40 p.; 24 cmnon-fictionA history of Wilson Botanic Park, including its geological history and palaeobotany, and chapters on pre-European history and Aboriginal settlement, European settlement, the growth of the township of Berwick, the Wilson Quarry, the gift of the site to the people of Berwick, and the growth of the park since its opening in 1992.berwick (vic.), wilson botanic park, george lindsay wilson, fay wilson (nee duff), george pritchard harvey wilson, james wilson

non-fictionThis book provides a detailed history of the Cranbourne Shire, including information about early settlers, Aboriginal heritage, soldier settlements, and the development of towns and rail tracks. The book also features photographs, maps, and appendices with shire statistics and historical records.cranbourne (vic.), shire of cranbourne

56 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionHistory of the Maryknoll town and how it grewmap of maryknoll, golden jubilee of maryknoll

x, 140 p.; 22 cmnon-fictionThe Andersons of Western Port : the discovery and exploration of Western Port, Victoria and the life of the first settler in eastern Victoria, Samuel Anderson, and his two brothers, Hugh and Thomas from 1797 to 1903western port settlement, samuel anderson, hugh anderson, thomas anderson

non-fictionPart autobiography of Doug Thomspon, part history of Hastings Shire and the Hastings - Western Port Historical Society. shire of hastings, western port settlement, douglas m thompson

non-fictionJames Bodell was born in 1831 near Nottingham, the son of poor parents. At sixteen he enlisted in the army and was sent first to Ireland, then slowly recovering from the great potato famine, and then to Hong Kong, where most of his regiment died of malaria or other tropical diseases. He bought himself out of the army and went to Van Doiemen's Land (later Tasmania) where he kept a hotel, but eventually became disgusted with the atmosphere of a recent convict settlement. In 1856 he moved to Victoria, where the great gold rush had begun, prospered, but finally lost his money in unwise speculation during a period of excessive drinking. In 1863 he volunteered to serve in New Zealand in the Maori wars. Discharged in 1866, he was given a town lot of land as well as farming land by the government at the town of Tauranga, where he was an outstanding pioneer, making money and becoming Mayor. He later made two return trips to England to visit his family in Leicester. In about 1881 he began to write his reminiscences, an ambitious undertaking for a man with so little formal education, and in 1978, on the death of one of his English descendants, the original manuscript was offered to the Bodley Head for publication. It has been edited by Keith Sinclair and presents a unique picture of how the British Empire was colonised and what life in the British army of the time was like. This is a frank, often amusing and colourful account of the Empire seen from below. (Inside cover)james bodell, maori wars

non-fictionAgainst Time and Place is a highly imaginative and well-crafted re-creation of a family history which transcends the particular to become a fascinating microcosm of British migration and settlement in Australia. The lives of members of the Booth and Backhouse families unfold against a rich backdrop of places and events, including the coal-mines and tenant farms of Yorkshire; the First World War and the Russian Revolution; the goldrushes, pioneering the wheatbelt and small town life of Western Australia; the Great Depression; the Second World War and its aftermath. 'What Elizabeth Backhouse has done in Against Time And Place is to unravel her family's history and make it live and sing for us all. The stories told are engaging and varied, ranging from the pastoral to the spine-chilling, and the prose in which they are told is evocative, intimate yet dignified, carrying sometimes the cadences of poetry. Like all the best stories, they reveal much but leave more unspoken, leaving the reader to mull over subtle implications. . . In all, a delightful and engaging book.' Kate Veitch (Inside cover)booth family, backhouse family

non-fictionMelbourne 1841-1865 Georgiana McCrae was the grandmother of the poet Hugh McCrae and one of the most graceful of Australia's early diarists. In 1841, only six years after Melbourne was founded, she arrived in the Port Phillip district where she was to spend forty-nine of her eighty-seven years. Her journal is not only a fascinating personal document but an invaluable reflection of the social life and history of the infant settlement. As well as being an artist of considerable talent—even genius (she had been a favourite pupil of the water-colourist John Varley), Georgiana had been an indefatigable diarist since she was a little girl; and to this cultivated and therefore perhaps lonely young woman in the embryo town that was Melbourne her journal was her confidant and companion. Whether she is telling how Bishop Broughton "exonerated the Popish party from the blame in the Gunpowder Plot", or how her son was within an inch of treading on a snake which I killed with the stick of my parasol", whether she is spring cleaning, combating a grasshopper plague, or making a velvet bonnet for her daughter, she is always perceptive and arresting in recording her daily life and the affairs of the colony.georgiana mccrae, melbourne (vic.)

non-fictionThis is the story of a German peasant who was contracted to serve as a shepherd for a Darling Downs squatter in the mid nineteenth century. John Henry Sommerlad sailed from Hamburg in a small sailing ship directly to Moreton Bay and then trudged behind a bullock waggon over the Great Dividing Range to a sheep run near Warwick. Later he settled in New England and became a successful pioneer farmer. The story is set in its historical context and the book describes the background of squatter expansion, labour problems during the gold rush and Australian immigration, as well as the life style of the pioneers. Part social history, part local history and part family history. The Migrant Shepherd makes an important and well documented contribution to the record of German settlement in Australia. In a Foreword. Professor Geoffrey Blainey says, "This story of his life, sensitively pieced together from many fragments, is like that of thousands of other Australians of his day. and that's what now makes it so revealing." (Inside Cover)john henry sommerlad, squatter, shepherd

non-fictionHistory of family settlement near Geelong; includes references to incidents involving Jackey Jackey and Gowin Gowin.manifold family, geelong (vic.)

New Works cottages originally built for John Carpenter and George Carpenter of Lakes Entrance Victoria. Colour photograph of two of the New Works cottages originally built for John Carpenter and George Carpenter of Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also two other colour photographs of John and George Carpenters original homes with many people on front verandah genealogy, historic houses, settlement

Black and white photograph of old gold mining town between Swifts Creek and Omeo, Cassilis Victoriahouses, settlement, mines and mining

For over 20 years from 1893 gold mining was undertaken in the mountains around Glen Wills.Black and white postcard looking towards the Glen Wills Road situated between the valley and steep hills taken in summer Glen Wills Victoriasettlement, topography

Built 1891 c burned down 1939Black and white photograph of the Golden Agehotels, settlement, accommodation

taken from across the river looking back towards picnic area on right, site of old swimming pool below Court House. Colour photograph of Mitchell River Bairnsdale Victoria. Also three colour photographs of Mitchell River at Bairnsdale taken autumn 1991 settlement, rivers, topography

Black and white photograph of a vegetable patch and flower garden beside a rustic dwelling surrounded by split paling fence near the gold mining town of Grant Victoriamines and mining, settlement, topography, gold

Black and white postcard showing the mountains in distance beyond the valley and township of Buchan Victoriafarming, topography, settlement

Sign on river bank 'Boats to Let'Black and white photograph of substancial dwelling terraced gardens and out buildings on riverside, sign indicating boats for hire and five rowing boats on Mitchell River near Bairnsdale Victoriahouses, land settlement, rivers

Black and white photograph showing Gilberts Walhalla Hotel and another building around corner, nine men and a boy standing on road in front, boy on horse in front of building, thick bush in background Walhalla Victoria land settlement, mining, topography

Second identical copy 04618.1Black and white photograph of a bark hut showing walls of vertical sheets of bark held in place by horizontal battons. On the roof overlapping sheets of bark are held in place by a horizontal log attached to the saddle pole on the roof ridge by vertical timbers. Nails were not used wooden pegs or greenhide strips kept the frame stable. This building believed to be in the Lake Tyers area Victoriahouses, land settlement

original cottages at Aboriginal Station Lake Tyers VictoriaBlack and white photograph of original cottages at Aboriginal Station Lake Tyers Victoriaaboriginal history, settlement

Sepia toned photograph of bark roofed farm building and hay stack behind three railed post and rail fence, sliprail gateway. Boy and dog seated in foreground. High peaks in distance known as The Brothers. East Gippsland Victoriahouses, topography, settlers

The old Church House served the Bruthen community in 1880s when no longer required it was barged to the New Works area where it became Church and meeting hall. By the time the Entrance work was completed the contractor J R Coate had the building moved to Church Street Lakes Entrance. It was a home for various local families until abandoned then acquired by Val Northrope. After renovation by Val in Lakes Entrance it was moved again to a site beside the Northropes new home at Tambo UpperColour photograph of timber cottage surrounded by picket fence four women at gateway. Cottage situated near Bruthen Victoria. Also eight more colour photographs taken of same house showing various aspects of building. houses, land settlement, churches

non-fictionLetters to early settlers 1840s to 1870s. Settlement of Melbourne by Yarra River.la trobe collection, early settlement in victoria, settlement in corinella 1826, jolimont by yarra river, la trobe cottage, victorian goldfields

Black and white photograph of an old corner post showing mortices to take fence rail at Buggy Creek south of Buchan South Victoria agriculture, farming, land settlement

Shows sand between timber piers at Entrance site, vegetation on Bullock Island, vegetation on hummocks is very sparse.Sepia toned photograph of New Works area prior to opening Lakes Entrance VictoriaGovernment Works at new Lakes Entrancesettlement, houses, waterways, gippsland lakes

Black and white photograph of Post Office and attached dwelling two men on bikes and two women in front of buildings named are Rex Harbeck and Miss Cook who was the Postmistress and her mother Mrs Cook Lakes Entrance Victoriapostal services, people, settlement

Small album of colour photographs taken in areas of East Gippsland and of trips to Bruthen and Sale, East Gippsland Victoria. To view all photos please visit L.E. History Centreland settlement, bridges, beaches

Colour photograph of monumental section of Bumberrah Cemetery near Johnsonville Victoriacemeteries, land settlement