1. A woman and a small child sitting behind the steering wheel of a tractor. A man behind them is sewing up a hessian bag.

    Isla Shilton driving the tractor

    Isla Shilton driving the farm tractor.

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  2. Isla Shilton's OAM insignia

    Isla Shilton's OAM insignia set

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  3. Image: round tin with clear lid and brown substance in bottom

    Jerked Meat

    This sample of jerky came from the successful expedition made by John McDouall Stuart across Australia from south to north in 1861 - 1862. 

    Collection Item | 1860s

  4. Kerosene Lantern

    This kerosene lantern gave the only light on Steph's farm.

    Collection Item | 1980s

  5. Image: Booklet cover in red, blue and brown-yellow. It reads "Schools Patriotic Fund Knitting" and has an illustration of a bird with the words SPF Service written below it.

    Knitting Booklet

    A 24 page knitting booklet with instructions for children knitting for soldiers in the Second World War.

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  6. Image: bronze medal with striped ribbon

    Medal

    Honorary medal awarded to Antonio Giordano by the World Federation of Italian Press Abroad.

    Collection Item | 1970s

  7. Image: pass card with photo attached

    Media Pass

    Antonio Giordano's Il Globo press pass, dated 1959.

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  8. Image: cane chairs and table

    Miniature Furniture Set

    Miniature furniture brought across the seas for Australian children. 

    Collection Item | 1900-1910

  9. Miss Tilbrook's WAB Certificate

    This certificate was given to Miss Tilbrook in 1963 by the Clare branch of the Women's Agricultural Bureau (WAB) of South Australia.

    Collection Item | 1960s

  10. Image: wooden box with two open drawers

    Paint Box

    This paint box is believed to have belonged to soldier, public servant and explorer, Captain Charles Sturt.

    Collection Item | 1800-1810, 1830s, 1840s

  11. Image: tin cup

    Pannikin

    Pannikin used by William Keckwick on expedition with John McDouall Stuart.

    Collection Item | 1860s

  12. Image: open passport showing picture

    Passport

    Antonio Giordano's Italian passport, issued in 1939.

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  13. Image: box of sepia toned blocks showing pictures of little girls

    Picture Puzzle Blocks

    Picture blocks were a forerunner of the jigsaw puzzle. 

    Collection Item | late nineteenth century

  14. Image: piece of brick

    Piece of Brick

    Baked clay brick found on Kangaroo Island. 

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  15. Image: wooden post inscribed 'South Australia'

    Poeppel's Corner Post

    Wooden post used to mark the point where the boundaries of South Australia the Northern Territory and Queensland meet.

    Collection Item | 1870s, 1880s

  16. Image: engraved silver cup

    Port Adelaide Regatta Trophy

    Description

    Heavy grey pewter mug with glass base and elaborate handle, trophy for Port Adelaide Regatta, 1866.

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  17. Image: Blue and gold embroidered smoking cap

    Smoking Cap

    Smoking cap owned and worn by John McDouall Stuart.

    Collection Item | 1850s

  18. Image: printing press

    Stanhope Press

    The Stanhope press brought to Holdfast Bay in 1836 was used to print the Proclamation of South Australia. 

    Collection Item | 1830s

  19. Image: survey chain

    Survey Chain

    Survey chain used by Isaac Guley in surveying the City of Adelaide with Colonel Light.

    Collection Item | Central Market, East Terrace, Hindley Street, North Terrace, Northwest corner, Parklands, River Torrens, Rundle Mall, Rundle Street east, Southeast corner, Southwest corner | 1830s

  20. Image: tea pot decorated with Chinese dragon

    Teapot

    This teapot, painted with colourful  images of dragons and birds, was part of a tea set for sale at the China Gift Store.

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  21. Image: worn teddy bear with stuffing showing

    Teddy Bear

    A well-worn teddy who's not afraid to show the stuff he's made of. 

    Collection Item | 1910s, 1920s

  22. Image: gold chain with opal

    The Lady Mayoress' Chain

    Collection Item | 1980s, 1990s, 2000-2010, 2010s

  23. Image: toy boat made of metal and painted red, blue and cream

    Toy Boat

    Model - Speed Boat with Motor.

    Collection Item | 1920s

  24. Image: brown and green tin toy train

    Toy Train

    A collectable toy with a moving story.

    Collection Item | mid twentieth century

  25. Image: Red metal bike with three wheels

    Tricycle

    Tricycle, painted red and white.

    Collection Item | 1950s

  26. Image: Hellenic vase shaped bronze urn on square base

    Urn

    Urn made by Henry Tijou and carried in Queen Adelaide's funeral procession. 

    Collection Item | North Terrace | 1840s

  27. Image: book cover in discoloured beige with purple writing

    Violet Verses

    The publication 'Violet Verses' was released on 29 June in 1917 as part of the third Adelaide Violet Day, organised by the Cheer-Up society as a fundraiser for the war effort. 

    Collection Item | 1910s

  28. Image: Yellow ribbon covered in colourful badges

    WAB, ACWW and FWIC badges

    This group of badges is a memento of Isla Shilton's extensive involvement in the Women’s Agricultural Bureau and with the Associated Country Women of the World.

    Collection Item | 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s

  29. Wool classing stencil

    This is the wool classing stencil for Stephanie Evans at Mercunda.

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