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Anglesea and District Historical Society
Book, Cassell's Concise Ready Reckoner, Estimated date: 1926-37
Small red cloth soft covered book containing a collection of tables for "business and other purposes" by F. W. Dunn B.A.B.Sc. (Royal College of Science for Ireland) Australian Libraries I.D, - 42728500. Inside cover is written in pencil "Williams c/- Bill Moodie 68 Clarence St. EZ 202". 247 pages.CASSELL'S / CONCISE / READY RECKONER 1/6 / CASSELL pocket reference library, money, finance, currency -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Ken McCarthy, Geelong No. 35 at the Belmont terminus, c1950
Digital Image of Geelong No. 35 at the Belmont terminus, c 1950. Tram has the destination of Belmont. The conductor is standing in one of the doorways. Photo taken by Ken McCarthy, via Bill Parkinson - see email from Greg King of 13-9-2018. See Reg Item 7836 for a similar image by Wal Jacktrams, tramways, geelong, belmont, conductors, tram 35 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), AETA Geelong Tram Tour, Mar. 1948
Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - Geelong Tram Tour, 29 March 1948. C. L. Busch Secretary, L. Marshal Wood - President. On the rear is an advert for "Coles & Garrard Pty Ltd", sight testing, opticians, giving both the Melbourne and Geelong address. Printed in black on grey card.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, ticket, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, "Electrical Performance of Traction Motors - Direct Current Series Wound", 1925
Book - 24 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard C.2 - 1925, "Electrical Performance of Traction Motors - Direct Current Series Wound". Dated Dec. 1925. Provides an index and information about enclosures, ratings, testing and information to be supplied.On top right hand corner has stamp of the "The Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd Ballarat" and date "17 April 1934".trams, tramways, tramways, electrical equipment, motors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Bucket hooks
Two bucket hooks made of metal used in mine shafts, one is a swivel hook that will open and close to lock on the bucket on to it. The other is an open hook that is attached to a chain. a; hook in closed position so the bucket can't come out. b; hook in open position to put the bucket on to the hook c; hook attached to a chain bucket hooks, minning -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "SEC DANGER HT"
Enamelled metal sign with circular ends and two large and protected mounting holes. With red background & lettered "sec danger ht" in white paint. Has a black enamelled back. Black paint by letter "c" and below it. Letter "h" missing due to damage & a punch mark- like a large can opener mark.trams, tramways, secv, power supply -
Clunes Museum
Certificate
.1 Coloured certificate given by Young Workers Patriotic Guild to Joe Fawcett, a pupil at Glengower school No.927, dated 1919, issued by Education Department of Victoria .2 Certificate for The Honorary Justices Association of Victoria for Membership dated 29th February 1912, signed by Registrar P J Kent, issued to C Fawcett.1 Signed by W Hutchinson (Minister), F Tate (Director), E M Stevens (Headmaster) the honorary justices' association of victoria, c fawcett, justice of the peace -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Flag - Flag stand, c2002
Centrepiece, including flags with the perspex Long Tan Cross plaque, form the DViets focus point at meetings; the Centrepiece also forms DViets focus point at ceremonies,If there is a single most revered DViet asset...this is it. It is towards this Centrepiece that we direct our attentions as we remember those who died in Service and those who have since passed on.Six pieces consisting of: VVAA (Vic) flag, national flag, 2 flag poles at 8ft c/w pike and join sleeve, flag stand (made from 105mm brass canister), and stainless steel frame, an illuminated perspex Long Tan Cross affixed and hard wired to Nui Dat Room wall.Diamond Valley Vietnam Veteransdiamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, vietnam war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Evacuating Captured Sapper
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of contact, Contact, contact, late afternoon, section strength TAOR patrol, Long Binh Operation Federal 14th March 1969, 7 Platoon, C Company 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC), a captured NVA/VietCong sapper waits to be picked up by helicopter and taken to Fire Base Peggyphotograph, long binh, operation federal, 7 platoon, c coy, 4rar nz, gibbons collection catalogue, taor patrol, fire base peggy, anzac, captured nva viet cong sapper, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Patrolling The Light Green
