A soft cover publication of 590 pages. The cover features several photos of people and places in Sunshine, The background of these cover photos is coloured in yellow and orange. The book includes photos and photo stories as well as extracts from newspapers, government archives and census records to document key developments and stories of hardships and achievements during a critical period of industrialisation and postwar migration to Australia. It includes bibliographical references and an index.non-fictionThis publication by the Sunshine & District Historical Society builds on an earlier publication "Harvester Town: The Making of Sunshine 1890-1925". It focuses on the post-war migration years when thousands of young immigrants settled in the new City of Sunshine, bought land, built homes, had families and worked in the area's important industries. It uses a range of primary resources including photos, photo stories, interviews and other documents to explain the challenges, achievements and issues faced in the development of "Multicultural Sunshine"multiculturalism australia, , sunshine victoria, postwar migration

A publication by La Trobe University to support the teaching of V.C.E History Unit 1: Local History. It consists of 94 pages including images, maps and document extracts.A publication by La Trobe University to support the teaching of V.C.E History Unit 1: Local History. It is presented as 6 investigations focused on aspects of community through a case study of the Upper Bethanga district in Northeast Victoria from 1875 to 1885.local history, vce resources, bethanga community, bethanga history

non-fictionA case study of what began as one of the Whitlam Governments boldest ventures to make a new city in the country so as to relieve the pressure on capital cities. This book explains what was involved in that venture what went right and what went wrong. It relates a specific case study to shifts in the wider political and economic context. It is fresh in perspective in that it views the growth centre strategy from an actual site rather than from government offices.albury-wodonga corporation, city planning, decentralisation, whitlam government decentralisation

Ill, bib, p.134.non-fictionA biography of CJ Denniscj dennis 1876-1938, authors - biography

ill, maps, p.19.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railways north of Cairns over the Kuranda Range in Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history

Newspaper cutting of an article by Peta Marshall from the Junior Age section of The Age, April 15, 1966. There is a photo of 2 students, with the caption: "Judith Bertram and Dale Moon working in the garden at Burnley Horticultural School." Discusses two students, their post-Burnley ambitions and course details.peta marshall, junior age, judith bertram, dale moon, students, students working outside, careers

Newspaper cuttings of an article and accompanying photo in "The Herald" December 9, 1931. The photo is of four students carrying pitchforks of oats, with the caption: "Girl harvesters at Burnley Horticultural School see plenty of the practical side of farming. They are carrying the last sheaves of an oats crop stacked yesterday." The accompanying article, "Burnley's Long Career," describes the students activities and the history of the school. It discusses the changes in the girls' uniforms over the years and the types of girls who take the course: those wanting a career as gardeners, those wishing to make 'pin money' from part-time gardening and those who regard gardening as a domestic hobby. Research and writing are also mentioned as potential careers.the herald, students, burnley horticultural college, students working outside, oats, careers, uniforms

index, ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionRecollections from Ron Fitch about his 46 year career on the Autralian railwaysrailroad engineers -- australia -- biography, fitch, r. j. (ronald john), 1910-

index, ill, maps, p.232.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the making of Westrail, the re-branded Western Australian Government Railways, from 1950 to 1976.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway history - western australia

index, ill, p.111.non-fictionA history of transportation in Australiatransportation - australia - history, transport - history - australia - pictorial

On 30 April 1975, as American diplomats and Mrines were being hastily lifted off the roof of the American embassy in Saigon into helicopters under heavy enemy fire, an era in American foreign policy was ignominiously coming to an end.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states - foreign relations - 1945 -, saigon, us marines, american diplomats

Shortly after Bill Shanahan arrived in Vietnam in 1968, he joined the LPSs (Long Range Patrol). vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, bill shanahan, long range reconnaissance patrols, bronze star, us 173rd airborne brigade, 75th infantry

134 pages; Dust cover; includes colour photographs; portraits; index and referencesHistory of the Box Hill Sub-Branch of the RSL (Returned & Services League). The book is a commemoration and celebration of the 100 years of contribution and service of the Box Hill RSL. Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers and Life Members are listedbox hill rsl, reminiscences, ex-service organisations

irrigation, blocks, alan prime

Curved Sword Japanese Katana WWII blade Wooden handle, leather covered. Brass cap on top of handle with 'Wire" like clip. Circular metal hilt. Pattern on hilt. Refer also 0101 Scabbard.Pattern on hilt.

The 1912 universal pattern saddle was standard issue to mounted , artillery and transport units from 1912 to 1941. Universal pattern saddles have unchangeable parts making them easily repaired.Saddle, 1912 universal pattern for Australian Light Horse complete with stirrups. The stamp on the sweath flap indicated this saddle was issued to 8th Light Horse.AAOD / 8 / LH / 237 / 710saddlery, light horse, 8th

Dark coloured book with pattern on the front cover and green stringnon-fictionAutograph book