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Clunes Museum
Photograph
CLUNES WATER SHED SUPPLY MAP SHEWING THE POSITION OF WATERSHED ECT. FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER FOR DOMESTIC AND MINING PURPOSES TO THE TOWN OF & GOLDMINES IN AND AROUND CLUNES.PHOTOCOPY SECTION OF PHOTOGRAPH AND PLAQUE AND MAP OF CLUNES WATER SUPPLY. SHOWING THE POSITION OF WATERSHED, DAM, WEIR PIPEHEAD RESERVOIR PIPE TRACK.SEE PHOTOGRAPH ON BACK OF HISTORY OF OBJECT.local history, photographs, water supply -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Reservoir
Photo of Teams of Horses used for clearing land for the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works reservoir at Mitcham. (Copy of framed Photo see NP842).melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mitcham reservoir -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Reservoir - Construction, 1922
Black & white photo of construction workers with their horse-drawn dray working on the construction of the Mitcham Reservoir for the then Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works in 1922.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, mitcham reservoir, agra street, gotts r c -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Postcard, Reids Series No.2 - The Reservoir Pavilion, Tarnagulla, circa 1920
Donald Clark Collection. A photographic copy of a monochrome postcard, depicting the Pavilion at the Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve. Titled: Reids Series No.2 - The Reservoir Pavilion, Tarnagulla Copy. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1860
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: In 1860, the Victorian Government began the construction of Reservoirs on some important gold fields. In that year, 29 small reservoirs were built (see next map); thereafter, more were constructed (there were 38 of them in 1868). These reservoirs supplied water to small gold fields towns, and to the gold mines in and near them. But pipes were laid to stand-pipes on nearby diggings (remember that by this time the number of independent diggers was declining rapidly) Markings: 71 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Photo Of People In A Boat On Malmsbury Reservoir, Malmsbury c1920
Associated with - Boating On Reservoir Buildings - "Reservoir, Boat" People - "Swainston, Jessie" -
Melbourne Water
Photograph - Steel Pipeline, 1952
The Upper Yarra Reservoir supplies the Silvan Reservoir, which distributes water throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area. The dam was completed in 1957 and is a rolled earthfill and rockfill embankment. This photograph shows a 68" diameter steel pipeline that was to convey the water from the Upper Yarra Reservoir to the Silvan Reservoir.This photograph is significant as it provides a detailed insight into the Boards activity and construction of one of Melbourne's most important water supply systems. Furthermore, it is of historical importance to the history of Melbourne while it is representative of shaping Melbourne's environments, transforming and managing land and natural resources, and providing urban infrastructure and services. The photograph itself is aesthetically pleasing, through its depth of field and use of shape with an interesting composition. Black and white photographmmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water, upper yarra reservoir, silvan reservoir, water, waterway, dam -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Lights, kerosene chamber lamp, 19thC
The kerosene lamp is a type of lighting device that uses kerosene as a fuel. Kerosene lamps have a wick or mantle as light source, protected by a glass chimney or globe; lamps may be used on a table, or hand-held lanterns may used for portable lighting. There are three types of kerosene lamp: traditional flat wick, central draught (tubular round wick), and mantle lamp. The side screws adjust the length of the wick and hence the strength of the flame/light produced. Prior to the introduction of gas and electricity these lamps were used for lighting in all households after sunsetPioneers and early settlers relied on kerosene lamps for lighting their homes after sunset.A 19th Century kerosene chamber lamp, with clear, plain glass shade and reservoir, circular metal base and 1 side screw for adjusting the flameearly settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, ormond, cheltenham, candles, lights, lamps, kerosene, paraffin, oil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: EPPALOCK RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTION ' ADVERTISER ' REPORT 2.9.1961
Aged , partly damaged Newspaper article -Eppalock Reservoir Construction '-The Bendigo Advertiser ' Report 2.9.1961 / photo of excavations prior to commencement of the Dam Wall -/bendigo, newspapers, bendigo advertiser, eppalock reservoir construction -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Lamp
Mass produce in AmericaTall, slender glass kerosene lamp with wick in place. Simple vertical line decoration around oil reservoir and base. Period 1880 - 1900.lighting, kerosene & oil -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Aerial Photograph, Mitcham Reservoir
Most of the area is now Thornton Crescent, Mitcham, a factory area. When erecting the present 'buildings', which are all single level, certain strategies were employed to ensure safety.Black and white aerial photograph of Mitcham showing the reservoir, Australian Tesselated Tiles with the clay pit at the rear, and Monarch Tiles (1914-16) in the foreground.mitcham reservoir, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, monarch terra cotta pty ltd -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph - Photograph: Reservoir jetty, Tarnagulla, c. 1925
Williams Family Collection. Photograph made by Charles Bock about 1925. Monochrome (sepia) photograph depicting degraded wooden jetty at the Reservoir in Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve. Unidentified person standing on jetty. Original photographic print. Stamp on reverse: 'Bock Print'.tarnagulla -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Rex Smith and father, 1947_
Photograph of the Smith family in 1947: Rex (child standing), Les and Ian Smith.Digital copy of black and white group photograph.Caption on back of photograph reads:"1947 / Reservoir (.. Daventry St) / Whitley house (rear of bungalow) / Rex, Les and Ian Smith"rex smith -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Air Flow Guage, Estimated pre 1970
Comprises two calibrated cylinders mounted on a board for measuring inches of water. Gauges measure air velocity. Cylinders are of steel with calibrations on aluminium casings. Flexible tubes are connected to reservoirs at the back of the mounting board, one black rubber the other red plastic. A reference barometer is mounted at the bottom right hand corner of the backing board. Reservoirs at the rear are of metal, coloured blue.instruments, air flow -
Orbost & District Historical Society
stove/burner, C 1905
A black camp stove, single burner, which uses alcohol fuel. It is made of iron and has a steel reservoir for the fuel. There is a wooden handle for fuel control. Embossed on centre of burner: ”Brilliant / D.R. Patent”.stove burner fuel-stove cooking food-preparation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
road flares, First half 20th century
These flares were possibly used during WW11. They were used by Orbost Aero Club at Marlo from 1964 onwards for transporting patients by aerial ambulance to Melbourne. They were placed on the L.H.S. of the runway to indicate wind direction. They were superseded in the late 1970's by pilot activated lighting (PAL) switched on by incoming pilots via radio.These lamps are associated with the history of the Orbost Aero Club.Eight kerosene smudge pot road flares - round metal bases painted red. There is a reservoir at the bottom used for kerosene storage. It was lit at the top for flare.DIETZ . 51 Use Kerosene only Made in U.S.A.lighting kerosene-flares road-flares beacons marlo-airport -
Orbost & District Historical Society
maize planter, 1900 - 1910
A hand-operated maize planted used in the maize industry, possibly used prior tothe introduction of larger horse-drawn planters which could plant two rows at a time. Associated with the large maize growing industry in the Orbost region 1880s - 1950s.A metal and wooden maize planter, a square seed reservoir, wooden handle on the top, a swing door at the bottom which is manouvered by two wires connected to the door.maize-corn-planter agricultural-implement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO'S WATER SUPPLY
Handwritten notes titled 'Bendigo's Water Supply'. Notes mention the early water supply for Bendigo, The construction of the reservoirs, some costs, and the dates they were constructed.document, bendigo's water supply, e h emmett, bendigo water works co, no 7 reservoir, law courts, coliban scheme, j f sullivan, the bendigo council, water works, robinson crusoe gully, angus mackay, state rivers and water supply commission, lauriston reservoir, lake eppalock, dates when reservoirs were built, preston vale, bendigo and vicinity -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Irrigation and Water Supply Development in Victoria, 1954
History of irrigaton in Victoria. Reference to Eildon Reservoir, Goulburn Weir, Waranga Reservoir, River Murray irrigation systemsBuff and blue covered book, showing farmhouse, dairy cattle on front cover, cattle, trees and channel on backirrigation, water supply, goulburn river, books, history, local -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Booklet - Methdodist Girls' Comardeship Rays Section, General Grand Council of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Senior Ritual, 1966
Table of Contents: Comradeship hymn; diagram for seating at meeting; Ritual for the meeting; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray; Initiation; Installation Ceremony; Graduation Service.MGC044.1 and MGC044.2 - Gold soft covered 12 page booklet with black text. The cover shows the badge of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship.non-fictionTable of Contents: Comradeship hymn; diagram for seating at meeting; Ritual for the meeting; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray; Initiation; Installation Ceremony; Graduation Service.methodist girls' comradship rays section, handbooks, methodist church of australasia, reservoir methodist girls' rays pansy branch 292", jan woolhouse -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Whale Oil Lamp, n.d
Brass whale oil lamp, removable reservoir, lid with knob on top. Two burners, opposite each other with drip trays and a fold down carry handle. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in Melbourne, 1954
Photograph Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in Melbourne during the Royal Tour of Australia 1953-54:taken at O'Shannessey Reservoir Chalet just past Warburtonlocal government - city of port melbourne, royal visits and occasions, queen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Eildon Reservoir, 1955
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Large sepia photograph Eildon Reservoir - cars buses and people on road, top of dam wall - motor launch mid-photo, rounded hills forming horizonvictorian state rivers and supply commission, eildon reservoir -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Big Eildon Project, 1954
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Large sepia photograph. Terraced earthen bank forming wall of reservoir main feature - trees and several telegraph poles in foreground - gently rounded hills on horizon.Below photo: "BIG EILDON PROJECT / MAIN BANK FROM OBSERVATION POINT."victoria state rivers and water supply commission, eildon, eildon dam -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 19/12/1946
Taken by photographer for State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Medium sized black and white photograph. Waranga reservoir - rubble spray wall - 2'0" high - centre foreground - rail lines and trees on right mid picturegoulburn weir, victorian state rivers and supply commission -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Mitchell's Fly spray pump
Long cylinder with retractable handle/plunger, attached to a cylindrical reservoir with screw-on lid. Paper label says "Mitchells The Brush People". Used to dispense aerosol spray.mitchells -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, River Yarra near Macauleys' Boathouse Kew, c.1910
The Pipe Bridge was constructed to bring fresh water from Fairfield to Kew. This bridge was destroyed in the 1934 Flood and later reconstructed.Early sepia real photo postcard of the first Pipe Bridge bringing water from the Yan Yean Reservoir to Kew. The site is upriver of the original Macauley's boathouse. Obverse: "River Yarra near Macauleys' Boat House Kew". Reverse: "(Pipe Water Line) / Kew to Fairfield above boat house / Pipe Bridge / Received from L. Bennett 1980".bridges - kew (vic.), bridges - yarra river -- kew (vic.), pipe bridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Upper Yarra Dam, 26 Nov. 1957
Sir Dallas Brooks following the formal opening of the Upper Yarra Reservoir, 26 November 1957 Upper Yarra Reservoir Opened by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks K.C.B.., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also commemortyaes the centenary Of Melbourne's water supply system Yan Yean Reservoir 1857 Upper Yarra Reservoir 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1957-11-26, opening ceremony, plaques, sir dallas brooks, upper yarra dam, upper yarra reservoir -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - General View of Works from New South Wales end, Looking Upstream, August 1927, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 22. General View of Works from New South Wales end, Looking Upstream. Features: At the left, part of the North Wing Wall, the highest part of which is 26 feet below its ultimate height. Below in the foreground is the portion of the dam where provision is to be made for hydro-electric generation. The tubes, three in number, 13 feet in diameter, will be laid on the level shown and an early start will be made in laying them. The level for the other four regulating outlets, 9 feet in diameter, together with a part of the spillway section of the dam, is underwater at this stage and it may be remarked that at one point, about half way across the channel where the water is now flowing, the concrete foundations are about 80 feet below the level of the water. The broken surface of the water is due to the large “plums” in the concrete. The still water in the right foreground is the stilling pool over the concrete floor of which there is now more than 20 feet of water and by means of which the discharge from the outlet pipes will be quelled. The trestlework on the upstream side of the dam carries the concrete belt conveyor. It extends from the concrete mixer house, which is out of the picture, behind the wing wall, along almost the entire length of the concrete portion of the dam. The concrete is discharged from the belt at any desired point by means of trippers, one of which may be seen over the second trestle. On the other side of the flowing water is the coffer dam. A channel 300 feet wide involving about 140,000 cubic yards of excavation and dug for the temporary diversion of the river as it is flowing now. To the right top of the view beyond the Coffer Dam is the earth embankment being thrown across the major part of the valley by the Victorian Constructing Authority. The Mitta Mitta River flows into the Murray at the far end of the reach of water on the left. August 1927.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Upper Yarra Dam, 26 Nov. 1957
Upper Yarra Reservoir Opened by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks K.C.B.., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also commemortyaes the centenary Of Melbourne's water supply system Yan Yean Reservoir 1857 Upper Yarra Reservoir 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1957-11-26, opening ceremony, plaques, sir dallas brooks, upper yarra dam, upper yarra reservoir