118 pages, 23 cm.non-fictionWilliam Bacchus was one of the first European colonists to live in the township which was later named after him. He arrived in land occupied by the Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung peoples in 1838 and established a large sheep farm. He died in 1849 and his son Henry Bacchus continued his farming interests in the district until his death in 1887. This work is a biographical portrait of William and Henry Bacchus and of the early European occupation in the Bacchus Marsh district. PUBLICATION DETAILS: Bacchus Marsh, Vic., Bacchus Marsh and District Historical Society Inc., 1973: william bacchus, bacchus family, henry bacchus, bacchus marsh, bmdhs publication

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA brief history of the narrow gauge timber tramways that radiated out of the town of Warburton in Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

Ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA history of Wellington trams - a pictorial and descriptive representation.tramways - new zealand, urban transport - new zealand, tramways - wellington

The children of Greenhills Primary School celebrate "Children's Week" [p.3-16], Our school and our community, School news, From the Council Chamber, Little things mean a lot. A digitised copy of this newsletter is available at Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 23 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways

This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's April 1975 meeting, Have you ever admired our trees? Stop press: purchase agreement for a 413 acre park in Diamond Valley [from Mr. and Mrs. Young's combined properties], Diamond Valley Repertory, From the Council Chamber, Letter to the Editor, In memoriam: Gertrude Kerry, Jack Moncrieff, This and that, Kinder news, Meet the natives, Half a horse. Is it better than no horse? A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 23 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA brief history of the Rushworth, Colbinabbin & Girgarre Railway as part of tour notes for a trip by the Australian Railway Historical Society on the 21st July 1973.railroad construction - victoria - history, australian railway historical society - tours

351 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionMemoir of Margaret Gee's family spanning three generations in North Eastern Victoriamargaret gee, silver creek, beechworth

202 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionTwo Fat Ladies and Hercules Tom: The Story of the Australian Giant Family by Terence FitzSimons tells the fascinating tale of Clara, Anna, and Tom Snell, siblings from Gippsland, Australia, who became internationally famous as "The Australian Giant Family" in the late 1800s. Discovered by Max Kreitmayer, the proprietor of Melbourne Waxworks, they toured the world, performing in America, Great Britain, South Africa, and beyond. Their combined weight as adults exceeded half a ton, making them a spectacle of their time. The book also delves into their encounters with other famous performers, such as Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy and Buffalo Bill, as well as the challenges they faced, including tensions with their father, William Snell, who managed their early careers. (AI generated)hercules tom, snell siblings, clara snell, anna snell, tom snell, australian giant family, max kreitmayer, melbourne waxworks

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionAn illustrated guide to the locomotive & rollingstock collection of the Australian Railway Historical Society (Vic Division) Railway Museum in 1964.arhs railway museum north williamstown - victoria, tourist railways and museums - australia

47 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionThe story of Gilwell in Victoria is deeply tied to the history of Scouting. Gilwell Park in Victoria was inspired by Gilwell in England, which was donated to the Chief Scout of the World, Baden-Powell, in 1919 as a training ground for Scout Leaders. In Victoria, the first Wood Badge course was held in 1925, and the property near Gembrook was later donated to the Scout Association, becoming a permanent training camp. The park has evolved over time, with landmarks like the Hoadley Gates and Somers Walk commemorating significant figures and events in Scouting history. [AI generated text] gilwell park (vic.) -- history, scouting -- victoria

287 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionThe life and work of Pietro Baracchi, Carlo Catani, Ettore Checchicarlo catani, pietro baracchi, ettore checchi

152 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionA history of the hospital from 1939; the text is presented in chapters dealing with the five decades to 1980-89. Includes illustrations. Mentioning Matrons Wattie, White, Morris, Easton, Rees, Jones, Goulden, Plumridge, Taylor, and Tooneyberwick (vic.), bush nursing

156 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionThe Roulstons, then proprietors of the “Dandenong Journal” (formerly the “South Bourke & Mornington Journal”) published in this initial story of Dandenong’s Yester-years, written by the late George Fenton Roulston, one of the Roulston Bros. actively associated with ”The Journal” of those days, with his brother, William Fenton (Bill) Roulston. dandenong (vic.), dandenong journal

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA short history of the Karangahake railway in the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA short history of the railways serving the Thames goldfields in the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

96 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionLots of information on the various sporting groups like Football, Netball, Rifle club, schools, honor rolls and pioneer familiesstudents from 1928 - 1974., tooradin primary school number 1503, tooradin police

136 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionA history of winning horses, jockeys and committee members over the 125 yearsjack holt, billy duncan, l poole, b hibberd, many more names

194 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionMaie Casey wrote this book describing different happenings at Stoney Park, Mount Macedon and 37 Collins Streetannesleigh homestead, coolart run, john jones peers

77 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionMaie Casey has written four short tributes to these four people. Edwina Mountbatten, Mrs. R. G. Casey, Senior, Montgomery of Alemein and Melbacoombe cottage, general montgomery

62 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionVarious sketches from all areas of the Dandenong Ranges with descriptions beside itdobson family grave ferntree gully, one tree hill observation tower, puffing billy, nobelius nursery emerald

149 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionGenealogy of Taylor, Hutcheson, Hawkins of Scotland, and Plaisted, Green, Hughes of England and Wales ... who immigrated to Australia between 1822 and 1850hudson family, taylor family

260 p.; 23 cmnon-fictionAeneas Gunn achieved posthumous fame in 1908 as the Maluka, following the publication of Jeannie (Mrs Aeneas) Gunn's acclaimed novel, We of the Never-Never. The story of Aeneas James Gunn prior to and including his year managing a remote cattle station in the Northern Territory can now be told, thanks to the discovery of a large cache of his letters. Gunn's voice enriches the narrative with deeply personal, perceptive and often humorous glimpses into life in Australia during the last decades of colonisation. A proud and capable literary man, Gunn found his vulnerabilities exposed in unusual circumstances. His Anglocentric views would, in time, be tempered by the woman he loved and admired. aeneas gunn

110 p.; 23 cmnon-fiction125 years of the Anglican Church of St John the Evangelist, Lang Langlang lang (vic.), st john the evangelist church

Photographs taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Isle of Wight Hotel was built in 1870.Two photographs of the scene during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel 23/4/1925. Tall chimney and tank in centre. Smoke behind.Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

Programme consists of a single sheet of cream-coloured paper, folded in two. Front of programme has a border of red lines and the blue and red logo for the Linton Centenary. The back of the programme has the words of two songs performed during the concert: "Linton's the Place for Me", and "The A.I.F. of 1939". Full concert programme printed inside fold. Concert held as part of Linton centenary celebrations on Saturday December 23, 1939, in the Linton Parish Hall (Church of England Hall). Text,: ' Souvenir Programme / OF THE / Linton Centenary Concert / IN THE PARISH HALL / Saturday, December 23, 1939. / COMMENCING AT 8 P.M. 'centenary celebrations, centenaries, concerts, entertainment, linton

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 illuminated in the depot.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram lit up inside the depot, prior to use on Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5321 and 22.) Taken by Wal Jack 19-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph.Written on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 inside depot 19-8-51" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T21/PC" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, depot, tram 23