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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FOOTY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Footy: Bendigo gas works football club, 1926. Some names of players provided are: (second row, second from right) Phil Moorshead, (third row, third from left) Peat Wattie, (second row, second from left) Tom Flood, (front row, second from right) Bob Pysing. Photo supplied by Alma McHardy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LUCRATIVE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Lucrative: the extended Hustlers Company's quartz mining claim, featuring the office, battery house and main shaft in 1875. The claim had six shafts with 144,500 tonnes of quartz mined, yielding 188,000 ounces of gold. The shaft included 4,000 feet of sinking and 16 crosscuts, giving a total of 12,000 feet in length. The mine employed nearly 200 men. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO SANATORIUM: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE PHOTOS
Two photocopies of photos, published in the Bendigo Advertiser's series "The Way We Were" on March 24 and 25th , 2015. Photo LH side of paper shows '1954, The Queen's visit to Bendigo Hospital. In the photo are the tuberculosis patients with nurses Gwen Hill ( middle front ) and Brenda Hollis ( far right). Other photo 'The Chalet at Bendigo Hospital housed the tuberculosis patients and nurses all wore gowns and masks when tending to the patients'bendigo, hospital, sanatorium -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TRAMS, NEAR ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, c.1910
Black and white photograph of older image of trams, near Alexandra Fountain. City Family Hotel in background. Inscriptions in image at top 'Electric Trams and City Hotel, Bendigo, Vic'. In image -'Tramways'. History of object: James Lerk, 2000 'Two of Bendigo's first electric trams using the overhead system. The trams were built in 1903 by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide. City Family Hotel in background. Photos taken by c.1910'Bendigo Advertiserplace, transport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: SOUTH FREDERICK THE GREAT CO. N.L. - CASH BOOK, 1934/39
Book; Leather bound accounts book - cash book starts 03/08/1934 to 08/06/1939, with note 'Assets of this company, together with cash in hand (pounds99:14:1) were taken over by Mines Department of Victoria in satisfaction of ? Of Indenture dated 09/09/1936, pages 62 to 200 missing (blanks). Includes Balance sheet for 31/12/1934. Cash Book South Frederick The Great ??? Co. N.L.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganisation, industry, accounting., mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; 3B0 TENNIS BROADCASTS
A black folder containing pages which are the minutes of the 3B0 Tennis Association which was part of the 3B0 Women's Club. All entered by Lydia Chancellor Hon. Gen. Sec. of the association. These notes were read out regularly on 3B0 by Lydia Chancellor. Entries dated 12/05/39 to 6/06/41. Written on the side of the folder are the remarks - Broadcasts over 3B0 by ''Chance.'' Formerly Folder 78. Removed to Box 803 on 8.11.2022Lydia Chancellor ''Chance''organization, club / society, 3bo ladies' tennis association, lydia chancellor collection, collection, 3b0 women's club, 3b0 tennis association, tennis, sport, radio, wireless, radio broadcasts, 3b0 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAITHFUL
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, July 31, 2004. Faithful: members of the Methodist Church Bible class Kangaroo Flat,circa 1900. Back row from left: Mr. Free, Clara Cuieritier, Mr. Yates, Jessie Bell, Mr. Jackson, Leenie Munro. Middle row: Lena Treblecock, Mrs. Uhey, Mr. Curnow, Mrs. Withburn, Rebecca Johnson. Front row: Harry McKeen.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ANECDOTES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 1, 2004. Anecdotes: this photo was taken in C.M. Creek butcher shop in 1960. The butcher shop operated from the same site as the Clog's restaurant and pizza. Pictured from left are: Graeme Lunn, Sam Excelby, Colin Creek and Bill Bowery. Graeme was taking over as an apprentice from Sam, who was retiring. Sam was pictured being presented with a cake and newspaper stand.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PARADE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, April 14, 2004. Parade: Cohns Lancers Marching Girls in Bendigo's Easter parade, 1962. Leader Yvonne Pocock. First row from left: Joyce Coulson, Lynette Murphy, Lorraine Harvey. Second row: Maureen Connelly, Jan Hiatt. Third row: Marion Thomas, Lorraine Molloy, Julie Jenkins. Fourth row: Barbara Date and Pam (surname unknown).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TEAM
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, May 21, 2004. Team: Bendigo U17 softball team competed successfully at Ballarat in January 1969. Back: Mrs Rainbow, Nola Hucheson, Helen Mitting, Denise Hatch, Ernie Rainbow (coach), Kerri Cannan, Janis Forbes, Helen Robb, Mrs Riten. Front: Lynette Cannan, Lynne Mangan, Kerry Norris, Gwenda Parr, Robyn Sanderson and Mary Seath.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHAMPIONS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Champions: this photo of the Bendigo squadron of the Air League was taken in 1947, after the squadron won two trophies in the National Titles for drill and marching. Second row third from left is Mr Bishop, Fred Cooke, who was commanding official, Jack Faye, drill instructor andLenice Saunders, in charge of the girls. First on the right second row is Noel Dean.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAWN'S BREWERY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Fawns Brewery, High Street, circa 1860. James Fawns arrived on the Bendigo diggings in 1853 and soon established a brewery near the Foundry Arms Hotel in Old High Street, Golden Square. He later closed this brewery and erected an establishment in High Street known as the London Brewery. After Fawns death in 1891, the brewery became incorporated with the adjacent City Brewery.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FIRE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, December 31, 2004. Fire: Golden Square fire brigade's annual Christmas sports day gave brigades the chance to display their talents. In this photograph, taken in 1942, Keith James (assistant), Bill Rodda (ladder man), Bill Curnow (pole), George Symons (coupler) and Dick Turner (hydrant) display their talents under the watchful eye of the judge, Bob Houston. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ALL SMILES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, February 4, 2005. All smiles: pictured is a group of students at Myola State School during the mid 1950s. Standing are Gerard Tuohey, B. Butcher, Kevin Tuohey, Peter Butcher, j\John Tuohey and Jack Tuohey. Seated are Ann Tuohey, unknown, Julie Tuohey, Monica Tuohey, Genevieve Tuohey, Irene Tuohey, Marie Tuohey and unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: BROKEN HILL SOUTH LTD - REPORT, 27/08/1926
Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. Report of the 8th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Broken Hill South Ltd. Meeting held on 27th Sept 1926 at Collins Gate, 360 Collins St., Melbourne. Sir David J.Gordon, MLC, presided. The secretary was Mr. J. R. Edwards. A single sheet of paper folded in half. Other names highlighted in the report were - Messrs. G.W.Young, T.J.Rogers, A.Arnold, Edward Kay and H.W.BuckleyBroken Hill South Ltdbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, broken hill south ltd, general shareholders meeting report. -
Clunes Museum
Work on paper - MEMOIRS OF JAMES PEVERELL
.1 MEMOIRS OF JAMES PEVERELL, GREAT GRANDFATHER OF IAN TUCKER, BORN 17/7/1838 IN ENGLAND. LEFT ENGLAND ON 27/9/1853 WITH HIS BROTHER ON "INNELLAN OF GREENOCK THE MEMOIRS WERE WRITTEN IN 1909 AT THE REQUEST OF HIS SON JOSEPH. THE PAGES ARE IN A MANILLA FOLDER, PAGES ARE HELD IN PLACE WITH FILE CLIPS. IT ALSO CONTAINS SOME FAMILY HISTORY .2 HANDWRITTEN LETTER FROM IAN TUCKER ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE FOLDERjames peverell, ian tucker, innellan of grenock -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Vesta Case, Estimated: 1889-1890
Silver vesta case with trumpeted flower etched on one side and rose like flower on the other. Match striker on the bottom. Stylized CJS on refers to Charles James Stevens born Gibraltar 1/1/1892, died 2/3/1973, buried Geelong Eastern Cemetery. He married Edna Olive in 1966. Edna and her sister, Elsie Samuel, lived in Pickworth Avenue, Anglesea and were active in the Historical Society.Etched with trumpeted and rose-like flowers and the letters "CJS". Hallmarks: cc, P, anchor, Lion (P=1889-1890). Arrow (anchor) - Birmingham.matches, silver, charles james stevens -
Villa Alba Museum
Photograph - Hearth Tiles, Third Bedroom Fireplace, Villa Alba, c.1882
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. Most rooms in this historically and aesthetically significant house have stone (typically marble) fireplaces that are inset with plain and decorative tiles produced by the company of Mintons Ltd.Born digital photograph of the pattern of the square hearth tiles in the third bedroom of Villa Alba. The glazed decorative tiles are painted in a pattern of climbing green ivy on a black base. The tiles have borders on two sides using a repeated black and white pattern. The tiles are laid so that the pattern of the ivy extends to the rear of the hearth. An oriental element with the design is the use of bamboo on which the ivy climbs. All of the tiles were produced by Mintons Ltd.fireplaces, mintons, mintons - tiles, villa alba -- third bedroom -
Villa Alba Museum
Photograph - Fourth Bedroom Fireplace, Villa Alba, c.1882
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. Most rooms in this historically and aesthetically significant house have stone (typically marble) fireplaces that are inset with plain and decorative tiles produced by the company of Mintons Ltd.Born digital photograph of the fireplace in the fourth bedroom of Villa Alba. This is the only replacement fire place setting in the house. It was purchased with the support of a grant from the Bendigo Community Bank - Kew East Branch. The mantel, like that in the. third bedroom features garlands of polychrome painted flowers on the three panels. The mantel is inset with monochrome surround and hearth tiles. The latter is incomplete, missing the front row. All of the tiles were produced by Mintons Ltd.fireplaces, mintons, mintons - tiles, villa alba - fourth bedroom -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Issue of Tokens", c1915
Yields information and demonstrates the use of fare tokens in Ballarat, their manufacture and accounting information.Report - typed foolscap sheet (2 copies) and handwritten sheet, for which most of the sheet has been reproduced in the typed report. The hand written sheet is ruled and has been glued together to form a long sheet. Looks at the purchase of tokens in 1914, the costs from the UK and Australia, how they were issued to crews, for both fare box drivers and conductors, accounting for them using tubes, time taken to account for by a clerk. trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, tokens, fare boxes, operations, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, 1971
Printed single sheet pamphlet, advertising the formation of the BTPS following the end of the SEC system and seeking support. Has a sketch of a bogie tram in the top right hand corner. References to Ballarat spelt with 'aa'. Has post office box number, but with box number in a different type face, almost handwritten. A large number printed but not used by the BTPS due to the spelling of the word "Ballarat". Were used in the depot for many years as scrap paper.trams, tramways, btps, pamphlets, advertisements -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Goodbye to the last tram", 21/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the last tram to leave the Borough of Sebastopol at the time of the closure of the SEC operated system and the people involved.Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun of 21/9/1971 with photo of the Ballarat Mayor, Cr. J. A. Chisholm with his wife and a driver and conductor (of the last tram), reporting that the trams were given a rousing send off and have now been replaced by buses. Tram showing destination of "Depot". .1 - Print of original photograph print added 14-3-2016 from the donation to the Museum by Karelyn Satter Feb. 2016.In blue ink below the photograph "SUN 21/9/71", On the rear of the photograph has the stamp of "Harvey Studios Ballarat"trams, tramways, closure, cr. j. a. chisholm, last tram, bus replacement -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 11/04/1953 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat No. 40, a couple of years after its arrival in Ballarat and the south side of Sturt St, near Lydiard St.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 40 in Sturt St, west bound to the Gardens via Drummond north. Shows how the trolley ropes were stored at the drivers end, the appearance of the car in 1953 and the buildings in the background. Includes the Commonwealth Bank, C. Marks & Co and the Mechanics Institute. Three different sized copies held. Photo used in Destination Eaglehawk. Image rescanned from copy neg and updated 31/5/2020.Copy 1 - in pencil "Reduce to 5", #6121" Copy 2 - "W John Webster photo" Copy 3 - in ink "CR14 11-4-53" On Negative in ink "CR14"tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st, tram 40 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, c1800s
