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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Tramways Brochure, abt 1950s
In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsBrochure, a "Welcome to Bendigo, and "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways." 8668.1 Brochure is titled "Welcome to Bendigo," on the front a photo of Charing Cross and Trams, also the Bendigo City Coat of Arms. Inside two pages and descriptions of six tram showing the "Evolution of Bendigo tramways." On the rear is a map of the tramways and places of interest to visit. The brochure was "Printed for the preservation committee in co-operation with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch) All donations for a preservation fund."history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways -
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Programme - Program and Toast list, 1951
In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsToast list for a Bendigo Tramways Division Retirement Dinner - A complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr Arthur Douglas on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary of The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association. Held at the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Saturday 29th September 1951. Inside are two tramways photos, one of the Bendigo Steam trams 1902, and the other of trams passing through Charing Cross in 1951. On the last page is a program and menu for the event.history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways, arthur douglas, australian tramway and motor omnibus employees association -
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Document - Eddy Family History, 2000s
... Collection history bendigo eaglehawk cemetery george edward eddy ...BHS CollectionTwo pages of information and notes on the family of George and Elizabeth (nee Andrewartha) Eddy and Children. All now deceased. Buried at Eaglehawk Cemetery, Grave 317Khistory, bendigo, eaglehawk cemetery, george edward eddy, elizabeth andrewatha -
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Newspaper - QC Binks collection: The Bendigonian March 10, 1914
BHS CollectionPhotocopies of four pages of The Bendigonian of March 10, 1914, On page thirteen photographs of A.N.A. Eaglehawk branch, St. Liborius branch H.A.C.B.S. Eaglehawk and the refuge tent I.O.R. Eaglehawk. On page fourteen photographs of Sir Alexander Peacock opening the Echuca high school, the Echuca high school situated in Victoria Park, The Echuca girls' hockey team at play at Victoria Park. Also, an article on the silver wedding of Rev. J. Worboys and the golden wedding of his father Mr. T.C. Worboys. On page fifteen photographs of the tennis courts of the Echuca girls' high school, group the kangaroo flat methodist picnic at the botanical gardens, white hills, members of the Y.W.C.A., at the welcome picnic held at the botanical gardens in honor of the return of the secretary (Miss Stevenson). Also, an article on the career of Rev Norman Webster. On page sixteen photographs of the Sandhurst rowing club regatta held on March 4, members of the Sandhurst rowing club taken on the occasion and of a giant watermelon.the bendigonian, 1914, echuca, eaglehawk, sandhurst, rowing club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter - Senior constable Webb's watch
Richard John Webb (c. 1832-1906) was the Senior Constable of the Chinese Constabulary in Bendigo in the 1850's. He was promoted to Dunolly and the rank of Sergeant in late 1860. In 1864 he was made the keeper of the gunpowder magazine at Dunolly. He married Kate Corbett in 1867 and they had 3 children; James Ramsay (1868-1929),Annie Harriet (1869-1950) and Kate Margaret Irene (1874-1963). Neither of the girls married and James became a doctor. Following his time at Dunolly, Webb was transferred to Eaglehawk and thence to Gippsland where he served at Bairnsdale. He retired as a Superintendent of Police and died in Melbourne. He was made an inspector in the Metropolitan Police District in 1888 and the Inspector of Licensing for Gippsland in 1894.Article by Carol Holsworth that appeared in the newsletter of the golden dragon museum in April 2006 titled "Senior constable Webb' watch". Also, a letter from relatives and six photographs of the gold watch and a silver teapot.constable webb, watch, chinese museum -
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Document - SHEEAN COLLECTION: FINAL REPORT TO VICTORIAN MINISTER FOR THE ARTS AND TO THE CITY OF BENDIGO, AND SURROUNDING MUNICPALITIES, 1986
SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Final Report to Victorian Minister for the Arts and to the City of Bendigo,Borough of Eaglehawk and Shires of Huntly, Marong and Strathfieldsaye on proposals to establish a Community Arts Centre for the Bendigo sub-region (25 March 1986)bendigo, history -
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Map - BENDIGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK MINE MAP
Base map Australian map grid of Eaglehawk area. Map has letter attached from the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands, 22 March, 1990, addressed to Felicity Kingerlie, BHS, requesting information regarding the historic mining sites marked on the map. Sites marked are: A. Golden Age Mine, engine mountings present B. Johnson's No. 2 Mine, engine mountings, old boiler foundations C. Johnson's No. 1 Mine, mullock retaining wall made from sandstone, engine mountings, remains of old building demolished? D. Toma's Eucalyptus Factory, old boiler still there, boiler shed, chimney (remnants of) outlet drain, distilling vats, dam, remnant of winch. E. New Argus Mine,mullock heap F. New Moon Mines Dams (1) stone walls G. North Lightning Hill Mine, engine mountings, quartz retainer wall, Pascoe and Simmons open cuts and other open cuts here too H. New Prince of Wales Mine and Poppet Head I. Quarry site for stone, excavation (for miners cottages in Clarke Street) J. Lancashire open cut mine K. Virginia Hill (cynaide vats etc) L. South Prince of Wales mine, now capped and fenced M (possibly ) Catherine United Mine, engine mountings, battery mountings?bendigo, mining, eaglehawk mines -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: NEW MOON MINE, EAGLEHAWK
Four page typed document with map, detailing the history and plant of the New Moon Gold Mine on the Garden Gully line of reef. The mine was located approximately one mile north of Eaglehawk Town Hall. The depth of the shaft was 2,400 ft. The mine was first formed in 1867. The signalling system in the mine was electric with a telephone service which connected the engine driver with the plat chamber. At most mines, when the men were below the surface, the men could signal to the driver, but he could not communicate with them. Total gold production from the mine was 230,601 ozs.bendigo, mining, new moon mine -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: SOUTH NEW MOON MINE EAGLEHAWK
Two page typed document with map, detailing information on the South New Moon Gold Mine on the Garden Gully line of reef. Information includes the location, depth of shaft, steel poppet lets, engine house, air compressor, battery, company ownership, battery. The shaft The 'Walker and Coy' winding engine of the later company together with poppet heads was removed later to the South Virginia comnpany between Napier and Market Street, Eaglehawk. Gold production from both companies who owned the mine was 257,498 ozs'.bendigo, mining, south new moon gold mine -
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Document - SOUTH NEW MOON GARDEN GULLY LINE OF REEF
Two page typed carbon copy of document, headed 'South New Moon, Garden Gully line of Reef', located one mile north from Eaglehawk post Office. An historical overview of the mine is provided with information regarding its location, depth of shaft, original company, engine house, air compressor, battery and years of operation. The steel poppet legs were approximately 85 ft high and had a greater slope than usual on the front legs. ' Said to be the best poppet legs on the field'.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, south new moon mine -
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Document - NEW CHUM, VICTORIA AND HUSTLERS HILL AND REEF LINES
Five page typed document. On top in handwriting ' Original, for self tour'. New Chum Hill is situated in Golden Square, Marong Road on north side, Lilly Street to the east, Chum Street on souther slope and Lansell's Fortuna on the wesern side. Mines on the hill are listed: Lansell's 180, The New Chum and Victoria, the Old Chum, the Lazarus, the New Chum United, the New Chum Consolidated and the Garibaldi. The Mungo group of mines on the New Chum Line of Reef at Eaglehawk are listed: Ellenborough, St. Mungo, Lady Barkly and South Sth Mungo. Victoria Hill mines: Rae's, Wittscheibe and Co., Lansell's 180.Albert Richardson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO BUSINESSES COLLECTION: ADVERTISING DOCUMENT VARIOUS BUSINESSES
One page document printed on both sides. Two football games taking place between Korong vs Heathcote and Eaglehawk vs Echuca, no dates or place. Various businesses are advertising on the document: Hartleys Hughan's, Semmens Murray's motor garage, R.S. Howard, park View Hotel, W. Irving & T, Doble, Hume & Iser, Webster's, D. Cleary & Sons, Brasier & co. Thomas & Newell, Allan's.bendigo, business, various -
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Newspaper - BENDIGO MINING, WALKING UNDERGROUND FROM SPRING GULLY TO EAGLEHAWK
Newspaper article, Bendigo Advertiser, Thursday October 13, 1988, page 1. It was said in the 'heyday of Bendigo's gold mining it was possible to walk underground from Spring Gully to Eaglehawk' Article describes a walk done in 1988 from the 8th level of the Central Deborah Gold Mine shaft (270 m) through a series of tortuous and at times hazardous drives, stopes, shafts and cross overs to the 8th level of the North Deborah Gold Mine. Steven Hinde, Bendigo Mining's Chief Geologist lead the trek, which proved it was still possible to go down one shaft and emerge up another. When Bendigo Mining dewatered the Central Deborah shaft it uncovered the old connecting passages.bendigo, mining, central deborah gold mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL
Small black and white photograph of the Royal George Hotel. Two men and a boy are standing at the front. On the back: photographed by Chevalier, Pall Mall Sandhurst, branch establishment. High Street, Eaglehawk, opposite church of England. The negative plate from which this photograph was printed being retained, similar copies can at any time be obtained.buildings, hotel, royal george -
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Photograph - JACK LYONS IN HIS PHARMACY
Black and white photograph showing Jack Lyons in his pharmacy. The pharmacy was established circa 1933 when Jack could not find a job due to the depression. His father was Dr. Lyons of Eaglehawk. In 1972 the pharmacy was bought by Malcom Andrew now 22 Williamson Street, Bendigo.business, retail, lyons pharmacy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO TRAM 18
Coloured photo of tram 18 at Eaglehawk. Photo taken 07/04/1969 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tram 18 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION:PANORAMA OF BENDIGO
Four coloured photos taken on the fifth of January 1972 by Roy Mitchell from Rosalind Park Tower. One looking North, one looking South, one looking east and one looking towards Eaglehawk.bendigo, streetscape, various views -
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Tool - J. H. ABBOTT RULER
Thirty centimetres wooden ruler, on the back: try our own make rdwear school boots J. H. Abbott and Co. Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Echucabusiness, retail, h. abbott -
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Document - VARIOUS DRINKS AND FOOD LABELS
Twenty eight drinks and food labels: J.O'Connell and Sons. Bendigo Prize Lemonade. J.O'Connell and Sons Bendigo Lime Flavor and Soda. D. Oswald Eaglehawk Hop Ale. XXXX Stout bottled by Glover and Son Chapel St. Bendigo. C.J. Glover Chapel St. Bendigo Ginger Punch. J.O'Connell Orange Vita - Ok Orange - Grapefruit and Soda - Brewed Ginger Beer - Ginger Sherry - Kola Beer - Soda Water - Pineapple. Dan Oswald tomato sauce. Glover and Son Tomato Soup. Qt Orange fruit Drops. Cottee's Sparkling Passiona. Lagoon Confection Long Toms. Bartlett Pears. The Bendigo Preserving Co. Golden Bar Orlean Plum Jam. Bendigo Preserving Co. Apricot Jam. Bendigo Preserving Co. Plum and Raspberry Jam. Golden Holme Apples. Rosella. Cottee's sparkling Drinks. Chocolate Cream Toffees. Lagoon Spearmint.business, retail -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO SUB-REGIONAL STRATEGY PLAN 1980
141 page soft cover spiral bound booklet 'Bendigo Sub-Regional Strategy Plan - September 1980' Areas covered , City of Bendigo, Borough of Eaglehawk, Shires of Huntly, Marong and Strathfieldsaye. Maps included.Bendigo Sub-Regional Committee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - W J SYMONS V.C. AND D OSWALD, Post WW1
Framed B and white photograph of Lieut. W J Symons V.C. and Cr D Oswald Mayor of Eaglehawk. Cr Oswald is seated with Lieut. Symons standing beside him. Symons in uniform holding a cane in his right hand. Printed on photograph 'Yoeman & Co'. Ornate timber frame.Yeoman & Co. -
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Document - COLLECTION OF INVOICES FROM VARIOUS BUSINESSES
List of invoices: 1) H.M.Leggo and Co. Ltd. Merchants, importers, Manufacturers. In account to Mr. J.M. Gill. Dated 01/06/1928 2) From Armstrong's Advertising and Newspaper Agency to independent Office Bendigo. Dated February 15 1901. 3) Order 563 F.W. Milne and Son Pty.Ltd. Merchants and Engineers. Dated 29/03/1957. 4) From W. Bowen Bootmaker to Mr. J. Roberts. Dated December 13 1918. 5) Eaglehawk Bakery blank invoice. 6) W. Jennings. 7) From Foggitt Jones Ltd. To J.M.Gill. Dated 04/01/1928. 8)Letter from Goldsbourgh's Skin, Hide and Tallow Warehouses, 137 Bourke Street West Melbourne, October 21, 1881. 9) Letter from Bush's Stores dated March 24, 1891. 10) From W. Peterson 6 queen street Melbourne to Miss Hinze (?) Barkly Square Sandhurst. Dated 11 April 1891. 11) from D. Gilbert nightman and general carrier dated May 4 1871. 12) Letter from Bush's Stores dated May 19, 1891. 13) Letter from Lansdowne dated March 28, 1906. 14) From Gordon and Gotch to Manager Bendigo Independent. Dated February 15, 1901. 15) From M. Howard boot emporium to Joseph Mason. DATED September 22, 1960. 16) Anketell Advertising and sign Writing. 17) L. MacPherson and Co. horse and cattle salesmen, commission and general agents. Dated Sandhurst 29 April, 1871.bendigo, business, invoices -
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Map - PLAN SHOWING SURFACE EXTENSIONS OF QUARTZ REEFS
Plan shewing surface extensions of quartz reefs northward from Eaglehawk, Sandhurst. -
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Document - NEW CHUM LINE OF REEF MUNGO GROUP EAGLEHAWK
Two page document detailing the Mungo Group of Mines along the New Chum line of reef, Eaglehawk. The mines described are: Ellenborough, 2100 feet deep St Mungo, 2,600 feet deep The Lady Barkly, 1,350 feet deep, close to Upper Road with a 40 head battery on the other side. South St Mungo, known as the Governor Barkly in the earlier days. Small map on second page shows the location of the Sadowa shaft, St. Mungo shaft and the Lady Barkly shaft. Victoria Street and Upper Road marked on the map. 'Between Caldwells Road and Victoria Street and Upper Road intersection, nine mines and three crushing batteries worked at one period. All on the New Chum line of reef.' Not signed but most probably written by Albert Richardson.bendigo, mining, mungo group of mines, eaglehawk -
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Book - ANNALS OF BENDIGO 1910 - 1920 VOLUME 4, 1910-1920
Annals of Bendigo, 1910 - 1920 91 pages. (1926) Paper cover, with print 'The business side of Pall Mall, Bendigo, Vic. ' on front cover. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Price: Two Shillings and Sixpence. TWO crossed out and ONE written above it. AND SIXPENCE crossed out. Includes b/w photographs. Grey covers. Complete. Written on first page. C Jacobs 9 Heatherall St Eaglehawk.George Mackaybendigo, history, annals of bendigo, annals of bendigo -
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Document - BENDIGO SCHOOLS COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE OF A CHILD BEING SUFFICIENTLY EDUCATED
Certificate No.119095 issued by the Education Department. Certificate of a child being sufficiently educated. I hereby certificate that Elizabeth Hall has been educated up to the standard of education required by the education act 1872. Dated at Eaglehawk this 13th day of December 1889.school, history, certificate -
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Book - A SAILORS GULLY BOYHOOD, 2002
A 40 page soft cover booklet 'A Sailors Gully Boyhood' by Hughie Harvey. Hugh Harvey wrote this memoir by hand when he was 75 years old. Noeline Wild edited and it added photographs Published 2002 by I & N Wild, Eaglehawk.Hughie Harvey -
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Book - EAGLEHAWK DAHLIA & ARTS FESTIVAL 1983 LITERARY COMPETITION, 1983
72 page soft cover booklet 'Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival 1983 - Literary Competition' Contents include the entries for the Rolf Boldrewood Award,(winner Lolo Houbein), Charles Thatcher Award, (winner Ron Stevens), Australian Writers' Professional Service Award (winner S.Polites) and the Ric Norris Award (winner Fran de Luce). Published by the Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Committee and printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo.Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival Committee -
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Document - CHURCHES OF BENDIGO COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK BAPTIST CHURCH
Two certificates from Eaglehawk Baptist Church - Young People's Worshipping League. This is to certify that Florrie Anderson attended Divine Service regularly during the year ending February 1917 signed Rev J. W. Hopkins (minister) and Gladys Seymour (superintendent). The other in the name of Jessie Anderson.church, baptist, certificate -
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Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: FOOTBALL GUIDE
Bendigo Football League Official Guide 1923 Eaglehawk v South bendigo Sandhurst V bendigo East. Advertisers Hartley's Motorcycles Cambridge Press Princess Theatre (Wallace Reid. 30 Days) Leggo's T E Turner Shamrock Tobacco Store H R Hughan Bartlett Bros.recreations, pets, pony