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Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Eltham High School, A History, 1926-1978, 1978
... Eltham High School, A History, 1926-1978 ...History of Eltham High School 1926 to 197857 p. : ill., portraits, pbk ; 30 cm. 2 copies[includes loose newspaper clippings]eltham high school -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Alistair Knox 1912-1986, The Charge: A History of the Eltham Presbyterian Church 1959-1984 by Alistair Knox, 1984
... The Charge: A History of the Eltham Presbyterian Church ...History of Eltham Presbyterian Church 1959-198424 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.[signed by author on flyleaf]eltham presbyterian church (eltham, victoria history. -
![Scouting in Hawthorn: a history 1909-1993 / [by] Albert P. Isaacs](/media/collectors/550653872162f11fb04854aa/items/5ece0389f36c2704c4f06e50/item-media/5ece043af36c2704c4f07611/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Albert P. Isaacs, Scouting in Hawthorn: a history 1909-1993, 1993
... Scouting in Hawthorn: a history 1909-1993 ...[Hawthorn, Vic.] : The Scout Association of Australia, East Suburban Area, Hawthorn District, District Association, 1993 134 p. : ill., ports. ; 30 cm. non-fictionscouting (youth activity) -- victoria -- hawthorn -- history, scout association of australia. hawthorn district -- history. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook - Family History, A Starritt Family history, April 1982
... A Starritt Family history ...Starritt Family history.Tan, linen finish cover. Soft front cover. Front "A Starritt Family History" in cream lettering. "A Starritt Family History" and " John D Starritt" on spine. Illustrated. N. G. Starritt G. R. Starritt. With compliments from the Starritts.starritt family, kelso park, family history -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Geoffrey A Sandy, A History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham (Volume Three) by Geoffrey A Sandy, 2016
... A History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham (Volume Three ...History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham 1945 to 2015xx, 454 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 23 cm.ISBN 9780994519696 [written on flyleaf] Donated to the Eltham District Historical Society - Geoffrey A Sandysaint margaret's anglican church eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, A History of Tancks Corner - Yarrambat State School no. 2054, written and compiled by Eileen Hooper, third printing, 1994
... A History of Tancks Corner - Yarrambat State School no ...History of Yarrambat State School no. 2054 at Tancks CornerSoft cover, 108 pages[includes a loose 1998 Addendum: Pupil Enrolments 1978-1998]tancks corner victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Geoffrey A Sandy, A History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham (Volume Two) by Geoffrey A Sandy, 2017
... A History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham (Volume Two) by ...History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham 1889 to 1944xxi, 359 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm.ISBN Gifted to the Eltham District Historical Society 9 September 2017saint margaret's anglican church eltham -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Shire of Stawell, A Brief History of Imperial Weights & Measures Equipment of Wimmera Weights and Measures Union – Previously Cat No 3631, 1991
... A Brief History of Imperial Weights & Measures Equipment of ...History of the Weights and Measures in Stawell from 1863 to 1991. The Physical Weights are on display in the MuseumLight Yellow paper cover with Victorian coat of arms and black print. with yellow tape on the spine.Victoria Coat of Arms VICTORIA The rest is undelined: A Brief History of Imperial Weights and Measures Equipment of Wimmera weights and Measures Union Donated to Stawell Historical Society Inc. by Former Shire of Stawell 26 July 1991stawell -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook - Hardcover book, Peter Evans, Rails to Rubicon-A History of the Rubicon Forest, 1994
... Rails to Rubicon-A History of the Rubicon Forest ...Hardcover. Green dust cover. Front cover photograph is Krauss 0-4-OWT, builder's No. 2459 of 1891, takes water at the western end of Rubicon Lane in 1934. Driver Bob Rees attends to his engine while brakeman Hayden looks on. End papers show a photograph of a man standing besides a timber railway trolley holding onto the brake lever. There is a group of men, some sitting and some standing, on piles of cut timber under a large, open shed in the background. There are also some small, timber, tent like structures standing next to the railway tracks. There is a forest in the far background. Written in white is the line "Mr Clarke & Kidd's Sawmill". non-fictionrubicon, timber, sawmill, railway, tramway, clarke and pearce, evans, peter, marysville, krause, forest, mountain -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook - Hardback book, Mountain Gold-A History of the Baw Baw and Walhalla country of the Narracan Shire, Victoria, 1980
... Mountain Gold-A History of the Baw Baw and Walhalla country ...A history of the Baw Baw and Walhalla country of the Narracan Shire, VictoriaHardback. Brown dust cover. Photograph on front cover looks out from the entry of a mine onto the front of a building which has a hill to the side of it. The back cover has a photograph of the side of a hill with some trees on it.G&V THOMAS Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779gold, gold field, gold miner, gold mining, gold town, walhalla, baw baw, gippsland, victoria, australia, history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, BPA Print group Pty Ltd, 11 Evans St Burwood, Vic 3125, 50 Years and More A History of Surf Life Saving Victoria, First published 2002
... 50 Years and More A History of Surf Life Saving Victoria ...History of Life Saving Victoria for over 50 yearsBlue and gold hard cover with stylized figure of life saver on front cover with multi coloured blue cover on back with small boxed copy of front cover figure. Taken from painting Beltman and Co by Brian St Alban Smith 1958. 548 pages followed by lists of award winners both individuals and clubs. Title and authors in dark blue text.History of Life Saving Victoria for over 50 yearswarrnambool, surf life saving victoria, surf championships, shark attacks, surf boats -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - A SHORT HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE MELBOURNE 1886, 1886
... A SHORT HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE ...The Parliament House Melbourne. A short history and description. Prepared at the request of The Royal Commission on the Parliament Buildings by Geo. H. JenkinsGeo. H. Jenkinsvictoria, history, parliament house -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook, Big River Days-A history of the Big River valley and the golden times of the long gone townships of Enoch's Point and Darlingford, 1996
... Big River Days-A history of the Big River valley and the ...A history of the Big River valley and the townships of Enoch's Point and Darlingford, VictoriaPaperback. Cover has a photograph of a group of men sitting and crouching for a group photograph. There are trees in the background.for Doug - / With best wishes,/ John Pilkington / January 2000 To the memory of my parents,/ Ralph and Florence Pilkington Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779enoch point, darlingford, big river, victoria, australia, history, john keith pilkington -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBooklet, The Eltham Rural Group: a history, 05/12/1993
... The Eltham Rural Group: a history ...History of Eltham Rural Group, a fundraising and social society established in 1955.46 p., photographs; with invitation cardeltham rural group -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook - Book - family history, Quinn/O'Quin A History, 2010
... Quinn/O'Quin A History ...Family history of the Quinn/O'Quin families by Lughaidh O'Cuinn and Louis Quinn.White covered book with black writing. Front cover has title, authors and 2 family crests. Spine has title, back has a coloured drawing on back of a man, lady, horse, deer, pheasants and trees. 244 pages.quinn family, o'quinn family, laghaidh o'cuinn, louis quinn -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Peisley, Annette, A Shared History, 2006
... A Shared History ...This book is a useful research tool on the Aboriginal/European history of East Gippsland.A 31 pp book with a bright red/orange cover titled A Shared History a history of the Bidwell-Maap Aboriginal People and European contact history, Genoa district.genoa-history aboriginal-bidwell-maap -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Bruce Scates et al, World War One; A history in 100 stories, 2015
... World War One; A history in 100 stories ..."World War One; A history in 100 stories" Large hard cover book with sepia dust cover. Photo on cover has two soldiers in uniform and small boy in matching uniform. Title is in gold and white. Back cover has inscription, five small photos and three badges. Allan Whittaker article on page 85.Back cover -" telling the truth about war requires it's own kind of courage"war - world war i, allan whittaker -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW1, Stephen Bull, Trench, A History of Trench Warfare on the Western Front, 2010
... Trench, A History of Trench Warfare on the Western Front ...Dr Stephen Bull, Author, is Curator of Military History and Archaeology for Lancashire Museums.Hard cardboard cover, buckram, black colour white print on spine. Dust cover is dark brown. Black / red / white print. Front background has sepia photo of soldiers in a trench. Back has small sepia photo of soldiers in a battle scene, dark brown background. Front & back fly leaf & end papers have black & white photo of soldiers & a tank ditched in a trench. 272 pages, cut glossy, white. Illustrated, colour, / black & white / sepia, photos, diagrams & maps.book, trench war fare -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, Alistair Fincher, "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995", 1995
... "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne ....1 - Essay or Report - 16 A4 photocopied sheets stapled in the top left hand corner with a green sheet on the front, titled "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995" written by Alistair Fincher. Gives a detailed history of the depot, its routes, relationship to the cable tramways, some stories, the Restaurant tram, comment from Chris Jacobson, Inspector Frank Reardon, Jack Gregan, electrocution of Dan White climbing a roof, Kingsway, "the TV programme "Our World", Women of the depot. Includes notes on industrial disputes, tram types, a map showing countries of origins, a WW2 Roll of Honour, and a list of Union delegates. .2 - Illustration of a logo - red circle with a SW6 tram - 70 years - colour photocopy cut into a circular.trams, tramways, hanna st, south melbourne depot, stories, kingsway, women drivers, conductors, accidents, tv broadcasts -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
research papers, "Prolific in God's Gifts: A Social History of Knox and the Dandenongs" by Michael Jones
... research papers, "Prolific in God's Gifts: A Social ...A collection of research materials used in the writing of " Prolific in God's Gifts: A Social History of Knox and the Dandenongs" by Michael Jones, published in 1983.bushfires, local history -
Peterborough History GroupBook, Living with lime: a history of Curdies River, 1988-89
... Living with lime: a history of Curdies River ...History of the Curdies River and the growth of the lime industry and the people who lived along the river.56 page softcover book by Alf Poole, compiled 1988-89curdies river, lime industry victoria, dr curdie -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBook, Ballyshanassy - A History of the Burwood District, 1991
... Ballyshanassy - A History of the Burwood District ...Ballyshnassy was the original name for part of Burwood; Bally in Ireland meaning town, so it was Shanassy's town.History of Burwood (Victoria), researched and compiled by Alyssa Clarkson as part of her VCE studies. Includes transcript of interviews with long-time residents of the district, Mrs. N. Ashworth (nee Donaghey), Mrs. V. Dalzell (nee Nelson), Miss Una Harrison, Mrs. V. Smith (nee Rankin), Mrs. Walsh (nee Rice), and Mr. Fred Payne. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Book - Doctoral Thesis, "A History of Churchill Island Settlement, Land Use and the Making of a Heritage Site", May 2015
... "A History of Churchill Island Settlement, Land Use and the ...Dr Sanders' doctoral thesis provides a historical overview of the myriad owners and occupiers of Churchill Island from 1850 - 1929 while contextualising it with models of forming and collecting public history. This thesis involves a significant amount of original research and provides clarity and information on the previously obscured history of the Churchill Island Heritage Farm and precinct.This thesis gives new and unique information relating to the history of Churchill Island and has future research potentialA4 book, green hardback cover. Double sided print; b& w photos and maps"To the Friends of Churchill Island Society past, present and future./ Many thanks for your friendship and support. I could not have finished without you. /The errors that remain (and there are likely to be some!) are all my own fault./ I hope that this is of some use, even if I don't really solve the mystery of the location of the 1801 garden. May you forever "Preserve that which is precious". /Rebecca, 14th May 2016". churchill island, thesis, land use, settlement, heritage site, history, dr sanders, dr rebecca sanders -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805, 1926-1978
... Eltham High School - A history 1926-1978 - El7805 ...Published on the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations 1978. Written by Max Balchin. Includes a brief history of each decade.A record of the early days of Etham High School.Black and white photographs, approx 60 pages. Green card cover with a drawing of Eltham High School. Includes loose page from the Jubilee Celebrations 1978.eltham high school, max balchin, jubilee celebrations -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, The tin shed and beyond; a history. Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, 1952-1993
... The tin shed and beyond; a history. Watsonia RSL Sub-branch. ...A history of the people and events that shaped the Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, from 1952 to 1993. Published in 1995.Includes a full history of the development of the Watsonia RSL.Paperback book, 148 p., illus, Black cover with illustration of RSL building.On first page "Shirley Fraser-Balck. See page 10"watsonia rsl sub branch, returned services league of australia, watsonia -
Nillumbik Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Softcover book, A History of Tancks Corner - Yarrambat State School No. 2054 Centenary Year 1878-1978, 1978
... A History of Tancks Corner - Yarrambat State School No ...Book 1. Softcover book with ochre yellow cover, brown text and highlights with 100 pages. Book 2. Softcover book with light blue cover with black text and highlights with 100 pages.tancks corner, yarrambat, yarrambat primary school, nillumbik -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook - Digital Image, Margaret Stone, Greensborough - A History 1835-1988, with reference to Greensborough Primary School, 1835-1988
... Greensborough - A History 1835-1988, with reference to ...A History of Greensborough from 1835 to 1988, with details on Greensborough Primary School. Includes scanned photographs and newspaper articles.Digital copy of book.greensborough history, greensborough primary school -
National Wool Museum
Book, Australia's western third: a history of Western Australia from the first settlements to modern times
... Australia's western third: a history of Western Australia ..."Australia's western third: a history of Western Australia from the first settlements to modern times" - F Crowley, 1960.pastoral industry - settlement -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Hobby, Jenni, Tales of the Tablelands : a history of Ruffy and district (including a history of the Terip Terip Primary School), 1986
... Tales of the Tablelands : a history of Ruffy and district ...Ruffy - Terip Terip - Shire of Goulburn.59 p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 29 cm.Ruffy - Terip Terip - Shire of Goulburn.ruffy primary school (vic.) -- history. | terip terip primary school (vic.) -- history. | primary schools -- victoria -- ruffy region -- history. | ruffy region (vic.) -- history. -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Nancy Mortimer, Queenstown/St. Andrews: a history of the district and the school, by Nancy Mortimer, 1983
... Queenstown/St. Andrews: a history of the district and the ...110 p. typescript black and white illustrationsnon-fictionst andrews, queenstown, st andrews primary school
