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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Australian Army - A Brief History, Austin, Brigadier M and Lever, Major Geoff, 2001
... The Australian Army - A Brief History...The Australian Army - A Brief History... The Australian Army - A Brief History Book The Australian Army - A Brief ...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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - The Wodonga Croquet Club: A brief history, John McQuilton, 2019
... The Wodonga Croquet Club: A brief history...The Wodonga Croquet Club: A brief history...The Wodonga Croquet Club: A brief history Booklet ...This publication provides a social history of the Wodonga Croquet Club which was founded in 1924. It outlines key figures in the development of the club and stages in its regrowth. After experiencing a decline in numbers, the club was rejuvenated when it joined the North Eastern District Croquet Association in 1960. Little is known of the club in the 1970s and 1980s, but it was re-established and re-joined the Victorian Croquet Association in 2000.SInce then it has successfully hosted the Victorian Regional Championships and the Australian Championships in Wodonga.A small booklet with blue and white cover and a representation of 2 croquet mallets and 3 coloured balls. Black and white photos are included.non-fictionThis publication provides a social history of the Wodonga Croquet Club which was founded in 1924. It outlines key figures in the development of the club and stages in its regrowth. After experiencing a decline in numbers, the club was rejuvenated when it joined the North Eastern District Croquet Association in 1960. Little is known of the club in the 1970s and 1980s, but it was re-established and re-joined the Victorian Croquet Association in 2000.SInce then it has successfully hosted the Victorian Regional Championships and the Australian Championships in Wodonga.wodonga croquet club, sport and leisure wodonga -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Dean Filgate, "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", 1999
... "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg... Book - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick... "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways...Book - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick ...Book - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", MBCTT, written by Bob Prentice and edited by Dean Filgate. Published by Tramway Publications 1999. Provides details on the formation of the Trust, appointments, financials, track and overhead construction, power supply, street lighting, depot and offices, opening, map, tickets, staff, operation statistics, extensions, and rolling stock. Illustrated with many photographs including a photograph of the Trust Tramways Band.Yields information about the tramways built by "The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust"Book - 24 pages including heavy card covers, titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", centre stapled.trams, tramways, mbctt, tramways band, coburg, construction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PAYNTER FAMILY, 1985
... STRAUCH COLLECTION - A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PAYNTER FAMILY...A Brief History of the Paynter Family, with a reference... Paynter A Brief History of the Paynter Family, with a reference ...A Brief History of the Paynter Family, with a reference to those at Epsom 1906-1940,. 16 pages in cardboard cover with black and white photographs. Compiled by Reg Paynter 1985.Reg Payntergenealogy, family, paynter, bendigo-epsom-family history- paynter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE KAMAROOKA DISTRICT
... STRAUCH COLLECTION: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE KAMAROOKA...A Brief History of the Kamarooka District, soft cover... Pedersen A Brief History of the Kamarooka District, soft cover ...A Brief History of the Kamarooka District, soft cover with 80 pages compiled by Geoff Pedersen edited by Barry Cail printed by D.G.Walker Printers with black and white photos & a map.Geoff Pedersenhistory, australian, kamarooka, victoria-history-kamarooka -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LIFE'S WORK, A BRIEF HISTORY OF FLORA HILL SECONDARY COLLEGE, 2007
... LIFE'S WORK, A BRIEF HISTORY OF FLORA HILL SECONDARY...Life's Work, a brief history of Flora Hill Secondary..., a brief history of Flora Hill Secondary College 1916 - 2006 ...Life's Work, a brief history of Flora Hill Secondary College 1916 - 2006. Published by Flora Hill Secondary College, 23 pages with photographs, illustrations, some colour.Jaan Butlerschool, history, flora hill secondary college, flora hill secondary college, education, bendigo - history. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Australian Army - A Brief History - 1993
... The Australian Army - A Brief History - 1993...The Australian Army - A Brief History - 1993... Army - A Brief History - 1993 The Australian Army - A Brief ...The Australian Army - A Brief History - 1993 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading High School : a brief history, 1969
... Nunawading High School : a brief history...A brief history of Nunawading High School.... : a brief history A brief history of Nunawading High School ...A brief history of Nunawading High School.A brief history of Nunawading High School.A brief history of Nunawading High School.nunawading high school, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A BRIEF HISTORY AND REMINISCENCE OF LONG GULLY, 2000
... A BRIEF HISTORY AND REMINISCENCE OF LONG GULLY...66 page soft cover booklet 'A Brief History... George A.Ellis 66 page soft cover booklet 'A Brief History ...66 page soft cover booklet 'A Brief History and Reminiscence of Long Gully' by George A. Ellis. Printed June 2000 and published by George Ellis. Addendum for page 9 at back cover. Illustrated with B&W photosand map.George A.Ellis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, A BRief history of Blackburn Lake, 1999
... A BRief history of Blackburn Lake...This brief history is extracted from the Resource Guide... Mitcham melbourne Pamphlet Pamphlet A BRief history of Blackburn ...This brief history is extracted from the Resource Guide, reflecting our local heritage.This brief history is extracted from the Resource Guide, reflecting our local heritage.This brief history is extracted from the Resource Guide, reflecting our local heritage.blackburn lake, heidelberg school, adult deaf and dumb society -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, A brief history of Warrnambool & District Baptist Church 1964 to 2014, 2014
... A brief history of Warrnambool & District Baptist Church...Front Cover: ‘Loving God, Loving people’ – A Brief History... A brief history of Warrnambool & District Baptist Church 1964 ...The Warrnambool Baptist Church in Koroit Street celebrated 150 years of formal worship in 2014. This book gives a brief overview of those years from 1964 to 2014 as the first 100 years have been recorded elsewhere. The book gives details on resident ministers, women’s and men’s fellowship societies, missionary work, local church activities and Sunday School classes. The book is of some importance as it gives us a good picture of the Baptist Church in Warrnambool over the past 50 years. It will be useful for researchers and for others interested in the Church’s activities. The author is well-known in Warrnambool as a former pharmacist and a volunteer worker in historical and cultural spheres (Flagstaff Hill, Mahogany Ship Committee, Portuguese Festival etc)This is a paper back book of 52 pages. It has a red cover with a colour photograph of the interior of the Warrnambool Baptist Church. The pages are glued together. The book contains printed material, black and white and colour photographs and illustrations. Front Cover: ‘Loving God, Loving people’ – A Brief History of Warrnambool and District Baptist Church 1964 to 2014 warrnambool, warrnambool baptist church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Brief history of Wunderlich Terracotta Roofing Tiles, 1981
... A Brief history of Wunderlich Terracotta Roofing Tiles...A brief history of Wunderlich terracotta roofing tiles... Mitcham melbourne Document Document A Brief history of Wunderlich ...A brief history of Wunderlich terracotta roofing tiles by M.I. Bloom who was state sales manager in 1981.A brief history of Wunderlich terracotta roofing tiles by M.I. Bloom who was state sales manager in 1981.A brief history of Wunderlich terracotta roofing tiles by M.I. Bloom who was state sales manager in 1981.tile factories, wunderlich limited, bloom, m.i., wunderlich, ernest -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, A Brief history of Surrey Dive, n.d
... A Brief history of Surrey Dive... Society Inc. entitled 'A brief history of Surrey Dive', Box Hill.... Mitcham melbourne Pamphlet Pamphlet A Brief history of Surrey Dive ...Copy of a brochure issued by the Box Hill City Historical Society Inc. entitled 'A brief history of Surrey Dive', Box Hill.swimming pools, surrey dive, box hill, haughton park brick company, box hill brick company, standard brick company, surrey park, whitehorse aquatic and leisure centre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Pat Grainger, "Chartered Scoundrels - a brief history of Port Melbourne Hotels", Apr 2007
... "Chartered Scoundrels - a brief history of Port Melbourne..."Chartered Scoundrels - a brief history of Port Melbourne...Book "Chartered Scoundrels - a brief history of Port ...Written by PMHPS member, long-term Secretary and star, Pat GRAINGER"Chartered Scoundrels - a brief history of Port Melbourne Hotels" from 1840 to 2007. Orange/brown cover with photo of Prince Alfred Hotel and nine men on front coverbuilt environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, hotels, pat grainger -
Clunes Museum
Booklet - BOOKS, COMPILED BY HILARY MAY WALDER (NEE COOK), THOMAS RICHARD SEMMENS 1852 - 1900 A BRIEF HISTORY OF HIS LAST FOUR YEARS
... THOMAS RICHARD SEMMENS 1852 - 1900 A BRIEF HISTORY OF HIS... - 1900 A BRIEF HISTORY OF HIS LAST FOUR YEARS COMPILED BY HILARY... Booklet THOMAS RICHARD SEMMENS 1852 - 1900 A BRIEF HISTORY ....1.2 BOOKLETS FRONT COVER: THOM,AS RICHARD SEMMENS 1852 - 1900 A BRIEF HISTORY OF HIS LAST FOUR YEARS COMPILED BY HILARY MAY WALDER (NEE COOK) JUNE 2008biography, thomas richard semmens, hilary may walder, hiolary may cook -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, The Record, a brief history from 1868 to 1968, Aug 1968
... The Record, a brief history from 1868 to 1968... "The Record, a brief history from 1868 to 1968" by G... history from 1868 to 1968 "The Record, a brief history from 1868 ..."The Record, a brief history from 1868 to 1968" by G Hermon GILL, MBE. A4 illustrated 8 pg brochure set in pale grey cover with 'The Record' in gold. (3 copies)newspapers, publishing, the record, g hermon gill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, A brief history of Lower Plenty, 1830o
... A brief history of Lower Plenty...A brief history of the Lower Plenty area.... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Document A brief history of Lower ...A brief history of the Lower Plenty area.A starting place for further investigation of the area.2 pages.lower plenty, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Watsonia, previously part of Greensborough, by June Hall, 1924o
... A brief history of Watsonia, previously part of...A brief history of Watsonia and early landowners.... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article A brief history of Watsonia ...A brief history of Watsonia and early landowners.One page of text.watsonia, grace park, frank watson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, A brief history of Bundoora, 1835o
... A brief history of Bundoora...A brief history of the Bundoora area from around 1835.... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Document A brief history ...A brief history of the Bundoora area from around 1835.A starting place for further research.One page.bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A brief history of Montmorency, 1836o
... A brief history of Montmorency...A brief history of Montmorency, prepared by June hall... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article A brief history ...A brief history of Montmorency, prepared by June hall and first published on the GHS website. Some information about the early owners of the "Montmorenci Estate".3 pages of text and photographs.montmorency, june hall, greensborough, donnithorne, stuart donaldson -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, The White Cane Day: a brief history
... The White Cane Day: a brief history...A brief history of White Cane day outlining the use... Document The White Cane Day: a brief history 1 page typed sheet ...A brief history of White Cane day outlining the use of the white cane in the United States and Australia.1 page typed sheet of informationwhite cane day, advertising -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Irene Turvey, A Brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley, compiled by Irene Turvey, 1835o
... A Brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley, compiled by...Compiled by Irene Turvey, this brief history of the Shire... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article A Brief history ...Compiled by Irene Turvey, this brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley is based on "The Diamond Valley Story" by Diane Edwards (published 1979), and includes photographs from the book.4 photocopied pages, text and photographsshire of diamond valley, diamond valley story -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, B. Prentice, "Tramway by the River - A Brief History of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust", 1993
... "Tramway by the River - A Brief History of the Hawthorn... paper covers titled "Tramway by the River - A Brief History... by the River - A Brief History of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust" Bob ...Yields information through a booklet that provides a short history of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust and details of some of the rollingstock that provided trams to the SEC Provincial systems. Second edition.Twenty page book including card, blue printing on a grey paper covers titled "Tramway by the River - A Brief History of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust" Bob Prentice, published by Tramway Publications in 1993. Briefly details the tramways operated by the Hawthorn Tramways trust, formation, construction , map, timetables, overhead and depot/workshops and tramcar details. Includes many photographs."4.50" price sticker on front cover.trams, tramways, hawthorn, melbourne, hawthorn depot -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tour Notes, Alf Twentyman, "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne", Nov. 1975
... "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne"... "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne", prepared... document on Quarto paper titled "A Brief History of the Cable ...Four page duplicated document on Quarto paper titled "A Brief History of the Cable Tramways of Melbourne", prepared by Alf Twentyman, stapled in the top left hand corner. Written for a TMSV RHS tour of 8/11/1975. Covers the formation of the cable tram system, construction, some opening dates, the vehicles, colour schemes, engine houses power, cables, fare collection, MMTB takeover, and conversion or closure.trams, tramways, cable trams, melbourne -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne Tramway Museum, "A brief history of the Tramways of Footscray", Mar. 2012
... "A brief history of the Tramways of Footscray"...Book - 16 A4 pages, centre stapled, to A5, titled "A brief... pages, centre stapled, to A5, titled "A brief history ...Book - 16 A4 pages, centre stapled, to A5, titled "A brief history of the Tramways of Footscray", by Keith Kings, based on an original article published in Electric Traction June 1962. Published by the "Melbourne Tramway Museum" TMSV, 2012. Covers the formation of the FTT, includes a map by Liam Davies, economics, trams used, the WW1, Post Way years, traffic, photos, the declining years, closure, references."KS 24-3-62" on top right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, ftt, footscray, x1 class, x2 class, world war 2, closure -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Shire of Diamond Valley, A brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley by Irene Turvey, 1837o
... A brief history of the Shire of Diamond Valley by Irene...This brief history discusses the Shire of Diamond Valley... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article A brief history ...This brief history discusses the Shire of Diamond Valley. The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994.This article includes some images of early building in the Shire of Diamond Valley.Photocopied article. 4 pages text and illus.On front page "from Rosie Bray"shire of diamond valley, irene turvey -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Bob Prentice, Dean Filgate, "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", 1999
... "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg... - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg... - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg ...Book - 24 pages including heavy card covers centre stapled - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", MBCTT, written by Bob Prentice and edited by Dean Filgate. Published by Tramway Publications 1999. Provides details on the formation of the Trust, appointments, financials, track and overhead construction, power supply, street lighting, depot and offices, opening, map, tickets, staff, operation statistics, extensions, rolling stock. Illustrated with many photographs including a photograph of the Trust Tramways Band.trams, tramways, mbctt, tramways band, coburg, tramcars, construction -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, A brief history of the Eltham War Memorial and Eltham Library, Harry Gilham, 1997-1999
... A brief history of the Eltham War Memorial and Eltham...Contents: 1. A brief history of the Eltham War Memorial... melbourne Folder A brief history of the Eltham War Memorial ...Contents: 1. A brief history of the Eltham War Memorial, Harry Gilham, 1999 2. Abbreviated notes of the Eltham War Memorial Trust, Harry Gilham, February 1997 (Extracted notes from Eltham War Memorial Trust minutes) 3. Summary; A history of the development of the War Memorial Complex situated at 903-907 Main Road, Eltham by Harry Gilham (Prepared by Harry Gilham for submission to Nillumbik Shire Council when the council considered selling the War Memorial site for development) 4. Eltham War Memorial Trust; Notes for History by Harry Gilham (Prepared by Harry Gilham for submission to Nillumbik Shire Council when the council considered selling the War Memorial site for development) 5. Abbreviated notes of the Eltham War Memorial Trust, Harry Gilham (Extracted notes from Stanley S. Addison's history of the Eltham War Memorial Trust) 6. Volunteers - a Libraries focus by Harry Gilham, c.1997 (A brief history of the Eltham Library starting with the Children's Library developed by the Eltham War Memorial Trust)Six documents (15 pages), A4 photocopy pages, typed with hand written notes in ink and various handwritten notes on lined pagesarthur street, brinkkotter home, children's library, dudley street, eltham library, eltham public hall, eltham shire office, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, eltham war memorial, friends of the library, harry gilham, heidelberg regional library, helen ziebell, jo ilian, library review working party, minute book, mrs. beatrice morrison, mrs. bow, mrs. currie, nina christesen, prof. mcmahon ball, somerville morrison, volunteers -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document - RAAF A Brief History, RAAF
... RAAF A Brief History ... First Street Moorabbin melbourne RAAF A Brief History Document ... -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Booklet: The Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve and Reservoir, A Brief History, 1990
... Brief History... Recreation Reserve and Reservoir, A Brief History Compiled ...David Gordon Collection. Compiled by the Committee of Management of the Tarnagulla Recreation Parks in 1990.