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Dirk Hartog Plate c.1616

Discover the Dirk Hartog plate, left by Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog when he landed at Shark Bay, Western Australia in 1616.


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Emigration Poster c.1948

The poster has historic value as evidence of post World War 2 mass migration and the attempt by the Australian government to build the nation’s population with European migrants.


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Dutch Beardman Jugs c.1656

Discover the Beardman jugs, named after the bearded face on the neck that were excavated from the VOC ship Vergulde Draeck that was wrecked on the Western Australian coast in 1656.


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Dollhouse c.2006

The dollhouse has historic significance as evidence of post World War 2 refugee migration to Australia and the traumatic experience of dislocation and separation from family.


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Tweed butter churn c.1940s

The butter churn and pat have historic and technological significance as they demonstrate the labour intensive nature of early dairying and butter making and the impact that technological developments such as the cream separator and butter churn and improvements in rail and road transport had on the industry.