The 'Cycles' series is an extension of two large scale provisional installations '150 Rotations', Melbourne Now, National Gallery of Victoria, and '356 Rotations', AC Institute in New York, which also re-purposed and aestheticised multiple paper units into hundreds of circular motifs.The immediate tactile connection with the material excesses and detritus of contemporary consumer culture informs the theoretical framework and conceptual understanding of Gower's practice, and associates her work with ideas of recovery and re-purpose, sustainable practice and thrift strategies that critique excesses of mass production and the notion of impermanence. This series was made ‘in transit’ during the artist’s recent studio residencies at Point[B], New York and Laughing Waters, Eltham, and at three temporary studios in Rome, Berlin and Collingwood.Kaleidoscope pattern of multiple segments (logos-Lipton tea) from commercial (food) catalogues on commercial packaging (cardboard - round lid). No inscriptions and markingscycles, gower, collage, pattern, logos, commercialism, consumerism, repurpose, recycle, riverbend, laughing waters

Colour photograph. Picnic table set with food. People in camp chairs. Caravan. Back of photo has sticky tape stuck to it.photo, group, mixed group

Cast iron assay food chopper with wooden handle to turn cogged wheels, to operate the guillotine mechanism. It is mounted on a wooden base.food processing equipment

6 coloured photos of the Rhyll Craft and Flower Display showing displays of plants, flower arrangements, crochet rugs, food and local peopleRhyll Craft and Flower Display Nov 1st 1986rhyll hall, craft, betty liddle, rhyll - local identities

Brought to the Ovens Goldfields by Chinese men working in the area in the 19th century. Most likely made in China.Aldo Gios recorded the location of where most of the pieces in this collection were found. Some maps drawn by Aldo Gios also give more detail. This detail is rare, as most pieces of broken crockery were discarded and complete items were usually collected with no thought to recording the location they came from. Part of one of the largest collections of Chinese ware found in the Upper Ovens area and the only one recording the location where found.Porcelain food bowl, glazed, Chinese. Handpainted swirling pattern with Chinese writing on outer surface. Bowl base colour is a milky blue.Blue Chinese writing or maker’s stamp on base.chinese, bowl, goldfields, gios, tableware, glaze, porcelain, buckland, handpainted

Several people sitting at a table with food and drinks and 7 more standing at the back of the room. The room has Christmas decoration all around.Kodakperson, group, gas and fuel christmas lunch

Small label, hot sauce guaranteed under the pure food Act 1906. Bendigo Tomato Products Company. Bendigo - Victoria - Australia.business, retail, bendigo tomato products, bendigo tomato products company.

The 'Cycles' series is an extension of two large scale provisional installations '150 Rotations', Melbourne Now, National Gallery of Victoria, and '356 Rotations', AC Institute in New York, which also re-purposed and aestheticised multiple paper units into hundreds of circular motifs.The immediate tactile connection with the material excesses and detritus of contemporary consumer culture informs the theoretical framework and conceptual understanding of Gower's practice, and associates her work with ideas of recovery and re-purpose, sustainable practice and thrift strategies that critique excesses of mass production and the notion of impermanence. This series was made ‘in transit’ during the artist’s recent studio residencies at Point[B], New York and Laughing Waters, Eltham, and at three temporary studios in Rome, Berlin and Collingwood.Kaleidoscope pattern of multiple segments (logos-Purina 'fancy feast') from commercial (food) catalogues on commercial packaging (cardboard - round lid). No inscriptions and markingscycles, gower, collage, pattern, logos, commercialism, consumerism, repurpose, recycle, riverbend, laughing waters

The 'Cycles' series is an extension of two large scale provisional installations '150 Rotations', Melbourne Now, National Gallery of Victoria, and '356 Rotations', AC Institute in New York, which also re-purposed and aestheticised multiple paper units into hundreds of circular motifs.The immediate tactile connection with the material excesses and detritus of contemporary consumer culture informs the theoretical framework and conceptual understanding of Gower's practice, and associates her work with ideas of recovery and re-purpose, sustainable practice and thrift strategies that critique excesses of mass production and the notion of impermanence. This series was made ‘in transit’ during the artist’s recent studio residencies at Point[B], New York and Laughing Waters, Eltham, and at three temporary studios in Rome, Berlin and Collingwood.Kaleidoscope pattern of multiple segments (logos-Lipton 'Green Tea') from commercial (food) catalogues on commercial packaging (cardboard - round lid). No inscriptions and markingscycles, gower, collage, pattern, logos, commercialism, consumerism, repurpose, recycle, riverbend, laughing waters

