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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Work proceeding inside the coffer dam (2), August 1927, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 26. Work proceeding inside the coffer dam. This view was taken from the edge of the cut for the South Wing Wall foundations looking from the opposite direction to that of the preceding photograph, the curving downstream face of the main wall being seen beyond the steam navvy. This view shows the way in which the concrete paddocks are stepped and broken jointed vertically and horizontally. In the distance is the North Wing Wall and Power House stack beyond it. New South Wales, August 1927.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Needle valves, August 1927, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 34. Needle Valves. Some of the needle valves in parts stacked ready for removal by the cableway to their positions on the outlets. There are seven of these, 7 feet 6 inches in diameter. The heaviest single part weighs about 10 tons. New South Wales. August 1927. A needle valve is a type of valve which can be used to regulate flow of a substance, usually either gas or water, through an appliance or system. The unique feature of the value is the inclusion of a small plunger, with a shape akin to a needle.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - View along the face of the quarry, August 1927, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 35. Quarry. View along the face of the quarry. Granite is being quarried here for the concrete material. Blocks from 2-8 tons in weight are reserved for “plums”. Quantities of large size spalls are sent to Victoria for the toe of the embankment and other purposes but the greatest proportion of the stone is crushed at the quarry to 2½ inches gauge for concrete aggregate. Two steam navvies and two steam travelling cranes are at work on the face. New South Wales. August 1927.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
Parks Victoria - State Coal Mine - Wonthaggi
Notebook, "Victorian Railways Notebook", C 1950's
Notebook used to record bags of horse feed at the different mine areas.Dirty brown cardboard cover, grey binding tape on spine. Black text on front cover.Victorian Railways. Notebook 1875-49 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Light box
Light box from Queenscliff's Hume tower [red] operated on gas and electricity -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Introduction - Part 2, Department of Public Works, N.S.W, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. (continued from previous image). have been completed, Locks Nos. 2, 4 and 6, also in South Australia, are under construction. In the description of the Hume Dam the following emendations have to be made. The total length will be 5,300 feet of which 4,258 feet will consist of an earthen embankment. The maximum depth of water conserved will be 24 feet more than originally intended with an additional allowance of 9 feet for surcharge, the total capacity will be 2,000,000 acre feet, the water surface at full supply level 44,000 acres, and provision is being made for a flood discharge of 182,000 cusecs. For handy reference, the main dimensions and figures and comparisons with other dams throughout the world are given in a tabulated statement attached. The Hume Reservoir will be the largest in the British Empire. Photographs showing the work at various stages of construction are appended. The Resident Engineer for New South Wales from the start of the work until his recent promotion to the position of Inspecting Engineer was Mr J. Keith Ross, M.A., B.Sc., A.M.Inst.C.E., who has been succeeded by Mr S.W. Jones, B.E., A.M.Inst.C.E. The Resident Engineer for Victoria is Mr A.W. Johnson, B.E. (Signed) M. Inst.C.E. Chief Engineer New South Wales Constructing Authority 27th October 1927. hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Poster - Poem, ANZACS
Mitcham RSL MemorabiliaTribute to ANZACSPoem by Edgar Wallace -English written 1875-1932Soldier with rifledocuments, posters -
Clunes Museum
Plan - TITLE PLAN CAMPBELLTOWN, PARISH OF CAMPBELLTOWN, 1876
1 PAGE PHOTCOPY OF LAND TITLE PLANS 18752658 C 364 PARISH OF CAMPBELLTOWN COUNT OF TALBOT COMPILED BY CHARLES MCDONALS 1876campbelltown titles plan, photo-lithographic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BACK TO SOUTH MANDURANG P.S. CENTENARY 1875 - 1975, 1975
'Back to South Mandurang Primary School ( No. 1628 ) Centenary 1875 - 1975. Souvenir booklet. Includes photographs. Overview of school history from 1875 - pupils, buildings, events.South Mandurang Primary School.school, centenary, south mandurang, south mandurang primary school, education, centenary, bendigo. -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Sport Certificates, 2006
White booklet with black spine and black text, WHS logo and scroll image for use at a presentation assembly containing: 26 2005 Hume region student sports awards 22 2006 Hume region student sports awards WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL Yr 7, 8 & 9 PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY Friday 8th December, 2006 1:50pm Assembly Hall -
National Wool Museum
Pennant
WODONGA VICTORIA The Pollard Archway Hume Weirwodonga, victoria -
Hume City Civic Collection
T-Shirt, 2000
Produced for use in the CIP(City Improvement Program) 2000 and worn by Staff and school children on Community Participation Day, 15/11/2000 as part of "Improve Our City Week" CIP was initiated in 1999.White T-shirt with blue, green, yellow and white logo for Improve our City Week on front and back."Participation/ Hume/Improve/Our City/Week"hume city council, george evans collection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Excavations for foundations inside coffer dam, January 1927, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 21. Excavations for foundations inside coffer dam. New South Wales. January 1927. Cofferdams are temporary structures used where construction is being carried out in areas submerged in water. They are most commonly used to facilitate the construction or repair of dams, piers and bridges. To divert the river, a Coffer Dam was built across the old bed above and below the Dam site and tying into the end of the concrete wall built inside the levee bank. This completely surrounded the remainder of the site of the Dam and south wing wall, including an area of 12½ acres. hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction, coffer dam -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Journal series, The Council of Law Reporting, The law reports: Exchequer division, 1866
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithNo. of volumes: 15 Volume range: Vol. 1 (1865) - Vol. 10 (1875), Vol. 1 (1875) - Vol. 5 (1880) Editor: Bulwer, J. R. (1865-1880) -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Driving first row of piles for coffer dam across the river, December 1925, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 19. Driving first row of piles for coffer dam across the river. New South Wales. December 1925. Cofferdams are temporary structures used where construction is being carried out in areas submerged in water. They are most commonly used to facilitate the construction or repair of dams, piers and bridges. To divert the river, a Coffer Dam was built across the old bed above and below the Dam site and tying into the end of the concrete wall built inside the levee bank. This completely surrounded the remainder of the site of the Dam and south wing wall, including an area of 12½ acres. hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Section of completed coffer dam, January 1927, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 20. Section of completed coffer dam with river diverted over the concrete foundations of dam that were placed during the first stage of operations. New South Wales. January 1927. Cofferdams are temporary structures used where construction is being carried out in areas submerged in water. They are most commonly used to facilitate the construction or repair of dams, piers and bridges. To divert the river, a Coffer Dam was built across the old bed above and below the Dam site and tying into the end of the concrete wall built inside the levee bank. This completely surrounded the remainder of the site of the Dam and south wing wall, including an area of 12½ acres. hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Mullens Family at Anderson's Creek/Warrandyte
Covering Mullen's Family at Anderson's Creek/Warrandyte from 1875 to 1939 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque - Silver plaque, 1875
Reverend Edwin Iredale Watkin, D.D. (1839-1916) was born in Sydney and spent his early life in New Zealand before coming to Australia . He began his Wesleyan ministry in 1859. He was a leading member of the Royal Geographical Society of Victoria. He had a winning personality and was held in high regard and affection by the communities in worked in. The plaque appears to be from the double-seated buggy the Rev E.I.Watkin was presented with together with an inscribed silver teapot, a set of gold studs and a gold pencil case on his leaving the Geelong East Methodist Circuit.Small silver plaque with an inscription and six holes around the edge."Presented TO THE REV. E.I. Watkin. AS A TOKEN OF ESTEEM AND AFFECTION BY HIS FRIENDS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS LEAVING THE Geelong East Circuit April 6th 1875"geelong east methodist circuit, yarra street wesleyan church, rev edwin iredale watkin (1839-1916) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - HUME AND ISER TIMBER WAGON (1873 - 1941), 1970
Timber wagon at Hume and Iser Pty Ltd est 1887. Timber wagon, large wheels, pictured in front of Hume and Iser sign. Sign attached to wagon reads, 'This wagon, during the years 1873-1941, assisted in carting the millions of red gum shaft timbers supplied by this company and used in the mines in the Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Diamond Hill Goldfields. Hume & Iser Pty Ltd.' Could have been used in Easter Parade?slide, bendigo, hume & iser pty ltd, hume & iser pty ltd, red gum used in gold mines -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Concrete pillar for tall tower, New South Wales, August 1927, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 28. Concrete Pillar for Tail Tower. This shows the back and upstream side of the tower. The groove at the back is left for the reception of the concrete core wall of the earth embankment. The groove is being used at present as a hoist well, up and down which men and materials are conveyed in connection with the re-erection of the Tail Tower of the cableway. The pillar is 108 feet from the ground and is within 4 feet of its ultimate height. The foundation of this part at its deepest is 90 feet below the natural surface so that when the 80 feet tower and jury mast are in place the total height from foundation to top of mast will be about 300 feet. New South Wales, August 1927.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - View of concrete dam from top of tall tower pillar, August 1927, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 29. View from Top of Tail Tower Pillar - Concrete Dam. This was taken from the top of the Tower described in the preceding photograph looking towards New South Wales. (WHS 00722) First is the part of the spillway being built inside the Coffer Dam, then over the Coffer Dam the submerged portion of the Spillway and outlet sections for the river diversion, beyond that the situation for the hydro-electric turbo passages bounded by the North Wing Wall. The gap may be seen in wing wall for the passage of the belt conveyor and half of the concrete mixer house behind. This gives a general view of the New South Wales Township. The Quarry is on the side of the hill showing up beyond the Township. New South Wales, August 1927.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE BRITISH, Pre WWI
Relates to "The Cook Brothers" Collection. Refer 875 William Edwin Cook, 420 Sidney Cook (British)Badge, copper or brass, Yorkshire Regiment, British Crown over "A" with a cross centre. Scrolls at Bottom. Two lugs at rear for uniform attachments.1875, Alexandra, The Yorkshire Regt. Princess of Wales own.british regiment, badges yorkshire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONSTABLE JOHN BARRY COLLECTION: INVITATION TO MR AND MRS BARRY - MAYORAL BALL, 27/07/1875
Invitation issued to Mr and Mrs Barry from the Mayor of Sandhurst to attend a 'Ball to be held in the Town Hall, July 27th. 1875. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. The favor of an early answer is requested addressed to the Town Clerk, Sandhurst'document, invitations, mayoral ball, invitation, mayoral ball, the mayor of sandhurst and mrs woodward, mr & mrs barry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BARKLY REEF GOLD MINING COMPANY SHARE ACCOUNT, 1875
Document. Barkly Reef Gold Mining Company Share Account to J Dolman dated 22 Nov 1875 being for 100 shares for the above named company. Document is signed by Hay?, Manager. Document is printed by Gillingham, Eaglehawk.cottage, miners, barkly reef gold mining company share account, j dolman, hay, gillingham eaglehawk -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Rate Books (CD) Shires of Berwick (1875-1900) and Fern Tree Gully (1892-1934)
Rate books initially created between 1875 and 1934. Berwick Shire rate books digitally archived onto CD's by Casey Cardinia Library Corporation. Ferntree Gully Shire rate books digitally archived onto CD's on behalf of the Shire of Yarra Ranges.Red folder containing 4 CD's, including electronic records of rate books from Shire of Berwick Shire/Ferntree Gully. Includes: Berwick Shire Rate Books 1875 to 1900. Shire of Fern Tree Gully Rate Books 1892-1923. Shire of Fern Tree Gully Rate Books 1924-1929. Shire of Fern Tree Gully Rate Books 1930-1934.rate books, local government, ferntree gully shire, berwick shire. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a painting of 1875 Melbourne Cup winner "Woolamai" owned by Captain Cleelandlocal history, photography, the racehorse "woolamai", black & white photograph, horse racing, woolamai, captain john cleeland, john jenner, bryant west -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Journal series, Bulwer, J. R, The law reports : high court of admiralty and ecclesiastical courts, 1867
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. Smith, No. of volumes: 4 Volume range: Vol. 1 (1867) - Vol. 4 (1875)law reports; digests; etc. -- great britain, admiralty -- great britain -- cases, ecclesiastical law -- great britain -- cases -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Journal series, The Council of Law Reporting, The law reports : Scotch and divorce appeal cases before the House of Lords, 1869
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithNo. of volumes: 2 Volume range: Vol. 1 (1866) - Vol. 2 (1875)law reports; digests; etc--scotland, law reports; digests; etc--great britain, appellate procedure--great britain, jurisdiction--great britain -
Brimbank City Council
State School Register, Mid tolate 19th century
Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.State school register, off white colour, 1875-1912, Keilor School -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 1
The Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 1 Publisher Adam and Charles Black Date 1875Stamped Terang Mechanics Institute and Free Libraryflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the encyclopaedia britannica vol 1, book