The Northern Hawk-owl is a nomadic and generally solitary bird, although they can occasionally be seen in pairs. While these birds resemble owls, their behaviour is more similar to that of a hawk, hence their name. Normally active during the day (similar to the hunting habits of a hawk), they prefer to reside in boreal forest, grasslands, shrublands and temperate, cold and polar zones. Located in North America, Europe and Asia, these owls can also occasionally be found during migration, in the northern United States. There are three subspecies in North America, Central Asia and Siberia. At the present time (2021), its numbers are stable and so it is therefore considered of ‘least concern’ on the IUCN Red List, indicating it is not yet endangered. This particular specimen has been correctly mounted and presented as a relatively accurate representation of the actual bird. 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 Northern hawk-owl's face features white and brown soft feathery plumage and a dark brown border around its face/chin area, with a dark cream curving beak soft yellowy brown coloured eyes. Its front breast feathers are generally off white in colour with some flecks of brown. It has a long brown tail with off white banding, with creamy white claws. The owl has speckled brown and white plumage over the back of its body and wings and some areas of more solid brown are present around the back of its neck and top of wings. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and two identifying tags hang from its right leg, while a metal numbered tag hangs from its left.Swing-tag: 38 / Rayed Swin Owl –/ See Catalogue, Page 53. Tag with faded script: No 33 Strix[?] / misarea[?] / Sweden[?] Metal tag - digits on metal tag appear to read, either ‘5028’ or ‘6028’taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, surnia ulula, strigidae, northern hawk-owl, hawk-owl, canadian owl, hudsonian hawk-owl, owl, canada, asia, europe, north america

Standard Army issue BVD underwearUnderwear, BVD green colour, shorts style with fly in front, elastic waist band.On tag in front, “B.V.D size 38 - 1970 (arrow up) 8420 - 66 - 021 - 5783” Tag on back,”Army No ............... Name .............”clothing, underwear bvd, army issue

This uniform dress is a rare example of a trainee nurses uniform of [ca.1930’s]a one off example dress uniform with V shaped yoke on back.Press studs and hooks and eyes used join opening front of bodice [ca.1930’s].Brass like metal buttons.dress design

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Anzac March, c1950's. Salvation Army Band."

City of Ballarat Band official photograph on winning the championship brass band contests at Ballarat.Inscribed in biro on back of card mount, "Michael Taffe 2nd back row 2nd from right."

Lila Elizabeth Thompson & Lloyd Frederick Henseleit were married at Church of Christ, Kaniva on Saturday, November 17th 1956The Thompson and the Henseleit families are from the district.1956 Wedding gown of white figured nylon organza over satin featuring a V shaped neckline front and back. The skirt was styled in a bouffant H-line with a satin band tying in a big bow at the back and falling into two satin panels each side of the train.wedding dress, lila thompson, church of christ, kaniva, november 17 1956, vintage - dresses, textiles - bridal - fashion, lloyd henseleit

An olive green hardcover Holy Bible, Authorized Version of the New and Old Testaments with a wide brown band at the edge next to the spine and triangular corners on the right edges. There is a fine gold line along these features. The brown decorative patterned spine has five raised bands across it with Holy Bible in gold letters printed at the top. The pages have gilt edges and the end papers are colourfully marbled. There is no pagination. It contains the Old and New Testaments with Twenty Thousand Emendations (revisions or corrections). The title page has all the publisher details. Following is a Preface, a Canonical Order of the Old and New Testaments and a fold out faded coloured Map of the Countries mentioned in the Bible. The first two pages of Genesis at the front is badly torn. At the back there is a faded pale coloured map of Palestine in the time of our Saviour illustrative of the Books of the Evangelists, and also of the History of the New Testament. There is an Appendix or General Index of Places and Rivers. non-fictionA Holy Bible containing the Authorized Version of the Old and New Testaments with Twenty Thousand Emendations. There is a Preface, a Canonical Order of the Old and New Testaments and a fold out faded coloured Map of the Countries mentioned in the Bible. At the back there is a coloured map of Palestine in the time of our Saviour illustrative of the Books of the Evangelists, and also of the History of the New Testament. There is an Appendix or General Index of Places and Rivers. religious books, bibles, the holy bible

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book has a black cover with title, author's name and Australian Army badge embossed in gold on spine. Front of dustjacket has a black and white photo 'Westen Australian night nurses in 14 AGH, Abbassia, Egypt in 1918. Under this part of tile is printed in dark grey and red brown on a cream background. Rest of title is printed in white on a dark grey band. Authors name is printed in white on a red brown background. Title and authors name are printed in white on a red brown background along with Australian Army Badge (gold) and publisher's mark. On the back of the dustjacket is a summary of the book printed on a cream background, below which is a black and white photo 'No 2 Australian General Hospital, Mena, Egypt, January 1915non-fictionThe author draws on personal diaries, interviews, service records, hospital diaries and autobiographies to create an absorbing and meticulously constructed book showcasing the breadth and significance of the contributions Army nurses made during World War I. In becoming part of the AIF these women fashioned the role of the Australian military nurseaustralian army nurses, military nursing-australia-history, nurses-australia-history, world war 1914-1918 - medical care, alfred nurses

Circular beret-like black straw ladies hat with fine black elastic band attached to back. Hat is decorated on the back edge with a large stiffened nylon sateen and woven nylon ribbon styled like a bow. Label sewn inside.On label; 'Kasmo Design Melbourne'costume, female headwear, trades, millinery

Book - with sub title "Electric Tramway Rolling Stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", priced at $1, published by Traction Publications of P.O. Box 438, Canberra City in 1971, 3rd edition with a small corrigenda sheet. Describes Melbourne s tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover, has W7 1010 with green and black banding and price. On page 1 is a map of Melbourne tramways drawn in 1971, but showing abandoned lines as well. Page ii, inside cover, has a list of Traction Publications. Back cover has a end on photograph of SW6 940. Outside of covers is gloss paper. Corrigenda sheet - 85mm sq has been glued inside its own cover. See item 8604 for a marked up copy by Norm Cross in preparation of the 4th edition.Book - "Destination City" - card covers - 84 pages - centre stapled.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb

Dedicated to all nurses who have contributed to and have been part of the Alfred Hospital 1871-1996. Special bound copy dedicated to Von ClinchWritten by Alfred nurse Helen Paterson with the support of the Alfred Hospital Nurses League, the book tells the story of Alfred nurses from the opening of the hospital in 1871. The closure of the school of nursing in 1992 was the catalyst for the book but the story continues.Special Edition- Illustrated hardcover book with dark blue/grey/red/gold marble effect front and back cover. Black leather corners and spine. Title and author's name are embossed in gold on a red background on spine. Also on spine are 13 gold bands and 5 gold decorations. The book has a matching cardboard sleeve.On title page there is a handwritten dedication "Presented to Von Clinch with our thanks for a terrific project, all the best Andrew" (publisher)alfred hospital, helen paterson, nurses’ history/story

Illustrated book, with three black and white photographs of Wilma Oram Young (as student nurse, in army uniform and in older age). There is a mid-brown band above this photo on which the title is printed in black and white, below the photos there is a black band on which the author's name is printed in light brown. Spine has mid brown background with title printed in black, author's name in light brown, and publisher's mark in white. The back cover has a summary of the book printed in black ink on a light brown background.non-fictionThis is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a prisoner of war for three and a half years during World War II, Wilma Oram, a young Australian nurse experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners, she also experienced humankind at its best. Following her return to Australia, Wilma was inspired to help her fellow ex-POWs and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL.wilma oram young, nurses-australia-biography, world ward 1939-1945-prisoners and prisons-japaneses

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Mail 11/6/53. Coronation procession at Ringwood led by Ringwood Citizens Band. The March is shown from the Fire Station to the Town Hall."

Textiles. Fine linen fabric, white in colour. A 19 cm wide panel of fabric has been sewn to the top of the cover and is edged on three sides with finely embroidered broderie anglaise featuring a circular, six petalled flower impression. A panel of the same broderie runs through the centre of the panel and is bordered by a band of three pin-tucks on each side. An envelope of the linen fabric backs the bolster pillow.textiles, domestic, bolster pillow case with pintucks

Textiles. Finely woven linen bed spread, white in colour, and with a ''turn-back'' top to come over or under the pillows. A 10.5 cm deep band of cotton lace trims the edge of this turn-back, and is gathered around the two lower corners, and extends 74 cm. along the side edges of the turn-back. An insert of lace, 2.5 cm wide, also outlines the turn-back, 8 cm from the edge of the linen. The lace trim has a scalloped edge, and a corded effect. Above the narrow band of lace, are beautifully embroidered initials CF. Some small red cotton embroidery on top hem-left hand corner. Embroidered in white cotton satin stitch, the initials are embellished with floral motifs and leaves, and some embroidered eyelets May be the initials of Caterina (Ina) Lamaro who married Giovanni "Jack" Favaloro, or Caterina "Kitty" Lopes who married Salvatoro "Salve" Favaloro.textiles, domestic, woven linen bed spread

Book with turquoise coloured cover. Front cover has light blue band at top. On this band letters 'ashsa' are printed in turquoise ink. Series name and publishers name are printed in white ink on front cover, title and author's name are printed in black ink on front cover and spine. non-fictionIndustrial relations in Nursing in Victoria between 1982 and 1985, including the establishment of Committee of Enquiry into nursing in Victoria in 1983, and the nurses strike of 1985.collective bargaining-nursing-victoria, industrial relations-victoria, labor disputes-victoria, strikes and lockouts-nursing-victoria, labor unions

Book has black and white photo of "Cav and Pag" in a rooftop performance, Melbourne Hospital, Lonsdale Street 1928 on front cover. On the back cover is a black and white photo "fresh air for all"-patients on the balconies of the Lonsdale Street hospital in1916. These photos have white borders. Also on front cover is the hospital crest prior to 1935. There is 46mm wide maroon coloured band between two narrow gilt stripes near bottom of cover. On this band, title is printed in white and gilt in, on front cover, on back cover synopsis of book is printed in white ink. Title is also printed in gilt ink on white coloured spine. Approximately 100 photos from RMH Archives within.non-fictionThe story of nursing at the Royal Melbourne Hospital as told in pictures. Comprising of 100 annotated photographs from the RMH Archives, the images give a rare glimpse of the places and people that marked the learning experience and lives of thousands of young nurses who graduated from the RMH nursing school.royal melbourne hospital-nursing-history, royal melbourne hospital-history, nurses-victoria-history, hospitals - victoria - history

When Norway surrendered in 1940, citizens in overseas locations banded together to form a volunteer force. It was eventually officially recognised and grew to be an effective fighting force in the taking back of Norway.Dark cover magazine with picture of soldier on front with an arctic snow background with several grounded gliders behind him. Arctic scene going over to the back. Contents contain pictures and descriptions of establishment of free Norway Forces and their growth as a viable fighting force.Headed "Arctic War - Norway's Role on the Northern Front."ww2, magazine, norway resistence

Photograph - black and white. A musical group of 12 people, 5 women, 7 men. A Island in the Pacific scene on the front of the drum. Looks like 2 ukulele's in the back row. Everyone wearing a lei around their necks. Written on back on photo 'George left front'.organization, club/society, musical band, musical band. m.rose.

1. & 2. Shorts - Khaki colour wool/polyester fabric. Waist band, belt loops, fob pocket front, two side pockets, one inset back pocket with button and cover flap. Nylon and metal zipper fly. Green colour plastic buttons. Lining - all pockets, green colour polyester fabric. Manufacturers label - white colour cotton fabric - on back pocket lining.Manufacturer's label - black ink print. 1. "A.G.C.F./ VIC 1978/ ^/ 8405.66.090.0094/ SIZE 95/ NO./ NAME". 2. "A.G.C.F./ VIC 1997/ ^/ SIZE 92.5/ 8405.66.090.0093/ / NO./ NAME". 1. & 2. "DRY CLEANING PREFERABLE/ MAY BE HAND WASHED/ AS FOR WOOL/ CLOSE SLIDE FASTENER/ PRIOR TO PRESSING. REPRESS/ ON ORIGINAL CREASES". passchendaele barracks trust, uniforms, army service dress shorts

badge awarded to nurses on completion of Critical Care course at the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL as some members would have received this badgeOval badge with two segments removed, white outer band and red bar in centre, al edged in gilt, and a gilt back with pin and catch. On the white border are the words 'Alfred & Associated Hospitals' in gilt and on the red bar 'Critical Care' also in giltalfred hospital, nursing, critical care nursing

Salvation Army Bandsmen and Women at Mt. William bushland setting. 1900 was a period of gold rush. Photo taken at the time of the gold rush Mafeking in the Grampians. Black and white photograph of a scene depicting a group of people, some bandsmen & women. The background is a bushland setting.W. Hale Mount William. (handwritten 1900). on the back John Clark. The Stawell S.A. band at Mount William. Sept 1900 R.M. Perry.stawell religion

Salvation Army Corps Cadet Brigade Group 1927. Females in the group are wearing hats and those seated are holding tambourines. Stawell Corps Cadet Brigade Back Row, Mavis Vince, May Clark, Charlie Carter, Ruth Parry, Joyce Reeve, Kath Reeve. Centre Row, Margaret Frazer, Amy Clark, Adj. & Mrs. Barnes, Eunice Perry, (Mrs. Colonel Wright), Mabel Mackay. Front Row, Don. Reeve, Pearl Reeve, Robert Clark. Photograph of a group of Salvation Army band people with musical instruments. All females have hats on and those seated are holding tambourines. stawell religion

Four rows of the Stawell Brass Band members in elaborate uniform. Early photograph.Black and white photograph on a brown mount card. Large group of males in uniform with musical instruments. Row of helmets in foreground. There are a few different copies in the photograph. Two smaller photos (copies)have Stawell Brass Band written at the base of the photo.Geo Mitchell (stamped on back) Herbert's Studio. Stawell stawell entertainment

Stawell Brass Band 1933. Taken in front of Stawell Town Hall. Back Row L/Rb Alfred Wood. Arthur Jones, William Broomhall, Edward Stanton, Billy Griffiths??, Adrian Hayward, J.G. McDonald Centre Row Roscoe Wilson, Unknown??, Henry Ridge, John Stanes, Rupert Holloway, Charles Richardson, Albert Gercovich, Richard Hayward, Edward Liddicut Front Row Norman Hayward, Alfred Bushick, Bert Holloway, Edward Hayward, Phillip Helm, John Holloway, Claude Gilbert, James Litt, Michael Hayward. Drum Major Edward Stanton Conductor Phillip Helm President J.G. McDonaldTwo photographs of Stawell Brass Band in front of town hall 1933 First one reprint. Second one on brown backing card with print on it in black.Stawell Brass Band Phillip W. Helm Conductor Winners Ararat Contest, Boxing Day 1931 Winners Dimboola Contest Feb 27th 1932stawell entertainment

Serving member of RAN - superseded pattern.1. Jacket - Disruptive Pattern Navy Uniform, long sleeves. Two breast pockets with flaps held shut with Velcro shoulder epaulettes with attached rank badges for Leading Seaman. Shoulder flash is White Ensign held with Velcro. Above pockets is an oval RAN badge. Front placket opening with 6 metal buttons. Both sleeves have a reflective band. Left front has a Velcro patch for name tag. 2. Trousers - DPNU - Two open hip pockets. Two leg pockets with zip closure. One back pocket with button close. Metal zip fly. Velcro on leg hems to draw tight.1. White tag on inside back below collar - ADA - top illegible. Name. Fibre content 75% cotton/25% polyester. Flame resistant/ WASH BEFORE USE/ Hot machine wash. May be tumble dried hot/ Warm iron, Do Not Bleach. Do Not Soak/ Dry Cleanable. 2. White tag illegible. Black texta name written - IBBOTSON 2 EA 1.uniform, work dress, ran/dpnu

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Mayor S. Morris speaking at 'Back To' 19/10/74. Ringwood Band in foreground."

Subjects identified in early LDHS records: "Holding, Stella Todd, Pat Mark, Millie Todd. Bill Stratton with butchers basket Paddy Todd with double bass horn Diddy Powell with tenor horn\ Jack Simper with cornet Mr Trengrove drum major Jimmy Suttie cornet George Bennett tenor horn W Todd bandmaster and cornet George Preston euphonium onlookers Gordon Bennett, Norman Nelson, Possum Dawe. As the boys were all in dark suits I think the occasion would have been at [Ernie] Ching's funeral. He died with Peron [peritonitis]. He was 21 and a good bandsman. The band played 'Lead kindly light, The Dead March from Saul, very Sad' ". Note: - This information was once written on a piece of paper attached to the photograph. This slip of paper is no longer affixed to back of photograph. There is a copy of this photograph in the Todd family file, with some names listed. If this photograph was taken on the day of Ernie Ching's funeral, it dates the photograph to 1908. Mounted black & white photograph of a group of bandsmen and onlookers, in front of Todd Bros Butchers, corner Clyde and Sussex Streets, Linton. Joints of meat are visible in front window of shop. A black and white dog is curled up asleep below the display window. Two young boys in the forefront are wearing striped aprons. One of the boys is holding a basket of goods.brass bands, musicians, streetscapes, todd bros. butcher, ernie ching

Dress purchased by Mary Schwerkolt in 1910 on voyage to America via German and the Suez Canal in India. Mary was on the passenger ship Seydlitz. Her future husband Emil Jackschowsky was a crew member. They were married in the Orphan's Court of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania by Minister J.L. Fischer on April 15, 1912. Mary had delayed her departure to travel back on this voyage with Emil.Cream silk wedding dress. High neck with a stand up shaped collar in the Queen Mary style. Collar has cream silk embroidery of flower centre front and leaves either side and edged in crocheted silk finely. Front bodice has 2 pintuck pleats either side of embroidered central panel and pleats are edged by embroidered panels to bustline. Bodice is gathered into high waistband. Skirt is pintucked into waistband. Embroidery is a band around hemline. The embroidery design is Indian "mango" design. The back bodice has pintucks into collar and opened to below waistband with metal hooks & eyes. Box pleat at base of placket opening. 3.4 length sleeve has a panel at hem on front with embroidered 4 petal cross flower & leaves either side. Waistband lined with cotton & neckband lined with cotton. Hem is faced with satined cotton. Also a cream silk handkerchief.whalen, rosalie, schwerkolt, mary, jackschowsky, emil, jarosz, bettie, seydlitz, pennsylvania, fischer, j.l., minister, wedding dress, weddings, dress, india