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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Little recognition of tribe's history, 18/02/1997 12:00:00 AM
A report commissioned by Boroondara Council.A report commissioned by Boroondara Council notes a lack of knowledge by the public about Aboriginal history and heritage.A report commissioned by Boroondara Council. aborigines, nicholson, bill, patten, herb, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe, mcwilliam, gwen, stonier-kipen, claire, city of boroondara -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, Cook's Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, 1950s
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A booklet with text by Hermon Gill about the history of Cook's Cottagecook's cottage -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, N.A. McLennan, Back over the track of Time by N A McLennan, 1970
A History of BanyeaGrey Card Cover with border insode of which is text and B/W Photo of a man walking along a track carrying a swag In Blue Ink Underlined: Banyana History Inside Border Back over the Track of Time Compiled and written by Neil A. McLennan 1970 Stawell Victoriastawell, mclennan family -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPapers - History of Mt Beauty State School No. 4644
10 points of history pertaining to the History of the Mt Beauty State School which was built in 1947 as a result of the increase in student population due to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria's construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Sources sited from School records and S.E.C.V records.The papers give a detailed account of the History of the Mt Beauty State School with sources sited giving accuracy to the account.Two A3 papers with typed history of the Mt Beauty State School No. 4644 with sources sited.mt beauty. state school. state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Essay - Document, Anne Beggs Sunter, Mining the Education Lode: The History of Mining Education in Ballarat by Anne Beggs Sunter
"Mining the Education Lode: The History of Mining Education in Ballarat" by Anne Beggs Sunter covers the Early History, Community Impact, Decline of Gold Mining, New Avenues, The Baby Boomers, Mergers and New Directions, The 1990s, Innovations, Associateship to Degree, Staff, Heads of Department, Graduates, Scholarships and Prizes, Architectural Heritage, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management (Rehabilitation), relating to the Ballarat School of Mines. Anne Beggs-Sunter is an historian who lectures in the School of Arts at Federation University Ballarat.26 A4 page thesis concerning the history of mining education in Ballarat. ballarat school of mines, school of mines, mining education, ballarat, anne beggs-sunter, beggs-sunter, anne beggs sunter, mining the education lode, alumni, mining, gold mining -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Research Notes, Kift, Elwynne M, Lidgerwood Family History, Box Hill, 2022
A brief history of the Lidgerwood family and pioneer businesses in Box Hill.A brief history of the Lidgerwood family, including their businesses and civic roles in Box Hill.non-fictionA brief history of the Lidgerwood family and pioneer businesses in Box Hill.lidgerwood family, box hill shops, early 20th century -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Stewart Bradley, 100 Years of Victorian Athletic League History` 1895 -1995, 1995
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. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, "Dhurringile" W H Bossence, 1997
An updated version of history of DhurringileHistory of Dhurringile and Winter-Irving families, written by Dr. Bossence and updated by Mr. S R Taylor (1997)pow ww2 camp, w h bossence, winter irving, dhurringile mansion -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, A school for boys: 75 years at Wattle Park 3841, 1989
A history of the Wattle Park Primary School over 75 years. Compiled by Margaret Spratt and Mike TeggA brief history of the first 75 years of the Wattle Park Primary School. Includes photos. wattle park primary school, schools, (mr) raymond d. dennis, (mr) roger loveless, burwood boys' home, 1989, (miss) yvonne ritchie, (mrs) julia tooher, (mr) mike tegg, (mrs) lea mackay, (mr) nick farley, (miss) amanda broadhead, (mrs) barbara chapman, (mrs) shirley hogg, (mrs) eleanor kolbe-brown, (mrs) elaine shields, (mrs) joyce teele, (mr) jack barr, (ms) margaret spratt -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBook, C.E.W. BEAN (Author) Formerly Australian Official War Historian et al, Anzac to Amiens, 1953
WW1 HistoryA Shorter History of the Australian Fighting Services in the First World War. Canberra Australian War Memorial 1952. (Third Edition). -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Pens, pots and pallets, 2002
