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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Irrigation in Australia
... History of Irrigation in Australia...Produced to cover hisstory of development of irrigation... of irrigation in Australia books history local Construction scene ...Produced to cover hisstory of development of irrigation in AustraliaConstruction scene on front cover in black and white. Main Colour marooh. White printing on dark background and black printing giving details.books, history, local -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Clive Turnbull, Liquid Gold-Australia, 1960
... irrigation australia A book that outlines the importance ...A book that outlines the importance of irrigation and water usage used in various industries in the Goulburn Valley and North Eastern Victoria.Front cover has two photographs. On of a treed valley leading up to snow covered mountains and on of a water reservoir surrounded by bushland.non-fictionA book that outlines the importance of irrigation and water usage used in various industries in the Goulburn Valley and North Eastern Victoria.water, industry, irrigation, australia -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide - Glass slide, 1891-1905
... Boulevard Richmond melbourne trees irrigation australia victoria ...Citrus trees being irrigated.Pima - Swan Hill. 1923.trees, irrigation, australia victoria, swan hill, farm work -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Robertson & Mullens, Water into gold, 1951
... Irrigation - Australia... Irrigation - Australia Dried fruits - Mildura Issued to commemorate ...Issued to commemorate the golden jubilee of the Dried fruits industry in Australia.Index, ill, map, p.328.non-fictionIssued to commemorate the golden jubilee of the Dried fruits industry in Australia.irrigation - australia, dried fruits - mildura, -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Ure Smith, Samuel McCaughey : a biography, 1955
... Irrigation - Australia... industry - Australia Irrigation - Australia A biography of Samuel ...A biography of Samuel McCaugheyIndex, ill, p.144.A biography of Samuel McCaugheywool industry - australia, irrigation - australia -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Australian Irrigation Colonies Illustrated, Chaffey Brothers, C. 1888
... Irrigation districts -- South Australia -- Renmark Region... " THE AUSTRALIAN/IRRIGATION COLONIES/illustrated" Back cover in gilt print... Region -- History Irrigation districts -- South Australia ...A prospectus on a grand scale, designed to promote the irrigation scheme developed by the Chaffey Brothers, primarily focussed on their work in Victoria and South Australia. It was published to promote 'irrigation colonisation'" and contains numerous advertisements promoting life in the colonies of South Australia and Victoria. This volume was issued in association with the 1888 Melbourne International Exhibition.A volume with a gilt- and blind-decorated red bubble-grain cloth, with a large advertisement for Pears' Soap in gilt on the rear cover.non-fictionA prospectus on a grand scale, designed to promote the irrigation scheme developed by the Chaffey Brothers, primarily focussed on their work in Victoria and South Australia. It was published to promote 'irrigation colonisation'" and contains numerous advertisements promoting life in the colonies of South Australia and Victoria. This volume was issued in association with the 1888 Melbourne International Exhibition.irrigation - murray river, irrigation districts -- victoria -- mildura region -- history, irrigation districts -- south australia -- renmark region -- history, chaffey brothers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Fruit & Irrigation
... History of fruit and irrigation. Australian Industries... Tatura the-murray History of fruit and irrigation. Australian ...History of fruit and irrigation. Australian Industries Series No. 12Green cover, man working in citrus orchard on front, man and Dethridge wheel on back.waterwheels, dethridge wheel, fruit industry, irrigation industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Taming The Wilderness, 1985
... irrigation in australia...", Toolamba West. taming the wilderness irrigation in australia books ...To document the work done by the Davies family on irrigation projects of local interest such as Waranga Basin and Coliban Reservoie and family history, including "Claremont", Toolamba West.Story of one family's contribution to irrigaton in Australia - JH Davies, 2 brothers and cousin. Some members lived in Taturataming the wilderness, irrigation in australia, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Taming the Wilderness, 1985
... picture of excavation. One family's contribution to irrigation... of excavation. One family's contribution to irrigation in Australia ...Irrigation - History of John Herbert Davies and familySoft cover. Dark blue. Pale blue printing, brown toned picture of excavation. One family's contribution to irrigation in AustraliaWith Best Wishes, AE Lawrencetaming the wilderness, irrigation, davies family history, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Taming the Wilderness, 1985
... to irrigation in Australia. Pages 94.... contribution to irrigation in Australia. Pages 94. Taming ...Irrigation history of John Herbet Davies and familySoft cardboard cover, dark blue, pale blue printing. Brown toned picture of excavatin. One families contribution to irrigation in Australia. Pages 94.books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Our Water Mark
... Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street ...Information regarding water in Australia, its uses, climate change, agriculture.Soft covered book, picture of water and reeds with a blue swipe through with title of book in white. Bottom left has a white mark with watermark Australia in gold. Spine is blue with white writing. Back is blue with white writing. irrigation, water in australia -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Students at the R.A.A.F. Station, 1961, 1961
... for hydroelectricity and irrigation in Australia from 1949 to 1967, when he... and irrigation in Australia from 1949 to 1967, when he reluctantly ...The RAAF retained the Ballarat airfield as its Radio School until 1961. The then-Shire of Ballarat negotiated with the Department of Interior to become the civil operator of the airfield and sought the maintenance on site of the hangars and other structures, however a majority of the P Huts were sold by the Commonwealth. (Wikipedia) Sir William Hudson was a New Zealand-born engineer who headed construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme for hydroelectricity and irrigation in Australia from 1949 to 1967, when he reluctantly retired at 71. The scheme was completed in 1974, under budget and before time. (Wikipedia)A car with the registration plates HFP949 is stopped by a number of male students from the Ballarat School of Mines. It is a reception for Sir William Hudson at the RAAF station (Ballarat airport). Verso: R.A.A.F. Station 1961. See Magazine Reception for Sir William Hudson Visit. ballarat school of mines, raaf, ballarat airport, students, william hudson, sir william hudson, raaf bas, student activity -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Max Suter, 29 June 2000
Mr Max Sutor was born in South Australia. He first began his work as a marine engineer at the Mildura Irrigation Trusts, moving later to the Melbourne Harbour Trusts. After a number of years as an engineer, he moved into farming at Gippsland and joined the prison service several years after during the late 1960s. He was first stationed at Morwell River Prison in South Gippsland, transferring to McLeod Prison in 1972 and finally to Beechworth in 1974 as senior prison and stores officer. He would assist in the organisation, obtaining and distribution of food and medication to prisoners. The prison, at the time, was of medium security and held high security prisoners, with an estimated amount of 108 prisoners to 23 staff. Mr Suter showed a great push in showing humility towards prisoners, wanting to avoid animosity against them by never looking at their records to treat them equally. His choice of kind behaviour towards prisoners had clearly influenced their own, especially during manual labor. The prison had worked cooperatively with a local farm, having their prisoners assist in the farm work. Attitudes inevitably changed positively for several prisoners. Whilst he held no control over their actions at the farm, he still became well trusted and liked amongst the prisoners, as they would continue to go to him for assistance and questions. Mr Suter had also worked as an instigator of finding drugs within each prison he has worked within. This led him to study the variations, and being a member of the Parents and Citizens Association at the high school his children attended, as well as Community Service Director of a Rotary club, he wanted to educate parents in guidance for those unsure on how to conduct actions against such behaviours. From his first seminar, a police surgeon told him that three drug users were found by their parents. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Mr Max Suter's account on his time and experience as a senior prison officer at Beechworth Prison is historically and socially significant for the cultural heritage of the region. His recounts of his time working within the prison and out in local parent and community associations held a positive effect on the awareness and behaviours of the Beechworth area, and provides detailed information on the duties and complications working in a 20th century rural prison, as well as the lack of local awareness from adults with young influential children. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Max Suterlisten to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, max suter, beechworth prison, farming, drug awareness -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Set of 4 photographs of SECV Clerical staff, 1940 - 1941
The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme is the largest hydro-electric scheme in Victoria and the second largest in mainland Australia after the Snowy Mountains Scheme. The scheme is situated in the Australian Alps in north-eastern Victoria about 350 km from Melbourne and is wholly owned by AGL Energy. The scheme was originally constructed between 1938 and 1961 by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria although it was privatised in the 1990s. The scheme was originally developed solely for electricity generation, unlike the Snowy Mountains Scheme, which was also intended to direct water west of the Snowy Mountains for purposes of irrigation. From 1937 to 1944 the construction of dams at Pretty Valley, Rocky Valley and the Junction Dam were undertaken requiring large numbers of planning and support staff to see the projects successfully completed. Planning and support staff were the backbone of the successful completion of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Electric Scheme and contributed significantly to the development of the Kiewa Valley area. Many descendants of the men in the photographs still living and working in the local areaSet of 4 black and white photographs of SECV clerical staff – Circa 1940/1941Typed on note glued to back of each photo, Numbers handwritten in blue ink in top left hand corner 1. DRAWING OFFICE STAFF KIEWA C. 1940-41 Bob Morgan – Construction Draftsman; Duncan Kerr – Draftsman; Rob Hollands – Survey Draftsman; Arthur Keeble – Office Engineer; Bill Godfrey – Draftsman 2. CLERICAL OFFICE STAFF KIEWA Peter Harnetty – Clerical; Bert Connors – Clerical; John Martin – Stores Clerical; Ken Calder – Head Storekeeper; Bill black – Construction Records 3. CLERICAL OFFICE STAFF KIEWA Jack Norman, Herb Kendall, Jack Bray – Stores Clerical; Ken Calder – Head Storekeeper; Jim Swain, George Milner – Stores Clerical; Jim Gleeson – Storekeeper; John Martin – Stores Clerical 4. OFFICE STAFF KIEWA C. 1940 Don Faulkner – Cadet Engineer; Tas Davies – Survey Draftsman; Bob Morgan – Construction Darftsman; R.J. Martin, Arthur Keeble – Office Engineers; Rob Hollands – Survey Draftsman; Jack Wollard – Head Surveyor; Harry Wilson – Plan Officer. Printing Plans Handwritten in red ink on back of photo 4 – Refer Rob Hollands secv clerical staff -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph of Ray Esdaile and unidentified man, 1950
The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme is the largest hydro-electric scheme in Victoria and the second largest in mainland Australia after the Snowy Mountains Scheme. The scheme is situated in the Australian Alps in north-eastern Victoria about 350 km from Melbourne and is wholly owned by AGL Energy. The scheme was originally constructed between 1938 and 1961 by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria although it was privatised in the 1990s. The scheme was originally developed solely for electricity generation, unlike the Snowy Mountains Scheme, which was also intended to direct water west of the Snowy Mountains for purposes of irrigation. From 1937 to 1944 the construction of dams at Pretty Valley, Rocky Valley and the Junction Dam were undertaken requiring large numbers of planning and support staff to see the projects successfully completed. Planning and support staff were the backbone of the successful completion of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Electric Scheme and contributed significantly to the development of the Kiewa Valley area. Many descendants of the original SECV workers are still living and working in the local areaBlack and white photograph of 2 men, one identified as Ray Esdaile at Mt Beauty SEC Camp in 1950Handwritten on back of photograph in blue ink: Ray Esdaile and self (unidentified) 1950 Mt Beauty Camp SECray esdaile, secv, mt beauty -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph- Bus tour to Murray 2 Power Station
The Murray Region Hydroelectric Power Stations are two of seven hydro power stations, located near Khancoban in NSW. The two power stations are part of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electricity Scheme, which is an extensive hydroelectricity and irrigation complex constructed in south-east Australia between 1949 and 1974 and now run by Snowy Hydro. Although both power stations are located in NSW, since 1 July 2008 all power generated has been allocated to the Victorian region of the National Electricity Market. Murray 2 Power Station was the first in the Snowy Scheme to use Japanese supplied large electrical and mechanical components Photographs demonstrate local Kiewa Valley residents enjoying an educational visit to Murray 2 Power Station which holds significance to the early history of the Hydro-electric Scheme in the area. Also demonstrates a pictorial history of social activities undertaken during this periodBlack and white photograph mounted on buff card Bus tour to Murray 2 Power Station showing 2 buses and group of Kiewa Valley residentsHandwritten in blue ink above photo "Snapshots Clare Roper' Handwritten in black ink below photo "Bus tour to Murray 2 Power Station'kiewa valley residents, clare roper -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs x 3- Cruise on Lake Mulwala, 25/2/1973
Lake Mulwala is a man–made reservoir created through the construction of the Yarrawonga Weir across the Murray River, is located between Bundalong and Yarrawonga in Hume region of Victoria and Mulwala in the Riverina region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The weir was constructed in 1939 to provide water for irrigation of the surrounding district. The weir also serves as a crossing of the Murray between the two towns. It is a popular tourist destination for boating, fishing and other water recreation.Photographs demonstrate local Kiewa Valley residents enjoying a visit to the picturesque area of Lake Mulwala. Also provides a pictorial history of 1973.3 black and white photographs mounted on buff card. Photographs of a cruise on Lake Mulwala 25th Feb. 1973 1. Photo of unidentified man standing on the shore of Lake Mulwala beside cruise launch. 2. Group photo of people standing by cruise boat as others disembark. Woman in centre holding handbag may be Clare Roper (unconfirmed) 3. Photo of 2 men aboard cruise launch looking out over Lake Mulwala1. Handwritten at bottom of photo in black ink. 'Cruise on Lake Mulwala. 25th Feb. 1973' 2. Painted sign above cruise launch- Scenic Lake Cruises 3. No markingsclare roper -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Journals - Department of Agriculture, 1. 1950s and 2. one 1932 & others 1970s
The Kiewa Valley has been a farming district from early settlement of white people. This has continued until the present although the nature of farming has varied over the years. Access to information has improved with transport and technology. The journals kept the farmers informed and up to date.These booklets and journals were one of the few sources of information during the 1950s for the isolated farmers of the Kiewa Valley. The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme improved both transport and technology during the scheme's construction from the 1940s. It provided the township of Mt Beauty at the upper end of the valley where shops and schools were constructed, roads were improved out of the valley and the supply of electricity for milking etc. became available. 1. 14 articles each bounded by 2 staples, and each reprinted from Dept. of Agriculture Journal on a particular topic relating to Agriculture. All black & white and c1950s. 2. 4 Journals with colored covers 3 from Victoria Dept. of Agriculture (1932, 1974 & 1975) and 1 from Sth. Australia.1. "J.H.Wallace" hand written top right corner of covers of pamphlets titled 'Diseases Affecting /Young Cattle' and 'Mastitis'. "AHW" hand written top right corner of cover of pamphlet titled ' Grading Land for Irrigation' 2. Nonefarming, agriculture, cattle, pasture, kiewa valley, department of agriculture in victoria, kiewa hydro electric scheme, -
Port of Echuca
Photograph, Black & white photograph of the Central Darling River, near Wilcannia in the 1902 drought, 19/09/1984
This photo shows the extent of the 1902 drought. Also shows the state of the river pre-irrigation A black & white photograph of the Central Darling River, near Wilcannia in the 1902 drought. The river is very low. A bridge leads to a settlement on the left, and there is a boat underneath the bridge.There is a National Library of Australia stamp on the back. Also written in pencil is the following; "originals from H.Coulson Collection.drought, darling river, wilcannia, 1902, irrigation, bridges -
Port of Echuca
Black and white photograph of the Darling River near Wilcannia, Paddle steamers at Wilcannia On the Darling River. N.S.W, 19/09/1984
This is a copy of a photograph taken in 1902 to show the extent of the drought on the Darling River. It is taken near the town of Wilcannia and relates to P000012. 8 paddle steamers and 4 barges can be seen. One barge is being unloaded onto the bank. One of the paddle steamers is thought to be the P.S Wandering Jew which was built in Victoria in 1866 (Ref. The Register of Australian and N.Z Shipping' by C. Earnshaw. Page 136)This is a photograph showing the extent of the 1902 drought in the Murray Darling River basin. It also shows the type of cargo and the capacity or the barges. It also shows unloading techniques. Compare this to P000012 which shows the same scene, but with no boats present. A copy of a black and white photograph of boats stranded on the Central Darling River in the 1902 drought. Various paddle steamers and barges are piled along the left bank, including the 'P.S Wandering Jew'. Cargo is being transferred on the bank.The National Library of Australia stamp is on the back. Also written in pencil on the back of the photograph; "Originals copied by Nat. Library from photos donated by H. Coulson. Darling River." On the front of the photograph in the top, left corner in handwriting is written 'Drought 1902.'drought, wilcannia, darling river, paddle steamers, irrigation, p.s wandering jew., barges, 1902 -
Port of Echuca
Black and white copy of a photograph of steam boats on the Darling River in 1902, Paddle steamers on the Darling River at Wilcannia in 1902, 19/09/1984
Original photograph held by Helen Coulson. A copy is also held by the National Library. 1902 was a drought year. Compare the water levels with that of the same view in P000012. 'P. S Wandering Jew' was built in Victoria in 1866. ( Ref; "The Register of Australian and N.Z Shipping." By C.Earnshaw. Page 136.This photo is significant because it shows the extent of the 1902 drought. It also shows the type of cargo carried in barges, and also the techniques used to unload the cargo. It also show the difference between stern wheelers and side wheeler paddle steamers. It also shows the length nod the height of the bridge at Wilcannia to cope with high and low water levels.A copy of a black and white photograph taken in 1902. It shows 8 paddle steamers and 4 barges under a bridge over the Darling River near Wilcannia in N.S.W. Cargo is being unloaded onto the left bank. Two barges are also tied up on the right bank.Written on the back in pencil " see photo P000012 and P000014.1drought, 1902, darling river, paddle steamers, barges, cargo, river trade, murray darling river basin, irrigation, wilcannia -
Port of Echuca
A black and white postcard, 1906. or. 1916
The postcard is significant because it shows the extent of the flood in the early 20th Century. The bridge crosses the Southern Cross channel which had been built as part of the Murray Darling irrigation system. There is a vehicle on the bridge either being towed by bullocks or horses. Floodwaters cover the whole view.The postcard is significant because it shows the extent of the flood in the early 20th Century. The bridge crosses the Southern Cross channel which had been built as part of the Murray Darling irrigation system. It is also near the water filtration plant which filters the town's water supply. There is a vehicle on the bridge either being towed by bullocks or horses. Floodwaters cover the whole view.A black and white postcard showing Goulburn Road, Echuca East, in either the 1906, or 1916 floods.Printed on the back are the words; W. Grimwood Echuca. POST CARD. Correspondence Address Only Kodak Australia. Hand written on the back are the words 1906 or 1916? Southern Cross bridge near filtration plant. Goulburn Road, Echuca East.floods, goulburn road, echuca east, pullicino, j, postcard, southern cross channel, water filtration plant -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate, Certificate of eligibility and suitability for soldier settlement
1. Foolscap size sheet (see condition) Letterhead is for the soldier Settlement Commission. State Public Offices. Tel F 0234. Dated Melb 16 Sep 1947. Letter No 8945. In the text is Cert No. 4677 for Kenneth Edwin Beckman of Cowangi. The purpose of the land is for cropping and grazing (non irrigation land) 2. Letter quarto size paper. Letterhead of Australian Mil Forces. Tel No. M 45966 Ext 30. Victoria Echelon and records 291 Lonsdale St Melbourne dated 2 Nov 1945. In the text is printed EX V64354 K E Beckman. Cert of Discharge 294425. RAS Badge No. A 99448. Will (AAF A.131) One..admin record, ww2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Syllabus, Education Department: Technical Schools Syllabus, 1921
A syllabus for each subject taught in Technical Schools that was provided by the Education Department of Victoria. .1: Syllabus for Heat Engines - side 1, Grade 1; side 2, Grade 2 .2: Syllabus for Refrigeration - Grade 1 and Grade 2 on side 1. .3: Syllabus for Farm Irrigation and Irrigation Engineering - side one, Farm Irrigation; side 2, Irrigation Engineering. .4: Mechanics and Mechanics applied to Mining - 4 pages covering Mechanics (Applied) Grade 1, Grade 2, Mechanics (Applied) Structures, Grade 3, Mechanics (Applied) Machines, Grade 3; Mechanics Applied to Mining and Theoretical Mechanics .5: Syllabus for Mechanics and Heat - First Grade Mechanics students will be required to know the general principles and formulae of the science, apparatus used method of using and to verify formulae experimentally. Second Grade course includes all subjects for Grade 1 plus Newton's proof of the parallelogram of forces, rotation round fixed axis, laws of rotary motion of a body, resistance, harmonic motion, friction,impulsive forces, barometer corrections and Heat and thermodynamics. Third Grade students, an intimate knowledge of the courses for first and second grades plus remaining portions of thermodynamics. A special course for Evening Students in Mechanics and Heat outlined. .6: Syllabus for Electricity - covers the requirements for First Grade, Second Grade and Grade 3. Areas covered are Magnets and Magnetism, Electroscopes and Electrification, Electronic Fields, Voltaic Electricity, Measurement of Current, Electromagnetism, Amperemeters, Resistance, Electrical Technology,A5 size pages, typed. Some are doubled sided.education department victoria, technical schools, syllabus, 1921, heat engines, refrigeration, farm irrigation, irrigation engineering, mechanic, mechanics applied to mining, mechanics and heat, electricity -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos - Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme - Dartmouth, Official S.E.C.V. photos
Dartmouth Dam was built on the Mitta Mitta River in the 1970s. It is the highest dam in Australia (2022). It is the largest storage in Victoria (2022). It was built primarly for irrigation and urban use. The power station has the largest hydro-electric generator in Victoria (2022). -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Walter Gibbons Cox, Artesian Wells, 1895 (exact)
Brown hard covered book of 142 pages. Contents include state of the art of boring for water in Europe, Asia and America, Progress in the Australian Colonies, Water-bearing rocks - permanence of supply, machinery and cost of boring, irrigation for Artesian wells, and sub-artesian or shallow boring. Ilustratednon-fictionwells, walter gibbons cox, water supply, artesian wells, south australian bores, western australian bores, new south wales bores, queensland bores, cambridge downs, sebania, queensland, richmond downs, queensland, toorak, queensland, native dog, barringun, new south wales, marathin station, queensland, mazxwelton no. 2, queensland -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Irrigation Practice and Engineering Volume 2: Conveyance of Water and Volume 3: Irrigation Structures and Distribution System by B.A. Etchevery, 1915 and 1916
Blue hard covered books. .2) Volume III Irrrigation Structures and Distrubution Systemirrigation, water canals, tunnels, flumes, pipes, concrete pipes, wrought iron and steel pipes, wooden pipes, california, diversion works, weirs, spillways, canals, check gates, railroad crossing, america, united states of america, university of california, yellowstone river, colorado, arizona, windlass hoist, twin falls, idaho, arkansas valley, truckee-carson, salmon river, umatilla, cippoletti weir box -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Water Pump, Goulds Manufacturing Co, 1915-1925
Gould manufacturing company was founded in 1848 at Seneca Falls, New York when Seabury S. Gould purchased an interest in Downs, Mynderse & Co. and the firm became Downs & Co. Wooden pumps were produced at the time in an old cotton factory building. In 1869, the name of the company was changed from Downs & Company to Goulds Manufacturing Company. Seabury S. Gould was regarded as a man of unusual vision, and as the founder of Goulds Manufacturing Company he was keen to start producing cast iron pumps. An iron pump, he believed, would overcome all the disadvantages of a wooden pump. It would be strong and efficient and provide fresh flowing water for the pioneers. He ran the company until after the American Civil War and because Goulds Manufacturing had a foundry, they also produced all kinds of cast iron products such as corn shellers, bells, sad irons, sinks, tools, and a line of fire engines. From 1848 to 1964 a Gould family member had always been President of the company. However, the company ownership in 1964 was transferred from family-owned stock to public offerings and employee ownership of stock. The subject item called the "N e w Deluge" was an improved bilge pump for vessels having not more than 25 feet depth of hold. It was also used by contractors for pumping out excavations and was well adapted for irrigation use. This hand pump was designed to be used where a hand pump of large capacity was desired. Goulds made many different types of pumps to suit differing pumping situations such as. Well Pumps, Hydraulic Rams, Diaphragm Pumps, Tank Pumps, Sprayers and Small Capacity Power rumps. Goulds Triplex, Centrifugal, Rotary and Deep Well Power Pumps The subject item was first introduced to the market in the Goulds catalogue of 1915 and became a very popular pump used in Australia and the USA. It is manufactured by a company still trading today with offices in Australia and many other countries.Hand Pump cast iron with long reversable pumping lever and cylindrical casing there are 4 metal holes for fastening to floor surface. Painted black. Embossed "NEW DELUGE" "- - -" and "No 16" or "No 18".warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, pump, hand pump, goulds manufacturing -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Annual Report, H Thacker, The Geelong Harbor Trust Commissioners' Third Report for the year ending 31st December 1908, 1909
In 1908 the Geelong Harbor Trust commissioners were George Frederick Holden, Edward Harewood Lascelles and James Hill. The officers were Walter S. Crowle (Secretary), A.C. McKenzie (Engineer), Captain G.A. Molland (Harbor Master), E.R. Hitch, (Assistant Harbor Master, Portarlington.)Red soft covered foolscap report of 101 pages. Includes two photographic reproductions of teh New Cargo Shed on Yarra Pier, and Twin S.S. "G.F. Holden" (formerly the 'Pelican' (built in 1898 by Fleming & Ferguson, Paisley, England, for the Western Australian Government).Seal of the Geelong Harbour Trust Commissionersgeelong, harbour trust, commissioners, report, finance, properties, dredging, portarlington, barwon heads, ocean grove, shipping, engineer's report, assets, liabilities, harbor trust, geelong harbor trust, grain shipping berthage, corio quay, cool stores, dock accomodation, floating plant, hopetoun channel, moorabool pier shed, sparrovale irrigation farm, thomas gibson-carmichael, yarra pier cargo -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book- Syllabues, Education Department, Victoria, Technical School. Syllabuses for subject, 1914, 1914
Used at the Ballarat School of MinesBook with no front cover with courses for technical schools. Back cover is pale blue. ballarat school of mines, education department, technical school, chemistry, food analysis, assaying, metallurgy, mathematics, geology, mineralogy, mining, mechanics, electricity, sound and light, surveying, engineering, hydraulics, irrigation, biology, agriculture, commerical, telegraphy, postal mechanics, turning and fitting, milling, blacksmithing, carpentry, joining, plumbing, printing, dressmaking, photography, millinery, cookery, petrology, wool classing, sorting, junior technical school syllabus, courses for diplomas