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 seal incorporates the coat of arms of Melbourne and the United Kingdom, and the motto of the board 'Publica Merces Salus Mea', 'Public Health is my Reward'. Text around the circular edge and in banners below two shields. The banners have leaves entwined. Above the two shields there is a kangaroo in profile beneath sun rays. One shield is part of the Coat of Arms of Melbourne and has a hanging fleece (top left quadrant), whale (top right quadrant), a bull (lower left quadrant) and a three-masted ship (lower right quadrant). The other shield is part of the Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom and has three lions passant (top left and lower right quadrants) representing England, a lion rampant (top right quadrant) representing Scotland and a harp (lower left quadrant) representing Ireland. This MMBW key ring is of historical significance for its association with the former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). The key ring is in a perfect condition and is significant as is represents a proud organisation and represents the organisations historical development of services, a strong theme of the collection. The key ring is aesthetically pleasing while the coat of arms holds great meaning. Gold key ring with the MMBW seal. mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, souvenir, melbourne water, coat of arms, proud, seal, organisation

Whittlesea Shire Councillors and staff outside the Yan Yean Hotel, c.1895. whittlesea councillors, yan yean hotel

CH15/0052award, glass

Small maroon and gold Frig Magnet.Proky Seven R.A.R. Reunion Melbourne, Victoria 3-7 August 2012. Birthplace of the Battalionporky seven r.a.r., reunion

Large Gold Framed Map Of Vietnammap, vietnam

The 'Council' to which the card is addressed is presumed to be St Kilda Council. The Board of Public Health operated from 1890 to 1920 and consisted of a Chairman, the Medical Inspector and seven representatives elected by the councils of municipal districts. Cream coloured card printed in goldStamped '6688' The Board of Public Health SENDS GREETINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR To the Council As the Local Health Authority, With all Good Wishes for Successful Co-operation in the Protection of the Public Health during 1909board of public health, 20th century, city of st kilda

15ct gold badge with green letteringV.C.F. Circumspice

Gold Pans (five) Various Sizesstawell, mining

PHOTOGRAPH OF GROUP OF PEOPLE PANNING FOR GOLD.photographs, gold, gold panning

School Book used by Sophie Dane.Blue Cover. Gold Printing on Spine.Sophie Danestawell education

Every year the Slovenian Association Melbourne selected Mother of the Year. Sometimes the school children wrote essays and the author's mother of the best essay became Mother of the Year, receiving a sash and flowersRed satin sash with gold tassle1989 S.D.M. (Slovensko društvo Melbourne - Slovenian Association Melbourne) Mother of the Yearslovenian mother of the year, 1989, slovenian association melbourne,

Gold painted and decorated hat pincostume accessories, hat accessories

Hat Pin with long gold sequinscostume accessories, hat accessories

Sweet tinGold painted illustrated tin, decorated.East West Homes Best on liddomestic items, containers, metalcraft, tinware

Gold medal, round, in black boxOn outside of box - "Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs" On inside of box- "60th anniversary of the end of World War II for service to Australia" On front of medal - "World War II Service to Australia" On back of medal - "World War II 60 years 1945 2005"

WOMANS ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORP.Women during WW11.Appears to be plastic material. gold in colour.Crown on top. initials ". WRAAC ".

Blue, red and gold cloth badgePer Ardua Ad Astra. Royal Australian Air Force

Black Tally Band with gold letteringRoyal Australian Navy

Gold coloured badge with association crest on itOld Castlemaine Schoolboys Associaiton

Celebrating 150 years of gold in victoria

Small brass beam gold scales.weighing, weights & measures, scales