The Library held books on all aspects of health and nursing, and staff members when undergoing Education had access to information held in the Library. The RDNS Librarian was available to provide access to particular information for many RDNS staff. The Library also holds the RDNS Archives.From its inception in 1885 the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), Committee recognized that a high standard of knowledge was required to nurse the sick poor in the community, so only Trained nurses (Nurses) were employed to carry out this work. From early times Lady Janet Clarke paid a yearly subscription, for MDNS Nurses, to Mullen’s Select Library, which became Melville & Mullen’s, so the Nurses could increase their knowledge. In 1966 MDNS gained Royal patronage becoming Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS) which developed its own Library of books on health care subjects and employed a Librarian who also cares for the RDNS Archives.Black and white photograph showing two Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), staff selecting books from the RDNS Library. The lady on the left hand side of the photograph has her dark hair drawn back and is wearing a floral blouse under a dark top and cardigan, and a dark grey skirt. She is standing with her left arm extended and is selecting a book from the top shelf of the four shelf book stand. The Sister to her right, who has short dark hair and is wearing a dark tunic style frock over a light grey skivvy, is crouched with her left hand in the 2nd bottom shelf and her right arm extended selecting a book from the bottom shelf. Each shelf of the book stand is filled with various sized dark and light covered books.Photographers stamp. Quote No. DR 9mdns, melbourne district nursing society, royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns library

Contents belonged to Major Damien Batty whilst serving with the United Nations Forces in Afghanistan. Major Damien Batty served in Afghanistan in 2011-2012 with the Bravo Commando Company Group, 2nd Commando Regiment in Uruzgan. The Commandos took part in 20 rotations with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG) between 2007 and 2012. During this time they undertook significant combat operations, and were awarded for its actions, the regiment was collectively awarded the Unit Citation for Gallantry and the Meritorious Unit Citation.Contents from the Field Notebook Holder, (see 0096.1) belonging to Major Damien Batty whilst serving with the United Nations in Afghanistan. Located in the clear plastic compartment of the Field Note Holder: 0096.02 - Authority card in colour featuring a photograph of Major Damien Batty. 0096.03 - Facility access card in colour featuring a photograph of Major Damien Batty. Located in the folded compartment of the Field Note Holder: 0096.04 - White boarding pass with colour text 0096.05 - Peach sticker with black text 0096.06 - Peach sticker with black text 0096.07 - Green sticker with black text 0096.08 - White A4 sized paper copy of passport with certification stamp 0096.09 - Small grey Rules of Engagement card with a gloss surface and rounded corners. Has text on both sides 0096.10 - Small yellow Rules of Engagement card with a gloss surface and rounded corners. Has text on both sides 0096.11 - Small purple Rules of Engagement card with a gloss surface and rounded corners. Has text on both sides 0096.12 - White piece of paper torn from a spinal notebook with written text in blue and red ink. (Not pictured) 0096.02 - UNESCORTED / WEAPONS AUTHORISED / CELL PHONE ALLOWED / BATTY / TF-66 / VALID UNTIL 5 DECEMBER 2012. 0096.03 - 03-MAR-74 / BATTY DAMIEN / OF-3 Back 0096.04 - ADAGOLD / AVIATION PTY LTD / FROM SYDNEY / TO MIHAD MILITARY / DATE 05 JUN /1310 / 0096.05 - NHD / 10987 /ADAGOLD / AVIATION PTY LTD / 0096.06 - NHD / 10986 / ADAGOLD / AVIATION PTY LTD / 0096.07 - QUALITY CONTROL / 0096.08 - DAMIEN BATTY / 0096.09 - RESTRICTED / DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / SEARCH AND DETENTION / OP SLIPPER / (AFGHANISTAN ONLY) / DEC 2010 / 0096.10 - RESTRICTED / DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / MEAO FORCE PROTECTION / INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF FORCE / APR 2009 / 0096.11 - RESTRICTED / DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / PURPLE CARD / ORDERS FOR OPERATING FIRE / OP SLIPPER / contents, field notebook holder, identification, united nations

