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Marysville & District Historical SocietyArticle (Item) - Magazine article, Hearst Magazines, Marysville, VIC, 09-2002
A magazine article on Fraga's Cafe Restaurant and Marysville in Victoria.A magazine article on Fraga's Cafe Restaurant and Marysville in Victoria. This article was published in 2002 by Woman's Day magazine and featured some people, businesses, and locations in Marysville.marysville, victoria, fraga's cafe restaurant, fraga's cafe, woman's day magazine, steavenson falls, bruno's art and sculptures garden -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A digital colour photograph of the Visitor Information Centre in Marysville in Victoria.A digital colour photograph of the Visitor Information Centre in Marysville in Victoria. This building, along with most of the town, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.marysville, victoria, marysville visitor information centre, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyFlyer (Item) - Information flyer, Artworkz Tourism, Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden, Unknown
A flyer that was produced as a guide to Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A flyer that was produced as a guide to Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden in Marysville in Victoria.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, information flyer, artworkz tourism -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Media Clippings, University of Ballarat: Community Service Activities, 1994
Booklet of article that appeared in the newspaper outlining events, programmes, etc. that are of community involvement. Computer and IT programmes; Uni helps kids learn about safe, active, healthy life; Uni eager to foster partnership with local community; Professor David James (Vice Chancellor) to be chair of regional consultation group reforming State's planning system; Ballarat's Martin Hughes of BU Geology Department and Queensland's Neil Phillips to present paper at Geological Society of America in Seattle; Uni to build aquatic centre to attract top swimmers; Open Days planned by Ballarat Universities; Sue Hadden, Ballarat Uni, received $75,000 grant to carry out research on Victoria's disappearing native grasses; Ballarat Uni to host major student sculpture show; Moves to develop high-tech park plan; New Research Plans assisted by Professor Tom O'Donnell; Indian experts look for answers to get more from their depleted desert forests; Uni conducts nursing survey re courses to be offered; Rabbit numbers rise - survey from farmers; Ted Lovett, VFL footballer (Fitzroy) talk on racism in sport at Ballarat Uni.; Australian beer awards at Ballarat Uni.; Study on Unhealthy Fitness - Heart Foundation suggests regular exercise at level suited to individual needs; Survey tracks path of yellow spotting; Tertiary push for hospital - Ararat; University considered for athletics facility; Top-level study on fitness for the elderly to be monitored by Human Movement and Sports Science students, University of Ballarat; Institute of Chartered Accountants will hold its annual accounting information day at the University of Ballarat's Foundation Hall. Students from other universities to attend; Prince Edward's visit - challenge of "Great Rubber Tube Raft Regatta" at Lake Wendouree; Uni, company in joint training initiative - installation on Novell's networking software in the degree course; Uni begins study into tree threat; Eureka leadership conference in Ballarat; Leadership conference an outstanding success.Buff coloured cover, black print. Pages glued and bound - black tape. Newspaper articles - photographs and print - on separate sheets in reverse order of appearance in paper; December to February.Symbol of University of Ballarat - cover.computer and it, newspaper items, health, local community involvement, david james, vice chancellor, state's planning system, martin hughes, geology department, neil phillips, queensland university, geological society of america, seattle, aquatic centre, sue hadden, research grant, $75000, native grasses, sculpture exhibitiontom o'donnell, indian experts, nursing survey, rabbit survey, ted lovett, footballer, racism in sport, australian beer awards, unhealthy fitness, heart foundation, athletics facility, fitness for the elderly, human movement and sports science, intitute of chartered accountants, networking system in degree course, eureka leadership conference -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Folder of photographs, Ada Allingham, Greensborough War Memorial Park: photos by Ada Allingham, 2003
Photographs by Ada Allingham taken during the carving of original chainsaw statues at Greensborough War Memorial Park. Statues carved by Leigh Conkie in 2003. Some newspaper reports are also included. Of particular interest are the photographs of chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie working on his artworks.Plastic folder with 20 pages of colour photographs mounted on black card with gold pen captions, includes newspaper clippings.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, ada allingham -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph Collection, Greensborough War Memorial Park Sculptures, 2003c
Sculptures created from stumps of trees planted around Greensborough War Memorial park. This collection is by an unknown photographer.Memorial to past armed services people from Greensborough District.Set of 8 photographs of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park.greensborough war memorial park, sculptures, ester street, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Digger One, 18/03/2014
Digger One is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.3 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Digger Two - My Dad Charlie, 18/03/2014
Digger Two - My Dad Charlie. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Digger Three by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
Digger Three. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The grandfather that never was by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The grandfather that never was. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Puppy the mascot by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
Puppy the mascot. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Rogue wave by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
