A compilation of Australian folklore - tales, epics, ballads, myths & legends.414 p. illus.australia - history, folklore - australia

Index, p.240.non-fictionA history of fairy tales and folklorefairy tales, folklore

Sprit duplicated onto pink paper handwritten, table or timetable for a charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB Camberwell Folklore Club special tour. Crews nominated as Driver Stanton, Conductor Hocking. Special tram used trams 1000 and 700 from Camberwell depot on 22-7-1979. Timetable on two sheets of pink paper, printed on one side only. Both items have been stamped "Adults and Children to be counted and depot starter notified"trams, tramways, special trams, charters, tours

308 pages, illustrated.

Pamphlet about Melton's historylandscapes of significance, council

Index, p.613.non-fictionThe stories, traditions, legends, humor, wisdom, ballads and songs of he Irish people.folklore - ireland, ireland - social life and customs

p.308.non-fictionFrom the back cover: "Patsy Adam-Smith has collected a rich host of humorous, historic, and tragic anecdotes from the navvies, guards, fettlers, gangers, station-masters, drivers, and other men and women of the Australian railways - men and women who, bringing character and life to the loneliness of the remote parts of Australia they opened up, were a vital part of our history."australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections., railroads -- australia -- history.

This photo is one of a series of a small number of promotional photos of a traditional Greek dance troupe, Margaritia's Greek Folkloric Dancers. The photos depict the dance troupe in various poses and formations. The photos were donated to the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria by the troupe leader, Marguerite Gwyneth-Jones. It is unclear whether or not the dance troupe ever took part in events hosted by the AFV.B&W photo of a troupe of dancers in traditional dress. They are standing on the grass, linking hands. Behind them, there is a tall cyclone fence with some large trees or shrubs behind it.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] MARGARITA'S GREEK FOLKLORIC DANCERSarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, margarita’s greek folkloric dancers, costume, traditional dress, ethnic dress, dancers

This photo is one of a series of a small number of promotional photos of a traditional Greek dance troupe, Margaritia's Greek Folkloric Dancers. The photos depict the dance troupe in various poses and formations. The photos were donated to the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria by the troupe leader, Marguerite Gwyneth-Jones. It is unclear whether or not the dance troupe ever took part in events hosted by the AFV.B&W photo of a troupe of dancers in traditional dress. They are standing on the grass in two rows, each holding a handkerchief with one arm held up high. Behind them, there is a tall cyclone fence with some large trees or shrubs behind it.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] MARGARITA'S GREEK FOLKLORIC DANCERSarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, margarita’s greek folkloric dancers, costume, traditional dress, ethnic dress, dancers, handkerchief, handkerchieves

This photo is one of a series of a small number of promotional photos of a traditional Greek dance troupe, Margaritia's Greek Folkloric Dancers. The photos depict the dance troupe in various poses and formations. The photos were donated to the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria by the troupe leader, Marguerite Gwyneth-Jones. It is unclear whether or not the dance troupe ever took part in events hosted by the AFV.B&W photo of a troupe of dancers in traditional dress. They are on the grass in two rows, holding a dance pose. In the back row, four women standing with one arm raised high and waving a handkerchief. In the front row, three men are kneeling down with one leg outstretched to the front and their arms outstetched to the side, resting on the next dancer's shoulders. Behind them, there is a tall cyclone fence with some large trees or shrubs behind it.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] MARGARITA'S GREEK FOLKLORIC DANCERSarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, margarita’s greek folkloric dancers, costume, traditional dress, ethnic dress, dancers, handkerchief, handkerchieves

This photo is one of a series of a small number of promotional photos of a traditional Greek dance troupe, Margaritia's Greek Folkloric Dancers. The photos depict the dance troupe in various poses and formations. The photos were donated to the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria by the troupe leader, Marguerite Gwyneth-Jones. It is unclear whether or not the dance troupe ever took part in events hosted by the AFV.B&W photo of a troupe of dancers in traditional dress. They are on the grass, in two rows: the dancers in the back row are standing, while the dancers in the front row are kneeling on one knee. They are all posing with their arms outstetched, touching the next dancer's shoulders. Behind them, there is a tall cyclone fence with some large trees or shrubs behind it.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] MARGARITA'S GREEK FOLKLORIC DANCERSarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, margarita’s greek folkloric dancers, costume, traditional dress, ethnic dress, dancers

David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints made at Taronga Zoo in the identification of Big Cat sightings in the bush.Plaster casts of big cat footprints. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

The cast of a captive Alpine Dingo was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster casts of an Alpine Dingo Footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, Alpine Dingo, 4/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, alpine dingo, dingo, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster casts of a Puma footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, puma, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

The cast of a captive African Lion was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. This cast was taken in deep mud to demonstrate the abnormal shape of such casts. Sometimes cats claws are clearly visible from such casts and so being confused with that of a large dog. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster cast of a Lion footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. The plaster has remnant straw like material attached. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, pepper edwards, david pepper edwards, big cats, mythical, myth, folklore

The cast of a captive Alpine Dingo was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a Tropical Dingo footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, Tropical Dingo, 4/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, tropical dingo, dingo, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

The cast of a captive female African Lion aged 5 months was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a Lion footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionverso: TZ, lion, male, 04/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, lion, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

The cast of a captive Clouded Leopard was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a male Clouded Leopard. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, 3/04/male/Clouded Leopardaustralian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, clouded leopard, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

The cast of a captive Golden Cat was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Three plaster casts of a Golden Cat footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, Golden Cat, male, 5/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, golden cat, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster casts of big cat footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, plaster cast, cast, resin cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

The cast of a captive male Snow Leopard was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Three plaster casts of a male Snow Leopard footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVersoL TZ, Snow Leopard, Male, 3/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, snow leopard, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

The cast of a captive male Sumatran Tiger aged 5 months was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a five month old male Sumatran tTiger footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionverso: TZ, Sumatran Tiger, males, 5 months, 3/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, sumatran tiger, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore

Photograph of Mary Elizabeth ( Liz ) Chatham ( nee Holmes) with her and Philip Chatham's 5 children: Back L -R Andrew Philip, Genevieve Mary, John Henry. Front L- R Elizabeth Anne, Liz, Jane LouiseColoured photograph in cardboard folder. Two copiesOn card "Folklore Sydney Phone 437 6295"chatham-holmes collection, elizabeth chatham, jane chatham, mary chatham, john chatham, andrew chatham, elizabeth (liz) chatham

This boot was found hidden in an alcove in a chimney in one of the first houses built in Lismore Victoria during the mid 1860's. The house belonged to scottish born George Ireland Skene who settled in Lismore in mid 1857 with his wife Elizabeth (nee Nelson) and two young children. November 1857 George had built the first blacksmith shop in Grey Street Lismore and then built his house behind the smithy's. Hiding boots in chimneys is well doucumented in folklore. Old brown leather left foot childs boot. In poor condition the leather has dried out and the front centre of the boot along the eyelets has curled into the inside of boot. The holes are in tact but the laces are missing so is the tounge. The leather is stained with a white powder mildrew. The sole and heel has perished and there is a hole in the toe area.boot, shoe, leather, folklore, concealed, chimneys, hidden, magic

This is a cast of unknown origin and was probably made commercially. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a Bob Cat footrpint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionversoL Bob Cataustralian animal folklore, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, bob cat, big cat, cat, footprint, cast

The cast of a captive male Golden Cat was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster casts of a male Snow Leopard showing front and rear footprints. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, Snow leopard, male, 27/7/03, front + rearaustralian animal folklore, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, snow leopard, big cat, cat, footprint, cast

Child's well worn leather boot found under the floor of a Sea Pilot's terrace house in Gellibrand Street. It was a custom for local people to place a child's shoe under the floorboards of a house to 'ward off evil spirits'.Child's boot, circa 1850sboot, folklore

The folder or correspondence is the result of a Freedom of Informaition request made to the Department of Primary Industries in 2011. The folder was collected for research being conducted by David Waldron. John Higgins, managing editor of the Maryborough Advertiser was interested in sightings of what some suggested to be a puma or mountain lion in Central Victoria. A number of A4 printouts relating to large cat sightings in the Maryborough (Vic) area, many reported by the Marlborough Advertiser. The large cat referred to is often referred to as a Puma or Mountain Lion. (.7) Profile of Central Victorian Cat Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, cat, ferral cat, puma, mountain lion, maryborough, maryborough victoria, ds saunders, bryan walters, bernie mall, peter chapple. graham george, australian cougar, felid, pamela parker, alan foskett, daisy hill, panther, john dix, ray elliott, dennis wiley, police sightings, graham hunt, brian douglas, stuart mill, graeme grant, a. venes, avoca, julie hobbs, greg gallagher, taltarni, moonambel, fred beach, majorca, michael rayner, chateau remy, john robb, wayne irvine, brian anderson, peter davies, talbot, joyce davies, tom davies, len farthing, barry rinaldi, edward stone, brian stone, judith tranter, alan poole, shane long, jim smith, lloyd forge, carisbrook, murray henderson, doug grose, john higgins, footprint cast, australian dasyurids, felis concolor, lioness, lion, shane long, wareek, koo-jar hill, american troops, betley cat, daisy hill cat, phelan road cat, amherst cat, john higgin, angus reynolds, betley tiger, tim clark, walters cougar catcher, identification chart, david towler, bob carr, rare fauna research society, lancefield cat, bernie mace, robert pattison, bryan de lacy, romsey, murray henderson, brian collinson, neil grummett, grummett, kenneth lamont, lamont, foskett, hobbs, rinaldi, poole, forge, henderson, grant, elliott, anderson, stone, irvine, douglas, stewart, long, mythical, myth, folklore, australian mythical animals collection, david waldron, land protection, d.s. saunders, judith henke, ravenswood, wedderburn, feral cat, laanecoorie, shellbourne, barru rinaldi, lan poole, dorothy smith, amherst cemetery, graham grant, maryborough advertiser, central victorian cat, st arnaud, kyneton, shane one wareek, lack of fossil evidence, koo-jat hill, cougar hill, plaster casts, lummis, goldsborough, ian lummis, hamilton, swan hill, wodonga