At this time students from some State and private schools attended Burnley for 1/2 day each week to study agricultural scienceSepia photograph. Group of Agricultural Science students (from some State and Private schools) and staff.On reverse, "Excursion to Werribee Research Farm Oct 27, 1917." excursion, werribee research farm, 1917, school students, staff, agricultural science students

Not BurnleyBlack and white photograph cut out of a small strip of prints. A stallion with part of another horse next to it.On reverse, "Stallion Werribee Research Farm Oct 1917."stallion, werribee, research farm, 1917, horse

Originals and photocopies made by Peter Esdale, 1990 of Department of Agriculture - Trees and Plants: lists (inc. lists of Pears and Dahlias), 1. 7 page carbon copy typed list of trees and planting dates at Burnley Gardens 2. Carbon copy typed List of Pears for Cross Fertilization. Revised List. Mr. Wallis 1/11/18 3. Typed List of Good Dahlias 4. Handwritten letter to Mr Mclennan from H. C. Wilson, State Research Farm, Werribee requesting trees dated 8th August, 1917 5. Typed Memo for Mr McLennan arrangements for sending a list of trees to Werribee from A. ?. Richardson, Agricultural Superintendent 9th August, 1917 6. Handwriiten in pencil 5 page list of plants 7. Typed carbon copy list of Dahlias November 25th, 1918 8. Typed 2 page List of Young Trees in Nursery, Burnley Gardens, June 1, 1917 dated 18 Jun, 1917department of agriculture, plants, pears, dahlias, trees, lists, plant lists, j p mclennan, planting dates, cross fertilization, state research farm werribee

A booklet of a list of excursions that was arranged for the visiting members of the British Association for Advancement of Science which included Marysville. These excursions were conducted in August 1914. They included geological excursions as well as excursions to local attractions to observe the flora and fauna found in and around the various destinations. The excursions were to Bacchus Marsh, Marysville, Warburton and Cement Creek, the Macedon District, Emerald, Ballarat and the local district, Bendigo and surrounds, Wilson's Promontory, and the Central Research Farm at Werribee. There is also a chapter on other places of interest in Victoria which includes Mount Buffalo, the Gippsland Lakes, the Buchan Caves, Daylesford, Lorne and Sorrento.A booklet of a list of excursions that was arranged for the visiting members of the British Association for Advancement of Science which included Marysville.victoria, british association for the advancement of science, bacchus marsh, marysville, warburton, cement creek, macedon, emerald, ballarat, bendigo, wilson's promontory, central research farm werribee, werribee, mount buffalo, gippsland lakes, buchan caves, daylesford, lorne, sorrento

Suitcase issued to aircraft captains or crew by RAAF during World War II. The contents of M D Frecker's suitcase include World War II medals awarded to the owner, photographs, maps, pilots' handbooks, language dictionaries (Malay, Pidgin, Japanese), propaganda leaflets dropped by Japanese.Has historical and social significance, also research significance. Provenance known, owner piloted B-24 Liberator bombers and General Blamey's personal aircraft; item was donated by son. Great interpretive potential.Worn dark suitcase belonging to Mason Day Frekker, strong cardboard covered with 'leatherette', metal fasteners on front, with carry handle. Suitcase contains Flying Log Book RAAF, Wedding Photo, National Archives Record Search Mason Day Frecker, Distinguished Flying Medal Register WW2 x 3, Papers on Medals and Victorian Ground Crew Numbers, Files 1 - 2 - 3 - Photographs, Leaflets, Pilots' Notes, Maps - Germany (28 maps), Buttons and badges and other medals."RAAF/402653/Frecker/M.D." on top surface, "M.D.F." on front surface under handle.b24 liberator bomber, world war ii, raaf pilot, world war ii aerial photographs, a22.00