This book, written by Matthew Richardson, gives details of the song ‘Waltzing Matilda’. This song is the most famous and best-loved song in Australia and its origins start in Warrnambool. In 1894 Christina McPherson heard an old folk song played by the local Garrison Artillery Band at the Warrnambool races and later in Queensland she played the tune to Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson who wrote the words to the music. This book is retained as it gives details of the song ‘Waltzing Matilda’. Warrnambool has the claim to fame of being the place where this well-known Australian song began. This is a hard cover book of 23 pages. The cover is red with white printing on the spine. The dust cover has a pale green background with a sepia-coloured image of a swagman and black and red printing. The book contains a CD in a plastic covering inserted into the front dust cover. The book has a preface, 14 chapters of text, some illustrations, appendices, a bibliography, acknowledgements and an index.music, songs, warrnambool, waltzing matilda, australiana, christina mcpherson, andrew barton (banjo) paterson, history of warrnambool

Members of the Gervasoni family and their friends dress up, one holding a swag and billy. Two of the girls are dressed as boys. gervasoni, yandoit creek, swag, billy

The letter is from Horace (Swag) LONG to Trixie who in other correspondence is called "Beat". Refer 11.4, 12.3. Horace LONG No 437, 9th & 4th LH Regt AIF. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details..1) - .3) Three pages of hand written letter on yellowed ruled paper..1) Top right: 22.7.18 Some where along the River Jordan. .3) From Swag the Dag.documents, letters, correspondence

Refers to history of Edmond Paget Seymour, VX102058 (V25458). Enlisted 15/8/42 into 2nd AIF age 43, Discharged 13/6/43. Rank Lt.Colonel. Last unit was 14 Armoured Regiment Initially in CMF - enlisted in Dec 1936. WW2 Model of a swag. It has a hood/bag section which acts as a carry bag or pillow. The main body would form a type of "A" frame style. The right side has strong US pattern press clips to keep it shut. It has a mattress (probably Kapok) which is clipped in and is formed of 14 cotton covered cells. The bottom of each cell has a black waterproof material. The whole swag rolls up and fits inside the hood section for transport.At the top of bag/hood is: "E.P. SEYMOUR".ww2, swag, sleeping kit

The 4 pages where written over 2 days, 4.7.18 & 8.7.18 by Horace "Swag" LONG No 437 to his sister Trixie, also referred to in the letter as Beat. In other letters / photos she is referred to as Beat. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details.1) - .4) Four pages of hand written letters on yellowed paper, pen and ink from Swag to his sister, Trixie..1) Top right: Some where along the Jordan 4/7/18documents, letters, correspondence

'Swag' nickname of Horace Samuel LONG who enlisted in the 9th Light Horse Regt No 437 on 17.9.1914 age 19 years. He transferred to the 4th L.H.Regt on 27.9.1916 and allotted No 437A. Promoted to Driver on 1.1.18, L/Cpl on 11.11.1918. During his service he was hospitalised 3 times with various illnesses. He was discharged from the AIF on 24.6.1919. His father and 2 brothers enlisted as well. Father, Benjamin Marshman No 97 Australian Remount Unit 1 Sqd 1. Benjamin Marshman 'Marsh' No 439 4th LHRegt. Rueben Ivan 'Rube' No 2192 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF. Refer the following Cat No’s relating to the Long family, 07.2, 11.4, 12.3, 13.2, 14.3, 15P, 17P.Copy of a black & white post card depicting a seated soldier and a cameo image of a woman superimposed top right corner.Original postcard inscribed verso: To Dear Beat, From Swag with love.postcards, photography, light horse

BLACK & WHITE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPH OF A MAN DRESSED AS A SWAGGIE HOLDING HIS SWAGWITH COMPLIMENTS FROM HARD TIMES 1916 J. HORNBYlocal history, document, postcard, crick, shrigley, mc lennan & lazarus

In November 2003 the Guild decorated part of the Johnston Collection (in East Melbourne) for Christmas. The exhibition was so successful that it was extended to March 2004. This is a representative sample of the pieces made by members during 2003. Christmas stocking in cream patchwork with quilting embroidered swag at top in Stumpwork and surface embroidery. christmas decorations, embroidery, mixed media, australia, 2000-20

