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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR'S NOTES 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages, undated but in a 1965 sequence. In the same format as 'Mayor Speaks' but untitled. Topics include : poor standard of Council work being done by private contractors, Victorian Promotion Committee and industry problems in Bendigo, discrimination suffered by the Bendigo textile industry, B.L.B. Corporation, tree pollarding, Mr Ross Shelmerdine of the Victorian Churchill Memorial Appeal and the National Heart Foundation, and the spending of monies raised by the Anti Cancer Appeal.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. -
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Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY COMMEMORATES SITES
Newspaper cutting and two photocopies titled Long Gully commemorates sites.Article mentions a memorial plaque to commemorate the site of the former Long Gully fire station which was unveiled by the Minister for Police and Emergency Service, Andre Haermeyer at St Matthew's Anglican Church. A book titled a Brief History and Reminiscence of Long Gully was launched by Greater Bendigo mayor, Laurie Whelan. The history group also sought to have two other sites commemorated, one the site of the Long Gully Police Station and log lock-up in Eaglehawk Road, and the other, the site of the former Long Gully School.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully commemorates sites, former long gully fire station, andre haermeyer, long gully history group, st matthew's anglican church, a brief history and reminiscence of long gully, laurie whelan, site of the long gully police station, log lock-up in eaglehawk road, site of the former long gully school, site of the anglican school, sir john quick, george ellis, carol rasmussen -
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Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTIION: ANTIQUE BOTTLE EXHIBITION CASTLEMAINE, 1973
Four cards Castlemaine war memorial stadium appeal. Antique Bottle Exhibition Castlemaine, 1973. First prize - Third prize (it has a green ribbon attached) - Honourable Mention (Orange ribbon attached) - Best bottle on display (purple ribbon attached). The space for awarded to and for are left blank.event, exhibition, bottle collectors exhibition -
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Document - JOHANSON COLLECTION: MORTGAGE MRS CATHERINE STUART RICHARDS
Conveyance of land, dated 23 May 1922, by Mrs. Isabella Melrose to Mr. H. R. G. Edwards. Attachment indicates a red coloured area conveyed to William Prout Bevan, dated 7 August 1937, Registered 18 August 1937 by Memorial No. 316, Book 555.bendigo, land sales, melrose, edwards, bevan, william prout bevan, isabella melrose , harold raymond george edwards. solicitor quick & luke murphy pall mall bendigo. -
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Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LETTER FROM JOHN REYNOLDS
Hand-written letter to the President/Cecretary, Long Gully Historical Group, dated 7/10/2000 enquiring about the Wilson family from the late 19th Century. Hewas interested about his paternal Grandmother,Lillian Rubina Wilson and her brother James Maitland Wilson who was killed in France in 1917. Their parents were Elizabeth Wilson nee Jolly and James Wilson. He asks for any knowledge, photos or anecdotes. Signed John Reynolds.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - letter from john reynolds, long gully historical society, lillian rubina wilson, james maitland wilson, honour rolls memorial military museum, elizabeth wilson nee jolly, james wilson, long gully (female) choir or singing/choral group, john reynolds -
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Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: NOTES ON MINING IN BENDIGO
Handwritten notes on mining in Bendigo. Notes mention the size of the Bendigo Goldfield, the number of lines of reef and a brief history of goldmining in Bendigo.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, notes on mining in bendigo, ravenswood sheep run, survey regiment, california hill state school, lansell's 222, mr lansell, camp hill school, high school, park mine (royal hustler's reserve no 1), memorial hall, city mine ( royal hustlers reserve no 2), mining stock exchange, beehive buildings, allan's walk, buckell & jeffrey, fortuna hustlers, great extended huatlers, garden gully united, mining exchange, garden gully united, wattle gully mine, ironbark mine, manchester arms hotel, extended hustlers mine, south belle vue, new chum railway, eureka extended, shenandoah, victoria quartz, the big 180, old chum, gt extended hustlers -
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Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 17th March, 1952 between Mr. L. Batchelder (vendor) and Mr. E. Simmons (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 14 and 15 section 4B, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in deed of conveyance memorial No. 589 book No. 560 and situate no. 64 Short Street, Bendigo, together with 7 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, all window blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, blinds and all floor coverings except those on front bedroom and dining room. Price: 4,650 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
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Document - UNVEILING OF 'WHITEHALL' CENOTAPH BENDIGO HISTORY
Buff coloured document titled ' A New Link is Forged' : document outlines the history of the inception of a Bendigo Cenotaph, 'built to perpetuate the memory of Australian servicemen ,,,, and to cement 'the ties of Empire'. Sir George Lansell, World War 1 veteran and President of the RSL, conceived of the idea of erecting the Cenotaph. Written in italics on document: "In Bendigo's Charing Cross, a wide expanse in the heart of the city, this monument now stands completed. Constructed in Stawell stone, it is a faithfuly, impressive reproduction to scale of the magnificent London memorial; unique, in that it is the only replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph to be erected in any part of the world' Sir Edmund Herring unveiled the Cenotaph on Sunday, June 2 ( no year given)bendigo, buildings, cenotaph, george lansell, edmund herring, cenotaph, whitehall, charing cross bendigo, world wars 1 and 2. -
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Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: J.L. HOWARD LETTER
Letter and envelope addressed to Mr. K. Guiney, 126 Sternberg St.,Bendigo. a. envelope has 1 1/2 d stamp, dated 4 June, 1936. Written in greylead ' No 1385' Bottom LH corner 'PMG, J.L. Howard, Lyric Buildings Charing Cross, Bendigo. Victoria.' b. letter of invite to 'Philco" tone display at the Memorial Hall, Pall Mall, Bendigo on 8th and 9th. June, 1936. Letterhead has 'J.L. Howard, everything electrical, Lyric Building, Charing Cross' printed on dark grey background.bendigo, business, j.l. howard, electrical -
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Document - ANZAC COLLECTION: SOUVENIR PROGRAM OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE BENDIGO SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL MILITARY MUSEUM, Thursday 15th November, 2
Program, lemon coloured document, gold and black print. On front " Bendigo Soldiers' Memorial Institute Revitalisation project. Souvenir Program. Official opening of the Bendigo soldiers' Memorial Institute Revitalisation and Military Museum. 10 a.m. Thursday November 15, 2018. Lansell Gardens, pall Mall, Bendigo. Program outlines the sequence of activities relating to the opening and provides an overview of the history of the Soldiers' Memorial. The site was formerly the location of the Hustlers Royal Reserve No. 2 Mine, Pall Mall, from 1871 - 1912.Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institutebendigo, buildings, bendigo soldiers' memorial -
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Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: MISSION CARD, 1921
'Memorial of the Mission' issued to Merle Bush, Parochial Mission, St. Paul's Church, Bendigo. Signed by H. R. Haynes, Rector and (indecipherable signature), Missionary.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: RECEIPT AND ACCOUNTS, ca. 1920-1930
Collection of receipts/accounts relating to S. A. Bush Girls Guides' Association The Late Dean MacCullagh's Portrait in oils Memorial Fund The Bendigo Choral Society Bendigo Sewerage Authority W. H. Osborne & Co. Bendigo Musical, Literary, Elocutionary and Callisthenics Competitions E. G. Lucas Stilwell's.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN LETTER ROYAL HUSTLERS RESERVE
Hand written letter signed by A. Richardson, 29 harrison street, Bendigo - 03/02/1970. Royal Hustler Reserve No. 2 (lift) shaft. Depth 1660 feet. Memorial Hall in Pall Mall covers site. Steel poppet legs, 60 ft high (lattice-steel garden type). Winding engines built by Roberts and Sons, Bendigo. Pair of 24 in. clear cylinders, 5ft stroke, 10ft ? drums. Note 3rd wheel on poppet legs for pumping equipment to be raised or lowered. Gold yield from this shaft 9,009 ounces.person, mining, albert richardson -
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Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 1914
Document. Handwritten letter to George and Dave Harris of Axedale from Walter Ching informing them of the death of their sister Laura, dated October 16th 1914. Cream paper with black border. Blue envelope addressed to ''Mr Dave and George Harris, Axedale. Letter written from Dobie, near Ararat, where Ching family had moved from Axedale. Walter Ching's parents,Walter William and Harriet Ching are buried in the Bendigo Cemetery, MON H6. Walter Ching was killed in Action in WW1- 8.10.1917, aged 21. No known grave. Name on the YPRES Memorial Belgium. Walter Russell Ching was born at Grassdale (Near Axedale). Occupation Chemist's Apprentice.performing arts, elocution, letter and envelope -
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Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: POST CARD, 1903
... Memorial, Brisbane. Document HAMILTON COLLECTION: POST CARD ...Document. Post card to O and G Harris from Brisbane. B&W photo of Queensland National Anzac Memorial, Brisbane.performing arts, elocution, post card -
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Document - MEMORIAL OF THE INTERCOLONIAL EXHIBITION, 1866-7
... CIVIC MEMENTOES Presentations memorial exhibition Document ...Document presented to the Borough Council of Sandhurst. In recognition of highly valuable services -- handwritten. List of names of 26 commissioners. Secretary- J.G.Knight.F.R.I.B.A Exhibition opened by His Excellency. Sir J.H.T.Manners-Sutton. K.C.B on the 24th of October 1866 and closed on the 23rd of February 1867. Having been opened to the public for 105 days. Original civic momento. Coloured in Red & Green. DR 269civic mementoes, presentations, memorial exhibition -
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Document - MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION: CASH BOOK 1910 - 1941, 1910 - 1941
... in names of Dr O Penfold and Mrs. D.Andrew'. Document MEMORIAL ...Hard cover cash book for the 'King Edward Memorial Sanatorium for Consumptives, Bendigo' for the period 1910 - 1941. Written on front cover ' King Edward V11 Memorial Sanatorium for Consumptives Cash Book' Book contains entries that relate to monies invested for the development of the sanatorium. Examples of entries: '1912 Bendigo Branch in name of Mrs K. Wilkinson and Miss D. Penfold. 1917 Bendigo Branch in names of Dr O Penfold and Mrs. D.Andrew'.bendigo, business, king edward memorial sanatorium -
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Document - MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION: KING EDWARD V11 MEMORIAL SANATORIUM: HISTORY
... on consumption'. Author unknown but possibly G. Mackay Document MEMORIAL ...KING EDWARD V11 MEMORIAL SANATORIUM FOR CONSUMPTIVES Research paper, (20 handwritten pages) on the movement in Bendigo to establish a sanatorium for people suffering from phthisis and tuberculosis in the region. References to the movement date from 21 August 1896 through to 14th June 1933. Top of page are reference numbers relating to T.B, phthisis, Wm. Guy, Edward V11 Sanatorium, Dr. Stuart Cowen. Possibly articles and page numbers from Annals of Bendigo? First entry reads: 'In his annual report, Dr. J.N. Eadie Health Officer, drew attention to the enormous death rate in Bendigo from phthisis, especially amongst the miners, and urged that steps should be taken to perfect the legislation with regard to Mine Ventilation. ..... Articles by Mr. William Guy on consumption'. Author unknown but possibly G. Mackay -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
A yellow catalogue published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo & District Branch. It is presenting the ' Golden Days Historical Exhibition ' at the R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Pall Mall, Bendigo 12th to 17th August 1960. The categories of exhibits are antiques, bush ranging, coins and tokens, documents, fashions, firearms, geology, gold mining, pioneers, postal history, prints and photography, shipping and sport. Within the catalogue are Bendigo Advertiser July and August cuttings relating to the exhibition.history, australian, exhibition, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, australia, royal historical society of victoria, exhibits, bendigo city council -
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Document - THOMAS LANGDON COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS CARD, 1909-1910
Document. Christmas card from the Premier of Victoria to ''The Hon. T. Langdon M.L.A.'' 1909-1910. In booklet form with paper insert with illustrations of ''Queen Victoria Memorial'' and ''Henley - on - Yarra''. Victorian Coat of Arms on front of cover. Cover and insert connected with a knotted piece of string.document, memo, christmas card. -
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Document - DUDLEY HOUSE COLLECTION: INVITATION, 26.1.1992
Document. Invitation from Bendigo Historical Society to the Amy Huxtable Memorial Luncheon and Australia Day Celebration 26.1.1992. at Dudley House.document, memo, invitation. -
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Document - ERROL BOVAIRD COLLECTION: LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC CERTIFICATE
... in the name of Florence Nightingale Memorial. Document ERROL BOVAIRD ...Small card issued by maples of pall Mall Bendigo. Small ornamental circle featuring Star of David in centre, andf lapel pin in the name of Florence Nightingale Memorial. -
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Document - W.D. MASON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ON JACK VALSTAR
Laminated newspaper article describing the work of Jack Valstar with two examples of his work: "The Good Shepard" at the Methodist Church, Echuca and "A Parents' Memorial to a son, lost while a serving member of the RAAF" at the Presbyterian Church, Tatura.document, newspaper, jack valstar -
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Document - MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION: RESEARCH PAPER, 1896 -1933
... DOCUMENT Memo King Edward Research papers KING EDWARD V11 MEMORIAL ...KING EDWARD V11 MEMORIAL SANATORIUM FOR CONSUMPTIVES Research paper, (8 handwritten pages) about Phthisis in the Bendigo District supporting the establishment of a sanatorium for people suffering from phthisis and tuberculosis in the region. References to the movement date from 21 August 1896 through to 14th June 1933. Author unknown but possibly G. Mackaydocument, memo, king edward research papers -
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Document - KING EDWARD MEMORIAL SANATORIUM FOR CONSUMPTIVES, 1896-1933
... DOCUMENT Memo King Edward Research papers KING EDWARD V11 MEMORIAL ...KING EDWARD V11 MEMORIAL SANATORIUM FOR CONSUMPTIVES Research paper, (20 handwritten pages) on the movement in Bendigo to establish a sanatorium for people suffering from phthisis and tuberculosis in the region. References to the movement date from 21 August 1896 through to 14th June 1933. Top of page are reference numbers relating to T.B, phthisis, Wm. Guy, Edward V11 Sanatorium, Dr. Stuart Cowen. Possibly articles and page numbers from Annals of Bendigo? First entry reads: 'In his annual report, Dr. J.N. Eadie Health Officer, drew attention to the enormous death rate in Bendigo from phthisis, especially amongst the miners, and urged that steps should be taken to perfect the legislation with regard to Mine Ventilation. ..... Articles by Mr. William Guy on consumption'. Author unknown but possibly G. Mackaydocument, memo, king edward research papers -
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Document - MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION: LETTER, 1939
... Document MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION: LETTER ...a.Typewritten note from Andrew Balsillie to G Mackay. b Handwritten notes about the Bendigo Philosophical Societydocument, memo -
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Document - MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE RE MEMORIAL SANITORIUM, 28 May 1929
... Street Bendigo. Document MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION ...Document. Instructions for deed of Trust, perusing correspondence. From Dr. O. Penfold, Wills Street, Bendigo to T.M.Williams Solicitor Bendigo, 16 View Street Bendigo.document, memo, king edward research papers -
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Document - MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION:LETTERS AND RECEIPTS, 1933
... Account. Document MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION:LETTERS ...Letters and Receipts to Mr G Mackey a. Letter and receipt to George Mackay for 1000 pounds for advance for Chalet account. b. Letter advising that the Premier would be available to visit Bendigo to open the King Edward Memorial Chalet October 7th 1933 c. Receipt to George Mackay for 1300 pounds for transfer to Chalet Account. -
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Document - WES HARRY COLLECTION: WAR PAINTINGS
(a) Envelope produced by the Australian War Memorial Board of Trustees, Canberra, that contained a set of six war paintings by Australian Artists, picture on the front is called ' RAAF Kittyhawks at Milne Bay ' by William Dargie, (b) Plain envelope with the Australian War Memorial logo on the top left hand side (c) A short description, written by Ronald Monson, of Australian artists at war.Australian War Memorialorganization, government, military, australian artists at war, war memorial -
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Document - HARRIS COLLECTION: MEMORIAL CARD FOR HARRIET HARRIS, December
... ., Carlton Melb. The leading memorial supply house. Cardboard -black ...Cardboard -black with gold lettering Memorial Card for Harriet Harris (''Mother''). - passed away Dec … 1910, Aged …Years (as printed on card!) Copyright Fine Art Company, 42 Elgin St Carlton (with advertisement. (A sample from traveller from the company?? TD).Fine Art Co., 42 Elgin St., Carlton Melb. The leading memorial supply house.person, individual, harriet harris