B+W photo on cardboard. 21 males in football uniforms, 13 males in suits, some with hats. Young boy and L.F. Trophies displayed - mantel clock. Silver at with lid + silver teapot. Foot lap with 'Young Colonials Premiers 1902 & 3' held at C.F. Names written on image. Arranged in 4 rows. Backdrop of decorated room at R. Inscription: in Image printed on Football 'Young/Colonials/Premiers/1902&3'. On Back, 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria/Bendigo Branch' stamp. In image, hand written in pencil + ball point pen, 'Burt Newell. Steve Williams, Ern Cox, - Kemp, - Temby, - Stirton, ---Forbes, Nobby Nixon, Corbett Roberts'organization, club/society, young colonials football club, prev. acc. no. 'gp82'

Sepia photograph of workmen at Cohn Bros. Twenty five men and boys. Mounted on grey board. Inscriptions: hand written in ball point pen at top 'Cohn Bros'. On back - 'Back row: Jack Mitchell, Fred Mickles, Dave Geurin, Jack Jordon, Harry Rose Warne, Cal. Brown, Charlie Mills, W Nielsen, Marc Cohn, Bill Bannister'. 'Sue Burns, Ned Kinsman, Tom Mead, Ned Carter, Charlie Bartlett, Burt Patterson, Percy Marshall, Jack Davini'. J McEwan, J Bessetti, Bert Newell, Julius Cohn, Ted Hasker, Bill Emmerson, Wally Maxwell:. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'.person, group, employees

Sepia photograph of Cohn Bros. Brewery Employees Picnic. Procession of horse drawn vehicles with employees? On dray, draped with Cohn Bros flag, followed by horse drawn buggies with groups of people on board. Group of males, females and children and a black dog. Male figure with drum. Inscriptions: printed on mount on front 'Cohn Bros Victoria, Brewery Co. Ltd, Employees Picnic, held at Cherry Tree on Saturday 7th March, 1903. On back - 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular stamp on reverse. Hand written in pencil on back 'from WL Newell, 30/07/74', 'William Pd in black lead pencil. History: Prev Acc. No. GP24WH Robinson, Photo, Bendigoperson, group, employees, see also 2001.201.01, 2001.202.01, 2001.204.01, 2001207.01, 2001.208.01

A Bendigo advertiser article titled 'Children's Colourful Display given at The National Fitness Youth Rally'. The Bendigo Branch of the Victorian National Fitness Council held its second annual youth rally. The article includes two photos (1) Young women from the Bendigo Teachers' College marching before the rally at the Upper Reserve. They are marching in front of a shop called 'Wanda - Inn Milk Bar'. To the right behind them is a business titled 'R. White'. (11) The second photo is of a vaulting display given by the Mackenzie Street Methodist Senior Group at the rally. The Principal of Bendigo Teachers' College Mr. G.R. Mills was an official visitor at the proceedings. Dated 14-10-46.bendigo, sporting clubs, youth rally, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college students, mr. g.r. mills, bendigo teachers' college staff, tertiary education, education, bendigo, national fitness youth rally, victorian national fitness council, sport, sports, athletics, marching, recreation, ' wanda-inn ' milk bar, r. white, physical culture, folk dancing, youth rally, clubs, sporting clubs, photo, photograph

One white sheet with blue printing. On the sheet are the words' Returned Sailors' Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Bendigo Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Commemoration Ceremony.' Friday April 25th. 1952. Includes speeches, music prayers. Situated at the Upper Reserve. Collections 'in aid of distressed and indigent ex servicemen.'event, official, anzac memorial service, lydia chancellor, collection, war, wwii, soldiers events, ceremonies, anzac day, program, programme

John Kerr Barnes. The items relate to "Jack" as he was known. The photo is Jack in uniform, the central Medal/Ribbon is the "Meritorious Service Medal", see Cat No 8042, The RSL Badge is a Life Members Badge. You have to be a Life Member to be awarded the "Meritorious Service Medal". Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Bendigo Sub Branch.Framed Memorabilia, frame is brown timber, item backing green with 4 insets, top is a photo, under is a gold medallion, medal with ribbon, RSL badge.On Medal, "For Merit", On Medallion, "World War11 - Service to Australia", On RSL badge, "Life Member"brsl, smirsl, meritorious,

