Slawa Horowitz-Duldig) was both an artist and a designer, and both aspects of her practice are represented in the collection. There is an archive of approximately 255 drawings by Slawa dating from 1917 until 1922. Slawa’s sketchbooks from this period provide an insight into her early training and demonstrate the artist’s early interest in portraiture. A number of the drawings have been framed, but the majority remains 'in situ'. Slawa was a student at the Viennese Kunstschule für Frauen und Mädchen (the Viennese Art School for Women and Girls) (KFM) from 1917 until 1921, and in 1922 she became a student of Anton Hanak. The KFM School had been established in 1897 as a private school, and it was highly regarded both for its teaching staff and academic curriculum. By 1918 it had introduced stringent admission policy similar to those of the Austrian Academy of Fine Arts, and obtained government funding for its academic program, and began to focus on students seeking to pursue careers as professional artists. In 1921 when Slawa applied to the Austrian Academy of Arts for a place in its program, her application was unsuccessful, as her work was considered advanced, and a place in the third or fourth year of the program was not available. In 1922 she became a private student of Anton Hanak. Many of the portrait images from this early period concentrate on capturing the physical appearance of the face of the model. A number of these studies, in which the subject is not identified, display an academic approach to the genre. Her technical skills in capturing precise facial features of the model, the expression of eyes and the texture of hair are evident. These drawings were perhaps completed in the studio of the KFM School. There are also portraits of friends and family members, including her sister Rella and others, perhaps parents and grandparents, who have yet to be identified conclusively. It is these images of family and friends that particularly demonstrate Slawa’s confidence with pen, charcoal and crayon on paper. Amongst the group are several portraits that indicate the artist’s interest in conveying the inner psyche of a subject, as well as capturing a likeness. Ann Carew 2016The drawings from this period give us an insight into the artist’s early training, and the teaching methods of Viennese Kunstschule für Frauen und Mädchen, one of the first professional art schools for women in Vienna. The drawings and sketchbooks have artistic, interpretative and research significance as records of the art education of women in Vienna in the early 20th century. Ann Carew 2016Charcoal over pencil sketch on paper of Slawa's sister Rella.Artist signature in the bottom left corner.

The 'Black Saturday' bushfires were a series of bushfires that ignited across the Australian state of Victoria on and around Saturday, 7 February 2009. It was Australia's worst ever natural disaster. The fires occurred during extreme bushfire-weather conditions and resulted in Australia's highest ever loss of life from a bushfire: 173 people died and 414 were injured as a result of the fires. For most women being part of the Lasting Memories Mosaic Group was a way of reconnecting to the area, friends and neighbours. As the months went by, the idea of creating a gift to the community together was born. The women wanted to artistically express their memories of what they had experienced. Creating a mosaic seat in the heart of St Andrews allowed the group to be 'in control' of building something from the ground up - a symbol of hope, recovery and renewal. All of their experiences and memories have been included into the seat design, which makes it so special. This mosaic seat is proudly positioned outside the St Andrews Hall, which is also the site for the St Andrews market held every Saturday throughout the year.The Lasting Memories Mosaic group began this piece just after the Black Saturday fires in 2009. After the horrific fires ravaged through St Andrews and the surrounding areas, a group of bushfire affected ladies bravely came back to St Andrews to begin their healing in an artistic way. Each woman created something beautiful and meaningful, using remnants of crockery, glass, tiles and bricks salvaged from their own properties. This artworks identifies who they are and tells their personal 'life journey' and family heritage and memories of what they had experienced before, during and beyond Black Saturday. It is also an expression of their love for the St. Andrews area and the nature and people within it. A large concrete seat in the style of an organic chaise lounge covered in mosaic (broken tiles, glass, crockery and ceramics of all shapes and colour). The pieces have been placed to form pictures, words and patterns that tell and recount stories and memories of reflection, hope and love of a group of people who experienced the Black Saturday bushfires. (Click on links to view details of the seat) black saturday, mosaic, art, lasting memories, st andrews, tiles, glass, fire, concrete, cement, chris reade, ekphrasis2017

"The Western District Centenary Souviner"Published in 1934 as an anniversary edition for Edward Henty making his historic landing on the shores of Portland Bay on November 19, 1834Has tourism and business advertisements for Peterborough businesses. Refers to families and and early settlers of Peterborough. Sold for ? in Barry Jenkins General StoreA magazine shaped booklet. Cover replaced with wall paper and bound with tape and string. Forward stuck to front cover. Browned with age and taped on a few pagesWholly set up, Printed and Published at THE TERANG EXPRESS""Office, Terangmoyne shire, peterborough 3270, western district souvenir, peterborough general store, london bridge, great ocean road

Story of an early settler (circa 1920) at Peterborough. Includes the story of the author's Great Grandfather John Brumby.Dairy farmer plus references to his family's migration to Australia. References to other local identities.Plastic bound 179 page self published book with Table of Contents and Index of Names.ian jarvis, peterborough 3270, peterborough settlers, john brumby peterborough

History of a local family and the beach named for them.History of early settlers in Peterborough area.Photocopied booklet about the Croft family and their journey from England to Peterborough.croft family, thomas croft, peterborough 3270, croft's bay

Family tree of local early settlers.200 page book including an index of names.delaney family, peterborough 3270, delaney's corner

68 page softcover booknon-fictionalan wilson, whiskey distillers-history

93 page book with indexInscribed ' Limited Edition. 64/200' Signed by the author.peterborough 3270, charles moore, peterborough family history

Historic picture of the Peterborough Hotel and the bridgeHistoric significancePost card from a fold out Postcard. Double sided picture of The Peterborough Hotel and the Peterborough Bridgepeterborough hotel, curdies river -bridge, peterborough, irvine family, peterborough bridge, historic hotel, postcards, vintage postcards

Irvine family, very early residents of the town.Historic family significanceSmall photographs of Irvine family men. Identification needed.Some names and details written on the back. irvine family, peterborough fishing, peterborough, james irvine

Obituary of a noted Peterborough citizenConfirms family information, community contribution and date of death of Mervyn James Murnane.Newspaper clippingHandwritten note Cobden Times, June 6 1990peterborough 3270, mervyn james murnane

Additional information arising from an local author's researchInformation about Peterborough and local families and their contribution to the townLooseleaf folder with information about the history of Peterborough written by Michael Moore following research for his book, Peterborough, Please Slow Down.michael moore-peterborough, peterborough history, peterborough leisure activities, peterborough family, michael moore, james meek, 1855

Ad for a concert held to raise money for The Peterborough CrecheSignificant to the town as it mentions local people and is an example of social activities at the time, 1915.Hand made cardboard poster advertising a local concert eventReverse side of cardboard is a VB Bitter Ale postersocial activities, j irvine, w appleton, cumming family, euchre-hints for beginners, concerts, loch ard - performance, peterborough

Book contains information about early Peterborough: survey and settlers, schools and wrecks.Provides insight into the early formation of the township of Peterborough and its terrain.Hardcover 188 page book with indexInscription "donated by Barry Jenkins"peterborough history, irvine family, peterborough school, shipwrecks, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, warrnambool, peterborough shipwreck

Contains records of different families memories of Peterborough and includes various photographs, some of Peterborough locations but not all are labelled.Significant because it preserves the information and memories which would otherwise be lost and includes old photographs over time of local residents and holidaymakers and glimpses of locations in Peterborough. Looseleaf folder containing stories and copies of photos of people who lived or holidayed in Peterborough.Some photos labelled with name, location and year but not all.cumming family, peterborough, florence calvert, owen moore, elephant rock, hope family, james wallace hope, the schomberg rescue

Softcover 191page book with a general index and including an index of names.non-fictionPart 1 is an annoted listing of relevant archives and index of family names. Part 2 is an overview of the interaction between white australians and aboriginal peopleaboriginal australians, aboriginal history

Early use of Crown Land for holiday makers prior to the Great Ocean Road extension, when leaseholders were forced to relinquish their land and houses. Includes a list of the names of occupants at that time. Also includes letters from the Crown Lands Dept about the efforts to retain the Crofts Bay Huts.Significant because it is an eyewitness description of the huts which were demolished in the mid 1970's. Also describes holiday activities and mentions other families in the area.Folder containing the photocopy of the book by Joan Densley and the separate story of the Crofts Bay huts.including copies of Crown Land documents and letters. Includes copy of photographs of the huts and beach.peterborough, crofts bay, bay of islands, joan densley, great ocean road, crofts bay huts, bay of islands huts

Written by a Peterborough resident whose Grandfather salvaged the peacock from the Loch Ard wreck. Also includes information about the wreck of The Schomberg.Written by a Peterborough resident whose family were involved in the Loch Ard salvage, also whose family had memories of the wreck of The Schomberg.Paperback book including colour photosloch ard, loch ard peacock, schomberg, the schomberg, j m mckenzie, peterborough, schomberg rock, shipwrecks, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, bully forbes, the great circle route

It is known that Peterborough House (Hotel) would transport guests by horse and cart from Timboon to their accommodation. This photo shows the tree lined road and horse drawn vehicle, including numerous hatted passengers. The inscription mentions the location as being 'Cordorauh Hill' which is now unknown, and indicates that this is the return route, from Peterborough to Timboon.Significant because it shows the passengers and guests being returned from the Peterborough Hotel, probably to timboonSmall black and white photograph of a horse drawn passenger coachOn the back is handwritten "J Irvine driving coach from Peterborough to Timboon at Cordorauh hill.peterborough, horse drawn vehicles, timboon-peterborough road, irvine family, james irvine

Peterborough was (and still is) a popular holiday destination. This depicts an organised leisure activity of the time. Also interesting to note that the photograph was taken by Myles Breton, a member of a local familyThe Peterborough Hotel (Peterborough House) was a significant holiday destination and this demonstrates leisure activities at the time.Copy of a photo apparently printed in a magazine or newspaper depicting a lady putting, with a crowd of spectators. Caption reads "Approach and putting competition, James Irvine's Peterborough House, Peterborough, c1919. PHoto courtesy of Mles Breton of Peterboroughgolf, peterborough house, james irvine, peterborough hotel, myles breton

Tulach Ard was the home of the McKenzie family, a long time local family, which was located at 13 Macs St, adjoining the Post Office. It is estimated that this occurred in the 1960's and it was not rebuilt. In photo 2 the lady in the lower right corner, beside the telephone box is Dawn Irvine.The McKenzie family were Peterborough pioneers and descendants still live in the area. Their home, Tulloch Ard, burnt to the ground. Photocopy of two photographs on one page showing McKenzie's home, Tulach Ard on fire.Pencilled inscription "B. Jenkins 2013"peterborough, house fires, mckenzie family, tulach ard, tulach ard guesthouse, tullach ard

Eclectic collection of newspaper clippings from around 1906 to 1908, including original cuttings about the wreck of the Falls of Halladale, obituary of a young family member and other notable locals, and various poems and articles. Mentions C Felstead, Golfer and Australian Open Champion and Obituary of Mr Thomas Shaw of Wooriwyrite. Some articles appear to be from 1882 but may just be reprints.Local resident's collection of articles which took his interest around 1906 to 1908Scrapbook made using a catalogue for Lancaster Window Blinds - Bordered. Newspaper clippings are pasted over printed patterns of window blinds available in 1905. Compiled by W. H IrvineName J. S. Irvine handwritten on the front and different name inscribed on the first page: W.H Irvine, Bayof Islands, Peterboroughpeterborough, bay of islands, window blind patterns, falls of halladale, c. felstead, thomas shaw, j. s. irvine, w. h. irvine, scrapbooks

Honour Board in memory of Ross "Snow" Murfett, who died in 1983, aged 33 and who's family and friends holidayed in Peterborough. His mates played an informal competition, in Timboon the first year, but thereafter at Peterborough. The tournament grew in popularity among his mates until the Golf Club incorporated it into their program and it became an annual event open to all.It is still popular with Snow's friends. SNOW MURFETT MEMORIAL 1984 Paul Irving 2002 John Brown 1985 Eddie Arundell 2003 Frank Carlin 1986 Paul Togni 2004 Chris Farrelly 1987 Ned Ryan 2005 Bernard Moloney 1988 John Carlin 2006 Bruce Hallows 1989 Ned Ryan 2007 Bernie Kenna 1990 Kerry Clarke 2008 Bruce Flanders 1991 John Carlin 2009 Wayne Johnstone 1992 John Carlin 2010 Michael Heffernan 1993 Brooke Salmon 2011 Noah Mounsey 1994 Frank O’Connor 2012 Darren Little 1995 George Smith 2013 Eric Burchell 1996 Brooke Salmon 2014 James McKenzie 1997 Greg Ryan 2015 Sarah Case 1998 Greg Ryan 2016 James McKenzie 1999 Geoff Smith 2017 Brendan Hickey 2000 Bob Loader 2018 Stephen Vaughabn 2001 David Rogers Significant as it is in memory of a family who have been visiting Peterborough since the 1940's. Also, many current homeowners and visitors were friends with Snow.3 ft x 6ft, timber honour board with gold printingInscribed in gold "donated by Glen and Alison Christian" with gold printing listing the event winners from 1984ross murfett, peterborough golf club, peterborough

Lorraine Loader was a resident of Peterborough and a keen golfer who's home in Schomberg Road overlooked the fourth fairway and was a valued member of the club. Upon her death the 4 Ball Better Ball event was created and her family donated funds for prizes and this honour board. Names listed : 2007 Cath Bell, Jill Wilson 14 up. 2008 Melissa Hammond, Helen Meade 15 up. 2009 Marion Venn, Bett Atkins 7 up. 2010 Marion Venn, Bett Atkins 14 up. 2011 Kathryn Robertson, Lisa Gardner 13 up. 2012 Kathryn Robertson, Joanne Hammond 10 up. 2013 Erica Elliott, Karen Matheson 13 up. 2014 Faye Mead, Karen Matheson 17 up. 2015 Maureen Clements, Judy Walsh 12 up. 2016 Melissa Hammond, Joanne Hammond 13 up. 2017 Helen Keogh, Robyn McLeod (no score here). 2018 Kathryn Robertson, Katrina Hammond 16 up. 2019 Lynette Coxon Elaine Hrabar 12 upSignificant because the tournament continues in her memory today. Irregular shaped varnished milled piece of timber with individual nameplates engraved with the names of the winners each year.Main plaque: Women's Golf Peterborough Lorraine Loader Memorial 4BBBsporting honour boards, lorraine loader, 4bbb tournament

Helen Ludeman, resident of Nullawarre, loved her golf and died far too young. her family donated the trophy and established the tournament in her memory. The tournament was first held in 1998.Significant as the plaque lists the date, name and club for the winners of each year. Irregularly shaped timber board with individual nameplates engraved with the winners names, and a faded photo of Helen Ludeman in the middle.Main plaque engraved with W.G.P. Helen Ludeman Memorial (Invitation) Stableford Pairs.stableford golf, peterborough, peterborough golf club, helen ludeman

"This is a story of coming together. The honey ants represent food and move round the frame continuously. The outer circle represents different groups all coming together for reconciliation to work as one. The large camp in the middle is where they all come to meet with the paths leading away back to our homes and family after the big get together.” – Trevor. Trevor Barker was born in Melbourne and is a descendant of the Barkindji people, through his Father, from the Western region of NSW.

From a family who had three generations that worked for Dennys Lascelles. Image depcits a group of men taking a break from painting. The room that was getting painted was a Dennys Lascelles store room, possible now the Mill Markets building or Deakin University.Grey cardboard backing with black and white photo attached. Photo is attached inside a pale printed border. Photo depicts 6 men seemingly taking a break from painting. There are two men seated on a pile of sheep skins, with four more men leaning against the skins in front of them. Four of the men smoke pipes.

Group photograph of Martin Cook and Hyatt Family. From left standing, Honora (McGuan) Martin, Gwenneth (Willmett) Cook, holding Jannette Cook, Clem Cook, Lucy Martin, Bob Hyatt, Ida (Martin) Hyatt, Emma May (Martin) Willmett. Seated Emily (nee Bate) Martin, Joseph Emanuel Martin. Small boy Robert Cook.Group photograph of Martin Cook and Hyatt Family. stawell portrait

-1 Group of Anglican clergy alter boys and women -2 Alter inside Stawell Anglican Church -3 Anglican Hall at rear of church -4 Group of fifteen ministers in robes -5 Minister and family in front of Anglican manse -6 Minister with ladies tennis group Six black and white photocopy prints related to the Anglican church religion