A photographic history of Belgrave, Upwey, Tecoma and Upper Ferntree Gully. The front cover is of a painting 'Wintry Sunset Belgrave 1913' from a series of 36 paintings by Charlie Hammond between 1910 and 1953. It is of the country town, Belgrave, showing a dirt road with a bullock team, with trees surrounding the road. Inside, are black and white and coloured photographs of paintings, people in general life and historical information about the areas noted. Pp.104.non-fictionFollowing the success of Volume 1, this follow-up edition is slightly different to the first one by gathering photos together under some new headings More attention is given to some aspects of local history, the pioneer families and community organisations than previously. The historical society's main interest is the history of the Dandenong Ranges and the communities of Belgrave, Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and surrounds. australian history, history of the dandenong ranges victoria, history victoria

A photographic history of Belgrave, Upwey, Tecoma and Upper Ferntree Gully. The front cover is of a painting of the Upwey Railway Station with Puffing Billy in 1912 by Charlie Hammond. The train is being met by the Tullidge sisters, Francis, Sarah and Emily. Inside, are black and white and coloured photographs of paintings, people in general life and historical information about the areas noted. Pp.128.non-fictionFollowing the success of Volumes 1 and 2, this third edition is slightly different to the first ones in that it has filled some of the gaps by gathering photos not previously covered. It has been expanded to having 128 pages with fewer historical errors. The historical society's main interest is the history of the Dandenong Ranges and the communities of Belgrave, Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and surrounds. australian history, history of the dandenong ranges victoria, history victoria

A history of Melbourne's Ash forestsPaperback. Front cover has a painting on it. The painting is "Ferntree Gully in the Dandenong Ranges, 1857", painted by Eugene von Guerard.Tom Griffiths with assistance from the Historic Places Branch,/ Department of Conservation and Environment, Victoria,/ and the Monash Public History Group Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779historic site, victoria, ash range, history, griffiths, tom

A history of Melbourne's Ash forestsPaperback. Front cover has a painting on it. Painting is "Ferntree Gully in the Dandenong Ranges, 1857", painted by Eugene von Guerard.Tom Griffiths with assistance from the Historic Places Branch,/ Department of Conservation and Environment, Victoria,/ and the Monash Public History Group Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779historic site, victoria, ash range, history, griffiths, tom

A history of Melbourne's Ash forestsPaperback. Front cover has a painting on it. Painting is "Ferntree Gully in the Dandenong Ranges, 1857", painted by Eugene von Guerard.Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779historic site, victoria, ash range, history, griffiths, tom

A colourful covered book showing a road winding through the beautiful autumn trees in the Dandenong Ranges approximately 40km from Melbourne. The title The Dandenong Ranges is printed in white lettering at the top with the two authors listed below. The spine has the title, authors and M symbol for Melbourne Publishers. The title page has the same information with Portraits of Victoria added at the bottom right. There is a Contents, Introduction and then in alphabetical order, stunning photographs and detailed information about each place included. Mont De Lancey Historical Homestead is featured on p.144. At the back is an Acknowlegments list. Pp. 151.non-fictionTourists come from all over the world to enjoy the prized gardens of Victoria's Dandenong Ranges. This beautifully produced book showcases the splendour of the public and private gardens of the Dandenongs as well as its unique villages and native animals and birds.dandenong ranges - victoria, dandenong ranges - history, tourism victoria

A brown hardcover book with a brown and colourful dust jacket featuring an autumn photograph of the countryside from the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria. The title is printed at the top of the front cover in orange and white lettering along with the author. The front and back end papers have a photograph of a green illustration of Melbourne as seen from the Dandenongs. The front flap of the dust jacket gives an overview of the contents and the back one gives details of the author, John Larkin and his background. The title page notes the title, author and publisher information. Further titles written by this author are listed opposite the title page. Inside are Contents, Acknowledgements, Chapters on the history, photographs throughout and an Index at the back. P. 192.non-fictionThe Book of the Dandenongs by John Larkins (1978) is a detailed, illustrated history and description of Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, exploring the area's transition from early timber-getting to a tourist destination. It covers the region's unique culture, bushfires, and landmarks like Puffing Billy. history - victoria, history - the dandenongs, tourism - victoria

This book has a colourful front and back full cover photograph of the tourist train, Puffing Billy. The title, Outdoors in the Dandenongs is printed in red with the author's name in blue underneath. The spine has the title, author and publisher printed in red. The title page has the title, author and publisher with a black outlined illustration of a lyrebird. On the back of the front end paper is a list of four more books by the same author. There is a Contents page, a List of Maps and Charts, an Introduction, Background Information, photographs of the area and more. 32 detailed maps are included with an Index to Places and features at the back. non-fictionThis book by Tyrone T. Thomas, published in 1981 by Hill of Content, is a 90-page guide covering the history and natural attractions of the Dandenong Ranges. It features 32 maps and explores the region's development, including timber felling, the Puffing Billy railway, and walking trails. the dandenong ranges - victoria, dandenongs, tourism victoria

A book with a colourful double cover photograph of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria. The title is printed in red lettering at the top of the front cover with 'Clean, fresh air, lush green timbered scenery only a short trip from Melbourne' printed in white underneath. The author and photographer are printed in white below. The book is filled with beautiful photographs of the many aspects of the Ranges and what can be seen and experienced there. Pp. 32non-fictionThis book offers an illustrated historical overview of the iconic Melbourne mountain range. It highlights the area's transition from indigenous hunting grounds to a popular tourist, residential, and forestry destination, featuring photographs by E.R. Rotherham. dandenong ranges - victoria, dandenong ranges - tourism and travel, dandenong ranges - history

This is a local history of the Shire of Sherbrooke in Victoria, Australia, documenting its development. The cover front has a beautiful green toned scene of the forest trees with the title printed at the top in pale green lettering outlined in black. The author is printed in yellow at the bottom. The title page lists the publishing details with Original pen and ink drawings by Jillienne Winzenried printed at the bottom. There is an Acknowledgements page, Foreword, Contents and Introduction. At the back, Chapter 18 is a Prologue, followed by three Appendices, Endnotes and an Index. Throughout the book are black and white photos as well as coloured ones, maps, illustrations, lists, advertisements. The back cover has a photograph with a black surround depicting a woman seated looking at autumn leaves. Pp. 374 non-fictionThis 374-page work traces the history of the Shire of Sherbrooke in Victoria, Australia. It covers the region's development from before European colonisation up to the bicentennial year. Sherbrooke Forest is a prominent 800+ hectare section of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, located about 40 km east of Melbourne. Famous for its towering Mountain Ash trees and dense fern gullies, it is a premier location for spotting wild lyrebirds, wallabies, and cockatoos. The forest offers popular hiking trails, including the walk to Sherbrooke Falls, and multiple picnic areas like Grants Picnic Ground. australian history, dandenong ranges - history, dandenong ranges - tourism and travel, tourism - victoria, sherbrooke forest - victoria

A cream rectangular paperback history book bound at the spine with spiral black plastic. The front cover has an illustration of a coach with three horses standing on a dirt road outside a weatherboard house. The title page has the details of the author and compiler who researcehd the book. Inside there is a poem by Jean Nation Sept 1989, Special Acknowledgements, a Foreword and Introduction. The book contains information about the early settlement of the Nation family in the Goldrush days. There are photographs, family trees and full details about their lives and those around them. Pp. 102.non-fictionRobert 'Bert' Nation (R.S. Nation) was a pioneer coachman and mail contractor in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria. He established a vital horse-drawn coach and mail service connecting the Belgrave Railway Station to the newly settled village of Monbulk. The coach journey was challenging, traversing the steep and heavily timbered dirt tracks of the Dandenong Ranges before the road network was well-developed.coaches, horsedrawn coaches, horsedrawn vehicles, vehicles, dandenong ranges - history

A colourful covered book showing a scene of beautiful vineyards in autumn in the Yarra Valley and surrounds approximately 40km from Melbourne. The title is printed in blue and white lettering at the top with the two authors listed below. The spine has the title, authors and M symbol for Melbourne Publishers. The title page has the same information with Portraits of Victoria added at the bottom right. There is a Contents, Introduction and then in alphabetical order, stunning photographs and detailed information about each place. At the back is an Acknowlegments and Directory of places of interest. It provides a comprehensive guide to the region's top spots—such as Healesville Sanctuary, the giant Redwoods, and local wineries—through 173 pages of stunning photography and history.non-fictionJust over an hour’s drive from central Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is Victoria’s premier cold-climate wine region. It offers a mix of world-class wineries, artisanal farm gates, and lush, mountainous hinterlands that stretch into the Dandenong Ranges and the foothills of the Victorian Alps. Outside of Melbourne, settlement in the Yarra Valley represented a very significant segment in the history and economic development of the state of Victoria. In the 1850s, the region was on the bustling route to the Warburton goldfields. The Yarra River was also the main traffic path for the timers industry during the 1890s, as such, it was developed as the primary food production region for Melbourne.dandenong ranges - victoria, dandenong ranges - history, tourism victoria

A white covered book with a compass shaped circle with blue compass points around the edge; featured in the middle is a coloured photograph of a lyrebird. A Mont de Lancey stamp is at the top right of the cover. Inside is an Introduction by M.J. Harkins, Director of Tourism - Victoria, a detailed map of the Ranges with a Legend, as well as listing Art Galleries, Restaurants and Nurseries at the time of publication. Full coloured photographs of suburbs and the area are throughout the book. The back cover states - The biggest spectacular in the business, with a photograph overlooking the area, taken from the Observatory at Mount Dandenong. Pp.24non-fictionThis is a vintage guidebook featuring a Superb Lyrebird on the cover. It contains coloured pictures with information of many of the local suburbs and area.dandenong ranges - history, dandenong ranges - victoria, dandenong ranges - tourism and travel

ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA brief illustrated history of the 2'6" Puffing Billy railway from Upper Fern Tree Gully to Gembrook in Victoriavr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, puffing billy - victoria - history

p.12.non-fictionA short research report about the lesser known narrow gauge timber tramway of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria.narrow gauge railroads - australia - history, timber tramways - australia - history

A history of narrow-gauge railways in Victoria including the Gembrook railway.The opening of the Fern Tree Gully to Gembrook narrow gauge railway in 1900 was significant in enabling the more efficient transport of people, supplies and produce.Hard cover book with glossy coloured photographs on front and back cover of narrow gauge steam trainsOn front cover, printed: 'THE NARROW GAUGE / WHITFIELD. GEMBROOK. CROWES. WALHALLA / NICK ANCHEN'narrow gauge railways, victoria, dandenong ranges