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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
VHS Tape - Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme x2, Kiewa, Circa 1990
... of Victoria, to show the pristine state of the Kiewa River and Valley... the pristine state of the Kiewa River and Valley post the completion ...This VHS was produced by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, to show the pristine state of the Kiewa River and Valley post the completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme (Circa 1950s), The late 1970s on wards was the beginning of deeper social scrutineering by pro environmental groups such as the Australian Wilderness Society (1976) and the Greens (political Party), before, during and after the construction phases of any man made structures in forest/bush areas which may or could damage or adversely affect the natural flora and fauna of sites. This promotional VHS, which was produced in the 1990s, was to project that unlike the Tasmanian State Electricity Commission (Franklin Dam issue), the Victorian State Electricity Commission acted in a way to protect the environment to the maximum level possible. With the passage of time since, and the issue of the global push to minimise carbon pollution, and as an alternative to coal fired power stations, the use of hydro electricity can now be seen as a highly efficient alternative to "coal powered" electricity. This VHS is a snap shot in time (1990) when the Kiewa Valley was still relatively under populated and holiday houses owned by city bound workers was still relatively insignificant. As more and more holiday makers retire to a small but friendly region(Kiewa Valley and Mount Beauty) the increase in visitor numbers will affect the local rural bush scene more and more. The changes that will occur (in time) can be measured against the scenes presented in this video. The additional resources provided by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria of "alpine bush" fire control and management, together with an ongoing educational scheme for school children in learning about what constitutes the Alpine country's unique environment, are a very important offshoot, benefitting to both the communities within the Kiewa Valley and regional Victoria.This VHS tape is stored within its own plastic cover which has a front side covered by a coloured photograph(both front and back cover) of the Kiewa River, just to the north east of the Mount Beauty township. The VHS tape is nestled within a formed inner structure which not only prevents the tape from moving to and fro but also unnecessary intrusion of foreign particles.Front cover "KIEWA" on the spine top circle with lines projecting out and below this "SEC". Middle of spine "KIEWA" and bottom of spine "VHS"secv, kiewa valley, dale-bromley, cy-duff, chris- harding, michael-glucz, forestation education, wilderness photography, nature film. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - THE STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION
... February, 1936 by Order of The State Rivers and Water Supply... - Auction Catalogue - The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission J ...Red covered auction catalogue for a sale held on the 26th February, 1936 by Order of The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Clyde and the Main Depot at Narre Warren. For sale was Dredging,Mining and Contractors' Machinery, Plant and Equipment, Steam Winches, Boilers, Rails, Roadmaking & Farmers' Implements, Scrap Iron, Rolling Stock, Harness and Sundries. Columns to write prices on the right side edge of the pages. Hand written Supplementary List for Narre Warren Depot machine sewn inside the back cover. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers and the catalogue was printed by Boltons Print, Bendigo.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - the state rivers and water supply commission, j h curnow & son, boltons print bendigo -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
DVD - Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme, KIEWA, Circa 1990
... state of the Kiewa River and Valley post the completion... Commission of Victoria, to show the pristine state of the Kiewa River ...This DVD is a digital reproduction of a VHS produced by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, to show the pristine state of the Kiewa River and Valley post the completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme (Circa 1950s), The late 1970s on wards was the beginning of deeper social scrutineering by pro environmental groups such as the Australian Wilderness Society (1976) and the Greens (political Party), before, during and after the construction phases of any man made structures in forest/bush areas which may or could damage or adversely affect the natural flora and fauna of sites. This promotional VHS, which was produced in the 1990s, was to project that unlike the Tasmanian State Electricity Commission (Franklin Dam issue), the Victorian State Electricity Commission acted in a way to protect the environment to the maximum level possible. With the passage of time since, and the issue of the global push to minimise carbon pollution, and as an alternative to coal fired power stations, the use of hydro electricity can now be seen as a highly efficient alternative to "coal powered" electricity. This item provids a snap shot in time (1990) when the Kiewa Valley was still relatively under populated and holiday houses owned by city bound workers was still relatively insignificant. As more and more holiday makers retire to a small but friendly region(Kiewa Valley and Mount Beauty) the increase in visitor numbers will affect the local rural bush scene more and more. The changes that will occur (in time) can be measured against the scenes presented in this video. The additional resources provided by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to "alpine bush" fire control and management, together with an ongoing educational scheme for school children in learning about what constitutes the Alpine country's unique environment, are a very important offshoot, benefitting to both the communities within the Kiewa Valley and regional Victoria. The DVD is nestled within a formed inner structure (case), which not only prevents the disc from moving to and fro but also unnecessary intrusion of foreign particles.This DVD is a TDK data/video recordable single sided 4.7 GB disc.It is a 1-16x speed."KIEWA" on disc.secv, kiewa valley, dale-bromley, cy-duff, chris- harding, michael-glucz, forestation education, wilderness photography, nature film. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION : LAKE EPPALOCK
... State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria... STATE INFRASTRUCTURE Water supply coliban system State Rivers ...State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. Coliban System. Lake Eppalock. Map of Lake Eppalock foreshore area. Colour is used to delineate the areas of the Lake included in the three councils - McIvor Shire, Metcalf Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire. Scale is 1 inch = 40 chains. Various notations in pencil have been added, with 'Coliban Office Plan' written and circled in the top right corner. A coloured (green) area is scaled as 'fore shore area in the charge of Derrinal Recreational Area Management Committee'. Individual leasing details have been added. The item referred to here HAS NOT BEEN SCANNED .state infrastructure, water supply, coliban system, state rivers and water supply commission of victoria. coliban system. lake eppalock. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: MAP OF MINE LEASES SYMONDS STREET, MCKENZIE ST WEST AREA BENDIGO, 2nd September, 1936
... into and State Rivers and Water supply reservoir, water race; siphon... 49.0.1. Map indicates gully leading into and State Rivers ...Blue waxed linen paper map. On top' Mining District of Bendigo' Parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo' Map shows lease 10135, area 32.1.19; lease 10371, area 30.0.23; lease 10179 area 41.3.4; lease 10370, area 49.0.1. Map indicates gully leading into and State Rivers and Water supply reservoir, water race; siphon, shaft, dam, residential area and some residential lots marked. Streets include Holly Street, MacKenzie Street West, Symonds Street, Aspinall Street, Emmett Street; Bendigo Creek marked at bottom of map. Scale 4 chains to one inch. Map is not dated.bendigo, mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Tallangatta - Hume Weir Tiepin, 1980s
... by the State Rivers and Waters Supply Commission to a new site... by the State Rivers and Waters Supply Commission to a new site ...A wide range of items have been created as souvenirs to represent the Hume Weir on the Murray River. Work on Hume Dam started in 1919 and took 17 years to complete. Souvenir items have included chinaware, ashtrays, placemats and small jewellery items such as this tie pin. This tie pin was created as a souvenir for the town of Tallangatta. In the 1950s, the height of the Hume Weir wall was increased, resulting in a nine metre rise in the level of the water in Lake Hume. This necessitated the moving of most of the town of Old Tallangatta due to flooding. The transfer of the township by the State Rivers and Waters Supply Commission to a new site approximately 8 kilometres to the west was completed on 29 June 1956.This item is representative of many items commemorating the Hume Weir and the township of Tallangatta.A small metal and enamelled oval tie pin. It features and image of the Hume Weir.Around top edge in white: TALLANGATTA Around bottom edge" HUME WEIR"hume weir australia, tallangatta, tallangatta - the town that moved -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... and cupboards. Also State Rivers and Water Supply Authority to irrigate... State Rivers and Water Supply Authority to irrigate for 3 acres ...Contract of sale dated 15th April, 1959 between Mr. F. Kupke (seller) and Mr. P. 7 Mrs. F.E. Stevens (buyers). Solicitor for vendor: Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: E.S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Property in Sparrow Hawk Road, St. Just Point being allotments 65 and 66 section L containing 15 acres, 17 perches and being land described in Crown grant volume 7615 folio 125, together with all buildings and erections thereon, also stainless steel sink and cupboards. Also State Rivers and Water Supply Authority to irrigate for 3 acres. Price 1,000 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... , with State Rivers and Water Supply Authority to irrigate 1 acre land... and loose galvanized iron on ground, with State Rivers and Water ...Contract of sale of land dated 10th February, 1956 between Mr. T.J.K. Gilbert (seller) and Mr. L.F. Rule (buyer) for land being allotment 14p section L, containing 19 acres 3 roods and being land described in certificate of title volume 6375 folio 936 and situate Marong Road, Bendigo. Together with all buildings thereon, also piping and loose galvanized iron on ground, with State Rivers and Water Supply Authority to irrigate 1 acre land. Price 650 pounds. Also attached a letter in two copies signed by Mr. Rule agreeing to the purchase, the letter is dated 7th February, 1956 and is on H.A & S.R. Wilkinson letterhead.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION, 1930 -1960
... State Rivers and Water Supply Commission photographs. Donor... State Rivers and Water Supply Commission photographs. Donor ...State Rivers and Water Supply Commission photographs. Donor unknown. Twelve packets of small B&W photographs covering construction of dams and channels and waterways in northern and central Victroia in 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Some labelled. Pencil notes on back of some has faded. One B&W photo of Malmsbury Reservoir 1939. 22cm x 13.5 cm. One B&W photo of Kalimna Point. Castlemaine 1942. Name Mr King written on reverse. 28.5 cm x 11.5 cm. One brochure 'Tullaroop Dam' Official Opening. Friday 27 November 1959. Photos remain in paper packets. Unsorted as at 29/06/2023. -
Puffing Billy Railway
Malcolm Moore Rail Tractor 0-4-0 2' Gauge, 1943
... March 1944 and was sold to the State Rivers and Water Supply... to the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Red Cliffs, Victoria ...Malcolm Moore No. 1015 One of a Batch of 92 such rail tractors built. Builders Number 1015. Built for the Australian Army in 1943 Built for the Australian army - delivered to Army on the 3 March 1944 and was sold to the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Red Cliffs, Victoria. - used at the Red Cliffs Power station to haul briquettes from the rail siding Red Cliffs to the Red Cliffs Power Station and also used for shunting and some haulage from the Red Cliffs siding.. This rail tractor was originally powered by a Ford side valve V8 petrol engine. It arrived at the Museum from Red Cliffs in 1977 and is operational. Originally equipped with a Ford side valve V8 Later replaced by a Fordson Major diesel tractor engine.Historic - Narrow Gauge Industrial Railway - used by the Australian Army, and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Redcliffs, Victoria, AustraliaMalcolm Moore No.1015 - Malcolm Moore Rail Tractor 0-4-0 Malcolm Moore Rail Tractor - Steel (Painted)Malcolm Moore Rail Tractor 0-4-0 Malcolm Moore 2' Gauge 1015puffing billy, malcolm moore, ford v8, rail tractor, fordson, australian army, state rivers and water supply commission, 2' gauge, industrial narrow gauge railway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - LAURISTON RESERVOIR
... ' Machinery and Equipment By Order of The State rivers & Water Supply... - Auction Catalogue - Lauriston Reservoir State Rivers & Water ...Two red covered auction catalogues for an Auction Sale at Lauriston Reservoir, Lauriston (Near Kyneton) on 16th and 17th September, 1941. Sale consisted of Well-built Workmen's Homes, Corrugated Iron Buildings & Storerooms for Removal, Collection of Timber, Stores, Rails, Tools, Scrap Iron, and Contractors' Machinery and Equipment By Order of The State rivers & Water Supply Commission, Melbourne. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Son. Contains description of buildings. Has a loose page of Additional Plant to be sold at the Lauriston Reservoir Auction on 17/9/1941. Also has two black and white photos, the first one of the Lauriston Reservoir showing the concrete bank during construction and the other, a Section of Residential Area. In the background is the bank and a tower each side of the bank.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - lauriston reservoir, state rivers & water supply commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, r g knight, e d shaw, h h c williams, hon a a dunstan, cambridge press -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Hume Dam: 100 Questions for a Centenary, Howard C Jones, 2019
... Department of Public Works and the State Rivers and Water Supply... Department of Public Works and the State Rivers and Water Supply ...A booklet describing the history of the Hume Dam in question-and-answer format, illustrated by photographs from the Albury City Collection and other sources. This booklet was produced to accompany the exhibition "Turning the sod: building the Hume Dam", on display at Lavington Library from 21 December 2019 -1 March 2020."non-fictionA booklet describing the history of the Hume Dam in question-and-answer format, illustrated by photographs from the Albury City Collection and other sources. This booklet was produced to accompany the exhibition "Turning the sod: building the Hume Dam", on display at Lavington Library from 21 December 2019 -1 March 2020." hume dam, dams -- new south wales, hume dam history, dams -- new south wales -- design and construction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - BIG EILDON PROJECT
... on account of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission on the 22nd... - Auction Catalogue - Big Eildon Project State Rivers & Water Supply ...Two red covered auction catalogues for an auction on account of the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission on the 22nd to 25th November, 1954 (inclusive) held at the Big Eildon Project, Eildon, Victoria. Lots sold include Machinery, plant, stores and equipment, Saw Milling Plant, corr. Iron and timber buildings, 5 timber residences, 73 partly completed weatherboard 4 roomed flats, extensive collection of plumbers equipment, building materials, mess equipment, sawn timber, scrap, tools, kitchen and bathroom fittings, electrical equipment and costly spares and accessories. Catalogue has a Locality Plan of Eildon, photo, locality and description of the Eildon Sawmill. Photos of completed houses, incomplete flats and plan showing layout of flat unit, photo of flat block (Completed). Also Building Kits - Designs and Component Lists.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - big eildon project, state rivers & water supply commission, j h curnow & son pty ltd, eildon sawmill, prahran telegraph printing co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - ROCKLANDS RESERVOIR
... of The State Rivers & Water Supply Commission, Melbourne. Pasted... - Auction Catalogue - Rocklands Reservoir The State Rivers & Water ...Red covered catalogue for a Sale by Auction at Rocklands Reservoir near Balmoral, Vic. On the 9th to 13th November, 1953 (inclusive). For sale are Diesel Alternating Sets, Concrete Mixing and Aggregate Plant, Air Compressor Plants, Stone Crushing Plants, Locomotives, Woodworking Plant, Prefabricated Residences, Corr. Iron and Timber Buildings Stores and Extensive Equipment by order of The State Rivers & Water Supply Commission, Melbourne. Pasted in the front of catalogue is a slip to write name, address and phone number on and to give to clerk when making their first purchase. A typed note loose in the front of catalogue mentions that the time for removal of houses and buildings has been increased from four weeks to three months and goods would be at purchaser's own risk after time of sale. Descriptions of some of the items for sale. Catalogue has Ground Plans of the eight different residential houses. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - rocklands reservoir, the state rivers & water supply commission, j h curnow & son pty ltd, balmoral combined women's associations, prahran telegraph printing co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: ASSORTED INVOICES/RECEIPTS RE BUSH FAMILY, 1926-1939
... Lunn, Allan & Co, Chaucher Library and Book Shop, State Rivers..., Chaucher Library and Book Shop, State Rivers and Water Supply ...Assorted invoices/receipts re Bush family. Bendigo and Melbourne business for Mr S Bush & Miss Merle Bush. Receipts from businesses, charities and municipal sources. Adult deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria, Union Assurance Society, British and Foreign Bible Society, Victoria League in Victoria, The Church Missionary Society, The Navy League, Victorian Railways Commissioners, The Girl Guides' Association, Robert Batchelor dentist, Albert M. Bush, Foy and Gibson Pty Ltd, Hartley's, T.S. Glasier & Co, W.H. Osborn Pty Ltd, The Northern Seed Supply, Myer Emporium, William Lunn, Allan & Co, Chaucher Library and Book Shop, State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, City of Bendigo, Bendigo Sewerage Authority, Bendigo Gas Company, Bendigo Electricity Supply and Tramways, Bendigo Electricity Supply, Howard Pty Ltd, R. O. Henderson, Vacuette Company, Sands McDougall Pty Ltd, Colonial Gas Association, Stilwell's, Provincial Motors Pty Ltd.person, family, bush collection (family -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, Unknown c.1930s
... . The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria and the New.... The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria and the New ...This image shows Bethanga Bridge, which was constructed between 1927 and 1930 in Albury, NSW. The bridge was a necessity due to the building of the Hume Dam (Wier), 1919-1936. Bethanga Bridge is a long, nine-span, riveted-steel, variable depth, Pratt Truss road bridge of nine principal spans of 82 metres and a total length of 752 metres over the flooded valley of the Murray River, now part of Hume Reservoir. Because of its unique location, over the waters of a dam with the border running down the centre of the body of water, the Bethanga bridge is the only built structure shared by both New South Wales and Victoria. It was built 1.6 kilometres upstream of the dam and in 1961 was raised 300mm, with a concrete deck replacing the original wooden deck. The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria and the New South Wales Department of Public Works were responsible for the construction works for the Hume Weir under the River Murray Waters Agreement. It is apparent that a similar joint arrangement was made for the construction of the Bethanga Bridge as part of the Hume Weir works.This photograph of the Bethanga Bridge is of historical significance as it showcases the architectural skills of Percy Allen and Vincent Packer. Additionally, it reveals the environmental landscape of the 1920s-1930s, is linked to the Hume Dam and both New South Wales and Victorian heritage. Unmounted black and white rectangular photograph. Reverse: 1997.3196 84-20-3bethanga, bethanga bridge, hume dam, pratt truss, murray river, hume weir, transportation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
May 1900
... photographs held in The State Library, Victoria. The Snowy River Mail... photographs held in The State Library, Victoria. The Snowy River Mail ...This is a photograph of the original Orbost / Snowy River Bridge , a suspension bridge which opened in 1893. It has been taken when the Snowy River was in flood. It is similar to other photographs held in The State Library, Victoria. The Snowy River Mail and Tambo and Croajingolong Gazette Sat 12 Aug 1893 records the opening of this bridge as "the most important public event that has yet been commemorated in Eastern ......The Messrs McLeod, with whom the first settlement of this district is generally associated, took up their residence on the eastern bank of the Snowy River about the year 1841 or 42. The late Mr W. Roadknight and Mr T. T. Stirling took possession of the territory on the western side of the Snowy about 35 years ago. During the occupation of the country by cattle owners, very little progress was made in the way of roads and bridges, and except to the hardy and lexperienced bushman, it might have been generally regarded as inaccessible. About the year 1877, however, the late Mr James Robertson eldest son of Mr James Robertson, of Lochend farm, selected land now occupied by his father, about four miles from Orbost on the west bank of the river, Mr John Cameron visited the. district shortly after a .tour of inspection and returned later with his brothers, James and Alick Gameron, but found that during their absence Mr Ernest Watt had found his way on the scene and pegged out a selection, thus anticipating the advent of the Camerons by about 12 hours. We understand that a Mr Kidd, who selected the property now occupied by Mr W. J. Ross, at Pumpkin Point, was one of the earliest batch of settlors.........."This is a pictorial record of an early bridge across the Snowy River at Orbost.A black / white photograph of a suspension bridge with flood waters below the bridge.orbost-bridge suspension-bridge snowy-river -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, The East Residence, Bedford Rd
... of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission in 1936, and received... the I.S.O. His son, Lewis Ronald East, became Chairman of the State ...Black and white photograph of weatherboard house surrounded by a picket fence.Backing sheet has several paragraphs detailing the original land owners and the later occupants of the house. ~Cottage and Lot 15, Sec.C, Township of Ringwood - comprising 1 acre - were acquired from the Crown by John Price on 17th July, 1888, for 30 pounds. Subsequently, a 4-roomed weatherboard cottage was built on Lot 15. On 21st May, 1901, the two allotments and the house were transferred to Lewis Findlay EAST for 85 pounds, and on 135h March, 1942, were sold to R. Barr and L. Beaumont for 650 pounds with two additional rooms and some other improvements including reticulated water supply. Lewis Findlay EAST and his family occupied the cottage until 1910. It is believed that before the cottage was purchased by East, it was occupied for a period by McCubbin the artist. Lewis Findlay East was a member of an Australian Rifle Team which went to Bisley, England, in 1901, and won the Kalapore Cup. He was an officer of the Department of Customs, and later became Secretary of the Commonwealth Marine Branch, receiving the I.S.O. His son, Lewis Ronald East, became Chairman of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission in 1936, and received C.B.E. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and photograph / postcard, 1.4.1908
... in The State Library, Victoria. The Snowy River Mail and Tambo... in The State Library, Victoria. The Snowy River Mail and Tambo ...This postcard was sent to Annie Gilbert (Mrs John Gilbert) of Tullagoota, Orbost. It was written by "Grace", probably her sister, Grace Cameron Annie Gilbert was the daughter of John Cameron who selected the first land on the Snowy River flats. This is a photograph of the original Orbost / Snowy River Bridge , a suspension bridge which opened in 1893. It has been taken when the Snowy River was in flood. It is similar to other photographs held in The State Library, Victoria. The Snowy River Mail and Tambo and Croajingolong Gazette Sat 12 Aug 1893 records the opening of this bridge as "the most important public event that has yet been commemorated in Eastern ......The Messrs McLeod, with whom the first settlement of this district is generally associated, took up their residence on the eastern bank of the Snowy River about the year 1841 or 42. The late Mr W. Roadknight and Mr T. T. Stirling took possession of the territory on the western side of the Snowy about 35 years ago. During the occupation of the country by cattle owners, very little progress was made in the way of roads and bridges, and except to the hardy and lexperienced bushman, it might have been generally regarded as inaccessible. About the year 1877, however, the late Mr James Robertson eldest son of Mr James Robertson, of Lochend farm, selected land now occupied by his father, about four miles from Orbost on the west bank of the river, Mr John Cameron visited the. district shortly after a .tour of inspection and returned later with his brothers, James and Alick Gameron, but found that during their absence Mr Ernest Watt had found his way on the scene and pegged out a selection, thus anticipating the advent of the Camerons by about 12 hours. We understand that a Mr Kidd, who selected the property now occupied by Mr W. J. Ross, at Pumpkin Point, was one of the earliest batch of settlers.........."This item is associated with Annie Gilbert (nee Cameron) reported to have been the first white girl to be born in Orbost. It is a pictorial record of the suspension bridge over the Snowy River which has since been replaced twice.A faded black / white postcard of a bridge across a river. There are cattle in the river and the banks are tree-covered.on back - a hand-written letter addressed to Mrs J. Gilbert Tullagoota Orbost.cameron-annie suspension-bridge-orbost snowy-river-orbost -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Holloways Building Supplies
... at Tallangatta by State Rivers and Water for the purpose of establishing... been built at Tallangatta by State Rivers and Water ...Eric Holloway began spot milling timber at age of 17. He borrowed fifty pound from an uncle in 1934 to purchase a McCormick Deering tractor and saw bench. He went from farm to farm cutting timber for farmers. For a time, he worked on Shelley Station spot milling with WS Walker and Son. In approximately 1946 Arthur and Eric Holloway established a saw mill at Shelley. Another brother Ernie, a builder and returned soldier, worked with them from time to time. Using timber sawn in the mill he built eight basic houses for the mill workers. The brothers employed many migrants: - Yugoslav, Czechs, Russians, Ukrainians, Serbs as well as other hardworking people. This meant there were families, so Ernie also built and furnished a school at Shelley. Application was made for a teacher from the Education Department. At the Shelley mill the workers used ex-army blitzes, GM trucks (for carting logs) army ducks and a centurion tank for parts. The timber from the mill was trucked to Albury and Wodonga, customers being FA Stowe and Mates Timber. The army was also a big customer with Holloways supplying timber for the army huts that were built at Bandiana. A timber mill that had been built at Tallangatta by State Rivers and Water for the purpose of establishing New Tallangatta, was purchased by Holloway Brothers as an extension of their Shelley operation. In 1954 a new mill was built at Granite Flat on the Omeo Highway and the Shelley operation closed. Ernie Holloway was involved in the building of the mill and accommodation houses in Mitta Mitta. The mill workers travelled from Mitta to work each day. Holloways Building Supplies was established at 49 Tallangatta Rd Wodonga at this time. It was established on four house blocks with a little shed, with more land being acquired as the operation expanded. The brothers realized that it would be more profitable to set up their own timber outlet to supply their customers. Arthur Holloway continued to run the sawmills while Eric Holloway concentrated on the Wodonga business. A hardware store, offices and joinery were built as demand continued for building materials. All the timber arriving in the yard from the mill was hand sorted, providing employment for many. With the milling and timber outlets Holloways provided employment for approximately forty staff. The next generation of the Holloway family became involved. A Hyster forklift was purchased which allowed for bulk handling of the timber. Land was purchased in Sanyo Drive where timber was cleated and dried. Select grade timber, F17 dry framing, builders hardware and tools were sold. Holloways endeavoured to be a one stop shop for framing and fitting out of houses. In 1989 the business was sold to Mt Beauty Timbers who later on sold to Dahlsens. The timber mill was decommissioned. The Holloway family retained the ownership of the premises of 49 Thomas Mitchell Drive leasing to Dahlsens until that operation was moved to Albury in 2013. In 2014 the lease land was sold to two local businesses. Leigh Martin Marine purchased the parcel of land adjoining their business. Lester and Son purchased the remaining block and demolished the premises. A funeral parlour was built on that site.These photos are significant because they document the story of an important Wodonga business.A series of coloured photographs depicting aspects of Holloways Building Supplies business in Wodonga.holloways wodonga, wodonga businesses, timber industry -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Crimson Rosella, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. The Crimson Rosella is relatively easy to see as it forages on the ground or among the leaves of eucalypts, with its spectacular combination of deep-crimson, royal-blue and black plumage. However, not all Crimson Rosellas look the same. Along the Murray River, Crimson Rosellas aren’t crimson at all — they are yellow, black and blue, with the yellow feathering replacing the crimson plumage. In southern South Australia they differ again, being roughly intermediate between crimson and yellow, with varying amounts of red and yellow in their plumage. Research featured in the 'State of Australia's Birds 2015' headline and regional reports suggest that the Crimson Rosella may be declining in the East Coast. There are several populations of the Crimson Rosella. Red (crimson) birds occur in northern Queensland, in southern Queensland to south-eastern South Australia and on Kangaroo Island. Orange birds are restricted to the Flinders Ranges region of South Australia, while yellow ones are found along the Murray, Murrumbidgee and neighbouring rivers (where yellow birds meet red birds they hybridise, producing orange offspring). Red birds have been introduced to Norfolk Island and New Zealand.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.There are several colour forms of the Crimson Rosella. The form it is named for has mostly crimson (red) plumage and bright blue cheeks. The feathers of the back and wing coverts are black broadly edged with red. The flight feathers of the wings have broad blue edges and the tail is blue above and pale blue below and on the outer feathers. This particular specimen has lost some feathers in its plumage and its colour is not as bright as that of a live specimen.Label: 77a / Pennant's Parakeet / See catalogue, page 22taxidermy, crimson rosella, bird, australian bird, rosella, crimson -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c. 1927 - 1930
Taken during the construction of the Bethanga Bridge (1927-1930), this sepia photograph shows a view of the incomplete bridge taken from inside the structure and looking down the span of the bridge from where the photographer stands. The photograph depicts an incomplete deck, with loose-looking wooden planks/panels lain along the centre in groups of three. Once complete, the original decking of the bridge was made of timber before being replaced by cement in 1961 (Victorian Heritage Database).Bethanga Bridge is of historical significance to the Indigo Shire for its associations with the construction of Hume Dam, its associations with the River Murray Waters Agreement and the River Murray Commission, and illustration of the needs and influence of the farming communities along the river in this area - particularly in relation to the building of the Weir. It also represents the collaboration between New South Wales and Victoria on a large infrastructure project, being the only built structure shared by both New South Wales and Victoria due to its location. also reflecting on the Shire's geographical closeness to this neighboring state. This photograph is part of a series that documents the construction of this well-known heritage site of significance to the Indigo Shire. It reflects upon a period of growth and change in the area.Sepia, rectangular photograph printed on matt photographic paper, unmountedReverse: 1997.3190 / Another snap of the bridge. taken on the bridge showing huge steel sides / 84-19-4 / V [in circle] 354 / KODAK PRINTbethanga bridge, hume dam, bridges album, construction, road construction, hume weir -
Orbost & District Historical Society
register, after 1888
Jarrahmond State School, 2745, opened on March 19 1886 with Campbell Mackay as the head teacher and operated on apart-time basis with Orbost State School, 2744. The first building, erected on the bank of the Snowy River, was moved in approximately 1892 to McLeod's Lane. In 1914 a new building was erected by George Lurkins, and this catered for the local children until a school bus service took them to Orbost in 1949. The school building was transferred also and became an integral part of Orbost State School.This school record is of immediate interest and value to the pupils and staff who have learned and taught in theJarrahmond State School. The record also has a much wider significance, to the community in which the school is situated, as a record and research tool.A hand-written school register for Jarrahmond State School. It records the pupils enrolled 1888 until 1907. It has a brown cover with lined pagess which are ruled in tables to list pupils.jarrahmond education school-register mackay-campbell -
Orbost & District Historical Society
map/brochure, Discovering Marlo & The Snowy River Estuary, December 1988
In 1983 the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands replaced the Department of Crown Lands and Survey, the Department of State Forests and the Ministry for Conservation. This brochure/map was used as tourist information in Orbost.This item is a useful research tool.A folded map/brochure titled "DISCOVERING MARLO & THE SNOWY RIVER ESTUARY". On the front is a photograph of Marlo and the title in yellow print. There is a locality map for access to Corringle beach and the brochure Includes a key to fishing sites and various tourist locations. On the back of the brochure are notes on fishing, wildlife and a boating guide, map brochure snowy-river marlo -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Beginnngs, 2011
"A map on the wall of his parent's shop in country Victoria is what got Frank Hutchinson interested in the geography and early settlement of Victoria. He later moved to Ballarat where he spent most of his working life. Whilst there his interest in the early explorers continued until about ten years ago he began to compile the listing which developed into the present publication." (ref.Port Phillip Pioneers Group) When he commenced the research and writing of Beginnings, it was not intended for publication. It was a project of personal interest. A soft covered 122 pp book title Beginnings a brief account of the first Europeans to explore or settle in Victoria. On the glossy front cover is a rough map of Port Phillip Bay. Print is black. a chronological list of the earliest visits to Victoria and attempts to settle. The book contains: brief notes on the exploration and earliest settlement of the state, region by region and a summary of the early Murray River paddle steamer industry.hutchinson-frank history-victoria prahran-mechanics-institute -
Orbost & District Historical Society
program, 1953
The C.W.A. rooms were in Munro Street, Orbost and were used for many activities, including Sunday School classes and dance lessons. This event was opened by Mrs J.N. Spittle, the state president of the C.W.A. The program lists an address by Sir Albert Lind M.L.A. In Australia, the Country Women’s Association was first formed in New South Wales and Queensland in 1922. Subsequently each State and the Northern Territory formed an Association, a process which took a period of 14 years. Mrs Spittle was the national president from 1951-1953. This item is of social significance as a representation of the role that the C.W.A. has played in the local and extended community. A souvenir program for the opening of a C.W.A. rest room in 1953. It is rectangular in shape with green print on white card with a black frame. Handwritten in pen on the back -"Thought you might like to have this love Annie"c.w.a. country-women's-association-victoria-orbost associations-women -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Ceremonial object - Ushabti of Taweret-Khaiti, Circa 1292 BC
Ushabti are tiny anthropoid (human-shaped) figures placed in the tombs of wealthy Egyptians. They were intended to do the work of the deceased in the afterlife. This purpose is implied through their name, which may have derived from the Egyptian word “to answer”. The Burke Museum in Beechworth is home to a particular ancient Egyptian Ushabti figure. This artefact was donated to the Museum in 1875. No details about how it left Egypt, arrived in Australia, and where it was located before this donation are known. The Nineteenth Century, when this artefact was donated, was a period when many museums acquired items of ancient Egyptian heritage. Many of these items were procured in less than desirable circumstances, having often been looted from ancient tombs and sold to tourists without documentation as to their original location and/or accompanying grave goods. These artefacts were also divested through partage (the trading of artefacts for funds); however, the latter is unlikely to have been the case for this artefact. Since the Ushabti was donated by an unknown donor, it is likely to have been in a private collection rather than an institution. Ushabti can be dated using iconographic analysis which is non-invasive and provides a comprehensive study of the artefact. The later period of the 18th Dynasty marked the beginning of an increase in both the inclusion of Ushabti as essential funerary items and the creation of Ushabti with tools. From this period, they are no longer depicted without tools. Depictions of tools including gardening hoes are frequently depicted grasped in the Ushabti’s hands whilst items like the seed-bag are depicted hanging on the back rather than in an alternative position. This Ushabti figure grasps a gardening hoe and a mattock and a small seed bag surrounded by a yoke bearing water jars are depicted on the upper back of the Ushabti. These features are essential in helping narrow this dating to the late 18th and before the early 20th Dynasty. The position of this seed bag also provides dating information. In the early 18th Dynasty this bag was consistently drawn on the front of the figurine; however, by the reign of Seti I, this feature moved to the back. Thus, since the seed bag is located on the back of this Ushabti, it cannot date to the early 18th Dynasty. By the 19th Dynasty, Ushabti’s were increasingly made from either faience or terracotta. The availability of these materials in Egypt resulted in the increase of Ushabti production with tombs containing many more figurines than previously seen. The Ushabti held by the Burke collections is made from terracotta. Terracotta was rarely used for Ushabti before and during the early 18th Dynasty with only the odd appearance until the late 18th Dynasty and becoming common through that period until the late Third Intermediate Period. Whilst the face has been damaged, there is no evidence for the Ushabti having been provided with an Osirian false beard. This omission rules out a dating of later than the 25th Dynasty when beards became prominent. The inscriptions also date the Ushabti to the New Kingdom. This is because of the use of sḥḏ (“to illuminate”) with Wsjr (“Osiris”) which only occurs in these periods. Therefore, considering all these elements, the Ushabti can be confidently be dated to between the late 18th to early 19th dynasty.Artefacts like this Ushabti are no longer exclusively representative of their origins in burial assemblages and significance in the mythology of the Egyptian afterlife but are also significant for the accumulated histories they have gained through travel. The movement of this artefact from Egypt to Australia allows insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century, and in particular, the reception of ancient Egyptian artefacts in small rural museums. The procurement of Egyptian artefacts was a social trend around the late 1800s to early 1900s. Egyptian artefacts were considered curiosities and recognised for their ability to attract public attention to museums. They were also utilised in Australian museums, like the Burke Museum, to connect the collection to one of the oldest civilisations known to man and since Australia was considered a “young” country by European settlers, this was vital and derived from an interest in Darwin’s “Origin of the Species” 1859. Furthermore, there was a culture of collecting in the 1800s amongst the affluent in English society which led to the appearance of many Egyptian artefacts in private collections. The acquisition of this Ushabti figure is not certain, but it was likely donated from a private collection rather than an institution. This particular artefact is significant as an example of a high-quality Ushabti representative of those produced during the late 18th or early 19th century. It provides insight into the individualism of an Ushabti and the mythology of ancient Egypt. It also provides an example of the types of items required in the tomb assemblages of this period and reinforces the importance of ensuring the successful afterlife of the deceased through art. This Ushabti belonged to a woman named Taweret-Khaiti, Chantress of Amun, in the late 18th Dynasty or early 19th Dynasty (c.1292 BC) of the Egyptian New Kingdom. It likely comes from an undetermined tomb in the locality of Thebes. This figure is made from Nile silt clay (a polyester terracotta; clay sourced from the banks of the Nile River) which was a popular material for Ushabti construction in the early 19th Dynasty. It is in a fair state of preservation (with the exception of a break through the centre) and originally made to a high quality. The face has been damaged but the eyes and eyebrows are clearly marked with black ink and the sclera painted white. The Ushabti is painted a light brown/yellow colour and features a vertical line of inscription down the lower front. The Ushabti wears a large wig and and a schematic collar. The arms are painted light brown and depicted crossed with bracelets around the wrists. It grasps a hoe and mattock. A yellow seed-basket is depicted on the Ushabti’s back. These features represent the likelihood that this particular Ushabti was intended to complete farm work for the deceased in the next life. There would have been additional Ushabti of similar design within the tomb who worked under the supervision of a foreman Ushabti. The foreman Ushabti would be depicted dressed in the clothing of the living. The inscriptions are painted freehand in black ink and written in a vertical column from the base of the collar to the foot pedestal on the front of the Ushabti. The owner of the Ushabti could elect to have the figures inscribed with their name, the Ushabti spell and any other details they deemed necessary. In the case of this example, the Ushabti is inscribed with the owner’s details and is an abbreviated version of the standard Ushabti formula. This formula ensured that the Ushabti would complete the desired task in the afterlife when called upon by the deceased. Ushabti which were not inscribed would represent their intended purpose through design; however, this Ushabti, like most made in the late 18th Dynasty, conveys its purpose both through both design and inscription. The inscription is as follows: sHD wsir nbt pr Smayt imn tA-wr(t)-xai(ti) mAa xrw which translates to: "The illuminated one, the Osiris (the deceased), the mistress of the household, Chantress of Amun, Taweret-Khaiti, true of voice (justified)"ancient egypt -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Map - Map. Bungal, Department of Lands and Survey, Bungal, County of Grant, 09/09/1926
... and the Western and Eastern Moorarbool River, and the Whipstick State..., bounded by the the East Moorarbool River on the East... and the Western and Eastern Moorarbool River, and the Whipstick State ...A map of Bungal in the 1920's showing the allotments, and the size, with the names of the residents. It shows the roads and the Western and Eastern Moorarbool River, and the Whipstick State Forest.Cream coloured map of Bungal in the County of Grant, bounded by the the East Moorarbool River on the East, and the State Forest on the South. It is marked with the scale of chains and the number L.358. Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey. Melbourne by W. J. Butson on 9.9.1926. It shows the land allotments with names of owners.Coloured pen marks and circled numbers on various areas. Price 2 shillings marked on bottom right hand edge.bungal, kerrit bareet, egerton, lal lal, borhoneyghurk, bungeeltap, ballark, yaloak, gorong, moorarbool west -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Map - Map. Bullarook State Forest, Bullarook State Forest Reserve
... goldfields moorabool west state forest bullarook eastern moorabool ...A small map of the Bullarook State Forest Reserve. Drawn on a fine buff coloured paper attached to a stiff cloth backing sheet. The title is hand written and includes a "scale one mile to one inch" hand written also. The map is signed "John Wrigglesworth, assistant ? and dated 26/6/1869" although the month and year are almost illegible.moorabool west, state forest, bullarook, eastern moorabool river, werribee river, moorabool east, blakes saw mill, wombat, andersons saw mill -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Map - Map. Shire of Ballan, Shire of Ballan
... roads, rivers, towns, settlements, State parks and forests... and white map of the Shire of Ballan showing major roads, rivers ...This is a fairly comprehensive map of the former Shire of Ballan which is now amalgamated into the Shire of Moorabool.A black and white map of the Shire of Ballan showing major roads, rivers, towns, settlements, State parks and forests and land subdivisions. It appears to be a copy of the original as no dates or maker or printer appear on the map. There is a scale of 2 miles to 1 inch.gordon, ballan, bungal, kerrit bareet, borhoneyghurk, bungeeltap, ballark, yaloak, gorong, beremboke, wallace, ingliston, hunterston, millbrook, bradshaw, myrniong, blackwood, moorarbool, greendale, bayup, trentham, bullarto, korweinguboora, glenlyon, bolwarra