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Knee pads were used by State Rivers and Water Supply Commission staff for crawling through pipes from Dales Road to Brierly Basin around the 1980's.
Suede leather knee pads, filled with heavy duty foam, velcro strips attached to front for easy way of fastening ties
Used by Engineers for hand drawing plans. Used during 1980's. Hand drawing of plans was required prior to the use of digital plotters.
TG1.S Technical Drawing Pen with 0.35 Thickness Point
TG1.S
Domestic Water Service Ferrule Stop Cock. Water escaping past the thread in the tapping saddle has mixed with sand bedding material and caused sand abrasion on the stop cock.
Brass pipe shaped Ferrule
Sand abrasion has caused the inscriptions to be unreadable. Part inscription is Pat
stop cock, water service
This 100 mm cast iron pipe was laid in 1920 and would have been cement lined in the 1960's. It was replaced during modifications of Jamieson Street Roundabout Pipe Works in 2013
Rust Encrusted on the outside - cement lined on the incside
water, pipe, reticulation
This 75 mm cast iron pipe was laid in 1920 and would have been cement lined in the 1960's. It was replaced during modifications of Jamieson Street Roundabout Pipe Works in 2013
Rust encrusted on the outside, cement lined on the inside
water, pipe, reticulation
This 75 mm cast iron pipe was laid in 1920 and would have been cement lined in the 1960's. It was replaced during modifications of Jamieson Street Roundabout Pipe Works in 2013
Cast Iron pipe - rust encrusted on the outside, cement lined on the inside
water, pipe, reticulation,
This pressure gauge was still in use in our Liebig Street Water Tower until the mid 1970's. This water tower was built around 1893. The gauge was mounted on a wall and measured the head pressure.
Used in the Warrnambool Liebig Street Water Tower
Gauge cased in brass surround painted a rust colour, glass cover with bevilled edge on front, gauge has white face with black lettering and numbers. The gauge is very heavy.
Bourdon's / Pressure Gauge Hampson & Halliday Engineers, Footscray
water supply, warrnambool
Used in the manufacture of spare parts for the Otway Water supply pipeline in the 1980s. Used in conjunction with scour valve mould, valve stem mould and high pressure scour valve mould (casting) watermains
Used to manufacture spare parts in the 1980s
wooden casting mould
3" Scour Valve in silver raised lettering WF Logo in silver and raise In black texta - DEMAC 4 off C.I.
otway region, pipeline, water supply
Used in the manufacture of spare parts for the Otway Water supply pipeline in the 1980s. Used in conjunction with scour valve mould, valve stem mould and high pressure scour valve mould (casting) watermains
Used to manufacture spare parts in the 1980s
Wooden casting mould in 2 pieces
otway region, pipelines, water supply
Damaged workers helmet. Head protection worn by construction worker damaged during a collapsed trench accident in Cherlin Drive 1979.
The object illustrates the importance of wearing appropriate safety equipment.
Grey plastic safety helmet, with fabric straps and rubber head fitting. Helmet has a large crack in the brim and a dent in the head area.
Inscription : Protector Tuff master/approval G.M.E. HH22 BS2826-ASZ10-67
warrnambool, safety equipment, water supply
Hamilton Waterworks Trust was a predessor authority to Glenelg Region Water Authority (Glenelg Water). Glenelg Region Water Authority was constituted on 1 July 1994 under the Water Act 1989 and amalgamated the previous authorities of Glenelg Wannon Water Board, Glenelg Waterworks Trust, Hamilton Water Board and Shire of Mount Rouse Water and Sewerage Authorities.
A cast iron seal press. This was used by Hamilton Waterworks Trust and its successor Glenelg Region Water Authority to emboss agreements and official documents. Die is still attached to the press. It reads: Glenelg Region Water Authority 1994. Hamilton Waterworks Trust die reads 1899.
Cast iron press with handle and 2 inscripted brass dies
Hamilton Waterworks Trust Glenelg Region Water Authority
hamilton, glenelg region, public administration, water supply, amalgamation
The brush/comb was used for identifying coating defects in steel mains. It was attached to a low voltage electrical supply and then used to brush along the steel pipe to test for faults in the coatings. If there is a fault in the coating, a spark would occur. The coating was propably coal tar
Possibly used in the Otway Water Supply System
Rusted metal comb/brush, one side top half painted black to avoid conductivity of electrical current
pipes. maintenance
Compiled by H.W.McCay, Divisional Engineer and L.B.Cullen, Assistant Engineer in collaboration with E.A. Hepburn, Sanitary Engineer, Department of Public Health
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission was the government body responsible for water supply.
A booklet, with a front brown cover, back cover missing, 61 pages
Handwritten L Bush on top of first page
water supply, sewage, wastewater management, operating manuals, water reclamation plant
Samuel Cross worked for the Hamilton Waterworks Trust and his invention relates to a box joint in two sections and is particularly useful for repairing a pipe containing fluid under either high or low pressure in which a leak, blow out, or burst occurs. Samuel Cross' invention is mentioned in the minutes of the Hamilton Waterworks Trust, copied pages can be found in the supplementary files.
Cross' invention helped to prevent water loss whilst a pipe was being repaired. Hamilton Waterworks Trust was an early predecessor to Glenelg Water which later merged with Portland Coast Water and South West Water to form Wannon Water. The patent is significant because the invention was revolutionary for the early Victorian 20th century engineering, and it is still being used today.
A3 sheet, printed on both sides, folded into A4, printed in black and white, contains 4 photographs.
water pipes, water supply, engineering, samuel cross, hamilton
Mortlake Waterworks Trust – 18 May 1915 to 1 July 1984 Mortlake Waterworks Trust was constituted on 18 May 1915 following application by the Shire of Mortlake to carry out works for the supply of water to the township of Mortlake. The Trust was abolished on 1 July 1984 under the Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring) Act 1983 when authority was transferred to the Mortlake Water Board.
A cast iron seal press. This was used by Mortlake Waterworks Trust to emboss agreements and official documents. Die is still attached to the press. It reads: Mortlake Waterworks Trust 1915.
Small metal machine painted black , decorated gold . Dies are attached with the seal of Mortlake Waterworks Trust . Paper is placed between the dies, the handle depressed and the seal embossed on the paper under pressure as a blind (inkless) embossing. The seal consists of two circles with the wording "Mortlake Waterworks Trust 1915".
Mortlake Waterworks Trust 1915
mortlake, public administration, water supply, amalgamations
2002 Powercor Warrnambool- Moyne Business Achievement Awards South West Water's contribution to the region's environmental health was recognised at the 2002 Powercor Warrnambool-Moyne Business Achievement Awards.
Clear resin ornament
Powercor Australia Environmental contribution South West Water Authority Deakin University
awards, south west water authority
Front and back cover made of metal and held together at the back with a screw. Push Button on the left (Press to Talk), also red wheel for turning transistor on and adjusting volume. Aerial on the right at the top. Aerial 1.40 m long when extended. Front cover has inbedded a silver square metal mesh for hearing sound and speaking. Brown leather cover with zip for protection.
Front: 9 Transistor/Sharp/ Model CBT-1A Back: Earphone/ Press to Talk/ Made in Japan Handwritten on a piece of tape: Batteries replaced 1-5-1968, 6-6-1975
Abney Level / Clinometer is an accurate surveying tool used to measure degrees, percent of grade and topographic elevation.
Used for surveying pipe lines.
Instrument which consists of a fixed sighting tube, a movable spirit level connected to a pointing arm which turns and pivots. Adjustment knob/screw on top turns to rotate the compass indicator and bubble level. Arched scale graduated 0 to 90 degrees in both directions. Clinometer is housed in a brown leather case with a long leather strap for carrying around the neck.
Watts London / No 70131 / Made in England
Possibly used for surveying pipe lines
Surveying Aneroid Compensated
Produced in 2005 to publicise the Biosolids project
To demonstrate and demystify biosolids to the public
Moulded glass blown shape containing biosolids
biosolids, wastewater
A cast iron seal press, . This was used by Heywood Sewerage Authority to emboss agreements and official documents. Die is still attached to the press. It reads: Heywood Sewerage Authority 1970
Small metal machine painted black . Two dies are attached with the seal of Heywood Sewerage Authority. Paper is placed between the dies, the handle depressed and the seal embossed on the paper under pressure as a blind (inkless) embossing. The seal consists of two circles with the wording "Heywood Sewerage Authority". Cast iron seal embossing press , painted black colour, silver coloured metal die
Heywood Sewerage Authority 1970/ HSA written in white texta on front of base
heywood, sewerage, public administration
The Portland Water Board was constituted on July 1 1984 under the Water and Sewerage Authorities (Restructuring ) Act 1983 and amalgamated the prebvious authorities of Portland Sewerage Authority and the Portland Waterworks Trust. The Portland Water Board was abolished on 1 July 1994 under the Water Act 1989 and amalgamated with Port Fairy Water Board and Heywood Water Board to form Portland Coast Regional Water Authority
A cast iron seal press. This was used by Portland Water Board to emboss agreements and official documents. Die is still attached to the press. It reads: Portland Water Board 1984
Cast iron press with handle and inscripted brass die
Portland Water Board 1984 Remnant of label: .. eszler 103 Hawke Street West Melbourne
public administration, amalgamation, restructure, portland, port fairy, heywood, water supply, sewerage
Heywood Waterworks Trust was constituted on 20 November 1962 upon application by Councillors of the Shire of Portland to construct, manage and maintain the works for the supply of water to the township of Heywood. The Trust was abolished on 1 July 1984 under the Water and Sewerage (Restructuring) Act 1983 when it amalgamated with the Heywood Sewerage Authority to form Heywood Water Board
A cast iron seal press, . This was used by Heywood Waterworks Trust to emboss agreements and official documents. Die is still attached to the press. It reads: Heywood Waterworks Trust 1963
Small metal machine painted black and mounted onto a black rubber base. Two dies are attached with the seal of Heywood Waterworks Trust. Paper is placed between the dies, the handle depressed and the seal embossed on the paper under pressure as a blind (inkless) embossing. The seal consists of two circles with the wording "Heywood Waterworks Trust".
Heywood Waterworks Trust 1963/ Excello / Reg Trade Mark/ Seal Press/ Pat NO 420419/Size No 2/Inscription on rubber base: "EXCELLO SEAL PRESS" / REGD TRADE MARK / 1. PATENT ROLLER BEARING HANDLE PAT. NO. 420419 / 2. DURABLE PLASTIC COUNTER / 3. RUBBER DESK PROTECTOR / STANDARD RUBBER TYPE CO. LTD. / TOKYO JAPAN"
heywood, public administration, water supply, amalgamations
The Heywood Water Board was constituted on 1 July 1984 under the Water And Sewerage(Restructuring) Act 1983 and amalgamated the previous authorities of Heywood Waterworks Trust and the Heywood Sewerage Authority. The Heywood Water Board was abolished on 1 July 1994 under the Water Act 1989 when it amalgamated with Port Fairy Water Board and Portland Water Board to form Portland Coast Regional Water Authority.
A cast iron seal press, . This was used by Heywood Water Board to emboss agreements and official documents. Die is still attached to the press. It reads: Heywood Water Board 1984
Antique cast iron seal embossing press , painted brown colour, silver coloured metal die
Heywood Water Board 1984
public administration, restructure, amalgamation, water board, water supply, sewerage, heywood
Used to make casting moulds for the Otway Water Supply System in the 1980s. Used in conjunction with scour valve mould, Wf mould and high pressure scour valve mould (casting) watermains
Used in the manufacture of spare parts for the Otway Water Supply pipeline
valve stem casting mould in plywood box
watermains in black texta
otway region, water supply, pipelines
Used to make casting moulds for the high pressure main Otway Supply System pipeline. Was used in conjunction with scour valve mould, Wf mould and valve stem mould in the 1980s
Used to manufacture spare parts for the main Otway pipeline
2 wooden boxes each contain the mould for casting valves for wtaermains pipelines. Moulds lined with green coloured sealant
watermains written in black ink on outside of box
otway region, water supply, pipelines, valves
The moulds were used to make casting moulds to manufacture spare parts for the high pressure valves in the main pipeline for the Otway Water Supply System. Used in conjunction with valve stem mould, Wf mould and high pressure scour valve mould (casting) water mains. It is unknown whether these moulds are originals from the 1930's or later copies.
Used in the manufacture of spare parts for the Otway Water Supply pipeline
Wooden casting moulds
3" SCOUR VALVE
pipelines, otways
Chairman's insignia designed by Russell Worland. Russell Worland was the secretary of the Hamilton Water Authority and Hamilton Sewerage Authority and became the secretary of the Hamilton Water Board. Kevin Safe was an engineer and later became CEO of Glenelg Water. Hamilton Water Board was constituted in October 1 1983 under the Water and Sewerage Act 1983 and amalgamated Hamilton Waterworks Trust and Hamilton Sewerage Authority. The Board was abolished on July 1 1994 under the Water Act 1989 when it amalgamated with Glenelg-Wannon Water Board, Shire of Glenelg Waterworks Trust and Shire of Mount Rouse Waterworks Trust to form Glenelg Region Water Authority
Medallion with Insignia worn at official functions.
Round silver medallion - with raised symbol of the cornucopia with water coming out of it. The obverse is a representation of pipes. The medallion is attached to light blue and silver striped white taffeta backing ribbon slightly dented
"Presented: R Worland KS Safe/ Rocca" ( around rim) "Hamiton /Water /Board" ( Back)
water authority, hamilton
The gavel was presented by Russell Worland (Acting Secretary Glenelg Region Water Authority) to the inaugural chairman of the Glenelg Region Water Authority 1995, Sandra Hempel. Glenelg Region Water Authority amalgamated the previous authorities of Glenelg-Wannon Water Board, Hamilton Water Board, Shire of Dundas and Shire of Mount Rouse Water and Sewerage Authorities and was constituted on 1 July 1994. Glenelg Region Water Authority was then amalgamated with South West Water and Portland Coast Water to form Wannon Water on 1 July 2005.
Presented to the first chairman of the newly constituted Glenelg Region Water Authority, a predecessor authority to Wannon Water
Wooden turned gavel and a base carved from Konongwootong blackwood, a brass plaque with an inscription. The underneath of the base has an inscription detailing the craftsperson and origin of the wood.
Top of the gavel base : "The gavel : symbol of the/ Chairman's authority/ presented to the inaugural Chairman/ Sandra Hempel /17/8/1995/ Glenelg Region Water Authority" Underneath of the gavel base : "Handcrafted by Bryan Rowe/ from Koonongwootong blackwood/ Hamilton August 1995"
gavels
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