Were originally talks given by Nathan Spielvogel on radio 3BA in the 1930s. Volume 1 was first published by the Ballarat Historical Society in the 1970s and volumes 1 (republished), 2 and 3 in the 1980s. In this 2004 publication, the three volumes have been indexed and include photographs from the BHS Collection.
Nathan Spielvogel
Elizabeth Trudgeon, 2006
203 Pages
$30.00 Plus $15.00 Postage & Handling
Part 1: History of Nathan Spielvogel (the author)
Part 2: Early History of Ballarat from European settlement. Stories are told about the Eureka Affair, the discovery of gold, the floods of the Sixties and the beginnings of the Fire Brigade
Part 3: Business, Government and Lifestyle
The Mechanics’ Institute, Dana Street School, church history, the Chinese community, amalgamation of East and West Councils, Buninyong, the Base Hospital, the Orphanage, Post Office, Prince Alfred’s visit, statues and early transport
Part 4: Biographies: Martin Hosking, Charles Phillips JP, James Salisbury amd William Cross Yuille
Nathan Spielvogel
Elizabeth Trudgeon, 2006
151 Pages
$25.00 Plus $15.00 Postage & Handling
Part 1: History of Nathan Spielvogel
Part 2: The Streets of Ballarat
Nathan Spielvogel
Elizabeth Trudgeon, 2006
112 Pages
$20.00 Plus $10.00 Postage & Handling
This volume is in the form of questions and answers. The topics are varied and cover a wide range of subjects for those interested in the history of Ballarat and surrounding districts. From business affairs, gold and Eureka, water supplies, South Street Competitions, Lake Wendouree, the churches, roads and many of Ballarat’s early citizens, this volume is immensely readable.
