The Australasian Shoveler is a species of duck that can be commonly found in heavily vegetated swamps in southwestern and southeastern Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. The species, Australasian Shoveler, is aptly named after their large shovel-shaped bill. These birds use these large bills which are equipped with fine hair-like components which strain the water and mud for food including tiny creatures including insects, crustaceans and seeds while it swims. 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 Australasian Shoveler is a species of low-floating duck with a dark head and brown plumage. The rear of this specimen is a dark brown, with mixed white and brown colouring on the upper torso. The underparts of this bird are brown and orange. The specimen has glass eyes made in an amber colour. The Shoveler is standing on a wooden platform which is labelled number 136. Amongst the feathers on the wings, this bird has a green coloured feather. The legs of the Shoveler would have once been a bright orange; however, the legs of this specimen have darkened in colour throughout the taxidermy process. This bird has a large bill shaped like a shovel from which the name "Shoveler" has been derived.5a. / Australian Shoveller / See Catalogue, page 38. /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, heron, duck, australaisian shovelor, shovelor

Group of employees. From left to right: Bill Dingfelder, Reg Thomas, Paul Bell, Marlo Tanaskovic, Graham Sheckelton, Harold Ennor, Les Whitford.business, retail, gas and fuel

Two extracts from Advertiser re John Murray (Council Barkly ward candidate 1971). Also - advert for Bill Nicholls, Darling Ward candidate.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, john murray, barkley ward candidate.

Unframed photo Gen Westmoreland, Commander US Mac greets Sgt Ken Prior and 2nd Lt Bill Kaine during visit to 1 RARAWM HIN/0043/VNgeneral westmoreland, 1 rar, bien hoe, us mac

Colour photograph of Koori Elder Bill Harrison visiting Pre School, painting stones with students Sarah Currie, Sasha Sztynder.. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, aboriginals

Colour photograph of Shirley Hancock holding the Lakes Entrance Bridge Club Perpetual Trophy flanked by Bill and Heather Cornwall winners of the Hancock Trophy 2014boats and boating, tourism

The Misses Singleton owned and were Principals of Ormiston Ladies College from 1872-1911. The School merged with Camberwell Girls Grammar School as the Junior School campus in 1965.One page form report handwritten in black ink for Ormiston Ladies College report for half-year ending Midwinter for student Miss Miriam BillingGeneral remarks are initialed "A.S." by one of the co-Principals Miss Anna Singletonormiston ladies college

Has a strong association with the two BTPS workers, Maurice Calnin then President and Bill Kingsley.Digital image from a black and white print of Maurice Calnin (BTPS President) and Bill Kingsley alongside No. 26, circa late 1973, early 1974. "Maurie Calnin JP and I" in ink on rear.trams, tramways, btps, depot, tram 26

Documents. The Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band. History of the band and contact information for members. Harry McQueen, Bill McGlashan, Peter Ellis, Shirley Andrews.

Blue canvas kit bag found with tag ' belonging to Bill Hudgson'. White printed label. Brass ilets, round top opening, sling bag.RAAF 116638

number in album 03553.04Colour photograph Rhonda and Alan Bills receiving award at 17th Garden Club Spring Competition from Mary Fincham of Rotary. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, lions club, function

Colour photograph Life Memberships being awarded to Bill Jenkin and Ray Dingey by President Herb Burton at Probus Club meeting. Lakes Entrance Victoriaprobus club, people

see Lakes Post Newspaper page 10, 22 November 2000Colour photograph taken outside McDonalds for McHappy Day. Bill Daniel, L J Hooker Real Estate Agent with Kenny Koala.Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, businesses

Black and white photograph Rotarians Bill and Ann Daniel Sandy Kee and Barry Peel with Youth Exchange Student Leslie Backham. Lakes Entrance Victoriarotary club, volunteering

Old Police station located behind Golden Age Hotel in Willoby Street BeaufortColour Photograph 1 of 4 photos 2002Willoby St Beaufort. Names J Liddells, Bill Fuller, Fred Finch on rear of photo. beaufort buildings

July 2010 annual luncheon of 25 Year Member Association of Yacht Squadron, organised by Past Commodore, Harry Leggett. Old used Squadron Burgee signed by many present including longest serving member at time, Bill O'Day (1939) and Bert Ferris (1943). Also signed by Commodore of the day Stuart Tait and several past Commodores. Image record of this event on hand and also of 2009 luncheon. Similar signed burgee on hand of Committee January 1998.Unique for signatures of attendees at event.Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron burgee in fabric of size flown above club house and with tail frayed away from use. Triangular flag red background with white cross set vertically. Seven pointed star set in top left quadrant. Crown in centre. Signed by members attending the 2010 25 Year members luncheon. Dated 2.7.2001 but actually 2010.The burgee is marked 25 year-member-association and signed by numerous people. "Bill-O'Day, Graham-Burton, Leslie-Norton, Michael-Morse, Janice-Kesterton, Jim-Holroyd, Lynette Holroyd, Ian-Ewing, Margaret-Ewing, A.W.-Ross, David-Allen, Ted-Montford, Brian-McDermott, Alan-Saunders, Ivor-Forsyth-Grant, John-Hooper, Ken-Simpson, Heather-Simpson, Russell-Nathan, Andrew-Kopp, Steve-Morrison, Stephen-Hawes, Harry-Russell, Leo-Perini, Ross-Morton, Ken-Dowdney, Nolene-Muller-Crosier, Harry-Leggett, Harry-Leggett, Murray-McCutcheon, Frances-Robertson, Jeff-mad-dog-Crozier, Dennis-Livingston, Stuart-Tait, Stephen-Aggro-Collis, Les Clough, Ross-Flood, Monica-Nurminen, Douglas-Faram, Michael-Sutton, Bill-Maude, Peter-Chapman, Mel-Mollison".flag royal melbourne yacht squadron, burgee squadron, royal melbourne yacht squadron bugree, 25 year member association, bill o day, graham burton, leslie norton, michael morse, janice kesterton, jim holroyd, lynette, holroyd, ian ewing, margaret ewing, a w ross, david allen, ted montford, brian mcdermott, alan saunders, ivor forsyth grant, john hooper, ken simpson, heather simpson, russell nathan, andrew kopp, steve morrison, stephen hawes, harry russell, leo perini, ross morton, ken dowdney, nolene muller crosier, harry leggett, murray mccutcheon, frances robertson, jeff mad dog crozier, dennis livingston, stuart tait, stephen aggro collis, les, clough, ross flood, monica nurminen, douglas faram, michael sutton, bill maude, peter chapman, mel mollison

19 Bandsmen Pictured: Back Row: Waggy Wilson, Bill Thompson, Mr Rackstraw, Harry McDougall, Bill McDougall, Jock Munro, Sam Laurensen, Stan McLean Second Row: Geo Sutherland, Mr Leighton, Dave Ireland, Tom Martin Snr, President, Peter Robinson, Bob McBeath Front Row: Neil McBeth, Clarrie Martin, Hughie Bell, Norm Martin

B&W photo of Bill Hermon Snr standing on a dirt road, wearing a hat, shirt, waistcoat and trousers, and holding a long bullocky's whip over his right shoulder. The land to the right of the photo rises steeply and is treed. Bill's bullock team is on a track or ledge about a metre above the road level. The first four animals can be seen. Photo dated 1913-1925.