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Book, Paul Brewer, War in focus : One hundred and fifty years of dramatic photography from the battlefield, 2005
Photographic essay of war over the agesIndex, ill, p.400.non-fictionPhotographic essay of war over the ageswar photography, "war photography - history -
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Book, Lionel Hudson, The rats of Rangoon : the inside story of the "fiasco" that took place at the end of the war in Burma, 1989
Wing commander Hudson was taken prisoner by the Japanese as a result of flying low over the River Irrawaddy in Burma. The author describes his years of starvation, brutality and disease inside a rangoon gaol.Ill, map, p.220.non-fictionWing commander Hudson was taken prisoner by the Japanese as a result of flying low over the River Irrawaddy in Burma. The author describes his years of starvation, brutality and disease inside a rangoon gaol. ex prisoners of war - biography, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - For God, Country, And The Hell Of It, John Hickman, 1985
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Book, Penguin Books, Stalingrad, 1998
Detailes account of the battle of StalingradIndex, ill, maps, p.512.non-fictionDetailes account of the battle of Stalingradbattle for stalingrad, world war 1939-1945 - campaighs - russia -
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Book, Vintage Books, Decent interval : an insider's account of Saigon's indecent end told by the C.I.A's chief strategy analyst in Vietnam, 1978
An insider's account of Saigon's indecent end told by the CIA's chief.Index, ill, maps, p.590.non-fictionAn insider's account of Saigon's indecent end told by the CIA's chief. vietnam - history 1945-1975, vietnam war 1961-1975 - american involvement -
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Book, Joseph John Parapuram, Sayonara Singapura, 2016
I was editor of The Malaya Tribune, a daily newspaper in Singapore, sleepily okaying Page One when 17 Japanese Zero bombers shattered the night. It was December 8, 1941. Having been fed daily stories full of optimism from London, we in Singapore hadn't an inkling that war with Japan was imminent … I sneaked out when there was a pause in the bombing. Limbs of every description - European, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Eurasian - were everywhere. Parapuram Joseph John - 'John' to all - is given an ultimatum by the Japanese invaders: work for us or face the consequences. He becomes No.2 at the Domei.Ill, p.220.non-fictionI was editor of The Malaya Tribune, a daily newspaper in Singapore, sleepily okaying Page One when 17 Japanese Zero bombers shattered the night. It was December 8, 1941. Having been fed daily stories full of optimism from London, we in Singapore hadn't an inkling that war with Japan was imminent … I sneaked out when there was a pause in the bombing. Limbs of every description - European, Indian, Chinese, Malay and Eurasian - were everywhere. Parapuram Joseph John - 'John' to all - is given an ultimatum by the Japanese invaders: work for us or face the consequences. He becomes No.2 at the Domei. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - singapore, personal recollections - joseph john parapuram -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Book, Sue Ebury, Weary : The life of Sir Edward Dunlop, 1994 (original) 1995 (this publication)
'Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop is known for looking after the men under his command during their time as prisoners of war. However, many would not know about his involvement in the Colombo Plan, his pioneering period in cancer surgery, and his time as a young and brilliant student who also represented Australia in rugby.' [From Trove record]Paperback book with a red cover that has a colour photo of an elderly man on the cover and spine, and white writing on the cover and spinenon-fiction'Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop is known for looking after the men under his command during their time as prisoners of war. However, many would not know about his involvement in the Colombo Plan, his pioneering period in cancer surgery, and his time as a young and brilliant student who also represented Australia in rugby.' [From Trove record]world war two, wwii, ww2, japan, prisoners of war -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Book, Monica Dickens, One pair of feet, 1942 (original publication), 1958 (this edition)
'As the effects of the war raging in Europe begins to be felt at home in London, Monica Dickens decides to do her bit and to pursue a new career, and so enrols as a student nurse at a hospital in rural Hertfordshire. By nature clever and spirited, she struggles to submit to the iron rule of the Matron and Sisters, and is alternately infuriated and charmed by her patients. That's not to mention the mountains of menial work that are a trainee's lot. But there are friends among the staff and patients, night-time escapades to dances with dashing army men, and her secret writing project to keep her going.' [From Trove record]Book has no dustjacket, is bound with blue book cloth and has gold text on the spinenon-fiction'As the effects of the war raging in Europe begins to be felt at home in London, Monica Dickens decides to do her bit and to pursue a new career, and so enrols as a student nurse at a hospital in rural Hertfordshire. By nature clever and spirited, she struggles to submit to the iron rule of the Matron and Sisters, and is alternately infuriated and charmed by her patients. That's not to mention the mountains of menial work that are a trainee's lot. But there are friends among the staff and patients, night-time escapades to dances with dashing army men, and her secret writing project to keep her going.' [From Trove record]nursing, england -
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Book, Carol Rosenhain, The Men Behind the Myth: The Fighting Leanes of Prospect, 2019
This book tells us the story of the Leane family and about their War exploitsnon-fictionThis book tells us the story of the Leane family and about their War exploitscharles bean, thomas john leane, colonel edwin thomas leane, warrant officer ernest albert leane, lieutenant colonel allan william leane -
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Book, : Wildgrass Books, 090806909X, 1983
Fictional account of the horrors of the Vietnam conflictp.261.fictionFictional account of the horrors of the Vietnam conflictvietnam war - fiction, vietnam conflict 1961-1975 - personal recollections -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE WORLD WAR II YEARS, EDWARD JABLONSKI, 1977
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Book, John Pilger, Heroes, 1986
The bestselling book from one of the finest investigative journalists of our time. The heroes of John Pilger's narrative are the many ordinary people he has witnessed coping with their lives in difficult and often brutal conditions- dissidents in the Soviet Union; victims of conflicts in Vietnam, Cambodia, Africa, India, the Middle East and Central America. They also include the Irish labouring generation of his great-great-grandfather, transported in irons to Australia for uttering 'unlawful oaths'. It is a vivid, engrossing and sometimes blackly amusing personal story covering the periods for which his journalism is renowned. John Pilger has witnessed many of the major world upheavals of the past thirty years, as well as the daily realities of injustices normally hidden from society's view. His reporting of these events has always been distinguished by his tenaciously researched facts - especially facts that governments and powerful interests would prefer to keep secret - and by his unerring and always compassionate pursuit of the truth. Highlights the silence of early historians about violent conflict; discusses contemporary issues; includes interviews with B. Randall and C. Perkins.Ill, index, p.194.non-fictionThe bestselling book from one of the finest investigative journalists of our time. The heroes of John Pilger's narrative are the many ordinary people he has witnessed coping with their lives in difficult and often brutal conditions- dissidents in the Soviet Union; victims of conflicts in Vietnam, Cambodia, Africa, India, the Middle East and Central America. They also include the Irish labouring generation of his great-great-grandfather, transported in irons to Australia for uttering 'unlawful oaths'. It is a vivid, engrossing and sometimes blackly amusing personal story covering the periods for which his journalism is renowned. John Pilger has witnessed many of the major world upheavals of the past thirty years, as well as the daily realities of injustices normally hidden from society's view. His reporting of these events has always been distinguished by his tenaciously researched facts - especially facts that governments and powerful interests would prefer to keep secret - and by his unerring and always compassionate pursuit of the truth. Highlights the silence of early historians about violent conflict; discusses contemporary issues; includes interviews with B. Randall and C. Perkins. journalism - 20th century - history, social conflict - 20th century - history -
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Book, Joseph Jenkins et al, Diary of a Welsh swagman, 1869-1894, 1977
Joseph Jenkins was a Welsh itinerant labourer in late 1800s Victoria. Exceptional for a labourer at the time, Jenkins had a high level of literacy and kept detailed daily diaries for over 25 years, resulting in one of the most comprehensive accounts of early Victorian working life.non-fictionJoseph Jenkins was a Welsh itinerant labourer in late 1800s Victoria. Exceptional for a labourer at the time, Jenkins had a high level of literacy and kept detailed daily diaries for over 25 years, resulting in one of the most comprehensive accounts of early Victorian working life.swagmen, diaries, castlemaine area, maldon area, itinerant labourer -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, Wise's 1905 Western Australia Post Office Directory, 2004
Digital copy of Western Australia's Post Office Directory1 optical discnon-fictionDigital copy of Western Australia's Post Office Directorywise's directory, western australia post office directory -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - SPITFIRE THE BIOGRAPHY, Jonathan Glancey, SPITFIRE, 2006
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, New South Wales police gazette compendium 1911-1915, 2008
New South Wales police gazette compendium 1911-1915 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrants1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales police gazette compendium 1911-1915 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, New South Wales police gazette compendium 1916-1920, 2008
New South Wales police gazette compendium 1916-1920 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrants1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales police gazette compendium 1916-1920 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, New South Wales police gazette compendium 1906-1910, 2007
New South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1906-1910 Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, Police Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else. They include court lists, lists of warrants issued, appointments and changes in the Police Service, lists of Justices of the Peace, lists of arrests and discharges and descriptions, escaped prisoners, and missing persons as well as notices of liquor, wine sellers, tobacco sellers, auctioneers and billiard licences. Notices from Police Gazettes from other states are also often included. Fascinating searching and useful information for anyone interested in New South Wales' history and people. Now searchable, these Gazettes on CD-ROM open up a world of interesting and comprehensive information about individual people and their lives in New South Wales.1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1906-1910 Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, Police Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else. They include court lists, lists of warrants issued, appointments and changes in the Police Service, lists of Justices of the Peace, lists of arrests and discharges and descriptions, escaped prisoners, and missing persons as well as notices of liquor, wine sellers, tobacco sellers, auctioneers and billiard licences. Notices from Police Gazettes from other states are also often included. Fascinating searching and useful information for anyone interested in New South Wales' history and people. Now searchable, these Gazettes on CD-ROM open up a world of interesting and comprehensive information about individual people and their lives in New South Wales.police gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, New South Wales police gazette compendium 1901-1905, 2007
New South Wales police gazette compendium 1901-1905 Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, Police Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else. They include court lists, lists of warrants issued, appointments and changes in the Police Service, lists of Justices of the Peace, lists of arrests and discharges and descriptions, escaped prisoners, and missing persons as well as notices of liquor, wine sellers, tobacco sellers, auctioneers and billiard licences. Notices from Police Gazettes from other states are also often included. Fascinating searching and useful information for anyone interested in New South Wales' history and people. Now searchable, these Gazettes on CD-ROM open up a world of interesting and comprehensive information about individual people and their lives in New South Wales.1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales police gazette compendium 1901-1905 Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, Police Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else. They include court lists, lists of warrants issued, appointments and changes in the Police Service, lists of Justices of the Peace, lists of arrests and discharges and descriptions, escaped prisoners, and missing persons as well as notices of liquor, wine sellers, tobacco sellers, auctioneers and billiard licences. Notices from Police Gazettes from other states are also often included. Fascinating searching and useful information for anyone interested in New South Wales' history and people. Now searchable, these Gazettes on CD-ROM open up a world of interesting and comprehensive information about individual people and their lives in New South Wales.police gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, Police Gazette New South Wales 19th Century Set 1862-1900
New South Wales Police Gazette 19th Century Set 1862-1900 Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, these Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else. Apart from any changes within the police force that are listed (promotions, demotions, dismissals, deaths etc), information is also given on housebreak-ins, robberies, arson, murders, lost horses and cattle, deserters, escaped prisoners, inquest verdicts, missing friends, and reports on those released. Notices from interstate police gazettes are sometimes included. Very detailed descriptions are often given for wanted people. Many victims of crime are also mentioned.7 optical discsnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette 19th Century Set 1862-1900 Compiled to be distributed amongst the Police Force only, these Gazettes contain details and information that can not be found anywhere else. Apart from any changes within the police force that are listed (promotions, demotions, dismissals, deaths etc), information is also given on housebreak-ins, robberies, arson, murders, lost horses and cattle, deserters, escaped prisoners, inquest verdicts, missing friends, and reports on those released. Notices from interstate police gazettes are sometimes included. Very detailed descriptions are often given for wanted people. Many victims of crime are also mentioned.police gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, New South Wales police gazette compendium 1931-1935, 2009
New South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1931-1935 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrants1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1931-1935 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, New South Wales police gazette compendium 1936-1938, 2009
New South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1936-1938 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrants1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1936-1938 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, New South Wales police gazette compendium 1926-1930, 2009
New South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1926-1930 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrants1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Police Gazette Compendium 1926-1930 Police gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, New South Wales police gazette compendium 1921-1925, 2009
New South Wales police gazette compendium 1921-1925 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrants1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales police gazette compendium 1921-1925 Police Gazettes provided information and instructions to members of the police force. You can expect the New South Wales Police Gazettes to include the following information that will usually list names and sometimes personal details, descriptions with photograph. Addresses and/or occupations may be an added bonus for the researcher: • apprehensions • complainants • deaths in public places • escapees and absconders from custody • lost or stolen property and stock—names of victims; sketches of jewellery and watches • deserting wives, families, etc • deserting from military service • deserting from merchant vessels • inquests • missing friends • persons suspected or wanted for a crime and warrants issued • police promotion examination results and appointments • prisoners discharged from gaols • prisoners released on tickets of leave (under licence) • prohibited immigrantspolice gazettes, new south wales -
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Mixed media, Archive CD Books Australia, The New South Wales calendar and general post office directory 1833, 2008
New South Wales Calendar & Post Office Directory 1833 This volume begins with a 'Sketch of the Colony', followed by a calendar for 1833, and directions if sailing or travelling by road. The itinerary of roads is an interesting section listing all features (houses, mills, gates, bridges, stations, bush etc), as well as anecdotal information on some people, covering almost 100 pages of the book. The 'Rules and Regulations' relating to everything from land assigned to convicts, county boundaries to discharged soldiers, ports and quarantine. All arel covered and make for interesting reading. Parliamentarians, coroners, barristers, attorneys, surveyor-generals, surgeons, police, ministers of religion, schools and colleges, banks and insurance companies, auctioneers, mail coaches, exports, arrivals and departures of vessels throughout the year (not including passengers) and more are all listed. There is a reasonable section on the military of New South Wales and the various battalions. The Post Office Directory section covers about 100 pages, listing people alphabetically by surname, occupation and often both home and work address. This covers Sydney, suburbs and country regions.1 optical discnon-fictionNew South Wales Calendar & Post Office Directory 1833 This volume begins with a 'Sketch of the Colony', followed by a calendar for 1833, and directions if sailing or travelling by road. The itinerary of roads is an interesting section listing all features (houses, mills, gates, bridges, stations, bush etc), as well as anecdotal information on some people, covering almost 100 pages of the book. The 'Rules and Regulations' relating to everything from land assigned to convicts, county boundaries to discharged soldiers, ports and quarantine. All arel covered and make for interesting reading. Parliamentarians, coroners, barristers, attorneys, surveyor-generals, surgeons, police, ministers of religion, schools and colleges, banks and insurance companies, auctioneers, mail coaches, exports, arrivals and departures of vessels throughout the year (not including passengers) and more are all listed. There is a reasonable section on the military of New South Wales and the various battalions. The Post Office Directory section covers about 100 pages, listing people alphabetically by surname, occupation and often both home and work address. This covers Sydney, suburbs and country regions.new south wales, post office directory (nsw) -
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Mixed media, Alfred G Yewen, Yewen's directory of the landholders of New South Wales (1900), 2004
Yewen's Directory of Landholders, New South Wales 1900 This was the "first broad attempt at publishing a complete directory of landowners in New South Wales ..." The directory is divided into approximately 1900 postal localities grouped under 87 larger districts. There is an introduction and summary to each district. It indicates for each landholder whether they are dairy farmers, graziers or agriculturalists and what crops are under cultivation in the following categories - wheat, maize, barley, oats, potatoes, tobacco, sugar, other crops, grapes and orchard fruits. This a wonderful, extensive guide to over 70,000 landholders throughout NSW, by district and postal address. The main directory is supplemented by further useful information: ~ A list of butter factories, creameries cheese and bacon factories, flour mills, sugar mills, ice works etc. ~ A large fold out chart with a breakdown of crops under cultivation and livestock by district ~ A summary table of the landed estate of New South Wales ~ Indexes to the districts, the postal localities and over 50 advertisers in the directory.1 optical discnon-fictionYewen's Directory of Landholders, New South Wales 1900 This was the "first broad attempt at publishing a complete directory of landowners in New South Wales ..." The directory is divided into approximately 1900 postal localities grouped under 87 larger districts. There is an introduction and summary to each district. It indicates for each landholder whether they are dairy farmers, graziers or agriculturalists and what crops are under cultivation in the following categories - wheat, maize, barley, oats, potatoes, tobacco, sugar, other crops, grapes and orchard fruits. This a wonderful, extensive guide to over 70,000 landholders throughout NSW, by district and postal address. The main directory is supplemented by further useful information: ~ A list of butter factories, creameries cheese and bacon factories, flour mills, sugar mills, ice works etc. ~ A large fold out chart with a breakdown of crops under cultivation and livestock by district ~ A summary table of the landed estate of New South Wales ~ Indexes to the districts, the postal localities and over 50 advertisers in the directory.new south wales, landowners (nsw) -
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Mixed media, Claude Leplastier, Willoughby's fifty years a retrospect of the jubilee period of the Council of the Municipality of Willoughby for the years 1865 to 1915, 2007
Willoughby's Fifty Years 1865-1915 Willoughby is a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, in New South Wales. The Municipal Council of Willoughby encompasses the suburbs of Artarmon, Castle Cove, Castlecrag, Chatswood, Chatswood West, Middle Cove, Naremburn, North Willoughby, Northbridge, Willoughby and Willoughby East. The members of the Willoughby Council felt it fitting to produce a history of Willoughby's first 50 years as part of its Jubilee celebrations held in 1915. Covering the period from 1865 to 1915, details of the primary matters of public importance are mentioned, along with council matters and persons. A short account has been written about some of the businesses, industries and institutions. This together with information on pioneers of the district (both past and present), and the many photographs included makes for a wonderful historical record of this region.1 optical discnon-fictionWilloughby's Fifty Years 1865-1915 Willoughby is a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, in New South Wales. The Municipal Council of Willoughby encompasses the suburbs of Artarmon, Castle Cove, Castlecrag, Chatswood, Chatswood West, Middle Cove, Naremburn, North Willoughby, Northbridge, Willoughby and Willoughby East. The members of the Willoughby Council felt it fitting to produce a history of Willoughby's first 50 years as part of its Jubilee celebrations held in 1915. Covering the period from 1865 to 1915, details of the primary matters of public importance are mentioned, along with council matters and persons. A short account has been written about some of the businesses, industries and institutions. This together with information on pioneers of the district (both past and present), and the many photographs included makes for a wonderful historical record of this region.new south wales, local government (nsw), willoughby (nsw) -
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Mixed media, Eric Russell, Drummoyne-Concord history set, 2008
