Colour slide of a legatees in overalls in the bush to collect firewood having a break near a table of food. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Other slides show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Colour slide of a group of men beside a semi trailer loaded with wood in Eildon during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Handwritten 'Lunch picnic, Howqua / Mansfield group' and '20' in blue pen. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.operation firewood, legatees

Two red covered auction catalogues for an auction on account of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission on the 22nd to 25th November, 1954 (inclusive) held at the Big Eildon Project, Eildon, Victoria. Lots sold include Machinery, plant, stores and equipment, Saw Milling Plant, corr. Iron and timber buildings, 5 timber residences, 73 partly completed weatherboard 4 roomed flats, extensive collection of plumbers equipment, building materials, mess equipment, sawn timber, scrap, tools, kitchen and bathroom fittings, electrical equipment and costly spares and accessories. Catalogue has a Locality Plan of Eildon, photo, locality and description of the Eildon Sawmill. Photos of completed houses, incomplete flats and plan showing layout of flat unit, photo of flat block (Completed). Also Building Kits - Designs and Component Lists.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - big eildon project, state rivers & water supply commission, j h curnow & son pty ltd, eildon sawmill, prahran telegraph printing co

Grey covered auction catalogue with brown printing for a sale on the 24th, 25th and 26th November 1936 for the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission held at Eildon Weir, Alexandra, Victoria. For sale was Contractors' and Engineers' Machinery, Plant and Equipment, Rolling Stock, Harness, Stores, Corrugated Iron and Timber Buildings, W.B. Residences, etc. Contains a black and white photo of the Eildon Weir and the Administrative Quarters, Lot No. 1306.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - eildon weir, state rivers and water supply commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, bolton bros pty ltd

In the mid 1950's Masonite built a hard board plant at Eildon but the process could not be made to work satisfactorily on the eucalypt woods available. CSR took over the Masonite Corporation in 1959, closing down it Eildon plant and constructing plants at Bacchus Marsh and Mitcham which began producing in 1961. With the development of particledboard manufacture in the 1960's the fibreboard industry declined. Not known when the Mitcham site was closed down,Black and white photocopy of CSR Masonite Fabricators building in Mitcham. Flag flying at left.csr masonite fabricators pty ltd

These items form the Hannigan series, from the Jack Collection. It depicts aspects of Australian life in the 1970's. This looks at a visit to Lake Eildon and surrounds.lake eildon; australia; recreation; house; home; holiday; 1970's jack; hannigan; photographer

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, February 17, 2005. Hard yakka: James Craig of Bendigo with his horse and tip dray, carting crushed rock for the wall of the Eildon weir. Note the dray wheels on rails, circa 1920s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The Forests Commission once had a flotilla of small fire boats on the Gippsland Lakes, Lake Eildon and the Murray River which were used for fire patrol and suppression.Fire patrol launch signforests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest signs

In April 1964 8/13 VMR attended a 3rd Division Camp in the Mansfield, Eildon, Jamieson area..Regimental recruits received basic training prior to advancing to mounted training.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of soldier without shirt, but wearing basic webbing, black beret with 8/13 VMR badge, carrying 7.62 SLR rifle vaulting over a log obstacle." Recruit Training Jamieson 1963 "

Mary Cunningham, Joyce Hovey, Margaret Neagle, Kathleen Bryant Elsie Caldecoat, Gwen Wood, Elsie Lonergon, Elizabeth Johnson Elizabeth Johnson became charge ward sister, Ward 3, Children's Ward, Eildon House, Ballarat Base Hospital.Hard Copymidwifery, students, 1943, 1944, cunningham, hovey, neagle, bryant, caldecoat, wood, lonerdon, johnson

