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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: RECEIPTS DATING FROM 1893 TO 1896
Stack of Cohns receipts dating from 1893 -96 fastened together. Diverse business houses and companies. Majority have one penny stamp duty stamps attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SHARE TRANSFERS 1894
Cohn Bros Share Transfer & Acceptance from Lewis Richmond Hasell to Arthur H Hasell dated 31st March 1894. One Penny duty Stamp attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, lewis richmond hasell. arthur h hasell. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SHARE TRANSFER CERTIFICATE 1895
Cohn Brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from Catherine Hayes to George Harold Watson dated 11th March 1895. One penny duty stamp paid.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, catherine hayes bridge st bendigo. george harold watson forest st. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: TRANSFER OF SHARES CERTIFICATE 1895
Cohn Brothers Victoria Brewery shares of Sidney Brewster J Rike transferred to Alfred Nicholson dated November 16th 1895. One penny duty stamp affixed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, alfred nicholson. sidney brewster rike. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Table Book
Has the name 'Minnie Zeising' written on front cover.Reference book for multiplication tables and various weights and measurements.Guy's Universal Penny Table book/Improved and enlarged edition/London/Allman & Son Ltd./67 New Oxford Streetbooks, reference -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GUY FAWKES
A book titled ' Guy Fawkes: The story of The Gunpowder Plot. A True Narrative of the terrible Conspiracy to Blow Up the King and Parliament with Gunpowder.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 513 - 528 pgs.(ill.) . This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, guy fawkes, lydia chancellor, collection, person, individual, male, history, british history, ward & lock's penny biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, guy fawkes, gunpowder plot, advertisements, book, books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE SICILIAN VESPERS, THE STORY OF A NATION'S VENGEANCE
A book titled ' The Sicilian Vespers. The story of a Nation's Vengeance. The uprising of an oppressed people against the conqueror : a most important epoch of Italian history.' London : Ward, Loc k & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 433 - 448 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, italy, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, italy, italian history, advertisements, book, books, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE STORY OF KING CHARLES'S FOLLY
A book titled ' The Arrest of the Five Members: the Story of King Charles's folly. A record of the stirring events which led to the Great Civil War.' Publilshed London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 689 - 704 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, history, the arrest of the five members:the story of king charles's folly, civil war, england, english history, advertisements, book, books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: REIGN OF TERROR
A book titled ' The Reign of Terror: The Story of the French Revolution, 1792. A stirring Naration of that terrible time when a Raging Mob ruled Paris.' Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 641 - 656 pgs.(ill.). This book is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Book's for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, french history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, the french revolution, french history, france, revolution, reign of terror, advertisements, paris, book, books, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF PETER THE GREAT
A book titled 'The Life of Peter the Great Czar of Russia. The founder of a mighty power; a working king; sparing neither his country, his people, nor himself, in the effort to regenerate his empire.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 385 - 400 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, peter the great, lydia chancellor, collection, peter the great, the life of peter the great, person, individual, male, russian history, russia, czars, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF DR. JOHNSON
A book titled 'The Life of Dr. Johnson moralist, essayist, poet and scholar. The most conspicuous figure in the London literary life of the last century ; powerful writer, eminent lexicographer ; a great and good man.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 97 - 112 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, dr. samuel johnson, lydia chancellor, collection, dr. johnson, the life of dr, johnson, dr. samuel johnson, male, individual, person, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, london, english literature, poets, poetry, writer, biographies, penny books, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JULIUS CAESAR
A book titled ' The Life of Julius Caesar the great Roman Emperor. The greatest genius of the Roman world ; warrior, statesman and ruler; conqueror of the most famous Roman General, and the founder of centuries of Imperial rule.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.417 - 432 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, julius caesar, lydia chancellor, collection, julius caesar, roman history, italian history, rome, individual, person, male, penny books, biographical series, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, biographies, the life of juliius caesar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
A book titled ' Alexander The Great King of Macedonia. The mightiest of conquerors and chiefs; one who spread Greek civilisation and culture throughout distant nations. The most consummate General and Commander of the Ancient World.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Sallisbury Square, E.C. 577 - 592 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Locks Penny Books for the People' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, alexander the great, lydia chancellor, collection, alexander the great, greece, macedonia, greek history, ancient world, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, male, person, individual, advertisements, biographical series, penny bopoks, the life of alexander the great -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ALFRED THE GREAT
A book titled ' The Life of Alfred The Great King of Wessex. The illustrious Anglo-Saxon ruler. The darling of the English people. Neither elated by prosperity nor depressed by adversity, but doing his duty in both.' London : Ward, Locke & Co., Salilsbury Square, E.C. 625 - 640 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, alfred the great, lydia chancellor, collection, alfred the great, king of wessex, the life of alfred the great, english history, anglo-saxons, book, books, person, male, individual, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, penny books, advertisements, biographical series -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHARLES J. FOX
A book titled 'The Life of Charles J. Fox the great leader of the Whig Party. Statesman, orator and patriot; consistent advocate of peace, liberty and progress. True and generous as a friend; and, as a foe, noble, placable and forgiving.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 465 - 480 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Bjiographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, charles j. fox, lydia chancellor, collection, charles j. fox, person, male, individual, famous people, english history, english politics, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, advertisements, penny books, biographical series -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JOSEPH GARIBALDI
A book titled 'The Life of Joseph Garibaldi the liberator of Italy. The brave warrior who freed his country from the yoke of despotism. The ardent, persevering and unconquerable p atriot, who preferred honourable poverty to splendid servitude.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, joseph garibaldi, lydia chancellor, collection, joseph garibaldi, person, individual, male, famous people, italy, italilan history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF REV. C.H. SPURGEON
A book titled 'The Life of Rev. C.H. Spurgeon Pastor of the Metropolitan Tabernacle. The great evangelical preacher. The acute and practical lecturer and author. The eloquent advocate of the truth. The helper of the weak and weary. The educator for the ministry and the orphan's friend.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 705 - 720pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, rev. c.h. spurgeon, lydia chancellor, collection, rev. c.h. spurgeon, individual, person, male, religion, christianity, preachers, penny books, author, social work, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GEORGE STEPHENSON
A book titled ' The Life of George Stephenson founder of the railway system. The poor colliery boy who became a famous man; constructor of the first passenger railway in England; an example of successful perseverance.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C., 449 - 464 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, george stephenson, lydia chancellor, collection, george stephenson, the life of george stephenson, british railway system, railways, trains, person, individual, male, famous people, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, passsenger trains, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF EDMUND BURKE
A book titled ' The Life of Edmund Burke. Orator and Philosopher. The most brilliant orator and most attractive philosophical essayist of his time; Impeacher of Warren Hastings and denouncer of the French Revolution.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 33 - 48 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, edmund burke, lydia chancellor, collection, famous people, edmund burke, the life of edmund burke, biographies, ward & lock's penny historical series, history, philosophy, the french revolution, ward & lock's penny books for the people, male, person, penny books, biographical series, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH HUSTLERS, 1932
Envelope, and proof copy on paper advertisement. Addressed to J. Strange C/o Mrs. Berry, Storekeeper Langwarrin with one green 1 penny and two red, 2 penny stamps. It has a registered stamp no 519 from Bendigo Victoria. On the front hand written in red ink is "Return Addressee Unknown Langwarrin" and is initialled. On the back is four post mark stamps. Hand written on the front also is "North Hustlers"MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining lease, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - A.I.F NEWSPAPER, Australian Base Depot, The Digger, 1919
Distributed for Troops during WW1.1. Newspaper - paper, cream, black print. 2. Newspaper - paper, cream, black print, sketches.1. "The Digger" published weekly with authority Australian Base Depots, France. Vol.2. No.7, Sunday 16 March 1919. Price One Penny. 2. "The Digger" published weekly with authority Australian Base Depots,. Vol.2. No.13, Sunday 17 April 1919. Price One Penny.ww1, newspaper, the digger -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Kim Hup Lee Printing, A Ton of Spirit, 1990
This book contains interviews with 48 of the 300 centenarians listed by the Australian Bicentennial Authority, whose long lives together form an oral social history of the development of Australia over the past one hundred years. It includes reminiscences of Judy Bagu, Jimmy Bird, Paddy Djiaween and Walter Smith; brief accounts of bush foods, medicines, uses of plants, birth and mortuary rituals; working lives on cattle stations, missions, prospecting, dingo trapping, camel working, pearling, shire council; Kunmunyah, Beagle Bay Mission, Broome.This compilation of stories from centenarians is a contemporary social record of one hundred years of living through two world wars and the Great Depression in Australia. A 183 pp book with a light brown cover, darker spine. On the front cover is a photograph of a pair of hands. Print is black "A Ton of Spirit Australian Centenarians talk with Penny Smith".book-a-ton-of-spirit-penny-smith social-records-early-australia -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - '2 UP SET", Circa 1900s
Nil2 X penny coins, 1 x 1948 and 1 x 1962, 1 x coin from the Perth Mint. Originally owned by Norman Taylor (WWII Veteran).Nil. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SHARE TRANSFER CERTIFICATE 1895
Cohn Brothers share Transfer from F K Bricks to Sarah Helen Cohn dated 27th June 1895. One penny duty paid stamp. Cohn Letterhead.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, f k brick. sarah helen cohn. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: MOTTERAM & HYETT, SOLICITORS, SANDHURST
Receipt Motteram & Hyett, Solicitors, Sandhurst, dated 30 April 1889, for sum of 6/8/- balance due by Mr. A. Osborne for costs.Green one penny stamp at the foot of the documentbusiness, legal, motteram & hyett, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, motteram & hyett, solicitors, sandhurst. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RECEIPT
2 x Receipts - Connelly & Tatchell: The fronts have a green one penny stamp a -H. Neill 21 October 1889.. , b- . Sam Allday 21st October 1889.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Receipt written by T.E. Horan (?) Verden Street, Inglewood, 9th. May 1889 to Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop for cheque for 112/-/- sent. green one penny stamp at foot of receiptbusiness, legal, t.e. horan, inglewood, inglewood, horan, connelly, tatchell & dunlop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: JAS ANDREW & CO
Receipt from Jas Andrew & Co., auctioneers, valuators, Andrew's Auction Rooms, Corner of Hargreaves and Williamson Streets. Dated 18.6.95 brown one penny stamp at the foot of the document .business, legal, jas andrew & co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Receipt from H. L. Atkinson, M. D. dated 1/4/86 for £50.0.0, signed Atkinson. Has Green Victoria One Penny duty stamp attached.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - receipt, h l atkinson, court king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SHARE TRANSFERS 1893
Cohn Bros Share Transfer & Acceptance from Hortense Josephine Heneus to Madame Hortense Josephine Bouteau dated 6th Oct 1893. One Penny Duty Stamp attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, hortense josephine heneus. madame hortense josephine bouteau.