Boomerangs of this sort were used for up close hunting with short throws and clubbing. This contemporary piece illustrates some fine art work. This piece was commissioned by Uncle Brien Nelson, Jaara Elder to preserve and pass on Jaara culture.This boomerang is in the form usually used for clubbing prey up close rather than long flight or returning. It has a gentle arc about 3 cm deep over its 49 cm length.This piece is beautifully decorated with a traditional Jaara design incorporating a blue tongue lizard motive.boomerang, decorated, jaara, close up hunting, blue tongue lizard

Four photographs relating to the World War One battle of Villers-Brettonneux, and the its 60th Anniversary. One of the photos is taken inside the Villers-Bretonneux school showing some of the carved pilaster and Australian timber.villers-brettonneux, anniversary, gwen whittle, villers-brettonneux school, villers-brettonneux 60th anniversary, pillasters, caring, hall

Photograph of a bullock team in Bell Street Yarra Glen (opposite Herbert Lane) in early twentieth century. The bullock wagon is loaded with timber. In the background is the general store (concealed behind tree) and its residence.yarra glen, bell street, bullock team, bullock wagon

Tall timber instrument (incomplete), with glass tubes and measuring indicators. A rubber tube is attached to a flask. The instrument measures volume, but its use is unknown. This item is attributed to Henry Sutton and his work in this field. vacuum pump, henry sutton, scientific instruments

On 11 June 1987 The M.B. John Trade–Art building of SMB was officially opened by the Hon. John Cain, Premier of Victoria, in the presence of Morgan B. John. Programs in the building include 3 Dimensional Art, Painting & Decorating, and Engineering Trades.Coloured photograph of the official party at the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines M.B. John Building during its opening ceremony. John Mildren is in a brown suite, and Morgan B. John is second from the right.m.b. john, morgan bevan john, morgan b. john, m.b. john building, albert street, trade building, ballarat school of mines, john cain, john mildren

Mine, Women and Throng, The Central Nell Gwynne Bendigo and its Associations, soft cover 116 pages with colour & black and white photographs, maps & graphs. Signed inside cover by author, printed by BartnPrint.James Lerkbendigo, gold mining, central nell gwynne, gold mines-gold mining victoria-bendigo-history

Black and white photograph of church painted white with palm tree, wire fence in front. Eaglehawk East Methodist Church before its sale to the Educcation Department ( J. Lerk 11/2/2000 )cottage, miners

Three small pamphlets: 1) The Presbyterian Church in Bendigo our Scottish roots, our Australian Identity. 2) The Presbyterian Church, its roots in Scotland and Europe. 3) Presbyterian Churches in Bendigo and beyond.church, history, presbyterian

Booklet: booklet and foolscap paper. Report to Shareholders from the Monument Hill Gold Mining Co., dated 04/08/1934 outlining its capital, number of shares held, leases held and to be acquired.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

8467.1 - Small tallow lamp, truncated cone with bent wire handle, simple flat disk lid and long near cylindrical spout. It appears to still retain cotton wick in the end of its spout.

A black and white picture on black wood of six soldiers (some are injured). Three of them are boarding the helicopter while the others are heading toward it. The Helicopter has text "United States Army" on its tailUnited States Armyphotograph, 5 rar

Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Hamlet Street. An attractive house which was occupied by Sir John Quick, which leads to the belief that some of the Australian Constitution was drafted within its walls.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection

Framed colour Photograph of a Plaque and Display Case " THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE MEMBERS OF ITS ARMED FORCES WHO SERVED HONORABLY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA DURING THE VIETNAM CONFLICT"photograph, us military

Prior to the introduction of halothane, most anaesthetic agents were flammable or had other limitations such as nausea, arrhythmias or slow recovery. It was clear there was a need for a new, non-flammable anaesthetic agent. Fluothane is a brand name for halothane.Amber glass bottle with white rounded manufacturer's label and green printed text, with white metal screw top lid. The bottle is housed in its original cardboard packaging. Bottle has been decanted.halothane, fluothane, non-flammable, nausea, fluorinated

Round metal medallion which has a hole and jump ring at its top. The obverse has a image of John Wesley and the reverse an image of Charles Wesley. Text runs around the edges of both sides."JOHN WESLEY MA BORN 1703 DIED 1791 THE WORLD IS MY PARISH" "CHARLES WESLEY A BORN 1708 DIED 1738 THE WORLD IS MY PARISH"

S030.1Blue square leather box with blue velvet and cream satin lining containing S030.2 a silver communion paten which has an engraved inscription at its rim. On base: Gaunt's Stg S.1""A loving tribute to the memory of Margaret Pratt (Peg) a member of this Choir 21st October 1957"

Hand made varnished wooden box with gold lettering. The box has a drawer on the right edge and a slot on its top. The drawer has a small screw for opening. The lettering is hand painted with gold paint. "POOR FUND"poor fund

WW1 1914-1918WW1 era 1914-1915 May have been made from weapons field produceBrass and enamel letter opener. The handle has enamel coloring of gold, white, black and brown stripes with the opener blade being brass. May relate to WW1 weapon produce used in its manufacture. ww1, letter opener hand made, circa 1914-1918

Photocopy of article in 'Nunawading Gazette', 11 August 1993 on history of Prior's Hardware, Blackburn Road, Blackburn until its closure by current owners Rudolf and Lorraine Hoenen. From scrapbook of Jessie Williams.Photocopy of article in 'Nunawading Gazette', 11 August 1993 on history of Prior's Hardware, prior, leo, prior's hardware, blackburn, hoenen, rudolf, lorraine, williams, jessie, hardware stores, dud, geoff, hoskins, bob, lagalle, ted, wilby, margaret

A 20 year old factory outlet centre, 'Brandsmart Premium Outlet Centre' at 288 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading has 10 of its 58 stores unoccupied. Management was refurbishing and upgrading security & signage.A 20 year old factory outlet centre, 'Brandsmart Premium Outlet Centre' at 288 Whitehorse Road, Nunawadingshopping centres, whitehorse road, nunawading no. 288

The Old Colonists'Hall shopfronts underwent refurbishment and restoration in 2017-18.Colour photographs of a shopfront associated with the Old Colonist's Hall in Lydiard Street, Ballarat. This shopfront was refurbished in 2017-18 and returned to its original design. Post restoration the shops were used by Collins booksellers.old colonists' hall, shopfronts, collins books

Yields information about the services in Wendouree Parade and views of Lake Wendouree.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1968 of No. 17 on its way to Mt Pleasant with Lake Wendouree in the background. Tram has a Twin Lakes and Wilkinson Sword roof advert.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, lake wendouree, tram 17

An original newspaper cutting from The Illustrated London News 28 August 1852 regarding the steam-packet Great Britain leaving London for Port Phillip and Sydney.Realism, historical, etchings, newspaperAn original newspaper cutting from The Illustrated London News 02 April 1853 regarding the Royal Mail steam ship SS SYDNEY leaving London for Port Phillip and Sydney and its return journey.On the reverse - [NIL] iron-screw steam-ship, 1853, ss sydney, royal mail ship, port phillip, port jackson

BHS CollectionAn eight pages Bendigo Advertiser supplement from Saturday, February 16, 1963. Reconstruction supplement "The Advertiser" rises from its ashes, success crowns long odyssey. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.bendigo advertiser, reconstruction, 1963

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, inherited, owned, used and or donated by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Hand-made crocheted or lace reticule with a long cord and a flap opening. The bag is lined with cream voile. It relies on different kinds of stitching for its decorative effects as well as rosettes and round pom-poms.fashion accessories, clothing accessories, women's clothing -- accessories, bags -- handbags, bags -- reticules, bags -- purses