Three copies of the Australian Tradition, two copies of June 1996 and one copy of March 1997. Contains club news, an article on the Thirtieth National Folk Festival, regular Functions at Other Venues, Membership Forms and Contacts. March issue has a postscript on the Nariel Creek Folk Festival 1996/7Festival Guide, the Multicultural Nature of Australian Traditional Social Dance, Festival Guide, Regular Functions at Other Venues, Application Form, Newsletter Contributors and Contacts.clubs, music, victorian folk music club, peter ellis collection, australian tradition, victorian folk music club incorporated, harry gardner, betty davis, rick garrick, wongawilli colonial dance club, jo cresswell, wliza carthy, nancy kerr, ted egan, martin pearson, james fagan, alistair hulett, dave swarbrick, danny spooner, bernard bolan, simon nicol, ric sanders, roy bailey, nina simone, kristina olsen, phil wilson, elma gardner, bill buttler, maree buttler, jane bullock, melbourne folk club, bush dance and music club bendigo, the peninsula folk club, comhaltas ceoltoiri eirann, danswyr cumreig melbourne, melbourne scottish fiddle club, aussie music workshop and session, scottish box and fiddle group, fiddlers' workshop, colonial dancers, geelong folk music club, tsdav, modern american square dance workshops, shirley andrews

Documents relating to the National Folk Festival 96 held in Canberra on 4th to 8th April 1996. Included are suggestions for activities, information for performers, Festival Shop, Emu Creek Bush Band CD Launch and Performers' Consignment Stock List. Also Australian Tradition at the 1994 National Folk Festival, Canberra with a program of events for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There were dances, music and a Colonial Parade. Forthcoming Events are also listed. There are some small photos. Also Suggestions for the 1994 National Folk Festival Canberra by the Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo combined with the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band. Pasted onto the bottom of the page are two sketches of kangaroos, emus and some other animals and birds either dancing or playing instruments.clubs, music, national folk festival, peter ellis collection, j williams, peter ellis, emu creek bush band, maggi kerr andrew, jo cresswell, phil wilson, alan russ, joseph jenkins, welsh swagman, bendigo bush dance and music club, 1994 national fold festival - canberra, gwen burke, graeme murray, peter ellis, wongawilli colonial dance club inc, emu creek bush band, wongacreek, rob & olya willis, gwen burke, graeme murray, crooked corner band, john warne, peter painter, stan treacy, athol & eileen mccoy, tex morton, carrie milliner, jeff brownrigg, carole garland, bruce cameron

Hardcover book with dustjacket. 'THE DIGGERS' is printed at the top in olive green letters and just to the right is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem on a red panel. The cover shows a painting of soldiers on horseback charging across a field. At the bottom of the cover is printed in white text : makers of the Australian Military tradition.non-fictionHere are over 140 noteworthy military careers, covering the colonial war and the Great War, told by Australia's leading historians. It is a fascinating look at the men and women who established the reputation of the Australian Digger in the annals of world history. [From Trove]australian armed forces biography, colonial forces biography

Program titled 'Multiculturalism is Not a New Word'. MC was Dennis O'Keeffe, Official Address by Ted Egan. Featuring Ted Egan, Rob Willis, Peter Ellis, Enda Kenny, Dave Di Santi, Dave DeHugard, Wongawilli Dance Band, Campbell the Swagman and Heroines Riding Bareback. Preservation of Australia's Traditions and Heritage Society Booklet Launch by Dave Di Santi. Printed on the back are sketches of different nationalities.entertainment, music, songs, peter ellis collection, dennis o'keeffe, ted egan, rob willis, peter ellis, enda kenny, dave di santi, dave dehugard, wongawilli dance band, campbell the swagman, heroines riding bareback, preservation of australia's traditions and heritage society

The Exceptional Melbourne Cup. Tuesday November 3rd 1942 - Tavoy Burma. A story of Australian Tradition, honour, resourcefulness and courage. Charles Lewis for his father, Warren Hastings Lewis.Soft cardboard cover, black print on front / back. Blue background, front illustrated, 3 colour photos the trophy cup. 33 cut, plain, white, pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos, maps, illustrations.book, burma, pow, cup, melbourne

Two pages document titled: The Pie - Australia's finest tradition. Written by Doris Leadbetter, researched by Garran Wilkinson, October, 1991. Also one page document titled: Cornish pasty story by Garran Wilkinson, Sales division.bendigo, business, gillies bros

The University's mace was carried in procession for the first time during the Graduation ceremonies in May 1996. The mace was presented to the University by former Chief Commissioner of the Ballarat City Council, Vern Robson, at a ceremony on 02 February, following a national competition for its design, sponsored by the Council. (The Flag, Issue 2, July 1996) Nineteen artists responded to the competition which called for a design that would embody a distinctive Australian image reflecting the heritage of the city and in relationship with gold, an Aboriginal element and the history of the University. The winning entry, dominated by a poppet head, was submitted by Central Victorian artist/sculptor Trefor Prest, a sessional lecturer in sculpture at the University.(The Flag, Issue 2, July 1996) The Herald Sun of 03 February 1996 reported 'the new mace shows importance elements of Ballarat's heritage as well as the university's focus on the future. The artist emphasises the egalitarian nature of Australia as embodied in Ballarat's famous slice of history - the Eureka uprising. ... The mace has a poppet head at the top of the shaft - an unusual element for a mace - but it represents Ballarat's mining history and the University's evolution from the Ballarat School of Mines. An opening egg at the top stands for the nurturing of development and learning. The mace's straight shaft is depicted as the tree of knowledge and, incorporating a bark canoe scar, Ballarat's Aboriginal heritage. At the end of the shaft is a surveying device, which represents precision and accuracy ads embodied in the university's academic pursuits.' Bob Morrell of the University organised the national competition to design the mace and said 'It is in keeping with the university's logo, 'proudly flying the flag', which incorporates the Southern Cross.' This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Trefor Prest lectured in Sculpture at the University of Ballarat from 1995-1996.The mace symbolises the office of the Chancellor. The design of the mace is the outcome of a national competition and represents the cultural diversity of Australia. The poppet head on the top of the mace refers to gold mining, which underpinned the development of Ballarat. The protruding spikes recall the Eureka Stockade. The 'egg' shape enfolds and nurtures the development of knowledge and learning. The shaft with the three 'branches' represents the Tree of Knowledge, and includes a bark canoe scar which recognises the integration of black and white Australian traditions. The lower part of the shaft culminates in a device suggestive of scientific or surveying and measuring technology. This represents precision and accuracy embodied in the academic pursuits of Federation University Australia.art, artwork, trefor prest, prest, mace, federation university, university, eureka stockade, aborigines, scarred tree, mining, university mace, ballarat

"The Board, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Staff acknowledge and record for posterity the outstanding service given to blind and vision impaired people in Victoria. This exceptional contribution was made in a selfless and warmhearted manner and continues Vision Australia's tradition of caring and sharing. Inherent in the many attributes displayed were the admirable qualities of leadership, loyalty, consistency of purpose, and a great generosity of spirit. In recognition of this distinguished service we now pay tribute to and honour Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell in the presentation of the John Wilson Award on 6th October 2000." Signed by John Cook - Chief Executive Officer, ? Chairman, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Malcolm Daubney, President.1 white A3 page with blue border around edgevision australia foundation, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell

The bell was salvaged from RMS Australia and it was tradition for nurses to ring it when celebrating success in their exams.The photographic collection at the RCH has been identified as especially significant, and comparative research suggests that it is one of the biggest and most diverse visual records of children’s health held by any hospital in Australia. Spanning more than a century, the collection traces the changes in how children have been cared for. It also reveals the daily experiences of hospital staff and patients over its long history, and the deeply personal stories of medical care that can result in sorrow or relief.Black and white photograph loose in sleeve

Rennie Ellis (1940–2003) was as a pivotal figure in Australian visual culture. He was both a documentary photographer and a prominent presence in advertising, television and photography. Ellis was known for his candid documentary images of contemporary Australian life. His photographs of social events, such as music festivals, fashion parades or nightclubs are iconic, but his practice also encompassed the grittier side of life. In his AFL series, Ellis skilfully portrays the nation’s passion for the game, extending his lens beyond the boundary line to showcase the spirited fans alongside the on-field action. In Ellis’ photograph Malcom Fraser, VFL Grand Final 1979 we see a young supporter shake hands with Liberal Prime Minister, Malcom Fraser. In the grand Australian tradition, politicians and PMs are active in the football sphere. This work was shown in the 2017 Counihan Gallery exhibition Leather Poisoning, along with many other works by Ellis capturing the nations love of the game. Donated by the Rennie Ellis Photographic Archive

The Commonwealth military bugle is a brass musical instrument historically used by the Australian Army, symbolizing tradition and honor. Bugles are used for signaling commands, ceremonies, and other official functions, playing a significant role in military traditions.every, bugler, 5th battalion infantry brigade

In 1902 a badge was sought for the Australian contingents raised after Federation for service in South Africa. After that war the original design was modified, and this badge was worn throughout the First and Second World Wars. Other modifications have followed, though the central feature of the "Rising Sun", the collection of bayonets radiating in a semi-circle from a crown, remains an integral part of Australian military tradition. In August 2025, the 8th iteration was updated to feature the Tudor Crown, reflecting the reign of King Charles III.The Australian Army’s Rising Sun badge is one of the nation's most recognisable military symbols. Nine small & three large Rising Sun badges. Some have pins & attachments & others are missing them.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesrising sun, badge, australian army, australia military badges

Although the caption reads'Sunbury, Victoria, Australia', the picture is not of any specific Sunbury event. Instead it typifies frequent occurrences that took place across the area from the 1850s to the early years of the nineteenth century when people travelled along roads to the goldfields during the gold rush era and later seeking work during times of economic stress.The picture has captured an era in Australia's history when people were on the move seeking their fortunes on the gold fields or seeking work during times of economic depression. A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format of five men carrying swags and their billies as they walk along an unmade road. Written along the top LH corner is 'Sunbury, Victoria, Australia'. On the back of the card in the lower RH corner is information explaining expressions relevant to the swagman traditions in Australia.swagmen, sunbury

A large dark blue soft cover book with the the title written in large red letters at the top,on a white stripe underneath this is written Special Bicentennial Edition and under this on the dark blue are five white stars depicting the Southern Cross four of the stars has the face of a historical person on it and the fifth star has an old sailing ship.non-fictionbicentennial, settlement, politics, religion, sport, food, 1788, business, population, booms, anglo australia.

Boroondara General Cemetery, often referred to as Kew cemetery, is one of the oldest cemeteries in Victoria, Australia, created in the tradition of the Victorian garden cemetery. The cemetery, located in Kew, a suburb of Melbourne, is listed as a heritage place on the Victorian Heritage Register. Framed pastel drawing, donated to the Kew Historical Society in 1965 of the entrance to Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery, believed to be drawn by the sister of the artist George Bell. The drawing shows one of the entrances to the Cemetery before the construction of the high brick wall in 1895. This would be consistent with the life of Caroline Bell (1872-1947). The artist's perspective is estimated to be near the west end of the cemetery, perhaps in Victoria Park.caroline ethel bell (1872-1947), boroondara general (kew) cemetery, victoria park

In the Australian army (whose regimental traditions are largely those of the British army) the red sash is worn by sergeants and warrant officers on ceremonial parades-the sash and it's colour came from it being used to drag wounded soldiers out of the battle line and to the rear in the times when battle was a close quarters fight.In the Australian army (whose regimental traditions are largely those of the British army) the red sash is worn by sergeants and warrant officers on ceremonial parades-the sash and it's colour came from it being used to drag wounded soldiers out of the battle line and to the rear in the times when battle was a close quarters fight.Two red sashes made from woven fabric with red cording/fringe at both endsNilred sash, army, ceremonial

A plume of emu feathers was worn in the puggaree of the slouch hat by Australian Light Horse. The tradition was continued by Australian armoured regiments wearing a smaller tuft of emu plumes behind the hat badge on the black beret. In 1992, the slouch hat with plumes was reintroduced as the official head dress of the Roya Australian Armoured corps although the black beret continues to be worn as work dress.A bunch of emu feathers attached to a piece of tanned skin.emu, light horse, plume

The Victorian Scottish Regiment was an infantry unit of the Colony of Victoria Australia raised in 1898. It became part of the Australian Commonwealth Military forces in 1901 and was later renamed the 5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment. In 1960 the Victorian Scottish Regiment became the Royal Victoria Regiment and the present 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment is today the custodian of its Australian-Scottish customs and traditions. Officer's full dress scarlet wool doublet with yellow stand collar and cuffs, and Inverness skirts. Left front of doublet, cuffs and Inverness skirts all edged with white piping. Lower edge of collar, cuffs and skirts are decorated with three rows of doubled, 1/8” silver Russian braid; each row completed with a large whitemetal coloured metal "King Edward VII Australian Commonwealth" button of the period 1901-1911. 5/8” silver lace around top of collar, and top and seam of gauntlet cuff. Silver braid shoulder straps and screw buttons MISSING. Eight large buttons at front of tunic, and two at back waist. Two large brass belt hooks at side waist of doublet. Lower front skirt flaps have welt pockets lined with linen. Body of tunic lined with a white wool mixture, lightly padded around the underarms. Lower skirt flaps lined with a medium weight cream wool twill and upper smaller flaps lined with a finer cream wool twill. Sleeves lined with cream cotton twill and written in blue ink on lotter right opening lining is '5-7 37'. Collar lined with red wool and neck fastened with two brass hook and eyes. No black patent leather tab at collar.blue ink on lotter right opening lining is '5-7 37'vsr, victorian scottish regiment, australian army, 5th battalion, 5th battalion victorian scottish regiment, royal australian infantry corps, rainf, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment, pipes and drums, officer, full dress, doublet, scottish dress

This photograph captures a joyful moment from Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, believed to have taken place at Greenvale Reservoir in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The image shows a person dressed as Santa Claus distributing gifts to a group of children seated on the grass in an outdoor setting, surrounded by trees and open space. Such events were a common tradition in Australian schools, marking the end of the school year and the beginning of the summer holidays. The relaxed, outdoor atmosphere and festive elements—such as Santa’s presence and the children’s engagement—reflect the community spirit and celebratory practices of the time. This photo offers a glimpse into the social and cultural life of suburban Melbourne in the early 1990s, highlighting the importance of shared experiences, public spaces, and the joy of childhood during the holiday season.This photograph is of cultural and social significance as a visual record of Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, believed to have taken place at Greenvale Reservoir in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. It captures a moment of festive generosity, with Santa Claus handing out gifts to children gathered in an outdoor setting, reflecting the communal spirit and celebratory traditions of Australian school life in the late 20th century. The image illustrates the role of public education in fostering inclusive, community-oriented experiences, where end-of-year events provided opportunities for joy, connection, and shared memory-making. The use of natural public spaces for such gatherings underscores the importance of accessible environments in supporting social cohesion and childhood wellbeing. As a historical document, the photograph offers insight into the values and practices of the time, highlighting the enduring significance of holiday celebrations in shaping the cultural identity of suburban Melbourne communities. Colour photograph on glossy paper in portrait format.PH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868jacana, jacana primary school, christmas picnic, 1990, father christmas

This photograph captures a festive moment from Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, believed to have been held at Greenvale Reservoir in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The image reflects a cherished tradition in Australian school communities, where end-of-year celebrations marked the close of the academic calendar and the beginning of the summer holidays. Greenvale Reservoir, known for its expansive parklands and family-friendly amenities, was a popular choice for such gatherings. The presence of Santa Claus and children seated on the grass highlights the joyful and informal nature of the event, emphasising the importance of community, celebration, and childhood experiences in suburban Melbourne during the early 1990s. This scene offers a nostalgic glimpse into the social fabric of the time, illustrating how schools fostered a sense of belonging and festive spirit through outdoor events that brought together students, staff, and families.This photograph holds cultural and social significance as a visual record of Jacana Primary School’s 1990 Christmas picnic, an event believed to have taken place at Greenvale Reservoir—a well-known recreational site in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. It represents community-based celebrations typical of suburban Australian life in the late 20th century. The image captures the spirit of school-end festivities that brought together students, families, and educators in a relaxed, outdoor setting. The presence of Santa Claus and festive decorations reflects the traditions and values of the time, highlighting the role of public education in fostering community cohesion and shared cultural experiences. As a historical document, the photograph offers insight into the social fabric of the era, the use of public spaces for communal gatherings, and the enduring importance of childhood celebration in Australian life.Colour photograph on glossy paper of children in a park.PH18289 (crossed out) PH-4209 (crossed out) PH-4868jacana, jacana primary school, christmas picnic, 1990, santa claus

1. Musical and linguistic perspectives on Aboriginal song Allan Marett and Linda Barwick Song brings language and music together. Great singers are at once musicians and wordsmiths, who toss rhythm, melody and word against one another in complex cross-play. In this paper we outline some initial findings that are emerging from our interdisciplinary study of the musical traditions of the Cobourg region of western Arnhem Land, a coastal area situated in the far north of the Australian continent 350 kilometres northeast of Darwin. We focus on a set of songs called Jurtbirrk, sung in Iwaidja, a highly endangered language, whose core speaker base is now located in the community of Minjilang on Croker Island. We bring to bear analytical methodologies from both musicology and linguistics to illuminate this hitherto undocumented genre of love songs. 2. Iwaidja Jurtbirrk songs: Bringing language and music together Linda Barwick (University of Sydney), Bruce Birch and Nicholas Evans (University of Melbourne) Song brings language and music together. Great singers are at once musicians and wordsmiths, who toss rhythm, melody and word against one another in complex cross-play. In this paper we outline some initial findings that are emerging from our interdisciplinary study of the musical traditions of the Cobourg region of western Arnhem Land, a coastal area situated in the far north of the Australian continent 350 kilometres northeast of Darwin. We focus on a set of songs called Jurtbirrk, sung in Iwaidja, a highly endangered language, whose core speaker base is now located in the community of Minjilang on Croker Island. We bring to bear analytical methodologies from both musicology and linguistics to illuminate this hitherto undocumented genre of love songs. 3. Morrdjdjanjno ngan-marnbom story nakka, ?songs that turn me into a story teller?: The morrdjdjanjno of western Arnhem Land Murray Garde (University of Melbourne) Morrdjdjanjno is the name of a song genre from the Arnhem Land plateau in the Top End of the Northern Territory and this paper is a first description of this previously undocumented song tradition. Morrdjdjanjno are songs owned neither by individuals or clans, but are handed down as ?open domain? songs with some singers having knowledge of certain songs unknown to others. Many morrdjdjanjno were once performed as part of animal increase rituals and each song is associated with a particular animal species, especially macropods. Sung only by men, they can be accompanied by clap sticks alone or both clap sticks and didjeridu. First investigations reveal that the song texts are not in everyday speech but include, among other things, totemic referential terms for animals which are exclusive to morrdjdjanjno. Translations from song language into ordinary register speech can often be ?worked up? when the song texts are discussed in their cultural and performance context. The transmission of these songs is severely endangered at present as there are only two known singers remaining both of whom are elderly. 4. Sung and spoken: An analysis of two different versions of a Kun-barlang love song Isabel O?Keeffe (nee Bickerdike) (University of Melbourne) In examining a sung version and a spoken version of a Kun-barlang love song text recorded by Alice Moyle in 1962, I outline the context and overall structure of the song, then provide a detailed comparative analysis of the two versions. I draw some preliminary conclusions about the nature of Kun-barlang song language, particularly in relation to the rhythmic setting of words in song texts and the use of vocables as structural markers. 5. Simplifying musical practice in order to enhance local identity: Rhythmic modes in the Walakandha wangga (Wadeye, Northern Territory) Allan Marett (University of Sydney) Around 1982, senior performers of the Walakandha wangga, a repertory of song and dance from the northern Australian community of Wadeye (Port Keats), made a conscious decision to simplify their complex musical and dance practice in order to strengthen the articulation of a group identity in ceremonial performance. Recordings from the period 1972?82 attest to a rich diversity of rhythmic modes, each of which was associated with a different style of dance. By the mid-1980s, however, this complexity had been significantly reduced. I trace the origin of the original complexity, explore the reasons why this was subsequently reduced, and trace the resultant changes in musical practice. 6. ?Too long, that wangga?: Analysing wangga texts over time Lysbeth Ford (University of Sydney) For the past forty or so years, Daly region song-men have joined with musicologists and linguists to document their wangga songs. This work has revealed a corpus of more than one hundred wangga songs composed in five language varieties Within this corpus are a few wangga texts recorded with their prose versions. I compare sung and spoken texts in an attempt to show not only what makes wangga texts consistently different from prose texts, but also how the most recent wangga texts differ from those composed some forty years ago. 7. Flesh with country: Juxtaposition and minimal contrast in the construction and melodic treatment of jadmi song texts Sally Treloyn (University of Sydney) For some time researchers of Centralian-style songs have found that compositional and performance practices that guide the construction and musical treatment of song texts have a broader social function. Most recently, Barwick has identified an ?aesthetics of parataxis or juxtaposition? in the design of Warumungu song texts and musical organisation (as well as visual arts and dances), that mirrors social values (such as the skin system) and forms 'inductive space' in which relationships between distinct classes of being, places, and groups of persons are established. Here I set out how juxtaposition and minimal contrast in the construction and melodic treatment of jadmi-type junba texts from the north and north-central Kimberley region similarly create 'inductive space' within which living performers, ancestral beings, and the country to which they are attached, are drawn into dynamic, contiguous relationships. 8. The poetics of central Australian Aboriginal song Myfany Turpin (University of Sydney) An often cited feature of traditional songs from Central Australia (CA songs) is the obfuscation of meaning. This arises partly from the difficulties of translation and partly from the difficulties in identifying words in song. The latter is the subject of this paper, where I argue it is a by-product of adhering to the requirements of a highly structured art form. Drawing upon a set of songs from the Arandic language group, I describe the CA song as having three independent obligatory components (text, rhythm and melody) and specify how text is set to rhythm within a rhythmic and a phonological constraint. I show how syllable counting, for the purposes of text setting, reflects a feature of the Arandic sound system. The resultant rhythmic text is then set to melody while adhering to a pattern of text alliteration. 9. Budutthun ratja wiyinymirri: Formal flexibility in the Yol?u manikay tradition and the challenge of recording a complete repertoire Aaron Corn (University of Sydney) with Neparr? a Gumbula (University of Sydney) Among the Yol?u (people) of north-eastern Arnhem Land, manikay (song) series serve as records of sacred relationships between humans, country and ancestors. Their formal structures constitute the overarching order of all ceremonial actions, and their lyrics comprise sacred esoteric lexicons held nowhere else in the Yol?u languages. A consummate knowledge of manikay and its interpenetrability with ancestors, country, and parallel canons of sacred y�ku (names), bu?gul (dances) and miny'tji (designs) is an essential prerequisite to traditional leadership in Yol?u society. Drawing on our recordings of the Baripuy manikay series from 2004 and 2005, we explore the aesthetics and functions of formal flexibility in the manikay tradition. We examine the individuation of lyrical realisations among singers, and the role of rhythmic modes in articulating between luku (root) and bu?gul'mirri (ceremonial) components of repertoire. Our findings will contribute significantly to intercultural understandings of manikay theory and aesthetics, and the centrality of manikay to Yol?u intellectual traditions. 10. Australian Aboriginal song language: So many questions, so little to work with Michael Walsh Review of the questions related to the analysis of Aboriginal song language; requirements for morpheme glossing, component package, interpretations, prose and song text comparison, separation of Indigenous and ethnographic explanations, candour about collection methods, limitations and interpretative origins.maps, colour photographs, tablesyolgnu, wadeye, music and culture

This is a trophy awarded at a camp of the 4/19 Light Horse Regiment. This regiment appeared to have been based in the Corangamite region of the Western District and included regiment members from Warrnambool. It is not known exactly what type of competition was an ‘Officers Flutter’. Light Horse regiments were cavalry regiments that were established at the time of the Crimean War in the 1860s. During the First World War the 4th Light Horse served with distinction in France, Gallipoli and Palestine. In 1948 the 17th Prince of Wales Light Horse, the 19th Yarrowee Light Horse and the 4th (ex 20th ) Corangamite Light Horse amalgamated to form a revived 4/19 Light Horse. This regiment kept alive the tradition of the original Light Horse units, becoming part of the Australian Army Reserve and members served in Vietnam and East Timor. This cup is of interest as an example of the trophies awarded for competition at a Light Horse regiment camp in the 1930s. This is a metal cup (silver amalgam)) with two side handles and a narrow stem attached to a silver base. The cup is attached to a brown Bakelite stand. The inside of the cup has some white paint streaks and the cup itself is much stained and pock-marked. ‘Westminster’ 4/19 L.H. Camp 1938 Officers Flutter light horse regiments. warrnambool district, history of warrnambool

These Union Jack flags are believed to have been used in the celebrations in Warrnambool on the occasion in 1953 of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 (oral tradition only). Warrnambool celebrated with street parades, shop decorations and displays, concerts, church services and dinners. It was customary at the time to use the British flag more than the Australian one. These flags are retained because of their possible connection to mid 20th century Warrnambool celebrations (1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11).These are seven Union Jack flags made of cloth with red, white and blue colouring. The flags are pasted on to thin circular-shaped wooden sticks. The flags are a little worn, especially near the pasted sections and some of the colours are rubbed. coronation of queen elizabeth 11, history of warrnambool

This hat has the brand name or model, ‘The Solent’ which is the name of the strait that separates the Isle of Wight from mainland England. Boater hats such as these were mostly worn for informal occasions and were usually associated with sporting events such as boating and sailing, particularly in Britain. Hats of this type were also part of the school uniform of some Australian schools, usually prominent private schools with a British tradition, in the first half of the 20th century and there may be some schools still using the style today. This boater is of interest as an example of the informal head gear worn by men in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It will be useful for display.This is a cream straw boater hat with a flat circular crown and round brim. The straw is stiffened and plaited. There is a black material band ending with a black bow around the base of the crown. The hat has brown leather internal lining with a cream cord insert for altering the inside size of the hat. Inside the hat is a printed shield with the maker’s details and some gold ornamentation with printed material. The Criterion Brand Reg. No. 15094 The Solent Extra Quality Copyright. vintage headware, history of warrnambool

Green tinted paperback with photograph of farming men with children and horses on front cover. Title and other text is dark brown edged in white. A number of Irish surnames are written in darker green on the paler part of front cover. This effect is also on back cover in tan lettering. The back cover description is written in brown text with image in oval above text.non-fictionHistory of St Brigid's Catholic Church and the Irish-Australian community warrnambool, crossley, st brigid's church, crossley catholic church, helen doyle

K2,3 and4 are of the Kiewa River and two of the bridges spanning the river along the valley. K3 and K4 would have been taken in the 1880's and show the type of trees and plant growth along the river prior to land clearing for farming. K5 is of the Running Creek Cricket Team and therefore there was sufficient population in the area to form and maintain a team as well as have other teams in the relatively near vicinity to provide competition. Note the horse drawn cart which provided transport. Date taken is unknown but possibly c 1910. The Mt. Buffalo Chalet was built in 1910 by the Victorian Government. It was Australia's first ski resort and has served generations of skiiers, hikers and families over the years. It was built for 3195 pounds and has had stories and wings added since and is the largest timber building in Australia. B4 is the earliest photo in this group as the garden is in early stages of development - the other photos show the growth of the shrubs and would be taken about c 1920. Note the cars and motor bikes. It closed in 2006. The other photos are of general interest only but interesting to see that there were donkey's grazing. There is no information as to their purpose on Mt. Buffalo. Four different Kiewa Valley families are represented in the photographs. Their descendants still live in the Valley and carry on the traditions of beef and dairy farming. Of particular interest is the photo of Miss Marjorie Clemence, the first School Teacher of Upper Gundowring School. Gundowring pastoral run was taken up in 1838 and occupied by framers in the 1860's. The area was known as Gundowring and Upper Gundowring. The Gundowring School was opened in 1871 and most likely the Upper Gundowring school would be built at the same time. It was School No. 2733 and situated in Boyd Road. It closed in 1953 when the Kiewa Consolidated School opened. The newspaper page describes the activities in which the local community of Kergunyah were in engaged in that period - Red Cross, Fire Brigade, cattle round up and some of the identities involved. The article photocopied from the Yackandandah times states that he (Norman Coad) "was sent to the Ovens District Hospital, Beechworth for treatment" which would mean that this was the closest hospital to the Kiewa Valley for emergencies in 1912.The Kiewa Valley photographs are of social significance showing two of the early bridges allowing the community easy access to both sides of the river and also the tree and plant growth before land clearing for farming. The photos of Mt. Buffalo Chalet have social, architectural and historical significance. the Chalet has been used by skiers, bush walkers and day trippers since its completion in 1910 and its closure in 2006. It is listed in the Victorian Heritage Register. The family photographs are of social and historical significance as they are of early farming families in the Kiewa Valley and also depict the dress, of both men and women) in the late 1880's. The write up in the Weekly Times has social significance as it depicts the social and farming activities and photos of the local residents from around that area. The article from the Yackandandah Times is of a personal nature with concern for the individual involved. Note: There is a photo of the gentleman mentioned in the article (Mr. Norman Coad) in the Families of the Kiewa Valley (F4) as above.30 black and white photographs - 5 of the Kiewa Valley, 8 of families of the Kiewa Vallley and 17 of Mt. Buffalo. Various sized photos. Page from the Weekly times and copied article from the Yackandandah Times on A4 sheet.(Note for easier identification they have been numbered and grouped - K1-5 (Kiewa Valley), F1-8 (Families) and B1-17 (Mt. Buffalo). K1: handwritten in ink, lower L hand corner "Bogong in the distance". K2: handwritten in ink lower L hand corner "Mongan's Bridge or Towonga". K3 handwritten in ink "Taken from Mongan Bridge looking up stream". K4 - no inscription. K5: handwritten in ink, back of photo "Running Creek Cricket Team". F1: handwritten in ink on back "Mrs. Heap" and lower down in pencil "1880's". F2 handwritten in pencil at top of back phot "Land at Tawonga TROVE The Y'dah Times 20/2/1913" and lower down in ink "Henry Ellis Larkin". F3: handwritten in ink bottom edge "Mrs Coad". Note that this photo is a postcard. F4: Written in ink lower edge "Norman Coad". Note this photo is also a postcard. F5: Lower left corner in Ink "Harry Larkin". F6: lower half back of photo, in ink "Bernie Maddison". F7: on back of photograph in ink "Miss Marjorie Clemence first School Teacher Upper Gundowring: and underneath, in pencil "C1880's". F8: Handwritten in ink on back of photo "Frank & Mrs. Keat & Lesley of Tawonga". Lower down in pencil "c1912-1914". B1: Back of photo in ink "The Chalet Mt. Buffalo". B2: no inscription. B3: "chalet at Bufflo" in ink lower left corner. B4: This is a post card. Written in ink is "Mt. Buffalo Chalet". B5 - B10 printed in ink, lower left corner "Buffalo". B11: no inscription. B12: "Mt. Buffalo" lower R corner. B13: "Buffalo?". B15: Printed in ink lower edge "Picnic at Buffalo". B16: "Donkeys on Mt. Buffalo" printed in ink lower edge. B17: handwritten in ink across back of photo "Donkeys & top of Mt. Buffalo with the Monileith in the distance". A4 sheet of paper describing an accident to Mr. Norman Coad. Under article is : Yackandandah Times (Vic: 1890 - 1931), Thursday 18 July 1912, page 3. A page torn from the Weekly Times, June 14, 1961 and entitled "Kergunyah has picturesque setting". kiewa valley, farming, families, kergunyah, gundowring upper, mt. buffalo chalet, briggs family, larki family, coad family, clemence family, laskowski collection

Cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains was a tradition for the farmers of the Kiewa Valley. Controversy re the environmental impact has recurred over the decades leading to action by the Australian Government.Articles and Papers collection re controversy re cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains. Late 1970s to the late 1980s.cattlemen, bogong high plains, grazing, kiewa valley beef farmers