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Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Batey, Isaac, The Aboriginals - transcript of the handwritten memoirs of Isaac Batey
This memoir contains observations of the Aboriginal people in the Sunbury area mainly. From 1844 onwards this young boy has recounted memories of his life, this section deals with Aboriginals. Although the language and observations may offend some people they are also a reflection of the attitudes of his times, and give an indication of the settlers' reactions to the inhabitants of a new land. Recorded in 1909.17 P.;This memoir contains observations of the Aboriginal people in the Sunbury area mainly. From 1844 onwards this young boy has recounted memories of his life, this section deals with Aboriginals. Although the language and observations may offend some people they are also a reflection of the attitudes of his times, and give an indication of the settlers' reactions to the inhabitants of a new land. Recorded in 1909.batey, isaac b. 1838., sunbury - red stone hill - ?boriginals, history., aboriginals - woiworong - hunting; possum skin rug making; baskets; cooking ovens; death-customs; myrnong. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Sun, "Robin Boyd 'of the world'" and "Opera house 'is for mushrooms'", 19.10.1971
The first article reports on the speech given by Mr WW Shugg, Federal President of RAIA as a memorial tribute to Robin Boyd at the RAIA building. The second article reports on the disparaging opinion of Mr Colin Badger, director of the Council of Adult Education, on the Sydney Opera House.p 11shugg, memorial service, sydney opera house, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Sun, Going back to 1850s, 19.11.1971
This article anticipates the opening of the new Tower Hill centre. It compares the 1855 landscape of Tower Hill painted by Eugene von Guerard with the today's landscape - very different indeed.p 16tower hill, von guerard, walsh st library -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Gollancz, The trial of Mussolini : being a verbatim report of the first great trial for war criminals held in London sometime in 1944 or 1945, 1943
... The trial of Mussolini : being a verbatim report of the ...A fictional account of an imagined trial of Italian dictator, Benito Mussolinip.82.fictionA fictional account of an imagined trial of Italian dictator, Benito Mussoliniworld war 1939-1945 - fiction, war crimes trials -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, The Suez war, 1957
Why did the Suez War ever come to pass? Why did Eden, against public opinion and without sufficient military capability, decide to invade Egypt? When Gamal Abdel Nasser decided to nationalize the Suez Canal, Britain and France reacted dramatically, beginning a chain of events that ultimately led to war. But why did Nasser nationalize the canal in the first place? And what part did the United States of America play in sparking the conflict that resulted in war? Paul Johnson skillfully and clearly explains the roots of the war, the many different political factors involved, the resultant invasion and its repercussions. First published in 1957, The Suez War walks us through a conflict that many historians feel should never have taken place, and one that Johnson argues has exposed i(t)he real weakness of Britain i never again can we play our unique and honourable role as keeper of the worlds conscience.p.145.non-fictionWhy did the Suez War ever come to pass? Why did Eden, against public opinion and without sufficient military capability, decide to invade Egypt? When Gamal Abdel Nasser decided to nationalize the Suez Canal, Britain and France reacted dramatically, beginning a chain of events that ultimately led to war. But why did Nasser nationalize the canal in the first place? And what part did the United States of America play in sparking the conflict that resulted in war? Paul Johnson skillfully and clearly explains the roots of the war, the many different political factors involved, the resultant invasion and its repercussions. First published in 1957, The Suez War walks us through a conflict that many historians feel should never have taken place, and one that Johnson argues has exposed i(t)he real weakness of Britain i never again can we play our unique and honourable role as keeper of the worlds conscience.suez crisis - 1956, united kingdom - foreign relations - egypt -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
T.A.G. Hungerford, The ridge and the river, 1952
A novel based on the author's experiences while serving with the 2/8 Australian Commando Squadron in New Guinea, New Britain and Bougainville during World War II.p.220fictionA novel based on the author's experiences while serving with the 2/8 Australian Commando Squadron in New Guinea, New Britain and Bougainville during World War II.world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - new guinea, world war 1939-1945 - fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Angus and Robertson, Poetical works of Henry Lawson, 1957
