Personal experiences of the men and women who served with the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific war to 1944. Table of contents. Illustrated with sketches and photographs.world war 1939 - 1945

A guide to the galleries at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 1951.Signatures of many National Service personnel, including Sig Holding, T.E. 2 Au Bd Squ Vic.memorials, directories

Personal accounts of conditions experienced by Australian soldiers in campaigns in many theatres of war, 1942 to 1943. Table of contents and illustrationsworld war 1939 - 1945

Personal experiences of Australian Army Personnel during the Second World War to 1942. Illustrated with sketches and photographs. Table of contents.world war 1939 - 1945

History of the World War 1 memorial chain saw carvings on the Esplanade at Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society without history we have no tomorrow. Regards Tim Crampton '99world war 1914-1918, memorials

A short account of the British Merchant Navy from the days of sail to the Second World War. Illustrated.J. B. Carpenternaval history, world war 1939 - 1945

Alphabetical list of service personnel from Orbost and district who served in S.African War, 1st. World War, 2nd.World War, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Gives service number, name, rank, unit.With compliments from Jim I. Hendersonworld war 1939 - 1945, memorials, people, world war 1914-1918

A booklet to promote awareness of a wide range of hazards and disasters, and education of students and the community regarding survival through preparedness, risk reduction and management. Case studies of fires, cyclones, landslides, and a list of Austrainformation, natural disasters

A brief biography of George Adams and the story of the Tattersall Lottery which he founded. The political climate which led to the introduction of State Lotteries to finance public hospitals is examined, and other beneficiaries are included.Born 1839 to 1904bibliography, social history

A book of recollections of radio programs 'Word of Mouth', broadcast on Australian Broadcasting Commission radio stations from 1985.broadcasting, communications, archives, bibliography

A view of Australia and Australians seen through the eyes of the author during his years of travel and association with Australians. Illustrated with photographs. IndexedRuth Clarksocial history, township, natural history, topography, law

An introduction to the historical background of Australia, including human inhabitants, flora, fauna, topography, industries, cities and towns. Historic indicator of the attitudes of the 1940 era.To Ruth with Love from Mum & Dad Christmas 1945topography, natural history, agriculture

A booklet recording some historical events in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, Australia area, particularly Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale and Sale. These articles first appeared in 'Moe Star' between October and December, 1948.settlers, transport, agriculture, ships and shipping

The story of whaling in Australian waters and other southern seas related thereto, from the days of sails to modern times. Illustrated with photographs. Bibliography and index.whaling industry, ships and shipping, bibliography

An edited edition of Joseph Banks written during the voyage with Captain James Cook in the Endeavour, which in April 1770 brought Banks to the eastern shores of Australia. Illustrated and annotated. The original Banks Papers are in the Public Library ofRuth Clarknatural history, explorers, vegetation

Part II of an edited edition of the journal of Joseph Banks, written during the voyage with Captain James Cook in the Endeavour, which in April 1770 brought Banks to the eastern shores of Australia. Illustrated and annotated. The original Banks Papers avegetation, arts, explorers

An account of the life, explorations and achievements of James Cook. Includes list of persons who left England in H.M.S. Endeavour 26th. August 1768, sketch map and reproductions of paintings of the period. Written for younger students.explorers, cartography, astronomy, ships and shipping

An account of the life and achievements of Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet, sent to Botany Bay; the relocation to Port Jackson, and the development of the settlement under his governorship. Written for students.law, government, land settlement

An account of the life, explorations and achievements of Matthew Flinders. Written for students. Contains bibliography.explorers, navigation, bibliography

Matthew Flinders' tribute to his cat, Trim, his companion during his important voyages, and for a year of captivity on Mauritius. The humour and warmth of Flinders is evident, and shows the human side of this brilliant explorer and navigator.explorers, ships and shipping, mascots

Brief history of Boyd's years in Australia, particularly his connection with Boydtown in Eden and the whaling industry, but including information on his pastoral activities and other interests.settlers, whaling industry, ships and shipping, agriculture

A pictorial study of over 250 early buildings of New South Wales, including historical descriptions. Sites of buildings are Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Windsor, Newcastle, The Blue Mountains, Bathurst, and locations from Mittagong to Canberra.architecture, social history, land settlement, bridges

Record of examples of colonial architecture in Tasmaniaarchitecture, land settlement, religion, bridges

A survey of architecture through the ages, with illustrations describing styles, ornamentation and historical development. A short reference to Sir Christopher Wren is included.Ruth Clarkarchitecture, social history, religion, arts

An account of some of the booksellers and publishers of Sydney and Melbourne from 1830 to 1900booksellers, biography

Short biographies of early Australian booksellers, now deceased, and their individualistic attitudes to their trade. Contains table of contents.booksellers, biography

A guide to collecting coins prior to introduction of decimal currency. Illustrated. Indexed.To Henk from Rainy 4.9.66.collections

A compilation of pictorial and historical material, including a diary of 1788 - portraying Australia's development as a nation.land settlement

A guide to collecting Australiana items, of whatever significance from purchase to care of items. Illustrated with over 200 photographs. Includes index.directories, arts, photography

Some household items available to Australian homemakers in the 19th. and early 20th. centuries. Illustrated with catalogue advertisements and photographs. Illustrated and indexed.advertising