One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Sharp-tailed Sand Piper Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, sharp tailed sandpiper

Black and white photograph of Wedge-tail eagle on nest, ''The Chase', Warrandytewildlife, eagle, warrandyte, the chase.

Colour photograph of a baby wedge-tail eagle on the nest at 'The Chase', Warrandyte.wildlife, eagle, warrandyte, the chase.

Diggers & Mining: Bendigo. Tailings. Markings: DEC74M10. Used as a teaching aid.Kodachromeeducation, tertiary, bendigo

Painting of two pink fish lying head to tail on a tan background. Dated in pen (L.r) '27.5.88'clifton pugh, painting, pinkfish

The name bandicoot is taken from the term ‘pandi-kokku’ which means ‘pig-rat’ in Teluga, an Indian language. The bandicoot is endemic to Australia, and is a nocturnal marsupial. When first discovered, the bandicoot was originally mistaken for a type of rodent. This confusion can still occur among people today who don’t know the difference. However, the bandicoot actually descends from the marsupial lineage. Its most distinguishing features are the pointed snout, big ears, long hairless tail, round black eyes, and plump body. The hair colour is brown or tan, sometimes mixed with black or white markings. The hind limbs tend to be longer than the front limbs, and two of the toes are fused together, similar to the kangaroo. They play an important ecological role – turning over soil, which increases the rate of leaf litter decomposition, soil production and nutrient cycling. They're also critical in dispersing fungi spores, so losing bandicoots (and bettongs) from ecosystems has cascading effects on plant diversity, species composition and structure of forests and woodlands. Due to its immense diversity, the bandicoot has a large range of different body sizes. It typically varies between 12 and 31 inches in length, while the tail adds another four to 12 inches. This makes it on average about the size of a house cat. Males may be up to twice as large as females, but otherwise the sexes are similar in appearance. The main difference exhibited by the female is the rear-facing pouch with six to 10 teats to protect and feed the young. The bandicoot is one of the few marsupials to have a developed placenta. However, this placenta is small and lacks certain features, thus separating it from most other placental mammals. 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 sized bandicoot with a pointy snout, small rounded eyes made of glass, a thin tail, small rounded ears, and sharp clawed legs. The fur in colouring is golden brown with streaks of dark brown, and is of medium length and fine.On wooden mount: BMM5896/ On Catalogue Tag (attached to left foreleg): Bandicoot Mou(...)/ Catalogue, Page. 45/ burke museum, taxidermy, taxidermy mount, fauna, animal, animalia, reynell eveleigh johns, bandicoot, marsupial, peramelemorphia

Plaster relief depicting a chimera with goat's head, lion's mane and serpent's tail.Nonematcham skipper, relief, jewellery, chimera

Round rubber mould containing an oval design depicting a monkey with long tail. Inscribed on reverse 'Animal' along with two sketches; a decorative design and oval.matcham skipper, mould, rubber, animal

This bomb was found on the Bombing Range during the late 1950s.Very few of these bombs were known to have been dropped at Nhill and this is one of only two known to have been recovered unexploded.cylindrical body with rounded nose, plate steel tail fins, fuse fitting on the nose bomb, 2000 pound, bombing range

Jade figure of bird with long tail standing on perch of log with leaves. Similar to 311.2. "WMA 52"

Jade figure of bird with long tail standing on perch of log with leaves. Similar to 311.1."WMA 51"

Lucas Electrical manufactured light and electrical components for many vehicle manufacturers in England and many manufacturers used them as accessories or added extras.Lucas granted Richards Body Builders of Adelaide, Australia, permission to use the phrase 'King of the Road' as their trade nick name.Kidney shaped metal & glass, four lens number-plate & tail light combinationKing of the Road maker's marktail light, stop light, light tail, king of the road light, number plate light

Junkers JU52. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD In a military role, large numbers flew with the Luftwaffe, being deployed on virtually all fronts of the Second World War as a troop and cargo transport; it was also briefly used as a medium bomber.Medium sized dark green model plane with yellow tail fin and German markings. model airplanes, junkers ju52.

Made by internee at Camp 3, TaturaHandmade lead kangaroo in upright position. Nailed at legs and tail to circular wood baseglenk e, kangaroo, lead, ornament, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, ornaments, metal

8 Colour Photographs showing teh remains of Tailings Vats, that were used for leaching .mining, leviathan gold mine

Magdala cum Moonlight Mine c1900 Buildings include the mine managers office, change rooms, crushing battery, retorting room, blacksmith shop and cyanide vats. Fence advertises "Drink RoBur Tea"B/W Photo of Magdala Mine Works in middle distance with two tailing Dams. stawell gold mining

Diorama. Plastic, glass, wood, model of Canberra Bomber #233.Fuel refilling truck with US Star decal on apron. Serviceman refilling on starboard wing tank233 / RAAF badge and small decals on fusalage near cockpit and on tail (plane)model - plane, diorama

This short wooden barbed spear (138.5cm) has the head and tail bound separately to the shaft using sinew and resin. The tail is angled at about 20 degrees to the shaft. The barb is also bound to the head with sinew at 9cm from the spear tip.

Washing Tailings No 9. Coloured illustration of Chinese gold miners , panning, cradling, whim in background.Unknownartwork, print, mining

Colour photograph of "Dawn Preflight" shows a serviceman, standing on a Landrover and working on a tail rotor of a Helicopter.Dawn Preflightphotograph, helicopter