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Mont De Lancey
Book, R.C. Haldane et al, Subtropical Cultivations and Climates - A Handy Book for Planters, Colonists, and Settlers, 1886
... Subtropical Cultivations and Climates - A Handy Book for...William Blackwood and Sons ...A non fiction book by R.C. Haldane on subtropical cultivations and climates - agriculture for Australian planters, colonists and settlers.A green hardcover book, Subtropical Cultivations and Climates - a Handy Book for Planters, Colonists, and Settlers, by R.C Haldane, on agriculture for subtropical countries especially Australia. Plain front cover, gold lettering on spine of title, author and publisher. Contains some black and white illustrations and charts.non-fictionA non fiction book by R.C. Haldane on subtropical cultivations and climates - agriculture for Australian planters, colonists and settlers.agriculture, subtropical plants, australian climate, early settlers -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet, Foster McClellan Co, Doan's Dream Book and De Witt's 200 Year Calendar and Book of Horoscopes, Doan's early 1900's. De Witt's circa 1950's
... Doan's Dream Book and De Witt's 200 Year Calendar and Book...E. C. De Witt and Comapny Limited ...A booklet on dream interpretation dispersed with advertisements and testimonials for Doan's medicines. Originally published in 1904, this likely is an early 1920's printing. Many booklets like this were produced as PR material to increase product sales between c. 1900 - 1915. They were given to the more affluent customers or clients by the local shopkeepers of the period and are interesting Australiana historical publications. They were anywhere between 8 to 32 pages. The De Witt's booklet is similar with advertisements and information on various medicinal products produced and sold by the company for ailments. p.32.An extremely damaged, old and worn black covered booklet about ailments that people suffer with the title Doan's Dream Book. The front cover has an illustration of an ancient Egyptian woman sitting on a large stone chair with a child at her feet playing a type of harp. 'I wonder if Dreams Come True' is written at the bottom with the publisher details. It has many examples throughout of how these illnesses may be improved with advertising for products too. The back cover has lists of medication made by Doan's. p. 32. De Witt's 200 Year Calendar and Book of Horoscopes has a red, black, pink and cream front cover showing an oval with horoscopes drawn around the edges and a mountain with a yacht sailing on a river with 'The Quest for Health' written below. The title is written at the bottom of the cover. This booklet has the 200 year calendar at the front with dates from 1776 - 1976. Throughout the booklet are advertisements and information on various medications produced and sold by the company circa 1950's. p32.non-fictionA booklet on dream interpretation dispersed with advertisements and testimonials for Doan's medicines. Originally published in 1904, this likely is an early 1920's printing. Many booklets like this were produced as PR material to increase product sales between c. 1900 - 1915. They were given to the more affluent customers or clients by the local shopkeepers of the period and are interesting Australiana historical publications. They were anywhere between 8 to 32 pages. The De Witt's booklet is similar with advertisements and information on various medicinal products produced and sold by the company for ailments. p.32.dreams, medicines, ilnesses, horoscopes, calendars -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Ira D. Sankey, Sacred Songs & Solos: and New Hymns and Solos, Late 1800's early 1900's
... Sacred Songs & Solos: and New Hymns and Solos...Morgan and Scott ...The 750 pieces of Sacred Songs and Solos at the front of the collection were compiled and sung by Ira D. Sankey who was an American gospel singer and composer, known for his involvement in a series of religious campaigns in America and Britain during the closing decades of the 19th century. His style influenced church services and evangelical campaigns for generations and the hymns he wrote or popularised continued to be sung well into the 21st century. A collection of 138 pieces of New hymns and Solos compiled by Ira D. Sankey and written by various authors is at the back of the book.A thick burgundy hardcover book with the title printed in gold lettering at the top of the front cover - Sacred Songs & Solos: and New Hymns and Solos. It was compiled and sung by Ira D. Sankey. The spine has the title in gold lettering at the top. The front cover is detached from the spine. The 750 pieces of music and words were compiled and sung by Ira D. Sankey. There is a an Index to Titles, Contents, Index to Subjects and a Metrical Index at the back of the first section. p. At the back of the New Hymns and Solos there is an Index for the 138 hymns and solos. non-fictionThe 750 pieces of Sacred Songs and Solos at the front of the collection were compiled and sung by Ira D. Sankey who was an American gospel singer and composer, known for his involvement in a series of religious campaigns in America and Britain during the closing decades of the 19th century. His style influenced church services and evangelical campaigns for generations and the hymns he wrote or popularised continued to be sung well into the 21st century. A collection of 138 pieces of New hymns and Solos compiled by Ira D. Sankey and written by various authors is at the back of the book.hymns, religious books, religious songs -
Mont De Lancey
Book, G. Augustus Holmes, Three Hundred and Fifty Questions and Exercises on the Academic Manual of the Rudiments of Music, 1923
... Three Hundred and Fifty Questions and Exercises on the...A. Weeks and Co., Ltd., ...A manual of 350 questions and exercises on the rudiments of music prepared specially for candidates for the various musical examinations. It follows the successful first book by Holmes, 'The Academic Manual of the Rudiments of Music'.A small olive green coloured paperback textbook titled, 'Three Hundred and Fifty Questions and Exercises on the Academic Manual of the Rudiments of Music' by G.Augustus Holmes. It was prepared specially for candidates for the various Musical Examinations and follows the success of the first book by Holmes, 'The Rudiments of Music' which contained, amongst other things, specimen papers which have been issued by the various examining bodies 63p. Price 1s 6d. The publisher and address is written at the bottom. Inside the front cover are listed other books written by A. Holmes as well as the Series listed on the back cover.non-fictionA manual of 350 questions and exercises on the rudiments of music prepared specially for candidates for the various musical examinations. It follows the successful first book by Holmes, 'The Academic Manual of the Rudiments of Music'.music books, music documents, music examinations, textbooks -
Camberwell Historical Society
Map (Item) - MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of Boroondara and Camberwell - Detail Plan no. 1851, July 1904
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works ...Lithographer JEM, exd. JWD, July 1904, no. 81, 40P. 15W.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, map, camberwell, cartography -
Camberwell Historical Society
Map (Item) - MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of Boroondara and Camberwell - Detail Plan no. 1852, August 1904
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works ...Lithographer L.E, exd W.A.L., August 1904, no. 95. 40P. 15Wmelbourne and metropolitan board of works, map, camberwell, cartography -
Camberwell Historical Society
Map (Item) - MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of Boroondara and Camberwell - Detail Plan no. 1858, August 1904
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works ...Lithographer E.H.H., Exd J.W.D, Aug 1904, No. 103. 40P.15W.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, map, camberwell, cartography -
Camberwell Historical Society
Map (Item) - MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of Boroondara and Camberwell - Detail Plan no. 1845, August 1904
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works ...Lithographer JEM, exd. JWD, June 1904, no. 71. 40P.15W.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, map, camberwell, cartography -
Camberwell Historical Society
Map (Item) - MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of Boroondara and Camberwell - Detail Plan no. 1860, August 1904
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works ...Lithographer E.H.H., Exd J.W.D, June 1904, No. 70. 40P.15W.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, map, camberwell, cartography -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Hume and Dartmouth Dams : Operations Review Final Report and Recommendations, Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel, May 1999
... Hume and Dartmouth Dams : Operations Review Final Report...Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel ...During 1997 and 1998, the Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel has undertaken a broadly based review of the way in which these two major water storages were operated. The Panel’s terms of reference were essentially to consider how the operating rules might be amended to better address the competing objectives of water supply, environmental enhancement and flood mitigation. This report includes summaries of feedback considered by the reference panel as well as its final recommendations.non-fictionDuring 1997 and 1998, the Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel has undertaken a broadly based review of the way in which these two major water storages were operated. The Panel’s terms of reference were essentially to consider how the operating rules might be amended to better address the competing objectives of water supply, environmental enhancement and flood mitigation. This report includes summaries of feedback considered by the reference panel as well as its final recommendations.hume reservoir nsw, dartmouth dam victoria, water management -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, The life and letters of David, Earl Beatty, Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Borodale of Wexford, Baron Beatty of the North Sea and of Brooksby, P.C., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., D.S.O., D.C.L., LL.D, 1951
... The life and letters of David, Earl Beatty, Admiral of the...Hodder and Stoughton ...The life and times of Admiral BeattyIndex, ill, maps, p.488.non-fictionThe life and times of Admiral Beattygreat britain - admirals - biography, great britain - royal navy -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Khaki and green : with the Australian army at home and overseas, 1943
... Khaki and green : with the Australian army at home and...Australia. Army. Military History and Information Section ...The Australian army in various theaters during World War TwoIll, p.204.non-fictionThe Australian army in various theaters during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. December 1979, 12/1979
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...G.A.G.P.A. alive and well, The F5/F18 freeway and Diamond Valley Council, Diamond Creek road... what next??, Chain-sore reaction!!, Kinder news, Diamond Valley Repertory.Newsletter, 4 p.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Horler, Sydney, The House in Greek Street by Sydney Horler ; with The Devil and the Deep, Men in Masks, and The Clean Wineglass, 1935
... and the Deep, Men in Masks, and The Clean Wineglass...Hodder and Stoughton ...Hardcover book with a blue fabric cover. Black printed text and a silhouette of a man and a dog. 311 pages.fictionsydney horler, short stories, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Charles, Elizabeth (nee Elizabeth Rundle). On Title page: 'by the Author of 'Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family', On both sides of the sea : a story of the Commonwealth and the Restoration : a sequel to 'The Draytons and the Davenants', 1868
... On both sides of the sea : a story of the Commonwealth and...T. Nelson and Sons ...508 p. ; Faded burgundy cloth and cardboard cover, gold embossing.fictionhistorical fiction, english interregnum, english restoration, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), Pausanias, the Spartan ; an unfinished historical romance ; The haunted and the haunters : or, the house and the brain, [1875]
... ; The haunted and the haunters : or, the house and the brain...George Routledge and Sons ...xxvii ; 416 p. ( Dedication p. v-xxvii : Pausanias p. 1-376 ; The haunted p. 379-416) Book has a plain dark green cover, title and author's name on spine. fictionlord lytton, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Sienkiewicz, Henryk, With fire and sword : an historical novel of Poland and Russia by Henryk Sienkiewicz ; translated from the Polish by Jeremiah Curtin, [1890]
... With fire and sword : an historical novel of Poland and...University Press : John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A. ...Historical novel of Poland and Russia.Hardcovr book, 776 pages. Book has a green cover with embossed crest. Dedication to Prof. John Fiske by translator Jeremiah Curtin on first page.fictionHistorical novel of Poland and Russia.henryk sienkiewicz, poland, russia, historical fiction, russian empire -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Sands and McDougall, Stawell and District Residents 1923 - Sands and McDougall, 1923
... Stawell and District Residents 1923 - Sands and McDougall...Sands and McDougall ...A List of residents of the Stawell and District in 1923Manila Folder with brown tape on three sides to form a sleeve. Black Print 1923 Municipal Directory Stawell and District Residents 1923 from Municipal directorystawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Sands and McDougall, Stawell and District Residents 1937 - Sands and McDougall Directory, 1937
... Stawell and District Residents 1937 - Sands and McDougall...Sands and McDougall ...A List of Stawell and District Residents 1937Mailia Folder with black print metal binderSands & McDougall 1937 Stawell and District Residents 1937 From Sands & McDougall Directory for Victoriastawell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. November 1978. Edition No. 10/78, 11/1978
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association's October 1978 meeting, Brian and Helen Davey explore the theme: a sense of community, Rememberings of Greensborough [Harry Nash reminisces about A little band of people], We remember when,,,, Some visitors impressions of Greensborough, Articles and letters, School news, Huntington's disease, The Gargantuan Greensborough gaffe? A digitised copy of this newsletter is available at Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 20 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. September 1978. Edition No. 8/78, 09/1978
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...Our Mick Chick, Shire President, Churinga, Nicholas and his family, A search for meaning, Jewish festivals, So women have just gained equality???, This and that, Kinder news, Parent Australia, From the Council Chamber. A digitised copy of this newsletter is available at Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 15 p., illus.greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, greenhills and north greensborough progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. October 1978. Edition No. 9/78, 10/1978
