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Nillumbik Shire Council
Sculpture: Joseph Scott COWCHER, Passionately Packaged, 1987
This artwork was a finalist in the 1987 Shire of Eltham Art Awards. The materials Cowcher has chosen constitute different transformations of earth - stone, sand (fired into glass), bamboo and dried grass. The work is a sign of the artist's passion in working with these materials and 'packaging' them into an aesthetic composition that connect and dance with one another.Three purple glass objects in the form of pine cones, held together by raffia, resting on a large slab of white stone. N/A -
Peterborough History Group
Article - News paper articles
Newspaper articles which were retyped in the process of compiling an entry for the Western District Dictionary of Biography in the 1990's.Significant as the articles provide a snapshot of daily life, ie transporting a coffin. Also, additional information about Mr J irvine's death by drowning.Retyped, photocopied pages of articles from 1892 and 1919.g irvine, buggy accidents, mrs dance, peterborough, peterborough residents, j irvine, curdies river, curdies river drowning, james irvine ii -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Clothing, 1960's
Most likely worn to balls around the Yarrawonga district most notably at Wilby where there were monthly old time balls held during the 50’s to 1980’s. Tomato pink crepe gown with tafetta lining. Three quarter full flowing Sleeves.V neck, gathered at bust with a beaded diamond shape set in the middle. Back zipper Label on bodice Silver Star, Sydney, size 18 Bust 100, waist 80, hip 105old time dancing, costume -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Invitation to a dance, Jurjevanje - St George celebration 1955
Jurjevanje is a custom in Slovenia, when in Spring the celebration of the victory over the Winter brings people to the fields. A man is covered in greenery of the newly grown green leaves of birches, especially in the region Bela Krajina. The man hops around in the field, bringing hope for the good harvest.jurjevanje, st george celebration dance, spring in slovenia -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Internet Article, Bush dances to polling booths: Mechanics' Institutes' role in democracy - written by Tony Wright published 18 June 2016 in The Age newspaper
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Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Internet Article, Aled Jones (singer, actor, broadcaster, television presenter, musical theatre performer and part-time dancer) performing on 26 Feb 2015 at Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre
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Koorie Heritage Trust
Journal - Serials, Department of Pacific and Southeast Asian History, Australian National University, Aboriginal History - Volume 10. 1-2 1986, 1986
A series of articles by leading writers on Aboriginal History.207 P.; bibs.; tables; ports.; footnotes; 25 cm.A series of articles by leading writers on Aboriginal History.government policy-aborigines, australia-race related. | missions-australia-aborigines-attitudes and treatment., | aborigines, australia-social security. | native police-victoria-history1838., | aborigines-gippsland-1860-1890-missions relations. | rowley, charles dunford (1906ð1985) | social identity - aboriginality | law - administrative law - commonwealth | social welfare | government policy - assimilation - 1926-1950 | government policy - assimilation - 1951-1971 | social behaviour - social control | social welfare - government - unemployment benefits | body - decoration - body modification | dance | death - mortuary / funeral ceremonies | death - mortuary / funeral ceremonies - mortuary objects - poles | sites - mortuary sites and cemeteries | weapons - spears | -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Alberts, Trish et al, Making a Difference / First Australians : Plenty Stories, 2010
This book shares inspiring stories aabout how individuals and organisations have made a difference in Australian society by giving a voice to the histories and viewpoints of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Contents: Understanding each other; Koorie Heritage Trust; Bangarra Dance Theatre; The Aboriginal Baldja Network; Reconciliation Australia and the Stolen Generations Alliance; Working together for change; Glossary; Index.32 p. : ill., col. maps, ports. (some col.) ; 24 cm.This book shares inspiring stories aabout how individuals and organisations have made a difference in Australian society by giving a voice to the histories and viewpoints of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Contents: Understanding each other; Koorie Heritage Trust; Bangarra Dance Theatre; The Aboriginal Baldja Network; Reconciliation Australia and the Stolen Generations Alliance; Working together for change; Glossary; Index.aboriginal australians. | torres strait islanders. | australian -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Barrett, Charles et al, Blackfellows of Australia, 1936
