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Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: VARIOUS DOCS
Various docs (possibly from Bush Collection?) a. Public issue of State Electricity Commission securities - letter to Stockholders; Power Loans ; Cash and Conversion Loans 1954/55; b. Board of Works Cash Loan Prospectus 1956; c. Card with information re the MMBW Metropolitan Farm; d. two B&W interior photos of St. Davids church, Hobart; e. J C Williamson Magazine programme 1934; f. Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board -map of proposals for General Scheme 1923.ephemera, mementoes, general interest -
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Booklet - Statistics and Civil Establishment of the Colony of Victoria for 1856
Victoria became its own colony in 1851, after being the Port Phillip district of NSW from 1803. These books that were produced regularly to provide statistical information of the Civil, Judicial, Police, Penal, Medical, Ecclesiastical and educational establishments. The civil list includes public servants, listed alphabetically, their role, place of situation and reference to a later page that describes the actual role.113-page blue soft cover booklet. Civil Establishment of the Colony of Victoria for 1856 (Reprint) in the front section. Statistics of the Colony of Victoria for 1856 in the back section. Compiled from Official Records in the Registrar General's Office. First published in 1858, Reprinted in 1975 by C.H.Rixon, Government Printer for the Public Records Office, Melbournestatistics, port phillip district -
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Book - 'THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GEORGE GREY, K.C.B.'
A blue hard covered book titled, ''The Life and Times of Sir George Grey, K.C.B. By William Lee Rees and Lily Rees. New Zealand : Printed and Published by H. Brett, of Lake Takapuna, at his General Printing Office, Shortland and Fort Streets, Auckland. 1892.'' 496 pgs. (ill.)William Lee Rees and Lily Reesperson, individual, sir george grey, book, books, biography, biographies, people, person, sir george grey, history, new zealand, australia, public library of eaglehawk -
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Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Five copies of a letter from ? Smith, Engineer Way & Structures, of the Kansas City Public Service Company to Paul A. Douden & Co., dated November 15, 1937. He tells of their experiences with Scalebuoys. He mentions reduction of scale and about a 30% reduction in the consumption of soap and the chemicals used in the water for cleaning purposes. In the bottom left corner is a small picture of a bus and a tram.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, kansas city public service company, paul a douden & co, ? smith -
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Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Copy of a typed list for Mr. R.H.S. Abbott. List mentions where Scalebuoys were installed in boilers of Locomotives, Hospitals, Public Institutions, Dairy Factories, Freezing Works, Soap Works, Bakeries and Dye Works. Also listed at the end are Tanneries, Laundries, Household installations and Swimming Baths.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, mr r h s abbott, nz railways, mater misericordiae hospital, knox home, hawke's bay farmers' meat co, buchanan's bakeries, findlay's gold-krust bakery, moody's dye works -
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Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MINING MUSEUM
Six page typed document, signed by Albert Richardson, and a handwritten copy of same. Written on top right of typed document: 'These recommendations all adopted by General Meeting Bendigo and District Tourist Association, 30.11.1967' Document describes the 'Central Nell Gwynne area, situated at West Bendigo, approximately 150 yards north of main Calder Highway to Mildura, local section Marong Road, which is a public purposes reserve under Section 14 of the Land's Act 1958. The steel poppet legs donated by the late Jack Barker to the City Council for preservation be a permanent reminder of the gold mining era and containing the engine beds and 20 head crushing battery foundation, be developed as a mining museum for tourists, educational and historical purposes'bendigo, mining, central nell gwynne -
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Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO PROJECT AND FINAL REPORTS, 1995
MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO Project and Final Reports 3858.13 PDF File 11th August 1997 - three pages From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Mike (final Media Release probably the Bendigo Advertiser) Content: Media Release two pages and a poem read out by Mosaic Artist Maery Gabriel (Hall) 'Reflections from Rosalind Park' Date Unknown: First invitation mail-out for C.V.T. Presentation and notes. Invitations to Felicity Kingerlee, Rod, Orr, Jane Cleary, Ian Stewart (Flora Hill Secondary College), Marion Stewart (White Hills Secondary College), Marion Wright, G. Maddams (& staff), Frank Ham, Tony Morris (Astronomy chap), Trevor Tonking (Cont. Ed.), Bernard smith and others at City of Bendigo, All A.B. Committee. Included are handwritten notes. Date Unknown: Two page document entitled: Enhancing the livable environment. Document contains details of the project, aims etc. 14th March 1995 To: The Greater City of Bendigo From Arts Bendigo Content: Two pages, a formal proposal for the involvement of the City of Greater Bendigo in the Creative Village project of the V.A.C. It contains information on Background, Concept,Implementation,Expected outcomes, Summary, Appendix 1 and 2 (Examples of the work of the artist). Date Unknown From John L. Content: one page of notes on similar projects and involvement by Arts Bendigo. The title of the document is Creative Village - Enhancing the Livable Environment. 5th Septemberh 1995 To: Members of the community who contributed ideas and suggestions From Arts Bendigo Ann Buzza and Merle Hall. Content: Invitation to attend a meeting with the Creative Village Team to view the Team's full report and explanation of designs etc. 9-10 June To: Participants in the Maery Hall Workshop From Arts Bendigo Ann Buzza and Merle Hall. Content: Location - ceramic department, Fine Arts building, Latrobe University Bendigo; acces information and what to bring to the workshop. Date Unknown To: City of Greater Bendigo Content: Arts Bendigo committment to the guidelines discussed with the relevent Council officers. Date Unknown To: City of Greater Bendigo From Arts Bendigo Content: Title - Historic Mining Mosaic Pavement at rosalind Park Poppet Head. A report on the project so far. Typed and ewritten notes. 28 July To: Public From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall. Content: Public invite to mark the completion of the project. June 1997 To: Public Content: A copy of Bendigo Heritage Mosaic City of Greater Bendigo plaque. 2nd September To: Attention Leanne McDonnell, Bendigo Advertiser From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall. Content: Media Release on 'The Laying Begins' Date Unknown To: Potential Donors From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall, sponsorship committee. Content: Description of the project titled 'Exciting Addition to Bendigo's Central Area. Date Unknown To: Potential Donors From Arts Bendigo Merle Hall, sponsorship committee. Content: Description of the project titled 'Exciting Addition to Bendigo's Central Area. Date Unknown List of LEAP team members for the project. Date Unknown To: Emma Power From Arts Bendigo Secretary Merle Hall. Content: three pages of information on the project (1. Intoduction 2. Small leaflet, prepared for visitors to the team 3. General outline of the project and the background on the Creative Village Team. 19-21 July To: All schools of the Bendigo area From: Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: An invitation for staff and students to visit the Creative Village Team during their time in Bendigo, at the Central Library on 19-21 July 19-21 July To: The Public From: Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: An invitation for staff and students to visit the Creative Village Team during their time in Bendigo, at the Central Library on 19-21 July 5th October 1995 To: Mr Peter Seamer, Chief Executive Officer, City of Greater Bendigo. From Merle Hall Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: RE 'Creative village team report and ongoing plans' 14 March 1996 To: Committee of Arts Bendigo From: Ann Buzza Content: Two pages hand-written report on visit of Maery Hall ot Bendigo 14/3/96 Date Unknown To: Bernard Smith, City ogf Greater Bendigo From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: A list of urgent requirements needed by May 24th, material list from council stock. 27 June 1996 To: The Professionals, 54 Mitchell Street Bendigo, Attention Stephen Carter From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Account for use of shop in Allan's walk and cheque. 2nd July 1996 To: Cr Megan Weston Mayor, city of Greater Bendigo, copy to Bernard Smith. From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Thank you for $3500 to match the Arts Bendigo sponsorship. 2 June 1996 To: James C donnelly and associates, 5 School Lane, Wangi Wangi. From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Draft cover letter including a one page draft letter and a two page submission. James Donnelly was a parent of one of the LEAP workers who were helping on the project. James donnelly had suggestions for approaching mining companys for potential sponsorship. 1st October 1996 To: Mr D. Goldsworthy, City of Greater Bendigo From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo Content: Historic mining Mosaic Project, Rosalind Park Poppet Head. A formal submission for the council for some essential provisions for the extension of work on this project. 1st October 1996 To: Cr M. Weston, Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo. From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Three pages including a listing of income and costs to the project. 28th October 1996 To: Arts Bendigo From: Maery Hall Artist Content: two page report on the status of the project and problems that have been faced. 19th To: Leanne (maybe the Bendigo Advertiser) From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: two pages on the finished project (Bendigo's Newest attraction) 19th March 1997 To: Steve From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Asking for rough quotes for printing of brochures. Date Unknown To: The Bendigo Bank From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: two pages seeking a sum of $1000 to complete the project. 28th April 1997 To: Suzi Birthisel, Sponsorship Coordinator, Bendigo bank, Fountain Court, Bendigo From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Asking for a small sum for production of coloured brochures Date Unknown To: Committee From: Merle Hall, secretary arts Bendigo Content: Suggested invitation list from 'Arts Victoria' to the Committee re the opening on 28th July of the Bendigo Heritage Mosaic. 28 July 1997 From: City of Greater Bendigo and Arts Bendigo to public Content: Invitation to a brief ceremony to mark the occasion of the completion of The Bendigo Heritage Mosaic at the Poppet Head Lookout, Rosalind Park on Monday 28 July 1997. 5th August 1999 From: Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Cr. B. Ackerman, Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo. Content: A brief note from the committee of Arts Bendigo, in appreciation of your attendance and speech at the 'completion ceremony, last week. 30th October 1997 From Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: the National Community links Awards, Category 1 - Arts and Culture Content: Included were Nomination Form, Written Statement as required under (5), a written reference from the mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo, two pages of photographs of the project, and five copies of a brochure printed to publicise the project. 2nd Feb 1998 From Merle Hall, Secretary Arts Bendigo To: Mrs. S. Parain, President, Regional Arts Fund Content: Regional Arts Fund Application, Sections 1 to 4 requesting a grant of $5197.00 -
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Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW DON NO LIABIITY CORRESPONDENCE
