Letter written on a scrap of paper and dated 12 February 1872 saying the letter with its had arrived. He had sent a post office order for 16/- and he wants acknowledgement of the receipt. He hasn't sent his card, but if necessary he will. Part where signature was has been torn off.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr pleasant, clarke, smyth

Letter written on white paper and dated Sept 1st 1872. Writer mentions he is writing in answer to a letter he received. He also sent a one pound note to pay his Contribution. He now encloses another one pound note to pay his Contribution. Signed Nicholas Langdon.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, nicholas langdon

Note on white paper from Surgeon, James Eadie of Viewbend High St Sandhurst dated Sept 11 / 72 to The sec Court King of Forest certifying that G. ?outon declared himself on the sick Fund of Ct. Perservance on Aug 22nd 1872 and has been under treatment for an injury to his foot.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, viewbend, g:outon, ct perseverance, james eadie, court king of the forest

From a group of items re ártist, poet and four-navy veteran James Conder 1872-1954: .07 - Hand drawn pictures of "Cerberus" .08 - Drawing of sailing ship with annotations naming all sail types .09 - Hand illustrated sheet from "Under Canvas - Notes from a sailor's log"armed services - navy, transport - shipping, james bryance conder, royal australian navy, royal navy squadron, victorian navy, royal australian naval college, australian merchant navy

Town Hall completed 1872. Thomas Moore statue erected 1889. No evidence of electric trams indicates the photograph is pre-1905.Previously unknown image of Ballarat. The set and its subjects indicate these images were produced to promote Ballarat and were perhaps aimed at tourists.Ballarat Town Hall, se corner Sturt and Armstrong Streets, image not dated. gas lamps, statue

Albert Key (1872-1921) was a brother of Ada Ingram (nee Key) Cabinet Photo The "Elite" Photographers, 150 Elizabeth St., MelbourneOn back in pencil Albert Keyalbert key, elite photographers 150 elizabeth st melbourne, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

Year taken 1912-1913. Married to Arthur Redding Brent. Born 1872 Died East Malvern 1956. Buried Brighton Cemetery.B/W photograph. Lady hair turning grey - Lace around throat of white short sleeve blouse. Dark coloured top(see through) with collar. Age of Ada approximately 40years. portrait

Year taken 1912-1913. Married to Arthur Redding Brent. Born 1872 Died East Malvern 1956. Buried Brighton Cemetery.Two B/W photographs in brown frame with gold trim. Samuel wearing white shirt with jacket. Has beard. Mary is sitting at table. Details of Birth, Baptism & parents on back of photograph of Samuel. Details of Mary with birth - London 1849. Nee Rowe on back of the photo. portrait

Derelict rear of building built as Bridge Store in 1872 for Peter Johnson, later Wylie's Building and a furniture store. Photo taken for the Museum.Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. Building appears derelict and disused. Not all the building is in the photo. Old rainwater tank on RH side, part of the roof is missing and the beams are exposed. Gas tank/hot water service in corner in the centre of the photo. Single door to the right of the gas tank and double doors to the left.bridge store, peter johnson, wylie's building, business

This artwork was created by French artist Edmé Jean Pigal (1798-1872) as part of a series entitled 'Album comique de pathologie pittoresque'.A framed print depicting a scene from a music room. On the left, a man is waving a violin and bow sitting in front of a music stand. On the right, another man has his hand on his chest and is coughing. A piano, string instruments and sheet music are visible in in the background, and a cello is depicted in the foreground. Text printed above image reads 'ALBUM COMIQUE'. Text printed below artwork reads 'Ambroise Tardieu Editeur & du Battain, No 12/ / Lith. de Langlume & de l'Abbaye No. 4. Larger text printed at the bottom of the artwork gives the title of the artwork: 'L'Asthme'. The print is mounted on card and framed in a gold painted wooden frame. There are two small stickers from Gibson's Auctioneers attached to the rear of the artwork. Two D-ring fittings and a wire are attached to the back of the frame for hanging.

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Watch and clock: James Pickens established his business prior to 1872. In 1901 he was listed as ''watch and clock'' maker. He made and repaired English and colonial jewellery to order. The premises were on the High Street and Sailors Gully Road junction. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Letter written on cream paper and dated 27 Decr 1872. Letter refers to contributions and Sick Pay for Bro Hollow, Bro J. H. Gribble, and Bro Doney. Signed by Thos. K. Pearce, Secty and was written to W. B. Evans. Court Freedom AOF No. 3014 Clunes Impression in the top left corner.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court freedom aof, bro hollow, j h gribble, br doney, thos k pearce, w b evans

Receipt from Court Industry, East Collingwood, dated 11 March 1872, for P.O. Order for 7/4 and four pence in stamps on account of Br. Edward Saunders. Has Court Industry, Collingwood A.O.F. 3006 impression stamp. Court Industry address was the Earl of Zetland Hotel, Stanley St, East Collingwood.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, edward saunders, willm evans, earl of zetland hotel east collingwood

Blue paper dated Jan 19th 1872. I hereby Certify that Alfred Clear of Marong is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Alfred Clear declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, alfred clear, h l atkinson, j brockley

Jane Hamilton applied for a licence for the Queen's Arms hotel in Quarry Hill in Dec. 1872. It also provided 8 rooms for boarding of gentlemen. Jane was the wife of James Hamilton jnr. who, until 1872, had been in partnership with his father, James snr. at Hamilton and Son, wholesale stationers and general merchants of Hargreaves St., Bendigo. At this time there was a conveyance five times a day between the Queen's Arms and the Shamrock hotel.A letter written to the Bendigo Advertiser by E.V. Gray; the letter was published on 09/06/1972. The letter is titled: "Plea to keep verandah of old Bendigo hotel". The hotel mentioned is the Queen's Arms in Quarry Hill. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.In pencil at the bottom 9/6/72 B'go Advertiserqueen's arms, bendigo hotel

Large Barn in photograph was moved by Samuel Amess, who had purchased Churchill Island on 1 June, 1872, from Hastings in the early 1880s.Coloured photograph showing large barn in background. Rusty machinery in foreground. ?Well in background.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island

This photo was probably taken before her marriage to Arthur Redding Brent Born 1872 Died East Malvern 1956. Buried Brighton Cemetery.B/W photograph. Lady's hair is done up on top of her head. Right arm is resting on a pot with flowers at the bottom. Dress. High neckline with brooch at her throat. Buttons down front beading on shoulders and around hip. Left arm is holding a flower. portrait

William Ackland (1872-1953) was the senior, charter member of the Australian Stamp Dealers Association, having operated a stamp business in Melbourne for 60 years.Paper and cellophane holder for stamps retailed by William Ackland of 267 Collins Street. The front of the packet contains advertising information about the seller. The reverse includes printed calculators.philately, william ackland - 267 collins street - melbourne (vic)

Account written on blue paper with printed letterhead and dated June 25 1872. Court King of the Forest Dr. to The Bendigo United District. March To 1 Report, Miscellany 1/3, 1 ?ht Cash Book 1/-/-, May & June Funeral Regalia 1/-/-, May 250 Envelopes 5/-. Total £2/6/3.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Blue paper dated Jan 30th 1872. I hereby Certify that Matthew Burke of Barnard St. is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by M. Burke declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, matthew burke, h l atkinson, j brockley

Blue paper dated Feb 10th 1872. I hereby Certify that Daniel Herbert of Iron Bark is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Chas. Lear declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, daniel herbert, h l atkinson, j brockley

Blue paper dated Feby 10th 1872. I hereby Certify that Chas. Lear of New Chum is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Chas. Lear declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, charles lear, h l atkinson, j brockley

Blue paper dated Feb 25th 1872. I hereby Certify that Chas. Marquand of New Chum is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Chas. Marquand declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, chas marquand, h l atkinson, j brockley

Blue paper dated Feb 6th 1872. I hereby Certify that Joseph French of Specimen Hill is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Jos. French declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, joseph french, h l atkinson, j brockley

Letter from F A Butcher, Wangaratta (25/7/1971) re offer of a copy of The Bendigo Goldfields Registry 1872 and information about late grandfather John Butcher, miller (Webbs Flour Mill, , Runnymede Flour Mills - Elmore and father A J Butcher (also miller). Reply from Sec BHS accepting 'loan' of the Registry.F.A. Butcherperson, individual, john butcher, john butcher, webbs flour mill, bendigo goldfield registry

Crime cards were used by police to record an offenders personal details, their offense, arrest and release or transfer. These crime cards are from Ballarat region, 1872. White paper card, stamped form, filled out in ink. crime, criminal record, police, victoria police, goldfields, ballarat, crime card

Derelict rear of building built as Bridge Store in 1872 for Peter Johnson, later Wylie's Building and a furniture store. Photo taken for the Museum by R. Brownjohn.Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. Building appears derelict and disused. Part of the roof is missing on the lower section and the beams are exposed. Verandah is sagging. Gas tank/hot water service in corner in the centre of the photo. Single door to the right of the gas tank and double doors to the left. One large and one small window in the upstairs section. Chimney on LH side of upper storey.bridge store, peter johnson, wylie's building, charlton, business

The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in Kennington. Councillor Michael Brennan held roles of Shire Secretary and Clark of Works until around 1998 when his son R. B. Brennan was appointed Assistant Secretary and then Shire Secretary to assist his father with the work load during his later years. Michael Brennan remained Clerk of Works until his death at which time his son was appointed to the duties previously held by his father. Framed black and white head and shoulder portrait of Councillor Brennan with hand coloured and drawn detail. Profile to left. Cut oval brown mount decorated with text and flowers. Hand written title top and lower centreStrathfieldsaye / Shire Council / W H Robinson / Photo / Bendigo / J H B Gribble / Michael Brennan / President 1869 - 70. 1871 - 2. 1872 - 3 / Secretary 1882 to 1900 / Engineer & Valuator 1882 to 1902strathfieldsaye shire council, councillor brennan, president of strathfieldsaye shire

The Homestead was probably built about 1872 when Samuel Amess became the owner of Churchill Island. A large weatherboard construction with bay windows and corrugated iron roofing.Coloured photograph showing the homestead on Churchill Island. Bay windowed rooms projecting forward on either side of the verandah. Not the sundial in the foreground.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island