In celebration of Clunes, Victoria, Australia 100 years settlementLapel Badge with blue banner at top and royal blue boomerang at bottomBlue banner "1839-1939" "Centenary of Clunes" Picture on centre of man with swag and countryside sceneryclunes centenary 1939, lapel badge

Wooden Handle with cast metal head, flat hammer on one side, conical for swaging on the other side.hammer, swage

Item in the collection of “Swag Long”. Refer cat No 16P for more details of Swag, brothers and Father. “MT” is for mounted troops, Swag was in the Light Horse. This possibly is meant to mean also Motor Transport.Light Kahki coloured metal tin with lid.On the lid, “Red Cross” , under in black, “OUTFIT FIRST AID FOR MT”tin, red cross, first aid

PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN DURING A BACK TO CLUNES.BLACK AND WHITE SNAPSHOT OF TWO PEOPLE DRESSED AS SWAGMEN -WITH OLD CLOTHES, SWAGS AND BILLIES. LUFFS CORNER STORE IN BACKGROUND.photography, events and celebrations, back to clunes

A History of BanyenaGrey Card Cover with border insode of which is text and B/W Photo of a man walking along a track carrying a swag In Blue Ink Underlined: Banyena History Inside Border Back over the Track of Time Compiled and written by Neil A. McLennan 1970 Stawell Victoriastawell, mclennan family

The photo belonged to Horace 'Swag' LONG No 437, 9th & 4th LHRegt. HEYWOOD is possibly Charles HEYWOOD No 423, 9th LH Regt. Refer Cat No 16P for Swag’s service details.Copy of black & white photograph showing 2 soldiers in front of horse stables.On the rear of the original: Heywood and I.photography, light horse, aif

Cream Glazed Porcelain Chamber Pot with butterfly wings and floral swag design on both sides with design extending into inside rim. handle has fine gold line around edgeon base of pot. Detroit, Stoke on Trent, 35. (85) with UT below the 85 on edge of pot. 1969 with a cresent moon shape above. a dash with thre pear shapes. with a bow and quiver trademark

The donation records indicate that this dress was worn by Georgiana Elizabeth Moore (1899-1974), who lived for most of her life in Brighton at 38 and later 40 Cochrane Street. Since the dress is of an earlier date, It is likely that it belonged to Georgiana's mother, Elizabeth Moore (1860-1950). Georgiana was born to Richard and Elizabeth Moore in Brighton in 1899. She was named after Richard's first wife, Georgiana Leake Moore (nee Paul), who had died in 1893 aged only 38. Georgiana is recorded as having been "tall with red hair". The family moved to Diamond Creek for several years, but returned to Brighton after Richard's death in 1922. Georgiana and her mother settled in Cochrane Street, where they lived for the rest of their lives. We know very little about Georgiana herself. Newspaper records indicate that she was a talented musician, graduating from the University of Melbourne with a diploma in music in 1927. BHS holds a small collection of items belonging to the Moore family. This dress was donated by Georgiana's niece, Jeannette Fraser, along with two nightgowns: a c. 1880 night dress believed to have been worn by Elizabeth and a c. 1910 night dress believed to have been worn by Georgiana's sister Amelia Henrietta Fraser (née Moore) while boarding at Merton Hall (this nightdress does also show a laundry mark of G.E. Moore and so may have been worn by both women). Georgiana herself donated a number of items to the Society in 1972, including a 1920s black and white geometric loom-beaded handbag.A good example of a princess line dress of this period in good condition and with provenance.A one-piece princess line dress, circa 1878-1882 of deep royal blue silk featuring Chinese-inspired self pattern. The neckline features a standing collar and is secured through the centre front from neck to floor with self covered buttons. At the front knee the fabric has been gathered and drawn to the back into a tiered fish-tail swag and trimmed with a matching blue knotted fringe. The swagging is created by interior tapes. The dress is backed with cream cotton.georgiana elizabeth moore, elizabeth moore, amelia henrietta fraser, brighton

Mount William Gold Rush Photo taken from Spion Kop looking at western side of My WilliamView of township called Ladysmith George Mason's farmhouse in centre of picture with smoke rising from chimney Seven men in foreground carrying various items eg. shovel, gold pan, swag etc.1 copy B/W 1 copy sepia 1 on displaymining, gold mining, mafeking

Canvas Water BagSAR Major Canvas Goods Covering Australia Water Bags Tarps Annexes Blinds Swags Tents|Water Bag 38cm before using immerse in cold water for 24 hours

This quilt was made to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of Donvale Christian College. Mrs Anne Suk was one of the few women who held a place on the Board of the School in its early years. She was a member of one of the founding families. This is one of very few items to survive from the early years of the school. It was specifically created to celebrate the 25th anniversary.Machine pieced pale blue Quilt with navy and olive green borders and navy binding. School logo and swag of flowers have been machine pieced and appliqued on the quilt. The quilt has then been hand quilted with navy thread.On the back there is a label with "J.H.E. Suk" machine stitched on it. On a circle appliqued in the centre of the back are embroidered the numbers "1975" and "2000".school, material, quilt, dutch reform, mrs anne suk, donvale christian college, hand quilt

Colour photograph. Girl dressed as Swagman. Corks hanging on hat. Check shirt. Walking stick. Swag bedroll. Torn jeans gum boots, billy can. Gravel Hill Primary School. 1988 Production 'The Wallaby Track''.photo, individual, young male

John Shirlow (1869-1936) John Shirlow was the first Australian to make etching the basis of his career. Schooled in Melbourne, he studied for a time with Artur Loureiro and attended design classes at the National Gallery School from 1890 to 1895. Specialising in renderings of old Melbourne buildings, which are now of great historical interest, he drew directly onto the plate in reverse. In 1929 he founded etching classes at the Working Men's Institute. Throughout his life a prominent figure on the Victorian art scene, he was involved in various choirs and bushwalked with R.H. Croll and C.J. Dennis. He was a Trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria from 1922 to 1936. (http://www.portrait.gov.au/people/john-shirlow-1869)Bookplate "Ex Libris R.H. Croll Solvitur Ambulando" by John Shirlow This Ex Libris Etching was released as Part of P. Neville Barnett`s ``Pictorial Book Plates`` Privately Published and Released as a Limited Edition ``de luxe`` Version, The Publication was Edition Number 95 of 100, Year of Publication: 1931Etched bookplate "Ex Libris R.H. Croll Solvitur Ambulando" showing a boy with swag and billy reading a book as he walks towards the rising sun. Shirlow with 1923 printed lower left beneath the image. r.h. croll, john shirlow

David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Electoral roll details: 1919 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. The Deakin, Mair and Young families had many connections with Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.A coloured photocopy of a couple identified as Lily Vipond Deakin and David Miller Mair. The original is a studio portrait of a couple behind a balustrade decorated with swags of flowers. She is wearing a hat with a large brim. He is holding a straw boater hat.On rear in grey lead pencil: "Lily Vipond (nee Deakin) / and Dave Millar Mair / 1909 (all underlined) / They were married / on 5.5.1910". david miller mair, dave mair, lily vipond mair, lily vipond deakin

The letter although unfinished is most likely written by Horace "Swag" LONG No 437 4th LH Regt. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details..1) & .2) Two ruled pages of a letter handwritten in indelible pencil on Souvenir of Egypt paper. Page or pages missing. .1) Handwritten top right: 1916 7th of November Abu Sueirdocuments, letters, correspondence

The letter was written by Horace (Swag) LONG to his sister. Horace LONG No 437, 9th & 4th LHRegt AIF. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details..1) An official Active Service envelope .2) & .3) Ruled paper handwritten in ink on both sides. Souvenir of Egypt paper..1) Date stamped right side: 13 Nov 16 Handwritten left side: H. S. Long Handwritten right side: Miss Beat Long Macorna Victoria Australia .2) Handwritten top right: 12 Nov 16 (AD) Abu Sueir documents, letters, envelopes

Harris. WM. & Jane – Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Decorations in Mechanics Hall Great Western. 1932 In Great Western Families Book under Harris are similar photo'sBlack and white photo, Showing decorations in Mechanic Hall for Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Floral arrangements on stands . Ceiling swags with diamonds and Bells possibly paper. Closed off area fronted with Diamonds cut out and attached to board. Group includes Ernest Harris & Wife. Decorations in Mechanics Hall Great Western for Diamond Wedding 1932 William Harris And Jane Harris ( Nee Colley) 21 October 1932stawell

The postcard belonged to Horace Samuel LONG 'Swag' No 437, 9th & 4th LH Regt AIF seated on the right. The original postcard stated on the rear that the other 2 were Ray Forrester from Gippsland seated and Bob Exon from down Ravenswood way. Ray is possibly Joseph Raymond Forrester No 608 2nd reinforcements 9th LHRegt who was later awarded an "MM". Bob is Rupert Exon No 408 9th LHRegt. Refer Refer Cat No 16P for Swag’s service details. Refer Cat No 486P for the collection relating to Rupert Exon No 408.Copy of black & white postcard depicting 3 soldiers in a studio portrait.Handwritten bottom: Yours truly Me, us & Coy photography, soldiers, aif, wwi, world war one, the great war, studio photography, postcards, uniforms, handwriting

Gwenyth Fletcher (nee Thompson) was born in 1922 in Burwood. At six months of age her family moved to Blackheath where she lived until her marriage to John Fletcher. When Gwenyth was four years old, her grandfather was the mayor of Blackheath and as such, he had to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Kent to the town. Gwenyth presented the future King George VI and his wife Elizabeth with a posy of flowers as part of the welcoming ceremony. John and Gwenyth were married in 1951 and in 1952 they moved to Canowindra. John was working for the Presbyterian Church and they needed an assistant sheep worker at Ernabella (now Pukatja), a remote First Nations community, in the far North West of South Australia and he had worked there prior to his marriage. The work involved sheep, vehicles and general handy man work, and trips to Finke (railway 200 miles east). After marriage John was again asked to work at Ernabella. He and Gwenyth left for Ernabella in 1953 and returned in November. They then bought a property in Canowindra and the family stayed for four years before returning to Ernabella. Two children were born whilst they were in Canowindra. The family stayed for eight years at Ernabella from 1958 to April 1966. During the time at Ernabella and Fregon, three more children were born. In May 1966, the family returned to the farm in Canowindra. John and Gwenyth retired from the farm in 1985 and moved to South Canowindra. The Wagga was probably made during the time at Ernabella from children's knits and other leftovers. John had to camp out from the home a lot in order to muster sheep and the desert nights are cold. There is evidence (ties) that Gwenyth made the wagga into a swag-like product that John could easily carry. There were few resources available to her in the remote region, so she used what she had. Gwenyth was known for her reuse of everything – she never threw anything out. Everything was repurposed or recycled. Gwenyth Fletcher was my mother-in-law. Because I was interested in quilts/quilting and patchwork she gave me the blanket instead of throwing it out. She gave it to me during the 1990s. - Donor, November 2025Wagga blanket with base made from two different beige/light khaki blankets. One of the blankets is lightly striped. The top is made up of random, non-geometrical pieces of cardigans and jumpers and other blankets that are machine stitched to the bottom blankets. The cardigans are different colours - light blue, red, navy, yellow and light yellow and are knitted with different patterns. The top blanket pieces are different greys. The cardigan pieces include a pocket, button holes and one of the blanket patches has some of a blanket stitched border. The top also has some green striped material patches. The whole blanket/quilt is bordered by a wide brown patterned material. Some of this material is also used as smaller patches on holes in the cardigans. There are also some hand stitched repairs.wagga, remote community, gwenyth fletcher, king george vi, canowindra, ernabella, pukatja, swag, blanket, sheep, rural life

Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. Road to Mt. Alexander, 1852. Stores were carried to the diggings in bullock drays. Slide shows travellers with swags and drays pulled by ox, with stores also a horse pulling a dray with supplies. Markings: 37 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

Although the caption reads'Sunbury, Victoria, Australia', the picture is not of any specific Sunbury event. Instead it typifies frequent occurrences that took place across the area from the 1850s to the early years of the nineteenth century when people travelled along roads to the goldfields during the gold rush era and later seeking work during times of economic stress.The picture has captured an era in Australia's history when people were on the move seeking their fortunes on the gold fields or seeking work during times of economic depression. A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format of five men carrying swags and their billies as they walk along an unmade road. Written along the top LH corner is 'Sunbury, Victoria, Australia'. On the back of the card in the lower RH corner is information explaining expressions relevant to the swagman traditions in Australia.swagmen, sunbury