Paper booklet, consisting of 40 pages plus 18 preface pages. Front cover of booklet is printed with with a black and white portrait image of a woman (the author of the booklet) at centre. The woman has short hair and is wearing a black gown buttoned at the neck. Text printed on front cover reads: "(Fourth Edition.)/Limitation of Offspring/MRS. B. SMYTH./To be obtained at 51 Errol Street, North Melbourne,/AND ALL BOOKSELLERS. PRICE, 1S. 6D./1893/RAE BROS., POLYGRAPHIC PRINTERS, 547 & 549 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE."non-fictioncontraception, birth control

Michael INGLETON (1952- ) After studying at RMIT Michael Ingleton exhibited from the 1970s. This work is from a rare series if prints produced while the artist was in residence at the Montmartre Atelier in France. Five plates depicting from top to bottom: a wind sock; a self portrait; a shell; towers; sailing boats.LL ca "self portrait with pocket plates" LR Michael Ingleton 82'85. LR at base BAT Lawngill (illegible)available

Early self portrait of famous painter Lionel Lindsay. Lionel was one of the famous family of artists, which included Norman Lindsay, Percy Lindsay, Daryl Lindsay and Ruby Lindsay.A rare early self portrait by Lionel Lindsay, showing himself in a "Spanish style", before he followed his dream and went to Spain. Lionel became a famous artist in Australia and Europe, especially noted for his Spanish etchings.Watercolour painting on paper of self portrait by Lionel Lindsay.Signed "Lionel Lindsay 1899"lionel lindsay, creswick, etching, watercolour, spain, norman lindsay

Loris BUTTON (27/02/1951- ) Born Melbourne Dr Loris Button grew up in Melbourne, completing undergraduate studies in painting and drawing at the Phillip Institute of Technology, followed by a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Tasmania. Her PhD thesis employed self portraiture as a means for reflecting on the self, time and ageing in contemporary culture. From 1981 – 1986 Loris lived and studied in Hobart before returning to Melbourne. She lectured at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy from 1987. Since 1990 she has lived and worked in Ballarat and the nearby town of Creswick. Loris retired from an academic career at the Arts Academy, University of Ballarat (now Federation University) at the end of 2010. Loris has continued a post-retirement association with the Arts Academy through her role as an Honorary Research Fellow. Working with prints, paintings and drawings on handmade paper, her work is regularly shown in both solo and group exhibitions throughout Australia and overseas. 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.Self portrait of artist.art, artwork, loris button, self portrait, alumni, available

Neville Mirvane BUNNING (1902-1990) During World War Two Neville Bunning served with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He was an Art Teacher at the Ballarat Technical Art School (a division of the Ballarat School of Mines) from 05 February 1946 to 22 September 1964. Neville Bunning formed the Ballarat Artist's Society (later the Ballarat Society of Artists), a group that sponsored art and which invited modernist artists to speak to students and to the public of Ballarat. He also wrote a weekly column in the Ballarat Courier. Bunning produced a bust of Australian Prime Minister, The Right Honourable J.A. Lyons from Tasmania, who died in office. Neville Bunning died in Subiaco, Western Australia on 29 April 1990. 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.Small framed self portrait of the artist Neville BunningLL Neville M Bunning signature in red oil paint art, artwork, neville bunning, available, self portrait, portrait

Ian PAGE Ian Page was an Art Lecturer at the Ballarat Teachers' College, and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Both are predecessor institutions of Federation University Australia. Ian Page presented John Mildren with this portrait, they had work together at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. 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.Black and white pen and ink self portrait of Ian PageIan D. Page, 77available, ian page, self portrait, staff member

This photo depicts an outing of VAD nurses Alice Broadhurst, McGeachy and Byrne and two patients of No. 16 AGH Macleod (Mont Park Military Hospital), Curry and Caffery to Eltham in spring 1919. Broadhurst's companions pose with an old timer from Eltham on the roadside verge with a large collection of sticks stacked vertically outside a cottage. This photo is part of the Alice Broadhurst collection held by Yarra Plenty Regional Library, a series of 12 photo albums compiled by Alice Broadhurst (1896-1981), initially while working as a Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse with the Australian Red Cross at the Mont Park Military Hospital (No. 16 AGH) and subsequently as a nurse at the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women’s hospitals alongside many pioneering doctors of their fields.Digital file"Same group with self instead of Byrne, Eltham, Oct 22"eltham, alice elizabeth broadhurst, byrne, caffery, curry, mcgeachy, nursing staff, mont park, 16 agh, old timer, pioneer, cottage, wood pile

Self Propelled gun with blade to dig bund. Barrel in raised positionm-107, self propelled artillery, model

Equipment used by the RegimentBayonet and scabbard for 7.62 mm L1A1 Self Loading Rifle. 20 cm bladebayonet, slr

The old Diamond Street bridge in Eltham had a raised section seen here and a lower section, the railings of which can just be seen. The upper pedestrian crossing provided continual access for foot traffic during times of flood. This photo is part of the Alice Broadhurst collection held by Yarra Plenty Regional Library, a series of 12 photo albums compiled by Alice Broadhurst (1896-1981), initially while working as a Voluntary Aid Detachment nurse with the Australian Red Cross at the Mont Park Military Hospital (No. 16 AGH) and subsequently as a nurse at the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women’s hospitals alongside many pioneering doctors of their fields. This photo depicts an outing with fellow VAD nurses McGeachy and Byrne and two patients of Mont Park, Curry and Caffery to Eltham in spring 1919 Digital file"Curry, Byrne, McGeachy & self on rustic bridge, Eltham, Oct 22, 1919"eltham, diamond creek, diamond street bridge, alice elizabeth broadhurst, byrne, caffery, curry, mcgeachy, nursing staff, mont park, 16 agh

Portrait of an old man wearing glasses and striped robe in front of a paint palette and surrounded by collaged newspaper cuttings. Signed (l.l) 'Clifton '85'. Inscribed on reverse: 'Self Portrait Clifton Pugh'clifton pugh, painting, self portrait, dunmoochin

This iron was given to Isobel and Stan Campbell by another woman in Boort Victoria pre 1999 as per the letter attached with the Donation form. These irons were manufactured in Australia as per the printing on the cardboard box and instruction sheet. These self-generating gas irons used methylated spirits in the small tank at the back of the iron. The irons would have been used prior to electricity being available to be connected to a house and used for ironing clothes and other woven material items used by the members of the household.Brown cardboard box with separate lid with black printing on the front and back of box and lid. A heavy silver iron with 13 holes along each side there is a black handle screwed to top of iron and a small round container attached to the back. An instruction sheet. Box front and back - The "STAR"/Self-Generating Gas iron/(Registered)/Is Made In Australia!/By Australian Workers!/From Australian Material!/ Instruction sheet - MADE IN AUSTRALIA/.../The "STAR' is the most economical Iron ever put on the Market , and/being manufactured of the best materials only, will last a life-time./...social history, domestic appliance, irons, george evans collection, isobel campbell, 1990s

Bayonet for Self-Loading Rifle 7.62mm. 20 cm blade. With scabbard. Handle and frog painted black.bayonet for slr, scabbard, bayonet frog c1965

Portrait of a man with dark hair and black shirt smoking with glass goblet against a black background. Signed (U.r) 'Bellamy'. On reverse in black felt pen 'John Bellamy self portrait Hoginonay (?) 1969'.john bellamy, painting, portrait