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Mansfield Cemetery 1860-2007

A compilation of the Mansfield Cemetery Trust records, together with photographs of headstones where available

2006  $35.00  or $40.00 with postage

 

Tragedy at Stringybark Creek

The 1878 story of the shooting of the three policemen who went into deep bushland near Stringybark Creek in search of the Kelly Gang. This book covers the consequent shooting and the alarm raised by one member of the party who escaped the bushrangers ambush.

2000 Edition   pp. 30   A5   $5.50

 

 

Mansfield at Last

A brief but enlightening history of the development of the Mansfield Railway and station. Released with the reopening of the Railway Station in 1994, when it became the home of the Mansfield Visitors Information Centre.

1994 pp. 29   A5   $7.20

   

Gold In The Shire of Mansfield - Second Edition

Early history of the lesser goldfields in the Mansfield district.

1995 pp. 76   A5   $10.95

 

 

Mansfield Valley - 150 Years of History

An overview of Mansfield's history from the first European settlers to the present time

1995 pp. 64   A5   $9.90

   

 

 

Reflections in the Lamplight

A collection of poems from the 'Mansfield Courier' 1869 - 1899

1990 pp. 44   A5   $2.75

   

Some Kelly Doggerels

A collection of old and new poetry focused on the life and death of Ned Kelly

2004   pp. 33   $8.00

   

High Street Traders of Mansfield 1854-2000 and Early Highett Street Traders - By P. Arbuthnot and S. Hutchinson

The past and present of the traders of Mansfield from 1854 - 2000

2004   pp. 176.   A4  $10.00 per copy.  Postage $8.00.

 

 

 

Mansfield Historical Society Magazine - Local Police Commemorative Edition

A special publication focusing on the 125th anniversary of the Ned Kelly murders and celebrating 150 years of policing in Victoria

2003   pp. 20   $5.00

 

Other Publications

 

 

Historical Aspects of Bonnie Doon

A History of Bonnie Doon

1978 (Reprinted in 2000) pp. 96   $15.00

   

 

Gold at Ten Mile - By Dr. B Lloyd

History of goldmines and mining in the Ten Mile region

1995 pp. 174   $25.00

 

Heritage and History on My Doorstep - By Sheila Hutchinson

Heritage and History On My Doorstep - By Sheila Hutchinson

A journey back in time including past tales of Dry Creek, Tallangallook, Barjarg, Tolmie and Toombullup

2000 pp. 160   $25.00

   

A Century of Shows - By A.V. Walsh and G.A. Scott

A history of the Mansfield Agricultural and Pastoral Society, 1887 - 1989

1989 pp. 87   A5   $7.70

   

Mansfield’s Moment In Time - By P. Arbuthnot

History from the pages of Mansfield's early newspapers, 'The Independent', 'The Mansfield Guardian', and 'The Mansfield Courier'.

1996 pp. 92   A5   $22.00

 

 

The Widow Of Wappan - The Story

The story of Anne Fraser Bon, whom became known as 'The Widow Of Wappan'

2003 pp. 12   A4   $5.00

 

True Blue - By Shirley Hardy-Rix and Ralph Stavely

Stories of bravery from the Victorian Police

1997 pp. 124   A5   $5.00

 

 

In The Performance Of Duty - By Gavin Brown, Gary Presland and Ralph Stavely

Stories of the murders and assault of Victorian Police from 1837 to 1988

1994 pp. 320   A5   $5.50

 

 

On The Day It Ended...  

Memories of V.P. Day August 1945 from the Mansfield District.

1995 pp. 40   A4   $6.50

 

 

About Merrijig - By Adele McCormack

A historic record since European settlement about the small town of Merrijig

2004 pp. 214   A5   $25.00

 

Postage of course varies with the weight of the book purchased and where it is going. Most of the books are the same price for postage unless stated.

 

Other Merchandise

Currently available we have Stubby Holders. These stubby holders depict the police monument in Mansfield at the intersection of High and Highett Street and retail for $8.00.  We also have NEW stubby holders showing the Mansfield Police Monument 'A Holiday in Mansfield' c. 1910 in sepia.

    GMAGS Family History Mystery calico carry bags. Only $5. Long and short handle available

NEW - Posters featuring a lithograph of Early Mansfield and Alexandra businesses. Only $5.00 each.

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