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Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Patricia Macwhirter, Harewood, Western Port : stardust to us, 2016
Harewood house built by the Lyall Family with the history around this house and familyxiii, 316 p.; 26 cmnon-fictionHarewood house built by the Lyall Family with the history around this house and familyharewood, yamerboke, dockin, lyall -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Harrigan, Leo J, Victorian Railways To '62, 1962
The history of the Victorian Railways from the 1850s to 1962.index, ill, maps, p.299.non-fictionThe history of the Victorian Railways from the 1850s to 1962.railroads -- australia -- history, railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history. -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Robyn Crocker et al, Running wild in the scrub : a history of Buln Buln East & the Mizpah settlement, 2015
Crown Allotments Map, Butchers, Bakers and a Pupil Register. Honor Rolls from World War 1 and World War 11viii, 174 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionCrown Allotments Map, Butchers, Bakers and a Pupil Register. Honor Rolls from World War 1 and World War 11mizpah settlement, buln buln east (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, Early settlers of the Casey-Cardinia district, 2010
Early settlers of the Casey-Cardinia districtxix, 273 p.; 28 cmnon-fictionEarly settlers of the Casey-Cardinia districtberwick (vic.), edward fitzhaley a'beckett -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, John Poynter, The audacious adventures of Dr Louis Laurence Smith : 1830-1910 Volume 2, 2014
"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty years of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website.xx, 694 p.; 25 cmnon-fiction"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty years of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website. ll smith, louis laurence smith, upper beaconsfield (vic.), louisville, beaconsfield (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, John Poynter, The audacious adventures of Dr Louis Laurence Smith : 1830-1910 Volume 1, 2014
"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty years of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website.xx, 694 p.; 25 cmnon-fiction"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty years of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website. ll smith, louis laurence smith, upper beaconsfield (vic.), louisville, beaconsfield (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Ian D Clark et al, The children of the Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorate : an anthology of their reminiscences, 2016
An anthology of the reminiscences of the children of the Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorateviii, 341 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionAn anthology of the reminiscences of the children of the Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorateindigenous australians, port phillip aboriginal protectorate -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, John Wells, Gippsland : people, a place and their past, 1986
Gippsland : people, a place and their pastxvi, 299 p.; 25 cmnon-fictionGippsland : people, a place and their pastgippsland -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Patrick Ferry, St Patrick's, Pakenham : from the wilds of the Australian bush to outer-suburban Melbourne, c. 1840 to 2016, 2016
History of St Patrick's Pakenham 1840-2016xvi, 218 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionHistory of St Patrick's Pakenham 1840-2016pakenham (vic.), st patrick's church -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Darren Arnott, No regard for the truth : friendship and kindness, tragedy and injustice, Rowville's Italian prisoners of war, 2019
About the Italian prisoners of war held at Rowville, Victoriax, 197 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionAbout the Italian prisoners of war held at Rowville, Victoriarowville (vic.), prisoners of war -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Thomas Clair Whiteside et al, A Valley in France - First World War Letters, 1999
World War I letters to his parents and sister while on active service from Egypt, France and Great Britain, 1915-1918xiii, 211 p.; 27 cmnon-fictionWorld War I letters to his parents and sister while on active service from Egypt, France and Great Britain, 1915-1918world war 1914-1918, whiteside family -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Eleanor Taylor, The Cardinian embroidery, 2006
The Cardinian Embroidery uses fabric, thread and the ancient art of stitching to depict the heritage and traditions of the Cardinia Shire as viewed in 2005. There are eight panels depicting 384 features of local significance. A brief historical note accompanies each feature. The individual textile artists are also listed.iv, 68 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionThe Cardinian Embroidery uses fabric, thread and the ancient art of stitching to depict the heritage and traditions of the Cardinia Shire as viewed in 2005. There are eight panels depicting 384 features of local significance. A brief historical note accompanies each feature. The individual textile artists are also listed. cardinia shire (vic.), embroidery -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Keith Macrae Bowden, The Western Port settlement and its leading personalities, c1970
The settlement of Western Port and leading personalitiesxii, 60 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionThe settlement of Western Port and leading personalitieswestern port settlement -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Patsy Adam-Smith, Hear the train blow : Patsy Adam-Smith's classic autobiography of growing up in the bush, 1981
Hear the train blow : Patsy Adam-Smith's classic autobiography of growing up in the bushxii, 180 p.; 27 cmnon-fictionHear the train blow : Patsy Adam-Smith's classic autobiography of growing up in the bushpatsy adam-smith -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, FC Hooper, The good country: Into the dawn of a new day (1968-1988), 1988
A sequel to The Good Country by Niel Gunsen.xviii, 308 p.; 25 cmnon-fictionA sequel to The Good Country by Niel Gunsen.shire of cranbourne, cranbourne (vic.), city of casey, -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Mott, Winifred, Pioneering in Steam Locomotion - Designer, Descendants, Restoration
A history of the locomotive designer Eugene Victor Siepen & the Mornington Railway Preservation Societyindex, ill, maps, p.239.non-fictionA history of the locomotive designer Eugene Victor Siepen & the Mornington Railway Preservation Societyrailroad engineers -- australia -- .biography, tourist railways and museums - victoria -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, James Terence Synan, A journey in faith : a history of Catholic education in Gippsland, 1850-1981, 2003
A journey in faith : a history of Catholic education in Gippsland, 1850-1981xii, 411 p.; 26 cmnon-fictionA journey in faith : a history of Catholic education in Gippsland, 1850-1981gippsland -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Ron Smith, The school on the small plateau : the history of the Garfield North State School No. 3849, 2014
History of the Garfield North Primary Schooliv, 160 p.; 25 cmnon-fictionHistory of the Garfield North Primary Schoolgarfield north (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Margaret McInnes, A school of our own : Macclesfield Primary School 3620 - a centenary history 1909-2009, 2009
A centenary history of Macclesfield Primary School 3620 - 1909-2009vii, 120 p.; 25 cmnon-fictionA centenary history of Macclesfield Primary School 3620 - 1909-2009macclesfield (vic.), macclesfield primary school -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Tyrone T Thomas, Outdoors in the Dandenongs, 1981
Different Bush Walking Tracks within the Dandenong Rangesvi, 90 p.; 26 cmnon-fictionDifferent Bush Walking Tracks within the Dandenong Rangesdandenongs, guide to the ranges -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Healy, Mary, Railways and Pastures - The Australian O'Keefes, 1988
History of the O'Keefe family and their involvement in the building of railways in Victoria.index, ill, maps, p.251.non-fictionHistory of the O'Keefe family and their involvement in the building of railways in Victoria.railway construction - victoria - history, railway workers - australia - history -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, 100 men, 100 years : a World War 1 walk in Berwick Cemetery, 2015
A compilation of stories of servicemen and their families with connections to Berwick Cemetery and the Great War.vi, 95 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA compilation of stories of servicemen and their families with connections to Berwick Cemetery and the Great War.world war 1914-1918, berwick (vic.), berwick cemetery -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, For some the bell tolled: : a World War 1 walk in Harkaway Cemetery (plus Harkaway Avenue of Honour), 2017
A compilation of stories of servicemen and their families with connections to Harkaway Cemetery and the Great War. Also includes servicemen remembered at the Harkaway Avenue of Honourvi, 87 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionA compilation of stories of servicemen and their families with connections to Harkaway Cemetery and the Great War. Also includes servicemen remembered at the Harkaway Avenue of Honourworld war 1914-1918, harkaway (vic.), harkaway cemetery -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Fay Woodhouse, The enterprising Mr MacGregor : stockbreeder & pioneer pastoralist, 2016
