In 1971, Alex Stitt and Bruce Weatherhead left advertising and opened The Jigsaw Factory - a design studio focussed on educational material for kids. The Richmond premises included a store, play space and craft workshop and produced books, games, posters, toys, and more. 'A Dictionary of Magic' was created by the pair while at the Jigsaw factory.Four games in a book about astrology, chiromancy, wizards and toads and other strange things, including a complete set of 78 fortune-telling 'Tarot' cards.graphic design

The back page of the programme includes details of previous productions: 1950 - The Resignation of Mr. Bagsworth, The Shirt, 1951 - Richard of Bordeaux, 1952 - Ned Kelly, 1953 - Saint Joan, 1954 - Treasure Island 1955 - Toad of Toad Hall, and 1956 School for Scandal.The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Theatre programme for a production of Our Town by the Camberwell Grammar School Dramatic Society. The 4-page programme includes a cast list and information about supernumeraries. arthur dear collection, theatre memorabilia, theatre programmes, camberwell grammar school dramatic society

From deceased estate of EGV memberPrinted envelope with pattern and stitch directions - Toad Stools. Bundle of threads in envelope. Designed and sold by Geoff Riley, water colour artist from his shop "The Wildflower Shop", 14 Queen's Walk, Melbourne from the 1930' to the 1950's. See imagesgeoff riley, 20th century, australia, australian native flora, australian native fauna

The back page of the programme includes details of previous productions: 1950 - The Resignation of Mr. Bagsworth, The Shirt, 1951 - Richard of Bordeaux, 1952 - Ned Kelly, 1953 - Saint Joan, 1954 - Treasure Island 1955 - Toad of Toad Hall, and 1956 School for Scandal. Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Theatre programme for a production of Our Town by the Camberwell Grammar School Dramatic Society. The 4-page programme includes a cast list and information about supernumeraries. arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia, camberwell grammar school dramatic society

From deceased estate of EGV memberPrinted envelope with pattern and stitch directions - Lyre bird displaying tail on front and toad stools on reverse. Few thread scraps in envelope. Designed and sold by Geoff Riley, water colour artist from his shop "The Wildflower Shop", 14 Queen's Walk, Melbourne from the 1930' to the 1950's. See imagesgeoff riley, 20th century, australia, australian native flora, australian native fauna

From deceased estate of EGV memberPrinted envelope with pattern and stitch directions - Lyre Bird displaying tail on front and toad stools on reverse, knotted hank of black/brown/grey threads Designed and sold by Geoff Riley, water colour artist from his shop "The Wildflower Shop", 14 Queen's Walk, Melbourne from the 1930' to the 1950's. See imagesgeoff riley, 20th century, australia, australian native flora, australian native fauna

Prior to the first antivenom development in Australia, many of the snake men had a vast array of snakebite remedies they either used for themselves in the case of bites or pedaled to the public. Treatments such as ammonia, strychnine, chlorinated lime, potassium permanganate, suction caps, alcohol, gunpowder, petrol, toad urine, iodide swabs and pig face plant juice were some that were used and sold. The first antivenom produced in Australia was in 1930 for tiger snake bites. Subsequently, in response to public pressure, other antivenoms were produced. Taipan, 1955; Brown snake, 1956; Death Adder, 1958; Papuan black snake, 1959; Sea snake, 1961; and the polyvalent, 1962.Black box with hinged opening and gold leaf printed text on the top. Inside the box is lined with blue satin and velvet, and contains one (1) syringe with glass chamber and metal plunger and black rubber stopper, one (1) glass bottle with a label stating it contains chloride of lime, one (1) glass bottle with a label stating it contains pure alcohol and two (2) needles with metal connectors, one of which is broken. There is also a small wooden block with a groove in the top of it.Gold lettering on top of box: CHLORIDE OF LIME ANTIDOTE / FOR / SNAKE BITE / FELTON GRIMWADE & CO. / MELBOURNE.hydrochloride lime, alcohol, antidote, venom, snake bite

8 page multi-fold program with soft cardboard cover and 4 page gloss paper interiorPlay presented live at the Karralika Theatre, directed by Neale Warrington. Monday 12 January 1981 to Saturday 31 January 1981. MON & SAT 2 PM ONLY. TUES - FRID 10.30 AM & 2 PM. NO PERFORMANCE SUNDAY. Adults $4.75, Children (under 14)/PENSIONERS. A charming play based on Kenneth Grahame's classic, "The wind in the willows" with Toad, Mole, Rat, Badger etc. Interior of booklet consists on Synopsis- page 3, Two Act play with 11 Scenes on Page 4, Cast on pages 5, 6 &7. Crew on page 8.

This set of 18 photographs were taken at a Corps Day Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in July 1987. The Parade Commander was CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, and the Reviewing Officer was the Colonel Commandant (honorary appointment) of the Survey Corps - COL Clem Sargent (Retd). The Corps Day Parade was held to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. These photos comprise inspections of the Regiment’s four squadrons, presentations of the Defence Force Service Medal in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service to SSGT Phil Meagher and SGT Wayne Rothwell; and formal group photos of each of the four Squadrons, Officers, and Warrant Officers/Sergeants. See Item 6375.36P for additional photographs taken at the start of the Corps Day Parade, drill movements of the four Squadrons forming up on the parade ground and the formal arrival of the Reviewing Officer.This is a set of 18 photographs of a Corps Day Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in July 1987. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Headquarters Squadron inspection. L to R: unidentified (x3), COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE (obscured), OC MAJ Roger Rix. .2) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Lithographic Squadron inspection. L to R: unidentified, CPL Brian Paul, CPL Gary Tremain, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, unidentified, CPL Stuart Ridge, SSGT Rob Bogumil, SSGT Steve Egan. CPL Roy Hicks, unidentified, COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, OC MAJ Mick Byrne, remainder unidentified. .3) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Air Survey Squadron inspection. L to R: OC Daryl Hockings CSM, COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, SGT Graham Johnson, unidentified (x4), SGT Lyn Johnson, CPL Steve Rundle, SGT Wayne Rothwell, SGT Bruce Hammond, SGT Barrie Craymer, SPR Brett Parkin .4) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Cartographic Squadron inspection. L to R: OC MAJ Bob McHenry, COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, CPL Rod Skidmore, SSGT Phil Meagher, SPR Craig Kellet, unidentified, CPL Col McInnes, SPR Nick Cowan, unidentified, CPL Jeff Le-Fevre, SPR Richard Arman, CPL Dan Cirsky, SPR Tom Bloxham, CPL Peter Johnson, unidentified. .5) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Presentation of Defence Force Service Medal. L to R: WO2 Andy Wilson, COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent, MAJ Terry Edwards, SSGT Phil Meagher, CAPT John South (background). .6) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Presentation of Defence Force Service Medal. L to R: COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent, SGT Wayne Rothwell, SSGT Phil Meagher, MAJ Roger Rix (background). .7) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Corp Day Parade guests. L to R: MAJ Duncan Burns, SPR Dianne (Thomas) Soutar, unidentified guests, CPL Kevin ‘Chuck’ Berry, CPL Graeme Priestley, unidentified guests. .8) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Corp Day Parade guests. L to R: unidentified guests, George Austen, SPR Dianne (Thomas) Soutar, Bob Mason, unidentified guests, CPL Graeme Priestley, unidentified guests, SGT Terry Danger, unidentified guests, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE (facing away), COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent. .9) & .10) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. L to R: unidentified guest, COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. .11) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. L to R: unidentified guests, 2IC MAJ Terry Edwards, ADJT CAPT Andrew McLeod. .12) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. WO1 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden. .13) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Lithographic Squadron. Back Row L to R: CPL Paul Baker, CPL Greg Rowe, CPL Kerron South, CPL Stuart Ridge, SPR Rob Jones, CPL Laurie Justin, unidentified, SPR Geoff Webb, unidentified (x2) SPR Shona Hastie, SPR Trevor King, LCPL John Bateman, CPL Ken Peters, CPL Roy Hicks. Middle Row L to R: CPL Brian Paul, unidentified (x2), CPL Jim Ash, CPL Dale Hudson, CPL Gary Tremain, unidentified, LCPL Daryl South, CPL Graham Hales, SPR Bob Bousfield, CPL John ‘Flash’ Anderson, CPL Peter Dillon, CPL Peter Swandale, SPR Colin Yeats, CPL Lance Strudwick. Front Row L to R: CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, SGT Gary Kerr, SGT Brian Fauth, SGT Graham Johnston, SSGT Steve Egan, WO2 Bill Jones, OC MAJ Mick Byrne, WO2 Ralph Chant, SSGT Rob Bogumil, unidentified UK exchange, SGT Alan Virtue, SGT Jeff Willey. .14) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Headquarters Squadron. Back Row L to R: CPL Bob Thrower, PTE Mark Twiss, unidentified (x3), LCPL Bob Sheppard, unidentified, SGT Ian Belmont, SPR Peter Coles, SPR Tracy (Parker) Ash, CPL Steve McGuinness, SGT Bob Garritty, unidentified officer. Middle Row L to R: WO1 Doug Arman, WO2 Kevin Macquire, W01 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO1 Allan Adsett, WO2 Andy Wilson, CPL David Jobe, SGT Kevin Boehm, unidentified (x3), SSGT Greg Gilbert, WO2 George Graham, WO2 Dave Miles, WO2 Ted Burgess, WO1 Ken Slater. Front Row L to R: WO1 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden, CAPT Peter ‘Blue’ Blaskett, CAPT Bob Williams, ADJT CAPT Andrew McLeod, 2IC MAJ Terry Edwards, Acting RSM WO1 Dave Thompson, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, OC MAJ Roger Rix, WO2 Alan Bunn, MAJ Duncan Burns, CAPT John South, LT Vicky Thompson, WO1 Peter Warwick. .15) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Air Survey Squadron. Back Row L to R: SGT Lyn Johnson, CPL John ‘Toad’ Smith, SGT Roger Rees, SGT Wayne Rothwell, CPL Roger Pearson, SPR Leah (Hoffman) Peppler, unidentified, SPR Christine Gordon, SPR Jodi Bowman, SGT Paul Leskovec CSM, SPR Tony Jackson, CPL John Reid, unidentified, SPR Avril (Bray) Lloyd? SPR Diane (Thomas) Soutar, SSGT Brian Collings. Middle Row L to R: unidentified, SGT John ‘Stormy’ Tempest, CPL Perry Burt, SPR Rick Millar, CPL Graeme Priestley, SGT Bruce Hammond, CPL Max Watson, SPR Brett Parkin, SPR Peter Ball, CPL Dick Warsing, SPR Sue (Foote) Bourne, SPR Sandy Wynn, CPL Steve Hill OAM CSM, CPL Steve Rundle, CPL Andy Mallon, SPR Stafford Lester, SPR Steve Moss, CPL Rod Burton. Front Row L to R: SGT Ken Talbot-Smith, SSGT Phil Boyle, SSGT Max Coletti, WO2 Peter Tangey, LT Brian Sloan, WO1 Stevo Hinic, OC Maj Daryl Hockings CSM, CAPT Laurie Newton, WO1 Denis Marshall, SSGT Neil ‘Ned’ Kelly, SSGT Dennis McCarthy, SSGT Adrian ‘Charlie’ Creedy, SGT Barry Craymer, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard. .16) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Cartographic Squadron. Back Row L to R: unidentified, SPR Michelle Griffith, unidentified, SPR Raelene Munting, unidentified, SPR Ailsa (Sorby) Miller, SPR Kasey Northausen, CPL Lorraine (Daly) Talbot-Smith, SGT John Bettridge, SPR Richard Arman, CPL Colin McInnes, CPL Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, SPR Mark Donnelly, CPL Steve Coulson, LCPL Rick Millar, CPL Jeff Le-Fevre. 3rd Row L to R: CPL Paul Trent, unidentified, CPL Brian Johnson, CPL Peter Johnson, CPL Rod Skidmore, SPR Chad Hardwick, LCPL John Lane, LCPL Ken Dempster, unidentified CPL Dan Cirsky, SPR Ross Collishaw, SPR Craig Kellet, CPL Greg Sulman, SPR Tom Bloxham, SPR Ben Lucas. 