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 in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as 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. The male Turquoise Parrot is bright green above, with a turquoise blue crown and face. A brilliant two-tone blue band around the bend of the wing contrasts with a dark, brick-red shoulder patch. Its underparts and tail edges are a rich yellow. The female is similar, but not as bright, with a whitish facial mask, no red on the wing, and a pale wing stripe. Old birds of both sexes may have orange underparts. Once common throughout many parts of eastern Australia, the Turquoise Parrot was formerly recorded from near Mackay in Queensland south to Melbourne until the 1880s, when its population suddenly crashed. It was even considered to be extinct by 1915, but populations recovered spectacularly over the next 20 years or so, and by the 1930s they were again recorded through much of their former range. Now the species can once more be seen in many parts of eastern and south-eastern Australia, though not quite as extensively as before. These birds are vulnerable in NSWThis 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 Turquoise Parrot is bright green above, with a turquoise blue crown and face. A brilliant two-tone blue band around the bend of the wing contrasts with a dark, brick-red shoulder patch. Its underparts and tail edges are a rich yellow. Old birds of both sexes may have orange underparts. This particular specimen is faded with some missing feathers. It is mounted on a wooden stand with a tag wrapped around its leg.Label: 80a. / Chesnutt-shouldered Grass Parakeet / See Catalogue, page 22.taxidermy, parrot, turquoise parrot, taxidermy bird, australian bird, burke museum, trustees of australia

Saw Bench - New Record Saw Bench Timber framed with steel wheels, belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. The Rosebery Engine No C28437 R.P.M 800 H.P. 6 Manufactured By Westinghouse Rosebery Pty.Ltd. Sydney Rosebery Engine Works Ltd began as the engine and pump manufacturing division of Buzacott & Company, and in 1923 became an incorporated company. In 1935, Westinghouse gave Rosebery Engine Works the right to manufacture and sell nearly all Westinghouse products. The name of the company then changed to Westinghouse Rosebery Ltd From the late nineteenth century, petrol engines gradually supplanted steam engines for running a wide range of machines, and in turn petrol engines were largely supplanted by electric motors. The Champion was a successful small petrol engine made by the large Sydney company, Westinghouse Rosebery, based on the American-designed Fuller and Johnson engine. With hopper cooling and a fuel tank between the skids, and weighing only 240 pounds (109 kg), it was easy to mount on wheeled transport, making the Champion a self-contained mobile source of power. Engines of this type were used in rural areas for driving chaff cutters, small saw benches, pumps and orchard sprayers. These engines were also commonly used in both rural and urban areas for powering concrete mixers. Both Westinghouse Rosebery in NSW and Toowoomba Foundry in Queensland made these engines in large quantities, beginning in the 1920s when tariff protection made local manufacturing viable. The production of small petrol engines continued in Australia until the 1970s, when reduced tariff protection led to increased competition from cheaper imported engines. Historic - Industrial Timber working - belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. Timber framed with steel wheels, belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. The Rosebery Engine No c28437 R.P.M 800 H.P. 6 Manufactured By Westinghouse Rosebery Pty.ltd. Sydneysaw bench, puffing billy, new record, internal combustioin, westinghouse rosebery pty.ltd., rosebery pty, internal combustion engine.

Prior to the sealing of the Princes Highway west of Orbost, the road surface was anything but good, even by C1917 when cars started to use the road. From Orbost the old road via Marlo to Sydenham was abandoned for the new location which traversed more rugged country via Cabbage Tree, Bell Bird and Club Terrace to Cann River, and the reason for this diversion was on account of settlements being established at Murrungowar and Club Terrace, at which latter place there was a temporary rush to obtain gold. This road was constructed by the Public Works department and a maximum grade of 1 in 19 was adopted, and as speed was not to be catered for the grade followed in and out round the spurs and gullies, resulting in a maze of turns and twists which required a good deal of skill on the part of the horse driver to negotiate." - Bairnsdale Advertiser, Friday, May 2, 1947. (More information from Newsletter February 2010)This is a pictorial record of an early road distance sign on a major highway through East Gippsland. The distances are indicated in miles, a measurement standard no longer in use.A black / white photograph postcard of the signpost at the Victorian - New South Wales border. It shows distances to Sydney and Eden on one arrow and distances to Melbourne and Genoa on another. on front - Vic - NSW Borderprinces-highway-east-gippsland road-transport road-sign

Photograph - black and white. A portrait of a young woman, dressed in a white frilly type long dress, she has long hair pulled back off her face. Written on the back. 'Winnie Satchell.' At the front bottom G. Plummer & co. Wellington NZG.Plummer & Co., Wellington, NSW.person, individual, portrait female, winnie satchell. elma wells collection.

