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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, MacLeod, Joan B ed, The Longest Mile: A Nurse in the Vietnam War 1968-69
letters from Nursing Sister Joan B.F. MacLeod, who served in Vietnam as a member of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps.letters from Nursing Sister Joan B.F. MacLeod, who served in Vietnam as a member of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps.australia. army. royal australian army nursing corps, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- medical care -- australia, macleod, janet -- correspondence -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Giap, Vo Nguyen, Dien Bien Phu
Everyone knows the part played by Dien Bien Phu in the Indochinese war and in the signing of the Geneva AgreementsEveryone knows the part played by Dien Bien Phu in the Indochinese war and in the signing of the Geneva Agreementsbattles - indochina, dien bien phu, geneva agreements -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Kane, Sharyn, The Bitumen Burners (Copy1)
This book is a recollection depicting aspects of the life of a soldier and in particular men serving in 86 Transport Platoon during their time of active service in Vietnam.This book is a recollection depicting aspects of the life of a soldier and in particular men serving in 86 Transport Platoon during their time of active service in Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1971 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. royal australian army service corps. 86 transport platoon, 86 transport platoon, national ser, national service, peter (sharky) whale -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Kane Dale, Lyn, Lady Soldiers: Picture Yourself In the WRAAC - Womens Royal Australian Army Corps
This book contains the stories of 51 women, from all over Australia, who joined the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) or the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) between 1953 and 1976.This book contains the stories of 51 women, from all over Australia, who joined the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) or the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) between 1953 and 1976.This book contains the stories of 51 women, from all over Australia, who joined the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) or the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) between 1953 and 1976.australia army - women - biography, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - australia -
Geelong Cycling Club
Book, Pedals Politics and People, 1977
Autobiography of the life history of Sir Hubert Opperman, a politician and world renowned cyclist in the mid 1900s. As a professional cyclist Opperman broke or established 101 state, Australian and world records in an incredible 24 hours of non stop cycling at the old Sydney velodrome. In Europe his wins in the Paris-Brest-Paris road race, the classic 24 hour Bol D'Or and setting a new Lands End John O'Groats record. He twice participated in the Tour de France.This book is an excellent reference for the world of cycling and politics in Australia.Signed autobiography title 'Pedals, Politics and People by Hubert Opperman, Hard backed copy and paper cover. The title is on a blue background and the remainder depicts photographs of spectators, with two main photographs superimposed over the spectators. One of the photographs is of Menzies and Opperman and the other is of Opperman riding a track cycle. "To the Millikan family/With best wishes/from/Hubert Opperman 'Oppy'"hubert opperman; tour de france; paris-brest-paris road race; pedals politics and people; dunlop grand prix; millikan family; -
Clunes Museum
Book, MC PHERSON'S PRINTING GROUP, FIELDS OF GOLD - COLLECTED WORDS
A COLLECTION OF STORIES AND VERSES BY CLUNES RESIDENTS, FROM THE VERY YOUNG TO THE ELDERLYA COLLECTION OF STORIES BY CLUNES RESIDENTS COLLECTED BY RHONDA FAWCETT WHICH COVERS MANY SUBJECTS AND EXPERIENCES FROM THE VERY YOUNG TO THE ELDERLY. GIVING A WIDE INSIGHT TO THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN A SMALL HISTORIC COUNTRY TOWN. DARK RED COVER WITH GOLD WRITING non-fictionA COLLECTION OF STORIES AND VERSES BY CLUNES RESIDENTS, FROM THE VERY YOUNG TO THE ELDERLYfields of gold- collected words, rhonda fawcett -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Hitler Club. The Rise & Fall of Australia's No. 1 Nazi, 2007
Printed research into alleged Nazi sympathisers living in|Australia during WW2 and led by Heini Becker. Signed by donor Jordan & by Becker's son.Brown soft covered printed book. Front cover is of group of men beside a Nazi flag."My Dad was PW.53021. Thanks for your work, and your hospitality- Rex Jordan"|"The truth at last- Heini Becker"books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Ticket and Sign Writing, 1940's
... by the Camp Management. 64 pages. Ticket and Sign Writing Book Book ...Possession of internee, Kurt Frank, at Camp 3 and used as a practical guide to ticket and sign writing. Small book, minus cover, with a label stuck onto the first page with German writing on it, which translates roughly to this book was given as a gift to Kurt Frank December 1946 by the Camp Management. 64 pages.ticket and sign writing, hornung g, frank g, kurt frank, camp 3 internee, grett hornung nee frank -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, In the Year of Waterloo
Won as a prize for English and History in December 1904 at Tatura Grammar School. Receipient was James Reilly.Red material covered book with black lines, titles and embosed floral arrangement on front. On spine authors at top under which is a gold square with the title of the book in red, under which is a red floral design with gold back ground. Bottom of spine in gold writing is printers name. Back of book is plain. Page edges are gold.inside cover: Tatura Grammar School Prize James Reilly English and History and signed by the principal Mr Zerscho.tatura grammar school, james reilly, waterloo, zercho -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Edward M. Curr. The Tide of History
Map of the runs of the late E. M. Curr, St. Helliers. Recollections of squatting in Victoria. Map of Angerang Territory.Front cover profile in red of E. M. Curr. Cover images. Signed by Samuel Furphy, authoredward m curr, st helliers, angerang territory -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Federmann, Alles Eine Linie, 1942
Book was a 1942 Christmas gift for Adolf Wilke, POW camp 13 Murchison by all members of the camp theatre group. Signed by members of the cast.Hand made/bound cloth covered book containing poems, plays and cartoon sketches (done in ink). Page 3 features hand written signature in pencil. Illustration on front cover of mans face with the title above and date below. 26 numbered pages.adolf wilke, pow camp 13, pow christmas gift, internment camp theatre groups -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Butter Industry, 1920
Prepared for the use of creameries, dairy students and pure food departments. Obtained by Tatura Butter Factory and used by them.Brown hard cover - gold print on spine. First edition inclues test notes and figures signed by V McKenzieEA Lockwood 1921books, technical, butter in australia, tatura butter factory -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Autobiography, Survival, 1991
Autobiography of Rainer Radok and his family from 1679 to 1991. Special interest to Tatura Museum - WW2 record of internment in England and Australia.Autobiography of Rainer Radok, Jewish German refugee from England, interned after Dunkirk evacuation, sent on Arandora Star, torpedoed, Dunera to Australia. Camp 2 and 3. Blue cardboard covered book.To the Tatura Historical Society signed Rainer Radok 27 December 1994rainer radok, jewish german refugees, arandora star, dunera -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
A4 Display Book, Reginald Leslie EICKE
Contents include Enlistment papers, service and casualty form, attestation papers, war gratuity schedule papers, casualty form active service, statement of service and photograph of Reginald in uniform during WW1. Reginald signed up again for WW2 (V16077) was an internment camp guard with the 17 Australian Garrison Battalion.Blue A4 display book containing 6 plastic sleeves with enlistment information on Reginald Leslie Eicke.australian imperial forces, reginald leslie eicke, 17 australian garrison battalion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Paperback Book, The Bootmaker of Berlin
Berlin, 2010: A deathbed promise launches Kathy Giuliano on a quest for the truth about her family during World War II. Alone, she travels to Berlin in search of an enigmatic octogenarian who holds the keys to the past. The only clues to his identity and whereabouts and are a black-and-white photograph and an outdated address in Reinickendorf. England, 1938: After fleeing Nazi Germany for the safety of England, a teenage boy is captured when Churchill gives the order to 'collar the lot'. One of 2,000 prisoners on the hell-ship Dunera, he is sent to Australia. At the 'family camp', he makes footwear and forms life-long friendships. Eight years later, what does he find when he returns to Berlin? Victoria, 1943: With the Japanese at Australia's doorstep, a mother and daughter are arrested at their cane farm in far north Queensland and sent 'down south'. Their crime? Teaching the Italian language to school-children. The internment camp at Tatura changes everything. The secrets they share must be kept for the rest of their lives.Mauve and Pink cover with a painting of a large brown lace up boot. The book title is depicted on a wrought iron sign. non-fictionBerlin, 2010: A deathbed promise launches Kathy Giuliano on a quest for the truth about her family during World War II. Alone, she travels to Berlin in search of an enigmatic octogenarian who holds the keys to the past. The only clues to his identity and whereabouts and are a black-and-white photograph and an outdated address in Reinickendorf. England, 1938: After fleeing Nazi Germany for the safety of England, a teenage boy is captured when Churchill gives the order to 'collar the lot'. One of 2,000 prisoners on the hell-ship Dunera, he is sent to Australia. At the 'family camp', he makes footwear and forms life-long friendships. Eight years later, what does he find when he returns to Berlin? Victoria, 1943: With the Japanese at Australia's doorstep, a mother and daughter are arrested at their cane farm in far north Queensland and sent 'down south'. Their crime? Teaching the Italian language to school-children. The internment camp at Tatura changes everything. The secrets they share must be kept for the rest of their lives.ww2 italians, internment, tatura, queensland, debbie terranova, berlin -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Taming the Wilderness, 1985
Written as a memoir of one family's contribution to the development of australia. A Lawrence is son in law of J.H.Davies who farmed Hill Top.Blue cardboard cover. Illustrated with photo. Construction of Waranga Mallee channel. Back cover - Contributing membersTom, with best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year love Pearl Shields (Davies "Hill Top") 3/33 Gleeden St Brighton 3187.|also signed - with best wishes A E Lawrencebooks, history, local -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Receipt, Eclipse Check Book Co. Pty. Ltd, 7/8/1961
Receipt from Anglesea Bowling Club to Mrs. J. Murch for a 4 year subscription paid in advance. It is stamped and signed: Victorian Stamp Duty by L. McMahon. Letter attached from Anglesea Bowling Club explains that the Bowling Club will be open for play on 10th December 1961 and play will begin at 1.45 pm.Receipt - Mrs. J. Murch, 26 Eastern Beach, Geelong. / Rec. cheque 10/10. / 4 years subscription in advance / Dated 7/8/61. / No. 10. / Signed : L. McMahon. Stamp with "Victoria Stamp Duty".anglesea bowling club, j. murch, 1961, l. mcmahon -
Victorian Apiarists Association
Publication, The Diseases of Bees: their Signs, Causes and Treatment (Annie D. Betts, B.Sc) Second Edition, 1951
A5 sized soft cover book - blue in colour with black writing 69 pages Inside covers are advertisements -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Tatura Secret Radio, 1997
Army Intelligence knew there was a secret radio operating in Tatura No.1 Camp. The inmates were getting the war news direct from Germany. They had to have a strong shortwave receiver, but where was it?White soft cover book with an entrance made with barb wire. The front cover depicts a man with headphones on. A map of Victoria and short history of the book on the back cover. B/W photos, with a map of Tatura No 1 camp.Reg. No. 1870.1 signed "With Best Wishes Laura Nilsen"the tatura secret radio, nilsen h, nilsen l, glover i, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Holy Land Called by Sauer, 1991
Prof.Dr. Paul Sauer presents a comprehensive history of the Temple Society based on 10 years of intensive research work in various archives and during personal visits to Israel and AustraliaOrange hard cover book with black and white text with photo of church and congregation on the front cover and text on the backTo the Tatura and District Historical Society with compliments from the Temple Society. Signed by the President. August 1991"the holy land called", sauer p, palestine group, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Archival Box, Scouts & Guides
Scout and Guide memorabilia .Scouting - Shepparton 1922-1982 - 2 copies -Including Index for family historians prepared 1993|The Boy Scout and His Law - Albert Hampton|Roving to Success - Albert Hampton|Scouting for Boys - Albert Hampton|Spare Time at Activities - Albert Hampton|Boy Scout Tests and How to Pass Them - Albert Hampton|The Bush Boys' Book -Albert Hampton|The Boy Scout Knot Book - Albert Hampton|First Aid in Colours|Hiking Jamboree - 1935 signed by Baden Powell|The Bushman's Companion - Albert Hampton|Brownie Badges - No.5|The Hackney Scout Song Book - Albert Hampton|Tatura Scouts and Guides 1961|Folder Maver Family Scout and Guide Memorabillia|Official Programe HF Fleming Tatura Scout Complex 1983|Invitation to Opening of Tatura Scout Complex 1983| Offical Programe Scout Rally - Stanhope 1935|Offical Programe Scout Rally - Kyabram 1933|Booklet - Australian Corroboree Menus - 1936|Souvenir Issue - Victorian Scout - 1931|Folder - 1st Tatura Venturer 1977 by Tania Pike|Pocket - Recollection of Tatura Scouts in the 1930's written by James Crawford in 1997|Photos and Newspapers cuttings from 1931 onwards|Jamboree Daily - Frankston Dec. 28th 1934 - Jan 5th 1935|The Corroboree Advertising - Belair South Australia Dec 28th 1935 - Jan 2nd 1937. Editions 1,2,3,4,5,6.|Red and White Van - 1st Tatura Venturers|Photo 27/11/1987 from Taura Bulletin of 4 cubs invested into scouts. Rhyss Popple, Andrew Hepworth, Nathan Fennell & Chò Whyte|Tatura Grey and black archival boxscouts, guides, societies -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book, Miller, J. R., D.D, The blessing of cheerfulness, n.d
“We are set in this world to be happy. We should not falter in our great task of happiness, nor move ever among our fellows with shadows on our face when we ought to have sunlight. “We have a mission to others — to add to their cheer. This we cannot do unless we have first learned the lesson of cheerfulness ourselves. We cannot teach what we do not know. We cannot give what we do not have. “In this little book a lesson is set for you, my reader. It may seem a hard lesson to learn; nevertheless, it is one you want to learn, and one you can learn, if you will surrender your life wholly to the great Teacher. – From the Preface by James Russell MillerPale green cover with gold embossed text and floral borders. Black floral decoration on the front cover. 62 pages. The book has a dedication inside and is signed by the members of the band.non-fiction“We are set in this world to be happy. We should not falter in our great task of happiness, nor move ever among our fellows with shadows on our face when we ought to have sunlight. “We have a mission to others — to add to their cheer. This we cannot do unless we have first learned the lesson of cheerfulness ourselves. We cannot teach what we do not know. We cannot give what we do not have. “In this little book a lesson is set for you, my reader. It may seem a hard lesson to learn; nevertheless, it is one you want to learn, and one you can learn, if you will surrender your life wholly to the great Teacher. – From the Preface by James Russell Millere. sprott, sydney road brunswick methodist church -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Chapman Pincher, Their Trade is Treachery, 1981
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSigned by John Davies inside front coverwalsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Andrew Grimwade, Involvement: The Portraits of Clifton Pugh & Mark Strizic, 1968
Large Format Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSigned by Andrew Grimwade, Clifton Pugh and Mark Strizic, Volume number 616 0f 1200. "Royal Parking" Car Claim Check ticket inside front cover. Most colour plates have come unglued and are loose between pages.clifton pugh, mark strizic, australian photography, portrait, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Cyril Pearl, Hardy Wilson and his Old Colonial Architecture, 1970
Large Format Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSigned "Robin Boyd" inside front coverhardy wilson, colonial architecture, new south wales - tasmania - architecture, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Barry Pearce, Arthur Boyd: Retrospective, 1993
SoftcoverSigned by Arthur Boyd and Barry Pearce. Inscription from Arthur Boyd: "To Dear Dear Cousin Trish, you have been a wonderful cousin you have taught me about life and art. I love you. Arthur" Several Newspaper and magazine clippings about Arthur Boyd from 1993 and 1994 inserted inside.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Harley Griffiths, The Literary Parasites of Art, 1980
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSigned by Author inside front cover, special edition, numbered 81 of 500 copieswalsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Keith Dunstan, Wowsers, 1968
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSigned by author inside front cover - "To Patricia and Robin, who quite fail to live up to the name tag - Keith Dunstan, 13/11/68."walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Colin Simpson, The New Australia, 1971
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSigned by the Author on title page to Robin Boyd. Mentions Boyd + Boyd's writing throughout (index Page 590)walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Guilford Bell, 1952-1980 Architecture of Guilford Bell, 1982
Hardcover w/Dust JacketSigned and numbered 50 by Guilford Bellguilford bell, australian architecture, walsh st library