Wombats are indigenous to Australia.A wombat walks along the roadway on the way to the Avon River, near Maffra. Once the wombat reached the river it had a good drink from the river bank.wombat, avon river, maffra

Daylesford from Wombat Hill.hepburn, wombat hill botanical gardens, wombat hill, daylesford, botanic gardens, viewscape, landscape, cityscape, townscape

Panaramic photograph of Daylesford from Wombat Hill.hepburn, wombat hill botanical gardens, wombat hill, daylesford, botanic gardens, viewscape, landscape, cityscape, townscape

Digital images of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens taken on their 150th anniversary.victoria, 150, anniversary, botanic, gardens, wombat hill, botanic gardens, heritage, celebration, garden party, daylesford, people, crowd, community, womabt hill botanic gardens

Commissioned by the Friends of Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens and gifted to the Hepburn Shire in 2012. Historical Significance - In 1848, Irish immigrant John Egan took up land on the future town site then known as Wombat Flat. He and a party of searchers found alluvial gold in 1851 on ground now covered by Lake Daylesford initiating the local gold rush. Other finds quickly followed. With the finding of alluvial gold a town site was surveyed and founded in 1852. Initially called Wombat, it was renamed Daylesford. Cultural and Artistic Significance - Miriam Porter's 'Wombat' is a symbol of the Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens where visitors and locals alike love being photographed. Large scale solid redgum wombat sculpture.Artist intends to sign the work with 'M' on one leg.daylesford, hepburn shire, public art, miriam porter, wombat, art, sculpture, red gum, australian wood, australia, tourist attraction

From the 1982 Australian Children's TV Series Come Midnight Monday where 12A stars as "Wombat".Historic - Name Plate 'Wombat" - From the 1982 Australian Children's TV Series Come Midnight Monday where 12A stars as "Wombat".Name Plate - Wombat Thin rectangular black and white builders plate.Wombatpuffing billy, wombat, come midnight monday, name plate, 12a

Wombats are short-legged, muscular, nocturnal marsupials that live in a wide variety of habitats throughout Australia. A common wombat can grow up to 1.2 metres in length and weigh up to 35 kilograms. The name “wombat” comes from the Darug language spoken by the Aboriginal Darug people, who originally inhabited the Sydney area. The wombat was first recorded in 1798 by explorer John Price on a visit to Bargo in New South Wales, however, wombats are depicted on Aboriginal rock-art that date back as far as 4,000 years ago. 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 and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such 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. Medium sized stocky wombat with a broad head and two muscular forelegs and two weaker hind legs that are met with long sharp black claws. The hair is long, thick and coarse in brown/yellow shades. The head features two small black eyes that have been made from glass, two short pointed ears and a bare nose pad. On wooden mount: BMM 5901 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, wombat, animalia, vombatidae, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns

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 lithograph depicting a wombat. art, artwork, wombat, david higgins, available, fauna

Painting depicting an abstract composition with wombat and lizard. Signed and dated lower right 'Clifton 72/89'. Inscribed on reverse in pink chalk '57' and on frame 'No.2'. clifton pugh, painting, abstract, wombat, lizard, landscape

Metal and enamel brooch with stud fastener.Face: "AMBULANCE SERVICE / VICTORIA" Reverse: "WOMBAT PROMOTIONS", "(03) 3326 0333"nurse badges, ambulance service victoria

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A tree in the Wombat Gardens.wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Daylesford from Wombat Hill.daylesford, wombat hill, daylesford hospital

A large tree in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees, lisa gervasoni

An avenue of trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

An avenue of trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Early panorama of Daylesford circa 1900 with views of Wombat Hill from Western Avenue. Taken by J. J. Crawford of Mitiamo late resident of Daylesford.A unique early view of Daylesford showing large areas of vacant land pre modern development.2 B&W photos forming panorama of Daylesford township, looking South East to Wombat Hill & beyond with many buildings clearly visible. 3 women/girls in foreground. Circa 1900. Mounted on 2 pieces of cardboard, stuck together by sewing red fabrick onto mounting boards. Taken at western Avenue by J. J. Crawford of Mitiamo Victoria photographic studio a late resident of Daylesford. J.J. Crawford Mitiamo (Stamp) Donated to Daylesford & District Historical Society by (J.J. Crawford Mitiamo) (late of Daylesford) D13wombat hill, town views, clothing

Water stressed Rhododendrons in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Daylesford is a tourist town in Central Victorian, known for its mineral water springs.Panorama Looking Towards Wombat Hill at DaylesfordDaylesford, Victoria, Australia This famous holiday resort is famous for its up-to-date facilities, as well as for its natural attractions. The mineral Springs are renowned for their high medicinal elements. The visitor finds ample to amuse, in excellent fishing, boating, Boating, Swimming, golfing, hiking and riding. The district provides a wide range of typical Australian bush scenery, and the altitude of 2,000 feet above sea level as a tonic effect on all. Daylesford has modern hotels, guest houses, shops and places of amusement, also many other places of interest within short travelling distance. Bendigo, 50 miles, Ballara 30 miles, and Melbourne 75 miles, bring Daylesford within easy reach of many parts of Victoria. daylesford, wombat hill, flora

Daylesford's begonia collection was stared by French born curator W. Gascoigne in 1885. He was an experienced horticulturalist. The plants were grown again in the 1930s in a new glasshouse. Curator Bill Greville obtained 45 plants from the Ballarat City Council, 30 from Queens Park in Essendon, and soon haad 250 tubers including a (lost) one named 'Daylesford'. When Alf Headland was appointed part-time caretaker in 1956, he found tw tubers in the wood shed and became expert in their cultivation. He continuted well into his retirement when Greg Rae too over. In 1988 the conservotory was named to honur Alf Headland's work.Hot house in the Wombat Gardens with a Begonia display.wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees, begonia, begonia house, begonia conservatory

Daylesford is a tourist town in central Victoria known for its mineral water springs.Houses in Daylesford looking towards Wombat Hill.daylesford, murray views, wombat hill, streetscape