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 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 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 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 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!