A collection of the poetical works of Henry Lawsonp.272fictionA collection of the poetical works of Henry Lawsonaustralia - literary works, australia - poetry -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Robertson and Company, Poems of Henry Clarence Kendall, 1890
A collection of poems by Henry Clarence Kendallp.328.fictionA collection of poems by Henry Clarence Kendallaustralia - poetry - 19th century, australia - literary works -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Home Entertainment Library, For the term of his natural life, 1935
A novel of colonial prison life in Van Diemens Landp.494.fictionA novel of colonial prison life in Van Diemens Landaustralia - fiction, australia - convict system -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Rolf Boldrewood [pseud.], Robbery under arms : a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the goldfields of Australia, 1947
... Robbery under arms : a story of life and adventure in the ...Robbery Under Arms was acclaimed as an Australian classic almost immediately after it appeared in book form in the late 1880s. It was praised for its excitement, romance and authentic picture of 1850s colonial life. As the first writer to attempt a long narrative in the voice of an uneducated Australian bushman, Rolf Boldrewood had created a story with enduring cultural resonance. Its continuing appeal and popularity have seen the tale frequently adapted for stage, radio, film and television.p.433.fictionRobbery Under Arms was acclaimed as an Australian classic almost immediately after it appeared in book form in the late 1880s. It was praised for its excitement, romance and authentic picture of 1850s colonial life. As the first writer to attempt a long narrative in the voice of an uneducated Australian bushman, Rolf Boldrewood had created a story with enduring cultural resonance. Its continuing appeal and popularity have seen the tale frequently adapted for stage, radio, film and television. australia - fiction, australia - bushrangers - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan, The miner's right : a tale of the Australian goldfields, 1920
... The miner's right : a tale of the Australian goldfields ...A novel of the Australian goldfieldsp.389.fictionA novel of the Australian goldfieldsaustralia - fiction, australia - goldrush -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, C. J. DeGaris Publishing House, Rigby's romance : a "made in Australia" nove, 1921
... Rigby's romance : a "made in Australia" nove ...A novel of country life - and some romance - in Australiap.276.fictionA novel of country life - and some romance - in Australiaaustralia - fiction, joseph furphy -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Sir William Slim, Courage : and other broadcasts, 1957
Speeches and broadcasts by Sir William Slimp.186.non-fictionSpeeches and broadcasts by Sir William Slimworld war 1939-1945, speeches and broadcasts -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Robertson & Mullens Ltd, When peace comes, 1943
A commentary on post-war reconstruction in Australiap.247.non-fictionA commentary on post-war reconstruction in Australiaeconomic policy - australia, reconstruction - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, C.J. De Garis Pub. House, Sport of the gods, 1921
A political noverl by feminist author Ada Holmanp.317.fictionA political noverl by feminist author Ada Holmanpolitics - australia, australia - fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Wyatt & Watts, Chaos enthroned, 1945
Fact or fiction or fantasy or a treatise on economics or a political manifesto? Or a queer mixture of them allp.337.fictionFact or fiction or fantasy or a treatise on economics or a political manifesto? Or a queer mixture of them allaustralia - fiction, novels - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, William Heinemann, A town like Alice, 1950
... A town like Alice ...A novel told partly in flashbacks about a girl's search for the Australian she met in Malaya during World War II. A young woman who miraculously survived a Japanese "death march" in World War II, and an Australian soldier, also a prisoner of war, who offered to help her--even at the cost of his life.p.332.fictionA novel told partly in flashbacks about a girl's search for the Australian she met in Malaya during World War II. A young woman who miraculously survived a Japanese "death march" in World War II, and an Australian soldier, also a prisoner of war, who offered to help her--even at the cost of his life.australia - fiction, women prisoners - fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Angus and Robertson, Call to the winds, 1944
Story of the last air-mail flight for New Zealand of the "Southern Cross" and a brief reference to events which followed it.p.184.Story of the last air-mail flight for New Zealand of the "Southern Cross" and a brief reference to events which followed it.air mail service - australia, southern cross (airplane) -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, The Herald and Weekly Times, Who's who in Australia 1944, 1944
... Joseph A Alexander ...Notable Australians in 1944p.906non-fictionNotable Australians in 1944australia - biography, biographies - dictionaries -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, The Herald and Weekly Times, Who's who in Australia 1955, 1944
... Joseph A Alexander ...Notable Australians in 1955p.872non-fictionNotable Australians in 1955australia - biography, biographies - dictionaries -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Jane Porter, The Scottish Chiefs
William Wallace encounters secret passageways, disguises, and a quintet of horrible villains as he fights for Scotland at the turn of the fourteenth century.p.350fictionWilliam Wallace encounters secret passageways, disguises, and a quintet of horrible villains as he fights for Scotland at the turn of the fourteenth century. english fiction - 19th century, romantic fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Sir Walter Scott, Rob Roy, 1948
When Frank Osbaldistone, goes to the Scottish Highlands to collect a debt owed to his father, he falls in love and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite politics of the time.p.386.fictionWhen Frank Osbaldistone, goes to the Scottish Highlands to collect a debt owed to his father, he falls in love and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite politics of the time. scotland - fiction, scotland - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, William Blackwood and sons, The Lost Pibroch : And other Sheiling Stories, 1925
Stories of Scotlandp.326.fictionStories of Scotlandscotland - fiction, scotland - short stories -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McMillan and Co, Stalky & Co, 1951
Stalky and his two friends, Beetle and McTurk, attend a boarding school in Devon, England during the mid-19th century. Studying is not important to them and instead they have many interesting experiences including taking revenge on another school house that insults their hygiene, tricking some teachers who try to catch them breaking the rules, and finally achieving success as adults despite their teachers thinking that they would become failures. The story is semi-autobiographical of Kipling's own school experiences.p.272.fictionStalky and his two friends, Beetle and McTurk, attend a boarding school in Devon, England during the mid-19th century. Studying is not important to them and instead they have many interesting experiences including taking revenge on another school house that insults their hygiene, tricking some teachers who try to catch them breaking the rules, and finally achieving success as adults despite their teachers thinking that they would become failures. The story is semi-autobiographical of Kipling's own school experiences.england - fiction, juvenile fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Rudyard Kipling, Barrack-room ballads and other verses, 1899
Barrack-Room Ballads first series. To that Illustrious Soldier, Lieut-General Sir EVELYN WOOD, V.C., G.C.M., K.C.B ° “ The Young British Soldier,” by Gerard F. Cobb J® by Gerard F, Cobb ~ “ Route ... Sheet advertising copies of Rudyard Kipling's Barrack-room Ballads, set to music by Gerard F. Cobb.p.208.fictionBarrack-Room Ballads first series. To that Illustrious Soldier, Lieut-General Sir EVELYN WOOD, V.C., G.C.M., K.C.B ° “ The Young British Soldier,” by Gerard F. Cobb J® by Gerard F, Cobb ~ “ Route ... Sheet advertising copies of Rudyard Kipling's Barrack-room Ballads, set to music by Gerard F. Cobb. england - poetry, england - ballads - military -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Florence L. Barclay, The broken halo, 1913
A romantic novelp.408.fictionA romantic novel england - fiction, romantic fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Francis Marion Crawford, Saracinesca, 1909
A novel set in revolutionary Romep.342.fictionA novel set in revolutionary Romeengland - fiction, italy - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Francis Marion Crawford, Marietta a maid of Venice, 1901
... Marietta a maid of Venice ...Romantic fiction set in Venicep.458.fictionRomantic fiction set in Veniceengland - fiction, romantic fiction -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Francis Marion Crawford, Sant' Ilario, 1926
Sant' Ilario is an absorbing story depicting the impact of social change on an Italian family during the late 1800s. Set mostly in Rome, it tells the fascinating tale of Sant' Ilario, A Lady of Rome, and Giovanni Saracinesca. The novel presents an interesting picture of the period, describing the spiritual and economic concerns of the aristocracy at a time when its power and position were under attack from the emerging forces of modernity.P.443.fictionSant' Ilario is an absorbing story depicting the impact of social change on an Italian family during the late 1800s. Set mostly in Rome, it tells the fascinating tale of Sant' Ilario, A Lady of Rome, and Giovanni Saracinesca. The novel presents an interesting picture of the period, describing the spiritual and economic concerns of the aristocracy at a time when its power and position were under attack from the emerging forces of modernity.england - fiction, italy - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, A prince of dreamers, 1930
... A prince of dreamers ...A story of Mogul Emperor Akhbarp.348.fictionA story of Mogul Emperor Akhbarengland - fiction, akhbar - mogul emperor - fiction