This photograph, taken on February 3, 1998, at Banksia Gardens, depicts a woman in a blue shirt and white trousers, diligently digging in a garden. In the foreground, a white garden feature with a chicken statue is visible. The image captures the pride and dedication involved in maintaining the gardens within public housing at Banksia Gardens in 1998, reflecting the community's commitment to creating and preserving green spaces.This photograph from Banksia Gardens holds significant historical and cultural value. It captures the pride and dedication involved in maintaining the gardens within public housing. The image reflects the community's commitment to creating and preserving green spaces, highlighting the importance of gardening in fostering a sense of pride and well-being among residents. Colour photograph on glossy paper.Taking pride in gardening public housing, banksia gardens 1998.gardening, banksia gardens estate, broadmeadows, community housing

Shirt - cotton, polyester fabric DPCU (Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform). Jungle colours - dark brown through to light brown, dark green and black. US Design. Shirt has long sleeves, collar, four front patch pockets with button down flaps. Sleeve cuffs with button. Buttons - plastic, dark green colour. Front closure. Marking on left front pocket - black ink stamp.Black ink stamp "U.S.M.C."passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, dpcu shirt, united states marine corps.

Gary Cook purchased the polo while on a tour in Vietnam for the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan in 2016.Green polo with yellow strip across middle and on edge of sleeves. Stylised images of animals relating to Australia and New Zealand. 50th Anniversary insignia on left top - white cross/ 50/ with hands clasped between Vietnam and Australian flags. Southern cross stitched in white on left collar and yellow star on right collar.50 Vietnam - Australia 2016 Veterans Day 2016 on back of collar50th anniversary, vietnam, long tan, polo, gary cook, cook, memorial

1. & 2. Trousers - green colour cotton twill fabric. Plastic buttons - brown colour. 1. Five button fly with two straps with metal buckles at waist, button down belt loops, two side pockets, two back pockets with button flap. Waist and pocket lining green cotton fabric. Left leg side pocket with button down flap. 2. Four button fly, button down belt loops, two side pockets, two back pockets with buttons. Two front of leg pockets with button down flap. Pocket lining - green polyester fabric. Green cotton manufacturers label inside back waist band. Army Work Dress commonly called "GREENS".Manufacturer's label - black ink print. 1. "C.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1963/ SIZE 15/ ^/ REGIMENTAL NO/ NAME" 2. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1986/ 6 / WAIST AND SIZE/ 89/995/ 8405.66.029.0606/ ARMY NO/ NAME". passchendaele barracks trust, uniforms, army, workdress, trousers