186p, Photos.The people of Chisholm electorate have combined to remember the events of World War II and express their thanks and appreciation for the sacrifices made by others on their behalf. The personal accounts of enlisted servicemen and women, prisoners of war, people in reserved occupations, women and families commemorate and recognise all who were touched by this war. world war, 1939-1945, oral history, wooldridge> michael (dr.), mccoy> eleanor, armed forces, families, chisholm, essex heights primary school, surrey hills nursing home, williams> michelle, james> rebecca, hullin> mavis, carra> christopher, box hill high school, mount waverley secondary college, presbyterian ladies college, young> janet, o'donnell> margaret, green> roslyn, reed> eva, campbell> morfydd, sewell> keith, chisholm electorate oral history project for australia remembers 1945-1995, st. clare's catholic primary school, irwin> amanda

Various partiesReference, Research, InformationAlphabetic orderSubject Files have been created and compiled by members since 1958. The Files are defined as a Series. They include primary and secondary resources - newspaper and journal clippings, brochures, short histories of families and buildings, personal accounts, etc. - relating to people, places and events. The series as a whole is sorted alphabetically. Each component of the series is grouped by Secondary Values (the values of records to users) rather than by Primary Values (Provenance Order). There are approximately 500 separate Subject Files. While some files contain a small number of records, others contain numerous documents and manuscripts. The Subject Files are housed in four, four-drawer locked filing cabinets in the foyer of the Kew Heritage Centre in the Kew Library, and are housed in labelled, archivally sound folders.kew, boroondara, melbourne, victoriakew, boroondara, melbourne, victoria

Includes photographs, notes, bibliography, archival sources and index. 211 pagesnon-fictionThis brings to life the stories of the Boroondara residents who were impacted by WWI, both at home and overseas, by evocatively capturing the stories of Boroondara families and individuals whose lives were irreversibly changed by WWI. It follows the Boroondara ANZACs and their passage to war and details life at the time on the Home Front. The publication acts as a lasting legacy and provides a valuable resource for future generations. world war 1914-1918, boroondara, oral history, personal histories, australian society

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele used this Booklet as part of her research: "Belles of St. Mary's 1876–1983" is a commemorative history of St Mary's College, Bendigo, published in 1983 to celebrate more than a century of Catholic education. The book brings together historical information, photographs, school records and personal memories from former students and staff, preserving the story of the college and the community that shaped it. The history begins with the founding of St Mary's College in 1876 by the Sisters of Mercy. It describes the establishment of the school, the arrival of its first students and the steady growth of enrolments. As the school expanded, new classrooms, boarding facilities, chapels and specialist learning spaces were built to meet the needs of the growing student population. The support of the Bendigo community through fundraising and donations played an important role in this development. As the college grew throughout the early twentieth century, it continued to modernise its facilities while maintaining its Catholic identity. The history records the addition of science laboratories, libraries, dormitories and other buildings, as well as significant anniversaries and celebrations. It concludes by noting the amalgamation of St Mary's College with Marist Brothers College to form a new Catholic secondary college, marking the end of an important chapter in the school's history. A major focus of the publication is the personal memories of former students. These recollections describe school life during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, highlighting the close relationships between teachers and students, the strong religious atmosphere and the lasting friendships formed during their years at school. Former students recall small class sizes, daily prayers and Mass, music, concerts, sporting activities and the strong sense of community that characterised the college. Many memories come from former boarders, who describe daily routines in the dormitories, meal times, uniforms, study periods, recreation, choir practice and the discipline expected by the Sisters of Mercy. While the routines were often strict, the recollections also reflect warmth, humour and gratitude for the education and guidance they received. Throughout the publication, historical photographs and archival material complement the written accounts. Images of the original college buildings, early enrolment registers, principals, Sisters of Mercy, student groups and school events help illustrate the development of the college over more than one hundred years. A family history diagram also recognises generations of the Taylor family who were associated with the school. Overall, "Belles of St. Mary's 1876–1983" serves as both a historical record and a collection of personal memories. It celebrates the legacy of St Mary's College by documenting its growth, traditions and values while honouring the contributions of the Sisters of Mercy, staff, students and the wider Bendigo community. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - The Bells of St Mary's, compiled by Evelyn M. Sandie and David Hughes. This item includes the following document: 8672.30a Photocopy of a booklet 19 A4 Pages "The Bells of St Mary's" St Mary's College Bendigo. St Mary's amalgamated with Marist Brothers in 1984bendigo, michele matthews collection, st mary's college, evelyn sandie, david hughs