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Publication type
non-fiction
Summary
Mother Koala impatient as her cub is taken for inspection.Picture of tiny koala in pouch.
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Original
non-fiction
Mother Koala impatient as her cub is taken for inspection.Picture of tiny koala in pouch.
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
Photocopy
non-fiction
Short story about a mud-lark which was taken to the Healesville Sanctuary
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Arrival of Stocks from Northern territory
1950s
Photocopy.
non-fiction
Mr Reg Stanley's interest and help he provided to Mr Fleay at the Sanctuary, also a small part regarding the local aborigines
1950s
Original
non-fiction
Olympic Tyre Company sponsors the new platypus display plans which have been developed by Mr J Pinches.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Winifred Atwell and husband made a motion picture which is hoped will be seen on television overseas. Description of incubation of emu eggs at Sanctuary.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Artists view of new platypusary.
1950s
photocopy
non-fiction
Letter disputing the bad conditions of the inhabitants in the Sanctuary.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Mr Pinches has agreed to remain in his position until a new director is appointed.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Plight of animals in enclosures.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Numbers of visitors to Sanctuary increasing. The campaign against vandalism has been quite successful.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Description of some of the behaviour and subsequent damage done at the Sanctuary to both animals and property.
1950s
Original
non-fiction
Photograph of baby koala on mother's back. Photograph of newly hatched Cape Barren gosling, and mother emu with unhatched eggs and chickens.
1950s
Photocopy 2 pages same size
non-fiction
Architectural students studying the Sanctuary for ideas toward designing new enclosures
1950s
Original
non-fiction
Pictures of the Koalas returned to the Sanctuary after the Queen's visit.
1950s
Original
non-fiction
Exhibition of the Platypus ['Corrie'] - Wesley College Forestry Camp to help with cultivation of native flora- Parking area to be improved at Sanctuary.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Description of destruction by Wimby, the wombat.
1950s
Original
non-fiction
Members of the Opportunity Club visit Healesville Sanctuary. From donor's personal collection. Reproduction copy has been replaced with the original- 22 April 2009 [KM]
1950s
Original x 1 Photocopy x 1
non-fiction
Cocker spaniel and kangaroo in photo. Reference of mention of cocker spaniel 'Wags' in photograph belonging to Mr Jack Pinches is doubtful due to Mr Pinches dog was a border collie.
1950s
Original
non-fiction
Picture of visitor viewing emu with brood of chicks.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Increase in number of visitors to Sanctuary and reasons why.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Architecture students prepare plans for development of the Sanctuary.
1950s
Original x 2 Photocopy x 1
non-fiction
Comments on blind childrens' visit to the Sanctuary.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Comments on emus in picnic area at Sanctuary.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
A baby wombat and emu chicks new attractions at Sanctuary.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Effort is being made to feature Australian animals and flowers at the Sanctuary.
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Part of the Coranderrk- the old aborigine station may be used to extend the Sanctuary and subdivided for soldier settlement
1950s
photocopy x 1 Original x 1
non-fiction
1950s
Photocopy
non-fiction
Christmas time at the Sanctuary
1950s
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.