ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the final days of steam locomotives in the Newcastle area of New South Wales both on private and government railways.steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial, railroad operations - newcastle nsw - history

A black and white photograph of two men and two women standing in a garden. One lady is wearing a dark dress and the other lady's dress is of a lighter colour. The men are wearing suits.The Ithacan Historical Society's stamp is stamped on the back of the photograph.family groups

Stathi Raftopoulos (centre row, second from the right) is pictured together with young people (unknown) at a Greek picnic in Adelaide. A black and white photograph of group of young people at a picnic. There are six women and seven men and two young children in the group. There are trees growing in the background.

ill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of photographs from Douglas A. Colquhoun.photography - douglas a. colquhoun, railroads - operations - australia

ill, maps, p.87.non-fictionDetails of the preservation societies in Australia preserving narrow gauge (3'6" & less) railways, locomotives and rollingstock.rail and tram preservation societies - australia, preserved rollingstock - australia

Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from. Paperback book, white with title - 'Onkaparinga' in red writing on front coverOnkaparinga - The Story of a Mill/Carol Brockhoffblanket, blanket fever, onkaparinga, woollen mill, lobethal, carol brockhoff

ill, p.24.non-fictionDetails of locomotives... mostly diesels and electrics... operating in New Zealand.railcars - new zealand - history, locomotives -- new zealand -- history

ill, p.28.non-fictionDetails of the preserved steam locomotives in New South Wales and who has preserved them.railroad steam locomotives - new south wales - history, preserved locomotives - new south wales - history

Book detailing family history of author, Lotte Hoopmanlotte hoopmann, lotte mueller, mueller, hoopmamn, camp 3, wool buyer

ill, p.24.non-fictionA pictorial history of the preserved Lachlan Valley Railway Society, it's railway and rollingstock in Cowra New South Walespreserved locomotives - new south wales - history, railway rollingstock - new south wales

ill, p.40.non-fictionA pictorial history of the preserved Lachlan Valley Railway Society, it's railway and rollingstock in Cowra New South Walespreserved locomotives - new south wales - history, railway rollingstock - new south wales

Bridle used on horses that pulled light carriages.ReplicaBlack leather straps, with metal fittings as neededS C, SHOW CRAFTbridle, leather, equine

Ill, p.52.non-fictionA chronological listing of railway accidents in Australiarailway accidents - australia, railway safety - australia

Ill, p.52.non-fictionA chronological listing of railway accidents in Australiarailway accidents - australia, railway safety - australia

index, ill, maps, p227.non-fictionTells the story of the gauge problem in Australia, how it happened, why it happened and why there has been faliure to fix the problem and the consequences of the ongoing problem. "From the early days of Australia’s rail networks in the 1850s, different colonies adopted various rail gauges for their own reasons. Even after the Federation on January 1, 1901, the new nation’s leaders missed the chance to create a unified national policy for rail gauges and chose to avoid addressing the issue. This book, generously supported with photographs, timelines, and insights from seasoned rail industry experts, covers a span of 170 years. It examines the political and social attitudes of the time and highlights the missed opportunities to resolve the rail gauge problem dating back to the 1880s."--Publisher's blurb.railroad gauges -- social aspects -- australia -- history, railroad gauges -- australia -- history.

ill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of photographs from John L. Bucklandrailroads - operations - australia, photography - john l. buckland

ill, p.88.non-fictionA pictorial history of the end of steam in Australia on government and private railways.railroads -- australia -- history, railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works

index, ill, maps, p.260.non-fictionThe story of the construction of the legendary railway known as the Ghan, which runs from Port Augusta to Alice Springs and was completed in 1929.railroads -- alice springs, northern territory -- history., ghan (train) -- history.

ill, p.214.non-fictionA history of the Commonwealth Railways 'Tea and Sugar Train' supplying railway workers along the transcontinental railway. Scattered references to Aborgines; mainly anecdotes about Ooldea Aborigines, and work of Daisy Bates.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway history - commonwealth railways

index, ill, maps, p.196.non-fictionA history of the Overland passenger train from Melbourne to Adelaiderailroad passenger trains - australia, railroad trains - overland - history

ill, maps, p.185.non-fictionStories of railway journeys around Australiarailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia

ill, p52.non-fictionDescriptions of locomotives preserved in Western Australia.railroads - western australia - history, preserved locomotives - western australia - history

ill, p.24.non-fictionReflections on the visit of 4-6-2 3-cylinder A3 'Flying Scotsman' to Australia and its meeting with 4-6-2 3801 in NSW for the bicentenary in 1988.flying scotsman - locomotive - history, 3801 locomotive - new south wales - history

ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA portrait of the C17 4-8-0 steam locomotive working in the Ipswich area of Queensland in the 1960s.locomotives - queensland - history, c17 locomotive - queensland - history

Jungle green zip front tank suit with pockets and internal bracestank suit, james kelly kerr

1966 Vietnam conflictWinter wearing service dress.Corporal chevrons,4 front buttons, 2 breast buttons, red lanyard, Ordnanace Corp Badges (2), 1 Epaulete button (1 missing).