Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts. Born in Wales, family moved to Mitcham early 1950's. Economics degree. Taught at Foster, created farming commune in NSW, started Mallacoota Easter Festival 1981. Known for school and community workshops with music & drama. Later became Co=orninator at Mallacoota TAFE Outreach Centre.Community activist. Born 3.4.1946- died 12.9.1997. Involved in employment, youth education, government and the arts. byers, jill, thornycroft, bob, ingram, john wood, mallacoota tafe outreach centre, paul wood, anna wood, paddy wood, rory, phoebe & briony

This book by Carolyn Rasmussen contains biographical material on Maurice Blackburn and his wife Doris. Maurice Blackburn was the founder of the Melbourne legal firm with a business still operating today under that name. Maurice and Doris Blackburn were prominent 20th century independent Labor politicians and community activists, influencing conscription laws, benefits for working men and women, atomic bomb tests, civil rights and indigenous recognition. They had friends in Warrnambool and enjoyed visiting the city on a regular basis. This book is of historical interest as a biographies of two well-known Victorian politicians of the 20th century and is of minor local interest as the Blackburns were regular visitors to Warrnambool. This is a hard cover book of 400 pages. The black cover has red lettering on the spine and the dust cover is black, red and grey with photographs of a man’s suit and a man and a woman. The book contains fourteen chapters of text and black and white photographs.The Blackburns Private Lives Public Ambition Carolyn Rasmussen maurice and doris blackburn, history of warrnambool

Biographical notes about and by Leigh and David Hay, community residents and activists, with additional details by Rosie Bray9 p. text and colour photographshay family, david hay, leigh hay

Biographical notes about and by Leigh and David Hay, community residents and activists, with additional details by Rosie Bray9 p. text and colour photographs. Copy 2.hay family, david hay, leigh hay

Poor video quality (noise and interference), incomplete and unedited raw footage. A video documenting the demolition of the Shire of Eltham offices at 895 Main Road Eltham under the direction of the Commissioners appointed for the new Shire of Nillumbik and some of the communities activities surrounding the event. The building was demolished exactly 25 years after the southern wing housing Engineering and Planning on the upper level and the Eltham Library on the ground level was opened in celebration of the Shire of Eltham's centenary. Video has lots of distortion and noise, and sections of clips dubbed over. Immediate initial footage of Jenni Mitchell talking about asbestos claims in the Shire Offices (Sigmund Jorgensen standing behind her) advising Council did a review of the building several years previously and had been cleared of health problems. Cuts to group of people standing outside front door of offices but possibly voice dub over not related ? Then the date 27 Jul 1996 on a scene flashes on screen immediately followed by an edited clip intro of title and credits with classical music track. It then opens with Jenni Mitchell driving to the Shire Offices on Saturday 27 July 1996 at 11.00am. Footage of Main Road past Pitt Street, Alistair Knox Park then entering Shire Office driveway which is fenced off and contractor signs hanging up. Scenes at rear of building showing some internal demolition has commenced. View of the Administration wing. More clips of road driving, Alistair Knox Park, Eltham Library and visitor car park for Shire Offices. Cuts to a group of people standing in access to visitor carpark with new Eltham Library in background, one being immediate former Shire of Eltham President, John Graves. Scenes of people looking through chain link fence and security guard checking front door. John Graves being filmed that someone informed him the Shire was offering the building to the Community Health Centre for $2.3 million and that if they had been offered a price of $1.1 for what it apparently was sold for they would have snapped it up. View of truck loaded with brick rubble literally struggling to ascend the hill of Library Place to exit into Main Road. Cuts to a scene looking at Eltham War memorial Hall through the Memorial Gate, then the Shillinglaw trees and large banner sign ‘Delta Demolitions’ hanging on office façade. Views of front door, old library and bluestone wall. Scene (31 Jul 1996) filmed at night of several white crosses with “RIP Community” and “RIP Democracy”. Scene (1 August 1996) again driving along Main Road towards the Shire Offices then scenes of the offices showing substantially more demolition to exterior, groups of people standing on footpath outside watching, Delta heavy demolition machines, woman holding sign “Democracy where have you gone …”, the odd person in full protection gear and breathing apparatus hand carrying materials out to place on rubbish pile in front of people standing on footpath watching (with no protection) and then stamping on it to break it creating dust, security person in hard hat (no other protection) wandering around, many groups standing around watching, news film crew, person standing on roadside edge holding signs facing traffic stating “Pirate Planning” and “ Grant us your ears” also sign on back of parked car “Elthams High Jacks”, another sign “Community Democracy”, views of crosses in Main Road median strip “RIP Community”, groups of people on footpaths and reporters conducting interviews, footage of unknown person standing with Jenni Mitchell and Sigmund Jorgensen advising people have the right to protest, Jenni Mitchell urging people to ask questions of local MP and Council and Sigmund Jorgensen referring to the three historic Shillinglaw trees with demolition machinery operating in background, Jenni Mitchell and others installing more crosses in median strip; demolition machines operating inside and outside the building, more views of onlookers including Sigmund Jorgensen then Police approaching on footpath, workers and machinery continuing to operate, views of the old library being demolished, the former Community Services department, security personnel. Scene (2 August 1996) more heavy demolition machinery in operation smashing building up, people standing around southern wing watching, view overlooking Eltham Library of train pulling in to Eltham station. Scene (7 August 1996) more heavy demolition and people wandering around with only hard hat protection, no dust protection, comments from one operator dumping a bin of material stating “wait till there’s a Hungry Jack’s here, you’ll be laughing, fuel, videos, hamburgers. You’ll be up with the rest of the world soon, you’ll have electricity and everything here, ha ha ha ha”, more heavy machinery demolition and breaking up of materials, view of Hitachi train going by and Administration wing, view inside the front door opening of the staircase leading to upper level, person walking around operating heavy machinery with a hose spraying rubble (no protective gear other than hard hat interspersed with edit cuts of meeting of Commissioners and independent observers on panel as well as members of the community in public gallery. Nillumbik Shire CEO Barry Rochford addressing the meeting., Chief Commissioner Don Cordell directly addressing Jenni Mitchell with respect to permission to take photographs, Barry Rochford continues to address the question asked of Council about the valuation of the former Shire of Eltham Office building/site, public gallery calling out asking why was building demolished, what was the urgency. Scene (14 August 1996) views of southern wing, previous single demolition operator again mocking people filming, operators working in and around building, Shillinglaw trees and largely demolished front, heavy demolition equipment at work, piles of building rubble, hose spraying water over rubble, large trucks arriving for rubble removal and loading of truck. Scene (21 August) more of the same, building virtually down, Shillinglaw trees standing tall and alone, water spraying on rubble and wattle in bloom. Cuts to Council meeting with public onlookers. Barry Rochford walks out, Wayne Phillips addresses meeting explaining one or two people shouting, members of the community challenging Council (Commissioners) about why due process appear to have been subverted. Former Shire President Robert Marshall in public audience, cuts back to Shire office carpark entrance site and sign hung on fence in front of library “Think Again!” and people standing around observing awaiting a protest demonstration erecting a large sign on stilts stating “Shell No!”, people singing a revised version of God Save the Queen (God Save Us All), Sigmund Jorgensen in attendance, Jenni Mitchell, Sigmund Jorgenson and others address the protest crowd, followed by people mingling, music being played then people standing around the cleared site circumference all with arms linked (video very broken up with noise) then chants “Save the Gateway” and “No Shell for Eltham” and more music and singing “Put up a parking lot”. The crowd then proceeds to walk along the footpath of Main Road. Scene (15 Sep 1996) meeting at Montsalvat in Great Hall addressed by Sigmund Jorgensen discussing a recently published list of the Commissioner’s to senior Council Officers of banned Nillumbik people, others encouraging people to view proposed plans for the site and lodge objections. Specific issues regarding asbestos claims are also addressed. Harry Gilham addresses the meeting on the subject of the Eltham War Memorial and Memorial Gardens and how Council believe a roundabout in the vicinity is of greater importance. Views of various artworks on display (for auction) and music performance in the Barn Gallery. Meeting addressed by Sigmund Jorgensen discussing an appeal against Council granting a permit to Dallas Howgate to develop the site and that the Minister has called the matter in to be decided by the governing council. This is followed by an auction of paintings. 0.05 - Jenni Mitchel, Sigmund Jorgensen and Peter Doughtery in background. 0.18 - Jock Kyme in front of building – David Essex, Marg Johnson on his left-hand side. 5.34 - John Graves – ex Shire of Eltham Councillor and President. 9.02 - Unknown person being interviewed. 9.30 - Jenni Mitchell, unknown person, Mark Burns, community activist. 10.04 - Sigmund Jorgenson, Jenni Mitchell. 12.04 - Police members 21.33 - Nillumbik Council offices 7 August 1996 Barry Rochford CEO, Vin Heffernan Commissioner, Don Cordell Chief Commissioner, Kevin Abbott Commissioner, unknown person. 28.00 - Barry Rochford CEO 28.05 - Kahn Frankie - in commissioner’s seat after commissioners and council staff have vacated the council chamber. 28.26 - Wayne Phillips, State Liberal member for Eltham, addressing community in response to questions. 28.36 - Mark Burns, community activist addressing gallery. 28.48 - Ken Hines, ex Shire of Eltham Councillor and President. 29.34 - Ken Hines, ex Shire of Eltham Councillor and President standing, Robert Marshall, ex Shire of Eltham Councillor and President seated in front. 29.41 - Karen Gerhards, community activist. 30.06 - Marg Johnson with loud hailer, next to Jock Kyme, community activist. 31.32 - Marg Johnson with possibly Frank Burgoyne?, Sigmund Jorgensen, Jock Kyme. 35.35 - Harry Gilham at meeting at Montsalvat on 15 September 1996. 35.43 - Sigmund Jorgenson at lectern. 36.42 - Marg Jennings. 37.47 - Mark McDonald, Jim Connor, ex Shire of Eltham Councillor in background. 36.28 - John Cohen, ex Shire of Eltham Councillor and President. 38.56 - Ken Hines, ex Shire of Eltham Councillor and President. 41.11 - Harry Gilham, president of the Eltham District Historical Society. 43.55 - Sigmund Jorgensen in Long Gallery at Montsalvat, at start of the art auction to raise funds for community action. 45.50 - Unknown person conducting art auction. VHS Video cassette (poor quality) Converted to MP4 file format 45:01, 535MBvideo recording, 895 main road, alistair knox park, artworks, auction, barn gallery, barry rochford, community health centre, dallas howgate, delta demolitions, demolition, don cordell, eltham, eltham library, eltham shire office, eltham war memorial, eltham war memorial gate, eltham war memorial hall, great hall, harry gilham, jenni mitchell, john graves, library place, main road, memorial gardens, mervyn hannan, montsalvat, pitt street, protest, robert marshall, roundabout, shell oil, shillinglaw trees, sigmund jorgensen, sign, wayne phillips

Letter to Community Activists re Transport needs of Melbourne from the People for Environmentally Sustainable Transport (dated?)| Docklands Task Force - correspondence, information Bulletins on Docklands, Explore Docklands including history and map (all 1991) |Referendum on a Republic (flyer) - information regarding the referendum in 1999 by the Constitution Centenary Foundation |A Whole Year of Celebration (flyer) re Victoria turning 150 years old (1984) From Citzen to Councillor - A Guide for Prospective Councillors (3rd edition (1999) by the Municipal Association of Victoria | PUBLIC FIRST Campaign - a Coalition opposed to privatisation of public utilities - newsletter containing operating principles, organisational roles etc |Environment Victoria - Newspaper 52/53 Forestry in Victoria Western Suburbs Action - by the Conservation Council of Victoria (1984) |Police and Community Youth Clubs - report (1999) Managing Cultural Equity: The Philosophy, Politics and Institutional Behaviours |The Age souvenir pages Melbourne 150' (1992) |PUBLICATIONS|The Australin Municipal journal #64 (June 1985) by the Municipal Association of Victoria| Make Melbourne Marvellous - by the Socialist Alternative Melbourne Collective (The Sam Collective) 1985|Self Help Resource Directory - 2nd edition by a Collective of Self Help Groups (Victoria 1982)|Industrial Waste Project Information Kit (MMBW 1986)|Western Region Environment Commission Minutes July 1985 together with a copy of the Draft Industrial Waste Strategy for Victoria (1985) by the EPA|Interim Directory of Government Departments and Authorities VIC from the Department of the Premier (1979)|National strategies for Managing Hazardous Waste - Conference papers (1985) by the Commonwealth Department of Arts, Heritage and Environment, EPA and the MMBW|The Mt. Cottrell Project - project of the Western Region Commission - a final year thesis (1973)|Gwen's notes and photocopies of articles from a publication Melbourne's Development & Planning |Queen Victoria Hospital / Women's Centre - - newspaper clippings (1980's to 2000's) -correspondence, campaigns -a report by the Ministerial Advisory Committee (2000) |The Crow Collection Association - Ecosa Exchange Newsletters (80's and 90's) - Copies of extracts from Eureka Street, a Jesuit publication, with notations/comments from Ruth Crow (1993) -news articles, correspondence, phamplets, price lists, broad details of subject areas in the Crow Collection (1991) -report to the Committee of Management (1991) by Sheila Byard -article from the Australian Society (1985) on Ruth and Maurice Crow - Plan for Melbourne - parts 2&3 by Ruth and Maurice Crow (1972)john "jack" augustine tighe, gwenyth "gwen" goedecke, mayor

Les Stone was the last Shire President of Wodonga and first Mayor of the Rural City of Wodonga. Born in Collingwood, Victoria on 24th August 1919, he was the first of his family to obtain a post-secondary education. He became a Christian Brother but left the ministry after 10 years and became a trained primary school teacher. Les held various teaching appointments in and around country Victoria and Wodonga, the last as Principal of Wodonga West Primary School. It was in Wodonga that Les and his wife Pam settled with their family. Their contribution to the Wodonga community and local government was outstanding. Les established a strong network in the local migrant community, helping many new arrivals at Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre with language issues and settling them into their new environment. He worked in support of all underprivileged people in the community. In 1967 Les was elected as a Councillor for the West Riding of Wodonga Council. The following year he was elected Deputy Shire President. He was the last Shire President of Wodonga and in 1971 became the inaugural Mayor of the Rural City of Wodonga. The City of Wodonga was proclaimed on 14th March 1973 and Les was re-elected as Mayor. He chose to serve one full term as Mayor having previously served two terms as Shire President. Les Stone passed away at the Mercy Hospital Albury on 28th December 1974 at 54 years of age. He left behind an enduring legacy which included the proactive encouragement of industry to Wodonga. He also championed the selection of Wodonga as a Growth Centre. A champion and defender of local government, Les served as Chairman of the North East Region of Municipalities which comprised 13 Councils including Wodonga and Wangaratta. He also played a critical role on the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation for five years in the early period of the Whitlam decentralization scheme. Les Stone’s life of giving wasn’t just about local government and teaching. He was an old-fashioned community activist who gave far more than he took from the community. Les worked tirelessly for numerous organizations including the Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital (he was made a Life Governor of both), the Wodonga Good Neighbour Council, and Knights of the Southern Cross, Rotary, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. Augustine’s Parish Council. However it is in local government that he remains best remembered. He was an active and vocal councillor and gave over 16 years of service to the people of Wodonga - his election and re-election was never once opposed. Les Stone was interned in the Lawn Cemetery in Wodonga. He was aged 54 years. The naming and dedication of the Les Stone Park in West Wodonga is an important acknowledgement of Les Stone’s life. The inscription reads: '’Leslie Edwin Stone JP was the first Mayor of Wodonga from 1972 to 1974 and a former Shire President (1972). A school teacher and principal by profession Les had a long history of involvement with the migrant community and Catholic Church. He was an acknowledged champion of decentralisation’’. These photos are significant because they document the service of an important civic leader in Wodonga.A collection of coloured images related to Les Stone, Mayor of Wodongales stone, wodonga civic leaders, wodonga council

Newsletters published by the community action group: Action for Welfare and Recreation and Environment (in Eltham Shire) with a "mandate.. to investigate and report on matters of public concern to the Shire electors and residents, and to provide a forum for discussion in depth. It will fulfil the need for relevant, unbiassed information, at present totally lacking" - No 1. Folder of material relating to the A.W.A.R.E. (Action for Welfare and Recreation and Environment) community group, mainly consisting of A4 newsletters No 1, December 1981 - No 13 June 1983.HG Booklet 3aware, action for welfare and recreation and environment, community, d. dick, eltham shire, harry gilham collection, j. smith, m. rennard, v. hamilton, activists, awareness action group, newsletter

BookA collection of essays by art critics, historians and journalists exploring 12 individual and group practices of activist art making. An overview of the dynamic exhibitions, events, happenings and cultural practices engaged in creating social change.public art, collective, interdisciplinary, body, racism, durational art, social practice, museology, feminism, collaboration

non-fictionA history of the authors life as an artist, teacher, and political activist in Australia.trade unions, social realism, communist party of australia, peace art, australia council, community arts, art and working life, international co-operation art award, cpa, political cartoons, cabramatta and districts art society, noel counihan, contemporary art society of victoria

Large soft cover publicationnon-fictionFor decades, the White Pages was a printed alphabetical directory of residential and business phone numbers delivered annually to every household. It became a fixture of Australian life, often sitting next to the home phone, used for everything from finding a plumber to checking how to spell someone’s surname. Circular 2004, a separate Business & Government White Pages directory was printed, before that, business and government listings were included within the main White Pages volumes, not as a standalone directory. Leslie "Les" Jack Twentyman OAM, featured on the front cover was a former Braybrook resident and a youth outreach worker, social justice advocate, and community activist. His work began in the City of Sunshine where he became a frontline figure supporting youth at risk. This led to a lifetime dedication working with vulnerable young people. For his dedication towards his work, he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 1994 and in 2004 he was the Victorian of the Year.leslie "les" jack twentyman

Booklet produced for the celebration of the life of Patricia Ann GRAINGER and her contribution to Port Melbourne and the wider community. Pat was a founding member of the Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society. Serving as Treasurer for the years 1993 - 98, Pat then took on the role of Secretary until ill health forced her retirement. Pat was known as a brilliant graphic designer , writer, activist and organiser who cared deeply for her adopted home & community - Port Melbourne.Eight page booklet with red, blue and white cover and featuring a photo of Pat GRAINGER. pat grainger, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, deaths and funerals

Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger 5 May 1998 titled Struggling in Brimbank|Flyer Brimbank City Council titled Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Getting Involved 2005|Flyer Brimbank City Council titled Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Getting Involved 2006|Brimbank City Council Rates Update 2001 and 2002|Brimbank City Council sports and recreation program 2001 terms 3 and 4|Brimbank City Council Community Festival Launching Brimbank's Program for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games|Newspaper Article Independent 31 March 1998 titled Brimbank's new CEO likes west's community pride|Newspaper Article Independent 18 March 1997 titled How the residents of Brimbank voted|Newspaper Article The Advocate 22 November 1995 titled Brimbank the pride of the city and Council on target for cost reductions|Brimbank City Council Corporate Plan 1999 to 2000|Brimbank City Council Corporate Plan 1998 to 2001|Mayor and Councillors for Wards|Newspaper Article Brimbank Messenger 20 February 2001 titled Facts and figures that build a picture of our lives|Brimbank City Council Sunshine Beyond 2020 Preliminary for discussion Only|Newspaper Article The Advocate titled Brimbank Heritage|Draft Strategic Statement Brimbank City Council Shaping Brimbank's Future August 1996|Brimbank Update 2000 to 2001|Letter from Brimbank City Council 19 December 1997 Invitation to Constitutional Convention on the Republic chaired by John Cain|Brochure Brimbank City Council Sunshine town centre business Directory|Flyer Brimbank City Council Changing the Brimbank Story Invest In You|Letter to Anne Best from Brimbank City Council 10 March 2008 Confirming your participation in the Community Expo|Flyer Brimbank Commonwealth Games Festival Celebrating the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games 19 March 2006|City of Sunshine Bulletin No 1 Local Government Reforms The Future of Sunshine Amalgamation|City of Brimbank Draft Street Tree Policy John Patrick Landscape Architects September 1998|2004 Brimbank Community Calendar Kororoit Creek 1925 to Kororoit Creek 2003|Letter from Brimbank City Council to Sunshine Historical Society 24 May 1999 Draft Street Tree Policy|Newspaper Article The Advocate 15 July 2003 titled 7% rate plan at Brimbank|Newspaper Article The Advocate 3 February 2004 titled Keilor Icon Historian activist names our Citizen of the year Susan Jennison|Newspaper Article Brimbank Leader 27 January 2004 titled Australia Day Honours Astonished surprised delighted|Newspaper Article Star 27 January 2004 titled Citizen of the year surprise for Susan|Around Brimbank April 2000 Volume 6 Number 3 A Safer Brimbank|Newspaper Article The Advocate 21 March 2000 titled Five new faces on the council Change of guard|Brimbank City Council Open Space Plan District 5 South East February 2000|Around Brimbank March 2000 Volume 6 Number 2 Special Festival and Election Issue|Brimbank City Council Facts about your Neighbourhood|Brimbank City Council Corporate Plan 2002 to 2005 Council Plan and 2002 and 2003 Annual Business Plan|Brimbank City Council Your rates at work February to June 2003|Brimbank City Council General Local Law 2002|Brimbank City Council Annual Report 2000 to 2001|Newspaper Article Advocate 8 May 1996 titled Preserving our history|Brimbank City Council Rates update 2002 to 2003|City of Brimbank Suburbs 2001|Handwritten note Mayors City of Brimbank from March 1997 to 2005|Brimbank City Council Cultural Plan and Community Consultation 10 September 2004|Brimbank City Council Cultural Plan Focus Group Sessions 10 September 2004|Summary of Design Intent Sunshine district centre Streetscape Design Project November 1996|Struggling in Brimbank|Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games|Newspaper Article 12th March 2024 titled Old council eye-sore - Former Sunshine Council Municipal Offices Alexandra Avenue|Newspaper Artilce 9th January 2024 Abandoning January 26 - Brimbank Council will no longer hold citizenship cermonies on January 26|Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival 14th - 23rd March 2024|Council Amalgamation|Proposed Ward Names for the Municipality of Brimbank - Compass Directions, Place Names, Koori "Aborginal" Names, Pioneers and former Prominent Citizen's names & Names of Historic Buildings or Features|What's on at Brimbank Libraries Imagine, Explore, Discover, Connect January - March 2024|Brimbank Community Festival|Brimkbanks new CEO Marilyn Duncan|Brink Sports & Recreation Porogram 2001|Brimbank City Council Corporate Plan 1995 to 2000|Brimbank City Council Corporate Plan 1997 to 2001|Brimbank City Council Annual Report 1998 to 1999|Brimbank City Council Annual Report 1999 to 2000|Sunshine Beyond 2020 Ideas for Sunshine Master Plan|Brimbank Heritage|Shaping Brimbanks Future Municipal Strategic Statement August 1996|City of Brimbank Street Tree Policy Draft September 1998|Brimbank Community Profile April 1999|Brimbank's Community Plan 2000 - 2005|Sunshine Town Centre Hampshire Rd Master Plan October 2012|Your Brimbank Newsletter Autumn 2011|Sunshine Rising Revitalising Our Town Cenre Autumn 2013|Sunshine Rising Revitalising Our Town Cenre Spring 2013|City of Brimbank Submission to the Metropolitan Planning Strategy March 2003|Constitution Convention on the Public invite from Brimbank City Council to S&DHS 1997city of brimbank

Gwyneth "Gwen" Goedecke collectionHiroshima|Historical articles, Hiroshima Day Speech (Rally 2007) Melbourne|Campaign for International Co-operation & Disarmament (CICD) - 40 years on - Commemoration (1985) |Nuclear Disarmament - People for Nuclear Disarmament (PND) including the Footscray Sunshine PND group|signed petition World Disarmament Campaign (1982) sponsored by the UN Association of Australia|Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (post 2007) - Why the US is targeting Russia and Iran ...... Nuclear Primacy|publication of the Medical Association for Prevention of War (Australia) 2007 titled ' Understanding the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty'|Australian Nuclear Free Zones Secretariat including minutes and correspondence - Sunshine Council|Non- Proliferation Legislation Amendment Bill 2003 (Australia) Uranium Mining - protest groups meetings, rally notices, newspaper articles, Atomic Energy in Australia magazines Volume 18, number 4 |Campaign for International Co-Operation and Disarmament (CICD) - Australia's longest runing peace movement, founded in 1959 by unionists, church leaders and peace activists (originally called World Congress for Disarmament and International Co-Operation) |United Nations - Australia and the United Nations Annual Report Card (2007) - report by Gwen Goedecke (1995) - 50th Anniversary Conference : The United Nations - Between Sovereignty and Global Governance - (La Trobe University)|UNITY - newsletters, publications of the UN Association of Australia -#274 (September 2001) AND #331 (March 2003) -compiled from Federal Parliamentary and other sources relevant to Australia's obligations to the UN | Arms Race/Spending: Newspaper clippings '70s to 2008 Senate Motion on National Missile Defence (200?) Submission re Australian involvement in Missile Defence dated? Defence White Paper Community Consultation Process and correspondence (July to September 2008) Exposing the Bare Essentials Behind the Arms Trade: Connecting Women's Rights & The Peace Process - by Yum Lee, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (1995) Various articles on arms/disarmaments/national security/defence spending including Senate Questions (1994 &1995) Australian Controls on the Export of Defence & Related Goods - Guidelines for Exporters - Department of Defence (1992) World Action to Stop the Deadly Arms Race - report isssued by Alf Watt for the Australian Socialist Group NSW (post 1975) Anti US/Foreign bases in Australia - '80s to 2000 Anti US bases in Australia and the Paciic including PINE GAP newspaper - Oceania (1986) |East Timor Article by Vera Butler (PHD, Political Science, Uni of Melbourne) on Australia, East Timor and The Clinton Doctrine - September 1999 |Middle East List of UN Resolutions against Israel (1955-1992) Map of Middle East Theatre of War, from the Centre for Research on Globilisation, Canada (2003) Brief - Middle East highlights (1973) by Israel Press Ltd., Tel Aviv |Iraq War (1998-2004 Newspaper arlticles Flyers protesting the war, rally notices Reports, emails, correspondence, media releases, petitions, newsletters Socialist Worker pamphlet - 'Is the UN an alternative to the US Empire?' Report by Dr Carmen Laswrence MP - 'What War?' (April 2003) A.N.S.W.E.R Coalition response to President Bush's National TV address of September 7, 2003 |Peace andTerror World Peace Council Presidential Committee meeting, Stockholm (1975) (2 reports) 'Challenging the Cold War' - an analysis of the motivation and strategies of the Victorian Peace Council in the 1950's, by Nancy Florence Phillips B.A. (Oct 1986) Palm Sunday Peace Rally & Festival poster (1988) Media Report (2003 'Managing Terror in the Media', together with Gwen's notespeace

Polish Cross of valour awarded in June 1941 to Sgt Jan Artymiuk of the 300 Polish squadron based in Swinderby Lincolnshiredocuments linked to a significant activist within the Polish community in Victoria who was highly awarded during world War twoidentity card made from card whites paperpprintpolish air force, polish cross of valour,

Contains the proceedings of two symposia held in November 1994 and May 1995 at Northern Arizona University. These conferences brought together language activists, tribal educators and experts on linguistics, language renewal and language teaching to discuss policy changes, educational reforms and community initiatives to stabilise and revitalise American Indian and Alaska Native Languages.language policy, families and communities, education

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. S Class Diesel Locomotives The eighteen members of the S Class were ordered in two batches by the Victorian Railways from Clyde Engineering for express passenger and freight workings, with the final eight locomotives ordered specifically to work the North-East standard gauge line. Many were named after prominent Victorians. S315 entered service on 16 October 1961 and was named after Sir Charles Gavan Duffy who was an Irish poet and journalist, Young Irelander and tenant-rights activist. After emigrating to Australia in 1856 he entered the politics of Victoria on a platform of land reform, and in 1871-72 served as the colony's 8th Premier. The S315 pulled the first goods train to travel straight through from Sydney to Melbourne on 3 January 1962. The S315 was withdrawn from service on 22 August 1988 and scrapped in April 1992.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Harry Binder being congratulated by Commissioner Edgar Brownbill on the arrival of the first standard gauge goods train at North Dynon Terminal, The Fireman was John Wortmann.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, harry binder, s class locomotive

Sue Ford (1943-2009) was an important practitioner in the wave of 1970's Australian feminist photographers. Ford regularly took intimate and candid pictures of artist friends, such as 'Neil Douglas Research 1964', documenting a time in Eltham when Montsalvat and Dunmoochin played an important part in the early attraction of artists to the Nillumbik area. Artist, conservationist and activist Neil Douglas (1911-2003) is best known for his garden at the Bend of Islands, Kangaroo Ground where he formed a co-operative for like-minded people who wished to live in harmony with the bush and wildlife. His love of nature and the beauty and fragility of the bush are constant themes that often run parallel in his ceramic works and paintings.Sue Ford and Neil Douglas were artists of national significance who both lived in the local Nillumbik area in the mid to late twentieth century. They were part of a community of artists integral in forging a dynamic artistic spirit, heavily inspired by the region's landscape and its people. Black and white silver gelatin photographic print of Neil Douglas plein-air painting in his rose garden at Research. Ed.1/3N/Aford, douglas, silver gelatin photograph, bend of isles, research, kangaroo ground, garden, environment

Media Release 29 January 2016 Advocate of Racism to burn at Eureka Dawn A cardboard effigy of Senator Pauline Hanson, will burn at the Ballarat Eureka Stockade Memorial next Eureka Dawn 3 December. For eight years now effigy burning has become an integral and flamboyant part of the annual 3 December Eureka remembrance, part of the Reclaim the Radical Spirit of the Eureka Rebellion program organised by Dr Joe Toscano, medical practitioner, broadcaster on Melbourne community radio 3CR and Australia's best known anarchist. Colour photographs of the burning of a cardboard effigy of Pauline Hanson at dawn on Eureka Day, 03 December 2016. Pauline Hanson was chosen as the effigy to be burnt by the Anarchist Media Alliance at Eureka Dawn because she was an advocate of racism. eureka stockade, anniversary, joe toscano, reclaim the radical spirit of the eureka rebellion, graeme dunstam, pauline hanson, effigy burning, pauline hanson effigy

Presented to Carlton FC secretary H O Bell in recognition of Carlton's 1947 premiershipThe awarded trophy although for the 1947 season was passed onto former Carlton player Cyril Mann who missed selection for the 1945 Grand Final (The Blood Bath) victory over South Melbourne. Cyril Mann's maternal Grandfather William Cooper "is remembered as the Australian Aboriginal political activist, much-respected community leader and genuine man of stature whose extraordinary lifetime achievements cannot be properly acknowledged in the limited space available here". Tony De Bolfo 2013.Comprises stainless steel & bronze. Small bronze medallion sits atop ash tray on a small pedestal."Awarded to H O Bell Secretary Carlton Football Club 1947 PREMIERS" The VFL emblem is depicted on one side of the medallion.

Brimbank's LGBTQIA+ History Exhibition mapped and celebrated the history of local LGBTQIA+ community, revealing the people, movements and creative forces that have shaped Brimbank's vibrant queer heritage. It brought together stories of activists such as Ali Hogg and Gordon Doak, alongside creative champions including Keigh bowery, Ana Kokkinos and Kween Kong, tracing networks of resistance, visibility and cultural change. The exhibition was brought together by the Australian Queer Archives. The Brimbank Council has a formal adopted action plan (2024–2028) that commits the municipality to improving health, safety, inclusion, empowerment, and organisational leadership for LGBTQIA+ residents. This action plan policy is built around the City of Brimbank's LGBTQIA+ Action Plan 2024–2028, that was adopted in November 2023. It was the council’s first formal LGBTQIA+ policy and is now the governing document for all inclusion, safety, and community‑support work. LGBTQIA+ is an inclusive acronym that represents diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer / questioning, intersex, asexual, and others.Brimbank LGBTQIA History Exhibitionlgbtqia+, ali hogg, gordon doak, leigh bowery, ana kokkinos, kween kong, city of brimbank

John Englart (1955–2025) was a devoted climate activist who worked tirelessly for his community with love and compassion, and his community loved him right back. John recognised that the climate crisis requires action at all levels if we are to keep our communities and nature safe: so he became a full-time volunteer citizen journalist and activist analysing climate reports, making submissions, writing to politicians and convening Climate Action Merri-bek. He attended local meetings and events to contribute, participate and report. He was a cheery and familiar sight on the bike paths of Merri-bek, with his beloved chihuahuas in his basket — their love easing his climate anxiety and supporting his work. This portrait was begun some months before John’s death (and finished just afterwards) to express the community’s love for John, his vision and his commitment.

David McDiarmid was a queer artist, designer and activist, born in Hobart, and lived between Melbourne, Sydney and New York. McDiarmid’s art practice was kaleidoscopic, celebratory and political. This artwork, Untitled (T-shirt), was presented to Stephen Allkins, a pioneering Sydney DJ, as a gift of the artist. The front of the t-shirt includes the letters for the word, STEPHEN, and the numbers for the year it was made, 84, while the back of the t-shirt includes the letters for the word, SYDNEY. The period in which this artwork was produced was a particularly tumultuous time. The HIV/AIDS epidemic emerged in the early 1980s and rapidly became a global public health emergency. McDiarmid was living in New York at the time, witnessing the forefront of epidemic and with his community deeply affected, and friends and lovers dying, he “suspected he was HIV-Positive…[and] would be dead with two years”. McDiarmid was an important figure in gay activism in Melbourne and Sydney-based protests for gay rights and was one of the original activists for of the first Sydney Mardi Gras Parade in 1978. Later he served as designer and then artistic director for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (1988-1990) and, in 1992, produced a series of posters for the AIDS Council of New South Wales. McDiarmid advocated for artists’ intellectual property, presenting at Sydney Writers' Festival and the Arts Law Centre of Australia on the management of artists’ estates in the face of HIV/AIDS epidemic.