non-fictionResearch paper into the viability of relocating Cambourne Homestead in 2006 in order to make way for the widening and upgrade of the Hume Highway. cambourne homestead wodonga, heritage building wodonga, carkeek family, potter family, building relocation

Government authorities updated maps regularly.Historically of interest eg. 1. Pre dates the Alpine National Park. 2. 'Mt Beauty Estates' now known as Tawonga South. 3. Mt Niggerhead is named - It is now known as Mt Jaithmathang having been renamed in 2009.Colored map dated 1986 titled Road Construction Authority with an update of roads in the local Shires. It names places in the area and has a legion describing the rating of the roads and tracks. It also shows the main towns in the area and their roads.road construction authority, map of tallangatta area

Set of two comb bound, brown covers with a plan of the location on the cover, with a report for the reconstruction of St Georges Road, Merri Parade to Miller St, November 1984. First volume is titled "Report to the Minister by the Steering Committee on Options for St Georges Road, Northcote", looks at four different options with sub options. Has drawings for the various options. Second volume - "Steering Committee Recommendations" Prepared by the Road Construction Authority - RCA - Metropolitan Division. See Reg item 621 for the actual drawings.trams, tramways, st georges rd, thornbury, northcote, tramways, road works, construction

Set of two comb bound drawings for the "St Georges Road - Merri Parade to Miller St - Rehabilitation of Tramway and Divided Road", stippled card covers, providing details of plans, drainage, cross sections, track locations for the reconstruction of the roadway. Prepared Dec. 1988, used 1989. 621.2 Second volume titled "Amended Cross Sections" Prepared by the Road Construction Authority - RCA - Road Design Group Team 2. See Reg item 2653 for reports prior to the work being undertaken.trams, tramways, st georges rd, thornbury, northcote, tramways, road works, construction

Printed to celebrate the official opening of the new bridge in 1987.The bridge across he river is a major access point and the old bridge had become decrepit and the construction of the new bridge was important. The official opening was a significant event.Pamphlet for the official opening of the new bridge in 1987. 2 A4 pages with a view of the old and new bridges, describing the construction of both.curdies river, great ocean road, bridges, peterborough, peterborough bridge

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

The photograph of the drawing was obtained by George Evans Museum from the Road Construction Authority at 60 Denmark Street Kew. The negative No. 59 909 is held by that organisation.A photograph of a black and white drawing of a head and shoulders portrait of Mr McCormack, former Shire Engineer of the Shire of Bulla, drawn by P G White. Black and white with a white border."P G White"mccormack, thomas, shire of bulla, white, p.g., road construction authority, shire engineers, george evans collection

Copy of a newspaper article titled three-year battle to get lights printed on yellow paper. Date written at the top is September 19 - 1984.Photo shows Eaglehawk Rd with a man crossing the street and a car going past. A tractor is on the corner. The accompanying article mentions that residents have been campaigning to get the lights for over three years.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - installation of traffic lights eaglehawk rd/creeth st, long gully primary school, the road construction authority, ted coleman, bendigo city council, rite-way

Copy of a newspaper article titled Three-year battle to get lights. Paper dated September 19, 1984. Article mentions there will be an installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Eaglehawk Rd and Creeth St. after a three year campaign. The intersection would cater fully for pedestrians and make it a lot safer for the school children.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - three-year battle to get lights, long gully primary school, the road construction authority, mr ted coleman, bendigo city council, rite-way

8-page A4 size brochure issued by Road Construction Authority reporting on the proposed extension of the Eastern Freeway between Doncaster and Ringwood. Topics include Community Consultation, Initial Four Lane Development, Estimated Capital Costs, Traffic Effects, Public Transport, Landscape Creek and Visual Aspects, Pedestrian/Bicycle Access, Noise, Air Quality, Lighting, Construction Impacts.

8-page A4 size brochure issued by Road Construction Authority reporting on the proposed Ringwood Bypass. Topics include Community Consultation, Estimated Capital Costs, Traffic Effects, Property Effects, Mullum Mullum Creek, Landscape Development, Pedestrian/Bicycle Access, Noise, Air Quality, Compatability with Ringwood District Centre Development, Vehicle & Traffic Aspects, Lighting, Construction Impacts, Extension to Canterbury Road, Public Transport.

Pamphlet, folded A2 size sheet to A4 landscape, full colour printed, titled "Wheels across Victoria", sub-titled "How Victoria's Transport Authorities help move people and goods" Provides information on the activities of the Road Construction Authority, Road Traffic Authority, Metropolitan Transit Authority, RCA, RTA, MTA. V/Line, GEB and Ports, Grain Elevators Board and the various port authorities. On the inside has a introduction by the Minister for Transport Tom Roper and a game for up to 6 people moving markers from Gippsland to the NW corner of the state. Uses a dice. Published by Victoria Transport with the assistance of Caterpillar Australia ltd. Has the various authority logos.trams, tramways, rta, rca, vline, mta, victorian government

Tri-fold A4 size brochure (6 pages) issued by Road Construction Authority reporting on specialist studies currently being undertaken for the Eastern Corridor Road Development investigations. Topics include Air Quality Study, Landscape and Recreation, Public Transport Study, Bypass Preferred Route, Long Term Access Strategy, Road Design. A government decision on the road development strategy proposal public exhibition commencing in November 1987 for 4 months could be made later in 1988.

Sixteen page, full colour, glossy paper, centre stapled pamphlet titled "Ministry of Transport - Plans and Benefits 1982 - 1983", providing details of the plans for 1982-1983 of the Victorian Ministry of Transport, including notes on transport notes, funding sources, jobs, transport benefit and particular notes for users of the various modes of transport. Has a Foreword by Steve Crabb, Minister of Transport. Also has notes on Road Safety, deaths on the road and contact information. Note the contact details are for the former organisational names. Information provided for: Metropolitan Transport Authority - The Met Road Construction Authority State Transport Authority Road Traffic Authority.trams, tramways, minister for transport, metropolitan transit authority, state transport authority

Report or Project plan - 5 A4 photocopied pages, were stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "North South Light Rail Transit Project - Work Responsibilities by Division". Produced by Metropolitan Transit Feb 1986, Tram and Bus division, gives a description of the light rail project to St Kilda and Port Melbourne conversion from rail to tram, which division would undertake which part of the project - MetRail or Tram and Bus, Property Group and Road Construction Authority or the Road Traffic Authority.In ink on the top right hand corner "Feb 1986"trams, tramways, the met, metropolitan transit, st kilda, port melbourne, light rail

The Country Roads Board was the government authority for the construction and maintenance of main roads in Victoria between 1913 and 1983. It was succeeded by the Road Construction authority on 1 July 1983 and later merged with the Road Traffic Authority on July 1 1989 to form the Roads Corporation. James Cameron, an Orbost farming pioneer and Member of the Legislative Assembly, fathered the Country Roads Board.This item is a useful research source on the Princes Highway, Gippsland.A 19 pp magazine, titled CRB ( Country Roads Board) News. It is dated August 1976. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of a truck carrying cars. In the background is a road bridge. It contains an article on the Princes Highway, Gippsland.magazine journal-crb-news princes-highway

Thirty two page book/booklet titled "Moving Victoria", providing information on the 1986-1987 Victorian Government Transport Budget and Capital Works Program. Has the Victoria Transport logo on the base of the front cover. Foreword by Tom Roper, Minister, details new initiatives, eg Jolimont Decentralisation, Port Melbourne - St Kilda light rail, Overseas initiatives, Transport funding, costs, industry, employment, the Ministry and its authorities, including Ports and Grain Elevators Board and the State Bicycle Committee. Information provided for: Metropolitan Transport Authority - The Met Road Construction Authority State Transport Authority Road Traffic Authority See Reg Item 1774.5 for the 1987 - 1988 version..trams, tramways, minister for transport, metropolitan transit authority, state transport authority

This spike came from the old Brodribb River bridge which is about 9.6 kilometres from Orbost. The Brodribb River joins the Snowy River north of Marlo. In 1906, a bridge replaced the punt over the Brodribb River, improving communication with Orbost. It was eventually replaced by a reinforced concrete bridge built by the Road Construction Authority in 1989 where the Princes Highway passes over the Brodribb RiverThis item belongs to a significant local structure which has been replaced.A very rusty iron bridge spike from the old Brodribb Bridge.brodribb-river bridge-spike

