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Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Alan Marshall (1902-1984), These are my people / by Alan Marshall, 1944
Hardback with dust jacket; 202 p. : ill., map ; 19 cm.alan marshall, victoria description and travel, travel, reminiscences, anecdotes, country life -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Howcroft, Wilbur G. (Wilbur Gordon), The Clancy that overflowed, 1971
Book contains a diverse collection of outback yarns, fables anecdotes, bush ballads and observations all with a distinctly Australian predisposition. Much of the material is derived from wheat and sheep farms in the Victorian Mallee.114 p ; illBook contains a diverse collection of outback yarns, fables anecdotes, bush ballads and observations all with a distinctly Australian predisposition. Much of the material is derived from wheat and sheep farms in the Victorian Mallee.australian wit and humor, country life, australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Henry George Hartnett, Over the top : a digger's story of the Western Front, 2009
Over The Top is based on Harry Hartnett's diaries, which his family gave to Chris Byrett, a lawyer and WWI buff. It details the battles, the long marches and the recoveries with many amusing anecdotes which kept the men smiling and eased the tiredeness of the daily grind.Ill (maps), p.326non-fictionOver The Top is based on Harry Hartnett's diaries, which his family gave to Chris Byrett, a lawyer and WWI buff. It details the battles, the long marches and the recoveries with many amusing anecdotes which kept the men smiling and eased the tiredeness of the daily grind.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - western front - personal recollections, henry george hartnett -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Cumberland House, Best little stories from World War II, 1989
A collection of more than 150 true stories that bring to life the triumph and tragedy of teh second world war. Serving as a window into the lives of thsoe who experienced the war - soldiers and sailors, heroes and villains, leaders adn ordinary people - the book recounts in human terms the reality of a war that gripped the entire world. These inspiring, poignant, ironic and sometimes tragic stories and anecdotes make World War II come alive with the thoughts and feelings of those who were there.Index, ill, p.445.non-fictionA collection of more than 150 true stories that bring to life the triumph and tragedy of teh second world war. Serving as a window into the lives of thsoe who experienced the war - soldiers and sailors, heroes and villains, leaders adn ordinary people - the book recounts in human terms the reality of a war that gripped the entire world. These inspiring, poignant, ironic and sometimes tragic stories and anecdotes make World War II come alive with the thoughts and feelings of those who were there.world war 1939-1945 - anecdotes, world war 1939-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Sid Harta, Tojo's fate : a Japanese pound and empty beer bottles, 2009
Packed with interesting anecdotes this book brings to life events that have escaped or have been overlooked about Australian military historyIll, maps, p.203.non-fictionPacked with interesting anecdotes this book brings to life events that have escaped or have been overlooked about Australian military historyworld war 1939 – 1945 – aerial operations - australia, catalina - seaplane -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Denny Neave et al, Aussie soldier: Up close and personal, 2008
A collection of anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published.Bibliography, index, glossary, ill (b/w)non-fictionA collection of anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published.australia - history - military - personal narratives, australia - military culture -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Wayward Pres, Be nice, 1967
More cartoons and capers of GI VietnamIll, p.98.non-fictionMore cartoons and capers of GI Vietnamvietnamese war 1961-1975 - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Winston Oliver Parry, We were there in the R.A.R, 2005
A history of the Royal Australian Regiment from the malayan Emergency to the Iraq war.Ill, maps, p.289.non-fictionA history of the Royal Australian Regiment from the malayan Emergency to the Iraq war.australian army - royal australian regiment - history, soldiers - australia - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Wild Dingo Press, The ANZACs : 100 years on in story and song : Australia and New Zealand in World War 1, 2014
This publication is a unique and highly readable contribution to the commemoration of the centenary of the Anzacs in World War 1. Ted Egan presents an historical documentation of the Anzacs and the ordinary men, women and children of the two young nations of Australia and New Zealand, forever affected by this tragic episode in world history. Set against the political background of the day, succinctly revealed, Egan brings a clarity and immediacy to this period by his interweaving of personal stories, deeply moving songs, a collection of public and personal photos and an historical narrative that speaks directly to the reader, engaging our hearts as well as our heads. It is a story of the loss of innocence of two young nations, for a generation and beyond. Amusing anecdotes and stories of great courage and ingenuity leaven, to some extent, the brutal truth behind the personal stories.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, sound disc, p.158.This publication is a unique and highly readable contribution to the commemoration of the centenary of the Anzacs in World War 1. Ted Egan presents an historical documentation of the Anzacs and the ordinary men, women and children of the two young nations of Australia and New Zealand, forever affected by this tragic episode in world history. Set against the political background of the day, succinctly revealed, Egan brings a clarity and immediacy to this period by his interweaving of personal stories, deeply moving songs, a collection of public and personal photos and an historical narrative that speaks directly to the reader, engaging our hearts as well as our heads. It is a story of the loss of innocence of two young nations, for a generation and beyond. Amusing anecdotes and stories of great courage and ingenuity leaven, to some extent, the brutal truth behind the personal stories.anzac - history, anzac - songs and music, anzac - stories -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Andre Deutsch, Great military blunders, 2012
