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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - VIEW POINT FROM MITCHELL STREET BENDIGO
Colour photo. Image shows View Point buildings, Alexandra Fountain in foreground. On RH side, looking up View Street. Two cars on roadway near fountain, appear to be 1920's or early 30's models. Written on bottom of image in white pen ' View point from Mitchell Street, Bendigo' and 'No 5'bendigo, streetscape, view point, alexandra fountain -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - AUSTIN COLLECTION: MINE SITE
Black and white photograph (copy of original): image shows early mine site, possibly Hustler's Hill. Sheds in middle foreground, windlass on top of hill, various mine equipment in middle of image. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ADAM LINDSAY GORDON COTTAGE FOLK MUSEUM
A small soft covered book with coloured illustrations titled 'Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage Folk Museum.' Dendy Park, Brighton, Victoria, Australia. Brighton City Council and the Brighton Historical Society, with the support of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) are co-operating in a project which will honour the poet Adam Lindsay Gordon. One hundred years after his death they will link this project with the early Australian pioneers. This project will feature - the Gordon Cottage, horse drawn vehicle displays, relic displays, early market garden displays, and an old fashioned shop. An Aboriginal midden will be reconstructed and a collection of Aboriginal artefacts will be included. An appeal for the project was officially launched on the 25th May, 1969. This book was donated to Lydia Chancellor by Rosalind Landells for the Brighton Historical Society.australia, history, pioneers, lydia chancellor collection, collection, lydia chancellor, australian literature, adam lindsay gordon, poetry, australian history, history, brighton city council, brighton historical society, pioneers, literature, male, person, individual -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON SONG
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, October 13, 2003. On song: Gravel Hill Primary School pupils from the early 1900s. Thought to be a school choir.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EARLY YEARS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 2003. Early years: an early picture of the Bridgewater Blacksmith and the business 's workers.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FLYING HIGH
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, August 10, 2004. Flying High: the early 1950s was successful for the Bendigo Division of the Australian Air League. The team was successful at competition at Como Park in Melbourne.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EASTER FUN
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, September 10, 2004. Easter fun: the North Bendigo Progress Youth Group was one of many in the early 1950s to support the annual Easter Parade in Bendigo. When this photo was taken in 1949 or 1950, the group was preparing for its part in the Easter procession.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FARES PLEASE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, October 15, 2004. Fares please: brothers Albert and Peter Rasmussen struck an imposing picture when this photograph was taken in the early 1920s. Albert,left, worked with his brother for a short time as a tram conductor with Bendigo trams. However Peter was a conductor for more than 40 years.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WINNERS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, November 11, 2004. Winners: Marong Tennis Club had good reason to celebrate in the early 1940s when it won the Marong and District Bendigo Advertiser Shield. Team members were: Back - P. Anthony, R. Rawiller, M. MacKenzie, C. MacKenzie, G. Freemantle, K. Taylor, C. Gledhill. Front: E. MacKenzie, E. MacKenzie, L. Sharp, B. Taylor, E. Gledhill, B. McCraig and D. Sharp.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TOP TEAM
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, November 19, 2004. Top team: the Foundry Junior football Club set the pace in the early 1920s winning premierships in 1920, 21, 22 and 23. Team members were: Front row - H. Coppin, W. Peeler, C. Barassi, C. Franklin, A. Hocking, E Franklin. Second row - H. Mulvahil, H. White, J. Franklin, A. Beaumont, J. Clark, P. Mildern. Third row - R. Hardy, F. McInerney, R. Norris, J. McInerney, T. Mouney, G. Roberts. Front row - J. Droney, E. Melner.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EARLY DAYS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 15, 2004. Early days: these well dressed men, perhaps salesmen, stand at the Mitchell Street corner outside the tailor and fabric store, C. Plumb, Mercer & Outfitters, in Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PITTOCK COLLECTION: FOUR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS
Fiur Pittock family photographs: 1. Early photo of "R. Rowe Blacksmith & Wheelwright". Ten staff and customers, one child, one dog, buggy and horse. 2. Pittock family, Annie & Albert Pittock with sons Albert Jnr and Clarence Roy. 3. Undetailed elderly couple 4. Coloured photograph of garden and front brick and iron fence. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GOLDEN FLEECE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, May 6, 2004. Golden fleece: a farmer loads up his wool clip in the early 1930s at Derby near Bridgewater.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BYGONE DAYS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, May 19, 2004. Bygone days: the once all male crew of the Advertiser in the early 1950s. Back row from left: Jack Clark, Stan Price, Ted Carruthers, Ron Thompson, Vin Lapsley, Unknown, Unknown, Len McKerlie, Laurie O'Brien, Bert Irving, Fred Coombs, CFA representative. Front row: editor Cyril Michelson, Kevin Lynch, Roly Trevorah, Bill Dalton, Ray Pratt, Joe Grenfell, Bill Boxshall.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DAYS GONE BY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, June 24, 2004. Days gone by: Myers workroom staff at Christmas in the early 1950s. The team used to make all manner of clothing including school outfits for Girton College and St Mary's, as well as nursing uniforms. Pictured on the outside row from left were: Meme Rogers, June Booth, Eileen Ellis, the boss Bob Wallace,, Norma Aurther, Beryl Farrar, Alison Brown, Jack Connely, Vilma Jobson, Irene Bananager, Sophia Rielly, Pat Griffith and Pat Cavanga. On the inside row were: Bev Roberts, Pat SDylvester, Eileen Sylvester and Valri Durston.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BUSY BEE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, July 10, 2004. Busy Bee: Marg McPherson works at Hanrow Knitting Mill in the early 1950snewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LONG LOAD
