The journals of George Augustus Robinson (1788-1866), the Chief Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip from 1839- March 1850 are a rich source of historical and ethnohistorical information. His voluminous private papers and journals were acquired by the Mitchell Library in NSW in 1939. The publications of Robinson's journals is an important addition to the already published material, for they offer insights into the state of relations between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the districts visited.document reproductions, b&w illustrations, tablesgeorge augustus robinson, port phillip, colonisation

The journals of George Augustus Robinson (1788-1866), the Chief Protector of Aborigines of Port Phillip from 1839- March 1850 are a rich source of historical and ethnohistorical information. His voluminous private papers and journals were acquired by the Mitchell Library in NSW in 1939. The publications of Robinsons journals is an important addition to the already published material, for they offer insights into the state of relations between Aboriginal people and Europeans in the districts visited.document reproductionsgeorge augustus robinson, port phillip, colonisation

Nicholas Nedelkopoulos is an established artist, his work is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the National Gallery of Australia and in numerous International and Australian Public and Private Collections. His work has been included in major historic exhibitions: the National Gallery of Australia's Federation touring exhibition, The Australian Bicentennial Folio and Victoria's 150th Anniversary exhibition curated at The State Library of Victoria and National Gallery of Victoria. He has a Diploma of Fine Arts from Victorian College of the Arts, a Master of Fine Art from the University of Melbourne (Victorian College of the Arts) and has a Doctorate from Monash University. Nedelkopoulos' work is based strongly in graphic tradition which can be seen throughout all of his media.'The Sneeze' alludes to a feverish response, an irritation, a period of temporary discomfort, or a sign of sickness. On a visit to Eltham in 1995 Nedelkopoulos became aware of the disquiet felt by many residents because local government was not in the hands of elected representatives. 'The Sneeze' is an allegorical work, which serves as a reminder of this period in our municipal history. Nedelkopoulos has constructed an environment similar to a theatre set in which every element is a symbol to be deciphered. Whether you read the red-nosed figure as democracy being challenged by the political circumstance, as representing the unelected commissioners surrounded by the criticism of the community, or as another player in the story, to unravel the meaning of individual elements will provide direction and add weight to your interpretation. Without knowledge of the artist's intention the work can convey quite straightforward messages and responses. For example, the misery of hayfever in Spring, or how germs spread from a single sneeze. Such ideas are relevant and provide the metaphoric basis for a more in-depth analysis.Pastel drawing on paper. Image depicts a small black figure with a small monkey on a lead. The figure has a red nose to which he is holding a tissue. He is walking through what appears to be a flowering forest.nedelkopoulos, the sneeze

4 Errard Street South was owned by Miss Jessie Gillett, who can be seen in photo 377. Features shown include timber panelling, Art Nouveau design leadlights in the door, ceiling rose and arches. The veranda has iron scalloped frieze.building, private dwelling, errard street south, jessie gillett, architecture

"Wuuran" was built for Thomas P. Wilson in 1910. The second photo shows Thomas and his wife, Margaret in 1932. The house had a conservatory, ironstone path and a trellis gate to the backyard and a large timber garage. Along with 1319 Sturt Street, the house was demolished and an Shell Service Station was built in 1962.building, private residence, wuurna, thomas p. wilson, margaret wilson, pleasant street south

1319 Sturt Street was built in 1928 for Dr. S.A. Wilson. It was a double brick residence with diagonal leadlight windows. Margaret Wilson and her mother can be seen in the second photo. In the third photo, Margaret by the tradesman's entrance in the garden. Along with 1321 Sturt Street, the house was demolished in 1962 and a Shell Service Station was built.building, private residence, s.a. wilson, margaret wilson, sturt street, ballarat, garden

Home of Mr & Mrs J.D. Smith. The house has ornamental brickwork, Iron frieze and diagonal timber balustrade posts on the vernada, slate roof and finial windows.building, private residence, house, housing, lake wendouree, wendouree parade, ballarat, j.d. smith

This residence was possibly built by Fred Duncan for John Dearden.house, housing, private residence, building, lydiard street north, ballarat, fred duncan, john dearden

These houses were owned by J.H. Jones, Fred Williams, W.F. Coltman, P.S. Richards, George Buchanan and A.H. Briant. This appeared in the Ballarat Homecoming publication.houses, ballarat, ballarat homecoming, j.h. jones, fred williams, w.f. coltman, p.s. richards, george buchanan, a.h. briant, building, private dwelling

This building in Victoria Street has ornamental brickwork, iron frieze balustrade, leadlight and chimney bay windows. It has been used as the Teachers College residence and thought to have been built by mining speculator, Forbes.victoria street, ballarat, private dwelling, building, walter davis, teachers college, forbes

At one time, 907 South Street won a garden competition. Unfortunately, a fire destroyed the building in 1938.south street, ballarat, building, private dwelling, garden

This photo shows Mrs Parry and children, Marjery and David, who would later become a plumber.windermere street, ballarat, marjery parry, david parry, building, house, garden, private dwelling

This selection was located in Grenville and owned by David Alfred Pattenden. His father, the man leaning on the fence, was a journalist.pioneer settlement selection, ballarat, grenville, private dwelling, house, david alfred pattenden

Elizabeth Whitla and her daughter, who was 6 at the time, stand outside their cottage. This building may have been on Essex Street.elizabeth whitla, ballarat, cottage, building, private dwelling, costume, garden

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Amelia Perkins and 2 unknown men stand in front of the new twisted wire fence at 318 Creswick Road.amelia perkins, creswick road, ballarat, building, gardens, private dwelling, residence

E. Jenkins Butcher shop and family cottage in Albert Street, Sebastopol. The shop was built in 1880s. In the late 1920s, the butcher shop was moved further north along Albert Street to the corner opposite what is now the Ford dealership e. jenkins butcher, albert street, sebastopol, ballarat, commerical, building, cottage, private dwelling

Standing out the front of their cottage are Harry, Carl, Elsa, Caroline and Minnie Schmidt. Note the unusual pattern of the iron frieze. carl schmidt, caroline schmidt, harry schmidt, elsa schmidt, minnie schimdt, building, garden, costume, private dwelling

This brick house was built on the former site of Smith's Plant Nursery. It was owned at the time by J.A. Chisholm.wendouree parade, ballarat, private dwelling, building, garden, j.a. chisholm

This two story brick home was located on Wendouree Parade. raasay, john mcleod, building, private dwelling, house, garden, ballarat, wendouree parade

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'Bodlyn' was located at 9 Errard Street North and built in 1900. Out the front of the house is a single seater car displaying flags and two unknown women standing by a cart.bodlyn, errard street north, ballarat, building, private dwelling, vehicle