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Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW2, 1943, 1944
These items were brought home by Kenneth George Proud 2nd AIF from the Islands. Enlisted 21.8.1942 age 20 years, WX34558, discharged 20.12.1945, rank Cpl in 16th August Infantry BN.(.1) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a Japanese soldier looking out over a bay and pier. On the rear in orange 2 x stamps, Japanese writing. (.2) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a native hut scene. On rear in orange 2 x stamps in Japanese writing.(.1) hand written in pencil “Finschafen New Guinea 1944” (.2) “Finschafen New Guinea 1943”post cards, japanese, new guinea -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Ship's bell, Ferguson Shipbuilders, TSMV / Wyuna / 1953, 1953
The ship was built in 1953 by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, Scotland for the Port Phillip Sea Pilots organisation (Melbourne)as a pilot cutter. The ship was launched in 16th April 1953 and more information is required on the bell specifically. A large, heavy brass ships bell. This bell is missing it's rope and ringer. The bell is tarnished in keeping with it's age. A broad lip around the bottom. - Engraving on front face of bell. - T.S.M.V / WYUNA / 1953. - Post manufacture engraving on the bell hanger -PWC 2364 -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Ship's bell, Evans Deakins Industries Australia (#71), Brisbane Trader, 1969
The ship was built in 1953 by Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, Scotland for the Port Phillip Sea Pilots organisation (Melbourne)as a pilot cutter. The ship was launched in 16th April 1953 and more information is required on the bell specifically.Brass bell with brass ringer and macrame plaited clapper. Smooth cast top and bottom and rough cast in between. The rough cast hanger is on the top.The inscription on the rough cast is "Brisbane Trader/Melbourne/1969. bell, ship -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 19/03/1951
The writer refers to a visit from Allan. See Allan's letter to his mother dated 02/02/1951 (0858.a). The writer appears to be related to Kip Hayes and mentions he is sailing to Melbourne on the 'Strathnover' on the 16th August.Quinn CollectionA letter written on a single sheet of buff coloured unlined paper (0862.a) headed The Meadows, Epsom and dated 19/03/51. The paper has been folded in book form making small four pages. It is addressed to Kip Hayes Esq., 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria. On the front of the blue envelope (0862.b) is an airmail sticker in the top left hand corner and a brown one shilling stamp and a purple three-penny stamp in the top right hand corner. It is postmarked Epsom, Surrey. There are some penciled letters and numbers on the back. Letter commences "Dear Edna and Kip...." and is signed "....Jim"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, jim hayes, united kingdom, ship strathnover -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, News (Canberra), Boyd and Canberra, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career, with emphasis on Canberra buildings and quote from Sir John Overall, Commissioner of the National Capital Development Commission.Grounds and Boyd written on top left in pencil. Their names underlines in text and caption.walsh st library -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Service Medals x 2. Dog Tags x 2. Peace 1919 Medals x 2. Return from Active Service Badge x 1. Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Badge x 1
Service Medals for War Service. Medals Awarded to Phillip Wallace Fenner. Born Derby England. Enlisted 1st February 1916. Unit 6th Battalion 16th Reinforcement. Rank of Private. Deceased on 15th May 1919.Historical significance.1914 - 1918 British War Medal. 1914 1919 Victory Medal. Metal dog tags. 1919 Children's Peace Medals. Returned From Active Service Badge. 1914 - 1919. Membership Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League.British War Medal - Obverse George V1. Reverse 1914 - 1919 image of Saint George on horseback. Victory Medal - Obverse winged full length figure of Victoria. Reverse The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919. Dog Tags inscribed 5085. Fenner P.W. 6th Battalion A.I.F. Return From Active Service Medal. Inscribed with Rising Sun over A.I.F. Issued by the Department of Defence. . -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Minute Book, Minute Book No. 4, Women's Auxiliary, Eltham War Memorial Trust, 14 May 1959 to 12 August 1965
