Upon confirmation that a new bridge was to be built, there was some discussion about the possibility of retaining the old bridge for pedestrian purposes, or part of the old bridge as a fishing platform. These letters are part of the correspondence re an organisation taking responsibility for the ongoing maintenance so the old bridge could be retained.The old bridge was constructed of locally sourced timber and was such an important structure to the town when built. Its sentimental value saw locals attempt (although unsuccessfully) to retain the old bridge.Two A4 Typewritten letters, one from the Road Construction Authority to the National Trust Australia, the other from the Department of Conservation Forests & Lands to Mr John Irvine. And one hand written letter.RCA letter is stamped "Received 22 Aug 1985", Dept of Conservation Forests & Lands has a pencilled phone no inscribed.peterborough, curdies river bridge, old peterborough bridge, department of conservation forest & lands, road construction authority

Spiral bound publication, brief descriptions of sites with maps, photographs, indexes and references.geological, geomorphological

Ring bounded bookvictoria, plants, western region

After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Portable radio with handset and chargerConservation Forests and Lands Wangarattabushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Glenelg Shire Council RecordsPhotographic Montage of handing over of Portland section of Great South West Walk, to the Department Conservation, Forests and Lands.Front: Bottom Right: Sticker, typed Handing over to Depatment,Conservation, Forests and Lands following inaugurul walk on City of Portland Section of the Great South West Walk. (now a complete circuit) Signature in pen Grahame McDonald 13th April 1986.

A flyer with information on the Marysville Forest Drive in Victoria and the sights and attractions to be found along the drive.A flyer with information on the Marysville Forest Drive in Victoria and the sights and attractions to be found along the drive.marysville forest drive, conservation and environment, victoria, forest, state forest

The Effects of Recreation on the Whipstick Forest Park a Social Science III B research paper Bachelor of Arts (Social Science) Bendigo College of Advanced Education. 51 pages with maps.Anne Butlerbook, bendigo, whipstick, whipstick forest, land conservation, flora & fauna.

An A4 size document outlining findings into an investigation into the state of flora and fauna in Victoria.This publication was produce as a discussion paper to inform decisions related to changes in land management and conservation regulations and policy in 1986land management, conservation victoria, water conservation

After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission Victoria invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the war, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. But by today’s standards, the technology was primitive and the reception poor unless the user was on a high point somewhere. The radio signal was "line-of-sight" and bounced between fire towers and relay transmitters across the mountains back to the District offices. The advent of solid-state electronics in the 1960s replaced the more delicate valve sets which enabled greater use of vehicle mounted radios. The Commission continued to research, develop and build new radios at its many workshops around Victoria. The network was supported by a large team of skilled radio technicians. The more secure and versatile State Mobile Radio (SMR) digital trunk system came into operation in about 1995. Upgraded Tait Radios were purchased in 2014 after recommendations of the 2009 Bushfires Royal Commission. But it was the convergence of separate technologies such as 5G mobile phones, high-capacity and light-weight lithium batteries, Wi-Fi, the ever-expanding internet, cloud data storage, digital cameras, GPS, personal organisers and hundreds of supporting Apps into powerful smartphones and tablets which revolutionised bushfire communications from the mid-2000s. Radio with handsetConservation Forests and Lands Colac Region 09/209bushfire, radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)

Article from 'The Post' 14 January 1986 about relocation of koalas by the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands.Article from 'The Post' 14 January 1986 about relocation of koalas by the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands.wildlife, koalas, victoria. department of conservation forests and lands

An 22 page book containing maps and illustrationsThis publication was the result of an inquiry into the state of wetland environments in Victoria. It produced a draft strategy for conservation of threatened areas in the future.wetland protection, wetlands victoria, water conservation

This article reports on the latest fad - snow shoe lessons, being conducted at Falls Creek by Ms Jenny Bolwell for the Forests, Conservation and Lands Department in 1986. The two hour "shuffle" took participants up into the sub-alpine area of the village. The snow shoe lessons had been held for the previous two seasons. Bookings were available each Tuesday and Saturday during the snow season.This article is significant because it documents the variety of activities available at Falls Creek during its development.A newspaper item about the new fad at Falls Creek - snow shoeing.snow shoes, falls creek activities

A CORNER BLOCK OF BUSHLAND NAMED LENA WATTLEWORTH BUSHLAND RESERVE.COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH OF LENA WATTLEWORTH BUSHLAND RESERVE CONSERVATION FORESTS AND LAND. PHOTO TAKEN TALBOT ROAD. MRS WATTLEWORTH DURING THE PRESENTATION. PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON WHITE CARDBOARD.local history, photography, photographs, weickhardt, wattleworth

For Public comment to National Park Service, Victoria. A Division of the department of Conservation, Forest and LandsSoft Cover with B/W Photo of aerial view of ranges of Grampians. Black taped Spine binding.$5 Barry Clugston

Colour photograpf of the sign erected by the Conservation, Forests and Lands Dept. at the Stoney Creek Bridge Nowa Nowa Victoria . Plus two other photos of the bridgebridges, forestry, tourism, topography

Some decades ago a card sorting set for the identification and description of Australian timbers was developed for timber species which were available commercially and were in common usage, by the Commonwealth of Australia (CSIRO, Division of Forest Products) To complement and inform this national timber set each State or Territory developed reference timber sets of representative species. The Commercial Timbers of Victoria set was Victoria’s most recent (circa 1984) expression of this Victorian timber samples were sourced from logs selected by Forest Commission of Victoria (FCV) District Foresters and milled locally. Kiln drying and machining was carried out at timber producers Row, Web and Anderson, in Port Melbourne. Labeling and boxing was done by FCV Timber Inspectors, with box and booklet design and graphics handled in-house More recent timber samples were badged as Conservation Forests & Lands, reflecting historical government restructuring in the early 1980s Info: Simon MurphyProvided the public, industry (timber and associated), and educational facilities with a reference collection of notable Victorian timbers. Initially in a reduced format from 1940-50s, with boxed sets produced from 1981 until 1984A boxed set of timber samples representing the 20 tree species that were considered to be the most notable in Victoria. The set also includes an information booklet. Each timber specimen has information on species, occurrence, uses and physical properties Produced for sale by the the FCV and later by the Department of Conservation Forests and Lands. (CFL). forests commission victoria (fcv)

Acquired by the then Dept of Conservation Forests & Lands who restored the building & replaced long iron shed with timber veranda.anderson's mill, smeaton, building, manufacturing, vehicle

In 1983 the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands replaced the Department of Crown Lands and Survey, the Department of State Forests and the Ministry for Conservation. This brochure/map was used as tourist information in Orbost.This item is a useful research tool.A folded map/brochure titled "DISCOVERING MARLO & THE SNOWY RIVER ESTUARY". On the front is a photograph of Marlo and the title in yellow print. There is a locality map for access to Corringle beach and the brochure Includes a key to fishing sites and various tourist locations. On the back of the brochure are notes on fishing, wildlife and a boating guide, map brochure snowy-river marlo

Coloured Photo Heatherlie QuarryColour Photograph of old engine and brick chimney surrounded by trees."Heritage Victoria - Industry" on top right. Unknown Logo on top Left. Courtesy of Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands. Mount Difficult Quarry, Heatherlie Engine Room On reverse information about Mount Difficult Quarry, Heatherlie, including two photgraphs.stawell grampians industry

Cattle grazing. In the 1990s government departments allocated the number of cattle being taken up to the Bogong High Plains by the families who traditionally leased land there.Cattle grazing had been banned in other Alpine areas due to concerns of their impact on the environment. Kiewa Valley cattle graziers were caught up in the controversy as it was their tradition dating back to the 1840s. This controversy continues as cattle grazing was banned in 2005. 4 pages with black print: 1. 1989/90 Cattle Grazing Allocation and Dept. of Conservation Forests and Lands, Wodonga. 2. Proposed Future Stock Allocations 1991/92 list of 16 families 3. & 4. List of families, ear marks, brands etc. dated 22nd Feb. 1979 stapled togetherex S.C.A. / Benalla / Received 22nd Feb. 1979 / signedcattle grazing, kiewa valley farmers

Forestry House was the fist time that Forests Commission Head office staff had been housed in a purpose built building in Melbourne 601 Bourke street is on the corner of Bourke and King streets The building opened in the late 1970s but staff relocated in the late 1980s after the formation of the Department of Conservation Forests and Lands (CFL)Large wooden sigh from outside Forestry House at 601 Bourke Streetforests commission victoria (fcv), forest signs

Colour photograph of small dredge and pipeline from dredge across sand beside entrance at launch of six month trial of sand transfer pumping system at New Works area Lakes Entrance Victoria. Plus two other photos including Barrie Martin of Gippsland Ports, Marie Tehan Minister for Conservation Forests and Land, environment, waterfront

This document was produced by the Department of Conservation, Forests & Land Management, Orbost, to commemorate the visit by Baldwin-Spencer in 1989 as part of the Bicentennial Walking Tracks Project. The Baldwin Spencer Trail closely follows the route of scientist and explorer William Baldwin Spencer. Sir Walter Baldwin Spencer KCMG (23 June 1860 – 14 July 1929) was an English-Australian biologist and anthropologist. this booklet is a useful reference tool.A document of 10 pp with a cream cover, titled, Baldwin Spencer Trail Project Brief Feb 1988. It contains mapsbaldwin-spencer

BHS CollectionThree photocopies of a newspaper article titled Old Battery to charge-up tunnel tourism. The date 11/1/85 is written at the top of the article. There is a photo of the battery mentioning it was the Thompson's Foundry battery and it was being re-erected at Maldon, near Castlemaine. It has been in far of Victoria to crush rock taken from mines there. The battery will be one of the attractions in the Parkin's Reef Reserve being developed by the Conservation, Forests and Lands. Also mentioned is the work of volunteers, grants they received, restoration and tourism.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - old battery to charge-up tunnel tourism, thompson's foundry, parkin's reef reserve, conservation forests and lands department, carman's tunnel, north british mine, parkin's reef, carman's tunnel committee, dr doug kemsley, prospectors' and miners' association of victoria, ken garden, north british mine, george ellis