As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water.This MMBW briefcase is of historical significance for its association with the former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). This item is perfectly intact and a rare surviving object of standard Board issued accessories. The briefcase is significant for its representativeness of the theme Staff and in building Victoria's industries and workforce, which continues to resonate strongly within Melbourne Water today. The style of this briefcase also demonstrates early 19th century design. MMBW brown leather briefcase with MMBW gold embossed on the lid.mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water, briefcase, staff, people, work, water supply

Object. Circular lidded cardboard box of green painted cardboard.domestic equipment, containers, green cardboard box

http://www.henriettesherbal.com/eclectic/bpc1911/urginea.html1 Tinted glass bottle with lid. Capacity 400 ml"ARK BRAND" "TINCTURE OF SQUILL B.P.C." "(Tinet. Seill.)" "DOSE: 0.3 TO 2 ml. (5 to 30 MINS.)" "Alfred Lawrence & Co. Pty. Ltd. Australia" "1256"tincture of squill, urginea scilla, medicine

A green enamel coffee pot (a) with a separate matching lid (b). Narrow goldish circles near the top, middle and bottom

Insulated metal container holding three separate lidded containersUS Wyott Corp. chey. WYO 1976. DSA-400-76-C-3932food container, hot box

Brass cigarette lighter - early issueSmall round oblong container with lid housing cigarette lighterPJK inscription on topcigarette lighter

Used by internee at Camp 1. Red Cross tin received in Camp 1 from the German Red CrossRound tin container. Brown bottom, cream inscribed lidDeutsches Rotes Dreuz. Schokolade Hildebrand - Berlintin, german red cross issue, aberle g, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, commerce, containers

Small sterling silver bowl with cross on the lid. S013.1 & S013.2

Round Metal Hat Travel Container with latched lid and handle.stawell

Glassware belonged to Martha Edwards, grandmother of the donor, and were wedding presents for her marriage in 1897.|Ref. NP3306 and NP3307Round glassware base and cover. Star design with matching lid.glass technology, glassware

Can opener. Green; wall mounting; with magnetic lid holder.Can-o-matdomestic items, utensils

Cone shaped ink bottle made of glass, with a metal lid.F1807 109M 3 (motiff)domestic items, writing equipment

Oblong Rowntree chocolate tin containing 58 matchbox lids.recreations, collections, containers, commercial

It was used as tooth brush holder from a gentleman's toilet set.Silver plated lidded glass jar contains a yellow toothbrushTek - toothbrushdomestic items, containers

Large pottery chamber pot with decorative lid. Metal handle.domestic items, containers

NilBiscuit barrel with lid from The 1st Battalion, The Gordon HighlandersThe Gordon Highlanders Regimental Logo showing horse and lion with heraldic shield. Also showing various campaigns Highlanders have been involves in.

Decorative domestic objects of this type where gathered by the regiment for use in formal occasions such as dinners, afternoon teas and suppers where guests were entertained. Often these were gifts from regimental officers as their time in the regiment ended.Representative of the type of object in regimental officers' messes. It is in excellent condition.Silver sugar bowl with four legs, two handles and a lid.sugar bowl, entertainment, formal ocasions, mess, officers

Metal can with flip lid. Has small handle and latch.

Clear glass butter box with lid, vertical rippled look.domestic equipment, food storage & preservation, butter