Camellia japonica, one of the best known species of camellia, was originally imported to Australia in 1838. A flower that is associated with manicured lawns and highly cultivated gardens of yesteryear remains ever popular today, thriving in gardens throughout southern and eastern Australia. In Camellia and Japonica, Kate Hudson depicts the common camellia, sometimes called the Rose of winter, in a glorious floral arrangement of deep red blooms with dark green foliage displayed in a rectangular shaped vase featuring a black and white Art Deco style design.The balance and harmony of Hudson’s compositions, together with her use of colour accents, form the basis of her highly decorative and patterned prints. The result, when combined with a distinctive geometric motif, is the creation of a traditional floral still life with a contemporary twist.

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The contemporary art work by Paul Compton of a handmade book, teapot and two works on paper is inspired by Bundoora Homestead. Paul Compton is a local artist who grew up in Reservoir and still lives locally. His work reflects his affection for and knowledge of Bundoora Homestead. In the recent exhibition High Tea at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre this work was the favourite of visitors. The handmade book has a pop up image of the Homestead and visitors are encouraged to handle the book. It is an absorbing interactive art work with deep roots in the local community.

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Li Bai (701-762) is the greatest romantic poet in Tang Dynasty of China. He was given a post at the Hanlin Academy, which served to provide a source of scholarly expertise for the emperor.He was dismissed for an unknown indiscretion, and was sent into exile to the south-west by the Emperor. There after he wandered throughout China for the rest of his life. His creative inspiration emerged while drinking alcohol. His remaining 1,100 poetic creations reflect his unrestricted, romantic spirit.

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From Title Page - "THE AUSTRALIAN/ LIGHT HORSE/ The Magnificent Australian Force and its decisive victories in Arabia in World War 1".Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, yellow and brown colour background. Gold, red, black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated front - two sepia photographs of soldiers on horseback. Back - three small photographs, sepia and colour soldier in local costume, soldier on horseback, group three soldiers on horse book. 549 pages - cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs and maps.publications, books, military history, australian light horse

Black and white reproduction print from an original commercial print of the "Victorian Tramways Union Popular Conductresses Competition" ball in 1944. Features 12 ladies standing or seated for a formal photograph at the ball. Has the name of the ladies, underneath. Most popular conductress. Back Row Miss J Lake Miss J McCurdy Mrs. S. Mitchell - Ballarat Mrs G. Morrison Mrs. M Berry Mrs R. Bale Front Row Mrs L. Pickup Mrs. M. Holmes Mrs D. Rosewarne Miss M. Pelly Mrs. W. Gibson - Preston Depot, mother of donor. Miss B, Campara President - R. Broadby - Essendon Depot Hon Secretary - H. Nott - Malvern Depot Photographer - Adamson Melbourne. .1 - large A4 with top line cut off .2 - small A5 photo with top line and photographer etc details. See Reg Item 181 for a funding raising ticket of Mrs. W. Gibson See Reg Item 1026 for a story about this photograph that appeared in the Autumn 1982 (Reg Item 1026.8) Metra News or see image htd180i3 for the story. Added 17-9-2015.On .2 - in ink (Top line of writing missing on larger photo) and "My dear Mum - Winifred Gibson (Preston Depot)trams, tramways, most popular conductress competition, conductresses, world war 2

A publication of 358 pages including 16 pages of illustrations, maps and photographs. The front cover features a photo of the author in front of a flock of penguins. The back cover includes a synopsis and photographs.non-fictionDiana Patterson was searching for her path in life when she was bitten by the Antarctic bug in her late twenties. With dogged determination, she set her sights on becoming the leader at one of Australia's Antarctic research stations - a lofty aspiration, considering this was definitely a bloke's world. She was knocked back four times, but it didn't deter her - and at the age of 38 Diana became the first woman in charge of Mawson, a small, mostly male community of scientists and tradies living in each other's pockets 24/7, thousands of miles from the comforts of home. The Ice Beneath My Feet is an intimate and riveting account of Diana's Antarctic dream. The day-to-day reality of life in this frozen environment and the adventures of the delightful, vital characters we meet along the way (men, huskies, penguins!) are utterly captivating, and a must-read for anyone with a love for adventure. diana patterson, women scientists

The Lowen family home at East Burwood, shown in about 1925, was removed and the property sold to allow Blackburn Road to continue through to meet up with Burwood Road. (Now Burwood Highway)Black and white photograph of a weatherboard house with a post and wire fence along the drive, and woman standing near the side of the houselowen family houses east burwood

Soft cover plastic bound 105-page A4 size book with photocopied images of early and modern features of the memorial and surrounding area.