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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Foot Powder
Small individual container of Australian Department of Defence issue foot powder for anti-bacterial treatment of the skin. Possibly issued to Australian service personnel during the Vietnam era. The container has a sliding perforated lid to enable the user to sprinkle the powder on the skin.The container is marked on front and back sides with the following "FOOT POWDER", "D /l\ D", "NET WEIGHT 2 OZS", "MANUFACTURED BY MURPHY LIEBERT PTY LTD SYDNEY AUSTRALIA" The side of the container is marked "PD 2/66". -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Sand Goanna, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
Sand goannas are the second largest species of carnivorous lizards found across mainland Australia. They can grow up to 160cm in length and can weigh as much as 6kg. Their common name is derived from "iguana", since early European bush settlers in Australia likened goannas to the South American lizards. Goannas retain special cultural and historic significance within Australian folklore and Indigenous culture. They were an important traditional native food source and are commonly represented in Aboriginal Dreamtime stories. In some Aboriginal languages, the sand goanna is called "bungarra"; a term also commonly used by non-Aboriginal people in Western Australia. In Pitjantjatjara and other central Australian languages, goannas are called "tingka". 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 and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such 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.Small goanna with a streamlined body and textured scaly skin in different shades of olive and brown. It has a long neck and a long tail which narrows towards the tip. The goanna has four short, stocky legs which meet with large, curled claws. Its mouth is slightly slightly open, and it has two black glass eyes.On tag: BMM / 5892 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, lizard, goanna, sand goanna, monitor lizard, various gouldii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Bookmark, Ausroo?, c2000
Leather bookmark made from Kangaroo skin - stamped or pressed in with an outline of a SW6 class tram, No. 889. On the rear has printed an notes about the Melbourne tram system and Kangaroo skin leather being very tough. Has the manufacturer's stamp at the bottom - Ausroo?trams, tramways, souvenirs, sw6 class, melbourne, bookmarks, tram 889 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Yellow Billed spoonbill, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Yellow-billed spoonbill is a waterbird which can be commonly seen wading through shallow waters. This particular variety of Spoonbill is found across Australia, mostly in the northern and well-watered inland areas. It resides in freshwater wetlands, dams, lagoons and swamps. The species feeds on mainly aquatic insects and larvae. The bill has vibration detectors called papillae inside the spoon which enables the bird to feel the vibrations of its prey in murky water. These birds nest in the colonies of other birds like the Ibises and Royal Spoonbills. They live in high forks of trees over water or in reed beds. 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.The Yellow-billed spoonbill specimen is a large taxidermy of mainly white colouring. The bill is a large and unique spoon shape and is yellow. The long gangly legs and the skin on the face are also yellow. The eyes are made from a black and yellow glass and the bird is stylized standing on a square wooden platform. A paper identification tag is tied to the bird's upper left leg.6c. / [illegible] / Spoonbill / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, spoonbill, yellow-billed spoonbill, yellow billed spoonbill, waterbird -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Central Park Gardens --- 2 Photos 1920's, c1910 - 1920
Central Park Gardens. T R G Williams of Ararat Postcard No36. View from Grandstand with Palms and C.E. General, store in Main Street in Background. Additional later similar photograph with two men near palm tree. John Straton's Wool Skin Store, Commission Agent, in background, later purchased by N. Godfrey who came from Rupanyup but lived in St. George St. Stawell. Photo from Ivan Hodder in 1988. Note Picket fence. Black & white Post card by photographer T.R.G. Williams Ararat of The Palms Central Park Stawell 36. Note Cypress hedge removed with view of general store across Lower Main St. c1910-1920 Second photograph taken from the same position c1920 - 1930 with 2 gentleman in lower left of photograph. John Straton's wool & skin store visible in background.Photograph by T.R.G. Williams Ararat stawell, streetscape -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Corner Camp & Mair Sts 1960 J Welsh
... skins ...This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, camp, mair, 1960 j welsh, skins -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George), c1874
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun, also known as 'Camperdown George', was the last member of the Liwira Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung still living on Country.Image of Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) wearing traditional possum skin cloak and holding a walking stick Back: George Camperdowncdhs, wombeetch puyuun, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, camperdown george -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SWASTIKA SIGN WW2, pre 1945
This section of aluminium sheet with Swastika is from a German ME 109 fighter that was shot down by RAAF pilot Brian Eaton over Libya in Nov 1942. This section of the plane was bought back to Australia by Alex ARCHER No 40637 who was a despatch rider with No 3 Sqd RAAF. Refer Cat No 2597 for Alex Archers service details. Brian Eaton. Brian Alexander EATON, CB, CBE, DSO. & Bar, DFC. CO of No 3 SQD RAAF April 1943 to Feb 1944, EATON joined the RAAF in 1936 and retired in 1973 with the rank of Air Vice Marshall. At one point he was shot down 3 times.Swastika symbol painted on aluminium aircraft skin. Symbol is black with cream edging on a grey-green background.On back "Mantuba/Nov 1942/ N.A"military history, army, souvenirs, germany -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat Teachers' College Notes on English Notes, 1949
Peter Fryar became a staff member at the Mt Helen. He served on the staff at Ballarat Teachers' College, The State College of Victoria at Ballarat, Then Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Appointed to dean of the Faculty of Human Studies at Ballarat College of Advanced Education in 1980, and Department Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education in 1987, He retired in 1989.Handwritten notes on foolscap paper bound in cardboard with a green crocodile skin print cover and taped spine.ballarat teachers college, peter fryar, physical education, ballarat college of advanced education, state college of victoria, state college of victoria ballarat, carnival, english, english literature -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Footwear - Shoes
Purchased by the society to add to the collectionA pair of snake skin design on leather uppers with gold band on Cuban heels. Green coloured liningEasy Steps Sandlercostume, female footwear -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book (item) - Visitor log book, Victorian Seamen's Mission, 1981- 1984
This book records the date, name and ship of seafarers who visited the mission. The book tells a story of which ships were visiting Melbourne in 1981 the nationalities of visiting crew members were predominantly asian, pacific and philipino.Cover: Visitor Log 1981 - 1984ship, crew, visitor, logbook, sailors, seamen, seafarers, mission, mission to seafarers, seamen mission, flinders street -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image - black and white, "Queen" Mary - Ballarat Tribe, c1877, c1877
Digitised directly from 'Blackfellows of Australia' by Charles Barrett and A.S. Kenyon (Sun Books)Aboriginal woman in possum skin cloak and holding a boomerang and spears. Woven baskets and a boomerang sit at her feet.aborigine, aboriginal, queen mary, fred kruger -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Cylinder
Cylinder contains 2 Certificates (Text in Japanese on one, English translation on the other). Presented to Miss Ethel May PunshonBlack and grey printed snake skin on a cardboard cylinder with a lid. A piece of ribbon is attached to bottom part of cylindercylinder, snake skin, punshon, m, hamblin w, camp 4, tatura, ww2, commerce, containers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Clothing - Child's Cap, Rabbit cap, 1940's
Used by child internee at Camp 3. Hand sewn.Handsewn, cotton lined, rabbit skin cap with chin strap (red and black). Fastening - Hooks and eyes (2)childs' cap, hoefer family, camp 3, tatura, ww2, children, headwear, rabbit skin -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Muff, 1940's
Used by Eleonore Hahn at Camp 3Rabbit skin muff, brown, tan and fawn coloured in the style of a koala bear with a black nose. Lined with crepe materialmuff, henker nee hahn, camp 3, tatura, ww2, costume, female -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Award - Certificate, The Order of the Sacred Treasure (English), 1980
English translation of Citation given to Miss Ethel may Punshon for her efforts to help Japanese student and develop friendly relations between Japan and AustraliaLight beige coloured paper, English translation of Reg. No. C7846. Contain in a cardboard cylinder covered in snake skin printcitation, certificate, punshon m, hamblin w, camp 4, tatura, ww2, documents, certificates -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Stenning and Jones
Both men had served on United Nations Peacekeeping operations Colour photograph of Colonel Charles Skinning and Lieutenant Colonel S. Jones at Buna Barracks, Albury, 29 April 1990.military, un, stenning, jones, buna barracks -
Mont De Lancey
Tin
Rawleighs medicated ointment tin for minor injuries of the skin - soothing and healing. Blue, gold and white tin. 150 gm tins, ointments -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOAT SKIN WATERBAG PLACARD
Document. Yellow cardboard sign written in blue ink reading 'Goat Skin Waterbag, used Inglewood Goldfields 1860'.goatskin waterbag, inglewood goldfields, 1860 -
Puffing Billy Railway
Victorian Railways Station Fruit & Rubbish Bin, 1920's
Historic - Victorian Railways Station Rubbish Bin - used at the time of Mr Clapp, Chairman of the Victorian Railways Commissioners "Eat More Fruit" campaignHistoric - Victorian Railways Station Rubbish Bin - used at the time of Mr Clapp, Chairman of the Victorian Railways Commissioners "Eat More Fruit" campaignTin lined wooden box with sign writing on two sides.Fruit skins and rubbish must be deposited here (hand sign written on two sides ).victorian railways, rubbish bin, puffing billy railway -
RMIT Design Archives
Design drawings, Paul Taylor for Form Australia, Kambrook Axis Kettle concept rendering
The Axis Kettle was developed through the EcoRedesign project funded by the Federal Government and based at RMIT in the 1980s and 1990s. The project involved the expertise of significant Victorian designers such as Paul Taylor, Gerry Mussett, Liam Fennessy and Michael Grima, as well as prominent sustainability experts such as academics John Gertsakis, Chris Ryan and Alan Pears. Axis changed the way kettles were used, guiding users to save resources through their behaviour. It is regarded globally by academics from prominent design institutions such as Loughborough and Delft as one of the first successful eco-design projects. The drawing is part of the Centre for Design collection, RMIT University. Simon Lockrey, 2017 The drawing is historically significant as an early eco-design project. Design drawing of KambrookKettle by Paul Taylor for Form Australia as part of the Centre for Design at RMIT University, featuring electric kettle drawn in black pen + ink with blue ink where kettle lid is. Written design descriptions appear along side the image and title below.LID / SANHOPRENE / GRIP / RECYCLED SKIN / ELECTRIC KETTLE. c 12TH FEB. '93household appliances, industrial design, sustainability, rmit university -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Noisy Miner, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
Noisy Miners are native to Australia and can be found on the East Coast. Noisy Miners live in northern Queensland and all along the eastern coast to South Australia and Tasmania. Noisy Miners are found in woodlands and open forests. They have also become well adapted to suburban situations and are a common sight in parks and gardens. The Noisy Miner feeds on nectar, fruits and insects. Very occasionally they will eat small reptiles and amphibians. Food is either taken from trees or on the ground. In keeping with its highly social nature, the Noisy Miner usually feeds in large groups. The Noisy miner specimen is mounted accurately. 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.The Noisy Miner is identified by its mostly grey body and black crown and cheeks. The bill is yellow, as are the legs and the naked skin behind the eye. The name is well suited as the common calls are uttered repeatedly by the members of the colony .Despite their moderate size, Noisy Miners aggressively attack larger birds such as hawks and kookaburras. These attacks may be so vigorous that most other birds are excluded from an area occupied by Noisy Miners.Swing tag: 65a. Garrulous Honey-Eater / See Catalogue, page 19 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, noisy miner, garrulous honeyeater, yellow beak, honeyeater, east coast -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Great Crested Grebe, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Great Crested Grebe is a medium to large sized bird located in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and in parts of Africa. They reside in large bodies of fresh water and are renowned for their elaborate mating dances. When breeding, the Great Crested Grebe has tawny cheek "fans" and black crests; however, in the non-breading seasons the plumage of this bird turns white. 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 and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such 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.The Great Crested Grebe is a medium to large sized bird. It typically has cheek "fans" on the sides of the face and elaborate crest feathers which are shed after breeding, as is the case for this specimen. This bird is in a tall standing position with its neck stretched upwards and facing left. The small dark eyes have been made from glass and a large pointed bill. It has a metal tag tied to its left leg engraved with the numbers "4401". The skin surrounding the toes are flat which assists the bird when swimming.On tag 4401taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, great crested grebe, bird -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) at Lake Gnotuk, c1874
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun, also known as 'Camperdown George', was the last member of the Liwira Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung still living on Country.Image of Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) wearing traditional possum skin cloak and holding a spear at Lake Gnotuk, Camperdown, Victoriacdhs, wombeetch puyuun, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, camperdown george -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Late 1800's
Sheep shearers at San Remo. Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Sepia photograph of man leaning on heap of sheep skins with four ment in the background, one of whom is holding a horse. Sheds in the background. sheep shearers, sheep shearing san remo, jessie smith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Yarruun Parpur Tarneen (Victorious) "Queen" of the Morporr Tribe, Victoria
Digitised directly from 'Blackfellows of Australia' by Charles Barrett and A.S. Kenyon (Sun Books)Black and white depiction of an Aboriginal woman wearing a possum skin cloak. She is Yarruun Parpur Tarneen of the Morporr Tribe, Victoria aborigine, aboriginal, yarruun parpur tarneen, morporr tribe -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Opera Glasses, 1920s
Opera Glasses came into existence as a result of a long line of inventions, and further improvements upon those inventions. The process started in the year 1608 when a Dutch optician by the name of Hans Lipperhey developed the first pair of binoculars with a magnification capability of X3. Less than a year later, a well-known inventor and philosopher by the name of Galileo developed what became known as the Galilean telescope. Advertisements were first found for opera glasses and theatre binoculars in London as early as 1730 in the form of a long collapsible telescope. The "Opera Glass" as it was referred to; was often covered in enamel, gems, ivory, or other art and paintings. For almost 100 years opera glasses existed merely as telescopes. In Vienna, in 1823 the first binocular opera glasses and theatre binoculars began to appear. They were two simple Galilean telescopes with a bridge in the centre, each telescope focused independently from the other by extending or shortening the telescope until the desired focus was achieved, which was useful, yet very cumbersome. Two years later in Paris, Pierre Lemiere improved on this design and created a centre focus wheel. This allowed the focusing of both telescopes together. After this development, opera glasses and theatre binoculars grew in popularity because of the superior view they facilitated in opera and theatre houses. The beautiful design of the glasses themselves also added appeal to the opera-going crowd. By the 1850's opera glasses and theatre, glasses had become a must-have fashion accessory for all opera and theatregoers. A vintage pair of 1920s opera glasses probably made in France by an unknown maker the item is significant due to it's provenance that can be traced and it's completeness as a useful social item and fashion accessory used by theatergoers from the mid 19th century and well into the 20th century. Some people still use modern variants of theater glasses today to improve their enjoyment of the theater.Both glasses and case are covered with black and white snake skin. Case lined with purple velvet, and has brass closure clip.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, opera glasses, serpentine opera glasses, binoculars, accessories, optical instrument, scientific instrument, theater glasses, french opera glasses, hans lipperhey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - PHARMACY COLLECTION: AYRTON'S SULPHUR OINTMENT TIN, 1950's
Object. Small round tin, orange, cream & black with partial contents of Ayrton's Sulphur Ointment, soothes and relieves skin affections.Prepared according to the B.P. Made in England. Ayrton Saunders & Co. Ltd..Manufacturing Chemists.medicine, first aid, sulphur ointment -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
From a family who had three generations that worked for Dennys Lascelles. Image depcits a group of men taking a break from painting. The room that was getting painted was a Dennys Lascelles store room, possible now the Mill Markets building or Deakin University.Grey cardboard backing with black and white photo attached. Photo is attached inside a pale printed border. Photo depicts 6 men seemingly taking a break from painting. There are two men seated on a pile of sheep skins, with four more men leaning against the skins in front of them. Four of the men smoke pipes. -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, Barry Sutton, 22.06.1977
The RDNS Sister is visiting the mother and babe in their home. She is using sterile equipment and swabs to firstly moisten the tulle gras to enable ease of its removal before redressing the open areas on the babes skin with sterile dressings. With RDNS visiting the home of the mother, the young babes routine can continue to be established at home, rather than them having to regularly visit a Doctor or Hospital department for redressing of the babes lesions. The Trained nurses (Nurses) of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), from its inception in 1885, provided wound care to their patients who ranged in age from the very young to the elderly. The patients required their wounds to be dressed following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, skin conditions, cancer, leg ulcers etc. As research developed better products and dressing materials, the methods and medication applied to wounds changed. MDNS received Royal patronage in 1966 and as Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), the Education department developed wound care programs, such as the Leg Ulcer Management Program to provide their Trained nurses (Sisters) with methods of best quality care. They ran a program for Wound Care Specialists who made assessments and provided advice and support to the District Sisters working in the field as needed. The Sisters liaised with the patient’s Doctors and Hospitals to provide information on the progress of patient’s wounds and to receive any change of wound care from the Doctors. On the left in the black and white photograph is a Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Sister, who has short, straight blonde hair, and is wearing a white gown over her uniform is bending over a bassinet as she attends a baby with a skin condition. The Sister has her arms extended with a pair of forceps in her left hand, and in her right hand, another pair of forceps with a cotton wool swab attached is touching tulle gras on one of the wounds on the babes outstretched right arm. The baby is on her covered change table and is wearing a singlet and an opened patterned jumpsuit with her right upper area uncovered. Her mother, who has short dark hair and is wearing a dark sleeveless V neck tunic style frock over a light coloured long sleeve top, is behind and bending over the change table holding her babes right outstretched hand. She is also holding a dummy in that hand. The mother's left extended arm and hand is on the left shoulder of her babe. The baby, who has sparse hair, is looking up at her mother; signs of a skin condition can be seen on areas of the babes face and head.Photographer stamp. Quote No. DO 50royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns wound care