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 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 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 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 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 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 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!