Showing 5215 items
matching position
-
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Platypus, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The platypus is a semi-aquatic, egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia. It is the sole living representative of its family and genus. They can grow up to 63cm in length and weigh up to 3kg, and their life span is typically 6-15 years. The unique mix of physical features of the platypus make it an important subject in the study of evolutionary biology, and a recognisable and iconic symbol of Australia. Furthermore, the platypus is culturally significant to several Aboriginal peoples of Australia. The animal has also appeared as a mascot at national events and features on the reverse of the Australian twenty-cent coin, and is the animal emblem of the state of New South Wales. 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.A long, stocky platypus with a streamlined body and a flat bill. The platypus has four short limbs with webbed feet, and the front-right foot is positioned upright. The hair is short and dense; the upperbody fur has an auburn tint, and the underbody fur is a silver/cream colour. The platypus has two beady black glass eyes.On tag: BMM / 5899 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, platypus, monotreme, mammal, ornithorhynchus anatinus -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Main Street Ringwood, looking east late 1940's
Black and white photograph of Main Street, Ringwood. Clock tower in background in original position. (2 copies) Catalogue card reads, "Whitehorse Rd. looking east - south side 1935. Station entrance just past Carter's on right". Looking East from Whitehorse Rd, not 1935, late 1940s?, 2 copiesTyped below photograph, "Main St. Looking East. Railway Station entrance on right past Carter's - 1935". Small, original print has Main St c1949" written on back. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
Black and white photo of tram base being used for carrying large objects. Tram No. 50u. Note position of Pick-up arm/Armature. Inscription on reverse side: Written in blue ink, top left corner, No. (14). Stamped ion purple: L.B . Manny collection. Photo. No. 772.(written in blue ink).person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE AREA DEVELOPMENT
Typed notes on the development of the Central Nell Gwynne Area for tourism. Mentions restoration of poppet legs, extending safety braces, erect mining type buildings in their correct positions, engine-house over engine-beds, etc to act as a mining museum and to compile a directory dealing with all aspects of gold-mining on the Bendigo goldfield.mine, gold, central nell gwynne mine, central nell gwynne mine, central nell gwynne area development -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 3, John Theodore, BTPS isolating transformer and sub-station and depot storage, 1974
Yields information about the construction of the BTPS sub-station at the depot.Set of 3 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 27mm square slides of work on BTPS isolating transformer and sub-station and depot storage - c1974. See btm3017 for other photographs. .1 - Frank Hanrahan working on the transformer with one his son's observing. .2 - ditto .3 - Main switch and transformer in position. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, substation, depot, electric traction, electric failure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Clyde Croft, Nov. 1974
Black and white photograph of the laying of the rails for Depot Junction turnout in Wendouree Parade in Nov. 1974 by members of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Crane positioning rails, onto sleepers. Road has been dug out for curve. From annual report for 1974/75, date is probably Friday 22/11/1974.On rear in one corner is initials 'CC'trams, tramways, btm, trackwork, wendouree parade, btps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: SUBMISSION RE ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE MUSIC PROGRAM (1983)
Submission re Artists-In-Residence Music Program (1983) - Supporting letter from Mrs Amina Schutz, Convenor, Development Committee for Arts Bendigo 8th Feb 1983. Submission covers - Description of the proposed program; Justification for the program; Recommendations plus Support for the program (names and position). Follows an earlier submission in Dec 1982. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Timetable Board, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1960's
Sheet metal sign, black background, white letters, timetable board, giving first and last trams to City on weekdays, Sat and Sun, with mounting holes. Lettered on one side only, reverse side painted black. Located at Sebastopol terminus. Over painting apparent. For photo of this board in position see item 1269.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture, signs -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet, Cloyne Nursery, A Book of Roses, c. 2011
roses, rose garden, plan, plant list -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Blacksmith Tongs, Unknown
A pair of small vintage handmade blacksmith tongs with two handles called reins, which are riveted together to form a hinge joint for the flat edged tongs. The blacksmith opens and closes the tongs using the handles. They are made of flat mild steel. They were used for holding steel in position and turning it over during forging operations.blacksmithing tools, forging tools, metalworking tools, furnace tongs, tools -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Job Advertisement, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Conductors", 27/08/1991 12:00:00 AM
Job Advertisement - single A4 sheet, titled "Tram Conductors" dated - 27 August 1991 from the PTC Job Bulletin advertising for staff to apply for the position. Lists salary, duties, selection criteria (gives minimum height), desirable attributes, contacts and addresses for applications. Has an image of a bogie car on the bottom of the sheet.In pencil "Applied 4/9/91"trams, tramways, conductors, advertisements, personnel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC
Photo of an Australian soldier taken in a formal position. No identification but likely WW1.Small black and white photo of a soldier in uniform leaning against a stand and holding a baton under his arm. Photo is on the front of a postcard that had not been used.Written on the back "Lizzie Brown" Imprint on corner of photo - " Kalima", some numbers and "Bendigo".ww1, soldier, post card, photo -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Map, Framed Map of the western front 1914-1918, Map made by G.F.Trudgion R.A.E. circa 1916
Map showing position of western front line in 1914 at the start of WW1Map is from circa 1916 showing battle area of the Western Front during WW1Map of the western front 1914-1918North West Europe Shewing the Western Front 1914-1918 War. Below is description of Australian ANZAC's on Western Front and a graph on Comparison of Casualties from Major Western Front Battlesmap, g.f.trudgion, r.a.e., western front, ww1, world war one, north west europe, 1914, 1916, ww1 casulaties -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Tuner -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Warper -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Cap Spinner -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Weaver -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Ring Twister -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Cone Rover -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Winder -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Ring Spinner -
National Wool Museum
Sign
Used to advertise vacant job positions at the entrance to Foster Valley Mill.Cone Drawing -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia Financial Report for the Year ending 30 June 2016, 2016
Annual report information documenting the financial positions and changes at Vision Australia.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia Financial Report for the Year ending 30 June 2023, 2023
Annual report information documenting the financial positions and changes at Vision Australia.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia Financial Report for the Year ending 30 June 2007, 2007
Annual report information documenting the financial positions and changes at Vision Australia.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia Financial Report for the Year ending 30 June 2022, 2022
Annual report information documenting the financial positions and changes at Vision Australia.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia Financial Report for the Year ending 30 June 2011, 2011
Annual report information documenting the financial positions and changes at Vision Australia.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia Financial Report for the Year ending 30 June 2012, 2012
Annual report information documenting the financial positions and changes at Vision Australia.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia Financial Report for the Year ending 30 June 2010, 2010
Annual report information documenting the financial positions and changes at Vision Australia.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph (Item), Cliff Bottomley, Australian News and Information Bureau, Warden Brian Jones shaking hands with Dr Ang Kok-Peng, from the University of Malaya
Dr Ang Kok-Peng was in the first group of twenty-one international students at International House in 1957, originally from the University of Malaya. Brian Jones was the first Warden of International House, selected in 1956, and leaving the position in 1959, taking a position representing the British Council in Cyprus.brian jones, interior