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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Microfilm strip, State Library of Victoria, "Tram Hijacked Driver Tied Up" - Courier, 30/08/1997 12:00:00 AM
35mm wide strip film of a copy of the front page of the Ballarat Courier of 30-7-1971, featuring the story of a Ballarat tram driver being hijacked on the Mt Pleasant route and the driver being tied up after travelling along the route. Film strip includes photograph of the order form and order cover - see item No. 710.1 for a print of the newspaper article. Concerns the tram hijack With item in folder 01-01-04 is a set of copies of the item. In box 01-03-60 is the item used in the CHHA Law & Order Exhibition 10/1997. (710.1) Sheet glued onto large cardboard sheet with Velcro dots on rear. Photos: 710i1 - scan from actual negative 710.2 - items from SLV on rear of 710.1 710.3 - A4 photocopies 710.4 - Large item glued to sheet.trams, tramways, ballarat, tram drivers, hijacks, mt pleasant -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, The Herald, Michael Venus, Gerry Carman, "Steep rises for some in new fares system", "Train, tram Fares Shake up - one - ticket travel plan", 17 and 18/9/1981
.1 - Newspaper cutting from The Age 18/9/1981, titled "Steep rises for some in new fares system", about the introduction of a new public transport fare system into Melbourne - 3 zones, Travel cards - refers to the coloured brochure - "The new train, tram and bus ticket system (see Reg Item 433) - includes a map of the rail system showing the various zones. Written by Gerry Carman .2 - Newspaper cutting from The Herald, 17/9/1981, titled "Train, tram Fares Shake up - one - ticket travel plan", item. Gives a description of the new system. Item written by Michael Venus. Consists of two parts - from another page - stapled in the top left hand corner. Cuttings has the Aust. Press Cuttings Agency source sheet pasted to the top right hand corner along with the paper name and date stamp.Has in pencil at top of cutting "Trams/Ballarat Trams"trams, tramways, fares, tickets, travel cards, buses, mmtb, vicrail -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - TOM PATULLO COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK LOG LOCK-UP
Negative print. Eaglehawk Log Lock-up, with a man and a dog at the side.cottage, miners, eaglehawk log lock-up., eaglehawk log lock-up. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Keep it for the future - how to set up small community archives, 2007
Contents/Summary: Getting started - collecting records and keeping archives: what are archives?; common mission of archives; types of records; deciding whether to set up an archives or donate records; developing an archives policy -- Acquiring and organising archives: deciding what to keep - appraisal; Receiving records - acquisition; Recording essential information - accessioning; Arranging and describing records -- Preserving archives: storing archives; packaging and containers; Environmental conditions; handling archives -- Accessing archives: access policy; access forms; archives reading room; register of requests for records; security measures; copyright and privacy; guides and fact sheets; copying; volunteers; promotion and display; grants for community heritage collections -- Preparing a disaster recovery plan -- Appendices: Sources for further information; Archiving software; Suppliers of archival papers and products. Soft cover book of 64 pages, indexed; broad areas covered are acquisition, management, preservation, access and disaster plan recovery for community archives.Soft cover book of 64 pages, indexed; broad areas covered are acquisition, management, preservation, access and disaster plan recovery for community archives.archives -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BOER WAR, Ward , Lock & Co LTD, How We Kept the Flag Flying, First edition 1900
The book describes the siege and battles of “Ladysmith” during the South African campaign, with a full appreciation of the patriotism and pride of race which has made Australia a fighting unit in the British Empire.Hard cover, buckram, mid blue colour, gold print on front and spine, illustrated with red, white, blue flag on front and two flags on spine, end papers and fly leaf black coloured paper, 303 pages plain white , illustrated B &W illustrations and diagrams.Handwritten on front fly leaf in black ink, “ To Bev, wishing Reece a merry Christmas, happy new year,..............” words illegible.books, military, boer war, ladysmith -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, Ward, Lock and Co LTD, The Wonder Book of Soldiers, 4th edition
A book on “Soldiers” produced for young people after WW1Hard cover, buckram in green colour, with glued on paper cover front and back, front cover gold print on colour illustration of a soldier in uniform in front of a red, white and blue flag, back cover, gold colour, black print on spine. Front and back end papers illustrated with a dark blue drawing of a soldier, front and back fly leafs missing, 264 pages, plain off white, illustrated, sepia and colour illustrations and photographs.Front title page hand written in black pencil, “Stewart”books, military history, soldiers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, YOUNG, Francis, Every man his own mechanic : a complete and comprehensive guide to every description of constructive and decorative work that may be done by the amateur artisan at home and in the colonies to which has been added an appendix presenting a review of new woods, new tools, and appliances, etc
Stamped 'A.W. McNeill'. Labelled 'This book belonged to Archie McNeil who was engineer on the S.S. Narrabeen 1928 as mentioned in the book Western Port Ferries'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, YOUNG, Francis, Amateur work illustrated
Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Labelled: 'Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest'. Inscribed 'J.B. Cleeland, "Wollomai", Newhaven, Phillip Island'.cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, GOETHE, Johann W. von, Faust, 1911
Labelled: Cowes Free Public Library. Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest. Inscribed: Esther J. Bergin, San Remo. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, LOVER, Samuel, Legends and stories of Ireland
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BUNYAN, John, pilgrim's progress : from this world to that which is to come
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, FARRAR, F.W, St. Winifred's, or, The world of school, 1914
Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, NICOLL, Henry J, Thomas Carlyle
Inscribed 'Jno Evans, May 1889'. Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, ADAMS, H.G, Wonders and beauties of the year : containing poetical and popular descriptions of the wild flowers, birds and insects of the months, with anecdotes, and some practical hints to collectors, 1883?
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, WARD LOCK AND CO LIMITED LONDON, The Holy bible, 1905
The Canterbury Emerald Teacher's Bible. Bound in black leather. Contains a section of black and white and coloured photos and maps of Biblical sites. 'Holy Bible ' in gold print on spinereligious text, religion, bible, teacher -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Ward & Lock, Treasures in Needlework, 1855
Matilda Marian Pullan, who wrote under the name of Mrs Pullan, was a prolific and influential writer on needlework. She contributed to many magazines as well as authoring numerous books on needlework. This book was first published in 1855 and co-authored by Eliza Warren who was also a well-known authority on household management related subjects. This book was published before Mrs Pullan moved to America.The 1840s saw the rise of domestic instruction for young women as a new area of publishing in both magazines and books. This item is an example of needlework in the mid 19th to late 19th century.A red fabric covered book, titled "Treasures in Needlework".inside cover - "Lizzie G. Broomde from her affectionate brother, Arthur - 1856" -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Anderson's Fairy Tales Illustrated, c1900
Hard covered brown book of fairy tales illustrated with nearly 100 full page and other engravings.Bookplate presented to Mary Holmes 1st prize in Spelling and Writing S.S. Ascot 1900 P. Scott. H.T.hans christian anderson, fairy tales, mary holmes, bookplate, prize, ascot state school 2507, premium plate -
Clunes Museum
Book, WARD LOCK &CO.LTD. LONDON NEW YORK MELBOURNE, HIS BROTHER'SKEEPER OR CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP -BY CHARLES M. SHELDON
PALE BLUE HARD COVER BOOKlocal history, document, books, religion, novel -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Ward Lock & Co, From Log Cabin to White House by W M Thayer, 1885
The life of James A Garfield 20th President of the United States of America. Red Hard Cover: Black floral design. Title in Black Print. Author in red Print. on gold background. It Illustrations in red print on gold background. towards the bottom of the book Title and other print on spine in Red is raised.Inside: First Prize Awarded to Henry Dane for highest number of marks during the year 1885 in the 1st class Boys. Trinity Church of England Sunday School Stawellstawell education, biography -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE WONDER BOOK OF AIRCRAFT, WARD, LOCK & CO., LIMITED
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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Edgar Wallace, Sanders of the river, 1945
Charged with the task of engaging with the indigenous peoples of Nigeria during the colonial period, Sanders takes a no-nonsense approach that, though it may offend the sensibilities of current-day readers, is unquestionably effective. Offering readers an action-packed glimpse into a period of history that is often overlooked. Sanders of the River should be on the must-read list of every action-adventure junkie.p.190.fictionCharged with the task of engaging with the indigenous peoples of Nigeria during the colonial period, Sanders takes a no-nonsense approach that, though it may offend the sensibilities of current-day readers, is unquestionably effective. Offering readers an action-packed glimpse into a period of history that is often overlooked. Sanders of the River should be on the must-read list of every action-adventure junkie. england - fiction, african fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Edgar Wallace, Bones, 1945?
It is a time when the major world powers are vying for colonial honours, a time of ju-ju, witch doctors and an uneasy peace with Bosambo, impressive chief of the Ochori. When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the trusty Lieutenant Hamilton takes over administration of the African territories. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief.p.192.fictionIt is a time when the major world powers are vying for colonial honours, a time of ju-ju, witch doctors and an uneasy peace with Bosambo, impressive chief of the Ochori. When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the trusty Lieutenant Hamilton takes over administration of the African territories. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief. england - fiction, african fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Edgar Wallace, Lieutenant Bones, 1945?
Wallace was a prolific author responsible for several series of popular novels featuring bold adventurers and crime fighters. For his series set in the highly evocative world of West Africa he created two of his most beloved and enduring characters, Colonial Administrator Sanders and his eccentric companion Lieutenant Tibbetts, known to all as Bones”. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief. Those who love classic adventure especially set against an African backdrop will discover a rich vein of reading pleasure in the six books of the Colonial adventures of Sanders and Bones set on the„Dark Continent.p.192.fictionWallace was a prolific author responsible for several series of popular novels featuring bold adventurers and crime fighters. For his series set in the highly evocative world of West Africa he created two of his most beloved and enduring characters, Colonial Administrator Sanders and his eccentric companion Lieutenant Tibbetts, known to all as Bones”. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief. Those who love classic adventure especially set against an African backdrop will discover a rich vein of reading pleasure in the six books of the Colonial adventures of Sanders and Bones set on the„Dark Continent. england - fiction, african fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Edgar Wallace, The keepers of the King's peace, 1927
I want you to go up the Isango, Bones, ' said Sanders, 'there may be some trouble there - a woman is working miracles.' Unexpected things happen in the territories of the Belgian Congo where Commissioner Sanders keeps an uneasy peace, aided by his trusty assistant Lieutenant Hamilton and hindered, unintentionally, by the trouble-prone Bones. He must deal with 'ju-ju', 'religious-palava', lost vials of virulent disease - and all the while Bosambo, the magnificent king of the Ochori, watches on.p.191.fictionI want you to go up the Isango, Bones, ' said Sanders, 'there may be some trouble there - a woman is working miracles.' Unexpected things happen in the territories of the Belgian Congo where Commissioner Sanders keeps an uneasy peace, aided by his trusty assistant Lieutenant Hamilton and hindered, unintentionally, by the trouble-prone Bones. He must deal with 'ju-ju', 'religious-palava', lost vials of virulent disease - and all the while Bosambo, the magnificent king of the Ochori, watches on. england - fiction, african fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Edgar Wallace, People of the river, 1949
Further adventure of Lieutenant Bonesp.256.fictionFurther adventure of Lieutenant Bonesengland - fiction, african fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Edgar Wallace, Bosambo of the river, 1952
Further adventure of Lieutenant Bonesp.304.fictionFurther adventure of Lieutenant Bonesengland - fiction, african fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Ward Lock and Co, Around the world in 80 days, 1956
An unmarried by mathematically precise Englishman dismisses his valet for heating his shaving water two degrees cooler than usual. He hires a French valet to replace him and the two of them set off to travel around the world in eighty days - a supposedly possible feat, now that the Indian railways have been built. If they succeed they will win a fortune off the other members of the Reform Club.p.192An unmarried by mathematically precise Englishman dismisses his valet for heating his shaving water two degrees cooler than usual. He hires a French valet to replace him and the two of them set off to travel around the world in eighty days - a supposedly possible feat, now that the Indian railways have been built. If they succeed they will win a fortune off the other members of the Reform Club.adventure fiction, voyages - fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Donald McDonald, How we kept the flag flying : the story of the siege of Ladysmith, 1900
Story of the siege of LadysmithIll, p.303.non-fictionStory of the siege of Ladysmithboer war 1899-1902, ladysmith - sth africa -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book - Gullivers travels into several remote nations of the world, Ward Lock and Bowden, ????
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a witty and insightful satirical novel recounts the history of Lemuel Gulliver, "First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships". In his travels Gulliver visits the Land of Lilliput, where he towers over the local inhabitants, the land of Brobdingnag where he is much smaller than the citizens, the floating island of Laputa, infested with fanatical scientists who in their obsession with reason behave with no sense at all and finally to the land of the brutish Yahoos who look to all intents and purposes like humans and are derided by the intelligent horse people. John Gay said in a 1726 letter to Swift that "it is universally read, from the cabinet council to the nursery"Ill, p.361.fictionGulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift is a witty and insightful satirical novel recounts the history of Lemuel Gulliver, "First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of several Ships". In his travels Gulliver visits the Land of Lilliput, where he towers over the local inhabitants, the land of Brobdingnag where he is much smaller than the citizens, the floating island of Laputa, infested with fanatical scientists who in their obsession with reason behave with no sense at all and finally to the land of the brutish Yahoos who look to all intents and purposes like humans and are derided by the intelligent horse people. John Gay said in a 1726 letter to Swift that "it is universally read, from the cabinet council to the nursery" voyages - imaginary, literary fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Lewis Carroll, Alice's adventures in wonderland, ????
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of one of the most beloved classics of children's literature, this illustrated edition presents Alice like you've never seen her before. In 1865, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and Anglican deacon, published a story about a little girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole. Thus was the world first introduced to Alice and her pseudonymous creator, Lewis Carroll.Ill, p.320.fictionCommemorating the 150th anniversary of one of the most beloved classics of children's literature, this illustrated edition presents Alice like you've never seen her before. In 1865, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and Anglican deacon, published a story about a little girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole. Thus was the world first introduced to Alice and her pseudonymous creator, Lewis Carroll. childrens literature, fictional literature