eHive Search « Previous 1 … 26 27 28 29 30 … 953 Next »LIB 025917; Sunbury : pioneers to pop festivals; Pattison, John; A short history of the area covering the early days, 1835-1900, consolidation 1900-1970 and rebirth 1970. Contents: Pioneers, Settlement, Aborigines, Aristocrats [Craiglee], Emu Bottom, Aitken's Sheep, Vineyards, Rupertswood, Flour mill [Ben Eadie], Gold Mining, Railway, Local Government, Churches, Mental Home [Sunbury Training Centre], Racecourse [Kismet Park], Water supply, Electricity, Local industry [Rabbit Canning, hotels], Flood, Architect's convention, Pop festival. Photographs : Inverness Hotel, Bulla Shire Offices, Old mental hospital, Power house, Sunbury 1936 aerial photo, flood photos 1937 and 1909, Football and cycling clubs, The railway station, Rupertswood Battery.; Pamphlet; LibraryLIB 027010; Early days of Port Fairy; Bennett, Richard; A collection of articles written about Port Fairy in the 19th century and originally published in the Warrnambool Standard. The articles are by Richard Bennett and "Bruni" (Most likely a pseudonym of Bennett's), and provide first hand insight into the early history of this area, as well as recollections of pioneers and the pastoral community. Includes information about Richard Bennett. Family trees. Maps and reproduced documents. Black and white photographs and illustrations. Introduction and notes by Jan Critchett.; Book; LibraryLIB 029501; The Henty journals : a record of farming, whaling and shipping at Portland Bay 1834-1839.; Peel, Lynnette J.; This story is told through the journals of the Henty brothers, including Edward Henty who is the recorded as the first permanent settler in Victoria. Includes shipping arrivals and departures in Portland Bay. Includes index, bibliography, maps and black and white illustrations. Limited edition of 1000 copies.; Book; LibraryLIB 033103; The Spielvogel Papers; Spielvogel, Nathan; LIB 033103 LIB 033104 LIB 033105 The collected papers of Nathan Spielvogel published in three volumes. Details the history of Ballarat and surrounds from the time of gold discovery and includes details on the Eureka Stockade. Includes some information about Nathan Spielvogel. The Spievogel Papers were originally broadcasted by 3BA in the late 1930s and published by the Ballarat Historical Society in 1974 and 1981. This new edition includes an index for each volume. Photographs; Book; LibraryLIB 039579; Nillumbik : now and then; Marshall, Marguerite; Tells the story of the Nillumbik Shire in 96 stories in chronological order from the time of the aboriginal people to the present day. Includes the Wurundjeri people, farmers, gold mining and artists. Ill. Bibliography; Book; LibraryLIB 039934; Callaghan & Batman : Van Dieman's Land 1825; FitzSymonds, Eustace; Callaghan married John Batman on 29 March 1828 in St John's, Launceston, Tasmania. They had seven daughters and a son. She was also known as Eliza Thompson, and, at the time of her death, Sarah Willoughby. There is a question whether she was hidden by Batman at Kingston near Ben Lomond in 1825? The author gives the police evidence. Also given is the evidence at her Old Bailey trial and the statement made at the inquest which followed her murder at Geelong in 1852.; Book; Library - FolioLIB 058431; A range of views of Jallukar and Bellellen; Armer, Isabel; A history of Jallukar and Bellellen, two small districts near to Stawell and Ararat in Victoria, with a focus on the role of women. "I set out to write a history, which would tell something about the 'ordinary' people, so that we know more about the life they lived and can appreciate their achievements in raising a family and establishing the early community. It is hoped that this will ensure they are not forgotten by the following generations." -- Preface. Includes bibliography and index.; Book; LibraryLIB 024731; Glimpses of a rural district; Campbell, Catherine Hines; An illustrated history of the Marnoo district of the Wimmera; Book; LibraryLIB 026763; Lalbert reflections; Power, Jan; Produced for the Back To Lalbert Committee. Topics include pioneers, schools, churches, sport and Lalbert Cemetery. Illustrations, map; Book; LibraryLIB 029289; That's my block - Minyip's pioneers; Minyip and District Historical Society; Short stories about some of Minyip's selectors and early settlers from 1870 including biographical information Photos.; Book; LibraryLIB 039090; Mitiamo reflections; Stevens, Helen; Documents a history of Mitiamo from 1863; pioneers and social life of the area.; Book; LibraryLIB 00062580; From Bolton to Ballarat : the family history of Peter and Ann Watmough : pioneers of Port Phillip; Stewart, John; Book; Library