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. To ensure preservation of the album and its contents, the images and information pages have all been digitised. It is assumed that over the past 70 to 80 years there has been some loss of contrast due to fading, and probably detail. Thus, each photo was enhanced in several steps. Digitalisation of the album was completed by Eric Eulenstein in Wodonga in April 2002. The position of Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs was a British cabinet-level position created in 1925 and responsible for British relations with the Dominions — Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Newfoundland, and the Irish Free State — and the self-governing Crown colony of Southern Rhodesia.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. Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Dedication page recording the presentation of the album to 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M.P" and his visit to Albury in 1927. “DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W./ PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE L.C.M.S. AMERY, F.C., M.P.,/ SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DOMINION AFFAIRS/ on the/ OCCASION OF HIS VISIT/ to the /HUME RESERVOIR/ on/ 2ND NOVEMBER 1927, /WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE NEW SOUTH WALES CONSTRUCTING AUTHORITY./(SIGNED) T.R. BAVIN, Premier & Colonial Treasurer./ E.A. BATTENSHAW, Minister for Public Works & Railways and Constructing Authority for New South Wales/ C. TYLE, Under Secretary for Public Works”hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme

Collection of 4 photos of Mullum Mullum Creek Improvement Works. Sign on wire fence: "Mullum Mullum Creek Improvement Works Stage 1", "This work consists of rock lining the creek banks and the construction of small rock weirs. The work will stabilize and control erosion". Estimated Cost $250,000. Undated, but phone number does not have "9" prefix. Possibly early-mid 1980's?(Photo V0174 is a duplicate of V0173 and was not scanned. There is no photo V0172)Nothing written on photograph.

This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 8. Types of Workmen's Dwellings in the New South Wales Township. hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, workmen's dwellings hume

The Blackburn South Post Office was in 1962 housed in a building originally built as a P.O. for the 1956 Olympics games. It was located in the grounds of the M.C.C. and was transported to the Blackburn South site. Demolished c1970s. Information supplied by Stan Hander, 34Drummond Street, Blackburn South. He worked near the P.O. during the Olympics.Black and white photo of site of Blackburn Fibrous Plaster Works, Canterbury Road, Blackburn South. On left hand side can be seen the Blackburn South Post Office ( see History below).blackburn fibrous plaster works, blackburn south post office., hander, stan, olympic games

Black and white photo of passenger train, D3 locomotive used on Ringwood line until 1926 passing Blackburn Tile Works which were demolished 1967-1968. This photo was taken in the 1940s.australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, blackburn, d3 loco, train

Stanley Tools took over Turner Industries, Nunawading in 1970Black and white photograph of three men and two women looking at the contents of boxes at Stanley Works, Nunawading. L-R Ken Maguire, Doug Lee, Hula Lynch, Julie Carter and another.lee, doug, macguire, ken, lunch, hula, stanley works pty ltd, cutler, julie, manufacturing, tools

Drawing of Portland Bay showing the proposed harbour. Portland town centre is shown as it Portland Botanic Gardens and Battery Hill.Top left: Victorian Harbours / Portland / Plan Shewing Works Recommended by / Sir John Coode / in his report dated Dec r 1879 / The proposed works shown by red colour / the extensions to be undertaken in the first instance across by red colour / subsequent extensions and reclamations are coloured brown Top Right: Drawing No. 2 Portland Borough Council stamped top leftportland harbour, sir john coode, portland, plans, drawings, 1800s

Black and white photographTyped below photograph, "Capt. E.T. Miles, Mr. Trethowan (Supervisor of Works), W. Everard, M.P., A.T. Miles - At Maroondah Dam construction 1923-1924".

Faded brown cloth cover with embossed detailing on cover '841, Yours truly A. Ward' and spine 'Complete works of Artemus Ward; Portrait & Facsimile; Chatto & Windus' xi; 518 pages; 20cm; Illus;Handwritten inscription on front page '701' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library.

Rectangular, red cigarette tin with hinged lid edged in gold colour, with the company logo in the centre. The tin contains three small rectangular, cardboard picture cards with the image and name of a boat, a coat, and a goat, as well as three matching word labels. On lid: "Cork Tipped" and "Trade mark" with "Craven "A" " printed in black and gold lettering inside a white oval edged in gold. The Trade Mark oval is surmounted by the top half of a black cat. Under the oval shape: "Virginia Cigarettes" printed in white lettering. Inside the lid: "CRAVEN "A" Cork Tipped Virginia Cigarettes are made from fine imported matured Virginia Tobacco guaranteed pure and absolutely free from adulteration of any kind. WILL NOT AFFECT YOUR THROAT". "CARRERAS LIMITED ARCADIA WORKS".cigarettte containers, smoking equipment

Printed report - four pages - typeset on foolscap paper, dated 16/9/1884 from George Duncan, Engineer Melbourne Tramways Trust, to the Public Works Committee of Parliament and the Melbourne Tramways Trust", "Report to Public Works Committee, Melbourne Tramways Trust" advising on the construction methodology and financial arrangements along with estimates, mode of construction whether by day labour or by contractors, gives a summary of mileage (was some 33miles of cable and 15 miles of horse), estimates and proposed lines showing whether horse or cable.9/1884trams, tramways, mtt, cable trams, melbourne tramways trust, construction, finances, mto co, parliament

Warrnambool was created as a municipality on 7th December 1855, declared a Borough on 1st October 1863, proclaimed a Town on 2nd February 1883, and a City on 8th April 1955. This booklet is of significance as it shows the governance of the Town of Warrnambool in 1898, fifteen years after Warrnambool was proclaimed as a town.A 54 page bound paper booklet with a green cover. The inside front page has a handwritten Government Gazette reference to the proclamation of Warrnambool as a town.Town of Warrnambool By-Laws and Regulations Warrnambool M Hassett "The Reporter" Printing Works Timor Street 1898 Higgins & Parrington handwritten in inkwarrnambool, town of warrnambool, municipal bylaws and regulations

See the attached sheets from the TOOLCHEST magazine setting out the history of Turners and the Stanley Works.Large metal sign which was installed on an entrance gate. Sign reads 'The Stanley Works Pty Ltd INWARD GOODS STORE'An arrow under which it reads The Stanley Works Pty Ltdstreet furniture, signs

Set of two pamphlets issued by Yarra trams for tramways works during 2020 1 - hanging strip type notice for Metro Tunnel works - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar for Flinders St work - route 70, 75 and City Circle tram service changes for work in Flinders St, between Monday 23 March and Sunday 29 March 2020. 2 - hanging strip type notice for Plenty Rd works on route 86 - cut to fit around a strap hanger bar - 2 copies held. From Saturday 21 March to Sunday 29 March. 3 - hanging strip type notice for safe travel on buses due to corona virus. Was found on Route 70 tram. Have Yarra Trams PTV and Vic Govt. logos along with printing dates.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, trackwork, route 70, route 75, route 86, city circle, metro tunnel

Sydney Smith (1771-1845) was an English writer and a Reverend of the Anglican Church. He founded the Edinburgh Review, an intellectual and cultural magazine. The Reverend Sydney Smith wrote this book about his works. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison. The book is of interest as it has the conditions of borrowing a book from the Mechanic's Institute pasted onto the front cover, including the cost of a Quarterly Subscription, written by Secretary Geo. D. Alston. Thomas Longman founded his publishing firm in 1724 in London by the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, including Longman, Green, Reader and Dyer (1865-1880), the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book is of special interest as it has the conditions and cost of borrowing from the Mechanics' Institute pasted onto the front cover, which gives insight into the importance placed on being able to borrow a book from the library. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green & Co. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.The Works of The Rev Sydney Smith Author: The Rev Sydney Smith Publisher: Longmans, Green, Reader, & Dyer, London Date: 1869 Edition: A new edition Crimson hardcover book with a green sticker attached to the cover and all covered in clear plastic. The green sticker gives details and the cost of a subscription to the library and borrowers' rules. Inscriptions are on the spine in embossed gold, and on the fly are a stamp and several handwritten characters. The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on spine: "PAT 824 SMI" Label/sticker on front cover includes the print: "Mechanics' Institute" "Subscription 2s. 6d. per Quarter payable in advance" "Geo. D Alston" "Secretary" Sticker; a green sticker pasted to the front cover "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" Stamp on Fly "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Sticker on front endpaper "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Handwritten on fly: "M" "102" "G 29 (crossed out" "1179" "3" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longman green reader dyer, sydney smith, rev. sydney smith, sydney smith biography, works of the rev. sydney smith, 1869, edinburgh times, secretary geo. d. alston., mechanics' institute subscription, geo. d. alston

,1 - pamphlet - 4 fold DL, titled "Tram improvement works routes 48, 70, 109 and 112" - May and July 2008 - installation of curves at Wellington Parade, Spring and Flinders St and for Spring Macarthur and Collins St along with tram stop works. Has a map and project details. .2 - Pamphlet - 3 fold DL - "Tram service changes St Kilda Road - tram track renewal" - April 2012 - between commercial road and Domain Interchange. Has map. Both have State Govt and Yarra trams logos.trams, tramways, trackwork, new tramway, spring st, flinders st, junction, collins st, wellington parade, macarthur st, st kilda road, domain interchange, commercial road

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Lotto. Box title "THE POPULAR GAME OF LOTTO". Inside the lid are a set of instructions for playing the game of "Lotto or House". The game was manufactured "solely at Chad Valley Works, Harborne, England. Beside the rules, in pencil is the name "P. Knight", presumably the owner of the game. chad valley works, lotto

2 photographs- 1 sepia, 1 black and white. 1 typed document detailing history of Frank Kenworthy written by Ron Jackson (nephew of Frank and Molly Kenworthy).Image shows the F. Kenworthy Garage & Motorbody Works premises in Maroondah Highway Ringwood about 1920. Also shows various old horse drawn vehicles at side and front of building.

Coloured linocutVerso: Signed and dated l.r. in pencil "E.L. Spowers 1933" Titled l.l. in pencil "The Works - Yallourn". Editioned: "4/30". Inscription l.r., pencil "Linocut L2 /2 /5"yallourn, power station

Debate about water supply and its planning and development took place in the Bacchus Marsh region from the 1850s through into the twentieth century. This plan was part of documentation to support an application for an additional loan of money from the Ministry of Water Supply to the Bacchus Marsh Shire Water Supply Trust. The plan includes the route of a proposed water channel in the Parwan area, and other features of water supply infrastructure such as the location of standpipes and gates are also shown on the plan.A single page paper map showing a general plan for the supply of water in the Bacchus Marsh area.The plan shows the route of the 'Main Channel' near the Werribee River and a proposed route for a Parwan Channel. The location of 'Dryden's House' near the Werribee River is also shown and the locations of land held by T. (Tom) Oliver and the Racecourse Reserve in Maddingley. Scale 40 chains to 1 inch. The plan is signed by Bacchus Marsh Shire Engineer, W.E. Standfield. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. General Plan of Water Supply Works in the Shire of Bacchus Marsh. Accompanying application for 2nd additional Loan. Original Waterworks district. Additional area. W.E. Standfield, 30/8/87.water supply, water supply maps, water supply bacchus marsh, irrigation, bacchus marsh victoria maps