Kites created by Helen Bushell, Kew resident for many years, and a pioneer of kite-flying world-wide. Kites are hand-made, mainly by Helen, and many were flown in local parks of Kew. Documents provide some background to the collection, and a set of photographs, which was used in an exhibition at Hawthorn Arts Centre, help to identify the kites and where they were flown. Individual items include: 2019.0047.01 - Make Mine Fly, Vol. 1 - book of instructions for making kites fly 2019.0047.02 - School Kites - book of 14 kite designs 2019.0047.03 - Helen Bushell Reaching for the sky (exhibition catalogue, 2017) 2019.0047.04 - Hansard (Victoria) Documents - statement by Natalie Hutchins, Minister for Local Government 2019.0047.06 - "Evolution" Trefoils - collection of advertisements for kites for sale 2019.0047.05 - Kite event badges on blue cotton sash (20 badges and name-tags) 2019.0047.07- Kite honours and B.A. Deakin plus Original Patents (Australian, British and U.S.) 2019.0047.08 - Helen Bushell, 1922- A Life in Kiting (28 panels mounted on board, showing photographs of Helen Bushell's kites, for exhibition in Hawthorn Arts Centre, 2017) 2019.0047.09 - 1986 Year of Peace Dove - paper pattern (15 copies + dowel rod) 2019.0047.010 - "Peace Dove" pattern August 1995 2019.0047.011 - Collection of drawings, patterns, poem, newsletters, etc. 2019.0047.012 - "Small birds" paper patterns 2019.0047.013 - Remake of old head "Fluted Sled" 2017 HB: nylon kite in heavy cotton bag 2019.0047.014 - Long yellow tail suitable for Rainbow Serpent 1992 2019.0047.015 - Long blue tail for Rainbow Serpent 1992 2019.0047.016 - Moth c. 1975 2019.0047.017 - Hand-held peace dove (used for Helen Bushell's memorial 2017) 2019.0047.018 - "Song for Bill" kite 2019.0047.019 - 7-point clown kite Kites and associated documents belonging to Helen Bushell have local significance for Kew, as many were flown in the area. They have artistic significance in their representation of Australian indigenous, Chinese, New Guinea and other cultural symbols. Among the documents are poems, books on kite-flying written by Helen Bushell, badges and cards from international conferences, and Australian, British and American patents for kite design. One kite shows an aerodynamically-designed keel which helped to improve safety for hang-gliders.Australian Kite Society, Helen Bushell collection of kite-related material, including kites, photographs, documents, badges, etc.australian kite society, helen bushell

The Black Shouldered Kite is commonly found throughout mainland Australia in grasslands and other open habitats. It is a raptor (bird of prey) that will eat mice and other small rodents. The species is monogamous and will find a mate by the male giving food to the female while both are in flight. It is sometimes confused with the letter-winged kite though there undercarriages when in flight are very different with the letter-winged showing the letter W or M and the black shouldered kite showing black wing tips with white towards its belly area. The feathers of this species when alive and in the wild are more white than this specimen. The iris is usually red in mature birds so this specimen may not have been a mature bird as its eyes are brown. However, this is difficult to ascertain because it is also possible that the taxidermist who replaced the original eyes with the current glass ones provided a colour which was not accurate to the age/species of the bird. 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 Black Shouldered Kite has a white face and front of body with a grey posterior from the top of its head to its tail. It has black on its wings/shoulders. Its face is white with its eyes delineated by small black apostrophe like shapes from the inner eye to the top of the eye. The specimen stands on a wooden perch and has a swing tag tied around its right leg. Its eye colour is brown rather than red, indicating it is not a mature specimen.9. / Black Shouldered Kite / See Catalogue, page 3 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, black shouldered kite

Earl INGELBY (1939- ) After training at RMIT in 1960s, Earl Ingleby worked and undertook further training in Europe before returning to Australia in late 1969. He currently lives and works in Creswick, Victoria. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Three framed lithographs featuring birds by Earl Inglby. The works are printedby J.A. Hoskin and Son. .1) Kingfisher .2) Kite .3) of a group of 3 framed lithographs. This work depicts a Kite. Gift in memory of Dr Janis Fraillon, Creswick 1990-2002Lower edge "5/50 Kite Litho E. Ingleby"art, artwork, earl ingleby, kite, bird, available, fauna

Michelle Handly holding Kite Wild Thang at the Display a kite in the Bellevue foyer Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph taken of Michelle Handly holding Kite Wild Thang at the Display a kite in the Bellevue foyer Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, events

Princes Highway viewing Point Kalimna showing Bullock Island during the International Kite Festival. The vast expanse of dumped sand perfect for Kite Flying but not the environment covers a large area of the island Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a colour photograph taken of banners and kites at the Foorbridge venue of the International Kite Festival number 04048.1Colour photograph taken from Princes Highway viewing Point Kalimna showing Bullock Island during the International Kite Festival. The vast expanse of dumped sand perfect for Kite Flying but not the environment covers a large area of the island Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also 2 colour photographs taken of banners and kites at the Footbridge venue of the International Kite Festival number 04048.1 and 04048.2 sports, kites, events

John Semmens with Kite flown to wing Ballet and Precision event in Sport Kite Titles on Bullock Island Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of John Semmens with Kite flown to wing Ballet and Precision event in Sport Kite Titles on Bullock Island Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, events

John Semmens and Cathy Nixon of Lakes Entrance with their kites preparing for Australian National Sport Kite Championships in Adelaide South AustraliaBlack and white photograph showing John Semmens and Cathy Nixon of Lakes Entrance with their kites preparing for Australian National Sport Kite Championships in Adelaide South Australiasports, beaches, kites

Noweyung Colour Gang enjoying the Kite Flying Festival event on Bullock Island with the Koala Kite flying above Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing members of Noweyung Colour Gang enjoying the Kite Flying Festival event on Bullock Island with the Koala Kite flying above Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, beaches

organisers of Victorian Sports Kite Championships Gary Lyons World Cup Committee Nicole Leader Tambo Shire Glenda Nixon Lakes Kites Bruce Howden and Corey Jensen Kite manufacturer World Cup announcer at Lake Tyers Beach Victoria, Also a black and white photograph of Emily Spencer on her dads shoulders for a closer look at the flying koala at Victorian Sport Kite Championships at Lake Tyers Beach number 04037.1 size 21.5 x 16 cmBlack and white photograph of organisers of Victorian Sports Kite Championships Gary Lyons World Cup Committee Nicole Leader Tambo Shire Glenda Nixon Lakes Kites Bruce Howden and Corey Jensen Kite manufacturer World Cup announcer at Lake Tyers Beach Victoria sports, kites, beaches

Port Melbourne cub scouts watch as a kite is flown. In the middle background is the Starch Factory and on the right the Graham Hotel.B & W photograph of Lagoon Reserve with Cubs kite flyingJune 1973built environment - industrial, business and traders - hotels, harpers starch factory, built environment - recreational facilities, lagoon reserve

crowd gathered on Bullock Island to watch the International Kite Festival Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also another black and white photograph showing some of the crowd watching the International Kite Festival on Bullock IslandBlack and white photograph showing some of the crowd gathered on Bullock Island to watch the International Kite Festival Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also 2 other black and white photographs showing some of the crowd watching the International Kite Festival on Bullocksports, kites, events

Lakes Kite team Gary Lyons and Bruce Howden with teddy bear to be parachuted into the crowd parachuting teddies being an adjunct to Sport Kite Competition with some Colour Gang members in the photograph Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of members of Lakes Kite team Gary Lyons and Bruce Howden with teddy bear to be parachuted into the crowd parachuting teddies being an adjunct to Sport Kite Competition with some Colour Gang members in the photograph Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites

Glenda Nixon Secretary of East Gippsland Kite Flyers reading letter confirming that Lakes Entrance will host the Kite Flying World Titles. Also in photograph is Cr Barry Secomb Bruce Howden and Nicole Leader Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Glenda Nixon Secretary of East Gippsland Kite Flyers reading letter confirming that Lakes Entrance will host the Kite Flying World Titles. Also in photograph is Cr Barry Secomb Bruce Howden and Nicole Leader Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, events

Kite Team Invisible Wind from Portland Oregon USA which competed in the International Kite Festival Dustan Tackett Al Washington Rick Tackett and Stephen Bates Lakes Entrance Victoria. Drum band performing at the International Kite Festival venue near the Footbridge Lakes Entrance number 04049.1 size 9x 11.5 cmBlack and white photograph of Kite Team Invisible Wind from Portland Oregon USA which competed in the International Kite Festival Dustan Tackett Al Washington Rick Tackett and Stephen Bates Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also 2 other photos , Drum band and people under large inflatable ball festival, sports, kites, events, beaches

kite flying team from Adelaide Parallax Error Adam Fisher Brenton Woodman Allison Rubin Arista Marcu in action on the beach at Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of kite flying team from Adelaide Parallax Error sports, beaches, lakes entrance

