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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Black Swamp and Lake Wendouree's Water Supply. The Ballarat Courier,18/3/2006, The Lake in the Nineteenth Century and the Problems with Water, 18/3/2006
There is a brief history of the Lake including discussion of the problems with the water supply over the years and then in 2006 during the millenium drought.The two articles give some perspective on longstanding concerns about the water supply for Ballarat and particularly Lake Wendouree.1 page, both sides of newsprint. p.1 is entitled "Our Love Affair with the Swamp". There is a coloured picture of the Swamp, top lefthand side of the page. Overleaf, "The Lake: it's a Dry Argument". There is a coloured picture of the Lake, top lefthand side of page and the bottom lines have been cut through.p.1, top left, written in blue biro "Courier, 18/3,2006.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, francois cogne, black swamp, yuille's swamp., ballarat water supply, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Vogt, W S, 1920
Also one enlarged copy 20.5 x 28.5 cm|Also one copy 12 x 17|Also giant colour postcardBlack and white photograph showing view of Lakes Bunga, near Lakes Entrance. Tramline across lake shows beginnings of disrepair, one panel gone, another panel broken, two row boats on lake, larger one contains two adults and four children, smaller row boat has one small child. Entrance appears to be closed, thick vegetation around lake. Lake Bunga VictoriaLake Bunga (Northrope's), W S Vogt, Bairnsdalewaterways, topography, bridges -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
B/W Photograph, Emerald Park Lake c. 1960, 1960
The Stone family were migrants from Wales, living at the Fisherman's Bend Migrant Hotel around 1960. This photograph was taken on a day trip to Emerald Park Lake.The photograph shows the state of Emerald Park Lake around 1960.B/W photograph, looking across a stretch of Emerald Lake towards a building in the background, probably the kiosk.REAR: stamp "Ilford 260"emerald park lake -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Lake estimated circa mid 1960s. Fourteen undated photographs taken around the Lake
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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1905c
Tinted postcard of Toorloo Bay showing two rowing boats on calm arm of lake surrounded by thick timber Lake Tyers VictoriaToorloo Bay Lake Tyers Gippsland Victoriabusinesses, hotels -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
B/W Photograph, Emerald Lake Park c. 1960, 1960
The Stone family were migrants from Wales, living at the Fisherman's Bend Migrant Hotel around 1960. This photograph was taken on a day trip to Emerald Park Lake.The photograph shows the state of Emerald Park Lake around 1960.B/W photograph, looking across a stretch of Emerald Lake. Feature in background left might be diving platform.REAR: Ilford 260emerald park lake -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Ida Stanton, Myrtlebank under Lake Bellfield, 2003
THe history of Myrtle bank, Halls gap and the GrampiansPale yellow card covers with plastic binding. drawing of a lake with a small boat and a man fishing. lower drawing two buildings one with four chimneys, and a wagon out the front.Myrtle Bank Under Lake Bellfield Produced by the Halls Gap & Grampians Historical society in celebration of it's 20th Year.stawell grampians -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cato Lake diving platform with people
People standing on Diving Tower and photo showing walkway to the platform over the lake. c 1932.Cato Lake diving platform with 4 people standing on diving tower. A male is standing out on the diving board and 3 women on the tower. c 1932stawell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lake Post Newspaper, 1/11/2001 12:00:00 AM
Other number 03657.1Colour photograph of Junior Racquetball Champions Craig Kenny and Hannah Furmeister Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, clubs, awards -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Police Report - Boys swimming in Ringwood Lake 1938, 21-Nov-38
Letter detailing the incident of four boys caught swimming in the lake which was not permitted. The boys were aged between 10 and 14 and it was a hot day.Police report concerning boys swimming in the Ringwood Lake +Additional Keywords: Dawson, Henry / Loone, Ralph / Loone, Alfred / Carvill, David -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Blackburn lake Primary School, 9/05/2001 12:00:00 AM
Program for the Federation Medallion Presentation.Program for the Federation Medallion Presentation, Blackburn Lake Primary School, presented by the honorable John Howard MP , Prime Minister of Australia. 9 May 2001.Program for the Federation Medallion Presentation. blackburn lake primary school no 4860, centenary of federation, howard, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Finding of gold at Blackburn Lake, 1986
Letter to Norma Jamieson from Dr Bill BirchLetter to Norma Jamieson from Dr Bill Birch, curator of Mineralogy, and Petrology, answering her query about gold being found at Blackburn Lake.Letter to Norma Jamieson from Dr Bill Birchmines and mining, jamieson, norma, goldmining -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Friends of the lake education unit, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Article from Whitehorse Gazette on Dorothy Meagher.Article from Whitehorse Gazette on Dorothy Meagher who started the Friends of the Lake Education Unit in 1985 to give knowledge to children on how to care for the bushland area.Article from Whitehorse Gazette on Dorothy Meagher. meagher, dorothy, blackburn lake sanctuary -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Map (Item) - Tourist map, Murrindindi Shire Council, VISITOR INFORMATION & MAP LAKE MOUNTAIN, MARYSVILLE & TRIANGLE, 02-2010
A visitor information map for Lake Mountain, Marysville and the local district produced by the Murrindindi Shire Council in February 2010. This information guide and map was produced after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires destroyed most of the township of Marysville.A visitor information map for Lake Mountain, Marysville and the local district produced by the Murrindindi Shire Council in February 2010.Murrindindi Shire Council has made every effort to ensure the information provided at the time/ of printing is correct, but accepts no responsibility for an inaccuracies or omissions.lake mountain, marysville, victoria, australia, visitor information & map, murrindindi shire council, big 4 holiday park taggerty, black spur inn, black spur motel & caravan park, bush creek buddha, buxton hotel motel, cathedral valley farm, chestnut glade, crossways historic country inn, delderfield luxury b&b, kingbilli country estate, marapana agistment park & farm stay b&b, maryton park b&b, pinjarra gardens, sarsens rest, silverstream b&b, tower motel, willowbank at taggerty, wombat cottage, woodlands rainforest retreat, buxton general store and post office, buxton zoo nursery, cathedral view natural therapies, country touch, cross country ski hire, foodworks, highwood health retreat, lake mountain ski hire, lit & beyond, lj hooker, maroondah outdoor equipment/bait & tackle, marysville medical centre, marysville patisserie, marysville ski centre, marysville triangle real estate, marysville visitor information centre, mystic mountains ski hire/outdoors, pat's hairdressing, penni lanes country wares, plant's by shelian -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lake Post Newspaper, 1994
number in album 03525.01Black and white photograph group volunteers digging the foundations for the house to be built to be auctioned as fundraiser for Aquatice Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, volunteering, fundraising -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Certificate - Steve Lee participation at Salt Lake Winter Olympics 2002
Steve Lee grew up in Falls Creek and had skis on his feet when he was just two years old. He later became a member of the Falls Creek Race Club and at the age of 14 won State and National Junior titles. After repeated success, Steve was selected to race overseas in the Australian Junior team. He won the Australian Open Championship at the age of 17. For 10 years, Steve never missed a race in the World Cup Circuit. Overall, he claimed 20 top 15 finishes in Downhill, Super-G and combined events. Towards the end of his career Lee swapped the World Cup circuit for the World Pro Tour in the USA, winning the Pro Downhill Tour ‘King of the Mountain’ title. He was also running a photography business in Falls Creek and was also involved in sports commentating on Australian television. This included commentating Alpine Freestyle events at four Winter Olympics and several World Championships. One of these events was the Winter Olympics at Salt Lake City in 2002 for which this certificate was awarded.A certificate featuring the Olympic Rings and text on a dark blue background.SALT LAKE 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES JEUX OLYMPIQUES D'HIVER Steven Lee Thank you for your participation in and contributions to the success of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games 8 to 24 February 2002 Salt Lake City, Utahsteve lee, australian olympians, sport commentator -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Lake Wendouree Lake Walk, 2013, 12/03/2007
A number of colour photographs taken from the middle of Lake Wendouree when it was dry, and a Lake Walk was organised through the centre. lake wendouree, drought, silo, ballarat silos, mount warrenheip, boathouse, olympic rings, city oval -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lake Post Newspaper, 1993
Black and white photograph Robert Rowley of Fire Brigade standing at the back of the fire truck at St Nicholas Fete. Lakes Entrance Victoriafire brigade, volunteering, fires -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Mounted photograph, Sepia, S.S. Rine? of Norvag, early to mid 20th C
This is a photograph of crew members on the S.S. R-? Norvag. Inscription and Exact name of ship to be checked..Black and white photograph of S.S. R-? Norvag crewmen in suits and caps or fedoras . The photograph has been mounted onto a cardboard frame. The bottom reads, 'S.S. r-? Norvag" handwritten in black ink. The photograph itself is of 9 men in two rows, 5 on top row standing and 4 in the bottom row sitting on a bench.The men are posed on the ship's deck. On front with photograph:: S.S. Rine-? of Norvag Lwr r. corner very faint in pencil: E.T Lake photo. Lincoln inn , CH-? William Street / Melbnorvag, s.s. norvag, crews and ships -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Vehicle in Lake Incident - Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1986
This is a set of 12 photographs of contractors removing a vehicle from the lake at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in September 1986. The Ford XB panel van belonging to WO2 Ted Burgess rolled down the embankment during the night from the SGTs Mess carpark. Despite written off by the insurance company, the panel van was remarkably restored by Ted to roadworthy condition and driven in to Fortuna with a shark’s fin mounted on its roof. This incident is covered in more detail in page 152 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4.This is a set of 12 photograph of a civilian vehicle being removed from the lake at Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, September 1986. The photographs were on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) to .3) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Vehicle removal from lake. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Vehicle removal from lake, Neil Morgan in foreground. .5) to .8) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Vehicle removal from lake. .9) to .10) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Vehicle removal from lake, Neil Morgan on right. .11) to .12) - Photo, black & white, 1986. Vehicle removal from lake.No personnel are identified. Annotated with date on negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard - Lake Tyers, Valentine Series 1071, 1950c
Also a colour postcard from same viewpoint at a later date taken by Viewpoint Productions purchased from B Roche number 03828.1 size 9 x 13.5 cmBlack and white postcard of tourist launch at jetty Fishermans Landing Lake Tyers VictoriaValentine Series No 1071 At the Landing Lake Tyersboats and boating, forest, waterways -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Blackburn Lake, 1/04/1998 12:00:00 AM
Reports and books held in the local history collection at the Nunawading Branch Library of the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation.Reports and books held in the local history collection at the Nunawading Branch Library of the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation.Reports and books held in the local history collection at the Nunawading Branch Library of the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library Corporation.blackburn lake sanctuary, history -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, [Product catalog] 2003. (Mann Lake Ltd). Hackensack, MN, 2003, 2003
82 pages, illustrated. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard - Lake Tyers, 1905c
Tinted postcard of Toorloo Cove showing secluded waterway between thickly timbered banks rowing boat on water Lake Tyers VictoriaToorloo Cove Lake Tyerswaterways, vegetation, catchments -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Menu for the October 1891 opening of the Lake Pavilion. PRC, VPRS 2500, Unit 67, The Lake Pavilion Now Piper's at Lake Wendouree
Menu for the October 1891 opening of the Lake Pavilion. PRC, VPRS 2500, Unit 67. The Lake Pavilion Now Piper's at Lake Wendouree.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, pavillion, piper's, 1891, gardens, ballarat -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Land Sale Documents, Board of Land and Works, Documents pertaining to application for a land grant around Ringwood Lake in 1874, 30-May-1870 and 25-Mar-1874
This concerns the application and granting of land to Anthony Ford around the Ringwood lake area in 1874. Includes details of improvements made to the area, including a dwelling. The land is described as being very poor and not worth the labour of cultivation. 8pp.Documents pertaining to application for a land grant around Ringwood Lake in 1874. Copied documents, cream paper. 8pp. +Additional Keywords: Ford, Anthony / Kennedy, James -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lake Post Newspaper, 1994
number in album 03546.01Black and white photograph Garden Club members, Bev Jarvis, Pauline Rigby and Myrtle Hodgson taken end of year visit to Omeo. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, function -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992
Black and white photograph Tony Spink composer and Peter Eustace interviewer on the Thunderbird broadcasting with Radio East Gippsland also known as REG. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunications, people, performing arts -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
Advertisement on back for Sale Steamboat Co LtdBlack and white photograph showing heavily forested shorelines, two small rowing boats left foreground Toorloo Bay Lake Tyers VictoriaToorloo Bay Lake Tyerswaterways -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria in conjunction with the Kerrup Jmara Elders Aboriginal Corporation, Lake Condah Heritage Management Strategy and Plan, 1993
During its 1977/78 summer field school season, the (then) Victoria Archaeological Survey began recording and mapping the stone fish trap and 'house' sites along the southern margins of Lake Condah, near Portland Victoria. This and subsequent archaeological work at Lake Condah and in the general region demonstrates that, on the basis of a number of criteria, the Aboriginal heritage sites found here are significant.vii, 388 p., [11]. leaves. : ill., foldout maps. ; 30 cm.During its 1977/78 summer field school season, the (then) Victoria Archaeological Survey began recording and mapping the stone fish trap and 'house' sites along the southern margins of Lake Condah, near Portland Victoria. This and subsequent archaeological work at Lake Condah and in the general region demonstrates that, on the basis of a number of criteria, the Aboriginal heritage sites found here are significant.conservation of natural resources -- victoria -- condah, lake, region. | aboriginal australians -- victoria -- condah, lake, region -- antiquities.