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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - National Trust of Australia (Vic), Tour of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens 1992-93, 1992-1993
... ...Location of trees...John Garner Doctor John Garner Collection Ballarat Botanical Gardens Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens National Trust of Australia (Vic) Trees in 1992-93 Location of trees Condition of trees Botanic names of trees. ...This listing of trees at this time is important in terms of the subsequent millennial drought and in giving details of where each tree is situated in the Gardens and the condition of each tree.The Ballarat Botanical Gardens has a notable collection of trees, which are important in the history of Ballarat and for citizens and visitors to this City.4 pages printed on both sides, faint though legible grey print. 3 and 1/4 printed pages.Nonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, trees in the ballarat botanical gardens, national trust of australia (vic), trees in 1992-93, location of trees, condition of trees, botanic names of trees., friends of ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Copy of Aerial photo, The Allen Findlay family and Heatherdale Reserve, unknown
... Shows the location of trees planted by the Findlay family at their farm prior to it becoming part of Heatherdale Reserve....Shows the location of trees planted by the Findlay family at their farm prior to it becoming part of Heatherdale Reserve. ...Shows the location of trees planted by the Findlay family at their farm prior to it becoming part of Heatherdale Reserve.Shows the location of trees planted by the Findlay family at their farm prior to it becoming part of Heatherdale Reserve.non-fictionShows the location of trees planted by the Findlay family at their farm prior to it becoming part of Heatherdale Reserve.findlay family, findlay wilma, scoble wilma, heatherdale reserve -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPamphlet, The Soldiers Memorial Avenue, Queens Domain, Hobart, 2015_
... Includes map, with location of memorial trees....Includes map, with location of memorial trees. war memorials hobart Single sheet printed in colour both sides The Soldiers Memorial Avenue, Queens Domain, Hobart Pamphlet Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue Inc ...History, description and maps of the Soldiers Memorial Avenue Hobart. Includes map, with location of memorial trees.Single sheet printed in colour both sideswar memorials, hobart -
Heidelberg Golf ClubDocument - Report, Stephen Fitzgerald Arboriculture, Tree management strategy 2002: Stage 1, 2002=2003
... Stage 1 deals with identification and location of trees and tree groups within HGC boundaries and condition assessment and works recommendations for trees and tree groups in North West area. ...Stage 1 deals with identification and location of trees and tree groups within HGC boundaries and condition assessment and works recommendations for trees and tree groups in North West area. ...Stage 1 deals with identification and location of trees and tree groups within HGC boundaries and condition assessment and works recommendations for trees and tree groups in North West area. By Stephen Fitzgerald Arboriculture (Hawthorn East). Includes 3 inserts dated 2024 of plant lists, Banyule planting schemes and significant tree registers.Various paging, maps, illus. Clear cover, metal spiral binding. heidelberg golf club - history, course layout, tree planting, trees -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyMap - Caulfield Fire Station, No 26, Tree Reserve, Dandenong Road
... A one page photocopy of an undated, unattributed, hand drawn map (200mm x 290mm) of the location on Tree Reserve, Dandenong Road, of the Caulfield Fire station, No 26. ...A one page photocopy of an undated, unattributed, hand drawn map (200mm x 290mm) of the location on Tree Reserve, Dandenong Road, of the Caulfield Fire station, No 26. ...A one page photocopy of an undated, unattributed, hand drawn map (200mm x 290mm) of the location on Tree Reserve, Dandenong Road, of the Caulfield Fire station, No 26. The map includes handwritten notes showing various nearby property owners. The file also includes a photocopy of a one page, undated and unattributed printout of the site address and site lease date.caulfield east, caulfield fire station, dandenong road, derby road, racecourse road, tree reserve, shire of caulfield, federal bank, st james building society, delves murchison, fire stations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Drawing - Sketch Plans of Avenue of Honour Trees at Bendigo East State School
... The first page shows numbered location of trees and tree species. Page two is a coloured diagram showing where trees are on the site as compared to where the trees have been described by Heritage Victoria. ...The first page shows numbered location of trees and tree species. Page two is a coloured diagram showing where trees are on the site as compared to where the trees have been described by Heritage Victoria. ...Three sheets of paper which contain sketch plans of the Avenue of Honour at Bendigo East State School. The first page shows numbered location of trees and tree species. Page two is a coloured diagram showing where trees are on the site as compared to where the trees have been described by Heritage Victoria. Page three shows a plan of where actual trees and stumps are on site at Bendigo East State School.gemma starr collection, bendigo schools, bendigo east state school, school avenue of honour -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, BIPLANE FLYING OVER WATER
... postcard: biplane flying over water, land in background, houses and trees. Location possibly in UK....AVIATION Civilian biplane BASIL WATSON COLLECTION biplane postcard: biplane flying over water, land in background, houses and trees. Location possibly in UK. Postcard BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: POSTCARD, BIPLANE FLYING OVER WATER ...postcard: biplane flying over water, land in background, houses and trees. Location possibly in UK.aviation, civilian, biplane, basil watson collection, biplane -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mullauna Secondary College Staff 1989
... Coloured photograph of staff at Mullauna Secondary College 1989.Photograph taken outdoors in a treed location....Mitcham technical School, Blackburn Sec college, Donvale High School, later Nunawading High School merged to become Mullauna Secondary College with a $5.2 million government grant 1988.Article on plan to merge at NP3009. mullauna secondary college staff 1989. secondary colleges Coloured photograph of staff at Mullauna Secondary College 1989.Photograph taken outdoors in a treed location. Mullauna Secondary College Staff 1989 Photograph Photograph ...Mitcham technical School, Blackburn Sec college, Donvale High School, later Nunawading High School merged to become Mullauna Secondary College with a $5.2 million government grant 1988.Article on plan to merge at NP3009.Coloured photograph of staff at Mullauna Secondary College 1989.Photograph taken outdoors in a treed location.mullauna secondary college staff 1989. secondary colleges -
Greensborough Historical SocietySlide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, Rural scene: Slide 17, 1990s
... Photograph shows a rural scene with post and wire fence and trees. Location unknown....Photograph shows a rural scene with post and wire fence and trees. Location unknown. Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material. rural landscape fences No caption. ...Photograph shows a rural scene with post and wire fence and trees. Location unknown.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No caption. Printed maker's mark on slide "Kodak Kodachrome Slide"rural landscape, fences -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SKETCH OF THE BARFOLD GORGE
... On the sketch is the location of a house, trees, fences, different types of rock, some accessible areas to get down to the river, geological features and water falls....On the sketch is the location of a house, trees, fences, different types of rock, some accessible areas to get down to the river, geological features and water falls. ...Two photocopies of hand-drawn sketch of the Barfold Gorge. On the sketch is the location of a house, trees, fences, different types of rock, some accessible areas to get down to the river, geological features and water falls.place, land, barfold gorge, peter ellis collection, barfold area, mitchell's falls, queen's fall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Site Diagram of the Bendigo East Primary School
... The sheet of photocopied A4 size paper shows an aerial photograph of the Bendigo East State School and the location of significant trees on school property. The trees have been numbered and colour-coded. ...Bendigo East State School Bendigo Schools Gemma Starr Collection School Avenue of Honour The sheet of photocopied A4 size paper shows an aerial photograph of the Bendigo East State School and the location of significant trees on school property. The trees have been numbered and colour-coded. ...The sheet of photocopied A4 size paper shows an aerial photograph of the Bendigo East State School and the location of significant trees on school property. The trees have been numbered and colour-coded. Blue: Avenue of Honour Sugar Gums, Green: Commemorative Sugar Gums planted on school grounds. Red: Indigenous trees which are not associated with commemorative plantings. Gemma Starr Collectionbendigo east state school, bendigo schools, gemma starr collection, school avenue of honour -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram Nicholson St, Eric Victor Copeman, 21-9-1938
... Note the location of the street trees. Photographer Eric Victor Copeman - based on the handwriting - see also item 8399....Note the location of the street trees. Photographer Eric Victor Copeman - based on the handwriting - see also item 8399. ...The photograph shows a cable tram set, in Nicholson St Fitzroy. Cannot determine the tram number. In the background is an advertisement for Indian Root Pills and a Mr Jones - a Labor candidate. Note the location of the street trees. Photographer Eric Victor Copeman - based on the handwriting - see also item 8399.Yields information about Nicholson St cable tram services.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink "Nicholson Street, Melbourne Vic (21.9.38) cable tram"tramways, cable trams, nicholson st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF AN OPEN FIELD AND FOREST, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
... Smoke is seen rising above the trees. Location not known. Handwritten in pencil on the back - G37 and GS...Smoke is seen rising above the trees. Location not known. Handwritten in pencil on the back - G37 and GS Postcard ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF AN OPEN FIELD AND FOREST, POSTCARD ...Postcard,WW1, sepia photo of what could have been a battle field with a forest in the background. Smoke is seen rising above the trees. Location not known. Handwritten in pencil on the back - G37 and GSpostcard, ww1, france, battlefield -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph
... Black and white photograph of two M 113 Armoured Personnel Carriers in an avenue of large trees. Location unknown but probably taken during 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual camp 1986....Black and white photograph of two M 113 Armoured Personnel Carriers in an avenue of large trees. Location unknown but probably taken during 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual camp 1986. ...8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with M113 family of Armoured Fighting Vehicles ( AFVs ) from late 1970s to 1990s.Black and white photograph of two M 113 Armoured Personnel Carriers in an avenue of large trees. Location unknown but probably taken during 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual camp 1986. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - Dedication Service Booklet to the RASvy Memorial Tree 1981, Army Survey Regiment, 23 Mar 1981
... Has RASvy tri Badge insignia on the front cover, the Order of Service in the centre and a map on the back showing the location of the RASvy Memorial Tree....Has RASvy tri Badge insignia on the front cover, the Order of Service in the centre and a map on the back showing the location of the RASvy Memorial Tree. Dedication Service Booklet to the RASvy Memorial Tree 1981 Administrative record Dedication Service Booklet to the RASvy Memorial Tree 1981 Army Survey Regiment ...This is the booklet that was prepared for the Dedication service for the RASvy Memorial Tree located in the gardens of the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne conducted on 23 March 1981. The service was attended by Colonel NRJ Hillier Director of Military Survey 1978 - 1983 and the address was delivered by Brigadier L Fitzgerald OBE Director of Military Survey 1942-1960. A large number of Survey Corps members and past members were present at the service that was followed by a luncheon.Single page booklet on light buff coloured card printed on both sides and folded in half. Has RASvy tri Badge insignia on the front cover, the Order of Service in the centre and a map on the back showing the location of the RASvy Memorial Tree.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, shrine of remembrance -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Car Depot / Wendouree Pde.", 2000
... Drawn at a scale of 1" = 20', shows building layout, track layout, overall dimensions, tree locations, pit details, rooms, paint shop, reduced levels, streets, toilets, steps to pits, tennis court and datum point. ...Drawn at a scale of 1" = 20', shows building layout, track layout, overall dimensions, tree locations, pit details, rooms, paint shop, reduced levels, streets, toilets, steps to pits, tennis court and datum point. ...Set of four A3 size photocopies of a drawing VB4/8709c held by the Public Records Office Victoria of the Ballarat SEC Tramway Depot, dated 5/11/1971, Revision C 22/11/1971. Drawn at a scale of 1" = 20', shows building layout, track layout, overall dimensions, tree locations, pit details, rooms, paint shop, reduced levels, streets, toilets, steps to pits, tennis court and datum point. Drawn after the closure of the tramways, possibly to enable planning for the redevelopment and sale of the property. Drawings copied by Alan Bradley for archives and research.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec, depot, drawings -
Eltham District Historical Society IncWork on paper - Folio, Register of Significant Trees, Shire of Eltham, c.1993
... There is a wide range of indigenous and planted trees on private and public land and extending through the Shire of Eltham from Lower Plenty to Kinglake. Most can be viewed from publicly accessible locations. ...There is a wide range of indigenous and planted trees on private and public land and extending through the Shire of Eltham from Lower Plenty to Kinglake. Most can be viewed from publicly accessible locations. ...In 1983, the National Trust advised the Shire of Eltham that it was investigating a number of trees within the shire which had been nominated for recording the Register of Significant Trees of Victoria. The trees involved were described in the Shire of Eltham Historical Society Newsletter No. 29, March 1983 as follows:- 1. Eucalyptus melliadora (Yellow box) . a) An outstanding mature specimen 42 metres high in Laughing Waters Road, Eltham. b) Another mature specimen in Arthurs Creek road, Hurstbridge is reported to be the tree under which the bushranger Robert Bourke was tied after he shot and killed Henry Hurst in 1866 . 2. Quercus robur (English Oak). a) "Donaldson's Oak", Donaldsons Road, Kangaroo Ground was planted by John Donaldson from seed collected from Windsor Great Park in 1878. b) "Wippells Oak". This now misshapen tree is located on the St. Andrews Road near the Kangaroo Ground Fire Station. Its origins may have been similar to Donaldson's Oak, and as a young tree it apparently slipped from higher up the hill during wet weather. Both oaks are of local historical importance. 3. Eucalyptus globulus (Blue Gum). A large mature specimen at the corner of the Kangaroo Ground-St. Andrews Road and Bakehouse Road, Panton Hill. 4. Plantanas acerifolia (Plane tree) A number of trees forming the Avenue of Honour to Eltham's First World War soldiers along Main Road between Dalton and Pitt Streets, Eltham. 5. Pinus canariensis (Canary Island Pine), Pinus pinea, (Stone pine) and Cedras altlantica, (Cedar) These trees are located at the Hurst family graves in the grounds of the Hurstbridge Pre-school Centre. In 1991 the Shire of Eltham introduced controls into its planning scheme to protect sites of architectural, historic or conservation interest and significant trees. The controls were approved by the Minister for Planning and Housing. As advised in the Shire of Eltham Historical Society Newsletter No. 78, May 1991, a planning permit is required to demolish or alter any listed building or to destroy, lop or remove any listed tree. Provision is made for comments to be obtained from the National Trust or Historic Buildings Council in considering any applications. The buildings and trees listed were: Buildings: 250 Bolton Street Eltham (former Walter Withers home) "Rosehill" - Bonds Road Lower Plenty St Andrews Church of England - St Andrews "Montsalvat" - Hillcrest Avenue Eltham St Margarets Church and former vicarage - Pitt Street Eltham Presbyterian Church - Kangaroo Ground Parks and Environment Office (former police quarters) Main Road Eltham Former Court House - Main Road Eltham "Shillinglaw Cottage" - Main Road Eltham "The Robins" - Kangaroo Ground Road Warrandyte Trees: "Donaldsons Oak" - Donaldsons Road Kangaroo Ground Yellow Box - Laughing Waters Road Eltham Yellow Box - Arthurs Creek Road Hurstbridge Wippells Oak - St Andrews Road Kanqaroo Road Pines and Cedar - Hurst family cemetery Greysharps Road Hurstbridge Yellow Box - Parsons Road Eltham A large Blue Gum at Panton Hill has been listed but has recently died (1991). In 1993 work by Council Parks and Environment staff and volunteers resulted in the preparation of a Significant Tree Register listing forty-one trees or groups of trees. According to Shire of Eltham Historical Society Newsletter No. 91, March 1993, a similar number remained to be assessed for inclusion in the register. There is a wide range of indigenous and planted trees on private and public land and extending through the Shire of Eltham from Lower Plenty to Kinglake. Most can be viewed from publicly accessible locations. The Significant Tree Register lists 41 trees or groups of trees throughout the Shire. It contains a wide range of naturally occurring and planted trees. They have been assessed according to eleven criteria including size, age, rarity, historical value and the like. The list includes large old Red Gums at Lower Plenty, historic Oaks at Kangaroo Ground and Mountain Ash at Kinglake. The register includes a set of slides showing each tree. Garry Bartlett of the Council's Parks and Environment Section and Faye Shepherd were extensively involved in establishment of the register (Newsletter No. 93, November 1993). In 1999 Niliumbik planners prepared an amendment to the Planning Scheme to provide protection for approximately 200 of the places listed in the heritage studies and also in the Significant Tree Register commenced by the Eltham Council (Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 127, July 1999. In 2004, The Register of Significant Trees was presented to the Eltham District Historical Society by Nillumbik Shire Council as part of a wider collection of of its memorabilia of the former Eltham Shire Council (EDHS Newsletter No. 159, July 2004. Album of loose handmade paper sheets contained within a handmade slip cover constructed of handcrafted card with encapsulated flora material (flowers, vines, ferns) and tinted. Each page also contains an embedded/adhered fern leaf also tinted with lacqueur or similar, text as appropriate in ink by hand calligraphy. Each page also has a white protective sheet cut to size and adhered to back surface with sticky tape and folded over face of page. Pages variously have photographs and coloured masks adhered with a gum resin. Over time much of this resin has let go and photos/masks have been reattached using acid free archival safe adhesive. 15 pages 41 x 29 cm inclusive of 3 blank pages. Slip case 42 x 30 x 1 cm; face cover of slip case has broken off at left hand margin as insufficient depth/flexibility for contents.arthurs creek road, blue gum (eucalyptus globulus), canary island pine (pinus canariensis), couties road, donaldsons oak, donaldsons road, eltham, english oak (quercus robur), eucalyptus melliodora, graysharps road, hurst tree, hurstbridge, ironbark (eucalyptus tricarpa), ironbark hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-kinglake road, laughing waters road, panton hill hotel, panton hill, parsons road, significant trees register, sonia van bodegraven, sonjart, stone pine (pinus pinea). atlantic cedar (cedrus atlantica), wippells oak, yellow box gum (eucalyptus melliodora), yellow box gum -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, Coogee Beach, 1923, Easter 1923
... Black and white seascape photograph of a beach curving around to a treed headland at end of the beach. The beach is dotted with people both in and out of the water. The location...(au) Black and white seascape photograph of a beach curving around to a treed headland at end of the beach. The beach is dotted with people both in and out of the water. The location ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white seascape photograph of a beach curving around to a treed headland at end of the beach. The beach is dotted with people both in and out of the water. The location is Coogee, Sydney.Written in pen on back - The surf at Coogee, Sydney. Easter 1923, F.W. (au)frank wright, coogee beach -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - American Crow, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... They reside in areas with open view and trees but can often frequent city parks, suburbs of large cities and along the seashore. The Crow is a robber and therefore, find living in locations which they can raid for food perfect. ...They reside in areas with open view and trees but can often frequent city parks, suburbs of large cities and along the seashore. The Crow is a robber and therefore, find living in locations which they can raid for food perfect. ...The American Crow is common throughout North America. They reside in areas with open view and trees but can often frequent city parks, suburbs of large cities and along the seashore. The Crow is a robber and therefore, find living in locations which they can raid for food perfect. These birds are sociable animals and are often found in small groups made up of family members. All their lives they reside in the one location; however, they do migrate south during the autumn. They usually find their food by walking along the ground and eat both plant and animal foods. This includes worms, larvae, insects and fruits and nuts. Crows are also known to feed on small rabbits, frogs and mice. They are also identified as nest predators because they feed on eggs. In areas occupied by humans, the Crow will find their food source from trash and also road kill. The American Crow is not considered to be an endangered species and list them on the IUCN Red List as Least Concern. However, large amounts of crows are killed for sporting and during campaigns (having a desire to reduce the population of the Crow in America). 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 American Crow has black plumage which has slightly faded in colour. This colour fading could also indicate that the bird was molting because the feathers of the American Crow appear brownish when the are about to molt and these feathers give way to new glossy black feathers. The specimen has two black glass eyes, a dark bill and dark legs with talons. Both the edges of the bill and the talons are faded into a pale buff colour. It is likely that the legs and talons were painted a dark black by the taxidermist and the paint has either worn off or faded over the years. The bird is standing tall on a wooden mount and looking forwards. It has a paper identification tag attached to the right leg. The tail is short and the feathers are rounded at the ends.153a. / See catalogue page 61taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, america, crow, american crow -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Grey-headed Woodpecker, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... Although this can vary depending on location, with European and Northeast Asian birds having overall paler colours, to mainland Asian birds being darker overall. The species has a distinctive black mustache-like stripe on both sides of the face and the mature males have a red patch on the top of the head. These tree...Although this can vary depending on location, with European and Northeast Asian birds having overall paler colours, to mainland Asian birds being darker overall. The species has a distinctive black mustache-like stripe on both sides of the face and the mature males have a red patch on the top of the head. These tree ...The Grey-headed Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the Picidae family, that is sometimes mistaken for the similar-looking Green Woodpecker. The species is known to have a grey face, neck, and underparts, with green wings and back, and underwing feathers that are a dark brown to dark grey-black with white dots. Although this can vary depending on location, with European and Northeast Asian birds having overall paler colours, to mainland Asian birds being darker overall. The species has a distinctive black mustache-like stripe on both sides of the face and the mature males have a red patch on the top of the head. These tree-clinging woodpeckers usually feast on ants, insects, and berries. This specimen differs in appearance from the common Grey-headed Woodpecker as its back feathers appear a dark grey, where in the wild these birds have sometimes quite vibrant green feathers. The eyes of the grey-headed woodpecker are also usually red with black iris, not white with black iris as in this specimen. The beak is also a pale yellowish colour on this bird, whereas commonly the species has a grey upper beak and pale yellow lower beak. 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 male Grey-headed Woodpecker has a bright red head patch and distinctive black mustache-like stripes on both sides of the face, with additional black stripes running from the pale yellowish beak to the inner corner of the eye. The underbelly is a light grey and the back is a slightly darker grey. The underwing feathers are a light rufous-brown with white dots. The specimen is mounted on a sloping vertical wooden cylindrical stick attached to a mount. There are also two paper swing tags, one of which is torn in half.149a. / Unnamed / Catalogue page 60 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, woodpecker, grey-headed woodpecker, gray-headed woodpecker -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Brown Falcon, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... They typically prefer to reside in locations of open grassland and agricultural areas which have scattered trees or telephone poles which the bird can perch on. ...They typically prefer to reside in locations of open grassland and agricultural areas which have scattered trees or telephone poles which the bird can perch on. ...The Brown Falcon is a small to medium bird of prey which can be found all throughout Australia. These birds are raptors and typically feed on mammals, birds, snakes, insects and rabbits. The Brown Falcon are located in all but the densest forests. They typically prefer to reside in locations of open grassland and agricultural areas which have scattered trees or telephone poles which the bird can perch on. When frequenting towns located in the Australian Outback, these birds are reportedly quite tame and can be approached by humans. They may stay in the same location throughout the year or chose to move around locally in response to any changes in weather conditions. 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 centuryThis 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 Brown Falcon specimen has plumage which is mostly brown and intermixed with white. This provides the appearance of having spotted colouring on the birds back. The head is also mostly brown with white under the beak area and a characteristic brown streak under the eye area. The eye is made from dark coloured glass.3 / Brown Hawk / See Catalogue, page 2 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, brown falcon, falconidae -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, 10-1947
... trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed. cumberland valley marysville victoria cumberland creek mountain ash timber mill mining a cameron fj barton cambarville big culvert yarra track black saturday bushfires 1939 bushfires photograph Among Tall Timber at/ Cumberland Valley. Oct.47. 39 An early black and white photograph taken in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria. The location ...An early black and white photograph taken in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph taken in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria. The Cumberland Valley is near Cambarville which was a timber town near Marysville. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville - Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed.Among Tall Timber at/ Cumberland Valley. Oct.47. 39cumberland valley, marysville, victoria, cumberland creek, mountain ash, timber mill, mining, a cameron, fj barton, cambarville, big culvert, yarra track, black saturday bushfires, 1939 bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, 10-1947
... An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria. The location of the photograph and the month and year it was taken have been typed on the reverse....Oct. 47. 39 An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria. The location of the photograph and the month and year it was taken have been typed on the reverse. ...An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria. After the devastating 1939 ‘Black Friday’ bushfires, Victoria’s tallest known trees were to be found in the Cumberland scenic reserve, 20 km north-east of Marysville. This stand of trees was set aside in the 1920s to preserve a ‘sample acre’ of tall trees. It originally contained 27 trees, the tallest of which was said to be 92 m, whilst the average height was 81 m. A severe wind storm in 1959 blew down 13 trees and left the ‘tall tree’ at a reduced 84 m (Munro 1992). An examination of the crown of this tree by arborist Tom Greenwood (Tom Greenwood pers. comm. 2001) suggested that it was unlikely that it ever reached the original figure of 92 m; the current height is 81.5 m, a figure used as the starting point for this search for Victoria’s tallest trees. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Tall Timber at Cumberland/ Valley. Oct. 47. 39sample acre, tall trees, marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, 1939 bushfires, cumberland scenic reserve -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, 1952
