First in a set of two books containing newspaper cuttings relating to the wool industry, which include topics such as wages, cost of living, shearing tallies, court cases, exports, horse riding, taxation, union matters, wool price, wool classing and women in industry. Bound brown covered book containing newspaper articles. Spine [printed]: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS – BOOK I.wool, wool industry, wages, cost of living, shearing, legal cases, exports, horses, tax, union, women at work, newspaper articles

Second in a set of two books containing newspaper cuttings relating to the wool industry, which include topics such as arbitration proceedings, blowfly strike, sheep breeding, competitions, wages, workers unions, equine education, fencing, manpower, land valuing, shearing, pastoral conditions, rainfall, sheep dip, tanning, meetings and wool markets. Bound maroon covered book containing newspaper articles. Spine [printed]: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS – BOOK II.wool, wool industry, wages, cost of living, shearing, legal cases, exports, horses, tax, union, women at work, newspaper articles

White plastic ring bound soft book with a photo of female munition workers on the front covernon-fictionAn historical diary which celebrates, in words and photographs, the women of Melbourne's western suburbs who worked in the explosives and munitions industries.munitions, western suburbs of melbourne, women in war work

150 PAGE BOOK CONTAINING PHOTOGRAPHS, DIAGRAMS AND STORIES ABOUT THE INTERKNIT HOSIERY CO. LTD CLUNES AND THE WOMEN WHO WORKED THERE.non-fictionPHOTOGRAPHS, DIAGRAMS AND STORIES ABOUT THE INTERKNIT HOSIERY CO. LTD CLUNES AND THE WOMEN WHO WORKED THERE. 1919-1986interknit hosiery co., clunes knitting mill, women of clunes

This song was composed for and sung during the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work, held in 1907.Single sheet, folded in two to form four pages. "Linton Choral Society" written in ink across top RH. Sheet music for a song, "It's not the time for hush a by Sheet music published in series "Suttons Popular Part Songs; No. 1". Price 3d.Text: " Linton Choral Society / Dedicated to The Women's Choir / 1907 / SUTTONS POPULAR PART SONGS / No. 1. / IT'S NOT THE TIME / FOR HUSH A BY / FOR / LADIES VOICES / SOLO VOICE & CHORUS / Composed for & Sung During the First / AUSTRALIAN EXHIBITION OF WOMEN'S WORK / 1907. ". Pencilled on back page: "No. 17(?) / Imp. edition / Sonatina / Album F. Schmitt".sheet music, songs, linton choral society, australian exhibition of women's work 1907

This exhibition was held in October 1907 and ran for 5 weeks. There were over 15000 contributors in the fields of needlework, cookery, Horticulture, fine and applied arts. There was a wide variety of activities, lectures and social events. There were approximately 250,000 people who attended.An important source of work and information relating to a major event in the State of Victoria and in the work of women.Eight sheets of microfilm enclosed in plastic sheet with title page, white with black text.State Library of Victoria Exhibition os Australian Women’s work 1907 6 microfiche. warrnambool, exhibition australian women’s work, 1907 women’s work exhibition

The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Mary Burrowes, aunt of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small ruby glass and crystal jug which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold coloured paint. "Mary Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items

The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Alice Yardy nee Dinsmore, grandmother of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small green glass vase with gilt edge which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold lettering. "Alice Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items

A5 ring binded book with picture of Hugh V. McKay show room on front and various short stories from former employees insideworld war 1914 - 1918

Part of a collection relating to the Parkin family. The reference to 'Gilpin girls' refers to the women who worked in Gilpin's Store, Rutherglen.Black and white photograph of six women in a back yardOn back of photo: "Gilpin girls. Miss Nott, Myrtle, Dorrie Jones, Daisy, Edna Hare, Olwyn Harbley"parkin family, daisy parkin, gilpin store

Full size newspaper, printed in black ink, stories about the war, photographs. A full page “Peace” advert from the Beehive Store. A “Peace” advert from Myers and from McClures. Women’s wartime work. A photograph of the inside of the All Saints Cathedral, Bendigo. What’s on at the theatres (3 Theatres) and radio 3bo broadcasting. 16 Pages issue NR27,918end ww2, bendigo, bendigo advertiser

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, March 18, 2005. Hard day's work: women work at the Ordnance Factory. Date unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A black and white photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville. Mary-Lyn was a part of the Mary Chain of guest houses built by Eric Dowdle in the Depression years. The photograph is of Mr. Fred Fiske, the proprietor, and three women who may have worked at Mary-Lyn.A black and white photograph taken at Mary-Lyn Guest House in Marysville.184 1954-55 Mr. Fiske Girl on left side/ don't know her/ name on right/ side is me/ Betty Thomas/ Ailza Rundle is/ sitting in frontmarysville, victoria, australia, mary chain guest houses, mary-lyn guest house, eric dowdle, photograph, ailza rundle, betty thomas, mr. fred fiske

The photograph of a group of Ithacan women was taken at an Ithacan Philanthropic Society annual picnic. The women would work hard in the lead up to the picnic to prepare traditional Greek fare to enjoy on the day. At the picnic women catch up with relatives and friends. Ithacan women brought with them their Ithacan traditions and culinary skills and were very much the custodians of the Ithacan cultural heritage. A black and white photograph mounted on grey board of twenty one ladies and five children standing in front of a cluster of trees in a rural setting. picnics

Hilda was a member of The Embroiderers Guild U.K., a teacher and Judge. She prepared study material and embroidered items for the British Home Industries. Hilda worked on the WW1 tapestry depicting Women's War Work, displayed in the Imperial War Museum. An Annual Prize is awarded in her name for Silk Shading, by a First Year Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, London.One of eight stitch samplers worked on coarse counted thread or woven linen. Demonstrating a variety of techniques and embellishments.Hilda Watson Milford Surrey Label on backembroidery, sampler, england

Hilda was a member of The Embroiderers Guild U.K., a teacher and Judge. She prepared study material and embroidered items for the British Home Industries. Hilda worked on the WW1 tapestry depicting Women's War Work, displayed in the Imperial War Museum. An Annual Prize is awarded in her name for Silk Shading, by a First Year Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, London.One of eight stitch samplers worked on coarse counted thread or woven linen. Demonstrating a variety of techniques and embellishments.Hilda Watson Milford Surrey Label on backsampler, embroidery

Hilda was a member of The Embroiderers Guild U.K., a teacher and Judge. She prepared study material and embroidered items for the British Home Industries. Hilda worked on the WW1 tapestry depicting Women's War Work, displayed in the Imperial War Museum. An Annual Prize is awarded in her name for Silk Shading, by a First Year Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, London.One of eight stitch samplers worked on coarse counted thread or woven linen. Demonstrating a variety of techniques and embellishments.Hilda Watson Milford Surrey Label on backsampler, embroi, embroidery

Hilda was a member of The Embroiderers Guild U.K., a teacher and Judge. She prepared study material and embroidered items for the British Home Industries. Hilda worked on the WW1 tapestry depicting Women's War Work, displayed in the Imperial War Museum. An Annual Prize is awarded in her name for Silk Shading, by a First Year Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, London.One of eight stitch samplers worked on coarse counted thread or woven linen. Demonstrating a variety of techniques and embellishments.Hilda Watson Milford Surrey Label on backsampler, embroidery

Hilda was a member of The Embroiderers Guild U.K., a teacher and Judge. She prepared study material and embroidered items for the British Home Industries. Hilda worked on the WW1 tapestry depicting Women's War Work, displayed in the Imperial War Museum. An Annual Prize is awarded in her name for Silk Shading, by a First Year Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, London.One of eight stitch samplers worked on coarse counted thread or woven linen. Demonstrating a variety of techniques and embellishments.Hilda Watson Milford Surrey Label on backsampler, embroidery

Hilda was a member of The Embroiderers Guild U.K., a teacher and Judge. She prepared study material and embroidered items for the British Home Industries. Hilda worked on the WW1 tapestry depicting Women's War Work, displayed in the Imperial War Museum. An Annual Prize is awarded in her name for Silk Shading, by a First Year Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, London.One of eight stitch samplers worked on coarse counted thread or woven linen. Demonstrating a variety of techniques and embellishments.Hilda Watson Milford Surrey Label on backsampler, embroidery

Hilda was a member of The Embroiderers Guild U.K., a teacher and Judge. She prepared study material and embroidered items for the British Home Industries. Hilda worked on the WW1 tapestry depicting Women's War Work, displayed in the Imperial War Museum. An Annual Prize is awarded in her name for Silk Shading, by a First Year Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, London.One of eight stitch samplers worked on coarse counted thread or woven linen. Demonstrating a variety of techniques and embellishments.Hilda Watson Milford Surrey Label on backsampler, embroidery

Hilda was a member of The Embroiderers Guild U.K., a teacher and Judge. She prepared study material and embroidered items for the British Home Industries. Hilda worked on the WW1 tapestry depicting Women's War Work, displayed in the Imperial War Museum. An Annual Prize is awarded in her name for Silk Shading, by a First Year Apprentice at the Royal School of Needlework, London.One of eight stitch samplers worked on coarse counted thread or woven linen. Demonstrating a variety of techniques and embellishments.Hilda Watson Milford Surrey Label on backsampler, embroidery

Part of a complete layette made by donor's maternal grandmother Mrs Charlotte Sarah Webb (nee Richardson) before 1907 (1865-51). The layette won equal second prize at the First Australia Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. Part of a complete layette, which won equal second prize at the first Australian Exhibition of Women's Work 1907. White cotton, dress has a fine self stripe, gathered bodice and squared collar of torchon lace and insertion, gathered sleeves, and pintucks, insertion and lace at skirt edge. christening robe, petticoats, embroidery, heirloom sewing, australia, 1900-20, lace

Bundoora woman Joan Vickery was elevated to Victoria's Honour Roll for Women for her work in Aboriginal health and education.News clipping, black text, colour image.joan vickery

Winner of "Expressions 2006: The Wool Quilt Prize". Artist statement: 'Dressed in Memories IV is my continued exploration into contemporary quilting by looking back to the history of women, the quilts they made and the memories their work holds. Layered on the wagga of recycled materials is embroidered a dress that my mother made when she was in her teens. This contemporary quilt celebrates women's domestic work through the generations in Australia.'W7183 'Dressed in Memories IV' Detail of 'Dressed in Memories IV' (full photo in W7183textilefibreforumarticle2007.pdf) CV of Michele Eastwood Article 'Stitched and Bound' by Alvena Hall in "Textile Fibre Forum, vol. 21, issue 1, No. 65 2002. Article 'What is a Contemporary Art Quilt?' from "Popular Patchwork, April 2002, England. Article 'Quilt winner dressed for success' from "The Weekly Times", January 3, 2007 Article 'Expressions 2006: The Wool Quilt Prize' from "Textile Fibre Forum" no 85, 2007 Catalogue worksheet page 1 Catalogueworksheet page 2Dressed in Memories IVquilting textile art wagga, eastwood, ms michele, quilting, textile art, wagga