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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Cattanach Canal, 1957
Taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Large sepia photograph - water filled channel inlet and bank - Man standing on platform looking down on concrete wall of measuring weir.Above photo: "Cattanach Canal / Inlet and Measuring Weir to Waranga Basin."irrigation, victoria state rivers and water supply commission, cattanach canal -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1974
The mounted photograph is one of a series used for display purposes. The water tower at Sunbury Station was built in 1861 by J. Bett. it is of state significance and is an indicator of the importance of the railway to Sunbury's expansion in the Nineteenth Century. Steam trains needed sufficient steam power to climb the steep gradients over the Great Dividing Range and the water tower at Sunbury was used to replenish the trains' water supply for the remainder of the journey.A black and white photograph of the water tower at Sunbury Railway Station. The base of the tower is a brick construction with an arched doorway and two bricked in arched windows at either side of the doorway and a further two bricked in arched windows on the side. Above the base is a large square iron water storage tank with two downpipes at the side. There is a picket fence either side of the building. Mounted on board.sunbury railway station, water towers, victorian railways, bett, j., george evans collection -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bag Japara, Japara, Circa 1930's
This particluar bag (Japara water bag) was used to hold seal skin soles or straps, which were placed onto skis.The first skiers that came to Falls Creek used these. These types of bags were also used to carry water. They were used by scouts and other campers and were to be seen hanging from cars and caravans. This is historically significance because it shows how the first people who skied at Falls Creek used early skiing equipment. This bag and seal skin soles are also significant due to their association with the first winter traverse of Mt Bogong. This item has good interpretive capacity due to its connection with the seal skin soles, skiis, boots that were used at the same time. It is also very rare and is the only one in our collection. Japara water bag has a square base and four upwright panels with cord handles. It can be folded flat. The bag has a zip closure. Originally the bag is a water bag used by campers, currently it is used as a container for a pair of seak skins soles, which are attached to skiis and used during skiing.sport, falls creek, ski, winter, snow, water, scouts, seal skins, camping bag -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
In late 1958 bore put down in an attempt to obtain good quality water for a reticulated town water supply. Water unsuitable, but during drought years when water supply from Nicholson River was restricted, water from this bore available for public use. Bore plugged, structure removed December 2000. Site marked with plaque March 2001, by Lakes Entrance Historical Society.Colour photograph of the head works including feed pipe of water bore sunk in late 1958 on the Public Reserve bound by Marine Parade and the highway approach to North Arm Bridge, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.water supply, public utilities -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Iron - Electric
From c1950s electrical irons were used. The thermostatic iron followed the electric iron used with a container that enabled water to be sprayed onto the cloth. Damp cloth was more easily pressed. This thermostatic electric iron was one of the early models.This iron was used by residents of the Kiewa Valley including those living at Mt Beauty where there was electricity and an SEC shop from c1950.This is a "General Electric" iron. It has a steel base with a chrome upper and black plastic handle. It is thermostatically controlled with water spray. The electric cord is permanently attached, at right angels, to the handle base. A red button activates the water spray when pushed. A white button slides to enable fabric selection. A metal hole in the front of the handle is used to fill the iron with water.General Electric; Wash and Wear / Wool / Cot / Lin; Australian General Electric Appliances Pty Ltd.; Notting Hill Victoria. 1100 Wats 240 Volts AC only. V/A2F Cat. No. 10 FS10iron;, electrical appliance, laundry, domestic, pressing clothes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Alan Whiting, 1924
Taken for the Victorian State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Mounted medium sized black and white photograph. Waranga Basin, 1924 / Borrow pits filled with water / Clusters of huts and sheds / Trees on horizonirrigation, victorian state rivers and water supply commission, waranga basin -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Water Bottle. WW1. German, Circa WW1
WW1 German Infantry Water Bottle. Made in three sections - welded. All Metal WW1 German Water Bottle Missing Stopper, Cover, Leather Strapping and Hook plus string to neck which is 7cm.Nonewater bottle, ww1, german -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper cuttings
Water scheme opened April 1964 with the trust being created by the Governor in Council. It consisted of 3 councillors from Axedale and 3 members appointed by the Minister of Water Supply.A grey exercise book containing newspaper cuttings relating to the progress of getting the water supply to Axedale. Also included are notice of meetings of the Axedale Waterworks Trust with financial statements for 1963 and 1964. A letter dated 2nd March 1964 addressed to Mr. J. Ellison from L.G. Houston (Private secretary to the Minister of water supply W.J Mibus) is also in the book. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.On the cover School Committee' book of school..... at....axedale, axedale water trust -
Clunes Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS/CLUNES WATER, 1983
CLUNES HAS HAD WATER PROBLEMS DURING THE AGES AND THESE ARE NEWSPAPER REPORTS 1983 AND MEMORANDUM FOR THE HONORABLE THE MINISTER OF MINESNEWSPAPER CUTTINGS. CLUNES WATER PROBLEMS AND REPORTS AND ARTICLES REMOVED FROM THE BALLARAT COURIER 1983 AND GOVERNMENT REPORT 1873local history, document, report, newspaper cutting, clunes water -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet - Document, brochure, Legacy Ball, 1938
A notice of a charity ball that was being held for Legacy. It mentions that the bars open at 9, supper served at 11, and a hot buffet at 12.30am. A newspaper article on Trove describes the attendees and their fashion. Another article mentions that the ball raised £453 for Legacy. Charity balls were held with the proceeds from the evening going to aid Melbourne Legacy. The ball was held under the patronage of 'His Excellency the Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, General Sir Dallas Brooks.' From Wikpedia: "Brooks was appointed Governor of Victoria by Premier Thomas Hollway and served from 1949 to 1963. During his term as governor, he acted as Administrator of the Commonwealth three times. He served in this capacity for almost seven months after the governor-general, Viscount Dunrossil, suddenly died in office in 1961 after serving only one year. Sir Dallas was in effect Acting governor-general until the appointment of the Viscount De L'Isle.A record that Legacy used gala dinners and balls for fundraising events. Printed notice of a ball to be held in aid of Legacy, at Palais de Dance, St Kilda, 12 May 1938.fundraising, events -
Andrew Ross Museum
Furphy Water Cart, circa 1900
Early Australian water cartage system, used originally in agricultural areas, later in theatres of war. Iconic Australian company who pioneered agricultural equipment.Water cart invented by John Furphy, who attended Andrew Ross's school between 1851 and 1855, and manufactured by the Furphy Foundry.Typical 'Good better best' and other words.furphy nixon shepparton kangaroo ground -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Cattanach Canal, 1957
Taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Large black and white photograph. Water in lowest level of canal, three levels of embankment shown on either side, rock fill left foregroundBelow photo: "Cattanach Canal"irrigation, victoria state rivers and water supply commission, cattanach canal -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Charles Rudd, Possibly Samuel Shillinglaw, c.1871
Samuel Shillinglaw was born at Merri Creek, Victoria, September 27, 1848. He married Agnes McIntosh at Windsor, January 9, 1878 and died at Prahran, September 13, 1925. Photographer Charles Rudd took over from W. Bear on the west side of Chapel Street, Prahan and was in business at this location from 1871-1872 (Sands McDougall Melbourne Directory) A duplicate photo is contained in Album 2 (05664) CARTE-DE-VISITE (cdv) 1857-1890 Cartes-de-visite (cdv's) are the most common form of photograph from the nineteenth century, generally measuring two and a half inches by four and an eighth inches (6.3 x 10.5 cm) when mounted, sepia toned, mounted on a card which was generally printed with the photographer's name and address on the back or beneath the portrait. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 1, 1871, 1871-1872, c. rudd & co photographers chapel street prahran, samuel shillinglaw (1848-1925) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, A.W. Burman, Possibly Catherine Shillinglaw, c.1878
Catherine Shillinglaw was born November 13, 1852 at Coburg, Victoria. In 1897 she married Edward Henry Bottle (1854-1900). Catherine died April 7, 1934 at Northcote, Victoria. A.W. Burman, Artist Photographer, 209 Bourke Street East, Melbourne According to Sands & McDougall Melbourne Directory, Arthur W. Burman was active 209 Bourke St East, Melbourne from 1878 to circa 1885-1890 CARTE-DE-VISITE (cdv) 1857-1890 Cartes-de-visite (cdv's) are the most common form of photograph from the nineteenth century, generally measuring two and a half inches by four and an eighth inches (6.3 x 10.5 cm) when mounted, sepia toned, mounted on a card which was generally printed with the photographer's name and address on the back or beneath the portrait. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991a.w. burman photographer 209 bourke st east, marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 1, 1878, 1878-1885, catherine bottle (nee shillinglaw 1852-1934), unknown -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Colour Photograph, Buninyong Gold King Festival, 1991, Feb. 1991
Buninyong Gold King Festival 1991Colour Photo recreation of crowning of Gold King Simon de Soza , group in de Soza Park.buninyong, gold king, simon de soza, crown -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Sun-Herald, 1953
A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the water wheel that used to provide power to the Barton Bros Store in Marysville in Victoria.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the water wheel that used to provide power to the Barton Bros 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.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, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the water wheel that used to provide power to the Barton Bros Store in Marysville in Victoria.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the water wheel that used to provide power to the Barton Bros 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.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, photograph -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn Murray Water Tatura
Shows picture of the Goulburn Murray Water office, Casey Street, Tatura. This used to be the former site for Tatura Primary School.Colour photograph showing Goulburn Murray Water, Casey Street, Tatura. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. goulburn murray water tatura, casey street tatura, tatura primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Sepia family photograph
Frederick de Kock first advertised as a teacher of French situated in Mr N Caire's photographic Studio, View Place. In 1882 he began teaching hand painting on ceramics. In 1883 he advertised as a photographer with his own studio on the corner of Mitchell and King Street, which was later named the Bendigo Portrait rooms. In December 1887 Mrs De Kock sold all her goods prior to a move to Sydney. In 1888 Frederick advertised as a representative of the Enlargement Company who was visiting Bendigo to take orders. This information suggests that this photograph was taken between 1883 and 1887.Sepia family photograph of three girls and one boy, date and family name unknown. Siblings dressed for the photograph, youngest child the son carries a walking stick. Photograph by F. de Kock & Co., photographic artists located at corner of Mitchell and King Streets.siblings, family group -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, River studies
Students from Bulla Primary school were taken to the nearby Deep Creek to study some of the river life inn the local water course.Bulla township is situated in the Deep Creek valley and was an ideal place to take students to study river life close to their school.A coloured photograph of eight children with two adults standing on a rocky outcrop beside a river and looking at the riverlife in the water.rivers, deep creek, river studies, bulla, bulla primary school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
program, The Coolgardie Water Supply, 1903
This program belonged to Dr James Kerr. Conceived by Engineer-in-Chief C.Y. O’Connor and completed in 1903, the Coolgardie Goldfields Water Supply Scheme comprised a reservoir on the Helena River, eight steam-driven pumping stations and 566 kilometres of steel pipeline supplying 23,000 kilolitres of water daily to the arid goldfields of Western Australia. The project was officially opened by Sir John and Lady Forrest in January 1903. "Great pomp and ceremony heralded the arrival of water and the opening of the Scheme. Clean, fresh water could now be easily obtained in some of Australia's harshest country. However, this victory came at a great cost. The stress of the bold project was too much for O’Connor, who, after enduring endless criticism, took his life on 10 March 1902, before the Scheme was completed." - Western Australian Museum : The Coolgardie Goldfields Water Supply Scheme was an ambitious engineering feat because at the time water had never been lifted so high nor pumped so far (about 560 km). The Scheme, which pumps water from the better-watered coastal area, operates to this day. This item is associated with an historic event in the history of opening up arid areas of Australia to settlement. The item is associated with Dr James Kerr, the first doctor to settle in Orbost.A souvenir program from the opening of the works of the Coolgardie Water Supply. It has a maroon cover with gold print. Details include the date and place.coolgardie-water-supply western-australia-goldfields -
Clunes Museum
Drawing - DRAWINGS, UNKNOWN
FITTINGS PROPOSED FOR WATER SUPPLY TO CLUNES, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIAWORKING DRAWINGS IN PEN AND INK ON PAPER OF PIPE FITTINGSON FRONT: CLUNES WATER SUPPLY, DRAWING 1, CONTRACT 1, STRAIGHT PIPES AND IRREGULAR CASTINGS AS ARRANGED FOR SCHEME WITH 21 INCH MAINclunes water supply, technical drawings -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Panorama of Stawell from Big Hill with the Stawell Water Supply Dam -- 3 Photos
Three views from Big Hill December 9th 1928 Davis Open Cut in foreground Black Range at Back. Stawell Court House with mining holes in foreground. Water Reservoir between trees. 3 Black & White photos of Stawell water supply dam taken from Big Hill.(29.11). Stawell from Big Hill Dec 9th 1928. - (29.11a) Nov 1928. L.C. Langford. - (29.11b). Stawell from Big Hill Dec 9th 1928. stawell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, May, 1888
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Medium sized black and white photograph. Wooden trestles across river - coffer dams on left fallen timber foreground lying in water of the river bed.goulburn weir, victorian state rivers and supply commission -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Drawing - Water Tower, Wodonga, 2020
THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today.Donated by Dr. Imalka WettesingeRepresentation of the Water Tower in High Street, Wodonga in white framewodonga water tower, scenic features wodonga -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Carte de Visite, H.J. Whitlock, Believed to be Fanny Flinn, c.1862
Believed to be Fanny Flinn (wife of artist Walter Herbert Withers) born Handsworth in 1858. Handsworth is situated in greater Birmingham and is 8 miles from the photographer's studio. Photographed by H.J. Whitlock, 11 New Street, Birmingham Henry Joseph Whitlock operated from this address from 1862 to the mid 1890s. This particular carte-de-visite is representative of those he produced in the 1860s. https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp07730/henry-joseph-whitlock also http://www.cartes.freeuk.com/visitors/whit.htmMany items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldbirmingham, carte de visite, fanny flinn, john withers collection, h.j. whitlock (photographer) -
Orbost & District Historical Society
water fountain, Late 19th century
This type of cast iron kettle was used by pioneer families, mainly rural in the early 1900's upon open fires. It provided a source of boiling water, in or mainly outside the kitchen of homesteads. Early homes often had an open fire containing a fountain, buckets and kettles that hung from a hook in the fireplace. These containers supplied hot water for cooking, washing and cups of tea. The fountain was placed on hob until needed and then hung over fire.This water fountain would have been used by early settlers in Orbost before the connection of electricity.A large cast iron water fountain. It has a hook on the curved swinging handle and a tap at the front. This large cast iron camp pot or cauldron has a long tap connection located at the bottom end at the front. The tap has a simple control swivel at the end to control the water flow.On lid 1934.1 - 3 to 4 On base 1934.2 - A. Kenrick & Sons 4 Gallskettle cast-iron kenrick domestic kitchen -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Rafting the Thomson River, 1993
Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos shows junior legatees on a white water rafting trip on the Thomson River in 1993. It was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees from the 1980s and 1990s. A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 5 of junior legatees white water rafting in the Thomson River.Hand written on back in blue ink: 'Junior Legacy Thomson River Rafting. Nov 13/14 1993'junior legatee outing, rafting, river -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Clive Turnbull, Liquid Gold-Australia, 1960
A book that outlines the importance of irrigation and water usage used in various industries in the Goulburn Valley and North Eastern Victoria.Front cover has two photographs. On of a treed valley leading up to snow covered mountains and on of a water reservoir surrounded by bushland.non-fictionA book that outlines the importance of irrigation and water usage used in various industries in the Goulburn Valley and North Eastern Victoria.water, industry, irrigation, australia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Internment Camp 2, Jun-42
Painted while interned by one of the "Dunera" internees. Water colour painting by Fred Lowenstein aka Lowen,while interned. Painting of Internment Camp in the Tatura Group possibly Camp 2.Water colour painting of camp compound with building trees and fencing. Black frame with thin gold stripe.FL 17-6-42 Taturacamp 2, tatura group, dunera, illustrations, watercolours