The Pacific Black Duck is also known as the Grey Duck in New Zealand. Despite these names, the plumage of the bird is brown in colour with the occasional cream and small amount of black. This species of Duck is located in all of Australia with the exception of the most arid zones. They can also be found throughout the Pacific region. The Pacific Black Duck resides in a range of different habitats that have some sort of water. These birds feed on aquatic plants, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic insects. To catch their food, these birds plunge their heads and necks under the water with their rear raising above the top of the water. This technique is termed "dabbing". 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.Despite its name, the Black Duck is largely brown in colouring. It has a mixture of light brown and cream plumage on the neck, face and stomach. The wings and rear of the duck are a darker brown. Each brown feather is bordered with a cream colour which separates the feathers from each other. The top of the head is also dark brown and there is a darker stripe of black colour horizontally on either side of the eye. The specimen has two brown and black glass eyes and a black bill. The legs and webbed feet are a dark brown and black colour. Tied around the left leg is a paper identification tag. The number 134 is inscribed on the left side of the wooden platform on which the bird is standing. This specimen is stocky.3a. / Australian Wild Duck / See Catalogue, Page 38. /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, duck, pacific black duck, grey duck, australian duck

Tin, grey metal with black script on the top & underside. Containing ointment.Printed in black on front of tin: “OINTMENT ANTI-GAS NO 3A”accessory, anti gas, ointment

Copy of black and white photograph of Williamstown High School Form 3A of 1958. 2 copies, one is laminated.See image abovewilliamstown high school, 1958, form 3a, class photographs

The white-throated Needletail is a migratory bird, breeding in Central Asia and southern Siberia, and wintering south in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. This large swift is often mistaken in flight for a small predatory bird, but its long curved wings and white markings help to identify it. Needle-tailed Swifts get their name from the spined end of their tail, which is not forked as it is in the more common Swifts of the genus Apus. They build their nests in rock crevices in cliffs or hollow trees. These birds do not like to sit on the ground, spending spend most of their time in the air. 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 white-throated Needletail is predominantly grey-brown in colour. The throat and under tail of he bird are dusky-white. This specimen has a white spot on the lower rim of each of its wings. The eyes are made from glass and the specimen has been styalised standing on a wooden mount.Label: 3a/ Spine-tailed Swift / See catalogue page 7.stormbird, taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, quail, migratory bird, white-throated needletail, needle-tailed swift, spine-tailed swift, hirundapus caudacutus

Knife bayonet , Model 1896, 21 cm blade, for Swedish Mauser Rifle078, 638, No 829, Swedish crown, crown & anchor stamp, No 3a, bayonet, swedish

Cesare Vollmer was an internee in Camp 3 A during WW2.Pencil sketch of Cesare Vollmer from shoulders up looking to one side. on back: Von F Vollmer ? Vagarini camp 3A" "furs ? Tatura"cesare vollmer, cesare vagarini, camp 3 internees

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride. There are several balloons in the field. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 4 of balloons being prepared for take off in a field.Printed on the back 'No.1A, 3A, 4A, 5A' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning

Area of map shows the River Sambre running from corner left to top corner right, Landrecies, Hachette, Petit Paris to Leval. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. refer cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Map, Enemy rear Organization France, Edition 3a, sheet 57A N.W, scale 1:20,000, Field Survey to 24.10.1918.Hand written on rear in black, “57A N.W”map, france, trench

Earliest research samples from David Orme Masson's work at Edinburgh. 3a Trimethyl sulphine -chlor -brom - iodide, from hot alcohol.

1964 issue of the Mercury magazine of Eltham High School.Inscriptions and markings 'David Draffin 3A' on front cover and numerous autographs on page 1.eltham high school, class lists, mercury, 1964, frank taylor collection

Photos of a band that attended the 75th Anniversary event for Legacy at the Shrine of Remembrance on 4th October 1998. It marched in front of the special 75th Anniversary banner and Legatees. Then played during the service. Part of a group of 20 photos stored together with a post-it note says "Photos by Sally Anne Brownbill".A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary in 1998.Colour photo x 2 of a band at the Legacy ceremony at the Shrine for the 75th Anniversary.Printing on the back "PETE.H 022" which is the film number, then image numbers 3a and 24a.75th anniversary, shrine, bands

A group of widows gathered at Legacy House sorting stamps. Same film as 00629. Names unknown. The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 2 of widows sorting stamps at Legacy House.Printing on the back "

502 Primary School Students 1942 Grade 3astawell education students

Owned by local school girl - Gayle McKeown, Grade 3a, NumurkahCardboard cover over 10 "School Paper" magazines x 2 Dates: 1966 & 1927The School Paper / The School Paper Grades III & IV Education Department Victoriaeducation, school, reading, english

Exercise book with blue cover and alternate lined pages and graph paper pages. Used by Iris Webb in 1958 to record science practical classes.See PDF's above. Approximately 50 pages of practical experiments are recorded. On front cover: Iris Webb, 3A, W.H.S.williamstown high school, science, 1958, iris webb

Doug Kent shakes hands with a major sponsor, whilst Ray Martin looks on. Possibly corporate sponsorship thanks for Channel 9 or Myer Melbourne who have supported the event in recent years. With two other images of Doug Kent and major sponsor addressing the crowd.3 x col. photographs of Ray Martin and two other men on the Carols by Candlelight stage.CBC-96-5-13A (7137) CBC-96-5-10A (7138) CBC-96-5-3A (7139)carols by candlelight, ray martin, doug kent

Two photos mounted on purple board: top Grade 3a, 1965. Three rows of students, dressed in uniform. Bottom image : Graded 6B, four rows of students, male teacher at side. Some dressed in uniform.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s.

George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits