The author delves into the history of her Spanish ancestors, the San Miguels, and uncovers the forbidden love affair that tore the family apart. Fay Johnston told her daughter of a collection of letters she had kept hidden away for over 60 years, promising to show them to her when the time was right. It was only after her mother died that Dolores found the letters, concealed beneath a large piece of wood deep within a storage cupboard. Through endless research and close analysis, Dolores pieced together nearly a hundred letters, newspaper ads, doctors' notes, and postcards to unravel the story of her parents' romance. Dolores San Miguel is also the author of The Ballroom: The Melbourne Punk and Post-punk Scene. Her family history is placed in the wider context of early European immigration to Australia, as well as offering a fascinating glimpse into Melbourne life in the lead-up to World War 2.278p; Fay Johnston told her daughter (Dolores San Miguel) of a collection of letters she had kept hidden away for over sixty years, promising to show her but it was only after she died that the letters were found along with postcards, and doctors' notes. They revealed the story of her parents romance, kept secret for over two decades.(ms) dolores san miguel, (ms) fay johnston, courtship, families, immigrants, social life and customs, (mr) antonio san miguel

The book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. It is a portrait of Australia's development during the 19th and 20th centuries seen through the eyes of people arriving to make their homes here. It also looks at the new arrivals - those accepted and those rejected - from the points of view of people already established in the country.The book has a place in this collection by virtue of Michael Dugan having been a local resident.34 cm H; 200 p; includes chronology, List of sources and texts for each chapterTitle page: signed by one of the authors: Michael Dugansocial interaction--australia--history, australia - social life and customs, australia - social conditions, australia - emigration and immigration - history, minorities - australia - history, (mr) michael dugan, (mr) josef szware

This book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. The negative aspects of Australian immigration are not glossed over and it looks at the terrible consequences for the Aboriginal people, the nineteenth century Chinese experience and the migrant hostel riots of 1952, among its many other topics. Michael Dugan lived locally in Surrey Hills. This book was commissioned by/for: Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.The book has a place in this collection by virtue of Michael Dugan having been a local resident.This book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. The negative aspects of Austaralian immigration are not glossed over and it looks at the terrible consequences for the Aboriginal people, the nineteenth century Chinese experience and the migrant hostel riots of 1952, among its many other topics.Surrey Hills History(mr) michael dugan, (mr) josef szwarc, immigration, social interaction, social life and customs, ethnic communties, multiculturalism, history - australia

A collection of interviews showing a picture of life in Camberwell in the first half of the century. Includes index and contributions from Surrey Hills, Lorraine Carrington, Charles Hausen and Jack McLean.A collection of interviews showing a picture of life in Camberwell in the first half of the century. Includes index and contributions from Surrey Hills, Lorraine Carrington, Charles Hausen and Jack McLean.Top rh corner of the title page Sue Barnett Centre of title page - Geraldine McFarlaneinterviews, (mrs) lorraine carrington, camberwell, (mr) charles hausen, surrey hills, history, (mr) jack mclean, wildlife sanctuary, social life and customs, vines timber yard, anecdotes, norfolk road, scouts, canterbury road

Eustace Halley Coghill lived in Surrey Hills on the corner of Wandsworth Road and Chertsey Street. His home was moved to Phillip Island (photo in the collection). Elspeth Carey came to speak to Surrey Hills Historical Society. Elspeth Carey is his daughter. In Volume five Eustace Coghill marries and life becomes busier. He takes up a position as Supreme Court librarian and continues lecturing at the Law School, Melbourne University.In Volume five Eustace Coghill marries and life becomes busier. He takes up a position as Supreme Court librarian and continues lecturing at the Law School, Melbourne University.(ms) e h coghill (eustace halley), 1897 diaries, world war, 1914-1918, 1939-1945, social life and customs, (ms) elspeth carey

Eustace Halley Coghill lived in Surrey Hills on the corner of Wandsworth Road and Chertsey Street. His home was moved to Phillip Island (photo in the collection). This is the sixth volume of his diaries transcribed and published by his daughter Elspeth Carey, who spoke to Surrey Hills Historical Society regarding her father's life. This volume covers Eustace Coghill working at the Supreme Court Library and lecturing at Melbourne University; his consideration regarding army enlistment and travels to country centres to check the court libraries.This is the sixth volume of the diaries. It continues with Eustace Coghill working at the Supreme Court Library and lecturing at Melbourne University. Also considering early entry to army in second World War. Travels also to country centres to check the court libraries.world war, 1914-1918, 1939-1945, social life and customs, eustace halley coghill (mr), elspeth coghill (miss), elspeth carey (mrs), diaries

96 pages ; 18 cm; 8vo..non-fictionAustralian etiquette guide to rules of good society.etiquette -- australia, etiquette, australia, australia -- social life and customs -- 1901-1945., book

256 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 19 cm.non-fictionJuvenile Fiction held in Reference Section. Illustrated by J. Macfarlane. lillian pyke, country life -- queensland -- juvenile fiction., railroads -- construction -- juvenile fiction., children's stories., railroad construction workers -- queensland -- juvenile fiction., railroads -- design and construction -- juvenile fiction., australia -- social life and customs -- juvenile fiction., target audience, book

H25.7 cm; 362p;non-fictionBruce experienced first-hand life at the top of Melbourne's social strata in the early 20th century. In rich detail, he describes his childhood years living at Harrison House in Spring Street, and paints a vivid picture of inner-city Melbourne in the early to mid- 1900s. His family's social standing gave Bruce a rare perspective on Melbourne life, as illustrated through his many brushes with iconic politicians and celebrities over the years.melbourne, social life and customs, australian football - history, history- 20th century

Glossary, index, p.156.Belief in Supreme Being; male and female descent; relationship terms (with mention of Vic., N.T. tribes); list of totems; totemic food taboos; medicine men; witch woman and native remedies; bonepointing; belief in spirits; conception beliefs; childhood customs; betrothal; firemaking; bullroarers; message sticks; initiation ceremonies & corroborees; mourning & funeral; legends & cosmology; hunting finding food & cooking; clothing & body painting; weapons; recreations; childhood songs & song about Byamee (texts with translations)aboriginal australians - social life and customs, aboriginal australians - religion

Bibliography, ill, p.237.non-fictionLegends of the Narran tribe, told to author by natives; specimen of legend given in native languageaboriginal australians - social life and customs, australia - folklore

Index, p.684.Two volumes of short stories by Henry Lawson (1867-1922) . Volume one organised into four sections: 'While the Billy Boils' (first series); 'While the Billy Boils' (second series); 'On the track'; 'Over the sliprails'. Volume two organised into five sections: 'Joe Wilson'; 'Joe Wilson's Mates'; 'The romance of the swag'; 'The rising of the court'; 'Send round the hat'. australia - social life and customs, australia - literary works

Ill, p.206.non-fictionA memoir of country life in rural New South Walesaustralia - social life and customs, blue mountains

Index, bib, ill, maps, p.374.non-fictionOutline of Australian history to the outbreak of the First World War ; includes refererences to Governor George Arthur's "Black line" and George Robinson's work among Aboriginal Tasmanians. australia - history, australia - social life and customs

Index, Ill, maps, p.272.non-fictionOutline of geography, European exploration and settlement, economic development, social condition, flora and fauna; includes a brief general account of Aboriginal culture.australia - social life and customs, australia - history

p.320.non-fictionIndian life as described by a British soldierindia - social life and customs, india - description and travel

p.278.non-fictionAutobiography of a British cavalry officer in pre-war India and on the western front, who later became a member of the Royal flying corps in Mesopotamia. The closing chapters concern his subsequent travels in India and give his interpretation of the Hindu philosophy through the medium of his own personal experience. india - social life and customs, india - description and travel

p.268non-fictionA record of a 1929-30 historical trip by a Baby Austin car from Adelaide to daly Waters in the Northern Territory, then the return journey to Melbourne in a Vauxhall.northern australia - description and travel, australia - social life and customs

p.322.fictionThough Tristram is always present as narrator and commentator, the book contains little of his life, only the story of a trip through France and accounts of the four comical mishaps which shaped the course of his life from an early age. Firstly, while still only a homunculus, Tristram's implantation within his mother's womb was disturbed. At the very moment of procreation, his mother asked his father if he had remembered to wind the clock. england - fiction, england - social life and customs

Ill, p.291.non-fictionPasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843royal navy - biography, australia - social life and customs

Index, ill, map, p.207.non-fictionA history of Papua New Guinea to 1940papua new guines - history, papua new guinea - social life and customs

Ill, maps, p.288.non-fictionRecounts how the author an Austrian, escaped from the English internment camp in India in 1943 and spent the next seven years in Tibet, observing its social practices, religion, politics, and people. tibet - description and travel, tibet - social life and customs

Ill, p.210.non-fictionA travellersguide to Indiaindia - description and travel, india - social life and customs

Index, ill, p.216.non-fictionA travellers guide to indiaindia - description and travel, india - social life and customs

Ill, p.404.non-fictionAn essay on social life in Chinachina - social life and customs, china - women

Ill, p.339.non-fictionA travellers guide to Chinachina - description and travel, china - social life and customs

Index, p.613.non-fictionThe stories, traditions, legends, humor, wisdom, ballads and songs of he Irish people.folklore - ireland, ireland - social life and customs