In October 2000, Council invited three artists from the region (Deborah Halpern, Matcham Skipper, Tony Trembath) to submit designs for a sculpture / public art work for the Eltham Town Square. The commission was paid for by supermarket giant Safeway (Woolies) as part of its supermarket permit, which required them to contribute to beautification work in the Town Square. This is the second of three parts. The 'Spirit of Nillumbik' is a celebration of the artistic spirit of Eltham and surrounding communities. Each area is identified through the flora and fauna represented in the panels. The work honours the many creative artists and architects, past and present, who have built homes and shaped lives and livelihoods with their unique creative spirit. Halpern describes her work as a public expression of their individual and collective visions. Halpern acknowledges these contributions to our hand-made history and the influence they have on the character and identity of Eltham and Nillumbik. Square floor mosaic. Black and white chequered border. Multicoloured coiled snake intercepted with six multicoloured peaks. Made up of small mosaic tiles and hand painted. Hand painted artist signature bottom right hand side. 'Deborah D. Halpern '01'eltham, halpern, mosaic, snake, square, laurence, painted, tiles, spirit, nillumbik

This long, hand-sewn, cotton, baby's nightdress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c1900The Risstrom family were early settlers . 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 familiesA long, hand-sewn, baby's cotton nightdress with hand-crochet on neck and hem and a draw-string ribbon around neck.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, early settlers

Marriage licence issued to James Bostock and Alicen Aitkin to be executed within a period of 3 months. It has been issued by the Bishop of Melbourne of the United Church of England and Ireland. It is signed by P Teulon Beamish who was arch Deacon in Warrnambool for many years. Three Bostock brothers married three the Aitkin sisters. James was the youngest of the Bostock family as his mother died in childbirth at his delivery. He had a keen interest in horses and worked for both Augustus and John .He died in 1919. Alice died in 1896 at the age of 53.This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. This particular personal document shows a link between two influential families in the district at the time.Heavy cream paper with black printing and handwritten black ink inserts. Oval stamped seal in bottom right hand corner. No 2782 stamped in top right hand corner.warrnambool, bostock, aitkin, james bostock, alice aitkin, 1875,

Black And White postcard of a sailing ship. Hand writing on front of card "S.V. Parma." (Sh 224 Ships M - R)Hand writing on front of card "S.V. Parma." flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, s.v. parma., post card, sailing ship, postcard

Black And White postcard, hand written text on front "Phyllis Coymn" (written twice). (Sh 236 Ships M - R)hand written text on front "Phyllis Coymn"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, post card, phyllis coymn, sailing ship, postcard

Yields information about the painting of while lines at crossing lines to indicate clearances between tram lines.Carbon copy of a Hand written memo on SEC memo paper from D/E dated 1/3/1955, titled "Painting of White Lines on Loops”. signed by Les Denmead. BTPS Number "223" Has “223” in biro in bottom right hand and top right hand corners.trams, tramways, sec, crossing loop

Hand made and used by a Woodcutter and Charcoal burner, Mitchell known as "Bones' Sevillle.Hand made Cut-throat razor with wooden handle.cut-throat razors, shaving equipment

Before drills and braces, T-shaped augers were used to poke holes into wood, while smaller gimlets were used to start them.. A significant advance on the auger was the brace, which was originally designed with a single, permanently fixed bit at its end. Hand drills were often called eggbeater drills for their similarity to that common kitchen tool using a crank to drive the drill into the wood A steel hand drill with hand crank and wooden handlespioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, brighton, tools, craftsman, carpenters, , blacksmiths, builders, farmers, metalwork, woodwork, drills

This lady’s cotton 1/2 apron completely handsewn is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C A lady's cotton hand sewn half apron with 1 pocket and long ties. The cotton material has an alternating pattern of crosses and spotsunsigned Note attached " Every stitch by hand"clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh

These 4 hand-crocheted doily are examples of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families.A set of 4 hand-crocheted white doilybrighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, crochetwork

Black And White postcard of the sailing ship, Hand written on front "Leon Blum". 138 mm X 86 mm (Sh 165 Ships I - L )Hand written on front "Leon Blum". flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, leon blum, post card, postcard, sailing ship

.3) Hand written on the card, “CUP and SAUCER (HARRODS 1915)/SISTER MARGARET CUMMING/Q.A.N.S (M.I.D)/ GENERALS DRANK FROM THIS CUP AT AFTERNOON TEA WHEN INSPECTING FIELD HOSITALS IN FRANCE/SUE McCASKER”.1) & .2) Glazed white china cup and saucer decorated with violet and green flowers. The flowers are arranged in a garland near the rim of the cup and saucer, further flowers dotted around on both. Identification marks on the bases in the glaze. .3) cardboard piece with a hand written note..1) On base of cup hand written “052” in the glaze. .2) Red ink stamp with the words “MANUFACTURED for/HARRODSBURG/ LTD BROMPTON Rd./S.W.” Within an oak leaf garland “Reg.No. 479676”cup and saucer, harrods

Duplicated stencil cut memo with dates and information to be hand filled, headed MMTB. to Driver R. Wearne, 1440 and Malvern, to attend Head Office in uniform for an interview to be promoted to the Official Staff (Officer) on Thursday 18/7/1957.hand written informationtrams, tramways, mmtb, letters, inspectors

Hand made, Irish crocheted.Round, white doily with 10 embroidered flowers in the cotton hand-crocheted surround.doilies, table linen.

