Showing 7787 items
matching historical information
-
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: HAPPY JACK HOTEL IN EARLY 1900S AT LOCKWOOD SOUTH, 10/08/93
Happy Jack Hotel at Lockwood South. Photograph taken in early 1900s. In front of hotel are six people including one on a horse. The hotel later became the Happy Jack General Store. This information is from the article Small Towns With Big Hearts. On rear of image is written Lockwood Sth 10/8/93.Bill Hawkinsregion, small towns, lockwood south -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: VICTORIA HILL
Three pages numbered 18/19, 20/21 and 22/23 titled Victoria Hill. First page has some information on Victoria Hill, a sketch of W Rae's Home and Rae's Open cut. The second page has a map of the Victoria Hill Area showing streets and the New Chum Anticline, a sketch of Ballerstedt's Open Cut and a Key to Victoria Hill Area Map. The third page mentions the Victoria Quartz mine, Tributors and quartz roasting. It also has sketch of a 20 Head Crushing Battery, Victoria Hill.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - victoria hill, gold mines hotel, christopher ballerstedt, theodore ballerstedt, ballerstedt's open cut, lansell's 180 mine, little 180 mine, new chum syncline battery, victoria reef quartz mining co, victoria quartz, new chum drainage scheme, a roberts and sons, tributors, william rae's bon accord mine and open cut, william rae, adventure and advance open cuts, central nell gwynne, heinz butcher shop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO MAYORAL CHAIN AND COAT- OF- ARMS
A Bendigo Advertiser article titled 'A Matter of Civic Pride'. It describes in detail the history and description of the Bendigo Mayoral Chain and Coat-of-arms. Included is a photo of Cr. D.E. Elliott wearing the Mayoral Chain. Mr. Reg. Buck was responsible for the information after much research. Bendigo Advertiser 11/11/71.bendigo, council, mayoral chain and coat-of-arms, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, civic mementoes, government, history, bendigo history, heritage, mayoral chain, coat-of-arms, cr. d.e. elliot, mr. reg buck, bendigo council, council, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A HISTORY IN BOTTLES & STONEWARE 1852-1930
A photocopy of Ken Arnold's book Bendigo A History in Bottles & Stoneware 1852 - 1930 contains information & photographs on Bendigo, Sandhurst and Eaglehawk area bottles. Unauthorized copy. To be used for reference. Single sided colour photo copy, spirex bound, 160 pages in original bookbooks, collections, bottles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SMALL TOWNS WITH BIG HEARTS NEWSPAPER ARTICLE LOCKWOOD SOUTH, August 18 1993
Small Towns With Big Hearts Lockwood South. Series of photos and information about Lockwood South. Pictures by Bill Hawking. Written by Wayne Gregson.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, lockwood south -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GEORGE WILLIAM KNIGHT AND FAMILY
George William Knight and Family by (Carole Winter 9 nee Knight), green soft cover contains 108 pages of information on the Knight family history with black and white & some coloured photographs.Carole Wintergenealogy, family, knight -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: LAST TRAMS TO HABERFIELD
Tram decorated with various information regarding last day of trams in Sydney. 'Last Tram to Haberfield'. Inscription on reverse: this photo speaks for itself in ink 22/11/1958. Number '913' written in pencil.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HENRY JACKSON, GOLD BUYER OF VIEW POINT, CHARING CROSS, 1861
Black and white photograph. Single storey building with verandah. Two storey brick building at L. At least 12 adult males standing under verandah. L foreground wooden bridge / walkway. Photographer's car CF. In image on building 'Finlay & Co/Jackson's Gold Office, H Jackson'. On cart in image 'Photographer, Pall Mall'. Inclusion in envelope - typewritten is 'Henry Jackson, gold buyer of View Point, Charing Cross where Aussie Disposals are now operating. On the right is the first building of the Bank of New South Wales. The railing marked where the creek then meandered. Photograph by Batchelder, taken in 1861. (Bendigo Historical Society Inc.) History of object James Lerk 28.2.2000 Batchelder photo (copy) 1861, View Point. See Mosaic 1228 for further information.buildings, commercial, henry jackson, gold buyer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - LETTER REQUESTING RESEARCH
Letter to Basil Miller from Ralla Christie requesting information about her Father Ernest Christie during the time he worked for the Bendigo Tramway, pre 1918. Reverse: written in blue ink 42 2637.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS BRIDGEWORK
Tram in View Street, earthworks in foreground. Information Centre, centre right. Number 'C922' stamped on back of photo.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIEW POINT: CHARING CROSS, 1861
Black and white copy. Batchelder photo ( copy ) of View Point and Charing Cross. Oriental Bank Corporation building in centre. Medical Hall at left. Gold Office on left. Jackson's Iron Yard, Finlay & Co., to right. Earthworks, dray and pump in foreground. Black lead '28' on back. See Mosaic 1228 for further information on Henry Jackson and Jackson's Corner..Batchelderplace, streetscape, view point -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR SPEAKS, UNDATED
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages of speech notes. Undated but information suggests 1965. Corrections made in blue and red ink. Mentions that the Easter Fair has recently ended. Topics discussed : the Cancer Campaign success and recent advances in treatment and facilities, a discussion with a Mr Larritt, the grandson of Bendigo's first surveyor, and the work his grandfather performed, especially regarding the reservations chosen for the Hospital and the Home and Hospital for the Aged, the Art Gallery's Dobell exhibition, Commonwealth Youth Sunday on May 2nd, the promotion of Bendigo by the Victorian Promotion Committee, and Anzac Day business. Oliver states that 'in 1914 the citizens of Bendigo presented the 7th Bn AIF with a set of bugles. One of the bugles used by 'Pompey' Simpson in the landing of Gallipoli and in France until he was wounded in 1917, when it was used by Wally Granland until the Armistice. On Anzac Eve at the 9PM ritual to the Fallen, the bugle will be used for the first time since the first war ..by Bugler John Murphy of Southern Command.' The HMAS Bendigo Assoc. reunion and information.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. anti-cancer appeal. victorian inland meat authority. anzac day. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESIGNATION: T. D. TAYLOR
Letter dated 11th Aug 1886 re resignation from Committee of Bendigo Gold District General Hospital of T (J?) D Taylor, Esq.. (from Sec. of Hospital, Charles Clark). Letter has embossed stamp of the hospital on front page. Accompanying 2005 letter from donor provides some information re Taylor - he was a draper, might have had livery stables, and attended St Killians church.person, individual, t.d. taylor, bendigo gold district general hospital, charles clark, st killian's church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FLORENCE J ANDERSON: RED CROSS SOCIETY CERTIFICATE
a. Florence J Anderson Red Cross Society Certificate for devoted service under the Australian Red Cross Society during the Great War 1914 1919''. Donated by Misses F & J Anderson, no date; b. handwritten sheet of research information re Florence J Anderson (by BHS).person, individual, florence j anderson, the australian red cross society. great war. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: ISSUE OF ''ALL ABOUT BOOKS'' (1933)
Issue of ''All About Books - For Australian and New Zealand Readers'' (Nov 13,1933). 20 page stapled magazine with review information on books, plays, literary news etc. Handwritten annotation ''Merle Bush''.person, individual, bush collection - personal, bendigo, bush collection, collection, books, literature, william shakespeare, katherine mansfield, drama, exploration, novels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MASONIC SHADE'S HOTEL - MENU, 1874-1922
Masonic Shade's Hotel - Menu. Unused Menu Card. Markings: 5/- 100 8/- 200. Masonic Shade's Hotel [under the Masonic Hall building], now the Bendigo Capital Theatre, 50 View Street, Bendigo. 1874; Harrie Johnson 1888; W J Milburn 1911; Closed 18/12/1922. More information on the history of the hotel on the two A4 pages included.buildings, hotel, masonic shade's hotel, masonic shade's hotel - menu. unused menu card. markings: 5/- 100 8/- 200. masonic shade's hotel [under the masonic hall building], now the bendigo capital theatre, 50 view street, bendigo. 1874; harrie johnson 1888; w j milburn 1911; closed 18/12/1922. more information on the history of the hotel on the two a4 pages included. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MODESTY HOUSE : THE NURSES' HOME IN BENDIGO, c.1982-94
Sepia photo on cream paper on grey card. Modesty House, the Nurses' Home at the Bendigo Hospital. Eight men posed in group, St Bernard type dog, Nurse in uniform in 'Modesty' doorway. Two storey brick building with ornate Iron Lace trimming and Balustrades, lawn and pathways. Hand written under photo 'Nurses Home 'Modesty''. On reverse 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria/Bendigo Branch' stamp. See Research Field for further information.See reabuildings, hospital, modesty house, bendigo hospital. modesty house. nursing. vahland & getzschmann. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - J.D KERR CYCLE & SPORTS SPECIALIST,1920
Black and white photo on brown card of 5 males and 1 female figures in front of Queens Corner. Tourer car on left and motor bike, 'Cricket, Tennis, Golf, Barnet Glass Tyres. J.D.Kerr Cycle & Sports Specialist, Petrol Bowser to left of photograph. Inscription: In Image on Building 'Queens Corner/…All Cricket, Tennis, Golf, Barnet Glass Tyres, Football, Cricket, Tennis'. 'J.D.Kerr / Cycle & Sports Specialist', 'Kerr Cycles'. Number Plate on Motor Cycle '17211'. See Research field for further information.organization, business, j.d.kerr cycle & sports specialist, kerr, james david. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: LAND TRANSACTION LEDGER, 1880 - 1920
Handwritten ledger (alphabetized) of land transactions of Albert Bush, with numerous loose handwritten notes throughout. Plans are at the back (inside cover) of the book. One plan attached on inside front cover. Pages are arranged with information in columns - 1. Name, 2. Nature and particulars of security, 3. Situation and extent, 4. Amount and when payable, 5. Interest (paid and now payable), 6. Remarks. This ledger would be most informative with further research and indexing. 23/01/2020 Item missing AVperson, individual, bush collection - personal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: 'DESCRIPTIVE' NOTES - AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 19th March 1966
Typewritten notes on sand, green and white paper. History of locomotives and tramways passenger information sheet for 'North Bendigo Workshop' tour and grand tram tour.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 'MUSICIANS' BIRTHDAY BOOK' OF GEORGE LIDDELL, 1897-1985+
'Musicians' Birthday Book' of George Liddell (music school, Long Gully?) with associated documents. A. 'The Music of the Poets - A Musicians' Birthday Book' 356 pages with music extracts and text on LH side of page; space for birthday information on RH side of each opening page. Printed by Walter Scott Ltd. London and compiled (author?) by Eleonore D'Estrerre-Keeling; 2nd Edition. Inscription on (first) page - 'To Mr. George Liddell With Jack H. Bryant's best wishes for your birthday 1905'. Also on this page (handwritten) and Title Page: Mr H Lofts 16 Tait St Footscray W11. Also (attached to back of front cover) an envelope inscribed 'For Gentlemen Only - Ladies are particularly requested not to look' (card inside!!). Attached to frontispiece (glued) is Hotel Shamrock letter-headed sheet with signatures of Ada Crossley Muecke and Francis F. Muecke. On last page is Photograph of 'Madame Ada Crossley' with signature over of Ada Crossley Muecke'. Within the book are approximately 110 names/signatures set according to date of birth date throughout year. b. Envelope and letter to Mrs Galloway, Moe from John Barry, Manager, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, July 1985 re directing of the book to Bendigo (45 View St); c. Note; family history and information re Liddell family (researched by??); d. Note: handwritten in ink - 'for Mulke read McCachie?' and 'Liddell - Music School in Long Gully'person, individual, musician -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RUTH'S DIARY??, 1936
Ruth's Diary?? 0r 'Notes from Ruth's Diary and Comments by Mother'. Re visit of HMS 'Strathaird' to Suva, August 1936. No information obvious re the Family Name. NB (at end of 9 carbon-copyfoolscap pages) 'Errors are mostly typographical due to a faulty machine and a more faulty typist'.person, individual -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TICKETS - WEEKLY
State Electricity Commission of Victoria Notice to Motorman and Conductors relating information on the new type of weekly tickets which came into operation on 16th May, 1949. Three sample tickets are attached. Original plus a carbon copy.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ADVERTISING CARD - LOCAL (BENDIGO) BUSINESSES, 1960s
A fold-out Advertising Card - Local (Bendigo) Businesses featuring 'Where to go Bendigo and Suburbs' with information on: Ashmans; T Chamberlin; The Bendigo Fashion House; Quarry Hill Bus Service; Jeffrey's Bread; McKenna's - The TV Specialists. Together with details of the Quarry Hill Bus Services (departure times). Printer: Arthus Hookingorganization, business, bendigo businesses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ADVERTISING SAMPLES FOR J M LEECH, 1929, 1930
Advertsing samples from Cambridge Press for J M Leech, Diamond Ring Specialist, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Engraver and Optician; Hargreaves Stree, next (to) Matthews. A. and b in different colours - pale green and light tan with different Printer's Sample information on reverse.organization, business, bendigo businesses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CITIZENS' BAND DEBENTURE CERTIFICATE, 1924
Bendigo Citizens' Band Debenture Certificate for William Hampton's debentures. With all relevant information re debenture. President; ? G Guidice; Trustees: H V Lansell, G Kinglsley; Hon Sec: Geo Meakin. Handwritten inscription on 'Conditions' page: Received payment for same. August 27th 1923 W. Hampton.organization, club/society, bendigo citizens' band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INFORMATION LEAFLET - COHN FAMILY, BENDIGO, Post 1925
One page Information Leaflet - Cohn Family, Bendigo titled 'Historic House - Cohn Brothers, of Bendigo'. Produced with the compliments of Cohn Bros, Victoria Brewery Co. Ltd. ('House' in title refers to 'House of Cohn' I.e. family, not a building)organization, business, cohn bros. limited -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BROCHURE 'BENDIGO THE CITY OF GOLD AND DRAGONS'
Brochure 'Bendigo the City of Gold and Dragons', issued by Council Services and Community Information Directory 1989-90.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HOW TO VOTE CARDS AND INFORMATION - STATE ELECTIONJUNE 1964
How to Vote cards and information - State ElectionJune 1964. A.: Vote ALP McIntyre, Donald; Smith, Arthur: b.: Bolte Government Team - R. H. (bob) Trethewwy, JP, F. J. (Jock) Granter; c.: Liberal and Country party; Brennan, PG, McIntyre, DRM, Trethewey, RH (LCP), Drechsler, FJ (Lib), Smith, A. On reverse, inscribed: 'Liberals advised 2nd vote to DLP; ALP advised 2nd vote to Lib; DLP advised 2nd vote to Lib'; d.: Pamphlet 'meet your Labor Candidates' - Legislative Council : Smith A and Legislative Assembly DR McL McIntyre; e.: Single sheet flyer - 'To the Electors of Bendigo' with names of candidates (DLP document)organization, government, elections -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ADVERTISEMENT ON BLOTTER CARD - FARMERS & CITIZENS TRUSTEES COMPANY (BENDIGO) LIMITED, 1920
Advertisement on blotter card - Farmers & Citizens Trustees Company (Bendigo) Limited. Information re making of wills plus July 1920 calendar (bottom half, front) with coloured illustration of Kilkenny Castle, Ireland (top half, front). On front - illegible? Writing - Joy Curnow???; on reverse - writing from use as blotter.organization, business, bendigo businesses