Each yearly volume presents a comprehensive picture of life in the State of Victoria, documenting change and development, socially and economically. Also physical description and natural environment.government, agriculture, welfare services

Book in two parts. Part One consists of the manuscript written by Captain James Bull, giving an account of his early life on sailing ships, and as a shipowner and businessman on the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. Part Two written by Joseph Bull, an account oships and shipping, waterways

A compilation of photographs depicting life in Australia prior to World War 2. Includes text which links each photograph to the events of the time.photography, social history

A fictional tale depicting life in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, region as it was at the close of the 19th. Century. Illustrated with sketches. Some reference to actual historical events.ships and shipping, waterways, township

Autobiography covering early life in England, working life during World War I, marriage to an Australian soldier, and family life in Australia.military history, settlers

Personal stories of life at Lakes Entrance Victoria by a Local artist and crafts person. Illustrated with photographs and sketches.fishing industry, tourism, arts

A thinly veiled autobiography of the authors early life which includes time spent living and working on the land in the Metung area of East Gippsland Victoria.employment, social history

A tribute to Matron A.M.Sage, Matron in Chief of Australian Army Nursing Services, and some references to P.O.W. life and rehabilitation. Booklet produced as fundraiser for College of Nursing, Australia

Booklet describing the life of a young fishing family on the silt jetties at the mouth of the Mitchell River, Gippsland Lakes, Victoriaboats and boating, topography, fishing industry

A limited bibliography of Victorian ships wrecks, lighthouses and associated subjects held by Heritage Victoria.ships and shipping, lighthouses, maritime history

A thinly veiled biography reflecting life in the country town, Bairnsdale, Victoria, during the earlier half of the twentieth century.biography, township

Government booklet intended to direct National Servicemen to the assistance available for return to civilian life.community services

Twenty-eight stories from descendants of William Carstairs, founder of the Lakes Entrance, Victoria, fishing industry in the nineteenth century. These stories reflect everydayt life in this small town during the twentieth century.fishing industry, township, genealogy

A collection of life stories of the early settlers indicating struggles resilience and triumphs of a remote community Orbost Victoriatownship, settlers, transport

Newspaper clipping on the life of local women Vera Bennett nee Allen plus her reminiscences of life during her early years in her teaching career Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, schools

Newspaper cuttings on the life of Maisie Byrne nee Ault with copies of her stories and observations on nature environment pets and how to tackle adversity cheerfully Lakes Entrance Victoriaagriculture, arts, environment

Contains photocopy of his own life story written by Leslie Charles Fish who lived and worked at lakes entrance and Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station. Also contains itinerary of an excursion led by Rex Fish into forest areas from Colquhoun to Buchan south alsogenealogy, aboriginals, township

Information on the disastrous foundering and loss of life from the S S Glenelg on the Gippsland coast near Lakes Entrance Victoriashipwrecks, ships and shipping

Memiors of Aboriginal man Richard Captain Harrison his life until settling at Harrisons Track Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals

Folder containing information on artist Flora Gregson nee Minter who painted scenes from 1870 to 1923 a record of early life an changes on the Gippsland Lakes Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, history, genealogy

A collection of oral and written aneedates and other documentation about life from settlement to recent times in the Wairewa Valley East Gippsland Victoriasettlers, education, arts

Copy of the address given by the author at the unveiling of foundation stone of Daniel Gunson Memorial Homes outlining the life of Daniel Gunson Congregational Minister Bruthen Victoriareligion, settlers, township

A moving account of the changes and disruptions to the Aboriginal communities of Gippsland seen through the life story of Eileen Harrison, a Kurnai woman and artist.aboriginals

Annual volume of publication for girls and young women, giving advice on living a moral life.literature

This updated edition gives a broader picture of life on the Dargo Crooked River goldfields, Illustrated with photographs and maps.mines and mining, township

A short account of some of the tramlines constructed to access the mountain forests for the timber required as building material in the rapidly expanding cities and towns of Victoria. These trainlines serviced isolated sawmilling communities from c. thetransport, timber industry

An intriguing account of the authors search for the identity of Banjo Paterson Man from Snowy river through research into newspapers official records, manuscripts,books and articles, as well as legendary accounts from High Country inhabitants his life isbibliography, animals, heritage

A souvenir booklet of the Rubicon Timber Workers reunion at Alexandra, Victoria. Contains short references to the workers, schools, and the hardships of life in this remote area especially for the women.timber industry, schools, natural disasters

A collection in words and pictures of the events and people that have made the history of the Shire of Bairnsdale, from the Aboriginal, pastoral, settlers to the many aspects of life in the towns and rural areas in 1987settlers, schools, religion

An authorative account of life and times of the Southern Monaro and South Coast from initial settlement until 1982. Illustrated with photographs, Indexedsettlers, genealogy, industrial