Historical information
The 1886 Irrigation Act in Victoria introduced the first legislation in Australia designed to enable the creation of a detailed scheme for agricultural irrigation. Part of the legislation saw the use of government funds for local irrigation projects. These local projects were managed by local irrigation trusts. The Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply Trust was formed in 1889. This map depicts the proposed area of the Trust.
Physical description
Printed paper map of the proposed Bacchus Marsh Irrigation and Water Supply district. Circa 1889. Plan showing boundaries of Trust District. The District lies within the Parishes of Korkuperrimul, Merrimu, Parwan and Gorrockburkchap in the Counties of Bourke and Grant. At the top of the map above its title is the letter 'A; in capital lettering. Scale: 40 Chains = 1 inch.
References
- No Title (1889, April 6). The Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic. : 1866 - 1943), p. 2. colmn 4. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article89682514 Bacchus Marsh Irrigation Trust formally approved by Victorian State Government
