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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Homestead, Side View, Esther Winifred Hill (Nee Smallpage), 1920
... , water tank (on left), behind light-coloured pole and wire fence... with wide verandah, water tank (on left), behind light-coloured pole ...Photographs taken by Esther Winifred Hall (nee Smallpage) - great grand-daughter of Stephen George Henty. Taken in 1934 Centenary Celebrations in Portland.Black and white photograph of house with wide verandah, water tank (on left), behind light-coloured pole and wire fence with metal and wire gate. Donated by Ms. Mary Robinson, acting on behalf of Mrs. W.G. Hutchinson "Tellong", Blackwood River Drive, Balingup, W.A. 6253Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Homestead side view -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... Buoys in the coffee urns and the hot water tank... in the coffee urns and the hot water tank and the difference ...Four letters from Helen Tangney-Springer, Manager of the Wahkonsa Hotel, Fort Dodge, Iowa to Paul A. Douden & Company, dated November 13, 1937. Mentioned in the letter is the use of Scale Buoys in the coffee urns and the hot water tank and the difference in the cleaning of them.Letterhead - Tangney Hotelssciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, e c tangney, helen tangney, h h mueller, e j tangney, tangney hotels, wahkonsa hotel, muscatine hotel, arlington hotel, burke hotel, paul a douden & company, helen tangney-springer -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Near old barn, c.1940
... in pencil. 'Note the old square (?) water tank.' 'Near old barn... of the photograph. All in pencil. 'Note the old square (?) water tank ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island. Black and white photograph showing an old barn partially shrouded by a large eucalyptus tree.Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Four different styles of handwriting on the reverse of the photograph. All in pencil. 'Note the old square (?) water tank.' 'Near old barn. Note eucalypt - one koala was here. c.1940' '69' '44'churchill island, photograph -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Container - Shipping container - early concept
... . Clever Australians later converted them to water tanks..... Clever Australians later converted them to water tanks. An early ...These strong riveted and sealed iron boxes were made in England in the 1930s to ensure overseas cargoes such as china, pottery, fabrics, tea and sugar were not damaged by sea water. Clever Australians later converted them to water tanks.An early example of the modern shipping container concept. Container used for transport of goods [early shipping container concept]shipping container -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Show Trailer, R A Lister Motors, 1900
... into water tank on trailer. ... pump.Back into water tank on trailer. R A Lister Motors ...6 x 4 Rubber tyre steel trailer mounted on trailer R A Lister s/valve. Diesel Motor with 2 x 24 C1 flat pulley belt drivinga riverside 2" suctionx 1 1/2 delivery CI pump.Back into water tank on trailer. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, 2001
... The water tank stands on Sunbury Railway station... of it. The water tank stands on Sunbury Railway station and was in use when ...The water tank stands on Sunbury Railway station and was in use when steam trains were used along Bendigo line. After travelling 37 kms (25 miles) from Melbourne, it was necessary for the trains to replenish their water supply at Sunbury. The presence of the water tank at Sunbury Station is an indicator that it was one of the major stations along the Bendigo line. A coloured photograph of a rectangular water tower. The first level is a brick construction and the metal tank is on top of it. water tanks, railway stations, steam travel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Plate
... Metal and china dinner plate (with hot water tank... plate (with hot water tank) with blue pattern and metal warmer ...Metal and china dinner plate (with hot water tank) with blue pattern and metal warmer underneath. Warmer has spout and two handles.|Used on farms to keep the workers dinner hot - or be taken down to the barn - some had a metal cover. (Slight crack in plate, quite rare and prized.domestic items, crockery -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1950c
... of Prince Regent theatre beside building. Water tank on stand. Lakes... theatre beside building. Water tank on stand. Lakes Entrance ...Maranui was Kelvin House before it became Maranui|This is the before paired photograph used in the 150 year,Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display.|The after paired photograph number 01217.1|Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room displayBlack and white photograph of Hoopers Maranui Guest House. A timber double storied building, hip roof, sun shades over upper windows, seat on ground floor veranda, lattice fence, side view of Prince Regent theatre beside building. Water tank on stand. Lakes Entrance Victoriafences, guesthouses, architecture, room display -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
... -west showing clearly the windmill and water tanks. Taken... the windmill and water tanks. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia ...Depicts Bungaree Shed, a big old store structure with the original part being commenced in 1842. View of buildings from north-west showing clearly the windmill and water tanks. Taken by John Bailey in South Australia at the request of Gael Shannon (former NWM employee). -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, 2 B&W, 1898 The O'Maras', Sandringham Fishermen : Date Unknown, Mud Brick House, 1898 The O'Maras', Sandringham Fishermen Date Unknown, Mud Brick House, 1898
... , chimney and a water tank sitting on a block of grassed land... with a tin roof, chimney and a water tank sitting on a block ...The O'Maras, of Sandringham fishermen. Early mud brick house. Located in Moorabbin and was still there in 1940. The house was situated in Reserve Road, almost opposite Wangara Road, (formerly Cemetery Road). About twelve years ago, (* the writer states no year), there was a vacant block where the house used to be - it was next to a electrical factory. 2x Black and White Photographs. (i) An 1898 photograph showing two men with a fishing boat on the beach. A beach house / shed , paling fence and tall tea-trees are seen in the background. (ii) A large early mud brick house with a tin roof, chimney and a water tank sitting on a block of grassed landWritten on back (i) The O'Maras / Sandringham / fishermen 1898 (ii) Mud brick house at Moorabbin ( house was there in 1940) / Situated in Reserve Road almost opposite Wangara Road / ( formerly Cemetery Road ). About 12 years ago there was a vacant block where the house used to be and it was next to an electrical factory. unsigned undatedthe o'maras, sandringham fisherman, 1898, mud brick house, moorabbin, wangara road, reserve road, electrical factory, early settlers, pioneers, shire of moorabbin, sandringham, beaumaris, mentone, fishermen, dairy farmaers, poultry farmers, market gardeners, -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1949c
... is barricaded. Sun shields over upstairs veranda front windows. Water... over upstairs veranda front windows. Water tank on high tank ...Black and white photograph of Hoopers Maranui Guest House, after losing balcony in severe windstorm. Upstairs doorway is barricaded. Sun shields over upstairs veranda front windows. Water tank on high tank stand at rear of Maranui. Fibro cement picture theatre at right of picture. Lakes Entrance Victoriaarchitecture, guesthouses, cinema -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1900c
... School, square water tank on side of building, home made swing... postcard showing early Kalimna West Primary School, square water ...Building used as community hall and school until Education Dept built school nearby.Black and white postcard showing early Kalimna West Primary School, square water tank on side of building, home made swing on right, flag pole on left, vegetable garden in foreground, two people, lady and boy, dressed in 1900s style clothes. Uncleared bush in backgound. Kalimna West Victoriaschools, halls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: ROYAL MAIL COACH, 1960's
... small buildings in the background, a water tank on a tall tower..., a water tank on a tall tower is visible behind the left hand ...Photograph of a Royal mail Coach drawn by two horses, the coach is full of people with many riding on the top. There are two boys riding bicycles behind the coach, there are several small buildings in the background, a water tank on a tall tower is visible behind the left hand building. The words 'Royal mail' are painted on the side of the coachtopic, objects, transport, royal mail -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Photograph - The old vicarage, F.B.W. Stevenson, Photographer (on back)
... garden. House is in good order with 4 chimneys, a porch and water... with 4 chimneys, a porch and water-tank. To the left, partially ...Shows a bluestone house surrounded by lush, well-developed garden. House is in good order with 4 chimneys, a porch and water-tank. To the left, partially obscured by the shrubbery stands the bearded Rev.Wagg with hat. To the right is a girl around ?10 years old, with parasol and hat in her hands. This was Mortlakes' Anglican Vicarage from c. 1886 to c.1916 when present one was built next to St.James church in Shaw Street. House stood in Sagnol's paddock (Waggs Lane) until 1950's when it was demolished reportedly by a group of boys using dynamite!) Rev. Wagg was a long-serving and well-regarded Anglican minister who served Mortlake from 1886 to1916. Wagg's Lane takes its name from his former residency there. A new Vicarage was built c.1916 next to the church. The old vicarage was reduced to rubble reputedly by boys using gelignite in the 1950's; the remains can be seen in the paddock on Wagg's Lane.Sepia rectangular photograph on cardboard backingWritten on the back: The Vicarage Mortlakechurch, anglican, mortlake, wagg, lane, waggs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade - 75th Anniversary 1912-1987, 1987
... gallon water tank and a hand pump. In 1948 it's name changed... equipment consisting of rakes, brooms, a 100 gallon water tank ...The Axe Creek Bush Fire Brigade was formed in 1912 with each landowner contributing 1/- per year. By 1920 the brigade had amassed equipment consisting of rakes, brooms, a 100 gallon water tank and a hand pump. In 1948 it's name changed to the Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade.20-page soft blue cover booklet with logo on front cover. 'Axe Creek Rural Fire Brigade - 75th Anniversary 1912-1987 Printed by Sloans Printery, Bendigo and Published by the Axe Creek R.F.B. Committee. History of the Fire Brigade illustrated with B&W photos. Handwritten in ink on page 1 'Regards Craig Houlahan' and on page2 'Regards W Houlahan'axe creek, rural fire brigade -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, Ghost Towns of the Mountain Goldfields, 1999
... building. In the foreground is a green timber building with a water.... In the foreground is a green timber building with a water tank and verandah ...Ghost towns of the mountain goldfields in VictoriaPaperback. Cover has a drawing depicting horses, both ridden and pack, walking along a forest track on their way to a small town. There are heavily forested mountains in the distance. Overlaid onto the drawing is a modern photograph of an old stone building. In the foreground is a green timber building with a water tank and verandah. It is all set in the clearing in the middle of a forest.Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779 Also the inscription: To Alma / Thanks for your help / Signature / LS / November 1999gold, gold mining, gold town, ghost town, victoria, australia, history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Greenmount residence Portland, c. 1970
... attached to side of main structure, 2 water tanks, 2 women standing... building attached to side of main structure, 2 water tanks, 2 women ...Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image of two storey blue stone building 'Greenmount', residence of James Blair, Police Magistrate. Gabled roof, fancy moulding on edges, iron balcony. Single storey, rendered stone building attached to side of main structure, 2 water tanks, 2 women standing near tanks.Back: 'Green Mount' - blue biro -
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
Vehicle - Fire Engine - Pumper "SEC Dodge", "SEC Dodge"
... [ ? feet] Water tank ? l [ ? gall] Hose reel ? m [ ? feet] Current... behind cab Ladder, ? m [ ? feet] Water tank ? l [ ? gall] Hose ...Maufactured for State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) fire brigade at Yallourn township serving the nearby open cut brown coal mine, briquette manufacturing plant and electricity generating station. Donated to FSMV 19??, on closure of Yallourn Fire Brigade preparatory to closure of township to allow extension of open cut mine over township site.Unique only fire engine of design ever made.Pumper fire engine State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) Fire Brigade, Yallourn, Vic Front mounted pump, ?, ? lpm [ ? gpm] Seat for 4 crew open cross mounted behind cab Ladder, ? m [ ? feet] Water tank ? l [ ? gall] Hose reel ? m [ ? feet] Current vehicle registration - CH6281 SEC logo on both doors Y F B on compartment door on both sides of bodyfire engine, fire engine pumper, dodge fire engine, dodge, yallourn fire brigade, sec fire brigade, yallourn, sec -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF A RAILWAY STATION CROWDED WITH SOLDIERS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
... between the two platforms. Water tank in the background. Two.... Footbridge between the two platforms. Water tank in the background ...Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of the Warminster railway station in Wiltshire. Dozens of Australian soldiers standing on the RHS platform awaiting the train to take them on leave. Footbridge between the two platforms. Water tank in the background. Two copies. Handwritten in ink on the back of one 'Aussies' awaiting the Leave Train Warminster Wilts March '18postcard, postcard, ww1, australian soldiers, warminster, wiltshire, railway station -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Australian Woolshed
... , wool classing tables, woolcart, pens, water tanks, the station... tables, woolcart, pens, water tanks, the station cat and a galah ..."The Australian Woolshed: build your own model woolshed complete with shearers' huts, cookhouse, shearers, sheep, woolpress, wool classing tables, woolcart, pens, water tanks, the station cat and a galah" - John Nicholson, 1986. The pages contain a model shearing shed which can be cut out and put together.shearing shearing sheds wool sheds, shearing, shearing sheds, wool sheds -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, John Cook, 1978-79
... . Probably back view. Note elevated water tank. Car parked behind... of Summerland Guesthouse. Probably back view. Note elevated water tank ...In 1927 Mr A. K. T. Sambell built a pier, planned and subdivided a residential estate, designed and built Summerland House, where ardent golfers after an enjoyable day on the course, could relax. Summerland House was built by local builder Mr Vic McRae. It attracted large numbers of professional people from Melbourne.Three photographs of Summerland Guesthouse, one of the first Guesthouses on the Island, situated above the site of the Penguin Parade. 81-87 Note sign: Open - overnight accommodation and holiday flats. 81-88 View of Summerland Guesthouse. Probably back view. Note elevated water tank. Car parked behind. 81-89 Another view of Summerland Guesthouse.coloured photograph, summerland guesthouse phillip island, akt sambell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Community Service, 1993
... infrastructure for irrigation and water tanks in third world countries... and water tanks in third world countries. Funds for purchase of 2 ...Nunawading Rotary Club has raised $126,000 towards an ambulance station within NunawadingNunawading Rotary Club has raised $126,000 towards an ambulance station within Nunawading. Other projects: $50,000 towards construction of the information centre at Blackburn Lake, involvement with student exchange programs. Provision of basic infrastructure for irrigation and water tanks in third world countries. Funds for purchase of 2 ophthalmic microscopes for hospital use at Espiritu Santo and Vanuatu.Nunawading Rotary Club has raised $126,000 towards an ambulance station within Nunawadingrotary club of nunawading, nunawading ambulance station, blackburn lake -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: REAR VIEW OF THE FACTORY
... . There is a water tank on the far left, on the far left side of the photo... photograph: a large tin shed. There is a water tank on the far left ...Small sepia tone photograph: a large tin shed. There is a water tank on the far left, on the far left side of the photo there is a weatherboard house, on the far right there are double gates. There are two men working on different machines. There are lots of bits of wood lying on the ground in the bottom right corner of the photo. Written on the back in black ink is 'Back view of the Factory'buildings, commercial, cohn brothers, cohn brothers -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Knox Collection, Train hauling timber to build Colac-Beech Forest railway, 1901
... water tanks because of the lengthy periods of waiting time... at Barongarook and Wimba water tanks because of the lengthy periods ...The first engines to run on the Colac-Beech Forest line between 1900 and 1902 as work trains were A Class locomotives, otherwise known as 'Coffee Pots'. They were based and serviced at Colac, but coal stages were erected at Barongarook and Wimba water tanks because of the lengthy periods of waiting time required to unload sleepers and rails or to load ballast.An A Class train on a revetment hauling timber and men to build the Colac-Beech Forest railway, with a steep hillside in the background.. B/W.colac; beech forest; railway; timber; -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, A walk through the cemetery at Kangaroo Ground, Diana Bassett-Smith, 1 October 2001, 2001
... it finished. A new green plastic water tank was atop a stand not far... it finished. A new green plastic water tank was atop a stand not far ...We wanted to see how the construction of a rotunda at the cemetery was progressing and were surprised and pleased to see it finished. A new green plastic water tank was atop a stand not far away. A brief collection of reminiscences by Diana Bassett-Smith of locals who are buried at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery along with 17 photographs following a visit on 1 October 2001.Colour photograph print1983 bushfire, air vice marshall wackett, ambrose erswell, barry roach-pierson, bill pelling, billy roach-pierson, birrarung, bourchiers road, ca 13, crichton, david grant, diamond street, diana bassett-smith, donald grant, donaldson road, dorrie bourchier, duff, early settlers, elizabeth cottee, ewan cameron mp, grey house, helen kohn, isabella grant (nee stevenson), jack bourchier, james balfour, james wilson, jean stewart, jessie bull (nee haughton), jimmy cook, jocelyn, joseph stevenson, judge book village, judith furphy, kangaroo ground cemetery, kay roach-pierson, keith jocelyn, kraft foods, lacey, lloyd stuart, louise grant (nee gordon), mardi crocker, marion erswell, ned haughton, nursery, pam chevallier, passiona, peter bassett-smith, pigeon bank, rath, ricketson, robinson, ruth boyd, steven crawford baes, tintagell, tosch, vera jackson, wackett trainer, watershed jackson, willandra poultry farm, zac crocker -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1927
... , posing outside a wooden building with a water tank on the left... outside a wooden building with a water tank on the left side ...This is a photo of the opening of the new Halls Gap School in 1927. The man on the chair with a walking stick is Dr. Fox.The photo shows a group of ten men, fifteen women, twenty two children (including one toddler) and one toddler in arms, posing outside a wooden building with a water tank on the left side. The four adults on the right are sitting/leaning on two benches. A sign on the side of the building reads "Halls Gap School 3058". There are large trees and a mountain range in the background.education, halls gap -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Bulmer H D, 1920c
... with painted railings, storage shed with square water tank, low lying... railings, storage shed with square water tank, low lying shore ...Black and white postcard of Kalimna Jetty. It shows a jetty with painted railings, storage shed with square water tank, low lying shore of lake in foreground contrasting with steep cliffs beyond jetty. Boat moored at a small jetty in foreground, yacht sailing from jetty, glimpse of Rigby Island and Bullock Island and the New Works area in distance. Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, waterways, township, tourism -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: HUNTERS GENERAL STORE
... of that and to the left there is a water tank. There are four women, five men... of that and to the left there is a water tank. There are four women, five men ...Photograph of a brick building with a part iron roof. The sign 'Hunters General Store' is painted on the front of the building, there is a veranda with wooden posts on the right hand side . Above the veranda there is a faded painted sign with the words 'Serpentine Store' Just visible. In front of that and to the left there is a water tank. There are four women, five men and a child posing in front of the building, all are in casual clothes.buildings, commercial, general store, hunters general store, serpentine store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH OF MEN OF KALGOORLIE, 1900
... with 2 bicycles, tools and waterbags. Water tank in background... bicycles, tools and waterbags. Water tank in background with sign ...Black and white photograph of eight men seated & standing with 2 bicycles, tools and waterbags. Water tank in background with sign reading 'Water sold here', photo is mounted on buff card with a fine line border and framed in an ornate wood & moulded plaster frame painted gold, markings read 'Iron Bark Camp Kalgoorlie', 'McNeill Photo', on the back of photo 'Jane'McNeill Photoperson, group, adults, kalgoorlie, mcneill, iron bark -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - W Vivians Shop Rosebery, n.d
... , facade extends above roof. Six paned window, single door, water..., single door, water tank at side, sheds at rear. Mr. Vivian, wife ...Black and white photo mounted on white card. Mr. W. Vivian's first shop Rosebery. Timber building, single storey, facade extends above roof. Six paned window, single door, water tank at side, sheds at rear. Mr. Vivian, wife and son (?H.L.. Vivian) standing outside door. Four horse collars lined up outside front of building.Back: 'Grandfather Vivian's First Shop, Rosebery' - handwritten, blue biro