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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - A Tale of Twin Cities Part 1 The Founding Years, Desmond Martin, 1981
A detailed history covering the founding development, commerce, pioneers and personalities of the Wodonga-Albury area, and the constant influence of the river.non-fictionA detailed history covering the founding development, commerce, pioneers and personalities of the Wodonga-Albury area, and the constant influence of the river.wodonga, albury, murray river -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Border Post Almanac (Albury) for 1878, Library of Australian History, 1979
Almanac printed as a directory of key businesses in the area of Albury Wodonga in 1848. Originally published by Affleck and Gray of Albury and Wodonga in 1848 as the second book form of this directory. This facsimile edition was printed in 1979.non-fictionAlmanac printed as a directory of key businesses in the area of Albury Wodonga in 1848. Originally published by Affleck and Gray of Albury and Wodonga in 1848 as the second book form of this directory. This facsimile edition was printed in 1979.business directory albury, business directory wodonga, historical business 1848 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Memoirs of A Stockman - Harry H. Peck, Harry H. Peck, 1942
This book is a compilation of the memoirs of Harry H. Peck, a stockman who was associated with Newmarket in Victoria for almost 70 years. It is written as a history of stock marketing, especially of Newmarket from the point of view of Harry Peck, and is compiled from his own memories and experiences along with the help of others who had records of the early days of Newmarket. The book covers stock market history from the 1840s to the 1940s, and includes chapters on the history of Newmarket, famous cattlemen, Gippsland pioneers, Westernport, the Great Kyogle land deal, Goulburn, Albury, Murray, Kiewa and Mitta Runs, Holbrook and many others.non-fictionThis book is a compilation of the memoirs of Harry H. Peck, a stockman who was associated with Newmarket in Victoria for almost 70 years. It is written as a history of stock marketing, especially of Newmarket from the point of view of Harry Peck, and is compiled from his own memories and experiences along with the help of others who had records of the early days of Newmarket. The book covers stock market history from the 1840s to the 1940s, and includes chapters on the history of Newmarket, famous cattlemen, Gippsland pioneers, Westernport, the Great Kyogle land deal, Goulburn, Albury, Murray, Kiewa and Mitta Runs, Holbrook and many others.english -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - A Baranduda History, Howard C Jones, 1988
... History Book A Baranduda History Howard C Jones Albury Wodonga ...A history of Baranduda in Northeast Victoria. Baranduda is a rural area and, since the 1970s, a rural and residential locality formed under the authority of the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation. It is near the junction of Yackandandah Road and the Kiewa Valley Highway, 10 km south-east of Wodonga. This publication traces the history of the area from its earliest know indigenous inhabitants, through the days of the earlier establishment of pastoral runs to more recent developments.Spiral boundnon-fictionA history of Baranduda in Northeast Victoria. Baranduda is a rural area and, since the 1970s, a rural and residential locality formed under the authority of the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation. It is near the junction of Yackandandah Road and the Kiewa Valley Highway, 10 km south-east of Wodonga. This publication traces the history of the area from its earliest know indigenous inhabitants, through the days of the earlier establishment of pastoral runs to more recent developments.baranduda, pioneers victoria, huon family, wodonga pioneers -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Holmes, Lloyd, Steam Across The Border, 2012
A history of the cross border railway at Wodonga-Albury between Victoria and New South Wales.ill, maps, p.72.non-fictionA history of the cross border railway at Wodonga-Albury between Victoria and New South Wales.railroad operations - australia - history, rail gauges - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Holmes, Lloyd, Albury's Railway Centenary 1881-1981 Souvenir Booklet, 1981
... operations - New South Wales - history A brief history of Albury's ...A brief history of Albury's early days, it's transport modes & the coming of the railway in New South Wales.ill, p.22.non-fictionA brief history of Albury's early days, it's transport modes & the coming of the railway in New South Wales.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad operations - new south wales - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Three children (two girls and a baby), August 2024
BHS CollectionStudio posed sepia photograph of three children (two girls and a baby).Photographer's stamped mount - D. Mendelson Albury; under Vice-Regal patronage. To dear Mrs. Harvey with Ethel's best love, inscribed on the rear of the mounted photograph.history, eaglehawk -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - History of Postal Services in Victoria, Christine Gibbs, 1984
This booklet was produced for Victoria's sesquicentenary celebrations. It tells the story of Victorian postal services starting with the appointment of Melbourne's first official Postmaster Mr E J Foster on 13th April 1837. This position changed hands frequently and by 1851 Victoria's 8th Postmaster Alexander McCrae held the position. The construction of one of Melbourne's oldest landmarks began in three stages beginning in 1859 and was completed in 1867. The book includes developments in the mail service including by sea and overland by horseback and Cobb and Co. coaches. The mail coach contractors on the Melbourne to Albury route in 1854 was George Foster followed in 1856 by Patrick Mulcare. Other chapters in this publication include transporting the mail by rail and air as well as details about a small number of post offices and people who dedicated themselves to ensuring the mail reached its destination safely.A small book of 125 pages containing information, photographic images and sketches. The book is printed on buff coloured paper with a green trim around the front cover. It also includes a comprehensive bibliography. The cover features a sketch of a Cobb & Co. Coach.This booklet was produced for Victoria's sesquicentenary celebrations. It tells the story of Victorian postal services starting with the appointment of Melbourne's first official Postmaster Mr E J Foster on 13th April 1837. This position changed hands frequently and by 1851 Victoria's 8th Postmaster Alexander McCrae held the position. The construction of one of Melbourne's oldest landmarks began in three stages beginning in 1859 and was completed in 1867. The book includes developments in the mail service including by sea and overland by horseback and Cobb and Co. coaches. The mail coach contractors on the Melbourne to Albury route in 1854 was George Foster followed in 1856 by Patrick Mulcare. Other chapters in this publication include transporting the mail by rail and air as well as details about a small number of post offices and people who dedicated themselves to ensuring the mail reached its destination safely.victorian postal service, australia post history