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

p.350.non-fictionA collection of literature, folklore and balladry celebrating Irish influence and culture in Australia.literature-australia, folklore - ireland

Bibliography, ill, p.237.non-fictionLegends of the Narran tribe, told to author by natives; specimen of legend given in native languageaboriginal australians - social life and customs, australia - folklore

ill, p.160.non-fictionEpic trains trips as told by locomotive driverstransport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

ill, p.160.non-fictionStories told by locomotive drivers about their time on the railways in Australia.transport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

ill, p.160.non-fictionAutobiographical stories told by locomotive driver Mark Tronson about his time on the railways in Australia.transport - reminiscence - australia, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

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

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

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

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

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 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

index. ill. p.199.non-fictionPersonal recollections from Malcolm Searle on his life working on the Western Australian Railwaysrailroads - western australia - history, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

ill, p.128.non-fictionReminiscences of railway workers on the railways of Australia.railroad operations - australia - history, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

ill, maps, p.248.non-fictionReminiscence of railway people working on the Commonwealth Railway from Port Augusta to Kalgoolie and Alice Springs. transcontinental railway - australia - history, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

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 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

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

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 CD-Rom includes a range of electronic correspondence sent 'Big Cats Victoria and Simon Townsend and JohnTurner. Their website states: Big Cats Victoria Southern Australia, including south western West Australia, has a history of reports of ‘panther’ like predators dating back to the later half of the 19th century. The animals were usually described as being of black or tan colouration and with the proportions of a medium sized big-cat such as a Leopard or Puma. The records can be found in newspaper, radio and television archives, Government reports, a very few books and on the internet. The historical material is based on anecdotal reportage and has contributed to the mythification of the subject. Some Government agencies at both State and Local levels (in New South Wales), have collected records of sightings or investigated stock deaths purported to be associated with so called ‘panther’ kills. They remain understandably non committal due to the lack of a specimen of such a predator of undeniable authenticity. While other types of unknown predator have been reported in various parts of Australia they are not the concern of this website. For purposes of economy we, John Turner and Simon Townsend, confine our investigations to western Victoria and south eastern South Australia. (http://bigcatsvic.com.au/) A CD-ROM of multiple emails and image attachments relating to assorted sightings, footprints, killings, etc from big cats in the Otways of Victoria. The electronic mail was sent to 'Big Cats Victoria' Images include: This item is part of the Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, ja sharp, simon townsend, neville bayley, st kilda, peter stefanis, toolangi, puma, tom daniel, footprint, pawprint, cryptozoology, rex gilroy, lancefield tiger, anglesea, berringa, matthew charles, jutin fitzclarence, harry carlin, patty smith, johannes beach, nerida, stirling ranges, daryl hardy, brook kelly, carl rose, ashley hall, jonathan smith, sally ballieu, lorraine balck, wayne bower, ian riordon, aleda turna, john turner, dave moyle, ben rayner, stewart leach, colin boord, sheryl mahoney, beech forest, otways, tooborac, geoff black, panther, brad blake, priscilla prescott, beau kapitiany, ramsay hosn, clare jones, darren guthrie, tallarook, josh fairway, linda wescon, lithgow, john turner, southern grampians

Cobb & Co was the name used by several independent Australian coach businesses. The first company to use 'Cobb & Co' was established in 1853 by American Freeman Cobb and his partners. The name grew to great prominence in the late 19th century, when it was carried by many stagecoaches carrying passengers and mail to various Australian goldfields, and later to regional and remote areas of the Australian outback. The same name was used in New Zealand and Freeman Cobb used it in South Africa. Although the Queensland branch of the company made an effort to transition to automobiles in the early 20th century, high overhead costs and the growth of alternative transport options for mail, including rail and air, saw the final demise of Cobb & Co. The last Australian Cobb & Co stagecoach ran in Queensland in August 1924. Cobb & Co has become an established part of Australian folklore commemorated in art, literature and on screen. Parallels may be drawn between Australia's Cobb & Co and America’s Wells Fargo stagecoach services, both of which played similar and important roles in their respective countries' histories. Today, the name 'Cobb & Co' is used by a number of Australian bus operators. "The Lights of Cobb & Co." by K. A. Austin. Published Gold. Blood, Sweat and Fear. Bendigo's Diamond Hill and its gullies" by James A Lerk. Published by Rigby Limited in 1967. Reprinted by Seal Books in 1977. Soft cover book. Front cover has colored painted abstract image of coach being pulled by four horses. Back cover is color painting of country scene in abstract. Title written in black on front cover, and aqua on white spine. 228 pp. Has index. Black and white images throughout book. gold, cobb & co, mail, transport

Sand goannas are the second largest species of carnivorous lizards found across mainland Australia. They can grow up to 160cm in length and can weigh as much as 6kg. Their common name is derived from "iguana", since early European bush settlers in Australia likened goannas to the South American lizards. Goannas retain special cultural and historic significance within Australian folklore and Indigenous culture. They were an important traditional native food source and are commonly represented in Aboriginal Dreamtime stories. In some Aboriginal languages, the sand goanna is called "bungarra"; a term also commonly used by non-Aboriginal people in Western Australia. In Pitjantjatjara and other central Australian languages, goannas are called "tingka". 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.Small goanna with a streamlined body and textured scaly skin in different shades of olive and brown. It has a long neck and a long tail which narrows towards the tip. The goanna has four short, stocky legs which meet with large, curled claws. Its mouth is slightly slightly open, and it has two black glass eyes.On tag: BMM / 5892 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, lizard, goanna, sand goanna, monitor lizard, various gouldii

Bullock teams and bullockies were common sights in Australia in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Bullock teams were used for the transport of heavy goods such as wool, wheat, timber, sugar cane, farm equipment, building supplies etc. and their presence and that of their colourful bullock drivers in the countryside have become part of Australia bush folklore. Bullocks were often favoured over horses as they could pull heavy loads over rough surfaces and were less expensive to maintain. As the bullock teams frequently varied in size (up to 40 bullocks have been recorded in the one team) the whip was always a very long one. This item is of considerable significance as a memento of the days (19th century and early 20th century) when bullock teams were the common form of transport for heavy goods. As in other parts of Australia, bullock teams were a feature of the area around Warrnambool and created much interest when they arrived in the smaller towns. This is a wooden stick, slightly tapered to the top, with a leather binding at the top with a small knob. Attached to the top of the stick is a whip made of plaited leather. The leather is brown and stained and slightly worn. At the end of the whip is a strip of plain leather with a knot at the end. bullocks and bullockies in the western district, warrnambool, history of warrnambool

The Myths and Monsters conference was something of a landmark in Australian mystery animal research. It was the first cryptozoological conference held in Australia, and the first time Australia's leading researchers had been able to present their findings and meet with others working in the same field. 82 page proceedings of the Myths and Monsters Conference printed onto white paper. The following topics were presented: * A brief History of Australian Cryptozoology (Paul Cropper) * Would the Real Orang-Utan Please Stand Up and be Counted? In search of unidentified relic hominoids in Southeast Asia (Helmut Loofs-Wissowa) * Strange Creatures on the Antipodean UFO trail (Bill Chalker) * The Bunyip (Gary Opit) * Sightings of Some Anomolous Sea Creatures (Malcolm Smith) * Investigating Cryptic Hominids (Yowies) in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales (MIchael Hallett & David McBean) * "High Strangeness" in Yowie Reports (Tony Healy) * The Mystery of the Australian Big Cat: A Brief Summary (Peter Chapple) * Quest for the Thylacine (Peter Chapple) [Australian Animal Folklore Collection]Signed on cover "Simon Townsend"australian animal folklore collection, paul cropper, ruby lang, helmut loofs wissowa, bill chalker, gary opit, malcolm smith, michael hallett, david mcbean, tony healy, peter chapple, bunyip, blue montains, yowie, thylacine, big cat, puma, panther, ufo, goolma, woodenbong, narrabeen lakes, cecil mcgann, dorothy middleton, lee kelly, brown bittern, bay monster, simon moir, footprints, blue mountains cryptid, prehistoric bipedal primates, gigantopithecus, meganthropus, homo rudolfensis, homo habilis, homo erectus, homo ergaster, hominid, bigfoot, psychic phenomena, black panther, lake monster, blue labyrinth, australian rare fauna research association, marsupial lion, thylocoleo carnifex, australian big cat, tasmanian devil, sarcophilus harrisi, eric guiler, yellingbo, thylacinus cynocephalus, tantanoola tiger, rilla martin, mundrabilla, predatory animal, mythical, myth, folklore