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Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
research papers, "Prolific in God's Gifts: A Social History of Knox and the Dandenongs" by Michael Jones
A collection of research materials used in the writing of " Prolific in God's Gifts: A Social History of Knox and the Dandenongs" by Michael Jones, published in 1983.bushfires, local history -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Typescript, "Life In Emerald From 1896 -1969", 1969
Original typescript written by G. Douglas c.1969. Carbon copy held by Helen Gibson and transcribed in 1990s.Transcribed typescript of short history of Menzies Creek area written by Gerald Douglas, in A4 display folder, 6 pages and map.menzies creek, emerald, nobelius nursery, douglas family, st. cuthbert's church, willis family -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Pioneering Days. J.K. Loney
Pioneering Days. J.K. Loney. 1st ed; Portarlington (Vic); Marine History; nd. 44 p.; illus. Soft cover.pioneering days; j.k. loney; history; hotels; guest houses; railways; submarine cable; lighthouse; -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, J.K. Loney, Pioneering Days. J.K. Loney, 1974
Pioneering Days. J.K. Loney. 2nd ed. Portarlington (Vic); Marine History; 1974. 56 p.; illus. Soft cover.pioneering days; j.k. loney; history; hotels; guest houses; railways; lighthouses; submarine cables; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - CUTTING SUN LOONG
Cutting from a newspaper showing photograph of Sun Loong in Easter Fair parade at Charing Cross along with a brief history of dragon.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Golden Square Methodist Church Brochure, 12/05/1963
The Golden Square Methodist Church is situated at 2a Laurel St., Golden Square and was built in 1852. It no longer serves as a church and was sold in 2016.Golden Square Methodist Church 111th Anniversary notes on the guest minister and church history, daily bible readings and pulpit notices.religion, history, lydia chancellor collection, church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Chinese in Bendigo - Notes on their immigration and life on the gold fields
The Chinese in Bendigo - Notes on their immigration and life on the gold fields. Five handwritten pages explaining the history of and the politics of life on the Bendigo goldfields.history, bendigo, chinese -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BAPTIST CHURCH BENDIGO JUBILEE SOUVENIR 1859-1909, 1909
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BAPTIST CHURCH BENDIGO JUBILEE SOUVENIR 1859-1909 Booklet with the history of the church and photos 24 pagesbendigo, history, bendigo churches -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, Mr Dudley, Pen & Ink Stand, c.1963
Desk set made of wood from St Paul's Cathedral with an added metal and enamel calendar. A history of the item is stuck on the reverse. "St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne. Foundation stone, 1880; Consecrated, 1891; Spires completed, 1931; Exterior length, 317'; Moorhouse Spire, 317 feet in height. The Bells of St Paul's Cathedral were supported on this timber of English oak from 1891 to 1963 when, during the absence of the bells for tuning in Loughborough, England, the timber was replaced with a steel frame. Refer Cathedral Guide Book, page 10, by Rev Godfrey Kircher"handicrafts, desk sets, pen holders, st paul's cathedral - melbourne (vic) -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Andrew Smith, Sugar Gum Table Setting, 2013
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Canterbury History Group
Document - John Danks Memories of "Hazeldene", 1989
Notes transcribed by Jan Pigot and Colleen Morgan of the tape of John T.Danks address to the Canterbury History Group entitled" Memories of Hazeldene".canterbury, danks family, balwyn road, "hazeldene", charlton> helen -
Carlton Football Club
80 Page Paperback Magazine, Carlton 1864-1989 125 years, c1989
Significant emphasis on early stages of Carlton FC early beginnings in 1864.The publication gives an insight to the embryonic years of the Carlton FC. Each chapter is devoted to a significant event or person in Carlton's history. Lists of Office bearers since 1864 are also included.A paperback pictorial and descriptive history of Carlton FC from 1864 to 1989; there is section and the end of the book devoted to the Carlton Cricket Club -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Research file: Subject Guide to the David Gordon Tarnagulla Index
David Gordon Collection. Compiled by David Gordon. The David Gordon Tarnagulla Index is an index for the Tarnagulla Courier newspaper sorted by names, places and subject matter relevant to Tarnagulla's history. -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), Margaret Holt et al, Ashburton Primary School celebrates 70 years in 1998, 1998
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Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Paul Dillon, Edward Emmet Dillon, The Man who would not fall-in!, 2015
Family history and biography of Edward Emmet Dillon, the son of Edward Dillon, whose family immigrated to Australia in 1857 and lived in Camberwell.boroondara, camberwell -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Mitchells of Whiteford, Paul Mitchell, 2020
"Whiteford is a mystical place. A small farm in north-east Victoria, rising from the rich flats of the Mitta Mitta River a few kilometres upstream from its confluence with the mighty Murray River. Taken up in 1879 from the large Bethanga run, Whiteford was home to the Mitchell family until it was flooded by the Hume Weir around 1934. Through this collection of family photos and small stories, we might glimpse something of family and farming in the fertile Mitta Mitta Valley before it was flooded by the Hume Weir" - Paul Mitchell, author.A family history of the Mitchell family of Whiteford, Victoria. This publication includes stories and many black and white images of the Mitchell family and their home."Whiteford is a mystical place. A small farm in north-east Victoria, rising from the rich flats of the Mitta Mitta River a few kilometres upstream from its confluence with the mighty Murray River. Taken up in 1879 from the large Bethanga run, Whiteford was home to the Mitchell family until it was flooded by the Hume Weir around 1934. Through this collection of family photos and small stories, we might glimpse something of family and farming in the fertile Mitta Mitta Valley before it was flooded by the Hume Weir" - Paul Mitchell, author.mitta mitta history, mitchell family history, whiteford mitta mitta valley -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - River of Islands, Kath & Leon Bentley, 1985
A detailed guide to the Murray RIver, including descriptions of the terrain and settlements along the river as well as detailed charts of the river from Yarrawonga to the Hume WeirAn A4 sized publication including text, photos and maps describing the history and surrounds of the Murray River from Yarrawonga to the Hume Weir.A detailed guide to the Murray RIver, including descriptions of the terrain and settlements along the river as well as detailed charts of the river from Yarrawonga to the Hume Weirmurray river navigation, murray river settlement, leisure activities - boating -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Smith Dacre, The Lighthouses of Victoria, 1980
Reproduction prints of 40 of the author's painting included in his lighthouses of Victoria exhibition, accompanied by descriptive information of the locality and history of each.lighthouses, arts, literature -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal, 1993
No 15 of a series of Journals showcasing areas of Gippsland Victoria history includes items on Cassilis, Maffra, Yallourn, Omeo and Tarra Valley.periodicals, township -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Rice Isobel and Jensen Mary, Who Shall find a Valiant Woman, 1986
A history of the establishment and growth of the Catholic women's League in the Diocese of Sale, covering many parishes, listed alphanumerically from Bairnsdale to Yinnar.religion -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Goff Rev John, 100 Years of Christian Worship at Johnsonville 1892-1992, 1992
Booklet produced to commemorate the Centenary of the Johnsonville Church and it history from Congregational to Methodist to Uniting Church with occasional use by the Anglican congretations.religion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: BRIEF HISTORY OF EARLY PARRAMATTA
BHS CollectionBooklet compiled and published by Parramatta Tourist Bureau, Historic Parramatta series, Brief History Of Early Parramatta with black and white illustrations.australia, history, parramatta, australia - history - nsw - parramatta -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: COHN BROTHERS 115 YEARS OF SERVICE
Bendigo Advertiser from Thursday, July 22, 1971. Full page article on the Cohn Brothers detailing the history of the family in Bendigo.bendigo, business, cohn bros -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Beesley Midge, Raymond Island Past Present Future, 1986
An account of the history and development of Raymond Island Victoria including early settlers and present occupiers of this unique part of the Gippsland lakes. Indexedtownship, settlers -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Severs J W, A School beside the Lower Tambo, 2000
A history of Swan Reach Primary School on teachers and pupils and progress from 8th November 1875 to 2000. Includes a list of pupils.schools -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Dempster Quentin, Whistleblowers, 2001
This book details the case histories of Australians who have faced moral and ethical dilemmas, becoming what are known as whistle blowers.law -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Audio - Oral history interview, Justin Tilson
Justin Tilson served in Australia and overseas at places including Papua New Guinea and Iraq in the Air Force. In his interview he discusses his enlistment, training and service, as well as his demobilisation.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on May 29, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.oralhistory, justin tilson, air force, australia, iraq -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Audio - Oral history interview, Peter Cardwell, 2018
Interview with Peter Caldwell who talks of his service with the Royal Australian Navy.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Projectpeter cardwell, royal australian navy, rsl life member, wangaratta -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Article, Pleasure Island, 1968
Holiday promotion information including Phillip Island and WesternportHistoricalNewspaper Article "Pleasure Island" by David Aldridge. Article describing early life, wildlife, history etc. of Phillip Island and DistrictAs abovephillip island, tourism, wildlife, history -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Murray, Maxwell F, The Life and Legacy of Richard "The Lionheart" Whiter, 2012
A brief history of Richard Bramby Whiter and his family, focusing on their contribution to the tourism industry at Lakes Entrance, Victoria and Boydtown, N.S.W.biography, tourism