Shamrock Hotel, Pall Mall, Bendigo /small cardboard damaged dinner invitation. 'On the occasion of the first official visit of His Excellency The Governor General and Lady Northcote to the City of Bendigo, the Mayor and Councillors request the pleasure of ......company at Dinner at the Hotel Shamrock on Easter Monday April 4th at 7 pm '.ephemera, mementoes, visit of his excellency the govenor general and lady northcote to the city of bendigo easter monday april 4th at 7 pm ' (1904)

Newspaper cutting showing photo of a group of Bendigo, Marong and Strathfieldsaye Councillors and Parliamentary Visitors at Lockwood on 7th June. Beside the photo is an ad for a dentist, Dr. H Hedley Ham. Under the ad is an article about Mr Anderson who had worked for the Advertiser. On the back are 4 photos by W. Vincent Kelly of women & girls who won the Austral Competitions.newspaper, bendigo advertiser

Various combined documents related to a regional Centre for the Performing Arts - comprises Draft letter from ''Bendigo Branch of A.C.A.'' sent to all councillors of Bendigo, Huntly, Marong, Strathfieldsaye, Bendigo Trust and Members of Parliament (with handwritten annotations/unsigned); Notes on the Arts Council Theatre Project (''this office has been engaged on this project since June 1972 and working on the proposal to use the present site since September 1973'' (with handwritten annotations); ''Thoughts of Robert Herriot and Jack Cannon about the possibility of engaging a Community Arts Promotion Officer for Bendigo'' (with handwritten annotation from Bob H referring to''tape made in the car in Canberra 2/8/74''; City of Bendigo - Consultants Brief in connection with the preparation of a report of own Planning problems and solutions in the central business area of the City of Bendigo (''submissions in accordance with this brief by 30th April 1974'').

Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Newspaper Articles and letters to the Bendigo Art Gallery 2808.9a First Article: Bendigo Advertiser article 18/12/1985 on "two of Bendigo's noted daughters , Ola Cohn and Amy Huxtable" Describes the restoration of the Ola Cohn drinking fountain in Rosalind Park, and the installation of the Amy Huxtable Memorial Seat in the Conservatory Gardens. Second Article: Bendigo Advertiser Letters to the Editor Column 30/12/1988 paragraph entitled "Credit where it is due: "A special tricentennial council effort would be to restore the paths, kerbs and sculpture by Ola Cohn, J H Curnow Fountain, the Bob Brothers Memorial and the Chain of Ponds" (Rosalind Park) 2808.9b Seven Pages of letters: 1. To Mrs Thelma Dingle from Doug Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery Director 30/1/1986 regards the Amy Huxtable committee funding the restoration of the Ola Cohn Fountain by sculptor Mr Marc Clark. 2. From the Amy Huxtable Committee 24/3/1986 back to the Art Gallery explaining that the committee leftover funds be given to the art Gallery to go towards the restoration of the Oal Cohn Fountain. 3. From the Art Gallery to Miss N D young, Amy Huxtable Committee 3/4/1986 thanking the committee for the funds. 4. From the committee to the Mayor and Councillors, Bendigo City, 4/2/1987 asking for an update on the project. 5. Copy of above letter. 6. From the City of Bendigo to the Committee 17/2/1987, advising of progress on the restoration of the fountain. 7. From Norma Young to the Bendigo Advertiser Letters to the Editor, advising of progress on the Ola Cohn Sculpture and the J H Curnow Fountain restoration. history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, bendigo conservatory gardens, ola cohn, j h curnow fountain

Certificate issued by City of Prahran to Gunner E Taylor, Thanking and Congratulating him on his enlistment into the Australian Imperial Forces fighting Germany. Signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk, dated 1940.Yellow hard paper with blue and red edging and City emblem at top. Black writing and signed off by Mayor and Town Clerk and formal stamp of council. All writing underlined in red.Signed by Mayor, Councillor and Town Clerk.certificate of gratitude, city of prahran, ww2, gunner e. taylor

Many organisations organised functions to celebrate the Service given by their employees during WW1.8 page programme from Melbourne Council to Volunteers for WW1. White cardboard bound in one hole by brown string. Writing on cover in gold and red. Rising Sun Emblem on one side and Commonwealth Emblem on other side. Invite from Melbourne Lord Mayor to Volunteers who served abroad at the front. Pages 2,3,6,7, blank. Page 5 has the programme for the day, page 6 has a place for autographs with a picture of Town Hall at bottom. Last page (back) has an honour roll for those that served and died.Message on front "Smoke Social given by Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Councillor The Hon J.C. Aikman MLC - to - The Officers of the Melb City Council who volunteered for Active Service abroard in the Great War 1914-1918". "Town Hall 16th April 1920". melbourne city council, commemorations, ww1

This is the 2nd set of 6 pages from Scrap book Cat No 8225. Page 7a. Photo and article re Sam Ryan receiving a Life Membership of the RSL. Refer Cat No 8225. Page 7b. Photo and Article of Sam Ryan President Bendigo RSL receiving a cheque from Mr W.P. Casey Chairman of Directors of the Bendigo Easter Fair. Page 8. Phot and article 1969 re the planting of an Aleppo Pine tree from the original on Gallipoli. On the Left is Jack Plant President Bendigo RSL, the other two persons unknown as section of the text is missing. Page 9a. Anzac Appeal 1969, Mr John Ogden pins an Anzac token on the coat of Phillip Rice. Page 9b. From the "Mufti" RSL Magazine showing Delegates to the RSL State Conference 1969. Three of the six are known, W.B. Nicholls, D.J. Osborn, J. Hipworth State Councillor. Page 9c & d. Jack PLant in both photos on the left, other man unknown as well as place. Page 10. From the bendigo Advertiser relating to the Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner held on Saturday 10th 1971. From the left is G. Garth President Kangaroo Flat RSL, Lt Col W. Howarth Commanding Officer AHQ Survey Regiment, T. Shaw State Executive of the RSL, J Plant President Bendigo RSL, T Stephens Deputy Commissioner Repatriation Department and Cr N.J. Oliver the Mayor of Bendigo. Page 11a. Photo from a Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner year unknown, 2nd from the left is Bruce Ruxton State President of the Victorian RSL, 2nd from the right is possibly W.B. Nicholls, others onknown. Page 11b. This is a photo of RSL Annual Dinner 1971, same as per Page 10 for details. Page 12. Photograph of Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner year unknown. 2nd from the left is Jack Plant, the man to the left of man standing is possibly W. Howarth CO Survey Regiment.Six articles and Spiroflex sketch book. Page 7. Photo and article re the award of a Life Membership. Page 8. Photo and article re planting a Lone Pine tree. Page 9. Two articles and two photos re Appeals and State Conference. Page 10. Photo and article re RSL Annual Dinner. Page 11. Two photos re RSL Annual Dinners. Page 12. One photo re RSL Annual Dinner. Page 8 hand written, "1969". Page 9, hand written names as per "Context"brsl, smirsl, scrapbook

The presentation was from The Bendigo Council to the Northern Victorian Regiment - 38th Infantry Battalion in relation to it's 100th Anniversary of being formed. It was at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on 28th Aug 1958. 16 page white booklet. On front is the Bendigo City emblem, document titles, Regiment Emblem, Date and location. Booklet is a souvenir program. Red and Purple line (Council colours) running down the side of the page. Contents include list of Councillors, Description of Event, Order of Ceremony, History of Regiment, Battle Honours and a brief history of Bendigo.Cover has City of Bendigo emblem and the words "Presents "An Address of Honor" to the Northern Victorian Regiment, 38th Infantry Battalion.38th battalion, 100 year anniversary

Printed on border under map: These escape maps were carried in the zip pockets of life jackets by fighter pilots in WW2. This map was presented to A.S.R on the 12/7/79 by Councillor Ian McKenzie, Mayor of Eaglehawk who served as a fighter pilot in 78 Sqn. in Sth. W. Pacific are during 1943-44.Map of eastern section of New Guinea. Black print on white background with mountain ridges in tan. Inset 'A' is New Britain. Inset 'B' is New Ireland. Inset 'C' is Manus Island. Map is mounted with cream border, brown wooden frame with glass front and fawn wooden backing.maps, ww2

Map of Western section of New Guinea. Black print on white background with mountain ridges in tan. Mounted with green border & brown wooden frame, glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap on back. Inset LHS bottom: A: Aroe Island B: KIA Island C: Taniimba IslandPrinted in black at top centre: “NEW GUINEA WESTERN’ Printed on border under map: “These escape maps were carried in the zip pockets of life jackets by fighter pilots in WW2. This map was presented to A.S.R. on the 12/7/79 by Councillor Ian McKenzie, Mayor of Eaglehawk, who served as a fighter pilot in 78th SQN in S.W. Pacific area during 1943-44.”map, new guinea, western, raaf

Map of central section of New Guinea. Black print on white background with mountain ridges in tan. Map is mounted with green border. Brown wooden frame, glass front, white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap on back. Map prepared under the direction of RAAF Headquarters.Printed in black top centre: “NEW GUINEA CENTRAL” Printed on border under map: “These escape maps were carried in the zip pocket of life jackets by fighter pilots in WW2. This map was presented to A.S.R. on 12.7.79 by Councillor Ian McKenzie, Mayor of Eaglehawk, who served as a fighter pilot in 78th SDN in the SW Pacific area during 1943-44.”map, new guinea, central, raaf

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

Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2000. Business: Marong shire councillors in 1934. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Upstanding: Marong shire councillors in 1896. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Cosy: The house of Richard Cridge Densem at Daylesford in the early 1900s. Densem was a councillor at the time and had previously managed several mines in the area. He was also captain of the Fosterville rifle club and a member of the Mining Managers' Association and Masonic Fraternity. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Photocopy of 3 newspaper articles The first ''Bendigo's coal gas era ends'' from Dec 10, 1973, the second ''Not to East'' from 23/02/1976 and the last ''Councillors in a quandary'' from 23/02/1977.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, gas related item

White Entrée Card for Inaugural Dinner, Town Hall, Melbourne given by Councillor Sir Malcolm D. McEacharn, Lord Mayor. Card is to Admit His Worshipful the Mayor of Bendigo. Ticket No 79. Dinner held on Nov. 9th 1903.document, invitations, dinner, document, entrée card town hall melbourne inaugural dinner, councillor sir malcolm d mceacharn

White envelope with Councillor George Pethard written on the front in pencil. Inside is a collection of photographs of a men’s lawn bowling tournament. One photo is of the female catering staff.photograph, person, george a pethard, george pethard ./ taraxale brewing company pty ltd

An invitation in the form of a cream card with light black print from ' The Mayor (Cr. J. R. Hoskins) and Councillors of the City of Bendigo,) ' requesting the pleasure of Cr. & Mrs. J. H. Curnows' company at a Banquet, at the Masonic Hall at 1.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 13th November, 1901, in honor of the visit of His Excellency, The Governor General, and Lady Hopetoun, To open the Victorian Gold Jubilee Exhibition. R.S.V.P. To Town Clerk, Bendigo, before 5 p.m. Saturday November 9th.'In blue ink 'Cr. & Mrs. J. H. Curnow's Company'event, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, invitation, civic mementoes, entertainment, victorian gold jubilee exhibition

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Agenda of Monthly Meeting, 15 April 1965, and the Annual Report 1964-65 of the Administrative Council of the Bendigo Technical College. Seven typed pages, six stapled together. Includes a list of Office Bearers 1964-65, winners of scholarships/studentships, and staff members.bendigo, education, mechanics institute school of mines, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo technical college. school of mines.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. One typed page, titled 'The Editor, Bendigo Advertiser', unsigned and undated, but found in a 1964-65 sequence. Letter seems to indicate the date is sometime in 1964 when Oliver was Mayor. The letter relates to a proposed loan, by the City Council, to the North Bendigo Bowling Club, and the generally unsatisfactory repayment history of Council loans to sporting bodies.bendigo, council, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo advertiser. north bendigo bowling club.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two truncated pages of typed notes. No title or date. Scribblings and crosses with pencil and green pen. Topics include: responsible financial management, and the Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo home and hospital for the aged.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three pages, the first typed on both sides. The third page appears out of sequence and may belong to another date in 1965. Topics include: demise of Bendigo's tomato industry, Alcoholics Anonymous, ABC Symphony Orchestra visit, Bendigo Aerodrome, and finances relating to the Bendigo Cattle Market.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo aerodrome. bendigo cattle market.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'The Mayor Speaks 11 June 1965'. Topics include: painting of the Town Hall, council spending money they do not have, issues relating to the proposed Bendigo Aerodrome, and grants towards the cleaning up of the Bendigo Creek.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver . mayor of bendigo. bendigo aerodrome.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three pages of typed notes titled 'The Mayor Speaks June 5th 1965. Topics include: the Bendigo East Charity Club, the visit of Mr Tan Hoo Fong from Indonesia, and the housing problem in Bendigo and its effect on industrial development,bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo east charity club.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two pages, undated and apparently incomplete, of notes. In the same format as his usual report. In a 1965 sequence. Front page/s? missing. Topics include: car parking, Victoria League luncheon at the City Family Hotel, decentralisation incentives from the Federal Govt., skilled workers from Britain, Centenary meeting of the Marong Council, and the recent Bendigo Cup day.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo cup.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'The Mayor Speaks May 21st 1965.' Topics include : issues with amenities in Barkly Ward, responsibility issues regarding surrounding councils and a proposed aerodrome and meat works, plans to establish a youth training centre in the city or surrounds, six new citizens at a naturalisation ceremony (mentioned are Mr and Mrs Stribosch, Mrs Conforti, Mr V. Ravarotto and Mr J. Bergdaver), and the retirement of First Constable 'Bap' O'Sullivan.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo aerodrome.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. One typed page, undated, titled 'The Northern District School of Nursing - Programme. For the opening ceremony of the New Classroom and Administrative Wings to be performed by Dr J. Lindell, M.D., M.S., F.P.S., F.H.A., Chairman of the Hospitals and Charities Commission, on the occasion of the 15th birthday of the establishment of the School of Nursing. 'Others mentioned are Mr H. Baird, Mayor N. J. Oliver, Mr J.C. Hurry, Mr J. McClelland. In pile of documents labelled 1965.bendigo, education, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. northern district school of nursing. lister house. dr j. lindell.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Five pages titled 'Swimming Pools Care, Maintenance and Purification' copied from the Health Bulletin. Pages are numbered 2460 to 2464 inclusive. '1947 No 91/92 per J. ? SH?' is handwritten in the top right corner.bendigo, council, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. swimming pools.