index, ills, maps, p.164.non-fictionA history of the railways built in the Riverina district of New South Wales between 1855 & 1886. It focuses on the people involved, the government policies and the resources required to build the railways.riverina (n.s.w.) -- history, railroads -- new south wales -- riverina -- history

index, ills, maps, p.324.non-fictionWith the expansion of railways in the colonies that made up Australia in the 1860s, the area that was to becme known as the Riverina was no different to other productive farming areas insofar as seeking reliable and cheap means of conveying produce to the estavlished populated cities. The story of railways and Deniliquin is two-fold, one of success and the other of disappointment.new south wales -- riverina -- history, riverina (n.s.w.) -- history

Lake Mulwala is a man–made reservoir created through the construction of the Yarrawonga Weir across the Murray River, is located between Bundalong and Yarrawonga in Hume region of Victoria and Mulwala in the Riverina region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The weir was constructed in 1939 to provide water for irrigation of the surrounding district. The weir also serves as a crossing of the Murray between the two towns. It is a popular tourist destination for boating, fishing and other water recreation.Photographs demonstrate local Kiewa Valley residents enjoying a visit to the picturesque area of Lake Mulwala. Also provides a pictorial history of 1973.3 black and white photographs mounted on buff card. Photographs of a cruise on Lake Mulwala 25th Feb. 1973 1. Photo of unidentified man standing on the shore of Lake Mulwala beside cruise launch. 2. Group photo of people standing by cruise boat as others disembark. Woman in centre holding handbag may be Clare Roper (unconfirmed) 3. Photo of 2 men aboard cruise launch looking out over Lake Mulwala1. Handwritten at bottom of photo in black ink. 'Cruise on Lake Mulwala. 25th Feb. 1973' 2. Painted sign above cruise launch- Scenic Lake Cruises 3. No markingsclare roper

Albert Jaime Grassby, AM was an Australian politician who served as Minister for Immigration in the Labor Whitlam Government. He completed reforms in immigration and human rights, and is often known as the father of Australian "multiculturalism". Prior to this Grassby worked as a journalist and information officer for the CSIRO in Griffith, New South Wales.This item is a useful reference tool on the history of Griffith in New South Wales.A 46 pp paper back book titled, " Griffith of the Four Faces". on the front cover is a coloured aerial photograph of Griffith, New South Wales. The book contains coloured photographs and a history of the area.on front cover hand-written in blue pen - "M. Gilbert"griffith-new-south-wales griffith-history

Ill, p.560.non-fictionThe Australian Flying Corps (AFC), RAAF and WAAAF have attracted into their ranks many young men and women from the old Shires of Kerang, Cohuna, East Loddon and Gordon in north central Victoria and Wakool in the western Riverina district of New South Wales. This book tells some of their stories and exploits from 1914-1918, 1939-1945 and onwards to the 1990s. royal australian air force - history, royal australian air force - biographies

index, ill, maps, p.264.non-fictionThis book charts the development of the rail network that opened the northern Riverina region of southern New South Wales to closer settlement and agriculture.railroad construction - new south wales - history, railroad trains -- new south wales -- temora region -- history