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Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Oxford University Press, Costume in Australia 1788-1901, 1984
non-fictionfashion -- australia 1788-1901, costume -- australia -- history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Oxford University Press, Early Melbourne Architecture 1840 to 1888, 1966
184p. : chiefly ill. ; 24cm. non-fictionbuildings of historical importance -- architectural features -- melbourne 1840-1888 --illustrations, architecture -- victoria -- melbourne -- pictorial works, melbourne (vic.) -- buildings, structures etc. -- pictorial works -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Edward H Pask, Enter the Colonies Dancing: A history of dance in Australia 1835-1940, 1979
x, 188 pages : illustrations, portraits, facsimilies ; 26 cm non-fictiondance -- australia -- history, ballet -- australia -- history -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Picture (copy), "Points of View"
Half page illustration from Punch p. 37. Two panel illustration by G.D. Armour titled 'Points of View' and subtitled 'The River as it Appears to the Winners of an Easy Race' showing starboard view of a straight four rowing erect and without obvious distress. Below 'As it Appears to the Losers of a Hard Race' showing closeup starboard stern quarter view of a straight four collapsed over their oars, with the surrounding scenery drawn in a wavy haze. Part of the Tom Weil Collection. Thomas E Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum. River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1BF Telephone: 01491 415600 General enquiries: [email protected] of an Ink and watercolor painting of two rowing crews. Two panel copy of an illustration by G.D. Armour titled 'Points of View' and subtitled 'The River as it Appears to the Winners of an Easy Race' showing starboard view of a straight four rowing erect and without obvious distress. Below 'As it Appears to the Losers of a Hard Race' showing closeup starboard stern quarter view of a straight four collapsed over their oars, with the surrounding scenery drawn in a wavy haze.Points of view G.D. Armourcity of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river warrnambool, hopkins river warrnambool, g.d. armou, 'points of view' -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Oxford University Press, Pounds and pedigrees : The Upper Class in Victoria, 1850-80, 1991
Sweeping history of public and private life in Melbourne's Establishment during the mid-to late 19th century. Contains extensive biographical entries, a bibliography, an index, and appendices which include lists of landowners in 1879 and club members.xv, 619 pages ; 23 cm.1 v 225x160: indexnon-fictionSweeping history of public and private life in Melbourne's Establishment during the mid-to late 19th century. Contains extensive biographical entries, a bibliography, an index, and appendices which include lists of landowners in 1879 and club members.elite (social sciences) -- australia -- victoria -- history., upper class -- australia -- victoria -- history., elite (social sciences), manners and customs., upper class., victoria -- social life and customs., victoria., upper classes history, victoria, elite (social sciences) -- virginia -- history., upper classes -- victoria -- history., social classes -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper class -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper classes -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., elite (social sciences) -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper class -- victoria., elite (social sciences) -- victoria., upper class -- victoria -- history., elite (social sciences) -- victoria -- history., upper classes -- history., pioneers and pioneer life -- victoria., victoria -- social conditions -- 1834-1900., victoria -- social conditions -- history., victoria -- history -- 1851-1900., victoria -- social life and customs -- 1834-1900., social class, elites, social customs, history, book -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, A short history of Australia, 1937
... .374. A short history of Australia Book Oxford University Press ...Outline of Australian history to the outbreak of the First World War ; includes refererences to Governor George Arthur's "Black line" and George Robinson's work among Aboriginal Tasmanians.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.374.non-fictionOutline of Australian history to the outbreak of the First World War ; includes refererences to Governor George Arthur's "Black line" and George Robinson's work among Aboriginal Tasmanians. australia - history, australia - social life and customs -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, The Hentys : an Australian colonial tapestry, 1955
A history of the Henty family, early settlers in Western Victoria.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.578.non-fictionA history of the Henty family, early settlers in Western Victoria.victoria - history - 1834-1851, henty family - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Melbourne University Press in association with Oxford University Press, The Papuan achievement, 1944
A history of Papua New Guinea to 1940Index, ill, map, p.207.non-fictionA history of Papua New Guinea to 1940papua new guines - history, papua new guinea - social life and customs -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press et al, The price of admiralty, 1944
This book describes the life of a man, the late Commander J. H. Walker, and of his ship. HMAS Parramatta; both used to represent their service. Parramatta was one of the 'little ships' which made the great sacrifice in keeping the hard pressed garrison of Tobruk supplied. She went down fighting gallantly and in doing so added a glorious page to the naval history of our Empire.Ill, maps, p.328.This book describes the life of a man, the late Commander J. H. Walker, and of his ship. HMAS Parramatta; both used to represent their service. Parramatta was one of the 'little ships' which made the great sacrifice in keeping the hard pressed garrison of Tobruk supplied. She went down fighting gallantly and in doing so added a glorious page to the naval history of our Empire. world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia, royal australian navy - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Jasper H. Stembridge, The Oxford war atlas: v.2. 1 Sept. 1941 to 1 Jan 1943, 1943
An atlas illustrating the war up to January 1943Maps, p.47.non-fictionAn atlas illustrating the war up to January 1943world war 1939-1945 - atlases, world war 1939-1945 - history -
Kilmore Historical Society
History of the Dominion of Canada, 1890
Written by the author under the auspices of the Royal Colonial Institute. History of Canada.Blue cloth-covered hardback book. Speckled loss of colour to cloth, worn spine. 339 pp. including index and indices. Good condition.'211' underlined on first title page.history, canada -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Ernest Scott, A Short History of Australia, 1928
398 pages with illustrations and mapscamberwell, australia, history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, B.P. : the story of his life, 1943
The life and times of Lord Baden-Powell of GilwellIll, p.122.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwellboy scouts - history, generals - great britain - biography -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, The personal history of David Copperfield, 1948
The story of an abandoned waif who discovers life and love in an indifferent world, this classic tale of childhood is populated with a cast of eccentrics, innocents, and villains who number among the author's greatest creation.Ill, p.877.fictionThe story of an abandoned waif who discovers life and love in an indifferent world, this classic tale of childhood is populated with a cast of eccentrics, innocents, and villains who number among the author's greatest creation.england - fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, Anare: Australia's Antarctic outposts, 1957
Well illustrated history of activities of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1947. Includes list of expeditions and personnel.Index, ill, maps, p.193.non-fictionWell illustrated history of activities of Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions since 1947. Includes list of expeditions and personnel.antarctica - discovery and exploration, scientific expeditions - australia -
Clunes Museum
book, OXFORD. HORACE HART. PRINTER TO THE UNIVERSITY, PSALMS AND CHURCH HYMNARY, 1900
COLLECTION OF PSALMS AND CHURCH HYMNS FOR USE IN SERVICEBROWN LEATHER BOUND BOOK OF PSALMS AND CHURCH HYMNARY 653 PAGESnon-fictionCOLLECTION OF PSALMS AND CHURCH HYMNS FOR USE IN SERVICElocal history, book, religion -
Clunes Museum
Book, THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY 146 QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, THE HOLY BIBLE VOLUME 11. - 1. SAMUEL TO JOB
TRANSLATED CHRISTIAN BIBLE - ONE BOOK IN A SERIESBROWN COVER WITH IMPRINTED DETAIL ON EDGES OF THE FRONT AND BACK COVER PAGES 531-1026non-fictionTRANSLATED CHRISTIAN BIBLE - ONE BOOK IN A SERIES local history, book, religion, churches, st-pauls anglican -
Clunes Museum
Book, THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, OXFORD, THE HOLY BIBLE, CIRCA 1660
THE HOLY BIBLE CONTAINING THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTSlocal history, book, religion, hudson, laura.