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Clunes Museum
Print - FRAMED PRINT, BREAKING THE NEWS, 1887
THE NEW PRINT OF CLUNES MOST FAMOUS PAINTING 'BRAKING THE NEWS'BY SIR JOHN LONGSTAFF WAS PRESENTED TO CLUNES MUSEUM BY EUGENE SCHLUSSER ON AUGUST 13TH 2009 AS A GIFT AND A THANK YOU. EUGENE SCHLUSSER AN INDEPENDENT FILM MAKER MADE A SUCCESSFUL SHORT FILM ABOUT CLUNES 'CLUNES GOLD'FOR THE 150TH CELEBRATIONS OF THE FIRST GOLD DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA IN 2001.FRAMED PRINT OF JOHN LONGSTAFF'S PAINTING OF ''BREAKING THE NEWS - SUPPLEMENTARY, PRESENTED TO CLUNES MUSEUM BY EUGENE SCHLUSSER AUGUST 13, 2009(BOTTOM LH CORNER) JOHNLlONGSTAFF (1862-1941) AUSTRALIA, "BREAKING THE NEWS" OIL ON CANVAS 109.7 X 152.8 CM STATE COLLECTION, ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA. ACQUIRED WITH FUNDS FROM THE HACKETT BEQUEST 1933local history, illustration, prints, longstaff, sir john -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE PORT PHILLIP MINING COMPANY
PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINE OF CLUNES EMPLOYED MANY MINERS WHO EVENTUALLY WENT TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA WHEN GOLD WAS DISCOVERED THEREBLACK AND WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF EMPLOYEES OF THE PORT PHILLIP MINE .1 FRAMED ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH WITH BROWN MATT BOARD. WOODEN FRAME .2 & .3 PHOTO PRINT ORIGINAL, SLIGHTLY BLURREDSOME OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINING COMPANYlocal history, photography, photographs, mining -
Clunes Museum
Artwork, other - ETCHING, PEN & INK
IT WAS GIVEN TO MRS. JEAN HOLLAND AS A WEDDING PRESENT, BY THE ARTIST - MRS. JANET McDONALD,WHO MARRIED AND LIVED IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA FOR 50 YEARS, BEFORE RETURNING TO CLUNES TO LIVE IN SERVICE STREET CLUNES, NEXT DOOR TO RIDLEYS.WOODEN FRAMED, GLASS COVERED PEN AND INK DRAWING OF A SEATED LADY WITH FLOWER CHAIN, LOOKING AT KNEELING CHILD. SHRUBBERY IN FOREGROUND. LEAFY TREE IN BACKGROUND.local history, illustration, etching, paintings, drawings -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINE OF CLUNES EMPLOYED MANY MINERS WHO EVENTUALLY WENT TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA WHEN GOLD WAS DISCOVERED THEREORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF EMPLOYEES OF THE PORT PHILLIP MINE. IN WOODEN FRAMESOME OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE PORT PHILLIP GOLD MINING COMPANYlocal history, photograph, photography, mining -
Peterborough History Group
Booklet - 1934 Western District Centenary Magazine, Terang Express, Western District Centenary Souvenir, 1934
"The Western District Centenary Souviner"Published in 1934 as an anniversary edition for Edward Henty making his historic landing on the shores of Portland Bay on November 19, 1834Has tourism and business advertisements for Peterborough businesses. Refers to families and and early settlers of Peterborough. Sold for ? in Barry Jenkins General StoreA magazine shaped booklet. Cover replaced with wall paper and bound with tape and string. Forward stuck to front cover. Browned with age and taped on a few pagesWholly set up, Printed and Published at THE TERANG EXPRESS""Office, Terangmoyne shire, peterborough 3270, western district souvenir, peterborough general store, london bridge, great ocean road -
Peterborough History Group
Book, Sealing, Sailing and Settling in South Western Victoria, 1976
Chronological account of the settlement along the south-western coast of Victoria written by a lifelong resident of Peterborough. Specific reference to Peterborough and the original settlers in the district starts at page 52.Information about early settlement in the district, including the origin of district placenames.82 page hardcover book with List of Contents and Index, by J.M. (Bonnie) MacKenzie published 1976Inscribed to "to Thornton on his eightieth birthday. With love and best wishes fro Wokka + June" (Thornton is Thornton (Tinny) Grimwade. Wokka is Warren Moore.)j.m.mackenzie, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, peterborough -
Peterborough History Group
Book, Australian Aborigines: the languages and customs of several tribes of aborigines in the Western District of Victoria, Published 1981, First published 1881
Information about local aboriginal tribesDoesn't specifically refer to Peterborough but explains early aboriginal culture and their relationship to the coastHardcover 111 page book with 104 page of annexures and index. Introduction by Jan Critchett, Warrnambool Institute of Advanced Education.Adhesive book plate with the name H W Grimwade.peterborough pre history, kirrie wurung, kaawirn kuunawarn, hissing swan aborigines, kirrae wurung, yarruun parpur tarneen -
Peterborough History Group
Book, The History of Warrnambool, Capital of the Western Port of Victoria from 1847 to the end of 1886, 1980
History of Warrnambool, but includes information pertaining to the settlement of Peterborough - page 176 and page 127Reprint of an original book with references to the founding of the town of Peterborough in 1866 as a 'notable occurance'Facsimile edition printed in September 1980. Hardcover, 368 pages including index. peterborough, curdies river inlet, founding of peterborough, james meek, warrnambool -
Peterborough History Group
Article - News paper articles
Newspaper articles which were retyped in the process of compiling an entry for the Western District Dictionary of Biography in the 1990's.Significant as the articles provide a snapshot of daily life, ie transporting a coffin. Also, additional information about Mr J irvine's death by drowning.Retyped, photocopied pages of articles from 1892 and 1919.g irvine, buggy accidents, mrs dance, peterborough, peterborough residents, j irvine, curdies river, curdies river drowning, james irvine ii -
Peterborough History Group
Memorabilia - C.D.G.A. Trophy 1969
A reminder of Pennant in a previous form of the Western District Golf Association. We think it was the Corangamite District Golf Association. Only 5 names are engraved: T.L Austin, L.F Hobson, P.G Clark, W.I Armstrong, J.S IrvineSignificant because the club was in its infancy, and did not yet have a formal clubhouse. Wooden sculptural design trophy with a figurine of a golf atop.engraved plaque on the base and one half up the arm. Engraved with C.D.G.A 1969 Division 2 Pennantpeterborough, peterborough golf club, women's golf, pennant golf -
National Wool Museum
Brochure, The A to Z of Woollen and Worsted Manufacture
... -and-the-bellarine-peninsula Produced by the Albany Woollen Mills. Western ...Produced by the Albany Woollen Mills. Western Australiatextile industry - history wool marketing, alexander lau pty ltd albany woollen mills, textile industry - history, wool marketing -
National Wool Museum
Report, The Western Australian Worsted and Woollen Mills Limited, Directors' Report, June 1964
... -and-the-bellarine-peninsula The Western Australian Worsted and Woollen Mills ...The Western Australian Worsted and Woollen Mills Limited, Directors' Report, June 1964. Alexander Lau was Associate Director, the Albany Woollen Mill was a subsiduary company.woollen mills - history textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd the western australian worsted and woollen mills limited albany woollen mills, woollen mills - history, textile industry - history -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from E H B Lefroy to W R Lang c1942, discussing the wool industrywool - research wool - testing sheep breeding - history peppin-merino sheep world war ii, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy lefroy, mr a l b, cranmore park, western australia, wool - research, wool - testing, sheep breeding - history, peppin-merino sheep, world war ii -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from E H B Lefroy to W R Lang 16th November 1941, discussing wool characteristics and research.wool - research wool - testing sheep breeding - history peppin-merino sheep world war ii, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy lefroy, mr e. h.b., cranmore park, western australia, wool - research, wool - testing, sheep breeding - history, peppin-merino sheep, world war ii -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from E H B Lefroy to W R Lang 1st December 1941, discussing wool samples for testing.wool - research wool - testing sheep breeding - history peppin-merino sheep world war ii, gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy lefroy, mr e. h.b. kelley, mr r. b., cranmore park, western australia, wool - research, wool - testing, sheep breeding - history, peppin-merino sheep, world war ii -
National Wool Museum
Book, NSW Western Land Board: list of western land leases 1909
... stations - history nsw western land board land enclosure pastoral ...NSW Western Land Board: list of Western Land Leases, 1909Australian Mercantile Land and Finance Co Ltd annotationsland enclosure pastoral industry - settlement sheep stations - history, nsw western land board, land enclosure, pastoral industry - settlement, sheep stations - history -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from TL Elkington to the Manager of Dennys Lascelles Limited regarding an offer of donation, and mention of its delivery separately, of a book, "Maning and Bishop's Geelong and Western Directory, 1882 - 1883". Reply from HR Wilson Secretary of Dennys Lascelles), thanking Mr Elkington for the donation, wiht mention of Mr Wilson's personal interest in the book.Letter from TL Elkington to the Manager of Dennys Lascelles Limited.local history, dennys, lascelles limited, elkington, mr t l wilson, mr h r - dennys lascelles limited -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, The Story of George Allez Brehaut 1836-1911, and his desendants. Guernsey to Great Western
Great Western Salt Creek FamilyLight Blue Cover with sepia photograph of large family groupBy Acon Ballantynefamily history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Family History, Demetrious Carra - Descendants, 6th & 7th March 2004
Family Reunion of Demetrious Carra, William Eustis Richard Pope - all of CornwellBinder, Plastic Cover over blue paper.Sticker for Stawell Biarri Group This family tree has been researched by the many descendants if Demetrious Carra. For further information please contact Cassay Walton (contact Information ) Dorothy Brumby (contact information). A Reunion is booked for the 6th & 7th March 2004 Great Western Victoria, Australia. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Book, Dorothy Brumby, The Family of Demetrius and Elizabeth Carra and their children Great Western, Approx 2002
... grampians Family History Carra Great Western The Family of Demetrius ...The Family of Demetrius and Elizabeth Cara and their Children Great Western Blue 2 Ring Binderfamily history, carra, great western -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Vinyard History, Dorothy Brumby, The Vineyards of Great Western & District 1863-1963, 2018
Photos, Hand Written , Phorcopies of news articles, Brochures, Labels (Wine) Assembled by Dorothy Brumby Stawell Historical SocietyWhite 4 Ring BinderThe Vinyards of great Western Part 3. Henry Bestvinyards -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Trade Marks Registration
Company History Australia - Bluey, Bluey Junior, Norwellen U.S.A - Bluey, Thermasafe North Western Woollen Mills, ad aurgery blanket re application, alterationPaper -
Plutarch Project
35mm Projector, circa 1950's
This 35mm Westrex 14 projector was purchased from Waverley Theatre (Cnr Burke Road and Waverley Road in Malvern, in 1962) last used by "Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures" as follows: from 1962 to 1967 - National Theatre, Richmond. from 1967 to 1970 - in a small leatherette on Bridge Road, Richmond. from 1971 to 1985 - Galaxy Theatre Brunswick. After that it was stored at the back of Westgarth Theatre in Northcote. This projector has a primary historic significance as it covers the largest part of the history of film shows by "Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures", and cultural/social significance since it has been used to project a number of other language films (about 10 different languages) by the company. It also carries a secondary significance of rarity being the last used projector by the company at Galaxy Theatre.This metal (most probably steel) projector is part of a number of projectors owned by "Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures". It is in dark blue/grey colour and still operational to project 35mm films if needed. It has two inscriptions detailed below and was last used at Liberty/Galaxy Theatre in Brunswick in 1985 (for more details about the history of Galaxy Theatre follow this link http://technicolouryawn.com/?page_id=2988)INSCRIPTION 1 (red background) Westrex 14, High Intensity Arc Lamp, Serial Number A.5401018. Manufactured for Westrex (Australia) Pty. Limited by G.B.H. Electronic Laboratories - Made in N.S.W. Australia INSCRIPTION 2 (blue background) Westrex R4A Reproducer Made in Australia Western Electric Co. (Aust) Pty. Ltd.projector, film, culture, language, greek, entertainment, γιαννούδης, yiannoudes, προβολέας -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Robertson, Craig, Buckley's Hope : the real life story of Australia's Robinson Crusoe, 1981
