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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO PRESERVING COMPANY
An article including black and white photographs on the Bendigo Preserving Company from the Bendigo 'Advertiser.' It includes photographs of employees at work and information on the B.P.C. itself. Two pages. 24/2/1970.bendigo, industry, tomatoes, lydia chancellor collection, collection, fruit, bendigo, history, bendigo preserving company, mr. ron potter, cannery, b.p.c., tomatoes, farm, farming, food technology, industries, employees, b.p.c. employees, inglewood, canning, agriculture -
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Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FORTUNA
A two page article from the Bendigo 'Advertiser' on 'Open Day at Fortuna.' Apart from information about Fortuna it includes photographs of some of the rooms at Fortuna including the Royal Australian Survey Corp's AHQ Survey Regiment mapping room. It also has other photographs within the house and in the grounds. 7/4/1970.bendigo, buildings, fortuna villa, lydia chancellor collection, collection, fortuna, homestead, house, houses, building, buildings, ahq survey regiment, royal australian survey corps, mapping, bendigo, fortuna employees, printing, army, colonel l. b. sprenger, national trust, george lansell, lansell family, heritage, place, house. houses -
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Document - LOYAL SANDHURST HODGE NO.68 COLLECTION: NOTICE OF MEETINGS 1893
Bifold information folder listing meeting dates and initiation fees for the I.O.O.F Loyal Sandhurst Lodge No. 68, Temperance Hall, View Street, Bendigo. W.E.Morcom, Secretary, Inglewood Road, Bendigo.bendigo, clubs, loyal sandhurst lodge no.68 -
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Document - SANDHURST DRUMMERS COLLECTION: FLYER, 1991
Document. Flyer calling for new members for the Sandhurst Drummers for 1991. Further information from Carol Holdsworth.document, memo, flyer. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA: BRONZE MEDALLION
Two copies of information regarding the bronze medallion awarded for 'swimming exercises with reference to saving Life from drowning' and two blank copies of the swimming award certificate awarded by the RHSV. Letterhead is 'The Royal Humane Society of Australasia, instituted 1874'. 'Fergusson & Mitchell' printed underneath letterhead. Text reads: This is to certify that at a competitive examination held at ........(blank) was adjudged to be the most proficient in theoeretical knowledge of the Society's directions for saving life from drowning, sunstroke, snakebite, etc' Document is from late 1800's. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF FOUR SWIMMERS KATE RICHARDSON, ANNA AXCELL, AMANDA PATTINSON AND HALEY REABY, 1987
Colour photo of four swimmers in black and white swim costumes and all wearing medals on red ribbons around their necks. Written on the front on the photo: 10/u Relay Kate Richardson, Anna Axcell, Amanda Pattinson, Hayley Reaby 1987. Note: BHS has been contacted by Hayley Reaby to tell us that she is not the swimmer in this photo. Further information suggests the swimmer on the right may be Julie DeAraugo.recreations, sports, swimming -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOAN LEVERSHA COLLECTION: LIBRARY CARDS
Four library cards. Issued to four members of the Leversha family, Jan (Number 91268), Simon (Number 91269), Mrs J.E. (Number 91275), Mr G.S. (Number 91382). All the cards are dated 17/03/1982. Also with the cards Bendigo Regional Library Service Information Sheet and Timetable. The cards and the Information sheet are in a small envelope.ephemera, mementoes, library cards -
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Document - EPPALOCK RESERVOIR ON THE CAMPASPE, STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY 1960
Booklet, 23 pages, detailing the construction of the Eppalock Reservoir. Printed on front cover 'State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of Victoria. Construction of the Eppalock Reservoir on the Campaspe River'. Photograph on front cover shows the Campaspe River at Eppalock. Water flowing over the existing weir. Information contained in the booklet pertains to the history of weirs along the Campaspe and the development of the Eppalock project. Black and white photos of opening ceremony of build and historical photos of weirs.bendigo, waterworks, eppalock weir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - CANNON BALL
Cannon ball, surface very pitted. Information with cannon ball states:' Circa 19th Century, discovered at Williamstown in Victoria during excavations 1960'military, army, cannon ball -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FRIENDS OF WHITE HILLS CEMETERY COLLECTION: LETTER, 2015
Document. Letter to Carol Holsworth (FOBC) thanking her for information submitted to enable cancellation of Incorporation of the Friends of Bendigo Cemeteries. Dated 2 July 2015. Letter from Department of Justice and Regulation.document, memo, letter to carol holsworth -
