The extensive formal landscaped gardens of Rockingham had been created in the 1860s, and by the 1950s remained bordered to the south by the Barkers Road cutting, and to the north by Blytheswood, the neighbouring Syme family property, By 1940, the Syme family were no longer the occupiers of Rockingham. John Herbert Syme had died in October 1939, and by August the following year, his wife had made the house and garden available, rent free to the Red Cross as a convalescent home for Australian soldiers injured in the Second World War. At the time, the house was described as containing twenty rooms, including a ballroom and a billiards room, with a garden of eight acres overlooking the Yarra. The task of renovating the house to conform to its new function as a convalescent home took a year, finally opening in August 1941. Community support for Rockingham was widespread and included the decision by the National Gallery of Victoria to loan pictures from its collection to decorate the walls. Calls were made for women around Victoria to donate fruit and vegetables from their gardens, which the railways agreed to freight for free. Other local support included the work by a team of boys to establish a three-acre vegetable garden within the formal terraced gardens. From the beginning, occupational therapy formed a key component of the rehabilitation of psychologically injured soldiers. This is confirmed by contemporary newspaper accounts of weaving, ironwork, leatherwork, basketry and gardening by patients. Numerous photographs, held by the Australian War Memorial (AWM) and the State Library of Victoria (SLV), record the importance of these rehabilitation activities. The painting of the view across the river to Abbotsford may have been painted in one of these occupational therapy sessions. For many decades it hung in the occupational therapy room. It must have been on view following the sale of Rockingham by the Syme family to the Red Cross in 1955, and subsequently, until the house was demolished and its grounds finally subdivided in 1977.View of Abbotsford from the garden of Rockingham (1952) was created by V Maloney. The vantage point of the artist was the garden of Rockingham, one of two mansions overlooking the Yarra owned by the Syme family. The artwork depicts a number of sites - especially factories - that have since been demolished.Signed by the artist, lower right "V Maloney"rockingham red cross convalescent home, hospitals - kew (vic), rosemary lade, art therapy

Black and white photograph of a cliff face with a beach at the base. At the top of the cliff is a lighthouse. In the foreground is a grassy area and a wooden paling fence. A jetty extends into the harbour in the background.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 1117/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) LIGHTHOUSE BLUFF, PORTLAND, VICTORIA (typed, lower centre)postcard, portland view, lighthouse, tourism, communication, correspondence

Signed and dated lower right under printed image: 'Kees Hos '66' Title and edition 1/25, lower left

Signed and dated in lower right under printed image: 'Kees Hos '63' Title and edition 3/25 in lower left.

EtchingSigned and dated lower right under printed image 'Kees Hos '61 Title and edition 8/25, lower left

ScreenprintSigned 'Eduardo Paolozzi' lower right under printed image. Edition 3/50 lower left under printed image.

Colour lithographSigned 'Arthur Boyd' in lower right corner under printed image. Edition C/P, lower left corner of print.

Wood engraving. Not an original work. Signed with monogram lower right corner of image 'S.F' (stylised). Lower right area within image, word 'Echen'. Not dated.

Red chalk line drawing of the head of a man with glasses. Inscribed in pencil lower left ' Clif Pugh by Bert Irvin'. Signed and dated in red chalk lower right 'Irvin '83'. bert irvin, drawing, conte, clifton pugh, portrait

Large work on paper produced using a variety of printmaking techniques including photo montage and monoprint.Titled lower left "Self Portrait I don't feel like myself today" Signed lower right "L. Dickins" laura dickens, artist, artwork, girl, printmaking, photomontage, monoprint, children

UnknownPrint of a landscape scene in upper half of print. In a blue and orange sky are three roundels with (l-r): an indigenous soldier (c. WWII) overprinted with red and yellow, a depiction of the view of Earth from space, and a curled snake in reds and browns. In the landscape scene are line-drawn figures, a montage of items of modern technology and a child-like drawing of houses and cars in garages.Front: 26/30 (lower left) "Unentitled" (lower centre) Rex Davies Vicki Gordon Bruce Robert Peagram Maria Gibbs P. Tsernjavski Barb Sharrock (lower left) (pencil) Back: (no inscriptions)

