Writings about Coranderrk Aboriginal Station, Healesville (1863-1924) in the words of contemporaries. Arranged under headings taken from the writings. Includes chronology of Coranderrk.Companion volume to 'Birrarung Database' by the same compiler. Sepia toned soft cover book.coranderrk, aboriginal, healesville, barak, bon, green, woiwod

Book with information on the history of the Wurundjeri people of the Yarra Valley, from the time of first European contact, arranged according to topic, e.g. law, ceremony, language, lifestyle, personalities, reconcilation.Sepia toned soft cover book with illustrations: engraving 'The Battle of Yering' by Margo Heeley; photograph 'The Yarra River' by Mick Woiwod'; sketch 'When Blacks First Saw Ships' by Tommy McCrae. Top: 'Birrarung Database' Bottom: 'compiled by Mick Woiwod Published by Tarcoola Press'aborigine, wurundjeri, woiwurrung, yarra, birrarung, woiwod

Railways of the Yarra Valley takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time to when the Victorian Railways branch lines and the ingenious bush tramways were the lifeblood of isolated rural communities. This book examines the much loved Warburton and Healesville railways, along with the fascinating Powelltown, Britannia Creek and Warburton tramway systems, all of which were instrumental in making the Yarra Valley Victoria�s most prosperous timber region. Featuring a superb array of colour and b&w images, most never before published, complimented by interesting and informative text, plus stories from those who saw and worked the lines. Soft bound, 96 pages. (from website)Coloured cover soft back book

Railways of the Yarra Valley takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time to when the Victorian Railways branch lines and the ingenious bush tramways were the lifeblood of isolated rural communities. This book examines the much loved Warburton and Healesville railways, along with the fascinating Powelltown, Britannia Creek and Warburton tramway systems, all of which were instrumental in making the Yarra Valley Victoria�s most prosperous timber region. Featuring a superb array of colour and b&w images, most never before published, complimented by interesting and informative text, plus stories from those who saw and worked the lines. Soft bound, 96 pages. (from website)Coloured soft back book

Do Drop In was a general store and hall from 1937 until 1955. It also served as a bus terminal up until 1979. The shop, hall and vintage buses were destroyed by fire 4 May 1980. The original holiday house was still occupied until 1982. York on Lilydale now occupies the site of Do Drop In.'Do Drop In' was an important institution in Mt Evelyn for many decades. The fire destroyed this part of the history of the village, so it is nice to have this photo as a memento of this event.Photograph mounted on particle board.Labels on back indicating that the photograph has been in an exhibition. Signed by the entrant: Don F. Trapnell. Title of photo: "The heat of the night"do drop in, fire, general store, hall, bus depot, photograph,

The Queen's journey through Lilydale and district during her Australian tour, 1954Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh passed through Lilydale by train 6 March 1954 on their way to Warburton. Residents along the route turned out to see the royal couple. The royal visit made such an impression that it is still vividly remembered six decades later. Stapled booklet with white cover; b&w photo of floral banner 'Lilydale' with group of men and women In ink on front cover: 'Donated to Mt Evelyn History Group by Anthony McAleer 23/5/09' Mt Evelyn History Group stamp on front cover.queen elizabeth, lilydale, warburton, royal tour, royal train

Watercolourist William Blamire Young (1862-1935) was a local artist. His property Mutamaro was on the corner of Swansea and Edinburgh Roads Montrose, diagonally opposite the Mt Evelyn side. He lived there from 1923 till his death in 1935. Young is perhaps best known as the designer of the first Australian-themed stamp (kangaroo on map of Australia, issued 1913). Biography of the artist and a representative collection of his work.Hard cover book, glossy white dust jacket with painting of the Sydney Harbor Bridge by Blamire Young.Noneblamire young, artist, watercolour, montrose, australian stamp

Singer Dame Nellie visited Melba Cave Hill, her father David Mitchell's property, on 8 November 1902. She was received with great enthusiasm after her triumphant career in the opera houses of Europe. The book has photos of the official reception of Melba in Lilydale and the informal picnic at Cave Hill that followed.Stapled book with stiff cream coloured cover, oval photo of procession through the streets of Lilydale, November 8,1902 Sue Thompson Roundabout Publishing Pty Ltd'Paula Herlihy 2010' in pencil at top of title page.melba, cave hill, david mitchell, lilydale

Former possession of local WW2 Ex RAAF ServicemanA crown over a crest with three stars around button.smith rev, buttons

Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionCommittee changes give new powers / p1/2. City's success seen in strategic planning / p1. Dates for September / p2. Sharing responsibility for literacy / p2. Bush dance / p2. Commentary / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Mayoral team profile / p3. Information day on women's health / p4. Beaumont soiree / p4. St George's supports World Vision / p4. Lone ride for cancer research [Steven Duthie] / p4. Fax link for cabs / p5. Parking permit fees / p5. Anzac legend / p5. "Sharps' scheme for Kew / p5. Council supports call for TV translator / p5. Kinder enrolments up / p6. Older adults meed leisure opportunities, report finds / p6. Images on Kew [Richard Birmingham at Gretz Gallery] / p6. Birthing alternative [St George's Hospital] / p6. Health strategy for young people / p7. Seniors podiatry sessions / p7. Did you attend Kew Primary School? / p7. Letters to the editor / p8. In the twinkling twilight [Kew Festival] / p8. Traffic management update / p8. Cricket recruiting drive / p8.publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters

This lantern or lamp was used for lighting an automobile or motor cycle in the 1920s or 1930s. It could also have been used in a household or carried by a person. It was made by the English firm of Joseph Lucas Ltd., a business founded in 1860 which originally made scoops, buckets and plant holders. In 1875 it began the production of lamps and in the early 20th century made automotive components. Today after having merged with a North American company it makes components for the automotive and aerospace industries. The term 'King of the Road' was reserved for products that were regarded as the most prestigious and the ones commanding the highest price. This lamp was advertised as one that 'will not blow out in the toughest gale'.This item is retained as an interesting example of the lighting used for cars and bicycles early in the 20th century.This is a metal lantern which is much rusted but which may have been chrome or nickel plated. It has a lighting mechanism enclosed in glass, a handle on the top, a winding screw on the side, an oil container and a metal plaque on the base. LUCAS No. 636 KING of the ROAD JOS.LUCAS LTD. B'HAMcar components, automobile lighting, lucas industries,