ill, p.136.non-fictionA selection of articles and photographs from the New Zealand Railway Observer magazine.railroads - new zealand - history, railroads pictorial - new zealand

Index, bib, ill, p.207.non-fictionNew Zealand history told through the collections of the QEII Army Memorial Museumnew zealand - military - history, new zealand - military museums

This book is the first fully illustrated account of the history and evolution of the New Zealand Army from its formation in 1845 right up to is present important role in international peacekeeping.new zealand. army - history, vietnam

ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionPhotographs of New Zealand trains in the North Island. 1988.railway operations and rollingstock - new zealand, railway history - new zealand

ill. p.72.non-fictionHistory of the Southlands Railway in New Zealand from 1864-1878railroads -- new zealand -- southland -- history., history of railways - new zealand

For those who fought, those who fell, and those who's lives will never be the same.new zealand. army - history - vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, new zealand

ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionThe story of the construction and development of the Napier to Gisborne railway in the North Island of New Zealandrailroads - new zealand - north island - history, railroad construction - new zealand

ill, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial of the railway from Wellington to Hastings on the North Island of New Zealandrailroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, maps, p.40.non-fictionA history of the Otago Central Railway from Dunedin in the South Island of New Zealand.railroads construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - south island - history

ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial history of the first 50 years of the railway from Stratford on the New Plymouth line to Okahukura, the junction with the North Island Main Trunk railway near Taumarunui.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, p.40.non-fictionA pictorial commemoration of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway via Johnsonville in the North Island of New Zealand.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, railroads - new zealand - pictorial

ill, map, p.38.non-fictionA pictorial commemoration of the Wellington and Manawatu Railway via Johnsonville in the North Island of New Zealand.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, railroads - new zealand - pictorial

ill, maps, p.40 (72).non-fictionA pictorial history of the Tranz-Alpine railway from Christchurch to Greymouth in the South Island of New Zealandrailroads - new zealand - tranz-alpine - history, railroads - new zealand - pictorial

index, ill, maps, p.190.non-fictionA history of the Canterbury Provincial Railway out of Christchurch in the South Island New Zealand from it's 5'3" gauge days.railroads - new zealand - south island - history, railroads construction - new zealand

ill, maps, p.61.non-fictionThe history of the Catlins River branch railway from Balclutha on the South Island Main Trunk railway New Zealand, to the town of Tahakopa.railroads - new zealand - south island - history, railroad construction - new zealand

ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionThe history of the Wellington to Johnsonville Railway in New Zealand from the time it was the Main North Island Trunk railway to a suburban branch line.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - south island - history

Ill, maps, p.24.non-fictionA history of the railway from Nelson to Dun Mountain in the North Island of New Zealand, from 1862 to 1872.railroads - new zealand - north island - history, railroads - nelson - new zealand

ill, maps, p.7.non-fictionA history of the railway from Christchurch to Picton in the South Island New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, p.32.non-fictionA history of the first railway in Wellington to Lower Hutt, to celebrate the centenary of its opening.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, maps, p.22.non-fictionA short history of the Rotorua railway in the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionA series of illustrated essays on railway operations in New South Wales Railways.railroad operations - australia and new zealand, railroads - nsw - history

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA short history of the Karangahake railway in the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, maps, p.23.non-fictionA short history of the railways serving the Thames goldfields in the North Island of New Zealand.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

ill, maps, p.22.non-fictionA short history of the life and hard times of the Kawa Kawa section of the New Zealand railway in the North Island.railroad construction - new zealand, railroads - new zealand - north island - history

Sepia photograph. Street scene of five men standing under shop verandah with wooden posts. Shop window with writing in background. H Kirkwood, Legal Manager, Agent - Bendigo Advertiser, New Zealand Accident Insurance Col. Inscription on front' GPTI. On back: RHSV stamp with handwritten notations (1959, 2965, 54). In image: '..cken'. On window 'H Kirkwood, Legal Manager'. Beside door 'Agent for Bendigo Advertiser .., … 10.00pm', '..New Zealand Accident Insurance Co.'. History of object: (ref. E Lunn 5/11/99): H Kirkwood, Legal Managers, Eaglehawk. (ref. J Lerk 10.03.2000): Hay Kirkwood, Mining Legal Managers Office, Eaglehawk. See Kimberley for biographical details.person, group, male group of workers

