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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Personal Effects, canvas water bag, 20thC
The Water supply in Moorabbin Shire was from streams - Elster Creek - and wells so that all people , -settlers, market gardeners, and travellers - needed to take a container with them when they were away from the household.. The Canvas water bag was convenient, easy to make and could be hung on a tree branch or carried on the horse, wagon, plough or later on the bumper bar of a car or truck. The canvas water bag allowed any wind or airflow to cool down the water, even on very hot days, 21G could be 21Gills = 5pints= 2Quarts = 1/2 Gallon approx. and suitable for a day working in the field = 4 Litres similar to a mineral water bottle today.The water bag like this was the source of drinking water for market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire either when working in the fields or .travelling to the markets with their wagons loaded with produce.A canvas water bag, with an iron handle and plastic or bakelite drinking spout.H.L. HARDWARE / ...KFITH 21G, water bags, elster creek, horse drawn wagons, early settlers, market gardeners, cooking utensils, castiron cooking pots, blacksmiths, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham, melbourne, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Laundry Equipment, tin dipper, c1930
These tin dippers were used on washing day for carrying water as requiredThis tin dipper is a reminder of wash days when women used coppers, wringers, mangles, large troughs and clothes lines before the introduction of washing machines and clothes dryers.c1930 A tin dipper for water, probably used in the Laundrypioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, laundry -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Household Equipment, Earthenware hot water bottle 'Hoffmann', c1900
Large stoneware hot water bottle also called a foot warmer. The stoneware hot water bottle has a rubber cap, often the original stone cap would be replaced with a cork alternative to seal the hot water. Because they were mass produced and very robust many survived so the antique value is not great. Many stoneware hot water bottles are still in use today and will be for years to come. Stoneware is a certain clay fired at a particularly high temperature and glazed so that it resembles polished stone.The bottle was filled with hot water, close the stopper securely and stand them in a bed, upright, on their small flat ends so that the sheets and blankets formed a tent-like structure over them. The peak of the 'tent' was the special feature of the rounded knob opposite the flat end, which also served as a carrying handle. Used this way, the hot water bottle was supposed to heat more of the bed Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956) attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and studied architecture under Otto Wagner. As a designer, Hoffmann was creative and prolific. His design portfolio encompassed commissions for buildings and interiors but extended to things as diverse as textiles, umbrella knobs, walking stick handles, tea pots, caskets and book covers as well as glass and ceramics.In 1903, with Koloman Moser and financier Fritz Waerndorfer, Hoffmann founded the Wiener Werkstätte. The collaboration of artists, designer architects and artisans enabled the realisation of the ‘total artwork’. Hoffmann’s designs were based on simple and clear proportions and employed rich, high-quality materials. Everyday objects were conceived as part of a whole living environment and were considered works of art. A large earthenware hot water bottle.HOFFMANNearly settlers, moorabbin mckinnon, ormond, bentleigh, pottery, craftwork, earthenware, pioneers, hoffmann josef, waerndorfer fritz, moser kololan, weiner werkstatte, vienna, austria, brumpton frances -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Register of Lands, 1966-67
... irrigation ...Register setting out Water Rights apportioned and Rating Divisions 1966-67 season for Goulburn Murray Irrigation DistrictRed linen card covered book. 3 brass screws holding pages. Register of Lands written on cover.irrigation, rating divisions, water rights apportioned, books, accounts, rural, industry -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Canal at Fishermen's Bend, 1886
View of canal at Fishermen's Bend 1886. East end - showing inflow of water, during flooding.On rear: SLTF 919.45 M48F Views of canal at Fishermen's Bend 1886. View No 5 - General view East end - inflow of water.engineering - canals and drainage -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Souvenir - Image from a Postcard Booklet Image, Central Springs, Daylesford, c1948
Daylesford is a tourist towns with natural mineral water springsCentral Springs, one of many mineral water springs at Daylesford.daylesford, lake daylesford, central springs -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
'Heisswasserpülar' vaginal douche associated with Dr Edward Rowden White
This douche, with the manufacturers object description of "heisswasserspulungen" which translates as healing water douche, came from the Edward Rowden White Estate. The heisswasserpular designed by Dr Walzer-Frank was used as a vaginal douche by attaching a rubber hose to the glass connector which was then inserted into the vagina. Acquired from Dr Harold Attwood, the Curator of the Medical History Unit, University of Melbourne, 2 April 1996. In a letter to Geoff Bishop ... " I think they are best held in your collection rather than here." (see accession file)Transferred from the collection of the Medical Unit (Brownless Medical Museum) University of Melbourne, from the Sir Edward Rowden White Estate. Sir Edward (1884-1958) was a Foundation Fellow of the Australian Regional Council of RCOG and was the first Chairman of the Arthur Wilson Foundation, and created (with his brother) the EA Rowden White and Edward R White Foundation for Medical Research at the Royal Women's Hospital in 1955. Black bakelite bulb with glass douche nozzle and irrigator connections at each end. Stored in original box. Handwritten in blue pencil on side of box: "Vaginal Douche".vaginal irrigation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Aileen and John Ellison Collection: Bridgewater water ski club
Established in 1960 on the Loddon River, the Bridgewater Water ski Club includes a general skiing area, a slalom course and a jumps course.Small pamphlet. Bridgewater water ski club present the Central Victorian water ski championships. Sunday March 4, 1973. on the front cover a male water skier and, on the back, a female one. The pamphlet lists the various categories and the names of the competitors. bridgewater, water ski club -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, 1989
As part of the war effort this crops of opium was grown near Camp 14, Loveday, South Australia.Black and white photograph. Crop, showing irrigation channels between rows.loveday, south australia, opium crops, internment camp loveday -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Tool - Garden Maintenance, Irrigator
... irrigation ...Mobile impact irrigation system that travels along wire. Sweep arms.Model 190. Rain Mobile Buckner Australasia Pty. Ltd.garden maintenance, irrigation -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Water Bottle
Worn in a specially designed pouch, these water bottles held approximately one litre and had a felt cover for insulation. Fresh water was often scarce and it was rationed according to supply. Felt covered metal water bottle with attached cork stopper and canvas straps.water bottle, ww1 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Images, 1960s
One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival.Black and white photograph of a water tower, at the top of a hill, silhouetted against the sky.water tower, wine bottle, tourism -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Letter to the Minister for Minister Supply
This illustrates the early attempts to have a water supply connected to Cowes. Shows figures on local properties and what is required for water supply. Also the history of local guesthouses.HistoricalFoolscap carbon copy of letter to the Minister of Water Supply. Seven pages of typewritten letter. water supply, shire of phillip island island, agriculture, population, cowes, isle of wight hotel, bonnie doon guest house, d.h.robb, r.a. grayden, h.v. johnston, j. thornborrow, charmandene guesthouse, mrs a. anderson -
Mont De Lancey
Whisk, Circa 1920
Water powered whisk, which connects to a kitchen sink tap.Water powered whisk on green wooden board, mounted on a metal drum.whisks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: FRAGMENT OF INVOICE WERRIBBEE IRRIGATION COLONY
... irrigation ...Invoice from Werribee Irrigation Colony, Chaffeys' Irrigation Offices, Swanston Street, Melbourne 24.12.1889. Bottom section is missing with details of transaction. Invoice has image of orchard, image surrounded by grapevines. Fragile condition.business, legal, chafffeys' irrigation offices, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, irrigation, mildura, werribee, industry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Report on Proposed Water Supply Scheme, 1914
This is a Report of the Sub-Committee of the Peninsula Water Supply Conference on the Mornington Peninsula Water Supply Scheme. It was prepared by A K T Sambell CE. The engineer's report was adopted by the sub-committee in 1914.Report on Proposed Water Supply Scheme. An Engineer's Report on the Mornington Peninsula Water Supply Scheme written by A K T Sambell CE. Burgundy coloured book.42 pp. with black and white photographs. Neville King CollectionThree pages at the back have been used for writing samples written in pencil.water supply, mornington peninsula, a k t sambell -
Port of Echuca
Postcard, Early 20th Century
The water tower on the corner of Pakenham St and High Street Echuca, was designed by Sir John Monash, who was an innovator in the use of reinforced concrete. The tower cost £2,973 and was completed in 1915. It is 108 feet high and holds 150,000 gallons. it was originally connected to the steam powered pumping plant at Echuca East. John Monash was a war hero at Gallipoli in 1915 and also went on to be the Manager of the Victorian State Electricity Commission. Monash University was named after him.The water tower was a revolutionary design in 1915. It also brought tapped water to people's homes. Sir John Monash made a huge contribution to engineering and social concepts, which was why he was knighted. As well as these contributions to social development, he was also a war hero.Black and white postcard featuring the water tower in Packenham Street. The photograph was taken from Alton Reserve. The background shows a conglomeration of buildings and the foreground shows shaped lawns and park benches. The postcard has a thick border in a cream colour all around it.On the reverse is printed ; POST CARD. Write here for Inland Postage only. Tha Address to be written here. In pen is hand written the words View of Water Tower Pakenham St. Taken from Alton Reserve?echuca east pumping station, echuca water tower, monash, sir john, alton reserve, engineering, reinforced concrete -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - water flask holder
used to hold round water flask ca1910canvas canteen flask holder used during ca 1900round canvas water flask holder with leather strap and metal buckle and studsmilitary, civilian, flask bag -
Puffing Billy Railway
Steam Powered Water Pump, 1900s
Steam Powered Water Pump in active use on George & George BoilerHistoric - Industrial Steam Powered Water Pump in active use on George & George Boiler Steam Powered Water Pump Blue with steel rods and brass valves.Snow steam Pump works Bufflalo, N.Y.,U.S.A Size 3x2x3 Number 51520puffing billy, water pump, steam, blue, snow steam pump works -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - LABEL
LABEL USED ON BOTTLES OF SODA WATER MADE AT EBERHARD FACTORY, CLUNES.LABEL, DIAMOND SHAPED, CREAM BACKGROUND WITH RED PRINTING SODA WATERRED PRINTING ON WHITE BACKGROUND: TRADEMARK M. KENNEDY, NAG'S HEAD HOTEL, CLUNESlocal history, commerce, nag's head hotel -
Clunes Museum
Document - RECEIPT
RECEIPTS TO TRUSTEES WESLEY CHURCH FOR WATER SUPPLY. FEBRUARY 22ND. 18862 RECEIPTS FROM CLUNES WATER COMMISSIONERS TO TRUSTEES WESLEY CHURCHNO. OF ASSESSMENT, 33, RECEIVED FROM MR. TRUSTEES WESLEY CHURCH FEB. 22ND. 1886 J W. TAYLOR. COLLECTORlocal history, commerce, book keeping, churches - wesley -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Filter - water cooler, late 19th century
Domestic water filters would have been used in Orbost before water was reticulated to all town houses and on rural properties using tank water.This is an example of a domestic ceramic container used to hold and filter water in the early 20th century."The Abbot Filter" used to cool water. Tall, stoneware, cylindrical, cream coloured with handles and tap. Tap is stainless steel."The Abbot Filter" - Australianwater-supply abbot-filter container water-cooler -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 546/28
Webb Way Irrigation System in operation in Orchard. Larger size B10.0030(105)webb way irrigation system, orchards, e. m. gibson collection -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Clive Turnbull, Liquid Gold Australia, 1960
... irrigation ...The story of the most fertile regions of the Victoria: the Goulburn Valley and North Eastern Victoria, the adjoining territory of the Riverina district of NSW and the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric and Irrigation Scheme.Hard Cover. 2 Burgundy blocks and 2 photographs of mountains and water storage on front cover. "Liquid Gold Australia" in gold lettering and map of Australia. 2 Plain burgundy blocks, photograph of power pole and peach trees on back cover.irrigation, water, goulburn valley, north eastern victoria, snowy mountains hydro electric scheme -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
ORIGINAL WATER SUPPLY FOR CLUNES VIA BIRCH'S CREEK, BEFORE PIPES WERE LAID.SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF WEIR ON BIRCH CREEK - CLUNES WATER SUPPLY. PICKET FENCES SURROUNDING AREA. ONE MAN STANDING BY POND. TUSSOCKS BESIDE WATER. A HOUSE IN RIGHT HAND UPPER CORNER.local history, photographs, water supply -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Pools pubs and waterholes, 2013
Heritage Week 12-19 September 2013 .Heritage Week 12-19 September 2013 leaflet on water themed events and displays.Heritage Week 12-19 September 2013 .heritage week 2013, events -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Watering Can, C1900
This watering can would have been used some decades ago to water pot plants and small plants in the garden requiring individual watering. Today watering cans are still used but mostly they are made of plastic although some cans are made in other materials for decorative reasons. Enamel is a hardy material but it chips when the object is knocked or dropped. This watering can has no known local provenance but is retained as an example of a common household item from early in the 20th century. This is an oval-shaped enamel watering can. It has two handles, a spout and a hinged lid. The can is very rusted. ‘Made in England’vintage household items, vintage watering can, enamel watering can, warrnambool -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Geological Plan, Eildon Dam Site, 1945
... water/irrigation ...To record details of geological aspects of EildonA series of maps illustrating rock formations etc., locations, boundaries and planswater/irrigation, documents, maps -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Aerial Images, c2000
The Rutherglen 'Big Wine Bottle', once a water tower to supply the town's water, is now kept as a tourist attraction.Colour aerial photograph of the old Rutherglen water tower with the structure on top to make it look like a wine bottle.water tower, water supply, rutherglen winebottle -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Images, 1960s
One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival. The woman in the photograph may be Florence Iggsten. Black and white photograph of a woman standing in a front garden, with a view of a water tower in the background.florence iggsten, water tower, wine bottle, tourism