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Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, late 19th century - early 20th century
... timber-industry... to the economy of the district. timber-industry Names are type - written ...The local logging industry had its beginning back in 1882. The first batch of timber was cut in a sawmill at Orbost on the Brodribb River.Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A very large framed black / white photograph of a large group of timber workers in a bush setting. Above and below the photograph are their names. The names can be clearly read. The photograph is on a white buff card under glass in a black frame.Names are type - written above and below the photograph.timber-industry -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Mountain Creek Logging Camp, 1955
... Timber industry...! Mountain Creek logging camp Timber industry Tawonga Handwritten ...Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. The logs could have been milled for timber at the State Electricity Commission's mill at Howman's Gap which provided a much needed source of timber for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family, they also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty worked both until 1980 when they closed it. The Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd employed approximately 50 people. An historical pictorial record of the general working conditions, type of machinery and vehicles in use in the 1950’s. Note the lack of protective clothing!Black and white photograph of the logging camp at Mountain Creek. November 1955Handwritten on the back of photograph - MOUNTAIN CREEK LOGGING CAMP NOV 55mountain creek logging camp, timber industry, tawonga -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Logging. Mountain Creek, November 1955, November 1955
... Timber industry... Timber industry Small typed note attached to the back of photo ...Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. The logs could have been milled for timber at the State Electricity Commission's mill at Howman's Gap which provided a much needed source of timber for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family, they also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty worked both until 1980 when they closed it. The Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd employed approximately 50 people An historical pictorial record of the general working conditions, type of machinery and vehicles in use in the 1950’s. Black and white photograph of logging at Mountain Creek November 1955Small typed note attached to the back of photo - Logging Mountain Creek November 1955mountain creek logging camp, tawonga, timber industry -
Port of EchucaPhotograph, Approx.1980s
... timber industry... of her design. The hull is timber, up to the water line ...The barge 'Ada' was built in Echuca in 1899. It was 33 metres in length and 6.9 metres wide and was made from timber and iron. It's design was unique as it was half-timber, and half-iron- the iron featured above the water line to prevent the wool bales from getting wet. The 'Ada' was used to carry wool from sheep stations on the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers down to Echuca Wharf for distribution around the world. The Permewan Wright, Murray Shipping Company, owned the 'Ada' and in the1930s the barge was sold to the Evans family who used it to transport timber to it's Echuca sawmill. The 'Ada' was purchased by the Port of Echuca in 1974 and is seen here on the Moama slipway undergoing restoration for Port of Echuca in 1979 to 1980. The remains of the 'Ada' still lie on the banks of the Moama slipway but it has fallen into near complete disrepair.The barge 'Ada' is very significant due to the uniqueness of her design. The hull is timber, up to the water line, then iron from the water line up to protect the bales of wool bales that it transports from water damage. The P.S Pevensey, within the Port of Echuca collection, has the same design feature.The barge 'Ada' in dry dock, on a slipway with a 4 knot marine sign is next to it. The barge is surrounded by trees and has since fallen into disrepair. Verso: 'Ada Barge'murrumbidgee river, wool, ada, murray river, barges, evans saw mills, timber industry, port of echuca, echuca wharf, permewan wright co. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySaw Logging, circa early 1900's
... timber industry.... one or two man cross cut saws forestry timber industry ...This item can be seen as a hand piece belonging to a logger or farmer spanning over one hundred or more years. The equipment was made to perfection as a hand tool and has not been improved upon since its introduction into the logging industry or farming fraternity. It can be used by one person or two (husband and wife or father and child). Its versatility is ageless. It can be used for domestic clearing of the paddocks, or for domestic fire places and stoves or commercial logging up until the 2000s (introduction of specific logging trucks that cut and treat the trees in one process).This item is very significant to the rural and logging regions within the Kiewa Valley. It has been used for domestic wood cutting and for industrial logging in the mid to late 1900s. It was used when clearing land for the SEC Hydro scheme and to allow for the introduction of the Mount Beauty construction workers' village (later developed into the town) The great advantage of this saw was