The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, repeat pattern of birds and flowers in brown on a paler pink ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Sections of a dado featuring a vertical design of roses and bows within bordered narrow panels. The colourway includes shades of pink for the roses, green for the leaves, and brown for the bows, against a solid yellow background. The white of the backing paper is used within the design to create an illusion of depth in the pattern.decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).E.W. Coles & Sons reproduction of a Morris & Co. pattern. Manufactured in c.1970. Sample created for the Werribee Mansion.decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).E.W. Coles & Sons reproduction of a Morris & Co. pattern. Manufactured in c.1970. Sample created for the Werribee Mansion.decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).E.W. Coles & Sons reproduction of a Morris & Co. pattern. Manufactured in c.1970. Sample created for the Werribee Mansion.Verso: "PR 15234 * 19 [pounds] 50pdecorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Arthur Bond & Co. (wallpaper shop Melbourne) reproduction of 1850s/1860s French design. Manufactured in the 1970s in France (presumably on behalf of Arthur Bond & Co). "Manuela" design. 2 rolls, lustre brown. "3017" written on back of rolls.Verso: "3017"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).E.W. Coles & Sons reproduction of a Morris & Co. pattern. Manufactured in 1970s. Sample created for the Werribee Mansion.Verso: "A34384"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).E.W. Coles & Sons reproduction of a Morris & Co. pattern. Manufactured in 1970s. Sample created for the Werribee Mansion.decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Janeway & Carpender border frieze. c.1910-1920. Fleur de lis pattern in burgundy fading to gold "Janeway & Carpender New Brunswick (…illegible…) & Chicago no.2144" written on back.decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Traditional flock wallpaper. 1970s reproduction of 17th or 18th Century design. Damask pattern.Verso: "67547 D3 p [in blue]decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample. Designer and origin unknown. Brown with repeated gold emblem pattern.decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).E.W. Coles & Sons reproduction of a Morris & Co. pattern. Manufactured in c.1970. Sample created for the Werribee Mansion.Verso: "PR 15274 * 15 [pounds] 50p"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Christopher Dresser designed wallpaper. Important example of original design. This is an off-cut from the wallpaper used in the hallway of the historic house Raheen in Kew. Paper is a floral pattern, with gold, green, blue, brown and yellow colours. Two rolls.Verso: "3017"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Christopher Dresser designed dado wallpaper. Important example of original design. This is an off-cut from the wallpaper used in the hallway of the historic house Raheen in Kew. Paper is a floral and symetric pattern, with burgundy, blue, green and gold colours. Three rolls.decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

A5 size publication of the Gipps-Land Gate, January - June 1977. 16 pages, featuring an old picture of Dandenong on the cover. Keeping Posted This Was Dandenong Two New Books BY Historian Les Blake Another Bit Of Old Dandenong Fire Destroyed Old Bowling Photos Acquisitions Harking Back 75 Years Ago An interesting group of Early Dandenong Personalities, Places and Eventshotel history, early education in dandenong, interesting milestones, family histories

Index, ill, maps, p.590.non-fictionAn insider's account of Saigon's indecent end told by the CIA's chief. vietnam - history 1945-1975, vietnam war 1961-1975 - american involvement

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1906-1910 Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, Police Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else. They include court lists, lists of warrants issued, appointments and changes in the Police Service, lists of Justices of the Peace, lists of arrests and discharges and descriptions, escaped prisoners, and missing persons as well as notices of liquor, wine sellers, tobacco sellers, auctioneers and billiard licences. Notices from Police Gazettes from other states are also often included. Fascinating searching and useful information for anyone interested in New South Wales' history and people. Now searchable, these Gazettes on CD-ROM open up a world of interesting and comprehensive information about individual people and their lives in New South Wales.police gazettes, new south wales

1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales police gazette compendium 1901-1905 Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, Police Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else. They include court lists, lists of warrants issued, appointments and changes in the Police Service, lists of Justices of the Peace, lists of arrests and discharges and descriptions, escaped prisoners, and missing persons as well as notices of liquor, wine sellers, tobacco sellers, auctioneers and billiard licences. Notices from Police Gazettes from other states are also often included. Fascinating searching and useful information for anyone interested in New South Wales' history and people. Now searchable, these Gazettes on CD-ROM open up a world of interesting and comprehensive information about individual people and their lives in New South Wales.police gazettes, new south wales

1 optical discnon-fictionDrummoyne - Concord History Set Drummoyne: A Western Suburb's History from 1794 Concord: A Centenary History These publications commemorate the centenary of local government in the district and outline the history since settlement to 1982. They contain a number of useful photographs and maps of the area. Local and regional histories often include the names of community leaders such as business people, local government officers and elected members. They name: • Early settlers in the district • Mayors, Aldermen and Town Clerks Local and regional histories provide an insight into the past circumstances and environment of small communities. They give the historian an understanding of how people of the time lived their day-to-day lives. They are of particular interest to family historians who may have ancestors living in the community, as while they may find no mention of their families, they will certainly come across issues and events that they certainly experienced.new south wales, drummoyne-concord (nsw), five dock (nsw)

1 optical discnon-fictionJubilee History of Parramatta 1861-1911 Published in 1911 to coincide with the Jubilee of Parramatta, this history is a wonderful record of a time past. Consisting of 200 pages the book is divided into two parts, the first being about the Parramatta Council and related topics. The rest of the book covers life in the early days - churches, schools, the defence force, societies, charities and institutions, sports, parks and the Sydney to Parramatta railway. Details of many personalities, including 'distinguished Parramattans' as well as other locals who are 'Men of Mark' are all included. The book also goes into the culture and progress of Parramatta and includes over 200 photos and many advertisements. This is a valuable resource for those with an interest in the region, or the families associated with it.new south wales, parramatta jubilee history

1 optical discnon-fictionA history of Armidale, 1863-1938 Armidale 75th anniversary of the Municipality in 1938 is one of those indispensable local histories that are sought by family historians seeking to put flesh on the bones of their ancestors' genealogy by examining their places of residence. Although it celebrates an anniversary in the life of Armidale the coverage goes back further than 1863, to the very first days of European settlement in the district. The story includes the earliest families of the region such as Sempill, Dangar, Dumaresq, Turner, Clerk, Elliot, Everett, Baker, Morse, Tourle and Fenwicke. The book contains interesting old photographs of the scenic places around Armidale, the story of the bushranger Ward, known as Thunderbolt, the history of the region's newspapers, and a summary of all the major holdings including Saumarez, Gostwyck, Abington, and Salisbury Court. Mayors are all named with their term of office as are all those who contributed to the 75th anniversary celebrations. Potted histories of all institutions including the churches, schools and colleges, hospitals, institutes and societies, the Armidale Teachers College, the New England University, and the Chamber of Commerce are featured. Sporting organizations are not forgotten and receive a similar treatment. For any reader with a link to Armidale this is a must read!new south wales, armidale (nsw) history

1 optical discnon-fictionCentenary History of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales This Centenary History, published in 1905 in two volumes, contains a wealth of information on Presbyterianism, Presbyterian churches and Presbyterian people in New South Wales. It is a valuable resource for church, local and family historians - greatly enhanced by full text searching on this CD edition. The two volumes are arranged as follows: ~ general history in 24 chapters - all of volume 1 ~ historical sketches of more than 180 parishes arranged under 14 presbyteries ~ an In Memoriam listing "to retain in the memory of the Church the names of friends and relatives who have joined the Church Invisible" [i.e. died]. The list gives the names of over 160 men and women along with date and place of death, and name and address of the donors to the memorial fund for each person listed. ~ list of ministers who served in the NSW Presbyterian Church before Union - giving name, year of arrival and other notes, often including date of death or where they went from NSW ~ list of ministers who served in the NSW Presbyterian Church since union in 1866 - giving name, approx date of arrival in NSW or when licensed, former church connection, etc. ~ ministers who served in the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia since union in 1865 ~ a number of other useful appendixes ~ 16 page general index to the Centenary History and sketches of parishes ~ 9 page index to plates and illustrations ~ 116 pages of illustrations throughout the two volumesnew south wales, presbyterian church (nsw)

1 optical discnon-fictionConcord Jubilee 1883-1933 A History of the Municipality of Concord Compiled by George M Shaw to celebrate the history and achievements of the Concord community from 1883 to 1933. The history covers many aspects of the community public health and safety, transport, education, public buildings, parks, sporting organizations; it also looks at the history of some of the businesses the bakeries, the Australian Gas Light Company, Lewis Berger and Sons, Tulloch's Phoenix Iron Works Ltd., and the British-Australian Lead Manufacturers Ltd. There are "Peeps" at the Past", a map showing land owners in 1833 and many illustrations. Among the prisoners at Longbottom were a large number of the so-called Canadian Exiles transported for a rebellion in French Canada between 1835 and 1838. These men were employed in making the Parramatta Road and other works in the district, and the excellent character borne by their comrades in misfortune in Paddington, Macdonaldtown and elsewhere, was shared with the Longbottom contingent.new south wales, concord jubilee (nsw)

1 optical discnon-fictionBarrier Miner Business Directory 1891 With a population of approximately 20,000 by 1891, it was felt that Broken Hill needed a Business Directory. The local newspaper The Barrier Miner' came to the rescue and published the very first 'Barrier Miner Business Directory' in 1891. With over 200 pages this directory covers everything that is useful to those living in Broken Hill, Silverton, Round Hill, Thackaringa, Purnamoonta, Pinnacles and Cockburn. In addition to the alphabetical list of householders, street-by-street, with occupations, it also gives a brief history of each region, details of government officials, sporting club office holders, society office holders and more. There is also general information included such as hints on etiquette, antidotes for poisons, calendar for Australian seasons, postal and telegraph information, medicine for horses, customs, banking, and many more topics. Here is a wealth of information packed on one searchable CD.new south wales, broken hill (nsw)

1 optical discnon-fictionWestern Australia Government Gazette 1880 Government Gazettes are a unique, useful and extremely fascinating resource for local, family and social historians and researchers in other fields throughout Australia. They were published by the government as a means of communication to officials and the general public and therefore contain information that is of great use in establishing an image of the colony of Western Australia and its people in the past. Included is a range of information such as land transactions, legal notices, notice of acts, deserters, licences, contracts, convict matters, government institutions and positions, statistics and much more. They have information covering a broad spectrum of the community with important details and facts on thousands of people. This product provides a great tool for researching Western Australian history, making information that is difficult to find easily accessible on one CD.government gazettes, western australia

1 optical discnon-fictionWestern Australia Government Gazette 1879 Government Gazettes are a unique, useful and extremely fascinating resource for local, family and social historians and researchers in other fields throughout Australia. They were published by the government as a means of communication to officials and the general public and therefore contain information that is of great use in establishing an image of the colony of Western Australia and its people in the past. Included is a range of information such as land transactions, legal notices, notice of acts, deserters, licences, contracts, convict matters, government institutions and positions, statistics and much more. They have information covering a broad spectrum of the community with important details and facts on thousands of people. This product provides a great tool for researching Western Australian history, making information that is difficult to find easily accessible on one CD.government gazettes, western australia

1 optical discnon-fictionWestern Australia Government Gazette 1881 Government Gazettes are a unique, useful and extremely fascinating resource for local, family and social historians and researchers in other fields throughout Australia. They were published by the government as a means of communication to officials and the general public and therefore contain information that is of great use in establishing an image of the colony of Western Australia and its people in the past. Included is a range of information such as land transactions, legal notices, notice of acts, deserters, licences, contracts, convict matters, government institutions and positions, statistics and much more. They have information covering a broad spectrum of the community with important details and facts on thousands of people. This product provides a great tool for researching Western Australian history, making information that is difficult to find easily accessible on one CD.government gazettes, western australia

1 optical discnon-fictionWestern Australia Government Gazette 1885 Government Gazettes are a unique, useful and extremely fascinating resource for local, family and social historians and researchers in other fields throughout Australia. They were published by the government as a means of communication to officials and the general public and therefore contain information that is of great use in establishing an image of the colony of Western Australia and its people in the past. Included is a range of information such as land transactions, legal notices, notice of acts, deserters, licences, contracts, convict matters, government institutions and positions, statistics and much more. They have information covering a broad spectrum of the community with important details and facts on thousands of people. This product provides a great tool for researching Western Australian history, making information that is difficult to find easily accessible on one CD.government gazettes, western australia