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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph Clover Dam, Clover Dam Circa 1940, circa 1940s to 1950s
As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) implemented the conversion strategy from mainly brown coal supply to hydro - electricity. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. This dam was constructed to supply water to feed four turbines (62 mega watts) at the West Kiewa Power Station. This was at the forefront of sustainable "Green" energy. Costs associated with power supplies is still a major incentive of governments, however environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an every increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial ares within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact of these controls by moderating water run off from the alpine regions is beneficial in reducing flooding from thawing of snow on the alps. This by-product allows agriculture and grazing to be less vulnerable to seasonal flooding thereby resulting in a more stable annual production level.Reproduction (scanned) of a black and white photo of Clover Dam circa 1940. The paper used is KodakXtraLife II paperThe reverse side of photo " KodakXtraLife II paperdams, pondage, hydro electricity, power stations, clover dam, secv -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Power Supply, 1920s
The box is cleverly designed to give quick access to the parts inside, having a lift-up lid and a pull-down front. The components within appear to be a portable radio, power supply or power converter with batteries and a charger. The attached leather strap makes the equipment easily portable. The portable power supply is significant for representing part of the evolutionary change in communications. The unit connects the use of power and radio for communication with the ability to save the power in power packs or batteries, or to convert the power from one form to another.Power supply, portable, electric; circuits can be Parallel or Series. Batteries (6) fitted into a square wooden box. Box has two catches to secure the lid and two catches to secure the drop-down front. Holes have been drilled around the edges of the lid and the top of the base. Inside the front panel are two copper coils, switches and connectors. Leather carry strap attached. Stamped into the vertical panel are "parallel", "P", "H", "SERIES", CAVERTY", "LIGHT" :WEAK", "CHARGING" Stamped into the vertical panel are "parallel", "P", "H", "SERIES", CAVERTY", "LIGHT" :WEAK", "CHARGING" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, portable power supply, power supply, battery box, battery, communication, radio, portable radio, battery powered radio, electronic instrument -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pot Large with Tap, Circa 1950
This type of cast iron kettle was used by pioneer families, mainly rural in the early 1900's upon open fires (log). It covered rural activities that needed a constant readily available source of boiling water, in or mainly outside the kitchen of homesteads. This kettle was used in the early to late 1900's for the refreshment of stock men and farmers that had irregular "tea" breaks under sometimes hard and gruelling conditions.This kettle belonged to and was used by a Kiewa Valley, pioneer family, the Roper Family. This kettle was moved from their Kiewa Valley property to their hut built on the Bogong High Plains. The Bogong High Plains area provided Kiewa Valley cattlemen a good supply of fodder to supplement their Kiewa Valley grazing areas. This "camp draft" activity , in the high plains, could take up to six weeks.This large cast iron modified camp pot (cauldron) has a long tap connection located at the bottom end. The "tap" is made from brass and has a simple elongated "bar" control swivel at the end to control the water flow. The tap suggests that only water was heated (to a constant boil) for the replenishment of cattlemen's, or other horse rider's, tea or coffee mugs. Refreshments at a "temporary" location on the Bogong High Plains. There was a "log" hut built by the Roper family as temporary accommodation for cattlemen and other family members.Ot the flat bottom "FIRST QUALITY 2 GALLONS"camp fire cooking utensils, hot plate, cast iron cooking appliance, drovers kitchen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: WATER LAYING ON A ROAD AT LOCKWOOD SOUTH, 10/08/1993
Water laying on a road at Lockwood South. The water is reflecting trees and sky. Written on rear of image is Lockwood Sth 10/8/93Bill Hawkinsregion, small towns, lockwood south -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of a man and a boat, c.1940
Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series consists of candid photographs of everyday life taken by previous residents of the island.Black and White photograph of a man pulling a wheelbarrow down towards the water. A railway track runs down and two boats are moored in the waterCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten in pen on reverse: '1940. JETTY CHURCHILL ISLAND UNLOADING SUPER'churchill island -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Dec 1965
Slide. Bendigo Views. The Kennington Reservoir. On the far side are trees and cars parked under them and cars at the edge of the water. There is a boat on the water.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper Article, Unknown, An Airman's Inspiration - poem by MaGee Junior
The poem was written in memory of John Magee a 19 year old RCAF pilot who died as a result of an aeroplane crash.A poem inspired by the Airmen of WWIIAn Airman's Inspiration - poem by MaGee JRA poem was supplied by Mr R.C Shelton in 1944 Written By Magee JRnewspaper article,, airmans inspiration, magee jr, high flight -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Dodge Truck Parts List, Aug 1944
Soft covered book covering the main assembly parts list for Dodge trucks built for the British ArmySupply Tech 5077 Chrysler Corporation of Canada Ltd WM - 4121dodge trucks, parts list -
Cheese World Museum
Separator, dairy, A Melotte, June 9 1913
Melotte brand milk separator with red cast iron base and silver-coloured tin milk container and a separating can. A milk float sits in the top. The steel handle has a wooden grip.Melotte/ Supplied by T Robinson and Co Pty Ltd Spotswood Melbourneallansford, separators, dairying -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - GAF Collection - Project "B" MK.1 Armstrong Siddeley Adder A.S.A.I. Engine
Pilotless Target Aircraft to British Ministry of Supply Specification No.E7/48 -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Chainsaw, Jonsereds
Red Steel chainsaw complete with blade and chain attached supplied by Edwards Engineering Works Pty. Ltd, Machinery Distributors, Drouin -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - City of Port Melbourne, Electricity Supply, cash book, 1955 - 1967
City of Port Melbourne - Cash Book - Electricity Supply deposit a/c period 1955 to 1967local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - City of Port Melbourne, Electricity Supply, cash book, Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd, 1915 - 1922
City of Port Melbourne - Electricity Supply Cash Book for the period October 1915 to September 1922local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Register Book, Electric supply connections in Port Melbourne, 1920s
Fawn-covered register of electric supply connections in Port Melbourne. As from 01-10-1925.local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Agreement, Electrical supply, St Josephs Catholic Church, Port Melbourne, 1913
Agreement for the supply of electrical energy No 62, to St Joseph's Catholic Church, 18 August 1913utilities - electricity, local government - town of port melbourne, john seanlow -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Playground equipment
Black and white photograph of children playing on equipment supplied by the council. It could be hired through the council.calloola walla hire, playground equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO INDENTATION IN SUPPLY MAIN, 11/02/1991
Indentation in Supply Main 'Ä' Leg at Abel Street City Gate - 11/02/1991Polaroidorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO INDENTATION IN SUPPLY MAIN, 11/02/1991
Indentation in Supply Main 'Ä' Leg at Abel Street City Gate - 11/02/1991Polaroidorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Members of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) were posted to Army Reserve units in the 1980s and 1990s. They were rarely posted to Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) but were invaluable in the A1 Echelon driving fuel, ammunition, ration and water supply vehicles. Colour photograph of two WRAAC soldiers of 'A' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles serving a meal from a BBQ set up on back of truck in A1 Echelon during field training. Private L. Cameron at left ; Private T. Roche, right. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1990-1999
The photograph is one of a series of 6 which feature the Sunbury Railway Station complex. The complex includes photographs of the railway station with the wooden pedestrian bridge which has been demolished and two photographs of the water towers. The photographs were taken before the railway land on the west side of the line was developed to make way for a supermarket complex in 2000.A view of the brick and iron water tower which is sited on the Bendigo side of the Sunbury Railway Station. The brick structure at the base has 3 arched recesses across the front and two at the side. Two of the railway buildings are visible on either side of the tower.sunbury railway station, water towers, footbridges, bridges, railways, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Sunbury Asylum Boiler House
The building in the photograph is the Boiler House which was part of the former Sunbury Asylum. It was built in the 1920s to replace an older boiler. Coal and/or briquettes were burned to produce hot water and steam which was used to heat and supply hot water for the Asylum buildings. Steam attendants monitored and maintained the furnace and boiler seven days a week. It ceased production in October 1992 and since then has served as an Arts and Cultural complex for the local community. A non-digital black and white photograph of a large brick building with a tall chimney overlooking open rural countryside with two women sitting on the grass in the foreground. The image has been photographed from an earlier photograph. sunbury asylum, boiler house, arts and cultural complex, performing arts -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Three coloured Photograph in a black frame with white matting. 1. Huey supply drop at Coral 2. Huey on "hot" supply drop at Coral during a break in the rain 3. POW Compound FSB Coral and a Military Police Landrover near compound.photograph, battle of coral-balmoral, military police landrover, huey helicopter -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo has been taken from Boroka Peak/lookout, of the Fyans Valley and the township of Halls Gap. The Grampians/Dunkeld Road can be seen running North/South along the right edge of the valley and Lake Bellfield is the water at the end of the valley. Photo is typical of those taken by Forrests Commission at the timea photo of a valley, mostly cleared, flanked by two mountain ranges. A large body of water can be seen at the far end of the valley (middle of photo). Buildings and roads visible in the valley. Plains can be seen beyond the far mountain range on the left side of the scene.no.42scenery, fyans valley -
Hume City Civic Collection
Crystal Goblet, c1915
This crystal goblet was presented to Mrs. T. O'Brien (Margaret O'Brien nee Leyden) on 26 January 1915 when the Starkie Memorial was unvieled by the then Shire President Cr. O'Brien. The memorial was erected in recognition of Cr. Joseph David Starkie's efforts in bringing the water supply to Sunbury.Engraved crystal goblet with diamond cut decoration on bowl of goblet. Stem and base plain. A black round wood base with three white clips for holding goblet. A clear glass dome shaped cover that is used to enclose the goblet on wood base.around rim - "PRESENTED TO MRS. T.O'BRIEN..."o'brien, margaret, 1910s, sunbury, starkie memorial fountain, starkie, joseph david, george evans collection -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Mt Beauty Drinking Water 1997, 1997 - 1998
In 1996, the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, instead of World Health Organisation Guidelines introduced in 1983, were introduced. The Australian guidelines allowed for some flexibility and the Upper Kiewa Community Consultative Committee supported a package proposal that included Ultra Violet/Ozone treatment. The debate was a rejection of chlorination by a public meeting in Mt Beauty in Feb. 1997.Mt Beauty residents were asked about the treatment of their drinking water at a public meeting and by an Information Questionnaire. North East Region Water Authority was involved - the debate is an example of community consultation, drinking water standards and the input of the authorities that were involved.Papers re introducing the chlorination of the water in Mt Beauty in 1997-1998. The papers consist of articles in a green folder, the newspaper "The Alpine Times" x2, the Ovens & Kiewa 'Valley Echo' and the local Falls Creek and Bogong, Mt Beauty news 'This Week' x5.drinking water, chlorination, ultra violet/ozone treatment, community consultation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - UPPER RESERVE LAKE, early 1900's ?
black and white photo, lake with swans in foreground, island in centre, water slide in background. Water pondage upper reserve looking west, giant water slide in background, C 1908, taken from post card. ( James Lerk 17.12.1999 )unknownplace, water, upper reserve, bendigo -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plans - Southern Hydro - Bogong Power Development
Southern Hydro owned the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in May 2006 when these plans were created. The Site No. 1 and Site No. 2 are part of the Bogong Power Development Bogong Power Development is part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemeLaminated A3 plans mostly black and white but with a little color and surrounded by a grid.(Also see KVHS 1439) 1. Tunnel and Civil works / Commissioners Lodge Site Plan 1: Site No. 1 / TBN /Water /Supply / Reservoir Site 2. Tunnel and Civil Works / Pedestrian Diversion Access Paths / and Tracks: Site No. 2 / Lake Guy Site / Bogong Victoriabogong power development, southern hydro 2006 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland Bird Sanctuary, 1934
Negative for a black and white photograph. Portland Bird Sanctuary. Wooden post and rail fence in water. Seagulls, cormorants, sitting on it, swans in water behindzillah maschmedt, portland bird sanctuary, wildlife -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JOSEPH BRADY COLLECTION: PORTRAIT
Photocopy: Portrait of 'Joseph Brady' 1825-1908. Smaller photocopy also included. Inscriptions/Markings: Engineer responsible for water scheme (Coliban Water)person, individual, joseph brady 1828-1908 -
Yarra City Council
Artwork, other - Installation/Sculpture, Troy Innocent, Joel Collins, Indae Hwang, Yun Tae Nam, Drop Zone, 2011
'Drop Zone', is set in an imagined future where decreasing water availability has affected us more dramatically than anyone predicted. The water shortage has become so severe that we have to access water on a first-come first-serve basis, from military-like water ‘drop zones’, like this one, made from modified rain water tanks. These tanks function on three levels: Collected rain water causes the totem sculptures to rise and bloom; evaporation causes the totem sculptures to fall; and an anemometer (device that measures wind speed) drives a process that plays the tank like a giant drum, tuned by the amount of water contained within. This artwork envisions a future for Australia where the impact of decreasing water availability has had a more dramatic effect than any of the predictions. The shortage is so severe that military-like water ‘drop zones’, constructed of modified rainfall storage tanks have been established across the public parks of the City of Yarra for access on a first come, first serve basis. However, as the water is only replenished through rain catchment the tanks may only offer infrequent relief for the City of Yarra residents, standing as hollow reminders of the effects of inaction on the shaping of sustainable national water use.'Drop Zone' was one of three public art works installed in Yarra, in 2011, under the banner of The Environmental Public Arts Project which responded to key features of Council's Environment Strategy: 'Towards Local Sustainability 2008-2020.' The aims of this project included activating public spaces in new and creative ways through the creation of artworks which act as catalysts for further engagement and discussion around environmental themes and issues.Copyright the Artists. Ready-made corrugated water tanks arranged on a site. Situated within the tanks are small totemic sculptures that float on top of the water within the tank.Accompanying plaquesustainability, water, environment, climate change