non-fictionA booklet with profiles of the soldiers depicted on the Beaconsfield Honor Board. The photographs were taken by Age photographer Edmund Thomas Luke.beaconsfield (vic.), world war 1914-1918, world war 1, the great war, edmund thomas luke

Illustrated book with white front and back covers and red spine. The front cover has a red, black and white photograph of a group of nurses: Nursing staff of the 2nd AGH, Ghizerah, Egypt. Title and author's name are printed in red below this photo. Abbreviated title and author's name printed in white on the spine. Back cover has abbreviated title printed in red and a summary of the book printed in blacknon-fictionUnlike the Australian War Memorial nominal roll, the Australian College of nursing nominal roll includes the names of those nurses who served in India, with other allied services and those who died on home service while caring for returned soldiers during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic.world war 1914-1918-nominal roll-nurses, nurses, australian army nurses

illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a cerulean blue cover with title, author's and publisher's names embossed in silver on the spine. Duat jacket has a pink background with title, author's and publisher's names printed in balck ink on front and spine. Also on the front of the dust jacket is a black and white sketch of a bareheaded woman (Florence Nightingale, by Lady Eastlake 1946non-fictionA biograhy of Florence Nightingale, focusing on her life before and during the Crimean War, including her struggle with a "divine call to service" and the lessons she learned while tending to wounded soldiers. The book also highlights Nightingale's work in developing the principles of modern nursing emphasizing the importance of ventilation, cleanliness and personal hygieneflorence nightingale, crimean war, nursing-history

Illustrated book has been covered with adhesive dark blue plastic. Handwritten in silver on the spine are the words 'Hist of N I' and the number 9non-fictionThis book focuses on the early life and work of Florence Nightingale, particularly her contribution to healthcare and nursing, up to her involvement in the Crimean War. The book also explores Nightingale's experiences in the Crimean War, where she helped establish a hospital and improved sanitation, leading to better care for the soldiers. The book also delves into the impact of her work and its influence on civilian hospital reforms in Great Britainflorence nightingale, military nursing-history, nurses-biography, nursing-history, crimean war 1853-1856-medical care

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a red cover, with abbreviated title, author's and publisher's names embossed in gilt on spine. The dust jacket has a white background, with a black and white photograph of a woman wearing a hat with feathers (Edith Cavell at her trial, October 1915). Author's name (in black) and book title (in orange) are printed above this photograph. Author's name, book title and publisher's name are also printed on the spine (in Black inknon-fictionThis book tells the story of the British nurse, Edith Cavell, who was executed by the Germans during World War I for aiding Allied soldiers escape from Belgium. The book explores her contributions to nursing, her work establishing the first nursing school in Brussels, and her involvement with the Belgian Resistance. It highlights her bravery and humanitarianism in the face of danger, ultimately leading to her tragic deathedith cavell, nurses-biography

Book has a light blue cover, with title, author's and publisher's name embossed in grey on the spinenon-fictionThis book recounts the life of Edith Cavell, a British nurse who became a key figure in the Belgian resistance during World War I. The book explores Cavell's background, from her childhood to her time as a governess and her eventual entry into the nursing profession. It details her establishment of Belgium's first nursing school, her work with wounded soldiers, and the events leading to her execution by German authoritiesedith cavell, nurses-biography

Index, ill, p.712.non-fictionThis book describes the injuries and maladies that affected Australian soldiers during the war 1939-1945world war 1939-1945 - auustralia - medical conditions, australian army - medical corps

Illustrated book with white front cover that has four coloured illustrations of women in various activities. Title and authors' names are printed in red ink, along with a book description in black ink on the front cover along with publisher's logo and four red lines. Abbreviated title, underlined, in white ink, and authors names in black ink are printed on an orange background on the spine along with the publisher's logo. The back cover has a summary of the book printed in orange, along with another three illustrations of women, publisher's logo and 'Victoria 150 ' logo on a yellow backgroundnon-fictionThis book explores the experiences of women in Victoria over 150 years, highlighting their diverse roles in public and private life. It features more than fifty women, from convicts to nuns, actresses to soldiers, settlers to writers, and housewives to political activists, showcasing their social and personal diversity. The book emphasizes the home's importance, alongside the marketplace, and examines the significance of both reproduction and production. It provides a new perspective on Australian history, focusing on women's place, relationships between public and private life, paid and unpaid work, and the intersection of politics and gender. women-victoria-history-19th century, women-victoria-history=20th century, women-victoria-social conditions

ill (b/w plates), p.185.non-fictionThis book is a Sequel to "What! No morning tea?", and follows the author's career through the ranks of the British Army, the Officer Cadet Training Unit and into the Officers' Mess.soldiers - great britain - diaries, great britain - armed forces - military life

Ill, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Volunteer defence corpsaustralian army - anecdotes, civilian soldiers - australia

Ill, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during World War Twoaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes

Colour Photographs of Graeme Loukes, Graham Nelson and Rex Musgrove, Mary Jemmeson, Vera Bennett, Anne Wolfenbuttel, Joy Musgrove and other members of jubilee singers who performed at the Rememberance Day Service Marine Pde Lakes Entrance. Plus two other photos of same eventchoir, return soldiers league

non-fictionThis book is about the life and times of Doug McLaggan starting with the vanished era of the 1920s and 1930s, which led up to the Second World War in which so many youngsters eagerly enlisted. McLaggan among them, saw action only briefly before becoming a POW after the fall of Singapore. It shows the young private soldier's viewpoint of the POW experience; of the mateship, humour and above all the courage and determination and willpower to live under circumstances ranking among the the most appalling of the 20th century. Even during the most trying periods, McLaggan risked his own security by keeping a meticulous diary. From these diaries emerges an extraordinary account of one man's will to survive when men unfit to work on the railway were so cruelly treated by the Japanese engineers in charge of its construction. The story of the POWs under the Japanese has been told before, but McLaggan's account, simply and honestly told, combined with his often forthright views makes this a fascinating and moving story of an ordinary man faced with an extraordinary test of body and mind. (Back cover)doug mclaggan, world war 1939-1945, prisoners of war

non-fictionJames Bodell was born in 1831 near Nottingham, the son of poor parents. At sixteen he enlisted in the army and was sent first to Ireland, then slowly recovering from the great potato famine, and then to Hong Kong, where most of his regiment died of malaria or other tropical diseases. He bought himself out of the army and went to Van Doiemen's Land (later Tasmania) where he kept a hotel, but eventually became disgusted with the atmosphere of a recent convict settlement. In 1856 he moved to Victoria, where the great gold rush had begun, prospered, but finally lost his money in unwise speculation during a period of excessive drinking. In 1863 he volunteered to serve in New Zealand in the Maori wars. Discharged in 1866, he was given a town lot of land as well as farming land by the government at the town of Tauranga, where he was an outstanding pioneer, making money and becoming Mayor. He later made two return trips to England to visit his family in Leicester. In about 1881 he began to write his reminiscences, an ambitious undertaking for a man with so little formal education, and in 1978, on the death of one of his English descendants, the original manuscript was offered to the Bodley Head for publication. It has been edited by Keith Sinclair and presents a unique picture of how the British Empire was colonised and what life in the British army of the time was like. This is a frank, often amusing and colourful account of the Empire seen from below. (Inside cover)james bodell, maori wars

non-fictionChauvel Country is the history of a family whose roots can be traced into France, then England, and who came to Australia as pioneers of the Clarence River in New South Wales. It is the story of the individual members of that family, soldiers and sailors who fought their battles in the far places of the Empire. There are memories of the First World War of the author's hero father, and of the idyllic English countryside. In more recent times we share the author's experiences of riding through the Australian bush, of the lure of distant snow-capped mountains to be explored on skis, in the days before easy access roads, of skiing in North and South America, Europe and New Zealand. We also share the lonely years of the Second World War, when she carried on the family property while her husband was a prisoner of war in Changi prison. Elyne Mitchell is a remarkable woman, and in this book the reader is led on a unique journey through her life from childhood to an aware maturity and wisdom.elyne mitchell, clarence river (nsw)

non-fictionThe life of Phonse Tobin was anything but ordinary. Born in 1905, he followed on behind soldiers as they marched to the wharves to depart for WW1. He earned pocket money by trapping rats and collecting the South Melbourne Council's rat bounty, and almost 'haunted' the Collins Street movie and live theatres. After leaving school in 1919 he worked as a storeman, salesman, soldier and fireman. In 1934 Phonse and his brothers Leo, Tom and Kevin started what has become Australia's most successful family-owned funeral service company. A natural entertainer, Phonse possessed a fine singing voice and produced many amateur theatrical productions in the 1930s. He was a good all-round sportsman and a successful professional footrunner. He was a long-serving member of the North Melbourne Football Club committee and was the club's president from 1955 to 1957. He was a life member of both the NMFC and the VFL (now AFL). Phonse married Vera Crough in 1935. They had four children. Phonse was one of those rare characters who could meet, communicate and be at ease with people of all classes and walks of life - from prize fighters to prime ministers, from 'mug' punters to wealthy publicans or bookmakers, from Knights of the Southern Cross to knights of the realm, from everyday parish priests to 'princes' of the church, and from grave diggers to governors.phonse tobin, undertakers, biography, alphonsus vincent tobin

non-fictionRoy Kyle started writing his remarkable memoirs at the age of eighty-nine and almost completed his story before he died. Bryce Courtney was asked if he would edit Roy's work with the view to it being published. Roy Kyle was a typical Anzac, fiercely patriotic and prepared to give his life for King and country. He couldn't wait to have a go and enlisted at seventeen, a year underage, and found himself in a trench in Lone Pine on his eighteenth birthday. The battle of Lone Pine, more than any other, established the legend of Gallipoli and was where a new nation was called upon to test its courage. One of the last to leave Gallipoli, Roy Kyle served in Egypt and later at the Somme where he was wounded in the head, arms and back. - back cover. This is the story of the part played by the Anzacs in the Dardanelles Campaign as told by an ordinary soldier. roy kyle 1897-1996, world war 1914-1918, gallipoli

non-fictionThis is the story of a soldier John Arthur Metson during the 2nd World War serving in the Australian 2/14th Battalionjohn arthur metson, les cook

non-fictionAutobiography of a First World War veteran ; includes account of trip made to Central Australia in 1927-28 and the author's encounters with and impressions of Aboriginal people. john frederick edey, mallee (vic.), soldier settlement

82 p.; 22 cmnon-fictionGives an oversight into lives, businesses, towns in the local areaoriginal settlers, berwick & district historical society, soldiers memorial hall

Black and white photograph of Mrs Sylvia Lewis from Melbourne speaking at Victory in Pacific Commemoration RSL Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a second black and white photograph taken at the same event of Ethel St John McQueen nee Calvert speaking return soldiers league, memorials, ww2

Black and white photograph of Anzac Day RSL march, Jack Carstairs on left at front on Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriareturn soldiers league, memorials, events

Colour photograph of Keith Hearns RSL State Exec, Graeme Bob Crouch awarded Life Membership, Ted Maxwell branch President RSL Metung Victoriareturn soldiers league

Black and white photograph of Fred Seevers and Bruce Nicholson on Anzac Day Bruthen Victoriareturn soldiers league, events

Black and white photograph of three men Bill Allen, Cliff Morrison and Derek Grimmer Pres of Tambo Shire at annual dinner of RSL Metung Victoriareturn soldiers league

Black and white photograph of three RSL men Nat Brooker, Ron Cooker and Stephen Cooker at Metung Victoriareturn soldiers league

Also another photograph showing Pres Lillian Lee presenting Muriel Mitchell with Life Membership at same function 04754.1Colour photograph of RSL Pipe band receiving money raised from Auxiliary L to R Ken Young, Lillian Lee, Harry Dilkes, Michael Robertson, receiving cheque Faye Lancaster and Muriel Mitchell, taken at RSL annexe Barkes Ave Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also another photograph showing Pres Lillian Lee presenting Muriel Mitchell with Life Membership at same function return soldiers league, clubs

Black and white photograph of RSL Ladies Margaret Cahill, Lillian Lee, Laurie Aldred, Edna Thomas, Bet Eakins, Ella McKenzie visiting residents at Nursing Home Ethel Kilby, Jack Cathrey and Alan Edwards Lakes Entrance Victoriareturn soldiers league

Black and white phoptograph of RSL Ladies Edna Thamas and Edna Secomb selling Lagacy badges in Myer Street Lakes Entrance Victoriafundraising, return soldiers league