When the growing school on a tiny pocket of land in Moonee Ponds threatened to burst at the seams, one Br P.B  Murphy came … more

An ‘Irish-born, London-bred’ ex-con from the notorious island convict colony of Van Diemen’s Land is hired at the 1839 new … more

In her first book, Just Give the Bottom Cupboards to the Mice, Joan Freemantle told the story of her life as the wife of … more

From Butter and Bacon to Federal Parliament is the story of a most interesting man. He was a businessman, philanthropist … more

If this book succeeds in encouraging you to develop the habit of meditating for half an hour a day I shall die a happy … more

  Where was the nearest gold discovery to Melbourne? •  Where was the State battery opened in 1909? •  Where was gold found … more

Down the Track tells the story of five families—Bertalli, Gregg, Morrison, Thomas and Settle—which came together on the … more

Isabell and Len Bloomfield shared sixty three years of life together, raising a family of four children in suburban Melbourne … more

from Belfast to Belsen and Beyond is the extraordinary story of a young woman who was catapulted from a protected, quiet … more

Joachim Matschoss is a playwright and poet born in Germany, now living in Australia. The literary journal away with me is … more

A chronological English historical framework provides the structure for this account of selected Fincher individuals and … more

Although family historians have long recognised the importance of preserving historical records, they sometimes overlook … more

This report on the LINDSAY family was prepared for the grandchildren of David George LINDSAY of Mentone Consequently, David … more

Grettaland is a fantasy based on the life experiences and hopes of Ned Kelly, in which his dream of establishing an independent … more

After a childhood in rural South Australia and western New South Wales, Ronald Rainy Macdonald was educated at Scotch College … more

Shrouded in secrecy and with the passage of time, this story was on the verge of oblivion. This history of 14 radar station … more

Limited Edition of 1,000—each book is hand numbered, and signed by the author. Flight of Fantasy is an illustrated story … more

Flight of Fantasy is an illustrated story which begins with a walk in rainforest, then develops into a fantastic journey … more

The Hour of the Wolf is the time between night and dawn. Poet Joachim Matschoss and Photographer Jesse Marlow explored their … more

Rex Boyden’s place in Australian history was forged in his death as the pilot in the famous Stinson crash on the Lamington … more

Baiami (creator) laid his hand upon the earth—and his people walked upon the Pilbara dust … Port Hedland, once called Marrapikurrinya … more

Kathleen Fraser (née Flowers) was born on the 8th June 1913 in Wellington, New Zealand. Her mother was Irish born and it … more

Edna Kuehne was principal carer for her husband for 20 years after diagnosis of his Multiple Sclerosis until his death … more

For Vivian Reith, the dining table has always been the hub of the home and for seventy five years she has delighted her … more

As Life Is What You Make It is published, Bob Nichol is approaching his 95th birthday, yet he remains active and creative … more

Romany Wright Mulvaney was born in Ceylon at the time when the British Raj was at its height in the Indian subcontinent … more

They Came In Hope is more than simply the Evans–Criddle family history—although it comprehensively traces the threads of … more

This is the story of one of Australia’s forgotten heroes, a Cornish miner’s son born in the humblest of circumstances on … more

The life of a late-nineteenth century schoolteacher in rural Victoria was not easy. Isolation, substandard conditions, low … more

Old shoes or gateposts to waterfalls, autumn leaves or bumblebees … All these will be looked at differently as you accompany … more

Emotions … A special something making us all equal … How we each display it, together with a host of other individual … more

We are all part of a great ancestral chain, hence, I believe Neta’s story cannot be told without delving into her family … more

Despite its title, The Lorne Drug Bust and other stories is not full of police drama. Time and again the heroes of Bob Nichol’s … more

Somebody once said that writing poetry is a ‘superior amusement’, and I think I agree. Anyway, it has kept me amused, writing … more

The Handspinner’s Companion is very much a “hands on” book, yet it brings together into one book the most comprehensive … more

John Cossar had 36 grandchildren, of whom Kathleen is the youngest. She did not know her grandparents, but was always interested … more

A young kangaroo was found abandoned and barely alive by Sam McTaggart, a gold mining prospector, as he roamed the countryside … more

150 years ago John and Bridget Delaney and six of their children landed at Port Fairy. They were followed a decade later … more

150 years ago John and Bridget Delaney and six of their children landed at Port Fairy. They were followed a decade later … more

Once we have a clear statement of morality based on human rationality, morality can be taught in schools … If we ignore … more

This book is written in Polish. It is the author’s own account of the illness and death of her husband, and her battle to … more

For a long time I was keen to find out who was the first KIRK to arrive in Australia and from where. After lengthy research … more

Joachim Matschoss was born in Germany in 1953 and has lived in Melbourne since 1992. His poetry has been widely published … more

The Express Lane, winner of the 2001 Judah Waten Writing in Manningham Prize, like the title story, deals with the author’s … more

One Moonlit Night is ninety two year old author Bob Nichol’s fifth book, another collection of his favourite works from … more

It appears that the Glenhuntly Road site of Holy Cross Church was destined from the beginning to be hallowed ground. Holy … more

Flude, Flood, Fludd, Floyd, Lloyd or Llwyd … Anyone who has one of these names in their family tree will find this book … more

Holly the puppy is new to the family and receives an aggressive welcome from Anastasia the cat, until she intervenes to … more

Not all killers leave a signature. But when they do, police know they are up against a monster. So cool calculating and … more

This is an extraordinary story. Imagine that your earliest memories were of life in an orphanage. Imagine yourself adopted … more

In Lilbourne Village, Northhamptonshire Tony Satchell brings together in an accessible form the fruits of his extensive … more

The 1950s was no time to be a young unmarried mother. When Lyn Flipse had her child, it soon became apparent that she was … more

Leon Stubbings is well qualified to write a biography of the man known as the “Father of Australian Signals His other … more

Ninety-one last birthday, Bob Nichol has been writing stories and poems for most of his life. The title poem The Green … more

From musing on the people one meets along life’s way … To exploring the ways words sometimes collide and bounce off each … more

The conversation was pleasant but inconsequential—until it turned to Irish family history. A wistfulness entered her voice … more

The story of Henry Atkins starts in a small village in Woodnesborough, Kent, England with his birth in 1826. After his arrival … more

Sans Peur is the GLEYRE/GLARE story, arising from research over many years by Marguereta Williams, herself a Glare. The … more

From Bow Bells to Bet Bet and Beyond traces 150 years of the Freemantle family from origins in London to first settlement … more

As readers follow the time line of the Society’s development in the chapters of this history, they will be better able to … more

Bill “Andy” Andrews was born in the Channel Islands in 1928 and came to Australia to live in 1953. He had a 45 year sea … more

This history was written for the 80th anniversary of the Anglican Parish of All Saints’ East Malvern. While a church anniversary … more

When people asked where we’d come from and we answered Portland, they must have thought we were absolutely crazy A very … more

This is not a history mainly comprised of names, dates and places going back into the dark ages. Rather, I have tried to … more

The Fourth Victorian State Family History Conference was held in Albury in April 2001. 2001 was the centenary year of Australia’s … more

Hugh Milligan was born in 1833 in Moyboy, Antrim, Ireland, and died in 1891 in Eaglehawk, Victoria, Australia He married … more

This is the fourth anthology of Joachim Matschoss’ work published by PenFolk Publishing. This collection includes “very … more

Ups & Downs consists of seventeen moving stories by families who have overcome the initial shock and disappointment at the … more

Lowly people determined to make a go of their lives. Loss and loneliness. Family secrets. Politicians and power. Churches … more

In this book Norm Burke takes us on a journey through the world of country music in Australia from his own first encounters … more

Lazy days … It was about eleven o’clock on a Wednesday morning and Ronsard was still in bed; his favourite place. Everything … more

This is the story of the often pioneering work of the Industrial Hygiene Division of the Victorian Department of Health … more

This is the third volume of poetry published by PenFolk for James Watkin. His previous volumes were Gardens of the Blessed … more

This is the fourth volume of poetry published by PenFolk for James Watkin. His previous volumes were Next Door to the Sun … more

In this autobiographical journey, Patricia Pengilley describes her own personal journey from her upbringing in the India … more

Older People and Medications is the report of a study conducted by TRANX Inc in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne It identifies … more

Mythfits consists of four original short stories drawing on references to mythology to give a sense of timelessness to very … more

This collection of twenty four of the twenty seven papers presented to the conference is a diverse and invaluable source … more

In this anthology Joachim Matschoss focuses on issues confronting a migrant in Australia. “These poems journey through a … more

Reading this book is designed to be similar to attending a seminar on flute teaching: the reader should go away with an … more

The poems in this collection range across the author’s life from childhood in a bush property in suburban Blackburn, Melbourne … more

The poems in this anthology represent a “search for belief through nature”. The poems are “accessible, original and readable … more

Lorna Bushnell worked as a secretary in the Department of External Affairs from 1960 to 1983 serving in various overseas … more

This easy to understand, easy to apply Feng Shui book is crammed with exciting tips to transform your life from finding … more

In Southbound Joachim Matschoss writes with his “unique and distinctive voice about his search for language and identity … more

This family history gives a most lively picture of a pioneering family in Melbourne, Trentham and Whitlands in the King … more

Although these diaries were never intended for publication, Leigh Cook believes that readers will enjoy his mother’s warm … more