The Andrew Ross Museum was offically opened on 27th March 1993 as part of heritage week. A book launch of "Reminscences of Andrew Ross" was also launched. A set of photographs taken illustrate the displays in place at the time.Colour photographactivities, andrew ross museum, heritage week

From the Title page: "Lost - But Not Forgotten/ 'A Bitter Sweet Victory"/ HMAS SYDNEY/ In Memory of the 645". From Back Cover: "A Memorial Book with over 200 personal photographs based on the/ lives and families of the crew lost on HMAS Sydney II, 19 Nov 1941". Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard. Dark red and white colour print on front, spine and book. Cover illustrated in colour. Front montage of a sculpture of a woman with seascape in background. Back - Top - a memorial dome, Lower - Memorial Rose garden. 249 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Front end papers - Gold colour adhesive label with black print. Title page - handwritten information. Handwritten information - blue ink pen. "Carnarvon book launch/ Keith Shegog/ 18th Nov '02" Grey lead pencil - "$25". Adhesive label - black ink print. "WINNER of the 2003/ Mavis Hoey Memorial Prize/ Awarded by the Port/ Adelaide Historical Society"publications, books, biographies, hmas sydney ii, william (bill) thomason collection

Contents: • Next meeting, Eltham Shire Council; History, Memorabilia, etc • November Meeting • Christmas Function • Eltham Art in Public Places • Kangaroo Ground Book Launch • Andrew Ross Schoolhouse Museum • Municipal Restructuring • Other News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Harry Gilham: The War Memorial, Kangaroo Ground • Annual General Meeting • Autumn Excursion • Society Program • President’s Report • Book Launch, Andrew Ross Museum • R.H.S.V. Program • Bits and Pieces The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Document. Invitation a. Invitation to attend the German Masked Costume Ball to be held in the City Hall on 4 September 1982 to mark the Centenary of the death of Dr Henry Backhaus. Organized by the the RHSV (Bendigo Branch). b. Invitation to attend a book launch to mark the Centenary of the death of Dr Henry Backhaus on 7 September 1982 to be held at Dudley House. Organized by the the RHSV (Bendigo Branch).document, invitations, masked ball

9 members attended the minister's breakfast celebrating the sesquintennial of the M&HB Railway & Pier, and others joined them at noon to see the "Making Tracks" exhibition. Both exhibition and the book "Welcome & Farewell" were launched at the breakfast, and also plaques for Station Pier, PMR Station & Flinders Street Station. Ref items 1947.01-.13 for presentation material. 1946 for book launched at this event.Set of 24 photos taken at 'Making Tracks' exhibition launch breakfast at Station Pier celebrating 150th anniversay of Pier & railway (12-09-2004). Includes: .01: Launch of "Farewell & Welcome" with Transport Minister Peter Batchelor and Jill Barnard with Sonia Jennings. .02: Jill Barnard presenting the book to PMH&PS Secretary Pat Grainger. .03 & .04: RHSV launch of 'Making Tracks'. .05 & .06: Meyer Eidelson & Pat Grainger at exhibition. .07: Norah Howard & Lois Daley at exhibition. .08: Norah Howard & Pat Grainger. .09-.24: Exhibition details.transport - railways, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, arts and entertainment - literature, barnard, jill, jennings, sonia, norah howard, meyer eidelson, pat grainger, batchelor, peter

Article on book launch of Writing Nilluimbik; comprising about 30 snapshots of poetry, prose and illustrations celebrating the 30th anniversary of Living and Learning Nillumbik First Published by the Nillumbik Writers' Cooperative at Living and Learning Nillumbik, Eltham. Printed and bound by Adept Printing, 33 Nevin Drive, Thomastown, Vic. 3074Newsprintshort stories, reminiscences, living and learning centre, 30th anniversary, book launch, living and learning centre, writing nillumbik

The book was launched at Buna Barracks Albury 1999 by Hon Tim Fischer Deputy Prime Minister.Hardback book titled "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" by Doug Hunter 1999.Signed on fly leaf by author and launcher13th, light horse, book, cavalry, world war one, wwi

Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Dr Andrew Lemon: They’re Racing at . . . Eltham! • Annual General Meeting • They’re Racing at . . . Eltham! • The Thomas Sweeney Walk • Kangaroo Ground Excursion • Eltham – The DIY Years by Diana Bassett-Smith • Book Launch; “Eltham’s Serious and Their Neighbours” by Ken and Laurel Eckersall • Donations to the Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary. Host of celebrations The most Rev. N.D. Daly D.D. Bishop of Sandhurst. The Chairman - Very rev Father F.J. Owens and Celebrations Committee Invite with pleasure to the book launching by The Most Rev F.X. Thomas D.D. B.A. formmer Bishop of Geraldton of ''Henry Backhaus D.D.'' A Biography by Rev monsignor J. Hussey at Dudley House, 60 view Street, Bendigo Tuesday, 7th September 1982 - 11am. Refreshments.event, social, book launch

255 pages with colour and black and white illustrations; notes, bibliography, index.non-fictionAlmost hidden within religious buildings, hospitals, school chapels and civic buildings, stained-glass windows tell of Australians at war. Bronwyn Hughes focuses on commemorative stained glass—an overlooked art form—describing its rich artistic and architectural heritage and the artists and firms who created it. Memorial stained glass serves to depict and illuminate the men and women who fought and died for their faith and their country. It has a tragic beauty. The book includes stained glass windows from the St Peter chapel of the Mission to Seafarers.australian history, ww1, ww2, boer war, vietnam war, stained glass windows, bronwyn hughes

Material held about the launch of a book by John McCredie at Legacy House in 2005. The book is called "Survival of the Fortunate", it is based on letters written from overseas during the Vietnam War to his fifteen year old daughter at boarding school who had asked her father what he had done during the war. The author takes the reader for a journey through his joining the RAAF, his training as a pilot in Australia, subsequent operational training as a bomber pilot in England and culminating in his being sent to India where served nearly two years as a pilot and captain of a Liberator bomber and later as Liberator transport captain. Mr McCredie approached Legacy for help in getting the letters published as a book and Legacy received a government grant to help him. The Book was then launched at Legacy House and proceeds from the sale of the book were forwarded to Legacy once the book broke even. A copy of the book is kept at Legacy House.A record that Legacy helped an ex-servicemen to publish his war experience to the wider public.White A4 pages x 6 about an event to launch a book at Legacy House and 8 pages of correspondence about the book and sample chapters.raaf, pilot, world-war-2, john-mccredie

EDHS Newsletter No. 191 March 2010 BOOK LAUNCH Eltham's Serious and Their Neighbours (100 pages, B5, February 2010) This new book by Ken Eckersall follows from his publication of 2000, Eltham Inhabitants, with some stories retold and many new stories. Eltham 's Serious and Their Neighbours tells an Eltham narrative from 1850 to the present. The name 'Eltham's Serious' refers affectionately to Eltham/Wesleyan/Methodist/Uniting Church/Eltham Montmorency Uniting Church. Eltham's Serious and Their Neighbours presents a kaleidoscope of Nillumbik through stories, and the national and international historical context. Some stories are drawn from Eltham District Historical Society resources including R.D. Taylor 'Reminiscences' of 1931 and the Family History Project. The Book Launch will be at 2.00 pm on Sunday 18 April 2010 at Eltham Uniting Church, comer of Main Road and John Street. Opportunity will be provided to view church artifacts such as the stained glass windows, the World War I memorial and the bell. Paperback; iv, 92 p. ; 25 cm.[signed by author on title page]churches, eltham, eltham methodist church, eltham uniting church

Contents: • New Newsletter Format • 2013 Eltham Festival • The Grinding Wheel • Next Meeting • Heritage Excursion • February Meeting • Book Launch – A History of Saint Margaret’s Church Eltham • Annual General Meeting • 2014 Program • Research Sate School; the missing Honour Board by Jim Allen • From Mount Morenzie to Milparinka by Maureen Jones • Incorporation Matters • A Pleas from Harry Gilham • And Also • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams. 100 year old bell re-dedicated and re-installed at Mitcham Uniting Church as part of the centenary celebrations. Descendants of founding families, the Barellis and the Walkers joined celebrations. Church historian Jean Cornell's book 'Gathered into one' launched.Extract from scrapbook of Mrs Jessie Williams.williams, jessie, mountview uniting church, mitcham, cornell, jean, arrowsmith, valda, beale, julian, rosenthall, luke, julia

Invitation card reads as follows: The President John Moule and Board of the Association For The Blind have pleasure in inviting Mr & Mrs N Maxwell to the 100th Annual General Meeting to be held at the Camberwell Centre 340 Camberwell Road Camberwell on Friday 20th September 1996 at 11.00am Book launch of No Sight - Great Vision 100 year history of the Association for the Blind Guest Speaker: Rt Hon Sir Zelman Cowan former Governor-General of Australia Facing the Future Lunch 12.30pmInvitation card for Mr and Mrs Maxwell to 100th Annual General Meetingnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind

22 PHOTOGRAPHS - MINER'S BALL - SATURDAY 29TH JUNE, 2001 71 PHOTOGRAPHS - MINER'S WALK, ASCOT TO CLUNES - SUNDAY 1ST JULY, 2001 24 PHOTOGRAPHS - COMMUNITY LUNCH AT CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL - SUNDAY 1ST JULY, 2001. 7 PHOTOGRAPHS - BOOK LAUNCH - "16 TONS OF CLUNES GOLD" AT CLUNES PRIMARY SCHOOL - SUNDAY 1ST JULY, 2001 8 PHOTOGRAPHS - FILMING OF THE TELEVISION "TO-DAY" SHOW WITH STEVE LIEBERMAN IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES ON MONDAY 2ND JULY, 2002.132 COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS OF COMMEMORATION OF THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AT CLUNES 1ST JULY, 1851 - 2001local history, photography, photographs,

This book was launched on 21 February 2016. It details the history of the City of Warrnambool Rowing Club (CoWRC) and includes the five rowing clubs that have operated on the Hopkins River, Warrnambool and been absorbed by CoWRC . This book details the history of five rowing clubs on the Hopkins River, Warrnambool. It includes the clubs importance to the community, coloured and black and white photographs, table of committtees from 1871 and the first documented boating club on the river in 1850. An 85 page A4 book, black and white cover with coloured photographs, table of committees.city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool ladies rowing club, faugh-a-ballagh, hopkins boating club, gordon rowing club, susan finnigan, hopkins river, warrnambool, hopkins river warrnambool

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Hard Cover Book with Dust Cover. 1. Hard cover - cardboard, black colour buckram, gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, red, white and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated black and white photographs, front armoured car with crew. Back - tank with 3 persons. 376 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. 2. Leaflet - for book launch, thick paper, white, red and black print with two illustration as per dust cover. 3. Letter - paper, white with black print from book authors, 1. Front end paper, handwritten blue ink "David Finlayson/ 15 Aug 15".books, armoured vehicles, tanks, ww1, ww2

Celebrating the launch of a book about the experiences of nurses at war as well as tracing the history of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps from 1902-[1988]. Book was launched by the author at the Returned Nurse Club in ANZAC House, Victoria.Newspaper clipping with publication title and date at the top and a photograph above three columns of text. Black and white photograph is of three older women and one older man holding copies of a book in their hands.nurses, army nurses, royal australian army nursing corps, raanc, rupert goodman, our war nurses, wilma young [oram], betty jeffrey, margaret o'bryan

Celebrating the launch of a book about the experiences of nurses at war as well as tracing the history of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps from 1902-[1988]. Book was launched by the author at the Returned Nurse Club in ANZAC House, Victoria.Newspaper clipping with publication title and date at the top and a photograph above three columns of text. Black and white photograph is of three older women and one older man holding copies of a book in their hands.nurses, army nurses, royal australian army nursing corps, raanc, rupert goodman, our war nurses, wilma young [oram], betty jeffrey, margaret o'bryan

Swiss and Italian descendants (Perini) check out the new book at the launch of "Bullboar, Macaroni and Mineral Water: Spa Country's Swiss and Italian Story" at the Pantechnicon Art Gallery, Daylesford.swiss/italian, swiss and italian, clare gervasoni

Swiss and Italian descendants (Perini) check out the new book at the launch of "Bullboar, Macaroni and Mineral Water: Spa Country's Swiss and Italian Story" at the Pantechnicon Art Gallery, Daylesford.swiss/italian, swiss and italian, clare gervasoni, marie butler

Portrait. Greg Growden Author of “A Wayward Genius” at launch of book in Stawell. 1991stawell