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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Water standpipe, Langlands Bros. & Co, 1880-1893
This water standpipe is believed to be the only one of its kind in working order. It was originally located in Warrnambool, on the hillside at the corner of Mickle Crescent and Banyan Street, providing water for the Chinese Market Gardens below, on the flats. It was removed from this location on May 2nd, 1979, with the intention to relocate it at the new Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum & Village. The standpipe lay in storage for years until the Warrnambool Company, Chemblast, offered to restore it for use as a working display. The display was officially opened on March 31, 2014. The water from the adjacent lake is drawn out with a hand operated water pump, and goes up into the standpipe, where flows through the canvas hose and into the top of the Furphy Farm Water Cart. The display is a visual acknowledgement of the years served by Flagstaff Hill volunteer and Friends of Flagstaff Hill Chairperson, Bob Crossman. Warrnambool’s early settlers had no water supply prior to the mid-1850s. They relied on rain water tanks, domestic wells and springs. The town experienced a huge, destructive fire in William Bateman Jnr. & Co.’s large produce store in November 1856, which highlighted the need for both a fire brigade and a good supply of water. In 1863 a volunteer fire brigade was established. In August 1880 the town celebrated the installation of its first water standpipe on the corner of Liebig and Timor streets. The water was pumped from springs at Cannon Hill through the connected pipeline to the standpipe, then distributed to households via horse and cart. Each of the licenced cart drivers were compelled by Council regulations to keep their carts full from sunset to sunrise, ready to cart water to outbreaks of fire. They received a fee for this service. In 1893 the town installed a water supply, sourced from the Merri River, stored in a reservoir basin and tower in north Liebig Street, and distributed throughout the town in a system of pipes. By late 1939 a reticulated supply was installed, with the water piped in under the Otway Scheme. Standpipes are still used in modern times in rural and remote areas for homes, farms, stock, agriculture and firefighting. Many commercial or government owned standpipes are metered, charging a fee for the quantities of water supplied. This water standpipe was made by Langlands Foundry Co. Limited, Melbourne, which was establish in 1842. It was Melbourne’s first foundry and iron shipbuilder, and one of the largest employers in Victoria at the time. Langlands was known for its high quality workmanship and wide range of goods for mining, engineering, marine, railway and other industrial uses. The company made the first cast bell, the first lamp posts in the colony, and the boiler for the first Australian train. In the 1860s it produced cast iron pipes for the Board of Works, which laid the pipes for Melbourne’s first reticulated water supply. The firm was bought by Austral Otis Co. in 1897.This water standpipe is significant historically as it is believed to be the only one of its type in working condition. The standpipe is significant for being manufactured by early colonial firm Langlands Foundry of Melbourne, which was known for high quality, cast iron products. The firm made the boiler for the first Australian train, assembled the first Australian paddle steamer and made the first Australian cast bell and lamp posts. Langlands was one of the largest employers in Victoria at the time. The standpipe is significant historically as it represents the evolution of water supply services in Australia. Standpipe; vertical cast iron water pipe, painted crimson, fixed in position, tapering inward from the round base to the rectangular joint near the finial on top. A hexagonal pipe extends at right angles from the joint, with an outlet fitting and flow-controlling wheel on the end. A length of canvas hose hangs from the outlet fitting. Inscriptions are on one face of the joint. The standpipe was made by Langlands Foundry Company of Melbourne. Embossed “LANGLANDS FOUNDRY CO. / LIMITED / ENGINEERS / MELBOURNE”warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, flagstaff hill, standpipe, stand-pipe, water standpipe, fire standpipe, firefighting equipment, water supply equipment, chinese market gardens, banyan street, liebig street, water tower, bateman’s fire, working display, water supply, town water, rural water, reticulated water, cannon hill spring, merri river, otway water, water carters, horse and cart water supply, volunteer fire brigade, langlands foundry, early melbourne, iron works, bob crossman, late 19th century water supply -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Paddle Steamer March 1928
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, paddle steamer, 1928 -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Paddle Steamers moored at Lake Wendouree
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lake wendouree, paddle steamers, 1887 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, "Captain George Gray", c. 1942
Digital image (tif) of original photograph of four men at ship's rail, with Capt Harry Gray of the Weeroona at left, in uniform. Refer 2180 for the original photo'Alf's Uncle Harry Gray Captain of Weeroona on left'transport - shipping, captain george henry (harry) gray, ps weeroona, paddle steamers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Bull, J.C, Sailing Ships and Paddle Wheels and Other Gippsland Shipping, 1974
Book in two parts. Part One consists of the manuscript written by Captain James Bull, giving an account of his early life on sailing ships, and as a shipowner and businessman on the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. Part Two written by Joseph Bull, an account oships and shipping, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, McMahon, David and Fitzclarence, Eunice, CURLIP - The life and times of a Snowy River Paddle Steamer and the family who built her, 2009
A story of two young men who built a rowing boat and rowed from Cunninghame Lakes Entrance Victoria to Sydneyboats and boating, religion -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Childrens Paddling Pool - Copy of postcard
Photograph of a copy of a Rose Series Postcard No 12152, trimmed at cornerstourism postcards -
Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery
Painting, CAMPBELL, Robert, Old Murray Paddle Steamer Goolwa, 1959
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Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery
Print, JACK, Kenneth William, Murray River Paddle Steamers - No13 - P.S.Pyap, 1964
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Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Souvenir, Miniature Life Buoy from the Ozone Paddle Steamer
The Ozone was built in 1886 in Scotland. She was commissioned by the Bay Excursion Company and serviced Port Philip Bay from 1886 with Melbourne to Queenscliff her first run. She was involved in a number of collisions and was withdrawn from service by 1918. She was purchased by Melbourne ship breaker J. Hill in 1925 and was scuttled later that year at Indented Head. Souvenir life buoys were often made by the ships crew as an additional source of income.The souvenir life buoy is likely to have been made during the service of the Ozone paddle steamer from 1886 to 1918. It may have been made by a former crew man. The buoy is significant for its connections to the former transporation of Victorians by sea. A miniature souvenir life buoy, handmade and painted white. Cloth attached to make the stripes on the buoy and fastened by small tacs. Lettering is in red and gold paint. Decorated with painted anchors and flags."PS Ozone Melbourne"ozone, paddle steamer, bay excuersion company, indented head, geelong maritime museum, port philip bay, j. hill -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Balla, Trace, Rivertime, 2014
Based on the author's journals and sketches of a bird-watching trip on the Glenelg River. A tender and beautifully illustrated tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle, on a paddling trip on Australia's Glenelg River. A story about slowing down, growing up, and connecting with the land and its creatures.78 pages : colour illustrations, map ; 20 x 27 cmBased on the author's journals and sketches of a bird-watching trip on the Glenelg River. A tender and beautifully illustrated tale of a boy and his bird-watching uncle, on a paddling trip on Australia's Glenelg River. A story about slowing down, growing up, and connecting with the land and its creatures.animals -- victoria -- glenelg river -- juvenile fiction. | canoes and canoeing -- juvenile fiction. | bird watching -- victoria -- glenelg river -- juvenile fiction. | bird watching -- victoria -- glenelg river -- comic books, strips, etc. | animals -- victoria -- glenelg river -- comic books, strips, etc. | canoes and canoeing -- comic books, strips, etc. | graphic novels. | glenelg river (vic.) -- juvenile fiction. | glenelg river (vic.) -- comic books, strips, etc. | australian -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, The Paddle Steamer Lord Roberts, Lake Wendouree circa 1915
The Lord Roberts was launched in 1904 and broken up in 1962. This image comes from the publication, Beautiful Ballarat.vehicle, public, paddle steamer, transport, lake wendouree, beautiful ballarat -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, Steamer Pier, Lake Wendouree circa 1910
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City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Paddle Steamer Enterprise, Lake Wendouree circa 1940
The last day on the lake for the Enterprise.paddle steamer, enterprise, lake wendouree, vehicle, public -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, Yachts and Paddle Wheel on Lake Wendouree, 1910c
lake wendouree, yachts, paddle steamer, vehicle, public -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Chris Phillips, Mar. 1969
Yields information about the tram decorated for the Ballarat Begonia Festival featuring a paddle wheel for the 1969 festival.Digital image of No. 21 decorated for the 1969 Begonia Festival, using the Festival Showboat theme, at the City terminus with the Post Office in the background. The tram has the destination of View Point. The ANZ bank is on the corner. Note the colour lights at the tram stop.trams, tramways, sturt st, city, begonia festival, decorated trams, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s
Reproduction copy of a black and white photograph showing "a pleasure steamer" - Golden City - passing through Fairyland, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. Has remnant of a stamp in the top right hand corner. Photo has caption "In 'Fairyland' - A Pleasure Steamer on Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, Victoria". Printed on Kodak paper. Has ARHS Vic Div photo collection stamp on rear side, but crossed out in blue ink.See abovetrams, tramways, ballarat, lake wendouree, paddle steamer, golden city -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Old Sorrento Photos
Family snapshots of old SorrentoPaddle steamers enabled family holidays in Port Phillip Locations before the spread of automobiles. Three photographs show activity on the pier and Paddle Steamer.5 photos of old Sorrentolifeboat practice, sorrento pier, bread van, passengers awaiting steamer -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph, Photographer unknown, 1903
The Hygeia was used built in 1890 and could carry 2000 passengers.It was used to transport passengers from Melbourne to Queenscliffe as well as English Royalty at times.RealismBlack & white photograph of the "HYGEIA" at Queenscliffe wharfHYGEIA 1903 on the reversesteam ship, "hygeia, queenscliffe wharf -
Tennis Australia
Battledore, Paddle, Circa 1900
A vellum battledore, wood framed with lacquered wood handle. Gilt writing on throat states 'Hamley' and on reverse '6' (indicating a size 6, the largest of battledore sizes). Label on vellum states :'WARRANTED BEST VELLUM'. Has a metal ring attached to butt. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Leather, Vellumtennis -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Paddle wheels of the past
The discovery of inland waterways during the early settlement of Victoria and South Australia led to trade being plied up and down the rivers.An A4 80 page comb bound book.paddlewheels, paddlesteamers - murray river (nsw- sa), boats, punts, barges -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Printmaking, 'Paddle Steamer Gem' by Kenneth Jack, 1963
Framed limited edition 4 plate lithograph. Donated through the Australian Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.gem, paddlesteamer, printmaking, kenneth jack, available -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Paddle Wheel
Crooke's Vacuum tube