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Eltham District Historical Society IncFolder, Mary Ann Leak, 1860s
... Mary Ann Leak...Folder of information on Mary Ann Leak, Panton Hill, 1860s...Mary Ann Leak Folder of information on Mary Ann Leak, Panton Hill, 1860s Mary Ann Leak Folder ...Folder of information on Mary Ann Leak, Panton Hill, 1860smary ann leak -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Leak plugged in time, 2010
... Leak plugged in time...Article on a leak of harmful coolant from Gainsborough Hardware Industries into a stormwater drain and the Environment Protection Authority's order to the company to remedy the problem....Leak plugged in time Article Article ...Article on a leak of harmful coolant from Gainsborough Hardware Industries into a stormwater drain and the Environment Protection Authority's order to the company to remedy the problem.Article on a leak of harmful coolant from Gainsborough Hardware Industries into a stormwater drain and the Environment Protection Authority's order to the company to remedy the problem.Article on a leak of harmful coolant from Gainsborough Hardware Industries into a stormwater drain and the Environment Protection Authority's order to the company to remedy the problem.gainsborough hardware industries ltd, blackburn creek -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesAlbum - Black and white and colour prints, Gas Leak, April 1991
... Gas Leak...13 colour photographs taken April 1991 when there was a gas leak and all staff and students had to be evacuated to the oval nearby. 11 b/w similar photographs. ...gas leak staff students evacuation 13 colour photographs taken April 1991 when there was a gas leak and all staff and students had to be evacuated to the oval nearby. 11 b/w similar photographs. ...13 colour photographs taken April 1991 when there was a gas leak and all staff and students had to be evacuated to the oval nearby. 11 b/w similar photographs. Many photographs taken, remainder in spares box.gas leak, staff, students, evacuation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Water Meter, 2019
... Designed to alert customers of water leaks....Designed to alert customers of water leaks....Designed to alert customers of water leaks. Water Meter Article Article ...Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters.Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters. Designed to alert customers of water leaks.Vermont South residents are among the first in Melbourne to trial Yarra Valley Water's new digital meters. vermont south, water, yarra valley water -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyProgramme - Programme, Official opening of the West Gate Bridge, 1978
... "to the Masons from the Leakes 78"...celebrations fetes and exhibitions built environment - civic west gate bridge engineering - bridges west gate bridge authority rupert hamer - premier oscar meyer - chairman "to the Masons from the Leakes 78" Programme for the official opening of the West Gate Bridge on 15 November 1978 (photo of officials is missing from the inside of the programme). ...Programme for the official opening of the West Gate Bridge on 15 November 1978 (photo of officials is missing from the inside of the programme). Front cover - coloured copy of painting of bridge under construction. Back cover - artist's impression of first steam ferry in 1873 by Williamstown Council"to the Masons from the Leakes 78"celebrations fetes and exhibitions, built environment - civic, west gate bridge, engineering - bridges, west gate bridge authority, rupert hamer - premier, oscar meyer - chairman -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Caulking Screw, n.d
... Caulking tool used for prying leaking wooden planks open so leak can be plugged with pitch and hemp. ...Caulking tool used for prying leaking wooden planks open so leak can be plugged with pitch and hemp. ...Previously owned by Peter Carrison, Bruce's father-in-law, a carpenter and boat-builder. Claimed to have been originally used by the Henty brothers.Caulking tool used for prying leaking wooden planks open so leak can be plugged with pitch and hemp. Has a wooden handle. -
Stawell Historical Society IncSlide, Ian McCann, Outlet Valve prior to opening, 1960's
... Colour Slide showing the outlet valve prio to opening leaking water...Grampians Colour Slide showing the outlet valve prio to opening leaking water Outlet Valve prior to opening Slide Ian McCann ...Colour Slide showing the outlet valve prio to opening leaking watergrampians -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageOil Can
... Carpenters Special "Non-Leak" oil can 60mm diameter 100 mm tall...James S Steele tool box Flagstaff Hill Warrnambool Shipwrecked-coast Flagstaff-Hill Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Museum Maritime-Museum Shipwreck-coast Flagstaff-Hill-Maritime-Village Carpenters Special "Non-Leak" oil can 60mm diameter 100 mm tall Oil Can ...James S Steele tool boxCarpenters Special "Non-Leak" oil can 60mm diameter 100 mm tallflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Commemorative Beer Can
... With ring pull tag(leaking)....With ring pull tag(leaking). Commemorative Beer Can Tooheys Brewery ...Commemorative Alumium beer can with RAAF logo. Tooheys Blue Label 375mL. With ring pull tag(leaking).Commemorating the 50th anniversay of the end of WW2.Logo for Australia remembers 1945 - 1995. followed by thanks for the freedom . Insert image of reciutment poster from WW2 fot the R.A.A.Fcommemorative beer can -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryEquipment - Mask, Julliard, 1877
... Large metal wire frame mask, covered in waxed paper, with gauze wrapped around the rim to prevent ether leaking out, effectively forming a rebreathing apparatus....He administered it from a large, wire frame, the outside of which was covered with waxed cloth to make it impermeable to air, the inside with surgical gauze on to which the ether was poured. ether carbon dioxide italian army libya 1940 Large metal wire frame mask, covered in waxed paper, with gauze wrapped around the rim to prevent ether leaking out, effectively forming a rebreathing apparatus. ...This is a large metal framework covered in gauze, the whole mask completely enclosing the patient's face excluding any possibility of carbon dioxide being excreted. This object was found in the possession of the Italian Army in Libya in 1940, and donated to the museum by Dr Geoffrey Kaye. Gustave Julliard, of Geneva, after a death from chloroform had occurred in his practice, abandoned the use of that anaesthetic and adopted ether. He administered it from a large, wire frame, the outside of which was covered with waxed cloth to make it impermeable to air, the inside with surgical gauze on to which the ether was poured. Large metal wire frame mask, covered in waxed paper, with gauze wrapped around the rim to prevent ether leaking out, effectively forming a rebreathing apparatus.ether, carbon dioxide, italian army, libya, 1940 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Container - BOTTLES COLLECTION: CHATEAU DORE' HERMITAGE
... Must be kept upright, leaking otherwise....Must be kept upright, leaking otherwise. Container BOTTLES COLLECTION: CHATEAU DORE' HERMITAGE ...The Chateau D'Ore vineyards were established in 1856 by Jean De Ravin (1832-1911). He married Louisa Smith in 1858. The winery was built in 1866 at Mandurang South.Glass Bottle. Simple white label: Chateau Dore' Vineyards, Hermitage. G. J. Deravin, Bendigo. The label is ripped. Bottle half full. Must be kept upright, leaking otherwise.bendigo, business, chateau dore' -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white and colour negatives, AGFA, Burnley Gas Scare April 1991, April 1991
... 2 packets of black and white and colour photographs with negatives labelled, "Burnley Gas Scare." A gas leak meant the whole school was evacuated to the Oval nearby. ...A gas leak meant the whole school was evacuated to the Oval nearby. ...gas leak, staff, students, evacuation of school -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Riverlea homestead at the corner of Ringwood-Warrandyte and Croydon Roads, South Warrandyte
... Five photos of the homestead, CE Carter advertisement of sale on 7th August 1982 and photocopies of titles, going back to original Crown Grant owner (Leak family) ...Five photos of the homestead, CE Carter advertisement of sale on 7th August 1982 and photocopies of titles, going back to original Crown Grant owner (Leak family) Riverlea homestead at the corner of Ringwood-Warrandyte and Croydon Roads, South Warrandyte Photograph ...Donated by Richard Carter, former real estater. Five photos of the homestead, CE Carter advertisement of sale on 7th August 1982 and photocopies of titles, going back to original Crown Grant owner (Leak family) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Wannon Water Leak Detector, n.d
... Small ziplock bag, containing information card from Wannon Water on how to use the included bottle of food dye to ascertain whether a toilet is leaking. Bottle clear plastic, green lid; filled with green food dye....Functional object Wannon Water Leak Detector ...Small ziplock bag, containing information card from Wannon Water on how to use the included bottle of food dye to ascertain whether a toilet is leaking. Bottle clear plastic, green lid; filled with green food dye.wannon water, plumbing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Gas and Fuel Corporation, 2010
... Black and white photograph of a Gas and Fuel employee using a device called a 'sniffer' which is used to detect gas leaks. His work vehicle is on the road to the left of the photograph. ...gas supply gas and fuel corporation of victoria Black and white photograph of a Gas and Fuel employee using a device called a 'sniffer' which is used to detect gas leaks. His work vehicle is on the road to the left of the photograph. ...Black and white photograph of a Gas and Fuel employee using a device called a 'sniffer' which is used to detect gas leaks. His work vehicle is on the road to the left of the photograph. The Gas and Fuel Corporation was situated in Rooks Road - 1994gas supply, gas and fuel corporation of victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNegative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Hurstbridge Water Scheme, 11 May 1961
... Downstream view of wall in creek and leak 11 May 1961 http://wikimapia.org/10473910/Running-Creek-Reservoir...Downstream view of wall in creek and leak 11 May 1961 http://wikimapia.org/10473910/Running-Creek-Reservoir Record 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. ...Downstream view of wall in creek and leak 11 May 1961 http://wikimapia.org/10473910/Running-Creek-ReservoirRecord 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, road construction, shire of eltham, 1961-05-11, hurstbridge water scheme -
The Paynesville Maritime MuseumTool - Caulking irons
... Boat-builders use the irons to push caulking cotton ito the seams between the planks of the hull to prevent water leaking in...Boat-builders use the irons to push caulking cotton ito the seams between the planks of the hull to prevent water leaking in Set of steel caulking irons Tool Caulking irons ...Boat-builders use the irons to push caulking cotton ito the seams between the planks of the hull to prevent water leaking inSet of steel caulking irons -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPostcard (item) - Colour postcard, Scancolor (Australia) Pty Ltd, Marysville, Victoria, Pre 2009
... ./ PINK RHODODENDRON (LEFT)/ "MRS G.W. LEAK."/ MAUVE RHODODENDRON (RIGHT)/ "LUCIDIUM" scancolor Australia (03) 555 1944 CS 1854..../ PINK RHODODENDRON (LEFT)/ "MRS G.W. LEAK."/ MAUVE RHODODENDRON (RIGHT)/ "LUCIDIUM" scancolor Australia (03) 555 1944 CS 1854 A colour photograph of rhododendrons in Marysville in Victoria. ...A colour photograph of rhododendrons in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of rhododendrons in Marysville in Victoria. Marysville is well known for its beautiful gardens which are transformed during Spring. This postcard was produced by Scancolor Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.MARYSVILLE/ Victoria. During the WIRREANDA FESTIVAL in SPRING/ the gardens of MARYSVILLE are transformed/ into a brilliant display of colour./ PINK RHODODENDRON (LEFT)/ "MRS G.W. LEAK."/ MAUVE RHODODENDRON (RIGHT)/ "LUCIDIUM" scancolor Australia (03) 555 1944 CS 1854marysville, victoria, rhododendron, wirreanda festival, spring, scancolor australia, postcard, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPostcard (item) - Colour postcard, Scancolor (Australia) Pty Ltd, Marysville, Victoria, Pre 2009
