Advertisement for Laurel Kerosene from "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This Laurel Kerosene advertisement claims that Lauren Kerosene is good for cleaning, heating, cooking and lighting.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, laurel kerosene, kerosene

Advertisement for Lea and Perrins Sauce from "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is still available today.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, lea and perrins, worcestershire sauce

Advertisement for Lustre Lingerie and Slumberwear from "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement for Lustre Lingerie and Slumberwear claims it is suitable for all ages - 'big and little sisters'.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, lustre lingerie

Advertisement for McCall's "Dressmaking made easy" in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement for another book McCall's "Dressmaking made easy" was available from David Jones in Sydney.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, mccalls, dressmaking, david jones

Advertisement for Metters Gas Cooker in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for a Metters Gas Cooker or stove.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, metters, gas stoves

Advertisement for Patons and Baldwins' Knitting Wool in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for Patons and Baldwins' Knitting Wool and knitting books.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, knitting patterns, patons and baldwins knitting wool

Advertisement for Steelo in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for Steelo steel wool used for cleaning saucepans.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, steelo, steel wool

Advertisement for Vincent's A.P.C. in "Domestic Science Handbook: for use by the pupils of domestic science schools". An example of 1940s advertising through cooking and homemaker books. In this book, instructions are given for many aspects of household management, interspersed with advertisements for useful items. This advertisement is for Vincent's A.P.C., a drug containing aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine, used to 'relieve pain and nervous depression'. It was banned in Australia in 1979 due to possible kidney complications.An example of mid 20th century advertising through 'how-to' books.Digital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, domestic science, nsw cookery teachers association, vincents apc, pain relief

Rising costs were blamed for the reduction in Heidelberg Regional Library hours in 1974 mainly due to increased salaries. The library committee considered it better to spend money on new books.Heidelberg Regional Library Service later became Yarra Plenty Regional LibraryNews clipping, black and white text. 2 scans.heidelberg regional library service

A huge gum tree in the middle of Mine Street, at the intersection of Greenhills Road was in danger of removal due to the proposed road construction. NOTE: In 2020 the tree still stands in the island created for it during street construction in 1974. News clipping, black and white text and image. greenhills, greenhills road greensborough, mine street greensborough, gum trees

A discussion of the garden of Major Anthony Beale in Fitzroy, prior to the family's relocation to St Helena in Greensborough. The history of the garden's creation was taken from Major Beale's diary (held in the State Library of Victoria). A second article in this newsletter describes a walk around the MacRoberton factory in Fitzroy. 2 pages, text and colour images.anthony beale, beale family, gardens, st helena, mac robertson

One of series of photographs taken of military uniforms of World War 1, from the collection of the Australian War Memorial.Colour postcardAustralian War memorial - Series 2world war 1, military uniforms

71 p. col. illustrationsnon-fictionfamily history, genealogy

39 p. col. and black and white illustrationsnon-fictionnational library of australia, trove, family history, genealogy

An historical article on the Batman Apple Tree written in 1890. The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839. 5 page copy of newspaper article, text.Handwritten notes by Anne Paul.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, plenty river trail, flintoff family

157 p., black & white and colour illustrations, dust jacketnon-fictionclothing, australia social conditions