Showing 92 items matching "maroondah river"
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Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Maroondah River - Fernshaw, c1900
... Maroondah River - Fernshaw......maroondah river...The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as the Maroondah River - Fernshaw....The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as the Maroondah River - Fernshaw. watts river fernshaw maroondah river victoria ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ...An early black and white photograph of the Watts River at Fernshaw. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as the Maroondah River - Fernshaw.An early black and white photograph of the Watts River at Fernshaw. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as the Maroondah River - Fernshaw.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMwatts river, fernshaw, maroondah river, victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Newspaper Clipping (copy), The Argus, Maroondah River water supply 1891, 18/02/1891
... Maroondah River water supply 1891...maroondah aqueduct...yan yean reservoir...greensborough...plenty river...An historical account of the development of Melbourne's Maroondah River water supply, including a description of works undertaken in the 1890s....Includes transcript in Word document. Maroondah River water supply 1891 Article Newspaper Clipping (copy) The Argus ...An historical account of the development of Melbourne's Maroondah River water supply, including a description of works undertaken in the 1890s.3 p., photocopy of article, downloaded from Trove. Includes transcript in Word document.melbourne water, mmbw, maroondah aqueduct, yan yean reservoir, greensborough, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPamphlet, Lower Plenty River concept plan, summary report: Maroondah Pipetrack to Yarra River, 1992_07
... Lower Plenty River concept plan, summary report: Maroondah Pipetrack to Yarra River...river...maroondah aqueduct...This draft concept plan covers the lower Plenty River from the Maroondah Pipe track in Greensborough to where the Plenty meets the Yarra. ...Lower Plenty River concept plan, summary report: Maroondah Pipetrack to Yarra River Pamphlet Pamphlet Melbourne Water ...This draft concept plan covers the lower Plenty River from the Maroondah Pipe track in Greensborough to where the Plenty meets the Yarra. Melbourne Water was the lead agency, assisted by the Shires of Eltham and Diamond Valley, City of Heidelberg, the EPA and Department of Planning and Housing.Coloured pamphlet, photograph and plans 12 pages. 2 copies.plenty river, maroondah aqueduct, melbourne water -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, The Batman Tree; heirloom apple tree purchased by John Batman and planted by Mr Frederick Flintoff in 1838 in the orchard of Mr Bosch, near Greensborough, now a small river flat near the Maroondah aqueduct crossing, Plenty River Walk, Greensborough, c.1989, 1989c
... The Batman Tree; heirloom apple tree purchased by John Batman and planted by Mr Frederick Flintoff in 1838 in the orchard of Mr Bosch, near Greensborough, now a small river flat near the Maroondah aqueduct crossing, Plenty River Walk, Greensborough, c.1989......plenty river walk...maroondah...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne greensborough plenty river walk maroondah aqueduct batman apple tree Colour photograph originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. ...Colour photograph originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. No information contained in album or on reverse of photos except where noted. Relocated to archival photosafe storage.greensborough, plenty river walk, maroondah aqueduct, batman apple tree -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph (copy), Aqueduct over the Plenty River / photographer unknown, 1920c
... maroondah aqueduct...plenty river...View of the Maroondah Aqueduct where it crosses the Plenty River in Greensborough....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne View of the Maroondah Aqueduct where it crosses the Plenty River in Greensborough. maroondah aqueduct plenty river Black and white photograph, enlarged and laminated. ...View of the Maroondah Aqueduct where it crosses the Plenty River in Greensborough.Black and white photograph, enlarged and laminated.maroondah aqueduct, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Pipes over the Plenty River, 1950c
... maroondah aqueduct...plenty river...An early photograph of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipes crossing the Plenty River....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne An early photograph of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipes crossing the Plenty River. maroondah aqueduct plenty river Digital copy of black and white photograph. ...An early photograph of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipes crossing the Plenty River.Digital copy of black and white photograph.maroondah aqueduct, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Journal - Excerpt, Victorian Government Gazette, Melbourne water supply 1879, 25/04/1879
