Historically this ledger not only details the legible hand writing of this era but also the day to day commercial activity in this region. The neatness and the diligence of those who were required to pen the information was a requirement by all who were in commercial trade. Emphasis on neatness was ingrained in students at a young age. This era was well before general typewriters and computers. Generally all students of commerce required an accuracy in writing and arithmetic. Neatness and order were a selection requirement This item clearly identifies the Kiewa Valley as having a substantial financial hub to accommodate the various commercial enterprises within a rural environment Circa 1880's. Although Kiewa Valley had mining, agriculture, cattle and sheep it was also composed of a mixed society, encompassing all levels of society at that period. It identifies some family farming history in the specific year of 1897Leather reinforced corner covers and spine. Remaining book front and back covers are protected by blue weaved cloth. The covers are very thick cardboard, in layers. Missing front index pages C,E - 0,Q,T,U,V,XSpine of book marked in faded golden print "Ledger". First page in hand writing "Ledger No. 5" and underneath handwritten "Commenced Jan 1st !897" After the index pages each page (double sided) has a page number stamped in black and is 6mm highledger, early bookkeeping, local history, commerce circa 1890

This booklet was the first of a series of scientific and historical studies of Gippsland to be published by the Bairnsdale Advertiser. The author, Eric Charles Frederick Bird was Principal Fellow, Department of Geography, University of Melbourne, Australia. The Mitchell River silt jetties are an unusually long, thin landform located in the Gippsland Lakes region. They have been formed over millions of years by sediment deposition from the Mitchell River during periods of low water flow and subsequent wash-through during periods of high water flow. The long narrow banks of silt extend more than eight kilometres east into Lake King. This item is a useful reference for the silt jetties of the Mitchell River.A 32 pp book with alight green cover. The title is in black print, " The Silk Jetties of the Mitchell River" and underneath the title there is a b/w photograph of the Mitchell River and silt jetties taken from above in 1931. It was written by E. C. F. Bird.silt-jetties mitchell-river paynesville bird-e.c.f.

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 18th September, 1930 between E. Forgan (seller) and E.G.S. Rasmussen (buyer) for land situate No. 16 Thisle Street, Bendigo, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 135 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 18th September, 1930 between E. Forgan (seller) and E.G.S. Rasmussen (buyer) for land situate No. 16 Thisle Street, Bendigo, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 135 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Three Raffle tickets Hargreaves St Popular Girl, Monster Raffle, in aid Bendigo Hospital and Benevolent Home. Prize £100. Geo Ham Secretary of Easter Saturday Carnival Bazaar. T. Goodisson, President, E. Hains Secretary, A. Wearne, Treasurer.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, raffle ticket 1945

White envelope addressed to Ms. E. Wilson, 2/95 Grey St., St. Kilda, Melb. Vic. 3182. On the back is a paragraph, printed in blue about the 'Melbourne Building, Canberra'. It has 'Australia Post' and 'Post Office Preferred' printed in black.document, envelope, foster & wilson collection, envelope

Loan application from E. McGoldrick, McCrae St., Wood Contractor, to City Loan and Discount Co., for 5/-/- with weekly instalments of 5/-. Dated 30 November, 1888. light blue six pence stamp on a 5 pound cheque dated 30.11.1888business, legal, e. mcgoldrick, wood contractor, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, city loan and discount co., loans

Handwritten note dated 9/5/1895 from Bridge Street Bendigo addressed to E P Hastings Cohns Bros Secretary re: forwarding dividend cheque payable on shares held by Patrick Hayes late husband of Catherine Hayes to her.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Postcard: image shows Pall Mall, trams along street, War Memorial building on RH side. On bottom ' Bendigo, Vic' On rear ' Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, Vintage 'Talking' trams in Pall Mall, Bendigo. Photograph by E. Ewers, Dec. 1986.'bendigo, streetscape, pall mall, bendigo, pall mall

Terry Davidson collection -Grain Elevators Board of Victoria - red plastic Oat and Miscellaneous Delivery card .Íf found return to P.O. Box 1939R Melb 3001 season issued 84/85 Ennis HC & A E . CPE Security card.document

Seven pinned documents dated June 1932 pertaining to dividend payments of Cohns Bros Brewery. Edward B Newell, Miss Blanch R Howell, Mr Norman Howell, Harriet E Richmond,M W Funnell,Frank Levy named.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, edward b newell, blanche r howell, norman howell, harriet richmond, m w funnell, frank levy.

Postcard cancelled with Bendigo Duplex barred numeral dated May 20th 1893 addressed to Mr E P Hastings, Baring Chambers Melbourne. Back cover message acknowledging mistake of date signed Magnus Cohn. Receival Melbourne ink stamp.