Cypriot Bichrome Ware from Cypro-Archaic PeriodThe wide mouth painted with bands on inside, sets of striped panels on rim painted to twin vertical strap handles with zigzags, zigzag line around neck, band at lower neck, body with red band between two sets of four black lines, single band to lower body, painted foot. cypriot

Original sepia photo postcard of early view of Eltham looking east from Bolton Street between Bridge Street and Brougham Street (Wellington). Fenced road reserve on right is Brougham Street. Originally dated as pre-1877 introduction of the Telegraph (the Telegraph was connected to the Post Office on Thursday, June 7, 1877) given the lack of poles and wires visible, a more recent higher resolution scan has revealed more detail highlighting the presence of several Telegraph poles: one about half way between Brougham Street and Dalton Street, one opposite the Police Residence, another opposite W.B Andrew’s Corn Store (Zen Den site), one possibly near the Fountain/Evelyn Hotel. Also, given the photo was originally marked “J. H. Clark Photo” it is safer to assume the image is dated circa 1915 until dates of further image details can be confirmed. Photographer: J.H. Clark John Henry Clark was the youngest of three boys born to William Henry Clark (1823-1877) and Maria White (1843-1914). He and his brothers, William Charles Clark (1872-1945), Clement Kent Clark (1874-1912) operated a photography business (Clark Bros.) from 25 Thomas Street, Windsor near Prahran during the period c.1894 to 1914. Following death of Clement in September 1912 and their mother in 1914, the Clark Bros business appears to have dissolved, the premises demolished, and a new house was under construction in 1915. John set up business independently in 1914 operating out of 29 Moor Street, Fitzroy where he is registered in the 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls. By 1916 John had relocated to Eltham where he continued his practice as a photographer and took many of the early images around the district of Little Eltham. Around 1930 John changed professions and opened a small cobbler's shop in 1931 near the pond opposite Dalton Street adjacent to the Jarrold family cottage. He never married and continued his profession as a bootmaker from this little shop, maintaining a close relationship with Mrs Jarrold for the rest of their lives. His bootmaker shop remains today beside the Whitecloud cottage and is one of only three remaining shops in the area from the early 20th century. There are a couple of images of Eltham taken by Clark Bros. in the Eltham District Historical Society collection, one such example being Hunniford’s Post Office with Miss Anne Hunniford out front (EDHS_00140 - marked on the back of the print, Clark Bros., 25 Thomas St. Windsor), which would date this image between c.1894 and 1914. Other early images of Eltham taken by John Henry Clark are marked on the face “J. H. Clark Photo” and it is assumed these are dated between 1914 and 1930. It is noted that the Grant of Probate for John H Clark of Eltham South dated 5 April 1957 (513/387) records his occupation as "X Photographer".1. Original sepia postcard - water damaged lower left corner over approximate 30mm diameter destroying image and photohgrapher's markings (same as EDHS_00533 and EDHS_00535 - all from same donor collection) 2. A second black and white print copy of the same image from a different unknown source (of lower resolution quality) is also held. 3. A digital enhanced version has been created using the lower quality black and white print as a donor source for the damaged section of the postcard.In pencil on back of postcard: A. Petrie Verandah on Andrews shop Pearsons house (Living and Learning Centre)bolton street, brougham street, cafe zen den, courthouse, eltham courthouse, eltham hotel, eltham living and learning centre, eltham living and learning, eltham, fountain hotel, j.h. clark photo, knapmans forge, main road, maria street, pitt street, police residence, police station, post office, st margaret’s church, w.b. andrew corn store, wellington street, early eltham, little eltham

CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Screenprint of seated male in black suit. Background is a pale pink covered with an ornate orange and dark pink vine-like pattern. This pattern is continued in the man's suit by using two shades of black. No Matt. Wooden and gold frame with glass glazing.Front: Portland Commemorative Print (lower left) (stamp) 1/20. A Gee The Groom (Lower centre) (pencil) John Cain (signature, brown ink) Premier of Victoria (black in stamp) (lower right) Back: (no inscriptions)

Carl Rudolph Braun (1823-1891) was the inventor of this instrument, as well as a type of decapitation hook. Braun was born and practiced in Austria, and followed Semmelweis as assistant to Klein at the Vienna Maternity Clinic in 1847, before becoming its head in 1856. Braud added a gynaecology section to the clinic in 1858, being convinced that obstetrics and gynaecology should be together. (Source: Baskett, Thomas. 'On the Shoulders of Giants: Eponyms and Names in Obstetrics and Gynaecology'). This device was included with a range of other obstetric instruments, mostly destructive instruments, given to RANZCOG from Box Hill Hospital labour ward in February- March 1998. The maternity service at Box Hill Hospital combined with St George's hospital in Kew to be known as Birralee Maternity Service. These instruments were collected by Julie Collette, Unit Manager, St George's Kew and given to RANZCOG Museum Curator, Susan Barnett.Craniotomy forceps, Braun's. Stainless steel forceps, with wingnut. Upper blade has open oval section and ridged grip section on the handle. Lower blade has serrated inner edge and ridged grip section on the handle. Wingnut is used for attaching the upper and lower blades of the forceps. Inscribed "B.H.H.L Ward" on forceps."B.H.H.L Ward"destructive instruments

Desk wooden with four drawers, with flat bevelled top and lower shelves. Two handles are broken on drawers. Painted in Estapol finish.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Rectangular light blue/grey textile banner on dark blue material backing with gold coloured trim along lower edge.Embroidered Probus Club of Ringwood inscription, with depiction of Ringwood clock tower and Probus logo. Name patch sewn onto backing - Mavis Clark, July 1995.

Alfred Darby operated a soft drink factory in Henna Street Warrnamboolaround 1890 where Alderdice Brass Foundry now stands. He used the Maltese cross as a trademark. There was also an Alfred Darby operating a soft drink factory at Rochester in 1897/1898 which also had the same Maltese cross as a trade mark on his bottles. A small link to one of Warrnambool's many cordial and soft drink manufacturers.Cream pottery fragment of lower part of bottle with outline of Maltese cross in dark blue on one side.very this and glazed inside and out.Henna Street Warrnambool written in sections of cross design on front with The Bendigo Epsom Bendig(o) stamped on the other side.warrnambool, warrnambool cordial manufacturers

An early black and white photograph of Glover Walk which was off Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Glover Walk which was off Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria. Glover Walk was named after Hannah Elizabeth Glover, a nurse who in 1908 established the Kerami guest house in Marysville. She became an active member of the local tourist association and was acclaimed for her 'energy and enterprise' (Riverine Herald, 31 December 1915). In this capacity she successfully lobbied government to fund walking tracks in the district, one of which was given her name.POST CARD PLACE/ POSTAGE/ STAMP/ HERE Marysville/ Dear Kath/ We managed to get here safely/ after a lovely trip, but it/ has done nothing but rain/ since we arrived. It looks/ as if it is going to clear up/ a bit & perhaps we will/ be able to get a few fish. Being over in this spot I/ am unable to send you/ the weekly suply of ??????/ so please sweetheart let me/ off this time. I hope to/ see you all again soon./ Love + kisses from your Valmarysville, victoria, glover walk, hannah elizabeth glover, lady talbot drive, talbot drive, souvenir, marysville tourist association, kerami guest house, postcard

An early black and white photograph of Glover Walk which was off Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Glover Walk which was off Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria. Glover Walk was named after Hannah Elizabeth Glover, a nurse who in 1908 established the Kerami guest house in Marysville. She became an active member of the local tourist association and was acclaimed for her 'energy and enterprise' (Riverine Herald, 31 December 1915). In this capacity she successfully lobbied government to fund walking tracks in the district, one of which was given her name.POST CARD PLACE/ POSTAGE/ STAMP/ HERE Marysville/ Jan 29th/18 Dear Lillie/ We arrived here safely on Sat after a very hot/ drive, we rested at several places on the way. The/ road is very heavy, the scenery is extremely/ beautiful, it repay one to see the beauty./ I have never seen such scenery. Weather/ today is very oppressive, it has rained all/ this morning. We leave for home tomorrow Wed./ I hope you are having a very enjoyable time/ Love from ??? Jerome ???? Sonya + Mothermarysville, victoria, glover walk, hannah elizabeth glover, lady talbot drive, talbot drive, souvenir, marysville tourist association, kerami guest house, postcard

An early black and white photograph of the Cameron Cascades near Marysville, Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the Cameron Cascades near Marysville, Victoria. The Cameron Cascades are off the Lady Talbot Drive. Lady Talbot Drive a 24 kilometer scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Lady Talbot Drive is named after Lady Sarah Elizabeth, the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, who was the Governor of Victoria from 25th April, 1904 to 6th July 1908. The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 2313.marysville, victoria, photograph, cameron cascades, waterfalls, cameron cascades track, lady talbot forest drive, p. 2313, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot

An early colour tinted photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria. An early colour tinted photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.taggerty river, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir

A colour photograph of a wooden bridge crossing over the Taggerty River.A colour photograph of a wooden bridge crossing over the Taggerty River.2008 05 15taggerty river, wooden bridge

A colour tinted photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.A colour tinted photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. This is now known as Murchison Street. This postcard was produced by Murray Views in Gympie in Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD STAMP REAL PHOTOGRAPH PRODUCED IN/ AUSTRALIA BY MURRAY VIEWS, GYMPIE, Q. Tuesday 16th/ Mount Kitchener House/ Marysville Dear Bill & Fran,/ Just a card hoping to find all well./ It is very cold night & mornings up here, only/ had a wet day though. The meals are very good/ here. I'm sure we shall both be pounds heavier./ Been fun 50th to be here, coming & going all the time./ We've been a few trips & for nice walks, some/ very stiff climbing. We are leaving here on/ Saturday morning & going to our friends at/ Heronswood for 2 or 3 days. Have you heard any/ thing of Bert's affair yet. We have been watching/ the papers. No more for now. Love to all./ Best wishes & love from us both - Bess. xoxmurchison street, marysville, victoria, murray views pty ltd, murray views no. 16., postcard, souvenir

A black and white photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. This is now known as Murchison Street. This postcard was produced by Murray Views in Gympie in Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD STAMP REAL (illegible)/ AUSTRALIA BY MURRAY (illegible) Tuesday 1st/ Dear Ade,/ Well here I am/ as I said/ writing/ to you. I have 8 minutes/ before the dinner gong goes so/ I'd better hurry./ We're having a super/ time, but the weather is/ shocking. Today we put/ on our raincoats, golf shoes/ & umbrellas & walked to/ the Taggerty River & back/ via Talbot Drive. It/ was lovely (& wet(. It's about/ 6 miles or maybe more./ I didn't think you or John/ would come on such a / terrible day. How's work?/ Think of me eating, sleeping/ & playing won't you./ There are 17 people here. There/ were 30 when we arrived./ Doesn't the Main Street look/ beaut? That's how it really look./ Saw "Mad About Men" here on/ Saturday night. Extra good/ show. Must close. See you/ Friday week. Love Pat.murchison street, marysville, victoria, murray views pty ltd, murray views no 17, postcard, souvenir

An early black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. That street is now known as Murchison Street. This photograph was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, murchison street, souvenir, valentine publishing co, photograph

A black and white photograph of a bridge over the Steavenson River in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of a bridge over the Steavenson River in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson River is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was produced by Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S POST CARD A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH 1940marysville, victoria, steavenson river, valentine publishing co, postcard, souvenir, john steavenson

Peter Skandale 412263 .1) Jacket- waterproof polyester/nylon camouflage, lined .2) Jacket - waterproof plastic, camouflage, draw in toggles on lower edge army equipment, jacket waterproof

Item issued to Kevin Joseph Harrison RAAF. Refer Cat No 4157.2 for more re his service details.Blue coloured canvas Ki bag with rope threaded through eyelets at the top, one metal ring on lower side of the base.On the front,” painted on is a kangaroo and a Joey”, under is “146838 RAAF”, below is a depiction of a “star”. On the reverse side “RAAF 147838”, base of the bag, “146838”kit bag, accessory, raaf