The Hoary-headed Grebe can be located in all states and territories in Australia as well as New Zealand. These birds are usually found in large open bodies of water away from shorelines. They mainly feed on aquatic arthropods which they catch by deep diving. The Hoary-headed Grebe is bird-like in appearance with darkish grey and white plumage. When threatened while in a flock, these birds often dive beneath the water in a synchronised manoeuvre. 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.Hoary-Headed Grebe in a standing position on a wooden platform. The bird is small and stocky, similar to a duck in appearance, with a darkish grey and white plumage. The eyes are made of glass. The bill is black and the legs are a pale yellow/grey. A paper tag is tied to the left leg of the bird. Only half of the tag survives and records: "25a Hoary... Catalogu[e]...". This identifies the bird as a Hoary-Headed Grebe."25a Hoary... Catalogu[e]..."taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, grebe, hoary-headed grebe

Fry pan cast iron with pouring lip, handle slightly bent and part of pan, small protruding bar at opposite end of pan. Rusting. "HOLCROFT/10 PATENT NO. UK A10.287 -E-332/129/129/-" "HOLCROFT/10 PATENT NO. UK A10.287 -E-332/129/129/-" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, fry pan, cooking utensil, holcroft, cookware

Letter dated 18 February 1943 from E. Russell of the Hostel Committee to Mr F.P. Makin to confirm his appointment as caretaker of the Club's premises at 1267 Bourke Road at a remuneration rate of £2 per week. The hostel manager Mr Craig would be responsible for paying the remuneration to Mr Makin.A record of employment process and business correspondence in 1943.Blue quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched.Initialled in blue ink by E. Russell.residences, holmbush, staff

Class photo of Form 6 (Humanities) of 1961. Form Master is Mr E. Lee. Photograph taken outside the original quadrangle building.Copy of a black and white photograph on mounting boardForm 6 (Humanities) 1961. Mr E. Lee form Master.williamstown high school, 1961, form photograph, mr e. lee

Photograph of Allan E Howe in uniform of the period wearing a forage capPhotograph framed in black plastic picture frame with perspex Name on photo reads 'VX61675 Allan E Howe 2/21 Infantry Battalion A.I.F ww2, wold war 2, pacific war, picture, allen e howe

During the period 1940-1970 'The Chalet' was run by Mrs. E. M. Dean. It was purchased in 1971 by Mr. & Mrs Ryan. 'The Chalet' continued as accommodation until 1998.Photo of advertising flyer for 'The Chalet', Halls Gap - The Grampians _ Excellent Accommodation - Comfortable Furnished Bungalows - Central Position. Mrs. E. M. Dean Proprietress. Tel: Halls Gap 27media, flyers, accommodation, the chalet

Furniture commissioned by Dr C E Backwell of Geelong from the Myer Emporium.Design drawing of bed and dresser. Drawing features furniture design of dresser with six drawers and mirror, and bed head with attached shelving for girls bedroom.Inscribed lower right 'Treatment / for girls / bedroom / TAS OAK / Dr C E BACKWELL GEELONG'coloured pencil, paper

Letter address to Mrs J Nolan Carboor, Babbiinawarrah Victoria Australia dated 22 Mar 1919 from the War Office to advise Private E Nolan buried in St Sever Cemetery Ext. Rouen.Light brown coloured paper with black type and print.War Office - Form E Stamped - 22 MAR 1919private e nolan, rouen, france, war office, ww1, carboor

Booklet. 40 page unbound booklet on the life of Dr. John Hutchinson, the inventor of the spirometer. Reprinted from 'Medical History' October 1977. Written by E. A. Spriggs, Bryan Gandevia and P. J. Bishop. Hutchinson migrated to Australia in 1852 and in 1855 to 1861 he was in Sandhurst (see page nos. 368 to 374) Printed in Gr.Britain by Clunbury Cottrell Press.E. A. Spriggs, Bryan Gandevia, P.J. Bishopmedical, john hutchinson, doctor, spirometer, biography

Fry pan cast iron grooves along the inside of the pan. Handle and pan are one part. Rusting. "UK PATENT NO. 43237" :1932", "HOLCROFT REG. NO. 78939-" "- E 1932/I 23/8" "UK PATENT NO. 43237" :1932", "HOLCROFT REG. NO. 78939-" "- E 1932/I 23/8"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, frypan, holcroft, cooking utensil, kitchenware

While the date of when this box was made is unknown, there is an inscription on the lid that indicated that the item was owned by a J. E. Huderric in 1767. A snuffbox is a small decorative box used to store scented tobacco powder and were commonly used by men and women in the 17th and 18th century.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A decorated small black box. It is rectangular and opens up with a lid. The lid is decorated on the outside corners and a centre diamond shape using opal coloured flaked gems.J. E. Huderric 1767/ [inscribed on the lid] A01197/box, drugs, tobacco, 18th century

