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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A History of Our Own Times Vol 1
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A History of Our Own Times Vol 1 From the accession of Queen Victoria to the Election of 1880 Author: Justin McCarthy, Publisher: George Robertson Date: 1881Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 942.08 MACC Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, a history of our own times vol 1, justin mccarthy -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A History of Our Own Times Vol 2
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A History of Our Own Times Vol 2 From the accession of Queen Victoria to the Election of 1880 Author: Justin McCarthy, Publisher: George Robertson Date: 1881Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 942.08 MACC Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, a history of our own times vol 2, justin mccarthy -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Facsimile: John Mackersey 1826-1892, Victoria Journal 1857-1867, 2014
This diary relates to the property Kenilworth which is situated near Cavendish, 16 miles from Hamilton on the Wannon River. It was taken up by Thomas Norris in 1839 and originally carried 800 cattle and 20000 sheep on 63000 acres. By 1858 it was in the hands of John Mackersey and Thomas Bostock. In 1859 it belonged outright to John Mackersey who was there until 1870. He was considered a worthy son of a Presbyterian minister and was well regarded in the district for his contributions in church, sport and sheep breeding... However he did not do well and lost the property before going to New Zealand in 1870.This diary has detailed entries over a number of years which provides an insight into life in the 1860’s. It has a significance for Warrnambool as John Mackersey and Augustus Bostock were at one stage business partners.Hard green cover with gold lettering. 534 pages of facsimile copied diary entries. The entries date from 1857 to 1867. Acknowledgements to The State Government of Victoria, State Library of Victoria, Hamilton History Centre, Dr G Handbury AO, Margaret Gardiner, Godfrey and Margaret Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval.john mackersey, thomas norris, kenilworth, warrnambool history -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Albert and Victoria
Queen Victoria was the queen of England.Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.queen victoria, prince albert, royalty -
City of Ballarat
Public Artwork, Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal, Queen Victoria Memorial Statue by Bertam MacKennal, 1902
The Queen Victoria Monument by Australian Sculptor Sir Bertam MacKennal has a granite plinth with 4 bronze picture plates and granite bowl. The work was once a drinking fountain with decorative bronze spouts and taps set into the columned granite base. Queen Victoria died 22 January 1901, this work was commissioned and gifted to the City of Ballarat by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. This work marked the end of her long reign on the English throne and as Empress of the British Empire including Australia. This magnificent statue commemorates the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901), and is located in Sturt Street, Ballarat, just outside the Town Hall. Listed on the Victorian Heritage Database (B7272), the Queen Victoria Monument is significant to the people of Victoria. The Queen Victoria Monument, Ballarat, is a key component of Sturt Street in Ballarat, a notable streetscape of the late Victorian era. It represents a pivotal element in the extensive series of public art forms erected during the late nineteenth century in the heyday of Ballarat and added to during the twentieth century. The Queen Victoria Monument is an over life size statue mounted on a freestone pedestal containing four bronze relief interpretive plaques. It is situated in front of the Ballarat Town Hall, a prominent position on the wide notable picturesque boulevard of Sturt Street. The presence of the monument in the notable Sturt Street gardens precinct together with other significant statues is of importance. The Queen Victoria Monument at Ballarat is historically significant as a fine example of a tribute to the reigning monarch, initiated by citizens, on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee, prior to her death. It reflects the fervour of the citizens of the town that played an important role in the development of the State of Victoria during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The Monument is important for its aesthetic characteristics in that it displays a combination of excellent examples of the artistry and technical skills of the sculptor E.B. MacKennal. These elements are evident in design, carving, and in casting of relief modelling.Sicilian marble statue of Queen Victoria with hand outstretched holding the Sovereign's Orb with small gold angel figure. Includes granite plinth with 4 bronze elements and granite bowl. Victoria Dei Gratia Britt Regina Fid. Def. Ind. Imp. 1900. Incorporates four fine bronze scenes from her life; Accession to the Throne (1837), Coronation (1838), Diamond Jubilee (1897) and Signing of the Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth (1900).queen victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Memoirs History 1808 -1883 [extract], 1808-1883
These pages are an extract from "Memoirs History 1808-1883" pages 345-350. This is John Lindsay Beale's account of the formation of the Greensborough Roads Board and Robert William Whatmough's participation on that Board.The Whatmough and Beale families were pioneers in the Greensborough district. This primary source discusses the difficulties of finding a compromise between those living adjacent to the Plenty River and building and maintaining a roadway between Greensborough and Melbourne.4 pages of typed text. An extract from "Memoirs History 1808 -1883" pages 345 - 350.greensborough roads board, beale, whatmough -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Frederick Warne and Co, Half hours in English history: from the Roman period to the death of Elizabeth
Book prize awarded to John Tanner for excellence in History in the third form; accompanying volume awarded as First Prize for Scripture in the third form (000095)Mid-brown calf binding with decorative black embossing on cover and spine; gilt title and publisher statements on spine and school crest on front cover; book plate on front cover verso; plain green endpapers; pages gilt-edged and sight foxing; black and white frontispiece;Book plate in front cover verso: Ballarat College crest / History / First prize / Third form / Awarded to / J Tanner / Christmas 1884john-tanner, 1884, ballarat-college, first-prize, history, book-prize -
Clunes Museum
Book, NOELINE KYLE, TRACING FAMILY HISTORY IN AUSTRALIA, 1985
BEFORE EXPLAINING THE BASIC FIRST STEPS EACH RESEARCHER SHOULD FOLLOW, TWO IMPORTANT AVENUES OF AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH SHOULD BE NOTED.SMALL BOOK BY NOELENE KYLE, TO ASSIST IN TRACING FAMILY HISTORY. FRONT COVER HAS A COLOUR IMAGE OF A MAN AND A WOMEN IN FRAME 171 PAGESnon-fictionBEFORE EXPLAINING THE BASIC FIRST STEPS EACH RESEARCHER SHOULD FOLLOW, TWO IMPORTANT AVENUES OF AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH SHOULD BE NOTED.local history, document, book, reference, family researching -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Books, Adamson, T, Acts and ordinances in force in Victoria [Acts of council], 1855
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. Smith, Department of Agriculture Melbourne, Board of Agriculture Melbourne Victoria2 volumes On spine: Victoria, Acts of Councillaw -- australia -- victoria -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Royal Society of Victoria Proceedings, 29 January 1969
The Royal Society of Victoria was formed in 1859 from a merger between The Philosophical Society of Victoria and The Victorian Institute for the Advancement of Science, both founded in 1854. The first president of the Royal Society was Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller, then Government botanist. In 1860 the R.S.V. organised the Burke and Wills expedition. The Society has played an important role in the life of Melbourne and Victoria including establishing the Melbourne Museum and National Parks, convening the first Australian Antarctic Exploration Committee in 1885, organising the Burke and Wills expedition and establishing the Victorian Institute of Marine Sciences in 1978. The Royal Society of Victoria has published articles of scientific interest in the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria annually since 1854. The aim of the Proceedings magazine is to contribute to the advancement of science by enhancing the knowledge and appreciation of science and technology and their impact on society. This magazine is a useful research tool.A 148 pp magazine, Royal Society of Victoria Proceedings - East Gippsland Symposium Vol 82 Part 1 - 29 Jan 1969. It contains a series of scientific articles pertaining to East Gippsland. The Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria is a refereed journal, published annually. The front cover is grey with black text. At the top is the royal coat of arms. Below that is the title Royal Society of Victoria Proceedings in white print on a black background. On the bottom left is a black drawing of the Royal Society of Victoria building.Stamped twice on front cover is ORBOST HIGH SCHOOLscience-research-east gippsland royal-society-of-victoria -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Marysville Victoria, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of the view of Marysville in Victoria from Sheehan's Lookout.A colour photograph of the view of Marysville in Victoria from Sheehan's Lookout. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.View of Marysville from Sheehan's Lookout. NU-COLOR-VUE/ OF/ AUSTRALIA AFFIX / STAMP/ HERE/ 17 MA007/ NCV 4938 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE COPYRIGHT/ Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd.,/ Telephone: (03) 560-1788/ Made in Australiamarysville, sheehan's lookout, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Marysville-Victoria, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of Darmody Lake in Gallipoli Park in Marysville in Victoria. A colour photograph of Darmody Lake in Gallipoli Park in Marysville in Victoria. Darmody was a prominent builder at one time in Marysville and the lake was named after him. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Reflections of Darmody Lake in Gallipoli/ Park. NU-COLOR-VUE/ OF/ AUSTRALIA AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE/ 17 MA008/ NCV 4939 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE COPYRIGHT/ Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd./ Telephone: (03) 560-1788/ Made in Australiamarysville, darmody lake, gallipoli park, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir, darmody -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd, Marysville-Victoria, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of Darmody Lake in Gallipoli Park in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Darmody Lake in Gallipoli Park in Marysville in Victoria. Darmody was a prominent builder at one time in Marysville and the lake was named after him. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Reflections of Darmody Lake in Gallipoli/ Park. NU-COLOR-VUE/ OF/ AUSTRALIA AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE/ 17 MA008/ NCV 4939 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE COPYRIGHT/ Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd./ Telephone: (03) 560-1788/ Made in Australiamarysville, darmody lake, gallipoli park, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Collection of Notes, Anderson, Hugh, Notes on history of schools for Ringwood book "Place of Many Eagles" c1980s, c. 1980s
Collection of histories from many local schools - Primary, Secondary and private for inclusion in the book 'Place of Many Eagles'.Collection of typed and handwritten notes on the history of many schools in the local area for inclusion in the book 'Place of Many Eagles'. These include - primary, secondary and private schools. +Additional Keywords: Anderson, Hugh -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Dianne Campbell, Ballarat History Research Folders, c2000-2021
Two folders of research notes on Ballarat Lawyers, including newspaper clippings, website information, etc .1) newspaper clippings, Plan of Township and Extension of Ballarat County of Grenville 1855, Plan of the Township of Ballarat, Ballarat District from Victoria and It's Metropolis, American Republicanism and the Disturbances on the Victorian Goldfields, Sovereign Remedies, History of the Mechanics' Institute (Spielvogel), Irish in Australia. .2) Curiosity Shop, Mary Amelia Cuthbert; letter from MR to WLR 1860), Ulysses Bound (Richardson)`, Henry Handel Richrdson, Gas in Ballarat, George Binsteadballarat lawyers, di campbell goldfields lawyers collection, ballarat, gas, walter richardson, ballarat high school centenary, courier articles by anne beggs sunter, courier articles by dorothy wickham, courier articles by peter butters -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WEBB, Colin et al, Greater than gold : a history of agriculture in the Bendigo district from 1835 to 1985, 1985
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.agriculture, victoria, bendigo region, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Information Victoria, Victorian tales : extracts from entries in the 2001 Victorian Community History Awards, 2001
Cover title.victoria, history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Genealogical Society of Victoria, 150 years at the 'G': a short history of the MCG, 2003_09
The Melbourne Cricket Ground at its present site became the home of the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1853. This venue has been used for Australian Rules, Olympic events in 1956 and and other sporting and public events as well as cricket, owing to the capacity of the ground to hold in excess of 100,000 spectators. Includes a timeline of some events at the MCG.3 p. text and photographsmelbourne cricket ground, mcg, melbourne - history -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet, Mission to Seafarers Victoria, A Brief History of the Building and the Mission, 2001-2008
Colour 3 folds bookletmission to seafarers, seamen's mission, flinders street, marketing, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Context (GML Heritage Victoria Pty Ltd), Banyule thematic environmental history: final report, 2018_10
Report on and development of heritage themes relating to forms and places in the City of Banyule area, including places associated with Aboriginal people. Final report prepared for Banyule City Council by Context.82 p., spiral bound, colour and black and white photographs and planscity of banyule, heritage places -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Public Records Office Victoria et al, Yan Yean: a history of Melbourne's early water supply, by Tony Dingle and Helen Doyle, 2003_
Formation of Yan Yean Reservoir and its part in Melbourne's water supply system128 p. paperback, black and white and colour illus.yan yean reservoir, water supply -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, A. Massola, Curator of Anthropology National Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, A History of Lake Condah Aboriginal Reserve, 1963
Booklet, light grey card covers with burgundy print. 20 pages, black print, black and white photos of Lake Condah Mission. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, A brief history of the Vietnam War (2 copies), 1993
Photocopy of a paper compiled as a guide to secondary school studentsvietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation. australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - history -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Periodical, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Victorian historical journal : history as a tourist attraction, 1997
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Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Noble, Gerald W, The Red Gate : A history of Alexandra, 1969
i-ix; 86 p.; maps; index; bib.; 24 cm.squatters -- victoria -- history. | squatter settlements -- victoria -- history. | victoria -- history. | alexandra (vic.) -- history. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Banfield, Lorna. L, Green Pastures and Gold: A history of Ararat, 1974
Early contacts between Thomas Mitchell and Aboriginal peoples and the later violent encounters involving settlers and squatters. The work and contacts of G.A. Robinson among the various peoples of the Western District. Gatherings of many Aboriginal peoples at Lake Bolac for eeling season, during which there was also trading of sandstone, obsidian and other materials for weapons and spears. Photograph of Jenny 'Ware' "the last of the Fiery Creek tribe of the Aboriginies" facing page 20.v-xi; 146 p.; ports;maps; index; bib.; appendics; footnotes; 22 cm.Early contacts between Thomas Mitchell and Aboriginal peoples and the later violent encounters involving settlers and squatters. The work and contacts of G.A. Robinson among the various peoples of the Western District. Gatherings of many Aboriginal peoples at Lake Bolac for eeling season, during which there was also trading of sandstone, obsidian and other materials for weapons and spears. Photograph of Jenny 'Ware' "the last of the Fiery Creek tribe of the Aboriginies" facing page 20.ararat -- victoria -- history |, aborigines, ararat district-conflict-social life and customs-bunjil's cave| place names- weapons and implements-hunting -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Faces of Federation: an illustrated history, 2000
On 1 January 2001, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. This book provides a who's who of the men who worked to achieve federation.On 1 January 2001, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. This book provides a who's who of the men who worked to achieve federation.Frontispiece: To Sue Barnett /with thanks and / best wishes / from John Lahey /October 2000constitutional history, (mr) john lahey, federal government, royal historical society of victoria -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Don Gibb et al, Canterbury: a history, 2022
Canterbury: A History covers the history of the suburb of Canterbury, Victoria from its Aboriginal history as part of the country of the Wurundjeri people to its completed development as a middle-class suburb by the late 1950s. The book had been a labour of love by esteemed historian, Don Gibb, for many years. Don’s sudden death in late 2017 left the manuscript uncompleted. The Canterbury History Group and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, together with Don’s family, were determined to see Don’s book completed and published. Jill Barnard contributed the final two chapters dealing with the inter war and post-World War II decades.187 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits, facsimilesnon-fictionCanterbury: A History covers the history of the suburb of Canterbury, Victoria from its Aboriginal history as part of the country of the Wurundjeri people to its completed development as a middle-class suburb by the late 1950s. The book had been a labour of love by esteemed historian, Don Gibb, for many years. Don’s sudden death in late 2017 left the manuscript uncompleted. The Canterbury History Group and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, together with Don’s family, were determined to see Don’s book completed and published. Jill Barnard contributed the final two chapters dealing with the inter war and post-World War II decades.canterbury, canterbury history, residential development, maling road, gibb> don -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Judith Raphael Buckrich, The long and perilous journey - a history of the Port of Melbourne, Jul 2002
Book commissioned by Melbourne Port Corporation, launched on 19.07.2002. While in progress, author Judith Buckrich spoke about it at PMH&PS AGM 27 August 2001 (Ref A49)The long and perilous journey - a history of the Port of Melbourne, by Judith Buckrich, signed by author at 2002 launch at Readings, Bay Street (Ref Tape A49)transport - shipping, piers and wharves, industry, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, dr chris whitaker, judith raphael buckrich, melbourne port corporation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Judith Raphael Buckrich, The long and perilous journey - a history of the Port of Melbourne, Jul 2002
Book commissioned by Melbourne Port Corporation, launched on 19.07.2002. While in progress, author Judith Buckrich spoke about it at PMH&PS AGM 27 August 2001 (Ref A49)The long and perilous journey - a history of the Port of Melbourne, by Judith Buckrich, signed by author at 2002 launch at Readings, Bay Street (Ref Tape A49)Copy signed by authortransport - shipping, piers and wharves, industry, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, dr chris whitaker, judith raphael buckrich, melbourne port corporation