This is a copy of the Funeral Service (9 December 1970) for LtCol Lionel Bernard Sprenger MBE who died in service whilst he was the Commanding Officer of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Bendigo. VX23466 / 337628 LTCOL SPRENGER LIONEL BERNARD MBE, MID Served in the Survey Corps from 10Jun1940 till 5Dec1970 The tribute (eulogy) was presented by Colonel FD Buckland OBE, Director of Military Survey. The cortege moved from St Andrew's church Mundy Street, through the city and then to "Fortuna" where it passed in front of the headquarters buildings of AHQ Survey Regiment before exiting through the rear gate.Folded sheet of white high gloss paper with Survey Corps Badge and black cross on cover. The text of the service held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Bendigo is contained on the inside and back cover of the document.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

"The Board, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Staff acknowledge and record for posterity the outstanding service given to blind and vision impaired people in Victoria. This exceptional contribution was made in a selfless and warmhearted manner and continues Vision Australia's tradition of caring and sharing. Inherent in the many attributes displayed were the admirable qualities of leadership, loyalty, consistency of purpose, and a great generosity of spirit. In recognition of this distinguished service we now pay tribute to and honour Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell in the presentation of the John Wilson Award on 6th October 2000." Signed by John Cook - Chief Executive Officer, ? Chairman, Tilly Aston Customer Council and Malcolm Daubney, President.1 white A3 page with blue border around edgevision australia foundation, neil maxwell, elizabeth maxwell

The Prime Minister, Mr (Paul) Keating, Paid tribute to the thousands of womens who were prepared to sacrifice their lives and labour in the struggle to save Australia in World War II. He went on to tell a gathering of women veterans at Parliament House during the Australia Remembers ceremonies that the 67,000 women who enlisted, the 250,000 women who worked in factories and the 7,000 working in the Women's Land Army had been essential in the fight for freedom. Women served in the London blitz, North Africa, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, New Britian and Borneo. Many lost their lives and many suffered extreme hardships.A newspaper clipping consisting of a column of text and a large black and white photo of two older women, sitting and hugging on a park bench.'July 26-1995' [blue ink, top]world war 2, world war two, wwii, mary canty, jean ayers, middle east

Editing notes by Colonel Jan McCarthy provided to Murray Poustie for his book entitled 'Remember our nurses'. The book went on to be published as 'A tribute to the service and sacrifice of the thirty two nurses listed on the Bendigo Base Hospital Roll-of-Honour, thirty nurses listed on the Honour Roll on the Loggia of the Soldiers Memorial Institute, Pall Mall Bendigo, and twelve Bendigo related nurses not listed on either roll. (From title page)' Included is a copy of an email between Murray Poustie and Jan McCarthy, a list of comments and issues raised by Jan McCarthy and copies of the notated pages they relate to, as well as a preface she wrote for the book.Forty-two A4 printed pages, most are photocopies with notes in the margin.australian army nurses, world war 1914-1918, wwi, ww1, aans, jan mccarthy, murray poustie, nursing in warfare, bendigo-victoria

Vol. 9, No. 1, Mar-Apr 2004 CONTENTS Comment 2 Coming to a festival near you 3 Eltham Jazz and Blues Festival 7 Marco Luccio - printmaker, by Clive Dickson 8 Easy Living at Dizzy's by Odette Kelada 10 Reading Arcadia by John Jenkins 12 Poetry News by Ian McBryde 14 Local Colour - photography by Bill Bachman 16 Tributes to Melanie Shanahan 18 Nel Douglas & the Murrumbeena Connection 20 Book Reviews 22 CD Review 24 War Memorial Sculptures 25 Artin' About 26 Wining & Dining 30 Art Services and Classes 32 "Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists." - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/​06) art streams, city of whittlesea community festival, chris smither, mary coughlan, eliza carthy, alison brown quartet, music festivals, sushi wushi eltham, bundoora homestead, eltham jazz festival, marco luccio, warrandyte cafe, clive dickson, bahnhof cafe, montsalvat, eltham fullife pharmacy, nyora road gallery, john jenkins, latrobe university, poetry, ian mcbryde, potters, eltham gourmet poultry & game, eltham wiregrass gallery, bill bachman, melanie shanahan, neil douglas, murrumbeena collection, hurnall's decorative arts gallery, st andrews hotel, leigh conkie, greensborough war memorial park sculptures, il primo restaurant carlton, bulleen art & garden centre, northcote pottery, hurstbridge galleries, thompsons amcal pharmacy, bendigo bank, hurstbridge & districts community bank branch

Believed to be Percy Leason’s tribute to famous singer, Dame Nellie Melba, operatic soprano who died on 23 February 1931. The black and white drawing shows two men beneath a pedestal and sculpture of a head with the words “MELBA. A GREAT AUSTRALIAN”. Percy Leason (1889 - 1959) was a painter and cartoonist renowned for his depictions of Australian society in the 1920s and 1930s. He lived in Eltham from about 1924 to 1938 when he moved to the USA. In 1931 his cartoons were published in the Melbourne weekly magazine “Table Talk”, usually a whole page on page 8 or 9. (although it cannot be confirmed that this one was). Orignal source: Thomas Nelson, Carlton. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image and 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, percy leason, nellie melba, cartoon, drawing

A tribute to Captain Kenneth Malcolm Mortimer by his nephew Dr Owen Campbell Mortimer. Kenneth was born on the 9th October 1895 at Leneva near Wodonga and went to Agricultural High School in Wangaratta in 1912 before entering the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1913. He was killed in action on 20th July 1916, three months before his 21st birthday, at the Battle of Fleurbaix, Fromelles in France. His remains were unknown for 102 years when DNA testing confirmed the identity of nine Australian soldiers found buried in a mass grave near Pheasant Wood. The graves of these nine soldiers will be rededicated on July 19 2018.Mortimer entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon on 10 March 1913 and was graduated early, along with the rest of his class, on 28 June 1915. Mortimer had been a member of the college's photography club and took numerous pictures of his fellow cadets. He was appointed as a Lieutenant with the 29th Battalion on 1 July 1915 and embarked with his unit for Egypt in November 1915. He was promoted to Captain in February 1916 and arrived in France four months later. Died (killed in action) on 20 July 1916 near Fromelles, France aged 20 yearsGrey plastic folder with clear front cover over image of young male.KENNETHkenneth malcolm mortimer, ww1, kia

Man Lifting Cow, one of Sunshine's most iconic pieces of public art. It is a 6‑metre bronze sculpture by internationally recognised artist John Kelly, installed on Hampshire Road, Sunshine and was officially unveiled on September 6th, 2016. John and his six siblings grew up in Sunshine after the family immigrating to Australia from England. The sculpture was a tribute to his father. The sculpture was repainted in 2025 to match Kelly’s original black‑and‑white vision, aligning it with his other cow works worldwide. Sunshine's Fundere Fine Art Foundry located at 27 - 29 Western Avenue Sunshine fabricated the artwork and also carried out this restoration work. 5681.01 - Facelift for beloved cow sculptureman lifting cow, hampshire road, sunshine, john kelly, fundere fine art

Photos of gathering at the Legacy Garden of Appreciation for the installation and dedication of the 'Widow and Children' statue on Tuesday 29th September 1998. The 'Widow and Children' statue was sculpted by Louis Laumen, a Melbourne artist. The photos show Legatees, including President Tom Butcher, making speeches, a crowd seated for the ceremony and some of the crowd singing. Also a girl laying flowers at the plaque which reads: "Legacy Garden of Appreciation. A living tribute to the generous support of Victorians for the work of Legacy. The sculpture symbolises the work of Legacy caring for the widows and children of veterans. The Flanders Poppies which bloom around November have their origin on the World War I battlefields of Belgium and France."A record of the 'Widow and Children' statue being dedicated in 1998.Colour photo x 8 of the dedication of the Widow and Children statue in the Legacy Garden of Appreciation.widow and children statue, statue, garden

"The Committee, Blind Members and Staff acknowledge and record for posterity the outstanding service given to the blind people of Victoria by (blank) This exceptional contribution, which has enriched the quality of their living, was made in a selfless and warmhearted manner in the Association tradition of caring and sharing. Inherent in the many attributes displayed were the admirable qualities of leadership, loyalty, consistency of purpose, and a great generosity of spirit. In recognition of this distinguished service we now pay tribute to and honour Katharine Margaret Rose in the presentation of the John Wilson Award." Signed by Diana J. Jones (President), John Cook (staff representative), B. J. Sittlington (Chairman, Blind Members Council) on 16th October 1967.1 cream A3 page with tan border around edgeassociation for the blind, katharine (kitty) rose

This document was written to celebrate the 60th birthday of Legatee Leigh Johns in 1983. It is a collection of poems written about L/ Johns by different authors as a tribute to him reaching 60 years of age. Leigh Johns was born in 1923, the date of the founding of Melbourne Legacy, and became a Legatee in 1956, serving on 15 ML Boards and as an executive member of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council . He had a distinguished war record in the RAF during WWII and survived 32 bombing raids over France and Germany. He was an enthusiastic contributor of poetry to the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin which explains why this document is in the form of a poem. He was granted Reserve status in 2001 and died in 2008.The tone of the document reveals the affection with which Leigh Johns was regarded amongst his peers, and illustrates the collegiality which existed in the organisation during his membership.White A4 photocopy paper with black type x 13 pages.'Box 16' on title page. Typed title 'Leigh F Johns / 60th Birthday / 10 February 1983'.legatee, birthday

The Ballarat West Fire Brigade was built on the corner of Sturt Street and Raglan (North) Street .Black edged printed notification of the death and funeral of William Peach from S.K. McIvor, Secretary of the Ballarat Fire Brigade Club on 16 November 1903.Ballarat Fire Brigade Club November 16th, 1903 Dear Sir, it is my painful duty to notify you of the death of our late member, WILLIAM PEACH, and to inform you that the funeral procession will leave the Ballarat Fire Brigade Station to-morrow (Tuesday), November 17th, at 4 o'Clock sharp, when your attendance is particularly requested to pay the last tribute to our late lamented Comrade Meet at Station at 3.30 Working coat and Helmet I have the honor to be, Sir, Yours obediently, S.K. McIver, Secretaryballarat west fire brigade, ballarat fire brigade, fire brigade, william peach, s.k. mcivor, mourning, death

2304.01 - Newspaper Article Western Independent 5 May 1992 Don McKay tribute|2304.02 - Newspaper Article Western Times 6 May 1992 Foes unite in praise for Sunshine stalwart|2304.03 - Newspaper Article The Advocate 6 May 1992 We should thank God for Don|2304.04 - Newspaper Article The Advocate 6 May 1992 Friends say farewell to Don McKay|2304.05 - Newspaper Article The Advcoate 1 August 1990 Mayor McKay satisfied with a job well donedonald "don" mckay

These 15 photographs were taken in 1995 during a CO’s Parade at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in 1995. On this occasion outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher handed over to incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM. WO1 Phillip Nicholas Meagher served in the Australian Regular Army (ARA) from Jan 1971 to Jun 1997. He was RSM of the Army Survey Regiment from 1992 to 1995. He was succeeded by WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM from the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, who was RSM for the remainder of 1995. WO1 Johnston served in the Citizens’ Military Force and the ARA from Feb 1966 to Mar 2002. A tribute in the Army Newspaper on the 14 May 2014 and discoverable on the Trove website, stated he passed away on 12 May 2014. In this tribute it stated he was a Vietnam War Military Medal recipient, known as a “Digger’s Digger” and for his direct no-nonsense approach. As RSM of the Army Survey Regiment, WO1 Johnston was instrumental in shaping and sharpening the military skills and behaviours of personnel who chose to continue in their reallocation to other corps in the ARA or the 1st Topographic Support Squadron in Enoggera, QLD. His tenure is covered in more detail on page 164 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. On this occasion CO LTCOL Duncan Burns presented MAJ Mick Banham the Defence Force Service Medal for 15 years of efficient remunerated service in the Australian Army. This is a set of 15 photographs taken of a RSM Handover at a CO’s Parade at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1995. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, RP SGT Peter Coles, CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham receiving Defence Force Service Medal. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, CO LTCOL Duncan Burns, MAJ Mick Banham (background), outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, CAPT Bin Fashar Sutiman (Indonesian Army). .6) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: SGT Perry Langberg, MAJ Dave Stephenson, SPR Trevor King, SPR Craig Smith, CAPT Colin Davidson, LCPL Mark Fedden, SPR Donna Grayland. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: unidentified (x3), RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, SGT Darren Wilkinson, SSGT Steve Drummond, unidentified, SPR Donna Grayland, SPR Allison Ottaway, unidentified, back of ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, unidentified (x4), CPL Darren Maher, SGT Laurie Justin. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher, remainder unidentified. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: WO2 Peter Imeson, CPL Darren Maher, unidentified, SSGT Steve Winner. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald, CAPT Doug Arman, WO1 Phil Meagher, CAPT Bin Fashar Sutiman (Indonesian Army), WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, CAPT Bill Griggs, unidentified. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, ADJT CAPT Brenton McDonald. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1995. Outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: Outgoing WO1 Phil Meagher, incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: Incoming RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM, outgoing WO1 Phil Meagher. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1995. L to R: MAJ Mick Banham, RP SGT Peter Coles, outgoing RSM WO1 Phil Meagher..1P to.15P – There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Black and white photograph. Group (outside) with building in background (under construction) and tripot/foundation stone with block and tackle in foreground. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP69', 'the foundation stone of the new Baptist Church at Eaglehawk (A. Levy, Photo). Names:: W.G. Stephens, J.P. President of Baptist Union (printed). Rev. S.G. Goble, Fred Morris, Fred Foot, Rev. Boreham (hand written in blue ballpoint pen). On reverse - Half of a photograph with inscription on statue 'to the Hon. Sir William John Clarke, Bart. LLD. MLC, Victoria's Tribute', 'RHSV stamp (GP69). History of object: Previous Acc. NO. GP69. Photograph Bendigo Advertiser 4.7.2000A Levyperson, group, baptist church, eaglehawk

Includes Newspaper article on page three "Living Memorial Is Trust's Gift To A Shire" a second clipping of which is also attached to cardboard for display purposes. Article includes text and photographs. Living Memorial is Trust's Gift To A Shire Bathed in bright sunshine and now at its best, the Memorial Garden of the Eltham War Memorial provided a perfect setting for the handing over of the Memorial to the people of Eltham last Saturday afternoon. Speaking for the War Memorial Trust, Mr E. P. Harmer, chairman paid tribute to the unselfishh service given by its members , some for more than 20 years. Special tribute was paid to the late Mrs Ada Lyon, a foundation member who, Mr Harmer said, made the Trust her life. A memorial plaque to Mrs Lyon was unveiled by foundation members Mr N. Kerr. Facilities. An infant welfare centre, a pre-school cente and a children's library are built within the memorial. Funds for the buildings were raised by the Trust and theh women's auxiliary. Accepting the Memorial on behalf of the people of the Shire, the Shire President, Cr. L. C. Docksey, assessed the value at beyond £50,000. To make the transaction legal, Cr. Docksey paid the sum of £1 to the Trust. Many foundation members of the Trust and councillors of the Shire were among the official guests. The Shire of Eltham Brass Band provided suitable background music for the ceremony and at. (remaining part of article is missing) Photo: Mrs C RAINS signs the agreement on behalf of the Eltham War Memorial Trust, transferring the Memorial to the Shire of Eltham, as Mr L. Virgo, secretary of the Trust, affixes the seal and Mr. E. P. Harmer, chairman, accepts payment of £1 from Cr. L. C. Docksey, Shire President. In the background are Mrs Harmer, Cr. T. Collins and Mr S. Addison. Accepting the Memorial on behalf of the people of the Shire was Cr. Docksey's last official duty as President. Separate article on the clipping includes the heading: President Rests in Comfort with a photograph and text: A Tribute to Cr. A. K.Lines, first President of the Shire of Diamond Valley, was paid by fellow councilors last Tuesday night. Acting on behalf of all members of the council, Cr. George Upton, in presenting Cr Lines with an armchair, expressed gratitude for his guidance and assistance to the new shire. Newspaper, 12 pages with four holes punched through near centre margin.eltham war memorial building,eltham war memorial trust,eltham pre-school,e. p. harmer,mrs ada lyon,mrs n. kerr,cr. l. c. docksey,shire of eltham brass band,cr. a. k. lines,diamond valley mirror,1965,cr t. collins,mr. s. addison

Allan Llewellyn was a well known Eaglehawk identity. See Allan Llewellyn Collection Cat. No.8389. Eleven typed pages of extracts from the 'Bendigo Advertiser' and one private letter to J.H. Seymour, contained in a manilla envelope with Mr. A. Llewellyn, 102 Victoria Street, Eaglehawk, Victoria 3556' written on front in red ink. In pencil above address: 'Please return to A. Llewellyn, Eaglehawk' Stamp, 7 cent, on top right hand corner shows Queen Elizabeth. Copies of letters published in the Bendigo Advertiser contained in envelope: 1. Letter from John H. Seymour, 25yth October, 1876, discussing the prize given to an exhibitor at the National Show, rather than the Seymour model exhibited by the writer. The writer is only a 'working miner and .. could not afford to make a full size cage'. 2. Letter from 'Fair play' 1st December 1876 regarding Seymour's model and that he should be given the opportunity to have his full size cage tested by the Judges. The cage was working at the Londonderry's Tribute Co. 3. Letter from 'unknown' regarding Nancarrow's Safety Cage, discussing Seymour's claiming 'the levers as his patent'. 4. Two letters from J.H. Seymour, regarding the unfair nature of the testing of the safety cages. Letters dated 1876. 5. Three letters from James Watson, blacksmith, Sandhurst, regarding the construction of the mining cage model exhibited by James Seymour. 6. Two letters - one from H. Banfield, Mining manager, Londonderry Tribute regarding the testing of Seymour's Patent Safety Cage design, dated October 25th. 1876. Second letter on page, regarding an accident at the South Clunes Tribute shaft, where an engineman Thomas Bonda (sometime Secretary of the Miners' Association) was injured when a cage went to the bottom of the shaft. 7. Article 'Accident at the Shenandoah Claim' detailing an accident with a mining cage when the 'rope slipped off the drum'. Article 'The Perils of Miners' detailing an accident at the Preston Hill claim, Ballarat. 8. 'Miraculour Escape' article detailing a mining cage accident at the Trio Company's shaft at Snob's Hill, September 4th. 1876. 9. 'Safety Cages', letter from Elisha Tippett, Manager Londonderry Tribute company, 7th August 1877, discussing the merits of the safety cage being used at the mine, known as 'Seymour's Patent Safety Cage' 10. 'Trial of Seymour's Patent Safety Cage' where a successful trial was held, then followed by a trial where the cage didn't perform as expected and the 'cage fell heavily to the ground'. 11. Copy of letter from Thomas Dunne, Mining Manager, to Mr. Seymour, regarding the successful operation of Seymour's Patent Safety Cage at the 'Confluenca Mine', Malmsbury on 25th August 1882. Typed across bottom of last copy of letter: 'The foregoing data supplied by Mr. Frank Fitzpatrick of Eaglehawk and retyped by A. Llewellyn. Through the lapse of time some of the words are not decipherable. In copying there could be some slight errors.' safety cages, seymour's patent safety cage, j.h. seymour, nancarrow's safety cage, bendigo, mining, allan llewellyn,

In 1983 the John Wilson Award was given to Herbert John Brumby. The citation reads: The Committee, Blind Members and Staff pay tribute to Herbert John Brumby and record his notable contribution over a period of forty years to the betterment and advancement of the blind people using the HMV Lightfoot Centre. As a volunteer, auxiliary member and committee member, as a sighted person and a blind member, he has given quite supportive friendship and consistent service of a high order to blind people and indefatiguable (sic) allegiance to the Association. We honour Herbert John Brumby and are pleased to acknowledge his high standing in the esteem of his friends, in the presentation of this year's John Wilson Award, the first to a blind person. 1 A3 cream page in brown and gold frameassociation for the blind, herbert john brumby

Photos of gathering at the Legacy Garden of Appreciation for the installation of the ‘Widow and Children’ statue by Louis Laumen - a Melbourne artist. The statue dedication was held on 29 September 1998. The plaque at the garden says “A living tribute to the generous support of Victorians for the work of Legacy. The sculpture symbolises the work of Legacy caring for the widows and children of veterans. The Flanders Poppies which bloom around November have their origin on the World War I battlefields of Belgium and France.” 00498.3 is the sculptor Louis Laumen with President Tom Butcher 00498.4 shows the sculptor Louis Laumen and a lady 00498.5 Legatee David Cull and a lady in uniform. 00498.6 and 00498.7 show legatees Lucky Luscombe and Tom Butcher with a lady, perhaps a Legacy widow.A record of the unveiling of the ‘Widow and Children’ sculpture in the Legacy Garden of Appreciation.Colour photo x 7 of the dedication of the Widow and Children statue.00498.7 has label attached "The Legacy statue was dedicated in 75th year at the Shrine of Remembrance"widow and children statue, statue, garden

ClippingLast of a series of farewell parties in honour of Mr. J. R. Bennett, the retiring Headmaster of Ringwood High School, was given by the teaching staff last Friday morning. Following a great variety of tributes expressing the goodwill and appreciation of the staff, Mr Harry Hudson presented Mr. Bennett with a water colour of the school painted by himself and autographed by all the staff. Mr Bennett expressed great pleasure in the pleasant surprise this little informal gathering had turned out to be. And he hoped, he said, in the years to come there would be some reference to "Jim Bennett's school"

Off white soft cover book, black binding on spine. Front cover of book has been removed. Written on front of book " Central Red White and Blue Co'. Entries in gold book date from June 1919 to May 24, 1926. Affixed to inside of back cover: thirteen forms: 'Particulars of Gold Melted and Assayed on Account of Central Red White and Blue Co' .showing weight before melting, weight after melting, assay, standard, price and amount paid. Gold Book forms part of the Margaret Roberts Mining Collection. Entries include gold entries from the battery, tributors and cyanide. bendigo, margaret roberts, mccoll, gold, gold book, bullion, central red white and blue gold mining co.

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Press release from CoGB re the Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick, held on 17th June 1992. The Mayor Cr. Douglass paid tribute to Sir John Quick at a ceremony held in the Queen Victoria Gardens at the site of the bust of Sir John Quick. The Mayor and Cr. John Balsillie also laid a wreath on the grave of Sir John Quick at the Bendigo Cemetery. 2. Order of Service for a commemoration held at the Forest St Uniting Church on 17th June 1992. Guest speaker Michele Matthews. 3. Two coloured photographs of the ceremonies. 4. Four newspaper articles covering the events of the commemoration.sir john quick, federation

Handwritten copy of the Williams (Shaft 95 M. D.) Mine Manager's Report. 16/9/98 Still 35 men tributing in mine. 'Our water pipe was broke the other day by some-one driving a cart over it. And I had to get a short piece put in'. 30/9/1898 Have not yet finished filling in open cutting, as two quartz shoots had to be repaired. Old wood in those shoots almost perished. . . 'There is no gates to any of the plats in the mine to rest cage on, only loose bearers. Which is a contravention of the act.' . . 'and with your permission I would get the cost per gate. Mine Manager T. Carpenter.document, gold, williams united, williams united, williams united mine manager's report 16 & 30/9/1898, t carpenter

New Chum and Victoria Tribute Coy. Formation of Coy. Extract from Bendigo Advertiser Saturday July 22, 1871. Meeting held at Sterry's Gold Mines Hotel. Mr. Sterry in Chair. 18 shareholders representing 504 shares present. Extracts from Director's Report. After striking water which appeared to be of a permanent nature, it was decided to purchase a plant. Machinery consisting of a 14-inch dia. Cylinder with double winding drums, winding engine, plus boiler etc. from Buningong. Same erected for 750 pounds. Everything going well. It was decided, the best place to erect it was on Burrows and Sterry's ground. Permission was granted.document, gold, new chum & victoria tribute coy, extract of meeting new chum & victoria tribute coy, bendigo advertiser, mr sterry, gold mines hotel, mr burrows

4 hand written foolscap pages of information about the Carlisle United Mine. Information such as area of lease, depth, locality, early history, plant & equipment, gold obtained and dividends. Also some information on the Kent Shaft. The Carlisle United was formed by the amalgamation of three companies, the Old Carlisle, the North Garden and the Passby. Also mentioned are: the Golden Fleece, Central Garden Gully, Garden Gully United and its Tribute Companies, the Constellation, Specimen Hill Mine, Kocks Pioneer, Bendigo Amalgamated Mines, the Pandora Reef, the Unity Reef, Guilford Plateau and the Nell Gwynne Reefs Mine. Also 2 typed copies of notes on foolscap paper.place, mining site, carlisle united mine, carlisle united mine, kent shaft, old carlisle, north garden, passby, mr j b watson, golden fleece, central garden gully, garden gully united, tribute companies, constellation, bendigo amalgamated mines, specimen hill mine, kocks pioneer, pandora reef, unity reef, guilford plateau, nell gwynne reefs mine

Yields information about the farewell dinner for SEC Tramway employees in Ballarat following the closure of the SEC tramway system in 1971 and quotes the Union official about trammies.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Tributes paid to Tram Service", 21/9/1971 with two photos of the farewell dinner at the Wendouree Memorial Hall, Monday 20/9/1971. The official table - SEC Chairman N. White and Mrs White, SEC Branch manager - Mr I Pellas and Mrs Pellas and the Mayor Cr. Chisholm and Mrs Chisholm. Quotes Mr Whites speech and Cr. Donald of Sebastopol The second photo of the general hall. News items continued onto a second page, and quotes the Mr. Courtney about the loss of the tramways, headed "A wake", says Union Official, with some good quotes about being a trammie. In ink on the bottom of the second photo "DCKT and GMC" marked (back of heads)sec, dinner, closure, unions, trammies