The spade is a memento of the planting of a tree by the responseible Commonealth Minister to recognise the contribution of ATCV and ATCV volunteers to repair of the Australian environment. At the time ATCV had been operating in Ballarat for six years. ATCV volunteers had planted 192,000 trees from April 1987- March 1988. Senator Richardson was then Minister for the Arts and the Environment in the Hawke ALP Government and on 17 November 1988 he planted a tree using this spade at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum (at which ATCV volunteers had planted trees which are (by 2010) fully grown and a significant feature of the site). Peter Hiscock was director of Sovereign Hill as well as President of ATCV and among the most significant leaders of ATCV (now CVA). The spade also symbolises the recovery of ATCV (then a small and struggling community group) from near closure owing to the effects of the 1987 recession. The Cyclone Sylvaspade concept was component project of the Australian Bicentennial celebrations aimed at recognising organisations which had contributed positively to conservation of Australia's environment. The concept was originated and driven by Dr Wilf Crane of the CSIRO Division of Forestry and a highly regarded forester and environmentalist and champion of the cause of rejuvenating Australia's degraded landscape with trees. At the naming of a road after him in Canberra he was described as a: "enthusiast, a man of conviction, action, humility and simplicity". Wilf conceived the project, developed the tree planting spade with Boral Cyclone and the Institute of Foresters of Australia and launched it with the then Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephens at the new Parliament House. Cyclone has been a brand name for a manufacturer of good quality hand tools for over a century. It is likely manufacturing was still done in Australia at the time of manufacture of the Sylvaspade. Much of it has now moved offshore, particuarly to China and Taiwan.This object is historically significant because it is a memento of a significant national event, the 200th anniversary of European settlement and the start of a process of environmental change which has had negative consequences and which demands a commitment to conserving the uniques Australian national environment. It recognised the achievement of ATCV in tree planting over six years. The Cyclone Sylvaspade is a practical memento and having the responsible Commonwealth Minister plant a tree with it was highly symbolic of ATCV's practical commitment to repair of our environment all over Australia. It was also used by the Victorian Premier, Hon John Brumby, to plant a tree at the reopening of the Boral Asphalt plant, Ballarat, in April 2010. The spade is No. 12 of a limited edition. This item is a functional tree planting spade called a "Cyclone Sylvaspade", mounted on a block of wood with a plaque. The handle of the spade is made of grey plastic, the haft is light, stained wood, and the blade is manufactured to resemble silver and has engravings. It was donated by the Boral company and presented to ATCV by the Minister of Arts and the Environment, Senator Graham Richardson after he had planted a tree to mark the occasion at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, BallaratOn the stem of the spade here is a label showing the logo of the Boral company which reads "SYLVASPADE Tree Planting Spade - Made in Australia." On the blade is engraved "Cyclone - NUMBER 0012 - SYLVASPADE - 1788-1988" together with the logo of the Australian Bicentennial Authority. The spade is mounted on a sturdy polished wooden board on which there is a brass-coloured plate bearing the words: "PRESENTED BY SENATOR THE HON GRAHAM RICHARDSON TO AUSTRALIAN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT 17TH NOVEMBER 1988 DONATED BY BORAL LIMITED"of, trust, ballarat, memento, australian, australia, environment, conservation, atcv, for, volunteers, cyclone, sylvaspade, senator graham richardson, 1788 1988 australian, bicentennial, boral, spade, sovereign hill, 17th november 1988, 1988, minister for arts and environment, tree planting, institute, foresters, dr, wilf, crane

This book contains three historical overviews of the former cities of Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell. Various themes illustrate how they have shaped the environment and culture of the municipality as it is today.illus. This book contains three historical overviews of the former cities of Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell. Various themes illustrate how they have shaped the environment and culture of the municipality as it is today.historic sites, boroondara, environmental policy, scouting, world war, 1914-1918, law and order, wildlife sanctuary, tourist attractions, cinemas, supermarkets, marketing and retailing, brickworks, dairies, telephone exchanges, newspapers, postal services, migration

A thesis prepared by Mr Denis Regan for a Home and Environment Study, on Surrey Hills, Blackburn Street, and in particular no. 3 Blackburn Street, built in 1920. Includes some photos and house prices.A thesis prepared by Mr Denis Regan for a Home and Environment Study, on Surrey Hills, Blackburn Street, and in particular no. 3 Blackburn Street, built in 1920. Includes some photos and house prices.surrey hills, blackburn street, (mr) denis regan, blackburn estate, elgar's special survey, (mr) fred hemingway oldis, houses, californian bungalow, (mr) william holland, house names, clevedon, (mrs) christina holland, (mrs) carmel regan, (mr) len lewis, (mrs) doreen lewis

Newsletters published by the community action group: Action for Welfare and Recreation and Environment (in Eltham Shire) with a "mandate.. to investigate and report on matters of public concern to the Shire electors and residents, and to provide a forum for discussion in depth. It will fulfil the need for relevant, unbiassed information, at present totally lacking" - No 1. Folder of material relating to the A.W.A.R.E. (Action for Welfare and Recreation and Environment) community group, mainly consisting of A4 newsletters No 1, December 1981 - No 13 June 1983.HG Booklet 3aware, action for welfare and recreation and environment, community, d. dick, eltham shire, harry gilham collection, j. smith, m. rennard, v. hamilton, activists, awareness action group, newsletter

Pugh was one of many artists who brought an Australian experience to attention. His landscapes reveal the colour and textures of the natural bush, often with a dramatic emphasis. His reference to the harshness of the bush consistently arises, with angular forms dominating the composition. White Choughs in the Landscape is typical of his representations of the bush as a dynamic environment. White Choughs in the Landscape, 1958, created by Clifton Pugh - a celebrated Australian artist known for his landscapes and portraiture as well as (three-time) winner of Australia’s Archibald Prize. This piece plays a significant role within the Nillumbik Shire Collection due to Pugh’s strong connection to the local land where he settled in Cottle’s Bridge in 1951, purchasing 15 acres and named it Dunmoochin. Artists, potters and others settled at Dunmoochin and formed the Dunmoochin Artists Co-operative in order to collectively protect the land. Numerous renowned artists worked or resided at Dunmoochin including: Rick Amor, Fred Williams, Albert Tucker, Frank Hodgkinson, Mirka Mora, John Olsen, John Percival and John Howley amongst others. Upon his death in 1990 he left an art collection and extensive properties at Dunmoochin to be appreciated and utilised by artists for years to come White Choughs in the Landscape is typical of Pughs' representations of the bush as a dynamic environment. The brittleness and fragility of the landscape is recorded in the surface of the work, where paint is applied in thin layers.Signed 'Clifton Sept. 1958'clifton pugh, dunmoochin, white choughs

In March 2014, the then Minister for Environment and Climate change requested the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to undertake an investigation into historic places on public land across Victoria. This final report completes VEAC's investigation.In March 2014, the then Minister for Environment and Climate change requested the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to undertake an investigation into historic places on public land across Victoria. This final report completes VEAC's investigation.historiic buildings - victoria, historic sites - victoria, public lands - victoria, veac

The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to Gellibrand Hill, a native parkland near Bulla. They did tree-planting and were taken for a ride around the park in the conservation and environment truck. After the ride a park ranger spoke to the group about the park and its importance in the local area.The excursion was included as part of the students science and environmental studies.A non-digital photograph of a group of children gathered around a red truck controlled by the Conservation and Environment personnel while a man explains to the children the importance of the vehicle. They are in a semi-bushland area. gellibrand hill, tree planting, bulla primary school, school excursions

Report of a panel pursuant to Section 153 of the Planning and Environment Act regarding the property at 629 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills - an Edwardian two story red-brick butchers' shop built in 1897 for the Tacey family.Report of a panel pursuant to Section 153 of the Planning and Environment Act regarding the property at 629 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills - an Edwardian two story red-brick butchers' shop built in 1897 for the Tacey family.abermore pty ltd, heritage studies, tacey family butchers, surrey hills, canterbury road, (ms) natica schmeder, sherry james, jo james, (mr) mark marsden, (mr) bryce raworth, 2011, 1897

The author lived locally. 361p; This book deals principally with experience after the second world war in an environment of tertiary education. It testifies to the unprecedented pressures imposed on such resources by the "information explosion" which accompanied the phenomenal developments in education, science and industry. Title page: signed by the author: Axel Lodewycks Front Endpaper: Book given to me by /Axel as I spoke to him / about his life & home in / Mont Albert and the the Bull / family and Medlow. / 1985 & 1990 / J F Hall361p; This book deals principally with experience after the second world war in an environment of tertiary education. It testifies to the unprecedented pressures imposed on such resources by the "information explosion" which accompanied the phenomenal developments in education, science and industry.Title Page: signed by the author, Axel Lodewyeks. Front end paper: Book given to me by / Axel as I spoke to him / about his life & home in / Mont Albert and the Bull / family and Medlow. / 1985 & 1990 / J F Hall(mr) karel axel lodewycks, university of melbourne - library - history, college librarians - victoria - melbourne, baillieu library, world war- 1939-1945, (mrs) jocelyn f hall

A central tableau is beautifully lit to expose choreographed arrangements of plants, animals, objects and food. Grounded in a photographic aesthetic that echoes Dutch Old Master paintings, they examine the industry and practices that have so effectively brought damage to traditional Aboriginal culture, the natural environment of the Australian continent – and the globe. Each image explores an aspect of the devastating impact of colonisation on Australia’s First Nations peoples, and the global repercussions of environmental degradation. The translation of the French in the title of this series, “Natures mortes” is dead nature. Yet in the simmering emotional register of each image lies an inherent belief in the individual over environment, and the redemptive nature of culture. australian first nations art, photography, colonialisation, environment