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The Bush Birds game consists of 48 cards - four sets of 12 designs - depicting different native A...
The Bush Birds game consists of 48 cards - four sets of 12 designs - depicting different native Australian birds commonly found in open forests and woodlands. The cards come in a sturdy 2 piece box. Included are instructions on how to play a number of different games, such as Go Fish (Go Birding!), snap and memory games, as well as encouraging players to invent their own games with the cards. There are also four information cards with details about each bird. The illustrations are all created...
$28.00
Did you know that gears do not have to be round? And many unusual shaped gears such as ovals, hea...
Did you know that gears do not have to be round? And many unusual shaped gears such as ovals, hearts and nautilus shaped gears can have a meshing gear? The world of non-circular gear sets is fascinating. These wooden kinetic gears combine technology and natural forms into an object of beauty, that will intrigue and inspire people of all ages. Available in assorted designs (oval, heart and nautilus): If you would like a specific design, please let us know your preference in the 'Add a note to ...
$85.00
A beautiful set of 20 Aboriginal symbols cards. The easy way to increase cultural insight of chil...
A beautiful set of 20 Aboriginal symbols cards. The easy way to increase cultural insight of children by teaching them some commonly recognised Aboriginal symbols.
$34.95
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have utilised and cared for the Australian landscape. P...
For thousands of years, Aboriginal people have utilised and cared for the Australian landscape. Plant foods consumed across the continent varies greatly, and the harvesting of these foods forms an important part of cultural, spiritual and community life. With this Snap Game (which can also be used as a Memory Game), children can learn about the important concept of matching pairs and also learn about some Australian native plant bush foods. Card images include: Bunya nut Quandong Riberry Wa...
$32.95
By the 1890’s the Italianate style was prevalent and the decoration on the façade of the terraces...
By the 1890’s the Italianate style was prevalent and the decoration on the façade of the terraces grew more elaborate with lavish displays of cast iron, cast cement and ornamental doors and window forms. This model is based on houses found in and around, East Melbourne. This particular house had a stucco front and a hipped slate roof. An ornate balustrade parapet was complemented with cast iron verandah details and balcony. Information included about the history of the buildings, their locati...
$65.00
Terrace houses have been residing in Australian cities since the earliest days of colonial settle...
Terrace houses have been residing in Australian cities since the earliest days of colonial settlement. They represent another English tradition brought out to the colonies. Their subtle details reflect the variation of architectural styles seen in nineteenth century England. Expansive rows of terrace houses were built between 1840 and 1890 as an economical way to house the rapidly growing population of Australia’s expanding cities and regional centers. Information included about the history o...
$60.00
Colonial Cable Cottage Model Kit
This style of workers cottage dominated the housing market in Brisbane in the 1840s to 1850s befo...
This style of workers cottage dominated the housing market in Brisbane in the 1840s to 1850s before becoming more widely adopted throughout the State. The houses were generally one room wide with the front steps centred on the front door. By the turn of the century the style was considered old-fashioned. Information included about the history of the buildings, their location, methods of construction, architectural details and historical anecdotes. Instructions included with the model are easy...
$55.00
Six of your favourite Aussie critters and four yummy recipes will make your next cookie baking ex...
Six of your favourite Aussie critters and four yummy recipes will make your next cookie baking experience a stack of fun, and very tasty.
$7.95
Doodad 3D Construction Postcard
Send Doodads to family or friends, or keep them as souvenirs! They cost no more to mail than a no...
Send Doodads to family or friends, or keep them as souvenirs! They cost no more to mail than a normal letter, but they're much more fun! Each doodad contains everything you need - construction pieces, information and writing sheet, instructions and an envelope.
$4.95 – $4.95 10 Options
In 1956 the State of New South Wales ran an international competition for a National Opera House ...
In 1956 the State of New South Wales ran an international competition for a National Opera House at Bennelong Point, Sydney. This attracted more than 220 entries from 32 countries. Jørn Utzon a young Danish architect won the competition and was hailed by the architectural critic Sigfried Giedion as opening a new chapter in contemporary architecture. Completed in 1973, the Opera House is an architectural masterpiece and was included in the National Heritage List in 2005. In 2007 the building w...
$210.00
Classic Queenslander Model Kit
With its pyramid style roof and stepped down verandah the Queenslanders appearance is distinctive...
With its pyramid style roof and stepped down verandah the Queenslanders appearance is distinctive and almost iconic. It was ideally suited to the local conditions with french doors opening out on to a verandah that wraps around all four sides of the building. Walls are vertical VJ boards with a horizontal chair rail. Windows are all double hung sashes. A kitchen was often accommodated in the rear corner of the verandah. Information included about the history of the buildings, their location, ...
$65.00
Double Gable Cottage Model Kit
Still found throughout Queensland and rural northern New South Wales, these worker’s cottages dev...
Still found throughout Queensland and rural northern New South Wales, these worker’s cottages developed from the need to accommodate a growing family. Single gabled homes provided only one or two rooms. The simplest way to provide more space was to build two adjoining houses or to build on to an existing house with an identical extension. This created the double gable or ‘M’ shaped roof profile. Information included about the history of the buildings, their location, methods of construction, ...
$60.00