non-fictionJames Bodell was born in 1831 near Nottingham, the son of poor parents. At sixteen he enlisted in the army and was sent first to Ireland, then slowly recovering from the great potato famine, and then to Hong Kong, where most of his regiment died of malaria or other tropical diseases. He bought himself out of the army and went to Van Doiemen's Land (later Tasmania) where he kept a hotel, but eventually became disgusted with the atmosphere of a recent convict settlement. In 1856 he moved to Victoria, where the great gold rush had begun, prospered, but finally lost his money in unwise speculation during a period of excessive drinking. In 1863 he volunteered to serve in New Zealand in the Maori wars. Discharged in 1866, he was given a town lot of land as well as farming land by the government at the town of Tauranga, where he was an outstanding pioneer, making money and becoming Mayor. He later made two return trips to England to visit his family in Leicester. In about 1881 he began to write his reminiscences, an ambitious undertaking for a man with so little formal education, and in 1978, on the death of one of his English descendants, the original manuscript was offered to the Bodley Head for publication. It has been edited by Keith Sinclair and presents a unique picture of how the British Empire was colonised and what life in the British army of the time was like. This is a frank, often amusing and colourful account of the Empire seen from below. (Inside cover)james bodell, maori wars

non-fictionA Girl at Government House These reminiscences of an English girl 'in service' present a remarkably lively portrait of Australia in the eighteen eighties and nineties. The story is delightfully different, an evocation of a little-documented side of life in nineteenth century Australia. Brisbane during the Jubilee, Sydney Centennial celebrations, and the Melbourne Exhibition provide the background to the colourful, continuous whirl of dinners, balls and garden parties of colonial society. Juxtaposed with the social roundabout are the lives and loves of the ordinary people who were 'a free and easy lot, and homely too'. The charmingly naive Agnes has come from England 'knowing no more than a babe unborn how it came into the world'; her rustic vision quaintly interpreted Australia as 'beautiful flowers without any scent' and fostered the belief that snakes will never die till sunset, however early they are killed'. An adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity lead Agnes from one great house to another. Governors and grooms, ladies and laundry-maids — all are described with enchanting directness and compelling humour. Great care has been take to illustrate Agnes's story with authentic photographs depicting the people and places mentioned in her narrative. Captivating in its freshness, this delightful story is faithfully recorded with sparkling spontaneity. (inside cover)agnes stokes, servant

viii, 341 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionAn anthology of the reminiscences of the children of the Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorateindigenous australians, port phillip aboriginal protectorate

p.79.non-fictionReminiscences of Alfred Rayment a railway staff-officer on the New South Wales railways.railways - new south wales - history., railways - new south wales - personal reminiscence

Reminiscences of life and the fishing industry in San Remo in 1920s to 1940s. The Talbot family were well known settlers and fishermen of San Remo.Historical2 copies of the booklet. One is a photocopy of a typed booklet with reminiscences from 1921 to 1946 written by Lindsay Talbot. The 2nd is a digital copy of the same text but with appropriate family photos added, printed out, created by Alan Talbot. lindsay talbot, san remo, mary talbot, commercial fishing, alan talbot, dairy farming, sambell family

Zig Plavina worked as a technician and tutor in Engineering at the Ballarat School of Mines and Ballarat College of Advanced Education (predecessor institutions of the University of Ballarat). Zig was also a long term volunteer with the University of Ballarat historical Collection and organised a number of reminiscences of former staff members,Seven page printout of the reminiscences of Zig Plavina on The Evolution of Mechanical & Civil Engineering Laboratories of the Ballarat School of Mines (and Ballarat College of advanced Educaition) Between 1960 and 1990

Dave Scott was born at Montrose, Scotland in 1847 and came to Australia when a boy, and settled with his parents in the Bendigo district. He was closely associated with cricket and cricketers all his life. He was a man with a wonderful knowledge of the game, and of the men who played it. He died in 1922. Obituary may be found on Trove. "The Almanac's" Death Old-time Enthusiast Article - Sporting Globe (Melbourne, Vic. : 1922 - 1954)Wednesday 27 September 1922 - Page 11 Seven pieces written by Peter MacIver about the "Reminiscences of Bendigo" articles written by David Scott and published in the Bendigo Advertiser between 1908 and 1909. 1. David Scott. "The Almanac" Written by Peter MacIver. 2. Characters. "Reminiscences of Bendigo by The Almanac". Written by Peter MacIver. 3. Cricket. "Reminiscences of Bendigo by The Almanac". Written by Peter MacIver. 4. Gold. "Reminiscences of Bendigo by The Almanac". Written by Peter MacIver. 5. Goodbye. "Reminiscences of Bendigo by The Almanac". Written by Peter MacIver. 6. School. "Reminiscences of Bendigo by The Almanac". Written by Peter MacIver. 7. Work. "Reminiscences of Bendigo by The Almanac". Written by Peter MacIver.david scott, reminiscences of bendigo, the almanac, peter mciver, gold, work, school, cricket, characters, goodbye

Booklet compiled for Ringwood Primary School No. 2997 Centenary 1889-1989 with photos of students, the Greenwood Avenue site and a history of time line. Reminiscences of Daisy Paddock.Booklet (4 copies) compiled for Ringwood Primary School No. 2997 Centenary 1889-1989 with photos of students, the Greenwood Avenue site and a history of time line. Reminiscences of Daisy Paddock.; 1. Blue covered, light cardboard with white paper; 68 page insert.; 2. Typed foolscap Page - request for info for book. +Additional Keywords: Paddock, Daisy / Leaney, Judith / Williamson, Glenys'In Search of a Site'

Reminiscences of Box Hill and South Blackburn by Robert CreekReminiscences of Box Hill and South Blackburn by Robert Creeklocal history, creek robert, maple street box hill no. 9, blackburn south state school no. 4035, middleborough road blackburn south, canterbury road blackburn south

Wire bound A4 Book Published by Robyn Lewis, 96 Pages'The North School' History and Reminiscences Castlemaine North Primary School no 2051

A legatee function in Legacy House with the Hon. Lindsay Thompson CMG speaking. Date unknown but the men beside him are L/ John Stevenson and L/ Tony Norris who were president in 1993 and 1990 respectively. The paper label says his speech allowed members to share some of his parliamentary reminiscences. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1980s to 1990s. From Wikipedia: 'Lindsay Hamilton Simpson Thompson AO, CMG (15 October 1923 – 16 July 2008), Australian Liberal Party politician, was the 40th Premier of Victoria from June 1981 to April 1982'. He served in the Victorian parliament for 25 years.A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken about were many and varied. Colour photo x 2 of the Hon. Lindsay Thompson CMG, being guest speaker at Legacy House and a white paper label.White paper label with black type 'The Hon. Lindsay Thompson, CMG, guest speaker at Legacy House, allowed members to share some of his parliamentary reminiscences. Many a tale was told and enjoyed.'speakers, legatee event

The Australian Historical Records Society existed in Ballarat between 1896 and 1906. They were one of Australia's first historical societies, and were in the position to still be able to talk to early pioneers. They invited such pioneers to either submit letters or memoirs, or to address the Society's meetings, where their reminiscences were taken down in shorthand and later typed up. The Society also attempted to preserve memorabilia from Ballarat's early days, but on the disbanding of the group in 1906, materials were stored at the Ballarat Town Hall and were later lost. It is not known how the papers made their way to the then Ballarat Municipal Library, but they have been part of the Library's collection for many years.Mrs Charlotte Drew was a long term resident of Canadian, an area of Ballarat East. She first arrived in Australia in Adelaide. She and her husband George, who was a carpenter, arrived in Ballarat in 1851, and in these reminiscences she recalls a very lively life.

Typed memories of Christmas in Days Gone By from the Reminiscences by Edith Lunn.document, names of bendigo pioneers, christmas in days gone by, edith lunn, mary grant bruce, billabong books, ethel m turner, salvation army, h m leggo

Notes of reminiscences from former student containing certificates, newspaper cuttings, photographs, etc.alice tucker (née glascodine), student

Reminiscences of environmental artist Neil Douglas as told to Abbie Heathcote. Kangaroo Island stories, living naturally, bumbling through the Depression, Robinson Crusoe gardening, trials of a conservationist, health and home, artist friends, aninal friends. Illustrated by Neil Douglas and incudes photographs of his home and garden at Bend of Islands.1. Paperback; 140 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. 2. Hardback (missing dust jacket); 140 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN 095950950xstories, social customs, alternative lifestyles, kangaroo ground, gardening, reminiscences, bend of islands, conservation, neil douglas, abbie heathcote, environment,