Farewell 2022 – Welcome 2023

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Frederick Lanchester, a man ahead of his time
BySite Admin November 18, 2019

When Frederick Lanchester, the man who built Britain’s first all-British car, fell on hard times in 1944 he applied to the British government for a special pension on the Civil List. He was not without some justification. He had imparted so much to the world, with more than 200 inventions including power steering, four-wheel drive…

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Federation Pavilion
BySite Admin January 13, 2020March 7, 2024

An ornate pavilion was erected in Centennial Park for the swearing in of the first Governor General of Australia, Lord Hopetoun, the first Prime Minister, Edmund Barton, and the first Cabinet at the official inauguration of the federation of the colonies in Centennial Park, Sydney, on 1 January 1901. The Sydney Morning Herald of 2nd…

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From Our Collection
BySite Admin June 23, 2021

The Stores Memoranda In contrast to the paper scrawlings of today, this reusable metal grocery list dates back to at least the early 1900s, It is inscribed with kitchen staples like bread, butter, milk and tea. Its movable markers next to each item allowed shoppers to flag when they need to restock on certain items….

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Some Australian Inventions that Changed the World
BySite Admin June 2, 2021March 10, 2024

Australians can be an ingenious bunch. Here are some of the best inventions to have come out of the nation. Black box flight recorder: This has helped make commercial air travel the world’s safest form of travel. It was invented by Australian scientist Dr David Warren, who lost his own father to an aircraft tragedy in…

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The Casualties of War: Beyond the Battlefield
BySally Jerapetritis January 25, 2022February 18, 2022

At the time of the First World War there was little understanding of what today is termed post-trauma stress disorder (PTSD). Returned soldiers often suffered lingering psychological damage which, although largely unrecognised, was at least as debilitating as physical injuries. Doctors were generally reluctant to diagnose a patient with shell shock, attributing their condition to…

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From Our Collection
BySally Jerapetritis February 5, 2022February 20, 2022

1927 Chinese Commemorative Scroll This was given by Kwang Lim Kwong, the manager of a touring Chinese soccer team, to Ernest Lukeman, the secretary of the Australian Soccer Football Association, in appreciation for his help in coordinating a team from China to tour Australia in 1927. The Lukeman family has lived in Drummoyne for several…

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Farewell 2022 – Welcome 2023

Frederick Lanchester, a man ahead of his time

Federation Pavilion

From Our Collection

Some Australian Inventions that Changed the World

The Casualties of War: Beyond the Battlefield

From Our Collection

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