IN April 1964, 8/13 VMR attended a 3rd Division Camp in the Mansfield, Eildon, Jamieson area. Regimental recruits received basic training orior to advancing to mounted training. Sgt. Doug Benstead serveds in Korea before joining 8/13 VMRCollection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of two soldiers without shirts, but wearing basic webbing; both wearing black berets and 8/13 VMR badges. One soldier is instructing the other in bayonet fighting. 7.62 SLR rifle and bayonet." Sgt. D. Benstead, Trooper Hall, Recruit training, Jamieson 1963. "

Photos depict many aspects of Legacy activities during the 1960s'. From the captions on the slides there is a range of topics. Including: Collecting firewood in Eildon and delivering it to Melbourne Legacy Camp in 1956/7 and 1962 Harelands house from the outside and an internal photo Group members meet the children 1958 Christmas party 1960 Government House party 1960.Showing the level of involvment of Legatees helping children of deceased ex - service and service personnel. Helping those families in need with a great variety of activities.103 x 35mm coloured slide photographs. Cardboard/plastic surrounds 35mm photo. Photo grouped according to various activities photos depict in yellow plastic container.Variousactivities, fundraising, junior legatee

Front L-R: Dr J. Acheson (Medical Sup), Sr Betty Wilson (Dep Matron), Mr I. McVilly (Manager), Miss M.S. Ogden (Matron), Sr Winsome Menadue (Asst Matron), Sr M. Ormsby (Clinical Sup), Sr Grace Cameron (Midwifery Sup). Taken on Front Steps, Eildon House, Drummond St, BallaratPhoto1973, medical, senior, junior, residents, nursing staff

Ron White was born in 1920. He received a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering at Footscray Technical School in 1946. He started work as a laboratory assistant and after several promotions was appointed Senior Operator in 1948. In 1949, he was Engineer, Grade 1 (Hydro Areas). After further promotions he became Assistant Area Engineer, Rubicon at new Eildon Power Station and Area Engineer, Kiewa in commissioning Mt Beauty Terminal Station and West Kiewa Power Station.. By 1956, he was the Area Operations Engineer at Kiewa and four years later the Kiewa Electrical Superintendent (Operations and Maintenance) . In 1961, he was officially recognised as deputy for the General Superintendent, Kiewa. In 1966 he was appointed General Superintendent Kiewa and Kiewa became 'a branch of the Transmission Department'. In 1974, the Rubicon / Eildon Area was also under Ron's control. His title was "Principal Hydro Engineer, Hydro Division, Transmission Operations Department. He held this position until his retirement in 1985.Ron White was an important identity in his role as Principal Hydro Engineer from 1966 to 1985 after the completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. His long period of service involved him in the construction, operation and maintenance of the SECV's Hydro Electric Schemes and administration of related catchment areas. He had a close association with the local communities and care for the welfare of employees. He lived in Mt Beauty and was well respected in the community and beyond. He passed away on 30 September 2019, aged 99 years.A) History of Ron White's Working Life: including papers relating to "Promotion & Staff Appointment" B) Ron White's Retirement - 11th Jan. 1985: papers, cards, letters, photos, disc/plaque C) Ron White's Certificates: Diploma of Mechanical Engineering; First Aid; D) Ron White's Correspondence - miscellaneous E) Ron White's History of the 'Kiewa Scheme' from 1936- 1966. Written 1986 F) Ron White's Photo album Includes photos of him and the 2003 bushfires G) Miscellaneous Photos (not labelled) from Ron's photo album. Possibly relatives including nieces and nephews. H) Pewter Mug presented to Ron - Water Board I) Wall hanging presented to Ron - Scouts J) Ron White's Slide Ruler & Mathematical Instruments K) Collection of 7 books owned by Ron L) Starting Pistol Caps box M) Ice-cream serverF) One photo of Ron with 'Ken Connors'. One photo with 'l to r: Norm Middleton, Graham Napier, Ron White, Les Peart.' G) 2003 fires has a note re time, date and whereabouts of fires H) "Presented To / Ron White / In Appreciation For Service / To The / Kiewa Valley / Water Authority / And / Its predecessor Bodies / December 1994 I) Wall hanging: On emblem - "Lord Baden-Powell Society / The Scout Association of Australia". On Name Plate below - Ronald K. White 1989" J) mathematical Instruments have 'R. W' embossed in red on the corner of the cover M) 100 Straitline, Starting Pistol Caps N) National Ice-cream Server with stainless steel spring Size 20 ron white, hydro engineer, kiewa hydro electric scheme

Fine example of officer's accessory to hold map securely and protected from weather.Fine example of officer's accessorily to hold map securely and protected from weather.Hard fibre board panel with metal clips securing clear Perspex sheet covering map; canvas flap attached to one edge of board folding over and secured to other side of board with two metal press studs. Underside of flap has pockets for chinagraph marking pencils. Map is RACV road map of area southwest of Eildon Victoria probably a training area for 13th Motor Regiment. Also has two buckles to allow attachment to user's webbing.Stamped on cover flap "CG Hartley & Co 1942"map, motor, 13th, gippsland

Photo of SEC Ballarat trams waiting in Lydiard St. North for the passengers to travel on the ARHS/ TMSV specials on Saturday 21/8/1971 to undertake the last tour of Ballarat Tramways, prior to the closure of the system. The first line closure (Victoria St.) took place the following day. The organising group is discussing the arrangements with the SEC tramway inspector. Bob Whitehead, Len Millar, Keith Kings, Eildon Hogan, Jim Dowell and the Inspector? Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses 21 August 1971.On the rear of the slide in black ink "Ballarat Lydiard St. / ARHS Specials" and "P. Moses" in the bottom right hand corner.tramways, trams, arhs, lydiard st north

Copy of photographPrinted below photograph: "Central Wing facing Drummond Street, as it appeared in 1863. (Demolished in 1934 to allow the erection of the present Edward Wilson-Eildon House Building)" Daylesford, Beechworth, Maldon and Geelong Hospitals sought a united front for approach to the Colonial Treasurer on funds for charitable organizations, as ....... were at a critical levelballarat hospital, medicine, drummond street

An early black and white photograph of a road scene taken in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a road scene taken in Marysville, Victoria. This postcard was produced by Murray Views in Gympie, Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville."Kooringa"/ Monday Dear Mother/ Just a short note/ to say I am well & having a/ good holiday. Went on the/ Cumberland Valley trip last/ week - was very enjoyable./ To-day we are doing the Eildon/ Weir trip - all day. Have had/ fairly good weather - was able/ to go out every day. Will/ ring you later in the week/ about meeting me. If the/ strike is still on will probably/ get you to order a taxi for/ me. Lots of love/ Margaretmarysville, victoria, postcard, murray views, souvenir

S.E.C.V. scheme prior to Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (and features in the SECV magazines.6 photos stored in yellow Kodak box. 1. Original Rubicon Falls Power Station Woodstave Pipeline Replaced since with steel pipe. B & W photo Est. 1940. 2. Original Wall of Eildon Weir was Submerged when new wall & new Power Station was built in Mid - Late 1950s. 3. B & W photograph of Rubion Falls Power Station under construction late 1920's - Early 1930's 4. Royston Woodstave Pipeline under construction parts of the pipeline are still in service Photo set. 1932 Timber used is Canadian Spruce 5.Rubicon Power Station in Foreground Construction buildings in background Rubicon Scene - late 1920's - early 1930's 6. Haulage Rubicon estimate mid-late 1920's. The means of transport to civilisation for the working parties constructing the Rubicon Scheme1.A.N. 427To R.J. Wegener Station Engineer. Rubicon Area 2. A.N. 429 3. A.N. 435 4. A.N. 436 5. A.N. 425 6. A.N. 437 rubicon scheme. woodstave pipe. rubicon pipeline. r.j. wegener. eildon weir. royston. canadian spruce. rubicon power station. rubicon haulage. state electricity commission of victoria.