Bendigo's Mining History 1851 - 1954. Introduction and overview of gold and mining by the pioneers in the Bendigo area. Contains photographs, Illustrations and Maps. Page 1 has a letter of thanks from James Lerk to the Bendigo Historical Society for use of material in their collection. Autographed by author on 22 July 1991James A. Lerkhistory, mining

Invoices to Bendigo Historical Society when in Dudley House; A.R. Ham Hardware Merchant, 21/09/1973; Favaloro's Pastry Cooks Caterers, 24/11/1973; Kerr's Home of Sport & Cycles, 08/11/1973; Bartram & Bartram Furniture Removalists, 25/09/1974

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Wooton Lansell's granddaughter, Ava Jane Hall, wears a gown made in 1860 in this photograph taken by Bartlett bros. in the 1920s. The gown was worn to a ball at the Bendigo Town hall in 1920. (Photograph courtesy of the Bendigo Historical Society). The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Pioneers: Charing Cross in 1861. Gold buyer Henry Jackson occupies the site where Aussie Disposals now stands, and beside his shop is the first building of the bank of NSW. Photo courtesy Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

DOMESTIC COMFORTS THEY HAD NONE A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE BENDIGO HOSPITAL. 232 pages with photos, illustrations, copies of documents. Inscribed to the Bendigo Historical Society, David Lloyd 5/11/2003. (Original Book Missing From Library) Photocopied facsimile replacement, copied from book at Bendigo Library.David Lloydbendigo, history, bendigo hospital, bendigo, history, medical, hospital, bendigo hospital, doctor

HISTORY OF MYRTLE CREEK, CENTRAL VICTORIA - 192 pages with photos, illustrations and maps. Letter inside from Ken James, 18 Lofty Avenue, Camberwell, 3124. 17/10/05. Inscribed on front fly page ' Donated to the Bendigo Historical Society Inc. by Ken James Oct. 2005.'Ken Jameshistory, myrtle creek, myrtle creek, cockatoo creek, state schools, ken james, gold mining, quartz mining

Wedding Dress 1740-1970, Victoria and Albert Museum, London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office. Glossy hardcover. Publisher: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London. ISBN: 0 11 290328 2. Cost 3.95 pounds. 53 pages. Markings/inscriptions: bendigo Historical Society stampMadeleine Ginsburgbook, clothing, royal wedding dresses

Bendigo Historical Society moved into 11 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo in 2022. The BHS Collection has been installed in the building.Six-page history of the ownership of the property at 11 MacKenzie Street, Parish of Sandhurst, Bendigo from subdivision in 1894 to sale in 2021. through five owners. mackenzie street, historical society

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. W.G. Stephens, president of the Baptist Union, lays the foundation stone of the new Baptist Church at Eaglehawk. Others in the picture include Rev. S.J. Goble, F. Morris, F.Foot, and Rev. Boreham. Picture courtesy of the Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Holy: the second Anglican Bishop of Bendigo, the Right Reverend John Douse Langley, who served from 1907-until 1920. John Langley was the brother of the first bishop, Henry Langley. Picture courtesy Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

White Hills Cemetery - Bendigo a Reflection, a history of the White Hills Cemetery, the second largest in the goldfield town of Sandhurst, later called Bendigo, and the story of the dedicated early Sextons of this Cemetery.92 pages with black and white photographs & maps, compiled by Fiona.E.Stanton in partnership with the Bendigo Historical Society Inc, in a spring bound binder.Fiona.E.Stantonbendigo, cemetery, white hills cemetery, bendigo-cemetery-white hills- sextons

One page coloured map of historical sites in the Diamond Hill area. Including the Golconda Battery site, Tramway Embankment, site of former Town and Country Hotel, Sandhurst Municipal Boundary Marker Post, Waterwheel Cutting, Stafford Mine site. On the back a description of the various sites. Produced by the Bendigo Historical Societybendigo, tourism, diamond hill

Black and white photograph: two wheel gig, shafts, covered overhead. Wheels have heavy wooden spokes. Ornate arched timber supporting side 'windows' No lamps visible. On display at Golden Days Historical Exhibition 1960. This could be the gig allegedly owned by the Bendigo Historical Society, whereabouts now unknown. (28.11.17)bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Expansive: the view north-east across Camp Reserve in 1870. Buildings on the left include a high school, police office and Supreme Court. The path in the foreground is now part of Camp Hill Primary School. Picture courtesy Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The Wayward Tourist. Mark Twain's Adventures in Australia. Introduction by Don Watson. First Pulished 2006. Reprinted 2006. ISBN 978 0 522 85312 4 ISBN 0 522 85312 9.Inscription: To the Bendigo Historical Society with every good wish for its future, D Watson Oct 18 2007.Mark Twainbook, australia, mark twain touring australia

Bendigo Historical Society Invitations from the President and the committee to attend a lunchon for the presentation of the Amy Huxtable History Awards. Sunday 20th March, 1994 Speaker: Dr. Keith Cole Sunday 27th August, 1995 Speaker: Meryl Wilkinson Sunday 19th January, 1997 Speaker: Mr. Bob Marmion. 3 pages.person, individual, amy huxtable

In 1853, Bendigo Miners protested against the 30 shilling miners licence the had to pay the government. They wore red ribbons to show their protest and shopkeepers hung red ribbons outside their premises in support. Thousands of miners signed a petition to Governor LaTrobe to no avail. A protest gathering in Pall Mall marched to the Government camp on Camp Hill but this was a peaceful event again to no real avail.Poster produced the Bendigo Historical Society, supported by Bendigo Senior Seconday College, advertising the re-enactment of the Red Ribbon Rebellion (also referred to as the Red Ribbon Agitation) 'Abolition of the license tax, great open air meeting to the public of Bendigo' Held on Thursday September 2, 2004. Poster printed in maroon and black.bendigo, gold mining, red ribbon rebellion

Colour photo. Image shows channel to Castlemaine and tunnel, just after leaving Coiliban main Channel. 'Tracking the Coliban Main Channel' Bendigo Historical Society Inc., excursion 5th. December, 2009, organised by Phil Wilkin, member. John Kelly and Ray Smith in image., others unknown. Concrete lined channel, with tunnel in background.cottage, miners, coliban, channel, castlemaine, tunnel

Black and white photograph, with some hand colouring. Photo of Chinese dragon 'Loong' all in photo appear to be of Chinese appearance a couple of ornaments and a couple of people have been hand tinted. At 'Bendigo Showground' now known as 'Tom Flood Centre'. Markings/Inscriptions: Chinese Dragon 'Loong', on back; sticker Bendigo Historical Societyorganization, club/society, chinese society, event

Sepia photograph on fawn board. Photograph of pageant at Easter Fair Procession. Cohn Bros Lt float representing the 'Klondike'. Float representing iceberg? With Polar Bears, Eskimos or Indians to right of photo wagon with arch, horses draped with blankets? Male figures in suits and hats. White dog centre front. Inscriptions: Printed in margins of mount board at front 'Cohn Bros Ltd', 'Klondike' pageant at Easter Fair. Procession 1898. WH Robinson Photo, Bendigo. On back - in ball point pen 'Presented by Mr Marc Cohn to the Bendigo Historical Society', 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular stamp. '1960' on reverse. 'Bendigo Historical Society, Inc' typewritten. Label bottom left corner. History: Previous Acc. No. GP29WH Robinson Photo, Bendigoperson, group, easter procession

Albert Richardson was an expert on the history of the Bendigo Goldfield. The Albert Richardson Park at Victoria Hill, is named in his honour. He was a prominent member of the Bendigo Historical Society. Fifty one page booklet. On front page: Bendigo Goldfield, issued by Geo Brown, Secretary for Mines, under the authority of The Hon. E.J. Hogan, M.L.A., Minister of Mines. Mines Department, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1936.Content includes: historical information; recent development and future prospects, geology and lines of reef. Reef lines described are: Tysons, Lightning Hill, Hustlers, Derby, Paddy's Gully, Garden Gully, Deborah, Sheepshead, New Chum, Nell Gwynne, British and Foreign, Napoleon, Lancashire, Carshalton, Thistle, Christmas and Birds. On front cover 'Bendigo Goldfield, Geo Brown, Sec. for Mines, 1936' written in black pen. On first page 'A.Richardson, 29 Harrison Street, Bendigo' The booklet is annotated throughout by Albert Richardson, for example, the mines along the New Chum Line are further described with their date of formation, sill heights and area of claim.albert richardson, gold mining, goldfield, reef lines, 1936

RAILWAYS COLLECTION -Booklet - Melbourne to Bendigo Railway 1862-2012. Produced by the Bendigo Historical Society Inc. in 2012 Editor Jim Evans. Paper booklet 21x30 cm stapled. The front cover shows a photo of steam Train (appears to be an A Class Loco) at Bendigo Railway Station C 1860's and part of a Railway map of Victoria,1947.Jim Evansbook