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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Holding M, 1994
... Site clearing commenced May 1994, on the site of St...Colour photograph of preparation of site, and construction... from site clearing, through construction stages July 1994 ...Site clearing commenced May 1994, on the site of St Brendans Catholic School.|Also twelve other Photographs from site clearing, through construction stages July 1994 including 13 other photographsColour photograph of preparation of site, and construction of Safeway Supermarket, Lakes Entrance, Victoriaretail trade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - QC BINKS COLLECTION: THE BENDIGO ORDNANCE FACTORY
... the Australian Defence Industries -A.D.I.) Under construction on site....) Under construction on site previously cleared and levelled ...The Bendigo Ordnance Factory - accompanying note says '(now the Australian Defence Industries -A.D.I.) Under construction on site previously cleared and levelled for the new Bendigo Aerodrome April 1941 -.Foreground shows railway lines - background steel structures.photo, the bendigo odnance factory -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO: B.L.B. FACTORY, BREEN STREET, 1950's - 60's ?
... under construction. Workmen on site. Reinforcing mesh... under construction. Workmen on site. Reinforcing mesh . Houses ...black and white photo: construction girders, building under construction. Workmen on site. Reinforcing mesh . Houses in background, palm trees in some gardens.,Reg. V. Brock, Bendigo written on back green and white adhesive label on back B 1098 ( add copies mayu be obtained by quoting this number. RHSV stamped on back, Bendigo Branch.buildings -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Console Telephone 10 shutter, circa early 1900s
... , but also for large construction sites i.e. the Kiewa Hydro Scheme... construction sites such as the Kiewa Hydro Scheme, successful instant ...This manual telephone exchange console is an important piece of equipment which provided the most efficient method of long distance communications in the 1950's to the 1980's. Communications were critical, not only for the regional Hospital, but also for large construction sites i.e. the Kiewa Hydro Scheme, especially if they are in dense rugged mountainous regions. The degree of Occupation Health and Welfare on industrial sites were at a bare minimum compared to the work scene after the 1980's.This telephone exchange console is highly significant to both the Kiewa Valley and Mount Beauty region because it was so important in the communications field relating to operational safety and work related controls. The success of any large undertaken relies heavily upon good communications. In the hospital this method of communications is still used i.e. patient to ward station. This flag system link a patient's room to the controlling nursing station. Identification of the patient needing help is crucial for swift action from the available medical staff. Similarly in large construction sites such as the Kiewa Hydro Scheme, successful instant communications was also essential. This switchboard required a 50 volt supply to successfully operate and was in use when both telecommunications and postal were under the one Federal Government carrier i.e. The Post Master General. A benefit with a line communication system (such as the one that fed this console was that interference from atmospheric conditions did not impede the connection.This console telephone switchboard (manual) unit has a shutter operation (precursor to the light indicator) to identify the caller to the telephone switchboard operator. This switchboard has a ten point indication shutter system allowing the operator to clearly identify where the caller is located. The console has a 44 connection point holes with their configurations in a triangular shape. The shutters are held closed by a small lever at the top which is opened by a small electrical charge from the incoming call. The operator uses a wind up handle to power a magneto connector(handle on the console's right side). The telephone hand set is located on the left side of the console. sec vic kiewa hydro scheme, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth and communications -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 21/04/2005
... A coloured photograph of construction on the site... photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade of the line took twelve months to complete and during that time buses replaced the train services.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph shows the pedestrian bridge and the platform for the Bendigo trains before the bluestone wall was removed and the platform was narrowed.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - The Frying Pan Inn, Falls Creek
... in 1959, Falls Creek began to change from being a construction... in 1959, Falls Creek began to change from being a construction ...With the completion of the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme in 1959, Falls Creek began to change from being a construction site into an alpine tourism resort. In 1964 the Frying Pan Inn group consisting of Bill Bridgford, Geof Henke and L G Morrison acquired a license to construct a restaurant. It opened in time for the 1965 season, but the Frying Pan venue was damaged by fire in 1967. Renovations took until 1973 when the Frying Pan Inn reopened. It is now a popular Apres Ski location in the heart of Falls Creek Village.This postcard depicts a popular venue at Falls Creek.A postcard featuring a coloured photograph of the Frying Pan Inn. It has a title and publisher details on the reverse.In image: Sign - Frying Pan Inn Licensed Restaurant On reverse: Top Left: FALLS CREEK, Victoria, Australia /Frying Pan Inn and Summit beyond. Centre: Nu-Color- Vue of AUSTRALIA In stamp square: FC 12 NCV 2562 Publisher information vertically down centre: NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS PTY. LTD./ COPYRIGHT PRINTED IN AUSTRALIAfalls creek village, frying pan inn, falls creek tourism -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1960
... Eppalock. Construction. Markings: Eppalock Dam site 1960... CIVIL ENGINEERING Water supply Eppalock Eppalock. Construction ...Eppalock. Construction. Markings: Eppalock Dam site 1960. Shows water laying in the bottom of what will be Lake Eppalock.civil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 21: Eltham Library construction, 300 photographs, sketch plans, 2000
... work on the construction site, arranged chronologically month... work on the construction site, arranged chronologically month ...Series consists of I) 7 sepia toned photographs or Librarian Linda McConnell inspecting work on the site orthe new library. 2) 11 B& W, sepia and colour photographs or work on the site. 3) 3 laminated colour sketches: floor plan, roor plan & exterior 4) A set or approximately 280 colour snapshots documenting work on the construction site, arranged chronologically month-by-month. There are also 5 "panorama" panels or between 2-4 snapshots taped together. These have been mounted on acid-free card.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 21/04/2005
... A coloured photograph of construction on the site... photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. For the twelve months when the upgrade of the line took place buses replaced the train services.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph was taken from the Macedon Street end of the station platform and shows the excavation taking place to allow for the placement of the new rail tracks.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 21/04/2005
... A coloured photograph of construction on the site... of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade took twelve months to complete and during that time bus services replaced the trains.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph was taken near the Station Street level crossing and is looking north towards the Sunbury Station. The new tracks have been put into place.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Kinder Kids at Risk, 1993
... attending Vermont Preschool at the same site during construction... attending Vermont Preschool at the same site during construction ...Nunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve PavilionNunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve Pavilion despite warnings of risk to children attending Vermont Preschool at the same site during constructionNunawading Council will proceed with reconstruction of Vermont Reserve Pavilioncity of nunawading, preschools, vermont preschool, vermont reserve, plummer, jan, spurr, noel, cooper, les -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 21/04/2005
... A coloured photograph of construction on the site... of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade took twelve months to complete and during that time buses replaced the trains.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph was taken from the Bendigo platform and shows the concrete wall which replace the bluestone foundations on the Melbourne side of the station. A workman is on the platform working on the new surface.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - RALPH BIRRELL COLLECTION: EIG SCHOOL, 1966
... School, Applied Science. Construction appears completed, site has.... Construction appears completed site cleared building supplies Kodak EIG ...EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection. - Construction of Latrobe Uni. C1967. Bendigo Institute of Technology, Engineering School, Applied Science. Construction appears completed, site has been cleared of building supplies etc. Markings: MAY69M8.Kodakeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection. - construction of latrobe uni. c1967. bendigo institute of technology, engineering school, applied science. construction appears completed, site cleared building supplies -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 21/04/2005
... A coloured photograph of construction on the site... A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade of the rail track took over twelve months to complete and during that time buses replaced the train services.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph has been taken from the end of the Melbourne platform and shows the various pieces of machinery, which included an excavator, a fork lift and trucks, that were used in the work on the line.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Untitled [Aerial view of construction of CSR Softwood Dartmoor Mill], n.d
... Aerial view of building site under construction. 3...: (no inscriptions) Aerial view of building site under construction. 3 ...Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 21/04/2005
... A coloured photograph of the construction on the site... photograph of the construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at the Sunbury Station in 2005. The upgrade took twelve months to complete and during this time bus services replaced the trains for commuters along Bendigo line.A coloured photograph of the construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The old railway lines have been removed and the bluestone road over rail bridge can be seen with excavation equipment in front of it. Concrete sleepers which replaced the old sleepers are on the LHS of the photograph.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, bluestone bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - RALPH BIRRELL COLLECTION: EIG SCHOOL, 1965, 1969
... Construction, 1965-69. Well under construction, rubble still on site... Construction, 1965-69. Well under construction, rubble still on site ...EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection - Latrobe Uni Construction, 1965-69. Well under construction, rubble still on site. Markings in yellow- Made in Australia, in red 21 on left corner.Kodakeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection - latrobe uni construction, 1965-69 building construction -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Mitta Junction Township
... on the Victorian side of the Hume Dam construction site (originally called... of the Hume Dam construction site (originally called the Mitta ...Mitta Junction which was established about 1920 on the Victorian side of the Hume Dam construction site (originally called the Mitta Junction Reservoir). The town was built to house workers and their families. It included houses, private and government boarding houses, a shop, hall and school as well as tennis courts and a cricket pitch. Mitta Junction was a thriving community with many activities, including Balls and Euchre Nights, held at the Hall which opened in February 1922. The community also fielded a very successful football team in the local competition. After the completion of the Dam, the village and all its contents were sold at auction in June 1936 for £7,000. Individual houses sold at about £40 for removal to nearby towns. The Mitta Junction School which opened in 1922 continued to operate with very small numbers after the village was moved. Its numbers were boosted in the early 1980s by the children of Army staff at the nearby Latchford Barracks Army Apprenticeship School. It finally closed in December 1985.These images are significant because they capture the history of an important vanished town whose residents played a vital role in the construction of the Hume Dam.A collection of black and white images and a sketch map featuring the village of Mitta Junction, built to house workers on the construction of the Hume Dam. Some of the photographs have been mounted on heavy card.mitta junction township, hume dam construction, hume dam history -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Flyer - Out of the Snow into the Frying Pan, 1995
... in 1959, Falls Creek began to change from being a construction... in 1959, Falls Creek began to change from being a construction ...With the completion of the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme in 1959, Falls Creek began to change from being a construction site into an alpine tourism resort. In 1964 the Frying Pan Inn group consisting of Bill Bridgford, Geoff Henke and L G Morrison acquired a license to construct a restaurant. It opened in time for the 1965 season, but the Frying Pan venue was damaged by fire in 1967. Renovations took until 1973 when the Frying Pan Inn reopened. It is now a popular Apres Ski location in the heart of Falls Creek Village. The Frying Pan has always been the central hub of The Bowl and at different times in the past has been the location of the Old Race Hut and also the Ski School Meeting Point. This flyer promotes three benefits of the Frying Pan Inn - its Backpackers' Accommodation, a great location and its nightlife which included live touring bands, comedy nights and Happy Hour. Accommodation included four or six person shared rooms, with breakfast being available at an additional cost.This item is significant because it documents activities and accommodation at a well-known venue at Falls Creek.A coloured flyer to promote the Frying Pan Inn featuring photographic images, basic information about facilities and accommodation tariffs for the winter of 1995.frying pan inn, falls creek accommodation -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan (item) - Plans Burnley Gardens, Department of Agriculture - Victoria Burnley Gardens
... Laboratory & Glasshouse Block (under construction)" added. 3. Site... but with "Plant Science Laboratory & Glasshouse Block (under construction ... -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Silo Construction, 1964
... construction. Numerous workmen on site, several with wheelbarrows. Lots... construction. Numerous workmen on site, several with wheelbarrows. Lots ...Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Blue Portland Harbour Trust Stamp 195. 18-12-64 in black ink.port of portland archives, silo construction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE
... Holland (Constructions) Pty. Ltd. They sold surplus Construction... (Constructions) Pty. Ltd. They sold surplus Construction Equipment ...Auction catalogue with bright yellow front page with brown tape binding. Sale is due to the completion of works on the Australian National Animal Health Laboratory (A.N.A.H.L.), John Holland (Constructions) Pty. Ltd. They sold surplus Construction Equipment and Site Buildings. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue, john holland (const) pty ltd, australian national animal health laboratory, j h curnow & son pty ltd -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tuyere Pipe, circa mid to late 1900's
... and pipes is both a rural necessity and a construction, on site... is both a rural necessity and a construction, on site requirement ...This tuyere (word from French origin) was used by professional blacksmiths and or cattlemen before and during the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme was being constructed. The need to use a furnace or forge in the shaping of metal rods, horse shoes and pipes is both a rural necessity and a construction, on site requirement. The "inventiveness" of cattlemen and construction workers to produce metal objects not available "off the shelf" is one of the inherent traits not only of rural self sufficiency but in the "pioneer" days of rural isolation one of survival.This tuyere is of great significance to the Kiewa Valley and its regions because it highlights one of the greatest strengths of the rural (especially isolated) life and its folk living there, and that is the great human factor of adaptability and survival techniques in sometimes harsh and demanding environmental circumstances. The inventiveness and the attitude, "she'll be right mate", demonstrates life on the land where specialised blacksmith activities can be found in non "professionals" because of the fact that "someone" has to do the job. This is one of the differences between country "rural" life and that found in cities and larger towns.This iron cone shaped tuyere has a small hole (diamenter 25mm) starting within an ever enlarging cone (amplification of the air pressure going through) delivering varying hot or extremely hot air into a furnace or hearth which intensifies the heat to allow the "shaping" of metal objects. The larger "flared" cone extension allows for the directed air to be spread and not concentrated.blacksmith tool, tue, bellows, fashioning metal, forge manufacturing process -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - RALPH BIRRELL COLLECTION: EIG SCHOOL, c1966
... Applied Science. Ready Mix truck on site again...EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection. - Construction... Mix truck on site again. Construction left overs bottom ...EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection. - Construction of Latrobe Uni. C1966. Bendigo Institute of Technology, Engineering School, Applied Science. Ready Mix truck on site again. Construction left overs at bottom of photograph. Markings MAY69M8Kodakeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection. - construction of latrobe uni. c1966. bendigo institute of technology, engineering school, applied science. ready mix truck on site again. construction left overs bottom photograph -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 21/04/2005
... A coloured photograph of construction on the site... of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade took twelve months to complete and during that time bus services replaced the trains.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph has been taken from the Macedon Street bridge looking south towards the station and the pedestrian bridge over the railway tracks. On the tracks the old railway lines have been removed and storm water pipes are being put into position before the new lines are to be laid.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Lal Lal Coal and Iron Mine, Victoria, 1923
... high on a timber construction. .2) A mine site with poppet head... high on a timber construction. .2) A mine site with poppet head ...Lal Lal Coal Mine, 1923. Two black and white photographs of the Lal Lal Coal Mine. .1) A man, Bill Thomas of Talbot, stands high on a timber construction. .2) A mine site with poppet head and two chimneys..1) verso: Lal Lal Coal and [Iron?] Mine 1,000 ton hopper or brown coal Designed and Built by D. Mather 1923 [15?] miles of sapplings in the building [Ci?] called and drying [oval] 120' long 45' x 20' wide Bill Thomas shown in this photo, from Talbot.lal lal, lal lal coal mine, donald mather, mather, bill thomas, talbot, mining -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Black and White photograph of Road Making Machinery, Kiewa Road Making, 25/08/1938
... to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites... Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new ...Construction of the main road from South Tawonga to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, was commenced early in 1938, the work being undertaken on behalf of the Commission by the Country Roads Board. For the construction work, the Commission purchased three Caterpillar - model R07 - diesel crawler tractors equipped with Kay Brunerei (Brunner) hydraulically operated trailbuilders (angle dozers). This acquisition resulted from a visit to the United States of America in May, 1937 by the Construction Engineer ( Mr. C.H. Kernot) and Assistant Civil Engineer (Mr. J.F. Douglas) where they saw this relatively new type of equipment in use. With the co-operation of the CRB, the Commission demonstrated the operation of these machines at Fishermen's Bend on 6th April, 1938. They were then sent to Kiewa where they commenced operation towards the end of the month. From South Tawonga, the route led immediately across the Western Branch of the Kiewa River necessitating the construction of a bridge 100 feet long. By the end of 1939, the excavation had been 'opened up' for a distance of 19 1/2 miles (approx. 31 km) and of this length, 10 miles (approx. 16 km) had been surfaced.The purchase and use of this type of mechanical equipment in road making was a huge investment, as prior to this most of the work would have been done manually with the use of picks and shovels. Not only were many months of hard manual labour saved, but a very significant amount of time in providing access to the proposed work sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Scheme. This photo is an excellent reminder of how primitive the early machinery was compared to the present but also represents the forward thinking of the State Electricity Commissions engineers in purchasing such innovative equipment . A black and white photograph showing the type of machinery used for road making in the 1930's. It shows a grader being towed by a caterpillar tractor.On the top left hand corner of the photograph , hand written in black ink is the words 'Kiewa Road Making 25/8/1938'. On the right hand side of the photo has been stamped in blue the Number 1. It has been developed on Velox paper (marked on back of photo) with a gloss finish.road making, state electricity commission, caterpillar tractor, kiewa -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Black and White photograph of Road Making Machinery, Kiewa Road Making 25/08/1938 No. 2, 25/08/1938
... to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites... Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new ...Construction of the main road from South Tawonga to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, was commenced early in 1938, the work being undertaken on behalf of the commission by the Country Roads Board. For the construction work, the Commission purchased three Caterpillar - model R07 - diesel crawler tractors equipped with Kay Brunerei (Brunner) hydraulically operated trailbuilders (angle dozers). This acquisition resulted from a visit to the United States of America in May, 1937 by the Construction Engineer ( Mr. C.H. Kernot) and Assistant Civil Engineer ( Mr. J.F. Douglas) where they saw this relatively new type of equipment in use. With the co-operation of the CRB, the Commission demonstrated the operation of these machines at Fishermen's Bend on 6th April, 1938. They were then sent to Kiewa where they commenced operation towards the end of the month. From South Tawonga, the route let immediately across the Western Branch of the Kiewa River necessitating the construction of a bridge 100 feet long. By the end of 1939, the excavation had been 'opened up' for a distance of 19 1/2 miles (approx. 31 km.) and of this length, 10 miles (approx. 16 km.) had been surfaced. (see KVHS 0328)The purchase of this type of mechanical equipment in road making was a huge investment, as prior to this most of the work would have been done manually with the use of picks and shovels. Not only were many months of hard manual labour saved, but a very significant amount of time in providing access to the proposed work sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Scheme. This photo is an excellent reminder of how primitive the early machinery was compared to the present but also represents the forward thinking of the State Electricity Commissions engineers in purchasing such innovative equipment.A black and white photograph of road making near Mt. Beauty in 1938. Mount Beauty hills can be seen in the background with cleared land for grazing in the fore ground.Hand printed in black ink at the top of the photograph is 'Kiewa Road Making 25/8/1938'. On the right hand corner has been printed the number 2. It has been printed on gloss Velox paper.road making, state electricity commission, caterpillar tractor, kiewa, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Black and White photograph of Road Making Machinery, Kiewa Road Making 25/8/1938(No. 3 in a series of 8), 25/08/1938
... to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites... Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new ...Construction of the main road from South Tawonga to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, was commenced early in 1938, the work being undertaken on behalf of the Commission by the Country Roads Board. For the construction work, the Commission purchased three Caterpillar - model R07 - diesel crawler tractors equipped with Kay Brunerei (Brunner) hydraulically operated trail builders (angle dozers)). This acquisition resulted from a visit to the United States of America in May, 1937 by the Construction Engineer ( Mr. C.H. Kernot) and Assistant Civil Engineer (Mr. J.F. Douglas) where they saw this relatively new type of equipment in use. With the co-operation of the CRB, the Commission demonstrated the operation of these machines at Fishermen's Bend on 6th April, 1938. They were then sent to Kiewa where they commenced operation towards the end of the month. From South Tawonga, the route led immediately across the Western Branch of the Kiewa River necessitating the construction of a bridge 100 feet long. By the end of 1939,the excavation had been 'opened up' for a distance of 19 1/2 miles (approx. 31 km.) and of this length, 10 miles (approx. 16 km) had been surfaced.The purchase and use of this type of mechanical equipment in road making was a huge investment, as prior to this most of the work would have been done manually with the use of picks and shovels. Not only were many months of hard manual labour saved, but a very significant amount of time in providing access to the proposed work sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Scheme. This photo is an excellent reminder of how primitive the early machinery was compared to the present but also represents the forward thinking of the State Electricity Commission's Engineers in purchasing such new and innovative equipment.A black and white photograph of a Caterpillar diesel crawler tractor and a hydraulically operated trailbuilder (angle dozer) making a road in the Mt. Beauty area.Hand written in black ink in the top left hand corner are the words "Kiewa Road Making 25/8/1938". On the upper right hand of the photograph has been stamped the number 3. On the back is stamped the word 'Velox' severaly times, which is the make of the photograhic paper. roadmaking, caterpillar tractor, kiewa, state electricity commission -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 21/04/2005
... A coloured photograph of construction on the site... A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury ...This photograph was taken during the upgrade of the Bendigo Railway line at Sunbury Station. The upgrade of the line took over twelve months to complete and bus services replaced the train service during that time.A coloured photograph of construction on the site of the Sunbury Railway Station. The photograph has been taken from the Macedon Street bridge and is looking south towards Station Street. The old rail tracks have been removed and excavation work is in progress to make way for the new tracks. The new rail lines have been placed on the side of the track on the RHS of the photograph.railways, bendigo line, railway stations, bridges, sunbury railway station, george evans collection