Two documents relating to winding up of the Company. a. Letter to the shareholders, dated Thursday 18th November, 1948, stating that at a special general meeting of shareholders that directors were empowered to have 'the Company wound up voluntarily and that the company's property be sold by Public Auction ......' b. Financial statement as at 9/11/'48 for New Don No Liability, total assets £820.4.8.business, mining, new don no liability mine -
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Document - NOTICE OF MEETING - BENDIGO GAS COMPANY, 1935
Notice Of Meeting - The Bendigo Gas Company, Half-yearly general meeting; 9th Aug. 1935. Includes business, Director's Report and Statement. John B. Young, Chairman.organization, public utility, the bendigo gas co. -
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Book - HISTORY OF BENDIGO, 1891
History of Bendigo. Has a panorama included of Pall Mall Bendigo in 1891. General history of Bendigo from gold discovery to the present day, (1891). Mining development, Politics, and matters municipal. Other chapters contain information in relation to Water Supply, Journalism, Public Institutions, the Churches, Amusements, Agriculture, and Viticulture, and lastly Local Industries.George Mackaybendigo, history, city history, mining, politics, municipal, water supply, journalism, public institutions, churches, amusements, agriculture, viticulture, and local industries. -
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Newspaper - BENDIGO ADVERTISER - DEC 9 1853, 9 Dec 1853
Photocopy. Page 2 of the Bendigo Advertiser for 9 Dec 1853. Sale notices, Public Notices, and Business addresses. Notices include - Bendigo Gold District and General Hospital, abstract of the new Bill for the better management of the Goldfields, Bendigo gold prices and missing friends.newspaper, bendigo, the bendigo advertiser, bendigo advertiser, bendigo hospital, management of the goldfields, bendigo bank prospectus -
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Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS, 5/6/70
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter on Public Works Department Victoria letterhead from G. Serpell Director General to Mr H. Biggs, Treasurer Royal Historical of Victoria (Bendigo Branch) dated 5th June 1970. In the letter he is stating The Depart. Of Crown Lands & Survey is investigating the future use & control of the old Police Barracks building.G. Serpell Director Generalorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE BANCROFT STREET, 1988
Slide. General views. House Bancroft Street, Bendigo. Full view of the house shown on slide No 23.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE HAMLET STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Hamlet Street. An attractive house which was occupied by Sir John Quick, which leads to the belief that some of the Australian Constitution was drafted within its walls.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE HAMLET STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Hamlet Street. A notable house in its own way, buit the carport and the dormer windows are quite recent additions.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE HAMLET STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Hamlet Street. A simple but attractive dwelling, note the circular louvre and the fine lacework. It could be asked if the verandah steps were a later addition.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE BARKLY STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Barkly Street. Vahland's house, and historical valuable.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE BARKLY STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Barkly Street. Vahland's house, and historical valuable.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE BREEN STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Breen Street. This house was recently restored; unfortunately it is situated in a zoned light industrial area.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE KING STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views. King Street. House with bow window - a feature not widely used in Bendigo.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE VIEW STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, View Street. Features are the gable decoration and the sidelights in the window.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE SHORT STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Short Street. Nicely kept timber house. Note the eaves brackets, lacework, triangular vents in the roof and the louvres in the gable ends.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE HIGH STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, High Street. Recently painted and renovated. It is doubtful if the paintwork is in a traditional colour scheme.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE ANGASTON STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Angaston Street. Shows every sign of continuous care or recent restoration. The gable treatment, the pediment and the lacework are noteworthy.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE QUEEN STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Queen Street. Street name plate on one of the above. Note the garden wall bonding in the walls.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE QUEEN STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Queen Street. A pair built on the streetline. Information is that it was a former hotel.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE REGINALD STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Reginald Street. A recent restoration. Note the high pitched roof, the circular louvre and the new fence.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE VICTORIA STREEET HOUSE, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views.Victoria Street. Attractive lacework on a simple residence.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE COBDEN STREEET HOUSE, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views, Cobden Street, General Views. A simple dwelling with fine chimney detailing.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
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Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE GENERAL VIEWS, HOUSE, VICTORIA STREET, 1988
Slide, Allan Budge Collection: General Views, House ,Victoria Street. A neat residence with polychrome brickwork in the chimneys.house, public, allan budge collection:, allan budge collection: