Fine china floral cup and saucer with gold trim. Cup has three gold coloured feet.Fine china made in Japan on base of cup and saucer.tableware, cups and saucers

The Little Black Cormorant is mainly found in freshwater wetlands in Australia and Tasmania. It nests colonially and can sometimes be seen among Heron or Ibis colonies. This specimen has dark webbed feet which enable the bird to catch its prey underwater by diving and using the feet for propulsion. Interestingly, this species have nictitating membranes which cover the eyes underwater protecting them. The feathers of this species are not waterproof despite being commonly located in wetlands and therefore, can often be seen perched with wings outstretched in an effort to dry them after hunting for food in the water. 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 Little Black Cormorant is a slim and small specimen of entirely black colouring with some lighter specks on the back. The bill is grey and is slender and hooked at the tip. The bird has been stylized with glass eyes and is placed on a wooden mount designed to look like a perch. The neck is long and the bird is looking over its right wing. It has dark webbed feet and is standing on the platform with a paper identification tag tied the right leg. 12a. /Little Pied Cormorant / See Catalogue Page 42 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, tasmania, australia, birds of australia, cormorant, little black cormorant, wetlands

This medal commemorates the 150 years of Australia and the first govenor of Australia, Arthur Phillip, he arrived with the First Fleet along with 729 convicts.Celebrates the 150th of Australia and the first govenor of Australia, Arthur Phillip. 1788 - 1938This medal was struck in 1938 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of British settlement of Australia. It depicts Australia standing with the sun behind her head. At her feet kneel two men, one representing industry (with tools, city buildings and shipping) and the other representing agriculture (with sheep, fruit, silos and an aircraft). It is a round medal which is silver plated.Obverse - Australia standing with front arms raised, sun behind her head, men representing industry and agriculture kneel at her feet, biplane in sky on right, tall building on left; inscribed with "Australia's 150th Anniversary 1938 and the initials C.E on the lower left. Reverse - Figure of Govenor Arthur Phillip standing on the shore, left rocks with the makers name, Amor, in the background is a ship on the left, right hill with trees and a long boat with a sailor, under this the letters C.E.australia 150th, govenor arthur phillip

Map, Underground Survey of Mines, Bendigo.Eureka Extended Co., New Chum Line. Signed H.A.Whitelaw 29.4.01 Drawing shows mine shaft from 1871 feet to over 3030 feet deep and appears to show samples of connecting horizontal shafts with their respective mineral contents.A>S>Whitelawmap, bendigo, eureka extended co.

A civic campaign for new public offices developed in Kew in the 1880s. After much deliberation, the location chosen was the junction of Bulleen and Cotham Roads. The buildings were designed by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects within the Department of Public Works (Victoria). Building was commenced in 1887, and after one year, the buildings were opened. The Post Office was transferred to the new Commonwealth Government in 1901. The Police Station and Court House, sold by the Victorian Government to the City of Boroondara in 2007, are now a community cultural centre and performing arts venue.The buildings were listed on the Victorian Heritage Register Register (HO885) in 1991. They are historically and architecturally significant to the State Of Victoria because Watson and Harvey's designs exhibit diversity in integrating civil offices, they accommodate the apex of road junctions, and they demonstrate a departure from the contemporaneously favoured High Victorian Classical to the Queen Anne style in the design of civic buildings. 35mm colour transparency of an original plan by George Watson and John Henry Harvey, architects of the Department of Public Works (Victoria), in 1887 for New Public Offices at Kew. This plan was copied by the donor from an original held at the Commonwealth Archives in Brighton (Vic). The copy was made to illustrate a report that the donor made on ‘The functional planning design, building materials and construction methods of the Kew Post Office’ as part of course work at RMIT.NEW PUBLIC OFFICES KEW / SCALE 8 FEET TO ONE INCH / COTHAM ROAD ELEVATIONkew court house, kew police station, kew post office, architectural drawings, khs - slides, new public offices -- kew (vic.), architecture — queen anne style

For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Army uniform of the type worn in 1923 and slouch hat with a rising sun badge.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in an army uniform from 1923 With a rising sun badge on slouch hat and a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary

For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Navy uniform of the type worn in 1923.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in a Navy uniform from 1923 and a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary

For Legacy's 100th Anniversary there were three limited edition bears released. This bear was new in 2023 and is in the World War 1 Air Force uniform of the type worn in 1923.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in 2023.Legacy bear dressed in an Air Force uniform from 1923 with a printed cardboard tag. Printed tag gives the price as $25. The feet have '1923-2023' and 'Legacy' printed on them.fundraising, legacy bear, 100th anniversary

The Snowy owl is a large and powerful bird. It is one of the largest species of owl, and in North America, it is on average the heaviest owl species. The adult male is virtually pure white, but females and young birds have some dark spots; the young are heavily barred, and dark spotting may even predominate. Thick plumage, heavily feathered taloned feet, and coloration render the Snowy owl well-adapted for life north of the Arctic Circle. This Snowy Owl example is slightly discoloured and in real life the Snowy Owl displays much more brilliant white feathers. 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 Snowy Owl adult male is virtually pure white with brown spot markings and a pale brownish wash. It has thick plumage and heavily feathered taloned feet. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg.Swing tag: [torn] snowy owl / See catalogue, page 54 / Metal tag: 4054 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, owl, snowy owl, arctic circle

Digitised directly from 'Blackfellows of Australia' by Charles Barrett and A.S. Kenyon (Sun Books)Aboriginal woman in possum skin cloak and holding a boomerang and spears. Woven baskets and a boomerang sit at her feet.aborigine, aboriginal, queen mary, fred kruger

Bird ornament made from Bullock horn mounted on a black onyx base with silver plated balls for feet.ornaments, bone, bird

Hand writte notes on Napoleon Reef Mine, Inglis Street, W. Bendigo. Gives a depth of 278 feet.mine, gold, central napoleon mine, central napoleon mine, notes on napoleon reef mine

Born: East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1912; Lived and worked: England 1935-1949; Died: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1949SurrealismBennett Bequest, 1999 Explorers Burke and Wills rest against a large rock with a bottle at their feet. Gold and grey brushed timber frameRecto: Not signed, not dated, not titled painting, figures, abstract, rock, water, bottle

Robin Boyd designed this wooden platform bed specifically for the Walsh St house. It is in keeping with the space's dual purpose as a sitting room and master bedroom.Wooden platform bed with solid base and 4 cigar shaped legs with round flat brass metal feet.walsh st furnishings, robin boyd

The Marshwood Challenge Trophy was first awarded in 1974. This valuable trophy was donated by Major Maurice Charles Cox and his wife Betty, who were devoted to the Shetland Pony. Why is it called Marshwood? The Coxes both worked to maintain high standards of the Shetland breed. They did this in Great Britain by starting The Marshwood Stud in 1922. They also both took on the role of president of the Shetland Pony Major Stud Book Society and started a scheme to use only the best stallions for breeding. Major Cox and Australia The Coxes promoted the Shetland pony elsewhere too. Major Cox judged Shetland ponies at shows in Australia, Sweden and France. He probably last judged in Australia at the Sydney Easter Show in 1981. By this time Major Cox must have been in his late 70s as he was a reserve cavalry man in 1918. The silver-footed salver trophy was made in Scotland in 1916. It is possible that Major Cox brought it with him to Australia when he was judging Shetland ponies at the Royal Melbourne Show in the 1970s. The Marshwood Challenge Cup was awarded for the best Shetland pony at the show. Major Cox drew on his experiences examining Shetlands all around the world when he wrote The Shetland Pony (first published in 1965). (Mandy Bede)Silver tray on four feet. The 14-sided silver tray has wavy edges giving a floral appearance.Marshwood Perpetual Challenge Trophy / Presented to the / Royal Melbourne Show / by / Mr & Mrs Maurice Cox / 1974 / for the best / Shetland Pony /horses, pony, shetland pony, melbourne royal show, horses in action, melbourne royal horses in action competition, blue ribbon competitions, marshwood, cox, major maurice charles cox, betty cox

