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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Charles George Gordon, The journals of Major-Gen. C.G. Gordon, C.B., at Kartoum, 1885
... of Khartoum 1884-1885 Sudan - History personal recollections ...personal recollections of General Gordon during the siege of KhartoumIndex, ill, maps, p.416non-fictionpersonal recollections of General Gordon during the siege of Khartoumsiege of khartoum 1884-1885, sudan - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McMillan and Co, My Early Life : A Roving Commission, 1943
Here, in his own words, are the fascinating first thirty years in the life of one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. In his autobiography, Churchill recalls his childhood, his schooling, his years as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Boer War, and his first forays into politics as a member of Parliament. Historians have established that Churchill took certain liberties with episodes in the book; he was not, for example, an academic under-achiever as he suggests. Of course this does not detract from the book's insights into the history of "a vanished age", nor his very personal struggles and achievements, which contrast starkly with the public focus of the majority of his writings.Index, ill, maps, p.385.non-fictionHere, in his own words, are the fascinating first thirty years in the life of one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. In his autobiography, Churchill recalls his childhood, his schooling, his years as a war correspondent in South Africa during the Boer War, and his first forays into politics as a member of Parliament. Historians have established that Churchill took certain liberties with episodes in the book; he was not, for example, an academic under-achiever as he suggests. Of course this does not detract from the book's insights into the history of "a vanished age", nor his very personal struggles and achievements, which contrast starkly with the public focus of the majority of his writings.south african wars, winston churchill 1884-1965 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Soldiering on : The Australian Army at home and overseas, 1942
The Australian army in various theaters during World War TwoIll, p.199.non-fictionThe Australian army in various theaters during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Khaki and green : with the Australian army at home and overseas, 1943
The Australian army in various theaters during World War TwoIll, p.204.non-fictionThe Australian army in various theaters during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Jungle warfare : with the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific, 1943
Most of the items in this volume were received in a competition for stories, verse and drawings, with this competition showing a better representation from the Women's Services than in previous years. Previous titles include: Active service, Soldiering on and Khaki and green.Ill, p.208.non-fictionMost of the items in this volume were received in a competition for stories, verse and drawings, with this competition showing a better representation from the Women's Services than in previous years. Previous titles include: Active service, Soldiering on and Khaki and green. world war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Stand easy : after the defeat of Japan, 1945, 1945
Stories and anecdotes from Australian soldiers involved in the war against JapanIll, p.206.non-fictionStories and anecdotes from Australian soldiers involved in the war against Japanworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1946, 1946
A cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1947, 1947
A cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1948, 1948
A cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital
The former Kew Lunatic Asylum, was commenced in 1856 and opened in 1872. At various stages of the institution's history it was named the Kew Lunatic Asylum (1872-1956), Kew Mental Hospital (1956-1960s), Willsmere Mental Hospital (c.1960s-1982), and the Willsmere Unit (1982-1989). Most of the records relating to this former institution are held by the relevant Government Department or by the Public Record Office Victoria. Due to the location of this institution in Kew, the Kew Historical Society also holds an extensive photographic archive as well as significant collections of personal papers collected by staff who worked there.This photograph is one of a series donated to the Society by the photographer, taken following the closure of the Willsmere Unit, and before its redevelopment as a private residential complex. The series is historically significant in that it depicts interior and exterior views of the former institution that were subsequently altered or demolished during redevelopment. A number of the 'views' are socially significant as they allow us to examine the ways in which public institutional architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries responded to the needs of those with perceived mental health issues. Colour snapshot of a part or section of the former Willsmere (Kew) Mental Hospital, taken following its decommissioning and before its sale and redevelopment.kew lunatic asylum, kew mental hospital, willsmere mental hospital, willsmere unit, health & human services, mental health, institutional architecture -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS AGM, Barry Jones
PMHPS Annual General Meeting 2015 Barry Jones gives a personal perspective on many aspects of Australian history Duration 01:22:04 (including meeting preliminaries)societies clubs unions and other organisations, pmhps, barry jones, port melbourne historical & preservation society -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Squires D and Barraclough L, From Manuscript to Marketing Self Publishing for Beginners, 1991
... , such as family history, club history or other personal collection..., such as family history, club history or other personal collection ...Step by Step information on Publishing a document, such as family history, club history or other personal collection, in order to achieve a meaningful, satifactory product.genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Sykes Clyde, Personal Experiences with Dingoes in the North East of Victoria
... Hunting Settlers Social History Personal recollections ...Personal recollections of a se ttler of Gelantipy-Wolgulmerang telling of his dingo hunting experiences in the mountains of North East Victotia and further North.hunting, settlers, social history -
Clunes Museum
Book, DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS, SNAPSHOTS - AUSTRALIANS IN WAR AND CONFLICT, 2024
AUSTRALIA'S SERVICE HISTORY IS MUCH MORE THAN A SERIES OF MILITARY EVENTS. IT IS A RICH TAPESTRY OF PERSONAL STORIES TO TELL AND RETELL...SOFT COVER BOOK WITH VARIOUS WAR RELATED IMAGES OF SERVICE PEOPLE IN MONTAGE, CENTRAL IMAGE IS OF A CAMERA LENS 60 PAGESnon-fictionAUSTRALIA'S SERVICE HISTORY IS MUCH MORE THAN A SERIES OF MILITARY EVENTS. IT IS A RICH TAPESTRY OF PERSONAL STORIES TO TELL AND RETELL...australian war and conflict, australian defence services personnell -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Anchen, Nick, Outback Railwaymen, 2019
Reminiscence of railway people working on the Commonwealth Railway from Port Augusta to Kalgoolie and Alice Springs.ill, maps, p.248.non-fictionReminiscence of railway people working on the Commonwealth Railway from Port Augusta to Kalgoolie and Alice Springs. transcontinental railway - australia - history, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Adam-Smith, Patsy, Hear The Train Blow, 1971
Autobiography of Patsy Adam Smith whose family worked on the railways in various parts of Australia.p.222.non-fictionAutobiography of Patsy Adam Smith whose family worked on the railways in various parts of Australia.autobiography - patsy adam smith, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Adam-Smith, Patsy, When We Rode The Rails, 1983
Reminiscence of railway workers in Australia.index, ill, p.246.non-fictionReminiscence of railway workers in Australia.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Adam-Smith, Patsy, Romance of Australian Railways, 1973
Reminiscences of railway workers and their families in Australiaill. p.246.non-fictionReminiscences of railway workers and their families in Australiaaustralian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Carroll, Paul, It's A Loco Life, 1968
Yarns of the colorful identities who used to run the railways in the days of steam trains.p.130.non-fictionYarns of the colorful identities who used to run the railways in the days of steam trains.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fitch, Ron, Railroading at its Wildest, 1993
A pictorial reminiscence of railwayman Ron Fitch and his career on the railways.index, ill, maps. p.176.non-fictionA pictorial reminiscence of railwayman Ron Fitch and his career on the railways.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Haynes, Jim et al, All Aboard! Tales of Australian Railways, 2005
Reminiscence of railway employees about their careers on the Australian railways as well as poetry about the railways.ill. p.259.non-fictionReminiscence of railway employees about their careers on the Australian railways as well as poetry about the railways.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dare, John, Times Past... Places Distant, 2009
A photographic journey from the collection of Weston Langford.ill, p.48.non-fictionA photographic journey from the collection of Weston Langford.photography - weston langford, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Marsh, Bill 'Swampy', Great Australian Railway Stories, 2005
Reminiscences of life working & living on the railways of Australia.ill, maps, p.274.non-fictionReminiscences of life working & living on the railways of Australia.australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tronson, Mark, From the Driver's Seat, 1989
Epic trains trips as told by locomotive driversill, p.160.non-fictionEpic trains trips as told by locomotive driverstransport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tronson, Mark, Train Driver's Stories, 1990
Stories told by locomotive drivers about their time on the railways in Australia.ill, p.160.non-fictionStories told by locomotive drivers about their time on the railways in Australia.transport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Tronson, Mark, Driving Trains The Australian Way, 1987
Autobiographical stories told by locomotive driver Mark Tronson about his time on the railways in Australia.ill, p.160.non-fictionAutobiographical stories told by locomotive driver Mark Tronson about his time on the railways in Australia.transport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dedman, Daryl, Railways South Australia, 2010
... Transcontinental railway - Australia - history Personal reflections ...Personal reflections of the South Australian Government Railways and the Commonwealth Railways.ill, maps, p.140.non-fictionPersonal reflections of the South Australian Government Railways and the Commonwealth Railways.railroad operations - south australia - history, transcontinental railway - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dedman, Daryl, Railways Queensland, 2010
Personal reflections of the Queensland Government Railways.ill, p.68.non-fictionPersonal reflections of the Queensland Government Railways.railroad operations - queensland - history, railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ames, Ken, Reflections of an Engineman, 1993
... railroad operations - New South Wales - history Personal ...Personal recollections from the engine driver Ken Ames and his time on the N.S.W. government railways.ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionPersonal recollections from the engine driver Ken Ames and his time on the N.S.W. government railways.railways - new south wales - personal reminiscence, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society New South Wales Division, A Railwayman's Journey, 2005
Personal recollections from railwayman Denny Ellis of his time on the New South Railways government railways in the 1950s and 1960s.ill, maps, p.448.non-fictionPersonal recollections from railwayman Denny Ellis of his time on the New South Railways government railways in the 1950s and 1960s.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railways - new south wales - personal reminiscence