The buff-banded rail is a medium-sized bird in the rail family, Rallidae, known for its striking plumage and strong dispersal abilities. This species includes multiple subspecies found across Australasia and the southwest Pacific, with populations in the Philippines, where it is called tikling, and New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, where it is referred to as the banded rail or moho-pererū in Māori—and various smaller islands. This specimen was misidentified as an Australian Spotted Crake in original catalogue records and 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.This specimen is a small, stocky bird with yellow legs and bill. The Buff-banded Rail has grey colouring on its neck and an orange on the nape of its neck. The torso and rear are striped with black and grey/cream colours and have white spots along the rear. The specimen has brown feathers on the wings. It stands on a wooden platform in a standing position with a paper identification tag tied around its left leg. 19c Spotted Water Crake. See Catalogue, Page, 35.taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, spotted crake, crake, australian birds, australian spotted crake, buff-banded rail

The Buff-banded Rail is located on mainland Australia. It can also be found in south-east Asia, New Guinea and New Zealand. These birds are often seen individually or in pairs walking through the dense reeds and vegetations of wetlands or crops. This rail has a slow walk and often flicks its tail, which is raised, as they move. They are omnivore scavengers who feed on a large variety of invertebrates, fruit, seeds and vegetables. 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 specimen is in a standing position on a wooden platform. The Buff-Branded Rail has a pale grey/yellow eyebrow over the orange glass eyes and a pale grey bill. It also has an orange and brown coloured band on its breast. This bird is multicoloured with streaks of chestnut brown, black, white and a faint orange-brown. This specimen has a paper identification tag tied to its left leg.29 c. / (22c)? Spotted Water Crake / See Catalogue, page, 35. / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, landrail, buff-banded rail

2nd Box Hill Guides pose for a photo at Guide House, Yarra Junction on 3 April, 1961 (L. to R.) Back row: Laurice Dunstan,Lorraine Geraldie, Lorraine Crake, Joan Geraldie, Sandra Bunston, Mavis Nicholson, Jocelyn Meade, Gail Giles, Front row: Helen Hillas, Dianne Hodges, Hilary?, Carol Sutton, Jennifer Hodges, Dianne Jackson. B&w photodunstan> laurice, geraldie> lorraine, crake> lorraine, geraldie> joan, bunston> sandra, nicholson> mavis, meade> jocelyn, giles> gail, hillas> helen, hodges> dianne, sutton> carol, hodges> jennifer, jackson> dianne, guide groups, 2nd box hill guides, uniforms

The photo includes Barbara, Ken and Laurie Young, the children of Ernest Lance (Lance) Young and his wife Beryl Mair who married in 1939 and came to York Street during the WW2 years. They lived at 11 York Street. The donor also recognises Linda and Cindy Lawrence; Una Powell (who lived in a house opposite 5 York Street); Johnny and Clive Pittard (who in a house lived opposite 11 York Street); possibly Robert Crake. It is thought to have been taken in front of one of the houses opposite 11 York Street, Mont Albert. A black & white photo of 7 girls and 6 boys against a two-toned brick wall.On rear: Photographer's processing stamp "2620"laurie young, ken young, barbara young, children, york street, mont albert, linda lawrence, cindy lawrence, una powell, johnny pittard, clive pittard, robert crake, ernest lance young, beryl mair, beryl young

