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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NEW ARGUS MINE, c. 1900
Negagive of New Aregus Mine. Dividend paid 630,000 pounds. Depth 2203 feet. Photo of photo - negative of sametopic, mining, new argus -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Footwear - Clogs, Company with markings V Z, where the V is located above the Z
Wooden shoes are / have been widely used in North-Western Europe (Scandinavia, parts of Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France). The models vary from a wooden sole and toe covering (Scandinavia, UK, Northern France) to a complete cover of the whole foot (The Netherlands and parts of Belgium). They are mostly made from poplar wood, but occasionally also from other softwoods like willow. The clogs' finish varies from plain wood or carved wood to varnished or painted versions, often with decorations. Nowadays special models are made for tourists with pictures of Dutch landscapes, tulips or windmills.Although wooden shoes are also used in other countries, the full foot covering model has become one of the symbols of the Netherlands, like the tulips and the old style houses in towns like Amsterdam.Pair of male size wooden clogs - completely covering feet, finished with clear varnish and shoe lace like decorations.Brand indication V Z clog and size 43/44 = 28 1/2cm - Shoe laces like decorations.wooden shoes holland dutch traditional clothing -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Ember Extinguisher (Doofpot)
A brass, pear shaped container with handle on three short clawed feet. The lid has a Delft blue porcelain knob. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Mitcham Road, c1970
Enlarged aerial photo of the intersection of Mitcham and East Doncaster Roads, Mitcham. Scale 1 inch : 40 feet.Enlarged aerial photo, c1970, of the intersection of Mitcham and East Doncaster Roads, Mitcham. Scale 1 inch : 40 feet.Enlarged aerial photo of the intersection of Mitcham and East Doncaster Roads, Mitcham. Scale 1 inch : 40 feet.mitcham road, mitcham, quarry road, mitcham, doncaster east road, mitcham, wooddale grove, mitcham, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, aerial photographs -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, Coronation Film, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
A recording of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. It is possible it was shown to Junior Legatees at a special screening as captured in the Programme for the Coronation Rally at 01163.A copy of the Queen's coronation ceremony that was shown to junior legatees.Grey metal tin with 600 feet of 16mm film inside. Sheet of paper with info in centre of lid. Tape on lid.Paper on front: Telephone: FB3564 FROM:- MELBOURNE LEGACY "LEGACY HOUSE" 293 Swanston Street, Melbourne, C.I CORONATION FILM HER MAJESTY, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1953coronation, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Film, 43rd Annual Conference of Legacy Clubs: Ceremony of Remembrance, 1971
A film of the 43rd Annual Conference of Legacy Clubs ceremony at the Australian War Memorial 1971, addressed by Legatee Rev. Cyril Reeve in a stirring fashion. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible. Commercially made, sound and faded colour, gone to red 8.09 mins. Production CTC-TV Canberra. The solemn religious ceremony is typical of the 1970s and the film exemplifies the respectful attitudes of the times towards fallen comrades.Blue plastic cannister with large sticker on lid. Fitted blue plastic reel inside, 16mm film, 400 feet. Sticker on lid is as follows: CLIENT: CANBERRA ENTERPRISES / REEL: No. REELS: Copy No. 1 TITLE: FORMA - LEGACY - CEREMONY / colourfilm PTY. Limited / 35 MISSENDEN ROAD / CAMPERDOWN 2050, N.S.W. / AUSTRALIA / PHONE: 51 3208 Also at MOORE PARK / 31 4131 / ARTARMON / 43 5875conference, legatee event -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Stirrup, Circa 1900
Imported and sold by Holden and FrostImported and sold by Holden and FrostNickle plated semi circular stirrup designed for a person riding side saddle, to fit both feet, primarily ladies.Nickle silver. horse shoe logo ,other too worn to deciphersteel, stirrup, double footed -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, 1/05/1969 12:00:00 AM
A black and white photograph of U.S. soldiers charging from a helicopter under heavy fire at 3,000 feet on Hamburger Hill.U.S trooper of the "Sky Cavalry" charge from a helicopter under heavy fire near the 3,000ft blood stained peak of Hamburger Hill. The Red fortress was captured after heavy losses in June last year.photograph, helicopter, u.s. soldiers -
Clunes Museum
Ceremonial object - GLASS HOLDER
USED IN ST. ANDREWS CHURCH IN CLUNES, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIAWOODEN COMMUNION WINE GLASS HOLDER WITH HANDLE AND METAL BRACKETS AT EITHER END. BASE SITS ON FOUR RUBBER FEETNILst. andrews church, presbyterian church -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Ports and Harbours, Ports and Harbours, Tender for Warrnambool Light, 24-06-1907
The document confirms that the Tender for the supply of maintenance to the Warrnambool Light, also known as the Lighthouse, by the Warrnambool Gasworks was successful. The Tender was issued by the Engineer in Charge, C. Maclean, Ports and Harbours, Melbourne, for a the period ending 30th June 1908, at the offered rate of 10/- (ten shillings) per 100.0 c/f (cubic feet). The Manager of the Warrnambool Gasworks expected to follow this acceptance with a visit to the Collector of Customs to sign the Conditions of Contract and Bond. The light of Warrnambool's Lady Bay Lighthouse was originally powered by oil. Later it was converted to gas, followed by electricity, then solar power, and finally to battery power. The Warrnambool Gas Company operated the gas works from the 1870's to the late 1920's.This document connects Warrnambool's Lady Bay Lighthouse to the Warrnambool Gas Works during the first decade of the 20th century. It documents to process of a Government department requesting Tenders for the supply of goods to operate a service, the the formal documentation required at that time.Pale cream rectangular paper with template text printed in black and completed in black ink script. Letterhead of the Department of Ports and Harbours, Melbourne, and addressed to the Gas Works, Warrnambool, dated 25th June 1907, for the supply of maintenance to the Warrnambool Light until 30th June 1908 at the cost of Ten Shillings per 100 cubic feet. A purple stamped signature is also added and initialled in red pen."25th [June] 1907" Warrnambool [Light]" "Manager W'bool Gasworks" "supply of gas to" "1908" "10/- per 100.0 c/f" "Collector of Customs" " The Manager / Warrnambool Gasworks" [Signature] "for" [Engineer in Charge, Ports and Harbours] Stamped " C. -. Maclean"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, department of ports and harbours, ports and harbours, ports and harbours melbourne, warrnambool light, warrnambool lighthouse, warrnambool gas works, w'bool gas works, gas works, gas supply, early 1900s, early 20th century, shillings, cubic feet, collector of customs, customs, warrnambool customs, engineer in charge, lady bay lighthouse, warrnambool gas company, gasworks, warrnambool gasworks, maintenance, c. - maclean -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Main Breakwater construction, Portland, n.d
Port of Portland AuthorityFront: 'Splicing two sixty-feet piles Photo B. Learmonth Illustration used in 'the story of a Port' by Noel Learmonth Back: Splicing two sixty- feet piles Photo B. Learmonth Illustration used in the story of a port by Noel Learmonthport of portland archives, main breakwater, construction, harbour development -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Architectural Drawing, Kew Public Offices, 1887
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 / BLOCK PLAN / SCALE 16 FEET TO ONE INCH / DRAWING NO 4kew court house, kew police station, kew post office, architectural drawings, khs - slides, new public offices — kew (vic.), architecture — queen anne style -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Underground Survey of the Principal Mines of Stawell 1879, 1879
Pleasant Creek & Newington, Prince Patrick, Prince Alfred, Pioneer and Galatea, Pleasant Creek Cross Reef No. 1&2, Magdala, Old Shaft, Extended Cross Reef, Crown Cross, Great Northern, Sloanes & Scotchmans, South Cross, 10 & 11 United Scotchmans South Cross, Scotchmans Shafts, North Scothmans, West Scotchmans, Emerald Isle & Rose of Denmark, Albion, South Scotchmans, Newington & Pleasant Creek, Pleasant Creek Cross Reef, Moonlight, Extended Cross Reef, Crown cross United, Great Northern ShaftVery large Map on cloth backing, showing cross sections of mines.Surveyed by H.C. Bates. Drawn by Arthur Edwards. October 30th 1879. Scales 120 feet to an inchmining, gold -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GILBERT RULE COLLECTION: SANDHURST CEMETERY BACK CREEK AGREEMENT, 1875
Gilbert Rule Collection: receipt and agreement from trustees of Sandhurst Cemetery Back Creek to dig a grave. Receipt for purchase of ground from John Rule the sum of two pounds for purchase of ground eight feet by four feet. Receipt dated September 18th. 1875. Agreement 19th. November, 1875.Sandhurst Cemetery Trustperson, individual, gilbert rule -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map, Dereel, County of Grenville, 1890, 1890
Dereel is in western Victoria.Geological map of Dereel in the County of Grenville featuing six colours (predominantly grey and yellow). WGS 84 Centroid Lat: 37 degrees 48 feet 50 inches S Long:143 degrees 42 feet 10 inches S N-S: 6.4 km E-W: 15.2 km dereel, ferdinand krause, crown lands department, plan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan - Plans, Ballarat School of Mines New Workshops, 1944, 17/11/1944
This building has been demolished to make way for new buildings along Albert Street. According to E.J. Barker this was Metal Fabrication.Plans (dyeline) for new building along the Ballarat School of Mines Albert Street frontage .1) Ballarat School of Mines New Workshops .2) as above Scale 1:480 WGS 84 37 degrees 33 feet 54 inches south 143 degrees 50 feet 30 inches eastSheet No 3 F.G.B.ballarat school of mines, metal fabrication, albert street, buildings, plan, heat engines room, model mine, blacksmiths shop, blacksmithing, carpenters shop, engineering shope, percy everett -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instument, Beam Balance
This beam balance was used at the Ballarat School of Mines.Beam balance on a black marble base, in a polished wood and glass sided cabinet with levelling feet. Complete but without balance masses.scientific instrument, balance, scales -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Robin Hill and wife, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Mrs & Robin Hill - blue biroport of portland archives, picnic, robin hill -
Clunes Museum
Plan - PLANS, Harry E Sando, Borough of Clunes Contract 96.6 of 1893/4, c1894
Harry E Sando C.E. (Borough Enginee) as at 10th March 1894, this plan also signed by the contactor and witness, both signatures are illegibleColoured drawings on tracing/architects papers, pinned with dress makers pins to stiff paper. Scale 2 feet to 1 inchHeadings on plans; "Ground Plan No.1, Ground Plan No.2, Sections of weirscreswick creek, flood mitigation, weir system -
Clunes Museum
Map
Photocopy of sections of Clunes gold mines, South Clunes United Co. 770 Feet, South No.4 Shaft, looking SouthNilmap of clunes mine, south clunes united co., no.4 shaft -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
An unmounted black and white photograph of a group of six men sitting on the floor at the opening of their tent having a meal with the mess buckets at their feet.on the back written in pencil: Bunkered Do you think we / could stop one, Eh what (?) do we / look like it. I stopped the last / in one (gulp) I mean. Show this / to Susie.soldiers, armed forces, clothing and dress, camping, men, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, City of Nunawading, 1/02/1973 12:00:00 AM
Map of City of Nunawading shoeing open creeks or watercourses and watercourses that have been piped.Map of City of Nunawading shoeing open creeks or watercourses and watercourses that have been piped. Scale: 800 feet =1 inchMap of City of Nunawading shoeing open creeks or watercourses and watercourses that have been piped. blackburn, blackburn north, blackburn south, burwood east, forest hill, mitcham, nunawading, vermont, vermont south, city of nunawading, creeks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Sugar bowl and Lid
From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Round bowl with four feet,two handles and a lid. Antique design with embossed leaves and scroll handles. Bowl is silver plated.From Mother to C.V. 11/9/20domestic items, containers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, To Doncaster By Electric Tram, 1889 -1896
A poster advertising Tram and Rail excursions from Melbourne to Doncaster Tower which was 285 feet high. Includes time table.A poster advertising Tram and Rail excursions from Melbourne to Doncaster Tower which was 285 feet high. Includes time table.A poster advertising Tram and Rail excursions from Melbourne to Doncaster Tower which was 285 feet high. Includes time table.doncaster, electric tram -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Typical Mountain Ash Forest, c1934
Black and white image of a woodcutter in a Mountain Ash Forest, Victoria. The trees attained a height exceeding 91 metres (300 feet). forest, woodcutter, mountain ash -
Queen's College
Osiris figurine, Late Ptolemaic Period, 664 - 30 BCE
This item is part of the Dodgson Collection, which was bequeathed to Queen's College in 1892 by the Rev. James Dodgson. The collection was created by Aquila Dodgson, brother of James. Aquila Dodgson was a friend of the English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and it was through this friendship the Aquila was able to acquire ancient Egyptian artefacts. A detailed study of the collection was made by Christine Elias "Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Antiquities at the University of Melbourne", M.A. thesis 2010.Crudely formed figure of Osiris with tripartite crown and arms crossed in front holding crook and flail. Back is flat and broken at the feet. The number 8 inscribed in white paint on back of figurine osiris figurine, james dodgson, aquila dodgson, flinders petrie -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Beveridge/Kiora House, 1945
Black and white photograph of Mrs Catherine Beveridge nee Hehie of Kiora guest house. Black labrador dog at her feet guesthouses, genealogy -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Stapler
Had four feet, Now Two Rusty Made of Metal Dome hand Press Hedged Still has Staples insideVelas Trade, park Model "c" Made in England Reg Design NO 813111 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Electric Foot Warmer
Used by Colin Sach during his employment as Manager of the Chemistry Dept. at the University of Melbourne over a period of forty years.Manufacturing History Museum Victoria Commentary: Australian manufacturing history Philip Wollen Many years ago, when I was an ambition young man, I took over a company called Hecla.|This business was formed in 1872, long before Federation was even contemplated. The company established a rich tradition in the Australian manufacturing industry. The prodigious product range included kettles, mixers, toasters, hairdryers, urns, pie warmers, bain maries, and electric blankets for the domestic and commercial market. During the war it even manufactured parts for aircraft. It was one of Melbourne's largest employers.|Hecla was one of the pioneers in TV advertising, led by icons like Bert Newton, Bobby Limb, Evie Hayes and Graham Kennedy who ad Jibbed his way through irreverent and unscripted naughtiness about Hecla electric blankets and foot warmers. The slogan was 'By Hecla, its good1'. One can imagine the fun Bert and Graham had with their double entendres.|In the 60's Hecla entered into a partnership with General Electric and expanded rapidly. The massive factory, on the corner of Alexandra Parade and Chapel Street overlooking the Yarra River was a Melbourne landmark.|The business was formed by one of the scions of Melbourne industry. Mr Marriott was a metal worker of some repute, building the lights in front of Melbourne's Parliament House, the first steam car, the sideboard at the RACY Club, and the first factory to run on electricity.|By the time I acquired the company it was a shadow of its former self, incapable of competing with cheap Chinese imports. Wandering around the warehouse late one night I discovered a large, boarded up storeroom which appeared not to have been opened in decades.|Over several months I combed through the room, unearthing a treasure trove of products from a bygone era. Dusty files, engineering drawings, wooden prototypes, patent records, and correspondence from distributors on every continent.|I decided to track down an old man, Ray, long retired after 50 years with Hecla. He was not well off financially and welcomed the paid work. It turned out that he had done his apprenticeship with the company and there wasn't much he didn't know about it. He had been personally involved in the manufacture of almost every type of product on the Hecla smorgasbord's of products.|So for over 2 years he methodically assembled a mini museum of Hecla products, painstakingly polishing them and ensuring they were in working order. He attached the original brochure of each product and their respective warranty cards. For him it was ,a labour of love. For me it was a fascinating, if vicarious journey, into Australia's manufacturing past.|My colleagues complained that I was wasting money on his salary, our time and factory space on stuff that should have been dumped years ago. I tried to explain that I was merely a steward of the Hecla tradition, not merely an owner. Besides, the look on Ray's face convinced me that there was another dynamic at work. One I could see, but didn't really understand.|After he Passed away I faced a dilemma. What to do with this 'museum' of Hecla history. Nobody was interested.|So I kept the 'stuff' in private storage, hoping that same day someone would be interested in it. And the years passed.|Finally, I had a brainwave. Perhaps the Melbourne Museum would be interested. It was a long shot but I made the call. I had a nagging suspicion that they would think I was simply trying to get them to relieve me of paying for this huge collection to be taken to the tip.|To my surprise they said they would be willing to take a look, I secretly hoped that they would take the whole collection and not leave me with an incomplete jumble of appliances that I would indeed have to take to the tip.|On the appointed day, four serious looking young people showed up. Armed with digital cameras, note books and poker faces they spent four hours analysing the goods and the supporting materials. I asked them if they had any interest and their response was decidedly non-committal. It depends on the acquisitions committee, I was told. I was disheartened and packed up the exhibits to go back into storage.|Imagine my surprise when months later they telephoned to say that they had researched the history of the company, and yes, they would like to take the whole collection. And a truck with 'handlers' would arrive the following day to pick it up. Two years ago all Hecla's archives left me forever and went to the Museum's warehouse.|Well, to my delight I received a call yesterday inviting me to a private viewing of the exhibition at the Melbourne Museum. These young historians had meticulously assembled an impressive display of Melbourne's industry and technology going back to the 1800's. They thanked me like a significant benefactor when it is I who should have thanked them.|I saw the excitement in the eyes of these young people who had somehow managed to dig out and assemble memories from Australia's past. If this is the standard of care that the curators of the Melbourne Museum show all their exhibits, our history is in safe hands.|Their meticulous work took me back to those years long ago when I saw an old man lovingly assembling and cataloging a lifetime of his work.|It took me back to the day when Australians actually made things. Long before we became a nation of quarrymen. Before we became animal-factory 'farmers'. Of a time when products didn't break down, or dumped and replaced before the warranty expired. When men like Mr Marriott cared deeply about what their hands produced.|It reminded me of the call I received from an elderly lady in Tasmania asking for the electrical element for a Hecla K7 kettle. I searched the archives and called her back. The K7 was produced decades earlier and we no longer carried that spare part. She was quite disheartened and told me her kettle had finally 'given up the ghost' and she couldn't bear to part with it. It was a present from her husband on their wedding day 45 years ago. Her final words were 'they don't make them like that, do they? By Hecla they were good1'|I'm glad I followed my instinct and put Ray back on the payroll all those years ago..|I like to think Mr Marriott would have been pleased.Square metal box with electrical elements inside. Used to stand on or to put feet on when sitting. Elaborate pattern in centre with inscription.Hecla Foot Warmerdomestic items, heating -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Broad-shelled turtle, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The family Chelidae is endemic to Australia, New Guinea, and South America and consists of some 40 species of freshwater turtle. Twenty-four described species are found in Australia and three of these occur in the Murray Darling Basin. Turtles of the genus Chelodina are distinguished by their exceptionally long necks. These turles are also referred to as side-necked turtles, so named because the neck and head, when not extended, fold under the leading edge of the carapace. They are further characterised by their relatively flattened shells and their clawed webbed feet. 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 specimen is stylised standing on a wooden platform. It has a long, narrow neck and a large and relatively flat shell. The head, neck and limbs are all dark grey or brown in colour and the underside is a pale brown. The feet are webbed and have long claws. The eyes are made from pale glass and the specimen has a short tale.BMM5891taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, turtle, australian turtle, australian animal, snake-necked turtle, chelidae, broad-shelled turtle