A history of the Mitcham Arts Association.A history of the Mitcham Arts Association. A revision of the earlier 'The Pen, brush and potter's wheel'. The history covers the period from 1962 to the move to Silver Grove in 2002 and notes the change of name to Whitehorse Arts Association.A history of the Mitcham Arts Association. mitcham arts association, whitehorse arts association, mitcham writers group, humphreys avenue, nunawading, no 16, silver grove, nunawading -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, The history of the Diamond Creek Medical Centre, 1922_
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 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyClothing and photograph, Windcheater and photograph, Watsonia High 1989, 1989_
Windcheater presented to Rosie Bray by classmates at Watsonia High, 1989 Australian History class. Students have painted their names on the garment and included an unofficial 'class photo' with the windcheater. Rosie was a mature age student in this class.A token of friendship from Rosie's classmates at Watsonia High.Blue windcheater, size M, accompanied by photograph of students.Painted in white letters on front of windcheater 'Australian History '89'. Scattered on garment are the names of class members.rosalie bray, watsonia high school -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Paradise Lost, n.d
The poem concerns the biblical story of the fall of man.Green cloth covered spine and cardboard covers. Dark green and gold pattern around border of cover. Text in gold.The poem concerns the biblical story of the fall of man.poem, epic poetry, epic poem, milton, john milton, paradise lost, religion, biblical -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Mrs E. M. Gilbert, Women in Australian History - With particular reference to Glynwylln near Stawell in the 1850s and 1860s, 2004
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 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Gordon Yabsley, Reprint 2001
History of 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War 2An "ancestor" unit of the RegimentSoft covered book with photographs, 152 pages. A history of the 2/4th Australian Armoured Regimental Group.2/4 armoured regiment, history, armoured corps -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreBook, K. O'Reilly, In Just Five Years - 1941 to 1946, Published 2009
Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941 - 1946, written by Kevin O'Reilly. Front coloured white & blue, photo of Avro Anson Mk1 on front, with emblems of RAAF and Shire of Lowan. Reverse in simlilar colours, with cartoons and 8 small photos. Preface by Chris G Spence AO, Air Vice Marshal (Retd).history world war ii, raaf base nhill, 1941 1946, kevin o reilly, john clarkson, peter isaccson wing commander retd am dfc afc dfm, chris, spence, air vice marshal retd -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Newspaper Clipping, Link with the past: by Helen Gillman, 21/02/1984
Outlines the family history of the Whatmough and Partington families and how they came to be in Greensborough. Part 1 of a series written by Helen Gillman from interviews with Alan Partington.Partington and Whatmough are well known pioneer families in Greensborough. Both have major sporting grounds named after them.A 2 page photocopy of a newspaper article on the history of Whatmough Park by Helen Gillman.A biro written number on the second page.partington, whatmough, greensborough, flintoff, black hills -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, Kew Historical Society, City of Kew Centenary 1860-1960, 1960
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A history of Kew produced by the Kew Historical Society to commemorate the centenary of Kewcity of kew centenary, kew historical society -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, Kew Historical Society, City of Kew Centenary 1860-1960, 1960
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A history of Kew produced by the Kew Historical Society to commemorate the centenary of Kewcity of kew centenary, kew historical society -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, Kew Historical Society, City of Kew Centenary 1860-1960, 1960
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A history of Kew produced by the Kew Historical Society to commemorate the centenary of Kewcity of kew centenary, kew historical society, city of kew, centenary -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, State Library of Victoria, The Public Library of Victoria, 1960s
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.An illustrated booklet describing the history and collections of the Public (State) Library of Victoria. The word Public has been crossed out on the cover of this copy and the word State substituted by Dorothy Rogersstate library of victoria, guides -
Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, The Emily McPherson College of Domestic Economy, 1934
