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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - BENDIGO IN THE OLD TIMES
70 photocopied pages of a publication called 'Bendigo in the Old Times' Methodist History - The Bendigo Circuit. Illustrated with B&W photos. Stapled together in a black cardboard cover. -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO CHURCH OF CHRIST CENTENARY 1866-1966 BOOKLET, 1966
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO CHURCH OF CHRIST CENTENARY 1866-1966 BOOKLET Contains: Photos. of and history of the Church of Christ in Bendigo Newspaper article on the extensions of the church for the centenary.bendigo, history, bendigo churches -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Programme - Lydia chancellor collection: Royal Princess eighty first birthday souvenir programme
The Royal Princess Theatre, 73 View St., Bendigo, was designed by William Charles Vahland and opened on 31/8/1874. It had a capacity of 2000 and was lit by gas until 1898 when electricity became available. The original proprietors were John Croley (1827-1899) and William (Billy) Heffernan (1840-1899). It was Bendigo's first permanent picture house in 1910, with it's first showing being the silent film "The Desert Song". It closed in 1930 before reopening in 1936 after being rebuilt in the Art Deco style. The theatre was finally closed in May 1963 and was demolished.Eight pages souvenir programme. 1874-1955 Royal Princess, Bendigo. Eighty first birthday souvenir programme 31st August 1955. Manager: Don Vincent, price: sixpence, proceeds: cinematograph trade benevolent fund. There is a one-page history of the theatre by Don Vincent. The programme includes stage performances and the screening of "seven brides for seven brothers".royal princess theatre, souvenir programme, eighty first birthady, 1874-1955 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - RED RIBBON COLLECTION: DOCUMENT THE BENDIGO PETITION AND THE RED RIBBON MOVEMENT 1853
In 1853, Bendigo Miners protested against the 30 shilling miners licence the had to pay the government. They wore red ribbons to show their protest and shopkeepers hung red ribbons outside their premises in support. Thousands of miners signed a petition to Governor LaTrobe to no avail. A protest gathering in Pall Mall marched to the Government camp on Camp Hill but this was a peaceful event again to no real avail.Typed notes on The Bendigo Petition and the Red Ribbon Movement. Amongst the petitioners were two women, Florence Foley and Sarah Williamson. Others include J H Abbott, Theodore Ballerstedt, Robert Benson, Captain Brown, W D C Denovan, William Froomes, Henry Holyoake, Doctor Jones, Frederick Ladbury and George Thomson. Also mentioned is how the petition was resolved. Further reading mentioned is: Frank Cusack's book 'A History of Bendigo entitled 'Red Ribbons in the Rain', and Geoff Hocking's book 'The Red Ribbon Rebellion - The Bendigo Petition, which contains names of those who signed the Petition. Written by the Bendigo Historical Society Inc.event, the bendigo petition and the red ribbon movement 1853, governor la trobe, florence foley, sarah williamson, j h abbott, theodore ballerstedt, robert benson, captain brown, w d c denovan, william froomes, henry holyoake, doctor jones, frederick ladbury, george thomson, george edward thomson, anti-license movement, sanders, william dixon campbell denovan, city of bendigo, back creek (bendigo) cemetery, white hills cemetery, joseph henry abbott, the diggers advocate, frank cusack, gold license fee, diggers' banner, william dexter, commissioner panton, commissioner wright, a history of bendigo, frank cusack, geoff hocking, the red ribbon rebellion - the bendigo petition, bendigo historical society inc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - COMMITTEE OF COHN BROS AT EMPLOYEES PICNIC, 7th March, 1903
Sepia photograph, mounted on grey board, of Committee Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Co. Ltd. Male figures of various ages, dressed in three piece suits of the day, various styles of hats, most figures with watch chains on vests. Inscriptions: Printed on front mount board 'Cohn Bros, Victoria Brewer Col. Ltd., Employees Picnic (Committee)', 'held at Cherry Tree, on Saturday March 7th, 1903, On back - written in pencil: 'From W?L, Newell, 30/7/74'. Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, Circular Stamp. Hand-written in ballpoint pen on front mount board :'Back row - D Guerin, Bill Emerson, - Gibson, Jim Parkinson, G Richter. Middle row - Jack Carter, D Nielson, Bart? Or Bert Newell, N Stanistroot, Ted Hasker. Front row: Greaves, Julius Cohn, Jacob Cohn, Magnus Cohn, Jack Mitchell'. History: Previous Acc. No. GP23.W H Robinson, Bendigoperson, group, cohn's brewery, see also 2001.201.01, 2001.203.01, 2001.204.01, 2001.207.01, 2001.208.01 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 12/04/1950 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Bendigo Birney No.15 at North Bendigo, Photo Wal Jack, with the destination of Golden Square - 12-4-1959. Has the level crossing and rail line in the background and part of the tram stop shelter. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On the rear in black ink "SEC Bendigo, No. 15 at Nth Bendigo 12-4-1959. Has the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right corner with the number "T219" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, north bendigo, level crossings, birney, tram 15 -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Edna-Lena May, As I Remember, 2010
History of Joel Joel and JullukerClear Plastic cover over a white paper with b/w photo of a house surrounded by trees and title. with black comb spine and white card backDigital copy In Shared Documents Histories "As I Remember" (Edna-Lena May) Plus Othe rJallukar Informationstawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: Bendigo's St. Paul's bells
The 8 diatonic scales bells were cast in London and arrived in Bendigo in 1873, being rung for the first time at Easter 1876. However due to the unsafe nature of the bell tower the bells could only be chimed rather than rung from 1880. In 1963 they were returned to London for recasting and on their return they were installed at a lower level of the bell tower. They were rededicated by the Bishop of Bendigo in 1964Yellow folder titled: Bendigo's St. Paul's bells. Inside many newspaper articles relating to the bells of St. Paul's cathedral in Bendigo.bendigo churches, st. paul's, bells -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - JACK EMMETT COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF WW1 AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER
JACK EMMETT COLLECTION black and white photograph mounted on cardboard of WW1 Australian soldier taken in a studio with garden scene in background - Photographer Kalman , 57-59 Pall Mall BendigoKalman , 57-59 Pall Mall Bendigophoto, soldier, ww1, photographer kalman , 57-59 pall mall bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: COLLECTIONS
A damaged tennis ball box containing newspaper articles relating to collections of coins, medals, heraldry etc. Sources include 'Bendigo Advertiser,' 'The Sun' and 'Illustrated London News.' 1935 - 1967.The Sun, The Bendigo Advertiser, Illustrated London News.ephemera, mementoes, general interest, lydia chancellor, collection, collections, coins, medals, heraldry, badges, money, nameplates, scouts, decimal currency, entertainment -
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Document - TOWN HALL BENDIGO, THE MUSIC ADVANCEMENT SOCIETY OF BENDIGO, c1955
Town Hall Bendigo, The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo. a/ Recital Boris Stupel, Henri Penn, piano. Thursday, 24th Feb., 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertisements: Edgars', newsagents. Allan's, Microgroove Recordings Now Available. Frank J. Every & Sons, books. b/ Recital Ernest & Marie Friedlander. Town Hall, Bendigo. Saturday, 16th July, 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertising: Edgars' Newsagents. Allan's, radio. Frank J. Every & Sons, Books. c/ & d/ Woodwind Trio. Jiri Tancibudek, Oboe. Thomas White, Clarinet. Thomas Wightman, Bassoon. Nancy Weir, Piano. Monday, 15th August, 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Edgars', Newsagents. Allan's, Microwave Recordings, by Phillips. A. C. Hampton, Newsagent, Stationer, Ideal for Gifts. The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo logo on all programsBolton Bros., Pty. Ltd., Printers. Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, town hall bendigo, the music advancement society of bendigo. a/ recital boris stupel, henri penn, piano. thursday, 24th feb., 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. advertisements: edgars', newsagents. frank j. every & sons, books. b/ recital ernest & marie friedlander. saturday, 16th july, 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. advertising: edgars' newsagents. allan's, radio. c/ & d/ woodwind trio. jiri tancibudek, oboe. thomas white, clarinet. thomas wightman, bassoon. nancy weir, piano. monday, 15th august, 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. edgars', newsagents. allan's, microwave recordings, by phillips. a. c. hampton, newsagent, stationer, ideal for gifts. the music advancement society of bendigo logo on all programs -
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Document - Bendigo Tramways Brochure, abt 1950s
In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsBrochure, a "Welcome to Bendigo, and "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways." 8668.1 Brochure is titled "Welcome to Bendigo," on the front a photo of Charing Cross and Trams, also the Bendigo City Coat of Arms. Inside two pages and descriptions of six tram showing the "Evolution of Bendigo tramways." On the rear is a map of the tramways and places of interest to visit. The brochure was "Printed for the preservation committee in co-operation with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch) All donations for a preservation fund."history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways -
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Newspaper - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO N. L. - 24 TONS OF WINDING GEAR FROM THE NORTH DEBORAH MINE
North Deborah Mine in Eve Street, Bendigo, operated between 1937 and 1954. In that time it produced 128,000 ounces of gold.Newspaper article titled '24 Tons of Winding Gear'. It has a picture of the winding gear being held by two large cranes. There is a low loader behind it. Some men are looking on. The winding gear was moved from the North Deborah Mine to the California Gully Railway Depot. It was purchased by Mr Arthur Holt and could possibly be sold to a mining company in Western Australia. Article from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 16/12/1971. Written under the paper name and date is 'Harkness' Engine (Gt Southern).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, north deborah gold mining co n. l., north deborah gold mining co n. l., 24 tons of winding gear from the north deborah mine, mr arthur holt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - DUO RECITAL, CITY HALL, BENDIGO, 21 March, 1962
Duo Recital, City Hall, Bendigo. Dorothy O'Donahoo, Mezzo Soprano,. Brian Hansford, Baritone. Robin Wright, Pianoforte. Music Advancement Society, Wednesday, 21st March, 1962, 8.15pm. President: L Harvey, Hon. Secretarys: Mary Stanistreet, Madge Edgar. Programme One Shilling. Advertisements: Edgars', F J Every Pty. Ltd., Allan's.Boltons Print., Bendigoprogram, music, music advancement society bendigo, duo recital, city hall, bendigo. dorothy o'donahoo, mezzo soprano. brian hansford, baritone. robin wright, pianoforte. music advancement society, 21st march, 1962. president: l harvey, hon. secretarys: mary stanistreet, madge edgar. programme advertisements: edgars', f j every pty. ltd., allan's. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO ROWING CLUB: PROGRAMME AND MENU FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER, February, 1932
Programme and Menu for 50th Anniversary Dinner (Bendigo Rowing Club) at Shamrock Hotel, March 4th 1982. (50th Anniversay of Cycling Tour to Sydney to compete on Sydney Harbour in Feb 1932). Names of those 'Present' (ie still alive) and those of ''Departed Colleagues'' listed along with background to the 'madcap' idea and four photographs of the tour en route.Cambridge Press, Bendigobendigo, clubs, bendigo rowing club, shamrock hotel, arthur cambridge, cycling tour to sydney. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Magazine - BENDIGO ENTERPRISE BUSINESS REVIEW - EDITION 37 FEBRUARY 2015
BHS CollectionColour magazine with glossy front and back covers. Front cover has full colour photograph of a man in dark blue overalls and a blue checked shirt leaning against a post and rail fence. Greenery and a shed are in the background. Contains 34 colour pages of artcles and advertorials about various Bendigo businesses and the people who own and run them.Published by the Bendigo Advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - COMMONWEALTH WAR SAVINGS COUNCIL - MEMBER'S SUBSCRIPTION CARD, 1917-1918
Document. A member's subscription card for the War Savings Group authorised by the Commonwealth War Savings Council. Member No. 5, Mr. ? J. Parry. Issued by Zenith Offices, Freemason's Hall, Bendigo. Six payment entries made from 20 Nov 1917 to 1 July 1918 totalling 17/6. Entries and member details handwritten in ink.Freemason's Hall, Bendigodocument, personal, freemason' hall bendigo, war savings group, subscription card, commonwealth war savings council, mr ? j. parry. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - KINTYRE TO BENDIGO - A WALKER FAMILY HISTORY, 2003
book: KINTYRE TO BENDIGO A WALKER FAMILY HISTORY . 61 pages with photos, illustrations, maps. Signed by Donald A. Walker.Donald A. Walkerbiography, walker family, bendigo, family history, donald a. walker, kintyre. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - BENDIGO CHURCH OF CHRIST CENTENARY 1866 - 1966, 1966
Bendigo Church of Christ - Centenary 1866 - 1966. History of church. Centenary of church celebrations. Photos. 24 pages.church, church of christ, centenary, church of christ, centenary, bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - BENDIGO YACHT CLUB 25TH ANNIVERSARY 1962 - 1987, 1987
Bendigo Yacht Club 25th. Anniversary. A Brief History 44 pages. Compiled by Brian Guest and Hugh WardA. Johnson, B. Guest, H. Wardbendigo, sporting clubs, bendigo yacht club, bendigo, bendigo yacht club, sport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRIBUTE TO BENDIGO TRAMS
Newspaper clipping - The sun April 17 1972. 'A Place in the Sun' by Keith dunstan. Tribute to the history of Trams in Bendigo.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO LAW COURTS COLLECTION: THE HISTORY OF THE LAW COURTS
Four pages black and white pamphlet titled: the history of the Law Courts, Bendigo. A drawing of the inside of the building on the front.bendigo, buildings, law courts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OUR HISTORY
Bendigo Advertiser "the way we were" from 1999. Our history: Pall Mall, Sandhurst. Date unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Archive - Books & Papers, The Australian Sketcher Article Stawell and the Pleasant Creek reefs July 12 1873, July 12 1873
Article printed after legislation arising out of 'Jumped Claims' back in history of Pleasant Creek - alluvial and quartz mining Currant mining operationsPhotocopy of article with lithographs and plan of Stawell -
Bendigo Military MuseumHonour Board - BENDIGO BASE HOSPITAL NURSES HONOUR BOARD WW1, WW2, post WW2
Bendigo Base Hospital Honor roll WW1 & 2, marble with angle iron frame, wood backing, glass front. The nurses served in the 3 services, Army, Navy, Air Force and Queen Alexandria's Imperial Nursing Service."Bendigo Base Hospital Roll of Honor"memorials-honour boards, military history-service records, bendigo nurses, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO REPERTORY SOCIETY PROGRAM, 29,30-4; 1-5-1958
Program, Bendigo Repertory Society presents ''Two Dozen Red Roses'' by Kenneth Horne.Girton Hall, Vine Street. Tuesday April 29th, Wednesday 30th, Thursday May 1st 1958. Programme One Shilling. Copyright 1953Bolton Bros.Pty. Ltd. Printers, Bendigo.program, theatre, bendigo repertory society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - STRUGNELL COLLECTION: HUSTLER'S LINE OF REEFS, September 1913
Map, Hustler's Line of Reefs, Hustler's Reef Mine, Transverse Section, Bendigo. Plate No. XV111 (18).Bulletin No 33 Signed, H.A.Whitelaw. Drawing shows the vertical shaft descending to over 2195 feet and appears to show samples of connecting horizontal shafts with their respective mineral contentsUnderground Survey Office, Bendigo.map, bendigo, hustler's reef mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - STRUGNELL COLLECTION: HUSTLER'S LINE OF REEFS, September 1913
Map, Hustler's Line of Reefs, Hustler's Reef No.1 Mine Bendigo, Transverse Section.Plate No. XX1 (21).Bulletin No 33 Signed H.A.Whitelaw. Drawing shows the vertical shaft descending to over 1428 feet and appears to show samples of connecting horizontal shafts with their respective mineral contentsUnderground Survey Office, Bendigo.map, bendigo, hustler's reef no.1 mine -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A True Son of The Pioneers: by Linley Hartley, 1982_
Records the Partington family's origins and history in Greensborough through an interview with Alan Partington.Records details of one of the pioneer families of the district.Photocopy of a Leader newspaper story on the Partington family's history in Greensborough.partington family, greensborough, apollo parkways, alan partington, whatmough, plenty river -
Hume City Civic CollectionBook, Dial 1179/The 3KZ Story
This book is a history of Radio Station 3KZ and its substantial role in broadcasting in Australia.A hardback cover of the history of Radio Station 3KZ with loose cover."Dial 1179/The 3KZ Story..."radio, 1980s, george evans collection
