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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Australian Spotted Crake, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Australian Spotted Crake can be found the south-east and the south-west of Australia. It is unlikely to be seen in Queensland or Tasmania and frequents much of New South Wales, Victoria and north-eastern South Australia. They reside in wetlands and are often found in dense growths of plants. The Australian Spotted Crake is a timid bird which flicks its tail as they walk. If disturbed, they may run away in a crouched position with their tail raised. 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 specimen is a small, stocky bird with yellow legs and bill. The Australian Spotted Crake has grey colouring on its neck and an orange on the nape of its neck. The torso and rear are striped with black and grey/cream colours and have white spots along the rear. The specimen has brown feathers on the wings. It stands on a wooden platform in a standing position with a paper identification tag tied around its left leg. 19c Spotted Water Crake. See Catalogue, Page, 35.taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, spotted crake, crake, australian birds, australian spotted crake -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Transport Around Ringwood" - Paul Kennelly, Secretary, Bus and Coach Society of Victoria
Digitised video (6.13GB). Duration: 80 minutes. Recorded October, 2017. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Paul Kennelly has held positions in the Bus and Coach Society of Victoria as an Archivist and has served on the committee for many years including terms as Secretary and President. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Amess House, c.1951
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century to the present. Black and White photograph of the front of Amess House taken from the North East with both the arbour and sundial visible in the yard.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Handwritten in pen on reverse 'House from the North East' 'ABOUT 1951' 'NOTE POSITION OF SUNDIAL' 'Arthur Evans Photo''churchill island, amess house -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Athol Shmith Studio Illustrative Photograhy, Students Working in Vegetable Field, c. 1943
(1) Note by T.H. Kneen 26 February 1992, Student is June Bishop" (identified by Eric Littlejohn 5 February 1992.) (1) 2 female students working in a field of beans. (1) On reverse, "Athol Shmith Studio Illustrative Photography 124 Collins Street, Melbourne, C.1. Cent. 27. No. 10383 Position E.", "June Bishop." female students, beans, athol shmith studio, june bishop, vegetable field, orchard, students working outside -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Early 1970's?
Set of four Black and White photograph of recovery equipment for tramcars. Two prints of each except - .4 .1 - steel beam shown in position in the saloon portion of a tram used to secure a bogie to the body of tram with steel section over transom and showing lifting hooks and securing or lifting bolts. Shown in position where the tramcar body floor was above that of the tramcar transom. .2 - ditto, but on an angle in a wide body tram where the top of the transom matched the top of the floor. The bogies are on an angle. .3 - brackets in position for securing the body spring on the truck fitted to tram 980 to the body of the tram. .4 - brackets shown stored inside the cabin of the tram. Mid 1970's? Photographer likely MMTBtrams, tramways, recovery, accidents, tramcars, sw6 class, pcc class, w2 class, tram 980, st. louis b3 -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Memorial tablet: John Salter
Memorial tablet, south wall, main nave. Decorative opus sectile mosaic within a copper frame, depicting St George slaying the dragon. The inscription is positioned on a stylised ribbon as part of the design.To the glory of God / In Loving Memory of / John Salter / for 45 years / Worshipper and Office Bearer / in this Church / Died Feby. 7th, 1933 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Army Trousers, E.W. PTY LTD, Australian Army Trousers, c. 1968
These trousers, along with the rest of the dress uniform, belonged to an individual named H.E. Schulze. It is believed to have been dropped off to the RSL, so no additional information is known.This uniform serves as an example of the military dress worn by the Royal Australian Army (Royal Australian Artillery Regiment) during the late sixties.Khaki trousers with pleats and a series of belt loops at the waist; two front pockets; and three buttons positioned at the left, right, and centre of the back of the trousers (for attaching a jacket to the trousers). There is a large tear in the seat.lara, rsl, royal australian army, royal australian artillery, war -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1940's
Part of a collection of different photographs relating to Phillip Island. Donated by Bernie De La Haye.Black & White photographs of koalas in trees. 350-01 and 02 have joeys. Other photos are just the one in various positions in a tree. 350-01a Koala with 2 young joeys in tree.koalas, wildlife - koalas, bernie de la haye -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Contact prints of Silo construction, 1964
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: 171. 13-11-64 172. 13-11-64 173. 13-11-64 178. 13-11-64 179. 13-11-64 180. 13-11-64 (In white underneath each print). Back: 178 and 180 in pencilport of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - No.5 Berth Extensions, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Jar
Brown stoneware jar. Has a lip opening,the lid is missing. Reconstructed from many large fragments. several small fragments missing. Four elongated attachments positioned below the lip of the jar.jar, chinese, stoneware, goldfields, buckland valley -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, City of Ballarat Band, 1923?
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of the members of a brass band with their instruments and some gentlemen in suits. They are situated in a park with trees as the backdrop. In the lower centre front position is Frank Wright. The band is the City of Ballarat Band.frank wright, conductor, brass band, city of ballarat band -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Main Breakwater Construction, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, portland harbour, battery point -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Cape Grant Quarry, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Cape Grant Quarry, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, cape grant quarry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: APPLICATION FOR SERVICE, 16/03/1960
Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria - Application for service from main to position of meter. Application for installation of gas cooker at 19 Holmes Road, Owner M.J. Midgley dated 16/03/1960business, retail, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS EXAMINATION PASSES
Victorian Railways examination passes for 1932 Annual Examinations. Engine working senior showing name, position, location, marks, J Badham- Fireman with 91 marks. Foolscap paper slightly torn.document, memo, railway -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, APC And Infantry Mortor Team
Fire support base. Ammunition resupply by APC to infantry mortor crew in action. Rear hatch of APC open. Mortor crew are in a sandbagged fire position with mortor ammunition ready to fire on sandbags.White playboy bunny logo on gunshielddiorama, armoured personnel carrier, infantry mortor team, ammunition resupply -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - TABLE TOP STEREOSCOPE VIEWER, 1870's
Wooden Stereoscope Viewer made for table top viewing with adjustable positions for ease of viewing and focusing, outer casing covered in a rosewood veneer, brass catches, hinges & rods, green hessian on base.photography, viewers, stereoscope -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register, Register of Fruit Trees Burnley Gardens revised to October 1916, 1916
Bound register of fruits at Burnley College, Lower Orchard, 1916. Apples, pears, citrus, Japanese plums, cherries, apricots, figs, peaches, nectarines, vines. Includes index, numbers and position in Orchard.register, fruits, burnley college, orchard, 1916, apples, pears, citrus, plums, cherries, apricots, figs, peaches, nectarines, vines, east orchard -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register, List of Shrubs, c.1917-1958
Burnley School of Primary Agriculture and Horticulture table of shrubs with Latin name, common name, brief description, height and position in Gardens in alphabetical order. From T.H. Kneen file marked: May.burnley school of primary agriculture and horticulture, bspah, shrubs, latin names, common names, description, gardens, t.h. kneen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, He's spent 50 years in only one store, 1972
Article about Wally Waugh who worked in a Whitehorse Road grocery store from 1922 as an assistant to the owner, Janet Mary Hughes, to his position in 1972 as the manager of the Big-N Store.Article about Wally Waugh who worked in a Whitehorse Road grocery store from 1922 as an assistant to the owner, Janet Mary Hughes, to his position in 1972 as the manager of the Big-N Store.Article about Wally Waugh who worked in a Whitehorse Road grocery store from 1922 as an assistant to the owner, Janet Mary Hughes, to his position in 1972 as the manager of the Big-N Store.waugh, wally, hughes, janet mary, whitehorse road, mitcham, fairhall, george, norman bros, crooks national stores, big-n stores, grocers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Chandler Highway Bridge, 1977
The heritage listed Fairfield Bridge was originally constructed for the Outer Circle Railway to bridge the Yarra River between East Kew and Fairfield stations. In the 1930s it was converted for vehicular traffic. In the 2010s a new concrete bridge was erected beside it to increase vehicular capacity.Print copy of the Chandler Highway Bridge, [formerly the Fairfield Viaduct of the Outer Circle Railway] showing the original position of the walkway beside the bridge. The POV is from the Fairfield side looking towards Kew. CHANDLER HWY BRIDGE OVER YARRA / OCTOBER 1977 / ORIGINALLY BUILT FOR OUTER CIRCLE RWYchandler highway bridge, outer circle railway viaduct, bridges -- kew (vic.) -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Digital photo, John Turnbull at home before his First Communion, 1951, 1951
This is one of a series of photos that document John Turnbull’s First Communion. They are representative of this important rite of passage in the Catholic Church in the 1950s. The sacrament of First Communion is an important tradition for Catholic families and individuals. Originally this was celebrated when a child was 10, 12 or even 14 years of age, however in 1910, Pope Pius X issued the decree Quam singulari, which changed the age at which First Communion is taken to 7 years old. Traditions of celebration surrounding First Communion usually include family gatherings and parties to celebrate the event. The first communicant wears special clothing. The clothing is often white to symbolize purity. It is more elaborate for girls but boys wear ‘Sunday best’; it could be a suit and tie or even a tuxedo. Many families have formal professional photographs taken in addition to candid snapshots in order to commemorate the event and some churches arrange for a professional photographer to attend after the ceremony. A black and white photo of a boy taken in a garden in front of a picket fence. He is wearing a white shirt, shorts and long socks and his hands are in prayer position. In the background is a Californian bungalow house. On rear in black ink: "John on his / First Holy / Communion Day / 28/10/51". Below this in John Turnbull's writing: "MY PARENTS / HOUSE 30 PROSPECT / ST. BOX HILL" -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Irish Jesuit 150-Years
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 3, Warren Doubleday, Aug. 1990
Has a strong association with a BTM/BTPS volunteer - mid 1980's and the work to repair the main bolster on tram 661.Set of three colour prints showing the repairs to No. 661 bolster following extensive cracking in the bolster. Taken August/Sept. 1990 (661's book would show actual dates). Reported in the September 1991 issue of Fares Please! Printed on Kodak paper. .1 - Showing the drill in position to drill the 2nd of four holes. .2 - Drilling the second hole - Warren Doubleday .3 - Work complete with the bracket in position. See September 1990 Fares Please!repairs, volunteers, btps, bogies, tram 661 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Jean E. Odgers, Letter on Jean Odgers School of Dress Design Letterhead, 1954, 1954
.1) Letter on Jean Odgers School of Design Letterhead asking for the return of references. .2) Letter to Jean E. Odgers from Dick Richards of the Ballarat School of Mines outlining an position in the Dressmaking Departmentballarat school of mines, dress making, dick ricjards, r.w. richards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instruments, Spectroscope
This item has applications in teaching Physics and Chemistry - obtaining information about the atomic structure of the light-emitting substance. An optical instrument that employed a monochromatic light source, a prism (missing), and viewing lenses mounted in a tube that can be in any radial position with respect to the vertical axis of the prism. House in a polished timber carry box.Manufacturers' and suppliers names stamped on the vernier disc: "Made by W. & J. George Ltd, Birmingham, England" and "For H.B. SELBY & Co, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. No 266"scientific instruments, surveying, microscope, physics, chemistry, atomic structure, spectroscope -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: APPLICATION FOR SERVICE, 30/12/1959
Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria - Application for service from main to position of meter. The Application is for the installation of gas cooker at 21 Hayes Street. The Application is dated 30/12/1959, the owner A.R. Henson.business, retail, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from the Auditors, dated Jany 8th 1868. Financial position is mentioned, the number of members and they proposed a vote of thanks to the Secretary. Signed by Geo. Jas. Murray, Joseph French and Joseph King Smith.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, geo jasw murray, joseph french, joseph king smith