Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit and standing at the rail of what appears to be a boat (perhaps the Staten Island Ferry). In the background can be seen the Statue of Liberty. The man is Frank Wright and the place is New York.frank wright, new york, statue of liberty, conductor

Aulsebrook Collection: Article for New Bendigo Airport -Short article typed on a small piece of paper (half A4) -Referring to a new airport being constructed for Bendigo and what has been done for it so far

1924 dated telegram from Elizabeth Street Postmasters Generals Department, Vic to G Parry. 16 words. Murdoch what will we do immediate say ten pounds. Signed Braim Masonic hall.communication, telegraphic, telegram, telegram transmission

8345.1 - Large, roughly trapezoidal prism of mudstone, one large face showing several leaves (phyllopteroides?), opposite face showing one partial; leaf and what appears to be a piece of confer foliage- stem and leaves.

An item from the Bendigo 'Advertiser' magazine section titled 'What sort of man is Bendigo's new mayor?' It includes a photograph of Councillor Oliver in front of his home in Mitchell Street, Bendigo. 3/9/1970.person, individual, n.j. oliver, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo mayor, local politics, n.j. oliver, norman joseph oliver, male, individual, person, home, house, building

Photograph of possibly a little boy in a sailor top and dress, it has white trimming and a bow on the front. He is leaning against a tree with a small shovel in his hand. In the foreground are leaves and what appears to be a wooden walkway.person, individual, child portrait, child, sailor suit

A copy of a photo of a group of workers standing ion front of a Traction Engine running what appears to be a thresher. Piles of Hay are in the background, a man is holding a dog at the front of the group. 'East Loddon Shire ' is written belowtopic, farming, threshing, east loddon shire, d. coghill and son

Plan of house (Forest St, Bendigo written in pencil on plan) showing what may be extension to original house (in colour and with dimensions). Possibly house of Merle Bush??. Stamp on front: E.?.V. Phone 942.person, individual, bush collection - personal, bendigo, bush collection, collection, house plan, drafting, drawing, plan, house, home

Extract from the unpublished memoir of David Roberts 161 Bty RNZA, describing the difficulties in fitting in after returning home when people around you have no idea what you have been through.Extract from memoir. Source: www.vietnamwar.govt.nzdavid roberts, rnza, memoir

Nicholas Nedelkopoulos is an established artist, his work is represented in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, the National Gallery of Australia and in numerous International and Australian Public and Private Collections. His work has been included in major historic exhibitions: the National Gallery of Australia's Federation touring exhibition, The Australian Bicentennial Folio and Victoria's 150th Anniversary exhibition curated at The State Library of Victoria and National Gallery of Victoria. He has a Diploma of Fine Arts from Victorian College of the Arts, a Master of Fine Art from the University of Melbourne (Victorian College of the Arts) and has a Doctorate from Monash University. Nedelkopoulos' work is based strongly in graphic tradition which can be seen throughout all of his media.'The Sneeze' alludes to a feverish response, an irritation, a period of temporary discomfort, or a sign of sickness. On a visit to Eltham in 1995 Nedelkopoulos became aware of the disquiet felt by many residents because local government was not in the hands of elected representatives. 'The Sneeze' is an allegorical work, which serves as a reminder of this period in our municipal history. Nedelkopoulos has constructed an environment similar to a theatre set in which every element is a symbol to be deciphered. Whether you read the red-nosed figure as democracy being challenged by the political circumstance, as representing the unelected commissioners surrounded by the criticism of the community, or as another player in the story, to unravel the meaning of individual elements will provide direction and add weight to your interpretation. Without knowledge of the artist's intention the work can convey quite straightforward messages and responses. For example, the misery of hayfever in Spring, or how germs spread from a single sneeze. Such ideas are relevant and provide the metaphoric basis for a more in-depth analysis.Pastel drawing on paper. Image depicts a small black figure with a small monkey on a lead. The figure has a red nose to which he is holding a tissue. He is walking through what appears to be a flowering forest.nedelkopoulos, the sneeze

Coloured illustrated leaflet produced by Aboriginal Affairs, Victoria describing Aboriginal Freshwater shell middens. Brief descriptions are given of the role of freshwater mussels in Aboriginal life and instructions given on what to do if middens are found.Coloured illustrated leaflet produced by Aboriginal Affairs, Victoria describing Aboriginal Freshwater shell middens. aborigines, middens, mussels

Silver coloured case with what appears to be "H" inscribed and date 24/11/41. Attached to the top and at the bottom Gold and Blue RAAF emblem. Metal opening clip on right hand side hinged on leftAppears to be engraved "H" and date 24/11/41. RAAF

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Monday 23/1/2016, titled "What's Happening - Hitlist" in an item advertising the BTM's operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade on Sunday. Gives details of the operation times and fares.horse tram, btm, events

Black and white photograph. Ground floor acing south towards Lonsdale street in what was the cafe and in 2015 is the Breacan office. Wires hang from roof. Wheelbarrow in middle of frame. Taken during restoration inspection.historic buildings, building construction, cultural structures and establishments

Booklet - 8 pages, folded foolscap sheets with colour front cover titled "A few words about your Union", published by the Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employee's Association, AMOTEA - provides advice to new members on the union. Provides a description of the Union, its Officials, Delegates, what it does for members, information on the Award, Leave, Worker Compensation, Injury and illness, protecting your rights (what to do) and do and don'ts. On the rear cover is a list of officials, elected positions, delegates and non traffic delegates. Printed c1980.trams, tramways, unions, officers, delegates, awards, atmoea

There are records of members of the Helmers family attending Bendoc State School. George Helmers was a prospector who mined all the gold from the dry gullies that ran into Bendoc. George was born in 1866, in Bombala, New South Wales, Australia. He was married to Euphemia Lock, born on October 19 1870, in Bendoc Upper, Victoria, Australia.This photograph is associated with early settlers of Bendoc, East Gippsland.A large black / white photograph of a man standing in front of a wooden cottage. there is a horse beside him, a woman standing on a verandah in the background and on the left is a clothes line with what seem to be nappies pegged out. There is also a copy of the original. on back - "George Helmers, Errinundra"helmers-george-bendoc

Photograph - black & white. A portrait of a older woman and a cat, the cat standing on it's back legs It was known that Lydia had cats and she loved cats and by looking at what Lydia's estate gave to the Historical Sociey, is this Lydia?person, individual, pethard family, photograph. pethard family. female portrait with a cat.

Aulsebrook Collection: Bendigo Motor Cycle Club: Open Scramble -Ravenswood Park Reserve -September 11th 1977 -A5 paper booklet -Lists of name of officials and riders -Lists of heats/what they're called -18pages

Phonograph record, black shellac with a black and gold Zonophone label. A side: What are the Wild Waves Saying? B side: Life's Dream is O'er. Artists: Messrs Ernest Pike & Walter Miller (English duet with orchestra).

Photograph ( proof 42) of an unknown man in casual clothes. He is seated on a log and is holding what appears to be a walking stick He is of Aboriginal descent. Two trees and a fence line and cleared paddock can be seen in the backgroundperson, individual, aboriginal, koori, log, individual

Black and white photo of porch tiles of Edgar Fredrick Walker home in Benares Street, Mitcham (Walker Estate) at what is now the home of Dr. Inches. These tiles were inspired by visit to India made by E.E. Walkerwalker estate, walker, edgar edwardes, edgar frederick, benares street mitcham, inches, dr., australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd.

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 27/3/1973 of the BTPS seeking public support for donations and support for its works. Describe the purpose of the BTPS, what it has done and its future planning and that donations are tax deductible.date in blue ink of "27/3/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, fund raising

Colour image, laminated, shows brick building, arched windows, double doorway, pediment on top of entry. On back of photo : Platform Number 2, what the original platform number 1 was like before the fire of 1965.railways, bendigo to melbourne, platform number 2

Colour photograph. Ground floor facing south towards Lonsdale street. Entrances show where access corridors were to connect demolished buildings. What was the cafe and in 2015 is the Breacan office. Taken during restoration inspectionhistoric buildings, building construction, cultural structures and establishments

Colour photograph. Ground floor acing south west into QVWC tower in what was to be the cafe. Entrances show access corridors to ormer towers. New structure for roof seen with black tarp. Taken during restoration inspectionbuilding construction, historic buildings, cultural structures and establishments