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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ansett Australia Victorian Tourism Awards - University of Ballarat, 1999
A Submission to Tourism Victoria for the 1999 Ansett Australia Victorian Tourism Awards - Industry Education Category by Centre for Tourism University of Ballarat.White soft covered book of 24 pages and attachments.history and nature of our business, business success, contribution to the development of tourism at the local, regional and state levels, raising professionalism in the tourism industry, michael pearlman, jane picken, wendy liddell, arden joseph, mary hollick, alex ruggero, kendall airlines, john simos, sandra leach, monika heim, jeff floyd, jacqueline turner, nicole tangey, andrew duncan, deidre k. giblin, robert edwards, anne saunders, jenny nemeth, alice mills, nicole mackley, luis m diamonon, david riley, olivia hazledine, tourism victoria, jenny meaney, belinda pearce, peter freund, kerry kyriacou, mary hickey, ulla hiltula, ken hore, tracey hull, tom smith, liz seymon, meryl hodgson, rosie king, gerard ballantyne, emma cottis, david dunoon, customer service, ansett, tourism awards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Visitor Servicing Plan 2006 - Daylesford Region, 2006
... services professionalism of local industry assessment ...Visitor Servicing Plan 2006 - Daylesford Region. Prepared by the University of Ballarat.White bound book of 26 pages.daylesford, university of ballarat, christine watts, rheanne hogema, kathy thomas, michael stevenson, mary hollick, overview of daylesford and accommodation services, professionalism of local industry, assessment of of information provision and its distribution internal to the destination, conclusions and recommendations, references, implementing visitor servicing plan, hepburn shire, tourism victoria, tourism -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Spirit Level
This item was given to the Historical Society in 1972, with the donor indicating that the spirit level belonged to the Henty family. The Hentys of Portland are regarded as the first permanent settlers in the State of Victoria (1834). Stephen Henty, with his brother Edward, was involved in the whaling industry in Portland. He also had shipping interests, operating a regular Western District shipping service (‘Champion’, ‘Lady Bird’, ‘Western’, ‘Edina’ etc) and a property ‘Cadnook’, near Harrow. Stephen Henty had close connections with Warrnambool not only because of his shipping interests but also because he was the brother-in-law of an early Warrnambool Harbour Master, Captain Frank Helpman. A spirit level was an essential tool for early settlers as they often built their own homes and constructed the roads nearby, needing to ascertain if what was being constructed was on level ground.It does not seem possible to establish whether this item belonged to the Henty family or to a Henty property. But in the Historical Society collection we have a piece of sheet music which includes the handwriting ‘Mrs Smalpaige, Cadnook’, ‘S. J. Henty’ and the date ‘8th August 1859’. Also the Warrnambool Art Gallery has an authentic Henty piano dating from 1837 and Stephen Henty’s wife died in Hamilton in 1906 so it is possible that the spirit level came to us from a Henty family descendant living nearby via Mr N. Kelly. If the Henty provenance can be proved then this item is of high significance.This is an unvarnished wooden spirit level, apparently home made, with a bubble in the centre. The top has been attached with eight screws, now much rusted. There appears to be some letters in the bubble area but they have not been deciphered “Hentys spirit level, oldest in Australia” is written in ink on the back of the objectspirit level, henty brothers portland, warrnambool, henty family -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Textile, Fletcher Jones, late 20th century
These are samples of the material used at the Fletcher Jones Factory in Warrnambool to make garments for men (suits, trousers, shorts) and women (suits, slacks, skirts, shorts). Fletcher Jones Clothing Factory was a key industry in Warrnambool from 1948 to its closure in 2005. The business was founded by David Fletcher Jones (1897-1977), a clothing manufacturer and retailer who worked as a hawker in the Western District following service with the A.I.F. in World War One. In 1924 Fletcher Jones opened three shops in Liebig Street selling men’s wear, hosiery and linen and operating a small tailoring business. He moved his shop to another location in Liebig Street and began to concentrate on men’s trousers production. In 1946 he opened a shop in Collins Street in Melbourne and eventually had stores and factories all over Australia. In Warrnambool he opened his factory at Pleasant Hill in Flaxman Street in 1948 and became a major Warrnambool employer, with over 1000 employees at one time. He transformed his business into a co-operative, with the name, ‘Fletcher Jones and Staff’ registered in 1947. The business diversified into other ranges of