Historical information

Wodonga 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 newly 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 Record Book contains documentation of expenditure of the Wodonga Waterworks Trust from 1908 through to the early 1950s. This includes the official record of payments of £2,897/ 18 /- and £130 to contractor A. A. Hargrave for Erection of the Water Tower. Other payments related to the Water Tower include entries for pumps, gears, pipe laying, pipes, the pump station and related fittings.

Construction of the Water Tower was completed in early 1924 and after thorough testing throughout that year, the completed new water system for Wodonga was officially opened on 4th December 1924.

Significance

This item is significant because it contains financial records related to the construction of one of the oldest and most significant buildings in Wodonga.

Physical description

This large ledger contains both hand written and typed notes documenting financial reports of the Wodonga Water Trust over 40 years. The cover is dark green with brown binding. In the centre of the cover is an red rectangle with text and a border printed in gold.

Inscriptions & markings

On front cover within gold border
BALANCE RECORD
WODONGA
WATERWORKS TRUST