Donald Clark Collection.Two letters relating to a proposal to close various schools in the region around Tarnagulla and to create a consolidated school at Newbridge. The first (.1), dated 02/12/1947, is from the Education Department to the Newbridge School Committee asking for it to produce a report on the views of parents in the related schools which are listed. The second (.2), dated 17/01/1949, is from the Education Department to the Newbridge School Committee thanking it for compiling the report and acknowledging there was insufficient support for the proposal. schools, education

Donald Clark Collection.A news article with title 'Active Life of Marriage, Service', about Charlie Cornwalland Lorraine Cornwall (nee Calder) of Laanecoorie. schools, education

Donald Clark Collection.A news clipping from a special section of the Bendigo Advertiser paper on the Royal Melbourne Show. Image of three women at a serving counter. Caption reads: 'When you need a break from the hectic schedule of the Show rides and showbags, the CWA catering service has it sewn up. Helping out are Elmore's Nance Harney, and Laanecoorie's Hannah Stone and Lorraine Cornwall (nee Calder).

Donald Clark Collection.A news clipping with no title from unknown newspaper. Image of a man holding a framed photograph. Caption reads: 'President of Laanecoorie Hall Committee, Charlie Cornwall, with the framed photograph of the Laanecoorie School which is to be hung in the hall. The school which has served the children of the Laanecoorie district since 1864 has now closed. The presentation of the photograph was made at the final roll call at the weekend'.

Donald Clark Collection.A newspaper cartoon probably from the Bendigo Advertiser, date unknown. Depicts a miner with a detector looking at a sign saying 'Tarnagulla' and a Leprechaun who is saying 'I'm here to replenish me pot 'f gold!'.

Donald Clark Collection.A newspaper clipping from the Bendigo Advertiser, article title 'The Paynter family sets its own educational tradition'. Outlines the involvement of Geoff and Reg Paynter in the region's schools. Reg (b.1901) was a teacher at several schools including Arnold.

Donald Clark Collection.A newspaper clipping from the Bendigo Advertiser newspaper, article titled 'Hopes Bright For Miners' about Reef Mining NL finding a rich deposit near Tarnagulla.

Donald Clark Collection.A newspaper clipping from unknown newspaper, article titled 'New Big Gold Find Reported' about Reef Mining NL finding a major gold deposit near Tarnagulla.

Donald Clark Collection.A newspaper clipping from the Bendigo Advertiser. Article titled 'Information Sought On Famed Light Horse Regiment History'. Includes an image of Barney Biggs of Tarnagulla in military uniform.

Donald Clark Collection.A booklet with title 'The Presbyterian Churche of Australia, Coronation of King George VII and Queen Elizabeth, Form and Order of Divine Service for use in Churches on Wednesday 12th May, 1937'.

Donald Clark Collection.Booklet: Order of Service for Empire Youth Sunday, held on 25th May, 1952. monarchy, commonwealth

Donald Clark Collection.Printed Booklet: Mining By-Laws from the Mines Act 1915 (Vic).monarchy, commonwealth

Donald Clark Collection.A notice for a public meeting about the future of small scale mining in Victoria. Held at Tarnagulla Hall on 30th April 1986.

Donald Clark Collection.A notice for a public meeting about the proposed re-opening of Poverty Mine and associated underground exploration. Held at Victoria Theatre, Tarnagulla on 18th November, 1987.

Donald Clark Collection.An invitation to the residents of Tarnagulla from Reef Mining NL for a BBQ to be held in Victoria Park to announce details of the company's proposed mining activities. Held on March 9, 1994.

Donald Clark Collection.A letter from the Shire of Bet Bet Secretary to Donald Clarke regarding proposed introduction of adventure tours by a private tour company in the Shire.