Throughout the history of Western Sydney University and its predecessors a significant quantity of items that can be classed as movable cultural heritage have accumulated on multiple campuses. These items along with other heritage collections within the University provide a valuable insight into the University’s rich cultural heritage.
While the origins of the oldest predecessor for the Univeristy, Hawkesbury Agricultural College, date back to 1891, a few items in the collection date back much further (see the land grant for Joseph Vertillo signed by Governor Macquarie in 1821).
This collection includes a wide range of items, including:
clothing (eg sports honour caps, gowns, blazers)
Sydney Royal Easter Show medals (some dating back to the Royal Empire Show)
Scientific instruments
Tools (some hand made by students in the blacksmith's shop)
TaxonomyArchives | Exhibition | Museum ArtefactsContributorArchivesCollection SummaryAn eclectic cultural and heritage collection comprising clothing, tools, medals, farm machinery to name but a handful of things.
