Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Fun at the fair: Bendigo Easter Fair patrons get on the train of fun in a ride around the city, circa 1953.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Early 1900s streetscape of major intersection in BendigoLandscape format. B&W photograph of a "float" for the Myer Store entered in the Bendigo Easter Fair, undated early 1900s photograph. Four people representing Myer on the floatsocial history

Black and white photograph of Sun Loong at his first appearance at the Bendigo Easter Procession in 1970, proceeding down Mitchell St. In the background are Homecrafts, Maples and Collier's Bootery.organization, society, easter fair procession, sun loong, easter procession 1970, mitchell st. homecrafts, maples, collier's golden key bootery

Slide. Bendigo Easter Parade. A Chinese woman in costume riding a black horse which is lead by a young lad, along Mollison Street past the Bendigo Timber Co.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter parade., bendigo easter parade.

Letter, Bendigo Easter Fair Society letterhead, dated May 10th. 1972, thanking the Sandhurst Boys Centre for their involvement in the Easter Fair. Signed H.A. Sutton, Secretary.bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre

The Bendigo Easter Carnival was a Fund Raiser for the Bendigo Sub Branch for many years. The list of names of the volunteers there are many who were tireless workers for the Sub Branch over many years. Name in red pen. David Patterson refer Cat No 8070.Roster, paper, 4 pages stapled together, the 3/4th pages are fold out. Page 1 is a letter from the Secretary Bendigo RSL Sub Branch detailing the dates and places for RSL Volunteers to man the gates at the Easter Fair and events around town. Page 2 is a list of Volunteers names, dates & places ie Art Show at the Memorial Hall, Football at the QEO, Crowning ceremony at White Hills Technical School. Pages 3/4 details names, dates to man the entrance gates to the Easter Fair ie Park Road, Barnard Street, Fernery Gate and Cohns Gate.Page 1, "Returned Services League Bendigo Sub Branch - President D.J. Paterson - Secretary J.K. Barnes - Memorial Hall - Phone 434013 - March 1978. In red pen on page 1. "David Paterson"brsl, smirsl, easter,

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, November 26, 2001. Floating beauties: girl guide float in Bendigo Easter Fair; circa 1950. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958. Four white dogs (in begging position) in front of poster for playing the world's highly educated animals.Kodachromeevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. bendigo easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958. four white dogs (in begging position) front poster playing the world's highly educated animals

Booklet titled ''Be at the Bendigo Easter Fair''. Charity Carnival Easter Easter Sunday/Monday and Tuesday, April 6th, 7th and 8th, 1980. Bendigo Sports Centre Official Program.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

Pamphlet. Five photocopies of an advertising pamphlet for the 1988 Bendigo Easter Gun & Modellers Show held in the Trades Hall, 38 View St. from April 2 to April 4.Golden City Collectors Assoc. & Central Victorian Modellers.organization, club/society, easter fair, golden city collectors association, central victorian modellers, easter gun and modellers show.

Bendigo Easter Fair Sports and Carnival ticket 1908, admit to grounds & grand stands Easter Monday April 20th , Tuesday Wednesday 21st & 22nd Complimentary Mrs Heap.H.M. Marks, General Secretary.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Fair 22/4/1957. Easter Fair Procession entrants Chinese Princesses ready and waiting outside the Bedford Chevrolet Dealer in Myer Street.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. easter fair 22/4/1957. easter fair procession entrants chinese princesses bedford chevrolet dealer myer street.

The Bendigo Ordnance Factory began operating in 1942, producing heavy artillery and naval guns. In the late 1990s the then Federal Government-owned facility was sold to the multinational Thales, which continues to operate the factory today. The Ted Hocking collection of photos were digitized onto two CDs in 2014. As well the Bendigo Historical Society has a collection of glass negatives includes some slides of women working in the munitions factory. Seven slides were included in an album that was prepared for Dr Edith Summerskill who visited Australia in 1944 as part of an Empire Parliamentary Delegation. The album included photographs of Australian women working at the factory during WW2. A copy of the album is in the Collection of the Australian War Memorial.Twenty-five photos produced by the Bendigo Munitions Factory, later known as the Ordnance Factory and then the Australian Defense Industries. The photos are of their Bendigo Easter Procession floats and displays at the Bendigo Show.history, bendigo, bendigo munitions factory, bendigo ordnance, bendigo adi, doctor edith summerskill, ww2, slide box 1 10165, slide box 2 10166, slide box 3 10167, ted hocking collection, bendigo easter fair procession, bendigo show

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Easter Fair Society letter and envelope, dated 15th May 1941, inviting Miss Perry to join an official inspection of the Bendigo Base Hospital to aid the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home on Saturday 24th May 1941. Workers associated with the recent Bendigo Easter Fair; afternoon tea will be provided. The envelope is addressed to Miss G. Perry, c/o Coles, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.Signed by E G Ham, secretary of the Bendigo Easter Fair Societyphysical culture class, fitness, exercise, bendigo easter fair

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Easter Fair Procession, Pall Mall, Bendigo - Photograph-Painting from a booklet produced by Bush's Stores in 1909. The clip is a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Photocopied 17 pages from newspapers 1892 - 1893 regarding the Bendigo Easter Fair Procession and the torchlight parade. Bendigo Advertiser, Bendigo Weekly articles are contained in full page reproductions.`bendigo, bendigo easter fair, newspaper articles

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Local push: Frad Laa beside the Bendigo Pottery float entered in the Bendigo Easter Fair. Circa 1930. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958. Float entered by Eaglehawk ?, called King of Easterland. Float covered in paper flowers, with chldren sitting and standing.colorclipevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. bendigo easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958. float entered by eaglehawk ?, called king of easterland. float covered paper flowers chldren

Girl Guide float at the Bendigo Easter Procession circa 1950. Rear of photo nominates the five girl guides as: Dorothy Dawe, Judith Dunstan, Marion Collier, ?? Dawe & Lorraine Dunstanbendigo easter procession circa 1950, girl guide float

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958. The Studio, building constructed from small logs with tile blue roof. ? Carrol's Studio, Eaglehawk Road.Kodachromebuildings, residential, studio, bendigo 1950s. bendigo the studio, building constructed from small logs with tile blue roof. ? carrol's studio, eaglehawk road

Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1902, 2 heart shaped medals, 1 gold in colour with ribbon of red and navy, medal with Scotch thistles in centre surrounded by wording Bendigo Easter Fair 1902, attached to a metal pinned clasp with words In Charitys Cause, marked on reverse Stokes & Sons. 1 silver (dirty) minus ribbon same design, same wording plus engraved on back B Clifford & makers mark Stokes St.Sil.Stokes & Sonsevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Parade: Easter Fair Procession, Pall Mall, Bendigo. (Photograph-painting from a booklet produced by Bush's Stores in 1909). The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Fair 22/4/1957. Float has two horses and wagon on top, decorated with crepe paper. Girl sitting in wagon. Sign on front 'Going to the Fair'

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Fair 22/4/1957. Cobb and Co Coach float by along side of float '50 Years of Service' aeroplane also on float and a lady dress as a hostest ?????

Eleven pages booklet titled ''Artz on fire 98'' The 1998 Bendigo Easter Fair Festival 8-13th April. On the cover an eye on red background and list of activities on left hand side.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

Black and white photographs of the Bendigo Easter Show, one 1946, plus 1951-1969, and two Freedom of the City 24/8/1958. all taken by Richard Briggs. Dates on back of photographs

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. First: in the late 1950s, this float was entered by White Hills Mothers Club, the first entry to be pulled by a tractor in Bendigo's Easter procession. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Copy of document - The Mitchell Street, popular Girl Committee, sub-section of the Bendigo Easter Fair Society, presented to Miss Gloria Hunt, the winning girl of the four streets competition, 9 April, 1955.person, certificate, popular girl gloria hunt

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958. Horses roaming loose on oval, two horses laying on oval with a dog sitting on top. Jumps set up on oval.Kodachromeevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. bendigo easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958. roaming horses dog. jumps oval

1 page photocopied document. Bendigo Easter Fair Results financial report detailing monies paid to following organisations. three columns, Hospital, Benevolent Home, Total. Years from 1871 through to 1941.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, financial report