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Koorie Heritage TrustBooklet, Bakker, Peter, "Fighting for country" Honouring Aborigines from South West Victoria who served Australia during wartime, 2014
... "Fighting for country" Honouring Aborigines from South ...Contains lists of service men and women of Aboriginl descent with connections to South West Victoria. A valuable resource to Victorian Aboriginal service men and women.12 P. photographs; map; lists.Contains lists of service men and women of Aboriginl descent with connections to South West Victoria. A valuable resource to Victorian Aboriginal service men and women.armed services - aboriginal servicemen and women - south west victoria -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Robinson, Fergus et al, The Black Resistance : an introduction to the history of the Aborigines' struggle against British Colonialism, 1977
... the Aborigines' struggle against British Colonialism. ...Using materiqal largely ignored by historians, this book traces the dispossession of the Aboriginal people and records the strategic and tactical objectives of tribal defence as well as the aims and methods of the British invaders.137 p. : maps ; refs.; 22 cm.Using materiqal largely ignored by historians, this book traces the dispossession of the Aboriginal people and records the strategic and tactical objectives of tribal defence as well as the aims and methods of the British invaders.race relations. australia, 1788-ca.1900. | aboriginal australians -- government relations. | aboriginal australians -- history. | australia -- history -- 1788-1900. | race discrimination -- australia -- history. | race relations - violent - massacres, murders, poisonings etc. - to 1900 -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Ball, Desmond, Aborigines in the defence of Australia, 1991
... Aborigines in the defence of Australia ...This book is designed to provide all the information required for informed consideration of the potential role of Aborigines in the defence of Australia, for clarification and resolution of the disparate and complex issues involved and for the design of policy initiatives to realise the potential of Aborigines in Australia's defence planning and operations.vii-xxii; 240 P.; figs.; maps; notes; bib.; index; tables; 23 cm.This book is designed to provide all the information required for informed consideration of the potential role of Aborigines in the defence of Australia, for clarification and resolution of the disparate and complex issues involved and for the design of policy initiatives to realise the potential of Aborigines in Australia's defence planning and operations.world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, aboriginal australian. | world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, torres strait islander. | aboriginal australian soldiers. | australia -- armed forces -- minorities -- history. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Gibbs, R. M, The Aborigines, 1994
... The Aborigines ...The book seeks to provide a readable account of traditional Aboriginal society in Australia, and of what happened to that society after the European invasion began in 1788.152 p. : ill., maps. ; 25 cm.The book seeks to provide a readable account of traditional Aboriginal society in Australia, and of what happened to that society after the European invasion began in 1788.aboriginal australians -- history. | aboriginal australians -- social life and customs. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Black, Lindsay, The Bora Ground : being a continuation of a series on the customs of the Aborigines of the Darling River Valley and of Central New South Wales, 1944
... customs of the Aborigines of the Darling River Valley and of ...... The incised trees at bora grounds have been seen when in use by keen observers... Besides recording the photographs taken in February, 1942, and diagrams of the Banaway Bora Ground, I have added numerous references and reports by explorers, early settlers and others who actually saw these bora grounds in use. The territory of the great Kamilaroi Nation was the centre of the teleteglyphs or incised trees at ceremonial grounds in the same way as the Wiradjuri Nation was for taphoglyphs or monumental trees and the Barkinji Nation for cylcons...64 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.... The incised trees at bora grounds have been seen when in use by keen observers... Besides recording the photographs taken in February, 1942, and diagrams of the Banaway Bora Ground, I have added numerous references and reports by explorers, early settlers and others who actually saw these bora grounds in use. The territory of the great Kamilaroi Nation was the centre of the teleteglyphs or incised trees at ceremonial grounds in the same way as the Wiradjuri Nation was for taphoglyphs or monumental trees and the Barkinji Nation for cylcons...arts -- visual arts - general -- carved and painted trees -- prehistory, early culture contact and history -- activity and resource sites., other: bora ground -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Baker, D.W.A, The civilised surveyor : Thomas Mitchell and the Australian Aborigines, 1997
... Aborigines ...By the 1830's the squatters were poised to extend theri runs over eastern Australia and so dispossess untold thousands of Aboriginal families of their land. Mitchell witnessed at first hand some of the worst years of a monstrous and incomprehensible disaster. More than that, his work directly assisted in this destruction.xv, 213 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.By the 1830's the squatters were poised to extend theri runs over eastern Australia and so dispossess untold thousands of Aboriginal families of their land. Mitchell witnessed at first hand some of the worst years of a monstrous and incomprehensible disaster. More than that, his work directly assisted in this destruction.mitchell, thomas, sir, 1792-1855 -- relations with aborigines, australian -- new south wales. | mitchell, thomas, sir, 1792-1855 -- journeys -- new south wales. | aboriginal australians -- new south wales -- first contact with europeans. | aboriginal australians -- first contact with europeans. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bulmer, John, Victorian Aborigines John Bulmer's Recollections 1855-1908, 1994
... Victorian Aborigines John Bulmer's Recollections 1855-1908, ...Blurb: " John Bulmer began his missionary work in 1855, commencing a life dedicated to the Christianising of Victorian Aboriginal people at Yelta on the Murray, in the Wimmera and Monaro and at Lake Tyers in Gippsland. ...he recorded many of his recollections in thirteen papers, in correspondence with R. Brough Smyth and A. W. Howitt and in ... Royal Geographical Society of Australia."`xv, 98 p. : ill., map. figs.; tables; notes, word list; bib.;; 25 cm.Blurb: " John Bulmer began his missionary work in 1855, commencing a life dedicated to the Christianising of Victorian Aboriginal people at Yelta on the Murray, in the Wimmera and Monaro and at Lake Tyers in Gippsland. ...he recorded many of his recollections in thirteen papers, in correspondence with R. Brough Smyth and A. W. Howitt and in ... Royal Geographical Society of Australia."`bulmer, john, 1833-1913. | aboriginal australians -- missions -- victoria. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- social life and customs. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- social conditions. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Beveridge, Peter, The Aborigines of Victoria and Riverina, 2008 [i.e. 1889]
... The Aborigines of Victoria and Riverina ...The Beveridge family of Tyntynder were early settlers. The author was in daily contact with the Aboriginals of the Swan Hill and Murray River tribes, acquired their language and learned much of their customs. His writings were published after his death and this volume contains illustrations from Smyth's Aborigines of Victoria and Garran's Picturesque Atlas of Australasia. It also has biographical notes on Peter Beveridge and others.xxxiv, 221 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.The Beveridge family of Tyntynder were early settlers. The author was in daily contact with the Aboriginals of the Swan Hill and Murray River tribes, acquired their language and learned much of their customs. His writings were published after his death and this volume contains illustrations from Smyth's Aborigines of Victoria and Garran's Picturesque Atlas of Australasia. It also has biographical notes on Peter Beveridge and others.aboriginal australians -- victoria. | aboriginal australians -- murray river valley (n.s.w.-s.a.) | aboriginals - murray river vocabulary. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Aborigines, c1988
... Aborigines...Aborigines ...Photocopies of excepts from books on Aboriginals used by Dr Sydenham in writing History of Nunawading plus letters of relevant interest.Photocopies of excepts from books on Aboriginals used by Dr Sydenham in writing History of Nunawading plus letters of relevant interest.Photocopies of excepts from books on Aboriginals used by Dr Sydenham in writing History of Nunawading plus letters of relevant interest.aborigines, broome, richard, sydenham, diane, green, irvine, fesl, eve, green, oswald stuart -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Aborigines of Bulleen, n.d
... Aborigines of Bulleen...Aborigines ...Map showing traces of Wurunngeri Tribe to be found in an area which became City of Doncaster and Templestowe, taken from history written by Irvine Green.Map showing traces of Wurunngeri Tribe to be found in an area which became City of Doncaster and Templestowe, taken from history written by Irvine Green.Map showing traces of Wurunngeri Tribe to be found in an area which became City of Doncaster and Templestowe, taken from history written by Irvine Green.aborigines, city of doncaster -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesImage - Black and White, Aborigines with Buffalo Horns at Meville Island, c1903, c1903
... Aborigines with Buffalo Horns at Meville Island, c1903...aborigines ...aborigines, melville island, tiwi -
Tarnagulla History Archive
News clipping: Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The Jajowrongs, Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The Jajowrongs, June 23, 1981
... Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The Jajowrongs ...Murray Comrie Collection. A double page article from The Advertiser (Maryborough) newspaper of June 23, 1981 with article about the Indigenous traditional owners of the region, the Djadjawurung and sites of cultural significance . central victoria, dja dja wurrung, djadjawurrung, indigenous australians, indigenous history, traditional owners, names, naming, maryborough area, bet bet creek, birthing tree talbot, rock wells -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Aborigines of Coranderrk, 21 October 1953
... Aborigines of Coranderrk ...Letter from public suggesting that the land of the Yarra Yarra tribe be preserved.Photocopynon-fictionLetter from public suggesting that the land of the Yarra Yarra tribe be preserved.1950s -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBooklet, BOOKLET: Honouring Aborigines from South-West Victoria who served Australia during war time
... BOOKLET: Honouring Aborigines from South-West Victoria who ... -
Darebin Art CollectionDrawing, BVG, Aborigines, 1981
... Aborigines ...drawing -
Bialik College
Document (Item) - The Magic Tram Bialik School Production documents, 1999
In 1999 Bialik students performed the play, The Magic Tram. This folder is an organisational item containing run sheets, costings, script costume notes, notes to parents. For permissions or access to this material contact the archive at [email protected]. The front cover has the words written, The Magic Tram, written on an angle, leaning left. theatre production, visual and performing arts, bialik college -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Nicholas John Caire, 1884
An early black and white photograph taken by Nicholas John Caire in 1884, of a large group of Aborigines on board a Cobb & Co Coach on their way to Coranderrk Aboriginal Settlement.An early black and white photograph taken by Nicholas John Caire in 1884, of a large group of Aborigines on board a Cobb & Co Coach on their way to Coranderrk Aboriginal Settlement.nicholas john caire, cobb & co, coranderrk station, mr john cato, aboriginal station, john green, healesville, badger creek -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesProgram, Opera Australia, Opera A World of Wonder Awaits you. Opera Australia QPAC 2012, 2012
Opera Australia and QPAC and Events Queensland presented operas to Brisbane audiences from 26 May - 9 June 2012 at Lyric Theatre, QPAC. Jacqueline Dark performed Hippolyta in A Midsummer Night's Dream, a Benjamin Britten opera. Words by William Shakespeare. It opened on June 1, 5, and 7 with matinees at 1pm on June 9. The director was Baz Lurhmann and designer Catherine Martin. "Inspired by the words of Shakespeare and Britten's magical score they dreamt up a colour drenched realm of midsummer magic, and in doing so created one of Opera Australia's most celebrated productions ever."Small booklet with program for Opera Australia and QPAC and Events Queensland. Coloured images of The Magic Flute, A Midsummer Night's Dream and other events.Opera A World of Wonder Awaits you. Opera Australia and QPAC and Events Queensland present Opera Australia Brisbane 2012 26 May - 9 June Lyric Theatre, QPACopera australia, qpac, events queensland, brisbane, lyric theatre, qpac, jacqueline dark, a midsummer night's dream, benjamin britten, opera, william shakespeare, baz lurhmann, catherine martin -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Addington photo, Addington Monument
This Monument was erected in1934,to commemorate the Centenary of the Addington district and its pioneering families. A memorial to the Aborigines in the form of a boomerang was at that time placed on a tree and later resited on the monument. Commemorating the Addington Pioneering families.A monument to commemorate the Centenary of Addington district,erected in memory of each pioneer family.A memorial in memory of the Aborigines in the Shape of a boomerang was placed on a tree at the same time. Over the years the tree died, the boomerang was resited and placed on the monument. (Boomerang)'' IN MEMORY OF THE BLACKS" (Plaque 1) " ERECTED BY A.J. BESELER IN 1994, RESITED BY LEARMONTH AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY UNVEILED ON 1-4-1990 BY Cr.A.R. McDONALD BALLARAT SHIRE PRESIDENT". (Plaque 2) " ERECTED TO THE MEMORY OF THE PIONEERS OF ADDINGTON 1934".1934, addington pioneer monument -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Magic lantern
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.magic lantern, slide -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Magic lantern
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.magic lantern, shutter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION: MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE
MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION- MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE/ black and white group photo slide of adults and children.photography, projectors-still -
National Wool MuseumPennant
Moomba Magic MELBOURNEmelbourne, victoria -
National Wool MuseumPennant
Moomba Magic MELBOURNEmelbourne, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION: 3 X EMPTY WOODEN MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE HOLDERS
MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION- 3 X empty wooden Magic Lantern slide holders made from hard wood.photography, projectors - still -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery, 12/12/1983
When he died in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun was the last member of the Liwura Gundidj clan still living on Country at Camperdown. The Wombeetch Puyuun Monument was erected by his friend and Guardian, James Dawson in 1885, largely at his own expense. At the top is engraved 1840, which marked the beginning of the demise of the local First Nations people. Below are a boomerang, a club, and a message stick. At the bottom is the year 1883 which saw the last of the local First Nations people on Country with the death of Wombeetch Puyuun. On the base are the words: "In memory of the Aborigines of this district. Here lies the body of the chief, Wombeetch Puyuun, and the last of the local tribes".Dr Ken Coghill (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) unveiling plaque in front of the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown CemeteryFront of the obelisk "1840-1883 IN MEMORY OF THE ABORIGINES OF THIS DISTRICT. HERE LIES THE BODY OF THE CHIEF WOMBEETCH PUYUUN AND LAST OF THE LOCAL TRIBES".cdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations, first nations people -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaFlyer, Illusionaire, Expect the unexpected, c. 2017
For several years Sam Angelico and his partner, Rosanna used the Norla Dome for their show, Illusionaire. In 2019, due to the renovations works, the show ended at the Mission.The Mission has always been open to the community and has a tradition of hosting cultural events: shows, concerts, exhibitions, festivals.Colour flyer (postcard format) for a magic showcultural events, magic show, illusionaire, sam angelico, norla dome, flinders street -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyMagic Apprentice Kit
Wooden box with magic tricks inside, with instructionsSee photochildren, toys, magic tricks, family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION: MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE CHINESE SCENE
Object. MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION- MAGIC LANTERN SLIDE- Chinese SCENE - lamp seller. Magic Lantern slide - rare (19th Century ?) timber mounted hand painted Lantern Slide. Number 10 is written in ink on top right corner/ glass is cracked.photography, projectors-still -
Camperdown & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Isabella Dawson with First Nations informants, c1865
Isabella Park Taylor, nee Dawson (1842-1929), friend of Western Victorian First Nations people, and student of their languages and customs. Isabella grew up at "Kangatong" (1844-1866) in the company of First Nations people and became fluent in their languages. With her father, James Dawson, she wrote the book "Australian Aborigines" (1881). Black and white photograph taken at "Kangatong", near Hawkesdale showing group of First Nations people in conversation with Isabella Dawson, seated on right with notebook in hand. Standing at left is Kaawirn Kuunawarn (also know as Hissing Swan and King David).James Dawson's daughter, Isabella, learning from the Aborigines on her father's station at "Kangatong" (From the original belonging to Miss M. Turner Shaw of S. Yarra. Copied by A.E. Jackson of Timboon.)cdhs, miss mary turner shaw, kaawirn kuunawarn, hissing swan, cdhsfirstnations
