The Museum Volunteers Podcast: Recent Episodes
Powerhouse Volunteers
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These short talks provide access to the Powerhouse collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Therese as she discusses Frank Gehry's 'Wiggle' chair. Over the next few months, join our Collections Stories volunteers as they unveil stories behind some of our objects.
Object no. 2003/83/1, 'Wiggle' chair by Frank Gehry.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Natasha as she discusses the Powerhouse Collection's dragonfly brooch, which was donated by Anne Schofield. This object is currently displayed as part of the 1001 Remarkable Objects exhibition.
Object no. 2023/50/87, Dragonfly brooch made of silver, diamonds and sapphire.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Adriana as she discusses Charles Babbage's 'Difference Engine No. 1' Calculating Engine that is in the Powerhouse Collection. This object is currently displayed as part of the Atmospheric Memory exhibition.
Object no. 96/203/1, 'Difference Engine No1', designed by Charles Babbage, parts made by Joseph Clements, assembled by Henry Provost Babbage, England, 1822-1879
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Hannah as she discusses the Roman Follis Coin that is in the Powerhouse Collection.
Object no. N604-3, Roman Follis Coin, 330-334
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Zan as she discusses the Central Station Indicator Board that is currently showing at Powerhouse Ultimo.
Object no. B2450, Sydney's Central Station indicator board, 1906.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Chancie as she discusses Florence Broadhurst's Peacock design and the silk screens used to print it.
Object no. 97/322/2 Silkscreens (4), for 'Peacocks' design.
Object No. 2002/77/1 Wallpaper roll, 'Peacocks' design.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Textiles Volunteer Lin as we learn more about the Toy Singer Sewing Machine. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Object no. H6950, Toy Singer sewing machine with clamp and box, Singer Manufacturing Company, United States of America, c. 1914.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Kel as he discusses the significance of the 'Two Kawarri (goanna)' Earthenware plate by Eddie Puruntatameri, which was made in Melville Island, Northern Territory. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Object no. 96/39/3 'Two Kawarri (goanna)', Earthenware plate by Eddie Puruntatameri
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Brianna as she discusses the significance of the Lolo Ex Machina, which is currently on display at Powerhouse Ultimo as a part of the Absolutely Queer exhibition. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Enzo as he discusses the history and significance of the flag of Afghanistan. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. H4051-26. Flag of Afghanistan, part of a collection of national flags (51), presented on the occasion of Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebration, 1938.
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Join Volunteer Hette as he discusses the history and significance of the Apollo 11 Mercury Capsule. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 86/669. Postcards (4), commemorating the landing on the Moon of the 'Apollo XI Space Mission', National Aeronautics and Space Administration photograph, made for the City of Liverpool Museums by Colin Richardson Printers Ltd, Brighouse, Yorkshire, England, 1969
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Apollo" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy as she discusses the history and significance of the Integra Chair. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 86/842-1. Chair, 'Integra' armchair, moulded polypropylene, designed by Charles Furey & Associates for Sebel Ltd, made by Sebel Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1973-1986
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Innovation and Tech' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Meg as she discusses the history and significance of the Omnibus and Hansom Cabs in Sydney. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B1269. Omnibus, horse-drawn, metal / wood / vinyl, Sydney Tramway and Omnibus Company, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1890-1896
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Sydney Trams" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Mike as he discusses the history and significance of Cable Trams in Sydney. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 88/289-1124. Photographic glass plate negative, depicting a cable tram grip car, [North Shore cable tram system, Sydney], part of the Clyde Engineering photographic collection, Clyde, New South Wales, Australia, 1886-1900
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Sydney Trams" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Hette as he discusses the history and significance of Electric Trams in Sydney. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B1519.Tram, full size, electric, O-class, No. 805, 'Toastrack', timber/metal, Meadowbank Manufacturing Co, Meadowbank, New South Wales, Australia, 1909, used in Sydney
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Sydney Trams" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Hette as he discusses the history and significance of Steam Trams in Sydney. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B823. Steam tram, full size, tram motor No. 1A, metal / timber, made by Burnham, Parry and Williams & Co, Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, United States of America, 1879
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Sydney Trams" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Antonia as she discusses the significance of the Locomotive No. 1. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 7949. Locomotive No.1 which hauled the first passenger train in New South Wales in 1855, designed by James McConnell, made by Robert Stephenson and Company, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, 1854, used by New South Wales Government Railways 1855-1877
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Join Volunteer Dinah as she discusses the history and links to the toy matchbox 1922 bus and laundry detergent. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. K1362-3. Packaged soap, 'Sunlight', paper / soap, made by Lever Brothers Pty Ltd, Australia, date unknown
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Social History" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Phoebe as she discusses the history and significance of electric jugs in the home. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 86/1438. Electric jug, 'Boilo-Jug', Grecian urn style, porcelain / rubber / plastic, made by Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, Chapel Street North, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1929
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Social History" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Christina as she discusses the achievements of Lores Bonney, a pioneering woman aviator. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. P3502. Archive, aviation, Lores Bonney, Australia, 1913-1984
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Pioneering Women Aviators" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Cindy as she discusses the achievements of Amelia Earhart, a pioneering woman aviator. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. A7044-14. Hat (1 of 14), 'Amelia Earhart', womens, felt, maker unknown, Australia, c. 1921-c. 1965
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Pioneering Women Aviators" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Mercedes as she discusses the achievements of Nancy Bird Walton, a pioneering woman aviator. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 96/323/1-6/42. Slide, 35mm, black and white, portrait of Nancy Bird Walton in cockpit of plane, c1935
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Pioneering Women Aviators" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Jon as he discusses the history and design of the Model T car. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B727. Automobile, full size, Ford Model T car, 5-passenger, 4-door tourer, No. C55005, metal / rubber / glass, designed by Henry Ford with Joseph Galamb and C H Wills, 1906-1908, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America, made by Ford Motor Co, Walkerville, Ontario, Canada, 1916
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Auto Obsession" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Richard as he discusses the history and design of the FJ Holden. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 85/795. Automobile, full size, FJ Holden Special, metal / rubber / glass, with owner's manual and brochures, made by General Motors-Holden Ltd, Bunnerong Road, Pagewood, New South Wales, Australia, 1955
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Auto Obsession" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Richard as he discusses the history and design of the Mini car. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 96/370/1. Automobile, full size, Leyland Mini K car and parts, metal / fabric / rubber, made by Leyland Australia, Zetland, New South Wales, Australia, 1970
