George Chaffey (28 January 1848 – 1 March 1932) was a Canadian–born engineer who with his brother William developed large parts of Southern California, including what became the community of Etiwanda and cities of Ontario, and Upland. They undertook similar developments in Australia which became the city of Mildura, and the town of Renmark and Paringa.
Biography
Chaffey was born in Brockville, Ontario and attended Kingston Grammar School on Lake Ontario. Chaffey's family was of Scottish heritage. Although not interested in schoolroom instruction, he read engineering books from the local library. Chaffey left school at 13 years of age, was fascinated by the shipbuilding yard of his father and became an apprentice marine engineer in May 1862.
By 1880 he was well established as a designer of ships for Great Lakes traffic. While visiting his father in California that year, however, he became interested in the Riverside irrigation colony. By 1886 he and his brother William had established the irrigation colonies of Etiwanda, Ontario, and Upland, which were extremely successful, thanks in large part to innovative features such as hydroelectric systems using mountain water, mutual water companies which eliminated disputes over water, and a college endowed by the Chaffeys. His innovative electrical system at Etiwanda led Los Angeles to hire him to install its first street lights. He eventually became president and engineer of the Los Angeles Electric Company.
George Chaffey (1848-1932), irrigation pioneer, engineer, inventor, entrepreneur ~Mildura, Australia
published: 28 Jan 2022
George Chaffey Video
published: 24 Mar 2020
The Chaffey Trail
An insight into the history of Mildura and the Chaffey brothers, the visionaries who helped create Australia's first irrigation colony.
published: 22 Nov 2013
Ontario California - 1800's Cemetery, Vina Danks, George Chaffey
Hey Everyone!! In this vlog i visit the Bellevue Memorial Park cemetery that was established in the late 1800's. There are thousands that are laid to rest here including Vina Danks and George Chaffey. Please subscribe for future video's. Thank you
published: 13 Nov 2016
The Chaffey Brothers
In 1881, George along with his brother, William Chaffey, purchased 6,216 acres of the Cucamonga Desert in Southern California along with significant water rights from San Antonio Creek for $60,000.
published: 20 Jul 2017
George Chaffey bridge ~ a concrete bridge, two lanes wide, crossing the Murray River, Mildura, AUS
published: 27 Jan 2022
Free Camping NSW - Murray River Bottle Bend Camp 23km East from the George Chaffey Bridge at Mildura
Beautiful location where you can camp right next to the Murray River with many sites. Dogs allowed. Not far East from Mildura and Gol Gol.
published: 01 Apr 2023
The Chaffey Brothers
This short film by year 5 & 6 students Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School tells the story of the Chaffey Brothers and their home Rio Vista.
A video by Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School, 2013
Find out more about History In Place at Culture Victoria:
http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/a-diverse-state/history-in-place/
published: 09 Jun 2015
Oh What A Night! 2017 - George - Chaffey Theatre, Renmark
Oh What A Night!
A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Direct From Las Vegas
Performing:
Chaffey Theatre, Renmark
Thursday 16 February 2017
http://www.ohwhatanightaustralia.com.au
published: 31 Jan 2017
Amonos Recio V.12 Meeting George Chaffey
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Hey Everyone!! In this vlog i visit the Bellevue Memorial Park cemetery that was established in the late 1800's. There are thousands that are laid to rest here ...
Hey Everyone!! In this vlog i visit the Bellevue Memorial Park cemetery that was established in the late 1800's. There are thousands that are laid to rest here including Vina Danks and George Chaffey. Please subscribe for future video's. Thank you
Hey Everyone!! In this vlog i visit the Bellevue Memorial Park cemetery that was established in the late 1800's. There are thousands that are laid to rest here including Vina Danks and George Chaffey. Please subscribe for future video's. Thank you
In 1881, George along with his brother, William Chaffey, purchased 6,216 acres of the Cucamonga Desert in Southern California along with significant water right...
In 1881, George along with his brother, William Chaffey, purchased 6,216 acres of the Cucamonga Desert in Southern California along with significant water rights from San Antonio Creek for $60,000.
In 1881, George along with his brother, William Chaffey, purchased 6,216 acres of the Cucamonga Desert in Southern California along with significant water rights from San Antonio Creek for $60,000.
This short film by year 5 & 6 students Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School tells the story of the Chaffey Brothers and their home Rio Vista.
A vid...
This short film by year 5 & 6 students Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School tells the story of the Chaffey Brothers and their home Rio Vista.
A video by Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School, 2013
Find out more about History In Place at Culture Victoria:
http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/a-diverse-state/history-in-place/
This short film by year 5 & 6 students Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School tells the story of the Chaffey Brothers and their home Rio Vista.
A video by Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School, 2013
Find out more about History In Place at Culture Victoria:
http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/a-diverse-state/history-in-place/
Oh What A Night!
A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Direct From Las Vegas
Performing:
Chaffey Theatre, Renmark
Thursday 16 February 2017
http...
Oh What A Night!
A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Direct From Las Vegas
Performing:
Chaffey Theatre, Renmark
Thursday 16 February 2017
http://www.ohwhatanightaustralia.com.au
Oh What A Night!
A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Direct From Las Vegas
Performing:
Chaffey Theatre, Renmark
Thursday 16 February 2017
http://www.ohwhatanightaustralia.com.au
Hey Everyone!! In this vlog i visit the Bellevue Memorial Park cemetery that was established in the late 1800's. There are thousands that are laid to rest here including Vina Danks and George Chaffey. Please subscribe for future video's. Thank you
In 1881, George along with his brother, William Chaffey, purchased 6,216 acres of the Cucamonga Desert in Southern California along with significant water rights from San Antonio Creek for $60,000.
This short film by year 5 & 6 students Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School tells the story of the Chaffey Brothers and their home Rio Vista.
A video by Lea, Malay & Chikara from Mildura Primary School, 2013
Find out more about History In Place at Culture Victoria:
http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/a-diverse-state/history-in-place/
Oh What A Night!
A Musical Tribute To Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Direct From Las Vegas
Performing:
Chaffey Theatre, Renmark
Thursday 16 February 2017
http://www.ohwhatanightaustralia.com.au
George Chaffey (28 January 1848 – 1 March 1932) was a Canadian–born engineer who with his brother William developed large parts of Southern California, including what became the community of Etiwanda and cities of Ontario, and Upland. They undertook similar developments in Australia which became the city of Mildura, and the town of Renmark and Paringa.
Biography
Chaffey was born in Brockville, Ontario and attended Kingston Grammar School on Lake Ontario. Chaffey's family was of Scottish heritage. Although not interested in schoolroom instruction, he read engineering books from the local library. Chaffey left school at 13 years of age, was fascinated by the shipbuilding yard of his father and became an apprentice marine engineer in May 1862.
By 1880 he was well established as a designer of ships for Great Lakes traffic. While visiting his father in California that year, however, he became interested in the Riverside irrigation colony. By 1886 he and his brother William had established the irrigation colonies of Etiwanda, Ontario, and Upland, which were extremely successful, thanks in large part to innovative features such as hydroelectric systems using mountain water, mutual water companies which eliminated disputes over water, and a college endowed by the Chaffeys. His innovative electrical system at Etiwanda led Los Angeles to hire him to install its first street lights. He eventually became president and engineer of the Los Angeles Electric Company.
O Holy Night The stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees, O hear the angels' voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night divine, O night divine,
This was really a big deal in particular because Ontario prided itself on its ban on alcohol, originally set down by founder George Chaffey in mortgages and city rules ... “Several heads ducked even at this suggestion.” ... Yep ... Mystery man ... On Jan ... .
George Chaffey and his successor Charles Frankish get most of the credit for the early growth of the west county, but Stamm’s business acumen and his investments were certainly important to the commercial success of the region.
San Bernardino is getting ready for a huge party and everyone is invited ... The extravaganza, which is free, is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m ... George and William Chaffey named their “Model Colony” after their home province, Ontario, Canada in 1882 ... .
These were the two Chaffey brothers – George and William – and a surveyor J.C ... The Chaffeys understood that, too, but their trip took them in search of the one thing that could make that barren land bloom – a regular source of water.
Here is the schedule for Inland college football teams playing games Saturday, Sept. 16. NONCONFERENCE ... Chaffey at Santa Monica, 1 p.m ... GeorgeFox (Oregon) at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, 3.30 p.m. Mt ... .
Ontario was the vision of CanadianGeorge Chaffey and his brothers, who bought the land in 1881 and named the place for their home province, whose name supposedly means “beautiful water” in Iroquois.
The event included displays of historic images of the college, tours of the campus and a Chaffey history trivia game. Chaffey College was founded by George and William Chaffey in 1883, opening as the Chaffey College School of Agriculture in Ontario.
Some felt “Ontario” sounded as though it was a colony of Canada, where city founder George Chaffey was born ... 28, 1894. Chaffey and his brother had left town for Australia several years before so they wouldn’t be around to object to the Sept ... Eggciting ... .
Robert J ... And he brought with him the best-groomed hair you could find ... This brought Kideney the wealth that enabled him to come west and develop land in Ontario, shadowing what fellow CanadianGeorge Chaffey did 30 years before ... 19, 1921 ... Local News. ... .