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Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, Spectrum Publications, The Funding of Wisdom: Revelations of a Library's Quarter Century, 1982
The author lived locally. 361p; This book deals principally with experience after the second world war in an environment of tertiary education. It testifies to the unprecedented pressures imposed on such resources by the "information explosion" which accompanied the phenomenal developments in education, science and industry. Title page: signed by the author: Axel Lodewycks Front Endpaper: Book given to me by /Axel as I spoke to him / about his life & home in / Mont Albert and the the Bull / family and Medlow. / 1985 & 1990 / J F Hall361p; This book deals principally with experience after the second world war in an environment of tertiary education. It testifies to the unprecedented pressures imposed on such resources by the "information explosion" which accompanied the phenomenal developments in education, science and industry.Title Page: signed by the author, Axel Lodewyeks. Front end paper: Book given to me by / Axel as I spoke to him / about his life & home in / Mont Albert and the Bull / family and Medlow. / 1985 & 1990 / J F Hall(mr) karel axel lodewycks, university of melbourne - library - history, college librarians - victoria - melbourne, baillieu library, world war- 1939-1945, (mrs) jocelyn f hall -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, A K MacDougall, Australia in History - Australia's Navy, 2005
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Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, A K MacDougall, Australia in History - Australia's Army, 2005
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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, K. Langloh Parker, The Euahlayi tribe : a study of Aboriginal life in Australia, 1905
Belief in Supreme Being; male and female descent; relationship terms (with mention of Vic., N.T. tribes); list of totems; totemic food taboos; medicine men; witch woman and native remedies; bonepointing; belief in spirits; conception beliefs; childhood customs; betrothal; firemaking; bullroarers; message sticks; initiation ceremonies & corroborees; mourning & funeral; legends & cosmology; hunting finding food & cooking; clothing & body painting; weapons; recreations; childhood songs & song about Byamee (texts with translations)Glossary, index, p.156.Belief in Supreme Being; male and female descent; relationship terms (with mention of Vic., N.T. tribes); list of totems; totemic food taboos; medicine men; witch woman and native remedies; bonepointing; belief in spirits; conception beliefs; childhood customs; betrothal; firemaking; bullroarers; message sticks; initiation ceremonies & corroborees; mourning & funeral; legends & cosmology; hunting finding food & cooking; clothing & body painting; weapons; recreations; childhood songs & song about Byamee (texts with translations)aboriginal australians - social life and customs, aboriginal australians - religion -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, K Langloh Parker, Australian legendary tales, 1953
Legends of the Narran tribe, told to author by natives; specimen of legend given in native languageBibliography, ill, p.237.non-fictionLegends of the Narran tribe, told to author by natives; specimen of legend given in native languageaboriginal australians - social life and customs, australia - folklore -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, D. K. Broster, Flight of the heron, 1948
A young Highlander leaves his home and his bride-to-be to follow the standard of Bonnie Prince Charlie.p.287.fictionA young Highlander leaves his home and his bride-to-be to follow the standard of Bonnie Prince Charlie. england - fiction, scotland - history - fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Angus and Robertson, Last train from Berlin, 1943
Memoirs of an American correspondent in pre-war berlinp.290.Memoirs of an American correspondent in pre-war berlingermany - history - 1933-1943, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - united states -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Clarence K. Streit, Union now with Britain, 1941
A proposal for a federal union of democratic nations.Index, maps, p.280.non-fictionA proposal for a federal union of democratic nations.international organizations, great britain - foreign relations -
Kilmore Historical SocietyCASSELL'S MAGAZINE NEW SERIES - VOL 1, 1897-1912
Brown cloth loose covers with embossed pattern and inscription 'Cassell's Magazine Illustrated' Damaged spine vii ; 592 pages ; 25cm ; IllusHandwritten inscription '129' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'british magazine, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical SocietyCASSELL'S MAGAZINE NEW SERIES - VOL 2, 1897-1912
Faded brown cloth loose cover with embossed pattern and gold inscriptions Missing spine viii ; 480 pages ; 25cm ; IllusHandwritten inscription on front page '190' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library., british magazine -
Kilmore Historical SocietyCASSELL'S MAGAZINE NEW SERIES - VOL 2, 1897-1912
Hardboard cover with leather spine and corners Gold embossing on spine ' Cassell's Magazine Vol. 2N.S. Kilmore Mechanics Institute' viii ; 480 pages; 25cm ; IllusHandwritten inscription on front page '125' '050 R.63' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Canterbury History GroupBook, K. M. Lyall, Letters from an Anzac Gunner, 1990
A compelling and moving book, this title is based on diaries & letters of the Author’s father & uncle who served with the 8th Battery & the 6th Battery, Australian Field Artillery during World War I.Compilations and annotations of diary entries and letters from William (Bill) and Brian Lyall during World War I. Some additional resources also included to provide context. Includes photographs, glossary, bibliography and index. 214 pagesnon-fictionA compelling and moving book, this title is based on diaries & letters of the Author’s father & uncle who served with the 8th Battery & the 6th Battery, Australian Field Artillery during World War I. world war 1914-1918, bill lyall, diaries, brian lyall, soldiers, lyall family -
Canterbury History Group
Book, K. C. B. Bethell, John Beswicke 1847-1925: Heritage Architect
"John Beswicke was a prolific architect during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. He commenced as an architect 13 years after a competition was called for the design of the first Government House in Victoria, and 10 years after the Victorian Institute of Architects was formed. The majority of Beswicke's designs were built before Federation in 1901. ... Beswicke designed buildings in and around Melbourne ... A dapper and urbane gentleman, he was a keen sporting shooter, motoring enthusiest and inventor, as well as a devoted family man. ... This book cements Beswicke's place as one of Melbourne's formost architects of his era."--Dust jacket gate fold.150 pages. Includes photographs, bibliographical references and indexes of book and architectural worknon-fiction"John Beswicke was a prolific architect during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. He commenced as an architect 13 years after a competition was called for the design of the first Government House in Victoria, and 10 years after the Victorian Institute of Architects was formed. The majority of Beswicke's designs were built before Federation in 1901. ... Beswicke designed buildings in and around Melbourne ... A dapper and urbane gentleman, he was a keen sporting shooter, motoring enthusiest and inventor, as well as a devoted family man. ... This book cements Beswicke's place as one of Melbourne's formost architects of his era."--Dust jacket gate fold.architects, heritage studies, buildings - victoria, biographies, john beswicke -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - A Short History of the River Murray Works, J. H. O. Eaton, 1945
A report of the history of the works completed on the River Murray management until 1945 completed by J. H. O. Eaton who was the South Australian representative on the River Murray Commission for 27 years. Mr. Eaton was a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, London, and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. He was awarded the ISO in 1934. The Institution of Engineers awarded him its highest honor—the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal—in 1938. Mr. Eaton was regarded as one of Australia's leading authorities on the River Murray. He wrote this publication at the request of the River Murray Commission 3 years prior to his death in September 1948.A 70 page publication including text, illustrations, figures and maps. It has a brown cloth, lettered in blacknon-fictionA report of the history of the works completed on the River Murray management until 1945 completed by J. H. O. Eaton who was the South Australian representative on the River Murray Commission for 27 years. Mr. Eaton was a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, London, and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. He was awarded the ISO in 1934. The Institution of Engineers awarded him its highest honor—the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal—in 1938. Mr. Eaton was regarded as one of Australia's leading authorities on the River Murray. He wrote this publication at the request of the River Murray Commission 3 years prior to his death in September 1948.murray river management, river murray commission -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - The State of the Rivers, Victoria Australia, Constable, D & Smith, K, 1983
Rivers play an essential part in the life and wealth of our society. They are also the most striking feature of the landscape, contributing much to the beauty of rural and urban surroundings as well as to the recreation, peace and happiness of our people. This report includes historical colour and black and white photos and maps. It aimed to give an accurate account of the condition of the rivers of Victoria. It was produced by the Standing Consultative Committee on River Improvement.A 64 page volume including text, black and white and colour images and maps.Rivers play an essential part in the life and wealth of our society. They are also the most striking feature of the landscape, contributing much to the beauty of rural and urban surroundings as well as to the recreation, peace and happiness of our people. This report includes historical colour and black and white photos and maps. It aimed to give an accurate account of the condition of the rivers of Victoria. It was produced by the Standing Consultative Committee on River Improvement.rivers in victoria, conservation victoria, water supply victoria -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, K. A. Austin, The Lights of Cobb & Co, 1977
The Story of Cobb & Co., founded by Freeman CobbCover shows a coach drawn by four horsesThe lights of Cobb and Co K.A. Austinstawell -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Chesterton, G. K, All Things Considered by G.K. Chesterton, 1908
Romance novel.Hardcover book, 296 pages. Book has a blue cover with gold embossed border and text.fictionRomance novel.g.k. chesteron, romance, fiction -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Morgan, Robert K, Lahey's Canungra Tramway, 2000
A history of the 3'6" Lahey's Canungra Tramway south of Brisbane in Queensland.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" Lahey's Canungra Tramway south of Brisbane in Queensland. railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society et al, New South Wales tramcar handbook, 1861-1961. part 2, 1976
A study of the various types of rolling stock used on the tramways of New South wakes including trolley busesIll, maps, p.92.non-fictionA study of the various types of rolling stock used on the tramways of New South wakes including trolley busestramways - new south wales, tramway rolling stock -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, South Pacific Electric Railway, Maitland tramway ventures, 1965
Apart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.79.non-fictionApart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemtramways - maitland, steam trams - maitland -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, South Pacific Electric Railway, A century of New South Wales tramcars. v. 2, Electric era ; 1903-1908, 1968
Descriptions of the electric trams in Sydney between 1903 and 1908Index, ill, maps, p.199.non-fictionDescriptions of the electric trams in Sydney between 1903 and 1908tramways - sydney, electric trams - sydney -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, McCarthy, K, The Corrimal Colliery Railway, 1978
A brief history of the narrow gauge colliery railway at Corrimal in the Illawarra of New South Wales.ill, maps, p.43.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge colliery railway at Corrimal in the Illawarra of New South Wales.coal railways - australia - history, illawarra district - railways - history -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyFlyer (Item) - Information flyer, K. Nilsson, Darwin Cottage, Unknown
An information flyer regarding Darwin Cottage in Marysville.An information flyer regarding Darwin Cottage in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, darwin cottage, accommodation, information flyer -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyFlyer (Item) - Information flyer, K. Nilsson, Darwin Cottage, Unknown
An information flyer regarding Darwin Cottage in Marysville.An information flyer regarding Darwin Cottage in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, darwin cottage, accommodation, information flyer -
Heidelberg Golf ClubPhotograph - Framed Photograph, K. J. Kosnar, Heidelberg Golf Club: The new course, 1960s
An aerial photograph of the Heidelberg Golf Course, around late 1960s. Known as the 'new course' it was designed in 1968.One of several aerial photogrphs showing the layout of the Heidelberg Golf CourseLarge Black and white aerial photograph, metal frame with glass. heidelberg golf club, new course 1968 -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper, The Argus Magazine Supplement of the Argus, 6 Jul 1951
.1 Original publication pages 13-16 dated 6 Jul 1951 .2 .3 Photocopies of originalthe argus magazine, gold rush, 1951 -
Clunes MuseumEquipment - STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER, K C LUKE MELBOURNE
ROUND STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER, WITH LID, INSIDE FOUR SMALLER CONTAINERSSTAINLESS STEEL BY PARAMOUNT V.H.A.local history, medicine, medical equipment, clunes hospital -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyLetter (Item) - Hand written letter, Fred K. Bice, 18-04-1934
A digital copy of a letter requesting confirmation of dates for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur DickinsonA digital copy of a letter requesting confirmation of dates for accommodation at Marysville House.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, fred k bice -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyLetter (item) - Hand written letter, Miss K. Collard, 08-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during the fortnight over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during the fortnight over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, miss k. collard -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, McLean, Bruce, Rails To The Millewa North, 1975
A history of the Victorian Railway's railway from Red Cliffs to Morkalla in far North West Victoria and a lineside guide for the occasion of the 'Back to Millewa' celebrations on 14 & 15 June 1975.ill, maps, p.60.non-fictionA history of the Victorian Railway's railway from Red Cliffs to Morkalla in far North West Victoria and a lineside guide for the occasion of the 'Back to Millewa' celebrations on 14 & 15 June 1975.railroad construction - victoria - history, railroads -- victoria -- history
