Professor Alan Merry commissioned the work from New Zealand artist Heke Collier as a gift to the College at his retirement from Council. This artwork was carved by Heke Collier in May-July 2016. It is made from native New Zealand Rimu timber. Heke named this carving Mauri Ora which translates to vitality, well-being or the healing life-force. Tihei Mauri Ora (breath of life) is a well-known Māori saying that was uttered by the first human being. Māori believe that all people and all things have mauri. This carving symbolises the many shapes and forms of mauri with reference to the Māori creation story, and the spiritual and natural worlds. Māori refer to the heavens as Ranginui the sky-father and according to the Māori creation story, Ranginui was pressed against Papatūānuku the earth mother. Their children did not like living in the cramped, dark space between them. One of their sons Tāne separated Ranginui and Papatūānuku to allow light and life into the world. The central male figure carved into Mauri Ora (above) is Tāne. To his right (far right) is his mother Papatūānuku and to his left (far left) is his father Ranginui. Papatūānuku gives birth to all things including human kind and provides the physical and spiritual basis for life. The takarangi (spiral) design in the carving (to the left of Tāne) symbolises the life cycle. Whenua, the word for land also means placenta - organ that nourishes the baby in the womb. Women are associated with the land (whenua) because the land gives birth to people and so do women. In tribal history women have had influence over land and men. Papatūānuku is depicted in the carving to the right of Tāne. Ranginui played a pivotal role in the birth of the sun, moon, planets, stars and constellations – collectively called Te Whānau Mārama (the family of light). Human life and knowledge were said to originate in the realm of Ranginui. Tāne ascended the heavens to retrieve three baskets of knowledge: te kete-tuatea (basket of light), te kete-tuauri (basket of darkness) and te kete-aronui (basket of pursuit). Ranginui is depicted in the carving to the left of Tāne. Tāne had many different roles, and he was given different names to reflect these roles. He is called Tāne-mahuta as god of the forest, Tāne-te-wānanga as the bringer of knowledge, and Tāne-te-waiora as the bringer of life, prosperity, and welfare. His teachings and knowledge are relevant in contemporary times, and the cell-phone carved into his left hand represents this. Tuatara feature in the Māori creation story and some tribes view Tuatara as kaitiaki (guardians) of knowledge. Given that they have lived for more than 220million years. There are birds or manu surrounding Tāne in the carving, who represent Tane’s voice or the voice of the forest. The flax or harakeke depicted in the carving represent the family unit and reinforce the importance of kinship ties. There are plants, ferns, and birds carved into Mauri Ora play an integral role in the life-cycle which represent rongoa Māori or Māori medicine. Traditional Māori carving in Rimu, a native New Zealand wood, with paua insets.merry, alan, anzca council, collier, heke, kaiwhakairo, master carver, rimu

Article on the replacement of war memorial chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, and ceremonial cremation of old sculptures. The new sculptures will be known as the Homefront Project.1 p. text and col. photographsgreensborough war memorial park, homefront project, homefront sculptures, chainsaw sculptures

"On the road to pastures new" - Maurice Moyal, 1956. Describes the annual summer trek of a flock of sheep and goats from a village in southern France to alpine pastures.wool - history

The new Main Road, now Mt Dandenong Tourist Road, was completed in 1926. This scene is looking towards Montrose down from the intesection of Falls Road.Scene of wagon drawn by two horses on wide dirt road with large trees on side of road. Taken just north of Falls Road.wagon, road, main road, mt dandenong tourist road, falls road, horse

Explanation and instruction on the setting out of braille volumes by E. Kell, Secretary of the Braille Writers Association of New South Wales. There are pencil markings on the fourth page.6 pages of typewritten notes with pencil markings on one pageroyal blind society of nsw, braille, braille writers association of new south wales

An aerial photograph of the Heidelberg Golf Course, around 1980s. Known as the 'new course' it was designed in 1968. This image shows the growth of treed areas around the course.One of several aerial photogrphs showing the layout of the Heidelberg Golf CourseLarge colour aerial photograph, timber frame with glass. heidelberg golf club, new course 1968

Pictures taken during the 1982 Christmas party at Royal Blind Society New South Wales. Individual staff are, unfortunately, not identified but look to be enjoying themselves!41 negatives on strip under heading 'Christmas Party 1982'royal blind society of new south wales, staff

Newspaper article 'New Bialik Wing', published in unknown newspaper, 21 March 1969. " 'New Bialik Wing' Veteran Zionist leader Mr. Samuel Wynn will officially open the new, ultra modern block of classrooms and amenities at Bialik College, Hawthorn, this Sunday, March 23, at 11.00am. Daring in design by today's architectural standards for school buildings, the two storied unit contains four classrooms. Each room is constructed to receive the maximum of light from windows and special overhead skylights and is fully carpeted throughout to obviate noise.The classrooms are accommodating no more than thirty children in each room, to achieve the maximum individual attention for each child.The unit will open for inspection at 11.00 a.m. to be followed by the official opening and refreshments. There will be no appeal.donors, community, celebration, fundraising, buildings

A new coffee hub and dessert haven in Greensborough is far more than just a business for its proud owners (the Dennaoui family) - it's a tribute to their beloved son.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .greensborough plaza, new cafe, sixty-five expresso, dennaoui family

Wyn and Alan Partington visited Jack Dempsey's Bar in New York. This set of photos depict the photograph taken with Jack Dempsey. This photo shows comparative costs.Digital copy of colour photo.wyn partington, alan partington, jack dempsey

In 1970, All Saints' Anglican Church was rebuilt on the corner of Church and Grimshaw Streets Greensborough, replacing the timber church. This photograph shows the consecration of the new church in 1970.Digital copy of black and white photographsall saints anglican church greensborough

Invitation for Mr and Mrs N Maxwell to attend the official opening of the New Baringa Centre by Governor of Victoria Dr Davis McCaughey on Wednesday 7th August 1991.1 invitation card which folds out to contain detailsnon-fictionassociation for the blind, elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, baringa (shepparton), dr davis mccaughey

An aerial photograph of the Heidelberg Golf Course, around late 1970s. Known as the 'new course' it was designed in 1968. This image shows the encroaching residential areas around the course.One of several aerial photogrphs showing the layout of the Heidelberg Golf CourseLarge colour aerial photograph, timber frame with glass. heidelberg golf club, new course 1968

The item was souvenired by Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 2nd AIF. Refer 131P for service details also 130.3, 133.2, 134. Solid Aluminium metal base with mounted knife/dagger, the blade is brass. Circular indentation on one side of base. Etched on blade is rough illustration of a hut and sun. Painted red and green dots on each side of blade. Etched on blade: "New Guinea"military history, souvenirs, metalcraft, arms, edged weapons

In 2016 the Welcome to Eltham community project started to welcome Syrian refugees into the community and made Welcome Butterflies to say welcome to them. This book includes photos and welcome messages from local residents. The butterlies are based on the Eltham Copper Butterfly, a rare and precious species local to the area and considered a symbol of the beauty and abundance of Eltham that the community wanted to share with the new community. This book was produced as a gift which was presented to each new family. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToElthamwelcome to eltham, refugees, eltham, butterfly, butterflies

Stereographs consist of two nearly identical photographs paired to produce the illusion of a single three-dimensional image, usually when viewed through a stereoscope. These series of cards are made by one of the Pioneers families of the district who travelled went on a cruise aboard the 'Katoomba' to Papua New Guinea in 1939. The cruise was arranged by the Society of Australasia Methodist Missionary Cruise to Papua New Guinea in April 1939. The Cruise left Brisbane with 370 methodists from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.Many of the early pioneers in the City of Moorabbin were Methodists.43 Homemade black & white - stereograph cards - two identical pictures on cardboard.Description of photo is written on bottom of card.stereograph card, papua new guinea, methodist, missionary cruise, moorabbin, kwato, samarai, katoomba, rabaul, kabakada, vunairima, port hunter, raluana, bronilow memorial church, dohu island, marriott, stereograph cards

Photocopied Report - 105 pages, titled "Final Report - New Directions for Melbourne's Tramway Heritage", dated Jan. 2001, prepared for the Department of Infrastructure by Booz Allen & Hamilton, Convergence Design Pty Ltd and Boyce Pizzey Strategic. Chapters are Introduction, Tramcar Collections, Other Tramway Heritage, Heritage Significance, Opportunities and Management Plan. Held by a large spring back binder. See Reg item 4264 and 4266 for associated papers. trams, tramways, melbourne, heritage, trams, museum, conservation

Pamphlet - DL - 3 fold, full gloss paper titled" Results of the Yarra Tram's new beginning survey" Looks at the results of a survey, both construction (eg maps, shelters, stop announcements), compliments etc. Main items were having daily tickets available on trams, re-introduce conductors, improve frequency, announcements and punctuality. Has a message from the CEO of Yarra at the time, Steve MacDonald. Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, surveys, conductors, tickets, tram stops

This photograph shows a new roof being added to the redevelopment of the former Bundoora State School. The original school building was incorporated into the redevelopment to provide a modern child care facility.Digital copy of 5 colour photographsbundoora primary school, bundoora state school, plenty road bundoora, childcare centre

Bank of New South Wales building, Montgomery St, Lake Bolac, circa 1944. To the left is the Milk bar and Fruit shop/Post Office and at the extreme left is the Bakery.lake bolac, bank of new south wales, post office

Set of two digital images of the New Museum views - Maggie Knife and Chris Phillips with trams 1 and 2 in the view. Photo by Peter Knife 5/9/2023. Yields information about trams on display at the Museum.Set of two Digital images,tramways, tramcars, btm, tram 2, tram 1, new museum

Annually since 2006 the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs has invited CVA to arrange a group of volunteers from Australia and New Zealand to travel to Gallipoli as part of the management of the Anzac Day Remembrance event. Announcing the 2011 visit the Commonwealth Minister, Warren Snowdon, said the contribution of volunteers on the ground at Gallipoli is highly valued. “Volunteers are very dedicated. They fund their way there and assist with a range of activities, including site preparation, crowd liaison and the distribution of visitor information packs,” he said. Volunteers appreciate this opportunity to both attend a place significant to many Australians and also to make a contribution to the safe and harmonious running of it. “I would like to thank CVA for the privileged of being involved in the Gallipoli program and would highly recommend it.” Volunteer Jennie, Newcastle NSW Since 2006 CVA group assisted at the ANZAC Day dawn service and at other remembrance The original idea was Garry Snowden's. Garry has a personal interest in WW1. On his second private trip to Gallipoli he noted there was too much litter around the commemorative sites and he had the idea of involving volunteers to play a role in providing a clean environment for visitors. The idea was raised with the Federal Govt (how was this done?). In 2005 there was bad publicity regarding behaviour of visitors and the amount of litter left and the Commonwealth Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) reviewed its management strategy for the event. As an integral part of the strategy CVA was engaged to recruit a group of volunteers who would attend at their own cost, assist the clean up the environs of the main sites prior to Anzac Day while doing orientation and personal sightseeing, and welcome visitors and give them an information pack including a litter bag (see photographs attached. The volunteers do NOT clean up afterwards: that is rightly the work of Turkish contractors. Gallipoli is an iconic site for many Australians and New Zealanders and CVA provides this magnificent opportunity for volunteers to contribute effectively.This is a visitor welcome pack distributed by CVA volunteers to visitors prior to the Anzac Dawn service and other commemorations. It contains three publications, a poncho in the evcent of rain, a rubbish bag and a pin.Gallipoli, Gelibolu 2007anzac, gallipoli, garry, snowden

Originally this teaching model belonged to Prince Henry's hospital library and was transferred to the Monash Medical Centre, Clayton in the 1970s by Sister Gertrude Berger, a famous nurse-educator, who is best known for her work leading up to the transfer of nursing education in Victoria from hospitals to universities in 1986.Gerty (as she was known in the School of Nursing) bought them in Europe in the late 1940s and early 1950s.Teaching model- 3D Female Reproduction Organs on stand. Plastic. Demonstration model for the insertion of cervical diaphragm. Manufacturer: Ortho, New Jersey. Barcode label Monash Medical Centre Clayton.teaching model, anatomy, female reproduction organs

A grey paperback textbook, Whitcombe's New federal Mathematics Grade VIII printed in black lettering at the top of the front cover with a scroll surrounding it. Specially written to meet the requirements of the Revised Course of Study in Victorian Schools is written below in a box with the publisher Whitcombe and Tombs Limited with the cities listed below. 1/9 price is in the bottom right hand corner. Inside the front cover is an advertisement for the New Federal Arithmetics in seven books, The inside back cover has Whitcombe's Vivid History Readers listed and on the ouside, Whitcombe's Human Geography Readers. Lance Sebire Wandin Yallock State School 1033 Mont De Lancey is written in blue ink on the front and in grey pencil on the title page. At the back on the inside cover at the right top is written in blue ink - How I spent my holidays. Exrecises, diagrams Equations and other Mathematical studies is seen throughout. Foxing, stains, dog eared pages and ink is seen on various pages. 176p.non-fictionA non fiction textbook about Mathematics specially written to meet the requirements of the Revised Victorian Course of Study in Elementary Schools.mathematics, victorian school curriculum

Set of two documents issued by M>Tram, about the launch of the D class trams in 2004, with M>Tram and M>Moving Melbourne and Siemens logos. .1. - Two sheet printed in colour on white paper, technical pamphlet titled "Siemens - New trams - Technical Specifications", giving technical details of the D class three section and five section trams, numbers delivery, dimensions, capacity, speed, motors, wheels, floor height, used life and delivery timing. Details the construction of the tram, traction / wheel power supplies, control equipment and features of the tram. .2 - Two sheet Press or media release titled "Minister launches the longest tram in the southern hemisphere", dated 3/3/2004, about the Minister for Transport, Peter Batchelor, launching the new D2 tram. Gives details of the trams, their deployment, and order details. Quotes Bernie Carolan as the M>Tram Managing Director. The bottom of the sheet notes that Receivers and Managers had been appointed to the former National Express Companies.trams, tramways, d class, siemens, m>tram, specification, national express