Rogue wave. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.3 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Fallen by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Fallen. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.A Colour digital photograph.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Mates by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Mates. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.3 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Pilot by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Pilot. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Sea Captain by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Sea Captain. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Three crosses of sacrifice by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Three crosses of sacrifice. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, The Writer (Billy Turner) by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
The Three crosses of sacrifice. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.2 Colour digital photographs.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Plaque accompanying chainsaw statues by Leigh Conkie, 18/03/2014
Plaque accompanying chainsaw statues by Leigh Conkie. These chainsaw sculptures were in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.1 Colour digital photograph.greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Banyule City Council, Greensborough War Memorial Sculptures, Leigh Conkie, 2004_
These chainsaw sculptures were carved from the stumps of trees originally planted around the park. The carver was Leigh Conkie. The trees had become diseased and were in danger of falling.Memorial to local people who fought in the various wars of the 20th century. 21 pages, colour illustrationsgreensborough war memorial park, sculptures, ester street, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures -
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Greensborough Historical SocietyPostcard set, Banyule City Council, Greensborough War Memorial Park Sculptures, Leigh Conkie [postcards], 2004_
Sculptures created from stumps of trees planted around Greensborough War Memorial park.Memorial to past armed services people from Greensborough District.Set of 12 postcards of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park.greensborough war memorial park, sculptures, ester street, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFolder, Rosie Bray, Homefront sculptures, by Rosie Bray, 11/11/2018
Story of the12 war time sculptures installed in Greensborough War Memorial Park in 2003, and their replacement by the series of Homefront Sculptures April - November 2018Text, sketches and colour photographs in looseleaf foldergreensborough war memorial park -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDVD, 2 Road Films, Homefront: a new kind of war memorial, 2019_
Description of the people, stories and signiificance behind the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, including chainsaw artists Hikaru Kodama, Leigh Conkie and John Brady and blacksmith Roland Dannenhauer. Director: Michael Wilkins, Producer/Designer: Amanda Gibson.Colour DVD; with Councillors notes at special documentary screening, publicity leaflet and ticket for screening held 15 May 2019greensborough park, war memorials victoria, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Homefront: Modern combat, 11/07/2018
"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Modern Warfare" shows two soldiers standing back to back. These soldiers are a symbol of strength and the ability to focus. And a reminder that Australian soldiers are currently deployed overseas. Women have been on the front line since 2016. She wears the uniform worn in East Timor. The male wears the uniform from Afghanistan. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project -
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Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Homefront: Reunion [boy], 11/07/2018
"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Reunion" represents the joy of reunion and what has been happening on the ‘Homefront’ while soldiers are serving overseas. The two sculptures are placed apart, facing each other. The excitement on the young boy’s face as he runs to his father is a joy to see. Dad waits patiently, taking in the sight of his boy. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project -
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Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Homefront: Reunion [father], 11/07/2018
"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture "Reunion" represents the joy of reunion and what has been happening on the ‘Homefront’ while soldiers are serving overseas. The two sculptures are placed apart, facing each other. The excitement on the young boy’s face as he runs to his father is a joy to see. Dad waits patiently, taking in the sight of his boy. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Homefront: Justin the Tracker Dog, 11/07/2018
"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. This sculpture 'Justin the Tracker Dog" represents the 11 tracker dogs in the Vietnam War. The names of all dogs are on the base of the statue. All dogs were black Labradors rescued from Sydney pounds and named after Roman emperors. Justin was carved by Leigh Conkie. Stainless steel collar forged by Roland Dannenhauer. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Homefront: Vietnam, 11/07/2018
"Homefront" is the name of the group of chainsaw statues in Greensborough's War Memorial Park. Banyule Council initiated the project. The sculptures were designed by Amanda Gibson, carved by Hikaru Kodama and Leigh Conkie. In this sculpture "Vietnam", the soldier is based on veteran Bill Cantwell’s experience in the Vietnam War. The young soldier wears an eye patch – Bill’s legacy of his wartime injury. The base of the statue represents being held down – you can see the hands reaching up the soldier’s legs. Carved by Hikaru. The laser-cut steel shield has a pattern of Huey helicopters flying over rubber trees, Bill’s memory of being evacuated after being shot in the eye. The Homefront project replaces Leigh Conkie's original chainsaw sculptures in War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photographsgreensborough war memorial park, war memorials, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Vietnam vet, Justin the dog feature in revived timber war memorial, by Carolyn Webb, 23/04/2019
Bill Cantwell, Vietnam veteran, was the model for the new sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park 1 p. transcribed article with colour photographbill cantwell, greensborough war memorial park, homefront sculptures, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Homefront: new sculptures for Greensborough War Memorial Park, 2017_08
Article on the replacement of war memorial chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, and ceremonial cremation of old sculptures. The new sculptures will be known as the Homefront Project.1 p. text and col. photographsgreensborough war memorial park, homefront project, homefront sculptures, chainsaw sculptures
