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Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Roberts, Stephen H, The squatting age in Australia, 1835-1847, 1935
... Melbourne University Press...-1847 Book Roberts, Stephen H. Melbourne University Press ...Brief mention of Aborigines throughout; p.87-217; Gov. Gipps policy, p.89; Faithfull party massacre; p.157; depredations and attacks by natives at Ovens; p.159; Murders by Werribee natives; 316317; Attacks on Pee Dee Station on the Macleay; 329-337; Early history of missions, govt. policy, murders etc., natives as shepherds; Early types of employment for natives in Queensland.ix, 378 p. : maps. ; appendices; footnotes; 22 cm.Brief mention of Aborigines throughout; p.87-217; Gov. Gipps policy, p.89; Faithfull party massacre; p.157; depredations and attacks by natives at Ovens; p.159; Murders by Werribee natives; 316317; Attacks on Pee Dee Station on the Macleay; 329-337; Early history of missions, govt. policy, murders etc., natives as shepherds; Early types of employment for natives in Queensland.squatters - australia. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Baker, D.W.A, The civilised surveyor : Thomas Mitchell and the Australian Aborigines, 1997
... Melbourne University Press... and the Australian Aborigines Book Baker, D.W.A. Melbourne University Press ...By the 1830's the squatters were poised to extend theri runs over eastern Australia and so dispossess untold thousands of Aboriginal families of their land. Mitchell witnessed at first hand some of the worst years of a monstrous and incomprehensible disaster. More than that, his work directly assisted in this destruction.xv, 213 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.By the 1830's the squatters were poised to extend theri runs over eastern Australia and so dispossess untold thousands of Aboriginal families of their land. Mitchell witnessed at first hand some of the worst years of a monstrous and incomprehensible disaster. More than that, his work directly assisted in this destruction.mitchell, thomas, sir, 1792-1855 -- relations with aborigines, australian -- new south wales. | mitchell, thomas, sir, 1792-1855 -- journeys -- new south wales. | aboriginal australians -- new south wales -- first contact with europeans. | aboriginal australians -- first contact with europeans. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE SHADOW'S EDGE, ALAN POWELL et al, 1988
... MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS... POWELL BROWN PRIOR ANDERSON PTY LTD MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS ... -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Frank Tate: a biography / [by] RJW Selleck, 1982
... Melbourne University Press... University Press ...xii, 362 p., [13] p. of plates : mapsnotable residents - kew (vic), education - history - victoria, frank tate (1864-1939) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne's Churches 1836-1851: an architectural record / [by] JM Freeland, 1963
... Melbourne University Press... Book Melbourne University Press ...Limited edition architectural history of Melbourne's churchesLimited edition170 p. : ill. 25 cmPublished in 1963 in an edition limited to 950 copies which this is no. 248churches - melbourne (vic), church architecture - melbourne - victoria -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, The Civic Frontier: The origin of local communities & local government in Victoria / [by] Bernard Barrett, 1979
... Melbourne University Press... Book Melbourne University Press ...xv, 329 p. : ill. (part col.), planslocal government - victoria - history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne University Press, Glimpses of Life in Victoria, 1996
... Melbourne University Press... University Press ...An account of pioneering, bushrangers, gold-digging, land sales and swindles, the aborigines, and colonial society.xxxii, 322 p. : illus. (some col.)An account of pioneering, bushrangers, gold-digging, land sales and swindles, the aborigines, and colonial society.melbourne (vic.) -- description and travel., victoria -- social life and customs -- 1834-1900. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Victoria's Colonial Governors 1839-1900 / [by] McCaughey, Perkins & Trumble, 1993
... Melbourne University Press... Book Book Melbourne University Press ...The stories of the acheivements, friends and adversaries, changing roles and expectations, imagery and daily life of each of the Colonial Governors of Victoria starting with La Trobe in 1839 to 1854 and ending up with Lord Brassey who held the position from 1895 to 1900.xix, 453 p., 1 folded leaf, [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm.non-fictionThe stories of the acheivements, friends and adversaries, changing roles and expectations, imagery and daily life of each of the Colonial Governors of Victoria starting with La Trobe in 1839 to 1854 and ending up with Lord Brassey who held the position from 1895 to 1900.governors -- victoria -- biography, victoria -- politics and government -- 1834-1900 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Colonial Consorts: The wives of Victoria's Governors 1839-1900 / [by] Marguerite Hancock, 2001
... Melbourne University Press... Melbourne University Press ...xxii, 324 p., [10] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports., photos. ; 25 cm.non-fictiongovernors' spouses -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., victoria -- politics and government -- 1834-1900. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Pioneers of Modernism, 2008
... Melbourne University Press... of Modernism Book Melbourne University Press The Miegunyah Press ...Purchased by Sue Barnett on Ebay This book traces the development of the movement from its origins, including key architects who introduced the theories and idioms of the British Arts and Crafts movement and transported them to Australia.This book traces the development of the movement from its origins, including key architects who introduced the theories and idioms of the British Arts and Crafts movement and transported them to Australia. 267p index. illus. biblogarts and crafts movement, architectural drawing, architecture - 20th century -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Melbourne University Press, Untold stories : memories and lives of Victorian Kooris, 1998
... Melbourne University Press ... and lives of Victorian Kooris Book Book Melbourne University Press ...'I'm your half-brother and I'm here to stay. This is my home.' With these words Wilmot Abraham sought refuge with his white relations. 'Did you ever read your history?': Mrs. Mary Clarke remembers p. 1 'An old hand': Jim Cain p. 12 'I'm your half-brother, and I'm here to stay': Wilmot Abraham p. 36 The Three Pompeys The Written Record p. 48 Banjo Clarke's Stories p. 62 'Why did they take them away?': Lizzie and Henry McCrae p. 74 In Defence of Framlingham: Collin Hood p. 79 Double Dispossession: King David p. 107 James Dawson's Informants p. 137 'Why are we kept prisoners here?': Ernest and Maggie Mobourne p. 148 'The old ones, they wouldn't tell us nothing': Mrs. Connie Hart's memories p. 181 'Breaking the cycle is the hard thing to do': Geoff Rose, a stolen child p. 200 Epilogue: James Dawson, Camperdown George and the Obelisk p. 220 The Hood Family p. 238 The Mobourne Letters p. 241 Abbreviations p. 252 Notes p. 252 Bibliography p. 264 Index p. 274xxi, 283 p. : ill., facsims., map, ports. ; 23 cm. Includes index and bibliographical references: p. 264-273.non-fiction'I'm your half-brother and I'm here to stay. This is my home.' With these words Wilmot Abraham sought refuge with his white relations. 'Did you ever read your history?': Mrs. Mary Clarke remembers p. 1 'An old hand': Jim Cain p. 12 'I'm your half-brother, and I'm here to stay': Wilmot Abraham p. 36 The Three Pompeys The Written Record p. 48 Banjo Clarke's Stories p. 62 'Why did they take them away?': Lizzie and Henry McCrae p. 74 In Defence of Framlingham: Collin Hood p. 79 Double Dispossession: King David p. 107 James Dawson's Informants p. 137 'Why are we kept prisoners here?': Ernest and Maggie Mobourne p. 148 'The old ones, they wouldn't tell us nothing': Mrs. Connie Hart's memories p. 181 'Breaking the cycle is the hard thing to do': Geoff Rose, a stolen child p. 200 Epilogue: James Dawson, Camperdown George and the Obelisk p. 220 The Hood Family p. 238 The Mobourne Letters p. 241 Abbreviations p. 252 Notes p. 252 Bibliography p. 264 Index p. 274 western district (vic.) -- colonization., aboriginal australians -- victoria -- western district -- history., aboriginal australians -- victoria -- western district -- interviews, race relations - racial discrimination., child welfare - child / parent separation - stolen generations., history - biographies - indigenous., book -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, Melbourne University Press et al, 160 Years 160 Stories, 2013
... Melbourne University Press... 160 Stories Book Melbourne University Press Juliet Flesch ...juliet flesch, peter mcphee, university of melbourne, biographies, graduates, university of melbourne graduates -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Geoffrey Serle, John Monash - A Biography, 1982
... Melbourne University Press... Book Book Geoffrey Serle Melbourne University Press Griffin ...Book -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Robin Christopher Gerster, Big-Noting - The Australian Theme in Australian War Writing, 1987
... Melbourne University Press... University Press Brown Prior Anderson Pty Ltd ...Book - Title in large Blue Text and photograph of four amputees. non-fictionwar and literature australia, heroes in literature, australian literature, the 20th. century history and criticism -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, The Suez war, 1957
... Melbourne University Press... conscience. p.145. The Suez war Book Melbourne University Press Paul ...Why did the Suez War ever come to pass? Why did Eden, against public opinion and without sufficient military capability, decide to invade Egypt? When Gamal Abdel Nasser decided to nationalize the Suez Canal, Britain and France reacted dramatically, beginning a chain of events that ultimately led to war. But why did Nasser nationalize the canal in the first place? And what part did the United States of America play in sparking the conflict that resulted in war? Paul Johnson skillfully and clearly explains the roots of the war, the many different political factors involved, the resultant invasion and its repercussions. First published in 1957, The Suez War walks us through a conflict that many historians feel should never have taken place, and one that Johnson argues has exposed i(t)he real weakness of Britain i never again can we play our unique and honourable role as keeper of the worlds conscience.p.145.non-fictionWhy did the Suez War ever come to pass? Why did Eden, against public opinion and without sufficient military capability, decide to invade Egypt? When Gamal Abdel Nasser decided to nationalize the Suez Canal, Britain and France reacted dramatically, beginning a chain of events that ultimately led to war. But why did Nasser nationalize the canal in the first place? And what part did the United States of America play in sparking the conflict that resulted in war? Paul Johnson skillfully and clearly explains the roots of the war, the many different political factors involved, the resultant invasion and its repercussions. First published in 1957, The Suez War walks us through a conflict that many historians feel should never have taken place, and one that Johnson argues has exposed i(t)he real weakness of Britain i never again can we play our unique and honourable role as keeper of the worlds conscience.suez crisis - 1956, united kingdom - foreign relations - egypt -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Melbourne University Press in association with Oxford University Press, The Papuan achievement, 1944
... Melbourne University Press in association with Oxford.... The Papuan achievement Book Melbourne University Press in association ...A history of Papua New Guinea to 1940Index, ill, map, p.207.non-fictionA history of Papua New Guinea to 1940papua new guines - history, papua new guinea - social life and customs -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, Charles Joseph LaTrobe, superintendent of the Port Phillip District 1839-1851, Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, 1851-1854, 1956
... Melbourne University Press..., Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, 1851-1854. Book Melbourne University ...A biography of Charles Joseph LaTrobeIndex, bib, ill, p.146.non-fictionA biography of Charles Joseph LaTrobevictoria - history 1839-1854, charles joseph latrobe 1801-1875 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, The rise and fall of Marvellous Melbourne, 1978
... Melbourne University Press... University Press Graeme Davison ...Includes: Clerical salaries chart p.16|Part 1: The City|Part 2: The Suburbs|Picture of Camberwell Railway Station p. 160 (from Latrobe Pictorial Collection. Graeme Davison is a local resident.Text records how the experience of boom and Depression touched the lives of ordinary Melburnians during the years 1880-1900.Apart from its significance as an academic work, Graeme Davison is a local resident.Text records how the experience of boom and Depression touched the lives of ordinary Melburnians during the years 1880-1900.melbourne - history- 1880-1900, (mr) graeme john davison, depression, graeme davison -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Gunn, John, Along parallel lines : a history of the railways of New South Wales, 1850-1986, 1989
... Melbourne University Press... University Press ...A history of the railways of New South Wales from 1850-1986 with maps and photographs..Index, ill, maps, p.581.non-fictionA history of the railways of New South Wales from 1850-1986 with maps and photographs..railroads -- australia -- new south wales -- history., railways - new south wales - history. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, Mind the curve! : a history of the cable trams, 1970
... Melbourne University Press... of the cable trams. Book Melbourne University Press John Keating ...The colourful cable tram, 'gliding along with its swan-like motion', remains the nostalgic memory for Australians that the hansom cab is for the Londoner. Yet it was the major street transport over two generations for Melbourne, San Fransico, Chicago and other brash and self-confidently expanding great cities of the late nineteenth century.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.155.non-fictionThe colourful cable tram, 'gliding along with its swan-like motion', remains the nostalgic memory for Australians that the hansom cab is for the Londoner. Yet it was the major street transport over two generations for Melbourne, San Fransico, Chicago and other brash and self-confidently expanding great cities of the late nineteenth century.cable trams - melbourne, public transport - melbourne -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Melbourne University Press, A very public solution : transport in the dispersed city, 2000
... Melbourne University Press... in the dispersed city Book Melbourne University Press Paul Mees ...In A Very Public Solution, Paul Mees compares Melbourne's public transport system with the highly successful system in Toronto - a 'dispersed' city very like Melbourne with its suburban sprawl - and sheds new light on a century-old debate." "A Very Public Solution is for everyone concerned with urban sustainability and our growing traffic problems.Index, bib, maps, p.331.non-fictionIn A Very Public Solution, Paul Mees compares Melbourne's public transport system with the highly successful system in Toronto - a 'dispersed' city very like Melbourne with its suburban sprawl - and sheds new light on a century-old debate." "A Very Public Solution is for everyone concerned with urban sustainability and our growing traffic problems.urban transportation - melbourne, local transit - melbourne, local transit - ontario -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Kenneth Stanley Inglis, Sacred Places War Memorials in the Australian Landscape
... Melbourne University Press... Book Kenneth Stanley Inglis Melbourne University Press ...This book looks at the war memorials in Australia and traces the development of the Anzac cult and the reasons that the war memorials are increasingly cherished in Australian society. It is an important treatise on a unique aspect of Australia cultural life.This is a paperback book of 521 pages. The cover is multi-coloured with an image of an Australian soldier on the front and spine.non-fictionThis book looks at the war memorials in Australia and traces the development of the Anzac cult and the reasons that the war memorials are increasingly cherished in Australian society. It is an important treatise on a unique aspect of Australia cultural life.war memorials in australia, monuments -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Graeme Davidson, The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne, 1978
... Melbourne University Press... Davidson Melbourne University Press ...This book looks beyond public events to discover how the experience of boom and depression touched the lives of ordinary Melburnians at work and at home and reshaped their society and their sense of urban identity.A red hardcover book, The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne by Graeme Davidson. The red cover has large flourished gold embossed letters MM on the front cover with the title and publisher symbol at the bottom of the spine. It has a grey dust jacket with the title printed in black and red letters at the top front and the author written in white letters below. A full page grey and white cityscape of Melbourne wraps around the jacket. On the inside of the jacket there is a blurb explaining briefly the book's contents. There is a Contents, list of Illustrations, Acknowledgements, Notes and Abbreviations pages. On the back inside jacket are details of the author. Tables, black and white illustrations and photographs are included.non-fictionThis book looks beyond public events to discover how the experience of boom and depression touched the lives of ordinary Melburnians at work and at home and reshaped their society and their sense of urban identity.history melbourne, australian history, melbourne - economic conditions - 1880-1890 -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, On our watch: the race to save Australia's environment (Markus, N.), Carlton, 2009, 2009
... Carlton, Melbourne University Press ... -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Sue Priestly, South Melbourne - a history, 1995
... 1995 by Melbourne University Press. Cover is B&W woodcut...Melbourne University Press... Priestly, published 1995 by Melbourne University Press. Cover is B ..."South Melbourne - a History" by Susan Priestly, published 1995 by Melbourne University Press. Cover is B&W woodcut on red background; soft cover 455 pages. Illustrated with index, bibliography and end notes.Stickers and stamps from previous owners, Mornington Peninsula Librariessouth melbourne, families, transport, industry, piers and wharves - miscellaneous, business and traders, domestic life, local government, sport, susan priestly, south melbourne, bunurong bunner vorung, canvas town, south wharf -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book: Fever Hospital: a history of Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital
... University Press.... of 274 pages published 2002 by Melbourne University Press. Book ...Hardcover book of 274 pages published 2002 by Melbourne University Press.fairfield infectious diseases hospital, fairfield hospital. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Marnie Bassett, The Hentys : an Australian colonial tapestry, 1962
... Parkville, Vic., Melbourne University Press, 1962 578... Parkville, Vic., Melbourne University Press, 1962 578 pages ; 22 cm ...Biographical work by Marnie Bassett on the history of the Henty familyParkville, Vic., Melbourne University Press, 1962 578 pages ; 22 cm. non-fictionBiographical work by Marnie Bassett on the history of the Henty familyhenty family, the hentys, marnie bassett, victoria -- histories -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Defending Gallipoli - The Turkish Story
... Author: Harvey Broadbent Publisher: Melbourne University...Author: Harvey Broadbent Publisher: Melbourne University ... -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Jane Clark, Sidney Nolan: Landscapes and Legends, 1987
... Cambridge; Melbourne : Cambridge University Press...; Melbourne : Cambridge University Press ...HardcoverA small piece of newspaper inside the book (Title: Gould strikes gold with Nolan's Kelly)walsh st library -
St Arnaud and District Historical Society
Book. Track of the Years, Track Of The Years. The Story of St.Arnaud.By Yvonne S Palmer
... 1st Edition Published by Melbourne University Press in 1955... Published by Melbourne University Press in 1955. 308 pages. Track ...TRACK OF THE YEARS. The Story of St.Arnaud by Yvonne S Palmer had aroused local interest when this book was presented in 1955.The fortunes of this prosperous community, whose origins go back to the excitement of of the New Bendigo gold-rush, gleaned from an unusual wealth of reminiscences,diaries, letters, newspapers and photograph albums, are now placed permanently on record in this fascinating narrative. Contents: The New Bendigo Goldrush, Pastoral Settlement, The Aborigines of the Eastern Wimmera, A Permanent Goldrush, The Township Surveyed, Councils at Work 1861- 1870, Local Government in the District. 1861-1870. Sons of the Antipodes, Diggers in Townsmen, Daughters and Wives, Companies and Miners, Mining Settlements, Increasing Needs, Not by Bread Alone, The beginning of Farming, The Changing Countryside, A New St.Arnaud has Come, Deep Sinking and Dividends, Fewer farmers- Larger farms, Pride but not Complacency.Track of The Years by Yvonne S. Palmer. The Story of St.Arnaud. Hardcover book, blue cover with black and white photograph on the dustcover.Includes photographs and maps.308 pages, 1st Edition.1st Edition Published by Melbourne University Press in 1955. 308 pages.