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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Campbell Duncan, "Re Tram 32", 2/08/1976 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the early attempts by the BTPS to acquired No. 32 from Maryborough.Carbon copy of a letter on yellow quarto size paper to Mr N. Rasmussen, Secretary of the Maryborough Historical and Wildlife Committee regarding the future of tram 32, and that the BTPS is interested in acquiring the tram back for restoration. Signed by Campbell Duncan as Secretary. Dated 2/8/1976. The tram was not acquired for many further 10 years.trams, tramways, maryborough, tram acquisition -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Digital Image, Springthorpe Owners Corporation et al, Springthorpe and La Trobe Heritage Project, 2016_
A history of the Springthorpe area from pre-European settlement, includes Strathallan and Macleod, Mont Park, Gresswell, and La Trobe University Wildlife Sanctuary.Show the historical significance of the area surrounding the Springthorpe estate.29 p., black text and colour and black and white images.springthorpe project -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1914-1920 (Approximate)
Lake Moodemere has always been a beauty spot & picnic area for the locals, today many speedboats use it for water skiing, it is a wildlife sanctuaryBlack & white photograph, unframed but pasted to pages of an album. Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen"Lake Moodemere Rutherglen" -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Photograph, 3rd April 2004
This photograph depicts fox behaviour specialist Camille Veselsky demonstrating the use of a fox bait trap at an event conducted as part of an awareness campaign highlighting damage done to farm and domestic animals and native wildlife in April 2004. Camille Veselsky is a specialist in fox behaviour who worked for the Hume Rural lands Protection Board on pest animal control for 27 years. This date is suggested by the photograph's position in the 2004-2005 Wooragee Landcare Group Coordinator's Report folder. A note accompanying the item suggests an alternative date of February 2004, however. This event raised awareness about the impacts of foxes in rural areas and provided practical training in techniques to control their populations. Flyers contained in the parent folder suggest that baiting may have been agreed as a method of fox control as the event depicted was followed by a two week baiting campaign a fortnight later. Pictured in the photograph, left to right: unknown, Quentin Mansfield; four unknown people; Mary Prowse; two unknown people; Helmut Wiemann; unknown person. In the folder, the photograph is accompanied by a printed label stating: 'Train foxes to take free feeds before using the 1080. Small traces of fish oil can help attract foxes to the bait station.' Regional areas like Wooragee are susceptible to fox attacks due to the availability of food such as rubbish, scraps, native wildlife and livestock. Foxes can have a huge impact on native wildlife and domestic life as they are known to chew through irrigation systems, dig-up and defecate in gardens, raid rubbish bins and harass other domestic animals. Ground-dwelling native species are particularly susceptible to predation by foxes, which when combined with loss of habitat can endanger these species. Affected species include Speckled Warblers, Plovers, Diamond Firetails, Spotted Quail-Thrushes, Turquoise Parrots, Dunnarts, Bandicoots, Phascogales, skinks, geckos and legless lizards. This photograph is significant as an example of awareness raising and threat control programs undertaken by Wooragee Landcare Group in the 2000s in Indigo Shire.Landscape coloured photograph printed on gloss paper. Reverse: 25 / 2 [HANDWRITTEN] WAN NA 0ANA2N0 NNN+ 1 8743 / [PRINTED] (No.12) / 258wooragee, wooragee landcare group, indigo shire, north-east victoria, fox, foxes, pest control, vermin, conservation, baiting, trapping, farming, wildlife, speckled warblers, plovers, diamond firetails, spotted quail-thrush, turquoise parrot, dunnarts, bandicoots, phascogales, skinks, geckos, legless lizards, camille veselsky -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Koala, Edward
Edward, a female koala, was owned by Florence Oswin Roberts who rescued the koala from a bush fire. She was a local identity involved in koala conservation in the early 20th century.Wooden and glass display case containing custom mounted koala on a tree branch.Engraved on a plaque - Edward 1936 - 1944. Donated by Mrs Oswin Roberts. The only person to legally own a koala. Presented to the Phillip Island Historical society by Vernon and Edna Thompson of ' Carisbrooke' Cowes. By courtesy of the Fisheries and Wildlife division.florence oswin roberts, oswin roberts reserve, phillip island, cowes, edward, koala -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Family File, Toorak Art Gallery, Neil Douglas
Neil Douglas (1911 - 2003) was an artist and conservationist. In 1964 he founded a co-operative consisting of families who wished to live in harmony with the bush and indigenous wildlife at Bend of Islands, Kangaroo Ground. Contents: 1. Photocopy from unknown community newspaper October 1978: "The Balancing of Nature" an interview with Neil Douglas. Page also includes an article" Ecology" about plans being drafted for the construction of a completely biodegradable 100% organic school which refers to the unnamed Eltham College. 2. Folio depicting six artworks by Neil Douglass produced by Toorak Art Gallery, South Yarra. The paintings are: “Summer Creek”, “Eighteen Emus", "The Strange Australian Presence" (Black and white), "Ways before the Whiteman - Kangaroo Pad" (Wyperfeld National Park), (back and white) with caption, "Swipers Gully" and “Bush in Drought” (date unknown).Neil Douglas (1911 - 2003) was an artist and conservationist. In 1964 he founded a co-operative consisting of families who wished to live in harmony with the bush and indigenous wildlife at Bend of Islands, Kangaroo Ground. Contents: 1. Photocopy from unknown community newspaper October 1978: "The Balancing of Nature" an interview with Neil Douglas. Page also includes an article" Ecology" about plans being drafted for the construction of a completely biodegradable 100% organic school which refers to the unnamed Eltham College. 2. Folio depicting six artworks by Neil Douglass produced by Toorak Art Gallery, South Yarra. The paintings are: “Summer Creek”, “Eighteen Emus", "The Strange Australian Presence" (Black and white), "Ways before the Whiteman - Kangaroo Pad" (Wyperfeld National Park), (back and white) with caption, "Swipers Gully" and “Bush in Drought” (date unknown).neil douglas, paintings, etham college -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, John Theodore, post March 1973
Yields information about tram 32 following its disposal and how it was sheltered.AGFA blue and white plastic mount or 27mm square slides of Tram No. 32 at the Maryborough Historical and Wildlife Co-op park, after transport to the park post March 1973. Tram transported to Maryborough 3/73, see Reg Item 953. Slide prior to the shelter being built. See also Reg item 6604 for other photographs of the series. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, disposal, maryborough, tram 32 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Wedge-tail eagle on nest, 'The Chase', Warrandyte
Black and white photograph of Wedge-tail eagle on nest, ''The Chase', Warrandytewildlife, eagle, warrandyte, the chase. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Baby eagle on nest, 'The Chase', Warrandyte
Colour photograph of a baby wedge-tail eagle on the nest at 'The Chase', Warrandyte.wildlife, eagle, warrandyte, the chase. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Koala in garden of 22 York Street, Eltham, 1928
Black and white photograph of koala in garden at 22 York Street Eltham, 1928; home of Mr and Mrs W. Bassett-Smithkoala, wildlife, eltham, york street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Bushland Community Handbook, 2015
Description of Community groups in Whitehorse.Description of Community groups in Whitehorse involved in the management of Bushland and the means of doing it.Description of Community groups in Whitehorse. city of whitehorse, community groups, wildlife, native plants -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Photocopy, C December 1925
This is a copy of a photo of W. Evans and H. Lewis in the Wannon Valley at Christmas 1925.The photo shows two men wearing hats holding up a dead kangaroo by its ears and forefeet. They are standing in a grassed area surrounded by bush."1925" was written on the bottom edge of the original photo.recreation, hunting, wildlife, fauna -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, 2003 Calendar, 2002
City of Whitehorse 2003 calendar featuring coloured photographs of flora and fauna in the Whitehorse regionCity of Whitehorse 2003 calendar featuring coloured photographs of flora and fauna in the Whitehorse regionCity of Whitehorse 2003 calendar featuring coloured photographs of flora and fauna in the Whitehorse regioncity of whitehorse, calendars, native plants, wildlife -
Federation University Art Collection
Watercolour, 'Feathertail Gliders' by Lynne Cooke
Lynne COOKE Lynne Cooke is known for her detailed drawings of native wildlife. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed watercolour on paper. Donated in memory of Dr Janis M.G. Fraillon, Creswick 1990-2002.art, artwork, lynne cooke, available, feathertail gliders, animals -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Manna Gum, Main Road, Eltham South, 8 Sep. 2021
This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to approximately 1870-1880. Though dead now, its trunk has been left as a wildlife habitat.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Manna Gum, Main Road, Eltham South, 8 Sep. 2021
This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to approximately 1870-1880. Though dead now, its trunk has been left as a wildlife habitat.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Manna Gum, Main Road, Eltham South, 8 Sep. 2021
This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to approximately 1870-1880. Though dead now, its trunk has been left as a wildlife habitat.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: REDVERS EDDY OBITUARY
Newspaper clipping (Bendigo Advertiser, 5th August 1968) on backing cardboard, telling story of Redvers James Eddy, an expert of wildlife and minerals. Redvers lived near the Spring Gully Reservoir and taught chemistry at the School of Mines, Bendigo. One of his 'better known works is a record of bird sounds, calls and songs'. Also attached alongside the article are his death and funeral notice.person, bendigo, redvers james eddy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Birds at Larundel, 05/09/2017
This photograph shows some wildlife (birds) at the old Larundel Hospital site. Some buildings on this site are heritage listed on the Victorian Heritage Database. The Polaris development has utilised the open space at Larundel for residential and commercial use.Digital copy of colour photographlarundel hospital, polaris, birds -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Photograph, 27th February, 2004
This photograph was taken at Wooragee Hall on the Friday 27th February, 2004 as part of an event called Foxy Night Out. This event was about sharing awareness about the impacts of foxes in rural areas and discussing methods to control their populations. There were two mains speakers at this event, the first; Camille Veselsky, a specialist in fox behaviour who worked for the Hume Rural lands Protection Board on pest animal control, and the second; Leanne Wheaton, a nature conservationist. Pictured in this photograph (left -right): Mary Prowse, Leanne Wheaton, Tony Prowse, Ray Henderson. Leanne Wheaton holds a portable electric fence, that is useful in preventing fox attacks on wildlife, including Bush Stone-Curlew nests Regional areas like Wooragee are susceptible to fox attacks due to the availability of food such as rubbish, scraps, native wildlife and livestock. Foxes can have a huge impact on native wildlife and domestic life as they are known to chew through irrigation systems, dig-up and defecate in gardens, raid rubbish bins and harass other domestic animals.This photo is a record of the events that Wooragee Landcare organises in order to raise awareness and educate about environmental conservation issues in the area. It shows practical solutions that have been considered in fox controlLandscape coloured photograph printed on gloss paperReverse: WAN NA 0A2A0N0 NNN+ 1 6329 / [PRINTED] (No.6A) / 497 wooragee, wooragee hall, wooragee landcare, wooragee landcare group, fox, foxy, foxy night out, leanne wheaton, mary prowse, tony prowse, ray henderson, wheaton, prowse, henderson, electric fence, portable electric fence, landcare workshop, fox control project -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Tee shirt
