This book has been written by Walter Murdoch while he was living in Warrnambool in 1903. Walter Logie Forbes Murdoch (1874-1970) had a distinguished academic career and became Australia’s best-known essayist. He was a household name to two generations of Australians through his radio broadcasts and syndicated literary columns in many Australian newspapers. In 1901 Walter Murdoch came to Warrnambool going into partnership with James Scott, the proprietor of Warrnambool College. They bought out Warrnambool Grammar School previously run by John Stanley. When Scott retired Murdoch became the sole owner and headmaster of the school. While in Warrnambool Murdoch wrote the school history textbook ‘The Struggle for Freedom’ which covers British constitutional history and has chapters on Australian government at all levels, including the new Federal Government. In 1904 Murdoch left Warrnambool to take up a lecturing position in English at Melbourne University. He went on to become the foundation Professor of English at the University of Western Australia and later its Chancellor. Murdoch University in Western Australia is named after him. During his lifetime Murdoch published over 40 works and he was knighted in 1964. This book is of major significance as it was written by the distinguished writer and academic Walter Murdoch whilst he was working in Warrnambool. The address at the end of the book’s Preface is ‘The College, Warrnambool’ and the date is ‘October 7th 1903’. The book sold 10,000 copies in its first year. This copy of the book ‘The Struggle for Freedom’ was owned by a member of the Goodall family, a name prominent in Warrnambool’s history. The stamp of the stationer Walter Davies shows that it was originally bought at a well-known local Warrnambool bookstore.This is a hard cover book of 248 pages. It has a dark red cover with black printed material and a Whitcombe and Tombs logo. The cover is torn near the spine and there is much foxing. The book contains a Preface, Contents pages, an Introductory chapter, 28 other chapters on the development of Government in Britain and the Federation of Australia and an Index. There are some black and white photographs and some sketches.Inside front cover and on page edges: ‘T. Goodall, (changed to ‘E’ in one place) S.School Warrnambool’ Inside front cover: Stamp of Walter Davies, Warrnambool Bookseller history of warrnambool, warrnambool college (early 20th century), walter murdoch

Kites created by Helen Bushell, Kew resident for many years, and a pioneer of kite-flying world-wide. Kites are hand-made, mainly by Helen, and many were flown in local parks of Kew. Documents provide some background to the collection, and a set of photographs, which was used in an exhibition at Hawthorn Arts Centre, help to identify the kites and where they were flown. Individual items include: 2019.0047.01 - Make Mine Fly, Vol. 1 - book of instructions for making kites fly 2019.0047.02 - School Kites - book of 14 kite designs 2019.0047.03 - Helen Bushell Reaching for the sky (exhibition catalogue, 2017) 2019.0047.04 - Hansard (Victoria) Documents - statement by Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Local Government 2019.0047.06 - "Evolution" Trefoils - collection of advertisements for kites for sale 2019.0047.05 - Kite event badges on blue cotton sash (20 badges and name-tags) 2019.0047.07- Kite honours and B.A. Deakin plus Original Patents (Australian, British and U.S.) 2019.0047.08 - Helen Bushell, 1922- A Life in Kiting (28 panels mounted on board, showing photographs of Helen Bushell's kites, for exhibition in Hawthorn Arts Centre, 2017) 2019.0047.09 - 1986 Year of Peace Dove - paper pattern (15 copies + dowel rod) 2019.0047.010 - "Peace Dove" pattern August 1995 2019.0047.011 - Collection of drawings, patterns, poem, newsletters, etc. 2019.0047.012 - "Small birds" paper patterns 2019.0047.013 - Remake of old head "Fluted Sled" 2017 HB: nylon kite in heavy cotton bag 2019.0047.014 - Long yellow tail suitable for Rainbow Serpent 1992 2019.0047.015 - Long blue tail for Rainbow Serpent 1992 2019.0047.016 - Moth c. 1975 2019.0047.017 - Hand-held peace dove (used for Helen Bushell's memorial 2017) 2019.0047.018 - "Song for Bill" kite 2019.0047.019 - 7-point clown kite Kites and associated documents belonging to Helen Bushell have local significance for Kew, as many were flown in the area. They have artistic significance in their representation of Australian indigenous, Chinese, New Guinea and other cultural symbols. Among the documents are poems, books on kite-flying written by Helen Bushell, badges and cards from international conferences, and Australian, British and American patents for kite design. One kite shows an aerodynamically-designed keel which helped to improve safety for hang-gliders.Australian Kite Society, Helen Bushell collection of kite-related material, including kites, photographs, documents, badges, etc.australian kite society, helen bushell

The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. In 2019 the Kangaroo Hoppet attracted 1070 entries from 26 nations. The Men's Winner was Valerio Leccardi from Switzerland in a time of 1:43:19.5. The winner of the Women's event was Iris Pessey of France in a time of 2:04:29.2. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring an image of a lone skier with mountains in the background. Logos of Worldloppet, AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. FIS and Kangaroo Hoppet are across the bottom of the poster. Text: KANGAROO HOPPET No. 29 24 August 2019 FALLS CREEK AUSTRALIA 7 km 21 km 42 km Beside the logos: www.hoppet.com.au kangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty

Adopted in 1957, production of the L1A2 bayonet began at Lithgow in 1958. The bayonet is of all metal construction and, in a departure from previous Lithgow production, is devoid of any markings.This Bayonet is an original as would have been used by a member of the AMF.All metal Black SLR Bayonet, Handle is rivetted on to Blade, there are no markings of any kind in the bayonet or handle. The L1A2 bayonet was produced by Australia and Canada (where it was designated C1). The Australian bayonet is devoid of markings.No markings bayonet, steel, black, 1958

The wounded soldier is Bill Jeffers VX52782, 2/24th Batt 9 th Div. The soldier carrying Bill is Joe Battilana VX47314, the German soldier carrying the equipment had given himself up with the comment "I've had enough". Refer Ct No 147 for Bills service details.Photo B & W in frame copy of original for display. Set on a white background shows a German Soldier carrying equipment while an Australian soldier carries a wounded Australian. Frame is wood, gold coloured.photographs, military

Commonplace postcard sent by Frank O Brien World War One veteran and former patient of the repat, to his father from France during World Ward One. This item is not of great significance. Its value to the hospital collection is that it is memorabilia of Frank O'Brien a former patient and benefactor of the repat. Other Frank O'Brien items in the hospital collection White cardboard decoratively embossed mountboard surround and cardboard backing. Centre contains an embroidered muslin with the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun Emblem surrounded by the Australian and British flags with leaf decoration. This inscription is on the reverse of the postcard. "To Dad/From your loving soldier son/Frank/With love to all at home/18/11/17" Markings on reverse of postcard: located centrally on the reverse P.R FABRICATION FRANCAISE and on right lower side of postcard Modele deposepostcard, embroidery, rising sun emblem, australian commonwealth military forces, australian flag, british flag, embossed, french, world war one, decorative

The cast of a captive African Lion was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. This cast was taken in deep mud to demonstrate the abnormal shape of such casts. Sometimes cats claws are clearly visible from such casts and so being confused with that of a large dog. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster cast of a Lion footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. The plaster has remnant straw like material attached. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, pepper edwards, david pepper edwards, big cats, mythical, myth, folklore

Strip of advertisements used to advertise referendum for conscription. "Shall Australia Quit?" "The Kaiser Votes No" "Australians will be there" etc. Advertisements are joined in a serrated tear off strip. Each edged in dark blue with red writing.National Referendum Council.person, individual, gilbert rule

Convicts of the Port Phillip district is a substantial addition to the books about convicts in Australia. The first part is a detailed account of convict settlement in Australia, the second part detailed information about each individual convict.Keith M Clarkeaustralia, history, convicts, australian history, victorian history, family history.

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah Extended GM Co NL, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Loan for 1,000 pounds. Dated: 2 Oct 1947. Markings: stamp for Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Bendigo, VIC.organization, business, mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, deborah extended gm co nl, commonwealth bank of australia loan

Two Badges. One round Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia; black border, gold center with Map and Australian Flag. Crown on top. I've been there VIETNAM with Medal in center. Gold coloured rectangle.badges, vietnam veterans' association of australia

Mounted Black and White Photograph of sitsers and brothers : Lt Patricia Ferguson (RAANC) stationed at 1st Australian Field Hospital. Her brother Trooper Peter Ferguson was with the Cavalry at 1st Australian Task force.photograph, raanc, 1st australian field hospital, 1st australian task force

A black and white photograph of Townsville, QLD 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Gorton fixes the "Long Tan Streamer" to the colours of 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.photograph, townsville, john gorton, long tan, 6 rar, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of the regimentation, discipline and order required of a prisoner, in his cell, when confined to Australian Forces Vietnam Detention Barack located at the First Australian Logistic Support Base, Vung Tauphotograph, detention barrack, 1st alsg base, vung tau, military police, gibbons collection catalogue, prisoners

Unframed photo of WO 2 J Cochrane of 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit with 1st Australian Task force receives long service and good conduct medal from Maj Gen R.A. HayAWM COM/69/0546/VNls & gc medal, wo 2 cochrane, maj gen hay

Language is power. It is used to describe and direct events fictional and true. This book describes how historians have manufactured a flattering Australian race relations history. Conned! challenges established perceptions of Indigenous Australians.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographs, chartsaboriginal languages association, atsic, education, electoral system, moravian

It is representative of souvenir ware produced for mass consumption at a time of community celebration - the 1888 Centenary of British Settlement in Australia. The use of the Coat of Arms with a kangaroo and emu shows that this form of the crest we know today was used for many years before Australia became a FederationGlass plate which reads 'Australia's Centenary' around the lip, with 1788 and 1888 within shields on either side. Coat of Arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo and further decoration in centre with the motto 'Advance Australia'civic mementoes, souvenirs, glass technology, glassware

Framed photograph of tennis match. Caption reads 'Davis Cup in Western Australia...Royal Kings park, Perth...Australia v. Fance...February 1990'. Materials: Paper, Glass, Metal, Photographic emulsiontennis

Small silver cup, commemorating 1975 Davis Cup. States Australia defeated Japan, New Zealand and lost to Czechoslovakia 3 matches to 1. Names players on Australian team. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis

Small silver cup, commemorating 1974 Davis Cup. States that Australia defeated Indoneisa and New Zealand and lost to Italy 3 matches to 2. Names players on Australian team. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis

Medal printed with 'Tennis Australia...Australia vs. USA...Boston...16 - 18 July 1999'. And on reverse: '100 Years of Davis Cup...since 1900' with image of Davis Cup trophy. Materials: Metaltennis

Medal printed with 'Tennis Australia...Australia vs. USA...Boston...16 - 18 July 1999'. And on reverse: '100 Years of Davis Cup...since 1900' with image of Davis Cup trophy. Materials: Metaltennis

A blue coloured cardboard cover with lack information on the front. Under the Australian Army Insignia reads Australian Army and the rest of the information on the booklet. There are two punch holes down the left hand side of the booklettraining, information bulletin, australian army