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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Heritage Victoria, Victorian Heritage Register. 2nd ed, 1999
The Victorian Heritage Register lists objects and places which have the highest level of cultural significance in Victoria. Once listed, they are protected by law.189 p. black print on white paper, illus.heritage places, victorian heritage register, heritage council of victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Report, Melbourne Parks and Waterways, Happy Hollow Farm Complex : Conservation Strategy [excerpts], 1996_07
This report was commissioned by the Melbourne Parks and Waterways in 1996. It contains a history of the place and building, and garden and landscape features. There is a Statement of Cultural Heritage Significance. Happy Hollow was occupied (and probably built) by Emmett Whatmough in 1893, and owned by John Cully McLaughlin. There are other family connections among the Greensborough district pioneers.Copy of document, 16 pages plus maps.happy hollow, whatmough, bell, mclaughlin, melbourne parks and waterways. cultural heritage significance -
Islamic Museum of Australia
Bronze Scupture, Big Jihad 2011, 2011
Abdul-Rahman describes his practice as exploring a sense of identity that emerges from cultural heritage that is both Muslim and seventh generation Australian.Bronze sculpture of a young man boxing his own reflection. The sculpture, Big Jihad explores the meaning of "the greater jihad", which in Islam is the internal struggle with one's Nafs (the ego or commanding self). Abdullah describes this concept as the recognition of one's humanity forming the basis of their relationship to Islam. sculpture, bronze, jihad, ego -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 61 September 1988
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Sandy Atkinson: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage • Recent Activities • Eltham Courthouse • Other Society Activities The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Vision Australia
Plan - Text, Allom Lovell and Associates, RVIB Conservation Management plan, 2002
Commissioned by the RVIB, this Conservation Management plan provides an assessment of the cultural significance of the buildings and develop conservation policies around future management of the site.1 CD with 1 Word fileroyal victorian institute for the blind, buildings -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Medal, Marcela Bole - This is Your Life Medal 1989, 1999
medal with inscription on a band in Slovenian flag coloursMarcela bole was presented the Medal in 1989 at the conclusion and in gratitude for her life achievements - as part of the This is Your Life cultural program Medal has a gold rim with white ceramic centre with TO JE VAŠE ŽIVLJENJE, g. MARCELA BOLE, KEW, 20. 6. 1999 on medal, to je vaše žibljenje, marcela bole, kew, 1999, slovenian association melbourne -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Conference proceedings, Tania Ka'ai, Language endangerment in the 21st century : globalisation, technology and new media : proceedings of the conference FEL XVI, 12-15 September 2012, AUT University, Auckland, Aotearoa/?New Zealand, 2012
Session 1: Technology and Cultural knowledge: Documentation, transmission and resource Session 2: Television and Endangered Languages Session 3: Technology: Archiving, Lexicography, Translation, Databases Session 4: Technology: Teaching and Learning endangered languages Session 5: Social media, press and endangered languages Session 6: Multiple perspectives on language endangerment in the 21st centuryMaps, b&w photographs, tablesendangered languages, language revival, globalisation, technology, barngarla, port lincoln -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Museum of Victoria Education Service, Aboriginal perspectives, 1996
The kit is designed for the general public, teachers and students, to give an understanding of Australian Indigenous people and culture and to break down stereotypes that are common in the school system and the wider community. The information presented is about the cultural, spiritual, economic and religious aspects of pre-contact societies. The impact of invasion on traditional societies and the post-colonial history of Australian Indigenous people is explored.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographs, colour photographsculture, history, john batman, batman treaty, coranderrk mission, koorie culture, lake condah mission, kinship systems, aboriginal art, dreaming stories, kulin, gunai/kurnai, mara, wotjobaluk, wudjubaluk, koori -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HUSTLERS REEF RESERVE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
Conservation management plan (112 pages) prepared by Lee Andrews & Associates, Heritage Consultants, in 2011, for the Hustlers Reef Reserve. The reserve cover the site of the former Great Extended Hustlers Mine site. Leigh McKinnons amendments to the plan are included with the document. History of the site, a physical survey and analysis, comparative analysis, cultural significance and conservation policy are addressed in the document.bendigo, mining, great extended hustlers mine site -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence, Banyule City Council, Viewbank Homestead Guided Tour Opportunity, 1998, 15/12/1998
Invitation from Banyule Cultural Services Officer to Jan Macdonald to participate in a guided tour and archaeological dig at Viewbank Homestead January, February and April 1999Comprises letter, with unbound information pamphlet and mapviewbank homestead, archaeological digs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Ian D. Clark et al, A Bend in the Yarra: a history of the Merri Creek protectorate Station and Merri Creek Aboriginal School 1841-1851, by Ian D. Clark and Toby Heydon, 2004_
A history of Aboriginal cultural institutions in colonial Victoria, in this book the interaction between Wurundjeri people and government officials and settlers at the confluence of the Merri Creek and Yarra River.Paperback book, 90 p. black & white illusmerri creek, aborigines victoria -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Horticultural Display, 1930
Note by T.H. Kneen 24 June 1992, "At that time the School maintained a dwarf orchard of several hundred varieties of apples."Black and white photograph. Students and Staff preparing a fruit and flower display inside a timber building.On reverse, "K.T. Gardner Mt. Evelyn Garden at Worth's Olympia 1930 (Cultural Centre now on site.)" and in different handwriting, "Mr. Russ, Hilary Watson ( Hetherington), (arranging something), Marjorie Bishop (outside, holding plant), Kath Gardner (next benches), Polly Woodard (in overcoat.)"students, staff, fruit display, flower display, k.t. gardner, mt. evelyn garden, worth's olympia, 1930, mr. russ, hilary watson ( hetherington), marjorie bishop, kath gardner, polly woodard, alice j. tucker (née glascodine), dwarf orchard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nillumbik Shire Council, Arts & culture strategy 2022-2026, 2022
An outline of Nillumbik Shire Council's arts and culture strategy 2022-2026 which builds on Nillumbik's artistic and cultural heritage by supporting the next wave of contemporary arts and culture.51 pages, colour illus.nillumbik, arts and culture - nillumbik -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Japanese women in traditional costume
This photograph depicts two young Japanese women demonstrating traditional Japanese cultural practice whilst living at Tatura Internment and Wartime Camps during the Second World War.A black and white photograph featuring two young Japanese women in traditional costume.tatura, japanese family camp, japanese, japanese internees, internment, rushworth, goulburn valley, kimono -
Unions Ballarat
Instructions for American servicemen in Australia 1942 (Don Woodward Collection), 1942
Dated. Cultural guide to Australia for US servicemen who were based in Australia during WWII. Includes descriptions of slang, money, places, Commonwealth, food, economy, etc.Australian culture as perceived by outsiders.Book; 54 pages. Cover: blue background; black lettering; title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, social customs, culture - australia, military - usa, war - world war ii, australia - language - vernacular -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Portland is for Everyone, 1983
CEMA Art Collection Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984Laminated screenprint of three Aboriginal women in foreground with red text "PORTLAND IS FOR EVERYONE" at the top. The Aboriginal women are portrayed with blue skin and orange, yellow and pink clothing. The background is a mix of yellow and pink lines, over which black leafless trees are printed. At the bottom of the work is purple text which reads "Thanks to the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Heywood and the Portland Historical Society".Front: 47/60 Angela Gee '83 Back: 10 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Student Connect: Ballarat and Wimmera Campuses 2015, 2015
Small booklet introducing student services and support at Federation University. Information included" * Careers and employment * Scholarship and Financial Aid * Chaplaincy * Student Counselling * Student Health Centre * Disability Liaison Unit * Student Advisory Service * Student Legal Service * International Students * Culturally and Linguisitic Diverse Support * Leadership and Volunteering * Clubs and Societies * Events and Activites * Sport and Recreationsfederation university, ballarat campus, wimmera campus, student support, jeannie king, chaplaincy, scholarships, financial aid, disability liaison unit, international students, clubs and societies -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Richard Broome, Fighting hard : the Victorian Aborigines Advancement League, 2015
As both a welfare and activist body, the League is the "mother" of all Aboriginal Victorian community organisations, having spawned a diverse range of them...Over the years the League has proven that despite the pervasive mythology, Aboriginal people are able to successfully govern their own organisations. In particular, the League has proven its capacity for managing good governance while maintaining Aboriginal cultural values. aborigines advancement league, history, government, social relations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Banyule Banner Dec 2020, 2020_12
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition includes the Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub.A record of events within the City of Banyule.20 pages (approx.), colour illustrations. 2 copies.banyule banner, banyule council, ivanhoe library, ivanhoe cultural hub -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Cowra on the Lachlan
Tells the story of Cowra from early settlers to when book written. Includes the 1944 prison break out and the resulting Cowra War Cemetery, Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre. Hard cover book, green with gold writing on spine (title and authors name). Dust cover, yellow, with picture of The Cowra Bicentennial tapestry on front cover. Back cover has picture of Cowra. Inside front of dust cover has what the book about and inside back of dust cover tells about the author, Joan Marriott.Presented to Tatura H S by Cowra H S 7/5/1994cowra, japanese prison break out, japanese internees, ww2 internees, australian internment camps -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000
The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour photograph of Olympic torch relay as it made its way through Kingston. The torch is being exchanged between Russell Broughton on the left and Allan Lawson on the right. They are surrounded by relay support crew, including a motorcade travelling behind them, and the street is lined with people on both sides.Handwritten in black ink on reverse: Allan Lawson / Russell. Broughtonolympics, torch relay -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000
The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour photograph depicting Craig Kimberley of Just Jeans (retail store) surrounded by people, including a boy wearing a paper bandana that says "I saw the torch". The photograph has been taken outside Westfield Shopping Centre (Southland) and the event was part of the torch relay for the 2000 Olympic Games.Handwritten in black ink on reverseL Craig Kimberley / Just Jeansolympics, torch relay -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000
The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour photograph of Naomi Milgrim, CEO of Sussan Fashions, outside Westfield Shopping Centre Cheltenham (Southland), participating in the Olympic Torch Relay. Behind her a crowd can be seen gathered to watch the relay. There is a motorcycle police officer in a high visibility jacket to the right. Spectators can be seen on the roof of the building.Handwritten on reverse in black ink: CEO Sussan Fashions / Naomi / Milgrimolympics, torch relay, cheltenham -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, panoramic, 31 July 2000
The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour panoramic photograph of the Olympic Torch being carried by Allan Lawson. Allan is blind, and is being assisted by another name whose name was not recorded. There is a police escort in the front on a motorbike, a cavalcade of cars behind him and crowds on either side of the road.Handwritten in black ink on reverse: Allan Lawson / Blindolympics, torch relay -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 31 July 2000
The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour photograph of David Douglas running in the Olympic Torch Relay as torch bearer. There is a police escort on motorbike in front and behind him, as well as a cavalcade of vans and cars behind him. Both sides of the street are lined with spectactors.Handwritten in black ink on reverse: David Douglasolympics, torch relay -
RMIT Design Archives
Work on paper - Architectural drawings, Aboriginal Keeping Place, Shepparton International Village
Site plan drawing of the Shepparton Aboriginal Arts Council building, now known as the Bangerang Cultural Centre. The building is located in the Parkside Gardens, formerly the Shepparton International Village, and is the first Aboriginal cultural museum developed and managed by the Aboriginal community. The building is part of the Victorian Heritage Register. Romberg designed the building in conjunction with project instigator and Bangerang Elder, John Sandy Atkinson, OAM. At the request of Romberg, Atkinson created some concept sketches for the building from which Romberg designed the finished structure.Site PlanInitialed in grey pencil, bottom right: 'F.R'architecture, museum -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Angela Gee, c. 1984
Angela Gee is a well known poster artist. Gee came to Portland in the 80s to take part in community poster workshops as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations. Gee is represented in the cultural collection.Black and white photograph. Angela Gee, print maker, holding a print of a group of Aboriginal people, similar prints on wall behind her, newspaper on floor.Back: 'Angela Gee Printmaker for 150th Anniv.' - hand written, blue biroangela gee, artist, poster, 1980s, community art -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Kenneth Stanley Inglis, Sacred Places War Memorials in the Australian Landscape
This book looks at the war memorials in Australia and traces the development of the Anzac cult and the reasons that the war memorials are increasingly cherished in Australian society. It is an important treatise on a unique aspect of Australia cultural life.This is a paperback book of 521 pages. The cover is multi-coloured with an image of an Australian soldier on the front and spine.non-fictionThis book looks at the war memorials in Australia and traces the development of the Anzac cult and the reasons that the war memorials are increasingly cherished in Australian society. It is an important treatise on a unique aspect of Australia cultural life.war memorials in australia, monuments -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Thematic Environmental History, 2001
This booklet was prepared for the East Gippsland Shire Council in August 2001.A Thematic Environmental History identifies how key patterns of development have influenced the culture of the area and the natural and built environment. The document is not a social history but usually provides the context for future heritage studies and assessments and would provide input to the preparation of a Heritage Action Plan. This booklet prepared for the East Gippsland Shire councilA spiral bound book of 75 pp, titled Thematic Environmental History, prepared by Meredith Fletcher and Linda Kennett for the Centre for Gippsland Studies, Monash University, Gippsland Campus. On the front cover is a black and white drawing of a paddle steamer towing a barge along a river. It contains information on the discovery, settlement and land usage of East Gippsland as well as the development of transport, communication and cultural institutions. Copywright held by East Gippsland Shire Council and Department of Infrastructureenvironmental-study-east-gippsland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 32 VIEW ST, BENDIGO, not known
29 page spiral bound soft cover booklet 'Nominated Place - 32 View St, Bendigo'. History and cultural heritage significance. Plans, drawings, extracts from Annals of Bendigo, Bendigo Advertiser and Sandhurst Directory 1872-73. Includes 4 pages from 'Bendigo Mac and His Courts'. 32 View St is currently between the Trades Hall and Temperance Hall.Kevin Colvin