Newspaper cutting describing end of an era for Blackburn Hotel - it will be demolished and replaced by modern facilities and six food kitchens catering to different tastesmelder, joe;, blackburn hotel

88 page cardboard covered instruction manual for the Australian Army Catering Corps. Lists reciepes, instructions, care of food, cleaning, etc.Australian Military Forces. A.A.C.C. Handbook No.2

Framed colour poster titled: "Founding Exhibitors" produced by the South Gippsland Food Producers for the Gippsland Harvest Festival in 1996. Features drawing of orange arched windows with map of Wilsons Promotory in distance. On the map a number of local businesses are highlighted. Variety of foods and wines feature in the front of the arches. Cream card window mount. Dark brown wood frame.

The State Electricity Commission of Victoria's Home Advisory Service prepared this collection of recipes. They also assisted with advice and information on the best use of electricity in the home. The S.E.C. sold electrical appliances at their showrooms, one of which was located in Mt Beauty where this booklet came from.The S.E.C.V. constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme employing many workers. They built the townships of Bogong and Mt Beauty and assisted with the infrastructure required to support the influx of population. In the Mt Beauty shopping centre, one of the shops was the S.E.C. Showroom which sold electrical appliances and gave advice on their use along with recipe booklets for cooking on the new electrical appliances.Small 12 page booklet with soft cover and two staples binding it. Cover has coloured photos of plates of food with the title in green at the top.recipes. christmas. state electricity commission of victoria. sec home advisory service. electrical appliances.

Brown covered booklet, 71 pages, mainly black & white photos, some colour, detailing useful & poisonous plants/foods in New Guinea.“Sig T Dietz 8th Aust Tech Maint 19th L OF C Sigs, New Guinea”books reference, military history-army

Slicer for food, probably cheese, wooden and rectangle with metal blade and handle. Arcadia Manufacturing Co Newark New York Patent 1885-1891shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, warrnambool, shipwrecked artifact, slicer, food slicer, cheese, arcidia, newark

These are stainless steel Hair styling Clips that are used for creating definite, non permanent Waves in a lady's hair c 1920 to 1960. Ladies usually went to the hairdresser for this styling but they could do it themselves at home Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin Finger waves were very a fashionable Hairstyle 1920 - 1960. Gladys Reed, who was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950.that performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin used these 'butterfly clips'Steel spring 'butterfly clips' used for crimping hair to form waves. Sanitarium Health Food Company Box c 1960 used for storage.hairdressing, finger wave hairstyle, steel, fashion, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george, hairdressing salons

1987 Cooking school's competition - Catholic College Wodonga team standing in front of table prepared with candles and food. Location Unknown. A15 on the back.Kodakevent, entertainment, school's cooking competition

Small round tin in original box, containing Superb Skin Food, sole manufacturers Sander & Sons Bendigo, Vic, Australia. With directions sheet.Sander & Sons Bendigopersonal effects, cosmetics, cream

Small folding hinged metal portable stove with unopened packet of Hexamine tablets inside stove. used by one man for heating food or waterDetailed directions on tablet packagehexamine stove, cooking, sas

A square of plastic 'lace' decorated with yellow ric-rac with a metal ring on three corners and a self fabric loop on the fourth. Made to carry food.domestic items, food storage & preservation

Large white ceramic feeding cup with spout and one handle. Designed for pulped food or liquids fed to invalids who are unable to consume solids.domestic items, crockery, domestic items, food & drink consumption

Christmas Party Date and Location Unknown - Female standing near sink, 2 other females (one wearing Christmas hat) getting foodPolaroidperson, group, christmas party

1987 Cooking school's competition - Girton College Bendigo team standing in front of table with flowers, candles and food. Location Unknown. A13 on the back.Kodakevent, entertainment, school's cooking competition