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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1940
Unidentified children, photograph taken at Lake Tyers Aboriginal Station.Small format black and white photograph four small children, one in pram, church building in background. Lakes Tyers Victoriaaboriginals -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Group, Ringwood Technical School 1989 Year 11.2, c 1989
Colour PhotographFRONT ROW Angela Rodofili, Brahim Stewart, Matthew Furneaux, Darren Boxer. Shane MacFarlane Fiona Nagle SECOND ROW Brett Botrell , Matthew Powell , Damien Loricco. Anthony Christensen Damien Lagreca Teacher: Mr. Joseph Farrugia Principal: Mr. Cameronrts, ringwood tech -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Mercurio, Gus
Gus (Augustino) Mercurio was born in Wisconsin, and his career includes being a boxer, a mess steward in the merchant marine, the US Marine Corps, and a chiropractor. He first came to Australia in 1956 with the USA Olympic team, working as a chiropractor. He also became an actor and commentator on boxing. Contents Newspaper article: "Gus", Diamond Valley News, no date, Describing Gus Mercurio's career.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcgus mercurio, augustino mercurio -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The Eight Wurundjeri seasons in Melbourne, by Jim Poulter, 2015_
Description of the seasons occurring in Melbourne and their effect on Aboriginal culture and land management.15 p., booklet, illus.aborigines, aborigines victoria, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australia: a cultural history, by John Rickard, 1996_
Cultural history of Australia, covering aboriginal society and white society to 1988.Paperback, 317 p,. black and white photographs. 2nd edition.australia history -
Orbost & District Historical Society
basket, 1900
This basket was hand-made by Mrs Tiny Solomon, an Aboriginal woman, in Orbost.This item is an example of an Indigenous style hand woven item of the very early 20th century. A shallow hand-woven grass basket. It has a flat bottom and a handle across the top.basket aboriginal weaving handcraft -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - coloured, Portrait of Wayne Muir
Wayne Muir was a former head of the University of Ballarat Aboriginal Education UnitMounted and framed photograph of Wayne Muir in academic regaliawayne muir, education, aboriginal, aboriginal education centre -
Federation University Historical Collection
Brochure, Deadly Koories Deadly Careers, c2009, 2009 c
Shirley Morgan was the Manager of the Aboriginal Education Unit when this brochure was produced. Two copies of a black covered booklet aimed at encouraging indigenous students to study at university.aboriginal education centre, aborigines, aboriginal employment -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Edward Stone Parker's Grave at the Franklinford Cemetery, 2015, 25/10/2015
Edward Stone Parker was the protector of Aborigines at the Mount Franklin Aboriginal Protectorate.Mary Cook Parker (Cooke) and Edward Stone Parker Gravestone at Franklinford Cemetery. Mary Parker died on 11 Oct 1842, aged 35 years. Edward Stone Parker was born in 1802 and died on 25 April 1865. "Sacred to the memory of Edward Stone Parker, Protector of Aborigines. A pioneer of 1838. Died 25th April 1865. Aged 63 years. Als his first wife Mary Cooke Parker. Died 11th Oct 1842. Aged 35 years. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord." "Also his second wife Hannah Parker aged 75 years. Also her father Leonard Edwards. Died 14th Jan 1843 aged 63 years." "Emilie Sarah Parker Wife of George Alfred 29th June 1949, aged 82 years" "Also his eldest son Edward Stone Parker died 23rd November 1847. Aged 18 years also his seventh son Edward Leonard Parker Died 9th Nov 1900. aged 49 years." "And his ninth son George Alfred, :ate Rector Christ Church Daylesford loved husband of E.S. Parker, B.1858 D. 1916." "Also Charles George Bright Parker Vicar of All Saints, St Kilda. Beloved only son of the above, Loved husband of K.H. Parker, B. 1897 D. 1938."frankinford cemetery, edward stone parker, mary cooke parker, protector of aboriginies, mount franklin aboriginal protectorate, hannah parker, leonard edwards, emilie sarah parker, george alfred parker, charles george bright parker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, "My Heart is Breaking", 1993
"My Heart is Breaking" - A Joint Guide to Records about Aboriginal People" in the PROV and the Australian Archives. A4, earth tones, with photo of Susan from the Gippsland tribe, with baby. 192 pagesaustralian aborigines, public record office victoria, australian archives -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, The Booandik tribe of South Australian Aborigines : a sketch of their habits, customs, legends, and language : also an account of the efforts made by Mr. and Mrs. James Smith to Christianise and civilise them, 1880
Stories from the early days of South Australia from an adventurous woman, recounting her experiences with the local Aboriginal community. Much detail of early encounters with domestic animals and mission folk.Word lists, b&w illustrationsbooandik, boandik, buandig -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
DVD, Buckskin, 2013
Jack Buckskin is a man whose mission is to sculpt a new urban Aboriginal language and culture, and through that bring hope back to his people. Broadcast on ABC1 Television on 13 October, 2013DVDkaurna, south australia, language activism -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, A History of Ramanyuk Mission Station
A short history of the Ramahyuch Mission Station Victoria from its opening in 1862 until the transfer of the remaining Aboriginals to Lake Tyers Station in 1908. Lists births deaths and marriages of the residents.Donated by N H Fraseraboriginals -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 81, 1947
Tree labelled, "The Corroboree Tree. This tree has been preserved because beneath it the aboriginal inhabitants held corrobories, which were witnessed by white men in the early days of settlement of this state."corroboree tree, aboriginal inhabitants, e. m. gibson collection -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Celebrating Indigenous governance : success stories of the Indigenous governance awards, 2005
Good governance means good business What is governance? The Indigenous Governance Awards Key elements of good governance Finalists 2005: Koorie Heritage Trust, Victoria; Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, NT; Sunrise Health Service, NT; Goldfields Land and Sea Council, WA; Institute for Aboriginal Development, NT; Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation NSW; North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health Qld; Tiwi Islands Local Government, NT What works: lessons from the 2005 Indigenous Governance awards Governing body: choosing the board; Size and frequency of meetings; Board change and continuity; Processes of decision-making; Making good decisions; Financial decision-making; Accountability tools Managing and implementing decisions: carrying out recommendations; Informing stakeholders Conflict resolution: conflicts among the board; Complaints from members; Staff conflicts Leadership development: developing youth; Staff development and training Cultural norms and values: Boards and elders; Community and culture Future planning.colour photographsbusiness enterprise, indigenous business -
National Wool Museum
Leisure object - Game, The Storyteller, 2004
The board game, titled The Storyteller, was created by Geelong Wathaurong/Ngarrindjeri man Glenn Shea, who was a youth justice worker at the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative when the game was created. The idea for The Storyteller evolved through Glenn's personal experience of working with Aboriginal adolescents and young people. Board game based on Indigenous education. White box with an oval shaped design on the front depicting the face of a man in red.The Storytellergames, board games, first nations, aboriginal, identity, place, belonging -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Flag, City of Brighton flag
The coat of arms on this flag were granted by the British College of Arms in 1970 and represented Brighton City Council's "growing awareness of the importance of formality and correct symbolism in local government". It replaced the council's crest of a pier and yachting scene and was used as council's seal, emblem on its flag and letterhead. The new Coat of Arms, drawn up by the College of Arms in England, depicts the progression from a seaside gardening community to a modern residential city. The prominent forms are on the shield-like coat of arms include waves and a Lymphad (a ship, symbolic of the sea); a market gardener; an aboriginal man; two horns of plenty with abundant fruit and vegetables (the wealth and plenty) and Elster Creek (now Elster Canal). It is underscored by the motto "By their fruits, ye shall know them". Brighton was first incorporated as a borough on 18 January 1859, it became a town on 18 March 1887 and was proclaimed a city on 12 March 1919.Green flag with circular City of Brighton Coat of Arms in the centre. The central circle is white with a yellow edge, with a polychrome coat of arms featuring: the crest which is two cornucopia with fruits and vegetables, above sits a seagull. The mantle above the helmet is in green and gold. The shield is also green and gold with a lymphad (ship) and blue and white waves. The market gardener, holding a hoe, and Aboriginal figure, bearing a boomerang, support the shield and stand upon the compartment which is soil with a representation of Elster creek. A ribbon below contains the motto in blue 'FRUCTU NOSCITUR'.flag, brighton, city of brighton, coat of arms, college of arms, market gardener, aboriginal, elster creek, lymphad, fructu noscitur, armorial bearings, heraldry, cornucopia, by their fruits ye shall know them, motto -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cloth, first half 20th century
Mrs Eaton was daughter of George and Granny Thomas. Respected Aboriginal couple at Newmerella.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes.A canvas runner, unbleached, with two symmetrical designs in thick white thread on front. Fancy borders sewn on edge.cloth handcraft needlework eaton-julia manchester table-linen -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - History, The People of Gariwerd, by Gib Wettenhall, 1999
Archaeology Rock Art Sites Aboriginal Heritage and History Koori Brambuk Grampians Orange and Black in Colour with Photo of sun behind mountains, Hand Prints and figure. Aurthor Gib Wettenhall Published 2019first people -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, The Bunyip Cricket Club, c1870
Photograph of a group of seven men and an Aboriginal youth. Thought to be a local cricket clubBlack and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of seven men, a boy and a dogOn back of photo: "The 'Bunyip' Cricket Club | Wahgunyah [Wahgunyah crossed out] | (I think they were Moodemere)"cricket team, bunyip cricket club -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, House at 10 Raglan Street North, Ballarat, 30/01/2007
