post war

Marrickville

Called Bullanaming by the Cadigal Aboriginal people before white settlement, Marrickville would get its name ... continue

The Snowy Mountains Scheme, ...

The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme was devised in 1949 to harness energy created through capturing ... continue

Cowra Breakout, 1 July ...

The Cowra breakout is one of the defining stories of post-war Australia in the 1940s ... continue

Cremorne

Located on Sydney's lower north shore, Cremorne takes its name from Cremorne Gardens in ... continue

Beecroft

The area that would become Beecroft was initially the land of the Guringai Aboriginal people ... continue

Igloo House, The

The house at 65 Parriwi Road is generally considered to be a significant example of ... continue

Source: NSW Heritage Branch

A Pates Potteries slip-casting ...

Alfred Pate learnt to throw pottery in 1933 while working in the Bristolware Department at ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

'Waltzing Matilda' musical mugs ...

The musical jugs produced for a short time by Diana Pottery demonstrates the competitive and ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

Toy farm vehicles and ...

Toy farm sets became popular through the 19th century when manufacture was dominated by German ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2002/59/1 Badges (2), with ...

The Rosenzweig family records provide an rich body of mid 20th century migration material. They ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2002/59/3 Letters (3), referring ...

The Rosenzweig family records provide an rich body of mid 20th century migration material. They ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2002/59/4 Photographs, b & ...

The Rosenzweig family records provide an rich body of mid 20th century migration material. They ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2002/59/5 School reports (3), ...

The Rosenzweig family records provide an rich body of mid 20th century migration material. They ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2002/59/9 Childrens books (2), ...

The Rosenzweig family records provide an rich body of mid 20th century migration material. They ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

2002/61/1 Potter's wheel, with ...

This potter's wheel is significant as it was used continuously between 1948 and 1964 ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

A Pates Potteries slip-cast ...

Alfred Pate learnt to throw pottery in 1933 while working in the Bristolware Department at ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

Dining table by Paul ...

Paul Kafka is one of the most significant furniture makers to have worked in Sydney ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

'Sides to the Middle, ...

This quilt, made in 1992, is a key piece in a collection of work made ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

Racing car trophies, 1957-1962

These 16 trophies were won by Ernest (Wilbur) Arthur Watson from 1957 to 1962 for ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

B1644 Sectioned automobile, full ...

The Falcon XP was the first Ford to challenge Holden's grip on the family ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum