Melbourne University Old Physics Building (1889) was designed by Reed, Henderson and Smart. It later house the Univesity's Centre for Indigenous Education and a conference centre (2010).Colour photograph of the windows of the Melbourne University Old Physics Building.A plaque on the wall of this building states: In April, 1856 stonemasons woking on this building downed tools, marched to the city and inaugrated a movement which win the Eight Hour Day for building workers in Victoria. The victory became an international landmark in the history of the labour movement. university of melbourne, old law building, eight hour day, stonemasons

Melbourne University Old Physics Building (1889) was designed by Reed, Henderson and Smart. It later house the Univesity's Centre for Indigenous Education and a conference centre (2010).Colour photograph of the windows of the Melbourne University Old Physics Building.A plaque on the wall of this building states: In April, 1856 stonemasons woking on this building downed tools, marched to the city and inaugrated a movement which win the Eight Hour Day for building workers in Victoria. The victory became an international landmark in the history of the labour movement. university of melbourne, old law building, eight hour day, stonemasons

Melbourne University Old Physics Building (1889) was designed by Reed, Henderson and Smart. It later house the Univesity's Centre for Indigenous Education and a conference centre (2010).Colour photograph of the windows of the Melbourne University Old Physics Building.A plaque on the wall of this building states: In April, 1856 stonemasons woking on this building downed tools, marched to the city and inaugrated a movement which win the Eight Hour Day for building workers in Victoria. The victory became an international landmark in the history of the labour movement. Another plaque reads: This, the original building of the University was built of Tasmanian freestone between 1854 and 1857 to the design of F.M. White, architect. It was for many years the University's administrative centre, library, lecture rooms, and professorial residences. The east and west wings were extended in 1930 to the design of J.S. Gawler. In 1969, the quadrangle was completed by the addition of the southern wing which contains the council chamber, designed by R.E. Featherstone. university of melbourne, old law building, eight hour day, stonemasons, tasmanian freestone, f.m. white, j.s. gawler, r.e. featherstone

Melbourne University Old Physics Building (1889) was designed by Reed, Henderson and Smart. It later house the Univesity's Centre for Indigenous Education and a conference centre (2010).Colour photograph of the windows of the Melbourne University Old Physics Building.A plaque on the wall of this building states: In April, 1856 stonemasons woking on this building downed tools, marched to the city and inaugrated a movement which win the Eight Hour Day for building workers in Victoria. The victory became an international landmark in the history of the labour movement. Another plaque reads: This, the original building of the University was built of Tasmanian freestone between 1854 and 1857 to the design of F.M. White, architect. It was for many years the University's administrative centre, library, lecture rooms, and professorial residences. The east and west wings were extended in 1930 to the design of J.S. Gawler. In 1969, the quadrangle was completed by the addition of the southern wing which contains the council chamber, designed by R.E. Featherstone. A third plaque states: These cloisters, commenced in 1853 and extended in 1930 nd 1969 were completed in 1981 through the generosity of the late Edward Stevens, a member of Council from 1926 until 1939. The work was also supported by the Wilson Trust and Sir Wilfred Brookes.university of melbourne, old law building, eight hour day, stonemasons, tasmanian freestone, cloisters, edward stevens, wilson trust, wildred brookes

Melbourne University Old Physics Building (1889) was designed by Reed, Henderson and Smart. It later house the Univesity's Centre for Indigenous Education and a conference centre (2010).Colour photograph of The Old Commerce Building, later part of Architecture. An 1856 Reed designed Bank of New South Wales faced was incorporated into the original 1940 building. university of melbourne, old law building, eight hour day, stonemasons, tasmanian freestone, cloisters, edward stevens, wilson trust, wildred brookes

'The Teahouse of the August Moon' was the first play presented by residents of International House at the University of Melbourne. The 'House play' has gone on to become a regular annual event. play, performing arts

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Black and white photograph of students John Padasian (Jesselton, North Borneo) and Ral Lian Sum (Chin Hills, Burma) showing Prime Minister of Australia Robert Menzies the kitchen equipment at the official opening of International House, The University of Melbourne.students, events, official opening

Josevats Komikamica, a commerce student from Fiji, and John Daniel, a medical student from India, attended International House in its opening year, 1957. Prime Minister of Australia, Robert Menzies, pictured here with the two students, attended and spoke at the official opening of International House.Black and white photograph of Josevats Komikamica and John Daniel with Prime Minister of Australia Robert Menzies after the official opening of International Houseinternational house, students, official opening

William (Bill) Holder was a resident at International House, studying law at the University, and was IH Student President in 1960. This album page comes from an 'Album of Student Activities 1960', compiled and presented to International House by Soedjadi Satrosoegito & Richard Shiell.Inscribed: 'Bill Holder's 21st'students, social events, university colleges

From a student made magazine detailing student life in 1960 at International House'Football 1960', 'Sticky Wicket', 'The Brothers Awang', 'Keen Supporters'football, sport, international house

Title 'Sport 1960', 'IH Score Again', 'Tennis at Railway Courts', Harsh Words from Captain Bob', 'Fraternising with the Umpire'sport, international house, students, basketball, tennis, football

These photographs appear in a student-made album detailing life at International House, mainly in 1960. The album also includes some photographs of the official opening of International House on 24 May 1958. 'Thirsty Work' 'Cheerful Losers - Wing 1960', 'King Dick'football, international house, sport

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Intercollegiate event of social significance to the University of Melbourne and particularly International House as they were the frequent winners despite underperforming in many other sports. Featuring Dick Kennedy, Alwyn Mott, John Williams and David TrotterBlack and white photo Nonesport, international house, students

Depicts start of annual intercollegiate University of Melbourne Portsea to Melbourne tricycle race held between 1965 - 1983.Black and white photographNone

Brian Jones, pictured sitting on the desk, was the first Warden at International House, from 1957 to 1959. Paul Foo Yoon Sen was one of the first students at International House. This photograph features one of the forty-two study-bedrooms in the Clunies Ross Wing, the first building to house IH residents.students, brian jones, accommodation

International House at the University of Melbourne was Australia's first 'international house'. Its first purpose-built accommodation wing opened to residents in 1957, with the official opening the following year. The building was later named the Ian Clunies Ross Wing in honour of the first chair of the International House Council. buildings

This item is of historical significance as a record of the official opening of Australia's first 'international house'.Captioned 'Bob on the job'.events, official opening, robert gordon menzies

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International House at the University of Melbourne was the first residence of its type in Australia. The first accommodation building, which opened to residents in 1957, was later named in honour of Ian Clunies Ross (1899-1959), the first chair of the International House Council. 1950s melbourne, international house

In 1957, its first year as an active residential college, International House hosted a drama presentation called 'Oriental Rendezvous'. Domestic and international students from the University of Melbourne presented cultural performances, including Rajeswary Thambiah, a science student, and Lalita Rajasooria, an arts student, both of Malaysia.performing arts, fundraising

By 1962, International House had formed teams in Australian Rules football, tennis, basketball, soccer, table tennis, and chess. International House was not yet part of the formal Inter-Collegiate sport competition at the University of Melbourne, but teams played 'ad-hoc' social matches against other colleges.chess, sport

This photo appeared in the International House magazine, Satadal, in 1961, with the caption 'A small but interesting collection of books is available for students' casual reading. A wide selection of magazines and newspapers is also provided, and administered, by the International House Students' Club. The IH Library was formally created in 1962 as the Sir Angus Mitchell Library, with the Rotary Club of Melbourne a major source of financial support . Through 1961 and 1962, donated funds and books allowed for the development of a collection, initially focusing on necessary texts for undergraduate students, and texts on the histories and cultures of other countries.'Satadal 1961' inscribed on reverselibrary, books

In 1957, its first year as an active residential college, International House hosted a drama presentation called 'Oriental Rendezvous'. Domestic and international students from the University of Melbourne presented cultural performances, including Mohamed Shah bin Hussan, Isa Ahmad, Zubaidah Mohd Said, and Abang Bohari, all of Malaysia.performing arts, fundraising

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Minister for External Affairs Lord Richard Casey visited International House in January, 1957, its first year operating as a residential college. Lord Casey was Minister for External Affairs in the Liberal-Country government from 1951 to 1960, becoming involved in patronage of International House with his wife, Lady Maie Casey. Thean Pak Ken, pictured here, was one of six Malaysian students to attend International House in its first year. He was in his final year of medical school, going on to a career as a doctor and marrying in Perth.richard casey, students