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Newspaper - Sir John Quick Birthday, Michele Matthews Collection
... Michele Matthews Collection... of his great uncle Sir John Quick. Michele Matthews Collection ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Newspaper article published in the Bendigo Advertiser 22.4.1997. Report of the commemoration of Sir John Quick's birthday (22.4.1852). Includes black and white photograph of Professor Richard Sneddon standing beside the statue of his great uncle Sir John Quick.quick's birthday, professor richard sneddon -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
... Michele Matthews Collection... to open the Sir John Quick Lecture event. Michele Matthews ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 17.3.1997. Two typed pages on blue paper. Items discussed Commemoration of Sir John Quick's birthday in Queen Victoria Gardens. Need for Committee member to open the Sir John Quick Lecture event.sir john quick lecture, quick's birthday -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
... Michele Matthews Collection... Quick Lectures Community Projects Federation Fund. Michele ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 9.11.1998. Two typed pages on white paper. Attachments - Correspondence 1. Letter from CoGB re their submission for funding for a project titled "the Sir John Quick Federation project' to include an interactive museum onnthe theme "Making a Nation". 2. Letter from La Trobe University re contribution of funds for the 1998 Sir John Quick lecture. 3. Letter from CoGB with update after news of funding for the "Sir John Quick Federation Museum" project. List of Committee members dated November 1998. 4. Committee members November 1998. Items discussed Federation Centenary Committee and the Sir John Quick Museum Project. Request for meeting to discuss involvement and planning. Annual March Function - Music Hall theme. Accessing Secondary School Curriculum to include story of Sir John Quick. 1998 Sir John Quick Lecture 1999 Business Plan Future Sir John Quick Lectures Community Projects Federation Fund.sir john quick committee, federation centenary committee, sir john quick lectures, sir john quick museum, making a nation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
... Michele Matthews Collection... card has return address printed on the reverse side. Michele ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Agenda for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee to be held on 4.6.1998. Four typed pages on white paper. Includes a letter from La Trobe University advising that the Speaker for the 1998 Sir John Quick Lecture would be Dr. Al Luloff, Professor of Rural Sociology at the Pennsylvania State University. Includes a two page Biosketch of A. E. LULOFF. 2. Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 4.6.1998. Items discussed Ceremony to commemorate the death of Sir John Quick. "The Coming Commonwealth" Convention 1998 Sir John Quick Lecture Centenary of Federation issues. 3. Invitation card and RSVP card for 1998 Sir John Quick lecture. Cream coloured card with burgundy printing. La Trobe University Coat of Arms in top LH corner. RSVP card has return address printed on the reverse side.sir john quick lecture, a e luloff -
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Document - Invitation, Michele Matthews Collection
... Michele Matthews Collection.... Single type page. Australian Unity dinner menu. Michele Matthews ...Australian Unity was formed by the merger of the Australian Natives Association Friendly Society (ANA) and the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) in 1993. Source https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/our-history?srsltid=AfmBOopvdyeJJU2WYTAqoFtv1kIASXSiTJrD8qxk9q0F6odeRWWOY0joInvitation letter for Michele Mathews to an Australian Unity Dinner held on 7.7.1998. Single type page. Australian Unity dinner menu.australian unity, sir john quick committee -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 29.9.1999
... Michele Matthews Collection.... Michele Matthews Collection Document Sir John Quick Committee ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Agenda, Minutes and attachments for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 29.9.1999 with correspondence and reports. Twenty one typed pages on white paper. Items discussed: Making A Nation - Federation Exhibition Bendigo. (Sir John Quick Museum Project). Education in schools. Promotional material. Sir John Quick Lecture. Centenary Celebrations. Change of focus of the The Sir John Quick Museum Project to the Federation Project.sir john quick committee, sir john quick museum, making a nation, federation exhibition -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 2.9.1999
... Michele Matthews Collection... Sargeant. Michele Matthews Collection Document Sir John Quick ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Agenda and Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 2.9.1999 with correspondence and reports. Three typed pages on white paper. Items discussed: Motion communicating Committee feelings that The Sir John Quick Museum be the best achievable with the available funds. Development of written articles supporting aspects of Sir John Quick's life. Annual Sir John Quick Lecture. Speaker Mrs. Delys Sargeant.sir john quick committee, sir john quick museum -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection... possibility of a documentary. Michele Matthews Collection Document Sir ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played. Four A4 pages of typed and handwritten notes. Minutes of the meetings of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 24.4.1992 and 13.5.1992. Discussion items: Forming a Trust tor fundraising, Commemorative service for 60th anniversary of Sir John Quick's death, liaising with Primary Schools, investigating possibility of a documentary. sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick History, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection... of the Library display. Michele Matthews Collection Document Sir John ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. An outline of the life and achievements of Sir John Quick, prepared by The Sir John Quick Working Party for an exhibition in the Bendigo Library in 1992. 2. Coloured photograph of the Library display.sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee, Michele Matthews Collection, 04/02/2025
... Michele Matthews Collection... memorabilia. Handwritten list on lined paper. Michele Matthews ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.List of Sir John Quick known memorabilia. Handwritten list on lined paper. sir john quick, federation, john balsillie -
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Document - Commemoration Envelope, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection... with the new envelope. Published 31.7.1993. Michele Matthews Collection ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Letter of thanks for a Commemoration envelope featuring Sir John Quick. 2. Newspaper article. Sir John Quick featured on a new pre-stamp envelope launched in Bendigo on 30.7.1992. Area Manager Ted Rankin photographed with the new envelope. Published 31.7.1993.sir john quick, federation, australia post, ted rankin -
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Document - Proposal for Sir John Quick articles, Michele Matthews Collection, 24.01.1999
... Michele Matthews Collection.... Michele Matthews Collection Document Proposal for Sir John Quick ...Proposal letter to the Sir John Quick Committee to provide articles about Federation and Sir John Quick to educate the Bendigo community, to be published in the bendigo Advertsier. proposed by Kathryn Mackenzie, Manager Visitor Services, Bendigo Tourism.sir john quick committee, federation, bendigo tourism -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, February and March 1999
... Michele Matthews Collection... of the funding. 2. Upcoming events. Michele Matthews Collection Document ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 6.2.1999. Two typed pages on blue paper. Items discussed: 1. Sir John Quick Museum. Presentation by Kathryn Mackenzie and the vision for the Museum. Sub-committee formed to liaise directly with Kathryn Mackenzie. 2. Presentation by Bruce Winzar including details of research underway on subject of museums and the likelihood of an interactive approach. Committee to work with the City and its Tourism interests. 3. Education programs in schools. 4. Annual old time music hall. Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 22.3.1999. Two typed pages on white paper. Items discussed: 1. Sir John Quick Museum. Concerns re understanding of the application of the funding. 2. Upcoming events.sir john quick committee, sir john quick museum -
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Newspaper - Sir John Quick Commemorative Service, Michele Matthews Collection, 23.4.1999
... Michele Matthews Collection... photograph. Michele Matthews Collection Newspaper Sir John Quick ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Newspaper article about the commemorative service held on 22.4.1999 to celebrate the 147th birthday of Sir John Quick. Guest speaker was Australian Unity archivist Beryl Armstrong. Black and white photograph.sir john quick committee, beryl armstrong, australian unity -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 23.6.1999
... Michele Matthews Collection... approved. Michele Matthews Collection Document Sir John Quick ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Agenda for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 22.6.1999 with correspondence and reports. Five typed pages on white paper. Report from Secretary re latest updates for the Sir John Quick Museum Project. Letter to Secretary (Les Roberts) from Hadley Sides, re application for funding for the Centenary of Federation Project. dated 1.7.1998. Letter to John Balsillie re next steps for the Sir John Quick Federation project after funding approved.sir john quick committee, federation project, sir john quick federation project. -
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Document - Regional Forum Report for CoB by RASMAC, Michele Matthews Collection, 8.6.1999
... Michele Matthews Collection... proposal to establish a museum. Michele Matthews Collection ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Nine page report for the City of Bendigo dated 8.6.1999 issued by Jenny Whitelaw, Senior Advisor. The report covers the content and recommendations following a regional forum and workshop sessions conducted through the Regional and Specialist Museums Advisory Committee (RASMAC) Leadership program, held on May 24 and 25 1999. "The purpose of this forum was to identify the major issues for consideration in planning a museum concept for Bendigo." Includes List of attendees. Issues of importance and recommendations to the City of Greater bendigo. Suggested themes for Bendigo Museum of Victoria. Recommendations for consideration with regard to: City of Greater Bendigo proposal to establish a museum.sir john quick committee, bendigo museum of victoria, rasmac, regional and specialist museums advisory committee, jenny whitelaw -
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Document - Sir John Quick Museum Project, Michele Matthews Collection, 18.8.1999
... Michele Matthews Collection..., Working party and responsibilities, action items. Michele Matthews ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes for inaugural meeting of the Sir John Quick Museum Project held on 18.8.1999. Held in the Council Chamber. Seven typed pages on white paper. Items discussed: Sir John Quick Museum Project- background, project control, Code of Practice, Working party and responsibilities, action items.sir john quick committee, sir john quick museum, sir john quick museum project -
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Document - Quarry Hill Golf Club, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection.../92. Michele Matthews Collection Document Quarry Hill Golf ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Invitation to Sir John Quick Committee to attend the renaming of the Quarry Hill Golf Club Clubhouse to "Sir John Quick Clubrooms" to held on 30th January 1993. 2. Coloured photograph of the renaming ceremony. 3, Coloured photograph of the Sir John Quick photo displayed in the foyer of the Clubrooms. 4. Article in the Bendigo Advertiser "Mayor Speaks" announcing the renaming of the Clubrooms.(Cr. James Douglass). 7/11/92.sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection... with research of the history.. Michele Matthews Collection Document Sir ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Agenda for meeting 12.8.1992 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 12.8.1992. 3. Letter from Cheryl Sanders (University of Melbourne) to the Committee re commemoration event to be held at Corowa in 1993 accepting possibility of the Sir John Quick Committee assisting with research of the history..sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Key Events in the History of Federation, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection... sheet with typed list. Michele Matthews Collection Document Key ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.A list of key events from 1871 to 1901. Single sheet with typed list.sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection... Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889) Michele ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 30.9.1993. Item discussed: Re-enactment of the unveiling of the Thomas Connelly portrait to be held at the Bendigo Art Gallery on 5.11.1893. 2. Yellow paper bifold program for the Centenary of the Unveiling of the Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly. The portrait was originally unveiled by Alfred Deakin on 18.10.1893. The back page contains a Timeline of the life of Connelly who served on the City Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889) sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, cr. balsillie -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection... by Theresa Rodgers. Michele Matthews Collection Document Sir John ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 7.7.1993. Items discussed: Design of Sir John Quick Committee Letterhead Arrangements for the Corowa Conference to be held July 31 - August 1 1993 2. Newspaper article about the presentation of the Sir John Quick portrait to the people of Corowa. 3. Photocopy of an article published in Parliamentary Patter No. 18, September 1993 - "Corowa Revisited" written by Theresa Rodgers.sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
... Michele Matthews Collection... July 31 - August 1 1993 Michele Matthews Collection Document ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Agenda for meeting 12.5.1993 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 12.5.1993. Items discussed: Portraits of Sir John Quick Corowa Conference to be held July 31 - August 1 1993sir john quick, federation -
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Document - Newspaper article re Sir John Quick, Michele Matthews Collection, 1993
... Michele Matthews Collection... John Quick. Published 30.7.1993 Michele Matthews Collection ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Newspaper article published in the Bendigo Advertiser. City Council receives two photographic portraits of Sir John Quick. Published 30.7.1993sir john quick, portraits -
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Newspaper - Sir John Quick Museum, Michele Matthews Collection, 17.10.1998
... Michele Matthews Collection... Quick to the federation of Australia. Michele Matthews ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Two newspaper articles published in the Bendigo Advertiser 17.10.1998. a. Front page story announcing that construction of the Sir John Quick Bendigo Museum was about to begin after the city received a grant of $1.25 million from the Federal Government's Federation Fund. The project was in the concept stage and was to be constructed in rooms adjacent to the Visitor Centre and in the underground area of the Post Office building. b. Newspaper article "Man of History" written by Alistair Paton, describing the contribution of sir John Quick to the federation of Australia.sir john quick, sir john quick museum, museum, federation -
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Ephemera - Sir John Quick Exhibition, Michele Matthews Collection
... Michele Matthews Collection... plus captions for photographs (Not Included), Michele Matthews ...The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Items produced by the Sir John Quick working party for an exhibition about Sir John Quick, in the Bendigo Library. Includes information sheets mounted on pink card plus captions for photographs (Not Included),sir john quick, federation, biographical notes -
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Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Shirley Mainstone, 2005
... Michele Matthews Collection...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former... In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents ...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionNotes of Chat with Shirley Mainstone - There was no taped interview.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, shirley mainstone -
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Document - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Interview List, 2005
... Michele Matthews Collection...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former... In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents ...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionTwo pages of Interviewee List.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes -
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Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Frank Crawford, 2005
... Michele Matthews Collection...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former... In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents ...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately one hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Frank Crawford. Crawford's Shoe Shop business was on the corner of Bull and Hargreaves Streets, opposite the Bendigo Town Hall. Two audio tapes with length of one hour and 45 minutes, with eleven pages of handwritten notes of the interview. Frank was born in 1915, his parents were a bricklayer and a dressmaker. He attended St Liborius Catholic Primary School in Eaglehawk from 1920 to 1928. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 90 minute interview can be listened to; and the notes viewed at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, frank crawford bendigo, crawford's shoe shop bendigo, 1930s depression tapes -
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Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Nancy Betteridge, 2005
... Michele Matthews Collection...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former... In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents ...In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Nancy Betteridge (Nee Lenton). Nancy lived in fifteen different addresses in Bendigo throughout her lifetime. She married John Alexander Betteridge in 1951. Her father did odd jobs and sustenance work before getting a permanent job at the Bendigo Preserving Company. She went to St Joseph's Catholic School (1930-31) and St Kilian's (1931-38). The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 90 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, nancy betteridge bendigo