Thousands of volunteers work tirelessly to conserve and protect the environment of Geelong and the Bellarine. Their work often goes unnoticed. In 'The Work of Nature' the National Wool Museum and the Environment Department at the City of Greater Geelong worked with photographer Nicole Marie to showcase the significant contribution of environment volunteers in our region. Each of the eight people showcased in these portraits were nominated by their peers and members of the community for their significant contribution to conserving and protecting the environment. Dr John Newman - Geelong Field Naturalists Club Over almost twenty years John Newman has organised large groups of volunteers to conduct surveys across Geelong and the Bellarine for shorebirds and waterbirds. Understanding and collecting important environmental data helps in the effort to preserve important sites, much of this data is collected by volunteers. The information collected in Geelong and the Bellarine also forms part of national and international datasets that helps in understanding global patterns of migratory birds, such as sharp-tailed sandpiper, red-necked stint and the critically endangered curlew sandpiper. The data collected at the Moolap Saltworks (since 1981) and co-ordinated by John since 2003 highlighted the importance of this site for these three species and played a crucial role in protecting the area as a conservation site. Photo at Taits Point, Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve by Nicole Marie.Image showing an environmental portrait of a man holding binoculars with a water landscape in the background.environment, conservation, portraits, geelong, nature, exhibition, work of nature, geelong nature forum, volunteers, lake connewarre

This negative was found loose in the first of three albums compiled and owned by J W Allen, Secretary of New South Wales Grazier's, and is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of sheep 1928-1929. The album contains photographs of travel, sheep, farms, stations, people and landscapes from around the world. Locations include Naples, Port Said, Suez, Birregurra (Vic), Alexandra (Vic), Ballangeich (Vic), Keith (SA), Mt Gambier (SA), Buckland Park (SA), Tasmania, Winton (QLD), Sydney Harbour, Canberra (ACT), Toowoomba (QLD), Rockhampton (QLD), Tocal (NSW), Deepwater (NSW), Glen Innes (NSW), Longreach (QLD), Moree (NSW), Barraba (NSW) and Mudgee (NSW). Properties depicted include Mooleric, Turkeith, Woolongoon, Minadale, Crower Station, Merrindie, Koomooloo Station, Cappeedee, Koonoona, Rathmore, Ellenthorpe, Camden Park Station, Glenlegh, Strathmore Station, Ilparran Station, Binneguy, Midkin, Terlings, Ashley, Bereen, Plumthorpe, Mayvale and Havilah. The album was found in a clean out at the Great Southern Agricultural Research Institute and donated to the National Wool Museum, along with other related material such as photographs, glass lantern slides and ephemera.Black and white negative showing three sheep in stockyards with a man standing to the left. agriculture, sheep, farming, stations, research, breeding, photography, travel

Ettore Cipellone with RBS Northern Region Team Leader Bill Casey.B/W photograph of man holding a white cane and using a sighted guideroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day, ettore cipellone, bill casey

Black and white photograph, 5 waitresses and a man standing in the snow on the top of the roof.8619 written on the reverse of the photo

Murray Comrie Collection. This is an original photo-postcard. Sepia photo-postcard depicting a man standing outside Tarnagulla Post Office.Reverse is printed as standard postcard format (blank/unused). Handwritten on reverse in tiny lettering is 'Mrs Ison' probably referring to the person who gave this item to Murray Comrie.tarnagulla, post office, people, commercial road, lighting

Man's cream panama hat with brown ribbon hatband and leather sweatband inside."Capri by Casual Headwear"hat, panama hats

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. A round tin with branding and manufacturer's information in blue print, and illustration of man with a moustache medical, medicine, medical history, haeusler, haeusler collection, wodonga

Part of Old Lintonian collection ; no. 71Black and white oval shaped portrait of a man with moustache, wearing suit with buttonhole.james mather snr., old lintonian collection

Alex Kennedy (Darkie) was manager of the Victory Mine. He first came to Linton in 1863, having previously worked for the Bridge Head Company at Brown's Diggings. He worked as engine driver at the Pioneer and Argyle Mines in Linton Park. He lived in Linton until his death in 1892. Albert Kennedy was his son.Sepia portrait of a young man wearing suit, high collar and bow tie.alex kennedy (darkie)

W H Blamire was the son of William Blamire Snr. He married Emily Jane Batty.Sepia photograph of a young man wearing suit with boutonnierre or badge on left lapel."William H Blamire son of William Blamire of Linton".william h. blamire

Copy of black and white photo of man in army uniform and lady holding a bouquet."Walter Holmes &/Annie Watkins Poultney/They were married in 1918/after Walter's demobilisation".walter holmes, annie poultney

