Belongings tells the stories of migrants who arrived in the decades after the Second World War through personal mementos, photographs and memories.

aluminium serving spoon

Joe Cudars

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Embroided apronAnna & Kate Babji

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Wooden rolling pinHenny, Arthur & Baz Bobeldyk

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ClarinetFerdi Boers

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Wooden barbers caseAntonio Cunial

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Corn husking deviceJoe & Tarsilla Cunial

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Wine pressCecilia Dvikov

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hungarian costumeYolanda Takacs

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CardsAlexandra Gilbert (nee Koruniak)

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carpentry toolsBill & Henny Kloosterman

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Ukrainian dressesHelen & Sam Lihos

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framed marquetry pictureHank Runeman

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Timber dining settingDorrie Portegies

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scythe and rakeAlexandra Rezko

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suitcase and wooden tailor’s ruler Marie Sekutkovski

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Hairdressing toolsBrunhilde Srejic

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For more information, or if you would like to submit your own Migrant Story, please contact Alison Russell.