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Book, David W Cameron, The battle for Lone Pine: Four days of hell at the heart of Gallipoli, 2012
Surprisingly, as we near the 100th anniversary of the legendary Gallipoli campaign, this is the first book solely dedicated to one of its key battles - that at Lone Pine, where Australian and Turkish soldiers fought an ultimately futile battle that claimed thousands of lives in incredibly close quarters. Seven Victoria Crosses were earned by Australia's Anzacs in the intense four days of fighting, in pursuit of a flawed strategy to distract Turkish forces from larger incursions, which themselves failed. David W. Cameron has pulled together first-hand accounts from the men and women involved (including from the Turkish army) to detail what transpired and to follow some of their personal stories throughout the ordeal. By including the stories of non-combatants, such as engineers, nurses, sappers, commanders and more, he not only gives due credit to those who labored in support of the troops, but provides a wider understanding of the mammoth undertaking of such warfare. Many Australians travel to the Lone Pine Memorial and Cemetery each year to commemorate Anzac Day and remember the fallen - this work of popular history highlights the fate of those who fought on the very ground where they gather. Most Australian have heard of Lone Pine. Too few know why. Over four days in August 1915, Australians and Turks were thrown into some of the fiercest fighting of the war, on a small plateau in Gallipoli known as Lone Pine. Thousands of lives were lost. Seven of Australia's nine Gallipoli VCs were earned during brutal hand-to-hand combat in dark tunnels and in trenches just metres apart, bombarded by terrifying volleys of grenades. The Battle for Lone Pine is the first book devoted to this cornerstone of the Anzac legend, drawing on unforgettable first-hand accounts scratched into diaries and letters home. The stories of the diggers, as well as the engineers, nurses, sappers, commanders and more, provide an invaluable record of the battle and serve as moving testimony to their courage in appalling conditions. Today, pine trees are planted in remembrance around Australia. In Gallipoli, the Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial attracts large crowds to commemorate Anzac Day. David W. Cameron's absorbing history reveals the fate of those who fought on the ground where they gather. 'David Cameron not only leads the way for the battalions of books on Australia in World War I to come in the next six years, he sets a standard for authors to emulate'Index, bibliography, notes, ill, p.349.non-fictionSurprisingly, as we near the 100th anniversary of the legendary Gallipoli campaign, this is the first book solely dedicated to one of its key battles - that at Lone Pine, where Australian and Turkish soldiers fought an ultimately futile battle that claimed thousands of lives in incredibly close quarters. Seven Victoria Crosses were earned by Australia's Anzacs in the intense four days of fighting, in pursuit of a flawed strategy to distract Turkish forces from larger incursions, which themselves failed. David W. Cameron has pulled together first-hand accounts from the men and women involved (including from the Turkish army) to detail what transpired and to follow some of their personal stories throughout the ordeal. By including the stories of non-combatants, such as engineers, nurses, sappers, commanders and more, he not only gives due credit to those who labored in support of the troops, but provides a wider understanding of the mammoth undertaking of such warfare. Many Australians travel to the Lone Pine Memorial and Cemetery each year to commemorate Anzac Day and remember the fallen - this work of popular history highlights the fate of those who fought on the very ground where they gather. Most Australian have heard of Lone Pine. Too few know why. Over four days in August 1915, Australians and Turks were thrown into some of the fiercest fighting of the war, on a small plateau in Gallipoli known as Lone Pine. Thousands of lives were lost. Seven of Australia's nine Gallipoli VCs were earned during brutal hand-to-hand combat in dark tunnels and in trenches just metres apart, bombarded by terrifying volleys of grenades. The Battle for Lone Pine is the first book devoted to this cornerstone of the Anzac legend, drawing on unforgettable first-hand accounts scratched into diaries and letters home. The stories of the diggers, as well as the engineers, nurses, sappers, commanders and more, provide an invaluable record of the battle and serve as moving testimony to their courage in appalling conditions. Today, pine trees are planted in remembrance around Australia. In Gallipoli, the Lone Pine Cemetery and Memorial attracts large crowds to commemorate Anzac Day. David W. Cameron's absorbing history reveals the fate of those who fought on the ground where they gather. 'David Cameron not only leads the way for the battalions of books on Australia in World War I to come in the next six years, he sets a standard for authors to emulate'world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, gallipoli campaign - battles - lone pine -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, NewSouth Publishing, Australia's Vietnam : myth vs history, 2019
Why everything you think you know about Australia's Vietnam War is wrong. When Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every misconception. He wasn't alone. In Australia's Vietnam, Dapin reveals that every stage of Australia's commitment to the Vietnam War has been misunderstood, misinterpreted and shrouded in myth. From army claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; and the level of atrocities committed by Australian troops; to the belief there were no welcome home parades until the late 1980s and returned soldiers were met by angry protesters. Australia's Vietnam is a major contribution to the understanding of Australia's experience of the war and will change the way we think about memory and military history.Index, notes, p.231.non-fictionWhy everything you think you know about Australia's Vietnam War is wrong. When Mark Dapin first interviewed Vietnam veterans and wrote about the war, he swallowed (and regurgitated) every misconception. He wasn't alone. In Australia's Vietnam, Dapin reveals that every stage of Australia's commitment to the Vietnam War has been misunderstood, misinterpreted and shrouded in myth. From army claims that every national serviceman was a volunteer; and the level of atrocities committed by Australian troops; to the belief there were no welcome home parades until the late 1980s and returned soldiers were met by angry protesters. Australia's Vietnam is a major contribution to the understanding of Australia's experience of the war and will change the way we think about memory and military history.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Brolga Publishing, A Vietnam vet's remarkable life : the true meaning of mateship, 2012
... is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown ...It's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.Ill, p.267.non-fictionIt's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOME SWEET HOME
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, October 20, 2003. Home sweet home: the halfway house in Maiden Gully which was pulled down to make way for the Maiden Gully Primary School.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WELCOME HOME
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, November 1, 2003. Welcome home: a program of a complimentary dinner given in 1919 to four returned soldiers from World War 1. STF. SGT. M.M. Barnett, Driver H.V. Lansell, Private P.J. Fogarty, Private F.A. McEwan.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON TRACK
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, April 5, 2004. On track: from left: Dave Grey, Charlie Apps, David Styles, Neville Kairns, Percy Mayer, Bill Scrivener and Lee Naughton at the goods sheds of the Bendigo railway station. The sheds are now home to Bendigo's Discovery Centre.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TIME TO CELEBRATE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 22, 2004. Time to celebrate: home on leave from New Guinea in 1944 were, from left: Bill Garland, Beryl McLean, Joy Cullen, Max Dyett, Lola McLean and Alan Phillips.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOME STRETCH
0 Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, June 2, 2004. Home stretch: Victoria's present governor, John Landy, a former Olympic runner, is pictured here in 1948 in third place in the 5,000 mt Victorian championship race at the Bendigo showgrounds (now the Tom Flood Sports Centre). Leading is Bendigonian Jack Davey, who went on to become the six mile Australian record holder and British Empire representative. Coming second is Les Perry, an Olympic games runner in Helsinki in 1952 and Melbourne in 1956. Bringing up the rear is Geoff Warren, an Australian record holder for the 5,000 mt in 1955 and an Empire Games representative in 1954.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EASTER
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, February 21, 2005. Easter: many entrants in the annual Easter parade in Bendigo rely on the generosity of businesses to enter their floats. In the late 1940s, general carrier and wood merchant, Eric Finch, donated his services to the Bendigo Benevolent Home. The float is photographed travelling around the fountain at View Point.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON PARADE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, March 17, 2005. On parade: in the late 40s, early 50s, Eric Finch general carrier and wood merchant donated a truck each Easter to be used in Easter Fair activities. This float on the truck was Teddy Bear's Picnic, by members and workers at the Benevolent Home, now the Anne Caudie Centre. Eric Finch is standing by the truck.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: COLOURFUL HISTORY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Colourful history: the Eaglehawk Clothing Factory staff in Victoria Street, Eaglehawk. The site is now home to King's IGA supermarket, but was previously the roller-skating rink and the YMCA's original Star Picture Theatre, screening open air pictures.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OUR FIRST HOME
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Our first home: the first permanent home of the Bendigo Advertiser was situated in Hargreaves Street, directly behind where the Addy is now. The building was later demolished and the site became Cambridge Press.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ELEGANCE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Elegance: Warunga, Myers Street, was the former family home of Mr. George Mackay. Picture taken circa 1900.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SERENE CHATEAU DORE WINERY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Serene: Chateau Dore Winery, an early slab building, thought to be De Ravin's first home can be seen behind the present house with a veranda.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOPE PARK
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Hope park: built in 1867 by architect David Weir, he literally tried to make his home his castle and had two acres of vines and by 1872 he was calling himself a vigneron.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORIC
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Historic: Langley Hall has served as a Red Cross hostel, a theological college and a home for unmarried mothers. From 1932 until 1978, the mission of St James and St John managed it as a children's home.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: RESIDENCE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Residence: Letheby Road, Eaglehawk.. Built in 1905 at a cost of 850 pounds, this was the original home of Abraham Albion Steward, son of the owner of the Albion Brewery. The home has 3.7 metre ceilings, spacious rooms and a cellar below the kitchen floor. The sandstone faced building at the rear of N. 26 is not original, having been removed from n. 84 Sailors Gully Road and re-erected.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOME DELIVERY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 2003. Home delivery: White Hills grocer Albert Ratcliff, wife Elizabeth (nee Mallon) and children Albert, with bike, Alan and Elsie, circa 1903.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EARLY DAYS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, January 4, 2005. Early days: at home in Raywood early in the 20th century is Jessie May Crossley. The photograph was taken in 1913. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: REUNITED
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, January 8, 2005. Reunited: a World War II welcome home, possibly Eaglehawk. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILY HISTORY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, February 3, 2005. Family history: the original of this stately portrait was one of several found in large, ornate frames when the Dingwall home at Pyramid Hill was recently sold. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY JULY 5 1961
The Australian women's Weekly from July 5, 1961. Price 1 shilling. On the cover Henrietta Tiarks on a wedding dress. Contents: The little nothing dress - Princess Grace of Ireland - New look in hair - it was lovely, we dance twice - The case of the duplicate daughter - miss Friday's day - The way back - It seems to me - Australian nature - Worth reporting - Letter box - Your bookshelf - Stars - Jackys' diary - Dress sense - Fashion frocks - television parade - mills family - old Vic revisits Australia - The men in Audrey Hepburn's life - Woman doctor says: - At home - Home plans, prize recipes - Cookery, cooked on a skewer - Cookery course - Gardening. The magazine has 63 pages.books, magazines, women's magazine -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Krasnoff, Stan, Freefall
On active service, most soldiers dream about coming home and Tony, a young Australian officer with a migrant background, was not much different. There was a difference though, tony found out about himself and his relationships in a way he never dreamt possible.On active service, most soldiers dream about coming home and Tony, a young Australian officer with a migrant background, was not much different. There was a difference though, tony found out about himself and his relationships in a way he never dreamt possible.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- fiction -
Jewish Museum of Australia
Chess set
This chess set was carved from local wood with bases made from halved cotton reels. The chess pieces take the shape of Australian animals, and Aboriginal men and women. The set was presented to Mr. Benzion Patkin, Honorary Secretary of the Zionist Federation of Australia, by Tatura internees in recognition of his assistance, in particular, his assistance in facilitating the emigration to Palestine. According to Mr. Patkin, he received the chess set in a wooden box inscribed, "With our sincerest thanks from your Zionist friends - Tatura, on the way to Eretz Israel, per Leonhard Levin, 20.11.1942.".Written in pencil UR corner, upside down: (22) Printed in black ink: "B. & H. PATKIN Flat (printed 2 corrected in pen and ink 4) 313a Dandenong Road Windsor 3181 Victoria Australia Tel: Home 51 - 5671 Bus 63 - 8959"dunera, wwii, internees, jewish history & people -
Clunes Museum
Leisure object - GRAMOPHONE RECORDS, ZONOPHONE, Unknown
... HOME THE SAME WAY - HARRY LAUDER - SING TO ME THE AULD SCOTCH... CELEBRITY RECORD SCOTTISH COMEDIAN .3 WE ALL GO HOME THE SAME WAY ...GRAMOPHONE RECORDS 78RPM ZONOPHONE .1 FEEDING THE DUCKS ON THE POND - OH DEAR BRETHREN OH .2 SHE IS FAR FROM THE LAND - THE ROSARY ZONOPHONE CELEBRITY RECORD SCOTTISH COMEDIAN .3 WE ALL GO HOME THE SAME WAY - HARRY LAUDER - SING TO ME THE AULD SCOTCH SONGS.2 WHITE STAMP, BLUE PRINTING, THE COPYRIGHT PROTECTIONS SOCIETY (MECHANICAL RIGHTS) 3/4 d .3 WHITE STAMP WITH RED PRINTED "FRANCIS DAY & HUNER, BLUE WRITING 2 1/4 d JDIHgramophone records, zonophone -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1893
This photo taken before a detachment from the Sunbury Battery left for England to participate in the Military Tournament in May 1893.B/W framed photo 13 men (in uniform) of the Sunbury Battery in May 1893. Photo unframed, mounted on cardboard with a paper-like frame pasted on surround.(written in ink) OUR BOYS AT HOME / in May 1893 Driver Wallace, Gunner Breen, Gunner Harrison, Major F. C. Hughes, Driver W. Paterson, Driver Ryan, / Sergt. Looney. Driver T. Paterson, Lieut. C. G. Ryan, Corp. MacKinnon, Sergt. Shannon. Corp. Nicholson, Sergt. Shields / The Detachment from Sunbury Battery now on the way to England to participate in the Military Tourament.rupertswood, battery, breen, - (gunner), wallace, - (driver), harrison, hughes, f. c. (major), paterson, w. (driver), ryan, looney, - (sgt), t. (driver), mackinnon, - (driver) (corp), c. g. (lieut), shannon, nicholson, - (corp), shields, military, england, armed forces, 1890s, uniforms, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Painting - Oil Painting, Alfred Eustace
... paintings even made there way into the homes of European royalty ...This is one of a set of 3 miniature oil paintings by the self-taught artist Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907). A.W. Eustace, an Australian artist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush and painted on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. He became known as the "Bush Artist." About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skilful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth. Miniature oil painting of a landscape, with creek in foreground and bush and hill behind, by A.W. Eustace, under glass, in original timber frame with beige matte and a twist wire stand. One of 3 miniatures. No signature visiblealfred eustace, chiltern, oil painting, landscape -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Painting - Oil painting, Alfred Eustace
... . Some of his paintings even made there way into the homes ...This is one of a set of 3 miniature oil paintings by the self-taught artist Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907). A.W. Eustace, an Australian artist and taxidermist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush painting on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skilful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth.Miniature oil painting of a landscape, with creek and grassland in foreground surrounded by bushland and hill in distance, by A.W. Eustace, under glass in original timber frame with beige matte and a twist wire stand. One of 3 miniatures. No signature visiblealfred eustace, oil painting, landscape, chiltern -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Painting - Oil Painting, Alfred Eustace
... even made there way into the homes of European royalty. Alfred ...This is one of a set of 3 miniature oil paintings by the self-taught artist Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907). A.W. Eustace, an Australian artist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush painting on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skilful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth.Miniature oil painting of a landscape with creek and surrounding trees by A.W. Eustace, under glass, in original dark brown timber frame with beige matte and a twist wire stand. One of 3 miniatures. Sticker on back: 188 (original Registration number)alfred eustace, chiltern, oil, landscape -
Clunes Museum
Book, CLUNES AND DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, SHOWSTOPPERS: COOKING THE CLUNES SHOW WAY, 2015
A COLLECTION OF LOCAL RECIPES GATHERED FROM THE CLUNES SHOWS OVER THE YEARSCookbook produced by CDAS home crafts committee to celebrate 50 years od service.non-fictionA COLLECTION OF LOCAL RECIPES GATHERED FROM THE CLUNES SHOWS OVER THE YEARSclunes and district agricultural show, domestic cookery