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Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMemorabilia, History of Kleinert's Homestead, 4 Reilly Court, Croydon, Victoria
Collection of maps and title deeds of Kleinert's 1886 homestead - 22 pages in pockets in black plastic spiral binder, compiled by Richard Carter, November 2008. Photocopies of title deeds and subdivisions. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument - Report, History Summary 1958-1969 - Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria
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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Barrie I Follows, Defence at Nepean: A history of defence at the Nepean peninsula, Victoria, 1802-1997, 2011
A history of military activities at and relating to the Point Nepean area from the firing of the first shot in this area in 1802 by Lt. Murray from the 'Lady Nelson' up until 1997.ill., facsims., maps, ports. p.126.non-fictionA history of military activities at and relating to the Point Nepean area from the firing of the first shot in this area in 1802 by Lt. Murray from the 'Lady Nelson' up until 1997. fortifications - victoria - nepean peninsula - history, coast defences - victoria - historia -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)Booklet: A History of technical education in Victoria by Joe Ciavarella [1987]
Focuses on Collingwood Technical School 1965-1986 and written by Joe Ciavarella as part of his Bachelor of Education course.A4 size typewritten document of 22 pages, stapled together, publication date unclear but estimated to be 1987collingwood technical school, history, joe ciavarella, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Booklet: The History of T.A.F.E. in Victoria by Hedley J. Harris
Twenty-two page A4 size booklet prepared and written by Hedley J. Harris.tafe in victoria, tafe history -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for LanguagesBook, Frances Brown, Family and local history sources in Victoria, 1996
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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Department of Labour and National Service, Private Lives Public Records -Family History Resources at Public Record Office Victoria, 1966
Government booklet intended to direct National Servicemen to the assistance available for return to civilian life.community services -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Jean Court, A New Life for Gippsland A History of the Gippsland Railway Victoria, 1985
Compilation of accounts written by members of exploretary parties attempting to find an accessible track from Melbourne to Gippsland primarily so hat rattle could be fattened on lush pastures and returned for sale. The many hardships faced on the harrowinexploration -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.Book, Over The Hurdles-The History of Jumping Racing in Victoria by John Adams
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Stawell Historical Society IncBook, R.B. Watchorn, A Pictorial History of Gold Mining at Stawell Victoria - Previously Cat No 3632, 1986
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Stawell Historical Society IncBook, N.A. McLennan, R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Marnoo Sub-Branch, Victoria, Brief History and Records of Sub-Branch 1930 to 1963 Past and Present, 1963
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Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Blake, Jim, Official history commemorating the centenary of the Stawell Athletic Club, Victoria, Australia, April 9th, 10th, 11th, 1977, 1977
Records the background to the Club and the Stwell Gift together with records from its inception to 1977.206 p.; ill.; tables; 25 cm.Records the background to the Club and the Stwell Gift together with records from its inception to 1977.stawell athletic club -- history. | athletics. organisations. victoria. stawell. stawell athletic club, to date | athletics -- victoria -- stawell -- history. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Osburne, Richard, The history of Warrnambool, Capital of the Western Ports of Victoria, from 1847 (when the first Government Land Sales took place) up to the end of 1886, 1887
A well documented account of many aspects of Warrnambool area from settlement to 1886. Chapter xii deals with the Framlingham Aboriginal Station. Including [1] folded leaf of plates containing a table.vii, 284 pages ; 19 cm.A well documented account of many aspects of Warrnambool area from settlement to 1886. Chapter xii deals with the Framlingham Aboriginal Station. Including [1] folded leaf of plates containing a table.warrnambool-history - 1847 - 1886., western district - victoria - history., aboriginals, victoria - history (1847-1886), framlingham - aboriginal station - history., massacres-history-warrnambool p.193-94 -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bonwick, James, Discovery and Settlement of Port Phillip; being a history of the country now called Victoria, up to the arrival of Mr. Superintendent Latrobe, in October, 1839 by James Bonwick; revised, at request, by W. Westgarth, 1856
Contents: Discovery of Port Phillip; First Settlement of Port Phillip; Abandonment of the Colony of Port Phillip; Further discoveries in the Country; Hume and Hovell's Overland Trip; Settlement of Western Port; Captain Sturt on the Murray; Major Mitchell's Australia Felix; The Successful Settlement of Port Phillip; Batman and Gellibrand's Application; Settlement of Portland Bay; Life of Batman; Batman's visit to Port Phillip; Fawkner's Yarra Settlement; Mr. Wedge's Narrative; William Buckley; The Association and Government; Progress of the Settlement; Flocks and Flock-masters; Government; Stewart, Simpson, Lonsdale, Latrobe; The Land and Land Sales; Law, Police and Port; Commerce, Trade and Shipping; Melbourne and Geelong; Hotels and Licences; Amusements; Rise and Progress of the Port Phillip Press; Religion in Port Phillip.142 p. : 1 fold-out map. ; 21 cm.Contents: Discovery of Port Phillip; First Settlement of Port Phillip; Abandonment of the Colony of Port Phillip; Further discoveries in the Country; Hume and Hovell's Overland Trip; Settlement of Western Port; Captain Sturt on the Murray; Major Mitchell's Australia Felix; The Successful Settlement of Port Phillip; Batman and Gellibrand's Application; Settlement of Portland Bay; Life of Batman; Batman's visit to Port Phillip; Fawkner's Yarra Settlement; Mr. Wedge's Narrative; William Buckley; The Association and Government; Progress of the Settlement; Flocks and Flock-masters; Government; Stewart, Simpson, Lonsdale, Latrobe; The Land and Land Sales; Law, Police and Port; Commerce, Trade and Shipping; Melbourne and Geelong; Hotels and Licences; Amusements; Rise and Progress of the Port Phillip Press; Religion in Port Phillip.victoria -- history -- to 1834. | victoria -- history -- 1834-1851. | melbourne (vic.) -- history -- to 1834. | melbourne (vic.) -- history -- 1834-1851. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Labilliere, Francis Peter, Early history of the colony of Victoria : from its discovery to its establishment as a self-governing province of the British Empire, 1878
Vol 1: 312pp; Vol 2: 371pp (2 volumes ; 19 cm. )victoria -- history. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Brown, John, Corinella sesqui-centenary celebrations : a brief outline of the early history of Western Port -Victoria, with particular reference to the settlement at Corinella in the year 1826, 1976
A brief outline of the early history of Western Port - Victoria with particular reference to the settlement at Corinella in the year 1826.[12] p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.A brief outline of the early history of Western Port - Victoria with particular reference to the settlement at Corinella in the year 1826. 1. corinella (vic.)--history. i. title., 2. bunerong-western port (vic.) -
Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association Inc.
Book, A history of Seventeen Central Victoria Schools
Baringhup, Baringhup East, Baringhup West, Bradford, Brokenback, Eastville, Gowar, Muckleford, Muckleford South, Neereman, Nuggetty, Porcupine Flat, Shelbourne, Shelbourne South, Tarrangower, Walmer, Walmer North -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, These Walls Speak Volumes: A History of Mechanics Institutes in Victoria / by P. Baragwanath & K. James, 2015, 2015
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Freemasons Victoria - Southern Cross Lodge No. 24 (Maldon)
Book, Peter Thomas Thornton, The History of Freemasonry in Victoria, 1978
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Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, That's our house, A history of housing in Victoria, 1986
All houses were designed to provide protection from the elements and a home base for family activities - sleeping, eating, washing, recreation and earning a living. What changes is not the purpose, but the way this purpose is achieved. This book is about all these things. It is not just about architecture. Foreword by Hon Frank Wilkes, Minister for HousingAn 80 page soft-cover book with index and numerous photos and sketches.On the front cover in top RH corner and on foreword page in Jocelyn Hall's writing: "Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre"architectural styles, housing - victoria, ministry of housing, architecture - domestic - victoria, (mr) nicholas hudson, (mr) peter mcewan -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesBook, Alan Best and Contributors, 50 Years and More / A History of Surf Life Saving Victoria
History of Surf Life Saving Victoria over 50 years154p. :I;;. (Some col.), maps. Ports., fascism,:non-fictionHistory of Surf Life Saving Victoria over 50 yearssurf life saving victoria, surf lifesaving (aquatic sports), history, book -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Longmans, Green, and Co, A history of the Colony of Victoria : from its discovery to its absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia, 1904
A history of the Colony of Victoria : from its discovery to its absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia volume two 1854-1900Index, p.356.non-fictionA history of the Colony of Victoria : from its discovery to its absorption into the Commonwealth of Australia volume two 1854-1900victoria - history 1854-1900, victoria - settlement -
Friends of St Brigids Association
Book - Men of Yesterday : A Social History of the Western District of Victoria, 1834-1890, Kiddle, Margaret. 1967. Men of Yesterday : A Social History of the Western District of Victoria, 1834-1890. Melbourne : Melbourne University Press, 1967 xviii, 573 p., 10 p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 24 cm
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Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), A History of 26 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell, Victoria
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Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - These Walls Speak Volumes - A history of Mechanics Institutes in Victoria, Pam Baragwanath et al, 2015
A comprehensive history of approximately 1,000 mechanics' institutes in Victoria and their contribution to the educational and cultural life of Victoria from 1839 to the present. Information includes the building status, social adult education, library history and heritage listings, as well as essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Winner of the Victorian Community History Award 2016non-fictionA comprehensive history of approximately 1,000 mechanics' institutes in Victoria and their contribution to the educational and cultural life of Victoria from 1839 to the present. Information includes the building status, social adult education, library history and heritage listings, as well as essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Winner of the Victorian Community History Award 2016 mechanics' institutes -- victoria, adult education -- victoria -- history, libraries -- victoria -- history., historic buildings -- victoria, victoria -- social life and customs -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - Across the Threshold - A Ronan Family History from Kilkenny to Victoria, Malcolm Ronan, 1993
This is a tribute to the author's forebears who risked all and made audacious, often treacherous journeys to the other end of the world, to become pioneers of this country. John Ronan and his wife Johanna Fleming arrived in Australia on the 'Australia' from Kilkenny in 1853. Their descendants eventually settled in North East Victoria, around the Tallangatta district.non-fictionThis is a tribute to the author's forebears who risked all and made audacious, often treacherous journeys to the other end of the world, to become pioneers of this country. John Ronan and his wife Johanna Fleming arrived in Australia on the 'Australia' from Kilkenny in 1853. Their descendants eventually settled in North East Victoria, around the Tallangatta district.ronan family, victoria -- genealogy, ireland -- genealogy, tallangatta -
Victorian Railway History LibrarySargent, John, Photographer Profile: Michael Schrader Recording Railway History - Victoria, 2001
A collection of railway photographs from Michael Schrader.ill,p.48.non-fictionA collection of railway photographs from Michael Schrader.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Heidelberg Golf ClubBook, Victorian Golf Association, A history of golf in Victoria, 1987
A history of golf in Victoria; and of the Victorian Golf Association.168 p., illus. (some col.).non-fictionA history of golf in Victoria; and of the Victorian Golf Association.golf clubs - history, golf - victoria - history, victorian golf association -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - History of Postal Services in Victoria, Christine Gibbs, 1984
This booklet was produced for Victoria's sesquicentenary celebrations. It tells the story of Victorian postal services starting with the appointment of Melbourne's first official Postmaster Mr E J Foster on 13th April 1837. This position changed hands frequently and by 1851 Victoria's 8th Postmaster Alexander McCrae held the position. The construction of one of Melbourne's oldest landmarks began in three stages beginning in 1859 and was completed in 1867. The book includes developments in the mail service including by sea and overland by horseback and Cobb and Co. coaches. The mail coach contractors on the Melbourne to Albury route in 1854 was George Foster followed in 1856 by Patrick Mulcare. Other chapters in this publication include transporting the mail by rail and air as well as details about a small number of post offices and people who dedicated themselves to ensuring the mail reached its destination safely.A small book of 125 pages containing information, photographic images and sketches. The book is printed on buff coloured paper with a green trim around the front cover. It also includes a comprehensive bibliography. The cover features a sketch of a Cobb & Co. Coach.This booklet was produced for Victoria's sesquicentenary celebrations. It tells the story of Victorian postal services starting with the appointment of Melbourne's first official Postmaster Mr E J Foster on 13th April 1837. This position changed hands frequently and by 1851 Victoria's 8th Postmaster Alexander McCrae held the position. The construction of one of Melbourne's oldest landmarks began in three stages beginning in 1859 and was completed in 1867. The book includes developments in the mail service including by sea and overland by horseback and Cobb and Co. coaches. The mail coach contractors on the Melbourne to Albury route in 1854 was George Foster followed in 1856 by Patrick Mulcare. Other chapters in this publication include transporting the mail by rail and air as well as details about a small number of post offices and people who dedicated themselves to ensuring the mail reached its destination safely.victorian postal service, australia post history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham, 1995
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard cottage, with corrugated roof. In the foreground is a picket fence enclosing a heavily planted front yard. On the right a weatherboard 'cubby' can be seen over the garden fence. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge 8 Victoria Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - C'wellwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham
