non-fictionAn introduction to minimalist painting and sculpture from the USA in the 1960's and 1970's.minimalism, painting, sculpture, carl andre, dan flavin, donald judd, sol le witt, robert morris, eva hess

The Dunstan Memorial is a minimal form of rough-cut bluestone and sheet granite in memory of Ballarat born soldier, William Dunstan, who served with honour in Gallipoli, WWI. His unit successfully defended a post despite being seriously wounded. He and one mate were the only survivors of the 10 men defending the trench and all were awarded the Victoria Cross. Following the war Dunstan worked as manager and director of the Herald and Weekly Times.The memorial is of historical significance to the people BallaratThis is a minimal form of rough-cut bluestone and sheet granite in memory of Ballarat born soldier who served with honor in Gallipoli. His unit successfully defended a post despite being seriously wounded. He and one mate were the only survivors of the 10 men defending the trench and all were awarded the Victoria Cross. In honour of William Dunstan, VC 1895-1957. William Dunstan was born in Ballarat East and educated at Golden Point State School. Shortly after the outbreak of the First World War, 19 year old Dunstan enlisted in the 7th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division of the Australian Imperial Forces. Within 3 weeks he was posted to Gallipoli and was immediately embroiled in the Battle of Lone Pine. Early on the morning of 9th August, 1915, Dunstan and 10 other men were defending a trench captured from the Turks. The enemy launched repeated counter attacks and suffered heavy casualties. Only 3 surviving Australians remained and were rebuilding the blown-up barricade of sandbags when the Turks launched a final vicious assault to regain the trench. Struggling to defend their position, the three Australians resorted to catching the Turkish hand bombs and throwing them back at the enemy or smothering those that landed with Turkish great-coats. Hand bombs killed a 10th defender and wounded both Dunstan and his only remaining companion. Again the Turks were driven back and this time the two wounded Australians were left alone until later relieved and hospitalised. As a result of the intensity of the fighting and the tenacity of the 3 defenders, each was awarded Victoria Crosses for their most conspicuous bravery. Following the war, Dunstan enjoyed a successful career to become the Managing Director of the Herald and Weekly Times. He died in Melbourne aged 62 and is remembered with respect by the citizens of Ballarat.first world war, wwi, william dunstan, conflict, war

Item found amongst belongings of Old Collegian, Frederick Carthew (1917) and donated by his grandson Richard Carthew. The Minerva Head is a feature of the school crest. This rendering appears amateur. Head of Minerva in brass with minimal engraving. Head attached to a simple brass wire pin.uniform, ballarat college, minerva, jewellery

This handmade metal swan was observed to be nailed to a tree next to Nobelius Station on the Puffing Billy line for some years. Recently, the donor found it in the bushes near the station. This was presumably made by a local and fixed to the tree so that it would be visible for travellers on the Puffing Billy lineSwan shape outline, cut from flat metal sheet, painted white with minimal orange painted detail for beak and eye.nobelius station, puffing billy

medical equipment used commonly in most departments for collection of body fluids, transport of sharps, specimen receptaclea common piece of equipment across the hospital used in all departmentswhite enamel kidney dish, blue rim, some minimal damage to base, white rectangular sticker central to base black ink stamp ALFRED NURSES ARCHIVEblack ink on tipex to interior surface 39.01.3 white rectangular sticker black ink stamp ALFRED NURSES ARCHIVEahnl, kidney dish, medical equipment, patient care

A solid wood bat, probably used in a form of tennis requiring bats instead of racquets. Minimal wear across both faces suggest a soft ball was struck. Materials: Woodtennis

Changes over earlier FE model were minimal and primarily cosmeticAs manufactured by GMH4 door sedan, blue in colour chrome features including side strips, grille and bumpers and headlight surrounds.Holden emblem boot centre chrome lettering on bonnet, holden emblem grille centre special with Holden emblem on rear quarter panelsvehicle, fc, sedan, holden

H. Waterhouse ran his sawmill at Fairy Dell Road, Monbulk for decades, at least from 1949 (when he is known to have purchased a steam engine now residing in the National Steam Centre) until after this photograph was taken in 1980. Forestry was a major industry in the region for over a century, supplying Melbourne with timber from its earliest days into the late 20th century.The H. Waterhouse Sawmill was a significant site for the industry and economy of late 20th century Monbulk.A small analogue colour photograph depicting a sawmill, with several piles of cut timber around a yard with several sheds and vehicles visible. The foreground is occupied by an unpaved road and a grassy field in front of the sawmill; in the rear trees and a mountain rise above the sawmill. There are minimal marks over the sky.Reverse, handwritten: "H. Waterhouse / Sawmill / Fairy Dell / 1980" Printed number: "0040002"monbulk, forestry, 1980s, industry