non-fictionA short history of the Mitta Valley and those residents who served in World War One.mitta valley, world war one, ww1, servicemen, mitta mitta, returned soldiers

non-fictionA short history of the town of Bethanga , located on Lake Humebethanga, hume weir, tallangatta shire, norm martin

A collection of profiles of past and present residents of Chiltern compiled from interviewschiltern, residents of chiltern, personal profiles

non-fictionA detailed history of Australian Army base at Bonegilla, Victoria including its strategic role during WW2, its role as a pivotal migrant reception centre from 1947 until 1971, after which it reverted to the Army. It was then further developed as the Latchford barracks as part of the Army Logistic Training Centre.army history, bonegilla

A history of the Bonegilla Hall and its pivotal role in the communtybonegilla hall, bonegilla community, history bonegilla

non-fictionA biographical dictionary of key pioneers and identities in the Ovens and Beechworth area of Victoriapioneers victoria, pioneers beechworth, pioneers ovens river

This book briefly covers the period from the indigenous tribes who lived in the valley well before English settlers arrived. It documents the transformation of the area from a pristine valley environment to one that has been gradually over 200 years to a more commercial rural/industrial landscaped valley. The book details the first pioneers and their descendants, along with the changes to their environment.kiewa river valley, pioneers victoria, kiewa valley social life and cusstoms

non-fictionA study of the development and role of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre near Albury Wodonga and its impact on the residents and the community.immigration policy australia, bonegilla, albury wodonga, post ww2 immigration

non-fictionIn this book the author discusses the effects of one-time Minister for Immigration Arthur Calwell's approach to choose fair-haired people from the Baltic countries to persuade Australians to accept non-British migrants who were housed at Bonegilla.bonegilla migrant reception centre., arthur calwell, immigration australia, bonegilla, post-war immigration policy

non-fictionAn overview of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre and Heritage Museumbonegilla migrant reception centre, immigrants australia, post-war immigration

non-fictionA history of the Shire of Tallangatta published by Keith Swan for the Tallangatta Shire Council. Traces the history of this area of northeast Victoria from its indigenous people to conflicts with European settlers and its development by pastoralists.dhuduroa / dhudhuruwa people, customs and traditions, history tallangatta

non-fictionA collection of 17 articles originally published as stories in The Border Morning Mail. Stories of pioneer life, together with photos of people and places associated with the early history of the Upper Murray.frontier and pioneer life -- murray river region, murray river region, pioneers victoria

non-fictionThis book traces the History of the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Club in Albury NSW from early fundraising efforts in 1994 to development to an important services club and modern entertainment facility.albury s.s & a club, veterans, service clubs nsw

non-fictionAn historical novel set in 1892 along the Murray River country, Australia. Stories of the pioneering days full of colourful, authentic characters and plenty of action.australian pioneers, murray river country

non-fiction Stories by Darebin residents recounting their personal immigration journeys and experience at Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centremigrant reception centre bonegilla, immigration australia, bonegilla

non-fictionA detailed study of horsemanship in Australia incorporating the general teachings of the bushman and those of the Show and Race rider. This valuable study of riding bridges the gap in literature between the working and sporting worlds of the horse. Different riding styles and all items of essential equipment and their maintenance are discussed against a background of extensive experience and practical knowledge.horsemanship, role of horses australia

non-fictionThe small community of Bonegilla produced 28 young volunteers, average age 22, eager to leave their homeland and their families to fight for their King, country and freedom. Twelve were never to return, leaving devastated family and friends. Those who did return were often not blessed with a long life after the mental and physical damage they had suffered in the carnage and destruction of a bloody war.. This book explains their stories.bonegilla, soldiers bonegilla world war one, bonegilla victoria

non-fictionA collection of stories relating to exploration and mining in the far North East of Victoria.gold mining, upper murray region, upper murray victoria, upper murray nsw

non-fictionA detailed study of the township of Talgarno in North Eastern Victoria, its geography and pioneering families. In the mid-1930s Talgarno’s river flats were inundated by the development of Lake Hume.talgarno, pioneers north east victoria, lake hume

non-fictionStories and information about former towns in and around Victoria's Alpine Region. Towns include Boggy Creek, Brandy Creek, Brocket, Brookville, Buckland, Buckland Upper, Bulgoback, Bulltown, Hogtown, Bullumwaal, Canvastown, Cassilis, Cobbannah, Copenhagen, Dargo High Plains, Dartmouth, Deptford, Gibbo River, Gladstone, Glen Dart, Glen Valley, Glen Wills, Good Luck Creek, Granite Flat, Grant, Hinnomunjie, Howittville, Jeff Davis, Lightning Creek, Louisville, Mayford, Merrijig Creek, Mitchelldale, Mount Elmo, Nugong, Sassafras, Saltpetre, Staleyville, Stirling, Store Creek, Summer Hill, Sunnyside, Tabberabbera, Talbotville, Thiel Town, Tongio West, Waterford, Wentworth River, Winchester, Wombat, Wongungarra, Zulu Creek.ghost towns, high country victoria, pioneers, history victoria

non-fictionAn illustrated history and background to key buildings in the town of Beechworth, Northern Victoriabeechworth victoria, beechworth description and travel, beechworth history

non-fictionStories from 50 former towns in and around Melbourne's North-east mountain region. These old towns include: Aberfeldy, Aberfeldy Crossing, BB Township, Blue Jacket, Clarke's Flat, Concord Gully, Edwards Reef, Fultons Creek, Jericho, Loch Fyne, Red Jacket, Store Point, The Springs, Toombon, Toombon Upper, Tullamore, Upper Thomson, Victors Quartz, Violet Town & White Star.ghost towns victoria, gold mining victoria

non-fictionHistorical handbook, includes brief section on Kiewa Valley tribes (Ya-itma-thang, Whroo, Kiewa, Unurring & Murramurrangbong), territory, shelters, fire, foods, including bogong moth, weapons, containers for water, fibre making for nets, stone tools, biographical details on Billy Elengeist & Queen Emily of the Murramurrangbong tribe.history kiewa valley, victorian pioneers, kiewa valley tribes

non-fictionA biography of explorer, Captain William Hilton Hovell and his life and discoveries in Australia from 1813 until his death in Sydney on 9 November 1875.hovell, w. h. (william hilton), 1786-1875. | explorers -- australia -- biography. | australia -- discovery and exploration.

non-fictionThe detailed history of the Australian Women’s Army Service in the Albury Army area during World War II.australia. army. australian women's army service -- history, women soldiers -- australia -- history, albury army area, world war two, women's military service

non-fictionA collection of anecdotes from travel along the Hume Highway from Melbourne, Victoria to Albury, NSW.albury, melbourne, hume highway, travel victoria, anecdotes and pioneer stories

non-fictionThis publication examines the story of the epic journey of exploration by Hume and Hovell, with their party, from October to December, 1824australia. exploration, hume & hovell expedition.

Written by the Mitta Mitta post mistress this book gives a detailed account of local history and pioneers. Includes descriptions of churches, schools, constabulary, and includes poems and verse.mitta mitta victoria, pioneers mitta mitta, mitta mitta history

non-fictionA detailed description of towns and area adjacent to the Hume Highway between Melbourne, Victoria and Albury, NSWvictoria. countryside adjacent to the hume highway., description and travel victoria, hume highway victoria

non-fictionThe history of one of Victoria's leading packaging companies, Gadsden Australia from 1879 to 1979.gadsden family, package goods industry, gadsen biography