It all began with a letter. A colourfully illustrated poem about a Gothic house built for a couple who donated a huge museum collection to the University of Melbourne. This missive is hidden among the 700 plus items collected by Russell and Mab Grimwade. It tells a more personal story than the other objects they gathered, which construct a colonial version of Australian history. In this episode of Uncurated, Pema Monaghan, Josie Hess and Claudia Su unravel what that poem tells us about a man whose collection both defined and reflected the way Australian history has been told. 

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All sound effects and music used in this episode were sourced from Envato Elements, with applicable licences. 

1. “The Bad Guys” / https://elements.envato.com/the-bad-guys-YPS5Q8R 


2. “Lost In Space” / https://elements.envato.com/lost-in-space-AMUBTGK 


3. “You Can Not Hide” / https://elements.envato.com/you-can-not-hide-S5CK4RS 


4. “Inspiring Woodwinds” / https://elements.envato.com/inspiring-woodwinds-HLLXKZJ


5. “The Flower Waltz” / https://elements.envato.com/the-flower-waltz-XXVL2T8


6. “Spring Sadness” / https://elements.envato.com/spring-sadness-8TMAQ3K


7. “Lost In Paradise” / https://elements.envato.com/lost-in-paradise-9K3NRGP 


8. “Creepy Door Open With Happy Halloween Voice” / https://elements.envato.com/creepy-door-open-with-happy-halloween-voice-6JR49BP


9. “Crow” / https://elements.envato.com/crow-KEQ62GA


10. “Moon View” / https://elements.envato.com/moon-view-3TFWDCY 


11. “First Day of Spring” / https://elements.envato.com/first-day-of-spring-ZLPCFXT


12. “Chill Out Logo Pack” / https://elements.envato.com/chill-out-logo-pack-AAPNLRY


13. “Vintage Car Driving By” / https://elements.envato.com/vintage-car-driving-by-WSAYJFR


14. “X-Ray Machine Large” / https://elements.envato.com/x-ray-machine-large-JKT5MEY


15. “Our Last Dance Waltz” / https://elements.envato.com/our-last-waltz-dance-2X2CLZ6


16. “Big Mafia Funeral” / https://elements.envato.com/big-mafia-funeral-G3LUPBL 

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