History of the War Memorial Following the end of the First World War, communities across Victoria and Australia typically erected memorials which were predominantly statues, cenotaphs, avenues of honour and plaques. The Shire of Eltham established the Avenue of Honour at the gateway to the shire as well as an obelisk at the corner of Main Road and Bridge street and the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground. After the Second World War communities once again desired to preserve the memories of those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. Resources were scarce so there was a transition away from the traditional style memorials that sprang up post 1918 to one of building facilities that would provide ongoing benefit to the community. Even before the end of the Second World War, the citizens of Eltham began to consider an appropriate form of memorial for those from the area who fought and died in the First and Second World Wars. In 1943 the Eltham Women’s Auxiliary raised funds for the construction of buildings to be established on land to be purchased for the proposed War Memorial. On March 27th, 1945, the Eltham District Progress Association called a meeting of local people who in turn set up and registered the Eltham War Memorial Trust Inc. As a focus for the purpose of the memorial, the newspaper notice read:- ‘Those who have had a member of their family in the fighting services will want to see that the form of a memorial we are concerned with is the one which will be a constant reminder to us of those who fought for us and the little ones for whom they fought and died.’ At that meeting it was decided the Memorial should take the form of a baby health centre along with a creche and children’s library. In late 1945, the newly formed Eltham War Memorial Trust purchased the land at 903-907 Main Road Eltham from Miss Shillinglaw, which once formed part of the Shillinglaw farm on Lot 90 of Holloway’s 1851 “Little Eltham” subdivision. The Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, laid the foundation stone on November 24th, 1950, in memory of those who fell in the Second World War. The Eltham Infant Welfare Centre was opened November 15th, 1952, the Pre-school on December 1st, 1956, and the Children’s Library in 1961. In late 1966 the children’s library service was integrated into the Heideberg Regional Library Service and the building was officially renamed the Eltham War Memorial Hall. Following the opening of the Eltham Infant Welfare Centre, work began in 1953 planning for the entrance to the grounds, which is signaled by a wrought iron arch entitled “Eltham War Memorial” . In 1954 the Eltham War Memorial Trust decided that a legacy provided by the late Councillor Ernest James Andrew (d. 29 March 1950) in memory of his wife, Mrs. Ellen Andrew (d. 13 July 1946) and who are both buried at Eltham Cemetery, should be used to fund the construction of the entrance. A metal plate inscribed to this effect was attached to the gates. Work on the Memorial Gardens was undertaken throughout the following decade, with a Memorial Forecourt included in the final 1956 plans for the Pre-School Centre. A quote was accepted by the Trust in 1963 for the implementation of a memorial garden, which included grading of a sixty-five foot strip at the rear of the Trust buildings and construction of concrete paths. The stone retaining walls at the front of the site were installed in 1968 when Main Road was widened and it is believed that the Memorial Gates were relocated at that time also. Eltham Senior Citizens Centre In 1964, Eltham Shire Council purchased a section of land from the Trust at the northern end of the site, as a provision for Country Fire Authority buildings. At the same time the Elderly Citizens Club proposed a Senior Citizens Centre on the south western section of the Trust’s property. This was approved by the Trust with the provision that the building was constructed in ‘accord’ with those already existing. In 1965 Council took on board the plans for the Senior Citizens Centre and applied for a government grant. These could only be awarded if Council owned the site. In 1962 the Trust had resolved to hand over the assets to Council once the Memorial Gardens were completed. This was in line with Health Department requirements that grants for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the three facilities would only be made once the the facilities were completed and handed over to Council. In 1965 the Department of Health further demanded substantial alterations to the Pre-School playground as a result of the pending impact of the planned Senior Citizens Centre and Main Road duplication. As a consequence, handover of the Trust’s assets to Council was initiated with a formal ceremony held in the Children’s Library on August 28th, 1965. The Trust continued on as a committee of management for another twelve months. Plans and specifications for the Senior Citizens Centre were prepared by March 1966. Council obtained a grant from the Government which covered one third of the cost and the building was completed by April 1967. Whilst the Senior Citizens Centre is contained within the original Eltham War Memorial building precinct, it was not part of the original Memorial and was not funded by the Eltham War Memorial Trust.At rear of book are the minutes of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Annual Meetings (1959-1962). Also stuck on rear inside cover a list of financial members for 1960. Ritewell No. 246 Faint Only book 32.5 x 20.5 x 1 cm; beige cardboard endcovers with blue cloth spine binding; 128 pages (52 blank)eltham children's library, eltham infant welfare centre, eltham pre-school, eltham war memorial hall, eltham war memorial trust, meeting minutes, minute book, women's auxiliary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DOCUMENT - INVITATION TO MAYORAL RECEPTION, 16/07/1974
White invitation to Mayoral Reception to Rev. Fr. Stockdale given by The Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo Councillor A. S. Craig, O. B. E. and Mrs Craig held in the Bendigo City Hall, Tuesday 16th July, 1974. Brown Coat of Arms at the top and black printing. On the back is a handwritten sticker with Rev. Fr. J. P. Stockdale printed on it.document, invitations, receptions, invitation to mayoral reception, councillor a s craig, o b e and mrs craig, rev fr j p stockdale -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'
Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Ltd. Volume 5, No.3. 30 Cents. December 1968 - January 1969. 16 pages. At front cover picture (right) shows Ballarat Single Truck tram no. 21 is the Myer Father prepared for the road prior to departing the depot at 8.24 am. Saturday 16th November 1968, for Victoria Street terminus.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society: The Student Prince
The Student Prince is an operetta in 4 acts plus a prologue. Music is by Sigmund Romberg and lyrics by Dorothy Donnelly. It was based on a play "Old Heidelberg". It opened on Broadway in December 1924 and portrayed European student fraternities.Bendigo Operatic Society program from The Student Prince production 8 double sided pages, printed program with photos of those involved & cast Capital Theatre for a six night season: Thurs 15th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Thurs 22nd, Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th June 1972 Pink coloured program (front & back pages)souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written on cream paper and dated Sept 16th 1872. Letter acknowledges £1 post office order which has been credited to Bro James Marshals credit. He went bad on the books at one Court night, but by the next one he well be overpaid 3/10. Court Foresters House impression stamp on letter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court foresters home, james marshall, geo jeffrey, court king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Blue paper A.O.F. Court No. Dated 16th Augt 1876. I hereby certify that Mr. Warren of Echuca is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed Henry -rossen. Signed at the end by Thomas Warren declaring himslef on theSick Funds of the Court.The back has writing in blue ink -Memo to..…being on the .. List and receipt for sick paysocieties, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, thomas warren, henry -rossen. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE
Certificate. The Institute of Municipal Administration incorporated 1936 Australia. This is to certify that Leslie John Ellison has been duly admitted as an Associate of the Victorian division of the Municipal Administrration Incorporated. In witness wherof we have hereunto set our hands and the seal of the Insitute. This 16th day of September, 1966. Signed by the President, Secretary, Divisional President and Divisional Secretary.organization, government, insitute of municipal administration -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society 'The Student Prince'
"The Student Prince" is an Operetta in four acts, music by Sigmund Romberg and book and lyrics by Dorothy Donnelly, based on W. Meyer-Forster's play "Old Heidelberg".Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "The Student Prince" - a musical in 4 acts, opening for 6 nights, 15th, 16th 17th, 22nd, 23rd and 24th June 1972 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society 'Can Can'
"Can Can" is a musical in two acts, music by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Can Can" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 6 nights, 16th, 17th 18th, 23rd, 24th and 25th November 1972 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONCERT TICKET, TOWN HALL BENDIGO, MISS E. MORCOMBE SOPRANO
3 tickets, (identical text, one pink 2 blue) for E. Morcombe Concert. On front: 'The Town Hall, Bendigo, Grand Concert under distinguished patronage. Friday 16th July, 1909, Miss E. Morcombe, the gifted 'Bendigonian Soprano' assisted by leading artists. Front Seats 2/-. Mrs E. Mueller, W.J. Parry, Director.entertainment, concert, miss e morcombe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - GLOBE MOTOR WORKS
Two red covered auction catalogues for a sale on 16th August 1939 at Globe Motor Works, Berrigan, N.S.W. Under Instructions from Mr. E.L. Barrett, Trustee in the Assigned Estate of Alfred Francis Jones. Lots sold included Motor Engineers' Machine and Hand Tools, Motor Accessories. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - globe motor works, mr e l barrett, alfred francis jones, j h curnow & son, the cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL GARDEN GULLY GOLD MINING COMPANY - SHARE CERTIFICATE
Central Garden Gully Gold Mining Company Share Certificate No. of Issue 442 issued to A. O. Morgan of Bendigo for 100 shares. Dated 16th May 1933. J. J. Stanistreet (McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet), Manager, Bendigo. Registered office: Charing Cross, Bendigo. Printed by Boltons Print, Bendigo. J. Michelsen & Angus Mackay, Directors.mine, gold, central garden gully gold mining co, central garden gully gold mining company, a. o. morgan, j. j. stanistreet, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, angus mackay, boltons print, michelsen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY, WW1, C 1917
Andrew Young LUNDY No 5868 enlisted on 7.2.1916 age 41years 11months in the 16th reinforcements 21st BN, embark for England 2.10.1916, embark for for Aust 22.7.17 classed “Debility”, discharged from the AIF 22.11.1917 Medically unfit, Debility.Diary, black fabric covers, diary entry pages are 136 by dates all in ink. First 3 pages have names and addresses, rear cover page has notes and figures. The diary begins in July 1917 as Andrew Lundy begins the homewards journey from England.literary work, diaries ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Harry Gilham, Grave of Bertram Barney Wainer, Eltham Cemetery, Victoria, 1 Aug 2007
Bertram Barney Wainer born: -Dcotland 30th December 1928 died: - Victoria 16th January 1987 Doctor, Soldier & Social Reformer sadly missed & deeply loved husband of Jo - father of Dirk, Rory, Felice, Sean & Zoe -eltham cemetery, gravestones, memorials, bertram barney wainer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - RAILWAY TICKET, Bell Punch Coy LTD, C. WW2
H.M and Allied Forces on leave (in uniform) day ticket issued to service personnel for use in London during WW2, ticket used on 16th August, year not known. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection.Refer Cat No 3536P.Rectangular card ticket with black type on both sides, front has a red stripe on left and blue on the right, around the outer edges are date spaces which can be clipped to indicate the day used, back has details of train/bus and tram services available for use.Clipped holes 0n “16” and “Aug”souvenir, leave pass, transport ticket -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
legal record (item) - Register Receipts, Circa 1967
The receipts are dated from the 16th of December 1967 to the 21st of August 1971. They document some of the information needed on the actual marriage certificate, such as the date and location, bride, bridegroom and celebrant's names, as well as the date the each certificate was sent to registering authority.Part of the record of weddings performed at the Mission to Seafarers between 1967 to 1971.Printed on the front cover: COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / CERTIFICATES OF MARRIAGE. The Australian crest is printed above this.marriage, wedding, register, receipt, 1967-1971, mission-to-seafarers, port-melbourne, marriages, dio-marriages, st andrew chapel, st peter chapel -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - The Heiress, Collett & Bain
This programme is for the 1956 Warrnambool production of ‘The Heiress’. It was produced by Joyce Hayward, assisted by her husband Cyril. Joyce Hayward produced more than 80 plays and musicals in Warrnambool over a 30 year period and was a life member of the Warrnambool Theatre Company (as the Warrnambool Musical and Dramatic Society was re-named). Cyril Hayward acted in more than 40 plays in Warrnambool and stage-managed more than 50. Together they dominated the cultural scene in Warrnambool from 1955 to 1985 and were chiefly responsible for the establishment of the Warrnambool Performing Arts Centre (now the Lighthouse Theatre). Both received British Empire Medals.This program is of interest as an early example of the plays produced in Warrnambool by Joyce Hayward assisted by her husband Cyril. The Haywards had a major influence on the cultural life of Warrnambool for 30 years in the second half of the 20th century. The advertisements in this programme are also historically important.This is a soft cover programme of eight pages. It has an orange cover with black printing. The programme has many advertisements, information on the cast and the play produced. The booklet has been stapled but the staples have been removed.Front Cover: Warrnambool Musical & Dramatic Society presents The Heiress, a Play by Ruth and Augustus Goetz, Warrnambool Town Hall, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 15th, 16th, 17th Nov. 1956, Programme 1/-warrnambool musical & dramatic society, cyril & joyce hayward, warrnambool -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Program, Con Brio, 16 July 1995
Three performers gave a concert of operatic and popular works at Her Majesty's theatre. Jacqueline Dark (Moran) has gone on to a successful career as a principal with Opera Australia, while Ivan Williams has worked overseas in Europe for many years. Suzanne Donald continued to sing for many years and was a most successful artist.Single sheet with image of three (male and 2 females) on front with black text on white background."Con Brio" Jacqueline Moran, Ivan Williams, and suzanne Donald in Concert SUNDAY 16th July 1995 at 2.00pm Her Majesty's Ballarat ADMISSION Adult $15.00, Concession $12.00 Group Concession Availablecon brio, jacqueline moran, ivan williams, suzanne donald, concert, 1995, her majesty's theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA AWARD, 16/07/1909
Illuminated scroll document awarded to Joseph Davies by the Royal Humane Society of Australia for rescuing John Allan from the effects of an explosion in the Goldfields Consolidated Gold Mine at Bendigo on July 16th., 1909' Document is written in copperplate script on parchment coloured paper enclosed in a black outer covering. Written in gold on outer black covering 'The Royal Humane Society of Australasia'Royal Humane Society of Australasiaperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, joseph davies, john allan, diamond hill, royal humane society of australasia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - AMY HUXTABLE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH: AMY HUXTABLE, 1950's
Black & White head & shoulder portrait of Amy Huxtable wearing a 4 strand pearl necklace, under glass & framed with a thin wooden frame of silver & black, markings on rear of photo read 'Amy Huxtable, 23 Years Social Editor Bendigo Advertiser, Also under the name Toora, Died 16th January1980', Donated by Mr Atkinson related to Mary Reibyperson, individual, personal portrait, amy huxtable, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - STD information, 1971
Six figure telephone numbers were introduced on the 16th May 1971 leading into the introduction of National Subscriber Dialling (STD) on the 30th May 1971. Operator connected trunk calls were still available as some places were not accessible by STD.Information pack from the Australian Post Office on new six-digit phone numbers for Bendigo. The pack consists of: 1. Information letter of stage 1 (Six Figure Dialing) and stage 2 (National subscriber trunk dialling) 2. Info pack envelope 3. Info brochure on STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialling) 4. Info brochure on special Features of the new telephone system history, bendigo, subscriber trunk dialling, australian post office, merle lummis collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, Post 2000
.1) GEORGE EDWIN WRIGHT No 825 G Coy 7th Batt AIF, KIA. CHARLES WRIGHT No 5241, 16th R's 6th Batt AIF, KIA. Refer 780 for their service details plus brother Thomas Wright "MM" also 1227P. .1) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier GEORGE WRIGHT in uniform. .2) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier CHARLES WRIGHT in uniform, wearing webbing..1) In print below photo: GEORGE WRIGHT .2) In print below photo: CHARLES WRIGHT photography - hotographs, military history, aif, mm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), Tramways tickets - Bendigo assorted, c19??
Bendigo tram tickets - variousDemonstrates a variety of tickets used by Bendigo Tramways in Victoria, and the variety of punch marks used to differentiate conductors, days Mon - Fri, etc.A collection of Bendigo Tramways ticket memorabilia. Pocket 1 - Letter Carrier's tickets. The tickets are printed in black ink on a cream paper. All cover the same destinations and are issued by the Electricity Supply Department for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria - Bendigo Branch. Pocket 2 - Nipping impressions of Weekly Ticket Punches used on the golden Square route. Pocket 3 - Bendigo Tramways Co. Ltd - 3d ticket. The three tickets have a value of 3d each. They feature an illustration of the Bendigo Tram, with the 3d price, printed in green ink on cream paper. There is a large Capital T printed in black ink. Pocket 4 - SECV Provisional Tramways books of tickets - Book 1 is incomplete and has every ticket stamped "Bendigo Trams Last Day 16th April 1972 in red ink on the ticket face. The tickets, printed in yellow ink on a cream background, have a value of 16c each. Book 2 is complete, with tickets having a value of 6c. The printing ink is aqua on a cream paper background. Pocket 1 - Letter Carrier's tickets Nos. 1 and 3 feature a stamped date in ink. Ticket No. 2 has the date 1-10-51 hand-written on the LH side edge. Pocket 2 - Nipping impressions - the card, showing different nippings, labelled 1 - 6, has the words "Impressions of Weekly Ticket Punches used on Golden Square Route". Pocket 3 - B. T. Co Ld Tram tickets Pocket 4 - Block 1 tickets have the wording "Bendigo Trams Last Day 16th April 1972" stamped in red ink on the face.tickets, tramways, esco -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Removal of Sequoia Californian Redwood Tree - Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1994
These nine photographs of contractors felling a sequoia Californian redwood tree was taken at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 16th of September 1994. Although 23 photos were taken at the time, 14 were not scanned due to their similarity to the nine featured photos. Two sequoia Californian redwood trees were planted at the front entrance of Fortuna Villa in the early days of gold mining magnate George Lansell’s occupation in the 1870’s. They were of immense proportion and much admired during the Lansell era and RA Svy’s occupation from 1942 to 1996. In these early days of Army occupation, the trees were lopped due to concerns of their size and proximity to the Villa. The felling of the tree in 1994 was considered unsafe due to perceptions of disease. These perceptions were upsetting to staff, as some believed that although there were a few dead branches, the tree was OK. As the tree had a noticeable lean, measurements were taken indicating the tree was stable. A sequoia sapling was eventually planted as a replacement to the diseased tree. It was decided to mill and store the timber of the felled tree on-site due to its historical significance. Although future uses were not determined at the time, the timber was eventually used to construct display cabinets and souvenir pens. When Defence decided to relocate geospatial production to a new facility in Junortoun an outer suburb of Bendigo in 2008, the sequoia timber was used as a beautiful feature in the front foyer as well as several feature walls within the building, providing a historical connection Fortuna Villa.This is a set of nine photographs of contractors felling a Sequoia (Californian redwood) tree at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 16th of September 1994. The colour photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1994, Felling of sequoia Californian redwood tree. .2) - Photo, colour, 1994, Felling of sequoia Californian redwood tree. Neil Morgan (ground maintenance) is hugging the tree. .3) - Photo, colour, 1994, Felling of sequoia Californian redwood tree. .4) to .8) - Photo, colour, 1994, Felling of sequoia Californian redwood tree. .9) - Photo, colour, 1994, background on left - WO2 Bob Garritty, foreground L to R: Geoff (ground maintenance), unidentified, Neil Morgan (ground maintenance)..1P to .9P – No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr