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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WONDERS OF THE WILD
A handkerchief box containing 'The Sun-News Pictorial,' cuttings on 'The Wonders of the Wild.' These clips contain photos of Insects, flora, birds, fish, lizards, snakes, trees, marine animals. In serial form 1-100. Dated 1938.Wonders of the Wild. Sun 1938. 1-100place, land, wildlife, lydia chancellor, collection, wildllife, australian flora, australian fauna, plants, animals, australian plants, australian animals, australian wildlife, marine life, australian marine life, australia, sciences -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Article - Newspaper cutting, Mr J Mathews of Esk Street and his corella
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Newspaper cutting of article and photo of Mr J Mathews of Esk St (??) and his corella bird. Hand written notice above articledomestic life, sport - hockey, alan mathews, j mathews -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Jewellery Box (Sieradendoosje)
Links to Dutch East Indies, colonial and Dutch migration history.Wooden box with lid, brass hinges, inlaid design on lid depicting a farm worker, surrounded by foliage, birds and mythical creatures, possibly garuda. Multiple types of wood. Light coloured inlaid piping around sides.arts and crafts -
Clunes Museum
Booklet - SCRAPBOOK
.1 SCRAPBOOK FROM CRESWICK FIELD NATURALISTS CLUB WITH NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS ABOUT NATURE-BIRDS-ANIMALS-CLUNES 1860'S .2 NEWSPAPER CLIPPING 27.2.1980 CRESWICK ADVERTISER .3 NEWSPAPER CLIPPING 13.3. 1980.1 ON COVER: SCRAPBOOK TOM GILCHRIST CUTTINGS PLUS F.N. CUTTINGScreswick field naturalists, tom gilchrist, enid steart -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 5 No 3, November 1953
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 2 - Albury Ski Club Members, Bob Howe and Betty Bird announced their engagement.tom mitchell m.l.a., bob howe and betty bird, albury ski club -
Mont De Lancey
Card - Greeting cards, Sharpes Classic, 1950's
Colourful Christmas cards from the 1950's.Five Christmas cards depicting English style winter scenes: birds, family, woman with umbrella, puppy at a window, a woman with holly. One card of a family scene has a gold coloured satin ribbon on the left side.'To Netta and Neville from Mother Xmas 1954'. Three from Annette & Neville Lord. One from 'Effie M. Macdonald'. The card with the lady with a red parasol has 'Lord" crossed out.greeting cards, christmas cards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Birds, Santon Street Greensborough, 16/06/2018
Birds on overhead wires, Santon Street Greensborough.Digital colour photographsbirds, santon street greensborough -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Bottle sleeves, straw, n.d
From the former Bower Bird Museum, HeywoodSet of 5 straw bottle sleeves used to protect bottles during shipping. Short lengths of straw folded & woven with brown string into a 'cone' shape. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Heywood Consolidated School, Council Minute Book, c. 1951
From the collection of the Bower Bird Museum, Heywood.Heywood Consolidated School Advisory Council minute book July 1951 - September 1965. Heavy cardboard covers, dark green fabric, tan suede spine and cover corners. 'Minute Book' in gold lettering on red, on spine.administrative record, minutes -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Heywood Hotel Guest Register, n.d
From the collection of the Bower Bird Museum, Heywood.Heywood Hotel guest register, 1974. Heavy cardboard covers, green, tan suede spine and cover corners. 'LODGERS REGISTER', in gold on red, on spine.heywood hotel, administrative record, local record -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Cape Nelson Lighthouse, n.d
Formerly from the Bower Bird Museum, HeywoodColoured postcard of Cape Nelson Lighthouse; looking towards the sea. Small octagonal shaped shed on edge of cliff. Three people in foreground.Front: Cape Nelson Lighthouse; bottom left, black italic print. Back: 80c BB pencil, top left. Cape Nelson Lighthouse Portland Vic. (Photo Neil Cutts) - bottom left, blue print Roses Seires Colorview No 1660. Copyright Published by the Rose Stereograph Co., Glen Waverley Victoria' Vertically, left hand side, blue print.postcard, cape nelson, lighthouse, tourism, travel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Brochure, Portland Botanic Gardens, n.d
From the collection of the 'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodSingle A4 sheet of green paper, with black writing, trifold to form pamphlet. Advertising Portland Botanic Gardens.portland, portland botanic gardens, tourism, advertising, visitor, bower bird museum -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Brochure, The Port of Portland, 1950s
From the collection of the Bower Bird Museum. Heywood.16 page Brochure 'The Port of Portland'. Cover pale blue cardboard with black print. An 8 cm diameter window in front cover showing the Port of Portland stage 1 development, which is part of map on page 1. - this is in colour. The remainder of pages in brochure are in black and white.portland, tourism, travel, economy -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper articles, Dramas of a Real Country Practice, September 1987
David Hollands is a country doctor who has had a lifelong passion for birds and bird photography. Born and educated in England he arrived in Australia 1961 with his wife Margaret.Together they were in practice in Orbost from 1963 - 2000.Dr's David and Margaret Hollands have made a significant contribution to the Orbost district with their service to medicine as well as their documentation off its history. These articles are useful research items.Original plus a copy of a newspaper article titled, Dramas of a Real Country Practice. It is from the Herald newspaper of September 9, 1987. The article pertains to the life and practice of Dr David Hollands of Orbost. 2454.1 is the original and 2454.2 is a copy.hollands-david medicine -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Pencils
Supplied to children at Camp 3Pencils (2). 1 red, 1 blueRed "Emperor" (Substitute_ Made in Australia. A royal soverign product (Wartime finish). Blue 751 * "Aristoc" (Bird) Made by Columbia P & C Co. in Australiatatura, war camps, schools, equipment, pencil -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Magpie-Lark, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Magpie-Lark, also commonly known as a Mudlark, is a carnivorous bird found in many regions of Australia, Indonesia, Timor, and Southern New Guinea. They are a non-migratory species and are extremely adaptable to a variety of environments. These environments include dry forest, savannah, grassland, and even urban areas. Magpie-Larks are typically monogamous and are often found in pairs. They are black and white, with a white underbelly, long legs, and a long, thin beak. The females of this species have a white throat, while the males have a white eyebrow and a black throat. While juveniles have dark eyes, mature adults have light irises. This information helps identify this specimen as an adult male. 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 Magpie-Lark is a small to medium-sized bird which has distinctive black and white colouring. The bill is long and thin and is a whitish colour which differentiates it to other Magpie species. When mature, like this particular specimen, the Magpie-Lark have distinctive light irises. The glass eyes provided for this specimen are accurate in colour. This male specimen has a white 'eyebrow' marking and a black chest or bib. This Magpie-Lark stands on a wooden mount with a swing tag attached to its leg.Swing-tag: 20a. / Reed Grallina / See catalogue page 10 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, mudlark, magpie-lark -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School Camp, 1988
The ranger was helping the students from Bulla and MIckleham Primary Schools how to encourage the birds, that they were studying, how to perch on their arms.The children were attending a school camp at Beechworth and one of their activities was to become acquainted with the native birds in the area.A non-digital coloured photograph of a park ranger with a crimson rosella perched on her arm.school camps, beechworth, crimson rosellas, bulla primary school, mickleham primary school -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Condah Racing Club, 1913, Hamilton Spectator, Apr-13
Item was formerly part of the Bower Bird Museum collection.Four page cardboard leaflet, printed in black. Several pieces of sellotape on leaflet. Programme for Condah Racing Club's annual meeting, for Thursday, April 3rd 1913condah, lake condah, race club, recreation, 1913, 1900s -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Directory and Almanac, The Hamilton Spectator Directory and Almanac 1912, 1912
Small booklet of 120 pages, black print on white. Held together by metal staples. Front cover of greenish cardboard P printing & graphics in black. No back cover.non-fictionhamilton, almanac, directory, local business -
Orbost & District Historical Society
journal, Enterprise Press, Voice of the Mountains, October 1979
"The Association was officially launched in November 1967 with the aim of preserving and maintaining good relations and understanding within the cattle industry and between that industry and all bodies and organisations with which the industry is associated in the spheres of Government, and land use and marketing." (ref Mountain Cattlemen's Association web-site) Since 1972, the Mountain Cattlemen’s Association of Victoria, have produced a journal, “The Voice of the Mountains”. This journal commemorates the activities and history of the previous twelve months and bygone years of cattlemen and their families. This item was used in the library of Orbost Secondary College.The journals form a part of Victoria’s history and are a useful research tool.A 48 pp book covered in clear contact. It has a pale green cover with a picture of a hut and a lyre bird. It is titled :"Voice of the Mountains, Journal of the Mountain District Cattlemen's Association of Victoria, October 1979 No 5" and is priced at $2.00.journal-voice-of--the-mountains cattle-industry cattlemen-history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BUTTONS, Est 1939-43
Belonged to David Andrew No 400247 RAAF, KIA 5.4.43. Refer 2084, 2085, 2088. .1) & .2) Buttons, 2 off, round and curved on face, black with a relief of a crown and bird with outstretched wings. Single lug on rear for uniform attachment. .3) & .4) Buttons, 2 off, small, same as in .1) & .2)uniforms, military -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - 'Netherby', Portland, n.d
Black and white photo of 'Netherby', North Portland. Bluestone house, full length verandah, metal verandah posts with wrought iron decoration. Several people on verandah, partly obscured by garden, two in garden; bird in cage on verandahBack: 'Netherby' North Portland Phyl Storer (Kerr)' - handwritten, red biro, top right cornernetherby, bluestone building, historic homestead -
Burrinja Cultural Centre
Horizontal Frieze Decorative Malangan Carving, 1990s
Flat rectangular background with rounded corners at top with high relief carving of two birds on each side, with a snake between them. The head of the snake is in one beak and the tail in the other. Decorated with yellow, black, ochre and white pigments. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Postcard, Wading Birds of Warrnambool, Tapestry commenced February 2012. Postcard printed on its completion
This postcard is a photograph of a section of a large tapestry , 1.8m x 1.9m, which hangs in the foyer of the South West Health Care. This tapestry was funded by the Geoff and Helen Handbury Foundation. It was woven at the Australian Tapestry Workshop, South Melbourne. The postcard “Concerning the Wading Birds of Warrnambool Wetlands” brings to a wider audience, the work of John Wolesley as well as the craftsmanship of the weavers in presenting his original watercolor in a different medium. The tapestry itself was commissioned by Warrnambool Base Hospital.Background is in muted shades of blue and browns with larger birds in foreground and smaller ones in the background. The texture of the tapestry is clearly visible. The back of the postcard has South West Healthcare logo in top left corner and credits in bottom section.South West Healthcare logo, Artist John Wolseley, Weavers, Chris Cochius, Pamela Joyce, Milena Paplinka, Photo credit, Jeremy Weihrauch. warrnambool, warrnambool base hospital, tapestry, john wolesley, south west health care, geoff and helen handbury foundation, australian tapestry workshop, weavers. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Avis Quarrell, Warrnambool on the Shipwreck Coast, 1994
A photographic history of Warrnambool and surrounds.Soft card cover with photograph of the Portuguese Padrao and Lake Pertobe surrounded by gold navy blue text. Back cover has photo of birds flying across the sea in cloudy sky. 36 Pages with text and coloured photographs.non-fictionA photographic history of Warrnambool and surrounds.warrnambool, shipwreck coast, portuguese padrao, southern right whale, lady bay -
Orbost & District Historical Society
curtains, c. 1900 - 1920
Made and donated by Marjorie McKeown (nee Ford). This item is an example of a home-made item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the ffirst half of the 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Two black curtains made of heavy material. One is a straight curtain with a pocket hem and the other is smaller, with a curved lower hem and a deep black fringe. Both curtains have been decorated with large appliqued flowers and birds.home-decoration womens-handcrafts -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Goblet, Desmond Clen-Murphy, 1975
Dr. Dai Davies presented this Goblet as a gift to the Faculty as the first appointed Burnell-Jose visiting Professor, Postgraduate Committee in Medicine, S.A. May - June 1976. At the time, Dr Davies was the Consultant Anaesthetist St George's Hospital, London and during this event was elected to Honorary Fellowship of the Faculty of Anaesthestists, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. The Burnell-Jose Visiting Professorship commenced in Adelaide in 1975 in honor of Mary Burnell, the first woman Dean of the Faculty from 1966 to 1967 and the first woman President of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists in 1955. Very few women had assumed major anesthesia roles in the world during this period. The Goblet's provenance is supported by an original booklet, which certifies its origin from Chichester Cathedral (1075), Sussex, England. In 1975, a limited edition of 600 goblets were commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Chichester Cathedral, Reverend Walter Hussey, to commemorate the ninth century of the Foundation. This Goblet is number 46 of the edition and the booklet is signed by Walter Hussey. The Goblet is historically associated with Chichester Cathedral and Walter Hussey, who was a great patron of the arts during the 1970's.Solid silver, with pure gold overlaying the modeled stem and interior of the cup. Trefoil shaped goblet cup with tapering profile. The stem is supported by a sheaf of wheat and bird design. The goblet came in its own case with a booklet of authenticity. [central base] NUMBER / 46 / OF A LIMITED EDITION / OF 600 MADE BY ORDER OF / THE DEAN AND CHAPTER / TO COMMEMORATE / THE NINTH CENTENARY OF / THE FOUNDATION OF / CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL / IN 1075 / AURUM / DCM [and hallmarks of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths] •[around base] D.M. DAVIES / ADELAIDE 1976dr davies, dai, burnell, mary, chichester cathedral, burnell-jose visiting professor, murphy, desmond-clen, hussey, walter, ninth century of the foundation of chichester cathedral -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: GRAVEL HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Colour photograph showing a painted scene of gumtrees. Koalas, kookaburra, blossoms, sulphur crested cockatoo, gumnuts, ringtail possum, wombat, kangaroo, Echidna, lyre bird. Gravel Hill Primary School. 1988 Production 'The Wallaby Track''artwork, acrylic, australiana -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Plaque - Plaque 1981 Rotary International Pacific Region Conference, Betty L. Barberis
This item was donated to Wodonga Historical Society by the artist, Betty L. Barberis. Betty Barberis nee Barton was one of 12 children born to Roderick Barton and Myrtle Ann Hore of Gundowring in the Kiewa Valley. She was born in 1927 and attended Upper Gundowring Primary School. Betty was encouraged to enter a project for the "Young Farmers" by illustrating a book. She won first prize for Victoria and the book was exhibited at the Royal Melbourne Show. This resulted in Betty attaining a Manual Art Teacher's Studentship which she completed at Wangaratta Technical School. Here she learned many new skills ranging from garment design to ceramics. She also attended Melbourne Teachers College. Betty created many decorative banners, the first being for the Australian section of the World Scout Jamboree in 1948. Over her long career she was to create many other banners and commissioned work for significant organisations and institutions . Betty’s great body of work included landscapes, millinery, ceramics, and a bronze sculpture of her husband Vern Barberis who was a fellow schoolteacher and represented Australia as a weightlifter, winning a bronze medal at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952. She also illustrated several books and had exhibitions in many galleries including in Albury. Betty passed away at The Grange, Wodonga on 26 November 2013. The 1981 Rotary International Pacific Region Conference was held in the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, between 26 and 29 November 1981. More than 5,000 Rotarians from around the Pacific attended the conference in Melbourne to discuss 'The Future of the Pacific Region'. Speakers included the Honourable Malcolm Fraser, Rotary International President Stan McCaffrey, President Elect Horoji Mukasa, Ranald McDonald, representing the media, Sir Ian McLennan, representing industry, Japanese former Ambassador Nobuhiko Ushiba and Philippines Deputy Consul General Mrs Minerva Falcon, both representing diplomatic services, as well as other Rotarians. A limited number of plaques were produced from quality imported porcelain.This item represents a major event held in Melbourne for Rotary International and is also the work of a prominent artist from the Wodonga district.2 ceramic plaques designed by Betty Barberis for the emblem of the 198T Rotary International Pacific Region Conference held in Melbourne in 1981. The plaque bears the Rotary emblem, slogan and other text as well as an image of a kangaroo and lyre bird.In top banner: "SERVICE - ABOVE - SELF" In central circle: "ROTARY INTERNATIONAL" around 1981 In lower banners: "PACIFIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA".betty barberis, rotary international, 1981 rotary international pacific region conference -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Malcolm & Jane Caulder, Victoria’s Box Iron Bark Country - A Field Guide, 2002
This is the definitive guide to the Box-Ironbark forests of Central and North-East Victoria First published in 1994 as The Forgotten Forests. By the Victorian National Parks Association Ltd.Cardboard cover with yellow band at top containing Title in green print, below which are 3 colour photographs one showing bushland, one showing closeup of a flower, the other showing a bird. Logo for the Victorian National ParksVictoria's Box-Ironbark Country. A Field Guide Autographed by Ian McCann (Photographer)stawell