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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - C.S.I.R.O. PRINTING CENTRE & COMMONWEALTH CENTRE
Yellow covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on 29th and 30th August 88 under instructions from Department of Administrative Services Purchasing and Sales Group held at C.S.I.R.O. Printing Centre, Collingwood and the Commonwealth Centre, Melbourne. For sale was Modern Printing Plant, Office Furniture & Equipment at the Printing Centre and Commercial Kitchen Equip., Office Furniture & Equipment at the Commonwealth Centre. J. H. Curnow & Son P/L were the auctioneers. Locality map inside front cover.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - c.s.i.r.o. printing centre & commonwealth centre, department of administrative services purchasing and sales group, j h curnow & son p/l, fred'k c dyett, noel f dyett, ian m dyett, bolton bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - VIC ROADS
... Ian Dyett Collection - Auction Catalogue - Vic Roads Plant... - Auction Catalogue - Vic Roads Plant and Supply Department J H ...Light blue covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on 5th December, 1989 at Vic Roads, Glen Waverley. For sale were Motor Vehicles including Sedans, Trucks, Station Wagons, Utilities and 4 x 4's. J. H. Curnow & Son P/L were the auctioneers. Back cover has a map locality and a locality map of the auction area.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - vic roads plant and supply department, j h curnow & son p/l, bolton bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - L G & D M MCKENZIE
Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on the 15th and 16th February, 1983 under instructions from L. G. & D. M. McKenzie, rainbow, Vic. For sale was the complete Engineering and Structural Steel Machinery, Plant, Equipment, Motor Vehicles, Commercial Refrigeration, Ice Maker, Cool Rooms, 10 New Air Conditioners, 5 new Gas Furnaces, Hardware, General Equipment Steel and Scrap. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - l g & d m mckenzie, j h curnow & son pty ltd, bolton bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - MURRAY BARRAGES
Two white covered auction catalogue with red and black printing for a sale at the Murray Barrages (Mouth of Murray) on 1st to 6th April, 1940. Sale was altered to one week later, the 8th to 13th April, 1940. For sale was Contractors, Engineers & Mining Machinery, Floating Plant, Locomotives, Stores, Buildings and Houses for Removal, Extensive Quantity of Oregon & Hardwood Timber, Scrap Iron, & Valuable Collection of Tools, Equipment & Sundries. Sold under instructions from the Supply & Tender Board, Adelaide. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Son in association with R. E. Jackman & Co. Ltd. Some prices have been written in one catalogue. Black & white photos in the catalogue are: the Goolwa Barrage, Derrick Barge, 'Milang' Dipper Dredge, 'Captain Sturt' Steam Boat and Batter Pile Frame (for pile driving). The tattered copy has Mr. Curnow written in the top left corner. Contains description of some of the machinery.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - murray barrages, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, r e jackman & co ltd, the supply & tender board adelaide, k p phillips -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - HUME RESERVOIR
Pale beige auction catalogue with red and dark blue printing for a sale held from the 31st August to 5th September 1936 at the Hume Reservoir, Albury, (New South Wales Side) By Order of Department of Works and Local Government, N. S. W. For sale was Contractors', Mining and Engineers' Machinery, Plant and Equipment, Stores, Locomotives, Tools, Petrol and Steam Engines, Tanks, Scrap, Building Materials, Heavy Bridge Timber, Buildings, and Workmen's Five-roomed Houses, etc. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers. Black and white photos include Lots 2065 and 2622 Kelly & Lewis Engine and Condensing Plant with G.E.C. Dynamo, Generating 300 K.W.; Lot 2018 Locomotive; Lots 2617 and 2618 Steam Road Rollers; Lot 2069 Administrative Offices; and Lot 93 Locomotives (Victorian Side).business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - hume reservoir, department of works and local government nsw, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, j b garnsey, a t jones, bolton bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - EILDON WEIR
Grey covered auction catalogue with brown printing for a sale on the 24th, 25th and 26th November 1936 for the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission held at Eildon Weir, Alexandra, Victoria. For sale was Contractors' and Engineers' Machinery, Plant and Equipment, Rolling Stock, Harness, Stores, Corrugated Iron and Timber Buildings, W.B. Residences, etc. Contains a black and white photo of the Eildon Weir and the Administrative Quarters, Lot No. 1306.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - eildon weir, state rivers and water supply commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, bolton bros pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - YARRAWONGA WEIR
Two beige coloured auction catalogues with red and black printing for a sale on the 20th, 21st and 22nd June 1939. For sale were Contractors, Engineers & Mining Machinery, Plant, Stores, Buildings and Houses for Removal, Valuable Equipment, etc and 11 Residential Properties By Order of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Melbourne. H. Curnow & Son in conjunction with Green, Manning & Co, Agents, Yarrawonga were the auctioneers. Contains some information about the Yarrawonga Weir and a black and white photo of the bank.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - yarrawonga weir, green manning & co, the state rivers and water supply commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, messrs a challingsworth pty ltd, jaques bros, austral otis eng co, mr e d shaw, r g knight, h h c williams, f a nevill, the cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - A1 CONSOLIDATED GOLD MINE
Three red covered auction catalogues for a sale on the 18th to 20th November, 1968 at the A.1. Consolidated Gold Mine A.1. Mine Settlement, 9 Miles from Woods Point, Vic. For sale was Most Valuable Electrical Mining Machinery, 20 Head Battery, Plant Equipment and Stores and Staff and Miners Homes - Mine Buildings Under Instruction from The Secretary for Mines. Also for sale was the Lease No. 8317 Beechworth. Catalogue has a Sketch Plan showing Mine Property.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - a1 consolidated gold mine, the secretary for mines, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, l c osborne, clem hill, t apps, bolton's print -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - STATE RIVERS & WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION
Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on account of State Rivers & Water Supply Commission at the Central Plant Workshops, Golden Square, Bendigo on the 18th March 1969. For sale was Earthmoving and Construction Plant and Equipment, Motor Vehicles, General Stores, Scrap Iron and Steel and Furniture. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - state rivers & water supply commission, central plant workshops golden square, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, l c osborne, clem hill, t apps, bolton's print -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - HARCOURT CO-OPERATIVE LIMITED
Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale held on the 20th March 1975 at the Harcourt Co-operative Limited. For sale was extensive hardware stocks, workshop & general plant, timber and motor vehicles. Also approx. 2 1/2 acres Freehold Land and some buildings. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty Ltd. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - harcourt co-operative limited, geoff o harrison hall & rose, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, c hill, i m dyett, bolton bros print -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan - Coloured plan, Plan of Burnley Gardens, 1929?
Layout of gardens, farm buildings, orchard, etc. overlaid on part of Lands Department map. See paper catalogue for full descriptionPart of larger plan (Lands Department Parish Plan). Partly hand-drawn. Area bounded by Yarra River, Swan St, Glen Iris railway line. Shows Burnley Gardens layout, handwritten amendments and explanation of existing and proposed structures including: Pavilion, sketch of unbuilt Administrative Building, poultry yard, contours of old orchard, sketch for Plant Research Institute, ditch, silo, milking shed, laying pens. See aboveburnley gardens, pavilion, burnley school of horticulture, farm buildings, poultry -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Hilda Marriott ( Dance), Garden Plans by Hilda Marriott (Dance), 1947-1981
Set of 8 plans, including blue-prints, of various gardens, dated c. 1947 - 1981. See paper catalogue for complete list.Plans by Hilda Marriott Dance (1) Sketch plan and 2 blueprint copies of School of Horticulture Burnley. Garden Alterations New Building Area, Working Drawing by H. Dance, Scale ⅟₂₀"=1', 2/4/47, on reverse handwritten,"Proposed Garden Lay-out for New School Building (H. Dance-plan)." (NB Emily Gibson was also involved in the planning of this site.) (2) Tracing paper, paper and blueprint copies of Ararat & District Hospital Garden Plan - MacDonald Memorial & Court, Landscape Architect - H. Dance, Scale 1 inch=8 feet. Includes handwritten note, "Replacement for Ararat Hospital Nov. 1979," list of plants. (3) Blueprint Proposed Design for Garden Watermill Farm, Newbury for Norman Gadsden Esq., Scale ⅟₄₀"=1 ft. (4) Sketch Plan for Garden, Barcombe, Buangor - January 1981 by Hilda Marriott, Scale - Approximate Only - 1:40. (5) Tracing paper copy of plan of Garden at Plumhill, Templestowe, for Mr. & Mrs. Colin Smith. Hilda Dance, Designer 26/4/47, Scale ⅛"=1'. (6) Blueprint Garden House - Sketch. (7) Tracing paper and paper copies Ararat Medical Centre Courtyard Garden, Landscape Architect - Hilda Marriott, Scale - 1:25, Date 8.5.79. (8) Tracing paper copy National Trust of Australia (Victoria) The Heights, Newtown, Geelong Garden Plan, Scale 1:250, Drawn by - Hilda Marriott, Date 12.10.79.(1): on reverse handwritten,"Proposed Garden Lay-out for New School Building (H. Dance - plan)." (2): Includes handwritten note, "Replacement for Ararat Hospital Nov. 1979," list of plants.hilda marriott ( dance), burnley school of horticulture, students -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Black and white prints, E. M. Gibson Collection, 1942 - 1951
