Book. The Victorian Readers Second Book No 2.book, bendigo, the victorian book no 2.

Book. The Victorian Readers fifth book. Number 1,3,4, are missing.book, bendigo, the victorian book, fifth book.

Book. The Victorian Readers sixth book.book, bendigo, the victorian reader sixth book

Book. The Victorian Readers, seventh book.book, bendigo, the victorian readers seventh book

Book. The Victorian Readers, eighth book.book, bendigo, the victorian readers, eighth book

Book. The Victorian Readers, fifth book. Second Edition. W.M.Houston, Government printer, Melbourne.book, bendigo, the victorian readers, fifth book.

Book. Victorian readers, eighth book.book, bendigo, victorian readers eighth book

Black and white sketch on cream paper mounted on light board Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute "This lady had no idea that our books were so interesting until the LIBRARIAN handed her one to read" Reader try one quarter 2/6 (two shillings sixpence subscription) Drawn by James Staines Abbott 1890James Staines Abbott 1890

Ill, maps, p.127.non-fictionCome see my little dugout - way up on the hill it stands, Where I can get a lovely view of Anzac's golden sands.' The Anzac Book was the finest 'trench publication' produced during the Great War and was an instant bestseller when first released in 1916. Created by soldiers under enemy fire and in extreme hardship, the illustrations, stories, cartoons, and poems were intended as a Christmas and New Year diversion for soldiers facing a harsh winter in the trenches on Gallipoli. The way these young men powerfully captured their felt experiences and struggles in the trenches had a huge emotional effect on readers back home in Australia. From Desk to Dugout explores this particular moment in Australian literary and educational history and its intersections with the war at Gallipoli and the history of ANZAC.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, gallipoli campaign - personal narratives

Index, bibliography, notes, ill (maps), p.816.In the Trenches of Hell On 19 July 1916, 7000 Australian soldiers - in the first major action of the AIF on the Western Front - attacked entrenched German positions at Fromelles in northern France. By the next day, there were over 5500 casualties, including nearly 2000 dead - a bloodbath that the Australian War Memorial describes as 'the worst 24 hours in Australia's entire history. Just days later, three Australian Divisions attacked German positions at nearby Pozi�res, and over the next six weeks they suffered another 23,000 casualties. Of that bitter battle, the great Australian war correspondent Charles Bean would write, 'The field of Pozi�res is more consecrated by Australian fighting and more hallowed by Australian blood than any field which has ever existed . . .' Yet the sad truth is that, nearly a century on from those battles, Australians know only a fraction of what occurred. This book brings the battles back to life and puts the reader in the moment, illustrating both the heroism displayed and the insanity of the British plan. With his extraordinary vigour and commitment to research, Peter FitzSimons shows why this is a story about which all Australians can be proud. And angry.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - western front, world war 1914-1918 - australian participation - fromelles and pozieres

Index, ill, p.385.non-fictionA history of the Luftwaffe through the eyes of one of its aces, Adolf Galland. world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - germany, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - germany

index, bib, ill (plates), maps, ports, p.863.non-fictionLes Carlyon's The Great War is the epic story of the fighting men who wove themselves into legend as part of the largest tragedy in Australian history - 179,000 dead and wounded - leaving a nation to mourn its fallen heroes in 'one long national funeral' into the 1930s and, now again, a century later. As he did with the best-seller Gallipoli, Carlyon leads the reader behind the lines, across the western front and other theatres of battle, and deep into the minds of the men who are witnesses to war. Having walked the fields of France, Belgium and Turkey on his quest for a truth beyond the myth, Carlyon weaves us a mesmerising narrative that shifts seamlessly from the hatching of grand strategies in the political salons of London and St Petersburg to the muddy, bloody trenches of Pozieres and Passchendaele where ordinary soldiers descended into a maelstrom unimaginable. australian army - history, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - western front

Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.337.Having already drawn both praise & controversy, this main selection for the Military Book Club continues to generate discussion among scholars & readers. Though histories of World War II are abundant, few of them examine the critical errors in Hitler's approach to the war that finally led to German defeat. Joining the ranks of "counterfactual" histories like the bestseller What If?, How Hitler Could Have Won World War II clearly shows what the consequences would have been for Hiltler, the Axis, & the world if he had chosen differently.world war 1939-1945 - germany - military strategy, adolf hitler - military leadership

