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Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Low density grouped housing illustrating the importance of retention of tree canopy in new developments, Main Road, Eltham, c. Oct 1987, 1987
... Low density grouped housing illustrating the importance of retention of tree canopy in new developments, Main Road, Eltham, c. ......tree canopy...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Date based on other similar display panels visible in images of the Shire of Eltham display at the Eltham Community Festival, 7 November 1987. display panel eltham festival infrastructure shire of eltham green wedge low density housing tree canopy Colour photograph mounted on green-painted chipboard with string on back for hanging Low density grouped housing illustrating the importance of retention of tree canopy in new developments, Main Road, Eltham, c. ...Date based on other similar display panels visible in images of the Shire of Eltham display at the Eltham Community Festival, 7 November 1987.Colour photograph mounted on green-painted chipboard with string on back for hangingdisplay panel, eltham festival, infrastructure, shire of eltham, green wedge, low density housing, tree canopy -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.Sign - Car Sticker, Croydon Conservation Society Protect Canopy Trees Car Sticker
... Canopy tree awareness...Designed to promote the retention of canopy trees in Croydon ...Protect Canopy trees Canopy trees give Croydon Character Croydon Conservation Society...Croydon melbourne Designed to promote the retention of canopy trees in Croydon A Croydon Council community grant of $800 was gifted for this project Canopy tree awareness Protect Canopy trees Canopy trees give Croydon Character Croydon Conservation Society Plastic car sticker Croydon Conservation Society Protect Canopy Trees Car Sticker Sign Car Sticker ...Designed to promote the retention of canopy trees in Croydon A Croydon Council community grant of $800 was gifted for this projectPlastic car stickerProtect Canopy trees Canopy trees give Croydon Character Croydon Conservation Societycanopy tree awareness -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.Work on paper (sub-item) - Croydon View news letter from Croydon City Council, 1994 Croydon canopy tree information
... 1994 Croydon canopy tree information...News Keeping Croydon the Natural Choice double page spread 1994 Croydon canopy tree information Work on paper Croydon View news letter from Croydon City Council ...Published quarterly by Croydon City Councilthis particular edition features the car sticker image from Croydon Conservation Society and information about the stickers is at the bottom RHS corner of page 2.Keeping Croydon the Natural Choicenews -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.Pamphlet, City of Croydon - Canopy Tree Protection circa 1994
... City of Croydon - Canopy Tree Protection circa 1994...Croydon melbourne Two page pamphlet City of Croydon - Canopy Tree Protection circa 1994 Pamphlet ...Two page pamphlet -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.Report to the Croydon Conservation Consultative Advisory Committee on Canopy Tree Strategy - 29 September 1994
... Report to the Croydon Conservation Consultative Advisory Committee on Canopy Tree Strategy - 29 September 1994...Two A4 typed pages Report to the Croydon Conservation Consultative Advisory Committee on Canopy Tree Strategy - 29 September 1994 ...Two A4 typed pages -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFilm - Video (VHS), IMP Productions, The Shire of Etham - The Evergreen Shire (Series 69, Item 4), c.1985
... ...tree canopy...Also the Living and Learning Centre, St Andrews Markets and other local markets, the Eltham Leisure Centre, cricket and horse riding at Eltham Lower Park, the Infant Welfare Centre (part of the Eltham War Memorial), how residents are mindful of protecting their historical heritage, the CBA bank and Allwood House at Hurstbridge, Tracey Naughton about the Eltham "As we are" Community Banner project and the “River of Life banner”, the Parks and Gardens office in the former Police Residence building (now the Local History Centre), Alistair Knox Park, road planning and types of roads, tree canopy, Peck's Dam, green carparks, road drainage, Gordon Ford's garden and natural landscapes, and Were Street shops in Montmorency. ...Also the Living and Learning Centre, St Andrews Markets and other local markets, the Eltham Leisure Centre, cricket and horse riding at Eltham Lower Park, the Infant Welfare Centre (part of the Eltham War Memorial), how residents are mindful of protecting their historical heritage, the CBA bank and Allwood House at Hurstbridge, Tracey Naughton about the Eltham "As we are" Community Banner project and the “River of Life banner”, the Parks and Gardens office in the former Police Residence building (now the Local History Centre), Alistair Knox Park, road planning and types of roads, tree canopy, Peck's Dam, green carparks, road drainage, Gordon Ford's garden and natural landscapes, and Were Street shops in Montmorency. ...Shire of Eltham Archives: Series 69, Item 4 This video was produced for the Shire of Eltham by IMP Productions and provides a description of the shire, 277 square km on a north/northeast axis, some 25 km northeast of the centre of Melbourne with a population of around 40,000. Scenes include Yarra River, rural settings and urban settings, housing estates, Shillinglaw Cottage, Pigeon Bank at Kangaroo Ground, the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge with reference to the fight by locals in the 1970s to save it from replacement, Montsalvat, mudbrick making and its use as a building material, the use of mudbrick in the Eltham Community Centre blending harmoniously with the environment. Emphasises people living in the area due to the qualities of life provided. Also the Living and Learning Centre, St Andrews Markets and other local markets, the Eltham Leisure Centre, cricket and horse riding at Eltham Lower Park, the Infant Welfare Centre (part of the Eltham War Memorial), how residents are mindful of protecting their historical heritage, the CBA bank and Allwood House at Hurstbridge, Tracey Naughton about the Eltham "As we are" Community Banner project and the “River of Life banner”, the Parks and Gardens office in the former Police Residence building (now the Local History Centre), Alistair Knox Park, road planning and types of roads, tree canopy, Peck's Dam, green carparks, road drainage, Gordon Ford's garden and natural landscapes, and Were Street shops in Montmorency. Planning for shopping facilities and carparks with a population of 40,000 growing to 55,000, Arthur Street Mall and carpark, local village feel in the shopping centre. Councillors and Council staff featured include Mary Grant, Bob Manuell, Rodney Roschellor, John Cohen, Alan Baker. Also scenes of Commercial Place, Diamond Valley Railway, Eltham Galley, Riverclay and canoeing on the Yarra intermingled with images of the shire from the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collection.VHS Video cassette Converted to MP4 file format 00:11:56; 79MBshire of eltham, video recording, shire of eltham archives, alistair knox park, allwood house, arthur street, arthur street mall, bob manuell, canoeing, carparks, cba bank, commercial place, council staff, councillors, cr. mary grant, cricket, diamond valley railway, eltham community banner project, eltham community centre, eltham galley, eltham leisure centre, eltham living and learning centre, eltham lower park, eltham railway trestle bridge, eltham war memorial, gordon ford garden, horse riding, housing estates, hurstbridge, infant welfare centre, john cohen, kangaroo ground, local history centre, montmorency, montsalvat, mudbrick, parks and gardens, peck's dam, pigeon bank, police residence, river of life banner, riverclay, road drainage, road planning, rodney roschellor, shillinglaw cottage, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, st andrews market, tracey naughton, tree canopy, were street, yarra river, alan baker -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.Newspaper, Picture by Lawrence Pinder of mature canopy eucalypt tree in Croydon, date and paper unknown
... Picture by Lawrence Pinder of mature canopy eucalypt tree in Croydon, date and paper unknown...Newspaper photo extract Picture by Lawrence Pinder of mature canopy eucalypt tree in Croydon, date and paper unknown Newspaper ...Newspaper photo extract -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Low density grouped housing, Main Road, Eltham, c. Oct 1987, 1987
... ...tree canopy...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Date based on other similar display panels visible in images of the Shire of Eltham display at the Eltham Community Festival, 7 November 1987. display panel eltham festival infrastructure shire of eltham green wedge low density housing tree canopy Colour photograph mounted on green-painted chipboard with string on back for hanging Low density grouped housing, Main Road, Eltham, c. ...Date based on other similar display panels visible in images of the Shire of Eltham display at the Eltham Community Festival, 7 November 1987.Colour photograph mounted on green-painted chipboard with string on back for hangingdisplay panel, eltham festival, infrastructure, shire of eltham, green wedge, low density housing, tree canopy -
Croydon Conservation Society Inc.Administrative record, Croydon Conservation Consultative Advisory Committee meeting minutes 9 May 1994
... Handwritten inscription on top right hand corner of page 1 of the Tree Canopy Protection document: CROYDON CONSERVATION STRATEGY REVISED DRAFT...Handwritten inscription on top right hand corner of page 1 of the Tree Canopy Protection document: CROYDON CONSERVATION STRATEGY REVISED DRAFT Eight A4 typed pages Croydon Conservation Consultative Advisory Committee meeting minutes 9 May 1994 Administrative record ...Eight A4 typed pagesHandwritten inscription on top right hand corner of page 1 of the Tree Canopy Protection document: CROYDON CONSERVATION STRATEGY REVISED DRAFT -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Project To Make Area green Again, 2017
... Six neighbours of moonscaped 25 Holland Rd will have trees supplied by the Blackburn and District Environment Protection Fund to be planted by the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society members to make up for the loss of tree canopy....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne city of whitehorse holland road blackburn south no. 25 blackburn and district tree preservation society berry david blackburn and district environment protection fund Six neighbours of moonscaped 25 Holland Rd will have trees supplied by the Blackburn and District Environment Protection Fund to be planted by the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society members to make up for the loss of tree canopy. Project To Make Area green Again Article Article ...Six neighbours of moonscaped 25 Holland Rd will have trees supplied by the Blackburn and District Environment Protection Fund to be planted by the Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society members to make up for the loss of tree canopy.city of whitehorse, holland road, blackburn south no. 25, blackburn and district tree preservation society, berry, david, blackburn and district environment protection fund -
City of KingstonPhotograph - Colour, Circa 1993
... The large blocks are increasingly subdivided and the existing dwellings demolished to accommodate units and townhouses, thus changing the landscape of the area and reducing the tree canopy....The large blocks are increasingly subdivided and the existing dwellings demolished to accommodate units and townhouses, thus changing the landscape of the area and reducing the tree canopy. The beachside suburb of Edithvale was previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. ...Edithvale is a suburb in the City of Kingston. It is located between Aspendale and Chelsea on the Port Phillip Bay and built within remnant areas of the Carrum Carrum swamp. The foreshore precinct comprises a wide sandy beach, with low sand dunes and numerous historic boat sheds. The suburb consists of older style dwellings and former holiday houses, combined with mid-century housing and newer homes. The large blocks are increasingly subdivided and the existing dwellings demolished to accommodate units and townhouses, thus changing the landscape of the area and reducing the tree canopy.The beachside suburb of Edithvale was previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and predominantly devoted to dairy farming and holiday houses. The farms were gradually sold and subdivided with a large number of homes built after World War II and in the 1960s. Edithvale is mainly residential with a shopping strip along Nepean Highway but little significant industry was ever established in the area apart from a plaster works and confectionary factory, both now closed.Aerial colour photograph of Edithvale as viewed from Alexandra Avenue in the north to Ella Grove Chelsea/Edithvale in the south. The area is built-up with residential housing and facilities including Edithvale Primary School, numerous churches and the Edithvale Railway station. Large sections depict the remnant Carrum Carrum swamp. Edithvale Common and the former "Duck Inn" (Melbourne Water/Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands) can be seen. Edithvale Recreational reserve, the velodrome and Edithvale Public Golf Course are prominent. The image shows vacant land in the area now known as Aspendale Gardens and the newer residential section of Chelsea Heights is not developed. A bike path has been established to cover the secondary drain. The Golf Links Court residential development located off Hughes Avenue is a large vacant block.Yellow circular adhesive sticker on plastic Black ink (marker): * (asterisk) Black type on white adhesive sticker: P000108edithvale, aspendale, chelsea, carrum carrum swamp -
City of KingstonPhotograph - Colour, 6 March 1993
... The large blocks are increasingly subdivided and the existing dwellings demolished to accommodate units and townhouses, thus changing the landscape of the area and reducing the tree canopy....The large blocks are increasingly subdivided and the existing dwellings demolished to accommodate units and townhouses, thus changing the landscape of the area and reducing the tree canopy. The beachside suburb of Edithvale was previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. ...Edithvale is a suburb in the City of Kingston. It is located between Aspendale and Chelsea on the Port Phillip Bay and built within remnant areas of the Carrum Carrum swamp. The foreshore precinct comprises a wide sandy beach, with low sand dunes and numerous historic boat sheds. The suburb consists of older style dwellings and former holiday houses, combined with mid-century housing and newer homes. The large blocks are increasingly subdivided and the existing dwellings demolished to accommodate units and townhouses, thus changing the landscape of the area and reducing the tree canopy.The beachside suburb of Edithvale was previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and predominantly devoted to dairy farming and holiday houses. The farms were gradually sold and subdivided with a large number of homes built after World War II and in the 1960s. Edithvale is mainly residential with a shopping strip along Nepean Highway but little significant industry was ever established in the area apart from a plaster works and confectionary factory, both now closed.Laminated aerial colour photograph of Edithvale as viewed from Alexandra Avenue in the north to Ella Grove Chelsea/Edithvale in the south. regents Park Aspendale can be seen in the top left. The area is built-up with residential housing and facilities including Edithvale Primary School, numerous churches and the Edithvale Railway station. Large sections depict the remnant Carrum Carrum swamp. Edithvale Common and the former "Duck Inn" (Melbourne Water/Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands) can be seen. Edithvale Recreational reserve, the valodrome and Edithvale Public Golf Course are prominent. The image shows vacant land in the area now known as Aspendale Gardens and the newer residential section of Chelsea Heights is not developed. A bike path has been established to cover the secondary drain. The Golf Links Court residential development located off Hughes Avenue is a large vacant block.Black type on white adhesive label: 6-3-93 Black type on white adhesive label: 25/9211, 6/3/93, 11.20 am Black type on white adhesive label: 9211 Yellow circular adhesive sticker Black pencil: 9211 6-3-93 arrow pointing Nedthvale, carrum carrum swamp, aspendale, chelsea -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print, Sinclair's Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, Unknown
... View through canopy of trees to house in background....Kneen 19 November 1991, "subject of an excursion." trees georgina whitehead sinclair's cottage fitzroy gardens excursion Black and white photograph. View through canopy of trees to house in background. ...Georgina Whitehead-who is producing a book on public gardens of Melbourne City Council - believes it to be Sinclair's Cottage in the Fitzroy Gardens. Note by T.H. Kneen 19 November 1991, "subject of an excursion."Black and white photograph. View through canopy of trees to house in background.trees, georgina whitehead, sinclair's cottage, fitzroy gardens, excursion -
Vision AustraliaSculpture - Object, Urban Cycle, 1975
... Expansion - Doors, windows and roofs under tree canopies. Industry - A factory with large chimney blowing smoke. ...Expansion - Doors, windows and roofs under tree canopies. Industry - A factory with large chimney blowing smoke. ...Eva Fisher was a valued member of the AFB and wished to commission a sculpture for the grounds in the front of Paterson Hall. Noted sculptor Ian Bow was commissioned and created Urban Cycle, a seven panel metal sculpture that follows the development of the local area. Prior to receiving the commission, Ian Bow went through a period of temporary vision loss, which gave him insight into how the sculpture could be appreciated by the blind and low vision community. The different stages are: Harmony - Two pelicans amongst reeds. Intrusion - Frog, kookaburra, mice, fish, lizard and butterfly. Expansion - Doors, windows and roofs under tree canopies. Industry - A factory with large chimney blowing smoke. Density - Multiple boxes, some with figures inside, are crowded beneath a bridge and dome. Decay - Boxes with broken doors and unfinished concrete. Renewal - A church with a Calvary cross over roughened surface.Heptagonal cast aluminium sculpture with seven panels arranged around a central metal pole.Thanks to the generosity of Evangeline Annie Fisher this sculpture, entitled 'Urban Cycle', was created by Ian Bow in 1975 and depicts stages of development of a city through the use of tactile forms. Further information is available at Reception. Vision Australia. Blindness, Low Vision, Opportunity.association for the blind, eva fisher, ian bow, sculpture -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDrawing - Newspaper clipping, Praise for Kinloch, Diamond Valley News, April 8, 1998, p11, April 1998
... Cr Marshall likened Kinloch Gardens to the Woodridge Estate at Eltham, which he said provided housing on small allotments while protecting much of the tree canopy, and "showed how a suburb can be built". ...Cr Marshall likened Kinloch Gardens to the Woodridge Estate at Eltham, which he said provided housing on small allotments while protecting much of the tree canopy, and "showed how a suburb can be built". ...PLANNING Minister Rob Maclellan and Nillumbik Shire president Robert Marshall have both praised an innovative housing development on a historic property east of Eltham's town centre. Both were present at the launch of the Kinloch Gardens development, where 12 new double and triple storey homes will be built along a private road in the gardens of Kinloch, a mansion set on 2.4ha in Arthur St. About 100 people attended the launch. Cr Marshall likened Kinloch Gardens to the Woodridge Estate at Eltham, which he said provided housing on small allotments while protecting much of the tree canopy, and "showed how a suburb can be built". He said Kinloch could easily have been subdivided, with a court running up the middle of the development, but the owners, the Jelbart family, opted instead for a private road on the property, sweeping around a common pond and 'village green'. ''This is a perfect example of what can be achieved in urban planning,'' he said. Mr Maclellan said the development was one of the most impressive he had seen in his role as Planning Minister Picture - Historic launch: Planning Minister Rob Maclellan (left) on a visit to Eltham last week to help launch a new housing development.Digital file only; created from scan undertaken by EDHS of item on loanarthur street, eltham, graeme gunn, houses, ian jelbart, jelbart property, kinloch gardens, rob maclellan, robert marshall, woodridge estate -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremorial Object - MIA Bracelet - Trooper David John Fisher, The Laeufers LIMA MIA-POW
... He had fallen from his rope from a height of about 30 metres above the tree canopy. It was later suggested that, under pressure, Fisher may have attached his karabiner to the wrong loop on the rope. ...He had fallen from his rope from a height of about 30 metres above the tree canopy. It was later suggested that, under pressure, Fisher may have attached his karabiner to the wrong loop on the rope. ...In 1969 Private David Fisher, a national serviceman serving with 3 Squadron SAS, became the next soldier declared missing in action. In September 1969 Fisher was second-in-command of a five-man, long range SAS patrol searching for signs of enemy activity near the Nui May Tao massif in south-eastern Long Khanh province. After patrolling for seven days in persistent rain, on 27 September the Australians had a series of sharp contacts with strong groups of Viet Cong. Outnumbered and pursued through the jungle, they called for a helicopter extraction. The helicopters arrived within half an hour, just as the enemy were closing in on the SAS soldiers. During the hectic moments of the "hot" extraction, while under fire and surrounded by the enemy, the members of the patrol clipped on their karabiners and attached themselves to ropes dangling from a helicopter and were lifted clear of the jungle. As the helicopter gathered speed and helicopter gunships moved in to fire on the enemy on the ground, the patrol members suddenly noticed that Private Fisher was missing. He had fallen from his rope from a height of about 30 metres above the tree canopy. It was later suggested that, under pressure, Fisher may have attached his karabiner to the wrong loop on the rope. An air search began within ten minutes of the incident and a ground search began within five hours. A ten-man SAS patrol searched the jungle around the site, joined the following day by rifle companies who searched for the next six days. Fisher's body was never found, and he was declared missing in action, presumed dead. He had only two months remaining of his tour of duty.Stainless steel open-ended bracelet engraved with missing serviceman's full name and date missing. In a buff square velvet satin-lined box.David John Elkington Fisher 27/09/69mia, david john elkington fisher, trooper david john fisher, 2787344, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 2nd special air service squadon, 3rd special air service squadron, sas -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionPrototype fuel moisture meter
... Fibrous and ribbon bark, together with elevated and near-surface scrub fuels act as ladders which lead flames into the tree canopy. But the availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. ...Fibrous and ribbon bark, together with elevated and near-surface scrub fuels act as ladders which lead flames into the tree canopy. But the availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. ...Bushfire behaviour is influenced by many things including temperature, relative humidity, forest type, fuel quantity and fuel dryness, topography and even slope. Wind has a dominant effect on the Rate of Spread (ROS), and also bushfire size, shape and direction. Fuel arrangement is as important as fuel quantity (tonnes/ha). Fibrous and ribbon bark, together with elevated and near-surface scrub fuels act as ladders which lead flames into the tree canopy. But the availability of fuel to burn depends largely on its moisture content. When it exceeds 20-25% not much will burn, whereas 12-15% is generally ideal for fuel reduction burning, but if the moisture content drops as low as 7-10% virtually everything will ignite, and fire behaviour becomes extreme. During the afternoon of the Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983 fuel moisture contents were recorded at Stawell as low as 2.7%. Fine fuels like leaves and bark can rapidly absorb moisture after a shower of rain, or from the air when the Relative Humidity (RH) is high, and the temperature is low. Conversely, they can also dry out very quickly. So even though the overall fuel quantity in the forest doesn’t change, the fine fuel availability can increase rapidly from zero after rain to many tonnes per hectare as the fuel dries out. This can happen over a few hours on hot and windy days. Heavy fuels like logs on the ground take longer to dry out. Since the 1930s foresters, firefighters and researchers have been working to develop quick and reliable techniques for measuring fuel moisture content. One of the most accurate methods is slowly drying a sample of fuel in a conventional oven for 24-48 hours to remove all the moisture and measuring the weight difference, but this takes time and is not practical in the field when rapid measurements are needed. But oven drying is often used as a benchmark to compare other methods. Microwave ovens are faster but can cause uneven drying and even char the fuel. They are also not very practical for use in the field. Some mathematical models rely on weather records such as rainfall, wind speed, evaporation, cloud cover, shading, relative humidity, slope, aspect and season of the year to predict soil and fuel moisture. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index of soil dryness is the most common. But complex fuels with leaves, twigs, grass etc make the predictive models often inadequate for fine fuels. The most common technique in Victorian forests until recently was the trusty Speedy Moisture Meter. Originally developed in England during the 1920s for measuring moisture in wheat and other grains it was adapted for Australian forest fuels in the 1950s (I think). Fuel was first ground using a Spong mincer, often attached to the bullbar of a vehicle, and a small sample placed into the Speedy together with a measure of calcium carbide and then sealed. A chemical reaction created gas pressure which was read on the external dial. There were important techniques with cleaning, mincing and using the chemicals with the Speedy to give reliable readings, but it was quick, inexpensive, robust, portable and practical in the field. It was used routinely before igniting a fuel reduction burn or measuring fuel moisture differentials on slash burns. But in about 1996, Karen Chatto and Kevin Tolhurst from the Department’s Creswick Research Station developed the Wiltronics Fuel Moisture meter which measured electrical resistance. Wiltronics is an Australian owned company operating from Ballarat. The final result was a kit that was portable, accurate and could reliably measure fuel moisture contents between 3% and 200%. Although expensive, it is now widely used by fire agencies around the world which has virtually relegated the Speedy to the back cupboard.Prototype Fuel moisture meterT-H Fine Fuel Meterforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest measurement -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Regent Parrot, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1880-1860
