Historical information
sundry veneer samples
Physical description
Wood Specimens
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sundry veneer samples
Wood Specimens
The notebook includes information about the specimens being added to the VSF Herbarium, including elevation and notes on specimen quality.
Note book, handwritten entries listing new additions to the herbarium
The notebook includes information about the specimens being added to the VSF Herbarium, including elevation and notes on specimen quality.
Note book, handwritten entries listing new additions to the herbarium
Forestry Refresher Course, 1913. The photograph shows the Conservator of Forests, H MacKay and the Chief Superintendent of State Plantations, John Johnstone, with the Forest Officers of the department outside the Victorian School of Forestry (Tremearne House) in Creswick.
sepia photograph mounted on cardboard with separate cardboard backing.
On the front: With compliments, Conservator of Forests. R. Morton Photo. Creswick. On the Back: Photo presented to Forester J.S.Ritchie, Glen Park. Passed down to Asst Supt Pltns. W.Ritchie and finally Divl Forester N.E. Division, R.J. Ritchie. On separate card backing: Forest Officers (with list of names) including J.Johnstone Chief Supt of Plantations, H McKay Conservator of Forests
Hardwood sawlog grading cards for Indian and Southeast Asian species.
Wood specimens
11 samples Papua New Guinea timbers in card covers with genus species information. Set in cardboard box with faux wood grain print.
Wood Specimens
30 items from VSF Reference Collection
Wood Specimens
59 items from mixed sources including Museum of Economic Forestry, Forests Commission Victoria
Wood Specimens
South East Asian Wood samples. A set of 78 samples in timber box with sliding lid
Wood Specimens
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