The Little Friarbird is a migrational bird, moving between northern Australia and the New South Wales/Victoria border in the spring and autumn times. It is primarily found near in forests and near water: rivers, wetlands. They eat nectar, bugs, fruit and seeds. They form monogamous pairs and nest close to water. They are not a threatened species. The Little Friarbird has a brown head, back, wings and tail. Its chest is light brown. Its legs, beak and face are dark grey. It has bright blue patches on its cheeks under the eyes. This specimen does not accurately match how the Little Friarbird looks because the specimen has lost clumps of feathers on its chest, neck and face. 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 Little Friarbird has blue patches on its cheeks, brown head, back and tail. The front and neck are a light brown. Its back is grey. It has serious pest damage to the back of its neck, which has no feathers. Above its eyes shows early signs of pest damage. The front of the bird has ruffled patches of feathers. It stands on a dark wooden stand. It has an identification tag hanging from its left leg. Label: 61a/ Blue faced Honey Eater / See catalogue page 19 taxidermy mount, taxidermy, burke museum, beechworth, little friarbird, australian bird

"Terence Smethurst" enlisted in CMF on 6 April 1940. No. V83441. Aged 25 years and 6 months. Married to Patricia May O'Hanlon in 1940. The photo may be their wedding day. Transferred to AIF 28 Sep 1942 No. VX110528. Overseas service listed as; New Guinea 26 Oct 1942 - 18 Sept 1944 Discharged 18 Oct 1945 Rank Sgt. Unit 10th Aust. Advanced Ordnance Dept A.A.O.C. Black & White photo. The Sergeant is in winter uniform. No hat, pipe clayed belt and gaiters. The lady is wearing a below knee dark skirt with a light coloured blouse and dark jacket. She is wearing a flower corsage on her right collar. She is wearing a dark coloured hat with a flower or feather on the top.On rear= 196 Bastings St, Northcote. Terence A Smethurst. Patricia May Smethurst (nee O'Hanlon).photo, ww2, terence smethurst

Plume from hat of Corporal Farrier Mervyn "Banjo" HARRIS VX22764 born 4/3/1914. He enlisted in the CMF 8th Light Horse in February 1937 then the AIF on 7th January 1941 and posted to 143 P.O.W Camp Murchison. He attained the rank of Sergeant prior to discharge on 1/5/1944 ..Discharge Certificate donated to Wangaratta High School together with a display box containing black and white images and blacksmith tools..refer Victorian Collections.0334/0396Plume comprising of 2 separate emu feathers gathered at base with glue and / or tape binding.emu, feather, plume

CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View: 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition". Part of Angela Gee residency 1983 and 1984.Screenprint of torso and head of a woman. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved top, a large necklace, and a brown hat with large feathers. The background is yellow wit light brown wallpapered patterning. No Matt. Wooden frame with gold edging and glass glazing.Front: 1834 1984 Portland Commemorative Print (lower left, stamp) 1/20 A Gee The Organist (lower centre) John Cain (lower right) (signature, brown ink) Premier of Victoria (black ink stamp) Back: (no inscriptions)

These items were put together to show a Light Horse Soldier in WW1. Near all are replicas..1) Slouch hat with feathers, pugaree, chin strap and blackened brass rising sun badge on upturned rim. .2) & .3) Gaiter (pair), leather with buckles at top and strap at lower end. .4) & .5) Boot (pair) .6) Jodhpurs, Brown colour complete with plastic buttons and leg laces. .7 Jacket, Battle, Kahki with 2 x “Australia” shoulder badges, 2 x “Rising Sun Epaulette Badges”, 2 x “Light Blue over Dark Blue Colour patches”, all metal buttons complete..1) in texta on inside leather band "PALMER", gold coloured print: "Mountcastle 1991, made in Australia" .6) Inside pants in texts “ALHA” .7) Inside on tag, “C.G.C.F AUSTRALIA 1961 size 54 D & D 9405 64-012 5469”uniforms-army cavalry, costume accessories-hat/footwear accessories, numismatics-badges-military

Hat was purchased at a Vintage fashion showSmall light brown felt hat with brown and fawn curled feather on one side. Hat is lined with black silk like material. The makers label is sewn on crown of hat Mr Individual Melbournemr individual