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The Celtic Club
Book, Brian Inglis, Roger Casement, 1974
Biography of an Irish patriotIndex, plates, p.419.non-fictionBiography of an Irish patriotroger casement, home rule - ireland -
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Book, Carmel McCaffrey, In Search of Ancient Ireland, 2002
This book traces the history, archaeology and legends of Ireland from 9000 B.C.Index, bib, ill, p.286.non-fictionThis book traces the history, archaeology and legends of Ireland from 9000 B.C. ireland-history, ireland-civilization. -
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Book, William Evans, Diary of a Welsh Swagman1869-1894, 1975
The diaries of Joseph Jenkins, who migrated to Australia in 1869, and worked in the Ballarat and Castlemaine area.Ill, p. 217.non-fictionThe diaries of Joseph Jenkins, who migrated to Australia in 1869, and worked in the Ballarat and Castlemaine area. tramps - australia, australia - rural conditions -
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Book, Abacus books, Good behavior, 1981
Crumbling codes of conduct cannot save members of the St Charles family from their own unruly and inadmissable desires.p.245.fictionCrumbling codes of conduct cannot save members of the St Charles family from their own unruly and inadmissable desires.fiction - irish, novels - ireland -
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Book, Anvil books, The homes of Irish writers, 1982
The homes of Irish writers is an evocative record of the links between Irelands' best known writers and the surroundings in which they lived.Index, ill, p.192.non-fictionThe homes of Irish writers is an evocative record of the links between Irelands' best known writers and the surroundings in which they lived.irish writers - biography, literature - ireland -
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Book, Michael O,Mara books, Tales of old Ireland, 1994
The stories in this volumereveal for us the the Ireland of a bygone era, of a people with daily strife's and joys not experienced today.p.247.non-fictionThe stories in this volumereveal for us the the Ireland of a bygone era, of a people with daily strife's and joys not experienced today.literature - ireland, storytelling - ireland -
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Book, Robert Kee, The most distressful country, 1976
Part 1 of a 3-part series, the Green Flag, which traces the rise of Irish Nationalism. The focus of this volume, Strongbow - the Great Famine, charts the development of the Irish nationalist impulse.Index, bib, p.298.non-fictionPart 1 of a 3-part series, the Green Flag, which traces the rise of Irish Nationalism. The focus of this volume, Strongbow - the Great Famine, charts the development of the Irish nationalist impulse.ireland - politics and government, ireland - history - 19th century -
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Book, Richard Allen Cave, The Importance of being earnest and other plays, 2000
A collection of six plays written by Oscar Wilde with introduction, commentaries and explanatory notes from Richard Allen Cave.Bib. p.432.fictionA collection of six plays written by Oscar Wilde with introduction, commentaries and explanatory notes from Richard Allen Cave.english drama - 19th century, authors irish - 19th century -
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Book, Dwina Murphy-Gibb, Cormac The Seers, 1992
A sweeping legend of Cormac mac Airt, greatest of the High Kings of Ireland which blends myth and truth.p.328.fictionA sweeping legend of Cormac mac Airt, greatest of the High Kings of Ireland which blends myth and truth.novel - ireland., fiction - ireland -
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Book, Tony Moore, Death or liberty: Rebels and radicals transported to Australia 1788-1868, 2010
This is the first narrative history that brings together the stories of the political prisoners sent as convicts to Australia from all parts of the British Empire.Index, bib, plates, ill., p.398. non-fictionThis is the first narrative history that brings together the stories of the political prisoners sent as convicts to Australia from all parts of the British Empire. penal colonies - australia - history, australian history - 19th century -
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Book, Richard Lovett, Ireland 100 Years ago: The beauty of Ireland illustrated, 1985
This book was based upon the travels and observations of Richard Lovett. The reader can accompany him on a tour of the length and breadth of Hibernia.Index, ill., p.223.non-fictionThis book was based upon the travels and observations of Richard Lovett. The reader can accompany him on a tour of the length and breadth of Hibernia.ireland - history, ireland - travel -
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Book, Gough Whitlam, The Truth of the Matter, 1979
Gough Whitlam, author and central character, provides his explanation of the Australian constitutional crisis which occurred on November 11th, 1975.Index, ill., plates. p 185non-fictionGough Whitlam, author and central character, provides his explanation of the Australian constitutional crisis which occurred on November 11th, 1975.australia - politics and government, the dismissal -
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Book, Donald Horne, Death of the Lucky Country, 1976
Analysis by Donald Horne of the Australian election of 1975 whose events caused a split across the Australian community.p.115.non-fictionAnalysis by Donald Horne of the Australian election of 1975 whose events caused a split across the Australian community.australia - politics and government, the dismissal -
