Leslie WILSON seated front row second from right.Copy of photograph of Grade 5 pupils at Nott Street Primary School in 1939.On reverse -Nott St Primary School 1427 Grade 4, 1939. Leslie Wilson seated front row, second from righteducation - primary schools, nott street primary school, leslie wilson

History of Amalgamated Engineers in Australia 1852-1920. Significant to the history of Australian trade unions. References to 7th Intercolonial Trades Union Congress 1891. References to Tom Mann.Paper. Front cover: white background; black text; black and white illustration of two men wearing top hats.Front cover: author's name & title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, unions, amalgamated engineering union, amalgamated society of engineers, buckley, k.d., history, 7th intercolonial trades hall congress, mann, tom

Untold story of the Eureka Stockade (3 December 1854). The rebellion at Eureka arose as a protest against compulsory mining licences for gold miners and led to the siege at the Stockade by colonial forces.Local significance. Relevant to the history of the Eureka Stockade that took place in Ballarat in 1854.Paper; book. Front cover: Red, blue and black background with an artistic rendition of the battle of Eureka. Yellow and white text. Front cover: author name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, eureka stockade, eureka lead, gold mining - ballarat, mining licences - ballarat, civil disobedience, lalor, peter, scobie, james, ballarat reform league, bentley, james, humffray, john, southern cross, australian history

Songs are written by various artists. The songs are a continuation of the aims of the Ballarat Reform League, founded by Ballarat miners in November 1854. Historical relevance - Eureka Stockade and beyond.Paper; book. Front cover: sky blue background with images of clouds; image of the Southern Cross flag; blue text.Front cover: editor's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat reform league, miners - ballarat, songs, history, eureka stockade, eureka stockade celebration

An account of the Miners' Federation in Wongthaggi, Victoria - its history and significant influence upon the local community.Relevant to the history of trade unions in Australia, particularly the Miners' Federation in the town of Wonthaggi.Paper; book. Front cover: orange/yellow and black. White and black text. Picture (artistic impression) of coal miners.Front cover: title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, miners' federation, wonthaggi, state coal mine, unions, history, miners, mining - coal

Contents: Badges of labour The banner painters Banners of pride British tradition National symbolism City and landscape WorkRelevant to labour and union banners and propaganda.Paper; paperback book. Front cover: yellow background; image of a large man, red trucks and skyscrapers; black text.Front cover: authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, union banners, flags, badges, unions, union emblems, history, union history

Jan Vennik was a miner at the Eureka Stockade who was arrested for alleged treason. This book investigates whether Jan Vennik was innocent and provides a biographical account beyond what happened at the Stockade. Vennik was acquitted of the treason charges.Significant to the story of the Eureka Stockade. Biographical interest.Paper; paperback book. Front cover: colour photograph of the Southern Cross/Eureka Flag; blue theme; white text.Front cover: Title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, vennik, jan, eureka stockade, gold, gold miners, treason, biography, dutch miners - eureka

A critique of neoliberalism. Chomsky argues against pro-corporate economies and political policies that boost the power of private ownership. He points to detrimental policies endowed upon poorer nations by IMF, the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation.Contemporary relevance to governance and economy of first and third world countries & deployment of neoliberalism.Paper; book. Front cover: black background; colour picture of protesters facing off against police; white lettering.Front cover: authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, neoliberalism, economics, economy, politics, policy, corporate ownership, international monetary fund, imf, the world bank, world trade organisation, social commentary, free enterprise, democracy

Autobiographical account from John Button following his departure from parliament. The book includes views about republicanism, politics and travel. He visited Ballarat during this time.Autobiographical interest. Political views. Marginal relevance to Ballarat. John Button was leader of the government in the Senate and industry minister from 1983 to 1993. He was born in Ballarat.Paper; book. Front cover: black and white picture of John Button (author); white background; white and purple lettering. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, autobiography, button, john, alp, australian labor party, senators, travel, republicanism, politics, ballarat

Button's travels from 1975 to 1990 as member and Australian Government Industry Minister. Button was born in Ballarat and was a federal ALP senator; he served as a senior minister in the Hawke and Keating governments. Of some relevance to the government of the day, the ALP and to Ballarat. Travel focus. Biographical interest.Book; 241 pages. Front cover: white background; colour caricature of John Button; black, orange and green lettering.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, alp, australian labor party, ballarat, button, john, government, travel, hawke, bob, keating, paul

The book reflects upon the Labour movement's stance on World War I and, later, the threat of World War II. Right-wing political influences of the day are considered.Social and political commentary pertinent to the WWI and WWII era.Paper; book. Front cover: green background; orange and yellow drawing of a man swinging a mallet; orange and yellow text. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, social commentary, politics, labour movement, wwii, wwi, working class, socialism

It was noted in 100 BC that weavers of asbestos became ill. Reports of its bad effects have continued throughout history. In Australia in 1939, employees of James Hardie were reported as having respiratory disorders. The link between asbestos and cancer was confirmed in New York in 1943. Irrespective of this, it is only in recent decades that appropriate measures have been taken to remove and handle asbestos.Of significance to responsible workplace and community health and safety.Paperback. Cover has black background with a picture of a human skull. Title in red on front cover, with union name and logo.Title and union name on front cover.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, asbestos, asbestosis, cfmeu

A history of private bus services in Victoria. Includes many anecdotal accounts as well as illustrations.Relevant to history and development of industry and employment possibilities in Victoria.Paper; book. Front cover: light green background; artistic impression of a male driving a Geelong bus; black lettering. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, public transport, buses, buses - private, businesses, employment, history

A history of the AMWU. The AWMU is an Australian trade union that was part of campaigns for the Eight Hour Day, maternity leave, superannuation, apprentice rights and family-friendly conditions. 1.The AMWU: Politics and Industrial Relations, 1852-2012 /​ Greg Patmore 2.The Hope of the World: The Amalgamation of ADSTE and the AMWU /​ Andrew Dettmer 3.One Big Metal Union? The Impact of Union Amalgamation in Western Australia /​ Bobbie Oliver 4.Off to the Mystery Picnic: Mobilising Young Engineers in Victoria, 1941-1961 /​ Keir Reeves 5.The Female Confectioners Union, 1916-1945 /​ Cathy Brigden 6.The Melbourne Typographical Society and the Melbourne Trades and Labour Council, 1874-76 /​ Andrew Reeves 7.Australia Reconstructed /​ Andrew Scott 8.Celebration of a Union: The Banners and Iconography of the AMWU /​ Andrew Reeves pt. 2 AMWU People 9.The Struggle Continues: Laurie Carmichael Talks /​ Andrew Dettmer 10.Three Tassie Women and Their Union Experiences /​ Robyn McQueeney 11.`Red' Fred - Left in the Right Time and Place: A Political Analysis of Fred Thompson /​ Cora Trevarthen 12.Unity Commands Respect: Memories of EZ /​ Glenys Lindner 13.A Self-contained City: Metalworkers and the Midland Railway Workshops, 1904-1994 /​ Ric McCracken 14.The AMWU Queensland Coal Shop Stewards /​ Chris Harper. Relevant to the history of trade unions and the labour movement, particularly the AWMU.Paper; book. Front cover: sepia background - feint pictures; colour picture of union banner; red and black lettering. Front cover: title and editors' names.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, unions, amwu, australian manufacturing workers union, history, amalgamated metal workers' and shipwrights' union, social conditions, labor movement, amalgamations - unions, industrial relations

Part of production incorporating the 1997 year book and the last grade six graduation on front.Draft mock-up cover of school history with photocopied school photograph inserts. A3 page folded to contain 4 black and white photocopied photos of classes at Southwood Primary School 1980 and 1988 - photo of school pasted on front.