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Tool - TIE SHAPER
Black lacquered wooden Ty-Life tie shaper used for inserting inside mens ties to keep their shape, gold label reads keep your tie in shape Ty-Life Patented No 530926Ty-Life Patented No 539026costume accessories, male, tie shaper -
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Newspaper - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER SEPTEMBER 23, 1992 - BIRTHPLACE OF A NATION
A special from the Bendigo Advertiser on birthplace of a Nation' issued Wednesday, September 23, 1992. This special issue has 100 pages. On the cover a colour photograph of the monument erected by citizens of Australia to honour the memory of Sir John Quick LLD 1852-1932. Lawyer, Statesman, Judge. Qui Patitur Vincet. Cover story: Sir John Quick (pages 2/26) - The Arts (pages 30/31) - Tourist Time (page32) - Water of Life (pages 38/40) - Snaps in Time (pages 45/56) - The Chinese (pages 62/65) - Education (pages83/89) - The Aged (pages 94/100).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, centenary supplements -
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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 -
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Memorabilia - TRAM TICKETS, Late 1960s
Objects. Two tram tickets - 8c, 13 c. State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Provincial Tramways, A 944462, A 985872State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Provincial Tramways A 944463, A 985872. Not Transferable. This cheque must shown on demand or another fare paid. Issued subject to the By-Laws , Electricity makes life better.tramways, history, sec tram tickets., refer to 11400.1153 and 11400.1154 -
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Newspaper - PURDY COLLECTION: WILFRED WATSON ARTICLE
Newspaper article: 'Years in the Mines". Article details the life of an Eaglehawk man who spent 22 years working in Bendigo mines and who is celebrating his 80th birthday ( no date on article) Wilfred worked at the Unity Mine in Long Guly, when the Prince of Wales, visited it. He also worked at the Red White and Blue, Big Deborah and South Virginia (between 1920 and 1942) He stated worked as a shoveler and then learnt to bore holes and fire with explosives. At the South Virginia, there were three shifts working the shaft. Each shaft shift had two miners and one shoveller and the mine has 20 or 30 workers.bendigo, mining, wilfred watsobn -
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Document - BARBARA MAMOUNEY COLLECTION: COMMEMORATIVE CARDS
Plastic folder containing 32 pages of Commemorative Cards. Featuring scenes and life at Golden Square Uniting Church.bendigo, church, golden square methodist church -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHANGES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Changes: now called The Mill, the Grimsby Roller Flour Mill, built in 1890, was recently successfully restored and brought back to life.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: BENDIGO HOSPITAL LIFE GOVERNOR CERTIFICATE ALEXANDER JOHN HAMILTON, 1919
HAMILTON COLLECTION : Certificate presented to Alexander John Hamilton, Esq., from Bendigo Hospital upon being elected a Life Governor. Printed in gold and black on off white card showing views of hospital. Markings - G. D. Garvin, A.R.V.I.A. del. .person, individual, alexander john hamilton -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TRAMWAY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Tramway: this photo of the New Moon Battery and Tramway was taken in 1900. Daily life in the 'good old days' was far from romantic. Sanitary conditions in the city were appalling, with refuse dumped in the streets or in the water ways. The battery was a rock crushing process which separated gold from ore.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SPORTING LIFE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, September 12, 2003. Sporting life: Neangar Park Golf Club clubhouse, about 1978newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: MR. FRED COURTIS
A 'Bendigo Advertiser' article titled 'Courtis still revered in educational circles.' This article contains a photograph of Mr. Courtis and an outline of his life and career. He was praised for his contribution to the art course as an art lecturer at Bendigo Teachers' College and particularly praised for his contribution to the development of the F.M. Courtis Art Collection at the university. Mr. Courtis also had a long association with the Bendigo Art Gallery for which he received a life governorship of the gallery for his service to the gallery. See 3320.100bendigo, education, mr. fred courtis, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, tertiary education, teacher trainining, bendigo advertiser, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, mr. fred courtis, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, art, art education, art collection, australian art, bendigo art gallery, individual, male, person, state college of victoria bendigo, bendigo college of advanced education -
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Document - INNER WHEEL CLUB SOUTH BENDIGO COLLECTION: CELEBRATION OF LIFE ELSIE MAY TWITT
Celebration of Life of Elsie May Twitt whose funeral was held at St John's Presbyterian Church, Bendigo on December 13, 2011. Celebrant was Rev. Philip Burns. Contains the Church Service and a number of photos. The back cover has a family photo and the names of the Organist Jean Spicer, Bagpipes Wally Spicer, Coffin Bearers Jason Twitt, Nathan Williams, Ivan Grose, Christopher Grose, Greg Twitt and Glenn Twitt. The Funeral Cortege : Nicole Grose, Renee Williams, Date Monotti-Grose, Tanya Twitt, Jan Grose, Ron Twitt and Denise Twitt.bendigo, clubs, inner wheel club south bendigo, inner wheel club south bendigo: celebration of life elsie may twitt, rev philip burns, bendigo lawn cemetery, bendigo club, jean spicer, wally spicer, jason twitt, nathan williams, ivan grose, christopher grose, greg twitt glenn twitt, nicole grose, renee williams, kate monotti-grose, tanya twitt, jan grose, ron twitt, denise twitt -
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Magazine - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: EMBERS 1947
One damaged copy of 'Embers' vol. 1 No. 1 May, 1947. This is the first issue of news-sheet aimed at keeping students in tune with current events at the college. Added aims are for students to keep a record of their life at the college and for ex-students to keep in touch. Included is a photo of lecturer Mr. Duncan teaching a class and various contributions by college members. Attached to this, is a copy of 'Embers' Vol. 1 No. 2 Aug. 1947. It includes a photograph of female students participating in Physical Education also news from around the college and a page for 'Exies'. The editor for both publications is Howard R. Harvey.bendigo, education, embers, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo, education, tertiary education, students, staff, 'embers' vol.1 no. 2 aug 1947, newspaper, publications, magazine, howard r. harvey, mr. duncan, history -
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Magazine - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: 'EMBERS' 1960S'
Two 'Embers' copies 1961 No. 1 and 1961 No. 2. Editor Ron Stone. Also a copy of 'Embers' 1962 the editor being Deanna Vardanega. There are two larger copies of 'Embers' February 1966 and April 1968. The magazines contain photos, and other contributions by students and staff showing life on campus at the time.bendigo, education, embers, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, history, students, staff, photos, photographs , magazine, deanna vardanega, ron stone -
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Magazine - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: 'EMBERS' 1970 AND 1971
Seven copies of 'Embers' magazines published in 1970(6 copies) and 1971. They include the red magazine titled 'Embers calendar 19.' This is an orientation edition for new students in 1970 and includes an introduction to the city of Bendigo. There is a Shakespeare themed edition which has an orange cover. The remaining magazines all reflect the attitudes and issues of the times with cartoons, photographs and other contributions from those enjoying life on the college campus.bendigo, education, embers, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, students, staff, bendigo teachers' college, history, photos, photographs, cartoons, magazine -
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Book - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BOOKLET - THE GUIDE THROUGH GIRLHOOD
Small booklet (32 pages) "The guide through girlhood" A reliable booklet for young Australian girls edited by professor Harvey Sutton O.B.E. published by the father and son welfare of Australia in 1958. Contents - Part 1: The wonderful story of life. Part 2: The most wonderful of all machines. Part 3: Growing from girlhood to womanhood. Part 4: Guide posts to young womanhood.books, school, sex education -
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Book - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: POETICAL WORKS OF J. W. MEADEN
A small blue book titled "Poetical Works of J. W. Meaden" The book was published in 1899 by McCarron, Bird and Co. Printers, 479 Collins Street, Melbourne. There is a stamp of the Maldon State School No.1254. On the inside cover there is a photo of John William Meaden, on the following page a dedication to: Cecil H. - Frederick W. - Edith J and Henry W. Meaden, who ministered to their father's happiness in life and who now worthily uphold the honour of his name, this volume is dedicated with respect and admiration. The book has 111 pages.books, collections, poetry -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LOYAL SUPPORTER
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, January 20, 2005. Loyal supporter: Mrs. Maisie Monaghan, with her husband, Allan, is congratulated by Bendigo Swimming Club president Tom Iser on being awarded life membership of the club in May, 1977. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Magazine - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WALKABOUT MAGAZINE 1969
Walkabout magazine Australia's way of life magazine. February 1969, price 40 cents. On the cover Australia's film makers, the art of the Boyds. The photo on the cover captures the dedication and concentration of Australia's film makers. Contents: Mail bag - Publisher's column - Two thousand weeks - journey to a lonely mountain - Those brilliant Boyds - Maldon, a museum piece - Our changing language - A paradox of geese - Above Barron waters - On the move - Book reviews.book, magazine, travel -
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Magazine - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY JULY 5 1961
The Australian women's Weekly from July 5, 1961. Price 1 shilling. On the cover Henrietta Tiarks on a wedding dress. Contents: The little nothing dress - Princess Grace of Ireland - New look in hair - it was lovely, we dance twice - The case of the duplicate daughter - miss Friday's day - The way back - It seems to me - Australian nature - Worth reporting - Letter box - Your bookshelf - Stars - Jackys' diary - Dress sense - Fashion frocks - television parade - mills family - old Vic revisits Australia - The men in Audrey Hepburn's life - Woman doctor says: - At home - Home plans, prize recipes - Cookery, cooked on a skewer - Cookery course - Gardening. The magazine has 63 pages.books, magazines, women's magazine -
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Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: ATHLETICS
Black and white photograph, athletics, photograph of Ron Nancarrow holding a small medal that he earned after being awarded a life membership at the foot races, 7/5/94 Bendigo Advertiser description: Ron Nancarrow awarded a life membership today at the foot races (Ph. 413591)Katerecreations, sports, athletics, ron nancarrow. -
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Ephemera - BENDIGO UNITED CRICKET CLUB COLLECTION: LIFE MEMBER'S TICKET
Small rectangular cardboard ticket. red strip with gold lettering B.U.C.C. and a blue cotton band on the front. Life member's ticket with space for owner's details on the back. There are two tickets.clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club -
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Book - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: FRANKLIN'S WORKS AND LIFE
Book. The works of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, consisting of essays humorous, moral and literary; with his life, written by himself.books, biography, benjamin franklin -
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Document - CONSTABLE RYAN COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN PAGE
An hand written page relating to the disappearance of constable Ryan. it appears to have been copied from a newspaper article. On the back a description of the life of Ken Pocock (1926-1992), a horse trainer in the Bendigo region.document -
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Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GEORGE COOK SAUNDERS
Newspaper articles (2) 'Colac Herald' 3rd and 6th October 1969, describing a dedication of carpet and communion cushions by Nan Saunders in honour of her deceased husband, George Cook Saunders. Article (a): 'Carpet, Cushions to be dedicated' 'Mr Saunders, a descendant of explorer Captain James Cook, was a prominent Colac citizen until his death 18 months ago' The dedication to be performed at the Colac Wesley Church. Article (b) 'His Life was a life worth living', minister's tribute to late Mr. G.C. Saunders. George Saunders lived in 'Tintin Glen', Panton Street Golden Square, before he relocated to Colac. See plans of 'Tintin Glen', designed by William Beebe, in BHS Collection. -
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Medal, 1955
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Life ...Life Governor's medal awarded to E. A. Houghton by Freemasons Homes of Victoria. Freemason's symbol at centre of meda. Medal suspended from light blue ribbon. Metal badge of a building attacched to ribbon. Inscription on back."617" E.A.Houghton. 1955. -
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Document - CORRESPONDENCE AND NEWSPAPER CUTTING: SCHOLTEN FAMILY
Correspondence and newspaper cutting re Scholten family. Correspondence (28/9/1905) to Mrs Scholten from The Carriage and Wagon Builders' Association of Australia re the death of her husband, Mr Scholten; newspaper cutting (29/11/1933) re the life of Mrs G J Scholten, wife, with details of her life and her being in Bendigo for 75 years. Mention of the firm of Scholten and Marsh, coach builders. See also Mosaic 802, 804 for photographs of the business. See also Research field at 804. Also reference to Mr. Robert Petrick, (Mrs Sholtens father). Mr. Jimmy Warden, Lyceum Theatre.person, family, scholten family, ayreshire bakery, st andrews, myers street, mciver street railway bridge, lyceum theatre -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH AND BRIEF WRITTEN COMMENTS: FATHER STOCKDALE
Photograph and brief written comments re Father Stockdale. Photograph is from the Bendigo Advertiser (July 1977) and shows Father Stockdale probably at Dudley House with exhibition? With emphasis on 'royalty' . Accompanying notes by Carol Holdsworth (2011) with some detail of the life of F. Stockdale. The envelope that has been scanned into this number relates to a photo taken in Gaol cell 32, and therefore basically has nothing to do with the other items under this number.Bendigo Advertiser.person, individual, father stockdale -
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Document - INFORMTION: ALEXANDER HEPBURN STONE, 21st July, 1995
Information re Alexander Hepburn Stone: 1. ''A Memorial Service for the life of Alexander Hepburn Stone 17/10/1905 - 14/7/1996'' at St Pauls Anglican Cathedral; 2.Newspaper cutting re retirement of Alex Stone from executive committee of the BHS (Bendigo Advertiser 21/7/1995.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, alexander hepburn stone, bendigo historical society, dudley house, frank cusack, rev dr keith, mrs cole, st pauls anglican cathedral bendigo, alexander hepburn stone. -
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Book - CHINESE DOCTOR JAMES LAMSEY & LADY JANE OF BENDIGO
Chinese Doctor James Lamsey & Lady Jane of Bendigo, 82 pages detailing the life of Doctor Lamsey & family with details of properties owned, black and white photographs & a map. Compiled by Carol Holsworth for the Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries Inc.Carol Holsworthbendigo, chinese, history