A look at Melbourne within a two month span: before and after and opposing views. Discusses Melbourne's good and poor buildings, planning, arts, aesthetics etc. Melbourne does however maintain an image and individuality when compared with other cities.Original manuscript of an article published as ‘Melbourne: The symbol of Australia’s split personality’in "The Australian", 01.09.1964. Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 4 pagesmelbourne, urban character, city, architecture, buildings, australian image, australian culture, robin boyd, manuscript

Discusses how Australian cities can be improved economically, environmentally and aesthetically; stresses good planning, accessibility, affordability. Refers to a chapter by Boyd.Typewritten (c copy) some edits, quarto, 26 pagesaustralian cities, planning, accessibility, affordability, ownership, free contract, developers, robin boyd, manuscript

Boyd praises Reyner Banham's book titled "Los Angeles: The Architecture Of Four Ecologies" published in 1971. Boyd describes Banham's unconventional, positive attitude toward Los Angeles as an architectural love story. Boyd notes that Banham is somewhat idealistic about Los Angeles but declares the book a successful and interesting balance between history and architecture.Original manuscript of an book review published as 'Los Angeles: architectural love story' in "The Sunday Australian" on 04.07.1971.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 7 pagesreyner banham, los angeles, historian, modern architecture, age of technology, robin boyd, manuscript

Discusses twentieth century architecture and the evolution of modern architecture. Describes present architecture in three categories, namely vernacular, professional and creative. Examples of house designs within the new architecture are given.This manuscript was published as a book titled "The New Architecture" (The Arts in Australia Series), Longmans, Melbourne, 1963.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 18 pagesmodern architecture, australia, young architects, creative architecture, new architecture, robin boyd, manuscript

Since 1954, Australian architecture has been reflecting American architecture, ignoring Japan, Sweden, Italy etc. Discusses second force architecture and Giancarlo De Carlo. Mention of J M Richards and Peter Blake, who give an account of modern architecture -- its trials in its youth and its traumas in middle age.Original manuscript of the 'A Second Force at Work’ published in The Sunday Australian, 12.9.1971.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 13 pagesaustralian architecture, american architecture, second force architecture, j m richards, peter blake, giancarlo de carlo, robin boyd, manuscript

Overview of residential architectural styles from 1925 to 1965 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "Home Beautiful" magazine. Discussions include the future of housing technology, Californian Bungalow design and the future of the 'modern house'.Original manuscript of 'Is our frozen house design about to thaw', published in Australian Home Beautiful, Vol, 44, No. 10, October 1965, pp. 4-11.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 23 pages. (Two copies)home beautiful, queen anne, californian bungalow, charles greenhill, walter burley griffin, harold desbrowe-annear, home beautiful, modernism, robin boyd, manuscript

A short speech about the responsibility of architects to our changing cities and a way to achieve dignity in their practice.This is the original manuscript of Robin Boyd's suggested draft for the Governor's address at the opening of Architects Convention in Melbourne, 29.03.1965.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, foolscap, 2 pagesarchitects responsibility, governor's speech, robin boyd, manuscript

This is a manuscript associated with the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Convention, "Civic Architecture, the Architect and Society" which discusses city development. Boyd argues that an Australian architectural style is growing with the contemporary generation of architects departing from international modern architectural influences from which they studied. Boyd explains how a pattern of Australian architecture can be seen through materiality and the expression of structure.Typewritten (c copy), foolscap, 4 pages (two copies)Minor handwritten edit on both copiesroyal australian institute of architects, convention, technology, australian cities, urbanism, australian architecture, international modern architecture, walkabout, robin boyd, manuscript

Boyd discusses the exhibition buildings in Expo 70, Osaka, saying that they fall into two distinct categories, sophisticated or naive. Boyd is critical that Japan did not present a view of the future, which might have been expected of it. This manuscript was published under the title ‘Expo and Exhibitionism’ in 'Architectural Review 'Vol.148, No.882, August 1970.Original manuscript of article titled ‘Expo and Exhibitionism’ published in 'Architectural Review' Vol.148, No.882, August 1970, pp. 99 -100 & 109 &110.Typewritten (c copy), foolscap, 3 pages. (2 copies)osaka, expo 70, expo 67, archigram, metabolism, japanese architecture, kenzo tange, noriaki kurokawa, takamitsu azuma, sumitomo pavillion, takara pavilion, gas pavillion, yoshizawa ryusei, robin boyd, manuscript, ohm2022, ohm2022_31

Boyd discusses, in a sardonic tone, how we have lost our ability to voice criticism of the establishment and think for ourselves. He also discusses the undermining of freedom, self-censorship and 'self-inflicted restriction of liberty' in Australian society.Original manuscript of a script for the ABC Radio ‘Freedom’Series, 16.07.1962.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 7 pagescriticism, conformism, robin boyd, manuscript

In this article, requested by Architecture in Australia, Boyd condemns the lack of development in the shaping the identity of Australian architecture, similar to the contents of Texas Quarterly 'Architecture in Australia' Vol.5 (see D092), Boyd writes about the need for designers and architects to create a new design language rather than recycling and reminiscing on old British aesthetics despite wanting to gain international recognition.Original manuscript of an article published in Architecture in Australia, Vol.56, No.3, June 1967 pp.454-465.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 26 pagesPencil corrections and edits in textaustralian architecture, sydney school, architecture in australia, robin boyd, manuscript

The article celebrates Walter Burley Griffin and the impact he has had on Australian architects. Boyd calls Griffin 'America's greatest ever export to Australia after the T-model Ford'.Original manuscript for an article published in "Australia" (Los Angeles), Vol.2, August – October 1964, pp.13-15.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 6 pages. (Four copies)american influence, walter burley griffin, capitol theatre, canberra, robin boyd, manuscript

Boyd discusses skyscrapers and the city, wondering what the next steps are after Mies Van Der Rohe's 'glass and steel'. He then considers two buildings under construction as potential answers: Harry Seidler's Pitt Street Building in Sydney and Yuncken Freeman's Royal Insurance Building.Original manuscript published as 'Something out of the Box' in 'The Australian' on 23.09.1964.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 7 pagesroyal insurance building, yuncken freeman, skyscraper, mies van der rohe, harry seidler, robin boyd, manuscript

Boyd bemoans the fact that Australia looks to overseas engineers, architects and other creative people to design new infrastructure projects.Original manuscript published as 'We're building monuments to the cultural cringe' in 'The Australian' on 10.10.1964.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 4 pagesaustralian design, imported design, gladesville bridge, robin boyd, manuscript

This is a commentary on two pictures from 100 years apart of the precinct of the former Paddys market, Eastern market, and now Southern Cross.Published as a chapter titled 'The Southern Cross Hotel Old – Eastern Market Site' in 'The Book of Melbourne and Canberra', The Griffin Press, Adelaide 1966Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 3 pages. (Two copies)melbourne, eastern market, southern cross, harold freedman, paddy's market, robin boyd, manuscript

Boyd's response to complaints about the Romberg & Boyd design for Menzies College at La Trobe University. Boyd describes his first scheme as two tall 16-storey towers.Original manuscript titled 'Menzies College: reply to criticism' published in "Toad" (Latrobe Uni Student Mag.) Vol.1 no.2, Sept. 1971, pp. 6 -7Typewritten (c copy) pencil edits, quarto, 5 pagesHandwritten editsmenzies college, la trobe university, richard neville, australian universities commission, laminex, glenn college, robin boyd, manuscript

Robin Boyd was involved in creating several TV series for the ABC University of the Air. 'Design in Australia' was an eight part series. (Items D184-D193 contain all the manuscripts except part six titled 'Communications'.) In Part 4, despite various directions in the search of an Australian architecture, Boyd believes that a genuine national style should be grasped in the sculptural and spatial qualities of the buildings rather than iconography or climate-driven designs since Australia has diverse geological condition.This is a draft script for the ABC television program 'University of the Air', subtitled 'Design in Australia', broadcast in 1965.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, foolscap, 14 pagesRobin Boyd's handwriting, on top right.university of the air, design in australia, robin boyd, australian style, john sulman, hardy wilson, leslie wilkinson, local idiom, manuscript

Part of an article about the UC's work amongst aged people. Cameron House was in North Fitzroy where day care programs were being offered, but funding was being withdrawn, and a public meeting was reported on. Pamela Walsh was the manager of the programs.Walsh is shown standing in front of a 19th C. Cameron House.Identification of person and source.aged care programs, cameron house

FRANCIS AND JANE CLARK (NEE RANKIN). FRANCIS BORN IN NAIRN, SCOTLAND. HE ARRIVED IN CLUNES 1855, AGED 15 YEARS. DIED IN CLUNES APRIL 1921. JANE DIED IN MAY 1921.PHOTOGRAPH OF FRANCIS AND JANE CLARK (NEE RANKIN) C.1880local history, photography, photographs, clark family

Transport Halls Gap50 M North of New Curved Bridge c 1926

The Fourth of 7 Photocopies of Photos Horse Teams (Alex Rae) Digging dam c 1900

Colour Photograph: 5 females in period dress c 1900Tracy Walker, Lyn Seng Pha, Rose Altman, Rachel & Jan Bishopstawell historial society

Lady's stole of Indian Silver c 1900 on Black Netcostume accessories, female

Black and white photo of Christie House C.1912-1913christie house, blackburn

Would have been used by orchardists to mark fruit boxesMetal stencil - cut out 'Grown and Packed by C. Evans'commerce, labels

DPW congratulations to Queenscliffe lighthouse keeper 1963QUEENSCLIFF Lifeboat rescues 1963Congratulation letter by C O'Malley to A Richardson 19 Sept. 1963.Reverse " NIL "lifeboat rescues

Postcard. Bendigo Tramways. Now The Tramway's Museum C. 1950.