Wall calendar from 1929. A picture of two men walking on a dirt road in a forest. Under Albert Bush produce stores and chaff mills. Williamson Street, Bendigo. Phone 6-0 Bendigo Established 1857.business, retail, bush

Three page handwritten document outlining the history of the Victoria Hill area. The open cuts on Victoria Hill; Lansell's Big 180 Mine, Victoria Quartz Mine; Wittscheibe's 'Jewellers Shop', Luffman and Sterry, Central Nell Gwynne and New Chum Hill are mentioned in the article. A description of the suitability of the Victoria Hill site as a potential mining museum is discussed as 'it is centrla to both the northern and southern ends of the main portion of the Bendigo and Eaglehawk mines'. William Rae built two fine residences on Happy Valley Road, and also set up a 30 head battery out of his gains from Victoria Hill.bendigo, mining, victoria hill

Three page typed report titled ' Notes on diagram showing pitch lines, Bendigo'. Longitudinal sections along the lines of reefs or anticlines within the 8 mile block at Bendigo are shown in a diagram' (diagram not included with notes) Mines and reef lines mentioned in the report are : New Chum line, New Chum Railway mine, Catherine United mine, Hercules and Energetic mine, Garden Gully, Hustlers and Redan, Sheepshead Reef, Sea Mine, Garden Gully, Miller's line of reef and Bendigo Development Mine. The 'old stacks' or chimneys, on Bendigo are described. 'Among the earliest of the stacks built at Bendigo in connexion with Quartz crushing plant, are the two figured in this Annual report No 1 was situate in Sailor's Gully but was demolished about three years ago. This, if not the first, must have been one of the first built, for it had a stone inserted on which chiselled the date 1854. It was built altogether of rough masonry. The other, No. 2, is still standing at the Sheepshead line and was apparently of later date, the upper portion being of brick. They are intersting landmarks of an era that is rapidly passing.' Map attached to report showing location of stacks. Stack at Sailors Gully was near the corner of Murchison Street and Lester Street. The stack at Sheepshead ( Deborah Triangle area) was near the intersection of Belle Vue Road and Adam Street.bendigo, mining, pitch lines bendigo

Three page handwritten document transcribed by Albert Richardson. On top of document: The Victoria Reef, Victoria Spurs, East Victoria Reef, Try McWell Reef and the Hercules Reef. Reference Dickers Mining Record, Vol 1, No. 1 Page g. November 23, 1861. Document details the location of the reef lines and some of the mines and claims along them. For example, page one: 'The main Victoria, really a continuation of the South Victoria, commences at a point to the west of the Mt Korong Road, where the high portion of the ranges is intersected by the head of the Iron Bark Gully, the southern most claim being Ballerstedt and Son's. This line of reef is remarkable from the extraordinary richness of the lodes, not less than from the singular manner in which the gold has been distributed'.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, victoria reef line

Three page document re South Bellevue, South Bellevue United Co and New Chum gold mines. On top of first page ' Sth Bellevue Manager T.M. Hoppers' 11.10 1886 Harkness made on baling tank 23.4.1887 50 ton firewood per week to bail water out, water making 50,000 gallons in 24 hours. All lifted with one tank. History of New Chum Mine detailed including the plant, best gold obtained. The New Chum mine location is described as follows: between Breen Street and Bendigo to Melbourne raiway line, approx 220 yards east of intersection of McDougall and Bellevue Roads.bendigo, mining, south belle vue

One page document with map sowing the location of the State Battery Quarry Hill. Visitation times are given, presumably it was a tourist destination.bendigo, mining, state battery

Six page typed document, signed by Albert Richardson, and a handwritten copy of same. Written on top right of typed document: 'These recommendations all adopted by General Meeting Bendigo and District Tourist Association, 30.11.1967' Document describes the 'Central Nell Gwynne area, situated at West Bendigo, approximately 150 yards north of main Calder Highway to Mildura, local section Marong Road, which is a public purposes reserve under Section 14 of the Land's Act 1958. The steel poppet legs donated by the late Jack Barker to the City Council for preservation be a permanent reminder of the gold mining era and containing the engine beds and 20 head crushing battery foundation, be developed as a mining museum for tourists, educational and historical purposes'bendigo, mining, central nell gwynne

Oval aqua tinted clear glass bottle with flat panel on one side containing embossed text. Embossed text on base.On side panel of bottle 'ALBERT E HUGHES PHARMACIST 75 ELIZABETH STREET N MELBOURNE'. One base of bottle 'W T & Co 3 USA'pharmacist, albert e hughes

Taken from the corner of Seisman Place looking towards Albert Park, the photograph was taken before the demolition of the gasometer shown on the on right. The original Albert Park High School can be seen behind the Pickles Street sign.B & W photograph of Graham Street, Port Melbourne looking towards Pickles Street.built environment - demolition, built environment - industrial, transport - roads, education - secondary schools, gasometer

Black shellac phonograph record with red Regal label. A side: Knock at the Door - artist: Fred Douglas, baritone, with orchestra. B side: Show me the way to go home - artists: The Two Gilberts, with orchestra.Reference number G8404 Has a J. Albert and Son Royalty Stamp, Australia, on A side of label. Colour is red white and green.

Large yellow and green paper music book; "Book 1 Phil Baker Modern Piano Accordion Method". Published by J. Albert & Son, Pty. Ltd.

Circular addressed to 'Dear Orchestra Leader' and dated Feb 15, 1939, from Albert Orchestra Club advising of latest Popular Hits and Greatest Dance Successes.

Index, bibliography, ill (b/w), p.185.non-fictionA description of Albert Coates and of his imprisonment as a prisoner of the Japanese in Sumatra, Burma and Thailandprisoners of war - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia

index, bibliography, ill, maps, tables, p.245.non-fictionThe 3rd division was the longest serving citizen soldier formation. This book is the history of the 3rd division from 1916 to 1991citizen military forces, australian army - 3rd division

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.182.non-fictionThe personal diaries of J Womack of his experiences in the invasion of Europe, edited by his daughter.world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – britain, james albert womack

Index, notes, ill, p.699.non-fictionMemoirs of the man who was appointed as the head architect and minister of armaments and war production for the Nazi government.germany - politics and government - 1933-1945, albert speer - autobiography

Bibliography, ill, maps, p.455.non-fictionContinues the story of Albert Jacka, VC - soldier, legend and friend. Coming home is bittersweet and the memories and experiences of war are never forgotten. It is through the eyes of Jacka VC that we see a glimpse of how survival away from the trenches becomes an emotional battle on the homefront.albert jacka 1897-1932, soldiers - australia - biography

Ill, p.88.The involvement of Victorian and New South Wales Aboriginal people in war; World War One; World War Two; Korea; Vietnam; James Lovett; Hannah Lovett; Reg Rawlings; Henry Thorpe; John Firebrace; Dan Cooper; Jackson Stewart; Reg Saunders; Harry Saunders; George Birkett; Bill Egan; Jack Kennedy; Linda (Lester) Nihill; Marge Tucker; Alice Lovett; Connie Alberts; Stewart Murray; Norman Herbert Franklin; Bill Edwards; Lester Marks Harradine; Clarke family; Merv Bundle; Leo Maxwell Muir; Glen James; Graham Atkinson; Pat Owen; Cummeragunga; Lake Tyers; Framlingham; list of Aboriginal servicemen and women; different treatment of Aboriginal people during the war and after; introduction by Terry Garwood annotated separately.australia - military forces - aboriginal members, australia - aboriginals - personal histories - military

Slide. .New Moon Gold Mine, Eaglehawk. Mine situated west of Beebzlebub Road, Eaglehawk. Poppet head in centre of image, brick chimney and mine buildings on RH side, ore bins and mine sheds on LH side. Image sourced from 'Healthy, Golden Bendigo' book.No. 25 printed on bottom of slidemine, gold, new moon., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection

Slide. South New Moon Gold Mine, situated west of Beezlebub Road, Eaglehawk. Poppet head, trestleway ,engine/boiler house, chimney stack, large dam in foreground .No. 24 on bottom of slidemine, gold, south new moon., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection

Slide. New Argus Gold Mine, Eaglehawk, west of Sailor's Gully Road. Image taken about 1906. Poppet head with elevated tramway, with ore cart on tracks. Engine room and boiler on LH side, brick chimney at rear. Large group of men standing at base of poppet head.No. 23 on bottom of slide.mine, gold, new argus., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection

Slide. Specimen Hill, Eaglehawk, west of Sailor's Gully Road. Image taken about 1906. Poppet head, chimney stack, mullock heaps, ore bins.No. 22 on bottom of slidemine, gold, specimen hill (eaglehawk )., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection

Slide. . Victoria Reef Gold Mines Company Mining Plan. Mount Korong Road on bottom of plan, Victoria Reef running through centre.mine, gold, victoria reef gold mines plan., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection

B/W copies of the Crawford family and property at Grenville in the early 20th centuryImages of a local family and property in the early 20th centuryB/W photographs of the Crawford family and property of Grenville circa 1933Uncle Albert, Euphie and Don Grenville Tennis Court 1933. Crawford Family Home at Grenville. Grenville Road from "Braeside". Jean Crawford Grenville 1933.grenville, crawford family, braeside

The bushland area near the Corroborree Tree, near the corner of Fitzroy Street St Kilda and the Queens Road offramp from St Kilda Road, was restored in 1991 by Earthcare.Colour photographsst kilda junction, corroboree tree, albert park native bushland, 1991, earthcare, ngargee tree, james williams, albert park

Queen's College St Kilda was a private boy's school established by Robert Silby Bradley in 1879. The Warehousemen's Cricket Ground is now known as the Albert Cricket Ground and is operated by the Melbourne Cricket Club. It is located between St Kilda Road and Queens Road.Black and white photocopy of folded programme, 4p. Queen's College, St Kilda. Programme of Events at Annual Athletic Sports Meeting held at Warehousemen's Cricket Ground, St Kilda road, Friday, 3rd November, 1899. A band will perform Selections of Music during the afternoon. Lists the judges, officials, competitors and sponsors and the program of events. Some illegible handwritten comments on final page.queen's college st kilda, warehousemen's cricket ground, st kilda - history

Brandt Brothers Floodlight Albert Charles Brandt established a lighting business in 1878 with his brothers in Sydney and Melbourne.Historic - Railways - Brandt Brothers FloodlightBrandt Brothers Floodlight made of metal. brass and glassBrandt Brothers - Makers - Melbournepuffing billy, brandt brothers floodlight

This trophy was sponsored by Albert Batty in recognition of Russell Mockridge - an Olympic cyclist who was a member of the GWCC. He died in a tragic accident at an early age during a road race in Melbourne.This trophy is in memory of Russell Mockridge.Large trophy made of perspex, wood and gold coloured plastic. The wooden base has wording embossed in gold coloured lettering. On top of the base sits 3 cyclists on columns, together with two perplex panels with wooden top and another cyclist on a trophy placed above the wooden top."SPONSORED BY ALBERT BATTY/GEELONG WEST CYCLING CLUB/RUSSELL MOCKRIDGE/MEMORIAL ROAD RACE/PERPETUAL TROPHY"albert batty; geelong west cycling club; russell mockridge; road race;

Small bowl-dish with rim. Brown daisy pattern.Glo-White-Ironstone / crown symbol / Alfred Meakin / Englandplate, bowl, meakin