This certificate has been designed and drawn by James McKain Meek, one of several produced by him to sell to local families in Warrnambool and district as a means of raising money to support his family. James Meek (1815-1899) was a fish canner, fisherman, fishmonger, storekeeper, café proprietor, explorer, gold digger, accountant, writer, librarian and above all an outstanding calligrapher. After being a pioneer settler in the Ballarat area and residing also in Port Melbourne he came to Warrnambool and lived in the area in the 1850s and 60s. He explored much of the Terang area and the Otway Ranges, speaking and writing of the great potential of the latter area. One of Meek’s calligraphy works won an award in the International Exhibition of Melbourne in 1861 and some of his works are in various art galleries and museums today. Thomas Fidler was a Warrnambool butcher who married Fanny Cockman in 1849 in London.This certificate is of great significance as one of the calligraphy works of James Meek, a 19th century resident of Warrnambool, celebrated today as a talented calligrapher. The certificate was displayed in 2015 in a James Meek exhibition at Ballarat Art Gallery. The item is also of social significance showing how the more affluent 19th century families recorded and preserved their family history. This is a certificate hand drawn by James Meek. It is a template that enables the owner to insert the details of a family tree, in this case the 19th century family of Thomas Fidler and Fanny Cockman. The certificate is in grey and black shadings with highly ornamental scrolls and patterns. The document has been produced in black ink. It has a central column with spaces for names and side tablets to include more information. The side tablets are star-shaped and the central column has attachments of various shapes – circles, rectangles etc. The base of the column has further ornamental scrolls, swirls and lacework and features sketches of three emus on one side and three kangaroos on the other side. The certificate is mounted on white cardboard. Some of the Fidler family names have been produced in printed letters and some names have been added later by a family member. ‘Th. os Fidler’s Family Register 1865’ ‘The Family Keepsake’ ‘A Present For Home’thomas fidler and fanny cockman, james meek, history of warrnambool

Voter's Roll for the Darling Ward for the Year Ending 11th August 1912.place, bendigo, city of bendigo voter's roll

''Housing the Arts - Establishing Community Arts Centres or Performing Arts Facilities'' Australia Council 1979. 22 page booklet - Synopsis of a survey and report on 30 community arts centres and civic centres in Australia - with brief descriptions of facility and photograph. Introduction of a Resource Kit for Local Councils and arts organizations. (2 copies).

Blue document, with receipt from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop to Dillon to Luxton, dated 11 October, 1895 and letter to Mr. Edmund Dillon, Bald Rock, re non-payment of interest.cottage, miners, edmund dillon, bald rock, connelly, tatchell and dunlop

Document. Green book with wavy pattern and red binding. Coloured feathery pattern on page edges.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetcottage, miners, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, new monument gmc, gold mining, minute book

Form 16, Companies Act 1915. The Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Coy, Ltd stamped beside 20/7/1922 date. Handwritten 'Copy posted to The Registrar General 20/7/1922 initialled E B C. Names , Addresses, and Description of the Allottees. Number of shares held by each listed. 13,750 shares in total . Signed by company secretary.E B Merwell. List of all shareholders who were allotted shares for this allotment.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, cohns brewery share allottees 1922.

Bendigo Historical Society Minutes and Correpondence 2012. Stored in grey A4 document album with slip cover.

Journal of Australian Electric Traction Association. Volume 4, No. 3. March 1949. 12 pagesperson, individual, basil miller

Blue paper dated Jan 18th 1872. I hereby Certify that John Sloan of Long Gully is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by John Schloan declaring himself on the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, john schloan, john sloan, h l atkinson

The draft agreement on conditions and staffing in secondary colleges, 1990, sets out conditions for staffing and employment in government schools.41 pages, typed.greensborough secondary college, victoria ministry of education, workplace agreenets

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).National Services registration paper, certificate of registration and notice of deferment issued to Kemp, Wayne Stanley. .Certificate of Registration. Issued by Registrar - Melbourne 17/02/1970. Commonwealth of Australia card. Deparmtnet of Labour And National Service. Date 18/03/1970. Registration No: 21562132national service australia, kemp, wayne stanley kemp, registration, deferment

Document. South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company No Liability of Charing Cross, Bendigo. Dated 5th October 1938 now the prop. Of the within described estate by transfer registed on 16th Jan 1939 & numbered 1718022 Assistant Registrar of titles His Majesty the King to Central Nell Gwynne GMC N/L. Superseded by new lease. - Also included 1 copy of notice of application for a tailings licence + 2 attached pages including a rough plan of site. No 10983 Bendigo Vol 322 Fol 35596.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, lease, south nell gwynne, notice of application for tailings lilcence

Invoice from A. Macrow and Sons, general merchants of Melbourne.luigi gervasoni, philately, invoice, a. macrow, merchant

Open centre page of land sale brochure glued to manilla folder. Map of residential and shop sites in Burlock Road (later Burlock Avenue), Adolphson Avenue and Felix Crescent, Ringwood, with summary of estate facilities and local services. Agent - T.G. Newton.(Page glued to manilla folder prevents access to front page for further sale information)

Sir Norman Myer lifetime achievements Three pages of single-sided typed notes detailing the interests of Sir Norman Myer in the Myer Store, dated 17 December 1956. Includes copy of an address by Mr. B. Glowray to the A.C.A.M. convention on 22 August 1978 in Melbourne Notes are in portrait format single sided typing on foolscap pages and are stapled on upper left-hand corner.social history, sir norman myer, myer emporium

EYE of the WIND details & partial historySquare rigged Brigantine EYE of the WIND"Eye of the Wind" photo & news clippings c1985.Reverse " See catalogue worksheet for complete Copyright statement "trading ships/brigantines

Full page article in Bendigo Advertiser April 15th 1978. Brief history of electric trams - tram convoy. Five (5) photos - Staff Photo 1890's,Arnold Street Depot interior 1903, before and after photos of No.17 tram restoration.person, individual, basil miller

Document. Green bi-fold concert program for concert at Guildford. Proceeds to Guildford Hospital. Mr. A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert

Hand written account for £2-9-0, dated J?y 4th/71 for framing certificates.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, a.o.f., court king of the forest, b ward

Document: agreement with Vendor and Promoter - New Deborah Reef Gold Mining Company No Liability and James Mackay & Co., Ian Mackay. Dated 1932.organization, mining, new deborah reef gold mining compan, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: new deborah reef gold mining company no liability, goldmining, agreement

Collection of Letters and notes ( to A Allsop). Allsop & Co., Stock & Share Brokers, Williamson St, Bendigo; A Allsop & M P Kelly). Letters relating to wagering on various horse races. Approx 7 notes ( A Allsop relating to horse racing).organization, business, bendigo businesses

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificate awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as a prize in the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1900. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Impromptu Reading Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great successperforming arts, elocution, awards

The document is a letter from Miss Enid Burston, Convenor, MGC Jubilee Committee to asking for contact volunteers from each church that had had Comrades and Rays. The letter concludes with the statement that a list of the souvenirs available [E3094.31.3].Single sheet of typed paper with black type.methodist girls' comradeship golden jubilee 1968, miss enid burston, mgc jubilee committee

Copy of a letter to Mr. Dyett of J. H. Curnow & Son Pty . Ltd. Re: Wattle Gully Gold Mines N. L. mentioning two enclosed cheques in full settlement of commissions and expenses relative to the sale of the plant and equipment of the Mine. He requests that Mr. Dyett notify the Secretary for Mines of his satisfaction so they can prepare the necessary satisfaction notices for the release the plant. Dated 2nd February, 1971 and signed by A. M. Horsburgh.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - letter to mr dyett, kennedy smail & middlemiss, alexander & boehme, mr a m horsburgh, j h curnow & son pty ltd, mr dyett, wattle gully gold mines n l, mr p wein