History

A Brief History of 19th Century Argentina A Brief History of 19th Century Argentina- Summary of events and trends in 1810-1890 Argentina by Heath S. Douglas, a graduate student at Mississippi State University. Argentina's History Argentina's History- Brief information from the prehistory to the 20th century. Journey to the Past Journey to the Past- Historical tour which includes key events in the formation of the Argentine State and its subsequent modernization. By Mario Farber, Comunicaciones Interactiv… Argentina: The Vanished Gallery Argentina: The Vanished Gallery- Under the military dictatorship of 1976-1983, 20 to 30 thousand people disappeared. This web site tells their story. Geelong and District Geelong and District- Pages about history and genealogy, developed to support the Geelong and District Mailing List on Rootsweb. Geelong Heritage Centre Geelong Heritage Centre- Regional archive and resource centre supporting genealogy and local history research in Geelong and surrounding districts. Anglesea and District Historical Society Anglesea and District Historical Society- A non-profit organisation staffed by volunteer members of the community, whose aim is to research and preserve history of the local area. Brisbane History Group Brisbane History Group- Activities, events, publications, seminars, links relating to Brisbane's history. Interactive Photo Tour of Fort Lytton Interactive Photo Tour of Fort Lytton- For 60 years from 1880, the fort guarded Brisbane River from river attack. See what is left of it today. Fort Scratchley Fort Scratchley- Military museum, offering information about a nineteenth century coastal defence fort located in a commanding position guarding the Hunter River Estuary. Lighthouses of Western Australia Lighthouses of Western Australia- Photographs, history and information. Dentist On A Camel Dentist On A Camel- H.V.Mattingley and his life on the Western Australian goldfields from 1898. Western Australian Convicts 1850-1868 Western Australian Convicts 1850-1868- Information on transportation to Western Australia. Includes a ship and convict list. Heritage Council of Western Australia Heritage Council of Western Australia- Contains listings and general information about the Council and its work. The Berndt Museum of Anthropology The Berndt Museum of Anthropology- Information on collections of Aboriginal Art and Aboriginal Artifacts. Western Australian Museum Western Australian Museum- Details of the collections and other general information plus opening times, new and educational programmes. HMVS Cerberus HMVS Cerberus- Campaign to save and restore the oldest surviving warship in the Australian Navy. Offers photos and a slide show. West Gate Bridge Memorial West Gate Bridge Memorial- Memorial site dedicated to workers on the West Gate Bridge which collapsed during construction on October 15 1970 An Unofficial History of Brighton General Cemetery An Unofficial History of Brighton General Cemetery- Information relating to the history, historic interments, facts, and photo gallery of Brighton General Cemetery. Cinema and Theatre Historical Society Victoria Cinema and Theatre Historical Society Victoria- Theatre and cinema heritage of buildings and artefacts and assists in the collection and preservation of film and movie equipment. Heritage Victoria Heritage Victoria- Provides information and resources about the historic buildings and gardens, and maritime and historical archaeological sites within the state. Australian Railway Historical Society Tasmanian Division Australian Railway Historical Society Tasmanian Division- History, activities and news of the society. Adelaide Cooperative History Adelaide Cooperative History- Articles and databases to enhance the understanding of South Australian history, especially in the early days of the colony's life. Flinders Rangers Research Flinders Rangers Research- Provides information, research and publications on South Australian history. Simpson Desert French Line Simpson Desert French Line- History, construction details, and personal recollections of the building and purpose of the French Line access road across the Simpson. Kudnarto Kudnarto- The story of a Kaurna woman who married Thomas Adams in 1848, the first inter-racial marriage for South Australia. E-book by Bill Woerlee Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division- Features information and multimedia about the steam train and railway preserved by the society, plus details about mainl… Manuscript Autobiography of the Reverend Arthur Hopkins Manuscript Autobiography of the Reverend Arthur Hopkins- Full text of a 1934 autobiography of an early missionary to Malaita. The Light of Melanesia The Light of Melanesia- Full text of the 1904 book by H. H. Montgomery on his 1890s visit to New Hebrides and Solomon Islands. Santa Cruz and the Reef Islands Santa Cruz and the Reef Islands- Full text of the pamphlet by W. C. O'Ferrall (1908).