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Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph
Black and white photo of two men shaking hands. One is holding a cheque. Cardboard addition on back with information: Mr E. Betts, president of the Ararat Rotary 197 presenting cheque for $200 to Mr R.A. Blachford, president of Ararat and District Historical Society. Money to be used for mural paintings in oils by Ararat artist Mr Stan Kelly. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Central Hall, 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic, c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author.Central Hall, Tara Hall, circa 1957. The central hallway and grand staircase of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). This photograph provides the clearest evidence of the scale and building materials selected by Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. These include the murals on the second floor, the use of skylights, and the vaulted wooden panelling. byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Villa Alba Museum
Document - Catalogue of Villa Alba Interior Decorations : The Dining Room Frieze, 2000
The interior decoration of Villa Alba was completed by the interior decorating firm The Paterson Brothers. All of the interior surfaces of the house were painted, often with figurative murals. The frieze in the Dining Room of Villa Alba was completed by Hugh Paterson in 1883-4, and depicts scenes from Walter Scott's novels 'Rob Roy' and 'The Heart of Midlothian.' High quality photographic record of the frieze with annotations by Robyn Riddett9-page annotated photographic catalogue of the Walter Scott frieze in the Dining Room of Villa Alba, Kew, as painted by Hugh Paterson in 1883-1884. The (PDF) file includes the annotated photographs, taken by Trevor Mein for Robyn Riddett's study of the VA interior. The order of the photographs in the document was determined by Robyn Riddett. The scenes, depicted in panels, are taken from two Scott novels: 'Rob Roy' and 'The Heart of Midlothian'.villa alba museum, domestic interiors -- 1880s, hugh paterson, the paterson brothers, walter scott, the heart of midlothian, rob roy -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Sculpture - Limestone, Lady in the Wind
The late Robert Ulmann (1927-1999) was a well-known local Warrnambool artist, creating murals, sculptures and art works. The sculpture 'Lady in the Wind' was presented to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by Dr Ivor (Ivor Philip Quentin Scott 16-08/1928 - 1/11/2016) and his wife Deirdre Scott (dec.). This sculpture is significant for being a creation of Robert Ulmann, well known local Warrnambool artist. The sculpture titled "Lady in the Wind" by Robert Ulmann. Subject is a robed woman moving forward, long hair streaming behind her, clutching fabric of skirt in each hand. Created in 1975. Made of Mount Gambier stone. Plaque describing the sculpture is on a nearby wall. The sculpture was presented to Flagstaff hill by Ivor and Deirdre Scott."Robert Ulmann / "LADY IN THE WIND " ' Sculpture, Mt Gambier Stone, 1975. / Presented by Ivor and Deirdre Scott "flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, robert ulmann, sculpture in warrnambool, lady in the wind sculpture, warrnambool artist, flagstaff hill maritime village sculpture, ivor philip quentin scott, deirdre scott, ivor scott, lady in the wind -
Melbourne Legacy
Memorabilia - Object, Legacy Torch, c.1980s
Unknown. Assume produced for display or commemoration purposes. One has been used on the Centenary of ANZAC Street Art Mural on the back of Legacy House, Melbourne. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.The Legacy Torch created in metal. 'Logo' of Legacy ClubCast metal Legacy torch (two copies)torch, logos -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Mural, [Untitled], c1990
This mural was an community art project for Visual Arts Students. During this era the art students were based at Mt Helen Campus in 'A' Building, and the painting lecturers were Iain Reid and Doug Wright. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.This work was exhibited in an external situation since it was created. Over the decades sun and weather have taken their toll.art, artwork, mural, students, alumni -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, 06/11/1992
This display at the 1992 Wildflower Show in the Halls Gap Hall replicated the D'Alton home "Glenbower". The seated mannequin represents Henrietta D'Alton (artist) and the standing mannequin represents Ellen D'Alton. For further information about "Glenbower" and the Misses D'Alton see "Victoria's Wonderland", pp 79 & 123. ** the two copies are also originals, the third original is a slightly closer view of the display.The photo shows a stage display - a house has been set up to replicate "Glenbower". Two mannequins dressed in period costume are in front of the house, one standing and one seated at a table. A flower garden has been created around the scene and a mural showing rocky peaks can be seen in the background. The front of a stage with another display can be seen in the foreground."92 6 11" imprinted into bottom, right corner of photo.events, wildflower show -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fay Bridge, Extinction Rebellion protest mural, Platform 3095, 965 Main Road, Eltham, 29 January 2020
Extinction Rebellion protest mural painted on the western wall of Platform 3095 cafe facing the railway station Prior to September 2016 a grouping of five trees were planted in the small garden bed on the western end of the cafe in two groups either side of the traffic sign which at that stage was the taller By October 2017 the five trees had doubled in height to about 1m above the roof line By April 2018 the trees were all about 2m above the roof line By August 2019 all five trees had been cut down and the wall was a mixture of paint patches from ongoing graffitti attacks By January 2020 the wall had been adorned with this mural which appears to have discouraged ongoing graffitti attacks but its message is tinged with irony that five healthy young trees were removed fay bridge collection, 2020-01-29, eltham, platform 3095, extinction rebellion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - small photo album
The artist of the sketches Hans - Wolter von Gruenewaldt - ex South African Mining Engineer served in the North Africa campaign. This album also includes photos of visitors to the Tatura Museum, Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 and visitors to Camps 1, 2, 4 and 13 Photos include Murchison R.S.L clubhouse,which was Murchison P.O.W Camp,13 Recreation Hall, Colonel Walter Tinsley D.S.O who was appointed Commandant camp 13 1946, Folk Dancers from Hungary,Scotland, Yugoslavia, Russia, Spain, Holland, German waitress, African Mother and Child,, Asia, Australian swagman, Australian A.W.A.S, British Army W.O, British Naval Officer. Visitors to Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 Photos show a collection of the art work painted on walls of Camp 13 Recreation hall Small, green coloured photo albumHans-Wolter von Gruenewaldt, German P.O.W. painted these scenes and figures as murals on the walls of the camp 13 Recreation Hall. The hall was transferred to Murchison after WW2 and was purchased by the Murchison R.S.L. as its headquarters in 1955. These paintings can now be seen at the David Jones Nursing Home in Murchison.murchison pow recreation hall, german war cemetery -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 85 July 1992
Contents: • 25th Anniversary 1967-1992 • Twenty Fifth Anniversary Meeting Panel: Images of Eltham with David Armfield, Piers Bateman, Wendi Henderson, Hilary Jackman and Lesly Martin • Andrew Ross School House Museum Project • Lots of Other News • Eltham Heritage Mural • 50 Year Residents’ Lunch • Eltham Cultural Heritage Tour The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - digital Images, Warren Doubleday
Set of 6 digital images featured on the building on the south west corner of Barkly and Cobden Sts, the Mount Pleasant tram terminus. Taken 12/11/2020 .1 - general view .2 - view of the main panel with interpretative panels. .3 and .4 - view of the interpretative panels with credits - includes photo turned into a mural by Bob Wilson. .5 - map panel .6 - pamphlet box.trams, tramways, mount pleasant terminus, barkly st, history, heritage, interpretation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Ministry of Transport, "Transport - Victoria", c1980
Sixteen page, full cover book titled "Transport - Victoria", published by the Ministry of Transport c1980 - Robert Maclellan as Minister soon after the establishment of the Ministry, combining VicRail, MMTB, TRB, CRB, MURLA, Westgate Bridge Authority, and the Railway Construction Board. Gives details of each of the component authorities, maps, their work, with the part of the Spencer St Station History of Transport Mural on the front cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, vicrail, crb, transport regulation board, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Metcard mural's long and winding journey”, 17/04/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Metcard mural's long and winding journey” by Tom Cowie Newspaper clipping from the Age 17/04/2020 Josh Cohen has created "Metcard Art", recreations of Melbourne's landmarks using Metcards. Metcards were sourced from personal collection, friends and eBay and artwork took 6 months to produce. Created for the Signature of M art competition in 2007.trams, tramways, metcard, melbourne, art -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, 06/11/1992
This display at the 1992 Wildflower Show in the Halls Gap Hall replicated the D'Alton home "Glenbower". The seated mannequin represents Henrietta D'Alton (artist) and the standing mannequin represents Ellen D'Alton. For further information about "Glenbower" and the Misses D'Alton see "Victoria's Wonderland", pp 79 & 123. ** copy is actually a second original from a slightly different angle.The photo shows a stage display - a house can be seen on the right - set up to replicate "Glenbower". Two mannequins dressed in period costume are in front of the house, one standing and one seated at a table. A flower garden has been created around the scene and a mural showing rocky peaks can be seen in the background. The front of a stage with another display and two grey chairs can be seen in the foreground."92 6 11" imprinted into bottom, right corner of photo.events, wildflower show -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MUSICAL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Musical: the house of music in Rowan Street Bendigo. It is said the opera singer Amy Castles commissioned this house for her old singing teacher Edward Allen Bindley in 1902. In the centre of the house was a music room with a folding partition at one end. Behind the partition was a passage way with a mural which provided a backdrop for stage rehearsals. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, First half 20th century
The illustrations in this book are attributed to EULALIE. Eulalie ( Eulalie M. (Eulalie Minfred Banks), 1895-1999) was born in London and illustrated more than 50 children's books as well as cards, calendars and even murals. She died at 104 and was still painting into her 90's. This book is a children's story book and has been well used. It seems to be aimed at very young children.This book is a typical example a child's story book of the 1940's.A children's story book with large colourful illustrations. It is the story of a young boy's visit to London zoo and has illustrations of Australian animals. The cover and first pages are missing.book-children's eulalie-banks -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - Photograph album, Tatura Water Tower Mural Project
Book presented to the Museum from Tatura RSL showing the work that went into creating the Tatura Water Tower Mural. The Water tower on the north side, depict a full size picture of Sir John Monash in uniform. The south side of the tower depicts a thread of poppies. Sir John was the engineer who designed the water tower which was opened in 1912. A letter from Tatura RSL is in the book.White hard covered book. Front has two pictures of a water tower. One has poppies on it and the other a man in Army uniform. Back cover has to picture of part of a building with Victory Hall on it and the Australian flag up a flag pole flying.tatura rsl, tatura water tower mural, sir john monash, water tower engineers -
Merri-bek City Council
Acrylic on watercolour paper, Mandy Nicholson, Birrarung dragonflies in the rain, 2006
Primarily a painter, Mandy Nicholson also produces ceramics, carvings, murals, prints, designs and children’s clothing. Born in 1975, Nicholson was raised in Healesville and belongs to the Wurundjeri-willam (Woiwurrung language) clan of the Kulin Nation. Mandy’s paintings often represent important cultural rituals and are executed in her distinct graphic style. She uses the traditional motifs of her people blended with contemporary interpretation. -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Illawarra images
Illawarra was the name given to the Geelong office of the Association for the Blind. These physical photographs were unfortunately too damaged to be retained in the collection, so a digital image was taken. 1. 1977 - Unnamed people undertaking carpentry at Illawarra. 2. 1970 to1980's - The Illawarra building in Pakington Street, Newtown. 3. 1970 to 1980's - A seascape mural with raised sea animals and corals was presented by the Embroiders Guild for the benefit of AFB members. An unknown female is feeling the mural. 4. 1970 to 1980's - A fragrance garden at Illawarra completely maintained by the Geelong Pelargonium Society, enables AFB members to enjoy the plants by their distinctive perfumes of lemon, lime, nutmeg and peppermint. A female stands in front of a garden bed and smells a pelargonium leaf. 5. 1982 - To encourage independence from costly and impersonal health services, diabetics attend Illawarra to learn self-management of their condition at home. A dietitian speaks with diabetics on treatment. 6. 1976 - The Geelong office of the AFB at Illawarra.6 digital images of Illawarra and the people involved with itillawarra (geelong), association for the blind -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Egyptian Sheikh riding a donkey - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting Egyptian Sheikh riding a donkey. The donkey is following a dog that has a carrot tied to its tail. Following the sheikh are two women and a duck. One woman is carrying wood on her head and both women are possibly harem slaves. The photo also shows one of the Pyramids and two palm trees.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, naval officer in full uniform - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a naval officer in full uniform.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, sergeant holding a swaggers stick - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting male staff - sergeant holding a swaggers stick, accompanied by "Micky Mouse" in staff sergeant uniform.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, female highland dancer - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting female highland dancer.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Australian swaggy and magpie - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a male, typical Australian swaggy, magpie looking on.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Male Cossack dancer - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a cossack dancer, male.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, male and female dancers - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting male and female dancers.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, native woman carrying a baby - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting a native woman carrying a baby on her back.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Dutch man smoking pipe - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one Dutch man smoking a pipe, wearing a light blue top, patched brown trousers and clogs.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, German Waitress carrying beer mugs - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one German waitress carrying mugs of beer.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Male dancer in Spanish hat - caricature, 1941-1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). Colour photo of a caricature painting by Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt depicting one male dancer, red jacket, white shirt, black trousers and Spanish hat.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures