Showing 24 items matching "rigby publishers"
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Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Rigby Publishers Ltd, Ballarat Sketchbook, 1982
... ...Rigby Publishers Ltd...The book includes information and sketches such as the Ballarat Town Hall, Lake Wendouree, Sovereign Hill, St Andrew's Kirk, St Patrick's Cathedral, Warrenheip, former Ballarat Gaol, Arch of Victory, Old Colonist' Hall, Ballarat Post Office. 2 Copies .1 & .2 Ballarat Sketchbook Book Book Graham Hawley John Bechervaise Rigby Publishers Ltd ...Hard covered book of 56 pages, with an orange dust jacket. The book includes information and sketches such as the Ballarat Town Hall, Lake Wendouree, Sovereign Hill, St Andrew's Kirk, St Patrick's Cathedral, Warrenheip, former Ballarat Gaol, Arch of Victory, Old Colonist' Hall, Ballarat Post Office. 2 Copies .1 & .2ballarat, architecture, building, drawings -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Gavin Fry et al, Masterpieces of the Australian War Memorial, 1982
... ...Rigby Publishers...Masterpieces of the Australian War Memorial Book Hardcover book Gavin Fry Anne Gray Rigby Publishers ...'Masterpieces of the Australian War Memorial draws upon the vast collection of some 12000 works of art depicting the military conflicts in which Australia has been involved over the past 100 years.' [From inside cover]Brown hardcover book with a grey and white dust jacket. The dust jacket shows the title printed across the top of the cover, below which is an image of a green wooden chair with a folded flag on the seat; a military jacket with medals is draped over the back rest and a hat is perched on the corner, there are two military tage hanging on the back.non-fiction'Masterpieces of the Australian War Memorial draws upon the vast collection of some 12000 works of art depicting the military conflicts in which Australia has been involved over the past 100 years.' [From inside cover] australian war memorial, australian art, art and the war -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Adam-Smith, Patsy, Romance of Victorian Railways, 1980
... ...Rigby Publishers...Romance of Victorian Railways Book Adam-Smith, Patsy Rigby Publishers ...A description of Victorian railways history, written around themes relating to locomotives, workers, drivers and stationmasters and how the railway affected their lives. Illustrated, some in colour.ill, p.167.non-fictionA description of Victorian railways history, written around themes relating to locomotives, workers, drivers and stationmasters and how the railway affected their lives. Illustrated, some in colour.railroads -- victoria -- anecdotes, railway services. victoria. stories, anecdotes -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Peter Sekuless and Jacqueline Rees, Lest we Forget, 1986
... ...Rigby Publishers...Book Lest we Forget Book Book Peter Sekuless and Jacqueline Rees Rigby Publishers Griffith Press Lisa Berryman ...Book -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Gavin Fry & Anne Gray, Masterpieces of the Australian War Memorial, 1982
... ...Rigby Publishers...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Australian War Memorial Catalogue Masterpieces of the Australian War Memorial Book Gavin Fry & Anne Gray Rigby Publishers Everlast Printing Co Ltd ...Australian War Memorial Cataloguenon-fictionAustralian War Memorial Catalogue -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Frank Legg, The Eyes of Damien Parer, 1963
... ...Rigby Publishers...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges The Eyes of Damien Parer Book Frank Legg Rigby Publishers Griffin Press Pty Ltd. ... -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Book, GAVIN FRY & ANNE GRAY et al, MASTER PIECES OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - Art, 1982
... ...RIGBY PUBLISHERS....Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne 704.9'49994'007409947 Historical ISBN: 0 7270 1714 4 MASTER PIECES OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - Art Book GAVIN FRY & ANNE GRAY RIGBY PUBLISHERS. ...704.9'49994'007409947, historical, isbn: 0 7270 1714 4 -
Camberwell Historical SocietyBook, Rigby Publishers Limited, Rigby sketchbooks - St Kilda Road sketchbook, St Kilda sketchbook, Collingwood and Fitzroy sketchbook, Mildura and Wentworth sketchbook, Melbourne sketchbook, Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area sketchbook, 1974-1980
... Rigby Publishers Limited...Rigby sketchbooks - St Kilda Road sketchbook, St Kilda sketchbook, Collingwood and Fitzroy sketchbook, Mildura and Wentworth sketchbook, Melbourne sketchbook, Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area sketchbook. Book Book Rigby Publishers Limited ...6 Rigby sketchbooks 1974-1980 with illustrations. Drawings by: Bill Brodie, Annette Meikle, Arno Roger-Genersh, Peter Freeman. Text by: James Preston, Stan Marks, Brian McKinlay, Brian Carroll, Derek Woolcott. camberwell, melbourne -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Adam-Smith, Patsy, Romance of Victorian Railways, 1980
... ...Rigby Publishers...Romance of Victorian Railways Book Adam-Smith, Patsy Rigby Publishers ...History of the Victorian Railways.ill, p.166.non-fictionHistory of the Victorian Railways.railroads -- australia -- history, railroads -- australia -- victoria -- history. -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook, Douglas Lockwood (1918-1980), Australia's Pearl Harbour : Darwin 1942, 1984
... ...Rigby Publishers...From Trove 'Dorothy MJ Venosta' [on bookplate glued on first opening page] Paperback book with olive green cover and spine, cover also has a partial image of an artwork Australia's Pearl Harbour : Darwin 1942 Book Douglas Lockwood (1918-1980) Rigby Publishers ...'Includes index and Bibliography (page 213). Darwin. Air raids by Japan. Kaigun & Japan. Rikugun, 1942 (ANB/PRECIS SIN 0710946). Later published as: Australia under attack. Previous ed.: Adelaide : Rigby, 1972.' From TrovePaperback book with olive green cover and spine, cover also has a partial image of an artworkfiction'Includes index and Bibliography (page 213). Darwin. Air raids by Japan. Kaigun & Japan. Rikugun, 1942 (ANB/PRECIS SIN 0710946). Later published as: Australia under attack. Previous ed.: Adelaide : Rigby, 1972.' From Troveworld war two, wwii, ww2, darwin harbour attack, darwin, northern territory, australia -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook, Masterpieces of the Australian War Memorial, 1982
... Published by Rigby Publishers 1982...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Published by Rigby Publishers 1982 Hard cover with jacket. 144 pAGES with colour and black and white photographs. ...Hard cover with jacket. 144 pAGES with colour and black and white photographs. Acknowledgements appear in the rear.Published by Rigby Publishers 1982 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyLetter - re Captain George Gray, 1974
... ...rigby publishers...Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society Port Melbourne Town Hall 333 Bay Street Port Melbourne melbourne transport - shipping captain george henry (harry) gray rigby publishers A letter regarding book titles ("Down the Bay") listing Capt George Gray captain of 'Hygeia' as being deceased when he is very much alive. ...A letter regarding book titles ("Down the Bay") listing Capt George Gray captain of 'Hygeia' as being deceased when he is very much alive.transport - shipping, captain george henry (harry) gray, rigby publishers -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: Lest We Forget - The History of the Returned Services League 1916-1986 (2 COPIES)
... Author: Peter Sekules and Jacqueline Rees Publisher: Rigby Publishers, N.S.W. 1986...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road Author: Peter Sekules and Jacqueline Rees Publisher: Rigby Publishers, N.S.W. 1986 BOOK: Lest We Forget - The History of the Returned Services League 1916-1986 (2 COPIES) Book ... -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Seasonal card, Lady of St Kilda Christmas card, 1982
... The image of the ship was reproduced with permission from 'St Kilda Sketch Book by Bill Brodie and Stan Marks, published by Rigby Publishers. St Kilda was named after the ship, often seen near Melbourne in the 1840s....The image of the ship was reproduced with permission from 'St Kilda Sketch Book by Bill Brodie and Stan Marks, published by Rigby Publishers. St Kilda was named after the ship, often seen near Melbourne in the 1840s. ...Unused official Christmas card from St Kilda Mayor Elaine Miller, and husband Rob, in 1982. The image of the ship was reproduced with permission from 'St Kilda Sketch Book by Bill Brodie and Stan Marks, published by Rigby Publishers. St Kilda was named after the ship, often seen near Melbourne in the 1840s.Folded white card printed both sides in black, with image of the ship 'the Lady of St Kilda' on the frontst kilda mayor elaine miller -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Favourite Australian Bush Songs
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Favourite Australian Bush Songs Compiled by Lionel Long & Graham Jenkin Publisher: Rigby Limited Date: 1964...The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village shipwrecked-artefact book pattison collection warrnambool library warrnambool mechanics’ institute ralph eric pattison corangamite regional library service warrnambool city librarian mechanics’ institute library victorian library board warrnambool books and records warrnambool children’s library great ocean road Favourite Australian Bush Songs Lionel Long Graham Jenkin Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 784.4994 LON Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Fly paper has a stamo from Warrnambool Public Library Favourite Australian Bush Songs Compiled by Lionel Long & Graham Jenkin Publisher: Rigby Limited Date: 1964 Favourite Australian Bush Songs Book ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Favourite Australian Bush Songs Compiled by Lionel Long & Graham Jenkin Publisher: Rigby Limited Date: 1964Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 784.4994 LON Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Fly paper has a stamo from Warrnambool Public Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, favourite australian bush songs, lionel long, graham jenkin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - GOLD ESCORTS IN AUSTRALIA, c1978
... Gold Escorts in Australia. Publisher: Rigby Ltd, Melbourne. ISBN: 0 7270 0496 4. 64 pages. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BOOK gold transport L J Blake L J Blake Gold Escorts in Australia. Publisher: Rigby Ltd, Melbourne. ISBN: 0 7270 0496 4. 64 pages. ...Gold Escorts in Australia. Publisher: Rigby Ltd, Melbourne. ISBN: 0 7270 0496 4. 64 pages. Photographs, illustrations.L J Blakebook, gold transport, l j blake -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - COVERED WAGONS IN AUSTRALIA, c1979
... Hard cover, 64 pages. Publisher; Rigby Ltd. Melbourne. ISBN;07270 0798. ...Hard cover, 64 pages. Publisher; Rigby Ltd. Melbourne. ISBN;07270 0798. ...Covered Wagons In Australia. Hard cover, 64 pages. Publisher; Rigby Ltd. Melbourne. ISBN;07270 0798. Inscriptions/Markings; signature of Les Blake. Bendigo Historical Society stamp inside coverLes Blakebook, transport, les blake -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - PLACE NAMES OF VICTORIA
... Author: Leslie Bamford James Blake, 1913. Publisher: Rigby Ltd, Melbourne. ISBN: 0 7270 07270 3. ...Author: Leslie Bamford James Blake, 1913. Publisher: Rigby Ltd, Melbourne. ISBN: 0 7270 07270 3. ...Place Names of Victoria. First Published 1977. Author: Leslie Bamford James Blake, 1913. Publisher: Rigby Ltd, Melbourne. ISBN: 0 7270 07270 3. Photographs. 294 pages. Inscriptions/Markings; autographed by Les Blake, Bendigo Historiacl Society stamp inside front cover.Les Blakebook, place names, towns of victoria names named from to -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBook - Collection of reference texts on shells, 1964-2004
... , Adelaide: Rigby Publishers, 1981 (4111.24); Deas, Walter, "Seashells of Australia", Adelaide: Rigby Ltd, 1974 (4111.25)...., Adelaide: Rigby Publishers, 1981 (4111.24); Deas, Walter, "Seashells of Australia", Adelaide: Rigby Ltd, 1974 (4111.25). ...Collection of reference texts on seashells. Includes: Dance, Peter S., "Seashells", London: Treasure Press, 1971 (4111.1); "Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Seashelss of Indonesia, 2004 (4111.2); Dance, Peter S., "Shells", Pymble: Harper Collins, 1992 (4111.3); Linder, Gert, "Seahshells of the world", Sydney: Australia & New Zealand Book Company, 1977 (4111.4); Wilson, B. R. & K. Gillett, "Australian Shells", Sydney: Reed, 1971 (4111.5); Harasewych, M.G., "Shells: Jewels from the Sea", New York: Rizzoli, 1989 (4111.6); "The Golden Stamp Book of Seashells", Wisonsin: Golden Books, 1975 (4111.7); Taylor, John & Jerry G. Walls, "Cowries", Neputune City: T.F.H. Pblications, 1975 (4111.8); Child, John & John Currey, "Shells and the Seashore", Melbourne: Landsdowne Press, 1972 (4111.9); "Sea Shells", London: Orbis Books, 1971 (4111.10); Dance, S. Peter, "Shells and shell collecting", London: Hamlyn, 1972 (4111.11); Clayton, JM, "All colour book of Seashells:, London: Octopus Books, 1974 (4111.12); "Exploring the Secrets of Nature", London: Reader's Digest, 1994 (4111.13); Habe, Tadashige, "Shells of the Western Pacific in colour: Vol I", Osaka: Hoikusha, 1964 (4111.14); Habe, Tadashige, "Shells of the Western Pacific in colour: Vol II", Osaka: Hoikusha, 1964 (4111.15); Dance, Peter S. (ed.), "The Encyclopedia of Shells", Sydney: Australia & New Zealand Book Company, 1977 (4111.16); Hinton, Alan, "Guide to Shells of Papua New Guinea", Port Moseby: Robert Brown and Associates, nd (4111.17); Hinton, Alan, "Guide to Australian Shells", Port Moseby: Robert Brown and Associates, nd (4111.18); "The How and Why wonder book of seashells", New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1972 (4111.19); Child, J., "Australian Golden Stamp Book: Australian Seashells",Sydney: Golden Press, 1971 (4111.20); Hinton, Alan, "Shells of New Guinea and the Central Indo-Pacific", Port Morsby; Milton: Robert Brown and Associates Pty Ltd; The Jacaranda Press, 1975 (4111.21); Coleman, Neville, "Shells in Australia", Sydney: Reed, 1978 (4111.22); Coleman, Neville, "What Shell is That?", Sydney: Ure Smith Press, 1988 (4111.23); Coleman, Neville, "Shells Alive!", Adelaide: Rigby Publishers, 1981 (4111.24); Deas, Walter, "Seashells of Australia", Adelaide: Rigby Ltd, 1974 (4111.25).maritime, marine ecology, sea shells, reference, natural history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Elizabeth Burchill 1904-2003, New Guinea Nurse, 1967
... Spine and back of dust jacket are olive green in colour with title, author's name, publisher's name and logo printed in white on the spine. New Guinea Nurse Book Illustrated book Elizabeth Burchill 1904-2003 Rigby Limited Dai Nippon Printing Co. ...Elizabeth Burchill offers a personal account of her experiences working as a nurse in Papua New Guinea during the 1960's. The book provides insights into the medical challenges, cultural differences and daily life of nurses serving a population with unique health needs and beliefs, including encounters with traditional practices and the establishment of medical facilities in remote areas.Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a light green cover with title, author's name, publisher's name and logo embossed in gilt on the spine. Dust jacket has a photograph of a woman (Elizabeth Burchill) and baby as background to the front, with title and author's name printed in white. Spine and back of dust jacket are olive green in colour with title, author's name, publisher's name and logo printed in white on the spine.non-fictionElizabeth Burchill offers a personal account of her experiences working as a nurse in Papua New Guinea during the 1960's. The book provides insights into the medical challenges, cultural differences and daily life of nurses serving a population with unique health needs and beliefs, including encounters with traditional practices and the establishment of medical facilities in remote areas.elizabeth burchill 1904-2003, nursing-papua new guinea, missions, medical-papua new-guinea -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Jennifer Hagger 1939, Australian Colonial Medicine, 1979
... Rigby Limited...Stock Journal Publishers...Title, author's surname , publisher's name and mark are also printed on the spine. Australian Colonial Medicine Book Illustrated book Jennifer Hagger 1939- Rigby Limited Stock Journal Publishers ...A record of the development of medical care in Australia from the First Fleet to the late nineteenth century.Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has an olive green cover with title, author's surname, publishe's name and mark embossed in silver on the spine. Dust jacket has a yellow background with dark and light olive print. On the front cover is an illustration of a woman with a baby ('On the wallaby track' 1896 by Frederick McCubbin).Title is printed above, and author's name below this illustration. Title, author's surname , publisher's name and mark are also printed on the spine.non-fictionA record of the development of medical care in Australia from the First Fleet to the late nineteenth century. medicine-australia- to [ca.1900], medicine-australia-history -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Rigby Limited, The first royal tour 1867-1868, 1970
... publisher's name stamped in gilt on spine. Dustjacket has an orange and black print of the assassination attempt on Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh in Sydney 1868. Title and author's name overprinted in white on front and spine The first royal tour 1867-1868 Book Illustrated book Rigby Limited Dai Nippon Printing Co. ...In July, 1867, the Australian colonies were electrified by the news that they were to be visited by royalty. Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria and commander of H.M.S. Galatea, was en route from Europe. He landed in South Australia on a blazing November day, and he was welcomed with an exuberant Colonial loyalty which, as one of his equerries sniffly remarked "seemed ignorant of protocol." During his visits to South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland, the Prince was swept along on a tide of frenzied enthusiasm. Each State tried to outdo the others in the splendour of its receptions and the garishness of its decorations. In Melbourne, a Free Banquet in honour of the Prince turned into a drunken fiasco. On the goldfields, he lunched down a mine and "helped himself rather liberally from a selection of nuggets. He was cheered by convicts in Tasmania, wrangled over by Queensland politicians and bombarded with bouquets, Declarations of Loyalty, and innumerable speeches. Surrounded by city fathers, Bishops, brass bands, fireworks and uproarious multitudes, he went from one triumph to another. Finally, he was shot in Sydney, and his recovery was accompanied by even more passionate demonstrations of loyalty. These were inflamed by revulsion against the would-be assassin, who was hurried to the gallows as the Prince sailed for home. His departure closed a colourful chapter in Australian history, of which the author writes with humour and gustoIllustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a blue cloth binding with title, author and publisher's name stamped in gilt on spine. Dustjacket has an orange and black print of the assassination attempt on Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh in Sydney 1868. Title and author's name overprinted in white on front and spinenon-fictionIn July, 1867, the Australian colonies were electrified by the news that they were to be visited by royalty. Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria and commander of H.M.S. Galatea, was en route from Europe. He landed in South Australia on a blazing November day, and he was welcomed with an exuberant Colonial loyalty which, as one of his equerries sniffly remarked "seemed ignorant of protocol." During his visits to South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, and Queensland, the Prince was swept along on a tide of frenzied enthusiasm. Each State tried to outdo the others in the splendour of its receptions and the garishness of its decorations. In Melbourne, a Free Banquet in honour of the Prince turned into a drunken fiasco. On the goldfields, he lunched down a mine and "helped himself rather liberally from a selection of nuggets. He was cheered by convicts in Tasmania, wrangled over by Queensland politicians and bombarded with bouquets, Declarations of Loyalty, and innumerable speeches. Surrounded by city fathers, Bishops, brass bands, fireworks and uproarious multitudes, he went from one triumph to another. Finally, he was shot in Sydney, and his recovery was accompanied by even more passionate demonstrations of loyalty. These were inflamed by revulsion against the would-be assassin, who was hurried to the gallows as the Prince sailed for home. His departure closed a colourful chapter in Australian history, of which the author writes with humour and gustohrh prince alfred duke of edinburgh, australia - description - travel 1860's, south africa - description - travel -1860's, voyages around the world -
Mont De LanceyBook, John Larkins, The Book of the Dandenongs, 1978
... 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. The Book of the Dandenongs Book John Larkins Rigby ...The 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.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 -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Norris, Kathleen, Love calls the tune, First published 1945 (this edition 1949)
... Rigby, c/o Mrs ------- (illegible), 93 Arthur Circle, Canberra". 189 p. : orange cover, title and author's name printed in black on spine. Section of original dust jacket pasted to front, with image showing a family having tea - an older woman is pouring into cups from a silver teapot, while a waiter or servant stands behind her with a tureen on a tray. Two young women and a young man are also at the table, on which there are dishes of fruit, scones, jam etc. Publisher's ...Romance fiction. A 'modern' woman experiences conflict between her career and marriage.189 p. : orange cover, title and author's name printed in black on spine. Section of original dust jacket pasted to front, with image showing a family having tea - an older woman is pouring into cups from a silver teapot, while a waiter or servant stands behind her with a tureen on a tray. Two young women and a young man are also at the table, on which there are dishes of fruit, scones, jam etc. Publisher's summary of the plot, cut from dust jacket, is pasted to front end paper.fictionRomance fiction. A 'modern' woman experiences conflict between her career and marriage.fiction, romance, kathleen norris
