Flashy, Fun and Functional

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SKU: 9781743326152
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How Things Helped to Invent Melbourne's Gold Rush Mayor

By Dr Sarah Hayes

Series: Studies in Australasian Historical Archaeology

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In Flashy, Fun and Functional by Dr Sarah Hayes, the author delves into the evolution of military uniforms over the centuries. The book highlights how these garments not only served practical purposes but also reflected changing social and political dynamics. It offers a vibrant exploration of how uniforms merged utility with style across different eras and conflicts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the innovative advancements in military technology throughout history and how they combine style, utility, and functionality. Dr Sarah Hayes provides insight into the balance between aesthetic appeal and practical applications in military equipment, making it an intriguing read for history enthusiasts and those fascinated by military advancements.

Flashy, Fun and Functional

Excavations at the site in 1982 by Judy Birmingham and Associates uncovered a rich and important archaeological record of John Thomas Smith's lives in the form of a cesspit rubbish deposit.

This colonial archaeological record examines the artefacts recovered from the townhouse of Melbourne's Gold Rush Mayor, John Thomas Smith.

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Against the backdrop of embryonic Melbourne, John Thomas Smith, publican and builder, left behind his currency roots to become an influential member of society. A widely recognised figure about town, smoking a cutty pipe and wearing a white top hat, in 1851 he became Lord Mayor of Melbourne; he went on to be re-elected seven times.

His scandalous marriage to the daughter of an Irish Catholic publican, however, and his awkwardly appropriated gentility, made him unpopular with certain sections of society. From 1849 to 1860, Smith and his family occupied 300 Queen Street, Melbourne, one of the first true residential townhouses in the city.

Flashy, Fun and Functional: How Things Helped to Invent Melbourne's Gold Rush Mayor explores the things they left behind.

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Dr Sarah Hayes offers an insightful exploration into the material culture of Australia's early immigrants. Her work provides a nuanced interpretation of how the middle-class, with aspirations and ostentation, is visible in the archaeological record. Pamela Ricardi praises it as a significant contribution to understanding the 19th-century class dynamics in Australian historical archaeology.

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ISBN: 9781743326152

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Illustration: 43 b&w ill., 8 col. ill.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 297.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 84

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Dr Sarah Hayes History & Military New Zealand and Australia Published Non-Fiction Series: Studies in Australasian Historical Archaeology

About the Author

Sarah Hayes is a historical archaeologist who researches quality of life and social mobility in 19th-century Victoria through the lives, homes and rubbish of everyday people. She works within the Heritage and Indigeneity stream of the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University.

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