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Rutherglen Historical Society
Booklet, A Memorable Life : The Historical Ramblings of Albury's Long Serving Mayor : An Autobiography / by Cleaver Bunton, 1988
64 page booklet with photographic illustrations. An autobiography of Cleaver Bunton (born 1902), a former Mayor of Albury, New South Wales. ISBN 0731649052Signed by the author on the title page: "Cleaver E. Bunton"cleaver bunton, albury, local government -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Book, Business and Professional Women's Club of Wangaratta, Through Women's Eyes at Pioneering Days : Some women of Wangaratta and District / Compiled by Brenda Leitch, 1985
104 page paper covered book. Through women's eyes at pioneering days / compiled by B. Leitch for the B.P.W. Club Wangaratta. ISBN 0958970416Written at top of title page: "Jeanette D Jasper"pioneer women, north east victoria, wangaratta -
Unions Ballarat
Never a White Flag: The Memoirs of Jock Barnes, Jock Barnes, 1988
The story of the 1951 confrontation and lockout of waterfront workers in New Zealand (1951).A memoir that tells the story of a key event in New Zealand's union history.Paper. Front cover: red background; sepia picture of Jock Barnes; black and white text.Front cover: author's name, editor's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, new zealand, unions, waterfront workers, never a white flag, barnes, jock, memoir, history -
Unions Ballarat
Understanding multiculturalism and Australian identity, Theophanous, Andrew, 1995
A collection of speeches and papers about multiculturalism in Australia by Andrew Theophanous. Includes some analysis of foreign policy, education, media, and equity policy.Pertinent to national identity in Australia. The author, Andrew Theophanous, was an ALP member of parliament and served as Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister, Paul Keating.Paper; book. Front cover: yellow, black and white; map of Australia with black illustrations; black text.Front cover: descriptors to the illustrations; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, speeches - andrew theophanous, papers - andrew theophanous, foreign policy, foreign relations, education, media, social equity, race relations, multiculturalism, citizenship, national identity, minorities - australia, australian labor party, alp -
Unions Ballarat
The Hawke memoirs (Don Woodward Collection), Hawke, Bob, 1994
Bob Hawke was a union leader and subsequently became Prime Minister of Australia. He became Prime Minister in 1983 and was ultimately usurped as by ALP treasurer, Paul Keating, in 1991.Relevant to the history of Australian Labor Party and Australian parliamentary politics. Autobiographical interest - Bob Hawke.Paper; book. Front cover: blue, black and white with a photograph of Bob Hawke. Front cover: Title and a facsimile of Bob Hawke's signature.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, hawke, bob, hawke, robert, alp, australian labor party, australian history, hayden, bill, fraser, malcolm, prime minister, leader of the opposition, elections, keating, paul, hawke, hazel, actu, unions, autobiography, memoirs, government, parliament -
Unions Ballarat
AFMEU Occupational Health and Safety Manual 1994, 1994
Automotive, Food, Metal & Engineering Union (AFMEU). The AFMEU has existed under various names over time. After many amalgamations, it is currently under the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU). An historical timeline for the union(s) can be found at http://www.vicunions.org.au/affiliatesHistorical document. Significant to occupational health and safety, particularly for members of the AFMEU and people working in the automobile industry.Paperback book.Front cover: title and year. Back cover: advertising.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat regional trades and labour council, unions, automotive, food, metal & engineering union, afmeu, oh&s, occupational health and safety, automobile industry -
Unions Ballarat
Asbestos : what you should know, 2003
Provides "... information on asbestos, its risk and to initiate programs to reduce the fourth wave of asbestos diseases ...". A practical guide.Important to workplace and community safety.Paperback.Front cover: title. Back cover: organisation name.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, asbestos, asbestosis, diseases, medical-legal -
Unions Ballarat
Lion pride: 1958-2017 AMWU and Holden, AMWU, 2017
A memento book published by the AMWU dedicated to past and present employees at GMH Holden. Copies were presented to members who were made redundant in 2017. The book is a short history of GMH Holden and includes photographs, members' stories and AMWU achievements over this time. Significant to the history of manufacturing (vehicle) in Australia and working conditions of members.Paperback; grey cover with a photograph of unidentified persons with a Holden vehicle; gold and white lettering.Front cover: title. Back cover: AMWU logo. btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, manufacturing - vehicle, amwu, australian manufacturing workers' union, unions, oral history, gmh, holden -
Unions Ballarat
The people the passion, the pride: 90 years AMWU and Ford Australia, 2017
