The White-throated Treecreeper is a commonly small bird of the Climacteridae family, that has a loud, piping, whistle-like call. Living in permanent territories and rarely seen on the ground, this species is found in forested areas of south-east and southern mainland Australia. The name tree-creeper comes from their foraging patterns, in which they spiral up the trunk of trees (usually eucalypts for their preferrable rough bark) head-first, probing for ants or nectar with their long, curved beak.The females are distinct from males through orange marks on the sides of their face. The colour of these specimens differ from white-throated tree-creepers, whose plummage on the head and back is usually a dark gray-brown. The beaks of these specimens are also an orange-brown colour whereas these birds usually have a black beak. 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.This mount includes two White-throated treecreepers secured on a stick, one above the other. The top specimen is female, distinguished by a distinctive orange mark on the sides of its face underneath the eyes. Both specimens have white throat, chest and streaks on the flank. The top of the head and back are both a brown to dark-brown colour, with streaks of those colours on the flank as well. The stick and specimens are mounted on a wooden platform and a swing tag is secured around a part of the stick.Swing tag: 67a. / White-throated treecreeper / See catalogue, page 20 / Wooden Mount: 85taxidermy mount, taxidermy, burke museum, beechworth, bird, treecreeper, australian birds, white-throated, white-throated treecreeper, reynell eveleigh johns

1926 was the centenary of the landing of the British forces and hoisting the flag at Rhyll in Dec 1826. The object of the " Back to" was a social reunion of former residents. HistoricalLarge black & white photo on brown cardboard of group of well dressed people, front row sitting, in front of weatherboard building, probably Cowes State School. List of names on rear. There is also an identical photo. Article from Trove explaining the background of the reunion.Names on rear provided by Bryant West. These vary slightly from names on rear of second photo provided by Mary Karney. back to phillip island 1926, photograph, forrest, west, morrison, cleeland, smith, henderson, bell, leeson, durrant, mcdonald

Item belonged to 2615 Harry COWLEY 7 Battalion AIF and when returned to Australia 22 Battalion AIF. Refer CAT No. 347.3 for his service details.A WW1 soldiers webbing side pack, khaki in colour, well worn. Two leather straps and metal buckles probably brass. Brass buckles for a shoulder strap (not included) Machine stitched. Straps and buckles secured with metal rivets. One internal webbing divide. Inside flap stamped CG (arrow) 1918ww1, soldiers, webbing, ww1 aif kit

CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Laminated screenprint of: a sheep transport boat; sheep truck; abattoir; sheep and protestors. The background is blue, green and silver, and features large silos. The text "Are we falling off the sheep's back?" is at the top of the work, as well as a simple map of the "Persian Gulf" with "Kuwait" marked.Front: RBR 28 (lower right image, printed) 30/50 (lower right) (pencil) Back: 35

This group is signing the visitors' book at the Orbost State School "Back To" on March 1 1937. The school burnt down three years later in 1940 under suspicious circumstances. In the photo are Mrs Ralston and Harold Rodwell.This item is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph showing a group of people standing waiting to sign a book which is on a small table. They appear to be outside the school building. A woman is bent signing the book. The men are wearing suits, one is smoking, the women well-dressed and most are wearing hats. on back - handwritten " Includes Mrs Ralston & Harold Rodwell. Signing Visitors' Book at 1937 Back to School"education-orbost orbost-state-school

''A Long Time Ago'' - The history of the Melbourne to Bendigo line. V/Line publication (fold-out) with brief history of construction and simplified route map of line with brief description of some of the railway line features as well as information about towns and special features on the route.V/Line Publication, Walker Printing Bendigo.bendigo, history, bendigo railway, bendigo railway, stations on the bendigo line

Photograph - black and white. A photo of a friend of Elma Wells, a nurse named Mabel Anderson. Nurse uniform puffed sleeves, large belt buckle. At the front foot the name Creelman, Sydney. On the back Creelman & Co. Art Photographers, Burlington Galleries, Sydney ArcadeCreelman, Sydney.person, individual, nurse, mabel anderson. elma wells collection. nurse.outfit.

Page from a note book with the level numbers and their depth and Sills. Goes from level 1 to level 32 at 3430 feet. A Well depth of 30 feet for a total of 3460 feet. Notes taken from Mines Dept. Copied 28/1/1970.mine, gold, carlisle, carlisle gold mine, shaft depth, mines dept.

THE PROBUS CLUB OF WHITE HILLS (COMB.) INC.-Celebrates twenty years of friendship 1994-2014 Glossy cardboard - covered Brochure 'created using archives of the club , as well as the photo albums and personal memories of present and former members 'Many coloured photos are includedbook

Object. Small bottle shaped tin by Felton Grimwade & Deurding Limited of Melbourne, contains Permangonate of Pottasium. Upper half of container is painted green with printed yellow lettering giving name of contents as well as a warning NOT to ingest same. Lid contains monogram DHA.L. Don M.P.S. Chemist 229 Koornang Rd Carnegie.medicine, first aid, permangonate of pottasium

A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Dental Technicians engrossed in the work as they manufacture false teeth in their well equiped workshop. The wided ranging services available at the hospital were better than some areas in Australia.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, dental technicians, gibbons collection catalogue

Ottoman War medal was give by Ottoman Empire to soldiers during WW1 for gallantry. Australian soldiers began to see these after the Gallipoli campaign particularly during the conflict in Sinai and Palestine. Martin Balsarini fought in the Battle of Beersheeba in Palestine. It is likely that he collected this medal during that campaign. This object is significant because Martin Balsarini was Chiltern Valley resident who fought in the Gallipoli campaign. This is a rare medal highly prized by Australian soldiers. Martin is listed on the Chiltern Shire Great War Honour Roll Star shaped medal with five points, inlaid with red enamel with silver edges. Large crescent moon in centre as well as Islamic patterns and writings, including calendar date. Reverse side has a pin holder inscribed with BB&co. Silver is tarnished and scratched.BB & Co. Islamic inscriptionschiltern, martin balsarini, ottoman, medal, world war one, gallipoli, beersheba, gallipoli star

Picture shows the office of Frank Fisher & Co. Auctioneer who had an office and business in Blackburn from about the 1920s. The print was done by his son Bruce.Blackburn historypencil drawn picture of 'Frank Fishers & Co.' Auctioneers office in Blackburn. Black metal frame with pale grey surround. Picture has office building with a figure in doorway. An old car was out the front as well. Picture drawn by his son Bruce Fisherillustrations, pencil

Used at Common School, Rutherglen around 1920s, particularly at examination time. See also 62.1Wooden desk, green top, book shelf under top, on four legs, front ones vertical, back ones sloped. Hole for ink well RH side, pencil slot, foot rest (central), black legs, extra narrow ledge at backschool, common school, education

Photo taken of photo in albumBlack and white photograph showing present day Carpenter House on Hummocks at New Works. Cyprus trees either side well grown, twin gables replaced by hip roof, neat lawn and rock retaining wall along lakeside. Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, houses, boats and boating, waterfront

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.The Tales of Hoffman (Record 1). LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: LXT 2562, Cardboard Cover sleeve, 1 Vinyl disc, no notes, made in England. Music by The Sadler's Wells Chorus and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Conductor, Sir Thomas Beecham Bart.lp, sound recording, opera

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.The Tales of Hoffmann (Record 3). LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: LXT 2584, Record cover, no sleeve, 1 vinyl disk, back cover notes (no author listed). Conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham, the Sadler's Wells Chorus and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.lp, sound recording, opera

Yields information about the tram depot during August 1967.Set of 2 Kodachrome white cardboard mount 35mm slides - dated August 1967 taken by Les Fordham. .1 - No. 34 in the depot building with two other trams in the view as well (43?) .2 - View of the depot building with trams 31, 34, 43 and ?tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, tram 34, tram 31, tram 43

Yields information about trams at the Lydiard St North terminus and the cemetery gates.Agfa blue/white mount, colour slide of tram 33? at the Lydiard St North, terminus, taken through the cemetery gates with a number of passengers, mostly women having alighted or waiting to board. Appears to be two other trams as well given the trolley poles. "11-4-71" in ink.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, cemetery, tram 26, tram 33

Beatrice Eliza Dacomb died 12 Feb 1947 at her residence, 120 South Street, Sth Yarra, aged 83. Her parents were Eliza Evans and Edmund Dacomb; she was born 22 Nov 1863 in Portland. Her sister Clara Thurston Dacomb b 15 Oct 1867 Portland, Victoria; died 19 Oct 1946 aged 79 years at her residence, 120 South Street, Sth Yarra. Their mother Eliza died aged 47 years in 1875; parents = Thomas Evans and Frances Thurston. Their father Edmund Dacomb was a merchant; both parents born in England. They were the 6th and 8th children in the family. Other siblings: Geoffrey (b1860; died Box Hill 1936 aged 76 years), Walter Alfred (b 1857; died Qld 20 Jul 1936), Annie Frances (b. 1862; died Lilydale 1901 aged 39 years), Lydia Harrt (b. 1855; died Balwyn 1925 ged 70 years), Leonard (b. 1866; died 1872 aged 6 years), Emily Maud (b. 1869; died 1874 aged 5 years). Clare and Beatrice Dacomb lived at 4 Wilson Street, Surrey Hills from 1909-1918. (1903 also Margaret Thomas Dacomb) Originally teachers of the Pitman method of shorthand, they invented the Dacomb method which was originally called Web Speed. In 1933 the method was trialled at Coburg High School and found to have a far superior skill uptake to Pitman. Its simplicity made it particularly useful in South America, Tonga and other Pacific Island countries. Their book 'Web speed-quick shorthand' was published in 1922. Their method lost currency after 1975 when a simplified form of Pitman was adopted by high schools and colleges of advanced education. This image is thought to be Clara.Black and white photocopy of a head ad shoulders portrait of a well-dressed middle-aged woman idetified as either Clara or Beatrice Dacomb.Black and white photocopy measuring W 11.2 cm x H 16.3 cm. Photocopy was taken from a framed photo.wilson street, dacomb school of shorthand, melbourne dacomb college, secretarial services, miss clara dacomb, miss beatrice dacomb, george a h lang's business college

Beatrice Eliza Dacomb died 12 Feb 1947 at her residence, 120 South Street, Sth Yarra, aged 83. Her parents were Eliza Evans and Edmund Dacomb; she was born 22 Nov 1863 in Portland. Her sister Clara Thurston Dacomb b 15 Oct 1867 Portland, Victoria; died 19 Oct 1946 aged 79 years at her residence, 120 South Street, Sth Yarra. Their mother Eliza died aged 47 years in 1875; parents = Thomas Evans and Frances Thurston. Their father Edmund Dacomb was a merchant; both parents born in England. They were the 6th and 8th children in the family. Other siblings: Geoffrey (b1860; died Box Hill 1936 aged 76 years), Walter Alfred (b 1857; died Qld 20 Jul 1936), Annie Frances (b. 1862; died Lilydale 1901 aged 39 years), Lydia Harrt (b. 1855; died Balwyn 1925 ged 70 years), Leonard (b. 1866; died 1872 aged 6 years), Emily Maud (b. 1869; died 1874 aged 5 years). Clare and Beatrice Dacomb lived at 4 Wilson Street, Surrey Hills from 1909-1918. (1903 also Margaret Thomas Dacomb) Originally teachers of the Pitman method of shorthand, they invented the Dacomb method which was originally called Web Speed. In 1933 the method was trialled at Coburg High School and found to have a far superior skill uptake to Pitman. Its simplicity made it particularly useful in South America, Tonga and other Pacific Island countries. Their book 'Web speed-quick shorthand' was published in 1922. Their method lost currency after 1975 when a simplified form of Pitman was adopted by high schools and colleges of advanced education. This image is thought to be Beatrice.Black and white photocopy of a head ad shoulders portrait of a well-dressed middle-aged woman idetified as either Clara or Beatrice Dacomb.Black and white photocopy measuring W 11.2 cm x H 16.3 cm. Photocopy was taken from a framed photo.wilson street, dacomb school of shorthand, melbourne dacomb college, secretarial services, miss beatrice dacomb, miss clara dacomb, george a h lang's business college

A small faded green hardback novel, The Sketches of Boz by Charles Dickens. The front cover has no title but the spine has faded gold lettering of the title, author and publisher as well as decorative symbol. 558p.At the front is a page with an inscription in black ink handwriting and a date.fiction Charles Dickens' first published book, Sketches by Boz is a funny and touching observation, fancy and fiction showing the London he knew in all its complexity - its streets, theatres, inns, pawnshops law courts, prisons and of course the river Thames.books, fiction books, historical fiction

left foot solid wood last with leather bunion extension on outer side. Good condition. Hole in heel possibly to allow for hanging Last in 2 parts secured by screw Well worn with tack holes on sole 2 nails on upper timber discolouration'12', '5562' stamped into upper.

Poster - printed on heavy cartridge paper, advertising the sale of the first series of Transport Art Trams at the Held at Hyatt on Collins. To be held 7/12/1986. Gives contact details, time and has the Transporting Art logo. See Reg item 405 as well.trams, tramways, transporting art, auctions, decorated trams

The Raywood Borough was created on 17 January 1865 and was united into Marong Shire on 1 October 1915. In 1994 . In 1994 the City of Greater Bendigo was created from the amalgamation of the former City of Bendigo with the Borough of Eaglehawk, Shire of Strathfieldsaye, Shire of Huntly and parts of the Rural City of Marong and Shire of McIvor. It now includes the towns of Axedale, Elmore, Heathcote, Marong, Raywood and StrathfieldsayeDecorated hand operated cast iron embosser with 35mm stamp head attached. Gold and maroon painted decorations extend from top edge of handle including scrolls and roses. Well used showing all over signs of wear. Stamp is for the Borough of Raywood.Borough/ Raywood / Victoria / 1865borough of raywood

Sepia CDV photograph of a well-dressed older woman wearing a long-sleeved waisted long gown with large fancy collar, and bonnet tied under chin with wide bow, standing with left hand resting on the back of furniture, right hand waist height.mrs lloyd, old lintonian collection

This Minton floor tile is from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The iron-hulled clipper ship from the Loch Line was heading for Port Phillip from London, when it ran into the cliffs of Mutton Bird Island near Port Campbell. The Loch Ard was laden with high-value cargo including luxury goods intended for display at the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. One notable survivor from the ship’s freight manifest was the well-packed Minton porcelain peacock, a two-meter high ceramic masterpiece of vivid glazed colours. (This is also on display in the Great Circle Gallery). The almost total loss of life and property from the Loch Ard registered as a shocking tragedy for the Colony of Victoria, at a time when social confidence and economic optimism were otherwise high. The wealth generated from Gold and Wool was increasingly being spent on grandiose private residences and imposing public buildings. The demand for quality furnishings and fittings was therefore strong. Among the products consigned to burgeoning colonial markets by the Milton Pottery at Stoke upon Trent, were their new range of colourfully patterned but very durable floor tiles ideal for the high-traffic spaces in the large civic buildings then being constructed in Australia and America. These floor tiles were “encaustic”, meaning that their designs and colours were encased “within” the depth of the tile. Rather than their decorative patterns being glazed onto the surface of the tile, their inlaid designs were created during the manufacturing process, as “coloured slips” (or liquid clay) were poured into a deep pre-moulded casting. When fired, the resulting tile was colour-fast and design-fast. The Minton floor tile is significant for its hard-wearing yet attractive design. The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulations of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck of which the subject items are a small part. The collections of objects give us a snapshot of how we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. Through is associated with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history. A square Minton floor tile with a white background, and beige, dark blue, light blue and black geometric pattern as well as leaves in the design. The tile has corner broken off and some chipping along the edges. The reverse has five rows of five evenly spaced holes. The back of the tile has inscriptions. Made by Minton & Co. at Stoke upon Trent. This encaustic floor tile was recovered from the shipwreck of the LOCH ARD. Branded "... MINTON&CO / PATENT / STOKE UPON TRENT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, minton floor tile, encaustic tile, melbourne international exhibition, floor tile, minton tile, minton & co., stoke upon trent

John DERMER (1949- ) Born Melbourne, Victoria John Dermer studied Ceramics at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and Hawthorne State College (Diploma of Education), before working in potteries in England. Upon his return to Australia he established "Kirby's Flat Pottery" studio at Yackandandah, Victoria in 1974. John is proudly a product of the Leach/Hamada movement in ceramics. He sees this as a tradition that for him represents the essence of working with clay. The lines are pure and balanced while the forms are honest, proud and passionate. Yars of research and experience in salt glazing were rewarded in 2006 when John Dermerwon the highly prestigious Saltzbrand Keramik International Award in Koblenz, Germany. Another avenue of ceramics for which John is renowned is in the field of terra sigillata. This passion had its foundation back in 1987 when he received a major commission from Romaldo Giurgola and Pamille Berg for the new Parliament House in Canberra. During the completion of these massive pieces for the Prime Minister’s suite and Cabinet entry he had to invent and develop methods for decorating and firing the pots successfully. The completed pieces are still regarded by John as some of his finest works. John Dermer was a visiting lecturer to the Gippsland Centre of Art and Design (GCAD). This work is part of the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collection. Jan Feder was an alumna of the Gippsland Campus who studied ceramics on the campus. She passed away in the mid 1980s. Her student peers raised funds to buy ceramic works in her memory. They bought works from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught there.Salt glazed stoneware pot This work is part of the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collection. Jan Feder was an alumna of the Gippsland Campus who studied ceramics on the campus. She passed away in the mid 1980s. Her student peers raised funds to buy ceramic works in her memory. They bought works from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught there.Signed on base 'John Dermer'john dermer, ceramics, artwork, artists, gippsland campus, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, salt glaze, kirby's flat pottery, stoneware