ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile of railway stations in greater metropolitan Melbourne between 1950 & 1990.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history

ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history

ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history

ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic profile country railway stations in Victorian between 1950 & 2000.railroads - victoria - pictorial works, railway stations - victoria - history

The extensive volume of 432 pages including maps and photographs. The endpapers include maps of the High Plains. A dedication and acknowledgements are included and it has been signed by the author. This history of the Ski Exploration of Victoria's Alpine Area contains descriptions of all the great pioneering tours of the 1920s and 1930s as recorded and documented by members of those parties at the completion of their trips. Every tour story is accompanied by a map of the route and photos taken along the way. This is an historic document, recapturing and recording achievements by the pioneers who cut the first ski tracks across our Alpine Winter Wonderland, and whose names are a "Who's Who" of the earliest years of Victorian skiing. In addition, this book contains sections of superb full-page photographs of the mountains in winter, taken by noted Australian mountain skier-photographers. high plains history, history of skiing victoria, bogong high plains

ill, p.19.non-fictionA history of the R class 4-6-4 steam locomotive on the Victorian Railways.r class locomotive - victoria - history

This volume of 261 pages includes illustrations, facsimiles, a map and portraits, some of them in colour. It also has illustrations on the end papers.non-fictionThe CSIR Ski Club, one of Victoria's earliest clubs, was formed in 1945 by employees of the 'Council for Scientific and Industrial Research' (CSIR). The club's name remained unchanged when the CSIR later changed to become the 'Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization' (CSIRO) in 1949. Originally an employee's-only club, the rules of membership were later changed to allow both CSIRO and non-CSIRO employees to join. This is its history.csir ski club history, ski clubs victoria

ill, p.80.non-fiction A pictorial history of the Melbourne Steam Festival at Easter 1973 with the visit of 3801 & 3820 from NSW.railroad preservation - victoria - history, steam locomotives - australia - history

ill, p.48.non-fictionA history of the N class 2-8-2 steam locomotive on the Victorian Railways.n class steam locomotive - victoria - history

ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA pictorial history of G41 & G42 the Beyer-Garratt in Victoria, Australiasteam locomotives - victoria- history, garratt locomotives - australia - history

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has abbreviated title and authors surname printed on spine in white ink on pale blue background. This pale blue binding extends for 55mm on front and back covers. The remainder of the covers have repeated images of various Victorian Nurses board Badges on a white background . Dust jacket has similar images on pale blue background on spine and extending 55mm on front and back, remainder of back is pale blue. On the front is an image of one person (torso only) holding another's wrist and holding a watch in their other hand and part of a stethoscope is also visible. Title and author's name are printed on front and spine. There is a 9mm wide attached gold satin ribbon bookmark.non-fictionThis book documents an important part of the story of nursing and midwifery in Victoria. the role of registration, training accreditation and monitoring of nurses and midwives has been fulfilled by three bodies in Victoria: the Nurses Board (1923-1957), the Victorian Nursing Council (1957-1994) and the Nurses Board of Victoria (1994-2010).nursing-history, nursing-law and legislation-victoria-history, nursing trainng

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book is bound in light brown with white print. There is a stylized image of fencing on the front cover. Abbreviated title, author's name and publisher's mark are printed on the spine. Dust-jacket is a dappled olive green on the front, and plain olive green on spine and back. Title is printed in olive-green, and white on olive green background, along with author's name (white print on brown background) and stylize image of fencing (white and olive-green print) on the front of the dustjacket. Abbreviated title (cream ink) author's name (brown in on cream background) and publisher's mark are printed on the spine.non-fictionThis book describes the rapid expansion of community psychiatric centres in Australia, particularly Victoria, as a shift from traditional asylum-based care. Dax (author) a key figure in this transformation, advocated for a more humane and community-focused approach to mental health treatment.mental health services-victoria-history, mental health services-history-australia

Illustrated book with white cover and brown print. Title and authors name are printed on the front cover along with a brown and white photograph of a white-haired man in uniform (Sir William Drogo Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester, founder of St John Ambulance Association). Title and author's name are also printed on spine. A coloured photo of a man wearing glasses and the uniform of St John Ambulance (the author Allan Mawdsley) and information about the authornon-fictionA history of St John volunteer first aid service in Victoria. Includes information about the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John, and the founding of the St john Ambulance Association in England in 1877.st john ambulance australia (victoria)-history, knights of malta, first aid, volunteer workers in ambulance service

Index, ill, bib, p.475.non-fictionA history of its first hundred years, 1881-1981of the Naval and Military Club, Melbourne :clubs - victoria - history, naval and military club melbourne

ill, maps, p.248.non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge colliery between the Yallourn and Morwell open cut brown coal mines in Gippsland Victoria.colliery railroads - victoria - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history

Illustrated book bound in green cloth. On the front cover, stamped in gilt, is a coat of arms featuring a lion and a unicorn (City of Prahan), there are also four parallel lines embossed at top and bottom. On the spine alternative title 'the History of Prahan 1836-1924' author's name, publishers name and four lines at the base, are stamped in giltnon-fictionA history of Prahan from 1836 up until1924prahan, victoria-history, alfred hospital (melbourne)-history

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has dark blue cover, with title and author's name printed in gilt ink on spine. Dust jacket has a coloured painting by Brian Dunlop, depicting two nurses standing either side of a patient in bed. Title (red and blue ink) and authors name (red ink) are superimposed on front cover and spine.non-fictionA history of Williamstown Hospital, from the first citizens meeting held in 1889 identifying the need for a local hospital, the hospitals opening with six beds in 1894, up until 1991.williamstown hospital, hospitals-victoria-history, nurses, nursing, medical services

A book of 272 pages including illustrations and maps as well as an index and bibliography.non-fictionWritten by Jim Darby and edited by Mark Ashkanasy, this book features over 700 photographs and explores the resort's evolution from its ski club roots to a thriving destination. It traces the history of Mt Buller, from its exploration by skiers in the 1920s to the establishment of the Mount Buller Ski Club in 1923. It includes the construction of ski lodges, the introduction of rope tows and chairlifts, and the expansion of facilities to accommodate increasing numbers of visitors, capturing the spirit of Mt Buller, including its ski lift companies, ski patrols, ski schools, clubs, and mountain personalities. mt buller alpine resort, mt buller history, ski resorts victoria

Booklet titled Wreck of the Corsair, S.S.Wauchope, S.S.Alert, by A M Robertson published by Nepean Historical Society.A.M.Robertsonhistory, naval, shipwrecks, victoria-point nepean- shipwrecks-corsair-wauchope-alert

index, ill, maps, p.75.non-fictionA history of the railway town of Seymour Victoria.railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works., railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history.

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book is bound in black material, with title, author's and publisher's name printed in silver ink on spine. Dust jacket has background of mid-blue with narrow re borders top and bottom. Title in red, silver and black ink, authors name in white print on front and spine. Also on front is an oval shaped colour photo of the hospital. On the back cover is an image of the hospital logo and motto translation in white print.non-fictionFounded as a religious hospital by the Sisters of Charity in 1893, St Vincent's has become a distinctive part of Melbourne life. 'Ways of a Hospital" offers an engrossing look at the development and the culture of the hospital and it's place in the social history of the city.st vincent's hospital melbourne, hospitals-victoria-history, medical services, nurses

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has abbreviated title and authors surname printed on spine in white ink on pale blue background. This pale blue binding extends for 55mm on front and back covers. The remainder of the covers have repeated images of various Victorian Nurses board Badges on a white background. Dust jacket has similar images on pale blue background on spine and extending 55mm on front and back, remainder of back is pale blue. On the front is an image of one person (torso only) holding another's wrist and holding a watch in their other hand and part of a stethoscope is also visible. Title and author's name are printed on front and spine. There is a 9mm wide attached gold satin ribbon bookmark.non-fictionThis book documents an important part of the story of nursing and midwifery in Victoria. the role of registration, training accreditation and monitoring of nurses and midwives has been fulfilled by three bodies in Victoria: the Nurses Board (1923-1957), the Victorian Nursing Council (1957-1994) and the Nurses Board of Victoria (1994-2010).nursing-history, nursing-law and legislation-victoria-history

Illustrated book with green cover. Title and authors name are printed in white and black ink on front cover and spine. The VPNG logo is also printed on the front cover and spine. On the front cover is a black and white photo: "The theatre sister" by Julian Smith FRACS (1873-1947). On the back cover is information about the author, a summary of the book and the VPNG logo.non-fictionA history of the first fifty years of the Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group, as specialty group of the ANF and its aims to promote the professional, educational, recreational and economic interests of its members.victorian perioperative nurses group-history, operating room nurses-victoria-history, operating room nursing-history

Illustrated book bound in dark blue with title printed in gold ink on spine.non-fictionThe evolution of nurse registration in Victoria 1923-1973.nurses, nursing, nursing registraiotn -victoria-history

ill, p.56.non-fictionPictorial early history of the Victorian Railways.railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works, railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history.

Illustrated booklet with white cover. Title and compilers name in black ink on front cover. Also on the front cover is a reproduction of a black and white photograph of nursing staff taken in 1958, as well as the two 'twin' gum trees which mark the site of the memorial rock in the hospital grounds where a number of plaques are located, in sepia/pink ink. The hospital logo of stylized black and white cross on a mauve background are on the front and back cover.non-fictionHistory of the Leongatha Memorial Hospital (formerly known as the Woorayl District Memorial Hospital) from the time one of two private hospitals in Leongatha closed in 1942, and a bush nursing hospital took over the premises. The need for a bigger hospital was recognized and new hospital opened in 1958. The booklet covers development of the hospital up to 2008.leongatha memorial hospital, woorayl district hospital, hospitals-victoria-history, leongatha

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Hardcover is bound in red with gilt printing on front (Images of PANCH) and spine (full title and author's name). Dustjacket has a white background, title and author's name on front and spine. Also on front is an aerial photograph of PANCH. On the back cover is the hospital's coat of arms and the words 'Preston and Northcote Community Hospital'.non-fictionA history of the Preston and Northcote Community Hospital, from the initial proposal in 1941 that a hospital be built in Preston, the official opening of the hospital in 1960, until it's closure in1998.preston and northcote community hospital, hospitals-victoria-history, preaton, panch

Illustrated book. Multicolour front cover with title and authors name, as well as illustration (black and white photo) of a 'receiving" window, where fathers or other visitors could view a newborn. Nurse and man standing on one side and nurse holding a baby on the other. Title, authors name and publishers mark in white print on gold coloured spine. The back cover has a cream background with a summary of the book printed on it. There are also three photos of the hospitals three homes: St David's Church Hall, Mint Place and Lonsdale St.non-fictionA history of the Queen Victoria hospital. In 1896 eleven female doctors led by Constance Stone opened the Victoria hospital for women and children. After three different city locations, it ceased to exist as a separate entity in 1987, when amalgamation saw it form part of the Monash Medical Centre in Clayton.queen victoria hospital (melbourne), queen victoria memorial hospital (melbourne), queen victoria medical centre(melbourne), monash medical centre, hospitals-victoria -history

Illustrated book with dustjacket, book is bound in dark blue, with title and authors name printed in silver on spine. Dust jacket has a dark blue background with the title and author printed in white on the front. Also on the front is the RCH coat of arms printed in white.non-fictionHistory of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, from its foundation in 1870 until 1970.royal children's hospital (melbourne), hospitals-victoria-history

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book is bound in dark green material, with title authors name and publishers mark print ed in gilt on spine. Dust jacket is black and gold in colour, with a coloured photo of newborn baby lying on adult hand on front cover. Title and author's name on front cover, also on spine with the addition of the publisher's mark. On the back cover is the RCH coat of arms.non-fictionAn insight into the origins and development of the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Opening in 1870 with six rooms as "the Melbourne Free Hospital for Sick Children, it has grown into a major paediatric institution. As well as the hospitals history, the book provides insight into the social and economic conditions in Victoria in the late 19th and early 20th century.royal children's hospital (melbourne), paediatrics-victoria-history