The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two typed pages titled ' The Duties of a Chairman A Talk by N. J. Oliver to Bendigo Junior Chamber of Commerce. 7 Sep 1959.' The talk is sub headed: Summary of Chairman's duties, Desirable qualities, Why chairmen are necessary, The reasons for organisation, Standing orders, rules of debate and chairman's legal powers, Generally accepted procedures, The minutes, and Motions and amendments.clubs and associations, sport, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo junior chamber of commerce. meeting procedure.

Booklet produced for the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce & Industries 7 ROUTES sightseeing in and around Bendigo Black & white, 32 page booklet, plus extrended cover Two maps on inside front (Bendigo route) and rear (District routes) covers Four half-day routes * 1st Bendigo, * 2nd Eppalock etc. * 3rd Castlemaine & * 7th Whipstick Hill Three day routes * 4th Maryborough etc., * 5th Kyneton, Daylesford, etc., * 6th Wedderburn, etc.Hedges & Bell, Maryborough

These two pencils have been marked with names to serve as advertising items and souvenirs. One is from Zanos’ Elite Café of 80 Liebig Street. This café operated in the 1950s and 60s. The other is from the Jaycee 20th Victorian Zone Conference of 1965 held in Warrnambool. The Warrnambool Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) was established in the early 1950s to advance business and encourage civic leadership in its members. The Briquette Company was a sponsor of the 1965 Conference.These pencils are of minor interest as examples of advertising techniques used in the second half of the 20th century. Today the souvenir item is more likely to be in the form of a biro or a computer accessoryThese are two circular lead pencils, one advertising Zanos’ Elite Café, which is unsharpened and silver in colour and one advertising the Jaycee 20th Victorian Zone Conference of 1965 and Briquettes which is of white and red colouring.1. ‘Zanos’ Elite Café, 80 Liebig Street, Warrnambool, Phone 2236’ 2. ‘ Jaycee 20th Victorian Zone Conference, Warrnambool, 1965, Bernie Briquette says- Enjoy the Friendly Warmth of Briquettes’ zanos’ elite café, warrnambool jaycees, warrnambool

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

State Library of South Australia.Black and white photographic reproduction of earlier photograph. Depicting 2-storey bluestone building on a corner with door in left side, framed by double columns. Lamp on street corner and three figures (children ?) leaning against iron rail fence set in bluestone base.Front: A.N.Z. (Formerly Union) Bank. Cnr Percy & Julia Streets (typed label, top centre). Back: B21766/98 (pencil, upper left). State Library of South Australia Photographic Section. Order No. A16493 (stamp, centre).anz bank, commerce, banking, portland, bluestone building

Magazine. Harry Biggs Collection. No 8, March 1964. A small white booklet published under the name of Numismatic Publications by The Hawthorn Press. Accounts pertaining to the history of coins & notes in Australia & Ireland. Also included is article on Australian tokens including Eaglehawk & Bendigo in general.cottage, miners, commerce, harry biggs collection, numisma

8 copies of cardboard tags which are to be attached to the entries in the 'King Cohn Bottle Top Work of Art ' Competition. There are a choice of 3 categories to choose from, they are; 'Crown', 'King Cohn', and ' Free Choice'. On the reverse side there is a form for the Name address and age of the contestants. The printing on the tags is in redcommerce, advertising, competition tags, cohn brothers , king cohn

LEDGER OWNED AND PRODUCED BY WALTER LEONARD WHO LIVE IN CANTERBURY STREET, CLUNES. VIC. MR. LEONARD WAS A DROVER. BARBARA MILLAR IS HIS GRANDAUGHTERGREEN PELLUM BOUND LEDGER WITH DARK BINDING 1900-1901. LEDGER OWNED BY WALTER LEONARD - BARBARA MILLAR'S GRANDFATHER WHO WAS A DROVERLEDGER FOR 1900 - 1901 GRAY HORSE IN BOOKlocal history, book, commerce, accounts, ledger

Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph showing view of a vineyard with the winery in the background.On back of card: "Morris's Vineyard"rutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, morris winery, vineyard

Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Histroical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of Main Street, Rutherglen looking east from the Drummond Street intersection. The Cumberland Hotel is on the right.rutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, main street, cumberland hotel

Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of Lake King in Rutherglen Parkrutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, lake king, rutherglen park

Page 7 and 8 of the Centenary issue of the Ballarat Courier. Page 7 - features In Retrospect, Highlights of Ballarat story (August to December), John Hollway & Sons (Radio Receivers). Page 8 - "Down Times Corridor" by Major General R.E.Williams (photo of VR loco) and an advertisement - "Boyd's" - drapers and outfitters. See also items 198, 199 and 200. Image scans added 14-9-2013 and record checked.trams, tramways, ballarat, centenaries, commerce