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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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A Parliamentary history of Roy (Monty) Vale. Copied from Parliament of Victoria Remember Database

2 p. black and white typescript with photograph, double sided

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Parliamentary history of Robert (Bob) Fell, copied from Parliament of Victoria Remember Database 2018.

1 p. black and white typescript with photograph

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Parliamentary history of Sherryl Garbutt. Copied from Parliament of Victoria Remember Database 2022

1 p. black and white typescript with photograph

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Colour photograph of excavated brickwork at the Viewbank Homestead. These photos taken in 1999 during the Viewbank Homestead archaeological dig.

A colour photograph of Viewbank Homestead dig

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