Collection: History Support Collection

The book profiles the lives of all known Brisbane Water shipbuilders and lists all vessels reliably recorded as built in the district from 1829 to the Second World War of 1939-1945. Includes 500 named vessels built between 1829 and 1953.

An historical record of Sydney from 1924 to 1943 of all matters pertaining to local government. Included are articles by experts on local government, law and administration, roads and roadmaking, electricity, public health etc.

Defines an adaptable method for determining significance across all collections in Australia.

The tale of Simpson and his donkey is the pre-eminent legend of heroism. It is the story of a humble water-carrier, a rescuer of wounded men, a tale of compassion, stoic persistence, with a tragic end. His tale is an integral part of the Anzac story.

This book follows Mitchell's life from his birth in Scotland, through military service, mapping the battlefields; through his appointment to New South Wales and his period as Surveyor General of the Colony.