Front cover has an illustration showing two people, one carrying a rifle, a donkey and a large boa constrictor. In the background is a tree-house and a bay of water with a small boat floating in the water. The back cover has a list of Hamly Classic books and the details of the publisher of the book.fictionThe Swiss Family Robinson-father, mother and four young sons - are callously abandoned on a sinking ship near the rocky shore of an unknown land. the father, a man of unbounded energy and resourcefulness, makes a raft by means of which they ferry themselves and many useful goods to the shore. They establish a camp and are later able to salvage much of the cargo. Their first home, a tree-house, is later abandoned in favour of a cave which they convert into a permanent residence. their New Switzerland abounds in wild life and useful trees and plants, and they are able to lead a happy and diligent life farming, hunting, fishing and devising means of supplying all their household needs. Many years pass and the lads grow up strong and adventurous. At last the discovery of another castaway and the eventual arrival of a rescue ship set them the problem - to return to Europe or to remain in New Switzerland?swiss family robinson, shipwreck, switzerland, johann r. wyss, fiction

While telescopes and binoculars each have a long history, handheld optical telescopes were still widely used in the Nineteenth Century. The origins of this small optical telescope are unclear, apart from that it was used by a family in Kew in the 1880s.Brass, brown leather and glass telescope, anecdotally recorded as used by an early Kew family at sports days in the 1880sSeparate later label: "Early telescope owned by a Kew family & used on Sports Day in 1880s"sports - kew (vic), optical telescopes, hand-held telescopes

In 1860 Smeaton residents appealed for funds to establish a school. Patrick Curtain, and his co-workers raised more than £150 plus a land grant (Allot A, Sect 2, Township of Smeaton). Head Teacher John Forbes, with assistant Zillah North, opened a timber school building which measured 36ftx18ft (11.0x5.5m) on 1 September 1861 with 44 children. Rising enrolment to 65 in 1868 made building alterations necessary. During 1870-1 a residence of four rooms was supplied and in October 1882 a 20ftx18ft (6.1x5.5m) classroom. In 1907 a new brick building accommodated 122 children. Among notable ex-pupils are Major-General Bridgeford, Frank Wright ( Musical Director of the London County Council), Alex Wright, (AKA singer Andre Navarre), and Les Brooks. (Visions and Realisations) Sepia photograph showing 4 people sitting in a 1914 Ford Model T Touring Car outside The Wright Familys' "Laura Villa" property at Smeaton. Left hand back seat - Mrs W. Wright, Mrs Kelso Front seat: F.L.Redman (driving), W. WrightTaken at "Laura Villa" Smeaton by Harold Hausenfrank wright, laura villa, smeaton, car, 1914 ford model t touring car

Wide view showing raspberry crop and orchards on Price Family property with home of Norman Jeeves in foreground and Hubert Jeeves' Motor garage to the left. Long, dark building is now gallery. Tea House/Post office right of centre and Mountjoy Guest House up on hill. fiveways, jeeves, mountjoy, orchard, tea rooms, price, crop

A black and white photograph of the Lingard Family of Marysville's "Crossways" restaurant. The Crossways was built in the early 1920s and is the oldest building in Marysville. The Crossways historic inn survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires thanks to the efforts of its co-owner Greg Cherry and, in the days after the fires, provided a much-needed refuge to the Marysville community and firefighters.A black and white photograph of the Lingard Family of Marysville's "Crossways" restaurant.Part 2 of/ Series Photographer: Colleen Myer/ 185 Maroondah Highway/ Healesville. MINE HOSTS The Lingard Family/ of Marysville's "Crossways"/ restaurant From left: Colin Lawrey (Chef, partner/ and "one of the family", Elizabeth, James/ Jean and David Lingard - with/ "Casey" the donkey, and the Lingards'/ niece Kathy.marysville, victoria, australia, the crossways cabaret, the crossways, crossways, crossways country inn, crossways historic inn, 2009 black saturday bushfires, accommodation, photograph, lingard family, colin lawrey

Black and white photo of possibly a family gathering of McArthur, McDonald, Emerson and Thompson family. There are 10 people standing in front of a weatherboard house with a verandah. Photograph is on cardboard.Possibly from McArthur, McDonald, Emerson, Thompson family.

From relevant information - "The poster was sent to my Grandmother's father (John Garriock) from Canada. It was a giveaway in a Canadian farming magazine of the time. My Grandmother (Barbara Ross) and Grandfather (Robert Heddle Ross) kept the poster and it eventually came to me. I wish to donate it as a way of remembering them".Poster - panoramic poster, paper, black and white, depicts the "Canadian Army setting sail to join British Forces operating against Germany in the War of Nations". Collection of ships setting sail. Print below illustration. Frame - timber, brown/black stain/paint, cardboard backing to poster, cardboard backing. Glass front.framed item, poster, canada, 1914

This Airaus A port bottle shaped like an FIII. Khaki & fawn camouflage colouring on top, black nose tip & black under body & wings. .1) Limited edition No 1003 port bottle is the model of body. .2) Detachable nosecone - reveals bottle top & cork.model making - planes, ornaments - glass

Three photographs of Bill Hutchinson with his car and second place trophy in the 1951 Interstate Jubilee Soapbox Derby.Digital copy of 3 black and white photos.bill hutchinson

Picture of a young couple, Charles Wightman and Laura HardingDigital copy of black and white photographcharles wightman, laura harding, wightman family

Picture of an older couple, Charles and Laura WightmanDigital copy of black and white photographcharles wightman, laura wightman, wightman family

Picture of Gloria Wightman as a young womanDigital copy of black and white photographgloria wightman, gloria stevens

Picture of Gloria Wightman as a young woman in GreenhillsDigital copy of black and white photographgloria wightman, gloria stevens

Picture of group of children in Greenhills circa 1955.Digital copy of black and white photographgloria wightman, gloria stevens, greenhills

Picture of group in Greenhills circa 1940: Joan and Jack Lemin, Madge Williams, Laura Wightman, Laureen and Raymond WightmanDigital copy of black and white photographgreenhills, wightman family, lemin family

Joan and Jack Lemin in the snow in Greenhills circa 1940Digital copy of black and white photographgreenhills, wightman family, lemin family

Mother and child from 1950's.Black and white photograph of a mother and childconstantine family, noel constantine

Greensborough Hockey club junior team c 1960'sColour photograph of Greensborough Hockey club junior team c 1960'snoel constantine, greensborough junior hockey club

Greensborough Hockey club junior team.Colour photograph of Greensborough Hockey club junior team.greensborough junior hockey club, noel constantine

Greensborough Hockey club junior team c1960sPhotograph of Greensborough Hockey club junior team c 1960/61greensborough junior hockey club, noel constantine

Vera Poulter, Lesley Hills and Lorraine Poulter with Ashril Theatre in background c 1942Digital copy of black and white photograph.poulter family, lesley hooper, ashril theatre

Black and white photograph of Frank Hills with a cockatoo with Methodist church and Bunya pine in background c 1942Digital copy of black and white photograph.frank hills, greensborough methodist church

Black and white photograph of Lesley Hills and Geoffrey Butterworth in garden c1942Digital copy of black and white photograph.lesley hooper, geoff butterworth

Black and white photograph of Hazel and Lesley Hills in garden c1939Digital copy of black and white photograph.lesley hooper, hills family

Black and white photograph of Hazel Hills c1912Digital copy of black and white photograph.hazel hills

Black and white photograph of Keith Hills, Lorraine Poulter, Lesley Hills and Ray Poulter in back yard Christmas Day c1939Digital copy of black and white photograph.hills family, poulter family

Black and white photograph of Lesley Hills and Frank Hills outside Millgrove c1955Digital copy of black and white photograph.millgrove, hills family, frank hills, lesley hills, lesley hooper

Black and white photograph of Lesley Hills and Lorraine Poulter with Willett's butcher shop in background c1940Digital copy of black and white photograph.lesley hills, lorraine poulter, willetts butchers