Upon confirmation that a new bridge was to be built, there was some discussion about the possibility of retaining the old bridge for pedestrian purposes, or part of the old bridge as a fishing platform. These letters are part of the correspondence re an organisation taking responsibility for the ongoing maintenance so the old bridge could be retained.The old bridge was constructed of locally sourced timber and was such an important structure to the town when built. Its sentimental value saw locals attempt (although unsuccessfully) to retain the old bridge.Two A4 Typewritten letters, one from the Road Construction Authority to the National Trust Australia, the other from the Department of Conservation Forests & Lands to Mr John Irvine. And one hand written letter.RCA letter is stamped "Received 22 Aug 1985", Dept of Conservation Forests & Lands has a pencilled phone no inscribed.peterborough, curdies river bridge, old peterborough bridge, department of conservation forest & lands, road construction authority

Colour photograph of Viewbank Farm Silos - Banyule Road. Silos were built in the 1930s by Harold Bartram. He used them to store fodder for his 200 milking cows. A brief history of the site is included. This is taken from the Heidelberg Conservation Study by Graeme Butler.Colour photograph printed in Banyule calendar and information from Heidelberg Conservation Studyviewbank homestead, viewbank silos, harold bartram, banyule road viewbank, viewbank

Rectangular metal plaque documenting the opening of the reptile display by the Minister for Conservation during 1970's. Yellow writing partly erased due to poor cleaning."REPTILE DISPLAY / OPENED BY / THE HONOURABLE / W. A. BORTHWICK, M.P. / MINISTER FOR CONSERVATION / ON 19TH NOVEMBER, 1976 / SIR JOHN JUNGWIRTH .. GRAEME G. GEORGE / CHAIRMAN .. DIRECTOR "plaque, healesville-sanctuary, reptile, minister-for-conservation, borthwick, graeme-george

Since 1973 more than 3500 Aboriginal, historic and natural conservation projects have been funded. Many of these projects have led to both published and unpublished reports. This bibliography provides access to this information.national estate grants program, cultural heritage management, conservation

The project team for this document comprised E. Beacham, T. Claridge, B. Ebbs, C. Wilso. and J. Cristofaro.This booklet is a useful refernce tool.A document of 86 pp, titled Far East Gippsland Tourism Strategy Study Interim Report October 1987. it has a cream cover and black binding with a b/w photograph of four people in a bushland setting. It contains fold-out maps.tourism-east-gippsland

This item is a useful reference tool on the history of Indigenous People in East Gippsland and the Orbost district. A manilla folder with typed pages. On the cover is a label, "History of Aboriginal People of East Gippsland". On the inside cover is a letter addressed to the librarian at the Shire of Orbost Library. The letter is clipped to the inside of the folder.on front cover - a stamp -"Orbost Historical Society"aboriginal australians, gippsland aboriginal history, kurnai, brabawooloong peoples, tatungooloong peoples, krowathunkooloong peoples

A collection of eight large fold out coloured maps published in a bound book formnon-fictionThe Melbourne Study Report is a series of volumes describing the physical nature of the land and its environment, examines the likely forms of land use, and assesses the hazards associated with these uses. This is Volume 2 (coloured maps). The first page featues a black and white map described as "Shire of Diamond Valley" with public land marked in yellow. Followed by eight large fold out maps. Melbourne Study Area Public land and descriptive blocks, Population description, Geology, Physiography, topography and rainfall, vegetation and water supply. The Land Conservation Act 1970 established the Land Conservation Council whose functions is to "carry out investigations and make recommendations to the Minister with respect to the use of public land in order to provide for the balanced use of land in Victoria. This report sets out to describe and assess the natural resources of the public lands in the Melbourne area and provides a factual basis on which members of the community may base submissions to the [Land Conservation] Council of Victoria. maps, shire of diamond valley, population, geology, topography, rainfall, vegetation, water supply, land use, public lands

In June 1987, the government directed the LCC to carry out a special investigation of the social, recreational, cultural and ecological values of rivers and streams in Victoria, and to make recommendations on the use of these rivers and how their identified values can best be protected. Notices announcing the commencement of the investigation were published in the Victoria Government Gazette and in Victorian newspapers in November 1987. A descriptive report was published in September 1989. The Council received 75 submissions following the publication of this report. After considering these submissions, the Council formulated its proposed recommendations, which were published in November 1990. The Council received 177 submissions commenting on the proposed recommendations. The Council published its final recommendations in June 1991. While welcomed by many, the study cut across the interests of other groups and was perceived to be particularly threatening to water authorities. The investigation resulted in a legislated system of 17 heritage rivers (with significant natural, recreational, scenic and heritage values) and natural catchment areas across Victoria.

Notices showing the boundary of the area of the review and advising that an investigation was to be carried out were published in the Victoria Government Gazette and in local and other Victorian newspapers in May 1987. A descriptive resources report was published in August 1991. Council received 1,425 submissions and letters following publication of the descriptive report. The Council considered these submissions and published proposed recommendations in April 1993. A further 1,993 submissions were received in response to the proposed recommendations. The Council published its final recommendations in July 1994. A change to legislation in 1989 enabled the LCC to make recommendations for public land within a ‘town’, though cities and rural cities remained excluded from the definition of public land. Timber resources and water quality and yield from timbered catchment areas remained significant issues in Melbourne’s catchments. Recommendations for the Yarra Ranges National Park were based around the closed Melbourne water catchments and adjoining state forest. A recommended Phillip Island State Park based around the penguin reserve was ultimately implemented as the Phillip Island Nature Park.Shire of Nillumbik DPE/Enviro

A flyer with information on Lady Talbot Forest Drive and the attractions in the area surrounding it.A flyer with information on Lady Talbot Forest Drive and the attractions in the area surrounding it. Lady Talbot Drive a 24 kilometer scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Lady Talbot Drive is named after Lady Sarah Elizabeth, the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, who was the Governor of Victoria from 25th April, 1904 to 6th July 1908.7761(F1)lady talbot drive, lady talbot forest drive, marysville state forest, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot, wishing well, taggerty river, phantom falls, keppel falls, beeches walking track, marysville, mount sugarloaf, logging, victoria, walking tracks

A flyer with information on the Marysville Forest Drive in Victoria and the sights and attractions to be found along the drive.A flyer with information on the Marysville Forest Drive in Victoria and the sights and attractions to be found along the drive.marysville forest drive, conservation and environment, victoria, forest, state forest

Letter sent by the Governor General for the centenary of the Seafarers Service.Mounted and framed typewritten letter on cream colour paper.Signed by Governor General Michael Jeffery and dated 23 August 2007michael jeffery, governor general, 2007, centenary, acacia, crown, golden wattle, seafarers service

A record of reserves and their features in the City of Banyule 1999. Full title: Beautiful Banyule: a register of out city's natural assets.A register of Banyule's natural assets104 pages, colour illustrations.Soft cover with treed skyline on front cover. 2 copies.Library labels.city of banyule, parks banyule, gardens banyule, historical sites banyule.

In February 1983, Melbourne experienced a dust storm when red soil from the Mallee blew across the state of Victoria. This poster shown the red dust rolling across Melbourne's skyline.Colour poster printed on papermelbourne, dust storms, mallee

This is the first list of environmental assets within the City of Heidelberg (1977) and lists major parklands, small neighbourhood parks, trees of note and landscapes.An early list of environmental assets in Heidelberg, has been superseded by Strategies and Policies on the Banyule Council website.Photocopy of 28 page booklet. Copied 2 pages to an A4 sheet. heidelberg, environmental assets, city of heidelberg, parks

A fold out map of the bush tracks in and around Marysville with information regarding each track. This map was published by Pindari Publications and distributed by Algona Publications. The track notes were compiled by John Siseman in 1987. The map was drawn by Glenn van der Knijff.A fold out map of the bush tracks in and around Marysville with information regarding each track.marysville, victoria, australia, map, bush tracks, pindari publications, algona publications, john siseman, gleen van der knijff, lady talbot forest drive, beauty spot walk, michaeldene track, steavenson falls, tree fern gully walk, trestle track, phantom falls, marysville town walk, marysville lookouts round walk, keppel falls, the beeches round walk, cumberland scenic reserve, cambarville, lake mountain, lake mountain walking track

This publication explains an approach to manage the collection and develop a strategic plan for its exposure to the public through community participation and access, interpretations and exhibitions.This publication explains an approach to manage the collection and develop a strategic plan for its exposure to the public through community participation and access, interpretations and exhibitions.boroondara council - art collections, art ad state, cultural policy, boroondara history