... ...maroondah aqueduct...plenty river...Masonry abutments and piers, also construction and erection of wrought iron aqueduct over Plenty River at Morang. 5250 pounds. History of the Maroondah aqueduct melbourne water mmbw maroondah aqueduct plenty river 1 p., photocopy of article, downloaded from State Library of Victoria Melbourne water supply 1879 Article Journal - Excerpt Victorian Government Gazette ...An historical account from the Victorian Government Gazette 25/04/1879: Contract accepted - Melbourne Water Supply - B. Barnes & Co. Masonry abutments and piers, also construction and erection of wrought iron aqueduct over Plenty River at Morang. 5250 pounds.History of the Maroondah aqueduct1 p., photocopy of article, downloaded from State Library of Victoriamelbourne water, mmbw, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Journal - Excerpt, Victorian Government Gazette, Melbourne water supply 1890, 15/08/1890
... ...maroondah aqueduct...plenty river...Addition and extension to Watts River Scheme. History of the Maroondah aqueduct melbourne water mmbw maroondah aqueduct plenty river watts river 1 p., photocopy of article, downloaded from State Library of Victoria Melbourne water supply 1890 Article Journal - Excerpt Victorian Government Gazette ...An historical account from the Victorian Government Gazette 15/08/1890: Contract accepted - Melbourne Water Supply - Mephan Ferguson. Manufacture and erection of wrought iron tubular aqueduct over Plenty River near Greensborough. Addition and extension to Watts River Scheme.History of the Maroondah aqueduct1 p., photocopy of article, downloaded from State Library of Victoriamelbourne water, mmbw, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river, watts river -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Plenty River at the aqueduct crossing Greensborough 2019, 02/07/2019
... ...maroondah aqueduct...plenty river...The Plenty River at the aqueduct crossing, 2019, showing graffiti on the river bank rocks. Originally part of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipeline, all that remains is the bridge that once carried the pipe over the Plenty River. ...This photograph was taken from the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. plenty river trail maroondah pipetrack maroondah aqueduct plenty river graffiti 2 colour digital photographs Plenty River at the aqueduct crossing Greensborough 2019 Photograph - Digital Image Marilyn Smith ...The Plenty River at the aqueduct crossing, 2019, showing graffiti on the river bank rocks. Originally part of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipeline, all that remains is the bridge that once carried the pipe over the Plenty River. This photograph was taken from the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. 2 colour digital photographsplenty river trail, maroondah pipetrack, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river, graffiti -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Aqueduct crossing the Plenty River, Greensborough 2019, 02/07/2019
... ...maroondah aqueduct...plenty river...The aqueduct crossing the Plenty River, 2019, overgrown with vegetation. Originally part of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipeline, all that remains is the bridge that once carried the pipe over the Plenty River. ...This photograph was taken from the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. plenty river trail maroondah pipetrack maroondah aqueduct plenty river graffiti 3 colour digital photographs Aqueduct crossing the Plenty River, Greensborough 2019 Photograph Photograph - Digital Image Marilyn Smith ...The aqueduct crossing the Plenty River, 2019, overgrown with vegetation. Originally part of the Maroondah Aqueduct pipeline, all that remains is the bridge that once carried the pipe over the Plenty River. This photograph was taken from the Plenty River Trail in Greensborough. 3 colour digital photographsplenty river trail, maroondah pipetrack, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river, graffiti -
Greensborough Historical SocietyReport, Examining Draughtsman's Report - Watts River Aqueduct, 20/07/1897
... maroondah aqueduct...watts river...This Field Survey was commissioned by the Melbourne Board of Works and was used to position the Maroondah Aqueduct bridge north of Greensborough at its crossing point on the Plenty River. ...It features a traverse of the Plenty River The Maroondah Aqueduct bridge is a significant example of late 19th century engineering. maroondah aqueduct watts river aqueduct bridge greensborough office of titles 1897 wrought iron water pipes plenty river melbourne board of works Copy of handwritten report includes maps. ...This Field Survey was commissioned by the Melbourne Board of Works and was used to position the Maroondah Aqueduct bridge north of Greensborough at its crossing point on the Plenty River. It incorporated the use of wrought iron water pipes and therefore is of lighter construction than other similar bridges in the district. It features a traverse of the Plenty RiverThe Maroondah Aqueduct bridge is a significant example of late 19th century engineering. A 4 page reproduction of an Office of Titles document. Copy of handwritten report includes maps.maroondah aqueduct, watts river aqueduct, bridge, greensborough, office of titles, 1897, wrought iron water pipes, plenty river, melbourne board of works -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, New pipeline replacing Watts Reservoir aqueduct, 1977_
... ...maroondah aqueduct...plenty river...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Photograph of new aqueduct pipe near Plenty River Greensborough. aqueduct maroondah aqueduct plenty river Digital copy of colour photograph. ...Photograph of new aqueduct pipe near Plenty River Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.aqueduct, maroondah aqueduct, plenty river -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Pioneer Children's Cemetery [from above], 1985_
... river...maroondah aqueduct...This photograph is taken from above the cemetery site looking towards the Plenty River with the Maroondah Aqueduct in the background....An important historical site in Greensborough. pioneer childrens cemetery plenty river maroondah aqueduct partington whatmough Digital copy of colour photograph. ...The unmarked graves of the children of two Greensborough pioneer families lie in a private cemetery on the Plenty River. Burials occurred between 1848 and 1860. This photograph is taken from above the cemetery site looking towards the Plenty River with the Maroondah Aqueduct in the background.An important historical site in Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer childrens cemetery, plenty river, maroondah aqueduct, partington, whatmough -
Eltham District Historical Society IncFilm - Video (VHS), Nillumbik Shire Council, The Nillumbik Story, 1996
... Maroondah Aqueduct...Matcham Skipper...Memorial Park...Ming Mackay (1918-2009)...Montsalvat...Mudbrick houses...Music...musicians...nesting area...Nillumbik Historical Society...Nillumbik Shire...North Warrandyte...Old timer...Orchards...Peter Brock...Plenty River...Maroondah Aqueduct. With growing population of Melbourne, the nearby Yan Yean system had severely disrupted the flow of the Plenty River, forcing the closure of three flour mills there. ...Maroondah Aqueduct. With growing population of Melbourne, the nearby Yan Yean system had severely disrupted the flow of the Plenty River, forcing the closure of three flour mills there. ...PART 1 – NILLUMBIK (00:00-07:17) Opening features various scenes around Nillumbik Shire. For 40,000 years Nillumbik was the home of the Wurundjeri people. Robert Hoddle gave the district its name. Jock Ryan, then president of Nillumbik Historical Society discusses the names Nillumbik and Diamond Creek. In the late 1830s white occupation began with gold found in Warrandyte in 1851 and 12 years later at Diamond Creek -the Diamond Reef which led to the Caledonian gold rush. Jock Ryan discusses the Diamond Creek mine, which was thriving until it burnt out in 1915. Large numbers of workmen moved into area in late 1870s to construct the Maroondah Aqueduct. With growing population of Melbourne, the nearby Yan Yean system had severely disrupted the flow of the Plenty River, forcing the closure of three flour mills there. The aqueduct came to the rescue carrying water 66km from Healesville to Preston. When the Diamond Creek gold mine burnt down the local economy suffered but fruit growing industry had already been established and Diamond Creek became a thriving fruit growing centre. Interview with Jack Powell, a long-time fruiterer at St Andrews market, his family had lived in the area for a hundred years, 3 to 4 generations, “a lot of hard work”. By the time the railway arrived fruit growing was no longer competitive. The railway brought the city closer and day trippers. The Green Wedge separates the shire from the more densely developed neighbours such as Whittlesea, Doncaster, Templestowe, Bulleen and Greensborough. Population at the time (1996) was 19,000 but links to the past remain strong. Mudbrick houses along the Heritage Trail The saving of Shillinglaw Cottage from demolition in 1963 and relocation brick by brick. PART 2 – ENVIRONMENT (07:18-14:44) Peter Brock (with Bev Brock in background) at St Andrews market discusses his childhood growing up in the district and the environment and the values it instilled upon him and his own family. The Brocks have been in the district since the 1860s. Nillumbik Shire responsible for managing three catchment areas; Diamond Creek, Arthurs Creek and Watsons Creek. Follows the course of the Diamond Creek commencing in Kinglake through the district to its confluence with the Yarra River at Eltham at Eltham Lower Park. Highlights Eltham Lower Park community revegetation program and the newly constructed (1996) viewing platform built of new and recycled timbers at the confluence of the Diamond Creek and Yarra River. Also featured are outdoor recreation on the river and at Eltham Lower Park including the Diamond Valley miniature railway. Sugarloaf reservoir and recreational activities and fishing. Aerial view of Memorial Park and Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower at Garden Hill, Kangaroo Ground. Significant tourism opportunities for the shire with 3 million potential day-trippers in metropolitan Melbourne. Council and community working together to find a way to promote the shires natural and artistic assets. At Arthurs Creek, the Brock family and neighbours working together to take care of their waterway. Peter Brock’s uncle, Sandy Brock talks about environmental management and the Arthurs Creek Landcare group and actions to eradicate blackberry problem. Having previously planted Cypress rows they are replacing them with indigenous species to improve the water supply, keeping cattle out of the creek bed to improve the quality downstream flowing into the Yarra. Eltham East Primary School Band playing “All things bright and beautiful” merges into scenes of the bushland sanctuary set aside by the school in 1980 with unidentified teacher discusses the sanctuary and their education program and school children’s comments. Plight of a family of Wedgetail eagles nesting in the path of a developer’s bulldozer at North Warrandyte and actions to save their nesting areas. PART 3 – ARTS (14:45-22:00) Arts and Jazz festival at Montsalvat featuring interviews with Sigmund Jorgensen discussing Montsalvat and its principles. Also Matcham Skipper. Clifton Pugh’s funeral at Montsalvat and his legacy at Dunmoochin near Cottlesbridge with artists in residence, at the time, Chicago artist Charles Reddington who discusses the benefits of the experience. An unidentified female artist also talks about the program and why people are drawn to the area. Unidentified man on street talking about the amount of talent in the area, artists, poets, musicians, authors. Artist Ming Mackay (1918-2009) interviewed talking about the people she mixes with on “the Hill”. Works of local artists are displayed Eltham Library Community Gallery and Wiregrass gallery with a new coffee shop at the Wiregrass making it an even more popular destination. Music at St Andrews Hotel (may be a little bit country) and the Saturday market where likely to hear anything. Sellers and patrons at the market asked about what attracts them to the market and where they came from. Scenes of poets/authors giving readings. CREDITS Music by John Greenfield from the CD Sweet Rain “The Snow Tree”, Uncle Music UNC 2001 Cameras - David Mirabella and Peter Farragher Editor – Olwyn Jones Written and Produced by Jason Cameron A Jason Cameron Proction for Nillumbik ShireProvides a record of the relatively newly created Shire of Nillumbik at the time and the features and attactions of the shire in its people arts, culture and environmentVHS Cassette (five copies) DVD (one copy) Converted to MP4 file format 0:22:00, 1.60GBvideo recording, arthurs creek, arthurs creek landcare group, artists, artists in residence, arts, arts festival, authors, blackberry, brock family, bulldozer, bulleen, bushland sanctuary, caledonian gold rush, charles reddington, clifton pugh, cottlesbridge, cypress rows, developer, diamond creek, diamond creek mine, diamond reef, diamond valley miniature railway, doncaster, dunmoochin, education program, eeps, eltham, eltham east primary school, eltham east primary school band, eltham library community gallery, eltham lower park, environment, fishing, flour mill, fruit growing, fruiterer, garden hill, gold mining, green wedge, greensborough, heritage trail, hurstbridge railway line, jazz festival, jock ryan, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tower, kinglake, maroondah aqueduct, matcham skipper, memorial park, ming mackay (1918-2009), montsalvat, mudbrick houses, music, musicians, nesting area, nillumbik historical society, nillumbik shire, north warrandyte, old timer, orchards, peter brock, plenty river, poets, population, recreation, recreational activities, revegetation, robert hoddle, sandy brock, shillinglaw cottage, shire of eltham war memorial, sigmund jorgensen, st andrews hotel, st andrews market, sugarloaf reservoir, templestowe, the hill, tourism, viewing platform, warrandyte, water catchment area, watsons creek, wedgetail eagle, whittlesea, wiregrass gallery, wurundjeri, yarra river, jack powell -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Brett Cheatley et al, Lower Plenty River Concept Plan; Maroondah Pipetrack - Greensborough to Yarra/Plenty Confluence; Draft Volume B, Resource Description and Issues, February 1991
... Lower Plenty River Concept Plan; Maroondah Pipetrack - Greensborough to Yarra/Plenty Confluence; Draft Volume B, Resource Description and Issues...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Concept Plan Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works Plenty River Report Spiral bound A4, 33 pages inculding foldoiut A3 tables and maps (some coloured) 4 copies Lower Plenty River Concept Plan; Maroondah Pipetrack - Greensborough to Yarra/Plenty Confluence; Draft Volume B, Resource Description and Issues Book Book Brett Cheatley Ian Womersley Mal Warren Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (Vic.). ...concept plan, melbourne metropolitan board of works, plenty river, report -
Eltham District Historical Society IncAudio - Audio Recording, Jim Connor; Maroondah Aqueduct, 11 Jun 2022
... Built between 1886 and 1891 to transfer water from the Watts River near Healesville to the reservoir at Preston this aqueduct was 66 km in length and included open channels, tunnels and the use of inverted siphons to keep water flowing, to eventually service Melbourne and suburbs. At this meeting Jim Connor will talk about the challenges and achievements involved with this extraordinary project. Audio Recording Eltham District Historical Society Meeting Society Meeting Eltham jim connor Maroondah ...This significant historical link in Melbourne’s water supply system is perhaps something we have taken for granted, or not even really noticed…it is just there! Built between 1886 and 1891 to transfer water from the Watts River near Healesville to the reservoir at Preston this aqueduct was 66 km in length and included open channels, tunnels and the use of inverted siphons to keep water flowing, to eventually service Melbourne and suburbs. At this meeting Jim Connor will talk about the challenges and achievements involved with this extraordinary project.1:09:10 duration Digital MP3 file; 23.7 MBaudio recording, eltham district historical society, meeting, society meeting, eltham, jim connor, maroondah aqueduct -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Maroondah Aqueduct Siphon Bridge over the Plenty River, 26 January 2008
... Maroondah Aqueduct Siphon Bridge over the Plenty River...Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p99 Built to supply thirsty Melbourne in the late 19th century, the siphon bridge spanning the Plenty River off Leischa Court, Greensborough, was part of an engineering masterpiece. Opened in 1891, the bridge formed part of the Maroondah Aqueduct carrying water from the Watts River near Healesville to the reservoir at Preston where it joined the metropolitan distribution system. ...Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p99 Built to supply thirsty Melbourne in the late 19th century, the siphon bridge spanning the Plenty River off Leischa Court, Greensborough, was part of an engineering masterpiece. Opened in 1891, the bridge formed part of the Maroondah Aqueduct carrying water from the Watts River near Healesville to the reservoir at Preston where it joined the metropolitan distribution system. ...Opened in 1891, the bridge formed part of the Maroondah Aqueduct carrying water from Watts River near Healesville to the reservoir at Preston where it joined Melbourne's metropolitan water system. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p99 Built to supply thirsty Melbourne in the late 19th century, the siphon bridge spanning the Plenty River off Leischa Court, Greensborough, was part of an engineering masterpiece. Opened in 1891, the bridge formed part of the Maroondah Aqueduct carrying water from the Watts River near Healesville to the reservoir at Preston where it joined the metropolitan distribution system. A major link in Melbourne’s water supply, it also had a huge impact on communities, which mushroomed along its route. Named after the Aboriginal word for the area around the Maroondah Reservoir, the Maroondah Aqueduct was fully operational until the 1970s. Since the 1980s the land along parts of the aqueduct have been used for walking and bicycle riding, shaded in places by Monterey Pine trees planted to stabilise the surrounding ground. From 1857 the Yan Yean Reservoir supplied Melbourne’s water but the growing city needed additional catchments.1 In 1886 work began on a weir on the Watts River to enable the aqueduct to carry most of the river water 41 miles (66km) to Melbourne. The aqueduct, built by the Board of Works, is the oldest remaining aqueduct near Melbourne and was probably the first built with concrete.2 Although the aqueduct is now only used between the Maroondah and Sugarloaf Reservoirs, it can still be traced across the Shire. It extends from the Maroondah Reservoir through Christmas Hills, Kangaroo Ground, Research, Eltham, St Helena and then previously wound west through Greensborough to Reservoir.3 Built by horse and manpower the aqueduct gravity fed 25 million gallons (113.6ML) of water a day to Melbourne along a gradient of one foot to the mile. It included 25 miles (41km) of open concrete and brick channel, six miles (10km) of tunnels, and nine miles (15km) of 14 inverted siphons of riveted wrought-iron across creeks. Bricks for the aqueduct were made from clay found near the sites and remains of several kilns can still be found between Kangaroo Ground and Christmas Hills. Building the aqueduct transformed local communities. An abattoir was established at Christmas Hills. Grog shanties and labourers’ camps sprang up and local courts dealt with cases of ‘petty pilfering and boisterous behaviour’.4 The Kangaroo Ground school population jumped to 91, crammed into a room with one teacher. Miners who built the tunnels camped just north of Churinga in Greensborough – then called Tunnel Hill Camp – and adjacent to the Evelyn Arms Hotel. The miners’ high spirits were sometimes quenched in horse troughs or by a ‘welt under the ear and kick on the behind’ as the local constable calmed them down rather than lock them up.5 But the growing city of Melbourne needed more water, so the O’Shannassy catchment, east of Warburton, was added to the system in 1914. In 1920 work began on the present concrete Maroondah Dam one mile (1.6km) from the weir on the Watts River. The aqueduct capacity was thus doubled to 50 million gallons (227ML) a day.6 Intense land development threatened to pollute the open water supply, so channel sections were replaced with large pipes. In the late 1960s a large water main was built from the tunnel outlet at Research and extended through St Helena and Greensborough, so this section of the aqueduct was taken out of use. Long sections of the unused open channels in Greensborough and Bundoora were destroyed, but the old channel in Research and Eltham North remained largely intact. In the 1970s, the Sugarloaf Reservoir was constructed, inundating 445 hectares of land in Christmas Hills. Sugarloaf was officially opened in 1980 and serves as a water storage and treatment plant supplying Melbourne. In the early 1980s pipes replaced the section from Sugarloaf Reservoir to the tunnel entrance at Kangaroo Ground. The Research-Kangaroo Ground tunnel operates as part of the pipeline system.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, maroondah aqueduct, pipe bridge, siphon bridge -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph, Maroondah aqueduct pipe bridge 2011, 2011_
... in 1891 the Watts River (near Healesville) was tapped. It supplied water to Melbourne, via the Maroondah aqueduct. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne in 1891 the Watts River (near Healesville) was tapped. It supplied water to Melbourne, via the Maroondah aqueduct. ...in 1891 the Watts River (near Healesville) was tapped. It supplied water to Melbourne, via the Maroondah aqueduct. The Maroondah Reservoir, northeast of Melbourne, was completed in 1927 and water was piped via the Maroondah aqueduct to the northern suburbs. It was replaced by large pipes in the 1980s. Parts of the aqueduct structure remain.Copy of colour photographaqueduct pipe bridge greensborough, maroondah aqueduct -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Old pipe bridge has history, by Marguerite Marshall, 1891o
... The aqueduct siphon bridge over the Plenty River, opened in 1891, was part of the pipeline bringing water from the service reservoir at Healesville, prior to the construction of the Maroondah Reservoir....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The aqueduct siphon bridge over the Plenty River, opened in 1891, was part of the pipeline bringing water from the service reservoir at Healesville, prior to the construction of the Maroondah Reservoir. aqueduct pipe bridge greensborough News article, black and white text and photograph. ...The aqueduct siphon bridge over the Plenty River, opened in 1891, was part of the pipeline bringing water from the service reservoir at Healesville, prior to the construction of the Maroondah Reservoir.News article, black and white text and photograph.aqueduct pipe bridge greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Maroondah Aqueduct turns 100 years old, 1991c
... River near Healesville and Preston Reservoir. Parts have been replaced by pipes. The aqueduct formed a major link in Melbourne's water distribution system after supplies from Yan Yean Reservoir were considered insufficient in the 1870s. maroondah aqueduct russell yeomans Photographic copy, text with photo of Russell Yeomans Maroondah Aqueduct turns 100 years old. ...Aqueduct of 66 km built between 1886 and 1891 between Watts River near Healesville and Preston Reservoir. Parts have been replaced by pipes.The aqueduct formed a major link in Melbourne's water distribution system after supplies from Yan Yean Reservoir were considered insufficient in the 1870s.Photographic copy, text with photo of Russell Yeomansmaroondah aqueduct, russell yeomans -
Greensborough Historical SocietyFolder of Documents, Anne Paul, Plenty River Heritage sites / Anne Paul, 1937_
... Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This collection of correspondence, articles and photographs was collected by GHS member Anne Paul in support of Heritage overlays for the Pioneer Children's Graves, Batman Apple Tree and Maroondah Aqueduct. anne paul pioneer childrens cemetery batman apple tree maroondah aqueduct Blue plastic folder containing a large number of documents and images. Plenty River Heritage sites / Anne Paul Folder of Documents Anne Paul ...This collection of correspondence, articles and photographs was collected by GHS member Anne Paul in support of Heritage overlays for the Pioneer Children's Graves, Batman Apple Tree and Maroondah Aqueduct.Blue plastic folder containing a large number of documents and images.anne paul, pioneer childrens cemetery, batman apple tree, maroondah aqueduct -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle - Article, Journal, E. G. Ritchie, Melbourne's water supply undertaking, by E. G. Ritchie, 1934
... An historical account of the development of Melbourne's water supply, including the Yarra and Plenty Rivers and Yan Yean and Maroondah Reservoirs....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne An historical account of the development of Melbourne's water supply, including the Yarra and Plenty Rivers and Yan Yean and Maroondah Reservoirs. melbourne water mmbw maroondah aqueduct yan yean reservoir 4 p., photocopy of article. ...An historical account of the development of Melbourne's water supply, including the Yarra and Plenty Rivers and Yan Yean and Maroondah Reservoirs.4 p., photocopy of article.melbourne water, mmbw, maroondah aqueduct, yan yean reservoir -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Anne Paul, History of Maroondah Aqueduct Pipe Bridge over the Plenty River at Greensborough, by Anne Paul, 2012_03
... History of Maroondah Aqueduct Pipe Bridge over the Plenty River at Greensborough, by Anne Paul...Maroondah Reservoir near Healesville to Melbourne. Most of the original system has been replaced by stainless steel pipes, the Greensborough section now running under the Plenty River since 1977. ...The original pipe bridge can still be seen over the Plenty River at Greensborough. aqueduct pipe bridge greensborough maroondah aqueduct melbourne water supply anne paul 2 p. typescript History of Maroondah Aqueduct Pipe Bridge over the Plenty River at Greensborough, by Anne Paul Article Article Anne Paul ...The Maroondah Aqueduct pipe bridge, opened in 1891, was an important part of the system carrying water from the Maroondah Reservoir near Healesville to Melbourne. Most of the original system has been replaced by stainless steel pipes, the Greensborough section now running under the Plenty River since 1977. The original pipe bridge can still be seen over the Plenty River at Greensborough.2 p. typescriptaqueduct pipe bridge greensborough, maroondah aqueduct, melbourne water supply, anne paul -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMap, Keelbundora. Counties of Bourke and Evelyn, 1950_11
... Covers area bounded by Merri Creek, Yarra River, Plenty River and Crown Portions 24 to 28, with section including Maroondah Aqueduct and Darebin Creek....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Covers area bounded by Merri Creek, Yarra River, Plenty River and Crown Portions 24 to 28, with section including Maroondah Aqueduct and Darebin Creek. keelbundora (parish) Photocopy of digitised map Keelbundora. ...Covers area bounded by Merri Creek, Yarra River, Plenty River and Crown Portions 24 to 28, with section including Maroondah Aqueduct and Darebin Creek.Photocopy of digitised mapkeelbundora (parish) -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. ...It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. ...An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. ...It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. ...An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. ...It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. ...An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide, Maroondah Aqueduct, Research, Victoria, 22 Mar. 1981
... It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. ...It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. ...An inspection tour of the Maroondah Aqueduct was undertaken by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society on Sunday, March 22nd, 1981, commening where the aqueduct crosses Main Rd., Research, just below Eltham College. The Maroondah Aqueduct was part of Melbourne’s water supply system. It carried water over the 66 km from the Maroondah Reservoir on the Watts River at Healesville to the Preston Reservoir. Of this length, 41 km were open channel, 10 km, tunnel through hills and 15 km in 14 inverted siphons across stream valleys. The route of the aqueduct is north of Tarrawarra and Yarra Glen, along the Yarra escarpment south of Christmas Hills and crossing Watsons Creek into the present Shire of Eltham near Henley Rd. The eastern part of the route lies entirely within the former boundaries of the shire. The aqueduct passes south of Kangaroo Ground to Research and crosses the Diamond Creek by siphon at Allendale Rd., Eltham North. It then extends to Reservoir via St. Helena, Greensborough North and Bundoora. Water first flowed through the aqueduct in February 1891 when it was fed by a diversion weir on the Watts River. Records of the building of the aqueduct indicate that it was a significant construction achievement. The present Maroondah Reservoir was completed in 1927 and the aqueduct was enlarged at that time to take increased flows. About 1971 the section of the aqueduct through and north of Research was replaced by a large pipe and that section of the channel is now unused. The channel has remained largely intact (unlike sections at Greensborough and Bundoora where long lengths of the disused aqueduct have been demolished or filled in). The M.M.B.W. relinquished control of the disused aqueduct reserve which is crown land and the Shire of Eltham took control of this section of the reserve as a linear park. The Maroondah Aqueduct is considered to be an important historic structure, not just to the local area but to the metropolitan area generally. It is considered important to preserve substantially intact long lengths of the disused aqueduct, together with its bridges and other associated structures. 35 mm colour positive transparency (1 of 5) Mount - Agfachrome Agfa CS System black 8 dotsactivities, heritage excursion, maroondah aqueduct, research (vic.), shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, 35 Ingrams Road, Research, Eltham Heritage Tour, 24 May 1992, 24/05/1992
... River. The Hotel dates from the 1870's. Daily distances for a bullock team was eight miles, horses could do double that distance. We turned into Cassells Road and on the corner of Ingrams Road we admired an elaborate Edwardian villa, 1900 style. The Aqueduct conveying Melbourne's water supply was a communication line and a technological advance in 1891. It has been enlarged and re-faced and no longer used here but piped underground. Proclaimed a linear park it has reverted to crown land, controlled by local Council. Maroondah...River. The Hotel dates from the 1870's. Daily distances for a bullock team was eight miles, horses could do double that distance. We turned into Cassells Road and on the corner of Ingrams Road we admired an elaborate Edwardian villa, 1900 style. The Aqueduct conveying Melbourne's water supply was a communication line and a technological advance in 1891. It has been enlarged and re-faced and no longer used here but piped underground. Proclaimed a linear park it has reverted to crown land, controlled by local Council. Maroondah ...ELTHAM HERITAGE TOUR The Society excursion on 24th May 1992 was arranged by David Bick, leader of the team carrying out the Shire's heritage study. David selected a number of sites or buildings identified in the study, some of them lesser known components of the Shire's heritage. The tour commenced at the Eltham Shire Office at 10.00 am. Travel was by private car and mini-bus with stops at about twelve locations for commentary by David.It included a short walk in Hurstbridge and lunch at Kinglake. Highlights of the tour included: - 10 am Leave from Shire Offices - 3 Important Trees - A Physical Link to Eltham's First Settlers - Toorak Mansion Gates - A Surviving Farm House - An Intact Circa 1900 Main Street - First Settlers - Gold Miners, and Timber-getters - An Early Hotel - A Pioneering Homestead - Changing Eltham Shire - 20th Century - 4 pm Afternoon Tea and Finish Tour Extract from ELTHAM CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR (Newsletter No. 85, July 1992, by Bettina Woodburn) "On a right-angle turning of the Eltham Road is Wellers Pub, a Cobb & Co. coaching stop on the way to distant gold-fields and places north of the Yarra River. The Hotel dates from the 1870's. Daily distances for a bullock team was eight miles, horses could do double that distance. We turned into Cassells Road and on the corner of Ingrams Road we admired an elaborate Edwardian villa, 1900 style. The Aqueduct conveying Melbourne's water supply was a communication line and a technological advance in 1891. It has been enlarged and re-faced and no longer used here but piped underground. Proclaimed a linear park it has reverted to crown land, controlled by local Council. Maroondah Dam was constructed in. 1920 to replace the original weir and at that time: the Aqueduct - as established into the landscape - with bridges and tunnels and pine trees were used to stop rubbish polluting the water."Record of the Society's history and activities and highlighting various aspects of the Heritage Study undertaken by David Bick used to create the future heritage overlay for the Shire of Eltham and later Nillumbik Shire.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100 5095shire of eltham historical society, activities, heritage tour, ingrams road, research (vic.) -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewsletter, Newsletter, No. 157 July 2004
... Contents: • Next meeting, Speaker Panel: On the Heritage Trail • Eltham Major Activity Centre • Maroondah Aqueduct Across the Plenty River • Eltham East Choir • President’s Notes • Alan Marshall’s Bungalow • Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004 incl Ness Family History by Joy Ness • More News ...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Contents: • Next meeting, Speaker Panel: On the Heritage Trail • Eltham Major Activity Centre • Maroondah Aqueduct Across the Plenty River • Eltham East Choir • President’s Notes • Alan Marshall’s Bungalow • Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004 incl Ness Family History by Joy Ness • More News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. ...Contents: • Next meeting, Speaker Panel: On the Heritage Trail • Eltham Major Activity Centre • Maroondah Aqueduct Across the Plenty River • Eltham East Choir • President’s Notes • Alan Marshall’s Bungalow • Robert Bruce Ness 1917-2004 incl Ness Family History by Joy Ness • More News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society
