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The Celtic ClubBook, Patrick O'Farrell, The Irish in Australia, 2000
Since the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.Index, ill, plates, bib. p.346.non-fictionSince the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.irish - australia - history, australia - history -
The Celtic ClubBook, Patrick O'Farrell, Letters from Irish Australia 1825-1929, 1984
Letters ranging from those of convicts writing to their wives in the 1820s, through accounts of the voyage out and pioneering life in mid-century, through love letters, to short stories and failure to master the land, to the remarkable family saga (1883-1929) which ends the book.Index, bib., p.218.non-fictionLetters ranging from those of convicts writing to their wives in the 1820s, through accounts of the voyage out and pioneering life in mid-century, through love letters, to short stories and failure to master the land, to the remarkable family saga (1883-1929) which ends the book. irish - australia - correspondence., australia- minorities- history. -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, Department of Railways, New South Wales, Railway Quiz, 1951
A book of questions relating to railway mattersp.56non-fictionA book of questions relating to railway mattersnew south wales government railways - publicity, railway questions -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, Public Transport of New South Wales, Transport Quiz, 1978
A book of questions relating toTransport mattersIll, p.54.non-fictionA book of questions relating toTransport matterstransport questions, new south wales transport -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, New South Wales Department of Railways, Souvenir of the official opening of the Sydney-Melbourne standard gauge railway line, 1962
Souvenir booklet on aspects of the opening of the Sydney to Melbourne standard gauge line in 1962Ill, p.58.non-fictionSouvenir booklet on aspects of the opening of the Sydney to Melbourne standard gauge line in 1962railways - australia - history, railway gauge - australia -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Australian Railway Historical Society - New South Wales Division et al, Sydney's Electric Trains, 2007
An illustrated history of the various trains used on the Sydney Metropolitan RailwayIll, p.191.non-fictionAn illustrated history of the various trains used on the Sydney Metropolitan Railwaysuburban railways - sydney, electric trains - sydney -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Australian Railway Historical Society, New South Wales Division, North of the harbour : a brief history of transport to and on the North Shore, 1976
A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.Ill, maps, p.168.A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.suburban railways - sydney, tramways - sydney, ferries - sydney -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Libraries Board of South Australia, The horse tramways of Adelaide and its suburbs, 1875-1907, 1965
This is a history of the Adelaide horse drawn tramways from their inception until they were taken over by the Municipal Tramways Trust. The information was gathered from various sources and that given by word of mouth has been substantiatedIll, maps, p.86.non-fictionThis is a history of the Adelaide horse drawn tramways from their inception until they were taken over by the Municipal Tramways Trust. The information was gathered from various sources and that given by word of mouth has been substantiatedtramways - australia, horse tramways - adelaide -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, South Pacific Electric Railway, Brisbane "four motor"type cars - Streamlined bogie saloon car, 1974
A pictorial review of Brisbane tramcarsIll, p.10.non-fictionA pictorial review of Brisbane tramcarstramways - brisbane, urban transportation - brisbane -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, South Pacific Electric Railway, Brisbane dropcentre type cars - Bogie combination cars, 1974
A pictorial review of Brisbane tramcarsIll, p.10.non-fictionA pictorial review of Brisbane tramcarstramways - brisbane, urban transportation - brisbane -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Tramway byways, North Sydney, 1973
A study of the tramways of North SydneyIll, maps, p.58.non-fictionA study of the tramways of North Sydneytramways - sydney, tramways - north sydney -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Sydney "R" class : bogie corridor car, 197?
A pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "R" class : bogie corridor carIll, p.11.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "R" class : bogie corridor cartramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney. -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Sydney "K" class : single truck crossbench car, 197?
A pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "K" class : single truck crossbench carIll, p.11.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "K" class : single truck crossbench cartramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney. -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Sydney & Newcastle "L/P" class : bogie crossbench car, 197?
A pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney & Newcastle "L/P" class : bogie crossbench carIll, p.11.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney & Newcastle "L/P" class : bogie crossbench cartramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney., tramway rolling stock - newcastle -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society, Sydney "F" class bogie combination car, 197?
A pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "F" class bogie combination carIll, p.11.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive account of the Sydney "F" class bogie combination cartramways - sydney, tramways - rolling stock - sydney. -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, New South Wales Steam Tram and Railway Preservation Society, In and around Sydney with the steam tram, 1969
A history of the steam trams of Sydney in four volumes.4.v. Ill, maps.non-fictionA history of the steam trams of Sydney in four volumes.tramways - sydney, steam trams - sydney -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, South Pacific Electric Railway, Maitland tramway ventures, 1965
Apart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.79.non-fictionApart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemtramways - maitland, steam trams - maitland -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, South Pacific Electric Railway Co-operative Society Ltd, Wait here for trams : Sydney's trams during the last decade of operation, 1974
When the last of the Sydney tramway system closed in 1961, there vanished from the streets a vehicle which had been part of the city scene for almost 100 yearsIll, p.111.non-fictionWhen the last of the Sydney tramway system closed in 1961, there vanished from the streets a vehicle which had been part of the city scene for almost 100 yearstramways - sydney, tramways - sydney - pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Randall Wilson et al, The Melbourne trambook, 2003
A pictorial description of the Melbourne tram networkIll, maps, p.79.non-fictionA pictorial description of the Melbourne tram networktramways - melbourne, trams - melbourne - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, University of New South Wales Press et al, Melbourne's marvellous trams, 1998
History of Melbourne trams from cable trams to the present with details of routes and vehicles.Ill, map, p.96.non-fictionHistory of Melbourne trams from cable trams to the present with details of routes and vehicles.tramways - melbourne - history, tramways - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, University of New South Wales Press, Back on track : rethinking transport policy in Australia and New Zealand, 2001
This book explains how dependence on road transport in Australia and new Zealand has developed and sets out a vision for the future of local and interstate transport in both countries.Index, ill, p.240.non-fictionThis book explains how dependence on road transport in Australia and new Zealand has developed and sets out a vision for the future of local and interstate transport in both countries.transportation - australia, transportation - new zealand -
Clunes MuseumBook, AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY PRESS, CANBERRA, "THE TRADITION OF AUSTRALIAN COOKING", 1978
A BOOK OF AUSTRALIAN COOKERY BY ANNE GOLLAN.local history, document, book, cookery, cooking -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Photo, Widows function, World War 1 Widows Lunch 1998, 1998
A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as French waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Legatee waiters included George Woodward and Eddie Jowett. There was singing as entertainment, Eddie Jowett helped with the singing. It is assumed to be 1998 as Tom Butcher appears to be the President talking to the ladies (in 00933.5). The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11am at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 10 of a World War 1 widows' luncheon in 1998.Printed on the back " -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mitcham War Memorial
The Mitcham War Memorial is now located in Halliday Park.in Mitcham Road.Black & white photo of the Mitcham War Memorial in the centre plantation west of Mitcham Road & Whitehorse road intersection. Allan's Butcher shop is on the left and the Post Office on the right.war memorial mitcham, war memorials -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionMedal - Medal group
John (Jack) Poppleton was a long-time Albury resident. It seems likely the medals were mounted after his death in 1962 and donated to the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection.Collection of medals of an Albury citizen who served in a mounted unit in both the Boer War and WWI.Circular frame containing medal group: Queen's South African Medal with clasps: Transvaal and South Africa 1902; and 1914-15 Star, British War medal and Victory Medal awarded to John Thomas Poppleton a resident of Albury NSW for service in Boer War 1899-1902 and WWI 1914-1918.. Frame is plastic mock timber. Engraved plastic panel fixed to glass cover. 50 Tpr John Poppleton 3rd Imp Bushmen/ 1261 Tpr John Thomas Poppleton 7th LH Regt AIF/ 1880-1962poppleton, medal, albury, boer war, wwi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Poster, Information Board, A Field Battery RAA, South Vietnam 1971
Silver framed display board of map, photos and notes of Operation Overlord - contact 7th June, 1971A Field Battery RAA, South Vietnam 1971a field artillery, operation overlord -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, South Cross Reef Gold Mine Co Ltd – Share Register. Call and Transfer Book, 1873 - 1874, 1876 - 1878
Heavy Card Cover - Leather Trim. Fawn in ColourThe South Cross Reef G.M. Co Limitedstawell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Glenfine South and South Berry Journal
This Book is associated with former Ballarat School of Mines Student Richard Squire (1875-1876). Gift of the Squire FamilyGreen water marked linen covered journal with maroon spine with red feint lined blue pages. Label on front cover is cream with black printing JOURNAL with handwritten DATA RISIS GLENFINE SOUTH -SOUTH BERRY G.S & S.B Hand written in black and red ink. Plan in back with scale 20 chains to one inch - Has an index. Handwritten on title page in black ink Address of sawmiller T. J. Brown, Mount Rowan D. W. Hambly 317 Ligar St, Ballarat J. Freeman, C/O Mrs H Simons, Lynch St, Footscray Sleemans Prescription for the bladder in 19009 Mixture No 55983 Tabloids No 55982glenfine south, south berry, sleemans, mining, gold mining, glenfine consols, reef, weights of quartz, blacksmiths tools, australian and eagle, davies south east reef drive, brawns, eaglehawk junction, simons letter, machinery, puddlng plant, poppet heads, winding plant, creswick, mosquito creek, frenchmans gully, spring hill, a. h. welsh, squire, petticoat gully -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Widows function, World War 1 Widows Lunch 1992, 1992
A special luncheon was held for World War I widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached French waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Seated with the widows is President Geoff Swan who was president in 1992. Also Sir Weary Dunlop attended. Another photo shows a film crew from SBS recording the event. Legatee Lucky Luscombe is seen serving bowls of food. Also President Swan presenting flowers to Audrey the lady who ran the kitchen. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 11 of a World War 1 widows lunch.widows, function -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchPhotographs, Souvenir Album of Cape Peninsula
Photo album South Africa c WW1
