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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'FOR THE EMPIRE. THE LAST POST. MAJOR MURDOCH NISH MACKAY LLM.'
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'FOR THE EMPIRE. THE LAST POST...Lydia Chancellor...World war 1 major murdoch nish mackay Lydia Chancellor ...Two copies of a white soft covered book titled, 'For The Empire. The Last Post.' On the inside front cover are the words, ' Major Murdoch Nish Mackay, LLM. Scholar and Patriot.' Forward by G. Mackay the father of Murdoch. One copy has some personal signatures. Cambridge Press, Bendigo. C.1917. 44 pgs. [photos]. In recent years someone has researched Mackay, and the printed sheets have been included here.Cambridge Press, Bendigo. C.1917.world war 1, major murdoch nish mackay, lydia chancellor, world war 1, memorials, major murdoch nish mackay llm., soldiers, war -
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Programme - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH CHILDREN'S PICNIC RAVENSWOOD 1915, 1915
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH Children's Picnic Ravenswood 1915 Saturday October 23 1915 Programme and costs. Written on the bottom is 'Father and Geo donated all the (eats ?) above.bendigo, history, churches -
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Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO TAPESTRY NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, 1973
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO TAPESTRY NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Tapestrys weaved by Polished born artist Mrs Sonya Carrington-Zakrzewska. Bendigo Advertiser Sat Oct 13 1973bendigo, history, churches -
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Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO TAPESTRY PHOTO, 1974
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Sacred Heart ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo Photo of two new tapestries for the wall of the church. Tapestrys weaved by Polished born artist Mrs Sonya Carrington-Zakrzewska. 13 May 1974bendigo, history, churches -
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Programme - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: VICTORIAN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR UNION OFFICIAL PROGRAMME OF THE JUBILEE CONVENTION BENDIGO 1939, 1939
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: VICTORIAN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Victorian Christian Endeavour... BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Victorian Christian Endeavour Union Official Programme of the Jubilee Convention Bendigo 1889-1939 Bendigo June 10, 11, 12 Headquarters Forest Steet Bendigo Methodist Churchbendigo, history, bendigo churches -
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Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU, 1962
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP Menu Front Cover... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP Menu Front Cover ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP Menu Front Cover Colour print of Koala in a gum tree and mountains in the background. Inside: Drins and Food Menus. Enroute Auckland to Suva Thursday May 31 1962 -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO METHODIST CHURCH CIRCUITS PLAN OF SERVICES 1964, 1964
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Bendigo Methodist Church... BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Bendigo Methodist Church Circuits Plan of Services February, March, April 1964 for the following churches: Wesley (Forest Street) Mackenzie Street Arnold Street Golden Square Quarry Hillbendigo, history, bendigo churches -
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Pamphlet - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH REQUEST FOR DONATIONS FOR THE JUBILEE YEAR 1923, 1922
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH Request for Donations for the jubilee Year 1923 (3 Copies) Small pamphlet requesting donations, a letter and a photo of the church interior at Golden Square 10th November 1922bendigo, history, churches -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SMALL BIBLE, NEW TESTAMENT, 1900s
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SMALL BIBLE, NEW TESTAMENT...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SMALL BIBLE, NEW TESTAMENT... BENDIGO History LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SMALL BIBLE, NEW ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SMALL BIBLE, NEW TESTAMENT The new testament. Printed: Oxford: Printed at the University Press for the British and Foreign Bible society. In pencil: Jessie Anderson, Bright Street Eaglehawk Writing in ink: Agnes ???bendigo, history -
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Photograph - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGONIAN SOCIETY GROUP OF PEOPLE IN PARK, 1900s
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGONIAN SOCIETY GROUP OF...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Group of people in park, two... BENDIGO History LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Group of people ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Group of people in park, two rows. Two women in the front row are holding up a banner with Bendigonian Socity written on it. Ink stamp on rear: B.Seppard Photographer 3 Marcaret Street Canterburybendigo, history -
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Pamphlet - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH 100 YEARS OF SERVICE PROGRAM, 1972
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH 100 YEARS OF SERVICE PROGRAM An invitation to return and meet with old friends and worship on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th april 1972 A program for both the Saturday and Sunday is included.bendigo, history -
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Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO TAPESTRY NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, 1973
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO TAPESTRY Newspaper Article with attached notes from Mrs Carrington Tapestrys weaved by Polished born artist Mrs Sonya Carrington-Zakrzewska. Sept 12 1973 Progress Press (Hawthorn)bendigo, history, churches -
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Programme - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE DISTRICT MEMORIAL SERVICE 1918 PROGRAM, 1918
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE DISTRICT...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE DISTRICT... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE DISTRICT MEMORIAL SERVICE 1918 Program (2 Copies) For those who have fallen in the service of their country, Golden Square Reserve. Weather permitting or Golden Square Methodist Church Sunday 5th May 1918bendigo, history, churches -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 1872-1972 BOOKLET, 1972
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 1872-1972 BOOKLET (3 Copies) Seven page booklet on the history of the church. Included are notes written about the church from the Bendigo advertiser April 6th 1873bendigo, history, churches -
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Domestic Object - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION - CHINA SWAN VASE
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION - CHINA SWAN VASE... of Lydia Chancellor who said it had been a wedding present... Taraxville Golden Square, the home of Lydia Chancellor who said ...Large China vase made in England in the shape of a white Swan with black and lemon detailing. Contains card with wording - This Swan ornament is from Taraxville Golden Square, the home of Lydia Chancellor who said it had been a wedding present to herself and her Husband.Made In England No4ornaments, ceramic, vase -
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Newsletter - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH LETTER TO PARISHIONERS FROM THE TRUSTEES, 1928
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH Letter to parishioners from the trustees Small cardboard printed 'To Members and Friend' Appealing for funds for the upkeep of the church and the program for the Church anniversary on 6th May. From G.A.Pethard, Trustte Golden Square April 1928bendigo, history, churches -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH STEWARDSHIP REVIEW 1966, 1923
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH Stewardship Review 1966 Pages contain: list of achievements, our further needs, an estimate for the next three years. Why should I give? How much should I give? Why make a pledge?bendigo, history, bendigo churches -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: KYNETON WESLEYAN CHURCH CHOIR PRESENTATION 1896, 1896
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: KYNETON WESLEYAN CHURCH CHOIR...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: KYNETON WESLEYAN CHURCH CHOIR... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: KYNETON WESLEYAN CHURCH CHOIR ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: KYNETON WESLEYAN CHURCH CHOIR PRESENTATION 1896 Small gold colour printed sheet 'Presented to Miss Neck byt the members of the Kyneton Wesleyan Church Choir as a small token of their esteem and appreciation of her services as organist. October 6th 1896 -
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Programme - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY 1962 PROGRAMME, 1962
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School Anniversary 1962 Programme October 19th 1962 An article from the Bendigo advertiser is pasted onto one of the pages 11/10/62 about the 20th century folk mass planned for the anniversary.bendigo, history, churches -
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Souvenir - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SOUVENIR OF A GREAT HISTORICAL EVENT THE UNION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH CONSUMMATED IN MELBOURNE, 1902
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SOUVENIR OF A GREAT HISTORICAL...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SOUVENIR OF A GREAT HISTORICAL... BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SOUVENIR OF A GREAT HISTORICAL EVENT THE UNION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH CONSUMMATED IN MELBOURNE February 25th 1902 Published by the Spectator Publishing Co. Propietary Ltd. 270 Post Office Place, Melbpourne. Contains notes and photographs of the history of the Methodist Unio in Australia.bendigo, history, bendigo churches -
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Souvenir - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH A SOUVENIR OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S DEMONSTRATION, 1923
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH A SOUVENIR OF THE YOUNG PEOPLE'S DEMONSTRATION A Certificate with photo of the church; its exterior and interior. Erected 1873 to seat 1500. In recognition of the Special gift placed on the Jubilee Stone, April 1st 1923 by Lydia Pethard G.A. Treasurerbendigo, history, bendigo churches -
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Programme - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: METHODIST CHURCH OF AUSTRALASIA VICTORIA AND TASMANIAN CONFERENCE OPENING OF THE EXTENSIONS TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, 1959
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: METHODIST CHURCH OF...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Methodist Church... BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Methodist Church of Australasia Victoria and Tasmanian Conference Opening of the Extensions to the Sunday School Opening and dedication of the Extensions and renovations to the Sunday School Building at Golden Square Victoria 20th September 1959 at 3pm by the minister of the church The Rev. F. V. Winn, B.A.bendigo, history, bendigo churches -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH BOOK 'THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH', 1977
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH BOOK 'THE HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH' Written by Geo Doneau Esq. 1977 Edited by N.G. Woodman Chapters: The Building The ministers The Choir and organ The Sunday School society class and local Preachers Prominet Laymenbendigo, history, bendigo churches -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH MEMBERS OF THE JUBILLEE LEAGUE, 1923
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH Members of the Jubillee League. (2 Copies) On front of document: Two photos. One of church exterior and one of Interior. Contains a breakdown of the Jubilee Leagure fundraiser 7th April 1923 and on the rear is a list of donors alogn with their amounts donated.bendigo, history, bendigo churches -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA BENDIGO WEST PARISH FOREST ST CONGREGATION LETTER, 1993
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE UNITING CHURCH IN...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: The Uniting Church... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: The Uniting ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: The Uniting Church in Australia Bendigo West Parish Forest St Congregation Letter To the Congregation Members 12th August 1993 from Ruth Hosking Secretary, Council of Elders. A Comprehensive description of a proposed outreach ageny of the Uniting Church to be known as 'Bendigo Uniting Church Outreach'bendigo, history, churches -
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Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU, 1966
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU On the front ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU On the front cover is a print of three flowers and fern leaf. Words are: Motonave 'Angelina Laura' Inside on the left is the italian Dinner Menu and on the right hand side English Dinner Menu. 22nd Aug 1966 On the rear is the cruise line flag and writing: Geo 111 and Mary Sep 1966 -
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Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CRUISE SHIP MENU...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Cruise Ship Menu Front... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Cruise Ship Menu Front: Painted ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Cruise Ship Menu Front: Painted sketch of a cruise ship P&O Lines Oriana Inside Pages: Dinner and drinks menu On the rear cover are the technical details of the 'Oriana' and the meaning of the name Oriana.. Writing on the back cover 'from Mr and Mrs H. Guest' Printed on the Isler of Wight, England, by J Arthur Dixon Ltd. -
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Journal - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE CHURCH COMMITTEE, 1872
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH Quarterly Meeting of the Church Committee Handwritten April 19th 1872 - List of those present including the Reverand John Harcourt. Setting stipends for the year. On the rear of the notes a lettetrhead: George A. Pethard, Robinvale Account Orchardist Producer of Citrus and Dried Fruits Telephone (Kangaroo Flat) 9425 Hight Stree Golden Square Bendigobendigo, history, churches -
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Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: LODGE LEATHER CASE OWNED BY BROTHER E.A.HOUGHTON, 19
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: LODGE LEATHER CASE OWNED BY...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: LODGE Leather Case owned... BENDIGO History churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: LODGE ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: LODGE Leather Case owned by Brother E.A.Houghton Handritten Notes Edmund Arthur Houghton was born in Queenscliff. He enlisted WW1 1914 RTA 28/1/1916 Married Ada Johnson 1917 Father of Edmund Died 5/1/1962 at Balwyn 244 Bevan St. On the case is inscribed Bro. E.A.Houghton Brunswick St John's Lodge No 78bendigo, history, churches -
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Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MRS M PETHARD OBITUARY
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MRS M PETHARD OBITUARY... of Lydia Chancellor. Photo of Mrs. M. Pethard in article. Miriam... of Lydia Chancellor. Photo of Mrs. M. Pethard in article. Miriam ...Newspaper clipping, (no date written, but probably Bendigo Advertiser, 1945) obituary for Mrs. Miriam Pethard, the mother of Lydia Chancellor. Photo of Mrs. M. Pethard in article. Miriam was born on the Bendigo goldfield to her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Peatling. The family arrived in Melbourne, after a six months sailing ship journey, spent two years in Melbourne and then travelled on to the Bendigo goldfield by bullock wagon 'where they arrived just two years after the discovery of gold', settling in Long Gully. Miriam married George Pethard in 1879 at Bagshot. They then lived 'firstly in Ballarat, later Numurkah and Kyneton.' George Pethard established the Tarax brewing business in Bendigo. Miriam and George had a family of two sons (Cr. G.A. pethard, Mr. William Pethard of Melbourne, and one daughter living, Mrs. Lydia Chancellor. Another daugher, Matron Agnes Wilson 'died two years ago'