Brief history of the cottages at the New Works, Lakes Entrance Victoria. A description of the extant cottages, the families, who lived in them and reminscences of life in the little village across the lake, particularly during summer holidays.heritage

A study of the topography, vegetation and fauna of the Lake Bunga Victoria area, and relationship with the coastal environment. Revised edition 1985topography, vegetation, natural history

A chronicle of the Manchester Unity Building Melbourne from its inception, through its controversial and innovative construction to its eventual change of ownership. The life of Melbourne from the depression years to the 1980's is reflected in the accountarchitecture, township

The story of the Victorian Government training ship John Murray ex barque Loch Ryan from commissioning in 1910 to 1917 when this project to train buys for life in the navy was abandoned indexed illustrated168/300 Frank Purchellnaval history

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

The Murray-Darling basin river system - called the rivers of life. Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. 32,000 Kms. along the system.waterways, catchments, natural disasters, bridges, commerce, land settlement

A historical novel, based on Matthew Flinders' life of navigation, exploration and discovery.explorers, navigation

A short history of the life and times of residents of Genoa, Victoria, and associated border settlements. Not indexed, but has comprehensive contents list.aboriginals, township, timber industry, transport

A short life history of one Hector Valentine James Hanson who lived and worked in the eastern states of Australia, particularly Mornington Peninsula Victoria. Contains sketch maps and photographsgenealogy

Each yearly volume presents a comprehensive picture of life in the State of Victoria, documenting change and development, socially and economically. Also physical description and natural environment.government, agriculture, welfare services

Book in two parts. Part One consists of the manuscript written by Captain James Bull, giving an account of his early life on sailing ships, and as a shipowner and businessman on the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. Part Two written by Joseph Bull, an account oships and shipping, waterways

A compilation of photographs depicting life in Australia prior to World War 2. Includes text which links each photograph to the events of the time.photography, social history

A fictional tale depicting life in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, region as it was at the close of the 19th. Century. Illustrated with sketches. Some reference to actual historical events.ships and shipping, waterways, township

Autobiography covering early life in England, working life during World War I, marriage to an Australian soldier, and family life in Australia.military history, settlers

Personal stories of life at Lakes Entrance Victoria by a Local artist and crafts person. Illustrated with photographs and sketches.fishing industry, tourism, arts

A thinly veiled autobiography of the authors early life which includes time spent living and working on the land in the Metung area of East Gippsland Victoria.employment, social history

A tribute to Matron A.M.Sage, Matron in Chief of Australian Army Nursing Services, and some references to P.O.W. life and rehabilitation. Booklet produced as fundraiser for College of Nursing, Australia

Booklet describing the life of a young fishing family on the silt jetties at the mouth of the Mitchell River, Gippsland Lakes, Victoriaboats and boating, topography, fishing industry

A limited bibliography of Victorian ships wrecks, lighthouses and associated subjects held by Heritage Victoria.ships and shipping, lighthouses, maritime history

A thinly veiled biography reflecting life in the country town, Bairnsdale, Victoria, during the earlier half of the twentieth century.biography, township

Government booklet intended to direct National Servicemen to the assistance available for return to civilian life.community services

Twenty-eight stories from descendants of William Carstairs, founder of the Lakes Entrance, Victoria, fishing industry in the nineteenth century. These stories reflect everydayt life in this small town during the twentieth century.fishing industry, township, genealogy

A collection of life stories of the early settlers indicating struggles resilience and triumphs of a remote community Orbost Victoriatownship, settlers, transport

Newspaper clipping on the life of local women Vera Bennett nee Allen plus her reminiscences of life during her early years in her teaching career Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, schools

Newspaper cuttings on the life of Maisie Byrne nee Ault with copies of her stories and observations on nature environment pets and how to tackle adversity cheerfully Lakes Entrance Victoriaagriculture, arts, environment

Contains photocopy of his own life story written by Leslie Charles Fish who lived and worked at lakes entrance and Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station. Also contains itinerary of an excursion led by Rex Fish into forest areas from Colquhoun to Buchan south alsogenealogy, aboriginals, township

Information on the disastrous foundering and loss of life from the S S Glenelg on the Gippsland coast near Lakes Entrance Victoriashipwrecks, ships and shipping

Memiors of Aboriginal man Richard Captain Harrison his life until settling at Harrisons Track Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals