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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, McCarron, Bird & Co, Victoria and its metropolis : Past and present : Vol. II : The Colony and its people in 1888, 1888
Volume two of a history of VictoriaIndex, ill, p.804.non-fictionVolume two of a history of Victoriavictoria - history, victoria - social life and conditions -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Fluck, Robert et al, Steam Locomotives and Railcars of the South Australian Railways, 1985
A history of the steam locomotives and Railmotors on the South Australian Government Railways.ill, maps, p.176non-fictionA history of the steam locomotives and Railmotors on the South Australian Government Railways. locomotives - south australia - history, south australian railways -- history. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Bird E C F, The Geomorphology of the Gippsland Lakes Region, 1978
A geomorphological study of the Gippsland lakes Region Victoria with reference to the effects of the artificial entrance, settlement, erosion and salinity on the changes to the configuration of the lakes, rivers, and coastline.natural history, waterways, genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Bird E C F, The Silt Jetties at the Mitchell River, 1972
The first of a series of scientific and historical studies of Gippsland to be published by the Bairnsdale Advertiser. The formation of the Mitchell River Silt Jetties is explained, and schemes for protecting this unique and fragile area of Victoria are suRuth Clarkgenealogy, waterways, topography -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society (S.A. Division) Inc, South Coast Limited, 1972
The history of the railway to Victor Harbor in South Australia from S.A.R. ownership to a tourist railway.ill, maps, p.81.non-fictionThe history of the railway to Victor Harbor in South Australia from S.A.R. ownership to a tourist railway.railroad construction - south australia - history, railroad operations - south australia - history -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Bird, Eric and Lennon, Jane, The Entrance to the Gippsland Lakes, 1973
A scientific and historical study of the artificial entrance to the entrance to the Gippsland Lakes, victoria. Includes references, illustrations, mapsexploration, transport, commerce, civil engineering -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Bird, Eric and Lennon, Jane, Making an Entrance- The Story of the artificial entrance to the Gippsland Lakes, 1989
Revised edition of an earlier publication 'The Entrance to the Gippsland Lakes'. Contains illustrations, Maps, Diagrams timed for the centenary of the opening of the artificial entrance at Lakes Entrance VictoriaRevised edition of an earlier publication 'The Entrance to the Gippsland Lakes'. Contains illustrations, Maps, Diagrams timed for the centenary of the opening of the artificial entrance at Lakes Entrance Victoriaexploration, coast, transport, civil engineering -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
book, Bird E C F
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Clunes Museum
Book, MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA, THE EXCHANGE 369 COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE, ADDRESSES TO HRH THE DUKE OF CORNWALL & YORK AND HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL, THE EARL OF HOPETOUN FROM THE MUNICIPALITIES OF VICTORIA, MAY 1901
LETTERS TO HRH AND SIGNATURES OF MAYORS AND LOCAL DIGNITARIES AND VIEWS OF EACH MUNICIPAL BUILDING. CLUNES IS INCLUDED.RED HARD COVER BOOK WITH GOLD EMBOSSED WRITING ON THE COVER. PRINTED ON THE OCCASION OF INAUGURATION OF COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. INCLUDES LETTERS TO HRH AND SIGNATURES OF MAYORS AND LOCAL DIGNITARIES AND VIEWS OF EACH MUNICIPAL BUILDING. CLUNES IS INCLUDED.non-fictionLETTERS TO HRH AND SIGNATURES OF MAYORS AND LOCAL DIGNITARIES AND VIEWS OF EACH MUNICIPAL BUILDING. CLUNES IS INCLUDED.hrh duke of cornwall & york -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Bird Geoff, Survival at Sea - The Lakes Entrance Ocean Rescue Squad, 1991
A short history of the Lakes Entrance Ocean Rescue Squad Victoria, includes action to be taken before crossing the Lakes Entrance Bar and distress procedure, contains photographs of boats and rescues.boats and boating, safety, community services -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, McCARRON BIRD & CO. MELBOURNE, 1953
Certificate awarded to Sister Enid Steart, PCR in July 1953 by the Morning Star Tent No.28, Clunes. signed by S J Hicks (DCR), W J Cook (CR).J Rintoul (DSec.), W C Foulkes, (Sec.) Framed certificate of merit presented to Sister Enid Steart (PCR) by the Independent Order of Rechabites, Morning Star Tent No.28 independent order of rechabites, morning start tent no.28, temperance society -
Clunes Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, McCARRON BIRD & CO. MELBOURNE, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES, 1954
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES IS A FRATERNAL ORGANISATION AND FREINDLY SOCIETY FOUNDED IN ENGLAND IN 1835. THE ORDER HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN AUSTRALIA FROM 1843, PROMOTING TEMPERANCE AND AS A BENEFIT TO SOCIETY. WOODEN FRAMED COLOURED CERTIFICATE ON PAPERON FRONT: PRINTED THE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT IS PRESENTED TO BRO A.S. STEART PCR BY THE MORNING STAR TENT NO. 28 C E HARRIS DCR F HARRIS CR J W RINTOUL D SEC. W J FOULKES SEC.independent order of rechabites, bro. a.s. steart -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Book - Form of Service Book, Form of Service Book, WW2?
