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Public Record Office Victoria and the National Archives of Australia hold many government records about Aboriginal people in Victoria. This guide is designed to help Victorian Aboriginal people find records about their family and country. It will also assist anyone researching the history and administration of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria to find relevant records.document reproductions, maps, b&w photographsarchives, archives directories, historical sources, public records, victorian history

Street directories—especially historical ones like the Sands and McDougall, Melways & Morgan's series—are far more than just old address books. They’re rich, layered records of urban life that serve multiple purposes across disciplines. Urban and Local History - Chronicle development: Directories show how suburbs and cities evolved—street names, housing density, and infrastructure. - Track land use: They document residential, commercial, and industrial activity, helping researchers understand zoning and environmental changes over time. - Reveal social patterns: Listings of trades, professions, and businesses offer insight into the economic and cultural makeup of a community. Genealogy and Family Research - Locate ancestors: They often include names, occupations, and addresses, making them invaluable for tracing family movements and connections. - Fill gaps in records: When census or electoral rolls are missing or incomplete, directories can provide continuity. cademic and Community Research - Support civic projects: Community groups use them to document local stories, map historical events, or advocate for preservation. - Enable comparative studies: Researchers can analyze changes across decades by comparing editions. Environmental and Planning Use - Identify past industries: Useful for environmental audits and contamination checks—e.g., locating former factories or dry cleaners on a site. - Support heritage studies: They help planners and historians assess the historical significance of buildings or precincts. Academic and Community Research - Support civic projects: Community groups use them to document local stories, map historical events, or advocate for preservation. - Enable comparative studies: Researchers can analyze changes across decades by comparing editions. If you're working on something around Sunshine, Victoria, these directories are gold—especially when paired with rate books, electoral rolls, and maps. Want help locating a specific entry or tracing a street’s evolution? I’d be glad to dig in with you. Morgan's Official Street Directory 1951 Melbourne & Suburbs 4'6 110 Quick Reference Maps Used By The Police & Fire Brigadesdirectory, wlodarczyk

This booklet was compiled by Orbost Shire council in 1993. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost.This booklet is a useful reference tool.A foolscap sized document of approximately 60 pp titled COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORY Shire of Orbost March 1993.It has a red cover with plastic binding. It contains addresses and phone numbers of community groups in the shire and includes Mallacoota, Bemm River, Marlo, Cann River and Orbost.I it also has population statistics from the 1991 census - 6562 or the Shire of Orbost.orbost-history community-groups-orbost-1993

The 1884-1885 Directory was the first year of publication for the Middleton and Manning's Gippsland Directory. It was first published by Ale Middleton and Francis Beresford Manning. Beginning with advertisements from local businesses of the time, this is followed by a short gazetteer of places around the region, as well as general information on the districts of Gippsland. The main part of the Directory consisting of about 100 pages, is the Alphabetical Directory. Listed alphabetically by surname under each region, this lists heads of household (mostly male but there are a few females mentioned), together with their occupation and address.The list includes farmers, labourers, coach painters, dairywoman, teacher, saddler, brickmaker, merchant, laundress, hotel keeper, minister of religion, dressmaker, grocer, grazier, gasfitter, seedsman, coachbuilder, engineer, auctioneer, upholsterer, fowler, journalist, surveyor, musician, traveller, watchmaker, solicitor, restaurant keeper, blacksmith and miner. It is not just "business owners" mentioned in this directory it is everyone. (ref Gen E Books)This is a useful reference tool.A 135 pp soft covered book with an orange/brown cover. On the front cover in black print is a range of advertisements or local businesses. It contains a short gazetteer of places in the region as well as general information on the districts of Gippsland. The main part of the directory is an alphabetical list of the household , with occupations and addresses. This is a reprint of the original.directory-gippsland book-middleton-manning-1884-5

This is a reprint of an original which was published in Melbourne by Butler &​ Brooke, Little Collins Street East. The original printer was W.H.Williams, 23 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne. On the spine was the title: Wood's Point and Gipps Land general directory, 1866.This is a copy of contemporary records of residents and businesses of Woods Point and Gippsland of 1866. It is a useful research tool.A soft covered 97pp book covered in clear plastic. The cover is blue with the title "Butlers Wood Point and Gippsland Directory" in black print with a black page border. It is a directory of residents, contemporary businesses (1866) and road guides. directory-gippsland-1866 butlers-directory

HistoricalLarge black booklet with brightly coloured cover with tourist photos. Inside is black type with descriptions, maps, advertisements and photos. Guide is smaller with white and red writing and maps. Inside it has red writing on history, climate and information on Phillip Island and small advertisements of attractions.Tourist Directory, Published by Westernport Healesville Regional Tourist Authority Victoria. Printed by Standard Newspapers, Cheltenham. Guide to Phillip Island & surrounds.Phillip Island Information Centre RMB 1305 Newhaven.tourism, tourist brochure, accomodation, restaurants, map of phillip island