clothing for men and women but failed to compete with cheaper overseas clothing imports and the factory and shops were closed in the early 21st century. These pieces of material are of some interest as examples of the materials used in one of the most important businesses in Warrnambool and one that was of national significance for many decades. The Fletcher Jones label was well-known throughout Australia and Fletcher Jones himself was a prominent person in Warrnambool’s history, not only for his business interests but also for his philanthropy, his advocacy of business co-operatives and his support for many Warrnambool institutions. The Fletcher Jones Factory Gardens are still today a feature of Warrnambool and a tourist attraction. These two packets contain samples of materials used at the Fletcher Jones factory in Warrnambool. One packet (VC000690.1) contains four pieces of woollen material, one grey striped, one grey weave, one navy and one green, red and white tartan. The other packet (VC000690.2) contains two pieces of woollen grey and navy material and five small woollen samples of dark grey, light grey, navy, beige and blue and grey check material. warrnambool, industry -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Owens of Warrnambool
This is a brochure produced for the Owens of Warrnambool Farm and Workshop Expo. The story of Owens of Warrnambool began in the 1880s when Flett and Hopkins began a plumbing and blacksmith business in Lava Street. In the early 1900s the business was taken over by Bruce and McClure who added a foundry and produced and serviced farm equipment. In 1945 the business was purchased by four Owen brothers. In 1953 the business became known as Owens of Warrnambool. In 1987 the business was purchased by Alan Lane and following his death in 1995 the business became part of the Alan Lane Foundation. In 2000 the business was transferred to Caramut Road. This brochure is of some interest as it contains information on Owens of Warrnambool, a prominent business in Warrnambool today and one with a significant history in the city. This is an Owens of Warrnambool A4- size fold-out brochure of three pages, printed back to back. There is information on the history of Owens of Warrnambool, Owens Water Industries, Owens Rural and Industrial Supplies and associated firms with their logos. There are black and white and colour photographs and the front page features the Owens logo and a photograph of the shop front in Caramut Road, Warrnamboolowens of warrnambool, warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JUMPER, Bruce Pie Industries Ltd, 1962
"Items in collection of K.W. Peatling" refer cat no 5140.2 Box 173 for his service detailsknitted wool jumper, v neck with long sleeves, cotton bound slits in shoulders for epauletteslabel on back neck edge, burgundy coloured writing "BRUCE PIE INDUSTRIES LTD. QUEENSLAND 1962 SIZE 42"wool uniform. military issue, wool jumper -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNDERWEAR, Bruce Pie Industries Ltd, 1. 1952. 2. 1966
Keith William Peatling 3794413. National Service, Royal Aust Armoured Corp Trooper. Vietnam B Sqd 3 Car Regt 10/12/69 - 11/12/69. Detachment 1st Forward Delivery Troop - 12/12/69 - 15/12/69. B Sqd 3 car Regt 16/12/69 - 4/6/70. Came from Huntly/Bagshot area. 1. Beige wool knitted underwear, short sleeve top - makers label, beige with black writing. 2. Beige wool knitted underwear shorts, name on cotton tape in black ink, 3 cream plastic round buttons on fly front, makers name stamped in blue ink. Cotton tape around waist, cotton lining on waist band. 1. On white label, black writing "BRUCE PIE INDUSTRIES, QUEENSLAND 1952 Size 36" 2. "3794413 PEATLING" WRITTEN IN BLACK INK ON COTTON TAPE ATTACHED TO WAIST. STAMPED IN BLUE WRITING: 'HOLEPROOF VICTORIA 1966 32underwear, wool uniform, military issue -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - A framed Photograph of Alice and Charles Zanoni, Alice and Charles Zanoni
... industries and the Pilot Service. Fishermen Henry Zanoni Fishermen's ...Alice Zanoni [Alice Lillian Bourke 1879 - 1957] and Charles Zanoni's children were Norman, Charles, Ruby and Max [William K Zanoni's father]. Charles' brother Henry Zanoni painted the ships in the fishermen's waiting shed in the QMM.Prominent Queenscliff family with connection to the fishing, boat building industries and the Pilot Service.A framed photograph of Alice and Charles Zanonifishermen, henry zanoni, fishermen's waiting shed, boat builders, queenscliff, local history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal, Eltham Town Community News, Issue 8, Spring into Summer 2009, 2009
