Printed colour mapport arlington, corio bay, port phillip bay, clifton springs, swan bay, swan island, duck island, point wilson

Interestingly, the name "Hardhead" does not refer to the density of this species skull. Instead, it refers to the difficulty encountered by early taxidermies in styling the bird's head. This particular breed of Duck is smaller than average and are often found in the coastal regions of Australia. They are also known to reside in New Guinea, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. This species was formerly known as the 'White-eyed Duck"; however, since the female Hardhead have dark eyes, this species was renamed the "Hardhead" Duck. 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 Hardhead specimen is a stocky medium-sized duck with chocolate brown colouring. The bird has paler white/ cream coloured plumage on the stomach and neck. The bill is a grey black colour and the eyes are made of a grey glass with a black pupil. The lighter brown colour of this specimen's head could refer to its identification as female or could be due to the taxidermy process or the impact of age on the colouring of the specimen. Female Hardheads have brown eyes, while the male have strikingly pale white/grey eyes. The bird has large webbed feet which are attached to the wooden platform it stands upon. The platform is inscribed on the left with the number 138.7a. / White-eyed Duck / See Catalogue, Page 39. / 138 on the wooden platformtaxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, heron, duck, australaisian shovelor, shovelor

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - nest and ten eggs of Black Duck Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, black duck, birds eggs

Selection from a collection of photographs given to John Jansson from the Estate of Bill Barrett - Fisheries & Wildlife on Phillip Island441-01: 2nd year growth of Fathom Hen Seeds underwater dormant for 12 years. 441-02: Photo of Bill checking nesting boxes in Rhyll Swamp 441-03: Black & White photo of Bill & helper 441-04: Bee Hive at Rhyll Swamp 441-05: Royal Spoon Bill with 12 eggs 441-06: Ibis Hatchlings 441-07:Chestnut Teal Duck eggs at Rhyll Swamp 441-08: Photo of a painting of a Mallard Duck with 6 ducklings. Descriptions written on back of photographsrhyll swamp phillip island, mallard duck, royal swamp hen, royal spoon bill, bill barrett, chestnut teal duck eggs, beehive at rhyll swamp, fathom hen plants at rhyll swamp, nesting boxes rhyll swamp, john jansson

The Warley Hospital Auxiliary was formed in 1952 and held many fundraising events eg. fetes, stalls. duck races and special Woolamai race days, to raise money for medical equipment and facilities. It appears to have ended in 2002. The last baby born at the hospital was Cassie Smith in 1996. The scrapbook may have been compiled by Margaret Niven.HistoricalLarge A4 binder book with a collection of newspaper cuttings, photographs, hand written and typed pages of reports.warley hospital, fundraising, dilys gilby, joy burgoyne, margaret niven, ruth partridge, dorothy bolte, maree blanchard, gwen roberts, june cutter, rita broome, cassie smith

This white sailors hat was worn on ceremonial occasions by non-Commissioned Navy Officers. Colloquially known as a 'duck hat'.A round, flat, visorless hat made of white material with a black silk ribbon at the base (called a tally band) and black chin strap.navy, vietnam, white sailors cap, duck cap, uniform, hat, sailors cap

A black board with white texts about names of recipients of MID award. The medal is a copper leave on top left of the board. Mentioned in Despatches (MID) is a military award for gallantry or otherwise commendable service. If a subordinate officer or soldier performs a noteworthy action included n a report he/she is said to have been "mentioned in despatches." 5 RAR Recipients. Their names are Maj M P Blake, Maj O M Carroll, Maj C H Ducker, Maj P.N. Greenhalgh, Maj R.E. Harring, Maj I Hodgkinson, Maj S J Maizey, Maj M B McQualter, Maj R J O'Neil, Capt P J Isaacs, Capt H A D White, Lt J Carruthers, Lt D C Rainer, Lt J C Hartley, 2nd Lt R A Fenwick, 2nd Lt B J Ryan, WO2 B M Hughson, Sgt R G Armitage, Sgt J W Kennard, Cpl L W Allen, Cpl R L Mundine, Cpl N J Womal, Pte W R Cavanagh, Pte L V Lewis, Pte S L Shore, Pte A D Hillier, Pte W R Herbert, Pte R J WaiteMentioned in Despatches' details and names of recipients5 rar, honour & awards, memorial board, mention in despatches, maj murray phillip blake, 57055, military cross, maj owen maxwell carroll, 52680, maj claude henry ducker, 335075, maj paul netherton greenhalgh, 335104, maj rein eelmaa harring, 29466, maj ivor ronald john hodgkinson, lt col ivor ronald hodgkinson, 57026, maj stanley john maizey, 235023, maj malcolm bruce mcqualter, 235136, maj robert john o'neil, 335113, capt peter james isaacs, 311478, capt harold anthony duckett white, 216799, lt john carruthers, 36911, 2nd lt dennis claude rainer, 54624, lt john curtis hartley, capt john curtis hartley, 17105, lt dennis claude rainer, 2nd lt robert anthony fenwick, 4719038, 2nd lt barry john ryan, 54761, wo2 john henry bates, 14820, wo2 bruce malcolm hughson, 22684, sgt robert george armitage, 5410806, british empire medal, commendation for distinguished service, sgt john william kennard, 213669, cpl leonard william allen, 1201694, cpl normal james womal, 15170, pte william roy cavanagh, 2781314, pte laurence victor lewis, 61614, pte sydney laurence shore, 3787022, pte arthur douglas hilllier, 2781366, l/cpl arthur douglas hillier, pte wayne robert herbert, 219971, pte peter john waite, 2788953, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, headquarters, australian force vietnam, 1st australian task force, royal australian army medical corps, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), australian national serviceman, cpl r l mundine

Barook island, Nowa Nowa Arm The island stands opposite to Syrens Bay, and was named by the natives Barook, which means little duck. .Dr and Mrs Moorhouse, missionaries, spent a night on Barook IslandBlack and white photograph of Barook Island, a timber clad island situated opposite to Syrens Bay, Lake Tyers, VictoriaBarook Island Nowa Nowa Armwaterways, aboriginals, vegetation