![]() ![]() Kevin Bent was appointed “Official” dog-barker on this occasion. “A woman phoned the office for someone to bark like a dog. They would be pleased! … Sorry for passing the buck, but I’m sure they’ll like the explanation for its absence from this household. Then I can tell them that I’ve given it to the Museum. I thought I might overcome these feelings if I gave it to you and let you throw it away instead. I’m afraid I value it very little, but have scruples about throwing it away. Anyway, they cherished this greatly and gave it to me. And seeing you are re-doing a lot of the museum if you ever have to get rid of the bird would you put me first on the list.”Ī weird donation offer via a letter: “My grandparents found or were given this yabbie (or whatever) by a driller in Central Australia. But ever since I was six, four years ago, I have envied the Pterodactyl (prehistoric bird) on the roof of the hall at the main entrance. The observatory cases are made with a much better design. I think it is much cleaner and much easier to follow. The museum received a letter: “Would like to say I am utterly impressed with the new improvements to the museum. The woman then said, “What a pity, I wanted one for a birthday present!” A woman phoned and said “do you have a stuffed vulture?” Lorene said “no, I am sorry we do not have one”. “Lorene Reid in Ornithology received a weird request. “The Invertebrate Department received a call from a person who wanted to know how he could make his snail “go faster” - prior to the commencement of a snail race!” Received any weird requests recently? Here are some of my favourites from the 1970s received by the National Museum of Victoria and documented in the Museums Victoria Archives. ![]()
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