'Souvenirs in relation to the Chalet and Mount Buffalo were first mentioned in December 1912... A large range of souvenirs has since been associated with the Chalet and Mount Buffalo from crafted wooden items, silver spoons, cups etc... The collection includes a broad selection of products that have been sold throughout much of the Chalet's history, each representative of the transient fashions of their period.' (Pg 114. Historica)Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items . Appendix A.3. Souvenirs. (Pg 168. Historica).Cream polyester, cotton knit tee shirt with a printed photographic image of the chalet on the front. "Mt Buffalo Vic" is printed above the image. There are blue and green diagonal stripes above and below the image. Short sleeves.On front of label:"AN / AUSTRALIAN / WILDLIFE / GARMENT / 85% POLYESTER / 35% COTTON / 14 HEIGHT 160CM " On back of label:"MADE IN AUSTRALIA / WARM HAND WASH / DO NOT BLEACH / WARM IRON" On front of shirt:" MT BUFFALO VIC" & "C N C Y" -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Print, Flagstafhill, 1975
Robert Ulmann who was born in Switzerland, came to the Western District in the 1970’s and was well known in the district for his paintings of wildlife. He also has some sculptural pieces around Warrnambool. He died suddenly in 1999. This piece is a sketch of the Flagstaff precinct.A local scene sketched by a local well known artist.Tan paper with cream drawing. The drawing is a scene of Flagstaff Hill with cannon in the foreground and lighthouse keeper”s cottage and lighthouse in the background. In brown timber frame with white edge. Signed by Robert Ulmann 1975.warrnambool, robert ulmann, ulmann painting, flagstaff hill print, -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Photograph, April 3, 2004
This photograph was taken at an event called Spotlight on Fox on 3rd April 2004. This event was a practical demonstration of methods landowners could use to help control the fox population. Camille Veselsky, a specialist in fox behaviour who worked for the Hume Rural lands Protection Board on pest animal control, was the presenter and demonstrator. He is pictured here kneeling Regional areas like Wooragee are susceptible to fox attacks due to the availability of food such as rubbish, scraps, native wildlife and livestock. Foxes can have a huge impact on native wildlife and domestic life as they are known to chew through irrigation systems, dig-up and defecate in gardens, raid rubbish bins and harass other domestic animals.This photo is a record of the events that Wooragee Landcare organises in order to educate and provide practical demonstrations to mitigate environmental conservation issues in the area. It shows practical solutions that have been considered in fox controlLandscape coloured photograph printed on gloss paperReverse: WAN NA 0A2A0N0 NNN+ 1 8743 / [PRINTED] (No.7) / 253spotlight on fox, camille veselsky, wooragee, wooragee landcare, wooragee landcare group, fox -
Conservation Volunteers
Echidna: Taxidermal Animal, To be established, Echidna - real and stylised: Taxidermal Animal - overseas visitors to CVA's head office clamour to be photographed with it, To be advised
ACRONYMS: The name of the organisation is Australian Trust for Conservation of Nature (ATCV) from 1981 to 1999 and Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) from 2000 onwards.............................................Last used in 1999 the Echidna logo was used for 17 years. It was designed by John Zulic, then a young graphic designer at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum in Ballarat, and by 2010 the longest serving employee. John was briefed by Peter Hiscock, then director of Sovereign Hill and also President of ATCV, in 1982 to design ATCV’s first logo. Through the image of the echidna John Zulic tried to capture a unique Australian identity (a combination of uniqueness, strength, resilience, role in a balanced habitat and a national feel) for a fledgling local group with big plans. John presented concept to Tim Cox and Peter Hiscock – both were enthusiastic: the rest is history. For many years newly arriving volunteers were photographed with the mascot.The echidna was synonymous with ATCV for many years. The logo appeared on team vehicles and buses and on all publications until 2000. For many years new volunteers had their photograph taken with "Eddy". Even today overseas visitors to CVA's head office clamour to be photographed with it.This item is a taxidermal (preserved and stuffed) echidna. The echidna is an Australian marsupial animal resembling the porcupine or hedgehog found in other continents. It is a nocturnal, burrowing, egg-laying mammal of the genera Tachyglossus and Zaglossus of Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea, having a spiny coat, slender snout, and an extensible sticky tongue used for catching insects. NOTE: The provenance of this item is not yet established but it has been the unofficial "mascot" of ATCV/CVA from soon after foundation till the present.australian, echidna, mascot, logo, wildlife -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn Lake, ca 1972
'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), c1972.'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), 1972(?). Includes brief history, detailed description, photographs, lists of flora, bird life.'Blackburn Lake: report to the Minister for Local Government' Blackburn Lake Committee of Management (?), c1972.blackburn lake sanctuary, native plants, wildlife, environment, birds -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Roos Skip Into Peak Traffic, 2019
Several kangaroos were reported bounding along Blackburn's busy streets early on February 27th.Several kangaroos were reported bounding along Blackburn's busy streets early on February 27th having been attracted to roadsides in search of grass & water during our prolonged dry spell.Several kangaroos were reported bounding along Blackburn's busy streets early on February 27th. wildlife, blackburn, whitehorse road, blackburn, warriors 4 wildlife -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Possum project at sanctuary fails, 24/08/1988 12:00:00 AM
Article from Nunawading Gazette, 24 August 1988 on scarcity of sugar glider possums at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary.wildlife, possums, blackburn lake sanctuary, walters, bryan -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Bird Sanctuary, ZILLAH MASCHMEDT, PHOTOGRAPHER, c. 1934
NEGATIVE FOR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH. Portland bird sanctuary. Water and reeds in foreground. Magazine Hill in the backgroundnegative, bird sanctuary, birdlife, waterfowl, wildlife -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Photograph, 28th April 2004
Wooragee Landcare was formed in 1989 to promote sustainable conservation and land-use practices in the North-East region of Victoria. The organisation's work has included public awareness and education campaigns to control invasive, introduced species and protect native wildlife, such as campaigns to bait or trap foxes and to identify and monitor quoll populations in the region. The organisation has drawn on the work of a variety of Government and academic experts to inform best practice approaches are utilised. In 2004 Andrew Murray, a leading quoll expert from Parks Victoria, conducted training for Wooragee Landcare members and the local community in how to identify potential quoll habitat and populations (through identifying scat and other methods). Spotted-tail or Tiger quolls were known to have lived in the Mt Pilot and Stanley Plateau region previously but habitat encroachment, competitor species such as foxes and natural disasters had reduced sightings in recent years. The Spotted-Tail quoll (formerly known as the Tiger Quoll) is the largest of four species of native marsupial carnivore on mainland Australia, and the second-largest carnivore (after the dingo). The species' scientific name, Dasyurus maculatus, references its' 'hairy tail'. Adults are approximately 125cm long, including their long tail, and weigh around 5 kilograms. The Spotted-tail quoll is currently considered to be a threatened species, but other species are currently listed as endangered.This photograph is significant as an example of wildlife protection awareness programs undertaken by Wooragee Landcare Group in the 2000s in Indigo Shire.Landscape coloured photograph printed on gloss paper.Reverse: WAN NA 0ANA2N0 NNN+ 1 8743 / [PRINTED] (No.23) / 269wooragee, wooragee landcare, indigo shire, north-east victoria, andrew murray, queries about quolls, wildlife, conservation, farming, predators, spotted tail quolls, quolls, marsupials, south-east forests, mt pilot, stanley plateau -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Nucolorvue Production Pty Ltd, 1980
The booklet is sponsored by Shire of Phillip Island, Penguin Reserve and Fisheries & Wildlife Department. Photography by: Graham Pizzey, Kevin Lott, Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd. and Bob Porter. Designed and produced by Neil Jones and Kevin Lott for The shire of Phillip Island. Copyright 1980. National Library of Australia.Coloured booklet featuring the Little (Fairy) Penguin. Photographs and the life story of a Little Penguin. penguin parade phillip island, wildlife - penguins, penguins, graeme clauscen