This book by Kornelia Freeman & Ulo Pukk, Melbourne Books, 2011 is intended as a pictorial/display book to entice readers to visit the tourist areas of the Dandenongs. It includes some historical information. Elaine Morris, the recipient and possibly the donor of this book, was a Nobelius descendant and a former Museum volunteer.This book is retained as a reference book for visitors to the Museum wanting to know about tourist destinations throughout the Dandenongs and some related history.Hard-cover Pictorial book of towns and tourist areas in the Dandenong Ranges. Color photographs. 151 pagesHandwritten individual signatures on cover page: 'Carey Williams, June Styling, Beryl Bartacek, Chris Britton, Dennis Alexander-Hale, R Kendall' Card inside book with handwritten inscription: 'With many thanks Elaine / from the NHPEM COM / Carey Williams / 18 April 2012the dandenong ranges, kornelia freeman, ulo pukk, 2011

This book was written by Kornelia Freeman & Ulo Pukk and published by Melbourne Books in 2014. The book is intended as a pictorial/display book with some historical information to entice readers to visit the tourist areas of the Dandenongs and is a new and expanded edition of a previous book which was published in 2011. This book is retained as a reference book for visitors to the Museum wanting to know more about tourist destinations in the Dandenong Ranges and some related history. Hard-cover pictorial book of towns and tourist areas in the Dandenong Ranges. Color photographs. 181 pagesthe dandenong ranges, kornelia freeman, ulo pukk, 2014

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

non-fictionA study of the Dandenong Ranges environment to provide factual information for the use of conservation groups and governments in advocacy and planning for the protection of the natural resources of the area. John Bush (noted inside front cover as L.J. Bush) bought this book in 1974 at around the time he and his wife bought a property in Emerald. Entries circled in Appendix 1 indicated indigenous plants that he planned to plant in their garden. John referenced this book when he was completing a thesis as part of a Masters Degree in Environmental Science.dandenong ranges, environment, conservation

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

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

64 p.; 22 cmnon-fictionTour routes in the Dandenong Ranges, including maps.dandenong ranges, tourism, cardinia reservoir, emerald lake park, aura vale lake, crystal brook park, bimbimbie wildlife park, guidebook

Small format book. Chapters organised according the colour of the flowers.Colour photographs, glossarywildflowers, plants, dandenong ranges

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

Robert Whitworth (1831 -1901), an England-born journalist and author worked with the government printer Ferdinand François Balliere in producing gazetteers of the Australian colonies. The first was a gazetteer of Victoria printed in 1865. This copied extract from that gazetter provides information about the fauna and flora and geology of Emerald and environs at an early period of European settlement in Victoria.This gazetter extract provides a picture of Emerald and environs as described by a settler in the mid-19th century.Four foolscap pages of information photocopied regarding the Dandenong Ranges and environs. Pages attached with a staple.On first page: ' EXTRACTS FROM BAILLIERE'S / VICTORIAN GAZETTER / 1865 / DANDENONG RANGE / EMERALD / FERN TREE GULLIES / LILYDALE / CORRANWARRABUL / DANDENONG CREEK'robert whitworth, balliere, gazetter, emerald, 1865

Correspondence between David Boyle of Nunawading (Shire?) and Melbourne Botanic Gardens and an unnamed government office regarding removal of tree ferns from the Dandenong Ranges. Plus a history of his life researched by Giselda Bannister.Correspondence between David Boyle of Nunawading (Shire?) and Melbourne Botanic Gardens and an unnamed government office regarding removal of tree ferns from the Dandenong Ranges plus a history of his life.ferns, boyle david, bannister giselda

Report on physical and social conditions in Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, October 1980.Shows regional strategy for 1980Yellow paperback with plastic cover investigations report by the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Authority, October 1980, book has four photographs on cover, 38 pages all used with printed text, map attached in back.documents, books

A brochure outlining various sightseeing tours of Melbourne and the surrounding environments. The tours outlined include Melbourne's sights and suburbs, the Dandenong Ranges, Mount Donna Buang and Marysville. The brochure was produced by Victorian Railways Print in December 1933.A brochure outlining various sightseeing tours of Melbourne and the surrounding environments.marysville, victoria, australia, melbourne motor cruises, victorian government tourist bureau, melbourne, dandenong ranges, warrandyte, yarra river, bayside highway, frankston, black spur, narbethong, mt donna buang, ben cairn, sorrento, portsea, the city motor service pty. ltd., victorian railways print

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

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