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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 1952. 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 -
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
Folder, Irrigation Structures, 1995
... Irrigation Structures...irrigation ...Photos of Waranga Basin outlet. Construction of new Torrumbarry Weir 1997 and newspaper report of Hume Dam and other Rural Water information.Grey plastic cover, black spine. Title label insideirrigation, documents, reports, books, history, local, rural, industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Progress of Irrigation - Story of a "Channel Guard"
... Progress of Irrigation - Story of a "Channel Guard" ...Story of a Channel Guard, George Wheeler, who retired from the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission after 46 years working with them.3 A4 pages of typed story.victoria state rivers and water supply commission, george wheeler -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Tambo Water Board, Tambo Shire, 1989
Report of activities financial statement of accounts list of Principal Officers and Staff of the Tambo Water Board Lakes Entrance Victoriapublic utilities -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Coat, Water rat fur coat, c.1930s
This coat belonged to Brighton resident Audrey Winifred Pickett (nee Heriot; 1915-2011). The coat is made from the pelts of rakali, also known as the Australian water rat, a native rodent species similar to an otter. Growing up to 35 centimetres in length, rakali typically live in burrows near water, feeding on fish, insects, yabbies and waterbirds. Throughout the early twentieth century, they were widely considered to be a nuisance and were hunted for their soft and waterproof fur. Demand for rakali pelts increased during the 1930s Depression years, when a ban was placed on the import of overseas furs; rakali fur became a popular substitute for the fur of the American muskrat. The species was placed under a protection order in 1938, although periodic culls were allowed until 1957 due to their perceived destruction of irrigation banks and fishing nets. Audrey recalled that the coat was made for her by furrier F. J. Ellemor after a large cull of rakali. The coat was displayed in the window of Ellemor's Block Place store. F. J. Ellemor Pty Ltd was established in 1908 by furrier Francis John Ellemor (1867-1944) and continued into the late twentieth century under the management of his son Wilfred (1801-1972). Francis and his wife Edith lived in Rothesay Avenue, Brighton from the late 1930s.Three-quarter length brown fur coat made of Australian water-rat (rakali) pelts. Wide raised collar and cuffs. Fastens centre front with two large hooks and eyes. Lined with chocolate brown silk satin.Label, woven brown on beige silk, centre back neck: created by / F. J. Ellemor / FURRIERS / MELBOURNEfur coat, rakali, australian water rat, melbourne fashion, audrey winifred heriot, audrey winifred pickett, audrey winifred north, francis john ellemor, f. j. ellemor, furrier -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Ernestine Hill, Water Into Gold, 1965
... Irrigation ...Depicts pioneers of irrigation - Chaffey bros and story of irrigation on the MurrayBlue soft cover. Depicting aerial photo of farmland. White letteringirrigation, chaffey -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Water into Gold, 1965
... irrigation ...Depicts pioneers of irrigation, Chaffey Bros., and story of irrigation on the Murray RiverBlue soft cover, depicting aerial photo of farmland, white lettering.water into gold, irrigation, hill e, tatura, books, history, local, rural, industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
China Cup
Irrigation schemes VictoriaSouvenir tea cup with photo & inscription of Goulburn Weir.The Goulburn Irrigation Weir Victoriatatura, domestic, items, food, drink, consumption -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Poster - Recreation, Warrnambool Hot Sea Water Baths, c. November 1908
The poster includes a cartoon by Arthur Jordan, with a conversation between an ailing man and a good man after baths visits. There are several reviews dating from 1906 to 1908 extolling the healing powers of the baths' waters. In February 1877 a Baths Company (1050 shares) was formed in the town of Warrnambool for the establishment of the baths at the south end of Gillies Street. The baths were filled with sea water from Lady Bay, originally pumped by a windmill situated near the current Surf Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped by gas motor. Hot and cold fresh water baths were advertised. The gentlemen’s bath was 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, of graduating depth. A second bath, solely for ladies, was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. Hot Sea-water Baths were also part of the institution, and were sought after for their ‘wonderful curative powers’, and ‘incomparable’ as a ‘tonic for the feeble’. In June 1881 the Hot Sea Baths were opened, and both hot and cold water baths were supplied at reasonable charges. Patrons came from near and far to receive the benefits. The manager of the Baths was J. Kirkpatrick. The Baths Company struggled for several years without success so in 1883 the baths were sold to the Borough Council for 1250 pounds. The original shareholders received nothing for their outlay; the overdraught was over the sale price. In May 1884 the Council announced that an estimated they has spent 1000 pounds in improving the baths since purchasing them and were now returning an income of 11 per cent. The poster promotes the healing powers of the hot sea water baths that were in use in Warrnambool in the late 19th century through to the early 20th century. The baths were a place for fitness, health and social activity, an example of the recreational activities during this period.Poster, black and white, mounted on card. It shows advertising Warrnambool Sea-water Baths and Hot Sea-water Baths. There are several references promoting the health benefits of baths, dating from 1906-1908. The cartoon was sketched by Arthur Jordan. The poster was printed by The Thompson Printing Co. Warrnambool. Handwritten inscription on the lower edge.Handwritten "10,000 mailed by post through Victoria"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, warrnambool salt baths, warrnambool therapudic baths, arthur jordan, baths company, sea water baths, hot sea water, swimming, healing powers, warrnambool baths, advertisement, thompson printing co. warrnambool -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Water For the Thirsty Inland, 1945
Water For the Thirsty Inland was published by The Murrumbidgee Valley Water Users Association as a case for diversion of part of the Snowy River waters to the Murrumbidgee. In 1950 The Murrumbidgee Valley Water Users Association and the League established the Murray-Murrumbidgee Development Committee to ensure the Snowy Scheme was completed.This book is a significant research tool for the history of the diversion of the Snowy River.A 44 pp book, titled Water For The Thirsty Inland. On the front cover is a coloured print of a painting of a river (Snowy River?) from the mountains to the flats. The text of the title is white with a black shadow. The book contains b/w photographs and the print is black and green.Some pencilled notes on back.snowy-river murrumbidgee-valley-water-users' irrigation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
survey, 1941
this item is a useful reference tool.A survey map produced by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. It is on white paper with blue ink. It is a hand-drawn survey of the Snowy River in 1939-40.survey map snowy-river -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Victoria's Water Resources
Pamphlet by Ministry of Water Resources and Water Supply for Use Water Wisely Campaign.Pamphlet by Ministry of Water Resources and Water Supply for Use Water Wisely Campaign.Pamphlet by Ministry of Water Resources and Water Supply for Use Water Wisely Campaign.water supply, victoria. ministry of water resources and water supply, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, state rivers and water supply commission -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Domestic object - Soda Syphon, Schweppes Soda Water Syphon
Glass botte with metal 'Schweppes' soda syphon. "Schweppes Soda Water"soda syphon, schweppes soda water, soda water syphon -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - Photograph album, Tatura Water Tower Mural Project
Book presented to the Museum from Tatura RSL showing the work that went into creating the Tatura Water Tower Mural. The Water tower on the north side, depict a full size picture of Sir John Monash in uniform. The south side of the tower depicts a thread of poppies. Sir John was the engineer who designed the water tower which was opened in 1912. A letter from Tatura RSL is in the book.White hard covered book. Front has two pictures of a water tower. One has poppies on it and the other a man in Army uniform. Back cover has to picture of part of a building with Victory Hall on it and the Australian flag up a flag pole flying.tatura rsl, tatura water tower mural, sir john monash, water tower engineers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Our Water Mark
... irrigation ...Information regarding water in Australia, its uses, climate change, agriculture.Soft covered book, picture of water and reeds with a blue swipe through with title of book in white. Bottom left has a white mark with watermark Australia in gold. Spine is blue with white writing. Back is blue with white writing. irrigation, water in australia -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Postcard - B/W, Spring Board and Water Slide, Swimming Pool, Emerald, Vic
Recreational activities and provisions at Emerald Park Lake circa 1940sPostcard made from black and white photograph. Many bathers at Emerald Park Lake Swimming Pool. Springboard in foreground, water slide on right to the rear. FRONT: 'The Rose Series', P 519 COPYRIGHT' 'Springboard & Water Slide, Swimming Pool, Emerald, Vic.' REAR: Rose illustration in centre, flanked by 'POST CARD' and "The "Rose" Series Deluxe', 'A Real Photograph Produced in Australia'. Along left: 'Published by the Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale, Victoria'.emerald park lake, rose series, swimming pool -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photographs, Anderson collection of irrigation and farm photos, c.1920 (Loaned), c.1920
... Anderson collection of irrigation and farm photos, c.1920 ...Collection of photos taken c.1920 by the Anderson family. Carlton and Bill Anderson left Murchison for a soldier settlement block at North West Mooroopna, 2 miles from the school. Bill had been a stretcher bearer in WW1. Photos taken by Anderson family of general farming activities, irrigation channel construction with horse teams, Goulburn Weir, Waranga Basin western outlet structure and channel, official opening ceremony. Photos loaned for copying.|1. Outlet structure, possibly the opening.|2.Western Channel.|3.Waranga Basin inlet.|4. Waranga Basin outlet.|5,6.Goulburn Weir.|7,8 Channel construction with horse teams.|9.Skid scoop.|10. Group at Bain.|11."Spot", Bill Anderson and the team.|12.Teams take time off.|13.Washing up.|14.Spring cart and "Smoko"|15.Bill Anderson holding horse.|16.Team of four.|17.A good crop.|18.Wonkey scoop with two horse team.|19,Horses at rest.|20.Head in nose bag.|21.Bill Anderson & Marty Clooney, tents, wagons and gig.|22.Wally Wybrow grooming horse.|23 Bill Anderson, Marty Clooney and furphy tank.|24. Four horse teams.|25.Carlton Anderson? cutting hair.|26,27.|28.Three wheel trolley made from old harvester.|29. Harvester.|30.Wally.|31.Marty Clooney and horse.|32|33.Seven horse team.|34-43.Various farm photos -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Notebook Cover, 1968
1968 Dux Hot Water Service note book - advertising the water service.Leather notebook holder with illustration of hot water service on the cover."Dux Hot Water Service" with hot water service depicted in colour.dux water service -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Station Entrance circa 1940 (water damaged)
(water damaged)Written on backing sheet, "Main St. Ringwood - Looking toward Railway Station entrance. Newsagent C.V. Ward". -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, The Assault Crossing of Water Obstacles. Military Training Pam No 20 Part II Water Crossing Equipment 1947, 1947
A soft covered booklet to provide the unit commander and staff officer with information on available types of water crossing equipmentWO Code No 8231assault water crossings -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Stawell Water Supply. Foreman’s Reports 1949 – 1959, 14/6/1949 - 20/5/1959
Heavy Card Cover - Leather Trim. Fawn in ColourForeman's Reports. Stawell Water Supplystawell -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Kiewa Valley, Geology, Plant Life, Bird Life, Water Cycle, 1960's
Studies of geology, plant and bird life and water cycle in the early 1960's.Value for study and comparing to current plant and bird life and the water cycle. Geology gives reason for the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme - the use of materials and the locations.Black foolscap 'bend back' folder which holds papers on: Geology, Flora, Orchids, Birds and three booklets: 1. Royal Soc. of Vic. by E.C.Beavis Sept. 1961 - Geology 2. Royal Soc. of Vic. by E.C.Beavis July 1960 Mylonites 3. The Water Cycle in Action / Bogong High Plains by Phyllis Reichl kiewa valley; geology; plant life; bird life; water cycle; kiewa hydro electric scheme -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Water Bottle
Aluminium water bottlewater bottle, sas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Cottage showing Old Well, Toilet and Old Water Tank, 1962
Photo sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh USA, by Charles Schwerkolt. Accompanying text by Charles - 'This is the end facing Ernie's old house which was burnt down last year. There is also the remains of the old well. The old smoke house used to be down there also. All these things have disappeared a long time ago. The house is the only thing that remains of the Schwerkolt property. The wine cellars and other buildings fell down years ago after the bush fires burnt the wooden supports. You will notice the toilet has about 3 boards off the top. The old water tank is hiding the back.Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage showing Old Well, Toilet (with boards missing) and Old Water Tank. Thin Black Border.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt cottage -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Map, Soil conservation authority:plan of high water marks at Lady Bay Warrnambool, 1984
This map documents the changing state of Lady Bay from around 1870 until 1976. It depicts the changing high water mark over that period and the main outlet of the Merri River in 1872 and 1976.This map provides a useful and significant insight into the ever changing face of Lady Bay from the 1870’s through to 1980’s. Cream paper map drawn with black ink showing Lady Bay and South Warrnambool section of Warrnambool. In lower RH corner Soil conservation AuthorityPlan of High water marks at Lady Bay Warrnambool. Drawn P.D. 19.1/84. Scale 1:3600. Written on back in black pencil: Lady Bay Historical HWM lady bay map, merri river 1872- 1976, merri river 1872- 1976, history of warrnambool -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Register of Lands. Master Register, 1958
... irrigation ...Register of Lands in Tatura district with apportioned Water RightsBeige cover, red spine, black writing. Rodney Irrigation and Water Supply District. 1957-1958farming, irrigation, books, rural, industry -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, R. Preston, Taking water at Wimba tank, 8 January 1958
Wimba station is 37.3 km south of Colac. This station, originally called "Bunding", opened with the line in in March, 1902, as an unnamed stopping place. It was renamed "Wimba" on 17 November, 1902. A water tank for locomotive requirements was placed on the side of a hill about 100 metres south of the station. Wimba was not provided with a loop siding but had a passenger shelter until 1936 when the roads took over. A sheep race was provided near the passenger shelter. The station closed with the line.B/W. An UP goods train loaded with pulp wood on NQR wagons and two NC guard's vans taking water at Wimba tank on 8 January 1958. wimba; railways; -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
file, State Rivers & Water Supply Commission
This collection was owned by Keith Daniel, an accountant with SR & WSC. Resident in Tatura 6-7 years until 1965File containing - Victorian Government Gazette March 6, 1968. - - Map, Goulburn Irrigation System - Murchison A, SR & WSC Journal "Aqua" April 1966 , Lake Eppalock Boating Guide, "Aqua Summer 1991, Brochure & newspaper adv. re: Waranga Lakeside estate.1974 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Water Bottle
Plastic khaki water bottle.V 1969. 8465-71-108-8703. Strembick. 3205842.water bottle, sas