Black and white photograph of postcard of Peels tourist launch Blackbird in Cunninghame Arm opposite Kia Ora House Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a black and white photograph of Peel's launch Blackbird in the Tambo River East GippslandThe Esplanade at Lakes Entrance from the West Endtourism, boats and boating

The Blackbird Cruise Boat held cruises on the Maribyrnong River(L-R) Olwen Ford, Tom Rigg, Frank Ford, Peter Somerville, John Willatonsunshine & district historical society, blackbird

The Sunshine and District Historical Society held regular events throughout the year. One of the most popular event was the Blackbird Cruise along the Maribyrnong River, hosted by the boat owner Peter Somerville. The focus this cruise was on the various fords that were across the Maribyrnong River.6988.02 On Back Olwen Ford on the Blackbird. Society trip exploring the various fords on the Maribyrnong 1982?olwen ford, blackbird, maribyrnong river

Four black and white small format postcards 6 x 8.5cm, slightly different view of the boat coming down the waterway.Black and white postcard showing Peels launch Blackbird in North Arm. Five men posing outside, three children sitting in the side. Thick vegetation on bank. Lakes Entrance VictoriaH. Peel's Tourist Launch, 'Blackbird'waterways, boats and boating, tourism

A central tableau is beautifully lit to expose choreographed arrangements of plants, animals, objects and food. Grounded in a photographic aesthetic that echoes Dutch Old Master paintings, they examine the industry and practices that have so effectively brought damage to traditional Aboriginal culture, the natural environment of the Australian continent – and the globe. Each image explores an aspect of the devastating impact of colonisation on Australia’s First Nations peoples, and the global repercussions of environmental degradation. The translation of the French in the title of this series, “Natures mortes” is dead nature. Yet in the simmering emotional register of each image lies an inherent belief in the individual over environment, and the redemptive nature of culture. australian first nations art, photography, colonialisation, environment

The Blackbird is anchored at the Tea Room jetty , North Arm Lakes Entrance , Also black and white postcard taken near entry to North Arm showing vegetation die back in foreground bare banks in background 05279.1Black and white photograph showing passengers on Peels launch 'Blackbird' boats and boating, tourism, jetties, waterways

The red-winged blackbird is native to North America. They live in a verity of places from southern Alaska at its northern most point, to the Yucatan peninsula in the south and covers the greater part of the continent reaching from the Pacific coast of California and Canada to the eastern seaboard. Populations that are most northerly migrate south after the mating season, but some of the populations in the central and western United States, Central America and the Gulf Coast are resident year-round. In the breeding season, Red-winged blackbirds are found in a range of fresh and saltwater environments, including in small trees and bushes along marshes and watercourses, in agricultural areas and dry meadows. During migration, they can be found in, pastures, prairies and cultivated fields. They are polygamous. The Red-winged blackbirds are known for their scarlet and yellow shoulder patches but on this specimen are rather dull and the feathers are not as glossy black as they are in other images. It is mounted accurately but the feathers appear to be ruffled. 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 Red-Winged Blackbird is one of the most common birds in North America and is the most boldly coloured one. The males are glossy-black with shoulder patches of scarlet and yellow which they are able to puff up or hide according to their level of confidence. Females look like a big, dark sparrow, being a subdued, streaky brown. The colouring of this particular specimen identifies it as male.[torn] page 58 / Tag: A. 4423taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, american birds, north america, red-winged blackbird, red-winged starling, migratory, alaska, canada, saltwater

The red-winged blackbird is native to North America. They live in a verity of places from southern Alaska at its northern most point, to the Yucatan peninsula in the south and covers the greater part of the continent reaching from the Pacific coast of California and Canada to the eastern seaboard. Populations that are most northerly migrate south after the mating season, but some of the populations in the central and western United States, Central America and the Gulf Coast are resident year-round. In the breeding season, Red-winged blackbirds are found in a range of fresh and saltwater environments, including in small trees and bushes along marshes and watercourses, in agricultural areas and dry meadows. During migration, they can be found in, pastures, prairies and cultivated fields. They are polygamous. In the north, the early arrival and tumbling song of these birds are welcome indications of spring's return. The Red-winged blackbirds are known for their scarlet and yellow shoulder patches on this specimen are rather dull and the feathers are not as glossy black as they are in other images. 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 is one of the most common birds in North America and is the most boldly coloured one. The males are glossy-black with shoulder patches of scarlet and yellow which they are able to puff up or hide according to their level of confidence. Females look like a big, dark sparrow, being a subdued, streaky brown. This specimen has the colouring of the male Red-Winged Blackbird which helps to identify it as such.Swing-Tag: 137a. / Red-winged Starling / Catalogue page, 58 / Tag: A. 4429taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, american birds, north america, red-winged blackbird, red-winged starling, migratory, alaska, canada, saltwater

Black and white postcard of wharf at Marlo with SS Blackbird moored Marlo VictoriaMarlo Wharf Snowy Riverwaterways, bridges, rivers

A trip up North Arm to Mrs Comers Tea Room on Peels Bird boat was the highlight of a memorable holiday for many touristsBlack and white postcard of Peels tourist launchs Bellbird and Blackbird at head of North Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, tourism

Black and white photograph of tourist ferry M V Blackbird/Rubeena with passengers on board crossing Lake Tyers Victoriaboats and boating, tourism

Black and white photograph showing rocks, jetty and crane west of entrance piers. Peel's launch 'Blackbird' on left and 'Bellbird' at jetty. boats and boating, jetties, tourism

2 pieces of a leather sail makers palm recovered from wreck site of Gipsland coast near Clonmel Island. Wrecked 1878 ex Blackbird

Black and white photograph showing rock retaining wall along shoreline west of entrance, crane on jetty, several boats including Peels Blackbird just off jetty at waterways, boats and boating, tourism

Road between Swan Reach and Tambo Upper follows river bank opposite cliffsBlack and white photograph print showing tourist launch, possibly 'MV Blackbird' on Tambo River below the cliffs, taken from another boat. Tambo Upper Victoria waterways, boats and boating, tourism

Gold trimmed white ceramic mug with handle and log depicting a blackbird with red hat and beak holding a bomb, a blue box and yellow moon. Star on blue back groundMotto: Alone! Unarmed! Unafraid? Black birds. On reverse side Aussie in black printing with gold border to lettersmug, 12th tac recon sqn

Two copies purchased, One black and white enlargement 25 x 18.5 cm, 1 x sepia print 15 x 10 cmBlack and white small format postcard showing launch, M V Blackbird at Comers North Arm Jetty. Thick vegetation on bank, people on jetty. Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, waterways, boats and boating, tourism

Also a black and white photograph of Entrance with sailing vessel beside Western Pier 05256.1 12.5 x 17 cmBlack and white photograph of Esplanade from boat harbour showing Loch Ard with the Blackbird behind it. Kents Garage far left with Venga guesthouse and Robinhood Inn to the right Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade from Boat Harbour Lakes Entrancetownship, boats and boating, businesses

Four black and white small format postcards 6 x 8.5cm, slightly different view of the boat coming down the waterway.Black and white small format postcard showing Peels Tourist Ferry MV Blackbird leaving Comer's North Arm Jetty. Steep wooded banks, reeds along the shore. Lakes Entrance VictoriaNorth Arm Launch Trip, Lakes Entrance (on reverse)waterways, restaurant, boats and boating, tourism

Black and white small format postcard showing Peels Tourist Ferry MV Blackbird leaving Comer's North Arm Jetty. Steep wooded banks, reeds along the shore. Lakes Entrance VictoriaNorth Arm Launch Trip, Lakes Entrance (on reverse)waterways, restaurant, boats and boating, tourism

Black and white photograph showing entrance to Gippsland Lakes from ocean - Bass Strait. Photo shows rebuilt western pier with crane on end of pier, loose rocks. Launch - possibly Peels 'Blackbird' in the entrance. boats and boating, tourism, waterways, piers

Also black and white copy 10 x 15Black and white photograph showing MV Blackbird, a similar launch at back, plus three smaller boats on left, off Comers Tearooms landing at top of North Arm. Thick vegetation on bank. Lakes Entrance VictoriaTourist Launches and Kiosk, North Arm, Lakes Entrance (Bulmer Copyright)waterways, boats and boating, tourism, tearoom

Captain John E D White, Australian Army Training Team in Vietnam (AATTV) took over command of 11 Mobile Strike Force (Mike Force) Company in Da Nang, Vietnam, in February 1968. He was 26 years old. The 2 NVA Division was moving from Laos into South Vietnam and his mission was to establish contact with the division and trace its movements south. In mid-March the company was air lifted to the Special Forces camp of Kham Duc, near the Laotian border. They used an old French Foreign Legion fort as a temporary base from which patrols could be sent out. White called it Ngok Tavak after a nearby mountain. Initially, patrols failed to find the enemy, but in late April a patrol clashed with the enemy. At the same time, White received intelligence that the NVA division was closing in. At night they could hear explosions in the distance heading toward them. White decided their best chance was to leave the fort and take to the jungle to adopt guerrilla tactics. However, in the meantime a platoon of United States Marine Corps artillery arrived bringing with them two howitzers and a stockpile of ammunition. To abandon the fort was to abandon the guns. White contacted Da Nang, explaining the predicament, and was ordered to remain where he was. A Civilian Irregular Defense Group (CIDG) platoon was sent to reinforce his numbers. This was a para military force comprised mainly of indigenous highlanders, trained by United States Special Forces. They also brought with them two mortars and their crews. At 3.15am on 10 May 1968 some members of the CIDG chose to assist the NVA to attack the fort instead of supporting Mike Force, and close hand to hand fighting followed, along with grenade attacks and heavy machine gun fire. Air support offered a brief respite from the NVA attack, and some NVA forces were pushed back outside the perimeter by counter attacks, but at 9am White contacted Da Nang to advise that his position was untenable. A second attack was imminent and they could not withstand it, so they would have to withdraw. The wounded were evacuated by helicopter (under orders from Major Mai, the NVA had not attacked the previous medical helicopters that collected the wounded under the cover of air strikes) and at 1pm the rest of the force evacuated east, into the jungle. The NVA did not notice their withdrawal, and continued mortar attacks on the fort for another ninety minutes. Seven kilometres from the fort White called for a helicopter withdrawal of his forces. The force was successfully lifted to Kham Duc and then Da Nang. (Credit AWM)Black framed glass covered flag. Red material with gold fringe, gold writing with Blackbird in the centre with parachute holding 2 white swords standing on a gold star. 11Co. in gold underneath. Gold plaque mounted under the flag.GUIDON OF 11 COY (NUNG) MOBILE STRIKE FORCE (MIKE FORCE) /5th SF GROUP, 1 CORPS, SVN/ A Significant number of AATTV personnel served with this Nung Company based in Da Nang./ At the end of the Vietnam War, this flag was taken by a former US SF officer and held until/ when it was given to former Captain John "Jed" White (AATTV), CO 11 Coy (Nung), who led/ the MIKE Forces at the Battle of Ngok Tavak on 10 May 1968.battle of ngok tavak, mobile strike force, nung, john white