Delve deeper into the Museum's best online content linked to stories about migration, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an award-winning ute, gum trees and other symbols of Australia, and sporting trailblazers.
Gum trees and other symbols of Australia
Inspired by gumleaf player Herb Patten, who has performed for more than 70 years, continuing the traditions of First Nations bush music.
From the garage
Inspired by Winston and Rustin Chivell's restored Chrysler VE Wayfarer Valiant ute in 1967, which won the Best Classic Ute category at the 2023 Deniliquin Ute Muster.
Vietnamese migration
Inspired by Miranda Chau, who recounted her family's journey from Vietnam to Australian, including a miraculous rescue in rough seas.
Sporting trailblazers
Inspired by Truffy Maginnis, a founding member of the Adelaide Armpits, which joined the South Australian Women’s Soccer Association in 1982. The Armpits provided a safe environment in which they could be themselves.
Bush medicine
Inspired by the Royal Flying Doctor Service transporting Clifton Station manager Peter Nunn and a station hand, Jarrod, to Adelaide after a serious car accident in the north-east of Australia. They were treated and made full recoveries.