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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - 2022 Heritage Week, 2022
Whitehorse Council Heritage Week Activities 2022Whitehorse City Council Heritage Week 2022 pamphletcity of whitehorse, heritage week 2022, schwerkolt cottage -
Greensborough Historical Society
Poster - Poster - Digital Image, Rotary Club of Greensborough, Service above self: Rotary Club of Greensborough, 20/07/1968
Large advertising poster for Rotary Club of Greensborough, made in the 1970s. Rotary activities are covered in news clippings and photographs on side one and photographs of members and social activities are on side two. Rotary Greensborough was chartered on 20/7/1968Many local businesses and identities were associated with Rotary Club of Greensborough and these posters show those involved and the Club activities.Colour photograph of two advertising posters. Each poster contains photographs, news clippings and handwritten captions.Handwritten captions.rotary club of greensborough -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - GLEN EIRA ACTIVITY CENTRES
This file contains three items pertaining to the draft of the Glen Eira Activity Centre Strategy, each dated 11/2004 and composed by Peter McNabb and Associates Pty Ltd. (Unknown author of handwritten notes by John Campbell, Mayor of Caulfield 1986-87 and long-time observer of the Caulfield Council/Glen Eira Council): 1/A 53-page Overview Report, summarising the research conducted into the existing state of Glen Eira’s Activity Centres for the purposes of devising a Strategy to improve them. The Report constitutes the first of four components of a broader document termed the ‘Position Paper’, of which the remaining three are not present. The Report is divided into ten sections. The first is an executive summary of the entire document. The second is an introduction that explains the reasons why the Glen Eira City Council chose to embark upon this project. The third describes the methodology by which the research was conducted. The fourth describes what an Activity Centre is defined as. The fifth describes pre-existing policies and strategies pertaining to commercial development. The sixth describes the regional context of Glen Eira’s Activity Centres. The seventh describes the factors affecting Glen Eira’s Activity Centres plus the changes resulting from them, and is divided into four subsections pertaining to demographics, economics, decentralisation and housing, respectively. The eighth describes patterns of activity within Glen Eira’s Activity Centres, containing, for example, tables illustrating the number of particular types of businesses within each Centre. The ninth describes the new classification system for Glen Eira’s Activity Centres, the category each of Glen Eira’s Activity Centres belongs to under this system, and the future roles of each of the Centres. The tenth briefly recaps the entire document. Also included are three colour maps of Glen Eira noting the locations of existing Activity Centres. Handwritten notes and queries feature throughout, but the author thereof is unknown. 2/A 37-page Consultant Report issued for public comment, describing the draft of the Strategy to improve Glen Eira’s Activity Centres that has been formulated based on the data outlined in the Position Paper. The report is divided into six sections. The first is an introduction. The second describes the methodology used to develop the Strategy. The third describes the vision of Glen Eira’s Activity Centres plus the objectives necessary to achieve it. The fourth describes the new classification system for Glen Eira’s Activity Centres, the category that each of Glen Eira’s Activity Centres belongs to under this system, and future roles of each of the Centres. The fifth describes the improvements recommended for the Centres, and is divided into six subsections pertaining to land use, building renovations, street renovations, public transport, traffic plus parking, and marketing plus management, respectively. The sixth, finally, describes the amendment that ought to be made to the Glen Eira Planning Scheme on account of the Overview Report. Also included is a black-and-white map of Glen Eira noting the locations of existing Activity Centres. Again, handwritten notes and queries feature throughout, but the author thereof is unknown. 3/A 3-page summary of the draft, briefly outlining what the strategy is, why it has been prepared, what an Activity Centre is defined as, what the major influences of Glen Eira’s Activity Centres are, how the community has been consulted, what the key findings of the research process have been, what the process from here shall be, and how one can comment on the Strategy. Also included are three colour maps of Glen Eira noting the locations of existing Activity Centres.glen eira, city of glen eira, glen eira activity centre strategy, glen eira activity centres strategy, activity centres, peter mcnabb & associates pty. ltd., peter mcnabb and associates pty. ltd., glen eira city council, glen huntly, ormond, mckinnon, gardenvale, caulfield park, caulfield, murrumbeena, beauville estate, murrumbeena road, oakleigh road, carnegie, neerim road, hewitts road, ormond, koornang road, leila road, north road, caulfield park, kooyong road, gardenvale road, elsternwick, patterson, mckinnon road, bentleigh, alma village, phoenix precinct, parnell street, commercial development, commercial strategy, town planning, melbourne 2030, glen eira planning scheme, local planning policy framework, municipal strategy statement (mss), demography, economics -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Lighter Lift Arm, Circa 1930's to 1940's
This cigarette or pipe lighter was in use in the mid 1900's when the majority of users were men. Ladies did smoke but mainly not in "public" The activity was still regarded as a male activity. Middle to Upper "Class" of women nearly always had a gentleman "at hand" that would "light up" her cigarette. This was seen as a "social" activity only but later in the mid 1900's onward it was quite acceptable for both sexes to "smoke" at anytime.This type of lighter was male orientated due to the degree of lighting the flint with the horizontal movement required a strong thumb action across the lighting wheel. It is significant to rural areas such as the Kiewa Valley as the majority of men (especially during and after World War II) regarded smoking as a way to ease off the "tension" of hard work. The socio-economics of the Australian work place changed after the emancipation of women in the "workforce" after the World War II depleted the male workforce for the duration of the War and changed the Australian ethics of women in all aspects of both city and rural working "so called" male only occupations.This Polo Swift lift arm cigarette/pipe lighter has a chrome plated shell and is fueled by petrol. To operate this lighter you lift the "snuffer" arm exposing the wick, then scrape the flint wheel to create a spark from the adjacent flint(resting on the brass ignition wheel).At the bottom of the lift arm station "POLO". Each side of the lighter are "Art Deco line running from the top of the lighter to the bottom. Between these is a rectangular box with "diamond crossed lines"early hand lighters, smoking in the 1930's, cigarette lighter, tobacco, cigerettes, lighter -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Lighter Lift Arm, circa early 1900s
This cigarette or pipe lighter was in use in the mid 1900's when the majority of users were men. Ladies did smoke but mainly not in "public" The activity was still regarded as a male activity. Middle to Upper "Class" of women nearly always had a gentleman "at hand" that would "light up" her cigarette. This was seen as a "social" activity only but later in the mid 1900's onward it was quite acceptable for both sexes to "smoke" at anytime.This type of lighter was male orientated due to the degree of lighting the flint with the horizontal movement required a strong thumb action across the lighting wheel. It is significant to rural areas such as the Kiewa Valley as the majority of men (especially during and after World War II) regarded smoking as a way to ease off the "tension" of hard work. The socio-economics of the Australian work place changed after the emancipation of women in the "workforce" after the World War II depleted the male workforce for the duration of the War and changed the Australian ethics of women in all aspects of both city and rural working "so called" male only occupations.This Roller Beacon lift arm cigarette/pipe lighter has a chrome plated brass shell and is fueled by petrol. To operate this lighter you lift the "snuffer" arm(long roller lift arm) exposing the horizontal external flint tube, then scrape the flint wheel to create a spark (to light the wick) from the adjacent flint(resting on the brass ignition wheel).At the base to the left of the "filler" screw "PATENT No. 485037, 818155" underneath "REG. DES. N" on the filler screw "ROLLER REG" underneath "TRADE MARK". To the right of the "filler", "THE ROLLER BEACON MADE IN ENGLAND"early hand lighters, smoking in the 1930's, cigarette lighter, cigarette, tobacco -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anglo-Australasian Photographic Company, View of the Township of Mt. Blackwood, c. 1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.‘View of the Township of Mt. Blackwood’ : Views of Victoria (General Series) No.42 : Albumen silver photograph | Photo on card with Title and Description on reverse | Mounted 24 x 30 cm; Photo 12 x 17 cm.On Reverse: ‘The locality which this illustration represents was formerly known as the Blackwood Forest, and has been the scene of considerable mining activity. The shallow alluvial diggings of the early days have given place to the deep sinking in search of reefs. This scene is characteristic of the wild appearance which many of the inland townships of Victoria represent.’nicholas caire (1837-1918), blackwood (vic), mount blackwood, landscape photography - victoria -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Book - n/a, The Vietnam Years (From the Jungle To the Australian Suburbs)
The authors presentation of the years of the Vietnam War both in Vietnam and in Australia.One of many books written about the Vietnam War (Australia).Book, Paperback - The Vietnam Years (from the jungle to the Australian suburbs) by Michael Caulfield; Published 2007.Cover of the book has at the top, a picture of Australian soldiers in Vietnam; at the bottom presents pictures of activities in Australia at same time of pictures of anti-war protestors. The book tile rests in the middle of the cover: The Vietnam Years. From the jungle to the Australian suburbs. The authors name is at the very bottom of the cover: Michael Caulfield. vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School, Hanging Rock, 18th October 1995
The photo was taken when children in the upper grades at Bulla Primary School were on a school camp any Hanging Rock where they experienced a variety of activities such as rock climbing and cave exploration. These activities were carefully supervised by qualified people.A non-digital coloured photograph of a person entering a small cave.hanging rock, school camps, cave exploration, bulla primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Insight: news of Bundoora; published by the Bundoora Progress Association, 1976_12
Contains local news and details of community activities in Bundoora. Newsletter of the Bundoora Progress Association at a time when the area was developing into a suburb.2 copies of Newsletter: Dec 1976 (14 p.), June 1977 (4 p.)bundoora, bundoora progress association, insight, black family, fraser family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Newspaper Clipping, The Weekly Review, Market fun day (March 8 2015), 25/2/2015
Advertisement for an activity in Greensborough town centre, Main Street. Newspaper advertisement, text and colour graphics.main street greensborough -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Heritage Troop was an extracurricular activity of serving soldiers of the regimentColour photograph of section of 4 horsemen with drawn sabres at Australia Day Parade, Corowa NSW on 23 January 1994.They are members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop. -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Report, Physical Culture Sub-Committe's 2nd Annual Report 1929, 1929
Details activities of Physical Culture Sub-Commitees' for 1929.Shows how active this sub-committee was in providing many and varied physical activities for Junior Legatees.White paper x 5 pages with black type of a report of the Physical Culture Sub Committee, Annual Report 1929.Physical Culture Sub-Committe's 2nd Annual Report 1929 in black type.exercise classes, boys' classes -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart, Stockbroker, Mining Shareholders Index 1857-1886, Not given
Clear evidence is given in this document of Stoddart's business activities.The Mining Shareholders Index indicates how Stoddart became a wealthy benefactor2 pages, 8 columns per page.Nonedoctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, thomas stoddart, stockbroker, statues, mining shareholders index, benefactor, stoddart and binnie, mining exchange, occupation, miner, john garner collection, gradens, ballarat -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Document - Record Book
Contains the record of police activity from 1927 to 1956.This is ultimately a record of the chances within Broadmeadows through thirty years of the twentieth century.Book, with blue cover and brown leather spine. Pages are divided into 19 columns, used to record, by Police Officers, occurrences in an area of note. Week to a page.On spine: Occurrence Record Bookpolice, broadmeadows, occurrence records, 1927, 1956 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, City of Ringwood, City of Ringwood 1993 Community Guide, 1993
Community information book issued by City of Ringwood for 1993 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. Includes two Ringwood Aquatic Centre bonus entry vouchers valid until June 30th, 1993. Cover photographs: Front - Poppet Head, Ringwood Lake; Back - Opening of North Ringwood Child Care Centre. CONTENTS: (page no.) Message from the Mayor – Cr. Greg Adkins, J.P. 3 Councillors 4 Council & Committee Cycle 5 Council Elections 6 History of Ringwood 7 Chief Executive's Report 8 The Management Team 9 Functional Responsibilities 10 Community Liaison 11 Council Expenditure for 1992/93 12 Rates and Valuations 13 COUNCIL SERVICES Community Services 14 Protecting the Environment 17 Protecting Our Community 19 Town Planning 21 Building 22 Design and Investigation 23 Works 24 Street Index - Electoral Wards 25 Neighbourhood Map 26 and 27 COUNCIL RECREAION AND LEISURE FACILITIES Ringwood Golf Course 29 Aquatic Centre 30 The Ringwood Convention Centre 32 Ringwood Library 34 Ringwood Recreation 35 Parks and Reserves 30 Community Directory 38-50 Community Information Data Bank 51 Aquatic Centre Vouchers 51rinx -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book - " Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil painting on canvas. This painting depicts Anzac Cove - with soldiers going about various activities, some unloading crates, stacking crates and moving supplies. Background of sea, sand and hills. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. " FRANK CROZIER (1883 - 1948) The Beach at Anzac 1919". Frank Crozier - enlisted with the Australian Imperial Force, 22nd Battalion in March 1915. Trained in Egypt before serving in Gallipoli. Appointed an official war artist in 1918.framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; THE NUMURKAH LEADER
'The Numurkah Leader,' Wednesday April 4, 1951' ' Back to Numurkah Celebrations.' ' Popular Girl contest realises 4785 pounds. War Memorial Hospital Benefits.' This article gives a description of the activities engaged in to make the Back to Numurkah celebrations as successful as they were. Included in the celebrations apart from the popular girl was a parade with many floats and a concert as well as a sport programme.newspaper, numurkah leader, lydia chancellor, collection, newspaper, numurkah, ephemera, media -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, MINUTE BOOK, 1938
Document: book, blue cover. On front ' Invicta Australian Diary No. 371, 1938.' Inside front cover, bottom RH side ' L. Chancellor 'Taraxville', Golden Square. 'Golden Square Australian Comforts Fund, rough minute book' Book contains details of meetings held, rough draft of minutes/details from Comfort Fund meetings and activities.Lydia Chancellororganization, club/society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor, golden square, australian comforts fund, invicta australian diary no. 371, 1938 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: EMBERS 1955
A 1955 copy of a page from 'Embers' the Bendigo Teachers' College magazine. It covers the current news and activities of the college in that year. There is news on a farewell social given to Mr. and Mrs.Colin Archibald who were returning to America after Mr. Archibald taught at the college. A cartoon of the college basket ball team is among the sporting news on campus. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, embers, bendigo teachers' college, teacher training, magazine, tertiary education, teaching, history, miss. j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph (Item), Richard Shiell, Album Page: "What People Do at International House Parties", 1960
The people labelled as pictured include Sammy Wu (1), Teong Eu, Nick Kanaris, Dr Suri, Roger Egglestone, and Tay Soo Lay (2) Warden Sam Dimmick (3), and John Morrish (6). The identities of the women are unknown, and they were likely guests invited to International House's regular dinner dances and events. In 1960, the Council suggested that women students of the University could be made non-resident members of the House, and began discussing plans for housing women, which did not eventuate until 1972. Students clearly enjoyed the opportunity for female company, requesting that visiting hours be extended for women in 1960, a request that was designed by the Council.social events, women -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, City of Ballaarat, "my Ballarat - Summer 2016", Jan. 2017
Magazine - 40 pages, centre stapled, full colour printed on white paper, titled "my Ballarat - Summer 2016", providing news, events, activities for the City of Ballarat. Includes the results of the Lake Wendouree Master Plan Survey - includes the expansion of the Ballarat Tram depot for the joint BTM - RSL Ballarat Sub-branch - Tramway and Military Interpretative Centretrams, tramways, btm, rsl, masterplan, lake wendouree, botanical gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour negatives, Plant Materials, 1997-1998
Photographs of plants. Negatives for Plant Materials II or 2. 1997 Weeks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8. 1998 Weeks 1, 2, 3, Week 4 21/8/98, Week 5 24/8/98, Weeks 6, 8, 9, 9 & 10, 11, 12. Roll of film labelled, "For Activities Only."plants, plant materials, 1998, diploma ii -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Join us for the centenary celebrations of Kew Tram Depot 1915-2015", Apr. 2015
Pamphlet - 3 fold DL, full colour titled "Join us for the centenary celebrations of Kew Tram Depot 1915-2015" giving details of the event on 3 May 2015. Has a timeline history of the depot, photo of tram 60, and map showing activities. Has logos of Yarra Trams, PTV and State Government. Two copies held.trams, tramways, kew depot, centenaries, yarra trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CENTENARY OF HUNTLY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Although opened by the Church of England in 1857, Huntly was not recognised as beginning until 1860 when it began to receive government funding. In 1862 it became known as a Common School. In the 1870's it was partly destroyed in a wind storm and a brick building was built to replace it. It became a State School between 1873 and 1878 and was renamed Huntly Primary School in 1970.Newspaper article, June 13, 1960 Bendigo Advertiser, describing the activities held at the Hunty Primary School Centenary celebrations. 'More than 1000 people attended the centenary celebration of Huntly State School 306' Images: attendees in front of school building,; an old pupil Mrs. A. Fleming signing the school roll and Trevor Willman, with his decorated bicycle.education, primary, huntly primary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Never Wrong Weather Station, Eltham, 23 May 1993
... activities ...The 1993 Eltham Heritage Tour was enjoyed by a busload of members of the Historical Society on a fine, calm day, Sunday May 23rd. Between 10.00 am and 4.30 pm, except for a brief lunch stop at the Eltham Living and Learning Centre, members passed about thirty places of local interest and others recommended for the Historic Buildings Register and the Register of the National Estate. A number of significant trees and buildings were also highlighted along with the opportunity to explored some of the properties.35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 24) Mount - Kodak Kodachromeactivities, shire of eltham historical society, heritage excursion, eltham, houses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... Activities ...An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... activities ...An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... activities ...An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... activities ...An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... activities ...This view shows the area that would develop into the Research Industrial Estate. In centre distance though largely hidden by trees is the site of the Research Hall, which was later demolished and a new Eltham Little Theatre constructed in 1988 as a bicentennial project. The hills in the distance near the power lines now a housing estate.35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society