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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Birds in the Nineteenth Century, Ballarat Botanical Gardens Birds, Unknown

Correspondence about how European birds were introduced to Ballarat to complement the introduction of European trees and to remind early settlers of home.Reasons given for the transportation of European birds to Ballarat and details of the birds and how they were brought to Ballarat.4 pages. p.1 1/2 a page entitled Ballarat Birds. p.2 almost 1/2 page, Mr Appleby from Clunes wrote to the Ballarat Town Clerk, 12 December,1891. p.3, 4, entitled The Gardens' Birds. Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat birds, birds in ballarat botanical gardens, james oddie, white swans, charles summers, black swans, mr longley, transportation of european birds, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat
Mont De Lancey
Book, W.f. Morris, Bretherton: Khaki or Field-Grey?, 1929 - (reprint 1935)
A tale of mystery and identity, first published in 1929 is an account of the brutal conditions at the battlefront in WW1 between English and German soldiers. It is an espionage thriller with a twisting and unusual plot with the English soldier G Bretherton as the main character.
Green hardcover book for boys, with the title Bretherton Khaki or Field-Grey? by W.F. Morris as well as the publisher Geoffrey Bles printed in black lettering with the symbol of a bird. 319p. 319p.fictionA tale of mystery and identity, first published in 1929 is an account of the brutal conditions at the battlefront in WW1 between English and German soldiers. It is an espionage thriller with a twisting and unusual plot with the English soldier G Bretherton as the main character.war fiction, romance fiction, spies fiction
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Opening of the Zoo in the Gardens, Extracts from the Ballarat Courier, April 4th and 5th, 1917, 1917

... The opening of the Zoo the Zoological Gardens birds and animals Mr Ben ...

The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens.The Courier articles clearly show the importance of the opening of a Zoo in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens with the Premier of Victoria and other official visitors attending the opening ceremony.one page of transcribed extracts from the Courier, with some words highlighted in bold dated 16/2/2010.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, the opening of the zoo, the zoological gardens, birds and animals, mr ben jahn's bequest, northern gardens reserve, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat
Mont De Lancey
Jug, Circa 1900

Early design ornamental earthenware jug from home of Late Mr. John Burgi.Brown earthenware jug (horn of cornucopia shape). Handle has a stylised bird's head.jugs
Mont De Lancey
Brooch, Circa 1890

Belonged to Mrs. J.B. Aird, Mr. H,N. Lord's grandmother.Gold brooch in a crescent design with a bird feature, and a chain.
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Fauna and Flora, 4 August 1950
States how the Sanctuary has flourished under Mr Pinches with constant additions of animals and birds
Photocopynon-fictionStates how the Sanctuary has flourished under Mr Pinches with constant additions of animals and birds1950s
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Football team, Brighton - Glen Huntly V Clifton Hill, 17/5/1933

Photograph of the Victorian Football Tramway Association, Brighton - Glen Huntly team at its match against Clifton Hill on 17/5/1933. Includes 18 players with other men in the background. The team members are named: Back row, left to right – R? Haughton, ? Carter, J Swallwell, L Mitchell, J Cosson, N Capp, T Barber, W Eccles Centre row, left to right – J Brown, Huston, Chandler, J Loftus, J Lawley (vice captain), N Boucher Front row, left to right – G Slade, J Richards (captain), W J Sheldon, H Bird Clifton Hill won the match, 14.18.102 to 2.5.17 – Brighton’s goal kickers were Slade and Chandler. Best players on the Brighton side were Haughton, Slade, Loftus, Richards, Barber and Bird. See item 7056 for a Life Membership Certificate presented to Mr Boucher in 1947.Demonstrates a photograph of a VFTA football team.Black and White photograph mounted onto a sheet of embossed brown cardboard.Handwritten details on rear in ink.sports, vfta, football, n c boucher
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate, Government Champion Certificate, 1917

Certificate awarded to Messrs. Roger & Andrew at the Burnley Competitions Winter Test 1917 for First Prize Greatest number of eggs laid by one bird - Light Breeds, Section B, 103 eggs. Issued by direction of the Hon. The Minister of Agriculture, signed J.C. Hatton for Director of Agriculture, A. Harts - Chief Poultry Expert, Macaulay - Curator of Exhibitions.Illustration of a certificate on a postcard certificate, mr roger, mr andrew, first prize, eggs, j.c. hatton, a. harts, egg laying competition, macaulay, curator, director of agriculture, chief poultry expert
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Trophy, Silver Cup Won by Linton Fire Brigade, 1880s

Won by Linton Fire Brigade. Found on Linton tip by James Wishart in the 1960s . Mr Wishart donated the goblet to LDHS shortly before his death in 1982.Silver plated goblet with ornate flower and bird pattern on bowl."Won by- Linton Fire Brigade- D. McMillan. G. Bennett. W. G. Sullivan. P. Wishart". On base: "211".linton fire brigade, d. mcmillan, g. bennett, w. sullivan., p. wishart
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Report, The Argus, Melbourne, Sanctuary at Healesville to get Rattlesnakes, 11 July 1947
Mr David Fleay returns from America with variety of animals and birds.
photocopyMr David Fleay returns from America with variety of animals and birds.1940s
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Report, The Age, Melbourne, Sanctuary in Need of Funds, 23 September 1948
Mr McDonald (Acting Premier) to recommend to Cabinet a grant to the Sanctuary to meet costs of fencing and transport of birds and animals.
photocopyMr McDonald (Acting Premier) to recommend to Cabinet a grant to the Sanctuary to meet costs of fencing and transport of birds and animals.1940s
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Report, The Herald, Melbourne, Rare Birds for Sanctuary, 13 December 1947
Mr Pinches hopes to acquire rare birds for breeding with the grant from New York Zoo's grant.
original Mr Pinches hopes to acquire rare birds for breeding with the grant from New York Zoo's grant.1940s
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Report, The Sun News-Pictorial, Melbourne, Rattlesnakes, Skunks for Santuary. Healesville Curator Returning, 11 July 1947
Report from San Francisco re Mr David Fleay returning to Sanctuary with a variety of animals and birds.
photocopyReport from San Francisco re Mr David Fleay returning to Sanctuary with a variety of animals and birds.1940s