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Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Ed Kerrie E. Andrews, Australia The Beautiful: Great Gardens, 1983
... -aboriginal relations, Australian fiction... relations, Australian fiction Gardening Walsh St library Ed Kerrie E ...HardcoverIndigenous colonial history, cattle station life, white-aboriginal relations, Australian fictiongardening, walsh st library -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Home Entertainment Library, For the term of his natural life, 1935
... Australia - Fiction... For the term of his natural life p.494. Australia - Fiction Australia ...A novel of colonial prison life in Van Diemens Landp.494.fictionA novel of colonial prison life in Van Diemens Landaustralia - fiction, australia - convict system -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Dymock's Book Arcade, Robbery under arms : a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the goldfields of Australia, 1957
... Australia - Fiction... and in the goldfields of Australia Ill, p.427. Australia - Fiction Australia ...Robbery Under Arms was acclaimed as an Australian classic almost immediately after it appeared in book form in the late 1880s. It was praised for its excitement, romance and authentic picture of 1850s colonial life. As the first writer to attempt a long narrative in the voice of an uneducated Australian bushman, Rolf Boldrewood had created a story with enduring cultural resonance. Its continuing appeal and popularity have seen the tale frequently adapted for stage, radio, film and television.Ill, p.427.fictionRobbery Under Arms was acclaimed as an Australian classic almost immediately after it appeared in book form in the late 1880s. It was praised for its excitement, romance and authentic picture of 1850s colonial life. As the first writer to attempt a long narrative in the voice of an uneducated Australian bushman, Rolf Boldrewood had created a story with enduring cultural resonance. Its continuing appeal and popularity have seen the tale frequently adapted for stage, radio, film and television. australia - fiction, australia - bushrangers - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Rolf Boldrewood [pseud.], Robbery under arms : a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the goldfields of Australia, 1947
... Australia - Fiction... and in the goldfields of Australia p.433. Australia - Fiction Australia ...Robbery Under Arms was acclaimed as an Australian classic almost immediately after it appeared in book form in the late 1880s. It was praised for its excitement, romance and authentic picture of 1850s colonial life. As the first writer to attempt a long narrative in the voice of an uneducated Australian bushman, Rolf Boldrewood had created a story with enduring cultural resonance. Its continuing appeal and popularity have seen the tale frequently adapted for stage, radio, film and television.p.433.fictionRobbery Under Arms was acclaimed as an Australian classic almost immediately after it appeared in book form in the late 1880s. It was praised for its excitement, romance and authentic picture of 1850s colonial life. As the first writer to attempt a long narrative in the voice of an uneducated Australian bushman, Rolf Boldrewood had created a story with enduring cultural resonance. Its continuing appeal and popularity have seen the tale frequently adapted for stage, radio, film and television. australia - fiction, australia - bushrangers - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan, The miner's right : a tale of the Australian goldfields, 1920
... Australia - Fiction.... Australia - Fiction Australia - Goldrush A novel of the Australian ...A novel of the Australian goldfieldsp.389.fictionA novel of the Australian goldfieldsaustralia - fiction, australia - goldrush -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bryce Courtenay, The story of Danny Dunn, 2011
... bars - australia - fiction...-1945 - veterans - fiction bars - australia - fiction ...In the aftermath of the Great Depression few opportunities existed for working-class boys, but at just eighteen Danny Dunn has everything going for him: brains, looks, sporting ability and an easy charm. His parents run The Hero, a neighbourhood pub, and Danny is a local hero. Luck changes for Danny when he signs up to go to war. He returns home a physically broken man, to a life that will be changed forever.p.610.fictionIn the aftermath of the Great Depression few opportunities existed for working-class boys, but at just eighteen Danny Dunn has everything going for him: brains, looks, sporting ability and an easy charm. His parents run The Hero, a neighbourhood pub, and Danny is a local hero. Luck changes for Danny when he signs up to go to war. He returns home a physically broken man, to a life that will be changed forever.world war 1939-1945 - veterans - fiction, bars - australia - fiction -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Convoy Publications, Eureka stockade, 1949
... Australia - Fiction... Eureka stockade Ill, p.208. Australia - Fiction Eureka Stockade ...The intriguing literary phenomenon of the revival of interest in the story of Eureka Stockade in Australia is discussed. The reason for the revival and a number of publications on the subject is that it began when Australia was not only involved in war, but when, for the first time, she faced a real and imminent danger of invasion.Ill, p.208.fictionThe intriguing literary phenomenon of the revival of interest in the story of Eureka Stockade in Australia is discussed. The reason for the revival and a number of publications on the subject is that it began when Australia was not only involved in war, but when, for the first time, she faced a real and imminent danger of invasion. australia - fiction, eureka stockade - motion picture -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, C. J. DeGaris Publishing House, Rigby's romance : a "made in Australia" nove, 1921
... Australia - Fiction... Rigby's romance : a "made in Australia" nove p.276. Australia ...A novel of country life - and some romance - in Australiap.276.fictionA novel of country life - and some romance - in Australiaaustralia - fiction, joseph furphy -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, C.J. De Garis Pub. House, Sport of the gods, 1921
... Australia - Fiction... Sport of the gods p.317. Politics - Australia Australia ...A political noverl by feminist author Ada Holmanp.317.fictionA political noverl by feminist author Ada Holmanpolitics - australia, australia - fiction -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Wyatt & Watts, Chaos enthroned, 1945
... Australia - Fiction... Chaos enthroned p.337. Australia - Fiction Novels - Australia ...Fact or fiction or fantasy or a treatise on economics or a political manifesto? Or a queer mixture of them allp.337.fictionFact or fiction or fantasy or a treatise on economics or a political manifesto? Or a queer mixture of them allaustralia - fiction, novels - australia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, William Heinemann, A town like Alice, 1950
... Australia - Fiction... A town like Alice p.332. Australia - Fiction Women prisoners ...A novel told partly in flashbacks about a girl's search for the Australian she met in Malaya during World War II. A young woman who miraculously survived a Japanese "death march" in World War II, and an Australian soldier, also a prisoner of war, who offered to help her--even at the cost of his life.p.332.fictionA novel told partly in flashbacks about a girl's search for the Australian she met in Malaya during World War II. A young woman who miraculously survived a Japanese "death march" in World War II, and an Australian soldier, also a prisoner of war, who offered to help her--even at the cost of his life.australia - fiction, women prisoners - fiction -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Marion Miller Knowles, Meg of Minadong, 1926
... . minagong marion miller knowles australia fiction An Australian ...An Australian children's story set in colonial times.Red cover. Title and author are in black lettering on front cover and spine of book.fictionAn Australian children's story set in colonial times.minagong, marion miller knowles, australia, fiction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam: Viet-Bloody-Nam, 2015
... Conscientious objection -- Australia -- Fiction... stress disorder -- Fiction Conscientious objection -- Australia ...vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- fiction, post-traumatic stress disorder -- fiction, conscientious objection -- australia -- fiction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, In my father's house
... Family secrets -- Australia -- Fiction... Newhaven gippsland Family secrets -- Australia -- Fiction In my ...family secrets -- australia -- fiction -
The Celtic Club
Book, The Companion Book Club, Helga's Web, 1971
... Fiction - Australia...Book Helga's Web p.288. Fiction - Australia Crime fiction ...A beautiful girl is found murdered in Sydney's Opera House. Four men are possibly involved. Scobie Malone will solve it, it the politicians will let him.p.288.fictionA beautiful girl is found murdered in Sydney's Opera House. Four men are possibly involved. Scobie Malone will solve it, it the politicians will let him.fiction - australia, crime fiction - new south wales -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sabben, Dave, Through enemy eyes (Copy 3)
... Australia -- Armed Forces -- Fiction... Sabben Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Fiction Australia -- Armed Forces ...On 19 August 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat.On 19 August 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, australia -- armed forces -- fiction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sabben, Dave, Through Enemy Eyes (Copy 2)
... Australia - Armed Forces - Fiction... of the NVVM by Dave Sabben Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Fiction Australia ...On 19 August 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat.On 19 August 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, australia - armed forces - fiction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sabben, Dave, Through enemy eyes (Copy 1)
... Australia - Armed Forces - Fiction...Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Fiction Australia - Armed Forces ...vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, australia - armed forces - fiction -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Robertson, Craig, Buckley's Hope : the real life story of Australia's Robinson Crusoe, 1981
... 1945-. Texts | Convicts -- Australia -- History... life story of Australia's Robinson Crusoe 288 p. : 3 maps ; 22 ...Blurb: On Boxing Day 1803 a young English convict named William Buckley escaped from Victoria's abortive first settlement, at Sorrento.For the next thirty-two years Buckley survived in the wild, mainly because he was adopted and helped by the local tribes.In 1835 Buckley rejoined the civilization he had cast aside, emerging to meet Melbourne's founders. He became an important guide and interpreter in the crucial first years of the European conquest of the Port Phillip region.Then, as the Aborigines were engulfed by the flood of white men, Buckley found himself in no-man's land, mistrusted by his former black friends and by the white society who so misunderstood them. He was reviled, so harshly that his reputation has suffered to this day.This is William Buckley's story. It is a story based on fact, about a real Robinson Crusoe who was unique in Australia's history.And it is also a story of European intruders imposing their savage will on an alien, ancient continent. Rarely has Australian history come more alive than in the pages of this remarkable first novel. Buckley's life with the Aboriginal people of Port Phillip between 1803 and 1835; subsequent life in white community ; includes glossary of Aboriginal words (p. 271-280).288 p. : 3 maps ; 22 cm.Blurb: On Boxing Day 1803 a young English convict named William Buckley escaped from Victoria's abortive first settlement, at Sorrento.For the next thirty-two years Buckley survived in the wild, mainly because he was adopted and helped by the local tribes.In 1835 Buckley rejoined the civilization he had cast aside, emerging to meet Melbourne's founders. He became an important guide and interpreter in the crucial first years of the European conquest of the Port Phillip region.Then, as the Aborigines were engulfed by the flood of white men, Buckley found himself in no-man's land, mistrusted by his former black friends and by the white society who so misunderstood them. He was reviled, so harshly that his reputation has suffered to this day.This is William Buckley's story. It is a story based on fact, about a real Robinson Crusoe who was unique in Australia's history.And it is also a story of European intruders imposing their savage will on an alien, ancient continent. Rarely has Australian history come more alive than in the pages of this remarkable first novel. Buckley's life with the Aboriginal people of Port Phillip between 1803 and 1835; subsequent life in white community ; includes glossary of Aboriginal words (p. 271-280).buckley, william, 1780-1856 -- fiction. | novels in english. australian writers, 1945-. texts | convicts -- australia -- history -- fiction. | history - biographies - non-indigenous | settlement and contacts - penal colonies / convicts | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1788-1850 | race relations - attitudes | language - vocabulary - word lists | kurnai / gunai people (s68) (vic sj55) | port phillip / western port area (vic sj55) -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Jack Davis, Paperbark : a collection of Black Australian writings, 1990
... , fiction, australia, australian literature, aboriginal literature..., literature, fiction, australia, australian literature, aboriginal ...stories, short stories, histories, culture, literature, fiction, australia, australian literature, aboriginal literature, aboriginal stories -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, Bruce of the Boonderong Camp, 1920
... . australia -- social life and customs -- juvenile fiction. target ...Juvenile Fiction held in Reference Section. Illustrated by J. Macfarlane.256 p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 19 cm.non-fictionJuvenile Fiction held in Reference Section. Illustrated by J. Macfarlane. lillian pyke, country life -- queensland -- juvenile fiction., railroads -- construction -- juvenile fiction., children's stories., railroad construction workers -- queensland -- juvenile fiction., railroads -- design and construction -- juvenile fiction., australia -- social life and customs -- juvenile fiction., target audience, book -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Book, Eyre and Spotiswoode, Australian Directory Volume 1, 1907
... significant part of Victorian maritime heritage non-fiction Australia ...Very significant part of Victorian maritime heritageLight blue cloth hard cover book of 890 pagesInside front cover, handwritten in black calligraphy pen "Hartley F Watson / presented by Capt. Glossop [?] R.N. 1919 / Garden Island, Sydney NSW" Also inside front cover handwritten in blue biro "To MICHAEL WOOD TOPSL SCHOONER 'ALMA DOEPEL' / with COMPLIMENTS HARTLEY F. (BILL) WATSON / c/o R.Y.C.V W'TOWN VIC"non-fiction, australia, hydrography, charts, survey, navigation, anchorage, maps, coast, maritime, marine -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Jon Cleary, A Flight of Chariots, c. 1964
... Library, Museum and Literary Institue fiction Australia adventure ...A Flight of Chariots is a 1963 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary about two friends who fly planes during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War then become involved in the space programBook, hardcover, dark blue cover, gold print on spinefictionA Flight of Chariots is a 1963 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary about two friends who fly planes during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War then become involved in the space programfiction, australia, adventure -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Mavis Thorpe Clark, Home Again at Timber Creek, 1950
... of Marysville. australia country life fiction mavis thorpe clark ...A sequel to 'The Twins at Timber Creek'. Adventures in the Australia countryside for children 7 to 11.No dust cover. Book is red with the title and the author's name in black on the front cover and spine.fictionA sequel to 'The Twins at Timber Creek'. Adventures in the Australia countryside for children 7 to 11.australia, country life, fiction, mavis thorpe clark -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Sabben, Dave, Through Enemy Eyes (Copy 4)
... Australia -- Armed Forces -- Fiction...Vietnam War Australia -- Armed Forces -- Fiction Tssk Force ...On 19 august 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat.On 19 august 1966, the war in Viet Nam became a reality to the Australian people. It was announced in the press, and later in the parliament, that a battle had occurred near Task Force Base at Nui Dat. vietnam war, australia -- armed forces -- fiction, tssk force base, nui dat -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Jones, T. M, Sons of the Sea by T.M. Jones, 1941
... Australian children's/young person's fiction. Author...Australian children's/young person's fiction. Author served ...Naval novel.Hardcover book, 207 pages, one illustration. Front cover of book has a colour image of a battleship. Frontispiece illustration: "There was a rending crash when the destroyer struck the submarine".fictionNaval novel.t.m. jones, naval history, children's fiction, world war ii -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, The Australian Journal : a family newspaper of literature and science, 1881-83
... . The Australian Journal made colonial fiction an important feature... Journal Journal The Australian Journal : a family newspaper ...The Australian Journal (1865-1962), was founded as a weekly but changed to a monthly in 1869. It included fiction, poetry, shorter pieces and miscellaneous items with popular appeal. The Australian Journal made colonial fiction an important feature, publishing aspiring local authors such as Marcus Clarke, whose convict novel His Natural Life was first serialised from 1870-72. This reprint of the serialisation was made a decade later.An original print example of the serialisation of a seminal Australian novel.An almost complete set of the Australian Journal from 1881-83, including a reprint of the serialised novel 'His Natural Life' by Marcus Clarke. The issues range from September 1881 (Part 196, September 1881, Vol. XVII) to January 1883 (Part 212, January 1883). In this set of unbound journals, only Part 209, October 1882 is missing.the australian journal -- 1881-1883, literary journals -- australia, marcus clarke -- his natural life -- serialised publication -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat: A Novel by Eric Lambert, 1930
A Ballarat Courier newspaper supplemet of Eric Lambert's 'Ballarat', coved in white paper46.0 x 2.5 . The work is fiction based on fact, however Lambert has taken poetic licence to heighten dramatic effect. ballarat school of mines, eric lambert, ballarat, eureka stockade, j.b. humffray, peter lalor, frederick vern -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Nevil Shute, On The Beach, 1958
After World War III, Australia is the only remaining haven for mankind. However, wind currents carrying lingering radiation all but condemn those on the continent to the same fate suffered by the rest of the world. When the survivors receive a strange signal from San Diego, Cmdr. Dwight Towers must undertake a mission with Lt. Peter Holmes to see if there is hope for humanity -- leaving behind Moira and Mary, the women they love.Dust cover is a painted illustration of the characters from the book.fictionAfter World War III, Australia is the only remaining haven for mankind. However, wind currents carrying lingering radiation all but condemn those on the continent to the same fate suffered by the rest of the world. When the survivors receive a strange signal from San Diego, Cmdr. Dwight Towers must undertake a mission with Lt. Peter Holmes to see if there is hope for humanity -- leaving behind Moira and Mary, the women they love.science fiction, end of the world, australia -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Non Fiction History, Australia's Royal Welcome 1954, circa 1954
... Fiction History Australia's Royal Welcome 1954 This hard(blue ...This publication covers the mid 1900s and relates to a period where the majority of the Australian population was engrossed with the Queen of Australia, even though her Highness did not reside on this continent. The period covered was before the great immigration insurgence from Europe.The Labour Party's "White Australian" policy was a hinderance and a barrier towards the Asian and African prospective immigrants. The motto Queen and Country was still very ingrained in the rural population. This period in Australian domestic self reliance, brought about the growing strength and very active trade union movement and their staunch support for the Tariff protection against a growing swell of imported goods. This self reliance psyche was essentially a by product of World War II, and the isolation felt by the Australian People. The Queen (royalty) was the binding force holding the British Empire together which was emphasised with her popularity when touring Australia Queen Elizabeth's visited the MCG twice in 1954 1. to attend an assembly of ex-servicemen and women's organisations 2. to attend a Children's Display. She also visited Government House and visited Country Victoria on the Royal train from 24th Feb - 9th March.The Kiewa Valley and all the rural areas in the region were still very much tied to the "mother land" and trade between Britain and Australia was very strong. Trade with Asian manufacturers was minimal and needed the late 1900s to see both the trade and immigration barriers fall. This book was produced during a time when the majority of Australians looked more to England for trade and companionship. The agricultural trade with England and Europe was very high and the motto of the time was "Australia grows on the sheep's back". Late 1900's saw the motto "Australia grows on the miner's back" The Queen was still very popular then which was emphasised by the large crowds which greeted her on tour. Residents of Mt Beauty including Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides travelled to Benalla to see the Queen. Clare Roper was a founding member of the KVHS and attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace representing the local CWA. She has purchased this book and therefore giving this a close historical significance connection, it has good provenance and interpretive capacity. This hard(blue coloured) covered book contains thirty six double sided pages. Both the first and last pages (inside cover included) has the royal crest of Australia (kangaroo and emu) balancing the individual six states crests ,united under the royal crown. The first six double pages, each portraying a coloured free hand sketches of various Australian scenery enclosing the Queen's day by day and State by State itinerary. There are 115 black and white photographs and 25 coloured photographs contained in this book.Third page has free hand penned signature "Clare Roper"1954 royal tour, queen elizabeth ii monarchy, british empire in the 1900s, god save the queen.