This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. These strings of beads belonged to Mrs Alice Yardy, mother of Mrs. Jean Raper. Mrs Yardy died on 2 Dec 1974 in Albury, New South Wales aged 84 years old.2 strings of glass beads. Both necklaces have a metal clasp and are strung on a cord of thick cotton.decorative items, women's jewellery, fashion accessory

Electroplated silver spoons were commonly used in the late 1800s to early 1900. These spoons were owned by Mrs Alice Dinsmore, grandmother of Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga. Spoon 1 (at the top of the image) bears the hallmark of George Waterhouse & Co of Sheffield, England. II is labelled EPNS which stands for Electroplated nickel silver. Spoon 2 bears the makers mark WM & S, the mark of William Mammatt & Sons of Sheffield which operated under that name from 1886 until 1906. In 1901 Maxfield & Sons and the associated businesses of J.& J. Maxfield and W. Mammatt & Sons were converted into a single liability company under the style of J. & J. Maxfield Ltd and in 1908 was reformed as Maxfield & Sons (Silversmiths) LtdThis item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.2 silver plate jam spoons. The spoons are both electroplated and have clearly discernible hallmarks imprinted on them.On spoon 1: W & Co EP in separate shields. On spoon 2: "WM & Ssilver spoons, domestic items, silver cutlery

p.65.fictionFictional conversations in the context of the Second World warworld war 1939-1945 - fiction, imaginary conversations

Ill, p.367.fictionTells the story of two men, Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, who look similar but are very different in personality. Darnay is a romantic French aristocrat, while Carton is a cynical English barrister. However, the two are in love with the same woman, Lucie Manette. english fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

Ill, p.232.non-fictionThe following addresses, though spoken at different times, are intentionally connected in subject; their aim being to set one or two main principles of art in simple light before the general student, and to indicate their practical bearing on modern design. The law which it has been my effort chiefly to illustrate is the dependence of all noble design, in any kind, on the sculpture or painting of Organic Form. art, design

Index, p.556.non-fictionVolume two of a six volume history of the second world warworld war 1939-1945 - history, winston churchill 1874-1965 - military leadership

Index, p.556.non-fictionVolume two of a six volume history of the second world warworld war 1939-1945 - history, winston churchill 1874-1965 - military leadership

Index, maps, p.325.non-fictionBased on the research of modern historians as well as a wealth of primary source material, Churchill's popular and readable A History of the English-Speaking Peoples was respected by scholars as well as the public in its day - a testament both to its integrity as a work of historical scholarship and its accessibility to laypeople. Churchill used primary sources to masterful effect, quoting directly from a range of documents, from Caesar's invasions of Britain to the beginning of the First World War, to provide valuable insights into those figures who played a leading role in British history. In the last of his epic four-volume account, Churchill begins at the end of the Napoleonic Wars and ends with the Boer War of 1902.great britain - history, winston churchill 1884-1965

Ill, pp.213-398.non-fictionA pictorial and authoritative account of our great and glorious ally and of her country, unsurpassed in beauty and magnificence,france - description and travel, art - france

A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, while one triage team in triage team works on a wounded Digger, a second triage team is about to lift another wounded Digger from the dustof stretcher onto the triage trolley for assessment prior to treatment.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, digger, dustoff, gibbons collection catalogue

index, ill, maps, p.296.non-fictionThe coming of the railway was a major event in the history of many towns and cities across Australia. This is the story behind every Railway Hotel; and the social, economic and political themes that have shaped society over the last 150 years.australia -- buildings, structures, etc -- history, bars (drinking establishments) -- australia -- history

maps, p.52.non-fictionRailway diagrams of all the stations in the Suburban district of Melbourne Victoria in 1956 to 1960.railroad infrastructure - victoria, railroads - victoria

ill, p.24.non-fictionReflections on the visit of 4-6-2 3-cylinder A3 'Flying Scotsman' to Australia and its meeting with 4-6-2 3801 in NSW for the bicentenary in 1988.flying scotsman - locomotive - history, 3801 locomotive - new south wales - history

Ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionA photographic profile of the G class 2-6-0 0-6-2 2'6" narrow gauge Garratt steam locomotive of the Victorian Railways and its time working in the Otways from 1958 to 1962.steam locomotives - victoria- history, puffing billy - victoria - history

"Line up in ranks and make it snappy," blurted the smartly dressed corporal.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian

Details about these tile sections to be researched. 1. Triangular piece of wall tile with green and black glazed decoration. 2. Broken glazed wall tile section with Brown and tan leaf decoration.decorations, ceramics, buidling materials