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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, To Benghazi, 1953
Between the wars A second A.I.F. The volunteers To the Middle East After the fall of France Victory at Sidi Barrani Before Bardia The battle of Bardia The capture of Tobruk The engagement at Derna Beda Fomm and Benghazi The capture of Giarabub Appendixes : 1. The A.I.F. in the United Kingdom ; 2. The 6th Division's operation order for the capture of Bardia ; 3. Abbreviations ; 4. A.I.F. colour patches, 1941.Index, ill, maps, p.312.non-fictionBetween the wars A second A.I.F. The volunteers To the Middle East After the fall of France Victory at Sidi Barrani Before Bardia The battle of Bardia The capture of Tobruk The engagement at Derna Beda Fomm and Benghazi The capture of Giarabub Appendixes : 1. The A.I.F. in the United Kingdom ; 2. The 6th Division's operation order for the capture of Bardia ; 3. Abbreviations ; 4. A.I.F. colour patches, 1941. world war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942, 1957
This volume tells briefly the story of the Royal Australian Navy and of Australian naval policy between the wars, and then records the part played by the ships and men of that Navy on every ocean and particularly in the eastern Mediterranean and Indian and Pacific Oceans from 1939 until the end of the first quarter of 1942. When the volume ends most of the surviving ships are on the Australia Station again and the Japanese fleets dominate half the Pacific Ocean and the seas to the north of Australia. The author describes not only the actions of the Australian ships but the problems and policies of the British fleets of which they often formed a part, and discusses the strategical and administrative questions encountered by the senior leaders in AustraliaIndex, ill, maps, p.654.non-fictionThis volume tells briefly the story of the Royal Australian Navy and of Australian naval policy between the wars, and then records the part played by the ships and men of that Navy on every ocean and particularly in the eastern Mediterranean and Indian and Pacific Oceans from 1939 until the end of the first quarter of 1942. When the volume ends most of the surviving ships are on the Australia Station again and the Japanese fleets dominate half the Pacific Ocean and the seas to the north of Australia. The author describes not only the actions of the Australian ships but the problems and policies of the British fleets of which they often formed a part, and discusses the strategical and administrative questions encountered by the senior leaders in Australiaworld war 1939-1945 - australia, royal australian navy - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, The government and the people, 1939-1941, 1952
A political and social history of Australia during the war of 1939-45. This volume carries the story to December 1941, when Japan entered the war. Includes illustrations.Index, ill, maps, p.624.non-fictionA political and social history of Australia during the war of 1939-45. This volume carries the story to December 1941, when Japan entered the war. Includes illustrations. world war 1939-1945 - australia, australia - social and political conditions -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Air war against Germany and Italy, 1939-1943, 1952
The RAAF in Europe between 1939 and 1943Index, ill, maps, p.700.non-fictionThe RAAF in Europe between 1939 and 1943world war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Tyrells, The Fighting Thirteenth: The History of the Thirteenth Battalion A.I.F, 1924
A regimental history of the 13th battalion 1st AIFRare book, maps, p.167.non-fictionA regimental history of the 13th battalion 1st AIFworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, T. Werner Laurie, The cathedrals and churches of Central Italy, 1907
A travellers guide to the churches and cathedrals of Central ItalyIndex, Ill, maps. p.318.non-fictionA travellers guide to the churches and cathedrals of Central Italyitaly - cathedrals, italy - churches -
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 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Santiago A Flores, Mexicans at war: Mexican military aviation in the second world war 1941-1945, 2018
This book introduces the reader to an unknown ally of the Second World War. Few people remember that Mexico, like Brazil, took an active part in that conflict. This volume covers Mexican participation in the Second World War for the first time using photos, documents and testimony from official and personal archives.Bib, ill, maps, p.216.This book introduces the reader to an unknown ally of the Second World War. Few people remember that Mexico, like Brazil, took an active part in that conflict. This volume covers Mexican participation in the Second World War for the first time using photos, documents and testimony from official and personal archives.world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations, mexico - aviation -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Preston, R.G, Tender Into Tank, 1970
A history of converting tender steam locomotives to tank locos on the New South Wales Government Railways, focusing on the 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 class locos.index, ill, maps, p.220.non-fictionA history of converting tender steam locomotives to tank locos on the New South Wales Government Railways, focusing on the 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 class locos.locomotives -- australia -- new south wales -- history, railroads -- history -- new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Preston, R.G, Tender Into Tank - Revised edition
A history of converting tender steam locomotives to tank locos on the New South Wales Government Railways, focusing on the 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 class locos.index, ill, maps, p.208.non-fictionA history of converting tender steam locomotives to tank locos on the New South Wales Government Railways, focusing on the 12, 13, 14, 19 and 20 class locos.locomotives -- australia -- new south wales -- history, railroads -- history -- new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, Locomotives Beyond Recall
A history of early steam locomotives of the New South Wales Government Railways, also including the D58 class 3-cylinder 4-8-2.index, ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionA history of early steam locomotives of the New South Wales Government Railways, also including the D58 class 3-cylinder 4-8-2.locomotives -- australia -- new south wales -- history, railroads -- history -- new south wales -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McCarthy, M.J, Bellbrakes, Bullocks & Bushmen, 1987
A history of the tramways and sawmills of Gembrook 1885-1985index, ill, maps, p.104.non-fictionA history of the tramways and sawmills of Gembrook 1885-1985timber tramways - australia - history, logging railroads -- victoria -- gembrook -- history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cassells, K.R, The Sanson Railway, 1962