Black and white copy of original of bearded man in dark suit circa 1884edwin ball, circa 1884

In 1947 Birney safety cars, (dead man controllers) replaced older cars.basil miller, bendigo trams

Dugald Cameron, a son of Ewen and Marion Cameron, née McDougall, was born at Ashby in 1855 and died in Ballarat in 1930. Dugald Cameron married Mary Elizabeth Gates in 1891. Mary Cameron died in 1931. Dugald and Mary are buried in Linton cemetery. Dugald Cameron acted for a number of years as Secretary to the Presbyterian Sunday School in Linton. Photograph is part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 121.Sepia portrait of a bearded man wearing suit, high necked shirt and tie."Mr Dugald Cameron".dugald cameron

Black and white portrait of an older man wearing suit and dark rimmed spectacles."Frank O'Beirne".francis john (frank) o'beirne

One of fifty one photographs originally in a photo album found in the National Wool Museum’s office. The album was water damaged and the images were removed for conservation. The images follow the process of wool. Beginning in a sheep paddock and finishing as a folded fabric. It includes all the steps in between in this process, including shearing, transporting, selling, washing and the many different steps in the process of turning a single thread of wool into fabric.Black and white image showing a man using a machine to fold woollen textiles.AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PUBLICITY / ASSOCIATION / FLINDERS STREET RAILWAY BUILDING, / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / W33 / W33. Folding.wool industry, working life, women, boonoke station, farming, sheep farming, agriculture, sheep stations, transport, wool processing, shearing, textile industry, wool

One of fifty one photographs originally in a photo album found in the National Wool Museum’s office. The album was water damaged and the images were removed for conservation. The images follow the process of wool. Beginning in a sheep paddock and finishing as a folded fabric. It includes all the steps in between in this process, including shearing, transporting, selling, washing and the many different steps in the process of turning a single thread of wool into fabric.Black and white image showing a man standing at a machine during the tentering process.AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PUBLICITY / ASSOCIATION / FLINDERS STREET RAILWAY BUILDING, / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / W12 / W12. Tentering (Drying).wool industry, working life, women, boonoke station, farming, sheep farming, agriculture, sheep stations, transport, wool processing, shearing, textile industry, wool

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 22.Sepia photograph of a man in suit with long jacket seated with hands together on lap.bishop thornton, surman collection

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 34 lower left.Sepia portrait of an older bearded man wearing suit jacket collar and tie.thomas rowe, surman collection

Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 37 lower right.Sepia portrait of a bearded man with receding hairline, wearing suit with wide tie.mr wearne, surman collection

Black and white photograph of Victor Fish as a young man. of Kalimna West Victoriagenealogy

Frank Bryant ran a confectionery andrefreshments shop in Sussex Street, Linton, with his wife Susie, nee Voutier. Part of Old Lintonian collection; No. 130.Sepia Carte de Visite portrait of a bearded man wearing suit and tie.frank bryant, old lintonian collection

Biography of Sir William Stawell.Blue Paper dust jacket cover. with print. Oval Portrait of a man's head.Lives of the Australian Chief Justices. (in capitals printed in background) Head and Shoulders oval portrait of Sir William Stawell. in the centre of cover.stawell, law

Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 117.Black and white postcard portrait of a man with moustache, wearing a suit, collar and tie."Post Card 1 doz as photo". "Walter Nicholls".walter nicholls, old lintonian collection

Ellen Carroll wears a fox fur around her neck and stands beside Sandy Carroll at Crossley, Victoria.A man and woman stand in a garden, probably their farm 'Hillside', McCartney's Lane, Crossley.ellen carroll, sandy carroll, alexander carroll, crossley

PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES, OUTSIDE SHOP OWNED BY LEONARD, PAPERHANGERBLACK & WHITE COPY - GROUP OF WHITE CHILDREN AROUND A MAYPOLE, WITH INDIGENOUS MAN?local history, photography, photographs, shops, leonard, paperhanger, events and celebrations

BLACK & WHITE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPH OF A MAN DRESSED AS A SWAGGIE HOLDING HIS SWAGWITH COMPLIMENTS FROM HARD TIMES 1916 J. HORNBYlocal history, document, postcard, crick, shrigley, mc lennan & lazarus

Large bronze plaque 120mm in diameter. (Also known as "Dead Mans Penny) Bronze caste showing Raised image of Britannia holding a trident and standing with Lion in front. E.CrP appears above front paw. Two dolphins swim around the figures. The words " HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR" on the perimeter. The Name on right hand side of plaque -ALFRED ERNEST SIMMONS-.