Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Thursday, May 31, 2001. Top view: Bendigo, as seen from the lookout, circa 1962. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The Royal Princess Theatre, 73 View St., Bendigo, was designed by William Charles Vahland and opened on 31/8/1874. It had a capacity of 2000 and was lit by gas until 1898 when electricity became available. The original proprietors were John Croley (1827-1899) and William (Billy) Heffernan (1840-1899). It was Bendigo's first permanent picture house in 1910, with it's first showing being the silent film "The Desert Song". It closed in 1930 before reopening in 1936 after being rebuilt in the Art Deco style. The theatre was finally closed in May 1963 and was demolished.Eight pages souvenir programme. 1874-1955 Royal Princess, Bendigo. Eighty first birthday souvenir programme 31st August 1955. Manager: Don Vincent, price: sixpence, proceeds: cinematograph trade benevolent fund. There is a one-page history of the theatre by Don Vincent. The programme includes stage performances and the screening of "seven brides for seven brothers".royal princess theatre, souvenir programme, eighty first birthady, 1874-1955

Valentines Series Postcard, No. 3308 of "View Point", Bendigo, Charing Cross with the fountain prominent in the photograph. No. 16 (left hand side) is bound for Golden Square and No. 13, to Quarry Hill. Late 1930's? In the background, The Beehive stores, A.E. Sayer Chemist, J. Edwards Jeweller and watchmaker with a large clock on the top of the shop, Matthews Bros - suits and men's clothes and Wrights Stores - tobacco and spirits. Also advertisements for Dunlop and Goodyear tyres. On rear of card is Valentines real photo series logo and that published in Melbourne and Sydney. On rear of copy 2 is "Nos 16 and 13" Yields information about Bendigo Tram operations and Charing Cross.Black and White postcard contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, tram 16, tram 13

Slide. Bendigo Views. Cars and people at the Botanical Gardens.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Cars and people under the trees.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Lake and trees at the Botanical Gardens.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Lake and trees at the Botanical Gardens.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Tethered goat in the Botanical Gardens.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Trees and water at the Botanical Gardens.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Begonias and other plants in the Conservatory.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. View of the ferns inside the Conservatory.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Trees beside Lake Weeroona.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. View of a peacock feeding in the gardens.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Trees and shrubs in Rosalind Park.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Old cannon in Rosalind Park.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. View of plants inside the Conservatory.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. View of plants inside the Conservatory.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Heap of stone for the additions to the Cathedral.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Additions to the back part of the Cathedral.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Additions to the Cathedral under construction.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Additions to the Cathedral under construction.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Additions to the Cathedral under construction.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Additions to the Cathedral under construction.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Additions to the Cathedral under construction.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Additions to the Cathedral under construction.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Stone cutting/shaping machine.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Clouds, the moon and the rising sun.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Slide. Bendigo Views. Monkey in a cage at the Botanical Gardens.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 1st February, 1944 between D.B. Julyan (seller) and J.E. Salter (buyer) for that fruit and confectionary business situate 175 View Street, Bendigo, together with the goodwill, stock fittings Salter Spring balance scales, all shelving and ''Westinghouse'' Frigidaire as inspected by the purchaser and everything connected with said business in the shop and which belongs to the vendor. Price 300 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Success: Robert Cousen had a thriving business in View street, Bendigo in the early 1900's. He was a pork butcher and made his own small goods and cured his own bacon and hams. In the photo, Robert Cousen is in the white coat standing in the doorway of his shop. His two carts are in the front of the shop. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were