Browse Items (1888 total)

Located in the University Building, the herbarium houses a large collection of plant species, including seven specimens that were contributed by botanist Baron Von Mueller, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne 1857 to 1873. The herbarium…

From Clunes, the basalt rocks were used on the steeper slopes.

The landscaping in this area was commenced by the Public Works Department, but completed by students. While the shrubs in this area have changed over time, this specimen has survived since 1969.

Erected in 1952 to acknowledge the contribution of Sir Alexander Peacock, (who was from the Creswick area).

(June) Creswick plantation canary pine - 16 yrs old

"Quench Quick" portable fire pump. Single cylinder air-cooled 4 stroke engine. Normal operating speed 3,000 r.p.m. producing 1.8 H.P. governor controlled.

"Godiva" trailer pump.

Herbert Eric Dadswell was born in Sydney in 1903, educated at Newington College and at Sydney University from which he graduated B.Sc in 1925, majoring in organic chemistry.

In 1926, Dadswell was employed by the Council for Scientific and…