... , in the early 1950s. This photograph was taken in Union Street, Bendigo... in Happy Valley Road, Bendigo West, in the early 1950s ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, February 7, 2005. Long load: truckie Eric Finch hauls a load of logs to the Williamson's Box factory in Happy Valley Road, Bendigo West, in the early 1950s. This photograph was taken in Union Street, Bendigo West.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - INDIGENOUS STONE TOOL COLLECTION: GRINDING STONE
Dark brown grinding stone, found near Strathfieldsaye. Sticker on stone '4'. Interpretive sign used in early display of items reads ' Stone Age Implements, exhibits Nos. 1 - 5, found near Strathfieldsaye, Victoria. Used by the aborigines of the Campaspe area to grind the seeds of plants into flour' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CITY CELEBRATES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, March 14, 2005. City celebrates: residents of the early 1950s attend the awakening of the dragon at Bridge Street as part of Bendigo's annual Easter Fair celebrations.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON PARADE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, March 17, 2005. On parade: in the late 40s, early 50s, Eric Finch general carrier and wood merchant donated a truck each Easter to be used in Easter Fair activities. This float on the truck was Teddy Bear's Picnic, by members and workers at the Benevolent Home, now the Anne Caudie Centre. Eric Finch is standing by the truck.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SWIMMING HOLE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, March 31, 2005. Swimming hole: the blue dam swimming hole in Quarry Hill in the early 1930snewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: REMEMBERING
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, April 16, 2005. Remembering: Margaret Fulton, a member of the Bendigo branch of the Australian Air League, places a wreath at the Bendigo Memorial Hall, in the early 1950s. Her young brother, Joe, wears their father's war medals.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTIONL FIREMEN
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, April 21, 2005. Firemen: Bendigo has always been served by a dedicated fire brigade, which often took on the elements regardless, of personal risk when attempting to save property and life. Pictured in the early 1900s is a fire crew aboard one of the first trucks used in Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: 1989 PICTORIAL LIFTOUT TURNING BACK THE CLOCK
A 12 pages pictorial liftout published in 1989 by the Bendigo Advertiser as part of Bendigo: a capital city. the liftout as pictures from the early days, the changes in Charing Cross, an article on Pall Mall, Bendigo's beautiful historic landmarks, pictures worth a thousand words and an article on Miss Madge Welsh first lady of the Capital.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, pictorial liftout -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1961
Eppalock. Construction. Early stages of the construction of Lake Eppalock. Markings: Campaspe Riv. & Eppalock Dam. Project. 1961Agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: ROYAL FLYING CORPS BASE, MONTROSE, UK
Black and white postcard. On bottom of card: "An early morning flight. Royal Flying Corps Base, Montrose' Image shows a bi-plane flying very low over the airfield, hangars in background.military, aviation, royal flying corps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - LARNA MALONE COLLECTION: PATCHWORK PIECES
Assorted handsewn patchwork pieces sewn by Grace Agnes Liardet (nee Bailey) late 1800's to early 1900's with along with paperwork giving provenance.handcrafts, needlework, patchwork, see attached paperwork -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LYDIA COLLECTION COLLECTION; LIFE IN OTHER LANDS
A green tin with a pictures of trees on the lid. The words 'Autumn Glory' are also written on the lid - 1. Series 1 - 12 'Life in other Lands.' A set of six photographs in each envelope. From pictures painted by E .S. Hardy. The All-British Picture Company Ltd., The Sunday School Union, 57/59 Ludgate Hill. London, E.C.4. 2. One envelope containing beautiful coloured reproductions of the paintings by E. Stuart Hardy. Titled 'Early Saints of History.' A.B. Shaw & Co., Ltd. 3, Creed Lane, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.4. 3. Four black and white postcard size photographs of the process of making Guinness in a plain envelope.place, tin, lydia chancellor collection, collection, tin, photograph, photo, photos, photographs, guinness manufacturing, history, early saints of history, saints, st. columba, st. patrick, caedmon, st. augustine, st. benedict, st. francis, life in other lands, china, japan, africa, eskimos, inuits, south seas, india, geography, person, people, e. s. hardy, art, artwork, painting, place, societies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... members of their family who resided in Bendigo in the early 1900s... of their family who resided in Bendigo in the early 1900s'. 18/08/1966 ...A letter sent to Mrs. Lydia Chancellor Golden Square from Mr. V. L. Faravoni Deputy Town Clerk of the City of Brighton. The letter conveys Victor Faravoni's and his father Leo's personal regards following the interest Lydia Chancellor took in earlier members of their family who resided in Bendigo in the early 1900s'. 18/08/1966.communication, postal, faravoni family, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, history, faravoni family, victor faravoni, leo faravoni, len faravoni, stan faravoni, eric faravoni, charles faravoni -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FLASH FLOOD
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were'' from 1999. Flash flood: February 7, 1871 saw a massive deluge hit the Bendigo region. It was said to be the heaviest rain and the biggest flood seen until then. Heavy rain fell from an early hour and Charing Cross, High Street, Pall Mall, Bridge Street and the reserve were completly flooded, and shops invaded by the floodwaters.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were
