Accordians came into being around the start of the 19th century and has become a well loved instrument. It is thought that they originated from areas in Austria and Germany but over the following century its popularity has spread to all parts of the world. Accordians come in various sizes but all operate on the same wind principle. An object which is relatively common .Brown wooden ends with metal buttons with concertina section painted blue with black edge.Two glass buttons on one end with dark pink and clear glass centres. Parts of the wood work are decorated with scroll work. two metal discs with diagrams of lyres on end above the buttons. Remains of floral pattern around each end.warrnambool, button accordian

CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Laminated screenprint of an Aboriginal woman with a white and orange background. The Aboriginal woman appears to be seated and is wearing a full-length dress. She is positioned on the lower left side of the work and portrayed in orange and black. Behind her the background has been left blank. The top and right side of the work has an orange background with white wavy lines.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: 47glenelg shire council cultural collection, portland, 150th anniversary, female artist, female artists, women, gunditjmara

Susan PATERSON Born Melbourne Dr Susan Paterson is an artist, curator, writer and lecturer. Her research includes artistic practice and theory. Susan Peterson has worked as an art educator in many Australian States, China, England and New Guinea. Framed painting of an angelic figure with halo. Artist's statement: This work is inspired by those who love angel hunting in the old city of Jerusalem. Angels have significance in the three monotheistic religions which have grown together in harmony in this beautiful holy city. JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY and ISLAM emerged historically in this order to be religions of peace and prosperity. PILGRIMS from these three religions visit the Holy City of Jerusalem in Israel to celebrate their respective religious traditions. susan paterson, angel, halo, available

Item issued to Murray METHERALL 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for his Service History.Trousers, work dress, cotton, green colour with 2 side pockets, 2 back pockets, 1 leg pocket & belt retainers.“YAKKA 1967 D [up arrow[ “uniforms - army, costume - male working, aattv

These cloths were embroidered by Mrs J.W. Bird of Orbost for her daughter's trousseau. Hilda Bird, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. Bird married Mr. John Russell of Caulfield in April 1940. Jane Annie (Jean) Herbert married John Whitney Bird on December 18 1902. she was a long-time member of the St James Church of England choir and a very keen tennis player. she died in 1953. (ref, Mary Gilbert - "Personalities and Stories of The Early Orbost District")This item has aesthetic significance and shows the needlework skill of the women of the early settler families.Two white linen cloths with drawn thread work and embroidery in white. 1582.2 has a fringed edge. 1582.1 has a crocheted edge.

Panel Gauge marking tool used for scribing a line parallel with the edge of a large work piece such as a panel. Only have the "Block" of the gaugeflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, panel gauge, gauge

this flaked stone tool clearly shows the difference between the original rock surface and hand worked surfaces with clear percussive chip marks.

Scale for babies with cane basket and sliding metal weights for lbs and ozs on two separate scale. Scale is worked on a beam balance principle.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, scale for babies

2 COPIES OF ORIGINAL: image shows Cliff Binks at work on an experiment in physics lab of School of Mines, Cyril Dunstan recording results.person, individual, cliff binks, binks, school of mines, dunstan

Document. Green book with black pattern and red binding. Time book employees on the front. Contains employees names, occupations and hours worked.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, north deborah mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north deborah gmc n/l, gold mining, employees time book

A much decorated filigreed silver-coloured cake slide. The main scene is a detail from Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" worked in relief on the slide.

Pamphlet titled, "Guide to Customs" paper work. Blue front cover with black writing. Main information on white background with black writing.customs declaration

Camp 13, administration area, s.w. corner near Commandants house. Made by prisoners using local stone.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Stone work,ornamental pond, bridge, s.w. corner near administration area - remnants.Camp 13 West Garrison Gardens - Stone bridge over figure 8 poolcamp 13, murchison victoria, pow, internment camps, stonework

Camp 3 Wardens and their involvement with the civilian internees.Black and white photograph of F. A. (Jack) Jackson 1947 Warden seated in a chair. Legs crossed. Background of huts, trellis work of poles.internee children, camp 3, camp 3 wardens, f. a. (jack) jackson

Made by Vincenzo Longo, an Italian POW, in Murchison Camp 13, Graytown POW Camp and Tocumwal and presented to Sgt. LescockWood framed embroidered picture of "Head of Christ" worked in red, pale to medium blues, yellow, brown cottons. Face and hands drawnhead of christ, embroidery, longo v, camp 13, tatura, ww2 camp 13, graytown pow camp, handcrafts

BUILDING OF BRIDGE OVER MOUNT CREEK ON ROAD TO MOUNT BECKWORTH, BRIDGE NOW CLOSED TO TRAFFIC.PHOTOCOPY OF PHOTO OF BUILDING BRIDGE OVER MOUNT CREEK TO MOUNT BECKWORTH. CIRCA 1941 TWO MEN IN WORK WEAR STANDING ON BRIDGElocal history, photography, photographs, bridges

QUEENS PARK RESTORATION CEREMONY 13TH JULY 2008EIGHT COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS, TOGETHER WITH A LAMINATED REPORT RECOGNISING THE VOLUNTARY RESTORATION WORK OF THE QUEENS PARK FOUNTAIN BY DAVID COLEMAN AND LESLIE CAREY.local history, photography, photographs, queens park

Colour Photograph: House with red tile roof with verandah with Pailing rails. Red Iron work fence in foreground and Sign in front RightSign Reading: Walmsley ???????? ????? Bed & Breakfast Opening Soon On Reversse: 19 Seaby Street (Walmsley)seaby street, wlamsley

Work on extending the Eastern Freeway to Springvale road, Nunawading is on schedule for a December opening. Cutting from Whitehorse Gazette, 11/6/1997.eastern freeway