Found in our collection was this stunning outfit. Unfortunately we don’t know anything about it.
The only clue we have is an attached piece of paper saying it was an ‘Italian Judge’s Cloak, WWII’. Can you help?
Special thanks to our wonderful model, Patricio, who also helps out as our brilliant clever handyman.
Captain John Hunter led the first British exploration of the Parramatta River in February 1788. On the 5th February, while having breakfast he made the first contact with local Aboriginals of the Wangal Clan. The location is referred to as Breakfast Point on the survey map of 1799. The Wangal called the area Booridiow-o-gule. The…
The Coronation of King Charles III The artist who painted the invitation for King Charles III’s coronation revealed that he was sworn to secrecy as he made the design. Andrew Jamieson, 61, didn’t even tell his family that he had been chosen to create the artwork for the reported 2,000 guests who would arrive at Westminster Abbey on 6…
An Inspired Life Although now largely forgotten, George Cummins lived a remarkable life, inspiring all who knew him by his achievements as much as his generous spirit. He was a leader on the sporting field, an officer in both world wars, an admired teacher and a much-loved family doctor. Born 17 June 1886 on Dumaresque…
Ever since the very earliest days of European colonisation in Australia, and likely before, swimming at the beach has been a popular Sydney pastime. Yet swimming, as we know it today, is a far cry from what those who lived in the 19th century or well into the 20th would have been familiar with. In…
Hen and Chicken Bay is a bay on the Parramatta River, in the inner-west of Sydney. It lies approximately 8 kilometres due west of Sydney’s central business district. It is surrounded by the suburbs of Abbotsford, Drummoyne, Wareenba, Five Dock, Canada Bay, Concord and Cabarita. It is one of the three big estuarine inlets on…
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