Wooden box with plaque on the top ''Mrs. George Lansell''. Inside a large ornate black leather bound book with metal plaque ''In Memoriam''. On the first page a black and white oval photo of George Lansell, died Bendigo, March 19th 1906. The photo and words are surrounded by flowers. Next page a dedication to Mrs. George Lansell, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo April, 1906 with an eulogy from the representatives of the various companies in which Mr. Lansell was involved. The following three pages are full of cards from mining company with signatures of directors and managers.person, individual, george lansell, from dudley house. stored at bendigoart gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023.

Letter dated 4th December 1945 from the deputy commissioner of taxation Mr. H.B. Jackson to miss G. Alice Jones advising that no additional duty is payable on asset of the Estate of Annie E. Jones.person, individual, g.alice jones

Two items related to the visit to Bendigo of international lecturer Shirin Fozdar. (i) A cream leaflet out lining the itinerary of Shirin Fozdar - 'Shirin Fozdar International Lecturer To Tour Commonwealth and New Zealand August 11 - October 20, 1952. Sponsored by National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New Zealand.' Lecture - Religion of the Future. Sunday. 3pm. 31st August Committee Rooms, Town Hall, Bendigo. (ii) A letter written by V. Hoehnke from the Base Hospital Ballarat dated 17/7/52 to the Mayor, Bendigo Mr. Pethard. In this letter the writer gives the Mayor a brief history of Shirin Fozdar and an outline of her achievements.person, individual, lecturers, lydia chancellor, collection, religion, women, programme, program, women

Six typewritten pages re George Joyce and Alfred Joyce of Plaistow and Norwood. Sheep runs. Originally George had a run (Woodside) bought from a Mr Mollision of the Coliban run. Plaistow (10,000 ac.) bought from a Colin Mackinnon. Norwood bought from J M Fisher. Mention of Bucknall (neighbour); Mr Lochart Morton of Raleigh (Sutton Grange) and J Douglas (of Lillicur). Mention of flour milling. Mining and ''opened a butcher's shop at Carisbrook''. Alfred Joyce arr. Melbourne 1843; died Jan 1901.person, individual, plaistow family, plaistow sheep run, norwood sheep runs. woodside, coliban run, norwood, mr bucknall, sutton grange, lillicur, carisbrook.

Re Mr Henry Jones, gold buyer. Article by ''Joch'' from the Bendigo Advertiser Centenary of Bendigo Supplement, 1951. Half page typewritten copy of Bendigo Historical Society Newsletter. Sovereigns. The dollar in those days was worth approximately 4 shillings and 2 pence each. French, Spanish and Dutch etc coins were all exchanged, and cheques were cashed after banking hours at a moderate charge. The gold and Money office was a most accommodating place for fossickers and foreigners especially on the late shopping night which was Saturday night.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, henry jones

1971 enquiry re a Mr Joseph being a licensee of the Shamrock Hotel ? Reply from BHS with a number (5) of 'Joseph' family names from the records - none being related to the hotel.person, individual, j. p. joseph

A4 page with handwritten letter to Mr J Hattam of Bendigo from a son of John Ayre of Morwell. He has enclosed a wages book with the daily rate of pay. He says this is the last entry in the book of his father, John Ayre, as he was killed in the mine the next day. He wants to know if this is of interest to the society. Also typed copy: Inq. 636 Ayre, John 43 years - 28 November, 1914. 'M' + 'B' Echuca, 1871 Johnson's Reef No 2; explosion. Ayre was shift boss working in the intermediate level above the 1730 ft level, 300 ft from the crosscut, in the 'Paddy's Gully Mine', Dr Caulfield attended him. Inquest held at the Rose of Denmark Hotel, it appears that he had bored into a charged hole. Workers Compensation Act' was just coming into force. Also mentioned is Lily Ann Harrison, the mother of 7 children, who lived in Buckley Street. Her Father was John and her Mother Helen Plenty Caldwell. Coats Burial: Bendigo, '11' Headstone, C of E. '22624, no further burials. Ref: Bendigo Advertiser - Monday 30/11/1914. Written at the bottom Fm Bendigo's Lost Miners 1852 - 2001.person, individual, john ayre, mr j hattam, john ayre, wages book, johnson's reef no 2, paddy's gully mine, dr caulfield, rose of denmark hotel, lily ann harrison, helen plenty caldwell, coats burial, bendigo advertiser

''Memories of the late Mrs Lucy Hill'' A series apparently published over the pseudonym of ''Joch'' in the Bendigo Advertiser (ca. 1973) with a variety of article Headings e.g. Bendigo Mining Fields; The Quartz King - and Quartz Crystal; The last cab home; Court Highlight. These are obviously drafts prior to publication. Mention in attached page (News Letter) that Mr and Mrs Hill published in the Bendigo Advertiser in a column titled ''In the Spotlight''. Attached page also is a short 'biography' of Mrs Hill (nee Lucy Robotham), wife of Mr W T Hill titled ''Success of Bendigo Poetess'' (may be extract from Bendigo Advertiser??)person, individual, lucy hill, journalist, advertiser, aunt evelyn, the centenary song, gravel hill state school, in the spot light, an unexpected achievement, bendigo.

Lucy Hill (nee Bobotham) Photograph. This photo of a smiling suited lady sitting in armchair in a library is Lucy Hill journalist for the Advertiser. (photo is in this collection). Lucy Hill published childrens stories and poems under the pen-name of Aunt Evelyn. She won the competition for writing the words for The Centenary Song. As Lucy Bobotham she was presented the First Prize for the Gravel Hill State School Choir competition. Mr & Mrs Hill also published in the Advertiser under "In the Spot Light". Lucy Hill has written extensively for many metropolitan papers and magazines, short Stories, verse, series (An Unexpected Achievement), song lyrics (The Centenary Song) and children's pages. She was also noted as a Bendigo historian.person, individual, lucy hill, journalist, advertiser, aunt evelyn, the centenary song, gravel hill state school, in the spot light, an unexpected achievement, bendigo.

Reminiscences of Mr Jack Hattam - 38 pp. Oral History assignment by Phyllis Smithson 1982. Introduction: ''This paper is a transcript of a taped interview with Mr Jack Hattam with annotations to augment his comments by Phyllis Smithson. Mr Hattam did not know a lot about his forebears so I have endeavoured to recreate some of the background and conditions his grandparents and relations would have encountered''. Bibliography and family tree.Jack Hattamperson, individual, jack hattam, st just point, long gully, voictorian quarts mining company, white hills cemetry, mr henry hattam mayor of bendigo, midway company, victoria reef, energetic ompany, bird's reef company, great eastern company, (sedgewick), hercules company, frank cusack, bendigo creek, bendigo valley, grub-staking, hopetoun street, john and ellen o'connell, hunters brewery.

White card with narrow black edges. Addressed to Mr H Wilson, Railway Station, South Yarra, Victoria from Mr and Misses Clifford 'Killologue' Gladstone Street, Bendigo and dated Sept. 1933 thanking him for kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Envelope also has black edges.person, individual, foster & wilson collection, foster & wilson collection, mr h. wilson, mr and misses clifford, 'killologue'

Ah Louey (''Fedder Duster'') - information re market gardener of Retreat Road. This information (single typewritten sheet entitled ''Memories of Fedder Duster) evidently supplied by Mrs Lydia Chancellor). No date.person, individual, ah louey, mrs chancellor, fedder duster, mr curnow.

Newspaper cutting from the Bendigo Advertiser, Nov. 1916 - re J H Curnow, J,P, and the issue of conscription. This is a letter from a Mr A J Hampson, Melbourne, date 22/11/16. Has an Editor's comment.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, j. curnow

Correspondence to BHS re Crocker family - lived in Bendigo 1869 - 1912. Manager - Hustlers Reef mine. Reply from BHS: ''1891 - Mr Crocker was a member of the Mining Board''. A bracketed comment makes reference that the Mr. Crocker referred to in this letter may not have been the to which you refer. The reply make reference to a Mr. Crocke who attended the opening service of the Wesleyan School-house, situated at View Point Sandhurst.person, individual, crocker family, james thomas croker, king edwards, hustlers reef mine, mining board, wesleyan school-house, view point sandhurst.

TRANSCRIPT - LETTER FROM JOHN CATO (CATA/Cater?)- a transcription of a letter which is 'in the Society's care'. Dated 'Ashburton Sept 13 or 15th - ca. 1855/56. To 'Dear Brothers and Sisters'. Mention in letter of 'many about to leave Ashburton for Sydney' with a Mr Eales, otherwise family and local information of no obvious reference to Bendigo or Australia.person, individual, john cato

Letter re message in bottle - thrown in sea from A18 Wilshire by Pte. Arthur Swanick and addressed to Miss Jessie Campbell, Bendigo. Typewritten copy of message included. Found at Robe by Mr Turner. Letter to Miss Campbell from Mrs Turner, 27/3/1916.person, individual, arthur swanick

Correspondence re Taylor Horsfield between A Richardson and D (Desmond) Giblin dated 1971. Correspondence re the Taylor Horsfield Rock Drill ( mention of Taylor Horsfield Air Compressor), Mention of other firms - Roberts, Horwoods, Harkness.D. V. Giblinperson, individual, taylor horsfield, taylor horsfield rockdrill, roberts horwoods, harkness. taylor horsfield, central deborah, big blue mine, north deborah, south deborah, d.v.giblin, mr a. richardson.

Front page devoted to R R Haverfield (130 years anniversary supplement to Bendigo Advertiser). Other information about the Advertiser. Referance to Sir John Quick on back page of supplement.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, r. r. haverfield, gold, sir john quick, robert ross haverfield, arthur moore lloyd, white hills, arthur moore lloyd, mr sherbon, wityhout fear or favor, white horse gully, eaglehawk. bendigo advertiser

Henry Holmes - one page re HH entitled'' Memoir to a Charitable (sic) Man''. This is an annotated page (draft?) re Henry Holmes - Bendigo pioneer and businessman. Reference to monument to him in the grounds of the Bendigo Base Hospital. Maybe first of a number of pages?? (TD). Clarke, Holmes & Samuel Ironmongers where Bendigo Funeral Parlor is in Bridge Street. A branch shop opened in McCrea Street near Mundy Street. The name Holmes is still on the building.person, individual, henry holmes, henry holmes - one page re hh entitled'' memoir to a charitable (sic) man''. this is an annotated page (draft?) re henry holmes - bendigo pioneer and businessman. reference to monument to him in the grounds of the bendigo base hospital. maybe first of a number of pages?? (td). clarke, holmes & samuel ironmongers where bendigo funeral parlor, bridge street, mccrea street, mundy street, holmes, mr henry holmes, hustlers mine, samual and clarke.

Captain John Hepburn (7 page document re Hepburn by unknown author titled '' From Sea to Squatting - Smeaton Hill. Unknown date). Born Whitekirk Haddington East Lothean Scotland, 10 December 1803. His mother nee Stewart. Worked for East India Shipping Line. In 1828 at 25 years became the mate on the vessel 'Diaden'. Captain Wilson. As Captain of the 'Alice' in 1830 married Eliza Combes. Alice Elizabeth, 1st child, born the same Year. 1833 a son John Stewart was born and unfortunately died one year later. A third child Thomas was born. He sailed on a steam propelled vessel between Sydney and Newcastle. He later took over the ship 'Ceres' and was expected to run the Board of Directors. Sadly health prevailed. The 'Ceres' struck 'Whale Rock' and sank. Captain Martin was in charge at the time. Mr. J. Gardiner offered and overland to Victoria. Other names are; Mrs Coghill, John Coghill,. Strathallen, Smeaton Hill, Fourth child John Stewart born. Benjamin Hepburn, Eliza 1840, Henry 1842, Mary 1845, Helen 1845 (twins), Jane1847, Anne 1849. John Hepburn appointed a Magistrate. Reghetti.person, individual, captain john hepburn, the settlers act, john sturat hepburn, george hepburn, allison stewart, smeaton homestead, thomas, eliza, henry, mary, helen, jane and anne hepburn. mr j. gardiner, loddon district, mrs coghill, john cohill, strathallen run, george stuart coghill, captain willson, eliza combes

''The true life story of this old Bendigo miner'' W (Bill) A Langley. Seven typewritten pages of reminiscences of various types of (labouring) work. As provided by author,21/4/1967, aged 82 years. Mention of breweries in Bendigo (Bruce; Pritchard; Chamberlin; Cohn Bros; Hunter Bros; Stewards (Eaglehawk); Italian contractor - G. Vanosio (Back Creek); George Edwards (skin buyer, Market Square); Hercules and Energetic mine; Hustlers Reef mine; Prices of various things purchased in late 1890s; costs of various entertainments at that time.W.A. Langleyperson, individual, w. a. langley, new chum railway mine, mr charles rowe, chinese camp at ironbark and bridge street, bob lewis, jim scobie, bob lewis, bruce brewery, pritchard and chamblin, cohn bros, hunter bros, illingsworth and stewards brewery, white hills cemetary, george edwards, harry hoy, g. svanosio, back creek, hercules mine, energetic mine, sea company mine, hustlers reef mine, jim mcdonald, bendigo pottery, beehive exchange.

''Notes on the Lansell Family by Ruth Hopkins''. This is a single typed page with (largely) information about the marriages of George Lansell. Reference to first wife (born Bedelia Mulganney); Edith Bassford; Wooton Lansell; Mrs Bassford. Makes interesting reading in view of Doc. #2829. Dates of marriages and deaths quoted.Ruth Hopkinsperson, individual, george lansell, george lansell, mrs bassford, bedellia mulganney, edith bassford, mrs g budd, annie, mr james northcott, mr wooton lansell and mr william lansell.

Information re dentist Joseph Henry Knight (typewriten extract from 'Bendigo and Vicinity' 1895, p.79.person, individual, joseph henry knight, dentist, mitchelll street, mr william knight, pass by claim, mr joseph bell, st andrews school, miss howards, gravel hill state school, mr john slack, mr david watson, great extended victoria gold mining company, st andrews constitution, bendigo lodge, worshipful master, bendigo jocky club, ramblers club

Cardboard file folder containing 2 advertisements for Hanro Garments, clipped out of newspapers and a telegram. The folder has a typed label applied that reads ' Travellers sales figures, actual figures against budget Individual items are : (a) Ad. Dated 25th August 1958 for 1st prize at the Australian Wool Bureau fashion Award for a Twin set , (b) Ad, dated 18th May 1959 for Hanro sanitized Lingerie , (c) Congratulations Telegram for Mr. and Mrs. D. Mannix delivered to the Robyn Caféorganization, business, hanro, australian wool bureau fashion award, hanro twin set, hanro lingerie, mr. and mrs. d. mannix

Newspaper article, Bendigo Weekly, on Lightning Hill and Permanent Survey Markers, their importance in mapping, drainage and sewerage planning. Marker on Lightning Hill shows distance and direction to Mr. Ida Heathcote, Pyramid Hill, Mt. Moliagul and Mt. Korong.person, individual, jack perry, lightning hill, permanent survey markers, windmill hill

Newspaper article Bendigo Weekly by Jack Perry re chores undertaken by young family members. During early days of mining through to 1935-40. Photo of Mr. Lougsons hydraulic sluice of Myers Flat in the 1930's.. Recovering gold from Peg Leg Gully. Bendigo Advertiser 24.9.99person, individual, jack perry

Newspaper article Bendigo Weekly re Golden Gullies in Bendigo. Information regarding Peg Leg Creek, Lougsons hydraulic sluice Myers Flat, Peg Leg Gully. Photo of Mr. Lougsons hydraulic sluice of Myers Flat in the 1930's.. Recovering gold from Peg Leg Gully.Bendigo Advertiser 3.9.99person, individual, jack perry, peg leg gully, catherine, saxby, eaglehawk gully.

Black and white image: head and shoulders of Mr. Alexander Watson, dressed in dark jacket, tie and turn down collar. Written on top 'Mr. Alexander Watson's power of expression amounts to genius' - T.P. O'Connor, 5th. Dec. 1913' On bottom 'Mr. Alexander Watson, His work is beyond all praise' - London 'Morning Post 2nd. Dec. 1913' On rear of postcard Two nights only 18th & 19th. May. Masonic Hall, Monday evening, 18th. May. Mr. Alexander Watson, will present a special Kipling night: McAndrew's Hymn; Oonts, The glory of the Garden 'Boots' Fuzzy Wuzzy 'Gunga din'. The Bolivar 'The clampherdown' 'Shamus O'Brien' 'Punch Brothers'. Tuesday, May 19th Part 1, The Merchant of Venice, Part 11 Charles Dickens & J.M. Barrie.person, individual, alexander watson, bendigo, petherd, chancellor, alexander watson, masonic hall, sandhurst

MR. BANNERMAN green tinted copy: image shows man dressed in 3 piece suit, with bow tie. On rear of image: Mr. Bannerman - ran passenger service form Huntly to Bendigo.person, individual, bannerman, bannerman, huntly, passenger service

Work agreement between Mr Ennis and Albert Hanneysee dated 24th Jan 1917. Signed on reverse by Hanneysee accepting employment conditions at fifteen shillings per week. Reilly & Mayne 170 Queen St Melbourne document provider. Handwritten on reverse three shillings and sixpence Office Fee to be deducted from wages of Hanneysee.person, individual, ennis