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Photograph shows aerial view of river.
Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.
Colour photograph scanned from slide.
No maker's marks. No caption on slide.
Plaque accompanying chainsaw statues by Leigh Conkie. These chainsaw sculptures were in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
1 Colour digital photograph.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
The Three crosses of sacrifice. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
2 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
The Three crosses of sacrifice. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
2 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
The Sea Captain. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
2 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
The Pilot. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
2 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
The Mates. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
3 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
The Fallen. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
A Colour digital photograph.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
Rogue wave. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
3 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
Puppy the mascot. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
2 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
The grandfather that never was. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
2 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
Digger Three. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
2 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
Digger Two - My Dad Charlie. This chainsaw sculpture is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
2 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
Digger One is one of a series of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park, sculpted by Leigh Conkie in 2003. The trees surrounding the park were removed when disease made them unsafe, and the sculptures were created from the stumps. These original sculptures were removed in 2017 and replaced with a new series of chainsaw sculptures called Homefront.
A tribute to locals who served in the armed forces for Australia.
3 Colour digital photographs.
greensborough war memorial park, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials greensborough
Booklet from the annual Remembrance Day Service held by the Greensborough RSL. Contains a brief history of Australia's involvement in World War I and a list of Australian involvement in Wars, Conflicts and Peace keeping Operations. Also a brief report on the day by Rosie Bray.
12 p. black & white text, col. photographs
armistice day, greensborough rsl, remembrance day 2022
Known as 'the gold book', this was published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Heidelberg Golf Club in 1928. It contains a short history of the club and interesting facts about the formation and development of the Club. Produced by HGC members Dick Banks and Greg Anderson.
24p., illus. (some col.). Gold coloured cover
heidelberg golf club
Produced by Aged Services at Banyule Council, this newsletter contains items relevant to Senior citizens. This edition reviews the Victorian Seniors Festival and includes information on swimming pools and spas.
8 pages, colour photographs
senior citizens, banyule city council
The Banyule Banner is published bi-monthly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition contains reports on the aftermath of floods, bike paths in Banyule, and a roundup of significant events in Banyule in 2022,
A record of events within the City of Banyule.
24 pages, colour illustrations.
banyule banner, banyule council
Large pickaxe head. Used for loosening the soil in digging, shaped like a mattock, but having both ends pointed.
Iron pickaxe head (no handle)
pickaxes, tools
The Austin Hospital founded in 1882, merged with the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital on 01/01/1995. This glass was issued to commemorate the event.
Clear glass drinking glass, gilt rim and inscription
Austin Hospital 1882-1995, with Coat of Arms
commemorative glass, austin hospital, glasses
Brylcreem was a men's hair cream first made in the UK in 1928, and still available. Ridges on sides of jar were to prevent slippage.
Clear glass moulded jar with black screw top lid
Brylcreem Regd
hair cream, jars, brylcreem
CD set contains the 1841 census for Kent in Great Britain. It is searchable by Parish, township and hamlet.
May assist in family history research.
3 x CD-ROMs , contents note and instructions for use in box
censuses great britain, kent england, family history
A Parliamentary history of Roy (Monty) Vale. Copied from Parliament of Victoria Remember Database
2 p. black and white typescript with photograph, double sided
shire of diamond valley, councillors, politicians, monty vale
Parliamentary history of Robert (Bob) Fell, copied from Parliament of Victoria Remember Database 2018.
1 p. black and white typescript with photograph
bob fell, shire of diamond valley, councillors, politicians, victoria. parliament
Parliamentary history of Sherryl Garbutt. Copied from Parliament of Victoria Remember Database 2022
1 p. black and white typescript with photograph
sheryl garbutt, politicians, victoria. parliament
The Parliamentary history of Pauline Toner, Legislative assembly member for Greensborough 1977-1989. Copied from Parliament of Victoria Remember Database 20922
2 p. black and white typescript with photograph, double sided
pauline toner, shire of diamond valley, councillors, politicians, victoria. parliament
Biography of politician Pauline Toner. Published in Australian Dictionary of Biography Vol. 18 2012 and online. Accessed 30/06/2022
2 p black and white typescript, double sided
pauline toner, politicians, shire of diamond valley, councillors
Comments and examples of questioning birth, death and marriage certificates, using historical information on family histories and interpreting family photos.
10p typescript, photographs and scanned copies
family history, genealogy
The pith helmet was worn to shade the head in hot and humid climates. Owned by donor's father when he was mining mica in the 1930s; not worn because of embarrassment.
Light brown insulated hat, designed as protective covering for the head against the sun; red and green cloth lining, leather sweat band and chin strap
Gilt inscription on lining: "Real solapith, made in India expressly for the Myer store for men, Melbourne & Adelaide" [size] 6 7/8
pith helmet
Colour photograph of trees at the Viewbank Homestead site. These photos taken in 1999 during the Viewbank Homestead archaeological dig.
2 colour photographs of Viewbank Homestead dig
viewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs
Colour photograph of un-named men at the Viewbank Homestead. These photos taken in 1999 during the Viewbank Homestead archaeological dig. Possibly archaeologists.
4 colour photographs of Viewbank Homestead dig
viewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
