Donald Clark Collection.Two identical photocopies of a four-page letter written by a resident of Sandy Creek (Tarnagulla). Appears to be from a person with surname Christopher to a Miss Mary Christopher (the author's sister). Dated April 16, 1860.

Donald Clark Collection.A typed article with title 'Old Tarnagulla, The Romance of Poverty Reef'. Discusses a Minute Book of the Sandy Creek Progress Committee which was held (at the time of writing) by a member of the Old Tarnagulla-ites based in Melbourne. Written by C.P. Ward, date unknown, probably 1970s.

Donald Clark Collection.Two typed documents, each of several pages. One is a transcript of part of the diary of James Cheetham during the time of his voyage from Liverpool, England to Tarnagulla, Australia. The other connected document is a typed account by amateur historian Donald Clark with the title 'Early History of Sandy Creek and Tarnagulla Goldfields'. It was 'transposed' by him in 1997 from a manuscript written in 1928 by the wife of James Cheetham, Dulcie. Her manuscript was compiled from the contents of original diaries she had which had been written by James Cheetham and Ed Peters when they lived in Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla during the towns early years.

Map. Bagshot. County of Bendigo, Huntly, Whirrakee, Egerton, Goornong, Ellesmere, Wellsford. Reedy Creek, Sandy Creek. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne, Victoria. November 1948, Price 2/-. By authority J.J. Gourley, Government Printer, Melbourne. (number 46 in map cupboard 1)J.J. Gourley, Government Printer, Melbourne.map, bendigo, bagshot

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten letter (or draft text for a telegram) sent from Tarnagulla, from C. Rigg (?) to James McKean Esq, Carisbrook. Message reads 'Send two loads of flour to ________ with some ham (?)'

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten letter (or draft text for a telegram) sent from Tarnagulla, from Joseph Foos to Mr Sam Woollan, Theatre Royal, Inglewood. Message reads 'Yes'.

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten letter (or draft text for a telegram) sent from Tarnagulla, from D.T.O. Connor (?) to G.F. Nagle Esq, Inglewood. Message reads 'See Doody say timber is Seven and nine _____ measurement if that will suit can load (word 'today' crossed out)'.

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla, from Patrick Fahey, Seniro Constable to Sergt Acton, Inglewood. Message reads 'Re criminal offence of this date. Man named Jas. Murphy arrested here answers this description except in hight (incorrect spelling). Six small common brooches found in his possession & _____ ______ _______ packet inside ('left breas' crossed out) right breast, and one outside left breast. ________ required. Reply.'

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten note addressed to W. Davies, Albion Hotel, Melbourne from E. Arnott. Text reads '_____ is _____ as I told you awaiting your return'.

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten draft of text for a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office. From J. Beynon to Mr. William L. Jones, Creswick. Text reads 'Sending him all in at that price, we are all well'

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office. From William Harper to Mr Dunbar, Dunolly. Text reads 'Shall I subpoena witnesses in case Owen declines postponement. Will Phelps be here to apply'.

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten draft for the telegram catalogued as THA-2019.0781. Note authored by William Harper to Mr Dunbar, Dunolly Solicitor.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla from Henry Pouris to The Rees, Fitzroy.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla to the Electoral Registrar, Inglewood.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla to recipient in Inglewood from a Mr. Hammond. Refers to 'the Kennedy Affair'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building worksTelegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, from Thomas Henderson to Dunnolly solicitor J.W. Dunbar.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Dunnolly solicitor J.W. Dunbar. Text reads 'I am ________ for an assault. Will you undertake defence?'

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to B.G. Davies at Parliament House, Melbourne. Text reads 'Is John in town? Mrs very uneasy about him'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to the Union Bank, Castlemaine.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Edwin Davis at William James, View Place, Sandhurst (Bendigo).

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Thomas Kirby, Freemasons Hotel, Sandhurst (Bendigo). Text reads: 'Must have cattle on Friday'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, from William Harper to the Archdeacon of Castlemaine. Text reads: 'Your letter only received today - Too late to announce for Sunday School - shall be happy if you will preach - say if you will come'.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, from a W. Steigmeier to Mr Pettifer at the Inglewood Advertiser. Text 'Had the letter come to hand'.