The spotted pardalote is the smallest of all Australian birds. It has a tendency to nest in a long horizontal tunnel, often dug into the soil of creek banks, the embankments of railway cuttings, and quarries. Its call is characterised by a very clear and repetitive double "ding". The spotted pardalote is common in woodlands and eucalypt forest areas in Australia. 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. One of Australia's smallest native birds, the male spotted pardalotte is covered with small, distinct white spots. Males have a pale eyebrow, a yellow throat and a red rump. Females are similar but have less-distinct markings. 10060 comprises of one male and one female. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its legLabel: 14a. / Spotted Diamond Bird / See Catalogue, page 9. /taxidermy mount, cancel, taxidermy, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, bird, spotted pardalote

A wooden, slotted handle racquet, with a 13 1/2 inch head. Inscription along throat of obverse: CADILLAC. Inscription across base of head of reverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO/NEW YORK. Inscriptions featuring manufacturing and patent details situated along the sides of the stem. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, String, Gut, Leather, Metal, Clothtennis

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A wooden racquet, with a split open throat. Inscription across the base of the head of obverse: "RANGER". Inscription across the base of the head of reverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO. Company logo 'LEE' is stamped upon orange leather butt cap. Manufacturing details feature on left side of stem. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Leather, Metal, Gut, Stringtennis

Letter, dated 9 September 1978, from Peter M Harvie, Managing Director of Clemenger Bryson /Pty Ltd thanking him for his efforts in providing information concerning eucalypts (sic) and oil distilleries in his area. They received his slides which they sent to their Branch in Stockholm. Clemenger Bryson /Pty Ltd were doing a project on eucalyptus throat pastilles.communication, postal, letters, peter ellis collection, clemenger bryson /pty ltd, peter n ellis, eucalyptus throat pastilles, peter m harvie

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