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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Gipps, Christine, History of Postal Services in Victoria, 1984
A history of the postal services in Victoria, Australia, presenting the changes over the 150 years up to Victoria's Sesquicentenary, 1984.postal services, communications -
Clunes Museum
Book, J.W. LYON & CO, HISTORY OF THE SEA
BLACK LEATHER COVERED BOOK - GOLD EMBOSSING ON BACK AND FRONT COVERS - HISTORY OF THE SEA BY FRANK B. GOODRICHELD.local history, books, maritime -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Churchill Island : history and her story, Original 2001 - 3rd Edition 2021
Churchill Island - Lieut. James Grant visited 21 March - 9 April 1801 and planted seeds. Story of the development of the Island and people who lived on it.Churchill Island History and Her Story by Patricia Baird, 3rd Edition. Revised by Christine Grayden and David MaundersAs Abovechurchill island, patricia baird, christine grayden, david maunders, george bass, james grant -
Clunes Museum
Album - PICTORIAL ALBUM, F.C. WEICKHARDT, "CLUNES A PICTORIAL HISTORY", COMPILED 28 MAY 1970
A COLLECTION OF PICTORIAL HISTORIES OF CLUNES BY FC WEICKHARDT 1970 PHOTOCOPIES OF OLD PHOTOS. 57 PAGES - LOOSE LEAFlocal history, books, album, history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Historical, Warrnambool, Richard Osburne, The History of Warrnambool, 1887
This little book is one of only 1000 books published of the original Queen's Jubilee Edition. It spans fifty years of the history of Warrnambool from the time that the first Government Land Sales commenced. It also deliberately coincides with the 1887 celebrations of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Year of her ascension to the British Throne. The book is an invaluable reference for researchers of local Warrnambool history and has been used as a textbook and reference book for local students. The book became part of the Warrnambool Public Library, and when the library closed down, the book was held by the Warrnambool City Council until, in 1974, it was transferred to the newly established Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The author, Richard Osburne, (1825-1895) was born in Australia. He moved to Warrnambool in 1847 as the first local Journalist. In 1851 he founded the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper which he operated until the end of 1880. Osburne was much involved in civic and community affairs of the town, and he set himself the task of recording the history of the city's early pioneers. In the introductory pages of the book the author refers to himself as "The Father of the Warrnambool Press". Only 1,000 copies of this edition of the book were printed. In September 1980 a facsimile edition was printed with the addition of illustrations from the period, an index and relevant annotations by local historian T.A. Wicking (Tom Wicking). This later book was named the Premier Town Edition, due to Warrnambool being awarded the title of Premier Town in Victoria in 1979-82 by the Premier of Victoria; it also received the inaugural award in 1959 and a later award in 1988-91.This book is rare. It is one of only 1000 copies printed, and one of three in the Collection of Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village. The book was dedicated to the early colonists as well as to the new arrivals by the writer, Richard Osburne, who entitles himself as "The father of the Warrnambool Press". The content of the book is invaluable as a reference for Warrnambool and District's local history in its early colonial and pioneering days. It provides the information that helps in an understanding the foundation that the city was built on, connecting the people of today to the pioneers of the past.The History of Warrnambool: Capital of the Western Ports of Victoria, From1847 up to the end of 1886 (when the first Government Land Sales took place) Author: Richard Osburne, "Proprietor of the Warrnambool Examiner from 1851 to the close of 1880" Publisher: The Chronicle Printing and Publishing Company Limited Date: 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) (Roman numerals are covered in tape) Edition: Original: Queen's Jubilee Edition Hardcover book with titles on the spine and front cover. The front and back covers have been coated in a clear substance, the spine has fabric reinforcing with titles handwritten in white. Inscriptions include stamps and handwriting. A library label has been pasted onto the front cover, then the cover has been lacquered. The first fly page has a message to the readers, as shown in the Inscriptions of this record. Many of the pages in this book have handwritten notes in the margins and within the text and some of the lines are crossed out.The Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a stamp from "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Handwritten Iin black pen on from cover are the words "Warrnambool Museum" Label on the front cover: "THE ATTENTION OF SUBSCRIBERS ..."warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, the history of warrnambool, richard osburne, osturne's history of warrnambool, queen's jubilee edition, 1847-1887, warrnambool history, the chronicle printing and publishing company, capital of the western ports of victoria, first government land sales, warrnambool examiner, five shillings, warrnambool's first reporter, warrnambool public library, 1887, 1979, premier town, premier edition, queen's jubliee, queen victoria's jubilee, western ports of victoria, 1847, government land sales, chronicle publishing and printing co., 1000 copies, old colonists, young australians, new arrivals, rise and progress, capital of western victoria, interesting and useful, the father of the warrnambool press -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Souvenir Cushion Cover Palestine 1941
This cushion cover was owned by Arthur Lock, a soldier in the 2/23rd Battalion. After initial training in Albury, N.S.W. and Bonegilla, Victoria, they left for overseas service. Embarking in November 1940 on the transport Strathmore at Port Melbourne, the 2/23rd arrived in Egypt in mid-December. From Egypt they were deployed to Tobruk. The battalion helped defend Tobruk for eight months, manning a series of concrete pillboxes located in a semicircle around the town, called the Red Line. In October the majority of the 9th Division, except the 2/13th Infantry Battalion, was evacuated by sea. The 2/23rd left on 18 October and sailed to Alexandria. The division was transferred to Palestine and then Syria for rest and garrison duties.This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A cushion cover embroidered with the insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1941. Top 'Souvenir of Palestine" Centre Insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces, Bottom "1941"world war 11, rats of tobruk, palestine -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Book
5 VSF text books used by Reginald Torbert during his time as a student.Books -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, F. S. Baker Real Estate Agent, 1950
F. S. Baker Real Estate Agent business booksA collection of business booksnon-fictionF. S. Baker Real Estate Agent business booksbaker f s, real estate agents -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood City Council, City of Ringwood - Freedom of Entry book for Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division, including history of the Division, 1965
Buff coloured book referring to the freedom of entry to the City of Ringwood being granted upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division, including how the ceremony originated for granting freedom of entry and order of ceremony.; History of the Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division 1948-1965 and history of the development of Ringwood. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Bob Donovan, "A Rearing Stallion - Port Melbourne Colts - The History of the Port Melbourne Colts Football Club", 2015
Written from 2012-15 by "Leader" sports reporter Bob Donovan of Port Melbourne and launched 2015 at Port Melbourne Football Club."A Rearing Stallion - Port Melbourne Colts - The History of the Port Melbourne Colts Football Club" - by Bob DONOVAN. A lavishly produced 164 page paperback book with history and statistics, from 1946 to 2015, covering 57 years of competition. Red and blue cover with white stallion. Illustrated and full colour.Nonesport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, bob donovan, john may, jim penaluna, j l murphy reserve, lagoon reserve, port melbourne colts football club, phil rowlands -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - COMPENDIUM, Field Service Pocket Book 1938, 1939-40
Books belonged Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Compendium of 13 pamphlets, Field service pocket books Australian and British in a red buckram cover.Spine is marked "Field Service Pocket Book 1938" Stamped each edition Headquarter 4 Armed Regt. Golden Square No. 5 handwritten T.H. ISERbooks-collections, field service, military -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Documents, Handwritten Burns Family history including Ringwood connections of children of George Paul Burns and Mary Jane Burns up to 1999, unknown
Biography of the Burns family including Clarence Henry Burns, who with his wife Rose lived in Warrandyte Road. He was a great sportsman, part-time fireman, worked for the Ringwood Council among other things winding the clock on the clocktower. Also a member of the Ringwood Garden Club.4 foolscap hand written pages documenting the Burns family.(Written by Lillian Burns) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Michael Menzies, Rails To The Kingdom - A Brief history of the Ben Nevis–Navarre Railway 1914 - 1954, 2014
White Paper cover with inset black border containing Title and B/W photograph of an open, air railway platform with a large crowd.Rails to the Kingdom The opening of Navarre railway 27 May 1914 A brief history of the Ben Nevis - Navarre Railway 1914 - 1954 by Michael Menziesstawell transport railways, local history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Country Women’s Association, Warrnambool Branch, History of Warrnambool Branch CWA, 2016
The Country Women’s Association of Australia advances the rights and equity of women, families and communities in Australia through advocacy and empowerment, especially for those living in regional, rural and remote Australia. The Country Women’s Association of Victoria was founded in 1928 and the Warrnambool Branch was founded in 1931. The branch has given assistance through the years to the Red Cross, Baby Health Centres, the Warrnambool Hospital, bush fire relief, mental health and aged care and it has regular displays of country arts and crafts. In 1961 the C.W.A. Centre and Rest Rooms were opened in Kepler Street, Warrnambool. In 2016 the group celebrated the 85th anniversary of its founding.This booklet is of interest to researchers and others wanting a brief outline of the history of the Warrnambool Branch of the Country Women’s Association. This is a small booklet of 12 pages. The front cover is white with black printing and it has a yellow back cover. The booklet has black plastic spiral binding. The pages contain printed information, photocopies of newspaper articles, a knitting pattern and other photocopied material. The booklet has been produced in-house by the Warrnambool Country Women’s Association.‘Looking Back at 85 Years, the History of the Warrnambool Branch of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc. 1931 until 2016 and Still Going Strong.’country women’s association, history of warrnambool -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Historians History of the World Vol 5
The Historians History of the World Vol 5 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Historians History of the World Vol 7
The Historians History of the World Vol 7 set 1- Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the historians history of the world, henry smith williams l.l.d. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Historians History of the World Vol 12
The Historians History of the World Vol 12 set 1 - Edited by Henry Smith Williams L.L.D. Published by “The Times” 1908flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the historians history of the world vol 12, book, henry smith williams l.l.d -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume VIII - Australian Flying Corps Author F.M.Cutlack. 6th edition, 1938
Historical record of the Australian Flying Corps from diaries of airmen and the Australian War Museum. No. 1 Squadron - private diaries of Lt. Colonel R. Williams. No, 2,3,and 4 Squadrons.Record of Australian Air Corps using personal diaries.Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume VIII - Australian Flying Corps. Maps and Illustrations Sixth editionmesopotamia, world war one, squadrons 1,2,3 and 4, private diaries, german offensive, air warfare, turkish retreat, gaza, mezzines ridge, somme, types of fighting aircraft -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, National History and Views of London Vol 1
National History and Views of London Vol 1 Edited by C F Partington Publisher: George Virtue Date: 1837Label on spine cover with typed text RH 942 PAR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, national history and views of london vol 1, c f partington -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, National History and Views of London Vol 2
National History and Views of London Vol 2 Edited by C F Partington Publisher: George Virtue Date: 1837Label on spine cover with typed text RH 942 PAR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, national history and views of london vol 2, c f partington -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista carrying wagon and jinker 1917 Also history of the Genista, 1917
"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??"Genista" carrying a wagon and a jinker on top of cabin 1917 Also 4 handwritten sheets describing the history of the Genista and fares.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, black & white photograph, ferries, phillip island, westernport bay, genista - history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: History of Ringwood Telecom Site; Maps. August 1985 Booklet. Clippings
History of Ringwood Telecom Site; Maps of area in Ringwood telephone system; Booklet "Welcome to the Phone Age" - August 1985 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Fragments of the Early History of Australia
Fragments of the Early History of Australia 1788 to 1812 Compiled by John McMahon Publisher: W and J Barr Date: 1913 Label on spine with typed text R.A. 994 MCM warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, john mcmahon, fragments of the early history of australia -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Football Club Souvenir History 1960, 1960
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Copy of Port Melbourne Football Club Souvenir History Book 1960, Foolscap 68pp plus transparent plastic cover.sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Ian D Clark, A history of the Goulburn River Protectorate Station at Murchison, 1840-1853 : a report to the Heritage Services Branch, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, 1999
Contains histories of the Aboriginal Protectors in the Goulburn River area and their work with the people in this region using journal entries and historical records.maps, b&w photograph, colour illustrations, tables -
Clunes Museum
Document - INDUSTRY PROJECT, STEPHANIE SCOTT - UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, BURNLEY CAMPUS, AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE HISTORY OF THE QUEENS PARK BOTANIC GARDENS IN CLUNES WITHIN THE PERIOD 1850-1899, NOVEMBER 2006
PROJECT BY STEPHANIE STOTT, A STUDENT IN THE BACHELOR OF HORTICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, NOVEMBER 2006BLACK BOUND FOLDER CONTAINING AN INVESTIGATION IN TO THE HISTORY OF QUEENS PARK BOTANIC GARDENS IN CLUNES, WITHIN THE PERIOD 1850 - 1899.local history, document, local history, queen's park garden -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Research file: Condensed History of the Tarnagulla Branch of the Country Women's Association 1938-1994, Condensed History of the Tarnagulla Branch of the Country Women's Association 1938-1994, 1994
Donald Clark Collection. An unpublished research report with title 'Condensed History of the Tarnagulla Branch of the Country Women's Association 1938-1994' by Donald Clark.tarnagulla, cwa, country womens association, women -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), Trevor A Watts, History of Camberwell Grammarians' Lodge No. 615, 1973
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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Vine Hall, Nick, Tracing your Family History in Australia, 1985
A guide to records held in Australian Government departments and many other repositories large and small, sources of information for family histories.genealogy, archives -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document (Sub-Item) - Information Folder, Beth Ritchie, History of the Old Buninyong Library, April 1991
The notes were read by Beth Ritchie at the official opening of the restored library.old buninyong library, buninyong joint library trust, libraries, visitor centres