The Ring Ouzel can commonly be found in small flocks or pairs. They have a distinctive white strip across their chest which helps to identify this species. They generally reside in large open grassy spaces such as farmlands, and can be found in mountainous areas with large boulders and slopes. They are located across Western Europe, the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. In some countries such as Ireland, England and Wales, the Ring Ouzel is endangered due to human disturbances, however elsewhere the species thrives. Although this is a taxidermy mount, it is highly similar to the real female Ring Ouzel. 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 Ring Ouzel is a predominantly brown in color. It has a white strip across its chest. The torso is a lighter shade of brown. The tale of the Ring Ouzel is long and a darker shade of brown when compared to the red colouring of the body. This specimen stands upon a wooden perch and has an identification tag tied around its leg. The bill is thin and has a pointed appearance. It has been styalised by the taxidermist in an open position which conveys the idea that this bird is mid call.Swing tag: 109a / Ring Thrush / Catalogue Page 27 / Metal tag: 4139 /taxidermy, taxidermy mount, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, ring ouzel, ouzel, european birds, african birds, mediterranean birds

Used by Grant Mattingly when he first started work in as Book-keeper.Round black ruler with imprint of rings on end. Used in an accountants office for book - keeping.Round rings imprinted on each end.commerce, bookkeeping

Metal ring, linen serviette.serviette, ring, linen

Black and white photograph of a trio of Matcham Skipper rings; depicting from left a signet ring with mother and child, ring with head of a woman and a signet ring with head of a woman. Nonematcham skipper, photograph, ring, mother and child, female head

Used and Imported during 19th and 20th century in the construction of horse tackle by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and FrostRound steel ring nickel plated ring used in the construction of horse reins and other equine accessoriesequine military, agricultrural, civilian c1900, ring

Rim of a porthole (known as a deathlight ring) of the ship George Kermode, which was owned by the Melbourne Harbour Trust.‘Deadlight Ring, 1902’ ‘From S.T George, Kermode.’

This tenon saw was used in the making of components for the ship model Sovereign of the Seas. Tenon saws are often used for making dovetail joints. It is part of a collection of objects used by Jim Williams, maker of fine ship models from about 1930-1955. Most of the components for the models, as well as many of the tools, were handmade by Jim Williams. Jim’s family has donated the ship model “Sovereign of the Seas” and many tools, accessories and documents used in the making of this and other ship models have been donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Ship model of HMS Sovereign of the Seas, scale model of 17th Century English war ship, was handmade and carved from plans, enclosed in airtight glass case. All components of that model, including even the smallest pulleys, were hand crafted using tools designed and made by Jim. Outstanding details include functional rigging and moving cannons. Please see our record 3732 of the mode Sovereign of the Seas for further details of the ship and the maker. This tenon saw is connected with the hobby and skill of ship model making that has been crafted as a leisure activity for many generations. The hobby is often chosen by serving and retired mariners who appreciate the connection with maritime history. This tenon saw was used by local Warrnambool man, Jim Williams, who was employed at Cramond and Dickson clothing store, and then at Fletcher Jones menswear for 27 years. It was used in making components for the model of the historic ship, the Sovereign of the Seas. The Sovereign of the Seas was a historic 17th century English war ship with important maritime heritage. Tenon Saw. Hand saw with small-toothed metal blade set into a slotted brass back, attached to a round brass fitting in the light coloured, turned wooden handle. Top on handle is marked with seven concentric rings scored into the wood. On top of blade is maker’s name “AVIA” within oval ring. This tenon saw is part of a collection of tools and accessories once used by Jim Williams, maker of a series of ship models 1930-1955 including “HMS Sovereign of the Seas”."Avia" within oval ring.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, jim williams, james bernard williams, ship model hobby, ship model tools, ship model making equipment, ship model making accessories, saw, wood cutting tool, tenon saw, avia steel and tool company limited, carpenter's tool, tool, sovereign of the sea, ship model, hobby, ship model tool

Ref/ Car. 1898/2. Star shapped medal issued in 1898 tocommemorate the forthcoming Commonweath of Australia - a map of Australia in the centre divided into six states/colonies, each state represented by a ray - inscribed around the circumferance and with provision for a pin to be attached with hole and metal ring on the top ray of star. Back of medal perfectly plain.Map of Australia within ring. Around ring: "AUSTRALIA'S COMMONWEALTH" *3.6.98*medal, commemorative, australian federation

Used on horse tackle Circa 1900 as used and imported by Holden and frostUsed and sold by Holden and Frosat Ca 1900"D" shaped brass ring hobbleequine agriculture, military, civilian, ring

