"The Melton Viaduct, opened in 1886, is of State heritage significance as a very large and visually distinctive wrought iron, lattice girder trestle bridge over the Werribee River (now Melton Reservoir). It comprises 18.3 and 9.1 metre spans, in a generally alternate arrangement, of total length 375 metres, and standing 38 metres over the Werribee River. Wrought iron small section iron was used to build tension trussed trestle legs, which supported four lines of rivetted wrought-iron deck-type double lattice trusses. It has bluestone abutments and pier bases of coursed rock-faced bluestone with drafted margins. The larger half-piers, now usually submerged in the Melton Reservoir have sharp tapered cutwaters and curved coping at the tops. While designed to carry two rail tracks it has only ever been used as a single track line. Despite several alterations to its deck structure, it remains an outstanding example of a lighter structural design employing open metal trestle supports and metal truss girders. The direct Melbourne to Ballarat railway link of which the Melton viaduct was the major engineering work contributed significantly to the history and development of Victoria. This new link reflected Ballarat’s diversifying economy as well as the commercial and political influence of the metropolis. Construction of the bridge, and the associated large workers camp, were extensively photographed, documenting an important episode in local history. The railway enabled the development of new industries in the Melton area, notably the timber industry and a chaff industry of national importance, greatly facilitated the later transition of the Shire from a pastoral to a farming economy, and struck a major blow to Melton township’s era as a wayside town servicing Ballarat road (especially coach) traffic". Melton Railway Bridge being built across the Werribee Rivertransport

Given by Church to the donor in around 1995. Church is now a private residence. Wooden altar originally made for and used in the Tarnagulla Church of England.

Donald Clark Collection.A booklet with title 'The Presbyterian Churche of Australia, Coronation of King George VII and Queen Elizabeth, Form and Order of Divine Service for use in Churches on Wednesday 12th May, 1937'.

Donald Clark Collection.A Poultry Levy Collection Booklet used by Donald Clark of Llanelly in the 1960s.government, farming

Donald Clark Collection.A Poultry Levy Collection Booklet used by Donald Clark of Llanelly in the 1960s.government, farming

Donald Clark Collection.A golf handicap card used in 1954 by Donald Clark, member of Tarnagulla Golf Club.sport

Donald Clark Collection.Strip of two 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.Strip of two 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A grey 'Admit One' ticket used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A strip of two dark grey 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A strip of two 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A strip of two 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'First Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'First Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'Second Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'Second Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'Second Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'Second Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection. Booklet with title 'Revised Formula & Procedure for the Opening & Closing of Lodges' for use in Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodges. Adopted and published in 1911.

David Gordon Collection. Torpedo bottles, also known as Hamilton bottles, were used for aerated or carbonated water. They were oval shaped with a neck at one end, and were deliberately designed so that they could not be stored upright. Torpedo bottles were in common use from the 1840s to the 1870s, when they were superseded by the Codd Neck bottle.

David Gordon Collection. A Codd-neck bottle is a type of bottle used for carbonated drinks. Hiram Codd, an English engineer invented a successful process that he patented as “Codd’s patented globe stopper bottle” in 1872. This type of bottle has a closing design in which a glass marble is held against a rubber seal, which sits within a recess in the lip. The Codd-neck bottle was designed and manufactured with thick glass to withstand internal pressure, and a chamber to enclose a marble and a rubber washer in the neck. The bottles are filled upside down, and pressure of the gas in the bottle forced the marble against the washer, sealing in the carbonation. The bottle is pinched into a special shape to provide a chamber into which the marble is pushed to open the bottle. This prevents the marble from blocking the neck as the drink is poured. The bottles were regularly produced for many decades, but gradually declined in usage. Since children smashed the bottles to retrieve the marbles, vintage bottles are relatively scarce and have become collector items, particularly in the UK. William Whittaker's son Joseph Whittaker operated a cordial factory at Tarnagulla for many years. It was located at the southern end of Commercial Road, and was the last business premises on the eastern side of the road. Joseph Whittaker was a leading citizen at Tarnagulla for many years, and was a leading supporter of sporting activities including cricket and rifle clubs, as well as a strong patron of the fire brigade. He was known by some as Ginger Beer Joe.

David Gordon Collection. There were four banks in Tarnagulla at one stage, but two - the National Bank and the Bank of Australasia - were open for a short period only. The single-storey brick building at far left was built in 1859 and used by the Union Bank until 1888, and was later renamed 'Lochcarron' and used as premises by doctors and dentists. The two-storey building (right) was built in 1866 by the Colonial Bank of Australasia. Before this, the site had been occupied by Foo's shop. Whilst it was being built, the Colonial Bank operated from Company's Hotel (later known as Burstall Hall and the Council Chambers). The double-storey building in this image was used by the Colonial Bank from 1866 until 21st February, 1888. The premises were sold to the Union Bank for £2500. The Union Bank moved in and commenced operations on 6th June 1888, continuing until 1942. The building was later used as a general store until the 1990s. Both buildings are now private residences. This image was created by Aime Marchand in June 1866. Marchand (1846-1910) made a series of fourteen photographs which were submitted to the 1866-67 Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition, where they earned a 1st Class Honourable Mention. This is one of those fourteen images. Of French or Belgian origin and possibly formerly an assayer in California, Marchand appears to have begun his practice of photography in Tarnagulla around 1865 as an assistant to A.B. Clay. By the following year he had settled in Portland, where he opened the Royal Photographic Studio in Gawler Street. From his base in Portland he toured surrounding districts, offering portrait and view services. Little else is known about his life. He appears to have left Australia in 1878. A misprint of his name in a local directory as Annie Marchand created the misconception that he was one of only a few named women photographers in the colonies.

These large mechanical parers are generally referred to as 'commercial' apple parers. However, they were used in the kitchens of large households, as well as hotels and by commercial apple processors. These are fascinating contraptions, particularly when seen in motion.Cast iron mechanical parer on a wooden base, referred to as a 'commercial' apple parer. Comprised of cams, gears, levers and springs.Rival No. 296. Pat. June 23 1888.apple corers, apple peelers