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Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Burrows, William, Adventures of a mounted trooper, 1986
Contents: Arrival in the colony & visit to the diggings; Road-making in Victoria; The tents and their occupants; Mounted police and their operations; Government Land Surveying; The mounted police again; The sessions at the diggings; Australian Birds; Birds Continued; Australian Animals; The Aboriginal inhabitants; Sheep and cattle stations; Climate and vegetable productions of Australia; Melbourne and its suburbs; Adventures narrated by a log-fire; A voyage to China; Three months in China and voyage to Sydney. Prehistory, early culture contact and history -- Early European contact -- Exploration and expeditions -- Colonisation -- 1851-.Other: Mounted Police -- Black Forest -- Wood End.143 p. ; 21 cm.Contents: Arrival in the colony & visit to the diggings; Road-making in Victoria; The tents and their occupants; Mounted police and their operations; Government Land Surveying; The mounted police again; The sessions at the diggings; Australian Birds; Birds Continued; Australian Animals; The Aboriginal inhabitants; Sheep and cattle stations; Climate and vegetable productions of Australia; Melbourne and its suburbs; Adventures narrated by a log-fire; A voyage to China; Three months in China and voyage to Sydney. Prehistory, early culture contact and history -- Early European contact -- Exploration and expeditions -- Colonisation -- 1851-.Other: Mounted Police -- Black Forest -- Wood End.burrows, william, 1830- -- journeys -- victoria. | victoria -- description and travel -- 1851-1900. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Briggs-Pattison, Sue et al, Last winter, 1998
Many hours were spent on the river by the Yorta Yorta children using whatever materials that could be found to amuse themselves. Based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... Gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Shane Russell.[15] p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm. + 2 sheets (double-sided)Many hours were spent on the river by the Yorta Yorta children using whatever materials that could be found to amuse themselves. Based on the lifestyle of the Yorta Yorta people of the Murray River, near Barmah. ... Gives an insight into the lifestyles and experiences of the Koorie children who grew up in this area. Illustrated by Shane Russell.children, aboriginal australian -- juvenile literature. | readers -- animals -- infancy. | readers (primary) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Journal - Serials, Department of Pacific and Southeast Asian History, Australian National University, Aboriginal History - Volume 03. 1-2 1979, 1979
A series of articles on Aboriginal History by well-known historians.166p.; footnotes; bib.; ports.; facsimiles; 25 cm.A series of articles on Aboriginal History by well-known historians.aboriginal australians -- periodicals. | ethnology -- australia -- periodicals. | aboriginal australians -- missions -- new south wales | religions - christianity - missions | religions - christianity - missionaries | music - vocal | literature and stories - story telling and story tellers | language - texts and translations - aboriginal to non-aboriginal language | art - rock art - painting | photography - ethnographic | ceremonies | literature and stories - story telling and story tellers | world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, aboriginal australian. | aboriginal australian soldiers. | aboriginal australians -- northern territory -- arnhem land. | defence - world war ii | religions - christianity - lutheran church | religions - christianity - missions | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900 | government policy - state and territory - queensland | animals - invertebrates - crustacea and molluscs - beche-de-mer / trepang | -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Journal - Serials, Department of Pacific and Southeast Asian History, Australian National University, Aboriginal History - Volume 05. 1-2 1981, 1981
Articles on various aspects of Australian History articles.178 p.; ill.; tables; footnotes; bibs.; maps; 25 cm.Articles on various aspects of Australian History articles.aboriginal australians -- periodicals. | ethnology -- australia -- periodicals. | settlement and contacts - chinese | language - change | mining industry - gold | settlement and contacts - afghans | animals - mammals - camels | race relations - racism - stereotyping | language - texts and translations - aboriginal to non-aboriginal language | art - drawing | art - artists | settlement and contacts - macassans and indonesians | language - kriol | language - linguistics - language classification | language - semantics | settlement and contacts - explorers | -
National Wool Museum
Shears
Used from mid 1920s to late 1960s. Shears were used by Mr Embling and with leather scabbard. Made by Mr Embling in his first year at Dookie Agriculture College and were entered in R.A.S in Melbourne 1927 and won first prize in its class. Mr Embling used the set on properties such as "Nap Nap", "Wallah", "Narabri", "Bangool", "Skipton", "Lang Kal Kal", "Beaufort", "Nareen" in Western District (Fraser property). These artefacts were generally carried by stockmen or horsemen when crutching sheep.Metal blade shears dressed with appropriate leather and string strapping to suit user and with leather keeper. Handles have been painted blackCOMBINATION/ UTS No 1/SHEFFIELD/ MADE IN ENGLANDshearing, sheep stations management, animal health, embling, mr ken, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Shears
Long narrow double bladed shears. Used in display from 12 April 1989 till early May 1989.COMBINATION/ UTS No 1/SHEFFIELDshearing, sheep stations management, animal health, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Drench Gun
Wilcox Mofflin Ltd drench gun for sheep.WILCOX MOFFLIN LTD.animal health, sheep diseases, sheep parasites, sheep stations management, sheep - diseases, sheep - parasites, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Drench Gun
C Victor Roberts' drenching gun for sheep.PATENTED/ No106-154/9-6-38/ C Victor Roberts VICTOR RD/DEE WHY NSW FOR COROSIVE MIXTURES/ BLUESTONE ARSENICNICOTINE /ALSO PHENOTHIAZINE/ NOT OIL K406 Victor BLUESTONE SHEEP DOSERanimal health, sheep diseases, sheep parasites, sheep stations management, sheep - diseases, sheep - parasites, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Shearing Handpiece
Lister shearing handpiece with comb and cutter. (Note on comb/cutter - "Although the handpiece appears to have been presented complete with comb and cutter I think the tools are modern (Tom Crocker 3/11/93)".) Early version of the Lister S Hardened, No. 31. Hand piece contains genuine parts.LISTER / S/ HARDENED/31537shearing, sheep stations management, animal health, sheep stations - management -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Leashes a must for dogs in reserves, 1992
Dogs in Nunawading reserves will have to stay on leashes following a recent decision in Nunawading Council.Dogs in Nunawading reserves will have to stay on leashes following a recent decision in Nunawading Council.Dogs in Nunawading reserves will have to stay on leashes following a recent decision in Nunawading Council.city of nunawading, parks and reserves, domestic animals, dogs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Land sale to fund developments, 19/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
RSPCA plans to sell 5 or 6 acres of its East Burwood property at market value to help fund the new veterinary clinic and hospital.Newspaper article outlining RSPCA plans to sell 5 or 6 acres of its East Burwood property at market value to help fund the new veterinary clinic and hospital. The sum required to build the new hospital and clinic is $4 million. RSPCA plans to sell 5 or 6 acres of its East Burwood property at market value to help fund the new veterinary clinic and hospital. royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, burwood east, barber, peter, veterinary services, land sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Newsletter, Horse troughs, 1/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Article from Williamstown Historical Society Newsletter No 157 dated 1 January 1997Article from Williamstown Historical Society Newsletter No 157 dated 1 January 1997 about establishment of horse troughs by George Bills.Article from Williamstown Historical Society Newsletter No 157 dated 1 January 1997 horse troughs, williamstown historical society, bills, george, royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Native animals of Whitehorse, 2005
Poster produced courtesy of City of Whitehorse.Poster produced courtesy of City of Whitehorse.Poster produced courtesy of City of Whitehorse.wildlife, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Report, The Vegetation, fauna and management of Antonio Park, City of Nunawading, Victoria, 1/10/1987 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of a detailed report prepared for the Nunawading City Council on the vegetation, fauna and management of Antonio Park.Photocopy of a detailed report prepared for the Nunawading City Council on the vegetation, fauna and management of Antonio Park. Lists of 320 plant species were made. A broad indigenous community: 'Grassy Open Forest' is described. Lists of butterflies, reptiles, birds and mammals. Weed infestation and degradation processes are identified. A range of management issues are identified and recommendations made. ca 120 pages. Photographs. Plans.Photocopy of a detailed report prepared for the Nunawading City Council on the vegetation, fauna and management of Antonio Park.antonio park, mitcham, animals, native plants, birds, wildlife -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Mural - Spencer St Station, 13/01/1978
Australia Day 1978 Melbourne had the biggest collection of historic vehicles seen in this country. There were electric and horse drawn trams, steam trains, veteran and vintage cars and even a fly past of old flying machines. Officially the occasion marked the unveiling of Harold Freeman's giant mural at Spencer Street Station depicting a century of transportation in Australia. Another paragraph refers to the horse trough referred to in E - C - 3 and research by Amy Bunker into the story of George Bills. It points out that the RSPCA emergency home in Burwood is the George Bills Rescue Centre.transport, freeman, harold, spencer street station, horse troughs, bills, george, royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, bunker, amy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Historic Site Gets Aged Care, 2018
A retirement village will be constructed next to the RSPCA, Burwood Highway on part of the site of the former Burwood Brickworks,A retirement village will be constructed next to the RSPCA, Burwood Highway on part of the site of the former Burwood Brickworks, which will house 400 elderly. This has been approved by the Whitehorse Council.A retirement village will be constructed next to the RSPCA, Burwood Highway on part of the site of the former Burwood Brickworks, burwood east, brickworks, city of whitehorse, royal society for the prevention of cruelty to animals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Picture
Margaret Winfred Tarrant, (1888 - 1959) was born in Battersea and was a prolific English illustrator that created posters, greeting cards, calenders, postcards and books for fifty years. She was most popular during the 1920's and 1930's for her romantic depiction of children, fairies and animals.A picture (print) of a painting by Margaret Tarrant of six children .-gathering wheat. - in wooden frame.illustrations, prints -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Picture
Margaret Winfred Tarrant, (1888 - 1959) was born in Battersea and was a prolific English illustrator that created posters, greeting cards, calenders, postcards and books for fifty years. She was most popular during the 1920's and 1930's for her romantic depiction of children, fairies and animals.A picture (print) of a painting by Margaret Tarrant of six children playing.- in wooden frame. See Supplementary File for NA248.illustrations, prints -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Goats, June 2023
An article about the deployment of goats by GrazeAway to eradicate weedsnon-fictionAn article about the deployment of goats by GrazeAway to eradicate weedsweeds, animals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Child's foldup Bible Story Book, Ark Full of Animals Book, C 1955
Read to Giselda Bannister as a toddler in 1966-1967. Her favourite story: read, at her request, every night for 6 months, before bed!Example of child's Bible story book used in 1960s.Child's colour picture book of the Bible Story of Noah's Ark with die-cut tabs.2707 ST100bible story book -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Curry comb
Used for cleaning brushes after horse has been groomedWooden handle attached to steel serrated combsanimal care, horse, grooming -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image - Black and White, Koala
Black and white image an adult koala in a tree, carrying its young.koala, animals -
Unions Ballarat
Man's best friends, Prato, Ken, n.d
Stories that demonstrate the loyalty of dogs and horses towards humans.One of the stories, "The Pikeman's Dog", researched by Ballarat academic Paul Williams. The author has written another book that was produced in Wendouree. We are unsure of where this book was produced.Book; 14 pages. Front cover: green background; colour photographs of two dogs and a horse; black lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, animals -
Unions Ballarat
Good company (Don Woodward Collection), Gullett, Henry "Jo", 1992
An autobiography of Jo Gullett who was a journalist, politician and horseman. The book is set in Paris, Oxford, Canberra, NSW and during WWII.Politics, war and media.Book; 310 pages.Black ink, "Mary O'Dea, RMB 8865, Bochara Vic 3301. From Paul and Sue - Christmas 1991."btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politics and government, warfare, animals, military, media - australia -
Unions Ballarat
The Great Barrier Reef (Don Woodward Collection), Embury, EM, 1933
From a series of Australian nature books. Brief information about life forms that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef.Australian life forms and the Great Barrier Reef.Book; 95 pages. Cover: red background; black illustration of Great Barrier Reef; black lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, great barrier reef, oceanography, marine animals, corals - great barrier reef -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Various primary school incursions
Two photographs show that, in 1993, 8 February, a few students actively participated in an incursion where they were shown, and allowed to touch, a small swordfish snout, a taxidermy seal and the skull of an unidentified creature. On 28 October 1993 Senior Citizens came to Bialik for a visit. Three photographs capture the moment a beekeeper brought in a hive and shared protective gear with children. For inquiries or access contact [email protected] side on some images have brief descriptions. 1993 Senior Citizens Visit Bialik in red pen. Sense of wider community is written in black pen on the reverse of the images of the beekeeper. school, jewish school, bialik college, photographs., incursion, animals, community outreach, senior citizens -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Bialik junior school 1994
Photographs that were taken in association with the 1994 school year at Bialik, showing students at incursions, excursions, singing, dancing, doing classroom work, playing outside, and in music classes. For inquiries or access contact [email protected] and year, 1994music, excursion, 1990s, 1994, incursion, animals, clowns, schoolwork, bialik -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Melbourne Zoo, c1971
Made on a trip by Clunes State School to Melbourne Zoo. The whole school was transported by buses from Clunes to Melbourne. Dorothy (Dark) was a school teacher at Clunes.These photographs show the way animals were housed at Melbourne Zoo before innovations in animal welfare. 8 black and white photographsmelbourne, zoo, animals, giraffe, elephant, zoological gardens -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Marema Dogs on Middle Island, Warrnambool, 2019, 27/12/2019
Colour photos of Marema dogs in guard at Middle Island, Warrnambool. The dogs protect pengions from foxes. middle island, warrnambool, marema, dogs, animals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Holding M, 1997
Colour photograph showing entrance channel and piers. Also shows enormous amount of sand dumped by Gippsland Ports. Lakes Entrance Victoriatransport, retail trade, animals