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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, William Heinemann Ltd, South : the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition, 1922
The story of the Imperial Trans Antarctic expedition of 1914-1917Index, ill, p.252.non-fictionThe story of the Imperial Trans Antarctic expedition of 1914-1917antarctica, polar exploration -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Smith, Elder, Scott's last expedition Vol.1, 1913
The story of the British Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913Ill, maps, p.633.non-fictionThe story of the British Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913antarctica, polar exploration -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Smith, Elder, Scott's last expedition Vol.2, 1913
The story of the British Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913Ill, maps, p.534.non-fictionThe story of the British Antarctic expedition of 1910-1913antarctica, polar exploration -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Allen & Unwin, The Kon-Tiki expedition : by raft across the South Seas, 1950
The story of the Kon Tiki expeditionIndex, ill, p.239non-fictionThe story of the Kon Tiki expeditionpolynesians - origin, pacific ocean - exploration -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Simon Grant: Part 5 of the Explorers, David Douglas in the Land of Giants, Published 1998
David Douglas (1799-1834) journeyed to the Pacific North-West as well as to other parts of the New World looking for new species of plants. The Royal Horticultural Society of London hoped to introduce new and exciting plants to its gardens.After Douglas's explorations in the New World, hundreds of new species became available. As a result flower beds and theme gardens with new exotic specimens and aboreta became fashionable. This information gives some perspective on the planning and development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.2 pages of print in columns. There is a black and white photograph of David Douglas halfway down the page on the lefthand side of p.1. On p.2 there is a black and white photograph of the Douglas Fir on the lefthand side of the page and lower down a photograph of Lupinus polyphyllus.none.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, david douglas, royal horticultural society, kew gardens, douglas fir, sitka spruce, radiata pine, john claudius loudon, joseph banks, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, M.J. Farrelly, The settlement after the war in South Africa, 1900
An exploration from various standpoints of the settlement of the Boer war.Appendices, p.323.non-fictionAn exploration from various standpoints of the settlement of the Boer war.south africa - politics and government, south africa - boer war 1899-1902 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G.G. Harrap & co, The Pacific, 1931
A description of the discovery and exploration of the Pacific ocean islandsIll, maps, p.253.A description of the discovery and exploration of the Pacific ocean islandspacific ocean - exploration, islands of the pacific -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, John Murray, The life of Paris, 1900
An exploration of Parisian lifep.261.non-fictionAn exploration of Parisian lifeparis (france) - social life, paris - description and travel -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder & Stoughton, Cross-country : a five months' journey on foot through England, Wales and Scotland, 1949
An exploration of the English, Wales and Scottish countrysideIndex, ill, maps, p.303.non-fictionAn exploration of the English, Wales and Scottish countrysideengland - description and travel, scotland - description and travel, wales - description and travel -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Marquee at mining exploration site
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Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Marquees and drill at mining exploration site
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The Celtic Club
Book, Edmund Campion, Australian Catholics: The contribution of Catholics to the development of Australian society, 1987
An exploration of the changing lives of Australian Catholics and their contribution to national life.Index, ill, plates p.249.non-fictionAn exploration of the changing lives of Australian Catholics and their contribution to national life.catholics - australia, australian society - catholicism -
The Celtic Club
Book, Rex Harcourt, Southern invasion, northern conquest: Story of the founding of Melbourne, 2001
This book is an account of how exploration and settlement of Port Phillip paved the way for colonising present day Victoria.Index, bib, plates, maps, ill. p. 240.non-fictionThis book is an account of how exploration and settlement of Port Phillip paved the way for colonising present day Victoria.exploration and development - melbourne, john batman - melbourne - history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The First Tourist, Margaret D. Guthrie, 1999
The full title of this publication is "The first tourist: commemorating the bicentenary of Matthew Flinders' voyage in the sloop Norfolk to Bribie Island and Moreton Bay, 1799-1999". It was sponsored by Pacific Harbour, Bribie Island with the assistance of the Regional Arts Development Fund. Although Flinders documented his voyage to Australia in his major work "Voyage to Terra Australia", little mention is made of his voyage to Bribie Island. However this publication claims Matthew Flinders as the first official tourist to Bribie Island. It was published to celebrate the bicentenary of his voyage.A book of 72 pages including plates, maps and illustrations. The cover is blue with white text and an illustration of a sailing sloop. It includes a bibliography.The full title of this publication is "The first tourist: commemorating the bicentenary of Matthew Flinders' voyage in the sloop Norfolk to Bribie Island and Moreton Bay, 1799-1999". It was sponsored by Pacific Harbour, Bribie Island with the assistance of the Regional Arts Development Fund. Although Flinders documented his voyage to Australia in his major work "Voyage to Terra Australia", little mention is made of his voyage to Bribie Island. However this publication claims Matthew Flinders as the first official tourist to Bribie Island. It was published to celebrate the bicentenary of his voyage.matthew flinders, flinders bicentenary, australia - exploration and settlement -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - History of Wodonga : Chapter 1 1824 - 1850, B. P. Gibney, Exploration and Settlement, 1970
This booklet is an imprint of written by Bernie Gibney on behalf of the Wodonga Branch of the North Eastern Historical Society to commemorate the Cook Bicentenary. It tells the story of the early years of European settlement of the Wodonga area. It focuses on exploration and settlement from the arrival of Hume and Hovell in 1824 and outlines the different families who took up squatting runs in the district.A small buff coloured booklet of 16 pages. The text is printed in red print and bears the coat of arms of the Australian branch of the Huon and De Kerilleau family.non-fictionThis booklet is an imprint of written by Bernie Gibney on behalf of the Wodonga Branch of the North Eastern Historical Society to commemorate the Cook Bicentenary. It tells the story of the early years of European settlement of the Wodonga area. It focuses on exploration and settlement from the arrival of Hume and Hovell in 1824 and outlines the different families who took up squatting runs in the district.wodonga history, early settlement wodonga, huon family, de kerilleau -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - The Murray River and its names, Rosemary Boyes, 1980
The Murray River is a vital waterway forming most of the border between Victoria and New South Wales, extending for 2671 kilometres. It played a pivotal role in the life of indigenous peoples of the region and continues to have a vital role in the life of all communities along its banks. This book outlines its historical importance as well as its role in agriculture and tourism. It key places and shows the many ways in which the great Murray River contributes to the heritage of Australianon-fictionThe Murray River is a vital waterway forming most of the border between Victoria and New South Wales, extending for 2671 kilometres. It played a pivotal role in the life of indigenous peoples of the region and continues to have a vital role in the life of all communities along its banks. This book outlines its historical importance as well as its role in agriculture and tourism. It key places and shows the many ways in which the great Murray River contributes to the heritage of Australiamurray river, murray river names, murray river discovery and exploration, australia - tourism -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Map - Australia Shewing the Tracks of the Late Explorers
Charles George Eastland Platts arrived in South Australia on 22 March 1839, and soon after established his business in Adelaide. He became Adelaide’s first bookseller. It was known as Platts’ Library but was also a bookshop and stationer. His business was also used as a postal receiving house. Platts died on 14 November 1871. Boyle Travers Finniss (18 August 1807 – 24 December 1893) had an early career in the British Military before selling off his commission in 1835. He was appointed assistant surveyor to Colonel William Light in South Australia. He then had several roles in public service. Finniss was the first premier and Chief Secretary South Australia, serving from 24 October 1856 to 20 August 1857. In 1864 he was appointed as the Government Resident of the Northern Territory. He was filling this role at the time when the map was produced and is acknowledged on the map.This is a very early map documenting the exploration and opening up of Australia.Map of Australia and part of Indonesia. Part coloured with tracks of 15 explorers including Eyre, Stuart, Leichhardt and Burke and Wills with notes and some details of latitude and longitude. Relief relating to the major mountain ranges is indicated. At the bottom of the map is a key to the explorers and a list of the counties in the different states. Top left side of map has small sketch of the Platts (publisher) building at the corner of King William Street.Map of Australia shewing the tracks of late explorers into the interior and across the continent together with their discoveries map/ projected, compiled and drawn by O.W.O. Bennett Most Respectfully Dedicated to LIEUT. COL. BOYLE TRAVERS FINISS Government Resident of the Northern Territory of SOUTH AUSTRALIAexplorers -- australia -- maps, rare maps australia -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Overland to Port Phillip Bay Journey South West, Rosemary Boyes
This publication examines the story of the epic journey of exploration by Hume and Hovell, with their party, from October to December, 1824.A small green covered booklet produced by the Albury and District Historical Society. Printed in black ink.This publication examines the story of the epic journey of exploration by Hume and Hovell, with their party, from October to December, 1824. hume and hovell, australian exploration, australia - exploration and settlement -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Barr's Creek - A Mystery of the Upper Murray, John Murphy, 1998
A collection of stories relating to exploration and mining in the far North East of Victoria.non-fictionA collection of stories relating to exploration and mining in the far North East of Victoria.gold mining, upper murray region, upper murray victoria, upper murray nsw -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Captain Hovell, His Australian Years, Rosemary Boyes, 1986
A biography of explorer, Captain William Hilton Hovell and his life and discoveries in Australia from 1813 until his death in Sydney on 9 November 1875.non-fictionA biography of explorer, Captain William Hilton Hovell and his life and discoveries in Australia from 1813 until his death in Sydney on 9 November 1875.hovell, w. h. (william hilton), 1786-1875. | explorers -- australia -- biography. | australia -- discovery and exploration. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Overland to Port Phillip Bay Journey South West, Rosemary Boyes, 1974
This publication examines the story of the epic journey of exploration by Hume and Hovell, with their party, from October to December, 1824non-fictionThis publication examines the story of the epic journey of exploration by Hume and Hovell, with their party, from October to December, 1824australia. exploration, hume & hovell expedition. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Leichhardt the Dauntless Explorer, Colin Roderick, 1988
Ludwig Leichhardt (1813 -1848) is known as one of the most individualistic of Australian explorers. This is the first substantial account of his life and work, based on his diaries, logs and field books. Leichhardt's accomplishments have been uncarefully handled by many researchers and much hearsay and supposition has marred the record of the explorer's life. Not assisting in these efforts is the fact that his journals and logbooks were all written in the Gothic form of the German language and have been largely indecipherable and, in places, open to misinterpretation. With the publication of this volume, the story has been set straight. Using unprecedented access to Leichhardt's writings, including his personal correspondence, the author throws new light upon the scandals and defamations which historians - many with vested interests - have heaped upon him. It also includes Leichhardt’s observations of Aboriginal culture round Durundur Station; references to meetings with groups by 1844-1845 expedition to Port Essington; predominantly friendly relations with tribes; instruction in bush foods and medicines; Koko-Pera attack; appendix includes table of Tribal areas traversed 1844-5.non-fictionLudwig Leichhardt (1813 -1848) is known as one of the most individualistic of Australian explorers. This is the first substantial account of his life and work, based on his diaries, logs and field books. Leichhardt's accomplishments have been uncarefully handled by many researchers and much hearsay and supposition has marred the record of the explorer's life. Not assisting in these efforts is the fact that his journals and logbooks were all written in the Gothic form of the German language and have been largely indecipherable and, in places, open to misinterpretation. With the publication of this volume, the story has been set straight. Using unprecedented access to Leichhardt's writings, including his personal correspondence, the author throws new light upon the scandals and defamations which historians - many with vested interests - have heaped upon him. It also includes Leichhardt’s observations of Aboriginal culture round Durundur Station; references to meetings with groups by 1844-1845 expedition to Port Essington; predominantly friendly relations with tribes; instruction in bush foods and medicines; Koko-Pera attack; appendix includes table of Tribal areas traversed 1844-5.ludwig leichhardt 1813 - 1848, exploration australia, australia -- discovery and exploration, leichhardt biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor General and explorer, 1954
A biography of Thomas Mitchel ; including account of contacts with Aborigines during expeditions.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.270.non-fictionA biography of Thomas Mitchel ; including account of contacts with Aborigines during expeditions. australia - discovery and exploration, thomas mitchell -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Robert Hale Ltd, Journeyman Taylor : the education of a scientist, 1957
The biography of Thomas Griffith TaylorIndex, ill, maps, p.352.non-fictionThe biography of Thomas Griffith Taylorgeographers - australia - biography, antarctica - discovery and exploration -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book - The life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, Henry Froude Hodder and Stoughton, ????
The voyages of Christopher ColumbusIll, p.288.non-fictionThe voyages of Christopher Columbusexplorers - america - biography, america - discovery and exploration -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Kegan Paul Trench Trubner and Co, In Australian tropics, 1907
Early history of N.T. and explorations; Detailed account of intercepting Macassan proas around coast of Arnhem Land whilst author was Sub-Collector of Customs for 14 years; Names of proas and masters, Malay camps & smoke houses along coast & nearby islands; Natives employed by Malays in trepang fishing and collecting tortoiseshell, relationships between Malays and Aborigines; influences (physical & cultural); Habit of exchanging children between tribes (Roper R. & Normanton) for the purpose of learning each others language & customs; Description of native camps at Fort Dundas (1895) shelters, finding of bark water bags, types of canoes used; Platform burial at Daly R.; Sacred burial site on Maria Island; Geographical features, vegetation, climate etc., general ecology, depredations & murders by natives; Cannibalism practiced by Fitzmaurice River tribes.Ill, maps, p.373.non-fictionEarly history of N.T. and explorations; Detailed account of intercepting Macassan proas around coast of Arnhem Land whilst author was Sub-Collector of Customs for 14 years; Names of proas and masters, Malay camps & smoke houses along coast & nearby islands; Natives employed by Malays in trepang fishing and collecting tortoiseshell, relationships between Malays and Aborigines; influences (physical & cultural); Habit of exchanging children between tribes (Roper R. & Normanton) for the purpose of learning each others language & customs; Description of native camps at Fort Dundas (1895) shelters, finding of bark water bags, types of canoes used; Platform burial at Daly R.; Sacred burial site on Maria Island; Geographical features, vegetation, climate etc., general ecology, depredations & murders by natives; Cannibalism practiced by Fitzmaurice River tribes. northern australia - description and travel, ethnography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, John Murray, The voyage of the Discovery, 1907
When I received the script of The Voyage of the Discovery I was amazed. I had only to read a few pages to realise that it was literature, unique of its kind ... Scotts mind was like wax to receive an impression and like marble to retain it. So wrote Leonard Huxley, and he was not alone in his opinion. Scott's account of his first expedition to the Anrarctic.Index, ill, p.709.non-fictionWhen I received the script of The Voyage of the Discovery I was amazed. I had only to read a few pages to realise that it was literature, unique of its kind ... Scotts mind was like wax to receive an impression and like marble to retain it. So wrote Leonard Huxley, and he was not alone in his opinion. Scott's account of his first expedition to the Anrarctic. antarctica, antarctica - discovery and exploration, robert falcon scott 1862-1912 -
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Book, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, The blue continent, 1954
A story of underwater exploration in the Red seaIll, p.169.non-fictionA story of underwater exploration in the Red seamarine biology - red sea, underwater exploration - red sea -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Farrar, Straus and Young, What can a man believe?, 1952
An illustrated exploration of social and political problemsIll, p.127.non-fictionAn illustrated exploration of social and political problemspolitical science, social problems -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, Anare: Australia's Antarctic outposts, 1957
Well illustrated history of activities of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1947. Includes list of expeditions and personnel.Index, ill, maps, p.193.non-fictionWell illustrated history of activities of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1947. Includes list of expeditions and personnel.antarctica - discovery and exploration, scientific expeditions - australia