A leaflet about the history and location of the William Ricketts Sanctuary at Mt. Dandenong. Is administered by The Forests Commission Victoria. C 1964 mapplace, public gardens, willilam ricketts sanctuary, mt. da, lydia chancellor, collection, tourism, geography, travel, map, the william ricketts sanctuary, dandenong, recreation, victoria, exploration, history, place

This book is a visitor's guide to the William Rickett's Sanctuary in Olinda and is also a detailing of Rickett's spiritual beliefs. Ricketts (1898-1993) was an artist who was profoundly distressed by environmental destruction and was an early advocate for Aboriginal rights. Notwithstanding Ricketts' strong sympathy for Aboriginal people, his depiction of them in the Sanctuary combined with aspects of his beliefs have some problematic elements. The Sanctuary has been closed since 2021 due to fallen trees.This booklet explains and illustrates the beliefs of William Ricketts, a significant Dandenongs-based artist, as depicted in the Sanctuary that he created.Booklet approximately A4 size. Color photographs throughout interspersed with text. 38 pages.On front of booklet: 'Australiandia: Land of the Holy Spirit' and at the bottom right of the cover: 'That is how I know you / Sacred - Secret - Silent / A Flowing of Life / In the Dreaming / The Divine Transcendence / Through all Eternity / William Ricketts'william ricketts, olinda, aboriginal people, sculptures

Ceramic sculptureInscribed in base

Ceramic SculptureInscribed in base