This ticket is for a dinner given by the Shire of Tambo to welcome the Victorian State Governor, his wife and parliamentary guests to the official opening at Bruthen of the Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway on Tuesday 11th January 1916 at 1pm. The cost was to be five shillings. Bruthen Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916, as part of the Orbost railway line. The station officially closed on Monday, 24 August 1987.This item is associated with the Bairnsdale to Orbost Railway.A light green ticket with black print - "Welcome Lunch for His Ex The Gov & Lady Stanley and State Cabinet and Parliament at Bruthen Mechanics Institute". It has been endorsed by H.S. Howlett, president of the Shire of Tambo.bairnsdale-orbost-railway bruthen-event

"This book begins with some ancestral research, going on to detail the my mother's birth and family life in England 1913-1922. From 1922-2005 the book highlights her life in Victoria - Trawalla, Richmond, WIlliamstown and Daylesford. Christine Yvonne Boudrie-Allen is listed on the Shilling Wall. It presents much social history and could be useful for research in addition to enjoyment." Christine Allen 2012Green cover with a sepia tones photograph. 162 pages. black and white images throughout. one loose page detailing publishing details. books, biographies

Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare, by C. Sleeman. Containing a complete account of the progress of submarine warfare; also a detailed description of matters appertaining thereto, including the latest improvements, with 83 full-page illustrations, diagrams etc. Second Edition. 1889. Published by Griffin & Co, U.K. Price 25/- ( 25 shillings). Hard-cover, bound book, red with gold lettering. Inscription inside the cover. Hand written inscription "To Happy Sam / In memory of many pleasant 'plantings' / - - - - - / 19th Jan. 1943"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, c. sleeman author, torpedo warfare, submarine warfare

Warrnambool's copy of Government Statutes for Victoria, dated 1866. One of a set of four volumes.The Victorian Statutes Vol 1 Collectors of Customs A-E, front cover has Collectors of Customs Warrnambool. Brown leather binding and corners, black canvas cover, red and black bands on spine. The Victorian Statutes in four volumes, Volume I. Published by Authority, 1866. Printed by John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne. (Price for the four volumes 3 pound 3 shillings. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, government statutes for victoria 1866, warrnambool's copy of government statutes 1866

Warrnambool's copy of Government Statutes for Victoria, dated 1866. One of a set of four volumes.The Victorian Statutes Vol 1 Collectors of Customs P-W, front cover has Collectors of Customs Warrnambool. Brown leather binding and corners, black canvas cover, red and black bands on spine. The Victorian Statutes in four volumes, Volume 3, Published by Authority, 1866. Printed by John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne. (Price for the four volumes 3 pound 3 shillings. )warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, government statutes for victoria 1866, warrnambool's copy of government statutes 1866

This book contains verses written by Tilly Aston. Matilda Ann (Tilly) Aston was a blind writer and teacher who was born in Carisbrook, Victoria in 1873. She became totally blind at the age of seven. She learned Braille and gained her Matriculation Certificate, spending a short time at Melbourne University. She helped to establish the Victorian Association of Braille Writers and to found the Association for the Advancement of the Blind. She was the first Secretary and later President of the latter association. She was appointed the Head of the School for the Blind in Melbourne and retired from this position in 1925. She published several books of verse and prose. There is a Parliamentary electorate in Victoria called Aston. This book is of considerable interest because the author, Tilly Aston, has an important place in Australian literature. The book, ‘Maiden Verses’ has a local Warrnambool connection as it contains a poem written about Warrnambool, a town which Tilly Aston visited on occasions.This is a hard cover book of 146 pages. It is a book of poems written by Tilly Aston. The cover is dark red with the printing on the spine and on the cover in gold lettering. There is at least one page at the front of the book torn out. There is a receipt for the purchase of the book pasted on to the inside of the front cover. The date of the receipt made out to ‘John F. Watts’ is for three shillings and sixpence (1900). The book is bound with glue and string.Signature on the first page: ‘John F. Watts, Nov. 18th 1900’ (or maybe ‘1901’)tilly aston, australian literature, history of warrnambool

Receipt dated 24th May, 1957. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 2801 for 10 pounds 4 shillings and 0 pennies, dated February 1st,, 1957, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by 'Unreadable'. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Receipt dated 22 February 1956. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 2136 for 5 pounds 4 shillings and 6 pennies, dated January 1st, 1956, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by D.L. Smyth. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 27/03/1957. The invoice has five entries ''sale account Gardner'' for a total of 20 pounds 9 shillings 0 penny. A receipt n. 2376 dated 28/03/1957 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 06/12/1956. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Jones'' for a total of 8 pounds 14 shillings 8 penny. A receipt n. 23840 dated 10/12/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 16/11/1956. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Reed'' for a total of 23 pounds 14 shillings 0 penny. A receipt n. 23402 dated 23/11/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 13/11/1956. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Bradley'' for a total of 10 pounds 6 shillings 3 penny. A receipt n. 23275 dated 16/11/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 08/11/1956. The invoice has five entries ''sale account Greasley'' for a total of 10 pounds 13 shillings 11 penny. A receipt n. 23106 dated 12/11/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 09/11/1956. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Andrews'' for a total of 6 pounds 3 shillings 1 penny. A receipt n. 23104 dated 12/11/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

Single sheet pamphlet/flyer re Complimentary Concert and Presentation to Mr H G A Winkelmann, Payne's Theatre Royal, Bairnsdale Wednesday March 30 1898. Programme (songs and piano solo) including song ''Gondola Dreams'' sung by Mr Bush. Presentation to Mr Winkelmann by Dr Duncan. Tickets - One shilling. Printer: Vogt, Bairnsdale. (Two copies in similar condition).person, individual, bush collection - personal

Invoice from William Farmer Undertaker & Embalmer dated January 25, 1927 to Miss L. Prout, Quick Street, Ironbark for funeral expenses of the late Jane Theresa Prout. Supply polished casket , limousine and attendance to Bendigo Cemetery - Paying cemetery charges - Funeral notices for a total of 14 pounds, 7 shillings and 6 pence. At the bottom - Paid in full 24/02/1928document

Document. Miner's Right. Miner's Right issued to John W Faul of Bendigo dated 3 August 1894, under provisions of the Mines Act 1890. No 104 of Book 52, Series M. Cost 5 shillings. 1 year licence. Printed - Robt. S Brain, Government Printer. Pale colour with black ink, and purple stamp. Signature unreadable. B. B?cottage, miners, miner's right, john w faul, robt. s brain government printer.

Paper receipt dated March 21st 1928. W. A. Jarrett Funerals for expenses for the funeral of Mrs E Vivian. Sum of twenty five pounds and three shillings. The top lefthand corner is missing. It seems that this has been cut out. The bottom lefthand corner has a stamp which is dated and initialled (21/3/28). Signed William A Jarrett. The receipt is in type with the details handwritten.vivian family records, betty vivian collection, funeral expenses, portland businesses, w. a. jarrett

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 16/10/1956. The invoice has three entries ''sale account Cummings'' for a total of 7 pounds 2 shillings 0 penny. A receipt n. 22326 dated 18/10/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 07/06/1956. The invoice has three entries ''sale account Swift'' for a total of 8 pounds 5 shillings 1 penny. A receipt n. 18442 dated 08/06/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 23/06/1955. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Barkly Place'' for a total of 5 pounds 15 shillings 0 penny. A receipt n. 9119 dated 14/07/1955 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 08/12/1955/1955. The invoice has three entries ''sale account Burke'' for a total of 5 pounds 15 shillings 6 penny. A receipt n. 13458 dated 09/12/1955 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 14/12/1955/. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Stanton'' for a total of 8 pounds 10 shillings 3 penny. A receipt n. 13660 dated 19/12/1955 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 17/03/1956. The invoice has three entries ''sale account Bourke'' for a total of 8 pounds 2 shillings 7 penny. A receipt n. 16220 dated 21/03/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

BHS CollectionThe Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 03/08/1954. The invoice has four entry ''sale account Shea' for a total of 12 pounds 18 shillings 2 penny. A receipt n. 24222 dated 09/08/1954 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

Hercules Gold Mining Company was registered 1/9/1864 and operated on the Sheepshead line.Letter dated 1st August, 1950 from H.L. Stewart Manager of the Hercules Gold Mining Company to shareholders advising of the voluntary winding up of the company. On the back an handwritten note dated 28/08/1950 from the probate duties branch to the Estate Annie Elizabeth Jones stating that the amount of 53 pounds 14 shillings and 9 pences has been paid into the estate.mining, business, shareholders

Gold coloured document, black print. On top North Virginia Gold Mining Company, Commonwealth Bank Chambers, Charing Cross. No. 3860. Receipt issued to Mr. C. Pieper, for two pounds, ten shillings. Dated 11 May 1937. Signed J.J. Stanistreet, Manager. See Pieper family portrait catalogue number 10641.60, in which Carl Pieper is a young boy.mine, gold, north virginia gold mine, north virginia mining company