Kite Artist in Residence Michael Alvarez with Toorloo Arm Primary School students Jenny Cross and Ben Eaton Toorloo Arm Victoria. Also another black and white photograph of Michael Alvarcz with Toorloo Arm and Nowa Nowa Primary School children during Childrens Day Kite Festival number 04046.1 size 4.5 x 6 cmBlack and white photograph showing Kite Artist in Residence Michael Alvarez with Toorloo Arm Primary School students Jenny Cross and Ben Eaton Toorloo Arm Victoriasports, kites, schools, events

Wally Evans and Glenda Nixon accepting Australia Day Award for the Event of the Year the International Kite Festival at Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Wally Evans and Glenda Nixon accepting Australia Day Award for the Event of the Year the International Kite Festival at Lakes Entrance Victoria sports, kites, events, festival

Cathy Nixon of Bairnsdale and Kaye Semmens of Lakes Entrance second and third in the Junior Precision event at Victorian Sports Kite Championships at Lake Tyers Beach VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Cathy Nixon of Bairnsdale and Kaye Semmens of Lakes Entrance second and third in the Junior Precision event at Victorian Sports Kite Championships at Lake Tyers Beach Victoriasports, kites, beaches

Sport Kite team Lamina Flow prior to their departure for France Bruce Howden John Semmens Brendan Van Dam and Andrew Mathieson Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Sport Kite team Lamina Flow prior to their departure for France Bruce Howden John Semmens Brendan Van Dam and Andrew Mathieson Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, events

World Cup Kiting committee. Bob Dawson - judge, Glenda Nixon, Gary Lyons, Wally Evans -Co-ordinator on Bullock Island Lakes Entrance Victoria AustraliaBlack and white photograph of World Cup Kiting committee. Bob Dawson - judge, Glenda Nixon, Gary Lyons, Wally Evans -Co-ordinator on Bullock Island Lakes Entrance Victoria Australiasports, kites, events

launch of the Sport Kite Festival at Lakes Entrance showing Pat McNamara Glenda Nixon Wally Evans and Bruce Evans at Palmers Road Office Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph taken at the launch of the Sport Kite Festival at Lakes Entrance showing Pat McNamara Glenda Nixon Wally Evans and Bruce Evans at Palmers Road Office Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, events

Frank Arceri of IGA Supermarket presenting five hundred dollars from IGA Community Awards to Eric Strickland President of East Gippsland Kiters Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Frank Arceri of IGA Supermarket presenting five hundred dollars from IGA Community Awards to Eric Strickland President of East Gippsland Kiters Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, supermarkets

Terry Semmens presenting Sport Kite team Lasmina Flow with a box of competition quality strings for their World Cup attempt at Le Touquet France Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Terry Semmens presenting Sport Kite team Lasmina Flow with a box of competition quality strings for their World Cup attempt at Le Touquet France Lakes Entrance Victoriafundraising, sports, kites

Noelene Chatwin winner of raffle held to raise funds to send a team to the World Cup Sport Kite Championship in France. Also in photograph Bruce Howden Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Noelene Chatwin winner of raffle held to raise funds to send a team to the World Cup Sport Kite Championship in France. Also in photograph Bruce Howden Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, competitions, fundraising

auctioneer John Miles from Metung at the farewell dinner and auction to raise funds to send a team to World Sport Kite Flying Championship at Le Touquet France. Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing auctioneer John Miles from Metung at the farewell dinner and auction to raise funds to send a team to World Sport Kite Flying Championship at Le Touquet France. Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, events

Barry Secomb M C and Helen McCubbin of the organising committee at the farewell dinner auction to raise funds to send a team to the World Cup Sport Kite Championships in France. Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing Barry Secomb M C and Helen McCubbin of the organising committee at the farewell dinner auction to raise funds to send a team to the World Cup Sport Kite Championships in France. Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, fundraising

committee pre planning for World Cup Sport Kite event Peter Hogan Total Events Promotion, Duncan Harris Oceania Receptive Brendan Downey Tourism Victoria Glenda Nixon World Cup Organiser Gary Lyons Committee Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph showing members of committee pre planning for World Cup Sport Kite event Peter Hogan Total Events Promotion, Duncan Harris Oceania Receptive Brendan Downey Tourism Victoria Glenda Nixon World Cup Organiser Gary Lyons Committee Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, kites, events

RAAF Support Unit from Black Kite "Check 6"plaque, current, raaf

Port Melbourne cub scouts on lagoon Reserve. On the right hand rear of the photograph can be seen still standing Gasometer. B & W photograph of Lagoon Reserve with Cubs learning kite flying.June 1973built environment - industrial, gasometer, built environment - recreational facilities, lagoon reserve

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Black Shouldered Kite perched on branch. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, black shouldered kite