At one time this house was owned by collector of Aboriginal artefact Dr Sydney Pern.Weatehrboard house at 10 Raglan Street North, Ballarat. 10 raglan st north ballarat, sydney pern, architecture, weatherboard house' -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Rosdel, 11 Raglan Street South , Ballarat, 2023, 28/05/2023
At one time this house was owned by collector of Aboriginal artefact Dr Sydney Pern.Weatehrboard house at 11 Raglan Street South, Ballarat. sydney pern, architecture, weatherboard house', raglan street south, rosdel -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, 608 Dana Street, Ballarat, 2023, 28/05/2023
At one time this house was owned by collector of Aboriginal artefact Dr Sydney Pern.Weatherboard house at 11 Raglan Street South, Ballarat. architecture, dana street, leadlight -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Rosdel, 10 Raglan Street South, Ballarat, 2023, 28/05/2023
At one time this house was owned by collector of Aboriginal artefact Dr Sydney Pern.Weatherboard house at 11 Raglan Street South, Ballarat. sydney pern, architecture, weatherboard house', raglan street south -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Footprints, 2008
Co-author Simon Flagg from the Koorie Records Unit, Public Record Office Victoria, did most of the research for the book. Rita Watkins, a descendent of Percy and Lucy, provided photographs and family stories for the book. "As well as brief chapter introductions, the book contains transcripts of the letters to, from and about the Pepper Family. Among various aspects of the family's life, the letters show Lucy Pepper's long battle with tuberculosis and her request to live with other family members on a mission. But she was denied this natural wish because 'half-caste' Aboriginal people were excluded from the missions." -co-author Simon Flagg from the Koorie Records Unit, Public Record Office Victoria,This book, with its transcripts of original letters, is an invaluable historical resource for university and school students on Aboriginal history in Victoria and what happened on Aboriginal reserves. A book titled "Footprints", which portrays the struggles of Lucy and Percy Pepper in the first half of the twentieth century. It was published jointly by the National Archives of Australia and Public Record Office Victoria, both of which hold original records of the family's correspondence with bureaucracy over the years. The book was authored by Simon Flagg and Dr Sebastian Gurciullo. The cover has a dark brown background with black footprints printed over it. They are both bare foot and shoe prints. It has a b /w photograph of a family posed for the camera. Across the top is the title FOOTPRINTS printed in pale yellow. At the bottom of the photo in pale yellow script is "the journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper". At the foot of the front cover is " An Aboriginal Family's struggle for survival". pepper-family aboriginal-history -
Connecting Home
book, Bewteen Two Worlds, 2008
As a result of the recommendations arising from the Stolen Generations Taskforce Report 2003. The taskforce identified the need for an independant, community controlled organisation in Victoria to be established to meet the needs of the stolen generation in this state. Connecting Home seeks to undertalke activities that will assist members of the stolen generation and engage in publc awareness and education. Historic Significance, this is one of Victoria's first books published that helps to explain the thought & feelings of Stolen Generation people, that has been developed to address recommendations from the Bringing Them Home Report. Social Significance, The information recorded from stolen generation participants explains to non-aboriginal health & human service professionals about the social impact of the politically incorrect times that state & national laws and policies had been introduced to forcibly remove aboriginal & toerres strait islander children form family, land and culture. Research Significance, Soft cover book, with 43 pages. Picture of aboriginal girl, crying, holding teddy bear on front cover. Content is a guide aimed at understanding the Stolen Generations for Health & Human Service Professionals. book, stolen, generations, victoria, victorian, human, resources, syd, jackson, roseann, hepbruns haines, aiatsis, missions, rererves, aboriginal, legal, service, child, care, agency, health, education, consultative, group, housing, cooperative, bringing, them, home, counsellor, program, link, up, koori, heritage, trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: HISTORY OF AYERS ROCK BOOKLET, 1968-1970
The Significance if Ayers Rock for Aboriginies A5 Booklet, black and white, gloss paper 20 pages Extensive information on the local Aboriginal history in Ayers Rock Various images of Ayers Rock and maps -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Black Robinson : protector of Aborigines, 1996
Biography of George Augustus Robinson, official protector of Aborgines in Tasmania and Port Phillip. A detailed study of Robinson?s involvement with the government and with Aboriginal people, with much information on his personal life and dealings.Maps, b&w illustrationsgeorge augustus robinson, victorian history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Flynn of the Inland, 2008
A story of the struggle of the Aboriginal Pepper family to survive in the prevailing attitudes of the early twentieth century The extracts from Archival records show the harsh and uncompromising attitude of government, and the effect laws and policies haaboriginals, genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920 c
Black and white photograph of Lake Tyers taken from Aboriginal Station showing island in lake and entrance in distance with animal hides drying along the fence sheep and cattle Lake Tyers Victoriajetties