A Timber with poker-work boomerang made by Tommie Foster at La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia in 1928. The boomerang was hand carved from a section of mangrove probably from Kurnell at Botany Bay. Continue reading
Objects Through Time: 1918-1939
Engraved gold cigarette case presented to Major F. E. De Groot, 1932 Inscribed with the caption He is not insane. 21st March 1932. In appreciation W.J.H… Continue reading
The collection consists of personal ephemera brought to Australia by Italian Women chain migrating to Australia between 1920 and the 1970s. Continue reading
The pincers are historically significant as they were made by Carl Konemann. The Konemanns’ are regarded as one of the early pioneering families in Fairfield, providing the essential services of horse shoeing, tool making and repairs and coach building. Continue reading
Syrup dispenser and Cash register from the Tweed Fruit Exchange, Murwillumbah. Continue reading
Discover the Jirin and Medaha that was handmade by Joseph John Isaac in 1938. The Jirin and Medaha were used to make ‘Kibee’ a traditional Lebanese dish. Continue reading
The zither has historic significance as evidence of post World War 2 refugee migration to Australia and the traumatic experience of dislocation and separation from family. Continue reading
This stove is of historic significance as a symbol of achievement, reflecting a high point in the early struggles of an economically impoverished migrant family from the Griffith area. Continue reading
This clothing collection from Griffith is of historic significance as a transfer of habits of dress from the Italian village to Australia. Continue reading
This tea chest cupboard from Griffith is of historic significance as an improvised craft, reflecting the resourcefulness of economically impoverished migrant families. Continue reading
The bedroom chest and kitchen knives are examples of craft improvised in Australia by Italian men. It is significant to Italian families as evidence and a reminder of hard times as Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area pioneers. Continue reading
Life on the land was tough in the 1930s and many had to make do with what they could recycle as evidenced by the Bush Furniture Collection made from packing boxes by Angelo Dal Santo of Griffith. Continue reading
Discover the collection of tools and equipment associated with the Estonian poultry farmers at Thirlmere. Continue reading
By 1929 the world economy began to slow. Rural product prices were falling and farmers found it hard to sell their produce overseas. In the cities, businesses found it harder… Continue reading
The game has historic value as evidence of the prevailing view in the early 20th century of Australia’s ethnic purity and the desire to restrict Asians and Pacific Islanders from migrating there. Continue reading