Research notes 1946-1947; 1961 memo to Chief Secretary on European carp; metal fish tags; 1 x colour slide brook-brown hybrid; research notes and newsclippings 1938-1940.

Also contains handwritten and typed research notes on fisheries, confidential (1961) memorandum to Chief Secretary by Alfred Dunbavin Butcher on the carp problem in the USA and related correspondence, "Why destroy the European Carp?" (Fisheries Circular no.6) by Alfred Dunbavin Butcher, newspaper clippings on carp, press statements on carp, copy of letter sent to landholder whose property has been treated for European Carp, lists of carp slides, Fisheries (Noxious Fish) Act 1962 (Victoria), metal fish tags, "Some Necessary Amendments to the Laws Affecting Fishing in Victoria" by L.E. Vail, circulars, forms and notes for Victorian Fresh-water Research Committee, newspaper clippings on Arthur Rylah and related subjects.

Includes issues of Game Management Bulletin, newspaper clippings, Duck Shooter's Quiz, Australian Waterfowl (Fisheries and Wildlife), Snobs Creek Fish Hatchery (Fisheries and Wildlife, 1966 & 1970), Report of the Royal Commission to inquire into Forest Grazing (1946), "Outline of the Activities of the Fisheries and Game Department, Victoria" (Information Circular no.1), folder on staff including curriculum vitae, references and notes, list of graduate staff turnover, correspondence on archiving of Alfred Dunbavin Butcher files and other matters, fisheries notes, letter from Henry Bolte (Premier) to Claude N. Austin on Little Desert.

"Evidence Presented to the State Development Committee: The Tourist Potential of Phillip Island", presented by Alfred Dunbavin Butcher 12 August 1965.

Phillip Island Koala Reserve Committee of Management Annual Report (for years starting 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969-1980), Phillip Island Koala Reserve Committee of Management membership list.

Correspondence on Arthur Howard's nomination for Queens Honours List (MBE?), Arthur Rylah Print Collection Catalogue (1970), material relating to opening of Print Collection including invitation list, form letters and correspondence, Arthur and Caroline Howard Print Collection catalogue (1971, 1975), Arthur and Caroline Howard Bequest Inaugural Exhibition catalogue, correspondence relating to bequest, Arthur and Caroline Howard Bequest booklet (Cancer Institute), Arthur and Caroline Howard Bequest draft listing of collection.

Also contains correspondence re submission Arthur Howard's name to Honours List (1971); correspondence re opening 1970-1971, including Rupert and Robert Ingpen; catalogues and correspondence 1972-1982.

Photographs and newsclippings for opening of National History Centre, Tower Hill Game Reserve, Tower Hill booklet (Fisheries and Wildlife), invitations.

Includes photographs and newsclippings; 1 black and white photograph, uncaptioned, 24.5x20.5, 6 black and white photographs 12.5x12cm, uncaptioned; letter to Mrs Robin Boyd, 1971.

Handwritten copies (1893) of Supreme Court Orders upon Charles Clayton for ownership of a gun. Also contains Close Seasons notice issued under Game Acts by Alfred Dunbavin Butcher (1951).

Correspondence, booklets, photographs (9 black and white 16.5x21.5cm, 3 black and white 12x17cm, 2 colour 12x17cm, 1 colour 9x13cm, 1 black and white 6.5x21.5cm, 3 black and white 20x25cm) ephemera for opening of The Arthur Rylah Institute, letter from Robert Ingpen, Fur, Feathers and Fins (Special Issue 8 April 1970), PWD Staff News Journal (June 1970). newsletter (AVJennings, June 1970), Walkabout (August 1970), Research Report 1970 (Fisheries and Wildlife), Catalogue for Robert Ingpen Collection of Fish Drawings, Arthur and Caroline Howard Print Collection catalogue 1975.

Contains approximately 150 cards, each with category in upper case, reference and sometimes a brief extract.

Most cards marked "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher", some "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher (pers.)" and "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher Pte.".

Topics include pesticides, fisheries, fish biology, wildlife, conservation education, environmental policy, land use conflicts, forestry. Publications dated 1958-1964. Publications mainly scientific journals, fisheries and game journals and newsletters, wildlife magazines.

Contains approximately 100 cards, each with category in upper case, reference and sometimes a brief extract.

Most cards marked "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher", some "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher (pers.)" and "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher Pte.".

Topics include game management, fisheries, fish biology, wildlife, conservation attitudes, politics of conservation. Publications dated 1956-1958. Publications mainly scientific journals, fisheries and game journals and newsletters, wildlife magazines.

Contains approximately 300 cards, each with category in upper case, reference and sometimes a brief extract.

Most cards marked "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher", some "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher (pers.)" and "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher Pte.".

Topics include game management, fisheries, fish biology, fish farming, pesticides, waterways. Publications dated 1955-1959. Publications mainly scientific journals, fisheries and game journals and newsletters, wildlife magazines.

Contains approximately 200 cards, each with category in upper case, reference and sometimes a brief extract.

Most cards marked "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher", some "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher (pers.)" and "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher Pte.".

Topics include land use, sociological effects of fish quotas, pollution, fish biology, conservation philosophy, exotic mammals, game management, fisheries, fish farming, pesticides, waterways. Publications dated 1955-1959. Publications mainly scientific journals, fisheries and game journals and newsletters, wildlife magazines.

Contains approximately 150 cards, each with category in upper case, reference and sometimes a brief extract.

Most cards marked "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher", some "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher (pers.)" and "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher Pte.".

Topics include fisheries, fish farming, administration, fish biology, alpine conservation, shark attacks, hunting, fish acclimatisation, dams, extinctions, global environment, politics of conservation. Publications dated 1956-1962. Publications mainly scientific journals, fisheries and game journals and newsletters, wildlife magazines.

Contains approximately 150 cards, each with category in upper case, reference and sometimes a brief extract.

Most cards marked "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher", some "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher (pers.)" and "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher Pte.".

Topics include fisheries, fish farming, endangered species, fish biology, conservation philosophy, wildlife, resource politics, hunting, DDT. Publications dated 1956-1962. Publications mainly scientific journals, fisheries and game journals and newsletters, wildlife magazines.

Contains approximately 150 cards, each with category in upper case, reference and sometimes a brief extract.

Most cards marked "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher", some "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher (pers.)" and "Alfred Dunbavin Butcher Pte.".

Topics include oil pollution, pesticides, detergent pollution, climate change, politics of conservation, pearling, wildlife, endangered species, fish biology, chlorinated hydrocarbons, introduced species, global nutrition and fisheries, global environment, scientific advice to government, whaling. Publications dated 1954-1964. Publications mainly scientific journals, fisheries and game journals and newsletters, wildlife magazines.

This inventory item contains assorted artwork of scenes and birdlife in southeast Australia.

Contents are as follows:

Watercolour painting of a coastal scene, signed by J. O'Brien?, dated 1964, 28.5x19.5cm;

Watercolour painting of boats at a wharf, signed J. O'Brien?, dated 1966, 27x37.5cm;

'Charcoal Burners - Barmah Forest - F. Lewis - War Years', black and white photograph, 25.2x31.5cm;

13 black and white and colour prints, possibly etchings, of scenery and birdlife, signed J. O'Brien?, 1971-72:
- "Captain Wishart's Cutter 'Fairy' entering a bay on the Southern Australia cost to shelter from a storm. This was on the 25th April 1810. He named the place Port Fairy." 1972 [colour]
- "Cormorants, Pelican", 1971 [colour]
- "Eastern Swamp Hens", 1972 [colour]
- "Reed Beds Glenelg River", 1971 [black and white]
- "Watkins Pells House - Nelson", 1971 [black and white]
- "Reed Beds Glenelg River", 1972 [black and white]
- "South Beach Port Fairy", 1971 [black and white]
- "[Swan?] Bay Jetty", 1971 [colour]
- "Storm - South Beach Port Fairy", 1971 [black and white]
- [Cormorants, Pelican], [black and white]
- "Southern Coastline", 1972 [colour]
- "Wharf [at?] Geelong", 1972 [colour]
- "Reed Beds Glenelg River", 1972 [colour]

Compiled as a service to historians and research workers by the Melbourne Diocesan Historical Commission. Calendar measures 56.6cm by 33.6cm.

1 framed colour photograph of Summerland Penguin Reserve presented to Butcher by A.M. West. Dated 7 March 1971. Taken at dusk. Shows crowd on beach watching penguin "parade".

39cm x 32cm

One framed watercolour the Arthur Rylah Institute, 47x75cm, signed by Chief Architect, 5 July 1967.

1951 Close Season Poster, 50x31cm.

THIS ITEM IS MISSING.

Includes architectural plans, loose notes and correspondence.

Includes black and white photographs of dead koala bears.

Much of the correspondence on this file is from or to J. Keith Dempster.

Bound volume.

Most documents in this item relate to the future and reorganisation of the Department of Fisheries and Game.

Other topics include introduction of a marine angling licence and fee, other licencing issues for angling and gaming, and internal staffing issues.

Includes documents about staffing issues, statistics, native fish programme, marine research and wildlife programmes.

Contents taken from a ringbinder of loose papers about the 1965 Australia Fauna Authorities Conference. The first item is a publication entitled 'Wildlife Conservation School'. Also includes other papers on conferences, training courses, statutes, etc.

This item contains assorted records of what went on at the 1965 Australia Fauna Authorities conference. It opens with a document entitled "1965 Australian Fauna Authorities Conference - Register of Documents".

This item contains assorted records of what went on at the 1965 Australia Fauna Authorities conference. It opens with a document entitled "1965 Australian Fauna Authorities Conference - Document Number 58 - Agenda Item 14.1 and 14.2".

A letterbook of duplicate, outgoing correspondence sent from the Office of the Inspector of Fisheries, Custom House, Melbourne.

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE - VICTORIA.

All of the correspondence in this file is from or to J. Keith Dempster.

Papers regarding the return of duck bands by shooters in exchange for cartridges; this was organised by the Fisheries and Game Department.

Includes mainly departmental circulars, memorandum and correspondence.

Correspondence file containing letters and other associated papers sent to Keith Dempster. Also includes publications of the Arthur Rylah Institute.

There are six booklets contained in this file; three copies of the 19th Annual Conference Proceedings in Lakes Entrance in 1969, and three copies of the 20th Annual Conference Proceedings in Melbourne in 1970.

There are eight booklets contained in this file; one booklet from the 13th Annual Conference Proceedings of Fisheries and Wildlife Officers, Mildura, 1963; one booklet from the14th Annual Conference Proceedings of Fisheries and Wildlife Officers, 1964, (possibly located at the Zoo); one booklet from the 15th Annual Conference Proceedings of Fisheries and Wildlife Officers, Bendigo, 1965; two booklets from the 16th Annual Conference Proceedings of Fisheries and Wildlife Officers, Melbourne, 1966; three booklets from the 17th Annual Conference Proceedings of Fisheries and Wildlife Officers, Warrnambool, 1967.

This file contains six booklets - background papers for the first Annual Graduates Conference Papers for the Fisheries and Wildlife Department, 1968 (2 copies); 18th Annual Conference Proceedings of Fisheries and Wildlife Officers, Melbourne, 1968; 19th Annual Conference Proceedings of Fisheries and Wildlife Officers, Lakes Entrance, 1969; two booklets from the 21st Annual Conference Proceedings of Fisheries and Wildlife Officers, Melbourne, 1971.

Single sheet assumed to refer to the 9th F&WO [Fisheries and Wildlife Officers] Conference June 1958.

Papers in this file refer to the Eight Annual Conference of Inspectors. It appears that from this year forward this conference became known as the Fisheries and Wildlife Officers Conference.

Papers in this file refer to the Seventh Annual Conference of Inspectors.

Papers in this file refer to the Sixth Annual Conference of Inspectors.

Papers in this file refer to the Fourth and Fifth Annual Conference of Inspectors.

Papers in this file refer to the First, Second and Third Annual Conference of Inspectors.

Papers regarding the Second Report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Environment and Conservation, September 1976. Includes correspondence that were written and received after Butcher retired from the Public Service. This item also includes correspondence about staffing and other papers that date from the 1960s.

Photography of wildlife possibly at Phillip Island, 28x25.5cm. Photographer is Alfred M. Bailiey.

Photography of wildlife possibly at Phillip Island, 28x25.5cm. Photographer is Alfred M. Bailiey.

Photography of wildlife possibly at Phillip Island, 28x25.5cm. Photographer is Alfred M. Bailiey.

Photography of wildlife possibly at Phillip Island, 28x25.5cm. Photographer is Alfred M. Bailiey.

Photography of wildlife possibly at Phillip Island, 28x25.5cm. Photographer is Alfred M. Bailiey.

Photography of wildlife possibly at Phillip Island, 28x25.5cm. Photographer is Alfred M. Bailiey.

Metal sign, 34cm by 24.2cm.

Metal Sign, 49.7cm by 32.2cm.

Two identical notices, 49.6cm by 32.2cm, with the following wording: "The Fisheries Acts - Inland Angling Licences - Any person over the age of sixteen years who angles for fish in this water above or upstream from the mouth thereof must be the holder of an Inland Angling Licence - A. Dunbavin Butcher - Director of Fisheries and Game".

Two identical notices, 42cm by 29cm.

Metal sign, 38.1cm by 33cm.

Metal sign, 38.2cm by 28cm.

Metal sign, 34cm by 24.3cm.

Metal sign, 50cm by 33.5cm.

Metal sign, 50cm by 33.5cm.

Metal sign, 50cm by 33.5cm.

Mounted map, approximately 35cm by 48cm., with the following annotations: "Memorial cairn C.B.T. [Ben] Cooper Sep. [September] 1974" beside arrow pointing towards a marker near Tawonga Hut; "Memorial plaque - W F. Waters" beside arrow pointing towards a marker on the Bogong High Plains; "Proposed Location Ryders Hut June 1974" and arrow pointing towards a marker near the Copewest Aqueduct.

Colour poster issued by the Fisheries & Wildlife Division, Victoria, Ministry for Conservation.

76cm by 50.5cm

Single page printed abstract from the Proceedings of the Royal Society, Volume 42, on the Ornithorhynchus paradoxus, or platypus.

The front includes the handwritten notes: "For the Rev'd Pastor Hagenauer, - With grateful thanks and best wishes, from his deeply obliged, Richard Owen".

The back has the handwritten inscription: "Kindly return this paper again after you have made any use of it as you may think fit - With Kindest regard - Yours Faithfuly - FA[?] Hagenauer - Feb. 23, 1888".

Included with the item is a note from Keith Dempster explaining the item and its context.