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...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 -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Lyndsay Gardiner, The Eye and Ear: The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital centenary history, 1968
... The Eye and Ear: The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital...Robertson and Mullins Pty.Ltd ...History of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. In 1863 Dr Andrew Sexton Gray, started an institution for those suffering diseases of the eye and ear. Increased demand led to the formation of a charitable committee in 1866, and the establishment of Victoria's third public hospital. Several changes of location until the opening of the first building on the current site in 1871Hardcover illustrated book pale blue binding, title and authors name in gold on spine. Cream dustjacket title and authors name on front cover and spine. Historical illustrations of the Eye and Ear Hospiital on front and back covernon-fictionHistory of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. In 1863 Dr Andrew Sexton Gray, started an institution for those suffering diseases of the eye and ear. Increased demand led to the formation of a charitable committee in 1866, and the establishment of Victoria's third public hospital. Several changes of location until the opening of the first building on the current site in 1871 royal victorian eye and ear hospital, ophthalmology-history, otolaryngology-history, hospitals-special history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. December 1978. Edition No. 11/78, 12/1978
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...Editorial [from resigning editor Chris Borgeest], John O'Connor, [Extracts from written thoughts of parents from Yandell Kindergarten], Tasmania... treasure island, Planting in Mine Street Group of Streets, Montmorency Horticultural Society, Diamond Valley Repertory, From the Council Chamber. A digitised copy of this newsletter is available at Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 16 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. August 1978. Edition No. 7/78, 08/1978
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...Our community hospital [The Diamond Valley Community Hospital], The Australian work ethic: a Malaysian experience, T-Ball, Diamond Valley Repertory, Nursing Mother Association, This and that, Grim times ahead, From the Council Chamber. A digitised copy of this newsletter is available at Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 15 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 6th October, 1975, 06/10/1975
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's [September 1975] meeting, Against all competition [Plenty River's footbridge at Flintoff Street], From the Council Chambers, Apollo Uprising! Family Day Care scheme. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 6 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 7th November, 1975, 07/11/1975
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...This edition includes a report on the Apollo Parkways Progress Association's October 1975 meeting, How green is our valley, From the Council Chambers, Apollo Parkways tree planting, The great drain robbery, Nillumbik Historical Society. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 6 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 5th December, 1975, 05/12/1975
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...This edition includes a report on the Apollo Parkways Progress Association's November 1975 meeting, International Women's Year, This and that, Natural roadside verges. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 6 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 3rd August 1976. Edition No. 7/76, 03/08/1976
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...Promotion of health: Family Medicine Programme, Graeme Davies give us... The case against "Soda pop", Food additives, Pharmacists can help, T.A. and you, Eltham Living & Learning Centre, This and that, Letters to the Editor, The Penguin Club, Recreation study for Region 14, Diamond Valley Learning Centre, Federal government Assistance to Diamond Valley, Kalparrin, Remember the Progress Association, Nursing Mothers Association, School and Kinder news, Scout news. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society. Newsletter, 32 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association.10th May, 1976. Edition No. 4/76, 10/05/1976
... Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth...Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. ...This edition includes a report on the The Apollo Parkways Progress Association's April 1976 meeting, When did you last ask your daughter: "Have you thought about being a plumber", However do you cope?, Cameo of Kay Steventon, Nursing Mothers Association, The battle of the bulge, Scout and Guide news, School news, This and that, Sc New squash Club. Supplement to "Community News". No. 4/76. Diamond Valley Shire: South-East Councillors' report, From the Council Chamber, Protect yourself against rubella, Allan Goldsworthy. A digital copy of this Newsletter is available from Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways