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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - THE ERA OF THE CAB BY EDITH M LUNN
... THE ERA OF THE CAB BY EDITH M LUNN... Edith M Lunn...Typed notes titled 'The Era of the Cab' by Edith M. Lunn... DOCUMENT The Era of the Cab Edith M Lunn Mr Bruby Camp Hotel Mr ...Typed notes titled 'The Era of the Cab' by Edith M. Lunn. Notes mention the cabs in Bendigo, where the cab ranks were, hansom cabs and their drivers, travel from Eaglehawk to Sandhurst and from Epsom to Kangaroo Flat. Also mentions the coming of the motor car and the effect it had on the cabs and the horses.document, the era of the cab, edith m lunn, mr bruby, camp hotel, mr edmondson, shamrock hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Edith Marie Lunn, 2005
... The 1930s Depression Tapes - Edith Marie Lunn...edith marie lunn...Audio tape interview with Edith Marie Lunn (Nee Bishop... Tapes edith marie lunn Audio tape interview with Edith Marie ...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Edith Marie Lunn (Nee Bishop). Daughter of Stanley Phillips Bishop and Eva May Bishop. Edith was born in 1907 and attended school at Violet Street State School, 1912-1918, the Elementary High School Bendigo 1919 and the Bendigo High School 1920-1921.Edith married Desmond James Checcucci in 1937. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 90 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, edith marie lunn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Booklet - Edith Marie (Checcucci) Lunn
... Edith Marie (Checcucci) Lunn...Edith Checcucci Lunn... of Edith Marie (Checcucci) Lunn 27th July 1907 - 3rd April 2009... Funeral Service Booklet Edith Checcucci Lunn Funeral Service ...Funeral Service Booklet - A Thanksgiving for the life of Edith Marie (Checcucci) Lunn 27th July 1907 - 3rd April 2009 - 14th April 2009funeral service booklet, edith checcucci lunn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - PICNICS BY EDITH M. LUNN
... PICNICS BY EDITH M. LUNN...Picnics by Edith M Lunn... DOCUMENT Picnics by Edith M Lunn Railway Picnic Sunday Schools ...Typed account of Bendigo's Picnics - the Railway Picnic and the Sunday School Picnics.document, picnics by edith m lunn, railway picnic, sunday schools' picnic, railways band, abraham harkness, bendigo branch of the royal historical society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CHRISTMAS IN DAYS GONE BY
... Edith Lunn... the Reminiscences by Edith Lunn.... the Reminiscences by Edith Lunn. Document CHRISTMAS IN DAYS GONE BY ...Typed memories of Christmas in Days Gone By from the Reminiscences by Edith Lunn.document, names of bendigo pioneers, christmas in days gone by, edith lunn, mary grant bruce, billabong books, ethel m turner, salvation army, h m leggo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - EDITH LUNN COLELECTION: SAINT ANREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MEYERS STREET, BENDIGO, 1996
... EDITH LUNN COLELECTION: SAINT ANREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH..., Bendigo, 1996 Photograph EDITH LUNN COLELECTION: SAINT ANREWS ...Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, Meyers Street, Bendigo, 1996Maisie Ross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - EDITH LUNN COLLECTION: BUTTS HOTEL, ON THE CORNER OF WILLIAMSON STREET AND MCLAREN STREET
... EDITH LUNN COLLECTION: BUTTS HOTEL, ON THE CORNER OF... EDITH LUNN COLLECTION: BUTTS HOTEL, ON THE CORNER OF WILLIAMSON ...External façade of Butts Hotel on the corner of Williamson & McLaren Streets, Bendigo, dated 19/08/1996Editth Lunn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - NEWSPAPER CUTTING: JOHN HANLON KNIPE CASTLE, 1972
... Edith Lunn.... Article was researched by Edith Lunn. Article from Bendigo... Edith Lunn Photographs (2) and newspaper cutting Newspaper ...Photographs (2) and newspaper cutting Newspaper cutting 2268a ( photocopy ) photocopied and attached to board. Article was researched by Edith Lunn. Article from Bendigo Advertiser April 15th. , 1972. On rear of board, two black and white photos ( 20 x 14 ) of Knipe's castle. 2268b: close up photo taken from street of Knipe's Castle, showing turrets, corner view. 2268c: photo taken from Bendigo CBD looking up toward Forest St. and Valentine Sts area. Knipe's Castle is visible on skyline.buildings, house, knipe's castle, bendigo, john hanlon knipe, castle, edith lunn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - EDIOTH LUNN COLLECTION: RENOVATION UNDERWAY 1995 OF DUDLEY HOUSE, VIEW STREET, BENDIGO
... Edith Lunn... Edith Lunn Dudley House, View Street Bendigo repair ...Dudley House, View Street Bendigo repair and maintenance underway 5/08/1995Edith Lunn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BUTTS HOTEL
... in the 1980s). Photo taken by Edith Lunn.... Hotel (Matchetts store in the 1980s). Photo taken by Edith Lunn ...Copy of a photograph of the Butts Hotel (Matchetts store in the 1980s). Photo taken by Edith Lunn.bendigo, hotel, butts hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MORE ABOUT VIEW STREET
... View Street by Edith Lunn. The second article by Edith Lunn..., August 2001. More about View Street by Edith Lunn. The second ...Bendigo Weekly from Friday 10, August 2001. More about View Street by Edith Lunn. The second article by Edith Lunn on the small businesses on View street, this one concentrating on the block between Rowan and McKenzie Streets. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - GORDON CARTER, A BRAVE YOUTH, 14/03/1902
... Edith Lunn... Edith Lunn Annals of Bendigo Jack Carter Spastic Center Miss ...Typed notes mentioning Gordon Carter who tried to pull a robber off his horse. The robbery took place on Garden Gully hill on March 14th 1902. Also mentioned are other Carter family members, the houses where they lived, and business interests.document, names of bendigo pioneers, gordon carter a brave youth, edith lunn, annals of bendigo, jack carter, spastic center, miss jean sauerbury, harold curnow, max carter, dudley carter, kenneth carter, mr whitelock, whitelock and carter, stoneman's supermarket, j w carter, bendigo building society, murray carter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: A SNIPPET OF BENDIGO HISTORY
... history'' by Edith Lunn, The View Street story, continued.... '' A snippet of Bendigo history'' by Edith Lunn, The View Street story ...Bendigo Weekly date unknown. '' A snippet of Bendigo history'' by Edith Lunn, The View Street story, continued. In this article Edith Lunn describes the story of the Old Fire Station. Designed by William Beebe in 1890 and built by J. R. Daley when three early fire brigades amalgamated under the '' fire Brigades Act'' to become the Bendigo Fire Brigade. The clip is in a foldernewspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF NELSON JAMES MEAGER, 1980
... '' - written in the 1980s. 14 page document donated by Edith Lunn.... donated by Edith Lunn. Document AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF NELSON JAMES ...Autobiography of Nelson James Meager (1925-1998) Born and died in Bendigo: ''Growing up on the Bendigo Goldfields'' - written in the 1980s. 14 page document donated by Edith Lunn.person, individual, nelson james meager, chum street, fogitt & jones abattoirs, kangaroo flat state school, coliban watershed, big hill ranges, mt hetrbert, golden square state school, whip & jesery mine, forbes carshalton mine, 3 bo bendigo, st marks anglican church, rowes hill (allingham street), spring gully reservior, bendigo mines ltd, napoleon mine, mr fisher, st marks, g. j. coles, mr john curtin, raggart's bakery. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BIRTHDAY MILESTONE
... : Edith Lunn turns 95 and the Bendigo Weekly celebrates her... unknown. Birthday milestone: Edith Lunn turns 95 and the Bendigo ...Bendigo Weekly article, date unknown. Birthday milestone: Edith Lunn turns 95 and the Bendigo Weekly celebrates her birthday, (born July 1907), with this article about her life.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Assorted Photographs Sand Storm Bendigo
... On reverse. Dust Storm in Bendigo 3.15pm Feb 8, 1982, Edith... in Bendigo 3.15pm Feb 8, 1982, Edith Lunn's photos given to Carol Six ...Six photographs of Dust Storm in Bendigo 3.15pm February 8, 1983, 1. Hargreaves Mall; 2. Bendigo Town Hall; 3. Hargreaves Mall Ashman's Corner from parking garage; 4. Hargreaves Mall; 5. Scene in Echuca St; 6. Williamson St to Rosalind Park.On reverse. Dust Storm in Bendigo 3.15pm Feb 8, 1982, Edith Lunn's photos given to Caroldust storm 1983, the mall, storms -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORY STUDY RECOGNISED
