The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Placido Domingo: Arias from Italian Opera. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: SXL 6451, Paper sleeve, 1 Vinyl disc, Cover notes, Berndt W. Wssling, Lyrics with English Translation by Peggie Cochrane and Laura Mardon. Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin. Conductor: Nello Santi.lp, sound recording, opera

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of 10/8/1968 Queensway, St Kilda Junction road works, track tamping using a VR hired tamper. Note the cloth wrapped up caps on two of the workers - Italian immigrants most likely. See Keith's slide notes.Keith Kings stamp and number "32-27", with details of exposure. "VR tampers on hire in Freeway section of new track near Punt Road 10/8/68".trams, tramways, st kilda junction, trackwork, road works, queensway, ballast

Eurythmics was developed in the early 20th century by a Swiss musician in an attempt to increase musical abilities through rhythm. The rhythmic bodily movements were designed to improve concentration as well as physical reaction time and was compulsory for students of Sacred Heart College. eurythmics, sacred heart college, ballarat, catholic education

Suitcase was made by Italian POW's at the prison camp in Murchison, Victoria in the 1940's. Refer Cat No 3673 for other items re POW's. Suitcase made from varnished timber & masonite. Metal handle hinges & locks.container, suit case, pow, italian

Item was made by Italian POW's at the prison camp in Murchinson, Victoria in the 1940's. Refer Cat No 3672 for other items re POW's.Cupboard made from varnished timber & masonite. Inside has 3 x masonite shelves, hinges are metal, door handle is plastic.container, cupboard, pow, italian

Brief biography of Marcello D'Amico, winner of 2017 Victorian Senior of the Year Promotion of Multiculturalism Award, immigrant from Italy and Bundoora resident.Newspaper clipping with col. photograph; with copy of Banyule Age in Focus, Summer 2017marcello d'amico

William Bernard JONES (Bernie) was a volunteer guard at one of the camps and was given this tray by an Italian POW. It is not known which camp or who the POW was.8 sided wooden tray. Picture created by match sticks and wooden inlay design. Features Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Front covered by glass held onto the tray by 8 sections of wood.w. b. jones, volunteer guard tatura camps, camp woodwork, mickey mouse, donald duck, wooden tray

Lace probably made in Burano Italy in the style of 18th century French Alençon needle lace. Fine lace used as costume trimmingNeedle lace edging - sample

photo was taken on "Hellenic Prince" in 1950; ship left Naples in Italy and arrived in Australia (Melbourne) on 25th April 1950 (Anzac Day)one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present daysblack and white photo, carved edgephoto, migration, hellenic prince

Dimitri Cah, a young Italian migrant, painted eighteen murals throughout the Glenara Motel while employed by the proprietors, Frnk and Nancy CreaColour postcard of one of the eighteen murals decorating the internal walls of the Glenara Motel, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. This one shows the artists stylised idea of an Aboriginal camp.Aboriginal Lifelike Sceneaboriginals, motels, arts, rsl clubs

Demetri Cah, a young Italian migrant painted eighteen murals throughout the Glenara Motel while employed by the proprietors Frank and Nancy CreaColour postcard of one of the eighteen murals decorating the internal walls of the Glenara Motel, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. This one is of Sydney Harbour, was the first one painted by Dimitri.Sydney Harbour Glenara Motel - Motel of Many Muralsmotels, arts, rsl clubs

Demetri Cah, a young Italian migrant painted eighteen murals throughout Glenara Motel while employed by proprietors Frank and Nancy CreaColour postcard of one of the eighteen murals decorating the internal walls of the Glenara Motel, Lakes Entrance,Victoria. This one depicts Christ and the twelve disciples at the Last Supper.The Last Suppermotels, arts, rsl clubs

Porcelain figurine of a doctor holding a baby. The figure is male in appearance, and is wearing a long white coat which is enclosed at the collar and extends below the knees. The figure is wearing brown trousers and black shoes, and is standing upright with legs together. The figure has black hair, an exaggerated protruding nose, and has a serious expression, looking slightly upwards. The figure is holding a baby by the waist in his right hand, supporting the baby's feet with his left hand. A small Certificate of Origin is attached to the figure's left arm by a short length of green ribbon. The certificate is signed by the artist and indicates the piece was made in Italy. The base of the statue, between the figure's feet, is painted with the inscription 'PoG'. Underside of base is painted with the inscription '72/17'1/ITALY'.

Uniform cloth badge of the 63A Infantry Division "Cirene" of the Italian Army. The 63rd Infantry Division Cirene was an auto-transportable infantry division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Cirene Division was formed 1 October 1937 and destroyed 5 January 1941 in Bardia. The Australians captured Bardia on 5 January, 1941, taking 45,000 prisoners and 462 guns for a loss of 130 dead and 326 wounded of their own.The 63rd Infantry Division Cirene was an auto-transportable infantry division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Cirene Division was formed 1 October 1937 and destroyed 5 January 1941 in Bardia. small red cloth with gold thread insigniaDivisione 63A "Cirene"battle of bardia, ww2, italian army

Antonio MURATORE (1947- ) Born Reggio, Cagliari, Italy arrived Australia 1952 After completing studies at the Preston Institute of Technology and RMIT, Antonio Muratore studied and taught in India and Europe returning ti Australia in 1985. Antonio Muratore lectured in printmaking at RMIT IN1887 before taking up a residency at the Rigalto Print STUDII IN umbra, Italy. Since 1992 Muratore had worked between Perugia and Melbourne.Framed artwork of two people holding masks.mask, hats

A black and white photograph of Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, July 1966, a digger reaches down to grab the spent shell casing, at 103 Battery, on a 105mm Italian Pack Howitzer during a fire mission from the 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.photograph, phuoc tuy province, artillery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, 103 battery, digger

1-11. Colour photographs of Trees in Yarraville Gardens. 12. Bunya Bunya Pine in Luffmann lawn. 13. Italian Cypress near Sunken Garden. 14. Crack Willow beside Luffmann Ponds. Cork Oak in Bull Paddock. 16. Araucaria cunninghammii in Bull Paddock. 17-20. Demonstrating tree climbing.trees, yarraville gardens, bunya bunya pine, luffmann lawn, italian cypress, sunken garden, crack willow, luffmann ponds, cork oak, bull paddock, araucaria, tree climbing

This is a photograph of Italian internees leaving Camp 9, one of the Loveday SA Camps. The men appear to be part of a work party setting off for a job.Black and white photograph. Several men walking through the gates. All have hats on and they are carrying some luggage.internment camp loveday, italian internees, camp 9, south australian internment camps

Written by E Barcs, a correspondent for a firm of Hungarian newspapers, expelled from Mussolini's Italy in 1938. Came to Australia. Was Interned after Pearl Harbour.Hard cover, navy blue, book gold gold on spine. Red dustcover, navy printing. Sketch of 2 army officers and 2 men on front cover. Copy of photo of a man on back of dust cover. 227 pages.

Written by E Barcs, a correspondent for a firm of Hungarian newspapers, expelled from Mussolini's Italy in 1938. Came to Australia. Was Interned after Pearl HarbourHard cover, navy blue, book gold gold on spine. Red dustcover, navy printing. Sketch of 2 army officers and 2 men on front cover. Copy of photo of a man on back of dust coverbarcs e, gohl e, camp 4, tatura, ww2

Plate with series of flags embossed. Flags include parts of Japanese flag, Italian flag, Union Jack, French flag Other flags are unknownSmall rectangular metal plate with enamel coloured flagsNoneflags, allies, enemy, wwii, metal, plate, dish, tray

The crest was painted by Gus's granddaughter, Clare Gervasoni, for his 80th birthday. It is based on one used by the Gervasoni family in Italy three generations previously.Colour photograph of Gus Gervasoni with the Gervasoni crest. It was taken on the occasion of Gus's 80th birthday. gus gervasoni, gervasoni family crest

Demetri Cah, an young Italian migrant painted eighteen murals throughout the Glenara Motel while being employed by the proprietors Frank and Nancy CreaColour postcard of one of the eighteen murals decorating the internal walls of the Glenara Motel, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. This one shows three fishing sail boats on calm waters.Reflections on the Lagoon of Venice (on back)motels, arts, rsl clubs

Tobacco farming began circa 1960 in the Kiewa Valley and consequently became one of it major industries. Many of the italian families were involved in tobacco farming.Historical: This equipment was used on one of the first tobacco farms in the Kiewa Valley at Mongans Bridge. Provenance: This tobacco farmer came from Italy and was sponsored to visit a tobacco farmer in Myrtleford to learn how to grow tobacco so that he could transfer those skills to his own farm in the Kiewa Valley.Wooden, panelled red (painted on outside) rectangular box on side are iron bars with steel reinforcements around the box, near the top and bottom on 4 sides and across the middle on the 2 ends and front (not back). Diagonal steel between bottom and middle iron on the front. Ends: 2 iron bars from the ground curved up to top holding an iron rectangular beam that goes from end to end. Midway of beam is a vertical long screw at the top of which is a cross formation of 4 iron rods forming a handle for turning. Inside, the screw is attached to an iron frame which is attached to a wooden panelled platform enabling it to be raised or lowered as required.tobacco. mongans bridge. kiewa valley. hand press. parmesan. rossaro. lorenzi brothers.

The Rosanna Convent of Mercy was built in 1929. Due to a fire prevention order, it was placed on the market in 1990. Today (2018) it is the Assisi Italian Aged Care Centre.News article, black and white text and image.sisters of mercy, rosanna convent, assisi centre

Antonio Dallanegra was an Welsh Italian interned in Camp 2, in 1940. The pages tell the story of the sinking of the Arandora Star and their trip back to Scotland and then onto Australia.4 colour photographs of pages from the diary of Antonio Dallanegra.antonio dallanegra, diary extract, arandora star, dunera, arandora star survivor

Original painting by Vagarini given to Mrs. Beinsenn who also was interned in Camp 3. : Vagarini, an Italian artist interned from Palestine, Camp 3.Copy of water colour painting in simple black frame depicting internment camp huts with dividing compound fencing.nilinternment camp 3, tatura, vagarini, artist, tatura internment camp3, cesare, illustrations, reproductions

Camp 13, Murchison, property owned by Jim Finnegan. German, Italian, Japanese prisoners held 1941-1946. Main entrance to Camp 13 Murchison.Camp 13 entrance gate, original stone pillars constructed using local stone, sentry box right mid -distance. Camp 13 Camp Road, Murchison. camp 13, pow, internment camps, murchison victoria, finnegan, japanese pows, german pows, italian pows