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Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, JOHN MUIRHEAD et al, THOSE WHO FALL (A Bomber Pilots War Recalled), 1986
940.54'4973'0924, autobiography, isbn: 0-593-01416-2 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, ROWLEY RICHARDS et al, A DOCTORS WAR, 2005
940.547252, autobiography, isbn: 073228008 7 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, RUSSELL BRADDON et al, THE NAKED ISLAND (WW11 POW), 1986
940.547252092, autobiography, isbn: 0 14 014975 9 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, FRED AIREY et al, The time of the SOLDIER, 1991
940.548194, autobiography, isbn: 0 949206 96 2 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, DAVID BRADFORD et al, The GUNNERS DOCTOR (Vietnam Letters), 2007
959.7043394, autobiography, isbn: 978 1 741 66 470 6 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Terry Burstall et al, THE SOLDIERS STORY(The Battle at Xa Long Tan Vietnam 18 August 1966), 1986
959.704'342'0924, autobiography, isbn: 0 7022 2047 7 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Frank Walker et al, GHOST PLATOON. ( 39 Australian soldiers, Vietnam, 1969, the Army denied they existed. What were they trying to hide?), 2011
959.70438, autobiography, isbn: 978-0-733-626432 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, Vietnam A Reporter's War, 1985
959.704'38'0924, autobiography, isbn: 0 7022 2018 3 -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Book - History/Autobiography, Black Jack Press, Men In Hats And Other Tales, 2000
pp. xii, 175, paperback, 2 maps. Author's childhood memories of Belgrave where his father, Elef Jorgensen, was a local doctor.jorgensen family, belgrave -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Oxford University Press (Australia), Santamaria: A Memoir, 1997
Autobiography of local (Kew) political identityxv, 328 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.Autobiography of local (Kew) political identitysantamaria ba, national civic council, political biographies -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Marjorie Lawrence, Interrupted Melody: The story of my life, 1949
Autobiography of opera singer Marjorie Lawrence (1909-79)ix, 307 p. illus., ports. 21 cm. non-fictionAutobiography of opera singer Marjorie Lawrence (1909-79)marjorie lawrence -- 1909-1979, opera singers -- biography -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Autobiography of Norman Bruce Kerr
Born 3rd June 1922 in Surrey Hills, Norman documents his life as it revolved around Surrey Hills and Box Hill. He went to Surrey Hills State School and later, after the war he became a postman at Box Hill Post Office. Some notes have been documents by specific years. The Addendum documents the common lifestyles of the day.Born 3rd June 1922 in Surrey Hills, Norman documents his life as it revolved around Surrey Hills and Box Hill. He went to Surrey Hills State School and later, after the war he became a postman at Box Hill Post Office. Some notes have been documents by specific years. The Addendum documents the common lifestyles of the day.shepherd street, presbyterian church, (mr) - woolford, surrey hills, schools, (mr) - fury, webb's dairy, surrey hills state school, (mr) - pola, (mr) - bevan, verona street, postmasters, (mrs) - webb, box hill south, box hill post office, churches, world war, 1939-1945, (mr) norman bruce kerr -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, R.M. Wingfield, The Only Way Out, 1955
An Infantryman's Autobiography of the North-West Europe Campaign August 1944-February 1945.Booknon-fictionAn Infantryman's Autobiography of the North-West Europe Campaign August 1944-February 1945. -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, F Kingsley Norris, No Memory for Pain, 1970
An Autobiography - Major General Sir Kingsley Norris KBE, CB, CBE, DSO. Honorary Physician to HM Queen Elizabeth 11.non-fictionAn Autobiography - Major General Sir Kingsley Norris KBE, CB, CBE, DSO. Honorary Physician to HM Queen Elizabeth 11. -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Nelson, The autobiography of Kwame Nkrumah, 1957
An autobiographic account of the life of Kwame NkrumahIndex, ill, map, p.310.An autobiographic account of the life of Kwame Nkrumahghana - politics and government, ghana - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Francis Yeats-Brown, Bengal lancer, 1936
