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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Various wharf/pier locations, 1920 - 1922
Original photos. Eighteen loose photos in separate box . Charles Wynn Kiver Allison M.I.E.A.. Namely the New Pier (Princes), Railway Pier, Williamstown, Centre Pier in Victoria Dock, and the Interstate Swinging Basin (near Charles Grimes Bridge) in Yarra River 1920spiers and wharves - miscellaneous, piers and wharves - princes pier, charles wynn kiver allison, victoria dock -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - Photographic copy, Unidentified map of Sandridge, c. 1866
Photographic copy of an unidentified (Cox?) Sandridge map 1866 or later, with portions of West Melbourne, Emerald Hill and the Bend. Indicates bay and river soundings 'taken by Commander COX in 1866'. Original appears to have been torn and repaired; resultant lines whited out on copy.Fold lines have been whited out on back; '52'piers and wharves, transport - railways, built environment, maritime, beacons, sandridge lagoon, batteries - defensive, commander cox -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Various writings by John Ellison
Writings on various topics. Some are glued inside a notebook. Two others are on loose pages. The notebook has a view of a lake/river with several small villages on the banks. location unknown. Topics are: "The Australian Aboriginals", ' The Great Pastland Movement", Problem of Urban Planning" and "the Plea of Youth".On the cover and on the first page a stamp: L.J. Ellison A.I.M.A.australian aborigines, pastoralist movement, urban planning -
Unions Ballarat
In step with Sturt (Don Woodward Collection), Swan, Keith et al, 1979
The book, targeted at school students, covers the years of Sturt's three expeditions. The authors question Sturt's capability as a surveyor and his leadership.Australian history.Graphic book; 115 pages. Dustjacket: plastic covering; brown and white background; black and white map of Sturt's journey along Murrumbidgee and the Murray River; black, gold and white lettering; authors' names and title. Cover: white and black lettering; authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, sturt, charles, history - australia, australia - explorers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - LH regimental badges
Five metal badges mounted on green fabric board : 2/14 Queensland Mounted Infantry (QMI) hat and lapel ; 1/15 Royal New South Wales Lancers (RNSWL) hat badge ; 12/16 Hunter River Lancers (HRL) hat and lapel.light horse, new south wales, lancers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Flood, Zig-Zag, Kew, 1924
Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 5 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of a section of the river at Kew during a flood in January 1924."Flood / Zig-Zag Kew / 1.24"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, floods -- yarra river -- kew (vic.) -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Lance Corporal R. Van De Velde, ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise ' Northern Explorer' September 1988. LCpl Van De Velde has a collection of Pandamus Palm nut prematurely ripened by fire near King River Northern Territory. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Colour photograph of Captain C. Carrington, earing hat, and Sergeant Koschel of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise " Northern Explorer." Flood debris caught high in tree branches indicate water level during wet season on Ferguson River, Northern Territory. -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Hand-Drawn Map Centred on Myrtleford by Frank Lebbell Frost [ca 1915-1918]
This is one of the maps drawn by Frank L. Frost while he was beekeeping in North-East Victoria. This particular map may be reference in the "Wooden" Diary on page 8.Hand-drawn map centred on Myrtleford, Palmerston, Gapstead Road, the Ovens River and the Myrtleford-Wangaratta Road. Shows locations of flowering eucalypts. Scale is 1 mile to 1 inch. Drawn with black pen and grey lead on paper. Names of towns are marked in red pen. hand drawn, hand-drawn, map, myrtleford, palmerston, gapstead, ovens, beekeeping, frost, beechworth honey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LAKE EPPALOCK OPENING CEREMONY PROGRAM 1964
Cream folded program. On front 'Lake Eppalock, Friday 17th April 1964, printed in brown text. Inside: State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Ceremony to mark the completion of the Eppalock Dam and Pumping Station and the Eppalock-Bendigo Pipeline, Friday 17th April 1964.bendigo, waterworks, lake eppalock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Domestic object - Coaster set, Council of Tramway Museums of Australasia (COTMA), 2006
Set of two drink Coasters, featuring a tramcar image printed onto a foam rubber backing. Tramcars featured are VR St Kilda Brighton tramcar VR41 and NMETL No. 13 at the Saltwater River terminus. Made by the Council of Tramway Museums of Australia for the Melbourne 2006 Conference.trams, tramways, cotma, vr trams, nmetl, souvenirs, tram 41, tram 13 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 1943-44
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of W5 832, showing Special B, crossing the Maribyrnong River Bridge westbound with a number of passengers. The tram only bridge has been duplicated during September 1943. Photo not dated in the Wal Jack album, c1943 - 44trams, tramways, w5 class, special b, maribyrnong river bridge, maribyrnong rd, world war 2, tram 832 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Possibly Keith Kings, c1960
Black and white negative, by X1 461 and W7 1028 at the western end of Maribyrnong River bridge while on a AETA tour, Fri 31.3.1961. Date from railtourist.com.au VR Tours wiki. Following 1028 is a route 82 car. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, maribyrnong river bridge, w7 class, x1 class, aeta, tram 1028, tram 461 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Safe Conduct Pass+ Propaganda sheets
Deep yellow in colour with black print. Six flags (USA, Australia, Thailand, Korea, New Zealand and Philippines) on either side of South Vietnamese flag. All other pages are B&W except the last page which has a river scene and pink flower.GIAY THONG-HANH "Safe conduct pass to be honored by all Vietnamese Government Agencies and Allied Forces" / Back signed by Nguyen Van Thienpermissive orders, pass, safe conduct, julian peter mcnamara, mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Bruthen Victoria, 1914
Letter on back written by Bruthen rail survey camp worker dated 28/ 6 /14Sepia toned postcard of view of Bruthen showing R C Church on left Congregational Church centre and Church of England just beyond it, Tambo River in the distance Bruthen Victoria. Also a larger black and white copy plus details of letter on the back of original cardBruthen 1914township, transport, land settlement -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, 18 Oct. 1956
Eltham-Yarra Glen Road Proposed crossing of Plenty River at Lower Plenty. Floods 18th October 1956.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, 1956-10-18, floods, floodwater, lower plenty, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Bridges of the Yarra: a book of paintings, poetry and prose, by Dacre Smyth, 1980_
Unpaged, dustjacket, colour illustrationsyarra river, bridges, dacre smyth, poetry, paintings -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, E. G. Ritchie, Melbourne's water supply undertaking, by E. G. Ritchie, 1934
An historical account of the development of Melbourne's water supply, including the Yarra and Plenty Rivers and Yan Yean and Maroondah Reservoirs.4 p., photocopy of article.melbourne water, mmbw, maroondah aqueduct, yan yean reservoir -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Greensborough Historical Society Heritage Day 2015, photographs by Marilyn Smith, 24/10/2015
Photographs of participants in Plenty River Trail walk led by Noel Withers 24/10/2015, and at following BBQ. CD-ROM containing 65 photographs, with written background notesplenty river trail, greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Poster, Lewis C Tulk, My Scout Stave, by Lewis Tulk, 02/02/2018
Lewis Tulk's account of his scouting experiences, including reference to the campsite at Kangaroo Point, Plenty River, Janefield.Laminated poster, with text, black and white and coloured photographs and scout emblem.scouting, lewis tulk -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Brochure - Tawonga Caravan Park, Tawonga - Mt Beauty
Tawonga Caravan park is on the Kiewa River situated north of Mt Beauty and 30 km from Falls Creek. Tawonga Caravan park has always been popular for families and fishermen with plenty to do.Colored cardboard brochure with 3 small photos on the front and information printed on the back with a small map.tawonga caravan park, trout fishing -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction, 1957
Photo taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of the Goulburn Waranga main channel in 1957.Large black and white photograph - dry mounted to cream board. Channel excavation scene with excavator, bucket upraised, in right foreground. Two men looking at something, left foreground. Two small figures mid distance.Below photo: "Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction / Bucyrus 200 W. Excavator with 6 c. yd. Bucket / Looking towards off-take at Goulburn Weir / Completed Excavation in Background.goulburn, waranga, irrigation, photo, victoria state rivers and water supply commission -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction, 1957
Photo taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of the Goulburn Waranga main channel in 1957.Large black and white photograph - dry mounted to cream board. Channel excavation scene - with excavator bucket in operation, right foreground. Two men, one arm raised, pointing, in left foregroundBelow photo: "Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction / Bucyrus 200 W. Excavator with 6 c. yd. Bucket / Looking towards off-take at Goulburn Weir / Completed Excavation in Background.goulburn, waranga, irrigation, photo, victoria state rivers and water supply commission -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction, 1957
Photo taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of the Goulburn Waranga main channel in 1957.Large black and white photograph - dry mounted to cream board. Channel excavation scene - with excavator bucket in operation / Man operation machine right foreground / Several small indistinct figures mid distance working in channel bed.Below photo: "Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction / Bucyrus 200 W. Excavator with 6 c. yd. Bucket / Looking towards off-take at Goulburn Weir / Completed Excavation in Background.goulburn, waranga, irrigation, photo, victoria state rivers and water supply commission -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction, 1957
Photo taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of the Goulburn Waranga main channel in 1957.Large black and white photograph - dry mounted to cream board. Channel excavation scene - with excavator operating right mid distance, scoop bucket operating top of earth wall left mid distance, supervised by figure on top of earth wall.Below photo: "Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction / Bucyrus 200 W. Excavator with 6 c. yd. Bucket / Looking towards off-take at Goulburn Weir / Completed Excavation in Background."goulburn, waranga, irrigation, photo, victoria state rivers and water supply commission -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction, 1957
Photo taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of the Goulburn Waranga main channel in 1957.Large black and white photograph - dry mounted to cream board. Channel excavation scene - with excavator operating in mid distance, tractor with rooter in foreground.Below photo: "Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction / Channel excavation in progress / 200 W. Bucyrus Dragline, D.8 Caterpillar Tractor with rooter with "Gradall"goulburn, waranga, irrigation, photo, victoria state rivers and water supply commission -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Transport office Camp 13, 1950
Shows Army garrison huts in camp 13 Murchison. Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Black and white photograph. Army huts - view looking down main street - transport office on left - poplars and telegraph pole rightvictorian state rivers and supply commission, camp 13, murchison, water commission camp, army garrison huts -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction, 1957
Photo taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of the Goulburn Waranga main channel in 1957.Large black and white photograph - dry mounted to cream board. Channel excavation scene with excavator in right foreground, bucket scooping earth in middle foreground, two small figures of men working mid-distance.Below photo: "Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction / Bucyrus 200 W. Excavator with 6 c. yd. Bucket / Looking towards off-take at Goulburn Weir / Completed Excavation in Background.goulburn, waranga, irrigation, photo, victoria state rivers and water supply commission -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Irrigation and Water Supply Development in Victoria, 1954
History of irrigaton in Victoria. Reference to Eildon Reservoir, Goulburn Weir, Waranga Reservoir, River Murray irrigation systemsBuff and blue covered book, showing farmhouse, dairy cattle on front cover, cattle, trees and channel on backirrigation, water supply, goulburn river, books, history, local -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Sample, 1957
River red gum (E.Camuldelensis) hitching post. Specimen removed from the front of the Bank of NSW Creswick, 1957Wood SpecimenNote the wasting and decay of wood within one foot of ground level. Date of installation unknown.