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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph during construction of West Kiewa tunnel, 'Timbering in West Kiewa Tunnel', c1947
... 'Timbering in West Kiewa Tunnel' ...The West Kiewa Tunnel (tailrace tunnel) was commenced from both ends in 1947. Very difficult conditions were encountered in the driving of this tunnel and this meant the immediate provision of support and later the lining of the tunnel with concrete. Work proceeded steadily and the breakthrough of the two headings occurred on 22nd July, 1950.This historical photograph shows in detail the amount of work necessary to stabilise and support the tunnel walls before lining with concrete. No solid rock was found and the tunneling proceeded through decomposed boulders, gravel and clay, hence the necessity for support and concreting. Black and white photograph showing the timber support, prior to lining with concrete, in the West Kiewa tunnel.Timbering in West Kiewa Tunnelwest kiewa, tailrace, tunnel -
Orbost & District Historical Society
railways envelope, Victorian Railways, c. 1970s-1980s
Used at Orbost railway station for the consignment of goods/freight, in this case, timber to Westall. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.An unused brown/buff coloured goods/freight consignment envelope used by Victorian Railways, this one for timber from Orbost to Westall. 2498-78 VICTORIAN RAILWAYS From ORBOST to WESTALL Contents TIMBER railway-history orbost-bairnsdale-railway -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Photocopy
This is a photo of Fred Warren, a timber worker.A photocopy of a photo showing a man standing with his hands on his hips beside a large felled log. A cross-cut saw and axe are lodged in the log and four pieces of cut timber form a pyramid at the left front. A dog sits to the right of the man."Fred Warren, Timber Worker". This seems to have been added to the bottom when the photocopy was made.people, warren, timber industries, logging -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Mt Beauty timber Industries, 1960's (estimate only)
Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. Timber was required for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family. They also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty and worked both until 1980 when they closed the Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd which employed approximately 50 people. A pictorial record of the development of the Mt Beauty community and the local timber industry.Colour photograph of aerial view of Mt Beauty Timber Mills and surrounding area including pondage and part of airfield. Photo taken in 1960’s (estimate only)Handwritten in ink on back of photograph in very faint writing – Recent photo of Mt Beauty Timber Industries Mt Beauty Operationsmt beauty timber industry, timber industry, timber mill, secv -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1960
Black and white photograph of a machine with caterpillar tracks, probably used to drag large pieces of timber in a timber yard.On back of photo: "Rutherglen timber mill 1960's"rutherglen timber mill, timber mills, timber industry, machinery -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Mixed media - Model, R. Ireland Timber Yards, 1970`s
Part of 11 pieces modeled on the 1893 almanac published by the Port Fairy Gazette. Used as display in the first Port Fairy Historical Society building on an extended mantel piece, 20 Bank Street Port Fairy.Small handmade model of a Robert Ireland's timber yard and shop front from the 1892 almanac. R .Ireland, Timber Yards,model, building, mewkill, ireland -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Timber and Trading, Maroondah Highway. (undated, probably late 1960's early 1970's)
Unmilled Timber yardWritten on back of photograph, "Ringwood Timber and Trading, Maroondah Highway". Undated -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Timber & Trading Co. New Street, Ringwood (undated)
Interior of timber workshopWritten on catalogue card, "Ringwood Timber & Trading Co. New Street, Ringwood". -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Brown Album, Timber track Britannia, c. 1925
Digital image from Brown Album, p.3. Inscribed under photograph: "Timber track Britannia". Photographs in the Brown Album are of groups of family members and friends located in the areas of Whittlesea, Glenvale, Preston, Northcote, Jacks' Creek, Toorourrong Reservoir, Strathbogie, Mornington, Eltham, Heidelberg, 1926 Bushfires, Britannia Creek, WW1 Service men and camp, WW1 plane, groups of children and family homes they lived in.Digital JPG file Scan of black and white photo from Brown AlbumTimber track Britannia1926, brown album, britannia creek, timber track -
Orbost & District Historical Society
railways envelope, C 1980's
This item was used by Victorian Railways 1970's/1980's. It was used at Orbost Railway Station for the consignment of timber from Orbost to Westall.. Westall was a major timber-receiving depot near Dandenong, Victoria. Westall railway station is located on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines in Victoria, Australia. It serves the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of Clayton South, opening on 6 February 1951. Westall station was opened as a workers only platform on 16 October 1954. It was provided for the adjacent Martin & King railway coachbuilding factory. The station was opened to the public on 1 June 1959 when all trains on the line began stopping there. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels. This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.An unused brown/buff coloured goods/freight consignment envelope used by Victorian Railways, this one for timber from Orbost to Westall. It is DL size.2497-78 VICTORIAN RAILWAYS G.F 63 From ORBOST to WESTALL MASS Tonnes kg Vehicle No Contents TIMBER Consignee Date orbost-bairnsdale-railway westall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, 1926
White booklet on victorian timbers.Forest Commission of Victoria.|Victorian Timbers.|Exhibited at the Australian Natives Association Exhibition.books, reference -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Table, Ralph Speirs, Warrnambool Triton Woodwork Club, 2009
The turpentine timber used to construct this table was originally used to build the second Hopkins River bridge in 1895. That long timber truss road bridge was built across the river close to the river mouth. The first Hopkins River bridge was built in 1862. That bridge was replaced by the second bridge, built in 1895. In 2001 the new third bridge was built to replace the 1895 bridge, in a design to look similar to the 1895 bridge. The timber from the second bridge was recycled to make this hall table, a cheeseboard presented to the Mayor at that time, and other mementos. The plaque attached to the table states the table was made in 2009 by Ralph Speirs, Warrnambool Triton Woodwork Club. The table is significant for its connection with the second Hopkins River bridge, built in 1895. The timber used to make the table has been recycled from the second Hopkins River bridge that was destroyed to make way for the new, third bridge. The Timber Truss Hopkins River Bridge was classified with State Significance on 16th April 1996, being the oldest of six surviving timber truss bridges in Victoria and the most intact timber road bridge of any type for its size and age. Its design was unique within Australia. It was the largest timber bridge built in Victoria during the 1890s. The bridge was of importance to the economical development of the region, opening up access to allow ease of trade and social connections between the eastern region of southwest Victoria and the town, later city, of Warrnambool and regions further west.Table made from turpentine timber. The timber was recycled from the second Hopkins River Bridge after the bridge was destroyed. The bridge was built in 1895. The table was constructed in 2009 by Ralph Speirs, Warrnambool Triton Woodwork Club. The front corners of the table are rounded and bthe back corners are straight. A plaque with eight rows of text is attached to the table."TABLE BUILT FROM TURPENTINE TIMBER RECYCLED FROM THE SECOND HOPKINS RIVER BRIDGE, BUILT IN 1895 AND DEMOLISHED IN 2000 TO BE RPLACED BY THE PRESENT THIRD BRIDGE. CONSTRUCTION BY RALPH SPEIRS, MEMBER OF WARRNAMBOOL TRITON WOODWORK CLUB, IN 2009"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, hopkins river, bridge, 1895, 2009, ralph speirs, warrnambool triton club, domestic furniture, table, hall table, side table, timber table, hall stand, furniture -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1960
Black and white photograph of sheds and machinery in a timber yard. Large pile of sawn planks in the foreground.On back of photo: "Rutherglen timber mill 1960's"rutherglen timber mill, timber mills, timber industry, machinery -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
This is a picture of timber workers loading a truck with sawn timber at Sandersons Mill.The photo shows a tray truck loaded with sawn timber. There is a partially roofed timber building behind the truck and stacks of sawn timber all around. A man is walking from the back of the truck towards a stack of timber to the right and another is standing on the timber on the tray of the truck, holding a piece of timber. There is thick bush in the background.timber industries, logging, sawmilling -
Katamatite Museum, operated by the Katamatite Historical Society
vase momento at proclamation of township of Katamatite
The 2 vases were a gift to the museum .An eucumenical church service was held to mark the centenary of the procla. ..mation as a township November 17th 1985..2 brass vases placed on timber stands-.stands have inscriptionbrass vases with engravings .On timber base is inscription date 17th November 1985. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR SHELL, 1947
On display label: “Hand Painted Shell. Made in the islands WW2. Donated by N Hubble.Hand painted shell souvenir with palm trees, mountain. Shell mounted on timber stand, diamond shape.On timber base - hand inscribed - “N/Horvic Hubble/1947/WW2”military history, souvenirs, islands -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Warrandyte Rd (unmade) Ringwood. O.J. Pratt shop on corner. Benty's timber yard on right (Undated)
Bamford Timber Merchants on leftTyped below photograph, "Warrandyte Rd. "O.J. Pratt 1914" shop on corner, later demolished to widen road. Benty's timber yard on right." -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Craft - Ship Model, after 1850
This little model dinghy or rowing boat, together with its two oars and its display case, was made by Edward Richter using timber from the New Zealand-built schooner, the Enterprise, wrecked in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, in 1850 after only three years of sailing. The dinghy was originally presented to the old Warrnambool Museum and transferred to Flagstaff Hill along with its two descriptive card tags. EDWARD RICHTER (1853-1937) Edward Richter was the son of Henry and Charlotte Richter, who migrated from London and arrived in Port Phillip, Victoria, in 1850. Henry had worked in the Bank of England in London. In Australia, he worked for the Morning Herald and was a business partner in the Geelong Daily News. He served in the Volunteer Corps and had the honour of being one of the 500 Volunteers in the firing party at the grave of Sir Charles Hotham, Governor of Victoria. In Warrnambool, Henry was the Host/Licensee of the Royal Archer Hotel. He was also connected with Sheldrich's brewery (the Western Brewery) there. Henry and Charlotte’s son Edward was born in Collingwood, a Melbourne suburb, in 1853. The family moved to Warrnambool in 1867. In 1878 Edward married Susan (nee Saltz) and they had a family of twelve children. Sadly their son, Edward Henry Richter, died from drowning in Warrnambool’s Shelly Beech in 1907, aged 29 years. Edward was a prominent Warrnambool citizen. He worked as a coach painter and his hobbies included model making. He made this model dinghy and presented it to the old Warrnambool Museum in the late 1800s. He also made some model violins that are now in the care of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. After the museum closed, this model was eventually transferred to Flagstaff Hill. Edward’s son, Herman, was also a model maker, making model boats and even boats in bottles. Edward passed away in Warrnambool in 1937. THE ENTERPRISE 1847-1850 The wooden, two-masted schooner Enterprise was built in New Zealand in 1847 and registered in Melbourne, Australia. The Enterprise carried cargos of agricultural produce and other commodities for trade between the ports of the Colony. On September 14, 1850, the Enterprise was at anchor in Lady Bay under its Master, James Gardiner Caughtt, loaded with a cargo of wheat and potatoes. A strong south-easterly wind caused the vessel to drag on its only anchor and the rudder was lost. The gale-force wind blew it sideways and it became grounded. A local indigenous Buckawall, braved the rough sea to take a line from the shore to the Enterprise. All five members of the crew were able to make it safely to land. The Enterprise was wrecked. The Enterprise wreck was in an area called Tramway Jetty in Lady Bay. Since then the area became the location of the Lady Bay Hotel and now, in 2019, it is in the grounds of the Deep Blue Apartments. In fact, with the constantly changing coastline through built-up sand, the wreck site is now apparently under the No 2 Caravan Park on Pertobe Road, perhaps 150 metres from the high tide. Its location was found by Ian McKiggan (leader of the various searches in the 1980s for the legendary Mahogany Ship). DIFFERENTIATING the New Zealand Schooner “Enterprise” from John Fawkner’s “Enterprize“ Dr Murray Johns, Melbourne, says in his article The Mahogany Ship Story “… As I documented in 1985, the Warrnambool wreck was of an entirely different ship, also called Enterprize [with the spelling ‘Enterprise’], but built in New Zealand in 1847. Fawkner’s ship had already been sold to Captain Sullivan in 1845 and was wrecked on the Richmond Pier in northern New South Wales early in 1847. “ - (further details are in NOTES: and FHMV documents)The model of a dinghy is significant for its association wreck of the schooner Enterprise, now on the Victorian Heritage List VHR S238, being a New Zealand built but Australian owned coastal trader. The wreck is also significant, by connection with the Enterprise, for its association with indigenous hero Buckawall who saved the lives of the five crew on board. The maker of the model, Edward Richter, is significant as a member of one of Warrnambool’s pioneering families, which has contributed to the growth of the community in several ways over the years, living, working and bringing up their families in the coastal city. Ship model; model of a small wooden boat or dinghy and wooden two oars, displayed in timber case with open sides that have vertical wire strands from top to bottom. The model was made by Mr Edward Richter from the timber of the schooner Enterprise, built in New Zealand 1847 and wrecked three years later in Lady Bay, Warrnambool.Handwritten tag in pen and ink: "Model of Boat made from the timber of the schooner "Enterprise" wrecked at Warrnambool" Type written tag "MODEL DINGEY Made from Timber of Schooner "Enterprise". Made and presented by Mr Edward Richter."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, wooden ship building, carpentry, ship modelling hobby, dinghy, dingey, dingy, edward richter, enterprise, lady bay warrnambool, schooner enterprise, wreck of the enterprise 1850, richter family, warrnambool history, buckawall -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph
Possibly a member of the McArthur family who were prominent Ararat residents and timber merchants.Black and white photograph of elderly man with white hair and beard. He is seated and is wearing a suit jacket, waistcoat and a tie.Written on back: Possibly a photo from McArthur family timber merchants -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bread knife
This knife was used by Lottie Rem who ran the cookhouse at Astergren;s Timber Mill at Cabbage Tree in East Gippsland from 1954 until 1966.. It was bought in Orbost around 1957 - 1958. Sited on the banks of the Cabbage Tree Creek, the township was built by the timber mills to house their workers. Although the timber mills have disappeared, some of the buildings still remain. The "Cook House" and "Manager's House" are two buildings. The Cook House was built to supply meals to the workers of the Alstergren Mill. Some of the original interior walls were made from hessian and wallpaper. The few houses to survive to today are now used as private dwellings.The Cabbage Tree Creek township was established to support the booming timber industry of the mid 20th century. Five timber mills worked full time supporting the families that were drawn to the area's wealth of natural resources. this item is associated with the history of Cabbage Tree.A stainless steel serrated edged knife with a cream coloured handle (bone?)on blade -""Made in Sheffield expressly for Orbost Hardware and Timber Co, Orbost"alstergren-timber-cabbage-tree rem-lottie cook-house-alstergren's-timber-mill bread-knife-orbost-hardware -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Timber planking section, Outfall Timber Drain Reconstruction, c. 1927
This section of timber was cut from a large quantity of the abandoned timber outfall drain during reconstruction by Melbourne Water. Made available to the PMH&PS by Paul Balassone.Section of timber cut from part of the old abandoned timber outfall drain at Esplanade East during reconstruction 2004engineering - canals and drainage, melbourne water -
Federation University Historical Collection
Timber Instrument, Teco Grooving Tool
This item was last used at the Ballarat School Of Mines, Flintoff Building Studies Centre, Youille Street, Ballarat. Instructors at the above centre used them. Two pages photocopied from a text book dealing with timber trusses (100-101) are filed for reference.A steel disc equipped with four cutting blades bolted to disc periphery. Disc mounted on a plain shaft, top end can be inserted into a chuck, bottom end enters a pilot hole. Purpose - to produce a circular deep groove in structural timber. Stored in a green wooden box.Stamped on disc top and bottom faces "TECO 418" On front of box, ' "TECO " GROOVING TOOL' On lid of box, "TIMBER ENGINEERING Co - SYDNEY - N S W " Brass hook for closing lid.ballarat school of mines, flintoff building studies, cutting blades, disc, chuck, plain shaft, circular deep grooves -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph-B&W, Hill's Dairy, Canterbury Road, Ringwood 1989-Barn interior, 6/07/1989
Hill's Dairy, Canterbury Road, Ringwood 1989-Barn interior "Remains of cow feed mangers. Rough bush timber roof supports"Hill's Dairy / Remains of cow feed mangers / Rough bush timber roof supports -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
.1 PATRIOTIC SEWING BEE CLUNES 1914. A GROUP OF YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SEWING .2 TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF BURNT TIMBER SECTION OF BUTTER FACTORY JANUARY 1935.2 TIMBER SECTION BURNT IN FIRE JAN 1935 OWNDE BY MR VINECOMBEpatriotic sewing bee, butter factory -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Display panel featuring different types of Victorian timbers, Forestry House - 601 Bourke Street
Timber panels salvaged from the foyer of Forestry House 601 Bourke Street in late1980s. The material for the plaques was assembled in carpenters shop in FCV districts throughout the State. Timber was kiln dried by M. Feiglin & Sons at Nunawading and erected by Peter Danby Pty. Ltd. Two highly decorative panels thought to be carved by Robert Prenzel in about 1908. Closely linked to FCV Forestry House in MelbourneTimber Display PanelTwo highly carved panels thought to carved by Robert Prenzel in about 1908 -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Functional Object - Cross, anglican, Christopher Webster, empty, Early 1920s
Because there was no Church of England in Lavers Hill, in the early 1920s Christopher Webster made this Otway timber Cross for Anglican services to be held in the Presbyterian Church.Otway timberchristopher webster, presbyterian church, church of england, lavers hill, otway -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Timber Tipper Barque, c. 1954
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Timber Tipper Barque/ Completed about/ 1954 (black ink on white sticker, centre)port of portland archives, timber tipper barque, 1954, 1950s -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph-B&W, Hill's Dairy, Canterbury Road, Ringwood 1989-Barn interior, 6/07/1989
Hill's Dairy, Canterbury Road, Ringwood 1989- "In the old barn beyond the cow sheds, A mixture of rough bush and sawn (mill) Timbers"Hill's Dairy / In the old barn beyond the cow sheds / A mixture of rough bush and sawn (mill) Timbers -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Pencil, Pontings Timber & Hardware, Mid to end of 20th century
This is a pencil used by carpenters and builders and other tradesmen on site. It has been produced in a flattened shape to prevent it from rolling away. The pencil advertises a Warrnambool business, Pontings Timber and Hardware. This business was founded in 1923 by brothers Walter and Len Ponting. Three of Walter’s sons took over the business in the 1940s and today it is still operated by members of the Ponting family. The business is at 110 to 114 Kepler Street.This pencil is of interest as it advertises a prominent Warrnambool business, Pontings Timber & Hardware. This business has operated in Warrnambool for 95 years.This is a rectangular-shaped wooden pencil with a yellow coating and graphite inserted inside the wood. There is printing on both sides of the pencil. It has been sharpened at one end and part of the pencil has been used up. ‘Pontings Timber & Hardware PH 62..’ ‘Stanley Bos…’ pontings, timber & hardware, warrnambool history -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Sailing Notice Board from the SS Time
Timber notice board used at the booking office for the SS Time to indicate sailing informationSailing Notice Board made of timberSS Time; Will Sail; At; For ss time, corsair rock, notice board