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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Article - Book Photocopy, John Stewart Dethridge
... and Water Supply Commission... by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission Dethridge Irrigation ...Excerpt telling the story of John Stewart Dethridge and the Dethridge Meter adopted for standard use by the State Rivers and Water Supply CommissionPhotocopied section of a book on 2 pages with picture of J. S. Dethridge and the Dethridge Meterdethridge, irrigation, dethridge meter, dethridge wheel, j. s. dethridge, john stewart dethridge, john dethridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Eppalock dam
... State Rivers and water Supply Commission of Victoria... Collection Lake Eppalock Eppalock Dam State Rivers and water Supply ...BHS CollectionState Rivers and water Supply Commission of Victoria. Eppalock Dam on the Campaspe River. Official commencement ceremony performed by the Honorable H.E. Bolte MLA Premier of Victoria and the Honorable W.J.Mibus MLA minister of water supply at Eppalock on Thursday, 9th June 1960. lake eppalock, eppalock dam -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Packing Slip Envelope, pre 1990
... indicates to be used at State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.... Wording indicates to be used at State Rivers and Water Supply ...Spencer Street Railway Station now known as Southern Cross.Regular size envelope, brown paper. Meant to hold packing slip. Has reinforced hole for tying to parcels. Wording indicates to be used at State Rivers and Water Supply Commission store yards at South Melbourne for Government carrier to Spencer Street Railway Station.To SRWSC Spencer St Railway Station per Government courier to SR & WSC store yard Brady Street South Melbourne. On rear are instructions to carrier.spencer street railway station, srwsc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LAKE EPPALOCK OPENING CEREMONY PROGRAM 1964
... and Water Supply Commission, Ceremony to mark the completion.... Inside : State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Ceremony ...Cream folded program. On front 'Lake Eppalock, Friday 17th April, 1964, printed in brown text. Inside : State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Ceremony to mark the completion of the Eppalock Dam and Pumping Station and the Eppalock-Bendigo Pipeline, Friday 17th April, 1964.bendigo, waterworks, lake eppalock -
Wannon Water
Knee pads
... Knee pads were used by State Rivers and Water Supply... Knee pads were used by State Rivers and Water Supply Commission ...Knee pads were used by State Rivers and Water Supply Commission staff for crawling through pipes from Dales Road to Brierly Basin around the 1980's.Suede leather knee pads, filled with heavy duty foam, velcro strips attached to front for easy way of fastening tiesknee pad -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Water Ledger, 1928
... Ledger used at State Rivers & Water Supply Commission... Commission - Rodney District, showing water discharges from Waranga ...Ledger used at State Rivers & Water Supply Commission - Rodney District, showing water discharges from Waranga and Goulburn Reservoir and Weir and channels. Also rainfall. 1928 to 1950Large book.Green cardboard cover. suede leather spine and cornersirrigation, rural, industries, irrigaiton -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Supply of Water for Irrigation in Victoria 1881-1981, 1981
... and salinity. Change from State Rivers & Water Supply Commission... and salinity. Change from State Rivers & Water Supply Commission ...Includes history of early irrigation schemes, Goulburn system, river Murray system, Post war expansion, drainage and salinity. Change from State Rivers & Water Supply Commission to Rural CommissionCream cover, black writing. Cover photo of early days of irrigation, many channels constructed by teams of horses dragging scoops.sr & wscommision, books, rural, industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Map, Irrigation Trust distribution channels
... Map retrieved from State Rivers & Water Supply Commission... Tatura the-murray Map retrieved from State Rivers & Water Supply ...Map retrieved from State Rivers & Water Supply Commission Offices by Gilian Payne. Map of Rodney Irrigation Trust distribution channels, 1887, prepared by Walter Scott Murray. Copied in seven sections. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Lake Eppalock dam completion
... the Chairman and Commissioners of the State Rivers and Water Supply... and Water Supply Commission to Mr. John Ellison and Lady to attend ...BHS CollectionProgram of the ceremony to mark the completion of the Eppalock dam and pumping station and the Eppalock-Bendigo pipeline. Grifay,17th April 1964. With the programme an invitation from the Chairman and Commissioners of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission to Mr. John Ellison and Lady to attend the official ceremony to be performed by the Premier of Victoria, the Honorable H.E. Bolte MLAlake eppalock, eppalock dam -
Federation University Historical Collection
Invitation, Opening of the Ballarat School MInes New Classroom, 1900
... * Chairman Water Commission and Lady * Cr and Mrs Shoppee... * Chairman Water Commission and Lady * Cr and Mrs Shoppee Opening ...Twenty three invitations for the Ballarat School of Mines Conversazione celebrating the opening of the new class room by the Minister of Education C. Carty Salmon. The inivitations are made out to: * Mr Eyres and Lady * Mr R.W. Baxter and Lady * Mr and Mrs Blayney * Mr J.Y. McDonald and Lady * Mr and Mrs Foster * Mr and Mrs Elston * Mr Cornell and Lady * President of the Amalgamated Miners Association and Lady * Mr and Mrs Aicher * Cr and Mrs Pearse * Mrs Irwin * Mr and Mrs Aikins * Dr Hardy and Lady * Mr Sutherland and Lady * Mr Ross and Lady * Mr and Mrs Webb * Mr and Mrs Treloar * Dr Vale * Mrs Bendelack * Chairman Stock Exchange and Lady * Cr and Mrs Elsworth * Mr Middleton and Lady * Chairman Water Commission and Lady * Cr and Mrs Shoppeeballarat school of mines, new classrooms, c. carty salmon, buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - River Control in New Zealand and Victoria, 1941
... This book was commissioned by the State Rivers and Water... This book was commissioned by the State Rivers and Water Supply ...This book was commissioned by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission on the recommendation of Frank E. Old, Minister of Water Supply to meet the need for a comprehensive and progressive policy of river improvement. This book was presented to Milton King, the father of the donor Neville King.Khaki coloured hard cover book. 131 pp. Black and white illustrations and diagrams. Author H.G.Strom, BCE, AMIE. Australia. Neville King CollectionM R King 29/08/41 written in pencil inside the front cover.water supply, rivers, h g strom -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Lake Eppalock
... Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Aileen and John Ellison.... Published by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Aileen ...BHS CollectionTwo small pamphlets. One titled "Guide to relaxation" Eppalock in details compiled and printed offset in Bendigo by Cambridge Press. the other "Lake Eppalock" ceremony to mark the completion of the Eppalock Dam, the Eppalock pumping station and the pipeline to Bendigo; Friday 17 April 1964. Published by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.lake eppalock, 1964 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEVILLE KING COLLECTION: MINISTER'S VISIT TO COLIBAN DISTRICT
... ''State rivers and water supply commission Coliban system... CIVIL ENGINEERING Water supply coliban Manilla folder titled ...Manilla folder titled: Minister's visit to Coliban district on Friday 3rd November, 1967. Inside the itinerary, a map of the Coliban system of waterworks, a one page Coliban water investigation committee invitation to lunch November 3rd, 1967 with all the names of the people invited and a three page report titled ''State rivers and water supply commission Coliban system of waterworks''civil engineering, water supply, coliban -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: LAURISTON RESERVOIR AUCTION, September 16th/17th 1941
... and 17th , 1941. By order of the State Rivers and Water Supply... and Water Supply Commission, Melbourne. J. H. Curnow & Son ...Catalogue of Sale By Auction of buildings, timber, stores, rails, tools, scrap iron, and contractors machinery and equipment. Auction to be held Tuesday and Wednesday September 16th and 17th , 1941. By order of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission, Melbourne. J. H. Curnow & Son, Auctioneers & Machinery Salesmen, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne 3000 and Mitchell Street Bendigo Victoria 3550. To be held at Lauriston reservoir, Lauriston (near Kyneton).J.H. Curnow & Son, 31 Queen Street Melbourne.government, state, lauriston reservoir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EPPALOCK RESERVOIR ON THE CAMPASPE, STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY 1960
... of the Eppalock Reservoir. Printed on front cover 'State Rivers and Water... Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. Construction ...Booklet, 23 pages, detailing the construction of the Eppalock Reservoir. Printed on front cover 'State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. Construction of the Eppalock Reservoir on the Campaspe River'. Photograph on front cover shows the Campaspe River at Eppalock. Water flowing over the existing weir. Information contained in the booklet pertains to the history of weirs along the Campaspe and the development of the Eppalock project. Black and white photos of opening ceremony of build and historical photos of weirs.bendigo, waterworks, eppalock weir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - General Receipts for Government Departs within the City of Bendigo, 1968
... of Bendigo 1. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission - Golden... within the City of Bendigo 1. State Rivers and Water Supply ...Parry CollectionGeneral Receipts for Government Departs within the City of Bendigo 1. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission - Golden Square Office 2. Bendigo Sewerage Authority, 1967-68 Installments 3. City of Bendigo rates 1967-68 for 3 Yandoit St - John S. Parry 4. City of Bendigo 30/5/69 Part Payment of rates receipt 5. City of Bendigo Receipt of $1 for black and white labrador cross.history, bendigo, j s parry collection, city of bendigo council rates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR SPEAKS 1 MAY 1965
... of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Golden Square, BLB... of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Golden Square, BLB ...The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks', with the date in black ink across the top of the first page - 1/5/65. Topics include : the Central Plant Depot of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Golden Square, BLB Corporation, invitations to the Mayoral Ball, opening ceremony of Golden Square High School, need for development and improved organisation with sporting facilities for girls, and street lighting.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. b.l.b. corporation. central plant depot. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Arnall & Jackson: Printers & Stationers, Victorian Municipal Directory and Gazetteer : Also Commonwealth Guide and the Water Supply Record for 1928
... Supply (State Rivers and Water Supply Commission).... and the Water Supply Record for 1928. The volume contains 846 pages ...The Victorian Municipal Directory provided annual details, and later bi-annual details, of all councils. Published by Arnall & Jackson (Printers and Stationers), copies were published in 'cloth' for sixteen shillings and 'half roan' for eighteen shillings. This copy was owned by Cr C.S.Parry. Elected to the Kew City Council as a representative of North Ward, Cr Parry was elevated to the position of Mayor in 1931. It, together with five other editions, was presented to the Kew Historical Society in 1987 by his grandson.Bound copy of the Victorian Municipal Directory and Gazetteer: Also Commonwealth Guide and the Water Supply Record for 1928. The volume contains 846 pages and includes sections on: - Comparative table – Municipal Returns for Twenty-one Years. - Index to Townships, Parishes and Railway Stations. - Changes and appointments. - Commonwealth of Australia (Constitution, Parliament, Departments and Officers). - State of Victoria (Parliament, Departments and Officers / Boards, Institutions, Trusts and Loans). - Municipalities in Victoria (Cities and Towns, Boroughs, Shires). - Water Supply (State Rivers and Water Supply Commission).non-fictionThe Victorian Municipal Directory provided annual details, and later bi-annual details, of all councils. Published by Arnall & Jackson (Printers and Stationers), copies were published in 'cloth' for sixteen shillings and 'half roan' for eighteen shillings. This copy was owned by Cr C.S.Parry. Elected to the Kew City Council as a representative of North Ward, Cr Parry was elevated to the position of Mayor in 1931. It, together with five other editions, was presented to the Kew Historical Society in 1987 by his grandson. victoria -- registers -- periodicals., victoria -- directories., water-supply -- victoria -- directories., municipal government -- victoria -- periodicals., cities and towns -- victoria -- directories. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Camp 13 Hospital, 1956
... by the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission Construction Branch c... the occupation of the camp by the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission ...Photos taken by Col McTaggart engaged in the removal of the original Camp 13 hospital building after the occupation of the camp by the State Rivers & Water Supply Commission Construction Branch c.1956. The building, bought by Mr. Henry, was transported to Corop in three sections, the high central section now a private residence located on the cnr. Midland Highway and Lake Cooper Road, the two outer sections converted to a house in Lake Cooper Road.Black & White, two A4 sized photos of Camp Hospital.tatura, camp 13 hospital, german pows, corop, photography, photograph, slides, film -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Historical - SECV x3, Three Decades. The Story of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria from its Inception to December 1948, First Published March 1949
... that period. It includes brown coal and water power. The Commission.... It includes brown coal and water power. The Commission was to develop ...At the time of writing this book The State Electricity Commission of Victoria had been in existence for 30 years. This book tells something of its progress and achievements during that period. It includes brown coal and water power. The Commission was to develop and use these natural resources through the expertise and experience of the Commissioners, its staff and employees. Historical: Chapter 5 "The War Years - and Kiewa." describes the early stages of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Photos, map and diagrams of the Kiewa Scheme are also included. Hard cover blue bound book with the SECV insignia and the title "Three Decades" both in gold on the front cover. Book includes coloured and black and white photos.Handwritten inside front cover: "Bob Burnett". Title page: hand written in print and crossed out: "L.D.Miller / Tawonga". Not crossed out - "(Cheryl)"state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. bogong high plains. pretty valley. kiewa valley. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Snowy Water Inquiry, Snowy Water Inquiry Final Report, 1998
... The Snowy Water Inquiry was commissioned in 1998... gippsland The Snowy Water Inquiry was commissioned in 1998 ...The Snowy Water Inquiry was commissioned in 1998 with a brief to recommend environmental water release options to the Commonwealth, Victorian, and NSW Governments so that corporatisation of the Snowy Mountains Scheme could proceed. These release options related to the Snowy River below Jindabyne, the Murray River and other rivers associated with the Scheme. The Inquiry objectives were that the recommendations would not adversely impact on water supplies to existing irrigators or the viability of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. (ref snowyhydro.com.au)This report contains information about water allocation and uses of the Snowy River.A book of 160 pp - Snowy River Inquiry Final report 23rd October 1998. Submitted to the Governments of New South Wales and Victoria / Commissioner: The Hon. Robert Webster. On the front cover are three aerial photographs of the Snowy River and Snowy Hydro Scheme. The book contains maps and photographs. snowy-river snowy-hydro snowy-mountains government-inquiry -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Hume Dam: 100 Questions for a Centenary, Howard C Jones, 2019
... was constructed for the River Murray Commission by the New South Wales... was constructed for the River Murray Commission by the New South Wales ...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 - BUSH COLLECTION: ASSORTED INVOICES/RECEIPTS RE BUSH FAMILY, 1926-1939
... and Water Supply Commission, City of Bendigo, Bendigo Sewerage..., 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 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, The East Residence, Bedford Rd
... of the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission in 1936, and received... Rivers and Water Supply Commission in 1936, and received C.B.E ...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. -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Beechworth FCV District office sign
... ), Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water, Alpine Resorts Commission...), Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water, Alpine Resorts Commission ...This sign proudly hung outside the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) Beechworth office which is now site of the Forestry Heritage Museum. The granite building in the Beechworth's historic precinct was once the Gold Warden's Office and is one of the town's original buildings. The FCV was the main government authority responsible for management and protection of State forests in Victoria between 1918 and 1983. The Commission was responsible for ″forest policy, prevention and suppression of bushfires, issuing leases and licences, planting and thinning of forests, the development of plantations, reforestation, nurseries, forestry education, the development of commercial timber harvesting and marketing of produce, building and maintaining forest roads, provision of recreation facilities, protection of water, soils and wildlife, forest research and making recommendations on the acquisition or alienation of land for forest purposes″. The Forests Commission had a long and proud history of innovation and of managing Victoria's State forests but in September 1983 lost its discrete identity when it was merged into the newly formed Victorian Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands (CFL) along with the Crown Lands and Survey Department, National Park Service, Soil Conservation Authority and Fisheries and Wildlife Service. After the amalgamation the management of State forests and the forestry profession continued but the tempo of change accelerated, with many more departmental restructures occurring over the subsequent four decades. Responsibilities are currently split between the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), Forests Fire Management Victoria (FFMV), Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water, Alpine Resorts Commission, the State Government-owned commercial entity VicForests and the privately owned Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP).Large office sign. Hand painted in traditional FCV mission brown and gold colour scheme. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Detail plan and explanation, Department of Public Works, N.S.W, 1927
... and Water Supply Commission of Victoria who are the Constructing... and Water Supply Commission of Victoria who are the Constructing ...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.2. Detail Plan and Section. Starting from the New South Wales and there will be an earthen embankment 430 feet 6 inches long which is retained by the North Wing Wall. Then come the sluice section 284 feet 3 inches long, the spillway 720 feet long and the South Wing Wall, making a total length of 1,042 feet 6 inches of concrete wall. Beyond the South Wing Wall is earth embankment again to a length of 3,827 feet. The Full Supply Level is R.L.626.00 and allowance has been made for a surcharge of 9 feet. A road will run along the top of the dam at R.L.642.00. The sluice section contains seven offlets, the three nearest the north wing wall being 13 feet in diameter for hydro-electric purposes and the other four 9 feet in diameter for regulation purposes only. There are to be stony sluice gates on the upstream ends of the outlets and needle valves on the downstream ends. The shock of the discharged water will be taken by a stilling pool. Trash racks will protect the intake ends of the outlets. Next comes the spillway section, which is curved on the downstream face, and carried up to within 15 feet of the full supply level. Above that will be a series of piers between which will be the flood gates and on top of which the roadway will be carried. The gates will be 20 feet wide and 15 feet high and will be 29 in number. They will slide down the face of the wall when opened for the escape of the water. The investigation of the control of this cascade of water was made by means of a model and as a result the form of “bucket” or energy dissipater shown on the section of the spillway was decided upon. The earth embankment in Victoria is being constructed by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria who are the Constructing Authority for that State under the River Murray Waters Agreement. The core of the embankment is of concrete 6 feet wide at the base tapering to 2 feet at the top end and is reinforced with steel rods from the level of the decomposed rock upwards. On the downstream side, at about natural surface level, is a tunnel for drainage and inspection purposes. Above the tunnel is a vertical layer of large stones to drain any seepage to the tunnel. Against the core wall is packed selected material of as impervious a character as can be got locally and beyond that the bank is carefully built up in horizontal layers by means of horses and wheel scoops. The upstream slope is 3-to-1 hardening to 2½-to-1 at the top and the downstream slope is 2½-to-1 hardening to 2.07-to-1 at the top. The thrust of the upstream toe is taken by a mass of granite blocks, and this face is protected by concrete laid in situ. The width of the bank at base is 650 feet and at top 32 feet.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume weir diagrams, hume plan details -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Weapon - Cannon, Alexander Hall and Son, c. 1855
The Schomberg Cannon was recovered from the 1855 wreck of the SCHOMBERG in 1974 by Flagstaff Hill divers Peter Ronald, Colin Goodall and Gary Hayden. The wreck site was discovered in August 1973 by Stan McPhee and John Laidlaw. ABOUT THE SCHOMBERG When SCHOMBERG was launched in 1855, she was considered the “Noblest ship that ever floated on water.” SCHOMBERG’s owners, the Black Ball Line, commissioned the ship for their fleet of passenger liners. The ship was built by Alexander Hall of Aberdeen at a cost of £43,103. It was constructed with three skins: one planked fore and aft and two diagonally planked, fastened together with screw-threaded trunnels (wooden rails). Its first-class accommodation was simply luxurious; velvet pile carpets, large mirrors, rosewood, birds-eye maple, mahogany, soft furnishings of satin damask; an oak-lined library and a piano. Overall she had accommodation for 1000 passengers. At the launch, the SCHOMBERG’s 34-year-old master, Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, had promised Melbourne in 60 days, "with or without the help of God." James Nicol Forbes was born in Aberdeen in 1821 and rose to fame with his record-breaking voyages on the famous Black Ball Line ships; MARCO POLO and LIGHTNING. In 1852 in the MARCO POLO he made the record passage from London to Melbourne in 68 days. There were 53 deaths on the voyage but the great news was of the record passage by the master. In 1954 Captain Forbes took the clipper LIGHTNING to Melbourne in 76 days and back in 63 days, this was never beaten by a sailing ship. He often drove his crew and ship to breaking point to beat his own records. He cared little for the comfort of the passengers. On this, the SCHOMBERG’s maiden voyage, he was going to break records. SCHOMBERG departed Liverpool on her maiden voyage on 6 October 1855 flying the sign “Sixty Days to Melbourne”. The ship departed with 430 passengers and 3000 tons of cargo including iron rails and equipment intended to build the Melbourne to Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. She also carried a cow for fresh milk, pens for fowls and pigs, and 90,000 gallons of water for washing and drinking. It also carried 17,000 letters and 31,800 newspapers. The ship and the cargo was insured for $300,000, a fortune in those times. The winds were poor as she sailed across the equator, slowing SCHOMBERG’s journey considerably. Land was first sighted on Christmas Day, at Cape Bridgewater near Portland, and Captain Forbes followed the coastline towards Melbourne. Forbes was said to be playing cards when called by the Third Mate Henry Keen, who reported land about 3 miles off, Due in large part to the captain's regarding a card game as more important than his ship, it eventually ran aground on a sand spit near Curdie's Inlet (about 56 km west of Cape Otway) on 26 December 1855, 78 days after leaving Liverpool. The sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to SCHOMBERG and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS QUEEN at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS QUEEN approached the stranded vessel and all of SCHOMBERG’s passengers and crew were able to disembark safely. The SCHOMBERG was lost and with her, Forbes’ reputation. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the SCHOMBERG. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Later one plunderer found a case of Wellington boots, but alas, all were for the left foot! Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. In 1864 after two of the men drowned when they tried to reach SCHOMBERG, salvage efforts were abandoned. Parts of the SCHOMBERG were washed ashore on the south island of New Zealand in 1870, nearly 15 years after the wreck. The wreck now lies in 825 metres of water. Although the woodwork is mostly disintegrated the shape of the ship can still be seen due to the remaining railway irons, girders and the ship’s frame. A variety of goods and materials can be seen scattered about nearby. Flagstaff Hill holds many items salvaged from the SCHOMBERG including a ciborium (in which a diamond ring was concealed), communion set, ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and a photograph from the SCHOMBERG. One of the SCHOMBERG bells was in the old Warrnambool Library. The Schomberg cannon is currently on loan to the Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre.The SCHOMBERG collection is of historical and archaeological significance at a State level, listed on the Victorian Heritage Register VHR S612. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the SCHOMBERG is significant for its association with the Victorian Heritage Registered shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the SCHOMBERG. The SCHOMBERG collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger ship. The shipwreck collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be the fastest and most luxurious of its day. The SCHOMBERG collection meets the following criteria for assessment: Criterion A: Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion B: Possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion C: Potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Victoria’s cultural history.Cannon; 6-POUNDER (6pdr) smooth bore cannon, mounted on a wooden frame. The cannon has a metal lug on each side. It is commonly known as the Schomberg cannon. It was recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg in 1974.warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, cannon, the schomberg cannon, schomberg cannon, peterborough, 1855, sailing ship -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Kiewa River in flood at Clover Dam
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. Clover Dam and Power Station were built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. 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 ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas 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.Black and white photograph of Clover Dam with Kiewa River in flood. .5mm white boarder on 3 sides of photo.Handwritten on back of photograph in black pen - Kiewa in flood. Clover Dam.clover dam, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Clover Dam
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. Clover Dam and Power Station were built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. 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 ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas 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.Black and white photograph of Clover Dam buildings and Kiewa River. Has a .4cm white border around photograph Printed on bottom left corner of photograph in white - Clover Flatclover dam, secv