A memento book published by the AMWU dedicated to past and present employees at Ford. Copies were presented to members who were made redundant in 2017. The book is a short history of Ford and includes photographs, members' stories and AMWU achievements over this time. Significant to the history of manufacturing (vehicle) in Australia and working conditions of members.Paperback; grey cover with a photograph of unidentified persons with a Ford vehicle; gold and white lettering.Front cover: title. Back cover: AMWU logo.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, manufacturing - vehicle, amwu, australian manufacturing workers' union, unions, oral history, ford -
Unions Ballarat
Book - Labour Economics (D.J. Spiers Collection)
Focus on Economics series for NSW HSC students. Factors determining economic performance. Study objectives and focus.Labour economics for year 12 students. Relevance to the labour movement.PaperFront cover: purple background; author's name and title.ballarat trades and labour council, btlc, education - study, economics - labour -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Book - Victorian Railways Book, Rules, Regulations & Instructions for maintenance and working Westinghouse Automatic Air Brake 1917
Part of a collection of old railway items from closed Numurkah Railway StationGreen covered hardcover bookTitle (as above) / Victorian Railways heading and coat of arms -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, vinyl record, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, 1954
A recording of a broadcast made on the first visit to Australia by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh. Speech made to Sydney Legacy.The speech made by Her Majesty would be made in reference to all Legatees and their valuable contribution to Australian society.Audio recording on a black vinyl record with a paper label in a cardboard sleeve.Label depicting title, maker, speed, side, copyrightroyal visit, speech -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Snippets of Bendigo History by Edith Lunn, 2008
65-page soft cover brown cover booklet 'Snippets of Bendigo History' by Edith Lunn Illustrated with colour and B&W photos including colour photos of the author on pages iii and 65 Brief biography of Edith Lunn on page iii. Born 1907 Foreword by Daryl McClure Sept 2008 Printed by BMP Sept 2008 - this edition 500 copies.Handwritten in pen on title page 'Donated to Specimen Cottage' bendigo history, edith lunn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Goldfields Reminiscences, 1977
170-page soft cover book 'Goldfields Reminiscences' Castlemaine's Golden Era First published in 1884, Melbourne. Reprinted 1977 by the Castlemaine Mail Foreword by Frank Cusack, Bendigo 1976. Illustrated with B&W photos and sketches.Signed by James V Evans 1977 on title page.goldfields, castlemaine -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, These Walls Speak Volumes : a History of Mechanics Institute in Victoria, 2015
One of the most comprehensive studies of mechanics institute in Victoria. Beginning from 1839 to the present. Arguably Victoria's oldest and most influential surviving institution. History of approx.1,000 institutes including building status, social adult education, library history, heritage listings, plus thematic essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Includes: role of woman, architecture, schools of art and design and schools of mines. This is the most comprehensive study of mechanics institute in Victoria.History of approx.1,000 institutes including building status, social adult education, library history, heritage listings, plus thematic essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Includes: role of woman, architecture, schools of art and design and schools of mines. This is the most comprehensive study of mechanics institute in Victoria.Signed by co-author Ken James on title page.libraries, educational and research establishments, mechanics institutes, surrey hall, (mr) ken james, (ms) pam baragwanath -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Shifts in a turning wheel; history of Canterbury Centre, 1998
The story of Canterbury Centre provides a vignette of Australian life and social service over the half century since World War 11The story of Canterbury Centre provides a vignette of Australian life and social service over the half century since World War 11Title Page : For Sue / with best wishes / Susan Priestleycanterbury centre, aged people, senior citizens centres -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Michael Dugan et al, There goes the Neighbourhood, 1984
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 -
National Wool Museum
Royal Visit Souvenir, 29th April 1988
In 1988 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip travelled across Australia to take part in the bicentenary celebrations. In April Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived in Geelong to open the Wool Week Display in the almost complete National Wool Centre. Crowds gathered to welcome the royal couple, wool shearing demonstrations took place outside the centre and “Spud” the sheepdog exhibited his herding talents. During their visit to the wool centre they were met by the chairman of the Geelong Regional Commission, Mr Colin Atkins and Mrs Monique Atkins. The Queen was presented with a rug woven by the museums 1910 gripper-type Axminster Jacquard carpet loom and the Duke was presented with a woollen jumper. In return the Queen presented three letters from the archives of the Windsor Castle to the museum. The couple left in the afternoon, charming the Geelong crowd. Souvenir newspaper, relating to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visit to Geelong in April 1988 where she opened the Wool Week Display in the almost complete National Wool Centre.Front page title: Hello, Goodbye Your Highnessroyal visit -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Work on paper - Book, The Gardener's Warning
