An introduction to the historical background of Australia, including human inhabitants, flora, fauna, topography, industries, cities and towns. Historic indicator of the attitudes of the 1940 era.To Ruth with Love from Mum & Dad Christmas 1945topography, natural history, agriculture

A booklet recording some historical events in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, Australia area, particularly Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale and Sale. These articles first appeared in 'Moe Star' between October and December, 1948.settlers, transport, agriculture, ships and shipping

Brief history of Boyd's years in Australia, particularly his connection with Boydtown in Eden and the whaling industry, but including information on his pastoral activities and other interests.settlers, whaling industry, ships and shipping, agriculture

Each yearly volume presents a comprehensive picture of life in the State of Victoria, documenting change and development, socially and economically. Also physical description and natural environment.government, agriculture, welfare services

An account of the early settlers of Combienbar, East Gippsland, Victoria - their struggles and achievements to 1945. Illustrated with photographs and includes map of the valley.settlers, agriculture, mines and mining

Personal records of twenty-six residents of East Gippsland, Victoria, captured in print and photographs. Lives and legends from a vanishing breed of people that have helped shape the fact of Australia.settlers, agriculture, aboriginals

Documents the distinctive slatted barns of the Lower Snowy River, Orbost, Victoria. Includes sketch maps, barn plans, history of area and families and personal ineterviews.Ngaire Donald May Leatchland settlement, agriculture, natural disasters, transport

Recollections of natural history adventures from childhood to adulthood in Gippsland, by a lover of all wildlife; together with comments on farming on difficult land, and Soldier Settlement difficulties.land settlement, agriculture

The third edition of Mary Gilberts collection of stories gathered from writings of early pioneers or their descendants Orbost Victoriasettlers, township, agriculture

A Journal presenting research on the local area by students of Secondary College containing an analysis of an Anzac diary an account of the close knit farming community of Jarrahmond and stories of the black smith Orbost Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, agriculture, trades

A Journal presenting history of the Orbost district produced from information gathered during a historical bus trip taken by thirty local residents to Bete Bolong Newmerella Corringle and Lochend Orbost Victoriatransport, agriculture, world war 1939 - 1945

Folder containing photocopies extracts from the Bairnsdale Advertiser 1960c subtitled Our Province in the Making plus extracts from Lakes Post newspaper 1990c titled The History of Lakes Entrance Victoriasettlement, transport, agriculture, waterways

Newspaper cuttings on the life of Maisie Byrne nee Ault with copies of her stories and observations on nature environment pets and how to tackle adversity cheerfully Lakes Entrance Victoriaagriculture, arts, environment

A booklet of reminiscences from teb seniors living in the local community of Maffra Victoriasettlers, timber industry, township, agriculture

A facsimile edition of pages devoted to Australia appearing in Cassells Picturesque Australia Victoriahistory, exploration, mines and mining, agriculture

A souvenir bokklet produced for the cenenary of the Parish and township of Bundalaguah Gippsland Victoriatownship, settlers, agriculture, education

The story of Wonnangatta Station in Victoria High Country, and the hardy people who settled and carved a living in the remote area.settlement, agriculture

A series of articles which appeared in the Gippsland Mercury newspaper in 1882 describing twenty two of the large estates in cenral Gippsland Victoriaagriculture, topograpy

Four other photographs of gardens and roses 05228.1, .2, .3 21 x 30 cmColour photograph of Nowa Nowa Community Health Centre Memorial Gardens established in June 2000 from an idea of Nellie Melba Welsh Nowa Nowa Victoriaagriculture, machinery

Colour photograph of five women Nell Ross, Ella Cole, Nan Fraser, Dorothy Lindsay, Muriel Gregory all member of the Uniting Church taken at Jemmys Point Lakes Entrance Victoriaagriculture, machinery

Myrtle Fish collection daughter of George Price GrantSepia toned photograph showing large Bullock team of George Price Grant of Metung moving a small building in Metung district four men visible one on right with an axe other with whips. Bare hill and a few dead trees in background showing early land improvement for agriculture Metung Victoriaschools, postal services, genealogy

Also a second photograph of Mrs Gasson rowing a boat on the Nicholson river old road bridge in background showing central lifting span which never worked 05348.1Black and white postcard of woman Sylvia Gasson in a row boaty on Nicholson River Hill opposite shows signs of being cleared of trees Nicholsong VictoriaNicholson Rivertransport, agriculture, genealogy

Black and white photograph showing team of fourteen bullocks pulling a wagon load of produce with driver walking at side on wide and well maintained road, tall thick forest either side, East Gippsland Victoriaagriculture, machinery

Shed behind workers in clad and roofed with bark sheets held in place with horizontal timbers. The contractor with steam engine travelled around the district as requested by land ownersBlack and white photograph of fire workers baling hay using small steam engine to power the baler on a farm in East Gippslandagriculture

Bags of maize stacked nearby. People thought to be George and Evelyn BurneBlack and white photograph showing man and woman at a machine for husking maize powered by stationary motor bike at Burnes farm Collemondah Kalimna West Victoriaagriculture

Black and white photograph of farmer with two horse team pulling reaper and binder driven by Thorpe Burne Snr at Collemondah Kalimna West Victoriaagriculture

Black and white photograph of two horse drawn hay carts standing while haystack is being built by three men Kalimna West Victoriaagriculture, machinery

Sepia toned photograph of reaper and binder drawn by two horses cutting and tying hay prior to the sheaves being stooked for drying Victoriaagriculture

Sepia toned photograph of haystack under construction power from stationary motor car being used to lift hay to working area Victoriaagriculture

The illustrations are a light hearted look at the constant daily chores of a free settler and his family facing life on the landMono toned postcard featuring a collage of ten illustrations from the Illustrated Australian News 1882 titled The Free Selector at Homeagriculture