Couple seated at Mt Dandenong Trig Point. (2 copies)mount dandenong, trig point

Three people seated at Trig Point Mt Dandenong. (2 copies)mount dandenong, trig point

Trig Point Big HillBlack & white copy of a photograph of an iron frame, which is shaped like a tripod. Known as a Trig Point - it marks the highest point on the hill. It has a metal disc on the top. Car in the foregroundnonestawell, triangulation pillar

Postcard showing Mt Dandenong Trig Point Observatory on the RHS and a covered shelter on the LHS. Early 1900s.On front of postcard: OBERVATORY, MT DANDENONGtrig point, mt dandenong, mt dandenong observatory

Postcard showing the Trig Point Observatory on Mt Dandenong. Two women and a man are standing on the rock base. Early 1900s.Printed on front of postcard: "OBSERVATORY," DANDENONG MOUNTAINS (VIC.) Printed on back of postcard: Photographed by ERASMUS B. ALLAN, Fitzroy ASK FOR Allan's "Guide to the Dandenong Mountains." Published Shortly. Price 1/- HUTCHINSON'S Lit. Collins Street Melbourne.mt dandenong, trig point, mt dandenong observatory, erasmus b allan

Postcard showing the rock walled base of the Observatory and Trig Point on Mt Dandenong on the RHS and a roofed picnic shelter on the LHS. There are 6 men seated or standing on the rock base.Front of postcard: Observatory, Mount Dandenong. On back of postcard: Mason, Firth & McCutcheon, Printers, Melbourne.mt dandenong, mt dandenong observatory, trig point, mason, firth & mccutcheon

The structure shown is the Mt Dandenong Observatory, also the Trig Point at the top of Mt Dandenong. It was a popular viewpoint and walking destination. The SkyHigh Restaurant now stands on this location. The photograph was taken by Ivy Child in the late 1920s.Sepia coloured photograph showing two people standing on top of a stone work structure below a wooden pyramid structure.Written below photograph in album - OBSERVITORY 2700FT.observatory, mt dandenong, trig point, ivy child

Appears to have been taken mid 20th C. the trig point is similar to those found around Australia but location yet to be confirmed.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. small b & w photograph depicting male figure in casual shirt and trousers standing next to a Trig point on rocks near a coast. ID of figure tbc.trig points, navigation, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic

The Observatory on the high point of Mt Corrhanwarrabul was used to take trigonometrical readings from as early as 1850. The area became very popular with tourists as a place to walk and drive to. The SkyHigh restaurant is on the site of the Observatory.Black and white photograph showing a stone base topped with a wooden structure. Two women are posed below the wooden structure.observatory, trig point, skyhigh, mt corrhanwarrabul

Mount Dandenong Trig Station c1920s.mount dandenong, trig point

Plan drawn on tracing film of sand heap, dams, trig point and mines. Some un-named streets are also drawn in. Piece of notepaper has mines drawn in on a larger scale. Notes prepared by Albert Richardson.map, bendigo, goldfields, snob's hill, plan of snob's hill area, new st mungo mullock heap, duchess trib, s devonshire, duchess of edinburough, w u devonshire, hopewell, phoenix, unicorn, princess alice, lady barkly, sadowa, e u devonshire, united devonshire, l?, ellenborough, belmont & saxby, snob's hill

Lakes Entrance Grid reference, Cunninghame 8522.3.4 896.082, on ten acre site with trig point, it is from this point that all the survey for the surrounding areas was undertaken. Part of the Vic Geodetic Survey initiated in 1860 by Ellery Survey started from triangulation base in Werribee. (Grid ref B'dale 8422)Colour photograph of the Victoria Geodetic Survey Triangulation Station, Trig Station, situated off Ocean View Parade, Merrangbaur Hill. Location is indicated by ground point and standing structure, situated on an elevated bush block. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurveying, township planning

This map was probably produced around the time that the Sovereign Hill Museums Association was established. A simple plan with black marking on paper. It shows the Sovereign Hill Recreation Rerserve, including the swimming pool located near the Sovereign Hill Trig Point, showers, toilets, kiosk, bandstand and pine trees. The plan also depicts the Ballarat East streets surrounding Sovereign hill, including Geelong Road, Magpie Street, Stephens Street, Tregurtha Street, Dunn Street, Bourke Street, Gladstone Street and Robertson Street. The scale is 2 chains to 1 inch.sovereign hill, swimming pool

Liaison Letters to inform all members / Staff / Sections of current information and practices. The object of these letters, which it is to be proposed quarterly, is to enable members of the Corps to stimulate interest in the progress of the work as a whole. It is also intended as a means to invite helpful criticism and suggestions for improvements in methods in any branch of the work. All members of the Corps are invited to contribute. Their suggestion should be forwarded to the O.C. section for transmission to O, C. Survey Corps and, if considered of sufficient merit, will be included in the next letter. It may often happen that a method, that may appear obvious and of little consequence to a member or Section using it, may not be followed by the others. In any case a discussion of detail in methods should be helpful to all.54 pages. 9137.1 'Liaison Letter No 1' Para 1 Object of Letter. See context. Para 3 Progress of work. Rest of Letter missing only 1 page. 9137.2 'Liaison Letter No 2' Letter missing. 9137.3 'Liaison Letter No 3. Jan 1937'. Para 1. Introduction Included are articles contributed by .... W/O H. Rossiter. "Aerial Surveying". Article missing. .... W/O W. M. Sarll. "A day in the Draughting Office". .... W/O H. A. Johnson "Semigraphic methods of resection and intersection". Article missing. .... Capt. J.J. Raisbeck "Rapid production and reproduction of Military maps". .... Lt. L. Fitzgerald. report "Survey Exercise at Sale". Article missing. .... W/O W. M. Sarll. report on No1. Field Sheet, Sale Para 3. Progress of work. .... "No1 Draughting Section". .... Printing. .... No1 Survey Section. .... No2 Survey Section. .... Pages 3 - 6 Missing. .... Article by W/O W. M. Sarll. "A day in the Draughting Office". Pages 7 - 10. 9137.4 'Liaison Letter No 4. April 1937'. Para 1. Introduction Included are articles contributed by. .... Lieut. H. W. G. Clews. Notes on the non ascertained Base problem. .... W/O W. M. Sarll. Helpful hints on air photos. .... Capt. T. H. B. Foott. .... & Capt. J.J. Raisbeck. A short history of the Military Survey of Australia. .... W/O H. Rossiter. Notes on Aerial Surveying. .... W/O H. A. Johnson. A type of Beacon. Para 2. Progress of work. ..... No1 Draughting Section. ..... No1 Survey Section. .... Pages missing. 9137.5 'Liaison Letter No 5, July 1937.' Para 1. Our thanks are due to the following for articles contributed .... Lt L. Fitzgerald a new section and its job. .... WO G.R.L. Remington. .... & H. E. Eggeling. Azimuth of the Plane table. .... W.O. B. M. Sarll. -- The Second Annual Smoke Night. .... Also included is a very interesting article on the United States Geological Survey by J. F. Staask, extracted from the Canadian Surveyor. February 1936. Para 2. Progress of work. .... No1. Draughting Section. .... No 1 Topographical Section. No further articles till page 7. .... The Second Annual Smoke Night of the members of the Aust. Survey Corps. Stationed in Victoria. Pages 7 - 9. 9137.6 'Liaison Letter No 6, September 1937.' Para 1. Our thanks are due to the following for articles contributed .... Lt L. Fitzgerald. -- Geodetic Triangulation reconnaissance. .... Lt. R.F. Rule, M.M. -- A suggested Form for Field Book 3rd Order Traverses. .... W/O. H. A. Johnson. -- A suggested Form for Quadrilateral Adjustments. Para 2. Progress of work. .... No1. Draughting Section. .... No 1 Topographical Section. No further pages to letter 6. 9137.7 'Liaison Letter No 7. January 1938.' Para 1. Our thanks are due to the following for articles contributed .... Major T. A. Vance. -- Report on the Survey of a Training Area in Tasmania. .... W/O D. Macdonald. -- The naming of Trigonometrical Stations. Para 2. Progress of work. .... No1 Draughting Section A.H.Q. .... No1 Topographical Section, 4 M.D. .... No2 Topographical Section 3 M.D. .... No3 Topographical Section 2 M.D. .... No4 Topographical Section A.H.Q. No further pages to letter 7. 9137.8 'Liaison Letter No 8. April 1938.' Para 1. Our thanks are due to the following for articles contributed .... Capt. H.P.G.Clews. -- A possible method of estimating Stereoscopic ability. .... W/O. A.L.Smith. -- Hints to Topographers from a Draughtsman's point of view. .... W/O. W.W. Sarll. -- Seeing that which a Surveyor sees. .... Relative to article on naming of trig stations which appeared in No7. This contribution has examples of naming. Para 1.d. Enlistment. -- George Gladstone Bolwell Ex Victorian Lands Department, enlisted as W/O.II. Draughtsman in the No. 1 Draughting Section A.H.Q. on the 26th April 1938. Para 1.e. Embarkation. -- Major T.A.Vance. O.C. Aust Survey Corps, embarked s.s. "Monterey". 28 Mar 1938 to undergo six months training in USA and Canada. Para 1.f. Promotions. -- To be Capt. ( prov. )Lieut. H.P.G. Clews 9.11.1937. Para 1.g. Medals -- Award of Aust. Meritorious Service Medal -- W/O.H. Rossiter. Award of Aust. Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct -- W/O, A.L. Smith. Para 2. Progress of work. .... No.1 Draughting Section A.H.Q. .... No.1 Topographical Section, 4 M.D. .... No.2 Topographical Section 3 M.D. .... No.3 Topographical Section 2 M.D. .... No.4 Topographical Section A.H.Q.