Aboriginal mathematics tends to focus on the relationship of numbers rather than quantities. This book shows why numbers were irrelevant to Aborigines and outlines the kind of mathematics that was used.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsnorth east arnhem land, turtle egg mathematics, aboriginal mathematics, aboriginal social life, measuring space, measuring time, flora, fauna

Contains a general history of the early Port Phillip district, including many references to Aboriginal peoples. Edited version of original 19th century notes by James Bonwick.Maps, b&w illustrationswilliam buckley, john batman, joseph gellibrand, john pascoe fawkner, victorian history, melbourne history, port phillip, religion, merri creek, james bonwick

A4 50 pp booklet, glossy paper, in colour, photographs and print. report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families non-fictionA guide to the findings and recommendations of the National Inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.aborigines, children, administration law

This book describes the "Koorie" exhibition which is devoted to over 40,000 years of Aboriginal cultural heritage in south eastern Australia and displayed in the Kershaw Hall, Museum of Victoria.non-fictionThe "Koorie" exhibition which opened in 1988 is devoted to over 40,000 years of Aboriginal cultural heritage in south eastern Australia and displayed in the Kershaw Hall, Museum of Victoria. This book provides details and photographs of the exhibition.aborigines, museum victoria

An archaeological monitoring program at Deep Creek and Loughnan Roads, Mitcham for the Eastern Freeway Extension is reported to ensure that any Aboriginal and historical sites were suitably managed.non-fictionThe report on an archaeological monitoring program at Deep Creek and Loughnan Roads, Mitcham for the Eastern Freeway Extension to ensure that any Aboriginal and historical sites were suitably managed.deep creek road mitcham, archaeological sites, loughnan road ringwood

Booklet owned by Arthur Baggaley, Fruiterer, who lived at 15 Forest Street, Bendigo. His business 'C.A. Baggaley & Son' was at Covent Garden, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Arthur was born in Bendigo in 1903 to Charles Arthur Baggaley and Ada (Mallon). He married Evelyn May Grigg. Arthur died in September, 1993.Seven page booklet. On front cover: 'Laughable Dialogues. For School and Public Entertainments, social gatherings &c, &c., free from objectionable language and incident, No. 36, 'Love in a Cottage, for sic males and four females' Baggaley Collectionfruiterer, confectioner, business, mitchell street, covent garden, entertainment, play script

Page 213 of the German language edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (Frank Leslie's Illustrirte Zeitung, 12 Sept. 1885), featuring an article regarding, and lithographic print of the events of the 1885 U.S. Open. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

This flag was retrieved from a North Vietnamese tunnel by Lionel Corrie (tunnel rat) who served in 9th Battalion.Red and blue flag with a Gold five pointer star embroidered in the center over the two colors. Gold lettering in Vietnamese language across the top (four words); Gold lettering on the blue half (embroidered) with four words and 1969.QUYET CHIEN QUYET THANG. CHIEN THANG VUNG TAU 1969flag, tunnel rat, north vietnamese, lionel corrie, 9th battalion

Booklet owned by Arthur Baggaley, Fruiterer, who lived at 15 Forest Street, Bendigo. His business 'C.A. Baggaley & Son' was at Covent Garden, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Arthur was born in Bendigo in 1903 to Charles Arthur Baggaley and Ada (Mallon). He married Evelyn May Grigg. Arthur died in September, 1993.Six page booklet. On front cover 'Laughable Dialogues for school and public entertainments, social gatherings, &c, &c, (free from objectionable language and incident) by S. Knowles, No. 32 - Tenth Thousand, That Boy Tommy'. Baggaley CollectionWritten in black pen down left hand side of front page 'Arthur Baggaley'fruiterer, confectioner, business, mitchell street, covent garden, entertainment, play script

Hetti Perkins introduces this collection of reproductions of of Western Arnhem Land bark paintings, rock art, woven fibre art and wooden sculpture that was exhibited by the Art Gallery of NSW in 2004, emphasising the cultural foundations of the Kuninjku artists, their beliefs, artistic conventions and innovations. The book includes interviews with traditional rock and bark artists (including some language), and essays describing the connection of the people to the land, their spiritual beliefs and their art. There are also reproductions of works on paper and woven forms and an essay on the role of women in producing these art forms. An essay by Professor Jon Altmann is entitled "Brokering Kuninjku Art: Artists, Institutions and the Market. A chronolgy details the history of aboriginal art in the area, there are biographies of the artists whose works were included in the exhibition, a list of the works themselves, a glossary of place names, art terms, aboriginal, linguistic and anthropological terms, and a select bibliography. The list of contributors includes, as well as the two mentioned above, Dr Murray Garde, Apolline Kohen, Steven Miller, Cara Pinchbeck and Dr Luke Taylor.Colour photographs

Discussion of aboriginal religion, often called "The Dreaming".6 p. typescriptaborigines

Presence of Aboriginal people and their activities in Buffalo RiverAboriginal axes are relatively uncommon in North East Victoria and provide evidence of presence and exploitation of resourcesground edge stone axe with some edge damage and edge polish on working edge and flat opposite edge. axe, aboriginal artefact, buffalo river

Franlinford is associated with the Mt Franklin Aboriginal Protectorate. Photograph of a brick building - the former Mt Franklin Church, and associated plaque.franklinford, religion, church, e.s. parker

Ellen Thomas was an Aboriginal woman who lived in Newmerella. George Thomas who lived with his family at Newmerella on Grand View Road until the 1950's. The family was a very well-respected local Aboriginal family.The Thomas family were early residents of Newmerella.A black / white portrait photograph of a lady in a long-sleeved top and long skirt. The photo is oval -shaped and mounted in a light grey card.on back - Ellen Thomasthomas-ellen

The Mt Franklin Aboriginal Protectorate was in the shadow of Mt Franklin. Edward Stone Parker, the Assistant Protector of Aborigines in charge of the Mt Franklin Protectorate is buried in the Mt franklin Cemetery, along with a number of the Aboriginal people from the protectorate.Two images showing the pine covered Mount Franklin from Mount Franklin Cemetery.mount franklin, mt franklin, mt franklin aboriginal protectorate, edward stone parker, e.s. parker, mount franklin protectorate

"School at Hall's Gap studies holistic Aboriginal theology" - article by Tim Angus - "Participants at a school of Aboriginal Theology were challenged to take up a new partnership in mission by the Rev. Charles Harris, president of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress… Charles Harris gave a quiet and determined witness to the power of the Gospel to free his people to become agents of their own destiny in spiritual, cultural and political terms."Head & shoulders, dressed casually."Rev. Charles Harris"harris, charles, aboriginal and islander christian congress

Booklet of poems in two languages by Dunera internee Oswald Volkmann, No.35271, at Camp 4, Tatura.Soft cover handmade/compiled book of typed poems. Covers feature maps (military). Inside front and back cover features sections of cartoons. Housed in a light green cardboard conservation box.Tatura 28 Okt 1941oswald volkmann, camp 4, internees, poetry

Produced by La Trobe University National Institute for Deaf Studies in association with The Language Centre 1995Box with 1 video (Tape 2 Units 4-6) and Student Workbook (Tape 1 Units 1-3 missing)auslan

Red veneer wooden shield with gold bordered emblem featuring royal crown above a seal in blue centre and aboriginal weapons below, Motto "Vincet Amor Patrie"plaque, otway, aboriginal

A guide for library staff cataloguing, so tat culturally appropriate terms are used which enable researchers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues greater access to information.Glossarysubject headings, thesaurus, aboriginal and torres strait islanders

Monoprint - Mounted and framed titled: "The Gathering" Colour painting featuring three Tasmanian tigers in the foreground, one in the background near trees painted with various decorative Aboriginal patterns.

Author: Alan Judge Holt amassed a significant collection of historical material related to the Surrey Hills area. Born in Moonee Ponds in 1912 to Edmund Holt and Ellen Ruby Sutton, he married Edna Jean Pallot in 1937. They lived at 62 Broughton Road, Surrey hills, had 3 sons and were strongly associated with the Surrey Hills Methodist Church. Alan was Secretary of the Victorian Lands Department and in his spare time recorded the occupancy of every property in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert at the beginning of each decade from 1890 to 1980. His collection of files and individual cards covers people, places, churches, clubs, businesses and other organisations in the area. Alan used this information to give talks and tours of the area and gifted his material to the local history collection through Jocelyn Hall.A spiral bound manuscript which includes a physical description of Wattle Park as well as covering aboriginal occupation, pastoral and timber cutting, the original purchasers and locations of neighbouring farms.back creek, wattle park, delany's paddock, cleary's paddock, blood's paddock, conran's paddock, udimore lodge, (mr) george thomas usher, (mr) orlando fenwick, phoenix grange, (mr) john filson, (mr) denis delany, (mr) john crimp, (mr) james atkinson, (mr) john lawler, (mr) henry de carle, (mr) walter craig, (mr) daniel dunn, (mr) frederick goyder, (mrs) eliza welch, metropolitan tramways, d h dureau, (mr) robert beckett, (mr) alexander gerald proudfoot, (mr) james conran, (mr) thomas blood, (mr) william smith, payne and glass

Wayne C. Wemba Wemba This work was donated to the student engagement team at Mount Helen. Aboriginal dot painting featuring a turtle, fish, and crocodile. If you can assist with information on this artist or artwork please make contact using the email link below right.aboriginal, turtle, fish, crocodile