Doing it the hard way, that is, by hand.Five cast iron Apple Corers, hand operated. Four with a wooden handle.apple corers

Water colour painting of The Old Corporate High SCHOOL Bendigo in Rosalind Park, by Alice Hands, framed in ornate gold frame with Burgundy mount NOTE ON REAR OF FRAME -'The old Continuation School or First Bendigo High School in Rosalind Park / gift of Miss Robshaw R.H.S.V.Alice Handsdomestic equipment, ornaments, art, the old corporate high school bendigo in rosalind park alice hands -ref mp 245 / -'the old continuation school or first bendigo high school in rosalind park / miss robshaw r.h.s.v.

Hand coloured post card of The Misses Phyllis and Zena Dare and brother hand coloured portrait postcard, unmounted, original, good conditionOn front The Misses Phyllis and Zena Dare and brother

These 3 hand-embroidered cotton napkins are an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire early 20thC Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families 3 hand-embroidered cotton dinner napkinsclothing, brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work

John Lingham was employed by the City of Ballaarat Council, in the Botanical Gardens, for over 30 years.John Lingham was a Curator of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens who worked with Guilfoyle and was a highly regarded consultant about other public gardens in Victoria. City of Ballarat logo, typed in the form of reference, signed by the Mayor and City Clerk with some dark shading left hand side.City of Ballarat seal in lower left hand corner.john garner collection, garner, dr, lingham, 1909, city of ballaarat, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, john lingham, floral and landscape gardening

Hand shears - also called blade shears - were used to shear sheep prior to the introduction of machine shears and are still used today where no power machinery is available. Hand shears consist of two blades with a hinge at the end furthest from the point. The cutting edges pass each other as the shearer squeezes them together and shears the wool close to the animal's skin. In 1892 Jack Howe an Australian shearer sheared 321 sheep in one day using hand shears. This record has never been broken. hand shears with single spring, surface rust, unused, unsharpenedhand shears, sheep shearing, churchill island heritage farm

Hand carry gun case manufactured by Holden and Frost C1900Manufactured an sold by Holden and FrostLeather gun case with hand hold strap and buckled top coverleather, hunting, gun case

Same map as 4012 but printed names are easier to read. Hand drawn arrows show the road now built connecting Macs St to the Warrnambool RdShows early layout of the town and names of landownersgovernment map of the township of Peterborough with handwritten notes on it. Includes the names of the landowners 1931some hand drawn arrows.peterborough, old maps, maps

Letter, hand written on ruled quarto paper to W. O Strangward, dated 19/5/1925 seeking to Mr Larkin to assist the author Mr E. Westcott in arranging advertising on the back of tram tickets. Gives details of proposed salary and commissions. Has in the bottom left hand corner a stamp "Copy to Chairman Mr. Guice"in top right hand corner, stamped number "27104"trams, tramways, mmtb, advertisements, tickets, employment, correspondence

Sepia postcard view of Yarra Glen taken from the top of hill near hotel in Bell St looking south. On left hand side is a shop behind which is Victoria Hall. In centre of the road is horse and wagon presumed to be owned by Charles Bath. On right hand side is the Grand Hotel. Unpaved road. Mount Dandenong in the distance.On back of postcard at the top "POST CARD". On the left hand side "THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR PRINTED OR WRITTEN MATTER". On the right hand side "ONLY THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN HERE". In a box in the right hand corner "A HALF-PENNY STAMP TO BE PLACED HERE". Along the left hand margin "Ajax series. Printed in England". Handwritten in pencil "$12"hotel, yarra glen, grand hotel, victoria hall, horse drawn vehicle, bell street, tree guards, charles bath

A self-portrait, hand-coloured, of 9886 Private Les Chandler in France in 1916. For many Australians the arrival of snow was initially a great novelty. The appeal quickly wore off. The European winter of 1916. The coldest in decades caused further misery for front line troops. hand coloured photoles chandler, 1916, winter, hand-coloured, ww1, aif, a.i.f, world war 1

Salmon coloured paper Invoice - hand written in ink. Small white hand written receipt. Able to stick on - gummed backReceipt has the emblem of "The Ballarat Star" - newspaper owned by R W Baxter & Co. Hand written with date. Receipt has a number - 2031.ballarat junior technical school, fair