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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1954
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Medium sized black and white photograph. Workmen laying rock beaching material on the earth fill bank of the cattanach canalgoulburn weir, victorian state rivers and supply commission -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Sloanes & Scotchmans United Quartz Mining Co., c1900
Mining Scene Sloane's & Scotchmans United Quartz Mining Co c1900. Ore hopper can be seen at left of poppet head. Sloane's & Scotchmans United Quartz Mining Co was the last mine company to close down in Stawell. View of poppet head and engine shed. Large cloud of smoke coming from engine house. Foreground bare earth.mining, panorama -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Harbour Road Works, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Cape Grant Quarry, 30/11/1953
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Purple PHT stampport of portland archives, cape grant quarry -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Slide - Slide - Cashmore Airport, Portland, 1980s
Coloured slide. View of worksite, body of water in foreground; Earth moving equipment further back, then cattle and low hills at rear.portland airport, construction site, cashmore airport, engineering, landscape, rural -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - land recalamtion, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, land reclamation, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Land Reclamation, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: B in blue biroport of portland archives, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Land Reclamation, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: B in blue biroport of portland archives, land reclamation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1953
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Medium sized black and white photograph. Bucyrus Eric 6 yd. Walking Dragline - scoop filled with earth excavating channel.goulburn weir, victorian state rivers and supply commission -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Slide - Slide - Cashmore Airport, Portland, 1980s
Coloured slide. Flat green area of land in foreground, then a body of water, then sandy area with several earth moving vechicles, hill in background.portland airport, construction, engineering, cashmore -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - construction of Lee Breakwater and S. L. Patterson Wharf, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: equ016 (pencil, lower right)port of portland archives, construction, lee breakwater, s l patterson -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - construction of Lee Breakwater and S. L. Patterson Wharf, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: equ016 (pencil, lower right)port of portland archives, construction, quarry, earth moving, lee breakwater, s l patterson wharf -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Hardcover book, Bruno Torfs et al, Bruno's Art and Sculpture Garden, Pre 2009
A pictorial journey through Bruno's sculpture garden in Marysville in Victoria.A pictorial journey through Bruno's sculpture garden in Marysville in Victoria.Hardback. Book is bound in blue with the title in silver on the spine. Inside cover is signed by the creator.B Torfs / 05 To this wonderful planet Earth To/ Max & Val/ Two lovely people!/ B Torfs 12/05bruno torfs, biography, gardens-design, andrew spensley, sculptors, australia, sculpture gardens, marysville, victoria -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Slide - Slide - Construction Portland/Cashmore Airport, c. 1980
Coloured slide. Large level, muddy area in foreground. Grassy area with workers accommodation huts at rear. Also several Earth moving vehicles. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Tin container, Circa 1920
A children's toilet product to aide in relief of suffering from chafing caused by nappy rash. A far cry from the present day products as the item has no description of contents. This was before legislation was introduced making the listing of ingredients compulsory.659.1 - Small cylindrical can for Pears' Precipitated Fuller's Earth. Sides printed with product details. Lid printed with coloured picture of nurse and child.Printed on base of side in black; " A & F PEARS, Limited LONDON and SYDNEY"baby product, a & f pears, tin, sydney, london, printed tin, round tin, children, mothers, nappy rash, powder product, medical, victorian, printing process, font, collectable -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Painting, Oil, The Great Southern Festival 1980/1981
Framed oil painting of the Great Southern Festival at Korumburra 1980/1981 featuring Karmai the Giant Earth Worm. Painted by artist Frank Smith. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Greenstone / Gabbro, Unknown
This specimen was recovered from Ceres West of Geelong, Victoria. Greenstone is the name for any metamorphosed basic igneous rock (in the case of this specimen, Gabbro) that gains its greenish colour to the presence of the minerals chlorite, actinolite, or epidote, hence the term 'green' and 'stone'. Greenstone is often formed through metamorphsis along a convergent plate boundary. In the rock cycle (the series of processes that creates the various types of rocks) there are identified three different types of rocks, which are the sedimentary, the igneous and the metamorphic. Metamorphic rocks started out as sedimentary, igneous or earlier metamorphic rocks but changed from their original condition under the effect of high heat, high pressure or hot, mineral-rich fluid. However, if pressure or heat is too high, then the rock will melt, resulting in the formation of an igneous rock. The name used to describe these types of rocks reflects this specific inherent trait of change, since the word “metamorphic” derives from the Greek word “metamorphosis”, meaning “change of form or structure”. Metamorphic rocks form in the Earth`s crust but can be also found on the surface, due to elevation of the Earth`s surface. They are divided into two categories: the foliated metamorphic and the non-foliated metamorphic rocks. Gabbro is a highly useful mineral that is often polished to create cemetery markers and kitchen benches. It is notable for its qualities of durability, being able to withstand extreme elements and wear. Whilst not rare, Gabbro is of great utility and has been highly desirable for its qualities. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.Greenstone is a solid hand-sized metamorphic mineral of a green colour. Greenstone is the name for any metamorphosed basic igneous rock (in the case of this specimen, Gabbro) that gains its greenish colour to the presence of the minerals chlorite, actinolite, or epidote, hence the term 'green' and 'stone'. Gabbro is a medium to coarse grained rocks that consist primarily of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene. Greenstone is often formed through metamorphsis along a convergent plate boundary. Gabbro forms due to cooling and crystallization of magma underneath Earth's surface. Greenstone/Gabbro/from Ceres west/of Geelong. Has old Geological Survey label/and probably collected by/Richard Daintree in 1861/C.Willam 15/4/21/ Other label: 62 /greenstone, metamorphosed, igneous rock, gabbro, chlorite, actinolite, epidote, metamorphsis, rock cycle, various types of rocks, sedimentary, high heat, high pressure, mineral-rich fluid, metamorphosis, foliated metamorphic, non-foliated metamorphic, convergent plate boundary, greenish colour, minerals -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book (item) - Hardcover book, Captain W.E. Jones, The Quest for the Perfect Planet-A story of Space Exploration, 1961
A novel by Captain W.E. Jones that was held in the Marysville State School library.A book from the Marysville State School library.Stamp of the STATE SCHOOL No. 1273/ UPPER/ 3/ FICTION/ MARYSVILLE In both front and back inside cover's labels have been removed leaving behind glue residue. Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc/ P.O. Box 22/ Marysville 3779captain w.e. jones, planet, earth, space exploration, fiction -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Vaughan Nikitin, Wurruk : reflections in black and white, 2006
word listskurnai, gunai, gippsland, earth, story -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
Ruston & Hornsby, later known as Ruston, was an industrial equipment manufacturer in Lincoln, England, the company's history going back to 1840. The company is best known as a manufacturer of narrow and standard gauge diesel locomotives and steam shovels. This machine is probably a drag line excavator.This photograph records early an early type of excavator used to construct drainage channels in rural Victoria.A black / white photograph / postcard of a man digging in a very large trench, probably a drainage channel, with an earth mover in the background. The machine has the name "RUSTON" on it.drainage-channel earth-moving-machinery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
Ruston & Hornsby, later known as Ruston, was an industrial equipment manufacturer in Lincoln, England, the company's history going back to 1840. The company is best known as a manufacturer of narrow and standard gauge diesel locomotives and steam shovels. This photograph records early an early type of excavator used to construct drainage channels in rural Victoria.A black / white photograph / postcard of a man digging in a very large trench, probably a drainage channel, with an earth mover in the background. The machine has the name "RUSTON" on it.drainage-channel earth-moving-machinery -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyThis photo is of Nicholson Street, Orbost, taken from the south and looking northwards. This is the main street in Orbost, with most of the businesses, banks etc. in this street. In 1984, Orbost Shire Council proceeded to do a refurbishing of the main street and this photo is likely from that time. This photo shows one of the steps in the progression of Orbost. B/W photograph of a street with buildings on rt. and left and a grader or earth moving equipment working in the background on the street. This photo is H-200mm W-254mm.orbost - nicholson street - streetscaping
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Orbost & District Historical Society
Photograph - black and white photograph, Nicholson Street 1984 works
This is a photograph of Nicholson Street, Orbost taken from the south and looking northwards. Nicholson Street is the main commercial street of Orbost and this photo is of a re-shaping of the street done in c. 1984 by Orbost Shire Council. Shows evidence of the maintenance works done to refurbish the main street of Orbost A B/W photograph H-20cm W-25.4cm of a street with buildings on both sides of the street. A piece of earth-moving machinery is working in the background on the street. nicholson street, orbost -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Foreshore Development, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: fd005, bottom right, pencil.port of portland archives, reclamation henty beach, bentinck street -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour Construction, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 1 cm border ruled around edges, '28 1/2 EMs wide P21 (Upper) (N)' - in pencilport of portland archives -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
Camp 13 held German, Italian and Japanese POW's between 1941-1946. Has since reverted to grazing land. Owner Jim Finnegan of Murchison.Camp 13, Murchison, Victoria. Fence posts with concrete remains of kitchen and shower block beyond. German compound. Bare earth foreground, few eucalyptus.camp 13,, pow, murchison victoria, german pow's, internment camps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1953
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Medium sized black and white photograph. Foreground - Theodolite / Two men / Rock Crusher / Tractor pulling To construct earth fill bank at cattanach canalgoulburn weir, victorian state rivers and supply commission -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn-Waranga Channel, 1957
Taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Large sepia photograph Dragline left of centre, with scoop bucket in action, right of centire, two men left of dragline cabin - wall of earth in foreground.Above photo: "Goulburn - Waranga Channel / Bucyrus 200W Walking Dragline"irrigation, goulburn, victoria state rivers and water supply commission, channel, dragline, bucyrus 200w -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Fitting
Heavy Cast Steel Fitting for earth moving equipment. V shaped with sharpened edges, 2cm square holes for attachment to Machine. Red paint finish -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tester Direct Current, mid 1900's
This tester was used between 1950 and 1980's. As part of the Occupation, Health and Safety requirements, equipment used to monitor the performance of electricity producing generators, regularly, hand held testers were used to check the insulation and the "earth" pin were up the the required operational levels. As the generators and their ancillary monitoring equipment was spread over a large area and cumbersome to service small hand held devices were required. These had to always be safe for the user to operate. A selected range of high quality meters were recalibrated every two years in the Meter and Calibration Laboratory at Yarraville(near Melbourne) This meter is very significant to The Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme because it was an integral part of maintaining the electricity producing water driven generators of the power stations. The reason why this meter was so essential is that provided the safety check on equipment used to monitor each Hydro Generator that they were complying within the grid network parameters. Grid parameters are set so that if there is an electrical fault on the system, that fault can be attended to with a very small change in the output stability of each generator. It is essential that the voltage of the network remain within the set limits. Generators are at Dartmouth, Mackay, Clover, West Kiewa, Yarrawonga, Cain Curran and three Power Stations in the Thornton area.This hand driven current generator produces 500 volts by winding the handle(on funnel curved side) to keep the voltage constant(one minute per test). The whole body is made from caste aluminium. One of the functions of this meter is to test the isolation resistance of any equipment being tested. This is to see if that equipment is safe to handle(no electrical shocks). The second function is to test the earth pin of any portable electrical equipment. The turn key on one side can direct which function is required(marked insulation or continuity). On the top side(enclosed in a glass fronted marked scale) is a continuity scale(top) and an insulation scale(bottom). This is covered , when not in use by "flip up" lid with manufacturer's details and name of the instrument. Opposite the winder are two screw tight knobs. One marked earth(left side) and one marked line(right side). On the top and next to the glass windowed scales in a post manufacture SEC Vic equipment equipment ID number. For carrying purposes there is chromed steel (fold together) handle.The bottom of the unit has two metal "feet" 150mm long by 114mm wideManufacturer's details on top side "MEG" underneath "INSULATION AND CONTINUITY TESTER" below this "constant 500 VOLT pressure" below this "REGISTERED MEG MEGGER TRADE MARK" below this "REG DESIGN NO. 690326" below this "UNITED KINGDOM PATENT Nos. 193746, 197178, 198182, 202062, 202398, 204649, 350715" below this "SUPPLIED BY THE GENERAL ELECTRIC Co. Ltd OF ENGLAND" below this "MAGNET HOUSE, KINGSWAY LONDON W.C.2" 'sec vic kiewa hydro scheme, alternate energy supplies, alpine feasibility studies temperature, rainfall