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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Edward Stanley Poole, The thousand and one nights, commonly the Arabian nights' entertainments v.1, 1912
... The thousand and one nights, commonly the Arabian nights...Chatto and Windus ...The thousand and one nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian nights' entertainments: a new translation from the Arabic, with copious notes by E.W.Lane, illustrated from original designs by W.Harvey. London, C.KnightsIll, p.555.non-fictionThe thousand and one nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian nights' entertainments: a new translation from the Arabic, with copious notes by E.W.Lane, illustrated from original designs by W.Harvey. London, C.Knightsfables - arabic, fairy tales - arabic -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Edward Stanley Poole, The thousand and one nights, commonly the Arabian nights' entertainments v.2, 1912
... The thousand and one nights, commonly the Arabian nights...Chatto and Windus ...The thousand and one nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian nights' entertainments: a new translation from the Arabic, with copious notes by E.W.Lane, illustrated from original designs by W.Harvey. London, C.KnightsIll, p.578.non-fictionThe thousand and one nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian nights' entertainments: a new translation from the Arabic, with copious notes by E.W.Lane, illustrated from original designs by W.Harvey. London, C.Knightsfables - arabic, fairy tales - arabic -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Edward Stanley Poole, The thousand and one nights, commonly the Arabian nights' entertainments v.3, 1912
... The thousand and one nights, commonly the Arabian nights...Chatto and Windus ...The thousand and one nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian nights' entertainments: a new translation from the Arabic, with copious notes by E.W.Lane, illustrated from original designs by W.Harvey. London, C.KnightsIndex, ill, p.656.non-fictionThe thousand and one nights, commonly called, in England, The Arabian nights' entertainments: a new translation from the Arabic, with copious notes by E.W.Lane, illustrated from original designs by W.Harvey. London, C.Knightsfables - arabic, fairy tales - arabic -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Sands and Co, The life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe, 1902
... The life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe...Sands and Co ...The timeless tale of survival and adventure that set the standard for the English novelRobinson Crusoe is the only man still alive when his ship is destroyed in a terrible storm. Washing up on a deserted island, he realizes that he is stranded, with no immediate hope of rescue. Displaying remarkable ingenuity, Crusoe builds a crude home, raises crops, and keeps track of the passing days with a rudimentary calendar. Loneliness is his greatest adversary until a tribe of cannibals arrives with their intended victims. When one of the prisoners escapes, Crusoe rescues him.Ill, p.378.fictionThe timeless tale of survival and adventure that set the standard for the English novelRobinson Crusoe is the only man still alive when his ship is destroyed in a terrible storm. Washing up on a deserted island, he realizes that he is stranded, with no immediate hope of rescue. Displaying remarkable ingenuity, Crusoe builds a crude home, raises crops, and keeps track of the passing days with a rudimentary calendar. Loneliness is his greatest adversary until a tribe of cannibals arrives with their intended victims. When one of the prisoners escapes, Crusoe rescues him. juvenile fiction, adventure fiction -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Methuen and Co, Versailles: Its life and history, 1925
... Versailles: Its life and history...Methuen and Co ...A description and history of the Palace of VersaillesIndex, ill, p.235.A description and history of the Palace of Versaillesversailles - history, versailles - architecture -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Eyre and Spottiswoode, King Edward VIII : his life and reign, 1937
... King Edward VIII : his life and reign...Eyre and Spottiswoode ...A history of King Edward VIII 1936Ill, p.304.non-fictionA history of King Edward VIII 1936great britain - monarchy - history, king edward viii -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Portrait of a Chinese lady : and certain of her contemporaries, 1933
... Portrait of a Chinese lady : and certain of her... Hodder and Stoughton ...An essay on social life in ChinaIll, p.404.non-fictionAn essay on social life in Chinachina - social life and customs, china - women -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, A passport to China : being the tale of her long and friendly sojourning amongst a stangely interesting people, 1931
... A passport to China : being the tale of her long and...Hodder and Stoughton, ...A travellers guide to ChinaIll, p.339.non-fictionA travellers guide to Chinachina - description and travel, china - social life and customs -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Plan - Design for Petersen Bequest, Proposed Garden and Drinking Fountain Sturt Street Ballarat
... Proposed Garden and Drinking Fountain Sturt Street Ballarat...Clegg and Morrow Architects ...Photocopy of pencil design on paperpetersen bequest, garden drinking fountain, sturt street ballarat -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Riddell District and Ballarat Football leagues Anzac Day Match, 2015
... Riddell District and Ballarat Football leagues Anzac Day...Melton and Moorabool Leader Star Weekly ...Melton and Moorabool Leader Star Weekly article about the Riddell District and Ballarat Football leagues Anzac Day Match local special interest groups, local identities -
Kilmore Historical Society
VICTORIAN MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY 1890, Victorian Municipal Directory and Waterworks & Irrigation Trusts Records with Gazetteer for 1890, 1890
... Victorian Municipal Directory and Waterworks & Irrigation...Arnall & Jackson, Printers and Stationers ...Faded cloth and cardboard cover, loose front cover With printed detailing on cover and spine 'The Victorian Municipal Directory & Gazetteer twenty fifth year of issue' xxiv; 770 pages ; 18cmmunicipal directory, gazetteer, 1890, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE CYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIA VOL 1, The cyclopedia of Victoria: an historical and commercial review Vol 1, 1903
... The cyclopedia of Victoria: an historical and commercial...F. W. Niven and Co, Printers ...Brown leather spine and corners, blue hardboard cover with embossed detailing on cover and spine 'The cyclopedia of Victoria Vol 1' 12 unnumbered pages; 611 pages ; Illus; Photo; 29cm;encyclopedia, victoria, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE CYCLOPEDIA OF VICTORIA VOL 2, The Cyclopedia of Victoria: an historical and commercial review Vol 2, 1904
... The Cyclopedia of Victoria: an historical and commercial...F. W. Niven and Co, Printers ...Brown leather spine and corners, blue hardboard cover with embossed detailing on cover and spine 'The Cyclopedia of Victoria Vol 2' 12 unnumbered pages; 559 pages ; Illus; Photo; 29cm;encyclopedia, victoria, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
LAYS OF THE SCOTTISH CAVALIERS, Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers and other Poems, 1871
... Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers and other Poems ...William Blackwood and Sons ...Faded green hardboard/ leather cover with embossed detailing on cover and spine 'Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers' 'By W. W. Aytoun' 'W. Blackwood & Sons Edinburgh and London' viii; 359 pages; 18cm;Handwritten inscription '12' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'scottish poems, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
WORDS IN SEASON FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES, Words in Season for young disciples; or, a text and verse of a hymn for every day in the year, 1872
... Words in Season for young disciples; or, a text and verse...T. Nelson and Sons ...Faded brown cloth embossed detailing on cover with gold writing on spine 'Words in Season for Young Disciples' loose back cover and spine. 127 pages ; 10 cm Handwritten on title page 'Annie C Wilson Albion Mills Nov 9th 71' Handwritten inscriptions of names throughout.annie wilson, albion mills, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
ON HEROES AND HERO - WORSHIP, On Heroes and Hero-Worship, 1840
... On Heroes and Hero-Worship...Chapman and Hall ...Red hardboard cover with gold writing on spine 'On Heroes and Hero - Worship' and black writing and embossed details on front and back cover 'On Heroes and Hero - Worship' Loose back cover 235 pages ; 18cm Handwritten inscription on first page '99' & '114' '920 R 86' '113' '43' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
REV ROWLAND HILL, The Rev. Rowland Hill: Preacher and Wit, 1881
... The Rev. Rowland Hill: Preacher and Wit...Cassell, Petter, and Galpin ...Red cloth cover with gold embossing on front cover and spine "Cassell's Monthly Library The Rev Rowland Hill Preacher and Wit Edward W. Broome' 'Rowland Hill 182 pages; 15cm Handwritten inscription on first page '88' '69' kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
KEYE AND MALLESON'S HISTORY OF THE INDIA MUTINY OF 1856-8, Kaye and Malleson's history of the India mutiny of 1856-8 Vol.IV, 1889
... Kaye and Malleson's history of the India mutiny of 1856-8...William Clowes and Sons, Limited ...Red cloth cover with gold writing on the spine and cover damaged binding and some ripped pages xxxvi, 412 pages ; ǂc 19 cm ; maps205 marked in pen on first page 'Mechanics Institute Kilmore' Stamp Dedicated by author to the memory of his brother in law Quintin Battyehistory, 1857-1858, india mutiny, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
KEYE AND MALLESON'S HISTORY OF THE INDIA MUTINY OF 1856-8, Kaye and Malleson's history of the India mutiny of 1856-8 Vol.II, 1889
... Kaye and Malleson's history of the India mutiny of 1856-8...William Clowes and Sons, Limited ...Red cloth cover with gold writing on the spine and cover damaged binding and some ripped pages xxiv, 506 pages ; ǂc 19 cm ; maps 203 marked in pen on first page 'Mechanics Institute Kilmore' Stamp Dedicated by author to the memory of his brother in law Quintin Battyehistory, 1857-1858, india mutiny, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
KEYE AND MALLESON'S HISTORY OF THE INDIA MUTINY OF 1856-8, Kaye and Malleson's history of the India mutiny of 1856-8 Vol.V, 1889
... Kaye and Malleson's history of the India mutiny of 1856-8...William Clowes and Sons, Limited ...Red cloth cover with gold writing on the spine and cover damaged binding and some ripped pages xxiv, 362 pages ; ǂc 19 cm ; maps206 marked in pen on first page 'Mechanics Institute Kilmore' Stamp Dedicated by author to the memory of his brother in law Quintin Battyehistory, 1857-1858, india mutiny, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
In Darkest Africa, In Darkest Africa or the Quest Rescue and Retreat of EMIN Governor of Equatoria, 1890
... In Darkest Africa or the Quest Rescue and Retreat of EMIN...Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington Ltd. ...Late Victorian travels, skirmishes and adventures in Africa. Colonial edition not for sale in Great Britain.Brown cardboard covered book with printed red paper overlay. Poor condition. Spine missing, splitting of volume. Paper detached from front cover. Front cover partially detached, back cover detached. 38 Full Plate illustrations. Other woodcut illustrations. 4 maps. 635pp. Indexed.P.2 Mechanics Institute Kilmore stamp, '79'.kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Recollections and Anecdotes, 1863
... Recollections and Anecdotes...Ballantyne and Company ...A second series of reminiscences of the camp, the court, and the clubs by Captain R.H. Gronow, formerly of the Genadier Guards, and MP for Stafford.Red/burgundy cloth-covered hardback book. Embossed decoration to front and back covers. Cover stained and faded, very worn. Title printed in gilt on spine. Splitting of cloth at spine corner. Water staining around edges of pages. 232 pp. Poor condition.'$4' handwritten on spine. Flyleaf label, 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library'/No.84/This book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged' Title page, Glenaroua Public Hall and Library stamp, 'John O'Connor' hand written inside stamp.court reminiscences, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Gibbon's Rome, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 4 of 6, 1854
... The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire...Harrison and Sons ...The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, with variorum [sic] notes, including those of Guizot, Wenck, Schreiter, & Hugo. Edited, with further illustrations from the most recent sources, by an English Churchman.Brown speckled black cloth-covered hardback book. Worn at corners. Spine torn top and bottom. Binding loose. Moderate foxing and staining on pages, page edges a littled ragged. 554 pp. Fair condition.Inside front cover, 'No. (31) Kilmore Mechanics Institute' hand written. Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp opposite page.gibbon' rome, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Gibbon's Rome, The History of the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 5 of 6, 1854
... The History of the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol...Harrison and Sons ...The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire with variorum [sic] notes, including those of Guizot, Wenck, Schreiter, & Hugo. Edited, with further illustrations from the most recent sources, by an English Churchman.Brown speckled black cloth-covered hardcover book. Spine torn, wear on spine edges. Moderate foxing throughout. 534 pp. Fair condition.Inside front cover, 'No.(32) Kilmore Mechanics Institute'. Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp on opposite page.gibbon's rome, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Mont De Lancey
Book, J.T. Collins, M. A., LLM.M, The Local Government Act 1903 with notes of amendments and index, 1903
... The Local Government Act 1903 with notes of amendments and...Charles F. Maxwell (G Partridge and Co.) ...A Local Government Act book with notes of amendments and index - also table showing showing how sections of consolidated acts have ben dealt with.Black cloth hardcover book, The Local Government Act 1903 with notes of amendments and index, with title pressed into front cover. Gold title and publisher lettering on spine.non-fictionA Local Government Act book with notes of amendments and index - also table showing showing how sections of consolidated acts have ben dealt with.books, local government acts, law -
Mont De Lancey
Book, W.Gilhespy et al, Birds and Beasts at Home. Nelson's Bumper Books series, Unknown
... Birds and Beasts at Home. Nelson's Bumper Books series...Thomas Nelson AND Sons, Ltd. ...A collection of birds and beasts at home fiction stories for young children. Clem Thiele presumably owned the book indicated by the stamps inside with his name.Children's hardcover collection of Birds and Beasts at Home stories by W. Gilhespy. The cover has a coloured picture of a squirrel sitting on a branch of a tree and a mother bird feeding her babies in a nest. The title is printed in blue. The spine has the title and an illustration of a dovecote, along with the publisher Nelson written below. A coloured plate is at the front and throughout there are black and white illustrations. A child has stamped birds and other pictures here and there.Clem Thiele Doncaster is stamped four times on the endpaper at the front with stamps of a gentleman and his dog too.children's fiction, animal stories, bird stories -
Mont De Lancey
Book, W.V. Aughterson, M.A., Ph.D. et al, A Handbook of English; For Junior and Intermediate Pupils in Victorian Secondary Schools, Unknown
... A Handbook of English; For Junior and Intermediate Pupils...Whitcombe and Tombs Limited ...This handbook of English is composed of: 1. Composition 2. The Approach to Poetry 3. Grammaran orange fabric covered hardcover book with the title - A Handbook of English for Junior and Intermediate Pupils in Victorian Secondary Schools, in black lettering at the top with horizontal black bands around the title. The Whitcombe and Tombs publisher symbol is at the bottom in black. Some damage to the covers and Lance Sebire is written in pencil at the top. There is an Analysis Table of Sentences on p.211. The back cover shows titles of two more books by the publisher Whitcombe and Tombs. 227p.non-fictionThis handbook of English is composed of: 1. Composition 2. The Approach to Poetry 3. Grammarhandbooks, textbooks, schools -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Clement V. Durell, A New Algebra for Schools Parts 1 and 2 - on a separate sheet a Correspondence School Secondary Section. Terminal Report for Lance Sebire No. 1299 1st Test 1st Year 1940, 1930, 1936 Reprint
... A New Algebra for Schools Parts 1 and 2 - on a separate...G. BELL AND SONS, LTD. ...This is an Algebra textbook for secondary students with an Appendix at the back with Answers along with Supplementary Exercises and tests. Included are illustrations, diagrams and charts. The cover is badly ink stained, loose pages with pencil markings are visible throughout.Very stained grey cloth bound hardcover New Algebra for Schools Parts, 1 and 2 with Appendix and Answers by Clement V. Durell, M.A. Included in the book is a Correspondence School Secondary Section Terminal Report no. 1299 for Lance Sebire 1st test 1st Year 1940. It is signed by his parent, Thomas Sebire.328p. plus Appendix 66p.non-fictionThis is an Algebra textbook for secondary students with an Appendix at the back with Answers along with Supplementary Exercises and tests. Included are illustrations, diagrams and charts. The cover is badly ink stained, loose pages with pencil markings are visible throughout.mathematics, textbooks, algebra -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, March and Attack, 1918
... March and Attack...Walker and Hall ...Award issued in the last month of WW1Trophy awarded for best taining battalion October 1918, last month of World War 1Silver, Chalis shaped cup, no handles, ridged stem and ornate engraving.2nd Training Brigade Australian Imperial Force March and Attack Cup Presented by the Officers 9th Training Battalion AIF For Completion by Platoons in Smartness Route Marching Anti-Gas Training and Musketry Fovant 1918 1918 October competion won by 5th TB *Halmarks* 4 pint 53823 Walker and Hall Shefield Englandvictorian scottish regiment, ww1, 5/6 rvr, trophy, 2nd training brigade, 1918 -
Mont De Lancey
Book, William Clowes and Sons, Limited, 1 - Hymns Ancient and Modern, 2 - The Book of Common Prayer, 1800's
... 1 - Hymns Ancient and Modern, 2 - The Book of Common Prayer...William Clowes and Sons, Limited ...Two miniature books - A Hymn book and a Common Prayers book in a black embossed carry case with a cord handle.Two black miniature leatherette softcover books in a leatherette carry case with a twisted cord and tiny ball decorated handle.: Hymns Ancient and Modern for use in The Services of the Church and The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. On the front cover of all three items are nine oak leaves stamped on the diagonal and set inside two striped diagonal bands. On the spine is stamped in gold Hymns A & M. At the back there is an Index of First Lines. The pages have gilt edges. 469p. On the opposite page to the title page is written in small handwriting in black ink - 'To Flo, from R A. 21/7/96' The Book of Common Prayer has written in black small ink writing the inscription - 'With love from R. A . 21/7/96' On the spine stamped in gold is Common Prayer. There is no pagination, but it is a much thinner book with gilt edged pages.non-fictionTwo miniature books - A Hymn book and a Common Prayers book in a black embossed carry case with a cord handle.religious books, hymns, prayers