A digital copy of a colour tinted postcard of the water wheel that powered the Barton's Store in Marysville in Victoria.A digital copy of a colour tinted postcard of the water wheel that powered the Barton's Store in Marysville in Victoria. This water wheel was located on the Steavenson River in Marysville. Barton's Store was established by Thomas John Barton in 1864. Thomas John Barton was born in 1836 in Gloucestershire and after his father died in 1850 arrived in Melbourne in 1852 along with his mother, adult sisters, younger brothers, his uncle, his uncle's wife Suzanna and their family. Thomas tried gold mining at Woods Point but found it too difficult. He then partnered with Ewen Hugh Cameron to provide the miners with meat. In 1864 they purchased a plot of land in Marysville and set up a butchers/abattoirs and from there began their business of taking supplies to the miners at the nearby Woods Point and Jamieson goldfields. In 1865 the business was firmly established and Thomas married Selina Croker at Heidelberg and brought her back to Marysville. Their first home was 'The Chestnuts', which included the store, and was situated on the town side next to the Steavenson River. Sadly, in 1876 Selina died of complications after giving birth to their sixth child. Thomas was in need of a nanny to care for his six children, including the newborn baby, and so he employed Emily Ada Sparke, who is the eldest daughter of the local school teacher. Thomas and Emily subsequently marry in 1878 and they go on to have a further 10 children over the next several years. Thomas assisted in the establishment of the first school in Marysville in 1870 and remained a very active member of the community including as a Councillor for the Shire of Healesville, Shire President and he was also appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Thomas died in Carlton in 1911. After their father's death, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business, which was then known as Barton Bros Store which continued to operate until sometime in the 1970's. This postcard was produced by Murray Views in 1950 as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, barton's store, thomas john barton, ewen hugh cameron, woods point, jamieson, gold mining, goldfields, selina croker, the chestnuts, emily ada sparke, shire of healesville, fred barton, frank barton, barton bros store, francis adam barton, frederick john barton, water wheel, steavenson river, murray views, murray views no. 51, postcard, souvenir

Hurstbridge Waterworks Trust water rates accounts for land jointly owned by W.A. (Alan) Partington and H.V. (Horrie) Burkett for 2 properties in Hurstbridge (Rose Avenue and Daphne Crescent.Alan Partington and Horrie Burkett had a history of joint property ownership from their early days in Warragul.2 Water rates accounts, black text on white paperHandwritten receipt.alan partington, william alan partington, partington family, horrie burkett, hurstbridge, hurstbridge waterworks trust

Water Supply Pipeline Grampians with workman at bottom of the scene.Photographic print of the water supply pipeline at a scene in the Grampians. Two workmen are working along the pipeline in the photograph. stawell

Central Park –Tree with Water TapFour (4) Colour Photographs of a tree with a Water pipe embedded in it. One older and smaller than the other three.stawell, central park

Shows picture of the original Water Tower, which was situated in Kerford Street, Tatura. Sepia photograph showing the original water tower. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. tatura victoria, water tower tatura, kerford street tatura

The harnessing of the bountiful water resources of the Otways as a critical element in the urban and agricultural development of the Colac region.A trust in water. A history of 100 years of water supply to the Colac district. R.J. McCormick. 1st ed. np; R.J. McCormick; 1990. xxii, 324 p.; illus, map. Hard cover. ISBN 0 7241968 2 X a trust in water; r.j. mccormick; colac; water resources; sewerage; west gellibrand dam; otways;

Six coloured photos of Stawell Historical Society Members inspecting the old fluming. Some of the photos are of the remains of the open water flume in Grampians. 6 coloured photos of various views of water pipe line through different locations.grampians water supply flume

Hand Pump. Reticulated water did not reach Diamond Creek until 1914. This beautiflly restored hand pump raised water from the outside domed well to provide cool clear water for domestic use.The Hand Pump is a well preserved example of equipment used domestically in the Diamond Creek areaHand pump used for pumping water from shallow wells. Restored by Kim Howard in 1996. Green. Column is screwed to base which is mounted on Redgum planks.PATENTED 1842, W & B DOUGLAS, "MIDD'A CONN.#handpump, #waterpump, #domesticuse

Shows picture of the premises of Goulburn Murray Water, Casey Street, Tatura. Colour photograph showing the premises of Goulburn Murray Water, Casey Street, Tatura. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. tatura victoria, tatura businesses, goulburn murray water

The Dodge water truck was used in the past by the Sunbury Country Fire members. Country Fire Authority is a volunteer fire fighting organisation attached to many rural towns throughout Victoria and in an important organisation for the state.A black and white scanned photograph with a white border of a fire fighter's water truck. It is parked in a cleared area with a line of trees in the background.water truck, dodge truck, country fire authority

Water Supply Tunnel. Four men working at Tunnel entrance. Grampians Range near Pomonal. Two men are working on the side of the embankment and the other 2 are working just outside the tunnel entrance. Four men working at the water supply tunnel entrance in Grampians Range near Pomonal.stawell grampians

Blue covered book.non-fictionwater, water management, moorabool reservoir, ballarat sewerage authority, sebastopol sewerage treatment works, ballarat north sewage treatment works, sebastopol sewage treatment works

Shows picture of the Goulburn Murray Water office, Casey Street, Tatura. This used to be the former site for Tatura Primary School.Colour photograph showing Goulburn Murray Water, Casey Street, Tatura. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. goulburn murray water tatura, casey street tatura, tatura primary school

This program belonged to Dr James Kerr. Conceived by Engineer-in-Chief C.Y. O’Connor and completed in 1903, the Coolgardie Goldfields Water Supply Scheme comprised a reservoir on the Helena River, eight steam-driven pumping stations and 566 kilometres of steel pipeline supplying 23,000 kilolitres of water daily to the arid goldfields of Western Australia. The project was officially opened by Sir John and Lady Forrest in January 1903. "Great pomp and ceremony heralded the arrival of water and the opening of the Scheme. Clean, fresh water could now be easily obtained in some of Australia's harshest country. However, this victory came at a great cost. The stress of the bold project was too much for O’Connor, who, after enduring endless criticism, took his life on 10 March 1902, before the Scheme was completed." - Western Australian Museum : The Coolgardie Goldfields Water Supply Scheme was an ambitious engineering feat because at the time water had never been lifted so high nor pumped so far (about 560 km). The Scheme, which pumps water from the better-watered coastal area, operates to this day. This item is associated with an historic event in the history of opening up arid areas of Australia to settlement. The item is associated with Dr James Kerr, the first doctor to settle in Orbost.A souvenir program from the opening of the works of the Coolgardie Water Supply. It has a maroon cover with gold print. Details include the date and place.coolgardie-water-supply western-australia-goldfields

Three views from Big Hill December 9th 1928 Davis Open Cut in foreground Black Range at Back. Stawell Court House with mining holes in foreground. Water Reservoir between trees. 3 Black & White photos of Stawell water supply dam taken from Big Hill.(29.11). Stawell from Big Hill Dec 9th 1928. - (29.11a) Nov 1928. L.C. Langford. - (29.11b). Stawell from Big Hill Dec 9th 1928. stawell

THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. It stood unused for a decade 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.Donated by Dr. Imalka WettesingeRepresentation of the Water Tower in High Street, Wodonga in white framewodonga water tower, scenic features wodonga

A History of Domestic and Stock Water supply in the Wimmera Mallee from 1836 to 1997Blue Hard Cover with Gold Print. Dust Jacket. Blue sky with clouds above b/W/ dam wall under construction, steam Train in foregound Pipe dreams A stroll through the history of water supply in the Wimmera Mallee. By Rhonda van Veldhuisen based on records researched by Bob McIIvenastawell water supply

Won by Linton Fire Brigade in 1885. (3rd prize NFBAD Ballarat). Found on Linton tip by James Wishart in the 1960s. Mr Wishart donated the water jug to LDHS shortly before his death in 1982.Large, silver-plated water jug, with hinged lid. Flower pattern etched on front and back, with inscriptions."N.F.B.A.D-Ballarat 1885-3rd Prize-Engine practice for 8 men / Won by Linton Fire Brigade / P Wishart D Cornish S Ball J Chung". "Simpson, Hall, Miller and Co. Plate 26".linton fire brigade, p. wishart, d. cornish, s. ball, j. chung, trophies, water jugs

Road transport run off Calder Highway in 1971 flood water. Shire grader trying to remove truck. Used in Charlton Tribune Nov 12th, 1971.B/W photo of road transport run off Highway in flood water. Shire grader trying to remove truck.flood, calder highway, charlton

this item is a useful reference tool.A survey map produced by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. It is on white paper with blue ink. It is a hand-drawn survey of the Snowy River in 1939-40.survey map snowy-river

My name is Deanne Gilson and I am a proud Wadawurrung woman living on my ancestral Country around Ballarat in Victoria. My practise aims to highlight and bring back traditional women’s symbols and ceremonial practises that reference the lived experience of my ancestors. By reviving traditional marks found on artefacts and women’s business, I am forming links with past ancestral knowledge so that is not lost and continues for the future generations. My art practice relies heavily on the use of symbols and form as a metaphor for the body. I have worked as a full-time artist for over thirty-five years. Many artworks tell stories of the spiritual aspects of culture and myths. Dreaming and Songlines, further creating a yarning space, bring the gap towards reconciliation and healing for my people and others through shared sharing stories. A main focus of my art practice tells the birthing tree and scar tree stories and how Wadawurrung women have evolved and survived, since before and after colonisation. The old symbols find new life, connecting to the contemporary ones, further connecting us all to this Country we all call home.Yaluk, Beep, Murrup, meaning Water, Country, Spirit, incorporates the traditional mark of the wave pattern (often found on wooden shields) used by my ancestors, along with the basalt plains across Wadawurrung Country. By depicting the interaction between the Water and Country, I use ancestral knowledges that are not seen but intuitive to myself, while juxtaposing them against the ancestral stone circle knowledges, embedded with the DNA of our stories. The ochre is reclaimed as real, it is marni-beek, meaning Country, in particular the white ceremonial ochre, often seen on the painted-up figure and used today to reconnect back to our ancestral memory. Reclaiming what was lost through colonisation, but still present in our Dreaming that flows on today through the water spirit. Country has no time limits and water connects to our bodies, which are made up of water. We as a clan, are still here today, living and being on Country, our ancestral spirits live on through us. The original painting is a contemporary account of using ochre to reclaim ancestral knowledge and to be part of the ceremony that is yaluk, beep, murrup. wadawurrung, deanne gilson, water, country, spirit, first nations art

The poster includes a cartoon by Arthur Jordan, with a conversation between an ailing man and a good man after baths visits. There are several reviews dating from 1906 to 1908 extolling the healing powers of the baths' waters. In February 1877 a Baths Company (1050 shares) was formed in the town of Warrnambool for the establishment of the baths at the south end of Gillies Street. The baths were filled with sea water from Lady Bay, originally pumped by a windmill situated near the current Surf Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped by gas motor. Hot and cold fresh water baths were advertised. The gentlemen’s bath was 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, of graduating depth. A second bath, solely for ladies, was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. Hot Sea-water Baths were also part of the institution, and were sought after for their ‘wonderful curative powers’, and ‘incomparable’ as a ‘tonic for the feeble’. In June 1881 the Hot Sea Baths were opened, and both hot and cold water baths were supplied at reasonable charges. Patrons came from near and far to receive the benefits. The manager of the Baths was J. Kirkpatrick. The Baths Company struggled for several years without success so in 1883 the baths were sold to the Borough Council for 1250 pounds. The original shareholders received nothing for their outlay; the overdraught was over the sale price. In May 1884 the Council announced that an estimated they has spent 1000 pounds in improving the baths since purchasing them and were now returning an income of 11 per cent. The poster promotes the healing powers of the hot sea water baths that were in use in Warrnambool in the late 19th century through to the early 20th century. The baths were a place for fitness, health and social activity, an example of the recreational activities during this period.Poster, black and white, mounted on card. It shows advertising Warrnambool Sea-water Baths and Hot Sea-water Baths. There are several references promoting the health benefits of baths, dating from 1906-1908. The cartoon was sketched by Arthur Jordan. The poster was printed by The Thompson Printing Co. Warrnambool. Handwritten inscription on the lower edge.Handwritten "10,000 mailed by post through Victoria"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool salt baths, warrnambool therapudic baths, arthur jordan, baths company, sea water baths, hot sea water, swimming, healing powers, warrnambool baths, advertisement, thompson printing co. warrnambool

Water For the Thirsty Inland was published by The Murrumbidgee Valley Water Users Association as a case for diversion of part of the Snowy River waters to the Murrumbidgee. In 1950 The Murrumbidgee Valley Water Users Association and the League established the Murray-Murrumbidgee Development Committee to ensure the Snowy Scheme was completed.This book is a significant research tool for the history of the diversion of the Snowy River.A 44 pp book, titled Water For The Thirsty Inland. On the front cover is a coloured print of a painting of a river (Snowy River?) from the mountains to the flats. The text of the title is white with a black shadow. The book contains b/w photographs and the print is black and green.Some pencilled notes on back.snowy-river murrumbidgee-valley-water-users' irrigation