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Auto Obsession" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Dinah as she discusses Matchbox cars and where the Cadillac got it's name. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 85/1180-7. Toy car, Matchbox, 1913 Cadillac, Models of Yesteryear series, model no. Y-6, metal / plastic, made by Lesney Products & Co Ltd, London, England, 1969
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Leisure Time" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Nathaly as she discusses the 'Australia' tapestry by Jean Lurcat (1892-1965), leader of the revival of tapestry in France and master of 20th century French tapestry design. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. No. 88/321, 'Australia' tapestry designed by Jean Lurcat, woven by Suzanne Goubely-Gatien, Aubusson, France, 1960-1961
Join Volunteer Joe as he discusses the history of rollerblading, rollerskating and skateboards. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 92/205. Skateboard, 'Midget Farrelly' Competition MkII, wood/metal/rubber, Surf Skate Manufacturing Co, Australia, 1963-1965
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Toys" which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Mike as he discusses the design of stackable chairs. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 85/1253. Stacking chair, 'Kandya', plywood, Carl Jacobs, England, 1950
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Design - Chairs' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy, Mike and Beth as they discuss what good design is, and look at great designed chairs. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: 87/1287. Chair, 'MR', tubular steel / leather, designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe, Germany, 1927, manufactured by Knoll International, Italy, 1985-1987
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Design - Chairs' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Beth as she discusses a range of American designed chairs that have made an impact on the world. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No: 2004/117/1. Chair, 'Tulip', fibreglass / aluminium / wool / rubber, designed by Eero Saarinen, Knoll Associates, New York, United States of America, 1956 / c. 1960
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Design - Chairs' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses how glass has been used in technology. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B2192. Edison electric light globe, incandescent lamp, glass / metal, made by Edison, United States of America, c.1881, used in first Sydney public display of incandescent lamps at Aaron's Exchange Hotel, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 7 December 1882, owned by Kopsch family 1882-1975
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Glass' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses how stained glass has been used in the modern era. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 98/95/3. Window panels (4), sun burst design, lead/glass, designed for the 'Ladies Boudoir' of the Capitol Theatre, Swanstone Street, Melbourne, designed by Marion Mahony Griffin and Walter Burley Griffin, Australia, 1921-24
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Glass' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses the uses of glass in science. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 86/1340-9. Glass Bottle containing liquid, 'Eucalyptus sieberiana', Eucalyptus sieberi oil / glass, made by the Technological Museum, Sydney, Australia, probably made 1924
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Glass' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses what glass is. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: 2003/169/4. Spectacles and case, mens, plastic / glass / leather / card, used by Brian Henderson, made by Christian Dior, made in Austria, 2002
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Glass' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Denise, an award-winning glass designer as she talks about her time working at Crown Corning, the design process, and a selection of her own glassware designs - which are now a valuable part of the Powerhouse Collection. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 2012/128/3. Wine glasses (5), 'Oslo', machine-blown flint, glass, designed by Denise Larcombe, made by Crown Corning Limited, Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia, 1975
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Glass' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Mike, as he discusses the collaboration between Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and the Apple 1 computer. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 2010/6/1. Personal computer, 'Apple 1', timber / plastic / metal / electronic components, designed by Steve Wozniak, made by Apple Computer, Palo Alto, California, United States of America, 1976
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Better Together' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer James, as he discusses the Apollo Feedhorn and it's importance. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 97/289/1. Feed horn, metal, used on Parkes Radio Telescope, CSIRO Radiophysics, Australia,1969-1973
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Better Together' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Claudia, as she discusses Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson and their store, Flamingo Park. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 99/6/23. Outfit, 'Oz All', womens, consisting of jumper, skirt, vest, tabard, leggings (pair) and hat, wool / cotton, designed by Jenny Kee, knitted by Lis Petersen, Australia, 1980-1985
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Better Together' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join MDC Volunteers, as they discuss the Cobb and Co Coach. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. H3875. Cobb & Co mail and passenger coach, No.2, for 8 passengers, full-size horsedrawn vehicle, timber / metal / leather, made by Cobb & Co Coach and Buggy Factory, Charleville, Queensland, Australia, 1890, used on Blackall coach route, Queensland
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Better Together' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Rob, as he discusses Lawrence Hargrave and his inventions in our collection. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 90/128. Reproduction box kite, Type A, wood / canvas, designed by Lawrence Hargrave 1894, made by Lionel Pitt, New South Wales, Australia, 1987
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Better Together' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Kel, as he discusses the role Clyde Engineering played in both war and peace. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 2009/24/1-48. Photographic glass plate negative, Clyde Engineering workers in vote for H.M.S. Sydney, made by Clyde Engineering Company Limited, Granville, New South Wales, Australia, 1941-1942
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’War and Peace' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Paul, as he discusses the role Rolls Royce played in both war and peace. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B2420 . Automobile, books (4) and keys, full size, Rolls-Royce Phantom V, 4-door sedan, 8-cylinder, chassis No. 5VD81, engine No. D404V, metal / glass / rubber / textile / paper, made by Rolls-Royce Ltd, Crewe, Cheshire, England, 1965, 7-seat limousine coachwork by H.J. Mulliner Park Ward Ltd, Willesden, London, England, used by Sir Roden Cutler, Governor of New South Wales, 1967-1981
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’War and Peace' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Hette, as he discusses the invention of the hand grenade by William Mills and it's effects on modern warfare. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 2014/87/1. Rifle grenade, No. 23, sectioned, metal, made by Mills Munitions Factory, Birmingham, England, 1915-1918
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’War and Peace' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Beth, as she discusses the use and advances in Prosthetics during war times. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 2004/158/1. Prosthetic arm with attachments, wood / metal / leather / fibreglass / fabric / elastic, maker unknown, place of production unknown, 1920-1940
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’War and Peace' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Paul, as he discusses the role the bicycle played in both war and peace. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. H7807. Bicycle, grand gents' roadster solid tyre safety bicycle, metal / rubber / wood / leather, metal, J K Starley & Co Ltd, England, 1880-1890
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’War and Peace' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Lesley, as she discusses the Tank Stream Conduit in Sydney and how it was used. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 2001/11/1. Conduit of the Tank Stream (section), oviform, brickwork / [earthenware] / mortar / cement / concrete, excavated in 1999 from No 1 Martin Place, Sydney, Australia, built c. 1866
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Yesteryears’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Lesley, as she discusses the Trolley Bus No.1 and how it was used. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B1320. Trolley bus No.1 and seat covers, metal / rubber / leather / vinyl / glass, body made by Park Royal Coachworks Ltd, London, England, No. 3376, chassis made by Associated Equipment Co Ltd, Southwell, Middlesex, England, No. 663071, 1933, used in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1936-1956
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Yesteryears’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Peter, as he discusses the Tram Hearse Trailer and how it was used. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B1270. Tram, full size, hearse trailer, No. 27S, timber / metal, made by Randwick Tramway Workshops, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1896, used at Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 1896-1946
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Yesteryears’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer John, as he discusses the Goggomobil - Dart and how this innovation changed our lives. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 89/1523. Automobile, full size, and parts, 'Goggomobil Dart', body No. 712, engine No. 02/129295, chassis No. 01127418, fibreglass / rubber / metal, designed by Bill Buckle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1959
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Australian Innovations’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Rob, as he discusses Bank Notes and how this innovation changed our lives. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 90/598. Banknotes (2), Ten Dollars, polymer, Bicentennial issue, design by Paddy Carroll Tjungurrayi, George Milpurrurru and Banduk Marika, Reserve Bank of Australia, Australia, 1988
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Australian Innovations’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Kevin, as he discusses the O Class Tram and how it changed our lives. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B1443 Sydney tram model, O class, 'Toastrack', No. 1242, wood / metal, unknown maker, [Sydney], [c.1955]
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Memory Lane’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Kevin, as he discusses the Bicycles and how it changed our lives. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. B580 Bicycle, high wheeler, ordinary, penny farthing, 56 inch, metal, 'Excelsior', made by Bayliss, Thomas & Co, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, 1881-1886
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Memory Lane’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Richard, as he discusses the AWA TV and how it changed our lives. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No.B2015 Television receiver, 17' A.W.A. Radiola 'Deep Image', black and white, maple finish, cabinet on stand, manufactured by A.W.A, Australia, 1956
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Memory Lane’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses the Erratic rocks collected on Shackleton’s ‘Nimrod’ expedition, and their importance. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object no: C4743, Mineral specimens (9), erratic rock, granite, collected by Sir Ernest Shackleton, Cape Royd, Ross Island, Antarctica
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Science and Exploration’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Mercedes (developed and researched by Mike), as she discusses Iridium satellite phones in the collection, and its use in historic explorations.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object no: 2013/62/77, Satellite telephone, 'Iridium 9555 Satellite Phone', plastic / metal / battery, designed and made by Iridium Communications Inc
Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled ’Science and Exploration’ which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Dinah, as she discusses CSIRO’s 1 kg sphere, it's significance, and what it means for weight measurement! Enjoy
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object no: 2016/32/1, Sphere with stand and case, silicon / glass / timber / metal / plastic, made by Achim Leistner, for CSIRO
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled 'Science and Exploration' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses this very famous series of Tiles made by John Moyr Smith in 1878. A very informative interpretation of this beautiful design.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 2003/135/1, Tiles (8), 'The Seasons', earthenware with transfer printed decoration and clear glaze, designed by John Moyr Smith
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled 'Transformation,' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses the use of the Japanese Chrysanthemum in designs relating to Autumn.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. A5450/ Japanese fan; bamboo blades. Autumn leaves on silver ground at back/Maker Unknown, Powerhouse Collection
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled 'Transformation,' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Hette, as he discusses the extreme conditions astronauts must deal with and the equipments we have at the Powerhouse Museum that reflects this chilly struggle. Enjoy!
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image:
Object 2010/56/1 Replica Manned Manoeuvring Unit (MMU), Gift of Lockheed Martin Space System Company, 2010.
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled 'Winter Inspirations' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Dinah, as she discusses the history of radio astronomy, which Australians innovated. Enjoy!
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object No. 2005/269/1'Rebecca' / 'Eureka' radar equipment, Powerhouse Collection
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Note: This talk has been adapted as part of a larger Collection Conversation entitled 'Transformation,' which you are welcome to enjoy on our Youtube or Powerhouse Volunteer website. Enjoy!
Join Volunteer Dinah, as she discusses a matchbox toy bus in the collection and its connection to modern Laundry products. We hope you enjoy this informative talk
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Object no. 87/889, Advertisement, Rinso Soap, paper / cardboard, published in the Australian Women's Weekly, Lever and Kitchen, Powerhouse Collection
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Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses items in the collection which illustrate women’s activism in seeking to change society. We hope you enjoy this wonderful talk
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2021/97/1, Protest sign, 'I eat misogyny for breakfast', foam core / paper, designed and made by Cecilia Timm, Powerhouse Collection
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Join volunteer Mike shares stories inspired by the Sydney Observatory Time Ball, Newcastle Time Ball, Ships and Navigation.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image:
Object no. 85/1285-196, Glass negative, full plate, 'Newcastle, N.S.W', Henry King, Sydney, Australia, c. 1880-1900.
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Join Volunteer Dinah, as she discusses insect wings!!! And their relation to design inside and outside of the MAAS collection.
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Images:*Textile length, embroidered cotton / beetle wing / metallic gold thread.
Photo by Zan Wimberley. https://www.maas.museum/media-story/charkha-and-kargha/
Match Box car: Object no 85/1175-4 , https://collection.maas.museum/object/24493
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses the development, history, and engineering of the Bionic Ear in relation to Innovation and technology in the collection
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Object no. 2003/134/2, Cochlear implant, Nucleus 24 Contour, 2003
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Join Powerhouse volunteer, Faezah for a talk about Naseri's one Touman.
At the Powerhouse we are celebrating Nowrouz with a series of events.
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Image: https://collection.maas.museum/object/238294
Join Powerhouse volunteer, Hette for a talk comparing the different ways the Museum has elected to care for two different objects in the collection: Loco No 1 and the Cart belonging to the Wong Family 1870-1916.
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Object No. 99/69/1 American-style light box delivery wagon used by Wong family, NSW, 1870s-1916
Join Volunteer Mike, as he discusses the Apple 1 in the Museum's Collection. Its place in computer history, and the power of collaboration as it manifested in the Jobs-Wozniac team.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image:
Object No. 2010/6/1 Apple I computer
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Credit: This talk has been adapted for audio, from a combination of Museum Object Notes and the Blogpost titled Steve Jobs 1955-2011 by Erika Taylor - published on October 6, 2011 the Museum's Inside the Collection Blog.
Join Powerhouse volunteer, Alan for a talk about the 60th anniversary, on the 23 March 2022 - of the first trial of the Black Box Flight data and cockpit voice recorder.
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Object No. 92/297 Flight recorder designed by Dr David Warren
In this short talk, volunteer Judy shares the story reflected in some of the equipment preserved in the Collection, from Mawson's Antarctic expedition 1911-1914. The equipment was essential for surviving and working in the harsh conditions of Antarctica and brings new insights, to the stories of adventure, hardship, and tragedy in an era of heroic Antarctic exploration.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No. H8143, Sledge, full size, Corymbia maculata (spotted gum) / metal / natural fibre / leather, made by Alexander Worsfold, King Street, St Peters, New South Wales, Australia, 1911, used on the Australasian Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Douglas Mawson, Antarctica, 1911-1914
Join volunteer Kel, for some insights into this fascinating craft. Origami has become increasingly important in modern design - from architecture to space travel, from ceramics to textiles in recent decades. A truly fascinating talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No. 2005/196/1, Textile length, 'Tanabata', dyed and heat-set, polyester, designed by Reiko Sudo and Tomoko Miura, made by NUNO Corporation, Japan, 2004
Motorbikes, romance and a wedding, adventures across continents, bandits and guns! This story has it all. Join Judy for the tale of one the Museum's collection motorcycles, and its extraordinary provenance.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No. 2017/4/2-3, Motorcycle trousers, mens, leather / metal, made by Stagg, Australia, date unknown, used by George Schwarz to ride a 1965 BMW Model R50, 500cc motorcycle, around the world, 1970s-2016
Enjoy this talk about the history of the design of the Lawn mower. Written and researched by Volunteer Paul at the MDC. Narrated by Visitor Services Officer Saul.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No: 97/5/1, Victa 'peach-tin prototype' lawn mower, power rotary, with a two-stroke Villiers petrol engine, metal, designed by Mervyn Victor Richardson, made by Mervyn Victor Richardson, 81 Bray Street, Concord, New South Wales, Australia, New South Wales, 1952
Enjoy this short talk about the iconic Lyrebird chair by Lucien Henry. Researched and written by Volunteer Gail on Mondays/Thursdays. Narrated by Visitor Services Officer Saul.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No. 2000/117/1, Chair, reproduction, based on Lucien Henry, 'Lyrebird' or 'staghorn fern' design, jelutong & kauri timber / gesso finish / needlework, made by International Conservation Services Pty Ltd, Australia, 2000
Join this volunteer developed and researched talk, as we discuss the not often talked about instrument, the Theramin. (You may have seen it in the Powerhouse Museum)
Written and researched by volunteer, Cierwen and narrated by staff member and voice-volunteer, Victoria.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no: 2001/67/1-1, Main body of Theremin, part of set, 'Signature series', timber / metal, designed by Robert (Bob) Moog, manufactured Big Briar Inc, United States of America, 2001
Researched and written by volunteer Barry, learn about the technology, patent disputes, business intrigue and social impact - behind the invention of the sewing machine. Narrated by museum staff member Georgia.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No: H9363. Sewing machine, transverse shuttle cast iron / tin, made by Singer Sewing Machine Co, United States of America, 1860-1861
Join museum staff member and voice-volunteer Lin as she talks about the Matthew Flinders Marine Chronometer.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No: H3940. Box chronometer, serial No 520, brass / wood / steel / glass, made by Thomas Earnshaw, London, England, 1801, used by Captain Matthew Flinders, 1801-1803
Join Friday Volunteer Hette, for his fascinating talk about the Design history, and controversies of the day - behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
There are many objects in the Collection relating to the Harbour Bridge. You can search for objects relating to this discussion on the MAAS website.
Image: Object No. 85/1286-2010, Glass plate negative, half plate, depicting the heavy cruiser HMAS 'Canberra' passing under the Sydney Harbour Bridge early in 1932, glass, unattributed photographer, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1932
Researched and written by volunteer Meg S, learn about Charles Laseron's day to day experiences during the Antarctic expedition in the early 1900's through an item of clothing which belonged to him, the Charles Laseron's Antarctic Expedition Hood.
Narrated by museum staff member Meg L
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Image: Object No: 98/55/1-3. Hood, snow helmet, cotton, made by Burberry, London, used by Charles Francis Laseron during Douglas Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE), 1911-1913
Join Friday volunteer Hette - as he compares and contrasts the design processes behind a computer and a vase.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No: 2001/9/1, Vase, 'Jack in the pulpit', favrile glass, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, c. 1900, made by Tiffany Furnaces, Corona, Long Island, New York, United States of America, 1908
The other object referred to in this podcast is Object No: 2010/1/109, Computer, PDP-8, Perspex / metal / plastic / insulation, made by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Maynard, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1965-1990
Hear Volunteer Norma's illuminating talk, on the topic of pins! Narrated by Visitor Services Officer Saul.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no: P3026, Design, 'Motives for jewellery (Jewellery, Brooches, scarf-pins &c.)', from unpublished book, 'Australian Decorative Arts', paper, made by Lucien Henry, Australia / France, 1889-1891
Join Volunteer Phoebe on this talk on iconic chairs designed by Fred Lowen
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: 0bject no: 92/1946, Chair, 'SC55', wood / fabric / foam / metal, designed by Fred Lowen, made by FLER, Australia, 1957-1959.
Join Volunteer Joseph for this illuminating talk on the development of children's recreational activity on wheels, and some of their origins.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no: 99/4/83, Billycart, wood/ metal/ rubber, maker unknown, Australia, 1950-1970
Join us on this illuminating talk on Lace Artist and Designer; Lenka Suchanek, developed and researched by some of our fabulous textiles volunteers. Researched and written by Textiles Volunteer Maureen. Narrated by staff member Georgia Mason-Cox
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no. 2002/51/1, Lace neckpiece and bracelet, 'Raindrops', bobbin made, oxidised silver wire and quartz crystal beads, Lenka Suchanek.
Join the textile volunteers as they talk about the Venetian flat point lace border, needlemade, Italy, c. 1690.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No: 86/726. Border, Venetian flat point lace, needlemade, Italy, c. 1690
Join Monday volunteer Mike, as he explores the history and future of Electric cars.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no: 2008/226/1, Motor car, petrol-electric hybrid, Honda Insight 3-door hatch, metal / plastic / rubber / glass, designed and made by Honda Motor Co Ltd, Japan, 2001
Join Volunteer Tom and learn about the design, development and use of the iconic dental chair.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no: 95/64/1, Dental chair, cast iron/wood/velvet, maker unknown, [Scotland], [1875]
Dinah, Lace Volunteer, gives an overview of the lace recovered from the Batavia Wreck, that was reconstructed by Rosemary Shepherd.
