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224 p. black & white illustrations
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224 p. black & white illustrations
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1952. It includes Australiana, science, posers and puzzles,animal oddities and how the wheels go round.
An historical view of education and children's interests.
192p., illus.
education, school work
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1952. It includes nature notes, science, puzzles and pastimes, legends of Australian Aborigines and benefactors of mankind.
An historical view of education and children's interests.
192p., illus.
education, school work
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1953. It includes words and phrases, science, famous composers, legends of Australian Aborigines and stories of the ages. .
An historical view of education and children's interests.
192p., illus.
education, school work
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1950. It includes problems, science, weather, travel and wireless.
An historical view of education and children's interests.
192p., illus.
education, school work
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1949. It includes science, Australiana and United Nations.
An historical view of education and children's interests.
192p., illus.
education, school work
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1948. It includes science, Australian exploration and civics.
An historical view of education and children's interests.
192p., illus.
education, school work
An historical account from the Victorian Government Gazette 15/08/1890: Contract accepted - Melbourne Water Supply - Mephan Ferguson. Manufacture and erection of wrought iron tubular aqueduct over Plenty River near Greensborough. Addition and extension to Watts River Scheme.
History of the Maroondah aqueduct
1 p., photocopy of article, downloaded from State Library of Victoria
melbourne water, mmbw, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river, watts river
An historical account from the Victorian Government Gazette 25/04/1879: Contract accepted - Melbourne Water Supply - B. Barnes & Co. Masonry abutments and piers, also construction and erection of wrought iron aqueduct over Plenty River at Morang. 5250 pounds.
History of the Maroondah aqueduct
1 p., photocopy of article, downloaded from State Library of Victoria
melbourne water, mmbw, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river
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