The Eastern Spinebill is found along the eastern coast of Australia, from Queensland to South Australia. It lives in wooded areas. It is an insectivore and also eats nectar, which is why its beak is a long slender shape. Females and males have slight aesthetic differences; the males have more distinct markings on the head. The female birds build nests and incubate eggs, but both parent birds will feed the young. The Eastern Spinebill has a bright rust coloured belly and throat, with black wings, crown and tail. Its back is light brown. There is a white stripe on its chest which stretches up underneath its eyes. The eyes are red. This taxidermy specimen is not a good representation of the live bird because it is considerably faded and their feathers are very ruffled. 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.There are two birds on a wooden stand. One has its beak in the air and the catalogue tag attached to its foot (main bird). It has some minor pest damage around its eye. The opposite bird looks straight ahead. The birds are placed next to each other, facing opposite directions. They are faded and have some ruffled feathers. 60a/ Spine Bill / See catalogue, page 18taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, eastern spinebill

Item in the collection relating to William Leslie Tibbett VX28381 2/21st Batt. Refer 491.3P for his service history also 503P.Framed large leaf with aboriginal head painted on it in black with greetings from A.I.F Darwin 1941, Gold painted timber frame with stand."From Bill." - handwritten in black pen within framedarwin, framed, art

.1 Darwin's Battle for Australia Volume 1. Softcover with colour photo across both covers showing horizon between ocean and sky. Inset on front cover is a smaller composite photo of Japanese bombers flying over an explosion and a shipwreck. Title in black is vertical against right edge. .2 Darwin's battle for Australia Volume 2. Softcover with picture across both covers showing a view of a beach behind plants and palm trees. title in yellow at bottom..2 Inside front cover "Donated by Bill Hosking".books, military history

Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Bill Binks - Hammer throw

Black and white photographImage taken from front of 'Bill Wing Motors'.

Rev. W. F. McKenzie (Billie) spent at least 25 years as a missionary on the Arukum Aboriginal Missionary Station in far North Queensland. He also served as State Moderator of the Presbyterian Church.Matt, black and white, head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. W. F. McKenzie, on card.With best wishes from Bill, 28-iii-49mckenzie, w. f., presbyterian, arukum aborginal missionary station, state moderator

Paterson Hall Story is told through the reminiscences of 23 people who played an active part in the life of a popular recreational and entertainment hub from 1929 to 1999. They relate how a simple concrete structure in Glenferrie Road, Kooyong became a 'home away from home' for people who were blind or vision impaired, their families and friends. The hall was originally built as a clubhouse for blind cricketers in 1927, but by 1929 it had been extended to include a social hall and other facilities including a verandah where spectators could watch the cricket. Over the years the hall was used for activities as diverse as square dancing, singing, craft classes, ball games, art and craft shows, drama groups and annual meetings.60 MP3 sound files of oral history interviews and book excerptsNarrated by Maurice Lockie, Bill Charles and Norah Tooheypaterson hall, association for the advancement of the blind, victorian blind cricket association

CricketCricket bat Bill Lawry Slazenger autographed by West Indian Cricketersbill lawry, cricket, sports, south merbein cricket club

Photograph of early switchboard used in Mt Beauty. It is a record of old communication methods used in the area.Provides a look into the history of communications in Mt Beauty. Mr Bill Sutton is a past employee of SECV and an active member of various community organisations within the Kiewa Valley.Colour photograph of Mr Bill Sutton and unidentified man taken at Mt Beauty switchboardHandwritten on back of photograph: Pics 5 85%mt beauty switchboard, secv, communications, switchboard

Reproduction of a sketch by Bill Caldwell on a Neville Emerson Pty Ltd calendar for c.1980hotels, eltham, main road, pitt street

Calendar made for the "McCallum House Appeal. Three artists were involved by producing black and white sketches of areas in Ballarat. Peter Bryan was born in Castlemaine and studied architecture. Exhibited his work and his paintings are included in private collections. William Mansel Bolitho was a full time teacher at Ballarat North Technical School. He was admitted as a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, c1980. Graham Hawley was born in Bendigo and studied at the Bendigo School of Mines and RMIT. He lectured in graphic design at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education.1983 calendar with drawings of Ballarat scenes by Graham Hawley, Peter Bryan and Bill Bolitho.calendar, mccallum house appeal, artists, pictorial ballarat, peter bryan, mansel bolitho, graham hawley, australian guild of realist artists

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFPhotocopies of Bill Bakker's Flying Log Sheets - June, September, October, September, September.a23.09, bakker

A hand written one page letter by James Kelly Kerr to his brother Bill.letter, james kelly kerr

Coloured photograph of the Bill Sewart Memorial Shelter and BBQ at Antonio Park , erected in 1977antonio park, mitcham, barbecues, whitehorse road

William Withers and Edward Ryan drowned near Point Lonsdale on 19 October 1954 when they tried to enter the Rip at Port Phillip Heads against an ebb tide with a strong south-west wind blowing. They were sailing a large crayfishing boat, the 'Robert John', returning with a load of crayfish from King Island.Photograph shows William (Bill) Withers and Edward Ryan who worked in the local Queenscliff and Victorian fishing industry. The commercial fishing industry developed in Queenscliff from the 1860s, with early fishing developing around the couta boat and barracouta fishing. Crayfishing and shark fishing also became important, especially as the supplies and popularity of barracouta as a commercial species waned. Local Queenscliff fishermen often fished outside Port Phillip into Bass Strait and had to navigate the dangerous entry to Port Phillip, known as 'The Rip', with its turbulent and variable water and weather conditions. This added to the everyday dangers of sailing faced by fishermen in their industry. The local fishermen often had the local knowledge of these waters, but the fishing community in Queenscliff also lived with the threat or fear that the Rip could rob them of one of their own. The entrance to Port Phillip with this Rip is the scene of many shipwrecks,often resulting in tragic loss of life or injuries, including passenger and cargo ships travelling to/from Melbourne and Geelong as well as accidents to local Queenscliff and Port Phillip sailors such as the fishermen or sea pilots. A B/W photograph of two Queenscliff fishermen, William (Bill) Withers and Edward Ryaninformation about photo and donation handwrittten on backfishermen, queenscliff fishermen, withers, william withers, ryan, edward ryan, robert john crayfish boat, shipwreck, port phillip

An article from a magazine, entitled: 'Bill Tilden and pro. tennis'. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

2x black and white photos on 1 laminated sheet of Pte Bill Blaikie 12 platoon, forward scout on 14/07/1965. Bill set off a booby trap and sustained 10 wounds to hips and legs. Also wounding his mate Ron Riley in the arm. Pics show Bill in bed being attended by medical staff in obvious pain - shows woundsphotograph, pte bill blaikie

Glass framed BEER BILL Petition (Victoria) 1860-1. Petition to the Honorable the Speaker and the Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Colony of Victoria, in Parliament Assembled. The undersigned Miners, Storekeepers and others resident in the town of Sandhurst, and in the district of Bendigo: Humbly Sheweth that a bill now before your Honorable House, intituled ''An Act for Regulating the Sale of Beer by Retail'' The effect of the bill will be to legalise the retail trade in Colonial Beerin other than public houses. Your petitioners humbly pray that your Honorable House will be pleased to pass the said Bill. (here follow 100 Signatures)document

Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - Cr. Pat Gotlib (Mayor) and Sir Henry Winneke greeting dignitaries - shaking hands with Cr. Bill Wilkins. +Additional Keywords: Winneke, Sir Henry / Gotlib, Pat (Cr) / Wilkins, Bill (Cr)

Barbara GARDINER (nee HEGARTY) married Robert GARDINER, at Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne on November 1 1958. The dress was made by Barbara's mother, Alice HEGARTY (nee MOTT). The bridesmaids dresses were made by Margaret Conn who was one of the bridesmaids.B&W photograph of Barbara HEGARTY on her wedding day with her father Bill and her bridesmaids outside the house in Cruickshank Street. L-R Marlene HEGARTY, Joan GARDINER, Bill HEGARTY, Barbara HEGARTY and Margaret CONN.weddings, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, religion - anglican (holy trinity), robert (bob) gardiner, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, william (bill) hegarty, marlene mcpherson nee hegarty, joan gardiner, margaret conn

This particular species is native to Australia and can be located throughout the mainland, preferably in the south-western interior. It is known for its distinctively upturned bill, the males of this species have a slightly more upturn to their bill than the female. This style of bill is unusual among birds and is used to assist them forage in the water of shallow wetlands. These birds feed on aquatic insects, crustaceans and seeds. The name of this species is derived from the distinctive chestnut brown/red colouring of the head and neck. Interestingly, the call of this bird has been described as a "yapping" sound which is similar to the sound of dogs barking when performed by a flock in flight. 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 Red Necked Avocat specimen is stylized in a standing position upon a wooden platform. There is a pale brown identification tag tied around its left leg. The bird has long pale grey coloured legs and a characteristic long, thin and black upturned bill. The plumage of this species is largely white. It has a chestnut brown/red coloured head which is where this species gets its name. The wings are white with black tips.25c. / Avocet / Catalogue, page, 36. / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, large bird, red necked avocat, avocat

This particular species is native to Australia and can be located throughout the mainland, preferably in the south-western interior. It is known for its distinctively upturned bill, the males of this species have a slightly more upturn to their bill than the female. This style of bill is unusual among birds and is used to assist them forage in the water of shallow wetlands. These birds feed on aquatic insects, crustaceans and seeds. The name of this species is derived from the distinctive chestnut brown/red colouring of the head and neck. Interestingly, the call of this bird has been described as a "yapping" sound which is similar to the sound of dogs barking when performed by a flock in flight. 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 Red Necked Avocat specimen is stylized in a standing position upon a wooden platform. There is a pale brown identification tag tied around its left leg. The bird has long pale grey coloured legs and a characteristic long, thin and black upturned bill. The plumage of this species is largely white. It has a chestnut brown/red coloured head which is where this species gets its name. The wings are white with black tips.24c. / Avocat / Catalogue, page, 36. /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, large bird, red necked avocat, avocat

The group is pictured outside the Linton fire station/weighbridge. The occasion was probably to do with the visit to Australia by the Queen in 1954.Black and white photograph of five men wearing casual clothes and one woman wearing skirt with long-sleeved top and head scarf. The building they are in front of has the date "1939" on it. On the left behind them is a display with small Union Jack and Commonwealth flags, the word "LINTON", and the date "1954"."Bill Grigg (grandfather of Chris Grigg), Carrie Murrell / Ted Porter Les Ching / Bill Murrell Dave Nicol / Shire of Grenville weighbridge in background".bill grigg (william spencer grigg), carrie murrell, ted porter, les ching, bill murrell, dave nicol