Used by mothers during childbirth, the anaesthetic Trilene (trichloroethylene) was inhaled through a face mask [missing] attached to the rubber tubing [missing] and the vaporising chamber. The Trilene was poured into the chamber to be turned into a vapour. The machine was used in the obstetric wards at University College Hospital, London. Trilene was introduced in the 1940s. The machine was made by Cyprane Ltd.Khaki metal multi layered cylinder. Set on top of khaki metal plate with four (4) rubber feet.Stamped in red on top level of vaporiser: Cyprane Ltd •Stamped in red on serial plate: TECOTA MARK 6 / CHARGE WITH TRICHLOROETHYLENE B.P. / CYPRANE LTD. SERIAL No / KEIGHLEY / YORKS. / T1469 •Clear sticker with red printed text stuck on metal plate: PAT No 646680 / PATENTS PENDINGtrichlorethylene vaporiser, tecota mark 6

Parish Plan of Dereel showing crown allotments, dimensions, crown grantees, dates of grant. Scale 1:31,680 WGS 84 Centroid 37 degrees 48 feet 33 inches S 143 degrees 41 feet 46 inches S NS: 6.3km EW: 15.2kmdereel, parish plan, p. mclachlan, rifle range, j. bower, dereel lagoon, t. mellington, j. mcdonald

The Decanter set was originally given to Dr John Paull by Dr Geoffrey Kaye and were later donated to the College by Paull . The decanter label, coaster and tray were crafted by Geoffrey Kaye and includes his initials inscribed into each piece. "LEY" Pewter refers to the pewter containing a large percentage of lead which in this case there is 80% tin and 20% lead.Glass decanter of cylindrical form with glass stopper and a pewter label which hangs over the decanter. The decanter sits on a ley pewter coaster which has three ball feet. Six crystal, sherry glasses sit on a ley pewter tray which has three ornamental feet. [Decanter] (03) / 500ml , [decanter label] SHERRY / G.K. 1972, [under decanter coaster] G.K. 1972. / "LEY" PEWTER, [under tray] G.K. 1972 / "LEY" PEWTERdr geoffrey kaye, dr john paull, ley pewter

Two black and white photographs of the scenic railway located at Katoomba N.S.W. Inscriptions: Number 503 on front of one and 496 on other. They both have the same inscriptions on front; Copyright. A. Manning Katoomba, Scenic Railway Katoomba, Blue Mountains N.S.W. Grade at this point52 degrees for a distance of 181 feet (503). 1200 feet from the top showing grade and tunnel through rock (496). Total length of railway 1300 feet at an average gradient of 45 degrees.person, individual, basil miller

Receipt and Title for a cemetery plot at the Bendigo Public Cemetery in the name of Charles Jones, dated 29 November 1906. Plot number 19114 in the Wesleyan Section, eight feet by four feet Title numbered 787 Receipt on blue paper numbered 3553, for two pounds from Charles JonesBendigo Public Cemetery Trust

Golliwog dolls were enormously popular in the first half of the 20th Century, but became socially incorrect during the Civil Rights Era of the 1960's. A lot of people owned them in their childhood and remember them with affection. The stories of "Little Black Sambo" and "Epaminondas" similarly were books loved by children but have since disappeared from the shelves for the same reason.Two knitted Golliwogs. 1. - Green pants, yellow belt, red top, green cravat and blue eyes, black face hands and feet. 2. - Red, blue and yellow striped pants, red jacket, blue cravat, blue eyes and red shoes, black face, hands and feet.golliwogs, soft toys, leisure objects

A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph

Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Photo and article about The Blowhold and the Sentinel photographer waiting for the "really big one". It cam and was 12 to 14 feet high.sentinel times photographer, the blowhole phillip island, jean jamieson

X-Rays were first discovered on 08 November 1895. By 18 July 1896 staff members of the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB), were experimenting with the exciting new discovery. The history of x-rays began on 08 November 1895 at the University of Wurzburg in Bavaria. The discovery was officially announced on 25 December 1895. The first radiographs in Ballarat were taken at the School of Mines in July 1896 according to the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) Annual Report. Frederick J. Martell, the Registrar of SMB arranged for the importation of tubes, while John M. Sutherland, an electrician, conducted most of the experiments giving 6 inch, 12 inch and 16 inch sparks respectively. In a short time brilliantly successful results were obtained, with some SMB Roentgen negatives taken at this time still in existence today. Samuel Ernest Figgis, H. R. W. Murphy, D. McDougall, and Frederick J. Martell carried out experiments at the SMB on Saturday evening 18 July 1896, producing 'perfect' negatives of a hand and wrist. A Roentgen Tube and an induction coil giving a two inch spark, the coil being sparked by the SMB's dynamo, were used to obtain these results. The Courier reported that 'the exposure of five minutes was ample' but concluded that 'the length of the exposure will be shortened as experiments proceed.' The Ballarat Courier reported on 20 July 1896 that: "Thanks to the energy of the staff of The School of Mines, Ballarat, and particularly to Messers F.J. Martell and D. McDougall, the assistance of Rontgen X-rays will soon be available, for the relief of suffering humanity, at this institution." Martell was an ardent amateur photographer, and Duncan McDougall's experience as an electrician has enabled the two gentlemen to carry their experiments on to a perfectly successful issue. At first these gentlemen, together with Professor Purdie and Mr W. Huey Steele, conducted a series of experiments by the aid of a Bonetti glass-plate induction machine which had been constructed by Mr McDougall. The results were very good, the various bones of the hand being distinctly visible. The following people were among those who witnessed the first X-ray experiments to be carried out in Ballarat. Andrew Anderson, President of the School of Mines, a large number of ladies and gentlemen, the medical profession Dr Edward Champion (1867-1929) Dr Gerald Eugene Cussen (1888-1943) Dr William Edward Davies (1868-1928) Dr Charles William Henry hardy (1861-1941) Dr Edward Kenneth Herring(1864-1922) Dr Joseph Lalor (1859-1907) Dr James Thomas Mitchell (1856-1945) Dr Edward Graham Ochiltree (1857-1896) Dr Robert Denham Pinnock (1849-1902) Dr Joseph Francis Usher (c1832-1909) Dr Grace Vale (nk-1933). The staff of SMB Professor Alfred Mica Smith Professor D. J. Dawbarn Mr. F. J. Martell. (http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/is/library/collections/art_history/honour-roll/honourroll_X-Ray_pioneers.shtml) "Seven patients of the doctors who were present were treated. In each case the patient was suffering from the effects of an old wound or some other injury to other a hand or foot. One patient, a boy had a finger broken some years earlier and when xray plate of the injury was developed it indicated plainly the fracture on one of the joints of the third finger. In another case a woman had a foot had a foot X-rayed and the photograph revealed the seat of an earlier imjury to it. Likewise an injury to the bones of a hand of an elderly man was revealed by an x-ray photograph. Every X-ray photograph that evening showed the importance of this new development in electrical science and the doctors present agreed the "the results of the experiments on their patients, by showing the exact seat of the injury and its present condittion, would materially assist them iin supporting cures." (Warren Perry, The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, p 146.)A number of photographic xrays as taken by the Ballarat School of Mines in 1896. The xrays include bones, hands, feet, shoes and more. ballarat school of mines, scientific equipment, x-ray, xray, photography, foto, roentgen tube

450 OHM Galvanometer. Black metal case with levelling feet. Clamps and zero adjustment on top. Two terminal posts.scientific instruments, galvonometer, cambridge instrument co. ltd

Speciamen Hill Mine. Negative shows poppet head, chimney and mining buildings. Depth 2035 feet. Funds £520,000.organization, business, specimen hill mine