Although there is no documentary evidence this volume of specimens could be associated with William Henry Harvey. Harvey travelled extensively and was thought to have carried 'travelling sets' of algae. (see 'Harvey's Travelling Sets of Algae in the TCD Herbarium' by J. Parnell) According to http://www.mobot.org/plantscience/ResBot/flor/Bot_Goat/53_Algae.htm: 'Many of Prof. Harvey's specimens of the Chlorospermeae, of Green Algae, "were personally collected by myself [ie Harvey] in 1850, when travelling in America" ...'Deep purple velvet covered book of pressed Marine Algae Chlorospermeae (green algae) specimens. The specimens appear to be Irish in origin. Author Charles Morrison.date, location and botanical name included on each. These include: Morehead Mrs Griffith 1852 Moville 1853 Portrush Octr 1853 Moville June 1850 Dunoon June 1853 Green Castle Augt 1852 Port a'dorus N of Ireland 1854 Stokes Bay, Lough Sivilly July 1853 Buncrana Octr 1853 Londonderry 1852 Arran Dr Landsborough Oct 1853botany, marine algae chlorospermeae, seaweed, william henry harvey, wh harvey, harvey, dr landsborough, londonderry, charles morrison

The Australian Natives' Association was established in Melbourne in 1871 as a non-partisan and non-sectarian friendly society for Australian-born, white men. It was highly influential in rallying support for Federation and became an advocate for White Australia. A white map of Australia was commonly used to convey support for a white, predominantly British population. The St Kilda Historical Society rejects all forms of racism irrespective of the time and context in which it arises. WH Hutchison started a plumbing business at St Kilda junction in 1914. In the 1920s he designed and patented the Little Hero chip bath heater. In the 1930s his son Herbert became a partner in the business, and the name changed to W Hutchison & Son. In 1981 his grandson Harvey took over and formed the company W Hutchison & Son P/L.Gold medallion with a white enamel map of Australia in the middle on which is superimposed the letters ANA in blue and around which is a wreath. Beneath the map is a scroll engraved 'No. 66 ST. KILDA BR.' Around the edge of the medallion are the words 'AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION'. In original presentation box.Reverse engraved 'Presented to W.H. HUTCHISON President 1917' surrounded by a wreath.australian natives association