... Shows a large tree with a sign from the Forests Commission of Victoria attached to it giving details of the trees located in the sample acre. The location of and the year the photograph was taken are written on the reverse in black ink....Shows a large tree with a sign from the Forests Commission of Victoria attached to it giving details of the trees located in the sample acre. The location of and the year the photograph was taken are written on the reverse in black ink. ...An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria. After the devastating 1939 ‘Black Friday’ bushfires, Victoria’s tallest known trees were to be found in the Cumberland scenic reserve, 20 km north-east of Marysville. This stand of trees was set aside in the 1920s to preserve a ‘sample acre’ of tall trees. It originally contained 27 trees, the tallest of which was said to be 92 m, whilst the average height was 81 m. A severe wind storm in 1959 blew down 13 trees and left the ‘tall tree’ at a reduced 84 m (Munro 1992). An examination of the crown of this tree by arborist Tom Greenwood (Tom Greenwood pers. comm. 2001) suggested that it was unlikely that it ever reached the original figure of 92 m; the current height is 81.5 m, a figure used as the starting point for this search for Victoria’s tallest trees. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.Cumberland 1952sample acre, tall trees, marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, 1939 bushfires, cumberland scenic reserve -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPainting (Item) - Oil painting, Isaac Whitehead, A spring morning near Fernshaw 1880, 1880
... trees and ferns, with a high degree of botanical detail. His work won him two medals and his work was posthumously exhibited at 1884 Victorian Jubilee Exhibition, the 1886 London Colonial and Indian Exhibition, and the 1888 Melbourne Centennial Intercolonial Exhibition. Fernshaw was a rural township 63 km northeast of Melbourne and 10 km northeast of Healesville. Situated on the Watts River, near where a log had fallen making a convenient crossing, Fernshaw was settled in the 1860s. It provided good country for orchards and berry growing. The location ...A copy of an early oil painting of Fernshaw in Victoria.A copy of an early oil painting of Fernshaw in Victoria by Isaac Whitehead. Isaac Whitehead (1819–1881) was an Irish-Australian artist who worked in watercolour and pastel. He was also a picture framer and art promoter. It is believed that Isaaz Whitehead emigrated to Australia with his family in either 1853 or 1858. Isaac Whitehead died at his home 50 Punt Road, Prahran, Melbourne, on 21 April 1881. Isaac Whitehead had established himself as the foremost picture framer in Melbourne by 1860, known for his highly ornate frames with floral decorations. Among the clients of his framing business were Louis Buvelot, Nicholas Chevalier, and Eugene von Guérard. In his own paintings, he painted a number of scenes of the forests of Gippsland, Victoria. His work focused on the rich landscapes with trees and ferns, with a high degree of botanical detail. His work won him two medals and his work was posthumously exhibited at 1884 Victorian Jubilee Exhibition, the 1886 London Colonial and Indian Exhibition, and the 1888 Melbourne Centennial Intercolonial Exhibition. Fernshaw was a rural township 63 km northeast of Melbourne and 10 km northeast of Healesville. Situated on the Watts River, near where a log had fallen making a convenient crossing, Fernshaw was settled in the 1860s. It provided good country for orchards and berry growing. The location was at the foot of Blacks Spur, with Mounts Juliet and Mondah rising on either side, providing spectacular scenery. There were nearby fern gullies giving rise to the name – ‘shaw’ is old English for thicket or wood. By 1875 Fernshaw had a post office (1865), two hotels, a school (1871), and stores. It was famed for its beauty, attracting tourists. In 1886 the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works began work on the Watts River water catchment scheme – later to become Maroondah – and the Board obtained approval for the catchment country to be reserved and kept free of settlement. This required the removal of the Fernshaw township, which was completed by about 1890.isaac whitehead, fernshaw, victoria, louis buvelot, nicholas chevalier, eugene von guerard, gippsland, victorian jubilee exhibition, london colonial and indian exhibition, melbourne centennial intercolonial exhibition, watts river, healesville, blacks spur, mount juliet, mount mondah -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Document - Letter, VIOSH: University of Ballarat; "Growing and Sharing the OHS Knowledge" - 25 years Celebration, 2004
... Tree" at the heart of the University of Ballarat, Mount Helen. The seedling was planted in 1896 by Mrs Elizabeth Downing who lived on what was their farm. The land was purchased in 1966 as part of a site for the location...Tree" at the heart of the University of Ballarat, Mount Helen. The seedling was planted in 1896 by Mrs Elizabeth Downing who lived on what was their farm. The land was purchased in 1966 as part of a site for the location ...Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Letter gives the history of the "Big Tree" at the heart of the University of Ballarat, Mount Helen. The seedling was planted in 1896 by Mrs Elizabeth Downing who lived on what was their farm. The land was purchased in 1966 as part of a site for the location of the new campus It was decided that the tree should remain as a central landmark.Letter typed on cream flecked paper - A4 size. Image of tree A4 card, folded into three, deep burgundy. Letter attached with small packet of seeds. These have been removed.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, university of ballarat, mount helen, big tree, elizabeth downing, 1896, 1966 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Rural scene, n.d
... Image shows a rural scene, stream, reeds, bare trees of an unknown location....Image shows a rural scene, stream, reeds, bare trees of an unknown location. Photograph Photograph - Rural scene ...Black and white photo mounted on heavy dark grey card. Image shows a rural scene, stream, reeds, bare trees of an unknown location.Back: 'View near Portland' - black pen. 'largo/fargo class 1 (all crossed out, black pen) -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1913
... This is a pictorial record of an old survet tree. Knowledge of their location, abundance and condition not only provide important insights to past survey practice, but also provide a lasting legacy of a regions land-use history. ...When marking a boundary for a registered plan, a surveyor would place “Reference Marks” with a stated bearing and distance to a boundary corner. These trees were typically marked by cutting the bark of the tree in a shield or blaze. Until July 1886, surveyors were only able to use trees as reference marks to boundary corners. After July 1886 surveyors were able to use “permanent marks” which were either a glass bottle, gas pipe or iron bolt (for homestead surveys only). This photograph shows the reference tree, 83 miles from Marlo via the original surveyed road v ia Sydenham Inlet and Tamboon, south of Mount Drummer to the New South Wales border - now the Princes Highway.This is a pictorial record of an old survet tree. Knowledge of their location, abundance and condition not only provide important insights to past survey practice, but also provide a lasting legacy of a regions land-use history. Old survey trees serve as one of the few remaining physical legacies of early European land settlement history.A large black / white photograph of a horse and buggy pulled up alongside a reference tree which has notches and markings of Roman numerals.on back - " Refernce tree 83 miles from Marlo........to N.S.W. Border"survey-tree reference-tree -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1918
... From Orbost the old road via Marlo to Sydenham was abandoned for the new location which traversed more rugged country via Cabbage Tree, Bell Bird and Club Terrace to Cann River, and the reason for this diversion was on account of settlements being established at Murrungowar and Club Terrace, at which latter place there was a temporary rush to obtain gold. ...From Orbost the old road via Marlo to Sydenham was abandoned for the new location which traversed more rugged country via Cabbage Tree, Bell Bird and Club Terrace to Cann River, and the reason for this diversion was on account of settlements being established at Murrungowar and Club Terrace, at which latter place there was a temporary rush to obtain gold. ...Tonghi Creek is 66km north - west of Orbost. Prior to the sealing of the Princes Highway west of Orbost, the road surface was anything but good, even by C1917 when cars started to use the road. From Orbost the old road via Marlo to Sydenham was abandoned for the new location which traversed more rugged country via Cabbage Tree, Bell Bird and Club Terrace to Cann River, and the reason for this diversion was on account of settlements being established at Murrungowar and Club Terrace, at which latter place there was a temporary rush to obtain gold. This road was constructed by the Public Works department and a maximum grade of 1 in 19 was adopted, and as speed was not to be catered for the grade followed in and out round the spurs and gullies, resulting in a maze of turns and twists which required a good deal of skill on the part of the horse driver to negotiate." - Bairnsdale Advertiser, Friday, May 2, 1947. (More information from Newsletter February 2010)This item is a pictorial record of roads in the early 20th century in East Gippsland.A large black / white photograph of a bridge over a small creek, surrounded by bush. The photograph is mounted on a thick cream coloured card.on back - "Bridge at Tonghi Creek 1918"tonghi-creek-bridge country-roads-east-gippsland -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Jarrahmond School & pupils c.1914
... location. In 1926, a new building was constructed by the Vic Ed Dept. where it remained until the school was closed in 1948 and children from the Jarrahmond area were then bused to Orbost. Historical significance as one of the earliest photos of Jarrahmond School students. education Jarrahmond school Orbost On back of photo: Jarrahmond School c.1914. Sally Cole, Angus Cole. A b/w photo of a group of children and one adult in front of a tree ...The Jarrahmond State School No. 2745 near Orbost was one of the earliest in this district. It opened in 1886 at the same time as Orbost and shared a teacher (Campbell McKay who was shortly afterwards replaced by John Rowe who stayed in this position until 1908). The building was financed and built by local farmers on the Stapley property. After a large and damaging flood in the nearby Snowy River in 1893 , the building was shifted to a new location. In 1926, a new building was constructed by the Vic Ed Dept. where it remained until the school was closed in 1948 and children from the Jarrahmond area were then bused to Orbost. Historical significance as one of the earliest photos of Jarrahmond School students.A b/w photo of a group of children and one adult in front of a tree. Children in the front are sitting on the ground, others are standing behind. Photo is mounted onto brown cardboard. On back of photo: Jarrahmond School c.1914. Sally Cole, Angus Cole.education, jarrahmond school, orbost
