166p.; footnotes; bib.; ports.; facsimiles; 25 cm.A series of articles on Aboriginal History by well-known historians.aboriginal australians -- periodicals. | ethnology -- australia -- periodicals. | aboriginal australians -- missions -- new south wales | religions - christianity - missions | religions - christianity - missionaries | music - vocal | literature and stories - story telling and story tellers | language - texts and translations - aboriginal to non-aboriginal language | art - rock art - painting | photography - ethnographic | ceremonies | literature and stories - story telling and story tellers | world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, aboriginal australian. | aboriginal australian soldiers. | aboriginal australians -- northern territory -- arnhem land. | defence - world war ii | religions - christianity - lutheran church | religions - christianity - missions | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900 | government policy - state and territory - queensland | animals - invertebrates - crustacea and molluscs - beche-de-mer / trepang |

Article in Whitehorse Gazette talking about busy Springvale Road which was officially declared a main road in 1933. Also Wobbies World closing down, in the column 'Streets Where You Live'.Article in Whitehorse Gazette talking about busy Springvale Road which was officially declared a main road in 1933.roads and streets, wobbies world, springvale road, nunawading, nunawading

Photocopy of school assignments. Includes description of several local war memorials and an investigation into the record of Robert Bethel whose name appears on the Box Hill and Mitcham War Memorials although he was a Tasmanian. Bethel was killed at Gallipoli, information includes copies of Bethel's military record and correspondence with his parents, his family background and details of his brother, Wilfred Michael Bethel also killed in action at the Somme. Maps show his travels. Illustrations. Approx 42 pagesbethel, robert, world war, 1914-1918. battle of gallipoli, wilfred michael, world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials

Australia led the world in the making of early films, one of which was 'Ned Kelly' produced in 1907 using an old cottage in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.Australia led the world in the making of early films, one of which was 'Ned Kelly' produced in 1907 using an old cottage in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.blackburn mitcham film society, moss, david, ned kelly (film), films

Melbourne man, Ken Robb accidentally stumbled across rare footage from what is believed to be the world's first fill length film. The scenes are from a 1906 production 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'.Melbourne man, Ken Robb accidentally stumbled across rare footage from what is believed to be the world's first fill length film. The scenes are from a 1906 production 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'.robb, ken, the story of the kelly gang(film), films

Article on Christina Cock, 112 and other contenders for title of the oldest woman in the world.Article on Christina Cock, 112 and other contenders for title of the oldest woman in the world.cock, christina

A report on an address given on 'The Place Names Committee' by Mr H.S. McComb - he is eminent in many fields, especially the survey world.A report on an address given on 'The Place Names Committee' by Mr H.S. McComb - he is eminent in many fields, especially the survey world.place names committee, mccomb, h.s.

Pamphlet on the life of Harry Smith written by Tim Shambrook, his grandson. Harry Smith was born in 1895 in Norwich and emigrated to Australia at the age of 16 and settled in Templestowe. His experiences in World War I are included.smith, harry, shambrook, tim, aumann, minnie, smith, minnie, pioneers, world war, 1914 - 1918

The Harvey orchard implements advertisement 1 Nov 1916 in 'The Fruit world of Australia'. Manufactured by Daniel Harvey, Box Hill.The Harvey orchard implements advertisement 1 Nov 1916 in 'The Fruit world of Australia'. agricultural machinery, daniel harvey

Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession. Barry Richardson, flag maker, is one such example.Need for elected officials and the world of business to lead the way for initiating economic growths to lead the way out of recession. richardson, barry, flag manufacturers

Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are to compete in the world championships in Scotland. Band President - Ian Bell said sheer hard work has raised $160,000 to fund the trip.Nunawading Highland Pipe Band are to compete in the world championships in Scotland. city of nunawading highland pipe band, ardense, karolyn, wanless, chris, carter, denise, bowles, mark, cliff, renee, bell, ian

World War 1 diary of Bombadier William, George Hogg with a reference to Gunner W.L. Schwerkolt and his separately printed war record. Of further importance is that William George Hogg served in the same unit as William Lionel Schwerkolt in the First World War in France. William Schwerkolt died on 9 November 1916 and the action and his death is recorded in George Hogg war diary. Hogg family photo NP2457World War 1 diary of Bombadier William, George Hogg with a reference to Gunner W.L. Schwerkolt and his separately printed war record.hogg, william george, schwerkolt, william lionel, diaries and journals, world war, 1914-1918

Christina Cock, Australia's oldest person died at 114. Christina is believed to be the world's second oldest person. She died in a Melbourne Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.Christina Cock, Australia's oldest person died at 114.cock, christina, obituaries

At 114 the world's second oldest person, Christina Cock died at Blackburn's Lake Park Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.At 114 the world's second oldest person, Christina Cock died at Blackburn's Lake Park Nursing Home on Wednesday 22 May 2002.cock, christina, obituaries

Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, becker, ron, franzini, kevin, west, william, philip, prince, duke of edinburgh

Re-dedication of Mitcham War Memorial at Halliday Park. The memorial commemorates 143 Mitcham district men who served in World War I and ll who died. Halliday Park and the area around the memorial was redeveloped last year. Plaques were laid to commemorate the 50th anniversary of World War II and the men who fought in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam. Pictured: Chief Commissioner Geoff Oscar, Mitcham R.S.L. President, William Manallack and Halliday Park Committee of Management Chairman, Frederick Smith.Re-dedication of Mitcham War Memorial at Halliday Park. The memorial commemorates 143 Mitcham district men who served in World War I and ll who died. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, oscar, geoff, manallack, william, smith, frederick, halliday park, war memorials

Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe. The 65 year old organization needs 'New Blood' to continue the English based organization first came to Australia in 1925. Toc H is short for Talbot House, the soldiers club in Belgium, founded 1915.Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe.clubs and associations, toc h, williams, george, milne, jean, barton, geoff, uhl, arthur, dick