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Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Honore de Balzac, Le Pere Goriot, 1965
SoftcoverS. Boyd/pencil inscriptions inside back coverfrench literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Angus Wilson, Hemlock And After, 1956
Softcoverbritish literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, John Mortimer, Paradise Postponed, 1985
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketChristmas card for 1986 from Ana to Patricia and Johnfiction, british literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Readers Union, The Essential Hemingway, 1947
HardcoverKnitting yarn paper wrapper insert p. 40. Villawool 'Focus' double knitting yarn.american fiction, american literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Patrick White, The Vivisector, 1970
Hardcover w/ Dust jacketfiction, novel, australian literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Helen Garner, Cosmo Cosmolino, 1992
Hardcover W/ Dust Jacketaustralian literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Frances Hodgson Burnett, A Little Princess, 1963
Softcover"S. Boyd" inside front coverchildren's literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Thomas Hardy, The Mayor of Casterbridge, 1966
Hardcovernovel, 19th century literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Vladimir Nabokov, Nabokov's Quartet, 1969
Softcovershort stories, 20th century literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Alan Brissenden, Charles Higham, They Came to Australia: An Anthology, 1961
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketaustralian literature, walsh st library -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - Anzac Book, The Anzac Book, 1916
These books became a wartime best seller raising substantial funds for Comforts Funds. It was a commo item in households in Australia. They are not rare so condition is important to collections.Example of early WWI war literature written and illustrated by serving soldiers.Hard back bound book with grey heavy paper dust cover; 170 pages, some coloured plates. Written and Illustrated by the men of Anzac. Published "For the benefit of the Patriotic Funds connected with the A.N.Z.A.C., by Cassell and Company Ltd London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1916.anzac book -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Painting - oil on board, N. Lubeck, Alan Marshall
Alan Marshall (1902-1984) was an Australian writer, story teller, social documenter and author of 'I Can Jump Puddles'. For many years, Marshall lived in Sandringham. A bronze bust dedicated to him stands outside the Sandringham Library in Waltham Street. He died on 24 January 1982 in Brighton East, Victoria.alan marshall, portrait, n. lubeck, writer, i can jump puddles, social documenter, australian literature, australian author -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, Rafting on the river, 1998
Based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, bear Barmah. ... Gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up this area. Illustrated by Craig Charles[15 p.] : col. ill. ; 21 cm. + 2 sheets (double-sided)Based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, bear Barmah. ... Gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up this area. Illustrated by Craig Charleschildren, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, Waiting for yabbies, 1998
The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area[16] p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. + 2 sheets.The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this areachildren, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, O'Brien, May, The legend of the seven sisters, 1990
A traditional Aboriginal story from Western Australia.[8], 21 p. : chiefly col. ill., col. ports. ; 22 x 30 cm.A traditional Aboriginal story from Western Australia. stars -- australia -- folklore. | aboriginal australians -- western australia -- juvenile literature. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Barlow, Alex et al, Bosses ourselves : the story of Aboriginal self-government, 2001
Aboriginal self-government in the past and at present is related. A well presented book suitable for upper primary/early secondary students. In this book, the story of Aboriginal self-government, then and now, is told. Read about the traditional importance to Aboriginal people of their senior men and women and how the arrival of European settlers disrupted forever the way Aboriginal people organised their society and governed themselves. Learn about the struggle of Aboriginal people for the right to self-determination and about the role of bodies such as ATSIC. -- Back cover.32 p. : col. ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.Aboriginal self-government in the past and at present is related. A well presented book suitable for upper primary/early secondary students. In this book, the story of Aboriginal self-government, then and now, is told. Read about the traditional importance to Aboriginal people of their senior men and women and how the arrival of European settlers disrupted forever the way Aboriginal people organised their society and governed themselves. Learn about the struggle of Aboriginal people for the right to self-determination and about the role of bodies such as ATSIC. -- Back cover.aboriginal australians -- history -- juvenile literature. | aboriginal australians -- politics and government -- juvenile literature. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Barlow, Alex et al, Sharing our cultures : the story of Aboriginal cultures, 2001
Talks abourt ancient Aboriginal cultures and how culture influences identity. Also discusses cultural theft and how to share culture with respect.32 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 28 cm.Talks abourt ancient Aboriginal cultures and how culture influences identity. Also discusses cultural theft and how to share culture with respect.aboriginal australians -- social life and customs -- juvenile literature. | aboriginal australians -- history -- juvenile literature. | cultural property -- australia -- juvenile literature. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Barlow, Alex et al, My mob : the story of Aboriginal family life, 2001
Looks att he traditional family pre-contact and the disruption caused by European contact. lAlso looks at Aboriginal families today.32 p. : ill. (some col.), map, port. ; 28 cm.Looks att he traditional family pre-contact and the disruption caused by European contact. lAlso looks at Aboriginal families today.aboriginal australians -- history -- juvenile literature. | families, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Barlow, Alex et al, Indigenous heroes and leaders, 2003
..presents the stories of Australian Indigenous people who have worked to bring about respect, justice and fair treatment for their people.32 p. : ill.(col.)., ports.(col.). : 28 cm...presents the stories of Australian Indigenous people who have worked to bring about respect, justice and fair treatment for their people. aboriginal australians -- juvenile literature. | aboriginal australians -- biography -- juvenile literature. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Berndt, Ronald. M, Three Faces of Love : Traditional Aboriginal song-poetry, 1976
Three Faces of Love brings to readers the richness and originality of traditional Aboriginal erotic song-poetry. In Professor Berndt's sensitive renderings the poems conjure up the haunting atmosphere of muted eroticism of the north-eastern Arnhem Landers' traditional songs conveying in a very real sense a people's affection for, and oneness with, nature. They open up a whole new world of indigenous Australian literature, part of Australia's literary heritage...xiv, 130 p. : col. ill. ; 20 x 22 cm.Three Faces of Love brings to readers the richness and originality of traditional Aboriginal erotic song-poetry. In Professor Berndt's sensitive renderings the poems conjure up the haunting atmosphere of muted eroticism of the north-eastern Arnhem Landers' traditional songs conveying in a very real sense a people's affection for, and oneness with, nature. They open up a whole new world of indigenous Australian literature, part of Australia's literary heritage...australian aboriginal song cycles. special subjects: love. english texts | poetry in australian aboriginal languages. special subjects: love. english texts | aboriginal australians -- poetry. | aboriginal australians -- music. | song cycles. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Barlow, Alex et al, Heroes of the Aboriginal struggle, 1987
30 p. : ill. (some col.), ports., col. maps ; 20 x 26 cm.aboriginal australians -- civil rights -- juvenile literature. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Abdulla, Ian W, Tucker, 1994
Ian's narrative paintings recall the stories of his youth with refreshing simplicity, while their rich textures and brilliant colours evoke a deep love for a time and a place that are never very far from his imagination.He has mounted seven solo shows and fifteen joint exhibitions and represented in many galleries throughout Australia, including the National Gallery.38 unnumbered pages colour illustrations, map ; 26 x 31 cm.Ian's narrative paintings recall the stories of his youth with refreshing simplicity, while their rich textures and brilliant colours evoke a deep love for a time and a place that are never very far from his imagination.He has mounted seven solo shows and fifteen joint exhibitions and represented in many galleries throughout Australia, including the National Gallery.abdulla, ian w., 1947-2011 -- childhood and youth. | aboriginal australians -- murray river region (n.s.w.-s.a.) -- food -- juvenile literature. | aboriginal australians -- south australia -- food -- juvenile literature. | aboriginal australians, in art -- juvenile literature. | painting, australian -- south australia -- aboriginal artists -- juvenile literature. | wild foods -- murray river region (n.s.w.-s.a.) -- juvenile literature. | wild foods -- south australia -- juvenile literature. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Abdulla, Ian W, As I grew older : the life and times of a Nunga growing up along the River Murray, 1993
As I Grew Older affirms the culture of rural Aborigines who, despite being dispossessed, have been determined to stay onb their own land. The painting of Ian Abdulla offer us a window on to the life of an Aboriginal Family on the Murray River in the mid-twentieth century.40 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations, 1 colour map ; 26 x 31 cm.As I Grew Older affirms the culture of rural Aborigines who, despite being dispossessed, have been determined to stay onb their own land. The painting of Ian Abdulla offer us a window on to the life of an Aboriginal Family on the Murray River in the mid-twentieth century.abdulla, ian w., 1947-2011. | aboriginal australians -- murray river region (n.s.w.-s.a.) -- biography. | aboriginal australians -- south australia -- juvenile literature. | aboriginal australians, in art -- juvenile literature. | painting, aboriginal australian -- south australia -- juvenile literature. | murray river region (n.s.w.-s.a.) -- biography. | australian -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Sabbioni, Jennifer, Indigenous Australian voices : a reader, 1998
An impressive collection of the poetry, artwork, and prose of thirty-six contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and artists. . . . The world views and the expression of the contributors are compelling. . . . It is an exploration of Ôthe dreamingÕ that organizes the text, in the sense that individual and kinship relationships to the origin stories of ÔdreamtimeÕ inform both a resistance to the genocidal heritage of Australian colonization as well as a unique focus for indigenous identity.xxxi, 310 p. : ill., map ; 24 cm. An impressive collection of the poetry, artwork, and prose of thirty-six contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers and artists. . . . The world views and the expression of the contributors are compelling. . . . It is an exploration of Ôthe dreamingÕ that organizes the text, in the sense that individual and kinship relationships to the origin stories of ÔdreamtimeÕ inform both a resistance to the genocidal heritage of Australian colonization as well as a unique focus for indigenous identity.australian literature -- aboriginal australian authors. | aboriginal australians -- literary collections. | aboriginal australians, in art. | -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, Collecting firewood, 1998
The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Craig Charles.[15] p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. + 2 sheets.The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Craig Charles.children, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, Fishing, 1998
Yorta Yorta people's story of fishing and what they did with carp. The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Elaine Russell.[15] p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. + 2 sheets.Yorta Yorta people's story of fishing and what they did with carp. The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Elaine Russell.children, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, Bath time, 1998
The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Elaine Russell[15] p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. + 2 sheets.The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Elaine Russellchildren, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) | yorta yorta -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, A mob of kangaroos, 1998
During the hot months more kangaroos are seen drinking at the river. The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Donna Leslie.[15] p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. + 2 sheets.During the hot months more kangaroos are seen drinking at the river. The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Donna Leslie.children, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, The Barmah bunyip, 1998
The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. llustrated by Karen Briggs[15] p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. + 2 sheets.The story in this book was based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... [It] gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. llustrated by Karen Briggschildren, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, Mmm Turtle!, 1998
How turtles were cooked traditional style. Based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, bear Barmah. ... Gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Shane Russell.[15] p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm. + 2 sheets (double-sided)How turtles were cooked traditional style. Based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, bear Barmah. ... Gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Shane Russell.children, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers (primary) | reading (primary) | yorta yorta