... It forages in pairs or small parties, usually on the ground, but also in the canopy of trees or in spilled grain on the ground. ...It forages in pairs or small parties, usually on the ground, but also in the canopy of trees or in spilled grain on the ground. ...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. The Regent Parrot has two separate populations separated by the Nullarbor Plain: one in the Mallee regions of eastern Australia, and the other in the Wheatbelt region of southern Western Australia. Though the populations are widely separated, the birds of each region do not appear especially different, one being a little duller than the other. There are, however, other differences between the two populations, especially in how they have fared: eastern populations are endangered, while the western population is thought to be increasing. The Regent Parrot eats seeds of grasses and plants and cereal crops, especially wheat. It also eats buds and flowers, insect larvae, psyllids and lerps. It forages in pairs or small parties, usually on the ground, but also in the canopy of trees or in spilled grain on the ground. The Regent parrot is endangered in NSW and Vulnerable in VIC This Particular specimen has been mounted correctly.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.A slim parrot with a long, dusky tapering tail and back-swept wings. It is mostly yellow, with blue-black wings and tail. There is a prominent yellow shoulder patch and red patches in the wings. The bill is deep pink. It is mounted on a thin wooden branch that is attached to a wooden mount with the scientific name located Label: T.L. 430MM / W.S. 540MM / WT. 200GMS / SEX [female symbol] Mount: Polytelis / Anthopeplus / Regent Parrot taxidermy mount, regent parrot, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, bird, parrot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - THE EYRIE: QUARRY HILL, pre 1932
... trees. On stick on label ' date unknown pre 1922 when steps were put in palms now well grown. Verandah canopy...trees. On stick on label ' date unknown pre 1922 when steps were put in palms now well grown. Verandah canopy no longer striped wooden gates gone. ...Black and white photo, 'The Eyrie' turretted and gabled roof line. Picket fence, brick pillars on gatewah with gravel path up on right to pine trees. Overgrown garden, with palm trees. On stick on label ' date unknown pre 1922 when steps were put in palms now well grown. Verandah canopy no longer striped wooden gates gone. House restored in 1998. To original colour scheme and verandahs now striped.buildings, residential, the eyrie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - CALIFORNIA BUNGALOW HOUSE, C 1930
... Covered verandah at right. 2 chimneys visible. 2 gables, canopy over bow window. Neatly trimmed hedge behind picket fence. 2 street trees - 1 each side of house....Covered verandah at right. 2 chimneys visible. 2 gables, canopy over bow window. Neatly trimmed hedge behind picket fence. 2 street trees - 1 each side of house. ...black and white photograph. Exterior of California bungalow house and picket fence. Patterned windows in bow window at front. Pergola over porch at left. Covered verandah at right. 2 chimneys visible. 2 gables, canopy over bow window. Neatly trimmed hedge behind picket fence. 2 street trees - 1 each side of house.buildings, residential, california bungalow -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Bassian Thrush, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... canopied gullies and dense forests. It forages for food on the ground eating small invertebrates and nests in tree stumps and tree forks. ...canopied gullies and dense forests. It forages for food on the ground eating small invertebrates and nests in tree stumps and tree forks. ...The habitat of the Bassian Thrush includes leaf littered and canopied gullies and dense forests. It forages for food on the ground eating small invertebrates and nests in tree stumps and tree forks. Primarily found in Tasmania, South Australia and Queensland, there are three sub-species of thrush, Zoothera lunulata cuneate (Queensland), Zoothera lunulata halmaturina (South Australian and Western Bassian Thrushes) and Zoothera lunulata lunulata/Zoothera lunulata macrorhyncha (South East Australia, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania). Because this bird is a ground foraging species, the main threat to the Bassian Thrush is the ground clearing of its habitat, and unfortunately, the South Australian Zoothera lunulata halmaturina sub-species is considered vulnerable because of the bush fires that have eliminated much of its habitat, especially on Kangaroo Island. While the overall structure of this particular representation of a Bassian Thrush is relatively accurate, some of the smaller details are lacking. The eyes within this particular specimen are not accurate. Instead of solid black eyes, this specimen has golden/yellow eyes with black pupils. Another inaccuracy is some inappropriate intrusions coming from the beak (most noticeable in the left and right close up images). From the photographs, it is unclear if this is a representative/presentation choice or a condition problem caused overtime. Unfortunately, several aging problems have also occurred over time, with the bird’s feathers fading (Bassian Thrushes have distinct dark brown and black and white scalloped plumage) and the beak which was probably once dark grey has faded to the under colour, a yellowy cream. 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 Bassian Thrush has white and black scalloped plumage on its underbelly with caramel, soft brown and black tipped scalloped plumage on its back. This soft brown continues onto the bird’s head and neck. The thrush has a white rim around the glass black eyes. When seen in flight, there is also a noticeable wide band across the underside of the wings which is not visible on this specimen due to its particular stance.Swing tag appears to read: ‘46a [the a is superscripted] / Mountain Thrush. / See Catalogue, Page 16. / The number in the top centre of the wooden perch reads '63'taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, bassian thrush, zoothera lunulata, white's thrush, ground thrush, scaly thrush -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W, C 1960s (?)
... Photo shows a woman standing on a rocky platform which protrudes out over a well-treed valley. Another rock almost forms a canopy overhead. Part of the rock on which the woman is standing on is in shade, she is in the full sun....Photo shows a woman standing on a rocky platform which protrudes out over a well-treed valley. Another rock almost forms a canopy overhead. Part of the rock on which the woman is standing on is in shade, she is in the full sun. ...The photo is of "The Balconies" overlooking the back of the Wonderland Range. The photo of typical of those taken by the Forestry Commission at that time.Photo shows a woman standing on a rocky platform which protrudes out over a well-treed valley. Another rock almost forms a canopy overhead. Part of the rock on which the woman is standing on is in shade, she is in the full sun."No. 5" written in pencil on the back.scenery, lookouts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - FOSTERVILLE GOLD MINE COLLECTION: NORTHGATE MINERALS
... People are standing in front of a jumbo drill rig, behind rig is canopy of eucalypt trees. Names from back left: John Keane, Andrew Aitkin, Warren Perrymen, Adrian Gath, Geoff Viney, Khan Oats, Ash Ryan, Dean Maltby, Vaughn Hobden, Gerard Sheppard, Brian Sewell ( standing on jumbo rig ) Simon Doyle, Chris Murrell, Brett Jensen, Tommy Donaldson, Stuart Lynn, Erran Matana, Gwen Aitkin, Chris Fellows, Greg Farmer, Kane Andrea. ...People are standing in front of a jumbo drill rig, behind rig is canopy of eucalypt trees. Names from back left: John Keane, Andrew Aitkin, Warren Perrymen, Adrian Gath, Geoff Viney, Khan Oats, Ash Ryan, Dean Maltby, Vaughn Hobden, Gerard Sheppard, Brian Sewell ( standing on jumbo rig ) Simon Doyle, Chris Murrell, Brett Jensen, Tommy Donaldson, Stuart Lynn, Erran Matana, Gwen Aitkin, Chris Fellows, Greg Farmer, Kane Andrea. ...Colour photo: group of 30 workers dressed in high visibility clothing and helmets, from Northgate Minerals Mine at Fosterville, 2009. People are standing in front of a jumbo drill rig, behind rig is canopy of eucalypt trees. Names from back left: John Keane, Andrew Aitkin, Warren Perrymen, Adrian Gath, Geoff Viney, Khan Oats, Ash Ryan, Dean Maltby, Vaughn Hobden, Gerard Sheppard, Brian Sewell ( standing on jumbo rig ) Simon Doyle, Chris Murrell, Brett Jensen, Tommy Donaldson, Stuart Lynn, Erran Matana, Gwen Aitkin, Chris Fellows, Greg Farmer, Kane Andrea. Sitting at front from left : (unknown) , Andrew Binks, Damien Slow, Jason McKinley, Jeff Norris, Ian Cowan. Photo was formerly in Folder 56.mine, gold, northgate minerals fosterville, fosterville, northgate minerals, crocodile gold, mining, gold -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPrint, Ermes De Zan, Swiming Pool, 1973
... These objects include a canopied shelter, rails, trees and part of a building. Four naked male figures (different views of the same figure) are swimming, jumping or standing. ...These objects include a canopied shelter, rails, trees and part of a building. Four naked male figures (different views of the same figure) are swimming, jumping or standing. ...Print Council of Australia Members' Print Commission, 1973Four figures swimming in a swimming pool. In the upper image there are reflected objects in the pool. The top of the image does not include the reflected object, being instead framed with a theatrical stage awning motif. These objects include a canopied shelter, rails, trees and part of a building. Four naked male figures (different views of the same figure) are swimming, jumping or standing. Foreground shows edge of pool with two deckchairs. Printed n pale blue and black inks. Mounted in cream matt with a timber frame, with glass glazing.Front: 2/15 (lower right) Swimming Pool (centre) Ermes De Zans '73 (lower left) (pencil) Back: Ermes De Zan "Swimming Pool" Etching (1973) (typed lable, upper left) 1973 (yellow sticker, upper left) -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Tram 40 Gardens Loop, 1/1966
... trees that were a feature of this location. Not known who took the photo during Jan. 1966. Note the two numbers on the front of the tram, as result of the installation of the dash canopy lighting....trees that were a feature of this location. Not known who took the photo during Jan. 1966. Note the two numbers on the front of the tram, as result of the installation of the dash canopy lighting. ...Photograph - Black and white of Ballarat tram No. 40 parked at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade. In the background are the large trees that were a feature of this location. Not known who took the photo during Jan. 1966. Note the two numbers on the front of the tram, as result of the installation of the dash canopy lighting.Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 40 during Jan 1966 and Gardens Loop.Black and white photograph on Ilford paper.In ink on rear "Gardens 1/66"tramways, tram 40, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
