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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Musk Lorikeet, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Musk Lorikeet is a bright coloured bird which commonly resides in south-eastern Australia. They also live in the drier areas of Tasmania. These birds are common in suburban and urban areas and are nomadic, meaning they are willing to travel significant distance to find flowering trees. The bright colours of this Lorikeet enable the bird to camouflage in dense foliage. 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 Musk Lorikeet is a beautiful species of parrot with mainly green plumage. it has a patch of yellow on the side of the breast which has faded to a grey on this specimen. This could be due to the impact of the taxidermy process or a product of time. The bird has an orange patch on the forehead and band through he eye to the ear coverts which has also faded from a brighter red colour. The crown of this bird is grey and would have been a grey-blue colour originally.87a / (89a)? Musk Lorikeet / See catalogue, page 24. /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, lorikeet, musk lorikeet -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Carolina Squirrel, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Squirrel is a small to medium sized member of the rodent family Sciuridae. They are commonly located in America, Eurasia and Africa. The Squirrel was introduced to Australia by humans. Interestingly, the tail of the Squirrel serves the purpose of keeping the rain, wind or cold off the body of the animal, to help it cool off in hot weather, to counterbalance when moving and can be utilized as a parachute when jumping from one location to the next. Squirrels consume foods that are rich in protein, carbohydrates and fats. They eat nuts, seeds. fruits and vegetation. 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.The Carolina Squirrel specimen has dark coloured fur with paler colouring on the face and hands. It grasps a nut between its hands and stands on a wooden platform. A paper tag hangs from the right arm with a smaller tag attached to the left. The squirrel has dark black glass eyes and sharp claws on the hands and feet. A.4481 BMM7535 35. Carolina Squirrel / Catalogue, Page, 49 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, squirrel -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Squirrel, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Grey Squirrel is a small to medium sized member of the rodent family Sciuridae. This species is commonly located in England, Wales and central Scotland. They are known for their agility and ability to climb trees. Interestingly, the tail of the Squirrel serves the purpose of keeping the rain, wind or cold off the body of the animal, to help it cool off in hot weather, to counterbalance when moving and can be utilized as a parachute when jumping from one location to the next. Squirrels consume foods that are rich in protein, carbohydrates and fats. They eat nuts, seeds. fruits and vegetation. 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.This specimen has silver-grey fur with a pale cream coloured underside. The tale stands tall along the back of the specimen and is bushy. The specimen is of a smaller size and has no tuffs on its ears. It stands on a wooden platform and has two paper tags tied to its hands. One hand is stylized in a raised position while the other remains downward.A.4483 / 39. Ash-coloured / Squirrel / Catalogue. page, 49 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, squirrel -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Group with car outside Merlin Confections, Ringwood. Undated, possibly c1951
Written on catalogue card, "Merlin Chocolates, Brewer, P.J. Clary, ?, ?". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Eastland, during construction 1966-1967
Catalogue card reads, "Eastland, during construction". (2 views) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Car park Eastland, near Safeways. Ringwood (undated)
Catalogue card reads, "Car park Eastland, near Safeways". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Motor Inn, Ringwood, 1982
Catalogue card reads, "Ringwood, 1982. Ringwood Motor Inn." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Versteegen's, 34 New Street, Ringwood, 1982
Catalogue card reads, "Ringwood, 1982. Versteegen's, New Street". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Road making in Ringwood (very old) (undated)
4 men in front of tent and wagon.Catalogue card reads, "Road making in Ringwood (very old)". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowling Green, November 1969, with Eastland (far left) and houses in Adelaide Street and Miles Avenue
Eastland to left, Adelaide St and Miles Ave with housesWritten on catalogue card, "Ringwood Bowling Green, November 1969". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Extract, Lilydale Shire - municipal details c.1900
Catalogue card states the pages are, 'Lilydale Shire - municipal details.' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View of the Dandenongs from Loughnan Hill (no date)
Catalogue card reads, "View of the Dandenongs from Loughnan Hill". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowling Club members(undated)
Catalogue card reads, "Ringwood Bowling Club members". [no date]. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Tennis match - Jubilee Park
Catalogue card reads, "Tennis match - Jubilee Park" [no date]. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 1st Heatherdale Scout Group (undated)
Catalogue card reads, "1st Heatherdale Scout Group". [no date] -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City of Ringwood celebration, 1960. Officials'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Float by Coles'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Borough of Ringwood Celebrations Programme - December 1924 - marking Ringwood's separation from Shire of Lilydale
Catalogue card reads, 'Programme - Borough of Ringwood Celebrations, 1924.' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Proclamation of the City of Ringwood procession - 19 March, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration of City, 1960. Float in parade'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
Catalogue card reads, 'City celebrations, 1960. Floats in procession'.