Conditions of sale by private contract dated 11th January, 1938 between Mrs. E. Banninger (seller) and Mrs. M.M. Spicer (buyer) for land situate in Wood Street, Long Gully, being Crown allotment 1 section P described in Crown grant volume 2129 folio 425693, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, also bath, cement troughs and copper, wire doors, three venetian blinds, built in wardrobe, and vendor's interest in poultry pens built on land adjoining the above freehold, also all poultry and poultry farm equipment as per schedule on page 2. Price 550 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 30th March, 1932 between A. McKinnon (seller) and P. Thompson (buyer) for land situate in Murphy Street, Bendigo being the balance of the subdivision unsold of Crown allotment 151,270A, 271A, 271C, 271R, 195, 196, 270C, 271B and 271D described in certificate of title volume 2666 folio 533101, and being the land at present occupied by the vendor, not including the allotments or read showed on plan of subdivision. Together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry including galvanized iron tank and stand, water trough and loose timber in paddock but does not include any window or verandah blinds. Price 800 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 3rd August, 1950 between E.N. Dean (seller) and Miss E.A. Packham (buyer) for land situate No. 1 Dillon Street, Long Gully being Crown allotment 497 section K described in certificate of title volume 3999 folio 799707, together with 3-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,650 pounds. Also attached letter dated 5th August, 1950 signed by Mr. Dean to Messrs. Williams, Watson & James solicitors advising them to pay Mr. H. Button of 28 Harrison Street, Bendigo the sum of 32 pounds from the proceeds of the sale of property.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract issued by George Pethard dated 15th April, 1924, between George Pethard acting on behalf of The Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Bendigo District Widows and Orphans Fund as Mortgagees and Henry Archibald Wilkinson (buyer), land situate at no. 121 Mundy Street Bendigo at present occupied by Mr. Spencer as tenant. Crown allotment 10 of section 8c Parish of Sandhurst city and county of Bendigo described in certificate of title volume 2732 folio 546267 having a frontage of 125 links by a depth of 200 links. Together with six-roomed brick house and all sundry. Price 500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 11th February, 1966 between Mr. A. H. Bennett (vendor) and Mr. N. B. & Mrs. J. Scott. Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property 12 Bray Street, Bendigo being part of allotment 495, section K land described in Crown grant volume 7647, folio 097 together with all floor coverings, inside and outside blinds, including new holland blinds for lounge and front bedroom, curtains and electric light fittings and shades. Price 3,400 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 18th December, 1963 between Mr G. A. & Mrs. N M. Wells (vendor) and Mr. H. G. & Mrs. M. E. Stephenson (purchaser). Property: 82 Hargreaves Street, corner Arnold Street, Bendigo, being lot 2 on plan of subdivision No. 28382 lodged in the office of titles, being part of Crown allotment 15 section 92C land described in certificate of title volume 4335 folio 826 together with floor coverings, blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, gas stove in kitchen and gas fire heater in lounge room. Price: 3,250 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 4th August, 1951 between Mr. R. J. Eddy (vendor) and Mrs. E. R. Tieman (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 18 section 54C Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land comprised in certificate of title volume 7150 folio 1429983 and situate No. 30 Gratten Street, Bendigo, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings, also all linen roller blinds, all linos on floors, gas bath-heather, gas copper, electric sink heather and all wire doors and windows screens. Price: 2,425 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Copy of a handwritten letter to Rob (and Olya) which accompanied a copy of the CD which was sent to them, from John Williams & Pierre Noir. In the top right corner is a logo of The Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band. It has a sketch of an emu in the centre. Also a printed page titled The Celebrated Emu Creek Band CD; which refers to the making of the Cd. Both are taped into a folio with The Australian Big Big Book of Superlatives and Praise printed on paper and taped to the front. Written on the front are: CD Launch notes at National F F Canberra by Rob Willis OAM (a close friend of Peter Ellis and major collector at National Library).clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, national f f canberra, rob willis, peter ellis, national library, john williams, emu creek band

Contract of sale of real estate dated 21st July, 1965 between Sandhurst and Northern district Trustees Executors and Agency Company Limited of View Street, Bendigo as executors of the estate of Evelyn Julie Bidwell deceased (seller) and Mr. L.B. Smith & Mr. A. Heraud (buyers). Solicitor for vendor: Schleiger & Smalley, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: E.S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Property at No.261 McCrae Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 6 section 92C being land described in certificate of title volume 4507 folio 334, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and shades. Price 1,300 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 15th April, 1959 between Mr. F. Kupke (seller) and Mr. P. 7 Mrs. F.E. Stevens (buyers). Solicitor for vendor: Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: E.S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Property in Sparrow Hawk Road, St. Just Point being allotments 65 and 66 section L containing 15 acres, 17 perches and being land described in Crown grant volume 7615 folio 125, together with all buildings and erections thereon, also stainless steel sink and cupboards. Also State Rivers and Water Supply Authority to irrigate for 3 acres. Price 1,000 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 10th February, 1956 between Mr. T.J.K. Gilbert (seller) and Mr. L.F. Rule (buyer) for land being allotment 14p section L, containing 19 acres 3 roods and being land described in certificate of title volume 6375 folio 936 and situate Marong Road, Bendigo. Together with all buildings thereon, also piping and loose galvanized iron on ground, with State Rivers and Water Supply Authority to irrigate 1 acre land. Price 650 pounds. Also attached a letter in two copies signed by Mr. Rule agreeing to the purchase, the letter is dated 7th February, 1956 and is on H.A & S.R. Wilkinson letterhead.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 17th April, 1956 between Mr. F.L. & Mrs. M. Hopley (sellers) and Mr. A. & Mrs. V.E. Runting (buyer) for land being Crown allotment 2 section 60C having a frontage of 100 links to Mitchell Street by a depth of 250 links described in certificate of title volume 835 folio 996 and situate No.68 Mitchell Street, Bendigo, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Also all floor coverings, inside and outside blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades. Price 4,750 pounds. Also attached letter from Curnows (Bendigo) to Mr. A. Runting dated 23rd May, 1956 policy of insurance renewal.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 1st May, 1942 Fairfield Baptist Church Trustees (William Alfred Newnham, Harry Marsh, Joseph Butters Hughes, James Arthur Dobson as trustees and sellers) and L.L. Rigby (buyer) for land having a frontage of 41 feet to the west of Arthur Street by a depth of 130 feet along the north side of Duncan Street being part of lot 81 on plan of subdivision No. 568 lodged in the office of titles and being part of Crown Portion 114 Parish of Jika-Jika County of Bourke described in certificate of title volume 3540 folio 707982 together with all buildings thereon and known as 98 Arthur Street Fairfield. Price 660 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 22nd January, 1966 between Mrs. M. R. Potter (vendor) and Mr. M. L. Smart (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. E. S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property 3 Atkins Street, Bendigo being lot 1 on plan of subdivision No. 35034 lodged in the office of titles being part of Crown allotment 516B section K land described in certificate of title volume 8103 folio 921 together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and shades. Price 2,500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 22nd June, 1964 between Mr. J. J. Scholes (vendor) and Mr. A. H. 7 Mrs. B. D. M. Stephenson (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. E. S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser (Messrs Schleinger & Smalley, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: 18 Mc Lachlan Street, Kangaroo Flat being part of Crown allotment 6 section 6A township of Kangaroo Flat land described in certificate of title volume 8192 folio 820 together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and electric light fittings and shades and electric stove in kitchen. Price 3,750 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 17th July, 1950 between H. Coombes (vendor) and W. & M. L. Seckold (purchaser). Property: land situate No. 57 station Street, Bendigo at present occupied by Mr. R. Boulden as tenant, being part of Crown allotment 8 section 71C, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 6085 folio 1200514, together with 5 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Subject to existing weekly tenancy. Price: 600 pounds. Attached letter from solicitors Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer to Mr. Coombes and dated 3rd August, 1950 plus 2 hand written notes.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 12th March, 1948 between C. J. Watt (vendor) and W. & M. L. Seckold (purchaser). Property: all that piece of land situate No. 28 Vine Street, Bendigo, at present occupied by D. Ellis as tenant, being part of Crown allotment 9 section 129C, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, being the land described in certificate of title volume 4685 folio 936900, together with 6 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings except any such outbuildings belonging to the tenant. Subject to existing tenancy. Price: 810 pounds. Attached 2 hand written notes plus a certificate of valuation giving a breakdown of the valuation.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 4th October, 1955 between Mr. R. F. & Mrs. B. Wootton (vendor) and Mr. E. W. & Mrs. S. Peers (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Neal & Woodward. Solicitor for purchaser: Cohen, Kirby & Co. Property: land being part of Crown allotment 201 section K land described in certificate of title volume 7304 folio 627 and situate No. 33 Moran Street, Bendigo, having a frontage of 100.5 links y a depth of 170 links, together with 5 room weatherboard dwelling also all blinds electric stovette, all linos and curtains with the exception of the curtains in the front 2 rooms. Price: 2,600 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 12th January, 1955n Mr. L. W. & Mrs. L. M. Dennis (vendor) and Mrs. A. M. Praetz (purchaser). Property: land delineated and coloured purple on the map in the margin being lot 11 on plan of subdivision 21180 lodged in the office of titles being part of Crown allotment 457 section H Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 7793 folio 149 and situate 7 Margaret Crescent, Bendigo, together with 5 rooms weatherboard dwelling and all sundry buildings on said land, also all floor coverings, blinds and electric light fittings and shades. Price: 4,150 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 19th September, 1957 between Mrs. M. D. Murray - Mrs. J. F. McDonald (vendors) and Mr. J. N. Taafe (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: H. E. Every view Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Hogan & Hogan, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 240 Queen Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 9 section 138C City of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst described in certificate of title volume 3041 folio 154 together with the dwelling house and all other erections thereon. Price: 1,175 pounds. Attached: statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act 1956 and authority and conditions for public auction.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

6 page indenture, plus plan, between King George V and North Deborah Mining Company in the Parish of Sandhurst, dated 29th August, 1950 to operate a gold mine. Indenture numbered 11231 Bendigo, Vol 331 and Folio 36457. Plan shows Hargreaves Street, Violet Street, Lily Street, Sullivan Street railway line, and leases numbered, 11230; 2107; 11062, 11033, 11013, 11219, 11175. Shafts and tracks indicated. Dam shown on lease 11013. Scale 8 CHAINS TO A INCH. Coloured key to plan shows depths, Crown Land, and surface excised. Total area of lease 48 acres, 3 roods, 22 perches.bendigo, mining, north deborag mining company, north deborah mining company, hargreaves, violet, lilly, sullivan streets.

115 Jasper Road, Bentleigh East was a market garden owned by James Allan. In 1880 the property was transferred to David Grewar (Gruar) who had married James' niece Mary Allan. In 1926 part of the land was subdivided and sold as residential blocks. The block with the house pictured remained in the family until 1969. The land now forms part of Our Lady of Sacred Heart College. The description of the land owned by David Kidd Grewer (also spelt Gruar) in 1885: Fourteen acres or thereabouts at the corner of Jasper Road and Patterson’s Road East Brighton being part of Crown Block of 5720 acres Parish of Moorabbin County of Bourke being land comprised in Certificate of Title Volume 1344 Folio 268692 on which is erected a 4 roomed brick house with 2 rooms of wood at the rear and stable and a 2 roomed weatherboard cottage valued as under: 14 acres of land less crops £629.0.0 4 roomed brick house £250.0.0 Other buildings £50.0.0 2 roomed weatherboard cottage £35.0.0 Early pioneer family of the City of Moorabbin.Black and White photo in picture framegrewar, market garden, moorabbin, bentleigh, jasper road, housing, pioneer, james allan, orchard

There was a program to send young legatees on trips on the Alma Doepel sailing ship through the 1980s and 90s. The articles from the Answer show timetables and criteria for nomination of junior legatees to be selected on the trips. One of these articles mentions the war service of the Alma Doepel - the only ship with served in World War II that was still active in 1995. These photos were in a folio of photos from 1988 to 1990. They were taken by Peter from Keesing Photographers before the journey started on 27 November 1988. Other photos from the same trip are at 01530 and taken by a Legatee. The letter was with the photos but is from a different voyage and is dated 30 December 1996. A Junior Legatee, Kim Anderson, wrote to Legacy thanking them for the opportunity to be on a 9 day voyage on the Alma Doepel. She mentions: "I learnt not only .. how to sail .. but also about teamwork, responsibility, friendship and respect." Also: "As one of the older children who attend these activities I feel I can now appreciate the thought and organisation that goes into these days and camps much more." A record of a Legacy providing amazing experiences for the junior legatees that they might never have done because of the deaths of their fathers.Colour photo x 6 of Junior Legatees on the Alma Doepel and a letter thanking Legacy for the opportunity.White paper labels with black type "First day aboard the 'Alma Doepel'. Junior Legatees from Victoria and interstate listen anxiously to the Captain at the start of a 10 day voyage of a life-time around Port Phillip Bay. Hand written on the back 881227/9 and 881227/4 in black texta.junior legatee outing, answer, alma doepel

Contract of sale dated 22nd June, 1960 between Mr. I. M. Campbell (vendor) and Mr. F. F. & Mrs. R. B. Sharpe 9purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 43 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 14A section 58C described in certificate of title volume 4443 folio 546 with right of carriageway over the land coloured brown on the map on the said title, together with all floor coverings, carpet square in dining room, hall carpet runner, inside and outside blinds, curtains and lamp shades as inspected. Price 2,700 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 16th April, 1966 between Mr. A. E. Ash C/- Home & Hospital for the Aged, Barnard Street, Bendigo (vendor) and Mr. D. P. & Mrs. J. Sherman (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor Mr. H. E. Every. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. H. E. Every. Property 60 Carpenter Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 34 & 35 section 104C land described in certificate of title volume 3820 folio 63811 having a frontage of 83. 3/10 links to Carpenter Street and a depth of 308 links through to Reginald Street together with blinds, curtains, floor coverings and light fittings. Price 7,000 dollarsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 17th October, 1964 between Mr. J. A. Guerin (vendor) and Mr. W. Shelton (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, RACV Bldg. View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Watson, James & Rogers, View Point, Bendigo. Property: Allingham Street, Kangaroo Flat being Crown allotment 18 section D Parish of Mandurang land described in Conveyance No. 390 Book 324, also Crown allotment 18 section D Parish of Mandurang comprised in certificate of title volume 1712 folio 328. Price 550 pounds. Attached Authority and Conditions for Public Auction. written in pencil on the back M. W. Smith, Kirby Street 37025 was bidding for Shelton. .organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 29th May, 1963 between National Trustees Executors and Agency Company of Australasia, 95 Queen Street, Melbourne (vendor) and Miss A. M. Simmonds & Mr. A. W. Ewart (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: H. E. Every, Chancery House, Dispensary Walk, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: H. E. Every, Chancery House, Dispensary Walk, Bendigo. Property: 207 Eaglehawk Road, Long Gully being part of a former Roman Catholic Church Reserve at Long Gully being land comprised in certificate of title volume 5562 folio 269, together with linoleums, curtains, blinds, light fittings and light shades now in the dwelling house erected on the said land. Price: 1,675 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 25th August, 1956 between Mr. A. T. & Mrs. I. M. H. James (vendor) and Mr. J. H. Strange (purchaser). Property: lot 1 on plan of subdivision no. 19491 lodged in the office of titles being part of Crown allotment 24 Parish of Sandhurst County of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 7646 folio 003 and situate Beischer Street, Bendigo, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings, all floor coverings, blinds, curtains, Metro fridge, "Mettres" electric range, Hoover washing machine and all electric light fittings and shades. Price: 2,780 pounds. Attached 5 hand written notes .organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 20th May, 1954 between Mrs. B. S. Grant (vendor) and Mr. J. C. & Mrs. V. C. Tarr (purchaser). Solicitors for vendor: Noel & Woodward. Solicitor for purchaser: T. M. Williams, Watson & James. Property: that piece of land part of Crown allotment 12 section 19B Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 2734 folio 653 and situate No. 30 Shamrock street, Bendigo, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also electric stovette, electric copper, all electric light fittings and shades, rotary clothes line, all blinds and linos. Price: 2,000 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Yellow soft covered book containing Melbourne street scene sketches, photographs, and recollections contributed in 2021 by former pupils of Ringwood High School as a tribute to their well remembered art teacher, Harry Hudson (1910-1974). The images are reproduced from a folio of drawings that Harry made as a souvenir of Melbourne at the time of the 1956 Olympic Games. Contents and contributors: Flinders Street Station - Jeanette Fry Bourke Street - Graham Edney Collins Street - Michael Anderson, Thomas Guest, Eleanore Peeler Princess Theatre - John Wood, Thomas Guest Melbourne Town Hall - Thomas Guest Princes Bridge - Jeanette Fry StPaul's Cathedral - Ian McCleave Public Library - Gavin Fry Swanston Street - Peter Fry StPatrick's Cathedral - Gavin Fry.