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One important way the society raises funds if through its sale of its books and its surplus pre-loved books.
If you wish to order any of our publications below or new books or CDs please click to order via our order form
Roy Hay’s Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come From Nowhere, Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle, 2019 tells the real story.
Now out in paperback. Special offer. $39.95 direct from the author [email protected]
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Melba a Family Memoir
Pamela Vestey.
This is a 1996 first edition of Pamela Lady Vestey’s book which is now in its third print. Only 1000 printed of this 250 page book.
This is numbered and signed by Pamela Vestey and has been given to the society by the family of a late member. 1996. It is a hard cover with dust jacket and in excellent condition.
$80.00 plus postage and handling or can be picked up at the Old Lilydale Court House.
Look to the Light by Lynda Carroll.
A soft covered book of 354 pages of the story of Lilydale High school which was launched in December. Lilydale High has agreed to allow the society to also sell the book.
The book traces the history of the school from the Higher Elementary School in Clarke Street to the present site. Students, teachers and events of the school are beautifully included. Lots of images. A must of anyone who attended the school.
The cost is $40 plus postage or can be picked up from the Old Lilydale Court House. Buy Book
Lilydale Express Centenary Edition
On June 30, 1986, Leader Newspapers published a special 100 page edition of the Lilydale Express to celebrate the centenary of that paper’s service to the Lilydale and surrounding communities. Leader also published a gold cover version of that newspaper which had to be pre-ordered. Twelve months in the making, the newspaper covers all parts of its then circulation area including Heleasville, Yarra Glen and Upper Yarra. This special edition was one of dozens of activities staged throughout the year ranging from sports, arts, a car giveaway, special race meeting and a large birthday cake.
Our society has several pre-loved gold covered copies for sale.
The cost is $25 plus postage or can be picked up from the Old Lilydale Court House. Buy Book
Bricks by the Million
Sandy Ross 28pps.
From the 1870s to the 1950s, Lilydale had clay pits and brick works operating. The bricks went all over Victoria and included house bricks, agricultural pipes, street guttering to name but a few. Seven clay pits were operating in the early both east and west of the township. The only one to operate until the 1950s was the Hynes brickworks east of the Warburton Rail Trail. COST $5 for ebook – Download eBook
The Melbourne Athenaeum
A pre-loved colouring book with a difference produced to celebrate 175 years of the Melbourne Athenaeum. $5.00.
History of Postal Services in Victoria
Pre-loved 128 page book produced by Australia Post for the Victorian 150th celebrations, in 1984. Interesting to read how our postal services evolved. $5.00.
The Longest Journey
Museum of Lillydale
Pre-loved copy of the history of migration to the Lillydale Shire is 20pps and features stories of many local people who made Lilydale their home. $5.00.
Mt Evelyn Primary School No 3642
Centenary Edition update
Pre-loved copy of the school’s rich history. 136pps, lots of images and an easy read. $15.00
Here’s to Grandpa!
The watercolurs 1900-1940 of C.A. Wilson
Weston Bate
A beautiful pre-loved full colour book published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and written by imminent historian Weston Bate. Copious images of C.A. Wilson’s work. 56pgs $10.00
A ‘Grand’ Old Lady
The Story of Healesville’s Grand Hotel
Bryn Jones
This 40pg book published by the Healesville & District Historical Society traces the history of the hotel, its owners, characters and events which shaped both the hotel and the town. $5.00
Dandenong Ranges
A 28pg full colour promotional booklet featuring wonderful images of hte Dandenongs including features such as the Olinda Golf course which no longer exists. $5.00
From the Creek to the Dome
Lilydale Swimming Club 1903 – 2003
A wonderful history of one of Lilydale’s great icon the swimming pool and the swimming club. This 208 pg pre-loved book draws heavily on the Lilydale Express and personal records and collections, it is a must on any bookshelf. $20.00
Conserving Our Cemeteries
Celestina Sagazio
Published by the National Trust, historian Celestina Sagazio provides a step by step guide for groups charged with caring for cemeteries in this 68pg well illustrated publication. $5.00
Flourmillers and Farmers
The Cashin Family
Aly Kroon
Fascinated by the old Casin Mill ruins on the banks of the Lillydale Lake Aly Kroon set out to research and write the story about the district’s first industrial building and the family behind it. Rare copy. $15.00
Lillydale The Billanook Country 1837 – 1972
Marian Aveling
The first major history of the Lillydale Shire published by the Shire of Lillydale in 1972 to celebrate the centenary of the creation of the Shire. Now out of print the book provides an overall history of the Lilydale District through beautifully written text and images. A must of anyone wanting to learn about the settlement of the district $10.00. Three copies.
Red Plush & Black Velvet The Story of Dame Nellie Melba
Joseph Wechsberg
This 370 page book traces the life of Lilydale’s own Nellie Melba written not by a historian but as a musician who studied in music in Vienna and later moved to America and became a correspondent for The New Yorker. Not one of the best biographies of Melba but well worth a read for an insight into the world of opera. $5.00
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