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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard - Rocky Valley - Circa 1950, 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph is from a Valentine's V2 Argus postcard. It is on a 200g/m paper density one side gloss. See also KVHS 0480 (A) to (L) for similar postcards. "ROCKY VALLEY FROM BOGONG HIGH PLAINS KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT" "V1"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, rocky valley, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard - Junction Dam - Circa 1950, Circa 1950's
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph is a Valentine's postcard, from a V2 Argus photograph. It is on a 200g/m paper density with only the photo side gloss.Front "JUNCTION DAM & SPILLWAY, BOGONG KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT" on the flip side "VALENTINE'S POST CARD " "A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, junction dam, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard - Junction Dam - Circa 1950, Circa 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph on a Valentine's postcard is from a V2 Argus photograph. It is on a 200g/m paper density one side gloss only/. See 0480 (A) -(L) for other photos of similar postcards."JUNCTION DAM & SPILLWAY, LAKE GUY, BOGONG, KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT" "V5" on the flip side" VALENTINE'S POST CARD " "A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, junction dam, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, No.3 Power Station Kiewa Hydro-electric Project "V.8", Circa 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph from a Valentine's postcard is from a V2 Argus photograph postcard. It is on a 200g/m paper density photo side gloss. See 0480 (A) - (K) for other photos of similar postcards."No.3 POWER STATION KIEWA HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT" "V8"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, secv -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Inspection of storm damaged Abraham house at Kangaroo Ground, c. May 1962
Showing the effect of a wind storm that destroyed the house circa May 1962.. The Abraham family owned land near the Aqueduct and east of Nicholas Lane at Kangaroo Ground (based on photos, at or near 40 Nicholas Lane).Record 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.1962-05, abraham house, kangaroo ground, nicholas lane, property damage, storm damage, building surveyor, george e. newton -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Japanese School of Melbourne
Six documents about the Japanese School: 1/The Japanese School of Melbourne Planning Brief document draft February 1984 to the City of Caulfield. Brief includes background of school, current educational standards of school and structure, future plans, including forecast of future student numbers, request to use prefabricated rooms. Also plans for new building and room alterations. Includes appendice which has current and projection graph of students attending. Period covered: January 1968-February 1984 (17 pages). 2/Fourteen page school prospectus, which includes history and location, term dates, school hours, curriculum subjects, teachers qualifications, health department approval and enrolment list. Also includes Division of School Duties, school educational aims and guidance priorities. Period covered: 07/09/1968-13/05/1986. 3/An 11/11/1988 Melbourne Development and Prospectus for the Japanese School of Melbourne, includes purpose of school, development options, planning brief, construction time, and development program. Includes seven plans and maps of school location and bus routes (14 pages). Prepared for the City of Caulfield on its request. 4/List of representatives of the Japanese School of Melbourne that met with City of Caulfield councilors on 23/11/1988. 5/Black and white photo of 'Ian Rob with Japanese students September 1991', six students included. 6/Colour photograph of 'Mayor Ed Biggs with Japanese students February 1992', thirteen adults and young people included.japanese school of melbourne limited, japanese school, caulfield, holy cross catholic, holy cross school, ellington school, keeron street, mockridge stahle and mitchell architects, architects, secondary schools, primary schools, playgrounds, hawthorn road, caulfield south, yaji hidero, japanese community, yazaki yasuo, morita hiroshi, teachers, bloink des, stokes tony, building surveyors, japanese supplementary school of melbourne, school committees, libraries, school houses, brick, bloink clarke harding consulting architects group, anthony stokes and assoc. building surveyors and town planners, rob ian, biggs ed mayor -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Glen Eira
Six items about the Glen Eira Mansion. Letter dated 2/06/2012 from the St Kilda Historical Society to Glen Eira Historical Society asking for further information as well as providing some items on Glen Eira’s history Attachment to above letter of information about Glen Eira printed from Melbourne Mansions Database on 30/05/2012 about Glen Eira House referencing the Argus newspaper for 10/03/1865 and 25/07/1881, ‘Sand, Swamp and Heath’, ‘Caulfield’s Building Heritage and Pioneer Families’. Entry is dated 27/06/1997. Second attachment to above letter of a memo detailing information about Glen Eira mansion form History and Heritage Officer at City of Glen Eira together with an image extract of birth notices from the Argus 22/5/1863 re the birth of a daughter to W.Lamborn Esq on 20/05/1863 at Glenalry house Caulfield Third attachment to above letter of questions and parish plan image re properties including area occupied by Glen Eira from Heritage Officer St Kilda Historical Society Southern Scenarion quarterly newsletter of the Royal Southern Memorial Hospital Issue No. 7 Winter 1988. It contains a black and white photograph of Glen Eira with a brief history of the residence and owner on P 2 plus an article on P 3 about the bequest from the late Rudolph Ashley Ricketson for the Ashley Ricketson Centre in the hospital. Demolition of the mansion occurred in 1965. Newspaper article (source & date unknown) about the bequest from Ashley Ricketson of $10.5 million to the Southern Memorial Hospital in Caulfield. It is on the site of Glen Eira, demolished 4 years prior. A sketch and photo of the hospital.glen eira, glen eira house, ricketson henry, lamborn william, kooyong road, caulfield, alison road, seymour road, beemery park, elsternwick, watts thomas, mansions, sargood frederick, rippon lea, australian general military hospital no. 11, southern memorial hospital, architects, staniforth georgina, were edith alice mary, were jonathon binns, fulton thomas, caulfield district crown land, glen huntly road, glen eira road, hawthorn road, military hospitals, ricketson rudolph ashley, towers, jacka albert captain vc, the white house, soldiers, hospitals, caulfield geriatric hospital, glenalry, caulfield roads board, foot henry boorn, surveyors, southern scenario, ashley ricketson centre, royal southern memorial hospital, best joan mrs, caulfield grammar school, the white house, barrata, house names -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Vadlure
Photocopy of a letter dated January 09, 1891 to J.A. Wallace from W.A. Zeal giving valuation of property Vadlure with a description of the house, outbuildings and gardens. Includes two copies of same site plan.vadlure, mansions, peterson john s, dandenong road, caulfield north, queen anne style, towers, art buildings, vegetable gardens, kooyong road, alma road, seal w.a., land values, engineers, surveyors -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - KAMBROOK ROAD, 46, CAULFIELD NORTH
A copy of a one page typed report by Hilary Bullock and Rosalind Landells of the Brighton Historical Society, dated 14/10/1995, with handwritten notes about this property. It covers the owners of this address from 1918 to 1994 and a short history of the origins of Caulfield Racecourse and land development by 1917. It also mentions the first meeting of the Caulfield Amateur Turf Club in 1859.caulfield north, kambrook road, caulfield cup, caulfield racecourse, racecourses, caulfield amateur turf club, 'kambrook', payne john, balaclava road, swan william h, urquhard john, wenn john, reddon george, may phillip g, griffin g mrs, newton g t (horse trainer), bullock hilary, landells rosalind, bick david, foote henry (surveyor), caulfield roads board, glen eira road, land subdivision -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick
A one page copy of correspondence dated 22/04/1988 concerning Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick, the Gardenvale Railway Station and land sales in the area. Researched by the Brighton Historical Society. The file also includes a one page handwritten excerpt from the publication Sand, Swamp and Heath by Murray and Wells, about the subdivision named Gardenvale and the occupiers of Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick.bertram street, elsternwick, prowse reginald, watson george j, gardenvale, parnell street, muntz street, muntz edwin parnell, muntz thomas b, surveyors, engineers, gardenvale station, market gardens, small and edwards, land developers, gardenvale on the hill, bullock h, landells rosalind -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Map - Cantala
Six pages of handwritten notes, undated and unattributed, detailing the history of the subdivision and demolition of Cantala, Dandenong Road, 40, Caulfield. The notes, which include a list of references, detail the main auction on 21/05/1938 and prices paid for the allotments. Also included in the file are photocopies of three auction posters for the 21/05/1938 auction in 32 allotments. Two of the posters are small and one of these includes a map (107mm x 110mm) of the Cantala Estate. The other poster is spread across three A4 pages and includes a map and plan (204mm x 110mm) of the allotments. There is an extra copy of the final page of this larger poster.miller septimus, miller helen m, mcintyre angus, miller n a, crouch h c, cantala, dandenong road, wiora, alma road, waiora road, findon avenue, cantala avenue, caulfield, caulfield north, st kilda east, yeo grosthwaite and co, abercromby and beatty pty ltd, mansions, land subdivision, house auctions, auctioneers, land sales, land values, architectural features, gardens, advertisements, racehorses, road construction and maintenance, surveyors, lawyers, minute books, trams -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Cavers Carre
Three articles about Cavers Carre. Handwritten document giving details of the location of the house. Built c.1866 and demolished prior to 1905 when the block was subdivided. No details of the house. Two plans of Gardenvale and Riddell Estate dated 29/11/1884 and unknown from State Library Victoria records.gardenvale estate, glen huntly road, riddell estate, melbourne and brighton railway, mcmillan street, orrong road, archibald street, rowan street, hamilton street, downshire road, shoobra road, madden walter, tuxen august, fraser and co., surveyors, muntz and muntz, cavers carre, elsternwick, stanley street, carre street, railway cresent, riddell parade, riddell john carre, land subdivisions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - COMPASS, PROTRACTOR, RULER, Est WWI
The 3 items belonged to Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The ruler was broken by a small piece of shrapnel which then passed through a wallet containing photos. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P, 1241.22P, 1278.2. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War..1) Pocket compass, metal and glass, mirror backed. .2) Protractor-wooden, metal stud and ring. .3) Ruler, wood, in 2 parts..2) "Veare wood" .3) One inch and centimetre increments.instruments-measuring, surveyors-terrestrial -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, Book 4, March 1978 - February 1979
Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period of 2 March 1978 to 7 February 1979.Book with deep red and white cover back and front, spiral bound. staffing advertisements, norton villiers motor presented to smb, british student counsellor visits smb, far-reaching consequences says barker, engineers and surveyors plan new courses, first technical college in australia, historic timetable, physical education students, canoe trip down glenelg river, complex opened -regional education offices, rex hollioake new president of smb council, director of mount isa mines smb student, john middlin, school began with gold -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, Lake Guy Dam and Bogong Village, Circa 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This black and white photograph from a Valentine's postcard is from a V2 Argus photograph postcard. It is on a 200g/m paper density photo side gloss. See 0480 (B) - (F) for other photos of similar postcards.In white lettering " LAKE GUY & BOGONG VILLAGE KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, Snowfall at Bogong Village Kiewa Hydro-Electric Project, 1950s
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This scanned black and white photograph of a postcard, shows vehicles covered in thick snow at Bogong Village in 1950. See 0480(A), (C) - (F) for other similar photos of postcards available at this period."SNOWFALL AT BOGONG VILLAGE KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRICITY PROJECT"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, bogong village, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, Scene in Bogong Village Kiewa Hydro-Electric Project, 1950s
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment. This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap. The couple shown in this photograph would have been employed by the S.E.C. under the Kiewa Hydro-Electricity Scheme.This item is a scanned black and white photograph of a couple walking along a gravel street in Bogong Village in 1950. See 0480 (A) ,(B), (D) - (F) for other photos of similar postcards" SCENE IN BOGONG VILLAGE KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, bogong, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, Men's Mess No.4 Power Station, Kiewa Hydro-Electric Project
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.Although this photo details the eating facilities of the construction workers at the power station it was not only a postcard for the people employed in the Hydro Scheme is was also provided to tourists visiting the area and thus used for promotional purposes.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap. The men shown in this photograph would have been employed by the S.E.C. under the Kiewa Hydro-Electricity Scheme.This item is a scanned black and white photograph of a construction worker walking from stairs leading down from the men's mess building, in 1950. See 0480 (A) -(C), (E) - (F) for other photos of similar postcards"MEN'S MESS No.4 POWER STATION AREA, KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT" "ARGUS PHOTO V.IIkiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, Mt. Beauty Village, Kiewa Hydro-Electricity Project, circa 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment. The regulatory pondage on the northern aspect of the village had no water over-spill from the unfinished power station.This rural region in 1950 (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap. The couple shown in this photograph would have been employed by the S.E.C. under the Kiewa Hydro-Electricity Scheme.This item is a scanned black and white photograph of a panoramic view of Mount Beauty Village in 1950 (a closed village, entry by pass only). The regulatory pondage has earthen walls but no water.See 0480 (A) -(D) and (F) for other photos of similar postcards"MT. BEAUTY VILLAGE KIEWA HYDRO-ELECTRIC PROJECT"kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Postcard Circa 1950, Howman Gap Hostel under snow Kiewa Hydro-Electric Project, Circa 1950
This postcard was produced in the 1950's for the tourist trade in the Kiewa Valley and Alpine region. It encompasses the period when the State of Victoria was pressured by the ever increasing demand by industry and its population for electricity supplies. Hydro electricity was seen as an untapped natural resource to quench this demand. The Victorian Alps and the rivers flowing into its valleys was ideal for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The late 1940's saw the development of this scheme and the changing of sections of alpine landscape is covered by this and other postcards/pictures (tourists, construction workers, and established rural populations). This period in time was before the established wildlife and forest/nature groups became political activist who changed legislative acts to protect the environment.This rural region (Kiewa Valley/alpine plains) was at most only significant to a smaller group of winter sports, summer hikers/horse riders and rural farmers/graziers. The numbers of tourists and the increase in the local resident population was boosted by the construction of the Hydro Electricity Scheme. This influx to the regional population resulted in a corresponding diversity in services and brought about an environment that responded to a growing level of tourists and thereby permitting this industry to grow more rapidly than it would have naturally. This postcard details an attraction to the "cleaner" method of providing electricity. This postcard was purchased in 1950 by a surveyor at Landford's Gap.This item is a scanned black and white photograph of a panoramic view of Howman Gap Hostel under snow in 1950 (a closed village, entry by pass only). This accommodation was for construction workers only. See 0480 (A) -(E) for other photos of similar postcards.On the photo, " Howman Gap Hostel under snow Kiewa Hydro-Electric Project" . On postcard address and personal information side "V.2 Valentine's Post Card "kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth, bogong, secv, howman's gap hostel -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Spanner Small, 1920's
This spanner, part of a raker/jointer/guage set which is a sharpening tool for cross cut logging saws. The logging saws used in the early 1900's for the clearing of forests required constant sharpening of their "cutting teeth". The logging of forested areas during these times was very much a "hands on" method of either one or two men by the use of saw or hand axe. Chain saws, chain and ball(clearing) and bulldozing methods came in the mid 1900's.This particular spanner was part of a crosscut saw sharpening tool and method was used by surveyors laying down boundaries for the S.E.C. Victoria Hydro Electricity Scheme (1920's). This item was given to a local Kiewa Valley lad who accompanied the initial surveyors. The lad was responsible for the tendering and feeding of the surveyors "pack horses". Surveys during this period and in the dense mountainous terrain of the Victorian Alps was both exhausting and hazardous. Overnight accommodation at various log cabins was not always possible and swag/tent alternative was the "fall back"This small spanner is part of the Raker/Jointer Gauge saw set and is made from forged steel. The nut grip is of the two tightening nuts on the main construction frame. See KVHS 0090 (A &B) for the other items making up the sharpening tools.hand tool, saw, sharpening method, tree felling. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Posters - 9 in the Set, The Famous Bogong School, Beyond the Gate-(up and down) , A Good Life, The Precursors, Great Expectations, Windows to Yesterday, c1998
These posters were produced for a display during the Mt Beauty Music Festival in 1998. They cover the history of the Kiewa Valley from the early days, farming and the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. These posters summarise the history of the Kiewa Valley and were compiled using memories, publications and documents. The posters are clear and useful for display.Large glossy cardboard posters: Mostly blue and white with photos and writing of the history of different aspects of the Kiewa Valley 1. Bogong School 2. Bogong Village 3. Mt Beauty 4. Tawonga 5. The Early Years 6. Kiewa Hydro Story 7. The Kiewa Valley Runs 8 & 9. Cattlemen & Huts of High Plains. Created for display with sources sighted. See KVHS 0956 bogong state school. bogong village. state electricity commission of victoria. tawonga. surveyors. mt beauty. camps. kiewa hydro electric scheme. kiewa valley. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Surveyors Chain
See KVHS 1651A bundle of galvanised wire chains linked at each end to form a chain. Each link is 9 inches long. See KVHS 1651 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Spirit level, Early to mid-20th century
The tool is used for establishing a horizontal plane, it consists of a small glass tube containing alcohol or similar liquid and an air bubble. The tube is sealed and fixed horizontally in a wooden or metallic block or frame with a smooth lower surface. The glass tube is slightly bowed, and adjustment to the horizontal is indicated by the movement of the bubble. The device is on a level surface when the bubble is in the middle of the glass tube. The level sensitivity is proportional to the radius of the curvature of the glass. The spirit or bubble level consists of a sealed glass tube containing alcohol and an air bubble. It was invented in 1661 and was first used on telescopes and later on surveying instruments, but it did not become a carpenter's tool until the factory-made models were introduced in the mid-19th century. The circular level, in which a bubble floated under a circular glass to indicate the level in all directions, was invented in 1777. But It lacked the sensitivity of the conventional level.A hand tool that has not changed much since its invention in 1661, this tool is used today and although the materials it is made from have changed it's use has not.Spirit level wooden with two windows one of which has a piece of brass sheet metal protecting it.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, hand tool, spirit level, carpenders tool, builders tool, surveyors instrument -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fred Mitchell, Surveyors laying out the new corner of Bridge Street and Main Road, Eltham, during duplication works, 1968, 1968
Roadworks for duplication of Main Road.Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 1968, eltham, bridge street, main road, road construction, duplication -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fred Mitchell, Surveyors laying out the new corner of Bridge Street and Main Road, Eltham, during duplication works, 1968, 1968
Roadworks for duplication of Main Road.Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 1968, eltham, bridge street, main road, road construction, duplication -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fred Mitchell, Surveyors laying out the new corner of Bridge Street and Main Road, Eltham, during duplication works, 1968, 1968
Roadworks for duplication of Main Road.Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 1968, eltham, bridge street, main road, road construction, duplication -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - ROSENEATH, NEPEAN HIGHWAY, 31, ELSTERNWICK
This file contains 8 pages and one property notice. The file contains: 1/descriptions from Andrew Ward’s Heritage Planning Report. Notes on residents of ‘Roseneath’ from 1866 to 1963. Articles include household goods sale, public notices, wills and estate notices from Trove and census record. Details from Ancestry.com 2016. 2/Property sale notice of ‘Roseneath’ dated 04/03/2016 from Leader newspaper.‘roseneath’, house names, point nepean road, elsternwick, bogle andrew esq., auctions, wragge william, wragge mary, wragge william charles, miller william, councillors, rusden street, mcmillan street, subdivision, boyle andrew, merchants, shire of caulfield, east st kilda riding, breckinhill lodge, bogle andrew mrs., wragge w mrs, st kilda cemetery, cemeteries, kirkham councillor, long councillor, riddell councillor, lempriere councillor, ilberry concillor, worthington george, judges, tulloch annie, st kilda ladies benevolent society, worthington mrs, wheeldon isaac, tulloch w.g., breweries, elsternwick, madame berry west company, tulloch and son, mccracken’s brewery, elsternwick station, ‘elderslie’, glenhuntly road, wheeldon sarah, cross anastacia, brick houses, meek alexander charles, meek una eveline, meek david, meek jane, meek james, meek alexander, meek kathleen, meek william, lloyd i. captain, lloyd mary, lloyd nova, lloyd eileen, meek anastasia mary, meek william john, meek monica venus, engineers, marine surveyors, social events and activities, wills and estates, real estate, advertisements -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - Orion Estate
One item about this estate: 1/A black-and-white estate agents notice for the sale of Orion Estate at 3-o-clock on the Saturday 5th December 1880s. This notice details the sale of Orion Estate by public auction into allotments.orion estate, elsternwick, mars street, jupiter street, venus street, saturn street, kooyong street, mercury street, rosstown junction railway, real estate agents, railway stations, lillie and davis, auctions, ormond station, hobsons bay, elsternwick station, glenhuntly road, brighton line, madden walter, tunen august, building surveyors, residential development, plans, houses -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Watts, William Cowley
This file contains three items about Willian Cowley Watts, brother of Thomas Henry Watts:. Photocopy of two articles from newspapers. One relates to a portrait of William Cowley Watts, who was the shire president of Caulfield, for the memorial gallery of Mayors. The other states the history of Glen Huntly, the first architect designed house in Caulfield, the home of Thomas Watts. Research notes on the Watts family of Caulfield. A photocopy of a portrait of William Cowley Watts, shire president of Caulfield.watts william cowley, watts thomas henry, shire president, councillors, caulfield, monuments, memorials, portrait, gallery of mayors, city offices, architects, architecture, national trust, victorian institute of architects, city surveyor of melbourne, drainage system, watts charles george, caulfield grammar school, fellow of the federal institute of accountants, city treasurer of melbourne, watts geoffrey, glen huntly, glenhuntly, glenhuntly traders association, caulfield city council, huntly street, grange road, glenhuntly road, watts john, watts mary, thos. h. watts and sons, shire of caulfield, drainage, irrigation sewerage, sanitation, land surveys, royal society, mansion, retail trade, merchants, station place