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of diggers of 7 Platoon, C Company, 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) patrolling in the "light Green" around the giant Uunited States supply complex in the Long Binh-Bien Hoa area of III Corps, South Vietnam. The diggers had been encountering small "contacts" with the enemy on a daily basis.photograph, 7 platoon, c coy, 4rar nz, long binh, gibbons collection catalogue, bien hoa, united states supply complex, diggers, anzac, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Captured NVA Sapper
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Contact, Contact, Contact, late afternoon, section strength TAOR Patrol, Long Binh Operation Federal 14th March 1969, 7 Platoon, C Coy 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC). A captured NVA/VietCong sapper is moved to be picked up by helicopter and taken to Fire Base Bettyphotograph, long binh, operation federal, 7 platoon, c coy, 4rar nz, gibbons collection catalogue, fire base betty, taor patrol, nva/vc, anzac, captured nva viet cong sapper, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE WILLIAM PATTON Burke and Wills EXPEDITION MAY 4 - 19 1991
Typed notes on an expedition by Army personnel and Richard Zakrzewski to find the grave of William Patton who was buried near the edge of the Bulloo River Overflow east of Tibooburra. He was a member of the Burke and Wills Party. Notes mention planning for the expedition and what they did while they were there. C. E. Burgess WO2, the author of the notes.document, the william patton expedition may 4 - 19 1991, the victoria exploring expedition of the exploration committee of the royal society of victoria, robert o'hara burke, william john wills, ludwig becker, william purcell, charles stone, charles gray, william patton, richard zakrzewski, army survey regiment, burke and wills expedition, lt col van den tol, state library of victoria, land information centre bathurst, capt. coulthard, wo1 slater, wo2 burgess, sgt de grauw, lcpl blake, capt cuskelly, wo1 gillies, ssgt sustart, cpl colde, cpl south, lcpl northausen, spr linwood, wo2 graham, ssgt gowers, sgt marshall, cpl doyle, cfn ellis, spr reynolds, spr hilbig, pte mckersie, 10/27 rsar, clifton downs homestead, gwen smith, william patton memorial -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MORLEY & CO CATALOGUE, 1906
William Morley Johnson established a stock and general auctioneers business in Kyneton in 1886 before opening a furniture store in Bendigo in 1897. The initial business operated from Pall Mall opposite the Post Office and then moved to 23 Mitchell Street in 1898. In 1906 the business moved to Sydney. It became a public company in 1952 and ceased business in 1964.Advertising Catalogue from Morley Johnson & Co, Mitchell Street, Bendigo, advertising their sale items, with black and white illustrations of furniture and other wares, with prices. Markings - J. B. Young, General Printer & c, Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. Markings - 'Rowan Street, Bendigo' & 'Mr Chas ?' written in ink at top of catalogue.organization, business, morley johnson & co -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Batman Avenue Vintage Tram Winter Recess", original 18/5/1982
Notice - photocopy of a printed on foolscap paper, MMTB Notice to Traffic Staff, D 3395, issued by R. C. Drummond Traffic Manager, 18/5/1982, "Batman Avenue Vintage Tram Winter Recess", advising of the operation ceasing on 30/5/1982. Noted the Zoo tram will continue to operate each Sundaytrams, tramways, vintage trams, hawthorn, zoo tram -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Reconstruction of Tram Tracks in Elizabeth Street at Collins and Bourke Street", 20/11/1978 12:00:00 AM
Typed notice or instruction of foolscap paper titled "Reconstruction of Tram Tracks in Elizabeth Street at Collins and Bourke Street", giving tram arrangements for Elizabeth Street services - other services not affected. Advises of bus arrangements to and from Lonsdale St for Sunday 26/11/1978. Signed by R. C. Drummond as Traffic Manager.Has in ink in the top left hand corner "66 Con"trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, elizabeth st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Freedom of Information Request", 2/05/1991 12:00:00 AM
Original of letter to John Prideaux dated 2-5-1991, on Public Transport Corporation letterhead referring to John's letter seeking minutes of the PTC Board. Notes that the PTC board has yet to be formed. Signed by C. W. O'Carroll Manager Freedom of Information. Has the V/Line and The Met logos on the base of the letter.trams, tramways, ptc, freedom of information, foi -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket Blocks, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), PTV for use in the City or regional bus services, 2017
Block of Tickets - 100 heavy paper, stapled to a cardboard back, printed by the PTV for use in the City or regional bus services - Two hour concession - 2017 Town Bus services, marked "C" with the time in hourly intervals around the sides for both AM and PM Number 7082400 to 499. Has the conditions of use on the rear.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, ptv, concession fares, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 19/01/1941 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U206 and five maximum traction cars - N 125, C 28, P 138, E 143 and another ex HTT car stored at Preston Workshops. The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo dated 19-1-41trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, c class, n class, e class, p class, stored trams, tram 206, tram 125, tram 28, tram 38, tram 143 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Contact, Contact, Contact
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Contat, Contact, Contact....late afternoon section strength TAOR Patrol, Long Binh, Operation Federal, 14th March 1969, 7 Platoon, C Company 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC), under heavy fire from both sides of the road the riflemen engage the enemy to their immediate rightphotograph, operation federal, long binh, 7 platoon, c coy, 4rar nz, gibbons collection catalogue, taor patrol, 4 rar/nz (anzac), riflemen, denis gibbons -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sculpture - Bas-relief, Untitled [Early Agricultural Industries], n.d
Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief depicting two horses pulling a plow, which a man is walking behind and guiding. Three birds are flying close to the ground in the foreground, and there is a stylized sunburst (a partial circular form with radiating lines) depicted in the background. More abbreviated bird forms are depicted against the sun and sky.sculpture, bas-relief, copper -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sculpture - Bas-relief, Untitled (Modern Portland Port View), n.d
Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief. Depicting of port with 14 large silos and a large domed shed in background. On horizon line is a wharf with a ship berthed. In foreground left is a pier stump with wood nailed to it, and leaning on it is a large anchor with a rope tied to it. In foreground left is a beach area, diminishing rapidly toward port in background.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (unknown)sculpture, bas-relief, copper, port of portland, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sculpture - Bas-relief, Untitled (Early Forestry Industries), n.d
Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper relief work. View of a man from behind sawing a tree. He is flanked by two tree trunks, and is leaning to his right while pulling a band saw through the tree on the left. Leaning against tree on right is a large axe. Houses are rudimentarily designated by lines in the background visible between the trees.sculpture, bas-relief, copper, industry, forestry, forest -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Sculpture - Bas-relief, Untitled (Early Pastoral Industries), n.d
Commissioned by State Bank to produce 5 copper bas-reliefs for 73 Percy Street, Portland. Spoke with Miss Betty Vivian (Member of the Portland Historical Society) re Portland's history. Commonwealth Bank stored objects in Melbourne (c.1991). Negotiations between Portland Historical Society and Commonwealth Bank of Australia led to gift of works to People of Portland. Stored at Council depot c.1998, retrieved for Maritime Discovery Centre display.Copper bas-relief depicting a man bent over to shear a sheep. His shirt sleeves are rolled up and he is bent toward the viewer.sculpture, industry, rural, copper, bas-relief, shearing, sheep, shearer -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, A few words from the War 1914-1918, 22/12/2016
