This particular Musk Duck is a male specimen. This is ascertained through the inclusion of a large bulbous lobe of skin hanging under the bill. The name Musk Duck comes from the strong musk odour produced from a gland on the rump of the bird. These ducks are found only in Australia, in south-western and south-eastern mainland and in Tasmania. They prefer to reside in locations which have deep water and plenty of aquatic vegetation. 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 male Musk Duck with a wide, heavy body covered in dark grey-brown plumage. This specimen has a broad and triangular shaped bill with a large lobe hanging from beneath the bill which helps identify this particular duck as male. The duck has glass eyes which are a dark brown colour. The legs on the Musk Duck are positioned towards the far back of the stocky body and the feet are webbed. This enables the duck to swim but provides a clumsy gait."8a Musk Duck. See Catalogue, page, 39."taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, duck, musk duck, aquatic, biziura lobata

Photos B&W landscapes +Additional Keywords: Mayland, Bill / Ricardo, Marie

The university of Ballarat was a predecesor institutionof Federation University Australia.Portrait of Univesity of Ballarat Mt Helen Campus Library Staffmember Bill Hitchinslibary, e.j. barker library, mt helen library, natalie radanski

Senior Constable Bill Dobell next to a Fairlane AAS car, taken in 1961.police vehicles; dobell, william; ford fairlane car; accident appreciation squad

A black and white photograph of Bill Gribble, member of the Ballarat School of Mines Council bill gribble, gribble, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council

Henry Cuthbert was an early Ballarat lawyer and member of parliament.White printed booklet relatig to the Mines Act bill in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.Handwritten on top right hand margin "With Sir Henry Cuthbert's complements to F.G. Martell Esq."mines acts, legislative assembly, henry cuthbert, frederick martell

Photo of following Thomas Aldridge (top) Bill Aldridge and unknown,(bottom right)photo

Horse trough, Market Square, Bendigo. Donated by ANNIS & GEORGE BILLS AUSTRALIA.slide, bendigo, market square, horse trough, market square, bendigo

A black and white photograph of Capt Tom Buckley, unknown and Cpl Bill Charltonphotograph, charles (john) shay

Coloured photo of President Bill Gray addressing Meeting at Opening of Archives Annexe.gray, bill, arrowsmith, valda, nunawading historical society

Black and white photograph of William (Bill) Sewart, City Engineer, City of Nunawadingcity of nunawading, sewart, w.

Document. Legislative Assembly. A Bill to Amend the infant Life protection Act 1890

Photograph. Bill Comer. Committee Member. Standinf in doorway facing out. Athens.

Ardath Cork cigarette card featuring Bill Tilden. Materials: Cardboard, Inktennis

Book: BILL COSBY'S PERSONAL GUIDE TO TENNIS POWER. Materials: Ink, Papertennis

Bill and Rose Watson (standing), sons Bruce and Barry. Robert and Bon Barrielocal identities

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Len Gregson, Bill McAnanly and David Provan holding plaques presented on their retirement.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, david provan, bill mcananly

Sepia photograph of wedding group of Bill Harrison and Dulcie Nicol and three attendants.bill harrison, dulcie nicol, jean nicol, marge nicol, jimmy kerr

at Carpenters Camp Park barbeque during the Centenary Celebration Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Lionel Carpenter, Ian Callow, Bill Daniel and Margaret Carpenter genealogy, carpenter family

Eastern Wharf of remains of an aircraft engine dredged up by fishing boat Brigand skipper Bill Parkhill off Cliffy Island in April 1999. Toilet block in background was on the East Gippsland Shire Heritage Study but it was later demolished Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also two colour photographs taken of different aspects of engine 04307.1 and 04307.2 10 x 15 cm plus another in SparesColour photograph taken on Eastern Wharf of remains of an aircraft engine dredged up by fishing boat Brigand skipper Bill Parkhill off Cliffy Island in April 1999. Toilet block in background was on the East Gippsland Shire Heritage Study but it was later demolished Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also two colour photographs taken of different aspects of engine boats and boating, aircraft, discovery

Two pieces of heavy brown leather about 4mm thick joined together with a lighter piece of brown leather glued and stitched with heavy thread to form a Trip Way Bill Holder for use on the SEC trams by Conductors. The outside of the folder has been tanned to give a dark brown tan. The inside of the folder has been stained light brown. The outer corners of the folder have been rounded. The folder has been scribed by a tool to give the item some presentation. Not known who made it, could have been SEC Depot Ballarat, upholstery workers.On the inside in the top left hand corner "Trip Way Bill Holder" in blue ink. Also written marks on the leather in the bottom left hand corner - probably from the leather supplier.trams, tramways, conductors, tickets, forms, trip waybills

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. School days: Bill and Arthur Packham, of Newbridge Way near Laanecoorie Weir, head off to school in a gig hitched to Bill the horse, circa 1930s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were