John Carmichael

One of the first European deaf people who came to Australia in the early 19th century was John Carmichael. He

1909 Deaf Leaders Series

In 1909, the South Australian Deaf Monthly News published a series of articles on Deaf Community leaders from around the

Samuel Showell

Guest curator Bobbie Blackson introduces Samuel Showell, a leading figure in the Deaf Community of the early 20th Century.

John Fitzgerald, Deaf Convict

Curator Breda Carty introduces John Fitzgerald, a deaf convict who was transported to Australia in 1818. 

Daisy Muir

Guest curator Melissa Anderson explains the early life and significance of Daisy Muir.

The Mystery of John Fitzgerald’s Grave

Collectors

Guest curator Donovan Cresdee describes growing up seeing collectors working for deaf organisations, and explains their role and their impact.

A “Graduation Pageant and Ball”

Did your school or Deaf Society organise “Graduation Balls” or “Debutante Balls” in the past? These have mostly been

Timeline of Australian Deaf History

This timeline traces key moments in the history of Deaf people and communities in Australia, highlighting their achievements, advocacy, and

Deafblind man Cork and Shirra conversing on steps

James Smith Certificate of Freedom

Bowed Assent

Daisy Muir and Doris Hickey at a dinner dance, mid 20th century

Daisy Muir remained active in Deaf community organisations and was frequently a guest of honour at community events. In this

Conversing with deaf-blind men

Shipping Indent for the Baring (2)

Deaf Mutes Married by Sign Language

60th Anniversary Reunion 1961

Marriage Certificate

The Deaf Mute: A Convict Incident of Macquarie Harbour

Deaf mutes wed by sign language

Daisy Muir’s 90th birthday party, 1964

Daisy Muir was honoured with a 90th birthday party in the Community Hall at the Victorian Deaf Society in Jolimont

Certificate of Honourable Discharge

Martha Overend Wilson

Frederick J. Rose

Deaf and Dumb Marriage

Tom Levitzke Baker’s Cart

Letter to Mr Lonsdale from Helen Keller, August 1931

Fletcher Booth

Bob Herman and the NSW Breakaway

Gus Levitzke

Tom and Mary Levitzke Family Collage

Eugene Salas Plaque

Booth and Mortlock

Daisy Muir

Daisy Muir – A Remarkable Influence in the Deaf Community

Postcard from Gus Levitzke to Dot Shaw

Darwin after Cyclone Tracy

Heritage in Our Hands 1

Trial of John Fitzgerald, 1818

South Australian Deaf Monthly News 1909 Vol.4 No.6

In Sydney, 1922

Heritage in our Hands 2

Trial of James Smith

South Australian Deaf Monthly News 1909 Vol.4 No.7 – Excerpt

Samuel Showell

Samuel Showell during his time as Superintendent at the Queensland Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission.

At Long Gully Adelaide, 1922

Heritage in our Hands 3

Trial of Elizabeth Steel