In the Sunshine Advocate of 21/03/1925 it is reported that Wunderlich Ltd decided to establish works in Sunshine for the manufacture of terra cotta and faience for the facing of city buildings. The product was intended to imitate granite, which would give a brighter appearance to concrete walls. A stone surface finish to the terra cotta could be achieved by applying a variety of colour combinations of glazes with a special 'spackle' gun. A building that is still standing and has the imitation granite finish terra cotta is the Nicholas Building at 21 - 47 Swanston Street, Melbourne. The Nicholas Building was designed by Harry Norris for Alfred Nicholas (Aspro fame), and was built during 1925 - 1926. The building is classified by the National Trust (B4079) and has the Victorian Heritage Register (H2119). During my employment in the factory from 1964 to 1969 the tiles were generally faced with single colour glazes. For some small jobs a light coloured mottled finish was achieved by spattering a white glaze over a cream coloured background or vice versa. There were no imitation granite jobs done, probably because of changing attitudes to the intended appearance of buildings. The green coloured tile in our collection is an unfinished (untrimmed) retain tile typical of the green coloured tiles that were made for the two stages of the Commonwealth Centre Building (colloquially known as the Green Latrine), that was once located on the corner of Spring and Victoria Streets in Melbourne. Similar coloured tiles were also used on some shop fronts. The Commonwealth Centre Building no longer exists, however the Century Building at 125 - 133 Swanston Street, Melbourne is covered with single coloured tiles (white). The Century Building was built in 1939, with the architect being Marcus Barlow. The Building is classified by the National Trust (B4045). Our tile along with several others were headed for dumping among the asbestos waste at the rear of the two Wunderlich factories (Circa 1968). With permission from the Factory Superintendent of the Terra Cotta factory they were saved and taken home. Several are still in use as pavers around a barbecue in Melton from where our tile was obtained. It should be noted that the Wunderlich Architectural Terra Cotta factory in Sunshine did not manufacture terra cotta roofing tiles, as reported in the Brimbank City Council Post-contact Heritage Study HO 073 former Wunderlich now West End Market. Wunderlich terra cotta roofing tiles were manufactured at their factory in Mitcham Road, Vermont. Document HO 073 contains at least 3 errors. Other References: (1). http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74726224. (2). Armstrong, J. 'Investigating the historic and current use, manufacture and conservation of architectural terra cotta and faience USA & UK'. This tile is an example of the type of facing that was applied to city buildings for over 40 years from the mid 1920's. As building techniques changed the need for this type of facing diminished, and so the factory was eventually sold and demolished. A free standing tall chimney stack which serviced two of the kilns was a significant feature of the North Sunshine skyline. A part of the history of Sunshine disappeared with the demolition of the factory and the chimney stack. Only the façade of the finishing section of the factory where tiles were trimmed and stored remains. Off-white/beige architectural terra cotta tile with green coloured vitreous glaze on the face of tile. The rear of tile is ribbed. wunderlich limited, terra cotta, architectural, commonwealth centre, spring street, sunshine, mcintyre, victoria street, faience, faence, imitation granite, nicholas building, century building

Mary-Lou began exhibiting in the mid 1980s and over the years has been known for producing unique pieces of domestic ware influenced by food and traditional ceramic ware of the past.Food and tradition have always played a big part in Mary Lou’s ceramic work. 'Serving Platter' is rich in colour. The decorative designs are inspired by her surroundings in a style reminiscent of the past. Mary-Lou and husband Chris have a studio and gallery attached to their residential property in Eltham North which is open to the public. They also participate in the Nillumbik Artists Open Studios program. Oval platter with bold, stylised flowers glazed in reds, blues and yellows.mary-lou pittard, eltham, nillumbik, ceramic

Chris Pittard is a painter who has been working with clay for over 15 years. Pittard studied Fine Arts at RMIT and VCA and has exhibited paintings for a number of years. Pittard divides his time between teaching, drawing and painting and working in the ceramics studio where he creates distinctive pieces. Chris Pittard's ceramic pieces translate the narrative to the vessel. His vessels speak to us about our place and even his personal stories become more universal expressions.In early 2005 there was a flood which raged through the creeks cutting through the Shire of Nillumbik (Eltham). Not usually affected by catastrophe, these surging waters destroyed bridges and threatened roads. When the water subsided along the banks of the creek, trees had fallen, flotsam and jetsam piled up and even weeks later the long grass flattened by the flood continued to map the raging waters flow. The combination of slightly threatening and destructive forces and eerie beauty interested me. This at a time when world events of a far more horrific and tragic nature where presented to us by strangely beautiful coloured photos in our daily papers. These connections may not be obvious but it was certainly something I was thinking about while making this ceramic piece.flood, chris pittard, eltham, nillumbik

Kate Hudson's highly patterned and decorative prints reflect her love of Australian birds and flowers from her immediate environment, as well as oriental art and her training in textile design. Her work is influenced by the Australian artist (printmaker) Margaret Preston and the vases depicted in her prints are based on the ceramic works of her husband Stephen Hudson. The wattle depicted is the Acacia Terminalis (Sunshine Wattle), a shrub or small tree that grows to six meters in height. It’s an Australian native commonly found in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.A reduction coloured lino print. A ceramic vase with a black and white target print at its' centre holds a bunch of Acacia Terminalis (Sunshine Wattle). The vase rests on an orange table cloth decorated in white stylised flowers. The background is light pink. Hand written in pencil: low left '8/26'; bottom centre ' Wattle and Circle Vase'; low right 'Kate Hudson' hudson, linocut print, sunshine wattle, acacia terminalis, still life, margaret preston, ceramics, textiles, orient

In October 2000, Council invited three artists from the region (Deborah Halpern, Matcham Skipper, Tony Trembath) to submit designs for a sculpture / public art work for the Eltham Town Square. The commission was paid for by supermarket giant Safeway (Woolies) as part of its supermarket permit, which required them to contribute to beautification work in the Town Square.This is the first of three parts. The 'Spirit of Nillumbik' is a celebration of the artistic spirit of Eltham and surrounding communities. Each area is identified through the flora and fauna represented in the panels. The work honours the many creative artists and architects, past and present, who have built homes and shaped lives and livelihoods with their unique creative spirit. Halpern describes her work as a public expression of their individual and collective visions. Halpern acknowledges these contributions to our hand-made history and the influence they have on the character and identity of Eltham and Nillumbik. Five picture and six woven balustrades each made out of welded steel / organic wrought iron and coated with wax. Imagery (flora - plants, landscapes and fauna - animals, birds, reptiles, insects) are all based on the local environment. There is also a relevant aboriginal presence amongst each of the panels. Each panel represents the different areas that make up the Shire. 'Water' for Warrandyte, 'Kangaroos' for Christmas Hills, 'Cockatoos and 'Valley Creek Flats' for Hurstbridge, 'Wombats', 'Bluetongues' and 'Possums' for St. Andrews/Kinglake, 'Orchids' for Panton Hill, 'Cows' and 'Grapevines' for the Kangaroo Gound Hill landmark. N/Apublic art, nillumbik, fauna, flora, wrought iron, balustrade, halpern, laurence, kangaroo, eltham town square, spirit, warrandyte, christmas hills, kangaroo ground, hurstbridge, kinglake, panton hill, water, valley creek flats, cockatoos

A race meeting held as a tribute to "Phar Lap" - died 5/4/1932Rectangular program 112 pages with sepia photos of "Phar Lap" on front and back. Contains details of races held by the Moonee Valley Racing Club Inc. on Saturday 11 April 1992. Cost of program $2See photos front and back covers

Slovenians performingSlovenian FunctionBlack and white photoperformance, cultural program

Slovenians performingSlovenian function in MelbourneBlack and white photofunction, performance

A history of Doncaster and Templestowe by Graham Keogh100 page book to commemorate the Centenary of the Municipality of Doncaster &m Templestowe 1875 - 1975Sue Graham 9c on pre-title page Presentation sticker attached to the adjacent page and numbered no.57keogh graham, doncaster, templestowe

Rutherglen had a regular event called Back to Rutherglen where by a committee was formed to organise Sporting events usually during Easter. The purpose was a means of raising money for various projects in the town, such as building the Soldiers Memorial Hall and in later years a Queen Competition was held to raise funds towards building the Swimming Pool. The Event was later changed to The Rutherglen Wine Festival and later Winery Walkabout.Small carda Kookaburra Calls You Back to Rutherglen. Easter 1923 Program of events.back to rutherglen., rutherglen wine festival, rutherglen winery walkabout

For thee 2015 Centenary of the Landing at GalipoliA self guided tour booklet for all to be able to locate the WWI Diggers buried in the Carlyle Cemetery. There are articles, letters and brief service descriptions including pre-service occupation, final rank, unit, casualty status, Places of service and date of discharge carlyle cemetery, anazc, wwi, self guided tour, war graves, map

Thje story of the Gold and RutherglenInformation Booklet detailing the history of the gold found in Rutherglen and districtinformation, gold, booklet, tourism

A descirptive history artival throught the eyes of John Stanley James AKA Julian Thomas AKA VagabondThe story of a visit to Rutherglen by John Stanley James in 1894.rutherglen, booklet, 1894

The onus contractual rules place on School Teachers both male and female in the late 1800s.card with a single microfilm insertteachers, contract, rules

The onus contractual rules place on Female School Teachers in 1915.card with a single microfilm insertteachers, contract, rules, female

This is a map produced to attempt to bring order to the cemetery. Originally the layout was not well defined and it is difficult to use this plan to locate a particular grave, also the fact that not all graves are marked and foot paths are not defined has exacerbated this issue. Photocopy, White paper, black printing, black line work showing lot and compartment boundariesReferences Grid Survey points at 50 feet centres shown (as a cross with the reference mark number in brackets) Lot Number shown at left side of graves. Burial Number shown at right side of grave. Lots with unidentified burials show with dashed cross with in the lot. topographic survey, cadastral survey, carlyle cemetery, burials, graves, lot boundary, rotunda

This is a map produced to attempt to bring order to the cemetery. Originally the layout was not well defined and it is difficult to use this plan to locate a particular grave, also the fact that not all graves are marked and foot paths are not defined has exacerbated this issue. Photocopy, White paper, black printing, black line work showing lot and compartment boundariesReferences Grid Survey points at 50 feet centres shown (as a cross with the reference mark number in brackets) Lot Number shown at left side of graves. Burial Number shown at right side of grave. Lots with unidentified burials show with dashed cross with in the lot. topographic survey, cadastral survey, carlyle cemetery, burials, graves, lot boundary, rotunda

This is a map produced to attempt to bring order to the cemetery. Originally the layout was not well defined and it is difficult to use this plan to locate a particular grave, also the fact that not all graves are marked and foot paths are not defined has exacerbated this issue. Photocopy, White paper, black printing, black line work showing lot and compartment boundariesReferences Grid Survey points at 50 feet centres shown (as a cross with the reference mark number in brackets) Lot Number shown at left side of graves. Burial Number shown at right side of grave. Lots with unidentified burials show with dashed cross with in the lot. topographic survey, cadastral survey, carlyle cemetery, burials, graves, lot boundary, rotunda

This is a map produced to attempt to bring order to the cemetery. Originally the layout was not well defined and it is difficult to use this plan to locate a particular grave, also the fact that not all graves are marked and foot paths are not defined has exacerbated this issue. Photocopy, White paper, black printing, black line work showing lot and compartment boundariesReferences Grid Survey points at 50 feet centres shown (as a cross with the reference mark number in brackets) Lot Number shown at left side of graves. Burial Number shown at right side of grave. Lots with unidentified burials show with dashed cross with in the lot. topographic survey, cadastral survey, carlyle cemetery, burials, graves, lot boundary, rotunda

The Ancient Order of Druids (AOD) is a fraternal organisation founded in London, England in 1781 that still operates to this day. It is the earliest known English group to be founded based upon the iconography of the ancient druids. Druid, (Celtic: “Knowing [or Finding] the Oak Tree”), member of the learned class among the ancient Celts. They seem to have frequented oak forests and acted as priests, teachers, and judges. The earliest known records of the Druids come from the 3rd century BC.Photo of a parade in Main Street with the local chapter of the Ancient Order of Druids in attendancedruid, parade

Colour photograph of the Henry Sutton display in the Ballarat Mining Exchange during Ballarat Heritage Weekend.henry sutton, sutton autocar, ballarat mining exchange, ballarat heritage weekend

ballarat railway station

Colour photograph showing the internal roof structure at the Ballarat Railway Station platform.ballarat railway station, architecture