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Wangaratta Art Gallery
Sculpture, Dana Harris, 12 Apostles, 2014
12 apostles I researched daily temperatures taken from the Wangaratta aerodrome station -#82138- when it first operated in mid May 1987. This year is significant as the Wangaratta Art Gallery also opened in 1987. Noting the daily minimum and maximum temperatures, I drew a graph to show this information for each month on a plywood block forward for 12 months. On the reverse of each plywood block, I collected and drew a graph of the daily minimum and maximum from May 2014 backwards for 12 months. Using a steel nibbed pen with silver ink directly on the plywood block, the drawing relates the temperatures to the shape of the landscape. The title refers to the common usage, from the original classical Greek ‘apostolos’, meaning one who is sent away to convey messages- this one being the difference seen most acutely between the 2 faces of each plywood block separated by a quarter of a century in time.Wangaratta Art Gallery CollectionA contemporary sculpture made from plywood and silver ink that depicts graphs of weather readings, and a glass panel that displays the weather readings that corollate to the graph on the plywood panels.dana harris, sculpture, weather -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Master Plan Student Gardens Burnley Campus, 1989-1990
(1) Contemporary Design 1989. Scale 1:50 by Ian Robertson, drawn by J.K. 10.9.90. (2) Section Elevation. Scale 1:50, dated 17.9.90.ian robertson, burnley campus -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Roots Run Deep by the Yarra, 2011
Article in "The Saturday Age" by Denise Gadd July 16, 2011 advertising the Open Day at Burnley. Includes historical information and interviews with contemporary people associated with the Gardens.the saturday age, denise gadd, open day, burnley, history, edna walling, paul bangay, chris williams, michele adler, john fordham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CASTLEMAINE
Castlemaine The Great Centre 1866, a contemporary guide to the fascinating past. Published by the Castlemaine Art Gallery, printed by the Castlemaine Mail Pty Ltd 155 Barker St, Castlemaine.Printed by the Castlemaine Mail Pty Ltd, 155 Barker St, Castlemaine.history, australian, castlemaine -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a crowd of onlookers
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of a group of people in a mix of historical and contemporary dress, some standing and some sitting. They are gathered together, looking to the left of the frame, with a partially visible marquee on the right.catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. The pictures we have of the diggings stores show only individual stores of small groups of stores. But contemporary writers speak of almost continuous ''streets'' of hastily erected stores in the centres of most of the important goldfields - even before the establishment of goldfields towns. We have been unable to find a contemporary picture of these ''Canvas Towns''. Markings: 30 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Lens, n.d
Lens was once the spare lens of the Cape Nelson Lighthouse.|Lens on display in MDC, with interactive component provided by the piece of broken lens - for handling. Investigations underway to use a low-watt light in the lens, which is in working order. Photos in Supplementary File.Glass lens with steel supports, painted black with bronze hinges and latches. From Cape Nelson Lighthouse - spare lens. Base for display purposes - section of contemporary concrete pipe.Front: (no inscriptions)lighthouse, cape nelson lighthouse -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Chapel at the Hastings Seafarer Centre, late 20th Century
Made for the Hastings seafarer centre which opened in the later half of the 20th Century Colour photograph of a contemporary Altar hanging behind a hand crafted altar in wood designed with a key design element resembling a circular lifebuoy or life belt inset into the front panel.hastings -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Portland, Victoria, c. 2000
Contemporary postcard of Portland. 3 full coloured photos of gannet colony at Point Danger and Lawrence Rocks. 'Portland Discovery Coast Victoria Australia' in black on white bottom margin. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Sunday Pictures, c. 1910
Bought by Anne CALLAGHAN after William MORTON's grandson? daughter? and spouse donated it to Albert Park Primary School for a book sale 30/7/2000. Further information about William MORTONpromised, but not received.'Sunday Pictures', a book awarded to William MORTON in 1910 for proficiency by Nott Street State School, as indicated by label stuck on the front page. Produced in England; includes contemporary advertising.religion, education - primary schools, william morton, nott street state school -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of firefighters dousing fire
Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a demonstration of firefighters using traditional machinery to douse a fire. A contemporary fire engine stands int he background. Potentially taken in 2001 at a Working Horses ExpoCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. churchill island, photograph -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Edward E Morris, Austral English : a dictionary of Australasian words phrases and usages, with those Aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia, 1898
A dictionary of English usage in the Australasian region (Australia and New Zealand); includes numerous Aboriginal and Maori words. Full definitions with examples from contemporary texts, etymologies often given.word listsdictionaries -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Drawing - Property Illustration, Margaret Picken, 46 Mary Street, Kew, 1987
After training as a Cartographic Draftsman within the mining industry, I worked as a property illustrator for real estate firms in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for 23 years from 1983. I initially photographed houses with a Polaroid camera and made a 'thumbnail' sketch while there. The photos were used to scale off a sketch in pencil and then that sketch was overlaid with drafting film and the 'pen and ink' completed. The pens I used were the Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens. The ink was also made by Rotring (German).The film was ‘Rapidraw’, polyester drafting film, double matte. It takes a very fine line and doesn’t bleed. As well as house sketches, there were often floor plans and site plans ordered. Aerial sketches were ordered when the property needed an overall view. (Margaret Picken, 2020)This drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a number of real estate agents in Melbourne between 1983 and 2005. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Gift of Margaret Picken, 2020Contemporary, two storey residence, built in 1982 to a design by the architect Wayne Gillespie. Pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film of 46 Mary Street, Kew by Margaret Picken.46 MARY ST., KEW / MARG. PICKEN '87 / WOODARDS KEWartist -- margaret picken 1950-, architectural drawings -- houses -- kew (vic.), 46 mary street - kew (vic). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Valerie Polley, Wonderful Warrandyte - A Portrait, 2014
Soft-covered book by Valerie Polley, Warrandyte Historical Society, featuring photographs, sketches and text outlining early and contemporary development of Warrandyte township and community, first published in April 2014.Front cover - Peace Day celebrations in Warrandyte, July 1919. Acknowledgements: The book project Wonderful Warrandyte-A Portrait was made possible by a grant under the Australian Government's 2012-2013 Your Community Heritage Program (Your Community Heritage - Sharing Community Heritage Stories). Several members of the Warrandyte Historical Society were involved in this book project which evolved after several years of development ideas. Valerie Polley wrote the text and selected photographs. Special thanks go to the Steering Committee of Margaret Kelly, Andy Bevan-Jones, Richard Morton and Wayne Rankin for their knowledgeable input and beneficial editing advice, Murray Houghton for his specialised historical knowledge and advice on further references, and Diane Baird for editing. The book would not have been possible without all the dedicated work of the Society's members, past and present, who have contributed to the Society's substantial archive. All proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Warrandyde Historical Society. Photographs: Stephen Reynolds, Austin Polley, Valerie Polley, Wayne Rankin, Ron Harris, Merv Naughton. Flora and Fauna photography by Nth Warrandyte, Osborne Peninsula, Landcare, Inc. Maps: Jock Macneish -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Reproduction Photograph - Wando Villa / Stanton Drew Portland, Victoria, n.d
Contemporary reproduction of period photo of Wando Villa/ Stanton Drew. Front / side view, showing garden and trees. Two women on front steps. 89 Wellington Road, Portland, Victoria -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two children and group
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of a group of people wearing a mix of contemporary and historical dress, gathered to the right side of the frame. In the centre, two small girls stand in historical dress in front of Amess Cellar.catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Philip L Brown, The Todd journal 1835 : Andrew alias William Todd (John Batman?s recorder) and his Indented Head journal 1835, 1989
Reproduction of the 1835 journal of Andrew/William Todd, recorder and assistant to John Batman, with numerous contemporary illustrations of early settlements and landscapes. Notes on the customs and many incidents with Victorian and Tasmanian Aborigines.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsjohn batman, victorian history, andrew todd, william todd -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Post Card Folder, Big 7 Folder, Vue Pac. 7 Detachable Post Cards of Rutherglen Victoria, c1970
Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is the tasting room at Campbell's WineryOn message side of card: "Rutherglen, Victoria. Spacious contemporary tasting rooms forms part of the old established winery of Campbell's. | NCV.1053 Nucolorvue Productions Pty Ltd."campbells winery, winemaking -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - First contemporary houses Stokes Street, Port Melbourne, 1990s
Photographed by a neighbourColour photo. Construction of first contemporary houses (a group of three) to go up at the northern block of Stokes Street, approx 240-244. Nott St School visible on left - a poor imagebuilt environment - domestic, stokes street -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Natural pigment on bark, Mawurndjul, John, 'Female Wayarra Spirit' by John Mawurndjul, 1995
Balang [John MAWURNDJUL] (1952 - ) Born Mumeka, Northern Territory Country: Milmilngkan, West Arnham Land, Northern Territory Clan: Na-Kurulk Language Group: Kunwinjku Location: Milmilngkan John Mawurndjul is an Australian indigenous artist. He is a member of the Kuninjku people of West Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Growing up John had only occasional contact with non-indigenous people and culture. He was tutored in rarrk, a traditional painting technique using fine cross hatching and infill, working on small barks. During the 1980s he started producing larger and more complex works. The artist has painted 'Wayarra', a generic term which can include both malevolent spirit beings which continually inhabit certain sites or objects but can also mean the Spirit of a recently deceased person. These spirits are one of two spirits of the dead, the other being the 'Kun-malng' soul. The 'Wayarra' is the shadow or 'shade' of the dead and may take on the form of the deceased and haunt areas where the deceased recently inhabited. In order to prevent Wayarra spirits from harassing relative of the recently deceased, a smoking ceremont is performed where Ironwood leaves are burnt around the camp of the recently deceased and ochre is rubbed on all objects belonging to the deceased. Ochre may also be rubbed on vehicles, houses and trees. Some Wayarra are a particular Dreaming totem for people of certain clans. This is why many artists depict Wayarra in their bark paintings and sculptures. They are depicting clan totems particular to their lineage and which are celebrated in major regional patrimoiety ceremonies. In 1989 the work of John Mawurndjul was included in the landmark exhibition "Magiciens de la Terra' at the Centre Pompidou and Grande Halle de la Vilette in Paris, France. His works have also been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Australia, New York, Paris and Japan. Mawurndjul is one of eight artists whose work in part of the largest inernational commission of contemporary Indigenous art from Australia at the Musee du Quai Branly, Paris. The work was exhibited in the Australian survey "John Mawurndjul: I Am The Old And The New", at the Museum of Contemporary Art, one of the 160-odd works all chosen by Mawurndjul for inclusion in the exhibition. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.This artwork was chosen by John Murwurndjul as on of around 160 works for exhibition in the 2018 Australian Survey of his work at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The artist is known for his rarrk work, which is evident in 'Female Wayarra Spirit'.Aboriginal bark painting featurung rarrk. The artwork is associated with Dilebang, a duwa moiety place that belongs to the Kurulk clan. This work is currently on loan for exhibition in 'John Mawurndjul: I am the old and the new'. The exhibition will be shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (Sydney) from 6 July – 23 September 2018, and the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide from 26 October 2018 – 28 January 2019.art, artwork, john mawurndjul, aboriginal, bark painting, rarrk, wayarra, kuninjku, maningrida, loan -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of market stalls and hay bales
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection.Colour photograph of a small line of market stalls with green marquee roof, with a group of people in a blend of contemporary and historic dress assembled to the left of the frame and a small tree surrounded by four hay bales in the foreground.KODAK PROCESSING/JAN.82 [stamped in middle on reverse] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil churchill island, photograph -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Heather Bowe et al, The Yorta Yorta (Bangerang) language of the Murray Goulburn : including Yabula Yabula, 1999
Technical linguistic grammar based on historical and some contemporary sources of Yorta Yorta and the closely related Yabula Yabula language. Includes Yorta Yorta-English vocabulary and English-Yorta Yorta finder list.word listsyorta yorta, bangerang, yabula yabula, ngarimoro, murray goulburn, yeilima, grammar, luise hercus, sharon atkinson, e.m. curr, kinship relations, historiography -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Design Touched, 2000
Design touched by a penchant for curves; article from the Age Domain section, with photo, on contemporary style house at 2 Felgate Parade, Vermont South, for auction 26th August, 2000. By Jeanne-Marie Cilento.felgate parade, vermont south, no.2 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Marion Isabel Dudley, c.1924
