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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Lavell Leona and Roach Zillah, Rock Hunting in the Cave country, 1980c
Short descriptive stories of rock hunting trips in the Buchan area Victoria naming different gemstones to be found in the district and where to find them. Amusing pen and ink drawings by Z Roach thoroughoutcollections, topography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Purchell Frank, The Prison on the Bay. Victorian Training Ship ''John Murray.''
The story of the Victorian Government training ship John Murray ex barque Loch Ryan from commissioning in 1910 to 1917 when this project to train buys for life in the navy was abandoned indexed illustrated168/300 Frank Purchellnaval history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, George Adams (Tattersall) - his romantic career), 1959
A brief biography of George Adams and the story of the Tattersall Lottery which he founded. The political climate which led to the introduction of State Lotteries to finance public hospitals is examined, and other beneficiaries are included.Born 1839 to 1904bibliography, social history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Korea Biographies 2001 50th. Anniversary Commemoration, 2001
Stories of Korean War veterans, service nurses and war widows who represented the Australian Korean War veteran community in the official mission to Korea in April 2001 to commemorate the 50th.anniversary of the Korean War.military history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Flagg Simon and Gurciulla Sebastion, Flynn of the Inland, 2008
A story of the struggle of the Aboriginal Pepper family to survive in the prevailing attitudes of the early twentieth century The extracts from Archival records show the harsh and uncompromising attitude of government, and the effect laws and policies haaboriginals, genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Bombala and Districts Historical Society, Creeks and Harbours of the Gippsland Lakes and Eastern Gippsland, 2010
A book telling the history of Rockton, New South Wales prompted by the reminisences of Mr Neil Platts who spent his life in the area and was able to recall the stories told to hi by the older generationtownship, genealogy -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Green Grocers Shop at 150 Main Street Stawell with Restored Verandah & Posts
Business Premises 150 Main Street restored with verandah posts. Earlier owned by F. Allah who conducted a Green Grocers there.Black & white restored building at 150 Main Street Stawell. Now and accountant's offices. Previous owner F. Allan conducted a greengrocer business. The two story building restored with veranda posts.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Green Grocers Shop at 150 Main Street Stawell
Business Premises 150 Main Street. Earlier owned by F. Allam who conducted a Green Grocers there. Now Accountants offices.Black and White photograph of a fruit shop facade. The building has a parapet top and cantilever veranda with a roll up awning underneath. The four windows on the top story have interesting window designs.Fresh Fruit and Vegetables stawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Priceless film discovered, 1979
Melbourne man, Ken Robb accidentally stumbled across rare footage from what is believed to be the world's first fill length film. The scenes are from a 1906 production 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'.Melbourne man, Ken Robb accidentally stumbled across rare footage from what is believed to be the world's first fill length film. The scenes are from a 1906 production 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'.Melbourne man, Ken Robb accidentally stumbled across rare footage from what is believed to be the world's first fill length film. The scenes are from a 1906 production 'The Story of the Kelly Gang'.robb, ken, the story of the kelly gang(film), films -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Forty years & beyond, 2006
A story about Antonio Park Primary School from 1966-2000 and beyond.A story about Antonio Park Primary School from 1966-2000 and beyond. Comp. by the staff of Antonio Park primary School. Copy of paintings of acacia and grevillea by Wendy Rees-Harrison as frontispiece.A story about Antonio Park Primary School from 1966-2000 and beyond. antonio park primary school, paintings -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph showing Keith McDiarmid Snr telling his story of volunteering as a human guinea pig during army experiments to find a cure for malaria in 1945 Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, people, recreation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - The Shamrock Story by Frank Cusack
BHS Collection16-page soft cover booklet. 'The Shamrock Story' by Frank Cusack. A history of the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo. Published 1981 and printed at The Cambridge Press, Bendigo Includes B&W illustrations and photos. shamrock, hotel, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - "Next of Kin. Search Begins", Bendigo Advertiser, November 25 2017
Mr Wilfred (or William) Warwick's name is listed on a war memorial in Rosendale, in the United Kingdom. He died in a prisoner of war camp in 1918. Why did he list his next of kin as one Mrs A. L. Pankhurst of Wattle Street Bendigo?Bendigo Advertiser. Search for Relationship between Mr. Warwick and Mrs Pankhurst of Wattle Street, Bendigo. Cover story in Bendigo Advertiser dated Saturday December 16, 2017. Genealogist Judy Pearman.controversy, william warwick, mrs pankhurst -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Dr. Longden's home, Learmonth St. West, Buninyong, July 1993
Dr. Frank Longden was appointed as a newly-graduated doctor to Buninyong in 1888, and served the people of Buninyong and district until his death in 1938. This house was built in 1892 as a wedding present from his bride’s father to his daughter on the occasion of her marriage to Dr. Longden. The surgery was in the front room, and a dispensary was located in the garden.Built by prominent citizen, fine example of substantial doctor's residence and surgery, has been carefully restored.B/W photograph, double-story brick dwelling, bay window on left, verandahs both floors on right, with iron lace. Iron lace fence, brick pillars, trees in front yard.buninyong, dwelling, streetscape, learmonth street, longden -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Copy of news clipping: The Riches of Poverty Reef, The Riches of Poverty Reef, July 15, 1964
Murray Comrie Collection. Photocopy of a page from People magazine, of July 15, 1964 with article titled 'The Riches of Poverty Reef'. Explains the history of the name of Poverty Reef Mine in Tarnagulla, and stories relating to the mine's operation. tarnagulla, poverty reef mine, names -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Donovan, Mark, Ticket to Remington, A 'Link' Murlee Story by Mark Donovan, 1953
Western story about a railroad company experiencing issues with a rival company. 192 pages.Hard cover book with a colour image of a horse rearing above a man lying on the ground whilst another man looks on. Western story about a railroad company experiencing issues with a rival company.fictionWestern story about a railroad company experiencing issues with a rival company. 192 pages.westerns, railroads, gun fights, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Richmond, Mary (psudonym of Kathleen Lindsay), Those bright horizons, [n.d.] [1949?]
Romantic fiction set in India.160 p. : green cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to cover, depicting a man an woman embracing while another woman looks on. Summary of story pasted to half-title page.fictionRomantic fiction set in India.mary richmond, fiction, romance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 16 Morack Rd., Vermont, 2000
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 16 Morack Rd., Vermont This property is listed as having sold for $240,000 in 2000 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a brick single story house. On the left is a driveway leading to a connected garage, while to the right in the foreground is a front lawn, with a couple of gumtrees.16 Morack Rd., Vermont Margaret Picken © 2000 Woodards - Balwynwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, vermont, vermont south -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: THE BEILHARZ STORY
BHS CollectionPassages from 'The Story of the Beilharz Family' pages 195-218 by Dr Paul Sauer, published by Heinz w Beilharz, 2nd edition revised and in English 1988, introduction by Kurt Beilharz Ravenswood. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992
Apartments opened for 1991 / 1992 season.Colour photograph of Bellevue Apartments. Three story building Built on Marine Parade. Rear upper view of Maranui can be seen in background. Paved driveway on left of complex. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, High Tech Printing Services, Keysor VC - Gallipoli's Quiet Hero, 2014
Biography of Leonard Keysor. This is the personal story of one of Australia's 9 VC recipients at Gallipoli & the story of his family. Compiled by his great neice, Kiera Quinn Lockyer.Soft cardboard cover, black print on front, spine & back. Mottled beige background with two black & white photos on front. Larger photo is a painting of a soldier in uniform on the battlefield, smaller photo is a half portrait of a soldier in uniform. 302 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos of people, certificates, medals, ships & buildings.Front flyleaf signed in black ink: “Keira Quinn Lockyer”books-military, photography-photographs, keysor, vc -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Maritime Novel, Joseph Conway, The Arrow Of Gold, 1919
This book was written by the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. Joseph Conrad, author, (1857-1927): - Joseph Conrad was Polish-born and became a British subject in 1886. He was a renowned marine fiction writer and also, for a short time, a mariner and Captain. As a boy of 13 years old, Joseph Conrad’s desire was to be a sailor. At 19, he joined the British merchant marine, working in several roles. He eventually qualified as a captain but only served in this role once, from 1888-89, when he commanded the barque Otago sailing from Sydney to Mauritius. In 1889 he also began writing his first novel, Almayer’s Folly. He retired from life as a mariner in 1894, aged 36. Conrad’s visits to Australia from 1878 to 1982, and his affection for Australia, were later commemorated by a plaque in Circular Quay, Sydney. Conrad continued as an author. It is said that many of the characters in his books were inspired by his maritime experiences and the people he had met. By the end of his life, he had completed many stories and essays, and 19 novels, plus one incomplete novel titled ‘Suspense’ that was finished and published posthumously. Shortly before he passed away, in 1924, Conrad was offered a Knighthood by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald for his work but declined. About the Pattison Collection: - The Pattison Collection is a group of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, (WMI) which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The book is significant for its connection with the renowned maritime author Joseph Conrad. It is also important for being part of the historic group of books called the Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, which was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly in Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.The Arrow Of Gold: A Story Between Two Notes Author: Joseph Conrad Publisher: T Fisher Unwin Date: 1919 Blue hardcover book with title and call numbers on spine, and handwritten pencil inscription on ply page. Also stockers on the front endpaper have inscriptions and a stamp. The book is part of the Pattison Collection. Spine label, typed text: "PAT 823.9 CON" Sticker on Pastedown front endpaper; "Warrnambool Public Library" covered by a sticker; "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Front loose endpaper is stamped; "Corangamite Regional Library Service"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, joseph conrad, captain joseph conrad, maritime author, marine author, nautical author, sailor, seafarer, georg stage, 1882 ship, danish ship, training ship, boys killed, alan villiers, ship joseph conrad, mystic seaport, museum ship, warrnambool mechanics institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, the arrow of gold -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Fiction Novel, THE CRUISER
Story of a Cruiser in WW2Hard Cover with damaged Dust CoverAuthor Warren Tute Publisher Cassell and Co Ltd London. No date. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Dunera Scandal, 1983
The story of the Dunera BoysHard cover book. Black cover with white writing,striking jacket cream with red writing. A circle of blue with barbed wire across it.dunera scandal, internment camp treatment, jews, wartime -
Torquay and District Historical Society
News paper article & Photos, Legacy of the storm ,Scammell house
Story of Scammell House Article & Photos -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, A.W. Vanstan, Reminiscences of Moyston, 1989
Stories about Moyston.Cream card Cover with Brown PrintReminiscences of Moyston by A.W Vanstanstawell -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Writings of Douglas Jerrold, The Writings of Douglas Jerrold, Vol.4, Cakes and Ale, 1852
Short story collection.Green cloth- bound hardcover book with embossed decoration to front and back covers. Spine torn, front cover separated from body. Foxing throughout. 342 pp. Poor condition.Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp inside front cover. Indecipherable markings (X77)? top left corner. Flyleaf, upper centre, '166', red ink underlined.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Sinners Beware, c1930
Short stories for girls.Paper bound and sewn soft cover book. Binding loose. 128 pp. Fair condition.Front cover 'Emily Elizabeth Glanville/Sydney Street/Kilmore/Vic/Xmas 1935'.religion, glanville collection. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Mavis Blackie & Dianne Kelly, Kingskettle to Newbury Park, The Simpsons of Stawell and Concongella - Previously Cat No 3603, 2009
Stories of the Simpson FamiliesGreen Card Cover with Black Print and drawings top left, lower right is a wattleKingskettle to Newbury Park The Simpsons of Stawell and Concongellastawell -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book Australians at War, Australians at War by Peter Cochrane, Published 2001
Story of Australia at WarHard cover with 272 pages which has reproductions of photos in black and white and colour.