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Slide - DUDLEY HOUSE COLLECTION: DIGITAL IMAGES, 1974-2013
Four digital images of newspaper articles about Dudley House. a. Bendigo Advertiser 4.8.1974 Announcement that the Bendigo Branch of the RHSV is to occupy Dudley House. b. Bendigo Advertiser 9.9.2003. Article ''Our Institution's includes information on Dudley House. c. Bendigo Advertiser 17.2.2006. Article about Richard Larritt - first surveyor written by Jim Evans. d. Bendigo Advertiser 7.11.2013. ''History Lives''. ""Notices Shed New Light" - exploring the origins of the name "Dudley House'' written by Jim Evans.slide, bendigo, bendigo advertiser images -
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Book - HANRO COLLECTION: BOOK
2 x Blue and cream cover with Hanro News, by the staff - for the staff written on the front cover. No dates. The booklet is filled with information to the staff including awards, new committee members, recipes, Social Club notes. Messages from the managers, picnic day, mannequin parade, annual meetings etc.Hanro Staffbusiness, retail, hanro staff -
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Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF GREYHOUND
Black and white photograph of greyhounds. Presentation at Olympic Park $100,000 Australian Cup. OLYMPIC Park Melbuoure no information on guests that are present.clubs and associations, sport, greyhound racing -
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Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF PHOTO FINISH AT THE END OF THE RACE
Black and white photograph showing the photo finish of the race. No other information is provided.clubs and associations, sport, greyhound racing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Annual Report Bendigo Hospital
Photocopy booklet of two annual reports for the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital with the Financial Statement, List of Contributors and the Rules of the Institution. The Eleventh Annual Report for 1867 (23 pages) and the Twelfth Annual Report for 1868 (27 pages) are included. Information includes officers for the upcoming year, dates and times of annual meeting, report to Board of Management, details of meetings held during the year, table of cases treated as in-patients, list of annual contributors, life contributors, surgeons report. The printers of the original document were J. W. Pemberton, Printer, Bookbinder, Stationer, Pall Mall and Bull Street, Sandhurst.bendigo hospital, bendigo hospital committee of management, annual report, 1860s, finance, health, illness and disease -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Annual Report
Original booklet of the twenty ninth annual report for the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum with the Financial Statement, List of Subscriptions, Statistical Table of Cases Treated and the Rules of the Institution, for the year 1887. Information includes officers for the upcoming year, dates and times of annual meeting, report from the Committee of Management, table of cases treated as in-patients, list of annual contributors, life governors, medical officers report. The printers of the original document were J. W. Pemberton, Printer, Bookbinder, Stationer, Pall Mall and Bull Street, Sandhurst.bendigo hospital, annual report, 1860s, finance, health, illness and disease, bendigo benevolent asylum -
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Booklet - The City of Bendigo Information Directory 1986/87
40-page soft cover booklet. The City of Bendigo Information Directory 1986/87 with colour photo of Sacred Heart Cathedral on front cover. Alphabetical listing of Clubs and Organisations. Includes B&W photos, business advertising, Council information and Services.bendigo, clubs & organisations, information directory -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RELIGION - AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC READERS 2
A Catholic book aimed for young children to teach them important information and life lessons. The front cover has a picture of the Australian Coat of Arms on the top and a picture of young Jesus at the bottom with the title of the book "Australian Catholic Readers 2" being in the middle. Written in pencil inside the book is the name Madge Kelly.religions, christian, roman catholic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: BOOK OF SCALEBUOY INFORMATION
Black leather look binder containing information, letters, diagrams, plans, drawings, graphs, telegrams & photographs all relating to Scalebuoys.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bendigo-inventions-scalebuoys-bendigo electronic co-abbott -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THESE WALLS SPEAK VOLUMES
These Walls Speak Volumes, A history of Mechanics Institutes in Victoria, hardcover book with dust jacket, 704 pages with black and white photographs & information on Mechanics Institutes all over Victoria, published by authors, printed by BPA Print Group Burwood. Published 2015Pam Baragwanath & Ken Jamesbooks, school, mechanics institutes, victoria-mechanics institutes-history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: DESCRIPTION OF PHOTOS
Page titled The Mines. It has the description of the two black and white photos. Down the Shaft is on the left-hand side and Deep Underground is on the right-hand side. Also on the page is some information on the Deepest Mines. Mentioned are the Victoria Quartz of 4,593 feet and closed in 1913 because of flooding. The New Chum Railway of 4.138 feet closed in 1910.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - description of photos, hercules, shenandoah, new chum railway, victoria quartz -
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Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1960
Eppalock. Construction. Water tower in the background, project board for the public to view with information about the ''Eppalock Project''. Statistics and diagram of the cross section view of the dam wall, showing the cavity in the wall and the pipeline under the wall. Markings: Eppalock Dam Observation Point Board.Agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO GOLDFIELD
booklet, 51 pages. 'Bendigo Goldfield' issued by Geo Brown, Secretary for Mines. Mines Department 1936. Contains information on the geology of the Bendigo goldfield and major lines of reef and mines. Map of goldfield showing reef lines and mines attached to back cover.bendigo, mining, bendigo goldfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES COLLECTION: INAUGURAL ADDRESS 1900
Inaugural address, 1 photocopied page, delivered by Bro J.E. Jenkins at the annual meeting of the Victoria District, IOR, Portland February 20 1900. Contains information regarding the origin of the IOR in England and the first temperance pledge being signed in 1832 by John King and James Livesey.bendigo, clubs, independent order of rechabites -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BIPLANE FLOWN BY CURNOW BROTHERS
Black and white photo. Image shows biplane in air. Donor information: 'plane flown by two Curnow brothers, joyflight in 1920. Flown from site 'opposite to Bendigo Golf Club' This was the first flight by the father, James Lesley Ennis, of the donor, Hugh Ennis.`aviation, civilian, hugh ennis -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BRIGHTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTERS AND EVENTS
A collection of Brighton Historical Society newsletters and events dated 1964 - 1968. Includes information on Adam Lindsay Gordon and Sidney Nolan. With compliments from Rosalind Landells for Brighton Historical Society. This collection is in a decorated box.clubs and associations, history, brighton historical society, lydia chancellor collection, collection, lydia chancellor, brighton historical society, sidney nolan, adam lindsay gordon, poetry, australian literature, literature, paintings, art, societies, historical society, civic momentoes, organisation, newsletters -
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Book - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECOND ANNUAL REPORT 1874
Dark green cover, embossed on front 'Department of Agriculture Victoria' enclosed in circular design. Report to the Minister of Lands and Agriculture, 1874 on the proceedings of the Department, 363 pages. Written on front page in black ink "Mr H.P. Smith, Strathfieldsaye' Includes information on agricultural education, Australian grasses, diseases among stock, orange cuture, wood boring beetles, apples meteorologyof Victoria, worm diseased in sheep, sericulture, white eyebrowed woodswallow, flax, vines and wine industry, fencing and impounding. Contains information about Strathfieldsaye vigneron Messrs Bruhn and T Strachan of Axedale. Extensive metereological data for 1873 included; Sandhurst data described in depth.Variousgovernment, state, department of agriculture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE NEW SOUTH WALES SCHOOL MAGAZINE
Five copies of 'The New South Wales School Magazine of Literature for Our Boys and Girls.' July, 1957 - November, 1960. One copy of 'School Magazine. Part 1.' March 1961. Include short stories, illustrations, information, plays, music and poetry. Published by The New South Wales Department of Education.education, primary, school magazine, lydia chancellor collection, collection, school magazine, literature, reader, reading, short stories, drama, education, school, music -
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Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE SCHOOL PAPER
Two copies of The School Paper Grades III & IV for the months of June,(2), and July,(1) 1964. Contain short stories, information, illustrations, poetry, plays and music. Published by the Victorian Education Department.education, primary, school paper, lydia chancellor collection, collection, education, literature, school paper, poetry, short stories, plays, drama, illustrations, artwork, information, reading, reader, school -
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Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: SCALEBUOY INFORMATION NOTEBOOK
Green hard covered notebook containing information and diagrams relating to Scalebuoys.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy