Front cover has a drawing depicting a small boy holding a piece of grass looking out of a window at a bird sitting on a tree branch. A Little Golden Book 243 : 30 Back cover has a list of The Little Golden Library. Surrounding the list is a series of cartoon pictures of various characters from the books.fictionA book from the Little Golden Books series of children's books that was founded in 1942.little golden book, jack's adventure, edith thacher hurd, john p miller, golden press, fiction

Cover is blue with the title and author written in black on the front cover and spine. There is also a drawing of a laurel wreath with an arrow in the middle pointing down. This may be the symbol of the publisher.fictionA novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.school life, city life, boarding school, fiction, talbot baines reed

There is no dust cover. Front cover shows the series name, the title of the book, the author's name and the publisher's name.fictionThis is a delightful book that will appeal to children of all ages, and especially those of the tenderer years. Old Bob the sundowner is a character who will endear himself to young readers. So will his two small friends, Roddy and Susan, to whom he imparts all the vast lore of the bush he has gained during a lifetime of wandering.australia, nature, birds, c.k. thompson, fiction, old bob

Front dust cover shows a boy holding a rope lasso hiding behind tall grasses watching a black horse. There are other horses in the background. Also in the background is a grass plain which is ringed by mountains. The book itself is bound in red with the title in black writing. On the front of the book there is a logo of the Panther Library. The name of the author, the title and the publisher are written in black down the spine of the book.fictionPete Cimarron, the wild boy, was raised by Indians in the Wild Grass Country of Texas. When the Indians moved on to new hunting grounds Pete was left to take care of himself. This he does by roaming over the Wild Grass Country catching wild horses, which he sells to his friend Murky Joe. When the wagon trains from the east begin to settle near the Wild Grass Country, Pete finds himself swept into an exciting struggle to claim and hold his land.indians, texas, horses, rex dixon, panther library, fiction

No dust cover. Book is red with the title and the author's name in black on the front cover and spine.fictionA sequel to 'The Twins at Timber Creek'. Adventures in the Australia countryside for children 7 to 11.australia, country life, fiction, mavis thorpe clark

No dust cover. Front cover has an illustration of some men sitting around a camp fire. The name of the author and the series is on the spine. On the back cover is a list of books published in the same series.fictionA book of stories and poems by Henry Lawson collected and published in 1949 especially for children.henry lawson, poetry, fiction, junior library of australian books

Dust cover has an illustration of a boy scout attempting to cross a flooded river. The reverse of the dust cover has information regarding The Crown Library; a series of school and adventure books for boys and girls.fictionAdventurers, Ltd., was a band of Scouts, all tip-top chaps. they liked to challenge Scouts in neighbouring towns-just to see how good they were. Not one of the Associations they visited ever succeeded in beating Andy, Sam Dodds, Smithy, Fatty Leadfield and the rest, but some of the adventures that came along in the process nearly did! Andy and the haunted tower, for instance; and Dickie Goole and the crashed pilot on the mountain; and the dangerous adventure of the two men in the quicksand. Another first-rate Scouting story by this favourite author.scouts, adventure, arthur catherall, fiction

No dust cover. Book is bound in blue with the title and author in black on the front cover and the spine.fictionJim and his friend Nugget are air pilot and observer employed as scouts by a Norwegian whaling expedition. Sent out to find the Oslo, a whale-chaser which seems to be out of wireless touch with the parent ship, they find her all right, but deserted! Deserted in that desert of snow and ice the Antartic Circle. This is only the beginning of a great adventure, of plots and counter plots centered around a Spanish treasure-ship locked for three centuries in the ice.whaling, whaling ship, adventure, arthur catherall, fiction

Front cover has an illustration showing two people, one carrying a rifle, a donkey and a large boa constrictor. In the background is a tree-house and a bay of water with a small boat floating in the water. The back cover has a list of Hamly Classic books and the details of the publisher of the book.fictionThe Swiss Family Robinson-father, mother and four young sons - are callously abandoned on a sinking ship near the rocky shore of an unknown land. the father, a man of unbounded energy and resourcefulness, makes a raft by means of which they ferry themselves and many useful goods to the shore. They establish a camp and are later able to salvage much of the cargo. Their first home, a tree-house, is later abandoned in favour of a cave which they convert into a permanent residence. their New Switzerland abounds in wild life and useful trees and plants, and they are able to lead a happy and diligent life farming, hunting, fishing and devising means of supplying all their household needs. Many years pass and the lads grow up strong and adventurous. At last the discovery of another castaway and the eventual arrival of a rescue ship set them the problem - to return to Europe or to remain in New Switzerland?swiss family robinson, shipwreck, switzerland, johann r. wyss, fiction

No dust cover. Front cover is light green. At the top of the cover is an illustration of three ships in black. Under the top illustration is the title of the book in black. In the center is an illustration of a boy and a girl sitting opposite each other, both reading books. At the foot of the cover is an illustration of an open book with a grape vine flowing across it. Underneath are the words 'Herbert Strang's Library in black. The title, author and publisher are in black on the spine.fictionMoby Dick is the story of a man, a ship and a whale. It is a classic novel that was originally written in 1851.moby dick, whale, whaling, whaling ship, herman melville, fiction

Front cover has a photograph of what appears to be a hedge. Back cover has a photograph of Steavenson Falls.non-fictionA book of photographs taken in and around Marysville before the 2009 Black Saturday bush fire.marysville, victoria, history

A pictorial book of the flora, fauna and waterfalls in the Marysville district affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfirePaperback. Front cover has a main photograph of Keppel's Hut on a misty day in the rainforest. There are also four small photographs along the lower edge of the front cover. They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday.marysville, victoria, australia, landmarks, flora, fauna, waterfalls, black saturday, bushfire, nature

A history of the stopping points on the Yarra TrackPaperback. Front cover has a black and white photograph of a wagon being pulled by two horses which have stopped to drink from a wide river. The back cover has a black and white photograph of an area of snow with a snow covered bush in the foreground.Sticker on front cover / Revised / Edition Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779marysville, yarra glen, wood's point, history, yarra track

A history of Narbethong taken from recollections of local residentsPaperback. Front cover has a photograph of a painting of 'Lucknow', a farm which was owned by the Yeates Family. Back cover has a black and white photograph of a lady standing next to a wooden sign post showing the Acheron Way and the distances to Marysville, Warburton, Narbethong and Healesville.Stamp of the Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779narbethong, history, victoria, australia, local history

Front cover has a photograph taken of one of the greens at the Marysville Community Golf Course. Back cover has a photograph of a red toadstool.non-fictionThis book was created to document through photographs, the history of the Marysville Community Golf and Bowls Club both before and after the Black Saturday Bushfire of 7th February, 2009.marysville community golf and bowls club, golf, bowls (game), marysville, black saturday bushfires, 2009, wildfires, victoria, history

Front cover has a black and white photograph of a bearded man whose story is in the book. The back cover has a photograph of a man with his back to the camera and the blurb about the book.non-fictionThe devastating Victorian bushfires of February 2009 claimed the lives of 173 people. Since then, residents and property-owners throughout the Shire of Murrindindi have rallied together to reclaim their homes, their communities, their relationships and the landscapes they love. Many of them are senior citizens, who have demonstrated through their resilience, wisdom and sense of humour that age often means nothing more than numbers. From CFA volunteers to church-wardens, shearers to scone-makers, older members of the Shire of Murrindindi continue to play their parts in helping communities rise from the ashes. These are their portraits-and some of their stories.black saturday, bushfire, photographs, portraits, victoria

An envelope with 12 black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria. The photographs were used for a series of photographs and postcards published by the Rose Stereograph Company in Armadale, Victoria.An envelope with photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria.12 Real Photographs/ For Your Snapshot Album PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA/ BY The Rose/ Stereograph Company PRINTERS & PHOTOGRAPHIC/ PUBLISHERS/ Armadale, Victoria PRICE/ 1/6keppel falls (image 1), cumberland falls (image 2), track to cora lynn falls (image 3), nichol's lookout (image 4), cameron cascades (image 5), stevenson falls (image 6), taggerty river (image 7), main street (image 8), glover walk (image 9), from murray pass (image 10), cora lynn falls (image 11), taggerty river (image 12), rose series postcard, rose stereograph company, souvenir

Fold out postcard which encloses 6 black and white photographs of attractions in and around Marysville in Victoria.Fold out postcard which encloses 6 black and white photographs of attractions in and around Marysville in Victoria.POSTAGE/ 1D/ PRINTED MATTER/ ONLY From If any correspondence is included, full letter rates of postage will apply.marysville, victoria, taggery river (image 1), cora lynn falls (image 2), talbot drive (image 3), steavenson's falls (image 4), main street from bridge (image 5), the log cabin (image 6), postcard, souvenir

A series of nine black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria that was published by the Barton Bros, Marysville and printed by Valentines Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A series of nine black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria that was published by the Barton Bros, Marysville, and printed by Valentines Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville. Thomas Barton was one of the earliest settlers in Marysville and with 16 children and numerous descendants, the name of Barton is synonymous with Marysville. Thomas John Barton, along with his business partner, Ewen Hugh Cameron, opened a butcher/abattoirs in Marysville in 1864. This was the first shop in Marysville. They supplied meat and other items to the miners along the Woods Point road. Thomas Barton was an active community member and was a key organiser in setting up the school in Marysville in 1870. After Thomas' death in 1911, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business and renamed it Barton Bros. Name & Address of/ sender allowed on/ cover STAMPS-/ 1d. Common-wealth/ 1 1/2d. British Empire If any Correspond'e/ letter rates postage From Published by BARTON BROS., Marysvillemarysville, victoria, barton bros, acheron way (image 1), keppel's falls (image 2), cumberland falls (image 3), stevenson falls (image 4), taggerty river (image 5), mount margaret (image 6), mount gordan (image 7), nicholl's lookout (image 8), the old ford (image 9), valentine publishing co, souvenir, postcard, thomas barton, ewen hugh cameron, francis adam barton, frederick barton

A series of nine black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria that was published by the Barton Bros, Marysville and printed by Valentines Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A series of black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria that was published by the Barton Bros, Marysville and printed by Valentines Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville. Thomas Barton was one of the earliest settlers in Marysville and with 16 children and numerous descendants, the name of Barton is synonymous with Marysville. Thomas John Barton, along with his business partner, Ewen Hugh Cameron, opened a butcher/abattoirs in Marysville in 1864. This was the first shop in Marysville. They supplied meat and other items to the miners along the Woods Point road. Thomas Barton was an active community member and was a key organiser in setting up the school in Marysville in 1870. After Thomas' death in 1911, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business and renamed it Barton Bros. To From Published by BARTON BROS., Marysvillemarysville, victoria, barton bros, acheron way (image 1), keppel's falls (image 2), cumberland falls (image 3), stevenson falls (image 4), taggerty river (image 5), mount margaret (image 6), mount gordan (image 7), nicholl's lookout (image 8), the old ford (image 9), postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, thomas barton, francis adam barton, frederick barton, ewen hugh cameron

An early colour tinted photograph of the intersection of the Buxton Marysville Road and the Marysville-Wood's Point Road.An early photograph of the Buxton Marysville Road and the Marysville-Wood's Point Road intersection. The Marysville-Buxton Road joins the Maroondah Highway which leads to Alexandra. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. On the right of the photograph can be seen 'The Crossways Hotel' which is circa 1920 and one of the oldest buildings still standing in Marysville. 'The Crossways Hotel' survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, through the efforts of the owner using buckets of water from the nearby Steavenson River. In the background can be seen the Poontawan Guest House which later became the Marysville Chalet Guest House which was on the site of the original Steavenson's Hotel. That guest house no longer exists and the Christ Church stands on the land where the guest house once stood. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, marysville chalet guest house, crossways hotel, christ church marysville, poontawan guest house, steavenson's hotel, valentine publishing co, souvenir, yarra track, wood's point road, mining, buxton-marysville road, marysville-wood's point road, maroondah highway, alexandra

A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls, Marysville, Victoria.A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls, Marysville, Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. At 84 metres high, Steavenson Falls is Victoria's tallest cascading waterfall. The falls are split into roughly five cascades, with the last of these plunging into a small, picturesque rock pool. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.stevenson falls, steavenson's falls, marysville, john steavenson, victoria, history, valentine publishing co, souvenir

An early colour tinted photograph of the Cumberland Falls near Marysville in Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.An early colour tinted photograph of the Cumberland Falls near Marysville in Victoria. These falls are located on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville-Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed.cumberland falls, waterfalls, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, a cameron, fj barton, cambarville, marysville-wood's point road, eucalyptus regnans, big culvert, yarra track, timber milling, 1939 bushfires, black saturday bushfires

An early colour tinted photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria.An early colour tinted photograph of the main street in Marysville, Victoria. This street is now known as Murchison Street. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, murchison street, history, valentine publishing co, souvenir

An early black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. That street is now known as Murchison Street. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ FOR CORRESPONDENCE/ FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. Dear Joan Just a card to wish all/ you girls a Merry Xmas/ I hope you all have a good time/ & suppose the Matron will/ throw a Big party/ Yours A Burgess.marysville, victoria, murchison street, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co

An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.taggerty river, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir

An early colour tinted photograph of the view of Mount Margaret from Marysville in Victoria.An early colour tinted photograph of the view of Mount Margaret from Marysville in Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.mount margaret, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir

An early black and white photograph of the old ford in Marysville, Victoria.An early photograph of the bridge at the end of the main street in Marysville which is near the Buxton-Marysville Road and the Marysville-Wood's Point Road intersection. The Marysville-Buxton Road joins the Maroondah Highway which leads to Alexandra. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, buxton-marysville road, marysville-wood's point road, maroondah highway, alexandra, yarra track, mining

An early colour tinted photograph of the old ford in Marysville, Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.An early photograph of the bridge at the end of the main street in Marysville which is near the Buxton-Marysville Road and the Marysville-Wood's Point Road intersection. The Marysville-Buxton Road joins the Maroondah Highway which leads to Alexandra. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, buxton-marysville road, marysville-wood's point road, maroondah highway, alexandra, yarra track, mining

An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville in Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.taggerty river, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir