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Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, Frederick Romberg, The Gromboyd Letters extra page, 1987
This is an added page to the two volume 'Gromboyd Letters' (items D269-270). The concluding paragraph of the contract between Grounds, Romberg, and Boyd and the National Art Gallery and Cultural Centre is reviewed and the details of events that gave rise to the termination of the partnership with Grounds are outlined.Single foolscap typewritten photocopy pagegromboyd, roy grounds, frederick romberg, national art gallery, cultural centre, robin boyd -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Drawing - Glenfern
A one page undated article from the magazine Period Home Renovator, outlining the National Trust’s current use of Glenfern as a venue for cultural activities programs in late 2002. The article includes an unattributed coloured painting (60mm x 90mm) of the exterior of Glenfern.gothic revival, glenfern, inkerman road, hotham street, balaclava, boyd family, niall brenda, boyd arthur merric, boyd merric, st kilda east, team of pianists -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHINESE VILLAGE TOURIST PROJECT, 1974
Land for the Bendigo Chinese precinct was set aside by an Act of parliament' Bendigo (Dai Gum San Village) Land Act 1975' to be administered by the Bendigo Trust. The cultural precinct includes the Golden Dragon Museum, Yi Yuan Gardens and the Kuan Yin Temple.DAI GUM SAN BENDIGO'S BIG GOLD MOUNTAIN - CHINESE VILLAGE TOURIST PROJECT Softcover booklet with red cover and black and silver printing. Booklet contains 31 pages with description of the project to be built and outlining the benefits to the community. Also contains colour photographs.The Bendigo Trustchinese -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Anchor from Eliza Ramsden
The Eliza Ramsden, with its intact clipper bow, is one of Victoria's most aesthetically spectacular shipwreck sites, and thus has both recreational and educational significance. It is archaeologically significant as relics of cultural significance, including a small ship's bell, have been found on the site.Struck Corsair Rock and later sank in South Channel, Port Philip on 24 July 1875. Now a popular diving site. Large Anchor ex Eliza Rambden which was wrecked on Corsair Rock Point Nepean 24/071875 Made of Cast Ironeliza ramsden, shipwrecks, port phillip, anchors -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 22 June 1993, Page 8, "Accident leads to award". Article written by Jodie HaythorneMany Ringwood landmarks are living testaments to the work of Alan Robertson.The former Ringwood Council chief executive officer was instrumental in developing the city's library, cultural and convention centre, aquatic centre, district centre and bypass. Mr Robertson received an Order of Australia medal (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honors for service to local government and engineering. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Mainzer Geographische Studien
Robert H.T. Smith was Chancellor of University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia).Fours soft covered beige books. .1) Market Distribution Systems, Heft 10, July 1976. Edited by Erdmann Gormsen .2) Market-Place Exchange, Heft 11, July 1978. Edited by Robert H.T. Smith and Ermann Gormsen .3) Periodic Markets in Different Cultural Realms, Heft 21, 1982. Edited by Erdmann Gormsen .4) Market-Place Exchange, Heft 24, 1982. Edited by Erdmann Gormsen and Robert H.T. Smith. robert h.t. smith, geography, markets, market-place -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Book, "Caulfield's Heritage"
This book was written by Dr. Geulah Solomon.Single publication combining Volumes 1-4 of "Caulfield's Heritage" by Dr Geulah Solomon. Red hardcover book with gold embossed lettering down spine which reads 'Caulfield's Heritage Solomon' and post-1975 City of Caulfield Ensign. Housed in hardcover red sleeve. Includes Volume 1: Caulfield's Building Heritage, Volume 2: Caulfield's Cultural Heritage, Volume 3: Caulfield's Recreational Heritage, Volume 4: Caufield's Recent Municipal Heritage. -
Federation University Art Collection
Print - Artwork - printmaking, 'Messenger' and 'Woe' by David Frazer, 2002
David FRAZER (1966- ) Born Foster, Victoria, Australia David Frazer works in painting, wood engraving, etching, lithography and bronze. He studied a B.A. Fine Arts (Painting) at Phillip Institute of Technology, followed by a Diploma of Education (Secondary- Art/Craft) at Latrobe University in 1991. He completed an Honours Degree in Fine Art (Printmaking (at Monash University in 1996, and between 1998 and 2000 Frazer undertook a Master of Arts (Visual Arts) by research: “Pastoral Melancholia”, at Monash University. One of Austalia's foremost printmakers David Frazer's highly detailed woodblock and linocut prints often explore the emotional and fragile state of the human condition. His work offers a nostalgic image of Australia through its examinations of landscape, Australian buildings, sheds, and itinerant travellers. He has held seven solo exhibitions between 1996-2006 in Melbourne, Sydney and a survey show curated by the Horsham Gallery, which toured Victorian regional galleries from 2004-2005. David Frazer’s work was seen in 37 group exhibitions between 1996-2006 including the 5th British International Miniature Print Exhibition in the UK, in the 2003. He more recently held a solo exhibition with Rebecca Hossack in London 2011. (http://www.thestockrooms.com/, accessed 06/03/2015) David was awarded the Keith Wingrove Bookplate Design and in 2002. These two wood engravings are the subject of the forthcoming Private Press book: ‘The Bookplates of David Frazer’ written by Robert C. Littlewood, The Lytlewode Press, Chateau Bosgouet, Normandie, France, 2014/2015. Two limited edition prints by David Frazer using the wood engraving technique. They have been framed together. .1) Messenger Wood Engraving Plate 10.0cm x 7.5cm Paper 29.0cm x 19.3cm Edition: 32/40 .2) Woe Wood Engraving Plate 10.0cm x 7.5cm Paper 29.0cm x 19.3cm Edition: 32/40 Donated through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Programme by Katherine N. Littlewood, 2014artist, artwork, frazer, david frazer, wood engraving, framed bookplate, printmaking, bookplates, churchill, gippsland campus -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne All Over", c2005
Pamphlet - A4 - 24 pages - printed full colour of white paper, centre stapled titled "Melbourne All Over" published by Yarra Trams c2005, after Yarra took over the whole of the Melbourne system. Covers Yarra vision for its operations, the partnership between Transfield and Transdev, accessibility, Metlink and ticketing, staff, customer service, Melbourne's cultural aspects, performance and contact addresses. Photos of 856, 3013, 3005 and 2010 Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, melbourne, transdev, transfield, metlink, melbourne, tram 856, tram 3013, tram 3005, tram 2010 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 129 November 1999
Contents: • Next meeting, The Society’s Map Collection; Introduced by Russell Yeoman • November Meeting • Christmas Function • Society Activities • Tarcoola Press • Museum Open Day • Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Workshop • The Shire of Eltham War memorial, Kangaroo Ground • Other News Items 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 -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithaca's Philharmonic Orchestra, C1951
The local 'philharmonic orchestra/band' playing at a civic/national day function in the 1950s in Vathi, Ithaca. Music plays an important role in many aspects of life, both civic and social, on the island. During the summer months locals and tourists enjoy a variety of musical and cultural events.Founded in 1904, the Ithaki Philharmonic Orchestra is the oldest musical group on the island. The band is a private, non-profit entity and its goal is to offer free musical training to the young of the region and provide them with a broader musical education. The philharmonic orchestra performs concerts and participates in a range of educational, municipal, religious and national day events. A black & white photograph of a brass band of men dressed in dark uniforms and flat hats and women wearing dark skirts and white blouses. In the second row are males in civilian suits. The conductor is standing in the front on the extreme right hand side holding a baton. -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Pesach & Purim, Paula Mag 1990s 2000s
Photographs show the staff, students and other community members from Bialik College partaking in jewish cultural events. No dates are attached to the images. Perhaps 1990s-2010s. A post-it note attached to the envelope these images were categorised as "rejects".For inquiries or access contact [email protected] Mag Peasach (sic), Paula Mag Purim. The event names are written in a child's hand. pesach, purim, jewish, jewish culture, jewish school, bialik college, primary school, secondary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Koorie Heritage Trust, Koorie, 1991c
Oldest culture - Yarra River and Port Phillip - Religion - Serpents - Fire - In 1830 - First contacts - Massacre map - Survival - Identity - Resistance and rights (Pastor Sir Douglas Nicholls) - Land rights - From hand-out to hand-back - Aborigines in war - Sportspeople - Cultural heritage.Paperback; 57, [3] pages : illustrations, maps, ports ; 30 cm.ISBN 0724198105aborigines, social customs, koorie, victoria -
Galen Catholic College
Italian Class, 2016
Many people in the local community are of Italian origin or descent. Not surprisingly, Italian is one of two LOTE languages taught at Galen Catholic College. These photos record an Italian cultural day at Galen Catholic College, where Italian food was cooked and served up to many of our students.galen catholic college, galen college, italian language, italian culture, italian, lote, 2016 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, The Australian Ugliness, 2010
“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisition. 50th Anniversary Edition (no. 138 of 300)australian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, The Australian Ugliness, 2010
“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.Hardcover with Dust JacketRBF Acquisition. 50th Anniversary Edition (no. 300 of 300)australian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, The Australian Ugliness, 1963
“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.SoftcoverRBF Acquisitionaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, The Australian Ugliness, 2010
“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.SoftcoverRBF Acquisitionaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, The Australian Ugliness, 1980
“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.SoftcoverRBF Acquisitionaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, The Australian Ugliness, 1960
“The Australian Ugliness” was first published in 1960. “Australia's Home” (published in 1952) and “The Australian Ugliness” both discuss architecture in terms of the total environment. Today they are regarded as classics, important documents of Australian cultural criticism by the nation’s foremost public intellectual on all matters relating to the built environment.Hardcover, no dust jacket. Rebound copy from the State Library of Victoria.Catalogue card slipped between pages. Catalogue number 203794. Inside front cover, pasted "NOTICE TO BORROWERS" from the State Lending Library of Victoria. Due date stamp page insideaustralian architecture, australian society, australian culture, home, suburbs, robin boyd, walsh st library -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 'Larkspur', 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample: ‘Larkspur’ pattern, Foliate design with flowers, red on a paler red background. Original design by Morris in 1872; revised by Morris in 1875. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. Pattern No. 133400.Stamped on verso: 133400CI / MADE IN ENGLAND. Inscribed in ink on verso: W. MORRIS / LARKSPUR / 133400 / $7.60decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a dado by Morris & Co, 'Squirrels', 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a dado pattern. Three colour, repeat pattern of facing squirrels in brown on a green ground, bordered top and bottom in a brown on yellow design. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. Inscribed verso: No.14decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history, wallpapers -- dados -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, repeat pattern of a front facing bird contained in a roundel in pale grey on a darker grey ground, regularly interspersed on a geometric design. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 'Fleur de Lys', 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, repeat pattern of fleur de lys in green on a paler green ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, repeat pattern of birds and flowers in brown on a paler pink ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, repeat pattern of inward and outward storks surrounding a Celtic knot in dark blue on a paler blue ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, repeat pattern of lions and rose bushes above the letters SS in a knot design in burgundy on a red ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., pattern. Monochrome, tightly designed repeat pattern of abstract flowers in a fan shape in cream on a green ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co dado border design, 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co., dado border design. Monochrome, repeat pattern frieze of flowers in an urn with an alternating design including a facing fox and flamingo in black on a red ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history, wallpapers -- dado borders -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design, 1970–1979
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample of a Morris & Co design. Monochrome, repeat pattern of fleur de lys and acanthus leaves in green on a paler green ground. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history