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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Document - Photo Map, 1953
Photo Map. Glenorchy A4, Zone 6.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Document - Photo Map, 1953
Photo Map. Glenorchy B1, Zone 6.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Document - Photo Map, 1953
Photo Map. Glenorchy B2, Zone 6.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Document - Photo Map, 1953
Photo Map. Glenorchy B3, Zone 6.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Document - Photo Map, 1953
Photo Map. Glenorchy B4, Zone 6.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Document - Photo Map, 1953
Photo Map. Glenorchy C1, Zone 6.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1953-1958
Trophy House Cup Ledcourt State Primary School. EPNS on Bakelite Plinth bearing 10 Silver Shields.stawell -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Printmaking - Woodcut, 'Woodcutters' by Kenneth Jack, 1953
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 black and white woodcut depicting two stylised woodcutters in front of a house with tank.Signed lower right 'Kenneth Jack'art, kenneth jack, jack, artwork, printmaking, woodcut, ballarat teachers' college collection, timber cutting -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Landscape with Farmhouse by David Alexander, 1953
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed oil painting depicting a landscape with mountains.Signed and dated lower left corner "D. Alexander, 53"art, artwork, david alexander, available, landscape -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan - Photocopy, Plan - Additions to Plant Research Laboratory (1) , Extension to Plant Research Laboratory for the Department of Agriculture, Burnley Gardens (2 & 3), 1953
University of Melbourne Property and Services has better copies Photocopies, reduced in size, of original plans. Signed by Dept of Public Works, Chief Architect. (1) and (2) dated 14.08.1953 (1) UCB.2.123 North Elevation, Perspective Sketch, Plan. (2) UCB.2.142₃ Floor plan. (3) UCB.2.157.0, dated 26.11.53, South Elevation Front (North) Elevation, West Elevation, Plan, Sections ₂. University of Melbourne - Property and Services has a better copy.plant research, laboratories -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph, Justine Curry Album Page 7 Wilsons Promontory, 1953-1954
Using a machine? In the Orchard. Separate label, "John Sutherland."students, justine curry album -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Gavin Long, Australia in the War of 1939-1945/ Greece, Crete and Syria, 1953
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Written & Prepared by serving Personnel of the R.A.N, HMAS Mk111 The R.A.N.s Third Book, 1953
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ronald McKie, Proud Echo, Reprinted 1953
HMAS Perth and the Battle of Sunda StraitBookHMAS Perth and the Battle of Sunda Straithmas perth, uss houston, java sea, sunda strait -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Chatto and Windus, Cover of Darkness, 1953
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, 1953
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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Andy Tylee's Farewell, 1953
Andy Tylee had been Dux of DookieBlack and white photograph. Group staff photograph standing and squatting in front of the Administration Building . Names on paper catalogue.On reverse, "Photo taken on occasion of Andy Tylee's farewell on 26.2.53." Names on paper catalogue.andy tylee, farewell party, staff, dux -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Book - Street Directory, A. E. Pritchard, Pritchards 'Pointer' Street - Tourist - Business - Directory, 1953
As tourism and car culture grew in the early and mid 20th century the need for street and touring directories grew. Bendigo's geographic location within central Victoria and relatively closeness to Melbourne meant that the district has long been an ideal car touring destination. A. E. Pritchard was a licensed surveyor with an office in Bull Street Bendigo and produced these handy bound directories which fit neatly into the car glovebox therefor serving both the local and state demand for high quality printed directories such as these. One hundred and thirty page printed and bound street and touring directory. Includes fold out reference and day touring maps, photographs of local 'beauty' spots and extensive advertising by local businesses. Heavy card used for front and back covers. Three colour print process.Pritchards 'Pointer' Directory Bendigo - Castlemaine.city of greater bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo leisure, making a nation exhibition, cambridge press, mayor w cambridge -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, K Langloh Parker, Australian legendary tales, 1953
Legends of the Narran tribe, told to author by natives; specimen of legend given in native languageBibliography, ill, p.237.non-fictionLegends of the Narran tribe, told to author by natives; specimen of legend given in native languageaboriginal australians - social life and customs, australia - folklore -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hamish Hamilton, Rum Jungle, 1953
Rum Jungle at the time was a recently discovered uranium mine. The book's principle theme is the sudden appearance of modern science in a region which has not really been civilised by white man. Anecdotal accounts of the authors travels in northern Australia, mainly NT; includes comments and stories about Aborigines; including Albert Namatjira.Ill, maps, p.154.non-fictionRum Jungle at the time was a recently discovered uranium mine. The book's principle theme is the sudden appearance of modern science in a region which has not really been civilised by white man. Anecdotal accounts of the authors travels in northern Australia, mainly NT; includes comments and stories about Aborigines; including Albert Namatjira.northern territory - description and travel, rum jungle - northern territory -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, The ascent of Everest, 1953
'This is the story of how, on 29 May, 1953, two men, both endowed with outstanding stamina and skill, reached the top of Everest and came back unscathed to rejoin their comrades. 'Yet this will not be the whole story, for the ascent of Everest was not the work of one day, nor even of those few anxious, unforgettable weeks in which we prepared and climbed this summer. It is, in fact, a tale of sustained and tenacious endeavour by many, over a long period of time...We of the 1953 Everest Expedition are proud to share the glory with our predecessors.' Sir John Hunt.Index, ill, maps, p.299.non-fiction'This is the story of how, on 29 May, 1953, two men, both endowed with outstanding stamina and skill, reached the top of Everest and came back unscathed to rejoin their comrades. 'Yet this will not be the whole story, for the ascent of Everest was not the work of one day, nor even of those few anxious, unforgettable weeks in which we prepared and climbed this summer. It is, in fact, a tale of sustained and tenacious endeavour by many, over a long period of time...We of the 1953 Everest Expedition are proud to share the glory with our predecessors.' Sir John Hunt. mount everest expedition, mountaineering - himalayas -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Heinemann, Independent Company : the Australian Army in Portuguese Timor 1941-43, 1953
Two companies of the Australian Army in Timor 1941-1943Index, ill, maps, p.235.non-fictionTwo companies of the Australian Army in Timor 1941-1943world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - timor, australian army - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell, The Cruel sea, 1953
Based on the author's own vivid experiences, The Cruel Sea is the nail-biting story of the crew of HMS Compass Rose, a corvette assigned to protect convoys during World War II.Darting back and forth across the icy North Atlantic, Compass Rose played a deadly cat-and-mouse game with packs of German U-boats lying in wait beneath the ocean waves.Packed with tension and vivid descriptions of agonizing U-boat hunts, this tale of the most bitter and chilling campaign of the war tells of ordinary men who had to master their own fears before they could face a brutal menace--one which would strike without warning from the deep.p.416.fictionBased on the author's own vivid experiences, The Cruel Sea is the nail-biting story of the crew of HMS Compass Rose, a corvette assigned to protect convoys during World War II.Darting back and forth across the icy North Atlantic, Compass Rose played a deadly cat-and-mouse game with packs of German U-boats lying in wait beneath the ocean waves.Packed with tension and vivid descriptions of agonizing U-boat hunts, this tale of the most bitter and chilling campaign of the war tells of ordinary men who had to master their own fears before they could face a brutal menace--one which would strike without warning from the deep. world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - britain, world war 1939-1945 - fiction -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Collins, The Rommel papers, 1953
The war time papers of Erwin Rommel as edited by Basil Liddell HartIndex, ill, maps, p.545.non-fictionThe war time papers of Erwin Rommel as edited by Basil Liddell Hartworld war 1939-1945 - campaigns - north africa, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - france -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Odhams, Himmler : the evil genius of the Third Reich, 1953
A biography of Heinrich HimmlerIndex, ill, p.269.non-fictionA biography of Heinrich Himmlernazis - germany - biography, germany - history 1933-1945 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Henry Metcalfe, The chronicle of Private Henry Metcalfe, H.M. 32nd Regiment of Foot / together with Lieutenant John Edmonstone's letter to his mother of 4th January, 1858, and other particulars collected and edited by Sir Francis Tuker, 1953
The adventures of a British soldier in IndiaIll, p.117.non-fictionThe adventures of a British soldier in Indiaindia - sepoy rebellion, lucknow - siege - 1857 -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hamish Hamilton, Russia after Stalin, 1953
A political history of the Soviet Union in the post Stalin erap.174.non-fictionA political history of the Soviet Union in the post Stalin erasoviet union - history, russia - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Jonathon Cape, Lost splendour, 1953
Prince Phillip Youssoupoff assassinated Rasputin - this is the story of that eventIndex, ill, p.208.non-fictionPrince Phillip Youssoupoff assassinated Rasputin - this is the story of that event russia - history - nicholas ii, rasputin - assassination -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell, Manifest destiny : a study in five profiles of the rise and influence of the Mountbatten family, 1953
The history of the Mountbatten or Battenberg familyIndex, ill, p.276.non-fictionThe history of the Mountbatten or Battenberg familymountainbatten family, great britain - royal family -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Rupert Hart-Davis, Seven years in Tibet, 1953
Recounts how the author an Austrian, escaped from the English internment camp in India in 1943 and spent the next seven years in Tibet, observing its social practices, religion, politics, and people.Ill, maps, p.288.non-fictionRecounts how the author an Austrian, escaped from the English internment camp in India in 1943 and spent the next seven years in Tibet, observing its social practices, religion, politics, and people. tibet - description and travel, tibet - social life and customs