Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, gableroof LH side, bullnose verandah, wooden fence, one chimney. On back of photo ' Ferguson, 21 Russell Street, Bendigo.£ 500. ' £525 for house, and £600 for whole of land through to Houston St. 24.7.34' Stamped with T.C. Watts & Son. Sticker attached to bottom of photo board ' April 1929, 21 Russell Street, Bendigo. £750'Frank A. Jeffree, Photo, Bendigo Victoria.place, building, residential, t c watts, real estate

Contract of sale dated 23rd August, 1957 between Mr. E. M. Hope (vendor) and Mr. L. W. & Mrs G. E. Pearmain. Solicitor for vendor: Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer, Williamson Street Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: Lot 5 Lindsay Street, Kangaroo Flat being lot 5 on plan of subdivision in red ink no. A167046 part of allotment 4 section 23 township of Kangaroo Flat. Price 3,200 pounds. Attached Statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act 1956 and Engagement or appointment in writing pursuant to section 33 of the estate agents act 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 5th February, 1957 between Mr. D. J. & Mrs. D. N. Watt (vendor) and Mr. A.H. Pappos (purchaser) Solicitor for vendor: Hogan & Hogan, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Hogan & Hogan, Bendigo. Property: piece of land being allotment 78 section C land described in certificate of title volume 3657 folio 393, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings and erections on the said land, also all linos, blinds and light fittings and shades. Price 1,700 pounds. Attached statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act, 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 19th June, 1956 between Mrs. L. A. E. Ham & Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees Executors and Agency Company (vendor) and Mr. R. G. & Mrs. T. Perl. Solicitor for vendor: Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bendigo. Property: piece of land being Crown allotment3 and part of Crown allotment 1 section 130C land described in certificate of title volume 3525 folio 865, together with all improvements thereon including all blinds. Price: 4,600 pounds. Attached 3 hand written notes.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Cream satin "slipper" shape with a cream 1cm satin ribbon loop, 30 cm long attached cream looped braid, 1 cm wide edges the slipper, and a small cream cotton orange blossom flower is stitched at the point where the ribbon loop is attached to the slipper, with a loop and two "tails".costume accessories, female, wedding slipper charm

Buff coloured statement. On top of statement 'Mr. C.O. Pieper, Inglewood, dr to Stilwell's, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Phone 117' To account rendered 15/9. Green receipt attached to bottom of account, dated 26/5/1937.business, retail, stilwell's furnishers

Cream nylon (?) ribbon, 1.5 cm wide, wrapped around a flexible (possibly cardboard) horseshoe shape eleven cm long X 10 cm wide. A "stem" of cream rosebuds, studded with four teardrop shaped pearls, is stitched to the face of the horseshoe. A loop of the ribbon, 47.5 cm long, is attached for the bride's arm. This is finished with two loops, seven cm and six cm long, falling in the centre of the horse-shoe.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Cream satin ribbon, ruched over a flexible, possibly cardboard, horse-shoe shape. Three way orange blossom flowers, and one stiffened fabric leaf, are attached with a 1.5cm wide satin ribbon to the right hand side of the horse-shoe. A loop of the same ribbon, 26cm long is attached at the top of the horse-shoe. A small card attached reads: from REX and ANN.From REX and ANN LEEcostume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Flexible, possibly cardboard, horse-shoe shape, covered with cream satin ribbon. A narrow embroidered ribbon, .75 cm wide is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a looped bow. This ribbon loop is 57 cm long.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Large horse-shoe shape - flexible, possibly cardboard, covered with 4.5 cm wide cream ribbon, overlaid with gathered tulle. A 1.00 cm wide nylon ribbon forms a 50 cm loop for the bride's arm, and is finished at the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a sprig of waxed orange blossom. A card is attached - refer below to wording.To Merle and Jack, wishing you both happiness in the years to come, With love and kisses, Eileen.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Large horse-shoe covered in a tube of ruched, cream satin, trimmed on the outer edge, (and the seam of the tube) with narrow cotton lace. A 2.5cm satin ribbon loop, 60 cm long, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a 2.5 cm diameter, pink cotton rose. Some stitchery at the bottom left hand side of the horse -shoe would suggest that there was once , another rosebud there.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Cream satin ribbon 4.5 cm wide ruched over a flexible frame. A 44 cm long loop of cream ribbon 1.5cm wide attaches at the top of the horse-shoe. A spray of waxed orange blossom, and two fabric leaves are attached to the top front of the horse-shoe.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Contract of sale dated 28th November between Mr. E. S. Harrison (vendor) and Mr. L. J. Tuena. Solicitor for vendor: E. S. Cahill & son View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: H. E. Every, Dispensatory Walk, Bendigo. Property: 529 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo being land held under right No. 4703 registered in the books of the lands office at Bendigo under land 9residence areas) act 1955 being situated in section 139C Hargreaves Street, Bendigo about 69 links north easterly from Violet Street Bendigo with a frontage of 50 links to Hargreaves Street by a depth of 200 links, together with dwelling house and all improvements, also all blinds, curtains, floor coverings and electric light fittings and shades and gas stove. Price: 1,600 pounds. Attached: statement pursuant to section 34 and engagement or appointment in writing pursuant to section 33 of the estate agents act, 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Large horse-shoe, covered in 5 cm wide ribbon. A 55 cm loop of cream 1.0 cm wide nylon ribbon for hanging, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a spray of waxed orange blossom - two flowers, four buds, and two fabric leaves.To Merle, wishing you a married life of Happiness and Joy. With love from Bartina.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Contract of sale dated 16th December, 1957 between Mr. L. A. Pitson (vendor) and Mr. P. W. & Mrs. E. R. Tieman (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: E. C. Cohen, Victoria Lane, Bendigo. Property: Lot 28 Specimen Hill Road, Bendigo being lot 28 on plan of subdivision no. 40766 lodged in the office of titles and being part of Crown allotment 32 section 61. Price: 275 pounds. Attached: statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 17th October, 1957 between Mr. E. Buckland (vendor) and Mr. T. J. M. & J. C. B. Tweed (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor and purchaser: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 163 King Street, Bendigo being Crown allotment 96A section C Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo land described in certificate of title volume 4354 folio 608. Price: 650 pounds. Attached: statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act 1956 and engagement or appointment in writing pursuant to section 33 of the estate agents act 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 19th September, 1957 between Mrs. M. D. Murray - Mrs. J. F. McDonald (vendors) and Mr. J. N. Taafe (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: H. E. Every view Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Hogan & Hogan, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 240 Queen Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 9 section 138C City of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst described in certificate of title volume 3041 folio 154 together with the dwelling house and all other erections thereon. Price: 1,175 pounds. Attached: statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act 1956 and authority and conditions for public auction.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Black and white photograph, 3 children pictured in Conservatory Gardens. Attached to back, Advertiser description: Tanya, 14, Matthew, Is, and Jerome (12) Leonaro prepare for their upcoming competition.recreations, sports, judo, judo, martial arts, conservatory gardens

Black long-sleeved ladies’ silk blouse. High round neckline at front with V shaped lace insert from throat to bust line. Stand up lace and net collar. Top edge of collar is trimmed with pink ribbon piping and gathered cream coloured lace. There are three strips of brown tape attached vertically to the collar at each shoulder and front RHS of collar to hold plastic strips to support the collar in upright position. One piece of plastic still in place. On either side of centre front are vertical panels of pintucks with knife pleats on either side facing inwards. There are three small pink decorative buttons (1 cm) below the throat and another group of three buttons 10 cm below the first group. The top has a back opening fastened with 10 press studs. The back has two vertical panels of pintucks and knife pleats. The long sleeves have cuffs at the wrist (5 cm) with U-shaped split on upper side. Each cuff has three decorative pink buttons on one side of the U-shaped split. The lower edge of each cuff is trimmed with black lace (5 - 6 cm) that falls over the wrist. Machine stitched.costume, female evening, black silk top

Long sleeved pink silk bodice lined with pink and mauve cotton fabric. Front of bodice made of pieces with a centre seam. Centre panel insert of cream coloured embroidered net narrowing from 28 cms across high neckline to 18 cms at waist. Five black velvet bows are attached vertically at centre front from below the throat, 6 cms apart. Velvet bows hand stitched to centre front. Front panel has rounded shape dipping below the waist. On either side of front insert are two wide vertical tucks Stand up collar of embroidered net (6 cms) has two pieces of wire inserted at LHS of back opening and in front of LH shoulder. Matching wire pieces on RHS are missing. Wire pieces are hand stitched in place. The bodice has a back opening fastened with six buttons and button holes plus a hook and eye at the top below the collar. One button is missing. Buttons are white with wheel spoke pattern. Strip of hemmed silk fabric is tied to the top buttonhole. Cotton lining consists of four pieces across the back and two pieces across the front with centre seam and two darts on either side. Full gathered set in sleeves from the shoulder are gathered into a tightly fitted 20 cm lower sleeve just below the elbow. The upper sleeve has a fitted lining of mauve cotton fabric shaped to the elbow and then forming the fitted sleeve along the lower arm. The fitted lower sleeves are covered with cream coloured embroidered net and have a 10 cm opening on outer edge fastened with three buttons and button holes. Hand and machine stitched.costume, female daywear, silk bodice

Floor length dress of royal blue silk fabric with a metallic thread forming a tinsel like pattern. There is a V neck at front with a high round neck at the back. The bodice front is made from two pieces with a centre seam. The bodice is attached to midriff panel of royal blue satin. At the front the bodice is gathered slightly onto the panel with a V shape at t centre front of the panel. At the hip line centre front the midriff panel narrows and then widens and the panel extends to the hem. The centre panel is divided and has a godet insert in the centre. Fifteen decorative fabric covered buttons with roulette loops are attached at centre of midriff panel. The back of the bodice is one piece is gathered slightly into a high waisted skirt made up of four gored pieces. The side opening (21 cm) at the waist on the LHS has three metal hooks with cotton loops and two press studs. The long sleeves are set in with lily point finish at the wrist. The underside of the sleeve at the wrist has ten decorative fabric covered buttons with roulette loops. Machine and hand stitched.costume, female daywear, blue silk dress

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 9th June, 1948 between Mrs. E. Howie (vendor) and Mr. L. Thirlwell (purchaser). Property: land situate in Golden Square, having a frontage of approx. 99 feet to Chum Street by a depth of approx. 100 feet, held under residence licence 0588/129, together with 2 roomed wood and cement sheet dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 160 pounds. Attached letter dated 13th July, 1948 and signed by Mrs. Howie instructing solicitors Williams, Watson& James to pay Messrs. Hume and Iser the sum of 75 pounds, 12 shillings and 3 pence from sale of property.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

White fine cotton short sleeved blouse. The front is made of two pieces with a front opening. Each side has two darts from the waist and are slightly gathered at centre front. The front has a V shaped neckline with a border from the shoulder. The border is made up of three rows of cotton featuring drawn work patterns and embroidered flowers. The back is made of two pieces with a centre seam. The front and back pieces are attached to a casing that is attached to a peplum. The neckline is edged with lace at front and back. The front opening is fastened with three buttons and buttonholes plus three cotton tapes threaded through casings around the neckline and around the waist above the peplum.costume, female daywear, cotton blouse

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 10th January, 1948 between Mrs. E. L. Gunn (vendor) and Mr. K. C. Turner (purchaser). Property: land situate No. 90 Ophir Street corner Rowan street, Bendigo, at present occupied by Mr. Sharp as tenant, being allotment 20 section 22S Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo land described in right to occupy residence area No. 4873, together with 6 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings on said land, except any of such outbuildings belonging to the tenant. Price: 450 pounds. Attached 3 hand written notes and 1 typed detailing repairs done to the property.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Buff coloured invoice issued to Mr. C. Pieper, wholesale merchant, by H.V. Pulfer, merchant, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Invoice dated 1/12/37. Receipt attached for £2/8/6bendigo, business, h.v. pulfer

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th April, 1946 between Mr. G. W. Raines (vendor) and Mr. A. W. J. Tippett (purchaser). Property: land situate No. 13 Rosalind Street, Bendigo part of Crown allotment 10 section 82C Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 5891 folio 1178092, together with right of carriage way, 5 roomed weatherboard and brick dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 350 pounds. Attached insurance renewal certificate issued by the Central Insurance Company.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Pale green statement issued by The Cohn Bros. Victoria Brewery Co. Ltd., Cordial Branch, Bridge Street,Bendigo, on 31 March, 1937, to Mr. C.O. Pieper, Fruiterer, Inglewood. Receipt 2394 G attached.bendigo, business, cohn bros victoria brewery co. ltd.

Contract of sale of land dated 3rd April, 1957 between Mrs. J. O. Dean (vendor) and Mr. H. A. & Mrs. F. M. Smith (purchaser). Property: land being Crown allotment 362 section A Parish of Sandhurst city of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 6578 folio 484 and situate No. 134 Inglewood Road, Golden Square, together with all buildings thereon, also all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and shades and electric stove. Price 2,700 pounds. Attached 2 copies of statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents' act 1956, copy of Engagement or appointment in writing pursuant to section 33 of the estate agents' act 1956 and a letter dated 9th April, 1957 signed by solicitors Watson, James, Rogers stating they received from H.A. & S. R. Wilkinson permissive occupancy title No. W54491 in the name of Roy Clifford Dean.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate