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Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Printmaking - Relief Print, Starling, Anne, 'Innerwest' by Anne Starling, 2003
"In my woodblock print I have focused on the architectrure, streetscape and layout of the city. I am itrigued with teh organisation of cities and in teh creation of my own image. In this work I have almalgamated site drawings of buildings, streets and various structures to create a fish eye viewof the inner west of Sydney. By creating such a cityscape I form an historical document and record of the specific place."Anne STARLING (1967 - ) Born Sydney, New South Wales A graduate of the City Art Institute/UNSW College of Fine Arts, Anne Starling completed a Master of Art in 1994 and Master of Fine Arts by Research in 2012. Human interaction with the urban and industrial landscape is central to the work of Anne Starling. She focuses on the neglect that has occurred due to misuse and exploitation by industrial manufacturers, and the social and ecological structures of areas surrounding of Rhodes in Sydney, Fremantle in Western Australia and Port Kembla in New South Wales.Through relief and drypoint prints she examine changes that occur in this environment, presenting a commentary on the degradation and pollution of land by industry and the surrounding urban landscape. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed black and white relief print (woodblock) representing a collage of various Sydney architecture. art, artwork, anne starling, printmaking, woodblock, print council of australia, sydney, architecture, bridge, cityscape -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Norm Colvin, Starling family information, 2020_
Biographical information about members of the Starling family: John Henry Starling, Benjamin Alfred Starling and Eva Jean Starling.Family lived in Greensborough2 pages, typescript.starling family, john henry starling, benjamin alfred starling, eva jean starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Benjamin Alfred Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Benjamin Alfred Starling and his service in World War 1. Ben Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, benjamin alfred starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Walter David Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Walter David Starling and his service in World War 1. Walter Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter david starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frederick George Starling, 1914-1918
A short article about Frederick George Starling and his service in World War 1. Fred Starling was born in Diamond Creek. .2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Booklet and CD-ROM, Greg Neumann, The Starling and Stewart families at Janefield, Yan Yean, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Plenty and Yarrambat, from the late 1850s onward, compiled by Greg Neumann, 2021
Story of the Starling and Stewart families over several generations as farmers in the Plenty-Yarrambat area, compiled by Greg Neumann2021 updated version: on CD Rom. 2013 version: 19 p., black and white and colour photographs and maps, stapled top left corner.starling family, stewart family, plenty river, plenty, janefield mill, janefield mill on the plenty river, yarrambat -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Common Starling, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Common Starling is an introduced species to Australia (as well as widely throughout the world), and is considered a pest due to its attacks on fruits and seedlings, as well as competing with the native bird population. It was introduced to Victoria in 1861, and has since become abundant, whose sheer numbers cause many problems. These birds are a social species, which can mass in very large flocks (murmations), and show spectacular synchronised aerobatic displays. This species has a distinctive plumage, with glossy black bodies, white spots on their backs and wings, and a purple and green tinge to their underparts and wings. This species, when moving across the ground, has a distinctive 'walk' or 'run' rather than the traditional hopping of many other bird species. This bird is a noisy species, often becoming a nuisance to people. Starlings prefer to nest in holes in trees or buildings, yet there are at least two recorded cases of this species nesting on the backs of living sheep. This specimen is a good and intact example of this species. As the white spots are large and visible, as well as the purple and green shine, this specimen likely died close to Autumn and the breeding season, when these birds get their new bright plumage. 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 adult Common Starling has glossy-black plumage with a metallic sheen, and white speckles throughout. The plumage has a purple and green shine. The irises are white. Its beak is black and pointed. This specimen appears to be male, with less white spots on its underparts. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg, and a metal tag tied around its foot.Swing-tag: 139a. / Starling / Catalogue Page, 59 / Metal-tag: 1250 (?)taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, sheep, common starling, starling, murmations, pest, australian bird -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Land Title, Certificate of Title, 9/07/1886
Certificate of Title in the name of John Pinney Starling leased to Edward Alexander, transferred to Elizabeth Jane Starling and then to Walter Downing - Cancelled.starling, john penny, alexander, edward, parish of nunawading, land sales, downing, walter, elizabeth jane -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Amateur Cycling Club, 1938
Mitcham Amateur Cycling Club handicap events, 1 mile, 25 mile & 50 mile.Mitcham Amateur Cycling Club handicap events, 1 mile, 25 mile & 50 mile. Harold Starling was Honorary Handicapper and involved in Road Cycling Racing.Mitcham Amateur Cycling Club handicap events, 1 mile, 25 mile & 50 mile. mitcham amateur cycling club, startling, harold, cycling -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, George Bell and Sons, Noble deeds of women: or Examples of female courage and virtue, 1877
This beautiful leather bound book was awarded to Ballarat College student Adela Hannah Tunbridge. According to our records Adela was born 30 December 1870 and attended BC from 29 January 1884. This book was given to her as a First Prize for French at the end of her fifth form year. It is possible that Adela attended BC from 1884 - 1886. At some stage the book has been donated to Mentone Girls High School library by 'E. Payne' and given an accession number 2923. The book has been stamped and its spine strengthened for library service. Beautiful leather bound, hardback book featuring embossed gold leaf decoration on cover and spine; 486 pages; spine strengthened with library tape; 9th edition.Front cover embossed with school crest Book plate inside front cover: 'Ballarat College crest / Arithmetic / Third form / First prize / Awarded to / A.H.Tunbridge / Christmas 1885'1877, adela-hannah-tunbridge, ballarat-college, book-prize, elizabeth-starling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Splatt-Starling Family, 1890s
Correspondence from Val Wilson and Noel Withers regarding identification of members of old photographs3 pages, Black & white text and photographsbarl splatt, johnny starling, george davey starling, splatt family -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Removing tree roots from stormwater drain, Starling Street, Montmorency, 14 December 1989, 14/12/1989
Colour photographdrainage works, eltham shire council, maintenance works, montmorency, starling street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Removing tree roots from stormwater drain, Starling Street, Montmorency, 14 December 1989, 14/12/1989
Colour photographdrainage works, eltham shire council, maintenance works, montmorency, starling street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Removing tree roots from stormwater drain, Starling Street, Montmorency, 14 December 1989, 14/12/1989
Colour photographdrainage works, eltham shire council, maintenance works, montmorency, starling street -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Laboratory Reference Book, A Textbook of Physics for the use of students of science and engineering, J. Duncan & S.G. Starling
Laboratory Reference Book - Norwellan & AUNDE North Western Woolen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDEDark Blue hard cover book with Gold writing on spineJohn T. Bennett manufacturing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Land Title, Certificate of Title, 4/04/1884
Certificate of Title dated 4 April 1884 in the name of John Penny Starling. The land is between Whitehorse Road and 'Clarkes Road'. The land was leased to Edward Alexander and passed to Elizabeth Jane Starling in 1886.starling, john penny, alexander, edward, parish of nunawading, elizabeth jane, land sales, john penney -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Common Starling, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1861
Common Starlings are a noisy bird that typically inhabit urban and rural areas, especially those with short grass for easy foraging, though can occasionally be found in open forests or along costal areas. They are native to a wide area of Eurasia and the North of Africa, though have been introduced to North America, some nations in South America, Fiji, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. They live in large flocks that fly together in strong unison, and have a range of loud calls. Male Common Starlings usually have brown eyes, in contrast to the light coloured eyes of the taxidermy mount. Otherwise, the specimen bears a reasonable resemblance to a typical Common Starlings. 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 Common Starling is covered in black feathers that each have a metallic orange edge. This gives the appearance of small dots across its head and neck, larger dots along its underbelly and back, and lines along the outer feathers of the wings. Its beak is yellow and its eyes are a light blue with a black pupil. The bird is stretched tall with its head turned towards the left and slightly tilted right. The specimen stands on a brown, wooden perch with a circular bar, curved stand, and circular base. The left leg has a metal tag and a swing-tag tied around it and the right leg has two swing-tags tied around it, one of which is torn.Metal Tag: 4256 Swing-Tag 1: Sturnus vulga[illegible]is / male, adult / 25 January 1861 / near Leiden / Swing-Tag 2: Tris grey-brown / Feet black - brown / Bill brown / 4256 / Swing-Tag 3 (torn): ng / e Page 58taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, starling, european starling, common starling, european bird -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Red-Winged Blackbird, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The red-winged blackbird is native to North America. They live in a verity of places from southern Alaska at its northern most point, to the Yucatan peninsula in the south and covers the greater part of the continent reaching from the Pacific coast of California and Canada to the eastern seaboard. Populations that are most northerly migrate south after the mating season, but some of the populations in the central and western United States, Central America and the Gulf Coast are resident year-round. In the breeding season, Red-winged blackbirds are found in a range of fresh and saltwater environments, including in small trees and bushes along marshes and watercourses, in agricultural areas and dry meadows. During migration, they can be found in, pastures, prairies and cultivated fields. They are polygamous. In the north, the early arrival and tumbling song of these birds are welcome indications of spring's return. The Red-winged blackbirds are known for their scarlet and yellow shoulder patches on this specimen are rather dull and the feathers are not as glossy black as they are in other images. 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 is one of the most common birds in North America and is the most boldly coloured one. The males are glossy-black with shoulder patches of scarlet and yellow which they are able to puff up or hide according to their level of confidence. Females look like a big, dark sparrow, being a subdued, streaky brown. This specimen has the colouring of the male Red-Winged Blackbird which helps to identify it as such.Swing-Tag: 137a. / Red-winged Starling / Catalogue page, 58 / Tag: A. 4429taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, american birds, north america, red-winged blackbird, red-winged starling, migratory, alaska, canada, saltwater -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Barry Green, Remembrance Day 2016: a Reflection / Barry Green, 11/11/2016
Text of speech given by Rev Barry Green at the 2016 Greensborough RSL Remembrance Day Service. The topic of the speech is "Mateship" and Greensborough locals Fred Starling, Walter Starling and Fred Godber. Also remembered is Joseph Evans, who saved a young girl from drowning. All men were Anzacs. [Mentions Ivy Partington]2 pages text of article, 1 photocopied page from "Fine Spirit and Pluck"anzacs, greensborough rsl, remembrance day 2016, starling family, joseph evans, herbert godber -
Briagolong RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Coldstream Guards
PlaqueColdstream Guards Royal Army Chaplains' Department Padre Cyril J Starling Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Penseplaque -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Gibson et al, Keith Luxford in Main Street backyard 1950, 1950_01
Keith Luxford in backyard in January 1950, Grimshaw Street behind; and at left; a new horse on Mr Starling's land.Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Gibson et al, Keith Luxford in backyard, January 1950, 1950_01
Keith Luxford in backyard in January 1950, Grimshaw Street behind at right and showing rear of Mr Starling's homeDigital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, starling family, grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Evelyn Harrap, Harrap to Partington 1990, 14/05/1990
Request from Mrs Harrap to Alan Partington for information on the Starling family [who had a small mill on the Plenty River].Typed letter, one page.starling family, alan partington, evelyn harrap (nee harris) -
Briagolong RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Royal Army Chaplains Department
PlaqueRoyal Army Chaplains' Department 'In this sign Conquer' Major (Padre) Cyril J Starling CG, SWB, Royal Welsh, ACF (Mons) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Report, Blackburn Hotel, 1884 - 1969
List of leaseholders of Blackburn Hotel, Whitehorse Road, Blackburn.List of leaseholders of Blackburn Hotel, Whitehorse Road, Blackburn.List of leaseholders of Blackburn Hotel, Whitehorse Road, Blackburn.blackburn hotel, starling, john penny, alexander, edward, hotels, land titles, carlton and united breweries ltd. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Marguerite Marshall, Former Methodist Church, Plenty, 5 August 2008
In 1924, the Methodist Church opened at the corner of River Ave and Yan Yean Road, Plenty. It was a simple weatherboard gabled building. The church developed a strong community life with celebrations as well as worships, Sundays Schools and social events. It closed in 1979. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p113 In 1924, the Methodist Church, (which closed in 1976), opened at the corner of River Avenue and Yan Yean Road. Church members including George Starling and Ernest Osmond, built the simple weatherboard gabled building.3 The church developed a strong community life, with celebrations as well as worship through Sunday School anniversaries, picnics, harvest festivals and youth groups. Many volunteers worked hard for the church - teaching Sunday School and ferrying young people to events, sometimes in the backs of trucks and furniture vans. Children from the Sutherland Homes were brought to church by their Matron – a ‘grim martinet’! Members included the Ashton, Reid, Harris, McLachlan, Hopkin, Rose and Stuchbery families. The first wedding was for Vida McLachlan and Ray Stuchbery.4This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, methodist church, plenty -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Red-Winged Blackbird, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The red-winged blackbird is native to North America. They live in a verity of places from southern Alaska at its northern most point, to the Yucatan peninsula in the south and covers the greater part of the continent reaching from the Pacific coast of California and Canada to the eastern seaboard. Populations that are most northerly migrate south after the mating season, but some of the populations in the central and western United States, Central America and the Gulf Coast are resident year-round. In the breeding season, Red-winged blackbirds are found in a range of fresh and saltwater environments, including in small trees and bushes along marshes and watercourses, in agricultural areas and dry meadows. During migration, they can be found in, pastures, prairies and cultivated fields. They are polygamous. The Red-winged blackbirds are known for their scarlet and yellow shoulder patches but on this specimen are rather dull and the feathers are not as glossy black as they are in other images. It is mounted accurately but the feathers appear to be ruffled. 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 Red-Winged Blackbird is one of the most common birds in North America and is the most boldly coloured one. The males are glossy-black with shoulder patches of scarlet and yellow which they are able to puff up or hide according to their level of confidence. Females look like a big, dark sparrow, being a subdued, streaky brown. The colouring of this particular specimen identifies it as male.[torn] page 58 / Tag: A. 4423taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, american birds, north america, red-winged blackbird, red-winged starling, migratory, alaska, canada, saltwater -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, A Textbook of Physics, 1929
Blue cloth covered book of 1095 pages.non-fictionphysics, j. duncan, s.g. starling -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, 321 Imagined Settlement, May 2018
"321 Imagined Settlement" Book with sketch of 321 Esplanade East on bottom half and black at top with white title and authors name in red."To the members of the PMH&PS. Thanks for all of your assistance with my book. Ray Jelley."built environment - domestic, families, ray jelley, esplanade east, john philipson, william basford, hugh trainor, mathias larkin, joseph overend, janet overend, john bichard grut, john lumsden, ellen lumsden, william stapleton, george burrows, william gedge, david kelly, mrs e e watkins, robert bryant, emily sanderson, marilyn johnson, lora starling