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Orbost & District Historical SocietyFilter - water cooler, late 19th century
... "The Abbot Filter" used to cool water. Tall, stoneware, cylindrical, cream coloured with handles and tap. ..."The Abbot Filter" - Australian...Abbot, William & Sons...This is an example of a domestic ceramic container used to hold and filter water in the early 20th century. water-supply abbot-filter container water-cooler "The Abbot Filter" - Australian "The Abbot Filter" used to cool water. ...Domestic water filters would have been used in Orbost before water was reticulated to all town houses and on rural properties using tank water.This is an example of a domestic ceramic container used to hold and filter water in the early 20th century."The Abbot Filter" used to cool water. Tall, stoneware, cylindrical, cream coloured with handles and tap. Tap is stainless steel."The Abbot Filter" - Australianwater-supply abbot-filter container water-cooler -
Mont De LanceyBottle opener, Carlton & United Breweries, Limited, c1940
... Widely used to open early beer or soft drink bottles. The Abbots Lager opener may have been a promotional product for this brand of beer....One labelled Fosters Lager; one labelled Abbots Lager....'Carlton & Victoria Bitter' 'Abbots Lager' 'Fosters Lager'...Widely used to open early beer or soft drink bottles. The Abbots Lager opener may have been a promotional product for this brand of beer. bottle openers bottle accessories 'Carlton & Victoria Bitter' 'Abbots Lager' 'Fosters Lager' Two cast iron bottle openers, rusted exterior. ...Widely used to open early beer or soft drink bottles. The Abbots Lager opener may have been a promotional product for this brand of beer.Two cast iron bottle openers, rusted exterior. One labelled Fosters Lager; one labelled Abbots Lager.'Carlton & Victoria Bitter' 'Abbots Lager' 'Fosters Lager'bottle openers, bottle accessories -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Fictional stories, Sir Walter Scott, Waverley Novels Vol 21 The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery), 1837
... Waverley Novels Vol 21 The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery) ...Waverley Novels Vol 21 The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery), Light brown hardcover lettering in black text. ...Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher Son & Co Date: 1837 Waverley Novels Vol 21 The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery) Book Fictional stories Sir Walter Scott Fisher, Son & Co ...The subject volume “The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery) Vol 21” published by Fisher Son & Co (1837) is part of a collected edition of Sir Walter Scott's works, containing stories from the "Tales of My Landlord" series. "Tales of My Landlord" forms a key subset of Scott's Waverley Novels, presented as fictional tales gathered by characters like Peter Pattieson from the landlord of the Wallace “Inn at Gandercleugh”. The series spans multiple books across four sub-series, including “The Black Dwarf” (1707 setting), “Old Mortality” (1679–1689), “The Heart of Midlothian” (1736), “The Bride of Lammermoor” (1709–1711), “A Legend of Montrose” (1644–1645), “Count Robert of Paris” (1097), and “Castle Dangerous” (1307). Vol 46 in the 1838 Fisher edition reprints later entries like “Count Robert of Paris” or “Castle Dangerous” from the fourth series, as these stories originally appeared in Scott's Magnum Opus collected volume editions, the first from 1816. With the influential 48-volume “Magnum Opus” edition from 1829–1833 by Robert Cadell, serving as the basis for later collected published sets like Fisher's. The Abbot is Walter Scott’s sequel to The Monastery, set in 1567–1568 during the turmoil around Mary, Queen of Scots. The story follows Roland Græme and other characters around Lochleven Castle, where Mary is imprisoned, and builds toward her escape attempt and the political crisis that ends with her defeat and flight to England. Part two follows Roland to Edinburgh and then to Lochleven, where he becomes involved in the events around Mary’s imprisonment. It includes Mary’s confrontation with the Lady of Lochleven, the delivery of the abdication papers, and the forced political outcome that strips Mary of power. From there, the story moves toward the escape attempt, the battle of Langside, and Mary’s flight to England.Waverley Novels Vol 21 The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery), Light brown hardcover lettering in black text. Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher Son & Co Date: 1837fictionThe subject volume “The Abbot- 2 (Sequel to the Monastery) Vol 21” published by Fisher Son & Co (1837) is part of a collected edition of Sir Walter Scott's works, containing stories from the "Tales of My Landlord" series. "Tales of My Landlord" forms a key subset of Scott's Waverley Novels, presented as fictional tales gathered by characters like Peter Pattieson from the landlord of the Wallace “Inn at Gandercleugh”. The series spans multiple books across four sub-series, including “The Black Dwarf” (1707 setting), “Old Mortality” (1679–1689), “The Heart of Midlothian” (1736), “The Bride of Lammermoor” (1709–1711), “A Legend of Montrose” (1644–1645), “Count Robert of Paris” (1097), and “Castle Dangerous” (1307). Vol 46 in the 1838 Fisher edition reprints later entries like “Count Robert of Paris” or “Castle Dangerous” from the fourth series, as these stories originally appeared in Scott's Magnum Opus collected volume editions, the first from 1816. With the influential 48-volume “Magnum Opus” edition from 1829–1833 by Robert Cadell, serving as the basis for later collected published sets like Fisher's. The Abbot is Walter Scott’s sequel to The Monastery, set in 1567–1568 during the turmoil around Mary, Queen of Scots. The story follows Roland Græme and other characters around Lochleven Castle, where Mary is imprisoned, and builds toward her escape attempt and the political crisis that ends with her defeat and flight to England. Part two follows Roland to Edinburgh and then to Lochleven, where he becomes involved in the events around Mary’s imprisonment. It includes Mary’s confrontation with the Lady of Lochleven, the delivery of the abdication papers, and the forced political outcome that strips Mary of power. From there, the story moves toward the escape attempt, the battle of Langside, and Mary’s flight to England. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, waverley novels vol 46 tales of my landlord, sir walter scott, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook - Fictional stories, Sir Walter Scott, Waverley Novels Vol 20 The Abbot- 1 (Sequel to the Monastery), 1837
... Waverley Novels Vol 20 The Abbot- 1 (Sequel to the Monastery) ...Waverley Novels Vol 20 The Abbot- 1 Vol 20 (Sequel to the Monastery), Light brown hardcover lettering in black text. ...Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher Son & Co Date: 1837 Waverley Novels Vol 20 The Abbot- 1 (Sequel to the Monastery) Book Fictional stories Sir Walter Scott Fisher, Son & Co ...The subject volume “The Abbot- 1 (Sequel to the Monastery) Vol 20” published by Fisher Son & Co (1837) is part of a collected edition of Sir Walter Scott's works, containing stories from the "Tales of My Landlord" series. "Tales of My Landlord" forms a key subset of Scott's Waverley Novels, presented as fictional tales gathered by characters like Peter Pattieson from the landlord of the Wallace “Inn at Gandercleugh”. The series spans multiple books across four sub-series, including “The Black Dwarf” (1707 setting), “Old Mortality” (1679–1689), “The Heart of Midlothian” (1736), “The Bride of Lammermoor” (1709–1711), “A Legend of Montrose” (1644–1645), “Count Robert of Paris” (1097), and “Castle Dangerous” (1307). Vol 46 in the 1838 Fisher edition reprints later entries like “Count Robert of Paris” or “Castle Dangerous” from the fourth series, as these stories originally appeared in Scott's Magnum Opus collected volume editions, the first from 1816. With the influential 48-volume “Magnum Opus” edition from 1829–1833 by Robert Cadell, serving as the basis for later collected published sets like Fisher's. The Abbot is Walter Scott’s sequel to The Monastery, set in 1567–1568 during the turmoil around Mary, Queen of Scots. The story follows Roland Græme and other characters around Lochleven Castle, where Mary is imprisoned, and builds toward her escape attempt and the political crisis that ends with her defeat and flight to England. Like the other novels in the Waverley series it mixes historical events with fictional characters: Roland Græme, the Avenel household, and the mysterious “Abbot” figure are woven into the real struggle between Protestant and Catholic factions in Scotland. A central thread is Roland’s divided loyalties, his attraction to both the Catholic and Protestant worlds, and his involvement in helping Mary’s cause. The climax comes with Mary’s attempted escape from Lochleven, the fighting that follows, and her eventual loss of power in Scotland.Waverley Novels Vol 20 The Abbot- 1 Vol 20 (Sequel to the Monastery), Light brown hardcover lettering in black text. Author: Sir Walter Scott Publisher: Fisher Son & Co Date: 1837fictionThe subject volume “The Abbot- 1 (Sequel to the Monastery) Vol 20” published by Fisher Son & Co (1837) is part of a collected edition of Sir Walter Scott's works, containing stories from the "Tales of My Landlord" series. "Tales of My Landlord" forms a key subset of Scott's Waverley Novels, presented as fictional tales gathered by characters like Peter Pattieson from the landlord of the Wallace “Inn at Gandercleugh”. The series spans multiple books across four sub-series, including “The Black Dwarf” (1707 setting), “Old Mortality” (1679–1689), “The Heart of Midlothian” (1736), “The Bride of Lammermoor” (1709–1711), “A Legend of Montrose” (1644–1645), “Count Robert of Paris” (1097), and “Castle Dangerous” (1307). Vol 46 in the 1838 Fisher edition reprints later entries like “Count Robert of Paris” or “Castle Dangerous” from the fourth series, as these stories originally appeared in Scott's Magnum Opus collected volume editions, the first from 1816. With the influential 48-volume “Magnum Opus” edition from 1829–1833 by Robert Cadell, serving as the basis for later collected published sets like Fisher's. The Abbot is Walter Scott’s sequel to The Monastery, set in 1567–1568 during the turmoil around Mary, Queen of Scots. The story follows Roland Græme and other characters around Lochleven Castle, where Mary is imprisoned, and builds toward her escape attempt and the political crisis that ends with her defeat and flight to England. Like the other novels in the Waverley series it mixes historical events with fictional characters: Roland Græme, the Avenel household, and the mysterious “Abbot” figure are woven into the real struggle between Protestant and Catholic factions in Scotland. A central thread is Roland’s divided loyalties, his attraction to both the Catholic and Protestant worlds, and his involvement in helping Mary’s cause. The climax comes with Mary’s attempted escape from Lochleven, the fighting that follows, and her eventual loss of power in Scotland. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, waverley novels vol 46 tales of my landlord, sir walter scott, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Book, SCOTT, Sir Walter, Abbot
... Abbot...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. cleeland bequest Abbot Book SCOTT, Sir Walter Nelson ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WEBLING, A.F, last abbot, 1944
... last abbot...last abbot Book WEBLING, A.F. Edmund Ward ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter (item) - Personal Letters Mr R. L. ABBOT , GENERAL MANAGER ,CAC, Personal Letters Mr R. L. ABBOT from 29.10.1969 to 29.4.1971
... Personal Letters Mr R. L. ABBOT from 29.10.1969 to 29.4.1971...L. ABBOT , GENERAL MANAGER ,CAC ... -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFunctional object - Bottle opener, Crown seal bottle openers, 1940c
... Widely used to open early beer or soft drink bottles. The Abbots Lager opener may have been a promotional product for this brand of beer....One plain, unnamed; one labelled Abbots Lager....One plain, unnamed; one labelled Abbots Lager. Crown seal bottle openers Functional object Bottle opener Abbots ...Widely used to open early beer or soft drink bottles. The Abbots Lager opener may have been a promotional product for this brand of beer.Cast iron bottle openers, rusted exterior. One plain, unnamed; one labelled Abbots Lager.opener, crown seal beer bottle, cast iron, abbots lager -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, A Mural West of Tobruk, 1941
... A photo of a mural in Libya painted by a South Australian Sapper of a bottle of Abbots Lager. The photo, and two others, were sent to Melbourne Legacy in 1979 by Legatee Syd Wilson of Yamba NSW. ...Black and white enlargement of a photo taken in Libya of Abbots Lager mural....A photo of a mural in Libya painted by a South Australian Sapper of a bottle of Abbots Lager. The photo, and two others, were sent to Melbourne Legacy in 1979 by Legatee Syd Wilson of Yamba NSW. ...A photo of a mural in Libya painted by a South Australian Sapper of a bottle of Abbots Lager. The photo, and two others, were sent to Melbourne Legacy in 1979 by Legatee Syd Wilson of Yamba NSW. He thought Melbourne Legacy might be able to use them to generate money by selling them for advertising or publicity. He said they were enlargements of snapshots he had found in his old army trunk. The text says 'Keep Going. Fill up in town, but a good drink is bloody hard to get'. Legatee Wilson's letter says the murals were: 'painted on three walls of a white concrete Italian block house (Police Check post I think), some 18/20 miles west of Tobruk, between Tobruk and Derna, and near a captured Italian airfield, somewhere about February 1941. Obviously they were painted by a Victorian Sapper. They were very well done, by a competent Sign-writer/artist, in correct and excellent colours (captured Itie paint no doubt - there was plenty in their Naval Stores at Tobruk).' (NB Itie was slang for Italian) From the AWM website the signs were painted by South Australian painter, SZ538 Sapper Leslie John “Doc” Dawes, 2/3rd Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers. There are several photos on the AWM site including the building the three murals were on.Photos taken by a Legatee when on active service in Libya in World War 2. They were donated to Legacy when it was thought they could be used for fundraising, which shows that Legatees were conscious of that Legacy needs to generate funds to continue its work.Black and white enlargement of a photo taken in Libya of Abbots Lager mural.tobruk, soldiers, lager, beer, abbots lager, murals -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Brooke, David, The Railway Navvy: 'That Despicable Race of Men', 1983
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the 'railway navvy' who built the railways of Great Britain in the 19th century.index, App, ill, p.216.non-fictionA history of the 'railway navvy' who built the railways of Great Britain in the 19th century.railroad construction workers -- great britain -- history -- 19th century, railroad construction - united kingdom - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Joby, R.S, The Railwaymen, 1984
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the many different types of railwaymen working on the railways of Great Britain.index, ill, p.166.non-fictionA history of the many different types of railwaymen working on the railways of Great Britain.railroad operations - great britain - history, railroads -- great britain -- employees -- history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Christiansen, Rex et al, The Cambrian Railways Volume 1: 1852-1888, 1967
... Newton Abbot, Great Britain ...A history of The Cambrian Railway, in western Wales from 1852 to 1888.index, ill, p.178.non-fictionA history of The Cambrian Railway, in western Wales from 1852 to 1888.railroads - great britain - history, railroads - the cambrian railway - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Christiansen, Rex et al, The Cambrian Railways Volume 2: 1889-1968
... Newton Abbot, Great Britain ...The continuing history of The Cambrian Railway, in western Wales from 1889 to 1968.index, app, ill, maps, p.218.non-fictionThe continuing history of The Cambrian Railway, in western Wales from 1889 to 1968.railroads - great britain - history, railroads - the cambrian railway - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Maggs, Colin G, The Midland & South Western Junction Railway, 1967
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the Midland & South Western Junction Railway in England.index, app, bib, ill, maps, p159.non-fictionA history of the Midland & South Western Junction Railway in England.railroads - the midland & south western junction railway - history, railroads - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Marshall, John, The Severn Valley, 1989
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the Severn Valley tourist railway from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth in England.index, ill, maps, p.223.non-fictionA history of the Severn Valley tourist railway from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth in England.tourist railways and museums - great britain, railroads - the severn valley railway - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Christiansen, Rex et al, The North Staffordshire Railway, 1971
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the North Staffordshire Railway in England.index, app, ill, p.333.non-fictionA history of the North Staffordshire Railway in England.railroads - north staffordshire railway - history, railroads - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Pollins, Harold, Industrial Histories of Britain: Britain's Railways An Industrial History, 1971
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...An industrial history of the railways in Britain.index, ill, maps, p.223.non-fictionAn industrial history of the railways in Britain.railroads - great britain - history, railroad industry - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Marshall, John, The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Volume 1, 1969
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...The history of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway in the north of England. volume 1index, ill, maps, p.288.non-fictionThe history of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway in the north of England. volume 1railroads - lancashire & yorkshire railway - history, railroads - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Hajducki, S. Maxwell, A Railway Atlas of Ireland, 1974
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A railway map of Ireland including all the different railway companies and industrial railways.index, app, bib, maps, p.60.non-fictionA railway map of Ireland including all the different railway companies and industrial railways.railroads -- great britain -- history -- atlases, railroads - ireland - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Clinker, C.R, Wishaw's Railways of Great Britain & Ireland (1842), 1969
... Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom ...A reprint of a history of the railways of Great Britain & Ireland up to 1842 detailing the railways existing at the time or under construction.maps, p.534non-fictionA reprint of a history of the railways of Great Britain & Ireland up to 1842 detailing the railways existing at the time or under construction.railroads - great britain - history, railroad construction - united kingdom - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Perkin, Harold, The Age of The Railway, 1971
... Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom ...A history of the railways in Great Britain.index, ill, p.351non-fictionA history of the railways in Great Britain.railroads - great britain - history, railroad construction - united kingdom - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Simmons, Jack, The Victorian Railway, 1991
... Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom ...A history of the early railways in Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria.index, ill, maps, p.416non-fictionA history of the early railways in Great Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria.railroads - great britain - history, railroad construction - united kingdom - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Thomas, John, Scottish Railway History in Pictures, 1967
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A pictorial history of the railways in Scotland.index, ill, p.112. non-fiction A pictorial history of the railways in Scotland.railroads - great britain - history, railroads - great britain - pictorial -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Thomas, John, Irish Railways Since 1916, 1967
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the railways in Ireland after 1916.index, ill, p.224 non-fiction A history of the railways in Ireland after 1916.railroads - ireland - history, railroad construction - ireland - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Gordon, W.J, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Volume 5 - Eastern Counties, 1968
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the railways in Great Britain especially in the Eastern Counties.index, ill, maps, p.252non-fictionA history of the railways in Great Britain especially in the Eastern Counties.railroads - great britain - history, railroad construction - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Gordon, W.J, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Volume 4 - The North East, 1965
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the railways in Great Britain especially in the North East England.index, ill, maps, p.237non-fictionA history of the railways in Great Britain especially in the North East England.railroads - great britain - history, railroad construction - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Lambert, Anthony J, Nineteenth Century Railway History Through The Illustrated London News, 1984
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the railways in Great Britain during the 19th century as seen in the Illustrated London News newspaper.ill, maps, p.128non-fictionA history of the railways in Great Britain during the 19th century as seen in the Illustrated London News newspaper.railroads - great britain - history, railroad construction - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, White, H.P, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Volume 2 - Southern England, 1961
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the railways in Great Britain especially in Southern Englandindex, ill, maps, p.213non-fictionA history of the railways in Great Britain especially in Southern Englandrailroads - great britain - history, railroad construction - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, White, H.P, A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain: Volume 3 - Greater London, 1963
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A history of the railways in Great Britain especially in Greater London.index, ill, maps, p.227non-fictionA history of the railways in Great Britain especially in Greater London.railroads - great britain - history, railroad construction - great britain - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Bonavia, Michael R, Twilight of British Rail?, 1985
... Newton Abbot, United Kingdom ...A report on the reshaping of the British Railways and the future of British Rail in 1985.index, ill, app, p.206.non-fictionA report on the reshaping of the British Railways and the future of British Rail in 1985.railroads - great britain - history, railroad operations - great britain - history
