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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Film - Video (Digital), Peter Pidgeon, Eltham Local History Centre Through Time, 2018
A slide show presentation of the Local History Centre in commemoration of its 20th anniversaryMP4 Digital file 00:13:33; 798MBvideo recording, eltham district historical society, local history centre, 20th anniversary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, Stephen Bull, Trench, A History of Trench Warfare on the Western Front, 2010
Dr Stephen Bull, Author, is Curator of Military History and Archaeology for Lancashire Museums.Hard cardboard cover, buckram, black colour white print on spine. Dust cover is dark brown. Black / red / white print. Front background has sepia photo of soldiers in a trench. Back has small sepia photo of soldiers in a battle scene, dark brown background. Front & back fly leaf & end papers have black & white photo of soldiers & a tank ditched in a trench. 272 pages, cut glossy, white. Illustrated, colour, / black & white / sepia, photos, diagrams & maps.book, trench war fare -
Greensborough Historical Society
Leaflet, History of International Women's Day: Centenary 1911-2011, 2011_
Short history of International Women's Day, presented to participants in the IWD Dinner 2011.Leaflet, printed in colour both sides, laminatedinternational womens day -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Montmorency, 1836o
A brief history of Montmorency, prepared by June hall and first published on the GHS website. Some information about the early owners of the "Montmorenci Estate".3 pages of text and photographs.montmorency, june hall, greensborough, donnithorne, stuart donaldson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Alan Partington, The Ruston Family History, 1824-1907
A short history of Peter Ruston and family in the 1850s and 1860s by descendant Alan Partington.2 pages of text.peter rustin, peter ruston, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History In The Making, 2009_
Records the employment history of GHS President Noel Withers with the Shire of Diamond Valley.Highlights that residents' concerns from 40 years ago are similar to concerns in the current era.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the retirement of Noel Withers, written by Genevieve Gannon.Nilshire of diamond valley, noel withers, greensborough plaza, greensborough swimming pool -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Early History of Mt Beauty Township, Early History of Mt Beauty Township compiled with contributions by residents of Mt Beauty
To Compile the history of Mt Beauty Township residents were asked to contribute with their reminiscences. Thick white folder held by 2 steel rings at the spine. The first page is an index listing the 'Folio Number' (14) and Description of the content in each folio. Each folio is in a clear plastic sleeve. Some folios are hand written and some are typed.In blue pen Folios 13 and 14 have 'Voters List/Voters Roll' with description added to the list. george paterson, adrian rufenacht, roly wilson, roly whitehead, jim gardner, ron white, mt beauty -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Byrneside, 1994
To record Byrneside history for celebration of 100th anniversary of Byrneside hall. 1894-1994Cream cover, green border, green writing. Front cover - sketch of Byrneside hall by Janet Donaldson-Allen. Back cover - photo of horse drawn wagon loaded with bags of wheat.byrneside victoria, byrneside 100th anniversary, byrneside hall victoria -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, A Handbook for Enthusiasts - Local History, 1985
Showing how to find information on researcing and writing history in Country and Municipal areasBlue hard cover, dust cover wrap around. Illustration of Yarra St., Geelong 1872 by A Webb. Collection Geelong Art GalleryFord 1987research, reference -
National Wool Museum
Pamphlet, Stanbury Corriedales - history of the 80s
"Stanbury Corriedales" - history of the 80s at the Stanbuy Corriedale Stud, run by the Wettenhall family.corriedale sheep sheep breeding, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., stanbury corriedale stud, victoria, corriedale sheep, sheep breeding -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Colin Briton, Outcasts, Mists and Shadows: a short history of institutional care around Yarra Bend, Melbourne, 2019
History of institutional care in Yarra Bend Park and Studley Park by Colin Briton.[Northcote, Victoria] : Colin Briton, [2018] ©2018 v, 118 pages, 11 pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm non-fictionHistory of institutional care in Yarra Bend Park and Studley Park by Colin Briton.institutional care -- victoria -- melbourne -- history., health facilities -- victoria -- melbourne -- history, asylums -- victoria -- melbourne -- history., reformatories for women -- victoria -- melbourne -- history. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW2, Brenda M Tranter, One Man in a Small Part of History; Lieutenant Arthur Edmund Tranter (VX 52843), 2014
Arthur Edmund Tranter POW. Refer Cat No 7944 for his service history.Soft cardboard cover, black print on front, white background, front sepia half portrait photo of a soldier in uniform. 60 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated with black / white, sepia & colour photos, maps, diagrams, illustrations. Adhesive label on front end paper: “Handwritten signature” Adhesive label front end paper handwritten in blue ink: “Brenda M Tranter”book, 2/29th -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder (article and photographs), The Herb Norman Swimming Pool and Yarra Plenty Indoor Pool, history 1976-2008, comp. by Helen Webb, with a foreword by Rosie Bray, 2019_
History of the Herb Norman Swimming Pool, opened in 1978 and originally used by Watsonia High School; acquired by the Balwyn Yarra Swimming Club in 1984, which changed its name to the Yarra Swim School in the late 1980s. Includes the history of the Yarra Plenty Swimming Club and Yarra Swim SchoolLarge folder containing colour photographs, newspaper clippings and textyarra plenty swimming club, yarra swim school, watsonia high school, herb norman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Alistair Fincher, "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995", 1995
.1 - Essay or Report - 16 A4 photocopied sheets stapled in the top left hand corner with a green sheet on the front, titled "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995" written by Alistair Fincher. Gives a detailed history of the depot, its routes, relationship to the cable tramways, some stories, the Restaurant tram, comment from Chris Jacobson, Inspector Frank Reardon, Jack Gregan, electrocution of Dan White climbing a roof, Kingsway, "the TV programme "Our World", Women of the depot. Includes notes on industrial disputes, tram types, a map showing countries of origins, a WW2 Roll of Honour, and a list of Union delegates. .2 - Illustration of a logo - red circle with a SW6 tram - 70 years - colour photocopy cut into a circular.trams, tramways, hanna st, south melbourne depot, stories, kingsway, women drivers, conductors, accidents, tv broadcasts -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Gordon Yabsley, Reprint 2001
History of 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War 2An "ancestor" unit of the RegimentSoft covered book with photographs, 152 pages. A history of the 2/4th Australian Armoured Regimental Group.2/4 armoured regiment, history, armoured corps -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017, 4 Mar 2017
From left; Jim Connor (President), Sue Law (former President), Doug Orford (Committee) and Harry Gilham (former President) outside the Local History Centre. Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Ross Baird, "A descriptive history of MMTB buses 1923 - 1983"
Document titled "A descriptive history of MMTB buses 1923 - 1983" compiled by Ross Baird for the Bus and Coach Society of Victoria. Presented in a date and event history format for bus services and routes operated by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board from 1923 to 1983 when services were taken over by The Met.Yields information about the MMTB Bus services.Document - 16 A4 sheets, printed.mmtb, buses, bscv -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Reports, Ringwood East Primary School: A short history of the state school and two letters pertaining to the finding of information.c1969, c.1969
A short history of the state school at Ringwood East and two letters pertaining to the finding of information.5 pagers of typewritten sheets - foolscap; 2 letters re the Ringwood East State School 4180 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Rigby, Lest We Forget: History of the RSL 1916 - 1986, 1986
Details the history of the Returned Services League (RSL) from its inception in 1916 to 1986.Book, brown buckram hard cover with title on cover & spine in gold lettering. Purple dust cover with illustration on front. Title in white letters. 229 pages with cut edges. Contains black & white & colour illustrations.On title page signed by authors: Peter Sekuless, Jacqueline Rees, Bendigo 6th July 1998books-history, societies-service clubs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Cedric Flower, Duck & cabbage tree: a pictorial history of clothes in Australia 1788-1914, 1968
157 p., black & white and colour illustrations, dust jacketnon-fictionclothing, australia social conditions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia's R.S.L. Pipes & Drums: Band History by Alasdair McAndrew, 2003
A short history of Watsonia RSL Pipes and Drums written by band member Alasdair McAndrew.Article, 4p., black text. Includes business card for band.watsonia rsl, watsonia rsl pipes and drums, alasdair mcandrew -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Southern Secretarial Service, Centenary history: Church of Saint John Sorrento, 1873-1973
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Eltham North history, 1945o
A short history of the development of Eltham North including information on some of the early families in the area.Typed article of 4 pages. eltham north -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Text Publishing, Yarra: a diverting history by Kristin Otto, 2009
Exploration of the history and meaning of Melbourne's Yarra river and those who have lived and worked on it. Softcover, 245 p. : ill. maps, ports. ISBN 9781921520006yarra river -
Peterborough History Group
Book, Living with lime: a history of Curdies River, 1988-89
History of the Curdies River and the growth of the lime industry and the people who lived along the river.56 page softcover book by Alf Poole, compiled 1988-89curdies river, lime industry victoria, dr curdie -
Peterborough History Group
Book, The History of Warrnambool, Capital of the Western Port of Victoria from 1847 to the end of 1886, 1980
History of Warrnambool, but includes information pertaining to the settlement of Peterborough - page 176 and page 127Reprint of an original book with references to the founding of the town of Peterborough in 1866 as a 'notable occurance'Facsimile edition printed in September 1980. Hardcover, 368 pages including index. peterborough, curdies river inlet, founding of peterborough, james meek, warrnambool -
National Wool Museum
Book, Across the black soil plains:a history of the Warren district
"Across the black soil plains:a history of the Warren district" -R M Brennan 1975 .pastoral industry - settlement -
National Wool Museum
Book, South Australia: its history, productions and natural resources, 1883
"South Australia its history, productions and natural resources" - J P Stow, 1883.William J Vandenbergh South Australian Legislature Sold 10-10-95 ..[.]..Library Comm..teewool - history sheep stations - history, wool - history, sheep stations - history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Pru Sanderson Design Pty Ltd, History and Description of 'Glencara', Sackville Street, 1984-1988
History, description, site plan and house plan of 'Glencara' at 59 Sackville Street, Kew.2-page document with site plan and internal layout of Glencara (b.1893,) 59 Sackville Street, Kew. The text in the document is identical to that in Pru Sanderson's Kew Conservation Study (1988).glencara -- sackville street -- kew (vic), houses -- sackville street -- kew -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WALKER, Donald, Beacons of hope : an early history of Cape Otway and King Island lighthouses, 1981, 1991
Signed by the author. Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.lighthouses, victoria, cape otway, history, tasmania, king island