Contents include: . Eltham Chamber of Commerce & Industry with Chris Chapple . Eltham Town Development . Commercial Place still has lots to offer! . Welcome Bags for new residents . In Town with Lucy Anderson . Eltham Chamber oif Commerce Customer Service Awards 2009 . It pays to notice good customer service! . The Tree project by Andrew Lemon . The Festive Reason by Mal Harrop (history of Eltham Festival) . Rotary Eltham Town Festival Sat 7 - Sun 8 November 2009 . What is fellowship? (about Rotary International) . Some of oiur projects... (Rotary Club of Eltham) . World Lacrosse Spectacular Features Eltham 'ALL STARS' by Mal Harrop . Market Update (Ian reid & Staff) Living in Eltham with special guest Colin and Lorraine Burton . The boy Adams and his understanding friend by Phillip Adams . Keeping yourself and your family fit and healthy during tough times at the Eltham Leisure Centre!A4 glossy page journal, 24 pages2009, alistair knox, apex club, australian blacksmiths association, barry maddock, black saturday, bushfire, colin burton, cooper's settlement, eltham chamber of commerce, eltham festival, eltham leisure centre, eltham town community news, eltham town jazz and blues heritage festival, lorraine burton, rotary club of eltham, the tree project -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 33 Susan Street, Eltham, 15 July 2009, 15/07/2009
Colour photographindustries, susan street, eagle hire service -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 5/32 Bridge Street, Eltham, 16 May 2010, 16/05/2010
For more than 50 years, Diamond Valley Drapes has been measuring, making and installing window furnishings for home owners throughout the region. This local business is managed by the Jones family. See Also : Designs to suit home from any era, Diamond Valley Leader, July 20, 2005 Cedar Stationery was established in Eltham in 1990, owned and operated by local resident Ron Jordan and his family. As of September 2019 it is noted that the business has been re-branded as Eltham Office Choice. "Office Choice Limited is the leading Australian owned independent dealer group comprising stationery and office product resellers. Established in 1993 as a small buying group, our member-owned national network now services over 180 locations across Australia"Both these local businesses have had long term connections to the local community.Two colour photographsindustries, bridge street, diamond valley drapes, forty winks bedding, yeomans tiles, cedar stationery -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 16 Bridge Street, Eltham, 16 May 2010, 16/05/2010
Colour photographindustries, bridge street, elite panels, nillumbik community health service, style interiors -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 12 and 16 Bridge Street, Eltham, 16 May 2010, 16/05/2010
Colour photographindustries, bridge street, elite panels, nillumbik community health service, rare bears -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper clippings, Extensive fire, J Kitchen & Sons, Port Melbourne, 3 Dec 1953
Newspaper articles about the extensive fire at the J K Kitchen and Sons factory at Port Melbourne on 3 December 1953. Article 1 with photograph. Article 2 from "the Sun" Articles 3 & 4 late items in red. Article 4 from the "Argus"industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, built environment - industrial, fire and fire services, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Long serving employees, J Kitchen & Sons, Port Melbourne, Herald, c. 1950
... . Herald Feature Service, Melbourne Australia industry ...COPYRIGHT HERALD FEATURE SERVICE Black and White photo of 13 men on steps all raising their hats. Photograph celebrates a total of their 493 years service. Sheet of paper glued to the back lists names and years of service. Heatley, Bob (18 years service); Scales, Reg (2 tears); Hall, J T (25 years); Widdicombe, Percy (26 years); Smith, George (35 years); Rodgers, George (35 years); Adams, Harr (42 years); Cole, Ernie (43 years); Morris, John (45 years);Stone, Herb (46 years); Davis, Frank (51 years); Cron, Robert (52 years); Langney Charlie (6 years)Copyright not for Reproduction. Herald Feature Service, Melbourne Australiaindustry, manufacturing, workers, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, bob heatley, reg scales, j t hall, percy widdicombe, george smith, george rodgers, harr adams, ernie cole, john morris, herb stone, frank davis, robert cron, charlie langney -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Long service employees, J Kitchen & Sons, Port Melbourne, 1928
Narrow brown wooden framed photograph of long service recipients. Background is a high hedge. All are men except for central figure front row - a woman in light dress with darker hat. Reverse has paper copy of photo plus names and photos of 4 men unable to be present.Recipients of long-service gold watches, 1928. Port Melbourne J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltdindustry, manufacturing, workers, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper re South Melbourne and Port Melbourne, 1856
Copy of South Melbourne newspaper(?) cut off on right hand side. Items recorded include : Ferrars St: Sandridge Rd: York St: Crossing places at the lagoon: sub inspector of nuisances: slaughtering: candle manufactory: Sandridge Road toll: Mechanics Institute: Holy Trinityindustry - manufacturing, local government, kitchen, cr ross, cr service, cr gardiner, cr palk, mrs powell, joshua kenworthy, frederick goss, samuel dodds, south melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Richard Broome, Remembering Melbourne 1850-1960, 2016
"Remembering Melbourne 1850-1960". Large red covered book with black and white dust cover featuring panoramic view of Princes Bridge looking North. Photographs and text covering Melbourne CBD and 20 suburbs including Port Melbourne.Royal Historical Society Victoria (RHSV) bookplate signed by Don Garden and Richard Broome.built environment, business and traders, centenary bridge, piers and wharves - railway pier, sport, industry, religion - anglican (holy trinity), swallow & ariell ltd, sandridge lagoon, melbourne air service, joshua brothers distillery, robert harper & co ltd, faram brothers hardware, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, courthouse, police station, north port oval, missions to seamen, commonwealth engine works -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Nomad aircraft at Fishermen's Bend, 1972
... Bend production line. armed services - air force industry ...This Nomad, produced at the GAF, was the last official plane off the Fishermens Bend production line.Heavyweight colour lasercopy A3 size of an ASTA photo of Nomad aircraft showing government Aircraft Factory, West Gate Bridge under construction, beginnings of Webb Dock, piers, foreshore and Fishermens Bend housing c1972armed services - air force, industry - manufacturing, transport - aviation and aerodrome, fishermans bend, government aircraft factory -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - 2008 Calendar, Pat Grainger, Historic Port Melbourne - From the Album, Oct 2007
Researched, written and designed by member Pat Grainger as a fundraiser for PMH&PS. Production volume: 550 copiesHistoric Port Melbourne - 'From the album' Calendar for 2008 - Mrs Coggin's shop on cover. Features sentiments from the autograph albums of two Edwards women All following years calendars also recorded against cat no 1864transport - tramways, piers and wharves - princes pier, business and traders, religion - anglican (holy trinity), industry - manufacturing - foundries, social activities, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - navy, built environment - commercial, hotels, grimwade castings pty ltd, steel castings, peter griffin, christina irvine edwards, sarah 'stella' edwards, william faulkner, elizabeth faulkner, the monts, montague, port melbourne bowling club, returned services league, rsl, great white fleet, john storey, john park, louisa storey coggin, ron robertson, edwin whiting, jim wood, william gleeson, george faram, meenie mclean, margaret mclean, abraham lincoln hotel, anzac day, cable trams, us navy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - 2009 Calendar, Pat Grainger, Historic Port Melbourne - From the Album, Oct 2008
Researched, written and designed by member Pat GRAINGER as a fundraiser for PMH&PS. Production volume: 675 copiesHistoric Port Melbourne - 'Images from the Borough' Calendar for 2009 - Fishermen on cover.. Features photographers who have recorded Sandridge/Port Melbourne. All following years calendars also recorded against cat no 1864industry - fishing, arts and entertainment - visual arts, armed services - navy, built environment - commercial, hotels, faram brothers hardware, millie mcleavy, waterside workers, edward rice, henry rice, ernest rice, edward walter (ted) raven, swallow & ariell ltd, eli 'dick' edwards, jacob édwards, thomas edwards, vincent 'ben' edwards, claude butcher, george beazley, graham soccer club, harry ashworth, ken smallpage, port melbourne soccer club, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, caroline frederica liardet, jack gould, charles nettleton, daintree & fauchery, william david swift, doug smallpage, arthur rowan, alison kelly, lloyd holmes, ron laing, david thompson, glen stuart, stefan cannatelli, geoff cross, pat grainger, george joosten, peter libbis, peter parrington, jim peterson, elizabeth rodda, us navy, william dalglish, william paterson, transport - motor vehicles, transport - railways, piers and wharves - princes pier, business and traders, religion - anglican (holy trinity), industry - manufacturing, industry - foundries, social activities, fetes -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Nancy U'REN et al, A History of Port Melbourne, 1983
Commissioned by Port Melbourne Council during 1980's amalgamation battle; first published 1983, reprinted 1987..Dark green, hard cover with dark green jacket: A History of Port Melbourne by Nancy U'REN and Noel TURNBULL. Second (1987) edition. Two collection copies signed by authors, and one reference copy (167.03).Signed by the authors on collection copieslocal government, industry, families, sandridge lagoon, fishermans bend, transport - railways, transport - shipping, piers and wharves, fire and fire services, amalgamation, hotels, built environment, noel turnbull, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Nancy U'REN et al, A History of Port Melbourne, 1983
Commissioned by Port Melbourne Council during 1980's amalgamation battle; first published 1983, reprinted 1987..Dark green, hard cover with dark green jacket: A History of Port Melbourne by Nancy U'REN and Noel TURNBULL. Second (1987) edition. Two collection copies signed by authors, and one reference copy (167.03).Signed by the authors on collection copieslocal government, industry, families, sandridge lagoon, fishermans bend, transport - railways, transport - shipping, piers and wharves, fire and fire services, amalgamation, hotels, built environment, noel turnbull, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Nancy U'REN et al, A History of Port Melbourne, 1987
Commissioned by Port Melbourne Council during 1980's amalgamation battle; first published 1983.Dark green, hard cover with dark green jacket: 'A History of Port Melbourne' by Nancy U'REN and Noel TURNBULL. Second (1987) edition. Reference copy.local government, industry, families, sandridge lagoon, fishermans bend, transport - railways, transport - shipping, piers and wharves, fire and fire services, amalgamation, hotels, built environment, noel turnbull, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Nancy U'REN et al, A History of Port Melbourne, 1987
Commissioned by Port Melbourne Council during 1980's amalgamation battle; first published 1983. Dark green, hard cover with dark green jacket: 'A History of Port Melbourne' by Nancy U'REN and Noel TURNBULL. Second (1987) edition. Signed copy.Signed "With best wishes Nancy U'ren, Noel Turnbull, Fred Jackson, Perce White Mayor 19/10/1983"perce mcguire white, fred jackson, perce white, local government, industry, families, sandridge lagoon, fishermans bend, transport - railways, transport - shipping, piers and wharves, fire and fire services, amalgamation, hotels, built environment, noel turnbull, nancy u'ren nee morris -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Arthur Victor Heath, Town Surveyor et al, Surveyors Report Book, 1901
Reports to Council hand entered by Town Surveyor and ATS, with marginal notes on actions taken by Council.Book of reports of Port Melbourne Town Surveyor 1901-1911: 475 pp volume bound in dark green with maroon spine and corners. Gold stamped on spine 'Minute Book' but added leather label below reads 'Surveyors Report Book'. Some inserts (glued in)Stamped inside cover and on some pages, 'Town of Port Melbourne Surveyors Office'sandridge lagoon, local government - town of port melbourne, fishermans bend, flood, fire and fire services, port melbourne town hall, transport - horse, transport - tramways, parks and gardens, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, excelsior hall, societies clubs unions and other organisations, built environment, hotels, industry - manufacturing, engineering - canals and drainage, crimes and misdemeanours, transport - ferries, south melbourne, arthur victor heath, george beazley, h v champion -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Sandridge, Charles Clay, Borough Surveyor, Surveyor's Reports, 1877
Surveyor Charles CLAY's reports to Council March 1877 to June 1882, handwritten. 176pp volume bound in maroon linen with red spine; sticker on front: MINUTE BOOK; 'Surveyor's Reports' hand printedThree names/addresses noted on first page. Two printed Agendas 1881 and 1882 pasted in front.local government - borough of sandridge, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, port melbourne town hall, transport - tramways, engineering - canals and drainage, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, business and traders, fishermans bend, fire and fire services, flood, engineering - bridges, utilities, health - general health, hotels, built environment - domestic, industry - manufacturing, livestock, transport - railways, charles clay, sandridge lagoon -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Research Notes, WFE LIARDET watercolours exhibition catalogue, Waverley City Gallery, Wheelers Hill, Nancy Liardet Matthews, Aug 1994
Prepared in August 1994 by Liardet's great great great granddaughter, Liardet family historian Nancy MATTHEWS nee LIARDET. Copies were given to the LaTrobe and State Libraries and to the Port Melbourne, Royal Victorian and Frankston Historical Societies.51 page document plus covering letter, bound in green/clear plastic and containing Nancy Liardet MATTHEWS' notes used by Curator Judy SAWFORD to compile the catalogue for the 1995 exhibition of WFE LIARDET's waterolours, Waverley City Gallery, Wheelers Hill, Vic. 19 May - 11 June 1995hotels, fire and fire services, transport - shipping, religion - anglican (holy trinity), environmental issues, business and traders, arts and entertainment - visual arts, liardet family, industry, nancy matthews nee liardet, judy sawford, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, caroline frederica liardet, frederick augustus liardet, frank wilbraham liardet, alonzo liardet, hector liardet, josephine liardet, frances liardet, st clere liardet, leonora liardet, imogene liardet -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Brochure, Industry in Focus, 1997
... services training programs industry support nmit NMIT ...This brochure is aimed at industry and details training programs and consultancy services available through NMIT in 2005.Tri-fold full colour brochure. 2 copies. consultancy services, training programs, industry support, nmit, -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Oxford University Press, The Oxford companion to Australian military history, 1995
This landmark book explores the richness and diversity of Australian military history, which has had a profound impact on the development of Australia. The two world wars - destructive yet often ennobling commitments for the young nation - have been the most important experiences for several generations of Australians, but military considerations and obligations have had a pervasive influence throughout Australian history. Just as it would be impossible to form a proper understanding of that history without due consideration of Gallipoli, the Kokoda Track, and conscription, it would be difficult to exaggerate the abiding influence of the 'digger' and the Anzac legend. From the beginnings of European settlement and the violence that accompanied it, to the more recent engagement of Australian forces in the Gulf War and peace-keeping operations in Africa, military questions have been a constant theme in the story of Australia. Anzac and Gallipoli are well-known names in the consciousness, but they can only be fully appreciated if examined in a wider context. This book does just that, providing a detailed analysis of Australian military achievements and an assessment of the importance of war in Australian history. The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History covers all aspects of this complex and fascinating subject. It contains more than 800 individual entries, written by leading military historians. All the major campaigns and battles are examined, along with significant military and civilian figures, such as Thomas Blamey, John Monash, John Curtin, Albert Jacka and Charles Bean. There are articles on weapons and weapons systems and on the development of the individual services and their component parts. The roles of industry, science and technology are analysed, and a series of essay-length articles discusses key aspects of our military legacy, including military humour and the impact of war on Australian film, television and literature. Here, then, is the most comprehensive guide to Australian military history, ranging from the colonial period to the 1990s. The Companion is supplemented by 100 photographs and by more than 30 maps. It is an indispensable source for students, specialists and general readers alike. Collapse summaryBibliography, ill, maps, p.692.non-fictionThis landmark book explores the richness and diversity of Australian military history, which has had a profound impact on the development of Australia. The two world wars - destructive yet often ennobling commitments for the young nation - have been the most important experiences for several generations of Australians, but military considerations and obligations have had a pervasive influence throughout Australian history. Just as it would be impossible to form a proper understanding of that history without due consideration of Gallipoli, the Kokoda Track, and conscription, it would be difficult to exaggerate the abiding influence of the 'digger' and the Anzac legend. From the beginnings of European settlement and the violence that accompanied it, to the more recent engagement of Australian forces in the Gulf War and peace-keeping operations in Africa, military questions have been a constant theme in the story of Australia. Anzac and Gallipoli are well-known names in the consciousness, but they can only be fully appreciated if examined in a wider context. This book does just that, providing a detailed analysis of Australian military achievements and an assessment of the importance of war in Australian history. The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History covers all aspects of this complex and fascinating subject. It contains more than 800 individual entries, written by leading military historians. All the major campaigns and battles are examined, along with significant military and civilian figures, such as Thomas Blamey, John Monash, John Curtin, Albert Jacka and Charles Bean. There are articles on weapons and weapons systems and on the development of the individual services and their component parts. The roles of industry, science and technology are analysed, and a series of essay-length articles discusses key aspects of our military legacy, including military humour and the impact of war on Australian film, television and literature. Here, then, is the most comprehensive guide to Australian military history, ranging from the colonial period to the 1990s. The Companion is supplemented by 100 photographs and by more than 30 maps. It is an indispensable source for students, specialists and general readers alike. Collapse summary australia - armed forces - history, australia - armed forces - encyclopaedias