Drummoyne - Concord History Set Drummoyne: A Western Suburb's History from 1794 Concord: A Centenary History These publications commemorate the centenary of local government in the district and outline the history since settlement to 1982. They contain a number of useful photographs and maps of the area. Local and regional histories often include the names of community leaders such as business people, local government officers and elected members. They name: • Early settlers in the district • Mayors, Aldermen and Town Clerks Local and regional histories provide an insight into the past circumstances and environment of small communities. They give the historian an understanding of how people of the time lived their day-to-day lives. They are of particular interest to family historians who may have ancestors living in the community, as while they may find no mention of their families, they will certainly come across issues and events that they certainly experienced.1 optical discnon-fictionDrummoyne - Concord History Set Drummoyne: A Western Suburb's History from 1794 Concord: A Centenary History These publications commemorate the centenary of local government in the district and outline the history since settlement to 1982. They contain a number of useful photographs and maps of the area. Local and regional histories often include the names of community leaders such as business people, local government officers and elected members. They name: • Early settlers in the district • Mayors, Aldermen and Town Clerks Local and regional histories provide an insight into the past circumstances and environment of small communities. They give the historian an understanding of how people of the time lived their day-to-day lives. They are of particular interest to family historians who may have ancestors living in the community, as while they may find no mention of their families, they will certainly come across issues and events that they certainly experienced.new south wales, drummoyne-concord (nsw), five dock (nsw) -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Mixed media, J Cheyne Wharton, The Jubilee history of Parramatta in commemoration of the first half-century of municipal government, 1861-1911, 2007
Jubilee History of Parramatta 1861-1911 Published in 1911 to coincide with the Jubilee of Parramatta, this history is a wonderful record of a time past. Consisting of 200 pages the book is divided into two parts, the first being about the Parramatta Council and related topics. The rest of the book covers life in the early days - churches, schools, the defence force, societies, charities and institutions, sports, parks and the Sydney to Parramatta railway. Details of many personalities, including 'distinguished Parramattans' as well as other locals who are 'Men of Mark' are all included. The book also goes into the culture and progress of Parramatta and includes over 200 photos and many advertisements. This is a valuable resource for those with an interest in the region, or the families associated with it.1 optical discnon-fictionJubilee History of Parramatta 1861-1911 Published in 1911 to coincide with the Jubilee of Parramatta, this history is a wonderful record of a time past. Consisting of 200 pages the book is divided into two parts, the first being about the Parramatta Council and related topics. The rest of the book covers life in the early days - churches, schools, the defence force, societies, charities and institutions, sports, parks and the Sydney to Parramatta railway. Details of many personalities, including 'distinguished Parramattans' as well as other locals who are 'Men of Mark' are all included. The book also goes into the culture and progress of Parramatta and includes over 200 photos and many advertisements. This is a valuable resource for those with an interest in the region, or the families associated with it.new south wales, parramatta jubilee history -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Mixed media, William Hanson, Pastoral possessions of New South Wales, 2006
'Pastoral Possessions of New South Wales' by William Hanson was published in 1889. The book is divided into three sections; the Eastern division, the Central division and the Western division, all containing information on the areas of land owned. Each pastoral holding includes the land district and county in which each pastoral holding is situated, the area in acres, the annual rent and licence fee and the rate per acre and per section for each leasehold and resumed area respectively together with the names of the registered pastoral holders of the crown. The information is detailed and includes the date of notification in the government gazette. This book is useful for local and family historians and for those with interest in or who have ancestors who worked or owned pastoral holdings.1 optical discnon-fiction'Pastoral Possessions of New South Wales' by William Hanson was published in 1889. The book is divided into three sections; the Eastern division, the Central division and the Western division, all containing information on the areas of land owned. Each pastoral holding includes the land district and county in which each pastoral holding is situated, the area in acres, the annual rent and licence fee and the rate per acre and per section for each leasehold and resumed area respectively together with the names of the registered pastoral holders of the crown. The information is detailed and includes the date of notification in the government gazette. This book is useful for local and family historians and for those with interest in or who have ancestors who worked or owned pastoral holdings.new south wales, early pastoralists