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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated April 4 1877 asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay District the sum of £10/9/- for Funeral Fund Levy. Signed by G. Murray, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed ? 6/4/77 Wm. Rowe.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, g murray, wm rowe -
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Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated April 4 1877 asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay District the sum of £1/1/- for ? Wives & Widows. Signed by G. Murray, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed ? 6/4/77 Wm. Rowe.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, g murray, wm rowe -
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Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: TYNTYNDYER HOMESTEAD
An article from a 'Supplement to Bendigo Advertiser' giving some insights into the history of Tyntyndyer Homestead which is in the Swan Hill district. It gives an insight into the early settlers and their struggles for survival. There is an advertisement within the supplement advertising the 'Historic Tyntyndyer Homestead and Museum.' Coloured and black and white photographs are included in this article which is dated 12/2/1969.history, australian, early farming settlement, lydia chancellor collection, collection, swan hill, aboriginal, aboriginal contact, australia, history, australian history, homesteads, building, house, houses, heritage, tourism, aborigines, settlers, weapons, guns, pastoralists, expedition, john holloway, andrew beveridge, peter beveridge, robert o'hara burke, narrinyeri tribe, bushrangers, relics, national trust, advertisement, exploration -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
A yellow catalogue published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo & District Branch. It is presenting the ' Golden Days Historical Exhibition ' at the R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Pall Mall, Bendigo 12th to 17th August 1960. The categories of exhibits are antiques, bush ranging, coins and tokens, documents, fashions, firearms, geology, gold mining, pioneers, postal history, prints and photography, shipping and sport. Within the catalogue are Bendigo Advertiser July and August cuttings relating to the exhibition.history, australian, exhibition, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, australia, royal historical society of victoria, exhibits, bendigo city council -
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Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: LETTER, 23 May 1928
Document. Typed letter to Mr. K. Guiney from W.Cowling, Bendigo District Ford Dealers, inviting to visit the showroom to view the latest Ford car on display. Letter dated 23/5/28.document, invitations, showroom visit -
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Newspaper - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: THIS SIDE OF THE BLACK STUMP
... " A short history of the Ravenswood district...." A short history of the Ravenswood district. Newspaper JAMES LERK ...Page from the Bendigo Advertiser of Thursday, February 10, 1972. The article is titled "This side of the black stump" A short history of the Ravenswood district.ravenswood -
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Book - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: A HISTORY OF SYDNEY FLAT SCHOOL 1531
29 pages booklet titled "History of Sydney Flat School 1531 (Bendigo No.2 District 0 (Illustrated)" Also a black and white photograph of staff and pupils taken outside the school building, date unknown.school, history, sydney flat school 1531 -
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Document - MEMORIAL SANITORIUM COLLECTION: RESEARCH PAPER, 1896 -1933
KING EDWARD V11 MEMORIAL SANATORIUM FOR CONSUMPTIVES Research paper, (8 handwritten pages) about Phthisis in the Bendigo District supporting the establishment of a sanatorium for people suffering from phthisis and tuberculosis in the region. References to the movement date from 21 August 1896 through to 14th June 1933. Author unknown but possibly G. Mackaydocument, memo, king edward research papers -
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Book - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S RICHES
2 copies of a white booklet titled, 'Bendigo's Riches.' This is a reprint of a series of articles printed in 'The Argus' on the potential wealth of the water supply, soil, and sunshine of the Bendigo district. Published Melbourne, Wilson and Mackinnon, Printers, Collins St. Melbourne. 15 pgs. ph. 1909. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.rural industry, agriculture - cultivation, bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, the argus, bendigo resources, resources, agriculture, farming, mining -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: COLLECTION OF VARIOUS RECEIPTS (S A BUSH), 1920s
COLLECTION OF VARIOUS RECEIPTS. Approximately 30 receipts - Sandhurst & Northern District Trustees Executors & Agency.; Rent of cottage; Second Peace Loan; G H Vickers (Builder); Painting (Bairnsdale); E G Lucas (Builder); Neal & Woodward, Solicitors; Victorian Railways Commissioners; j Wills, Stockbroker & Sharebroker; A J Bush.person, individual, bush collection - personal, bendigo, bush collection, collection, business, commerce, retail -
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Book - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: EXERCISE BOOKS (NEWSPAPER CUTTING, 1916=-1918
Collection of six Exercise Books (newspaper cuttings re B Watson and WWI aviation), compiled by Robert Keith Munro 126 Forest St, Bendigo. A. (Book #1) : ''Newspaper cuttings'' - first half of book is largely returned/killed soldiers, some cuttings on Basil Watson; second half - Basil Watson related cuttings; b. (Book #2): ''Newspaper cuttings in connection with Basil G Watson's Western District flights'' (1917); c. (Book #3): ''News Cuttings in connection with Basil G Watson, Aviator and Aeroplane'' (1917); d. (Book 4): ''Sundry Newspaper Cuttings re the late Mr Basil G Watson'' (1917; 1918 and Sun News Pictorial 28/3/1942); e. (Book #5): ''Miscellaneous News Cuttings'': mostly other airmen and post-BW cuttings (includes A4 sized poster for BW to appear at 'The Great Carnival' at Caulfield Racecourse March 29-31, 1917; f, (Book 6): containing various posters, tickets and souvenirs relating to BW. -
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Document - QUARTZOPOLIS LODGE FRIENDLY SOCIETY LETTER
Copies of documents: 1.Copy of letter issued by the Quartzopolis Lodge Friendly Society on September 19th 1873 to Secretary Court King of the Forest. Letter details that a meeting of the delegates of the various Lodges of Friendly Societies in this district will be held at Ready's Rainbow Hotel, Hargreave (sic) Street on 3rd Octrober. Signed by Gillespic (sic) McDonell. 2. Widows and Orphans' Fund entrance fees (A.O.F, B.U.D) 3. Court King of the Forest application for Thomas White, blacksmith of Ironbark, age 28, one child. 4. Court King of the Forest No. 3770, Invoice Dr. H.L. Atkinson. Services July 19th 1871.bendigo, clubs, quartzopolis friendly society, court king of the forest; quartzopolis lodge, thomas white, dr. atkinson -
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Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF ELEANOR RODDA, 2008
Colour, head and shoulder photo of Eleanor Rodda wearing a black bathing cap and swim goggles. She is holding two medals. Written on the front of the photo: 2008 Portland Country Champs Eleanor Rodda 13 yrs 100 Fly 1st. Written on the back of the photo: Country Medallist 2008 District Records Portland 2008. 13 yrs Gold 100m Fly. Bronze 100 F/S State Medal 100 Fly.recreations, sports, swimming -
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Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF CHILD SWIMMERS, 1993
Colour photo of a group of 12 child swimmers standing in front of a wall at the Bendigo East Swimming Club. Most of them are holding either a pennant or have a medal around their necks. Written on the back of the photo: Central District winners & place getters 1993.recreations, sports, swimming -
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Document - FRANK J EVERY COLLECTION: INVOICE THE BENDIGO DISTRICT LAND AND ESTATE AGENCY
Invoice issued to Mr F. Every on February 7, 1912 by the Bendigo District Land & Estate Agency (246 Hargreaves Street) for 17 items totalling: 28 pounds and 12 shillings.business, retail, land & estate agency -
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Photograph - BENDIGO AND DISTRICT 1902, 1902
DVD. Bendigo and District 1902. -
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Photograph - BENDIGO AND DISTRICT HOTELS
DVD. Bendigo and District Hotels.Two Discs. -
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Archive - BENDIGO COMPENDIUM 1, 1851-1936
DVD. Bendigo Compendium 1 2 discs. In this Compendium are 10 books and one large map all relating to Bendigo and the surrounding districts. -
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Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF JASON YIM, 1991
Black and white, head and shoulder photo of Jason Yim. He is wearing an open neck shirt. Written on the front of the photo: 1991 Jason Yim. 1991 Melb All Junior 50m Breast 3rd. Written on the back of the photo: Melb All Junior District Breaststroke.recreations, sports, swimming -
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Book - CROWN LAND SALES: RECORDS OF SALE 1860 - 1865
Land sale journal, blue lined pages, no cover. On top of LH page: Crown Land surveyed in the District of Sandhurst. On top of RH page: Crown Lands sold in the District of Sandhurst' Entries contain details of town lands, suburban lands, country lands, total lands surveyed and date of survey. Date of sale, by auction, by selection and total amount paid. Names of purchasers listed. Entries date from 1860 - 1865. Written across all pages in blue pencil 'Cancelled' and a date for each cancellation: Wm. Rundell 8.9.80.bendigo, land sales -
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Document - SANDHURST DRUMMERS COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE AND PROGRAM, 1992
Document. (a) Certificate awarded to Sandhurst Drummers for Best Musical Group, Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival Parade 1992. (b) Program for 20th Annual Kyneton and District Daffodil and Arts Festival 3rd - 13th September 1992.document, memo, certificate and program -
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Document - SANDHURST DRUMMERS COLLECTION: PROGRAM, 27 February 1993
Document. Program for Rotary International District 9820 Theatre Night, Saturday 27 February 1993. Sandhurst Drummers on the program.program, theatre, rotary theatre night -
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Document - NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: TOUR OF HEATHCOTE NOTES
Heathcote Tour Notes. Five pages of notes for a tour of Heathcote and district on November 7th and 8th, 1998. Organized for the Photographic Committee of the National Trust by the McIvor Historical Society.national trust, properties, heathcote, national trust, heathcote tour -
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Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THREE SINGLE SHEET TOUR BROCHURES, 1960's
Document. Three single sheet tour brochures with maps printed on the Reverse, Published by the Bendigo and District Tourist Association. a. Yellow brochure ""Golden Tour''. Outlines a two hour driving tour of Bendigo and White Hills. b. White brochure outlining ''a Walking Tour'' along Pall Mall and through Rosalind park. c. Blue brochure " Blue Tour''. Outlines a driving tour around Eaglehawk.document, memo, three single sheet tour brochures -
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Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: TOURISM BROCHURES, 1970's
Document. Six single sheet leaflets; Hartland's Eucalyptus Factory and Historic Farm. Bendigo Tramway's. Bendigo Pottery. Central Deborah Gold Mine. The Chinese Joss House. (2). One bi-fold brochure Central Deborah Gold Mine and Talking Tram. Tri-fold brochures; Bendigo and District Tourist Guide (x2). Welcome to Bendigo and District Victoria. Bendigo Victoria, Australia. One multi-fold brochure ''Gold ! - Bendigo Gold !''.document, memo, bendigo tourism brochures -
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Photograph - NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM
Photograph album, plastic and vinyl. Contains sixty coloured photographs of a National Trust tour of Heathcote and district. 7th and 8th November, 1998. Organized for the photographic committee by McIvor Historical Society. Photos include: Redesdale Presbyterian Church, Coliban Estate, Redesdale Hotel, Redesdale Bridge, Mia Mia Uniting Church, Spring Plains, Heathcote Hospital, Heathcote Powder Magazine, Moorabbee Ruins and grave C. Patterson, Derrinal, Mt Camel Homestead, Open Cut at Heathcote, Heathcote Church.national trust, properties, historic homesteads -
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Document - NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: PAPER PAMPHLET
Paper pamphlet "Acquisition of Kay's Business, Geelong, Victoria" Directors of Gillies Food Industries Ltd. advise they successfully negotiated the acquisition of Kay's Cakes and Pies Pty. Ltd. "Kay's" businesses in Geelong and surrounding districts and Bellarine Penninsula Acquision effective 31st December 1987 Printed in blue ink on a foolscap sheet, bi-fold half sheet presentationGillies Food Industries Ltd. -
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Document - NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM BENDIGO AND DISTRICT SERVICEMENS CLUB
Letter from Bendigo and District Servicemens Club offereing Honorary Membership to Norm Gillies for the year 1983 to show appreciation for his (the company) generosity during the passed year, dated 1st January 1983 Letter format, creasedBendigo and District Servicemens Club -
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Container - Steward Bros. Bottle
James Steward was born St Edmunds Suffolk England in 1830 where he had some brewing experience in his youth. He arrived in Melbourne 1853 and headed to the Bendigo gold fields. He had a claim at Sailors Gully which he worked with varying success until 1856 then purchased a property which became the Albion Brewery. He became one of the largest mining investors in the district and owned a lot of valuable properties in the area. He died on 1 Dec.1898 The excitors of his estate were his sons William A Steward and Henry P Steward. A green bottle with white painted markings STEWARD BROS, a sketch of a person wearing a hat, SAILORS GULLY, THIS BOTTLE IS NOT SOLD. The bottle is eight and a half centimetres diameter at its base and stays at that diameter for 14 centimetres, the next eight centimetres tapers to three and a half centimetres the last eight centimetres to two and a half centimetres with a ring seal. The base has a five centimetre deep frog.bottle, steward bros, a.j.a. steward brewery, james steward -
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Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Shirley Mainstone, 2005
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