The Country Roads Board was the government authority for the construction and maintenance of main roads in Victoria between 1913 and 1983. It was succeeded by the Road Construction authority on 1 July 1983 and later merged with the Road Traffic Authority on July 1 1989 to form the Roads Corporation. James Cameron, an Orbost farming pioneer and Member of the Legislative Assembly, fathered the Country Roads Board. This plaque was possibly removed from a bridge(?) when the name was changed.A heavy rectangular shaped bronze plaque. the background is dark brown and the print and frame bronze coloured. On the back are two round recesses for screwing and attaching the plaque.COUNTRY ROADS BOARD 1977country-roads-board cameron-james

The original timber bridge over the Diamond Creek was built around 1840. It was destroyed by floodwaters in October 1923. A temporary bridge was rigged up but further damaged in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was built and opened in October 1926. The bridge decking was widened along with Main Road to Dalton Street by the Road Construction Authority in 1984., The uygraded bridge was opened in October 1984, 78 years after its original opening.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, diamond creek trail

The original timber bridge over the Diamond Creek was built around 1840. It was destroyed by floodwaters in October 1923. A temporary bridge was rigged up but further damaged in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was built and opened in October 1926. The bridge decking was widened along with Main Road to Dalton Street by the Road Construction Authority in 1984., The uygraded bridge was opened in October 1984, 78 years after its original opening.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, diamond creek trail

The original timber bridge over the Diamond Creek was built around 1840. It was destroyed by floodwaters in October 1923. A temporary bridge was rigged up but further damaged in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was built and opened in October 1926. The bridge decking was widened along with Main Road to Dalton Street by the Road Construction Authority in 1984., The uygraded bridge was opened in October 1984, 78 years after its original opening. Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, diamond creek (creek)

The original timber bridge over the Diamond Creek was built around 1840. It was destroyed by floodwaters in October 1923. A temporary bridge was rigged up but further damaged in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was built and opened in October 1926. The bridge decking was widened along with Main Road to Dalton Street by the Road Construction Authority in 1984. The upgraded bridge was re-opened October 25, 1984, 78 years after its original opening. (EDHS Chronology of known local events 1835- early 2000)Three colour photograph prints 1984, bridge construction, diamond creek (creek), eltham south, main road, main road bridge, road construction

84 page, printed report on white art paper - titled "Ministry of Transport Authority Annual Reports 1982/83" for the: Victorian Railways Board Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Country Roads Board Transport Regulation Board Road Safety and Traffic Authority Railway Construction and Property Board Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority This document represented the final report of the listed authorities who were abolished on 30/6/1983 and replaced by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, State Transport Authority, the Road Traffic Authority and the Road Construction Authority. Signed by the Minister S.M. Crabb. Has on the inside cover, a stapled With Compliments slip with the name of Race Mathews MP typed in.On front cover in pencil, "142 4 Sept 84'trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, annual reports

This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge and Diamond Creek Trail footbridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to the early 1900s. The original timber bridge over the Diamond Creek was built around 1840. It was destroyed by floodwaters in October 1923. A temporary bridge was rigged up but further damaged in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was built and opened in October 1926. The bridge decking was widened along with Main Road to Dalton Street by the Road Construction Authority in 1984., The uygraded bridge was opened in October 1984, 78 years after its original opening.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree, diamond creek trail

This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge and Diamond Creek Trail footbridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to the early 1900s. The original timber bridge over the Diamond Creek was built around 1840. It was destroyed by floodwaters in October 1923. A temporary bridge was rigged up but further damaged in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was built and opened in October 1926. The bridge decking was widened along with Main Road to Dalton Street by the Road Construction Authority in 1984., The uygraded bridge was opened in October 1984, 78 years after its original opening.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree, diamond creek trail

This significant tree located near the Main Road Bridge and Diamond Creek Trail footbridge over the Diamond Creek at Eltham dates back to the early 1900s. The original timber bridge over the Diamond Creek was built around 1840. It was destroyed by floodwaters in October 1923. A temporary bridge was rigged up but further damaged in April 1924. A new concrete bridge was built and opened in October 1926. The bridge decking was widened along with Main Road to Dalton Street by the Road Construction Authority in 1984., The uygraded bridge was opened in October 1984, 78 years after its original opening.These trees are not only significant for the natural environment but also present a navigational beacon back in time as the environmental landscape is developed around them.Born Digitaleltham south, main road bridge, manna gum, significant tree, diamond creek trail