eHive Search « Previous 1 … 16 17 18 19 20 … 953 Next »LIB 033296; Land of the pelican; Cox, Kenneth; This brief account of the origin and development of the country loosely embraced by the Shire of Alberton aims to portray glimpses into the lives of those explorers, pioneers and settlers who ventured into a part of Australia where settlement was delayed owing to a variety of circumstances.; Book; LibraryLIB 034474; Great Australian aviation stories - characters, pioneers, triumphs, tragedies and near misses; Haynes, Jim; Contribution to the history of aviation in Australia, including tales (some taken from the particpant's own writings) of early outback pioneers (including Flying Doctor Service) and feats of bravery in the World Wars.; Book; LibraryLIB 036270; West Gippsland early settlers 1900-1925; West Gippsland Genealogical Society; Records those people who selected and settled with clearing the original forest of the West Gippsland area between 1900-1925 for the purpose of full-time farming, predominantly dairying. Photographs and index.; Book; LibraryLIB 039969; The Christmas Hills story : once around the Sugarloaf II; Woiwod, Mick; A history of the area beyond Kangaroo Ground, close to the Sugarloaf Reservoir. A 2nd ed of a work first published in 1992 as 'Once around the Sugarloaf'. Includes illustrations and maps.; Book; LibraryLIB 040260; All wild and lonely bush : a record of Kerrie, Cherokee and Rochford; Smith, Gavin; A history of the Romsey Shire to the west of the Lancefield-Melbourne Road and south to Mount Hope. A general history of the area (churches, schools, etc.) is followed by contributed entries dealing with the three areas of the title. Second edition.; Book; LibraryLIB 00061945; The Ball family from Wedderburn : pioneers and community leaders; Arnott, Geoffrey D (Geoffrey Dale), 1948-; James and Jessie Ball were pioneers and leading citizens in Wedderburn where James worked in various pursuits as a butcher, blacksmith, gold miner and farmer. Include photographs, maps, facsimiles, bibliographical references and index.; Book; Library; Donated by author for review, 2019LIB 238261; Australian Outline; Barnard, Marjorie, 1897-1987.; This book briefly and candidly describes Australia's history from the days of the first fleet to the first World War. Contents: The the Australian People / Leonard Mann Drop scene Procession The rum bottle The whale The golden fleece The nugget The mace The sword Illustrated.; Book; LibraryVF 034201; The growing of hops in the Mitchell and Tambo Valleys; Court, Jean; An account of hop-growing in Gippsland and the people involved.; 1983; Booklet; Library - Vertical file - PamphletsVF 00061329; Alexander Fullerton Mollison, chronology; Blake, L. J. (Leslie James), 1913-1987; The chronology of Alexander Fullerton Mollison, 17 April 1805 - 10 April 1885, his work, acquisitions and awards in Australia and England and a brief outline of his brothers' lives in Australia. A brief history is given of Alexander's stations and the family origins.; September 22 1970; Bibliography; Library - Vertical file - ArticlesVF 00061421; St James Old Cathedral : Old pioneers service, 1837 - 1941; Order of service for the Old Pioneers Service at St James Old Church, Melbourne, celebrating 104 years since the foundation of the church. Introductory notes by Rev. J. L. Watt cover the history of the church and clergy.; Programme; Library - Vertical file - EphemeraLIB 025509; Old timers : sketches and word pictures of the old pioneers; Aston, Tilly, 1873-1947; A book of bush sketches spanning the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Based on oral histories, it includes stories of the gold rush, farmers and itinerant travelers. Contents: Foreword : Left by the flood Bruce and his dog The scholard Me and mother A modern Sarah The Eden by the creek The man who would never go home Brummy The black butterfly The grumpy squatter Our local laureate Our bad boy Jimmy's sundowner The hermit The Mahoneys The sundowner's legacy Irrepressible grandpa The ghost of the hill The back to Din-Garoop Includes newspaper clipping : "Tilly Aston created her own world : Blind Australian authoress'; Book; LibraryLIB 002404; The colony of Victoria: its history, commerce, and gold mining: its social and political institutions; down to the end of 1863; with remarks, incidental and comparative upon the other Australian colonies; Westgarth, William, 1815-1889.; A history and description of Victoria up to 1864. Includes folding map. Ferguson 18420. Swift collection.; Book; Library - Rare books