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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Seeley Service, A history of the regiments and uniforms of the British army, 1954
A history of the regiments and uniforms of the British army with illustrations in colourIndex, ill, p.333.non-fictionA history of the regiments and uniforms of the British army with illustrations in colourgreat britain - army - history, great britain - army - uniforms -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Seeley Service, The uniforms & history of the Scottish regiments : Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa : 1625 to the present day, 1956
A history of the regiments and uniforms of the Scottish Regiments with illustrations in colourIndex, ill, p.344.non-fictionA history of the regiments and uniforms of the Scottish Regiments with illustrations in colourscottish regiments - history, scottish regiments - uniforms -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G.W. Green & Sons, The Thirty-ninth : the history of the 39th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, 1934
The history of the 39th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force during the First World WarIll, maps, p.371.non-fictionThe history of the 39th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force during the First World Warworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Robertson & Mullens, In the Botanic Gardens : their history, art and design, with stories of the trees, 1944
A history and description of the Royal Botanical Gardens in MelbourneIll, p.52.non-fictionA history and description of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourneroyal botanical gardens - history, royal botanical gardens - description -
Benalla Aviation Museum and Men's Shed Inc.
Work on paper - 27 Flight St Arnaud, History of 27Flight St Arnaud
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Lloyd Jenkins, Oral History Transcripts, 1987
Photocopy of a transcript prepared by Lloyd Jenkins and draft copy with corrections in red ink of an interview with Mr. H. G. Gilbert at his home at 423 Skipton St. Ballarat, 23 March 1987. Mr. Gilbert was a SEC Linesman and was 80 years old at the time. The interview reviews Mr. Gilbert working life prior to starting with ESCo, joining the SEC, WW2, the Guncotton or munitions plant in Ballarat West, power supply, DC power supply, stories, the Social Club (EST). Interview comprises 15 sheets of A4 paper. The draft copy comprises 35 pages.trams, tramways, oral history, audio tape transcripts, sec, linesman, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Lloyd Jenkins, Oral History Transcripts, 1987
Photocopy of a transcript prepared by Lloyd Jenkins and draft copy with corrections in blue and black ink of an interview with Mr. Sam Clack at 116 Victoria St. Ballarat, 22 January 1987, who was 88 at the time of the interview. Mr. Sam Clack, was a boiler cleaner with the ESCo in the Wendouree Parade power station, the takeover by the SEC, working conditions, Creswick Road (B station), wages, details of the equipment, air raid shelters, WWII, Social activities, and job satisfaction. Interview comprises 9 sheets of A4 paper. The draft copy comprises 17 pages.trams, tramways, oral history, audio tape transcripts, sec, esco, boiler cleaner, power station -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Lloyd Jenkins, Oral History Transcripts, 1987
Photocopy of a transcript prepared by Lloyd Jenkins and draft copy with corrections in blue and black ink of an interview with Mrs. Edna Mader and Mrs Valda Busch at 220 Drummond St. South Ballarat on 28 January 1987. Mrs. Busch was 79 at the time, and Mrs Mader 74. Both worked at the ESCo and SEC offices in the customer accounts section, preparing accounts and associated paperwork. Reviews the system of accounts, meter readers, working conditions. Mrs Mader left the SEC in 1945, (first child) then returned later on as a machine operator until retirement at age 62 in 1974. Mentions some tramway staff. Notes Mr. W. J. K Dunstan who was the office manager in Ballarat, Mr. Charles Trethowan who commenced as the office boy in Ballarat and rose to be the Chairman of the SEC. Also notes social activities, WWII and the take over of ESCo by the SEC. Interview comprises 11sheets of A4 paper. The draft copy comprises 23 pages.trams, tramways, oral history, audio tape transcripts, sec, esco, accounting -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, History of house at 22 Pine Crescent, Ringwood North 1947-1985
Built in 1947 by A.V.Jennings and Co. Lived in for 34 years by Sir Billy and Lady Sneddon.Folder compiled by Richard Carter (C.E. Carter & Sons, RESI) containing various plans, title and notes on the development and extensions to the house, of significance because it was the home of Liberal Parliamentarian and leader of the Liberal Party Sir Billy Snedden.(1926-1987). Built in 1947 by A.V.Jennings for J.M.C. Pratt. Sir Billy and Lady Snedden bought the property in 1963 and Lady Snedden sold it in 1997. -
Melton City Libraries
Certificate, Marriage Certificate and Family History of Robert Burton Hornbuckle and Mary Poulton, 1869
Cr Robert Hornbuckle Melton Shire President 1882-83, 1896-97, 1997-98, 1907 -08 Justice of the Peace. Melton Mechanics Institute 1st Treasurer 1904, President 1904, 1905 , Trustee 1910 Children of Robert and Mary nee Poulton Sarah, Robert, Emma, William, Charles, Thomas, and Mary Sarah nee Hornbuckle Nixon and Frederick Myers Snr were at school together at the same in the 1880s. CROXTON Court Name of the Hornbuckle and Knox family homePhotocopy of Marriage Certificate of Robert Burton Hornbuckle and Mary Poulton at Kerrie District of Lancefield 27 th May 1869. (some damage to the originial) Descendants of Robert Burton Hornbuckle and Mary Poulton, and Sarah Hornbuckle and George Nixon's Family Treelocal identities, council, pioneer families -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Steaming back into History, 1984
100 years celebration of Melton Railway The Bacchus Marsh and District Telegraph articletransport -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Milestone in Melton's history, 1990
Group of people standing in front of a church, photo featured in the Telegraph churches -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Fred Makes History, 2005
Born in October 1915 The life of Fred Hunter, a Melton resident, article featured in Fairfax community Newspapers local identities -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Timber Tombstones: The History of Bungil and Thologolong Stations, Enid Warnock, 2001
A detailed study of the development of Bungil and Thologolong Stations in the Upper Murray regionnon-fictionA detailed study of the development of Bungil and Thologolong Stations in the Upper Murray regionbungil, thologolong station, upper murray, australian pastoral industry, peter sutherland, carter brothers -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Our Soldier Sons: a short history of the Mitta Valley and our veterans 1914-1919, Mitta Valley Heritage Society, 2001
A short history of the Mitta Valley and those residents who served in World War One.non-fictionA short history of the Mitta Valley and those residents who served in World War One.mitta valley, world war one, ww1, servicemen, mitta mitta, returned soldiers -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - 60 Years on - History of the Wodonga Albury Camera Club 1953 - 2013, Paul Temple et al, 2013
A history of the Wodonga Albury Camera Club from its inception in the 1950s. Produced to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the club in 2013non-fictionA history of the Wodonga Albury Camera Club from its inception in the 1950s. Produced to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the club in 2013camera club, wodonga albury, clubs wodonga, photography -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Shire of Tallangatta - A History, Keith Swan, 1987
A history of the Shire of Tallangatta published by Keith Swan for the Tallangatta Shire Council. Traces the history of this area of northeast Victoria from its indigenous people to conflicts with European settlers and its development by pastoralists.non-fictionA history of the Shire of Tallangatta published by Keith Swan for the Tallangatta Shire Council. Traces the history of this area of northeast Victoria from its indigenous people to conflicts with European settlers and its development by pastoralists.dhuduroa / dhudhuruwa people, customs and traditions, history tallangatta -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Early History of the Upper Murray, C. A Smithwick, 2003
A collection of 17 articles originally published as stories in The Border Morning Mail. Stories of pioneer life, together with photos of people and places associated with the early history of the Upper Murray.non-fictionA collection of 17 articles originally published as stories in The Border Morning Mail. Stories of pioneer life, together with photos of people and places associated with the early history of the Upper Murray.frontier and pioneer life -- murray river region, murray river region, pioneers victoria -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - S.S.& A Club : A History, Howard C Jones, 1994
This book traces the History of the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Club in Albury NSW from early fundraising efforts in 1994 to development to an important services club and modern entertainment facility.non-fictionThis book traces the History of the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Club in Albury NSW from early fundraising efforts in 1994 to development to an important services club and modern entertainment facility.albury s.s & a club, veterans, service clubs nsw -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Branch Line : A history of the Wodonga - Tallangatta - Cudgewa Railway, Lloyd Holmes, 1985
This railway story concerns just one of the many branch lines that snaked across the landscape of Victoria. This book concentrates on the Wodonga - Tallangatta - Cudgewa line, a railway that took 32 years to complete from starting point to eventual terminus. The first section of the Wodonga to Tallangatta line opened in 1889 and was further extended in 1891. It was a vital community link until the passenger service closed in September 1961. The last regular goods train on the line ran on 21st April 1978. The north- east train line to Wodonga remained a significant factor in the development of Wodonga as a rural city in the 20th century.non-fictionThis railway story concerns just one of the many branch lines that snaked across the landscape of Victoria. This book concentrates on the Wodonga - Tallangatta - Cudgewa line, a railway that took 32 years to complete from starting point to eventual terminus. The first section of the Wodonga to Tallangatta line opened in 1889 and was further extended in 1891. It was a vital community link until the passenger service closed in September 1961. The last regular goods train on the line ran on 21st April 1978. The north- east train line to Wodonga remained a significant factor in the development of Wodonga as a rural city in the 20th century.railroads -- victoria, northeastern victoria, tallangatta, wodonga railways, cudgewa railroad -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Doomed Talgarno - A History, W. H. Ferguson, C. 1920 - 1929
A detailed study of the township of Talgarno in North Eastern Victoria, its geography and pioneering families. In the mid-1930s Talgarno’s river flats were inundated by the development of Lake Hume.non-fictionA detailed study of the township of Talgarno in North Eastern Victoria, its geography and pioneering families. In the mid-1930s Talgarno’s river flats were inundated by the development of Lake Hume.talgarno, pioneers north east victoria, lake hume -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - These Walls Speak Volumes - A history of Mechanics Institutes in Victoria, Pam Baragwanath et al, 2015
A comprehensive history of approximately 1,000 mechanics' institutes in Victoria and their contribution to the educational and cultural life of Victoria from 1839 to the present. Information includes the building status, social adult education, library history and heritage listings, as well as essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Winner of the Victorian Community History Award 2016non-fictionA comprehensive history of approximately 1,000 mechanics' institutes in Victoria and their contribution to the educational and cultural life of Victoria from 1839 to the present. Information includes the building status, social adult education, library history and heritage listings, as well as essays about the Mechanic Institute movement and development. Winner of the Victorian Community History Award 2016 mechanics' institutes -- victoria, adult education -- victoria -- history, libraries -- victoria -- history., historic buildings -- victoria, victoria -- social life and customs -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Across the Threshold - A Ronan Family History from Kilkenny to Victoria, Malcolm Ronan, 1993
This is a tribute to the author's forebears who risked all and made audacious, often treacherous journeys to the other end of the world, to become pioneers of this country. John Ronan and his wife Johanna Fleming arrived in Australia on the 'Australia' from Kilkenny in 1853. Their descendants eventually settled in North East Victoria, around the Tallangatta district.non-fictionThis is a tribute to the author's forebears who risked all and made audacious, often treacherous journeys to the other end of the world, to become pioneers of this country. John Ronan and his wife Johanna Fleming arrived in Australia on the 'Australia' from Kilkenny in 1853. Their descendants eventually settled in North East Victoria, around the Tallangatta district.ronan family, victoria -- genealogy, ireland -- genealogy, tallangatta -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Mortlock Family History 1833-2003, R. Polkinghorne & R Mortlock
A detailed history of the Mortlock family, from their convict and then successful settler ancestor, Thomas John Mortlock, through succeeding generations of high-country settlers. Later branches of the family settled in the Castlemaine area, Wagga Wagga and Bethanga near Wodonga, Victoria. The history is profusely illustrated with maps, family photographs provided by Maud Cadman. There is some detail of the methods of settling the high country of the Monaro before the new Land Acts of 1861 and anecdotal reference to one family member running the Post Office at the Prisoner of War Camp at Cowra during World War IInon-fictionA detailed history of the Mortlock family, from their convict and then successful settler ancestor, Thomas John Mortlock, through succeeding generations of high-country settlers. Later branches of the family settled in the Castlemaine area, Wagga Wagga and Bethanga near Wodonga, Victoria. The history is profusely illustrated with maps, family photographs provided by Maud Cadman. There is some detail of the methods of settling the high country of the Monaro before the new Land Acts of 1861 and anecdotal reference to one family member running the Post Office at the Prisoner of War Camp at Cowra during World War IImortlock family, high country, bethanga, thomas mortlock, monaro -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The People Movers - A History of Victoria's Private Bus Industry 1910 - 1992, John Maddock
This is a history of the private bus companies of Victoria from the "dinosaur days" of the first motor buses early this century through expansion as effective and economical people movers through to their current and somewhat different status. Chapters deal with inner-suburban services, the large country towns, country services, tour and charter buses, and subsidised school bus services.non-fictionThis is a history of the private bus companies of Victoria from the "dinosaur days" of the first motor buses early this century through expansion as effective and economical people movers through to their current and somewhat different status. Chapters deal with inner-suburban services, the large country towns, country services, tour and charter buses, and subsidised school bus services.buses -- victoria -- history, bus lines -- victoria -- history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - A Baranduda History, Howard C Jones, 1988
A history of Baranduda in Northeast Victoria. Baranduda is a rural area and, since the 1970s, a rural and residential locality formed under the authority of the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation. It is near the junction of Yackandandah Road and the Kiewa Valley Highway, 10 km south-east of Wodonga. This publication traces the history of the area from its earliest know indigenous inhabitants, through the days of the earlier establishment of pastoral runs to more recent developments.Spiral boundnon-fictionA history of Baranduda in Northeast Victoria. Baranduda is a rural area and, since the 1970s, a rural and residential locality formed under the authority of the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation. It is near the junction of Yackandandah Road and the Kiewa Valley Highway, 10 km south-east of Wodonga. This publication traces the history of the area from its earliest know indigenous inhabitants, through the days of the earlier establishment of pastoral runs to more recent developments.baranduda, pioneers victoria, huon family, wodonga pioneers -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Days Gone by - Wodonga History, Frank Boyes, 1986
Stories about Wodonga History as told by Frank Boyes (aged 80 years). This booklet is subtitled "Memories of my first 30 years (until 1936)"Spiral boundnon-fictionStories about Wodonga History as told by Frank Boyes (aged 80 years). This booklet is subtitled "Memories of my first 30 years (until 1936)"history wodonga, frank boyes -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Let's Have Water - A history of the Fish River Water Supply, Robin McLachlan, Denis Barrett, Jack Domis, Nick Welling, 1997
A history of the development of the management of the Fish River Water Supply Scheme in Central NSW. The scheme extends across the local government areas of the Shire of Oberon, the City of Lithgow and the City of the Blue Mountains.non-fictionA history of the development of the management of the Fish River Water Supply Scheme in Central NSW. The scheme extends across the local government areas of the Shire of Oberon, the City of Lithgow and the City of the Blue Mountains.water nsw, fish river region nsw, oberon dam, water resources development nsw australia -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet, The History of Castle Cornet Guernsey, 1974
Belonged to Les Gaudion/White cover booklet by the Late B.H. St.J. O'Neil. 11th Edition.Published by The States Ancient Monuments Committee Guernsey. booklets -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Australian Army - A Brief History, Austin, Brigadier M and Lever, Major Geoff, 2001
A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.A bound volume of 96 pages featuring an image of an Australian soldier carrying an injured child on the cover. This publication includes 11 maps in colour as well as black and white and colour illustrations.A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.australian military, military history