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Book, Fred Daly, From Curtin to Kerr, 1977
A witty, humorous and entertaining account of politics and politicians.Plates, p. 265non-fictionA witty, humorous and entertaining account of politics and politicians.politicians - australia - biography, australia - politics and government -
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Book, Colm Kiernan, Daniel Mannix and Ireland, 1984
Daniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.Index, bib, ill, maps. p.226.non-fictionDaniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.daniel mannix - biography, roman catholic church - bishops -
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Book, John Chandler, Forty years in the wilderness, 1990
A biography of an English migrant family who arrived during the nineteenth century. Soon after arrival their 11 year old son and author was orphaned leaving him provider for his family. He eventually rose to be a prominent merchant always supported by faith and hard labour.Index, p.216.non-fictionA biography of an English migrant family who arrived during the nineteenth century. Soon after arrival their 11 year old son and author was orphaned leaving him provider for his family. He eventually rose to be a prominent merchant always supported by faith and hard labour.victoria - social life and customs., baptists - victoria - biography -
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Book, Edna O'Brien, Mother Ireland, 1978
An autobiographical tapestry, recollections of an Irish childhood linked to an account of a journey there today, interwoven with fragments of Irish mythology, history and hearsay.Ill, p.89.non-fictionAn autobiographical tapestry, recollections of an Irish childhood linked to an account of a journey there today, interwoven with fragments of Irish mythology, history and hearsay.ireland - authors - biography, ireland - description and travel -
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Book, Paddy Doyle, The God Squad, 1988
A remarkable, true story of a child survivor of an Irish industrial school, told with an extraordinary lack of bitterness for one so shockingly and shamefully treated.p.203.non-fictionA remarkable, true story of a child survivor of an Irish industrial school, told with an extraordinary lack of bitterness for one so shockingly and shamefully treated.child abuse - ireland, catholic church - ireland - child abuse -
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Book, Anne Marreco, The Rebel Countess: The life and times of Countess Markievicz, 1967
Constance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.295.non-fictionConstance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.ireland - biography - constance markievicz, ireland - politics and government -
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Book, Henry Patterson, Ireland Since 1939: The persistence of conflict, 2006
An historical examination of the persistence of conflict in Ireland during the 20th century.Index, p.358.non-fictionAn historical examination of the persistence of conflict in Ireland during the 20th century.ireland - politics and government - 20th century, the troubles -
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Book, Diarmaid Ferriter, The Transformation of Ireland 1900-2000, 2005
An holistic approach to the narrative of twentieth century Ireland.Index, bib., P.759non-fictionAn holistic approach to the narrative of twentieth century Ireland.ireland- history. ireland - 20th century. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, The World's Military Aircraft, 1983
Hard cover book, no dust jacket. 208 pages containing text, black and white and colour pictures.Donated by R Bingley. On permanent loan to Ringwood R.S.L. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Our Home Front 1939-1945, 1995
Card cover with black and white photos. 287 printed pages and some colour.Contributions from Andrew Bolt, Geoffrey Blainey and Joan Kirner. Funded by Australian Remebers 1945-1995. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - World War 2, World War 2, 1989
50th Anniversary Commerative Edition World War 2. 400 black and white printed pages containing photographs and maps. Author Ivor Matanley.From Belinda, Adam and Kate 2/ 9 / 1990 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book World War 2, World War 2 - Land Sea and Air Battles, 1977
Hard Cover with 253 pages containing colour, black and white maps and text.Assorted notingsAssorted notings on page 6.....VX52302. Additional notings also inside dust cover. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Front Line Dispatches
Cardboard cover, printed pages plus photographs.War details -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Aircraft, Salamandar Books, Combat Aircraft WW2 1943 - 1944, 1988
Hard cover book with colour and Black and white photos plus text. 64 pages. -
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Book - Aircraft, Combat Aircraft of WW2 1941 -1942, 1988
Hard cover book. Colour and Black and white photo plus text. 64 pages -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, De Vero Books, 140 Jewish marshals, generals & admirals, 1952
Brief biographies of important jewish military leadersIll, p.300.non-fictionBrief biographies of important jewish military leadersjews - military history, military biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Penguin Books, The art and architecture of India : Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, 1953
The art and architecture of IndiaIndex, ill, p.288., 190p. of plates, 1 mapnon-fictionThe art and architecture of Indiaart - india, architecture - india