The Enterprising Mr MacGregor: Stockbreeder and Pioneer Pastoralist by Fay Woodhouse is a biography of Duncan MacGregor, a Scottish Highlander who became a prominent figure in Australia's pastoral industry. The book explores his journey from a shepherd to establishing successful breeding programs for cattle, sheep, and horses in the harsh Australian climate. MacGregor's ventures included draining the Kooweerup Swamp in Victoria and pioneering pastoral activities in Queensland's Channel Country. Despite facing challenges like the Federation Drought and financial setbacks, his story is one of resilience and ambition. (AI generated)ix, 189 p.; 24 cmnon-fictionThe Enterprising Mr MacGregor: Stockbreeder and Pioneer Pastoralist by Fay Woodhouse is a biography of Duncan MacGregor, a Scottish Highlander who became a prominent figure in Australia's pastoral industry. The book explores his journey from a shepherd to establishing successful breeding programs for cattle, sheep, and horses in the harsh Australian climate. MacGregor's ventures included draining the Kooweerup Swamp in Victoria and pioneering pastoral activities in Queensland's Channel Country. Despite facing challenges like the Federation Drought and financial setbacks, his story is one of resilience and ambition. (AI generated)duncan macgregor, koo wee rup (vic.), stockbreeding -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Helen Coulson, Story of the Dandenongs, 1959
History of European settlement of Dandenong ranges; minimal references to Aboriginal occupation.xv, 416 p.; 26 cmnon-fictionHistory of European settlement of Dandenong ranges; minimal references to Aboriginal occupation. dandenong ranges, land settlement, ferntree gully, scoresby (vic.), lysterfield (vic.), macclesfield (vic.), avonsleigh (vic.), wantirna (vic.), bayswater (vic.), rowville (vic.), emerald (vic.), yellingbo (vic.), cockatoo (vic.), early pastoralists -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Richard Myers, Berwick Mechanics Institute Free Library, 1999
What were Mechanics Institutes? Every country town seems to have one and they are often impressive 19th century buildings. Free Library is usually emblazoned across the facade, but nowadays there is probably a gallery, museum, or public hall in there. But where are the books? – and more intriguing, where are the mechanics? The answers are here. This book tells the story of one Mechanics Institute that is still operating as a library 136-odd years after being established. Along the way we learn much about how many of the other 1,300 Institutes established in Victoria operated.viii, 198 p.; 29 cmnon-fictionWhat were Mechanics Institutes? Every country town seems to have one and they are often impressive 19th century buildings. Free Library is usually emblazoned across the facade, but nowadays there is probably a gallery, museum, or public hall in there. But where are the books? – and more intriguing, where are the mechanics? The answers are here. This book tells the story of one Mechanics Institute that is still operating as a library 136-odd years after being established. Along the way we learn much about how many of the other 1,300 Institutes established in Victoria operated.berwick mechanics institute, free library -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, St. Mary's Centenary Committee, A Parish Carved from the Bush - The Centenary History of the Dandenong Parish. (St Mary's) 1883 - 1983, 1983
This book contains 192 pages of historical details about the parish's development and community life. With illustrations and maps.xi, 192 p.; 24 cmnon-fictionThis book contains 192 pages of historical details about the parish's development and community life. With illustrations and maps. st agatha's parish cranbourne, st michael's parish berwick -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Context Pty Ltd, Heritage of the City of Berwick - City of Berwick Conservation Study, 1993
Environmental history of the City of Berwick, containing photographs of various significan historical buildings.viii, 480 p.; 28 cmnon-fictionEnvironmental history of the City of Berwick, containing photographs of various significan historical buildings.city of berwick, heritage -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Jo Jenkinson, Nobelius - Heritage Park - An illustrated guide, 2002
Gembrook Nurseries known as Nobelius Nurseries was primarily a wholesale business, founded by Carl Axel Nobelius (1851-1921) and was operated by the Nobelius family for seventy years. It is on the Victorian Heritage Register. Contains various information, drawings, maps and photographs.vi, 57 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionGembrook Nurseries known as Nobelius Nurseries was primarily a wholesale business, founded by Carl Axel Nobelius (1851-1921) and was operated by the Nobelius family for seventy years. It is on the Victorian Heritage Register. Contains various information, drawings, maps and photographs.carl axel nobelius, trees, shrubs, plants, emerald (vic.) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Jennifer Coates et al, Historic Harkaway Cemetery - 150 years 1855 - 2005, 2005
Published in 2005, it provides a detailed history of the Harkaway Cemetery, including maps, plans, and genealogical records. The book is 27 pages long and includes an index. Some names included are Aurisch, Ramsden, Barr, Bruhn, Hessel, Troup, Wanke, Kent, Koenig, Meyer and Nichol.vi, 27 p.; 21 cmnon-fiction Published in 2005, it provides a detailed history of the Harkaway Cemetery, including maps, plans, and genealogical records. The book is 27 pages long and includes an index. Some names included are Aurisch, Ramsden, Barr, Bruhn, Hessel, Troup, Wanke, Kent, Koenig, Meyer and Nichol.harkaway (vic.), harkaway cemetery