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Melbourne Water
Dish, The Outlet at Maroondah Dam, Souvenir, c.1940
The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir dish illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance.This souvenir item represents an important historical aspect of the MMBW by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. The souvenir dish is significant for its documentation of the Maroondah Water Supply System developed through the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, shaping the formative years of Melbourne. The dish is also historically significant for its association with the MMBW and is viewed as a noteworthy achievement of the organisation.Small white porcelain dish with silver trim, 120x75x10mm, with drawing printed in the centre and text reading, "The Outlet, Maroondah Dam, Healesville, Vic." Makers mark, Manufactured in Czechoslovakiamelbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, maroondah, outlet, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, porcelain, healesville -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Old Dam corner Blackburn and Canterbury Roads, c1910
Original photo at Blackburn Lake Education Centre. Dorothy Meagher loaned photo so a print could be made.Black and white photograph of dam being built on the south west corner of Canterbury and Blackburn Roads, Blackburn. Bellbird Hospital is now on this site.canterbury road, blackburn, blackburn road, blackburn lake education centre, meagher, dorothy, bellbird private hospital -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Upper Yarra Dam, Oct. 1956
Upper Yarra Dam October 1956Record 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, shire of eltham, bridge construction, road construction, 1956-10, upper yarra da, upper yarra reservoir -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Centenary Committee Mooroopna NW Primary School et al, Mooroopna North West (Ram Dam), 1978
Published in association with Centenary Celebrations of Mooroopna North West Primary School 1978Brown cardboard cover. Oval photo - water scene. Illustrated. 36 pages, Mooroopna North West (Ram Dam) No 2002 1878 1978 on scroll.To Tatura Historical Society with my compliments. M J. Delaney, Tatura Irrigation and Local History Museummooroopna north west primary school, school centenary celebrations -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs x 2 - Clover Dam, Circa 1940's
As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) implemented the conversion strategy from mainly brown coal supply to hydro - electricity. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. Clover Dam and Power Station were built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. This dam was constructed to supply water to feed four turbines (62 mega watts) at the West Kiewa Power Station. This was at the forefront of sustainable "Green" energy. Costs associated with power supplies is still a major incentive of governments, however environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact of these controls by moderating water run-off from the alpine regions is beneficial in reducing flooding from thawing of snow on the alps. This by-product allows agriculture and grazing to be less vulnerable to seasonal flooding thereby resulting in a more stable annual production level. Photographs also document early engineering and building techniques used in the construction of dams and power stations during the 1940’s and 1950’s. Note the lack of safety equipment and suitable work attire worn by construction workers on the sites 1. Black and white photograph of Clover Dam under construction. Has a .5cm white border around photo 2. Black and white photograph of Clover Dam under construction showing workmen at work. Has a .5cm white border around photo Written in pencil on back of both photographs - Clover Damclover dam, secv -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Upper Yarra Dam, Oct. 1956
Upper Yarra Dam construction October 1956Record 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, shire of eltham, bridge construction, road construction, 1956-10, upper yarra da, upper yarra reservoir -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Tin boats on dam at Greenhills, 1940c
Photograph of children in a tin boat on a dam in GreenhillsDigital copy of black and white photographgreenhills, dawn petts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Tin boats on dam at Greenhills 2, 1940c
Photograph of children in a tin boat on a dam in GreenhillsDigital copy of black and white photographgreenhills, dawn petts -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph (Item) - Black and White, Wonga Park: Read's Dam, Orchard and House, c. 1931
Wonga Park: Read's Dam, Orchard and HousePhoto is named 14880016.jpg on CD -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, FiveWays, Kalorama Looking Towards Silvan Dam, c1930
Close up of elm tree at FiveWays with a man and woman seated on stone bank and a man standing under the tree. Silvan Dam visible in distance. (2 copies)fiveways, kalorama, silvan dam -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, SEBASTOPOL GARDENS
PART OF ORIGINAL DAM OF MR. HARRIS' MARKET GARDEN, SUTHERLAND STREET, CLUNES. OWNED BY HOLMANS PRIOR TO HARRIS..1 ORIGINAL MOUNTED SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF HARRIS MARKET GARDEN AND DAM - SEBASTOPOL GARDENS .2 COPY OF THIS IMAGE PRINTED FROM NEGATIVE ON PHOTO PAPER .3 POOR QUALITY COPY ON PHOTO PAPERPART OF ORIGINAL DAM - WAS HOLMAN'S PRIOR TO HARRISlocal history, photography, photographs, harris family -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Site of proposed Yarra Brae Dam, Jul. 1973
With an increasing need to grow Melbourne's water supply, in 1973, the State Government announced plans for the development of Sugarloaf Reservoir. Two dams were to be built, one across the Yarra from the Yarra Brae property in Wonga Park to the Bend of Isles. Water was to be pumped from this dam to the higher level Sugarloaf Reservoir. The proposed extensive flooding of large numbers of properties resulted in significant community backlash and ultimately abandonement of the proposed Yarra Brae dam.35 mm colour positive transparency (x 3) Mount - Kodak Kodachrome Cardyarra brae dam -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Hume Dam Remedial Works - Review of Environmental Factors July 1995, Department of Land and Water Conservation, NSW Government, July 1995
The findings of a review into the environmental impact of remedial works being carried out on the Hume Dam.non-fictionThe findings of a review into the environmental impact of remedial works being carried out on the Hume Dam.hume dam, remedial works dams, environmental impact of dams -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Bucks Dam 2009, 02/08/2009
Photograph of Bucks Dam in Greensborough. This was a popular swimming hole in the past.Digital copy of colour photograph.bucks dam -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Cows on Hill Dam at Apollo Parkways, 1935c
Dam on the Partington property at what is now Apollo Parkways Greensborough.The Partington family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Photograph, Looking over dam to 17th tee: Heidelberg Golf Club, 2000c
Looking over dam to 17th tee: Heidelberg Golf ClubColour photograph and caption.hgc course, 17th tee, dams -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper articles, Yarra Dam
Two newspaper articles discussing the proposed construction of the Yarra Dam at Warrandyte: Yarra Dam at Warrandyte not the only alternative - Mr Stokes, Diamond Valley Mirror, 14 October, 1964 Fears grow on Yarra Valley Dam Board orders air surey, Diamond Valley Mirror, 24 February 1965 The Sugarloaf Reservoir Project, including a major pumping station and water treatment plant was completed, increasing Melbourne's total storage capacity by 95,000 million litres in 1981.2 pageswater supply, sugarloaf, reservoir, christmas hills, yarra dam, warrandyte -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Joseph Mitchell from Deep Lead with his horses at the water of the dam
Deep Lead J Mitchell with his horses taken to water at the dam.stawell deep lead -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St George Battery dam with the Drill Hall in centre of photo c1920
St. George Battery dam c1920 with Drill Hall in centre of photostawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ledcourt Homestead dam in which owner John Holt drowned in 1876
Ledcourt Homestead dam in which owner John Holt drowned in 1876stawell -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Copy of photo-postcard depicting Company's Dam, Tarnagulla, Company's Dam, Tarnagulla, Late 1919 or in 1920
Murray Comrie Collection. Image must have been made after October 1919 when the Memorial was erected and before 1920 when the Flour Mill was relocated. This photograph is a indistinct copy created from the original postcard. Black and white photographic copy of the sepia photo-postcard depicting Company's Dam, Tarnagulla (2019.0126). In the background the Soldiers Memorial, the Wesleyan Church and the Flour Mill complex are just visible.tarnagulla, dam, water, company's dam, flour mill, wesleyan church, soldier's memorial -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Making A Dam at Linton, undated
Sepia image of a group of men with horses and shovels making a dam. There are six men and three horses in the foreground. A building is behind them. Image has been adhered to a backing card.horses, dams, dam building, working life -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B;ack and white photograph, Old Dam - Corner of Blackburn and Canterbury Road Blackburn, c. 1922
Dam on the corner of Canterbury and Blackburn Roads where the Bellbird Hospital now stands.Black & white photo of S.W. corner of Blackburn Road and Canterbury Road c1922. Mrs wellman is standing on rock.wellman mrs, blackburn road blackburn, canterbury road blackburn -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View from railway line at Madden Street Ringwood, looking towards New St. Flower farm dam centre - to left. 1960
Typed below photograph, "From railway line at Madden St. looking towards New St. Flower farm dam centre - to left. 1960". -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Old England Dam in the Ironbarks with swimmers Edna, Sylvia, Connie and Eileen
Four Kindred Sisters at old England Dam in Ironbarks. Edna Sylvia Connie and Eileen.stawell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Judith Dodd?, Peck's Dam history, 1900o
History of a parcel of land bounded by Bolton Street, Brougham Street, Main Road and Grand Boulevard purchased by Mr Orr around 1900. It may have been called Panorama Heights Estate, Montmorency Park and later, Orr's Park. Orr had a dam made, which was called Peck's dam by locals in the 1940s-1950s.2p. typescriptorrs park, montmorency, pecks dam -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Dam digging with horse team and sledge, circa 1930
Dam digging with a horse-drawn sledge at "Eilyer", Lake Bolac. Working the team are Clarrie Sloper and Corrigan Graham.lake bolac, dam digging, horse-team, "eilyer", sloper, graham -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, At Site of Silvan Dam Pipes c1924, c1924
Man posed for photograph beside large water pipes destined for Silvan Dam. Car is parked at side of road.Black and white photograph with well dressed man in suit and hat standing beside large water pipes beside a treed road. Part of a car is visible to the left.silvan dam, pipe -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Capt. E.T. Miles, Mr. Trethowan (Supervisor of Works), W. Everard, M.P., A.T. Miles - At Maroondah Dam construction 1923-1924
Typed below photograph, "Capt. E.T. Miles, Mr. Trethowan (Supervisor of Works), W. Everard, M.P., A.T. Miles - At Maroondah Dam construction 1923-1924". -
Melbourne Water
Souvenir Manicure Set, ELOSI, Maroondah Dam, Healesville Souvenir, c.1940
The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance.This souvenir item has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. This rare pocket grooming kit features a scene of the Maroondah Outlet and Dam. The handle is manufactured from mother-of-pearl, encasing four steel utensils. The utensils contained inside the kit were used for filing and manicuring.Engraved on the back of the last utensil is the manufacturer’s mark “ELOSI”. ELOSI is the acronym from Ernest Lohr and Otto Stiehl of Solingen, Germany. In 1935, this company was the first to manufacture thin plastic covers for low cost (5-25 cents). This is one of the most successful and profitable inventions in the history of cutlery and utensils.melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, maroondah, dam, healesville, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, manicureset, historic, germany, rare