NEWSPAPER EXTRACTS FOR THE TARNAGULLA RESERVOIR SEE ALSO WATER SUPPLY MDA 5.1859 Drought, Water brought from Loddon. MDA 20. 4.1860 Site fixed. MDA 27. 4.1860 MDA 5. 9.1860 MDA 24. 9.1860 Not started. IA 23. 4.1861 On need for water and prices of water. IA 30. 4.1861 IA 3. 5.1861 IA 21. 6.1861 MDA 14.10.1861 Contracts let. IA 18.10.1861 Contracts let. MDA 28. 2.1862 Contractor pushing forward. IA 28. 3.1862 Company's Dam only water in town. IA 1. 4.1862 Reservoir being excavated. Cost of water etc.. DBCE 20.12.1862 Jane Mewit walks into Company's Dam. DTSE 10. 9.1863 Fencing of Reservoir required. DTSE 23.10.1863 Fenced in. TC 7.10.1865 Complaints about broken Government promises to lay water onto Town. TC 21.10.1865 B G Davies petitions for a better supply. TC 21. 4.1866 Editor suggests removal of soil from reservoir to improve holding capacity. TC 28. 4.1866 More complaints about lack of steps to improve water supply. TC 5. 5.1866 Delegates confer at Maryborough - Mt Greenock scheme broached. TC 4. 8.1866 Talk of Borough taking over reservoir. Water 1/6 for 200 gallons. TC 26. 1.1867 Shortage of water. W. Peckham carting 9d per cask, 2/- per 200 gallons. G Fyfe also delivering. TC 2. 2.1867 4 boys taken to Court for throwing stones in Reservoir. Good fun account of proceedings. TC 19.10.1867 Reservoir filled to overflowing. TC 10. 9.1870 Fish introduced by Henry Clouston and Frank Fearn thriving. TC 22.10.1870 Clark the Reservoir Keeper. Very good letter to the Editor from ex-Keeper H A McMillan about his improvements to the reservoir bank etc. TC 5.11.1870 Wire gauze to be placed over outlet to prevent fish being washed away. TC 3.12.1870 M Duggan completes contract to clear and grubb reserve. Accepts contract to erect fencing. Council moves to clear reserve of stones and rubbish, form a serpentine walk and erect a few seats. Borough estimates allow L50 for improvements to Reservoir Reserve. TC 31.12.1870 Editorial, "..a very pleasant and enjoyable spot..scrub cleared away leaving just sufficient for shelter. comfortable seats have been fixed...A broad level windding path is to traverse the grounds, rustic bridges etc...". TC 14. 1.1871 Duggan's contract for fencing completed. Reserve cleared, seats erected and bridge thrown across the gully. TC 16.12.1871 Borough Council to allow fishing after 23.12.1871. TC 23.12.1871 Mayor Burstall first broaches concept of public baths at Reservoir Reserve. TC 30.12.1871 Fishing commences, T L Williams lands 126 blackfish before breakfast. TC 30.12.1871 A grand picnic, under the auspices of the mayor, will be held on New Years Day. TC 2. 3.1872 Editorial about need to lay on water to main street. TC 11. 5.1872 Dr Mueller offers to forward trees. Council consider fencing 10 acres of the Reserve. Council discuss laying on water to town. TC 21.12.1872 A Grand Fete to take place on New Year's Day. An excellent ad. Council agrees to erect refreshment booth 40' x 15' x 7'. TC 28.12.1872 Editorial on expectations for New Year's Day Fete. TC 25. 1.1873 For sale, the reservoir cottage and garden. TC 22. 2.1873 Editorial about possibility of increasing holding capacity by raising level of bank 3' to 3'6". Problems of water supply by pipes to the town also raised. TC 1. 3.1873 Council applies for grant for public park and garden. TC 1. 3.1873 H A McMillan asks Council not to object to sale of house and garden. Town Clerk to obtain lowest price. TC 22.11.1873 Borough accounts indicate L20-10-6 spent on Reserve this year. TC 29.11.1873 Pigeon Match to take place on the cricket ground near the reservoir. TC 6.12.1873 Pigeon match T L Williams v. Mr Barwick, Williams wins. TC 4. 4.1874 Part of the fence washed away in big rains. TC 26. 9.1874 Fishing Licences available, 5/-. Also a handsome and safe pleasure boat for hire. TC 2. 1.1875 New Year's day fete in aid of the cemetery. Not enough room to have races on the bank. TC 9. 1.1875 Editorial call for water to be laid on to the town. TC 13. 2.1875 Petition to Borough Council to lay water on. TC 20. 2.1875 Editorial on same subject. TC 27. 2.1875 Petition put to Govt. Water Dept. TC 23.12.1876 Annual Fete for 1877 in aid of fencing for Reserve. TC 26. 1.1878 Drought, reservoir holding up, Company's dam has some water also. 3d per bucket at Goldsborough. TC 8. 6.1878 Complaints about Council spending about L300-L400 in such a hurry at the Reserve. TC 15. 6.1878 Council have a considerable amount of money to spend on the Reserve. TC 15. 