Paper covered book relating to Military forces Church parades. 63 pagesLen Polkinghorne Artillery FTR Puckapunual -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dennis, Anthony, Ribbons of Steel Riding the Indian-Pacific, 1991
A description of the journey from Sydney to Perth on the Indian-Pacific passenger train.ill, p.144.non-fictionA description of the journey from Sydney to Perth on the Indian-Pacific passenger train.indian pacific passenger train - australia, railroad passenger trains - australia -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Artwork - Painting, 'Approaching Storm' by Harry Ballis, 2003
A painting of a flying bird.harry ballis, bird, artwork, gippsland campus, churchill -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Decorative iron on verandah, Ballarat, 2018
Cast iron on a verandah featuring birds.verandah, cast iron, decorative iron, bird -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir, Australian tea towel, About 2005
One of the most popular souvenirs bought by tourists from local shops.HistoricalColoured linen tea towel with yearly calendar, drawings of Australian birds and native plants.Australian Birds Calendar 2006. With compliments Jim & Margaret Ellis Cowes Newsagency 5952-2046tourism, souvenir, jim & margaret ellis -
Federation University Art Collection
Sculpture, Hiro Kuwahara, 'Falcon' by Hiro Kuwahara, 1988
Hiro KUWAHARA Hiro Kuwahara was an artist in residence at Gippsland Institute of Art in 1988. The role was sponsored by the Coal Corporation of VictoriaSculpture of a bird made of claySignature incised on backbird, sculpture, coal corporation of victoria, hiro kuwahara, artist in residence -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - bookplate, Ex Libris Julian Burnside, not dated
Bookplate featuring a bird in front of a globe of the worldbookplate, julian burnside, globe, bird -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Personal Effects, vesta case silver, c1900
A Vesta case is a small, portable box / safe to carry matches that came into use around the 1830s and was produced extensively between 1890 and 1920. During this period, almost everyone carried strike-anywhere matches, so they could light stoves, lanterns and other devices. Early matches were unreliable and prone to ignite from rubbing on one another or spontaneously. Accordingly, most people carried a match safe / box to house their matches. Wealthy people had match safes made of gold or silver, while common folk had ones made of tin or brass.C 1900 A small silver vesta case, with a roughened strike plate, to hold matches for lighting fires, lamps, cigarettes or pipes. The tin case has been embossed with a bird and floral design on the front and back Embossed with bird and floral design on the front and back .jewellery, personal effects, craftwork, vesta case, lights, candles, safety matches, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, pioneers -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Little Pied Cormorant, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Little Pied Cormorant is commonly seen in Australia's wetlands. These birds reside amongst large flocks in locations where fish is plentiful. On the occasion that this bird is seen on inland streams and dams they will be solitary. This particular species willingly mixes with similar sized birds including the Little Black Cormorant. They feed on aquatic animals ranging from insects and yabbies and are labelled as benthic feeders because they find their prey on the seafloor. 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.The Little Pied Cormorant specimen is a small bird with white and black colouring. The back of the head, neck, wings and tail are black while the undersides are a creamy white. The feet are webbed and are also dark in colouring. The bird has pale glass eyes and a medium sized bill and a long tail. This specimen is styled to look over it's left wing with its long neck bent to look in that direction. It stands on a wooden mount with a paper identification tag attached to the bird's right foot. The mount has the number 152 written on the wood.Swing tag: 21a. / Pied Cormorant / Catalogue page 41 / Mount: 152 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, cormorant, little piet cormorant, waterbird -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, High-flyer saved habitats for winged friends, 2006
Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets.Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets. She was a member of the Bird Observers Club of Australia (photo)Obituary - Ellen McCulloch had a great interest in native birds and wrote several books and pamphlets. mcculloch, ellen, birds, bird observers club of australia -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate, Stockland Press Pty Ltd, mid 20th century
Named to honour the work of John and Elizabeth Gould, 'The Gould League of Bird Lovers' was formed in 1909. It was originally set up to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate for the protection of Australian birds. Gould League members were recruited via schools and received membership certificates and badges. Members were encouraged to enter competitions in bird mimicry, write stories and poems and attend 'bird-day concerts'. This certificate belonged to Patricia Legge. Ruth Scott, daughter of Herbert Scott and Bertha (nee Coverdale), married David Legge. Patricia Dawn Legge and Kevin David Legge are Ruth and David's children. The Gould League has made a significant impact on generations of Australians and their environmental attitudes. Being a Gould league member as a child in primary school gave children the opportunity to belong to a group that was learning about and protecting native bushland and its wildlife. Although not operating some Australian states the Gould League continues in Victoria.A Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria membership certificate for Patricia Dawn Legge 1959. It has colourful illustrations of native Australian birds on a pale yellow background. The illustrations are by A.T. Mockridge, an early 20th century Melbourne commercial artist and portraitist. In a banner at the top is a photo of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has a list of patrons, presidents and the Central Council. There is also the Bird Lover's Pledge unsigned in the middle.In pen - Patricia Dawn Legge 1959certificate gould-league -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Ceramic Tankard, R. A. A. F. WAGGA Sergents Mess Ceramic Tankard with handle
