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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The National Trust of Queensland, The Normanton-Croydon Railway, 1980
... The Normanton-Croydon Railway...The National Trust of Queensland ...A short history of the railway from Normanton to Croydon in Far North Queensland.ill, maps, p.6.non-fictionA short history of the railway from Normanton to Croydon in Far North Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Tourist Railway Association of Kurrajong Inc, Pansy: The Richmond to Kurrajong Railway, 2000
... Pansy: The Richmond to Kurrajong Railway...The Tourist Railway Association of Kurrajong Inc ...A history of the railway from Richmond to Kurrajong on the end of the branch line from Blacktown in Sydney N.S.W.ill, maps, p.30.non-fictionA history of the railway from Richmond to Kurrajong on the end of the branch line from Blacktown in Sydney N.S.W.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Zig Zag Railway Co-op Ltd, The Lithgow Zig Zag Railway 3rd edition, 1976
... The Lithgow Zig Zag Railway 3rd edition...The Zig Zag Railway Co-op Ltd ...A short history of the Lithgow Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.ill, maps, p.20.non-fictionA short history of the Lithgow Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The Zig Zag Railway Co-op Ltd, The Lithgow Zig Zag Railway 4th edition, 1982
... The Lithgow Zig Zag Railway 4th edition...The Zig Zag Railway Co-op Ltd ...A short history of the Lithgow Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA short history of the Lithgow Zig Zag railway in the New South Wales Blue Mountains.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, Call of the Outdoors - Girls with 'Green Fingers', 1953
... Call of the Outdoors - Girls with 'Green Fingers'...The Argus ...Four photocopied pages which together make up an article by Barbara Wallis published on page 16 of The Argus, July 16, 1953. The original newspaper cutting was lent by Mary-Anne Connors in 1991 (contact details in paper catalogue). Includes photographs of Burnley students Mary Lee, Joan Fitzgerald, Jane Ogden and Anne Sheldon. Others mentioned are: Mary Louise Leng, Jennifer Edwards, Justine Mitchelson, Helen Eastman, Alison Howie, Valerie Sloane and Eleanor McClelland. The article discusses what the students will do or hope to do after graduation. All (Mary Lee, Joan Fitzgerald, Jane Ogden and Anne Sheldon on the photograph and Mary Louise Leng, Jennifer Edwards, Justine Mitchelson, Helen Eastman, Alison Howie, Valerie Sloane and Eleanor McClelland) but 3 of them graduated in 1951 and 1954. mary lee, joan fitzgerald, jane ogden, anne sheldon, mary louise leng, jennifer edwards, justine mitchelson, helen eastman, alison howie, valerie sloane, eleanor mcclelland, female students, barbara wallis, mary-anne connors, careers for girls, careers in horticulture -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, Female Students Working in the Orchard, 1930-1940
... Female Students Working in the Orchard...The Argus ...Two newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of paper. (1) "Golden fruit - girl students at the Burnley Horticultural College gathering a fine crop of oranges in the orchard." in The Argus, 16th July 1931.(2) student examining some blossom, with the caption: "Searching for thrips: the thrips menace has made its appearance again on fruit blossom in some districts of Victoria. This photograph, taken today at the Burnley Horticultural School, shows one of the girl students with a magnifying glass looking for the minute insects. A few isolated thrips have been discovered on the buds of some of the trees at the school."female students, oranges, thrips, students working outside, fruit, orchard, field station, blossom -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Horticulture for Women - at the Burnley Gardens, 1928
... Horticulture for Women - at the Burnley Gardens...The Age ...Describes classes available to women at Burnley, the gardens, the curriculum, practical activities, uniform, excursions and demonstrations. Also discusses potential salaries for gardeners after graduation. Cutting from The Age, Page for Women. Horticulture for Women. At the Burnley Gardens", February 7, 1928.the age, horticulture, female students, burnley horticultural college, course description, careers for women, uniform, salary, burnley gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Students ShowThat The Pruning Season Is Here, 1929
... Students ShowThat The Pruning Season Is Here...The Sun News-Pictorial ...Newspaper cutting from The Sun News-Pictorial, July 23, 1929. Photo of 12 students pruning apple trees, with a close-up of secateur technique. The caption reads: "Daughters of Eve among the apple trees at Burnley School of Horticuture are still lending their support to the apple-a-day adage first advocated in the Garden of Eden. They are shown pruning the apple trees in the orchard, which is in the charge of Mr AW Jessep. Inset is the correct method of cutting to an external bud on the tree. There are 34 girl students being trained at the school for professional positions as agriculturists. Many former students have won good posts in Australian States. The agricultural course occupies two years and carries a special certificate."the sun news-pictorial, students, female students, a.w.jessep, burnley horticultural college, apple trees, pruning, orchard, students working outside, secateurs -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Australasian, Students at the Burnley (V) Horticultural College, 1931
... Students at the Burnley (V) Horticultural College...The Australasian ...Newspaper cutting from "The Australasian," No. 4305.-Vol. CXXXI. July 11, 1941. A photo of five students sitting on a fence.the australasian, students, burnley horticultural college, 1931 student group, female students, uniform -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Illustrated Australian News, Opening of the Horticultural Society's Gardens, 1863
... Opening of the Horticultural Society's Gardens...The Illustrated Australian News ...Photocopy of newspaper article January 1, 1863 advertising the opening of the gardens and the arrangements for getting there.opening of gardens, opening of burnley gardens, flower show, horticultural society, survey paddock -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Sowing the Seeds of Beauty, 1997
... Sowing the Seeds of Beauty...The Age ...Article in "The Age" 12 April, 1997 by Mary Rhyllis Clark about the Hamilton Botanic Gardens.the age, mary rhyllis clark, hamilton botanic gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, The Burnley School of Horticulture "Board" Hampered Management, 1899
... The Burnley School of Horticulture "Board" Hampered...The Leader ...Photocopy of an article in "The Leader" 22 April, 1899 by Our Horticultural Reporter." Discussion of how the Board of Management was hampering C. Bogue Luffmann's running of the educational establishment as they were still trying to run it like it was under the R.H.S.V. (Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria.)the leader, charles bogue luffman, rhsv, c b luffmann, royal horticultural society of victoria, burnley horticultural college, board of management -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Waxing and Waning: the Story of Apples in Victoria, 2016
... Waxing and Waning: the Story of Apples in Victoria...The Age ...Article in "The Age," 5 September, 2016 p8 by Darren Gray. Article about Museum Victoria's collection of wax apples. PhD candidate Joanna Christensen is examining the history. (Many were made from Burnley's apples.)the age, darren gray, museums victoria, wax apples, joanna christensen, burnley wax apples -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicles, The Horticultural Society of Victoria, 1861
... The Horticultural Society of Victoria...The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicles ...Photocopy of article in the Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle 12 January, 1861 p9. Description of the Annual General Meeting of the Victorian Horticultural Society. History of applying for land for experimental and horticultural purposes and £300 grant from the Government. the victorian farmers journal and gardeners chronicle, victorian horticultural society, horticultural society of victoria, experimental garden, government grant, burnley gardens -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, Medley, J D G, Christmas - Past, Present and Among the Koalas, 19 December 1953
... Christmas - Past, Present and Among the Koalas...The Age, Melbourne ...Christmas time at the SanctuaryPhotocopynon-fictionChristmas time at the Sanctuary1950s -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, The March of Spring Takes No Account of Snow, 1935
... The March of Spring Takes No Account of Snow...The Sun News-Pictorial ...Newspaper cutting from "News-Pictorial", August 7, 1935. The photo shows two female students admiring blossom on plum trees at Burnley, with the caption: "Flowering plum blossom in Burnley Horticultural Gardens tell the time of the year, irrespective of the cold climate. The students..." the sun news-pictorial, burnley horticultural college, students, female students, burnley horticultural gardens, orchard, plum blossom -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Up the garden Path, 2008
... Up the garden Path...The Age ...Article about Burnley Gardens following an interview with Andrew Smith, Gardens Manager.Article in the "Weekend Age" February 16,2008 by Anne Kurnuszko. Article about Burnley Gardens following an interview with Andrew Smith, Gardens Manager.anne kurnuszko, andrew smith, gardens manager, the age, burnley gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Australian Garden Lover, The Burnley Gardens, October 1926
... The Burnley Gardens...The Australian Garden Lover ...On cover pages are 6 photographs of Burnley College and the heading "An Australian Horticultural School Enterprise at Burnley,Vic". The 4 photos on the lower half of the cover page were used in "Green Grows Our Garden", by A.P Winzenreid, Hyland House (1991) p. 52. A.P Winzenreid described the photos as: Top left (photo 3): Espaliered fruit tree on fence, established and trained by George Russ and continued as a feature of interest into the 1950s. Located in old nursery area. Top right (photo 4): orchard spraying. Bottom left (photo 5): View of pavilion. Note Luffmann's pond and Pinus radiata planted in 1860s and removed by G. Manley and A. Tylee (1951-53). Bottom right (photo 6): A.W. Jessep (principal) and E.E. Pescott (lecturer) outside Principal's residence. (Photos 1 and 2 on the cover of the Garden Lover were not reproduced in "Green Grows Our Garden". The Australian Garden Lover, vol. 2 no. 7, October 1, 1926, p 266-7. Cover and two pages.the australian garden lover, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenreid, george russ, espaliered pear, old nursery, orchard, spraying, pavilion, ponds, pinus radiata, a. w. jessep, e. e. pescott, principal's residence, gardening publication, horticulture newspaper, 20s gardening -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Correspondence: The Burnley Trouble, 1897
... Correspondence: The Burnley Trouble...The Leader ...Copy of a letter in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 6 March, 1897 p14 by "One Who Can Graft as Well as Bud" (a former student). Defends the complaints against Mr Neilson saying that the fault is more likely that the students were not suited to the course.the leader, school of horticulture, mr neilson, students, letter, complaint -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Illustrated Australian News, Sketches at the Horticultural Society Gardens, 1887
... Sketches at the Horticultural Society Gardens...The Illustrated Australian News ...Copy of wood engraving illustration in "The Illustrated Australian News" January 8, 1887 p4. Composite of 6 views of the Gardens: 1. The Centre of the Gardens. 2. Curator's Cottage. 3. Pavilion. 4. Orange Grove. 5. Entrance to Orchard. 6. A Winding Path. Signed CSB. From the National Library of Australia.the illustrated australian news, gardens, cottage, curator, engraving, garden views, orange grove, orchard entrance -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle, News of the Week, 1861
... News of the Week...The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle ...Copy of article in "The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle" 6 April, 1861. Meeting of the Committee of the Victorian Horticultural Society. Secretary instructed to advertise for plans for laying out the gardens. Moulds used for wax fruit exhibition at the World Fair in England in 1862 to be retained by HSV in a museum at the Horticultural Gardens.the victorian farmers journal and gardeners chronicle, victorian horticultural society, museum, wax moulds, plan of gardens, committee, world fair -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle, The New Gardens, 1861
... The New Gardens...The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle ...Copy of article in "The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle" 26 October, 1861 p13 by 'Albany Country Gentlemen.' Description of the new Gardens of the Horticultural Society. Taxodium sempervirens donated by Mr Rule. Terraces in the ornamental garden already being planted up and trees planted.the victorian farmers journal and gardeners chronicle, victorian horticultural society, mr rule, taxodium sempervirens, californian redwood, terraces, planting -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle, News of the Week, 1861
... News of the Week...The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle ...Copy of article in "The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle" 4 May, 1861. Special meeting of the Committee of the Horticultural Society of Victoria. First prize for design for laying out the Horticultural and Experimental Gardens awarded to Alfred Lynch.the victorian farmers journal and gardeners chronicle, alfred lynch, victorian horticultural society, plan of gardens, first prize, special meeting, experimental gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, The Horticultural Society of Victoria, 1869
... The Horticultural Society of Victoria...The Argus ...Copy of article in "The Argus" 13 October, 1869. Description of entering the Gardens from Bridge Road and what could be seen of the new West Orchard, the Ornamental Gardens and the Proving Ground.the argus, gardens, west orchard, ornamental gardens, proving ground, fruit trees -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, The Woman Gardener, 1910
... The Woman Gardener...The Age ...Copy of article in "The Age" 1 October 1910 p 19 by Viola. Reason given why women were not allowed to study at Burnley for a period.the age, students, female students, careers -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, The Burnley Students - Women as Horticulturalists, 1899
... The Burnley Students - Women as Horticulturalists...The Age ...Copy of article in the Age dated 15 December, 1899 p. 7 on the prize giving at Burnley.the age, charles bogue luffman, female students, burnley school of horticulture, c b luffmann, prize giving, students -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Horticultural Education- Progress of the Burnley School, 1899
... Horticultural Education- Progress of the Burnley School...The Leader ...Copy of article in "The Leader" dated 23.12.1899 p. 9 by Our Horticultural Reporter. Prize giving - lists women's names identified by Miss or Mrs.the leader, female students, prizes, students -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Victoria - The Garden State, 1989
... Victoria - The Garden State...The Herald ...4 page liftout in "The Herald" 05.04.1989. "Victoria the Garden State." P4 contains article, "Ask Them a Question: They've got the Answers," by Robert H. Taylor, Assistant Director of Agriculture. Advisory Centre to be developed at Burnley Gardens.the herald, robert h. taylor, burnley gardens, plant research institute, plant research laboratory, victoria the garden state, garden questions -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dyer, P. F, Jubilee Selections from the New Zealand Railway Observer, 1969
... Jubilee Selections from the New Zealand Railway Observer...The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society Inc ...A selection of articles about New Zealand Railways from the N Z Railway Observer magazine up to 1969ill, maps, p.106.non-fictionA selection of articles about New Zealand Railways from the N Z Railway Observer magazine up to 1969railroads -- new zealand -- history., history of railways - new zealand -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Alexander, R.B, The Stratford-Okahukura Line - 50 Years of Service, 1983
... The Stratford-Okahukura Line - 50 Years of Service...The New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society Inc ...A pictorial history of the first 50 years of the railway from Stratford on the New Plymouth line to Okahukura, the junction with the North Island Main Trunk railway near Taumarunui.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial history of the first 50 years of the railway from Stratford on the New Plymouth line to Okahukura, the junction with the North Island Main Trunk railway near Taumarunui.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - north island - history