A Stage of Remembrance. History of Bendigo Operatic Society, 1952 - 1961.Copy 5240 is signed by the author.contains a three (3) page letter from the author. A Stage of Remembrance : A "Capital" view of the The Bendigo Operatic Society from its inception in 1952. (1988) Madge E. Welch Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo ISBN 0 7316 4708 4 Includes b/w photographs. Blue card cover with tag line "History of Bendigo Operatic Society, 1952 - 1961" Markings – Bendigo Historical Society Inc. stamp front and back.Madge E. Welchbendigo, history, bendigo operatic society, history of the arts in bendigo.

Back P Robson, M Langdon, ,S McKay, H Dryburgh, Graham, Vann, F Pert, June Clark, B Granville, M O'Sullivan, M Hutton, , L Paulett Middle Pat Dunston, B Howden, H Duxson, E Martin, I Neumann, L Loyd Front E Tweddle, J Start, J Balchin, Carter, ,Earle B/W photograph of large group of ladies in front of wooden blindsGrampians Division Christmas Party Retirement of E Martin Welcome H Duxson Dec 1971

An invitation sent to J. R. V. Anderson by the Mayor of Bendigo, Cr. J. E. Holland, in 1921 to attend a luncheon to celebrate the opening of the Soldier's Memorial Hall at the Bendigo Town Hall on Tuesday,15th November, 1921 at 1 pm. This Soldiers' Memorial Hall still stands today in Pall Mall, Bendigo. It is now called the Bendigo RSL Memorial Military Museum.Celebrates the opening of the Soldier's Memorial Hall in Bendigo, as well as indicating the importance of J. R. V. Anderson in the Bendigo community at that time. This significance has been assessed in-house.Personal invitation to Mr. J. R. V. Anderson from the Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. J. E. Holland) to attend a luncheon to celebrate the official opening of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Bendigo on the 15th November 1921. Rectangular card in blue print, with the person's name handwritten in black ink.Inscribed on card bearing City of Bendigo emblem is the following: "On the occasion of the Opening of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall / by / His Excellency, The Governor of Victoria, The Earl of Stradbroke, / K.C.M.G., C.B,, C.V.O., C.B.E., A.D.C. to His Majesty the King, / The Mayor of Bendigo, (Cr. J. E. Holland,) / requests the pleasure of / Mr. J. R. V. Anderson's / company at Luncheon at the Town Hall, Bendigo, on Tuesday, / the 15th November, 1921, at 1 p.m. / R.S.V.P. TO TOWN CLERK BEFORE INST." (Last line crossed out in black ink).anderson, j. r. v., bendigo school of mines and industries, soldier's memorial hall, bendigo, 1921

Rare copy of E C JOSHUA and Captain LARKIN work."Albert Park from the Gasworks to the Lagoon" Copy of aerial photography 1921 of former lagoon area taken by E C JOSHUA (photographer) and Captain H J LARKIN (pilot). "Views from an Aeroplane" black and white copy. Plus separate sheet giving brief description of photographtransport - aviation and aerodrome, sandridge lagoon, natural environment, recreation, built environment, parks and gardens, e c joshua, h j larkins, gasworks, schumaker mill furnishing works, pump house, sugar shed, joshua bros distillery

Two letters relating to mental health. .1) Dr E. Cunningham Dux of the Mental Hygiene Authority writes to L. Garner, Principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School, regarding the inaugural Mental Health Week. .2) Dr Brenda Riley of the Ballarat Mental Hospital writes to L. Garner, Principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School, regarding brief talks about the Ballarat Mental Hospital and its ancillary services. .4) Typed letter on Department of Mental Hygiene (Ballarat Mental Hospital) Letterhead.signed 'E. Cunningham Dax'mental health, ballarat mental hospital, mental health week, l. garner, brenda riley, e. cunningham dax, mental health research institute, mental hygiene, department of mental hygiene, l.c. garner, brenda ridley

Used by the GROSS family of TaturaBakelite handle in arch shape with a brushed metal razor and handle. Contained in a reddy brown cardboard box, with a lid which slides over the black insert. Outside of box is brown with silver writing, On silver hand is E M DICKINSON INVICTA Sheffield EnglandW3/4 INVICTA Razor Manufactured Sheffield England E M DICKINSONvic and nita gross, bruce gross, cut throat razor

Photos taken of active volcano Mt. Matupi that erupted in 1941 taken by Pte E. King.Small black and white photos of Volcano Matupi with white edges. 1. Photo of Mt Matupi erupting in 1941. 2. Photo of side of the Matupi.1. On back "Matupi in eruption 1941 from Pte E King Rabaul". 2. On back "Matupi 1941".volcano, matupi, rabaul, ww2

Certificate, rectangular, cream coloured cardboard. Linton Horticultural Society second prize, April 11th 1895. Awarded to Miss E. Bersey in category "Bouquet by children under 15 years".Text: " LINTON / HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. / SECOND PRIZE / For Bouquet by children under 15 years / Awarded to Miss E Bersey. "linton horticultural society, miss e. bersey, events, flower shows

Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 29 passing over the level crossing at the Ballarat Railway Station, with the station building in the background. The conductor is on the footboards of the tram. Sept. 1943, Photograph E. Downs. Lydiard St North.On rear in ink "Ballarat Railway Station - from Down end Sept. 1943 Photo E. Downs.trams, tramways, ballarat station, railway crossing, lydiard st north, tram 29

Science notebook used by Chris E. Harris in 1918.Early school lifeA graph book used from 25th Nov 1918 containing graphs and notes on religious studies.A mottled covered graph notebook that belonged to Chris E. Harris VIII" Cr. P.H.S.S. No. 2995 school, commenced 25th Nov 1918.school, harris chris e., science, princess hill state school

Back Row: A. Locke, H. Owen, H. Swanton, R. Phillips, unknown, H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer, A. Barber, D. Kinloch, E. Pearson. Second Row: L. Bills, D. Pascoe, A. Mathias, M. Wain, R. Wain, F. Biggs, A. Knell, A. Dempster, H. Thompson, B. Graham, R. Bills, B. Bethell, J. Seymour, R. Lethbridge. Third Row: C. Webb, S. Doery, E. Stevens, L. Hicks, S. Stewardson, G. Allpress, K. Patterson, K. Rees, H. Tranter, R. Booth, N. Howie, R. Fraser, W. Holdsworth, G. Chapman, R. Moore. Fourth Row: D. Evans, A. Patterson, S. Cameron, W. Culbert, C. Rees, Mr. J. Bills (B.A.), Mr H. G. Steele (M.A., Dip. Ed. (Headmaster)), Mrs H. V. Corkhill, Mrs L. Hickman, C. Beasley, H. Buxton, A Spicer, R. Woolcock. Front Row: C. Booth, C. Mathias, S. Swanton, D. Buxton, R. Biggs, D. Nash, L. Hughes, N. Cartwright, M. Bills, R. Robertson, A. Mellor, F. Spry, H. Spry, R. Coutts, F. Pascoe.Back Row: A. Locke, H. Owen, H. Swanton, R. Phillips, unknown, H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer, A. Barber, D. Kinloch, E. Pearson. Second Row: L. Bills, D. Pascoe, A. Mathias, M. Wain, R. Wain, F. Biggs, A. Knell, A. Dempster, H. Thompson, B. Graham, R. Bills, B. Bethell, J. Seymour, R. Lethbridge. Third Row: C. Webb, S. Doery, E. Stevens, L. Hicks, S. Stewardson, G. Allpress, K. Patterson, K. Rees, H. Tranter, R. Booth, N. Howie, R. Fraser, W. Holdsworth, G. Chapman, R. Moore. Fourth Row: D. Evans, A. Patterson, S. Cameron, W. Culbert, C. Rees, Mr. J. Bills (B.A.), Mr H. G. Steele (M.A., Dip. Ed. (Headmaster)), Mrs H. V. Corkhill, Mrs L. Hickman, C. Beasley, H. Buxton, A Spicer, R. Woolcock. Front Row: C. Booth, C. Mathias, S. Swanton, D. Buxton, R. Biggs, D. Nash, L. Hughes, N. Cartwright, M. Bills, R. Robertson, A. Mellor, F. Spry, H. Spry, R. Coutts, F. Pascoe.carey baptist grammar school, 1923

Black and white photograph of the junior running team and the coaches. Photo taken in front of the Ely St fire station and fire trucks in 1986. Back row: Rohan McIntosh, Paul Grenfell, Mark Nolan, Travis Wagman, Mark Brown, Wes Furs. Middle row: Jack Prendergast, __Sheritt Scott Nolan, Marcus Zuchener, Timothy Furs, Brad Sherritt. Front row: __?__, Andrew MillsBlack and white photograph of the junior running team and the coaches. Photo taken in front of the Ely St fire station and fire trucks in 1986. ely street, junior running team, 1986. paul grenfell, mark nolan, mark brown, wes furs, jack prendergast, scott nolan, timothy furs, sherritt, travis wagman, rohan mcintosh, andrew mills, marcus zuchener