Item is particular to areaTankard Wagga SGT Mess ceramic with handle and Coat of Arms insignia "Torch with a Black Bird either side"Ceramic Mug with RAAF Wagga, insignia "Torch with a Black Bird either side", Sergeants Mess.grey ceramic glazed tankard, raaf wagga -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Booklet, "The Lyre-Birds of Mt Buffalo"
Information booklet for distribution, collected by Roger Jones. "The Mount Buffalo plateau has been attracting scientific investigation into its unique plants, insects and animals from at least the 1850's. "(Pg. 131. Historica) "In 1924, amateur naturalist and mountain guide, Alice Manfield (1878-1960) popularly known as Guide Alice , released The Lyre-birds of Mount Buffalo, a 23 page booklet detailing her studies into the lyre-birds on Mount Buffalo, the first pictorial record of lyre-birds to be published. It features Mansfield's photography and includes an introduction by Charles Barrett (1879-1959), an Australian naturalist, journalist, author and foundation member of the Ornithologists Union." (Pg. 132) There are very few known copies of this booklet.Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items . Appendix A.3. Natural History. (Pg 169. Historica)..1 Smooth olive book cover with stick-on photograph of a male lyre-bird. Framed within a border, ink blotches on right-side of booklet. 16 page booklet A 5 size, illustrations on left side pages, stick-on photographs on right pages except for introduction with illustration on right. Thick rough printed paper. •.2 Same as above with slight ink marks on top right, slight tear on right of image. .1 "The Lyre-Birds of Mt Buffalo" Photographs and notes by 'Guide Alice', Introduction by Charles Barrett CM2s Publisher: Robertson and Mullens Ltd....." •.2 Same as .1. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Great Crested Grebe, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Great Crested Grebe is a medium to large sized bird located in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and in parts of Africa. They reside in large bodies of fresh water and are renowned for their elaborate mating dances. When breeding, the Great Crested Grebe has tawny cheek "fans" and black crests; however, in the non-breading seasons the plumage of this bird turns white. 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.The Great Crested Grebe is a medium to large sized bird. It typically has cheek "fans" on the sides of the face and elaborate crest feathers which are shed after breeding, as is the case for this specimen. This bird is in a tall standing position with its neck stretched upwards and facing left. The small dark eyes have been made from glass and a large pointed bill. It has a metal tag tied to its left leg engraved with the numbers "4401". The skin surrounding the toes are flat which assists the bird when swimming.On tag 4401taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, great crested grebe, bird -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, I.R. McCann, Grampians Birds - An Illustrated Checklist, 1982
This checklist contains 213 Native and 7 Species of birds, has been compiled from published and unpublished records made by experienced bird observers. All records relate to observations made in the Grampians mountains and the adjacent areas bounded by the Stawell- Ararat-Willaura-Dunkeld-Cavendish-Balmoral-Toolondo - Horsham-Stawell main roads.Colour Photograph of the Superb Fairy Wren, with blue insert with Pink and white Text. Another blue insert lower right with white text.Grampians Birds An Illustrated Checklist I.R. McCannstawell -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARDS, RATION, 1947
Issued to Billy Bird VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1601 for service details.Clothing Ration Card. 10 x Little coupons "clothing 1947 " Nos 23-52 4 x Middle size coupons Mark A,B D,F all 1947 1 x Large coupon with "X" 1947 "W Bird 121 Creek St Bendigo"documents, ration cards, clothing -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate, Stockland Press Pty Ltd, 1930's
Named to honour the work of John and Elizabeth Gould, 'The Gould League of Bird Lovers' was formed in 1909. It was originally set up to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate for the protection of Australian birds. Gould League members were recruited via schools and received membership certificates and badges. Members were encouraged to enter competitions in bird mimicry, write stories and poems and attend 'bird-day concerts'. This certificate was owned to Ruth Scott of Nicholson Street Orbost when she was 10 years old. She was a member of the Gould League for 61 years. Ruth Scott, daughter of Herbert Scott and Bertha (nee Coverdale), married David Legge. Patricia Dawn Legge and Kevin David Legge are Ruth and David's children. There are Gould League certificates for both children in the collection.The Gould League has made a significant impact on generations of Australians and their environmental attitudes. Being a Gould league member as a child in primary school gave children the opportunity to belong to a group that was learning about and protecting native bushland and its wildlife. Although not operating some Australian states the Gould League still functions in Victoria.A Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria membership certificate for Ruth Scott. It has colourful illustrations of native Australian birds on a pale yellow background. The illustrations are by A.T. Mockridge, an early 20th century Melbourne commercial artist and portraitist. In a banner at the top is a photo of John Gould with GOULD LEAGUE of BIRD LOVERS around it. It has a list of patrons, presidents and the Central Council. In the middle there is also the Bird Lover's Pledge signed by Ruth Scott..The pledge has been signed by Ruth Scott.certificate gould-league -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and White, Near Corriyong, 1948, 22/05/1929
Black and white photograph of a hunting parting on near Corriyong. They have a 'trophy' of a very large bird. corriyong, bird, hunting