2nd Row L to R: SPR Jim Humphrey, CPL Pat Drury-Lane, SPR Max Shaw, SPR Barry Hogan, unidentified, CPL David Murphy, SPR Ian Hill, SPR Bruce Graham, CPL Greg Honan, SPR Nick Cowan, CPL Steve Throssel, SPR Ben Tarasenko. Front Row L to R: SGT Eddy Jacobs, SGT Phil Smalley, SGT Rick Van der Bom, SSGT Phil Meagher, SSGT Allan Brown, WO1 Colin Cuskelly, WO2 Pat Lumsden, OC MAJ Bob McHenry, unidentified officer, WO2 Neville Stone, SSGT Ian ‘Rock’ Thistleton, SGT Martin Evans, SGT Terry Danger, SGT Bob Bright. .17) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Sergeants Mess. Back Row L to R: SGT Graham Johnston, SGT Brian Fauth, SGT Gary Kerr, SGT Alan Virtue, SSGT Rob Bogumil, SSGT Brian Collings, SGT Roger Rees, SGT Phil Smalley, SGT Rick Van der Bom, SGT Martin Evans, SGT Bob Garritty, SSGT Phil Boyle, SGT John ‘Stormy’ Tempest, SSGT Allan Brown, SSGT Max Coletti, SSGT Neil ‘Ned’ Kelly, SSGT Dennis McCarthy. 3rd Row L to R: SGT Bruce Hammond, SGT Wayne Rothwell, SGT Eddy Jacobs, unidentified UK exchange, SSGT Steve Egan, SGT Bob Bright, SSGT Ian ‘Rock’ Thistleton, SGT Paul Leskovec CSM, SGT Barry Craymer, SSGT Greg Gilbert, SGT Kevin Boehm, Terry Danger, SGT Ken Talbot-Smith, WO2 Ted Burgess. 2nd Row L to R: WO2 Ralph Chant, WO2 Andy Wilson, WO2 Bill Jones, WO2 Alan Bunn, SGT John Bettridge, SSGT Adrian ‘Charlie’ Creedy, SGT Lyn Johnson, SSGT Phil Meagher, SSGT John ‘Shep’ Shephard, WO2 Kevin Macquire, WO2 Peter Tangey, WO2 Dave Miles, WO2 George Graham, WO2 Pat Lumsden, SGT Ian Belmont. Front Row L to R: WO1 Colin Cuskelly, Acting RSM WO1 Dave Thompson, WO1 Denis Marshall, 2IC MAJ Terry Edwards, WO1 Peter Warwick, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, WO2 Neville Stone, WO1 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden, , W01 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO1 Stevo Hinic, WO1 Ken Slater, WO1 Allan Adsett. .18) - Photo, black & white, July 1987. Officers Mess. Back Row L to R: CAPT Laurie Newton, LT Brian Sloan, unidentified officer, CAPT John South, CAPT Peter ‘Blue’ Blaskett, CAPT Bob Williams, LT Vicky Thompson, unidentified officer, CAPT Andrew McLeod. Front Row L to R: MAJ Daryl Hockings CSM, MAJ Mick Byrne, MAJ Bob McHenry, COL COMDT COL Clem Sargent, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, MAJ Terry Edwards, MAJ Roger Rix, MAJ Duncan Burns. .1P to .18P – There are no personnel identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Peter Pavey was a resident of Ringwood.. His book" One Dragon's Dream" won the 1980 Australian Children's Picture Book of the Year Award. Peter now has retired to a walnut farm.Book by local Ringwood author. Brightly coloured covers with animal drawings front and back. Title on front. 16 pages of text and drawings.

Boyd's response to complaints about the Romberg & Boyd design for Menzies College at La Trobe University. Boyd describes his first scheme as two tall 16-storey towers.Original manuscript titled 'Menzies College: reply to criticism' published in "Toad" (Latrobe Uni Student Mag.) Vol.1 no.2, Sept. 1971, pp. 6 -7Typewritten (c copy) pencil edits, quarto, 5 pagesHandwritten editsmenzies college, la trobe university, richard neville, australian universities commission, laminex, glenn college, robin boyd, manuscript

Detailed book on frogs in Victoria giving very clear descriptions.Maps, colour illustrations, colour photographsfrogs, habitats, toads, tree frogs, tadpoles

Gift of Nan Kroker, 2003

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.Australian Print Coucnil Commissioned PRint.art, artwork, frogs, toadstools, mushroom, australalian print council commissioned print, jonas ropponen