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide reads: Thus, well before the end of the nineteenth century, the Australian colonies were united in a policy of restricting Chinese and all coloured immigration. This question was discussed at many intercolonial conferences, and was one of the arguments of the advocates of Federation. When the federation was established (1901) - and by this time the rise of Japan was a factor in the situation - ''White Australia'' was adopted as a basis of the immigration policy of the Commonwealth. Markings: 1. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Many Chinese took up other occupations; some became successful market gardeners, fishermen, laundrymen, cooks, and sellers of tea and sugar (till near the end of the 19th century, both these commodities came from China). In Melbourne, they made fine cabinet makers; the first successful tobacco growers in Victoria were Chinese in the Ovens Valley. Markings: 12. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - GORDON GOLD NO LIABILITY
Two light brown covered auction catalogues for an auction held at the Gordon Gold No Liability mine at Gordon, Vic. On the 9th and 10th July, 1941of mining equipment, milling plant, cyanide plant, sawmill plant, stores, corrugated iron buildings, men's cubicles, residences and costly sundries. Sale by order of the Legal Manager, Mr. G. S. Anderson of Anderson, Hodgson & Lithgow. J. H Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - gordon gold no liability, mr g s anderson, anderson hodgson & lithgow, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, the cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - NEW GLENFINE GOLD MINING CO
Blue covered Auction Catalogue for a sale held on 17th December 1940 at the New Glenfine Gold Mining Co. N. L. at Pitfield Plains (Vic.)Front page has a black and white photo of a Ruston Diesel Electric Generating Set - Similar to Lot 129. For sale was Electrical & Steam Mining Machinery, Plant, Buildings & Extensive Equipment. There are descriptions of many lots and where they are situated. J. H. Curnow & Son were the Auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - new glenfine gold mining co n l, a e llewellyn, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, the cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - GODFREY HIRST & CO PTY LTD
Two white covered catalogues with blue printing. Sale of wool scouring and carbonizing plant, 3 multi tubular boilers, 20 electric motors, spinning frame and equipment. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers for Godfrey Hirst & Co. Pty. Ltd. Catalogue contains Memorandum of Purchase at Auction, Special Note to Buyers, Location, Description of 183 lots and Conditions of Sale. Sale was on the 18/8/1964.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - godfrey hirst & co pty ltd, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, l c osborne, r w e hammill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - WINERY LIQUIDATION - ARDMONA
Two red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on 16th February 1978 for a Winery Liquidation, Ardmona, under instructions from Mr. A. Hodgson, Ferrier & Green, Trustee Bankrupt Estate M. Kennedy. For sale was a Spanish styled homestead (built 1974) and Freehold 20 acre vineyard. Also tools, wine making equipment, Water Right, machinery and furniture. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - winery liquidation - ardmona, mr a hodgson ferrier & green, estate m kennedy, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, i m dyett, bolton bros print -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Cohn's LP Record
The recording was made in the studio of 3BO Bendigo. The record tells the of the Cohn brothers life in Bendigo. It was commissioned by Jack Magnus Cohn, the grandson of Julius Cohn about 1950s-1960s. A "12-inch L.P." black record in a brown paper cover. The cover has the records manufactures name and address printed on it. The record is single sided, the middle has a cream coloured label. "HOUSE OF COHN" Recorded in the studio of 3BO Bendigo. Produced by E. Pattison. Participating in "The House of Cohn" were Des Nicholson, Alex Cohn and Rus Pilley, recorded in the studio of 3BC Bendigo by, Bill Morell and Dug Richards produced by E. Pattison.house of cohn, 3bo bendigo, e. pattison, cohn brothers