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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Auditor General of Victoria, "Public transport reforms - Moving from a system to a service", May. 1998
... "Public transport reforms - Moving from a system to a ...Report - 148 pages + card covers, perfect bound, titled "Public transport reforms - Moving from a system to a service", Special Report No. 57 by the Victorian Auditor General's Office, May 1998. Has a $10 Price label on front cover, purchased from Information Victoria 2-2-1999. Follows the implementation of the Public Transport Reform Project of 1993 looking at implementation and the outcomes. Notes that Government is moving towards a privatisation model. Has a table of contents. Gives a background, conduct of the audit, level of the Government subsidy to transport, reliability, cleanliness, safety, efficiency and the planned privatisation environment for public transport.Has in ink "K-S 2-2-1999" on the first page.trams, tramways, ptv, reports, transport, public transport -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Golf Club Pro, Peter Harvey, giving a pupil a lesson and photo of four ladies putting out on the 8th green. (undated), unknown
... Ringwood Golf Club Pro, Peter Harvey, giving a pupil a ...Ringwood Golf Club Pro giving a pupil a lesson and photo of four ladies putting out on a green.2 black and white photographs, one golf pro with pupil and 1 of four ladies on green and man on a grass cutting machine. (undated) +Additional Keywords: Harvey, Peter -
St Kilda Historical Society
Card - Seasonal card, A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to You, 20th century
... A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to You ...A card encouraging customers to give a gift at Christmas to the boy who delivers or sells them their daily newspapers. Undated but perhaps early 20th century.Pink coloured card with greeting, verse and image of Santa Claus printed in blue. Stamped on the back.Printed on front: 'A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to You. Once a Year this Christmas comes - But I come round each day; I bring you all the news there is, in a most respectful way. A Christmas Gift just once a Year Would make me mighty glad; Although I'm only young you know - But an Honest Paper Lad. Stamped on rear: 'Cards, Books and Stationery. You will get satisfaction from McArthur's Agency St Kilda. Latest books & periodicals by every mail.'st kilda businesses, 20th century, st kilda - history, mcarthur's agency -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Fairhead, Fred (Lt. Col. Ret'd), A Duty Done: A summary of operations by the Royal Australian Regiment in the Vietnam War 1965-1972. Dedicated To Those Who Served, 2014
... A Duty Done: A summary of operations by the Royal ...royal australian regiment, australian armed forces, phuoc tuy province -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Herald Sun newspaper, A Suburb with a rich, golden secret [Hurstbridge], 17/12/1991
... A Suburb with a rich, golden secret [Hurstbridge] ...An article about the history of Hurstbridge and its pioneer Henry Hurst.1 page, text and illus.hurstbridge, herald sun, henry hurst -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Burstall, Terry, A Soldier Returns: A Long Tan Veteran Discovers the Other Side of Vietnam. (Copy 2)
... A Soldier Returns: A Long Tan Veteran Discovers the Other ...The Vietnam of 1990 is far removed from the war-torn country of 1966, but the memories of destruction remain.The Vietnam of 1990 is far removed from the war-torn country of 1966, but the memories of destruction remain.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, long tan, battle of, 1966 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Burstall, Terry, A Soldier Returns: a Long Tan Veteran Discovers the Other Side of Vietnam. (Copy 1)
... A Soldier Returns: a Long Tan Veteran Discovers the Other ...The Vietnam of 1990 is far removed from the war-torn country of 1966, but the memories of destruction remain.The Vietnam of 1990 is far removed from the war-torn country of 1966, but the memories of destruction remain.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, long tan, battle of, 1966 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dennis, D.J, One Day At A Time: A Vietnam Diary: "Sometimes you couldn't hear the guns for the laughter..." (Copy 1)
... One Day At A Time: A Vietnam Diary: "Sometimes you couldn't ...The year is 1968 - The Tet Offensive has begun. Conscript James "Ned" Kelly os one of six men who featured in this dramatic Vietnam story. "Ned" is almost half-way through his sentenced "Tour of Duty", and is part of the specialist aviation unit, the Australian Army's 161 Reconaissance Flight.The year is 1968 - The Tet Offensive has begun. Conscript James "Ned" Kelly os one of six men who featured in this dramatic Vietnam story. "Ned" is almost half-way through his sentenced "Tour of Duty", and is part of the specialist aviation unit, the Australian Army's 161 Reconaissance Flight.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive, 161 recce flight, james "ned" kelly -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Box, Allan, A Soldier in the Family: A Source Book for Australian Military Genealogy (Copy 1)
... A Soldier in the Family: A Source Book for Australian ...This volume is dedicated to the tens of thousands of Australian families who have been personally touched by the horror of war, and who wish to understand.This volume is dedicated to the tens of thousands of Australian families who have been personally touched by the horror of war, and who wish to understand.soldiers- australia - genealogy - booklets, manuals etc., australia - genealogy - booklets, manuals etc. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Box, Allan, A Soldier in the family: A Source Book for Australian Military Genealogy (Copy 2)
... A Soldier in the family: A Source Book for Australian ...This volume is dedicated to the tens of thousands of Australian families who have been personnally touched by the horror of war, and who wish to understand.This volume is dedicated to the tens of thousands of Australian families who have been personnally touched by the horror of war, and who wish to understand.soldiers - australia - genealogy - booklets, australia - genealogy - booklets, manuals etc. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Birmingham, John, A Time for War: Australia as a Military Power
... A Time for War: Australia as a Military Power. ...Once upon a time every schoolboy in the British Empire could tell you about the Afghan wars.Once upon a time every schoolboy in the British Empire could tell you about the Afghan wars.australia. army. special air service regiment, national security - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Dennis, D.J, One Day At A Time: A Vietnam Diary: "Sometimes you couldn't hear the guns for the laughter..." (Copy 2)
... One Day At A Time: A Vietnam Diary: "Sometimes you couldn't ...The year is 1968 - The Tet Offensive has begun. Conscript James "Ned" Kelly os one of six men who featured in this dramatic Vietnam story. "Ned" is almost half-way through his sentenced "Tour of Duty", and is part of the specialist aviation unit, the Australian Army's 161 Reconaissance Flight.The year is 1968 - The Tet Offensive has begun. Conscript James "Ned" Kelly os one of six men who featured in this dramatic Vietnam story. "Ned" is almost half-way through his sentenced "Tour of Duty", and is part of the specialist aviation unit, the Australian Army's 161 Reconaissance Flight.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, tet offensive, 161 recce flight, james "ned" kelly -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Estes, Jack, A Field of innocence: A Memoir of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
... A Field of innocence: A Memoir of the Vietnam War (Copy 1) ...The tales of battle are chilling, and the reader is given a sense of what it is like to fight an unseen enemy who might appear any time, anywhere and start shooting from ambush.The tales of battle are chilling, and the reader is given a sense of what it is like to fight an unseen enemy who might appear any time, anywhere and start shooting from ambush.united states. marine corps - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Browne, Malcolm, The New Face Of War: A Report on a Communist Guerrilla Campaign
... The New Face Of War: A Report on a Communist Guerrilla ...the West has had ample warning of the methods Communism would employ in the seeking expansions.the West has had ample warning of the methods Communism would employ in the seeking expansions.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - campaigns, guerilla warfare -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Ringer's River by Des Martin - Plate 13 - A police informant and a trap avoided
... Ringer's River by Des Martin - Plate 13 - A police ...Through his position as a stockagent's clerk Billy, a proper dingo if ever there was one, is able to learn that some of the cattlemen intend to beat the duty by swimming their newly bought cattle back to Victoria. Sneaking down the back alley to the Police Station he sells this information to the authorities. Only Lennie, the halfwit roustabout from the store, follows and observes him, and, by riding O'Day's horse out of town, prevents his friend from travelling with the drovers who get caught in the police trap. W.O. Tom Foster as a N.S.W. trooper.The album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.Ringer's River Album Coloured photo Plate 13des martin, many a mile, ringer's river, northeast victoria stories -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, A.W. Jessep, A Student Using a Scarifier in the Pear Block, 1940-1941
... A Student Using a Scarifier in the Pear Block ...(1) Note by T.H. Kneen 5 February 1992, "Handwriting on reverse of photo is that of A.W. Jessep Principal (1926-41). Student is J.M. (Pixie) Scott 1941. (2) Note by T.H. Kneen 26 February 1992, (J.M.) Pixie Scott (1941) ploughing in orchard with one of the 3 draught horses probably Donald (or Donnie). The others were Freck and Flora."Black and white photograph. Student using a horse drawn scarifier in the Orchard. (1) On reverse, "A student using a scarifier in the Pear block, School of Horticulture, Burnley (1940 June)."scarifier, j.m. scott, pixie scott, ploughing, orchard, draught horses, donald, donnie, students working outside, pear block, freck, flora -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE A-12/SR-71 BLACKBIRDS IN CAPTIVITY/REVISED, JEANETTE REMAK, THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE A-12/SR-71 BLACKBIRDS IN CAPTIVITY/REVISEDTHE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE A-12/SR-71, 2020
... THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE A-12/SR-71 BLACKBIRDS IN ... -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Fendley, J. Margaret, A school on a hill, Strathcona
... A school on a hill, Strathcona ...A history of Strathcona Girls' Baptist Grammar School 1924-2004, includes many photographs. non-fictioncanterbury, scott street, strathcona baptist girls grammar school, independant schools, teachers, principals, fendley> j. margaret, turnbull> glenn -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Chisholm, Alec H, The making of A Sentimental Bloke : a sketch of the remarkable career of C.J. Dennis, 1946
... The making of A Sentimental Bloke : a sketch of the ...A biography of C.J. Dennis137pp. Includes photographs and some C. J. Dennis verse.non-fictionA biography of C.J. Dennisbiographies, poetry, c. j. dennis -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gee, Kenneth, The Graves Of Hue: A short study of the use of Terror as a political weapon by the Communists in South Vietnam
... The Graves Of Hue: A short study of the use of Terror as a ...Systematic Terrorism is one of most formidable weapons in the Communist armoury.Systematic Terrorism is one of most formidable weapons in the Communist armoury.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - atrocities, political atrocities - vietnam -
Clunes Museum
Book, NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA et al, CLUNES - A TOWNSCAPE STUDY OF A VICTORIAN COUNTRY TOWN
... CLUNES - A TOWNSCAPE STUDY OF A VICTORIAN COUNTRY TOWN ...GENERALLY THIS SIDY IS AN ANALYSIS OF THE VISUAL FABRIC OF THE TOWN AND GIVES SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE GROWTHBOOK - CLUNES - A TOWNSCAPE STUDY OF A VICTORIAN COUNTRY TOWN PRODUCED BY CENTRE FOR ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 1977GENERALLY THIS SIDY IS AN ANALYSIS OF THE VISUAL FABRIC OF THE TOWN AND GIVES SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE GROWTHlocal history, town scape -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Blakeman Elizabeth, A Proposal for a Fast Railway between Sydney Canberra and Melbourne, 2017
... A Proposal for a Fast Railway between Sydney Canberra and ...A collection of oral and written aneedates and other documentation about life from settlement to recent times in the Wairewa Valley East Gippsland Victoriasettlers, education, arts -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, James Orton, Strathfieldsaye a History and a Guide, 1987
... Strathfieldsaye a History and a Guide ...Bicentennial edition commemorates 200 years of european settlement in Australiasettlement -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Jean Court, A New Life for Gippsland A History of the Gippsland Railway Victoria, 1985
... A New Life for Gippsland A History of the Gippsland Railway ...Compilation of accounts written by members of exploretary parties attempting to find an accessible track from Melbourne to Gippsland primarily so hat rattle could be fattened on lush pastures and returned for sale. The many hardships faced on the harrowinexploration -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Reid Richard, Page Courtney, Hickling Rachel, A Great Risk in a Good Cause. Australians in Greece and Crete April - May 1941, 2001
... A Great Risk in a Good Cause. Australians in Greece and ...An account of Australian Military and Naval action in Greece and Crete April to May 1941military history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Saunders Nicole, Advice to a Young lady in the Colonies being a letter sent from Mrs E of England to Maria Macarthur in the Colony of New South Wales in 1812, 2007
... Advice to a Young lady in the Colonies being a letter sent ...Research interpretation and recommendation for management of the World War 1 memorial carvings at Lakes Entrance, victoria, being the place of potential cultural significance component of diploma of natural resourcesworld war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Public Record Office Victoria, A Guide to Writing a Collections Policy Including examples and pro formas
... A Guide to Writing a Collections Policy Including examples ...A collection of Public Records, Victoria Guides and Services, and National Archives of Australia Guides to caring for collections.reference material -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Char-A-Banc belonging to Withers Bus Tours with a group of people in front of Sloane's & Scotchman Mining Co's Poppet Head c 1920
... Char-A-Banc belonging to Withers Bus Tours with a group of ...Char-A-Banc belonging to Withers Bus Tours later Pioneer Tours and group of people in front of Sloane's & Scotchman Mining Co Poppet Head upper Main Street Stawell. Withers Tours, later named Pioneer Tours ran regular tourist buses from Melbourne to Stawell and Halls Gap area in a successful business. They later expanded to Sydney and other interstate destinations. Founder was W.A. Withers born at Moyston and became a successful businessman in Melbourne.Early 1920's open bus with a group or people (tourists) in front of Poppet Head and shaft of Sloane & Scotchman's Mine.mining, transport, tourism -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Estes, Jack, A Field of innocence: A ,Memoir of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)
... A Field of innocence: A ,Memoir of the Vietnam War (Copy 2) ...The tales of battle are chilling and the reader is given a sense of what it is like to fight an unseen enemy who might appear any time, anywhere and start shooting from ambush.The tales of battle are chilling and the reader is given a sense of what it is like to fight an unseen enemy who might appear any time, anywhere and start shooting from ambush.united states. marine corps - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, THE 67th INFANTRY, CLARK Bill, The 67th (Bendigo) Infantry MILITIA 1912-1918. / A History. / A Nominal Roll, Nov 2023
... The 67th (Bendigo) Infantry MILITIA 1912-1918. / A History ...The 67th (Bendigo) Infantry was the local Militia Infantry Unit from 1912-1918. It's members came from Bendigo up to Deniliquin and Bendigo up to Kerang - Swan Hill areas.This is a leather bound book (Manuscript). The type of leather is called "old goat leather". The title and words are gold embossed. It is fastened with 4 brass Chicago screw binders. Inside are pages of A4. size. The history section is of 165 pages - text, images, black and white and colour. The second half of the book is A4 size excel spreadsheet with approx 2100 names.ww1, militia, citizen forces, 67th infantry