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Victorian Bands' League
Programme, 1938 Australian Championship Band Contest : Official Programme (incorporating the Bandsman's yearbook), 1938
This programme was printed for the 1938 Australian Championship Band Contest and incorporates the Bandsman's Yearbook. This was the year of Australia's 150th Celebrations and this contest was held in Sydney. It contains a wealth of information not only from a National level but also articles and results from State competitions. There are also short essays, obituaries, articles of interest, advertisements and other material that is interesting from a historical perspective.This programme is unique in the information that it contains, the photographs and other historical information. It provides a record of bands that existed during this time as well as a multitude of competition results.Programme printed in A5 sizeband association nsw, queensland band association, south australian band association, victorian bands' league, western australian band association, brass band association of new zealand -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - MUD AND BLOOD: Albury's Own 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion, Pat Share, 1978
The 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in June 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The need fo larger quarters saw the battalion transferring to a new camp at Bonegilla to complete their training .before sailing for the Middle East in November. Most of those enlisted in this Battalion were volunteers from the Albury Wodonga area the Aldermen of Albury expressend the wish that the unit be given the title of "Albury's Own" and this was accepted on its behalf but the commanding officer. The men of the 2/23 rd Battalion served with honour in the Middle East, including at the Siege of Tobruk and El Alamein. After returning to Queensland for training in jungle warfare conditions, they were then deployed to New Guinea and Tarakan. This book tells the story of the service and brotherhood demonstrated by the men of "Albury's Own." Written and composed by officers and men of the 2/23 Battalion, A.I.F. 9th Division, while on active service, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria and El Alamein.non-fictionThe 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in June 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The need fo larger quarters saw the battalion transferring to a new camp at Bonegilla to complete their training .before sailing for the Middle East in November. Most of those enlisted in this Battalion were volunteers from the Albury Wodonga area the Aldermen of Albury expressend the wish that the unit be given the title of "Albury's Own" and this was accepted on its behalf but the commanding officer. The men of the 2/23 rd Battalion served with honour in the Middle East, including at the Siege of Tobruk and El Alamein. After returning to Queensland for training in jungle warfare conditions, they were then deployed to New Guinea and Tarakan. This book tells the story of the service and brotherhood demonstrated by the men of "Albury's Own." Written and composed by officers and men of the 2/23 Battalion, A.I.F. 9th Division, while on active service, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria and El Alamein.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Beyond the Blazing Stump, Russell Walker, 1999
A collection of poems written over a period of 20 years, based on the author's experiences as he travelled in north eastern Victoria, NSW and southern Queensland. Many of the verses are based on events which took place at Perry's Blazing Stump Hotel at Bandiana near Wodonga, Victoria. The "Blazing Stump" got its name from the custom of early travellers bringing a log or stump to the fire to keep it burning for the next campers. The Melrose referred to in some poems is Melrose Primary School in West Wodonga.A volume of 102 pages, including an anthology of poems with illustrations.fictionA collection of poems written over a period of 20 years, based on the author's experiences as he travelled in north eastern Victoria, NSW and southern Queensland. Many of the verses are based on events which took place at Perry's Blazing Stump Hotel at Bandiana near Wodonga, Victoria. The "Blazing Stump" got its name from the custom of early travellers bringing a log or stump to the fire to keep it burning for the next campers. The Melrose referred to in some poems is Melrose Primary School in West Wodonga.australian poetry, perry's stump hotel -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Sharing the Water 100 Years of River Murray Politics, Chris Guest, 2016
Conflict over the control and sharing of the waters of the River Murray was one of the most contentious issues at the time of Federation. After four failed attempts, the River Murray Waters Agreement was signed in 1914 resolving the conflict. Fifteen iterations later, it is now the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, and possibly Australia's longest standing inter-governmental compact. This book covers the making of the first River Murray Waters Agreement, in the early 1900s, the formation of the River Murray Commission in 1917, through to Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory joining the Agreement in the 1990s, the Water Act in 2007 and the Basin Plan becoming law in 2012. The book has been written by Chris Guest who, as a career public servant and economist, has had a long interest in water policy and politics, an interest that grew as governments sought to tackle the problems of over-allocation of water. The book was launched on 14 February 2017, one hundred years to the day that the commissioners of the newly formed River Murray Commission met for the first time.non-fictionConflict over the control and sharing of the waters of the River Murray was one of the most contentious issues at the time of Federation. After four failed attempts, the River Murray Waters Agreement was signed in 1914 resolving the conflict. Fifteen iterations later, it is now the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, and possibly Australia's longest standing inter-governmental compact. This book covers the making of the first River Murray Waters Agreement, in the early 1900s, the formation of the River Murray Commission in 1917, through to Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory joining the Agreement in the 1990s, the Water Act in 2007 and the Basin Plan becoming law in 2012. The book has been written by Chris Guest who, as a career public servant and economist, has had a long interest in water policy and politics, an interest that grew as governments sought to tackle the problems of over-allocation of water. The book was launched on 14 February 2017, one hundred years to the day that the commissioners of the newly formed River Murray Commission met for the first time.river murray commission, river murray waters agreement, murray-darling basin agreement -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Edwin James Beardmore Story, John Beardmore, 2016
A biographical study of the life of Edwin James Beardmore as told by his son John. Edwin James Beardmore was a successful pastoralist and served as a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 3 August 1957 until his retirement on 17 May 1969. He was awarded an MBE for services to State and local government. Born in Victoria in 1891, he moved to Queensland in 1914 as a stock-dealer at St George and lived the remainder of his life in that area of the State. He served on the Balonne Shire Council for 15 years and was its deputy chairman for eight years. Politics and the desire to help others were part of Eddie Beardmore's heritage and when he entered Parliament it was a case of like father, like son. His father, Mr Henry Beardmore, was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly many years earlier after serving on the Wodonga Council for 20 years, including 5 terms as council president. Henry then won the seat of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly at a by-election on April 20, 1917.non-fictionA biographical study of the life of Edwin James Beardmore as told by his son John. Edwin James Beardmore was a successful pastoralist and served as a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 3 August 1957 until his retirement on 17 May 1969. He was awarded an MBE for services to State and local government. Born in Victoria in 1891, he moved to Queensland in 1914 as a stock-dealer at St George and lived the remainder of his life in that area of the State. He served on the Balonne Shire Council for 15 years and was its deputy chairman for eight years. Politics and the desire to help others were part of Eddie Beardmore's heritage and when he entered Parliament it was a case of like father, like son. His father, Mr Henry Beardmore, was a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly many years earlier after serving on the Wodonga Council for 20 years, including 5 terms as council president. Henry then won the seat of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly at a by-election on April 20, 1917.edwin james beardmore, beardmore family, queensland politicians -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Document - Record, Harness Horse, Lucky Creed
Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter. Lucky Creed raced from 1967 (2yo) through to 1970 then raced in US from 1970 until 1972 then returned to Australia to race until 1973 (8yo). Had a Winning Streak of 24 wins. Inducted into the Queensland Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2006. Career: 41 wins 11 seconds 7 thirds 88 starts.Typed document in black and red ink.harness racing, australasian harness racing, horse career, performance records, bendigo harness racing club, bhrc, lucky creed, vic frost, vw frost, m wanless, merv wanless, l wanless, v frost -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Document - Record, Harness Horse, Peter Profit
Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter. Peter Profit raced from 1969 (2yo) through to 1978 (11yo). Inducted into the Queensland Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2016. Had a Winning Streak of 9 wins. Career: 51 wins 27 seconds 29 thirds 187 starts.Typed document in black and red ink.harness racing, australasian harness racing, horse career, performance records, bendigo harness racing club, bhrc, peter profit, a donohoe, am donohue, alan donohue, f donohue, frank donohue -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Document - Record, Harness Horse, Stormy Water
Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter. Stormy Water raced from 1966 (2yo) through to 1971 (7yo). Had Winning Streaks of 12 and 8 wins. Inducted into the Queensland Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2008. Career: 42 wins 8 seconds 3 thirds 66 starts.Typed document in black and red ink.harness racing, australasian harness racing, horse career, performance records, bendigo harness racing club, bhrc, stormy water, d coy, doug coy -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Document - Record, Harness Horse, Wondai's Mate
Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter. Wondai's Mate raced from 1981 (2yo) through to 1988 (9yo). Inducted into the Queensland Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 2006. Had Winning Streaks of 12, 11, 7 and 6 (Twice) wins. Career: 73 wins 25 seconds 9 thirds 121 starts.Typed document in black and red ink.harness racing, australasian harness racing, horse career, performance records, bendigo harness racing club, bhrc, wondai's mate, d reinke, darryl reinke -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Munro's Hampton Tramway, 1978
The Light Railway Research Society of Australia's magazine on the Munro Hampton timber Tramway in Queensland.ill, maps, p.18.non-fictionThe Light Railway Research Society of Australia's magazine on the Munro Hampton timber Tramway in Queensland.light railways - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Light Railway Research Society of Australia et al, The Beaudesert Shire Tramway, 1980
The Light Railway Research Society of Australia's book about the Beaudesert Shire Railway in Queensland.ill, maps, p.70.non-fictionThe Light Railway Research Society of Australia's book about the Beaudesert Shire Railway in Queensland.light railways - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Light Railway Research Society of Australia et al, Rocky Bluff to Denmark, 1978
The Light Railway Research Society of Australia's book on the Rocky Bluff to Denmark timber Tramway in Queensland.ill, maps, p.65.non-fictionThe Light Railway Research Society of Australia's book on the Rocky Bluff to Denmark timber Tramway in Queensland.light railways - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Browning, John et al, Australian Sugar Industry Locomotives, 1978
A short history of narrow gauge sugar cane tramway locomotives used in Australia... predominantly in Queensland.index, ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionA short history of narrow gauge sugar cane tramway locomotives used in Australia... predominantly in Queensland.sugar tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Flint, Edward John, Servant of Fairymead QGR in the Isis Canefields, 2008
A short history of 3'6" sugar cane railway from the Fairymead sugar mill and the Isis branch line in the Bundaberg area of Queensland. Based on the 1948-1956 experience of QR Driver G.C.Rose.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA short history of 3'6" sugar cane railway from the Fairymead sugar mill and the Isis branch line in the Bundaberg area of Queensland. Based on the 1948-1956 experience of QR Driver G.C.Rose.sugar tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stocks, Ian et al, Salute to the Hudswells, 2014
The story of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company's narrow gauge steam locomotives built by the Hudswell Clarke company for Queensland and Fiji.index, ill, maps, p.140.non-fictionThe story of the Colonial Sugar Refining Company's narrow gauge steam locomotives built by the Hudswell Clarke company for Queensland and Fiji.industrial railroads - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Knowles, J.W, The Mount Morgan Rack Railway, 1982
A history of the Mount Morgan rack railway in Queensland.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA history of the Mount Morgan rack railway in Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, rack railways - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Flint, Edward John, The Locomotives of Fairymead Sugar Mill 1882-2004, 2008
A list of the steam and diesel locomotives that worked on the narrow gauge Fairymead sugar mill railways near Bundaberg in Queensland between 1882 & 2004.index, ill, maps, p.210.non-fictionA list of the steam and diesel locomotives that worked on the narrow gauge Fairymead sugar mill railways near Bundaberg in Queensland between 1882 & 2004.sugar tramways - queensland - history, industrial railroads - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Taylor, Colin, Australia By Rail, 1988
From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.ill, maps, p.144.non-fictionFrom the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north, Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is an ideal way to explore the continent in comfort and style. Features include: fully revised fifth edition- updated and expanded: with seventy maps including the new Ghan extension to Darwin, rail travel for all budgets--from the five-star luxury of the Great South Pacific Express to economy sleeping berths for budget-conscious travellers, plus full details of the Austrailpass and other passes and ticket bargains, railway route guides with seventy rail maps--all main lines and branches, what to look out for when travelling, and where to stop, railway history--and the battle for the survival of rail in Australia, city guides and maps--the best sights, recommended hotels, and restaurants in many stops along the lines; with extensive sections on Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Canberra.railroad travel -- australia -- guidebooks, railroad travel -- australia -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Bell, Peter et al, The Aramac Tramway, 2002
A history of the 3'6" tramway from Barcaldine to Aramac in Far North Queensland.index, ill, maps, p.48.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" tramway from Barcaldine to Aramac in Far North Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, aramac tramway - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Morgan, Robert K, Lahey's Canungra Tramway, 2000
A history of the 3'6" Lahey's Canungra Tramway south of Brisbane in Queensland.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA history of the 3'6" Lahey's Canungra Tramway south of Brisbane in Queensland. railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rackemann, Neville, Sweat Steam and Soot: Commemorating Bundaberg's Railway Centenary 1888-1988, 1988
A history of the railway from Brisbane to Bundaberg in Queensland to commemorate the centenary 1888-1988.ill, p.64.non-fictionA history of the railway from Brisbane to Bundaberg in Queensland to commemorate the centenary 1888-1988.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Pike, Glenville, Conquest of the Ranges: North Queensland's Mountain Railway, 1984
A history of the railways north of Cairns over the Kuranda Range in Queensland.ill, p.146.non-fictionA history of the railways north of Cairns over the Kuranda Range in Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Cairns-Kuranda Railway 1882-1891: History in the Making
A pictorial history of the railways north of Cairns over the Kuranda Range in Queensland.ill, maps, p.19.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railways north of Cairns over the Kuranda Range in Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Knowles, J.W, Lonely Rails in the Gulf Country, 1983
A pictorial history of the railway from Croydon to Normanton in Far North Queensland.ill, maps, p.76.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railway from Croydon to Normanton in Far North Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
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Booklet, Alexander, W. Brian, Railways of the Richmond, 1989
A pictorial history of the railway from Casino in northern N.S.W. to the Queensland border.ill, p.31.non-fictionA pictorial history of the railway from Casino in northern N.S.W. to the Queensland border.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Alexander, W. Brian, Casino and the Murwillumbah Branch, 1991
A pictorial history of the branch line railway from Casino in northern N.S.W. to Murwillumbah near the Queensland border.ill, p.48.non-fictionA pictorial history of the branch line railway from Casino in northern N.S.W. to Murwillumbah near the Queensland border.railroad operations - new south wales - pictorial works, locomotives - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Wilson, Bruce, Kyogle - Brisbane Golden Jubilee 1930-1980, 1980
A history of the railway from Kyogle in New South Wales to Brisbane in Queensland to celebrate its golden jubilee.ill, maps, p.56.non-fictionA history of the railway from Kyogle in New South Wales to Brisbane in Queensland to celebrate its golden jubilee.railroad construction - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, David Cable, Rails Across Australia - A Journey Through the Continent, 2015
