VCHA 2013 Entries List - Royal Historical Society of Victoria

2013 Victorian
Community History
Awards
A Further History of Colac - 1830s to 1930s
(The late)Isaac Hebb
Local Historian Isaac Hebb left an unpublished account of Colac's
economic and social development when he died in 1939. The publication
of this document together with Hebb's collection of early photographs,
involved many members of the Colac and District Historical Society.
Long-standing businesses also contributed further information and
illustrative material.
Through Their Eyes: A glimpse into the lives of
women from Benalla & District
Pam Herbert & Maree Hanlon, Benalla & District Historical Society and
Benalla Family Research Group
This book is a joint project of the Benalla & District Historical Society and
Benalla Family Research Group. It came about from a realization that the
history of local women was largely unrecorded. A call for submissions
resulted in over 100 wonderful stories and photographs being preserved
for posterity.
In Memory of Bull Allen
Lucinda Horrocks & Jary Nemo, Wind & Sky Productions
This short online documentary tells the story of Leslie 'Bull' Allen of
Ballarat, a stretcher-bearer in the Australian Army in World War 2 who
showed extraordinary bravery in recovering wounded men during battle.
The film draws on archival film and photographs and features the
recollections of Allen's surviving family.
A History of Eight Central Victorian Mechanics'
Institutes
Ken James & Noel Davis
The book investigates the origin and history of eight Mechanics'
Institutes in Central Victoria - Barfold, Chewton, Elphinstone, Lyal, Mia
Mia, Redesdale, Sutton Grange and Tarradale.
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