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Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Carolyn Landon, Of friends & gardens : a history of the Cranbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, 2021
A history of the Cranbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria267 p.; 27 cmnon-fictionA history of the Cranbourne Friends of Royal Botanic Gardens Victoriacranbourne (vic.), cranbourne royal botanic gardens -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - UNKNOWN SOLDIER, WW1, Neil HANSON, "THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER", 2005
From the title page. "THE/ UNKNOWN/ SOLDIER/ The Story of the Missing/ of the Great War".Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard. Beige colour background. Black, red and white colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - front - silhouette of soldier with rifle, background gold colour crosses. Back - silhouette row of soldiers. 667 pages, cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated black and white and sepia photographs.publication, book, unknown soldier, ww1 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Jack Booth, Only The Tracks Remain, 1972
A novel about the history and anecdotes from some of the people who built Australia's railways.p.196.non-fictionA novel about the history and anecdotes from some of the people who built Australia's railways.novels in english. australian writers, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Peter Donovan et al, The Long Haul - Australian National 1978-1988, 1992
An illustrated history of Australian National from 1978 to 1988index, ill, maps, p.200.non-fictionAn illustrated history of Australian National from 1978 to 1988railroad trains -- australia -- history., railway history - australian national -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Patsy Adam-Smith 1924-2001, Prisoners of war: from Gallipoli to Korea, 1998
This book has not been written for ex-prisoners: they know the homesickness of exile, the tyranny of bondage; it was written for those people of today who know little of the experiences of these men and women, of their courage, endurance and pain. It has been written for the generations to come.Illustrated book. The front cover and spine have the same black and white photograph of six men walking ("the guards were old, the soldiers young. Bertie Giles is third from left) Front cover has full title in red and black print, authors name in white print. Spine has abbreviated title in red print, authors name in black and white print and publishers name in black print. Back cover has a black and white photograph of a group of women (Australian nurses, (civilian and army) after being held POW for almost three and a half years by the Japanese). Under this photograph is a summary of the book and information about the author.non-fictionThis book has not been written for ex-prisoners: they know the homesickness of exile, the tyranny of bondage; it was written for those people of today who know little of the experiences of these men and women, of their courage, endurance and pain. It has been written for the generations to come.prisoners of war-australia, world war 1914-1918-prisoners and prisons, world war 1939-1945-prisoners and prisons, korean war 1950-1953 - prisoners and prisons -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, McDonald, Gary, Australia's Trains, 1989
Features steam, diesel and electric locomotives and suburban trains of the Australian railways.ill, p.80.non-fictionFeatures steam, diesel and electric locomotives and suburban trains of the Australian railways.locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroads -- australia -- trains -- pictorial works -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - A DISCOVERY GUIDE SPACE DIARY, Salamander Books Ltd, 1989
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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated Book, History Books, '"5.30 Nurse!" The story of the Alfred Nurses'- Special Edition, 1996
Dedicated to all nurses who have contributed to and have been part of the Alfred Hospital 1871-1996. Special bound copy dedicated to Von ClinchWritten by Alfred nurse Helen Paterson with the support of the Alfred Hospital Nurses League, the book tells the story of Alfred nurses from the opening of the hospital in 1871. The closure of the school of nursing in 1992 was the catalyst for the book but the story continues.Special Edition- Illustrated hardcover book with dark blue/grey/red/gold marble effect front and back cover. Black leather corners and spine. Title and author's name are embossed in gold on a red background on spine. Also on spine are 13 gold bands and 5 gold decorations. The book has a matching cardboard sleeve.On title page there is a handwritten dedication "Presented to Von Clinch with our thanks for a terrific project, all the best Andrew" (publisher)alfred hospital, helen paterson, nurses’ history/story -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time-Life Books, The Italian campaign, 1977
Discusses the campaigns, battles, and leading military and political personalities in Italy during World War II.Index, bib, ill, , maps, p.208.non-fictionDiscusses the campaigns, battles, and leading military and political personalities in Italy during World War II. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - italy, italy - history - 1943-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life Books, The SS, 1988
Chronicles the history of the SS during World War IIIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.184.non-fictionChronicles the history of the SS during World War IIgermany - history - 1939-1945, world war 1939-1945 - waffen ss -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Patricia Mowbray 1920, Florence Nightingale and the Viceroys: a campaign for the health of the Indian people, 2008
This book reveals an aspect of Florence Nightingale's life that has been largely overlooked, namely her profound influence on the health and welfare of the Indian people during the latter half of the nineteenth century. It focuses on her collaborations with British statesmen, specifically the Viceroys of IndiaIllustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a dark grey cover with abbreviated title and authors mark embossed in gilt on the spine. The dust jacket has a light brown background, on the front of which is an illustration of a bust of a woman wearing a cape and lace cap (from the bronze bust of Florence Nightingale by Sir Robert Steele, cast by Allesandro Parlanti) Under this are 4 small black and white oval photographs of men in Victorian attire (viceroys: (9th Earl Elgin, Lord Lawrence, Henry Petty Fitzmaurice and Richard Southwell Bourke, Lord Mayo). The abbreviated title and author's name are printed in white on the front. Abbreviated title and publisher's mark are printed in white on the spine. On the back cover is a black and white photograph of a woman in Victorian attire earing a lace cap (Florence Nightingale [ca.1870]) there is also a quote printed in white ink about Florence Nightingale from the book 'Eminent Victorians' by Lytton Stracheynon-fictionThis book reveals an aspect of Florence Nightingale's life that has been largely overlooked, namely her profound influence on the health and welfare of the Indian people during the latter half of the nineteenth century. It focuses on her collaborations with British statesmen, specifically the Viceroys of Indiaflorence nightingale, india-viceroys, health care reform-india-19th century -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book, Cecil Woodham-Smith 1896-1977, Florence Nightingale, 1969
Biography of Florence NighingaleBook has a yellow white and purple cover with black print. A black and white illustration of a woman wearing a bonnet with a bow (from a watercolour of Florence Nightingale painted by J. Barrett in 1956) on the front cover, this is surrounded by a yellow frame. Below this border the publishers name is printed in black on a white background. At the top of the front cover authors name is printed on a yellow background, below this the title is printed on a purple background, and below this, on a white background a comment is printed re Florence Nightingale. Title, author's name and printers mark are also printed on the spine. On the back cover title and publisher's names are printed along with two reviews of the booknon-fictionBiography of Florence Nighingaleflorence nightingale, nurses-great britain-biography, crimean war -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
Books presented to the new Weatherly Library at Ballarat College in 1971 by Mrs Gladys Dalziel MacKenzie.The new Weatherly Library was opened in 1971 and its collection continued to be augmented by donation or bequest. Mrs Mackenzie Gladys Dalziel Weatherly was married to Eng-Cdr Harold Ponsonby Mackenzie, former Ballarat College school council member 1925-1946.. Her son, Alastair J Mackenzie was a member of the Ballarat College Council 1957-73 & Ballarat Clarendon College Council 1974-80. Alastair was significantly involved in the purchase of 1415 Sturt Street. This property was extensively renovated and opened as the Elsie Morison Creative Arts Centre in 1985. Four books cloth bound; various sizesBook plate on flyleaf: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / G D MacKenzie / June 1971.....g-d-mackenzie, h-p-mackenzie, ballarat-college, ballarat-college-council, new-weatherly-library, gladys-dalziel-mackenzie, 1971 -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Berwick Auxiliary papers, 1932 - 2001
The Berwick RVIB Auxiliary was formed on June 12, 1932. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1974 until 2001. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-191, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1995. A proposal was made to close down the Auxiliary at the November 2001 meeting.3 minute books -- various loose papers -- banking records and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Marjorie Morgan - Box Hill resident, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Article in Whitehorse Gazette on Marjorie Morgan.Article in Whitehorse Gazette on Marjorie Morgan, archivist and vice-President of Box Hill Historical Society and author of 15 books on Australian history.Article in Whitehorse Gazette on Marjorie Morgan.morgan, marjorie, box hill historical society -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, McGraw Hill Book Company Inc, Handbook of Nonferrous Metallurgy (vol 1 & 2), 1945
These books were used by Charles Bacon while studying Metallurgy. Donald Liddell was a metallurgical engineer and former Secretary of the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America.Two red hard covered books with black and white illustrations and index .1) Recovery of Metals .2) Principles and ProcessesInside front cover 'Charles Bacon' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Jill Robertson, MacRobertsonland, 2010
MacRobertson's chocolate factory in Fitzroy, Victoria, expanded to Ringwood at 323 Canterbury Road before takeover in 1968 by Cadbury-Schweppes P/L.Small paperback biography of Macpherson Robertson (1859-1945)"Meet the man behind some of Australia's favourite confectionery - including Freddo Frog, Cherry Ripe and Old Gold chocolate - a charming self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist whose spirit reflected the hopes and dreams of a young nation. MACROBERTSONLAND tells the amazing rags-to-riches tale of Macpherson Robertson, Austrlia's very own Willy Wonka." -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biography of Craig Blythman for City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Craig Blythman for City of Whitehorse exhibitionBrief biography of Craig Blythman for City of Whitehorse exhibition.blythman, craig, weightlifting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biography of Bob Gardiner for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Bob Gardiner for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Bob Gardiner for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.walking, gardiner, bob -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Sporting Heroes, n.d
Brief biography of Bob Middleton for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Bob Middleton for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.Brief biography of Bob Middleton for a City of Whitehorse exhibition.middleton, bob, lawn bowl -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Ena Jarvis, 1983-2004
Ena Sophia Jarvis, nee Morant 1914-2004 migrated with her family from England and arrived in Eltham about 1938. Ena helped establish Eltham's first kindergarten and worked as an assistant and volunteer at Eltham Pre School for many years through to the early 1990s. Contents: Newspaper article; Tale of old Eltham - with characters, by Linley Hartley, green valley, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, June 14, 1983, p33 (article featuring tales from sisters Joyce Webb and Ena Jarvis) Photocopy of photo in mount; Ena Jarvis with her dog in garden circa 1983 Newspaper article; Ena celebrates 30 years, by Sally McDonnell, Diamond Valley News, Tuesday, April 15, 1986, p14 Newspaper article; Preschool says thanks, Diamond Valley Leader, January 8, 2003, p7 Folder of brief biography, newspaper clippings and funeral readings ena jarvis, morant family, eltham pre school, joyce webb, eltham high school, tony morant, market gardener, brisbane street, eltham, arthur munday, mrs morrison, danila vassilieff, black friday, victorian bushfires - 1939, clarrie hurst, st margaret's church, st margaret's anglican church, eltham kindergarten, burgoyne grocery store, john harcourt, fay harcourt, geoff webb, eltham war memorial, eltham war memorial trust -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, RVIB Geelong Auxiliary papers, 1933 - [1998?]
The Geelong RVIB Auxiliary was formed on February 13, 1933 by Mr Birtchnell. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1944 until 1998. It was noted in correspondence that Geelong and surrounds had been the most outstanding financial contributor to RVIB's revenue. Collections from the Geelong community had provided high donations every year. The Geelong Auxiliary posted 301 pounds on their first return in 1934, easily topping any of the other 200 auxiliaries in the state at that time. The Annual Report from July 31, 1995 noted that with regret due to health reasons and the passing of many members The Geelong RVIB Auxiliary had no option but to go into recess. The certificate reads: Centenary Certificate of Appreciation presented to Geelong Auxiliary for outstanding service. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind babies, children and adults. (Signed by) President (Charles Bennett) Executive Director (F.G. Turley).5 minute books -- 2 accounts books -- 1 book of newspaper clippings --various loose papers and letters -- 1 certificate of appreciation Certificate: white paper with light turquoise thick border and gold and blue thin borders. The RVIB official seal is at the base of the right hand side and a coloured image of the RVIB logo, with the words 'Centenary year 100 1866/1966' in the bottom left corner.royal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries -
Unions Ballarat
100 years of struggle : Geelong Trades Hall Council : a 100-year history, 1909-2009, Sargent, Alan, 2010/2011
100 years' history of the Geelong Trades Hall.Relevant to the history and achievements of the union movement in Australia, particularly in the Geelong area. Launched in 2011.Paper; book; CD-Rom Front cover: full-colour photograph of Trades Hall building; black and white text. Back cover: blue background; colour portrait photograph of the author; white text.Front cover: author's name and title. Back cover: author biography.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, geelong trades hall, history, centenary, unions, regional trades and labour councils, industrial relations -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Stawell High School Welfare Union, 1926 - 1935
Stawell High School Welfare Union - Subscription Stubs Four Books - 1- 75 - 151 - 226 - 226 - 300 - 301 - 276 All wrapped in tissue Paper 1 Brown envelope - Correspondence 1 Brown Envelope - Balance Sheet 1930 & Receipts 1928 - 1934 1 Brown Envelope - Balance Sheet & Receipts 1927, 28,29 1 Brown Envelope - 1930 - to 1935 2 Bank Books Sunday Letters of Reply Subscription Forms Subscription Book 1926 - 1935 (Green Cover) Rough Minute Book 1929 - 1-35 (Black Cover) Series of Books and Records. Includes Subscription Book 1926-1935 and Rough Minute Book 1929-1935stawell, education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - BIOGRAPHY of a BCOF SOLDIER
Biography of a BCOF Soldier and his daughter. Soldier - Noel John HUGGETT NX 101125. Enlisted 12 August 1942 aged 21 years. Discharged 14 December 1950. Corporal. B.C.O.F Labour unit, KureFolder- cardboard, green plastic covering with 4 ring (metal ) spine. Paperwork collection- paper in plastic A4 sleeves Copies of - letters, certificates, photographs and documents containing autobiography and biography information. Entry of marriage- Noel John HUGGETT and Ruth Reiki YAMAMOTO on second April 1951. Daughter Kathleen Ruth HUGGETT D.O.B. 3rd December 1951 Tokyo Japan Front of folder- adhesive label, white paper,handwritten black pen. “NOEL HUGGETTS’S STORY FOR THE WAR MEMORIAL “album, military history, bcof, japan, biography -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Colin Roderick, The Children's Lawson, 1949
A book of stories and poems by Henry Lawson collected and published in 1949 especially for children.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 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library in 1942 by Dr N A Longden. James (Jim) Norman (Prefect) attended Ballarat College 1933 - 1946. He was the son of Dr N A Longden 5 Errard St Nth. Example of community support of College development. Two books of varying title and size, including illustrated edition of Alice in Wonderland and through the looking glassBook plates on flyleaf: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Dr N A Longden 1942...n-a-longden, j-n-longden, weatherly-library, ballarat-college, 1942 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Cheshire V.C, 1972
... books-biography ...White soft cover with picture of a painting on the front cover of Group Captain LEONARD CHESHIRE. Author - RUSSELL BRADDON. Pages 192Written on front page "Donation by BGO "Y" Mens Clubbooks-biography, military history - army -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, RVIB Anglesea Auxiliary, 1960-2010
The Anglesea RVIB Auxiliary formed on June 29, 1960. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1960 until 2010, missing 1968-1972 and 2006-2010. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1995, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1985. A brief summary of the Anglesea auxiliary history had been hand written by Secretary Mrs Elsie Samuel in 1986. Mrs Eva Brown had been a long servicing President of the Anglesea Auxiliary from 1960 - 1983, she then continued as Vice president until her death in 1985.7 minute books -- 3 attendence books-- 3 index cards -- 8 RVIB badges, 10 Vision Australia badges -- 1 banking statement, 2 deposit books, 1 cheque book -- various loose papers and letters --1 RVIB Anglesea linen banner.royal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Books (Exercise), 1940's
Books used by AF Menz as a student of Japanese language at classes conducted in Camp 1.13 exercise books (3 Modern Exercise Book, 9 Sovereign Exercise, 1 St. George Exercise Book) and 1 black cover bookww 2 camp 1, education, books, school, educational