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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1914
A b/w photograph mounted on card of students of Sunbury State School No. 1002 taken in 1914. The group is taken in front of the shelter shed on Macedon Street site. (Names are on the photo and also on catalogue worksheet)Printed on front: Sunbury State School 1914 / "see on back"schools, sunbury state school, macedon street, sunbury, dempsey, bill, walls, stan, -, neville, trask, con, clayton, 'doctor', parke, cecil (saishle), griffins, maurice, ter hofstede, gerat, s, g., titford, willie, healey, perc, austin, johnnie, boardman, eric, wilson, don, smith, d. n., williams, will, baker, arthur, johnstone, bert, clarence, 'darkie', mclauchlin, bob, annie, jamieson, jessie, gilchrist, hazel, balfour, jean, rita, leggett, betty, curry, jim, hudson, ted, ray, flintoft, billie, syd, finn, jack, hilda, mavis, florence, gregor, lilian, dorothy, mclellan, alice, stagoll, millie, polly, leggo, margaret, bailey, lily, mcgregor, butcher, ruth, burke, connie, nellie, ella, alma, phillips, sadie, coggins, eileen, johnston, george, olive, gordon, effie, iris, vera, down, len, mickie, gilmour, wil, wykes, laurie, lacey, alan, huf, c. w. (mrs), shelter sheds, 1910s, george evans collection -
National Wool Museum
Card, Design
The template is design no. 4/8280 designed for Brintons Australia. The object was acquired after the closure of the Brintons Geelong factory.W7187.1 W7187.2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.4/8280 Not to be used for 14/8280 4/8280furnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong), carpet, geelong, victoria -
National Wool Museum
Book, Carpet Sample, Brintons Carpets Double Century III
A sales sample book for the Brintons' carpet design range 'Double Century III', acquired when Brintons' Geelong factory closed.W7188 W7188_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpet Brintons Carpets Double Century IIIfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong), sales, samples -
National Wool Museum
Book, Carpet Sample, Brintons Carpets The Bainbridge Collection
A sales sample book for the Brintons carpet range 'Bainbridge Collection', acquired when Brintons' Geelong factory closed.W7189 W7189_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpet Brintons Carpets The Bainbridge Collectionfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong), sales, samples -
National Wool Museum
Book, Carpet Sample, Brintons Fine Carpets The Highmont Collection
A carpet sales book for the Brintons carpet design range 'The Highmont Collection', acquired when Brinton's Geelong factory closed.W7190 W7190_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Fine Carpet Finest Australian Woven Carpet Brintons Fine Carpet The Highmont Collectionfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong), sales, samples -
National Wool Museum
Book, Carpet Sample, Brintons Carpets Parkview
A sales book for the Brintons design range 'Parkview', acquired when Brintons' Geelong factory closed.W7191 W7191_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpet Brintons Carpets Parkviewfurnishing, brintons ltd (uk) brintons australia pty ltd, sales -
National Wool Museum
Book, Carpet Sample, Petite Fleur III
A sales book for the Brintons' design range 'Petite Fleur III' acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7192 W7192_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Fine Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Petite Fleur IIIfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), sales -
National Wool Museum
Book, Carpet Sample, Petite Fleur III
A sales book for the design range Petite Fleur III acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7193 W7193_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Fine Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Petite Fleur III Davis Residence o/n 38806 1/10392 Please Ruturn to Design Studiofurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), sales, samples -
National Wool Museum
Book, Carpet Sample, Damask
A sales book for the Brintons design range 'Damask' acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7194 W7194_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Damaskfurnishing, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), sales, samples -
National Wool Museum
Book, Carpet Sample, Bell Celeste
A carpet sales book for the Brintons' design range 'Bell Celeste' acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7195 W7195_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Bell Celestefurnishing, brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk) brintons australia pty ltd, sales, samples -
National Wool Museum
Card, Design
A Brintons carpet design card printed the same month that the Fellmongers Road factory closed down. Acquired on the closure of the factory.W7201.1 W7201.2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.D6679 Brintons PTY - Boardroom QUALITY: Sp Ax - 12bu LOOM WIDTH: 200cm STRAIGHT LENGTH REPEAT: 467 ROWS CARD WIDTH AND MATCH: 276 ENDS STRAIGHT MATCH Design ID: D6679 Design Size: 3ft 3.43in by 3ft 2.92in Ends*Rows: 276*467 Quality: 7*12 per inch Match: 233 row dropbrintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), carpet -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, c1880-1890
Black and white photograph of D G Hamilton, copied from one of the individual photos on the group photo of Rutherglen Pioneers which is catalogued on record no. 2325. After the name at the bottom of the photo is the date 1860.d g hamilton, rutherglen pioneers -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, Reprise
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.That was the year that was. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: R-6179, Record cover, Paper sleeve, 1 vinyl disk. Cover notes, no author listed. Cover design: Eric Martin. Tom Lehrer.lp, sound recording -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, Decca
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 World of Opera Vol. 1. LP 33RPM Vinyl, Catalogue Number: SPA 449, Cardboard packaging, plastic sleeve, 1 Vinyl disc, cover annotation, no author listed, sleeve printed in England.lp, sound recording, opera -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, Decca Record Company Limited, London
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.Bizet: Carmen. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: LXT 2616, Record cover, no plastic cover, no back cover notes. Conducted by Albert Wolff. Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra of The Opera-Comique Paris.lp, sound recording, opera -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, Concert Hall
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.Strauss Festival. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: SMS 2321, Record cover, plastic sleeve, back cover notes by W. A. Chislett. Conducted by Carl Schuricht, Orchestra of the Vienna State Opera.lp, sound recording -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording, Capitol Records (High Fidelity)
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.No Strings. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: 1695, Record cover, paper sleeve, back cover notes (story synopsis) by Samuel Taylor. Presented by Richard Rogers. Musical direction by Peter Matz.lp, sound recording -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ABRAHAM ROBERTS
Five copies of Catalogue pages. 1732.5 Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo. 1732.7 Lake, Bendigo. 1732.8 Rosalind Park Fountain, 1732.9 Group of People in Garden Setting, and 1732.13 Group of Men in Military Uniform.person, individual, abram roberts, abram roberts, alexandra fountain, lake - bendigo, rosalind park fountain, group of people in garden setting, group of men in military uniform -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour prints, 1991 Centenary Display, 1991
Display for 1991 Centenary. (1) "Pic 5 Mass Spectrometer". (2) "Pic 6" Negative of students in the Library. (3) "Pic 7" Field Station. (4) "Pic 14" Magnolia. Already catalogued.displays, 1991, centenary, mass spectrometer, students, library, field station, magnolia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: NEGATIVES
Small envelope with 4 strips of negatives. This negatives where inside a larger envelope catalogue 11518.416 and 8 photos 11518.407-11518.414. The negatives and the photos don't go together. These negatives have not been scanned.business, retail, gas and fuel -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - CD, Bruce Hedge Photography, Burnley Pruning Day Historic Photos, 2007
2 copies of a CD (identical) produced by Bruce Hedge Photography. 13 images of Burnley Archives photographs dated 18.06.2007. Produced for Joss Tonkin for the Archives. They have all been scanned and catalogued elsewhere.bruce hedge, burnley, joss tonkin, pruning day -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - ARMY SALVAGE DEPOT
Auction catalogue for a sale on 13th March, 1946 under instructions from the Commonwealth Disposals Commission at the Army Salvage Depot, Fishermen's Bend. An extensive sale including Caterpillar, Cletrac, International Diesel Tractors, Elec. Generators, Elec. Motors, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford V8, Motor Engines, Harness, Steel Shelving and Miscellaneous Equipment. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers. Catalogue has column for £, S and D down the right side of the page to write in the price of each lot. Contains a description of some lots. The back cover has a black and white photo of the entrance gates to the Commonwealth Disposals Commission Auction Depot. It has a clock in the top centre and two sets of double iron gates. The Prahran Telegraph Printing Co. were the printers of the catalogue.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - army salvage depot, commonwealth disposals commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, w g wedd, the prahran telegraph printing co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - COSTERFIELD SMELTING AND REFINING CO WORKS
Three Auction catalogues with greenish covers for a sale on 3rd July, 1941 at the Costerfield Smelting and Refining Co. Works, Costerfield of Machinery, Plant & Equipment comprising - 4 Diesel Engines, Jaques Crusher, 2 Boilers, Chilian Mill, Huntington Mill, 2 Steam Engines, Blast and other Furnaces, Exhaust Fan, Lighting Plant, Cyanide Plant, Pumps, Buildings, Piping, Tools, etc. One copy has 'Marked Catalogue' written across the top of the front cover. Some of the lots have the price written beside them, some have a note and some prices are written on the right side of the page. Signed at the end - J. H. Curnow & Son 21/7/41. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers and the Cambridge Press were the printers of the catalogue.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - costerfield smelting and refining co works, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, the cambridge press -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Australian Hobby, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Australian Hobby is a medium-sized falcon of the Falconidae family, similar in look to the larger sized Peregrine Falcon. This species is widespread and can be found across most of mainland Australia and Tasmania, preferring lightly wooded areas such as timbered wetlands, open wooded farmland, and some urban areas. Their diet consists of small birds, bats, and flying insects, which are caught mid-air. They sometimes hunt cooperatively to catch their prey. This specimen is an accurate depiction of an Australian Hobby. 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 Australian Hobby has a dark brown cap and cream-coloured half-collar. The back feathers of the bird are also a dark brown colour, while the neck is a cream with lighter brown streaks. The flank is a dappled dark brown, rufous-brown and cream, which transitions back into cream with brown streaks near the legs. The underwing feathers appear to be a banded dark brown and cream. The tip of the hooked beak is black which recedes to light blue-grey and then to yellowish near the head join. The legs are also yellow. The specimen is perched on a wooden perch mount with a swing tag tied around its left leg.23. / Australian Hobby / See catalogue, page, 6 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian hobby, australian birds, little falcon -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Tawny Frogmouth, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Tawny Frogmouth, although often mistaken for an owl, is a nocturnal Australian bird of the Podargidae family that is more closely related to the nightjars. They are widespread in terms of distribution and can be found all across mainland Australia and Tasmania in a diverse variety of habitats from woodlands, forests and urban areas. Masters of camouflage, the Tawny Frogmouth sleeps during the day on tree branches in a stiff upward facing position (as with this specimen) to mimic broken tree branches, their feathers assist in this deception as the mottled grey and brown colours blend into the environment seamlessly. This specimen differs in colours from the usual appearance of a Tawny Frogmouth, as the beak is usually a olive-grey to blackish tone and the plumage is generally more dominantly grey all over the 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.This Tawny Frogmouth has a broad head and a creamy beige coloured wide triangular beak with a hooked tip. The plumage on the head and back of the bird is a combination of darker and rufous browns, mottled with streaks of cream and grey. The underside of the bird from the bottom of the beak to the tail tip is a lighter cream colour with streaks of rufous-brown. The feet are an orange-brown colour. This specimen is adopting the skyward looking pose associated with the species, mimicking dead tree branches.1a. / More-Park / See Catalogue, page 7 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, tawny frogmouth, frogmouth -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Nankeen Kestrel, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Nankeen Kestrel, a small type of falcon, can be found all over Australia, usually in grassland or farmland areas. This falcon is carnivorous and hunts all manner of small prey including mice, lizards, insects, and other birds. When hunting, Nankeen Kestrels can be seen hovering in the air searching for prey. Nankeen Kestrels are generally monogamous, staying with the same breeding partner for multiple seasons. The Nankeen Kestrel is known for its reddish-brown feathers, spotted with a distinctive black pattern on its back, and have black-tipped wings and tail band, a stark contrast to its white chest. Females tend to be larger, and males will have a grey head and neck area. 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 female Nankeen Kestrel is relatively small and slender. It is mostly reddish-brown, streaked with darker coloured areas. The tips of the wings and tail feathers are tipped in black. The chest is white with streaks of reddish-brown. The areas around its eyes, beak, and feet are a bright yellow. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg.Swing-tag: 19. / Unnamed / Catalogue page, 5 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, nankeen kestrel, falcon -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Red Headed Woodpecker, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
Red Headed Woodpeckers can be found in Southern Canada and a large portion of the United States of America, generally migrating to the south if they originated in the northern regions. Their habitat is open forests or savannahs. They are classed as omnivores, finding food from pecking at wood or in flight. The Red Headed Woodpecker is threatened in Canada and some areas of the United States due to deforestation, lack of deadwood for nesting, competition with other birds, and a lack of food. They are an important part of the ecosystem, controlling insect populations and pollinating flora. Red Headed Woodpeckers typically have a beautiful, vibrant red neck and head, a stark white chest, black back, and black wings with white secondary remiges. They have a large chisel-like beak, suitable for foraging for their food. Their heads are rounded and they have short tails. 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 Red Headed Woodpecker is a small to medium-sized bird found in North America. This specimen is tricoloured: it has a red head and neck, a white chest, a black back, and black wings with white secondary remiges. It has a large chisel-like beak. This specimen has pest or humidity damage on the neck and head area. This specimen is standing on a wooden mount with a swing tag attached to it's leg.Swing-tag: 151a. Unnamed / Catalogue page, 60 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, red headed woodpecker -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Barking Owl (Male), Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Barking Owl is a nocturnal, medium sized (390-440 mm) bird of prey native to Australia, parts of Papua New Guinea, and the Moluccas. Males are generally slightly larger by weight than females and they are only one of small number of owl species that do not exhibit marked sexual dimorphism. Barking Owls have characteristic vocalisations, ranging from 'a 'woof woof' barking dog sounds to shrill, human-like scream sounds, which reportedly alarmed early European settlers. The Barking Owl's shrill and explosive vocalisation is sometimes associated with Bunyip mythology or referred to as 'the screaming woman call'. The male call is slightly lower in pitch than the female, and males and females often duet, contrasting low and high pitches. The owls are brown-grey in colour with white spots on the wings and vertically streaked chest. Their eyes are large and yellow. Barking Owls may be vulnerable in some parts of Australia due to woodland habitat loss. 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 male Barking Owl is average sized with brown, grey and white spots and vertical chest streaks. The face and breast are lighter in colour than the wings and dorsal plumage. The eyes are large and dark and the legs and feet are yellowish. The eyes are large and yellow irises and the legs and feet are yellowish. The specimen stands on a wooden perch pedestal with identification tags attached to its leg. 17. / Bookook Owl / See catalogue page, 4 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, owls, barking owls, screaming woman call, yowing, woodland birds, birds of prey, australian owls, endangered, loss of habitat, woodland habitat, bunyip, australian early settler mythology -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Morepork, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Morepork is a small brown and white spotted owl found in New Zealand, Tasmania and Norfolk Island. It is known by around twenty different names which are all onomatopoeic which emulate the birds distinctive two-pitched call. They are mostly nocturnal and carnivorous (eating insects and small vertebrates). They reside in habitats with trees, they sleep in roosts and hunt mainly in the evenings and early morning. Females are slightly bigger than males. This species attains full plumage in its third or fourth year. They can turn their heads 270 degrees." In Māori tradition the morepork was seen as a watchful guardian. It belonged to the spirit world as it is a bird of the night. Although the more-pork or ruru call was thought to be a good sign, the high pitched, piercing, ‘yelp’ call was thought to be an ominous forewarning of bad news or events." (NZ Department of Conservation). 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 Morepork (also known as a Masked Owl) is covered in brown and white plumage on its head and body. The white feathers delineate its round yellow eyes. Its belly and back are brown and white with the white feathering appearing spotted. He sits on a wooden perch with his head turned to the left. A swing tag is attached to its leg.11 / Masked Owl / See Catalogue, page 3 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, ruru, spotted owl, tasmanian spotted owl, morepork, mopoke, new zealand owls, new zealand birds, tasmanian owls, tasmanian birds, norfolk island owls, norfolk island birds -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Brown Falcon, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Brown Falcon is a small to medium bird of prey which can be found all throughout Australia. These birds are raptors and typically feed on mammals, birds, snakes, insects and rabbits. The Brown Falcon are located in all but the densest forests. They typically prefer to reside in locations of open grassland and agricultural areas which have scattered trees or telephone poles which the bird can perch on. When frequenting towns located in the Australian Outback, these birds are reportedly quite tame and can be approached by humans. They may stay in the same location throughout the year or chose to move around locally in response to any changes in weather conditions. 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 centuryThis 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 Brown Falcon specimen has plumage which is mostly brown and intermixed with white. This provides the appearance of having spotted colouring on the birds back. The head is also mostly brown with white under the beak area and a characteristic brown streak under the eye area. The eye is made from dark coloured glass.3 / Brown Hawk / See Catalogue, page 2 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, brown falcon, falconidae