A green hardcover book, Subtropical Cultivations and Climates - a Handy Book for Planters, Colonists, and Settlers, by R.C Haldane, on agriculture for subtropical countries especially Australia. Plain front cover, gold lettering on spine of title, author and publisher. Contains some black and white illustrations and charts.non-fictionA non fiction book by R.C. Haldane on subtropical cultivations and climates - agriculture for Australian planters, colonists and settlers.agriculture, subtropical plants, australian climate, early settlers

Green fabric covered hardcover book, Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cures, by W T Fernie, M. D., containing information on herbal cures. Title and author blind tooled on front cover, gold lettering on spine of title, author, edition and publisher.non-fictionA non fiction book on herbal simples approved for modern uses of cure in the 1900's.herbal cures, herbal medicine

non fictionLarge plain blue hardcover book, Pitman's Commercial Self-Educator with diagonal triangle markings on top and bottom of cover front and back. Spine has gold lettering for title, and edited by R.W. Holland O.B.E., M.A., M.Sc.., LL.D. Pitman with gold bands. Contains photographs, diagrams, maps, charts, drawingsFrom Don Gaudion. On endpaper at back of book pencil name, Marcus Stevenson'sbusiness, study guide, commercial reference, non fiction book

A collection of birds and beasts at home fiction stories for young children. Clem Thiele presumably owned the book indicated by the stamps inside with his name.Children's hardcover collection of Birds and Beasts at Home stories by W. Gilhespy. The cover has a coloured picture of a squirrel sitting on a branch of a tree and a mother bird feeding her babies in a nest. The title is printed in blue. The spine has the title and an illustration of a dovecote, along with the publisher Nelson written below. A coloured plate is at the front and throughout there are black and white illustrations. A child has stamped birds and other pictures here and there.Clem Thiele Doncaster is stamped four times on the endpaper at the front with stamps of a gentleman and his dog too.children's fiction, animal stories, bird stories

Large hardcover children's book with coloured illustration spreading the front and back covers of two boys and a dog in a rowboat. The title - Big Budget for Boys is in black lettering on the front and there are black and white illustrations throughout the.18 separate adventure stories.Mr Riseborough's Class 1st Prize Methodist Sabbath School Wandin Yallock Awarded to Lance Sebire for dilegence and attendance. J H Lord Supt. H Blanksby Sec. 31st March 1937children's book, adventure stories, children's fiction

Small blue hardcover with title and author written in gold lettering in a decorated linear square - Aunt Judith by Grace Beaumont. A blue and brown floral pattern is featured at the top and bottom of the from cover and spine. The title and publisher on the spine is written in a gold box. There are are black and white illustrations on pages at the front of the book. 220p.fictionA pretty tale of a wilful schoolgirl, Winnie Blake. Her brother Dick is mischievious and loveable. They both come under the benign influence of Aunt Judith, who is an author of books for girls and a happy Christian woman and learn some valuable lessons which help them in later years.children's fiction, religious stories, school life fiction

A red cloth hardcover book The Two J.G's - A story for Boys by A.M. Irvine with a black outline of a boy reading at the top of the front cover. The spine has the title, author and publisher in black lettering. The frontispiece has a black and white illustration of a man and boy rescuing a boy from a river. 96p.fictionA story about two teenager boys who swap identities to fool a long term older man who has kindly offered to take them in to his care to tutor them due to the boys' family and behaviour problems. fiction boys, family life, friendship stories

Very stained grey cloth bound hardcover New Algebra for Schools Parts, 1 and 2 with Appendix and Answers by Clement V. Durell, M.A. Included in the book is a Correspondence School Secondary Section Terminal Report no. 1299 for Lance Sebire 1st test 1st Year 1940. It is signed by his parent, Thomas Sebire.328p. plus Appendix 66p.non-fictionThis is an Algebra textbook for secondary students with an Appendix at the back with Answers along with Supplementary Exercises and tests. Included are illustrations, diagrams and charts. The cover is badly ink stained, loose pages with pencil markings are visible throughout.mathematics, textbooks, algebra

Large white photo album with picture of elegant lady in oval frame with gold embossed pattern on front cover. "Presented to Grace from Ethel". No. 45 for 240 postcards.postcards

Folding cut throat razor in original red boxGenuine Bengal Razor Made in Sheffield England shaving equipment, razor

Owned and used by Thomas SebireMetal and bakelite clarinet, that comes apart into seven pieces, with metal mouthpiece coverclarinets

Owned by Thomas SebireBlack leather clarinet case with accessories."Thos Sebire Wandin" "SUBB Sheppartonmusical instrument cases

Belonged to Colonel Otter.2 brass Military medals. 1 round gold Military medal with soldier on horse, & English flag on reverse.Brass badge: Victoria Ranger. Gold badge: South Africa 1899-1902 For Empire.

Double ended hammer with steel head and wooden handle.A O 3 (with shoe shape)hammers

Implements with a hard smooth roundedend or surface used for smoothing and polishing.Set of four burnishing tools used to polish leather. 3 - Metal with wooden handles. 1 - All metal with patterned ends,L. Richter Northampton on wooden handle, double ended tool with round middle.burnishers, polishers, surface finishing tools

3 x Cut-throat razors. 1. Ivory handle with crown and sword carving. 2. Bakelite handle.1. Made in Germany ERN 1166. 2. Dr. Peres Solingencut-throat razors, shaving equipment

Belonged to Edna Andrews (nee Sebire), Wandin Yallock.This book has a green cover and black printing on the front cover with a printed signature of Isaac Pitman enclosed by an ornamental border. The front cover has a circular black and green label pasted featuring Sir Isaac Pitman. Also his signature. Centenary edition.Edna Andrews. 28/5/23.pitman's shorthand

