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Port of Echuca
Postcard, Early 20th Century
The water tower on the corner of Pakenham St and High Street Echuca, was designed by Sir John Monash, who was an innovator in the use of reinforced concrete. The tower cost £2,973 and was completed in 1915. It is 108 feet high and holds 150,000 gallons. it was originally connected to the steam powered pumping plant at Echuca East. John Monash was a war hero at Gallipoli in 1915 and also went on to be the Manager of the Victorian State Electricity Commission. Monash University was named after him.The water tower was a revolutionary design in 1915. It also brought tapped water to people's homes. Sir John Monash made a huge contribution to engineering and social concepts, which was why he was knighted. As well as these contributions to social development, he was also a war hero.Black and white postcard featuring the water tower in Packenham Street. The photograph was taken from Alton Reserve. The background shows a conglomeration of buildings and the foreground shows shaped lawns and park benches. The postcard has a thick border in a cream colour all around it.On the reverse is printed ; POST CARD. Write here for Inland Postage only. Tha Address to be written here. In pen is hand written the words View of Water Tower Pakenham St. Taken from Alton Reserve?echuca east pumping station, echuca water tower, monash, sir john, alton reserve, engineering, reinforced concrete -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Roman Dombrowski, Mussolini: Twilight and Fall, 1956
Originally published in Polish, the book documents the decline of Mussolinis' power from July 1943 to his execution in April 1945. Ex Echuca Municipal Library copy.Black buckram hard cover, title in silver letters on spine only. 248 pages with cut edges, black & white illustrations. Summary of book's content cut from dust cover & pasted on front end paper.On front end paper: 945.091 DOM On back end paper: Ches 4/9/56 Pounds St 1.0.10books, biography -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Luise Hercus, Wembawemba dictionary, 1992
An account of the Wembawemba language, including background information about the relationships between the western Kulin district dialect groups, a review of previous work in this area, and notes on orthography, pronunciation, grammar and dialect variation.maps, word lists, b&w photographswembawemba, wemba wemba, moonacullah, echuca, western district -
Port of Echuca
Colour Photograph, 1978
P. S. PEVENSEY: Dimensions: 111ft 5 ins X 23 ft X 6ft 8 ins. Tonnage:130 tons Built: 1910 at Moama, N. S. W. References : Book: Murray river Paddle Steamers by D. Wardle Permewan , Wright & Co. : pp. 72, 129, 157 The P. S. PEVENSEY holds historical and social significance for the Port of Echuca, being the cornerstone of their paddlesteamer fleet. The PEVENSEY was renamed for the TV series All the Rivers Run, to P. S. Philadelphia , playing a staring role in the program, which has resulted in the PEVENSEY becoming a tourist attraction and has increased tourism to the Port of Echuca. The PEVENSEY was originally designed for use on the Murrumbidgee river, named after Pevensey station on that river. It was then owned by Permewan Wright & co operating out of Echuca for many years. She returned to Echuca in 1975 to begin another life as part of the Port of Echuca tourism operation.Colour photograph of the P. S. Pevensey, taken from the water, looking at the rear of the boat. There are people (all in red jackets with a logo on the back-Port of Echuca workers?), some on the bow and 2 on the stern of the boat as it steams along the river. In front of the PEVENSEY is a small row boat with a group of people in it.On the front:PEVENSEY on the back of the boat. Printed on reverse: This paper manufactured by Kodak: Print made by Kodak: KODAK: OCT.78-Mriverboats, p.s.pevensey, echuca, port of, paddle steamers, echuca wharf -
Port of Echuca
Colour photograph, Approx.1979
This photograph shows a punt (with a dingy tied to it ) moored to the wharf structure on the Murray river at Echuca. Punts were used to transport people and goods from one side of the river to the other.Punts were used to cross the Murray river at many spots before bridges were built. Henry Hopwood set up his initial business with punts across the Murray and Campaspe rivers, charging people, animals and vehicles to cross the rivers.Colour photograph of a punt tied to the port structure, seen through the foliage of gums on the river bank.On reverse:" This paper manufactured by Kodak"port of echuca, hopwood's punt, echuca, port of -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, C1920S
Sunbury Railway Station was an important centre and stop on the Bendigo- Echuca train line. Many goods were weighed loaded, offloaded stored in the storage sheds for the surrounding districts at this centre. The Sunbury Railway Station was an important junction centre for the former Shire of Bulla and surrounding districts.A black and white photograph of the former weigh bridge and surrounding areas on the east side of the Sunbury Railway Station precinct. sunbury railway station, goods freight -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes Railway Station, Moama, NSW, c.November 1962, 1962
The railway reached Echuca in 1864 and transformed the town into a major river port, with a famous wharf and substantial urban growth in the 1870s. In 1876 the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company opened its 71 km (44 mi) private railway northwards to Barnes and Deniliquin, and the line at Echuca was extended across the Murray River into Moama to join the railway. This section was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923, as part of the 1922 Border Railways Act. Barnes station was closed in 1979. Deniliquin railway line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniliquin_railway_lineDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybarnes railway station, echuca, george coop collection, moama -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes Railway Station, Moama, NSW, c.November 1962, 1962
The railway reached Echuca in 1864 and transformed the town into a major river port, with a famous wharf and substantial urban growth in the 1870s. In 1876 the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company opened its 71 km (44 mi) private railway northwards to Barnes and Deniliquin, and the line at Echuca was extended across the Murray River into Moama to join the railway. This section was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923, as part of the 1922 Border Railways Act. Barnes station was closed in 1979. Deniliquin railway line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniliquin_railway_lineDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybarnes railway station, echuca, george coop collection, moama -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes Railway Station, Moama, NSW, c.November 1962, 1962
The railway reached Echuca in 1864 and transformed the town into a major river port, with a famous wharf and substantial urban growth in the 1870s. In 1876 the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company opened its 71 km (44 mi) private railway northwards to Barnes and Deniliquin, and the line at Echuca was extended across the Murray River into Moama to join the railway. This section was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923, as part of the 1922 Border Railways Act. Barnes station was closed in 1979. Deniliquin railway line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniliquin_railway_lineDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybarnes railway station, echuca, george coop collection, moama -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes Railway Station, Moama, NSW, c.November 1962, 1962
The railway reached Echuca in 1864 and transformed the town into a major river port, with a famous wharf and substantial urban growth in the 1870s. In 1876 the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company opened its 71 km (44 mi) private railway northwards to Barnes and Deniliquin, and the line at Echuca was extended across the Murray River into Moama to join the railway. This section was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923, as part of the 1922 Border Railways Act. Barnes station was closed in 1979. Deniliquin railway line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniliquin_railway_lineDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybarnes railway station, echuca, george coop collection, moama -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes Railway Station, Moama, NSW, c.November 1962, 1962
The railway reached Echuca in 1864 and transformed the town into a major river port, with a famous wharf and substantial urban growth in the 1870s. In 1876 the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company opened its 71 km (44 mi) private railway northwards to Barnes and Deniliquin, and the line at Echuca was extended across the Murray River into Moama to join the railway. This section was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923, as part of the 1922 Border Railways Act. Barnes station was closed in 1979. Deniliquin railway line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniliquin_railway_lineDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybarnes railway station, echuca, george coop collection, moama -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes Railway Station, Moama, NSW, c.November 1962, 1962
The railway reached Echuca in 1864 and transformed the town into a major river port, with a famous wharf and substantial urban growth in the 1870s. In 1876 the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company opened its 71 km (44 mi) private railway northwards to Barnes and Deniliquin, and the line at Echuca was extended across the Murray River into Moama to join the railway. This section was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923, as part of the 1922 Border Railways Act. Barnes station was closed in 1979. Deniliquin railway line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniliquin_railway_lineDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybarnes railway station, echuca, george coop collection, moama -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes Railway Station, Moama, NSW, c.November 1962, 1962
The railway reached Echuca in 1864 and transformed the town into a major river port, with a famous wharf and substantial urban growth in the 1870s. In 1876 the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company opened its 71 km (44 mi) private railway northwards to Barnes and Deniliquin, and the line at Echuca was extended across the Murray River into Moama to join the railway. This section was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923, as part of the 1922 Border Railways Act. Barnes station was closed in 1979. Deniliquin railway line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniliquin_railway_lineDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybarnes railway station, echuca, george coop collection, moama -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - J.H.ABBOTT & CO
Document, Multi Pages of Advertising J.H.Abbott & Co.,Tanners & Curriers, Manufacturers of Boots, Shoes, Uppers, Belting.Saddlery, Harness, Collars, Leggings, Neatsfoot Oil. Importers of English & Continental wares. Wholesale and Retail, Pall Mall, Bendigo; High Street Echuca: Market Square, Bendigo; Sheepwash Creek, Strathfieldsaye.Bolton Bros.,Bendigo.document, names of bendigo pioneers, j.h.abbott -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - FRED COWIE COLLECTION: AERIAL MAPS OF HEATHCOTE/EPPALOCK, 28-9-1960
Map, Heathcote C2, Township of Heathcote, Melbourne Road through town branching off to Bendigo & Echuca. Aerial Survey of Victoria. Photo-map prepared by Department of Crown Lands and Survey from photographs taken in 1960. Copied photographically at the Central Plan Office.Fred Cowie,46 McIvor Rd,Bgo..Central Plan Officemap -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of two people hanging their heads out of a train window. One is a woman who has one arm partially extended and the other a man. The words Social Trip - Steam Train to Echuca Wayne Friswell and Judy Daniel have been handwritten on the bottom edge of the border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Port of Echuca
Functional object - Outrigger Barge - Murray River, D26
The D26 is an authentic outrigger logging barge - one of four that were towed by P.S. Adelaide for 80 years of its working life. In 1987 Council purchased the barge from Deakin Shire in South Australia for $15,000. However, its restoration was put on hold until the crew had completed work on the P.S. Enterprise, eventually beginning in 1988 using local red gum. The barge was relaunched at Echuca East on Australia Day, 1990. The D26 remains at the Port of Echuca and on special occasions can be seen being towed by the P.S. Adelaide for demonstrations. -
Port of Echuca
Colour Photograph, Approx.1979
P. S. PEVENSEY: Dimensions: 111ft 5 ins X 23 ft X 6ft 8 ins. Tonnage:130 tons Built: 1910 at Moama, N. S. W. References : Book: Murray river Paddle Steamers by D. Wardle Permewan , Wright & Co. : pp. 72, 129, 157 The P. S. PEVENSEY holds historical and social significance for the Port of Echuca, being the cornerstone of their paddlesteamer fleet. The PEVENSEY was renamed for the TV series All the Rivers Run, to P. S. Philadelphia , playing a staring role in the program, which has resulted in the PEVENSEY becoming a tourist attraction and has increased tourism to the Port of Echuca. The PEVENSEY was originally designed for use on the Murrumbidgee river, named after Pevensey station on that river. It was then owned by Permewan Wright & co operating out of Echuca for many years. She returned to Echuca in 1975 to begin another life as part of the Port of Echuca tourism operation.Colour photograph of the wharf and the back of the P. S. Pevensey, moored at the Port of Echuca wharf , c.1979. In front of her is a punt , a small paddle boat and to the right of the photograph part of the back of the P. S. Etona. The Cargo shed and the cranes can be seen on the wharf. Photograph taken looking south along the river.. Printed on reverse: This paper manufactured by Kodakriverboats, p.s.pevensey, echuca, port of, paddle steamers, echuca wharf -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: DOCUMENT
Three empty unclaimed letter envelopes and one buff coloured returned Letter envelope, postmarked My 4 91. Other letters to Mr. Downie, Back Creek My 4 94; Mr. W. Donohue, Echuca, Ja 24 94; Mrs. Crawford, Myrtle Creek, Jy 4 98.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, mrs crawford, mr w donohue, mr downie, connelly & tatchell -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c1900
The huts along the railway line were built to house 'navvies' who worked on and maintained the Bendigo-Echuca railway line. At the time this photo was taken, work was being undertaken on the railway line in the Sunbury area.The Bendigo-Echuca was one of Victoria's earliest government owned and operated regional rail systems. It was an important link with the river traffic along the Murray and Melbourne.An oval shaped sepia photograph within cream border of a row of small huts along a railway line. With trees forming a backdrop. railways, 'navvies' -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Royal Visit 1954, 1989 copy
Copy of photograph of crowd of people who waited at Park Street, Tatura, crossing, to farewell the Royal couple on their way to Echuca. Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh passed through Tatura on Friday 5 March 1954.Black and white copy of photograph of many people waiting at Park Street, Tatura, crossing for Royal train, on back: Royal Visit 1954royal visit -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Pay Book Cover
This object relates to Sydney William KENNEDY. He was born on 06/03/1923 in Echuca, VIC. Sydney William served in the Army (VX116590) enlisting on, 20/09/1942 in Echuca East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 0 AUST HEAVY BATTERY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 26/06/1946. Sydney William KENNEDY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Louisa KENNEDY. Sydney Kennedy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pacific Star
This object relates to Sydney William KENNEDY. He was born on 06/03/1923 in Echuca, VIC. Sydney William served in the Army (VX116590) enlisting on, 20/09/1942 in Echuca East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 0 AUST HEAVY BATTERY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 26/06/1946. Sydney William KENNEDY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Louisa KENNEDY. Sydney Kennedy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Sydney William KENNEDY. He was born on 06/03/1923 in Echuca, VIC. Sydney William served in the Army (VX116590) enlisting on, 20/09/1942 in Echuca East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 0 AUST HEAVY BATTERY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 26/06/1946. Sydney William KENNEDY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Louisa KENNEDY. Sydney Kennedy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Sydney William KENNEDY. He was born on 06/03/1923 in Echuca, VIC. Sydney William served in the Army (VX116590) enlisting on, 20/09/1942 in Echuca East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 0 AUST HEAVY BATTERY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 26/06/1946. Sydney William KENNEDY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Louisa KENNEDY. Sydney Kennedy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Returned to Australia from Active Service Badge
This object relates to Sydney William KENNEDY. He was born on 06/03/1923 in Echuca, VIC. Sydney William served in the Army (VX116590) enlisting on, 20/09/1942 in Echuca East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 0 AUST HEAVY BATTERY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 26/06/1946. Sydney William KENNEDY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Louisa KENNEDY. Sydney Kennedy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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RSL Service Member Badge
This object relates to Sydney William KENNEDY. He was born on 06/03/1923 in Echuca, VIC. Sydney William served in the Army (VX116590) enlisting on, 20/09/1942 in Echuca East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 0 AUST HEAVY BATTERY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 26/06/1946. Sydney William KENNEDY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Louisa KENNEDY. Sydney Kennedy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Member - Ballarat RSL Sub-Branchuniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - Sydney William KENNEDY
This object relates to Sydney William KENNEDY. He was born on 06/03/1923 in Echuca, VIC. Sydney William served in the Army (VX116590) enlisting on, 20/09/1942 in Echuca East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 0 AUST HEAVY BATTERY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 26/06/1946. Sydney William KENNEDY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Louisa KENNEDY. Sydney Kennedy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes Railway Station, Moama, NSW, November 1962
Barnes station building photographed in November 1962. The railway reached Echuca in 1864 and transformed the town into a major river port, with a famous wharf and substantial urban growth in the 1870s. In 1876 the Deniliquin and Moama Railway Company opened its 71 km (44 mi) private railway northwards to Barnes and Deniliquin, and the line at Echuca was extended across the Murray River into Moama to join the railway. This section was taken over by Victorian Railways in 1923, as part of the 1922 Border Railways Act. Barnes station was closed in 1979. Deniliquin railway line https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deniliquin_railway_lineDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybarnes railway station, echuca, george coop collection, moama -
Port of Echuca
Photograph, Approx. 1970's
The Bridge Hotel was built by Henry Hopwood to house visitors to the town crossing the Murray River on his punt , which was situated just below the Bridge Hotel on the Murray River. The accommodation was spacious and grand! In the right back corner of the photograph, the 'lantern' roof of the St George's Hall can be seen. The street is level with the front entrance to the Hotel, which is very different to what it is today.The photograph shows hotel activities and accommodation in the late 19th Century. The Bridge Hotel was a very busy place as can be seen with women on the balcony, a stage coach full of people, laden carts and buggies.The Bridge Hotel Echuca - photo taken looking south towards front of building. Four people can be seen on the balcony and several gathered under the verandah. In the foreground are several horse-drawn carriages. The road in front of the hotel is unmade and very wide, with the roof of St.George's Hall seen over the right (western) wing of the hotel. Verso: Bridge Hotel, 1860s? St. George's Hall in background.bridge hotel, henry hopwood, lantern roof, st.george's hall, 1870s