It is possible that E.M. Gibson left these photographs at the College when she retired from teaching there. Photographs relate to her work in designing new planting around the Administration Building and a general record of what the whole site looked like during this time. Various numbering systems have been used on reverse of photographs but the most consistent one has been used for cataloguing and sorting. These photographs include some of the missing ones from Series 1, 2, 4, 6 and 76 in B09.0005 and are the same as those in the negatives B09.0001. Possibly one person (J.L. Provan?) has taken the photographs and E.M. Gibson has picked out the ones she wanted. See B09.0005 for slides that have been made of these photographsCollection of black and white photographs stored in a photograph album with plastic pockets. These have been removed and replaced in archival album. Handwritten description attached in T.H. Kneen's writing identifying some of the photographs. Also his handwriting on reverse of many of the photographs. Identified as THK in catalogue. Some photographs have descriptions handwritten on reverse in different handwriting presumed to be that of E.M. Gibson. Identified in catalogue as EMG.See separate cataloguet.h. kneen, e.m. gibson, teacher, administration building, j.l. provan, rock point, luffmann ponds, lily ponds, entrance, garden views, hilda kirkhope rockery, sequioa sempervirens, orchard border, orchard, students working outside -
Mansfield Historical Society
Book, "The Harbour" Newspaper & Publishing Co Ltd, Southern Cross Catalogue 1939-40, 1939
The Southern Cross Organisation had its origin in a small Foundry in Toowoomba, Queensland, in 1871, and has grown into a Commonwealth-wide organisation with a selling network serving the whole of Australia and supplying Southern Cross Products as far away and Deccan, in India.This object is significant because it is complete and the pages are clean, straight & unmarked with the binding is in good condition.Soft Red CoverSouthern Cross Catalogue for 1939-40windmills, petrol engines, kerosine engines, pumps, milking machines, tanks, lighting plants, home light batteries -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album, Student Activities, 1991-2003
Collection of photographs found in a box. Probably Burnley Student Association. Include recreation activities, camps, student café, sport. See attached list in paper catalogue.burnley, student association, recreation activities, camps, student café, sport, plant science laboratory construction, amenities building, arboriculture, football team -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, The Australian Garden Lover, "An Australian Horticultural School.", 1926
The 4 bottom photographs used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 52 and also used in the Centennial Display mounted on board. The espaliered fruit tree was located in the old nursery trained by George Russ. Top right orchard spraying. Bottom left View of Pavilion showing Luffmann's pond and a Pinus radiata planted in the 1860's. Bottom right A.W. Jessep (Principal) and E.E. Pescott (Lecturer). outside Principal's Residence. E.B. Littlejohn.See detailed description in paper catalogue and B91.404 for Journal Article.Colour photograph of part of the cover of , "The Australian Garden Lover," Vol. 2 No. 7 October, 1926, entitled, " 'An Australian Horticultural School.' Enterprise at Burnley, Vic." ella chalmers (née fry), green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, centennial display, a.w. jessep, principal, e.e. pescott, lecturer, principal's residence, e.b. littlejohn, espaliered fruit tree, old nursery, george russ, orchard spraying, pavilion, pinus radiata, ponds., lily ponds, luffmann ponds -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Personal files, Andrew Smith's Files, 1981-2022
cactus, cacti, clematis, orchard redevelopment, r. hall, geoff olive, pruning garden, field station, vcah, university of melbourne, burnley, jill kellow, field station redevelopment, field nursery, student gardens, turfgrass, grassy woodland, chris findlay, phil tulk, grasslands, herbaceous border, car park, native garden, restoration native garden, john rayner, hilda kirkhope rockery, herb garden, rainforest garden redevelopment, plant lists, shady walk, salvia, trees, tai-haku cherry, tree management, tree lists, david aldous, grey border -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Nursery catalogues, Nursery Catalogues: booklets & foolscap sheets
... Boulevard Richmond melbourne nurseries plant nomenclature Nursery ...nurseries, plant nomenclaturenurseries, plant nomenclature -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Black and white and colour slides, Teaching Horticulture, 1952-1969
