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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE, 1 & 3 Apr 1952
Document. 2 documents in an envelope. (1) A letter from the Australian Workers Union dated 1st April, 1952 from Head office in Sydney detailing a log of claims for its members. (2) 2 pages which are a summons to parties to an industrial dispute between AWU claimants & AberFoyle Tin N.L & others Respondents in the matter of an application by the AWU for an award.McColl,Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, awu -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 1951
Documents: North Deborah Mine - Unused Dividend Cheque notice, Letter from McColl Rankin & Stanistreet Re Payment of dividend with detachable cheque forms not filled in, Part a: 98th Dividend are dated 31st August 1951, Part b: 99th Dividend are dated 20th October 1951, Part c: 100th Dividend are dated 21st December 1951.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, north deborah -
Clunes Museum
Document - DOCUMENT - LETTERS, ROYAL INSURANCE CO
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN BOROUGH OF CLUNES AND INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING INSURANCE FOR VOLUNTEERS, BUILDING SWIMMING POOL. .1 QUOTE - 23/09/1954 - PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE .2 LETTER FROM BOROUGH OF CLUNES AMENDING QUOTE .3 LETTERS ROYAL INSURANCE DETAILING CHANGES TO COVER .4 INSURANCE POLICY FROM LAW UNION AND ROCK INS. CO.royal insurance, borough of clunes, swimming pool, personal accident insurance -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, C 1883
PHOTOGRAPH FROM LEFT TO RIGHT- TOM HICKEY,WILLIAM HICKEY, CATHERINE HICKEY, HOLDING LEO HICKEY, ANNIE AGNES[MONA] HICKEY HOLDING EDWARD HICKEY [NED].1 ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF HICKEY FAMILY CLUNES C 1883. STANDING IN FRONT OF BUILDING WITH SHINGLE ROOF, DEAD RABBIT HANGING FROM VERANDAH. MAN HOLDING STAG HOUND TWO LADIES HOLDING A CHILD EACH. ANOTHER MAN LEANING AGAINST VERANDAH WITH CHILD LEANING AGAINST HIS LEG. .2 LETTER OF EXPLANATION RE PHOTOGRAPHHICKEY FAMILY CLUNES 1883local history, photography, photographs, hickey family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Office of Lands and Survey, 1861
Copy of letter written by W. Fletcher, Office of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 2 Nov 1861.Copy of letter written by W. Fletcher, Office of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 2 Nov 1861. Reporting that charcoal burners in the Parish of Nunawading are using wood for that purpose without a license and suggesting the policeman at Whitehorse by informed. Attached note suggests author is possibly Walter Thomas Fletcher, early owner of land that included what is now Matheson's orchard (1988).Copy of letter written by W. Fletcher, Office of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 2 Nov 1861.charcoal burning, fletcher, w, forest hill, parish of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, History of North Blackburn
A letter to Mr Rooney from K.A. Patterson, Nunawading and District Historical Society, enclosing their constitution.A letter to Mr Rooney from K.A. Patterson, Nunawading and District Historical Society, enclosing their constitution. The author speaks of references to hotels in Blackburn of interest to Rooney's history of North Blackburn, also talks about inspecting an old house in Almondsbury Court, Blackburn. Mrs Reynolds thought it was 120 years old but on inspection was found to be 80 - 100 years old.A letter to Mr Rooney from K.A. Patterson, Nunawading and District Historical Society, enclosing their constitution.nunawading and district historical society, rooney, keith, reynolds, (mrs), almondsbury court, blackburn. no 3 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, School 2923 Blackburn, 24/05/1978
Letter from Neville Drummond, Victorian Education Department, History Section to Mr C.H. Payne, 6 Morton Grove, Chelsea concerning information on Blackburn Primary School, No 2923, opened in Whitehorse Road, 1 May 1889, also Sagoe Common School, Cr Whitehorse & Middleborough Roads. Also lists schools Nos 1 - 6.victoria. education department. history section, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, sagoe common school, no. 463, primary schools -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Letter, Lismore City Council, 30/08/1996
Letter from the Lismore City Council NSW to Bruce Warr, Chief Commissioner, Gippsland Shire Council dated 30 August 1996. Extended warm greeting to "Karmai the Giant Earthworm" to help celebrate the Council's 50 year Celebration as a City. Signed by Jeff Champion the Mayor of Lismore. Lismore City Council logo upper left corner. -
Wangaratta High School
Assorted Stationary, 0982
A collection of stationary including a metal compass, a yellow ballpoint pen, two WHS badges, one of the school logo, the other designating a member of the SRC, a cassette tape labelled Charles Perkins Monday Conference, an orange flexible ruler and an unopened letter labelled Cairns 1984. This item is was a part of a time capsule buried in Wangaratta High School grounds in 1984 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), acquisition of surplus Brill 22E trucks from Ballarat, 16/10/1962 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with a person in the UK who was seeking tram equipment had the Ballarat system closed in 1962., Has a strong association with a person in the UK who was seeking tram equipment had the Ballarat system closed in 1962.Memorandum or letter, carbon copy, dated 16/10/1962 on Electricity Supply Department paper, about the acquisition of surplus Brill 22E trucks from Ballarat by a person, Mr John Batty of the UK. Based on the proposed abandonment being implement, asked for the appropriate price for such equipment. Copy for "Tramways' Abandonment file" in red. Sheet has rounded corners.trams, tramways, 22e trucks, sale of trams, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, specifications for the Horse Tramways, 1992
Photocopy, A4 sheet of a letter (copy), probably to the City of Ballaarat, advising that the undersigned had examined the specifications for the Horse Tramways in Ballarat and found them to reflect the latest methods. Signed by James Duncan of Duncan & Fraser, W.W. Forward of Forward Downes Adelaide Engineer and Founders and Lawrence Grayson, Engineers of Adelaide. Images of document added 27-08-12.trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, horse trams, ballarat city council, duncan fraser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LETTER ABOUT EARLY DAYS ON BENDIGO
Newspaper article Bendigo Advertiser 13.6.1967 re a letter home to Bendigo giving a graphic description of Bendigo as a tent-town. Sent by Mrs. I.H. Pick to the Bendigo Advertiser ? Published on 13th June 1967. Of Mount Gambier, dated October 9, 1853, Black's Gully, Bendigo Diggings. Article describes journey Bendigo, appearance of diggings, cost of items.Bendigo Advertiser 13/06/1967bendigo, mining, letter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: LEASE AGREEMENT 10073, 1933
Eleven documents relating to an agreement between Thomas Watson Bassett, Valentine Bassett, Charlie Bassett and John Taylor and John Severn Barke for Mining Lease 10073 dated 29th August 1933. Also a letter from Luke Murphy & Co. solicitors revoking the lease on 22nd September 1933. Mentions Garden Gully and Moon Extended Gold mines.Luke Murphy & Co Barristers and Solicitorsgold, mining, lease application, gold mining, sebastion, garden gully, moon extended, thomas watson bassett, valentine bassett, charlie bassett, john severn barker, john taylor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Reports of sales by auction
Blue book with brown corners and spine, red label on spine with the title in gold letters "Reports of sales by auction". Letter "C" on spine. C'Maine on front cover. The book contains official Crown land sales documents, the papers are glued into the book. The book contains the purchasers' names, land section, allotments and price. Cover the period from 1893 to 1905.11/1/1893 to 12/03/06 written on the spine. Land sale reports 1880 written on inside cover. land sales, crown land, auctions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: CONDITIONS OF PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
Conditions of Performance Agreement signed by Peter N Ellis on behalf of the Emu Creek Bush Band, dated 9/3/94. Letter dated 3/1/1994 To Peter Ellis, Dean Swift to confirm performance details, payments and accommodation details for Emu Creek Bush Band at the National Folk Festival 1994. Signed by Phil Wilson.entertainment, music, national folk festival, peter ellis collection, 28th national folk festival - canberra, peter n ellis, emu creek bush band, dean swift, edna kenny, phil wilson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: SOCIAL EVENING TENDERED TO MR. JAMES DENTON, J.P, 21 January 1924
Event, Social Evening, tendered to Mr. James Denton J.P. on the eve of his departure for a trip abroad, at Favaloro's Café, Tuesday, 12th February 1924, at 8:15 p.m.His Worship the Mayor, Cr.M. G. Giugice, will preside. Invitation for Mr. Kev. Guiney. Ticket 7/6. 2 items inl, 1x Ticket & 1x letter.event, social, mr. james denton, j.p. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE STATE SCHOOL EARLY YEARS, 1963
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE State School Early Years Letter from the Public Library of Victoria. Melbourne 26th March 1963, J.A. Feeley (Signed), Chief Librarian To: Mr J. W. Parry, Golden Square Training School No. 1189, Golden Square Victoria. List of notable events May 1854 to December 1874bendigo, history, schooling, lydia chancellor, golden square -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1920
A wooden racquet with a concave, solid throat, and plain octagonal handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse: FAIRFIELD. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a circular, banded shield. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS,U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Inktennis -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - Scrap book 8LH Assoc
The 8th Light Horse Regiment was raised at Broadmeadows Camp in 1914 and served at Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine, Transjordan and Syria. At Gallipoli the regiment took part in the ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 and suffered horrendous casualties including the Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White. Following the evacuation the regiment was brought up to full strength under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC and went on the participate in all the major actions of the desert campaign culminating in the capitulation of Turkey in October 1918. The regiment was in reserve at Beersheba and came under air attack resulting in the death of Lieutenant Colonel Maygar. The post-war regimental association met regularly until the late 1970s when dwindling numbers brought about its closure.A rare document relating to a Victorian mounted regiment of World War 1 (1914-1918) with the thank-you cards providing a unique method of recording the passing of this proud regiment into history.Blue hardback scrap book containing a roll of members of the 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF Association, some newspaper clippings about Light Horse in the Middle East campaign, collection of return-thanks cards for deceased members of the regiment pasted in, and hand written letter to Matthew (Matt) Maynes thanking him for his sterling service as secretary of the association.8th light horse, association, wwi, world war one -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ephemera - Council election advertising pamplets, Alec Craig, 1966
Alec Craig was elected to the Barkly Ward seat on the Bendigo City Council in March 1954 after the resignation of Cr J A Michelsen. He became Mayor in 1956 and served from 1956 -57, 1963 - 64 and 1973 -74. Councillor Craig first posited the idea of Hargreaves Street becoming a shopping mall but retired from council in 1976 before the idea was executed. Alec Craig was the foundation President of the Provincial cities and Town Association of Victoria and President of the Bendigo Base Hospital in 1973. He was awarded an O.B.E. in 1973 for outstanding public service. Grace Adeline Craig was a respected teacher at Bendigo Girl's School and Bendigo High School.0383.1 Three fold voting pamphlet with photo of Councillor Craig on front cover. Inside is a printed letter to Mr and Mrs Ratepayer promoting Councillor Craig's past achievements. 0383.2 How to vote flyer for Councillor Craig. Printed on pink paper. 0383.3 Vote 1 Craig poster. Two colour print on cream paper. Edges missing.mayor craig, mayoress craig, councillor alec craig, grace adeline craig -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Mrs Sophie Amelia Prosser et al, The Cheery Chime of Garth and Other Stories, C 1874
Three Short Stories with strong religious themes, the Cheery Chimes of Garth set in a small village in England where a new vicar has been appointed. Mrs S. A. Prosser was known for her sentimental morality tales and fables.Red fabric hardcover book of three short stories, The Cheery Chime of Garth and Other Stories by Mrs Sophie Amelia Prosser, with a floral design in black on front cover with gold lettering for title. And Other Stories and author printed in black. Ornate Illumination style lettering for the first letter of each new chapter with some black and white illustrations throughout.fictionThree Short Stories with strong religious themes, the Cheery Chimes of Garth set in a small village in England where a new vicar has been appointed. Mrs S. A. Prosser was known for her sentimental morality tales and fables.religion fiction, morals fiction, young people's fiction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WITNESS TO THINGS PAST
Witness To Things Past stone, brick, wood and men in early Victoria by John Hetherington. Contains article on Fortuna Villa a newspaper cutting reviewing the book and a letter of appreciation from the author to Lydia Chancellor. Published by F.W. Cheshire Pty Ltd 338 Little Collins St Melbourne 1964.Contains 128 pages with black and white photographs.australia, history, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Three blue handwritten airletters to Lydia Chancellor from her friend Muriel, i.e. Mrs. Hedley Jones c/- National Bank of Australasia Ltd. Strand Branch, London. Muriel is in London for 12 months and tells of her love of the city and of her travels in general. Her 3rd letter is her final one before she returns to Australia.communication, postal, airmail, lydia chancellor collection, london, england -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Letter, 19/5/1988
Typed letter from Shire of Dimboola to Shire of Woorayl. Congratulations on achieving 100 years of Local Government. Signed by M. B. Molony, Shire Secretary Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LAND AND SURVEY CIRCULARS 1876 - 1883, 1876 - 1883
Document: land and survey circulars - brown paper covered journal tied with string along spine. On front cover top LH corner '04A' Stuck to front cover is blue foolscap handwritten letter from Office of Lands and Survey (Occupation Branch) Melbourne 15th. March 1876. Journal contains copies of letters signed by District Surveyor, Sandhurst.Office of Lands and Surveyorganization, bendigo, sandhurst, land sales, land surveys -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Complaints Regarding Standards Of Accommodation And Service
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee related to complaints regarding standards of accommodation and service in commercial premises at ski resorts. The possibility of the introduction of a grading system was raised. Whilst not being specific in regard to Mr. Hymans, the Committee asked him to keep a close watch on aspects of accommodation and service in the coming season with a view to improving standards generally at Falls Creek.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Site 4a - Grand Coeur Flats Erection Approved Subject To Variations
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee formally advising Mr Hymans that his plans and application to construct Grand Coeur Flats has been approved subject to variations enclosed. The required changes related to the installation of a sewerage in the Village. This meant that a septic tank did not have to be included in his plans, but the building must be connected to the new sewerage system and a fee paid.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, parking regulations falls creek -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Site 3 - No Further Progress Made
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter dated 7th February 1962 from the Management Committee to Mr Hymans regarding the failure to clear Site 3 by the set deadline. As no further progress has been made in the clearing there had been no communication from Mr Hymans, the future of the remainder of his site holdings in Falls Creek was to be considered at the next Committee meeting on the 13th February.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift site 3, bob hymans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW DON NO LIABIITY CORRESPONDENCE
Two documents relating to winding up of the Company. a. Letter to the shareholders, dated Thursday 18th November 1948, stating that at a special general meeting of shareholders that directors were empowered to have 'the Company wound up voluntarily and that the company's property be sold by Public Auction ......' b. Financial statement as at 9/11/'48 for New Don No Liability, total assets £820.4.8.business, mining, new don no liability mine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, City of Prahran, paving and lighting of tramway of the High Street Prahran Tramway, 1/07/1909 12:00:00 AM
Letter on the City of Prahran letterhead, signed by the Town Clerk dated 1/7/1909 to the Secretary of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust regarding the paving and lighting of tramway of the High Street Prahran Tramway track. Considers the construction and pavement finish - including wood blocks and lighting of the tramway - the Council would pay one half of the cost for additional lighting.trams, tramways, pmtt, letters, construction, trackwork, lights, high st, city of prahran