non-fictionThe history of the Narre Warren Railway Station School from its inception to its rejuvenation as Narre Warren Station School No 5100 in 1975narre warren station school, narre warren (vic.)

non-fictionIn 1877 John O'Brien selected Negoura at Swifts Creek, and the O'Brien name has been prominent and well-known in the district since. Pat O'Brien is the third son of John's eldest grandson, Jack (dec) and Clare O'Brien, who have farmed at "Fernlea", Ensay since 1948. He grew up and went to school in Ensay and then to boarding school at St Patrick's College, Sale. From 1952 to 1965, he worked in the Ensay district as a shearer, contract fencer and general farm hand. He was actively involved in community affairs becoming president of the Ensay Tennis Club for three years and was a foundation member of the Ensay Bowling Club. For 14 years he played for the Ensay Football team and for seven of those years was a delegate to the Omeo District Football League. After leaving Ensay in 1965 he spent two years in Bairnsdale before moving to Morwell and later Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley. After leading the highly successful Save our Shire campaign from 1983-86, he served two terms on the Shire of Traralgon, becoming president in 1990. In 1959, Pat married Ann Smyth whose forebears, the O'Rourkes, moved from the Monaro in New South Wales to Gelantipy in the 1830's. So they are both true-blue Gippslanders. They have seven children and nine grandchildren to date and now live in Merimbula. Conscious that much of the history of his family, neighbours and friends is being lost, he wrote this book because he believes that the stories and characters mentioned are part of our heritage and should not be forgotten. (Back cover)gippsland region (vic.) -- history, biography, ensay station, swifts creek (vic.)

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. (Mont de Lacey)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. It covers local artists, halls, schools, train stations and Puffing Billy.dandenong ranges, photographic history

Tooradin State School officially opened on April 12, 1875, with Mrs. Adelaide Dredge as the first teacher at 50 Tooradin Station Road. In 1975 the school relocated to Bayview Road. The former school site is recognised for its historical significance, although the buildings are gone, some of the trees remain.Black and white photograph of school children in grades 1 to 6 at Tooradin State School in 1959. Back row: Isabel Bradshaw (Evans) Teacher, ------, I. Schepers, ------, John Carter, ? Radion, Brian Codner, Jim Dawson, Colin East, Gary Burgess, -----, Gert Schepers, John Carter?, Bill Richards Head Teacher, Third row: Robert Dawson, Faye Mitchell,-----, Janette Coram, -----, Dulcie Mynard, Dale Adams, Loris Ward, Marion Mynard, Lyn Carter, Sharna Coram. Second Row: Russell Popple, -----,-----,-----,-----,Diane Dawson, Rosemary Coventry, ? Mynard, -----,-----,? Carter, Anne Adams, -----,-----, Lionel East. Front row: Ronnie Clay,-----,-----,-----, Albert Clay, Terry Evans, Robert Wheatley, ------, Geoffrey Wheatley, ? Carter, Ashley Bould, David Dawsontooradin state school, tooradin (vic.)

Tooradin State School officially opened on April 12, 1875, with Mrs. Adelaide Dredge as the first teacher at 50 Tooradin Station Road. In 1975 the school relocated to Bayview Road. The former school site is recognised for its historical significance, although the buildings are gone, some of the trees remain. Black and White photograph of school children and teacher from Tooradin State School c1958. Prep to Grade 2. Back Row: Robert Wheatley, -----, Isabel Bradshaw, Teacher. Third row: ? Van Wyck, Gert Schepers, Colin East, -----, Adrian Schepers, Second row: Ashely Bould, Diane Dawson, Rosemary Coventry, Sharna Coram, Dulcie Mynard, Janette Coram, Christine Mynard, I Carter, Anne Adams,-----. Front Row: ? Carter,-----, Geoffrey Wheatley, David Dawsom, Gary Dunstan, -----, Ronnie Clay.tooradin state school, tooradin (vic.)

Tooradin State School officially opened on April 12, 1875, with Mrs. Adelaide Dredge as the first teacher at 50 Tooradin Station Road. In 1975 the school relocated to Bayview Road. The former school site is recognised for its historical significance, although the buildings are gone, some of the trees remain.Photograph of Tooradin State School pupils and teacher grades 3 to 4 1956. Teacher Mr Bicknell Top Row: -------, Terry Hewson, Don Smith, Graeme Bell, Tony Jenner, Brian Codner, Johnnie Popple,-----,-----. Centre row: Dale Adams, Shirley Dean, Possie Popple, Merle Clay, Maria Mierziva, Jennifer Wright, Myrah Dean, Lyn Dawson. Bottom Row: Jury Radion, John Carter, Geoff Carter, Gary Codner, ? Wright, ? Wright, Francis Evans, Jim Dawson. tooradin state school, tooradin (vic.)

Tooradin State School officially opened on April 12, 1875, with Mrs. Adelaide Dredge as the first teacher at 50 Tooradin Station Road. In 1975 the school relocated to Bayview Road. The former school site is recognised for its historical significance, although the buildings are gone, some of the trees remain. Black and white school photo of students and teacher at Tooradin State School 1956. Top row: -----, Robert Dawson, ? Hewson, Gary Burgess, ------, Albert Clay, -----. Middle row: ? Wright, -----, Lyn Carter, Miss R Furnell (Teacher), Rosemary Coventry, Dianne Dawson, Fay Mitchell, -----. Bottom row: Russell Popple, John Dean, -----, -----, -----, -----, -----.tooradin (vic.), tooradin state school