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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1960s
This photo was taken in the 1960s from a northeast position looking down towards Lake Sambell, the caravan park, and the surrounding area. This photo was taken during a period of rejuvenation for the lake area including the opening of the caravan park in 1959 and the swimming pool area in 1961 (this pool is just visible in the centre of the photo). The popularity of caravanning in Australia exploded during this post-war period of the late 1950s and 1960’s. This popularity was driven by multiple factors, including: the stopping of fuel rations, the accessibility of car ownership through the manufacturing of affordable cars, technological developments in caravan design, and the increase in prosperity and leisure time for many Australians. Lake Sambell is an artificial lake that was developed on the previous site of the Rocky Mountain Mining Company workings and was officially opened by Minister for Lands, Mr Baily, on October 5, 1928. The disused and unattractive remains of the mine were converted into a recreational area intended for swimming, boating, and fishing. The lake is named after Mr L.H. Sambell, shire engineer and secretary of the Forward Beechworth Committee, who advocated for the enhancement of Beechworth into a tourist destination and was central to the planning and establishment of the lake. Funding for the project was raised by both competition funds and donations. Since the construction in 1928 several engineering issues have arisen. In 1939 the water levels were low, and the lake was considered both an eyesore and ‘mudhole’, Beechworth Shire Council sort funding to raise the height of the lake six feet to improve the quality of water. Throughout the 1940s the Beechworth Swimming Club tried to raise awareness and funds to address the structural engineering issues and improve swimming facilities at the lake. R.E. Carter, similar to L.H. Sambell, was a shire engineer who advocated the importance of positioning Beechworth as a tourist destination. Carter held the position from 1954-63 and organised many improvements to the Lake Sambell area including the caravan park in 1959, the lake swimming pool in 1961, water skiing and boating facilities, and increased the lake surface are in 1964. These improvements were financed mainly by grants from the Tourist Development Authority. This photograph is of historical significance as it documents Lake Sambell and the surrounding area in the 1960s after a phase of enhancements to improve the appearance and usability for both the people of Beechworth and tourists. It is also of social significance in providing an insight into the increase in leisure time and access to travel during a period of post-war prosperity.Black and white rectangle photograph printed on matte photographic paper and unmounted.Reverse: 1 / [logo KODAK/ VELOX/ PAPER] / C798 / 3535lake sambell, lake sambell caravan park, lake sambell swimming pool, caravan park, caravanning 1960s, rocky mountain mining company, l.h. sambell, r.e. carter, beechworth swimming club, forward beechworth committee, minister of lands, tourist development authority, lake swimming, swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, beechworth 1960s, lake sambell fishing, lake sambell boating -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph/Postcard, Postcard - Murray Views No.11. Ringwood Park, Ringwood, Vic
Black and white "Murray Views" postcard featuring Ringwood Park Lake, circa 1948.Post Card - Real Photograph produced in Australia by Murray Views, Gympie, Q. "1948" typewritten on back. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - rural scene, Cape Bridgewater, n.d
Coloured photograph of wind-blown trees and undulating landscape above Bridgewater Lakes (possibly)landscape photography, cape bridgewater, lakes, scenic -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Bogong Village and Lake Guy
Large black and white photo of Bogong Village and Lake Guy dated September 1953Sticker on the back "Bogong Village Management 27 Main Street, Bogong 3699. Facsimile (057) 57 3391 Telephone (057) 57 3300 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - BENDIGO CHINESE TEA HOUSE
Construction of the Chinese Tea House, Nolan Street, Bendigo. Along side Lake Weeroona.buildings, commercial, tea house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - BENDIGO CHINESE TEA HOUSE
Construction of the Bendigo Tea House, Nolan Street, Bendigo. Along side Lake Weeroona.buildings, commercial, tea house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 5 June 1958
Bendigo 1950s. Lake Weeroona 5/6/1958. Bendigo Rowing Club buildings.buildings, organisation, bendigo rowing club, lake weeroona 5/6/1958. bendigo rowing club buildings. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1960
Eppalock. Construction. Machinery excavating what was farming area to make way for Lake Eppalock.Agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1960
Eppalock. Construction. Excavating earth to form Lake Eppalock. Men looking on from the shade.Agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1961
Eppalock. Construction. Young boy fishing in Lake Eppalock. Markings: Eppalock Dam 1961.Kodakcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1964
Eppalock. Construction. Piping in engine room at Lake Eppalock. People walking across walkway.agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock, eppalock. construction. piping in engine room at lake eppalock. people walking across walkway. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - VAL DENSWORTH COLLECTION: LAKE EPPALOCK, 1986
Negative. Lake Eppalock spillway, water running over spillway. Dated November 1986slide, bendigo, lake eppalock, lake eppalock spillway overflow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - VAL DENSWORTH COLLECTION: LAKE EPPALOCK, 1986
Negative. Lake Eppalock spillway, Campaspe River at the base of the spillway. Dated November 1986slide, bendigo, lake eppalock, lake eppalock spillway campaspe river -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - VAL DENSWORTH COLLECTION: LAKE EPPALOCK, 1986
Negative. Lake Eppalock spillway, water running over spillway. Dated November 1986slide, bendigo, lake eppalock spillway, water running over spillway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA VILLA & 180 MINE, 1870
Composite Panoramic Black and White Photograph showing Fortuna Villa & surrounds with Lake in foregroundplace, building, residential, fortuna villa, mine, mining, fortuna, george lansell, christopher ballerstedt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - AHQ,SURVEY REGT, FORTUNA,BENDIGO, April 1970
Slide. AHQ, Survey Regt, Fortuna, Bendigo. Fortuna lake in foreground with a building at rear.slide, bendigo, ahq, survey regt, fortuna, bendigo., ahq, survey regt, fortuna, bendigo. -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image
Rankins Almond Orchard, later Pyles and named Tarrangower, Cocks Pioneer Ponds.orchard, mine, el dorado, eldorado, cocks pioneer -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1950 c
Zepher was built by Don Mitchelson in Rosebud Victoria. It was bought by G Peel and J Mitchelson to be converteed to passenger launch Sea Bird in 1952Black and white photograph of twin screw couta boat Zepher Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, fires -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1940 c
Black and white photograph of fishing boat Lawrita at wharf opposite Glenara Lakes Entranceboats and boating, tourism, jetties -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of fishing boat Minataur wrecked on beach opposite Lakes Entranceboats and boating, waterways, fishing industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1950 c
May be TamboriteBlack and white photograph of fishing boat at wharf on Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, fishing industry -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bulmer, 1950 c
Also three other black and white photographs of wedding of Joyce and Graham Lukes Bride and Groom 05441.1 Bride 5441.2 and bride and bridesmaid and flower girl 05441.3Black and white photograph of wedding party of Joyce and Graham Lukes Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, teachers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, LERHS, Richard Captain Harrison Memoirs, 2017c
Copy of records of the inquiry into the death of Aboriginal women hopping kitty at the Gippsland Lakes Victoriaaboriginals, crime -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
Also a black and white photograph of wedding group bride and groom with attendents 05241.1 9 x 14 cmBlack and white photograph proof of unknown bride possibly Duggins Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, fashion -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2018
Colour photograph of Peter Egan descendant of early fishing family of Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1930 c
Also a black and white photograph of view of entrance with a steamer at sea and steamer Tamar in waterway 05277.1Black and white photograph of walkway to signal station at New Works Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Newspaper - Newspapers, 2010
Newspapers bound in cardboard cover, part of ongoing collection commenced in January 1990Collection of Lakes Post covering the period 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010documents, newspapers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Archive - Documents, 1966
This archive box needs to be referred to with VTMH 10125Archive box containing various correspondence relating to Lake Tyers Beach Progress Associationreference book -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999c
Glass fronted photograph, approx 17 members of pipe band, some identified in separate emailLarge glass fronted framed photograph of Lakes Entrance RSL Highland Pipe Bandphotography, photographs, slides, film -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2003
Also a second colour photograph of Tarpeena aground from another angle 05070.1Colour photograph of trawler Tarpeena aground off Western Pier Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, transport