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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1894-1895 MEMORANDUM FROM GEORGE ROBERTSON
... COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1894-1895 MEMORANDUM FROM GEORGE...Printed Memorandum from George Robertson St Kilda... FROM GEORGE ROBERTSON ...Printed Memorandum from George Robertson St Kilda letterheaded paper dated 16th Feb 1894 addressed to The Secretary of Cohns bros Victoria Brewery signed Geo Robertson shareholder.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, George Robertson & Co, Special Letters Bank of Victoria Ltd 1925
... by George Robertson & Co. ...George Robertson & Co.... by George Robertson & Co. Special Letters Bank of Victoria Ltd 1925 ...Special Letters Bank of Victoria Ltd 1925 Copies of letters dated from 14th January 1925 to 19th December 1925 Manafactured by George Robertson & Co. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, special letters bank of victoria ltd 1925, bank of victoria ltd -
The Adam Lindsay Gordon Commemorative Committee Inc.Book - Collection of poems, Adam Lindsay Gordon, Sea Spray and Smoke Drift, 1867
... in hardback by George Robertson in 1867....George Robertson... by George Robertson in 1867. In March 1867 Adam Lindsay returned ...Red cloth hardcover book containing 171 pages.adam lindsay gordon, poetry, poems -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyBook - "Australian Aborigines" by James Dawson, Australian Aborigines, 1881
... OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA BY JAMES DAWSON GEORGE ROBERTSON MELBOURNE...George Robertson... DAWSON GEORGE ROBERTSON MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND ADELAIDE MDCCCXXXI ...First edition copy of James Dawson's book, "Australian Aborigines" (1881). Dawson's book draws on his daughter Isabella's ability to speak the local languages and attempts a balanced description of a culture he considered ill-used and under-appreciated by white settlers. This work remains one of the more valuable insights into the life of First Nations people at the point of first European contact.Title page of James Dawson's book "Australian Aborigines""AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES" BY JAMES DAWSON THE LANGUAGES AND CUSTOMS OF SEVERAL TRIBES OF ABORIGINES IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA BY JAMES DAWSON GEORGE ROBERTSON MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND ADELAIDE MDCCCXXXIcdhs, cdhsfirstnations, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, isabella dawson -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, John Holroyd, George Robertson of Melbourne, 1968
... George Robertson of Melbourne... and publishing Walsh St library Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket George Robertson ...Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketvictorian history, australian history, melbourne, victoria, australian biography, booksellers and bookselling, publishers and publishing, walsh st library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SHARE TRANSFER CERTIFICATE 1895
... James Hewman Castlemaine. George Robertson Melbourne. E R... Castlemaine to George Robertson Melbourne dated 8th April 1895. Blue.... George Robertson Melbourne. E R Hickley. Fitzgerald & Burgess ...Cohn brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from James Hewman Castlemaine to George Robertson Melbourne dated 8th April 1895. Blue oval Fitzgerald & Burgess Collins St Melbourne stamp. E R Hickling Melbourne hand stamp One penny duty stamp.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, james hewman castlemaine. george robertson melbourne. e r hickley. fitzgerald & burgess melbourne. -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyBook - "Australian Aborigines" by James Dawson, Australian Aborigines, 1881
... George Robertson... Aborigines Book "Australian Aborigines" by James Dawson George ...First edition copy of James Dawson's book, "Australian Aborigines" (1881). Dawson's book draws on his daughter Isabella's ability to speak the local languages and attempts a balanced description of a culture he considered ill-used and under-appreciated by white settlers. This work remains one of the more valuable insights into the life of First Nations people at the point of first European contact.Cover of James Dawson's book "Australian Aborigines" (first edition)cdhs, cdhsfirstnations, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, isabella dawson -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, The Cocky Farmer, 1907
... George Robertson & Co..., and the Wimmera district. The Cocky Farmer book George Robertson & Co ...Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874–1956) was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. A paper back book with 146 pp.written by Nathan Spielvogel. On the front cover is a drawing of a farm-house in a green paddock. The book is about school life and farming at Sale, Stawell, and the Wimmera district. the-cocky-farmer spielvogel-nathan literature -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook, Marion Miller Knowles, Barbara Halliday-A story of the hill country of Victoria, 1896
... George Robertson & Co Pty Ltd... Book Book Marion Miller Knowles George Robertson & Co Pty Ltd ...A story of the hill country of Victoria set in colonial times.Cover is olive green with the title and author's name in gold lettering on the front cover and spine.fictionA story of the hill country of Victoria set in colonial times.short stories, australian, victoria -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, ANZAC SONGS, Signaller Tom Skeyhill, 8th Battalion AIF, "Soldier - Songs from ANZAC", c1915
... George Robertson & Company Pty Ltd, Melb, Sydney, Adelaide..., ANZAC SONGS Signaller Tom Skeyhill, 8th Battalion AIF. George ...Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, dark brown print on front and back on light brown background. Cover illustration dark brown sketch of a soldier in a trench (Sketch by Walter SEED). 40 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated, sepia colour half portrait of "Signaller Tom Skeyhill".books, military history, ww1, anzac, songs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Book, F.E. Hiscocks &? Co, F.E. Hiscocks &? Co.'s new Victorian counties atlas, 1874 [cartographic material] : together with map of Victoria, indicating roads, distances, relative position of counties, &?c, 1874
... George Robertson... F.E. Hiscocks &? Co. George Robertson ...Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'.victoria, maps -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, CLARKE, Marcus, His natural life, 1874
... George Robertson... CLARKE, Marcus George Robertson ...Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. Inscribed 'John Cleeland from the author 1877'. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPrint, J. Macfarlane et al, Meeting of Major Mitchell and Edward Henty, Portland Bay, 1836, n.d
... George Robertson & Co. & C Ltd [?], England..., Portland Bay, 1836 Print Print J. Macfarlane Macfarlane, J George ...Displayed at History House.Lithograph, engraving of men on horses standing outside a wooden cottage and pole fence. Trees in background. On far left man is standing observing another standing man shaking hands with a central mounted figure. Framed under glass in wooden carved frame with inner gold-coloured frame.Front: Meeting of Major Mitchell and Edward Henty, Portland Bay, 1836 (engraved, lower centre -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, George Robertson and Company, Atlas
... George Robertson and Company... in green vinyl wrap Atlas Book George Robertson and Company ...School atlas (title and year of publication unknown) owned by Ada Shillinglaw. Ada was the youngest child of the Shillinglaw family. One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collectionThe book was owned by Ada Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area.Hardcover covered in green vinyl wrapInscription on flyleaf: Ada Shillinglaw shillinglaw family collection, atlas -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, George Robertson & Co, The Gumsucker At Home, 1914?
... George Robertson & Co... At Home book George Robertson & Co ...Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Spielvogel taught at Orbost for at least a year and this book reflects that time. Spielvogel was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. He has an association with the history of Orbost having spent a year as a teacher at Orbost. The book also has an association with J.W. Bird an early auctioneer and estate agent in Orbost.A small 124 pp book with a pink, white and red cover with an illustration of a fisherman at a river. It is titled "The Gumsucker at Home" by N. F. Spielvogel.inside cover - J. W. Birdspielvogel-nathan the-gumsucker-at-home australian-literature -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, George Robertson & Co Prop. Ltd, A Gumsucker on the Tramp, 1910?
... George Robertson & Co Prop. Ltd... book George Robertson & Co Prop. Ltd ...This is the second edition. The letters were written by Nathan Spielvogel, a country school teacher for the 'Dimboola Banner'. It cost one shilling. Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. As well as his stories he published a number of books about the history of Ballarat. Spielvogel was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. He has an association with the history of Orbost having spent a year as a teacher at Orbost.A small brown soft covered booklet of 108 pages, titled "A Gumsucker on the Tramp" in black print. On the front cover is an illustration of It contains an Australian's impression during a lengthy trip to Europe.literature spielvogel-nathan gumsucker-on-the-tramp -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, John Ferres, Government Printer, Eucalyptographia : a Descriptive Atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and Adjoining Islands, 1883-4, 1883 and 1884
... George Robertson... Printer George Robertson Ferdinand Von Mueller ...Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. He was an early examiner in Botany at the Ballarat School of Mines. The book was donated to the Ballarat School of Mines by the Melbourne Public Library. The Bookplate in the front states the book is number 1278 in the Ballarat School of Mines Library and was presented on 02/12/1892.Two books (ninth and tenth decade) with soft cover and blue tape spine. Includes text and black and white images relating to Eucalypts .1) includes a bookplatebotany, ferdinand von mueller, ballarat school of mines, eucalypts, botanist, bookplate, melbourne public library, state library of victoria -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Nathan F. Spielvogel, A Gumsucker on the Tramp, 1910
... George Robertson.... Spielvogel George Robertson ...Ballarat born primary school teacher and local historian Nathan Frederick Spielvogel was born in 1874 and died in 1956 at Ballarat. A gumsucker is a native of Victoria, Australia. 'A Gumsucker on the Tramp' was an early Australian best seller with around 20,000 copies appearing in several editions Green and blue soft covered book of 108 pages relating to an Australian's Impressions during a lengthy trip to Europe. The book comprises of travel narratives written by Nathan Spielvogel for the 'Dimboola Banner'. nathan spielvogel, travelling, gumsucker -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, George Robertson & Co, Ivanhoe: A Romance, 1898
... George Robertson & Co... Book George Robertson & Co ...This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. Ivanhoe was written by Sir Walter Scott and this Victoria Edition was called the Australasian Issue.This red cloth covered book has a front cover imprinted with a Scottish thistle and leaf design and a crest. The spine is impressed with a design and Victoria Edition and is also has printed in gold 'Ivanhoe', 'Scott' and G.Robertson & Co.'. The book is 484 pages long.On inside cover in pen - To Edith from Hautric? West, Xmas 1917 On leaf in pen - To W.H.West Esq. You have Ivanhoe so haven't a notion? 1902 (There is a verse and a signiture which is difficult to read)chatham-holmes family collection, ivanhoe, sir walter scott, victoria edition australasian issue -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bonwick, James, Discovery and Settlement of Port Phillip; being a history of the country now called Victoria, up to the arrival of Mr. Superintendent Latrobe, in October, 1839 by James Bonwick; revised, at request, by W. Westgarth, 1856
... George Robertson... Printed by Goodall & Demaine; Published for the author, by George ...Contents: Discovery of Port Phillip; First Settlement of Port Phillip; Abandonment of the Colony of Port Phillip; Further discoveries in the Country; Hume and Hovell's Overland Trip; Settlement of Western Port; Captain Sturt on the Murray; Major Mitchell's Australia Felix; The Successful Settlement of Port Phillip; Batman and Gellibrand's Application; Settlement of Portland Bay; Life of Batman; Batman's visit to Port Phillip; Fawkner's Yarra Settlement; Mr. Wedge's Narrative; William Buckley; The Association and Government; Progress of the Settlement; Flocks and Flock-masters; Government; Stewart, Simpson, Lonsdale, Latrobe; The Land and Land Sales; Law, Police and Port; Commerce, Trade and Shipping; Melbourne and Geelong; Hotels and Licences; Amusements; Rise and Progress of the Port Phillip Press; Religion in Port Phillip.142 p. : 1 fold-out map. ; 21 cm.Contents: Discovery of Port Phillip; First Settlement of Port Phillip; Abandonment of the Colony of Port Phillip; Further discoveries in the Country; Hume and Hovell's Overland Trip; Settlement of Western Port; Captain Sturt on the Murray; Major Mitchell's Australia Felix; The Successful Settlement of Port Phillip; Batman and Gellibrand's Application; Settlement of Portland Bay; Life of Batman; Batman's visit to Port Phillip; Fawkner's Yarra Settlement; Mr. Wedge's Narrative; William Buckley; The Association and Government; Progress of the Settlement; Flocks and Flock-masters; Government; Stewart, Simpson, Lonsdale, Latrobe; The Land and Land Sales; Law, Police and Port; Commerce, Trade and Shipping; Melbourne and Geelong; Hotels and Licences; Amusements; Rise and Progress of the Port Phillip Press; Religion in Port Phillip.victoria -- history -- to 1834. | victoria -- history -- 1834-1851. | melbourne (vic.) -- history -- to 1834. | melbourne (vic.) -- history -- 1834-1851. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBooklet, George Robertson & Company Propy. Ltd, Soldier - Songs from Anzac, Circa early 1900s
... George Robertson & Company Propy. Ltd.... Skeyhill. Soldier - Songs from Anzac. Booklet. George Robertson ...Brown covered booklet Titled " Soldier - Songs from Anzac." Written in the Firing Line by Signaller Tom Skeyhill. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, George Robertson & Co, Australia Unlimited, 1918
... George Robertson & Co... Unlimited Book George Robertson & Co James Edwin ...1083, lvi p. : ill., ports. ; 31 cm. non-fictionaustralia - description and travel - 1901-1950, australia - economic conditions - 1901-1914 -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Robertson and Company, Poems of Henry Clarence Kendall, 1890
... George Robertson and Company... Kendall Book George Robertson and Company Alexander Sutherland ...A collection of poems by Henry Clarence Kendallp.328.fictionA collection of poems by Henry Clarence Kendallaustralia - poetry - 19th century, australia - literary works -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, George Robertson, Things worth thinking about : a series of lectures upon literature and culture, 1890
... George Robertson... : a series of lectures upon literature and culture Book George ...The author was Professor of Classics at Melbourne University. Preface: 'The following short studies were originally delivered as Lectures before various societies, and subsequently appeared in the columns of the Melbourne 'Argus'. They are here reprinted with such slight revisions as their present collection seemed to render desirable ...' Contents: - Our earliest ancestors and their beliefs - The nature and province of poetry - Literature, Science and Education - Culture and cant - The teachings of history - The teachings of travel - Literary judgment Fergusonp.236.non-fictionThe author was Professor of Classics at Melbourne University. Preface: 'The following short studies were originally delivered as Lectures before various societies, and subsequently appeared in the columns of the Melbourne 'Argus'. They are here reprinted with such slight revisions as their present collection seemed to render desirable ...' Contents: - Our earliest ancestors and their beliefs - The nature and province of poetry - Literature, Science and Education - Culture and cant - The teachings of history - The teachings of travel - Literary judgment Fergusonliterature - history and criticism, modern literature -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Commander Crawford Pasco, A roving commission : Naval reminiscences, 1897
... George Robertson... Commander Crawford Pasco George Robertson ...Pasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843Ill, p.291.non-fictionPasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843royal navy - biography, australia - social life and customs -
Kilmore Historical SocietyCLASS-BOOK OF GEOGRAPHY, 1888
... George Robertson & Company... George Robertson & Company ...School binding of brown paper stitched across from cover 323 pages ; 16cm ; N/Aschool text, geography -
Kilmore Historical SocietyTHE AGRICULTURAL TEACHER, The Agricultural Teachers Books I. II. Luplau, 1881
... George Robertson... H.J.G.A. Lacoppidan William Luplau George Robertson ...Brown leather cover with embossed pattern on covers Gold embossed inscription on the front cover 138 pages ; 19 cm ; IndexHandwritten inscription on front page 'M. Figgins'agriculture, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical SocietySPARKS AND SOUNDS FROM A COLONIAL ANVIL, 1873
... George Robertson... FROM A COLONIAL ANVIL John Whiteman George Robertson M'Carron ...Faded brown cloth cover with embossed detailing on cover and spine 'Sparks and Sounds by J Whiteman ' xi; 195 pages ; Illus; 19cm;Handwritten inscription on front page '3' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute Signature; ' Faithfully yours John Whiteman'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical SocietyPHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIA, Manual of Physical Geography of Australia, 1873
... George Robertson... of Australia PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIA George Robertson H ...Green leather cover with gold writing on spine 'Physical Geography of Australia' 167 pages ; 17 cm ; Illu ; indexHandwritten inscription on first page '137' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'geography, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Mont De LanceyBook, Philip's copy books
... George Robertson... Philip's copy books Book Book George Robertson ...Philip's copy books written by Alexander StewartImproved Australian edition - 14. Duck egg blue cover.books
