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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - 60 Years on - History of the Wodonga Albury Camera Club 1953 - 2013, Paul Temple et al, 2013
A history of the Wodonga Albury Camera Club from its inception in the 1950s. Produced to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the club in 2013non-fictionA history of the Wodonga Albury Camera Club from its inception in the 1950s. Produced to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the club in 2013camera club, wodonga albury, clubs wodonga, photography -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Shire of Tallangatta - A History, Keith Swan, 1987
A history of the Shire of Tallangatta published by Keith Swan for the Tallangatta Shire Council. Traces the history of this area of northeast Victoria from its indigenous people to conflicts with European settlers and its development by pastoralists.non-fictionA history of the Shire of Tallangatta published by Keith Swan for the Tallangatta Shire Council. Traces the history of this area of northeast Victoria from its indigenous people to conflicts with European settlers and its development by pastoralists.dhuduroa / dhudhuruwa people, customs and traditions, history tallangatta -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Early History of the Upper Murray, C. A Smithwick, 2003
A collection of 17 articles originally published as stories in The Border Morning Mail. Stories of pioneer life, together with photos of people and places associated with the early history of the Upper Murray.non-fictionA collection of 17 articles originally published as stories in The Border Morning Mail. Stories of pioneer life, together with photos of people and places associated with the early history of the Upper Murray.frontier and pioneer life -- murray river region, murray river region, pioneers victoria -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - S.S.& A Club : A History, Howard C Jones, 1994
This book traces the History of the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Club in Albury NSW from early fundraising efforts in 1994 to development to an important services club and modern entertainment facility.non-fictionThis book traces the History of the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Club in Albury NSW from early fundraising efforts in 1994 to development to an important services club and modern entertainment facility.albury s.s & a club, veterans, service clubs nsw -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Branch Line : A history of the Wodonga - Tallangatta - Cudgewa Railway, Lloyd Holmes, 1985
This railway story concerns just one of the many branch lines that snaked across the landscape of Victoria. This book concentrates on the Wodonga - Tallangatta - Cudgewa line, a railway that took 32 years to complete from starting point to eventual terminus. The first section of the Wodonga to Tallangatta line opened in 1889 and was further extended in 1891. It was a vital community link until the passenger service closed in September 1961. The last regular goods train on the line ran on 21st April 1978. The north- east train line to Wodonga remained a significant factor in the development of Wodonga as a rural city in the 20th century.non-fictionThis railway story concerns just one of the many branch lines that snaked across the landscape of Victoria. This book concentrates on the Wodonga - Tallangatta - Cudgewa line, a railway that took 32 years to complete from starting point to eventual terminus. The first section of the Wodonga to Tallangatta line opened in 1889 and was further extended in 1891. It was a vital community link until the passenger service closed in September 1961. The last regular goods train on the line ran on 21st April 1978. The north- east train line to Wodonga remained a significant factor in the development of Wodonga as a rural city in the 20th century.railroads -- victoria, northeastern victoria, tallangatta, wodonga railways, cudgewa railroad -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Doomed Talgarno - A History, W. H. Ferguson, C. 1920 - 1929
A detailed study of the township of Talgarno in North Eastern Victoria, its geography and pioneering families. In the mid-1930s Talgarno’s river flats were inundated by the development of Lake Hume.non-fictionA detailed study of the township of Talgarno in North Eastern Victoria, its geography and pioneering families. In the mid-1930s Talgarno’s river flats were inundated by the development of Lake Hume.talgarno, pioneers north east victoria, lake hume -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - These Walls Speak Volumes - A history of Mechanics Institutes in Victoria, Pam Baragwanath et al, 2015
A comprehensive history of approximately 1,000 mechanics' institutes in Victoria and their contribution to the educational and cultural life of Victoria from 1839 to the present. Information includes the building status, social adult education, library history and heritage listings, as well as essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Winner of the Victorian Community History Award 2016non-fictionA comprehensive history of approximately 1,000 mechanics' institutes in Victoria and their contribution to the educational and cultural life of Victoria from 1839 to the present. Information includes the building status, social adult education, library history and heritage listings, as well as essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Winner of the Victorian Community History Award 2016 mechanics' institutes -- victoria, adult education -- victoria -- history, libraries -- victoria -- history., historic buildings -- victoria, victoria -- social life and customs -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Across the Threshold - A Ronan Family History from Kilkenny to Victoria, Malcolm Ronan, 1993
This is a tribute to the author's forebears who risked all and made audacious, often treacherous journeys to the other end of the world, to become pioneers of this country. John Ronan and his wife Johanna Fleming arrived in Australia on the 'Australia' from Kilkenny in 1853. Their descendants eventually settled in North East Victoria, around the Tallangatta district.non-fictionThis is a tribute to the author's forebears who risked all and made audacious, often treacherous journeys to the other end of the world, to become pioneers of this country. John Ronan and his wife Johanna Fleming arrived in Australia on the 'Australia' from Kilkenny in 1853. Their descendants eventually settled in North East Victoria, around the Tallangatta district.ronan family, victoria -- genealogy, ireland -- genealogy, tallangatta -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Mortlock Family History 1833-2003, R. Polkinghorne & R Mortlock
A detailed history of the Mortlock family, from their convict and then successful settler ancestor, Thomas John Mortlock, through succeeding generations of high-country settlers. Later branches of the family settled in the Castlemaine area, Wagga Wagga and Bethanga near Wodonga, Victoria. The history is profusely illustrated with maps, family photographs provided by Maud Cadman. There is some detail of the methods of settling the high country of the Monaro before the new Land Acts of 1861 and anecdotal reference to one family member running the Post Office at the Prisoner of War Camp at Cowra during World War IInon-fictionA detailed history of the Mortlock family, from their convict and then successful settler ancestor, Thomas John Mortlock, through succeeding generations of high-country settlers. Later branches of the family settled in the Castlemaine area, Wagga Wagga and Bethanga near Wodonga, Victoria. The history is profusely illustrated with maps, family photographs provided by Maud Cadman. There is some detail of the methods of settling the high country of the Monaro before the new Land Acts of 1861 and anecdotal reference to one family member running the Post Office at the Prisoner of War Camp at Cowra during World War IImortlock family, high country, bethanga, thomas mortlock, monaro -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The People Movers - A History of Victoria's Private Bus Industry 1910 - 1992, John Maddock
This is a history of the private bus companies of Victoria from the "dinosaur days" of the first motor buses early this century through expansion as effective and economical people movers through to their current and somewhat different status. Chapters deal with inner-suburban services, the large country towns, country services, tour and charter buses, and subsidised school bus services.non-fictionThis is a history of the private bus companies of Victoria from the "dinosaur days" of the first motor buses early this century through expansion as effective and economical people movers through to their current and somewhat different status. Chapters deal with inner-suburban services, the large country towns, country services, tour and charter buses, and subsidised school bus services.buses -- victoria -- history, bus lines -- victoria -- history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - A Baranduda History, Howard C Jones, 1988
A history of Baranduda in Northeast Victoria. Baranduda is a rural area and, since the 1970s, a rural and residential locality formed under the authority of the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation. It is near the junction of Yackandandah Road and the Kiewa Valley Highway, 10 km south-east of Wodonga. This publication traces the history of the area from its earliest know indigenous inhabitants, through the days of the earlier establishment of pastoral runs to more recent developments.Spiral boundnon-fictionA history of Baranduda in Northeast Victoria. Baranduda is a rural area and, since the 1970s, a rural and residential locality formed under the authority of the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation. It is near the junction of Yackandandah Road and the Kiewa Valley Highway, 10 km south-east of Wodonga. This publication traces the history of the area from its earliest know indigenous inhabitants, through the days of the earlier establishment of pastoral runs to more recent developments.baranduda, pioneers victoria, huon family, wodonga pioneers -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Days Gone by - Wodonga History, Frank Boyes, 1986
Stories about Wodonga History as told by Frank Boyes (aged 80 years). This booklet is subtitled "Memories of my first 30 years (until 1936)"Spiral boundnon-fictionStories about Wodonga History as told by Frank Boyes (aged 80 years). This booklet is subtitled "Memories of my first 30 years (until 1936)"history wodonga, frank boyes -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Let's Have Water - A history of the Fish River Water Supply, Robin McLachlan, Denis Barrett, Jack Domis, Nick Welling, 1997
A history of the development of the management of the Fish River Water Supply Scheme in Central NSW. The scheme extends across the local government areas of the Shire of Oberon, the City of Lithgow and the City of the Blue Mountains.non-fictionA history of the development of the management of the Fish River Water Supply Scheme in Central NSW. The scheme extends across the local government areas of the Shire of Oberon, the City of Lithgow and the City of the Blue Mountains.water nsw, fish river region nsw, oberon dam, water resources development nsw australia -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet, The History of Castle Cornet Guernsey, 1974
Belonged to Les Gaudion/White cover booklet by the Late B.H. St.J. O'Neil. 11th Edition.Published by The States Ancient Monuments Committee Guernsey. booklets -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Australian Army - A Brief History, Austin, Brigadier M and Lever, Major Geoff, 2001
A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.A bound volume of 96 pages featuring an image of an Australian soldier carrying an injured child on the cover. This publication includes 11 maps in colour as well as black and white and colour illustrations.A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.australian military, military history -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Booklet, Sun Print, Wahgunyah Primary School No. 644, Centenary 1878-1978: A Brief History of Wahgunyah, 1978
The Wahgunyah Centenary Committee published this book for the celebration in 197836 page booklet with beige cover and brown lettering, with a sketch of Wahgunyah School.wahgunyah primary school no 644, wahgunyah, schools -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photographs, J.Kosnar, History of the Rising Sun Badge
Wooden frame, glass cover & printed paper description of item. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book WW11, WW11 History Magazines, 1972
Red binder containing coloured magazines on WW11 Published in WW11 Printed text containing coloured and black and white photographs -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book Aircraft, The Pictorial History of Aircraft by David Mondey, 1975
Hard Cover 128 pages of text and coloured photos. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book RAAF, Always Ready. A history of R.A.A.F East Sale, unknown
Soft cover paper pages 169 pages. Black and white prints. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - History of Thurgoona, Howard C Jones, 1989
A short history of Thurgoona, New South Wales. It was commissioned by the Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation as a community service.non-fiction A short history of Thurgoona, New South Wales. It was commissioned by the Albury-Wodonga Development Corporation as a community service.thurgoona, thurgoona nsw history -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Look After the Missus and Kids. A history of Hobart Legacy 1923-2023
Book written by Stefan Petrow. More details to come. TBAHardcover book with blue cover published to cover the 100th anniversary of Hobart Legacy.hobart legacy, 100th anniversary, centenary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History buffs cheery as old school revived, 2001
Burwood State school, built 1865.Burwood State school, built 1865, abandoned and left derelict for a decade is about to become headquarters for the Victorian Association of School Councils. Box Hill Historical Society began to lobby for funding in 1995 to have the building restored and put to community use.Burwood State school, built 1865.primary schools, burwood primary school, no 461, victorian association of school councils, box hill historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History up in Smoke, 20/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School.Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School. The 106 year old building was saved from demolition after protests several years ago by former students concerned about its historic value. Whilst the school has been waiting relocation under the National Trust, it has been a target for vandals.Article in Nunawading Gazette, it is believed arsonists were responsible for the burning of the historic Vermont Primary School. primary schools, national trust of australia (victoria), vermont primary school, no. 1022, harradence, david -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, A Touch of History, 29/07/2000 12:00:00 AM
Pamphlet advertising Auction .Pamphlet advertising Auction of an Old Style Timber House at 6 Victoria Avenue, Mitcham.Pamphlet advertising Auction .auctions, victoria avenue, mitcham, no. 6, drake & co. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Orchard to bring history to life, 1992
Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard.Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard. Working with the National Trust, Parks and Recreation staff have developed an outline for the orchard. to conserve and maintain the property and incorporate activities common to Nunawading of the 1930's including an environmental living programme. Children will be able to live on the property over-night. Nunawading Council, with bicentennial funding, have purchased Matheson's Orchard.orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading, kavanagh, brendan, matheson orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History fails to impress, 2004
David Green, owner of a house at 36 Burnett Street, Mitcham wants the Council to remove a heritage overlay so that he can demolish it.David Green, owner of a house at 36 Burnett Street, Mitcham wants the Council to remove a heritage overlay so that he can demolish it. The house was originally owned by John McClare and his son John Edward McClare.David Green, owner of a house at 36 Burnett Street, Mitcham wants the Council to remove a heritage overlay so that he can demolish it.burnett street, mitcham, no 36, green, david hamilton, mcclare, john, mcclare, john e, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, History of Nunawading Synchronized Swimming Club, 1978 - 1993, c1994
After a brief introduction the book comprises a detailed list of the various competitions members have entered with comments on overseas travellers.After a brief introduction the book comprises a detailed list of the various competitions members have entered with comments on overseas travellers. Many photos are included.After a brief introduction the book comprises a detailed list of the various competitions members have entered with comments on overseas travellers.nunawading synchronized swimming club, swimming, nunawading swimming club, keeble, roz -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Short history of Nunawading, 198-?
Compiled by Nunawading Historical SocietyCompiled by Nunawading Historical SocietyCompiled by Nunawading Historical Societynunawading, society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Short history of Nunawading, 1971
Compiled by Eleanor Ronaldson (Mrs McCoy) , Nunawading Historical Society, 1971.Compiled by Eleanor Ronaldson (Mrs McCoy) , Nunawading Historical Society, 1971.Compiled by Eleanor Ronaldson (Mrs McCoy) , Nunawading Historical Society, 1971.local history, ronaldson, eleanor, mccoy, eleanor, city of nunawading