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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Henry Cleeland - a biography
Henry [Harry ] is the son of John Blake and Ethel May Cleeland. He farmed near Surf Beach estate and lived at Woolamai House.HistoricalPhotocopy of a 9 page booklet of writing and photos on Henry Cleeland and family by Jessica WalshHenry Cleeland a biography by Jessica Walshhenry cleeland, woolamai house, world war 2 lifestyle -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Biography
Biography of Gladys Davisdocuments, ww2, raf -
Clunes Museum
Document - BIOGRAPHY, JACK McRAE, CIRCA JANUARY 2001
BIOGRAPHY OF McRAES AT CLUNESlocal history, book, history (5 p52), books - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Biography: Major General A.L. Morrison AO DSO MBE
Photocopy of his biographymajor general a.l. morrison ao dso mbe, biography - alan lindsay morrison, maj. gen. ao -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Smith Family, 2012
Family record of descendants of Dr Louis Lawrence Gengoult Smith.Family record of descendants of Dr Louis Lawrence Gengoult Smith, with biographical articles from Australian Dictionary of Biography for Dr L. L. Smith, and his son by his second marriage, Sir Harold Gengoult Smith, comp. by Patricia RichardsonFamily record of descendants of Dr Louis Lawrence Gengoult Smith.smith, l. l. dr, smith, harold gengoult sir, hanson dyer, louise -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY 7th Battalion First World War, Bendigo Modern Press, "The First Lot 7th Battalion", 2014
"The First Lot - 7th Battalion" The first men of the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in the First World War. Biography.Soft cover book, Soft cover, light weight cardboard, dark brown print on front, spine and back. Dark yellow colour background, illustrated on front in colour. 1914-15 medal and ribbon. 297 pages, cut plain, white, illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Biography."The First Lot - 7th Battalion" The first men of the Bendigo district to volunteer for service in the First World War. Biography.books, biography, ww1, army -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book: A Bricklayer's journey by Frank Upfill, 2003
Book published in 2003 by the author spanning years in the 1970s and 1980s when he taught Bricklaying at Preston Technical College which later became Preston College of TAFE.Book of 37 pages with photos and bibiliography. Bricklayers--Victoria--Biography. Bricklaying -- Study and teaching. Geelong (Vic.) -- Biography preston techinical school, preston college of tafe, bricklaying study and teaching 1970s-1980s, frank upfill, staff 1970s-1980s, inmit -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Abel Hoadley, n.d
Article on life of Abel Hoadley and how he started the business of A.J. Hoadley & Co, 1889.Article on life of Abel Hoadley and how he started the business of A.J. Hoadley & Co, 1889. He established the Central Mission in 1893 and helped to set up the Boys Training Farm at Tally Ho. [extract from Australian Dictionary of Biography, p 312-313]Article on life of Abel Hoadley and how he started the business of A.J. Hoadley & Co, 1889. hoadley, abel, hoadleys chocolates, tally ho boys home, central mission -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Doctor Stanley Cochrane
Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice.Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice;AIF Service records 1918; Correspondence with Australian War Memorial; 1881 census Middlesex, Eng.; Vic. Death Index records Cochrane Family; a brief biography Kindergarten Web page.Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice.cochrane, stanley dr., doctor stanley cochrane memorial kindergarten -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Garden Week and the Cronin Memorial Horticultural Scholarship, 1961
Brief biography of John Cronincronin memorial horticultural scholarship, john cronin, garden week -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Joseph Harris, 1833-1925
Biography and photographs of Joseph Harrisjoseph harris, biography -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Cook Road, 2017
A brief biography of William Cook.cook road, mitcham, cook, william, orchardists -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Paul Joseph McGinness Biography, Paul Joseph McGinness
P J McGinness is a significant figure in Australian aviation historyPrinted Biography in wooden frame -
Clunes Museum
Book, NINA MURDOCH, "PORTAIT IN YOUTH", 1948
A BIOGRAPHY OF SIR JOHN LONGSTAFFlocal history, document, book, biography, longstaff, sir john -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Leaving their mark: a tribute some of those who left their mark and reside in Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery, 2014
FOBKC (Friends of Boroondara Kew Cemetery) has previously published "Triangle of Tranquility":150 years of the Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery. 1859-2009 Gives brief biographies of many of the people buried in the Kew Cemetery from all walks of life, including the Henty family, Georgiana McCrae, George Coppin, Sir Owen Dixon and the Duffy family of lawyers.Gives brief biographies of many of the people buried in the Kew Cemetery from all walks of life, including the Henty family, Georgiana McCrae, George Coppin, Sir Owen Dixon and the Duffy family of lawyers.boroondara general cemetery, cemeteries, kew cemetery, fobkc, friends of boroondara kew cemetery -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - K. S. Anderson to Dictionary of International Biography, 1970-1971
a. Handwritten letter with biographical details from K.S. Anderson to editor, Dictionary of International Biography. b.Pamphlet advertising Dictionary of International Biographycorrespondence, k s anderson, dictionary of biography, biography, bio -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, John Monash - A Biography
John Monash - A Biography - Printed 1982 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Pompey Elliott, 2002. This edition 2015
Pompey Elliott was one of the most successful and admired Army Brigaderes during World War 1. A comprehensive , deeply researched biography tells Elliott's fascinating story. It examines Elliott's origins and youth, his peacetime careers as a lawyer and politician, and his achievements - as well as the controversies he aroused during his years as a soldier. Pompey Elliott officially opened the Victory Hall in Hogan Street Tatura, on September 14th 1925.This work retrieves a significant Australian from undeserved obscurity. It reassesses notable battles he influenced, including the Gallipoli Landing, Lone PIne, Fromelles, Polygon Wood, Villers - BretonneuxA biography of Pompey Elliott, by Ross McMullin. Paper back edition with colourful portrait of Pompey on cover. (Portrait by Bill McInnes) with thanks to the Australian War Museum) 718 pages, B/W photos, and maps Foreword by Les Carlyon. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Bede Nairn, Geoffrey Serle, Australian Dictionary of Biography : Volume 10 1891-1939, 1986
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketAustralian Dictionary of Biography Subscription card and corrigenda insidebiography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Douglas Pike, Australian Dictionary of Biography : Volume 5 1851 - 1890, 1984
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketAustralian Dictionary of Biography Subscription card and corrigenda insidebiography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Douglas Pike, Australian Dictionary of Biography : Volume 4 1851 - 1890, 1990
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketAustralian Dictionary of Biography Subscription card and corrigenda insidebiography, dictionary, australian biography, walsh st library -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statue, Sir William "Braveheart" Wallace, 1889-2011
The unveiling of the William Wallace Statue in 1889; biography of William Wallace; biography of sculptor, Percival Ball.The Unveiling of the William Wallace Statue demonstrates the importance and loyalty to Scottish heritage of Ballarat people in the nineteenth century. 01Small coloured photograph of the Wallace Statue. Ref: The National Trust for Scotland. Newspaper Articles: 02 Ballarat Courier 12/9/1997, "Celebration of Battle's Anniversary". 03 Chambers Encyclopedia, Vol.X., 1892, "Wallace, Sir William", 04 The Ballarat Courier, 24/5/1889, 05 The Ballarat Star,24/5/1889, 06 Ballarat Star, 25/5/1889, 07 The Ballarat Star, 25/5/1889, "The Statue of Sir William Wallace" "Unveiling Ceremony" 08 "William Wallace", Wikipedia, 2011, 09 Percival Ball, Sculptor, Wikipedia, 2011. 010 Ball, Percival, Australian Dictionary of Biography,2006-2011.Ballarat Courier newspaper article, 12/9/1997 in blue biro, top left corner. Chambers Encyclopedia, Vol X, in black biro. Research by R. D. Mosman, April, 1997, FBBG logo. Courier Newspaper article, 24/5/1889 in black biro, research by R.D.Mosman, April, 1997. Photocopies taken by the Clark Centre 19/2/2002. Transcription of articles by John Garner. william wallace, percival ball, unveiling of wiliam wallace statue, statues in the ballarat botanical gardens, statue of a scottish hero, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, statues, wallace -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Cox, John, The Miraculous Lives of a Man Called Jack, Reprinted 10/2002
No 85, Trooper Jack Cox served for four years in the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment during World War 1, He was in most of their campaigns in Gallipoli and Palestine. He was awarded a DCM for his actions at the charge at Beersheba in capturing a Turkish machine gun and its 11 man crew.Biography of Arthur John Cox, 1879-1959Signed by author, John Cox, 20/5/2007. ISBN 0 9579556 6 9 biography, a j cox -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Dustcover, There Goes a Man, 1958
The dust jacket of the book by WB Russell about Legatee Stan Savige. The dustjacket marks the publication of the book after all the Committee's efforts, noting that "Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige played a leading part for Australia in both World Wars, but his greatest achievement was in times of peace - in the foundation of Legacy, of which the full story is told in this book." Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created. Much of the book dealing with the history of Legacy is still used today by Legatees.Original dustjacket for the biography of Sir Stanley Savige.savige book, biography, stan savige -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1983
An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea.Printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type.LEGACY. ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT (176 pages) An extract from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Stavige, K.B.E., C.B, D.S.O., M.C.E.D. (First published by Longmans, 1959) Reprinted for Legacy's Diamond Jubilee, 1983stan savige, savige book, biography -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1983
The booklet gives a historical account of the early days of establishing Legacy. It is a personal reminder of the contribution made by Legatee Stan Savige. The account is an extract from 'There goes a man', the biography of Stanley Savige, the whole of chapter three plus a lead in from chapter two (pages 123 to 176 of the book).Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea.Printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type.Front cover. LEGACY. ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT. An extract from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E.,C.B.,D.S.O.,M.C.E.D. (First published by Longmans,1959). Reprinted for Legacy’s Diamond Jubilee, 1983stan savige, savige book -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Captain Albert Jacka VC Biography, 2017
Tells the story of one Australias finest soldiers and what they had to endure during the war.Glass covered picture frame showing Albert Jacka with a short run down on his life.Picture of Albert Jacka with his medals and biography of his life.albert jacka, world war one, lara r.s.l., vc winners, ww1 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Jill Robertson, MacRobertsonland, 2010
MacRobertson's chocolate factory in Fitzroy, Victoria, expanded to Ringwood at 323 Canterbury Road before takeover in 1968 by Cadbury-Schweppes P/L.Small paperback biography of Macpherson Robertson (1859-1945)"Meet the man behind some of Australia's favourite confectionery - including Freddo Frog, Cherry Ripe and Old Gold chocolate - a charming self-made millionaire and generous philanthropist whose spirit reflected the hopes and dreams of a young nation. MACROBERTSONLAND tells the amazing rags-to-riches tale of Macpherson Robertson, Austrlia's very own Willy Wonka." -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Ena Jarvis, 1983-2004
Ena Sophia Jarvis, nee Morant 1914-2004 migrated with her family from England and arrived in Eltham about 1938. Ena helped establish Eltham's first kindergarten and worked as an assistant and volunteer at Eltham Pre School for many years through to the early 1990s.Folder of brief biography, newspaper clippings and funeral readings ena jarvis, morant family, eltham pre school -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
CD-ROM, Melbourne University Press, Australian Dictionary of Biography Volumes 1 - 12 1788 - 1939 CD ROM, 1996
Contains volumes 1-12 of the Australian Dictionary of Biography.CD-ROM