Autobiography of a British cavalry officer in pre-war India and on the western front, who later became a member of the Royal flying corps in Mesopotamia. The closing chapters concern his subsequent travels in India and give his interpretation of the Hindu philosophy through the medium of his own personal experience.p.278.non-fictionAutobiography of a British cavalry officer in pre-war India and on the western front, who later became a member of the Royal flying corps in Mesopotamia. The closing chapters concern his subsequent travels in India and give his interpretation of the Hindu philosophy through the medium of his own personal experience. india - social life and customs, india - description and travel -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Henry M Collins, From pigeon post to wireless, 1925
An autobiography of British journalist Henry CollinsIll, p.312.An autobiography of British journalist Henry Collinsjournalists - great britain - biography, reuters - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Georgian House, Two at Daly Waters, 1946
A verbal autobiography as told to E. George about an English couples life in N. Territory - Tin Mining in Marranboy - storekeeping in Daly Waters; Results of the growth of Airways and the 2nd World War; Appreciation of the Aborigines.Ill, p.144.A verbal autobiography as told to E. George about an English couples life in N. Territory - Tin Mining in Marranboy - storekeeping in Daly Waters; Results of the growth of Airways and the 2nd World War; Appreciation of the Aborigines. northern territory - description and travel, frontier and pioneer life - daly waters - northern territory -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Shakespeare Head, Pathfinder : a war autobiography, 1958
I was posted to 29 Squadron at North Weald in Essex and I was more than pleased to be a 'fighter boy', which for some unknown reason seemed and still seems to carry with it an aura of glamour - goodness knows why! "Air Vice-Marshal Don Bennett was one of the most outstanding figures of the second World War and the creator and leader of the legendary Pathfinder Force of 8 Group. His made him the obvious choice as leader of the Pathfinders -the elite force designed to carry out pioneering target-marking and precision-bombing of Nazi-occupied Europe. Bennett played a prominent part in deploying a Mosquito intruder force to harass Germany by night and in developing FIDO, the invaluable fog dispersal system.Ill, p.287.non-fictionI was posted to 29 Squadron at North Weald in Essex and I was more than pleased to be a 'fighter boy', which for some unknown reason seemed and still seems to carry with it an aura of glamour - goodness knows why! "Air Vice-Marshal Don Bennett was one of the most outstanding figures of the second World War and the creator and leader of the legendary Pathfinder Force of 8 Group. His made him the obvious choice as leader of the Pathfinders -the elite force designed to carry out pioneering target-marking and precision-bombing of Nazi-occupied Europe. Bennett played a prominent part in deploying a Mosquito intruder force to harass Germany by night and in developing FIDO, the invaluable fog dispersal system. world war 1939 - aerial operations - britain, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Bernard Law Montgomery, The memoirs of Field-Marshal the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, K.G, 1958
Autobiography of Field Marshall MontgomeryIndex, ill, p.574.non-fictionAutobiography of Field Marshall Montgomeryworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - britain, world war 1939-1945 - history -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE LIFE OF GLADSTONE, The Life of The Right Honourable William Ewart Gladstone
Blue Cloth cover with gold detailed image on front and gold embossed detail on spine 'The life of the right hon. W.E.Gladstone, G. Barnett Smith,Cassell & Company Limited viii ; 604 pages ; 20cm Handwritten inscription on front page '78' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'william ewart gladstone, autobiography, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
The Celtic Club
Book, Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes, 1996
A funny, bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and Ireland in the 40s. It is a story of extreme hardship and suffering told with distinctive humour and compassion.p.363.non-fictionA funny, bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and Ireland in the 40s. It is a story of extreme hardship and suffering told with distinctive humour and compassion. irish writers - biography, autobiography -
The Celtic Club
Book, Gerry Adams, Before the dawn: An autobiography, 1996
Gerry Adams recounts his growing radicalization and his leadership role in the political wing of the IRA and the British use ofSeret Courts to condemn republicans.Index, plates, il., p.327.non-fictionGerry Adams recounts his growing radicalization and his leadership role in the political wing of the IRA and the British use ofSeret Courts to condemn republicans.ireland - politics and government, gerry adams - autobiography -
The Celtic Club
Book, John C. Heenan, A crown of thorns: An autobiography 1951-1963, 1974
An autobiography covering John Heenan's years as Bishop of Leeds and Archbishop of Liverpool, concluding with his return to his native diocese of Westminster as Archbishop in September 1963.Index, plates, ill., p.399.non-fictionAn autobiography covering John Heenan's years as Bishop of Leeds and Archbishop of Liverpool, concluding with his return to his native diocese of Westminster as Archbishop in September 1963.cardinals - england - biography, catholic priests - biography -
The Celtic Club
Book, Fr. James McDyer, Fr McDyer of Glencolumbkille: An autobiography, 1982
A rugged, individualistic, sensitive and humorous personality emerges clearly from the pages of this autobiography.Plates, map, p.118.non-fictionA rugged, individualistic, sensitive and humorous personality emerges clearly from the pages of this autobiography. roman catholic church - clergy, roman catholic church - ireland -
The Celtic Club
Book, Risteard Mulcahy, Memoirs of a medical maverick, 2010
Biography by Professor Mulcahy, son of General Richard Mulcahy. He was head of the cardiology department and heart disease research at St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. He was also Past President of the Irish Medical Association.Plates, p.237.non-fictionBiography by Professor Mulcahy, son of General Richard Mulcahy. He was head of the cardiology department and heart disease research at St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin. He was also Past President of the Irish Medical Association.risteard mulcahy - autobiography, cardiologists - ireland -
The Celtic Club
Book, Roy Keane, Keane: The autobiography, 2002
Autobiography and biography of the inspirational captain of the most famous football club in the world - Manchester United.Index, plates, p.285.non-fictionAutobiography and biography of the inspirational captain of the most famous football club in the world - Manchester United.roy keane - biography, soccer players - england - biography -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - White Mouse, The Autobiography of the woman the Gestapo called the White Mouse
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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Chops for Breakfast: A Lucky Generation in a Time of Accelerating Change, Bob Whan, 2014
An autobiography of Bob Whan, born in Wodonga on 5 January 1933, into the fourth generation of the Whan family in Wodonga. As part of a varied career, he became a member of the Australian Labor Party and represented the Division of Eden-Monaro in the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1975. He died on 4 October 2015. This book describes his childhood and student years, his impact on the wool market in Australia with the introduction of objective measurement, the social and political changes he witnessed, his philosophies on life (which may surprise some) and the highs and lows of a varied career. There is serious thought, plenty of humour, particularly with the characters described, and above all the memories and recollections of someone intimately involved in many aspects of Australian life.non-fictionAn autobiography of Bob Whan, born in Wodonga on 5 January 1933, into the fourth generation of the Whan family in Wodonga. As part of a varied career, he became a member of the Australian Labor Party and represented the Division of Eden-Monaro in the House of Representatives from 1972 to 1975. He died on 4 October 2015. This book describes his childhood and student years, his impact on the wool market in Australia with the introduction of objective measurement, the social and political changes he witnessed, his philosophies on life (which may surprise some) and the highs and lows of a varied career. There is serious thought, plenty of humour, particularly with the characters described, and above all the memories and recollections of someone intimately involved in many aspects of Australian life. bob whan, robert whan politician, whan family wodonga -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Ward, Lock & Co, Khaki and gown : an autobiography, 1941
Autobiography of British Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who saw action in India, the Second Boer War, and World War I.Index, ill, maps, p.456.non-fictionAutobiography of British Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who saw action in India, the Second Boer War, and World War I.generals - great britain - biography, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france