1 x Specimen of the certificate signed by T.H. Kneen, (not signed by the Director of Agriculture) dated 12th December, 1957. 6 x Cancelled specimens and photocopies - All unused. Department of Agriculture Victoria SCHOOL of HORTICULTURE AND PRIMARY AGRICULTURE BURNLEY GARDENS CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY This is to certify that DAVID JOHN CHALMERS has successfully completed the two years' course for the CertrificAte of Competency in Horticulture Director of Agriculture Signed T.H. Kneen Principal Dated this 12th day of December 1957 Red pen Specimen written across.t.h. kneen, 1957, specimen certificates, certificate of competency in horticulture

From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology, jaspar, jasper, ballarat school of mines

From the Ballarat School of Mines.Geological Specimenrocks, geology

From the Ballarat School of Mines.Copper Specimen, Broken Hill, New South Walesrocks, geology, copper, broken hill

1161 specimens of wood collected from the late 1800s to the 1920s by HT and his son, HV Wardle, Ballarat sawmillers. Various sizes. HV Wardle originally donated the collection to the City of Ballarat but they were returned to his widow in the 1960s, she then donated them to the VSF. ANDS: https://researchdata.ands.org.au/h-t-wardle-wood-specimen-collection/186462. Dadswell, G, Dargavel, J & Evans, PD 2015, 'Wood collections in Australia: a history of expansion and retraction', Australian Forestry, vol. 78, no. 1, pp. 18-28. http://dx.doi.org.ezp.lib.unimelb.edu.au/10.1080/00049158.2015.1011798Wood specimens from across the globe, originally from the private collection of Henry Thomas Wardle and his son, Henry Victor Wardle.Various markings on individual specimens

This specimen is a copper-carbonate malachite mineral. It is often found as crystalline aggregates or crusts, which have a banded agate-like appearance while also commonly found as botryoidal clusters of radiating crystals. Malachite is often bright green in colour, with dark green and blackish blooms or stripes/bands throughout the mineral. This particular specimen was recovered from the Burra Burra Copper Mine located Burra, South Australia. By the 1860's, South Australia was known as the "Copper Kingdom" due to its large amount of copper mines and huge success in the copper mining industry. Burra Burra was no exception to this phenomena, as this mining company was greatly famous and successful, being nicknamed the "Monster Mine". It was first established in 1848 and was the largest metal mine in Australia up until 1860. This specimen is significant as it highlights the historic use and value of malachite and the rarity of the mineral. Malachite is a rare gemstone which has been used in various ways historically. It has been cut and sculpted into beads for jewellery use as its rich colour and distinct yet unique patterns have made it a well sought after gemstone. Its' continued use over time only heightens the value and significance of this mineral.A hand-sized solid copper-carbonate hydroxide mineral specimen in shades of blue, green and copper tones throughout.MALACHITE / (Copper carbonite) / Locality: Burra, South Aust. | Malachite / Burra Burra / South Australia / (good specimen) / needs a wash / BBburke museum, burke museum collection, beechworth museum, beechworth, geological specimen, geological, mineral, mineraology, copper carbonate, malachite, burra burra mine, copper mining

From the Ballarat School of Mines.geology, rock

Annemieke Mein OAM is a Dutch-born Australian textile artist, based in Sale, Gippsland, who has drawn acclaim nationally and from abroad for her vivid recreations of Australian endemic fauna and flora. She was the first textile artist to be made a member of Wildlife Art Society of Australasia and the Australian Guild of Realist Artists. Mein is celebrated for making exquisite and accessible work that sits at the intersection of fine art, natural history and craft. Her intricate stitched works bring to life insects, birds, plants, and the Australian landscape with astonishing detail and sensitivity. Combining technical mastery with deep environmental awareness, Mein’s art resonates with audiences by celebrating the beauty of the natural world. She is admired not only for elevating textiles beyond the realm of domestic craft, but also for inspiring wonder and respect for Australia’s biodiversity. Her ability to blend fine art, storytelling, and natural history has made her one of Australia’s most beloved textile artists.