Showing 10932 items matching "books-biography"
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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - WW1 PICTORIAL, Richard Reid, "GALLIPOLI 1915", 2002
Item in the Cooper Collection.Hard Cover Book with Dust Cover. Hard cover - cardboard with adhered paper cover, white and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Front - group of six soldiers standing, with sandbags in the background. Back - soldier in silhouette pouring a cup of tea against background of sea and a ship. Dust cover - paper, print and photographs as above. front and back flaps - white colour print on green background. End papers - grey and black photographs of battle scenes. 154 pages - cut, plain, white colour semi gloss paper. Pictorial book with colour and black and white photographs, maps, posters, postcards and handwritten information.publications, books, ww1, gallipoli, cooper collection -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Macartney, David et al, The Phoenix Foundry: Locomotive Builders of Ballarat, 2013
A history of the Phoenix Foundry of Ballarat and the locomotives it builtindex, ills, p.212.A history of the Phoenix Foundry of Ballarat and the locomotives it builtsteam locomotives - victoria- history, phoenix foundry - ballarat - history -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Michael Sharpe & Chris Chant, Fighting Aircraft of the World, 2004
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Antony Bevor, D-Day The Battle for Normandy, 1986
The History of the Returned Services League 1916-1986Booknon-fictionThe History of the Returned Services League 1916-1986 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Dr Judith Buckrich, Yarra Birrarung: artists, writers and the river, [2024]
Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the book explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history. This is the first comprehensive illustrated story of the Yarra River over the past 200 years, examined through the lives of its creatives.256 p.non-fictionYarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the book explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history. This is the first comprehensive illustrated story of the Yarra River over the past 200 years, examined through the lives of its creatives.yarra river, melbourne -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - BACKROOM BOYS, Edward Smithies, 1990
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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Massola Aldo Author Cypress Books Melbourne Publisher, The Aboriginal People, 1969
A study of the Aboriginal of Victoria from the signing of the Batman Deeds through the years of havoc, mismanagement and lack of consideration for the Aboriginal culture, to the appointment of eight Aboriginal to the Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Council onaboriginals, politics -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Garrie Hutchinson, Remember Them, A Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage - Previously Cat No 3630, 2009
Behind each of the thousands of War Memorials in Victoria is a story of courage and sacrifice, of devotion to duty, and of a family's terrible loss. This detailed guidebook brings to life some of the stories of Victoria's Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Nurses, providing a unique insight into our wartime heritage, from colonial times to the present day.This book was funded by the Victorian State Government & produced by the Veteran's Unit. Dept of Planning and Community Development.Dust Jacket: Colour Photograph of A Statue of a soldier with the Rising Sun Emblem on the lapel. Red Hard cover with withe print on spineA Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage REMBER THEMstawell ww1 ww2 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - HIVES & THE Merlin, Sir Ian Lloyd et al, 2004
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Dog-Fight, Norman Franks, 2003
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - A CENTURY OF MANNED FLIGHT, RICHARD TOWNSHEND BICKERS, 1998
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - STEALTH WARPLANES, Doug Richardson, 2001
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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Churchman, Geoffrey B, Railway Electrification in Australia and New Zealand, 1995
A history of some of the electric locomotives, electric multiple units and trams in Australia and New Zealand.ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionA history of some of the electric locomotives, electric multiple units and trams in Australia and New Zealand.electric trains - australia- history, electric trains - new zealand - history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Jackson Robert, Aces twilight: The war in the air 1918, 1988
Describes the transformations in aerial warfare that took place in 1918 on the western frontIndex, map, p.158.non-fictionDescribes the transformations in aerial warfare that took place in 1918 on the western frontworld war 1914-1918 aerial operations, world war 1914-1918 - western front -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - REFERENCE, FIREARMS, Major F. MYATT MC, "THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF 19TH CENTURY FIREARMS", 1989
Information from the Title page. "The Illustrated/ Encyclopedia of 19th Century/ FIREARMS/ An illustrated history of the development of the world's military/ firearms during the 19th century."Hard cover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, dark brown colour buckram with gold colour print on spine. Dust cover - paper, black and blue colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated front to back - colour photographs of various firearms on off white background. 216 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, posters and paintings. Colour and line drawings. End papers - illustrated in colour photograph of firearms equipment. Front handwritten information. Shop adhesive label on back of dust cover. Handwritten information - grey lead pencil "1979 $75-". Shop adhesive label - red and black print "Was 45.00/ MARY MARTIN'S/ BARGAIN PRICE/ $$ 19.99".publications, books, refernce guide, history, firearms -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - AIRCRAFT ARCHIVE, Argus Books Limited, 1988
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Desert Warriors, Russell Brown, 2000
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Gatty, BRUCE BROWN, Gatty PRINCE OF NAVIGATORS, 1997
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - AIRCRAFT PROTOTYPES, Christopher Chant, 1990
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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Birch, William, William Kerans Railwayman, 2017
A tribute to the railwayman William Kerans. His life and times in Durrow, Ireland and in the early railways of Victoria.ill, p.55.non-fictionA tribute to the railwayman William Kerans. His life and times in Durrow, Ireland and in the early railways of Victoria.railroad engineers -- australia -- .biography, railroad engineers - victoria - biography -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - A DISCOVERY GUIDE SPACE DIARY, Salamander Books Ltd, 1989
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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection
Book - Paperback book, Alfred Hospital heritage committee, Alfred Hospital - faces and places volume IV, 2010
Biographies and photos of Alfred Hospital staff. Also includes history of the Alfred hospital nurse training, haemophilia care, heart lung transplants, trauma service, and involvement with the Melbourne Grand Prix.Paperback book with photos of the Alfred on front and back covers. Numerous black and white photos within.non-fictionBiographies and photos of Alfred Hospital staff. Also includes history of the Alfred hospital nurse training, haemophilia care, heart lung transplants, trauma service, and involvement with the Melbourne Grand Prix.alfred hospital, ahnl, nurses, doctors, haemophilia, heart-lung transplants, trauma service, melbourne grand prix -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection
Book - Illustrated book, Alfred Hospital heritage committee, Alfred Hospital - faces and places volume III, 2004
Contains biographies and photos of Alfred Hospital staff. Also includes history of emergency and anaesthetic departments, war service of Alfred staff and information about Chevron Hotel.Paperback book, photos of Alfred Hospital on front and back cover. 380 pages with many blacka and whit photosnon-fictionContains biographies and photos of Alfred Hospital staff. Also includes history of emergency and anaesthetic departments, war service of Alfred staff and information about Chevron Hotel.alfred hospital, ahnl, nurses, doctors, emergency department, chevron hotel, war service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BIOGRAPHY, WW2, POW, E E Dunlop, "THE WAR DIARIES OF WEARY DUNLOP", 1986
Item in the collection of William John Sullivan, VX57829. Refer Cat. No. 9523P for his service details.Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, dark green buckram cover, gold colour print on spine. Dust cover - paper, with gloss finish. Dark green background. White colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - front colour portrait photograph of 'Weary' Dunlop. Back - colour copy of watercolour painting of jungle operating theatre. 401 pages - cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs, paintings and sketches.books, biography, ww2, pow, william john sullivan -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Jim Mynard, On the swamp, 2013
A semi-fictional novel by Jim Mynard242 p.; 20 cmnon-fictionA semi-fictional novel by Jim Mynardkoo wee rup (vic.), farm life -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Carolyn Landon, Of friends & gardens : a history of the Cranbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, 2021
A history of the Cranbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria267 p.; 27 cmnon-fictionA history of the Cranbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoriacranbourne (vic.), cranbourne royal botanic gardens -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Jack Booth, Only The Tracks Remain, 1972
A novel about the history and anecdotes from some of the people who built Australia's railways.p.196.non-fictionA novel about the history and anecdotes from some of the people who built Australia's railways.novels in english. australian writers, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Peter Donovan et al, The Long Haul - Australian National 1978-1988, 1992
An illustrated history of Australian National from 1978 to 1988index, ill, maps, p.200.non-fictionAn illustrated history of Australian National from 1978 to 1988railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway history - australian national -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection
Book - Illustrated book, Patsy Adam-Smith 1924-2001, Prisoners of war: from Gallipoli to Korea, 1998
This book has not been written for ex-prisoners: they know the homesickness of exile, the tyranny of bondage; it was written for those people of today who know little of the experiences of these men and women, of their courage, endurance and pain. It has been written for the generations to come.Illustrated book. The front cover and spine have the same black and white photograph of six men walking ("the guards were old, the soldiers young. Bertie Giles is third from left) Front cover has full title in red and black print, authors name in white print. Spine has abbreviated title in red print, authors name in black and white print and publishers name in black print. Back cover has a black and white photograph of a group of women (Australian nurses, (civilian and army) after being held POW for almost three and a half years by the Japanese). Under this photograph is a summary of the book and information about the author.non-fictionThis book has not been written for ex-prisoners: they know the homesickness of exile, the tyranny of bondage; it was written for those people of today who know little of the experiences of these men and women, of their courage, endurance and pain. It has been written for the generations to come.prisoners of war-australia, world war 1914-1918-prisoners and prisons, world war 1939-1945-prisoners and prisons, korean war 1950-1953 - prisoners and prisons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - 20th Century Fashion, Eleanor Van Zandt, 1988
Book contains fashions of the 20th century.Hard cover book by Eleanor Van Zandt. Book contains illustration and photographs of fashions of the 20th Century.fashion in the 20th century