HAY NSW HAY N.S.W.hay, new south wales

The new bank premises and residence were built 1904-1904.Sepia photograph of the "new" Bank of NSW building in main street Linton.bank of new south wales, buildings

Paper Envelope addressed to Mrs. P.E. Rechter 131 Mitchell Street Bendigo. Posted from NSW 33. Camera Views from the National Park NSW on the Front. Inside the Postcard describe at 11512bendigo, conservatory garden

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958. News agency, 295 (street)? Most likely in NSW, they are selling Sydney morning Herald, car has NSW number plate.Kodachromebuildings, commercial, newsagency, bendigo 1950s. bendigo easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958. news agency, 295 (street)? most likely in nsw, sydney morning herald, car nsw number plate

"A Gift from The Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund of NSW" "NSW Division of the Australian Comforts Fund"personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

NSW Tennis Association Officers and Committees 1989 booklet Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Programme for 71st NSW Championships (White City, Sydney). Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Programme for 71st NSW Championships (White City, Sydney). Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Programme for 72nd NSW Championships (White City, Sydney). Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Programme for 72nd NSW Championships (White City, Sydney). Materials: Paper, Inktennis

These stops were attached to both ends of the wagon as part of the coupling system and to absorb any impact between wagons or carriages,This item is significant as it was typical of systems on locomotives used on the New South Wales and Victorian passenger and freight trains which serviced the northeast region of Victoria.A large rigid metal Buffer stop from a NSW T class wagon. railways, buffer shock absorbers, vintage trains, new south wales trains

Herbert Trangmar Allan, refer Cat No 2755.4 for his extensive service history and awards. See attachments for Cat No No 3048.7.Black plastic folder with 10 files containing 19 pages. .1) Cover sheet for Capt H T ALLAN, 17th Battalion AIF. .2) Rear page of Service Record for Capt H T ALLAN, 17th Battalion AIF. .3) Attestation folder for ALLAN, Herbert Trangmar 6.8.1915. .4) Service & Casualty form for ALLAN, Herbert Trangmar POB Hunters Hill, NSW. .5) Application for Commission for AIF ALLAN, Herbert Trangmar 6.8.1915. .6) Statement of Service Officer. ALLAN, Herbert Trangmar MC. .7) Record of Service continued from Reg No 3048.6 16 Oct - 19 Feb. .8) Record of Officers Service. Lt ALLAN, H T 16.3.1916 - 18 Aug. .9) Application for Commission. ALLAN, Herbert Trangmar AIF. .10) Copy of Award of MC letter 21.3.1918 to P Allan Esq, Kerelan, Mount Street, Hunters Hill, Sydney, NSW. .11) Copy of Award of MC letter 10.9.1918 AIF to P Allan Esq, Kerelan, Mount Street, Hunters Hill, Sydney, NSW. .12) Army Form B103 Lt ALLAN MC Herbert Trangmar. .13) Army Form B103 for above, dated 11.1917 - 8.1918. .14) Army Form B103 for above, dated 8.1918 - 12.1918. .15) Army Form B103 for above, dated 28.2.1919. .16) AIF Form Receipt for Consignment from Defence Department, Capt H T ALLAN MC, 17th Battalion, dated 27.8.1918. .17) Recommendation for Military Cross details. 17th Battalion Lt H T ALLAN signed N M Maj Gen 2 Aust Division AIF. .18) AIF Memo dated 9.5.1918. Notice re Mention in Despatches for Captain H T ALLAN MC. .19) Plain sheet of paper addressed. .20) Black folder. .18) Addressed to P Allan Esq, Kerelan, Mount Street, Hunters Hill, Sydney, NSW. .19) Addressed to: Kaviene New Guinea 3 Sep 1934.records, awards, certificates, administrative

Memorial to honour Surveyors Black and Allan who surveyed the straight line of NSW and VictoriaMemorial to honour Surveyors Black and Allanblack, alexander, allan, rmit

Colour photograph showing Post Office and Bank of NSW buildings in Sussex Street, Linton.buildings, post office linton, bank of new south wales linton

This building was the first Bank of New South Wales building in Linton. It was replaced in 1903-04 by a newer building further to the north along Sussex Street. Inscription suggests this photograph was probably taken after 1962 (Stella Surman nee Todd returned to live in Linton at this time, and bought the former bank building, by then called 'Traquair House').Black and white photograph of a brick building, formerly the Bank of NSW, in Sussex Street, Linton"Stella's place at Linton".traquair house linton, stella surman, bank of new south wales linton

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a Medic with the Governor of NSW, Sir Roden Cutler VC after receiving his Military Medal at a cermony Government House NSW in 1971. The award was made for bravery while serving as a medic on a US dustoff helicopter.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, medic, sir roden cutler vc, military medal, dustoff helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue

A postcard of Manghan Street, Wellington NSW. At bottom left the words: Lamartiniere photo. No writing on the backLamartiniere Photoplace, streetscape, wellington nsw

In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Richard Apperly's home, Sydney, NSW, Australia. (Architect: Richard Apperly.)Made in Australia / 6 / OCT 64M / 30 (Handwritten)sydney, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Richard Apperly's home, Sydney, NSW, Australia. (Architect: Richard Apperly.)Made in Australia / 17 / OCT 64M / 31 (Handwritten) / Richard Apperly (Handwritten) / 11 (Handwritten)sydney, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Richard Apperly's home, Sydney, NSW, Australia. (Architect: Richard Apperly.)Made in Australia / 9 / OCT 64M / 32 (Handwritten) / Richard Apperly (Handwritten) / 10 (Handwritten)sydney, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Richard Apperly's home, Sydney, NSW, Australia. (Architect: Richard Apperly.)Made in Australia / 5 / OCT 64 / 12 (Handwritten) / Richard Apperly (Handwritten) / 12 (Handwritten)sydney, slide

In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Richard Apperly's home, Sydney, NSW, Australia. (Architect: Richard Apperly.)Made in Australia / 11 / OCT 64M / Richard Apperly (Handwritten) / Encircled 65 (Handwritten)sydney, slide