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. The Crimson Rosella is relatively easy to see as it forages on the ground or among the leaves of eucalypts, with its spectacular combination of deep-crimson, royal-blue and black plumage. However, not all Crimson Rosellas look the same. Along the Murray River, Crimson Rosellas aren’t crimson at all — they are yellow, black and blue, with the yellow feathering replacing the crimson plumage. In southern South Australia they differ again, being roughly intermediate between crimson and yellow, with varying amounts of red and yellow in their plumage. Research featured in the 'State of Australia's Birds 2015' headline and regional reports suggest that the Crimson Rosella may be declining in the East Coast. There are several populations of the Crimson Rosella. Red (crimson) birds occur in northern Queensland, in southern Queensland to south-eastern South Australia and on Kangaroo Island. Orange birds are restricted to the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia, while yellow ones are found along the Murray, Murrumbidgee and neighbouring rivers (where yellow birds meet red birds they hybridise, producing orange offspring). Red birds have been introduced to Norfolk Island and New Zealand.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 several colour forms of the Crimson Rosella. The form it is named for has mostly crimson (red) plumage and bright blue cheeks. The feathers of the back and wing coverts are black broadly edged with red. The flight feathers of the wings have broad blue edges and the tail is blue above and pale blue below and on the outer feathers. This particular specimen has lost some feathers in its plumage and its colour is not as bright as that of a live specimen.Label: 77a / Pennant's Parakeet / See catalogue, page 22taxidermy, crimson rosella, bird, australian bird, rosella, crimson

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. Like many species of quail, the Brown Quail is often difficult to see, as it inhabits rank, overgrown grassy areas, often in damp, low-lying patches beside wetlands. They are difficult to flush from this cover, preferring to squat among the grass or run quickly off through the vegetation rather than fly off. As is the case with many species that inhabit dense habitats, the Brown Quail may be heard more often than it is seen, with its characteristically mournful two-note call whistle often heard at dawn and dusk. The Brown Quail is found across northern and eastern Australia, from the Kimberley region in Western Australia to Victoria and Tasmania, as well as in south-western Australia. It is also found in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and has been introduced to New Zealand. The Brown Quail feeds in the early morning or evening, on the ground, mainly on seeds and green shoots, but also on insects. In some area, quails will readily cross roads and may be seen feeding along roadsides.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. The Brown Quail is a small, plump ground-dwelling bird. It is variable in colour, ranging from red brown to grey brown with fine white streaks and black barring above, and chestnut brown below. The eye is red to yellow, the bill black and the legs and feet orange-yellow. In Tasmania, this species is called the Swamp Quail and tends to be larger and darker than mainland birds, with a pale yellow eye. Female Brown Quails are larger and may be more heavily marked with black and paler below than males. Young birds are like adult females, with less distinct markings and a dark brown eye.Label: 33. / Swamp Quail / See Catalogue, page 30 / Mount: 09/taxidermy, quail, brown quail, taxidermy bird, burke museum taxidermy

The Morepork is a small brown and white spotted owl found in New Zealand, Tasmania and Norfolk Island. It is known by around twenty different names which are all onomatopoeic which emulate the birds distinctive two-pitched call. They are mostly nocturnal and carnivorous (eating insects and small vertebrates). They reside in habitats with trees, they sleep in roosts and hunt mainly in the evenings and early morning. Females are slightly bigger than males. This species attains full plumage in its third or fourth year. They can turn their heads 270 degrees." In Māori tradition the morepork was seen as a watchful guardian. It belonged to the spirit world as it is a bird of the night. Although the more-pork or ruru call was thought to be a good sign, the high pitched, piercing, ‘yelp’ call was thought to be an ominous forewarning of bad news or events." (NZ Department of Conservation). 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 Morepork (also known as the Masked Owl) is covered in brown and white plumage on its head and body. The white feathers delineate its round yellow eyes. Its belly and back are brown and white with the white feathering appearing spotted. This Morepork specimen sits on a wooden perch with his head turned to the left. A swing tag is attached to its left leg.Swing tag: 10 / Masked Owl / See Catalogue, page 3 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, ruru, spotted owl, tasmanian spotted owl, morepork, mopoke, new zealand owls, new zealand birds, tasmanian owls, tasmanian birds, norfolk island owls, norfolk island birds

The Morepork is a small brown and white spotted owl found in New Zealand, Tasmania and Norfolk Island. It is known by around twenty different names which are all onomatopoeic which emulate the birds distinctive two-pitched call. They are mostly nocturnal and carnivorous (eating insects and small vertebrates). They reside in habitats with trees, they sleep in roosts and hunt mainly in the evenings and early morning. Females are slightly bigger than males. This species attains full plumage in its third or fourth year. They can turn their heads 270 degrees." In Māori tradition the morepork was seen as a watchful guardian. It belonged to the spirit world as it is a bird of the night. Although the more-pork or ruru call was thought to be a good sign, the high pitched, piercing, ‘yelp’ call was thought to be an ominous forewarning of bad news or events." (NZ Department of Conservation). 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 Morepork (also known as a Masked Owl) is covered in brown and white plumage on its head and body. The white feathers delineate its round yellow eyes. Its belly and back are brown and white with the white feathering appearing spotted. He sits on a wooden perch with his head turned to the left. A swing tag is attached to its leg.11 / Masked Owl / See Catalogue, page 3 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, ruru, spotted owl, tasmanian spotted owl, morepork, mopoke, new zealand owls, new zealand birds, tasmanian owls, tasmanian birds, norfolk island owls, norfolk island birds