Hamilton Waterworks Trust was a predessor authority to Glenelg Region Water Authority (Glenelg Water). Glenelg Region Water Authority was constituted on 1 July 1994 under the Water Act 1989 and amalgamated the previous authorities of Glenelg Wannon Water Board, Glenelg Waterworks Trust, Hamilton Water Board and Shire of Mount Rouse Water and Sewerage Authorities.A cast iron seal press. This was used by Hamilton Waterworks Trust and its successor Glenelg Region Water Authority to emboss agreements and official documents. Die is still attached to the press. It reads: Glenelg Region Water Authority 1994. Hamilton Waterworks Trust die reads 1899.Cast iron press with handle and 2 inscripted brass diesHamilton Waterworks Trust Glenelg Region Water Authorityhamilton, glenelg region, public administration, water supply, amalgamation

The gavel was presented by Russell Worland (Acting Secretary Glenelg Region Water Authority) to the inaugural chairman of the Glenelg Region Water Authority 1995, Sandra Hempel. Glenelg Region Water Authority amalgamated the previous authorities of Glenelg-Wannon Water Board, Hamilton Water Board, Shire of Dundas and Shire of Mount Rouse Water and Sewerage Authorities and was constituted on 1 July 1994. Glenelg Region Water Authority was then amalgamated with South West Water and Portland Coast Water to form Wannon Water on 1 July 2005.Presented to the first chairman of the newly constituted Glenelg Region Water Authority, a predecessor authority to Wannon WaterWooden turned gavel and a base carved from Konongwootong blackwood, a brass plaque with an inscription. The underneath of the base has an inscription detailing the craftsperson and origin of the wood.Top of the gavel base : "The gavel : symbol of the/ Chairman's authority/ presented to the inaugural Chairman/ Sandra Hempel /17/8/1995/ Glenelg Region Water Authority" Underneath of the gavel base : "Handcrafted by Bryan Rowe/ from Koonongwootong blackwood/ Hamilton August 1995"gavels

This is a program for the events held in the 1992 Glenelg Games. These were held annually and began in 1982. The activities in 1992 included swimming, softball, ballroom dancing, surfing, tennis, shearing, go carting and croquet. The Games are organized by the Glenelg Sports Assembly, a regional body with representatives of sporting clubs, local government and interested individuals. The Assembly aims to promote sport in the Glenelg Region and hosts and organizes a number of other activities as well as the annual Games. This program is of interest as it demonstrates the number and range of activities that were included in the Glenelg Games of 1992. This is a booklet of 12 stapled pages. It contains, photographs, a programme of events, a map of Warrnambool, a Chairman’s Message and advertisements. The printing material is in black, blue and yellow tonings. Front Cover: ‘1992 Portland Aluminium Glenelg Games, Warrnambool, 31st October-8th November, Light Up on Sport- Smoking is a Drawback, Program1992 glenelg games, glenelg sports assembly, glenelg sports region, glenelg games

Chairman's insignia designed by Russell Worland. Russell Worland was the secretary of the Hamilton Water Authority and Hamilton Sewerage Authority and became the secretary of the Hamilton Water Board. Kevin Safe was an engineer and later became CEO of Glenelg Water. Hamilton Water Board was constituted in October 1 1983 under the Water and Sewerage Act 1983 and amalgamated Hamilton Waterworks Trust and Hamilton Sewerage Authority. The Board was abolished on July 1 1994 under the Water Act 1989 when it amalgamated with Glenelg-Wannon Water Board, Shire of Glenelg Waterworks Trust and Shire of Mount Rouse Waterworks Trust to form Glenelg Region Water AuthorityMedallion with Insignia worn at official functions.Round silver medallion - with raised symbol of the cornucopia with water coming out of it. The obverse is a representation of pipes. The medallion is attached to light blue and silver striped white taffeta backing ribbon slightly dented "Presented: R Worland KS Safe/ Rocca" ( around rim) "Hamiton /Water /Board" ( Back)water authority, hamilton

Thought to be the chains used for the Henty's bullock harness. The Henty family are known as Victoria's earliest European settlers and pastoralists, emigrant squatters who played a defining role in the establishment of Portland and the development of the region's wool trade. Facing challenges as a farmer in early 19th-century England, West Sussex grazier Thomas Henty (1775–1839) turned his sights south to the colonies, where he believed his seven sons would have a brighter future as sheep breeders and wool producers. He had been the first to introduce merino to the south of England, and would do so in the colonies also.Thought to be the chains used for the Henty's bullock harness.Iron chains with fittings for bullock harnesses.farming, rural industry, henty, bullock, chains

Missing the front and back cover and spine. A book detailing different aspects of a nautical nature - training, regulations, flags, ensigns etcnon-fictionNautical reference bookmarine, nautical, seamanship, engineering

Blue hard cover book with multiple sections inside, each section containing its own numbering system. Some advertisements and photos throughout the book. non-fictionThe Australian Fisheries Magazines fisheries, fishing, maratime

A set of plans and drawings relating to the CSIRO research vessel. There are 10 clear plastic pockets each containing drawings. The collection has a hard plastic cover. There are two loose leaf pages at the front of the collection - a title page and a list of contents. non-fictionSet of plans relating to CSIRO Research Vessel 1980nautical, seamanship, maritime, vessel, plans

Blue hard cover book with multiple sections inside, each section containing its own numbering system. Some advertisements and photos throughout the book. non-fictionThe Australian Fisheries Magazines fisheries, fishing, maratime

Blue Harback 483 page book. Writing on the spine in gold lettering with an image of an ancient Greek (Spartan?) soldier in a circle at the bottom. Two gold lines across the bottom of the spine. The front and back cover are blank. No dust cover. Inside is an order form for ordering more books from the same published - Pergamon Press.non-fictionA non-fiction book detailing information about Antarctic weather patterns.meteorological, weather, antarctic, 1950s, maritime, nautical, portland

Black covered hard cover book. 546 pages plus an index.non-fictionThis book contains nautical tables such as the Suns Total Correction, Table of the angles of the Mariner's Compass, Traverse Table, Logs. of Trig. Functions, Haversines, Hour angle etc.nautical, angles, compass, logs, functions

Navy blue hardback book. Gold lettering on the front cover and spine. There is a splash of dirt on the bottom lefthand corner of the front cover. The top of the spine is slightly ripped. It describes the coasts of Antarctica and surrounding islands.non-fictionA reference book detailing the coast and islands of Antarcticanaval, navigation, maritime, nautical, antarctica, portland, glenelg, glenelg shire, vessel, research

Used to protect legs during equine events. Two pairs of Leather leggings were found in a box marked with a card that said belongs to William Henry Kennedy. William was born in Dimboola 1894 and died in Portland 7 April 1971. William farmed in the Wimmera region and retired to PortlandA Leather legging with fastening strap and bucklehorse riding, leg protection, safety

Used to protect legs during equine events. Two pairs of Leather leggings were found in a box marked with a card that said belongs to William Henry Kennedy. William was born in Dimboola 1894 and died in Portland 7 April 1971. William farmed in the Wimmera region and retired to PortlandA Leather legging with fastening strap and bucklehorse riding, leg protection, safety