Bibliography, ill, maps, p.47.non-fictionA brief review of the background to the invasion of Iraq by the USA in 1991middle east - politics and government, operation desert shield

Ill, maps, p.158.non-fictionOver 170 maps trace the history of warfare from the classical age to the 21st centurymilitary art and science - history - maps, battlefields - maps

Bib, maps, p.70.non-fictionHistorical account of the Balkan area - includes Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Macadonia - over the last 2000 years. Considers its geographical position as a corridor from central Europe and inner Asia to the Mediterranean and the ordeals suffered by the peoples of the Balkans in the light of European competetion for access. Includes a list of important dates, a glossary and bibliography and a fold-out map of the area. balkan peninsula - history, armed conflict - history and teaching

three highly respected Fairfax journalists take a fresh look at the dramatic events of the Vietnam War in this fascinating and richly visual book/ 1961-1975 - participation - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - journalists

the West has had ample warning of the methods Communism would employ in the seeking expansions.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - campaigns, guerilla warfare

The aim of the seminar from which these papers and discussions derived was to analyse the basic causes and underlying political dynamics of the tow related conflicts that were then (September 1978) welling up between Vietnam, Kampuchea and China.cambodian-vietnamese conflict, 1977-1991 - congresses, vietnam - foreign relations - china - congresses, china - foreign relations - vietnam - congresses

Three highly respected Fairfax journalists take a fresh look at the dramatic events of the Vietnam War in this fascinating and richly visual book. 1961-1975 - participation - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - journalists

Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketbritish history, 20th century, walsh st library

yolgnu, northern territory, aboriginal english, sociolinguistics, language maintenance, language and education

"The relation of Aboriginality to English has important implications for communication between Aborigines and other Australians, and especially for the education of Aboriginal and other Australian children within a context of reconciliation." Executive summary "The relationship between Aboriginal English and Australian English requires an appropriate educational response, and the report concludes by providing the rationale for two way bidialectal education which is the best way in which Aboriginality and English may thrive together within a schooling which will relate meaningfully to a life experience in which both English dialects have an important place". Executive summaryword lists, tableslinguistics, education, reconciliation, sociolinguistics

tables, b&w photographsaboriginal english, education, literacy, two way learning

bilingual education, two way education

Gives thorough introduction to the dry-forest area and the plants and animals of that habitat.Maps, colour photographs, b&w illustrationsbox-ironbark forests, deforestation, sustainability, environment, biodiversity

IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE THIS PICTURE WAS PAINTED FROM THE HILLSIDE, ACROSS THE CREEK FROM DONALD CAMERSON'S HOMESTEAD. 'THE CLUNES' NAMED AFTER HIS HOME IN SCOTLAND. DONALD CAMERON WAS AT CLUNES FROM 1839-1855, WHEN HE AND HIS FAMILY RETURNED TO SCOTLAND..1 FRAMED WATERCOLOUR OF THE CAMERON HOMESTEAD. .2 FRAMED PICTURE OF CAMERON HOMESTEAD (COPY OF ORIGINAL?) .3 PHOTOGRAPHED COPIES OF CAMERON HOMESTEAD (2) BLACK AND WHITE .4 COLOURED COPIES OF CAMERON HOMESTEAD (2)local history, illustration, watercolour, cameron of clunes

In October 2000, Council invited three artists from the region (Deborah Halpern, Matcham Skipper, Tony Trembath) to submit designs for a sculpture / public art work for the Eltham Town Square. The commission was paid for by supermarket giant Safeway (Woolies) as part of its supermarket permit, which required them to contribute to beautification work in the Town Square.This is the first of three parts. The 'Spirit of Nillumbik' is a celebration of the artistic spirit of Eltham and surrounding communities. Each area is identified through the flora and fauna represented in the panels. The work honours the many creative artists and architects, past and present, who have built homes and shaped lives and livelihoods with their unique creative spirit. Halpern describes her work as a public expression of their individual and collective visions. Halpern acknowledges these contributions to our hand-made history and the influence they have on the character and identity of Eltham and Nillumbik. Five picture and six woven balustrades each made out of welded steel / organic wrought iron and coated with wax. Imagery (flora - plants, landscapes and fauna - animals, birds, reptiles, insects) are all based on the local environment. There is also a relevant aboriginal presence amongst each of the panels. Each panel represents the different areas that make up the Shire. 'Water' for Warrandyte, 'Kangaroos' for Christmas Hills, 'Cockatoos and 'Valley Creek Flats' for Hurstbridge, 'Wombats', 'Bluetongues' and 'Possums' for St. Andrews/Kinglake, 'Orchids' for Panton Hill, 'Cows' and 'Grapevines' for the Kangaroo Gound Hill landmark. N/Apublic art, nillumbik, fauna, flora, wrought iron, balustrade, halpern, laurence, kangaroo, eltham town square, spirit, warrandyte, christmas hills, kangaroo ground, hurstbridge, kinglake, panton hill, water, valley creek flats, cockatoos

In October 2000, Council invited three artists from the region (Deborah Halpern, Matcham Skipper, Tony Trembath) to submit designs for a sculpture / public art work for the Eltham Town Square. The commission was paid for by supermarket giant Safeway (Woolies) as part of its supermarket permit, which required them to contribute to beautification work in the Town Square.This is the third of three parts. The 'Spirit of Nillumbik' is a celebration of the artistic spirit of Eltham and surrounding communities. Each area is identified through the flora and fauna represented in the panels. The work honours the many creative artists and architects, past and present, who have built homes and shaped lives and livelihoods with their unique creative spirit. Halpern describes her work as a public expression of their individual and collective visions. Halpern acknowledges these contributions to our hand-made history and the influence they have on the character and identity of Eltham and Nillumbik.Realistic depiction of 'chocolate lilies' in wrought iron (three flowers in bloom, four large buds and six small buds). Chocolate lilies are indigenous to Nillumbik.N/A

Looks back on twenty-five years history of the Federation of Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Clubs. Note: Alexander Staig and David Staig of Surrey Hills feature on pages 5-9.Looks back on twenty-five years history of the Federation of Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Clubs. Note: Alexander Staig and David Staig of Surrey Hills feature on pages 5-9.automobiles, antique and classic cars, (mr) malcolm grant, (mr) alexander staig, (mr) david staig, surrey engine and boiler works, (miss) elsie stevens

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed abstract drawingart, artwork, chantel malcolm, horsham campus, horsham campus art collection, alumni

non-fictionA history of the township of Tallangatta, Victoria which was moved in the 1950s due to the expansion of the Hume Damold tallangatta, tallangatta, hume dam, "the town that moved"