A history of the Sanson Tramway north of Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionA history of the Sanson Tramway north of Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroad operations - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gunzburg, Adrian et al, Rails Through the Bush: Timber and Firewood Tramways and Railway Contractors of Western Australia, 2008
A history of the timber and firewood tramways and railway contractors of Western Australiaindex, ill, maps, p.304.non-fictionA history of the timber and firewood tramways and railway contractors of Western Australiatramways - western australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, The Beechy, 1992
The life and times of the Colac - Beech Forest - Crowes narrow gauge railway 1902-1962index, ill, maps, p.170.non-fictionThe life and times of the Colac - Beech Forest - Crowes narrow gauge railway 1902-1962vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gunzburg, Adrian et al, Rails Through the Bush: Timber and Firewood Tramways and Railway Contractors of Western Australia, 2008
A history of the timber and firewood tramways and railway contractors of Western Australiaindex, ill, maps, p.300.non-fictionA history of the timber and firewood tramways and railway contractors of Western Australiatramways - western australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Cuffley, Peter, That Little Train The Puffing Billy Railway 1900-1953, 1987
An illustrated history of the 2'6" Puffing Billy railway from Upper Fern Tree Gully to Gembrook in Victoria.index, ill, maps. p.235.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the 2'6" Puffing Billy railway from Upper Fern Tree Gully to Gembrook in Victoria.vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, puffing billy - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fiddian, Marc, Potatoes, Passengers and Posterity, 1978
A brief illustrated history of the 2'6" Puffing Billy railway from Upper Fern Tree Gully to Gembrook in Victoriaindex, ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionA brief illustrated history of the 2'6" Puffing Billy railway from Upper Fern Tree Gully to Gembrook in Victoriavr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, puffing billy - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stamford, F.E. et al, Powelltown, 1984
A history of the 3' narrow gauge timber tramway from Yarra Junction to Powelltown and beyond, as well as the many tramways branching off it.index, ill, maps, p.151.non-fictionA history of the 3' narrow gauge timber tramway from Yarra Junction to Powelltown and beyond, as well as the many tramways branching off it.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Browning, John et al, Australian Sugar Industry Locomotives, 1978
A short history of narrow gauge sugar cane tramway locomotives used in Australia... predominantly in Queensland.index, ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionA short history of narrow gauge sugar cane tramway locomotives used in Australia... predominantly in Queensland.sugar tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Coaling From the Clouds, 1971
A history of the coal railways out of Mount Rochfort and the Denniston Incline railway in the north of the South Island of New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the coal railways out of Mount Rochfort and the Denniston Incline railway in the north of the South Island of New Zealand.industrial railroads - new zealand - history, colliery railroads - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Sawdust and Steam, 1975
A history of the railways and tramways of the eastern Otway Ranges in South Western Victoria.index, ill, maps, p.102.non-fictionA history of the railways and tramways of the eastern Otway Ranges in South Western Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stocks, Ian et al, Salute to the Hudswells, 2014
The story of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company's narrow gauge steam locomotives built by the Hudswell Clarke company for Queensland and Fiji.index, ill, maps, p.140.non-fictionThe story of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company's narrow gauge steam locomotives built by the Hudswell Clarke company for Queensland and Fiji.industrial railroads - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Houghton, Norm, Timber And Gold, 1980
A History of the Sawmills and Tramways of the Wombat Forest near Trentham in Victoria from 1855 to 1940index, ill, maps, p.84.non-fictionA History of the Sawmills and Tramways of the Wombat Forest near Trentham in Victoria from 1855 to 1940timber tramways - australia - history, industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McDonald, Keith, Steel and Rails In Newcastle, 1981
A history of the steelworks railways in the Newcastleindex, ill, maps. P.118.non-fictionA history of the steelworks railways in the Newcastlesteelworks railways - australia - history, industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Attenborough, Peter, South Maitland Railways, 2001
A century of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle in 2001.index, ill, maps, p.128.non-fictionA century of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle in 2001.colliery railroads - australia - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gifford H. Eardley, The Railways of the South Maitland Coalfields, 1969
A history of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle.index, ill, maps, p.162.non-fictionA history of the steam operated coal hauling South Maitland Railways near Newcastle.colliery railroads - australia - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Flint, Edward John, The Locomotives of Fairymead Sugar Mill 1882-2004, 2008
A list of the steam and diesel locomotives that worked on the narrow gauge Fairymead sugar mill railways near Bundaberg in Queensland between 1882 & 2004.index, ill, maps, p.210.non-fictionA list of the steam and diesel locomotives that worked on the narrow gauge Fairymead sugar mill railways near Bundaberg in Queensland between 1882 & 2004.sugar tramways - queensland - history, industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gifford H. Eardley et al, The Shale Railways of NSW, 1974
A history of the shale railway in the Wolgin Valley near Lithgow New South Wales.index, ill, maps. p.243.non-fictionA history of the shale railway in the Wolgin Valley near Lithgow New South Wales.industrial railroads - australia - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Arsenic and Molasses, 1998
A history of the tramways and sawmills of Gembrook 1885-1985index, ill, maps, p.88.non-fictionA history of the tramways and sawmills of Gembrook 1885-1985timber tramways - australia - history, logging railroads -- australia -- powelltown (vic.) -- history