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In 1891, 57 plumbing contractors paid a five pound entrance fee and a one pound subscription fee to establish the Associated Master Plumbers of Victoria. This year the Association celebrates its 120th anniversary. As some of you may be aware, the Atherton family has been involved with the Association for a long time, in fact my great grandfather, Fred Atherton, was a founding member. Along with the establishment of the Association, in 1891 the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works was created to oversee the development of the Melbourne’s new sewerage system. I remember my grandfather, A.E Atherton, reflecting on this time as a very exciting period for the plumbing industry. The Association was taking shape and with Melbourne’s new sewerage system came new technology – plumbing was making a real difference to the city’s public health and hygiene standards. Today we once again find ourselves in an interesting and exciting time for the plumbing industry, and for the Association. Technology is changing rapidly, and green plumbing and sustainability are becoming increasingly important. Plumbing is well placed to lead industry and consumers on sustainable initiatives. Plumbers are powerful advocates for energy and water saving devices and strategies, and the Master Plumbers Association demonstrates its commitment to a greener and cleaner future for the plumbing industry through our investment in PICAC and our continual improvement of education programs. It is with great pride that I take on the responsibility of President of the Association, and I look forward to leading the Board over the coming years as we strive to make a positive contribution to the Association, the industry and the wider community.
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In 2011 we are offering members an incentive to introduce other plumbing businesses to the Association. Members who refer a plumbing business which becomes a member of the Association before 31 December will automatically receive a credit of $250 from the Association. This can be used towards any costs with the Association, including training, apprentice hire through the Group Training Scheme, or even next year’s membership. The more members you introduce, the more credits you earn! To learn more, or to refer a business, visit www.plumber.com.au
Renew and win! By now you should have received your membership renewal pack in the mail. Membership renewal is due and payable by 1 July 2011. Members who complete their renewal prior to 1 July will go into the draw to win a Milwaukee 18V Four Tool Combo Kit valued at over $1000. For more information on membership renewal, please contact our Membership Services Team on 03 9329 5060.
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Coming soon… Gold Medal and Training Awards On Tuesday 28 June 2011, the Association will be holding the 104th Gold Medal and Training Awards. This year there have been some changes to the award categories, with awards now being presented to first and second year apprentices and pre-apprentices. For the first time in the Award’s history, the Rose Curtis Award will be presented to an outstanding female apprentice. Stay tuned – news of the winners will be published in our September issue.
Stephen Atherton President, MPMSAA www . p l u mber . com . a u
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Members gathered at Plumbing Industry House on Thursday 14 April to attend the Association’s AGM. A highlight of the meeting was the presentation of Milestone Certificates for members who have been with the Association for over 30 years. Congratulations to all the Milestone Certificate recipients, here are some photos of the evening...
W Hutchins on & Sons Pty Ltd
Lees Conso lidat ed In dustr ies
R.C. Ur quhart Pty Ltd
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R.C. Urquhart Pty Ltd
W Hutchison & Son P/L
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Nott & Drew was set up by Albert Nott and Norman Drew in October 1934.
Worboys Plumbing Pty Ltd celebrates its 90th year in business since it was established by George M Worboys in 1921.
Robert Campbell Urquhart started a family business in 1935 from the family home in Heidelberg West. In 1939, Robert started plumbing work for Pitt Waddel chains in Preston, and is still doing plumbing work for PWB Anchor chains in Bundoora today.
In 1914 William Hutchinson started his plumbing business at St Kilda Junction, and in the 1920s he designed and patented the Little Hero chip bath heater which only required a Herald newspaper to heat a bath.
In 1924 Francis John Bernard Marsh went to Garfield to put the roof on the new Garfield picture theatre, and after receiving offers of work in there, he decided to relocate to Garfield and boarded at the Iona Hotel.
In the 1930s William’s son Herbert became a partner in the business, and the name changed to W Hutchison & Son. Herbert took over the business in 1960 when William retired.
Frank ran his business out of an AJS motorbike and side car and after he married Violet, he moved his plumbing business to a premises opposite the picture theatre – where the business still remains today.
Cook & Lees was started in 1920 by Norman Lees and Stan Cook after returning from World War 1. Norman had served at Gallipoli where he was one of a handful of men of the 8th Lighthorse who survived the battle at The Neck. In those days, plumbing transport was either walking, bicycle, horse and cart or, if you were doing really well, by truck. Early customers tell the story of the green Cook & Lees horse cart with a lovely chestnut horse named Ginger Megs who proudly hauled the cart around. In fact, so proudly and briskly did he perform this task that one day he was unable to stop coming down the Princess Street hill and hurtled through the intersection coming to a halt with his head through the side entrance of one of Melbourne’s old green trams! Stan Cook passed away in 1950 leaving Norman to run the business by himself. Norman was then joined in 1953 by his second son Ian. In 1967, Norman, now retired, passed away and in 2001, Ian’s eldest son Max then joined him to continue the family tradition. Ian retired in 2006 and Max bought the business from him. The company has recently relocated to a larger and more prominent premises in Kew and continues to offer the same traditional and personalised service that it built its reputation on.
Originally the company had workshops in Geelong and Ballarat and did a lot of sewer, drainage and domestic work. Norm would recall that during the depression men would line up at the front door before daylight and wait for any work that Nott & Drew might get. Norman and Albert eventually parted ways, with Norman taking over the business and Albert staying in Ballarat. Norman Snr passed away in 1956, leaving the business to his twin sons Norman and Douglas. The business branched out into the petroleum industry and had crews covering the state for the Ampol and Caltex petrol companies. However these arrangements ended in the late 80s and now the company focuses exclusively on plumbing. In the late sixties early seventies, Norm’s sons Gary and Ian, and Doug’s sons Owen and Jeff, joined the company as apprentices. Since then their sons Justin, Scott and Nathan have also joined the business with Justin leaving several years ago and starting his own company and joining the Master Plumbers himself. The company now employees nine plumbers. Norm is now 85 and still goes to work at 6.30 each morning.
George built his business through a lot of connections from service in WW1 and would only indenture apprentices who were Legatees, sons of fallen soldiers, which he did through Melbourne Legacy. Melbourne Legacy remains as one of Worboys oldest clients and for many years the Worboys logo featured the head of two soldiers carrying rifles. Today the company is primarily involved in maintenance, doing tenancy fit out works and smaller refurbishments with a lot of programmed maintenance service contracts in the high rise buildings. One of George’s first employees was Albert Tresidder, his son George and grandson Geoff now work in the company. A sideline to Worboys business for over 50 years has been the glass pavement light repairs in the footpaths around Melbourne.
During the war years Robert was not accepted into the army as he was in the essential service trade, so from 1939 to 1945 he looked after the Eltham water supply. During the late 1940s to the early 1960s, Robert made his own Briquette hot water services and installed in them many homes – in those days you had to have an allocation from the government for Briquette fuel. During this time the company employed around four men. Robert passed away in 1966 and his son Don took over and expanded the business. In 1970 the business became R.C. Urquhart Pty Ltd. All Robert’s three sons – Robert, Donald and Ian – have been involved in the business. As have grandsons Paul, Robert and Cameron, granddaughter Donna and great grandsons Luke and Robert Jnr. The company has also had a number of long term employees, such as Ken Cato, who worked for R.C.U. for 30 years before taking early retirement at 62 years of age. Current employee Ted Yates has been with the business for 41 years this October.
Herbert’s son Harvey started his apprenticeship in 1960 with William Kean industries, a company specialising in public works and army maintenance. He joined the family business in 1965, and took over in 1981 when Herbert retired. In partnership with wife Pamella, they formed the company W Hutchison & Son P/L and continue to operate the company today. The business specialises in general plumbing and gas maintenance in the south eastern suburbs. In the 50s to 70s a large part of the company’s work involved servicing local council and Hoyts theatre properties, in the past 30 years that has changed to dealing with servicing the rental property market. Harvey has been attending Master Plumbers’ meetings over the past 30 years and in the past ten years has supported the Gas, Service and HVAC divisions.
Frank’s son John started his apprenticeship in 1954 and a few years later went into partnership with his father and the business name changed to FJB Marsh and Son. John took over the business in January 1970 when Frank passed away. The business concentrated mainly on farm work, windmills and pumps and later incorporated more domestic work. The company were Southern Cross Agents for over 50 years and the business name was changed to FJB Marsh Nominees Pty Ltd. John’s eldest son Anthony started his apprenticeship in 1983, followed by his second son Matthew in 1991. After John retired in 2001 Anthony took over the plumbing business and Matthew also remained in the business.
Today the business is mainly focused on commercial and construction plumbing but still holds onto its original roots with a small maintenance department. www . p l u mber . com . a u
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D J&EW McFARLANE Pty Ltd
Doncaster Plumbing Pty Ltd
Red Robin Plumbing Service Pty Ltd
Dadd Plumbing Pty Ltd
Seabrook Plumbing
John R Charles Plumbing
David McFarlane became a registered plumber in 1959, when the registration fee was just five shillings.
Peter Gathergood left school at 13½ to attend Brunswick Tech for his apprenticeship. He worked for his father in and around Brunswick for about seven years. Peter remembers starting on just 30 shillings a week and working on a job at St Marys in West Melbourne off a 55 foot extension ladder with no scaffold or harness!
When Robin first started his business he registered under his own name – Robin Lourensz. But after months of trading and not attracting enough customers, a frustrated Robin contacted the local paper with whom he was advertising to discuss the dilemma. The local paper advised him that should he change the business name that day and it would be reflected in the next issue in two days time. The business was then named Red Robin Plumbing Service.
Dadd Plumbing began 1965 out of the garage of newlywed couple John and Jan Dadd, who were looking to make something of their own. Dadd Plumbing has always been, and still is, a family owned and run business.
Keith Seabrook was in his fifth year of high school in Korumburra when his family’s hot water service broke down and the local plumber was called in to fix it. After lending the plumber a hand, Keith found himself being offered and apprenticeship!
John Charles began his apprenticeship at age 15, with John D Clementson of Yarraville. The company specialised mainly in domestic work.
He served his apprenticeship with Chas Dawson & Son of Horsham. David was nominated as a Master Plumber by Mr Tom Dawson and entered into a partnership with Gordon Rentsch, a registered plumber in 1962. When the partnership dissolved, David went into partnership with his wife Elaine. David and Elaine purchased land, cleared it and built the present showroom and workshop of D.J. & E.W. McFarlane at 101 Wilson Street, Horsham, specialising in general plumbing and agricultural pumping equipment. A highlight for David was attending the World Plumbing Conference in London in 1990. David has made many friends whilst attending Master Plumbers’ meetings, social functions and expos. He retired from the business in 2002 but has kept his plumbing registration. The firm of D.J. & E.W. McFarlane is currently owned by their son Stuart and wife Carmel who employ five registered plumbers, one apprentice and two office staff.
In 1958, Peter and wife Barbara moved to Doncaster and decided to start their own plumbing business – Doncaster Plumbing Service. In those days there was only one other plumber in the area, now there are over 30 plumbers advertising in the local paper. Peter specialised in domestic maintenance. He worked six days a week on his business and spent the seventh day building his family home. Peter and Barbara have two girls (Debra and Jane) and one son, Craig. Craig started his apprenticeship with the family business in 1981 and he and Peter worked together for 20 years before Craig took over running the show.
A few years later Robin opened a small plumbing/hardware shop and traded happily until the building slump hit and a decision was made to close the shop and continue with the plumbing business only. Robin’s son Brendon joined the business as an apprentice in 1984 and sometime later he became a partner. Now Brendon is Robin’s boss! Brendan is obviously doing a good job because not a week goes by without a letter of gratitude, usually followed by a phone call from a happy customer. It is very rewarding for Robin to know that Brendon has this depth of care for his customers and to know that this “mainly maintenance” business is in good hands.
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The early years of the 70s and 80s were lucrative, and at its peak Dadd Plumbing employed six plumbers plus administration staff. However, the recession of the late 80s hit hard and the company was forced to downsize in order to stay afloat. The business survived, and John’s son Jason joined the business as an apprentice in 1994. Over the years, Dadd Plumbing has employed many apprentices, some staying on for years after qualifying, and some even returning after several years working with other companies. In 2003 Jason departed to live overseas and Jan, who ran the office, became ill with cancer in 2005, putting the business on the back burner. Sadly, Jan passed away in May 2008. Jason returned from overseas and in July 2008 took over ownership and running of the business. He and his wife Allison are now looking forward to growing Dadd Plumbing back to its former glory.
Once his apprenticeship was completed Keith moved from the country to Melbourne and got a job in the boiler house of the Royal Children’s Hospital. He decided to start his business in 1972 and joined the Master Plumbers four years later. Keith was very pleased when his son Dean, who had been studying accountancy at university, decided instead to undertake a mature age apprenticeship and join him in the family business.
After seven years, John decided on a career change and went on to study for Commonwealth Meat Inspection – the short hours suited him well and fitted in with his sporting ambitions. After three years, John decided to go back to plumbing and started up his own business concentrating on new houses in the Footscray area, he worked closely with P Di Natale Estate Agents and also built up a steady clientele doing domestic work.
Seabrook plumbing is based in Avondale Heights and focuses mainly on construction and maintenance plumbing.
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Association celebrates
120 years! The Association acknowledged its’ 120th anniversary with a celebratory dinner at the Windsor Hotel on Thursday 19 May. The Board of Directors and a number of special guests attended the event which also served as a farewell for former Association President, Bill Durham. Bill, who was President of the Association for 17 years, was presented with a Hygeia Award for his services to the Association and the plumbing industry. Current Association President, Stephen Atherton, was also presented with a Hygeia Award in recognition of A.E Atherton’s 120 years of membership to the Association.
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Our history the story of the
Master Plumbers Association The Master Plumbers Association has commissioned a local historian to document the history of our Association. The book, The Story of the Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia will be released later this year. Below is an extract from chapter one.
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Modern Sanitation for Melbourne (1890s–early 1900s) In 1891, 57 plumbing contractors paid a £5 entrance fee and £1 subscription to enable the establishment of the Associated Master Plumbers of Victoria. The first member to pay a fee was Mr J. E. Carnochan of Jackson Street, St Kilda. Victoria at the time was undergoing enormous transformation. Between 1883 and 1888, the annual rate of housing construction doubled. But while population and development across the city had soared, Melbourne was still reliant on an out-dated and increasingly dangerous sanitary “system”. Cess pits and pails were used to deal with solid excremental waste, while both household and manufacturing liquid waste found its way into open street channels that led to the Yarra River or Hobson’s Bay, both of which were fouled and unsightly. A typhoid outbreak in 1887 during which the Alfred Hospital was forced to accommodate patients in a tent, together with increasingly vocal campaigns by newspapers such as The Argus, eventually led to a Royal Commission being set up in 1888 to investigate and report on the sanitary condition of Melbourne and its suburbs. The Commission recommended that a Board of Works be set up to control the water supply and establish an underground sewerage system for Melbourne. The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) was established in 1891, with William Thwaites appointed as Engineer-in-Chief to oversee the development of the new sewerage system. The project would be the largest construction project in Victoria for at least the next four decades and it was Mr Thwaites’ desire that it should be completed by a number of small contractors, as opposed to one large company. The decision couldn’t have come at a better time for plumbers, many of whom were already feeling the knock-on effects of the collapse of 16 of Melbourne’s banks and building societies, a precursor to the 1893 Australian banking crisis and international depression. Progress was swift: “The amount of sanitary plumbing work available can be seen from the increase in the number of connections to the system – in 1897/8 the number stood at 3899, by 1901/02 there was a total of more than 47,000 connections and by 1909/10 the number of connections was 105,993”.
Melbourne’s new sewerage system quickly reaped rewards in regard to public health. In the 13 years between 1897 and 1910, the death rate from typhoid fell by 72 per cent, from diphtheria by 66 per cent, and from tuberculosis by 33 per cent. In all, 28,000 lives were saved in this period – due, in part, to the new sanitary system.
A focus on education Education was always at the forefront of the minds of the Master Plumbers. As well as proper learning and instruction in the trade and the use of examinations to prove competence of plumbers, the Association also paid close attention to the ongoing learning and self-improvement of its members. In November 1892, Mr Beggs suggested that the Association obtain the services of “some competent gentlemen” to give lectures to plumbers on sanitary matters. The training would take place at the Working Men’s College and reflected the fact that the task of fitting of sanitary appliances was relatively new to most plumbers. In addition to the lecture series, the Association began to establish a library of relevant periodic journals for their members. The proposed schedule of lectures for 1893 highlights the hitherto unfamiliar nature of sanitary work, as well as a focus on the dangers of “bad plumbing”. Proposed lecture syllabus 1893 > Plumbers work and house drainage in relation to Public Health > The advantages of a system of sanitation > Needed reform in sanitary administration > Ventilation of public buildings > Sewer gases: their nature and origin > Bad plumbing and its prevention > Sanitary plumbing > Plumbing and domestic sanitation > Evil effects of bad plumbing and drainage work > The system of sewerage as adopted by the Metropolitan Board of Works > House drainage and its connections
Social events and social welfare In addition to protecting the standards and reputation of their trade, the Master Plumbers Association also provided a recreational outlet and showed great concern for the social welfare of their members. The Association regularly ran smoke nights at Rubira’s Café in Bourke Street and held annual picnics for their members, wives and children in what was then considered “countryside” locations such as Yan Yean and Fern Tree Gully. Members of the Association’s Executive also regularly attended functions run by other groups such as the Master Painters, Master Builders and the Operatives’ Society. On numerous occasions, the minutes of the monthly meeting describe official proceedings ending with song and dance. In 1902, for example, it is noted that “at the conclusion of business, the piano was brought in and, with Mr Cash officiating as pianist, the following men favoured the company with songs…” The minutes also record the Association’s commitment to helping their fellow members in times of need. Despite such commitment to their members, low attendance at the monthly meetings continued to plague the Association. In 1901, recent turnouts were labelled “disappointing and discouraging”. In order to attract members, the Association proposed securing permanent rooms which would be available to members during the day, increasing the number of social events and encouraging more presentations on matters of interest to the trade. New technologies relating to grease traps, hot water and ventilation were among some of the papers presented at Association meetings around this time.
We need you! We know that many of our member businesses have rich and interesting histories, so if you have photos or stories that you would like to share, drop us a line at publications@plumber.com.au or call us on 03 9329 9622
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divisional
update The Association continues to work with members through its divisional structure. Our divisional meetings allow members to network with other professionals in a similar field and aim to protect and enhance the interests of the plumbing industry. In the past year the Association has conducted 22 general member meetings and over 30 technical committee meetings. HVAC Division
Gas Services Division
Service Industry Division
> The Handbook HB276 Guide to Good Practice is nearing completion and has been reviewed by the HVAC Division with assistance from Vic Murray and input from AMCA, AIRAH and the Plumbing Industry Commission (PIC). The Standards Australia committee has adopted the draft and is recommending that it become the standard. > Another Commissioning and Balancing Certificate IV Course was conducted at RMIT. Discussions were held with the PIC for graduates to be recognised as specialists by the Building and Plumbing Commission in Victoria. One member has undergone the process of being accepted by the PIC under RPL arrangements.
> Representatives attended a number of meetings with Standards Australia and had input into updating new regulations AS/NZS 5601. New Standards are now available from ASI Global. > Members are on a committee with key stakeholders to prepare a process for testing for Carbon Monoxide following the ESV television promotional campaign. > The Division is also seeking support from ESV to conduct training for contractors on testing equipment, selection, use and processes.
> The updated Contract Book was released in line with new regulations. These are now available for purchase and sample templates have been made available on the Association’s website www.plumber.com.au Templates can be customised to suit individual business needs. > A Labour Rate Calculator has been developed and distributed for comment and input by technical committee members. > A meeting was held with the three water authorities to clarify issues such as spotter’s fees.
Metal Roofing and Asbestos Divisions
Upcoming Divisional Meetings
> HB39 Updated draft Handbook is completed and has been forwarded to PIC and Standards Australia for endorsement. > A letter has being drafted for distribution by members to National Licensing Committee regarding the dismantling of Roofing. > EBA discussions have been held with Metal Roofing contractors who have EBAs for further discussions and input when meeting with Union. > Representatives attended Asbestos seminars and are working towards updating Asbestos website and new regulations.
ADMA
ADMA > Flexible Duct manufacturers have had their products tested by Vipac Engineers to determine thermal R Value. > An independent consultant was appointed to manage further testing and compile a report. > MPMSAA represented ADMA regarding mandatory labelling with Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) which was followed by further meetings with BCA advisory committee to include labelling in BCA 2011.
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27 July 10 August 7 September 12 October (AGM) 9 November 6 December Metal Roofing and Asbestos Divisions
18 August 17 November Environmental Plumbing Division
9 August 29 September (Bendigo) 7 December
Service Industry and Fire Services Divisions
14 September 7 December Construction Division
20 October Gas Services Division
24 August 11 October HVAC Division
9 August 11 October 6 December
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