Blurb: On Boxing Day 1803 a young English convict named William Buckley escaped from Victoria's abortive first settlement, at Sorrento.For the next thirty-two years Buckley survived in the wild, mainly because he was adopted and helped by the local tribes.In 1835 Buckley rejoined the civilization he had cast aside, emerging to meet Melbourne's founders. He became an important guide and interpreter in the crucial first years of the European conquest of the Port Phillip region.Then, as the Aborigines were engulfed by the flood of white men, Buckley found himself in no-man's land, mistrusted by his former black friends and by the white society who so misunderstood them. He was reviled, so harshly that his reputation has suffered to this day.This is William Buckley's story. It is a story based on fact, about a real Robinson Crusoe who was unique in Australia's history.And it is also a story of European intruders imposing their savage will on an alien, ancient continent. Rarely has Australian history come more alive than in the pages of this remarkable first novel. Buckley's life with the Aboriginal people of Port Phillip between 1803 and 1835; subsequent life in white community ; includes glossary of Aboriginal words (p. 271-280).288 p. : 3 maps ; 22 cm.Blurb: On Boxing Day 1803 a young English convict named William Buckley escaped from Victoria's abortive first settlement, at Sorrento.For the next thirty-two years Buckley survived in the wild, mainly because he was adopted and helped by the local tribes.In 1835 Buckley rejoined the civilization he had cast aside, emerging to meet Melbourne's founders. He became an important guide and interpreter in the crucial first years of the European conquest of the Port Phillip region.Then, as the Aborigines were engulfed by the flood of white men, Buckley found himself in no-man's land, mistrusted by his former black friends and by the white society who so misunderstood them. He was reviled, so harshly that his reputation has suffered to this day.This is William Buckley's story. It is a story based on fact, about a real Robinson Crusoe who was unique in Australia's history.And it is also a story of European intruders imposing their savage will on an alien, ancient continent. Rarely has Australian history come more alive than in the pages of this remarkable first novel. Buckley's life with the Aboriginal people of Port Phillip between 1803 and 1835; subsequent life in white community ; includes glossary of Aboriginal words (p. 271-280).buckley, william, 1780-1856 -- fiction. | novels in english. australian writers, 1945-. texts | convicts -- australia -- history -- fiction. | history - biographies - non-indigenous | settlement and contacts - penal colonies / convicts | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1788-1850 | race relations - attitudes | language - vocabulary - word lists | kurnai / gunai people (s68) (vic sj55) | port phillip / western port area (vic sj55) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Boys, Robert Douglass, Australian History : Summary of historical events from 1768
Contents:James Cook; Arthur Phillip; John Pascoe Fawkner; The Sydney Cove; George Bass; Tobias Furneaux; John Hunter; Matthew Flinders and George Bass; John Batman; James Grant; John Murray; Discovery of Port Phillip Bay; Proposed Settlement at Port Phillip; Matthew Flinders; Nicolas Baudin and Emmanuel Hamelin; Charles Robbins; Charles Grimes; The Settlement at Sullivan Bay, Sorrento; General Orders; Garrison Orders; Some Events at Sullivan Bay; Western Port; Edward Henty; Sealing; The Geordy; John Oxley; Hamilton Hume and William Hilton Hovell; The Settlement at Western Port; Port Fairy and Portland Bay; Charles Sturt; The Lively; Portland Bay and the Hentys;36 p. ; footnotes; 24 cm.Contents:James Cook; Arthur Phillip; John Pascoe Fawkner; The Sydney Cove; George Bass; Tobias Furneaux; John Hunter; Matthew Flinders and George Bass; John Batman; James Grant; John Murray; Discovery of Port Phillip Bay; Proposed Settlement at Port Phillip; Matthew Flinders; Nicolas Baudin and Emmanuel Hamelin; Charles Robbins; Charles Grimes; The Settlement at Sullivan Bay, Sorrento; General Orders; Garrison Orders; Some Events at Sullivan Bay; Western Port; Edward Henty; Sealing; The Geordy; John Oxley; Hamilton Hume and William Hilton Hovell; The Settlement at Western Port; Port Fairy and Portland Bay; Charles Sturt; The Lively; Portland Bay and the Hentys; australia-history-summary 1768-1834, australia-discovery and exploration-summary, port phillip-settlement p.17-35 -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Batman, John (See Victoriana series), The Settlement at Port Phillip, 1835, 1983
John Batman was born in New South Wales in 1801. With his brother, Henry, he moved to Van Diemen's Land in 1821. In 1824, John received a grant of 600 acres near Ben Lomond and in 1828 he married Eliza Thompson.Batman, with his friend J.H. Wedge and J.T. Gellibrand, determined on an expedition into New Holland. Motivated by Hume and Hovell's discoveries they applied for a grant of land at Western Port. This was refused, but in 1834 the ideas of the Port Phillip Association was discussed...56 p. : 1 folded map. ; 21 cm.John Batman was born in New South Wales in 1801. With his brother, Henry, he moved to Van Diemen's Land in 1821. In 1824, John received a grant of 600 acres near Ben Lomond and in 1828 he married Eliza Thompson.Batman, with his friend J.H. Wedge and J.T. Gellibrand, determined on an expedition into New Holland. Motivated by Hume and Hovell's discoveries they applied for a grant of land at Western Port. This was refused, but in 1834 the ideas of the Port Phillip Association was discussed...batman, john, 1801-1839. | victoria. settlement, 1835. batman, john, 1801-1839. correspondence, diaries, etc.. | pioneers -- victoria -- correspondence. | victoria -- history -- 1834-1851 -- sources. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Banfield, Lorna. L, Green Pastures and Gold: A history of Ararat, 1974
Early contacts between Thomas Mitchell and Aboriginal peoples and the later violent encounters involving settlers and squatters. The work and contacts of G.A. Robinson among the various peoples of the Western District. Gatherings of many Aboriginal peoples at Lake Bolac for eeling season, during which there was also trading of sandstone, obsidian and other materials for weapons and spears. Photograph of Jenny 'Ware' "the last of the Fiery Creek tribe of the Aboriginies" facing page 20.v-xi; 146 p.; ports;maps; index; bib.; appendics; footnotes; 22 cm.Early contacts between Thomas Mitchell and Aboriginal peoples and the later violent encounters involving settlers and squatters. The work and contacts of G.A. Robinson among the various peoples of the Western District. Gatherings of many Aboriginal peoples at Lake Bolac for eeling season, during which there was also trading of sandstone, obsidian and other materials for weapons and spears. Photograph of Jenny 'Ware' "the last of the Fiery Creek tribe of the Aboriginies" facing page 20.ararat -- victoria -- history |, aborigines, ararat district-conflict-social life and customs-bunjil's cave| place names- weapons and implements-hunting -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Boldrewood, Rolf, Old Melbourne Memories, 1969
... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Melbourne History Massacres ...Contents: A.D. 1840; The far west; The Death of Violet; Dunmore; Squattlesea Mere; The Eumeralla War; The Children of the Rocks; The Native Police; Kilfera; Old Port Fairy; Portland Bay; Grasmere; Superior Fattening Country; Burchett of "The Gums"; Work and play; The Romance of a Freehold; Le Chevalier Bayard; The Christening of Heidelberg; The Woodlands Steeplechase; Yering; Tales of a 'Traveller'; Yambuk; Index.xviii, 210 p. ; 22 cm.Contents: A.D. 1840; The far west; The Death of Violet; Dunmore; Squattlesea Mere; The Eumeralla War; The Children of the Rocks; The Native Police; Kilfera; Old Port Fairy; Portland Bay; Grasmere; Superior Fattening Country; Burchett of "The Gums"; Work and play; The Romance of a Freehold; Le Chevalier Bayard; The Christening of Heidelberg; The Woodlands Steeplechase; Yering; Tales of a 'Traveller'; Yambuk; Index.melbourne, history, massacres-eumerella district., squatters-victoria, race relations-history, native police - western district -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, Albany Woollen Mills, Albany Woollen Mills blanket, c 1950s
Note from collector: I love the generous size and thickness of Albany blankets and know someone who collects from this Mill only. The colour shades and combinations Albany used are still so gorgeous. From Western Australia. Note from collector - "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from. " Checked blanket, pink, lemon and violetAlbany Woollen Mill/Blanket/All Pure Wool/Emblem: A, Albany blanket, blanket fever, wool, albany, albany woollen mills -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, Albany Woollen Mills, c1950s
Collector says "I love the generous size and thickness of Albany blankets and know someone who collects from this Mill only. The colour shades and combinations Albany used are still so gorgeous. From Western Australia. Note from Collector - "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from. Please refer to the following worksheet for a full breakdown of the collection." Checked blanket, pink, blue and creamAlbany Woollen Mill/Blanket/All Pure Wool/Emblem: A, Albany blanket, blanket fever, wool, albany, albany woollen mills