Two copies of the Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on July 28th, 1953. Guests of Honour were Air Vice-Marshall F M Bladin, C.B., C.B.E., and Mrs Bladin. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a gold RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the tri-fold card has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Marion Wiegard, Florence Henderson, Nancy Pickering, Lois Wilkie, Betty Conroy, Marjorie Purchase, Edith Smith, Dorothy Purchase, Heather McGhee, Marjorie Pilcher, Kathleen Neyland and Daphne Garside. Trained by Mr & Mrs J Singe. Matron of Honor: Mrs W Waters. Partners: Gerald Matheson, Neil Buckland, John Kelly, Don Wilkie, Peter Flood, Frank McDonald, Bill Bassett, Bill Wales, Gordon McKenzie, Robert Garside, Ken McKay, Brian Owins and Royce Read. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Mr V Palmer. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo.Cambridge Press Bendigor.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1953, marion wiegard, florence henderson, nancy pickering, lois wilkie, betty conroy, marjorie purchase, edith smith, dorothy purchase, heather mcghee, marjorie pilcher, kathleen neyland, daphne garside, mr & mrs j singe, mrs w waters, gerald matheson, neil buckland, john kelly, don wilkie, peter flood, frank mcdonald, bill bassett, bill wales, gordon mckenzie, robert garside, ken mckay, brian owins, royce read, mr v palmer, mr j w swatton, cambridge press

The Poppy Appeal is conducted every year leading up to Remembrance Day November 11th.Certificate, frame is timber brown/gold colour, certificate in colour white background ornate edge with RSL Logo at the top followed by "Returned and Service's League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc", signed and dated with red seal in RH Corner."Awarded to - Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch Inc - Top seller 2006 Poppy Appeal country area - date 11th November 2006brsl, smirsl, poppy appeal

Black and white photograph on cream card.Foxing spots throughout. Date approx. 1896 / 1876. View across mining area showing at least 9 poppet heads, 11 chimneys and many buildings associated with the mines. C to L - flume, wood stacks, mullock heaps. Inscriptions in image: 'Duchess Tribute' on weather board building at C. 'N' at TR. Hand printed above image (on earlieir copy of this image of which this is a photograph), 'Devonshire Group on Mines / Snob's Hill and Mungo Mines in Background'. Above image: 'Duchess Tribute', 'South Devonshire', 'West United Devonshire', 'Pheonix', 'Duchess of Edinburgh', 'United Devonshire'. On the back: blue circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' , 'MNG 71'.James Lerk 26/11/1999place, mining site, see also 2000.426.01, 2000.437.01, 2000.438.01, 2000.439.01, 2000.504.01, 2000.508.01, 2000.509.01

Black and white photograph on grey mount board. Cohn Bros. Vic. Brewery Picnic. Men dressed in suits and various styles of hats, females in dress of the period (1903). Large hats with decorations. Boys in long socks and boots, garments with sailor type collard. Girls in frilly dresses and some with aprons. Inscriptions: Printed on mount at front 'Cohn Bros. Victoria Brewery Col. Ltd. Employees Picnic, held at Cherry Tree on Saturday 7th March, 1903', 'Magnus Cohn, Julius Cohn (central)', hand written on back. 'From WL Newell 30/07/1974 (written in black lead pencil), 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' in circular stamp (on reverse). History: Previous Acc. No. GP25WH Robinson Photo, Bendigoperson, group, cohn's brewery, see also 2001.201.01, 2001.202.01, 2001.203.01, 2001.207.01, 2001, 208.01

Document. Cannons at Eaglehawk. Typed document by the Bendigo Branch of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria on the cannons at Eaglehawk. It reads - The two cannons were originally ship cannons, smooth bore type and later modified by the insertion of a rifled tube. This suggests that they were used as fort land guns in gun emplacements, and it is possible that these were mounted around Port Phillip Bay during the Russian scare at the turn of the century. The large ring at the rear is for lashing down to control recoil, and the swivel mounts enable elevation. These were placed in position at Eaglehawk by ox team, and at a later stage a steam traction engine overturned attempting to move one. In later years a large earth mover was used to move them a few feet.cottage, miners, cannons at eaglehawk

Small Yellow card. Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch 'Alexandra' Costume Dinner Ball Programme City Hall Saturday, 4th July, 1981. Wedderburn Old Timers Orchestra Programme Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Peter Ellis 1. Grand March- Pride of Erin 2. The Schottische 3. Evening Three Step 4. One Step 5. Valetta Waltz 6. Barn Dance 7. Gay Gordons 8. Pride of Erin 9. The Alberts 10. One Step 11. Princess Polka 12. Parma Waltz 13. Maxina 14. Medley 15. Waltz Cotillions 16. Barn Dance (Monte Carlo) 17. Gipsy Tap 18. Circular Waltzperson, individual, peter ellis oam

Each plaque has 4 names on being the winning team for that year. The plaques start 1971 and the last 1981. The Bendigo RSL Sub Branch conducted a Diggers Day Bowls as far back as 1953.Trophy, brown wood rectangular base shape with 3 pillars on top of metallic construction, all are round shape, 2 have a depiction of a bird on top with outstretched wings, the centre shorter one has a depiction of a man playing bowls. The base has a central plaque with a wreath around engraved in the middle. On the left of the base are 10 x small plaques engraved with names on, 1 x small plaque on the right of the base.On centre plaque, "Presented by R.H. Trethewey MLA - Perpetual Trophy - Diggers Day Tournament". Example plaque, "1977 - H. Tobin - W. Smith - P. Weymouth - J. Cruse"brsl, smirsl, diggers day, bowls

Two notices for the Bendigo Sub-Branch R.S.L. Victory Ball for August 17th, 1948 (printed in black) and August 16th, 1949 (printed in blue). Mentioned are what the proceeds will be used for, admission prices and where tickets may be obtained. G. V. Lansell, President, R.S.L. and J. W. Swatton, Hon. Secretary Ball Committee.event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - r.s.l. victory ball 1948 & 1949, sub-branch club building fund, patriotic funds act, g v lansell, j w swatton

These two items are displayed in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer Cat No 8157.2 for Centurion details..1) Centurion Barrel half section showing the internal metal and rifling of the barrel, item is on a stand. .2) Centurion barrel metal construction, tapered, item is on a stand. brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, centurion

Black and white copy of Whim at Central Red White and Blue Mine. Whim in foreground, poppet head to right of picture. Picket fence full length of photograph. Corrugated iron roof in foreground. Inscriptions: Front - Central red, white and blue Whim in black, bottom L corner. Front - typewritten - 'Central Red, White and Blue - poppet legs right. Mine very rich. 1910-14' across front top of photo. On back- blue circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. 'MNG 20' 3 copies black ink. History of object: Eadies Whim and the Central Red White and Blue Mine taken from Lilac Street between Old Violet and Honeysuckle Street, Bendigo. (Bendigo Historical Society Inc.)topic, mining

Sepia photograph on fawn board. Photograph of pageant at Easter Fair Procession. Cohn Bros Lt float representing the 'Klondike'. Float representing iceberg? With Polar Bears, Eskimos or Indians to right of photo wagon with arch, horses draped with blankets? Male figures in suits and hats. White dog centre front. Inscriptions: Printed in margins of mount board at front 'Cohn Bros Ltd', 'Klondike' pageant at Easter Fair. Procession 1898. WH Robinson Photo, Bendigo. On back - in ball point pen 'Presented by Mr Marc Cohn to the Bendigo Historical Society', 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular stamp. '1960' on reverse. 'Bendigo Historical Society, Inc' typewritten. Label bottom left corner. History: Previous Acc. No. GP29WH Robinson Photo, Bendigoperson, group, easter procession

Bendigo and Vicinity. A comprehensive history of her past, and a resume of her resources: Together with the Biographies of her representative pioneers, public, commercial, and professional men. Author: W B Kimberly. Publisher: F W Niven & Co Printers and Publishers, Melbourne. C1895. 273 pages. Illustrations: Photographs, illustrations, listing of dividends, copies of collages. Markings/Inscriptions: In front; To be offered to the Bendigo Branch of the Historical Society if they already have a copy to be given to Timothy Buick of Woorookoobanya, Majorca. Bendigo Historical stamp. Page 9; James Buick went to Golden Valley Dec 1851 and they with his party of 3 other and New Chum Valley called after them. In back; On page 273; family tree also next page family tree.W B Kimberlybook, bendigo, bendigo history & its people, bendigo history, family tree, councilor, gold, biographies, travel to australia

Seven page printed document. On top 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. Conducted tour of Bendigo Goldfields.' Easter 1967. Document lists the names and details of mines covered on the tour, including the : Central Deborah, corner Violet and Creek Street North Deborah, Breen Street, Quarry Hill The Deborah, off Adams Street, Quarry Hill The New Chum Railway, Breen Street, Golden Square Eureka Extended South Belle Vue. The Hustlers Hill area history. New Chum Hill history Mines on the New Chum Hill and vicinity: Lansell's 180 New Chum and Victoria The Lazarus New Chum United New Chum consolidated Garibaldi Long Gully mines The Ironbark Carlisle United Hercules Document is signed by A. Richardson.bendigo, mining, mine tour 1967

Invitation to The Chairman of the Mining Board, Bendigo Mr D H Fleming & Lady to a Conversazione in the Exhibition Building on Tuesday 7th May 1901. Invitation has native floral and animal decoration, scenes from Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart. It has the King And Queen at the centre sides and a swan in the top left corner, a lion in the top right, an aborigine and an explorer? In the bottom left, and a cross with a crown in the bottom right corner. At the centre top is a shield with a red cross with stars and a lion and at the bottom is a blue shield with the Southern Cross with a crown on the top. In the centre is a large picture of a building beside a lake. MP273 written at the top right corner. Rear of photo has impression of rubber stamp, royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, 1959, 137 written in biro.document, invitations, official celebrations, invitation, australian commonwealth celebrations, mr d h fleming, government of victoria

John Matchett was born in Corbrackey, Ireland in 1828. His Wholesale and Family Grocers started in 1857. It was on the Corner of Hargreaves and Edward Streets, Bendigo. It was known as the BELFAST STORES, HARGREAVES-STREET WEST SANDHURST. After his death in1903, Robert Matchett carried on the Grocery and Produce Business.Black and white photograph on grey board. Row of brick 2 storey shops with verandas over footpath. Windows on second story have columns each side and curved and painted pediments over. On back of photograph is written: Matchett's Corner at Bath Lane end of City Club Hotel. Block of buildings at Charing Cross. Demolished - replaced by Fountain Plaza block. In image, many advertisements. On F BR 'Frank A Jeffrey Photo - Bendigo'. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria - Bendigo Branch'. In image 'TC Watts and Son' , 'Property and Furniture Auction Rooms', Australian - Metropolitan Life Assurance Company Ltd', R Matchett and Co - Grocers - Wine and Spirit Merchants', 'Old Court Whisky'. Pin hole in each corner, brown stain (spilled liquid) on image.Frank A Jeffreybendigo matchetts, john mattchett

Three copies of Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 16th, 1949. Guests of Honour were Lt.-En. S. F. Rowell, C.B., C.B.E., and Mrs Rowell. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a blue RLS badge. Other printing is blue. The inside of the trio-fold has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Dorothy Ell, Joan Ell, Clarinet Bilby, Fay Webb, Aileen Harrowfield, Beryl Gillies, Wilma Sinclair, Margaret Pettit, Joyce Lucas, Gaynor Collier, Valerie Jones and Jean Bolitho. Chaperone: Mrs H A Morey. Flower Girl: Jillian Batten. Page: Elaine Guidice. Partners: Max Frayne, Roy Speechley, Les Morey, Len Kelly, Brian Walsh, Allan Scarfe, Clive Millar, Ken Sepping, Allan Holmes, Don Peterson, Ron Campbell, Jim Jeffrey and Ken Longstaff. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Col G V Lansell. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr F E Jackson. Hon. Sec. Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. Printed by James, Print, Eaglehawk.James Print, Eaglehawkevent, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1949, lt.-gen. s f rowell, mrs rowell, dorothy pell, joan pell, clarice wilby, fay webb, aileen harrowfield, beryl gillies, wilma sinclair, margaret pettit, joyce lucas, gaynor collier, valerie jones jean bolitho, mrs h a morey, jillian batten, elaine guidice, james, max frayne, roy speechley, les morey, len kelly, brian walsh, allan scarfe, clive millar, ken sepping, allan holmes, don peterson, ron campbell, jim jeffrey, ken longstaff, col g v lansell, mr f e jackson, mr j w swatton

The photographs relate to entertainment held at a Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Annual Dinner at the Soldiers Memorial Institute building Main Hall. The year is not known exactly but it is between 1997 - 1999. The man in the "Bombay Bloomers" (shorts) is Jacky Paynting.The three photos show two men on a stage in a building with a white Cross behind them and a piano on the right. An Australian flag is over head. One man has a guitar and slouch hat on. The other has a pair of Army "Bombay Bloomer shorts on and Army shirt and slouch hat.brsl, smirsl, annual, dinner

This award was given to Mrs Irene Hudson Bendigo Womens Auxiilary, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch for 40 years service in 1983. She was previously made a Life Member in 1975. Irene was President of the Auxiliary from 1977 - 1979Merit badge, metals, colours are red, blue and gold, at the top in an arch shape is "RSL", centre in a shield design are 3 figures as per the RSL logo, under in a curve shape the word, "Merit", rear has a pin attachment and engraved.On rear engraved, "Mrs I.F. Hudson". At the bottom in raised lettering, "STG SIL".brsl, smirsl, award, merit, wabrsl

Willam John Turner. The recommendation details his awards of being made a Life Govenor twice, Fund raising for the POW efforts, RSL Relief fund, RSL Picnic Committee, Chairman & Organizer off, RSL Inter Units Social Club, President and Treasurer off and Committee. The originals of this submission are damaged and will be in later Cat No’s in the Turner collection. Cat No 8030 will detail his service history and more RSL involvement.Framed letter, frame is timber gold colour, frame backing is maroon colour with the letter I set. This is a copy of the letter for the reccomendation for a Life Membership of the RSL to William John Turner Bendigo Sub Branch. The letter is very specific as to the roles and fund raising undertaken by Turner over many years. The fund raising amounts in Pounds is quite large.Letter heading and signed, “Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo 13th May 1954” “Yours faithfully" "Sir George Lansell” Funds raised in Pounds, “£3891 - £4,100 - £2,000 - £938 - £200” The last figure was an annual amount raised.brsl, smirsl, life membership

Framed certificate, frame is brown colour timber, certificate is cream background with the RSL logo at the top followed by the details of the Achievement. A red seal is at the bottom LH side.Main points, “Certificate of Achievement - Bendigo Sub Branch for the highest increase in membership, an increase of 14.17% in the category of 501 - 1,000 country group for the year 2005” “David McLachlan State President” “...................... Chief Executive Officer” “Dated 29th June 2006” brsl, smirsl, membership

This item is in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) For details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque black metal on stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Mobile search light portable Model: 4 - Type MX with 49.0 cm lens, mounted on a base with two tyres and towed. painted a greyish colour.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, search light, mobile

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) re its manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque black metal on a stand with white text with details of the item. .2) Scale replica of a Supermarine Spitfire Fighter Mark V111 with markings."Lest we Forget" - "CAL"brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, replica, spitfire

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with details re the item. .2) Centurion Main Battle Tank Model Mark 5/1, complete with motor, painted green colour, tracked vehicle.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, tank, centurion