Tetragraptus fruticosus (J. Hall) 3 br. Bendigonian. Pale grey rock, one specimen. Sticker with 'Be19' alongside graptolite. Graptolite specimen was formerly held in the School of Mines Museum, Pall Mall, Bendigo.

Metal candle holder, cylindrical, open top and bottom, with metal spike attached. Used by underground miners. Candle holder was stuck into timbers or rock to provide light. Small stub of candle in holder. Wick fraying.gold mines, mining equipment, candle holder

Sepia tone coloured photograph, R.G.Ford's Submarine Rock Drill and Compressor Made for Melbourne Harbour Trust (c.1879), Markings on rear of photo read 'Central Deborah Collection Copied 18 December 2001'photograph, harbor, r.g.fords, submarine rock drill & compressor

The 'Black Saturday' bushfires were a series of bushfires that ignited across the Australian state of Victoria on and around Saturday, 7 February 2009. It was Australia's worst ever natural disaster. The fires occurred during extreme bushfire-weather conditions and resulted in Australia's highest ever loss of life from a bushfire: 173 people died and 414 were injured as a result of the fires.This work is by a local contemporary artist with a national and international reputation for figurative and portrait works. The 'Black Saturday' series is a powerful investigation of emotion and grief as experienced by many Nillumbik residents during the 2009 'Black Saturday' bushfires. A cluster of bronze figurines either stand alone or embrace in groups. Their expressions and gestures of despair are made more pertinent with the raw like application and surface treatment of the material used. The 'Black Saturday' series is a challenging work, but one that encourages healing, connection and empathy. Solitary figure sitting on rock/log with elbows resting on knees and hands on head. Face looking down in despair. Surface treatment is textured. Dark metallic brown colour with figure starting to turn a green patina.Sticker underside of sculpture 'No. 205640 (AP)'wegner, figurine, bronze, black saturday, sculpture

Copy of a postcard labelled Lower Olinda Falls. There is an original postcard in the collection depicting the same image but with a young man sitting on a rock upper LHS. That postcard identifies the area as Upper Olinda Falls - which is correct.Printed on front: Lower Olinda Fallsolinda falls, lower olinda falls, upper olinda falls, olinda

An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Three quarter length sepia studio portrait of Orlando Henry Beater Christian in uniform holding a cornet. He wears a cap and is posed with the cornet in his left hand, leaning on a cushion atop a fake rock.hawthorn band, orlando henry beater christian, christian-washfold collection

In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of jaggered basalt rock covering most of high country SSW of Tindal RAAF Base, Northern Territory. Photo was taken to illustrate reports of patrols during Exercise " Northern Explorer" September 1988.

Colour photograph of the sand dredge, April Hamer, working inside the entrance off Bullock Island. Ocean in background, rock groynes of the entrance visible, a fishing boat coming through the entrance. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, dredging

Black and white small format postcard of the man-made entrance to the Gippsland Lakes taken from Jemmys Point. It also shows the rock groynes at Bullock Island and entrance to Cunninghame Arm. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, topography

Significant to mining history of Bendigo.Black and white photograph: metal mine cage at level in Napoleon mine. Man standing on right hand side looking directly at cage, with both arms raised. Lengths of timber and rock rubble on floor of level. Written in pencil on back of photograph : 'Nap. main shaft 22/6/36 opposite No. 10 plat' napoleon gold mine, mine machinery, plat, shaft

Job 56M431 Rock strata foundations This is what the bridge is founded on downstream side Kinglake abutment November 1959 Contractor W.E. WolfRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, yow yow creek, 1959-11

Henley Road at Watsons Creek showing excavation at western pier Rock at contract level, slight underground flow Early April 1961Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bend of islands, cr. charis pelling, henley road, henley road bridge, kangaroo ground, oxley bridge, watsons creek, w.e. wolf, bridge construction, road construction, 1961-04

View of Sister's Rock's looking East. To the right in the photo is a horse and person on the buggy. Graffiti is covering the lower sections of the rocks. c 1900.Copy of postcard of Sister Rocks with a person man sitting on horse & buggy. Two copies of the postcard.Sister Rocks, Stawell.tourism

This glass slide captures the unveiling of the two cannons at Queen Victoria Park which were secured by Sir Isaac Isaacs and presented to Beechworth in 1901. In the foreground, elegantly dressed ladies and dapper gentlemen can be seen gathering around the park's iconic rock, with excited children looking on from the sides. Atop of the rock stands an intricately designed gas lamp that has since been removed but evidence of its existence still remains. The unveiling of these two cannons would have been a celebratory affair for those in attendance, marking a momentous occasion for Beechworth residents that was captured in this lantern slide. Sir Isaac Isaacs was an influential figure in Beechworth, having grown up and studied there. He began his education at the Common school and eventually graduated as dux of the Beechworth Grammar School. His commitment to public service was evident early on and he was elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1892, representing Bogong, a district which included Yackandandah and Beechworth. During his time in office he pushed for better education, healthcare, employment opportunities and housing for the people of Beechworth. Lantern slides, sometimes called 'magic lantern' slides, are glass plates on which an image has been secured for the purpose of projection. Glass slides were etched or hand-painted for this purpose from the Eighteenth Century but the process became more popular and accessible to the public with the development of photographic-emulsion slides used with a 'Magic Lantern' device in the mid-Nineteenth Century. Photographic lantern slides comprise a double-negative emulsion layer (forming a positive image) between thin glass plates that are bound together. A number of processes existed to form and bind the emulsion layer to the base plate, including the albumen, wet plate collodion, gelatine dry plate and woodburytype techniques. Lantern slides and magic lantern technologies are seen as foundational precursors to the development of modern photography and film-making techniques.This glass slide captures social and historical significance as it represents a moment of celebration for Beechworth residents and symbolises an important milestone in the town's history. This lantern slide stands testament to a special moment in Beechworth’s history and its significance continues to be remembered today. It is also an example of an early photographic and film-making technology in use in regional Victoria in the time period.Thin translucent sheet of glass with a circular image printed on the front and framed in a black backing. It is held together by metals strips to secure the edges of the slide. burke museum, beechworth, lantern slide, slide, glass slide, plate, burke museum collection, photograph, monochrome, queen victoria park, rock, victoria, cannons, isaac isaacs, governor-general, politicians, judges, indigo shire, north-east victoria, 19th century, nineteenth century, parks

Ticket issued by the Victorian Railways for the Motor Coach (bus) replacement service on the former Sandringham to Beaumaris tram route. Issued for sections 1 to 4, price 6d. Note: The ticket number is also printed on the top or stub of the ticket. This section would normally be retained on the stub itself. The section of tram line from Black Rock to Beaumaris closed in 1931 and the section from Sandringham to Black Rock closed in 1956.Demonstrates the type of ticket used on the replacement Sandringham to Beaumaris bus service.Ticket - off white paper, black printing with green price - No. 126123vr, victorian railways, tickets, sandringham, beaumaris, buses

The photograph shows VR tram 25 with uniformed tram crew standing on the ground beside the driver's cab entrance with the driver holding a hand rail. On the left is part of a chemist shop verandah and a picket fence. VR 25 originally operated on the broad gauge track from St Kilda Station to Brighton, then in 1919 was converted to standard gauge to operate on the Sandringham to Black Rock line. The location of this photograph is the Black Rock terminus.Yields information about VR tram 25Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.In biro on the rear "Melbourne K J Magor No. per K Train 1110 aBx"vr tram, tram 25, uniformed crew, picket fance, st kilda station, brighton, sandringham, balck rock, broad gauge, standard gauge, terminus

Stawell Tourist InformationA Page folded in half to make 4 pages with large print and small print split into two columns as well as two photographs on the right side"Stawell" with Two photographs showing Pioneer's Lookout on Big Hill. " "The Gateway" to the Grampians" above the other Photograph which shows a rock formation known as The Grand Canyon. which is located in the Grampians.stawell tourism

Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Tapered head used in blacksmithing or for rock chippingHammer medium size, metal head, wooden handle, pointed on one end and square on the other. Handle thick at bottom end and tapered at top where head fits on.kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, metal

Made by internees at camp 3, using wood sourced from under the barracks ie : stumps. Tapered head used in blacksmithing or for rock chippingMedium size hammer head made from metal. Square at one end and tapered at other. Hole in middle for handle. No handle.kazenwadel, blacksmith, wood, tools camp 3, metal

During summer, after the last load of rock for the week had been delivered to the landing, the trolley would be used as transport for a picnic in the bush nearby.Black and white photograph of two men and three young women in summer dresses and hats sitting on a trolley on the Mississippi Creek tramline. One man in tidy suit, the other appears to be in working clothes. Dense bush in background, tea cup on cross beam of trolley. East Gippsland Victoriatramline, people

Photo shows 51 in Fernhill Road on the Sandringham to Black Rock tramway that was operated by the Victorian Railways . The tram line closed on 5-11-1956Yields information the Sandringham to Black Rock tramway.Photograph - Black and White, printed on an A4 sheet.At one end of the print " #219 7540 No. 51 grinds up Fernhill Road 13-5-1956"trams, tramways, bay road, sandringham, black rock, vr trams, fernhill road, tram 51

Photo is of 'The Pinnacle' lookout with Lake Bellfield in the background flanked by the Mt. William range. the photo is typical of 'tourism' photos taken by the Victorian Railways.Photo shows a man and a woman on top of a rocky outcrop that overlook a valley. A lake with a dam wall and rock tiers cut into the hillside can be seen as well as cleared areas some buildings. the lookout is enclosed with a wire fence.scenery, lookouts

Phyllograptus Augustifolius, Figured by E.A. Ripper. White coloured rock, one-stipe graptolite specimen. Sticker with 'CH 36' near specimen. Graptolite specimen was formerly held in the School of Mines Museum, Pall Mall, Bendigo.

Isograptus manu briatus T.S.H, Yapeenian. Pinkish coloured rock, one whole and parts of other graptolite specimens visible. 'Ya44" on sticker Fossil collection was formerly held by the School of Mines Museum, Pall Mall, Bendigo.

Copy of an article from the Bendigo Advertiser 1/9/1990 mentioning the Cornish influence on Victorian gold mining during the 1880's and 1890's. Also mentioned is population growth, rock drills and miner's phthisis.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - cornishmen brought their mining skills to bendigo, bendigo advertiser 1/9/1990, dr charles fahey, cornish association of bendigo and district, bendigo college of advanced education, george lansell, the mining exchange, beehive building, eaglehawk fire station, george ellis