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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Advertising flyer 1888 Cramond & Dickson, 1888
These posters advertised goods available at the Cramond and Dickson store in Warrnambool in 1888. John Cramond and James Dickson came from Scotland and established a clothing and drapery store in Timor Street in Warrnambool in 1855. In 1865 the store moved to the corner of Liebig and Timor Streets and was a large and well known establishment until 1974 .These posters are of considerable interest as they give details of the goods available in 1888 in the Cramond and Dicksons store, one of the most important stores in Warrnambool for nearly 120 years..1 A piece of yellow paper with brown printing. .2 A piece of yellow paper with green printing. Both include details of goods for inspection..1,.2 Cramond & Dickson 27th January 1888 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Looking north along Ryans Road at intersection with Kerrie Crescent, Eltham, c.October 1989, 1989
Ryans Road was reconstructed and sealed to the north of Kerrie Crescent in 1983. Roundabout and southern reconstruction added later. This photo is probably shortly after construction of roundabout (before 1991 when Doug Orford photographed all the Shire boundaries as roundabout was well planted at that stage) Cross Ref: 04070 and 01878-25Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 1 stripsFuji 100eltham north, kerrie crescent, round about, ryans road, streets -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Audio - Audio Recording, Peter Pidgeon; Recent additions to the EDHS collection, 12 Feb 2020
In previous years for our first meeting of the year, we have investigated some treasured pictures from our archives. In this meeting, Vice President Peter Pidgeon showcases some of the highlights from new acquisitions and donations throughout 2019, as well as some of our other collections digitised during the year.1:27:00 duration Digital MP3 File 37.2 MBaudio recording, eltham, eltham district historical society, meeting, society meeting, victorian collections, peter pidgeon -
Galen Catholic College
Anzac Service in Wangaratta, 2013
Every Anzac Day, the Galen Catholic College community honours those who have made the supreme sacrifice by taking an active part in the Anzac service that takes place in the heart of Wangaratta. These photos show Galen staff and student involvement through its band as well as through the laying of a wreath, in 2013.galen catholic college, galen college, anzac day, anzac service, band, 2013, students -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Glass, Bottle
Acriflavine was developed in 1912 by German Paul Erlich. It was an early antiseptic agent before the discovery of penicillin. It was also very effective. In recent years there has been a lot of research on acriflavine for its potential to fight "super bugs", as well as its potential to prevent contracting the common cold. This research is still underway.Amber glass, triangular bottle with black bakelite screw-top lid. Two sides of the bottle are dimpled and the words "NOT TO BE TAKEN" are moulded into the bottle. There is a white [discoloured] manufacturer's label with red printed text and black handwritten text. The bottle is empty.antibacterial, paul erlich, world war i, super bugs -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Album - Photograph album, Rupert Hornabrook
This photo album depicts a small period of time during 1919, and highlights some of the anaesthetic work conducted by Dr Rupert Hornabrook. There is no record as to the reason for the construction of the album, but it appears to offer insight into his work the Dental School, as well as experimentation with different types of anaesthetic agents, using himself as a test subject.Rupert Hornabrook was an early full-time anaesthetist in Australia. He helped to develop anaesthesia into a specialised field of medicine by conducting research into the way anaesthesia worked, and its effects on the body. This album is of historic significance as it not only documents a specific period in the professional life of a full-time anaesthetist in Australia, it also documents anaesthetic equipment, and the way it was used.Blue photograph album with vinyl wrapped heavy card cover. A three ringed binder is attached to the inside of the album and sixteen (16) photographs are inside, mounted on heavy card. Each photograph has a typed label on white paper in blue ink adhered to the front describing the events of the photograph. Photographs depict various administrations of ethyl chloride as anaesthesia and analgesia, with many photographs of Rupert Hornabrook. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Club Anniversary, 1993
Photos from a 10th birthday celebration at a widows club, it is unknown which one. There appears to have been singing and merriment as well as cutting an anniversary cake. The lady cutting the cake is Billie Sims, who was president of the Melbourne Widows Club in the early 1990s. Photos were in a folder of photos from 1993.A record of the importance of the widows clubs as a social outlet for the widows that their 10th anniversary was celebrated. There were many clubs throughout Melbourne.Colour photo x 7 of a 10th birthday celebration for a widows club.widows, widows clubs, cake -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Lithographic Squadron Personnel and Equipment, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1992
This collection of 34 photos of Lithographic Squadron personnel and equipment was taken in at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, in 1992. The photos were mainly taken in the Camera, Contacting, Printing, BARCRO and Production Control work areas, as well as outside Fortuna’s buildings. Although these photos are not annotated most personnel are positively identified. This is a set of 34 photographs of Lithographic Squadron personnel and equipment at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1992. Photographs .1P to .32P are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi. Colour photos .33P and .34P are on photographic paper and scanned at 300 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1992, back row L to R: Andrew Arman, unidentified Mark McCulloch, Dale Hudson, front row L to R: Daryl South, unidentified (x2). Janet Murray, LT Dave Weston. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1992, back row L to R: unidentified, CPL Paul Baker, Shona Hastie, front row L to R: LT Craig Hersant, Darren Maher, Chad Hardwick, Rob Jones. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1992, WO2 Steve Egan. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1992, LT Craig Hersant. .5)- Photo, black & white, 1992, CPL Warren Shirley, Jeff Willey, Gary Kerr. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1992, L to R: CPL Penny Knott, Janet Murray, Shona Hastie. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1992, L to R: MAJ Terry Edwards, LT David Weston. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1992, Frank Lenane, WO1 Trevor Osborne. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1992, L to R: WO2 Rob Bogumil, WO2 Steve Egan. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1992, back row L to R: Terry Winzar, Roy Hicks Marty Stradbrook, Janet Murray, Nick Vanderzwan, Mark Bird, front row L to R: SGT Dale Hudson, SSGT Russ Mollenhauer, Ross Anza, SGT Kim Reynolds, SGT Stuart Ridge, WO2 Jeff Willey, Peter Hamilton, Garry Lord, Gavin McLean, unidentified. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1992, Janet Murray, Mick Muzeen. .12) and .13) - Photo, black & white, 1992, Janet Murray. .14) to.16) - Photo, black & white, 1992, SPR Scott Cameron, CPL Warren Shirley. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1992, L to R: SPR Shane Campbell, SGT Brian Paul. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1992, LCPL John Bragg. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1992, SPR Allison (Ottaway) Wooldrage. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1992, map inspection station, LT Colin Davidson. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1992, map inspection station. .22) - Photo, black & white, 1992, map inspection station, LT Colin Davidson. .23) and .24) - Photo, black & white, 1992, map inspection station, SPR Nicole Midgley. .25) - Photo, black & white, 1992, map inspection station. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1992, map inspection station, unidentified. .27) - Photo, black & white, 1992, CPL Penny Knott. .28) - Photo, black & white, 1992, CPL Ken Peters. .29) - Photo, black & white, 1992, WO2 Rob Bogumil. .30) - Photo, black & white, 1992, L to R: WO2 Peter Imeson, WO2 Rob Bogumil. .31) and .32) - Photo, black & white, 1992, L to R: SGT Brian Fauth. .33) - Photo, colour, 1992, Klimch Camera, CPL Damien Cole. .34) - Photo, colour, 1992, Speedmaster Printing Press, L to R: SGT Gary Kerr, unidentified, SGT Kim Reynolds, SPR Shane Campbell.No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, 14 February 1928
The photograph depicts how the Mission entry looked at the time the photograph was taken circa 1920s. It shows that the Mission was used for formal occasions as well as showing a car model and clothing styles typical of the era. Wedding of Dora Walker , a member of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and Harry Simpson, 14 February 1928Dora Simpson nee Walker was a long time Lady from the Guild becoming the Honorary Secretary and being awarded an Order of the British EmpireBlack and white photograph taken outside the Mission to Seafarer's entrance. The photograph depicts a group of people surrounding a car. The photograph may have been taken at a wedding or similar function due to the formal wear of the mean and women.Reserve: manufacturer's inscription: FUJICOLOR CRYSTAL ARCHIVE / PAPERcar, entrance, wedding, lhlg, dora walker, harry simpson, dora simpson, 717 flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, david simpson, 1928, marriages, st peter chapel, dora simpson nee walker -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Miss Tracy, Mrs Rigby and Lady Creswell, 18 September 1926
The picture was taken during the opening of the tennis court Saturday 18 September 1926. On the photograph are from left to right : two unknown ladies, Lady Creswell, Reverend Weller, Charles Holmes, and unknown man. Lady Adelaide Creswell was invited to officially open the court and about a 100 persons attended the ceremony.The photograph taken by Mrs Weller was published in the Annual report for 1926.tennis court, lady adelaide elizabeth creswell nee stow, 1859-1945, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), 1926, weller album -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Percy Fairlam, c. 1910
Black and white image of Cheltenham in the early 20th Century depicts an almost idyllic life. This photo was taken by Percy Fairlam, who climbed a tall pine tree to achieve the aerial view. The tree was a well recognised feature of the Cheltenham skyline but was cut down some time before World War II.Cheltenham was established as a rural market gardening community. The development of the railway was crucial to the ongoing development of the area. Community life sprung up around the railway line which is evident in the proximity of shopping and leisure.Black and white image depicting aerial view down Charman Road, Cheltenham, including the unsealed road, level crossing and shopping centre. What appears to be a cricket pitch is located behind the shops.Handwritten in black ink on a red round sticker adhered to the reverse, and then crossed out: X14 Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: A8 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 85%cheltenham, railway crossing, roads, housing, shopping strip -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The Steam Tram, Sorrento, Victoria", c1900
Photograph shows a train of three carriages and one of the Baldwin-built locomotives with the Sorrento Hotel in the background. All the cars have advertising boards on the rooves advertising Rowland's water and Evans English Ales. Two conductors with caps can be seen with one collecting fares from the footboard. The tram is well loaded.Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and White postcard, divided back type unused, Rose Series P1812.sorrento, steam trams, baldwin -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Personal Photograph and Negatives Collection of Kevin Kerle
Collection includes a large number of large-format unidentified negatives, as well as photos of paratroopers jumping from RAAF aircraft and a variety of civilian and military aircraft from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. There is also a photo of Australian soldiers posing around a shot down German aircraft during the First World War.Many of these photos appear to be very rare, and feature good captions which help to identify the aircraft, units and even crewmen being photographed. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Medals & Spoons - Tawonga Bowling Club
Tawonga Bowling Club is well established with many local men and women involved. Bowling is a popular sport enabling locals to socialise and compete with each other and visit other clubs. Players formed teams representing the Tawonga Club and traveled to other clubs and on occasion represented their area eg. Nth East VictoriaVera Hore lived in Tawonga in the Kiewa Valley and was a prominent member of the Tawonga Bowling Club.5 silver spoons - 4 Tawonga Bowling Club with coloured picture on handle end. The 5th has 'Vera' on the handle end. 11 badges of varying shapes and colours all with pins, 2 silver, rest gold, 1 Ballarat, 1 Yallourn, 1 Bendigo, 6 Victoria, 1 Veteran and 1 'Vera Hore'tawonga bowling club, tawonga, vera hore -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Folder, Warrnambool Theatre Chorale documents, Late 20th century
This collection of papers relating to the Warrnambool Theatre Group chorale contains AGM minutes,office bearers, publicity and Warrnambool Standard information as well as membership lists. Some of the programs relate to performances which were done by the Warrnambool Theatre company of which this group was an off shoot. The dates range from the 1989 to 2012.This collection of papers connected to the Warrnambool Theatre Group Chorale shows a number of connections between local groups some musical others are community groups. Grey folder with items relating to the Warrnambool theatre chorale from 1989 to 2012. The entries include concert programs, advertising material and financial statements. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Journey with a Stranger, 1986
Written by Hilde Knorr. The history and love story of Hans and Hilde Knorr. Hans was an Australian from South Africa. He survived the "Arandora Star" sinking, was on the Dunera, was in Camp 1 as an internee, then POW Camp 13, when rules changed. Approved to stay in Australia after release. He was a well known sculptor.Mauve coloured soft covered book. White and black text. Copy of two sculptures on front coverjourney with a stranger, knorr h, camp 1, camp 13, tatura, ww2 camp 1 -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper, Phillip Davey, The Bolter, 1975
Philip DAVEY (1949- ) Born Devon, United Kingdom Arrived Australia 1958 The broad artistic practice of Philip Davey incorporates images of urban and natural landscape, as well as figurative narrative works, often inspired by classic Australian texts. He has been artist in residence at several Victorian secondary institutions. Framed etching of a man in convict uniform surrounded by three thylacines.available, thylacene, convict -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Captain David Reid [ retired sea captain ] and children
Captain Reid served as a Councillor of the Phillip Island and Woolamai Shire in 1875. He was the first Trustee and President, as well as being instrumental in establishing a school at Rhyll on block 13 about 1870. He died in 1891 at the age of 75. He was an early resident of Rhyll and 1st President of the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust HistoricalGlass negative with brown felt backing in wooden frame and gold border of man seated and two children on either side of him.Captain David Reid Retired sea captain New Street Brighton 1865 [ photo courtesy Miss S. Serpell ]captain david reid, rhyll, photograph, glass negative -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sister Rocks 1962
Sisters Rocks 1962 By Marion Mitchell-Robinson. The photo shows the graffiti on the north side of the rock. There is a dead tree to the right of the photo. This photo is of a well known land mark along the Western Highway. They take their name from 3 sisters named Levy, who camped there with their parents during the early days of Stawell.Black & White photo of Sister Rocks. "Sister's Rocks, Near Stawell" written on the front in biro. Inscribed on the back "Sisters Rocks Stawell Vic. May-June 1962 Taken c1962 by Marion Mitchell-Robinson".tourism -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Digital image, c.1935
Each Ward in the Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Hospital, at 45 Victoria Parade, Collingwood, had a Sun Room which was well lit by its many windows. This digital image is taken in one of the Sun Rooms and shows the type of hospital beds, furniture and the uniforms worn by Sisters and nurses in the 1930s.Melbourne District Nursing society opened the After-Care Home, situated at 39 Victoria Parade Collingwood in 1926 following a public appeal for funds. The name changed from 'Home' to 'Hospital' in 1934. The After-Care Home was originally established to provide nurse-managed convalescent care to poor and underprivileged people who could not look after themselves at home due to illness or on release from hospital. Opening in 1926, at a cost of £27,000, the home included maternity, children’s and adult wards as well as accommodation for Matron, twelve nurses and four domestic staff. In 1930 an ante-natal clinic was opened at the home. During 1934 the Women’s Welfare Clinic including, at the time, a very controversial Family Planning Clinic, the first of its kind in Australia, was opened to support women at risk following multiple and difficult pregnancies. Major extensions occurred in 1936. Each Ward in the After-Care Hospital at 45 Victoria Parade, Collingwood, had a Sun Room which was well lit by its many windows. Several donors gave money to furnish some of the Wards. Following Government intervention, the After-Care Hospital was separated from the Melbourne District Nursing Society in 1957. The District division of Melbourne District Nursing Society became the Melbourne District Nursing Service and moved to 452 St Kilda Road; later, in 1966, with Royal patronage this became Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). The After-care hospital continued to operate at the same address in Collingwood until 1985 when it became the Melbourne Geriatric Centre. This digital Image shows six men patients and nursing staff in a Sun Room in the Melbourne District Nursing Society After-Care Hospital. In the left foreground is a low bedside cupboard, beside it is a man with short dark hair lying in an iron framed hospital bed with a white cover pulled up to his shoulders. A Sister, who is looking at the camera, is wearing a grey uniform with a white collar, and a white veil over her short dark hair; she is standing behind, and at the head of the bed with her right hand holding the vertical bar of the bed frame. Behind her is an open door and then a nurse wearing a long white apron over her grey long sleeved uniform; she has a white cap over her shoulder length dark hair and is looking at the camera. Both of her hands are resting on an empty cane chair. Next along is a man with a bandage wrapped around his head and over his left eye. He is wearing dark clothing and is sitting on a padded cane chair, as are the rest of the men in the room. To the rear, in front of four long windows, are another two men, one on the left has short white hair and is wearing light clothing, and to his right is a man with short dark hair and is wearing a dark dressing gown over light colour pyjamas. On his right is a large vase of flowers on a tall white stand. On the right hand side of the photograph are another two men with short dark hair and wearing dressing gowns; part of a wall with windows can be seen behind them.mdns, after- care hospital, melbourne district nursing society, rdns, royal district nursing service -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Intermediate Legacy Club Fete, 1959
A colour slide people shopping at a fete at Legacy House in Swanston St in 1959. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of fetes being held at Legacy House.Colour slide of people shopping at a fete in Legacy House, in a brown Super Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed in red ink 'ANSCOCHROME / View from this side / Made in Australia". Handwritten in blue pen "Bargains ILC Fete 1959". Imprinted by indentation "AUG 59". Imprinted with black ink '14'.ilc, fete -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - ELSTERNWICK BAPTIST CHURCH, GLEN HUNTLY ROAD, 481, ELSTERNWICK
Two documents about the history of this church: Pamphlet with a brief history of events & names from 1858 to 1962 (November) & handwritten additions to 1974 Letter to Mr Wells, dated 04/04/1977, from Helen Lewis is advising him that the foundation stones actual inscription is Caulfield Union Church erected 1889.elsternwick baptist church, elsternwick, reid john rev, congregational union, old grammar school, caulfield union church, day edwin rev., regent street, gregson john rev., st. george’s road, glen eira road, orrong road., glenhuntly road., poole w rev., king street, hebenstreit mr., fires, brick building, thompson a. r. rev., president, thomas bernard, moulton harold, webber w., architects, warner l. e., brett h. m, builders, george r. l. rev, brown arthur, gregson j rev., mclean d. f. pastor, linden o. r. rev., roth a. g. rev., robertson r rev., thompson a. r. rev., mcdonald s. a. rev., wood f. j. rev., allison j. b. rev., scholefield h. g. rev., holland a. r. rev., paice j.v. rev., smith a. e. rev., merry g. e. rev., edmonds n. a. r. rev., shannon l. b. rev., drew c. a., davis h. s., davies w, swanton e. e., parkinson j. t., sheldon j, steel p. w., montgomery b, thompson j.c. rev., moulton h. h., webber w. e, whitehead l, redpath b, chibnall a. miss, lewis h. mrs., golden jubilee review, organs, kindergartens, women’s fellowship, choirs, sunday schools, halls, festivals & celebrations, wells mr, lewis helen -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Carolyn Sullivan, Out There, 2012
Entered for, and winner of, 2012 Expression: The Wool Quilt Prize. Artists statement: "Out there" refers to the wide view of the undulating land extending from our home acreage towards the escarpment and the coast. There are also the millions of small organisms that live out there. As well, out there is the vast Australian landscape which I find thrilling"Wool quilt in landscape orientation with three distinct design patterns, primarily orange/brown/red in colour. Top panel is a light brown background with paler circles inset. Middle panel is an ochre colour with horizontal uneven lines. Bottom panel is an orange colour with pale bordered square shapes. Artists panel on back bottom right corner. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - BTM W4 671 at South Melbourne Beach, David Frost, 13/4/1996
Colour print of BTM W4 class tram 671 in the City of Ballarat colours on an BTM organised tour in conjunction with the Rail Tourist Association. Photographed by David Frost at the South Melbourne Beach, route 1 terminus with the Bleak House hotel in the background. Date 13-4-1996. Z3 149 is at the terminus as well.Demonstrates the work of BTM and the City of Ballarat tram.Colour photograph print on Kodak paper.btm, tram 671, w4 class, tramways, trams, tours, south melbourne beach -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, City of Ballarat, "Wetlands in Ballarat", early 1990s
The pamphlet provides information about the wetland areas in the Ballarat district, in particular the ones in the North Gardens Reserve and Lake Wendouree. Provides information on the importance of the Wetlands, locations and a map. As well, provides contact details for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the City of Ballaarat. Based on the spelling of the City of Ballaarat pamphlet early 1990s.Yields information about the Ballarat's wetlands within in which the tramway museum operates.Pamphlet - 4 fold DL printed in red and green ink.city of ballarat, wetlands, lake wendouree, conservation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Education kit - Nott Street Primary School, Port Melbourne copies of material relating to teaching English as a 2nd language, c.1975
A special Migrant Education building was erected at Nott Street Primary School in the mid 1970's to cater for migrant children living in Port Melbourne. The collection includes Victorian Education Department publications as well as a book 'Learning English in Australia Teacher's Book Part 2" which were used by the donor at the school.Nott Street Primary School copies of material for teaching English as a second languageeducation - primary schools, nott street primary school, migrant education -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd, Captain Cook Statue St Kilda Beach Unveiling Ceremony Monday, 17th December, 1914
The booklet was produced for the unveiling of the Captain Cook Statue on 7 December 1914 at the St. Kilda Foreshore. It contains details of Cook's life, the statue and the donor, Andrew Stenhouse, as well as of its unveiling. The statue was unveiled by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Arthur Stanley, watched on by Commonwealth and State dignitaries and hundreds of St Kilda residents. Sixteen page booklet of white paper printed in brown with cardboard cover of similar colours. Secured by brown cotton cord..st kilda, catani gardens, john tweed, andrew stenhouse, captain cook statue, statue, captain cook -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - imaj FLAT THREE Falls Creek, 1973
This brochure was published for the 1973 winter season. IMAJ Flat 3 is part of the IMAJ apartment complex in Falls Creek, Victoria. This brochure includes information about the Falls Creek area as well as a description of the accommodation and facilities in Flat 3. An insert includes a list of tariffs for Winter '73 and an inventory of items included at this accommodation.This Brochure is important because it documents a variety of accommodation in Falls Creek.An orange, black and white brochure advertising imaj Flat Three in Falls Creek. It has an image of a downhill skier on the front. When folded out, the brochure contains detailed information about facilities provided. An image of skiers and a map of Falls Creek is on the back.At top on front: Falls Creek Below skier: FALLS CREEK imaj FLAT THREEaccommodation falls creek, imaj apartments -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Common Starling, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Common Starling is an introduced species to Australia (as well as widely throughout the world), and is considered a pest due to its attacks on fruits and seedlings, as well as competing with the native bird population. It was introduced to Victoria in 1861, and has since become abundant, whose sheer numbers cause many problems. These birds are a social species, which can mass in very large flocks (murmations), and show spectacular synchronised aerobatic displays. This species has a distinctive plumage, with glossy black bodies, white spots on their backs and wings, and a purple and green tinge to their underparts and wings. This species, when moving across the ground, has a distinctive 'walk' or 'run' rather than the traditional hopping of many other bird species. This bird is a noisy species, often becoming a nuisance to people. Starlings prefer to nest in holes in trees or buildings, yet there are at least two recorded cases of this species nesting on the backs of living sheep. This specimen is a good and intact example of this species. As the white spots are large and visible, as well as the purple and green shine, this specimen likely died close to Autumn and the breeding season, when these birds get their new bright plumage. 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 adult Common Starling has glossy-black plumage with a metallic sheen, and white speckles throughout. The plumage has a purple and green shine. The irises are white. Its beak is black and pointed. This specimen appears to be male, with less white spots on its underparts. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg, and a metal tag tied around its foot.Swing-tag: 139a. / Starling / Catalogue Page, 59 / Metal-tag: 1250 (?)taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, sheep, common starling, starling, murmations, pest, australian bird -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Weighing Machine, c1970
In 2000 6 Staffmembers were asked if they had knowledge of this item. Barry Shearer remembered it well. Rob Greig, John Murray, Neville Gower, Stafford McKnight and Gael Ramsay had no knowledge of it. The weighing machine was used in the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education Chemistry Laboratory until it was replaced by more modern weighing machines. A bench-top single pan weighing machine with built in ballance masses, applied by external colour-coded hand wheels. Fine adjustment used electric indication method. Sheet metal enclosure is painted green hammertone. Base is cast scientific instruments, stanton instruments, balance, weighting machine, barry shearer, chemistry