Twenty four page book including card covers on glossy paper titled "The Essendon Tramways" written by Jack Richardson, published by Traction Publications, Historical Series No. 153 in 1963. The story of the North Melbourne and Electric Tramway and Lighting Company. Note on page 3, advises that this book was the 2nd edition. Price at the time 3/- Details the historical background, a map of the tramway in 1906, relationship with the Victorian Railways, construction, rolling stock, carbarn, (depot) power station, overhead, takeover by the MMTB, connection to the City, 1963 map, expansion under the MMTB, services at the time of publication, Rolling Stock Roster, notes on some of the personnel of the tramway, junction details and dates of the various extensions etc. Includes a number of photographs, a list of railway and tramway books published by Traction Publications, a publishers note and on the rear cover a short biography on the author. 2459.1 - 1st edition of book - no cover page, rear cover remains. Gives caption of front cover photo. Has some different layout of text at rear and different map. 2459.2 - 2nd edition of the book - from the Wal Jack Collection 2011 - added 28/10/2011. 2459.3 - 1st edition of the book - from the Ian Stanley Collection 2015 - added 20-12-2015 - see images 4 to 7. - printed by 1956, by Zenith Press 290 High St Kew. pdf copy of book - 1st edition - 1956 version - see btm2459i9.pdf pdf copy of book - 2nd edition - 1963 version added 16-3-2017 - see btm2459i8.pdf 2459 - On the front cover in black ink "Ex ARHS Archives", 2459.1 - has Graeme Breydon's address stamp twice on front cover, possibly indicating he acquired it without the cover., 2459.2 - on page 3 in blue ink "Wally: with compliments and best wishes from Jack"trams, tramways, essendon, moonee ponds, north melbourne, nmetl

Sydney : Readers Digest Services Pty Ltd, 1974 360 p. : ill.(some col.), facsims., maps, ports. ; 31 cm. non-fictionCyril Pearl provided historical guidance and contributed much of the textaustralia -- social conditions -- 20th century, australia -- social life and customs -- 20th century, australia -- biography., australia -- social conditions 1901-1970

xix, 453 p., 1 folded leaf, [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm.non-fictionThe stories of the acheivements, friends and adversaries, changing roles and expectations, imagery and daily life of each of the Colonial Governors of Victoria starting with La Trobe in 1839 to 1854 and ending up with Lord Brassey who held the position from 1895 to 1900.governors -- victoria -- biography, victoria -- politics and government -- 1834-1900

Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, has an extensive reference library, of which this album is a part. Volumes in the library are used by members for research into aspects of local history and/or to support the Society's collections of pictures, maps, fashion and artefacts. Reference books have entered the collection through donation, presentation, collection and purchase.The "Singer" Collection of War Celebrities: 10 beautiful photogravures size 11 x 8 1/4. With book containing biographies. 9d net. Published by Singer Sewing Machine Co. Ld. 16 p. : ports. ; 29 cm.first world war (1914-18), singer sewing machines pty ld.

Australian Facsimile Editions No.30. 2 v. : illus., fold. charts, tables. non-fictionThis two-volume work by Captain Phillip Parker King (1791–1856) was published in 1827, and describes the Royal Navy's 1817–22 surveying expedition to chart the coastal regions of Australia. King carried out the surveys in two successive ships, the Mermaid, which was declared unseaworthy in 1820, and the newly commissioned Bathurst. He worked on the charts, which were published by the Hydrographic Office, for two years after his return to England. He was made a Fellow of the Royal Society, and later undertook a similar surveying voyage, in which he was accompanied by Captain Fitzroy on the Beagle, around the coast of South America. The book is derived from the author's journal, and describes not only the voyages but also the towns and settlements of the region. Volume 2 continues the survey along the north and west coasts of Australia, and contains an appendix describing winds, currents, ports and islands.philip parker king, natural history -- australia., australia -- description and travel -- to 1850.

Melbourne : Hill of Content, 1985 xv, 283 p., [24] p. of plates ; 23 cm. non-fictionmelbourne (vic.) -- history.

Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966 v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionv. 1. 1788-1850, A-Haustralia - biography

non-fictionaustralia - biographies - 1877-1850

Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplementnon-fictionaustralia - biography

Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography

Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography

Melbourne : Melbourne University Press; London ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1966-<2012> v. <1-18> ; 26 cm + index + corrigenda + supplement. non-fictionaustralia -- history -- biography

"This book begins with some ancestral research, going on to detail the my mother's birth and family life in England 1913-1922. From 1922-2005 the book highlights her life in Victoria - Trawalla, Richmond, WIlliamstown and Daylesford. Christine Yvonne Boudrie-Allen is listed on the Shilling Wall. It presents much social history and could be useful for research in addition to enjoyment." Christine Allen 2012Green cover with a sepia tones photograph. 162 pages. black and white images throughout. one loose page detailing publishing details. books, biographies

Joan Richard was a speaker at the Surrey Hills Historical Society meeting in November 2013. A watercolourist, she has been a long standing member of MSWPS, Past and Recent President in 2017 and a Life Member. The Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors was founded in 1902 by women who had been students at the Art School of the National Gallery of Victoria, to provide a forum for artistic discussion and an opportunity to view and comment on each other's work. Originally named the Students' Art Club, it became "Woomballana" (meaning either 'everlasting beauty' or 'search for beauty') Art Club, The Women's Art Club, the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and finally, in 1954, the present title was adopted. The history of the MSWPS and its members’ achievements, issues of the workplace, family and art commitments, the economic survival of artists, migrant artists and prejudice against women are also explored. Much of the information in “More Than Just Gumtrees” has not been available in previous publications; it includes hitherto unpublished sources - oral history interviews, minute books, reviews, letters, early photographs. There are includes biographies of over 300 artists, with individual exhibition lists, representation in public collections etc REF: MSWPS website. Artist Mabel Pye, who lived in Surrey Hills, is one of the featured artists.A history of the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors and of the women who have belonged since 1902. Some of these women have become well-known to the art world, other have slipped by un-noticed. Incl. index, bibliography.To the Surrey Hills/Historical Society/Presented by/Joan Richard/19th November/2013melbourne society of women painters and sculptors, women painters, women sculptors, mabel pye, joan richard

An antique thick heavy brown covered children's book entitled - The Leisure Hour 1887. The front cover has the title printed in large gold lettering surrounded by black outlined flowers and leaves. It is a bound edition of a collection of British general interest periodicals of the Victorian era. It has a variety of genres of fiction and factual stories, historical and topical. There are black and white illustrations throughout with some large frontispiece ones too. The stained back cover has a bunch of wildflowers printed in black outline. 860p.non-fictionA book of British general interest periodicals of the Victorian era which ran weekly from 1852 - 1905. Each issue mixed multiple genres of fiction, and factual stories, historical and topical. The articles were a mix, including biographies, poetry, essays and fiction. Each issue usually started with a piece of serialised fiction.magazines, fiction books, historical fiction, children's books, non fiction book

Biography of the life of pioneer feminist Henrietta Augusta Dugdale, who initiated the first female suffrage society. Published in 2011, this book offers an insight into Australian women's rights in the 19th century.australia, history, biography

Index, plates. p. 419non-fictionA biography of an Irish patriotroger casement. home rule politics

Index, plates, p.419.non-fictionBiography of an Irish patriotroger casement, home rule - ireland

Index, ill, p.192.non-fictionThe homes of Irish writers is an evocative record of the links between Irelands' best known writers and the surroundings in which they lived.irish writers - biography, literature - ireland

Plates, p. 265non-fictionA witty, humorous and entertaining account of politics and politicians.politicians - australia - biography, australia - politics and government

Index, bib, ill, maps. p.226.non-fictionDaniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.daniel mannix - biography, roman catholic church - bishops

Index, p.216.non-fictionA biography of an English migrant family who arrived during the nineteenth century. Soon after arrival their 11 year old son and author was orphaned leaving him provider for his family. He eventually rose to be a prominent merchant always supported by faith and hard labour.victoria - social life and customs., baptists - victoria - biography