... canopy. Shows the Sturt St. West layout, with houses in the background. Taken in 1971, possibly August 1971 as trees have lost their leaves. ...canopy. Shows the Sturt St. West layout, with houses in the background. Taken in 1971, possibly August 1971 as trees have lost their leaves. ...Colour print of Ballarat No. 17 in-bound to the City in Sturt St. West, about to pass a school crossing. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant and a Twin Lakes sign on the front canopy. Shows the Sturt St. West layout, with houses in the background. Taken in 1971, possibly August 1971 as trees have lost their leaves. On Kodak paper. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Sturt St. West" and in top left hand corner "1971".sturt st. west, mt pleasant, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Ballarat 12 Victoria St. terminus, Jim Parker, early 1960s
... canopy lighting, but small white stripe, at Victoria St. terminus in early 1960's. Conductor turning pole, with a large number of passengers about to board, including one pram. On a Sunday afternoon? Tram has a 'Twin Lakes, every Sunday' sign on front. Large trees...canopy lighting, but small white stripe, at Victoria St. terminus in early 1960's. Conductor turning pole, with a large number of passengers about to board, including one pram. On a Sunday afternoon? Tram has a 'Twin Lakes, every Sunday' sign on front. Large trees ...Photograph of SEC No. 12, with dash canopy lighting, but small white stripe, at Victoria St. terminus in early 1960's. Conductor turning pole, with a large number of passengers about to board, including one pram. On a Sunday afternoon? Tram has a 'Twin Lakes, every Sunday' sign on front. Large trees in background. Yeilds information about SECV Ballarat 12 and the Victoria St terminus in the early 1960s.Black and White photograph and negative. Large laminated print held as well.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, victoria st., tram 12 -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook, Marysville-Moss, Snow and Mountain Ash
... They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday....They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday. ...A pictorial book of the flora, fauna and waterfalls in the Marysville district affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfirePaperback. Front cover has a main photograph of Keppel's Hut on a misty day in the rainforest. There are also four small photographs along the lower edge of the front cover. They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday.marysville, victoria, australia, landmarks, flora, fauna, waterfalls, black saturday, bushfire, nature -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook, Marysville-Moss, Snow and Mountain Ash
... They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday....They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday. ...A pictorial book of the flora, fauna and waterfalls in the Marysville district affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfirePaperback. Front cover has a main photograph of Keppel's Hut on a misty day in the rainforest. There are also four small photographs along the lower edge of the front cover. They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday.marysville, victoria, australia, landmarks, flora, fauna, waterfalls, black saturday, bushfire, nature -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook, Marysville-Moss, Snow and Mountain Ash, Unknown
... They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday....They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday. ...A pictorial book of the flora, fauna and waterfalls in the Marysville district affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfirePaperback. Front cover has a main photograph of Keppel's Hut on a misty day in the rainforest. There are also four small photographs along the lower edge of the front cover. They are of a Mountain Ash canopy, a Drosera Peltata, a Brown Tree Frog and a view of the smoke plume on Black Saturday.marysville, victoria, australia, landmarks, flora, fauna, waterfalls, black saturday, bushfire, nature