Rails Across Australia is an album of photographs taken by David Cable, a well-regarded British author of several albums of train pictures throughout the world. The photos were taken initially during the period between 1967 and 1973 when David lived in Adelaide, and then during several visits around the Commonwealth during the twenty-first century. The photos cover a wide variety of trains in the mainland states, from Queensland to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and include pictures showing trains in the landscapes, as well as close-up photos of locomotives for the modelling enthusiasts. The well-known problems of different gauges originally established in the various states are illustrated by the individual classes designed for them, in addition to the newest designs for the standard gauge tracks now linking them.ill. p.258.non-fictionRails Across Australia is an album of photographs taken by David Cable, a well-regarded British author of several albums of train pictures throughout the world. The photos were taken initially during the period between 1967 and 1973 when David lived in Adelaide, and then during several visits around the Commonwealth during the twenty-first century. The photos cover a wide variety of trains in the mainland states, from Queensland to the Pilbara region of Western Australia, and include pictures showing trains in the landscapes, as well as close-up photos of locomotives for the modelling enthusiasts. The well-known problems of different gauges originally established in the various states are illustrated by the individual classes designed for them, in addition to the newest designs for the standard gauge tracks now linking them.railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works., railroad trains -- australia -- history. -
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Book, David Burke, 30 Days On Australia's Railways - A diary of September journeys, 2014
An entertaining look at railway events in Australia in the month of September - from 1848, when a meeting was called to start a railway company in New South Wales, to 2013, when the great Bayer-Garrett AD6029 steam engine was restored to working order. For some strange reason, September has been a month when particularly memorable railway events tend to occur. Author David Burke has crafted a 'diary' which documents, day by day, major happenings to do with railways in Australia - from the days of steam, to diesel, to diesel-electric and electrification, covering the first trains that ran between New South Wales and Queensland, and to Melbourne. It was in also September that the first sod was dug for the Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor to Perth. The book is heavily illustrated with historic photographs, both black and white and colour, newspaper cuttings, sketches and maps, and features 13 paintings by renowned railway artist Phil Belbin. Names that leap to the fore among those who made railway history happen include Ben Chifley, the locomotive driver who became Prime Minister of Australia, engineer Dr John Bradfield, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and responsible for putting Sydney's city trains underground, James Fraser, first Australian-born Chief Commissioner for Railways, and Harold Young, the Scotsman who designed the C38 engine and the Silver City Comet. Cover picture shows: Climbing the steep Fassifern Grade with a heavy coal train maakes for plenty of Bayer-Garrett action in Phil Belbin's painting of the AD60 class at work on the Shorty North line to Newcastle New South Wales Australia.ill. p.172.non-fictionAn entertaining look at railway events in Australia in the month of September - from 1848, when a meeting was called to start a railway company in New South Wales, to 2013, when the great Bayer-Garrett AD6029 steam engine was restored to working order. For some strange reason, September has been a month when particularly memorable railway events tend to occur. Author David Burke has crafted a 'diary' which documents, day by day, major happenings to do with railways in Australia - from the days of steam, to diesel, to diesel-electric and electrification, covering the first trains that ran between New South Wales and Queensland, and to Melbourne. It was in also September that the first sod was dug for the Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor to Perth. The book is heavily illustrated with historic photographs, both black and white and colour, newspaper cuttings, sketches and maps, and features 13 paintings by renowned railway artist Phil Belbin. Names that leap to the fore among those who made railway history happen include Ben Chifley, the locomotive driver who became Prime Minister of Australia, engineer Dr John Bradfield, designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and responsible for putting Sydney's city trains underground, James Fraser, first Australian-born Chief Commissioner for Railways, and Harold Young, the Scotsman who designed the C38 engine and the Silver City Comet. Cover picture shows: Climbing the steep Fassifern Grade with a heavy coal train maakes for plenty of Bayer-Garrett action in Phil Belbin's painting of the AD60 class at work on the Shorty North line to Newcastle New South Wales Australia.railroads -- australia -- history., railroad travel -- australia -- history. -
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Book, Berry, Scyld, Train to Julia Creek - A Journey to the Heart of Australia, 1985
Stories about railway journeys around Australia from Perth to Melbourne Forsyth to Normanton and Julia Creek in Queenslandill. p.208.non-fictionStories about railway journeys around Australia from Perth to Melbourne Forsyth to Normanton and Julia Creek in Queenslandrailroad travel - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia