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Mont De Lancey
Book, Balfe et al, The Bohemian Girl, Unknown
... Arthur Sullivan and J.Pittman. ...Red hardcover book of an Opera in three acts composed by Balfe and words by Alfred Bunn. The ornate cover has red, gold and blue print of the title - Balfe's Bohemian Girl, The Royal Edition and Publisher Boosey & Co London. The damaged spine has Bohemian Girl Balfe written in faint gold lettering. There are 226 pages of vocal score. At the back of the book are lists of other Boosey & Co's Standard Publications, Musical Cabinet and Instrumental Library.John Sebire Melbourne is written in ink in copperplate text on the title page with flourishes.music books, musical scores, opera scores -
Kilmore Historical Society
Australia: The Making of a Nation, 1910
... Cassell and Company, Ltd. ...Blue cloth-bound hard cover book. Australian flag and title on front in black with decorative design. Beginnings of separation of cover from body at front & back. Minor damage to cover. 56 illustrations from photographs. 299 pp. Good condition.Label inside front cover, 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library/No. 150/This book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged'. Front flyleaf, Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp.australian history, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
History of Civilisation in England, History of Civilisation in England, Vol.3 of 3, 1867
... Longmans, Green, and Co. ...Brown cloth-bound hardcover book. Small embossed central design on front & back covers. Worn and faded on spine with breakdown of cloth at corners. Binding a bit loose. 548 pp. Fair condition.On flyleaf, Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp.history, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
History of Civilisation in England, History of Civilisation in England, Vol.1 of 3, 1867
... Longmans, Green, and Co. ...Brown cloth-bound hardcover book. Small embossed central decoration on front and back covers. Faded & worn spine, marks/ stains on back & front covers. Some foxing. 505 pp. Fair - good condition.Flyleaf, Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp. First title page '110', crossed out/'142' in red ink & underlined.history, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Practice of Divine Love, 1840
... Thomas Ken, D.D. Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells. ...The Practice of Divine Love; Being an exposition upon the Church Catechism: to which are added directions for prayer.Green cloth-bound hardcover book, embossed decoration to front and back covers. Cover totally detached from body, tear to spine. Foxing throughout. 140 pp. Fair condition.On 2nd flyleaf, 'Mrs. Hanniford/With Walter's, Best and/Kindest Wishes/May 25, 1859'.religion, mrs. hanniford -
Kilmore Historical Society
Arithmetic, Arithmetic, Standard 5, Pre-1902
... Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd. ...Southern Cross Series. Specially written to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Code. Sold by William P. Linehan, 309 Lit. Collins Street, Melbourne.Softcover book with hand-stitched brown cover. 128 pp. Good condition.Title page top, 'Henry. Carey. J.P./Bald Hills/Kilmore East/March 29 - 3 - 1902'. Inside front cover, various arithmetical calculations.arithmetic text, henry carey -
Kilmore Historical Society
Scientific Dialogues, Joyces Scientific Dialogues, 1855
... S. Johnson and Son ...Intended for the instruction and entertainment of young people in which the first principles of natural and experimental philosophy are fully explained. New edition complete in one volume.Brown cloth-bound hardcover book with embossed patterning on front and back covers. Ink staining to lower front cover, worn corners and top & bottom spine. Cover separating from body back & front. Missing flyleaf, loose front pages. Loose binding. Foxing throughout. 200 wood cut illustrations. 536 pp. Poor condition.Inside front cover, '132 Kilmore Mechanics Institute', handwritten cursive. Undecipherable name inscribed top of title page, 'Kilmore 17 Sept.1855'.kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
A general Textbook of Nursing, 1938
... Faber and Faber Limited. ...First edition published in 1937. Second edition.Blue cloth-bound hard cover book with yellow dust jacket, tattered paper cover secured by cloth tape over top of dust jacket. Foxing to front & back pages. 898 pp. Good condition.Front flyleaf, 'Jessie Wortley', handwritten cursive/'Bendigo & Northern District Hospital' stamp.textbook, nursing. -
The Celtic Club
Book, Celtic Mythology, 1999
... Geddes and Grosset ...Includes famous legends from Celtic mythology retold and explained for the modern reader, and introductory material on the origin and development of Celtic mythology.Ill, p. 480.non-fictionIncludes famous legends from Celtic mythology retold and explained for the modern reader, and introductory material on the origin and development of Celtic mythology.celtic legends, mythology - celtic -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Time Running Out: Shaping Regional Australia's Future, Australia. Parliament. House of Representatives. Standing Committee on Primary Industries and Regional Services, 2000
