Donald Clark Collection.A research article with title 'Postal History of Tarnagulla 1856-1978', by Lesley Errington historian at Australia Post.

Donald Clark Collection.A typed transcript of portion of a diary written by 16-year-old Thomas Tingley, describing his journey from Liverpool, England to Melbourne, Australia on the 'White Star'. Departed June 21, 1857 and arrived September 4, 1857.

Donald Clark Collection.Photocopy of the 'Tarnagulla' chapter of the Australian Handbook 1882, from the 'Towns In Victoria' section.

Donald Clark Collection.Typed first-hand account of the history of Tarnagulla & Llanelly and region with title 'Reminiscing' written by amateur historian Don Clark. Covers 1920s to 1990s.

Donald Clark Collection.Two copies of a typed first-hand account written by amateur historian Don Clark of the people who lived in Pippin's Valley near Tarnagulla . For each property there is a reference number and explanation of the residents as remembered by the author. It is accompanied by a map with the reference numbers marked on properties.

Donald Clark Collection.A typed first-hand account written by Bert Radnell describing his pilgrimage to Anzac Cove in 1935 (the 20th anniversary of The Landing).military, war, servicemen, veterans, ww1, gallipoli

Donald Clark Collection.Two copies of a typed first-hand account written by amateur historian Donald Clark about two gatherings which occurred in Tarnagulla to commemorate historic events. The first was a bonfire to celebrate Australia's Bi-centenary, held at the Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve on June 18th, 1988, also including unveiling of a plaque to mark the restoration of the band rotunda. The second was a celebration to commemorate the centenary of the 1888 opening of the railway line Dunolly to Inglewood, held on November 20th, 1988.

Donald Clark Collection.A typed list of hotels and licensees taken from the Register of Applications for Licensees heard and determined by Justices in the Tarnagulla Court of Petty Sessions between 1861 and 1866. Relates to hotels in Tarnagulla, Newbridge, Waanyarra, Llanelly and Arnold. Compiled by Donald Clark.

Donald Clark Collection.A photocopy of the school exercise book of Louisa Hansen, a student at Tarnagulla State School in 1895. Approx. 40 pages.

Donald Clark Collection.A handwritten account of a Bicentennial Bonfire held at Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve.

Donald Clark Collection.A handwritten account of life in Irishtown, near Tarnagulla, during The Great Depression of 1929-37 as remembered by Donald Clark. Written for a school student's history project in 1990.

George Thomson died in 1875, He and his family lived for a time at 117 Commercial Road, Tarnagulla. This will was written three days before his death. Donald Clark Collection.A photocopy of portion of the Last Will and Testament of George Thomson of Tarnagulla, co-owner of Thomson & Comrie's Store. Original is held by the Public Records Office of Victoria (their digitised copy is linked to this catalogue entry, along with probate documents).

Jonathan Falder was considered the founder of Wesleyan Methodism in Tarnagulla. He was said to have preached in 1858 from a tree stump near the Poverty Reef. This letter was written less than a year after the opening of the large Wesleyan Church which still stands, albeit without its roof which was destroyed in a fire in 2000 . James Cheetham was both secretary of the Shire of Bet Bet and a councillor for the Borough of Tarnagulla. He was the Mayor of Tarnagulla for four years. James also entered the Victorian parliament and was the MLA for the Dunolly Electorate from 1 April 1889 to 1 June 1890. This meant he was holding three positions at the same time. James died in 1890 from injuries received in a buggy accident. Donald Clark Collection.A photocopy of a letter from Jonathan Falder to James Cheetham, both of whom were residents of Tarnagulla. Transcript of contents attached.

Donald Clark Collection.A typed transcript of part of the Register of Mining Claims for Dunolly & Tarnagulla Division. Date range 1869-1880. Original item is in Public Record Office of Victoria (VPRS 1648). Gives names of claimants and locations of claims.

Donald Clark Collection.A bound 'Ideal' Account Book which was used as the minutes book for the Tarnagulla Junior Tennis Club from September 1968 to July 1970. harwood, radnell, bedford, barber, freckleton, sport, sports