Black and white portrait of Carl Mueller, 'prominent mining speculator etc' (James Lerk, 12/11/1999). Seated at table with folded paper/magazine. Scenic backdrop. Inscriptions: Hand written on front - 'with compt / yours faithfully, C Mueller'. RHSV, Bendigo Branch, circular stamp. History: Prev. Acc. No. P674Bartlett Bros, Bendigoperson, group, carl muiller

Photograph - black and white. Portrait of 2 girls, assuming they are sisters. Written on back - Georgie is 2yrs 9 mths and Lilly is 1 yr 3 mths. 'To _____, wishing you all a happy new year. We are at Waratah, Tasmania with Captain for Twelve months rest. Bob lives with us now, much love from ____.Mellia & Co. Melbourne.person, family, 2 girls portrait, unknown family. 2 sisters georgie and lilly.

Photograph - postcard - black and white. This photo taken same day as previous (number 1332.11) photo. Portrait of one gentleman, dressed in jacket, cardigan and tie. One woman standing up (is it Lydia, if photo taken cira 1950, she would be 61yrs).The older woman sitting is 'mum', who's mum, maybe Mirum?person, family, pethard family, photograph. postcard. pethard family.

COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS FROM MISS E.W.WELLS - Black and white PHOTO OF Mrs D Watson - foot of photo and back Bartlett Bros. View Place Sandhurst, photographers, miniature Portrait Painters -this picture can be enlarged to any size as a plain photograph or as a painting in oil, crayon or water colour. Copies can always be had.'Bartlett Bros. , View Place Sandhurst , photographersphotograph, portrait, female, 'bartlett bros. , view place sandhurst , photographers

16.5 cm X 10.5 cm Black & White studio portrait young woman leaning against Roman style pillar holding a rose. Coiled hairstyle. Pale dress buttoned up front with brooch fastening lace collar. Grourelle, 69 & 71 Swanston Street Melbourne printed on front. Nill Reverse.Grourellephotograph, person, female

Sepia studio head & shoulders portrait photo. Male aged thirty years, turned up collar with neck tie. Jacket. Printed on front. Charlemont, Sydney and Melbourne. By appointment to his Excellency the Governor. Printed reverse. Charlemont & Co Vice Regal Photographers. The Royal Arcade Sydney and at 114 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.Charlemont, Sydney & Melbourne.photograph, person, male

Photograph: individual portraits of two soldiers set in one frame. Wooden frame glass cover. Man on Lh side: standing with arms behind back holding whip, army uniform ( WW1) long boots with spurs. Man on Rh side, army uniform, gloves held in left hand, white stick in right.organization, military, male portrait, ww1, army, portrait

Page 11 of Ray Pearson's Photo Album. Brown card page with four photographs (3 x landscape, 1 x portrait format) placed on page using metallic look and brown card decorative photo corners. All photographs depict trams. Hand written inscriptions are written under each photograph.Hand written inscription in white-out or white pen beneath phorograph on - Top left: WORK CAR ELWOOD DEPOT Top right: CROSS BENCH CAR No 23 SANDRINGHAM Bottom left: SALOON CAR No 3. V.R. TRAMS ELWOOD Bottom Right: END VIEW SMALL CAR St KILDA STATIONvictorian railways, melbourne tramways, vintage tram, elwood depot, elwood trams, cross bench car

Studio portrait of an unknown young couple. The lady is wearing a dark dress with ruffles and a decorated hat, she has droop style ear rings. The gentleman is wearing a dark suit and has a handlebar moustache. They are seated on a bale of hay or similar. Written on the reverse is S. Solomon School of Photography 51 Rundle St. AdelaideS. Solomon, Adelaideperson, group, couple, s. solomon

Born 1864 England. Died Kew, Vic., 1939.Black and white head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. J. Snell, with a medal on his left lapel and wearing his clerical collar. He is looking directly at the camera. The photograph is tipped onto brown card and has the photographer's name embossed on the bottom right of the photograph. Rev Snell's name is handwritten in white on the front. "Rev. J. Snell"rev joseph snell methodist minister, methodist conference president

An original poster advertising a professional tennis tournament held at Jacksonville University, Florida on March 30,1959 . Features photoprint face portraits of Gonzalez, Hoad, Cooper and Anderson each placed within a circle at the end of a red blaze featuring the player's name. Under UV glass. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Glass, Paper, Plastictennis

Item in the collection re William Anthony (Bill) Theodore DSM. The Sailor is Willam Anthony Theodore DSM, enlisted on 2.9.1940 in the RAN No PM2981. He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Greece, Crete, Matapan, Singapore, Pacific Islands, New Guinea to the Phillipine's. The HMAS Vendetta he was sailing on made 39 trips into Tobruk Harbour during the siege. In October 1941 so many bombs were dropped around the Vendetta that her Boilers and Engines shifted on their mountings and was ordered to Singapore for repairs. After Bill served on HMAS Arunta and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "Gallantry, Skill and Devotion to Duty" during the Assault Operations at Lingayen Gulf. Bill was discharged from the RAN on 21.11.1945. From 1956 - 1995 over specific years Bill held the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer & Welfare Officer of the "Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association". He was awarded a Life Membership & a Certificate of Appreciation for his services.Photograph, B&W portrait of an RAN Sailor on photographic paper, noted on Sailors Cap "HMAS Cerberus". Frame , metal backing with stand, front shallow convex shape with light brown colour paper mount, heavy plastic cover moulded to shape over photo and mount, owners white adhesive label on the back.Information on label, "THEODORE William Anthony", in black ink print, "Preferred name: Bill/19.03.1917"framed accessories, ran, theodore dsm, photograph, portrait

This portrait bust, along with that of Redmond Barry, was purchased in May 1884, The library still holds the receipt, but there is very little other information. It was probably a part of the program of outfitting the library interiors. Justice Fellows (1822-1878) was only a judge of the Supreme Court for six years (1872-1878), he had a long career in colonial politics. James Scurry (1826-1894) worked in architectural sculpture after migrating from England.The bust of Justice Fellows is of some interest as part of the original furnishings of the library. The bust is also of interest of as a work of James Scurry, most well known for his architectural sculpture.Plaster bust of Justice Thomas Fellows. The bust itself is painted white in a neo-classical manner. The pedestal has been painted for a marble effect. Fellows' name appears in gold lettering. The bust is larger than life size. The head is finely detailed, with the chest swathed in classical drapery.Justice Thomas Fellows in gold lettering on pedestal.

One of 11 similarly presented b/w half portrait photographs showing various councillors within Glen Eira City Council. Copyright for this image is unknown, although likely commissioned by Council. It has been digitised and published here for educational and research purposes. If you believe that you have copyright to this image and would like it removed from the site please contact us through the 'Leave a Comment' tab below. B/w photograph of Cr Geoff Patience wearing a dark suit and tie with a white shirt.Handwritten on verso in blue ink pen: "Cr Geoff Patience"

One of 11 similarly presented b/w half portrait photographs showing various councillors within Glen Eira City Council. Copyright for this image is unknown, although likely commissioned by Council. It has been digitised and published here for educational and research purposes. If you believe that you have copyright to this image and would like it removed from the site please contact us through the 'Leave a Comment' tab below. B/w photograph of Cr Jack Campbell wearing a light suit, dark tie and a white shirt.Handwritten on verso in blue ink pen: "Cr Jack Campbell".

One of 11 similarly presented b/w half portrait photographs showing various councillors within Glen Eira City Council. Copyright for this image is unknown, although likely commissioned by Council. It has been digitised and published here for educational and research purposes. If you believe that you have copyright to this image and would like it removed from the site please contact us through the 'Leave a Comment' tab below. B/w photograph of Cr Doolan wearing a light suit, dark with diagonal, double striped tie and a white shirt.Handwritten on verso in blue ink pen: " Cr. Geoffery Doolan"

The Buddhist monk Guangqia visited Karl Duldig’s studio on two consecutive days, in the company of the noted Chinese writer, Professor Yu Dafu, a friend of Karl’s. Karl made two portraits of the monk, the first depicting him sitting, and the second in a standing pose. The portraits were drawn using a Chinese brush and Indian ink. Surviving sketches in the Studio’s collection indicate that Karl thought about creating a life-size sculpture later on, but this was not realised. Guangqia added inscriptions in his own hand to both drawings and stamped them with a red seal. The seated drawing has an inscription in which he quoted from a Buddhist poem, ‘A Contented Mind’ by the scholar Lingfeng of Mt Tiantai. In the summer I went to visit the Austrian sculptor Duldig with Professor Yu Da Fu. My virtue is slight – I cannot accept your offerings and gifts; I am amply rewarded by the clouds and springs. Rather than a table laden with pearl-like rice, I prefer the wind and leaves falling on my bed. Sitting quietly on my meditation cushion Is sweeter than the wheat offered by a thousand families. The pity is that I am gradually growing old; My bitter journey is not worthy of your offerings. The second drawing has a quote from a Buddhist poem on the study of Chán (Zen) Buddhism, by the famed Chán master, Dàjiàn Huìnéng (638–713): The portrait, with its figure positioned on a scroll-like ground and inscription is reminiscent of traditional Zen Buddhist portraiture. In this school of portraiture, which stretched back to at least the thirteenth century, monks were depicted sitting or standing facing the viewer, and typically the monk added an autographic inscription to the portrait. The portraits were often passed from master to disciple, continuing the disciples’ journey of spiritual enlightenment and were revered for their association with remarkable or holy priests. The Buddhist monk, Guangqai who added his inscription and stamp to the drawings would most certainly have been aware of this tradition. It is likely that Karl was aware of this tradition, one of the points where the studio’s collections of art works from Singapore intersect with the earlier Viennese collections can be found in the Library where a catalogue of an exhibition, 'Ausstellung Ostasiatischer Malerie und Graphik' is held. The Viennese Friends of Asian Art and Culture and the Albertina Museum staged this exhibition of East Asian painting and graphic works in 1932. Such was the internationalism of Duldig’s education in Vienna, that adaption to a new environment and culture in the Straits Settlement was swift, and he was able to interpret the artistic traditions of the place, and make them his own. It is part of the strength of the collection, that in many cases contemporary supporting documentation for the works of art is available. In this case there is a photograph of the Monk with Yu Ta-fu, and Karl and Eva Duldig, outside the studio at the time the drawings were made. Ann Carew 2016The portraits of Guangqai have national and international aesthetic significance. The works of art demonstrate the artist’s skill in capturing the physical appearance and demeanour of his subject, and his ability to adapt his working methods to incorporate traditional Asian materials and cultural practices. The portrait is one of few examples in Melbourne of a central European modernist artists working in, and engaging with Asia, during this period and it is culturally and aesthetically significant for this reason. The portraits are also historically interesting in documenting the life and experiences of Karl Duldig in the Straits Settlement (Singapore). Ann Carew 2016Brush drawing in chinese ink on paper. Seated Buddhist Monk. Chinese calligraphy hand written in black ink. Two red stamps under calligraphy.Signed Karl Duldig in l.r. corner. Dated Singapore 1940 in l.l. corner.

Hoda Afshar's 2018 body of work, "Remain," offers a forthright and unapologetic political commentary on Australia's border protection policy, shedding light on its impact on human rights. This collection comprises a film and a series of photographic portraits that chronicle the stories of stateless men who chose to stay on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, even after the closure of the immigration detention centre in October 2017. In the accompanying film, the experiences of these men are conveyed through episodic fragments, narrated with a mix of lyrical and brutal voiceovers. Some express themselves through poetry, others through song, while some recall the riots and suicides. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque landscape featuring lush foliage and crystal-clear water—a stark contrast to the harsh realities described—the emotional impact of the work is intensified. It creates a simultaneous sense of beauty and horror. The photographic portraits of the same individuals are equally compelling. Positioned prominently against a dark backdrop, these subjects assert their presence, emphasizing their right to be seen. The deliberate simplicity of these portraits serves as a powerful political statement, countering the invisibility imposed by the act of detention. Afshar metaphorically acknowledges the struggles faced by these men, depicting them contending with the elements—fire, water, and earth—yet never questioning their inherent humanity. Here we see Behrouz Boochani, the Kurdish Iranian writer whose memoir ‘No Friend but the Mountains: Writing from the Manus Prison’ won the Victorian Premier’s Prize for Literature and the Prize for Non-Fiction in 2019. Boochani was held in detention on Manus Island from 2013 until the centre’s closure in 2017 and was forced to remain on the island in a stateless condition.

Photo taken at the Grinton home at Tragowel near Kerang in 1919. JACK GRINTON. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. BERT GRINTON No. 5024 38th Bn - Refer to Cat No. 1320P for service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal group portrait of two men and four women; two women seated. 3rd left, Bert Grinton. Background - verandah of timber house with a "WELCOME" banner suspended from verandah posts. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 6: Life after 1919". "C. Welcome Home". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

"THE TIGER MAN OF VIETNAM/ THE HILL TRIBES MADE HIM A DEMI-GOD/ THE CIA WANTED TO KILL HIM/ THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF/ AUSTRALIAN WAR HERO BARRY PETERSEN"Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, gold and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, front montage photo of sepia toned soldier with jungle scene behind. Back - sepia toned photograph - portrait of a man with an animal skin. 356 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white photographs.books, history, biography, vietnam conflict

Soft Cover book. Soft cover cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration. Black ink cartoon style portrait of a man, Back cover - small cartoon style etching of two men. 448 pages, cut plain, white. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, etchings and cartoons.Biography of war artist Will Dysonbooks, biography, war artist, cartoons

"The Crossroad - A story of life, death and the SAS"Hardcover book with dust cover Hardcover - cardboard, black buckram. White print on spine. Dustcover - paper, gold and white print on front and spine. Colour illustrations, front and back portrait photographs of author in uniform. 422 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated colour photographs. First title page - handwritten inscription.First Title page = handwritten in black ink, "Merry Christmas/ To my Dad/ Thanks heaps/ heart shape (love) always/ Vicki xxx"book, autobiography, victoria cross