Printed document from the Editor of the Australasian Insurance and Banking Record requesting a copy from Cohns Bros of their Report and Balance Sheet for publishing in forthcoming issue. Please comply directive from MC [Magnus Cohn] to E W Hastings, Cohns secretary.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, australasian insurance and banking record.

A R Ham receival docket of goods signed by E M Checcucci on behalf of Bendigo Historical society pinned to August 1967 invoice of the items. Invoice addressed to Bgo Historical society, c/- Mr J Parry, 107 Wills Street Bendigo.organisation, union, bendigo historical society. e m checcucci

Bound book - A Centenary of the Australian Natives Association 1871 - 1971 Author : J. E. Menadue Green (pseudo leather) bound book in excellent condition a book bound cover b fly leaf of book c dedication from Maffra ANAHorticultural Press Pty Ltd, Melbourne

Plan of Survey of part of Crown Allotment 406A Sec E. City of Bendigo. Parish of Sandhurst. County of Bendigo. Scale 1:500. (Copy of Original). As at 21 February 1979. This survey shows the location of the Joss House and the portion of land where it is located.plan, bendigo, joss house, crown allotment 406a (plan), joss house

Typed letter headed Mr E F Granger, Liquidator, unsigned with no date in the year 1933 in reference to an agreement dated the 27th October, 1932 to surrender Certificates covering mentioned holdings and to indemnify against any further claims to such shares. (two copies)hanro, clothing, share register, hanro collection - liquidation, mr e f granger

Sepia Photo - of the Best family and others at Concongella Vineyard, Great Western 1903 Back E Liddicutt, Charles Frederick Best, Elizabeth Best, Henry Best Snr. Seated Jessica Abercrombie Best, Mrs Berlich (94) Front Joseph Best

An example of an earlier style Children's book presented to a Sunday School boy aged 8 in 1902. Children's books of that time were often full of moral teaching for the young. George Benjamin Anstey (Uncle of Joyce Suto) was lost in W.W.1Book - Novel - 'Bel's Baby' x Mary E Ropes.Faded blue linen (cloth) covering. Inscription on front piece. Cover & spine need repairing. 96 pages. Inscription in front of book explaining who 'George Benjamin Anstey' was, as noted on History.Rogret Sunday School|George Anstey from Archdeacon & Mrs Bruce|Christmas 1902books, children's, novels

00361.1 Application by Mr N Partis (?) of Albert Park for more information on the position of Manager of the Legacy Club Hostel. It lists his experience in WWI and orchard and farm experience. 00361.2 A follow up letter by Mr N Partis (?) providing references.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.00361.1 Letter addressed to National service officer in 1943 on white notepaper, lined, black ink handwriting, two hole punched. 00361.2 Letter addressed to L/ E Russell on white notepaper, lined, black ink handwriting, two hole punched.00361.1 "Sent outline of duties 12/2/43" in blue inkresidences, holmbush, holmbush administration

Photograph of a Geelong single trucker, leaving the loop in Pakington St, outside the Newtown Town Hall, heading north. Two copies held - one large and one small print. (location advised by Dave O'Neil 31-12-2016 by e-mail)trams, tramways, geelong, signs, newtown, pakington st

The Eaglehawk Lodge No. 55. The Installation of Bro. Kenneth E. S. Ivory, (S. W., Master Elect) and Investiture of Officers. Saturday, June 26th 1948. Ceremony will conducted by Wor. Bro. C. R. Anselmi, Master, assisted by Past masters of the lodge.clubs, social, the eaglehawk lodge

Laurie Young was the daughter of Beryl Mair (1916-1976) and Ernest Lance Young (1915-1999). The family lived at 5 York Street and later 11 York Street, Mont Albert. Laurie was born on 18 August 1947.A cream honour certificate with printing in red, brown and black awarded to Laurie Young in 1956 for attaining 97.3% in Grade IV. Signed by the class teacher M W Daniel and the Head Master, E [?] Hall. It includes the school crest and motto - 'Fighting Through'.laurie young, laurie newton, mont albert central school, school, education, e hall, m w daniel, certificate

Black and White photograph of a Brill 22 E type, used on maximum traction bogie trams. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies / trucks used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, brill trucks, brill 22e, bogies, trucks, preston workshops, maximum traction

Interesting record of commercial gold mining activity in Buninyong in the 1930s depression era.Three gold mining share certificates, set in a wooden edged frame. Two are for Bishop's Gold (Buninyong) and one for Buninyong Rand Mines. Dated from 1936-1938. Each of the certificates were issued to different investors and signed by A. E. Llewellyn as Manager. Signed by W. Llewellyngold mining, buninyong, share certificates, gold, great depression