'PANORAMA' PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN FROM SMITH STREET, SHOWING LUFF'S HOUSE AND PART OF HILL STREET, ALSO VIEW OF CLUNES FROM HILL STREET SHOWING METHODIST CHURCH AND POST OFFICE.CLUNES FROM HILL STREET. ABOUT 1938 TO 1942photography, photographs, clunes township

This group used to meet after school or work for a swim at Princes PierB&W photo of men, women and two little girls, most in swimming costumes, on the beach and Princes Pier in the 1940s. Margaret Smith is the taller of the two little girls centre front.piers and wharves - princes pier, sport, swimming, margaret smith

Typed carbon copy of a letter to the Honourable Commissioner General of Immigration from Richard Hartley Smith Abbott asking for an extension of his re-entry permit. Dated 21 February, 1939.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, richard hartley smith abbott, mariposa, abbott supply company bendigo

Photograph appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper page 6, 4 December 1996.Black and white photograph of members of A O G Community Church, during community activities. Lakes Entrance Victoria, Norma Smith, Pasha McDougal, Carol Key, Glenn and Caroline Simpsonchurch, people

Barn Owls are the most widely distributed owl species in the world and one of the most widespread of all bird species, including in Australia. Barn Owls are sedentary and prefer open habitats such as grasslands, farmlands, and open woodlands, where they forage and hunt small mammals, particularly rodents, at night. Barn Owls nest in deep hollows in old trees, especially eucalypts, but also in caves, rock cavities, and sometimes cavities in buildings. Barn Owl's have a highly distinctive white heart-shaped face and pale underbelly feathers. They can be seen circling low above grassland areas at dusk or at night, and their drawn-out shrieking, hissing, and 'eerie' rasping sounds have led some rural populations to consider they have magical powers. Barn Owls vary in size but average 330-390mm in length, with wing spans between 800-950mm. Females are larger than males and most are a mix of white, pale brown and shades of grey speckled with fine black tear-shaped spots. They have a distinctive flat heart-shaped facial mask with oversized oblique black eye-slits and black irises. A ridge of feathers sits above the beak resembling a long nose. The feet vary in colour from pink to grey, and beaks can be pale to dark buff, corresponding to general plumage hue. 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.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 Barn Owl is medium sized with long wings and a short squarish tail. Its underbelly is pale and speckled with dark spots. The wings and tail feathers are light brown, grey and white with small, dark, tear-shaped speckles on the upper parts. It has a distinctive white heart-shaped facial disc with large black eyes and curved beak. This specimen stands on a wooden perch pedestal and it has metal and paper identification tags attached to its legs. Swing tag: 36. / Barn [torn] / Catalogue [torn] / Metal tag: 4058 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, owls, birds of prey, tyto alba, heart-shaped faced owl, nocturnal birds, predator birds, 'harbingers of misfortune', demon owl, ghost owl, death owl, magical animals, lich owl, birds as omens, barn owl, carnivore, hissing owl

Collected by Adele Grey and owned by Jenny Lang who was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and held exhibitions of her work at the Arts & Crafts SocietyTwo White pillow shams (3861.1 and 3861.2) with white embroidery flower design and eyelet work in each corner and oval design in centre. 7cm crochet lace around edge. Make Reg No NA3861.1-2manchester, bedding

Single Foolscap sheet - typed, though not formally titled, subject was of the note was ""Why do maximum trucks detail?" Looks at the way a Brill 22E truck works, weight distribution, wheel and rubbing plates wear and rail wear issues. Has in the top right hand corner "MRC2" - not known what, possibly a group of tramway museum members meeting to discuss issues. Dated 11/6/1975. Noted that Tony Smith of then BTPS asked the question. Two copies were stapled together - 2nd copy to BTM.Has Bob's initials under the last paragraph.trams, tramways, brill trucks, maximum traction, derailments, maintenance

Original ship - 11,741 gross tons. 589' x 70' x 30' (179.5 x 21.34 x 9.14m). Oil tanker built by Eriksberg Motor Vessels at Gottenburg, Sweden in 1951 for Hjalmar Bjorge of Norway as the Storheim. Purchased November 1964 and renamed R W MILLER. Had a crew of 39 seamen, including the officers. 1973 sold to Independent Shipping Company Pty Ltd of Singapore. Renamed Cherry Victor. Scrapped 1979. Robert Miller traded under the name R W Miller and Company from early 1912. One of Miller's first contracts was to pick up overburden and spoil from the sinking of the Balmain Colliery shaft and dump it at sea. Miller saw the opportunity to sell this material and he ended up getting a sixpence a ton from a local council and other contractors for use as road bases and building foundations. This close association with coal led to Robert W Miller on 15th January 1913 being given the contract for coal distribution from Sydney Harbour Colliery (Balmain mine). So began a long association with coal. Miller built a fleet of lighters that were used to transport blue metal, sand and coal around Sydney Harbour. This introduction into coal transport opened a prospect for him to enter the larger coal shipping transport. During 1917 Miller purchased a vessel, the taking over 1985 by Howard Smith Industries Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Build date 1951-1979. Ship builders model of the tanker R W Miller in a glass case. The body is painted in colours of maroon, green and grey, the deck with detailed fittings and superstructure, an Australian merchant flag flying from the stern, within a mahogany framed glazed display casePlaque at foot of model: M/T R.W. MIILRT/ BUILT GOT. 1951/ OWNERS R.W. MILLER & CO. PTY. LTD/ LENGTH OVERALL 559.04"/ LENGTH BETWEEN P.P 526.06"/ EXTREME BREADTH 70.00"/ MOULDED DEPTH 39.03"/ DEADWEIGHT TONNAGE 18,500/ MACHINERY B & W TYPE A I.H.P 7, 600" on model: "R.W Miller" painted in black

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White Photograph of Lord Stradbroke on right talking to Mr W McFee with crowd of people in background. A light and flag in background. The occassion was for the unveiling of The Monument at Rhyll 20/2/1923.On Back: Lord Stradbroke and Mr McFee.lord stradbroke, mr w mcfee, rhyll phillip island, unveiling of monument, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of the new Bridge on left with settlement of houses at San Remo at the top of the photograph and settlement of houses at Newhaven at the bottom of the photograph.two bridges phillip island, new bridge at phillip island, phillip island, san remo, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Sepia photograph mounted on cardboard. Gateway to Shetland Heights property at San Remoshetland heights san remo, san remo, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Sepia photograph mounted on cardboard. Woman feeding 12 lambs with a bottle at "Shetland Heights" San Remo. Farmhouse in Background. shetland heights san remo, lamb feeding, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Sepia photograph mounted on cardboard. 15 lambs feeding from bucket and two dishes at "Shetland Heights" San Remo. Farmhouse in background.shetland heights san remo, lambs feeding, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of a deformed lamb. It has five legs and six feet. Standing in front of shed.On Back: "Baby five legs, 6 feet".lamb, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of flock of sheep drinking from flood water - unknown area.On back: "Drink Time"flock of sheep, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of "painted" pony held in rope halter in horse training ring somewhere in San Remo. Trees, farmland and buildings in background. horse, jessie smith, phillip island

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Photograph of group of children with woman in background. Willow trees and foliage in background. A part of the Small family of Shetland Heights Homestead. Jessie & Marian wearing bonnets. Zilphe in background holding either Jessie or Marian.picnic group, phillip island, jessie smith, group of children, small family, zilphe small, jessie small, marian small

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Photograph of approx. 32 San Remo State School children and two teachers all wearing hats. Posed in fern tree setting at Fern Gully Kilcunda. Possibly at a picnic.On back: "Donald Hall, Elsie Hall, Jessie Hall, May Coels, Grayden"kilcunda, phillip island, jessie smith, san remo state school children

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Photograph of driveway and gate in garden setting at Shetland Heights, San Remoshetland heights san remo, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Photograph of two horses grazing on hillside at Fiddlers Green, Griffiths Point (now San Remo) foreshore of Westernport. White fences dividing paddocks. School house on left behind trees and shed on right of photo. Houses and sea in background.horses grazing, phillip island, san remo, jessie smith, fiddlers green

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of two Army men shaking hands in foreground. Army men in background and Navy men to right of photograph. WWI Reunion.On back: "Reunion Phillip Is."wwi reunion phillip island, navy men, army men, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of Cowes Jetty at the start of a storm. Waves crashing onto jetty with boat in background.On back: "Stormy day at Cowes Jetty"cowes jetty, storm at cowes, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of the Isle of Wight burning in 1925. Smoke & flames, burning building with steel tower at left of photograph.On back: "I.of Wight"isle of wight fire, phillip island, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of a woman and child standing in Water inlet, Cowes beach. Trees on foreshore in background.On Back: "Cowes Beach Lovers Walk"cowes beach, lovers walk cowes, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Sepia photograph of a horse tethered to fence at Griffiths Point (now San Remo). Pier Hotel in the background on left. Right foreground Bergin's Pier. Mid pier, Government pier. Background part at the Coal pier.horse tethered, phillip island, jessie smith, griffiths point, san remo, pier hotel san remo, bergin's pier san remo

Marked 'D M Smith 1944'A booklet from the Victorian Dept of Agriculture detailing 'Preserving fruits & vegetables'.Dept of Agriculture, Victoria Bulletin No 43. 'Preserving fruits and vegetables'. Price 1 shilling.instructional preserving cookbook

Previous owner: T. H. SmithNo. of volumes: 42 Volume range: Vol. 28 part 2 (June 1988) - Vol. 28 part 4 (November 1989) + Consolidated Index for Vols. 1-35 (1979-1988) Missing volumes: Vol. 30 part 1, Vol. 34 part 2ISSN: 0159667criminal law -- australia -- cases -- periodicals

Previous owner: T. H. SmithNo. of volumes: 5 Range of volumes: No. 3 (1970), no. 5 (1972) - no. 8 (June 1981) (Not published in 1973-74, 1976-77, 1979-80) Missing volume: No. 4 (1971) Editors: Ball, J, (No. 3) Stein, P. (No. 5-6) Lewis, R. (No. 7-8) human rights -- periodicals