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I recently completed Cultural Competancy training as part of a Carbon Farming Train-the-Trainer program. The workshop was an opportunity to learn more about Australia's First Nations people. I now have a better understanding of the proper protocols around Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country and have heard a bit about our shared history and the impacts - which can still be felt today. The session also covered ways to be aware of cultural differences and create safe spaces for all attendees. Learning to be respectful of different cultures is a lifelong journey, because you don't know what you don't know. It's incredibly rewarding though, offering a new window through which to view the world. Thanks to IPS Management Consultants for a thought-provoking and valuable session! Highly recommended.

🔲 Photo-media digital collage low res prototype. 🔲19th century albumen print from wet-plate collodion negative of an unknown woman, 1849 Edward Stanford edition map of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) and a digital photograph of a coastal landscape. #herstory #womenshistory #womensstories #brideships #redundantwomen #surpluswomen #tamersandbreeders #colonialwomen #colonialaustralia #australianhistory #storytelling #narrative #symbolism #allegorical #antipodean #australiangothic #19thcentury #victorianera #australianart #australianartist #collage #assemblage #photography #contemporaryphotography #conceptualphotography #expandedphotography #practiceledresearch #prototype #wip

📅 On this day in 1787 The First Fleet, commanded by Captain Arthur Phillip, set sail from Portsmouth, England. Onboard the 11 ships were a mixture of convicts, marines, seamen & civil officers destined to start new lives in Australia. ⚓ Amongst the transportees were two young Lancastrians, George & Elizabeth Youngson. Aged just 12yrs & 13yrs, the siblings had been sentenced to death at Lancaster Castle for stealing 41/- in silver and 6/9d in copper from a silk warehouse on Moor Lane, Lancaster. The children were saved from the gallows three weeks later, and instead sent to Australia for seven years. Whilst George's fate 'down under' remains something of a mystery, Elizabeth settled down in Australia and has many descendants living there today.💰 📷The picture shows Captain Arthur Phillip 1786, by Francis Wheatley, currently on display in the State Library of New South Wales. #LancasterGuide #LWTT #lancaster #lancashire #portsmouth #australia #firstfleet #localhistory #australianhistory #convicttransportation #awardwinningtours #bluebadgetouristguide #instituteoftouristguiding #britainsbestguides

The grass is always greener on the other side. Ok, maybe not always, but when the grass is nurtured. . . . . . . . #ig_australia #australianlife #oldhouse #oldtimes #australianhistory #sunburntcountry #lifeinthebush #middleofnowhere #bushlife #oldhouselove #longago #australianlandscapephotography #rurallife #lightandshadow #wattleanddaub #countrylife #beautyinthebushcollective #ruralphotography #ruralaustralia #countrylife #escapetothecountry #capturethemoments #rural_landscapes #greenergrass

It’s been a long time coming but finally I have a final draft ready for a final edit - still some way to go but so much closer than I’ve been for a long time! The Ferns began 3 years ago along with some other writing I had on the go but those who know me well know that life got in the way - life meaning work. Several times I tried to get back on track but it was just too hard. This time it’s real though and it feels so good working with my editor. The Ferns is an historical crime fiction - a very different genre for me, historical, so it’s been a lot of reading and learning. #crimefiction #historicalcrime #australiancrimefiction #australianauthor #amwriting #amwritingcrimefiction #editing #australianhistory #australianhistoricalfiction

Beautiful leather-bound The Australian Ark volumes were created by Sydney-based, German-trained Master Bookbinder Barbara Schmeltzer. This limited edition collector’s set was auctioned by the author Andrew Caillard MW at the black-tie fundraiser for the University of Adelaide Waite Campus Centenary event on Saturday, 4 May 2024. Sold for $12,000, all proceeds will contribute to the Peter Waite Centenary Scholarship for Excellent in Agriculture. #universityofadelaide #adelaideuniversity #waite #auction #booksofinstagram #rarebooks #bookcollector #theaustralianark #winehistory #australianhistory

From the NSW State Library archives, somewhere in Newcastle, NSW. . . . . . #history #historical #historicaustralia #australianhistory #newcastlensw #newcastlehistory #newsouthwales #nsw #awabakalcountry #beachedwhale #awabakalcountry

Holy massive concrete constructions in the middle of nowhere Batman! Mount Paris Dam is quite the site to behold. Originally built for mine water for the Mount Paris Tin Mine, was handed over to TAS Water after the mine closed. The decision was made to remove sections of the dam to allow the river to flow through it as it was considered unstable but a bit of a tourist attraction… it’s pretty cool we reckon! #dam #australianhistory #tasmania #shortwalks #naturephotography #treeferns #mountparisdam @suegminto

Pyengana area is pretty amazing, close to the Blue Tiers and the many waterfall / forest walks. We especially enjoyed Halls Falls and the Stampers. Our stay was made all the more special for our time at @pubinthepaddock #pubinthepaddock #mountcolomba #tasmania #bluetier #mininghistory #australianhistory #bushwalks #hikes #rainforest #mountains @suegminto

It's one week until the Pioneer Women's Trail Walk for 2024, Sunday 19 May! Mark your calendars, and head to the link in our bio to check out more events near you! @nationaltrustsa

🎬 Don't miss "Genocide in the Wildflower State" 🌺, a powerful documentary exposing a violent history of eugenics and racial assimilation in Twentieth-Century Western Australia. Witness the truth behind racist state policies and the ongoing impact on families today. Hear from Survivors and their proposals for justice. Screening at Luna Palace Cinemas from May 27 to June 3. Tickets: https://www.lunapalace.com.au/special-events+6235+genocide-in-the-wildflower-state-qa-screening

Yours truly with a replica of Joe Byrne's armour. This was taken from molds made of the real armour, so until the custodians of the real armour decide to put it on public display, this is a close a we can get to the real deal. Joe was the same height as me, but *much* slimmer. Unfortunately for Joe, the armour was only effective where it covered the body and it was a lucky shot that took him down. This replica is on display in the Benalla Costume and Kelly Museum next to Ned Kelly's green sash. #joebyrne #kellygang #armour #australianhistory #australianbushranging

On this day, 13 May (1835), 159 female prisoners, 55 children, and 27 crew were reduced to 15 survivors when the female prison ship, Neva, sank in freezing waters. Survivors took eight hours to drift ashore onto King Island in Bass Strait. Prisoners Jane McIlvenna, 33, who stole a hat, Mary Cassidy, 19, theft of a handkerchief, Catherine Connor, 24, theft of a sheet, and Ellen Magennis, 23, who stole shoes, all perished. You can pay your respects at the Tasmanian Seafarers’ Memorial at Triabunna or visit the graves and plaque on King Island. From our 'Grave Tales: Tasmania' book. #australianhistory #gravetalesaustralia #taphophile #gravetales #cemeteriesofinstagram #onthisdayinhistory #onthisdayinaustralia #historyaustralia #deathatsea #shipwreck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUN23eYtkj0 ‘DOREE-DOREE’: Hunting the old ‘New Port’ Lake Macquarie: The hunt for old bottles in the water I hunt in the water for a few hours between Wyong and Newcastle searching for G.Bell Wyong bottles and find a few nice bottles, concluding with a lovely early G.Bell Wyong 26Oz crown seal ! I hunt a creek known by the original Awabakal tribes as ‘Doree Doree’, translating to roughly mean ‘Creek running into Lake’, then known originally by the European settlers as Dory Creek and now known as Dora Creek on the west side of Lake Macquarie between Wyong and Newcastle about one and a half hours north of Sydney on the sunny central coast, NSW. #antiquebottles #vintagebottles #oldwharf #oldwharfs #findingbottlesinwater #divingforbottles #dumpdigging #archaeology #abandonedwharfs #mudlark #mudlarking #mudlarkingAustralia #Australianbottles #Australianantiquebottles #history #marinearchaeology #treasurehunting #heritage #NSWhistory #Australianhistory #goldfields #marinehistory #sodabottles #cordialbottles #Sydneyhistory #pleasuregrounds #splodging

On this day in 1796, Black Caesar, a former slave turned convict, arrived in Australia with the First Fleet, marking a significant event in the nation's history. Born into slavery in America, Caesar later found himself in the United Kingdom before being transported to Australia as part of the convict settlement. His journey from oppression to freedom took a dramatic turn as he embarked on a new life in the distant colony. Caesar's arrival in Australia symbolizes the complex narratives of slavery, colonialism, and survival that characterized this period. His experiences shed light on the harsh realities faced by many individuals during the early days of European settlement in Australia. For more information, head to episodes [I will fill this in] of the Weird Crap in Australia Podcast on your favourite app, or head to https://linktr.ee/weirdcrapinaustralia for more listening options. #BlackCaesar #ConvictHistory #FirstFleet #AustralianHistory #ColonialAustralia #Slavery #Survival #Colonialism #OnThisDay #Podcast #WeirdCrapInAustralia #ListenNow #HistoricalFigure #ConvictLife #SlaveTrade #TransatlanticSlaveTrade #DiverseHistory #Arrival #EarlySettlement #AustralianColonialHistory

Did you know Toowong's St Thomas Anglican Church has a fascinating history that dates back to the 1860s? This grand old building has served the community for over 150 years, and its story reflects the changing face of Toowong itself. The first St Thomas church wasn't the grand brick building we see today. It was actually a timber structure built in 1865. The current church, designed by prominent architect FDG Stanley, was constructed in 1877 in the Gothic Revival style, a popular choice for churches at the time. Interestingly, the decision to build the first St Thomas church was driven by the local residents themselves. They pledged funds to make it happen, showing the strong community spirit that has always been a part of Toowong. Over the years, St Thomas has undergone significant additions. The nave was extended in 1886, and transepts and a chancel were added in 1947. These changes reflect the growing congregation and the evolving needs of the church. Today, St Thomas Anglican Church is a beloved landmark in Toowong. Its heritage listing recognises its architectural significance and its role in the community's history. Intrigued? There's more to discover! Consider visiting the church website or even attending a service to experience this piece of Toowong's history firsthand. You could also become a member of the Toowong & Districts Historical Society! #StThomasAnglicanChurch #ToowongHistory #BrisbaneLivingHeritage #GothicRevivalArchitecture #QueenslandChurches #CommunityChurch #ToowongLife #BrisbaneAnglicans #HeritageBuildings #AustralianHistory

Some usual suspects and other interesting bits in the really tough ground. YouTube link in bio #thecoffeebushkid #wildsilver #metaldetecting #metaldetectingfinds #metaldetectingaustralia #relics #relicsandartifacts #relichunter #relichunters #goldfields #goldfieldsvictoria #metaldetectingvictoria #minelab #equinox #MinelabFind #detector #detectorist #metaldetectorist #history #australianhistory #goldfieldshistory #detectorists #dirtfishing #dirtfishingaustralia #minelabdetecting #minelabdetectors #ilovemetaldetecting #manticore

South Australia's History Festival 2024 "Myponga Heritage Walk " Join us for a half-hour guided tour in Myponga Township. Beginning and ending at Smiling Samoyed Brewery, you will learn about the history of the main street. Myponga was one of the original settlements in the new colony of South Australia, making it a small town with a long history. Bookings required online. Tue 14 May, 11.30am-12pm Smiling Samoyed Brewery 20 Hansen St, Myponga Smiling Samoyed Brewery, 8558 6166, [email protected] Event costs apply Per Person: $15 Bookings https://festival.history.sa.gov.au/ #ResistTheUsual Search For Accommodation at Bellevue B&B: http://ow.ly/HAoT50CwTqu #MypongaHeritageWalk #SouthAustraliaHistoryFestival #MypongaTownship #HistoricalTour #LocalHistory #HistoricSettlement #GuidedTour #AustralianHistory #SmallTownHistory #HistoricalWalk

I'm often asked about my inspiration for The Gallows Bird. One of them was this painting, The Outcast by Richard Redgrave RA (1804 - 1888). Date. 1851, in the collection of the Royal Academy of Arts. The young mother in this painting became Helena and her baby became Birdie. There's a scene where Helena's mother begs her husband to relent. But Helena is thrust out, the door closed behind her. Never to be spoken of again. I'll be talking about this and much more at the Auckland Writers Festival on Saturday 18th May. Link in comments #thegallowsbird #richardredgrave #historicalfiction #australianhistory @panterapress @lexhirst @nadinerubinnathan_writer @highspotlit @aklwritersfest

Continuing along ‘Heartbreak creek’ near Wyong hunting a Bell Wyong codd or ginger beer.. cold water. Raining. Miserable day. But scored a lovely early spun top 26oz G bell Wyong. It’s the longer spun top older model. Plus a slick torp and other suspects. Happy #antiquebottles #vintagebottles #oldwharf #oldwharfs #findingbottlesinwater #divingforbottles #dumpdigging #archaeology #abandonedwharfs #mudlark #mudlarking #mudlarkingAustralia #Australianbottles #Australianantiquebottles #history #marinearchaeology #treasurehunting #heritage #NSWhistory #Australianhistory #goldfields #marinehistory #sodabottles #cordialbottles #Sydney history #pleasure grounds #splodging

This is a group portrait of the committee of the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum commemorating its Jubilee in the year 1900. The Benevolent Asylum stood as an imposing complex of three-story edifices, accommodating approximately 700 individuals. Established in 1851, it occupied a sprawling ten-acre expanse nestled amidst verdant countryside, eventually encircled by Abbotsford, Elm, Curzon, and Miller Streets in West Melbourne. In my post earlier today, I highlighted the life of Gertrude Mary Zichy-Woinarski MBE (1874–1955), an Australian welfare worker and mother of four, who dedicated her life to service in North and West Melbourne. In the year 1900 at age 26, she was elected a member of the Melbourne Ladies’ Benevolent Society so she would have worked closely with all the people in this photo. In August 1913, she was elected a vice-president of the society. Gertrude received the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honour in 1954 for her charitable work. Her husband was Victor Zichy-Woinarski physician and surgeon at the asylum and they lived in a house just down the road from the asylum from around 1885 to 1915, where @lumenpeople now operates. 📸 State Library Victoria #northmelbourne #westmelbourne #hotham #australianhistory #melbourne #photography #melbournearchitecture #victorianarchitecture #australianarchitecture #architecture #australia #urbanstreetphotogallery #houses_ofthe_world #streets_storytelling #streets_unseen #capturestreets #checkmelbourne #mbe #oldphoto

How’s this for my first (and only) Victorian watch winder! All the way from Brisbane. Snow Brothers were fairly successful silversmiths and watch makers on Queen St from about 1870 until the 1890’s. I can’t believe how much gold guilt is still on it either! Hopefully when I go back I can find the rest of the watch, ideally in a solid gold case!! #dirtfishing #victorian #australiancoins #australian #dirtfishingaustralia #metaldetecting #metaldetectingfinds #detecting #australianhistory #history #treasure #treasurehunting #archaeology #archaeologylife #sydney #historical #historicalarchaeology #xpdeus2 #localhistory #local #antique #watch #fobwatch #watchwinder

Corporal John Bernard Mackey VC (16 May 1922 – 12 May 1945) John Mackey was born and raised in Sydney. After leaving school at age 14, John apprenticed in his father’s bakery but was more passionate about Rugby League and swimming. He overstated his age and enlisted in the AIF on 4 June 1940. He was posted to the 2/3rd Pioneer Battalion (9th Division), serving in Darwin before leaving for the Middle East. He returned to Australia after the battle of El Alamein in Egypt, and embarked for New Guinea in August 1943. During operations around Finschhafen he was promoted acting corporal. He was described as an outstanding leader who showed physical and moral courage. Despite being hospitalised twice for malaria he went on to embark for the invasion of Tarakan Island in Borneo in April 1945. The Allies wanted to secure the island as an airfield for operations against the Borneo mainland. On 12 May 1945 Corporal Mackey was in charge of a section of the 2/3rd during an attack on a strongly fortified feature east of Tarakan town known as “Helen.” He was leading his section along a narrow spur from which the ground fell away sheer on either side, when they came under heavy fire from three positions. Ahead of his men, Mackey charged a light machine-gun position, then a heavy machine-gun post, killing the enemy with grenades. Then dashing back for a submachine-gun, he attacked another light machine-gun position which was firing on his platoon. Within a few yards of the enemy post Mackey was fatally hit by machine-gun fire after killing two more enemy. His exceptional bravery allowed his platoon to reach their objective. John Mackey is buried at Labuan War Cemetery in Borneo. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his brave actions in Borneo. Mackey’s name is commemorated by an individual plaque on the front of the Leichhardt War Memorial in Pioneers Park, Leichhardt. #victoriacross #australiaatwar #PNG #theirspiritliveson #kokodatrackmemorialwalkway #OTD #OnThisDay #kokodatrack #onthisdayinhistory #australia #remember #WWII #australianhistory #kokodatrackmemorial #papuanewguinea #ww2 #warinthepacific #lestweforget

New video up last night. Hunting in really tough ground. YouTube link in bio #thecoffeebushkid #wildsilver #preservethepast #metaldetecting #metaldetectingfinds #metaldetectingaustralia #relics #relicsandartifacts #relichunter #relichunters #goldfields #goldfieldsvictoria #metaldetectingvictoria #minelab #equinox #MinelabFind #detector #detectorist #metaldetectorist #history #australianhistory #goldfieldshistory #detectorists #dirtfishing #dirtfishingaustralia #minelabdetecting #minelabdetectors #ilovemetaldetecting #manticore

This Mother's Day, take mum on a day out to Government House! Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, and Mr Rod Bunten are pleased to welcome members of the public to explore Government House and its grounds.⁠ ⁠ More information at the link in bio.

Happy Mother’s Day! Today, my kids and I are treating my wife to breakfast at @lumenpeople . I hope we can secure a table; it has been one of the go-to spots in North Melbourne since its opening in February 2023. Owned and operated by local couple Marichi Clarke and Emma Sheahan, this gem is close to our hearts. @susu_studio curated its aesthetics, while Marichi and Emma did the fit-out. With impressive backgrounds at Seven Seeds, Wide Open Road, St Ali, and Paramount Coffee Project, Marichi and Emma bring a wealth of experience. Their dedication and passion shine through in every dish they serve, every coffee they make and every wine they pour.  
This strip on Victoria Street, between Errol and Curzon Streets, in 1895 was home to four residences and a tailor shop. One of the homes belonged to newlyweds Victor and Gertrude Zichy-Woinarski. Victor, a Victorian-born physician and surgeon of Hungarian and Polish descent, worked at the Benevolent Asylum just down the road, while Gertrude, also Victorian-born but of English descent, was a welfare worker involved in the same institution.  The Benevolent Asylum was massive complex of three-story buildings, housing some 700 souls. Gertrude’s contributions were recognised when she became a member and later vice-president of the Melbourne Ladies’ Benevolent Society. She received the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) honour in 1954 for her charitable work. Story continued in comments. #northmelbourne #westmelbourne #hotham #australianhistory #melbourne #photography #melbournearchitecture #victorianarchitecture #australianarchitecture #architecture #australia #urbanstreetphotogallery #houses_ofthe_world #streets_storytelling #streets_unseen #capturestreets #checkmelbourne #coffeemelbourne #cafemelbourne #melbournerestaurant #melbournefoodie #coffee #wine #mbe #australianwomen

Meet Abigail "Freckles" McCallister, a resilient soul born into the rugged landscapes of the late 1800s gold rush era. With her skin adorned with freckles, each marking a tale of hardship and perseverance, Abigail's eyes sparkle with the wisdom of a thousand lifetimes spent on the unforgiving goldfields. As the wife of an old-time prospector, she has weathered storms, faced adversity, and carved out a life of strength and fortitude in the wild Western Australian Goldfields. Her name echoes through the old timers shafts, a testament to her indomitable spirit and unwavering resilience in the face of the unknown. #ai #history #AustralianHistory #goldfields #goldrush #Australia #victoriagoldfield #1800s #historyofaustralia #goldrushhistroy #create #imagine

🔲 Photo-media digital collage low res prototype. ➕Copperplate engraving print c.1870 of a British sailing ship and a Victorian era ladies corset cover. #herstory #womenshistory #womensstories #redundantwomen #surpluswomen #tamersandbreeders #colonialwomen #colonialaustralia #australianhistory #storytelling #narrative #symbolism #allegorical #antipodean #australiangothic #19thcentury #victorianera #australianart #australianartist #collage #assemblage #photography #contemporaryphotography #conceptualphotography #expandedphotography #practiceledresearch #prototype #wip

An unexpected ride on a steam train with granddaughter turned out to be a lovely pick up for a dull day. One of the videos I took was that iconic steam train sound I remembered from childhood, beautiful scenery of the structures built in 1860, closed in 1910, then resurrected in 1976. We all enjoyed the ride. #zigzagrailway #trainride #australianhistory #adaywithgrandchild

South Australia's History Festival 2024 "Willunga’s Historical High Street Walk" What are the tales behind the quotations on the bronze strips that line Willunga's High Street footpaths? Who was John Hart? Who was Miss Thorne, and why was she giving instructions? Was gold indeed unearthed in the Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery? What was the Gunter Chain? Join us to discover these and other facets of Willunga's history. Bookings required online. Sun 19 May, 1pm-3pm Willunga Courthouse 61 High St, Willunga Paddy O’Toole, 0412 347 280, [email protected] Event costs apply Per Person: $5 https://festival.history.sa.gov.au/ #ResistTheUsual Search For Accommodation at Bellevue B&B: http://ow.ly/HAoT50CwTqu #WillungaHistory #SouthAustralia #LocalHistory #HistoricalWalk #AustralianHistory #HistoryFestival #ExploreWillunga #LocalEvents #HistoricalTours #DiscoverHistory

The men who captured Moonlite: This group portrait shows most of the men who besieged McGlede's farm and destroyed Captain Moonlite's gang in 1879. All are dressed in mounted police uniforms. According to handwritten annotations, seen here are: Constables Wiles, Williamson, and Barry (back row); Rowe, Headly, Sgt. Cassin, Gorman, and John (Front row) Notably absent is Constable Webb-Bowen, who was mortally wounded during the siege. His death would lead to Andrew Scott (Moonlite) and Thomas Rogan bring hanged. [Image source: Museums of History NSW] #nswpolice #australianhistory #australianbushranging #captainmoonlite

Yeah the girls! Exploring the Catalina Museum in beautiful #lakeboga today, so interesting seeing a lot more about the WAAAF and their contribution #australianhistory #victoria #royalairforce #seeaustralia #womeninhistory #girlsinblue

Cassandra Pybus kindly dropped by during her Sydney visit and chatted to us about her newest book, "A Very Secret Trade" and chatted about how she uncovered one of the darkest and most carefully hidden secrets in Australia's colonial history. It is time we all knew the truth. In the nineteenth century, collectors and museum curators in Europe were fascinated by the antipodean colony of Tasmania. They cultivated contacts in the colony who could supply them with exotic specimens, including skeletons of the thylacine and the platypus. But they were not just interested in animals and plants. The belief that the original people of the colony were an utterly unique race and facing possible extinction had the European scientific community scrambling for human exhibits. Many eminent colonial figures were involved in this clandestine trade, among them four colonial governors, several key politicians and even Lady Jane Franklin. Worse still, the men responsible for the care and protection of the few original people who had survived the ravages of disease and the infamous Black Wars were prominent in the trade. Signed copies available in-store now! #kinosignedcopies #authorvisit #nonfiction #history #australianhistory #tasmanianhistory #indigenoushistory #cassandrapybus #averysecretrade @allenandunwin

Located at the foot of the Macedon Ranges, just outside of Sunbury & down a quite country lane you will find our Homestead - A country 'escape' just 30mins from Melbourne CBD & soaked in history, atmosphere & charm dating back to 1836! ⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Emu Bottom, Victoria's oldest Homestead via link in bio ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @smithandarcher⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #emubottom #homestead #macedonranges #regionalvictoria #visitvictoria #unique #australianweddings #countrylife #homegrown #countryliving⁠ #countryAustralia #Australianhistory #eventplanning #regionalvenue⁠ #theepicureanemubottom #emubottomhomestead #epicureanweddings #macedonrangesweddings #melbournewedding #uniqueregionalvenues #theepicureangroup

Meet Jeremiah "Old Jeb" Callahan, a weathered soul born in the late 1800s, his life entwined with the rugged beauty of the goldfields. With skin etched by the harsh elements, a whiskey-soaked beard, and eyes that could recount a thousand tales, Old Jeb has wandered these lands for decades, chasing the elusive glint of gold. Through trials and tribulations, he remains a gentle spirit, embodying the resilience of those who call the frontier their home. #GoldRush #AustralianHistory #VintageMan #TreasureHunter #GoldenNugget #HistoricalFind #OldManWithHat #GoldCoin #AustralianGoldfields #NumismaticDiscovery #AI #AIgenerated

@suzanne.boleyn has a new article in issue 7 of ‘Unknowing’ Magazine! “I delve into one of my favourite 19th century Sydney mysteries which entails magicians, mesmerism, miraculous acts of escape, spirit communication & a missing grave!”Order & Read all about it in @unknowingau A magazine uncovering the hidden mythology, paranormal & haunted history of Australia. I have a few copies for sale if anyone else is keen. #unknowing #unknowingmagazine #australianghosthunters #australianghosts #hauntedaustralia #paranormalaustralia #paranormalmagazine #ghosts #ghoststories #hauntedplaces #haunted #hauntedhouses #hauntedhistory #macabrehistory #australianhistory #strangehistory #historylover #gothic #gothictales #gothichistory #australiangothic #paranormal #paranormalstories

I have a new article in issue 7 of ‘Unknowing’ Magazine! I delve into one of my favourite 19th century Sydney mysteries which entails magicians, mesmerism, miraculous acts of escape, spirit communication & a missing grave! Order & Read all about it in @unknowingau A magazine uncovering the hidden mythology, paranormal & haunted history of Australia. I have a few copies for sale if anyone else is keen. #unknowing #unknowingmagazine #australianghosthunters #australianghosts #hauntedaustralia #paranormalaustralia #paranormalmagazine #ghosts #ghoststories #hauntedplaces #haunted #hauntedhouses #hauntedhistory #macabrehistory #australianhistory #strangehistory #historylover #gothic #gothictales #gothichistory #australiangothic #paranormal #paranormalstories

Mira Zac Art - up and running 🏃‍♂️ I have my very own exercise yard next to my cell, opposite solitary confinement! I’m at the Old Geraldton Gaol 😄 #oldgeraldtongaol #gaol #convictlife #australianhistory #geraldton #australianartist

We’re loving the bright and beautiful colours in these prints from Carter’s Floral Illustrations.💐 These prints were once owned by the Springfield–Faithfull family. They were gifted to our National Historic Collection among many incredible objects spanning over 200 years from the 1730s to the 1960s. The Springfield–Faithfull family collection is a rich record of the life and times of one family and their merino sheep property at Springfield in New South Wales.

The fall of Wewak marked the beginning of the end of the Aitape–Wewak campaign, the last major campaign on mainland New Guinea in World War Two. In 1943, Wewak was the site of the largest Japanese air base on the mainland of New Guinea and it suffered repeated bombing attacks by Australian and US forces that year. In October 1944, the Australian 6th Division began to take over from the Americans stationed at Aitape. Once they were established they began two advances, east along the coast to Wewak, and the other inland across the Torricelli Mountains to the Japanese supply base at Maprik. Both sides suffered heavy casualties. Operations against the Japanese in the Aitape-Wewak would continue until the end of the war in August 1945. (Source: Australian War Memorial). #australiaatwar #PNG #theirspiritliveson #kokodatrackmemorialwalkway #OTD #OnThisDay #kokodatrack #onthisdayinhistory #australia #remember #WWII #australianhistory #kokodatrackmemorial #papuanewguinea #ww2

Interested in outback history? @holowiliena_station was settled by the Warwick family in 1852, and is still owned by the family today. Current owners Luke and Frances share the stories of Holowiliena with guests joining their popular Holowiliena Station History Tour. Over morning tea on the homestead veranda, guests hear about life on a Flinders Ranges sheep station today, and in years gone by. A short walk offers a glimpse into the past, visiting the original station store, blacksmiths shop, pioneer settler cottage and cellar in the gum creek. Availability is limited as every tour is personally guided by Frances and Luke, when they're not busy on the station! Bookings are essential as groups are kept small, allowing every guest the chance to ask whatever they'd like to know about station life over the last 170 years. We recommend making a tour enquiry prior to booking accommodation. Next available tour: Friday 31 May 2024 Accommodation options: Bed and Breakfast Cottage Shearers Quarters Remote bush camping www.holowilienastation.com Photo: 1850s pine and pug settler cottage at Holowiliena Station, Flinders Ranges, outback SA. As seen on ABC TV's "Restoration Australia". Station family in 1850s costumes. Photographer: Don Brice, 2014. #holowiliena #homestead #station #flindersranges #outback #farmstay #stationstay #stationstayssa #southaustralia #historicstays #heritage #pioneer #earlysettler #outbackhistory #australianhistory #southaustralianhistory #historysa #southaustralia #seesouthaustralia #visitthebush #stayinthebush #authenticexperience #therealdeal #cottage #weekendgetaway #restorationaustralia

Just some more angels of the buildings on the property. First is a little stone outhouse. Second is the blacksmith shed. Third is a shed now, but was previously used to hold the convicts who built the house. #australianhistory #nsw #bathurst #discovercentralnsw #visitbathurst #ruralhome #heritagehome

Places of Power. Perspectives shared with us in February as part of the Power Portraits project.⁠ ⁠ These portraits are on display across the state, as we partner with @sa_powernetworks to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the South Australian infrastructure icon, the Stobie pole!⁠ ⁠ Learn more at the link in bio.

.. W H Rocke & Co. Melbourne manufacturer 1857 - 1930’s John Mather - decorator Scotland 1848 - Australia 1916 Active in Australia from 1878 Cabinet c.1880 Naarm / Melbourne Timbers Huon Pine - Tasmania East & West Indian Satinwood, Other timbers and glass William Henry Rooke arrived in Melbourne at the age of sixteen and went on to become the proprietor of the city’s most important furniture importing and manufacturing business. This cabinet caused a sensation when exhibited at the Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880-81. The cabinet is in the Old English style, one of the revivalist styles of the Aesthetic Movement and combines elegant inlaid decoration with panels painted by Scottish-born Melbourne based artist John Mather. National Gallery of Victoria- NGV Melbourne Australia D65-1991 Further Information, Fahy, Simpson Australian Furniture Pictorial History & Dictionary 1788-1938 Page 214 #australianhistory #australiantimbers #australianmuseums #australianlibraries #australiangalleries #australiancooking #australianpottery #australianceramics #australianmissions #australianchurch #australianbilliardtable #australianwritingaward #queenslandfolkwoodcarving #australianantiquedealers #australianantuques #nationaltrust #historysociety #spanishabbey #australiantourism

A Lancaster crew of No 467 Squadron, RAAF, at Bottesford, Leicestershire, preparing to set off for Berlin on the evening of 31 August 1943. They are, from left: Flight Sergeants J Scott, G. Eriksen and A Boys, Sergeant C Adair, Flight Sergeant B Jones (Captain), Flight Sergeant J Wilkinson and Sergeant E Tull, RAF, the only Englishman in the crew. IWM (AUS 1760) #royalairforce #raf #britishhistory #ww2aircraft #lancasterbomber #australianhistory #ww2bomber #aircraft #combat #conflict #aircrew #bombercrew #airwarriors #history #historyinpictures #worldwar2 #worldwar2history #ww2 #ww2history #ww2photos #ww2pictures #ww2daily #dailyhistory #wwii #wwiihistory #worldwarii #worldwartwo #secondworldwar #warhistory #usa

The week that was… Mount Torrens Christian School visited the Coach House on Wednesday to see our History Festival exhibition “LIGHT UP & GROW: ILLUMINATING, ELECTRIFYING TALES SHAPING COMMUNITY LIFE” We had lots of fun imagining life without electricity and seeing the demonstrations of power by Mr Trinkle, the Principal. However, by far the most popular display were the vintage bakelite telephones once the children figured out how to use them!! @historyfestival #SAHistoryFestival #SAHistoryFest2024 #Power #SeeSouthAustralia #SouthAustralia #EventsSouthAustralia #SouthAustralianTravel #SouthAustralianHistory #HistoryTrustofSouthAustralia #HeritageSA #SAHistory #FromTheArchives #SAStories #OurStories #History #OurHistory #LoveSouthAustralia #rememberwhen #historybooks #historytalk #adelaideevent #adelaidehistory #australianhistory #historyaustralia #HistoryFestival #MountTorrens #ElectrifyingTales #AdelaideHills #visitadelaidehills #southaussiewithcosi @southaussiewithcosi @keithconlon1 @1234_pimpod @adelaidehillscouncil @melanieselwood @ashton_hurn @jackbattybragg @makemayomatter

"Hobart Town Chain Gang" by Charles Bruce [detail] In this detail we can see convict labourers being marched to work by a red-coat soldier and a constable. [Source: Dixson Library, State Library of New South Wales. DL Pe 262; YEGmyGjn] #australianhistory #convicts #hobarttasmania #truecrime

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In the early 1950s, Qantas Airways needed larger premises for its Sydney terminal and international conference market. After much searching, Qantas executives turned to the Wentworth Hotel as the solution. Recognising an opportunity to redefine luxury travel, Qantas integrated its terminal and offices into the Wentworth. This move not only met operational needs but also elevated the Wentworth Hotel to new heights of sophistication and convenience. The Wentworth story seamlessly transitioned from a historic past to a modern icon, embodying the spirit of the Golden Era, offering travellers a sophisticated haven for rest, recreation, and new experiences. Be part of the rebirth of a Sydney icon and experience the new Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. #RebirthofASydneyIcon #SofitelSydneyWentworth #Sofitel #SofitelFrenchZest #history #australianhistory #sydney #sydneyhistory

Just had a marvellous young family from Sydney in the shop. “What brings you to Moree?”, I asked. The answer is, of course, that they are on their way to Bourke. “Why Bourke?” That answer should be obvious too; in The Ballad of Abdul Wade, Ryan Butta quotes Henry Lawson’s comment to the effect that to understand Australia, you have to visit Bourke. So off they trot. That is just one tiny example of cascades of influence, how books can change lives and why bookshops matter. In turn I was able to tell them about The Bird in the Herd, cattle driving and TSRs - that people from Sydney are never taught. We also took in The Penguin Book of Spiritual Verse, modern neglect of Persian verse and the Brewarrina fish traps. So, you see, I was altered as well. @wisewordsbookshop #mymoree #moreebookshop #ryanbutta #theballadofabdulwade #australiana #australianhistory #camels #bourke #bourkensw

For this week’s #flashbackfriday we are catching a flick at the Plaza cinema! 🍿 📽️ When the Coliseum picture palace burned to the ground in 1936, Hoyts secured a lease on the Australian Natives’ Association building on Camp Street. Hoyts decked out the 1925 hall with new seats, modern heating, and the latest Western Electric talking picture equipment, opening the 600-seat ‘Plaza’ just three months later. Hoyts’ premier Ballarat cinema the Regent had a devastating fire in 1943, which left only the façade intact. During the rebuild, the Plaza was elevated to Hoyts’ first-run cinema. 🎞️ In 1949, the basement was converted into the 110-seat ‘Little Theatre’, the first home of the Ballarat National Theatre. 🎭 The Little Theatre also hosted Ballarat Film Society screenings in the 1960’s. Hoyts ‘temporarily’ closed the Plaza in 1957, citing a lack of films. It never reopened.   Today the building is occupied by the Department of Justice. The auditorium has apparently been converted into offices and the proscenium only partially survives.   Do you have memories of seeing films at the Plaza? Every Wednesday in May the BMI is hosting a series of Twilight Talks on cinema. Coming up on the 15th May we have artist and filmmaker @erinmccuskey screening her film ‘City of Chaos and Hope’ followed by a talk with Erin. For tickets, click the link in our bio and select BMI Events Calendar. 🔗 Ticket sales support the work we do here at BMI. This image is part of our free photographic exhibition ‘Not the Last Picture Show’ on the history of cinema in Ballarat. Check out our website for opening hours. @hoyts_aus @hoytsaustralia @balnattheatre

Join us on a HISTORICAL adventure, uncovering hidden streets and solving INTERESTING mysteries! Offering history programs for all stages, inquire today! #garrisonchurch #rangerjamie #rangers #history #australianhistory #sydneyprimaryschool #primaryschool

Ok so I have kicked off the new stage of my life, which will include lots of travel 🧳, lots of exploring places, people and most of all- stories. I have desperately missed writing so have reinstated the blog that this Instagram is named after- The Baggage Room. I’m not sure what it will morph into but to begin with it will be a collection of stories about travel and about interesting people, mostly lost to history. I am especially interested in women in history and why their stories so often get forgotten. I start off with the story of my great great great grandmother and explore the question- have things really changed for women since 1837. #womenofhistory #australianhistory #irishhistory #sydneyhistory #feminism

No, you haven't gone back in time 😵‍💫🕔 It's just another THROW-BACK FRIDAY! Opening its doors in 1863, @govhousewa has homed every Western Australia Governor. Does it look familiar to another prominent building in Fremantle???🧐⛓️👮 Edmund Henderson designed the Victorian, gothic style building and is described in the Western Australian Register of Heritage Places Assessment as a "unique example of a Victorian Gentleman's residence" You can see Perth's oldest building ourself, and learn more about its impressive history with a Government House tour: 👉 https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/government-house-tours-events/ Or if you're in the City, pop in for a picnic in the impressive gardens surrounding the estate. - https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/ - #thebelltower #throwback #throwbackfriday #perth #perthhistory #australianhistory #localhistory #governmenthouse #wa #WAGovernment

Last week. The Women of Hill End exhibition now on at The Hill End Art Gallery closes on 19th May. @hillendartscouncil @artsoutwest #amandabromfield #ceramics #australianceramics #women #womensstories #gold #hillend #australianhistory #bathurst #herstory #murrayscottage #women #australianart #contemporaryaustralianart

Final day trip from Melbourne … two hours NW is Heathcote … gold was discovered in 1852 … which resulted in a massive influx of prospectors …. the mining activity led to the top soil being washed away … leaving this ‘Martian’ or ‘Moon’ landscape … it’s a fascinating place … #heathcote #victoria #geology #geologicalphenomenon #landscapephotography #landscape #goldfield #historical #goldrush #australianhistory

Cheers to joining Instagram. Thommo’s, the cozy heart of Cobden, Victoria 🍻 Step into our historic hotel, where every corner whispers tales of bygone days. Here’s to sharing the charm, one post at a time! #Thommos #Cobden #WelcomeToInstagram #LocalGem #AustralianHistory

Continuing North toward Port Hedland we stopped in at Point Samson and the old historic town of Cossack. Cossack was the original port for pearls in the North West before luggers moved North to Broome in 1886. Cossack was an early hub for gold prospectors in the region and a port for pastoralists in the Pilbara. Following the opening of the Point Samson jetty the town was dissolved by 1910 and abandoned by 1950. We walked around the town which had great information signs telling you about the buildings and there what they were used for. We then headed out to Reader Head Lookout where the views were spectacular looking out over Point Samson and Butcher’s Inlet. When Heading out of Cossack you pass the burial site of Red Dog the Pilbara wanderer where there is a plaque on a rock, it’s a little tricky to find but we went for walk and found the plaque. #austrip #westernaustralia #historictown #cossack #pointsamson #reddog #travelaustralia #exploreaustralia #lapofaustralia #caravanning #caravanningaustralia #lapofoz #travel #explore #carvanlife #karratha #australianhistory

Discover this amazing fact about the Rabbit-Proof Fence! 🤩 Did you know it's the second-longest fence in the world? Follow us @craftinwoodaus for more fascinating facts! . . . #craftinwood #ciwteam #designinggates #woodengate #homeimprovement #woodengatesaustralia #fences #timberproducts #timberfences #timbergates #woodenpickets #classic #hardwoodbatten #solid #picket #balustrade #designinggates #consultancy #australianfences #australianhistory #engineeringmarvel #rabbitprooffence

Part of the Australian Heritage Festival 2024 📅 19 May The Last Bushrangers - The Kenniff Brothers 11:00 am - 12 noon Immerse yourself in history with a captivating 1-hour presentation by esteemed local historian Bruce Arthur, unveiling the gripping tale of "The Last Bushrangers - The Kenniff Brothers." Step back into the late 19th-century Australian Outback, as Patrick and James Kenniff, notorious outlaws, etch their names into the annals of history. Join us on this enthralling journey! Learn More 👉Link in Bi0 - What's On #TheLastBushrangers #KenniffBrothersSaga #AustralianHeritageFestival #BushrangersHistory #LocalHistorian #AustralianOutback #HistoricalPresentation #19thCenturyAustralia #OutlawTales #AustralianHistory #HistoricalJourney #LocalHistory #AHF2024

Part of the Australian Heritage Festival 2024 📅 11 & 18 May Cemetery Ghost Tours - Charters Towers 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Embark on an adventure with Historic Australia on the Charters Towers Cemetery Ghost Tour! Explore the Historic Charters Towers Cemetery on the Lynd Highway under the cover of the night. Prepare to be enthralled by ghostly tales, including the eerie mystery of a chasing fog, the legend of the "stake," and the haunting presence of the "Ghost of the Park Hotel." Delve into Australia's history as we recount the story of its last bushranger. Are you brave enough to face the spirits that linger in the darkness? PAID Event book your tickets here: Link in Bio - What's On #ChartersTowersCemeteryGhostTour #HauntedHistory #GhostlyEncounters #AustralianHeritageFestival #ChartersTowers #HistoricAustralia #CemeteryTour #GhostTour #HauntedTales #AustralianHistory #BushrangerStory #ParanormalAdventures #ExploreAustralia #AHF2024

On this day 10 May (1908) Lawrence Tobin, aged 109, died. Mr Tobin lived in three centuries – born 1799 and died 1908. Lawrence was amazingly sprightly and still played football in his 80s. He later said: “I kicked many a goal when I was well over 80, they wouldn’t select me now. I suppose a man must retire from the field, sooner or later.” He put his longevity and good health down to: “Plain living and good batching… fresh air, plenty of work, plenty of rest” and his pipe! Lawrence lived with his son, James, in his last years and is buried in an unmarked grave in Roma Monumental Cemetery, QLD. From our ‘Grave Tales: Qld’s Great South West’ book. #gravetales #gravetalesaustralia #australianhistory #cemeteriesofinstagram #taphophile #romacemetery

Sunrise at Cooee Point The glow of the rising sun on the rusty corrugated shed, with the fresh morning sky behind it was mesmerising. Lightroom edits layered in Photoshop with textures to amplify echoes of underlying conflict in this sunny urban landscape. Textures made from photos I took in Tasmania: Wrack, Constructed, Royal, Lino Cut, Royal, Eucalypt, and Peach-Bloom. The council-managed campground at Cooee Point, on the outskirts of Burnie, looks out toward Bass Strait. Once part of Burnie’s industrial waterfront, the abattoir and cattle yards are gone now, leaving flat broken ground where shipping containers and truck loads are parked. A rusted disused railway track curves through the area, and continues west, closely following the coastline. A large industrial shed sits opposite the campground on the other side of track. At sunset, a stampede of quad and trail bikes raised dust clouds over the point, like post-apocalyptic road warriors. Later, in the dark, little penguins squabbled loudly on their way back to their nests. Once they settled, only the sound of waves lapping on rocks - it felt very remote. In the morning, police did the rounds of the camp asking if anyone had noticed the building materials stolen from in front of the shed. This region was part of the VDL Company’s royal grant. The VDL Company began developing a port and industrial centre in 1827. Named Emu Bay (after the Tasmanian subspecies that lived there until extinction in 1865), it was renamed to honour William Burnie, a VDL Company director. Conflict with the Palawa people was so intense that, by 1834, only one sixth of the original inhabitants survived to be taken to Flinders Island1. 1 palawa-places.org.au #tasmania #roadtrip #lonelyplaces #sunrise #darkandlight #australiangothic #australianhistory #australianlandscape #urbanlandscape #fineartphotography #postprocessed #adobelightroom #adobephotoshop #australianartist #australianart #australianphotography

FLASHBACK FRIDAY - One year ago today I was at Hyden in Western Australia. Hyden is best known for the incredible Wave Rock, but for a little town in the middle of nowhere, there is a surprising amount to do. See the Aboriginal rock art, visit the museums and take a dip in the salt water pool at Lake Magic. #FlashbackFriday #OneYearAgoToday #WaveRock #Hyden #HydenWA #WesternAustralia #TravelAustralia #AboriginalArt #AustralianHistory #OutbackAdventure #RuralAustralia #LakeMagic #SaltWaterPool #ExploreWA #AussieAdventures #RockFormations #CulturalHeritage #MuseumVisits #NatureLovers #SeeAustralia #HiddenGems #CountryAustralia #TravelMemories #AussieOutback #HistoricSites #AdventureDownUnder #RemoteTravel

This beautiful home on Arden Street, North Melbourne is named Devon and was built by Scottish builder James Robert Boyne circa 1870.  This was his family home. James was born in Falkirk, Scotland and ventured to Australia in 1854 with his beloved wife, Christina, who he married on 17 June 1848 when he was 24 and she just 18. James became a successful builder in Melbourne, he co-founded the building firm of Little and Boyne. They built Sts Peter & Paul’s Catholic Church in South Melbourne as well as St Marys Church in Caufield.  The laying of foundation stones for both magnificent bluestone churches coincided with the construction of this house. I wonder whether James enlisted the architectural expertise of the same individuals responsible for the churches’ design—namely, Thomas Anthony Kelly or Reed and Barnes.   James and Christina were blessed with a family of at least eight children. However, tragedy struck in 1868 when their 12-year-old son, Alexander, drowned in the Maribyrnong River, known at the time as the Saltwater River. Six years later, James died on 21 August 1874 aged 50. Christina then continued to live in this house until her death in October 1901 at the age of 74. Following James and Christina’s passing, ownership of the house transitioned to their youngest daughter, Janet, who likely came into the world within its walls. Named after her paternal grandmother, Janet Black, born in Falkirk, Scotland, in 1794, she remained a resident of the house until her passing at the age of 86 in January 1950. Janet was deeply esteemed as a cherished member of the North Melbourne Presbyterian Women Missionary Union.   (Source) Trove Sands and McDougall Directories Gravefinder MyHeritage #northmelbourne #westmelbourne #hotham #australianhistory #melbourne #photography #melbournearchitecture #victorianarchitecture #australianarchitecture #architecture #australia #urbanstreetphotogallery #houses_ofthe_world #streets_storytelling #streets_unseen #capturestreets #checkmelbourne #scotland #scottishhomes #falkirk

I think every Australian, whether he knows it or not, has a dormant desire for Republicanism. Though a passionate monarchist I cannot help but feel it’s pull… #australian #australianaesthetic #aussie #australianculture #sunburntcountry #aussieculture #angloaussie #aussiemusic #australianhistory #britishaustralian #aussieaesthetic #oldaustralia #republic #monarchy #australianrepublic

Mateship is a fundamental Australian virtue. You must not confuse “Mateship” with “friendship”. A mate is deeper than that, yet at the same time the term is used to refer to everyone generally. #australian #australianaesthetic #aussie #australianculture #sunburntcountry #aussieculture #angloaussie #aussiemusic #australianhistory #britishaustralian #aussieaesthetic #oldaustralia #mateship #australiana #mateship

If Australia is to survive, it ought to cling to the hope of Nations. Australia was once called “Gran Tierra del Sur del Espíritu Santo” or “Great South Land of the Holy Spirit.” Cook was a devout Christian. Australia is part of the Great ‘Anglo-Protestant’ Sphere. It will be hard for Australia to accept Christ, but it must. Australian society is essentially pagan with a Christian veneer, nevertheless, God willing it shall be an island in a sea of wickedness, preserved against the ungodly. A stronghold for those secure in the LORD. Blessed is the Nation whose God is the Lord! 🇦🇺 #australian #australianaesthetic #aussie #australianculture #sunburntcountry #aussieculture #angloaussie #aussiemusic #australianhistory #britishaustralian #aussieaesthetic #oldaustralia

We're beginning a short series on the big guns of charting mainland Aus & Tasmania - yep, Bass & Flinders. This Ep we look at their backgrounds to see what drew them to NSW. 🎧 https://www.australianhistoriespodcast.com.au/70-bass-flinders-pt1/ 🎧 #Bass #Flinders #NewHolland #Navigtion #MapMaking #AustralianHistory #OzHist #History #HistoryPodcast #AustralianPodcast