Historical information

The Waterworks Trust was established in 1897 to control and improve water supply to Wodonga. This included focus on the water quality which had often been a problem. After lobbying the Victorian Department of Water Supply for several years, the first official meeting of the officially constituted Wodonga Waterworks Trust was held on Wednesday 20th October 1897. The Board initially consisted of all Wodonga Shire Councillors together with Mr Samuel Mason Jr. as the nominee of the Government. Councillor McFarlane was appointed as the first Chairman.

This seal was used to endorse all official documents issued by the Trust. Documents placed between the 2 plates of the seal would be embossed with the Trust’s emblem.

Significance

This item is significant because it is representative of the first local government body constituted to improve water supply to Wodonga.

Physical description

A heavy metal seal machine used to make the imprint of the Wodonga Waterworks Trust. The seal is embossed on a circular disc.
The imprint, which is not visible when assembled, show imprint of a woman in Grecian style clothes carrying a water ewer on her shoulder.

Inscriptions & markings

Around circular seal - WODONGA WATERWORKS TRUST