Circular sew-on cloth badge. Teal background with gold embroidered emu and the words: HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY VICTORIA AUSTRALIA around the outer edge. Red stitched border; grey backing.

emu, embroidered patch

Report of curriculum of school and its intended participation in Healesville Sanctuary's programs.

Story on lack of support by State and Federal governments for cultural programs at Worawa College in Healesville. This article represents a continued connection between Aborigal communities and Healesville Sanctuary.

Newspaper article

Mr Alf Wright, Keeper, presented this photograph to the Sanctuary on 2nd August 1957

This is one of a few remaining 1920s photographs of the sanctuary. Only photo in this collection of the front gate. Historically, scientifically and socially important to the State of Victoria.

Sepia photograph. Original photograph. Donated.

This photograph has an inscription on back donating it to the sanctuary. "'Dr Colin Makenzie, at the Main Entrance. Early 1930s. Australian Institute of Australian Research, Breeding & Experimental Reservation. Presented by Mr. Alf Wright, who was employed here at the time as a keeper. 2.8.57 WRG" - Note: Inscription states 1930s but should be 1920s

sir colin mackenzie, 1920s

The first platypus to be bred in captivity was at the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary (now known as Healesville Sanctuary) in 1943. The birth was mainly thanks to the efforts of David Howells Fleay who was the director of the Sanctuary at that time. It was approx 50 years until another was born in captivity. In 1998 another was bred at Healesville Sanctuary. Since then attempts at breeding platypus have been largely unsuccessful.

This DL envelope was used at the time of the 50th anniversary of the first breeding of a platypus in captivity. The envelope is pale yellow with brown wording and a brown and green image of David Fleay's book, "We breed the Platypus". There are 2 Australian 40 cent stamps on the envelope, featuring a swimming platypus and it has been franked with a circular stamp depicting "Corrie" the platypus. On the back of the envelope in brown wording is some general information about the platypus and also details of the first breeding .

Franking: HEALESVILLE VIC 3777 25th FEBRUARY 1994 FIRST PLATYPUS BRED IN CAPTIVITY / 50th ANNIVERSARY / "CORRIE"/

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The brochure features newspaper articles and snapshots of Healesvile Sanctuary in the 1930's.

This is a 4 page pamphlet printed on yellow A3 paper and folded in half. It features activities and information relating to the 60th anniversary of the Healesville Sanctuary. Print is dark green. The back page has a map and opening times of the various exhibits and "Meet the Keeper" times. Includes 3 photographs from old newspapers.

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Black leather hard covered Visitor book. Includes many overseas and VIP visitors, including Princess Alexandra

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