A wide variety of items all in a damaged and incorrectly labelled tennis ball box. It is labelled 'Authors Book Reviews.' Some items are ephemeral others are of historical importance. (I) A black exercise book titled 'Correspondence Golden Square Patriotic League.' Lydia Pethard Hon. Sec. This book has pages labelled 'inwards' and 'outwards' and details correspondence between Aug. 2nd 1918 and C1921. (II) A Secondary Infantry Bendigo Brigade Comforts Fund cash book. 1919. (III) A black exercise book titled 'Golden Square Patriotic League.' Contains the minutes of meetings held between November 26th, 1917 and August 5th, 1918. Also includes the 'Annual Report p resented at Public Meeting held August 15th, 1918 and presented by President Lydia Pethard, Hon. Sec. (IV) A black exercise book labelled 'Wilsons' Reed Branch 2nd Infantry Comforts Fund. Mrs. Geo Goulden. It contains information relevant to the members and is dated 26/7/17 to 28/12/18 and 3/8/17 to 13/12/18. In the centre of the book is a list of donations. (V) A black exercise book titled 'Red Cross Golden Square.' Contains meetings held from June 30th, 1915 to October 29th., 1917. (VI) A small black notebook titled 'Carnival Returns July 21st 1917.' Appears to pertain to raffle tickets. (VII) 20 booklets titled 'Austral-American Souvenir. The Glorious Fourth.' Reprinted in connection with Bendigo-Eaglehawk Australian Comforts Fund Effort, 4th July, 1918. Written in connection with the visit of the American fleet August 1908 (VIII) A small cream sympathy card for a lost soldier Bendigo, Oct., 1918. (VX) A small blue and white election advertisement urging 'yes' for Reinforcements on Dec. 20th. (X) 2 copies of the Australian Comforts Fund Bendigo Appeal June-July 1916 Receipts. (XI) 2 copies of an application for authority to make an appeal, or to collect. Pertaining to Patriotic Funds. (XII) 2 copies of parcel slips 'for our Australian Troops From the Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League.' (ix) small card circ 1917 -A christmas flash from the boys in the trenches -on Dec 20th for Reinforcements Hold up the light -the front of the card shows a picture of three soldiers in a trench shining a searchlight on a map of Australia .The back shows a searchlight with the words -vote yes - Authorised by the Reinforcements Referendum Councilorganization, club / society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, golden square patriotic league, bendigo brigade comforts fund, wilsons' reed branch 2nd infantry comforts fund, red cross golden square, bendigo-eaglehawk australian comforts fund, war, world war i, clubs, clubs and societies, organizations, finance, history, australian history, australian comforts fund

Black and White photograph. On the back Augustonian fair crowd at Golden Square Methodist Church approx 1936. Reading from left the ones I know: Mr. Robert Saunders, Lydia Chancellor (nee Pethard), Mrs Bellamy and Lyle Goddard on background Rev. Tom Woodford with son, Don and Barbara M. in front,Jack Mamouney, Chris Jorgenson, don't know the next two ladies, Ken Addams in beret at the back, Auntie Gert Amstrong next, Beth Organ and Belle m. in front.

Collection of various items relating to the Pethard family. A. Classification Report of National Trust (Victoria) relating to the Pethard House, (''Roseview'') 407 High St, Golden Square - commissioned by George Pethard, Constructed 1939.; b. handwritten note from Lydia Chancellor re the death of her sister-in-law Hilda Pethard (1966); c. approx 8 pages with letterhead of George A Pethard; d. Notes on back of letter-headed paper relating to ''Gifts'', ''Cards and gifts'' and ''Visitors for Birthday'' - lists of items in each case, handwritten (by Lydia Chancellor?).person, bendigo, pethard family

Chambers's Etymological Dictionary. Hard bound brown covered book with gold lettering / signature and date on inside cover - 20.5.80 / by James Donald F.R.G.S./ W& R Chambers London and Edinburgh 1879/ 596 pages / signed by owner -G..A. Pethard.books, technical, dictionary, lydia chancellor collection, collection, book-chambers's etymological dictionary / james donald f.r.g.s / w& r chambers london and edinburgh 1879, dictionaries, dictionary, words, history, etymology

A certificate with green and black ink with the heading 'Domain of Neptunus Rex.' It is a Crossing of the Equator Certificate which occurred on the 2nd Nov. 1930 in Latitude 000 '00' and Longitude 165 W on S.S. Sonoma. Initiation of Mr. L.G. Pethard, ' having been found worthy to be remembered as one of our trusty shellbacks has been gathered to our fold and duly initiated into the 'Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep.' 'Davy Jones His Majesty's Scribe.' 'Neptunus Rex Order of the Raging Main.' Matson Navigation Company.document, certificate, crossing the equator, lydia chancellor, collection, mr. l.g. pethard, person, equator

A white book titled 'Looking Forward : Report of the Methodist Overseas Missions 1944.' Sydney : Epworth Printing and Publishing House 218 Castlereagh Street. 1944. 22 pgs. 1 map. The name of Mr. G. Pethard is written on the front cover.religions, christian, methodist, lydia chancellor, collection, methodist church, uniting church, christianity, religions, overseas missions, charity

A paperback book titled, ' Physiological and Phrenological chart (in book form)' by Rev. J.J. Brown. 'Illustrated with 70 engravings on Wood by S. Calvert. On the inside front page the book is titled, 'A delineation of the Character, Talents, Physiological Developments and Natural Adaptions of Miss L. Pethard. By J.J. Brown. With a table, on pages 4 and 5, naming over 200 pursuits in life, and showing those for which by nature…is best adapted.' Melbourne: Spectator Publishing Co. Ltd. 270 Post Office Place. MDCCCCVI. 54p. (ill)Rev. J.J. Brownbooks, technical, physiology, lydia chancellor collection, collection, books, physiology, psychology, science, health, medicine

Various documents relating to Lydia Chancellor: a. Bound (Spiral) of catalogue of Auction Sale - Lydia Chancellor Collection at ''Taraxville'', Feb 1975 L L Dungey & Sons, Auctioneers, 1024 items; b. Unbound copy of catalogue of Auction Sale - Lydia Chancellor Collection at ''Taraxville'', Feb 1975 L L Dungey & Sons, Auctioneers; c. Newspaper cutting, Bendigo Miner Feb 21, 2008 ''Our fizzy days remembered'' re Lydia Chancellor Collection (''History Lives'' series by Jim Evans); d. Letter from Pethard family to Royal Historical Society of Vic - Bendigo Branch re their sympathy on death of Lydia Chancellor; e. three handwritten notes/letter to/from Lydia Chancellor. Mention re article on the Toll Gate, Big Hill; e. Stamped envelope with card inside relating to National Trust Silver Display July 1965.person, individual, lydia chancellor, auction sale, lydia chancellor antique furniture and fine china catalogue. l.l.dungey & sons. amy huxtable, pethard family, toll gate, big hill.

Photograph - sepia - portrait of a man, woman, 2 children and 1 baby. Written on front of photograph. 'Warragul about 1890' Assumption is George Pethard (snr), Mirim (mother) baby on her knee is Lydia (1 or 2 yrs old), boy standing between mum and dad is George (jnr) aged 2 or 3 yrs. Girl sitting in front of dad is Agnes aged 10 or 11 yrs. Check with other family portrait 1332.9, taken in 1900.person, family, pethard family, photograph. pethard family portrait.

Photograph - black & white portrait of 2 women. The older women sitting on a wooden box, looks similar to woman in photo's 1332.16 and 1332.18 wearing a long skirt. The younger woman crouching next to her is wearing a 'v' neck jumper, dark coloured skirt. The younger woman could be Lydia. Check similar photo's of Lydia 1332.1, 1332.5, 1332.10.person, family, pethard family, photograph. pethard family. portrait 2 women and a cat.

Photograph - black & white. A portrait of a older woman and a cat, the cat standing on it's back legs It was known that Lydia had cats and she loved cats and by looking at what Lydia's estate gave to the Historical Sociey, is this Lydia?person, individual, pethard family, photograph. pethard family. female portrait with a cat.

Photograph - black & white of 2 women. Older woman standing on right wearing button up cardigan, pleated skirt. Women on left wearing a skirt and cardigan suit. No hats. Similar to photo's 1332.11,12. Lydia or Agnes and mum?person, family, pethard family, photograph. pethard family. portrait 2 women.

Photograph - postcard - black and white. This photo taken same day as previous (number 1332.11) photo. Portrait of one gentleman, dressed in jacket, cardigan and tie. One woman standing up (is it Lydia, if photo taken cira 1950, she would be 61yrs).The older woman sitting is 'mum', who's mum, maybe Mirum?person, family, pethard family, photograph. postcard. pethard family.

Photograph - sepia- family portrait. Circa 1950. Written on bottom of photograph 'Mums 80th Birthday'. Lady sitting front left (kneeling) is either Lydia (born 1889 '61') or Agnes (born1883 '67') if mum is Mirim.person, family, pethard family, photograph. pethard family portrait.

Photograph - sepia - family portrait. Written on back 'Taken by Fred Meyer Photos, Numurkah 1900'. A family portrait I believe to be George Pethard, wife Mirim. If the photo taken 1900, in 1900 this would be how old the children would have been, Agnes (17), George (12), Lydia (11) and William (7). And they did live in Numurkah , moving to Bendigo in 1909.Fred Meyerperson, family, pethard family, photograph. pethard family, family portrait.

George Pethard (1885-1961) was born in Ballarat. His father, George, established a soft drink factory in Numurkah, producing "Taraxale". George Jnr., joined his fathers firm in 1898 and moved the factory to Bendigo in 1909. In 1909 he married Hilda Leed. His interests expanded and by 1918 he was an auctioneer in Rochester before becoming a real estate agent in Bendigo in 1921. His business empire expanded to include a Ford dealership and a service station in Bendigo in 1924. In 1938 he became a Bendigo councillor, a position he held for 20 years. During this time he served as Mayor in 1940,1947 and 1951.A black and white photograph and a colour drawing of Cr. George Pethard home in High Street, Golden Square. Date unknown. Both are glued to a piece of cardboard.private home, george pethard, high street, golden square

BHS CollectionSet of eight postcards addressed to Miss Pethard from various world locations. Lydia Chancellor collection.postcards, christmas cards, invitation

" Taraxville" in Panton St., Golden Square was the home of George Pethard, who moved his soft drink factory from Numurkah to Bendigo in 1902. ( See item 8346.4 for biographical information on George Pethard.)Black and white photograph glued to cardboard. The subject of the photo is a house identified as "Taraxville" about 1915.In blue pen "Taraxville" about 1915house, taraxville, 1915

Two items related to the visit to Bendigo of international lecturer Shirin Fozdar. (i) A cream leaflet out lining the itinerary of Shirin Fozdar - 'Shirin Fozdar International Lecturer To Tour Commonwealth and New Zealand August 11 - October 20, 1952. Sponsored by National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New Zealand.' Lecture - Religion of the Future. Sunday. 3pm. 31st August Committee Rooms, Town Hall, Bendigo. (ii) A letter written by V. Hoehnke from the Base Hospital Ballarat dated 17/7/52 to the Mayor, Bendigo Mr. Pethard. In this letter the writer gives the Mayor a brief history of Shirin Fozdar and an outline of her achievements.person, individual, lecturers, lydia chancellor, collection, religion, women, programme, program, women

A plastic bag containing ephemeral items. (I) A Christmas card dated Christmas 1918 New Year 1919. Printed for Wor.Bro. G.A. Pethard W.M., Golden and Corinthian Lodge, No. 7, Bendigo. It has a photo of the Masonic Temple Bendigo in the centre of the card. (II) 2 copies of the Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division newspaper depot tags.(III) An assortment of cards and ephemeral pieces of paper. (IV) A thankyou gift card to the Mayoress (Mrs. Geo. Pethard) from the Debutantes set of 1952 thanking her for her support and wishing her the best in the years ahead. (V) A 'Well done, Boys!' welcome home tag. (VI) Golden Square Methodist Church invitation to a social evening on 17th. August, 1951 in aid of the Carpet Fund. It is in the form of a rhyme and a small hand made money bag. (VII) A Melbourne Cricket Club lady's ticket dated 1961-62 (VIII) A printed 1911 Xmas card from Mrs Mulgrove and Frank, 'Charlton,' Church Street, Woking. (IX) 8 tickets for various welcome home socials to the Golden Square returned soldiers 1918.lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, christmas, golden and corinthian lodge bendigo, masonic temple bendigo, 1952 mayoral debutantes set, golden square methodist church, melbourne cricket club, world war 1, golden square returned soldiers, australian comforts fund.

A brown cardboard envelope sent to Mrs Pethard and containing book reviews and the mail bag from copies of 'Walkabout' 1966, 1967.Mrs Pethard 'Taraxville,' Golden Square Victoria Australia. Book Reviews, Walkabout Mailbagmagazine, organization, walkabout, lydia chancellor, collection, 'walkabout, ' correspondance

Postcard - silver colour, heavy card ? Image shows gentleman dressed in three piece suit, turn down colour, tie, monocle in right eye, leaning on basket type ledge. Written on bottom 'Rt Hon. J. Chamberlain' On rear : addressed to Miss. L. Pethard, Tarax Café, City Market, Bendigo' On top printed: this card can be sent only under cover. Write here for inland postage only'person, individual, chamberlain, j, bendigo, pethard, tarax, lydia chancellor, chamberlain

Brown photo folder, printed with Kodak on front cover, woman holding camera drawn on front of folder. Contains postcards which are entered separately in subsequent records.cottage, miners, photo folder, pethard ( later lydia chancellor ) tarax

A cream soft covered document titled 'Souvenir of A.N.P.E.X (Australian National Philatelic Exhibition)1950.' Masonic Philatelic Society of Victoria. Founded 1946. President: Mr. W. H. Pethard. On inside page is an outline of a musical programme held at Scotts Hotel October 5th, 1950. Accompanying the booklet is a collection of 8 blue 1950 ' on to Melbourne' stamps and 8 pink 'on to Melbourne stamps. All stamps published by the Australian National Philatelic Exhibition & Centenary of Australian Postage Stamps.philately, stamps, exhibition, lydia chancellor collection, collection, postage stamps, clubs and associations, societies, recreation, organisation, organization, clubs, entertainments

An image of 'Juliet' after the original painting by A. Asti (Paris Salon.)Tuck's Post Card. Carte Postale. Postkarte. Raphael Tuck & Sons 'Connoisseur' series No. 2731. ' Juliet' is in a red gown with a white garment underneath. She has long flowing hair and has a hat or band around her hair. Art Publishers to their Majesties the King and Queen. Post card addressed to Miss L. Pethard, Fir St., Golden Square. Victorian stamp dated 26/ 5/ 06.postcard, photograph, female portrait, lydia chancellor collection, collection, female, individual, portrait, painting, costume, fashion, clothing, tuck's post card

Raphael Tuck & Sons 'Oilettte' Connoisseur postcard 2747. Tuck's Post Card. Carte Postale. Postkarte. The 'Crayon' series. Four ladies are enjoying tea in a formal room. There are pictures on the walls and a lamp and clock on a mantelpiece. On a stand or auto tray are teapots and cups and saucers. Art Publishers to the King and Queen. The post card is addressed to Miss L. Pethard, Fir St. Golden Square. The one penny (1d.) Victorian stamp dated 3/11/?.postcard, lydia chancellor collection, collection, female, entertaining, entertainment, costume, fashion, clothing, recreation, tucks post card

A tin with a picture of HRH The Duke of Gloucester on the front. There are also pictures of ships on the tin. The tin contains newspaper cuttings from The Bendigo Advertiser on community activities in Bendigo between 1919 and 1952. Activities include Golden Square Comforts Fund and other efforts and campaigns related to the war. The community activities of the Pethard family are mentioned among many church and sporting activities in the Bendigo community.organisation, community, bendigo, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, community, clubs, clubs and associations, organisations, organizations, person, male, female, individual, pethard family, golden square comforts fund, king george vi, history, sport

Programs (10 ) from the Golden Square Methodist Church, dated from 1919 - 1929, signed by G.A. Pethard, Trustee, enclosed in an envelope with 'From G.A. Pethard, Golden Square, Bendigo' on bottom LH corner. Fund raising events for an electric blower for the church organ ; the Augustonian Fair; Harvest Festivals; the Forest Street Men's Choir and the Jubilee League are featured in the requests for funding support. The motto of the church is 'Think' - 'He can who thinks he can' A photo of the interior of the Church is shown in the 10th November, 1922, program.