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Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFCATE, FRAMED
... Survey Regt. Signed by JCH Jeffrey, Mayor. Bendigo Survey ...Certificate of Freedom of entry to Bendigo granted to A.H.Q Survey Regt. Signed by JCH Jeffrey, Mayor.Certificate and frame. Frame - gold tinted wooden frame, rectangular, glass. Certificate - Parchment, white, printing possibly old gothic style, black ink. City of Bendigo seal is red and embossed. Survey Regiment crest and City of Bendigo crest. bendigo, survey regiment, svy, freedom -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Bendigo Advertiser, "Somebody tries to "pinch" a Birney", 24/10/1972
... , with the agreement of the City of Bendigo, quoting Mayor Cr J P Pearce..., with the agreement of the City of Bendigo, quoting Mayor Cr J P Pearce ...Newspaper report on the issue of the disposal of former SEC Bendigo trams following the closure of the system. The Adelaide-based tramway museum (AETM) was allocated Birney No. 29 by the SEC and agreed to by the Minister for Fuel and Power Mr Balfour. When they tried to collect it, the loading was stopped, with the agreement of the City of Bendigo, quoting Mayor Cr J P Pearce. The newspaper gives the background to the issue of the retention by Bendigo of the former SEC fleet. Following this action, no other tramcars that had been allocated at the time left Bendigo. In 1975, the Government paid the Bendigo Trust to reconstruct a Birney that had been scrapped before the closure of the Bendigo system which was given to the AETM. See the AETM website for further details - tram 303. Story by Barry Cail. See item 8779 for the Herald Sun report of the same date. On the bottom left-hand corner of page 2, (see second image) is an item titled "Question on Tourist Trams", outlining several questions that Mr Floyd (Labour, Williamstown) will ask the Minister of Transport Mr Wilcox about the operation of Tourist trams, safety and insurance, and whether tourist trams will run in Ballarat.Yields information about the Bendigo system following closure and the retention of tramcars.Newspaper - page 1 of The Bendigo Advertiser 24/10/1972 - newsprintbendigo, tramcars, aetm, birney tramcars, tram 29, tram 303, adelaide, tramcar disposals, ballarat, tourist trams, safety -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Booklet, City of Bendigo, City of Bendigo Report to Ratepayers 1969 - 1970, 1970
... City of Bendigo Mayor Jeffrey Black, white and blue printed ...Black, white and blue printed fold out brochure reporting to the community on council spending. city of bendigo, mayor jeffrey -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Artwork, other - Illuminated Letter of Appreciation, Frederick. de Kock, To the Hon R Clark M.L.A.J.P, 21 September, 1881
... the Bendigo Portrait Rooms. Mayor City of Sandhurst Councillor Robert ...Robert Clark was a self educated man who had arrived in Australia with his step father to take up mining in 1854. He worked in several local mines and being familiar with the hardships associated with mining life, helping to establish the eight hour day for miners. Robert married Sarah Jane Kernaghan in 1862 and together they had nine children. Robert Clark was first elected in 1872 and remained a councillor until his death in 1883. He died aged 41 years. This elaborate Letter of Appreciation was hand drawn and painted by artist and photographer Frederick de Kock who was associated with Mr N Caire's photographic Studio, View Place and by 1882 was producing and teaching hand painting on ceramics. In 1883 he advertised as a photographer with his own studio on the corner of Mitchell and King Street, which was later named the Bendigo Portrait Rooms. 180.1 Donated by Jenny Taylor; 180.2 Organisational created. Illuminated Letter of Appreciation in shape of arched window. From Sandhurst Pioneer Co-Operative Co Limited to Robert Clark. Hand drawn and painted on card. Signed by eight directors.mayor city of sandhurst, councillor robert clark, mayor clark, mayor of the city of sandhurst -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Department of Infrastructure, "Fast Rail Links to Regional Centres", Feb. 2002
Pamphlet - 8 pages, centre stapled, full colour printed on heavy paper, titled "Fast Rail Links to Regional Centres", dated February 2002, outlining the Fast Rail to the regions, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Latrobe Valley by the Labour government as part of its "Linking Victoria" program. Has a image of the proposed Velocity of the front cover Has a forward by Steve Bracks, Peter Batchelor. Covers journey times, benefits, statement by David Vendy, Mayor of Ballarat, train services, benefits, land requirements safety and timetable for construction and contacts. Made by the Rail Projects Group of the Department of Infrastructure.trams, tramways, ballarat, railways, timetables, vline -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Lydia Chancellor collection: Home of George Pethard
George Pethard (1885-1961) was born in Ballarat. His father, George, established a soft drink factory in Numurkah, producing "Taraxale". George Jnr., joined his fathers firm in 1898 and moved the factory to Bendigo in 1909. In 1909 he married Hilda Leed. His interests expanded and by 1918 he was an auctioneer in Rochester before becoming a real estate agent in Bendigo in 1921. His business empire expanded to include a Ford dealership and a service station in Bendigo in 1924. In 1938 he became a Bendigo councillor, a position he held for 20 years. During this time he served as Mayor in 1940,1947 and 1951.A black and white photograph and a colour drawing of Cr. George Pethard home in High Street, Golden Square. Date unknown. Both are glued to a piece of cardboard.private home, george pethard, high street, golden square -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Connelly,Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley and Balmer Image
... to the Bendigo Council and was elected as Mayor 16th Aug 1887. He... and was elected as Mayor 16th Aug 1887. He was the first Bendigo born ...Thomas Jefferson Connelly (1858-18/10/1892) Son of Thomas James Connelly a well known JP at Inglewood. Admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court in 1880. Started own business as a solicitor in 1883 at Albion Chambers, View Street. By 1887 he had joined with George Henry Tatchell and in 1889 they moved their firm to Williamson Street. On 8th Jan 1885 he was elected to the Bendigo Council and was elected as Mayor 16th Aug 1887. He was the first Bendigo born Mayor and the youngest. He served on the committee of the Bendigo hospital and the Mechanics Institute and was a prominent member of the ANA. He was also a Captain of a local militia force. He married Frances Cresswell Reynolds and they had 3 children who were very young when they were left fatherless in 1892. Thomas died in Kerang, following an epileptic fit. He was attending a case at the time. He is buried at the Bendigo Public Cemetery. George Henry Tatchell was the son of Thomas Tatchell JP of Inglewood. He was admitted as an attorney by the Supreme Court in 1887 and formed a partnership with Thomas Jefferson Connelly 22/9/1887. By 1894, their practice had been joined by Adam George Dunlop. In 1904 he was elected president of the Bendigo Bar Association. George was a very bowler and was part of an Australian team that travelled to Britain in 1930, where he won the Veteran Pairs Competition competing with his brother William. He retired to “Woodford”, Toorak. Adam George Dunlop (1864 – 28/2/1921) Son of Andrew McBride Dunlop. He married Marion Ethel Nicholls, a widow in 1905. Admitted as a solicitor, proctor and conveyancer in 1892. When Thomas Connelly died, his will stated that his share in the law firm was to be sold and if it was sold to Dunlop, he would have 3 years to pay for. This clearly happened and by 1894 the firm was known as Connelly, Tatchell and Dunlop.He continued to work for the firm Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley and Balmer for 25 years and retired several months before his death, to “Milltara”, Glyndon Ave., Brighton. He was heavily involved in the Sandhurst Mechanics Institute and served as president in 1899 and 1901. He was treasurer of the Zenith Lodge of Masons in 1907. He was president of the ANA in 1896 and president of the Bendigo Law Association in 1907. Whilst in Bendigo, the family lived in “Millewa”, Kangaroo Flat. Jonathon Smalley (1873-21/8/1961) Son of Peter, a mining investor and his wife Ellen. 1899 married Catherine Horsemann Manning with whom he had four children. Jonathon proved proficient in sign language when he stepped into a court case where the defendant was hearing impaired. In 1904 he was the president of the Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute. Other community postings included Vice President of Bendigo Football Association (1909), President Bendigo ANA (1899), Councilor for Eaglehawk Borough (1904- ), elected Mayor of Eaglehawk (1909),and President of Bendigo Law Association (1910). Jonathon and his wife resided at “Overton”, View Street, Bendigo (now Harry Little Childcare Centre). Jonathon was a champion Lawn bowler, winning the Country Singles Championship in 1913. He is buried at the Bendigo Cemetery. Sydney Raeburn Balmer (1869 – 24/11/1938) Sydney was the son of Robert and Elizabeth Balmer. He married Catherine HAswell McDonald in 1905 and they later lived in Lily Street, Bendigo. After qualifying as a barrister and solicitor, he was initially employed as a barrister for Mr Cussen (later a judge) for 2 years. He then spent 9 years working in Melbourne before joining the firm to be thenceforth known as Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley and Balmer from 31sdt Dec. 1909 Black and White newspaper photograph of five Tatchell Brothers attending a cricket match. Undatedsolicitors, justice of the peace, councillors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Jeweller's order book
MESSRS. PRESCOTT AND DAWE. THEIR NEW PREMISES. Article The Bendigo Independent (Vic. 1891 1918)Thursday 15 December 1910 Page 2 MESSRS. PRESCOTT AND DAWE. Messrs. Prescott and Dawe, jewellers and opticians, established business in Mitchell street, Bendigo, in 1887, and so rapidly did their clients increase that they soon gained a top reptation for introducing the best workmanship in every branch. The firm’s goods are always unique and artistic. They have manufactured endless presents, notable amongst which are the civic gifts presented annually to the mayor and mayoress for the time being, the mayoral chain and the late Mr. George Lansell’s medallion, and presents to leading citizens throughout the State. Their new business premises at the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves streets are now ready. They make an imposing addition to the architecture of the city. The elevations to Mitchell and Hargreaves street have been well treated in every detail and carried out in the renaissance style. Order book used by Prescott & Dawe, Jeweller's of Bendigo. Black cover. Account book with 66pp with ruled blue lines and red column lines. The book contains handwritten quotes for production of medals and badges. The pages include details of colours, materials and words. Quotes accompanied by hand drawn designs drawn onto the pages or on separate pieces of paper or card pasted into the book. Several loose designs also included. The last two pages include list of suppliers and manufacturers. First entry April 1925 for Quarry Hill Golf Club badges. Last entry 1963 for St Mary's College enamelled badges with brooch pins. Neville King Collectionjewellers, medals, badges, prescott & dawe, designs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Souvenir program
... of servicemen by the citizens of Bendigo. Program includes addresses... of Bendigo. Program includes addresses by Mayor, a tableau by 300 ...Recognition of service by Bendigo Citizens of World War II servicemen on return homeBifold souvenir program on stiff card for the welcome home of servicemen by the citizens of Bendigo. Program includes addresses by Mayor, a tableau by 300 school children, ball and sports program. "Bendigo Citizens gratefully acknowledge your service and warmly welcome you home". Saturday July 20th 1949. world war ii, welcome back -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Freedom of the Borough of Eaglehawk, Bendigo Modern Press, 1984
A5 - 4 page stapled pamphlet (pale green cover), "Conferring of Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Eaglehawk 1984" Ceremony of Conferring the Distinction of the Borough of Eaglehawk on Mr. Albert Leslie Roy M.B.E. in the Eaglehawk Town Hall 1984. Conferred by Councillor Gary Thorn J.P. Mayor. Town Clerk Mr. John Mathews. Full page B&W photo of Mr. Roy on 2nd page. The back page includes a history Honorary Freemen. borough of eaglehawk, albert leslie roy mbe, gary thorn- mayor, honorary freemen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter to Mr Llewellyn from Alma Twentyman, 1970-1990 estimated
Letter to Mr Llewellyn from Alma Twentyman - hand written. Subject of the letter is her great grandfather Green who was a mayor of Eaglehawk and her grandfatherThomas Davies.history, bendigo, eaglehawk, allan llewellyn collection -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Book - Borough of Eaglehawk 1993 - 1997, Visitors, 1990
This Visitors Book records visits and events which took place at the Eaglehawk Chambers and Hall. During the years 1990 to 1993 the Borough of Eaglehawk hosted various civic receptions for local community groups and individuals including the Eaglehawk Meals on Wheels Committee, the Eaglehawk Under 12 Football team who were 1990 Premiers of Bendigo Junior Football League, Mr Gary Bish - Recipeint of the National Pottery Award and the Eaglehawk Citizens Band, Australian 'C' Grade National Marching Champions 1991.Leather covered bound volume recording visitation to the Borough between 1990 - 1993. Title deboss on font cover. Metal corners rhs front and back covers. Hand written entries detailing peoples names and addresses and comments about their visit. Visitorsborough of eaglehawk, eaglehawk town hall, borough of eaglehawk mayor -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Mayor's Key, City of Bendigo, c 1980
... attached to bow. Barrel has the word 'Bendigo' on one side...Bendigo / Mayor's Key... of Greater Bendigo Ceremonial item Bendigo / Mayor's Key Heavy ...Key's to the City and Mayor's Key are medieval traditions meant to confer trust and honor; it grows from the medieval walled city whose gates were guarded during the day and locked at night. The key symbolizes the freedom of the recipient to enter and leave the city at will, as a trusted friend of city residents. This key has the symbol of the poppet head which was used widely during the 1980's to symbolise the City of Bendigo.Heavy oversized skeleton key with blue and yellow ribbon attached to bow. Barrel has the word 'Bendigo' on one side and 'Mayor's Key' on the other. Bit has an image of a poppet head on both sides.Bendigo / Mayor's Keycity of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Newspaper, Shire of Marong, Upfront, c 1989
... structure for the Bendigo region." Marong mayor Robert Hynes... structure for the Bendigo region." Marong mayor Robert Hynes ...Marong was first incorporated as a road district on 27 August 1861, and became a shire on 23 December 1864. On 1 October 1915, the Borough of Raywood, which was gazetted on 17 January 1865 on 23.31 square kilometres of land 28 kilometres north of Bendigo was united with Marong. On 1 October 1990, the Shire of Marong became a rural city, under the Local Government Act 1989. In a report on 17 February 1994, the Local Government Board recommended that the five councils in the Bendigo region merge to form a "super city", with a population of about 81,000. Marong, Eaglehawk and Huntly had earlier objected to the proposal, and the Board noted a weak no vote against the merger proposal in a referendum in the region; about 70% had voted against, but with a turnout of between 30% and 40% of eligible voters. The three councils filed a writ in the Supreme Court, alleging failure to follow process by the Minister for Local Government, Roger Hallam, but by the time the new "super city" was announced, the writ had not yet been heard, and on 24 March 1994, the Rural City of Marong successfully applied for an injunction blocking the publication of the gazette the following day abolishing the five councils and appointing three commissioners. The government responded by introducing legislation, the City of Greater Bendigo Bill 1994, to Parliament, to effectively override the Supreme Court action, with Hallam saying "the bill would make clear that the Government is determined to achieve its objective for a more efficient municipal structure for the Bendigo region." Marong mayor Robert Hynes described the action as "terribly disappointing", adding, "One way or another, I believe it does mean an end to our fight... it seems the Government are above the law to me." On 6 April 1994, Marong voted to drop the Supreme Court action, effectively in doing so voting itself out of existence, and on 7 April 1994, the Rural City of Marong was abolished, and along with the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk and the Shires of Huntly and Strathfieldsaye, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo. On 29 April 1994, the Minister confirmed the Bill was not being proceeded with. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rural_City_of_MarongEight page newspaper style council newsletter providing community updates, news and information. shire of marong, city of greater bendigo amalgamation, councillor phillip eddy, rural city of marong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR SOUVENIR 1900, 1900
Front cover of a souvenir booklet from the 1900 Bendigo Easter Fair showing photographs of the Mayor Cr S.H.McGowan & Cr H.M.Marks, Hospital & Asylum, on reverse photo of Easter Fair and Chinese Committees, written in ink Mrs E M Bell 22 Victoria St Bendigo.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: VARIOUS CORRESPONDENCE: CITY OF BENDIGO
... Bendigo Arts Council commending Mayor and Councillors on decision... Bendigo Arts Council commending Mayor and Councillors on decision ...Various correspondence: City of Bendigo: From City of Bendigo 15/6/1977 re Investigation of Buildings and Sites suitable for the establishment of a Community Arts Activity Centre (with handwritten annotations); City of Bendigo invitation to a 'Bendigo Community Day' in Rosalind Park March 1979; City of Bendigo re date for Bendigo Arts Council to present a Variety Performance (attached is handwritten program for concert 18/3/19790; draft letter to Town Clerk from Bendigo Arts Council commending Mayor and Councillors on decision to seek land for a Cultural and Arts Centre (undated); Letter (17/8/1995) from City of Greater Bendigo re proposal to establish an annual sculpture prize with attachment providing detail of proposal. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NOTES ON ''TOWER MEMORIAL STONE'' ST PAULS CHURCH, BENDIGO, 27/07/1978
Handwritten notes on ''Tower Memorial Stone'' - St Pauls Church, Bendigo, dated 27-7-1978. Author (difficult to read - ?? Stone?). Workmen re-laying floor of porch uncovered part of this stone. Article provides text of what was visible on the stone as well as quote from 'old records' about the same stone. Mention of McFinn, Monumental Mason; Duglad McDougall (Mayor). Also costs and description of the stone itself.document, names of bendigo pioneers, tower memorial stone, tower memorial stone. st pauls church. duglad mcdougall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: LUNCHEON MENU
... , Friday, June 4th, 1920. Town Hall, Bendigo. J.H. Curnow, Mayor...Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Yellow card with gold print. On the front of the menu is a picture of green and gold wattle and the words 'MENU Luncheon on the occasion of the visit of H.R.H. Edward, Prince of Wales, to Bendigo, Friday, June 4th, 1920. Town Hall, Bendigo. J.H. Curnow, Mayor.' On the inside is the menu. Bolton Bros., Printers Bendigo.person, individual, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, menu, person, individual, official, ephemera, luncheon, civic mementoes, food, h.r.h. edward, prince of wales -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; LUNCHEON PROGRAMME
... of Bendigo. A. Harkness, Mayor. Surrounding this in gold print... of Bendigo. A. Harkness, Mayor. Surrounding this in gold print ...A light green programme with gold print. On the front cover are the words 'Luncheon, Town Hall, Bendigo 9/12/'09. In honor of the first official visit of His Excellency The Governor of Victoria, Sir Thomas Gibson-Carmichael. Bart. K.C.M.G., To The City of Bendigo. A. Harkness, Mayor. Surrounding this in gold print is the insignia of the City of Bendigo and illustrations of flowers. On the inside is the menu and on the back cover is the Toast List and Orchestral Selections 'under the Conductorship of Mr. A. Stewart.' Cambridge & Young, Printers, Bendigo.person, government, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, menu, programme, program, luncheon, town hall bendigo, city of bendigo, civic mementoes, ephemeral, official, individual, person, sir thomas gibson-carmichael -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; OFFICIAL INVITATION
A cream invitation with the words, 'To meet Their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Tennyson. The Lord Mayor of Melbourne & Lady Gillott request the honour of the company of Mr & Mrs. J.H. Curnow at a Ball at the Town Hall, on Monday 19th October, 1903 at 8.30 o'clock. The favor of an early answer is particularly requested addressed to the Town Clerk. On receipt of acceptance an Entrée Card will be sent.'event, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, mayoral ball, dancing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CORNISH COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAHS OF BENDIGO HOMES WITH CORNISH CONNECTIONS
Collection of photographs of Bendigo homes with Cornish connections: a. ''Helston'' - home of Richard Jennsion at Long Gully (with separate Obit. Attached - faded (over-exposed?) photo of front/side of house; b. ''Reawla'' - front of wooden house with very prominent palm trees behind picket fence - annotation in writing: '' named after Cornish village (now gone)'' (meaning??); c. front/side photo of ''Fentongrove'' California Gully - former home of Richard Williams - has separate portrait of bearded gent - no name but presumably Richard Williams? D. front/side photo of former home of John Harvey, Golden Square on un-named street corner (accompanied by copy of head & shoulders portrait of Mr John Harvey (poor quality); e. ''Cambourne'', brick home of Ambrose Dunstan, Long Gully with heavily treed garden. Accompanied by a copy of poor quality (newspaper) photo of ''The late Mr A Dunstan (taken when he was Mayor)''; f. front of brick home ''St Leonards'', Don Street, home of Charles Perry; g. copy of photograph of David Lanyon and wife Augusta in front of their miners cottage, Ophir Street. Some printed detail re the couple attached to photo copy.bendigo, history, historical homes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LETTER ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF CONGRATULATIONS
Letter with Commonwealth of Australia, Attorney-General's Office letterhead to the Mayor acknowledging receipt of Congratulations. Dated Sept 28 03. Also a photocopy of letter.government, state, letter acknowledging receipt of congratulations, j h curnow, premier deakin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CORNISH COLLECTION: PORTRAIT AND OBELISK RELATING TO JOHN PRAED
Photograph. Portrait and obelisk relating to John Praed: a. Photograph of portrait of standing John Praed ''one of the many Cornish mayors and councillors of Eaglehawk and Bendigo, who died while in office'' typed beneath photo; b. Photo of obelisk with the following typewritten note attached: ''The handsome obelisk in the Eaglehawk cemetery raised by public subscription marks his last resting place''. (Obelisk mounted on large grave with decorative rails - name of 'Praed' clearly visible on front of obelisk).person, individual, john praed, mayor. councillor. eaglehawk. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH COLLECTION: J H CURNOW
Cornish Collection - J H Curnow: a. Copy of newspaper photo and accompanying obituary (part); b. advertisement for ''Realising Sale of Furniture'' (Hargreaves Street Store with accompanying sketch of store; c. photo of home of James Curnow ''at Flora Hill'' showing large brick home with tiled roof and verandas.person, bendigo, j. h. curnow, j. h. curnow. mayor. councillor. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BROADCASTING STATION 3CV, MARYBOROUGH, 2 March, 1956
Broadcasting Station 3CV, Maryborough. A souvenir of the opening of the New Studios and Offices of Central Victoria Broadcasters Pty Ltd. March 2nd, 1956. Established 1956, offices in Burke Street, opening coincides with the stations 21st birthday, March 2 for the former celebration, October 26 for the latter. Coverage included Bendigo, Ballarat, Daylesford, Castlemaine and Maryborough. 3CV plays active part in assisting charities and hospitals at Maryborough, Daylesford, Maldon and Dunolly. Active Women's Radio Club with branches in country centres adds strength to station's charitable efforts. Opening 3CV's new premises will widen the scope of the station's charitable efforts, and stronger link with Australian Commercial Broadcasting stations. Writer Harold V Nunn writes history of district of Mayborough. Manager Ken J Parker, Central Victoria Broadcasters Pty. Ltd. The Souvenir brochure also covers topics such as: deep lead mining. WWI. Houses being pulled down. New settlements of Mildura. Secondary Industries. Bowenvale, Alma, Majorca, Craigie, Amherst, Adelaide Lead, Havelock, Bet Bet, Bently. Primary production and a railway staff of approximately 150. Maryborough a little town without a future. Coal fields at Wonthaggi. 1917 a public meeting was convened in an effort to stem the tide of adversity. Mayor George Frost, M.L.A., decision to form a Progress Association, a policy of secondary industry was decided upon and committees were appointed, James L Drew much credit is due. Maryborough's move for rejuvenation was revolutionary, because apart from Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong, it was regarded as so much presumption that industry could be expected to function with success in a country town. Governments were unsympathetic. Maryborough & district people showed determination to succeed and their faith in their town. Employment and economic security provided by the industries outweighed the debt. Maryborough's general position is that it is no longer dependent upon one particular phase of activity. The first of the industries to be formed in 1918 was the Butter Factory. The nearer dairy companies did not take kindly to the prospect of another opposition company taking supplies from their districts, and in the first few years of establishment completion made the going hard for the management. But adopting a conservative policy and placing all profits to reserve I the first six years of operation headway was gradually made. Thus it was a red letter day for the company in 1925 when the first dividend of 5 percent was paid.1955 dividend of 10 per cent. Operating it's own trucks the dairy serviced local dairymen up to 40 miles. Maryborough Knitting mills est. 1923, having transferred from Clunes. Out bid Ballarat and Bendigo to the industry. The mill has what is probably the largest circular underwear plant in the Commonwealth, which is conservatively valued at 198,913 pounds. It produces between four and five million garments each year, worth over one million pounds. The company has established subsidiary mills at Dunolly, Talbot and Avoca. The company also assisted in the establishment of the Interknit Hosiery Co. Ltd., Clunes. The Maryborough Flour Mills is the second oldest of Mayborough's industries. It was built by Mr Cadwallader over 70 years ago. It was later sold to Mr. A Land and then to Jas. Minifie & Co. It had a somewhat 'in-and -out' existence until purchased in 1923 by Messrs. Willersdorf and Forbes, of Eddington. In 1939 the firm began to build silos for the storage of bulk wheat and the present storage capacity is 100,000 bushels. 1944 power was changed from steam to electricity. The mill has an out put of 20 sacks an hour. 1938 a chaff mill was built, and now is regarded as one of the best in Victoria. Its output in one year of approximately 6,800 tons is a State record for a single cutter. During this 30 year period Patience and Nicholson Limited has grown with Maryborough and is now one of the major key industries of Australia. The P&N brand covers precision tools - taps, dies and twist drills - indispensable to the country's economy, and quality is acknowledged equally by an air craft factory in Canada, a dockyard in Thailand, a railway workshop in New Zealand, no less than by our own Australian industries. Maryborough can be proud of the part played by P&N in war when, geared to the needs of the times, it poured countless millions of tools into defence factories and to the armed forces of the Allies, and now in peace when it is providing, hydro-electric undertakings and the manufacture of cars and tractors. From 1858, W Phelan & Sons Pty Ltd has made phenomenal and spectacular growth, becoming incorporated as a private company in 1929. It is without doubt the greatest private development in the history of Maryborough. 1940 joinery manufacture was commenced. The company entered the Ready Built Housing field in `950 - and in 1951 established a factory at Cairns, Northern Queensland to overcome the manufacturing difficulties being experienced due to the shortage of plywood in Victoria. Present activities include: Ready Built Housing Factory, on-site building, a modern joinery, timber yard, drying kilns, etc., and plumbing & electrical & engineering services, a door and panel factory at Cairns, retail hardware store, Melbourne Sales Depot. Hedges & Bell Pty Ltd were est 1945, with a staff of 40 employees are the largest printing firm outside the metropolitan area. The branch of Premier Wireworks is a contribution made by the decentralisation policy of the State.event, official, celebration, broadcasting station 3cv, maryborough. a souvenir of the opening of the new studios and offices of central victoria broadcasters pty ltd. march 2nd, 1956. established 1956, offices in burke street, 21st birthday. coverage bendigo, ballarat, daylesford, castlemaine maryborough. assisting charities and hospitals maldon and dunolly. women's radio club opening 3cv's new premises australian commercial broadcasting stations. writer harold v nunn writes history of district of mayborough. manager ken j parker, central victoria broadcasters pty. ltd. souvenir brochure: deep lead mining. wwi. houses pulled down. new settlements. primary production railway staff. coal fields wonthaggi. 1917 a public meeting was convened in an effort to stem the tide of adversity. mayor george frost, m.l.a., form a progress association, policy of secondary industry, james l drew rejuvenation was revolutionary, employment and economic security. the first of the industries to be formed in 1918 was the butter factory. thus it was a red letter day for the company in 1925 when the first dividend of 5 percent was paid.1955 dividend of 10 per cent. operating it's own trucks serviced local dairymen. maryborough knitting mills est. 1923 largest circular underwear plant in the commonwealth. established subsidiary mills at dunolly, talbot, avoca. interknit hosiery co. ltd., clunes. the maryborough flour mills it was built by mr cadwallader. mr. a land jas. minifie & co. messrs. willersdorf and forbes, build silos for wheat storage capacity is 100, 000 bushels. 1944 power was changed from steam to electricity. 20 sacks an hour. 1938 a chaff mill was built, best in victoria. patience and nicholson limited the p&n precision tools - taps, dies and twist drills. war, geared to the needs of the times, countless millions of tools into defence factories the armed forces of the allies, hydro-electric undertakings and the manufacture of cars and tractors. from 1858, w phelan & sons pty ltd, incorporated 1929. 1940 joinery manufacture. ready built housing field in 1950 - 1951 established a factory at cairns, northern queensland to overcome the manufacturing difficulties being experienced due to the shortage of plywood in victoria. present activities: ready built housing factory, on-site building, a modern joinery, timber yard, drying kilns, etc., and plumbing & electrical & engineering services, a door and panel factory at cairns, retail hardware store, melbourne sales depot. hedges & bell pty ltd were est. 1945, with a staff of 40 employees are the largest printing firm outside the metropolitan area. the branch of premier wireworks is a contribution made by the decentralisation policy of the state. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION FOR MR AND MRS J. MCINTYRE, TO A BALL, TOWN HALL, BENDIGO 1887, 28/07/1887
... , 1887 by The Mayor of Sandhurst and Mrs. Hayes. Bendigo Coat ...White invitation with black printing inviting Mr. & Mrs. J. McIntyre to a Ball, held in the Town Hall on Tuesday June 28th, 1887 by The Mayor of Sandhurst and Mrs. Hayes. Bendigo Coat of Arms at the top of the invitation. It has a horse on the left and a bull on the right side of a shield with quartz on the top left, pick and shovel on the right, a sheaf of wheat on the bottom left and a bunch of grapes on the right. A flag at the top has the Southern Cross on it. 'Progress' is under the shield.document, invitations, mayoral ball, document, invitation to a ball, the mayor of sandhurst and mrs hayes, mr & mrs j mcintyre, town clerk sandhurst -
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Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: INVITATION TO MR J. H. CURNOW, 24/04/1905
... of the invitation, printed in gold is: Jubilee City of Bendigo 1855 -1905... of Bendigo 1855 -1905. Gold border 5mm from the edge. There are four ...Invitation to Mr. J. H. Curnow to attend a dinner on the occasion of the first official visit of His Excellency Major-General The Hon. Sir Reginald Arthur James Talbot, K. C. B., Governor of Victoria and to celebrate the Jubilee of the Municipality on Monday, April 24th, 1905. On the front of the invitation, printed in gold is: Jubilee City of Bendigo 1855 -1905. Gold border 5mm from the edge. There are four scenes on the front, Pall Mall in 1855, Pall Mall in 1905, Mining in 1855 and South New Moon Mine 1905. On the inside is a scene of the Municipal Offices 1855 and the Town Hall 1905. On the right is the invitation. On the back cover is the City of Bendigo emblem and printed at the bottom is Town Hall, Bendigo, 1905 and A. Dunstan, Mayor.document, invitations, official celebrations, document, invitatioin to mr j h curnow, city of bendigo jubilee 1855 - 1905, south new moon mine, pall mall, municipa offices, town hall, j h curnow, his excellency major-general the hon. sir reginald arthur james talbot k c b governor of victoria -
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Document - GOETZE COLLECTION: RETURN BALL 1951 ENTRÉE CARD, MISS E. GOETZE, 12/07/1951
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Return Ball, Entrée Card with blue printing. Ball held at the Town Hall, Thursday, 12th July, 1951. Cr N.J. Oliver, Mayor. Ticket in name of Miss E. Goetze and numbered 315.document, invitations, mayoral ball, document, return ball entrée card, cr & mrs n j oliver, miss e goetze -
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Document - GRAND DANCING CARNIVAL TICKET, BENDIGO 1951, 15/02/1951
Pinkish ticket fading to white in the centre with a gold multi scalloped edge. On card: ' Bendigo Centenary Festival, January 1st to December 31st, 1951. Grand Dancing Carnival competitive and general dancing, Town Hall Bendigo, Thursday, February 15th 1951. Tickets 7/6 single His worship the Mayor, Cr NJ. Oliver President, Miss K Goetze, Secretary' City of Bendigo emblem in the top left corner. Allan Grant of Melbourne, the judge. His worship the Mayor Cr. N. J. Oliver, President and Miss E. Goetze, Secretary. Ticket No 56.entertainment, dance, dance festival, document, grand dancing carnival ticket, cr n j oliver, miss e goetze -
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Document - DOCUMENT - DANCE CARD MAYORAL BALL JUNE 30 1891 TOWN HALL BENDIGO, 30/06/1891
... card for the Mayor's Ball, to be held at the Town Hall, Bendigo ...Dance card for the Mayor's Ball, to be held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on June 30th, 1891. J. R. Hoskins, Mayor. Card is white with a gold border on the top, bottom and left side. On the back is the number and name of the dance, and who the dance was with. The readable names are Miss Lynch, Mrs Neil, and Mrs Jones. Miss Warnes. The back has a gold border on each edge.document, invitations, mayoral ball, document, dance card mayor's ball, j r hoskins, miss lynch, mrs neil, mrs jones, miss warnes