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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF SOCRATES
... Ward & Lock's Penny Biographies ...A book titled 'The Life of Socrates. The Great Grecian Philosopher. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 657-672 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, socrates, lydia chancellor, collection, socrates, the life of socrates, person, male, individual, philosophy, philosopher, famous people, greeks, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, advertisements, biograpahical series -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Boxtree, Heroes of World War Two, 1995
... world war 1939-1945 - heroes - biographies ...A photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War TwoIll, p.144.non-fictionA photographic essay of a selection of those who performed acts of heroism during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - heroes - biographies, soldiers - biographies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ROBERT BRUCE
... Ward & Lock's Penny Biographies ...A book titled ' The Life of Robert Bruce. Warrior and Patriot, Statesman and King.' Published London: Ward Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.673 - 688 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny.books, biography, robert bruce, lydia chancellor, collection, famous people, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people. biographical series, history, biographies, penny books, scotland, scottish history, person, male, individual, advertisements -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Jill Robertson, MacRobertsonland, 2010
MacRobertson's chocolate factory in Fitzroy, Victoria, expanded to Ringwood at 323 Canterbury Road before takeover in 1968 by Cadbury-Schweppes P/L.Small paperback biography of Macpherson Robertson (1859-1945)"Meet the man behind some of Australia's favourite confectionery - including Freddo Frog, Cherry Ripe and Old Gold chocolate - a charming self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist whose spirit reflected the hopes and dreams of a young nation. MACROBERTSONLAND tells the amazing rags-to-riches tale of Macpherson Robertson, Austrlia's very own Willy Wonka." -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
CD-ROM, Melbourne University Press, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volumes 1 - 12 1788 - 1939 CD ROM, 1996
Contains volumes 1-12 of the Australian Dictionary of Biography.CD-ROM -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biography of Craig Blythman for City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Craig Blythman for City of Whitehorse exhibitionBrief biography of Craig Blythman for City of Whitehorse exhibition.blythman, craig, weightlifting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biography of Bob Gardiner for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Bob Gardiner for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Bob Gardiner for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.walking, gardiner, bob -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biography of Bob Middleton for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Bob Middleton for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Bob Middleton for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.middleton, bob, lawn bowl -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Ena Jarvis, 1983-2004
Ena Sophia Jarvis, nee Morant 1914-2004 migrated with her family from England and arrived in Eltham about 1938. Ena helped establish Eltham's first kindergarten and worked as an assistant and volunteer at Eltham Pre School for many years through to the early 1990s. Contents: Newspaper article; Tale of old Eltham - with characters, by Linley Hartley, green valley, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, June 14, 1983, p33 (article featuring tales from sisters Joyce Webb and Ena Jarvis) Photocopy of photo in mount; Ena Jarvis with her dog in garden circa 1983 Newspaper article; Ena celebrates 30 years, by Sally McDonnell, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, April 15, 1986, p14 Newspaper article; Preschool says thanks, Diamond Valley Leader, January 8, 2003, p7 Folder of brief biography, newspaper clippings and funeral readings ena jarvis, morant family, eltham pre school, joyce webb, eltham high school, tony morant, market gardener, brisbane street, eltham, arthur munday, mrs morrison, danila vassilieff, black friday, victorian bushfires - 1939, clarrie hurst, st margaret's church, st margaret's anglican church, eltham kindergarten, burgoyne grocery store, john harcourt, fay harcourt, geoff webb, eltham war memorial, eltham war memorial trust -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Geoffrey Serle, Australian Dictionary of Biography : Volume 11 1891-1939, 1988
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketPlain envelope, Australian Dictionary of Biography Subscription card and Corrigenda insidebiography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library -
Unions Ballarat
100 years of struggle : Geelong Trades Hall Council : a 100-year history, 1909-2009, Sargent, Alan, 2010/2011
100 years' history of the Geelong Trades Hall.Relevant to the history and achievements of the union movement in Australia, particularly in the Geelong area. Launched in 2011.Paper; book; CD-Rom Front cover: full-colour photograph of Trades Hall building; black and white text. Back cover: blue background; colour portrait photograph of the author; white text.Front cover: author's name and title. Back cover: author biography.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, geelong trades hall, history, centenary, unions, regional trades and labour councils, industrial relations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - BIOGRAPHY of a BCOF SOLDIER
Biography of a BCOF Soldier and his daughter. Soldier - Noel John HUGGETT NX 101125. Enlisted 12 August 1942 aged 21 years. Discharged 14 December 1950. Corporal. B.C.O.F Labour unit, KureFolder- cardboard, green plastic covering with 4 ring (metal ) spine. Paperwork collection- paper in plastic A4 sleeves Copies of - letters, certificates, photographs and documents containing autobiography and biography information. Entry of marriage- Noel John HUGGETT and Ruth Reiki YAMAMOTO on second April 1951. Daughter Kathleen Ruth HUGGETT D.O.B. 3rd December 1951 Tokyo Japan Front of folder- adhesive label, white paper,handwritten black pen. “NOEL HUGGETTS’S STORY FOR THE WAR MEMORIAL “album, military history, bcof, japan, biography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Biography
BHS CollectionSix pages biography of William A. Delecca compiled by James Lerkwilliam delecca, biography, james lerk -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Peggy ANTONIO, Cricket Australia
Material on cricketer Peggy ANTONIO: : Brief cricket biography and photosport - cricket, peggy howard nee antonio -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre program, Arsenic and Old Lace (play) by Joseph Kesselring performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 12 December 1978
