This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. If you are able to assist with identifying this work or the artist who created it please leave a message via the 'comment' link below. art, artwork, aboriginal, kangaroo, echidna, turtle

Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM, was born in Milingimbi, eastern Arnhemland in 1945. He was educated at Milingimbi Mission School and pursued his theological education as a youth leader and Sunday School teacher through the Methodist Church, before attending college in Brisbane. In 1969 he trained as a Minister in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands under the Uniting Church, before returning to Arnhemland to minister his own people at the Galiwin’ku parish, firstly as a lay pastor (1971-1972) and then as a Minister from 1976-1982. In 1983-84, Rev Djiniyini worked as a Lecturer in Theology at Nungalinya College, Darwin. He was honoured with a Diploma of Theology (Honorary) from there in 1984, and in 1991 received a Cultural Doctorate in Literature (Honorary) from the World University, Roundtable, Arizona USA. Rev Djiniyini was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 1995. As well as being the Chairman of ALPA since 1993, Rev Djiniyini is currently the Director of Duduy’ngu Pty Ltd, which provides consultancy and cross-cultural services. He is also Director of Yirrkala Business Enterprises. Over the years, Rev Djiniyini has served on many committees and councils including: Member of the Steering Committee of the Australian Indigenous Cultural Network (1998-2001), CEO of Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc (1998-2001), CEO of the Northern Regional Council of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (1998-2001), Director of Reconciliation Australia Limited (2000-2001), Member of Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (1998-2000), Chairman of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (1995-2000 & 1990-1993), Member of Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (1991-1994), Moderator of Northern Synod, Uniting Church in Australia (1985-1987), Secretary of newly formed Aboriginal Presbytery, Northern Synod, Uniting Church in Australia (1985), and Vice-President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress Uniting Church in Australia (1983-1987). Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra OAM has also been extensively published, and his works include: • Information Papers (co authored), Aboriginal Resource and Development Services: • Confusion Between Cultures (1998) • MHead & Shoulders of Djiniyini Gondarra facing right of picture."Rev. Djiniyini Gondarra 1986. Moderator Northern Synod and Vice President of Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Conference."gondarra, djiniyini, uaicc, northern synod uca

Parrying shields have long been used within Aboriginal communities not only for protection, but as a symbolic implement used in rituals. Aboriginal men using very basic tools made them. They were designed to be mainly used in battle but were also used in ceremonies. Many shields have traditional designs or fluting on them whilst others are just smooth. The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This is a good example of a wooden Indigenous artefact from Eastern Australia.An Aboriginal shield of roughly carved wood. Has a square shaped hollowed out hand grip.

Aboriginals of Early Settlement days, congregated and held their ceremonies under and in the vicinity of this tree, St Kilda City Council 1952colour photograph, unmountedAboriginals of early settlement days congregated and held their ceremonies under and in the vicinity of this tree. St Kilda City Council, 1952.

This is one of a series of Aboriginal rings which are found in the Sunbury area. The former Shire of Bulla published a detailed study of the Aboriginal Ring sites in the early 1990's.A coloured photograph of a sacred site featuring an Aboriginal ring within the Sherwood Housing Estate. There is a cleared grassed area with a distinctive ring in the foreground with the housing estate in the background.sherwood estate, aboriginal ring sites, george evans collection

These documents were compiled for the WW1 exhibition held in Orbost April 2015.These documents are a useful reference tool.A reed plastic folders containing research articles on five indigenous men from the Orbost district known to have served overseas in World War 1ww1 soldiers-indigenous

Manna Gum is a species of a small to a very tall tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. These particular trees are part of the Gawa Wurundjeri Resource Trail at Watsons Creek. Signs share information about how the Wurundjeri people lived near the creek and used the land to obtain bush foods, medicines, tools, shelter and clothes. The trail introduces visitors to the indigenous flora and fauna, including manna gums, Lomandra (used to weave baskets) and wombat burrows. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p3This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, gawa wurundjeri aboriginal resource trail, manna gums, watsons creek

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Reproduced from "Illustrated Melbourne Post" - 1860s.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image Print 16.5 x 22 cm (Held at Eltham Library)sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, other areas, aboriginal reserve, upper yarra

Published Diamond Valley Leader, 2 Nov. 2005 The 2005 Rotary Eltham Town Festival for the first time included an indigineous component with a marquee in Alistair Knox Park dedicated to the theme. Colin McKinnon of the Mia Mia Gallery in Westerfolds Park coordinated the program.Newsprinteltham festival, 2005, eltham community festival, rotary club of eltham, rotary eltham town festival, aboriginal australians, colin mckinnon, indigenous art, mia mia gallery, one fire dance troupe

Subtitled: "a work in progress" this essay of one and half pages documents in chronological order reconciliation events in the Shire of Nillumbik 1997-2006.2 pagesHG Booklet 24aboriginal reconcilliation, harry gilham collection, shire of nillumbik

Antwerp is near Dimboola, Victoria. The schoo, originally named Antwerp South State School, opened c. 1891.The building was condemned by the Shire of Dimboola in 1909 on health grounds due to overcrowding, and rebuilt. It continued operating until it was closed at the end of 1981 due to falling enrolments, and the buildings were removed from the site. John Gilbert was teaching at Antwerp State School when this photograph was taken. A photographic portrait taken on school photo day. john gilbert, antwerp state school, aborigine, aboriginal

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15 p. : ill. (some col.), map, ports. ; 30 cm. Cover title. Cat. no. 8907893. Bibliography: p. 15. ISBN 0644101547Stamped: Phillip Island & District Historical Societyrichard broome, aboriginal people of victoria, aboriginal australia. culture and society, aboriginal australians -- australia -- victoria., aboriginal and torres strait islander commission

144 p. ISBN 0589070975 (pbk.)Stamped: Cowes Public Libraryaboriginal place names and their meanings, compiled by a.w. reed, aborigines, australian -- names

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Information booklet issued during the lead up to the 2023 Voice Referendum. 7 p., black text and colour imagesaustralia constitution, voice to parliament, aboriginal and torres strait islanders

A critical discussion of John Batman's account of his land purchase of land in Melbourne and Geelong, with reference to the eye-witness account of Woiwurung leader William Barak 11 p., typescriptbatmans treaty, john batman, william barak, melbourne