Belonged to Edna Sebire.1. Pitman's Shorthand in one hour with red stopwatch on cover. 2. Geographical shorthand - no cover, begins at page 5.1. Edna Sebire. 1-1-24 Wandin Yallock. 2. Edna Sebire. 1923.pitman's shorthand

During the 1920', 30's and 40's students learnt typing as part of a Commercial Course. This book enabled students to complete a practical course by following the graded Exercises and Lessons and by testing their progress.Belonged to Edna Sebire, Wandin Yallock, May 23 1923.Blue hard cover book by W. & E. Walmsley. Has black border.typewriters

Published by Phonetic Depot. F. Pitman. Used in 1877. Belonged to H.T. Sebire (19/3/77)Green covered paperback book. By Sir Isaac Pitman. Has decorative border. Price Sixpence.pitman's shorthand

1. A black leatherette softcover Holy Bible contains the Old and New Testaments with the title and publisher Oxford printed in gold lettering on the spine. There are five embossed double lines on the spine too. On the front cover at the bottom right there is printed in gold lettering J.H.L. At the back there is an Indexed Atlas to the Holy Bible with a List of maps and a List of Biblical Names. This is followed by twelve yellow and blue coloured maps of the Lands and Nations of the Bible. The pages have gilt edges. 348p. Inside the front right hand side endpaper written in small blue handwriting is a prayer as written in the Inscription box below. 2. A miniature brown leatherette softcover book titled Daily light on the Daily Path - a devotional text book for every day of the year. The faded title is printed on the front cover at the top and on the spine. At the back there is a section For Special Occasions: Easter, Affliction, Marriage, Bereavement and others. There are two lists of the Daily Texts - the morning and evening hour arranged in biblical order. The edges of the pages are gilt. In the front is handwriiten in black ink - Neville Lordnon-fiction1. A Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments. At the back there is an Indexed Atlas to the Holy Bible with a List of maps and a List of Biblical Names. This is followed by twelve yellow and blue coloured maps of the Lands and Nations of the Bible. 2.A miniature book titled Daily Light on the Daily Path, A Devotional text book for everyday in the year..religious books, bibles, prayers

A damaged faded grey paperback book titled A Laundry-Work Note Book by Louise Wetenhall printed in dark blue letters at the top of the front cover, with the Sir Isaac Pitman emblem below and Pitman printed at the bottom. There are 49p. with black and white photographs and diagrams throughout with blank pages for the student or teacher to write notes. It is intended as a general guide and ready reminder for those taking a course in laundry work. Some pencil notes are written on p 50 and on the last inside endpaper is a small pencil drawing. Included in the book is a beige paper sheet decorated with coloured leaves around the edges with the inscription as to it's history as written below. A small white card has the donation facts written by the owner.A thin paperback work-book intended as a general guide and ready reminder for those taking a course in laundry work. ironing machines, domestic equipment, laundry equipment, laundry irons

Two black miniature leatherette softcover books in a leatherette carry case with a twisted cord and tiny ball decorated handle.: Hymns Ancient and Modern for use in The Services of the Church and The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. On the front cover of all three items are nine oak leaves stamped on the diagonal and set inside two striped diagonal bands. On the spine is stamped in gold Hymns A & M. At the back there is an Index of First Lines. The pages have gilt edges. 469p. On the opposite page to the title page is written in small handwriting in black ink - 'To Flo, from R A. 21/7/96' The Book of Common Prayer has written in black small ink writing the inscription - 'With love from R. A . 21/7/96' On the spine stamped in gold is Common Prayer. There is no pagination, but it is a much thinner book with gilt edged pages.non-fictionTwo miniature books - A Hymn book and a Common Prayers book in a black embossed carry case with a cord handle.religious books, hymns, prayers

A dark green Choral Anthems book with the title printed in ornate gold lettering at the top of the front cover. 114 Beautiful Anthems is written in black letters with the compiler and Complete Volume below. There is a black floral lined border. The spine cover is missing. On the title page is printed along with a black lined picture of the compilers head: Choral Anthems. Beautiful Festive Music for Sunday School Anniversaries, &c. Compiled by John Burnham. Complete Volume with publisher details. There is a Dedication on the back of the title page. An Index to Choral Anthems is on the opposite page. p.256.non-fictionA collection of 114 beautiful Choral Anthems: festive music for use at Sunday School Anniversaries and other occasions.choral anthems, anthems, festive music, songs

Bohn's British classics, Gibbon's Roman Empire with variorum notes.Brown, speckled black cloth-bound hardcover book, embossed design back and front covers. Foxing throughout. Small ink stain inside back cover and on page borders, 594 pp. Good conditionInside upper front cover, 'No.(34) Kilmore Mechanics Institute', handwritten. Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamps to inside front cover and flyleaf.gibbon's rome, history, kilmore mechanics institute library.

Short stories for girls.Paper bound and sewn soft cover book. Binding loose. 128 pp. Fair condition.Front cover 'Emily Elizabeth Glanville/Sydney Street/Kilmore/Vic/Xmas 1935'.religion, glanville collection.

Collection of stories for children by John Ruskin, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mrs. Craik, and others. Donated from Monica Smith's (nee Turner) childhood collection. Descendant of early Kilmore Business families the Morrisseys and Hartnells.Blue cloth-bound hardcover with colour plated pasted to front. Gilt border front cover. Very faded spine, some fading & staining back & front. Insect damage front & back flyleaves and half title page. Front hinge broken, binding loose. 159 pp. Fair condition.Inside front cover, 'Monica Turner', pencil, cursive part worn away, Front flyleaf, 'Monica Turner/from C. Whelan/August 7th 1909'children's literature, turner collection