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Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Stolen Generation, 2000
PIAC's submission proposers the establishment of a Stolen Generations Reparations Tribunal as an essential response to the history and effects of forcible removal. It examines issues central to the nature and structure of the proposed Tribunal, including who should be entitled to reparations, the basis of liability, forms of reparations and procedures of the Tribunal.35 P.; bib.; footnotes; 30 cm.PIAC's submission proposers the establishment of a Stolen Generations Reparations Tribunal as an essential response to the history and effects of forcible removal. It examines issues central to the nature and structure of the proposed Tribunal, including who should be entitled to reparations, the basis of liability, forms of reparations and procedures of the Tribunal.stolen generations, australia-reparations tribunal., reparations tribunal, australia-stolen generation-senate inquiry - submission -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Pamphlet, O'Brien, Peter Dr, Journey of Healing. Are we helping them home?, 2002
Discusses the background to the Stolen Genrations, then outlines the Bringing Them Home recommendations and comments on the Government's reponse to the recommendations throughout Australia.45 P.; tables; bib.; 30 cm.Discusses the background to the Stolen Genrations, then outlines the Bringing Them Home recommendations and comments on the Government's reponse to the recommendations throughout Australia.stolen generations-surveys., government-?ustralia-rsponses to stolen generations - surveys. -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, A short history of Australia, 1937
Outline of Australian history to the outbreak of the First World War ; includes refererences to Governor George Arthur's "Black line" and George Robinson's work among Aboriginal Tasmanians.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.374.non-fictionOutline of Australian history to the outbreak of the First World War ; includes refererences to Governor George Arthur's "Black line" and George Robinson's work among Aboriginal Tasmanians. australia - history, australia - social life and customs -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, The Hentys : an Australian colonial tapestry, 1955
A history of the Henty family, early settlers in Western Victoria.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.578.non-fictionA history of the Henty family, early settlers in Western Victoria.victoria - history - 1834-1851, henty family - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, S. Sonnenschein & co., limited, The Antarctic regions, 1900
A history of early Antarctic explorationIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.292.non-fictionA history of early Antarctic explorationantarctica, polar exploration -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Henry W. Nevison, The Dardanelles campaign, 1918
Comprehensive account of the Dardanelles campaignIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.439.non-fictionComprehensive account of the Dardanelles campaignworld war - campaigns - dardenalles., world war 1914-1918 -campaigns - gallipoli -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Rupert Hart-Davi, Ark Royal, 1957
An account of the aircraft carrier Ark Royal during World War twoIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.349.non-fictionAn account of the aircraft carrier Ark Royal during World War twoworld war 1939-1945 - naval operations - britain, aitcraft carriers - britain -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Longmans, Green, Garibaldi's defence of the Roman Republic, 1908
A history of Italian independence and the role of GaribaldiIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.387.non-fictionA history of Italian independence and the role of Garibaldiitaly - history, italy - revolution of 1848-1849 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Dent, The story of Moscow, 1910
A history and description of MoscowIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.315.non-fictionA history and description of Moscowmoscow - description and travel, moscow - history -
The Celtic Club
Book, Oliver Davies, Celtic Spirituality, 1999
This book includes a rich and diverse collection of texts newly translated from Latin, Irish and Welsh. It marks a landmark in the study of Celtic Christianity.Index, bib, notes, ill, p. 455non-fictionThis book includes a rich and diverse collection of texts newly translated from Latin, Irish and Welsh. It marks a landmark in the study of Celtic Christianity.spirituality - celtic church - early works to 1800, celtic church - doctrines -
The Celtic Club
Book, Pauline Hamilton, The Irish, 1978
A story of Irish migration to Australia from the beginning of settlement to the recent present.Index, bib, plates, ill. p.108.non-fictionA story of Irish migration to Australia from the beginning of settlement to the recent present.irish - immigration, irish - australian culture -
The Celtic Club
Book, Patrick O'Farrell, The Irish in Australia, 2000
Since the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.Index, ill, plates, bib. p.346.non-fictionSince the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.irish - australia - history, australia - history -
The Celtic Club
Book, David Krause, Sean O'Casey and his world, 1976
A biography of Sean O'Casey, a man described as proud, Protestant and poor, a writer of genius who had to leave Ireland to be completely Irish.Index, ill., plates, bib. p.104.non-fictionA biography of Sean O'Casey, a man described as proud, Protestant and poor, a writer of genius who had to leave Ireland to be completely Irish.sean o"çasey - biography, dramatists - ireland -
The Celtic Club
Book, Jeanne Sheehy, The Rediscovery of Ireland's Past, 1980
Irish identity as expressed in the visual arts draws attention to her great cultural achievements of the past. A study of the work of collector, Hugh Lane.Index, bib, il,, plates, p.193.non-fictionIrish identity as expressed in the visual arts draws attention to her great cultural achievements of the past. A study of the work of collector, Hugh Lane.arts - irish - 20th century, arts - irish - celtic inluence -
The Celtic Club
Book, Patsy Adam-Smith, Heart of exile: Ireland, 1848, and the seven patriots banished; their adventures, loneliness and loves in three continents as they search for refuge, 1986
An historical novel which focuses on the seven Irish men who led a nationalist uprising in 1848 to achieve self-rule. The uprising failed and the gentlemen leaders had their sentences commuted to exile in Tasmania, Australia.Index, bib, ill,, plates, p.359.fictionAn historical novel which focuses on the seven Irish men who led a nationalist uprising in 1848 to achieve self-rule. The uprising failed and the gentlemen leaders had their sentences commuted to exile in Tasmania, Australia.convicts - tasmania, transportation - ireland -
The Celtic Club
Book, Tony Moore, Death or liberty: Rebels and radicals transported to Australia 1788-1868, 2010
This is the first narrative history that brings together the stories of the political prisoners sent as convicts to Australia from all parts of the British Empire.Index, bib, plates, ill., p.398. non-fictionThis is the first narrative history that brings together the stories of the political prisoners sent as convicts to Australia from all parts of the British Empire. penal colonies - australia - history, australian history - 19th century -
The Celtic Club
Book, Kenneth Neill, An Illustrated history of the Irish people, 1979
A pictorial account of the history of the Irish people.Index, ill., bib. plates. p.221.non-fictionA pictorial account of the history of the Irish people.ireland - history, ireland - social life and customs -
The Celtic Club
Book, Val Noone, Hidden Ireland in Victoria, 2012
This book is about songs, stories, poems, prayers and accents - as well as events and monuments - of those whose original language was Irish. A first ever history of the Irish language and Gaelic culture in Victoria.Index, bib., ill, map, p.215.non-fictionThis book is about songs, stories, poems, prayers and accents - as well as events and monuments - of those whose original language was Irish. A first ever history of the Irish language and Gaelic culture in Victoria.victoria - social life and customs., irish- victoria - history. -
The Celtic Club
Book, Peg Penberthy, Women in history: Places of purpose, 1994
A collaborative effort between the Australian Institute for Women's Research and Policy and Queensland Historical Association. Includes 'A Walking Tour' of Brisbane city.Maps, plates, ill, bib, p.130.non-fictionA collaborative effort between the Australian Institute for Women's Research and Policy and Queensland Historical Association. Includes 'A Walking Tour' of Brisbane city.brisbane - australia, women - brisbane - history -
The Celtic Club
Book, Colm Kiernan, Daniel Mannix and Ireland, 1984
Daniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.Index, bib, ill, maps. p.226.non-fictionDaniel Mannix, ardent Irish nationalist, spent half of his long life as Catholic bishop of Melbourne. The author traces the influence of Irish nationalism on one of the twentieth century's most remarkable churchmen.daniel mannix - biography, roman catholic church - bishops -
The Celtic Club
Book, Brenda Maddox, Nora: A biography of Nora Joyce, 1988
The first full study of Nora Joyce from prior to her marriage till after the death of James Joyce.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.526.non-fictionThe first full study of Nora Joyce from prior to her marriage till after the death of James Joyce.nora joyce - biography, james joyce - personal life -
The Celtic Club
Book, Anne Marreco, The Rebel Countess: The life and times of Countess Markievicz, 1967
Constance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.295.non-fictionConstance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.ireland - biography - constance markievicz, ireland - politics and government -
The Celtic Club
Book, Maryann Gialanella Valiulis, Portrait of a revolutionar : General Richard Mulcahy and the founding of the Irish Free State, 1992
Biography of General Richard Mulcahy, one of the founders of modern Ireland.Index, bib, ill, plates, p.245.non-fictionBiography of General Richard Mulcahy, one of the founders of modern Ireland.richard mulcahy - biography, ireland - politics and government - 20th century -
The Celtic Club
Book, Ulick O'Connor, The troubles: The struggle for Irish freedom 1912-1922, 1975
Ulick O'Connor's account of his own and his family involvement in the turbulent and violent events which occurred in Ireland during the period, 1912-1922.Index, plates, ill., bib, p.177.non-fictionUlick O'Connor's account of his own and his family involvement in the turbulent and violent events which occurred in Ireland during the period, 1912-1922.ireland - politics and government, ireland - history 1912-1922 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Oxford University Press, Thomas Mitchell, Surveyor General and explorer, 1954
A biography of Thomas Mitchel ; including account of contacts with Aborigines during expeditions.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.270.non-fictionA biography of Thomas Mitchel ; including account of contacts with Aborigines during expeditions. australia - discovery and exploration, thomas mitchell -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Longmans Green, Garibaldi and the thousand, 1909
Garibaldi and the Italian wars of independenceIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.395.non-fictionGaribaldi and the Italian wars of independencegiuseppe garibaldi 1807-1882, italy - history - war of 1860-1861 -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Lou Rae, The Emu Bay Railway VDL Company to Pasminco, 1997
The history of the Emu Bay Railway Company in Tasmania from the Van Diemen's Land Company to the Pasminco company years.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.270.non-fictionThe history of the Emu Bay Railway Company in Tasmania from the Van Diemen's Land Company to the Pasminco company years.emu bay railway company., mineral industries -- tasmania -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Eric harding, Uniform railway gauge, 1958
The story of the break in railway gauge in Australia and the various attempts that have been made to overcome it.Index, bib, ill, map, p.114.non-fictionThe story of the break in railway gauge in Australia and the various attempts that have been made to overcome it.railway gauge - australia, railways - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington Branch, Rails out of the capital, 1970
A history of the railways of WellingtonIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.130.non-fictionA history of the railways of Wellingtonhistory of railways - new zealand, railways - wellington -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, South Pacific Electric Railway, Maitland tramway ventures, 1965
Apart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.79.non-fictionApart from Broken Hill, Maitland was the only New South Wales regional city to have a tramway systemtramways - maitland, steam trams - maitland