Chris Pittard is a painter who has been working with clay for over 15 years. Pittard studied Fine Arts at RMIT and VCA and has exhibited paintings for a number of years. Pittard divides his time between teaching, drawing and painting and working in the ceramics studio where he creates distinctive pieces. Chris Pittard's ceramic pieces translate the narrative to the vessel. His vessels speak to us about our place and even his personal stories become more universal expressions.In early 2005 there was a flood which raged through the creeks cutting through the Shire of Nillumbik (Eltham). Not usually affected by catastrophe, these surging waters destroyed bridges and threatened roads. When the water subsided along the banks of the creek, trees had fallen, flotsam and jetsam piled up and even weeks later the long grass flattened by the flood continued to map the raging waters flow. The combination of slightly threatening and destructive forces and eerie beauty interested me. This at a time when world events of a far more horrific and tragic nature where presented to us by strangely beautiful coloured photos in our daily papers. These connections may not be obvious but it was certainly something I was thinking about while making this ceramic piece.flood, chris pittard, eltham, nillumbik

Information re planning for Park released for public comment in 1997.Contributes information on the history and development of the Bay of Islands Coastal ParkGovernment published 81 page + maps book.peterborough 3270, bay of islands coastal park, parks victoria - peterborough, bay of islands

A comprehensive collection of documents, maps, book extracts and newspaper articles pertaining to the history of Peterborough. Researched and arranged by Ken Clements.An extensively researched collection of information in various forms indexed and arranged chronologically, portraying the timeline of Peterborough from Pre white settlement to 2014.Indexed expanding document folder containing individually researched information collated and indexed by Ken Clements.peterborough 3270

Academic description of Ken Clements' approach to research. Aboriginal clan informationPrinted A4 document, photocopied mapsbaradh clan, girai wurrung, peterborough 3270

information pertaining to Captain Cook and French sailor Baudin. Includes French names which he assigned to coastal features.Outlines early European observation of the coastline.Newspaper clipping, copies mapsbaudin, peterborough, peterborough history, le geographe

Details progress of establishment of the district and the town Information about the town being Gazetted; Massacre Bay informationCopies of maps, pages of books and hand drawn mapbaradh clan, peterborough, peterborough history, buckley creek run, massacre bay

About Peterborough town and the surrounding Council districts, coastal survey and mapshistory of the development of the townMaps, photocopiesflaxman hill, peterborough history, heytesbury, peterborough 3270

copy of gazetting of the town, history of names within the district, history of the street names in PeterboroughPhotocopied pages, map, typed documents

Council boundaries, past tourist information, past mapsHistoric town information and mapsPhotocopies, copies of maps, newspaper clippingpeterborough history, peterborough 3270

Advertisement for the significant local building of the time for the Peterborough Hotel. Also contains detailed map of the local roads.The Peterborough Hotel was a significant local building until it burned down in the 1960's.A4 copy of a Broadbent Map which includes an advertisement for the Peterborough Hotel. Approx 1950-1960.peterborough hotel, broadbents guide, peterborough hotel advertisment, john wiber, james irvine

Collection of documents from various sources put into one folderSignificant because it directs the reader to sources of further research about the aboriginal culture in the district.Looseleaf folder containing photocopies of various documents, maps, extracts from books all pertaining to the aboriginal prehistory of the Peterborough area.girrai wurrung, peterborough aboriginal history

Map donated by Barry Jenkins and assume that updated names were written on the map by him. Good information pertaining to the history of each allotment. Significant as it shows the names of the owners of each allotment in 1931 and handwritten notes of more recent owners.27/6/1931 paper map of the township of Peterborough including names of the landowners at that time.Handwritten landowner names over the original printed names.peterborough, old maps, maps

Same map as 4012 but printed names are easier to read. Hand drawn arrows show the road now built connecting Macs St to the Warrnambool RdShows early layout of the town and names of landownersgovernment map of the township of Peterborough with handwritten notes on it. Includes the names of the landowners 1931some hand drawn arrows.peterborough, old maps, maps

Map of the Parish including roads, names of landowners, location of schools etc in 1939A3 size map of the Parish of Nirranda in 1939nirranda, maps, parish map

Undated but indicative of the layout of the town. includes printed notes regarding the landscape and flora.Old map of the township of Peterborough from J S Irvine.A3 size paper map with tape around the sides. Includes handwritten notes.Handwritten on the rear is J.S Irvinepeterborough, old maps

Shows the allotment boundaries and names of landowners at the timeSignificant as it shows owners of rural land in the Peterborough area.Photocopy of an old mapHandwritten notes and markings on the map.peterborough, curdies river, curdies river inlet, old maps, maps, narrawaturk

Subdivided to preserve the wetland, locals estimate it occurred between 1976 and 1983A3 plan of subdivision showing the outline of the swamp bounded by Hamilton St, Charles St and Cumming St. peterborough, survey map, golden pond

Contextual location of Peterborough town within the shire at that time, including local roads.Historic informationA3 size map of the Warrnambool Shire East Riding, includes landscape details, and the location of town in the Shire.Irvine written in pencil on the backpeterborough, curdies river inlet, old maps, warrnambool shire map

Map of the area, when Peterborough was part of Warrnambool ShireHistoric map of the area when Peterborough was in the Warrnambool ShireA3 size map, larger view of the whole shire of Warrnambool, and includes adjoining Shire Boundaries. Shows individual land allotments.peterborough, warrnambool shire, old maps

Planning information as at 2012Showing the changing face of PeterboroughA3 size printed copies (2) of planning, environmental and other overlays for the town of Peterborough in 2012peterborough, town planning, maps, moyne shire zoning map

This hand drawn map of the buildings and out buildings was done for insurance purposes. It indicates which buildings are covered and which are uninsured. Significant as it shows a plan of the hotel as it was in 1921. Each building is labelled by its purpose, which provides an interesting insight into holidays of the time. For example, 'sleep outs' and external bathrooms. A4 photocopy of a hand drawn map of the buildings and out buildings comprising Peterborough House. Hand drawn map

Colour pencil drawing on paperNot signed. Not dated.drawing, diagrams, map, grid