The Water Tower is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. Construction of the Water Tower was completed in early 1924 and after thorough testing throughout that year, the completed new water system for Wodonga was officially opened on 4th December 1924. It was decommissioned in 1959. It stood unused until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. The community celebrated its centenary on 4th December 2024. This picture frame was created from timber taken from the ladders that were inside the Tower, allowing access to the water tank itself and the external balconies. It was donated to the Wodonga & District Historical Society at the Centenary Celebration.This item is significant because it is made from timber from the original ladders inside the Wodonga Water Tower.A timber frame made from sections of timber from the ladders once part of the Wodonga Water Tower.On sign at base on frame: In 2012, the company I worked for won the contract to replace the wooden internal ladders in the Wodonga Water Tower. The disposal of the ladders was included in the contract. Realising the significance (and age) of the wood, I decided to keep most of it. In 2018, I had Trent Keller of TKEL Furniture in Wodonga design and make a Wine Rack from the ladders. Trent's amazing design kept the "ladder-style" look and produced a beautiful Wine Rack. This Photo Frame has been made from the last remaining rungs. it is both mine and Trent's pleasure to donate this amazing piece of our town's history. Scott Fraser and TKEL Furniturewodonga water tower, landmarks wodonga

Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: the opening of 'Living in a Sensory World' as a touring exhibition, closure of Louis Braille Audio, Professor Ron McCallum was named Senior Australian of the Year, expansion of audio library through a contract with Ulverscroft, refitting of Lorna Lodge at Barwon Heads, and the first Vision Australia Dragonboat Racing team was established.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementscorporation records, vision australia, gerard menses, kevin murfitt, owen van der wall, keith barton, paul gleeson, ross mccoll, theresa smith-ruig, jan lovie-kitchin, nick carter, ron mccallum, david speyer, donald fraser, lyn allison, michael hansen, glenda alexander, maryanne diamond, leigh garwood, robert middendorp, jenny abela, campbell ball, courtney harbeck, elin mcpadden, kylie morris, brett o'neil, ellie sponza, maggie beer, robert klauke, stephanie bradbury, matthew zhou, annabella zhou, libby dickeson, will davison, lisa wilkinson, natalija lambert, karl stefanovic, heather gleeson, nick gleeson, dorothy riddel, hazel mckenzie-kay, chelsea nagel, jack nagel, cheryl kortlang

In 1937 Sigmund Pumps company founded by Miroslav Sigmund, in Czechoslovakia; and successfully tendered for a British government contract to make firefighting pumps. In 1938 they moved to Britain soon after Hitler's annexation of Austria. Sigmund Pumps (Great Britain) Ltd was founded at the Team Valley trading estate in Gateshead By 1939, 3000 pumps had been manufactured at the new factory.Sigmund two handle pump with hoseSigmund Pumps (Great Britain)forests commission victoria (fcv), fire pump, bushfire

In 1937 Sigmund Pumps company founded by Miroslav Sigmund, in Czechoslovakia; and successfully tendered for a British government contract to make firefighting pumps. In 1938 they moved to Britain soon after Hitler's annexation of Austria. Sigmund Pumps (Great Britain) Ltd was founded at the Team Valley trading estate in Gateshead By 1939, 3000 pumps had been manufactured at the new factory.Sigmund two handle pump level pumpforests commission victoria (fcv), fire pump, bushfire

Drawing No. 939 signed and dated by the Chief Engineer, Mr. Strickland on 31-5-1922, Drawing "Built up Yoke", for contract No. 158 shows a cable tram Yoke possibly to be used in the link between Swanston St and Lonsdale St (west) or repairs. Signed by James Henderson Engineer for Permanent Way. The yoke could be used to support a cable pulley.Demonstrates a drawing made for cable tram track parts during the early 1920s.Drawing - blue print - No. 939trams, tramways, cable trams, trackwork, yokes

Contract of sale of land dated 11th December, 1954 between Mrs. H.F.M. Warlow (seller) and Mr. E.C. & Mrs. D.J. Rayner for land being Crown allotment 6 section 25 at Eaglehawk described in certificate of title volume 1217 folio 243293, situate in Junction Street Eaglehawk. Together with brick and weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 700 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 13th May, 1937 between Mrs. M.H. Amor (seller) and V.F. Sutch (buyer) for land situate Hayes Street, Bendigo being lot 2 on plan of subdivision, having a frontage of approx. 57 feet to Hayes Street, by a varying depth, being part of Crown allotment 510 section A. Price 60 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 21st July, 1933 between E.O.M. Fone (seller) and L.G. Thirlwell (buyer) for land situate Hargreaves Street West, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 5 section 141C described in certificate of title volume 5196 folio 1039198, together with sleep-out, laundry, sheds and all sundry. Price 200 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 25th August, 1939 between J. Prior (seller) and H.V. Toma (buyer) for land situate corner Campbell and Church Streets, Eaglehawk, being Crown allotment 5 section 24 described in certificate of title volume 1541 folio 308073, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 225 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 25th August, 1939 between J. Prior (seller) and H.V. Toma (buyer) for land situate corner Campbell and Church Streets, Eaglehawk, being Crown allotment 5 section 24 described in certificate of title volume 1541 folio 308073, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 225 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 4th February, 1941 between W.A. Draper (seller) and A.A & E.E. Taylor for land situate No. 99 Somerville Street, Bendigo, being part of Crown allotment 353 section H described in certificate of title volume 3706 folio 741069, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 550 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 29th August, 1932 between J.S. Wilson (seller) and C.W. Rowe (buyer) for land situate No. 91 Booth Street, Golden Square, at present occupied by Mr. Greenway as tenant, being the land described in certificate of registration as residence area No. ? Together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 260 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 19th May, 1952 between Mrs. A.M. McGown (seller) and Mr. H.A. Pitson (buyer) for land being Crown allotment 6 section 128C described in certificate of title volume 6410 folio 1281821 situate No. 24 Havelock Street, Bendigo, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 2,800 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 22nd August, 1952 between Mrs. M.S. Hindson (seller) and Mr. H. A. Pitson (buyer) for land being allotment 363 section H described in Crown grant volume 864 folio 761 situate No.10 Wolstencroft Street, Bendigo, together with 6-roomed weatherboard and brick dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,700 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th November 1937 between Mrs E.E. Edwards (seller) and Mr. A.E. Ramsay (buyer) for land situate corner Wattle and Langston Streets, Bendigo being Crown allotment 55 section K described in residence area right No. 044, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 225 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 21st January, 1944 between T.F. Crombie (seller) and Mrs E.M. Richards (buyer) for land situate 101 Anderson Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 538 section K described in Crown grant volume 2944 folio 538737, together with 5-roomed brick dwelling and all sundry. Price 450 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract issued by George Pethard dated 10th August 1923 between Jane Elizabeth Neivandt (seller) and Kate Lawry (buyer) for land situate in Lilac Street Bendigo between Vertelhausen's and Bowan's residence areas land described in certificate of registration of residence area No. 20225, together with 7-roomed dwelling and all sundry. Price 350 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 13th November, 1925 between L. McWhirter and F. C. Neivandt for land situate in Allingham Street Golden Square at present occupied by Mrs. Stanford as tenant described in residence area No. 13970, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling, for the price of 70 pounds. A receipt from George Pethard Auctioneer relating to this sale is included.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 5th December 1925 between F. C. Neivandt and R. Rigby for land situate in Allingham Street Golden Square at present occupied by Mrs. Stanford as tenant and described in Residence area No. 20958, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling for the price of 86 pounds. A receipt by George Pethard Auctioneer related to the sale in included.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 15th June, 1955 between Mr. T. Wilkinson (vendor) and Mrs. J. M. Schultz (purchaser). Property: that piece of land situated corner Reverie and Buckley Street, Bendigo, being the land described in Right to occupy residence area no. 5050, together with weatherboard and brick dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 660 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 22nd March, 1955 between Mr. K. O. Stokes (vendor) and Mrs. E. Simmonds (purchaser). Property: that piece of land situate Lethebys Road, Eaglehawk, land described in right to occupy residence area No. 9596, together with weatherboard and brick dwelling, all sundry outbuildings, all linos, blinds and curtains. Price: 320 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 10th July, 1952 between Mrs. E. P. M. McDonald (vendor) and Mrs. Threlfell (purchaser). Property: land being Crown allotment 19 section 15B City of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst, land comprised in certificate of title volume 2567 folio 513352, together with all buildings thereon. Price: 900 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 11th October, 1951 between Mrs. G. M. Wicker (vendor) and Mrs. O. A. Torpy (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 10 section 100C City of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst land described in certificate of title volume 6160 folio 1231986, together with all buildings thereon. Price: 1,000 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 28th October, 1948 between Mr. J. M. Bulder (vendor) and Mrs. E. K. Tieman (purchaser). Property: land and buildings at 66 Olinda Street, occupied by Mrs. Tieman as tenant being part of allotment 8 section 77C, described in certificate of title 3431 folio 686047. Price: 450 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Documents: Napoleon Reefs Machinery File, Loop Cobra Binder Folder containing: Quotes for contracts and machinery Supply (both typed & handwritten) From various Contractors/Suppliers (See attached PDF File for list), plus Boiler Certificate, Hire Purchase agreement, Auction Catalogue, Markings read 'Napoleon Reefs Machinery File' written in pencil on cover of file.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, napoleon reef

This was probably for a light buggy. Heavy farm, and lumber wagons had wider tires. It would have been made by a blacksmith. The blacksmith fitted steel rims onto wooden wagon wheels. The red hot metal rim expands when hot, so it can be fitted to the wagon wheel. Then it contracts to create a tight fit as it cools after being dropped into a tank of water.Horse-drawn wagons are an important part of Orbost’s agricultural history. Light buggies were popular with farmers for trips into town before the common use of motorised vehicles.A large iron rim for a wagon wheel.wheel-rim wagon transport agriculture

A collection of 'interesting events' from the life of Edward B. [Benjamin] Green (1870-1962). The author was the grandson of Edward Bernard Drury Green, who held the Sydney to Melbourne mail delivery contract from 1844 to 1853; He purchased part of Portion 18 in 1841 from Smyth, and sold it in 1853, the advertisement of sale thought to be the first use of the name "Greensborough" for the district. 128 p. black duplicated stencil print in leatherette cover"To J. W. Atkinson, with the compliments of the Author. Oct 27th 1937 [from] Edw. B. Green"edward b green, edward bernard drury green, memoirs, edward benjamin green

Arthur Coulson had served two years with the Victorian Mounted Rifles when he volunteered for active service. He was in the First Contingent, Mounted Infantry Unit sent to South Africa. He was engaged in scouting duties. Private Coulson contracted enteric fever (typhoid) and died in hospital. His death was the first from disease in the Regiment. He was given a military funeral.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".arthur coulson, victorian mounted rifles, first contingent, scouting, enteric fever, military funeral

Documents: Whitelaw Central Red White and Blue Mine Bendigo. 28 pages summary of gold mining correspondence - mortgage mining leases 943689340, contract of sale to Central Blue Gum GM 1933, leases with mining rights, treatment of pyrites agreement 1917 - J. Edwards & Co, Helen Streader - release of liability after being paid (pounds)125 by mine due to accidental death of husband 1912. Another for Ellen Lane 1916, list of titles held by Co , lease agreements Filcock and Manning, Andrew Harkness 'winding plant at mine' 1923, notice to perform agreement to Manning's 1916, Edwards Metallurgical Works 1917, map for 9777 Bendigo, contract for explosives with Dalgety & Co 1917, new scrip for lost shares 1917, Miner's Right 1911, sale of land Ra. A. Rankin 1910.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANISTREETorganization, mining, central red white and blue, mccoll rankin and stanistreet.