Artist Leonard French said of this work:- "The centre panel suggests a tree of knowledge growing out of a jewelled fish (a spiritual accompaniment is intended), and from the tree birds rise, spreading out through the cloud shapes of the other panels. Hands and figures rise from the earth, reaching for the birds. The left hand panel depicts the journey of figures in a boat, the seeking after or journeying to the source of knowledge. The far right hand panel is the garden, figures in a primitive state, a sort of evolution of figures from a primitive garden (the first garden). Visualization, verbalization, music and dance are tools we have to express a concept. The analysis of an art work is a delicate and sensitive task and great harm can be done in an attempt to become verbal about a form which relies upon elements peculiar to itself for intrinsic meaning." Leonard FRENCH (OBE) (08 October 1928 - 10 January 2017) Born Brunswick, Victoria Died Heathcote, Victoria Known for his enormous dalle de verre (concrete and slab glass) ceiling in the Great Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria Leonard French produced a large body of work throughout his lifetime. French won the Sulman Prize in 1960, and the Blake Prize for Religious Art in 1963 and in 1980. He was also awarded a Harkness Fellowship in 1965. In the Queen's Birthday Honours of June 1968 he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. In early 1959 Leonard French was commissioned by the Ballarat Teachers' College students to paint a mural. The students were responsible for the payment of the work. When unveiled artist George Bush remarked: "the 1959 students have left something not just to 'oooh' and 'ah' at, but something that is thought provoking, arresting and interesting. This work of art keeps something in reserve and draws you to search for deeper meaning behind the splendour of colour. This mural is not one which will not fade the interest of its beholders, but one which will provide intrigue for generations to come." Originally French intended the mural to be five panels, each entitled (left to right) 'the Journey', 'Man', 'The Tree', 'The Earth', 'The Garden'. The finished mural was reduced to four panels with the central tree incorporated into the panels 'Earth' and 'Man'. Ballarat Teachers' College Art lecturer Arch Cuthbertson explained that the artist:- "Aims at evoking emotional flashed, opening doors to simultaneous thinking and feeling. To accomplish this he juxtaposes the threads of conscious and unconscious images, thus effecting a tapestry that allows many points of reference to converge upon his singular images. Whether the colours offer metaphysical sensations or convey a literal meaning will depend upon the breadth and depth of the viewer's experience. Similarly with the bird - we might well ask is it a defiance of gravity, a metaphysical ascension or the elusive winged knowledge? Again the answer could well be that these three associations have a singular purpose. " This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.A four panel mural by Leonard French, commissioned and gifted by the Ballarat Teachers' College Student in 1959. Art lecturer Arch Cuthbertson was highly involved in this commission. Artist Charles Bush unveiled the mural at the Ballarat Teachers' College in Gillies Street, Ballarat. At that time he said:- "You have left behind you on object which will be full of interest to a lot of people. A work of art, so long as it is in existence, is constantly under review. Most of the good things that keep on going are usually to the uninitiated a little worrying. Many of you will be worried by this, because it does not make its message immediately clear. But come back and assess it again and again." art, leonard french, french, artwork, mural, ballarat teachers' college, class of 1959

14cm x 9cm black and white photograph of Leonard Stimson's Grocery Store on Sydney Street, Kilmore. Three people stand outside the shop including Leonard Stimson (moustached man). The store has double height windows, with products in them, facing the street. Printed on the windows is "Coffee", "Tea", "Wholesale" and across the top of the windows is "E. Stimson. Grocery".Written on the back: Leonard Stimson's Grocer's Store Sydney St Kilmore (about 1864.) Kilmore Historical Society Leonard Stimson Standing in front with moustache. Sender Sandra Stimson Temoragrocery, stimson, kilmore, shopfront

Black and white photograph - Judy Leonard, Postal Clerk, conducting school tour at Ringwood Post Office, circa 1980."Attached to photograph" Judy Leonard inside Ringwood Post Office, Ringwood Street. circa 1980

Zig Plavina was a technician in science and volunteer at the Geoffrey Blainey Research Pencil/Charcoal drawing on white paper in black frame with dark grey mounting Artist signaturezig plavina, trevor leonard, portrait, drawing

The caption on this item incorrectly indentifies Charles Bush and Leonard French. Framed black and white image of artist Charles Bush and Ballarat Teachers' College Principal, Tom Turner, shakes hands in front of the mural 'Tapestry' by Leonard French. Student Represetnative Council President, Bruce Vanderburg, stands in the centre of the photograph. The mural was commissioned by students and staff of the Ballarat Teachers' College.tom turner, ballarat teachers' college, charles bush, bruce vanderburg, leonard french, mural, federation university art collection, ballarat teachers' college art collection

Painting of Leonard Grant CollettFull service recod

Photograph of Leonard French's stained glass ceiling at the National Gallery of Victoriamelbourne, st kilda road, ngv, art, leonard french, ceiling, stained glass, hall, national gallery of victoria

James Leonard Foley’s family lived at ‘Warringal’, 3 Foley Street, Kew. Like many other soldiers from Kew, he was educated at the Kew State School. He enlisted at the age of 19 in March 1915. His previous occupation is recorded as 'Blacksmith'. James sent a postcard to his mother in 1915 saying that he was ‘quite well’. He was to be killed in action on the Western Front on 24 August 1916 and is buried in the Villers-Bretonneux cemetery. Poignant card from a Kew soldier in World War 1 who was later to die on the Western Front.Single page Field Service Postcard and Envelope from James Leonard Foley to Mrs Eliza Foley of 3 Foley Street in Kew. Private J.L. Foley (1600) served during World War one with the 24th Battalion. He died on the Western Front. His parents were Edward and Eliza Foley of 3 Foley Street, Kew.Mrs E Foley, 3 Foley Street, Kew, Vic [Signed] JL Foley 8/9/15first world war (1914-18), james foley, world war one, foley street, warringal, villers-bretonneux cemetery, e. foley, edward foley

A short article about Leonard Albert Wilkinson and his service in World War 1. Leonard Wilkinson lived in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, leonard albert wilkinson

Certificate of Title in the name of Leonard Sherwin Bailey, located on Whitehorse Road, Blackburn, dated 11 April 1927. Transferred to Carlton and United Breweries 4 October 1968.bank of australasia, mcdonald, thomas ewan, binding, alfred george, lynch, john thomas, commonwealth trading bank of australia, holden hotels pty ltd, carlton and united breweries ltd, land sales

People - "Monti, Joseph Leonard"

People - "Monti, Joseph Leonard" Associated with - War

35mm colour positive transparency blue Agfacolour Service plastic mountholiday cabin, jwx677 (vic registration), leonard, toyota corolla (1967), unidentified

Heidelberg Golf Club: Lady members Barb Hancock and Margaret Leonard1 Colour photograph and captionladies' golf, hgc women's golf

Two Colour photographs of Nursing Home Residents Prue Tredgett and Graeme Cox R.S.L. President and Ken Heslop and Des Leonard Secretary R.S.L.. Anzac day 2009.

Two Colour photographs of Nursing Home Residents Prue Tredgett and Graeme Cox R.S.L. President and Ken Heslop and Des Leonard Secretary R.S.L.. Anzac day 2009.

Susan BakerReference, Research, InformationProvenance Order1. Photograph of Len Baker in WWI British Army uniform; 2. Certificate of Transfer to Reserve 1918; 3. Photograph of Len and Edie Baker's wedding in 1932; 4. Letter from St Paul's Church of England, East Kew vicarage 1940; 5. Letter from City of Kew 1941; 6. Wallet from City of Kew given in WWII; 7. 2nd Australian Imperial Force Certificate of Discharge, dated 7 May 1941; 8. Australian Military Forces Volunteer Defence Corps Certificate of Discharge dated 15/3/42 - 9/10/45; 9. British Passport issued 20 April 1971 from British High Commission Canberra The items were donated by the great-niece of Len Baker. Each item can be viewed in the image carousel above.ww1 (1914-1918), second world war (1939-1945), first world war (1914-1918), ww2 (1939-1945), wwii (1939-1945), wwi (1914-1918), len baker, city of kewww1 (1914-1918), second world war (1939-1945), first world war (1914-1918), ww2 (1939-1945), wwii (1939-1945), wwi (1914-1918), len baker, city of kew

Colour lithographSigned 'Leonard French 80' in lower right corner under printed image. Edition A/P, lower left corner under print.

Leonard John Hudson was born in Prahran and moved to Castlemaine in his early years At the beginning of the war was refused entry to the services due to his "reserved occupation" as a motor mechanic working on farm machinery At night he worked as a machinist for Thompson's Foundry machining breech blocks for 25 pound field guns. (image) Eventually he was granted enlistment into the R.A.A.F. into 7 Airfield Construction Squadron as a Leading Aircraftsman 156990 and was sent to Milne Bay with the unit to build the air strip.As one of few diesel mechanics he was often required to assist the US troops with their maintenance problems at various sites in or near New Guinea. Rare surviving images of 7 ACS newsletter Hand coloured photograph of L. J. Hudson in RAAF tropical uniform 1944 Copies of the "Spruiker" Magazine illustrations from August 1945 published at Milne Bay by 7ACS (7th Airfield Construction Squadron) Photograph of 25lb. Field Gun at Thompsons Foundry Pages from Photo Album showing L. J. Hudson in uniform at Castlemaine (one with his wife R. J. Hudson ) and at Milne Bay7 acs, 7 a.c.s., milne bay, thompsons foundry, field gun, l. hudson, len hudson, castlemaine, 25 pound field gun, hudson, spruiker, 7th airfield construction squadron

Silkscreen printSigned and dated lower right corner beneath print, pencil "Leonard French 63" Titled and edition lower left beneath print, "Fish over Landscape" 2/50

Fred Davey is in the middle row, 11th from the left. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Photo, black & white of a group of men in RAAF uniform. Group is arranged in rows against a background of trees.Stamped on back in blue ink "Leonard Snowden Studios By Royal Appointment, V7672" "Studios. No1 E.S. Melbourne. All R.A.A.F & W.A.A.F Stations Priv. Res. 101 Glenferrie Rd. Malvern".photography, raaf

Colour lithographSigned 'Leonard French 78' lower right corner under printed image. Titled 'Moon Turtle' centred under printed image Edition A/P, lower left corner under printed image.

Service records of Lieutenant Hubert Edward Carse, both as officer in the R.A.N. and R.A.N.V.R; with details of his activities in the Z Special Force, which sank many Japanese ships during World War 2 using limpet mines. Compiled by Officer Cadet Harrison Leonard.This compilation made by Harrison Leonard; a student officer at Australian Defence Force Academy Canberra.Text and reproductions of service records in plastic folderworld war 2. malayan campaign, hubert edward carse