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Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat College of Advanced Education Geology Department Excursion to Windamere Dam, Mudgee, c1981
Typed A4 pages prepared by Stafford McKnight (Ballarat College of Advanced Education) and R. Offler (Newcastle University)geology, ballarat college of advanced education, mineralogy, petrology, crystals, stafford mcknight, p. offler, great artesian basin, mudgee, sofola, wellington, tectonic, dubbo -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat College of Advanced Education/Ballarat University College/University of Ballarat Geology Exams, c1987-1994
A number of typed A4 exams for Geology * Undated Mineralogy Practical Exam * 1994 Mineralogy Practical Exam * Undated Feldspar Group Practical * Undated Geomorphology Exam * Ballarat College of Advanced Education Engineering Geology Exam Test No. 1 * Ballarat College of Advanced Education Engineering Geology Exam Test No. 2 * 1987 Ballarat College of Advanced Education Engineering Geology Exam * 1988 Ballarat College of Advanced Education Economic Geology Exam * 1989 Ballarat College of Advanced Education Geology Exam * 1990 Ballarat University College Geology Exam * 1990 Ballarat University College Geology Exam 1st Semester * 1991 Ballarat University College Geology Exam 1st Semester * 1991 Ballarat University College Geology Exam 2nd Semester * 1994 University of Ballarat Geology Exam geology, ballarat college of advanced education, mineralogy, petrology, crystals, stafford mcknight, p. offler, great artesian basin, mudgee, sofola, wellington, tectonic, dubbo, m. davies, w.r.h. ramsay -
Port of Echuca
Black and white photograph, approx.1980
Construction of the Lock at Euston. An overhead crane is visible in the centre of the photo. In the foreground are 2 sets of low pylons. There is construction equipment visible on both sides of the photo. It is a dry river bed which appears to have a walled wooded end at the back of the photo.This is social and historically significant in that this photograph depicts the construction materials and techniques used at this time when constructing locks on the rivers in the Murray Darling region.Black and white photograph of construction work on Lock at Euston. Centre of photograph has an overhead crane. In the foreground are 2 sets of low phylons. Copy of an original photograph from the Price collection.In pencil on back: Price / Lock under construction / Euston / JENKINS PRINT/MILDURAmurray darling river basin, euston (lock construction), lock construction, price collection -
Port of Echuca
A coloured rectangular photograph, 1979
This is a picture of the railway station building which was built in c. 1865. The railway line was built from Bendigo to Echuca in 1864. The left wing of the present building has an additional floor to the original building. Refer page 62 of Susan Priestley's book. "Echuca; A Centenary History." The Building of the Echuca Railway station was very significant to life in Echuca. It made travel easier for residents, but also it helped develop Echuca as the largest inland port in the world. Traders brought wool and wheat down the Murray-Darling river basin to Echuca where it could then be sent by rail to Melbourne for shipping overseas, or to other ports around Australia. Rail became a very successful partnership in making Echuca Port's busiest year in 1872.A coloured rectangular photograph of the Echuca Railway station taken in 1979. There are three cars parked outside. A motorcycle is parked under the verandah, where two people are also sitting. In the foreground there are yellow flowering weeds.railways, echuca railway station., priestley, susan -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Irrigation: Trash Rack, 1957
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Large, black and white photograph. Body of water in foreground, man on platform using equipment, concrete cylinders either side of Trash Rack. Trees beyond and along horizonOn back: "Trash Rack on Outlet."victoria state rivers and water supply commission, waranga basin, irrigation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Joyce Hammond et al, Waranga Basin History, 1989 reprint
Include details of contruction of Waranga SystemWritten by Joyce Hammond giving historical information from Aboriginal presence to the situation in 1977 with reference to members of Gunn and Hammond Families.waranga basin -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, The Mighty Murray, 1993
Compiled by a group of teachers. Based on original concept by David Eastburn. Distributed as a teachers' aid. Assists in research developing their ability to formulate and test hypothesesRiver scenes (Murray and Darling). Educational information.|Includes aboriginal early population to present day settlement. Early map 1902the mighty murray, murray darling basin, huggan h, tatura, water, documents, education -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Lakeside Leisure, 1989
A guide to storages, features and facilitiesBlue cover with illustrations of activities associated with waterlakeside leisure, eildon dam, goulburn weir, waranga basin, tatura, document, pamphlets -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Waranga Basin Environs, 1999
Township created by Waranga construction. Photographic description of pre/post construction.Black folder, met ring binders, white label. Contains photographic record of environswaranga basin environs, weppner j, price t, irrigation, waranga basin construction -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Camp 3, 2001
Copies of photographs in Bruno Weinmann's albumcamp 3, weinmann family, waranga basin, 7 photos, photograph, people -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Waranga Basin - Drought 2003, 2003
Assembled to illustrate effects of drought on surroundings (photography) and collection of newsprint giving details of same. Points of interest unassociated with drought.Black folder with metal clips. Label on spineirrigation, documents, reports -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
A4 Display Book, William Skinner, 1976
Copies of Coroners' inquest, trial and other newspaper cuttings of James Edwards accused of W Skinner's murder. Sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter. Copies of additional photographs (5).Blue A4 display book, containing 22 plastic sleeves containing information of W Skinner murder 1905.murder of william skinner, waranga basin, skinners bridge, tatura-rushworth road, james edwards, victorian murder cases -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Waranga basin, 2001
1 waranga basin, 2-4 goulburn weir, photograph, people -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Waranga Basin, Victoria
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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plan, Waranga Basin Project, c.1890
Original plan held at Tatura Office og Murray Goulburn Water, electronically copied.waranga basin, irrigation, agriculture, rural, industry -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "Chamber Pots, Jug & Water Basin's", Malmsbury ca1990
Buildings - Malmsbury Town Hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Yarra Bend Park Trust, Yarra Bend Park Facilities, 1940s
Old aerial photograph of Yarra bend Park labelled with park facilitiesFramed annotated aerial photograph of Yarra Bend Park. The white frame is original to the work.yarra bend park, sports facilities - kew - fairfield, sir herbert olney oval, fairfield hospital, chandler bridge, deep rock swimming basin, kane's footbridge -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Wash Basin fragment
When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oak with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned.32 In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery.33 Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck, The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Fragment of ceramic wash bowl from the wreck of the Schomberg. Has iron stains. Artefact Reg No S/66.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, wash bowl -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Ewer and Bowl, J & G Meakin, 1912 - 1925
J & G Meakin was an English pottery manufacturing company founded in 1851 and based in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. In the 19th century, J & G Meakin was known for the vast quantities of cheap ironstone china it produced for the domestic English market and export to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. From around 1970, designs included Liberty, Sterling, Trend, Classic, and Heirloom. Some of these were influenced by earlier designs. The newer wares can be distinguished by back stamp markings such as 'permanent colours', 'everlasting colour', or 'dishwasher proof'. J & G Meakin had close family and corporate affiliations to the potteries Johnson Brothers, and Alfred Meakin Ltd, which explains why many patterns are similar, if not almost the same. There was a takeover by J. & G. Meakin in 1968 of Midwinter Pottery. The firm was then taken over by the Wedgwood Group in 1970. In 2000 production under the Meakin name ceased and their long-established works, Eagle Pottery, was then used for the production of Johnson Bros pottery. Eagle Pottery closed in 2004 when production was transferred abroad; the works were demolished in 2005.Item is significant as it is believed to be an early example of the SOL trademark made between 1913-1925.Ironstone wash jug and bowl set, white, often referred to as a ewer and bowl. Both jug and bowl have matching raised embossing of panels with floral motifs within them.Both items have marks "Ironstone China Reqd SOL 39/4/3 STG Meakin England" Trademark of J & G Meakin with sun emblem .flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, jug china white and basin, jug, jug and basin, jug & bowl, ewer, bowl, ewer & bowl, j and g meakin, ironstone ware, bathing, washing, personal hygiene -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, E.J. Dunn, The Back Creek Silver-Lead Mine, near Buchan, Eastern Gippsland, 1905
Sixteen page booklet.gippsland, buchan, dickson's caves, basin creek caves, murrinfal river, wilon's caves, buchan limestone, mt tara goldfield, taedato creek gold workings, dominion copper mine, queen roeed, micawbet mne, surprise mine, good hope mine -
Arapiles Historical Society
Sugar Basin
commercial/ shop equipment, found in burnt remains Tooan Hotel 1901sugar, tooan -
Arapiles Historical Society
Pewter Sugar Basin
House hold item, owned by V. Emmettpewter, sugar, basin -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - CAC Collection - Pacific Basin Economic Council from 05.04.77 to 23.02.78
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - CAC History Pacific Basin Economic Council Correspondence, Correspondence
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - CAC Collection - Pacific Basin Economic Council From 19.02.79 to 17.12.80
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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Big Rivers: Murray Darling Murrumbidgee, Max Colwell, 1978
A geography, description and travel guide to the "Big Rivers" of the Murray- Darling basin, including many photos of the region.non-fictionA geography, description and travel guide to the "Big Rivers" of the Murray- Darling basin, including many photos of the region.murray river (n.s.w.-s.a.), murray river valley, darling river, murrumbidgee river, description and travel nsw, description and travel south australia -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Uncharted Waters, Daniel Connell, 2002
Looks at the future of the Murray-Darling Basin and the livelihood of a large section of rural Australia, which is threatened because of unexpected consequences of water use and land clearing. The aim of this book is to stimulate public discussion and to present a wide range of views. Issued for the centenary of the Murray-Darling Basin Commission.non-fictionLooks at the future of the Murray-Darling Basin and the livelihood of a large section of rural Australia, which is threatened because of unexpected consequences of water use and land clearing. The aim of this book is to stimulate public discussion and to present a wide range of views. Issued for the centenary of the Murray-Darling Basin Commission.murray-darling basin, watershed management, environmental protection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Murray-Darling Basin Commission: Managing Australia's Heartland, 1992
This 16 page booklet outlines the role of the Murray-Darling Commission and water management strategies. It includes colour illustrations and maps.non-fictionThis 16 page booklet outlines the role of the Murray-Darling Commission and water management strategies. It includes colour illustrations and maps.murray-darling basin management, natural resources, murray-darling basin commission (australia) -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Living Murray 2002 - A discussion paper on resourcing the health of the River Murray, Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council, July 2002
This paper provides an introduction to the issue of environmental flows in the River Murray. It explores the health of the River and ways it might be improved. It identifies possible consequences, benefits and concerns and was intended to guide the discussion of relevant issues, including water trade and access rights to water. It outlined a process for community engagement to discuss and address these issues and improve the overall health of the river.non-fictionThis paper provides an introduction to the issue of environmental flows in the River Murray. It explores the health of the River and ways it might be improved. It identifies possible consequences, benefits and concerns and was intended to guide the discussion of relevant issues, including water trade and access rights to water. It outlined a process for community engagement to discuss and address these issues and improve the overall health of the river.murray river, environmental issues, environmental conditions., water use murray river -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Hume and Dartmouth Dams : Operations Review Options Paper, Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel, 1998
In December 1996 the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council agreed that the way in which Hume and Dartmouth Dams are operated should be reviewed. This options paper is the result of the review to November 1998. It describes the issues that have been identified as needing attention, the way in which the panel has gone about its task, the tensions that arise because of competing objectives for managing the regulated Murray, and possible improvements and changes to the balance between competing objectives. This paper was submitted to the interested stakeholders and the public for feedback.non-fictionIn December 1996 the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council agreed that the way in which Hume and Dartmouth Dams are operated should be reviewed. This options paper is the result of the review to November 1998. It describes the issues that have been identified as needing attention, the way in which the panel has gone about its task, the tensions that arise because of competing objectives for managing the regulated Murray, and possible improvements and changes to the balance between competing objectives. This paper was submitted to the interested stakeholders and the public for feedback.hume reservoir, dartmouth dam, murray-darling basin, water management