... . Article by Andrea Witt '' History recognised'' about Edith Lunn... recognised'' about Edith Lunn receiving an Order of Australia medal ...Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday, January 26, 2002. Article by Andrea Witt '' History recognised'' about Edith Lunn receiving an Order of Australia medal for her contribution to the recording of local history.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, news items -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SNIPPETS OF BENDIGO
... of Bendigo History'' from Edith Lunn. The article details... Edith Lunn. The article details the history of real estate agent ...Bendigo Weekly Friday 16 June 2000. Article ''Snippets of Bendigo History'' from Edith Lunn. The article details the history of real estate agent T. C. Watts and Sons. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MEMORIES OF VIEW STREEET
... Street - a snippet of Bendigo history, by Edith Lunn - An article..., by Edith Lunn - An article describing the small businesses ...Bendigo Weekly, Friday 27, July 2001. Memories of View Street - a snippet of Bendigo history, by Edith Lunn - An article describing the small businesses that flourished in View Street from the corner of Barnard Street to View point. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HISTORICAL NEWSLETTERS, LETTERS AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLES INDEX
... Edith M Lunn... Articles Index Frank Cusack Stephen Mooney John Hattam Edith M Lunn ...Typed and handwritten index to Historical Newsletters, Letters and Newspaper Articles. Index is for numbers 6319 to 6389.document, historical newsletters letters and newspaper articles index, frank cusack, stephen mooney, john hattam, edith m lunn, g d meudell, alex h stone, w perry, joch, i henry, lydia chancellor, a richardson, w c harvey, d m carroll, l bennett, ben eagle, a llewellyn, r a, k bice, p herdman, philip herdman, e m checcucci, n murray, b mullins, b s andrew -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO HOTEL COLLECTION: OLD BUTT'S HOTEL
... , Bendigo,. Photo taken in 1989 by Edith Lunn. Was Matchett's wine... Hotel, Williamson Street, Bendigo,. Photo taken in 1989 by Edith ...Colour photo of Old Butt's Hotel, Williamson Street, Bendigo,. Photo taken in 1989 by Edith Lunn. Was Matchett's wine store in 1980's. Written on back Old Butt's Hotel, corner McLaren & Williamson Sts, Bendigo, 1989. Building is red brick, arched windows.bendigo, hotel, old butt's hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SNIPPETS OF BENDIGO HISTORY
... of Bendigo history'' by Edith Lunn concluding the View Street Story..., 2002. '' Snippets of Bendigo history'' by Edith Lunn concluding ...Bendigo Weekly from February 8, 2002. '' Snippets of Bendigo history'' by Edith Lunn concluding the View Street Story. In this article Edith Lunn tell us of one of the most memorable event ever to be staged on the oval of the Upper Reserve, the welcoming on March 5, 1954 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh. Following the Royal visit the name ''Queen Elizabeth Oval'' was given to the Upper Reserve. Through the years the area which was once the Government Camp has undergone many changes, a few buildings, relics from the early days, still remain. The home of Tom Fleming, the old Supreme Court and the Police Barracks. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SNIPPETS OF BENDIGO HISTORY
... history'' by Edith Lunn the View Street story continued.... '' Snippets of Bendigo history'' by Edith Lunn the View Street story ...Bendigo Weekly date unknown. '' Snippets of Bendigo history'' by Edith Lunn the View Street story continued. In this article Edith Lunn describes Dudley House, originally the survey office and the oldest permanent government building in Bendigo. From 1854 surveyor Richard Larritt worked there. It was in 1890 that the name Dudley house was attached to the building. Town clerks W. Honeybone and H.C. Inleton lived there. Later it was the home of Dr. Peter Slater, after he moved out city engineer Mr. Rex Anderson moved in. After his death the Bendigo branch of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria established its home there after 25 years Dudley House reverted to the Council. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 25 WEBSTER STREET, BENDIGO, 1929
... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property ...Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on grey cardboard. Weatherboard house, corrugated iron roof. Return verandah with wooden decoration. 1 chimney. 2 decorative gables above windows. Garden with lawn, shrubs and garden seat. Written on back of image 'H. Liddall, Webster Street. Terms £500 bal 61/2 %. £775 on 30.1.41 £250 deposit, low interest to be arranged. 25 Webster Street. White sticker attached to bottom of photo board ' December 1927 Pyke Street - Bendigo £1150' 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree Photo Bendigoplace, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: CORNER SOMERVILLE AND ELLIS STS, BENDIGO, 1928
... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property ...Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, two chimneys. Dog at gate. Woven wire fence. Written on back of photo board " £850 Geo Oldfield, Cnr Somerville and Ellis St. Corner Somerville and Ellis Streets Bendigo, Cr ?on terms, Deposit required about £150' 2012 photo of house site attached to record for comparison.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, previous register no. ''mp12'' part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: LANGSTON STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property ...Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. Weatherboard double fronted house, verandah with brick piers and timber supports, Two chimneys visible, small gable LH side front. C1920 . Woven wire fence. Single gate next to double gate. Written on back of image ' Marrows Langston St £700.Frank A Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, see also; previous reg. no mp11 (2000-16-01):and previous reg. no. mp13 (200-14-01) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: HARNEY STREET, BENDIGO, 1930
... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property ...Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard corrugated iron roof, bull nose verandah, picket fence, cast iron lace on verandah, 2 chimneys, central door, 1 window each side of door, wooden steps up to return verandah, Written on back of image 'Hunt, Harney Street, £575 Sewered' Faint stamp on back with date 11 April 1939. £250 deposit. Low interest to be arranged'Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, previous register no. ''mp 10'' part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 29 PYKE STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property ...Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, verandah, picket fence, wooden fretwork on gables and windows. Decoration along roof line, one chimney visible , garden with two palm trees. Bay window RH side. Harrison's Est £1150, 29 Pyke Street Bendigo written on back of image. Date: 9 Dec 1927. stamped on back.A. Jeffree, Bendgoplace, building, residential, previous reg. no. mp81 part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and sons, bendigo to show potential purchasers. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 320 BARNARD STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property ...Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photographs (2) mounted on grey board house, weatherboard, bull nose veranda, picket fence, cast iron lace on verandah, three chimneys, central door, one window each side of door. Front of house, top section, painted white. Written on back of photo board (a) ' Mr. B. Murdoch, 320 Barnard Street Bendigo, £900 sewered' On back of (b) L. Simmonds, 239 Barnard St. £620' ( Address does not match with photo (a)) Date stamp 9 Dec 1927' 2012 photo of house attached to record. Faint printing in white in lower right corner ''Frank A. Jeffree Photo Bendigo'' Handprinted top R ''MP8''place, building, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: PLUMRIDGE STREET, WHITE HILLS, Approx. 1900-35
... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property... was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property ...Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof. Bull nose veranda painted with stripes, picket fence, two wrought iron gates, one chimney, central door, one window each side of door. Three boards painted white, half way up front wall. Pergola on RH side of house. Tank stand LH side middle distance, name of house to left of door. 'Phillips, Plumridge Street, White Hills' written on back of photo board. 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential
