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25.01.2022 Victorian Chapter Christmas Drinks, Afternoon Tea and "Show and Tell". Society members are invited to drinks and afternoon tea at a Christmas Show and Tell at 2pm, Sunday 8th December at Deutscher and Hackett, South Yarra. Six members will each bring special Australiana objects for discussion. Sure to be an enjoyable and informative day. Click on the link for more info! https://www.australiana.org.au/event-3603313 #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #art #Heritage #christmasparty #endofyear #membership #joinnow

24.01.2022 Lest we forget. #Anzacday #Anzacathome #Australiana

23.01.2022 Wishing all of our members, followers and supporters a safe and happy Easter! #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #art #antiques #journal #joinnow #membership #easter2020

23.01.2022 In our August edition, Scott Carlin examines the comprehensive Scrimshaw collection of our newly elected national president, and former Tasmanian branch chair, Colin Thomas and considers how these objects tell the story of Tasmania's heritage. #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #art #antiques #journal #joinnow #scrimshaw #tasmania

22.01.2022 Australiana Society members...save the date! Please join us for the annual members Christmas drinks at Old Government House, Parramatta. Saturday 7th December. #Australiana #colonial #antiques #christmasparty #symposium #art #history #collecting #oldgovernmenthouse #journal

22.01.2022 Interested in historical research? Trove is an invaluable source of information and it just got better! Check out their webinar series for information on navigating all the upgrades. #nationallibraryofaustralia #research #history #Australiana #Trove

21.01.2022 Missing out? Join our email list While we try to tell all members of our program and news, it isn't always feasible to do it by mail. Members can make sure they get notices about events and news by sending their email address to [email protected] #Australia #art #antiques #colonial #collecting #Australiana #History #membership #joinnow #mailinglist

21.01.2022 Did you know that the Australiana Society has an annual grant of up to $5,000 for institutions to assist with the acquisition of an object of Australiana that would be placed on public display. https://www.australiana.org.au/page-1809653 #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #art #Heritage #membership #joinnow #grants #funding

20.01.2022 Would you like to learn more about your treasures? Mosman Art Gallery will be hosting a Fundraising Valuation Day at Mosman Art Gallery, Cnr Art Gallery Way & Myahgah Road, Mosman 2088 Saturday 23 November, 10am - 2pm... Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers, Australia’s oldest family run auctioneers will provide expert advice on decorative arts, silver and jewellery, Australian and European Art and Chinese, Japanese and Asian decorative arts. Hunters & Collectors are supported by Creative Partnerships Australia through Plus 1. Every dollar raised on the fundraising valuation day will be doubled by Plus 1 to support the care and conservation of the Mosman Art Collection. All welcome. Enjoy a complimentary barista coffee and scones served by our Friends of the Gallery. $15 non members/ $12 members for a maximum of 3 items per booking. Coins, stamps and tribal artefacts will not be assessed. For more details click the link below: https://australiana.org.au/news/8072572 #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #valuation #art

20.01.2022 November's edition is in the mail! Get your copy of the Australiana Journal by becoming a society member today! https://www.australiana.org.au/membership/join #Australiana #colonial #antiques #symposium #art #history #collecting #Heritage #membership #joinnow #journal

19.01.2022 Antique collecting...a clean and green way to beautifully furnish your home...in case your thinking about it . #Australiana #History #collecting #art #antiques #journal #joinnow #membership #cleanandgreen #goodfortheenvironment https://www.asheford.com//millennials-moving-antique-vinta

19.01.2022 If you haven't already, check out the February edition of Australiana. For the first time ever, it is a massive 60 pages, which means many more facinating articles are now able to be published each issue. Well done to our tireless editor John Wade in pulling this together! We are enjoying the in depth article by Robert Stevens on the convict artist, Charles Rodius in particular! #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #art #antiques #journal #joinnow #membership #februaryissue

18.01.2022 Needing an Australian history fix? Check out The Centre for Democracy in Adelaide for some insights into the formation of Australia through objects and ephemera. Our South Australian chapter president, Peter Lane, rates a visit (either virtual or in person) as a must do for those interested in SA history! Pictured below: Watercolour of Australian Coat of Arms The first official Coat of Arms was granted to the Commonwealth of Australia by King Edward VII in a Royal Warrant on ...7 May 1908. After Federation in 1901 Australia was forging its own unique national and international identity. A Coat of Arms brought with it a visual representation of the country. The Arms were depicted on many things including trade union banners and official communications. State Library of South Australia, SP 929.6 C 734D #TheCentreforDemocracy #StateLibraryofSouthAustralia #TheAustralianaSociety #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques See more

18.01.2022 Did you know that articles published in the Australiana magazine are eligible for the Peter Walker Fine Art writer award? The award is made annually for the best article and is judged by a respected authority of Australian decorative arts. The Peter Walker Fine Art writer award is generously sponsored by Peter Walker Fine Arts of Adelaide. #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #art #antiques #journal #peterwalkerfineartwriteraward #arthistory

17.01.2022 Members and friends of The Australiana Fund spent a lovely afternoon at Duldig Studio, in Malvern East yesterday. Thank you to all who hosted us and helped orga...nise such an interesting and enjoyable fundraising event. If you missed the event you can still contribute to our appeal to acquire the Munro Ferguson Collection - follow the link on the news pages of our website for more details -https://www.theaustralianafund.org.au/about-us/news.html See more

16.01.2022 Congratulations to our joint recipients of the 2019 Peter Walker Fine Art Writer Award, Justin Gare, Senior Objects Conservator at Artlab Australia; Peter Scammell, retired auctioneer and Andrew Klenke, Director of Swanbury Penglase, for their collective article, Kingston’s vision: South Australia’s earliest and most enigmatic piece of colonial furniture. They are pictured here being presented by Mr Peter Walker, who generously supports the award by providing funds each year for the best contribution to the Australiana magazine. To purchase a back issue of Vol 41 no 2, May 2019 please visit The Australiana Society to order on-line https://www.australiana.org.au/ #TheAustralianaSociety #PeterWalkerFineArt #PeterWalkerFineArtWriterAward #redgumbookcase #colonialfurniture #antiques #collecting #georgestricklandkingston #kingstonarchitect

16.01.2022 The Australiana Society is celebrating Volunteer week May 18 - 24. Thank you to all of our volunteers who contribute in so many different ways to make the society what it is today! Pictured below L-R: National Board Member Barbara Wheatley, Victorian Chapter President Robert Stevens and Tasmanian Chapter committee member Annabel Tyson at the 2019 'Made in Australia' symposium. #Australia #art #antiques #colonial #collecting #Australiana #History #volunteering

14.01.2022 Keep an eye out for the new issue of Australiana, set to arrive in February! Cover featuring artwork by Charles Rodius (18021860), Atay, Chief of Otargo, New Zealand, 1835, charcoal graphite and watercolour on tinted wove paper, 20.5 x 10.5 cm, signed and dated lower left Ch Rodius del Feb 1835, inscribed lower right Atay Chief of Otargo ... [sic] New Zealand. Hocken Collections, Uare Taoka o Hkena, University of Otago. #Australia #art #antiques #colonial #collecting #Australiana #History #Journal See more

14.01.2022 Our NSW Tour 2020 has been Fully Booked! - Wait list on request. Highlights of the tour include: ... 14th - 19th March Travel by coach within the Greater Sydney region and a three day/two night sector to Canberra Visits to five historic properties, with one cottage built in 1810/1811, all occupied by its owners, retaining generations of family contents and furnishings Curator led tours of NGA's new 19th century galleries, NPG and NMA store rooms Looking forward to a great tour! #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #art #antiques #NationalGalleryofAustralia #NationalmuseumofAustralia #Nationalportraitgallery #behindthescenes #historichouses #touring

12.01.2022 Save the date! The Queensland Chapter is planning a combined Christmas Party for Australiana Society members and members of the Australian Garden History Society (AGHS) at a member's house (address will be provided to confirmed attendees) on the afternoon/evening of Saturday 30th November 2019 in Brisbane. Click the link for more details. https://www.australiana.org.au/event-3541981 #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #art #endofyear #christmasparty

12.01.2022 We are currently fundraising to acquire The Munro Ferguson Collection go to our website NEWS page for the link to details on this important acquisition, our latest research and it's provenance to Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, 6th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia (1914-1920)

12.01.2022 Thank you to everyone that joined us for our Christmas function at Old Government House, Parramatta on Saturday. Members enjoyed a special tour of the house before a few well deserved festive drinks. #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #christmasparty #art

12.01.2022 BUY NOW IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS ! Collecting for the Nation - with chapters on each of the four Official Residences of the Governor-General and Prime Minister of ...Australia of Australia, fully colour illustrated, special limited, presentation edition ORDER NOW using this link:https://www.theaustralianafund.org.au//Order_Form_Postal_v See more

12.01.2022 Our August issue of Australiana will soon be on its way, albeit a little later than normal due to current circumstances. This issue is brimming with a range of fascinating articles on topics including: artists Una Deerbon, Rayner Hoff, W.J. Williams and James Coutts Crawford, as well as Australian mourning jewellery and Scrimshaw presentation pieces. #TheAustralianaSociety #antiques #colonial #collecting #Australiana #History #membership #JoinNow

10.01.2022 Did you know you can now join the Australiana Society or renew your membership online? Click below for details. https://www.australiana.org.au/membership/join #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #membership #joinnow #art

08.01.2022 Our NSW/ACT Tour for 2020 is now open for bookings. Highlights of the tour: 14th - 19th March... Travel by coach within the Greater Sydney region and a three day/two night sector to Canberra Visits to five historic properties, with one cottage built in 1810/1811, all occupied by its owners, retaining generations of family contents and furnishings Curator led tours of NGA's new 19th century galleries, NPG and NMA store rooms Up to five outstanding private collections of early colonial furniture, colonial art, pottery, sculptures and Australiana Click the link below for more information. https://www.australiana.org.au/event-3646635 #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #touring #art #NationalGalleryofAustralia #NationalmuseumofAustralia #NationalPortraitGallery

06.01.2022 This issue, get to know the Australian potter, Una Deerbon, as her grandsons Relton and Peter Leaver piece together her facinating life and work in this splendid article. #theaustralianasociety #antiques #colonial #collecting #Australiana #History #pottery #knowmyname #unadeerbon

05.01.2022 Antiques in the age of flat pack? #theaustralianasociety #antiques #colonial #collecting #Australiana #History https://www.bbc.com//20200824-the-decline-of-antiques-and-

05.01.2022 Happy New Year to all of our supporters, followers and members here at the Australiana Society! Wishing everyone all the best for a successful and prosperous 2020! #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #art #NYE2019 #2020 George Street, near the markets, on New Year's Eve 31 December 1878. From the collections of the ... State Library of New South Wales (Australian Town and Country Journal, 4 January 1879, p 24). See more

04.01.2022 The Queensland Chapter of the Australiana Society recently held their Christmas party despite the scorching heat and a tremendous time was had by all. #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #art #endofyear #christmasparty

04.01.2022 Who needs an excuse to buy more antiques? #TheAustralianaSociety #antiques #collecting #Australiana #History #membership #joinnow http://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-creates-boom-i/12344246

04.01.2022 Last chance callout! Last minute tickets are still available for the Australiana society 's Chistmas Party on the 7th of December, at Old Government house, Parramatta. #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #art #endofyear #christmasparty https://australiana.org.au/event-3603134

04.01.2022 The ABC are currently searching for passionate homeowners with great projects to take part in the next two series of Restoration Australia. Whether it is restor...ing the decaying ruins of an historic inner-city terrace or returning a tired heritage home to its former glory; they are on the lookout for exciting residential projects with an interesting story. They are ideally looking for projects that will be starting early next year 2020 to be completed at the latest by Sept 2021.The show is not a competition; it is simply a celebration of Australia’s historic properties and the fascinating stories behind them. The size and budget of the project doesn’t matter but passion and history does. This is a great opportunity to showcase the work of everyone involved in the restoration process as well as create a video journal which can be enjoyed for many years to come. Applicants can apply directly at www.restorationaustralia.com.au or email the HHA at [email protected] #historichouse #historicpreservation #restoration #architecture #restorationaustralia

04.01.2022 Seasons greetings from the Australiana Society! We hope everyone enjoys the festive break and has a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. "A Merry Christmas" - Artist Unknown, 1881 - From John Sands Australian Christmas Card Competition of 1881- Mitchell Library - State Library of NSW. #seasonsgreetings #merrychristmas #madeinaustralia #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #antiques #art

01.01.2022 Have you got your copy of Australiana yet? May issue out now! On the cover this month: Thomas Griffiths Wainewright (1794 1847), Lord Byron, 1813, oil on canvas, 89 x 69 cm. Byron Museum, Newstead ... Abbey, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, accession no NA 496, gift of Baroness D’Erlanger 1936. #Australiana #History #collecting #colonial #art #antiques #journal #joinnow #membership