6.1878 Letter to Editor justifying Council Expenditure at the reserve. TC 29. 6.1878 L30 available from Govt. for a standpipe. Borough Council appoints Committee to lay out the Reserve. TC 6. 7.1878 Borough Council calls for tenders to: * Plough portion of the Reservoir Reserve. * Cut and form 20 chains of pathways. * Cut and form 30 chains of roadways. TC 13. 7.1878 7 tenderers for this work, Andrew Keogh's accepted. TC 27. 7.1878 The park now presents a rather busy scene. This is a very good report. Teams of bullocks and horses preparing the ground which is laid out in the form of an octogon 16' wide, with trees on either side, etc, etc, croquet lawn, etc. TC 5.10.1878 All works now completed at a cost of L46-7/-. TC 16.11.1878 Borough Council decide to (a) purchase another boat and (b) erect the "Fighting Gladiator" statue. TC 23.11.1878 Borough Accounts for year. Spent on Reserve: * Back Fence L146-15/- * Front fence 98- 9/- * Clearing ground 40- 0/- * Excavating pond 81-13-4 * Erecting W.C.'s 5 * Ploughing, seeding, etc. 78-19/- * Day Labour 103-11-6 TC 7.12.1878 Borough Council calls for tenders to extend the booth, 45' in length, 15' wide, also taking down front booth. TC 7.12.1878 "Fighting Gladiator" will be clad in Highland Costume for the 1879 Fete!! Also the fountain at the Reserve will be in full play. TC 14.12.1878 "Fighting Gladiator" erected on pedestal (seems it was in two parts - DG). John Pickup erects fountain for L6. W McGregor to extend booth for L8-17/-. TC 14. 6.1879 J T Scorer plants trees at Reserve. TC 9. 8.1879 Watercourses leading into the reservoir to be cleaned out. TC 7. 2.1880 Minister of Mines allocates L100 to clean out and deepen the Reservoir provided the Borough Council spends a similar sum. TC 14. 2.1880 Borough calls for tenders to deepen and clean reservoir. TC 21. 2.1880 Water carrier Charles Taylor asks Council not to charge for water whilst deepening is going on. Agreed to. TC 27. 3.1880 Tender accepted by Borough to spread soil excavated from Reservoir. TC 17. 4.1880 Keogh's contract at the Reservoir nearly completed. TC 15. 5.1880 Details of excavations. TC 19. 6.1880 The boats to be let out to tender. TC 28. 8.1880 An open air service in aid of the Benevolent Society. First outing by the brass band. TC 4. 9.1880 Sec. Tarnagulla Croquet Club requests Council to put the lawn at the Reserve in order. TC 18.12.1880 "Fighting Gladiator" bedaubed. Reward offered for offender/s. TC 5. 2.1881 Water Supply Dept. calls for plans re loan of L500 requested to lay water on. TC 25. 6.1881 George Tingley seeks and is given permission to mine in the Reserve. TC 1.10.1881 There is a good chance of funds becoming available for laying on the water to the town. TC 10.12.1881 Borough Council calls tenders to clean up the footpaths, booths, etc for the 1882 Fete. TC 21. 1.1882 Tenders accepted for supply of iron pipes etc. to lay water on. Tenders called to lay pipes to Commercial Rd. TC 4. 2.1882 D Duggan, Contractor, asks persons wishing to have water laid on to tell him. TC 25. 2.1882 D J Duggan given Council approval to lay on water from the main to private residences. Also, John Danks and Co have forwarded the whole of the goods ordered, except the lead. TC 4. 3.1882 Duggan finds a nice nugget near the Victoria Hotel. TC 11. 3.1882 Water is at last laid on to the town. Criticism of Borough Council not making use of dams within its control. Chinese have been absolutely defiling dams for years by puddling in them, etc. There is a dam at the south end of Commercial Road that is very convenient for travellers, etc. TC 18. 3.1882 Standpipe in Poverty Street referred to. TC 25. 3.1882 Municipal Dam to be cleaned out. Drains into reservoir to be cleaned out. Consideration to be given to raising by-wash now that water is laid on. TC 13. 5.1882 Borough Council takes steps to meet with Fete Committee re erection of permanent booths. Also steps taken to replace trees. TC 29. 7.1882 Reservoir Keeper's salary to be reduced to L6pa. Estimates to be prepared to raise the level of the by-wash by 2'. TC 4.11.1882 Council calls for tenders to erect booths at the Reservoir. Plans and specifications prepared by T G Archard, submitted to joint committee. TC 2.12.1882 Borough Council defers erection of the Booths for four months. TC 9.12.1882 The reservoir is nearly full for the first time for some years. The boats will require some repair for next year's Fete. TC 23.12.1882 Archard unable to complete plans for rotunda. TC 7. 