Nankeen Night Herons reside in Australia wherever there is permanent water. They can often be found in wetlands, shallow river margins, floodplains and parks and gardens. These birds spend the day time roosting in groups among dense foliage and emerge during the night. An adult Nankeen Night Heron is identified by the black cap on its head and a pale breast. This particular specimen has these signs which enable it to be identified as adult. The large eyes of the Nankeen Night Heron are a bright yellow colour which are adapted to night vision. 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 and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such 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.The Nankeen Night Heron has a stocky body and is standing tall on a wooden pedestal and looking towards the upper right. This adult specimen has yellow and black glass eyes and a long pale grey bill. Plumage on the head is black which turns a pale cinnamon on the nape of the neck. The wings are placed along the back of the body and are a light brown. The torso is a pale buff colour. This specimen has nuptial plums which look like they come out of the back of the birds head. These plums are long white feathers which appear during the breeding season.taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, nankeen night heron, heron, nocturnal

This photograph was taken at Wooragee Hall on the Friday 27th February, 2004 as part of an event called Foxy Night Out. This event was about sharing awareness about the impacts of foxes in rural areas and discussing methods to control their populations. There were two mains speakers at this event, the first; Camille Veselsky, a specialist in fox behaviour who worked for the Hume Rural lands Protection Board on pest animal control, and the second; Leanne Wheaton, a nature conservationist. Pictured in this photograph is Camille Veselsky giving his presentation. Regional areas like Wooragee are susceptible to fox attacks due to the availability of food such as rubbish, scraps, native wildlife and livestock. Foxes can have a huge impact on native wildlife and domestic life as they are known to chew through irrigation systems, dig-up and defecate in gardens, raid rubbish bins and harass other domestic animals.This photo is a record of the events that Wooragee Landcare organises in order to raise awareness and educate about environmental conservation issues in the area. It shows practical solutions that have been considered in fox controlLandscape coloured photograph printed on gloss paperReverse: WAN NA 0A2A0N0 NNN+ 1 6329 / [PRINTED] (No.6A) / 495 Camille Veselsky / Foxy Night out / 27/2/04foxy night out, wooragee hall, wooragee landcare group, wooragee landcare's collection, camille veselsky

Nankeen Night Herons reside in Australia wherever there is permanent water. They can often be found in wetlands, shallow river margins, floodplains and parks and gardens. These birds spend the day time roosting in groups among dense foliage and emerge during the night. An adult Nankeen Night Heron is identified by the black cap on its head and a pale breast. This particular specimen has these signs which enable it to be identified as adult. The large eyes of the Nankeen Night Heron are a bright yellow colour which are adapted to night vision. 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.The Nankeen Night Heron has a stocky body and is standing tall on a wooden pedestal and looking forward. This adult specimen has yellow and black glass eyes and a yellow and pale grey bill. Plumage on the head is black which turns a pale cinnamon on the nape of the neck. The wings are placed along the back of the body and are a light brown. The torso is a pale buff colour. This specimen has nuptial plums which look like they come out of the back of the birds head. These plums are long white feathers which appear during the breeding season.taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, nankeen night heron, heron, nocturnal

The restaurant stands next to the Goonawarra vineyard next to the Jackson Creek, Sunbury.A coloured photograph of Goonawarra winery restaurant floodlit at night.goonawarra winery, vineyards, wineries, barnier, john, mcmahon, michael, goonawarra restaurant, george evans collection

BOXED MALE URINAL WITH WAISTBAND, FOR DAY AND NIGHT USElocal history, medicine, medical appliance, hospital, clunes

Night Scene of Main Street showing flags and Lights

Stawell Gold Mines Machinery at Night acroos watergold mining

Made by Mrs Nora Huggins (1891 - 1965) for her glory box. She was married to a blacksmith who worked with carriages. They lived at Ballarook, near BallaratWhite cotton night cap with broderie anglaise edgingcostume, female nightwear

Black and white photo of Nunawading Civic Centre at nightcity of nunawading civic centre

Digital images of St Brigid's, Crossley, on the night of the centenary.st brigid's crossley, st brigid's, catholic church, catholic, church, religion, centenary, celebrations, 100, anniversary, commemoration, night, window, light

Colour photograph of a night scene in Timor Street, Warrnambool.warrnambool, night, christmas, christmas tree, timor street, streetscape

Coloor photograph of a night view in the main street of Omeo.2017, great alpine road, omeo high plains, omeo, high country, streetscape, heritage, night

Black and white image of a man imaking a bed for the night. bushman

Colour photograph of illuminations during Bendigo White Night. white night bendigo, bendigo

Small bedside kerosene night lamp with decorative handlekerosene lamps

Colour photo of Silver Jubillee decorated tram at night.individual, basil miller, bendigo trams.

Colour photo of Silver Jubillee decorated tram at night.individual, basil miller, bendigo trams

Photographs, Black and White, Photo of Q 142 on an all night service to Camberwell at corner of Swanston and Queensberry St, 15/1/1956. Photo by Keith Kings. In the background is Tru-Bake biscuits, Newsagent advertising The Age, Argus, Post, Capstan cigarettes, the Hotel Queensberry, and Davies Coop & Co Limited - Weavers & Underwear Manufacturers.In ink on the rear: Keith Kings stamp and number R(f)(5) "M&MTB - Q-142 as "All Night" tram in Swanston St (North) at Queensberry St corner about to shunt on Xover to return to Camberwell. 7.378am Sunday 15/1/56" 1/250 f4.5trams, tramways, swanston st, queensberry st, all night services, camberwell, tram 142

The photograph shows Miss Clarice Ingram with her grandmother Mrs Sivewright on her 95th birthday.A black / white photograph of an elderly woman in a dark dress sitting outside with a young girl next to her. Yhe photograph is oval shaped and mounted on light grey card.on back - Clarrie Ingram (night Tues) wife..................95th birthdayingram sivewright

Friendly Societies were founded in the Australian Colonies in the mid-19th Century by immigrants from England who had been members in Societies which dated back to the 18th Century. Like all working people these immigrants experienced sickness, accidents, unemployment, death and burial. They needed help of like fellows to tide their families over these times. So they formed a branch of one of the Friendly Societies back in the mother country. The idea was to make fixed contributions to a fund and when they were off work they would receive a payment. When they died funeral benefits would be paid and the widow and children would be cared for. It was a form of local insurance for hard times. This was a time of 'look after yourself' as the Colonial Governments did not provide pensions or benefits. When Dr James Kerr came to be Orbost's first residential doctor, he was sponsored by M.U.I.O.O.F. This item reflects those times. A ledger/cash book with a blue and tan fabric cover. on spine on red felt/suede in gold lettering - NIGHT BOOK

Photos from a Comradeship album showing celebrations on Anzac Day 1977. Including a photo of Legatee Rex Hall and the Comradeship bell is behind him on the piano. The items were part of a photo album of Comradeship activities (from 1930 to 1977) see items 01027 to 01036.The Comradeship photo album was put together by the Comradeship committee and records events that Legatees did and places they lived or visited. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Colour photo x 10 from a Comradeship committee photo album.Handwriting on the photo album page said "Anzac night 1977"anzac day, comradeship

Worn by the grandmother of Marjorie Burton (nee Whiteman) in England early 19th century. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. When she was admitted to Waratah Lodge, Orbost, following a stroke, her daughter Ann Quaadgras donated a number of her mother's personal belongings to the Orbost & District Historical Society. Marjorie died in 2015.These items are examples of the needlework skills of women in the 19th century. They are items which are no longer commonly worn.Two night caps. 2483.1 is a pink lady's night cap, hand sewn and cotton edged in lace. It has been embroidered with pink flowers. the straps are red. 2483.2 is a hand sewn man's night cap of pale striped cotton. It is brown, and grey stripes on a white background with white tapes for tying. night-cap sleepwear burton-marjorie

10 photographs of the centenary parade at night, Oct 28, 1957caulfield, centenary, parades