Republication of a novel first published by Hurst & Blackett, London, 1864. The novel is of interest in its depiction of Victorian society of the time, in particular the rights of impoverished young female immigrants.420 p., paperback.Ownership label: M.L. & L. J. Guenther on preliminary page.australian literature

Souvenir publication, detailing airline routes, services and aircraft. TAA air atlas: your flight souvenir, compliments of Trans-Australia Airlines.16 p., printed in colour, maps, photographs and text.airlines, trans-australia airlines

Lou Riley ran the Ashril Cinema in Main Street Greensborough from 1949 to 1974. He leased the former Victory Theatre, formerly the Rechabite Hall and Masonic Lodge and purchased it in 1958. It was sold in 1974 and demolished. Photographs are of Jillian Riley, with Rosie Bray and Noel Withers when Jill Riley visited Greensborough to view the Main Street plaque on the site of her father's theatre.2 p. text and col. photographs, with 5 col. photographs ashril theatre, jillian riley

8 Pedersen Way Montmorency. 4 bedroom, 2 storey home, private sale, sold 31/05/2012 for $803,000Real estate advertising leaflet, 4 p., printed in colourpedersen way montmorency

Contains local news and details of community activities in Bundoora. Newsletter of the Bundoora Progress Association at a time when the area was developing into a suburb.2 copies of Newsletter: Dec 1976 (14 p.), June 1977 (4 p.)bundoora, bundoora progress association, insight, black family, fraser family

Contains a brief history of the European settlement of Arthurs Creek from 1844 and the Mechanics Institute from 1887. It includes the Mechanics Institute's important role in community activities.Celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute and Free Library.33 p., illus. Front cover shows the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute.arthurs creek mechanics institute, bruce draper, arthurs creek

This book updates and expands the earlier title "Eltham Shire - Historic buildings, people and places" published 1983. It contains stories of the Nillumbik area and contributions were made by members of the Eltham District Historical Society.Historical information about the Eltham district, now Nillumbik local government area.Soft cover book. 46 p., balck and white illus.eltham, nillumbik, batman apple tree, marguerite marshall, mick woiwod

A history of the founding and development of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital over its first 30 years. Includes names of those responsible for founding the hospital and many staff.Written by Doctor Donald Cordner whose father Dr Ted Cordner was one of the founders of the hospital. 71 p., black and white illus.diamond valley community hospital, dvch, donald cordner

Tells the story of the Western Front during World War I. 224 p., illus. (some col.), maps. Hard cover.world war i, western front

Tells the story of five survivors of World War I who suffered from shell shock.174 p., illus. Hard cover.world war i, shell shock

Tells the story of Murrundindi of the Wurundjeri people of Victoria. The story relates his early years at school, his struggle with dual heritage and his later acceptance of his aboriginal heritage.32 p., illus. Paperback.murrundindi, wurundjeri, aborigines victoria, aboriginal heritage sites

Aimed at schools, this publication gives hints for collecting and preserving Australia's war memories. These skills can also be used for collecting oral history.47 p., illus. Paperback.oral history, australia department of veterans affairs, war stories, anzacs

Contains "This is your life" and articles from "Church Life" 1985-2013. In 1985 Glyn Norris, a member of the congregation began interviewing church members and publishing them in a publication titled "Church Life". These stories were compiled by Bryan Henderson into this book. The Living Faith Church is an amalgamation of the Greensborough Methodist Church and St David's Presbyterian Church. This became the United Church, then part of the Uniting Church in Australia. The Greensborough Regional Church of Christ joined in 2006 to form the Living Faith Church. The stories of many Greensborough families are included in this book.257 p., illus. Paperback. 2 copies.On title page: "Presented to Greensborough Historical Society by Bryan Henderson".greensborough methodist church, st davids presbyterian church, greensborough uniting church, living faith church, greensborough church of christ

Tells the life story of Florence Henderson (Hayes) nee Howard. The text is based on Florence's own writing and expanded by her family. The final text was approved by Florence prior to her death in 2010. A personal story of life in Melbourne during the 20th century.128 p., illus. (some col.). Paperback.Inscribed on title page "Presented to the Greensborough Historical Society by Bryan Henderson."florence howard, florence henderson, florence hayes

Susan Chapman came to Australia with husband James Chapman in 1849. They has eight children and Susan was a midwife in the Greensborough area. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn. [J. P. Lind Studio advertised between 1870-1874] Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.peter blackbourn, susan chapman

Contains all official documents that could be located on important aspects of the founding of Melbourne during the years 1836 to 1839.670 p., black & white and col. illus.melbourne, melbourne history

A short history of Templestowe.114 p., black & white photos. 2 copies.Author's presentation copy 1987templestowe

Anthology of items relating to the establishment of Melbourne.392 p., black & white and col. illus. 2 copies.melbourne

A study of the Labor government in Australia from December 1972 to May 1974447 p.australia - politics and government, australian labor party

An historical discussion of Australian democracy.709 p.australia - politics and government, democracy

Biographical articles on Australian prime ministers from Edmund Barton to John Howard written by various authors.512 p. illus.australia - politics and government, prime ministers - australia

A compilation of Australian folklore - tales, epics, ballads, myths & legends.414 p. illus.australia - history, folklore - australia

War diaries of Weary Dunlop.401 p. illus.To Faye from Dale 1989world war 2, prisoners of war

Information and sketches of 29 Victorian country hotels.64 p., illus.hotels

Information about Western Victorian goldfields towns, including Ballarat, with sketches.64 p., illus.ballarat, victorian goldfields

Information about Carlton and Parkville, with sketches.63 p., illus.carlton, parkville

Covers backyard sheds, some of which could be described as male refuges, and "men's sheds".278 p., Illus.sheds, mens sheds

A Bicentennial Centenarians Project, comprising interviews with 50 Australian centenarians. 183 p. illus.biographies, oral history

A brief history of the Arthur's Creek area.40 p., illus.W. A. Partingtonarthur's creek, arthurs creek