p.115.non-fictionAnalysis by Donald Horne of the Australian election of 1975 whose events caused a split across the Australian community.australia - politics and government, the dismissal

index, ill, maps, p.464.non-fictionThe known story of the work of six men - a naval surveyor, four engineers, and the contractor who, with many others, built the first railway from Sydney to Parramatta between 1848 and 1857.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history

ill. p.248.non-fictionIllustrated history of Australian Railways up to 1947. With an additional article on the Pennsylvania Railroads new T1 locomotive and turbine locomotives.railroad trains -- australia -- history., railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works.

ill, maps, p.48.non-fictionNotes from the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum 1968 tour of New Zealand with information about the railway and locomotives.railroads -- new zealand., railroads - new zealand - pictorial

Framed portrait of William Quayle who was President of the Association for Advancement of the Blind in 1905. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the VAF Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Quayle sits on a wooden chair, wearing a gray three piece suit, white shirt and black bowtie. A small pink flower sits in his lapel and the chain from a fob watch is tucked into his waistcoat. Mr Quayle was born on the Isle of Mann, and the Manx Society of Victoria made a donation towards this painting, which was unveiled by his granddaughter. Coral Graham lent family portraits for the artist to construct this likeness.1 art original in brown frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr William Quayle / President 1905 / Association for Advancement of the Blind'.william quayle, association for the advancement of the blind

A clarification of the factors governing the relationships among the Communist Parties and States involved in Vietnam.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- diplomatic history, vietnam war, vietnam (democratic republic, 1946- ) -- foreign relations, moscow, peking, hanoi

Photo of Dr John Garner, many hours spent researching information about the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. John had a great passion for the gardens as well as researching the history and the many characters that helped create and maintain our beautiful gardens which we all enjoy so much today..john garner collection, garner, dr, research, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

The original certificate was issued to Colin McLaughlin by the Education Department, Victoria on 30.11.1945. Colin Francis McLaughlin was born January 5, 1933 in Orbost and died May 2, 2008 in Ringwood. He was the son of Phillip Henry McLaughlin and Ethel Olive Morgan . This copy was produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebration 28/29 April 2102.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This certificate is representative of its history.A laminated copy of a merit certificate presented to Colin McLaughlin No 443282 for Form !! Course of Study. 30.11.1945. It is signed by J.R.Jones (head teacher) and F. Whelpston (inspector of schools)On back : Produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebration on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012certificate education orbost

From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of The Happiest Days of Your Life, a farce in 3 acts by John Dighton. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in March 1965. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.the happiest days of your life, john dighton, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.)

To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 burgundy wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Centenary. Sir John Holland AC Kt. In appreciation of your outstanding support as Patron of the successful $500,000 Mornington Peninsula & Westernport Victoria appeal 1995-1997.association for the blind, john holland

Black and white image of a man and a woman."John Henry Dunstan born-Stithians, Cornwall. Son of Nicholas and Catherine (nee Martin)-Married at Scarsdale Vic 1871.-Priscilla Jennings daughter of-Benjamin & Mary-nee Morcombe)".john henry dunstan, priscilla jennings, priscilla dunstan

Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a view of John McLaughlin's Eltham farm house. The McLaughlin family never lived in this house.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, john mclaughlin

Advertisement in the local paper for John Miers Electrical Store, Main Street Greensborough (1960)Part of a collection of historic advertisements from local newspapers, showing local businesses from the mid 20th century.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.main street greensborough, john miers electrical store

Report of the inquest on John Mitchell, murdered on 24 September 1862. Accused was Josiah Grimshaw.3 p. copy of article from Trove databasejosiah grimshaw, john mitchell, murder, greensborough

Grave of John Fleming (died 8/6/1945) in Plot# P9 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john fleming, greensborough cemetery

A short history of Church of Saint John Sorrento, issued to celebrate the Centenary 1873-1973.18 p. black & white photoschurch of saint john sorrento

The Grave of John Albert Clark (died 06/10/1943) St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, john albert clark

Photo of 502 School Painting by John Glover. Cynthia Bodey & Helen Greenberger 1987stawell education