xiii, 325 p. : figs., map. index; Barabool dialect list; names of the tribe, about 1841-43; ; 22 cThe letters record events which will recall to many persons still living old Vctorian memories, and will have a great value for the future historian of Victoria, as narrating the experiences of actual movers in the early scenes of our colonization, while they will also possess interest as incidental contributions to the biographies of the men who half a century ago beagan to encounter the hardships and perils which beset the pioneer in every part of this continent. These papers also contain interesting contributions to our knowldge of the aborigines-their languages, customs , and conflicts with the white men; and although some of the incdents narrated have found their way into print before, they are now for the first time given in their entirety to the public. frontier and pioneer life -- victoria. | victoria -- history -- 1834-1900 -- sources.

xiv, 455 p., 31 p. of plates : map ; 26 cm.Brief notes on the contributors and incidents have been included in this edition although the above-mentioned items have been left out, some marginal notes made by Governor La Trobe have been dealt with in the footnotes. "From the original edition edited for the Trustees of the Public Library by Thomas Francis Bride'. Previously published: Melbourne : Heinemann, 1969. Originally published: Melbourne : Government Printer for the Trustees of the Public Library, Museums and National Gallery of Victoria, 1898.pioneering, 1836-1854. victoria. correspondence, diaries, etc. | victoria. description & travel, 1836-1854. correspondence, diaries, etc. | frontier and pioneer life -- victoria. | victoria -- history -- 1834-1900 -- sources. | victoria -- description and travel -- 1851-1900.

xvi, 261 p., [23] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. ; 22 cm.Stories of William Buckley (1835) - Victoria; Sammy Cox or Samuel Emanuel Jervis (1789) - Tasmania; James Murrells or Jemmy Morrill (1846) - Qld.; James Davis called Duramboi &? Wandi Bracefield or Bracefell (1826) - Wide Bay, Qld.; Mrs. Fraser (1835) - Qld. on the Stirling Castle; wreck of the Charles Eaton, survivors were John Ireland and William Doyley (1834) - Murray Is.; Thomas Pamphlet, Richard Parsons, John Finnegan (1823) Moreton Bay; William Jackman (1836) - Great Australian Bight; Barbara Thomson (1848) - Cape York; Chapter on Aborigines and bushrangers.wilderness survival -- australia. | aboriginal australians -- social life and customs. | australia -- history -- 1788-1851.

People - "Morgan, A T; Mcfarlane, Keith & Laurie; Pinner, L" Associated with - World War Ii (New Guinea)

xiv, 130 p. : col. ill. ; 20 x 22 cm.Three Faces of Love brings to readers the richness and originality of traditional Aboriginal erotic song-poetry. In Professor Berndt's sensitive renderings the poems conjure up the haunting atmosphere of muted eroticism of the north-eastern Arnhem Landers' traditional songs conveying in a very real sense a people's affection for, and oneness with, nature. They open up a whole new world of indigenous Australian literature, part of Australia's literary heritage...australian aboriginal song cycles. special subjects: love. english texts | poetry in australian aboriginal languages. special subjects: love. english texts | aboriginal australians -- poetry. | aboriginal australians -- music. | song cycles.

251 p. ; 30 cm. + 1 CD-ROM.The CD-ROM contains the Index and also selected transcriptions by Pauline Byrt Centre for Australian Indigenous Strudies Monash University, and transcriptions of Linguistic Data relating to the language of the Melbourne area by Stephen D. Morey Research Centre for Linguistic Typology, La Trobe University.thomas, william 1793-1867 - assistant protector of aborigines, indexes - thomas william-papers-mitchell library collection |, victoria-history-aboriginals-1838-1867.

xv, 187 p. ; 25 cm.Contents: Archaeology Isabel McBryde; Archives H.J. Gibbney; Artefacts and museums Carol Cooper, Isabel McBryde; Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies Diane Barwick, Jane Forge, James Urry; Biography: writing a life story Diane Barwick, Nan Phillips, Tom Stannage; Censuses and other population records L.R. Smith; Court and police records: evidence for Aboriginal history Tom Stannage; Genealogy: tracing family history Diane Barwick, Diane Bell, Francesca Merlan; Government - Government publications on Aborigines Brownlee Kirkpatrick; Government committees and Royal Commissions David H. Bennett. Guardians of history - Aboriginal heritage and the Australian Heritage Commission Josephine Flood; Historical Societies Nan Phillips, Tom Stannage. Land rights - Land rights: recent events and legislation Anita Campbell, Diane Bell, Diane Barwick; Land rights: an introductory bibliography Nicolas Peterson. Language: resources for research Luise Hercus, Francesca Merlan; Libraries James Urry; Maps and mapping John von Sturmer; Missions: settlements, sponsors, sources of information James Urry; Music Alice Moyle; Newspapers Andrew Markus; Oral history interviewing Peter Read; Photographic records - Koorie studies: records of the South Coast Yuin walkabout Guboo Ted Thomas; Photographs old and new Colin Roach; Films and film-making David McDougall; Publishing your work Shirley Andrew, Diane Barwick; Sport: resources for research Michael Mace, Bill Rosser; Tape recording Bryan Butler; Torres Strait Islands: information available in Papua New Guinea Peter Bolger; War and Aborigines Hank Nelson; Women in Aboriginal society: resources for research Diane Barwick, Diane Bell.australian aborigines, to 1979. historical sources. | aborigines, australian -- history. | genealogy. | torres strait islanders -- history -- sources. | aboriginal australians -- genealogy. | aboriginal australians -- history -- sources. | aboriginal australians -- history. | aboriginal australians -- history -- archival resources. | aboriginal australians -- history -- library resources. | aboriginal australians -- history -- bibliography.

xv, 213 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.By the 1830's the squatters were poised to extend theri runs over eastern Australia and so dispossess untold thousands of Aboriginal families of their land. Mitchell witnessed at first hand some of the worst years of a monstrous and incomprehensible disaster. More than that, his work directly assisted in this destruction.mitchell, thomas, sir, 1792-1855 -- relations with aborigines, australian -- new south wales. | mitchell, thomas, sir, 1792-1855 -- journeys -- new south wales. | aboriginal australians -- new south wales -- first contact with europeans. | aboriginal australians -- first contact with europeans.

10 items; records description; 30 cm.port phillip aboriginal protectorate - establishment., correspondence-port philip aboriginal protectorate 1838 - 1839, assistant protectors, port phillip-parker, edward; dredge, james; thomas, william; seivewright, george., robinson, george - correspondence.

169 p., [8] p. of plates ; 24 cm. bonner, neville, 1922-1999. | australia. politics. bonner, neville thomas, 1918-. australia. biographies. | statesmen -- australia -- biography. | aboriginal australians -- biography. | australia -- politics and government -- 1945-1965.

Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.Undated article in which Norman Armstrong corrects earlier information and states that the first meeting of the Shire Council of Blackburn and Mitcham was at Blackburn on 16 Oct 1925.shire of blackburn and mitcham, ellemer, h, mock, w, elmore, algernon john, watts (cr), husband, charles edward, gray, l.j., bishop, herbert thomas, bayley, leonard.sherwin, armstrong, norman, fankhauser, g.f.

Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.Letter from Shire Secretary, J.H. Taylor to Secretary, Public Works department re road proclamations.railway road, blackburn, blackburn road, blackburn, station street, blackburn, cook, thomas, shire of nunawading

Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham subcommittee report on duties of individual officers (1932). Includes report on amalgamations of positions and reductions in staff.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham subcommittee report on duties of individual officers (1932).shire of blackburn and mitcham, bishop, herbert thomas, local government, charlesworth, albert roy, council staff

Letter to President of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from R.R. Halliday proposing reductions of staff and staff adjustments.Letter to President of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham from R.R. Halliday proposing reductions of staff and staff adjustments.shire of blackburn and mitcham, local government, council staff, halliday, robert ramsay, bishop, herbert thomas, charlesworth, albert roy, sharp

Pamphlets for the City of Nunawading annual elections, 2 Aug 1986 including statements by candidates and arguments re Net Annual Value versus Site Value Rating for a referendum.Pamphlets for the City of Nunawading annual elections, 2 Aug 1986local government, city of nunawading, allan, peter, fahey, jond, fensham, dorothy christine, finnerty, david, lincoln, dawn, smith, dorothy g, spurr, noel, wallington, john eric, bowden, anthony peter, mcleod, thomas allen, white, lauris, rates

Citations for Victorian people cited for honours c1974Citations for Victorian people cited for honours c1974honours list, victorian government, beer, ronald thomas, gregory, kathleen maie, forest hill residential kindergarten

Critique of the 1936-1937 Annual Report of the Shire of Blackburn and MitchamCritique of the 1936-1937 Annual Report of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitchamshire of blackburn and mitcham, roeszler, norman george, bishop, herbert thomas

Copies of documents between the Nunawading Shire Council and the State Trophy Committee regarding war trophy to be permanently housed in the municipalityCopies of documents between the Nunawading Shire Council and the State Trophy Committee regarding war trophy to be permanently housed in the municipalityshire of nunawading, war memorials, bishop, herbert thomas, state trophy committee

Listing of Heritage precincts and some individual heritage sites in the City of Whitehorse, with information about their significanceListing of Heritage precincts and some individual heritage sites in the City of Whitehorse, with information about their significancevermont park, thomas street, mitcham, heritage studies, westbrooke, samantha

Norwich, consisting of 475 acres in the Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke, found on a land sale map in the La Trobe collection of Vale maps. Research by Jean Uhl into the fate of the proposed township.Norwich, consisting of 475 acres in the Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke, found on a land sale map in the La Trobe collection of Vale maps. local history, uhl, jean, parish of nunawading, norwich village, vermont, lobb, john, graham, thomas

Letters from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to contractors re renovations to the Municipal Chambers and vica versa Letters from Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to contractors re renovations to the Municipal Chambers and vice versa bishop, herbert thomas, shire of blackburn and mitcham, council chambers

Mayor and councillors who attended the opening of the new Council offices (photos)Mayor and councillors who attended the opening of the new Council offices (photos)city of nunawading, mccall, c.r.t., willis, c.l., walsh, graham a., rooney, keith, telfer, brian, schubert, r.w., goldsborough, o.g., leggatt, thomas h., cox, george h., burns, frank h., peate, r.h., gawler, david

Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham annual report compiled by Shire Engineer N.G. Roeszler and Shire Secretary H.T. Bishop 1936 - 37 very favourably reviewed in article.Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham annual report compiled by Shire Engineer N.G. Roeszler and Shire Secretary H.T. Bishop 1936 - 37 very favourably reviewed in article.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, roeszler, norman george, bishop, herbert thomas

Copy of land sales brochure for Blackburn Park.Copy of land sales brochure for Blackburn Park.freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, morton, thomas richards burrowes, blackburn park

Letter to secretary of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham complaining of a cattle nuisance from Margaret O. Kind and reply from Shire secretary, H.T. Bishop.Letter to secretary of Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham complaining of a cattle nuisance from Margaret O. Kind and reply from Shire secretary, H.T. Bishop.local government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, kind, margaret o., bishop, herbert thomas, hindon street, blackburn