The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three letters dated 17 February 1965, 2 March 1965, and 4th March 1965, with attached program, and a list of officials. On Bendigo Golden Fleece Thousand letterhead, and signed by L. H. Jackman, Secretary. Seven pages in all. Additionally, speech notes for speeches by Oliver to congratulate the winner of the race, the Centenary Bendigo Thousand (1951??), and to the ANA conference 1951 - three typed pages.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver . mayor of bendigo. bendigo golden fleece thousand (athletics).

Possibly the last half of a letter dated April 20 64. That the tender be excepted and that the Letters be on the Glafs on the out side. Propes? By ? Coath, Carl Muller.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, coath, carl muller

Brown manilla paper parcel bound with string with handwritten heading The Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Co Ltd Letters Jan 91-93. Stack of letters approximately 40cm high each folded into 20.5 cm x 6.5cm contained inside.Letters are catalogued separatelybendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Article (8 pages) titled ''Mackay, of Bendigo - a requiem for an Anzac'' (Major Murdoch Mackay) by J G Harrison. Life story of Mackay who died at Pozieres, France in WW1. Contains extracts from letters from the front by Mackay. Mackay was articled (1911) to Messrs Cohen, Kirby and Woodward of Bendigo. Joined Citizens Forces in 1911 - rose to rank of Lieutenant. Further military details.J.G. Harrisonperson, individual, major murdoch mackay

Letter dated 21 August 1884 from David Weir to his son. Three pages in length.genealogy, family, lithgow, letters, david weir, john scott lithgow

Letter dated 8 December 1883 written by David Weir to his children. Two pages in length.genealogy, family, lithgow, letters, david weir, john scott lithgow

Letter dated 22 August 1883, from David Weir of Kangaroo Flat to his children. Four pages in length.genealogy, family, lithgow, letters, david weir, kangaroo flat

Letter dated 24 November 1884 from David Weir to his children. Three pages in length.genealogy, family, lithgow, letters, david weir, john scott lithgow

Two letters from John Lithgow of Hilly Lands, Gilgandra, dated 29 May 1895. One addressed to his son-in-law David Weir, the other to his daughter Annie.genealogy, family, lithgow, letters, john lithgow, david lithgow, hilly lands, gilgandra (nsw), henry leggo, isabella mary leggo, drouin (vic), susan ann weir

Letters and historical research information re Johann Menge (1788-1852). Includes three letters to A Richardson from Val Menge (wife of possible descendant of Johann Menge) , dated December 19970, Feb 1971 and March 1971; Extract from ''South Australia and its Mines''(1846); Extract from ''Historical studies of Australia & New Zealand Vol 10''; Extract from the ''Australian Dictionary of Biography''; extract from George Stevenson's Journal in ''Royal Geographic Society of Australia - South Australian Branch, Vol 30, p. 62; Extract from ''The history of South Australia pp. 186-187; Extract from letter written by ''The South Australian Register'' (1852); Extract from '' Tasmanian Historical Research Association'' Papers and proceedings Vol 11, No. 2, pp 31 - 46; copy of book review (unknown paper) of ''Opal Men'', with sketch of Johann Menge, who first discovered opal in Australia. Menge was a mineralogist/geologist with a talent for languages - ''eccentric'' -died in poverty at Forest Creek, 1852.Val & Ted Mengeperson, individual, johann menge

LETTERHEAD PAPER - PER ARDUA AD ASTRA - BENDIGO TC Four blank letterhead pages of parchment writing paper bearing an oval shaped insignia at the top of the page. The insignia contains the phrase ' PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' - Bendigo. In the centre of the insignia are the letters 'TC'education, bendigo, ' per ardua ad astra' , ' letter head', 'bendigo tc', 'bendigo technical college'

Collection of handwritten letters - Albert Bush's Stores. Approx 150 business letters addressed to ''My dear Alb'' signed ''Yours affectionately Fred'' from Bendigo, dated 1916 - 1919. Letters are generally on one side of a typed sheet printed by Albert Bush's Stores in 1916 relating accounts in relation to the probate re the late Albert Bush . Some single sheets inserted. Letters are bound with string through a single hole and tied.person, individual, bush collection - personal

DERBYSHIRE GOLD MINING CO.? SPECIMEN HILL PYRITES WORKS? Various accounts including some 'Gold Returns' from 1912 to 1914. Some earlier pages neatly cut out of this book. (Draft?) letters (x2) at rear of book to J F Warren & Co re the supply of inferior lead acetate re Cyanide Works, Spec Hill. (?? Spelling) and Hendrey Jobe (John Evans, witness)bendigo, industry, derbyshire gold mining co, derbyshire gold mining co

Letters dated 14 May 2004, and 3 August 2004, from Wendy Takos, re father Rupert William Carter, and his brothers Cyril and Allen and sister Nell who attended Golden Square Primary School. William Carter was a Captain of the Fire Brigade and his wife Annie Montgomery lived in Shamrock Street.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Letters from following businesses re donations for major raffle for 125th. Anniversary. Bendigo Regional YMCA, Burke School and Office Supplies., Gillies Bros. Hibernian Hotel, Bloom N' Gifts, Maggie Mae's Home Made Cakes, Golden Square healthwise Pharmacy.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Letters from the office of Bob Cameron, Staste member for Bendigo West., congratulating Shane Rodda and Ron Payne and other organisers, on the success of the 125th. Anniversary celebrations and an acceptance to attend.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, bob cameron, payne, rodda

Letter sent by James Staines Abbott to his mother on January 19th 1857. Letter is written on pale blue waxed paper in black ink. Letter has two pages with both sides written upon.communication, postal, letters

Letter sent by Edith Mabel Rimes to her Grandmother Elizabeth Abbott on 4th January 1898. Written in black ink on single sheet using both sides. Healesville Jan 4/98communication, postal, letters

Letter sent by George Rimes to his father inlaw James Staines Abbott on 1st June 1885. Written in black ink on single sheet using both sides. Wanalta June 1st 1885. Notations also on page, Now poor George is no more he died in Mooroopna hospital about 11th May 1899 James Staines Abbott aged 84 years now June 1st 1899 Wanalta.communication, postal, letters

Note from Elizabeth Abbott to her father James Staines Abbott on the occasion of his 74th birthday 1st June 1889. Notation scribbled in pencil reads, Now 1895 July, I am over 80 thank God JSA Wanalta.communication, postal, letters

Letter from Agnes Hay to James Staines Abbott 4th January 1904.communication, postal, letters

Letter sent from Shepparton by Elizabeth Abbott to her husband James Staines Abbott on 15th April 1897. Short note scribbled in black ink on scrap paper, one side only.communication, postal, letters

A letter sent from Wanalta by Grace Marion Roberts to her Grandfather James Staines Abbott on 30th May 1893. Letter written in black ink on single sheet using both sides.communication, postal, letters

Letters (2 ) from Golden Square Primary School 1189 to the following politicians requesting their presence at the opening of the 125th. Anniversary celebrations. To a, Mr. Bob Cameron, member for Bendigo West., and to b. Mr. Jeff Kennett, Premier of Victoria. Letters signed by Mr. Ron Payne, Principal.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Merle Hall Collection - Various documents related to Bendigo Musical Organizations/Piano Trust; a. Photocopy of A Doney photograph of the former Conservatorium of Music, 5 Rowan St, Bendigo; b. copy of letter from Jim Thomas, Manager, Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. To Peter Frost, CoGB re Steinway piano/Piano Trust Oct 1993); c. 1985 Press Release ''New Piano for Bendigo City Hall '' - new fully reconditioned Steinway grand piano - with added handwritten notes of 12 listed features of the purchase and copy of Allans Music receipt for Part payment on Bendigo Steinway Concert Grand Piano ($11,300); d. Single-page sheet entitled ''Some Background on the Steinway grand at Town Hall'' (covers period from 1985 to late 1989); e. August 1993 submission to Mr Ray Burton, CoGb, from Board of Directors, Bendigo Regional Arts Centre re Grand Piano currently stored at Bendigo City Hall (recommending re-housing of Steinway to the Bendigo Regional Arts Centre; f. letter from Bendigo Piano Committee of Management (Eileen Hetherington) to Mr R Burton, CoGB, re relocation of Steinway at Bendigo Town Hall 6/8/1989; g. handwritten copy of memo to David Price/Keith Oberin from Dawn Colbourne re ''Piano'' (19/8/93) re draft submission to BRAC sub-committee; h. handwritten notes of meeting of Piano Trust Feb 9th - no year given re funds for piano; i. Various letters/submissions from AB re Grand Piano ca. 1984/85; j. Correspondence from CoGB to Ab re Grand Piano May 1985; k. Various correspondence re Grand Piano (from Amy Huxtable memorial Committee, BCAE, Bendigo Art Gallery, Faculty of Music University of Melbourne (1980 - 1985); l: Various report/comments/submissions re purchase of Grand Piano from different authors/sources; m. Various valuations/quotes for purchase of Grand Piano (1980-1984); n. Brochure for Steinway pianos (Allans Music Australia P/L); o. Brochure of Bosendorfer pianos (Brashs)

Two folded typed documents relating to improper use of Cohn's company bottles, both captioned as such and numbered No 8. [a] Ouyen Cordials Co, 10th June 1940. [b] Croft's Stores Pty Ltd of 176 Bank St South Melbourne, 20th June 1940.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

[a] Cohns printed manilla envelope with handwritten captions, 'Burrough Service Agreement Contracts, October 1940'. No11 in letters and numerals. Six [b-g] Burrough's Ltd, McEwan House 343 Collins Street Melbourne service contracts for 1940 enclosed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

[a] Cohns's Company printed manilla envelope with handwritten captions, Bendigo City Council, Particulars re Valuation, National Hotel, High St, Bendigo. October 1941. No 13. [b] Request to Cohn's from Bendigo City Council valuer that they provide information to complete valuation of National Hotel. Attached note from Cohn re extension of time. [c] City of Bendigo printed stationary from city valuer directed to Cohn's Manager requesting that they provide information.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Manilla envelope [a] with handwritten caption,'Agreement dated October 7th 1947, Neon Electric Signs, White & Dunstan, McCallum St, Swan Hill, rent £1/12/6 monthly. [b] Pinned Official letterhead notepaper of ' Neon Electric Signs' addressed to Managing Director Cohn Bros, Victoria Brewery. Re File No 5382. Acknowledging letter of Dec 10th, requesting copy of agreement. [c] Rental & Maintenance Agreement between White & Dunstan Swan Hill.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Collection of articles/letters relating to Flour Milling in Bendigo. Eaglehawk & Bendigo Heritage Study - Significant Areas - copies of pages relating to Tomlins, Simmie & Co/Bendigo Four Mills (Charleston Road); copy of photo of Frederich & Bassimir Mill on Wills St (Duffy's Bakery?); article from Bendigo Weekly July 20 2012 with ref to Web and Co. Mill being developed for apartments; Letter from Michael Taylor, Conservation Consultant, to BHS Jan 2002 re ionformation on Tomlins & Simmie Flour Milll; reply to enquiry from Michael Taylor from H Mainka, Sec. BHS.Bendigo Weekly, Eaglehawke & Bendigo Heritage Study.bendigo, business, flour milling in bendigo, tomlins, simmie & co, charleston road, grimsby roller flour mill, hygienic viwnna bakery, mitchell's central foundry, austrl drill company, albert hartland and matthew hodgson, bendigo flour mills, frederich & bassinir mill, webb & co mill