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Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Offical Opening Celebrations at Pacific Hotel Lorne 26th November 1932
... Offical Opening Celebrations at Pacific Hotel Lorne 26th...The Great Ocean Road was officially declared open on 26th... open on 26th November 1932 at a ceremony near Lorne's Grand ...The Great Ocean Road was officially declared open on 26th November 1932 at a ceremony near Lorne's Grand Pacific Hotel, the site where the first survey peg for the road was hammered into the ground 14 years before. opening ceremony: lorne pacific hotel: 26/11/1932 -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Opening Great Ocean Road at Lorne 1932
... G.O.R-Opening; Lorne Hotel; 26th-November-1932... on 26th November 1932... Road on 26th November 1932 Opening Great Ocean Road at Lorne ...At the Lorne Hotel on the opening of the Great Ocean Road on 26th November 1932g.o.r-opening; lorne hotel; 26th-november-1932 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Miner’s Cottage restored at Ringwood Lake 26th November 1992, view from mine derrick
... Miner’s Cottage restored at Ringwood Lake 26th November... Cottage restored at Ringwood Lake 26th November 1992, view from ...Digital photograph -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Cavalcade of cars at Wye River Road Opening 26th November 1932
... Cavalcade of cars at Wye River Road Opening 26th November... Opening 26th November 1932 Photograph Photograph ...Cavalcade of cars for opening of the road at Wye River November 1932 g.o.r. opening, cavalcade of cars, wye river bridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SPECIAL MEETING BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL, BENDIGO TOWN HALL, 26 November 1984
... 26th November... on Monday, 26th November, 1984 at 7.30 p.m. To Commemorate... of the Bendigo City Council Old Chamber Town Hall 26th November 1984 ...Notice Paper for Special Meeting of the Bendigo City Council to be held in the Old Chamber, Town Hall, Bendigo on Monday, 26th November, 1984 at 7.30 p.m. To Commemorate Victoria's 150th Anniversary. City of bendigo (picture of City Emblem) Cr. Joseph Patrick Pearce, J.P. Mayor 1984-85. Council Summons You are hereby summoned to attend a Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Bendigo, to be held in the Old Council Chamber, Town Hall, Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo, on Monday the 26th day of November, 1884, at 7.30pm., for the transaction of the business specified in the Notice Paper. R. J. Burton Acting Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer. Members of the Council Barkly Ward: Peter David Mansell, J.P., Edna Mary Hall, Richard Anthony Clarke. Darling Ward: Anthony Vincent Duble, Joseph Patrick Pearce, J.P., Norman Francis Quin. Sutton Ward: Michael Anthony Currie, Robert Terrance Cox, Rodney James Fyffe. Acting Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer: Raymond J. Burton, A.A.S.A., A.A.I.M., A.I.M.M. City Engineer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Colin C. Campbell, L.G.E., Dip. C.E., M.I.E. Aust. Deputy City Engineer: Geoffrey N Maguire, L.G.E., Dip. C.E., M.I.E. Aust. Assistant Town Clerk: Martin A. Sheean, A.A.I.V., Dip. Management. Business 1. 2. 3. Declarations under Section 181 of Local Government Act 1958. 4. Notice of Motion - His Worship the Mayor, Cr. J. P. Pearce. 5. Reports: Acting Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer. (a) Bendigo Regional Photographic Library - Status Report. (b) 150th Anniversary Project - Landscaping Lake Weeroona. (c) Refurbishment of the Bendigo City Hall. (d) 150th Anniversary Year activities in Bendigo. 6. Naturalisation Ceremony. 7. Presentation of 150th Anniversary Flag to representative of the Mall Management Committee. 8. Bendigo's Heritage - Council to meet with Mr. Andrew Ward, Advisor to the Bendigo Heritage Committee. 9. Presentation of Council donation to representatives of the Bendigo Youth Choir and the Bendigo Youth Symphonic Band. 10. Invitation extended to visitors to view displays in the Committee Room: - historic photographs exhibited by the Bendigo Regional Photographic Library. - 150th Anniversary display material. - documents from the City of Bendigo Archives. At the conclusion of the Council Meeting, guests are invited to assemble in the Main Hall of the Town Hall to hear a performance by the Bendigo Youth Choir & the Bendigo Youth Symphonic Band. Notice of Motion At the special meeting of the Bendigo City Council to be held in the Old Council Chamber, of the Town Hall 7.30p.m. 26th November, 1984, I propose to move: re Victoria's 150th Anniversary ''That the Bendigo City Council forward a letter under seal to the Premier, The Hon. John Cain, M.P., advising that the City of Bendigo rejoices Victoria's 150th birthday, that the City congratulates the State Government on the manner in which it has sponsored and co-ordinated the activities. . . Bendigo's Calendar of Events at a Glance 1984 November, December. 1985 January through to and including November. Markings: signature of Mayor Joseph Patrick Pearce.event, official, 150 yrs of victoria, special meeting of the bendigo city council old chamber, town hall, 26th november, 1984 commemorate victoria's 150th anniversary. city of bendigo city emblem cr. joseph patrick pearce, j.p. mayor 1984-85. council summons lyttleton terrace business specified in the notice paper. r. j. burton acting town clerk and chief executive officer. members of the council barkly ward: peter david mansell, j.p., edna mary hall, richard anthony clarke. darling ward: anthony vincent duble, joseph patrick pearce, j.p., norman francis quin. sutton ward: michael anthony currie, robert terrance cox, rodney james fyffe. acting town clerk and chief executive officer: raymond j. burton, a.a.s.a., a.a.i.m., a.i.m.m. city engineer and deputy chief executive officer: colin c. campbell, l.g.e., dip. c.e., m.i.e. aust. deputy city engineer: geoffrey n maguire, l.g.e., dip. c.e., m.i.e. aust. assistant town clerk: martin a. sheean, a.a.i.v., dip. management. business declarations under section 181 of local government act 1958. notice of motion - his worship the mayor, cr. j. p. pearce. reports: acting town clerk and chief executive officer. (a) bendigo regional photographic library - status report. (b) 150th anniversary project - landscaping lake weeroona. (c) refurbishment of the bendigo city hall. (d) 150th anniversary year activities in bendigo. naturalisation ceremony. presentation of 150th anniversary flag to mall management committee. bendigo's heritage - council mr. andrew ward, advisor to the bendigo heritage committee. presentation of council donation to representatives of the bendigo youth choir bendigo youth symphonic band. invitation visitors view displays: - historic photographs by bendigo regional photographic library. - 150th anniversary display material. - documents city of bendigo archives, performance by the bendigo youth choir & the bendigo youth symphonic band. notice of motion at the special meeting of the bendigo city council to be held in the old council chamber, of the town hall. 26th november, 1984, i propose to move: re victoria's 150th anniversary ''that the bendigo city council forward a letter under seal to the premier, the hon. john cain, m.p., city of bendigo rejoices victoria's 150th birthday, city congratulates state government which it has sponsored and co-ordinated the activities. . . bendigo's calendar of events at a glance november1984, to november 1985. markings: signature of mayor joseph patrick pearce. -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Letter, Citation for Military Cross, 17/12/1918 (exact)
... london gazette 26th november... in the London Gazette dated 26th November, 1917. "For conpicuous... in the London Gazette dated 26th November, 1917. "For conpicuous ...This letter was sent to Mr. Frank Tickle Esquire in Warracknabeal, in Victoria, to inform him that his son Lieutenant Frank William Tickle,M.C. 8th Battaslion, had been awarded the Military Cross. With reference to the award conferred as announced in the London Gazette dated 26th November, 1917. "For conpicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He led his company throughout with such fearless disregard of danger as to inspire his men to great effort. When they came under heavy shell fire he halted his men in shell holes, and went out to a flank and engaged the enemy with a machine gun. During the fight for the final objective he was again heavily opposed by a machine gun. He led his men forward with great gallantry and personally killed the entire gun crew and successfully captured the position. He set a splendid example of courage and determination."Letter in brown wooden frame with the Battalion colour patch attached to wooden surround under the glass.The letter has the Commonwealth of Australia emblem on the top of the page and was issued by the Department of Defence on the 17th September 1918, to notify Lieutenant F.W. Tickle's father the he had been awarded the Military Cross. It also has the citation for which the Military Cross was awarded. The paper backing on the frame is detiorating.world war one, letter, citation, military cross, lieutenant frank william tickle, m c, 30th august 1918, commonwealth of, australia, department of defence, frank tickle esquire, commonwealth of australia gazette, no 137, london gazette 26th november, 1917 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Medals, WW1 Medals awarded to Lieutenant Frank William Tickle M.C, 1919 (estimated)
... no 137 london 26th november Military Cross has no inscription ...Collection contains original citation certificate for the Military Cross and telegram for invitation to Buckingham Palace to receive medal Military Cross 1914/15 Star British War Medal 1914/18 Victory Medal all medals with associated coloured ribbonsMilitary Cross has no inscription 1914/15 Star 1087 Pte F.W. Tickle 8 Bn. A.I.F. Victory Medal Lt. F.W. Tickle A.I.F.of, 1918, m c, australia, 1917, ww1, military, cross, lt, frank, tickle, 30th, august, commonwealth, department, defence, gazette, no, 137, london, 26th, november -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Photograph, Portrait of Lt. Frank William Tickle, 1914/1918
... frank tickle department defence gazette no 137 london 26th ...Enlarged copy of a casual portrait of Lt. Frank William Tickle. It is an outdoor casual photo taken in an encampment. He is in uniform holding a pipe. Background shows tents, guy wires, leather satchell and camp chair. It is in a modern brown wooden frame. The photo is on paper made in Germany.of, commonwealth of, australia, 1917, ww1, military, cross, lt, frank, tickle, department, defence, gazette, no, 137, london, 26th, november, william, gazetter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOAN O'SHEA COLLECTION: CITY OF BENDIGO, Monday 26th November
... of the Bendigo City Council to be held Monday 26th November 1984 at 7.30...Monday 26th November,... Council to be held Monday 26th November 1984 at 7.30 p.m ...Joan O'Shea Collection Notice paper for Special meeting of the Bendigo City Council to be held Monday 26th November 1984 at 7.30 p.m. To commemorate Victoria's 150th Anniversary. (2 copies)bendigo, council, future direction & strategies. -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Book, Parliamentary Debates 26th October to 29th November, 1933
... Parliamentary Debates 26th October to 29th November, 1933...Commonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates 26th... Parliamentary Debates 26th October to 29th November, 1933 24 GEO. V ...BookCommonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates 26th October to 29th November, 1933 24 GEO. V. Volume 142 Pages 4027-5138 13th Parliament 1st Session (Fourth Period) Hon. J. E. Fenton, M, P. -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Book, Parliamentary Debates 26th September to 1st November 1951
... Parliamentary Debates 26th September to 1st November 1951...Commonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates 26th... Parliamentary Debates 26th September to 1st November 1951 15 GEO. V1 ...BookCommonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates 26th September to 1st November 1951 15 GEO. V1 Volume 214 Pages 1-1472 20th Parliament 1st Session (Second Period) Hon. P. J. Clarey, M. P. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Document, Birth Certificate, 28/11/1892
... Entry for birth of Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt, 26th... for birth of Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt, 26th November, 1892 ...Entry for birth of Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt, 26th November, 1892 at Mitcham Reg. No. 6010schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, both, wilhelmina, schwerkolt, carl benno, schwerkolt, wilhelmina -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Order of Service, Les O'Callaghan, 2014
... 1st August 1918 -26th November 2014... of the life of Leslie Alexander O'Callaghan 1st August 1918 -26th ...This is the funeral Order of Service for Les O' Callaghan. Born in Balmoral Victoria, he came to Warrnambool in 1932 to study at the Warrnambool Technical School. He worked for forty years in the laboratory as a microbiologist in the Kraft Cheese Factory based at the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory in Allansford . His research work here formed the basis of the Department of Agriculture guidelines for dairy production in Victoria. He was a noted Warrnambool historian and was President of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for forty years.This item is a memento of Les O Callaghan a prominent 20th century identity in Warrnambool.A sheet of white paper folded in two to make four pages. There are three photographs and black printing. Two of the pages have black edging.A Celebration of the life of Leslie Alexander O'Callaghan 1st August 1918 -26th November 2014les o callaghan, kraft factory allansford -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Registration of Birth form, 1871 or 1872
... Hawkswoth Date of Birth: 26th November, 1871 Place of birth... name: John Hawkswoth Date of Birth: 26th November, 1871 Place ...A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Birth form for: Child's name: John Hawkswoth Date of Birth: 26th November, 1871 Place of birth: Tarnagulla Father: John Hawkswoth Mother: Maria (nee Gandey) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme - Community Concert, 100 Years of Heathmont, 2023
... on 26th November, 2023.... and Heathmont Sing Australia on 26th November, 2023. 100 Years ...9-page booklet celebrating Heathmont's centenary with colour and black & white photographs, poetry and singalong lyrics presented by Heathmont History Group and Heathmont Sing Australia on 26th November, 2023. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, July 1894
... . She was born on 26th November 1883.... was born on 26th November 1883. A sepia studio photograph ...Gladys Lucy Holdsworth is the young girl in the photograph. She was born on 26th November 1883.A sepia studio photograph of a young girl seated in a wicker chair in front of a scenic backdrop. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: ENVELOPE AND NOTICE OF MEETING DATED 1896
... of meeting 26th November 1896 enclosed.... to Cohn's. [b] Printed Notice of meeting 26th November 1896 enclosed ...[a] Envelope postal cancelled Bendigo Duplex No 30 stamp dated 1896 addressed to Mr P L Strossach C/o Gavin, Gibsons Co Lonsdale Str Melbourne and returned to Cohn's. [b] Printed Notice of meeting 26th November 1896 enclosed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: STRATHFIELDSAYE PRIMARY SCHOOL BUSH DANCE 1994, Friday 25th, 1994
... to The Strathfieldsaye Bush Market Saturday 26th November.... and as a prelude to The Strathfieldsaye Bush Market Saturday 26th November ...Orange card for attendance at Strathfieldsaye primary School Bush Dance to be held on Friday November 25th 1994, 7pm to 11pm, at the Strathfieldsaye Sports club.Adult ticket $6. Featuring the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band and as a prelude to The Strathfieldsaye Bush Market Saturday 26th November.education, primary, bush dance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... Conditions of sale by private contract dated 26th November... of sale by private contract dated 26th November, 1937 between Mrs ...Conditions of sale by private contract dated 26th November, 1937 between Mrs. R.E. Mahon (seller) and N.L. Svanosio (buyer) for land situate in Sternberg Street, Bendigo, being lot 3 on plan of sub-division No. 13862, having a frontage of 60 feet by a depth of 107 feet. Price 40 pounds. Attached a drawing of the sub-division.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HERCULES AND ENERGETIC MINE, 1930's
... 1930's ( James Lerk 26th. November, 1999 ) Note acetylene... stoping 1930's ( James Lerk 26th. November, 1999 ) Note acetylene ...black and white photograph, overhead and underhand stoping 1930's ( James Lerk 26th. November, 1999 ) Note acetylene gas lamps illumination. 'down below' at Bendigo in black lead pencil on rear. ' Hercules and Energetic ' J.J. Stone' in black lead. ' Mine underground working, Bendigo ' Not to be reproduced unless by special permission of the Australian national Travel AssociationAustrralian Nat. Travel ?organization, business, hercules and energetic mine -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, 'Eureka Circle' by Dr. Anton Hasell, 25/10/2018
... . Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004..... Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004. eureka ...Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Lisa Gervasoni, 'Eureka Circle' by Dr. Anton Hasell, 03/07/2013
... . Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004..... Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004. eureka ...Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, anton hassell -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, 'Eureka Circle' [detail] by Dr. Anton Hasell, 31/03/2013
... . Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004..... Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004. eureka ...Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, miltary, soldier -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, 'Eureka Circle' [detail] by Dr. Anton Hasell, 31/03/2013
... . Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004..... Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004. eureka ...Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, miltary, soldier -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, 'Eureka Circle' [detail] by Dr. Anton Hasell, 31/03/2013
... . Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004..... Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004. eureka ...Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, digger -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, 'Eureka Circle' [detail] by Dr. Anton Hasell, 31/03/2013
... . Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004..... Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004. eureka ...Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, digger -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Charles Robert Rooney, Gardener, Son of Tom Rooney, Curator, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, p.1 Computer print-out - 21/11/2016. p3. 9/7/1915 p.4 11/4/1917. p.5. 22/10/1915
... in Action" on 26th November 1917. Charles was the son of Tom Rooney..." on 26th November 1917. Charles was the son of Tom Rooney, curator ...Charles Robert Rooney was born 1894 and worked as a gardener at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens until joining the Army in July 1915, aged 21 years. Charles was recorded as "Killed in Action" on 26th November 1917. Charles was the son of Tom Rooney, curator at the gardens until 1914. Little is known of Charles Rooney's contribution to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, as he was only twenty-one when he enlisted and went to War and was reported "killed in action". All visible. 2 copies. Copy 1, 1 page and a quarter. Copy 2 half of page 1.p. 3. Enlistment form filled in longhand in black ink, with blue ink numbers superimposed and crossings out in red. p.4. Statement of Service form filled in longhand in black, blue and red ink. p.5. Will typed with "Soldiers' Pay section'" stamped and signed, top of the page.john garner collection, garner, dr, charles rooney, rooney, gardener, ww11, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, tom rooney, curators, first world war, war service. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: NOTICE OF REMOVAL OF BODIES FROM BRIDGE LANE CEMETERY
... is to be made. Geo. A. Fletcher, Town Clerk 26th November, 1872. Also... Clerk 26th November, 1872. Also six photocopies of handwritten ...Photocopy of announcement that appeared in newspaper in 1872. The City Council having ordered the removal of the remains of bodies from the disused Cemetery in Bridge lane, the friends of the deceased are requested to communicate their wishes as to which denomination in the Sandhurst cemetery the re-internment is to be made. Geo. A. Fletcher, Town Clerk 26th November, 1872. Also six photocopies of handwritten correspondence from the City of Sandhurst signed by Geo. A. Fletcher.bendigo, cemetery, bendigo cemetery -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Upper Yarra Dam, 26 Nov. 1957
... ., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also...., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also ...Upper Yarra Reservoir Opened by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks K.C.B.., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also commemortyaes the centenary Of Melbourne's water supply system Yan Yean Reservoir 1857 Upper Yarra Reservoir 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1957-11-26, opening ceremony, plaques, sir dallas brooks, upper yarra dam, upper yarra reservoir -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Upper Yarra Dam, 26 Nov. 1957
... ., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also...., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also ...Upper Yarra Reservoir Opened by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks K.C.B.., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also commemortyaes the centenary Of Melbourne's water supply system Yan Yean Reservoir 1857 Upper Yarra Reservoir 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1957-11-26, opening ceremony, plaques, upper yarra dam, upper yarra reservoir