This white, cotton, baby's pinafore with hand crochet work is and example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire.The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families.A white cotton infant's pinafore, with hand crochet work around armholes, and lower edge of garment. Feather stitch embroidery, and pin-tucking on bodice. Waist ties.clothing, crochet work, moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, dendy special survey, brighton pioneers

These are two copies of a advertising booklet.The cover is multi-coloured and includes an ornamental border, a crest, scroll work, images of flowers and fronds and printed headings. One copy is missing its cover and the cover of the other copy is detached The booklets contain black and white photographs and drawings, reproductions of the printer's work and a sketch map of the Warrnambool C.B.D. The booklets are bound with cotton thread.non-fictionA booklet advertising the work of Warrnambool printer Thomas Smith 19th century warrnambool businesses, thomas smith printer, lithographer warrnambool

Document. Norman Penrose collection: heavier weight piece of paper with notes on drawing materials. Notes on pencil work, ink work, Gillott pens, watercolour work, useful articles and paper.person, bendigo, norman william penrose, norman penrose collection, drawing materials

Blackburn IGA supermarket is being forced to close by the end of October after ten years of trading. Station construction work for over a year caused financial strain adding to the demise of the supermarket.Blackburn IGA supermarket is being forced to close by the end of October after ten years of trading. blackburn station shopping centre, shops, south parade blackburn no. 66

Norman BAGGALEY (b1937- ) Born in Staffordshire, United Kingdom . Arrived Australia c1978 Norman Baggaley obtained a National Diploma of Design (Painting ) at Stroke on Trent College of Art, UK. His first Australian appointment was from 1978 to 1980 where he was Dean of the School of Arts at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. He spent the next two years as Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design at Prahran College of education. From 1982 until 1991 Baggaley was Professor of Visual Arts and Dean at Prahran CAE, before moving to the Victorian College of the Arts as Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Art at the University of Melbourne Victorian College of Art. Norman Baggaley was Head of School at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. He offered the work for donation with the Art Acquisition Committee commenting that "it was desirable that works from previous heads of School of the Arts be held by the College and that initially the painting could be located in the Art staff room for the first year then displayed else where on campus. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. An oil on canvas abstract work by Norman Baggaley Gift of the Artist, c1984art, artwork, baggaley, ballarat college of advanced education, norman baggaley, oil on canvas

The life story of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement and the Orkney Islands party.The life story of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement and the Orkney Islands party.barclay family, surrey hills, brown family, grayden family, unthank family, (mr) herbert stevens, arbee

Art Group Margaret Walker Lois Dilks and teacher Jan Long at work painting towards Art Show Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of members of Art Group Margaret Walker Lois Dilks and teacher Jan Long at work painting towards Art Show Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, people, exhibition

Tim VAGG (15 February 73 - ) Born Canberra, A.C.T. Between 1991 and 1996 Tim Vagg completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) at the University of Ballarat (now Federation University). His work themes often relate to stories of Australian history and its people. Painting of blindfolded man boxing a kangaroo. This work is from 'The Boxer Paintings' inspired by the era of Jimmy Sharman,s Boxers (early 1900s.Verso TIM VAGG 2011alumni, kangaroo, fauna, boxing kangaroo

Stereoscopic views. Kilburn Brothers Lilleton N H. 1. Jack Frost at Work. 2. The Hunter's Chorus- Loose the hounds. 3. Jack Frost at Work. 4. Fairy Frost Work.Kilburn Brothers Littleton N H.photography, viewers

Large Bottle Cap Press The Lever seems to not work properly Foot Pedal still seems to work perfectlyNone to be seen

Silk piece donated by Adele Grey from the collection of the late Jenny Lang. Jenny was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and held exhibitions of her work at the Arts & Crafts SocietyCream silk square with scalloped edge. Each corner is embroidered with a design of flowers, leaves and butterflies. The scallop edging is embroidery os hand worked with silk thread.costume accessories, female

The blue work coveralls would have been worn as protective clothing for Victorian Railways employees working on train maintenance and workshop tasks in the later part of the 20th century. The style of the exterior pockets on the front suggests a date of c. 1970s-1980s.The Victorian Railways coveralls have local significant as part of the Wodonga Historical Society's donations from Wodonga residents. They also have significance from a social history perspective due to the VR logo on the front and the relative rarity of protective work clothing for Victorian Railways employees.Blue Victorian Railways work coveralls, with the VR logo above the proper left pocket on the front. The blue fabric is worn and stained from use."VR" logo above the proper left pocket on the front of the coveralls. "JONES / workwear / SIZE 87 R - 5" on the side of the proper left pocket on the front of the coveralls.victorian railways, v.r., victorian railways coveralls, victorian railways prtective work clothing

The KHES was constructed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Jack Watson worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme for 39 years. The photos show a group of men (workers) at the entrance of a tunnel.1. Jack Watson is the worker on the back right hand side with a soft Akubra type hat. 2. Jack Watson at the front on the right hand side. 3. Men not identified. When Jack retired he had been the supervisor of the patrolmen during the last 8 years.Three black and white photos of a group of men in work clothe at the entrance to a tunnel on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.jack Watson has been identified in two of the photos.jack watson, tunnel workers khes

Used by Mary McNamara for school work whilst a student at St Mary's College Tatura in 1939.School exercise book covered in paper decorated with pastel flowers of green and pink on white background. Blue lined paged containing school work. Inside front page decorated (see inscription). inside front page: AMDG Grs V1 V11 V111 Honour Book 1939 Awarded to Mary McNamara; decorated with flowers.mary mcnamara, st mary's college tatura, education in victoria

A little rest during work

Wood engraving. Not an original work. Signed with monogram lower right corner of image 'S.F' (stylised). Lower right area within image, word 'Echen'. Not dated.

Cotton Green Work Capheadgear, army

Local artistPastel coloured abstract work

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Handcut work of Chinese origin.art, artwork, papercut, mask, chinese, available, pat hope, asian school

Mr Frank Wicking worked in a quarry. He died in 1915 aged 37.Photograph of male adult. Photograph has wooden frame with decorative carved trees and gold inner border. Depicts Mr Frank Wicking who died in 1915 aged 37. He worked in the quarry.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, historic photograph, frank wicking, tom wicking, quarry worker

On 1 January 2001, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. This book provides a who's who of the men who worked to achieve federation.On 1 January 2001, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. This book provides a who's who of the men who worked to achieve federation.Frontispiece: To Sue Barnett /with thanks and / best wishes / from John Lahey /October 2000constitutional history, (mr) john lahey, federal government, royal historical society of victoria

A spokeshave is a very short plane, oriented horizontally, with a handle on each side. It is a general purpose tool for circular work when working with timber or leather. Commonly used by painters, wheelwrights and saddlers. This exhibit features an iron cutter clamped between two wooden handles, one of which can be unscrewed to enable it to work in cramped spaces. Four faced Shave-Spokeshave with an iron cutter clamped between two screw handles. This version features one detachable wooden handle which can be unscrewed to enable it to work in cramped spaces.'Fitch' embossed into handle - right hand endplane, shave, spokeshave, fitch

Weatherboard Home Napier Street Stawell. Corrugated Iron Roof wrought iron Lattice Work on Veranda. Front picket fence with iron gate.Black and white photograph of a weather board home and corrugated iron roof. Wrought iron lace work trimming on veranda. Front fence wooden pickets. Iron single gate. stawell houses

A document that includes part of a speech given by ex-Prime Minister Robert Menzies to Melbourne Legacy. It continues to outline the work of Legacy and is perhaps a draft of a document to be produced to promote Legacy. The text is used in a press release in 1975. The notation H63/1 in blue pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of document being written to promote Legacy using a speech by a prominent Australian given at a Legacy function.White foolscap paper with black type x 4 pages about the work of Legacy and referring to Robert Menzies being a guest speaker.history, speech, robert menzies

The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Mary Burrowes, aunt of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small ruby glass and crystal jug which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold coloured paint. "Mary Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.To/ ALL THE STAFF AT THE MILL/ KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK/... DONNA'Stextile mills - staff, federal woollen mills ltd classweave industries pty ltd commonwealth woollen mills