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The Celtic Club
Book, Seamus Heaney, New selected Poems 1966-1987, 1990
His is "close-up" poetry - close up to thought, to the world, to the emotions. Few writers at work today, in verse or fiction, can give the sense of rich, fecund, lived life that Heaney does". (John Banville). "More than any other poet since Wordsworth he can make us understand that the outside world is not outside, but what we are made of". (John Carey). "Heaney's voice, by turns mythological and journalistic, rural and sophisticated, reminiscent and impatient, stern and yielding, curt and expansive, is one of a suppleness almost equal to consciousness itselfIndex, p. 240.non-fictionHis is "close-up" poetry - close up to thought, to the world, to the emotions. Few writers at work today, in verse or fiction, can give the sense of rich, fecund, lived life that Heaney does". (John Banville). "More than any other poet since Wordsworth he can make us understand that the outside world is not outside, but what we are made of". (John Carey). "Heaney's voice, by turns mythological and journalistic, rural and sophisticated, reminiscent and impatient, stern and yielding, curt and expansive, is one of a suppleness almost equal to consciousness itselfamerican poetry - history and criticism, english poetry - history and criticism -
The Celtic Club
Book, Peter Everett, A Death in Ireland, 1981
An intense, atmospheric novel that powerfully evokes the restless, romantic days of fighting Ireland, A Death in Ireland is a literate thriller of uncommon sophistication, rich in theme, style and complexity of characters.p.222.fictionAn intense, atmospheric novel that powerfully evokes the restless, romantic days of fighting Ireland, A Death in Ireland is a literate thriller of uncommon sophistication, rich in theme, style and complexity of characters.ireland - 20th century politics, ireland - geography -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Mitchells of Whiteford, Paul Mitchell, 2020
"Whiteford is a mystical place. A small farm in north-east Victoria, rising from the rich flats of the Mitta Mitta River a few kilometres upstream from its confluence with the mighty Murray River. Taken up in 1879 from the large Bethanga run, Whiteford was home to the Mitchell family until it was flooded by the Hume Weir around 1934. Through this collection of family photos and small stories, we might glimpse something of family and farming in the fertile Mitta Mitta Valley before it was flooded by the Hume Weir" - Paul Mitchell, author.A family history of the Mitchell family of Whiteford, Victoria. This publication includes stories and many black and white images of the Mitchell family and their home."Whiteford is a mystical place. A small farm in north-east Victoria, rising from the rich flats of the Mitta Mitta River a few kilometres upstream from its confluence with the mighty Murray River. Taken up in 1879 from the large Bethanga run, Whiteford was home to the Mitchell family until it was flooded by the Hume Weir around 1934. Through this collection of family photos and small stories, we might glimpse something of family and farming in the fertile Mitta Mitta Valley before it was flooded by the Hume Weir" - Paul Mitchell, author.mitta mitta history, mitchell family history, whiteford mitta mitta valley -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Bonegilla's Beginnings, Ann Tündern-Smith, 2007
"The history of Bonegilla near Albury - initially a pastoral run, then a grazing property, then, after World War II a migrant transit centre". Bonegilla is the ‘deep waterhole’ on the Murray river. First it was a resource-rich tribal country, then came the explorers and the squatters and the mixed farmers and the Australian Army – a procession of occupants for over 100 years. Arthur Calwell, Australia’s first Minister for immigration changed Bonegilla again in 1947 and made it the first Australian home for 320,000 migrants mostly from war-ravished Europe. Ann Tündern-Smith is the first of the Australian-born children who resulted from Calwell’s post-war population programs. Her mother was one of the Estonians selected for the ‘General Stewart Hentzelman’ which brought the first Displaced Persons here in November 1947.non-fiction"The history of Bonegilla near Albury - initially a pastoral run, then a grazing property, then, after World War II a migrant transit centre". Bonegilla is the ‘deep waterhole’ on the Murray river. First it was a resource-rich tribal country, then came the explorers and the squatters and the mixed farmers and the Australian Army – a procession of occupants for over 100 years. Arthur Calwell, Australia’s first Minister for immigration changed Bonegilla again in 1947 and made it the first Australian home for 320,000 migrants mostly from war-ravished Europe. Ann Tündern-Smith is the first of the Australian-born children who resulted from Calwell’s post-war population programs. Her mother was one of the Estonians selected for the ‘General Stewart Hentzelman’ which brought the first Displaced Persons here in November 1947.bonegilla migrant reception centre, immigrants, bonegilla -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - A Railway Life, Lloyd Holmes, 1991
Lloyd Homes records 40 years of experience as an employee on the New South Wales and then Victorian Railways. His rich powers of description, keenness of observation and sense of humour result in a book that is very readable for anyone with a love of Australia. He captures the remote life of the railway, the warmth of human companionship and traces the transition from steam to diesel haulage.non-fictionLloyd Homes records 40 years of experience as an employee on the New South Wales and then Victorian Railways. His rich powers of description, keenness of observation and sense of humour result in a book that is very readable for anyone with a love of Australia. He captures the remote life of the railway, the warmth of human companionship and traces the transition from steam to diesel haulage.new south wales railways, victorian railways, railroads history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - King of the Weir - Motorcycle Racing in Albury Wodonga, Guy Ellicott, 2018
“King of the Weir” documents motorcycle racing in the Albury Wodonga region which has a rich history dating back to the 1920’s when speedway was king. Speedway gave way to scrambles, and then tarmac racing on aerodromes, army bases and circuits. The Hume Weir circuit held the “King of the Weir” race for ten years attracting such riders as Ron Toombs, Greg Hansford, Murray and Jeff Sayle, and Kenny Blake. Overseas champions Jim Redman, Tom Phillis, Geoff Duke, Bill Lomas and Dickie Dale came to do battle with the locals in the 50’s and 60’s.non-fiction“King of the Weir” documents motorcycle racing in the Albury Wodonga region which has a rich history dating back to the 1920’s when speedway was king. Speedway gave way to scrambles, and then tarmac racing on aerodromes, army bases and circuits. The Hume Weir circuit held the “King of the Weir” race for ten years attracting such riders as Ron Toombs, Greg Hansford, Murray and Jeff Sayle, and Kenny Blake. Overseas champions Jim Redman, Tom Phillis, Geoff Duke, Bill Lomas and Dickie Dale came to do battle with the locals in the 50’s and 60’s.hume weir circuit, albury-wodonga motorcycle club, motorcycle racing, motor sports albury -
Darebin Art Collection
Photograph - Alan Stewart, Alan Stewart, Escape 1, Taungurung, 2021
Escape is a body of work by Taungurung/Filipino artist Alan Stewart made during Melbourne’s long lockdown to reflect his longing to connect to Country. Alan says, “Country has always been my escape and connection to my culture. Without it, I lost a sense of self and a way to revitalise my spirit. Those early mornings and long drives helped me to see what’s special about being on Country, land that holds such a deep meaning to my ancestors. I look back now and realise how lucky I was.”taungurung -
Darebin Art Collection
Photograph - Alan Stewart, Alan Stewart, Escape 2, Taungurung, 2021
Escape is a body of work by Taungurung/Filipino artist Alan Stewart made during Melbourne’s long lockdown to reflect his longing to connect to country. Alan says, “Country has always been my escape and connection to my culture. Without it, I lost a sense of self and a way to revitalise my spirit. Those early mornings and long drives helped me to see what’s special about being on country, land that holds such a deep meaning to my ancestors. I look back now and realise how lucky I was.” -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Rich and Cowan et al, In the steps of John Bunyan : an excursion into Puritan England, 1950
A biography of John BunyanIll, maps, p.440.non-fictionA biography of John Bunyanpuritan england, pilgrims progress -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Rich & Cowan, Title The Romanovs : evocation of the past as a mirror for the present, 1940
A history of the Romanov dynastyIll, p.542.non-fictionA history of the Romanov dynastyrussia - history, romanov dynasty - history -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Countess Barcynska (Marguerite Caradoc Evans), Miss Venus of Aberdovey by Countess Barcynska, 1956
Romance novel.Hardcover book, 191 pages. Book has a dark red cover.fictionRomance novel.countess barcynska, marguerite caradoc evans, romance, fiction -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Taylor, Colin, Australia By Rail, 1988
From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionFrom the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.railroad travel -- australia -- guidebooks, railroad travel -- australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Patsy Adam Smith, Folklore of the Australian Railwaymen, 1969
From the back cover: "Patsy Adam-Smith has collected a rich host of humorous, historic, and tragic anecdotes from the navvies, guards, fettlers, gangers, station-masters, drivers, and other men and women of the Australian railways - men and women who, bringing character and life to the loneliness of the remote parts of Australia they opened up, were a vital part of our history."p.308.non-fictionFrom the back cover: "Patsy Adam-Smith has collected a rich host of humorous, historic, and tragic anecdotes from the navvies, guards, fettlers, gangers, station-masters, drivers, and other men and women of the Australian railways - men and women who, bringing character and life to the loneliness of the remote parts of Australia they opened up, were a vital part of our history."australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroads -- australia -- history. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book - Healesville: history in the hills, 1982
The history of Healesville is as rich and diverse as the people who, over the course of more then a century, have called it home. Each has its story. One cannot hope to tell them all. And so the author's aim has been to bring out the flavour of each passing era; to draw together the threads which have woven the fabric of the past and display them in their true colours as far as is ever possible in the variable light a human memory.A 24 cm H, 151p; Bibliography. Includes Index.non-fictionThe history of Healesville is as rich and diverse as the people who, over the course of more then a century, have called it home. Each has its story. One cannot hope to tell them all. And so the author's aim has been to bring out the flavour of each passing era; to draw together the threads which have woven the fabric of the past and display them in their true colours as far as is ever possible in the variable light a human memory.healesville, victoria -- history -
Merri-bek City Council
Photograph - Digital print on Ilford Fibre Pearl paper, Kim Kruger, Within ten miles of Melbourne 2, 2022
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Merri-bek City Council
Photograph - Digital print on Ilford Fibre Pearl paper, Kim Kruger, Splitting logs for a “feed” 1, 2022
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Merri-bek City Council
Photograph - Digital print on Ilford Fibre Pearl paper, Kim Kruger, Within ten miles of Melbourne 1, 2022
merri-bek public art collection