Open Monument is a contemporary artwork acknowledging the history of Chinese people in Ballarat. The Chinese diaspora was global and many Chinese people came to Ballarat and the Victorian Goldfields. The work details some of the personal Chinese family memories of Ballarat from the goldrush forward. The 33 marble laser-etched panels include found images and texts mounted on a modernist metal architectural feature holding back a grassed hill landscape. Within the side walkway of gravel and composite stone is an etched of local activities relating to the Chinese community achievements that can be added to by the community.Open Monument is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of BallaratArchitectural artwork consisting of large marble panels on a corten steel frame imbedded into a grassed mount.Inscription on plaque: Open Monument 無極紀念碑 ​/ Artist: John Young ​/ Officially Launched by Mr Yumin Song / Chinese Consul-General to Victoria​ / 6th September 2015​ / Open Monument unearths stories of the Chinese diaspora in Ballarat, a name which means/ “resting place” to the traditional custodians - the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people.​/ The monument comprises of two artworks: Transculture, a granite-panelled work, evoking stories of alternative worldviews, / modernity, leisure and toil. Whilst Timeline traces the major contributions of the Chinese community in Ballarat, every decade / from the 1850s until the present. The timeline then folds out to 2170, anticipating imaginary future contributions.​ / The monument is open to future interpretations of this history. ​/ I thank you for visiting and acknowledging the contributions and memories that meant so much to / those who have gone before us./ - John Young Zerunge​ / Patron: Mr Henry Thai OAM JP​ / President of Ballarat Chinese ​/ Community Association Inc​ / The following generous donors to this project are acknowledged with gratitude​/ City of Ballarat​ Sovereign Hill Museum Association Inc.​ Ballarat Chinese Community Association Inc.​ Mr Henry Thai OAM JP & Mrs Sandra Thai ​ Mrs Shirley Doon & Family in memory of Harry Doon​ Chinese Masonic Association Inc.​ Mr Mean Te and Mrs Meng Khun​ Mr Jack Nguyen MA JP & Mrs My Tang​ Mr Tony and Mrs Elise Yu​ Mr Chang Zhen Zhen & Family​ Australian Lian Jiang Association​ The Federation of Chinese Associations Vic​ The Leesoon Family​ Mr Stephen K.F Ng OAM JP​ Dr Che Sam Lo MD phD JP OAM​ Elderly Chinese Home Inc.​ The Federation of Chinese Org from VN Cambodian and Lao Association of Vic. Inc.​ Bright Moon Buddhist Society​ Nam Pon Soon Club House​ See-Yup Society​ Mr Peter Chong Wai Lo​ Mr Qing Song Lin​ Mr Binh Quoc Mao & Mrs Thuy Cam Thai​ Mr Alexander Mao​ Mr Yuet Lung Kwok JP​ Mr Tai The Tran​ Mr Phillip K. L. Tran​ Mr William K. L. Tran​ Mr Quang Khon Tran JP​ Mr Kouy Taing​ Mrs Kieng Hor Lou​ Mr Bill Chang Piu Au​ Mr Maurice Kwok Leong ​ Mrs Eunice J. Leong​ Mr Vi Minh Tran JP​ Mr Frank Cheng​ Mr David Cheng​ Mr William Thai​ Mr Lizhen Lin​ Mr Phillip Richard Thai​ Mr Hoan Ping Kow​ Mrs Xao Nhu Kow​ Mr Huy Thai​ Mr Yun Kuen Lo​ Mr Chiu Yip & Mrs Yuan Han Cho​ Mrs Jacqueline Louise Thai Greenwood​ Mr Joe Hap Chi Chao & Mrs Rosana Wei Ning Chao​ Charity & Multi Art Association of Victoria Inc.​ Mr Billy Cai​ Miss Nikki Cai​ Miss Su-Ling & Miss Lily Mays-Doon​ Mr Anthony Doon​ Mr H J Moy & Family​ Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat Inc​ open monument chinese, chinese history ballarat goldfields, china, ballarat, goldfields, john young, chinese, mining, multicultural, immigration, tong way, goon, joss house, embroidery, billy butterfly, chinese market gardens, red lion hotel, ah soon, mayor of main road, chinese herbalist, yee lee, james hong, cheok cheong hong, john ah loo, wathawurrung, robe, lowe kong meng, louis ah mouy, tongway, gallipoli, william lung

