Bendigo Sports Star Awards began back in March 1965 and were known as the Caltex Sports Star Awards. The first recipient was Eaglehawk cyclist Frank McCaig and the Awards have grown in stature ever since. Each month our judging panel selects a monthly Sports Star and these athletes are then considered for the main award - Bendigo Sports Star of the Year. https://www.bendigosportsstar.com/Black and white photo of a group of people at the Caltex Sports Star of the Year Award Presentation banquet. held at the BCV8 Studio Friday 18th March 1966. Eleven men and two women are standing in front of posters of nominated Sports Stars. Tis the first presentation of the Award in 1965 -1966. The first winner was Frank McCaig (Cyclist). https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/704087/champ-ends-his-life-cycle/ Martin Washington (Photographer).sports star of theyear, frank mccaig, cycling

Handwritten coloured certificate presented to Mr. John Ellison expressing gratitude for his work in establishing a Water Trust for the town of Axedale. Signed by John A Colvin and W J Burns on behalf of the Axedale Progress Association. Includes illustrations of Axedale and the bridge over the Campaspe River. Undated. removed from frame for storage. Certificate enclosed in a cardboard frame (3 cm) Aileen and John Ellison Collection.john ellison, axedale progress association, axedale water trust

BHS CollectionOne page list of testimonials given to Victorian individuals from 1850s to 1900s. The list has the name of the recipient, the donor, the location where the individual worked, the occupation and the donation given.awards, 1850s-1900s

The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Blue vinyl covered four ring binder containing photographs of activities of the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. The photographs are mounted (glued) on to buff coloured card from manilla folders cut in half. 61 pp with hand written numbers in top RH corner. Pages 25 and 26 Missing. The first page has an "Appreciation Certificate Awarded to the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild for Participation in Project Branchout. Presented by The Girl Guides association of Victoria. Date 25-7-87. The pages have handwritten annotations of names of people in the photographs. Includes Region Conference East Loddon 25/08/89, 7th National Gathering Stawell Tops 1985, 8th National gathering Monash university 1988 Tour of Government House Day 16th December 1989 Brittania Park labour Day Weekend 1990 A.G.M. 5th May 1990 Region Reunion Day Cohuna 19th August 1990 RR Day North Central Region 10th A.G.M. 4th May 1991 Reaffirmation of Promise 2/7/91 Gwen Derby and Fay Osborn The Chalet, Brittania Park, March Long weekend 1992 24 Hour Gathering Bendigo 15/16 October 1997 Benalla Rose Gardens 16 May 2001 Social BBQ Christmas 2001 Melbourne Cup day 1999 24 Hour Gathering Oct 1999 24 Hour Gathering Stawell 2001 24 Hour Gathering Phillip Island 2003 25th Anniversary 2006 Long Service Awards 15 Oct 2006 100 years of Guiding Christmas 2011girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild

COHN BROTHERS: Grand National Show of Victoria Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society 1925 First Prize for White Wine, full bodied dry sherry for 2 years old or over (3 Bottles) awarded to Messers Cohn Bros.bendigo, history, cohn brothers

Waverley Novels Pocket Edition. Volumes 13 -24. Set of Novels awarded to William Fraser as the Waverley Prize 1878 at the Sandhurst Corporate High School Volume 1 has a Dark green book plate inserted inside the front cover. Book plate edged in gold and details printed in gold. First page has an imprint of the Bookseller - R Souter Sandhurst. The books are covered with a red, blue and orange marbled pattern. This patterned paper is also inside the front and front covers. The spine and corners are trimmed with dark green leather. Published by Adam and Charles Black 1873. The Waverley Novels were a series of more than two dozen historical novels published by Sir Walter Scott between 1814 and 1832. The Waverley Novels are a long series of novels by Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832). For nearly a century, they were among the most popular and widely read novels in Europe.Sir Walter Scottbooks, fiction, waverley novels

Silver plated trophy. Inscribed at the top: Rechters Café - Inter city perpetual trophy - B grade billiards - Bendigo Ballarat. All around the base 8 shields.trophies & awards, sports, billiard

Trophy possibly silver plated inscribed with the words: Bendigo & South Bendigo Easter rifle meeting ''R. O. Henderson Cup'' best individual scratch aggregate 1923 - 1924 - 1925 won by R. W. Bartlett Hawthorn Rifle Club score 225, 236, 230.trophies & awards, sports, rifle

Booklet: Weeroona College Bendigo - 2011 Annual Awards Presentation. Monday. 12th December, 2001 Bendigo Senior Secondary College Gymnasium Goal Road, Bendigo at 7:00 pm. Masters of Ceremonies: Nakita Landry, Gareth Jones.school, history, weeroona college

72 page soft cover booklet 'Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival 1983 - Literary Competition' Contents include the entries for the Rolf Boldrewood Award,(winner Lolo Houbein), Charles Thatcher Award, (winner Ron Stevens), Australian Writers' Professional Service Award (winner S.Polites) and the Ric Norris Award (winner Fran de Luce). Published by the Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Committee and printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo.Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival Committee

Aulsebrook Collection: Article on boat racing and Championships in Eppalock -History on the Bendigo Power Boat Club -Extensive information on their involvement in a National Inboard Campionships in 1967 with trophy's awarded to winners -One page, typed

Hard cover book, brown and black ornately decorated cover. Written on cover 'The Happy Lad And Other Tales'. Fixed to the inside front cover, is a prize certificate from the School of Mines and Industries, Bendigo, on which is written: Session 188, Mechanical Drawing Junior Division, Fourth Prize awarded to Thomas Barry. Signed A. Bayne President, A. Brough Smyth, Director. W.H. Ed Nicolai, Instructor. Thomas was a student at the Bendigo School of Mines. In May 1885, Thomas was awarded fourth prize for Mechanical Drawing, Junior Division. An article in the Bendigo Advertiser of 14th May,1885, page 4, lists Thomas Barry as a recipient of the 4th prize in the Mechanical Drawing, Junior Division.person, bendigo, thomas barry

Medal awarded to Barry Brothers at the National Show 1892 for their Irish Jaunting Car. Around edge of medal: County of Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society 1892. On centre: Barry Brothers, Irish Jaunting Car.bendigo, institutions, bendigo agricultural society

Certificate of merit issued by the Church Missionary Society. Young people's department. Certificate of Merit work cometition. This is to certify that Lorna Jamieson os st Peters Eaglehawk is awarded a certificate under class: fancy handkechief. Dated Sept. 1924clubs, social, church missionary society

Large wooden framed illuminated address presented to Mayor Abraham Harkness. The frame has a flowery motive on the edges and is golden in colour. Under a glass cover an hornate illuminated address to Abrham Harkness Esq. J.P. Mayor of Sandhurst 1882-3. Presented March 1883bendigo, history, mayor harkness, from dudley house. stored at bendigo art gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023.

Reed Bros: Bridge St Bendigo Special Certificate Awarded at the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society Spring Show 1935 Best Tomatoe Sauce (Factory Made) Oct 17-18-19bendigo, history, reed brothers

District 15 Newsletter Central Victoria Swimming Inc. Life Membership Award to Val Campbell 16/11/2014recreations, sports, swimming

Waverley Novels Pocket Edition. Volumes 1 -12. Set of Novels awarded to William Fraser as the Waverley Prize 1878 at the Sandhurst Corporate High School Volume 1 has a Dark green book plate inserted inside the front cover. Book plate edged in gold and details printed in gold. First page has an imprint of the Bookseller - R Souter Sandhurst. The books are covered with a red, blue and orange marbled pattern. This patterned paper is also inside the front and front covers. The spine and corners are trimmed with dark green leather. Published by Adam and Charles Black 1873. The Waverley Novels were a series of more than two dozen historical novels published by Sir Walter Scott between 1814 and 1832. The Waverley Novels are a long series of novels by Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832). For nearly a century, they were among the most popular and widely read novels in Europe.Sir Walter Scottbooks, fiction, waverley novels

Community Award to Val Campbell from the Bendigo Zonta Club 15 Oct 2019recreations, sports, swimming

2016 Zonta Club Women of Achievement Award for Val Campbell March 8th 2016recreations, sports, swimming

Letter from Australian Coaching Council to Val Campbell dated 3 June 1994 advising her that she was the recipient of a National Coach Recognition Award in 1994, The Year of the Coach. Letter is on cream printed paper with coloured logo of 1994 Year of the Coach and is signed by Laurie Woodman Director 11209.100a 1994 Coach of the Year Recognition award 11209.100b Letter to Val Campbell from the Australian Coaching council Canberra 3rd June 1994 .recreations, sports, swimming

Framed Certificate presented to SI Bendigo in recognition of Service in the programme area of International goodwill and understanding, signed by President of SI International South West Pacific Region of Victoria December 2005

Colour photograph Label on front: Melb ALL JUNIOR 8 Yrs 2002 Corbin Pieper 50m Breast Bronze. Written on Rear: Corbin Pieper Bronze at All Junior Breaststroke 8 yes 2002 lowryrecreations, sports, swimming

COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. Commemorating bicentannial.photograph, building, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards , australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at d house /

COLLECTION OF colour PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. Guests sitting at dinner tables.photograph, person, female, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards, australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at dudley house.

COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. Inside dining room.photograph, house, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards, australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at dudley house.

COLLECTION OF colour PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. Sitting at a table in the garden.photograph, person, male / female, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards, australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at dudley house.

COLLECTION OF colour PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House .photograph, person, male / female, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards , australia day 26.1.1988

COLLECTION OF colour PHOTOGRAPHS re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House.photograph, person, male / female, mrs watson ( honoured in australia day awards , australia day 26.1.1988

Envelope containing a COLLECTION OF NEGATIVES re Mrs Watson ( Honoured in Australia Day Awards. Written on outside of envelope, Australia day 26.1.1988 - planting of red flowering gum at Dudley House. 4 strips of negatives, first strip numbers: 2-3-4-5 second strip: 10-11-12-13 third strip: 18-19-20-21 fourth strip:22.negative, bendigo, dudley house