... ./ PINK RHODODENDRON (LEFT)/ "MRS G.W. LEAK."/ MAUVE RHODODENDRON (RIGHT)/ "LUCIDIUM" scancolor Australia (03) 555 1944 CS 1854..../ PINK RHODODENDRON (LEFT)/ "MRS G.W. LEAK."/ MAUVE RHODODENDRON (RIGHT)/ "LUCIDIUM" scancolor Australia (03) 555 1944 CS 1854 A colour photograph of rhododendrons in Marysville in Victoria. ...A colour photograph of rhododendrons in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of rhododendrons in Marysville in Victoria. Marysville is well known for its beautiful gardens which are transformed during Spring. This postcard was produced by Scancolor Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.MARYSVILLE/ Victoria. During the WIRREANDA FESTIVAL in SPRING/ the gardens of MARYSVILLE are transformed/ into a brilliant display of colour./ PINK RHODODENDRON (LEFT)/ "MRS G.W. LEAK."/ MAUVE RHODODENDRON (RIGHT)/ "LUCIDIUM" scancolor Australia (03) 555 1944 CS 1854marysville, victoria, rhododendron, wirreanda festival, spring, scancolor australia, postcard, souvenir -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Drawing - Plumbing drawings, C 1963
... Domestic size Gas meter 5. Bubble Gas leak detector 6. Fixing of gas meter...Domestic size Gas meter 5. Bubble Gas leak detector 6. Fixing of gas meter Drawing Plumbing drawings ...Drawings by Robert Whitworth as an apprentice plumber at Bankstown Tech College 1963Date: 1963 Gas plumbing drawings - 6 sheets 1. Hight pressure Gas meter 2. Liquid type Thermometer 3. Safety pilot cut off 4. Domestic size Gas meter 5. Bubble Gas leak detector 6. Fixing of gas meterplumbing, bankstown tech college -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Port Melbourne Council, J Harrop, Sanitary Inspector, Sanitary Inspectors Report Book, 1900 - 1905
... Sanitary Inspector's Reports to Port Melbourne Council 1900-1905, detailing infectious diseases reported, nuisances, smells, smoke, drain sewerage leaks, illegal dumping of manure and other refuse, animals found wandering, inspections of premises, tips, piggeries, factories, fumigating, laying baits, carrying out orders of Health Officer....local government - town of port melbourne environmental issues health - general health business and traders industry - noxious nightsoil engineering - canals and drainage built environment livestock j harrop - sanitary inspector dr sandford - acting medical officer Sanitary Inspector's Reports to Port Melbourne Council 1900-1905, detailing infectious diseases reported, nuisances, smells, smoke, drain sewerage leaks, illegal dumping of manure and other refuse, animals found wandering, inspections of premises, tips, piggeries, factories, fumigating, laying baits, carrying out orders of Health Officer. ...Sanitary Inspector's Reports to Port Melbourne Council 1900-1905, detailing infectious diseases reported, nuisances, smells, smoke, drain sewerage leaks, illegal dumping of manure and other refuse, animals found wandering, inspections of premises, tips, piggeries, factories, fumigating, laying baits, carrying out orders of Health Officer.local government - town of port melbourne, environmental issues, health - general health, business and traders, industry - noxious, nightsoil, engineering - canals and drainage, built environment, livestock, j harrop - sanitary inspector, dr sandford - acting medical officer -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Bed Warmer, 1030's - 1950's
... Holds water without leaking....Holds water without leaking. Bed warmers Hot water bottles A medium sized vintage aluminium, cylindrical bed or foot warmer, with a removable brass screw stopper which has a wire looped handle on top. ...1930's to 1950's an aluminium bed warmer, foot warmer, thermos bottle. It is a bed warmer with a very small opening, but the bottle works effectively on the principle of a thermos bottle. Holds water without leaking.A medium sized vintage aluminium, cylindrical bed or foot warmer, with a removable brass screw stopper which has a wire looped handle on top. It has an overall pattern of decorative lined bands around it. It would be filled with hot water, sealed with the stopper and wrapped in a towel or cloth to stop it burning your feet.bed warmers, hot water bottles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Container - BOTTLES COLLECTION: M. B. FOSTER & SONS DUBLIN EXTRA STOUT
... Must be kept upright otherwise there is a leak in the cork....Must be kept upright otherwise there is a leak in the cork. Container BOTTLES COLLECTION: M. ...Myles Birket Foster (1785-1861) established his business in London in 1829 and the business continued after his death. This bottle is dated at about 1890's. Virgoe and Sons Co. the agent for Foster products was situated on the corner of William and Lt Collins St., Melbourne.Glass bottle. Red and cream colour label. Virgoe. Son & Co. Melbourne sole agents in Victoria and Tasmania. Dublin extra stout first quality. M. B. Foster & Sons 27 Borrk St., Bond st. London. The bottle is full with cork. In very good condition. Must be kept upright otherwise there is a leak in the cork.business, retail, brewery -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Bed Warmer, Schrade, 1030's - 1950's
... Holds water without leaking....Holds water without leaking. Bed warmers Hot water bottles Patent marks around the screw stopper: 'Schrade Trade Mark Regd Made in Gt. ...1930's to 1950's Schrade 1.2 litre aluminium bed warmer, foot warmer, thermos bottle. It is a bed warmer with a very small opening, but the bottle works effectively on the principle of a thermos bottle. Holds water without leaking.A long vintage gold painted aluminium, cylindrical bed or foot warmer, with a removable brass screw stopper which has a looped handle on top. It has a pattern of four decorative bands around it. It would be filled with hot water, sealed with the stopper and wrapped in a towel or cloth to stop it burning your feet. Patent marks around the screw stopper: 'Schrade Trade Mark Regd Made in Gt. B'bed warmers, hot water bottles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Flyer - Brochure catalogue, Volume four of four: Graduate Publication 2013 Bachelor of Visual Arts Graphic Design & Multimedia, 2013
... Students: Teghan Johns, Tyler Zebra, Nawal Al-Adasani, Bonnie Redfern, Amarinda Long, Dylan Leak. ...Students: Teghan Johns, Tyler Zebra, Nawal Al-Adasani, Bonnie Redfern, Amarinda Long, Dylan Leak. University of Ballarat Federation University Graphic Design Multimedia Bachelor Degree Camp Street Campus Arts Academy Volume Four is an 8pp A5 concertina fold brochure, orange cover. ...Volume Four is an 8pp A5 concertina fold brochure, which includes work examples and details of six students. Reverse feature list of Graduating students. Students: Teghan Johns, Tyler Zebra, Nawal Al-Adasani, Bonnie Redfern, Amarinda Long, Dylan Leak. Volume Four is an 8pp A5 concertina fold brochure, orange cover.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, multimedia, bachelor, degree, camp street campus, arts academy -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Embroidered Guest Sampler, "Guest", 1920-40
... You are welcome here Be at your ease Get up when you're ready Go to bed when you please Happy to share with you Such as we've got The leaks in the roof The soup in the pot You don't have to thank us Or laugh at our jokes Sit deep and come often You're one of the folks...Sampler Surface stitchery You are welcome here Be at your ease Get up when you're ready Go to bed when you please Happy to share with you Such as we've got The leaks in the roof The soup in the pot You don't have to thank us Or laugh at our jokes Sit deep and come often You're one of the folks Sampler embroidered from a design offered in the magazine "Woman" April 1937. ...Woman magazine April 3 1937 - available for purchase for 2/- from the Needlework department. See Museum sheet for article.Sampler embroidered from a design offered in the magazine "Woman" April 1937.You are welcome here Be at your ease Get up when you're ready Go to bed when you please Happy to share with you Such as we've got The leaks in the roof The soup in the pot You don't have to thank us Or laugh at our jokes Sit deep and come often You're one of the folkssampler, surface stitchery -
Unions Ballarat
Secrets of State: A Detailed Assessment of the Book They Banned, Munster, George, 1982
... Secret (leaked) government documents dealing with East Timor, US military bases in Australia, the Soviet Navy in the Indian Ocean, the Shah’s regime in Iran and the Vietnam War. ...Secret (leaked) government documents dealing with East Timor, US military bases in Australia, the Soviet Navy in the Indian Ocean, the Shah’s regime in Iran and the Vietnam War. ...Secret (leaked) government documents dealing with East Timor, US military bases in Australia, the Soviet Navy in the Indian Ocean, the Shah’s regime in Iran and the Vietnam War. Originally published as "Documents on Australian Defence and Foreign Policy 1968-1975" - this edition was previously banned and all unsold copies were destroyed by the government.Significant to Australian foreign relations in the period 1968-1975.Paper; book. Front cover: black background; pictures of newspapers and a book; red and white text.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, east timor, us military bases, soviet navy, vietnam, iran, vietnam war, documents on australian defence and foreign policy, government leaks, shah of iran -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA MINE MANAGERS REPORTS
... No water for 2 days as main burst at Bendigo Creek. 18/1/1889 East boiler leaking. Boilermakers in. Still leaked. 1/2/1889 East battery repaired. 15/2/1889 Water in shaft 15 galls an hour. ...No water for 2 days as main burst at Bendigo Creek. 18/1/1889 East boiler leaking. Boilermakers in. Still leaked. 1/2/1889 East battery repaired. 15/2/1889 Water in shaft 15 galls an hour. ...Handwritten copies from New Chum & Victoria Mine Managers Reports. 9/11/1888 Cage caught in shaft reported by Wm Grigg. 9/11/1888 More about the cage being caught, reported by Mine manager R Jackson. 4/1/1889 Replaced rings in eastern winding engine. No water for 2 days as main burst at Bendigo Creek. 18/1/1889 East boiler leaking. Boilermakers in. Still leaked. 1/2/1889 East battery repaired. 15/2/1889 Water in shaft 15 galls an hour. Total depth from surface 2,134 feet. Wm Vinnard. M. Man. 7/6/1899 Firewood in stock, at ?indes, 552 tons at battery. Urgently require a 2nd boiler. Can only wind for 20 minutes, then stop for steam to rise before hauling. J Agnew Mine Manager.document, gold, new chum & victoria, new chum & victoria mine managers reports, wm grigg, r jackson, wm vinnard, j agnew -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Bed Warmer, Sunrise Stainless Steel Co, 1930's - 1950's
... Holds water without leaking. Russell Sebire...Holds water without leaking. Russell Sebire Bed warmers Hot water bottles 'Sunrise Stainless Steel Co Pat App 6368/42' Patent marks around the stopper. ...1930's to 1950's Sunrise Stainless Steel Co. Melbourne Pat Appn 6368/42 1.2 litre stainless steel bed warmer, foot warmer, thermos bottle. Bed warmer with very small opening, but the bottle works effectively on the principle of a thermos bottle. Holds water without leaking. Russell SebireA stainless steel, cylindrical bed warmer, with a removable screw stopper which has a looped handle on top. It has a pattern of three bands of three lines around it. It would be filled with hot water, sealed with the stopper and wrapped in a towel or cloth to stop it burning your feet.'Sunrise Stainless Steel Co Pat App 6368/42' Patent marks around the stopper.bed warmers, hot water bottles -
Wannon WaterBrochure, Cross' patent joint no.14175, circa 1915
... Samuel Cross worked for the Hamilton Waterworks Trust and his invention relates to a box joint in two sections and is particularly useful for repairing a pipe containing fluid under either high or low pressure in which a leak, blow out, or burst occurs. Samuel Cross' invention is mentioned in the minutes of the Hamilton Waterworks Trust, copied pages can be found in the supplementary files. ...Samuel Cross worked for the Hamilton Waterworks Trust and his invention relates to a box joint in two sections and is particularly useful for repairing a pipe containing fluid under either high or low pressure in which a leak, blow out, or burst occurs. Samuel Cross' invention is mentioned in the minutes of the Hamilton Waterworks Trust, copied pages can be found in the supplementary files. ...Samuel Cross worked for the Hamilton Waterworks Trust and his invention relates to a box joint in two sections and is particularly useful for repairing a pipe containing fluid under either high or low pressure in which a leak, blow out, or burst occurs. Samuel Cross' invention is mentioned in the minutes of the Hamilton Waterworks Trust, copied pages can be found in the supplementary files. Cross' invention helped to prevent water loss whilst a pipe was being repaired. Hamilton Waterworks Trust was an early predecessor to Glenelg Water which later merged with Portland Coast Water and South West Water to form Wannon Water. The patent is significant because the invention was revolutionary for the early Victorian 20th century engineering, and it is still being used today.A3 sheet, printed on both sides, folded into A4, printed in black and white, contains 4 photographs.water pipes, water supply, engineering, samuel cross, hamilton
