Since moving on from tonal pen and pencil work many years ago watercolour has been my medium preference for painting Flora and Fauna. Although better known for my Australian bird studies I do like to portray remnant grassland featuring the terrestrial orchids that occur there. As a Forest Officer for the past 40 odd years working in and around the Grampians area I have been blessed with the opportunity to observe and study much of the wildlife of the area. If you can imagine a peregrine falcon swooping down from a ledge, echidna playing trains, goanna striding to a tree or a sittella placing shingles on the nest This has been much of my life as a forester and artist. This work is one of a number painted by the artist after bushfires in the Grampians. Roger Edwards was a Forest Officer, posted to Cavendish, in SW corner of the Grampians, in 1975. In the 1980s he photographed details of the wildflowers and their recovery after fire. He retired in 2018, enabling him to devote more time to his art.Environment, Wildflowers, Landscape, Botanic artGift of Rob Youl to commemorate artist, Betty Conabere.This painting shows orchids and other native plants regrowing after Grampians bushfire. It is an aesthetic depiction of important ecological processes. wildflowers, lanscape, orchids, bushfire, grampians, environment, recovery after fire, botanic art

Paperback book. The cover photograph shows snow plains, wildflowers, cattle, cattlemen and the mountain scenery across the Howqua Valley in Victoria.non-fictionA book that records the early development of Victoria's alpine regions by the pioneer cattlemen.cattle, victoria, beeding, history, hill farming, mountain life, cattlemen

Kaweka Reserve is a a small reserve of approximately 8ha. The land was donated to the Castlemaine City to be a wildflower Reserve. A management committee was formed in 1966. The committee is still managing the park. Vicroads Edition 6: Map 59E2, 628 H4 Location. Turner St, Castlemaine. From the Castlemaine Post Office, drive north (towards Bendigo) and turn right along Turner Street to the park entrance. What to do: walk along some of the tracks through the park follow the nature trail bird watch have a picnic at the picnic tables. RUSH Dam is a basic free camping area sits alongside Rush Dam in the Greater Bendigo National Park, featuring a single picnic table and wood fire barbecue.Peter Ellis Collection: Seventeen slides of Kaweka Wildflower Reserve, Castlemaine, Lightning Hill Lookout Bendigo, One Tree Hill Lookout Tower Bendigo. Also the Rush Dam free camping area at Kamarooka. Also a slide of an unknown group having a meal or day out; perhaps also a working bee. In addition there are two slides of a house - location not specified; and a working bee clearing along a pipeline at Big Hill. Peter was a chemistry lecturer at the Bendigo Institute of technology.history, bendigo, peter ellis collection, whipstick bendigo, bendigo state forests, kaweka wildflower reserve castlemaine, one tree hill lookout bendigo, lightning hill lookout bendigo, kamarooka, rush dam kamarooka, greater bendigo national park

Photograph. Gertrude Perry Collection. 8 proofs showing a lady in various theatrical costumes. Wrapped in cream paper with 'Wildflower Proofs' written on it and then wrapped in black paper with a greaseproof lining.Allan B. Martin 4 Royal Ave Bendigophotograph, person, gertrude perry collection, wildflower proofs

The Underdown family were early settlers on the Island, possibly in the 1890s. They lived in Reid Street, Rhyll. Name of donor is Ossie or Oswald Underdown.HistoricalLarge pale green sketch book with blank pages covered in native wildflower specimens and each page covered with transparent paper. a few pages of sketches at back of book. Completed in 1912Australian Sketch Bookdrawing book, wildflower collection, native flowers, oswald underdown

Red satin garter, green ribbons and off-white lace on edges. Possibly used in 'Wildflower' production in which Gertrude Perry had a leading role. This item is linked to 6201.118, the flowered headpiece.person, bendigo, gertrude perry

Instructions for the use of Non-Fire Decal with five Wildflower Bouquet decals. The decals have Sturt's Dessert Pea, Banksia, Kangaroo Paw, Flannel Flower, Wattle, Bottlebrush, Heath? And Gum Nuts.ephemera, mementoes, flower decals, peter ellis collection, wildflower bouquet, decal

Local WildflowersLocal Wildflowers - Part of a series of 14 commissioned for Keilor City CouncilAR0006Details of the plant on the back of the painting

Local WildflowersLocal Wildflowers Part of a series of 14 commissioned for Keilor City CouncilAR0007Details of the plant on the back of the painting

Alfred D'Alton is on the left of the photo and his cousin Charles is on the right .The D'Alton's had a keen interest in wildflowers, being heavily involved in the Halls Gap Wildflower Show.Two men dressed in working clothes,one is wearing a vest, the man on the right has braces on his trousers. They are standing beside a bush from which they have picked branches. ...........................................................................................................people, d'alton

A display at the Wildflower Show.The photo shows a stage display with a tent, fireplace with billy hanging on a tripod and a dummy dressed as a camper. There is a man wearing jeans, a jumper, gum-boots and a beanie posing with the dummy. A large painting of rock banded peaks forms the backdrop of the stage. "85 9 27" photo date on lower right side of photo.events, wildflower show

This is a photo of one of a series of wildflower paintings by Henrietta D'Alton. This is one of twelve separate original wildflower paintings mounted within one large frame (this one us on the upper right). Beneath the frame is a plaque which reads "Henrietta D'Alton (1836-1922). This collection of wildflower water-colours won an award at the Colonial & Indian Exhibition of 1886 in London".This is a photo of a painting of a spray of flowers and leaves. There are blue flowers in the upper centre, yellow/red flowers to the right and left and white flowers near the bottom. A few pink flowers are on the lower right."2" appears on the right side of the photo. It is on the original painting.painting, floral

A display in the Historic Section of the 1995 Wildflower Show held in the Halls Gap Hall in 1995. The framed wildflower paintings are by Henrietta D'Alton. Beneath the frame in its current (2010) location in the Halls Gap Hall is a plaque which reads "Henrietta D'Alton (1836-1922). This collection of wildflower water-colours won an award at the Colonial & Indian Exhibition of 1886 in London".The photo shows a display of an historical theme set up in front of a dark fabric draped from a frame and over tables. A framed painting (consisting of twelve individual paintings) can be seen in the centre together with a certificate to its right.events, wildflower show

Local Wildflowers, Local Indigenous PlantLocal WildflowersAR0008Details of the plant on the back of the painting

This is a photo of one of a series of wildflower paintings by Henrietta D'Alton. This is one of twelve separate original wildflower paintings mounted within one large frame (this one is the larger centre painting). Beneath the frame in its current (2010) location in the Halls Gap Hall is a plaque which reads "Henrietta D'Alton (1836-1922). This collection of wildflower water-colours won an award at the Colonial & Indian Exhibition of 1886 in London".This is a photo of a painting of a spray of flowers and leaves. There are red flowers in the centre; yellow/red "pea" flowers and white flowers on the upper left, with white, purple and one small spray of yellow flowers beneath them and white flowers and green/red "bells" on the upper right with white flowers beneath them.painting, floral

A photo of the "Garden Flowers" display from one of the earliest Wildflower Shows.The photo shows a display comprising a table of floral arrangements in vases with panels of photos behind it."One of the first Flower Shows. Garden Flowers 1938 Ida Stanton" written on rear in pen.events, wildflower show

Typed notes on the Bendigo Whipstick. Notes include soiltyes and origin, the origin of the word mallee, suggestions of the origin of the name Whipstick, the mallee eucalypts found there, eucalyptus production, the wattles , wildflowers and their flowering times and the Mallee Fowl. A brief description of the bird's nesting is also included.document, the bendigo whipstick, mallee eucalypts, hakea wattle, 'golden arrow' tour, orchids, birds, mallee fowl

A photo of Stawell Brass Band. The band played at a number of Wildflower Show openings. This shot was taken at the parade held on 29 September 1985, in conjunction with the flower show, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit There was also the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo shows close up shot of brass band members. events, parades

Photo shows a young boy filling a teapot held by a man over an old copper. The man is holding a billy in his other hand.Part of a sign can be seen on the weatherboard wall behind them; it reads, "Progress A(ssociation) Wildflower S(how) Sep (. . .) -30-1st"events, wildflower show

Flowers attached to satin backing board. Board has large pin with elastic attached to secure to head. Falling from base of board are four satin ribbons, presumably to cascade down from headpiece. Could be from the 'Wildflowers' drama production in which Gertrude Perry was a lead.person, bendigo, gertrude perry

The photo was taken at the Halls Gap Wildflower Show in October 1986 (perhaps at the parade held that year?).The photo shows a young boy (perhaps 8 or 9 yo) surrounded by adults, as can be seen by arms and shoulders. The image has been altered to show an uneven cameo image of the boy.events, wildflower show

Stawell Field Naturalists – Opening of Three Jacks Wildflower Sanctuary Oct 1954. Three photographs.stawell

The photo is of a mural displayed at the wildflower show in 1985. It would have been made by the local Halls Gap school children.The photo is of a large, colourful mural consisting of five rows and six columns of different panels, attached to a brick wall. There is a young boy standing in front of the mural.events, wildflower show

The photo is of a mural displayed at the wildflower show in 1985. It would have been made by the local Halls Gap school children.The photo is of a large, colourful mural consisting of five rows and six columns of different panels, attached to a brick wall. There is a a man with a young child sitting on his shoulder and two other people (one with back to camera) in the lower left corner.events, wildflower show

Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 36) Mount - white (Pakon)significant tree, unidentified

Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)greensborough, partington's flat, pear tree, significant tree, partingtons flat

Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)greensborough, partington's flat, pear tree, significant tree, partingtons flat

Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)batman apple tree, corowa crescent, greensborough, malus pumila, plenty river walking trail, significant tree

Part of a presentation on "Significant Trees, Wildflowers and Local Gardens" by Russell Yeoman to the 10 November 2004 Eltham District Historical Society meeting35mm colour positive transparency Mount - white 7 dots (Technodia Italy)batman apple tree, corowa crescent, greensborough, malus pumila, plenty river walking trail, significant tree