"Hedge Hopping" over Kew. About mid day on the 23rd of July, 1924 an A.R.27 (Avro 504 K) plane piloted by Arthur Affleck "buzzed" the house at 91 Wellington Street, Kew, so low that the pilot was easily recognised from the ground and returned our eager waves, he then flew north to "buz" his mother at 27 Kent Street, Kew, which is situated near the west gates of the Boroondara Cemetery and after several circuits around noticed that a horse drawn funeral had been disturbed while entering the Cemetery - the horses taking fright. On observing this the pilot then returned to Point Cook where he reported 'engine trouble' over Kew. Small black and white photographic positive showing Marion Isabel Dudley standing on the porch of her house which is believed to be at 91 Wellington Street, Kew. The photograph is attached to summary text and contemporary press reportsReverse: "KH-167 / Marion Isabel Dudley the girl Arthur "hedge hopped" to see in Kew 24th July 1924"dudley family, marion isabel dudley, arthur affleck, boroondara general cemetery -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Stamps
First day cover date stamped 15 Feb 2001 and titled Army 100 Years of Service. Two stamps depicting historical and contemporary images. The upper left image of the covers feature a female soldier -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Painting - Watercolour, Robert Thomas Miller, The Busy Tug Boat, c. 2000
Robert Thomas Miller Born in Melbourne in 1916 Studied commercial art at RMIT and for many years worked as graphic designer and design director at ACI Ltd. Member of the Victorian Artists's Society (Council member since 1965), Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Old Water Colour Society Club (past president), Australian Watercolour Institute, Hughesdale Arts Group (past president), Burnie (Tas.) Coastal Art Group. His watercolours have won over 40 major awards, including Victorian Artists' Society, 1973 Artist of the Year Award, and the Rotary Club of Camberwell Watercolour Prize (twice). Represented in many Australian collections both public and private.Maritime ArtRobert T. Miller, Mission to Seafarers Victoria CollectionContemporary framed in limed wood, mounted and glazed watercolour painting by R.T. MILLER in portrait format. Mat mount is white. Image features freighter with black hull at mooring in dockland setting; wire hanging systemInterpretation label adhered to back, includes photographic portrait of the artist Value on label Signature M4 in black markermarine painting, port melbourne, artwork, docklands, tug boat, robert thomas miller, robert t. miller, r.t. miller, artwork-paintings, tugboat -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, E-Gee Printers Pty Ltd, Butlers Wood's Point and Gippsland General Directory, 1985
This is a reprint of an original which was published in Melbourne by Butler & Brooke, Little Collins Street East. The original printer was W.H.Williams, 23 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne. On the spine was the title: Wood's Point and Gipps Land general directory, 1866.This is a copy of contemporary records of residents and businesses of Woods Point and Gippsland of 1866. It is a useful research tool.A soft covered 97pp book covered in clear plastic. The cover is blue with the title "Butlers Wood Point and Gippsland Directory" in black print with a black page border. It is a directory of residents, contemporary businesses (1866) and road guides. directory-gippsland-1866 butlers-directory -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Painting: Melinda Harper, 'Untitled'
This work was completed during Harper's Laughing Waters residency at Boomerang House, 2001. The Laughing Waters Artist in Residence Program was run by Nillumbik Shire Council (in partnership with Parks Victoria) 2001-2015. "My painting is about colour and form, and their relationship. I am interested in what one colour does to another colour, the weight of a colour and the feeling of a colour. Colour is very complex; I am looking and responding to what I see and what interests me." Melinda Harper in Artist Profile journal article by Melissa Pesa, 2015.The painting is representative of Harper's artistic practice and the vivid colours and abstraction particular to her work. Small-medium sized oil painting of vivid, bold, coloured shapes arranged in a kaleidoscope pattern. There is an array of colours each placed in proximity to each other to create a vibrant, lively atmosphere. Anna Schwartz sticker on back of canvas. harper, untitled, 2002, contemporary, laughing waters, boomerang, abstract -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Portland, Victoria, c. 2000
Contemporary postcard of Portland. 4 full colour images of Cape Bridgewater. 'Portland Victoria, Australia' - in white, on blue bottom margin. Travellers notes logo on right. Reverse: title of images, map of Australia with Melbourne indicated and Portland region by rectangle. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MARKS COLLECTION: LANSELL'S FORTUNA BOOKLET
Twelve pages booklet: Lansell's Fortuna. On the front and back cover conceptual drawings for the development of Fortuna Villa by the contemporary architect W.O. Beebe. After an introduction by the Commanding Officer the book details the history of Fortuna and then it give instruction on the best tour route.place, fortuna, fortuna villa