4.1883 John Ousley repairs outlet pipe. Cr Bristol moves to have fresh plans and specifications prepared for the booth. TC 30. 6.1883 Cr Bristol again presses the Council on the booth matter. TC 14. 7.1883 Cr Bristol again pushes Council re booth. TC 28. 7.1883 Cr Bristol moves to receive tenders for the booth. TC 4. 8.1883 Tenders called for erection of the booth. TC 11. 8.1883 Tenders opened for the booth. William Roper and Co L170. Wilson and Grisold L188-2-6. TC 6.10.1883 By-wash raised 1 foot. Booth has been commenced. Public Works Committee to inspect with a view to moving it a few yards as it is in the middle of the road. John Fenton appointed superintendent of works. TC 27.10.1883 Contractor for booth pushing on well. TC 10.11.1883 Tenders called to asphalt the booths. Also great to-do in the Council Chamber about the ornamental trees being pulled out. TC 1. 8.1883 Water laid on to booth. TC 8. 8.1883 Tenders called to fill ground around booth. TC 15.12.1883 Tenders accepted for filling the floor of the booth, McGregor L4-19/- after much discussion. He was the contractor for the Victoria Park works just completed. A flight of steps to be erected up the bank, also a structure to get in and out of the boats. TC 5. 1.1884 Good report on the 1884 Fete, with description of the booth, etc. New running course. TC 9. 2.1884 Social reunion in the Pavilion. Good report. TC 1. 3.1884 Council will insure the booth for L200. TC 29. 3.1884 Pride of the Loddon in poor repair. Council decides to let the boats out to tender. TC 5. 4.1884 Tenders invited to let out boats for 12 months. TC 19. 4.1884 James Small has boats for hire 1/- per hour or 6d per half hour. TC 19. 4.1884 James Small rents boats our for L5pa. L10 additional expenses for booth. TC 17. 5.1884 Four lamps to be purchased for the Ballroom. Also some seats to be erected around the walls. TC 21. 6.1884 Letter to Editor about impropriety of holding a dance at the booth on the night of Mrs Clark's death. TC 12. 7.1884 Lamps are installed in the booth. TC 6. 9.1884 Cr Whittaker has placed the seats in the dancing booth. TC 11.10.1884 First Fire Brigade Ball held in the pavilion. TC 1.11.1884 John Treganowan breaks his arm in a fall from his bicycle. TC 29.11.1884 1885 Fete Committee invites tenders for additions to the booth and erection of picket fence. TC 6.12.1884 Council decides the small boat is unsafe, and to be locked up. Council also to ask Fete Committee to erect a flight of steps up the bank. TC 13.12.1884 Buzza to erect steps for L6-10/- . TC 20.12.1884 James Small has boats for hire, 6d adults per half hour, Children half price. TC 24. 1.1885 Drains are required to carry off the water from the addition to the booth, at the rear. TC 21. 2.1885 Spouting required at Booth. Town Clerk to make enquiries as to cost of painting booth. Also, L5 reward offered for people found swimming in reservoir. TC 28. 3.1885 Tenders to be called to asphalt booth. TC 11. 4.1885 First Fire Brigade Sports, 800-900 on the ground, very good report. TC 13. 6.1885 Mr William Hogg the well known gardener living at the rear of the Reservoir has died. TC 5. 9.1885 Booth is to be asphalted, also a dressing booth for athletes is to be erected. TC 10.10.1885 Tender accepted to asphalt booth. Also good discussions in Council about the Booth, tank required, etc. TC 7.11.1885 Mr Walmsley is getting on with asphalting the booth. TC 21.11.1885 1886 Fete Committee call tenders to erect picket fence and other sundry works. TC 28.11.1885 The spouting at the back ot the booth has been put up by Mr Joyce, also a 200 gallon tank erected in the dining room. A window is required in this room to admit light. Asphalting is almost completed. TC 5.12.1885 A new running track for the Sheffield handicap is being finished with help from the Dunolly Council who have lent a stone roller. This, with the asphalting to the booths to lay the dust, augers well for the 1886 Fete. TC 12.12.1885 Very good report on works, Sheffield track and circle completed. TC 19.12.1885 Fete Committee having long discussions about fire plug fore the Fire Brigade events. Also long discussions about fencing, etc. TC 2. 1.1886 ATHIEL WASHINGTON BRIDESON DROWNS AT THE RESERVOIR. Mention of bathing in the Lower dam. TC 9. 1.1886 2000 people at the Fete, a Sheffield running track has been constructed 130 yards across the centre of the OCTAGON, At the finish of the cirular running track 3 chains of picket fencing have been erected to protect the runners at the end of the races. TC 9. 1.1886 A huge deluge fills the reservoir to within inches of the top of the embankement, great fears that the bank would collapse. Not filled since the excavation of 4000 yards 6 years ago. TC 24. 4.1886 Statement printed of funds expended at the reservoir reserve over the last six years. TC 15. 5.1886 Complaints about the asphalting not being completed. TC 10. 7.1886 Planks on the jetty require repair. James Small to undertake Keeper's duties in lieu of James Clarke, deceased. TC 7. 8.1886 Henry Walmsley completes asphalting at the Booth. TC 20.11.1886 Borough Council calls tenders to paint the Reservoir Booth. TC 27.11.1886 Council agrees to have John Fenton draw up plans for an athlete's room, 20' x 12', also agrees to move the urinal to the rear of the booth. TC 11.12.1886 The urinal has been removed and re-erected, the athlete's booth should be finished in time, Mr Russell will commence painting the Booth on Monday. TC 18.11.1886 The athletes booth is in a forward condition, the main booth has already received one coat of paint, The booth will be decorated with two British ensigns, red and white. The dining and waiter's rooms have been nicely fitted up with tables and chairs. TC 25.11.1886 A plunge bath to be erected in the athlete's booth. TC 8. 1.1887 The painting of the Pavilion added much to its appearance for the 1887 Fete. Two Flagstaffs have been erected at either end and two Ensigns floated from them. The names of the departments in the booth were painted, and permanent tables and chairs are in the dining and waiter's rooms. A changing booth has also been erected, weatherboard with iron roof and shower bath. More seats are required under the many trees at the Reserve. TC 15. 1.1887 Meeting of 1887 Fete Committee, the "Fighting Gladiator" was given a coat of paint. TC 19. 2.1887 The boat requires repairing. TC 3. 9.1887 Report on Fire Brigade Ball, the stately pines and other trees planted some years ago have thrived. TC 3. 9.1887 Council making enquiries as to cost of laying on a 4" pipe down Gladstone St. TC 17. 9.1887 Comical report on meeting held to get water onto Gladstone Street. TC 8.10.1887 Town Clerk tables costs of laying water on to Gladstone Street. TC 26.11.1887 3 Lifebuoys to be procured. TC 3.12.1887 Borough Statement of Expenditure & Receipts. TC 10.12.1887 The band booth to be roofed, and the ANGLES OF THE CIRCULAR TRACK TO BE CUT OFF. TC 21. 1.1888 The Bank is being damaged by crawfish. Something will have to be done about them, fish not satisfactory as they will clog the pipes. Also men and boys bathing in the dam, hours restricted 2pm to 8pm. TC 18. 2.1888 Council decide under advice to introduce selected fish to the Reservoir. TC 21. 7.1888 Quadrille Assembly to restart in the Pavilion. TC 24.11.1888 Opening of Railway celebrations, a great day. TC 1.12.1888 Secretary for Mines invites Council to purchase the Reservoir for L25. TC 15.12.1888 Editorial about 1889 Fete, Stately Pavilion, etc. TC 15.12.1888 Good report on works to be done by 1889 Fete Committee, The band room adjoins the athletes booth, roof to be extended, etc. TC 22.12.1888 The Fete and Reserve have earned a very good name for themselves. TC 22.12.1888 The boat requires repair. (This is the Harvest Queen.). TC 19. 1.1889 Comrie advocates more money to be spent on park and make it into a paradise. TC 9. 2.1889 Harvest Queen will be sailed by W Dyer at the postponed Annual Fete. TC 26.10.1889 1890 Fete Committee deciding on works to be done, Hill on running track to be cut down 2'6", Shed between change room and fruit stall to be covered with iron, Secretary's office to be removed and built onto end of change room, shed for gatekeepers, etc. A good report. TC 2.11.1889 Tenders called to erect shed for gatekeepers and roof shed adjoining fruit stall. TC 16.11.1889 Good editorial on 1890 Fete arrangements. The Reservoir Reserve is highly regarded far and wide. Harvest Queen boat still going. TC 16.11.1889 Roper's tender accepted to roof gatekeepers shed and also roof building adjoining fruit and lolly stall. L15-15/-. TC 15. 2.1890 A very severe thunderstorm sweeps away 20 panels of the fence. TC 15. 2.1890 Discussions in Council about the adequacy of the Reservoir bank in the event of flood. Also, Roper has erected the barriers at the gates. TC 1. 3.1890 Edward Spencer, 8 years, drowns in the Reservoir. TC 8. 3.1890 Editorial about neglected state, the wicket gates along the bank were washed away and cattle are allowed to wander around. The Reserve looks like a large cow yard, with droppings everwhere, etc. Also, complaints about the stinking state of the tapwater. TC 15. 3.1890 Council meeting discusses problems with stinking water. Also decide to cut the water off from the fountain to stop boys allowing the swimming dam to overflow. TC 19. 4.1890 The By-wash enlarged and the pipes flushed out. TC 2. 8.1890 Dept of Water Supply asks Council to reconsider its decision as to purchase of the reservoir. Also, the by-wash to be lower 6" for safety. Council offers L1. Also, more trees planted. TC 22.11.1890 Two snakes killed on the Bank. TC 22.11.1890 Discussion in the Council Chamber about purchase of the Reservoir, also lowering the by-wash. Heated discussion. TC 29.11.1890 1891 Fete Committee, decides to erect fireplace and chimney 40' west of the cutting up room, using bricks and stone left over from the Jubilee Celebration. Also other works. TC 13.12.1890 Editorial about 1891 Fete, the Reserve is par excellence, palm trees, etc. TC 20.12.1890 Long discussion in the Council Chamber about purchase of the Reservoir and lowering the by-wash. The matter has been raised in the Age newspaper, D J Duggan involved. TC 27.12.1890 Editorial about the 1891 Fete, the grounds and Pavilion will be illuminated in a fairy palace of light, etc. TC 17. 1.1891 A Sale Note for purchase of the Reservoir being prepared. Also, problems with young men bathing in the early evening and running about naked. Also, stones being thrown on the buildings at the Reserve. TC 14. 3.1891 Blondin, the trapeze performer, will give an exhibition at the Reserve. TC 21. 3.1891 Report on Blondin's performance. TC 25. 4.1891 THE STATUE IN FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE has been badly damaged. It was a thing of great beauty. TC 31.10.1891 Council seeks tenders to repair and paint front gates. TC 5.12.1891 Cr Whittaker discusses the idea of erecting a dancing stage. (This is the forerunner of the Band Rotunda -DG). TC 26.12.1891 Good details of Tub Race to be included in the 1892 Fete, across the lower dam, etc. TC 2. 1.1982 A big bushfire approaches the rear of the Reservoir. TC 16. 1.1892 The fence is in very poor condition. TC 2. 7.1892 Reservoir stocked with English Perch. TC 30. 7.1892 The fence is in a very bad state, Council can't get anyone to repair it any longer. TC 27. 8.1892 Garibaldi Lodge granted use of the Pavilion for Anniversary. TC 1.10.1892 Big Charity Service in aid of the Benevolent Society tomorrow. TC 24.12.1892 1893 Fete Committee call for tenders to erect dancing platform. Also, the Fete this year will be held 26 January, Federal Day. TC 7. 1.1893 The Dancing Platform is to be erected inside the running track between the Pavilion and the bathing dam. TC 14. 1.1893 Patterson and Radnell win contract to erect the Dancing Platform at L13-13/-. TC 21. 1.1893 Patterson and Radnell erect the Dancing Platform, also erect boughs over it for the Fete at L2-2/-. TC 28. 1.1893 Report on the Fete. The platform is referred to as the band stand and step dancing platform. TC 11. 2.1893 There are now 6 keys available for the bath room. The boat has been badly damaged. TC 4. 3.1893 The Borough Council intends to prosecute persons removing the pampas grass blooms at the reservoir. TC 11. 3.1893 Council will take inventory of the crockery etc. to keep track of breakages, loses, etc. This has become a problem. TC 3. 6.1893 Leakage in the bank of the Reservoir, good little report. TC 10. 6.1893 Good report on the leakage. Very serious problem. TC 1. 7.1893 Tarnagulla Quadrille Assembly to hold a dance next Friday. TC 1. 7.1893 An excellent report by the Dept of Water Supply on the reservoir, by-wash, etc. Also good report on the recent leakage in the bank. TC 9.12.1893 A Charity Service in aid of the Benevolent Society to take place 17.12.1893. TC 23.12.1893 Fete Committee calls tenders to cover Dancing Stand. TC 6. 1.1894 Council decides to allow the roofing of the Band Stand to stand over till after the Fete. TC 13. 1.1894 The old booth at the rear of the Reservoir to be re-erected on the present site of the Lottery Stall, the Dancing Stand to be covered with boughs. TC 13. 1.1894 Council is looking at means of drawing town water from the Reservoir by means of a floating valve. TC 20. 1.1894 Editorial about the pleasures on the Fete and the Reservoir. TC 16. 6.1894 Sports meeting to be held 10.10.1894 in aid of Mechanics Institute and Fire Brigade. TC 30. 6.1894 Tennis Club applies to Council to erect Tennis Court in the Reservoir Reserve in the place set apart for it. Council to look into. TC 17.11.1894 The Council is unable to roof the Dancing Stand at the present time. TC 15.12.1894 Borough Council discusses roofing the Dancing Stand. Also, problems with boys SWIMMING IN THE DAM, bathing to take place after 8pm and before 8am. TC 22.12.1894 William Roper to draw up plans to roof the Dancing Platform. TC 22.12.1894 Roper wins the Tender for L14-16/-. TC 12. 1.1895 No, L13-16/-. TC 19. 1.1895 The boat requires repair. TC 9. 2.1895 Roper's contract for the Rotunda completed, also small jetty for bathing dam. Discussions in Council about foul state of water, will look into means of drawing water off the top. TC 4. 5.1895 Quadrille Assembly will open the Season next Thursday. TC 1. 6.1895 Good little history on the piano at the pavilion. TC 29. 6.1895 The Pavilion can't be used as a public hall as it has no fire escape. Also, posters to be printed warning tramps not to camp, etc. The Reserve is a disgrace. TC 27. 7.1895 Long discussion in the Council Chamber about the purchase of the Reservoir, L25 had been offered 6 years ago but nothing had come of it. Water Suply Department now harassing Council about lowering by-wash, etc. Also, Norwich Union Insurance Co agrees to dances, etc in the Pavilion provided no scenery is used. L Skuthorpe seeks and is granted Council permission to give a horse-riding demonstation in the Reserve. TC 7. 9.1895 Big Garibaldi Lodge celebration, 140 Lodge Mmebers in regalia, etc. TC 16.11.1895 Central Health Dept states that the Pavilion doors must swing out, Council to write and see if a sliding door will do. TC 14.12.1895 Public Health Dept states doors must wing outwards, flat. Council decides, after consultation with Mr Roper, to erect another stairway on south-west corner. TC 14.12.1895 The angles are to be removed from the cycling track for the 1896 Fete, there have been complaints about this. TC 21.12.1895 Bushfire at the back of the Reservoir, endangers Mrs Small's house. TC 18. 1.1896 Charity Sunday on 26. 1.1896 will be attended by 5 MLA's. TC 18. 1.1896 Bicycling is all the rage, a fair contingent of local wheelmen are to be seen training at the Reserve. TC 18. 1.1896 Works Committee for the 1896 Fete recommends . An awning to be placed over the balcony on the west side of the Pavilion. . That a ventilator be put into the west side of the building, directly behind the bar. . That the site for the quoits be that formerly used. . The Fire Brigade and trotting tracks be cleaned up etc. TC 8. 2.1896 W Roper constructs a senond stairway at the Pavilion for L11-10/-. Also, much discussion in Council about having the Reservoir cleaned out. The season is very dry, should take advantage of the low state of the Reservoir. TC 14. 3.1896 Joseph Whimpey contracted by the Borough to clean out the Reservoir, 5 drays put on and 1824 loads taken out. TC 28. 3.1896 10 mile bicycle race. TC 11. 4.1896 The door fastenings on the Pavilion are not suitable, metal fonts and lamps are required and fire extinguishing means are required. Council moves to procure metal fonts and lamps. TC 25. 4.1896 500 people at the Cyclist's Parade. TC 27. 6.1896 Public Health Dept states that fire equipment is definitely required at the Pavilion. bTC 25. 7.1896 Big Cycling Carnival to be held. TC 25. 7.1896 Bicycle Club requests Council to repair the track for the Carnival. Granted. TC 8. 8.1896 The Carnival was a success, but the incline makes hard work of it and needs to be levelled. TC 8. 8.1896 Bicycle race to take place between J Ousley and W Lewis. TC 20. 8.1896 There is only 2' of water in the Reservoir, Council decides to have 2,000 yards, more or less, excavated. The repairs to the the track were carried out under the direction of the captain of the cycling club. A very dry season, engine owners are notified that water will be cut off in one week unless it rains. TC 29. 8.1896 There are four tenderers for cleaning out the Reservoir, Andrew Keogh wins at 10d per yard. TC 26. 9.1896 Swamped out after moving only 1,600 yards. TC 14.11.1896 The Reservoir has about one week's water left. TC 14.11.1896 The contract to clean out requires cleaning up, the dirt is to be deposited onto the SECOND BANK and levelled off. TC 12.12.1896 After much discussion about Health Dept requirements, Council decides to purchase 3 lamps with metal fonts and 6 buckets for the Pavilion. TC 16. 1.1897 Buckets procured for the Pavilion, with L D Williams for painting, it will be inconvenient to put three lamps down the middle of the upper room. Also, the dayman to clean out the drains leading into the Reservoir and maintain the filter beds. Much discussion in Council about installing a floating valve and water metres. TC 20. 3.1897 Council writes to Water Supply Dept. re completion of sale of the Reservoir which was agreed to for L25 years ago. TC 12. 6.1897 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebration to take place 22. 6.1897. TC 26. 6.1897 Report on the Celebration, 1,200-1,500 at the Reserve, very successful, etc. TC 14. 8.1897 Splendid entries being received for the bicycle events to take place Wednesday. TC 13.11.1897 Residents of Gladstone St put petition to Council re water supply. Costs to be ascertained. TC 20.11.1897 Little Vera Bool falls off the band stand and breaks her arm. TC 18.12.1897 Council decides to extend water supply down Commercial Rd and along Gladstone St. TC 8. 1.1898 Ownership of the Tarnagulla Goldfields Reservoir cannot pass to the Council until Parliament passes an enabling Act. A 3" main to be laid down Commercial Rd and a 2" main down Gladstone St. A loan of L700 to be raised to pay off the old loan and finance the new works. To be put before the whole Council. TC 29. 1.1898 The snake which has done duty at the Reservoir Reserve for the past few years, is again about. Seen near the pier, seems to hide in the pampas grass. TC 12. 2.1898 The town water supply is very low. TC 19. 2.1898 Editorial about poor water supply, call to increase the catchment by putting up a dam in the gully at the back of Elgin St, also on the eastern side of the Sheoak Ranges. The expense would be very heavy. TC 26. 2.1898 See CANNON for this item which has arrived and is at the Reserve. Editorial about its being safe from the attacks of youths, the "Fighting Gladiator" which is placed JUST INSIDE THE MAIN ENTRANCE has been considerably damaged by youths. TC 5. 3.1898 The Cannon is to be placed near the Statue. The Statue has been most shamefully knocked about. The Council had gone to considerable expense to erect a stand for the statue but this piece of art has been much disfigured by evil disposed persons. TC 30. 4.1898 The cannon has been put in position and the small mountings locked in the Pavilion. Young pine trees planted in the Reserve. TC 25. 6.1898 The bank is to be levelled off properly and sown with grasses. Also, dead trees to be removed from the reserve. TC 2. 7.1898 Sports in aid of the Mech's Institute to be held. TC 30. 7.1898 The Bank is being worked on. TC 27. 8.1898 Council to take steps to try to have the statue repaired, the cannon is to be painted and the reserve cleaned up. TC 17. 9.1898 Council having big problems with tramps making a mess at the reserve. TC 15.10.1898 More about water in Gladstone St, Council is checking its borrowing powers. Also, the boat requires considerable repairs. TC 19.11.1898 Tenders invited for gravelling the Reservoir bank. TC 19.11.1898 Tenders also to be called to clean out the feeder drains into the Reservoir. TC 3.12.1898 J Whimpey wins the contract to gravel the bank. TC 24.12.1898 The Statue was badly damaged on Wednesday night, the head was shamefully broken off, etc. TC 24.12.1898 Charity Service. TC 11. 2.1899 The snake hasn't been seen this season. TC 1. 4.1899 Borough Council offers a reward for damage to the Statue. The wording of the editorial indicates the Statue has been destroyed. TC 3. 6.1899 More problems with tramps at the Reserve. TC 8. 7.1899 Geisha Quadrille Assembly given permission to hold monthly dances. TC 19. 8.1899 The Reserve looks much better since the Council cleaned it up, etc. TC 3. 2.1900 Much vandalism, The rose at the shower bath has been removed, windows smashed, etc. The float valve has been repaired. TC 3. 3.1900 Inspector of Nuisances suggests Council should fill up the bathing dam as it is unfit. Council lets matter stand. Interesting. TC 3. 3.1900 Rubbish from the streets to be deposited in the Reserve. TC 17. 3.1900 Complaints about unlicensed fishermen. TC 7. 4.1900 Long and interesting editorial about the possibility of improving the catchment area to provide water for Gladstone Street. TC 28. 4.1900 Good editorial about ways and means of improving the water catchment. Also, a great shame to see the way the Pampas grass is being destroyed. TC 5. 5.1900 Very good report to Borough Council from G Minto re the capacity of the Reservoir and catchment areas, etc. Govt requested to provide a grant of L300 to improve the water supply. TC 26. 5.1900 Great celebrations for the Relief of Mafeking. Over 1,000 persons, cannon is fired, etc. TC 26. 5.1900 A large quantity of food left over, another picnic held on the Queen's Birthday, 800 present, the large upper room of the Grand Stand used owing to the rain. TC 23. 6.1900 The boat is badly damaged and worthless. Also, more about having the catchment improved. TC 21. 7.1900 More about improving the water supply. G Minto requested to make a full survey with a view to encompassing the back ranges, etc. TC 13.10.1900 G Minto reports with two schemes to improve the capacity from the west by 20 acres and 30 acres, Council can't afford it, left in abeyance. TC 5.1.1901 Council cleans up the reserve, recommends a trophy of the Boer War be placed on the PEDESTAL. TC 27.7.1901 Rifle Club will drill in the pavilion. TC 21.12.1901 Good report on state of grounnd for the Fete this year. Good cycling track, etc. TC 1.2.1902 The reservoir is seriously low, only 7 feet. TC 15.2.1902 The water problem is becoming serious. TC 1.3.1902 The stop-valve is defective, and the pipes through the bank are to be flushed out. TC 7.6.1902 Boer War peace celebrations. TC 21.6.1902 A monster picnic will be held for the Coronation. TC 21.6.1902 Quadrilles to be held in the Pavilion over winter. TC 5.7.1902 Good report on the picnic. TC 19.7.1902 Second quadrille. TC 19.7.1902 Three lamps to be placed in the pavilion. TC 23.8.1902 The reservoir is very low, Council will borrow L100 to have it excavated. The lamps have been fitted. The old ones are in the dining room and kitchen. TC 13.9.1902 Men and drays are cleaning the reservoir of sludge. May excavate the island. TC 1.11.1901 The roof of the pavilion leaks, and there is talk of white ants. TC 8.11.1902 The reservoir is very low, water to be turned off to the town from 7pm to 7am. Also, the new buoy has been fitted to the float valve. TC 15.11.1902 Batchelors Ball in the pavilion. TC 6.12.1902 Town Clerk states there are no white ants in the pavilion. TC 6.12.1902 Water supply is further reduced to one hour per day. Council asks Mines Development Co for use of the Growlers Dam. TC 21.1.1903 Meeting held to consider holding Easter Sports for works at the Reserve. TC 7.3.1903 The new float has collapsed. TC 7.3.1903 The recent rains have ruined the bicycling track, reserve in a bad state. TC 7.3.1903 Very heavy storm. TC 25.4.1903 Council's main work for the month has been cleaning out silt. Float repaired. TC 2.5.1903 More about damage from the floods. The bicycle track is in a bad way. TC 18.7.1903 Heavy rain, water running over the by-wash. Tc 25.7.1903 The leakage in the embankment has been stopped. Tc 1.8.1903 Tramps are living in the pavilion. Tc 21.11.1903 Tc 16.7.1904 Full. TC 30.7.1904 Swagman drowns. TC 13.8.1904 Band to practice on Tuesday nights in the pavilion. Council discussed procuring boat and life saving equipment. TC 24.9.1904 Some destruction has taken place. TC 16.12.1905 Borough calls for tenders to hire the boat. TC 21.4.1906 Picnic TC 26.5.1906 Special meeting of Borough Council to consider purchase. Tc 15.9.1906 More about this. TC 15.9.1906 More about this. Also, the water pipes are to be taken up and cleaned. The water has been bad for a long while. TC 24.11.1906 The cost of purchasing the reservoir will be L1. Tc 23.1.1909 Fishing Tc 24.4.1909 The Borough Council has purchased the Reservoir TC 26.6.1909 Reserve in a bad state of repair Tc 16.3.1912 Fencing problems. TC 20.2.1915 Tenders called to excavate water race. IA 8.4.1924 Breaches in the wall repaired. IA 15.2.1929 Water short. IA 8.4.1930 Catchment to be extended. IA 11.4.1930 More. IA 25.4.1930 More. IA 6.5.1930 More. IA 23.5.1930 Good sketch about problems. IA 12.5.1931 Catchments being extended. IA 19.5.1931 Leakage repaired, full for the first time for years. IA 5.6.1931 Catchment extensions approved. IA 14.7.1931 Contractor making good headway. IA 6.11.1931 More tenders for catchments. IA 2.2.1932 Report. IA 22.3.1938 Improvements. IA 8.4.1941 Low. IA 11.9.1942 Low. IA 20.6.1944 Discussion about water supply. IA 4.1.1945 More about Water from Loddin River. IA 16.12.1946 Under way. ----- This data is part of the David Gordon Index and is provided for private use only. Copyright David Gordon 2012.