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Book - SANDHURST COURT RECORDS LEDGER, 1857 - 1858
District Police Office Sandhurst Court records. October 1857 - October 1858. Brown ledger containing the records of the District Police Office Sandhurst. Cover has linen like covering with suede leather corners and spine. All have decorative scroll and pattern work. Dates written in ink on the spine. Remnants of an adhesive label on the spine. Inside covers lined with red, green and gold patterned paper. Entries include names of judges, solicitors, witnesses, accused and plaintiffs, Each record include descriptions of charges and the rulings. Most of the sittings were conducted by police magistrate Lachlan McLachlan. Notes Philip Barton inherited the book from his father Russell Barton who died in 2002. Russell Barton was a barrister who practised on the Supreme Court Circuit in Bendigo from 1960 - 1975. He was interested in history and it is assumed that he was given the book by the Bendigo Court officials. Philip Barton gave the book to Dennis Johnason on the understanding that it be given to the Bendigo Historical Society. See Donor.government, local, court records -
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Book - SANDHURST AND NORTHERN DISTRICT TRUSTEES PROSPECTUS
the Twentieth Annual Report of the Sandhurst and northern District trustees. Executors and Agency Company limited. View Street Bendigo. Dated December 31st, 1907. Twelve pages booklet, front cover badly damaged. On back cover the names of ten people and numbers.business, legal, sandhurst trustee company -
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Document - VICTORIA HILL - VICTORIA HILL AND NEW CHUM HILL
Typed notes on Victoria Hill and New Chum Hill. Notes give location, value of gold and plans for a mining museum.document, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, victoria hill and new chum hill, john neil macartney, the age, the australasian, bendigo goldfields registry 1871, victoria reef quartz mine, north old chum, victoria consols, new chum and victoria, pioneer, lansell 222 mine, lazarus, barnet lazarus, mt. alvernia hospital, fortuna villa, george lansell, a. h. q. survey regiment, central red white and blue, hudsons, burrowes & sterry, b c v channel 8, bendigo and district tourist association, section 14 of the lands act 1958, mr a r richardson, cr t r flood, tourist association -
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Document - VICTORIA HILL - NOTES ON MINES
Printed notes on some mines. Mines mentioned are: Little '180', South Ironbark, Ironbark, Hercules, Central Nell Gwynne and the New Chum Syncline. Notes include depth of shafts, machinery, poppet legs, gold yields and Dividends. Written in ink at the bottom: Albert - a sample of your work - H Biggs.document, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, notes on mines, little '180', john brown knitwear factory, roberts & sons, south ironbark, victoria consols east shaft, rae's hill, ironbark, manchester arms, unity mine, wattle gully mine chewton, hercules, hercules and energetic, bendigo amalgamated goldfields coy, long gully post office, wheal-owl, central nell gwynne, bendigo city council, goldmines hotel, mr jack barker, bendigo and district tourist association, the new chum syncline, h biggs -
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Document - VICTORIA HILL - THE BENDIGO VALLEY
Typed notes on the Bendigo Valley. Notes include early Bendigo, gold discovery, The 'Dascombe' nugget of 332 ozs, proclamation of the Municipality of Sandhurst, First Mayor, Formation of the Bendigo and District Branch of the Royal Historical Society and their museum at Mechanic's Institute, Eaglehawk.document, memo, victoria hill, victoria hill, the bendigo valley, the 'dascombe' nugget, municipality of sandhurst 1855, city of sandhurst 1871, city of bendigo 1891, cr j h abbott, mr george lansell, the bendigo and district branch of the royal historical society of victoria, mechanic's institute eaglehawk -
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Newspaper - VICTORIA HILL - VICTORIA HILL NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Two copies of newspaper articles titled ''The Past Comes Alive on 'The Hill'' from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 3/7/1971. Some history, a guided tour by two busloads of students and some plans are mentioned in the article. There are also two photos in the article. In one photo three Rotarians of Bendigo South, Mr Vic Wodetski, Mr Jack Bright and Mr A. E. Richardson are inspecting some of the concentric rings of iron oxide and the quartz spur running through the centre of the outcrop on Victoria Hill. In the other photo Mr jack Bright is looking at the natural curves of colour in the stone of Victoria Hill.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, victoria hill, victoria hill, victoria hill newspaper article, central deborah, victoria hill open cut, joss house, bendigo potteries, mr a e richardson, bendigo historical society, mr j hattam, reservoir high school, mr w j derham, rotary club of bendigo south, bendigo and district tourist association, victoria quartz mine, george lansell's big 180, theodore ballerstedt, goldmines hotel -
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Newspaper - VICTORIA HILL - SITE FOR MINE MUSEUM
Newspaper article and photo from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 12/7/68. Article mentions Victoria Hill, behind John Brown Industries Factory, will be the site for the mining and historical museum. Photo shows two visitors looking at the open cut area of Victoria Hill.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, victoria hill, victoria hill, site for mine museum, john brown industries, bendigo city council, bendigo and district association, cr t r flood, victoria quartz gold mine, lansell's 180 mine, theodore ballerstedt, mr george lansell, heather champness, shirley leersen -
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Newspaper - VICTORIA HILL - APPROVAL TO DEVELOP VICTORIA HILL
Newspaper article from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 23.4 .68. The Bendigo and District Tourist Association asked council's approval to develop an area of about eight acres surrounding the old Nell Gwynne Mine. They also asked that notices be put up to stop people dumping rubbish. The Royal Historical Society also requested that the Victoria Hill area be cleaned up. Article is glued to a piece of writing paper. It has Cent. Nell, Vict. Hill and New Chum written in blue pen along the side.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, victoria hill, victoria hill, approval to develop victoria hill, bendigo and district tourist association, nell gwynne mine, royal historical society, cent. nell, vict hill, new chum -
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Newspaper - VICTORIA HILL - VICTORIA HILL MINE OPEN FOR EASTER
Newspaper article from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 22/3/71. Article mentions the restoration of the Victoria Hill area with working bees by the Bendigo and District Tourist Association, the Bendigo South Rotary Club and the Bendigo Trust. It was proposed to clear the oen cut mines for visitors over the Easter period. It will be called 'The Bendigo Diggings'.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, victoria hill, victoria hill, victoria hill mine open for easter, bendigo and district tourist association, bendigo south rotary club, tourist association, the bendigo diggings, the bendigo trust -
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Newspaper - VICTORIA HILL - 'NEW CHUM GOLD'
Newspaper article from 'Down the Mall' in the Bendigo Advertiser dated Saturday 2/5/1970. '' If the 'old boys' of the Victoria Hill area had been about yesterday when a party of school children inspected the old mining district, it is likely they would have sent off 'new chum' gold with the visitors. Back in the days when mining was active, most of the boys carried their bottle of 'new chum' gold - mundic made to sparkle with a few drops of vinegar. They gave willing help to people making their debut panning for gold and never failed to 'salt' the dish with 'new chum gold.''newspaper, bendigo advertiser, victoria hill, victoria hill, new chum gold, bendigo advertiser sat 2/5/1970 -
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Document - PAGE FROM SANDHURST, CASTLEMAINE, ECHUCA DIRECTORY 1872-3 (SANDNER & TREANORE)
Page (frontispeice) from Sandhurst, Castlemaine, Echuca Districts Directory 1872-3 (compiled by Emil Sandner & John D Treanore).J.W. Pearson & Co., Sandhurst. Emil Sander and John D. Treanore.bendigo, council, community information directory, d. rosenthal -
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Award - SANDHURST FOOTBALL CLUB PREMIERSHIP CUP
Bendigo and District Football Association Premiership season 1893 Sandhurst Football Club cup, presented to Mr F Goyne vice Capt by the players as a token of esteem. Britannia metal trophy cup embossed with acanthus leaves, floral garlands and stars, standing on circular base with 2 handles to body and lid with finial, engraved on both sides.Britannia Phillip Ashbury & Sons Sheffield 2 1161 Ktrophies & awards, sports, football -
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Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND NORTHERN DISTRICT BASE HOSPITAL, 1937
Booklet: Annual report for 1936-37. 26 page booklet printed by Bolton Bros. Bendigo.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, hospital, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
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Document - LANDS OFFICE: APPLICATIONS FOR LEASES RECEIVED AT BENDIGO DISTRICT LAND OFFICE, 2/3/1967 - 29/11/1982
Document: hard cover journal with green cover and buff spine and corners. Contains listing of applications received for leases ( type not specified ) in Bendigo area. LH page: number of application, date of receipt, name, postal address, parish. Rh page: allotment, section, area, recommendation and disposal. On spine in red rectangle ' Land Act applications received' Written on front cover in black ink: application register.Lands Office Bendigocottage, miners -
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Slide - BENDIGO & DISTRICT ASSORTED. BENDIGO LAW COURTS, 1969
Slide. Bendigo & District P.O.I. Bendigo Law Courts, corner Pall Mall & Bull Streets, Bendigo. May 1969.slide, bendigo, law courts, bendigo law courts -
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Document - MINER'S RIGHT, 1857
Document. Miner's Right. Miner's Right issued to Frederick George Faul in the District of Sandhurst. Dated 7 Feb 1857. Cream coloured document printed in blue ink. Printed by John Ferres at the Government Printing Office. 1 year licence. Cost - 1 pound.cottage, miners, miner's right, frederick george faul, john ferres at the government printing office -
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Document - MINER'S RIGHT, 1855
Document. Miner's Right. Miner's Right issued in the District of Sandhurst to FredK. Fore (believe it is meant to be Faul), dated seventeenth July 1855. Light blue document with blue ink printing. 1 year licence. Cost - 1 pound. Signed by C Mollison?. Document contains writing on the back, words & sums. The words horse, chaff, hay, oats distinguishable.cottage, miners, miner's right, fredk fore -
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Document - 'OLD TOM' MINE
Document. Old Tom Mine. 2 pages handwritten describing potential of the 'Old Tom' Reef.. Mr Charles Darr resided on the lease for 35 years and worked for 8 years while Bolle was owner. Mr F Harritable of Sebastian worked both North and South of the 'Old Tom' claim 43 years ago, when it was a miner's right holding. He states it is one of the best investments in this district.cottage, miners, old tom mine, mr charles darr, mr f harritable -
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Document - NOTED EVENTS, c1970
Document. Two pages typed, timelined document on noted events in the Bendigo District, 1839 - 1891. Prepared by the Bendigo Branch of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Mentions Mr Charles Sherratt, Grice and Heape (licenced squatters of Mt. Alexander sheep run, later called Ravenswood), Mrs John Kennedy & Mrs Patrick P Farrell. 'Bendigo's Creek' named after Thomas Myer, Mr J A Paton (Resident Commissioner), Mr Lachlan McLachlan (Police Magistrate), First Bendigo Advertiser printed 9 Dec. 1853, Bendigo 1854 Census - 15,480 and 4,000 Chinese, E. J. Ennor, Sandhurst Fire Brigade, A. Lloyd - Inspector Cattle Yards, Cr. W. V. Simons, J. Mouat - Chairman Eaglehawk Council, Cr. Joh;n McIntyre. Sandhurst proclaimed a city on 21 July 1871, 1881 population of Bendigo - 14,577, 18 May 1891 - name of Bendigo was once again proclaimed.cottage, miners, noted events, bendigo census, bendigo advertiser, cattle yards, sandhurst proclaimed a city -
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Document - WWI CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - WILLIAM D CLIFFORD, 1918
Paper certificate mounted on card presented to Driver William D Clifford from the Kangaroo Flat District Soldiers Memorial and Welcome Home League in grateful appreciation of his services in the first world war. Inset with a photo of recipient surrounded by flowers and topped with Australian and Union Jack Flag.person, individual, william d clifford -
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Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS (9)
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from an unknown person to Mr. F. G. Menzies, Crown Solicitor, Melbourne. It is in relation to a will of the late Amy M. J. M. Gwilym in which she left funds to a Trust. In the letter the writer undertakes to set a room aside at the Police Barracks & call it the 'Gwilym Room' & in it exhibit articles relating to Maryborough District. If funds from the will are made available to the Bendigo Historical Society.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
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Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BENDIGO HOSPITAL SUNDAY APPEAL 1882, 1882
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A 2 page printed document giving the names of the committee for the Year 1882 of the Bendigo Hospital Sunday Appeal in which the moneys accrued were to be divided equally b/n the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital and the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. There is also a short report on both institutions.organization, club/society, health, harry biggs collection, bendigo hospital sunday appeal 1882 -
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Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BENDIGO HOSPITAL SUNDAY APPEAL 1887, 1887
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 2 page booklet published. By the Bendigo Hospital Sunday Appeal 1887 which gives the names of the people on the committee. It also includes a report on the 2 institutions which are equal recipients of the Appeal - The Bendigo Gold District General Hospital and the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, bendigo hospital sunday appeal 1887 -
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Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BENDIGO HOSPITAL SUNDAY APPEAL 1905, 1905
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A blue printed booklet publication listing the names of the Bendigo Hospital Sunday 1905 Committee. A simultaneous collection will be made on the 15th October & the amount received will be divided equally between The Bendigo Gold District General Hospital and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum.organization, club/society, health, harry biggs collection, bendigo hospital sunday appeal 1905 -
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Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BENDIGO HOSPITAL SUNDAY APPEAL 1901, 1901
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 1 copy of Bendigo Hospital Sunday Committee of the Year 1901 printed notes in booklet form with a list of names of people on the Committee. It resolves that 20th October should be the day upon which the Simultaneous Collection should be made. The amount received being equally divided between The Bendigo Gold District General Hospital & the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. It also contains a short report on each of those institutions.organization, club/society, health, harry biggs collection, bendigo hospital sunday appeal 1901 -
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Book - CONVICTS OF THE PORT PHILLIP DISTRICT, 1999
Convicts of the Port Phillip district is a substantial addition to the books about convicts in Australia. The first part is a detailed account of convict settlement in Australia, the second part detailed information about each individual convict.Keith M Clarkeaustralia, history, convicts, australian history, victorian history, family history. -
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Book - CITY OF BENDIGO HISTORICAL WALK BOOK, 2001
Photocopy mock up of original booklet of The Bendigo Historical Society Inc. 'City of Bendigo Historical Walk' containing photographs of historic buildings to be seen on the walk. Front cover Queen Victorian Gardens, Town hall, Mechanics Institute/School Of Mines and Industry, H. M. Prison Bendigo, Camp Hill Police Barracks, Sandhurst Corporate High School, Central State School No. 1976, The Cascades, District Lands Office (Dudley House), Masonic Temple and Hall, Sandhurst Volunteer Rifle Brigade Orderly Room, Bank of Victoria, Henry Jackson's Store View Point,Alexandra Fountain, Beehive Store/Mining Exchange, Colonial Bank. Hustlers Royal Reserve NO. 2/R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Post Office 3rd 4th and final, Bendigo Law Courts, Shamrock Hotel 2nd and another view. Important Bendigo Dates; 1851, April gold discovered at Golden Square by Margaret Kennedy,1851 Approx. 200,000Troy oz. of gold found in Bendigo, 1852 475,857 Troy oz. Gold for the year, 1853 November 31st Bendigo Hospital admits first patient,1853 December 9th Bendigo Advertiser first issue printed, 1854 First Land Sales and streets are surveyed and named for the first time, 1854 Census of Bendigo showed 15,480 residents plus 4,000 Chinese, 1855 Sandhurst Municipal District formed, 1861 Sandhurst Proclaimed a Town. 1862 Railway to Melbourne opened, 1867 Visit by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, 1871 July 21st Sandhurst proclaimed a City, 1881 Population of Sandhurst 14,577 residents, 1882 First telephone communications introduced, 1890 Electric trams (battery) commenced running, 1891 May 18th City of Sandhurst changes its name to City of Bendigo.book, bendigo, buildings, historic -
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Document - OLD TOM LEASE MAP
Hand Drawn map of Old Tom Lease - Parish of Huntly, County of Bendigo, Mining district of Sandhurst.place, land, mining -
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Newspaper - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: ARTICLES FROM THE SANDHURST BEE, Oct & Dec 1860
Newspaper. Harry Biggs Collection. Sheet 1 - The Treatment of the Insane; & other Police & Community news. 2 - an article referring to prison labour. 3 - District Court happenings. 4 - A Nice Little Job - refers to the amount of money spent at the rear of the District Court at View Place. 'Why are they laying out this money upon a Court House which has hitherto quite large enough for all the business which has been transacted within its walls?'Sandhurst Beenewspaper, community, harry biggs collection, sandhurst bee, court happenings, police & community news -
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Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: MANCHESTER UNITY FRIENDLY SOCIETY CERTIFICATE, 1890
Manchester Unity Friendly Society Independent Order of Oddfellows Certificate on card certifying that Alexander John Hamilton served the office of Grand Master of the Loyal James Roe Lodge Bendigo district. Very ornate and colourful, with depictions of people in period costume and various trades.person, individual, evelyn hamilton