Booklet documenting some aspects of life of Australian children in the 19th century comprising papers presented at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria in Melbourne, 12-13 October 1979.

Melva Mason - Her Life, 10/02/1924 - 13/04/2004 History of the firm W. D. Mason Pty Ltd, founded in 1894. Seven pages, no photos, soft coverBette McLaughlan.bendigo, history, geneaology w. d. mason

Article by Jim Evans published in the Bendigo Advertiser Thursday August 3rd or Friday August 4th, 2006. The article is titled: Woman in the picture and details the life of Amy Huxtable. The article is a photocopy of the original.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, amy huxtable

Newspaper article about Mr. S. McKinnon entitled: He's been driving for 60 years - and had only two cars. The article mentions his cars and his life as a Railway man.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, s. mckinnon, foster & wilson collection, mr. s. mckinnon

Two cylindrical containers with lids (one lid missing), relief printing in metal on lid and base, printed label with sailors head inside life-buoy, brand name 'Player's Navy Cut'.PLAYERS NAVY CUT, MEDIUM.....'.

A copy of a colourful document presented to George Lansell, Esq. in grateful acknowledgement of his munificent liberality to the institution and the cause of charity in general. Sandhurst 24th August 1978. Markings 'Certificate of Life Member'organization, club/society, bendigo benevolent asylum

Small (about .5 litre) can, containing drinking water. A spike, to punch a small hole in the can, is affixed to the lid. These cans were standard equipment in B-24 Liberator life raftsWater (Drinking)a20

Biography of George Augustus Robinson, official protector of Aborgines in Tasmania and Port Phillip. A detailed study of Robinson?s involvement with the government and with Aboriginal people, with much information on his personal life and dealings.Maps, b&w illustrationsgeorge augustus robinson, victorian history

Notes about life of William Donald (1892 - 1948) including article from 'The Sun' with photos about the last discharge at Royal Park (?1946). Information received from daughter, Margery McNaught.About life of William Donald (1892 - 1948) including article from 'The Sun' with photos about the last discharge at Royal Park (?1946). world war 1939 - 1945, bentley, e, pte., donald, william, demobilisation, corrie, sylvia may, mcnaught, margery, elizabeth, elsie helen, templeton street, wantirna

Black and white photograph showing SS Despatch, in the Mitchell River, shows beautiful lines of ship, masts and rigging funnel and life boats. Vegetation on river bank behind the vessel. Bairnsdale VictoriaHuddart Parker and Company, SS Despatchships and shipping, islands, waterways

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Alwyn Nelson is presenting a Life Membership Cetificate to Bert Graham on 18 April 1959. The men have on their Bendigo East Swimming Club blazers.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Mrs Dickins' Horible Children: Anecdotes in the Life of a Growing Family / by Joy Stewart. Whitfield, 2004. Qld. : Marie-Claire Nemel, 2004. 91 p. : col. ill., ports. ; 29 cm. non-fictionjoy stewart, dickins family -- kew (vic.)

Typed document, titled 'Ethel's Story' Brief story of Ethel Pattison's life, as told to Shirley Mainstone, in 2007, when Ethel was living at Kangaroo Flat in St. Laurence Court Retirement Village. Ethel Pattisonperson, individual, ethel pattison, shirley mainstone. st laurence crt kangaroo flat

This journal provides the reader with glimpses of the adventures and hardships of a seaman's life. Many of the stories are of sailing ships.Contributes to our knowledge of the importance of shipping and places on record those stories of the sea which would otherwise be lost.Contents Indonesian Sailing Harbour - Michael Treacy Errata Dog Watch 50 - Cerberus Crumbles - - The Carola Story - R. N. Thiele Left Behind - W.S. McUtchen Circumnavigation of Tasmania - Alex Algie HMS/HMAS Kanimbla — An Afterthought. Farewell Captain George Molyneux - Keith Nichols Eight Bells - Capt.G. S. Dooley Blue Water Sailing - Valerie Watts Little Man, Big Ship - Capt. J. Ferrell Colton Fire At Sea - Capt. Ron Hart Case of the Missing Sandal - W. P. Shemmeld Frankston-On-Sea- G. M. Naug Voyage - A. Roland Jones Registration, Surveys and Tonnage of Ships 1786-1992 - J. Mills and K. Shewan Cruising Western Port - Harrow Morgan Letters From a Deck Hand on S.S. Thistleford - F. A. Bishop A Sheer Fanatic - Capt. Eric I. Messer The Final Voyage of R.R.S. John Briscoe - T. J. Boult Of Luggers, Pearls and Men - Lawrence Whyte A Sailor’s Life - G. A. Alcock Book Reviews - sailing ships, steamships, shipping, seafaring life, shiplovers' society of victoria, dog watch

Printed declaration from John Brogey of New Chum Gully declaring that he is under the age of 33 years and that his wife does not exceed 28 years and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated 13 Feb 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john brogey, h l atkinson

Cutting from The Age, date unknown, mid to late 1980's? when he was a columnist for "A Day in the Life of Australia", titled "The last cable tram makes its final run", about the closure of the Bourke St cable system 27-10-1940. Notes the early run in to prevent damage, quotes Mr. Bell, life of the cable in Bourke St (17 weeks), quotes a gripman Mr. Arthur Coppledick about the rules, and has a photo of a cable tram set.trams, tramways, cable trams, closure, last tram

BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. Life Of The Selectors. 2 men, 4 cattle, 2 horses, timber hut with out building, and a cart sitting nearby. There has been a timber fence constructed behind the buildings. One man is using the cattle to pull timber, the other is using an axe to chop a large tree down. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No.9. Selectors Clearing the Forest - ''The Australasian Sketcher,'' Jan. 31, 1880. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields

BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. Life Of The Selectors. Minor carring baby while riding horse, people at table on the left at top rear. Minor boiling the billy, and a small child in the tent at the rear right of picture. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890. Set 432 No.2 Free. Selection by Minors - ‘’The Australian Sketcher,' Jan 22, 1876. Caption at bottom of sketch; Free By The Minors. Rear left caption; Before the Land Court. Caption rear right; A residence. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields