Paraguay was the destination to an Australian diaspora that began 120 years ago. New Australia and Cosme were socialist utopian colonies established in Paraguay in 1893 and 1894 by a group of Australians migrants led by William Lane. Continue reading
Objects Through Time: australian
Between 1880 and 1918 The Bulletin cruelly lampooned colonial governors, business leaders, the bourgeoisie, the church, feminists and prohibitionists. It supported the labour movement, Australian independence, liberal democracy and White Australia. Continue reading
A artificial heart valve dubbed the ‘St Vincent’s Heart Valve’ designed by Dr Victor Chang for the replacement of dysfunctional ventricle heart valves in people with chronic heart disease. Continue reading
White painted Bakelite hard hat, Snowy Mountains Authority, Australia, c 1953-1954. Standard issue protective clothing for use on the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric scheme. Continue reading
The Anti Vietnam war pendant has historic significance as evidence of the conflict in Australian society over Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War… Continue reading
The bank note has historical value as evidence of the 1988 Bicentennial celebrations and the recognition of the cultural diversity that had evolved in the Australian community up to that time. Continue reading