wa Through a historical study of events and individuals, John shares with us a deeper sense of place, a welcome addition to Western Australia’s history. John provides a delightful account of his grandfather’s pioneering efforts for the Western Australian community 110 years after his death. The publication tells of Harper’s experiencesmore
wa Edited by Gina Pickering, this publication provides an overview of the Fanny Balbuk Yooreel project that marked the 110th anniversary of her death. It includes exceptional and rarely heard insights from Perth’s Noongar Elder women about this passionate female resistance fighter who lived through the colonisation of Perth during themore
wa These reports were commissioned by the National Trust of Western Australia, and made possible in part by AMERICAN EXPRESS through a program of the WORLD MONUMENTS FUND. Written by Dr Caroline Bird, MA (Cantab.), MA (STS) (Deakin) , PhD (West.Aust.) and Sylvia J Hallam, MA, FAHA (Fellow of the Australianmore
wa National Trust Chair the Hon Michael Murray AM QC said the publication reflects the first year of Australia’s participation in WWI and includes an outstanding collection of images, commentary from leading identities and surprising advertisements produced for the1915 souvenir Christmas edition. “The content presents extraordinary detail about the Westernmore
wa understanding the principles of heritage interpretation, and the role it plays in community development the processes of heritage interpretation the production of heritage policies, strategies and projects writing applications for grant funding to pay for the costs of skilled assistance and production. Download Sharing Our Storiesmore
vic By the 1880s, Melbourne was one of the wealthiest, most glamorous cities in the British Empire. Between 1885 and 1890, nine or ten buildings were completed in the city centre each week, many of them six to twelve storeys high. This heady decade opened with the completion of the Royal Exhibition Buildings, designed in the Renaissance revival style. In 1888-89 the Centennial Exhibition was staged there, a momentous event that signified Melbourne's high artistic, economic and social achievements. It was at this time that A. W. Robertson commissioned the architect J. A. B. Koch to transform Sylliott Hill into the opulent mansion Ontario. If the Royal Exhibition Building was Melbourne's public expression of confidence at this time, then Ontario, now known as Labassa, was a private one."more
vic Read the fascinating story of Como, its notable succession of occupants and their luxurious lifestyles in this landmark Melbourne house. The ninety five year occupancy by the Armytage family provides a rich insight into the social history of Melbourne’s upper class. This 20 page book features historic and contemporary illustrations and is anmore
wa Edited by Susan Broomhall and Gina Pickering. An emotional history of the Swan and Canning Rivers is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Your Community Heritage Program Please be aware that this booklet includes images and names of deceased people that may cause sadness or distress to Aboriginal andmore
