Name/TitleThe Old Pioneers' Memorial history of Melbourne : from the discovery of Port Phillip down to the world war
Edition1st.
MakerSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956.
Maker RoleAuthor
About this objectA history of Melbourne focusing on the city's memorials. Two copies held, one in Rare Books collection
Contents:
The origin of a great city seen through an old cemetery
John Batman, an empire builder
The aboriginals and the pioneers
Statesmen and state servants
The founders of trade and commerce
Great missionaries
The science and culture of Melbourne
Art and architecture
Naval and military men
Representative men and institutions, with a history of the suburbs
The literature of the epitaph and a record of the graves
The triumphant life
'Circumspice' - the epitaph of the architect
Includes folding maps: Plan of Old Melbourne Cemetery; Map of Melbourne showing Crown Grants and sales.
Medium and MaterialsOriginal cloth very good condition.
Period1920-1930
PublisherThe Old Pioneers' Memorial Fund
Publication Date1924
Publication PlaceMelbourne, Vic.
Subject and Association KeywordsMelbourne (Victoria.)
Subject and Association KeywordsOld Melbourne Cemetery (Melbourne)
Subject and Association KeywordsOld Pioneers Memorial Fund
Subject and Association KeywordsCemeteries
Subject and Association KeywordsBatman, John, 1801-1839.
Subject and Association KeywordsAboriginal Australians
Subject and Association KeywordsPioneers
Subject and Association KeywordsMissions and missionaries
Subject and Association KeywordsArchitecture
Named CollectionLibrary - Rare books
Object TypeBook
Object numberLIB 025195
Spine LabelX 994.51 MEL SEL
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved