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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PROUD
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Proud: Employees of Knight & Wilkinson, Wheelrights, Bendigo circa 1880. Picture submitted by Mr. Charles Lakey, the driver of the wagon is his uncle, Mr. George Lakey. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: VISITING, 2000
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Visiting: The Duke and Duchess of York visit Bendigo in 1927. The Duke later became King George VI. The clip is a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - SANATORIUM MINUTE BOOK VOL 2
Exercise book: The King Edward Memorial Sanatorium for consumptives Bendigo. Sanatorium Minute book Vol 2, August 1923. Contains handwritten minutes of Executive Committee from August 13th 1923 to 19th. May 1933, newspaper articles relevant to the Sanatorium, Written in blue and black ink. Blue stamp of King Edward Memorial Sanatorium Bendigo on some pages. Executive Committee 1923 names listed inside front cover : Cr. J.H. Curnow, Mr. Gordon Moore, Mr. George Mackay, Mr. G.A. Davey, Mr. W. Honeybone, Dr. O. Penfold, Hon Secretary and Treasurer, 37 Lily Street. Typed summary of minutes enclosed in book.bendigo, hospital, sanatorium -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HOWARD AND VIOLET JOLLEY COLLECTION: MUSICAL COMPOSITIONS
Published and copy righted musical compositions, One under the heading of The Old Masters, Jesu, joy of man's desiring, 5 pages, by Jacob Schop, arranged by W GILLIES WHITTAKER; and God Save the King, by HENRY CAREY circa 1740 arranged by GEORGE POWNALL. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - A COMMENTARY ON THE SHORTER CATECHISM
Book, Les Gillies Collection, ''A commentary on the Shorter Catechism'', by Rev. Alexander Whyte, D.D. Edinburgh. T & T Clark, 38 George Street. Series - Handbooks for Classes & Private Students. 213 pages. Robert Aitkin, Kirkuitilluch.Rev. Alexander Whyte, D.D.religions, christian, 'church and people' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: GEORGE SUMNER PHOTO
Photocopy of photo of George Sumner holding the halter of a cow. On document in writing photo taken of George Sumner in 19444, at the old Bendigo showgrounds at Easter. The cow was raffled, for the Bendigo Easter Assn. Tickets were a shilling, the prize was 10 pounds or the cow. All proceeds, to the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum, St. Luke's Toddlers Home, in later years tickets went to two shilling a ticket, the prize was then 20 pounds or the cow. F. Sumner, 74 Neale Street, Bendigo, 41 2382. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: STAFF PHOTO 1945
A mounted photo of the Bendigo Teachers' College staff taken in 1945. Some staff in the photo have been named - Mr. Michael Morris, Miss Jessie Burnett and Mr. George Mills (Principal). From the collection of Miss Jessie Burnett.Vincent Kelly Bendigobendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, education, teaching, teachers, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo teachers' college students, photography, photo, mr. michael morris, miss jessie burnett, mr. george mills (principal) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: READY TO ROLL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, October 15, 2001. Ready to roll: George Childs, Len Childs, Bill Childs, Ken Childs and Tom Scott ready to cart sheaves of hay at May Reef in Elmore; circa 1940. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - GOOD OLD DAYS MEDAL, 1768
Good Old Days Medal: Front inscribed ÍN MEMORY OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS 1768'Has Royal Coat of Arms. On the back is a picture of George 111 and inscribed 'GEORGIUS 111 ET GRATIA' Very worn and thin. Hole punched above King George's head for wearing. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, in memory of the good old days , george 111, georgius 111 et gratia . -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - GOOD OLD DAYS MEDAL, 1768
Good Old Days Medal: Front inscription *In Memory Of The Good Old Days 1768* and has Royal coat of Arms. The back has a picture of George 111 and inscribed 'Georgius 111 Et Gratia. Hole punched in the top for wearing. Box 625good old days, george 111 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - GEORGE V CORONATION MEDALLION, 1911
George V Coronation Medallion: Inner circle has coat of arms with two ladies leaning on a banner with kangaroo holding a crown on top of banner with an inscription above VICTORIA. Underneath inscribed in a ribbon is 'PEACE & PROSPERITY' Outer circle inscribed 'TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 * 1911' One the back is a picture of the King and Queen in ceremonial dress with the inscription 'KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' Box 625.numismatics, medals - commemorative, george v coronation. commemorative medal. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE MAPLE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: STAFF 1991
Colour photograph: Maple Street Primary School 1991, staff. Front row: Anne Hocking, Anne Hawke, Maylene Rodda, Norm West, Chris Connolly, Wendy Neve, Anita Whittle. Second row: Anne Hartney, Helen Farrow, John Hayman, Colin Hayes, Brian Dolan, Sharon Derby, Brenda Savy, Lidia Dunne. Third row: John Williams, Chris Fithall, Bernie Colbert, Noel Boyd, George Wood, Bob Elliott, Frank Gargiulo.education, primary, golden square maple street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - VICTORIA JUBILEE MEDAL - EAGLEHAWK, 1887
Victoria Jubilee Medal: Issued by the Borough of Eaglehawk for Victorias Jubilee, on the front is a picture of Queen Victoria with the inscription 'Victoria's Jubilee 1887'. On the back is the Eaglehawk crest with the inscription 'George Willan * Mayor. The crest has a lion and horse against a shield which has a crown above. The motto 'Dieu Etmon Droit' sits above the Eagle which has buildings either side. A hole is punched at the top of the Medal. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, eaglehawk crest, queen victoria's jubilee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CUSTOMER SERVICE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Customer service: staff of Stilwell's Hardware store in Hargreaves Street: Alan Spencer, George Smart, Bob Kerr, Shirley Johnson, Bill Lea, Joe Miles, Leigh Mann, Peter Meehan and Syd Mellis. Circa 1946. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BASIL WATSON AND ROBERT KEITH MUNRO, C1916
sepia ( or very faded black and white ) photograph: photo shows Robert Keith Munro shaking hands with Basil Watson. Men are standing near steps at front of house. Brick pillar on LH side. Photo was donated by Dorothy Wigney, (nee Stilwell) a niece of Robert Munro. Robert Munro and Basil Watson are cousins, sharing the same maternal grandfather, George William Knight. R.K. Munro put together the Basil Watson collection and donated it to the Bendigo Historical Society.aviation, civilian, basil watson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SETTLED
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Settled: straw-roofed huts on the property of George Kock. Date not known. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GEORGE LAKEY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. George Lakey, of Dingee, shifted his house from Bendigo to Dingee, using the steam engine. Taken around 1918 to 1920. The clip is in a foldernewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA VILLA AND GEORGE LANSELL
copies of newspaper article series ' the Fortuna Saga' parts 1 - 4, written by Amy Huxtable, Bendigo Advertiser, first article dated January 6, 1979. Extensive discussion of the history of Fortuna Villa, the Lansell family and others' recollections of the Fortuna story, including Lieut Colonel A.V. Palmer. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BOUNTIFUL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Bountiful: Ross Klondyke grocery store in Lyttleton Terrace, circa 1938. Behind the counter, from left are George Vingoe, Tom Bilkey, Digger Stevens and Mr Ross (owner). The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
A yellow book titled ' The Life of George Washington First President of the United States. The hero of the American War of Independence. A great and distinguished man ; called to the highest position in the State and the Army, and alike admirable in both.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.481 - 496 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, george washington, lydia chancellor, collection, book, books, george washington, american history, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, male, individual, person, biographies, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - CURNOW'S SEVENTH GOLD NUGGET PRECIOUS METALS
Yellow catalogue with black printing for Curnow's Seventh Gold Nugget Precious Metals & Rare Coins Auction held in the George Lansell Auction Room, Cahill Chambers, View Point, Bendigo on 7th November 1981. On the front is a black sketch of Bendigo's Historic Post Office. The inside contains a list of Nuggets with Lot No., Approx. Weight in Grams, Area of Find, Code, Why Buy Gold?, and List of Coins. Also note to buyers. The left front has the Conditions of Sale and the centre front has Curnows name and a Reproduction of Curnows original Letterhead circa 1900. Sale includes nuggets from Wedderburn, Tarnagulla, Rheola, Inglewood, Maryborough, Bendigo, Dunolly and Eaglehawk.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - curnow's seventh gold nugget precious metals & rare coins auction, bolton bros pty ltd, j h curnow, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett, fred dyett -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - CURNOW'S EIGHTH GOLD NUGGET PRECIOUS METALS
Yellow catalogue with black printing for Curnow's Eighth Gold Nugget Precious Metals & Rare Coins Auction held in the George Lansell Auction Room, Cahill Chambers, View Point, Bendigo on 27th February 1982. On the front is a black sketch of Bendigo's Historic Post Office. The inside contains a list of Nuggets with Lot No., Approx. Weight in Grams, Area of Find, Code, Stone from Brazil, some jewellery and List of Coins. The left front has the Conditions of Sale and the centre front has Curnows name and a Reproduction of Curnows original Letterhead circa 1900. Sale includes nuggets from Tarnagulla, Bendigo, Maryborough, Inglewood and Myrtleford.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - curnow's eighth gold nugget precious metals & rare coins auction, bolton bros pty ltd, j h curnow, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett, fred dyett -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - CURNOW'S NINTH GOLD NUGGET PRECIOUS METALS
Yellow catalogue with black printing for Curnow's Ninth Gold Nugget Precious Metals & Rare Coins Auction held in the George Lansell Auction Room, Cahill Chambers, View Point, Bendigo on 16th October 1982. On the front is a black sketch of Bendigo Historic Post Office. The inside contains a list of Nuggets with Lot No., Approx. Weight in Grams, Area of Find, Code, Why Buy Gold? And Note to Buyers. The left front has the Conditions of Sale and the centre front has Curnows name and a Reproduction of Curnows original Letterhead circa 1900. Sale includes nuggets from Victoria and Interstate.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - curnow's ninth gold nugget precious metals & rare coins auction, bolton bros pty ltd, j h curnow, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett, fred dyett -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - STRAUCH COLLECTION: MASONIC CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE, 1880
Framed certificate of acceptance into United Grand Lodge Masons for George. Carl. H.A.Jess 17th September 1878 admitted to the Golden Corinthian Lodge No 641 Sandhurst Vic. Brown timber frame, no glass. Deframed 2022document, certificate, masons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GEORGE STEPHENSON
A book titled ' The Life of George Stephenson founder of the railway system. The poor colliery boy who became a famous man; constructor of the first passenger railway in England; an example of successful perseverance.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C., 449 - 464 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, george stephenson, lydia chancellor, collection, george stephenson, the life of george stephenson, british railway system, railways, trains, person, individual, male, famous people, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, passsenger trains, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - SCHOOL EXERCISE BOOK, 23/08/1929
School Exercise Book minus covers. Entries hand written in ink on various topics 1. Nature diary 23 Aug 1929 - 23 Nov; 2. Essays on St George, St Patrick St Andrew; 3. Nature history with flower pressings; 4. the Guide Laws; 5. Health Rules. Teachers name written on some pages s M Hoffmeyer. Note (R Upson, catalog note 2009: ''Would guess that the student was female. Reference made to Crusoe Reservoir on first page is the only link to Bendigo'').bendigo, education, m hoffmeyer. crusoe reservoir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - SCRAP BOOK WITH 'PRESS OUT' ILLUSTRATIONS
Scrap Book (4 pages) with 'press-out' illustrations. These are inserted loosely in between the hard covers of a business book issued by the Commercial Union Assurance Co Ltd (Agent for Bendigo: Mr George G McColl printed on front cover). Printed on inside back cover is ''Record of Fire Policies and unused columns for such information - there are 'scribbles' on both inside front and back covers with the repeated (child's?) initials of EJH. A printed date may have been altered to be 1892. The rhyme ''Ten Little Nigger Boys'' (12 illustrations) are on four of the loose pages and three English monarchs are grouped on the other loose page. The ''Ten Little Nigger Boys'' is notable in that it is now politically incorrect and it is also brilliantly coloured and appears to be a very fine example of this type of 'press-out' illustration available for scrapbooks.business, retail, insurance, commercial union assurance co ltd., bendigo. mr george g mccoll -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'SYSTEM OF SPELLING AUSTRALIAN PROPER NAMES' BY GEORGE BROWN
Leaflet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 10 page leaflet reprinted from Vol xiii 'Australian Association for the Advancement of Science' entitled 'The Necessity for a Uniform System of Spelling Australian Proper Names' by Revd. George Brown D.D., Sydney. Issued 22 May 1912. Printed by W. E. Smith Ltd., Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2226 BRO'' on front cover.George Brownbooks, collections, place names, alec h chisholm collection, george brown, australian proper names -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MINER'S RIGHT - WILLIAM HALL MINER'S RIGHT
Three pale blue tinted miner's rights, dated 19th June 1873 (No 27311), 4th December 1875 (No 85752) and 10th February 1877 (No 10475) in the name of William Hall. Across the top is a crest with a lion and a unicorn holding up an oval piece with a crown and a lion on top, In the oval is an illustration with two men and a woman and sailing ships in the background. They cost five shillings.document, gold, miner's right, miner's right, william hall, john ferres, george skinner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO AMALGAMATED GOLDFIELDS NO LIABILITY - PROSPECTUS OF BENDIGO AMALGAMATED GOLDFIELDS N. L
1. Printed Prospectus of Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields No Liability dated 1917. The Company was being formed amongst other things to acquire 38 of the principal Mining Properties contiguous to one another and situated in the heart of the Bendigo Goldfield. Properties are listed. Itmes include List of Assets, Liabilities, Future of Company, a short report on the Central Area of the Bendigo Goldfield by E C Dyason, B. Sc., B M E, Yields from Bendigo Goldfields, Financial Results from Bendigo Mining, The Bendigo Goldfield-Resources of the 'Central Area' (Abridged) by V Pabst, Report on Plant and Machinery by Andrew Harkness, Summarised Report on the Properties within the'Central Area' Bendigo Goldfield, Schedule of Properties to be Acquired, Plan of Leases and a Form of Application. 2. Share Certificate ( photocopy of original ) : ' Flora McKell of Melbourne is a member of the above named Company ' and has forty shares paid up to ten shillings each. Signed Angus Mackay Director, W. Stanfield, Secretary. Dated 24th June 1921.document, gold, bendigo amalgamated goldfields n l, bendigo amalgamated goldfields no liability, prospectus of bendigo amalgamated goldfields no liability, l v lansell, h m leggo, w angliss, e c dyason, commonwealth bank of australia, ward & co, furner & brownhill, laurie & hodgetts, corrie & co, w stennard, h hawkins, clarke & co, f douglas jones, arthur phillips, j h craig, a capper moore, j g stanfield, norman picot, v pabst, h y north, walter weddell, lea butler birch, george h green, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, elden h kirkwood, geo j keogh