This is a photograph of students at Orbost State School in 1915. Included in the photograph, as identified by Mary Gilbert' are Brian Harrison; ?; ? Whillance; Rupert Perry; ; Dolly Nixxon; Dot Stagg; Ella Cowell; Annie Macalaster; ? ?; ? Winchester; Rupert Bird; Mac Kerr; :; Clarrie Reynolds; D. Daly; Marion Watt; Audrey Cameron; Teen Dixon; Ethel Morris; ?; Toby Nixon; Charlie Winchester Miss Marie Haynes; Doris Smith; Alison Cameron; Ruby Morgan; Thida(?) Guy; Elsa Wehner; Gladys Boucher; Gloria Swanson; ? Lay; ? Rodwell Wally Simpson; ? Morgan; Reece Harrison; P. Summers; ?; Les Morgan; W. Lawless; ? Craker; A. Nish; P. Hocking Zenie Irvine; Essie Nixxon; Violet Gibbs; Adelaide Hardy; Verna Perry; Mary Gilbert; Margaret Irvine; Marge Henderson; Nellie Draffin; Roy Cameron The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated tem­porarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898.This photograph is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a group of children and one female teacher in front of an open doorway of a wooden school building. agirl seated in the front row is holding a board with "Grades V V1 Orbost" hand-written in what appears to be white chalk on a blackboard. .A list of those in photograph is attached.on back - "Grades V V1 Teacher Miss Merle Haynes who is now married, graduated at Monash, Maisie Ross holding board. Mary Gilbert on her right in picture"education-orbost-state-school

These scrap books were put together by Tom Riggs, a past St. Albans Train Station Master, St. Albans Centenary Committee & Sunshine & District Historical Society member and they record a history of a wide range of subjects referring to the Sunshine & District. The following list is only a brief description of each scrapbook. 663.01 - People in official postions 1908|H.V. McKay Factory Gates|Part layout in vicinity of Sunshine Railway Station map 1910|Sunshine Station Signal Box|Harvester Museum|H.V. McKay|H.V. McKay Bulk Store|Sunshine's colorful history|Family of Nathaniel & Mary McKay family tree|Sunshine Smithy|Braybrook residents 1903 & 1906 Sands & McDougal listing|Nat & Joyce Wright|Sunshine Market Palce|Sunshine new police station|Sunshine new post office|S&DHS newspaper articles|Black Powder Mill|Deer Park St. John's Anglican Church|Robert Eric Parsons|Rubblish dumping issue|Bob & Cyril Parsons|Deer Park Bypass|Sunshine Leisure Centre|Sunshine Station Interchange|Dorothy Price|Sunshine Hospital expansion|Albert & Amy Russell|Wally O'Brien|Hospital pedestrain crossing|Our Lady's Primary School reunion|Mytle Baylis|Darling Albion Flour Mill|Pokie machines|Harricks Cottage|Jack Tighe|Cr Brooke Gujinovic New Brimank Mayor|Jack Collins|Isabella Williams Reserve|Cairnlea developement|Albert Holden|Old Sunsine Police Station Sun Crescent|Big bins|Phyllis Vance|Sunshine Pipe Band|Dick & Elsie Whiting|Historic house denmiolition|Boom gate deley|Brian & Doreen Duffy|Beth Argyle|Sunshine Railway Disaster|Les Hunter|Sunshine Pool closure protest|Clare Brennan|Mickey Vautier|Jack Sheridan|Balam Balam Reserve|Gwen Goedecke|Derrimut Hotel & licensee Wal Elms|Jimmy Gaylor|John & Leone Hawking|Centrelink move|Joan Carstairs|Hampshire Road roadworks|Lloyd McCallum postman retires|Mavis Kittelty & Sunshine Croquet Club closes|Frank O'Connor|Beth Argyle, Don Deeble, Shirley Wallace & Jack Sheridan|Sunshine Anglican Church & Father Stuart Soley|Ian Baker|Morris Street proposed flat development protest|Brimbank's rich cultural history|Church of Christ|Doreen Foster & Albion Tennis Club|Francis & Lillian Allen|Sunshine Wesleyan Methodist Churst|3LO-3AR radio transmitter|George & Gloria Hales|H.V. McKay Medal Trade Wing|Lorna Cameron|Noala Flynn|St. Ablans Baptist Church & Ralph Phillips|Apostolic Christian Church|Keilor Christian City Church|Sunshine City Band|Maidstone Our Ladys of Perpetual Church|Waterways|Ron & Margaret Craker 663.02 - Black Powder Mill|St. Albans Greek Orthodox Church of St. Paraskeve|Western Ring Road traffic|Joseph & Frances Testa|Sydneham Kimgdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses|Sydenham The Assemblies of God|Michael & Rosalia Skok|Werribee's State Rose Gardens|Tom & Maria Diele|Tom Rigg and the origin of the district's street names|Sunshine & St. Albans Baptist Church|ICI Estate protest|Sunshine Salvation Army Church|Macedonian Orthodox Church|Anita-Marie Neumann|Albanvale path of recongnition|Sunshine Pool action group|Minnie Gorsuch|State Election 2000|Jean Folry & Ilma Weir|Brimbank Uniting Church|Harvester Town book launch - Olwen Ford|Brooke Jujinovic|Keilor Cemetery grave stones|John Howard ignores Braybrook|Norman & Joan Wales|Clare Brennan Drive named after Clare Brennan|Fosseys Sunshine closure|Commonwealth Bank (CBA) Glengala Road closuer|James Frederick McKay|A history of Sunshine|H.V. McKay's Russell Street gates|Barry McMahon|Sunshine Swimming Pool Aquatic centre sale|Keith Buckley|Migrants' move to brave new world|Vasilos & Eugenia Karaoglandis|William Hyett|Darryl Myers|Kathleen Inkster|Sunshine RSL Kevin Keegan, Kevin Bryar & Fred Russell|Barney & Renee Cater|Mona Malouf|George Carter|Sunshine Pottery memorabilia & reunion|Des Johnson Duke Street Aborigine artifacts|Albert Drayton|Two pools planned|Sunshine Pool repairs approved|Olympic Tooch journey through Brimbank|Maurice & Kathleen Sanders|Paul & Suzanna Vicek|Deer Park By Pass Road|Bert & Noreen Craddock|St. Albans Legless Lizards under fire|Sunshine rare orchid scare|St. Albans Road black spot|Viet name for Burke street|Russell Street gates unveiling ceremony|Don & Val Byrnes|Emily Hall|Sunshine Swim centre|Water action plans|Melton Highway sugar gum tree removal by Vicroads|Sunshine Police Station Olympic Rings Brick|Emmaus Catholic School Sydenham opening|Black Powder Mill|Stevens Farm House fire|Yvonne Flack|Frank Gathercole|Commonwealth Bank closurer|Marion Martin|Deer Park State School|Tom & Flo Beagley|Call for railway land buffer|Clarrie Salvador|Braybrook Hotel|Sunshine Harvester Smithy|2000, A year to remember|Bus Re-route hits traders|Sunshine Swimming Pool end of life|Pam Chapman|Prune Goldrick - When the Whistle Blew|Wally O'Brien recalls Deer Park during his childhood|Western Highway / Ballarat Road traffic|Tom Rigg confusing St. Albans bus signs|Rubbish in Deer Park|Phyllis Frost|Basil Morcos|Allan "Titch" Williams|George Thoms|Clarrie Salvator|Tom Dile|Igor Balabin|John McArdie|Sam & Rita Attard|Jack & Dorothy Roberts|Joe De Gabriele|Beth Argyle|John Refshauge surgeon|Bill Fogarity|Brimbank Heritage Listing in peril|Museum of Victoria virtually tour of H.V. McHarvester Factory|Jock McLeod|John & lorna Stainer|Rita Shimmin|Smithy|Nettlefolds - Len Duxon, Betty Scott, Frank Richards, Thelma Burnett, Reg Ratcliffe & Frank Farrugia|Emma Broadhead|Bill Bunting|Gwen Goedecke|Ron Dorre|Sunshine Hospital Redevelopment|Braybrook Squash Centre|Megan Blair|Harvester Town book launch|Tom Rigg rail safty activist|Lloyd & Gislaine Simpson|Sunshine's past revealed|Legless Lizards site Jones Creek|Wetlands|St. Albans time capsule|Cainlea suburb name causing a stir|Agnes Clark|Norman de Pomeroy|Ern & Dot Nicholls|Anton & Maria Gerber|Peter & Margaret McManus|H.V. McKay Offices heritage listing|Cr. Chris Evans out|Two historial walks in Sunshine|Brink Back the H.V. McKay Smithy opening invite|Counicl destroys old files|Harricks Cottage|Special Exhibution Models of Sunshine made farn implements exhibition invite 663.03 - Wally O'Brien|Cr. Chris Evans|Sunshine pool debate|Black Powder Mill|Sydnenham / Hillside Primary School name changes|Say goodbye to Sydnenham, Watergardens|Spalding Reuion|Harry Unger|Gwen Goedecke|Frances Fitzgerald|Preerving Brimbank's significant landmarks|Bernard Reilly kindergarten train|Albert Holden|St. Peters Channel Catholic Church|Terry Muscat|Smithy|Norman & Geoff Pomeroy|Sunshine disaster recalled|Sydneham Railway Station|Sunshine Baseball Club|Albert Evans|Sunshine Pool anger|Albion car crash|Jackson School to loose portables|Black Powder Mill|John Kontek|Harvester basic wage case|Sushine Harvester & Offices complex|Deer Park Primary School|Sunshine underpass / subway shame|Albion Railway Station Rolando & Lilia Antonio|Furlong Road tragery|Anita Ciancio & baby Montana kidnapping|Harricks Cottage|Fence to keep out snakes|Shire of Braybrook Financial & Rate records donated to S&DHS|Bikini protest in Council Chambers|Talintyre Reserve name change from Tallintyre Reserve|Peter Somerville and the Blackbird|Keith Miller|Gerald Griggs|St. Albans Hume & Hovell cairn in the move|Iramoo Committee|Shopping bags ban|Harvester City, the making of Multicultural Sunshine book grant|Susan Jennison|Melchior Bajada|Ray Carlton book donation to Sunshine Library|Hampshire Road connection the Market Place with the Plaza|Girls should be girlsSunshine & Districtsunshine advocate, brimbank messenger, newspaper

It is traditional for sporting clubs to recognise their sporting champions and this board maintains that tradition. It lists the Men's club Champion from 1968. It list the life members from 1974.Significant as it records the annual club champions and lists those honoured with life membership of the club. LIFE MEMBERS 1974 Mrs N. R. Calvert; 1977 Mrs F. Calvert; 1981 D.C. Moore; 1983 M.J. Murnane; 1985 J.S. Irvine; 1987 f. Hughes; 1988 A.W. Moore; 1989 H.W. Ryan; 1990 Mrs J. Neville; 1991 Mrs K.D. Irvine; 1993 D.W. Rogers; 1994 Mrs L. Cumming; 1994 F. Moore; 1998 Mrs E.M. Brown; 1999 A.N. Calvert; 2001 H.M. Gillespie; 2006 D.H. Bradshaw; 2011 R.W. Hesketh; 2013 W.A. Wood; 2017 J. Leishman; 2020 B. Dumesney CLUB CHAMPION 1968 B.J. Cook; 1969 J.W. Wilson; 1970 B.J. Cook; 1971 B.J. Cook; 1972 D.H Bradshaw; 1973 K. D. Boyd; 1974 K. D. Boyd; 1975 B.M. Clarke; 1976 K. D. Boyd; 1977 B. Ellis; 1978 R.K. Patterson; 1979 R.K. Patterson; 1980 T.L. Austin; 1981 B.R. English; 1982 P.G. Clarke; 1983 L. Scott; 1984 A. Sanders; 1985 P. Bayne; 1986 B. Clarke; 1987 M. Beer; 1988 B. Clarke; 1989 B. Clarke; 1990 P.T. Plozza; 1991 P.Brown; 1992 S. Trounce; 1993 B. Dumesney; 1994 M.R. Beer; 1995 S. Rowe; 1996 J. O’Shea; 1997 S. Craig; 1998 B. Dumesney; 1999 B. Dumesney; 2000 S. Craig; 2001 B. Dumesney; 2002 d. Whitehead; 2003 g. Crake; 2004 D. Gloster; 2005 C. Brooks; 2006 M. Hayden; 2007 M. Hayden; 2008 C. Brooks; 2009 M.R. Beer; 2010 A. Presnell; 2011 M. Fisher; 2012 G. McGorlick; 2013 M.R. Beer; 2014 L. Elmer; 2015 W. Couch; 2016 D. Smith; 2017 H. Huffadine; 2018 M. Ryan; 2019 M. Bell; 2020 Covid 19; 2021 L. Smith Rectangular shaped wooden honour boardDates and names engravedpeterborough, peterborough golf club, sporting honour boards