A small book of 47 pages printed at The Specialty Press Melbourne. Covers in poor condition due to wear and water but content pages fair although cover now detached.fictionedna walling, gardeners, poetry -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Laughing Christ 1970, Noel Counihan
Australia 1913 - 1986Linocut AP s.87Title, edition, signed and inscribed 'For Bob' Dec '77 -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Image of Lear 2 1977, Noel Counihan
Australia 1913 - 1986Lithograph s.97Title, edition, signed and dated, Signed on reverse on plate -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Uprooted undated, William Gropper
American 1897 - 1977LithographSigned in plate l.r and title in pencil beneath image -
Melbourne Legacy
Magazine, Casualties : The offical magazine of the 2/3 C.C.S, 1942
A magazine published during World War Two for the troops. It contains black and white photos and articles about the war. It is 36 pages long. The 2/3 CCS is a casualty clearing station that worked in the middle east, in particular Beirut. Photos and articles from World War Two that would have been significant to the legatees as they were all returned servicemen.A magazine containing black and white articles, photos and drawing from World War Two. Maroon cover and 36 cream pages with black text. Issue No 4 September 1942. Handwritten on title page 'J__ Gillespie' in blue ink.soldiers, world war two -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Bus Drivers", 1955
Fifty Six page book bound within heavy green Rexene covers, single section, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Bus Drivers" and dated 1955. Provides the training program for Melbourne bus drivers, including application and approval process, driving tests, follow ups, records, training procedures and syllabus of training.Has "19" in red ink on inside title pagetrams, tramways, mmtb, personnel, procedures, instructions, buses -
Vision Australia
Letter - Text, Letter regarding Consolidation of titles at Kooyong, 11/3/1982
Letter regarding the consolidation of land titles at Kooyong.1 photocopy of typed letterassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Retrospective. Greensborough College Yearbook 2005, 2005_
Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year by using both photos and reports. Headmaster / Principal - Mr. John Conway.A permanent record of who attended Greensborough College - both student and teacher in 2005 - includes photographs, articles and class photos.This edition of the Greensborough College yearbook includes a CD of photographs of events.96 pages, blue and pink cover, Title "Retrospective 2005" in black ink. Contains text, graphics and class photos. Cover illustration includes title and line drawings. Inside back cover is a CD of extra photos.greensborough college, yearbook, retrospective, school magazines -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Hardcover book, Picturesque Atlas Publishing Company Limited, The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia-Volume 3, 1886
The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia-Volume 3Hardcover. Cover is brown with the title in gold lettering. Underneath the title is a symbol of a solid wreath surrounding the head of a ram. A fold-out map is included; Railway Postal and Telegraph Map of the North Island of New Zealand, 1889. non-fictionThe Picturesque Atlas of Australasia-Volume 3atlas, australasia, history -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Music Book, Daisy's Holiday Album
Music book with white background and pink border. Large fancy text printed in black, with illustrations of daisies. Title: "Daisy's Holiday Album". Contents (nine song titles) listed beneath. Published by W. Paxton, London.N. Walter Grassmere -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Sent to Coventry, 1899
All Saints Sunday School prize presented to James Reilly, 1899. Book kept at Tatura Primary School for many years then donated to Tatura MuseumHard cover, blue back cover, blue front with title and painted pink flowers and green leaves. Title and flowers on spine. Hand written history of Jas. Reilly also included. 224 pages plus 16.All Saints Sunday School, 3rd Prize, presented to Master Jas Reilly for good conduct and attendance. Tatura 3.4.1899. CW Wood, Teachersent to coventry, the boys of highbeech, ridley ml, reilly j, tatura primary school -
Unions Ballarat
Eddie Ward: Firebrand of East Sydney (Don Woodward Collection), Spratt, Elwyn, 1965
Biography. Eddie Ward served in the Australian House of Representatives from 1932 to 1963 (when he died). He represented the Australian Labor Party. Before entering politics, Ward worked as a labourer, boilermaker, tarpaulin maker, tramways worker and prize boxer. He was a committed unionist.Biographical, historical and political.Book; 262 pages. Dustjacket: red background; black and white photograph of Eddie Ward; yellow and white lettering; author's name and title. Cover: burgundy/red background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.In black ink: name [illegible].btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, australian labor party, alp, politics and government, house of representatives, biography