Paper program; the program contains brief biographies and photographs of the cast.athenaeum theatre, program, arsenic and old lace, melbourne theatre company, joseph kesselring -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre program, Cinderella (play) by Frank Hauser performed by The Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 19 December 1979
The pantomime was performed from19 December 1979 to 2 February 1980.Paper program; the program contains brief biographies and photographs of the cast.athenaeum theatre, program, cinderella, melbourne theatre company -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Biography of Sydney Newman
Sydney Newman ran an engineering business from 86 Dow Street Port Melbourne from 1941 to 1947 Digital copy of biography of Sydney NEWMAN including family photographs.sydney newman, s. w. newman & co. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Gibbons, Denis, Denis Gibbons Resume
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black anmd white scanned copy of a biography of Denis Gibbons.document, biography, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1998
An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea. Significant in that this publication has been printed three times.Printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type and pdf of the contents.Front cover. LEGACY / ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT An extract from There Goes A Man by W.B. Russell. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B.,D.S.O., M.C.E.D. First published by Longmans, 1959 Reprinted for Legacy’s Diamond Jubilee, 1983 Reprinted for Legacy’s 75th Anniversary, 1998savige book, stan savige -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1998
An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea. Significant in that this publication has been printed three times.PDF of a printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type and pdf of the contents.Front cover. LEGACY / ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT An extract from There Goes A Man by W.B. Russell. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B.,D.S.O., M.C.E.D. First published by Longmans, 1959 Reprinted for Legacy’s Diamond Jubilee, 1983 Reprinted for Legacy’s 75th Anniversary, 1998savige book, stan savige -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Biography, Longmans, Green & Co, H G Wells A Biography, 1951
This book contains a biography of H.G. Wells by Vincent Brome and is part of Flagstaff Hill’s Pattison Collection of books which originated from the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. It was published by Longmans, Green & Co. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book is significant for its connection to the publisher Longmans, Green and Co., of London, a firm that has been established for over two centuries, renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.H G Wells A Biography Author: Vincent Brome Publisher: Longmans Green & Co Date: 1951 Inscription on spine label, and stickers. Logo of a sailing ship on the Fly page. The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label: "PAT 920 WEL" Sticker: "Warrnambool Public Library" covered by sticker: "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Logo: "(sailing ship drawing) above "1724", within a rounded square"warrnambool, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, h g wells a biography, vincent brome, h g wells, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, free library, longmans green and co., thomas longman, paternoster row london -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biographies of Gay Burnett and Cathy McDonald for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biographies of Gay Burnett and Cathy McDonald for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biographies of Gay Burnett and Cathy McDonald for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.burnett, gay, mcdonald, cathy, disabled, sport -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biographies of Maurice Walker and Keith Tacey for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biographies of Maurice Walker and Keith Tacey for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biographies of Maurice Walker and Keith Tacey for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.lawn bowls, waters, maurice, tacey, keith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biographies of Brooke Hanson and Leigh Nugent for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biographies of Brooke Hanson and Leigh Nugent for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biographies of Brooke Hanson and Leigh Nugent for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.hanson, brooke, nugent, leigh, swimming, swimmers -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Tilbrook, J.R, Builders of a Nation - Book two. Wentworth to Maconachie 1820-1840, 1971
42 biographies of people of influence in Australian history for the period 1820-1840.township, aboriginals, biography -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Amazing Adventure
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Amazing Adventure A Thrilling Naval Biography Author: E Keble Chatterton Publisher: Hurst & Blackett Date: 1936 A Thrilling Naval Biography Author: E Keble Chatterton Publisher: Hurst & Blackett Date: 1936Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 940.45 CHA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, amazing adventure, e keble chatterton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN KENNETH MARTIN COLLECTION: BIOGRAPHY, 2005
Document. Biography of John Kenneth Martin ''Chaplain's Story''. Served as chaplain in WW2 (AIF). Biography written by Son Viv Martin. Downloaded from diggerhistory.info 5.10.2018, A4 document seven sheets, stapled together.document, names of bendigo pioneers, john kenneth martin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Gillian M. Hibbins, Cordner, George Denis Pruen (1924-1990), by Gillian M. Hibbins, 1924-1990
Denis Cordner was born at Diamond Creek in 1924. He described himself as 'an industrial chemist and spare-time footballer'. The Cordner family were Greensborough locals, several being local doctors.Copy of article made 04/04/2017, 1 page.Originally published in Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol. 17, Melbourne University Press, 2007denis cordner -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Frank Lord: Teacher and Soldier: A Short Biography, 1999
The author, Wal Wall, attended Ballarat Teachers' College in 1949. Frank Lord was principal of Ballarat Teachers' College from 1946-1950.A biography of Frank Lord, Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College from 1946 to 1950.frank lord, ballarat teachers' college, world war one, f.w. lord, world war two, principal, wal wall, family history, genealogy -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, John Morgan, The life and adventures of William Buckley, 1996
Early (1852) biography of William Buckley, with introduction and notes by Roland Schicht (1996).maps, b&w illustrations, colour illustrationsport phillip bay, yarra river, william buckley