This is a soft mud sand-stock moulded or semi-dry pressed brick bearing the 5 Olympic rings with the words "GLEN 1956 IRIS" across the bottom.5 Olympic Rings "GLEN 1956 IRIS"olympics 1956, glen iris brick works

Serviette rings were used in the boarders dining room. It seems from the engraving that the rings were occasionally purchased as memorabilia following a student's graduation Silver-plated serviette holders with school crests. One from Ballarat College. One from Clarendon PLC. The CPLC one is engraved on the reverse side. Verso of CPLC serviette ring: MARGERY RAMSAY / From / J. B. serviette-ring, joan-berry-morshead, ballarat-college

Rubber relief of a ring with scrolling design. Nonematcham skipper, relief, rubber, ring, decorative design

Imported, sold and utilised by Holden and Frost in the making and marketing of various equine bits and piecesSteel ring made from steel with a nickel plating coverequine military, civilian, agricultural c1900, ring

used on horse tackle by Holden and Frost during the 19th and early 20th centuriesSold by Holden and Frost during the 19th and early 20th centuryNickel plated steel ring as imported then used or sold by Holden and Frostequine military, civilian, agricultural c1900, ring

used on Horse tackle during the late 1800's and early 1900's on horse equipmentImported and used in manufacture by Holden and FrostNickle plated steel ring used on Horse accessories by Holden and Frostequine agricultural, civilian, military ca1900, ring

WWI German field binoculars. Cast aluminium casing, brass rings at either end with Bakelite eyepieces. Brass adjusting screw on hinge.Adjustment ring has "No 1567 Fernglas 08 Spindler & Hoyer Göttingen"instruments-optical, binoculars, german ww1

used on Horse tackle during 1800's and early 1900's by Holden and FrostImported and utilised by Holden and Frost in their construction of equine equiopmentBrass D ring imported, sold and used by Holden and frost in the construction of pieces of equine equipmentequine agriculture, civilian, military c1900, ring

This is one of a series of Aboriginal rings which are found in the Sunbury area. The former Shire of Bulla published a detailed study of the Aboriginal Ring sites in the early 1990's.A coloured photograph of a sacred site featuring an Aboriginal ring within the Sherwood Housing Estate. There is a cleared grassed area with a distinctive ring in the foreground with the housing estate in the background.sherwood estate, aboriginal ring sites, george evans collection

used on horse tackle during 19th and early 20th century imported by Holden and FrostImported , used and sold by Holden and Frost C1900Nickel plated steel ring used in the construction of horse accessories and reinsequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, ring

Key ring was with a group of items that are possibly related to Cat No 3596.Key ring, metal, round with key ring at top. Centre is slightly raised with coloured image of a soldier. Scroll & print beneath.Printed on scroll: “FOR KING & COUNTRY, ANZAC, AUSTRALIA”accessory, key ring

James Ring was the Head Teacher at Melton State School 430 in the 1930sBereavement card from the Ring familylocal identities, education

Partial rubber mould containing a wax cast of a ring depicting a reclining unicorn.Nonematcham skipper, mould, rubber, ring, unicorn

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of Men, Women and Children in front of Cowes School. Lord Stradbroke & sons ringing the bell for the first time.On back: "Lord Stradbroke & sons ringing bell at Cowes School for first time." (signed) J.S.cowes school, phillip island, lord stradbroke, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Used by Holden and Frost on horse tackle during the 19th centuryNickel plated steel ring used in the construction of various equine pieces in the late 1800's and early 1900'sequine military, agricultural, civilian c1900, ring

This is a serviette ring with the Charlton Bowling Club badge. The Bowling Club was established in 1919 although bowls was played previously in Charlton.It has a logo on badge. Signifies a time when serviette rings were standard items at the dinner table. Signifies a time when clubs issued rings perhaps as a winner's prize.Silver serviette ring with badge on frontCharlton Bowling Club Peninsula Plate EPNSAcharlton, bowling club, serviette ring, peninsula plate

Glass tumbler with marks indicating the Olymic Pageant with the five rings and Melboourne, Australia, 1956 under that. It refers to Faith Leech, Australia may represent in the 100 metres freestyle and the picture of Faith Leech is on the other side of the tumbler.Olympics pageant, Olympic rings, Olympic torch. Picture of Faith Leech.tumbler, melbourne, olympics, 1956, greig's honey

Brass horse ring used in the manufacture of horse reigns and tackle imported by Holden and frost c1910Sold by Holden and Frost for military and civilian use c1910Brass bridle ring used in horse tackleequine, agriculture, military, civillian, horse ring