This large wooden sign was originally attached to the barge D26 which was one of the 4 barges used to carry logs behind the PS Adelaide. The D indicated that it was the fourth barge to be built in 1926 by Murray River Sawmills. The number represented the year it was built.This original timber piece, salvaged from the D26 barge is an important relic from an original outrigger logging barge from the early 20th century, one of the last logging barges built as the Murray River timber trade was declining. The barge was restored by the Port's chief shipwright Kevin Hutchinson with assistance from Laurie Rendle and Alan Battsch. and the PS Adelaide is also a significant feature in the Port's collection. Large red gum timber signD 26d26, barge, logging industry, murray river sawmills, ps adelaide

A black and white photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of the Main Street in Marysville in Victoria. This is now known as Murchison Street. This photograph was produced by Murray Views in Gympie in Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville.murchison street, marysville, victoria, murray views pty ltd, murray views no. 25., photograph, souvenir

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

A digital copy of a black and white postcard of The Health Centre in Marysville in Victoria.A digital copy of a black and white postcard of The Health Centre in Marysville in Victoria. This postcard was produced by Murray Views in Gympie in Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, murray views pty ltd, postcard, souvenir, the health centre, murray views no. 49

Household hints and recipes from 19th and early 20th century times.152 p., hardback book, photographs and line drawingshousehold hints

Paperback, 48 p.

Story of the restoration of a 1924 Bean Fourteen car owned by Walter Brown and restored to going condition by his son Len and grandson Ross of Watsonia in 2009.4 pages, text with colour photographsmotor cars, brown family

Paperback; v. : ill.; 30 cmlocal government, warrandyte

Revised and enlarged from an earlier Warrandyte Historical Society document

An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls, Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls, Marysville, Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived here in the early 1860s. This photograph was published by Murray Views in Gympie, Queensland, as a souvenir of Marysville.steavensons falls, steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfall, murray views, photograph, souvenir, john steavenson

An early black and white photograph of the Steavenson River in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Steavenson River in Marysville, Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived here in the early 1860s. This photograph was published by Murray Views in Gympie, Queensland, as a souvenir of Marysville.marysville, victoria, photograph, murray views, souvenir, steavenson river, john steavenson

An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria. This photograph was produced by Murray Views in Gympie, Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville.taggerty river, marysville, victoria, murray views, photograph, souvenir

An early black and white photograph of the view of Marysville taken from Nicholl's Lookout.An early black and white photograph of the view of Marysville taken from Nicholl's Lookout. Nicholl's Lookout is situated on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This photograph was produced by Murray Views in Gympie, Queensland as a souvenir of Marysville. nicholl's lookout, marysville, victoria, photograph, murray views, souvenir, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, mining, warburton

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

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Photo features the corner of Sturt and Doveton St, looking South West. Has SEC Tram 22 westbound. Has the Harry Davies "Big Store" in the view, along with the Gardens in the central median strip. Note written by Wal Jack and card sent to Ken Magor of Newcastle - "Ballarat 1948, Bogie Tram No. 22 to "Gardens via Sturt St West at Doveton St. Photo taken between Armstrong & Doveton Sts, looking west."Yields information about Ballarat 's 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival and its appearance and its use and publicity and demonstrates its colours of the flowers used.Postcard black and white, plain back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 and notes for details of the handwritten note. tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 22, doveton st.

Photo features South African or Boer War Memorial in the Sturt Street central median near Lydiard St with SEC No. 35 (former MMTB and Hawthorn Tramways Trust tramcar). An advert for Longhurst Quality Bread is adjacent to the Mechanics Institute building. Also in the view are the Commonwealth Bank, the Ballarat Gas Co and Beacham's Unicorn Hotel.Yields information about the South African War Memorial in Sturt St.Postcard black and white, plain back, with a handwritten note on rear.In ink on rear "Bogie No. 35 (1948 shot)" tramways, trams, sturt st, boer war memorial, tram 35

Photo shows the view looking east from Doveton St of the south side of Sturt St. Has bogie tram No. 15 in the view, westbound to the Gardens via Sturt St west picking up a large group of passengers. In the view are the Town Hall, Myer, Stansfield & Smith, the Block Arcade, and a Hatter and Tailor shop. Another tramcar can be seen in the view as well.Yields information about Sturt St, tram services and patronage.Postcard black and white, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.In ink on the rear "Looking west from Doveton Street 1948" tramways, trams, sturt st, doveton st, tram 15

Photo shows the view looking east along Sturt Street from Harry's building, The card has been wrongly titled as looking west. Tram 32 is westbound to the Gardens. In the view are Lester House, Crockers, and Tunbridge's stores. On the rear Wal Jack in a note to Ken Magor of Newcastle has drawn in a diagram of the track arrangements, where the tram was. His notes are "Sturt St looking EAST, 1948. No. 32 painted the new colour scheme. Photo taken from Doveton St corner." See item 5313 for a digital image of this postcard.Yields information about the view from the SW Corner of Sturt St looking north east.Postcard black and white, plain back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 32

Photo shows the view looking east along Bridge St from Grenville St. Bogie tram 35 is in the shadows. A bus is entering Bridge St, In the view are Dickins Self service grocery, Morseheads store, CTA Hotel, and the Bucks Head Hotel. On the rear, Wal Jack to Ken Magor of Newcastle has written "No. 35 bogie to Victoria St, 1948. Bridge St from Sturt and Grenville Sts. Note two green lights on the span pole under neon sign which guards the Bridge St (bottom light) and Victoria St single track. Mt Pleasant light is on opposite side pole. No. 35 is standing at the old city terminus up to 1937."Yields information about Bridge St Ballarat and its various buildings.Postcard black and white, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, bridge st, tram 35, buses, dickins, bucks head hotel

Photo shows No 22, 28, 34, and another tram at Tramway Centre. Penfolds', Reeds and Berry Anderson shops in the view between the National Mutual building and the Town Hall. On the rear in a note to Ken Magor of Newcastle, Wal Jack has written: "Ballarat 1948, Bogie 22 to Gardens via Sturt St west, 4 wheeler 31 to Sebastopol, Bogie 34 to Victoria St, 4 wheelers ? behind to Lydiard St Nth." See item 5311 for a digital image of this view. Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St looking towards the Town Hall and the trams used Postcard black and white, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, sturt street, tramway centre, tram 22, tram 28, tram 34, town hall

non-fictionConflict over the control and sharing of the waters of the River Murray was one of the most contentious issues at the time of Federation. After four failed attempts, the River Murray Waters Agreement was signed in 1914 resolving the conflict. Fifteen iterations later, it is now the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement, and possibly Australia's longest standing inter-governmental compact. This book covers the making of the first River Murray Waters Agreement, in the early 1900s, the formation of the River Murray Commission in 1917, through to Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory joining the Agreement in the 1990s, the Water Act in 2007 and the Basin Plan becoming law in 2012. The book has been written by Chris Guest who, as a career public servant and economist, has had a long interest in water policy and politics, an interest that grew as governments sought to tackle the problems of over-allocation of water. The book was launched on 14 February 2017, one hundred years to the day that the commissioners of the newly formed River Murray Commission met for the first time.river murray commission, river murray waters agreement, murray-darling basin agreement

non-fictionPeter Crabb has carried out a wide range of research related to water resource management in Australia. This report is the result of research completed for the Murray-Darling Commission. The annotated statistics it provides are the first attempt to provide a comprehensive audit of the natural, economic and human resources of the region. It also makes extensive use of photographs and other illustrations. It is a major contribution to the cause of achieving sustainable resource use in the Murray-Darling Basin.murray-darling basin, water management, natural resources

non-fictionThis paper describes the water audit which has been carried out in the Murray-Darling Basin. It highlights that diversions have increased significantly since 1988 and will continue to increase unless water management arrangements are amended. This increase in diversion will have an adverse impact on river health. It concludes that the most urgent priority is to define the appropriate balance between water for consumptive uses (i.e. irrigation, domestic and industrial) and that required to be left in rivers (environmental flows) to ensure that the consumptive uses are sustainable and that the rivers remain in a healthy state. This water audit does not attempt to strike the balance between consumptive and instream water use. Rather it provides a sound body of knowledge on which to base the necessary community discussions which will lead to decisions about an appropriate balance between consumptive and instream uses.murray-darling basin, water management, water audit murray-darling

non-fictionA study of environmental policy and conservation issues in the Murray Darling Basin of Australiamurray-darling basin, environmental policy, murray-darling basin -- history., conservation of natural resources

Bronze Sculpture

The Ballarat Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. It was originally known as the Ballarat Junior Technical School.Orange covered bookletballarat technical school, ballarat junior technical school, ballarat school of mines, kevin murray, albert steane

Shows picture of Goulburn Murray Water Yard, corner of Ross and William Streets, Tatura. Colour photograph showing Goulburn Murray Water Yard, corner Ross and William Streets, Tatura. Shed and water wheels. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. goulburn murray water, water wheels