Showing 554 items
matching p. green
-
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Hepple, Anne (Anne Hepple Dickinson, nee Batty), The house of Gow, [n.d] [1948?]
... 284 p. : dark green/black cover. Section of original dust... Yarra". 284 p. : dark green/black cover. Section of original ...Romantic fiction set in provincial Scotland.284 p. : dark green/black cover. Section of original dust jacket was pasted to front, but most of it has been removed. Title and author's name printed on spine, publisher's name embossed on lower rhs of front cover.fictionRomantic fiction set in provincial Scotland.fiction, romance, anne hepple -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Janefield Special School, Janefield Special School: Curriculum, 1990s
... 55 p., black text, light green cover with white plastic... curriculum 55 p., black text, light green cover with white plastic ...A outline of the curriculum at Janefield Special School.55 p., black text, light green cover with white plastic spiral bindingjanefield, janefield special school, curriculum -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), Peccavi, 1900
... 435 p. : faded dark green cover, paper tape used to repair... Sussex St Linton 3360 Fiction E. W. Hornung 435 p. : faded dark ...435 p. : faded dark green cover, paper tape used to repair spine has hand written title and author's name.fictionfiction, e. w. hornung -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Black, Hermina, Love's cross-roads, 1953
... 176 p. : blue-green cover. section of original dust jacket... in Rhodesia. 176 p. : blue-green cover. section of original dust ...Romance fiction set in Rhodesia.176 p. : blue-green cover. section of original dust jacket has been pasted to front. Image shows a rural setting which suggests Africa, a woman is in the foreground with a man (possibly holding a gun) standing behind her.fictionRomance fiction set in Rhodesia.fiction, hermina black -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre Program, The School for Scandal (play) by R B Sheridan performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 15 March 1977, 1977
... Program for a play; coloured cover - green; 16 p. includes... - green; 16 p. includes articles about the play and the author ...First season held at Athenaeum Theatre by Melbourne Theatre CompanyProgram includes an article by John Sumner about the reasons why company moved to the Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre, noting that the Athenaeum is more suited than larger theatres to the intimate playing of straight drama.Program for a play; coloured cover - green; 16 p. includes articles about the play and the authorDraft copy of the program ( as pictured) and the final program with amendments as used for the production.athenaeum theatre, program, programme, melbourne theatre company, the school for scandal, r b sheridan, the university of melbourne, ray lawler -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Magazine - Journal articles, Melbourne School of Land and Environment et al, Land & Environment, 2013
... . 4 - Green Roofs. 2. Welcome Back, Sugar by Megan Backhouse p.... Gardens in the Sky by Nerissa Hannink p. 4 - Green Roofs. 2 ...green roofs, sugar table -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Anthology, Reed, Myrtle, Threads of grey and gold, 1913
... to the author by Addison Blakely is on p. v. Decorative green-grey cover... to the author by Addison Blakely is on p. v. Decorative green-grey cover ...Anthology of the author's prose and poetry, all previously published in journals.xi ; 371 p. : frontispiece illustration. A tribute to the author by Addison Blakely is on p. v. Decorative green-grey cover, title embossed in gold, floral pattern embossed in gold and red.Anthology of the author's prose and poetry, all previously published in journals.fiction, poetry, anthologies, myrtle reed -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Black and white and sepia prints, Noelle Kendall (Vaughan), Noelle Kendall's (nee Vaughan) Photograph Album, 1916-1918
... of these photographs were included in A. P. Winzenried, "Green Grows Our Garden."... of these photographs were included in A. P. Winzenried, "Green Grows Our Garden ...Donated by Noelle Kendall (née Vaughan) for the 1991 Centenary. She graduated in 1919.45 black and white and sepia photographs. Attached to cardboard pages tied with ribbon to make an album. Photographs tucked into slits in the cardboard pages.. Most photographs labelled. Some loose photographs. Burnley scenes, mainly students working outside, garden views, visit to Rippon Lea. Some photographs appear in other collections. Also 2 pages of proofs. Many of these photographs were included in A. P. Winzenried, "Green Grows Our Garden."noelle kendall (née vaughan), centenary, 1919, 1991, students working outside, pavilion, luffmann ponds, orchard, horses, bees, potting shed, vegetables, poultry, summer house, orchard border, oak lawn, pruning demonstration, garden scene, luffman ponds, ripponlea excursion, ponds, planting out annuals, garden views, lily pond, steps, beehives, draught horses, vegetable rows, plum block, cherry block, planting plums, bird proof cage, pruning, pruning pear tree, winter, plant frames, maize, vegetable garden, single testing pens, public day, p j carmody, rock garden, principal's residence, pruning apple tree, noelle kendall, noelle vaughan, shelter shed -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Lakes Entrance Bowls Club, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
... Hardy, E Peachey, K Lawrence, V Timpano, K Green, P Stapleton, T... Green, P Stapleton, T Jackson, N Batchelor, R Sargent, K Dowie ...Colour photograph Runners up Division 1 team D Grimer, S Hardy, E Peachey, K Lawrence, V Timpano, K Green, P Stapleton, T Jackson, N Batchelor, R Sargent, K Dowie, B Taylor Bowls Club Lakes Entrance Victoriabowls club, sports -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Whishaw, Fred J, The tiger of Muscovy, 1904
... 332 p. : decorative grey-green and black cover, with images... Library' stamps. 332 p. : decorative grey-green and black cover ...332 p. : decorative grey-green and black cover, with images of a ship on the sea, and seaweed or flowers.Title and author's name embossed in gold on spine. Decorative endpapers - images of sailing ships and swans. Plate pasted to front cover, indicating book was previously in another collection: 'Mullen's Library, Collins Street, Melbourne'.fictionfiction, fred j. whishaw -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white photographs, Students Working in the Gardens, 1913
... lawn mower. 2. Proof used by A. P. Winzenried for "Green Grows... and using a hand lawn mower. 2. Proof used by A. P. Winzenried ...students working outside, lawn mower, oak tree, ornamental gardens, gardens, students -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, C.R.T.S. Students 1948, 1948
... the published list of graduates p 168 in "Green Grows Our Garden." L-R... of students 26 does not match the published list of graduates p 168 ...Note by T.H. Kneen 18 December 1991. "This group comprises mainly Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme students who graduated in 1948 (August). The number of students 26 does not match the published list of graduates p 168 in "Green Grows Our Garden." L-R: Back Row: J.F. Cranwell, ?, G.I. Dundas, T.R. Mitchell(?), R. Cottrell, R.E. Parkinson(?), A.W. Love, ?, K.G. Hunter. Middle Row J.F. Stewart, D.A. Hughan, ?, W.E. Styles, ?, I.J. Smith, ?, H.J. Taylor, ?. Front Row: Rita Brown, Casilda Webster, K.N. Styles, G.D. Grumont, I.M. Lintermans, E.R. Hawksworth, Sirley Pittard, Fanny Cross. Absent: J. Solomon. Not identified: Winston Winslow. This photo should include 23 as listed in the book - appear to be three "strays."Black and white photograph. Group of students sitting on chairs and standing behind in the Gardens.c.r.t.s., commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, students, 1948, j.f. cranwell, g.i. dundas, t.r. mitchell, r. cottrell, r.e. parkinson, a.w. love, k.g. hunter, j.f. stewart, d.a. hughan, w.e. styles, i.j. smith, h.j. taylor, rita brown, casilda webster, k.n. styles, g.d. grumont, i.m. lintermans, e.r. hawksworth, sirley pittard, fanny cross, j. solomon, winston winslow -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Journal, Gippsland Heritage Journal, March 1996
The main photo is by Max Lowenhardt and shows John Green, Mrs Eva Penny (inside the tree and hardly visible) nursing Charlie, May, George and Nicolas Penny. Colin Silcock wrote of the tree on p.39 that the family lived int he hollowed-out butt for nine months in 1906-1907. It was 20 feet across at floor level with 12 feet of head room inside. Nicholas Penny ring-barked the tree in 1905, with it being 130 feet high with the top broken off. The fires the following year destroyed the tent in which he was living and hollowed out the tree. After "making a few alterations" Penny moved in and brought his wife and children across from Outtrim. They later built a more permanent home. The tree was destroyed in the 1926 bushfires. (ref Linda Barraclough)This magazine is a useful reference on Gippsland history.A 64 pp magazine, titled Gippsland Heritage Journal. It has a dark green cover with a photograph of the "Penny Tree" . The magazine is dated March 1996 and cost $7.50. It contains stories and photographs on the history of Gippsland.There is a library bar code on the outside back cover.gippsland-heritage-journal penny-tree history-gippsland -
Orbost & District Historical Society
wages sheets, 1.7.1970 - 30.6.1988
These forms were used by Hector G. Pow's Sawmiller Company in Newmerella ( Henty's & Pow). Pow's had a mill at Cabbage Tree as well. Hec Pow and his father sold the Newmerella mill to Henry Silverberg and Les Grace. The mill is currently owned by Mectec.Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.Thirty dark green hard-backed folders with black spines and silver metal fastenings, containing wages sheets for employees of POW's Sawmills P/L. All have labels with "POW's Sawmills P/L" and dates of wages sheets included. They are hand-written. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, In Times Gone By, 2002
The book was written by Deborah Hall in order to preserve the memories of Orbost locals as well as to record its early history. Local history tends to be less documented than other types, with fewer books and artifacts than that of a country or continent. Many local histories are recorded as oral tales or stories and so are more vulnerable than more well known issues. Because it records in a scholarly way the meories of local residents, Deborah Hall's book is a commonly used reference for the early history of Orbost and districtA 158 pp book titled In Times Gone By Orbost on the Snowy River. It is a photographic record of early Orbost and District. It has a dark green coverwith a photograph of the first pile bridge over the Snowy river at Orbost. The book was authored by Deborah Hall.orbost-history reminiscences hall-deborah -
Orbost & District Historical Society
wallet, H.E. Daw, Government Printer, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1945, W.W. 11
Food, clothing and other products were in short supply in Australia during World War II. The first controls over the production and distribution of products were introduced in 1940, partly due to disruption of shipping. In 1942, after Japan entered the War, comprehensive rationing was introduced to manage shortages and control civilian consumption. The first product to be rationed was clothing on 12 June 1942. Each adult was allowed 112 clothing coupons per year. Tea rationing was introduced the following month, followed by sugar, butter and then meat. After the War, rationing was gradually phased out. Clothing rationing was abolished on 24 June1948. The last rationed product was tea, which ended in July 1950.A soft green/brown rectangular leather wallet with metal clasp. Wallet contains W.W.11 ration books and identity cards. Ration cards are for clothing, meat, tea and butter, motor spiritsIdentity cards - Annie Penuel Richardson Bete Bolong; John Gilbert Richardson Bete Bolong Meat Ration card - J.G. Richardson, Scotch College; Annie P. Richardson ; Frank E. Richardson Bete Bolongwallet rationing w w 11 personal-effects money -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Cash Book, Report Book / Vegetable pathologist / Agricultural Department, Orchardist's cash book/ledger - Charles Wedge, Ringwood, 1928
Used by Charles Wedge for cash accounts, work on orchard, guest lists and ledgerLeather bound cash book/ledger from 1st July 1928 to 1954. Owned by Charles Wedge, orchardist of Ringwood. Red spine / dark charcoal / green covers. Gold printing on spine (see makers details). +Additional Keywords: Wedge, Charles E.L.Cash Book p 34; Ledger page 250; from 1st July 1928 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Ringwood District Philatelic Society Members Attendance Book 1952 to 1970, 1950s
Donated by the Ringwood Philatelic SocietyGreen covered book with cream spine 202 pp., containing members and visitors attendance at meetings from 6-Jun-1952 (The inaugural meeting) 7o 6-Aug-1970. Picture in front of members 7-Aug-1953. +Additional Keywords: L-R: / Wenn, Mrs / Unknown / McCaskill, J / Griffiths, S / K W / Miles, P / Duerdoth, P / McEwan, Mrs E.Members Attendance Book (on front cover) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, City of Ringwood, City of Ringwood Annual Statement of Accounts 1963, 1963
Assembled and presented at a meeting of the council on 12 December 1963 - the annual statement of accounts for the year ended 30-Sep-1973.City of Ringwood Annual Statement of Accounts 1963. Pale green covered book with 34 roneoed pages of text and figures. +Additional Keywords: Dwerryhouse, F.P. / Verges, PCity of Ringwood Annual Statement of Accounts 1963 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, City of Ringwood Report to Ratepayers 1979-1980, 1979
Yellow covered community information booklet for Ringwood residents covering Council and Parliamentary contact details, Council Meeting Dates, Justices of the Peace, Council Finances, Immunizations, Major Works, Planning (Live Theatre/Functions Centre, including Floor Plan), Health and Community Services, Christmas Holiday Play Centres, Lord Mayor's Children's Camp, Rates, Municipal Elections, Dogs, Rubbish Tip, Overhanging Foliage, Vandalism, Building By-laws, Ringwood Library (28 Warrandyte Road), Golf Course, Fred Dwerryhouse Swimming Centre, Netball Complex, Growth of Ringwood Commercial Centre, McAlpin's Reserve Development Plan, Netball Complex, Citizenship Ceremonies, Mini Bikes, School Crossing Supervision, Family Fun Day, Highland Carnival. Includes three City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1980 and list of tip charges from October, 1979.Mayor's Message - Cr. P. Gotlib. Inside front cover - Green tinted photograph of Ringwood Memorial Tower captioned: Ringwood - "A Happening Community". Back cover - Green and yellow diagram of Ringwood Civic Centre Development, Stage 2. Floor Plan and description of Theatre and Functions Centre expected to be completed by early 1980.rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School-Class photograph-Grade 4/5 1986
Colour photographRingwood State School- Grade 4/5, 1986 Back Row- L to R: Greg Gozdz, Nathan Monk, John Mitchell, Rafe Itchins 2nd Row- L to R: Simon Herdina, Dean Smith, David Joyce, Julie Ann Billingsley, Atilla Erbasan, Darren Poulianakis, Craig Marden Front Row- L to R: Karen Green, Carey Postlethwaite, Susan Weaver, Jessica Taylor, Sukaina Rusack, Rachel Pilmore Teacher: P Bisset -
Upper Yarra Museum
Painting, Miss P Artis, 1946
painted for Nell McCleanPink rose in full bloom with buds and foilage on light green back ground . On cardboardpainting by mrs p artis home hotel nell mcclean -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGN, STEP WAY, GANGWAY
Sign identifying HMAS BENDIGO which was a Fremantle Class Patrol Boat - Decommissioned on 9th Sept 2006. Originally laid down in 1981. Sourced from CPO Graham Lennon.Steel sign silver in colour. "BENDIGO" written in large block green letters. Identification of type of boat written on other side in purple and the No. 304 randomly stamped on back.Front: "BENDIGO". Back: Written in Texta "STB SIDE F/MANTLE CLASS P/B STEP PLATE: GANGWAY. NO. "304" Randomly stamped on back multiple times.hmas bendigo, gangway sign, navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1989
Shirt, khaki cotton polyester, short sleeve with shoulder epaulettes. Plastic buttons. Cotton manufacturer's label back, below collar with black print information. Size stamp on inside collar. handwritten owner's label - bottom back of shirt.Cotton label information - black ink print. "ADI P/I /1989/^/size 40/R405.66.093.8019/Service No./Name/ DO NOT BOIL OR WRING./ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY, IRON LIGHTLY/ WITH WARM IRON" Black ink stamp on collar "SIZE 40". Bottom back shirt - black ink handwritten "320 4573 GREEN".uniform, army, shirt -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM , CAMOUFLAGE, ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1989 - 1990
Uniformissued to and worn by D. Angus.1. Shirt - camouflage jungle pattern green and brown colours, polyester/cotton fabric with long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap, green plastic buttons. Left shoulder patch with Rising Sun, Crown and 'THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY". Two rank insignia on sleeve - one stripe - Lance Corporal, Cotton manufacturers label, green with black print information, very faded. 2. Trousers - camouflage jungle pattern green and brown, polyester/cotton fabric. Green colour plastic buttons. Five button fly, two front inside pockets with two button down flaps. two side pockets, button down belt loops. Waist and pocket lining - polyester/cotton fabric. Green cotton manufacturers label on side pocket lining.1. & 2. Green cotton fabric label information - black ink print. 1. "ADI/VICTORIA 1989/^/ 8415.66.130.0028/ SIZE 100 S/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY ONLY/ DO OT IRON/ DO NOT STARCH/ DO NOT BLEACH" Handwritten red ink "ANGUS" . 2. "ADI P/L/ VICTORIA/ 1996/ 6/ 8415.66.130.004 ?/ SIZE 92S/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY ONLY/ DO NOT IRON/ DO NOT STARCH/ DO NOT BLEACH."uniform, army, camouflage work dress\ -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Facsimile: John Mackersey 1826-1892, Stock Book 1857-1870, 2014
... Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval. Dark green hard cover ...This ledger relates to the property Kenilworth which is situated near Cavendish, 16 miles from Hamilton on the Wannon River. It was taken up by Thomas Norris in 1839 and originally carried 800 cattle and 20000 sheep on 63000 acres. By 1858 it was in the hands of John Mackersey and Thomas Bostock. In 1859 it belonged outright to John Mackersey who was there until 1870. He was considered a worthy son of a Presbyterian minister and was well regarded in the district for his contributions in church, sport and sheep breeding... However he did not do well and lost the property before going to New Zealand in 1870. These journals provide a yearly record of flock, harvest and yields along with income details. It also provides details relating to rentals, selections and purchases during the era from squatting to freehold land. This journal provides a detailed view of matters relating to the business of sheep farming. It records purchases and stock sold, wool clips, lambs, sheep losses and different breeds. Kenilworth was a significant property in the Western District of Victoria and it dates from a period of early settlement in Victoria.Dark green hard cover with gold lettering. Both covers have in gold lettering: John Mackersey1826-1892 Stock Book 1857-1870. One cover has Horses and cattle and the other, sheep. It is a facsimile copy. The two sections are divided by a green sheet of paper. Acknowledgements to The State Government of Victoria, State Library of Victoria, Hamilton History Centre, Dr G Handbury AO, Margaret Gardiner, Godfrey and Margaret Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval. john mackersey, thomas bostock, thomas norris, kenilworth, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Facsimile: John Mackersey 1826-1892, Victoria Journal 1857-1867, 2014
... , Godfrey and Margaret Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval. Hard ...This diary relates to the property Kenilworth which is situated near Cavendish, 16 miles from Hamilton on the Wannon River. It was taken up by Thomas Norris in 1839 and originally carried 800 cattle and 20000 sheep on 63000 acres. By 1858 it was in the hands of John Mackersey and Thomas Bostock. In 1859 it belonged outright to John Mackersey who was there until 1870. He was considered a worthy son of a Presbyterian minister and was well regarded in the district for his contributions in church, sport and sheep breeding... However he did not do well and lost the property before going to New Zealand in 1870.This diary has detailed entries over a number of years which provides an insight into life in the 1860’s. It has a significance for Warrnambool as John Mackersey and Augustus Bostock were at one stage business partners.Hard green cover with gold lettering. 534 pages of facsimile copied diary entries. The entries date from 1857 to 1867. Acknowledgements to The State Government of Victoria, State Library of Victoria, Hamilton History Centre, Dr G Handbury AO, Margaret Gardiner, Godfrey and Margaret Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval.john mackersey, thomas norris, kenilworth, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Diary Facsimile: John Mackersey, Journal 1867-75, 2014
... Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval. Dark green hard cover ...John Mackersey farmed the property Kenilworth which is situated near Cavendish, 16 miles from Hamilton on the Wannon River. It was taken up by Thomas Norris in 1839 and originally carried 800 cattle and 20000 sheep on 63000 acres. By 1858 it was in the hands of John Mackersey and Thomas Bostock. In 1859 it belonged outright to John Mackersey who was there until 1870. He was considered a worthy son of a Presbyterian minister and was well regarded in the district for his contributions in church, sport and sheep breeding... However he did not do well and lost the property before going to New Zealand in 1870. This diary contains entries for the latter part of that period as well as entries from his time in New Zealand.This journal provides an insight into early settlement in the Western District of Victoria.Dark green hard cover with gold lettering on front cover. 210 Pages. Title page has photograph of diarist and period of entries. 10 Mar 1867- 6 Apr 1875. The pages are a copy of handwritten entries in his original diary.Acknowledgements to The State Government of Victoria, State Library of Victoria, Hamilton History Centre, Dr G Handbury AO, Margaret Gardiner, Godfrey and Margaret Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval. john mackersey, thomas norris, thomas bostock, kenilworth, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Main Belfast Road Toll Gate Ticket Collection, 1860s
The Shire of Warrnambool operated toll gates from 1866 to 1869 as a means of raising revenue for road construction. There were three toll gate locations – on the main Belfast (Port Fairy) Road at Dennington Bridge, on the Woodford Road at Russells Creek and on the Geelong Road at the Allansford Bridge. The toll gates were unpopular and unprofitable for the lessees as travellers were able to avoid the tax by skirting around the gates. They had toll houses besides the tollgates. The printers of these tickets, William Fairfax and Henry Laurie, were the lessees at the time of the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper. This paper, founded by Richard Osburne and John Wilkinson, and published with some gaps from 1851 to 1880, is a key source today of Warrnambool’s history at the time. These toll gate tickets are significant because:- 1. They date back to the 1860s and were only issued from 1866 to 1869 2. They are the only artefacts we hold of the time when toll gates were operating in our local district 3. They are the best example of how the Shire of Warrnambool in its early history raised revenue for road building and maintenance. These are eleven toll gate tickets, ten for the Belfast (Port Fairy) Road toll gate and one for the Woodford Road toll gate. One is mounted on a Swintons store label (6 pence) and four are mounted on cardboard (2 shillings, sixpence, and two shillings and sixpence) and six are loose (three shillings, two shillings and sixpence and threepence). The Belfast Road tickets are yellow, green, blue and cream and the Woodford Road one is white. All have black printing. There is also an undated newspaper cutting with information on the toll gate tickets. Belfast Tickets: Shire of Warrnambool, Main Belfast Road, Toll Gate and the price Woodford Road: Shire of Warrnambool, Woodford Road, Toll Gate, 1s 6d Six of the eleven tickets also have ‘Fairfax and Laurie, Printers’ The sixpence ticket on card has the name R P Christian in ink written on the back of the card. shire of warrnambool, toll gates, r p christian, woodford road, main belfast road, swintons pty ltd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Victorian Reading book - first edition, 1928 (first edition)
This is a first edition copy of the Victorian School Readers (Eighth Book) issued by the Education Department of Victoria. These readers were first published in 1928 and became standard texts for all school children up to Year Eight. They complemented the School Paper which had been published monthly for different year levels since the end of the 19th century. Both the Readers and the School Papers were in widespread use until the late 1940s and the early 1950s. William McCullagh and his wife Margaret had the property Oak Grove at Yangery at the end of the 19th century and in the early decades of the 20th century. Yangery is an agricultural area situated between Woodford and Koroit. There is a record of Silvie Jean McCullagh (parents – William and Margaret) born in 1914 and this is probably the person who owned and used this reader. This book is of interest not only because it is a first edition copy of one of the well-known Victorian School Readers but also because it was connected to the McCullagh family of Oak Grove, Yangery. This is a hard cover book of 260 pages. The cover was originally a burnished brown colour but the book has been covered with a mottled patterned cloth material (red, green and brown). The cover is partly torn off at the bottom of the spine. The book has poetry and prose extracts and includes many black and white sketches, maps, photographs and illustrations. The inscription and some other annotations throughout the book are handwritten in pencil. ‘Sylvia McCullagh, Oak Grove, Yangery, Dennington P. Office’ history of warrnambool, oak grove, yangery, mccullagh family, school readers