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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Routledge and Sons, The Ethics of the Dust
The following lectures were really given, in substance, at a girls' school (far in the country); which, in the course of various experiments on the possibility of introducing some better practice of drawing into the modern scheme of female education, I visited frequently enough to enable the children to regard me as a friend. The Lectures always fell more or less into the form of fragmentary answers to questions; and they are allowed to retain that form, as, on the whole, likely to be more interesting than the symmetries of a continuous treatise. Many children (for the school was large) took part, at different times, in the conversations; but I have endeavored, without confusedly multiplying the number of imaginary speakers, to represent, as far as I could, the general tone of comment and inquiry among young people.Index, notes, p.230.non-fictionThe following lectures were really given, in substance, at a girls' school (far in the country); which, in the course of various experiments on the possibility of introducing some better practice of drawing into the modern scheme of female education, I visited frequently enough to enable the children to regard me as a friend. The Lectures always fell more or less into the form of fragmentary answers to questions; and they are allowed to retain that form, as, on the whole, likely to be more interesting than the symmetries of a continuous treatise. Many children (for the school was large) took part, at different times, in the conversations; but I have endeavored, without confusedly multiplying the number of imaginary speakers, to represent, as far as I could, the general tone of comment and inquiry among young people. john ruskin 1819-1900, ethics -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Middle East and Far East, 1953
A history of the Australian army medical corps in the middle and far east during world war two.Index, ill, maps, p.674.non-fictionA history of the Australian army medical corps in the middle and far east during world war two.world war 1939-1945 - australia, australian army - medical corps -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Active service : with Australia in the Middle East, 1941
This is an illustrated notebook on the life of Australians in the Middle East theatre of war. Almost all of the contents are the works of men on active service. Reports are included on most of the actions in which Australian forces have so far taken part. It has been possible to include in these reports much detail which hitherto been available to the public. Similarly among the photographs, there are some which have already been published and many which now emerge from military and other official coerces for the first time. They have been selected primarily for their value as graphic records of fact. It is hoped that the result, in text and photography, may be a more intimate if still fragmentary understanding of the campaigns. The balance and perspective of true history canon yet be bought to bear on events.Ill, p.129.non-fictionThis is an illustrated notebook on the life of Australians in the Middle East theatre of war. Almost all of the contents are the works of men on active service. Reports are included on most of the actions in which Australian forces have so far taken part. It has been possible to include in these reports much detail which hitherto been available to the public. Similarly among the photographs, there are some which have already been published and many which now emerge from military and other official coerces for the first time. They have been selected primarily for their value as graphic records of fact. It is hoped that the result, in text and photography, may be a more intimate if still fragmentary understanding of the campaigns. The balance and perspective of true history canon yet be bought to bear on events. world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - middle east, world war 1939-1945 - australia -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "How far away's your tram", March 2008
Poster advertising the Yarra Trams tramTracker application that was available by phone, SMS and online. Featues the beagle holding a keyboard, dated March 2008.Demonstrates a Yarra Trams poster regarding their tramTracker application.Document - single A4 sheet, colour trams, tramways, yarra trams, tramtracker -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (S.A. Division) Inc, Rails to the Burra, 1970
The history of the railway to Burra and Peterborough in South Australia celebrating the centenary of the line as far as Burra.ill, maps, p.37.non-fictionThe history of the railway to Burra and Peterborough in South Australia celebrating the centenary of the line as far as Burra.railroad construction - south australia - history, railroad operations - south australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bell, Peter et al, The Aramac Tramway, 2002
A history of the 3'6" tramway from Barcaldine to Aramac in Far North Queensland.index, ill, maps, p.48.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" tramway from Barcaldine to Aramac in Far North Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, aramac tramway - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Webber, Brian, Exploring The Railways of Far North Queensland, 2004
A pictorial history of the railways around Cairns in Far North Queensland.ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railways around Cairns in Far North Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Knowles, J.W, Lonely Rails in the Gulf Country, 1983
A pictorial history of the railway from Croydon to Normanton in Far North Queensland.ill, maps, p.76.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railway from Croydon to Normanton in Far North Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Knowles, J.W, The Cooktown Railway: Australia's Most Unusual Railway, 1983
A pictorial history of the railway from Cooktown to Laura in Far North Queensland.index, ill, maps, p.92.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railway from Cooktown to Laura in Far North Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, The National Trust of Queensland, The Normanton-Croydon Railway, 1980
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 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Sheet music, First love, 1850s
This piece of music, ‘First Love’, dates from the 1850s and was composed by Henry Farmer (1819-1891). Born in Nottingham, Farmer was an organist and composer and conductor of the Nottingham Harmonic Society from 1866 to 1880. He dedicated this music to Miss Hal Chaworth Musters. It is not known who ‘Miss Hal’ was but the Chaworth name was an ancient one in Nottingham and marriage with a member of the Musters family brought into being the name ‘Chaworth Musters’ and the estates included Annesley, Edwalton and Wiverton. The signatures on the front cover indicate that this music is connected to two early families in the district. Stephen Henty owned Cadnook (Kadnook), near Harrow, in the 1850s and sold it to Mordaunt Smalpage (or Smalpaige) in July 1859. Stephen Henty, who came to Victoria in 1836, was the brother-in-law of Captain Helpman, the Warrnambool Harbour Master from 1861 to 1869. They were co-owners of the ‘Champion’ which plied between Portland and Melbourne until it was wrecked off Cape Otway in 1857 when it collided with the ‘Lady Bird’.This is a most significant item because of the signatures on the front cover. Stephen Henty was important, not only in the history of Victoria, but also in the history of Warrnambool because of his connection with coastal shipping and his relationship with Captain Helpman. As far as we know the Hentys never lived in Warrnambool but it is possible that this music was played on the ‘Henty’ piano that was donated to the old Warrnambool Museum in 1889 and is now in the Warrnambool Art Gallery. The Hentys brought six pianos to Victoria in 1837. The music is also important in social history as an example of the music that was played in mid-Victorian drawing rooms. This is a piece of music of seven pages printed back to back (cover and 11 pages of musical notation) The pages have black printing on white with a multi-coloured front cover. The cover has a stylized portrait of a man and woman in period costume. The woman is holding an urn of flowers. Some of the pages are loose and the page folds and corners are tattered and torn. The name ‘Smalpaige ‘is written in ink and the name ‘Henty’ is written in pencil. Front Cover: ‘Mrs Smalpaige, Cadnook, 8th Aug/59’ ‘S.Henty, 8 August 1859’ ‘First Love’, ‘Valse dedicated to Miss Hal Chaworth Musters by Henry Farmer, London, Published by Joseph Williams, 123, Cheapside, Solo, 4, Duet, 4, Septett, 3/6, Full Orchestra, 5/-, Ent. Sta. Hall.’ stephen henty, mrs smalpaige, warrnambool, first love sheet music, history of warrnambool, henry farmer -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book - Healesville: history in the hills, 1982
The history of Healesville is as rich and diverse as the people who, over the course of more then a century, have called it home. Each has its story. One cannot hope to tell them all. And so the author's aim has been to bring out the flavour of each passing era; to draw together the threads which have woven the fabric of the past and display them in their true colours as far as is ever possible in the variable light a human memory.A 24 cm H, 151p; Bibliography. Includes Index.non-fictionThe history of Healesville is as rich and diverse as the people who, over the course of more then a century, have called it home. Each has its story. One cannot hope to tell them all. And so the author's aim has been to bring out the flavour of each passing era; to draw together the threads which have woven the fabric of the past and display them in their true colours as far as is ever possible in the variable light a human memory.healesville, victoria -- history