Jack Dunkin Lutge was born 9/11/21 to John & Millicent Lutge of Elmhurt, Vic. At the age of 13 he joined the church Preaching Band as organist. He was encouraged to consider a call to the ministry of the Methodist Church, and he was ordained in 1950. Parishes were Beaconsfield (Tas.), Deloraine (Tas.), Woomelang, Ballarat, Euroa, Noble Park, Sandringham, West Brunswick. He married Marjorie Shepherd 17/5/1947, and they had a daughter, Meredith. He died in Myrtleford on 31/5/2014.Lutge in ecumenical alb and blue stole is looking at the communion table, Christmas 1981, his last Christmas at Bay Road, Sandringham.On the back of both photographs is the detail written as above.lutge, jack, beaconsfield, deloraine, woomelang, ballarat, euroa, noble park, sandringham, west brunswick, shepherd, marjorie

Jack Dunkin Lutge was born 9/11/21 to John & Millicent Lutge of Elmhurt, Vic. At the age of 13 he joined the church Preaching Band as organist. He was encouraged to consider a call to the ministry of the Methodist Church, and he was ordained in 1950. Parishes were Beaconsfield (Tas.), Deloraine (Tas.), Woomelang, Ballarat, Euroa, Noble Park, Sandringham, West Brunswick. He married Marjorie Shepherd 17/5/1947, and they had a daughter, Meredith. He died in Myrtleford on 31/5/2014.Lutget is standing in ecumenical alb and blue stole c. 1982 at Noble Park where he was acting as relieving minister. He is wearing a medallion presented to him by young people on leaving Sandringham in 1981.On the back of both photographs is the detail written as above.lutge, jack, beaconsfield, deloraine, woomelang, ballarat, euroa, noble park, sandringham, west brunswick, shepherd, marjorie

Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA colour tourist booklet with 8 black and white images of scenes in Hepburn Springs. hepburn springs, blowhole, suspension bridge, mineral sptings hotel

Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA black and white photographic image of Locarno Spring in the Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve. hepburn springs, locarno mineral water spring, mineral water, locarno spring

Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA black and white photographic image of Wyuna Spring in the Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve. hepburn springs, mineral water, wyuna spring

Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA black and white photographic image of Locarno Spring in the Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve. hepburn springs, locarno mineral water spring, mineral water, locarno spring

Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA black and white photographic image of Sulphur Spring in the Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve. hepburn springs, mineral water, sulphur spring

Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA black and white photographic image of the pavilion in the Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve. hepburn springs, mineral water, pavilion

Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA black and white photographic image of a metal spring in the Hepburn Springs Mineral Springs Reserve. hepburn springs, mineral water, bridge

Hepburn Springs in a tourist town with natural mineral water springsA black and white photographic image of a suspension bridge over Doctors Gully, Hepburnhepburn springs, suspension bridge, doctors gully

Six people in the photograph. Back row left to right: Vic Quanchi, Tony Saligari, Allan Wynd Front row left to right: Molly Maffesoni, Annie Gervasoni, Rene Gervasoni (later Saligari)vic quanchi, tony saligari, allan wynd, molly maffesoni, annie gervasoni, rene gervasoni, rene saligari

Text and artwork on poster as follows: May Day 1890-1990 (header). Rally with banners: Fascism Means War; REPEAL Anti Union Legislation. 100 Years of struggle for workers' rights and socialism (footer). Names and pictures of four Victorian Union Legends: Tom Mann (London Dockworkers Strike and Victorian PLC Organiser); Vida Goldstein (Suffragist); George Seelaf (AMIEU); and Monty Miller (Eureka Stockade). This poster was a commissioned by Vic Morphy at RedLetter from the artist, Di Wells.Significant to the centenary of May day, activism and workers' rights.Poster - mounted. Colour theme is red, blue and fawn. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, may day, mann, tom, goldstein, vida, seelaf, george, miller, monty, dockworkers, suffragism, eureka stockade, socialism, fascism, may day, wells, di, redletter

Belltower Pottery was established by Rudolf Dybka in Kyabram, Victoria, in around 1977 with the help of John Stroomer. Stroomer later took over the pottery, employing as many as 23 workers and apprentices. After a fire in 1988 destroyed the building, Stroomer moved the pottery to the old Kyabram butter factory, where it operated until the late 1990s. Works may be marked with an impressed 'Belltower Pottery' or, after the move to Kyabram, 'Belltower Pottery, Handmade, Kyabram, Vic.'Wheel thrown stoneware bowl with the word 'Nuts' on one side. Stamped "'Belltower Pottery, Handmade, Kyabram, Vic"pottery, belltower pottery, kyabram, australia studio pottery

Belltower Pottery was set up by Rudolf Dybka in Kyabram, Victoria, in around 1977 with the help of John Stroomer. Stroomer later took over the pottery, employing as many as 23 workers and apprentices. After a fire in 1988 destroyed the building, Stroomer moved the pottery to the old Kyabram butter factory, where it operated until the late 1990s. Works may be marked with an impressed 'Belltower Pottery' or, after the move to Kyabram, 'Belltower Pottery, Handmade, Kyabram, Vic.'Wheel thrown stoneware bowl with the word 'Nuts' on one side. pottery, belltower pottery, rudolf dybka, john stroomer

This object relates to Albert Charles SPOSITO. He was born on 03/04/1919 in Port Melbourne, VIC. Albert Charles served in the Army (VX110653) enlisting on, 22/07/1942 in Footscray, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 12 AUS ORD STORES COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Craftsman(CFN) on 13/11/1945. His next of kin is Barbara SPOSITO. Albert Charles SPOSITO was not a prisoner of war. Albert Sposito was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945.Circular white badge with the name "Hugh Bethune" printed front and centre. Above the name is written "Ballarat Legacy" with a symbol of a torch in between.Front of badge: "BALLARAT LEGACY" / "HUGH" / "BETHUNE" Back of badge: The letters "H" and "B" have been written in red marker. The words "PATRICK AUST." / "MELBOURNE" also appear on one side of the badge.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945. The RSL badge represents readiness to serve the crown, country and former comrades. It can be purchased however it should only be worn by returned service personnel.Metallic badge with enamel sections depicting a white shield with a red and gold coloured crown and the number "95" at the head of the shield. In the top corners of the shield are images of a leek, rose, thistle and shamrock. An image of a red ribbon with the words "Australia" is at the base of the shield. In the centre of the shield is a blue circle with the words "Returned Services League", encircling an image of three servicemen in gold coloured relief.Inscriptions on the back: "V Property of League Swann & Hudson Vic." "91382" And another inscription that is partly obscured and includes "Bad.....ns" ballarat, ballarat rsl, badge, returned services leage badge, rsl badge, uniforms

This object relates to George Alfred STEVENSON. He was born on 24/06/1906 in Bendigo, VIC. George Alfred served in the Army (V147029) enlisting on, 19/02/1942 in Bendigo, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HQ AMF CARTOGRAPHIC COY AUS SVY CORP as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 27/06/1948. George Alfred STEVENSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Bernice STEVENSON. George Stevenson was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Ian Ernest STADUS. He was born on 09/11/1922 in Dimboola, VIC. Ian Ernest served in the RAN Reserve (PM3734) enlisting on, 15/10/1941 before being discharged from duties with the HMAS Lonsdale on 21/02/1946. Ian Ernest STADUS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Bessie Agnes STADUS (mother). Ian Ernest Stadus was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Six pointed star-shaped medallion in dark golden colour, attached by a ring to a ribbon of mustard yellow, navy, red and light blue stripes of varying thicknesses. Ribbon ends are frayed and not attached to a bar. The cast medallion features a circle with text around the circumference and a monogram in the interior, topped with a crown motif. Further inscriptions are stamped into the reverseAround front circle: “THE AFRICA STAR” Stamped into the reverse: “VX28243, J. E. LE MARSHALL”second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat