This handwritten letter is part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection. Possibly written by John in the 1970's. Under the title "State of Victoria Country Party - Objectives" is a collection of thoughts and idea on current issuesstate of victoria, country party

Nine pages typewritten document. Amy Huxtable memorial lecture, Dudley House, 60 View Street, Bendigo. Sunday 18th January, 1987. Speaker: Mrs Kitty Rose title: ''Mirridong''.person, individual, amy huxtable

This Visitors Book records visits and events which took place at the Eaglehawk Chambers and Hall. During the years 1929 to 1990 the Borough of Eaglehawk hosted various civic receptions for community groups and individuals including Local and State Ministers, The Cornish Society, Lions and Rotary Clubs, local sporting groups and records the various installation of Mayors and Mayoresses during this time period. A full leather bound volume recording visitation to the Borough between 1929 and 1990. Title deboss on font cover. Hand written entries detailing peoples names, addresses and comments about their visit. Visitors' book / Borough of Eaglehawkborough of eaglehawk, borough of eaglehawk mayor, eaglehawk town hall

A large souvenir publication containing photographic images depicting key attractions around Bendigo. Each photograph is surrounded by a decorative art nouveau style border. The Bolton family founded a printing business in Bendigo in 1885. Benjamin Bolton was a prominent businessman and on this death in 1901 William Bolton (Mayor 1936 -37) and his brothers took over the business. Bolton's remains a well known office and printing suppliers in Bendigo today.Sixteen page publication with black and white photographs of buildings, parks and gardens, statues and gold mines around Bendigo. Album has a green front and back cover. Title printed in gold ink.Bendigobolton brothers printers, city of bendigo tourism, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo commerce, city of bendigo mayor, mayor bolton

Not clear whether Annie Heffernan is the photographer or owner of the land where tree was situated. Donald Clark Collection. A monochrome photograph of a large oak tree in Llanelly, Victoria. Accompanied by a poem by John Hurford typed on a piece of paper. Title of poem is 'The Oak'. Dated 12/02/1922. The poem is catalogued separately.Written on reverse: 'Oak Tree Annie Heffernan Llanelly 1922'.llanelly, trees, tree

Donald Clark Collection.Booklet produced by Bet Bet Shire with title 'Golden Triangle Bicycle Rides'. Gives information about bike and walking routes in the region and local history. A Shire 'With Compliments' card is stapled to the cover.tourism, recreation, cycling

brown hardcover novel with an ornate blue linear design on the front cover and spine and the title Amos Truelove by C.R. Parsons. Author of 'The man with the White Hat', etc. The publisher Kelly is on the spine. 240p.fictionA story of a young woman who comes into a significant inheritance and is met with suitors whom she is not too interested in apart from Amos Truelove. Religious themes throughout.religious stories, friendship stories, romance

Part of an annual marketing campaign, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a holiday at Falls Creek for the winter of 1999. It includes extensive details about activities, facilities and accommodation in the Village as well as contact information to make necessary bookings.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled Falls Creek '99 containing information and images for 1999 winter holidays. Front cover with close image of woman skiing downhill with magazine title down left side of page. Falls / Creek / SNOW HOLIDAYS / 99 / FALLS CREEK / VICTORIA AUSTRALIA / OFFICIAL RESORT GUIDEfalls creek marketing, falls creek accommodation, facilities falls creek

A magazine published about World War Two. It contains black and white photos and articles about the war. It is 40 pages long. The pages are numbered from 513 to 544 as the weekly editions are intended to be bound together to make a volume about the war.Photos and articles from World War Two that would have been significant to the legatees as they were all returned servicemen.A magazine containing black and white photos from World War Two. Full title is The War Illustrated. Vol 1 No 17. 29 December 1939. The Weekly Record that Grows into a Splendid Book. soldiers, world war two

Hardcover book, 416 pages. Book has a red cover. Colour image of four men and a woman harvesting a crop on front cover. Title and author's name written in black ink on spine.fictionRomance novel.stella gibbons, romance, fiction

Volume 1 of 3(?) volumes. 313 p. : dark blue cover with brown leather trim. Title page missing, information for catalogue record from online sources and British Library catalogue.fictionfiction, charlotte riddell (mrs j. h. riddell)

The Warrnambool Fire Brigade was formed in 1863. The first fire engine house was in Liebig Street and carters were required to carry water to fire scenes. In 1889 the Council built a new Fire Station on Liebig Street and Warrnambool hosted its own Annual Demonstration in 1894. In 1891 the volunteer brigade became part of the Country Fire Brigade. The Fire Station relocated to Raglan Parade in 1915 and then to Timor Street in 1961. In 1989 the Brigade moved back to Raglan Parade. This booklet is a memento of the State Championships that were held in Warrnambool to mark 150 years of community service to Warrnambool by the Warrnambool Fire Brigade. (2013)This is a booklet of 63 pages containing printed material, maps, advertisements and photographs. The back cover is red and the front cover has a black background with an image of flames and a badge with the title of the booklet. The pages are stapled.Front Cover: VFBV, CFA, 40th State Urban Junior Championships, February 23rd and 24th 2013, Friendly Societies Park, Hyland Street, Warrnambool, Warrnambool City Council, Powercor Australia Back Cover: Powercor Australia warrnambool fire brigade, state urban junior championships

Fourth edition of this text that describes Melbourne's tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover is a photo of Z3 at the Burwood terminus. Written by Norm Cross, with R. G. Henderson as editor and published by the Australian Electric Traction Association.Yields information about the MMTB fleet and its history.Book - "Destination City" - 104 pages + card , printed on gloss paper- centre stapled - with sub title "Electric Tramway Rolling Stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", 4th edition, 1981. trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb

The play 'Kiss Me Kate' tells the tale of two once married, now divorced theatre actors Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi who are performing opposite each other in a Broadway-bound musical version of William Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew'. An all-out war erupts when Lilli discovers Fred has sent her wedding bouquet to his latest fling Lois, who plays Bianca in "the Taming of the Shrew'. The show must go on so that Lois' steady boyfriend Bill (in the show as Lucentio) who has signed an IOU with Fred's name can pay back gambling money he owes to gangsters. In classic musical comedy fashion madness ensues and both pairs of lovers are reconciled. Presented by University of Ballarat Arts Academy. Directed by Kim Durban, choreography and staging by David Wynen and musical direction by Andrew Patterson. Music and lyrics by Col Porter; book by Sam and Bella Spewak. Cast: Lilli Vanessi/Katharine Minola - Claire George; Fred Graham/Petruccio - Joshua Piterman; Bill Calhoun/Lucentio - Graham Foote; Lois Lane/Bianca Minola - Kat Cusworth; Hortensio - James Chappel ; Gremlo - Luke Rice; Paul - Ed Howard; Ralph - Jo O'Callaghan; Door Woman - Jennifer Stirk; Harry/Baptista/General Harrison Howell - Paul Bebbington; Gangster One - Spike Levy; Gangster Two - Adam Stafford; Hattie - Penelope Bruce; Wardrobe Lady - Zoe Wood; Cab Driver - Vicki Doak. Featured Dance Ensenble: Eliz Brian, Deeon Clark, Kat Frain and Tara Minton. Company: Denise Ververakis, Jennifer Stirk, Vicki Doak and Zoe Wood. Chorus: Adam Kirk, Alex Cheatley, Amanda Remfrey, Andrew R Jenkings, Ashley Craven, Belinda Howe, Carla Trolano, Cassie McIvor, Chantal Bui Viet, ,Cristina D'Agostino, Elise Brennan, Haley Nissen, Hayley Ramfrey, Jenny Byrne, Jim Cocks, Lara Thew, Liam Kilgour, Luke Hales, Mark Booth, Melanie Harris, Sam Luderman, Sarah Power, Zac Gower, Zoe Thomas The Programme contains: Vice-Chancellor's Message (Professor David Battersby); Head of Arts Academy's Message (Professor Peter Matthews); Director's Notes (Kim Durban); Notes about the Play (Kurt Geyer - adapted from sources Wikipedia and IMDB); Cast ; Songs; Creative Team; Performing Arts Staff; Visiting Artists; Advertising for courses at The University of Ballarat; Show - 'Billy Crystal 700 Sundays'; Administrative Staff; Actor's, Creative Team's Biographies including individual photos; Sponsors Acknowledgement and some advertisements; Pink and black coloured poster. Pink heart with 'fireworks like' printing of the title on a black background. Underneath black printing on a pink background providing information about the performance of Kiss Me Kate.

Please note: A newspaper article & handwritten note included with book.Hard cardboard cover, red colour buckram with gold print on spine. Dust cover is red background with white print on front, spine & back. Colour portrait photo of Weary Dunlop on front, colour copy of a Jack Chalker water colour illustration of Weary Dunlop operating in a jungle hospital on back. 401 pages cut plain white paper, illustrated with black & white photos of illustrations, diagrams & photos. Auto biography diary. Fawn paper fly leaf front & first title page contain handwritten dedications.Handwritten in black in on front fly leaf: Donated in memory of Joyce & Edward Baker WWW2 Jan Pavich Sebastian 7/11/2012. Weary Dunlop saved my life when my mother was 6 months pregnant with me as no other Doctor would operate on her goiter. Weary saved my life because of this. Long live his memory Jan Pavich. Handwritten in blue ink on first title page: Joyce Baker with all possible good wishes Weary E E Dunlopbooks-diaries, military history-army

A letter from Andrew Fabinyi at Pergamon Press, regarding the title and subtitle of 'Living in Australia', and other arrangements. Fabinyi also mentions a further major book that Boyd and he have discussed over many years, namely 'Australian Social Mores and Living Conditions'.Quarto, 1 page

Commemorative plaque for the funding of the Master Tape area by the Helen M. Schutt Trust. As an audio library, master tapes were created so that titles could be duplicated multiple times. Preserving these master tapes required a temperature controlled environment and minimal dust or dirt.Metal plate attached to wooden plaqueThis Master Tape area was funded by the Helen M. Schutt Trust (followed by brailled version of above)nameplates, royal victorian institute for the blind, association for the blind

The frontise page gives a different title for the book "Australia at War: A Winter Record Made by Will Dyson (1880-1938) on the Somme and at Ypres During the Campaigns of 1916 and 1917." A full page drawing with accompanying first hand deeply felt observations by Dyson to each opening.A number of drawings by Will Dyson as published in the 1918 publication 'Australia at War: Drawings at the Front'.will dyson, world war one, tunnellers, australian miners' corps, soldiers, somme, ypres, cartoons

The Melbourne Women's Walking Club enjoyed bush walking as a hobby travelling to the north east of Victoria, using pack horses and camping on a 9 day hike. One of the woman, 'Bill' describes each day in detail - what they did, where they went and what they saw giving an insight into walking and the Bogong High Plains in the mid 1930's before the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme opened up the area. The diary mentions a photo being taken by Mr Blackwell on the 9th day, New Year's Eve 'from a lovely bush track from which, looking back at intervals we got our final glimpse of Fainter. 5 miles from from our destination'.Historic: This extract from the diary of 'Bill', a member of the Melbourne Women's Walking Club gives an insight into walking in the mid 1930's and describes the Bogong High Plains as it was then before it was opened up with a road built during the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. It describes the area in summer including the flora & fauna, cattle grazing & cattlemen, the huts, the gauges set up by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, the people working up there, the weather and the lifestyle of the walking group - their food, duties, swimming etc.. Six double sided typed photocopied yellow pages describing the Melbourne Women's Walking Club trip to the Bogong High Plains at Christmas in 1934. Also one page photocopied of the programme for Year 1934-35 with an arrow pointing to the above trip and a page with a photocopied sepia photo of the "Melbourne Women's Walking Club / Bogong High Plains / Dec. 1934. DVD 12 photos of the trip arrow showing trip from Programme. Title of photo "Melbourne Women's Walking Club / Bogong High Plains / Dec. 1934melbourne women's walking club. bogong high plains. camping. pack horses. cattlemen's huts.

Photograph of R.A.A.F. Aircraft- Dakota, Caribou, and Hercules Transport Aircraft in formation.Title of photograph located lower right hand corner of photo, R.A.A.F. Aircraft- Dakota, Caribou, and Hercules Transport Aircraft in formation.photograph of r.a.a.f. aircraft- dakota, caribou, and hercules transport aircraft in formation.

Softcover, cardboard, pale green print and photo on white background. 34 pages with black and white photos. Biography of Major-General George James Rankin on the Australian Light Horse 1887-1957.Handwritten in black on title page "With the compliments of the Bendigo Historical Society, Jim Evans, President." RSL stamp on front end paper.books, military

Book, soft white cover with black cloth binding over glued spine. On front are 3 black & white photos of Chinese Australians who served with Australian forces in WWII. 54 pages.On title page: To Bendigo RSL, President and Members with thanks for your support and very best wishes Diana Giese April 199books, military history, chinese