This is an excerpt from the longer podcast "Chats - Lace, Sail knots, Splicing, and Ancient Egypt -Transport-Textiles "
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no: 96/89/16, Lacemaking bobbin, wood, maker unknown, Holland, 1950-1990.
Lace-making bobbin of light coloured wood with no short neck, tear-shaped shank, flat at tail end.
Join Volunteer Diana as she discusses the history of the warming pans, including those in the Powerhouse collection.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: William Heath c1828. Lewis Walpole Library
Researched, written and developed by textiles volunteer Barbara, learn about the techniques and patterns in lace bobbin design. Narrated by staff member and voice-volunteer Victoria.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no: 2003/50/1, Antimacassar, bobbin lace panel, linen, maker unknown, Vologda, Russia, 1930-1935
Friday MAAS Volunteer, Cierwen, explores the story of Rail, Freight and Water for Trains in Australia during the time that the railways were being established.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object no: 85/2585-217, Toy railway truck, Hornby No.1 crane truck, 0-gauge, metal, made by Meccano Ltd, Liverpool, England, 1949
This Hornby No.1 toy railway crane truck, made in 1949, is one of the items of rolling stock built by Meccano Ltd for their 0-gauge range of Hornby toy trains. The Hornby toy trains and accessories are a microcosm of railway social and technological history in Britain during the first half of the twentieth century.
Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the history and design of the Armchair of Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Image: Object No: H6862. Chair, owned by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, rose mahogany (Dysoxylum fraserianum) / Casuarina / Australian red cedar (Toona ciliata) / modern upholstery of eastern grey kangaroo fur, gothic style, attributed makers John Webster (carver) / William Temple (cabinet maker), New South Wales, Australia, 1820-1821
Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the history and design of the 'Argyle' chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Image: Object No: A10033. Chair, 'Argyle', oak / rush, designed for the Argyle Street Tearooms, Glasgow, by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow, Scotland, 1898-1899
Join the Wednesday volunteers as they speak about the designer, Florence Broadhurst.
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Image: Object No: 97/322/1-7/52. Wallpaper sample, 'Egrets' from wallpaper sample book, 'Vol 8', paper / ink, Florence Broadhurst Wallpapers Pty Ltd, Paddington, New South Wales, Australia, 1973
Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the history and design of the Thomas Hope Regency Egyptian Revival Armchairs.
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Image: Object No: A10447. Armchairs (pair), Regency Egyptian Revival style, ebonised and gilt beech and oak / bronze and gilt brass mounts / reproduction silk damask and trimmings, designed by Thomas Hope (1769-1831), England, c. 1802
Join the Tuesday volunteers as they talk about their memories of childhood toys.
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Image: Object No: 86/1053. Teddy bear with music box, cloth / straw / synthetic fur / metal, maker unknown, Japan, 1927
Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the history and design of the Baron Schmiedel bust by Johann Joachim Kändler.
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Image: Object No: H5127. Portrait bust, 'Baron' Schmiedel, hard-paste porcelain, modelled by Johann Joachim Kändler, made by Royal Saxon Porcelain Manufactory, Meissen, Germany, 1739
Researched and written by volunteer Richard, learn about Vehicle Wheels in the Museum. Narrated by fellow volunteer Jaidae.
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Image: Object No: 88/289-178. Photographic glass plate negative, workman posed with Noakes patent composite wheel, Clyde Engineering Pty Ltd, Australia, 1900-1920
Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the Minton's peacock figure.
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Image: Object No: A9868. Figure, 'Peacock', earthenware with majolica glazes, modelled by Paul Comolera, made by Mintons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, c 1873-75
This talk, written, researched and developed by Volunteer Jay, discusses the history, and some of the key figures in the development of the lace fence.
Researched and written by Textiles Volunteer, Jay and narrated by staff member and voice-volunteer Victoria.
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Image: Object no: 2013/105/1, Artwork, 'Lace Fence', 3 panels, PVC coated steel wire, designed by Joep Verhoeven / studio DEMAKERSVAN, Rotterdam, Netherlands, made in Bangalore, India, 2010.
A great summary of this technical dischord, in the early days of Australia's rail history - expertly told by Wednesday Volunteer, Beth.
This is an excerpt from the longer Chats - Rails, Trains and Reflections on Class and Travel - Wednesday Group
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Image: Object no: 87/1353-155, Photographic print, train tracks on Harbour Bridge, silver / gelatin / paper, photograph by the New South Wales Department of Public Works, printed by Alfred James Kent, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1932
This print is one of an important series of photographs commissioned by the Department of Public Works. As a group they document the construction of the Sydney City Underground Railway and the Sydney Harbour Bridge between 1922 and 1932.
Join our Tuesday volunteers as they discuss a range of Collection objects, in particular prosthetic limbs - and all sorts of ideas and insights that spring from these discussions.
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Image: Object no: 2004/158/1, Prosthetic arm with attachments, wood / metal / leather / fibreglass / fabric / elastic, maker unknown, place of production unknown, 1920-1940
Prosthetic arm with attachmentsArtificial limbs were first made in the 1700s but, over the next century and a half, escalating injuries in factories and on battlefields meant that a small limb-manufacturing industry grew up. Until the early 20th century artificial limbs were generally made of wood but the huge number of limbless veterans of the First World War created a need that saw an expansion of the industry and great competition to improve designs. It was during this time that stronger, lighter metal limbs came to dominate the market.
A short talk about the history of, and innovative story behind the modern face-mask. Narrated by Museum staff member and voice-volunteer, Jaidae.
Credit: This talk has been adapted for audio, from the blogpost titled The Modern Mask which was published on October 21, 2020 – on the Museum’s Inside the Collection Blog. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Object no: H9799, Respirator, with face mask, canister, container and haversack, anti-gas, metal / glass / canvas / rubber, Willow Ware Australia Pty Ltd / Stokes & Sons, Australia, 1942
Anti-gas respirator set
Join volunteer Victor as he speaks about the Both Machine, on of the most iconic medical innovations of the 20th century.
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Image: Object no: 91/236, Artificial respirator, wood / metal / rubber, Both Equipment Ltd, Adelaide, South Australia, 1950-1959
Join volunteer Meg as she speaks about the Steam Fire Truck.
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Image: Object no: B1406 Fire engine, steam pump, No.1378, horse-drawn, metal / timber / paint, made by Merryweather & Sons, Greenwich, England, 1895, used at Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia, 1896-1921
Monday volunteer Joe shares his research on the history of Electricity.
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Image: Object no: 85/1426, Leyden/flicker jar, glass, early-mid 19th century
Join one of our student volunteers as she speaks about the Detroit Electric Car.
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Image: Object no: B1057-1. Detroit Electric car, full size, brougham body, 80 volt, 10 hp, Class G, Size 80, motor No.16770, metal / upholstery / glass, made by Anderson Electric Car Co, Detroit, Michigan, United States of America, 1917, used by Arthur and Denis Allen, Sydney, New South Wales, 1917-1947
Join volunteer Alan as he speaks about the Ship model, SS “Turbinia.
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Image: Object no: B2172. Ship model, SS 'Turbinia', 1/24 sectioned scale model, metal/timber, made by Severn-Lamb Ltd, Western Road, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, 1974
Join Powerhouse volunteer Tom for a quick look and remeniss - around this iconic Australian Innovation.
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Image: Object no: 97/5/4, Lawnmower with grass catcher, rotary two stroke petrol 'Victa vortex', plastic/rubber/metal, designed by Design Field, 1983-1984, made by Victa, Sydney, 1984
Join our volunteer Dinah for insights into Radio Astronomy and the CSIRO.
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Image: Object no: 97/289/4, Feed horn, brass / wood, CSIRO Radiophysics, New South Wales, Australia, used on Parkes Radio Telescope, New South Wales, Australia 1965
The feed horn is designed to collect radio waves at the focus of the Parkes Radio Telescope and to funnel them to a receiver. This is the first corrugated feed horn made. Read more here.
Join volunteer Susanne as she speaks about the history of the sewing machine.
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Image: Object no: H9363, Sewing machine, transverse shuttle cast iron / tin, made by Singer Sewing Machine Co, United States of America, 1860-1861
Monday volunteer Mike, leads a discussion of Hydrogen as a source of green energy.
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Image: Object no: H9397, Philatelic covers (3) and program, Federation Aeronautique Internationale 67th General Conference, paper, various makers, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1974
The Textiles volunteers bring us some insights into this beautiful collection piece.
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Image: Object no: 2007/127/10, Wagga rug or quilt, fabric samples, cotton / wool, made by Maxwell Gillman, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, 1923
The craft of tailoring gradually developed in Europe from the twelfth century. In Australia, tailors were once a common sight in country towns and suburban main streets. Before the 1800s a suit 'made to order' was reserved for the wealthy. By the late 1800s increasing numbers of Australian working men had at least one good suit as a sign of respectability. Suits could be purchased ready-made, made to measure from a local tailor or the fabric and style could be chosen at a men's wear store and then sent to a manufacturing tailor in the city. Today independent tailors are a rarity, as evidence, the Master Tailors Association had to close down in 1965 due to insufficient members. It could be argued that clients of the few tailors left today are like those before the 1800s, wealthy and often famous. The decrease in the number of tailors was due to the availability of ready-made clothing as well as the cheap imports that have flooded the Australian market since the 1970s. Read more here.
Join volunteer Dinah as she speaks about innovations in medication to treat asthma.
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Image: Object no: 2010/82/1, Asthma puffers (3) with accessories and packaging, 'Sports-haler', plastic / metal / paper, designed and made by DelvTech International Pty Ltd, Australia, 2008
Friday Volunteer Hette, shares some insights on Rocket development and the important step - of failure in learning and improvement.
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Image: Object no: 85/2573-4, Toy space rocket, 'Rocket Racer 5', tin plate, friction motor, made by Modern Toys, Japan, c.1955
Researched and written by volunteer Mike, learn about Signalling on Sydney's Observatory Hill. Narrated by fellow volunteer Kel.
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Image: Object no: 2013/23/12-43, Photographic positive, entitled 'Sydney from McMahons Point', New South Wales, Australia, silver gelatin / paper, photographer unknown, 1883-1900
Join Textiles Volunteer Rod as he discusses 19th Century English lace making, lace bobbins and lace tokens.
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Image: selection of lace making bobbins from the MAAS Collection
Join volunteer Jon as he speaks about the Goggomobil Dart minicar.
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Image: Object No: 89/1523, Automobile, full size, and parts, 'Goggomobil Dart', body No. 712, engine No. 02/129295, chassis No. 01127418, fibreglass / rubber / metal, designed by Bill Buckle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1959
Join Volunteer Tony as he describes with poetry and metaphor, his time playing and introducing visitors to the Iconic Stuart Piano.
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Image: Object no: 99/88/1, Grand piano with cover, Huon pine / King William pine / casuarina / metal, Stuart & Sons, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 1998-1999
Join the Museums Discovery Centre volunteers as they discuss the model of King Street, Sydney in the 1880's and the influence of the Quong Tart tea rooms.
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Image: Object no: 90/586-17, Architectural model, 'Quong Tart's Tea House', two buildings with associated shopfronts, part of King Street Sydney streetscape, 1870-1890, plywood / cardboard / plastic, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney, Australia, 1970-1975
Join this talk researched and developed by MDC volunteer, Lesley on Early Foot and Boot warmers, prior to the use of central heating.
Narrated by Visitor Services Officer Victoria Greiner
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Image: Object no: A2778-575, Boot warmer, earthenware, made by Doulton & Co, Burslem, England, 1891-1902
Join Wednesday Volunteer Beth, as she shares insights of design changes over time that have shaped the Telephone.
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Image: Object No: B1665 Candlestick telephone, 'PMG 85154', 'Stalloy', enamel / nickel, unknown maker, supplied by the PMG (Postmaster General's Department), Australia, 1905-1920.
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Join MDC volunteer Alan, as he discusses design over time and the tale of two statues - two very different sculptures of the same man, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky
Image: Object no. 97/2/12
Bust, Konstantin Tziolkovski, metal, Exhibition Centre, USSR/Russian Academy of Sciences, USSR, [1984]
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In this short talk, Monday volunteer Mike shares a short history of the old Campbelltown to Camden branch line and its well-known steam locomotive ‘Pansy’.
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Image: 88/289-7 Photograph of louvred van by Clyde Engineering
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Dr Barry Marshall - Scientists in the Collection
Join Cindy, for a talk researched and written by fellow volunteer Cierewen; about Dr Barry Marshall's Nobel Prize winning discovery that stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria, and are easily cured with antibiotics.
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Jar of 'Hardy's Indigestion Medicine'
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Join Powerhouse Volunteer, Susanne for a moving summary about the invention of the Polio Vaccine and the invention of the Both Respirator, which have helped to save many lives.
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Image: 91/236 Artificial respirator
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Textiles Dyes and Dyeing Techniques in the Collection
Join Dinah as shares insights into dyeing techniques and an appreciation of the dyes involved in creating some of the textiles in the Collection.
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Dye trial ‘Myrticolorin 8’
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Patents - Flory & Wood - Who owns Science?
Powerhouse Volunteer Judy, explores the impacts of Patents upon scientific discovery, through the contrasting stories of two medical breakthroughs that are both represented in the Collection; Penicillin and Spray on Skin.
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Penicillin model made by Crystal Structures Limited
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Join Volunteer Jean for a quick talk about the history of dyeing textiles
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Image credit: Open robe, comprising robe, stomacher and petticoat, womens, silk / cotton, maker unknown, possibly France, c. 1775
Join Volunteer Maureen for a continuation of our talk about dyeing textiles! As well as some more detail about some of the issues that created in society
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Image credit: Court dress, comprising open robe, petticoat, length of fabric and galloon (2), white silk brocade, maker unknown, England, c 1760
Scientists Who Defied Gravity - Konstantin Tziolkovski
Museum's Discovery Centre volunteer, Alan reflects on scientists represented in the Museum's Collection - who defied gravity. Especially Comonaut, Konstantin Tsiolkovski.
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Bust of Konstantin Tziolkovski
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Powerhouse volunteer, Judy has researched and written a fantastic short talk for us, on the life, times and amazing work of this Australian scientist, who won the Nobel prize for his part in the discovery of Penicillin.
Judy shares the job of voicing this talk with Jon, a fellow Powerhouse volunteer.
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Penicillin mould from Howard Florey's lab
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Powerhouse volunteer, Mercedes shares a short talk about the groundbreaking work of Dr Fiona Wood, the inventor of Spray on Skin.
This talk was researched and written by Judy who volunteers both behind the scenes, and with our digital program for visitor services at the Museum.
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Spray-on skin processing unit
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Joseph Henry Maiden - Scientist and Museum Curator
MAAS volunteer, Dinah shares an overview of the life, work and achievements of our Museum's first ever Curator - Joseph Henry Maiden.
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Title: Photo portrait of Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925). Created: circa 1900. Detail. Photographer: Unknown.
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Scientists in our Collection.
Join MAAS volunteer Susanne, for a summary of the extraordinary discoveries of Galileo Galileii.
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Reproduction of Galileo's telescope
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Join MAAS Volunteer Phoebe, for a short-talk about Charles Laseron - scientist, adventurer and one of the earlier Curators with the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences.
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Postcard sent by Charles Laseron during the Australasian Antarctic Expedition
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Galileo Galileii - Scientists Who Suffered or were not Recognised in their Own Time
Join MAAS volunteer, Beth for a short talk on the amazing life and work, of Galileo Galileii.
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Reproduction of Galileo's telescope
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Inventors and Invention - Who Owns Science? Volunteer Hette, explores this real world question, referencing many of the key players in the history of technological developments in the 19th and 20th Centuries.
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'Patents for Inventions' book by the Office of the Commissioners for Patents for Invention. Read more here
The Divers Decompression Chamber of John Scott Haldane. Scientists Who Self-TestedScuba divers and "the bends". Find out the how this problem was solved by a diver who tested the technology on himself and his family.
Researched, written and voiced, by Powerhouse Museum volunteer, Christina.
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Photograph of pearl shell diver on Thursday Island
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Insect Senses and Insect Models in the Collection
Often, volunteers are able to contribute their knowledge from their own working life, in relation to Museum objects, exhibitions and themes. In this Short Talk Dinah, a retired university lecturer, who continues to actively research in the field of Entymology (the study of insects), shares some fascintating insights, behind some of the Museum’s early natural history objecs in the Collection.
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Object 1148: Model of a Queen Bee
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Human Special Senses for Space Travel
Often, volunteers are able to contribute their knowledge from their own working life, in relation to Museum objects, exhibitions and themes. In this Short Talk, Tony, a medical professional, Space expert and advisor to the British military on Space, takes us on a tour of the Museum's space exhibits, exploring how human senses react in the unique environment of Space.
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Replica Manned Manoeuvring Unit (MMU)
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Often, volunteers are able to contribute their knowledge from their own working life, in relation to Museum objects, exhibitions and themes. In this Short-Talk Rob, a retired Orthotist, shares some fascinating information and insights, behind some of the Museum’s Health and Medicine objects.
Rob's talk is introduced by fellow Powerhouse Museum volunteer, Kel.
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Prosthetic arm with attachments
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Join Volunteer Mike as he discusses his favourite object in the collection, The Kings Cinema Fotoplayer, made by the American Photo Player Company.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Fotoplayer, components and accessories : made by American Photo Player Company, Berkeley, California, United States of America, c. 1918
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Volunteer Hette explores how engines like the Boulton and Watt Steam Engine, changed work, social structures and the lives of women and children, during the Industrial Revolution.
Image: Electric C-class Sydney tram. The C-class were the first electric trams produced in quantity for Sydney.
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join MDC Volunteers as they discuss their memories of sending and receiving the written word, and how this medium has changed over time
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
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Postcard (1 of 809), photograph mechanical print, 'Waiting for a Telegram', paper, maker unknown, location unknown, 1906-1926
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Join the weekend volunteers, who share their memories of the Rubik's Cube and it's place in game-design history.
Image: A9760-2 Toy, 'Wonderful Puzzler', imitation Rubik's Cube, plastic, maker unknown, Taiwan, 1983
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join the Friday Volunteers as they discuss the technologies that had an impact, as they came of age. From the Magic Lantern, through to the mobile phone.
Image: B2015 AWA television receiver.Television receiver, 17' A.W.A. Radiola 'Deep Image', black and white, maple finish, cabinet on stand, manufactured by A.W.A, Australia, 1956Read more here
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Image: "Model, automatic totalisator" designed by Sir George Alfred Julius, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1907-1913
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join volunteer Alan as he shares insights of iconic Australian companies; Cobb & Co and QANTAS
Image Information: H3875 Cobb & Co mail and passenger coach, No.2
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Volunteer Paul shares details on the progression of written media and the technologies that allowed them.
Image Details: 95/223/24 'Britannia' printing press No.561
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join volunteer Judy for a short history of the Sydney monorail.
Image information: 2014/13/1 Monorail cars (2), Von Roll Mk III operator's cab (Car No. 1) and a passenger carriage (Car No. 2) from Train No. 3 of the Sydney Monorail
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Volunteer Dinah discusses the interesting relationship between lace and communication.
Image: Crochet picture, Anzac commemorative design, lace filet crochet, cotton, designed by Mary Card, made in Australia, c. 1920
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Beth as she discusses Australia's first airmail route from Sydney to Melbourne.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Image: A8213-1/5 Souvenir postcard from the first official airmail service between Sydney and Melbourne. This postcard was carried on the Bleriot aircraft flown by French pilot M Guillaux, the first official airmail from Sydney to Melbourne.
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Join Volunteer Meg as she gives an informative talk on the Powerhouses Minton Peacock.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Image: 'Peacock', earthenware with majolica glazes” modelled by Paul Comolera, made by Mintons, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, c 1873-75
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Join Volunteer Meg as she talks to us about the history and design of the iconic lockheed lounge.
Image: 'Lockheed Lounge', and pattern mould; designed by Marc Newson, made by Marc Newson and Eckhard Reissig, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1988-1990
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Meg as she discusses the history of the invention of the Cochlear Implant.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Image: “Cochlear implant” made by Cochlear Ltd, Lane Cove, New South Wales, Australia, 2003
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Join volunteer Meg as she chats about whistles and how the have been used throughout the years.
Image: Whistle owned by army Captain Watson Augustus Steel I 2021
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Hette as he discusses the light box delivery Wagon used by the Wong family.
Image: American-style light box delivery wagon used by Wong family, NSW, 1870s-1916
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer mike as he discusses the Warrendi Personal locator Beacon.
Personal locator beacon prototypes (4) and electronic components (5), developed for the 'Warrendi' Personal Locator Beacon', metal / wood / plastic / paper / elastic, designed and made by British Aerospace Australia / BAE Systems, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1997
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Judy as she gives a talk on the 'Supreme' Mouse trap sewing machine.
Mouse trap making machine, metal / wood, AW Standfield and Co, Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, 1925-2000
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Assistant Curator for the Iranzamin Exhibition, Vanessa Jacob, shares insights from her experience working on this exhibition.
Image Details: Persian royal tile کاشی قاجار 2021,
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Volunteer Erin discusses the history and context surrounding 'Clean up Australia day'.
Image: 'Clean up Australia' and 'Clean up the World' promotional material. Promotional material (15), made for Clean Up Australia, Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, 1989-2000
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Mike as he discusses the iconic Time Ball, at the Sydney Observatory.
Image: “Time ball, with cylinder, piston, rack and pinion lifting mechanism, safety lock, electric motor and ball” : installed at Sydney Observatory, made by Maudslay, Sons & Field, England, c 1857
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Diana as she discusses the history and context surrounding Bicycles! And reflects on some of the Bicycles we have in our collection.
Image: "Bicycle, 'The Dux" made by the Dux Cycle Company, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1899. In 1900 Donald Mackay, became the third person to cycle around the Australian continent after Arthur Richardson and Alex White.
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join the weekend volunteers as they discuss the history and impact of The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO); an Australian Government agency responsible for scientific research.
Image: Silicon Sphere with stand and case made by Achim Leistner for CSIRO, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1994
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Andrew Grant as he does a photo evaluation of a photograph of the iconic Redfern Railway station.
Image: Glass plate negative, full plate, 'Redfern Railway Station', Kerry and Co, Sydney, Australia, c. 1884-1906
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Hette as he gives an informative talk on the iconic Boulton and Watt steam engine.
Image: Boulton and Watt rotative steam engine, 1785. This is the oldest rotative steam engine in the world.Matthew Boulton's capital and entrepreneurship, and James Watt's engineering skill and prudent management, made Boulton and Watt rotative engines the first commercially successful stationary power plants that were independent of wind, water and muscle...
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join weekend volunteer Susanne as she shares stories about Locomotive No. 1, including its history and visitors frequently asked questions.
Locomotive No.1 , hauled the first passenger train in New South Wales in 1855, designed by James McConnell, made by Robert Stephenson and Company, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, 1854, used by New South Wales Government Railways 1855-1877
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Meg as she gives an informative talk on the iconic Marilyn Lips Sofa.
Image: 'Marilyn' lips sofa, made in Italy 2021. The Bocca sofa is one of the most recognised examples of designs from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Studio65 sought to rebel against tradition or as articulated in their manifesto create designs that were a "slap in the face of the public tastes"
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
In this podcast, volunteer Hette talks about his own memories of miniature cars and play.
Image: Dinky toy 'Shell Aviation Service' car. This toy is from a small collection of 16 pre-Second World War Dinky vehicles which illustrate design and production at a time when Dinky Toys were the market leaders in die-cast toy vehicles.
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Meg as she discusses the Grand Prix Bugatti.
Image: 1928 Type 37A Grand Prix Bugatti
During the 1920s Grand Prix Bugattis took to the circuits with unparalleled success the world over. Today they are credited with winning more Grand Prix races than any other make in the history of motor racing.
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join Volunteer Cierwen as she discusses a brief history of radios.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: "Portable transistor radio, Philips" : made by Philips, The Netherlands, 1958-1965Explore our collection of radios here
Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses a brief history of morse code.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.Image: Early telegraph Morse code buzzer sounder, made by Western Electric
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Join volunteer Beth, as she gives an informative talk about growing up in the age of sewing machines.
"Treadle sewing machine" made by Singer Sewing Machine Co, United States of America, c. 1920
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
"Goggomobil Dart, minicar" made by Bill Buckle, Australia, 1959.
The Goggomobil is considered to be the most representative "minicar" on sale in Australia in the second half of the 1950s.
Image: Object no: 89/1523, Automobile, full size, and parts, 'Goggomobil Dart', body No. 712, engine No. 02/129295, chassis No. 01127418, fibreglass / rubber / metal, designed by Bill Buckle, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1959
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
"Steam locomotive No.1243" made by Davey and Company, Atlas Engineering Works, Sydney, Australia, 1882
Built in 1882, Locomotive 1243 is one of eight mainline steam passenger engines built in Sydney for the New South Wales Government Railways at the Atlas Engineering Works to the design of Messrs Beyer Peacock & Co. of Manchester, England.
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
"Sydney's Central Station Indicator Board" designed by The Interlocking Engineers Office, Australia, 1905. For 76 years the indicator board, which stood on the huge assembly platform of Sydney Terminal Station, also called Central Station, was an integral part of the history of the NSW railways.
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Join volunteer Dinah as she shares insights into how this intricate piece of lace was made.
"Studies for Popoluska" bobbin lace figures designed and made by Elena Holeczyova, Czech Republic. Study 2; a mermaid
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Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.