Two Bendigo Advertiser stories of local longtime Strathfieldsaye farmer Doug Somerville and his family experience of growing up in the area.

Australian Mining History Monographs, Number 8, Rockdrills. Phthsis and Clean Air Publisher: Zlota Press, Strathfieldsaye, Victoria. 35 pages.Ralph W Birrellaustralia, history, mining

Badge awarded to Senior Citizen of the Year, Mrs Kitty Rose, in recognition of her outstanding efforts for blind and vision impaired people within the Bendigo region. The top circular part of the badge has the council crest has four images which represent the shire's main industries at the time of it's establishment in 1866: wine, tanning, mining and farming.1 metal badge with circular top and rectangular baseShire of Strathfieldsaye Victorian 1866 (circular top) Mrs Kitty Rose Citizen of the Year 1988 (base)association for the blind, badges, katharine (kitty) rose

Universal Business Directories Publication UBD Detailed Reference Map - City of Bendigo Eaglehawk, Kangaroo Flat Strathfieldsaye and Lake Eppalock Single page folded map sheet providing three maps: * Bendigo, Eaglehak & Shire of Strathfieldsaye on main sheet * Eppalock & Environs * Kangaroo Flat hand written date June 1975, and 50 cents costUniversal Business Directories Publication

Cream Documents, W.D.Mason Collection, Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Freehold Land at Strathfieldsaye to Wavertree Ellen Mason. Dated 3.9.1946 envelope, receipt and letter.business, retail, w d mason

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, June 1, 2005. Anyone fancy a beer?: the old Strathfieldsaye Hotel. Date unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. The Strathfieldsaye Shire Band from early 1900s. (Photograph courtesy of the Bendigo Historical Society). The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

An article on page 80 of the Illustrated London News (1 February, 1845), entitled 'The Tennis Court at Strathfieldsaye', with lithographic image of a Doubles match. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. Collected by the Sandners' it chronicles activities and politics from May 31st to October 19, 2012 through selected Bendigo Advertiser articles, cartoons and event memorabilia. Eighty page black spiral bound scrapbook collection of memorabilia and newspaper articles commemorating Alec and Helen Sandner's time as Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo from 31 May, 2012 - 22 October, 2012. Contents are arranged chronologically with highlights of this five months include Victorian Legislative Council sitting at the Bendigo Town Hall and the building of the Edward Street carpark. sandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, cogb mayor, president of strathfieldsaye shire, shire of strathfieldsaye, city of greater bendigo administration item, city of greater bendigo events

The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in Kennington. Eppalock Ward is one of three wards in the Greater Bendigo municipality which includes the former Strathfieldsaye Shire. Framed black and white head and shoulder portrait with hand coloured detail. Man with profile slightly to right, walrus moustache, image encircled. Photograph is attached to mount card. Hand written title lower centre.Ex. Councillor / F. Orr / Eppalock / The / Yeoman / Studiosshire of strathfieldsaye, councillor orr

Small section of single strand barb wire. Wire found at home in Strathfieldsaye, near Bendigo. Wire is high tensile and has a slight kink under the barbs which locks them in position. Item donated by Elaine Swanson, Strathfieldsaye, whose father purchased most of his fencing materials from Abbott Supply, Bendigo. The wire matches the design outlined in Abbott's patent application attached.rural industry, fencing, barbed wire, abbott, farming material, fence wire

Typed notes by Sister Mary Ignatius for her presentation to Grades 5 and 6 students at Strathfieldsaye State School 26th February 1998. A4 pages. B&W.classroom notes, strathfieldsaye primary school

Australian Mining History Monographs Number 6, The Psychology of Mine Development on the Bendigo Goldfield in the Nineteenth Century. Publisher: Zlota Press, Strathfieldsaye. 20 pages. Colour illustrations.Ralph W Birrellgold, goldfields, mine development, history in mining, psychology of mine development, bendigo

Framed black and white head and shoulder portrait of Councillor Osbourne with hand coloured and drawn detail. Left facing profile with walrus moustache. Cut oval brown mount decorated with text ornate border. Hand written title top and lower centre.Presented to Strathfieldsaye Shire Council / W.H. Robinson / Photo / Bendigo / J.H.E Gribbs / by / Cr Fred Osborne / President 1909-10shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, councillor fred osborne, strathfieldsaye shire council

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Responsible: councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye shire, early 20th century. Picture supplied by Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Australian Mining History Monographs Number 5, The Miner versus the Gold Commissioner, William Howitt v. Joseph Panton. Bendigo 1853. Publisher: Zlota Press, Strathfieldsaye Victoria. 18 pages.Ralph W Birrellgold, goldfields, mining licences, history bendigo mining, william howitt versus joseph panton, miner gold

Australian Mining History Monographs Number 3, Claims and Leases in the Bendigo Mining District, The First Twenty One Years 1851 - 1873. Publisher: Zlota Press, Strathfieldsaye, Victoria. 35 pages.Ralph W Birrellgold, goldfields, claims and leases, claims and leases, mining, bendigo history, ralph birrell

The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in Kennington.Framed black and white head and shoulder portrait of Councillor Long. Profile to left with walrus moustache and mutton chops. Cut olive retangle mount. Verso; Long. On under board which has photograph attached; Talma & Co. / 119 Swanston St., / Melbournestrathfieldsaye shire council, councillor long

The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in KenningtonFramed black and white head and shoulder portrait of Councillor Hargraves. Profile slightly to right with walrus moustache. Cut rectangle brown mount decorated with coloured text and scrolls. Hand written title top and lower centre.Strathfiledsaye Shire Council / Cr John Hargreaves / President 1919 - 20 1928 - 29 / Presented by his Wife & Familystrathfieldsaye shire council, president of strathfieldsaye shire, councillor hargreaves

Medal commemorating the Centenary of Government of Victoria and the Discovery of Gold, commissioned by the Victorian Government. Designed by Andor Mészáros and minted by K.G. Luke, Melbourne, 1951 marked the centenary of Victoria's separation from the colony of New South Wales. As part of the celebrations, the Victorian Government commissioned this medal from Andor Meszaros. Drawing on his classical background, Mészáros developed the imagery for 'Equality and Justice through Freedom'. The man holding the torch represents equality; the blindfolded woman holding a sword is the symbol of justice, and both are mounted on a horse that has broken its shackles.Obverse Description Horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword and man holding torch; around, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM Artist's name behind horse's tail Reverse Description Stake supporting plant; above, CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; inscribed, CENTENARY OF GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; Artist's initials to left of stake. Edge Description PlainObverse Description: Equity and Justice Through Freedom Reverse Description: Centenary of the Government of Victoria 1851 - 1951; inscribed, Presented to the / Shire of Strathfieldsaye/ 1951andor mészáros, centenary of government of victoria, shire of strathfieldsaye, city of greater bendigo medals

Two copies of black and white photo of Councillor Wallis and husband dancing. A number of other people in the photo. Written on the back: Councillor Wallis & husband, Strathfieldsaye. The second copy has no name on it. 9949. 50%.photo, group, mixed group, peter ellis collection, councillor wallis, mr wallis

Map owned by Henry Thomas (Jack) Qualtrough who worked for the Victorian Forestry Commission. Shire of Strathfieldsaye County of Bendigo canvas backed map. L5169. Includes Axedale, Kimbolton, Eppalock and Sedgewick. Photographed/Lithographed for the Department of Lands and Survey Melbourne by T E McGauran 24.3.07. Price 1/-.map, axedale, kimbolton, sedgewick, eppalock

Historical markers plaques stones tabulets and photos from an area covering Huntly across to Junortoun to Strathfieldsaye , Mandurang , Big Hill, Maiden Gully and around EaglehawkOut & About in Bendigo - Jean & Ken Arnold Cream outer edge with plum coloured insert with black writing. Front cover Photo Langley Hall Botanical gardens and former Orphanage building Back cover various photos. Pages 80. black and white photos, maps