A copy of a will document, including the directions for making a will. The document hasn't been used. Enclosed in envelope.lydia chancellor, collection, will, documents, ephemera, business, legal

Verse in the form of embroidery. 'Teach me The art of patience when I am well And give me the use of it When I am sick.' In red and black yard against a cream background on vinyl.recreations, amusements, embroidery, lydia chancellor, collection, embroidery, tapestry, verse, recreation

A paper fan with a person and flowers printed on it.costume accessories, fans, clothing accessories, lydia chancellor, collection, costume accessories, fan, objects, clothing, fashion

A small white paperback volume with a cover attached by yellow ribbon and covered by tissue paper. Its title is, 'A Bit o' Worn Khaki and other Poems,' by Fred P. Morris.' Above the title is an illustration of a woman sitting at her table with her cat and an open window beside her. Beneath the illustration are the words, 'They sent me home his Bible And a bit o' worn khaki.' Eaglehawk : F.P. Morris, Barrell Street. Melbourne : M.L. Hutchinson, 305-7 Little Collins Street. Bendigo : A.M. Drummond, Arcade Press. 52 p.Fred P. Morrispoetry, war, lydia chancellor, collection, war, poetry, war poetry, poems, literature, book, books

A newspaper with a coloured cover containing a picture of a ship. It is titled, The Wireless News Souvenir edition.' R.M.S. 'Tahiti' Union Royal Mail Line 'An ocean newspaper published on board by Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia} Ltd. Sydney. 1927.newspaper, shipping, lydia chancellor, collection, ships, shipping, liners, rms 'tahiti, ' the wireless news, magazines, souvenirs, newspaper, travel, ocean newspaper

A small paperback titled, 'Christmas Comes to the Kitchen Club. A fantasy by Clifford Norman Button.' Presbyterian Bookroom Melbourne. Spectator Publishing Co. Printers Melbourne. 1943. 23 ps.Clifford Norman Buttonbooks, novels, christmas, lydia chancellor collection, collection, book, books, fiction, fantasy, literature, reading, christmas

A very small hard covered book with the words, 'Sabbath School and Revival Hymns' on the front cover. On the inside front cover are the words, 'Sabbath-School Hymn Book.' Seventh edition. Published by the Wesleyan Sabbath School, Brunswick Street Fitzroy.1873. 276 hymns. Inside the front cover is the name Miss J. Peatling Yankee Creek Nov. 20th. 1881. Also written are the words, Miss Jane Peatling August 23rd. /73. A small Christmas card is inside the book. Written on the back is 'To Aggie with love from Emily.'book, singing, lydia chancellor collection, collection, hymns, music, singing, book, books, hymn book, religion

A faded pink soft covered book titled, ''Rosemary'' for Remembrance,' by Clara Leonar Patey. A soldiers' memorial souvenir. Printed at The Cambridge Press Market Sq., Bendigo. 37 pgs. C. 1920.Clara Leonar Pateybook, war poetry, lydia chancellor collection, collection, poetry, war, world war i, soldiers, book, books, war poetry

A small hardback book titled, ''The Story of One Hundred Symphonic Favorites,'' by Paul Grabbe. The author evaluates each piece of music and gives a background on the composer. Grosset & Dunlap Publishers. New York, 1940. 300 pgs.Paul Grabbebook, music, lydia chancellor collection, collection, music, classical music, music composers, biography, book, books, musical instruments, piano, entertainment, performing arts

A box covered in Christmas paper containing items related to the Cohn family. (i) A yellow folder titled 'Press cuttings and articles of Ola Cohn.' Items of interest include articles relating to Ola Cohn, her work and her home and the Cohn family and their drink company Cohns Pty. Ltd. Sources are 'The Age,' 'The Sun,' 'The Australian Home Beautiful,' 'The Herald' and 'The Bendigo Advertiser.' Dated between 1932 and 1968. (ii) A book written by Ola Cohn titled ''Mostly Cats,'' written in 1964.Ola Cohnperson, family, ola cohn, lydia chancellor, collection, cohn family, cohn bros. pty. ltd., manufacturing, ola cohn, women, pottery, ceramics, art, art work, book, literature, female, person, sculpture, famous people, fairy tree, mostly cats, animals, pets, cats

A paperback book titled, ' Physiological and Phrenological chart (in book form)' by Rev. J.J. Brown. 'Illustrated with 70 engravings on Wood by S. Calvert. On the inside front page the book is titled, 'A delineation of the Character, Talents, Physiological Developments and Natural Adaptions of Miss L. Pethard. By J.J. Brown. With a table, on pages 4 and 5, naming over 200 pursuits in life, and showing those for which by nature…is best adapted.' Melbourne: Spectator Publishing Co. Ltd. 270 Post Office Place. MDCCCCVI. 54p. (ill)Rev. J.J. Brownbooks, technical, physiology, lydia chancellor collection, collection, books, physiology, psychology, science, health, medicine

A small paperback book titled, 'Unto This Last,' by John Ruskin. Published Collins' Clear-Type Press, London and Glasgow. 46p. Ill. Collins Penny Library.John Ruskinbooks, fiction, literature, lydia chancellor collection, collection, books, collins' penny library, reading, recreation, john ruskin, writers, literature

2 unused raffle books with the words. 'Restaurants bazaars raffles cloak rooms. 100 check tickets. Duplicates numbered 1 to 100.'ephemera, mementoes, raffle tickets, lydia chancellor, collection, raffles, tickets, lottery, entertainment, ephemera

A Christmas card with a military theme. On the front is a red seal with the words 'The seal of friendship and kind remembrance' imbedded in it.' It also has in large printing in red 'Christmas Greetings.' Inside is a Christmas message. S.W. Savory Ltd. Bristol. Made in England.ephemera, mementoes, christmas cards, lydia chancellor, collection, christmas, festivities, celebrations, christmas cards, cards, ephemera

Unlike regular postage stamps, Cinderella stamps were privately produced and had could not be used for postage. They were produced for a number of reasons:- 1. as souvenirs of a specific event, 2. as promotional tools either for a business our tourism, 3. to raise funds for a particular project. Ref. Stanley Gibbons philately Card by the City of Plymouth for the 1953 Coronation. The card has the logo of E.R. II on the front. Inside a strip of 10 Cinderella stamps showing Plymouth old and new. The designs are: Sir Franci Drake and the Golden Hind, H.M.S. Vanguard, Winstanley's Lighthouse, Smeaton Tower, Mayflower, Ile de France, Elizabethan House 32 New Street, Old Town Street, Buckland Abbey and Royal Parade. The Coronation seals have been issued by the Port of Plymouth junior Chamber of Commerce and the proceeds are in aid of the following charities: the Lord Mayor's Christmas fund, the Patient's Voluntary Welfare fund and the Plymouth Council of Social Service. Price: sixpence.From Kitty 4 Efford Crescent, Plymouth1953 coronation, city of plymouth, cinderella stamps

The original Presbyterian church was in Rowan Street but the congregation outgrew it. In 1897 a new plot was purchased in Forest Street and a new church designed by Vahland and son was designed and then built by Fairbanks and Wilson. It was of a gothic design with incandescent gasburners for lighting. It was designed to comfortably seat 400 people and was opened 4/7/1897.Eight pages booklet. The booklet is titled "St John's Presbyterian Church Bendigo, Positive stewardship, 1957". On the cover a black and white photograph of the inside of the church showing the apse. Omn the back the name of the Canvass Committee and the Stewardship Prayer. The first page of the booklet records a mesage from the minister J.W. Beecher.st. john presbyterian church, forest street, 1957

The Presbyterian congregation began in 1854. The first St Andrews church was built in Myers Street in 1859 but this was demolished and the current stuccoed brick building was built in 1930. The first services were held 29/11/1930.Twenty-four pages booklet titled St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Bendigo. Centenary brochure 1854-1954. The front cover is brown with the Presbyterian Church of Australia logo in the middle. The booklet details the history of the first one hundred years of the church. Also, inside the book two newspaper articles from 03 August 1963 on the opening of new Sunday school.st. andrew's presbiteryan church, centenary, history of st andrew's church, 1854-1954

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

The Royal Princess Theatre, 73 View St., Bendigo, was designed by William Charles Vahland and opened on 31/8/1874. It had a capacity of 2000 and was lit by gas until 1898 when electricity became available. The original proprietors were John Croley (1827-1899) and William (Billy) Heffernan (1840-1899). It was Bendigo's first permanent picture house in 1910, with it's first showing being the silent film "The Desert Song". It closed in 1930 before reopening in 1936 after being rebuilt in the Art Deco style. The theatre was finally closed in May 1963 and was demolished.Eight pages souvenir programme. 1874-1955 Royal Princess, Bendigo. Eighty first birthday souvenir programme 31st August 1955. Manager: Don Vincent, price: sixpence, proceeds: cinematograph trade benevolent fund. There is a one-page history of the theatre by Don Vincent. The programme includes stage performances and the screening of "seven brides for seven brothers".royal princess theatre, souvenir programme, eighty first birthady, 1874-1955

Drummartin is a rural area between Elmore and Raywood and is perhaps best known as the birthplace of Hugh Victor Mackay (1865-1926), the inventor of the combine harvester. His family left the district in 1908.Twelve pages booklet. Pale blue cover with the title: an outline of history of Drummartin 1864-1964. Chapters: history of the district, Church history, Drummartin school, essay, tennis.on inside front page: Mrs. L. Chancellor, greetings from C.J. McKaydrummartin, centenary, history

The Drummartin Methodist Church was opened in 1864. A new church (in the photograph) was built in 1914 and opened for services in November of that year.four pages flyer. on the front Drummartin 1864-1964. Inside Drummartin Methodist Church, Golden Jubilee Service 11am 1st November 1964. Celebrating 50 years of worship in this church building. Opened on November 1st, 1914, guest preacher: Rev. Alan Matthews. On the back Drummartin Centenary, Pleasant Sunday afternoon 3pm 1st November 1964. Celebrating 100 years of settlement in this district.On the back after the name of Rev. Alan Matthews in blue pen "grandson of N. McKaydrummartin, centenary, methodist church

The Bendigo golf Club was formed in 1901 with the golf links at Epsom being opened 21/8/1901.Black and white photograph titled "golfers of 1910". The photo was published by the Bendigo Advertiser on March 30th, 1957. The photo is described as follow: members of the Bendigo golf club at their annual meeting last night were keenly interested in an enlarged photograph of members of the club in 1910. They were all prominent citizens but only a couple are still alive' Back row: J.B. Young, J.H. Dunne, A. Lamb, W.F. Creeth, Dr. F.C. Burke Gaffney, C. Sagar, A. Goldie. Standing: Chas Tatchell, S. White, F.J. Macaboy, G.F. Freeman, F.L. Binks, Dr. A.F. Frost, W.R. Pennycook, B. Heyett, G. Mackay, Dr. H.A. Deravin. Sitting: W.A. Steward, Dr. T.E. Green, J.H. Abbott, E.G. Mueller, W. Weddell, Dr. N.S. Deravin, Front: F. Baker and E.J. Keogh. The photo and article are glued to a piece of cardboard.Bendigo Advertiser March 30th 1957.bendigo golf club, bendigo advertiser, golfers of 1910

The Golden Square Tennis club began in 1904 and over the years has added new courts. In 1920 a court was built next to the swimming pool and another new court was added in 1952.Black and white photograph glued to cardboard. The photo is of the Golden Square Tennis Club. All the eighteen ladies in the photo are wearing the white tennis uniform. In black pen 3 B.O. 19403 bo, tennis club, 1940

" Taraxville" in Panton St., Golden Square was the home of George Pethard, who moved his soft drink factory from Numurkah to Bendigo in 1902. ( See item 8346.4 for biographical information on George Pethard.)Black and white photograph glued to cardboard. The subject of the photo is a house identified as "Taraxville" about 1915.In blue pen "Taraxville" about 1915house, taraxville, 1915

The Marong PO opened 1/1/1860 and the area was declared the Marong Road District 19/8/1860. On 12/12/1864 it was redesignated as the Marong Shire and then in 1990 it was proclaimed a rural city. The Sutton Grange PO opened 1/8/1865 and closed in 1970. The Sutton Grange School operated from 1970-1988 and the Uniting Church opened in 1874.Manilla folder titled: Marong's centenary November 1964, also of Sutton Grange March 1965. Inside several newspaper clippings from the Bendigo Advertiser relating to the two events.marong, sutton grange, centenary

1. The Tarnagulla Presbyterian church was built in late 1863 at an estimated cost of 650 pounds plus bricks, and opened for services June 19th 1864. The first minister was Rev. Hamilton. A Sabbath School also opened at this time. The success of gold mining in the area and the resultant population fluctuations, had an impact on the church and in 1866 it was only operating on an occasional basis. It closed in the late 1870's, reopening in 1882 as a mission station. In 1912, repairs and improvements valued at 150 pounds were carried out. In 1926, when the Laanacoorie church closed, the building was transported to Tarnagulla to become the Sunday School Hall. In 1975 it became the Uniting Church. 2. The union Bank was originally a sub-branch of Melbourne and built a brick building in 1859. In 1866 the Union Bank bought the two storied building seen in the photo, from the Colonial Bank. where it remained until 1888. Two newspaper articles from the Bendigo Advertiser, one from 22/08/1953 and the other from 29/06/1950 relating to the presbyterian church and the Union Bank in Tarnagulla. The articles are glued to a piece of cardboard with three other articles not relating to Bendigo.20tarnagulla, union bank, presbyterian church, bendigo advertiser

William McKay came to Australia in 1851 with three sons and four daughters. He selected land at Drummartin and the family farmed extensively. Williams grandson, Hugh Victor, was only sixteen and helping his father with the wheat harvest, when he had the idea to make a machine that would both strip and winnow the wheat, thus saving time and effort. His first machine was ready by February 1884. Hugh Victor subsequently started a small factory in Ballarat before moving to the Melbourne suburb of Sunshine. Thus became what is known as the Sunshine combine harvester.Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday May 9, 1970. The article is titled: "McKay of Drummartin, he began a new era for the world". Several photographs complement the article.drummartin, mckay

1. Rev Harry George Mackay (30/5/1914 - 9/9/1988) was born in Sheffield, Tasmania. He served part time as a chaplain during WW2 (V517227) After the war he married Thelma Muriel Phillips (10/6/1920 - 13/7/2008) in 1946. They are both buried at the Mornington Cemetery. 2. Mr John Brown Hamlett was born in England. In 1951 he married Audrey Sommerville in in Scottsdale, Tasmania. Their first son, David was born in Tasmania in 1952. In 1954, John was preaching in the Launceston Methodist circuit.Bendigo Advertiser from 02/02/1962 and 05/02/1964. Two articles introducing three new families who have moved to Bendigo. These are the family of H.G. Mackay minister of the Wesley church in Forest Street, Rev, Baldwin of the Arnold Street circuit and Rev. J.B. Hamlett in charge of the Eaglehawk Methodist Circuit.bendigo advertiser, rev. hamlett, minister mackay, rev. baldwin