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National Wool Museum
Book, Handbook for woolgrowers, 4th ed, 1961
"Handbook for woolgrowers, 4th ed, 1961" G R Moule, Australian Wool Bureauanimal health sheep - diseases sheep - parasites sheep stations - management agriculture - education sheep - nutrition, australian wool bureau, wool clip preparation, animal health, sheep - diseases, sheep - parasites, sheep stations - management, agriculture - education, sheep - nutrition -
National Wool Museum
Shearing comb
Shearing machine comb inscribed "Sunbeam PACER".Sunbeam PACER/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA Although the L/H/pce appears to have been presented complete/with combs and cutter/ I feel the tools are modern/ TC.3/11/93shearing animal health sheep stations - management, shearing, animal health, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Shearing cutter
Shearing machine cutter inscribed "Sunbeam ARROW".Sunbeam ARROW Although the L/H/pce appears to have been presented complete/with combs and cutter/ I feel the tools are modern/ TC.3/11/93shearing animal health sheep stations - management, shearing, animal health, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Drench Gun
Single dose drench gun,animal health sheep - diseases sheep - parasites, animal health, sheep - diseases, sheep - parasites -
National Wool Museum
Book, The sheep blowfly problem in Australia: results of some recent investigations
"The sheep blowfly problem in Australia: results of some recent investigations" - I M Mackerras, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pamphlet no 66,1936.animal health wool - research, council for scientific and industrial research, animal health, wool - research -
National Wool Museum
Book, The occurrence of bovine babesiellosis in northern Australia
"The occurrence of bovine babesiellosis in northern Australia"- J Legg, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pamphlet no 56, 1935.animal health wool - research, council for scientific and industrial research, animal health, wool - research -
National Wool Museum
Report, Final report: Interactions of plant hepatotoxins and copper in sheep (UMU 08P)
"Final report: Interactions of plant hepatotoxins and copper in sheep (UMU 08P)" Possibly a Melbourne University, 1988 research project.TERM DATE 06/88sheep - diseases sheep - nutrition animal health, sheep - diseases, sheep - nutrition, animal health -
National Wool Museum
Report, The pathogenesis of blowfly strike and its effects on productivity DAQ-14P. Report on terminated project
"The pathogenesis of blowfly strike and its effects on productivity DAQ-14P. Report on terminated project" - Queensland Government Dept of Primary IndustryTERM DATE JUNE '87sheep - diseases animal health sheep stations - management, sheep - diseases, animal health, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Report, The causes and control of itchiness in sheep
"The causes and control of itchiness in sheep"- P W Johnson, NSW Govt., Dept of Agriculture, c1988sheep - diseases animal health wool - research, sheep - diseases, animal health, wool - research -
National Wool Museum
Book, Bainbridge Veterinary Instruments
"Bainbridge Veterinary Instruments", catalogue, c.1988. Published by Bainbridge Bros., surgical and veterinary instrument makers and precision engineers, North Fitzroy.Book / catalogue of veterinary instruments produced by Bainbridge Bros., c.1988.animal health, bainbridge bros, veterinary instruments -
National Wool Museum
Book, Milestones: Coopers History
"Milestones: Coopers History" - written and illustrated by John Howcroft, 1985. Short history of the veterinary supplies firm of Coopers. Signed by author on the first page.John Howcroft / 1987.animal health, coopers animal health australia limited, veterinary supplies -
National Wool Museum
Book, Worms in sheep and their control
"Worms in sheep and their control: handbook no. 1" - Merck, Sharp and Dohme (Australia) Pty Ltd, 1962. Discusses the types of worms that commonly infest sheep and relates details of a new all-worm drench called Thibenzole, introduced onto the market in early 1962.sheep - parasites animal health sheep drenching, merck, sharp and dohme (australia) pty ltd, thibenzole, sheep - parasites, animal health, sheep drenching -
National Wool Museum
Book, The sheep blowfly problem in Australia, report no1, 1933
"The sheep blowfly problem in Australia, report no1, January,1933"- Joint Blowfly Committee, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research pamphlet no37 & NSW Dept of Agriculture bulletin no40animal health, council for scientific and industrial research nsw; department of agriculture -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Rivertime, 2014
Based on the author's journals and sketches of a bird-watching trip on the Glenelg River. A tender and beautifully illustrated tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle, on a paddling trip on Australia's Glenelg River. A story about slowing down, growing up, and connecting with the land and its creatures.78 pages : colour illustrations, map ; 20 x 27 cmBased on the author's journals and sketches of a bird-watching trip on the Glenelg River. A tender and beautifully illustrated tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle, on a paddling trip on Australia's Glenelg River. A story about slowing down, growing up, and connecting with the land and its creatures.animals -- victoria -- glenelg river -- juvenile fiction. | canoes and canoeing -- juvenile fiction. | bird watching -- victoria -- glenelg river -- juvenile fiction. | bird watching -- victoria -- glenelg river -- comic books, strips, etc. | animals -- victoria -- glenelg river -- comic books, strips, etc. | canoes and canoeing -- comic books, strips, etc. | graphic novels. | glenelg river (vic.) -- juvenile fiction. | glenelg river (vic.) -- comic books, strips, etc. | australian -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, The Yarra : a natural treasure, 1999
Discusses the variations of the Yarra River over the years, its plant and animal life.x, 66 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.Discusses the variations of the Yarra River over the years, its plant and animal life.ecology -- victoria -- yarra river valley. | habitat (ecology) -- victoria -- yarra river valley. | zoology -- victoria -- yarra river valley. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, 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, 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, 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, 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 -
National Wool Museum
Animal specimen - Sheep Skull, 20th Century
This skull has been on exhibition in various displays at the National Wool Museum from 1988 when the museum opened, and removed from display in 2024. Horned sheep skullCarved into horn: MD 1 - 68sheep, skeleton, skull, bone, horn, animal -
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.
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