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Canterbury History GroupEphemera - Save Shrublands, Robin and Peter Adams
... Information on the history of Shrublands distributed by Robin and Peter Adams during their successful campaign to save Shrublands from demolition. ...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Balwyn Road Shrublands Carter> Ernest McArthur> Sir William Vineyards Wines Hindson> Alice & John Power> Thomas Gardens Information on the history of Shrublands distributed by Robin and Peter Adams during their successful campaign to save Shrublands from demolition. ...Information on the history of Shrublands distributed by Robin and Peter Adams during their successful campaign to save Shrublands from demolition. Includes some information on the gardencanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, carter> ernest, mcarthur> sir william, vineyards, wines, hindson> alice & john, power> thomas, gardens -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - Pet cemetery, "Shrublands", Kelly, Robin, 2001
... Coloured photograph of the Headstones, pet cemetery, "Shrublands"...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Balwyn Road Shrublands Gravestones Coloured photograph of the Headstones, pet cemetery, "Shrublands" Photograph Pet cemetery, "Shrublands" Kelly, Robin ...Coloured photograph of the Headstones, pet cemetery, "Shrublands"canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, gravestones -
Canterbury History GroupDocument - Shrublands Auction 1885, 1885
... Photocopy of the subdivision Shrublands auction sale 17 December 1885...Canterbury Shrublands Balwyn Road Rochester Road Canterbury Road Faversham Road Mont Albert Road Kent Avenue Chatham Road Carter> Ernest Photocopy of the subdivision Shrublands auction sale 17 December 1885 Document Shrublands Auction 1885 ...Photocopy of the subdivision Shrublands auction sale 17 December 1885canterbury, shrublands, balwyn road, rochester road, canterbury road, faversham road, mont albert road, kent avenue, chatham road, carter> ernest -
Canterbury History GroupDocument - Statement of cultural heritage significance. Shrublands, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Statement of the cultural heritage significance of Shrublands in the Victorian Heritage Register...Shrublands ...Statement of the cultural heritage significance of Shrublands in the Victorian Heritage Registercanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, architectural features, wolf> william, italianate style, bunya bunya, himalayan cedar, carter> ernest -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - Pet Cemetery, "Shrublands", Kelly, Robin, 2001
... Coloured photograph of the headstone of 'Dear Old Max', pet cemetery "Shrublands"...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Balwyn Road Shrublands Gravestones Coloured photograph of the headstone of 'Dear Old Max', pet cemetery "Shrublands" Photograph Pet Cemetery, "Shrublands" Kelly, Robin ...Coloured photograph of the headstone of 'Dear Old Max', pet cemetery "Shrublands"canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, gravestones -
Canterbury History GroupDocument - Shrublands, 22.5.1989
... Notes from a talk by Ian Ellis on "Shrublands" 22.5.1989. corrections by Robin Adams...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Balwyn Road Shrublands Carter Family Hindson Family St Johns Home for Boys Notes from a talk by Ian Ellis on "Shrublands" 22.5.1989. corrections by Robin Adams Document Shrublands ...Notes from a talk by Ian Ellis on "Shrublands" 22.5.1989. corrections by Robin Adamscanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, carter family, hindson family, st johns home for boys -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesAlbum - Colour prints, Sandra Pullman, Diploma and Degree Excursions, 1996-2001
... ...shrubland...Landscape Study Trip November 2001 to Brimank - Taylor's Creek shrubland....Landscape Study Trip November 2001 to Brimank - Taylor's Creek shrubland. Diploma and Degree Excursions Album Colour prints Sandra Pullman ...Photograph Album containing 42 colour photographs. Parks and Gardens Tour October 1996 for Diploma of Horticulture to Geelong Botanic Gardens 1-6,Turkeith 7-15, Glenormiston 16-20, Boortkoi 21-25 and Mooramong 26-33. Landscape Study Trip August 2001 for Horticulture Degree to Arrandoorong. Landscape Study Trip November 2001 to Brimank - Taylor's Creek shrubland.parks, gardens, 1996, diploma of horticulture, turkeith, glenormiston, mooramong, landscape study trip, arrandoorong, brimank, taylor's creek, shrubland, boortkoi -
Canterbury History GroupArticle, Mackowski, Linda, Shrublands heritage race is on, 18/08/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Article from the Progress Leader reporting on the nomination of Balwyn Road residents to the Victorian Heritage Council for Shrublands to be listed on the register....Shrublands heritage race is on Article Mackowski, Linda ...Article from the Progress Leader reporting on the nomination of Balwyn Road residents to the Victorian Heritage Council for Shrublands to be listed on the register.canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, heritage victoria, tonkin> ray -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - "Shrublands" mansion foyer, Jan Pigot, 1989
... Columns in the foyer of "Shrublands" 1989...Columns in the foyer of "Shrublands" 1989 Canterbury Balwyn Road "Shrublands" Architectural Features St Johns Home for Boys and Girls Black and white photograph Photograph "Shrublands" mansion foyer Jan Pigot ...Columns in the foyer of "Shrublands" 1989Black and white photographcanterbury, balwyn road, "shrublands", architectural features, st johns home for boys and girls -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPainting, Old Shire Hall
... In front of the building there is grass and shrubland. Trees are to either side of the buildings. ...In front of the building there is grass and shrubland. Trees are to either side of the buildings. ...Florence Tatham Mellblom (nee Henry) was a painter, naturalist and photographer. She was born at Portland, Victoria, and studied art in Ballarat. She was a talented etcher from childhood, and joined the Portland Camera club. She also produced many watercolour paintings of the historic places of Portland. She was married (1932) to Karl Enoch Mellblom.Image of a bluestone building to the back of the painting. Next to it is a smaller reddish building. In front of the building there is grass and shrubland. Trees are to either side of the buildings. The sky is blue with white clouds.Bottom left - F Mellblomfemale artists, female artist, women, portland shire, bluestone building -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - "Shrublands" mansion from the front, 1989, Jan Pigot, 1989
... Front of "Shrublands" on the occasion of the visit by the Canterbury History Group in 1989....Front of "Shrublands" on the occasion of the visit by the Canterbury History Group in 1989. ...Front of "Shrublands" on the occasion of the visit by the Canterbury History Group in 1989.Black and white photograph canterbury, balwyn road, "shrublands", houses, canterbury history group, st johns home for boys and girls -
Canterbury History GroupEphemera - 16 Balwyn Road, Canterbury, 1/05/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Real estate advertisement for the sale by auction on 3 May 2003 of "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury, with the potential for developement. ...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Balwyn Road Shrublands Victorian and Italianate Style Real estate advertisement for the sale by auction on 3 May 2003 of "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury, with the potential for developement. ...Real estate advertisement for the sale by auction on 3 May 2003 of "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury, with the potential for developement. Includes coloured photographs of the exterior of the mansion and entrance hall, and floor and site plans.canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, victorian and italianate style -
Canterbury History GroupDocument - Shrublands, Robin Adams, May 2009
... Inaugural newsletter November May 2009 of Shrublands by Robin Adams including registration sheet ...Inaugural newsletter November May 2009 of Shrublands by Robin Adams including registration sheet Shrublands Robin Adams - de Costa Heritage Victoria Anne and Michael Williams Peter Adams 3 x A4 Pages of Typing Document Shrublands Robin Adams ...Inaugural newsletter November May 2009 of Shrublands by Robin Adams including registration sheet 3 x A4 Pages of Typingshrublands, robin adams - de costa, heritage victoria, anne and michael williams, peter adams -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - Early Canterbury, 1882
... Drawing by William Tibbits of Canterbury, 1882 .Includes Canterbury Railway Station, Stationmasters House and Shrublands. ...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Drawing by William Tibbits of Canterbury, 1882 .Includes Canterbury Railway Station, Stationmasters House and Shrublands. Canterbury Canterbury Road Rochester Road Balwyn Road Shrublands Canterbury Railway Station Stationmasters House Trees Steam Trains Tibbits> William Black and white drawing (copy) Photograph Early Canterbury ...Drawing by William Tibbits of Canterbury, 1882 .Includes Canterbury Railway Station, Stationmasters House and Shrublands. Black and white drawing (copy)canterbury, canterbury road, rochester road, balwyn road, shrublands, canterbury railway station, stationmasters house, trees, steam trains, tibbits> william -
Canterbury History GroupDocument - Your Own Patch Among the Trees, Alesha Capone, 28/02/2024
... Real Estate article of the sale of Shrublands in Balwyn Road by the Herald Sun, 28 Febrauary 2024...Real Estate article of the sale of Shrublands in Balwyn Road by the Herald Sun, 28 Febrauary 2024 Shrublands Canterbury Balwyn - 1836 Coloured article and coloured photocopy Document Your Own Patch Among the Trees Alesha Capone ...Real Estate article of the sale of Shrublands in Balwyn Road by the Herald Sun, 28 Febrauary 2024Coloured article and coloured photocopyshrublands, canterbury, balwyn - 1836 -
Canterbury History GroupDrawing - Illustration, Early Canterbury, 1882
... Drawing by William Tibbits of Early Canterbury including a steam train and four carriages, Canterbury Railway Station , Shrublands and the Station master's house. 1882. ...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Shrublands Canterbury Railway Station Rochester Road Canterbury Road Balwyn Road Trees Tibbits> William Drawing by William Tibbits of Early Canterbury including a steam train and four carriages, Canterbury Railway Station , Shrublands and the Station master's house. 1882. ...Drawing by William Tibbits of Early Canterbury including a steam train and four carriages, Canterbury Railway Station , Shrublands and the Station master's house. 1882. Published with an article, in the Camera Supplement of "The Argus", 6 August 1932.canterbury, shrublands, canterbury railway station, rochester road, canterbury road, balwyn road, trees, tibbits> william -
Canterbury History GroupEphemera - Shrublands, 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury, 1/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
... Real estate advertisement for the sale by auction of the historic mansion "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury on 5 October 2002. ...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Balwyn Road Shrublands Victorian Italianate style Verandahs Real estate advertisement for the sale by auction of the historic mansion "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury on 5 October 2002. ...Real estate advertisement for the sale by auction of the historic mansion "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury on 5 October 2002. Includes coloured photographs of the exterior of the house and floor plans for both floors and site plans.canterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, victorian italianate style, verandahs -
Canterbury History GroupArticle - "Enniskillen" Heritage Alert, Robin Da Costa-Adams
... Copied from the Shrublands newsletter by Robin Da Costa-Adams during the battle to stop overdevelopement of "Enniskillen". ...Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury Balwyn Road "Enniskillen" "Shrublands" Plaisted> Arthur William McAlpin Family Balwyn Road Residential Heritage Precinct Nursing Homes Da Costa- Adams> Robin Copied from the Shrublands newsletter by Robin Da Costa-Adams during the battle to stop overdevelopement of "Enniskillen". ...Copied from the Shrublands newsletter by Robin Da Costa-Adams during the battle to stop overdevelopement of "Enniskillen". Includes history and photograph of the house, and copy of the entry from Who's Who in Australia for the architect Arthur William Plaistedcanterbury, balwyn road, "enniskillen", "shrublands", plaisted> arthur william, mcalpin family, balwyn road residential heritage precinct, nursing homes, da costa- adams> robin -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - "Shrublands" cellar, 1989
... Members of the Canterbury History Group inspecting the cellar, converted to a chapel, in "Shrublands". Edie Prest is second from the right. ...Canterbury Balwyn Road "Shrublands" Canterbury History Group Prest> Edie Cellars Chapels St Johns Home for Boys and Girls Black and white photograph Photograph "Shrublands" cellar ...Members of the Canterbury History Group inspecting the cellar, converted to a chapel, in "Shrublands". Edie Prest is second from the right. Black and white photographcanterbury, balwyn road, "shrublands", canterbury history group, prest> edie, cellars, chapels, st johns home for boys and girls -
Canterbury History GroupPhotograph - "Shrublands" mansion kitchen, Jan Pigot, 1989
... John's Home for Boys and Girls, demonstrating the meat and cheese slicer in the kitchen at "Shrublands" 1989. ...Photograph "Shrublands" mansion kitchen Jan Pigot ...Miss Appleby, matron of St. John's Home for Boys and Girls, demonstrating the meat and cheese slicer in the kitchen at "Shrublands" 1989. Black and white photograph.canterbury, balwyn road, "shrublands", kitchens, kitchen equipment, stoves, appleby> miss, st johns home for boys and girls -
Canterbury History GroupEphemera - Shrublands, [2003]
... Real estate advertisement for the sale of "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury on 3 May [2003] Includes coloured photographs of the exterior of the mansion and an interior photograph of the entrance hall showing some architectural features. ...A copy of the advertisement from an unnamed paper is included Ephemera Shrublands ...Real estate advertisement for the sale of "Shrublands" 16 Balwyn Road Canterbury on 3 May [2003] Includes coloured photographs of the exterior of the mansion and an interior photograph of the entrance hall showing some architectural features. A copy of the advertisement from an unnamed paper is includedcanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, italianate style -
Canterbury History GroupDocument - Plan fears, Progress Leader, February 18 2002
... a letter to Editor on plan fears of development of "Shrublands". Includes a concise history and description of the early history of the property. ...Peter and Robin Adams of Balwyn Road, Canterbury, sparked a successful campaign to save Shrublands. See also #1071. Shrublands Balwyn Road Carter>Ernest vineyards Urban Planning Document Plan fears Progress Leader Robin and Peter Adams ...a letter to Editor on plan fears of development of "Shrublands". Includes a concise history and description of the early history of the property. The letter also signals intentio s to fight to save the property.Peter and Robin Adams of Balwyn Road, Canterbury, sparked a successful campaign to save Shrublands. See also #1071.shrublands, balwyn road, carter>ernest, vineyards, urban planning -
Canterbury History GroupArticle, Alison Barclay, Residents join forces to protect Canterbury, 8 May 2013
... Canterbury residents groups join forces to protect history of Canterbury, many of the members of groups were involved in saving Canterbury heritage such as Maling Road precinct, and Shrublands - Canterbury Residents Action Group (CRAG)....Canterbury History Group 190A Canterbury Road Canterbury melbourne Canterbury residents groups join forces to protect history of Canterbury, many of the members of groups were involved in saving Canterbury heritage such as Maling Road precinct, and Shrublands - Canterbury Residents Action Group (CRAG). ...Canterbury residents groups join forces to protect history of Canterbury, many of the members of groups were involved in saving Canterbury heritage such as Maling Road precinct, and Shrublands - Canterbury Residents Action Group (CRAG).Article with colour photoboroondara residents action group, crag, canterbury history group, maling road, canterbury history -
Canterbury History GroupArchive - Balwyn Road Canterbury, Miles Lewis
... The Pines, Balwyn Rd (east side, south of "Shrublands". Large basement, complex shaped house. ...The Pines, Balwyn Rd (east side, south of "Shrublands". Large basement, complex shaped house. ...The Pines, Balwyn Rd (east side, south of "Shrublands". Large basement, complex shaped house. MMBW ref 2221 July 1906) Record from Melbourne Mansions Data Base author Miles Lewis A4 Typed Sheetcanterbury, suburban architecture, the pines, east side balwyn rd south of "shrublands", mmbw ref 2221 july 1906 -
Canterbury History GroupLetter - Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Reserve, Canterbury, Bennet, Mavis and Potts, Annette, 1/05/1989 12:00:00 AM
... Copy of correspondence to John Niemann Manager, Urban Design, City of Camberwell requesting the creek at the end of Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Canterbury be named Shrublands Creek Reserve, and the letter in reply from the City of Camberwell agreeing to the request....Canterbury Vaughan Avenue Flinders Street City Of Camberwell Shrublands Creek Reserve Creeks Potts> Annette Bennett> Mavis A 4 3 pages Letter Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Reserve, Canterbury Bennet, Mavis and Potts, Annette ...Copy of correspondence to John Niemann Manager, Urban Design, City of Camberwell requesting the creek at the end of Vaughan Avenue and Flinders Street Canterbury be named Shrublands Creek Reserve, and the letter in reply from the City of Camberwell agreeing to the request.A 4 3 pagescanterbury, vaughan avenue, flinders street, city of camberwell, shrublands creek reserve, creeks, potts> annette, bennett> mavis -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph, Alice (Henty) Hindson (1852-1932)
... She was to donate 'Shrublands' to the Anglican Church in 1923, after which it became St John's Home for Boys (and girls). ...She was to donate 'Shrublands' to the Anglican Church in 1923, after which it became St John's Home for Boys (and girls). ...The Henty family and their descendants were notable settlers in Australia, initially in Western Australia, then in Launceston and finally in Victoria. While most family members settled in Victoria from 1834, others remained in England and in Tasmania. The portrait was purchased by the Society as part of a small collection of Henty memorabilia and portraits from the owner of Moorabool Antiques, Geelong in 2021, which had in turn acquired the item from the estate of Dennis Alston of Alston's Antiques in Hamilton, Victoria.Members of the extended Henty family were notable British settlers of southeastern and southwestern Australia. The connection to Kew (Vic.) is that members of the Henty family owned important mansions in Kew in the 19th century. Stephen George Henty's family lived at 'Findon', and Francis Henty of 'Merino Downs' in the Western District lived in his final years at 'Field Place', Kew. Alice (Henty) Hindson, born in Portland in 1852, died at 'Field Place' in Kew in 1932. She was the daughter of Francis Henty. The portrait has added artistic and aesthetic significance as a signed photographic portrait by Lafayette Photographic Studios, Collins Street, Melbourne. The studio flourished from 1906-1930. Photographic portrait of Alice (Henty) Hindson (1852-1932), one of the daughters of Francis Henty and Mary Ann Lawrence, taken and signed by the internationally renowned London photographer 'Lafayette'. The oval photograph is encased in a brown calf skin case. The portrait represents the sitter in middle age, wearing a black dress and a white lace collar. Alice Henty had married John Hindson in 1875 at Trinity Church, East Melbourne. The couple were to live at 'Shrublands' in Canterbury from 1883. Her husband died in 1919 and it is likely that the portrait was taken after that date. She was to donate 'Shrublands' to the Anglican Church in 1923, after which it became St John's Home for Boys (and girls). Alice Henty's sister Louisa Henty died at her home 'Field Place in 1924. Alice was also to die at Field Place in 1932. Signed: "Lafayette / Melb."henty family, alice henty, alice hindson, shrublands, field place, john hindson, francis henty, louisa henty, mary ann lawrence, mary ann henty, lafayette photographic studio -- mebourne (vic.) -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBooklet, The Airdrie Story
... The Airdrie site was an orchard in 1885 when a large part of the area formed the Shrublands Estate. It became a comfortable home for twelve nurses for the next thirty years. ...The Airdrie site was an orchard in 1885 when a large part of the area formed the Shrublands Estate. It became a comfortable home for twelve nurses for the next thirty years. ...Paperback with a brown and apricot cover with a photo of Airdrie in 1936. [56] pages with illustrations, maps, photos including portraits; also appendices of Profiles and Personalities and a Listing of Bequests and sources. non-fictionairdrie house, canterbury, old age homes, society for the care of aged or incapacitated nurses, audrey williamson, rochester road, shrublands estate, george shierlaw, sharrott house -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, 3 Beatty Street, Mont Albert
... Occupants: 1891-1905 Leopold Augustus Carter, Collins Street dentist (see Alan Holt cards for details of tenants); son of Ernest Carter, dentist, of 'Shrublands' in Balwyn Road, Canterbury. 1905-1909 James Johnston Hemphill, Esquire 1909-1919 G. ...Occupants: 1891-1905 Leopold Augustus Carter, Collins Street dentist (see Alan Holt cards for details of tenants); son of Ernest Carter, dentist, of 'Shrublands' in Balwyn Road, Canterbury. 1905-1909 James Johnston Hemphill, Esquire 1909-1919 G. ...Original address was No. 1 Victoria Street; became 3 Beatty Street in 1969. Occupants: 1891-1905 Leopold Augustus Carter, Collins Street dentist (see Alan Holt cards for details of tenants); son of Ernest Carter, dentist, of 'Shrublands' in Balwyn Road, Canterbury. 1905-1909 James Johnston Hemphill, Esquire 1909-1919 G. E. Jeans, Gentleman 1919-1920 Colin Friend, medical practitioner 1920-1964 Augustin Lodewyckx 1964-1967 Mina Lodewyckx 1967- Lodewyckx family A black and white photo of a house surrounded by trees, possibly fruit trees.beatty street, mont albert, victoria street, leopold augustus carter, james johnston hemphill, augustin lodewyckx, mina lodewyckx, lodewyckx family -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Northern Hawk Owl, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... Normally active during the day (similar to the hunting habits of a hawk), they prefer to reside in boreal forest, grasslands, shrublands and temperate, cold and polar zones. ...Normally active during the day (similar to the hunting habits of a hawk), they prefer to reside in boreal forest, grasslands, shrublands and temperate, cold and polar zones. ...The Northern Hawk-owl is a nomadic and generally solitary bird, although they can occasionally be seen in pairs. While these birds resemble owls, their behaviour is more similar to that of a hawk, hence their name. Normally active during the day (similar to the hunting habits of a hawk), they prefer to reside in boreal forest, grasslands, shrublands and temperate, cold and polar zones. Located in North America, Europe and Asia, these owls can also occasionally be found during migration, in the northern United States. There are three subspecies in North America, Central Asia and Siberia. At the present time (2021), its numbers are stable and so it is therefore considered of ‘least concern’ on the IUCN Red List, indicating it is not yet endangered. This particular specimen has been correctly mounted and presented as a relatively accurate representation of the actual bird. 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 Northern hawk-owl's face features white and brown soft feathery plumage and a dark brown border around its face/chin area, with a dark cream curving beak soft yellowy brown coloured eyes. Its front breast feathers are generally off white in colour with some flecks of brown. It has a long brown tail with off white banding, with creamy white claws. The owl has speckled brown and white plumage over the back of its body and wings and some areas of more solid brown are present around the back of its neck and top of wings. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and two identifying tags hang from its right leg, while a metal numbered tag hangs from its left.Swing-tag: 38 / Rayed Swin Owl –/ See Catalogue, Page 53. Tag with faded script: No 33 Strix[?] / misarea[?] / Sweden[?] Metal tag - digits on metal tag appear to read, either ‘5028’ or ‘6028’taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, surnia ulula, strigidae, northern hawk-owl, hawk-owl, canadian owl, hudsonian hawk-owl, owl, canada, asia, europe, north america -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Common Buzzard, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... The birds’ habitat consists of woodland, shrubland, forest, wetlands and countryside, and they can live in cold, tropical and temperate climate zones. ...The birds’ habitat consists of woodland, shrubland, forest, wetlands and countryside, and they can live in cold, tropical and temperate climate zones. ...The Common Buzzard is part of the buteo genus (Latin for buzzard or hawk) which indicates it is part of the raptor group whose features include a medium to large build, a strong body and larger wings. The family includes birds of prey such as hawks and buzzards. Like their name suggests, Common Buzzards are very ‘common’ in the UK but can also be found in other parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. The birds’ habitat consists of woodland, shrubland, forest, wetlands and countryside, and they can live in cold, tropical and temperate climate zones. Similar to other raptor species, Common Buzzards make their nests in tree branches or tree forks. With finely tuned hearing, they are able to detect small marsupials, and their diet consists of small amphibians, birds and mammals. Normally solitary, these raptors can occasionally be seen with others. Common Buzzards are classified as of ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List. While there is some noticeable fading of this particular taxidermy specimen’s plumage, it is relatively well presented. The completely black eyes and string through the nose of the specimen seem to be taxidermy/curatorial choices, as this is not something that is normally found on living versions today, and the eyes of Common Buzzards are normally golden eyes with black pupils. It is interesting to note, when considering the selected artificial eyes, that the original swing tag labeled this specimen as Saleo tinnunculus Lina, a form of kestrel (known to have complete black eyes), which perhaps explains this taxidermist choice. As a Common Buzzard, this particular specimen could have had its frame and breast area bulked out a little more, as birds within the buteo genus are generally recognised to be of medium to large build. Overall however, this is a fairly reasonable and accurate representation of the species. 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.With similar colourings and features to a range of raptor species, the Common Buzzard can often be mistaken for other varieties of buteo and raptor. The bird’s plumage generally varies by location, but normally includes a variety of shades of brown, commonly with darker brown on its back and lighter coloured feathers on its breast, underbelly areas and face. These birds normally have fine bands on their tail and darker tipped wings. Common Buzzards have smaller heads with a band of yellow around the base of their small curved beaks and golden yellow eyes. This particular specimen’s feathers have faded and he stands upon a wooden perch with an identifying tag hanging from its right leg.Swing Tag: Swing tag obverse seems to read: ‘…io [? First few symbols aren’t clear]/ Saleo /tinnunculus/ Lina [there is also another illegible symbol on the tag in the centre on the second line] Swing tag reverse: illegible sections of text and the beginning of a number ‘403…[?]. Metal tag: 1032[?]taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, common buzzard, buteo, hawks, raptors, birds of prey, buzzards