Collection of transcribed correspondence written by Ern Latchford from 1916-1919, nearly all addressed to his fiancee and later wife, Linda Dehnert of 'Lily Vale' Ballan.Correspondence written to fiancee and later wife. Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, black and white print on front, spine and book cover illustrated with montage of photographs in yellow sepia colours. Portrait, House, landscape with buildings in background. 328 pages, semi gloss white, illustrated black and white photographs and colour maps.book, letters, ww1, biography

Herbert Trangmar Allan, refer to Cat No 2755.4 for his extensive service records and awards.Hard, dark green buckram covered book. Subjects are group portraits of 19th Reinforcements, through the voyage, English scenes, ship scenes, return journey & rural Australia scenes. Contains 1 or 2 panoramas. Most of the photos have a small caption. There are 25 cardboard pages with 4 black & white photos on each side.Front right corner has gold embossed sun rays with words: Photographsalbum, photographs

19 black / white photos, head & shoulder portraits of soldiers from WWI in the Fleurbaix - Fromelles area. There is a list in the centre of background of 3 soldiers whose photos are not present. Photos are mounted on a white background with glass front, white plastic coated frame, fawn cardboard backing with black cord hanging strap attached to back.photographs, framed, fromelles

Benjamin Francis Esposito No 368 enlisted on 23.1.1915 in the 21st Bn age 25 years, embarked for Eygpt 10.5.1915 then to Gallipoli, embarked for France 19.3.1916, awarded the “MM” at Moquet Farm 26.8.1916, WIA 11.2. 1917 GSW to Face & L/Hand, promoted to 2nd Lt 1.1.1919, Lt 1.4.1919, discharged from the AIF 6.10.1919. Francis Stacey Esposito No 535 enlisted on 14.7.1915 age 22 years in B Coy 29th Bn, embarked for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, WIA 26.11.1916 GSW to Neck, rejoin unit 18.3.1917, transfer to the 32nd Bn 12.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 25.7.1919. Mervyn Harold No 781 enlisted on 18.8.1914 age 20 years in C Coy 7th Bn, embark for Eygpt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, admitted to Hospital Ship 2.7.1915 with Influenza, later classified as Enteric serious, Died of Disease 8.8.1915.Portrait photos, head & shoulders, of 3 soldiers in uniform, 2 with peaked caps. Oval photos mounted on cream backing with 3 battalion patches in the centre. On LHS is a drawing of a soldier with rifle surrounded by green leaf edging. Photos have brown wooden frames with gold inner edge, glass front & wooden ply backing.Across the top in white: 1914 THE WORLD WAR 1918 In centre in red: THREE MEN WENT FORTH FROM THIS HOME In centre in black: Ben Esposito, 1915 Frank Esposito, 1915 Mervyn Esposito, 1915 To fight for the preservation of .... Australia's nationhoodmemorabilia, framed, brothers

Both letters to “Lena” are from Tom WATT. As well as his signature someone has written his name as in blue pen. One letter is just signed “Tom” the other “Gunner T H Watt”. It is believed this is "Thomas Henry WATT", born Bendigo. He had pre war service in the 67th Bn Senior Cadets, no dates given. Regt No 3670 shows he enlisted on 20th or 28th Dec 1915 in the 8th reinforcements 21st Bn age 20 years. It shows he embarked just 9 days or 1 day later on 29.12.1915. He transfers to the 60th then 57th Bn and then on 17.3.1916 5th Div Artillery. he is mustered as “Gunner” and transfers to 5th DIV DAC (Ammunition Column) on 25.5.1916. (.1) The letter is dated Dec 7.12.1915 two weeks or so prior to enlistment dates. The end of the letter talks about being sick and possibly missing going with the next draft. There are 3 other sketchy records showing enlisted 12.7.1915, 5th DAC 15.7.1915, AWL Bendigo 4.11.1915. This would fit in better than enlisting and embarking in not much more than a week. Tom married Margaret McCALL in Scotland 25.4.1919 prior to coming home. Refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards, 4000.2 from “Tom”.(.1) Postcard photo, B & W showing a soldier seated on a chair with a crop, studio background. On rear extensive letter in black pen to “Dear Lena”. (.2) Postcard photo, B & W, portrait of a soldier, no hat, bandolier over shoulder, clear background. On rear brief letter in black pen addressed to “Dear Lena”. postcard, lena, 21st, thomas henry watt

Hard cover, dark blue buckram. Gold print front & spine. Dust cover dark blue striped background with the George Cross with ribbon over black band in foreground. Rear view of George Cross on back section of dust cover. 151 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated, black & white photos, portraits of recipients.On front fly leaf handwritten inscription & two RSL stamps: "M R Birks 3 Timbertop Avenue Carlingford NSW, 2118 Australia" Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: "To Ray Birks from Leon Goldsworthy" books - reference, military history - army, george cross