1. Rev Harry George Mackay (30/5/1914 - 9/9/1988) was born in Sheffield, Tasmania. He served part time as a chaplain during WW2 (V517227) After the war he married Thelma Muriel Phillips (10/6/1920 - 13/7/2008) in 1946. They are both buried at the Mornington Cemetery. 2. Mr John Brown Hamlett was born in England. In 1951 he married Audrey Sommerville in in Scottsdale, Tasmania. Their first son, David was born in Tasmania in 1952. In 1954, John was preaching in the Launceston Methodist circuit.Bendigo Advertiser from 02/02/1962 and 05/02/1964. Two articles introducing three new families who have moved to Bendigo. These are the family of H.G. Mackay minister of the Wesley church in Forest Street, Rev, Baldwin of the Arnold Street circuit and Rev. J.B. Hamlett in charge of the Eaglehawk Methodist Circuit.bendigo advertiser, rev. hamlett, minister mackay, rev. baldwin

Specimen Cottage in Hargreaves Street Bendigo was built by stonemason James Brierley in 1856. He purchased the land at the first land sales in 1854. It is possibly the earliest building still standing in Bendigo. Further information "Written in Stone - The Story of pioneer Bendigo Stonemason James Brierley and his family" Written by Barbara Poustie. Published in 2017. Printed by Bendigo Historical Society.Bendigo advertiser from 04/10/1969. Article titled: Nat. Trust rates this 113 years old lady a "C" details the history of Specimen cottage. In red pen Bendigo Advertiser 4-10-69bendigo building, specimen cottage, james brierly, national trust

George Henry Backhaus (1811-1882) was born in Prussia. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1836 and began his missionary work in India. In 1846 he came to Australia, first ministering in Sydney and then Adelaide. With the discovery of gold in Victoria, Backhaus believed he was called to become a missionary on the goldfields. His first Bendigo mass was celebrated 2/5/1852. He travelled extensively throughout the goldfields eventually establishing a tent church on the site of St Killians in 1852. In 1853 this was replaced by a slab-walled and canvas-roofed church.. The site also included a Catholic school. In 1863 he returned to Germany but came back to Bendigo in 1867. He retired from parish work in 1881 and moved to Melbourne but as his health declined he returned to Bendigo in 1882 to die.The age from 08/01/1966. Article titled: A Prussian priest gave Bendigo his heart, Churches of history - 9 by John Hetherington. The article details the life of Dr. Henry Backhaus, the first Catholic priest in Bendigo.In blue pen "The Age" 8-1-66bendigo churches, backhaus, st.killian

In 1884 Mrs Aherne and Mrs Mrs Willward founded Girton and named it after the first residential college for women at Cambridge University in England. It was controlled by the Anglican Church. By 1992 the church could no longer afford to run the school and announce its imminent closure. A group of parents and citizens formed the "Friends of Girton" and with massive plans and fund raising they managed to reopened the school in 1993 as an independent school with no gap in classes.Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday March 28, 1964. Girton's "goodly heritage" 80 years of educational leadership.girton, education

Wootton Lansell was a sailor born in Kent, England in 1825. after travelling to Nova Scotia and the Californian goldfields, Wootton arrived in Australia in 1850. For 18 months he worked as a mounted trooper in Adelaide before coming to Bendigo in 1850. He also spent time on the Ovens goldfields before returning to Adelaide for three months. He returned to Bendigo in 1854 and had some success in his hunt for gold before working as a carpenter. In 1854 he married Helen Hall He invited his brothers, George and William to join him in Bendigo and they initially set up a butchery, soap and candlemakers business in View point. George went on to become the "King of Quartz Mining'. Wootton eventually became a farmer at Leichardt, where he built "Myrtle Villa", but retained his interest in mining becoming a director of many mining and dredging companies. He died 14/12/1907.Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday November 29,1969. Article titled "Wootton Lansell built this house by Toora. In it the author details the life of Wootton Lansell and the building of Myrtle Villa.In red pen at top: 29-11-69lansell, myrtle villa, bendigo houses

"Marydale", at 2270 McIvor Hwy., Axedale, was part of the original Campaspe Plains and Axe pastoral runs. By 1857 William Heffernan(1803-1891) had purchased the property from the "Axedale Station's" Robert Ross. it's heritage listing includes the outbuildings that remain in their original format and include the summerhouse and the schoolroom. Also included in the listing are the extensive gardens of mature trees. 1. William Heffernan (1803-1891) was born in Tipparary, Ireland and came to Australia in 1853 with Mr J Crowley. Together they first went to the Heathcote goldfields before moving on to Bendigo where they initially opened a tent restaurant. This successful endeavour allowed them to purchase the Pall Mall site of the Shamrock hotel. They built their first hotel and a large hall for entertainment that was later called the Theatre Royal. They continued to grow and expand until they built the current Shamrock building. He went on to several other successful theatres and hotels before retiring to "Marydale" in 1879/80. Before moving to New Zealand in 1884/5 he sold "Marydale" to Jeremiah Heffernan. He went to NZ to manage a hotel for his newly widowed sister and then built the Pier Hotel in Dunedin. By the time of his death in Dunedin he had lost most of his fortune. 2. Jeramiah Heffernan (1831-1897) was also born in Tipparary, Ireland but was no relation to William. He came to Australia in 1854 and to Bendigo in 1855, where he was employed by William and his partner, Mr Crowley at the Shamrock Hotel in Pall Mall. Twelve months later he became the manager of Heffernan and Crowley's Rose Shamrock and Thistle Hotel at Epsom. After twelve months in this position he bought the Albert Hotel in McCrae Street, Bendigo. He was a successful businessman who later purchased the Victoria Hotel in Pall Mall before retiring in 1887,firstly to "Marydale" that he had bought from William Heffernan in the early 1880's and then to his home in St Kilda. On doctors orders he returned to "Marydale" where he died 13/5/1897.Bendigo Advertiser from 18/07/1970. Article titled "Before Bendigo was....Marydale was." by Toora. The article describes the historic homestead of Marydale at Axedale.In red pen "Bendigo Advertiser 18-7-70"marydale, axedale, historic homestead

School Papers were produced as a result of the perceived need for more local content for children as the school readers were English. In 1896 the first school papers were produced for Grade 3 students. These were followed by Grade 4 in 1897 and Grades 5 & 6 in 1898. They were compulsory reading until 1928 when they became supplemental to the readers.The school paper for grades V and VI (1916). Anzac number published by the Education Department, Victoria (Australia).school paper, anzac, education

1. The Bendigo Gas Company formed in 1859, established the Bendigo Gas Works and became an incorporated company in 1860. It produced coal gas for the community until it was liquidated and delisted as a company in 1959. 2. The Colonial Gas Association was incorporated in 1888, selling shares for 5pounds and 10 pounds. It was originally formed in London with the aim of raising investment capital for the construction and maintenance of gas works across the cities and towns of Australia and New Zealand. Its original name was the Australasian Gas Association and this changed to the Colonial Gas Association in 1893.The Bendigo Gas Company notice of annual general meeting of shareholders for the years 1947 to 1952. The meeting to be held at the company registered office at 49 Pall Mall, Bendigo. Directors: Rex F. Hyett (Chairman), J.S. Wilson, H.N. Butt, S. Proud, F. Levy. Manager and secretary W. Pain. Also, The Colonial Gas Association Limited notice of annual meeting for the years from 1949 to 1953 to be held at 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. Directors: C.F. Broadhead (Chairman and managing director), James M MacFarlane, Robert Weir, Gerald L. Patterson.bendigo gas comany, the colonial gas association, shareholders

Originally a parish church, St Paul's became a cathedral in 1981 when Bendigo was declared a separate diocese. The church, designed by Robert A Love, was dedicated in 1868, with the bells being added in 1873 and the organ in 1883. It was closed in 2009 due to safety concerns and after extensive restoration and renovation was reopened in 2016.Green folder: centenary of St. Paul's Bendigo 1868-1968. On the front a black and white photograph ot the cathedral under the title "sentinel of faith". inside the folder newspaper articles relating to the celebration of the centenary.bendigo churches, st. paul's, centenary

The Sutton grange Congregational Church was built in 1865. Original services were held in the home of Mr James Grey who served the church for 50 years. The Bendigo Congregational church originally operated out of the Mechanics Institue building before moving temporarily to the Church of England school room. In May 1858, a meeting was held to establish a permanent building and tenders were called in September 1858. Land was purchased in Forest Street from the estate of Mr WIlkinson and the new brick structure was opened 28/11/1858.Manilla folder titled: Congregational Church Bendigo and district. Centenary of congregationalism in Bendigo 1859 to 1959, 14-15 March 1959. Centenary of congregational church and state school at Sutton Grange, 27-28 March 1965. Also, press reports in the Bendigo Advertiser.sutton grange, congregational church, centenary

Eaglehawk was declared a municipality 22/7/1862. It was to be made up of a council of seven, constituted as follows:- 1 councillor from Peg Leg Gully, 1 from Sailor's Gully, 1 from Myers Flat, 2 from California Gully and 2 from Eaglehawk proper.Yellow folder titled Eaglehawk centenary 1962 and other items. Inside several newspaper articles all relating the Eaglehawk centenary in 1962.eaglehawk, centenary, 1962

The 8 diatonic scales bells were cast in London and arrived in Bendigo in 1873, being rung for the first time at Easter 1876. However due to the unsafe nature of the bell tower the bells could only be chimed rather than rung from 1880. In 1963 they were returned to London for recasting and on their return they were installed at a lower level of the bell tower. They were rededicated by the Bishop of Bendigo in 1964Yellow folder titled: Bendigo's St. Paul's bells. Inside many newspaper articles relating to the bells of St. Paul's cathedral in Bendigo.bendigo churches, st. paul's, bells

A cream programme in the form of one sheet with coloured printing. On the front are the words, ' Parliamentary Patriotic Concert. Thursday 22nd February. 1900, Town Hall, commencing 8 o'clock. Repeated at the Royal Princess' Theatre, Bendigo, on Friday, 2nd March, 1900.' There is also extra information provided, regarding officials. Inside the programme the words to, 'The Bushman's Question,' by 'Oriel.' On the third page is the actual programme. On the back of the programme is a photo of ' Departure of 'Medic' with first contingent.' The photo is provided by Talma. Dated 1900.program, theatre, parliamentary patriotic concert, lydia chancellor, concert, entertainment, patriotism, celebration, program, programme, event, collection, war, event

One white faded sheet of paper outlining ' The University of Melbourne Music Examination Board' exam sheet for pianist and violinist. Direction Professor V.A. Laver, Ormond Chair of Music. St. Paul's Schoolroom, Bendigo, Monday, August 13th 8 p.m.event, music, examinations, lycia chancellor, collection, music, examinations, piano, violin

Document: book, blue cover. On front ' Invicta Australian Diary No. 371, 1938.' Inside front cover, bottom RH side ' L. Chancellor 'Taraxville', Golden Square. 'Golden Square Australian Comforts Fund, rough minute book' Book contains details of meetings held, rough draft of minutes/details from Comfort Fund meetings and activities.Lydia Chancellororganization, club/society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor, golden square, australian comforts fund, invicta australian diary no. 371, 1938

Books. A damaged green hard covered book titled 'The Vagabond Papers. Sketches of Melbourne Life, in Light and Shade.' 3rd series. The pen name of the author is The Vagabond. It is reprinted from 'The Argus' ( with the sanction of the Proprietors), with considerable alterations and revisions by the author.) 'Dedicated to the Members of 'The Fourth Estate' in Victoria, from Editor to 'Devil,' by their colleague, 'The Vagabond.' Published by George Robertson, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide 1877. 208 pgs. Ills. NB: Some excellent advertisements of products of the times are in this book.'The Vagabond'melbourne, city life, lydia chanceller collection, collection, advertisements, melbourne, city life, book, books

Document. A programme of 'The Student Prince,' featuring The Australian Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Hector Crawford. It was performed at the Botanic Gardens Sunday, February 11th, at Bendigo, February 18th and Ballarat February on the 25th. Year unknown.Lydia Chancellorperforming arts, music, operettas, lydia chancellor, operettas, musicals, music

Newspaper cuttings. Inside are newspaper cuttings taken from the Bendigo Advertiser under the heading 'Mayor Speaks.' These articles are dated from the years 1965 and 1966. On side of box : Mayor Turner Speaks 65-66.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, social history of bendigo, newspaper cuttings, lydia chancellor, mayor, richard turner, dick turner

Document. Two copies of a portrait of Princess Elizabeth in the uniform of a sea guide. Below the portrait are the words 'H.R.H. the Princess Elizabeth. Beloved throughout the British Empire, she is the elder daughter of King George VI and heir-presumptive to the Throne.' Circa 1940Lydia Chancellororganization, society

Document. 100 cash receipts with carbon copy duplicates pages. 33 pages used. Receipts signed by Chancellor Gen. Sec. The title of the document is 'The Shell duplicate. 100 leaves in duplicate. Cash Receipt Book for carbon copy.' 1939-40.Lydia Chancellororganization, club / society

A cream programme with blue print. On the front cover is a photo of Mr. W.C. Frazier A.R.C.O. The Conductor and the words, ''The Bendigo Choral Society.'' Season 1924 Third Concert. Twenty-eighth Concert, Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, November 26, 1924. Bendigo Choral Society and Castlemaine Choral Society. Followed by a list of the artists. Programme price 3d.7 pages.program, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, concert, ' the bendigo choral society, ' ' the castlemaine choral society, ' music, singing, choir, amusements, masonic hall bendigo, programme, buildings, concert

A binder containing correspondence relating to The Australian Comforts Fund of which Lydia Chancellor was Hon. Secretary. Dated 14/12/1943 to 26/6/1946.organisation, government, australian comforts fund, ludia chancellor collection, collection, australian comforts fund, acf, war, correspondence, bendigo

A small docket which accompanied bed and bedding from Tye & Co. Pty. Ltd. House Furnishers.to M. Wilson C/- Mrs. Stemp 36 Ovens St. Yarraville. Dated 13-09-22.commerce, office stationary, sales, lycia chancellor, collection, sales, document, business, commerce

Blue cover, black text auction catalogue. On front cover: Auction Sale, 11th, and 12th., December. 500 lots and 150 lots linen. Crystal, crockery, silver, etc. Putnam and McEniry, Auctioneers, Shamrock Buildings, Bendigo. Favoured with instrucgtion from Miss C. Conlon, Neale Street, Bendigo. Proceeds therefrom donated to St. Aiden's and Toddlers' Home.bendigo, business, putnam and mceniry

Tan colour cover, black text, auction catalogue. On front cover ' Extensive auction sale of antique and exclusive furnishing and contents of 'Hunter House" 57 Queen Street, Bendigo the mansion home of the late William Hunter ... February 1945' Auctioneers in conjunction R.J. Foote, 304 Williamson Street, Bendigo and T.C. Watts & Son, 253 Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Proceeds therefrom donated to the Bendigo Red Cross by W.D Hunter, Esq.bendigo, business, r.j. vicard-foote, t.c. watts & son

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

Trio of Cup, Saucer & Plate which belonged to Lydia Chancellor, off white china with green, yellow & orange decoration and gilding around edges.Phoenix Ware made in England T.F & S.Ltddomestic equipment, food consumption, cups, dr 340.1.2.3