Photoraph. Cornish Collection - Photographs of funeral of John Praed: Three photographs in composite form (Levy -photographer) showing procession and crowd at funeral with typewritten note attached stating: ''His funeral was said to be the largest ever at Eaglehawk. At the time of his death he had been Federal Sec. of the Miners Association for 11 years''.person, mining, john praed, eaglehawk. federal secretary of the miners association.

Cornish Collection - 'Jimmy' Jeffrey, with handwritten note stating ''first 'Preacher' at Bendigo''. Description of his preaching at Golden Square. Accompanied by poor photo (portrait) of Jeffrey.bendigo, church, first preacher, jimmy jeffery. first preacher.

Document. Cornish Collection - Thomas Edwards. Two pages from Bendigo and Vicinity's (badly copied with Left Hand side of page not being fully legible in page 247). Biographical details. Reference to his Pyrites Works (in Bendigo and Ballarat) - details of these works. Photo of Thomas Edwards accompanies one page and separate copy of photo shows Edward's Metallurgical Works, West Bendigo (source? / - this photo has typewritten attachment detailing location in Inglewood Road; mention of Spargo's (another Cornish owned operation of this nature).bendigo, gold mining, metallurgical works, thomas edwards. edwards metalurgical works.

Telegram sent from Kyneton to Mr. C. Lea. Milloo P. O. informing him that his Mother had had a stroke. Dated 26/10/1882.ephemera, mementoes, lee family, lea family document, mr c lea

A5 Display book containing photocopied documents relating to Sir John Quick, including Family Tree, Family Photos, Photos of his birthplace and some letters. Two letters, one from L. E. Fredman, dated 19 March, 1986 on The University of Newcastle paper re copies of a book and one to Mr L. E. Fredman from Felicity Kingerlee, dated 1st April 1986 re the copies of his book. Also contains newspaper cuttings and brochures from his birthplace, Trevessa. Also a buff coloured envelope addressed to Arthur Cyril Eddy, Cornwall, Eng.book, bendigo, sir john quick, sir john quick, mr. l e fredman, f kingerlee, bendigo branch rhsv, times 18/6/1932, arthur cyril eddy

Notes for Aug. 1973 RHSV Bendigo Branch Newsletter ''Bendigo Memories, 1860 -80'' by G Meudell, author of ''The pleasant reflections of a spend thrift and his later reflections'', article submitted by Mr R Buick - continuation of this article in the Nov 1973 issue (see Mosaic #6544) - reference to George Lansell; Baranet Lazarus; William Hunter; Joseph Hunter; Robert Hunter; Burnewang Park; William Moffat; Andrew O'Keefe; David Grant; Thomas Luxton; James Vickery; James Taylor; Jim Maddox; Cocky Brown (caretaker of Camp Reserve); W D C Donovan; Eureka Stockade. 2. Article entitled ''Looking Back'' by Joch - re Historical Societies of Bendigo - mention of a long list of Bendigo names involved with the early Society and a call for readers of the article to research and record the History of Bendigo!!!document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo

Articles for RHSV Bendigo Branch Newsletter Nov. 1973: 1. Bendigo Memories, 1860-80 (cont.) by G D Meudell , author of ''The Pleasant career of a spendthrift and his later reflections'. (Source 'Bendigo Advertiser' 1930); article by Mr R Buck - mention of wine growing in area; Henry Montague Marks (and father - auctioneer); Bank of Victoria; David Williamson; Dr Hugh Smith; E N Emmett; Malcolm Tolmie; Andrew Williamson; Jimmy Menzies; Lort Smith; A McD Cooper; William Davis; George Valentine; W B Reid; Bob Lewers,; Jack Tone; Dan Luxton. 2. ‘The burning of the Beehive'' (1871) - details of the fire, problems of loss of script and mention of Messrs Moore Bros; Messrs Buick & Co (drapers) using manuscript of the late Mrs Lucy Hill. 3. Article entitled '' Stiff Sentence'' re story of William Stanford (background to the Stanford Fountain, Melbourne) submitted by I Hendry; 4. Handwritten notes on ''The Diamond Hill Company (later Melbourne Hope) - two pages with the final page being located within Mosaic #6543 - mention, with mining details, of London Shaft; London Christmas Company; Melbourne Hope + typewritten article (full) published.document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo

Article re passing of Albert Richardson (biography) for June 1972 Newsletter. Mention of family/parents, education, childhood, violin with Miss Crowther', jobs - insurance and engine-driving, Trades Hall Secretary 1945-1950, job with John Brown 1952-1968. member of Historical Society 1966 and President 1969, interest in Victoria Hill as a tourist attraction, health problems and his passing.document, newspaper, bendigo advertiser, albert richardson

Handwritten review of 'A Yankee Merchant in Goldrush Australia' published by William Heinemann. It is a collection of letters from George Francis Train to the 'Boston Post' telling of his experiences and of life in general in Australia from 21/5/1853 to 8/11/1855. His description of Bendigo came from an informant and not a personal visit.document, a yankee merchant in goldrush australia - book review, i hendry, william heinemann, george francis train, boston post

Taming The Wilderness, One family's contribution to irrigation in Australia.Primarily the story of the senior partner of the firm of Davies Brothers, John Herbert, and his family, it is a tribute to the many early contractors who were so largely responsible for Australia's development as a prosperous country. 94 pages with black and white photographs.A E Lawrenceaustralia, history, water supplies, water supply, irrigation, australian history, davies family.

'Then and Now' newspaper article on Basil Watson by Keith Dunstan ('Sun' 4/12/1971) titled 'That daring young man' Article enclosed in buff envelope 'Melb Sun, Dec 4th 1971 re Basil Watson, written in blue. Envelope addressed to Mrs. F. Stilwell, 46 Brougham Street, Bendigo Vic 3550, 7c stamp on top. Article deals with biography of Basil Watson and details his exploits with the development of his airplane and flying experiences. 3 photos of plane: building it in the ballroom of his family home in Brighton; testing the cockpit for size and the finished 'plane. Refers to Brighton Historical Society exhibition in honour of Basil Watson.person, individual, basil watson

Piece of silk fabric from Basil Watson's plane; with stylised logo 'BW' painted in grey and black. Handwritten on back in ink 'Taken from Basil's plane' Potentially taken from Basil Watson's plane following his fatal crash at Point Cook in 1917.aviation, civilian, fabric

Photograph - sepia - Portrait. Written on the back of the photo - Mrs Simpson with Eileen (Joy) Marjorie Pearl (my mother). Robert Halsall sent us this information. His mother was Marjory Pearl Halsall daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Amelia?) Duncan, and Arthur's father was Alexander Simpson and Jane Boswell. Photo is of Mrs Elizabeth Simpson with eldest daughter Eileen and daughter Marjorie. Arthur Simpson was the Simpson's Cordial Factory in Eaglehawk.person, family, simpson cordial factory, simpson family collection. robert halsall.

Document with Bendigo Seal - It reads - May it please your Royal Highness. We, The Mayor,Councillors and Citizens of Bendigo desire to express our continued and devoted loyalty to the Throne and Person of His Majesty King George V., your Royal Sire and her Her Majesty Queen Mary. The visit of your Royal Highness to the Southern portions of His Majesty's Dominions is hailed with delight in as much as it evinces the length and continuance of the recognition of Australia's Royalty to the British Throne. In the year 1881 your Royal Father visited our shores as Prince George of Wales and again in 1901 as the Duke of Cornwall and York, two most memorable occasions in Australia's History. We now desire to assure Your Royal Highness that your visit will also remain in our minds as one of the most pleasant of all memories. Given under the Seal of the Corporation of Bendigo. Written on the bottom in own hand writing. 'To my friend Mr. Maher, with compliments From the illuminator.'civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, king and throne., bendigo council. affirmation of allegiance to king and throne.

Photograph - black and white. Photograph of a wedding, the bride, groom, best man, bridesmaid and probably flower girl. Wedding dress three quarter length. Groom sitting on chair, wearing one white glove on his left hand. Written on the back of photo: Wedding of Will & May Smith? June, 1926.Lafayette, Perth, W.A.person, family, wedding portrait, cloonan family collection. will & may smith, wedding june 1926.

Photocopy of a photograph - black and white. Portrait of Henry Koch, miner, United Crushing Works, Long Gully, Bendigo. Photocopy and information given by James Lerk. Crosslegged man leaning his right arm on a pedestal.person, individual, portrait male, portrait henry koch. united crushing works long gully bendigo.

Sepia toned Photograph of employees of the Suffolk General Mining Company, young lady in middle of front row, man in front row with meal tin by his feet and man 2nd from right front row holding a pug dogBartlett Bros Bendigoorganization, business, employees, mining, miners, mine, suffolk general mining, suffolk, bartlett bros

Colour Religious Print showing young girl in 'peekaboo' bonnet and purple dress staring through a casement style window surrounded by pink flowers & vines, inscription reads 'He shall gather the lambs with his arms, and carry them in his bosom. IS.40.11', Black and gold lacquer framephotograph, religious print, religion, religious print, print

12 small handwritten, interpretive labels for display (re Basil Watson) - presumably to accompany an exhibition of Basil Watson memorabilia (no date) Labels: fabric with monogram from original plane; finished plane; airmail envelopes 1929-30; Basil Watson Bendigo's first aviator,; first Australian to loop the loop; picture of the delivery of the first letter carried by air in Australia. Flown from Melbourne to Bendigo and delivered by the late Mr. Basil Watson of Melbourne, to his cousin Mr. Keith Munro of Bendigo, at 5.15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29th. 1916, at the Bendigo racecourse. Envelope: handwritten on front of envelope 'Assam silk material used in covering the wings and fuselage of Basil Watson's airplane built by him in 1916. The wings and fuselage were then painted with an oil protective covering'person, individual, basil watson

Black and White Photo of The Lansell Memorial Statue, Unveiled at Bendigo by his Excellency the Governor Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael 9th December 1909, The Chairman of the Memorial Committee Mr James Hedley's speech, Photograph of Statuephotograph, memorial statue, lansell memorial statue, statues

A Pictorial page from the Bendigo Advertiser showing photographs of Fred Trewarne taken during some of his performances with Bendigo Theatre Group along with tributes & Eulogy, under glass in thin black timber frame, Donated by Mr Atkinson related to Mary Reibyperson, individual, personal portrait, fred trewarne

Programme, 'Official Reception and At Home' - Bendigo,Oct 17th 1935. Tendered to Lady Huntingfield by the Mayoress (Mrs H A Michelsen) on the occasion of the visit of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Huntingfield, Town Hall. Issued to Miss M Bush??. Card opens to give programme of entertainment and entertainers.person, individual, bush collection - personal, bendigo, bush collection, collection, programme, program, reception, organisation, organization, civic momentoes, event

Document. Renewal New Lease no 11073 His Majesty the King to Central Nell Gwynne GMC N/L. 1 map no 10981 of Mining District of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo County of Bendigo. No 10981 Bendigo Vo 322 Fol 35594.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, cnetral nell gwynne, gold mining, lease

Document. South Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company No Liability of Charing Cross, Bendigo. Dated 5th October 1938 now the prop. Of the within described estate by transfer registed on 16th Jan 1939 & numbered 1718022 Assistant Registrar of titles His Majesty the King to Central Nell Gwynne GMC N/L. Superseded by new lease. - Also included 1 copy of notice of application for a tailings licence + 2 attached pages including a rough plan of site. No 10983 Bendigo Vol 322 Fol 35596.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, lease, south nell gwynne, notice of application for tailings lilcence

Document. Paper Document containing an indenture detailing lease between His Majesty the King to Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company No Liability. Included is a map of the mining district of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst. No 11172 Bendigo Vol 327 Fol 36016.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, lease

Document. Folded lease - Nell Gwynne Reef No Liability of Charing Cross Bendigo is now the propieter of the within described estate by transfer registed on 26.2. 42 & numbered 1851220 by the Assistant Registrar of Titles for His Majesty the King to Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company No Liability. No 11171 Bendigo Vol 327 fol 36015.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, lease

Slide. Kurting. Man? In blue jumper, a rose in his mouth and a blonde wig with a green beret on.slide, bendigo, kurting., kurting.

Slide. Bendigo Trams. A Police Drummer on his white horse across from the Baby Health Centre Bendigo.slide, bendigo, bendigo trams., bendigo trams.

The watch was presented to the Museum by John Stuart Hepburn's Great Great Grandson. Before travelling to Australia he was a seafarer in the Merchant Navy. In 1835 he was an Overlander. Capt. Hepburn returned in 1837 with his family to Victoria and was an early pastoralist and took up land at Smeaton. He died at Smeaton House in 1860 aged 57. Associated with Capt.John HepburnBrass outer case Pocket Watch with ceramic face. 1 to 12 are in Roman numerals. Fusee workings. Cracked face between 1 & 2. Internal Fusee workings with diamond and rubies. Pierced pattern metal case.Inside case T (?) Maddock London AD 1810pocket watch, fusee movement, capt, john hepburn, smeaton

A Bendigo Advertiser supplement titled 'The Wheels of Industry.' Jim Smyth the manager of the Bendigo railway workshops gives an insight into the history and a description of the activities of the workshops. We also learn about his own life in and out of the workshops. 18/12/1968. 3 pages, photographs.bendigo, industry, railway workshops, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, railway workshops, north bendigo railway workshops, workshops, railways, industry, male, person, jim smyth, history, employment