Susie Royal, a trotting mare foaled in 1921 by Royal Mac from Charity's Dolly, was raced by Vic and Bill Rothacker, trained and driven in races by Bill Rothacker of Serpentine. Among her many wins were 8 at the metropolitan track at Richmond in Melbourne.Large rectangular black and white harness racing photo finish, mounted on brown and white paper and framed.In black ink: Top on brown paper: Bendigo / Novice Handicap 14/3/1931 Bottom on white paper: Susie Royal / W. Rothacker Bottom on brown paper: Hilda Voyage. / "Bluen". c.summers. / Admiral Patch. wilki Lee. Stamp at the back of the frame: Style 498 / Price £ 1414-0trotting, susie royal, hilda voyage, wilki lee, c. summers, bluen, admiral patch, 1931, bendigo, harness racing, novice handicap, wc rothacker, bill rothacker

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. Like many species of quail, the Brown Quail is often difficult to see, as it inhabits rank, overgrown grassy areas, often in damp, low-lying patches beside wetlands. They are difficult to flush from this cover, preferring to squat among the grass or run quickly off through the vegetation rather than fly off. As is the case with many species that inhabit dense habitats, the Brown Quail may be heard more often than it is seen, with its characteristically mournful two-note call whistle often heard at dawn and dusk. The Brown Quail is found across northern and eastern Australia, from the Kimberley region in Western Australia to Victoria and Tasmania, as well as in south-western Australia. It is also found in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and has been introduced to New Zealand. The Brown Quail feeds in the early morning or evening, on the ground, mainly on seeds and green shoots, but also on insects. In some area, quails will readily cross roads and may be seen feeding along roadsides.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 Brown Quail is a small, plump ground-dwelling bird. It is variable in colour, ranging from red brown to grey brown with fine white streaks and black barring above, and chestnut brown below. The eye is red to yellow, the bill black and the legs and feet orange-yellow. In Tasmania, this species is called the Swamp Quail and tends to be larger and darker than mainland birds, with a pale yellow eye. Female Brown Quails are larger and may be more heavily marked with black and paler below than males. Young birds are like adult females, with less distinct markings and a dark brown eye.Label: 33. / Swamp Quail / See Catalogue, page 30 / Mount: 09/taxidermy, quail, brown quail, taxidermy bird, burke museum taxidermy

Dr Vera Scantlebury, born in Linton in 1889, served as a doctor and surgeon in England during World War I and was later recruited by the Victorian Health Department to establish a network of Infant Welfare Centres across the state. She married Dr Edward Byam Brown at St Bede's Church in Elwood in September 1926. Dr Brown was Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Melbourne between 1930 and 1946.Black and white photograph showing bride and groom in garden. Bride is carrying a bouquet, wearing a mid-length dress with dropped waist, and a cloche hat trimmed with ribbon and flowers. Groom is wearing a formal three-piece suit and carrying a top hat."(Dr) Professor E B Brown / marries Dr Vera Scantlebury, 1926 / She said the hat gave her a headache!" "Mum / (Cath James) / written August 1997".vera scantlebury, edward byam brown, vera scantlebury brown

The raised dots texture of this bottle clearly distinguishes the bottle as a poison. Poison bottles were often brown.Australia was not self sufficient in glass making until the turn of the 20th century and many bottles were made overseas and shipped to Australia with their contents and when emptied were re-filled with other company’s products. This bottle has an aesthetic element in that the shapes, colour and texture are visually appealing. They reflect the type of glassware used for poisonous contents that was in circulation in the first half of the 20th century. A brown glass bottle with angled sides and raised dimples on two sides. One side has "NOT TO BE TAKEN". It has a screw thread.On base -M On side NOT TO BE TAKENbottle container poison

This plough plane is a hand tool that was used to cut grooves or rabbets into wood, for example for furniture construction. It was manufactured in Birmingham by Jenkins & Clark and imported or taken to Australia most likely in the nineteenth century. The several names imprinted into the tool imply that it may have been used by several unique owners at different points in time - J.O. Hart, Micl (likely Michael) Orgill, and D. Brown. Names may have been imprinted in the tool to prevent confusion in settings with many workers supplying their own tools.Unknown donor but assumed to have been used locally.Wooden plough plane with brass fittings. Includes adjustable wooden clamp and removable wooden blade clamp. The blade slot cuts diagonally through the object. There are inscriptions on both shorter ends of the object.On side opposite blade slot: 'JENKINS/&/CLARK/J.O.HART/MICL ORGILL/J.O.HART/D. BROWN' On side near blade slot: 'D. BROWN/[upside-down] J.O.HART/MICL ORGILL/[upside-down] J.O.HART'plough plane, tools, jenkins & clark

Unopened green bottle Brown Bros 1975 Shiraz depicting Bell Sioux helicopterBell Sioux 47G-2 The first army helicopter aviation 1975 Shiraz produced and bottled for the Australian Army Aviation Corps Brown Bros Milawacommemorative bottle, aviation

Art collectionThe print depicts two tree trunks in the foreground surrounded by bushland. The two tree trunks are composed of patches of white, grey, yellow, light brown and dark brown. The trees in the background are composed of a single colour. On the lower left side is a plant with light blue foliage. The work has a painted wooden frame with small white mount and glass.Front: Hunter (brown handwritten, lower right, partically covered by the mount) Back: 1972 (lead pencil, upper left)

Regn No. 6225 Pte Archibald John Nelson Brown, 6th Batt 1st AIF.Certificate of Discharge. 6225 Private Archibald John Nelson Brown. 6th Battn, Medically unfit, 1337 day service, Service abroad 1150 days.passchendaele barracks trust, discharge certificate, a. j. n. brown, 6th battalion

Two pay books. One blue, one brown.Brown book - Cooper, William VX 08106. Pay book No. 341349. Royal Australian Army. Blue book - Bingley, Robin A314715, Pay book No. 78002, Royal Australian Air Force.

Music folio for Senior students. This music folio is an example of studies in music at the beginning of the 20th century. Cream light card cover with title page in various texts in black. Pale red stylised border around text. Back cover has information regarding different grade levels in music. 36 Pages. Pages hand stitched in cotton with cotton cloth binding. Loose brown paper cover.V.E. Adams handwritten in top RH corner of brown paper cover. pianoforte studies and exercises, no 129, gordon saunders

L.Grenfell, J.Rosser, J. Brown, E.Graham FRONT ROW E.Savery,Secretary S.Prentice, President D.Wise, A.Norley, P.Prentergast ABSENT: framed colour photo of the auxillary members in front of the Ely St fire station doors. Description of members below the photo (but inside frame)AUXILLARY MEMBERS BACK ROW: L.Grenfell, J.Rosser, J. Brown, E.Graham FRONT ROW E.Savery,Secretary S.Prentice, President D.Wise, A.Norley, P.Prentergast ABSENT: R.Chambeyron, J. Grant, L.Hahne, L.McDonald, A.Sanders

Brown glass, high shouldered lager bottle. Embossed around base: “The property of The Manufacturers Bottle Co of Victoria Pty Ltd”. Large spade encloses MBCV. The base has the AGM markings for the period 1912 to 1922 (with the monogram). Crown sealed. Would have been used by Carlton & United Breweries for either Abbott’s or Foster’s lager. Brown glass, high shouldered lager bottle.Embossed around base: “The property of The Manufacturers Bottle Co of Victoria Pty Ltd”. Large spade encloses MBCV. The base has the AGM markings for the period 1912 to 1922 (with the monogram).bottles, agm, agm (australian glass manufacturers), lager bottles, abbott's lager, foster's lager, carlton united breweries

Large yellow tablecloth used on Thomastown Golf Club presentation events, yellow and brown fringes were used as decoration, as shown in the accompanying photo. The tables were set up by Bob and Evelyn Jones, these events took place at the Jones home. Thomastown Golf Club was a social golf club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Yellow tablecloth with brown and gold fringe decorations - sample only in frame.thomastown golf club, robert jones, tablecloths, presentations

Grey and white cats purchased in Norway. Brown and white cats purchased in Melbourne.Pair of porcelain small grey and white cats with blue pairs. Pair of porcelain brown and white cats with musical instruments. One with a violin (broken stick), one with a book.china, ornaments, cats

This baker’s wagon or cart transported and delivered bread and other baked goods in the Warrnambool area. It currently has advertising for H.H. Smith & Co. Henry Huntington Smith (1857-1941) owned and operated his Warrnambool bakery in the late 19th and early 20th century. However, the design of the wagon is similar to those used by local bakers in the 1930s and 1940s and probably originated from Stephenson’s Bakery in Warrnambool, which operated around that time. The wagon’s original internal shelves were removed in the early days of Flagstaff Hill so that children could have rides around the village in a horse-driven cart. BAKERS’ HISTORY There were many bakeries in Warrnambool in the 19th to mid-20th century. Each bread bakery made horse and cart deliveries in its allocated zone. SMITH’S BAKERY; – as shown on the wagon’s signage. Henry Huntington Smith (1857-1941) was born and educated in Warrnambool. He worked at Davis’ steam biscuit factory in Timor Street before he began his own bakery business in 1885 near the corner of Fairy and Koroit Streets. A few years later Smith built a new bakery on the corner of Fairy and Lava Street where it still stands today (2025) as Monaghan’s Pharmacy. The building was designed by James McLeod in 1892 as a bakehouse, shop and residence for Smith The address was known locally as Smith’s Corner. Next door to the bakery, at 136 Fairy Street, were stables built by Jobbins and McLeod in 1886 for William Cust. A photograph in the archives of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society shows the 1892 building with four fancy horse-drawn wagons on the street with white-clad drivers and a promotional stand erected with 5 bakers in uniform and the signage “H H Smith & Co, Pastry Cooks and Confectioners”. One of the wagons appears to have “H H Smith” painted on the side. H.H. Smith & Co. placed an Advertisement in the Weekly Times in December 1896 promoting its business as bakers, confectioners and pastry cooks, praising their shop as an ‘ornament to the town’ with ‘neat appointments’ and ‘dainty decorations’. It also boasted of supplying a large number of customers within a twelve-mile radius of Warrnambool. In November 1919 The Warrnambool Standard announced the marriage of Henry H Smith, Mayor of Warrnambool, to Jeannie Samson-Goodman in East Adelaide. In the same newspaper was a notice that Frank Crossley was to open as baker and pastry cook in H.H. Smith’s premises. As well as being the proprietor of the H.H. Smith Bakery, Henry Huntington Smith was a Councillor for the Warrnambool Municipality from 1913 to 1937 and Mayer for two terms. In December 1919 during his first term as Mayor, he was honoured for the work he had done with returning soldiers after World War I, receiving a document in recognition of this work, presented by the Mothers, Wives and Sisters of returned soldiers. Smith was very interested and involved in the community in many roles, including being the Vice President of the first Warrnambool and District Historical Society. STEPHENSON’S BAKERY: – believed to be the past owner of the wagon. The last owner of the bakery was Harold Stephenson. Stephenson was enlisted in the A.I.F. and was invalided home in 1943 before the end of the Second World War. He also served as a Councillor from 1958 to 1976, during which time he served six terms as Mayor for the City of Warrnambool (1966-1973) while he had the bakery. He was very involved in many local organisations including the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club and the Road Race Committee. He died in 1985, lauded as being one of Warrnambool’s “most distinguished civic leaders”. It has been said that the baker injured in World War II invented a special contraption to enable him to get up into the wagon and that he alerted his customers that he was in their vicinity by blowing a whistle. The customers would come out and choose their bread from the back of his wagon then pay him for it. However, another account is given by a man who once earned pocket money by helping the baker on his rounds. He says that it was Stephenson, the owner and manager of the bakery, and not the delivery baker who received a significant injury during the war, making him unable to climb the stairs of his upstairs accommodation at the bakery, therefore causing him to sleep downstairs. At this time in the early to late 1940 Stephenson’s bakery had three wagons, one for each of the delivery rounds. The wagons were painted black and yellow. Two of the drivers were Stan Lake and Ali (Alec) Dean who both had wagons with the covered cabin design. The third driver was Bill Lake who had a flat wagon. Stan Lake delivered in the area around Lava and Koroit Streets, Ali Dean had another round and Bill Lake had the Dennington area. Bread continued to be delivered into the 1960s but by this time the delivery vehicles were motorised. The goods produced at Stephenson’s bakery included bread baked in different shaped tins such as High Tin, Sandwich and Vienna. Some shapes were easily divided into half by breaking them apart, therefore the baker could make two-quarter loaves from a half loaf, satisfying different needs. There was the option of white or brown bread, sweet buns, fruit buns and Boston buns. The baker’s assistant was known to take great delight in ‘trimming’ the broken halves of excess bread and crust, enjoying his treat. THE BAKERY PREMISES: – Southeast corner of Fairy and Lava Streets, Warrnambool. The building retains the original cast iron veranda. Above the veranda, a motif of a wheat sheaf in ornamental plaster can be seen. Inside the building, there are still some of the original fittings. The building was classified by the National Trust in August 1979. After the Second World War, an official system of zoning was introduced as a fair way for the baking industry to operate. In 1949 different pricing was introduced by the Government for either delivered or retail purchased bread. Many of the small local bakeries went out of business after the Government banned zoning. The way was made open for the larger bread manufacturers to enter the local market with cheaper prices. Some of those companies were Mc Queens, Tip Top, Twisties, and Sunicrust, (Mc Queens ‘new’ bakery building was where the current Toyworld shop now stands, is, in the Ozone carpark.) O’Grady’s Bakery, later changing hands and known as Burkes Bakery, was on Fairy Street near the Timor Street intersection, on the North West side. There was also a bakery named Almay. The baker’s wagon is significant because of its association with H.H. Smith’s Bakery in Warrnambool.. The H.H. Smith’s Bakery building on the corner of Fairy and Lava Streets, built in 1892, is classified by the National Trust, August 1979. Smith Street Warrnambool was named after Henry Huntington Smith, who was a Warrnambool Councillor 1913 – 1937 and Mayor 1919 – 1921. Baker’s wagon, often referred to as a baker’s cart. Four wheeled horse-drawn delivery wagon, front wheels smaller than rear wheels. Wagon is clad with metal sheets and lined with varnished timber panels. Wheels have metal rims, wooden spokes and rear wheels have wooden brake pads. Horse shaft is timber with metal fittings. Front has a metal lamp holder, brake lever, metal hand grips and decorative metal foot plates. The wagon has suspension leaves on back and sides and double suspension leaves on the front. Driver’s area at front has a roof, glass side windows and wooden box seat with hinged compartment accessing wagon storage area. Door above back of seat has buckled leather handgrip strap attached, door slides open for access to wagon area. Back of wagon has a wooden step and a split door; top door has ventilation louvers, both doors have metal latches. Wagon is painted cream with brown trim and signage and green step. Remnants of red and green paint are visible; underside of seat panel is painted grey. Wagon advertises H.H. Smith & Co. Baker, a Warrnambool business established in 1885, but is of a more modern design seen around 1930’s and 1940’s and most likely belonging to Stephenson's bakery. Brown signwriting on sides of wagon “H.R. SMITH & CO. / BAKER” Brown signwriting across front of wagon “BAKER” warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, baker’s wagon, h.h. smith baker, warrnambool, henry h smith, jeannie samson-goodman, frank crossley, mayor of city of warrnambool, vice president of warrnambool and district historical society, stephenson’s bakery warrnambool, harold stephenson, warrnambool surf life saving club, road race committee, national trust building, stan lake, bill lake, ali dean, 19th and 20th century bakers, davies steam biscuit factory warrnambool, james mcleod building designer, jobbins and mcleod, william cust, h h smith & co, pastry cooks and confectioners, bakery trade, bread delivery wagon

William Spencer and Samuel Browning's were in partnership from 1778 to 1781. When Ebenezer Rust joined the partnership of Spencer and Browning in 1784, the firm of Spencer, Browning & Rust was created. All of the original partners of Spencer, Browning & Rust had died by 1819. The firm was succeeded by Spencer, Browning & Co. in 1840, following the 1838 death of Ebenezer Rust, Junior, son of the original partner. The successor company was in business until 1870.A monocular telescope in a tapered brass tube, with the middle two thirds coved with dark-brown leather. The eye piece end in telescopic, and is probably an add on. 83 cm long, 6.5 cm diameter at large end, 4.0 cm diameter at eyepiece end. Probably magnification is 1 7/8 inch. 48 mm focal depth of c79cm.telescope, scientific instrument, observatory, ballarat observatory, james oddie, ballarat boys' telescope company, spencer browning and co., astronomy

Brown glass, high shouldered lager bottle. Crown sealed. Embossed around base: “The property of The Manufacturers Bottle Co of Victoria Pty Ltd”. Large spade encloses MBCV. The base has the AGM markings for the period 1929 to 1933 (with the large G).Would have been used by Carlton & United Breweries for either Abbott’s or Foster’s lager. Brown glass, high shouldered lager bottle. Embossed around base: “The property of The Manufacturers Bottle Co of Victoria Pty Ltd”. Large spade encloses MBCV. The base has the AGM markings for the period 1929 to 1933 (with the large G).bottles, agm, agm (australian glass manufacturers), lager bottles

Black and white photograph of two Junior running team Champions.( Paul Grenfell, Mark Brown). Photo taken at the Ely St. fire station in the meeting room in front of the concertina doors in 1986.Black and white photograph of two Junior running team Champions.( Paul Grenfell, Mark Brown).paul grenfell, mark brown, junior running team, 1986, ely street

Produced as a promotional item by Brown Gouge, a dry-cleaning company with agencies across Victoria - including one at Kew - hence the "X3101" labelling (being Kew's postcode, as introduced in 1967).Locally significant. A locally targeted promotional item, albeit a useful and functional item. Most similar items would have had a limited life and thus they are now likely to be uncommon.Clothes brush, with a brown stained / lacquered wooden handle and a single-row of black, stiff brush hairs. Inscribed on one side of the wooden handle: Gouge - The Successful DRY CLEANERS AND DRYERS - X3101clothes brushes, brown gouge

Black cotton cap with peak, front above peak embroidered in white, brown and gold thread anniversary logo.Embroidered Anniversary logo, white, brown and gold thread. "The Siege of Tobruk/ 80/ 80th Anniversary/ 10 Apr 1941 - 7 Dec 1941".headwear, rats of tobruk, association anniversary

Paper printed certificate in a brown rectangular wooden frame with gilded interior relating to the appointment of a soldier to be an Officer.“Appoints Roy McIntosh Shadforth to Lieutenant with seal of Gov General. Entered into Register of Patents 24/7/1924.” On rear of brown paper: “Trust No 65”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history-army, officer, shadforth

Milk glass is an opaque or translucent, milk white or colored glass that can be blown or pressed into a wide variety of shapes. First made in Venice in the 16th century, colors include blue, pink, yellow, brown, black, and white. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_glass#:~:text=Milk%20glass%20is%20an%20opaque,brown%2C%20black%2C%20and%20white.The ointment smells faintly of tar, so it was proberly used to alleviate irritation of some sort.White glass container with brown ointment inside which is now almost dried up. Black screw lid, and no label to indicate contents. Indented base.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, milk glass, ointment, medical

Webley Mark VI issue revolver holster made from brown cow hide. The holster is has double cotton stitching and features a leather belt loop, brass hanger and a brass notch riveted to the flap to secure the leather locking belt.Brown leather revolver holster with metal loop on the back, metal hook & buttonNilrevolver, holster

Brown pouch possibly used to protect pay book. Items relate to Clifford Alfred Cairncross RAAF. Refer 2108.7 for his service record..1) Brown oil cloth pouch with fold down flap .2) Calico cloth roll up pouch with material ties.1) “-1942 ***AC”stamped in black ink on inner section personal effects - containers, military equipment

In 1902 Blanche Brown was confirmed into the Anglican Church at Buninyong, being presented with this card, signed by the Bishop of Ballarat Arthur Green and Richard Hosken. Colour printed card with religious symbols and a prayer. Handwritten names of the confirmed person and those authorising the confirmation of Blanche Brown into the Anglican Church. religion, christianity, buninyong, church of england

Councilor Charles Edward ( Ted ) Brown was elected to council in 1946 until 1973.He served five terms as Shire President,1952-53,1955-56,1959-60,1963-64 and1971-72.This photo,which is part of a collection of photos, was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President, G.A.Fraser, to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historical Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1954.Sepia/brown photo of Councilor Charles Edward (Ted) Brown,(J.P.).Situated right hand side of middle row of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11, 1954.ballarat shire council, charles edward brown, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth11 1954

Bridge players Mary Duncan Sally Bales Mary Brown and Dick Bales at Charity Bridge game Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Bridge players Mary Duncan Sally Bales Mary Brown and Dick Bales at Charity Bridge game Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, cards, recreation

This plain brown fur muff was worn by Miss Emma Louise Foreman in the mid 1920s, and later when she married Mr Elrick Tait, who owned a factory in Prahran which manufactured wooden tool handles.Brown round fur muff, lined with red satin material in original round box with lid.costume accessories, glove accessories

Album of press clippings the relate to Melbourne Legacy in 1960. The items were cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book with brown pages. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Includes Junior legatee outings such as operation float, and looking after widows in operation firewood. Plus a guest speaker Sir Macfarlane Burnet visited Legacy. Actress and opera singer June Bronhill visited Legacy girls classes when proceeds from the premiere of The Merry Widow was donated to Legacy. Also the Governor of Victoria at the Government House Christmas party 1960 Not all pages have been scanned but some are listed from 02077 to 02088.A record of the articles that were published in the press in 1960.Brown cardboard album with brown pages with newspaper articles pasted on them.Handwritten in black texta on cover '21' as part of an old archive numbering system.christmas, operation float, annual demonstration, junior legatee outings, speakers, operation firewood, gala performance, governor of victoria