A badly damaged red cloth covered hardcover book with the title: Stories in British History for Young Australians printed in black lettering on the front cover with the publisher, a round publisher symbol and 2/6 at the bottom. The title is printed on the spine. This is a First Course in British History by William Gillies, M.A. Inside, opposite the title page, is a lined sketch of Oliver Cromwell. Black white illustrations, maps and photographs are included. At the back is an Index as well as three additional recommended titles of other history books. Considerable markings, lists and a love poem is scribbled at the back. It is quite damaged and worn through use. Pp.315.non-fictionA simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.great britain - history, history, textbooks

The History of the Victorian Athletic League, as told through it's A.G.M. minutes.Clear plastic front cover over white paper with black print. Plastic binding, and black card rear cover..100 Years of Victorian Athletic League History 1895 - 1995. Donated to Stawell Historical Society by Stewart Bradley November 2003stawell sport, v.a.l.

Details the history of Diamond Creek Medical Centre and the Cordner family's work in the area, including Greensborough and Diamond Creek.The Cordner family were well known in the Greensborough area.2 x A4 pages printed from RACGP website - general practice histories.cordner family, diamond creek medical centre, doctors, greensborough

Covers some pioneer women in the Wimmera District of Victoria, featuring "Glywylln' Stationm F=Green's Creek & Kirkella. Written by MRs Gilbert as a history option for HSC. Pink Card cover under clear plastic Woman in Australian History with particular reference to Gkywyllan near Stawell, Victoria in the 1850s and 1860s By Mrs E.M. Gilbertstawell

This book of planning and construction details covers the first detailed records the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme of 1919 (ORIGINAL), 1958 (2nd Modified Plan) to the last general plan of 1961. It is an excellent overview of one of Australia's greatest construction projects (along with the Snowy River Hydro Scheme). This book highlights in detail the planning, programming and construction phases throughout the life of the construction from 1919 onwards until the 1960's. There were a few copies made using carbon paper and a type writer on foolscap paper.This book with its Parts A to D, photographs and plans/tables is very significant to the Kiewa Valley region as it details "the bones" of one of Australia's greatest construction projects that was undertaken by Governments that had the foresight and the will to undertake such a costly and environmentally imposing project for the benefit of their states and their country. This project was at a time when financial and security pressures where at a high and fluctuating level. This project was the major contributor to the expansion and diversity of non rural activities within the region. It was directly and indirectly the cause of better transportation avenues, tourism and the lifting of the regions natural facilities to sustain an ever increasing long term and short term population.This large hard (thick cover) book has both front and back sides fastened to the spine by two brass screw on pins. The book title, author/compiler and the commissioning organisation (STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA) together with the SEC Vic emblem are all embossed in gold script.The spine is also embossed with the title. The book contains 396 pages consisting of the 390 pages which are the duplicate(carbon copy) of the original type written pages and 6 pages of site plans. Sprinkled throughout the book are 36 original photographs of various stages of construction. There are also 17 sketches/plans scattered throughout and 22 tables.Title "KIEWA HYDRO ELECTRICITY SCHEME TECHNICAL HISTORY" author and compiler "H.H.C.WILLIAMS" below this "STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA"kiewa hydro electricity scheme, victorian state electricity commission, history, proposals, kiewa scheme's plans, book, h.h.c. williams

This history was complied for the Stawell Football & Netball Club 1874-2011Black Card Cover with black initials in red circle, above grey print, above white print above logo, below which is The Authors Name.Grey Print: A History of White print: The Stawell Football club Print in Logo: Stawell Football & Netball Club Warriors By H.J. Melbourne stawell sport

BHS Publishing directors, Clare Gervasoni and Dorothy Wickham, and editor David Nichols at the launch of Deeper Leads: New approaches to Victorian Goldfields History,. The book was a collaborative effort between Ballarat Heritage Services and Melbourne University, editors Keir Reeves and David Nichols.Clipping on the book 'Deeper Leads: New Approaches to Goldfields Historydeeper leads, david nichols, keir reeves, clare gervasoin, dorothy wickham, ballarat heritage services

This work was the chief component of Australian Studies for the Students at Glenorchy Primary School (1993)Textured Purple plastic cover, with clear plastic sleeves, with purple plastic spine with white tape with title.A Small Portion of the History of Glenorchystawell

The history of the Stawell HospitalMulti colour card cover with drawing of a brick building with three people in front.History of the Stawell Hospital 1858 - 2009 Pleasant Creek Hospital Gary S. Withers Stawell Historical Society To Stawell Historical Society G Withersstawell medicine

A Brief history of Fyans Creek School No 1789Paper cover with B/W/ photo of building with two children standing in front of it. Grey Tape over spineDays Gone by a Brief history and memories of State School No 1789 Inside: Days Gone By. Dedicated to Past Teachers and Pupils of State School No 1789.stawell education

.1 - two page A4 lined sheets, hand written, titled "History of Tram No. 939 by Norm Cross PTC" - detailing the maintenance and repair history of W6 939 and its conversion to Restaurant Tram No.3 in 1995. .2 - Photocopy of the record cards "Car History", 10 sheets cut to size, giving dates, repairs, accidents, notes and maintenance of the tramcar.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, w6 class, records, tramcars, history, tram 939

A History of Domestic and Stock Water supply in the Wimmera Mallee from 1836 to 1997Blue Hard Cover with Gold Print. Dust Jacket. Blue sky with clouds above b/W/ dam wall under construction, steam Train in foregound Pipe dreams A stroll through the history of water supply in the Wimmera Mallee. By Rhonda van Veldhuisen based on records researched by Bob McIIvenastawell water supply

Photos and extracts from the proposed new pictorial history of gold mining in Stawell. PLEASE NOTE: This book is not very accurate, lots of mistakes.White Paper cover with map of Victoria inside two oval rings.A Pictorial History of Gold Mining at Stawell, Victoria By R.B. Watchorn R Watchorn (Signature) Stawell, Vic 6 April, 1986stawell

This history was put together by Legatee Ron Crosbie, branch secretary 1959-1963, 1968-1974 and 1995-1999. Appendix 4 gives an account of where the information was sourced from. This short history deails the formation until the branch combined with the Williamstown/Werribee branch to form The Western Branch. In quite some detail Ron Crosbie describes the gathering together of several Legatees to form the new branch. Also the change in priorities to be addressed as the years passed - the widows grew older, their needs changed, their children grew up and left school to be apprenticed, tertiary studies or other work. Details of members inducted, office bearers, activities to help widows and families, fund raising and not to forget, some good stories are all accounted for in this history and the appendices.A thorough account of the work of Legacy and Legatees and the support of many Legatees wives at branch level. This account was typical of "Legacy at Work" amongst the branches.White A4 paper, black type, x 14 pages of the history of Footscray/Sunshine Branch.footscray sunshine history, branch

This is a collection of stories and newspaper clippings that relate to the women of the Colac district during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Over 300 women, some with a lot of information, others only covering a few lines, have been recorded. Many often would have had overwhelming issues to face in their day-to-day lives, with loneliness, lack of close communication and medical help, bad or unmade roads and harsh living conditions, ensuring that their children were fed. Pioneering days: a woman's life. Colac & District Family History Group Inc (comp.). 1st ed. Colac (Vic); Colac & District Family History Group Inc; 2013. vi, 284 p.; illus. ISBN 978 0975 0679 1 8 Soft cover.colac; otways; families; articles;

A Short History of the Churches who formed the Stawell Uniting Church.Pale blue card cover with red print over a blue photograph of a churchStawell Uniting Church and Community Centre A Short History of the Chrched who formed the Stawell Uniting Church Compiled by Marie Hemley and Rev Graeme Suttonstawell religion