Picture of Carlton's Premiership Team & Coach Ron Barassi. Back row: Gordon Casey, Barry Gill, Neil Chandler, Bill Bennett, Adrian Gallagher, Denis Munari. 2nd row: Ron Auchettl, Ian Robertson, Bryan Quirk, Peter Smith, Bob Edmond, Brian Kekovich, Brent Crosswell. 3rd Row: Gary Crane, Ron Stone, Vin Waite, Peter Jones, Robert Walls, Peter McLean, Alex Jesaulenko, Ian Nicoll. Seated: Ian Collins, John Goold, John Nicholls (captain), Ron Barassi (coach), Wes Lofts, Sergio Silvagni, Kevin Hall. Carlton FC's first premiership after 21 years, at the time the longest drought premiership in the club's history. The win was the culmination of recruiting Ron Barassi from Melbourne FC in 1965. Ron Barassi leaving Melbourne at the end of the 1964 season was one of the most sensational stories in VFL history. Carlton defeated Essendon 7.14 (56) to 8.5 (53) Att 115828. The game was marred by a blustery wind. Brian Kekovich kicked 4 goals for Carlton and Gary Crane was Carlton's best player.Postcard size Black & White photo

Notes of a naturist in Bengal, the Sikkim, and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc. Dedicated to Charles Darwin by his affectionate friend, the author.Red/brown cloth-covered hardback book. Embossed design around borders of front and back covers, front cover shows central image in gold colour. Maps and engraved illustrations. Cover worn & stained. Fair condition.Sticker inside front cover, 'Upham & Beet/(late Redwell)/46,New Bond Street'. On 2nd flyleaf '83'. Title page has small cut out section top right corner.kilmore mechanics institute library.

Part of a complete dining suite from the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. Seat reupholstered 1992.Brown wooden high backed chair with cloth seat cover of floral design.chairs, dining suites, furniture

Part of a complete dining suite from the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. Seat reupholstered 1992.Brown wooden high backed chair with cloth seat cover of floral design.chairs, dining suites, furniture

Part of a complete dining suite from the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. Seat reupholstered 1992.Brown wooden high backed chair with cloth seat cover of floral design.chairs, dining suites, furniture

Part of a complete dining suite from the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. Seat reupholstered 1992.Brown wooden high backed chair with cloth seat cover of floral design.chairs, dining suites, furniture

Part of a complete dining suite from the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. Seat reupholstered 1992.Brown wooden high backed chair with cloth seat cover of floral design.chairs, dining suites, furniture

Part of a complete dining suite from the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. Seat reupholstered 1992.Brown wooden high backed chair with cloth seat cover of floral design.chairs, dining suites, furniture

An apron made to celebrate 75 years of the War Widows Guild in 2020. The Kookaburra is the symbol of the Guild due to its laugh. From the War Widows' Guild of Australia website: 'the Guild badge would feature the kookaburra, an industrious and cheerful bird who mated for life, was fearless and aggressive in the defence of its young and the area of territory it regarded as its own. The bird also had a unique call, not a song but a laugh; a chortle of rollicking mirth (to bring the widows back to laughter). Also, the kookaburra is a typically and completely Australian symbol, one that could be worn proudly by every widow whatever her creed or ideals. The kookaburra was also the mascot of the 7th Division of the 2nd AIF, commanded by Mrs Vasey’s husband, Major-General Vasey. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild, established on 22 November 1945. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this apron, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A celebration of the 75 years of work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Dark navy cotton apron with a white stencilled Guild kookaburra logo and text saying 'Celebrating 75 years'.war widows guild, jessie vasey, wwg

A scarf made for War Widows Guild. The Kookaburra is the symbol of the Guild. From the War Widows' Guild of Australia website: 'the Guild badge would feature the kookaburra, an industrious and cheerful bird who mated for life, was fearless and aggressive in the defence of its young and the area of territory it regarded as its own. The bird also had a unique call, not a song but a laugh; a chortle of rollicking mirth (to bring the widows back to laughter). Also, the kookaburra is a typically and completely Australian symbol, one that could be worn proudly by every widow whatever her creed or ideals. The kookaburra was also the mascot of the 7th Division of the 2nd AIF, commanded by Mrs Vasey’s husband, Major-General Vasey. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild, established on 22 November 1945. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this scarf, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A memento of the War Widows Guild.Dark navy rectangular scarf with a white Guild kookaburra logo and text saying 'War Widows' Guild of Australia - Est 1945'.war widows guild, wwg

The Practice of Divine Love; Being an exposition upon the Church Catechism: to which are added directions for prayer.Green cloth-bound hardcover book, embossed decoration to front and back covers. Cover totally detached from body, tear to spine. Foxing throughout. 140 pp. Fair condition.On 2nd flyleaf, 'Mrs. Hanniford/With Walter's, Best and/Kindest Wishes/May 25, 1859'.religion, mrs. hanniford

Whittaker's improved edition of Pinnock's Goldsmith's History of England, from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the death of George 11., with a continuation to the present time; also, a dictionary, biographical, historical &c. explaining every difficulty, and rendering the whole easy to be understood; and questions for examination at the end of each section: besides a variety of valuable information added throughout the work....Brown leather-bound hardcover book, very worn extremities, tear to upper spine. Embossed cross-hatch design on leather with embossed border. Staining lower right front, loss of colour back & front. Scored damage to front. Flyleaf torn with piece missing upper right. Front hinge separated, binding loose. 2nd flyleaf stained. Foxing and discolouration of page edges. 519 pp. Poor condition.Inside front cover, label advertising Fulton & Knight's Pronouncing Dictionary, 'T & C Buck/1846'. Front flyleaf, ' [missing] Buck/ [indecipherable] school/1846'. Front 2nd flyleaf, 'Thomas Buck/Mounted Constable/Kilmore District/June 1856'.history of england, thomas buck, mounted constable, kilmore

The picture shows the Ararat Citizens' Band (as it was then known) competing in the Royal South Street Society contests in 1948 or 1949. The Ararat Citizens' Band is a very well known band and is still in existence as the Ararat City Band. The Ararat Band have been regular competitors in Victorian Bands' League events over the past century.This photograph is significant as it shows the discipline of a brass band while participating in a marching contest. The Quickstep and Street March contests at Ballarat were highlights of brass band competitions and always drew large crowds. The year of this photo is also significant as it was the first year the Royal South Street Society held band contests after the 2nd World War.Rectangular black and white photograph mounted on card. A sheet of paper has been stuck to the back with a list of the names of band members at the time.Front: (in pencil) Ararat City 1948-9? Ballarat N. R. Harvey Back: List of names: Drum Major W. Limmom F.R. A. Francis W. Ling W. Carther L. Vamos W. Cook 2nd R. T Lyth R. Humphries R. Lyth N. Cooper 3rd R. I. Tink A. Robinson J. Greenwell L. Ogilvie A. Chiller 4th R. L. Trafar L. Ling A. Turner D.W. Powell S. Caddy J. Riley ararat citizens' band, ararat city band, royal south street, ballarat, victorian bands' league, victorian bands' association, quickstep march

A very marked and damaged brown fabric covered book with the faded title The Twins of Emu Plains printed on the front cover with twin girls sitting on a window seat reading a letter. The back cover has dried mould at the bottom and also inside at the back on some pages. The inside front and back of the spine is showing signs of breaking away from the covers. There are a few illustrated black and white plates. Foxing is seen on the edges of the pages. p.256.fictionTwin 16 year old sisters bravely assist their father on his farm while Emu Palins is in the grip of a disastrous and seemingly endless drought. Being young the twins treat trouble as a tremendous joke , and by their lightheartedness and practical help their harassed parents are able to carry on. Adventure and incident abound in this tale.adventure fiction, farm life fiction, drought - australia

A badge made for War Widows Guild members to wear to show they were members. The Kookaburra is the symbol of the Guild. From the War Widows' Guild of Australia website: 'the Guild badge would feature the kookaburra, an industrious and cheerful bird who mated for life, was fearless and aggressive in the defence of its young and the area of territory it regarded as its own. The bird also had a unique call, not a song but a laugh; a chortle of rollicking mirth (to bring the widows back to laughter). Also, the kookaburra is a typically and completely Australian symbol, one that could be worn proudly by every widow whatever her creed or ideals. The kookaburra was also the mascot of the 7th Division of the 2nd AIF, commanded by Mrs Vasey’s husband, Major-General Vasey. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild, established on 22 November 1945. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this badge, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A identity badge of the War Widows Guild.Dark silver badge with a kookaburra logo and a butterfly clip.Engraved on reverse 'M2155' and stamped 'Property of War Widows' Guild'.war widows guild, wwg

Legatee Stan Savige attended the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth on 2nd June 1953 as a representative of Legacy at the request of the Co-ordinating Council and the Australian Prime Minister, Robert Menzies. This booklet is his account of the events as he wrote in a letter back the President of Legacy. In shows the interest in the Coronation, and L/- Savige's account was of interest to so many that it was published in a booklet for the Legatees. Two additional copies of the booklet - see full images at 01164.The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II was an important event and Sir Stan Savige felt it worth sending a letter that was published for Legatees about it. Also that Legacy was deemed important enough to send a representative.Two copies of a booklet recounting the Queen's Coronation as observed by Stan Savige.One copy has handwritten 'B' in top right in pencilcoronation, stan savige

Murray Comrie Collection.Monochrome photograph of a group of children assembled in rows for a school photograph. Accompanied by a typed caption with children's names. Also associated with handwritten notes (catalogued separately as a Research Note) with children's names. There are only a few differences between the two sets of names. Typed note adhered to reverse states '23rd June 1922'. Names of children combined from both set of notes are believed to be: Back row: Eileen Whimpey, Dorothy McKenzie, Adele Smith, Molly McNamee, Mary (or Marjorie) McKenzie, Jean Fotheringham, May Lamprell, Iris Heraud, Melva Fotheringham, Elsie Heraud, Ethel Heraud, Jessie Calder. 3rd row: May Gedling (or Elsie Gedling), Clarice Greenwood (or May Gedling), Ethel Gedling, Ivy Goltz, Pearl Lamprell, Florence Hutchins, Syd Goltz, Geo Riordan, _____Calder, Andy Heraud, Cecil Williams, Doug Calder, Albert McKenzie. 2nd row: Ron Heraud, Murray Comrie, Bruce Calder, Les Williams, Angus Comrie, Ross Heraud (or Fred Bool), Vern Whimpey, Bill Riordan, Frank McNamee, Jack McNamee. Front row: Keith Comrie, Tom Comrie, Len Smith, Theo Riordan, Stewart Calder, Bill Gedling, Alf Gedling, Stan McNamee, Les Hutchins.tarnagulla, school, education, children, calder, comrie, fotheringham, gedling, goltz, greenwood, heraud, hutchins, lamprell, mckenzie, mcnamee, riordan, smith, whimpey, williams

Murray Comrie Collection.Monochrome photograph of a group of children assembled in rows for a school photograph. Accompanied by two sets of handwritten notes (catalogued separately as a Research Notes) with children's names. Names of children combined from both set of notes are believed to be: Left to Right Back/4th row: Mary Allen, Sadie Taylor, Betty Radnell (Clara), Annie Atkin, Nell Alexander, Mavis Comrie, Annie Grey, Dulcie Goltz, Kath Duggan, Hazel Davis, Alice Duggan. 3rd row: Ethel Ramm, Olive Jenkins, Mary Bool, Nell Reilly (or Rielly), Edna Jenkins, Lil Andrews, Betty Radnell, Winnie Duggan, Len Ramm, Bert Stevens, Keith Castleman. 2nd row: Ken McKenzie, Maurice Chambers, Andy Graham (Cec Williams), Fred Bool, Len Chambers, Les Caldwell, Wally Harwood, Joe Falder, Bert Caldwell, Geo Banks. Front/1st row: Phil Andrews, J. Jones, B. Stevens, Gilbert Ramm, Jim Duggan, Maurice Power, N.Carroll, Keith Chambers.tarnagulla, school, education, children, andrews, alexander, allen, atkin, banks, bool, caldwell, carroll, castleman, chambers, comrie, davis, duggan, falder, golz, goltz, graham, grey, harwood, jenkins, jones, mckenzie, power, rielly, reilly, radnell, stevens, ramm, taylor

Murray Comrie Collection.Monochrome photograph of a group of children assembled in rows for a school photograph. Accompanied by two sets of handwritten notes (catalogued separately as a Research Notes) with children's names. Names of children combined from both set of notes are believed to be: Left to Right Back/4th row: Maurice Chambers, Alf Gedling, Bill Riordan, Les Williams, Wally Harwood, Len Smith, Les Caldwell, (at rear, Headmaster/teacher W.Carroll), Angus Comrie, Keith Comrie, Ken McKenzie, Bert Caldwell, Maurice Power. 3rd row: George Banks, Bruce Calder, J. Austin, Les Hutchins, Bill Gedling, Gilbert Ramm, Sydney Goltz, Murray Comrie, Tom Comrie, Bill Whimpey, Jim Duggan, Reuben Ampfer. 2nd row: Theo Riordan, N. Carroll, Andy Heraud, K.Calder, Keith Chambers, Harry James, Ron Heraud, Mal Ampfer, Stan McNamee, Bert Stevens (or Stephens). Front/1st row: _______ Calder, Rob Banks, L. Carroll, George Riordan, Bill Stevens (or Stephens), Len McKenna, A. Whimpey.tarnagulla, school, education, children, ampfer, banks, calder, caldwell, carroll, chambers, comrie, duggan, gedling, harwood, heraud, james, mckenna, mcnamee, riordan, smith, stephens, stevens, whimpey, williams

Murray Comrie Collection.Monochrome photograph of a group of children assembled in rows for a school photograph. Accompanied by two sets of handwritten notes (catalogued separately as a Research Notes) with children's names. Names of children combined from both set of notes are believed to be: Left to Right Back/4th row: Alice Duggan, Eva Newton, Mary Darling (or M. Emerson), Iris Heraud, Vida Cottle, Phyllis Cottle, Sadie Taylor (or M. Radnell), May Lamprell, Mavis Comrie, Nell Alexander, Madge Whimpey, Kath Duggan. 3rd row: Headmaster/teacher A. "Boss" Alison, Dulcie Goltz, Annie Grey, Enid Stobie, Ettie Jenkins, Lil Comrie, Mary Riordan, Clara Radnell, Ena Bock, Edith Gedling, Rose Heraud. 2nd row: Olive Jenkins, Winnie Duggan, Pearl Lamprell, Betty Radnell, Edna Jenkins, Dora Goltz, Murray Comrie, Ron Heraud, Theo Riordan, Syd Goltz, Tom Comrie, B. Radnell, Stan Whimpey, Andy Heraud. Front/1st row: Bill Gedling, Jim Duggan, Frank (or Stan) McNamee, Andy Graham, Angus Comrie, Jack Grey, Bill Graham, Alan Alexander, Roy Alexander, Bill Riordan. tarnagulla, school, education, children, alexander, alison, bock, comrie, cottle, duggan, darling, emerson, gedling, goltz, grey, heraud, jenkins, lamprell, graham, mcnamee, newton, radnell, riordan, stobie, taylor, whimpey

Murray Comrie Collection. A monochrome photograph, image depicting a family group. This is a fairly dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.Note on reverse identifies subjects as: L to R Back row: Mrs Geo. White (nee Flo Crossley, Jack & Tut's daughter) (3rd Gen), Sylvia, Jack & Florence Crossley (2nd Gen) Front row: Elderly couple are M and Mrs Joseph Crossley (1st Gen), children are Valerie and Graeme White (4th Gen)newbridge, people, children, crossley, white

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Group photo at gathering for the retirement of Claude Clancy and Jack O'Donnell in Wodonga, 1955. Back row left to right: Bill Baldock, Norm Davey, Tom (Milky) Cosgrove, Lionel McCormick, Bill Welch, Jimmy Lawler, Pat Murphy. 2nd row: Don Shepherd, Brian Putt, Norm O’Neill, Tom Guinane, Allan Smythe, Fred Leitch, Les Cross, Hugh Fraser, Eddy Moss, Colin Whitehand, Max Church, Eric Molloy, Frank Conway, Vin Snow, Stan Warnock, Dave Sutton 3rd row: Tommy Fitzgerald, Claude Clancy, Alex Reid, Jack, O’Donnell 4th row: Frank Rand, Kevin Goocher, Buddy Strachan, Cyril Tannick, Allan Elvish, Wally Rileyrailways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, claude clancy, jack o'donnell

This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 12. View from the Victorian bank of the river showing in the foreground a levee bank along the New South Wales side of the river with connecting wings back to the higher ground, May 1923. The first stage in the construction of the Dam foundations was carried out inside the levee bank which was at a sufficient height to protect from floods the work going on inside. A length of 300 feet of the Dam was left at a low elevation to allow of the river flowing over it in the second stage of the operations and at the ends of the concrete was brought up above flood level. To divert the river, a Coffer Dam was built across the old bed above and below the Dam site and tying into the end of the concrete wall built inside the levee bank. This completely surrounded the remainder of the site of the Dam and south wing wall, including an area of 12½ acres.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction

This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 28. Concrete Pillar for Tail Tower. This shows the back and upstream side of the tower. The groove at the back is left for the reception of the concrete core wall of the earth embankment. The groove is being used at present as a hoist well, up and down which men and materials are conveyed in connection with the re-erection of the Tail Tower of the cableway. The pillar is 108 feet from the ground and is within 4 feet of its ultimate height. The foundation of this part at its deepest is 90 feet below the natural surface so that when the 80 feet tower and jury mast are in place the total height from foundation to top of mast will be about 300 feet. New South Wales, August 1927.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Retirement send off for Jack Coughlan. Back Row: Les Cheesley, Norm Davey, Wally McGeachin, Reg Mathews, David Shannon, Rex McDonnell, Tom Cosgrove (Milkman). 2nd Row: Frank Conway, Frank Thistleton, Bill Odgers, Vin Snow, Mick Seymour, Les Cross, Tom Symonds, Ted Jenkins, Ross Smith, Clarrie McNamara. 3rd Row: Bob Saul, Jack O’Donnell, Vicky Jones, Jack Coughlan, Alex Reid, Fred Leitch, Roy Wagner, Austin Fulford. Front Row: Aub Beach, Frank Rand, Lou Madjeric, Bill Baldock, Charlie Beach, Bill Welch.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, jack coughlan

A book of drawings and photos published about the trenches in Europe in 1917. Put together by the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and published by a British publisher. Reproductions of official photographs and cartoons and sketches by members of the A.I.F. Photos show life in the trenches and the war zones, including Ypres, Hill 60, Hindenburg line, Bapaume, Menin Road, Zonnebeke and more. Plus conducting battle operations, Boche prisoners, ruined towns and churches, and the wounded awaiting transport. Most of the drawings are humorous. It is incomplete, the back cover is missing and the pages are only from Page 1 to 24 and 57 to 127. Information from the Australian War Memorial archives says it should have been 157 pages long. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A record that photos from the trenches were published as a memento of Christmas in 1917, presumably for the troops.A book of black and white photos and drawings published for the troops in World War 1.Title page has 'JB McLean / Maffra' handwritten in blue ink.world war one, souvenir