Typed notes mentioning industries of mining. Items mentioned are: Chief burners or pyrites works chlorination and cyaniding and gives a description of each process. Also mentioned in the notes is the Obelisk at Golden Square as a memorial to the pioneers and Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Farrell who found gold on the Bendigo Creek. Two Copiesdocument, gold, industries, lucy hill collection - incidental industires of mining, pyrites works, cyaniding, obelisk at golden square, united pyrites co, edwards and co, cook and co, spargo and co, j deeble, liddle bros, the jackass flat burner, a victor leggo, cr j e holland, mrs polglais, mrs kennedy, mrssrs fenton and gibson, mount alexander run, mrs farrell, bendigo advertiser

Folder of research material compiled by Carol Holsworth. Received at History House in July 2023. Burke and Wills Monument A folder of material relating to the Burke and Wills monument at the Bendigo cemetery including photographs and historical information, The folder also contains information about the Burke and Wills expedition that Carol collected over many years. This material was presented to the Bendigo Historical Society in 2010 after the commemoration events marking the 150th Anniversary Celebration that year.Carol Holsworthbendigo, history, burke and wills monument

Folded paper sheet with handwritten 'Cohn Bros Victorian Brewery Company Ltd Dividend sheet 31st October 1893' on top fold. Numerous Brown One Penny stamp duty stamps attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. Two page typed document script for Thomas Hustler role play used in the commemoration of Great Extended Hustler's mine accident, 2014. Two verses from 'The Roaring Days' on end of script. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, quartz, mining

Blue coupon, dated April 18 1877 asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay Jonathan Neal the sum of 40/- for 12 Days Sick Pay. Signed by Wm Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by William Salter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, jonathan neal, wm rowe, william salter

Collection of Merle Bush Ephemera. Advertising sheet for ''Traxo'' - the Great Cleanser for kitchen, laundry and lavatory. Details of how to use for washing clothes etc. plus guarantee details. Proprietors: The Taraxale Brewing Co., Depot: 4 City Market, Bendigo.person, individual, bush collection - personal

This ledger was used between 1883 and 1892 to record returns and activities on a farming property including numbers of sheep shorn, chaff cut, fencing contracted and people employed. One envelope within the ledger is addressed to Mrs J Edwards, Morven via Branxholme. The Edwards family, lived on the MORVEN property situated about 11 kilometres west of Branxholme in the Western District of Victoria. This property was sub divided in 1911 into 25 farms. The not fully used ledger has later been repurposed as a recipe book with a collection of newspaper cuttings (1924-1929) inserted and recipes handwritten on 16 pages at the rear. The pages also include some household hints including instructions on how "To prepare sheep skins for mats"This ledger is typical of farming records kept in the period 1883 to 1892. The repurposing of the ledger as a recipe book was a common practice. This ledger has cardboard patterned covers. The paper pages are bound with cotton. Some pages are handwritten in ink. There are loose newspaper cuttings within the ledger as well as two addressed envelopes and a small red recipe booklet.ledger, farming records, recipes, morven, edwards family morven, canvassing department of the australian dried fruits association

John Owens (1831-1892) was a Welshman who spent 1853-1863 in Australia, predominantly on the Bendigo goldfields.He was a miner who also initially set up a horse drawn puddling machine, although he sold this in 1857. He gave first hand insight into life on the goldfields through letters he wrote home to his parents. He returned to Wales in 1863 and in 1864 he married his uncles widow, Jane Davis. Jane died in 1872 and John then married Mary Ellen Jackson.Letter fromCharles Patersonaccompanying donation of two books 5316.1 Letters from Bendigo 5316.2 Letters from the Bendigo Diggings Both books spiral bound and contain coloured prints & maps. Books enclosed in plastic sleeve.John Owensperson, family, john owens, history-bendigo-goldfields-family-owens

Contract of sale of land dated 31st May 1956 between Mr. Kevin Daniel Bourke (vendor) and Ms. Evelyn Mary Pook (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Hogan & Hogan, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bendigo. Property: 112 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk being land firstly part of Crown allotment 11 section 17 Parish of Eaglehawk land described in certificate of title volume 2467 folio 304. Secondly part of Crown allotment 10 section 17 Parish of Eaglehawk, land coloured red on the plan hereon being part of land comprised in certificate of title volume 4416 folio 036. Price 1,100 pounds. Photocopy of office copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Document. Cheques (blue) dated 30 July 1956. Cheque numbers - 248 - 287 -309 - 323 -330 - 345 - 347 - 386. New Monument GMC N/L Distribution Account. The English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, new monument gmc n/l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, new monument gmc, the english scottish & australian bank limited, gold mining, cheques

Illuminated address enclosed in a brown leather folder, embossed with gold leaf pattern. Letter on RH page, photo of Mr. Joseph Davies (The hero), photo of Goldfields Consolidated Mine, and diagram of mine shaft showing location of rescue on left hand page of address. Address to Mr. Joseph Davies, resolution moved by Sir John Quick, congratulating him on his heroism in saving the life of his mate, Mr. J. Allan, at the Goldfields Consolidated mine last Friday, Dated 14th October, 1909.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, illuminated address, sir john quick, mining, goldfields consolidated gold mine

Collection of personal National Service and report papers - 1970 - Robert Prentice. Contained in yellow envelopepersonal papers

Poster, printed on coated fabric, wooden hanger on top. Yellow background, printed in red and blue. 'Code of Signals, Section 45 (19) of the Mines Act 1961. lode and alluvial mines, signals for winding' Signals: 1 stop when in motion, 1 heave up, 2 lower, 3 hold fast danger, 4 pause men coming to surface, 6 cage at liberty, 7 change tanks or cages, 8 put drum in or out of gear, 9 turn air on or off, 10 accident, 15 serious accident. Also lists firing signals. Advertisements for suppliers to mining companies around border of poster. E.g. Jaques Bros., Engineers, Coppin Street, Richmond, Melbourne. Ore and Stone Breakers manufactured in various sizes (has illustration of machine). James Hardie & Co., 581 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Necessaries for success in mining enterprises are: Dick's original balata belting to drive your machinery with; Genuine Dodge wood split pulleys on the shafting, and fibro ciment(sic) sheets to protect you from fire. These sheets are also acid-proof.bendigo, mining, code of signals

Article in the 'Shantytown Gazette' Greymouth, New Zealand about Dr. L.L. Smith the only legally qualified man advertising in the colonies.Article in the 'Shantytown Gazette' Greymouth, New Zealandsmith, l.l., dr.

Form titled "Trams out from depot and mileage run - weekdays", setting out the tram, time out and in, normal mileage, variation of cars in service and run number. Enable mileage records to be kept for each tram and its relevant run. Not known when used, could possibly match it with actual rosters/runs in the collection. See item 9981 for a Sunday form. and 3706 for another weekdays form.Demonstrates the methodology for calculating the daily mileage of trams.Foolscap duplicated form, SECV Ballarat branch.trams, tramways, forms, mileage, ballarat depot, tramcars, timetables

non-fictionQuarto sheet. Memo from A. J. Jones Wholesale Floristtunstall flower farm, jones flower farm

Photocopied A4 sheets explaining the story of Agent Orange.agent orange, chemicals

Document, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Swimming Club, Ladies Committee, Minutes Book, from 26 April 1960 - 13 December 1965.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

2 cream wedding invitations with envelopes. Embossed circle with 'Wedding' printed in silver. There is a flower above the word with ribbons extending down under the word. Flowers and decorative work form a rectangle around the circle which is at the top of the rectangle. Silver printing inside the cards. Card and insert held together with white cord.British Manufactureperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Rare real estate brochure relating to the sale of a historically significant Kew mansion. The rarity the document is increased due to the photographs of the front of the house and of the extensive rear garden.Four page flyer advertising the sale of Goldthorns in Normanby Road, Kew in October 1931. The flyer contains a photograph of the front of the house, a list of its rooms, a site plan (including possible subdivisions). and a photo of the rear garden.goldthorns - normanby road, kew (vic), real estate - kew (vic), griffith family - kew (vic), gardens - kew (vic), subdivisions - kew (vic)

Document in a Black Frame. 161 Recce Flt. Honours and Awards. Details Achievements of 2nd Lt Michael Sonneveld DFC in Vietnam Oct 70 to Oct 71framed document, 161 reconnaissance flight, 2nd lt michael sonneveld, dfc, honours and awards

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah Extended Gold Mining Company. Miller & Co. Machinery Pty Ltd, Bendigo Branch, 10 Forest Street. a/ Letter attached to b/ Test Certificate For Wire Ropes tested by A Boote of Bullivant's Australian Co Pty Ltd Sydney, 13 July 1940.cottage, miners, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, deborah extended gold mining company. miller & co. machinery pty ltd, bendigo branch steel wire rope test

Maurice Moran & Co, Auctioneers Account of Sales of stock in trade, re itemized Tinsmiths tools, Fittings, Sundries etc sold at Mundy St on a/c of Messrs Eldridge & Burnet. Five pages of listed sale items with prices obtained; Includes cost of advertising in Bendigo papers and commission. Dated 21st December 1911.business, auctioneers, bendigo, maurice moran & co

Guides Association's Golden Jubilee Celebrations held on the Queen's Birthday Weekend June 2-3, 1973. Program and invitation have Girl Guides monogram on the front. Also on the papers are hymns, motels in Swan Hill and suggested places of interest to visit. Also Saturday and Sunday programs. Invitation and program (a & b) inviting Miss M Bush to attend the Swan Hill Division Girlgirl guides association, history, 1922 - 1982, document, invitation to golden jubilee celebrations girl guides, miss m bush, swan hill division girl guides association, mrs t l jones, mrs i d martin, pioneer settlement, tyntyndyer homestead, pheasant farm pira, military museum