“Alone in West Africa” is one of a number of works written by Mary Gaunt. Her other works include, A Woman in China, The End of the Earth, Kirkhams Find, The Moving Finger and Deadman’s. Mary was born at Indigo near Chiltern in 1862 and lived for many years in Ballarat where her father W.H. Gaunt was gold commissioner and later a judge. The original Gaunt family home was converted into St Patrick’s College. She married Dr Lindsay Miller and moved to Warrnambool and after his death in 1899 she embarked on her travels which took her to many parts of the world. She died in Cannes, France in January 1942. Mary Gaunt wrote over 25 novels, numerous travel books and many stories and articles. She had a strong link with Warrnambool and details of the district are included among her writings. She also wrote regularly in the early 1900’s for the Times in London on women issues. She was an independent thinker and worker. Apart from the text of “Alone in West Africa,” the work contains 97 black and white photographs which Mary had taken and developed herself. These photos are a significant view of aspects of life in Africa at that timeDark blue cover with gold text. Title, “Alone in West Africa” with sketch of two children in the centre, with Mary Gaunt underneath. The back cover has an embossed letter “L”. Inside the front cover is a rough sketch of the author’s route of the French Ivory Coast. It contains a number of black and white plates and index. 399 pages.T Werner Laurie on bottom of spine. Black and white photograph of author with autograph underneath. T Werner Laurie Clifford’s Inn London. Acknowledgements included in the dedication , Sir Charles Lucas, Sir George Denton, Elder Dempster and Co. Messrs. Swanzy and Co.,gaunt, mary gaunt, alone in west africa, french ivory coast 1912

Pru Sanderson, in her groundbreaking ‘City of Kew Urban Conservation Study : Volume 2 - Development History’ (1988), summarised the periods of urban development and subdivisions of land in Kew. The periods that she identified included 1845-1880, 1880-1893, 1893-1921, 1921-1933, 1933-1943, and Post-War Development. These periods were selected as they represented periods of rapid growth or decline in urban development. An obvious starting point for Sanderson’s groupings involved population growth and the associated economic cycles. These cycles also highlighted urban expansion onto land that was predominantly rural, although in other cases it represented the decline and breakup of large estates. A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria and the Boroondara Library Service. A number are however unique to the collection.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.In the subdivision of part of Crown Portion 82, bordered by John and Sackville Streets and Cotham and Burke Roads, over 100 lots were offered for sale. In addition to the designated lots, a number of key locations are also identified. These include the Genazzano Convent to the north of Cotham Road, the Reservoir, St Hilary’s and the land holding of Colonel Parnell on the corner of John Street and Cotham Road. On the Plan, No. 5064, is the handwritten name ‘St. Hellier’s Estate’. St. Helliers, the home of the Dumaresq family is shown beside St. Hilary’s.subdivision plans - kew, st helliers estate

Black and White Postcard of H.M.S. Aurora. Has number 3041 on front, (SH 011 Ships A-B).flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, h.m.s. aurora, post card, postcard

Photograph of number 1-3, Lirrewa the 2 storey Langdon family home, Jun 22 1973caulfield south, lirrewa grove, lirrewa, houses, langdon, o’donnell, jenny

Most probably purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of troops going into battlefield on the Western Front.world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, western front, worcestors, battle, action

Item in the collection of Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF, refer cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Cylinder shape brass casing from a 20 MM cannon, striker end has number stamping on.“20 mm MK2 9......”ordnance, military, weapons

Belonged to Harry Atkin No VX21935 2nd AIF. Refer 1079P for his service history.Book, New Testament at the top with a crown over GvR underneath. Owners name, number stamped on in purple.“H Atkin VX21935”new testament, religious, h atkin

The key as well as its associated key lock are good examples of how prisoners were restrained in Goldfield gaols.The key is significant in that it still functions with its lock considering its age. This functional key belongs to Object #1237 There are a number of engravings on the bow. Scratches and dents are evident from use. "J. HUBBALL" - "MELBOURNE" - "A" - "J" gaol, prison, prisoner

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettColoured copy of a postcard showing a number of people attending to a sailing boat on the beach with several people looking on."On the Beach at Cowes, Phillip Island" On back: "1e Barry collection"cowes beach phillip island, sailing boats, bruce bennett

Black lacquer vase with image of Asian country and temple. At the base there gold Asian writing and the number 216."216" "PMA 0295/1"

Daimler registration number 2-690 with damage to front right hand side mudguard, circa 193police vehicles; transport; motor police branch; daimler car; wireless patrol

Large group of men emerging from a Ford bus, registration number JP-601, circa 1949police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; ford bus

Rear view of severely damaged Ford Twin Spinner, registration number WO-915, circa 1951police vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; ford twin spinner car

Bob Scott in uniform standing beside a Ford Customline, registration number GMA 328. Circa 1956police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; ford customline car; scott, bob

Ford Fairlane 300 in open field with trees in the background. Registration number HBW-607. Circa 1959police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; ford fairlane car

BMW motorcycle registration number CZ-371 beside Studebaker Lark Q car. Circa 1963police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; bmw motorcycle; studebaker lark car

Front view of two door Studebaker Lark registration number HYE-636 at Russell Street garagepolice vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker lark car

Volkswagen station car registration number JDR-803. Kingsville Police Womens office. Circa 1965.police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; volkswagen car

Humber Super Snipe patrol car, registration number HLO-001, in a park or paddock. Circa 1962police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; humber super snipe car

Accident Appreciation Squad Studebaker, registration number JFH-991, with a uniformed driver and passenger. Circa 1965police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; accident appreciation squad; studebaker station wagon

Photo taken by Sgt Bill Gore of Benalla MTS of a patrol car and his two daughters.Studebaker, registration number JDS-649, with two girls standing on either side of car. Circa 1965police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker car

Studebaker, registration number JDS-649, with two girls standing on driver's side of car. Circa 1965. police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker car

A former patrol car used for driving instruction at the Atwood police training complexStudebaker Cruiser, registration number JES-131, performing on a test track with unidentified driver. Circa 1965police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker cruiser car

Leon Barry, facing away from the camera, seated on Ariel motorcycle registration number CK-395police equipment; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; police motorcycles; ariel motorcycle; barry, leon

Used during 1869 - 1871 to record expenses of the Ringwood Antimony Mining Co.Ringwood Antimony Mine - Cash Book; 269 numbered pages. Includes one sheet summary of names.

Joseph Flude was an early teacher at the Ballarat School of Mines. Photograph of the Flude grave in the Ballarat Cemetery, and a number of documents relating to Flude's time at the Ballarat School of Mines. joseph flude, ballarat school of mines, ballaarat old cemetery