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Album
Chinese book set in album case. The set of three books are printed in Chinese in red and black ink. They include text and illustrations printed on lightweight paper. The books have a yellow covers and are stitched at the spine. The album is made of firm card and is covered in a patterned silken fabric with handmade bone and fabric hinges. -
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Tower, Ornamanetal, Pearl Tower, Shanghai, 1990s
Glass ornamental tower designed on The Pearl Tower in Shanghai, China. Presented to the SGSC from businessman Mr. Poo, Jinshan Community in China. The tower features a tall spire with two large faceted balls and three smaller balls fixed to a glass base. Chinese writing around the edge of base. Under the base is round mirror which creates a multicoloured effect through the base of the tower. -
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Figurine, Bronze
Cast bronze figurine featuring a reclining woman or meramaid in ocean waves. Her left arm is outstretched and she rests her head on the arm. Black velvet on base. -
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Bowl, Framed
Frame decorative Chinese bowl with dragon design. Black and gold bowl in black and gold window mount with brown wood frame. The frame is edged in gold and the mount features a decorative lace design in each corner. Red and white text label printed in Chinese. -
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Painting, Framed, Sampan & fish
Framed Chinese glass oil painting on stand. The painting features a Chinese fishing boat and two fish, one is a large gold fish jumping out of the water and the second is a small black fish. Brown laquered wood frame set in a decorative carved wood stand. Chinese writing on the sails of the boat. -
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Urn, Pottery
Black pottery urn made in Jinshan China. The urn featues a dragon design etched on the bowl and two high curved handles. -
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Plaque, Brass, 2006
Brass plaque presented to South Gippsland Shire Council by the Victoria Vietnam Veterans Community 2006. -
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Drawing, Pen & Ink, 2004
Framed pen and ink drawing of town site in Korumburra showing buildings, fences and trees. In 1913 the site was gifted to the Australian Defence Services by the community of Korumburra and returned to them in 2004. Set on grey window mount with text panel and brown timber frame. -
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Bear, Toy, Panda, 1990s
Stuffed toy panda. Black and white fur fabric. Brown fur paws. Acrylic eyes and black vinyl nose. Presented to SGSC from the Jinshan Community, China -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Tile, Framed, 1990s
Ceramic hand painted tile from Jinshan, China. Blue and white teapot design on cream/white tile. Brown wood frame. Presented to SGSC from Jinshan Community during a delegates visit to China. Red and black presentation box with gold satin lining. Example of Jinshan peasant painting. -
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Ornament, Chinese, 1990s
Inscribed Chinese wood and brass ornament on stand. Features raised design of horses and Chinese text. Polished dark wood panel with brass plate affixed to both sides. Hinged to decorative brass and wood supports which allow the panel to pivot on the base. -
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Book, Boxed, Chinese Art, 2001
Book of Chinese art works. Printed in colour on glossy paper. Brown, gold and white cover and matching slip cover which features a Chinese lotus blossom. Printed in Chinese. Predominately watercolours the book includes details and images of the artists. -
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Plate, Painted, Jinshan Peasant Painting, 1990s
Ceramic plate painted by Jinshan peasant artists. Featuring a colourful winter scene. Presented to SGSC on visit to China during the 1990s -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Mask, Miniature, Chinese Fortune Knot, 1990s
Miniature Chinese fortune knot mask. Featuring a female face the mask is painted in red, green and gold. Decorated with a knotted and plaited red cord with gold and red tassels. -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Dolls, Painted, 1990s
Set of two decorated Chinese doll ornaments. Male and female Chinese characters featuring painted ceramic faces with rounded bodies. Dressed in cotton satin clothes and trimmed in coloured fabric and white cord with tassel. -
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Bowl, Boxed, Chinese bowl, 1990s
Small "Chinese Black Pottery" bowl in presentation case. Green/blue satin fabric case featuring Chinese design. Gold bow on lid. red velvet lining. Chinese text label inside lid. -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Calendar, Desk
Gold metal and leather desk calendar and pen holder. Features a gold metal perpetual calendar. Two black plastic pen holders with gold metal bases. Set on brown leather base with gold painted trim. -
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Painting, Boxed, Return to her parents, 1997
Colour painting from the Jinshan Peasant Painting Academy. The brightly coloured painting is rolled in a presentation box. Artist's name and label on reverse near edge. Fabric covered box with text. A colour brochure promoting the academy is rolled around the outside of the painting. -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Rug, Chinese, Chinese carpet, 1990s
Pair of small tufted Chinese rugs. Coloured design featuring a bird sitting on a flowering tree branch. Predominately light pink in colour with cream, green, and brown. Cream fringe. -
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Frame, Woven, Chinese House in Snow, 1990s
Handmade three dimensional wool frame. Features a Chinese house in a winter night scene. Decorative raised parts include the frame edge, house, roof, fence, moon and stars. Each piece is bound in wool thread to create the woven effect. Colours of blue, white, brown and red. Sealed in a plastic bag. Manufacturer's label printed in Chinese on reverse. -
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Painting, Framed, Draught Horses
Framed oil painting by Jack White. The painting features three draught horses pulling a harvester. Cream textured vinyl window mount with gold trim. Green and gold wood frame. Artist's signature lower right corner. -
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Gavel
South Gippsland Shire Council Chambers gavel and block. Turned and polished brown wood. -
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Stand, Flag, 17/01/1997
Engraved wood flag stand with three flags. Presented to the first elected SGSC by the outgoing commissioners Bruce Ward, Peter Jennings and Jack Vinall, 17 March 1997. Features an Australian flags, the Victorian flag and the SGSC flag. An engraved brass/metal plate at the base features a dated inscription. -
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Table, Carved, Chinese decorative table
Small carved wood table made in China. Features four decorative candy-twist legs and scrolled edging. Brown polished wood. -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Board, Honour, SGSC Councillors 1994, 1994
SGSC honour board. Painted in gold and black ink the board has five columns; three of which contain details of the past and present councillors, presidents and CEOs from 1994 to present day. Carved wood council logo upper edge. Description of the formation of the SGSC printed across lower edge. -
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Board, Honour, SGSC Australia Day Award Recipients, 1997
SGSC Australia Day Award Recipeint's honour board. Brown polished wood board featuring four columns detailing the Year, Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and the Community Event. Painted in gold and black. -
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Quilt
Decorative quilt made by SGSC staff. Each department contributed a decorated fabric square which represented what that department did. The body of the quilt features these decorated squares in between plain blue and green squares. Orange fabric border. Backed with calico and hemmed with a wood dowel hanging rod upper edge. Four plain white squares with the council logo in the centre are includes in the top and bottom rows. -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Print, Caribbean Art by Gilly Gobinet
Colour print of Caribbean Art painted by Gilly Gobinet. Features a man on a donkey, woman with child, goat and chickens on a road near a village. Sea and sky in background. Set in cream card window mount. Sealed in cellophane bag with blue sheet containing a description of the artist. -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Paper Cuts, Chinese Paper Cuts, 24/05/1993
Set of five paper cuts made at the Jinshan Peasant Academy in China. Three different designs. Cut from red paper the cuts feature designs of flowers and birds. Contained in a cardboard folder with Chinese writing and the date in black ink on the inside of back page. Hand written on front of folder is "MR WU - DIRECTOR JINSHAN PEASANT ACADEMY" -
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Flag, Commonwealth Games 2006, 2006
Flag created by Isobel Cooper from the SGSC. Made from Commonwealth Games 2006 flag, SGSC logo flag and four adopted countries flags. The countries are:- Dominica, St Kitts & Nevis, Anguilla and Monserrat. Two plastic hanging clips upper edge.