... Committee on Primary Industries and Regional Services ...This report is the result of and inquiry into infrastructure and the development of Australia's regional areas by the House of Representatives, Standing Committee on Primary Industries and Regional Services. The foreword to the Committee's report states that the title 'Time running out' reinforces the urgent need to firstly acknowledge the deficiencies in infrastructure that exist throughout regional Australia and secondly, the need to remedy that lack of infrastructure. Action is needed to ensure that many regional communities don't just survive but learn to thrive once again. Chapters focus on major issues of leadership and local skills; policy, planning and coordination; and finance and investment. Other chapters focus on particular sectors or issues including advanced telecommunications; information technology; transport (roads, rail, shipping, airports); energy (electricity, gas, renewable energy); education; water resources; and health.non-fictionThis report is the result of and inquiry into infrastructure and the development of Australia's regional areas by the House of Representatives, Standing Committee on Primary Industries and Regional Services. The foreword to the Committee's report states that the title 'Time running out' reinforces the urgent need to firstly acknowledge the deficiencies in infrastructure that exist throughout regional Australia and secondly, the need to remedy that lack of infrastructure. Action is needed to ensure that many regional communities don't just survive but learn to thrive once again. Chapters focus on major issues of leadership and local skills; policy, planning and coordination; and finance and investment. Other chapters focus on particular sectors or issues including advanced telecommunications; information technology; transport (roads, rail, shipping, airports); energy (electricity, gas, renewable energy); education; water resources; and health.infrastructure regional australia, regional planning australia -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Albury Show Society Biography of Committee Members 1901 & 1918, Jan Hunter and Helen Livsey, 2012
... Jan Hunter and Helen Livsey ...The Albury Show Society is one of the oldest organisations in Albury, NSW. In 1857, forty people attended a meeting in Albury called by Robert Brown. From that meeting, 150 years ago, the Albury and Murray River Agricultural and Horticultural Society was born. It was eventually to evolve into the Albury Show Society through the work of many dedicated members. This publication includes a brief history of the Society and biographies of key people in its development.non-fictionThe Albury Show Society is one of the oldest organisations in Albury, NSW. In 1857, forty people attended a meeting in Albury called by Robert Brown. From that meeting, 150 years ago, the Albury and Murray River Agricultural and Horticultural Society was born. It was eventually to evolve into the Albury Show Society through the work of many dedicated members. This publication includes a brief history of the Society and biographies of key people in its development.albury show society, agricultural shows new south wales, biographies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, "Oppose Fare Increase", 30/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Rank and File Tramway and Rail Workers ...Pamphlet - printed on foolscap paper, titled "Oppose Fare Increase", dated 30/8/1971, authorised by Rank and File Tramway and Rail Workers, about the general fare increase and lack of public transport. Written from a Socialist viewpoint a and problems of imperialism. Socialist cause.trams, tramways, fares, public transport, unions, social history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Double Deck train - Survey report - an evaluation of customer responses", Jan. 1983
... Ann de Paul and David Oliver of the Research Monitoring and ...Report - 36 pages plus yellow paper cover, white rear cover and plastic cover, heat strip bound with black plastic strip on left hand side. Titled "Double Deck train - Survey report - an evaluation of customer responses". Report details the attitudinal analysis of customers and analysis of loading and unloading times on the double deck train including comparisons with the existing single deck train. Report notes that for the train loading/unloading times were better than that of a 6 car Comeng train on the Ringwood line. Report prepared by Ann de Paul and David Oliver of the Research Monitoring and Coordination Marketing Division of the PTC June 1992.trams, tramways, railways, double deck trains, ptc, ringwood -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - MTOC Rules and Regulations, c1913
... Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo) ...Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. Ltd Rules and Regulations by which all operational staff were to abide by. Provides separate sections of rules for Gripmen and Conductors, with Special rules for both roles, collection of fares and use of Bell Punch, transfer and check tickets, Collectors (Conductors acting as collectors on the dummy or grip car), signalmen and shunters. Printed by Sands & McDougall. Date of issue has been damaged by silverfish - Mr H A Wilcox was appointed Secretary in 1909, becoming General Manager in the Tramway Board which succeeded the private company in 1916. Rule 76, page 21 allows for the wearing of the Australian Tramway Employees Association union badge. The Union was recognised by the Company in August 1912 and the wearing of Union badges on watch chains was permitted. A possible date for the document is 1912. See item 6340 for the MTOCo / AETA agreement that was reflected in these rules.Demonstrates a MTOCo cable tram rule book and requirements of its employees.Book - 68 pages + card covers covered in a dark grey cloth, centre stapled.tramways, cable trams, conductors, tickets, grip men, signalmen, shunters, fares, operations, rules -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, MacLeod of Dare - A Novel in Three Volumes, Vol. II, 1878 (this reprint 1890s)
... Macmillan and Co. ...307 p. : ill. ; bound in calico which is printed with product advertisements.fictionfiction, william black, t. craig [bookbinder] -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, 'My novel' / by Pisistratus Caxton : or, Varieties in English life / by the Right Honorable Lord Lytton : in two volumes : Vol. I, [n.d.] [1874?]
... George Routledge and Sons ...396 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, lord lytton -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Leila, or the siege of Granada; Calderon, the courtier; The pilgrims of the Rhine, [n.d.] [1879?]
... George Routledge and Sons ...164 p. ; 172 p. ['Leila' p. 1-121; 'Calderon' p. 123-164; 'Pilgrims', numbers recommence: xii, 1-172.]fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, lord lytton -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Black but comely : or, the advenures of Jane Lee : in three volumes : Vol. II, 1879
... Chapman and Hall ...304 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, The sin flood, 1954
... Hodder and Stoughton ...190 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Mrs. Bligh by Rhoda Broughton
... Richard Bentley and Sons ...Red and black marbled leather hardcover book. 358 pages.fictionrhoda broughton, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Blackmail by R. Mounteney-Jephson
... George Routledge and Sons ...Front cover of book is a blue background with black flowers. 160 pages.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Beside the bonnie brier bush, 1894
... Hodder and Stoughton ...304 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, The sea lions : or the lost sealers, [n.d.] [First published 1849, Routledge 'new edition' between 1866-1878. Reprinted 1890s?]
... George Routledge and Sons ...339 p.fictionfiction, james fenimore cooper, t. craig [bookbinder] -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, A tatter of scarlet : adventurous episodes of the Commune in the Midi, 1871, 1913
... Hodder and Stoughton ...316 p.fictionfrench commune 1871, history- france - fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Pelham : or, adventures of a gentleman, [n.d] [between 1866-1878]
... George Routledge and Sons ...xxxii, 336 p. ; Frontispiece illustration. Embossed, decorative brown cover, gold embossing on spine.fictionfiction, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, John Macnab by John Buchan, 1927
... Thomas Nelson and Sons ...Romance novel.Hardcover book with red cover.fictionRomance novel.john buchan, romance, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, As ye have sown, [n.d.] [1906?]
... Hurst and Blackett ...352 p.; gold-embossed dark blue coverfictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Mavericks, Copyright 1911, 1912
... Hodder and Stoughton ...Western novel.251 p. ; red cover, beige tape along spine. Title and author's name handwritten on tape.fictionWestern novel.fiction, westerns -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Border range, [n.d.] [1942?]
... W. P. Nimmo, Hay and Mitchell ...Western romantic fiction, in which protagonists battle to defend their land from marauders and gunmen.216 p. ; red cover with image of woman on horse, man walking beside her, cattle and cowboys in distance.fictionWestern romantic fiction, in which protagonists battle to defend their land from marauders and gunmen.westerns, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, A noble life. 'By the author of 'John Halifax, Gentleman', 'Christian's Mistake', etc. etc.' (Known to be Dinah Maria Mulock Craik), [n.d.] [First published 1866, date of this edition c.1895]
... Hurst and Blackett ...314 p. Brown and red cover - leather overlaid by cloth. Title 'A Noble Life' and 'Smythesdale Mech. Institute' embossed in gold on spine.fictionfiction, dinah maria mulock craik