Contents: The Aboriginal Environment - Birds and Reptiles; Whence came the Blackfellow. The Natural Man - Tattooing: ornamental scars. The Tribes of the South - Down the Darling. Tribes of Central and Northern Australia - The Aruntas; Wilderness vanishing; Untamed Tribes.The Tasmanian Race - Doomed people.Tribal Organisation - Public opinion; The Council of Old Men; Tribal Classification; Tribal Naming; Dual Classes; Totemism.Daily life of the Blacks - Making fire; Cooking methods - the native oven; Vegetarian diet; Miscellaneous foods. Weapons and Implements - Classes of Stone; Quarries; Weapons of wood - spears; The Boomerang; Shields; Water vessels and Carriers; Baskets and Dilly-bags.Medicine-men and medicine - Faith cures; Rain-making. Mia-Mias, Whurlies and Gunyahs - Tripod fires; Two-storey huts. The Aboriginal as an Engineer - Weirs and fish traps; Wells and Rockholes. Wild White Men; Dances and Games - Children's toys. Black Police and Tracking - Tribal Mixture; The Blacktrackers; Trained from infancy. Navigation - The Bark Canoe - Calm-weather Craft. Aboriginal Art - Animal Tracks; Old Camp-fires. Blackfellow Music and Bards; Death and Burial - Wailing Women; Relics of Lost Tribes; Decorated skulls; Creation myth pole. Language - Letter-sticks. Myths and Legends; Mission work among the Blacks - Spheres of Service; The Mission Stations.43 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.Contents: The Aboriginal Environment - Birds and Reptiles; Whence came the Blackfellow. The Natural Man - Tattooing: ornamental scars. The Tribes of the South - Down the Darling. Tribes of Central and Northern Australia - The Aruntas; Wilderness vanishing; Untamed Tribes.The Tasmanian Race - Doomed people.Tribal Organisation - Public opinion; The Council of Old Men; Tribal Classification; Tribal Naming; Dual Classes; Totemism.Daily life of the Blacks - Making fire; Cooking methods - the native oven; Vegetarian diet; Miscellaneous foods. Weapons and Implements - Classes of Stone; Quarries; Weapons of wood - spears; The Boomerang; Shields; Water vessels and Carriers; Baskets and Dilly-bags.Medicine-men and medicine - Faith cures; Rain-making. Mia-Mias, Whurlies and Gunyahs - Tripod fires; Two-storey huts. The Aboriginal as an Engineer - Weirs and fish traps; Wells and Rockholes. Wild White Men; Dances and Games - Children's toys. Black Police and Tracking - Tribal Mixture; The Blacktrackers; Trained from infancy. Navigation - The Bark Canoe - Calm-weather Craft. Aboriginal Art - Animal Tracks; Old Camp-fires. Blackfellow Music and Bards; Death and Burial - Wailing Women; Relics of Lost Tribes; Decorated skulls; Creation myth pole. Language - Letter-sticks. Myths and Legends; Mission work among the Blacks - Spheres of Service; The Mission Stations.aboriginals, australian - social life and customs -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bonwick, James, The wild white man and the blacks of Victoria, 1863
Contents: Life of Buckley; James Morrill; Blacks of Victoria; Early Stories of the Blacks; Physical Appearance; Intelligence; Character; Clothing & ornaments; Homes & food; Hunting; Songs & dances; Women and children; Marriages; Infanticide & Cannibalism; Weapons; Religion & Superstition; Missions; Diseases; Death & Burial; Language; Origin of our Natives; Conflicts of Whites & Blacks; Native rights & British rule; Protectors & Native Police; Government of Tribes & numbers; Civilisation; Decline; Appendix.90, iii pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.Contents: Life of Buckley; James Morrill; Blacks of Victoria; Early Stories of the Blacks; Physical Appearance; Intelligence; Character; Clothing & ornaments; Homes & food; Hunting; Songs & dances; Women and children; Marriages; Infanticide & Cannibalism; Weapons; Religion & Superstition; Missions; Diseases; Death & Burial; Language; Origin of our Natives; Conflicts of Whites & Blacks; Native rights & British rule; Protectors & Native Police; Government of Tribes & numbers; Civilisation; Decline; Appendix.buckley, william, 1780-1856. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- social life and customs. | victoria -- social life and customs. -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Photograph, BRASSINGTON, Pat, The Long Goodbye, 2017
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Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "M.H.S. Concert At Town Hall, Dancers", Malmsbury 1991
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Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Basedow, Herbert, The Australian Aboriginal, 1925
Contents: Introduction to an Australian Tribe; Racial characteristics; The breast and abdomen; The face and its skeleton; The mouth; The skull and brain; Colour of Aboriginal's skin; The hair; Likely origin of the Australian Aboriginal; An Aboriginal's Birth; Childhood; The Day's March; Camp life; Hunting; Vegetable Diet; Beverages; Pitjuri; Navigation; Duels; Warfare; Spears; Spear-Throwers; Burial and mourning customs; Tribal organizations; Tribal administration; Initiation; Religious ideas; Aboriginal art; Stone implements; Music and dance; Language.xx, 422 p., 55 leaves of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 22 cm.Contents: Introduction to an Australian Tribe; Racial characteristics; The breast and abdomen; The face and its skeleton; The mouth; The skull and brain; Colour of Aboriginal's skin; The hair; Likely origin of the Australian Aboriginal; An Aboriginal's Birth; Childhood; The Day's March; Camp life; Hunting; Vegetable Diet; Beverages; Pitjuri; Navigation; Duels; Warfare; Spears; Spear-Throwers; Burial and mourning customs; Tribal organizations; Tribal administration; Initiation; Religious ideas; Aboriginal art; Stone implements; Music and dance; Language.human biology -- physiology -- reproduction -- social organisation -- life cycle -- birth -- childhood -- religion and magic -- ritual -- initiation -- mortuary -- politics, tribal law and social control -- arts -- performing arts -- music -- dance -- language and communication -- economics and material culture -- economic life -- division of labour -- subsistence -- hunting -- gathering-- weapons -- spears -- spearthrowers -- tools -- stone -- -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bishop, Mervyn, 1945, Let's rap!, 1995
This series is a great collection of stories for beginner readers. As the teachers guide says, these books are about things children do in their communities. Colourful photographs show children cooking, dancing and playing. `A Big Day` is a story about a group looking for bush tucker. This would be an unfamiliar experience to many non-Indigenous Australians and a good source of new and interesting vocabulary. The series introduces beginning readers to a variety of text types including recount, narrative and procedural. They would make excellent texts for guided reading sessions to introduce textual features and develop reading strategies. The teacher book introduces literacy theory and links outcomes to a curriculum profile of Australian schools. It details relevant text information for each reading book and gives extensive guidance on teaching and learning strategies. The Teacher Book also includes a variety of activities including worksheets and links with curriculum areas.16 pages ; 48 cmThis series is a great collection of stories for beginner readers. As the teachers guide says, these books are about things children do in their communities. Colourful photographs show children cooking, dancing and playing. `A Big Day` is a story about a group looking for bush tucker. This would be an unfamiliar experience to many non-Indigenous Australians and a good source of new and interesting vocabulary. The series introduces beginning readers to a variety of text types including recount, narrative and procedural. They would make excellent texts for guided reading sessions to introduce textual features and develop reading strategies. The teacher book introduces literacy theory and links outcomes to a curriculum profile of Australian schools. It details relevant text information for each reading book and gives extensive guidance on teaching and learning strategies. The Teacher Book also includes a variety of activities including worksheets and links with curriculum areas.readers (primary) | readers (primary) -- aboriginal australians. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Utassy Memorial Ballet school, 1994
Advertisement for the Utassy Memorial Ballet School at the Nunawading Arts Centre.Advertisement for the Utassy Memorial Ballet School at the Nunawading Arts Centre.Advertisement for the Utassy Memorial Ballet School at the Nunawading Arts Centre.utassy ballet school, nunawading arts centre, hayes, sue, hayes, kevin, ballet and dance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Utassy Memorial Ballet School, 1986
Advertisement for the Utassy Memorial Ballet School at Mitcham Memorial Hall.Advertisement for the Utassy Memorial Ballet School at Mitcham Memorial Hall.Advertisement for the Utassy Memorial Ballet School at Mitcham Memorial Hall.martyn, laurel, utassy ballet school, mitcham memorial hall, hayes, sue, hayes, kevin, ballet and dance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Lifetime devoted to ballet, 1994
Laurel Martyn once graced the stage as one of Australia's leading ballerinas.Laurel Martyn once graced the stage as one of Australia's leading ballerinas. She will speak at the Nunawading Historical Society's meeting on Saturday April 9 at 1.30 PM.Laurel Martyn once graced the stage as one of Australia's leading ballerinas. martyn, laurel, ballet and dance, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ballerina looks back on her lucky days, 1994
Laurel Martyn, who has graced the stage as Australia's leading ballerina, believes luck has been on her side.Laurel Martyn, who has graced the stage as Australia's leading ballerina, believes luck has been on her side.Laurel Martyn, who has graced the stage as Australia's leading ballerina, believes luck has been on her side.martyn, laurel, ballet and dance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Laurel Martyn, 1994
Advertisement for Victorian Ballet School in Syndal, Balwyn and Wantirna, also photograph of Laurel Martyn ' Life in the Jete set'Advertisement for Victorian Ballet School in Syndal, Balwyn and Wantirna, also photograph of Laurel Martyn ' Life in the Jete set'Advertisement for Victorian Ballet School in Syndal, Balwyn and Wantirna, also photograph of Laurel Martyn ' Life in the Jete set'martyn, laurel, victorian ballet school, ballet and dance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Laurel Martyn, 1991
Curriculum Vitae 1916 - 1991Curriculum Vitae 1916 - 1991Curriculum Vitae 1916 - 1991martyn, laurel, ballet and dance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ballet grand, 1992
Members of the Utassy Memorial Ballet School prepare for their annual performance.Members of the Utassy Memorial Ballet School prepare for their annual performance. There will be separate performances - the senior ballerinas on 16-17 Oct at the Karralika Theatre, Ringwood and the younger ballerinas on 4-5 Dec at the Nunawading Arts Centre.Members of the Utassy Memorial Ballet School prepare for their annual performance. utassy ballet school, ballet and dance, gordon, allis, sommerville, nick -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mayoral Charity Ball 1962, 1962
Literature, invitation and entrée card for City of Nunawading Mayoral Charity ball, 17 Apr 1962. Cr. D. Barelli.Literature, invitation and entrée card for City of Nunawading Mayoral Charity ball, 17 Apr 1962. Cr. D. Barelli.Literature, invitation and entrée card for City of Nunawading Mayoral Charity ball, 17 Apr 1962. Cr. D. Barelli.local government, city of nunawading, dances and balls -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Picture Jogs Old Memories, 1990
Young ballerinas from Utassy Ballet first class, conducted by Eugen Utassy in the Mitcham Memorial Hall. With photo.ballet and dance, utassy ballet, mitcham memorial hall, howard, pat, howard, karen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Documents, Group reports, 2000
Annual reports presented to the Nunawading Arts Council Annual meeting by affiliated bodies. Includes an obituary for Ossie Maxwell Max Grant, theatre director who lived in Mitcham from the early 1950s until his death 22 Sept 2000.nunawading arts council, grant, max, nunawading art and craft market, australian childrens choir, babirra music theatre, box hill art group, blackburn high school. friends of music, choral institute melbourne, chime choir, eastern victorian highland dancing association, maroondah symphony orchestra, mitcham arts association, maroondah singers, mullauna secondary college music department, mitcham repertory group, nunawading and district historical society, nova theatre, u3a nunawading, vermont horticultural society and garden club, utassy parents association, vermont secondary college. music support group, whitehorse film society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Evening Gown, circa 1980
Gown was worn by Janice Purcell nee Ralston who lived in Mitcham until her marriage to Dr Michael Purcell. She trained as a Nurse at St Vincents Hospital. She attended St Johns Primary School and the Loreto Convent.The style and colour was worn during the 1980's, usually at special occasions such as balls, weddings and formal dances.c 1980 Long claret coloured evening gown. Bodice is heart shaped cross over, rouching forming cap and sleeves. Skirt is gathered at waist and falls to very full folds.Victorian Fantasy Melbournecostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading schools, 1991
Report of the Nunawading Schools Community Arts Project 1991, funded by Nunawading City Council.Report of the Nunawading Schools Community Arts Project 1991, funded by Nunawading City Council. Coordinated by Hazel Mourney.Report of the Nunawading Schools Community Arts Project 1991, funded by Nunawading City Council. nunawading schools community arts project, city of nunawading, mourney, hazel, music, ballet and dance, schools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Talent to the fore, 1992
Article on applications by schools for funding in the 1993 program of the Nunawading Schools Community Project.Article on applications by schools for funding in the 1993 program of the Nunawading Schools Community Project.Article on applications by schools for funding in the 1993 program of the Nunawading Schools Community Project.nunawading schools community arts project, city of nunawading, music, ballet and dance, mourney, hazel, schools -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1945
Black and white photocopy of a photograph, mounted on a piece of paper, of debutants at a ball. Names of those in photo are listed on the mount to the right of the photo.At foot of photo: "Debutantes at Stephens Church of Eng. Ball. Rutherglen. Oct. 5th 1945" Transcription of names to the right of the photo typed on a separate piece of paper.st stephens church, debutantes, balls, dances, patsy smith, dawn miles, lucie newton, thelma crampton, nancy hayes, maureen johnston, denise furze, barbara furze, aileen stanton, correll jackson, lucia hankinson, shirley simmonds, pat collins, june dinsdale, marie hankinson, mavis humphreys, melva sullivan, judith devers -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Invitation, 1939
Card with blue printing, in an envelope, being an invitation to the first annual ball of the Rutherglen and District Lawn Tennis Club, held on Wednesday, June 14, 1939 in the Memorial Hall.tennis club, tennis, balls, dances -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1935-1937
Four black and white photographs copied onto a single A4 sheet, each of them of a large group of people at a ball.Top left photo: "A Memento of Hibernian Ball, Rutherglen. 1935" Top right photo: "A Memento of The Younger Set Ball, Benalla. 20-7-37" Bottom left photo: "A Memento of the Hibernian Ball, Rutherglen. 29-9-37" Bottom right photo: "A Memento of the Firemens' Ball, Rutherglen. 14-8-35"balls, dances, benalla, rutherglen, firemens ball, hibernian ball, younger set ball