that it uses only muscle power and can be located where ever a lumber "Jack" or property owner can venture. either by foot or by horse.This saw is a Warranted Superior One/Two Man Logging Saw. It has 68 teeth and is 42 inches long. At a position of one inch (2.5cm) from the end is a hole one inch down from the leading edge. There is another hole 45 cm in front of the handle. Both these holes are for a "helper handle" which when in use renders this logging saw fit for a two man operation. This is a cross cut saw for cutting down vertical trees (horizontal cut) The handle is made from wood and fastened to the blade by three heavy duty screws. The one helper handle stands 150mm high and has a 150mm wooden hand grip.The central screw has 25mm manufacturers' identification logo stamped "WARRANTED SUPERIOR".one or two man cross cut saws, forestry, timber industry -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, VR Printing Works, 1975
... donchi-pat sleeper-cutting timber-industry-orbost-railway... with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber ...This photograph, one of set of six, shows Ken Donchi, the youngest family member (at the time of photograph) at work as a sleeper cutter in the Orbost area since the 1890s. The photograph was used in an article for the Victorian Railways Magazine 1975. . It contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi family.This item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. .The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A black / white photograph of Ken Donchi driving a bulldozer in bushland outside of Orbost.on back - Pr 8769donchi-pat sleeper-cutting timber-industry-orbost-railway -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 1975
... sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-orbost timber-industry-orbost... and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers ...The Donchi family has been cutting sleepers since the 1890s in the Orbost area. This photograph , one of a set of six, was taken for an article in the Victorian railways Magazine in 1975. This was a pamphlet produced for Victorian Railways. . It contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi family.This item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years..The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A black / white photograph of a bush scene of a timber harvesting coupe used by the Donchi family.on back - Pr 8766sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-orbost timber-industry-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, VR Printing Works, 1975
... timber-industry-orbost donchi-orbost sleeper-cutting-orbost... with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber ...Pat Donchi's grandfather came to Orbost to cut sleepers in the 1890s. Pat and his sons have carried on since then. This photograph, one of six, was taken for the Victorian railways Magazine in 1975, a pamphlet produced for Victorian Railways. It contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi familyThis item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A black / white photograph of Pat Donchi, a local sleeper cutter, falling a tree with a chainsaw.on back - Pr 8708timber-industry-orbost donchi-orbost sleeper-cutting-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, VR Printing Works, 1975
... timber-industry-orbost sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-family... with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber ...The Donchi family has ben involved in sleeper cutting in the Orbost district since the 1890s. This phootograph , one of a set of six, was taken for the Victorian Railways Magazine, August,1975, a pamphlet produced for Victorian Railways. It contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi family.Name Associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A black / white photograph of Pat, Ken and Alan Donchi working a large saw at a timber coupe in Orbost.on back - Pr 8767timber-industry-orbost sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-family -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyVR Printing Works, 1975
... timber-industry-orbost sleeper - cutting donchi-family... and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers ...The three men in this photograph, one of a set of six), are all from the Donchi family who have been involved in sleeper - cutting since the 1890s. From left to right they are Brian, Ken and Alan Donchi. The photograph was taken for an article in the Victorian Railways Magazine in 1975, a pamphlet produced for Victorian Railways. It contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi family.This photograph is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years..The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A black / white photograph of three members of the Donchi family working at sleeper - cuttingin a timber coupe in Orbost.on back - Pr 8764timber-industry-orbost sleeper - cutting donchi-family-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, VR Printing Works, 1975
... timber-industry-orbost sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-family.... This item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry ...This is one of a set of six photographs taken for the Victorian Railways Magazine, a pamphlet produced for Victorian Railways. t contains photographs and an article about Orbost as "Timber Country" and a detailed article titled, " Cutting Sleepers is a Family Business" which tells about the Donchi family The man in the photograph is Pat Donchi, a member of the Donchi family, who have been involved in the sleeper - cutting industry since the 1890s. This item is associated with the timber and sleeper-cutting industry in the Orbost Region. Timber sleepers were superceded by concrete sleepers in c. 1970s. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years.The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A black / white photograph of a sleeper cutter at work swinging a broad axe.on back - Pr 8765timber-industry-orbost sleeper-cutting-orbost donchi-family -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyD.V.D, Laurie Popeye Light, 1950-1992
... sleeper-cutting Light-Laurie timber-industry-Orbost.... It is also associated with the timber industry of East Gippsland ...The video shows Laurie LIght, a sleeper cutter for 42 years, using a swing saw. There is also a video of a lyre bird display. Laurie Light was born on May 12, 1938 to parents, Arthur Vernon Light and Nellie Hall. He started work with his father, a sleeper cutter for the Victorian Railways, at the age of 16. (More info. from newsletter LAURIE LIGHT, SLEEPER CUTTER - Heather Terrell)This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. It is also associated with the timber industry of East Gippsland.A D.V.D. of pictures and a video on Laurie Light, a sleeper cutter from 1950-1992. The disc is in a clear plastic case with a black insert. It is a copy of the original. this copy was probably made in 2016.On disc in red marker : "LAURIE LIGHT SLEEPER CUTTING with swing saw and lyre bird display"sleeper-cutting light-laurie timber-industry-orbost -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyArticle (item) - Book Extract, Aboriginal History, Unknown
... timber industry... hume freeway bypass timber industry australian paper ...An extract from a book regarding a brief history of the Kulin nation of the North Central district of Victoria.An extract from a book regarding a brief history of the Kulin nation of the North Central district of Victoria. This history covered is both prior to European history and post-European history. The extract also covers current (1991) status of Aboriginal affairs and European settlement of the area.kulin nation, woiworung, taungurong, bunurong, watherong, jajowrong, wurrundjeri-willam, waring-ilam-balluk, goulburn valley, acheron valley, upper goulburn district, eildon-thornton, eildon homestead, o'rourke, thornton, assistant protector thomas, yarra valley, kilmore, mount william, jt gellibrand, william buckley, major mitchell, port phillip, murray river, yorta yorta, yowung-illam-balluk, waring-illam-balluk, ngurai-illam-wurrung, kurnai nation, protectorate system, victoria, george robinson, chief protector, willam thomas, james dredge, edward parker, charles sievewright, central board for the protection of aborigines, presbyterian mission, anglican mission, moravian mission, wonga, munnarin, beaning, murrin murrin, parugean, baruppin, koo-gurrin, acheron river, little river, acheron run, peter snodgrass, stephen jones, barak, dividing range, black spur, watts river, badger creek, healesville, coranderrk, victorian christmas bush, aboriginal and torres strait islander heritage protection act 1984, archaelological and aboriginal relics preservation act 1972, camp jungai, rubicon, warrawa college, victorian archaeological survey, hume and hovell, molesworth, broadford, william hamilton, alexandra, mansfield, avenel, tallarook, worrough, john cotton, trawool valley, seymour, pyalong, gold mining, central victoria, strath creek, reedy creek, yea, jamieson, marysville, jordan goldfields, comet mine, wandong, melbourne-albury railway, rabbit plague, narbethong, lord kitchener, puckapunyal military camp, 1944 decentralisation policy, eildon weir, hume freeway bypass, timber industry, australian paper manufacturers mill -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Pearson A M, Echoes from the Mountains and history of the Omeo Shire Council, 1969
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Township Settlers Timber Industry Mines ...History of the Shire of Omeo recounting the courage and determination of the early settlers who opened up and developed this remote region of Victorias high country exploiting the goldfields and establishing livestock and timer industries in the region.township, settlers, timber industry, mines and mining -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Meridith Fletcher, Gippsland Heritage Journal, 1994
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Timber Industry World War 1914-1918 Various ...Various items pertaining to Gippsland Victoriatimber industry, world war 1914-1918 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Allard, Peter and Alues, Geoff, Border Tales - Stories from Genoa,Wangarabell, Wroxham.Timbillica, Maramingo, Nungatta, Wingan and Gipsy Point, 2000
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Aboriginals Township Timber Industry Transport ...A short history of the life and times of residents of Genoa, Victoria, and associated border settlements. Not indexed, but has comprehensive contents list.aboriginals, township, timber industry, transport -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Anderson F B, Colquhoun Railway Siding and Railway Spur, 2000
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Transport Timber Industry Research ...Research and interpretation of the history of the Colquhoun, East Gippsland, railway siding and railway spur, and suggested management of the site by Forestec studend.transport, timber industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Trotter Georgina, Snuff Gully Sawmill and Camp Sites, 2000
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Timber Industry Settlement Research ...Research and Interpretation of the Snuff Gully Sawmill and Camp Sites in the Colquhoun Forest, East Gippsland, and recommendations for the future management of site by Forestec student.timber industry, settlement -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Meadley, Irene, Sawmill Flats/Fishermen's Cottages Sites, Nyerimilang Park, 2002
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Fishing Industry Aboriginals Timber Industry ...Research, interpretation and management recommendations for the Sawmill Flats/Fishermen's Cottages Sites at Nyerimilang Park, Nungurner, East Gippsland, Victoria, by Forestec Student.fishing industry, aboriginals, timber industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, LERHS, Notes on Bunga Creek School, 2010
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Township Timber Industry Tourism Waterways ...Folder of publication Vagabond Country by Michael Cannon focusing on East Gippsland Victoriatownship, timber industry, tourism, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, LERHS, Gippsland Comprehensive Regional Assessment, 2000
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Timber Industry Emergency Services Reminiscences ...Reminiscences of three men who spent most of their lives working in forests recording incidents and personalities over approximately forty years East Gippsland Victoriatimber industry, emergency services -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, H E McMahon, Strathfieldsaye Perry Bridge, 1906
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Settlers Timber Industry Photocopy ...Photocopy of the McMahons of the islands and their descendants plus some information on Alexander Murray local timber miller and entrepreneur Gippslandsettlers, timber industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Maffra and District Historical Society, History of Lakes Entrance, 1977
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Settlers Timber Industry Township Agriculture ...A booklet of reminiscences from teb seniors living in the local community of Maffra Victoriasettlers, timber industry, township, agriculture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Judy Hartley, Stories from Wairewa, 2018
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Township Timber Industry Railways A collection ...A collection of photographs facts and history from the proclamation of the settlement and township in the Victorian Gazette of December 1888 until becoming the thriving community in 1988 Nowa Nowa East Gippsland Victoriatownship, timber industry, railways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Light Railway Research Society of Australia, Reflections - Life Stories of East Gippsland, 1982
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Transport Timber Industry A short account ...A short account of some of the tramlines constructed to access the mountain forests for the timber required as building material in the rapidly expanding cities and towns of Victoria. These trainlines serviced isolated sawmilling communities from c. thetransport, timber industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, The Bicentenary Pioneer Register, Second Edition Vol. 3, 2001
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Timber Industry Schools Natural Disasters ...A souvenir booklet of the Rubicon Timber Workers reunion at Alexandra, Victoria. Contains short references to the workers, schools, and the hardships of life in this remote area especially for the women.timber industry, schools, natural disasters -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Harris Daishowa Australia Pty Ltd, Corporation of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authorioty Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement, 1995
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Forest Management Timber Industry A short report ...A short report detailing the history of the Eden NSW forests and the development of the wood chipping industryforest, management, timber industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1960 c
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Transport Timber Industry Black and white ...Black and white photograph taken during unloading of salmon from the Anchovette onto Hancocks truck on the Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance Victoriatransport, timber industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Ryan, Bonnie, Ocean Access Boat Ramp, Bastion Point, Mallacoota, 2000
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Waterways Timber Industry Draft Recreation Plan ...Draft Recreation Plan Dec.2000,providing a recreational link track from the Bairnsdale to Orbost Rail Trail through the Colquhoun Forest and North Arm to Lakes Entrance.waterways, timber industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Rule, Hilda, East Gippsland Past and Present, 1980
... Timber Industry... Entrance gippsland Township Timber Industry Settlement History ...History of Nowa Now for the 'Back to Nowa Nowa' in September 1980. Includes photographs.township, timber industry, settlement
