Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised this story reflects on colonial violence inflicted upon Aboriginal people and contains the names of deceased persons. ‘Blackmans Point (southern side) is a place I lived with my mob. All the children were brought up gathering and eating fish, crabs and oysters from the river.’ We lived […]
This weaving work Buna Fishtrap (fishtrap for beach) was handcrafted by Patricia (Trish) McInherny in 2024 using natural resources collected and gathered on Birpai Country, including invasive vine and native Lomandra (mat rushes). The techniques of random patterns and string weaving produce a strong vessel, used traditionally to catch and contain small bait fish. The […]
This diminutive model of No. 1 steam locomotive represents a train with a very big place in history. The No. 1 locomotive was made in England by Robert Stephenson and Company and was one of four steam locomotives shipped to Australia in January 1855. Its arrival heralded the start of rail service in New South […]
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