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Cot Cover
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Photograph, Mobil Garage, 2006
Previously Mobil Garage owned by Danny and Pat D'Elia until 2001. Then demolished in 2006.15cm x 10cm colour photograph of the corner of Lancefield Road and Sydney Street. Printed on matte photographic paper (Kodak brand) Recent demolished building with rubble piled up and green security fencing around the perimeter of the property. Sign for the Willowmavin Estate is visible advertising land sales. Multiple photographs with multiple views available.Printed on back: Development information: Premier -
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Photograph, Mobil Garage, 2007
Previously Mobil Garage owned by Danny and Pat D'Elia until 2001. Then demolished in 2006.15cm x 10cm colour photograph of the corner of Lancefield Road and Sydney Street. Printed on matte photographic paper (Kodak brand) Recent demolished building with rubble piled up and green security fencing around the perimeter of the property. Sign for the Willowmavin Estate is visible advertising land sales. Multiple photographs with multiple views available.Printed on the back: Development information: PREMIER -
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Photograph, 11 and 13 Sydney Street
13 Sydney street was the site of J. Quinn bakery and the site of Breakells Bakery.20.5cm x 13cm black and white photograph of the Hey Dey Arcade which the main awning/gazebo of the complex is on the corner at 11 Sydney Street. Also to the right of the awning is the building which was Breakells Bakery. The shop at that premises in the photo is J.R. Menswear.Written on the back: 12/13 KOSR-245 560 63%bakers, bakery, bakers and bakeries -
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The Merry Men etc, Robert Louis Stevenson, The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables, 1887
Blue cloth bound book. 296 pp. On first page '854', handwritten & underlined. 'Tales and Fables'.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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The Casquet of Literature, 1888
Volume 2 of 6 volumes. A selection of poetry & prose from the works of the most admired authors with bigraphical & literary notes.Red/Brown cloth covered hardback book. Embossed gold decoration to front. Decorative black patterning on back cover. Gold edging to pages. 384pp. 9 engraved plates. Volume 2 of 6. Fair condition but intact.Sticker on frontispiece 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library/No. 107/This book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged.poetry & prose., kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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The Casquet of Literature, The Casquet of Literature, Vol. 3, 1888
"A selection of poetry and prose from the works of the most admired authors with biographical and literary notes". Volume 3 of 6.Red/brown cloth-covered hardcover book. Embossed gold decoration to front. Decorative black patterning on back cover. Gold edging to pages 9 engraved plates. 384 pp. Slightly worn cover. No staining or damage to pages.Label on P.2 'Glearoua Public Hall and Library/No. 105/This Book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged'.poetry & prose., kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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The Casquet of Literature, The Casquet of Literature, Vol. 4, 1888
"A selection of poetry and prose from the works of the most admired authors with bigraphical and literary notes". Vol. 5 of 6.Red/brown cloth-covered hardcover book. Embossed gold decoration to front. Decorative black patterning to back cover. Gold edging to pages. 9 engraved plates. 384 pp. Worn cloth with loss of colour. Small partial detachment of spine. Evidence of binding failure inside. Pages clean and undamaged.P.2 Label 'Glenaroua Public Hall & Library/No. 109/This Book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged'.poetry & prose., kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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The Casquet of Literature, The Casquet of Literature, Vol. 5, 1888
"A selection of poetry and prose from the works of the most admired authors with biographical and literary notes". Vol. 5 of 6.Red/brown cloth-covered hardcover book. Embossed gold decoration to front. Decorative black patterning to back cover. Gold edging to pages. 384 pp. 9 engraved plates. Some wear to cover with loss of colour. Structurally intact, pages clean & undamaged.P.2 Label 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library/No. 110/This Book to be Returned Within One Month Umdamaged'.poetry & prose., kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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Chamber's Journal 1878, Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature Science and Arts, 1878
Brown/blue marbled cover with leather spine and corners. Upper spine missing, rest of spine torn & detached from back cover. Sticky tape has been used to reattach cover to body of book. Loose pages with roughened/torn edges. Spotting and marks on pages. Evidence of many attempts at repairs using sticky tape. 832 pp. Poor condition.Nilkilmore mechanics institute library. -
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Chambers Edinburgh Journal, Chambers Edinburgh Journal, Volumes, No's 1 - 48, New Series, c1844
Chambers Edinburgh Journal is a magazine series which began in 1832. The founder was William Chambers. He was later joined by his brother Robert. A new magazine series began in 1844. In 1854 the Journal moved to London & became Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art. At the end of 1897 the named changed to Chamber's Journal. It ceased publication in 1956.Brown marbled cover with black leather spine, hardcover book. Marbled paper on front cover peeled & part missing. Top & bottom of spine worn/torn and detached. Title page & eight page index missing. No end paper/s. Amateurish pencil drawings inside front & back covers. Loose pages in centre of body with rough/worn edges. Poor condition. 348 pp.Childish pencil drawings inside front & back covers.kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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Official Record of the Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-81, 1882
Brown cloth-bound hardcover book with leather spine. Title in gold on spine with decorative borders top & bottom. Upper spine torn & detached. First page loose as is page 673, otherwise largely intact. Minor foxing throughout, mostly on front pages.Nilkilmore mechanics institute library. -
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Chatterbox, Chatterbox 1902, 1902
Chatterbox was a weekly British paper of stories for children published in the 19th & 20 centuries. It was also published as an annual for much of its run, both in the UK and US. Chatterbox was founded in 1866 by John Erskine Clarke who edited the paper until 1902. It ceased publication in 1955.Card & cloth-bound hard cover book. Cover intact, a little worn at corners, detached from body of book. Loose pages. Binding unravelling. Yellowing of pages. 412 pp. plus advertisements.P.1- 14/262 (hand written). P.3 'To Don,/ - Wishing you/ a merry Xmas./ 1907./ From E.M W.'childrens literature, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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Victorian Year Book 1973, Victorian Year Book 1973, Centenary Edition, No. 87, 1973
Centenary Edition traces the major environmental, social, economic, and technological factors which have affected the State of Victoria. Gives an historical perspective of these developments.Hardcover with dust jacket worn at edges. Illustrated, photos, charts. Excellent condition. 1261 pp.'D $6.00" front flyleaf.year book 1973, victoria -
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The Encyclopedia of Victoria, The Encyclopedia of Victoria, Vol. 3, 1903
Green leather-covered hardcover with brown leather spine and corners. Gold decoration to spine and corners. Worn at corners. Cover detached, front flyleaf missing,contents page loose, torn. Rear biographical index pages loose. 636 pp. plus index. Poor condition.Red dot sticker inside front cover.encyclopedia, victoria -
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Robinson Crusoe, Circa 1858-78. First published 1719
.Blue cloth-covered hardback with gold printing. Very worn, especially at corners. Front flyleaf missing. Title page foxing, torn, ragged edges. P. 1-2 missing. Front & rear covers detaching. Rear flyleaf missing. 394 pp. Loose pages towards centre. Yellowing. Poor condition.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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The Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay, The Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay, Vol. 2, 1876
Green cloth-bound hardcover book. Wear around cover edges.Title in gold on spine. Back cover separated from body. 408 pp. Vol. 1 of 2. Fair condition.Label printed with '555', front cover. P.1 '44' crossed out in red ink.lord macaulay, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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Himalayan Journals, Himalayan Journals or Notes of a Naturalist, Vol. 1 of 2, 1854
Notes of a naturist in Bengal, the Sikkim, and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc. Dedicated to Charles Darwin by his affectionate friend, the author.Red/brown cloth-covered hardback book. Embossed design around borders of front and back covers, front cover shows central image in gold colour. Maps and engraved illustrations. Cover worn & stained. Fair condition.Sticker inside front cover, 'Upham & Beet/(late Redwell)/46,New Bond Street'. On 2nd flyleaf '83'. Title page has small cut out section top right corner.kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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The Gentleman's Magazine, The Gentleman's Magazine, June - November, 1868, Vol.1, 1868
British monthly magazine for men. "Entirely new series".Green marbled board cover with leather spine and corners. Cover worn with loss of marbeling. Spine worn but intact. Loose pages, separation of spine internally. 862 pp. Fair condition.Label on front cover, 'Fountain Barber's/Circulating Library/23 Collins Street East/Melbourne/Subscription 3 Vols,: One Guinea Per Annum'. british magazine, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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Illustrated Scripture History, Illustrated Scripture History for the Improvement of Youth, Vol. 2, 1851
Green marbelled board cover with black leather spine & corners. Surface rubbing of board and leather, leather spine cracked at coners. Binding intact but spine detached at front cover. Six decorative gilt bands on spine. Title in gilt on spine. P. 177 torn, loose. P. 175 loose. 304 pp. Fair condition.Label inside front cover 'from Chapman Family'. Pressed pansies between pp. 99-100.scriptures, children, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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The Mayor 1913-14, The Mayor 1913-14 City of Camberwell, 1914
Victorian Municipal Directory and Gazetter; also Commonwealth Guide and the Water Supply Record for 1914. Green cloth-covered hardback with black leather spine and corners edged with gilt. Title page loose, spine separating from body. Leather has separated from spine at the front.Front cover, 'Cr. Henry Rooks' in gilt printing. Front flyleaf, 'MR. W.' hand printed.victorian directory -
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A Group of Noble Dames, 1891
Novel. Colonial Edition.Green cloth-covered hardback book. Title & author printed in gilt on front cover & spine. Decorative embossed design on rear cover. Cover worn at corners with some staining on front. Binding loose, front cover has detached from body. 270 pp. Fair condition.'1214' underlined on flyleaf.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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History of the Dominion of Canada, 1890
Written by the author under the auspices of the Royal Colonial Institute. History of Canada.Blue cloth-covered hardback book. Speckled loss of colour to cloth, worn spine. 339 pp. including index and indices. Good condition.'211' underlined on first title page.history, canada -
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Recollections and Anecdotes, 1863
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. -
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That Boy of Norcot's, That Boy of Norcott's, 1869
Victorian novel Brown & green marbelled board cover hardback book. Black leather spine & corners. Corners worn through to board, leather spine torn and detached from body of book. Back cover completely detached. Five illustrations. 274 pp. Poor condition.On flyleaf, '24' crossed out. '96' handwritten in red ink and underlined. '54' stamped.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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The Practice of the Presence of God, 1902
Conversations and letters of Nicholas Herman of Lorraine. Translated from the French. Introduction by Mrs. Pearsall Smith.Grey/green board cover. Some foxing and marks throughout. P.45 probably missing. 44 pp. Good conditionNil.christianity, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
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Charles Lamb Essays & Letters, 1906
English texts for Secondary Schools.Brown cloth-covered hardcover book. Decorative border on front, small circular design on back. 152 pp. Good condition.Flyleaf, 'M. Dowling/Perth Girl's High School/James Street/Perth'. In side back cover 'Mollie Dowling'. Back flyleaf, handwritten in pencil, numerous Latin words translated to English.english textbook -
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Adventures of Dick Onslow, c1865
Ochre & tan cloth-bound hardcover book with gilt detailing. Front cover embossed with decorative border. Back cover embossed with decorative wide border.Some fading. Binding a little loose. Some foxing and marks throughout. Evidence of previous repairs to secure cover to body. Illustrated. 319 pp. Good condition.On flyleaf, 'Herbert Chapman/Forbes/Australia'.adult fiction, chapman -
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Mammalia, Pre-1887
Book on mammals and their behaviour awarded as a Matriculation English prize to William Dowling.Green cloth-bound hardcover book. Front cover decoration in black & gold. Embossed small central design on back cover. Worn corners and staining on cover. Binding failure with most sections loose. Title page and first twenty pages missing. Illustrated. 418 pp plus index. Poor condition.Label inside front cover, 'A.M.D.G./St. Francis Xavier's College/This Prize/for/English - /Matriculation Class/was awarded/by the/Superiors of the College/To/Patrick Dowling/December 15th,1887'.patrick dowling, mammals -
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Readings From American Authors, 1884
Selected readings from American authors., "humorous and pathetic".Yellow board cover, worn, loss of colour, torn spine. Foxing throughout. 256 pp. plus advertisements. Fair condition.label on front cover, 'VICTORIAN RAILWAYS BOOKSTALLS./W.M.BAIRD Lessee'. Inside front cover, '1134' underlined.american literature