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.An illustrated booklet published in 1934 about the history of the Emily McPherson Collegeemily mcpherson, higher education institutions, training colleges -- melbourne (vic.) -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, H.J. Melbourne, The Stawell Football Club History, 2012
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 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Book Extract, Aboriginal History, Unknown
An extract from a book regarding a brief history of the Kulin nation of the North Central district of Victoria.An extract from a book regarding a brief history of the Kulin nation of the North Central district of Victoria. This history covered is both prior to European history and post-European history. The extract also covers current (1991) status of Aboriginal affairs and European settlement of the area.kulin nation, woiworung, taungurong, bunurong, watherong, jajowrong, wurrundjeri-willam, waring-ilam-balluk, goulburn valley, acheron valley, upper goulburn district, eildon-thornton, eildon homestead, o'rourke, thornton, assistant protector thomas, yarra valley, kilmore, mount william, jt gellibrand, william buckley, major mitchell, port phillip, murray river, yorta yorta, yowung-illam-balluk, waring-illam-balluk, ngurai-illam-wurrung, kurnai nation, protectorate system, victoria, george robinson, chief protector, willam thomas, james dredge, edward parker, charles sievewright, central board for the protection of aborigines, presbyterian mission, anglican mission, moravian mission, wonga, munnarin, beaning, murrin murrin, parugean, baruppin, koo-gurrin, acheron river, little river, acheron run, peter snodgrass, stephen jones, barak, dividing range, black spur, watts river, badger creek, healesville, coranderrk, victorian christmas bush, aboriginal and torres strait islander heritage protection act 1984, archaelological and aboriginal relics preservation act 1972, camp jungai, rubicon, warrawa college, victorian archaeological survey, hume and hovell, molesworth, broadford, william hamilton, alexandra, mansfield, avenel, tallarook, worrough, john cotton, trawool valley, seymour, pyalong, gold mining, central victoria, strath creek, reedy creek, yea, jamieson, marysville, jordan goldfields, comet mine, wandong, melbourne-albury railway, rabbit plague, narbethong, lord kitchener, puckapunyal military camp, 1944 decentralisation policy, eildon weir, hume freeway bypass, timber industry, australian paper manufacturers mill -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (item) - Letter, Andrew Kirwan mining-Wolfram & Gold at Cumberland River, 09-07-1981
A letter outlining the history of Andrew Kirwan who was a gold miner and road worker in Marysville in Victoria.A letter outlining the history of Andrew Kirwan who was a gold miner and road worker in Marysville in Victoria. Andrew Kirwan, along with his brothers, located and worked the Wolfram Mine at Wilkes Creek where they mined tungsten.andrew kirwan, marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, wolfram mine, wilkes creek, anderson and rowe sawmill, cumberland creek, golden bower gold mine, william chester, maria catherine kirwan, kirwan's reward, tungsten, cumberland river -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Sisters of Mercy Book 2, 1984
Recording the history of Mercy nuns, as pioneer music teachers in Victoria. Many nuns taugt at TaturaPale Blue cover. Black lettering, sketch of music symbols. History of Music, Melbourne Province.tatura convent, sisters of mercy, music teachers, pioneer music teachers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, 2002
Transcript of a talk given by Dorothy Meagher to Nunawading and District Historical Society in April 2002 .Transcript of a talk given by Dorothy Meagher to Nunawading and District Historical Society in April 2002 on the history of Blackburn Lake SanctuaryTranscript of a talk given by Dorothy Meagher to Nunawading and District Historical Society in April 2002 .blackburn lake sanctuary, dorothy meagher -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Victoria and Its Metropolis, Past and Present, C1900
Heavy volume on history of VictoriaCardboard, leather look, bound book. Cover and spine embossed with gilt print.| Book covers the history of Victoria in the 1900s.Victoria and Its Metropolis, Past and Presentbooks, history/local history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Drake & Co. 50 Years in Real Estate, 1964
A centre page spread in the Eastern Times of Drake & Company's 50 years service to Nunawading.A centre page spread in the Eastern Times of Drake & Company's 50 years service to Nunawading including a brief history of Mitcham.A centre page spread in the Eastern Times of Drake & Company's 50 years service to Nunawading.drake co., drake, fred c., drake real estate, armstrong, norman, armstrong, raleigh, whitehorse road, mitcham no 534
