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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce Minutes Book Volume 6, 1940 to 1948
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce. Green covers with light brown leather binding and corners. Red and gold label on spine "MINUTES". 286pp. First entry 18 November 1940 to 8 November 1948. From 10 December 1945 the minutes were recorded on typewritten sheets and pasted into the Minutes book.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection -
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Administrative record - Land Sales Register
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields land ...Large cloth bound ledger, hard board cover, front and back. Over a hundred pages not all numbered. Handwritten. Dates from 1906 - 1922. ledger filled with names, addresses, financial details, and glued in posters of land sales associated with clients. Castlemaine is listed as the area for the ledger and also St Anaud, Maryborough, Avoca, Inglewood, Dunolly, Daylesford, Maldon, Heathcote, Woodend. Scratched on the front cover is a faded reading of 'Castlemaine.' Written onto the spine is written in blue texta, 'Land Sales, C'Maine,' and also '8.6.1906 to 23.2.1922.' land sales, register, castlemaine -
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Booklet - Booklet record of an interview with Alf Ryall
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Alf ...Booklet of typed record of an interview with Alf Ryall regarding properties in Strathfieldsaye dated 13/05/2001, contains B&W copies of photographs of properties. Record of Historic buildings in Strathfieldsaye surviving in 2001.alf ryall, interview, strathfieldsaye, buildings -
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Financial record - Share register of the Spring Gully Freehold mine
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...The register records the purchases and sales of shares in the Spring Gully Freehold mine company. Individual names are listed and the date of purchase and sale are recorded against the names. The dates covered are fom 1900 to 1914Large share register book. Brown hardcover with the words ''share register'' printed on the spine. The book has 251 double pages, only the first 73 are used. share register, mining, spring gully freehold -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industries Minutes and Membership Records, 1977-1985
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Black Foolscap Lever Arch File containing typed records of the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industries. loose leaf template pages. Dated from May 9, 1977 - September 9, 1985. Includes Minutes, Finance reports, Annual reports and member lists.history, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection, chamber of commerce and industries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Presentation to Strathfieldsaye State Primary School
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Typed notes by Sister Mary Ignatius for her presentation to Grades 5 and 6 students at Strathfieldsaye State School 26th February 1998. A4 pages. B&W.classroom notes, strathfieldsaye primary school -
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Document - Mining Wages Book, 1913 to 1914
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Mining' Wages Book "for fortnight Ending" (Mine unknown) Ruled pages for Name. Occupation, Day and Dateshistory, bendigo, mining -
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Pamphlet - Two small pamphlets. One titled Bendigo for holidays and health, the other Bendigo for industry
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Advertising material promoting the City of BendigoOne pamphlet as at the top Bendigo for industry, Bendigo the northern capital of Victoria, with a drawing of a rising sun. Under a black and white aerial photo of Pall Mall with the soldier's memorial in the foreground and the words: City of trees and sunshine, distributing centre to the golden north at the bottom. The other Bendigo for holidays and health, Bendigo the northern capital of Victoria. An aerial view of the City and the words The city of sunshine and trees, the gateway of the north.advertising, bendigo -
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Document - Correspondence re Joseph Teague, 7th May 1987
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Joseph Edward Teague (1859 -1925) Son of John and Annie Ellison, Joseph was born at Heathcote. Joined the police force in 1890 and had the number 4324. He served at several stations including Elmore and Strathfieldsaye. During his career he received several commendations for arrests and convictions. He left the Police Force in 1912 and died 112/11/1925. He is buried at Fawkner cemetery Two documents. A letter providing the Police Service record of Joseph Teague (1890 - 1912) from Victorian Police to Joseph's sister (Sister Mary Teague) and recollection of his granddaughter sister Mary Smith 25th March 1998 for the Strathfieldsaye 125th Anniversary 1998 recollections of Sister Mary Teague following the 125th Anniversary celebrations of StrathfieldsayeJoseph Teague served at Strathfieldsaye Police Station (26/09/1902 - 5/04/1911)police service record, joseph teague, police stations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Strathfieldsaye buildings
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...B&W typed and photocopied sheets of Strathfieldsaye buildings. Two typed pages and ten pages of photocopied photographs (seven coloured and ten B&W photos). Information gained during discussions with Alf Ryall in 1997, during 125 years celebrations of Education at Strathfieldsaye Primary School.strathfieldsaye, local buidings., history -
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Document - Borough of Eaglehawk, 1856
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...The Borough of Eaglehawk was a local government area which covered the northwestern suburbs of the regional city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The borough covered an area of 14.54 square kilometers, and existed from 1862 until 1994.Borough of Eaglehawk Acts and Ordinances in force in Victoria edited by Travers Adamson, Esq,. Volume 2, Publish by authority. Melbourne Printed by John Ferres, Government Printers, 1856history, bendigo, mining, borough of eaglehawk, acts and ordinances -
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Document - Mining Wages Book, Aug 1906 to Jan 1907
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Fortuna Hustlers Mine Wages Time Book Ruled pages for Name. Occupation, Day and Dateshistory, bendigo, mining -
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Booklet - Cricket Club records
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...The booklet outline the conditions for participation in the 1st and 2nd rate junior cricket clubs' challenge cups, the rules of competition, the rules on matches and rules on protests and disputesBendigo Sports' Depot 1st and 2nd rate junior cricket clubs' challenge cups, 1893-94 Six pages booklet with brown coverjunior cricket clubs, bendigo sports depot, challenge cups -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - T.C. Watts and Son rent book
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Thomas Couch Watts c. 1865 - 30/10/1914 was a Bendigo Real Estate Agent, initially in View St and later at 253 Mitchell Street. He married Alice Maud Glasier in 1888. His son Raymond Leigh Watts b. 1894 was admitted as a partner in the business in 1915 when he qualified as an Insurance Agent. Raymond died in 1929 aged 35. Thomas became an auctioneer and Real Estate Agent c. 1904 after initially running a book and stationery store in View Street with his brother Edward. Thomas and his family resided at "Ottawa" in Rowan Street, Bendigo.Green hardcover ledger book. The ledger has 354 pages and it lists the name, addresses and the amount of rent received. The period covered is from 1940 to 1958Two stamps on the first two pages with the name T.C. Watts and son 253 Mitchell Street Bendigo & Districtestate agent, rent book -
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Book - Geographical dictionary
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...The Gazetteer presents an extensive a to z list of Victorian towns and villages, lakes, rivers and creeks, islands, bays, hills and mountains, runs and other localities and features. Entries include latitude and longitude, populations, proximity to other towns, local industries, coach and mail runs, hotels, churches and schools.Bailliere's Victorian Gazetteer and road guide containing the most recent and accurate information as to every place in the colony. Brown hardcover book, on the spine: Victorian Gazetteer with map 1865. The first and last pages are advertisements. The book has 442 pages listing every place in the colony. The map is not included. Compiled by Robert P. Whitworth. Published by Bailliere, Regent Street Unreadable name on first page and the name of F. Houston in blue pen on first page geographic dictionary, colony of victoria -
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Manual - Set of five manuals: Theory Carpentry, Solid Geometry, Uniform Building Regulations
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...The donor's father (William Clarence Christopher) was born in 1906 in Williamson Street, Bendigo and was schooled at the Bendigo School of Mines. The notebook on theoretical Carpentry must date from around 1920 when he was an apprentice. His brother James Charles Christopher was a teacher, the Solid Geometry drawings date from 1925-1932 and were submitted by students at Ballarat Junior Technical school. The book od building regulations was used by William Clarence in the 1940's and 50's while employed as a building foreman at Braybrook by Industrial Engineering Ltd.The manuals are covered with brown paper and the title in red or black texter on the front. The theory Carpentry is handwritten, the three Solid Geometry are made up of individual drawings and the Uniform Building Regulations is printed.technical books, school of mines -
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Document - Jonathan Harris / Axedale
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Jonathan Harris was born in Sussex England in 1822. His father Jonathan Snr was transported to Australia and his wife obtained permission to follow him as a free settler when Jonathan jnr was about 7 yrs.In 1842, Jonathan snr (who held a ticket of leave) and his son Jonathan Jnr were found guilty of theft and transported to Tasmania. Family history suggests that following his term, Jonathan jnr became a police detective before returning to Victoria. He and his wife had a store at Third White Hill in Bendigo and one day while walking to Eaglehawk, Jonathan found a rich vein of gold in what was to become the Hustlers Mine. He took large samples to England for crushing and subsequently sold his claim. Upon returning to Melbourne he conducted a business before taking up land at Axedale. He farmed here, including the growing of apples up until his death 20/7/1881. His efforts must have been successful as following his death the sale of property at Axedale included two pieces of land that each had two cottages that had been rented out. Jonathan was also on the board of the Axedale School.An 8 page document detailing the life of Axedale man Jonathan Harris.view street, house, goldfield -
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Document - Fortuna Villa - The Past and the Future
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Theodore Batterstedt and his father bought five acres of land on which they built a quartz crushing mill and a two storied, 8 roomed home in 1855. In 1869 they added 2 large rooms to each floor. In 1870 they sold the property to George Lansell. Further additions and renovations too place in 1888' 1890, 1900 and 1907. In 1942 the largely derelict building was compulsorily acquired by the army to house the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company and later the Army Survey Regiment.A 2 page document detailing the history of George Lansell's 'Fortuna' estate.george lansell, fortuna, military -
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Document - Lydia Chancellor (Pethard)
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Lydia Chancellor (1889-Dec 1979) Her parents were George Pethard and Miriam Peatling. George founded Tarax soft drinks in Numurkah in 1898 before moving to Bendigo in 1902 and establishing a brewing factory there. He also built the home "Taraxville" in Panton St. The factory ceased operation in Bendigo during WW1. After the war, the firm was re-established by George jnr, brewing in Melbourne. Lydia married Norman George Chancellor in 1924 but he died 2 yrs later. Lydia returned to Bendigo to care for her mother and began an extensive collection of Toby jugs. She donated 100 jugs to the Bendigo Art Gallery in 1973. She broadcast weekly on 3BO under the name "Chance" and in this capacity, she delivered tennis results and notesA paper detailing the life of Lydia Pethard, Tarax Cola and her contributions to the Bendigo Art Gallery and Tennis/tarax, bendigo art gallery, lydia chancellor -
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Administrative record - The Land Act 1869
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...The Victorian Parliament passed Land Acts in 1860, 1862 and 1869, which offered settlers land within defined agricultural areas. Settlers paid for half of an allotment on selection at a uniform price of £1 per acre and paid rent on the other half for usually 7 years. By the end of the period, to obtain title to the land, settlers would have had to pay the balance of the purchase price and make certain improvements. (from Wikipedia)Blue book missing front cover, some loose pages. The book contains amendments to the land act 1869. throughout the book there are handwritten notes with names and localitiesRed pen mark at the front Land(?) 869. some of the nameswriten are: Sanderson, O'Brien, H. Jackson, R. Wharton, W. Porter, J. Stewart, Foley and Mortonland act, victorian legislation -
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Mixed media - Emu Creek Bush Band Collection: one photograph of the Melbourne Caledonian Band, one photograph of the Bendigo Caledonian Band and three musical notations of reels
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Emu ...6917.15a contains two photographs The first photo is titled 'The Melbourne Caledonian Band' and depicts a large orchestra dating from 1906. The second photo dating from 1905 depicts four pipers of the Bendigo Caledonian Band. All are dressed in Scottish Highland attire. 6917.15b contains three dance reels with handwritten musical notations. The first reel is titled 'The Deil amang the Tailors' and is three brackets long. The second reel is titled 'The Miller O'Drone' and is four brackets long. The third reel is titled 'Reel O'Tulloch' and is three brackets long.emu creek bush band, melbourne caledonian band, bendigo caledonian band, highland reels -
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Document - Reminiscences of Bendigo by The Almanac
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...David Scott had been apprenticed to Henry Jackson and Sons, ironmongers. On completion of his apprenticeship in 1868 he moved to Melbourne.A collection of humorous short stories from the early days of Bendigo involving local schools and workplaces.david scott, henry jackson and sons, bendigo senior college -
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Document - Recent Discovery of Human Remains near Goornong
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...In reprisal for the deaths of five aboriginals of the Taurigurung tribe, aboriginals killed James Neill, hutkeeper and Hugh Bryan, shepherd on 22/5/1832. These men worked on an outstation of Campaspe Plains sheep run owned by Capt. Charles Hutton. The outstation was at Wild Duck Creek. At the same time the aboriginals stole 700 sheep. In response, Hutton led a party that killed 40 aboriginals and found most of the sheep. Another raid with mounted police killed another six. Campaspe Plains was sold in the early 1840's and was broken up into smaller pastoral leases.A collection of three local Police papers detailing the discovery of the human remains of the early settlers James Neill the Hutkeeper and the Shepard Hugh Bryan and the detailed report of their passing caused by local Aboriginals who were threatened by recent expansion.hugh bryan, james neill, police -
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Administrative record - Acts of Parliament Victorian Statutes Vol 1 A-E - Borough of Eaglehawk
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Black hardcover book. On the front in gold letters ''Borough of Eaglehawk. On the spine Victorian Statutes, Vol 1 A-E. Contents: Chronological table, historical table of legislation for or in Victoria, table of acts in Vol. 1. The book has 1022 pages. Printed in Melbourne by john Ferres, government printer, 1866Inside front cover sticker: J.K. Robshaw, stationer and printer, Pall Mall, Sandhurstvictorian legislation, acts of parliament, borough of eaglehawk, 1866 -
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Document - Letter book 1865
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...George Langford esq. was appointed to the land office at Echuca in 1865.Beige coloured book with sticky tape in binding. This cover has been placed over original cover. The book contains details of letters sent and received from various department and people. Most of the correspondence is signed by George Langford esq. The book has 152 pages in total of which 76 have been filled in. Possibly from Echuca.Letter book 1865 No.2 on inside cover and letter book 1865 in pen on front coverletters, 1865, george langford, land office -
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Print - Emu Creek Bush Band Collection: The Emu Creek Band Song by John Williams (Lagerphonist)
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Emu ...Three pages of verse in rhyming couplets entitled 'The Emu Creek Band' by John Williams ( Lagerphonist)emu creek bush band, john williams -
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Print - Emu Creek Bush Band Collection: Banquet menu of the Celebration of the Centenary of the Dandenong Town Hall 1990
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Emu ...Banquet Menu from the centenary celebration of the Dandenong Town Hall Monday September 3, 1990. Small double-sided pamphlet on beige card edged with gold and with gold print. The menu features a picture of the town hall, a list of the current councillors, the menu, and the toasts.emu creek bush band, dandenong centenary, banquet menu -
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Booklet - Un-Identified
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...A4 booklet - of a series of ten sepia photographs purchased at the "Antiques Fair" High Street Bendigo during the 1990s. Seven double sided printed pages, stapled on short LH side.photographs, sandhurst -
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Administrative record - Dividend payments ledger
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Foolscap ledger. Used and unused receipts for dividend and other various money orders. Filled with names of clients and reasons for payments. Board front and back cover, cloth spine, paper inside, printed and handwritten. Dates: 1888- 1890. Only location mentioned is Melbourne. money order, ledger, the bank of victoria -
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Flyer - Abbott collection: R.H.S. Abbott flyer for legislative assembly election
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Political Flyer for R.H.S. Abbott detailing his promises if elected at the election to be held on Thursday November 26th. 1914. Mr. Abbott was running in the electoral district of Rodney. The three candidates for the division of Rodney were: Hugh McKenzie for the Liberal Party, Andrew White for Labor and Richard Abbott as Independent. the results gave Mr. McKenzie 3575 votes (50.3%), Mr. White 3149 votes (44.3%) and Mr. Abbott 385 votes (5.4%). The two parties-preferred results saw Mr. McKenzie elected on 54.7% of the votes.election, abbott