Large collection of slides used for teaching Horticulture. Difficult to identify whether they were taken at Burnley. Labelled and numbered 1-2501. Some dated but spread over 1950's to 1960's. Also 57 slides similar to 1-50 labelled but not numbered. Some photographs have been catalogued elsewhere. Missing numbers have been mixed up with other photographs. 1-50 Mostly fungal diseases. 57 slides not numbered - fungal diseases. 1-29 Mostly mosses. 31-41 Mostly liverworts and hornworts. 43-60 Ferns. 61-73 selaginella. 75-84 Ferns 85-114 Gymnosperms 115-1236 Miscellaneous 117-141 Angiosperms 142-294 Biology 296-307 Orchidaceae 311-316 Acacias 955-984 Eucalyptus 1009-1046 Greenhouse. 1052-1086, 1097-1152 Propagating fruit trees. 1087-1090 Cacti. 1154-1187 Planting and pruning principles. 1196-1218 Orchard, Nursery. 1211 June 1956. 1215 8/3/57. 1228-1258 Orchard Management. 1263-1345 Crafting and reworking. 1346-1373 Bulk handling. 1390-1400 Leaf scorch. 1424-1472 Vegetables.1473-1512 Potatoes, Research farm Toolangi 2/54. 1514-1686 Garden Design. 1688-1695 Cow Paddock, and in flood. 1958, Students. 1795-1798 P.R.I. 1928-32.1831-1838 Beaumaris Feb 1958.1840-1846 P. Vejjajiva's Farewell 23.2.1958. Pruning Day 2/7/60. 19777-1990 Genetics. 1991-2018 Weeds. 2020-2-50 Erosion. 2023 10/65 and soil conservation. 2072-2136 Fertilizers. 2144-2149 Rhizobia 1950's. 2155-2157 Lime. 2160-2228 Plough, Cultivators, etc. 2246-2296 Tatura 12/59. 2301-2237 Beef and Dairy Cattle. 2338-2354 Sheep. 2355-2372 Crops. 2357-2363 1952. 2364 1958. 2373-2397 Fodder conservation 1952-1956. 2398-2411 Fences. 2398-2406 11/52. 2418-2248 Longerenong Field day 1964. 2451-2455 Boom Sprayer 1960. Glasshouse Wagga Agric College Oct 69. Apr 84 M3 16-18 Cultivator? 2458-2483 Hydraulics,Power Farming Dec 1966-Mar 1967. 2487-2488 Hydrasulics Vane Pump Construction. 2491-2500 Mechanics. 2501 Rack Shaker. Extra 13 Pond life. Some slides see B18.0001: 1676, 1684, some between 1711-1792, 1881, some between 1911-1953.Not scanned yet.teaching, horticulture, greenhouse, propagation, pruning, cacti, planting, orchard nursery, orchard management, grafting and reworking, potatoes, toolangi, garden design, lagoon paddock, beaumaris excursion, p.vejjajiva, lagoon paddock in flood, fungal diseases, genetics, weeds, erosion, fertilizers, rhyzobia, lime, cultivation, tatura, cattle, sheep, crops, fodder, fences, hydraulics, mechanics, longerenong, cow paddock, plough, cultivator, boom sprayer, wagga agricultural college, vane pump -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Scrapbook, Special Articles, 1927-1940
2 Cloth bound books with leather spine and corners on front and back cover. It has been used as a scrap book for a variety of articles from newspapers and magazines. Most articles are concerned with plants, growing media and horticultural techniques. There are also cuttings about Botanical Gardens and significant horticulturalists of the day. The book has its own index but there is also a handwritten list by the cataloguer in page order.newspaper and magazine articles, plants, growing media, horticultural techniques, botanical gardens, significant horticulturalists -
Mont De Lancey
Book, D.W. Chandler Ltd, D.W. Chandler General Hardware Ltd. Catalogue, 1937
... are included throughout. Inserted in the catalogue are four dried... are included throughout. Inserted in the catalogue are four dried ...A comprehensive 1937 catalogue of general hardware for household and farm use for buyers to order in Melbourne and rural cities in Australia. The company was established in 1876. This is the 49th issue.A comprehensive thick catalogue book: D.W. Chandler General Hardware Ltd. Catalogue established 1876 which has a very decorative busy front cover with green, burgundy and cream colours for the title, full details of the contents, address, Registered Trademark, phone numbers and more. It is bound on the spine with red tape, 27.5 Inside on the left front end paper are details about Chandler's mail orders, a map of the Melbourne city location and addresses for Melbourne, Fitzroy and country cities. Opposite is a NOTICE page, explaining prices were current at the time of issue, (October 1937) with several altered prices since printing. Pp. 180 with four thin blue paper Order Forms at the back; two which have been filled in and two with a child's scribble on them. There is a comprehensive four page Index at the back. Hundreds of black and white drawings of hardware items and general life of the times are included throughout. Inserted in the catalogue are four dried plants or flowers, a small leaflet which shows illustrations and information about "Rega" spraying nozzles with diagrams and handwritten prices. A leaflet of a Parts Price List for Stewart No.1 Clipping machine and clipping heads. A copy of a D. W. Chandler Ltd Fitzroy order dated 12 March 1937 for "Ringlock" Fencing. On page 146 is a light blue thin paper Note for P146 about models of Churchill's and Jeffery's guns. Attached to this paper with cellotape is a typed copy dated 10/11/37 for an order for Square Iron Tanks to be delivered by rail. The back cover has advertising for "Perfect" Welded Fencing from Chandler's hardware stores. There is a manufactured hole by the publisher in the top left hand corner to hang it for future reference.non-fictionA comprehensive 1937 catalogue of general hardware for household and farm use for buyers to order in Melbourne and rural cities in Australia. The company was established in 1876. This is the 49th issue. social history, australian history, history, hardware, catalogues, objects, tools -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Commonwealth Engineering (Comeng), "Comeng (Vic) Pty Ltd - Dandenong Plant", 1985?
Drawing - A3 photocopy of the "Comeng (Vic) Pty Ltd - Dandenong Plant", showing the layout of the various buildings and Trackwork for the construction of tramcars and other railway rolling stock. Shows the various building numbers but no description of which building is used for what purpose. Shows a double ended tram testing track with two loops, probably at the time of the construction of the Hong Kong cars. Possibly produced for an AETA or similar body tour of the plant, c1985 The Google Earth view, accessed at the time of cataloguing shows that these loops no longer exist, but the tram testing track is still in position.trams, tramways, comeng, commonwealth engineering, tramcar manufacture, hong kong, tramcar construction -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper, The Australasian, Burnley (V.) School of Horticulture, 1934
(A) Illustrations in a Newspaper Article in, "The Australasian," June 2, 1934 p vii. Also (B) a photocopy. (1) "Main entrance from Swan street, Burnley." (but possibly taken C.1927.)(2) "Mr. G. Russ, head demonstrator in horticulture." (3) "Science and research laboratory." (4) "Mr. C. French, Government biologist, in front of the glasshouse used for experimental work."(Plant Science laboratory) (5) Students in the vegetable garden."(Paynter? and W. Thompson) (6) "The principal, Mr. A.W. Jessep, B.Agr.Sci., staff, and students." Some named in paper catalogue. (7) "Special house erected to investigate tomato wilt disease." (8) "Students at work in the orchard."the australasian, george russ, head demonstrator, laboratory, c. french, government biologist, glasshouse, plant science laboratory, students, vegetable gardens, w. thompson, principal, a.w. jessep, staff -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Slice Dendrites on Sandstone, Unknown
Dendrites are deposits of black minerals, typically manganese oxides that precipitated from water seeping through fractures in fine-grain rocks like a sandstone or limestone. Dendrites are much less regular than plant fossils and lacks vein structures. The manganese cryztallizes through the process called 'supercooling'. Some samples of dendrites occur in volcanic rocks in the Lilydale district, east of Melbourne. Sandstones are made of tiny sand grains that may have been deposited in the sea and later formed together. Most sandstones are made of quartz which are chemically-resistant minerals. This particular specimen was donated by Alfred Selwyn in 1868 as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria. It is connected to the original 1875 catalogue on Geological Specimen with number 189 'Quartz Crystals_Quartz Crystals (two are polished)'Dendrites on sandstones This specimen is an important contribution to the geological history of Victoria, as well as its links to the 1868 Geological Survey of Victoria. This specimen is part of larger collection of significant geological specimens in the Burke Museum that was collected from around the world between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collection as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria 1852-1974. The Geological Survey of Victoria was an organisation founded in response to the Victorian gold rush to explore the geological and mineral resources and to record a detailed map of the state. It was headed by British geologist, Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn (1824-1902), who was responsible for issuing over 60 geological maps during his 17 years as director. These maps were all hand-drawn and coloured and became the benchmark for accuracy for geological mapping. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study. A hand-sized slice of light brown sandstone with dendrites formed from crystallized manganese oxide.Existing label: Not sure what / 'Slica dondrites' / means. / Sample is sandstone and original label / identifies it as from / the Grampians near Stawell. / C. Willman / 15/4/21 Other label: [illegible] / stone [ illegible] / from Grampians Stawell / 1894 /geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, dendrites, sandstones, quartz, lilydale district, geological survey of victoria, grampians, victoria rocks, minerals, rocks, manganese oxides, alfred selwyn