Index, notes, ill, p.601.non-fictionTake a journey back to the front line with two Australian veterans as they retrace the footsteps of soldiers and politicians, villagers and the enemy in a meticulously researched new history of the Vietnam War. Thirty years after the end of the Vietnam war comes an objective analysis of Australia's involvement. The book shows the extent of Australia's engagement in the Vietnam war and its contribution compared to its allies. "For Australians, Vietnam remains one of the most difficult-and controversial-wars we have fought. On the fiftieth anniversary of Australia's first involvement comes Vietnam: the complete story of the Australian war, for anyone who wishes to understand why Australia went to war, and who wants to make sense of the intensely unrelenting warfare. For Bruce Davies and Gary McKay, the history of Vietnam-its wars, colonial domination, its search for freedom and its subsequent loss-speaks to an Australian anxiety of a very small population far away from the centre of an empire to which it was firmly committed. The rise of Japan, the war in the Pacific and the postcolonial independence of the peoples of southeast Asia, coupled with the mercurial influence of Ho Chi Minh and the rise of communism, form the background to the commitment of Australian forces. Vietnam takes the reader to the front line, describing the experiences of soldier, politician, villager, enemy; and into the war room to unpick the military and political strategies. We see the challenges the Australians faced against not only a dogged enemy, but also those by the allies in the quest to defeat a powerful counterinsurgency. ... Meticulously researched and marked with acute critical analysis and a deep understanding of the place and the war, Vietnam shows the experience of Australian soldiers as never before.vietnam war 1961-1975 – history, vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement

Index, bibliography, p.223.non-fictionAn essential new resource for students and teachers of the Vietnam War, this concise collection of primary sources opens a valuable window on an extraordinarily complex conflict. The materials gathered here, from both the American and Vietnamese sides, remind readers that the conflict touched the lives of many people in a wide range of social and political situations and spanned a good deal more time than the decade of direct U.S. combat. Hunt brings together the views of the conflict's disparate players--from Communist leaders, Vietnamese peasants, Saigon loyalists, and North Vietnamese soldiersvietnam war 1961-1975 – history, vietnam war 1961-1975 - sources

Index, ill, p.296.President Lincoln used his own weapons--his words--to fight the Civil War as brilliantly as any general who ever took the field. In Lincoln on War, historian Harold Holzer gathers and interprets Lincoln's speeches, letters, memoranda, orders, telegrams, and casual remarks, organizing them chronologically and allowing readers to experience Lincoln's growth from an eager young Indian War officer to a middle-aged dove congressman to a surprisingly hardened and determined hawk as the Union's commander-in-chief. We observe a man willing to sacrifice life and treasure in unprecedented quantities, to risk wounding the pride of vain generals, and even to mislead the public if it meant the preservation of an unbreakable union of states, the destruction of slavery, and the restoration of America as an example to inspire the world. This volume covers strategy; tactics; the endless hiring, sustaining, motivating, and dismissal of commanders; military discipline; and military technology. Modern commanders-in-chief have repeatedly quoted Lincoln to justify their own wars, so it behooves us as citizens to know Lincoln's record well. From masterpieces such as the Gettysburg Address to lesser-known meditations on God's purposes, Lincoln on War is the first book to highlight exclusively Lincoln's sublime and enduring words on waramerican civil war 1861-1865 - history, abraham lincoln 1809-1865 - leadership

Bibliography, ill, maps, p.692.non-fictionThis landmark book explores the richness and diversity of Australian military history, which has had a profound impact on the development of Australia. The two world wars - destructive yet often ennobling commitments for the young nation - have been the most important experiences for several generations of Australians, but military considerations and obligations have had a pervasive influence throughout Australian history. Just as it would be impossible to form a proper understanding of that history without due consideration of Gallipoli, the Kokoda Track, and conscription, it would be difficult to exaggerate the abiding influence of the 'digger' and the Anzac legend. From the beginnings of European settlement and the violence that accompanied it, to the more recent engagement of Australian forces in the Gulf War and peace-keeping operations in Africa, military questions have been a constant theme in the story of Australia. Anzac and Gallipoli are well-known names in the consciousness, but they can only be fully appreciated if examined in a wider context. This book does just that, providing a detailed analysis of Australian military achievements and an assessment of the importance of war in Australian history. The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History covers all aspects of this complex and fascinating subject. It contains more than 800 individual entries, written by leading military historians. All the major campaigns and battles are examined, along with significant military and civilian figures, such as Thomas Blamey, John Monash, John Curtin, Albert Jacka and Charles Bean. There are articles on weapons and weapons systems and on the development of the individual services and their component parts. The roles of industry, science and technology are analysed, and a series of essay-length articles discusses key aspects of our military legacy, including military humour and the impact of war on Australian film, television and literature. Here, then, is the most comprehensive guide to Australian military history, ranging from the colonial period to the 1990s. The Companion is supplemented by 100 photographs and by more than 30 maps. It is an indispensable source for students, specialists and general readers alike. Collapse summary australia - armed forces - history, australia - armed forces - encyclopaedias

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

Index, ill, p.non-fictionAn illustrated chronological history of World War IIworld war 1939-1945 - history, world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works

A Catholic book aimed for young children to teach them important information and life lessons. The front cover has a picture of the Australian Coat of Arms on the top and a picture of young Jesus at the bottom with the title of the book "Australian Catholic Readers 2" being in the middle. Written in pencil inside the book is the name Madge Kelly.religions, christian, roman catholic

Five copies of 'The New South Wales School Magazine of Literature for Our Boys and Girls.' July, 1957 - November, 1960. One copy of 'School Magazine. Part 1.' March 1961. Include short stories, illustrations, information, plays, music and poetry. Published by The New South Wales Department of Education.education, primary, school magazine, lydia chancellor collection, collection, school magazine, literature, reader, reading, short stories, drama, education, school, music

Two copies of The School Paper Grades III & IV for the months of June,(2), and July,(1) 1964. Contain short stories, information, illustrations, poetry, plays and music. Published by the Victorian Education Department.education, primary, school paper, lydia chancellor collection, collection, education, literature, school paper, poetry, short stories, plays, drama, illustrations, artwork, information, reading, reader, school

School reader, brown cover, damaged spine. Embossed on front 'Royal Reader'. Written inside on front cover' George Harris Axedale, State School 1008.' First 18 pages of text missing, first story (incomplete ) 'Little Robert, The trapper', a story about an explosion in a coal mine.education, primary, royal reader

Newspaper clipping of poem written by a 'woman reader' of the Advertiser, to 'capture the real spirit of the old town'. Initials A.R at end of poem. Possibly Bendigo Advertiser 1959 article, no date on paper.bendigo, history, poem

Photocopies of pages from the Bendigo Advertiser January 8, 1886. Article on the weather the day constable Ryan disappeared.Bendigo Advertiser from January 9, 1886. Article on the strange disappearance of a constable. The Bendigo Independent from April 9, 1886. Article on the mind reader at the White Hills mystery.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, constable ryan

Copy of a newspaper article asking the readers to help in the search for information on Fred Maundell's band. A letter from Rose Beverage travelled from the Bendigo Post Office, to the Bendigo City Offices, who forwarded the letter and the associated photographs to the Advertiser's Community Focus. Mr Holmes obtained a little information from Ro? Bidwell about the band.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - fred maundell's band, rose beverage, alan holmes, ro? bidwell, cambridgeshire hotel, the hefners, bendigo gaol, long gully junior band

Blue cover book, 448 pages 'The Royal School Series, No. V., The Royal Readers, illustrated, 1887' Written on flyleaf ' George Harris, State School, Axedale, January 1888'person, individual, george harris, axedale

A Gold Ingot awarded to winners of a contest in an American magazine called Reader's Digest. This ingot was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was metal detecting for gold.R/9313-3bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, reader's digest, sweepstakes.