448 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 25 cm.Genealogists and local historians have probably seen every birth, marriage, death and census record available, and are adept at unsing the internet for research. However, once they have learnt everything they can from them, the next step is reading and understanding older documents. These can be hard to find (not many are online), are often written in challenging handwriting and use legal and other unfamiliar terms. Some will be in Latin, antiquated English or Scots. Readers need to be able to understand the nature and intent of a range of documents as well as the palaeography (the handwriting) and orthography (the 'shape' of the contents). Documents covered include wills and testaments, contracts, indentures, charters, land records, personal letters, official records, Church records and others, mainly from the period 1560 to 1800. Also covered are dates, numbers, calendars, measurements and money, abbreviations, transcription conventions, letter-forms and glossaries, and it includes a Latin primer.genealogy -- handbooks, local history -- archival resources., genealogy -- archival resources.

Balwyn North : Kew High School History Writing Group, April 2013 ©2013 10 unnumbered pages, 111 pages : illustrations (some colour), facsimiles, portraits ; 30 cm non-fiction"A story of triumph and tribulation, of a school that has served the young people of the kew area ably for fifty years."kew high school (vic.) -- history., high schools -- victoria -- kew -- history., kew (vic.) -- history.

The bridal coat was part of a wedding ensemble worn by Peg Young in 1939. The final two images in the carousel include a wedding photograph of Peg and her husband. A letter accompanying the donation on file describes the outfit as: "Rosemary [Peg] looked very nice indeed in a simple white satin dress that made her look very tall and slim. It had trimming round the neck, down the front and on the shoulders that looked like quilting, with a little gold in it, and she wore gold slippers and a lovely lace veil, lent by Auntie Nellie. She carried a large sheaf of bright red roses." Mrs Peg Young, a Kew resident was at one stage President of the Children's Book Council of Australia. She was also a member of the Kew Historical Society. The coat was donated by her daughter, Mrs Helen Tutt.Floor-length satin bridal coat with a buttoned full length opening at the front extending the length of the garment. The front of the coat is hand-quilted in an abstract design of arabesques. The buttons are covered with the same satin fabric as the coat. Accompanying the dress there is a photo of the couple on the steps of the unnamed church in London and a letter describing the event, including the coat.Transcript of accompanying letter: Red Cottage Mallory Road Hove 4 Sussex England July 21.39 Dear Faith I have been up to London today to Rosemary's (Peggy) wedding. Though you might like to hear about it. To my mind the one sad part was that your Uncle Bertie and your adopted sister could not be there. Daisy (Margaret) has been simply splendid in all she has done. Rosemary looks very nice indeed in a simple white satin dress that made her look very tall & slim. It had trimming round the neck down the front & on the shoulders that looked like quilting, with a little gold in it, & she wore gold slippers & a lovely lace veil lent by Auntie Nellie. She carried a large sheaf of bright red roses. Her two bridesmaids were Mary & Brenda. They wore the same bridesmaids dresses as they wore at their sister Peggy's wedding a few weeks ago. They were very pale blue satin, simply made, with long skirts & they had lovely little flat bouquets made of the heads of all sorts of flowers out in the gold holder which I am sending you & tied round the handle with gold ribbon. They had wreaths of the same flowers in their hair. Nevil gave Rosemary away."costumes, wedding dresses, wedding coats, peg young, helen tutt, fashion design, fashion -- united kingdom, fashion -- 1930s

A wooden racquet with white plastic shoulder supports, and grooved handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse, accompanied by an emblem of a wreathed owl on a book: UNIVERSITY. Below on stem: MAGNAN. Manufacturer's emblem, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a gold ribboned black badge. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS, U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Plastictennis

Framed collage featuring a letter written by Tilden to Marion Anderson, associated envelope postmarked March 6, 1949, and a book page with reproduced photograph of young Tilden playing tennis in a stadium. Page has signature by Tilden in blue ink. Letter thanks recipient for her letter and gives message of encouragement for her son 'Brat' (Arthur Anderson). The Anderson's were close friends of Tilden who supported him during a 10 month period of incarceration in 1949. Materials: Paper, Metal, Glass, Cardboard, Photographic emulsion, Lead, Glue, Inktennis

Mrs Dickins' Horible Children: Anecdotes in the Life of a Growing Family / by Joy Stewart. Whitfield, 2004. Qld. : Marie-Claire Nemel, 2004. 91 p. : col. ill., ports. ; 29 cm. non-fictionjoy stewart, dickins family -- kew (vic.)

[Melbourne] : J.B. Were & Son, 1964 xv, 309 p. : ill., facsims., maps, port. ; 20 cm. non-fictionwere, jonathan binns, victoria - history

The 8th Light Horse Regiment was raised at Broadmeadows Camp in 1914 and served at Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine, Transjordan and Syria. At Gallipoli the regiment took part in the ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 and suffered horrendous casualties including the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White. Following the evacuation the regiment was brought up to full strength under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC and went on the participate in all the major actions of the desert campaign culminating in the capitulation of Turkey in October 1918. The regiment was in reserve at Beersheba and came under air attack resulting in the death of Lieutenant Colonel Maygar. The post-war regimental association met regularly until the late 1970s when dwindling numbers brought about its closure.A rare document relating to a Victorian mounted regiment of World War 1 (1914-1918) with the thank-you cards providing a unique method of recording the passing of this proud regiment into history.Blue hardback scrap book containing a roll of members of the 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF Association, some newspaper clippings about Light Horse in the Middle East campaign, collection of return-thanks cards for deceased members of the regiment pasted in, and hand written letter to Matthew (Matt) Maynes thanking him for his sterling service as secretary of the association.8th light horse, association, wwi, world war one

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter, deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter; deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter, deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly newsletter, deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter; deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter; deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter; deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletter is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of Newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter, deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter, deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Victorian Deaf SocietyThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter; deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Adult Deaf & Dumb Society of VictoriaThe significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of newsletters; 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter, deaf newsletter

Newsletterof the Victorian Deaf SocietyThe Significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of Newsletters, 30cmHx21.5cmW, 2 copiesour monthly letter, deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Victorian Deaf SocietyThe Significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of Newsletters, 30cmHx21.5cmW, 2 copiesour monthly letter; deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Victorian Deaf SocietyThe Significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of Newsletters, 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter, deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Victorian Deaf SocietyThe Significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of Newsletters, 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter, deaf newsletter

Newsletter of the Victorian Deaf SocietyThe Significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of Newsletters, 30cmHx21.5cmWour monthly letter, deaf newsetter

Newsletter of the Victorian Deaf SocietyThe Significance of these newsletters is in the detail of information they contain about the people and activities of the Deaf community in Victoria and interstate.Green bound book of Newsletters, 30cmHx21.5cmW, 2 copiesour monthly letter; deaf newsletter

The booklet states this is as used by The Deaf and Dumb. Drawn and engraved by a deaf mute. Also accompanying letter from John Hallett of the Royal South Australian Deaf Society Inc.This is presumed to be the first dictionary of signs in Australia16cmHx10cmW, 8 pages photocopyfinger alphabet

Booklet created by Caulfield City Council on the occasion of the visit of H. R. H. Prince of Wales' to Australia in 1920.Grey paper cover with gold printed text bound with purple wool thread. The booklet contains 5 pages with black and white facsimile copy of cover and pages from a book possibly presented to HRH Prince Edward of Wales on the occasion of his visit. Final page is a copy of a letter from H.R.H to the City of Caulfield.