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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Samuel Robinson, A Sailor Boy’s Experience Aboard a Slave Ship, 1996
... A Sailor Boy’s Experience Aboard a Slave Ship ...non-fictionapprentices, slavery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, A Trip of a life time, by Rosie Bray, 31/08/2018
... A Trip of a life time, by Rosie Bray ...Account of Rosie's trip to the British War Cemetery at Sidon, Lebanon to visit her father's grave, and further travels in Lebanon and Syria in 200220 p. typescript, col. photographsrosie bray, tom thrupp, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bumper sticker, Pan Macmillan, I've had a Kennett of a day, 1993_
... I've had a Kennett of a day ...Pan Macmillan publicity item for their publication "The Secret diary of Jeffery Kennett aged 45 1/4" by Peter BlazeyBumper sticker, printed in black on yellow adhesive paperjeffery kennett -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Eric Stephensen, A Rousing of a riding, by Eric Stephensen, 1978_06
... A Rousing of a riding, by Eric Stephensen ...A humourous history of the North Eltham area21 p, typescript duplicated on yellow papereltham north -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hill of Content Publishing, Ella Norman; or, a woman's perils, by Elizabeth A. Murray, 1985_
... Ella Norman; or, a woman's perils, by Elizabeth A. Murray ...Republication of a novel first published by Hurst & Blackett, London, 1864. The novel is of interest in its depiction of Victorian society of the time, in particular the rights of impoverished young female immigrants.420 p., paperback.Ownership label: M.L. & L. J. Guenther on preliminary page.australian literature -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Shire of Eltham, The day a caller fired a bullet in the bank, 1949_
... The day a caller fired a bullet in the bank. ...A story about an attempted hold up at the former Commercial Bank of Australia agency in Main Road Eltham, now used as an opportunity shop.Photocopy of page from unknown book. Black and white text and line drawing.lindsay spear, stebbing, eltham, commercial bank eltham -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Linocut - Admella Rescue Series No. 6, Bob Stone, A public meeting was held to raise a fund for the relief of the survivors. Portland Guardian 26th August 1859, 2009
... A public meeting was held to raise a fund for the relief of ...Part of suite of 16 Linocuts created for an exhibition at the Portland Arts centre for the Admella 150th Festival.Linocut. Sixteenth in a suite of 16 in the Admella Rescue series. Printed in black on white archival paper. Depicts a group of 6 people, one of whom is addressing a crowd of people.Front: 'Linocut Bob Stone 2009' A public meeting was held to raise a fund for the relief of the survivors. Portland Guardian 26th August 1859 - hand written, black penadmella, shipwreck, portland lifeboat -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Linocut - Admella Rescue Series No. 12, Bob Stone, The boat at times appeared to stand up perpendicular on a wave that rose up like a wall, 2009
... The boat at times appeared to stand up perpendicular on a ...Part of suite of 16 Linocuts created for an exhibition at the Portland Arts centre for the Admella 150th Festival.Linocut. Twelth in a suit of 16 in the Admella Rescue Series. Printed in black on white archival paper. Depicts Portland lifeboat being rowed through heavey seas.Front: Linocut Bob Stone 2009 The boat at times appeared to stand up perpendicular on a wave that rose up like a wall. 'SA Advertiser 20th August 1859' - Black pen, hand writtenadmella, shipwreck, portland lifeboat -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Arnold Wright & Philip Smith, Parliament, Past and Present: A Popular and Picturesque Account of a Thousand Years in the Palace of Westminster, the Home of the Mother of Parliaments, c. 1912
... Parliament, Past and Present: A Popular and Picturesque ...Dark red cloth-covered spine and board covers. Text and graphics in gold.history, british history, parliament, westmisnter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, From a house to a community institution: the Diamond Valley Community Hospital, 1934-2000
... From a house to a community institution: the Diamond Valley ...This article tells the story of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital from its beginnings as a private hospital in the 1930s, its use as a community hospital from 1954 to its closure in 2000.A primary source recollection of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital, Greensborough.3 typed pages.diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, genista house, butterworth, cordner, avery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Macmillan Company of Australia, A century of compassion: a history of the Austin Hospital; by E. W. Gault and Alan Lucas, 1982_
... A century of compassion: a history of the Austin Hospital ...This is the official centenary history of the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg. A detailed history of the Austin Hospital with access to many early photographs of the hospital buildings.378 pages, black and white illustrations. Hard cover.austin hospital, heidelberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ian D. Clark et al, A Bend in the Yarra: a history of the Merri Creek protectorate Station and Merri Creek Aboriginal School 1841-1851, by Ian D. Clark and Toby Heydon, 2004_
... A Bend in the Yarra: a history of the Merri Creek ...A history of Aboriginal cultural institutions in colonial Victoria, in this book the interaction between Wurundjeri people and government officials and settlers at the confluence of the Merri Creek and Yarra River.Paperback book, 90 p. black & white illusmerri creek, aborigines victoria -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Thomas Arthur Sheehy, Battlers Tamed a Sandbelt : Moorabbin 50 Years a City, 1985
... Battlers Tamed a Sandbelt : Moorabbin 50 Years a City ...A hard cover book, published and printed in City of Moorabbin 1985.non-fictionaustralia, moorabbin, tommy bent, history, sandbelt, market gardens, golden jubilee, 150th. anniversary, victoria, -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Moor-Rul Viewing Platform Panel: A Place of Reverence and a Tower of Strength, 10 August 2016
... Moor-Rul Viewing Platform Panel: A Place of Reverence and a ...The Moor-Rul Viewing Platform, part of the Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park opened in April 2007. Eight double-sided interpretation panels on the Moor-rul viewing platform highlight the area's Aboriginal and European history of the area and also details of local geology, flora and fauna. These panels feature high quality graphic design and professionally written text. The subjects covered are: ''Womin Je Ka" Welcome The Kulin Nation Singing, Dancing, Ceremony, Celebration This Country, My Home The Highland Taken Auld Lang Syne "Same Land Different Views" Working the Land Food from the Earth or "Earth's Harvest" Lest We Forget, "And with the going down of the Sun .... (3 panels) This Black Earth Those other indigenous inhabitants - Kangaroo Ground's Wildlife Silent Witnesses - Kangaroo Ground's White Manna Gums Belonging A Place of Reverence and A Tower of Strength Souce: EDHS Newsletter No 173 March 2007. This panel includes a frame of an eagle feather. See ID 02224-47 As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance: Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills war memorial, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery.Born Digitalshire of nillumbik, kangaroo ground, moor-rul viewing platform, interpretative signage, interpetation panel, display panel -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Margaret Grant, A Rich Heritage, A Story of Courage and Victory. Elsie and Sloan Bolton, DCM, not dated, about 2006
... A Rich Heritage, A Story of Courage and Victory. Elsie and ...Trooper Sloan Bolton DCM enlisted in the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment and served at Gallipoli and in Palestine. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions in capturing a German field gun at Beersheba on 31st October 1917. In the same action he was instrumental in preventing German engineers from destroying the wells. This biography describes his war service and his family life and considerable achievements after the warTrooper Sloan Bolton DCM enlisted in the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment and served at Gallipoli and in Palestine. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions in capturing a German field gun at Beersheba on 31st October 1917. In the same action he was instrumental in preventing German engineers from destroying the wells. This biography describes his war service and his family life and considerable achievements after the warSoft covered book 216 pagesInscribed by author: "Margaret Grant daughter of Sloan - proud of that name - Margaret"world war 1, beersheba, 4th light horse regiment, sloan scotty bolton, elsie bolton, margaret grant -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, John Mordike, An Army for a Nation, A history of Australian military developments 1880-1914, 1992
... An Army for a Nation, A history of Australian military ...For many Australians, Australia's participation in World War 1 is both an essential part of their national identity and an inevitable consequence of their British heritage; it is a popular view that Australia perceived its national interests and those of Britain to be one. In this major study, John Mordike challenges this view of Australia's past by exposing the competing national and imperial influences which shaped the foundation of the Australian Army. The book reveals how political ambition and electoral pressures subordinated a farsighted policy of defence self-reliance to the demands of imperial defence.Hard cover book, 310 pagesISBN 1 86373 192 Xmilitary history, mordike, australian army, colonial era, perfidious albion, military history, mordike, australian army, colonial era, perfidious albion -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Joseph Furphy (1843-1912), A boy of the old brigade : a short story / by Joseph Furphy ("Tom Collins") ; with introduction and notes by John Barnes, 1996
... A boy of the old brigade : a short story / by Joseph ...Paperback; 18 p. : ill., port. ; 26 cm.ISBN 0646281747 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Pam Blashki, A kingdom lost : a story of the devastation of our wilderness / paintings and drawings by Clifton Pugh ; text by Pam Blashki, 1989
... A kingdom lost : a story of the devastation of our ...Hardback; xi, 52 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.ISBN 085561272X clifton pugh, artists -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Schooling, service and the Great War : a resource for Secondary Schools. (includes a CD-ROM), 2014
... Schooling, service and the Great War : a resource for ...94 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. + 1 x computer optical disc (CD-ROM)ISBN 9781877007880 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Gallipoli and the Anzacs : a resource for secondary schools. (includes a CD-ROM), 2010
... Gallipoli and the Anzacs : a resource for secondary schools ...120 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 30 cm + 1 DVD, 1 DVD-ROM.ISBN 9781877007514 187700751X -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Shire of Eltham, Invitation by Councillor Charis Pelling to attend a public meeting on 6 June 1967 to form a Shire of Eltham Historical Society, 24 May 1967, 24/05/1967
... Invitation by Councillor Charis Pelling to attend a public ...Councillor Charis M.A. Pelling was a Councillor in excess of ten years and a former President of the Shire of Eltham. Cr Pelling was the founder of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society and the Society's first President.Public meeting for creation of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society, later Eltham District Historical Society subsequent to the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994. The society celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2017 and retains two founding members as current members.Letter typed on Shire of Eltham letterheadshire of eltham, shire of eltham historical society, society foundation, charis m.a. pelling -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Andrew Mackenzie et al, A tribute to Victor Cobb, 1876-1945 : a retrospective exhibition / curated by Andrew Mackenzie, 1985
... A tribute to Victor Cobb, 1876-1945 : a retrospective ...Paperback; 32 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.ISBN 0858166143victor cobb, artists -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Ian Anderson et al, We did open a school in Little Eltham : Eltham Primary School 209, 1856-2006, a history/ Ian Anderson, Barry Carozzi and Tarja Fellowes, 2006
... We did open a school in Little Eltham : Eltham Primary ...The 150th celebrations of Eltham Primary School included the launch of this book to commemorate the event, titled "We Did Open a School in Little Eltham". The title is taken from a line in a letter from first head teacher David Clark who opened his first private school in a bark hut. This publication of some 262 pages far exceeds the standard of most school commemorative histories, both in content and presentation. The three joint writers are all parents of students at the school. Ian Anderson, Barry Carozzi and Tarja Fellowes have spent many months researching and writing. In the book they acknowledge the contribution of EDHS President Harry Gilham and of Peter Cuffley, great grandson of Eltham pioneer Thomas Sweeney, Many of the photographs were from the collection of EDHS. Cover includes the 3rd and 4th Class, with assistant teacher Catherine Clarke, c.1886Paperback; 1vISBN 0975179632 [written on flyleaf] Donated to the 2006 Committee by & from the School Councileltham state school, eltham, eltham primary school, social customs, schools, catherine clark -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Nillumbik Historical Society, '.......A Bridge Will Be Required Here': A history of Diamond Creek's historic bridge by Jock Ryan, 2005
... '.......A Bridge Will Be Required Here': A history of ...7 pages, mapsdiamond creek, bridge -
Orbost & District Historical Society
nespaper articles, A DAY AT MALLACOOTA (AND A NIGHT TOO), March 28 1910
... A DAY AT MALLACOOTA (AND A NIGHT TOO) ...May be associated with Henry Lawson and his time spent at Mallacoota,Two copies of an article clipped from the Eden Magnet of March 28 1910. It is about a ship called the Sydney Eden Allan ( S.E.A.) and its arrival at Mallacoota Bar. mallacoota eden-magnet -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood High School Junior Football Team, 1960. (Left to right) - Front Row: A. Hancy, L. Smith, C. Pavey, J. McCubbin, T. Hancock, D. Baud, G. Anderson, P. Stevens, J. Reid. Middle Row: W. Pole, L. Prior, C. Healey, J. Stuchberry, T. Noy, A. Gray, G. Saines. Back Row: P. Fletcher, B. Moore, G. Sinclair
... right) - Front Row: A. Hancy, L. Smith, C. Pavey, J. McCubbin, T ...Piece of paper with photograph reads, "Ringwood High School, 1960. (Left to right) - Front Row: A. Hancy, L. Smith, C. Pavey, J. McCubbin, T. Hancock, D. Baud, G. Anderson, P. Stevens, J. Reid. Middle Row: W. Pole, L. Prior, C. Healey, J. Stuchberry, T. Noy, A. Gray, G. Saines. Back Row: P. Fletcher, B. Moore, G. Sinclair". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Marie Herry (b. 1884) and Louis, eldest daughter and youngest son of Louis and Kate Herry - circa 1900. Marie's father, Louis Herry, was born in Purdu, France in 1855. He married Kate Handforth at Walhalla, Vic. in 1879 and came to Ringwood in 1887 where he erected a weatherboard house and bakery opposite the Club Hotel, using a Miner's Right to secure the land. (Source: Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles - Hugh Anderson)
... where he erected a weatherboard house and bakery opposite the ...Written on backing sheet, "Marie Herry, eldest daughter of L. H. Louis Herry, youngest son of L. H." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Maroondah a great place for business a great place to live, 2008
... Maroondah a great place for business a great place to live ...A perspective on business produced by City of Maroondah 2008 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Matlock, Geoffrey, The Creation of a Name and a Family History - Matlock, 2012
... The Creation of a Name and a Family History - Matlock ...History of the Mah Tock (Matlock) family from 1832 to 2012 +Additional Keywords: Mah Tock / Matlock, Geoffrey -
The Cyril Kett Optometry Museum
Book, A treatise on the physiology and diseases of the eye containing a new mode of curing cataract, 1835 (exact)
... A treatise on the physiology and diseases of the eye ...This book is the 1835 second edition of John Harrison Curtis' 1833 'A Treatise on the Physiology and Diseases of the Eye, containing a new mode of curing cataract without an operation, experiments and observations on vision, also on the inflection, reflection and colours of light together with remarks on the preservation of sight, and on spectacles, reading glasses etc'. The title page describes J H Curtis (1778-1860) as an oculist and also as an expert on the ear. His knowledge of eye pathology and surgery was poor but this was typical of the medical profession until the middle of the 19th century. He was 'aurist in ordinary' to His Majesty and other members of the royal family and his hospital and teaching appointments had more to do with the ear rather than the eye. The last pages of the book list his other publications most of which concern the ear and the deaf. He was the first person, in 1803, to apply speaking tubes to assist the deaf. He established the Royal Ear Hospital in Soho, UK in 1816.This book is of historic significance as it shows contemporary understanding of ocular pathology in the early nineteenth century. It is quite rare as no other copies of the second edition are known in Australia.'A Treatise on the Physiology and the Diseases of the Eye' by J H Curtis is book of 1835 bound in its original boards, in very good condition, 230 x 140 mm, 242 pages, second edition. There is a coloured plate facing the title page with three figures featuring an ingenious lift up section of a woman's face to show the blood vessels and nerves underneath. There is a philosophical introduction, a chapter on ocular anatomy, two chapters on diseases and their treatment, one on the nature of light and one on the preservation of vision. Cataract is treated by withdrawal of blood from behind the ear and the application of an ointment to an induced blister on the neck, with potash applied to the cornea daily.optics, ocular anatomy, ocular disease, physiology, cataract