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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Canoe Club, 1920s
Lasercopy from a tiny snapshot set in oval frame from Pont family collection, original labelled 'Port Melbourne Canoe Club'. Shows six women and capsized canoe in shallow bay water. Badly faded. Title may be facetious. (See 115.04.)sport - canoeing, les pont, port melbourne canoe club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Report on the storm water drainage of Port Melbourne, 14 Jun 1904
Amongst items donated to the Society by Bill Thakray.Report on the storm-water drainage of Port Melbourne. Report to Mayor and Councillors of the Town of Port Melbourne, 1904.engineering - canals and drainage, bill thakray -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Timber planking section, Outfall Timber Drain Reconstruction, c. 1927
This section of timber was cut from a large quantity of the abandoned timber outfall drain during reconstruction by Melbourne Water. Made available to the PMH&PS by Paul Balassone.Section of timber cut from part of the old abandoned timber outfall drain at Esplanade East during reconstruction 2004engineering - canals and drainage, melbourne water -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Melbourne Water, Community Bulletin port Melbourne Pump Station Essential Works, Feb 2020 - Apr 2021
Built c.1897, the pumps drain the larger Port Melbourne area to Port Phillip Bay. It was identified that the pumps were at the end of their serviceable life & would need to be renewed.Five Community Bulletins outlining the work to be done on the Port Melbourne Pumping Staion.pumping station, melbourne water -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Pier, Port Melbourne, c.1950
B & W photograph of three adults and two children in a rowing boat with Station Pier, Port Melbourne, in the background. One other child stands in the water.transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Interior of Pumping Station, Esplanade West, Port Melbourne, John KIRBY, 11 Nov 2014
Photos of interior of the Esplanade West Pumping station taken by donor with permission of Melbourne Water.Digital images of the interior of the Esplanade West Pumping Station.pumping station, esplanade west, melbourne water, utilities -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Vathi Harbour, Ithaca Greece, c1970s
Vathi is the main town of Ithaca where the municipal offices, local high school, medical centre and other services are located. It is one of the most natural ports in Greece. Ferries from the mainland used to dock at Vathi however, now arrive at the port of Piso Aetos. In middle of the harbour is the tiny islet of Lazaretos where the church of Ag Sotiros (the Saviour) stands. During the period of English rule, Lazaretos functioned as a quarantine station. The buildings erected by the British later served as a prison. However these were destroyed during the earthquakes of 1953 and later demolished. Lazaratos is now popular with young couples who chose to marry in the church. A coloured photograph overlooking the harbour of Vathi, the main town and port on Ithaca. Houses are built around the water's edge and along the lower slopes of the mountains. A small islet, known as Lazaretos, is visible in the middle of the harbour. harbours, vathi -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - COR/BP tank farm clean-up, Alison Kelly, Aug 1990
Shot when Alision Kelly was caretaker at the nearby 'Mission Art Centre' and displayed there and at the Port Melbourne LibraryFour colour photos of bulldozer working on clean up process on site of former COR/BP tank farm - view to south. Archivally mounted on vertical strip of white card and enclosed in mylar. Photos all looking south; views of equipment scooping out hydro-carbons, soil from pit filled with ground water; top to bottom: Williamstown and Webb Dock in background; white Toyota EAY-921 right foreground; close up; close up; Princes Pier in left backgroundInk on back: 'A. Kelly 645 2324'town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, environment, alison kelly -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Canal at Fishermen's Bend, 1886
View of canal at Fishermen's Bend 1886. East end - showing inflow of water, during flooding.On rear: SLTF 919.45 M48F Views of canal at Fishermen's Bend 1886. View No 5 - General view East end - inflow of water.engineering - canals and drainage -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Renewal of storm water drain, Esplanade West, Port Melbourne, Janet Bolitho, Jul 2002
Five coloured photographs of renewal of storm water drain Esplanade West. .01 Esplanade East Street sign .02 Digging .03 Putting in pipe .04 large casing on end of crane .05 Workersbuilt environment - civic, engineering - canals and drainage, natural environment, sandridge lagoon, esplanade east, hmas lonsdale, stormwater drain, melbourne and metropolitan board of works -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Sink-hole, Liardet Street, Port Melbourne, 17 Dec 2014
In the early hours of Tuesday 16 December, 2014 a water main burst in Liardet St. The resulting sink-hole swallowed two cars and left a massive hole which took 8 days to repair and re-open the road. Several houses on the city side of Liardet St suffered water damage and water also entered the underground car park of the apartment block on the beach side.Photos taken of the damage and vehicle recoveries when a sink-hole opened up on Liardet Street on Tuesday 16 December 2014.built environment - domestic, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, engineering - canals and drainage, liardet street, water supply, fran egan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Administration Building roof, J Kitchen & Sons, Port Melbourne, Lionel Layfield, 2014 - 2015
Photographs taken by ex-employee of Kitchen's, Lionel Hayfield (refer catalogue numbers 3411 and 3412) just before the building sold to "The Block" - a Channel 9 TV program. See also cat nos 3846, 3847 and 3848The roof series of colour photographs taken inside, and from, the J Kitchen & Sons Administration Building on Ingles St Port Melbourne. Details on the back of photographs. .01-.10 - views on and from the roof, including the water system shed.industry - manufacturing, built environment - industrial, built environment - commercial, demolitions, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER, 1938
Cohn Brother's Calendar for December 1938. The Calendar features a painting by the French artist Maurice Levis featuring a painting of a French river flowing through a large castle town, on the left side there is a family of three about to push their boat into the river.. Below the painting has the following text along with the December Calendar itself "Where Life Flows Gently on Its Way From Painting by Maurice Levis For All Ocasionals 6 0'CLOCK LAGER and 7 0'CLOCK STOUT COHN BROS. LTD. Aerated Water and Cordial Manufacturers BENDIGO and SWAN HILL. The Calendar itself also has dates left behind by its first owner such as the anniversary of his Father's death on the 1st and two other dates on the 19th and 20th that are slightly difficult to read.bendigo, history, cohn brothers, cohn brothers, france, maurice levis -
Melbourne Water
Photograph, North Cocoroc State Primary School, 1950s
As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water. The township of Cocoroc was created in 1894 at the Metropolitan Sewage Farm (now the Western Treatment Plant) to house the workers it employed. The name 'Cocoroc' means 'frog' in the language of the Wathaurung people — the Traditional Owners of the land the treatment plant was built on. By the early 1950s there were nearly 100 houses, a town hall, football ground (and team), swimming pool, tennis courts, four schools and a post office, and by the 1970s some 500 people were living in Cocoroc. As it became too expensive for the MMBW to subsidise, Cocoroc was abandoned. By 1973 most of the houses and other buildings were demolished or moved to Werribee. All that is left now of Cocoroc are two small, empty, concrete swimming pools, a few weatherboard sheds and a big iron water tank. This photograph detailing an exterior view of the North Cocoroc State Primary School, is historically significant as it captures children at play within a purpose built community. The School that was one of four was built to educate the children of the MMBW workers. As the school no longer exists, this photograph is the only tangible evidence left of the building, also showcasing the style of buildings in this era. cocoroc, township, school, mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: ACCOUNTS ESTATE OF ESTHER ISABELLE CANNING, 1893 - 1895
Document. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop - Accounts - Estate of Esther Isabelle Canning. 1 - 1895 - Receipt from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop for allowance to Canning Thos Snr dated Jun 3 1895. 2 - 1895 - Receipt from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop for allowance to Canning John dated Jul 1 1895. 3 - 1895 - Receipt from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop for allowance to Canning Thos dated Aug 1 1895. 4 - 1895 - Receipt from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop for allowance to Canning J dated Aug 27 1895. 5 - 1895 - Receipt from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop for allowance to Canning Thos dated Sep 24 1895. 6 - 1895 - Receipt from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop for allowance to Canning Thos dated Oct 21 1895. 7 - 1895 - Receipt from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop for allowance to Canning Thomas dated Nov 19 1895. 8 - 1893 - Account to Canning Mrs concerning particulars of Will. 9 - 1894 - Rate notice for property situated in High & Elm Streets to Executors of the late Mrs Esther Canning dated Jan 16 1894. 10 - 1894 - Account from Hopper O, Rate Collector, City of Bendigo, Town Hall to Estate of the late Mrs Esther Canning, for property rates. 11 - 1894 - Receipt from Secretary of Water Supply, Bendigo for water rates for property in High St. Received from Gourlay? 12 - 1894 - Acc from Jones T R, Chemist and Druggist, Hargreaves St Sandhurst to Executors of the late Mrs Canning dated Apr 3 1894. 13 - 1894 - Acc from Pritchard Geo, Aerated Water and Cordial Manufacturers, Arnold St, Bendigo to the late Mrs Canning dated Jun 7 1894.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, canning thos snr, canning john, canning thos, canning esther mrs, hopper o, city of bendigo, water supply, jones t r, pritchard geo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: TENNANT CREEK, 1938
... , water bores, approach to town. d/ Letter from J J Stanistreet... Creek, the shortage of water, investors, size of mine, water ...McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Tennant Creek. a/ Envelope from Commercial Union Company Limited, Melbourne. Addressed to Tennant Creek. b/ Letter inside addressed ,dated 23//8/1938, addressed to W Studderd from Gerald J Pigott Letter is introducing Mr F Stanistreet (Bendigo) whom he met on M V Korlana. Mentions holidaying in Java, Malaya & Sumatra. Mr Stanistreet is a pastoralist engaged I sheep raising, will be passing through via Alice springs and Adelaide. His brother a mining man requested him to convey his impressions of the Tennant field. Goes on to ask him to assist where he is able. (written on blue writing paper). c/ Also enclosed in envelope a, was a envelope with a letter inside, on the front addressed to L N Studderd, Esq., Mining Warden, Tennant Creek. Written on the left side, for J J Stanistreet. On back of envelope message to W Studderd. Letter tells about the iron mine in Tennant Creek, the shortage of water, investors, size of mine, water bores, approach to town. d/ Letter from J J Stanistreet Sent, Re Tennants Creek Mines NT. Letters tells how he has seen Tennant Creek mines which have been going for 4 years & holding its own, gold found in pockets, no deep reef has been located so far, Mr Stoddard indicated no field, only gouges shows - that is few men to each shaft, water very scarce cover only.organization, business, mine, mccoll rankin & stanistreet tennant creek mr f stanistreet pastoralist sheep raising w studderd gerald j pigott m v korlana tennant field l n studderd, esq., mining warden, tennant creek gold found in pockets the field was a gouges show -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Aerated Water Bottle
Mr W. H. (Billy) Lewis manufactured soft drinks and cordials of many types in his factory in Woods street south, Donald. An energetic man, Mr. Lewis built up a big business, and supplied surrounding towns and districts as well as shops and customers in the Donald and Watchem areas. In the later stages of operation he was assisted by his son Alf, who died in May, 1952. Mr. W. H. Lewis died in June, 1924. The patronage accorded to the Lewis products enabled Mr Lewis to keep the factory in full production for many years.Aqua codd-neck glass bottle. Four round indents above two neck side crimps. W. H. LEWIS DONALD moulded lengthwise on front. LEMONADE moulded horizontally on back. "M" moulded on base. Glass marble and rubber washer inside. Some inner stain. -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Ann Beggs-Sunter, Lal Lal water tower, Lal Lal Station, November 1995
historic transportColour photo, Lal Lal water tower, Lal Lal Stationlal lal station, water tower -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Old Baths Memorial Garden Plaque, 1993
Colour photograph of Plaque on walls of old Buninyong BathsThe plaque outlines the history of the baths constructed in the 1870's as a water source, their redesign by C.C.P. Wilson and reconstruction by WW1 soldiers and their continuing role within the Buninyong Community.Colour photograph of the Plaque on the wall of old Buninyong Swimming Pool giving history of the Old Baths in Buninyong Botanical GardensOld swimming pool, Buninyong gardens built c 1918, restored 1993-94. Photo taken Jan 1995returned soldiers ww1, buninyong gardens, memorial gardens, buninyong baths, c.c.p. wilson -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Ann Beggs-Sunter, Lal Lal water tower, Lal Lal Station, inside window, November 1991
historic transportColour photo, Lal Lal water tower, Lal Lal Station, inside window, Roy Higgins looking in..lal lal station, water tower, roy higgins -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Colour Photo of Rokewood Water Service Basin, Enfield, Derek Leather, Rokewood Water Service Basin, 1986
Kryal Castle, front view, with castellated walls and twin towers. Photographed 1986An example of late 20 th Century tourist attraction. Still is use.Colour photo of the front view of Kryal Castle mt warrenheip, kryal castle -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph, Colour photograph of Mt. Buninyong picnic area, 1980s
One of a series of photographs taken for Buninyong Shire Council 1980sMount Buninyong was reserved as a public park in 1866.Colour photograph of Mt Buninyong picnic areabuninyong shire council, mount buninyong, recreation, water tower, c.c.p. wilson -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
Envelope Art made during WW2 Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured picture of sun setting over water with palm trees in foregroundTop left - ACF in red star / AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaenvelope art, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Envelope Art
Sent to Mrs McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta from soldier during second world warVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured drawing of small boat and three huts on stilts in water with palm trees and two mountains in background.Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Right side Mrs M acDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaww2, envelope art -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Aaron Robinson et al, Flow by Holly Grace and Aaron Robinson, 2014
Water is key to a thriving community and it is through the representation of water Flow enlivens the space at Bakery Hill. Historically ‘water races’ ran through the valleys of the Greater Ballarat area unearthing the minerals that forged prosperity and wealth. This water still flows today unearthing new possibilities for the community. Possibilities focusing on sustainability, ecology, health and prosperity. Flowing over the site a series of kinetic turbines flutter in the wind creating a contemporary water race. The interactive elements offer visual stimulation enticing people to connect with the artwork and in turn the surrounding spaces. Bakery Hill has great historical significance. It’s connection to the Eureka Stockade and the series of events that were to unfold during the 1850’s was to become the turning point in Australian political history. The placement of each turbine is to mirror a point of history in the timeline of events that occurred during the Eureka Stockade. The Water Race is a symbol of possibilities, the ones created by history and those of modern society. It is a visual timeline that can be read by traversing the site. The connecting turbines that flow and turn in sync are a representation of time passing and the interconnectedness of history with the community that surrounds it. The gateway to Bridge Mall is framed through the placement of each turbine allowing the sense of prosperity and wealth to flow through to the surrounding community. This gateway also references the significance of Bakery Hill reinvigorating the historical site by reconnecting it back to its town centre. The artwork is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of BallaratTwelve steel turbines set on poles with dates attached and a large bronze 'timeline' plaqueFLOW/ Plotting the motion of Wind, Water, History and Time/ by Holly Grace and Aaron Robinson/ This site has great historical significance. It’s connection to the Eureka Stockade and the series of events that unfolded in the 1850’s was to become the turning point in Australian history. The placement of each turbine within this artwork mirrors a point of history in the events that led up to the Eureka Stockade. It is a visual timeline that can be read by traversing the site. The connecting turbines that flow and turn in sync are a representation of time passing. They are a symbol of the community’s connection to their history. 1851 June James Esmond makes the first discovery of gold in Victoria at Clunes./ 1st July The Port Phillip District separates from New South Wales and becomes the Colony of Victoria. It is still subject to British rule./ August Gold is discovered at Buninyong and at Golden Point, Ballarat. Lt-Governor La Trobe introduces the Gold Licence system in an attempt to reduce the colony’s debt./ 20th September First gold licences issued in Ballarat. / 1852 August/ Eureka Lead discovered on the Ballarat goldfields. December Charles La Trobe resigns as Lt-Governor but he is not relieved until 1854/ July – December/ Unrest builds on the various goldfields with protest meetings held in Bendigo and Castlemaine. Bendigo’s Red Ribbon Movement is active on the goldfields and the Bendigo Petition is presented to Lt-Governor./ December/ Charles Hotham is appointed Lt-Governor/ 1854 March/ A bill to extend the Elective Franchise is passed by the Legislative Council and sent to London for the assent of the British Parliament. 22nd June/ Lt-Governor Sir Charles Hotham arrives in Victoria. The colony faces mounting debt and Hotham orders weekly licence hunts in an attempt to increase income./ August/ Hotham is acclaimed during his visit to the Ballarat goldfield./ 13th September? Hotham orders twice-weekly licence hunts to further increase revenue./ September – October/ Miners are experiencing problems – no shafts bottomed on the Eureka Lead for five weeks./ 7th October/ James Scobie is murdered outside the Eureka Hotel. Many diggers believe that publican James Bentley is responsible./ 9th October/ At Scobie’s inquest, Bentley is acquitted, despite strong evidence of his guilt./ 10th October/ Father Smythe’s servant is beaten up by authorities and falsely arrested for not holding a licence./ 15th October/ Mass meeting of miners on Bakery Hill. Catholic miners meet after Mass. // 17th October/ A meeting of up to 10,000 Diggers is held near the Eureka Hotel to protest against Bentley’s acquittal. The meeting results in the burning of the hotel. Three diggers, Westerby, Fletcher and McIntyre, are arrested. Hotham dispatches 400 soldiers to Ballarat. 22nd October/ Another large meeting is held to address grievances. The Catholics send their leaders, Hayes, Kennedy and Manning to meet Rede. The Government Camp is under siege 11th November/ A public meeting on Bakery Hill results in the formal establishment of the Ballarat Reform League and adoption of the League’s proposals./ 21st November/ The enquiry into the Bentley affair is published. It recommends the dismissal of the judge and the establishment of a Royal Commission. 23rd November/ Westerby, Fletcher and McIntyre are convicted of burning the hotel. The Ballarat Reform League demands their release. 27th November/ A deputation from The Ballarat Reform League, including Humffray, Black and Kennedy, meet with Hotham to demand the release of the three prisoners. Hotham does not believe the diggers have the right to “demand anything”, Rede requests reinforcements in Ballarat. 28th November/ Miners attack the troop reinforcements and wagons passing near the Eureka diggings. A drummer boy is seriously wounded. 29th November/ A “Monster Meeting” attended by more than 10,000 diggers is held on Bakery Hill. The Southern Cross flag is flown for the first time. Peter Lalor addresses the miners and a number of diggers burn their licences. 30th November/ A licence hunt occurs in the morning at the order of Commissioner Rede. Another meeting of radical miners is held on Bakery Hill. Peter Lalor becomes leader of the diggers and calls for volunteers. Many diggers wear an oath to defend their rights and liberties under the Southern Cross flag. A number of diggers move to the Eureka Lead and start to erect a stockade. 3rd December In the early hours of Sunday morning 296 soldiers and police led by Captain Thomas proceed from the Government Camp to the Eureka Lead and attack the Stockade. 22 diggers and 7 military are officially listed as being killed. Many others are wounded. Approximately 120 diggers are arrested and marched to the Government Camp. 4th December/ Funeral of some of the fallen diggers and soldiers. Martial Law is proclaimed in Ballarat. Henry Seekamp, editor of the Ballarat Times is charged with seditious libel. 6th December/ Major General Sir Robert Nickle, commander-in-chief of the military forces in the Australian colonies, arrives in Ballarat. 9th December/ General Nickle repeals martial law. 14th December/ The Gold Fields Commission sits for the first time. 18th December/ The first Ballarat sitting of the Gold Fields Commission is held at Bath’s Hotel. 1855 23rd January/ Henry Seekamp is found guilt of sedition and sentenced to three months in prison. 22nd February/ The Eureka trials starts in Melbourne. February to March/ 13 prisoners are tried and acquitted amid great public rejoicing. 27th March Report of the Royal Commission recommends miners’ rights and significant reforms. 10th November/ Peter Lalor and John Basson Humffray are nominated for seats in the legislative Council. 31st December Sir Charles Hotham dies before his resignation takes effect. flow, aaron robinson, holly grace, public art, eureka stockade, bakery hill -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Colour photograph, Aerial view of Lake Bolac and village. After the rain, 2010
Aerial view of Lake Bolac after the drought had broken in late 2010. The fresh-water lake is now full, as are the wetlands. Note the edge of the salt-lake in the bottom right, the Industrial Estate bottom left and centre, the golf course, the current footy oval, Bowling Club, tennis courts and swimming pool with the P-12 College through the trees on the bank of the lake. An Archaeologist might be able to discern the original footy oval bottom centre, built on what was once the town Common (below the industrial buildings),and the second oval (above the salt lake.) The houses are spreading along the west bank of the lake beyond the school.lake bolac, 2010, village, fresh-water lake, salt lake, golf, tennis, bowling, swimming, college, -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Late 1990's
Riddell Road is the continuation of Macedon Street and is on the west side of the town centre. It is the main road to Riddells Creek, the Sunbury airstrip, Sunbury tip and water towers.A coloured photograph of Riddell Road looking west. A red car is in the foreground travelling north and is at the T intersection of Riddell Road and Ligar Street. There are houses along the north side ofRiddell Road and the football ground is on the south side of the road.sunbury football club, riddell road, ligar street, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Cleansing Register, Cleansing Register Shire of Bulla, c1895
This book is hand written in ink a list of occupiers and addresses of properties in Sunbury requiring cleaning of water closets between the years 1895 and 1908. Water closets were used before sewerage was connected to the town.Cloth covered hard cover book with tan colour corners and spine which have small embossed pattern on edges. Gold writing on red background on front cover. Green, black and red colour mottled pages inside front and back covers."Cleansing/Register/..."1890s, shire of bulla, sunbury, george evans collection -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
CLUNES WATER SHED SUPPLY MAP SHEWING THE POSITION OF WATERSHED ECT. FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER FOR DOMESTIC AND MINING PURPOSES TO THE TOWN OF & GOLDMINES IN AND AROUND CLUNES.PHOTOCOPY SECTION OF PHOTOGRAPH AND PLAQUE AND MAP OF CLUNES WATER SUPPLY. SHOWING THE POSITION OF WATERSHED, DAM, WEIR PIPEHEAD RESERVOIR PIPE TRACK.SEE PHOTOGRAPH ON BACK OF HISTORY OF OBJECT.local history, photographs, water supply -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Deborah Halpern (b.1957 Melb) with Malcolm Laurence (b.1974 Melb), Malcolm Laurence, The Spirit of Nillumbik (balustrade panels x11); Location: Eltham Town Square - Main St, Eltham, 2001
In October 2000, Council invited three artists from the region (Deborah Halpern, Matcham Skipper, Tony Trembath) to submit designs for a sculpture / public art work for the Eltham Town Square. The commission was paid for by supermarket giant Safeway (Woolies) as part of its supermarket permit, which required them to contribute to beautification work in the Town Square.This is the first of three parts. The 'Spirit of Nillumbik' is a celebration of the artistic spirit of Eltham and surrounding communities. Each area is identified through the flora and fauna represented in the panels. The work honours the many creative artists and architects, past and present, who have built homes and shaped lives and livelihoods with their unique creative spirit. Halpern describes her work as a public expression of their individual and collective visions. Halpern acknowledges these contributions to our hand-made history and the influence they have on the character and identity of Eltham and Nillumbik. Five picture and six woven balustrades each made out of welded steel / organic wrought iron and coated with wax. Imagery (flora - plants, landscapes and fauna - animals, birds, reptiles, insects) are all based on the local environment. There is also a relevant aboriginal presence amongst each of the panels. Each panel represents the different areas that make up the Shire. 'Water' for Warrandyte, 'Kangaroos' for Christmas Hills, 'Cockatoos and 'Valley Creek Flats' for Hurstbridge, 'Wombats', 'Bluetongues' and 'Possums' for St. Andrews/Kinglake, 'Orchids' for Panton Hill, 'Cows' and 'Grapevines' for the Kangaroo Gound Hill landmark. N/Apublic art, nillumbik, fauna, flora, wrought iron, balustrade, halpern, laurence, kangaroo, eltham town square, spirit, warrandyte, christmas hills, kangaroo ground, hurstbridge, kinglake, panton hill, water, valley creek flats, cockatoos