In June 1987, the government directed the LCC to carry out a special investigation of the social, recreational, cultural and ecological values of rivers and streams in Victoria, and to make recommendations on the use of these rivers and how their identified values can best be protected. Notices announcing the commencement of the investigation were published in the Victoria Government Gazette and in Victorian newspapers in November 1987. A descriptive report was published in September 1989. The Council received 75 submissions following the publication of this report. After considering these submissions, the Council formulated its proposed recommendations, which were published in November 1990. The Council received 177 submissions commenting on the proposed recommendations. The Council published its final recommendations in June 1991. While welcomed by many, the study cut across the interests of other groups and was perceived to be particularly threatening to water authorities. The investigation resulted in a legislated system of 17 heritage rivers (with significant natural, recreational, scenic and heritage values) and natural catchment areas across Victoria.

Wharf on the left side of the image was known as Top Wharf or Upper Wharf. Small house seen on eastern bank was home. Small house seen on eastern bank was home of Mr Healy Orchadist who sold fruit and grafted fruit trees. Big tree next to house was an enormous oak .Information from G ScarceTinted postcard showing first bridge over the Mitchell river, steamers and other boats at wharf on western bank known as Port of Bairnsdale Victoria. Also black and white photo of same view W.R. Lidston Bairnsdale Mitchell River Bairnsdaleboats and boating, rivers

Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Albumen Silver Photograph, mounted on Board.printed in ink on support l.c.: JUNCTION OF THE RIVERS YARRA AND WATT, NEAR HEALESVILLE. / COPYRIGHT REGISTERED. printed in ink on support reverse c.: VIEWS OF VICTORIA. / (GENERAL SERIES.) / No. 3. / JUNCTION OF THE RIVERS YARRA AND WATT, NEAR HEALESVILLE / The junction is situated about 3 miles from Healesville, and 35 miles from the mouth of the Yarra. The souces / of the Watt are to be found at the head of the Black Spur, and, being fed by a number of creeks and springs, its / waters gain considerable force for several miles before joining those of the Yarra. The "Old Bridge," at the junction, / is the name given to this crossing-place, which has been partly swept away by late floods. The depth of the Yarra here / is from 15 to 20 feet; that of the Watt, about 10 feet. printed in ink on support reverse l.c.l.: J.W. FORBES, Agent, printed in ink on support reverse l.c.: ANGLO-AUSTRALASIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, MELBOURNE. printed in ink on support reverse l.c.r.: 10 Temple Court, Collins Street West.nicholas caire (1837-1918), yarra river, watt river, bridge, wooden bridge, healesville

First timber road bridge over the Tambo River at Swan Reach officially opened 20 December 1905, after which punt was removed to BairnsdaleBlack and white postcard of the lifting bridge over the Tambo River at Swan Reach, Victoria. Man on horse standing on dirt road to Metung beside the river. Punt previously used to cross river visible against western bank of river.Tambo River (16 miles from Bairnsdale)bridges, waterways

The river in flood is the Jacksons Creek. This section of the river with the waterfall is downstream from the town of Sunbury.A sepia photograph in post card format of a river with waterfalls in flood.rivers, jacksons creek, sunbury

Moyne River Bridge 1970's North sideColoured photograph of Moyne river traffic bridge taken from the North side on the West bankMoyne River Bridge- on frontmoyne river, bridge, west side

This is a photograph of the second Snowy River Bridge at Orbost. The section in the central span could have been built after flood damage. This bridge over the Snowy River was opened on July 4 1922. It was constructed in 1922 alongside the previous suspension bridge. Its building was a combined effort of the Victorian Railways and the Country Roads Board at a cost of 35,000 pounds. It was replaced in 1976 by the present bridge after several major floods.This bridge was replaced in 1976 after several major floods.A black / white photograph / postcard of a bridge over a river. It has what looks like a bo girder in the central section. On the left is the river bank.on front bottom left - "SNOWY RIVER BRIDGE"orbost snowy-river-bridge transport-bridge

taken from across the river looking back towards picnic area on right, site of old swimming pool below Court House. Colour photograph of Mitchell River Bairnsdale Victoria. Also three colour photographs of Mitchell River at Bairnsdale taken autumn 1991 settlement, rivers, topography

These are typed notes on the use of Military maps for water supply planning. This demonstrates the value of Military Mapping containing accurate relief information that can then be used for water supply planning.5 x A4 pages of typed notes, poorly photocopiedroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, state rivers and water supply commission

Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.337.Having already drawn both praise & controversy, this main selection for the Military Book Club continues to generate discussion among scholars & readers. Though histories of World War II are abundant, few of them examine the critical errors in Hitler's approach to the war that finally led to German defeat. Joining the ranks of "counterfactual" histories like the bestseller What If?, How Hitler Could Have Won World War II clearly shows what the consequences would have been for Hiltler, the Axis, & the world if he had chosen differently.world war 1939-1945 - germany - military strategy, adolf hitler - military leadership

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the Taggerty River in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954 whilst the group was staying at Roseleigh in Marysville.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the Taggerty River in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954 whilst the group was staying at Roseleigh in Marysville.TAGGERTY RIVERmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, taggerty river

There was a deluge overnight in headwaters of Mitchell and Avon Rivers so the rivers rose overnight and flooded low lying areasColour aerial photograph of Mitchell River in flood showing Clifton Waters Village in centre and township of Wy Yung near Bairnsdale Victoriarivers, floods

A black and white photograph of an unknown man at the Taggerty River in Taggerty. The photograph was taken in 1954 during a stay at Roseleigh in Marysville.A black and white photograph of an unknown man at the Taggerty River in Taggerty. The photograph was taken in 1954 during a stay at Roseleigh in Marysville.TAGGERTY RIVER 1954marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, taggerty river

Post card of the Moyne River BridgeBlack and white photograph of the Moyne river and Bridgehe Rose Series P. 10810 The Moyne River and Bridge, Port Fairybridge, moyne river, traffic, road

This is a photograph of the entrance of the Snowy River to Bass Strait. The entrance changes location but remains open for most of the year, although on occasions is closed by the prevailing weather and river water levels. In this photograph the entrance is quite wide and near the Marlo Hotel. This is a pictorial record of the Snowy River entrance at Marlo showing an open entrance.A black / white photograph / postcard of sandhills, river water on left and ocean on right. There is a group of buildings in the background - left. on front - "Snowy River Entrance Marlo"snowy-river-entrance marlo-snowy-river

Letter on back dated Dec 30 1912 to Mrs Brewer Signed FloraBlack and white postcard showing view of Mitchell River looking east towards Eagle Point bluff and the silt Jetties and Jones' Bay small farm and buildings, hop kiln on bank opposite bluff and hop paddock. Horse and jinker on gravel road Eagle Point VictoriaMitchell River Eagle Point Bairnsdale waterways, rivers, jetties, roads and streets, transport

Opened March 1889, centre lifting span unsuccessful so shipping trade up Nicholson River effectivly terminatedPink toned scanned photograph of the first bridge across the Nicholson River. Shows a timber bridge with centre designed as a drawbridge. Woman in rowing boat in foreground. Nicholson VictoriaNicholson River Bridgebridges, waterways

Could be river bend in Jackson's Creek.A sepia photograph mounted on a cream frame of a river bend. There is a small cottage on the LHS of the photo partly covered with gum trees. Exotic trees are growing on the RH river bank.rivers, houses, jackson's creek, landscapes, george evans collection

Note with photograph says This is a view of the Tambo River about a mile and a half up from where I am staying. The river here is narrow owing to cliffs with love from Arthur. Maybe Archie MacArthers boat GowrieSepia toned postcard of a passenger launch on the Tambo River below the cliffs upstream from Swan Reach Victoriaboats and boating, rivers, tourism