Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A collection of items pertaining to the word Bendigo. (a) Typed 2 page sandy coloured paper titled 'Those Early Changing Years'. A rough copy with many alterations. Originally the Post Office was Bendigo Creek. In 1854 The Post Office changed to Sandhurst. 1891 a poll of rate payers changed the name to Bendigo. (b) A typed rough copy of 'Little Bendigo' describing a Houldens Bus trip (in 1969) from Bendigo to Ballarat. Charles Sherratt named Bendigo Creek after his bullock driver Bendigo. C) 2 sheets of paper pasted on cardboard relating the findings of the Select Committee inquiring into the claim of Henry Frenchmen to be the 1st discoverer of gold on Bendigo & the origin of the name Bendigo.cottage, miners

(a) Small form with details of ' Bendigo ' Thompson written on it. (b) Photocopy of newspaper articles relating to William Thompson 'Bendigo' the prize fighter. (c) Photocopy of an article relating to the life of William Thompson, who died 23/08/1880 and contains two photos - 1 of Bendigo and secondly his grave. (d) two copies of a typed letter sent by Eric N. Turner, 45 Brighton St., Nottingham, dated 18/09/1962. It relates to the life of William Thompson, known in the ring as Bendigo. (e) Newspaper article titled 'Was Bendigo called Castleton' dated 9/06/1960. In 1853 the Government gazette has an entry that Castleton was changed to Sandhurst. (f) A small newspaper article titled Abednigo named Bendigoperson, individual, bendigo thompson, william thompson, bendigo thompson, abednigo, castleton, naming of bendigo

A booklet published by the Mines Department Melbourne, Victoria in October 1965 on the history of the discovery of gold in Victoria. It has been stapled together, and the cover depicts a miner panning for gold on the edge of a creek, his tent and some trees are visible in the backgroundMines Departmenttopic, mining, gold discovery, mines department, gold discovery, history of gold in victoria

Two photographs (proofs 81 and 82). 81, The slab hut of Louis the Dane in the Whipstick, date unknown. There are six men in front of the hut, four of them are seated one standing and one reclining on the ground. There are two gold pans visible. 82, Paddy Crow's slab hut in the Whipstick, a man is seated on a stump at the front of the hut, he has a shovel in his hand. There is a large pile of other items (junk) to the right of the hut.buildings, house, slab hut, slab huts, whipstick, louis the dane, paddy crow

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. In the foreground is a horse and commercial cart with the words J. Nixon Bendigo Confectionery Works High St. Beside it is his driver and 6 workers in their aprons. In the background is the shop & on its windows are the words Workrooms. J Nixon Wholesalers Retailplace, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, j nixon's confectionary works high st bendigo

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 1 black & white photo. A row of shops in Eaglehawk. Homes above the shops. Commercial signs are F W Chaplin, Olympic Tyres. Very dark under the verandahs as in shade. In the foreground is a young man on his bike.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, eaglehawk shops, f w chaplin

A copy of a colourful document presented to George Lansell, Esq. in grateful acknowledgement of his munificent liberality to the institution and the cause of charity in general. Sandhurst 24th August 1978. Markings 'Certificate of Life Member'organization, club/society, bendigo benevolent asylum

Certificate of Appreciation from the Council of the Borough of Eaglehawk to J Green Esq upon his retirement from the Mayoral Chair mounted on card and printed in black, red, blue and gold. Bordered with handpainted floral decorations, a mine scene, and topped with an eagle.person, individual, john green

Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. A black & white photo of a man in a suit sitting in a sulky. The top of the sulky has a cover with a fringe around it & the man has a rug over his knees. He is holding the reins of a decorated horse which the sulky is attached it. At the back is a work place & the letters RSONS can be seen. Beside that is a brick building & 2 school children, a boy and girl are standing in front of it.person, individual, casual, harry biggs collection, horse drawn carriage

Postcard with a photograph of Lieutenant W.J. Symons VC. He is sitting on a cane chair on a cushion and is holding a walking stick. He has his Victoria Cross on his left breast and is in full army uniform. The photo is in an envelope addressed to Mr. A Smark, Town Clerk, Eaglehawk, also written on the front are the words 'Symons, VC, Eaglehawk. The postcard has the word copyright impressed into the bottom right hand corner. See Research for further information on William John Symons.Yeoman and Co. Mitchell St. Bendigopostcard, ww1 soldier in uniform., lieutenant william john symons, victoria cross, mr. a smark town clerk, yeoman and co. mitchell st. bendigo

Photograph of an unknown male with a beard in a Military Uniform, he has a badge on his upper left arm and two medals, one of which is depicting Queen Victoria. He is wearing a sash across his left shoulder to under his right arm. The front of the tunic is fastened with round brass? ButtonsBartlett Bros. Bendigoperson, individual, military uniform, military uniform, bartlett bros.

Photograph of possibly a little boy in a sailor top and dress, it has white trimming and a bow on the front. He is leaning against a tree with a small shovel in his hand. In the foreground are leaves and what appears to be a wooden walkway.person, individual, child portrait, child, sailor suit

Photograph of four policemen leaning against a fallen tree with the words Kelly's log painted on the tree. One of the men is holding a gun and another has a sword at his side. There is a post and Rail fence visible in the background with bush land behind. A deputation from the Bendigo Historical Society presented a copy of this photo to the Beechworth Museum. They did not have it in their colllection. Reference: Newspaper article, Bendigo Advertiser, dated 26.3.1969person, group, policemen, kelly's log

Photograph of No. 26 Tram beside the log lock up in Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk (Bendigo). The destination board reads Eaglehawk and this is also on a large sign on top of the tram. There is a man with his foot on the boarding step and another three men standing beside the tramorganization, public utility, bendigo tramways., no. 26 tram, eaglehawk

A three page document entitled 'Testimonial s of Richard Jones', consisting of a list of references for Dr. Richard Jones and a list of his achievements. Printed by Sword Bros. Walker St. Dandenongperson, receipts, professional, richard jones

Photograph taken inside the factory and is of a man wearing a hat and overalls, rolling a barrel, his face cannot be seen. There are several barrels in the foreground and a large wooden vat behind them. The man is on the right hand side of the photoorganization, business, factory workers, cohn brothers , factory

Photograph of 2 men inside the factory. The young man on the left is loading what may be oranges into a machine that crushes them, he is wearing a dust coat. The older man on the right is wearing a hat glasses and bib and brace overalls. By his feet is a large wooden box nearly full of the pulp (waste?). On the back is written in pencil ML45/.1 , there is also a purple stamp from the Australian news and Information Bureau requesting that the photo be acknowledgedAustralian News and Information Bureau.organization, business, factory workers, cohn brothers .

Photograph taken inside the factory, on the left side of the picture are 3 very large barrels. In front of the barrels is a large bottle rack holding numerous bottles, all of the bottles are full. There is a worker holding one of the bottles, he is wearing a hat and overalls. On the right hand side of the Photo is a journalist, he is wearing a dark suit , shoes and a tie with a white handkerchief showing at his top coat pocket, he is holding a notepad and pencil. On the back is written ML45/7 and stamped in purple is the mark of the Australian News and Information Bureau requesting that the photo be acknowledged.Australian News and Information Bureau.organization, business, workers, cohn brothers .

Artwork. Norman Penrose collection: brown and cream coloured drawing of a lion's head. He has his mouth wide open showing all his teeth. He has a small mane. Drawn on light tan paper.drawing, pencil, norman penrose collection, artwork, lion portrait

Artwork. Norman Penrose collection: (A) Crayon or pencil (coloured) drawing of a building and fence. A man is walking in an archway in the distance. The buildings are yellow and orange. The picture illustrates perspective. (B) Coloured crayon drawing of a one legged man carrying a parrot on his arm, walking along the cliff top beside the sea. A sailing ship is on the water. (C) Coloured crayon drawing of a green fire breathing dragon above the waves of the sea. The moon and stars are shining in a dark sky. The drawing has a blue paint wash. (D) Coloured crayon drawing of Robinson Crusoe. He is on the beach and has a large trunk open. He is looking in it. A number of coconuts and bowls are around the trunk. It is beside a palm tree. A ship with two masts is just off the shore.(C) N. Penrosedrawing, crayon, norman penrose collection, artwork, crayon drawings

Slide. Bendigo Easter Fair. A clown riding his uni-cycle in front of the crowd, at the Easter fair.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter fair., bendigo easter fair.

Illuminated Address given to John McIntyre Esquire for his time in the Bendigo City Council in the years 1859 - 1860 - 1862 and Mayor of the Borough of Sandhurst: 1863, 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868. Signed by Councillors, John Holmes, Robert Burrowes, George Aspinall, James Boyd. M.D., J. Holdsworth, D. Macdougal, Ed. Garsed, John Latham, Town Clerk, George Avery Fletcher. Coloured hand drawn artwork on outline of address.Crest Per Ardua. Crest 2 red phoenix on gold background, hand with dagger, ship with red flags on black background. On top of crest hand with dagger blue and white with gold and black ribbon underneath. Blue corporate seal. *Currently on Loan in the National Museum. Loan extended till 31 May 2018. Loan Number IL 2010/0074, File No. 09/1062. Updated April 2016 Returned from National Museum 29.6.2018 * on the certificate John McIntyre's name appears to be John McIntyrr Esqirrartwork, illuminated address, 364/1

Document. Three page typewritten collection of obituaries from the Bendigo Advertiser: Oct 26 1905 - Mrs Grace Pillow (wife of Mr Edwin Pillow); July 19, 1914 - Mrs Elizabeth Stevens (widow of Mr Henry Stevens); July 11, 1914 - Mrs Elizabeth Stevens; September 27, 1910 - Mr Michael Thomas J.P. (considerable detail re his life); July 5, 1918 - Robert Thomas, husband of Julia Thomas; July 6, 1918 - more details of death and life of Robert Thomas (brother of Michael Thomas, J.P.)person, individual, michael thomas, jp michael thomas. california gully. california gully mechanics institute. trustee and treasurer of methodist church.

Letter to Mr Eddy from John Quick. Letterhead 'Edelweiss' Hamlet St., Bendigo Tel 261. In the letter he thanks Mr Eddy for his letter and the photo. He also writes about family and his health. Also mentioned at the end of the letter is his yearning for his kindred. Letter dated 31 March 1927.person, family, letter, letter to mr eddy from john quick

Handwritten copy of a letter to His Excellency Sir Henry Brougham Loch thanking His Excellency and Lady Loch for their assistance at the inauguration of the Bendigo Juvenile & Industrial Exhibition. Date during the reign of Queen Victoria.event, exhibition, bendigo juvenile & industrial exhib, bendigo juvenile & industrial exhibition, his excellency sir henry brougham loch, lady loch, queen victoria

INTERVIEW: Five typed pages of an interview with Mr Leonard Charles Bennetts on Monday 22nd of July 1996. Mentioned are his time as a child, his work, life in the Army, his employment after the Army, changes in Bendigo in his time, and a little about family. Interview recorded by Isobel GillIsobel Gillperson, individual, leonard bennetts, mr leonard bennetts, isabel e gill, foggitt's factory, mckenzie street methodist sunday school & church, violet street state school, raes hill school, bendigo high school, mr wickings, allan's walk, abbott's boot shop, matchett's, crofts, gwen norris, jean norris, john bennetts, peter bennetts, army survey corp, 3rd tank transporter company, 2/16th (australian general transport company) a g t, gordon norris, sylva evans, reg ford, hams, jack thomas, sidy waight, shamrock hotel, s e c, post office, dudley house, alexander fountain, the temperance hall, sandhurst trustee building, fire station, the hospital, anne caudle centre

Printed four page document titled People's Federal Convention held on Monday, 16th November, 1896 and finished on the Saturday. Included are Order of Convention Procedure, Notes, Instructions to Delegating Bodies, and Delegates in Transit.government, state, federation convention, people's federal convention, bathurst federation league, t a machattie, the right revdr camidge, the right rev dr byrne, the hon jago smith, w p bassett, rev r f becher, rev a j webb, george hurst, john meagher, james rutherford, a g thompson, w h webb, john boyd, w h paul, his excellency lord hampden, bathurst school of arts, bathurst art amateur society, all saints' college, st stanislaus college

The Late Major Murdoch Nish Mackay was born in Bendigo and went to the Gravel Hill State School. He won many scholarships and honors during his studies to become a lawyer. He married Miss Margot Gordon Watson in 1915 and sailed to the front a week later. He was killed during the 1914 - 1918 War.military, world war 1, bendigo soldiers, the late major murdoch nish mackay, 6th infantry brigade, mr & mrs george mackay, gravel hill state school, st andrew’s college, waverley prize, ormond college, hastie exhibition, sir john madden, jessie leggatt, melbourne university, d company 22nd battalion, mr c e w bean, miss margot gordon watson, mr t g watson

Typed extract from The Bendigo Advertiser dated March 13th 1890. Article mentions Anton Meurer has purchased the ironmongery business of Mr W Conway. Also a short note from W. Conway thanking his customers for their support and his confidence in the new owner satisfying the wants of his customers. Mr Anton Meurer was the grandfather of Mr Ron Meurer who had an electrical goods store.document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo advertiser, anton meurer, bendigo advertiser 13/3/1890, mr w conway, mr ron meurer, kelly bros.

Photograph. Portrait and obelisk relating to John Praed: a. Photograph of portrait of standing John Praed ''one of the many Cornish mayors and councillors of Eaglehawk and Bendigo, who died while in office'' typed beneath photo; b. Photo of obelisk with the following typewritten note attached: ''The handsome obelisk in the Eaglehawk cemetery raised by public subscription marks his last resting place''. (Obelisk mounted on large grave with decorative rails - name of 'Praed' clearly visible on front of obelisk).person, individual, john praed, mayor. councillor. eaglehawk.