The postcards were inherited by Alice Robinson, nee Giles-Clark, daughter of Phyllis Matthews, granddaughter of Henry and Evelyn Matthews. [William's adopted parents] They lived at Mona Vale, Cowes. Alice's son, Neil Robinson and daughter in law, Maggie Geddes, did the research to give them some context. They had to guess or deduce the order of them as most are undated. William Gothorp W H C C Company, 37 Battalion No. 3306.HistoricalA4 spiral bound booklet containing photocopied pages with black & white photos, text, records, newspaper cuttings and postcards sent from William Gothorp, fighting in WW1, back to family in Phillip Island.army ww1, ww1 phillip island soldiers, william gothorp, alice robinson (nee clark), neil robinson, spanish infuenza, london, carisbrooke guesthouse -
Geelong Cycling Club
Honour Board, 1909
A chronicle of officials of the G.C.C. during 1909. This honour board has an important place in the history of the Geelong Cycling Club and signifies the high esteem in which the community held cycling in the early part of the 20th century. Decorative wooden frame around individual photographs on oval ceramic plates and mounted on a wooden background. These are surrounded by pressed metal floral decorations. Inscriptions are in cursive script and painted in blue and white against the wood. There is a gold trim to the wooden frame. "Geelong Cycling Club/R McGann/T. Jenkins/H.H. Barclay/C. Hobbs/A. Beaming, Club Trainer/C. Hudgell/G.A. Martin, Vice Capt/H.G. Cartriss, Captain/E.Kitchen, ICCA Delegn/W.C McEwan/C. Bartlett/B. Freedman,Auditor/Eli Phillips, President/H. Groves, Handicapper/A. Hyatt/H.W. Heath/J. MacPhee/J.McMahon/C. Farrell/C.A.Betts, Hon. Secretary/O. Rowlands/M. O Donnell, Com/J.Kilmartin/C.E.Hewitt, Treasurer/E.Walsh, Com/N.James, Com/G. Martin/H.Mills/L.Redman/A.Palmer/W. Loone/H.L. Kelly/W. Shields/R.Hobbs/Presented/Mr. Charles A. Betts/A token of esteem for valuable services rendered as secretary/Nov 9, 1909” geelong cycling club; r mcgann; t. jenkins; h.h. barclay; c. hobbs; a. beaming; c. hudgell; g.a. martin; h.g. cartriss; e.kitchen; w.c mcewan; c. bartlett; b. freedman; eli phillips; h. groves; a. hyatt; h.w. heath; j. macphee; j.mcmahon; c. farrell; c.a.betts; o. rowlands; m. o donnell; j.kilmartin; c.e.hewitt; e.walsh; n.james; g. martin; h.mills; l.redman; a.palmer; w. loone; h.l. kelly; w. shields; r.hobbs; mr. charles a. betts; -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, (F455-5) 1987; (F455-6) 1986; (F455-7) 1986
Reverend Dr. J. Davis McCaughey (12/07/1914 - 25/03/2005) was ordained in 1942 in Northern Ireland. He served at the YMCA, Fisherwick Belfast, United Kingdom, Professor of New Testament Studies at the Theological Hall, Master of Ormond College and retired in 1979. In 1986 he became Governor of Victoria, an office he held for six years.(F455-1) seated at table; (F455-2) head and body seated; (F455-3) head and body standing; (F455-4) seated at desk; (F455-5) seated at desk; (F455-6) head and body seated; (F455-7) head and body seated.(F455-1) "ACC 29th General Meeting Adelaide Justice Elizabeth Evatt addressed the meeting on the report on Human Relationships. Chairman of the session was the Rev Professor Davis McCaughey. Photo Rollason ACC"; (F455-2) no details; (F455-3) "Dr and Mrs McCaughey Rev Ian Steer Reg News 20 December"; (F455-4) "Rev Dr. Davis McCaughey"; (F455-5) "HE Dr Davis McCaughey, AC Governor of Victoria C&N 22/7/1987 page 19"; (F455-6) "Please return to C&N Credit Roger Mitchell Church and Nation C&N Feb 86 page1 front cover"; (F455-7) "C&N 12/2/1986 page 17".mccaughey, davis, rev., presbyterian minister, theological hall, ormond college, governor of victoria -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photographs - Framed x 3 8th Battalion Band 1st AIF
On back - "Top Left 8th Battalion Band in France 1916-17 Pte L C DAVIDSON V3008 Seated 3rd Row 4th Right Bottom Left 8th Batt Band in Belgium Pte L C DAVIDSON Centre Row 3rd Left Left Side Egypt 1916 8th Batt Pte DAVIDSON (Left)"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH FOOTBALL CLUB 1921, THORNTON - RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHER, 1921
PHOTOGRAPH KEPT AT CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB 1921.1 Black and white mounted on buff card - photograph of players and officials of the Clunes Football Club 1921 .2 Black and white copy of the above photograph .3 Black and white photograph of mounted photographOn Front: Printed "Clunes Football Club Season 1921" Printed below image; W Vorbac, J Tyers, A Davies, F Barry, A Mead, A McLennan, C Sparks, W Fawcett, W Barry, A Pickford, C Steart, J Keogh, J Roberts, L Exelby, H Williamson, R Sparks, H Holmes, J Dohertylocal history, photographs, football, football club 1921 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, THORNTON - RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHER, CLUNES MILL FOOTBALL CLUB 1928, 1928
PHOTOGRAPH HELD AT CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUBPHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES MILL FOOTBALL CLUB. SEASON 1928 .1 MOUNTED ON CARD, PHOTOGRAPH WITH NAMES UNDERNEATH .2 MOUNTED ON CARD, PHOTOGRAPH - NO NAMES .3 PHOTOCOPY OF .1 .4 - .6 PHOTOCOPIES OF IMAGE ONLY .7 PHOTOGRAPH OF .1 .8 PHOTOGRAPH OF .4NAMES OF PLAYERS LISTED BELOW PHOTO: S. Roberts, O. Roberts, W. Lovett, C. Brown (C), T. Bird, J. Heffernan, B. Toole, W. Fitszell, W. Spring, E. Roberts, R. Perry, H. Roberts, A. Dawson, J. Gleeson, R. Roberts, R. McLennan, W. Hancock, W. Weilandt, J. Cooper.photographs, football, football 1928 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Coorongite
Coorongite is a dark, rubber-like, highly resilient structureless algal deposit. In the Coorong district of South Australia it occurs in moderate quantities associated with the coastal swamps and sand dunes which extend for a considerable distance east of the mouth of the Murray. This particular specimen was recovered from the south of the Coorong River, South Australia. A type of sediment rich in organic matter, Coorongite is the unlithified end-member of the sapropelic coal series. The members of the sapropelic coal series can be ranked in order as sapropel (the unlithified form), sapropelic-lignite, and sapropelic-coal (the lithified forms) based on increasing carbon content and decreasing volatile content. Sapropel (Coorongite) is an unlithified dark, pulpy, fine organic mud containing concentrations of algae and miospores that are more or less identifiable. Coorongite is typically found as an algae like substance, that can be found in irregular size pieces. Coorongite was believed to be dried up oil due to its rubber-like texture. The Coorongite is also soft to the point where it can be cut into with a knife or it can be broken and torn by hand. Otherwise known as 'Kurangk', the Coorong River is home to the Ngarrindjeri people, which acts as both a place for gathering food and a spiritual place. In 1852 the first sight of Coorongite was found along the Coorong River. The finders mistook the Coorongite for dried up oil, which lead to the belief that there were oil reserves under the Coorong River. Between the 1860s and the 1930s the Coorong River became a place where mining oil and Coorongite became precedent. Nowadays, the local council and the South Australian Government are working together with the Ngarrindjeri people to sustain and preserve the Coorong River and the culture that is with it. Soon after gold was discovered in 1851, Victoria’s Governor La Trobe wrote to the Colonial Office in London, urging ‘the propriety of selecting and appointing as Mineral Surveyor for this Colony a gentleman possessed of the requisite qualifications and acquaintance with geological science and phenomena’. Alfred Selwyn was appointed geological surveyor in Australia in 1852 which began the Geological Survey of Victoria. Selwyn went on to collect geological samples and catalogue thousands of specimens around Australia. In 1853-69 the Geological Survey issued under Selwyn's direction sixty-one geological maps and numerous reports; they were of such high standard that a writer in the Quarterly Journal of the Geological Society of London bracketed the survey with that of the United States of America as the best in the world. During his years spent in Australia, Selwyn collected numerous significant geological specimens, examples of which are held in collections such as the Burke Museum.Coorongite is considered to be a mineral with a unique texture, where it can be both hard and soft. Coorongite can also be considered to be a rare mineral, as it is only located along the Coorong River and due to the mining of it, has left very few sources. It was believed at one point that Coorongite could be used to replace oil. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.Three solid varyingly hand-sized pieces of wooden appearing organic matter derived from the river in the Coorong District in South Australia. A rubber-like, highly resilient structureless algal deposit.Specimen 245 page 69 / in Descriptive Register / "Elcestic Bitumen, / Coorangite" South of / Coorung River, South Australia . / C. WIllman / 15/4/21burke museum, beechwoth, indigo shire, beechworth museum, geological, geological specimen, mineraology, coorong, coorong river, kurangk, ngarrindjeri, south australia, coorongite, coorongite specimen