"The Somme" named by WW1 Diggers was just around the corner from Big Hill. It was named because of the resemblance to "the Somme's muddy battle fields in France. The Great Ocean Road was constructed by WWI returned soldiers. Their use of language reflects this history"The Somme" named by WW1 Diggers. Just around the corner from Big Hill, named thus because of the resemblance to "The Somme" in France (because of the amount of mud on the site)great ocean road.; "the somme"; big hill

A4, hardcover, 349pp, 300 illustrations, index, flags, funnels, hull colours, bibliography, full ships lists. Howard Dick, Iain Steverson, Mike Carolin, Barry Pemberton, Lindsay Rex, Rex Cox, Russell Priestnon-fictionAustralian National Line (ANL) began operations on 1 January 1957. It operated the largest fleet in coastal trade, ran passenger ships such as Princess of Tasmania and Empress of Australia that became household names, and from 1969 carried the Australian flag into international trades. ANL was at the forefront of innovation in bulkships, RoRo vessels and containerization, also in the redesign of ports and terminals. Many of its 110 ships were built in Australia. This impressive record of achievement eventually became overshadowed by financial woes, poor industrial relations and a difficult relationship with government that culminated in the sale of 1998-99. This fleet history, written and informed by the knowledge, experience and insight of those who sailed on and worked with the ships, weaves the stories of a complex forty-year transition from conventional shipping to modern bulk handling and containers, along with the nation-building role of the ANL, whose flag still flies proudly across the region as a subsidiary of the French CMA CGM. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 300 images, mostly in colour, and will become an essential source on Australia's 20th century maritime history.naa, anl, australian national line, interest group, shipping companies

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View from Cowes Pier looking towards French Island.Scene at Coweslocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, cowes pier, french island, jetties, cowes

History unknown - obviously modernColoured photograph showing two single gates overlooking paddock and ?French Island. Note one Pine tree on either side of photograph.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island

The Cairn commemorates the visits of Bass (1799), Grant (1801), Murray (1801) and the French expeditions of 1802 and 1826.Photograph of historic Cairn on Rhyll foreshore.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, rhyll cairn

Findlay Art Gallery. The house was brought from French Island where it was the home of the De La Haye family.White timber house single storey. Findlay Art Gallery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, findlay art gallery

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the SS Alvina leaving Cowes for Tankerton Jetty French Island.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, "alvina", shipping, ss alvina, tankerton, french island, cowes jetty phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandClose up photograph of the Woolamai Granite Tablet on the Cairn at Rhyll.To Commemorate the discovery of this port by Surgeon George Bass, 4 Jan 1798 and the visits paid by Lieut. James Grant, March 1801. Lieut. John Murray, Dec 1801. The French under Capt. Baudin, April 1802 and Capt. D'Urville, Nov. 1826. Also the establishment of a temporary British settlement (Fort Dumaresq) Dec. 1826 local history, photography, tablet on the rhyll cairn, black & white photograph, rhyll cairn, george bass, exploration, john jenner, bryant west

Leather bound black spine and cover corners with green cloth-covered board covers. Gold lettering and gold graphics on spine. Set contains volumes I-XXV, catalogued as 438.1 - 438.25. Vol I: Egypt & Mesopotamia (438.1); Vol II: Israel-Persia India-Pheonicia Asia-Minor (438.2); Vol III: Greece to the Peloponnesian War (438.3); Vol IV: Greece to the Roman Conquest (438.4); Vol V: The Roman Republic (438.5); Vol VI: Early Roman Empire (438.6); Vol VII: The Later Roman (438.7); Vol VIII: Arabs Crusades Papacy (438.8); Vol IX: Italy (438.9); Vol XI: France 843-1715 (438.11); Vol XII: France 1715-1815 (438.12); Vol XIII: France since 1815. Netherlands (438.13); Vol XIV: Netherlands. Germany (438.14); Vol XV: Germany (continued) (438.15); Vol. XXIII. The United States. Spanish America (438.23); Vol. XXIV. Turkey. Minor Eastern States. China. Japan (438.24).history, world history

Briar Hill author Graham Patterson discusses his latest book "Coastal Guide to nature and history II: Mornington Peninsula, Western Port Bay, Phillip Island and French Island".Local authorNews clipping, black text, colour image.Date in pen.graham patterson, briar hill, authors

Rosie Bray has written a family history of the Whittingham family from interviews and documents. Included is the story of the four Whittingham sons who fought in World War I - Henry Douglas Whittingham (killed in action France April 1917), John Cecil Whittingham, Leslie Ernest Whittingham and Eric Walter Whittingham.Family history and associated documents and photographs in spiral binder with black cover.whittingham family

This edition prepared for and copyrighted in the Australian Commonwealth and New Zealand. The hymn book was located in an antique shop 'Granny's Chattels' by Alan G. Cleland of Portland while on holidays in Echuca, Vic. After purchase he discovered that it was believed to have been originally purchased in Portland - see label for Charles French, Bookseller, Portland, inside front cover.Navy blue cloth-covered board binding. Two horizontal panels of embossed decoration at top and bottom of covers and spine. Embossed title on front cover. Title pages missing.Front: Charles French Book Seller Portland (sticker, fly leaf verso)

On display in History House.Black and white photograph of man in military uniform, with peaked hat. Badges are pinned to hat and left lapel. ¾ turn to right. Below image is text stating man's identity and positions.Front: Colonel (RTD) Sydney Patterson M.C., M.I.D., War Service World War 1. Served from 1914-1919 New Guinea (Naval Force) 1914. Egypt, France, Belgium 1915-1919, 20th Batalion A.I.F.M.I.D. 1916, M.C. 1917. Commissioned on the Field. Twice wounded. World War 2. Served from 1939-1945 Australia (Darwin) New Guinea, New Britain, etc. Captain 1939, Adj. No. 7 Aust Int. Training Centre, 1941. G.S.O. 3 (O) G. Branch A.H.Q. 1942. Major R.A.E. (Docks) 1942. L.L. Colonel R.A.E. C.R.E 3rd Aust. Dock Group. CIVIC SERVICE Councillor, Portland 1931-1940 (Resigned for War Service) 1945-1957. Mayor of Portland 1935, 1938, 1939-40, 1949-50, 1953-54. Harbour Trust Commissioner, appointed March 1950 (1950-1957). Back: Mr. Stevenson (pencil, centre)

Black and white photo of a beach at Portland. A group of people plus a dog on the edge of the water.Front: The Beach, Portland, Vic. Back: Sunny Australia Series, 102 Views C. French, Bookseller, Portland.portland, beach, recreation

Displayed at History House.Box camera covered in thin black leather veneer. Format 6 x 9.Front: Goldy/Objectif Menisque/6 x 9/Made in France (Printed label, front)

Rolling papers are small sheets, rolls, or leaves of paper which are sold for rolling cigarettes either by hand or with a rolling machine. When rolling a cigarette, one fills the rolling paper with tobacco. Rolling papers are most commonly made with wood pulp, hemp, flax, or rice straw as a base material. Zig-Zag papers, made in France, were the first interleaved brand (hence the name). Gold medal at 1900 Universal Exposition in Paris. 1860 Samuel Ramsden, a Yorkshire man, founded first paper mill in Victoria on the banks of the Yarra River, Fairfield, Melbourne. This was the Australian Paper and Pulp Company which for most of its history was called The Australian Paper Manufacturers Ltd. until it changed its name in 1986 to Amcor. In 1919 the company opened its mill on the corner of Upper Heidelberg Road and The Chandler Highway in Fairfield and remains there today. 2 packets of precut cigarette papers 'Zig Zag ' Paper Aust. Pty. Ltd. 60 leavesZIG ZAG PAPER AUST. PTY LTD 60 LEAVESciggarettes, cigarette papers, tobacco, moorabbin, cheltenham, early settlers, australian paper manufacturers, fairfield melbourne, zig zag cigarette papers ltd. amcor ltd,

From the Australian Front is a pictorial history of Australians at war in FranceThis book depicts Australians at War in France during 1917An oblong book, buffy coloured pages, no outer covers.Printed by Cassell and Company, Ltd London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne 1917australia, france ww1

These forms relate to the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzie who enlisted 08 April 1915 and served with 6 Aust Machine Gun Coy on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Pte McKenzie was KIA in France 02 July 1916This is the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzieSix (6) Pages of photographed documents Certified True Copies, relating to 1740 Pte K J McKenzieVarious AMF Documents, 1740 Pte K J McKenzieaif, ww!, mckenzie, gallipoli