Note by T.H. Kneen 26 February 1992, "Male operator of Howard Rotary Hoe is Lyle Tonkin, an ex-student working in the Plant Breeding Branch of the Department of Agriculture at Burnley Gardens. Lyle graduated 1943."Sepia photograph. Man using a Howard rotary hoe in the Agrostology/Plant Breeding area.On reverse, "Rotary Hoe."howard rotary hoe, lyle tonkin, plant breeding branch, department of agriculture, staff, ex-student, agrostology

The first platypus to be bred in captivity was at the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary (now known as Healesville Sanctuary) in 1943. The birth was mainly thanks to the efforts of David Howells Fleay who was the director of the Sanctuary at that time. It was approx 50 years until another was born in captivity. In 1998 another was bred at Healesville Sanctuary. Since then attempts at breeding platypus have been largely unsuccessful.This DL envelope was used at the time of the 50th anniversary of the first breeding of a platypus in captivity. The envelope is pale yellow with brown wording and a brown and green image of David Fleay's book, "We breed the Platypus". There are 2 Australian 40 cent stamps on the envelope, featuring a swimming platypus and it has been franked with a circular stamp depicting "Corrie" the platypus. On the back of the envelope in brown wording is some general information about the platypus and also details of the first breeding . Franking: HEALESVILLE VIC 3777 25th FEBRUARY 1994 FIRST PLATYPUS BRED IN CAPTIVITY / 50th ANNIVERSARY / "CORRIE"/stationery, envelope, healesville-sanctuary, platypus, first-breeding, anniversary, fleay

This item is part of a collection of three unmounted black and white glass negatives previously housed together in a plain brown envelope. [8631 - 8633] The negatives are part of a greater collection of around forty three black and white glass lantern slides, along with other photographs and photo albums related to this collection. This item is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of merino sheep 1928/9. The negatives were possibly used as supporting material in presentations made by J W Allen when on tour.Black and white glass negative depicting a graph relating to sheep breeding and rainfall.new south wales graziers association, travel, cattle, agriculture, j w allen, photography, negative, glass lantern slide

This item is part of a collection of twenty black and white glass lantern slides previously housed together in an old cardboard box. [8611 - 8630] The slides are part of a greater collection of around forty three black and white glass lantern slides, along with other photographs and photo albums related to this collection. This item is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of merino sheep 1928/9. The slides were possibly used as supporting material in presentations made by J W Allen when on tour.Black and white glass lantern slide with paper edging depicting a diagram relating to cattle breeding.new south wales graziers association, travel, cattle, agriculture, j w allen, photography, glass lantern slide

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary: Sugar Glider breeding and re-introduction programme. September 1985. Nunawading Parks and Recreation information.blackburn lake sanctuary, wildlife, sugar gliders

The Red-Necked Grebe is a medium sized bird with a long neck and pointed bill. During the non-breeding months, this bird has grey, white and brown plumage. During the breeding seasons, the Red-necked Grebe has a rusty red coloured fore-neck and breast with a black bill and white cheeks. This species can be located in freshwater lakes of the northern hemisphere. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.A Red-Necked Grebe of medium size stylised in a standing position with the face positioned forward. The bird stands on a wooden pedestal with two tags around its legs. One tag is paper and documents cataloguing information and the second is metal and lists the number 4403. This Red-Necked Grebe has pale feathers of white, grey and browns typical of this species in the non-breeding months. The face is positioned towards the front and the small eyes are made from dark glass.On metal tag 4403. On paper tag "32. Red-Necked Grebe.Catalogue, page, 43"taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, red-necked grebe

The Red-Necked Grebe is a medium sized bird with a long neck and pointed bill. During the non-breeding months, this bird has grey, white and brown plumage. During the breeding seasons, the Red-necked Grebe has a rusty red coloured fore-neck and breast with a black bill and white cheeks. This species can be located in freshwater lakes of the northern hemisphere. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.A Red-Necked Grebe of medium size stylised in a standing position with the face positioned forward. The bird stands on a wooden pedestal with two tags around its legs. One tag is paper and documents cataloguing information and the second is metal and lists the number 4492. This Red-Necked Grebe has pale feathers of white, grey and browns typical of this species in the non-breeding months. The face is positioned towards the front and the small eyes are made from dark glass.Paper tag: 32a Red-necked Grebe Catalogue, Page, 43. Metal tag: 4492taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, red-necked grebe

Corriedale sheep have been an established breed for many years. The Guthrie Stud has its headquarters at "Coolangatta" Homestead, six miles from Geelong, Victoria. The first sheep were brought to Australia c1882. This book is a celebration of just on 70 years of breeding the corriedale by the Guthrie family.Blue paper cover. Seventy-two pages stapled togetherguthrie, corriedale, sheep, stud, coolangatta homestead, breeding, fleece

Listing of birds to be found in Nunawading in 1961 and an indication of those breeding at that time. Latest entry 2/12/1963. Compiled by H.E. Tarr, R.A.O.U.nunawading, birds, tarr, h.e.

The Australasian Grebe is a small duck-like bird with a hyperactive nature. These birds reside in small, shallow, freshwater lakes and ponds, small waterways or sheltered caves and bays. They can be found throughout Australia and the Pacific region and New Zealand. The Australasian Grebe eat mainly small freshwater fish, crayfish, shellfish and leeches which they catch by diving underwater. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Australasian Grebe is in a standing position on a wooden platform with identification tags tied to the right leg. It has dark glass eyes and pale grey bill and legs. The plumage of this specimen consists of dark greys and browns on the rear with lighter colours on the underside. These colours align with those of the non-breeding season. This species has rufous red colouring on the chest and neck and darker colouring on the head during the breeding season. Paper tag: "34a Dabchick Catalogue, page, 64" Metal Tag: "4496"taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, grebe, australasian grebe, dabchick

The Great Crested Grebe is a medium to large sized bird located in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and in parts of Africa. They reside in large bodies of fresh water and are renowned for their elaborate mating dances. When breeding, the Great Crested Grebe has tawny cheek "fans" and black crests; however, in the non-breading seasons the plumage of this bird turns white. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Great Crested Grebe is a medium to large sized bird. It typically has cheek "fans" on the sides of the face and elaborate crest feathers which are shed after breeding, as is the case for this specimen. This bird is in a tall standing position with its neck stretched upwards and facing left. The small dark eyes have been made from glass and a large pointed bill. It has a metal tag tied to its left leg engraved with the numbers "4401". The skin surrounding the toes are flat which assists the bird when swimming.On tag 4401taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, great crested grebe, bird

Copy of plan by L.H.B. of proposed new buildings, extensions and other works. Exisiting permanent buildings and those due for demolition. Second plan with sketch over showing proposed area for plant breeding, pasture, nursery, new fencing. Indication of building damaged by fire 19.12.1949.burnley school of horticulture, extensions, buildings, demolition, nursery

Prize cards issued for horsemanship, animal breeding and other assorted agricultural pursuits for the years 1917,1919,1920,1929,1930,1932,1933,1934,1935,1936,1937,1938,1940,1941,1943,1945,1947,1948,1949Assorted First and Second place prize cards given in competition, issued by Clunes Agricultural Society, Clunes & District Hospital Sports Committee and Waubra Annual Gymkhana Showmclennan, clunes agricultural society, waubra gymkhana & show, clunes & district sports comittee

The negative came from Record Book, Stock Breeding Record [Cows] (B91.453) and is stored with B91.71.Black and white photograph. Jersey calf in a paddock with a Guernsey cow in the background.On reverse, "Victoria Bright Spark." cows, stock breeding record, victoria bright spark, jersey cow, guernsey cow, butter fat

The negative came from Record Book, Stock Breeding Record [Cows] (B91.453) and is stored with B91.71.Black and white photograph. Guernsey cow held by a man in a paddock. Another cow or calf in the background.On reverse, "Victoria Fire Flame." cows, stock breeding record, victoria fire flame, guernsey cow, stockman, butter fat

The negative came from Record Book, Stock Breeding Record [Cows] (B91.453) and is stored with photographs catalogued as B91.71.Black and white photograph. Rear view of Jersey cow held by a man standing in a paddock. On reverse, "Victoria Fire Flame. Height 4ft 1in Length 6ft 3in."cows, stock breeding record, victoria fire flame, jersey cow, stockman, cow uddder, butter fat

Letters from the Australian Pastoral Company Ltd of Noondoo, Warwick (1942, 1948) to W.R. Lang re: sheep breeding, wool testing.wool - testing sheep breeding, australian pastoral co. ltd, lang, dr w. roy, wool - testing, sheep breeding

Trophy ribbons won by the Wettenhall's Stanbury Stud. According to Mr Parsons, (19 Mar 2004) the quilt was almost certainly made by Mrs Janet Wettenhall. It was hung in her sun room.Quilt, composed of felt ribbons stitched together and lined with beige woollen fabric. Most of the ribbons are royal blue, there are two purple ribbons and the quile is edged with green ribbons. All the ribbons have been screen printed in yellow ink. There is a velcro strip attached at upper back edge.The ribbons are prizes from sheep breeding competitions from 1958 to 1961.[various]corriedale sheep sheep breeding agricultural shows, stanbury corriedale stud, wettenhall, mr rupert e. wettenhall, mrs janet, victoria, corriedale sheep, sheep breeding, agricultural shows

The garden in the image was taken in the grounds of Glenara Homestead at Bulla, which was owned by Alister Clark of rose breeding fame. Refer to entry P0951 for the information relevant to the Clark family.A non-digital black and white photograph with a cream border of a large garden. A tower is seen in the distance and a pottery urn on a pedestal is to the LHS at the meeting of a pathway.

Letter from the President of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria providing the outline of modules to be included in the Agricultural Apprenticeship courses at the Bendigo Technical College during 1982 Letter dated 2nd October 1981 Four modules: A70 Poultry Housing, 3 pages A71 Poultry Nutrition and Feeding, 3 pages A72 Poultry Flock Husbandry and Disease Control, 3 pages A73 Breeding Poultry, 3 pages

Letter from F D McMaster, "F D McMaster Pty Ltd", Dalkeith, Cassilis, 1941 to W.R. Lang, Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong re. wool samples and sheep breedingsheep breeding wool - testing merino sheep - history world war ii, f d mcmaster pty ltd, lang, dr w. roy mcmaster, f d, sheep breeding, wool - testing, merino sheep - history, world war ii

The little girl from Bulla Primary School was attending a school camp at Beechworth and one of the activities the students enjoyed was a visit to a local trout farm where they learned about the importance of breeding trout to maintain healthy rivers.School camps gave the students the opportunities to study the environments at close-hand.A non-digital coloured print of a girl holding a red torch in one hand while trying to catch something in the pond that she is crouched beside.trout, school camps, beechworth

A promotional car sticker of Healesville Sanctuary specialising in Australian Fauna and Flora. This item was displayed at the front entrance to encourage visitors to purchase and promote the Sanctuary. This car sticker was a very popular and sought after souvenir selling for 25 cents contributing to the Sanctuary's income. Healesville Sanctuary was the first institution to breed platypus in a total captive situation.and is also the only institution in the world to breed LyrebirdsA promotional circular car sticker depicting a lyrebird tail in full display above a platypus side on. Has dark green border at ouside edge of sticker; colours are black, gold and green. Sticker is in a wooden glass frame and has a dynamo label glued to upper edge of glass. There are 2 eye hooks screwed into the upper edge of frame. Inscription on car sticker is "Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary" on the bottom half of the perimeter circle. With "Healesville" at top of perimeter of circle. At the top of the inner circle the word "Victoria" is placed above a green horizontal band which reads "The Wild-life Sanctuary".healesville-sanctuary, first-institution, breeding, platypus, lyrebird

Given to Elizabeth Hill (Archivist) March 1992 by Daphne Pearson (Staff Department of Agriculture, Tomato Research.(1) 10 photographs of tomatoes. (2) Negatives of tomatoes growing in the field. (1) "Burnley Bounty," "V85," "Burnley Fortune," "Burnley Surecrop," "F50." Handwritten on reverse, "Burnley Tomato Breeding April 1967." Stamped, "Copyright Daphne Pearson 1967." (2) In packet labelled, "Kyabram-Tomato Season 1967 Department of Ag."tomatoes, burnley bounty, burnley fortune, burnley surecrop, 1967, daphne pearson, dept of agriculture

This book is part of the collection donated by Leon Garner. It provides information relating to the dairy industry covering topics such as planning, breeding, choosing dairy cattle, feed crops, care of milk and cream and herd health. It covers all areas of Australia. This book is an early manual for Australian dairy farmers.Grey hard cover book with full colour picture of a jersey cow and title printed in black on the front cover. The inside back cover contains a paper lift-up model of a cow showing its skeleton and internal organs.639 (stamped on front page)noel garner, dairy industry, allansford, dairy cattle, cattle breeding, herd health

While the students from Bulla and MIckleham Primary Schools were attending a school camp at Beechworth they visited a hatchery, which was breeding fresh-water crayfish. While there the children were shown over the hatchery and shown many aspects of fish hatcheries and their purpose.A non- digital coloured photograph of a man holding up and showing children a large fresh-water crayfish (yabby), which he has taken from an adjacent pool.hatcheries, school camps, beechworth