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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: ENVELOPE ADDRESSED A. WELLS
... Envelope addressed to A. Wells 51, Barkly Street, Bendigo... to A. Wells 51, Barkly Street, Bendigo. It has a centenary ...Envelope addressed to A. Wells 51, Barkly Street, Bendigo. It has a centenary of Australia stamp cancelled 25 Oct 1934. The envelope did not have the sender on the back, but the letter inside is from Theo to mum, Dorothy and Elma.document, envelope, elma wells. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Ron Scholten, 8/10/2006 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph print of HTT No. 32 (Bendigo owned tram) at the Yarra Trams centenary celebrations of 100 years of electric trams in Melbourne, 8-10-2006, at the then Docklands terminal facility. Has other trams in the background. Printed on Kodak Royal Paper, photo by Ron Scholten.trams, tramways, htt, docklands, tram 32 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - Bendigo Post Office Centenary envelope
... Bendigo Post Office Centenary envelope....Colour printed envelope - Bendigo Post Office Centenary... - Bendigo Post Office Centenary 1887-1987. Envelope has a 37c stamp ...The Bendigo Post Office was built between 1883 and 1887 by McCulloch and McAlpine. It was designed by George W Watson in the 2nd Empire architectural style.Colour printed envelope - Bendigo Post Office Centenary 1887-1987. Envelope has a 37c stamp with an image of a cockatoo, which has been stamped with a black stamp dated 30 Sept 1987, Vic 3550 - the 'first day" of issue. The envelope was produced by Australia Post to mark the Centenary of the Post Office in Bendigo, and includes a colour image of the Pall Mall frontage of the Post Office building on the corner of Myer Lane and Pall Mall including the Post Office tower and clock.bendigo post office, australia day first day cover, centenary -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPamphlet, Bendigo Tramways, "Restoration of P&MTT 44 and P&MTT84", May. 2010
... Trams tramways Malvern Depot Centenary PMTT Yarra Trams Bendigo ...Pamphlet - A4 size, printed on one side on gloss paper titled "Restoration of P&MTT 44 and P&MTT84", outlining the work done by Bendigo tramway depot on the reconstruction of PMTT trams for the centenary of the Malvern Tram Depot, May 2010. Gives an outline of the work done and the support of the RTBU, Yarra Trams and the State Government. Signed by Thomas Seddon, CEO of the Bendigo Trust. Two copies held.trams, tramways, malvern depot, centenary, pmtt, yarra trams, bendigo tramways, bendigo trust -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFilm - Compact Diskette with video, Yarra Trams, "Malvern Tram Depot Centenary Celebration 30 May 2010", Jun. 2010
Compact Diskette with video (DVD), titled "Malvern Tram Depot Centenary Celebration 30 May 2010" - in a clear covered plastic case with a black back. "Celebrations" running time 5mins, 40secs, gives an introduction to the PMTT, Yarra trams celebrations, includes interview with Craig Tooke (COTMA), Ian Stimpson of Bendigo trams, images of 44 and 84 running in and out of the depot, speech by Michel Masson, CEO of Yarra Trams, Brian Tee, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, historic footage of the 1910 Opening of Malvern depot. Same as chapter 1 of Reg item 925. Printed on the top of the DVD is the Yarra Trams logo, "16/9 duration 5:39" MP4 Clean"trams, tramways, pmtt, opening, yarra trams, malvern depot, centenaries -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFilm - Compact Diskette with video, Trevor Triplow, "PMTT 100 year celebrations", 20/05/2010 12:00:00 AM
... Trams tramways PMTT Centenaries Malvern Preston Workshops ...Compact Diskette with video, clear plastic case, titled "PMTT 100 year celebrations". Produced by Trevor Triplow, 20/5/2010. Features Bendigo Trusts, trams 84 and 44. Running time 82 mins. Includes sequences on testing the trams at Preston. leaving, arcing overhead, High St Northcote, Spring St Melbourne, Hawthorn Bridge and depot. Glenferrie Road, Malvern depot, the opening speeches and return to the depot in the evening.See image for DVD diskette notations.trams, tramways, pmtt, centenaries, malvern, preston workshops, bendigo, tram 84, tram 44 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewsletter, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Secretary's Newsletter June 2010", Jun. 2010
... driver, defective trams, Bendigo Tramway, Malvern centenary... trams, Bendigo Tramway, Malvern centenary and annual leave ...Newsletter titled "Secretary's Newsletter June 2010", Issue 6, issued by the Tram and Bus division of the RTBU. Has a photo of Lou Di Gregorio. Story of Union pay rates, retirements of Eamon Naughton, Kevin Sheehan, motor vehicle licenses and tram driver, defective trams, Bendigo Tramway, Malvern centenary and annual leave provisions.Yields information about the activities of the RTBU during 2010.Newsletter - folded A3 sheet, full colour.trams, tramways, rtbu, unions, yarra trams, presentations, bendigo, malvern depot, tram drivers, drivers, licence fees -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Photo Album, Graeme Breydon, "Tickets and Postal Covers", c1970 to 1990
Photo Album - dark blue plastic covers with the letters "photo album" in raised letters, stippled finish containing 10 leaves ring bound with an adhesive surface with clear plastic sheet on each cover. Page 1 – set of 8 Last day tram tickets – 16/4/1972 and four SEC tickets rear. Page 2 – set of 10 SEC tickets and 2 backs Page 3 – 2 BTPS 10c tickets, MMTB 25c, 3 Brisbane City Council tickets, two Trittons furnishings, one WCC (Wellington?) cable car and two MMTB City Concession tickets Page 4 – Set of 9 MMTB tickets 4d, 7d city, 7d, 8d, 1/-, 1/ 4, 2/- or 20c, 2/6 and one Pensioner’s check ticket. Page 5 – Set of 9 MMTB tickets, 4c, 8c, 9c, 10c, 30c, Pensioner’s concession, two $1 City concession cards, city concession check ticket and two machine issued tickets 1c and 15c. Page 6 – set of 16 MMTB tickets that have been recovered from within trams, very dirty, check tickets, value tickets and advertising on the rear. Page 7 – various special train tickets – Stainless steel train, ARHS tours, TMSV, ARHS Farewell, ARHS SA Mile End, Ballarat trams x 2, Crich exhibition ticket and one MTT (Tas?) 30c. Page 8 – VR Windsor to Melbourne Quarterly 1940, 7 VR various country and suburban tickets and two VR Motor coach services tickets. Page 9 – two interstate reserved seat tickets, Brisbane suburban ticket and 8 various values QR Parcel tickets – very dirty. Page 10 – Two Puffing Billy guest passes, 10th anniversary ticket, 10 various card tickets for Puffing Billy and tours. Page 11 – 6 + others MTT Adelaide value tickets with adverts on rear and four AETM St Kilda Museum tickets. Page 12 – four Red Bus Rover London tickets, four Peak Tramways tickets, one toll bridge, 6 London machine issued tickets. Page 13 – One San Francisco Municipal Railway ticket, one LlafrairPG platform ticket and two MMTB Machine tickets. Page 14 – One $1 MMTB city concession card and one Parramatta Park tramway ticket issued for COTMA during 1976. Page 15 – One Emerald Park vehicle entry ticket and one PBPS opening day of the extension to Lakeside in 1975 with certificate. Page 16 – One PBPS Notice. Page 17 – not used. Page 18 – three commemorative envelopes – WA Railway Centenary, Standard Gauge to Melbourne, and Sydney to Perth. Page 19 – Brisbane tramways last day, two Last day envelopes for Ballarat and Bendigo. Page 20 – three different St Kilda Centenary – Adelaide. Contained within the album was loose tickets - see Reg Item 3970 and a pamphlet for the opening of the Transport Mural at Spencer St Station on 30 Jan. 1978.has a label on the side in punched letters on a green tape "Tickets and Postal Covers"trams, tramways, tickets, secv, mmtb, adelaide, brisbane, arhs, aetm, aeta, pbps, cotma, tmsv, victorian railways, vr, post office, envelopes, post office -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFilm - Compact Diskette with video, Yarra Trams, "Malvern Tram Depot Centenary Celebration 30 May 2010", Jun. 2010
Compact Diskette with video (DVD), titled "Malvern Tram Depot Centenary Celebration 30 May 2010" - in a clear covered plastic case with a black back. Chapter 1 - "Celebrations" running time 5mins, 40secs, gives an introduction to the PMTT, Yarra trams celebrations, includes interview with Craig Tooke (COTMA), Ian Stimpson of Bendigo trams, images of 44 and 84 running in and out of the depot, speech by Michel Masson, CEO of Yarra Trams, Brian Tee, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, historic footage of the 1910 Opening of Malvern depot. Chapter 2 - "News Footage" - running time 4mins 15 secs, ABC News excerpts, channel 9 and channel 7 news broadcasts for that night features an interview with Darren Hutchesson, Craig Tooke, Roderick Smith, Allan Pollard and Michel Masson. Chapter 3 - "Archive footage" - running time 3 mins, footage thanks to National Film and Sound Archive, titled the "Opening Prahran and Malvern Tramway " features people speaking from a spiral staircase, trams No. 1, 2 and 3 running out of the depot, 12 in Glenferrie Road, lots of people views, 6 with Mayor, 6 See also Reg Item 2450 for a Yarra Trams labelled copy of the first chapter. See also Reg Item 2451 for a copy of chapter 2. See also Reg Item 2452 for the original version ex the Archive along with the paperwork re use.trams, tramways, pmtt, opening, yarra trams, malvern depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BELLS CHIME FOR ANGELUS
Five swinging bells were installed at Sacred Heart Cathedral in September 2001 and were rung for the first time 30/9/2001. The cast bronze bells were made in France and their eventual size and tones were decided based on the size of the belfry. The bells are each named after a saint; St Liborius, St Augustine, St Patrick, Mother of Good Counsel, and Blessed Mary McKillop.Newspaper article from 2001 written by Monsignor John Duffus, Sacred Heart Cathedral. Bells chime for Angelus: In September, five bells were blessed and installed in the tower of the Sacred Heart Cathedral to mark the centenary of the opening of the nave in 1901. There is a photo at the bottom of the bells being blessed at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo, the bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
... for Bendigo Tourism Board. Bathurst Convention Centenary to be held... and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played. Centenary ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 5.7.1995. Three typed pages on blue paper. Items discussed Confusion re location Of John Quick's Office. Proposed brochure for Bendigo Tourism Board. Bathurst Convention Centenary to be held in November 1996centenary of federation, bathurst convention -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Invitation, Michele Matthews Collection
The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Invitation to Michele Matthews to the opening of the Victorian Constitutional Exhibition and Citizenship Ceremony by His excellency The Hon. Richard McGarvie, at the bendigo Art Gallery 31 May 1995. 2. Two coloured photographs of information panels set up by the Sir John Quick Committee as part of the Exhibition. 3. Newspaper cutting of the launch of Constitutional Awareness Week in Bendigo. Published in the Bendigo Advertiser on Thursday 1.6.1995.centenary of federation, hon. richard mcgarvie, constitutional awareness display -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionArtwork, other - Commemorative print and medal, Bolton Brothers Printers, 1951
... of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through... of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through ...The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was re designated as a Shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished through the amalgamation which took place between Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form the City of Greater Bendigo. This memento commemorates the centenary of gold discovery in Victoria and was presented to school children in the Marong Shire.Framed and mounted commemorative certificate with Victorian Centenary Medal top centre.Memento / of / Victorian Centenary / Commemoration Year 1951 / Shire of Marong -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Agenda and minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 22.11.1994. Three typed pages. Items discussed Success of the inaugural Sir John Quick lecture at La Trobe University Bendigo. Plans to begin for 1995 Lecture. Formation of a Federation Centenary Committee set up by the Council. Sir John Quick Committee to be invited to participate in plans made by this Committee. Peter Tangey nominated to be representative on the Committee. 2. Minutes of meeting of the Federation Centenary Committee held on 29.11.1994. Two typed pages. Items discussed Aim to playing a role in planning local celebrations and bring a national focus on Bendigo. Distribution of Federal reports and planning suggestions.centenary of federation, federation centenary committee -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Agenda and minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 20.6.1994. Three typed pages. Items discussed Final arrangements for the Inaugural Sir John Quick lecture on Friday 12.8.1994 at La Trobe University Bendigo. Justice Michael Kirby to present the lecture. Concern about frequent public references suggesting that John Quick drafted the Australian Constitution at "the Eyrie". There is no direct evidence to support this claim.sir john quick, justice michael kirby, centenary of federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 16.5.1995. Three typed pages. Items discussed 1995 Sir John Quick Lecture. Finding a speaker for the Lecture. Visit to Bendigo of the Governor of Victoria The Hon. Richard McGarvie on May 31. 2. Program for Official Inauguration and Citizenship Ceremony by His excellency The Hon. Richard McGarvie, at the Art Gallery 31 May 1995. The program included the launch of Constitutional Awareness Week in Bendigo and the opening of the Victorian Constitutional Exhibition. Two typed pages on yellow paper. 3. Two coloured photographs of Sir John Quick's house and one coloured photograph of Sir John Quick's grave. Unknown person in photos.centenary of federation, citizenship ceremony., hon. richard mcgarvie -
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Programme - William Gay, Michele Matthews Collection, 1995
William Gay was born in Scotland inn1865. He emigrated to New Zealand in 1885 and then on to Australia in 1888. He spent the last four years of his life in Bendigo where he wrote his best known individual poems - "Australia 1894", "Australia Infelix" and "Australian Federation".Order of Service booklet for Centenary Commemorative Service in memory of William Gay - A Poet for Federation (2.5.1865 - 22.12.1897). The service was held at the Bendigo General Cemetery on 22nd December 1997. A5 booklet with blue card cover and four page insert printed on white paper. Cover and insert bound together with piece of white curling ribbon. Black and white photograph of William Gay in centre of front cover.william gay, poet, poet for federation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet - Australian Natives Association
... stapled pamphlet. "Australian Natives Association - Bendigo...Australian Natives Association ANA Bendigo Branch ...Australian Natives Association A5 - 8-page pale grey cover stapled pamphlet. "Australian Natives Association - Bendigo Branch Centenary 25th August 1874 - 1974" Originally the Sandhurst Branch. A brief history of the ANA meetings with a list of present (1974) Officers australian natives association, ana bendigo branch -
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Photograph - The Corowa Conference 1993, Michele Matthews Collection, 1993
Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.Twelve coloured photographs taken by Michele Matthews when she attended the 1993 Corowa Conference commemorating the 100 years anniversary of the first Corowa Conference held in 1893.(see 11045.17, 11045.19, 11045.20). These include delegates at the Centenary dinner, the Corowa Court House, the Federation Museum at Corowa, advertising signs and commemoration plaques. Also included is the ticket issued to the delegates to attend the Centenary Dinner during the Conference. The photographs have been glued on to sheets of white paper with hand written description below each photograph.federation, corowa conference, paul keating, sir ninian stephen, mr tim fischer mhr, corowa court house, corowa federation museum -
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Document - Corowa Federation Conference Centenary 1993, Michele Matthews Collection, 1993
Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.a. Yellow card trifold "Programme of Events" for the Centenary of the Corowa Federation Conference from Thursday 29 July - Sunday 1 August 1993. Events included The opening of the refurbished Corowa Court House. Launch of the Federation Centenary pre-stamped envelope. Bush and folk music conference Centenary dinner. b. Program and menu for the Federation Centenary Dinner 1893 - 1993. Yellow bifold card with paper insert. The menu included items from local produce and Rutherglen wines. The menu has been signed inside the cover by Paul Keating, Prime Minister of Australia"Regards Paul Keating" Written in black ink.federation, corowa conference, paul keating -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter - CMHS Moorabbin Mirror Vol 3 August 2015, Moorabbin Mirror Vol 3 August 2015, August 2015
This is Vol. 3 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Valma Sharp August 2015 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Members are informed of the Heritage Display at Stanley's Menswear, Bentleigh East, in conjunction with Glen Eira HS, Market Garden Display at Bendigo Bank Ormond and the Sandbelt Milestones at Brighton Cemetery, Godfrey Street Community House, St Peter's Church & School, the ongoing Gallipoli Centenary and Moorabbin Saints AFL team at Linton Street. Dates for Committee Meeting, General Meeting and the upcoming AGM in October. Photos from The Booklet and Leaflet Launch on May 13th, a request for information about the Womens’ Farm Mordialloc c 1916 , advertisements for the Bayside Arts & Cultural Exhibition featuring Tommy Bent and the RHSV Exhibition re MacPherson Robertson featuring the bust made by August Reitman at Box Cottage . Open Days are listed with an invitation for new members showing the benefits and duties of CMHS membership. CMHS thanks The Office of the Hon. Andrew Robb AO MP Minister for Trade & Investment, Federal Member for Goldstein, who photocopied this newsletter under community printing entitlements. This is Vol. 3 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS August 2015 A4 x 3 paper folded to A5 x 6pp with colour photographs. Moorabbin / Mirror / August 2015 Issue 3 moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, sharp valma, bent tommy, mordialloc womens farm c1916, gallipoli landings 1915, robertson macpherson, reitman august, godrfrey street community hhouse bentleigh, st peter's church bentleigh east, brighton cemetery, bendigo bank ormond, stanley's menwear bentleigh, glen eira historical society, launch of box cottage museum publications 2015, glen eira city council,east -
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Document - T J Connelly portrait, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
Thomas Jefferson Connelly played an important role in role in seeking support for the movement towards federation of the Australian colonies. Connelly was the first Bendigo born Mayor of Bendigo, and the youngest Mayor of Bendigo. He died in 1892 aged just 34. The portrait was painted by Robert William Bugg from a Bartlett Bros. photograph. It was unveiled in the ANA Hall in View Street by Alfred Deakin on October 18, 1893. A re-enactment of the unveiling was held at the Bendigo Art Gallery on October 18 1993. a. Three page typewritten outline of the speech given by John Quick. b. Handwritten script of Quick's speech used at the re-enactment. c. Handwritten script of Alfred Deakin's speech used at the re-enactment. d. Yellow paper bifold program for the Centenary of the Unveiling of the Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly. The part of John Quick was played by Robert Lloyd. The part of Alfred Deakin was played by Robert Jealous. The back page contains a Timeline of the life of Connelly who served on the City Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889). e. Newspaper cutting from the Bendigo Advertiser (published 6.11.1993) reporting on the re-enactment of the unveiling of the Connelly portrait. Includes a photo of the portrait with three descendants of T J Connelly - grand-daughter Joan Serpell and great grand children Ellie Thompson and John Hamilton. f. Photocopy of biographical information about Robert William BUGG. Unknown source. g. One page photocopy of six newspaper articles reporting on the life and death of Robert William Bugg - photographer and painter. Includes a photo of Mr. Bugg.sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, robert william bugg, alfred deakin, paul boromeo -
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Document - T J Connelly, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
Thomas Jefferson Connelly played an important role in role in seeking support for the movement towards federation of the Australian colonies. Connelly was the first Bendigo born Mayor of Bendigo, and the youngest Mayor of Bendigo. He died in 1892 aged just 34. The portrait was painted by Robert William Bugg from a Bartlett Bros. photograph. It was unveiled in the ANA Hall in View Street by Alfred Deakin on October 18, 1893.1. Invitation to Michele Matthews to attend the re-enactment of the unveiling of a portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly at the Bendigo Art Gallery on 5.11.1993. Invitation includes Sir John Quick Committee letterhead on the invitation. 2. Three newspaper articles from the Bendigo Advertiser reporting on the upcoming Centenary of the unveiling of the Thomas Jefferson Connelly portrait at the Bendigo Art Gallery.sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, robert william bugg, alfred deakin, paul boromeo -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
... Quick Annual lecture Bendigo University Justice Michael Kirby ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 24.3.1994. Two typed pages. Items discussed Centenary of Federation Advisory Committee request for a submission re goals, strategies and involvement of interest groups in the in the Centenary of Federation in 2001. Secretary to prepare a submission. Request to local school to highlight Sir John Quick in school assignments as well as Sir Henry Parkes. Proposed lectureship at Bendigo University. Justice Michael Kirby to present the Inaugural Sir John Quick lecture on Friday 12.8.1994. sir john quick, annual lecture, bendigo university, justice michael kirby, centenary of federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 30.9.1993. Item discussed: Re-enactment of the unveiling of the Thomas Connelly portrait to be held at the Bendigo Art Gallery on 5.11.1893. 2. Yellow paper bifold program for the Centenary of the Unveiling of the Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly. The portrait was originally unveiled by Alfred Deakin on 18.10.1893. The back page contains a Timeline of the life of Connelly who served on the City Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889) sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, cr. balsillie -
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Document - Centenary of ANA Annual Conference 1898, Michele Matthews Collection, 1998
The Australian Natives’ Association was one of many friendly societies operating in Australia in the 19th century. The ANA was an exclusively Australian organisation established in Victoria on 24 April 1871 by a group of young, white Australian-born men. Meetings were open to all and membership did not involve rituals or regalia. Federation of the Australian colonies became an ANA goal in 1884. By 1910 membership had reached 28,844 and was broadly based across all occupations and social classes. Source https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/australian-natives-association 1. Bendigo Advertiser newspaper article reporting an upcoming dinner to be held commemorating the centenary of a meeting held by the Australian Natives' Association (ANA) at the Shamrock Hotel on March 15, 1898. Includes a black and white photograph of town crier Tom Stewart who will read Alfred Deakin's original speech at the commemoration dinner. Published 11.3.98. 2. Programme booklet for Centenary of the Banquet Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, Sunday 15 March 1998. (Report of proceedings of the Annual Conference of Victorian Branches of the AUSTRALIAN NATIVES' ASSOCIATION held at the A.N.A. Hall Bendigo ON Thursday 15th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th March, 1898). A5 booklet with yellow card cover and two page insert printed on yellow paper. Cover and insert bound together with piece of white curling ribbon. Speakers include Mr. Alan Castleman, Dr. Richard Sneddon, Ms. Michele Matthews. Re-enactment of the 1898 speech by the Hon. Alfred Deakin (Reda by Tom Stewart). Includes menu. 3. Transcript of the talk by Michele Mathews presented to the Centenary Dinner on 15 March 1998. Three type written pages on white paper. Some words and sentences marked with green highlighter.federation, alfred deakin, ana, australian natives' association, tom stewart, town crier -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Audio - SONGS OF THE ANZACS
DVD, Songs of the Anzacs. Bendigo Historical Society Inc., With funding from The Anzac Centenary CommunityGrants Program, the Victorian Government, and the Victorian Veterans Council.Two Discs. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PRESS REPORTS FROM THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER, SUTTON GRANGE CHURCH AND STATE SCHOOL CENTENARY, 1965
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Press Reports from the Bendigo Advertiser, Sutton Grange Church and State School Centenary 27-28 March 1965bendigo, history, churches -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL CENTENARY
The original Golden Square State School was built in Laurel Street in 1873. In 2015 the school moved to new premises.2 copies of Golden Square Primary School Number 1189 Centenary 1873 - 1973 August 10th,11th,12th, 1973.book, bendigo, school
