Photo of a white invitation card with blue printed writing and gold edgebrown hill hotel social club ball, brown hill hotel, brown hill, dot dilges, condor

The Port Phillip Farmers Society was instituted in 1848. It was reported by the Ballarat Agricultural Society in 1859 that flax was grown in the Ballarat district. Flax was sown at Brown Hill on 04 October 1858, the seed saved, and the flax beetled on 28 February 1859. The exhibitor was T. MCKenna who was the first flax produced in the colony. 'Sample of Flax Plant First Prize Awarded to Mr T. McKenna 1857"port phillip farmers society

A charabanc or "char-à-banc" is a type of horse-drawn vehicle or early motor coach, usually open-topped, common in Britain during the early part of the 20th century. It has "benched seats arranged in rows, looking forward, commonly used for large parties, whether as public conveyances or for excursions." It was especially popular for sight-seeing or "works outings" to the country or the seaside, organised by businesses once a year. The name derives from the French char à bancs ("carriage with wooden benches"), the vehicle having originated in France in the early 19th century. In Australia a modern similar type of bus or motorcoach, with a lateral door for each row of seats, survived up to the 1970s and was referred to as side loader bus; but all or most of them were not open-topped. (Wikipedia)Two pages relating to buses, char-a-bancs and trams in Ballaratbus, tram, char-a-banc, john lucas, john j. mckenna, hugh williams, a.b. smith, thomas pascoe, h.g. whiteley, walter hearne, thomas james, george skinner, sydney stapleton, hugh george lake, oscar cruikshank, robert taylor, thomas powell, wilmot, j.p. bennett

Calls for the legislative independence of Ireland at the Irish Volunteer Convention at Dungannon greatly influenced the decision of the government in 1782 to make concessions. It was through ranks of Volunteers drawn up outside the parliament house in Dublin that Grattan passed on 16 April 1782, amidst unparalleled popular enthusiasm, to move a declaration of the independence of the Irish parliament. "I found Ireland on her knees," Grattan exclaimed, "I watched over her with a paternal solicitude; I have traced her progress from injuries to arms, and from arms to liberty. Spirit of Swift, spirit of Molyneux, your genius has prevailed! Ireland is now a nation!" After a month of negotiation the claims of Ireland were conceded. The gratitude of his countrymen to Grattan was shown by a parliamentary grant of £100,000, which had to be reduced by half before he would accept it. Grattan then asked for the British House of Commons to reconfirm the London government's decision, and on 22 January 1783 the final Act was passed by parliament in London, including the text: Be it enacted that the right claimed by the people of Ireland to be bound only by laws enacted by his Majesty and the Parliament of that kingdom, in all cases whatever shall be, and is hereby declared to be established and ascertained for ever, and shall at no time be questioned or questionable. In September of the same year, Grattan became a member of the Privy Council of Ireland. He was expelled in 1798, but was re-admitted on 9 August 1806. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Grattan, accessed 14/12/2014]An image of a number of men in Parliament. It is Henry Gratton's Parliament. The man standing is Henry Gratton moving the declaration of Irish Rights in 1782.ballarat irish, henry grattan, grattan, irish rights

Four page article titled "Law and Order on the Trams" contained within the Central Highlands Historical Association Journal No. 5, written by BTM Board Member, Alan Bradley, accompanied by 5 photographs of Ballarat operations: p26 - street scene of Sturt St. and Grenville St. intersection prior to 1923, p31 - 2 half page photographs by David Endacott of last trams to Sebastopol - 19/10/1971 and on rear cover, two colour photos of trams taken during the last months of operations, from collection of David Endacott. No. 11 at Sturt St. - City terminus and No. 30 in Lydiard St. Nth. outside Art Gallery. Journal is 64 pages, with card covers, perfect bound, with articles, contents listing, index and various listings of CHHA members, book reviews, research in Progress. Has colour covers. Added to worksheet file - printed original of article - 7No. A4 sheets.trams, tramways, tramway closure, law and order, police, ballarat tramways

Has a strong association with the formation of the BTPS and the involvement of Melbourne based tramway enthusiasts - notes a Melbourne interim council and its work and a forthcoming meeting in Ballarat.Single page - foolscap size green coloured paper, printed using the Gestetner wax stencil process; titled "Information Sheet No. 1". gives details on the progress to operate the trams in Ballarat, a Melbourne Interim Council, SEC donation and that a public meeting to be held in Ballarat on 30th May with details of the trains. See Reg Item 3928 for a circular advertising a tram tour prior to the meeting. Details names of the Melbourne Interim Council persons. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016.trams, tramways, btps, meetings

Has a strong association with some of the volunteer workers who undertook work for the BTPS in there 1972/73 period.Black and white photographs of the installation of a pole adjacent to No. 3 road. The depot fan is progressing, No. 1 road points have been installed, overhead troughing to No. 2 and 3 roads installed and the transformer is by No. 1 road door. Date possibly 16 June 1973 - based on the list of dates in the 1972 - 73 Annual Report. Note the little sections of rail indicating the position of the curve into No. 1 road laid out on top of the sleepers. See also Reg Item 4758 to 4760 for similar photos and colour slides. See 1972 - 1973 Annual Report which has a list of dates on page 3 of events at the depot.Bob Prentice in ink on rear.trams, tramways, depot fan, btps, construction, tram 40, tram 27, tram 26?

Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and has a strong association with those involved., Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and has a strong association with those involved.Set of 12 documents printed for distribution to BTPS members, either before or after the formal formation of the organisation to preserve the Ballarat Tramways. All printed by the Gestetner duplication process except for 5920.9 printed by Jeffrey Zilles Ballarat. Consolidated from other items or holdings from donations into a single year set of newsletters. All produced during 1971. .1 - Invitation to Join the Ballaarat Tramway Preservation Society - for a full copy see Reg Item 4252. .2 - Information sheet No. 1 .3 - Progress report from the Publicity Officer (19th August 1971). .4 - Progress report from the Publicity Officer (September 1971) - image only from Reg Item 4251 .5 - Information to Members and Interested Parties - October 1971 - image only from Reg Item 4252 .6 - Information to Members and Interested Parties - November 1971 .7 - Information to Members and Interested Parties - December 1971 .8 - Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - invitation to join and information. .9 - Information sheet with tram sketch in top left hand corner - printed by Jeffrey Zilles Ballarat. (2nd copy added 6/12/2019 from Donation of David Wright) 10 - Sales List .11 - Joint Statement by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Limited and the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society .12 - Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee - minutes of formation 18th April 1971. museums btps, closure, tmsv, publicity

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Carpet Bowls Association, 1958 Life Membership Certificate recipients are; Mrs. Chalkley, Bert Graham, Mrs. Reill, with their framed certificates. Names are on the back.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress carpet bowls

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a table with flowers, different trophies, shields, spoon sets, and a drum kit, for the presentation night and banguet Jubilee Year on 18 October 1969, at the Bendigo East Hall.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, in the years 1973-74 this photo was taken of, at back; Mrs. Chalkley, Mrs.Castles, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Edwards, and at the front are; Ed Stephens, Mrs. Richardson, Frank Chalkley, Mrs. Stephens.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, 18 October 1969, Jubilee Year Presentation Night, a table full of trophies, flowers, two shields, a drum kit and a picture of the Queen on a wall.On the reverse are 18/10/69, Jubilee Year, Presentation Night.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, two ladies and a gentleman standing in the hall are from left to right Mrs. Canavan, Bert Graham, Mrs. Robinson all at the Progress Bowls Night. All names are on back.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Colour Photograph, Bert Graham Collection, The New Bendigo East Progress Associarion Public Hall. A white station wagon is on the left.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Photograph black & white, Bert Graham Collection, 3 ladies and 1 man discussing an item. No. 3 in white ink is on the face of photo.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Photograph black & white, Bert Graham Collection, 5 males in photo and 2 ladies most with a bowls in their hands, and a young Daryl McClure on right. No 26 in white written ink on face of photobendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Photograph black & white, Bert Graham Collection, Men from the Club dressed in costumes;from left to right are;Syd Smith, Jim Albrecht, Alwyn Nelson, Pat Kilby, Bert Frayne, Tom Norris. As listed on the reverse.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Documents, Bert Graham Collection, copies of correspondence to various companies in Bendigo, from 1 February 1950 - 6 November 1988.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Documents, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo City Council materials supplied for voluntary works fund, application form.Maintenance related projects, guidelines and operation, assessment of applications, conditions of assistance.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, two ladies have been presented with trophies by a man at the microphone while others looked.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Progress Xmas Social in the year 1956, Father Christmas with dark glasses and black shoes with a young boy sitting on his lap.On the face in white ink are; 6 1/2 X 4 3/4 , No. 155, Bendigo East Progress Xmas Social and on the back too.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a lady is getting her hand shaken by a gentleman, who has given her a certificate.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Documents, Bert Graham Collection. Bendigo East Carpet Bowls Association, Annual reports, Agenda for annual Meeting 1958, Trophy list 1961, balance sheets, statement of trading 1980-81.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress carpet bowls

Document, Bert Graham Collection, East Bendigo Hall, Colin M.Nankervis, Consulting Engineer, 107 Baxter Street, Bendigo 3550. Phone 054 430095. Plans for extending the East Bendigo Hall.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Document, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Progress Carnival, Saturday, February 25, 1950.Programme 1/-. Admission, collection at gates. A.H.Graham Hon. Secretary, J. Tully, President.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association

Five Folk Dance and Music advertisements. The white one is for an Australian Social Dance and Music Weekend held on 10th - 12th June 1995 at the East Bendigo Progress Hall. The green one is the TSDAV 1996 Dance Dates. The light blue is for TSDAV Dance Weekend held on the 8th - 10th November 1996 at the Foreshore Community Hall at Portarlington. There was a Dance Programme and Workshop Programme. The darker blue is for TSDAV 1994 for a Dance Composing Competition sponsored by the Vic. Folk Music Club. The cream one is an advertisement for a Concert presented by Folk Victoria. Two singers, Julie Felix and Judy Small appearing at the Brunswick Mechanics Institute on Saturday 18th February (no year). On the back are brief notes about Julie and Judy.clubs and associations, theatre, victorian traditional social dance, peter ellis collection, traditional social dance association of victoria, bendigo bush dance and music society, lucy stockdale, carol higman, colin towns, vic folk music club, folk victoria, julie felix, judy small, folk song & dance society victoria inc

Document, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Association, Singles, Junior singles, from 1939 - 1945, and Honour Roll in rear of book.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association