From ancient times to the Bay of Pigs and the Falklands War, military history has been marked as much by misjudgements and incompetence as by gallantry and glory. Such blunders have sometimes ended in tragedy, sometimes in farce - such as the English troops, supposedly marching on Cadiz in 1625, who instead got drunk in a salt marsh. And sometimes they have ended in triumph, despite all the odds. In this fascinating and entertaining collection, author Geoffrey Regan not only recounts some of the staggering stories, but also highlights the kinds of difficulties that can lead to military disaster. His anecdotes encompass every aspect of warfare from the insanity of commanders to the provision of inadequate supplies. This entertaining and instructive book will appeal to the military buff and general reader alike.Ill, p.272.non-fictionFrom ancient times to the Bay of Pigs and the Falklands War, military history has been marked as much by misjudgements and incompetence as by gallantry and glory. Such blunders have sometimes ended in tragedy, sometimes in farce - such as the English troops, supposedly marching on Cadiz in 1625, who instead got drunk in a salt marsh. And sometimes they have ended in triumph, despite all the odds. In this fascinating and entertaining collection, author Geoffrey Regan not only recounts some of the staggering stories, but also highlights the kinds of difficulties that can lead to military disaster. His anecdotes encompass every aspect of warfare from the insanity of commanders to the provision of inadequate supplies. This entertaining and instructive book will appeal to the military buff and general reader alike. military art and science - history, military history -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, Soldiering on, 1942
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during World War TwoIll, 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 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, Khaki and Green, 1943
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during World War TwoIll, 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 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1946, 1946
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1947, 1947
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1948, 1948
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1949, 1949
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1950, 1950
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army at home and overseas during the post World War Two periodaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, Stand Easy: After the defeat of Japan 1945, 1945
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army after the defeat of JapanIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army after the defeat of Japanaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, Active service: With Australia in the Middle East, 1941
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army in the Middle East during World war twoIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army in the Middle East during World war twoaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, Jungle warfare, 1944
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army in the South West PacificIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army in the South West Pacificaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, Signals: Story of the Australian Corps of Signals, 1949
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army in the Middle East during World war twoIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army in the Middle East during World war twoaustralian army - signal corps, australian army - anecdotes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial, On guard: With the Volunteer defence corps, 1944
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Volunteer defence corpsIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Volunteer defence corpsaustralian army - anecdotes, civilian soldiers - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Ham, Paul, Captain Bullen's War: The Vietnam War Diary of Captain John Bullen, 2009
Strewn with wonderful character sketches and hilarious anecdotes, Captain Bullen's War is more than just one man's insightful account of the absurdity of war.Strewn with wonderful character sketches and hilarious anecdotes, Captain Bullen's War is more than just one man's insightful account of the absurdity of war.australia. army. australian task force (vietnam), 1st, australia. army. royal australian survey corps., captain john bullen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Cameron, Martin, A Look At The Bright Side (Copy 1)
For lovers of comedy, this collection of short stories and anecdotes offers some interesting scenarios.For lovers of comedy, this collection of short stories and anecdotes offers some interesting scenarios.australian wit and humour, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - humor -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Robert Morley, Book of Bricks, 1978
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketbritish anecdotes, anecdotes, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, John Cargher, There's Music in my Madness and Opera as well, 1988
Softcovermusic, music anecdotes, walsh st library -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.Book, My Long Life- Douglas Sladen- Anecdotes and Adventures- Introduction by Sir Philip Gibbs- Hutchinson and Company, London
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Stawell Historical Society IncBook, R Allan Blachford, Anecdotes of History 1985 by Alan Blachford, 1985
Reference book. Fawn card cover Sketches of various scenes in brown. the title also in brown. Sketches by John Glover (Local Artist).R A Blachfordstawell -
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The measure of the years, Menzies, Robert Gordon, 1970
Memoir of former Liberal Party prime minister, Robert Gordon Menzies. Menzies also served as Deputy Premier of Victoria. He launched the Liberal Party Australia in 1945.Relevance to the history of Australian politics - especially, the Liberal Party Australia and the United Australia Party.Dark coloured paperback with photo of Sir Robert Menzies on the cover. Name of author and title on front cover. Back cover is green with white print, including author's name and a precis of the content. Includes a brief statement of praise from the Daily Telegraph. Prices are at the bottom of the back cover.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, menzies, sir robert, menzies, rg, menzies, bob, prime minister, deputy premier - victoria, liberal party australia, united australia party, cricket - anecdotes, politics, politicians, memoir, autobiography -
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A little bit of magic: Thoughts for women (Don Woodward Collection), Hawke, Hazel, 1994
Short reflections and quotations about life. Hazel Hawke was the former wife of Bob Hawke (former trade union official and 23rd Prime Minister of Australia). In 2001 Hazel Hawke was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia. The citation read: "For service to the community, particularly through the promotion of the reconciliation process, support for continued improvement in the quality of children's television, as a contributor to the preservation of heritage items, and involvement with environmental and wildlife preservation groups".Infotainment.Book; 152 pages. Dustjacket: yellow background; colour photograph of Hazel Hawke; purple, blue and black lettering; author's name and title. Cover: blue background; white lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, hawke, hazel, hawke, bob, quotations - anecdotes
