Record of early industryColoured photograph (and b/w print) of Boiler House at Whykes & Sons' Slaughter House and yards, functioned for Whykes Butchers from 1863-1994, situated at Slaughterhouse Rd. Durham Leadbuninyong, whykes, butchers, slaughterhouse, industry, farming, boiler house

Record of early industryColoured photograph (and b/w print) of detail, interior of Boiler House, Whykes & Sons' Slaughter House and yards, showing knocking box -crush, functioned for Whykes Butchers from 1863-1994, situated at Slaughterhouse Rd. Durham Leadbuninyong, whykes, butchers, slaughterhouse, industry, farming, boiler house, knocking box

Record of early industryColoured photograph (and b/w print) of detail, interior of Boiler House, Whykes & Sons' Slaughter House and yards, showing railing and washing area for carcasses, functioned for Whykes Butchers from 1863-1994, situated at Slaughterhouse Rd. Durham Leadbuninyong, whykes, butchers, slaughterhouse, industry, farming, boiler house, washing area

INdustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse Lane, Durham Lead, boiler, operated until 1994. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers

INdustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse Lane, Durham Lead, boiler (detail). Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, boiler

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse Lane, Durham Lead, digester for rendering fat. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, digester, rendering

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse Lane, Durham Lead, digester for rendering fat, detail showing outlet door. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, rendering

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse Lane, Durham Lead, controls for boiler. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, boiler, controls

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse Lane, Durham Lead, Whykes Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead, interior of boiler house, corner view. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, boiler house

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse Lane, Durham Lead, Whykes Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead, Whykes Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead, sheep and cattle stockyard. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, stockyards

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead, stockyard and holding shed. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, stockyards, holding shed

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead, skins shed for drying sheep skins. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, skin shed, sheepskins

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead, boiler house and slaughter yards. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, boilerhouse, slaughter yards

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead, boiler house and killing shed.. Colour and b/w copiesbuninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, boilerhouse, killing shed

IndustryPeter Whykes at site of original Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead.buninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, peter whykes

IndustryFrank Ritchie and Peter Whykes at site of original Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead.buninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, peter whykes, frank ritchie

IndustryWhykes Slaughterhouse, Durham Lead, unloading ramp from north..buninyong, whykes, slaughterhouse, durham lead, butchers, unloading ramp

non-fictionAn Australian Airman's escape from Turkey in the First World War

p.222.fictionAn intense, atmospheric novel that powerfully evokes the restless, romantic days of fighting Ireland, A Death in Ireland is a literate thriller of uncommon sophistication, rich in theme, style and complexity of characters.ireland - 20th century politics, ireland - geography

Ill, p.262.fictionTatsu (Sessue Hayakawa) is a reclusive, tortured artist who continually paints brilliant pictures of a dragon that has the soul of a princess. When Tatsu meets the beautiful Ume Ko (Tsuru Aoki), he thinks that she is the living embodiment of the princess he has spent years imagining. He immediately falls for Ume Ko; initially overjoyed, Tatsu soon becomes despondent when he realizes he has lost his inspiration to paint. He must now somehow learn to balance love with artistic fervor.painting - japan, novels - japan

ill, maps, p.76.non-fictionA history of the Victorian Railway's branch line from Robinvale to Lette in New South Wales that was built but never opened to rail traffic.railroad construction - victoria - history, railroads -- victoria -- history

This hat was sent home to Laanecoorie, from Malaya, in 1941 by Driver Cyril John Johnson VX36298, 1 Coy A.A.S.C whilst a POW. Cyril enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 17.6.1940 age 22 years 2 months. Posted to 8th Div Petrol Coy Seymour 25.7.1940, hospital 12.8.1940 with Mumps, rejoin unit 31.8.1940, embark for overseas 2.2.1941, disembark Singapore 19.2.1941. He is listed as missing on 16.2.1942 and later listed as POW in a Thai Camp no date. (He was on the Burma Railway) Last entry on his records states Presumed to be dead 12.9.1944 SWPA. (South West Pacific Area) He with hundreds of others were on the Japanese prison ship Rakuyo Maru to Japan when it was sunk by an American submarine. The hand written signatures on the hat include high ranking AIF Officers, major local Officials and dozens of 8th Division AIF soldiers. British pattern Pith Helmet, khaki coloured cotton cloth with brown leather strap over the top. Large quantity of hand written names on top. Inside rim has green felt lining. Dome section is plaited red silk with manufacturer's label at crest. Hat band is brown leather.On top written in pen & ink: Many army numbers & names of soldiers and some dignitaries.. On top written in ink: To Dad etc from Cyril.military equipment - army, costume - male headwear

not knownA common sight in shop and house windowsBrown card with gold lettering - 'Room To Let' - border in goldRoom To Let, W.H. Banks 120 Brunswick Street, Fitzroysigns, to let

Coloured photographic postcard. Image is of an Asian man standing against a hedge. He is dressed in a quilted blue hip length jacket, cream trousers and black boots. A long plait of hair extends over his left shoulder. Along the bottom edge is printed the words Australian Series - Little Mary - Little Mar-y!! On the reverse is writing and is addressed to Mr J M O C/- Electric Telegraph Office Bendigo Vic. A One penny stamp is affixed to the top right hand corner and is postmarked Maryborough Vic.Australian Series - Little Mary - Little Mar-y!!postcard