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Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The D-Day Invasion
The book in one of a series that chronicles the events of the 2nd world war. Hard cover book with black and white illustrated cover - grainy blurred photo. Illustration replicated on dust jacket. 208 pages well illustrated throughout with black and white photos.On inside title page hand written "Sister M. SEAGRAVE. books-military-history, europe -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - embroidered card, Len Fox, The Strange Story of the Eureka Flag by Len Fox, 1963
Author Len Fox was an early chronicler of the history of the Eureka Flag.A soft covered booklet of 25 pages with the blue and white cover depicting the Eureka Flag and two digger.eureka, eureka stockade, eureka flag, len fox, flags, john king, raffaello carboni, withers, peter lalor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Rushworth Gold Mines
The Rushworth gold rush began in 1853 and ended in 1870 when rising ground water made it unprofitable. The area then turned to the timber industries until the 1940's. It is estimated that the Rushworth goldfields produced approximately 100,000 ounces of gold.51-page soft cover booklet. Pale yellow covers. 'The Rushworth Gold Mines' A descriptive narrative of the Rushworth Gold Mines as prepared by the staff of the 'Rushworth Chronicle' and published in that journal in 1918. Mines are listed by name. rushworth, gold mines -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Yarrawonga Weir Construction 1934-1939, 1994
Photos and newspaper articles on Yarrawonga Wier official opening, 50 years after completionLarge black folder containing photos of construction of Yarrawonga Weir and coffer dam, 1936 and 2 Yarrawonga Chronicle Newspapers. Also has Waranga Basin photo and "Karlsruhe", an historic home at Lancaster. photos (8)books, history, rural, industry, irrigation -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 17. No. 4 April 1951
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Cover - Features a photo by H.Gibbs titled "On the road to Falls Creek, Bogong High Plains"schuss journal, the ski club of victoria -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Hitchings Bill, Grand Dreams and Grand Men- Manchester Unity, 1988
A chronicle of the Manchester Unity Building Melbourne from its inception, through its controversial and innovative construction to its eventual change of ownership. The life of Melbourne from the depression years to the 1980's is reflected in the accountarchitecture, township -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, The Prince Patrick Quartz Mining Company 1869-1882
News Paper articlesYellow Card Front and Rear Cover, with black Plastic SpineThe Price Patrick Quartz Mining Company 1862-1882 Mine Manager Reports from the Pleasant Creek News & Wimmera Advertiser Also known as Teh Pleasant Creek Chroniclestawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, The Federal Gold Mining Company 1888-1898, 2005
Historical Information and Newspaper Cuttings Yellow card front and rear covers with black plastic ring bindingThe Federal Gold Mining Company 1888 - 1898 Mine Managers Reports From the Stawell News & Pleasant Creek Chronicle ( Also known as the Pleasant Creek Chonicle & Stawell News)stawell gold mining -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, VIETNAM, Gary J McKay, In Good Company, One Mans War in Vietnam, 1987
Book chronicles the experiences of the author, Gary McKay as a National Serviceman in Vietnam.Brown buckram hard cover, title in gold lettering. White dust cover with title in black & brown lettering. Black & white illustration on front. 197 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with black & white photos & diagrams. Brown end paper paper front & back.books - military, military history - army, vietnam -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 5 No 3
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 2 - Albury Ski Club Members, Bob Howe and Betty Bird announced their engagement.tom mitchell m.l.a., bob howe and betty bird, albury ski club -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicles, The Horticultural Society of Victoria, 1861
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley Leader, 100 Years of News, 27/08/1997
Issued to commemorate the centenary of the first issue of the "Heidelberg News and Greensborough and Diamond Creek Chronicle".This edition features many historical photographs and advertisements as well as some from 1997.A 40 page commemorative edition of the Diamond Valley news in black and sepia print.Nilgreensborough, diamond creek, heidelberg, local newspapers, leader group newspapers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Gipps-Land Gate, 1989
Quarterly chronicle of Dandenong and District Historical Society to inform members of latest information and acquisitionsBlue cover, black lettering, showing snap of produce market, horse drawn venicles. Vol. 15. No. 4 April-June, 1989books, history, local -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 25. No 5 July 1959
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski facilities at Falls Creek.The journal includes stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. The cover features a photo of the top station of the Bourke Street Ski Lift after the first snowfall of the season.. Page 186 announces the formation of the Wagga Alpine Ski Club.schuss journal, bourke street ski lift, wagga alpine ski club -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Greg Cameron, The Three Jacks Mines 1897-1937, 2004
Contains Historic Information and Newspaper Cuttings: also photo's taken in 1960-1980'sYellow card cover with black print, black plastic spine and yellow card rear coverThe Three Jacks Mine's 1897 - 1937 Also known as The General Goldfield Co. North Newington Gold Mining Syndicate Mine Manager Reports from The Stawell News & Pleasant Creek Chroniclestawell gold mining -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Gary Coles et al, Close Relations: The Lives and times of the Coles family, 2016
Coles family historyA substantial 444 pages large family history book with green cover, compiled and written by Gary Coles and Sue Cuerden. A second edition published privately in 2016, the first edition in 2009. There is a substantial appendices section pp lxxxviii; ills; photographs; facsimile reproductions et al. Mermerus books, Australia.non-fictionColes family historymermerus, james george coles (1847-1909) -
Tennis Australia
Newspaper, 1926
Partial copy of San Francisco Chronicle newspaper of February 16, 1926, with front page headline 'SUZANNE LENGLEN DEFEATS HELEN WILLS IN NET MATCH'; with coverage of the match and photographs of both players. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metal, Wood, Glasstennis -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1887
Calendar - The Pleasant Creek News and Stawell Chronicle 1887 Advertisers - W.H. Bindon Grocer, H McGibbony Watchmaker, Michael P. Ahern Law, Stabb & Fair Coachbuilders, E.H. Goodwin Mixed Goods, A. Brown Grocer, C.W. Playford Grocer, J Mayes Bookseller, Town Hall Hotel, J Treloar & Co Grocers, T.Y. Smith & Co Jewellers, Charles A. Akins Books, C. Bryant & Co Brewery, Post Office Hotel, Grieve & Gray Stock & Station Agents, Wayman & Kay Engineers, The P.C. News and Stawell Chronicle, C Shirreff Coachbuilder stawell -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 3 No 9
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this publication include:- Page 3 Kiewa Valley Ski Club has been formed. The disposal of rubbish was also reported as a problem in Falls Creek.albury ski club, kiewa valley ski club -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 24. No.1 January - February 1958
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski facilities at Falls Creek.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. The cover of this issue features a photo by Eric Burt of two skiers looking towards the inspiring summit of Mount Buller. Page 3 includes an advertisement for Bob Hymans' Grand Coeur Chalet.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, grand coeur chalet, bob hymans -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 25. No 3 May 1959
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski facilities at Falls Creek.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. The cover shows a photo of Toni Mathies demonstrating the Wedeln shoulder action. One of the top instructors of the Zurs Ski School in Austria, Toni was instructing at Swindlers Valley, Hotham in the coming season.schuss journal, wedeln, swindlers valley -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Oliphant, Mrs et al, Miss Marjoribanks by Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, [n.d.] [First published 1865]
This series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of Barsetshire', and focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.608 p. : Red cover, gold embossing. Author's signature 'M.O.W. Oliphant' embossed across centre of front cover. fictionThis series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of Barsetshire', and focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Oliphant, Mrs, Salem Chapel by Margaret Oliphant Wilson Oliphant, 1872 [First published 1863]
This series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of set in the delightful country town of Carlingford, was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Barsetshire' series.It focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.368 p. ; plain brown cover. Title, and names of author and publisher embossed in gold on spine.fictionThis series was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Chronicles of set in the delightful country town of Carlingford, was inspired by Anthony Trollope's 'Barsetshire' series.It focuses on religious and domestic life in the fictional English town of Carlingford.fiction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA NEWSLETTER. NO. 193 NOVEMBER 1998
Two copies of ' The Royal Historical Society orf Victoria newsletter. No. 193 November 1998.' Royal Historical Society of Victoria Royal Mint, 280 William Street Melbourne, 3000. Printer: George Whitehurst Richmond Chronicle 98 Rokeby Street, Collingwood. 8pgs.victoria, history, people and places in victoria., the royal historical society of victoria, history news, history, victoria, victorian history, australia, australlian history, magazines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA NEWSLETTER. NO 177 MAY 1997
Two copies of 'The Royal Historical Society of Victoria newsletter. No. 177 May 1977.' Royal Historical Society of Victoria Royal Mint, 280 William Street Melbourne 3000. Printer: George Whitehurst Richmond Chronicle 98 Rokeby Street, Collingwood. 8 pgs.victoria, history, people and places in victoria., royal historical society of victoria, history news, victorian history, history, australia, australian history, magazines, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: ACCOUNT FROM THOMAS STILL, JAMIESON
Account from Thomas Still, Printer & Publisbher, Jamieson 30.7.1889 to messrs Connelly Tatchell Solicitors , re advertising for Blakely, deceased, in Jamieson Chronicle. 2/2/-. 'please pay Gordon & Gotch, Ltd., Melbourne.'The top of the Account has a very ornate Letterheadbusiness, legal, thomas still, jamieson, connelly, tatchell & dunlop:, thomas still, jamieson, blakely -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RUSHWORTH GOLD MINES, 1918
50 page soft cover booklet 'Rushworth Gold Mines' containing descriptive articles on 23 Rushworth Mines. Reprinted from the Chronicle files 1918 2nd Edition Pages stapled together. Writing on front cover barely readable. Back cover missing.Unknown -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 22. No. 7 September - October 1956
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. This issue also has a banner advertising the 1956 Melbourne Olympic games across the bottom of the cover. Results of the N.E.D.S.A. Championships held at Falls Creek over the weekend of July 28 - 29 are included.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, n.e.d.s.a. events at falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 26. No 4 June 1960
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski facilities at Falls Creek.The journal includes stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. The cover features a photo of two women seated on the tow and looking back at the camera. A brief note on page 194 reports that members at Skyline are anxiously awaiting connection of electricity to Falls Creek Village.schuss journal, skyline -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Rod Charles, A whirr of many wheels, 2013
A history of cycling in the Geelong area from 1869 to 1914.Pale green and white soft cover depicting an illustration of buildings around the shores of Corio Bay taken from an engraving 1860. 585 Pages. Sepia coloured drawing of two men on bicycles. Title is in black text. One of three volumes.non-fictionA history of cycling in the Geelong area from 1869 to 1914.warrnambool, geelong cycling,, early cycling in victoria