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An authoritative reconstruction of Western and central Victorian Aboriginal languages and clans at the time of European contact. Don’t miss this one.
Among the Diggers by George Dunderdale, 39pp, index, B&W illust., $11.00 Dunderdale remembers his lost summer in 1853 when he had two winters instead of one! The newly arrived goldseeker takes us on his journey around Victoria from 1853, including Bendigo, Waranga, and the Ovens. First published in 1896.
A Successful Failure, by Edgar Morrison, edited and annotated by Geoff Morrison, hard cover, 312pp, B&W illust, $55.00. Tells of the Aboriginal Protectorate system in Colonial Victoria between 1838-1852. This volume is a reprint of 3 separate publications – Early Days in the Loddon Valley, Frontier Life in the Loddon Protectorate, The Loddon Aborigines.
Bacchus Marsh and the Boer War by G.Davis, G.Hine, B. Manly, C. Stancliffe, 92pp, $18.00 . Includes information on the Boer War, Fred Reid, Straughton memorial and those who fought.
Ballarat & District Pioneers and Early Residents Directory: 1837-1856 144 pp, $30.00 A most sought after index. There are no previously published consolidated lists of Ballarat & district residents between 1837-1855. This list is one of the earliest for the area, and has been compiled from a variety of sources.
Bendigo’s Mining History 1851-1954 by James Lerk, 79pp, B&W Illust., index, $10.00 A history of gold and mining in Bendigo, as well as biographical sketches, including Robert Clark. Richard Pope, Ernst Mueller, Richard Abbott, etc. This book also outlines mining methods.
Bendigo’s Central Deborah Gold Mine and its Era, by James Lerk, $17.00, 156 pp, B & W illust, plans. A History of one of Bendigo’s most famous gold mines, including managers, biographical sketches, list of employees, etc. Bendigo’s Gold Mining Revival 1929-1954 by J. Lerk, $55.00, hardbound, 144pp, maps, beautiful B & W illustrations, detailed index Outlines goldmines of Bendigo, their history, location and workings.
Brown’s Diggings By J.G. Roberts, index, 42pp, B& W illust, Index, $8.00 Reproduction of material that appeared in the Ballarat Courier. Includes goldmining, pioneers, churches, fold out maps and more.
Bullboar, Macaroni & Mineral Water: Spa Country's Swiss Italian Story (2nd edition) by Clare Gervasoni. 128pp, comprehensive index, many illustrations, $33.00. The story of the goldrush Italian speakers around Daylesford and Hepburn Springs
Castlemaine Petitions by Clare Gervasoni & D. Wickham. 16pp, $8.00 Over 400 names of petitioners are listed alphabetically. The petitions are for a municipality, and an anti-Chinese Residence Tax.
Court in the Act: Ballarat East Petty Sessions 1858-59 By Dorothy Wickham & Roy Huggins 40pp, B&W Illustrations, $8.50. Gives a brief outline of the Ballarat East Court system. Surname index with over 1100 names from the court of Petty Sessions Ballarat East. (Rate books began in 1859, one year after Petty Sessions Register.) One of the 1st lists of names for Ballarat East.
Darwin Old Cemeteries: Vol. 1, Palmerston Cemetery Goyder Rd. by R. Ashley, 36pp, $14.00. Includes excellent cemetery monument transcriptions, map of cemetery locations, history & description of the Northern Territory in 1892, and officials and town descriptions, 1892.
Darwin Old Cemeteries: Vol 2, Gardens Cemetery, Gardens Rd by R. Ashley, 41pp, $14.00 Excellent monument transcriptions, historical sketch of Darwin and bibliography of published material relating to the Northern Territory.
Deaths at Eureka by Dorothy Wickham, 64 pp, B&W, Illustrated, Indexed, $11.00 A Comprehensive list of Eureka deaths, including a description of Eureka and reinterpretation of some Eureka myths, such as the death of the Drummer Boy.
Deeper Leads: New Approaches to Victorian Goldfields History edited by Keir Reeves and David Nichols, 256pp, B/W & illust., index, $33.00. Ten others highlight often forgotten aspects of goldfields history. including women, Italian Speakers, Asylums, Tourism, Chinese, trade Unionism and much more. Authors include Andrew Brown-May, Cate Elkner, Lyndon Fraser, Warwick Frost, Clare Gervasoni, Jennifer Laing, Kevin Wong Hoy, Alan Mayne, Dolly MacKinnon, David Nichols, Andrew Reeves, Keir Reeves, Jonathon Sweet, Dorothy Wickham, Fiona Wheeler and Betty Weiler.
Directory & Bibliography of Swiss & Italian Pioneers in Australia, 2002 by Clare Gervasoni, 236pp, B&W illust., $40.00 This 5th edition of the index to Swiss and Italians in Australia and NZ is bigger and better than ever! Three sections with colour division: - family names, towns of origins, and ships.
Duty Nobly Done: ... Lest We Forget by Learmonth Historical Society $16.50, 92pp, photographic portraits, timeline, index. A booklet which offers a brief history of each soldier, nurse and chaplain remembered by the placement of a tree in the Avenue of Honour at Learmonth.
The Early History of Bacchus Marsh Schools, 178pp, $15.00 A history of the district’s schools, including photographs
The End of an Era by W. Perry, $18.00, 124pp, index. This publication deals with life in early Eaglehawk and Bendigo, including mining, early buildings, Lightning Hill, religion, school, old ways, the depression, etc.
The Eureka Encyclopaedia by Justin Corfield, Dorothy Wickham, Clare Gervasoni, hardcover, $66.00, 560pp, photographic portraits, index. This lasting and significant contribution to the 150th anniversary of the Eureka stockade brings together over 2000 entries, including people, places, objects and themes connected with the 1854 uprising at Eureka. Biographical entries of all people known to be associated with Eureka include insurgents, judges, lawyers, soldiers, police, informers, politicians, friends and sympathisers. Based on over 20 years of research it is an important addition to book collection.
Overall Winner of the Victorian Community History Awards 2005.
The Eureka Flag: Our Starry Banner, By Dorothy Wickham, Clare Gervasoni, Val D’Angri. $12.00. Everything you wanted to know about the Eureka Flag, its significance and its origins.
Exploring Ballarat’s Garden Heritage By Michael Taffe, 63pp, B&W/Colour illust., $22.00. Histories of Early Ballarat Gardens, including Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Loreto, St Patrick's College, Hymettus, Oaklands, etc
Family History Research in the Central Goldfields of Victoria by Dorothy Wickham, 122pp, B&W illust., Special for June/July 2008 $10.00
An invaluable guide to those researching family or local history in the Central Goldfields of Victoria. This comprehensive and easy to use book contains facts about the discovery of gold, sources, and locations of information, as well as a list of local societies and museums. Designed to help the researcher uncover new ways and sources to find that elusive ancestor or local area. Perfect bound, A5, Goldfields' Timeline, first discoverers of gold, map of area.
Forest & Field: A History of Ross Creek 1840 - 1990 by J Hunt 112pp, Illust., Index, $22.00 A book celebrating the forest and farming community of Ross Creek, south-west of Ballarat. Includes chapters on the forest, squatters, settlers, families, and reproduction of names from directories.
History of Ballarat & Some Ballarat Reminiscences By W.B. Withers, 336pp Facsimile Edition, B&W illustrations, large panoramic view-Ballarat, 1870, index, hardcover $66.00. This exciting account of Ballarat from its glorious golden era to 1870 was written in the memory of pioneers who lived through those ‘stirring times’. This history includes marvellous personal reminiscences, viewpoints and documents. Some Ballarat Reminiscences, written 25 years later, resulted from further research undertaken by Withers and complements his previous history.
History of Ballarat & Some Ballarat Reminiscences Numbered Limited Edition, 1/2 Leather Bound Facsimile Edition $150.00 Produced especially for collectors. A limited edition of 150, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold in Victoria. Withers’ amazing history beautifully presented for the true book lover. Withers’ amazing history beautifully presented for the true book lover.
A History of Catholic Education in the Daylesford District. 126pp, $10.00. Covering early settlement (1838-1892), schools before registration, Registered Schools (including Holy Cross Convent, St Francis Xavier Eganstown, St Joseph’s Mount Prospect, St Michael’s Daylesford)
History of Hepburn, By Andrea Ferrari, edited, compiled & indexed by Clare Gervasoni 36pp, B&W illust, $11.00. Sometime before 1903 the Swiss born Andrea Ferrari wrote his memories of the town that he chose as his home. A fascinating insight into this early multicultural community.
A History of the Holy Trinity Church of England, Bacchus Marsh by Betty Osborn, 53pp. B&W Illustrations, $13.50. Includes early days, the school, Simon memorial, centenary years, etc.
Irish Fortunes: Clarke and Russell Families in Creswick G.Clarke, 181pp, B&W, photos, indexed, $28.00. Family history of the Clarkes & Russells, including history of early Creswick, Cornish Relief Fund, 1912 Old Creswick Reunion, 1858 Petition to Create Creswick Municipality.
The Loddon Aborigines: Tales of old Jim Crow by Edgar Morrison, original 1971 edition, 111pp, B & W illustrations, $15.00.
Maldon and Mt Tarrangower Diggings (2003 edition) by A.J. Williams 102 pp, B&W illustrations, index, $16.50. The history of Maldon and Mt Tarrangower goldfields, originally published in the centenary year, 1953. Includes mines, industries, sport, pioneers and much more.
The Ashley Mining Index by Robert W. P. Ashley, 19 fiche, $125.00
Alphabetical index in four parts containing 18,864 records of names of Shareholders, Legal Managers, Witnesses to Signatures and Applications for Registration of Mining Companies in Victoria 1860 - 1864. The Ashley Mining Index is fully referenced and includes the location of mines, addresses, shares held, share values, capital of company, Mining Districts and Divisions.
Mt Alexander District Early Settlers and Residents Directory: 1837-1856 100pp, $28.00 Indexes the early settlers of the Mt Alexander district, including Castlemaine, Maldon and Newstead. This research directory enables readers to list their research interests in the Mt Alexander district.
Outbreak at Ballarat: Eureka from the Mount Alexander Mail By Clare.Gervasoni, 20pp, B&W Illust., $8.00. Eureka was of vital importance throughout Victoria. This previously unpublished account gives a fresh view as written for Castlemaine miners five days after the battle.
Passengers Who Sailed on Vessels Which Left the Port of Bristol for Port Phillip, Victoria 1841-1863 by Florence Chuk 169 pp, $28.00 Alphabetical listing of vessels, departure dates, masters names, etc., and an index of passengers including surname, vessel name, family groups and place of origin.
Piggoreet, Devil’s Kitchen and Melville’s Cave By J.G. Roberts, index, 28pp, Index, $5.00 Reproduction of material that appeared in the Ballarat Courier. Includes goldmining, pioneers, churches, fold out maps and more.
Pitfield and Bulldog, Western Creek By J.G. Roberts, 20pp, maps, index, $5.00.
place Names and Land Tenure - Windows into Aboriginal Landscapes Ian Clark, 210pp, maps, tables, index, $30.00.
Rowsley Hall 1894-1994, by D. Pedretti, 32pp, $11.00 A History of Rowsley Hall, complete with photographs, drawings and maps.
Saint Alipius: Ballarat’s First Church. The Early History by Dot Wickham, 84 pp, B & W illustrations & repros., Index, $11.00 History of Ballarat’s first Catholic church, including its role in the Eureka rebellion, early priests and teachers, as well as lists of pupils and priests. Early Ballarat map insert.
Shot in the Dark: A Pre-Eureka Incident 36pp, B&W Illustrations, $8.00 Over 500 names pre-Eureka (1854) taken from the petition for compensation for Hassell. A further insight into the Eureka Story.
Smythe’s Creek and Smythesdale by J.Roberts, 44pp, $8.00 Reproduction of reminiscences that appeared in the Ballarat Courier. Includes information of Col. A. Lynch, mining, doctors, churches, township, pioneers, index and more.
That's My Country Belonging To Me: Aboriginal Land Teneure and Dispossession in nineteenth century Western Victoria. by DIan Clark, 369 pp, B&W, maps, ndex, $35.00.
The Silent City; A History of the Ballaarat general Cemeteries by Dorothy Wickham, 72 pp, B&W, colour Illus., Indexed, $22.00. Includes information on the old Cemetery, New Cemetery and the Cremetorium. Also lots of interesting facts about death and burials in Ballarat.
The Somerset Years by Florence Chuk 336pp, B/W Illust., Indexed, $38.50 Assisted immigrants from Somerset and Bristol 1839-1854. Comprehensive Index of passengers and vessels. Detailed descriptions of Emigration schemes.
Sonnets of William Little 50pp, $12.00 William Little was Mayor of Ballarat from 1883-92 and he was in other community groups.Spuds, Saints and Scholars: Irish settlement & the development of Catholicity at Dunnstown by Dianne Cahir, 76pp, B&W illust., $28.00 A wonderful glimpse into a small rural town, especially the impact if its Irish settlers.
Speak Out Boldly: The first 125 years of the Ballarat Courier by Jan Clarke, 74pp,B & W, Illust., $ 8.00 A record of the history of the Ballarat Courier Newspaper, including founding, Federation, war years, depression years, and much more.
Story of Eureka by John Lynch, 43pp facsimile, index, $11.00 In 1895 Lynch, one of Lalor’s Captains at Eureka, wrote an account of the epic days at Ballarat in the 1850s.
The Story of the Browns and Scarsdale (Hardback) 173pp, Illustrated, $28.00. The 1912 jubilee souvenir history of the goldmining district of Browns and Scarsdale. Profusely illustrated with an index added
The Story of the Three Lost Children by J. Menedue, 20pp, map, B&W illust., index, $9.00. The three lost children is a legendry story of Daylesford and district dating from 1867 when 3 children wandered in the bush and were never seen alive again.
Swiss-Italian Family Research: A Guide to Tracing Archival Material Available in Switzerland by Italian Historical Society 16pp, $8.00. Suggestions and examples for genealogists researching Swiss and Italian ancestors, including examples of letters written in Italian.
Thomas Smith of Sandon: Miner, Farmer, Geologist by C. Culvenor, 40pp, $ 7.00 Biography of a pioneer farmer at Sandon, north-west of Daylesford.
William Little of Ballaarat Some Writings, prepared by F.A. Shade, 75pp, B & W illust., $15.00. A selection of works written by William Little regarding Ballarat and its history. William Little was the Mayor of Ballaarat in 1890.
Women of Eureka, by L. Johnson, 54pp, B/W illust., $9.00 Some of the women who were associated with Ballarat’s Eureka Stockade.
Woady Yaloak H.S.Oral History Project: John Boyd. 38pp, index, $5.00 John Boyd was born at Smythedale in 1889. His reminiscences about the early years of this century in the Smythesdale area.
MICROFICHE
Ballarat and District Hospital Admissions Register Ballarat & District Genealogical Society., 4 fiche, $28.00
Consolidated Index to Ballarat Schools Registers Ballarat & District Genealogical Soc., 17 fiche, 72,000 names, $55.00
Consolidated Index to Ballarat District Cemeteries GSV, 10 fiche, $44.00. 50,000 names taken from registers and/or headstones from the Ballarat district Cemeteries.
Index to Ballarat Rate Assessment Books 1856 - 1864 By R. Huggins & D. Wickham, 11 fiche, $55.00 Alphabetical name index of occupiers and owners, as well as names in the original register order. These records are the 1st rates levied for Ballaarat municipality,. Note: Does not include the Municipality Ballaarat East. Over 14,000 names
Index to Children Attending Schools in Victoria 1863 by Dorothy Wickham, 2 fiche, $11.00. A comprehensive listing of school children in Victoria in 1863 from the Inspectors Report Book VPRS 904 (not all schools are listed). Over 8000 names in alphabetical surname index.
Index to Children in Victorian Institutions, 1860-63 By Helen Harris, $5.50. This index included an alphabetical listing if children in institutions including: Melbourne, Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine, and Geelong.
Index to Candidates for the Victorian Police, Part 1:1852-1872 By Helen Harris, $11.00. Names over 1000 men, including names of applicants, names mentioned within letters, nationalities, etc
Index to Candidates for the Victorian Police, Part 2:1873-1893 By H Harris, $16.50. 4 microfiche. Names of over 1000 men, and a few women, who applied for clerical or domestic positions. The microfiche contains 2 cross-referenced indexes:
Index to Candidates for the Victorian Police, Part 3:1852-1893 By H Harris, $8.50. Names of over 500 men, and a few women, who applied for domestic positions. The microfiche contains 2 cross-referencing indexes: A main alphabetical list and names mentioned within letters
Index to Tasmanians in the Victorian Police Gazette 1853-1893 By H. Harris, 10,000 entries, $11. A Tasmanian is defined as someone either born or spent time there. Entries include deserters, people wanted for questioning, victims, discharged prisoners, Missing friends, escaped convicts, etc
Missing Friends in the Victorian Police Gazette 1880-1885 Harris/Presland, over 1,000 names, $11.00 A complete transcript of every entry relating to those sought by police so friends, relatives, etc could make contact with them.