Wooden model of Specimen Cottage, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo.Model is painted white, with brown painted roof. The roof is designed to mimic the profile of the Morecomb and Rogers metal tiles on the original building. Model of cottage was for sale at the Bendigo Market in early 2018 where the donor, John Williams purchased it for the Bendigo Historical Society. Written on 'icypole stick' stuck on front of model 'Specimen Cottage 1856' in black ink. Heritage Victoria listing in historical details field.bendigo, buildings, specimen cottage

This is a souvenir jug made for the local tourist trade in the 1960s. The jug has an image of Lady Bay, Warrnambool. The official name of Lady Bay is Warrnambool Bay. The jug was made by Westminster Fine China Australia, a firm established in 1954 by the cutlery and silverware firm of Stanley Rogers and Sons of Melbourne. Westminster China was fist established in Cheltenham in Melbourne and after 1977 it was operating in Sandringham, Victoria. It was still operating in the 1990s and produced mainly souvenir and giftware. This jug is retained because it is a good example of the souvenir items offered to local tourists in the 1960s. This is a small white china jug with a gold strip down the handle and a gold rim around the opening and the lip. On the side of the jug is a multi-coloured image of the lower lighthouse and Lady Bay, Warrnambool. The maker’s name is on the base of the jug. ‘Lady Bay Warrnambool Vic.’ ‘Fine China Westminster Australia’ warrnambool bay, westminster china, australia, tourism in warrnambool

President: H. Howard Secretary: W. Muir Vice Presidents: R. Rogers, A. Duff, G. Muir, R. Howard, G. Hallett, A. Sublet, S. Cracknall, A. Motschall The Team: Albert Howard (Captain), R. Cummings (Vice Captain), R. Cracknall, A. Cummings, R. Cummings Jnr., A. Glennon, Allen Howard, J. Howard, R. Howard, B. Masefield, A. Motschall, F. Motschall, H. Motschall, F. Smith, J. SmithDigital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan1935-36 premiers, a. cummings, a. duff, a. glennon, a. motschall, a. sublet, albert howard, allen howard, b. masefield, f. motschall, f. smith, g. hallett, g. muir, h. howard, h. motschall, j. howard, j. smith, lew howard collection, panton hill cricket club, r. cracknall, r. cummings, r. cummings jnr., r. howard, r. rogers, s. cracknall, w. muir

A document that relates the origins of the Flanders Field poem by John McCrea and the origin of the Poppy Appeal. The photocopy is page 92 from N'Oublions Jamais L'Australie (Never forget Australia) - Australia and Villers-Bretonneux 1918-1993. It was published by the Villers-Bretonneux 75th Anniversary Pilgrimage Project Committee in 1994. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record that the origin of the poem was significant to the Legatees that this page was collected by Bill Rogers in 2007.One A4 page about of the significance of poppies copied from a book.Top right is printed N'Oublions Jamais L'Australie.tradition, poppy appeal

The 'New' City of Bendigo baths also known as 'The Baths' were opened on 26th February,1913 at a cost of £2000. These baths made use of an existing dam and had men only and ladies bathing areas as well as a 'paddling paddock' for young children. This set of plans is for the Men's Bathing shed which serviced the men's bathing area adjacent to the still existing tennis courts on Barnard Street. In 1958 the Municipal Baths were replaced by an Olympic Pool and £17,000 was raised by public subscription towards this pool’s construction. Ink, pen, pencil and watercolour architectural drawing for the proposed new baths at the Upper Reserve on Barnard Street, Bendigo.New baths / at Upper Reserve Bendigo / for the Bendigo City Council / Elevation facing tennis courts / Elevation of Terminals at A, A, / Elevation facing Barnard Street / This is one of the drawings /referred to in my contract/ dated 18th November 1912 / Signed Robert J Rogers / (unknown) / Mayor Jas Semmensbendigo swimming club, rosalind park, upper reserve bendigo, faith leech memorial swimming pool, bendigo baths, city of greater bendigo community groups

Contract of sale dated 29th January, 1958 between Mr. M. Williamson (seller) and Mr. E.J. Spence (buyer). Solicitor for vendor: Mr. E.C. Cohen, Victoria Lane, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. For property at corner White Hills Road & Grace Street, Bendigo, being lot 1 on plan of subdivision No. lodged in the office of titles being part of allotments 433 and 433A section E. Price 3,775 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 11th June, 1964 between Miss B. Dunn (vendor) and Mr. E. T. Simmonds (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Schleiger & Smalley, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: 49 Hamlet Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 9, section 108C land now remaining in Crown Grant volume 1576, folio 142. Price 1,100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Black & White Photograph of Geelong No. 1 with destination "Chilwell", taken at night, on last day of operation of the Chilwell and East - West line of Geelong Trams, 8/1/1956. Tram has "PAY AS YOU ENTER" board on front entry of tram. See also Reg Item 5898i6 - photo by Keith Kings for a similar or same photograph. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019Stamped on rear, btm rh corner "Geoff Grant 8 Jan. 1956 Victoria" .1 - in ink in bottom left hand corner "Last day of operation of Chilwell line 8th Jan 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, closure , tram 1

Yields information about the appearance of trams parked in the City loop during early 1960's and the construction of the Big W store.Black and white photograph of Ballarat trams 21, 33 and 26 in the City Loop. Dated 13/12/1961. Printed on Agfa Gevaert paper in a postcard format. 21 - has a roof advertisement fort A. H. Collins of Sebastopol for Timber and The Age and another on the dash panel. 32 - has roof adverts for Penfold Cream Sherry cream and Eureka Terra Cotta tiles. In the background, a building (possibly the future Big W) is under construction in Grenville St. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Ballarat trams Nos. 21, 33, 26, Sturt St 13/12/1961 and 3/19". In pencil: "21 - ex 10 Alaide, 33- ex M 189, 26 - ex M 111"trams, tramways, city loop, sturt st, tram 21, tram 33, tram 26

This is a small book of 73 pages. It has a buff-coloured cover with black printing on the front cover. The pages contain printed text with one illustration. The pages are bound with two staplesnon-fictionAustralian Military Forces Book on Horse Managementaustralian military mounted units, horse management, lighthorse, australian lighthorse

A photo of country Junior Legatees that had come to Melbourne for a camp in January 1961 on an outing at Como House. The girls came from all over Victoria and stayed for two weeks at Blamey House in Kew. Names provided with the photo: L-R Carol Farnham, Helen Rogers and Caroline Blackwell. At the time Legatee Bert Davis was CFO and his daughter Louise was asked to help with the running of the camp. Photos donated by Legatee Bert Davis' daughters.A record of outings and camps provided for Junior Legatees in the 1960s.Black and white photo of girls in the courtyard at Como House.camps, blamey house, junior legatee outings

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of a woman standing behind a cart with another man on the cart. In the background, a building and some cattle can be seen.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 Roy Chellew (in cart) and sister campbell. This is the wood dump behind Rogers Cottage. Various fallen branches collected over the island and were brought up and dumped here - either sawn or cut up for use in the (?) or open fires'churchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a long and interesting history. From 1872, Samuel Amess was the primary owner of Churchill Island, having purchased it from the Rogers family. During his time on the Island, he built the main house and developed the surrounding land and gardens significantly as a holiday house away from the pollution of Melbourne. This photocopy of the original visitor's book (whose location is unknown) provides a valuable insight into the visitors who were regularly hosted at Churchill Island by the Amess family.Photocopy of 92 page document of the 1881 - 1902 Churchill Island Visitors' book containing handwritten entries from people who stayed at the Island during the time of Samuel Amess and his son (also named Samuel). Photocopies are housed in a red folder.samuel amess, churchill island, guest book, 19th century, visitors

Nurses Lecture Room c.1948, Ballarat Base Hospital. In the former children's ward, a tutor sister instructs trainees on the intricacies of the human skeleton. Their Examination papers might require an account of the structure of a joint, or of the nursing of fractures treated in 'skeletal traction'. Back Row L-R: Isabelle Brown, Mabele Rogers, Pat Lemon, Enid Murphy Front Row L-R: Gladys Leeden, Eileen Lawrie, Pat McCarthy ?, ?, ?, (maybe Joan Kube, Rita Lloyd, ?) Student nurses with tutor Sister Grace CameronPhoto - black & whitecameron, tutor, student, classroom

A document summarising the work of Legacy in 2006. It mentions how it was begun by a group of WW1 veterans. At the time there were 126,000 widows and 1,800 children and adults with a disability being helped by Legacy around Australia. There were approximately 6,700 Legatees in 49 Legacy Clubs. It refers to Legacy's efforts to improve the benefits available from the Government sources. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A summary of the work of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 2 pages about Legacy, its history and current challenges.legatees, statistics

Annie Halfey (nee Marston) was the daughter of Carlington George E. Marston, a chemist of Smith Street, Collingwood. Marston had extensively speculated on land in Kew and in this way had made his money. Marston was the owner of 'Wimba' in Cotham Road, having purchased the house in 1879. Annie Marston married the eminent Victorian pioneer John Halfey, and together they made their home at Ordsall (later Southesk) in Cotham Road, Kew. She died in March 1909. (Rogers, 1973).Donated by Eileen Grigg, 2017Small, full-length portrait of Annie [Mrs. John] Halfey ( -1909) in an original gilded frame. Annie Halfey is depicted in a high necked black dress with a silver brooch at her throat. She stands in a room by an open window. The detailing of the face is highly rendered by the artist/s.annie halfey, john halfey, ordsall, marston

The booklet comprises of a series of papers published in the Ballarat Star, with some revisions. The Administrative Council hoped the publication would increase interest in Technical Education, especially the Art of Mining. He would also hope the public would recognise the Ballarat School of Mines as an institution adapted to supply technical education. The Ballarat School of Mines Council listed at the front of the book includes: Redmond Barry (President and Trustee), Judge Rogers (Vice-President), Somerville Livingstone Learmonth (Trustee), Rivett Henry Bland (Trustee), Charles Gavan Duffy, John A. MacPherson (MLA), William McLellan (MLA), Duncan Gillies (MLA), F. McCoy (University of Melbourne), John I. Bleasdale, W.H. Barnard, James M. Bickett, Henry Richards Caselli, P. Chauncy, J.M. Davey, Joseph Flude, R.F. Hudson, Robert Lewis, James Oddie, Robert M. Serjeant, J. F. Usher, John Walker, J. Williamson, Mayor of the City of Ballaarat, chairman (for the time being) of each of the seven Mining Boards of Victoria. The President of Examiners was Judge Rogers, and the Honorary Auditor was Richard Ford.Stapled, brown soft covered booklet of 48 pages. Section I outlines the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, the buildings and land used by the school, describes in detail the former Ballarat Circuit Court and describes the lecture rooms. Section II describes the Ballarat School of Mines Museum, including a description of exhibits. Section III describes the lecture hall, and the apartments on either side of the hall, including the office of the registrar W.H. Barnard, mathematical classroom, chemical laboratory, and metallurgical laboratory. Section IV outlines the subjects offered by the Ballarat School of Mines, including Mathematics taught by John Victor of Grenville College, who had been educated at Trinity College Dublin. Mining and Land Surveying was taught by C.W. Thomas. Mr Croll taught mechanical drawing, followed by Jonathan Robinson of the Union Foundry, and finally S. Keast. It then lists some text books used in the school. Section V mentions the School Council, lack of funds, future directions, mining laboratory. Vi- Describes the land and out buildings, and the proposed building for metal and wood turning, brass foundry, blacksmith, working engine, etc. This section describes some large donations to the school - 50 pounds from the Misses Meglin of Melbourne, 10 pounds 10 shillings to the 'Pyrites fund' by the Walhalla and Long Tunnel Companies in Gippsland. Section VII covers the teaching of chemistry by Joseph Flude. Section VIII outlines the metallurgy classes and the process of assaying. Section IX covers telegraphy taught by Mr Bechervaise Section X describes the examination process at the Ballarat School of Mines. Examiners in mathematics were G.J. Russell (Buninyong) and John Lynch (Smythesdale), mining and land surveying John Lynch and P.C. Fitzpatrick (Ballarat), Principles and Practice of Mining R.M. Serjeant (Band and Albion Consols), Mechanical Engineering John Lewis (New North Company Clunes, Mineralogy and Geology G.H. F. Ulrich, Assayign and Chemistry J. Cosmo Newberry, and Telegraphy R.L.J. Ellery (government astronomer) and Sam W. Macgowan. Underground managers and captains in quart mining was examined by Henry Rosales (Walhalla Company), and alluvial mines by Messrs Bockett, Kent, Martin and Mitchell. Engineers and Engine driving was examined by W.H. Keast,Peter Matthews, Jonathan Robinson and J.M. Troup. Section XI - Covers Annual reports of the school, and honorary correspondents of the school including: John Day (Geelong); R. Evan Day (London); W.W. Evans, M.J.C.E. of New York; J.Y. Fishburne, M.B. of Ararat; Felice Giordano, Inspector of Mines, Italy; Julius Von Haast, Ph. D.F.R.S., Government Geologist of Canterbury; James Hector, M.D., F.R.S., Government Geologist of Wellington, New Zealand, W.F. Hopkins (Grant); Charles A. La Trobe, C.E. (Engineer-in-Chief International Railway Plant, London); Archibald Liversidge, F.G.S. (Professor of Mineralogy and Reader in geology at Sydney University; J.J. Macgregor, M.D. (Creswick); J.T. McKenna (1st class of SMB underground management - Northern Territory); Henry Rosales, M.E. and M. (Walhalla); Harrie Wood (SMB founder and Under-secretary for Mines, Sydney); John Walthew (Stockport, England) .2) Signed 'E.J. Tippett', former President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council melbourne, mla, ballarat school of mines, redmond barry, j f usher, james bickett, w f hopkins, rivett henry bland, s m b, judge rogers, somerville learmonth, charles gavan duffy, gavan duffy, john macpherson, william mclellan, duncan gillies, f mccoy, university, john bleasdale, henry richards caselli, henry caselli, p chauncy, j m davey, joseph flude, r f hudson, robert lewis, james oddie, robert m serjeant, john walker, j williamson, richard ford, ballarat court house, assay, john victor, grenville college, trinity college dublin, c w thomas, jonathan robinson, union foundry, s keast, blessdale, john day, r evan day, w w evans, j y fishburne, felice giordano, julius von haast, james hector, charles a la, trobe, archibald liversidge, j j macgregor, j t mckenna, henry rosales, harrie wood, john walthew, fees, frederick mccoy, w.h. barnard

Legatee Rogers collected information about Stan Savige after attending an unveiling of a statue of Savige and this print out was the Memorial Oration given t a Legacy Conference in 1954. Other copies are in the archive. The speech by Legatee Brian Armstrong is an account of Savige's life, his war service and his role in Legacy. Legatee Armstrong was a good friend of Savige. The moving address described General Savige's life and service career, and how he formed Legacy in 1923 at the suggestion of his former Commander, Major General Sir John Gellibrand. He said at the time of his death the late General had been a member of Legacy for 30 years, and had been chosen to represent Legacy at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Following the Second World War he held many important posts, one of the most notable being Co-ordinator of Demobilisation. Legatee Armstrong told the conference that if a memorial to the founder of Legacy was required, they only had to look around themselves. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of the life and service of Legatee Stan Savige, founder of Legacy.Print out x 4 pages of an article on the website of www.firstAIF.info which was a copy of the Memorial Oration for Stan Savige.stan savige, assyrians

This four-postcard group is the ninth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. From left, lower: Ross, Angus John William 4584 Wilkinson, Albert James 4627 Wheaton, Stanley 4631 Shearer, Robert John Lesley 2896 Macken, Charles Anthony 2007 Howard, Ray Septimus 3556 Rogers, Ernest 1764 Harris, Alfred George 1959 Cockram, Louis 955 Short, Stanley 2684 Rex King (number not traced) 2. Unidentified group of sergeants, 57th Battalion 3. A Company sergeants, 57th Battalion 4. B company sergeants, 57th Battalion 1. Names on verso 2. "Yours sincerely, J.W. Brown Sgt, 57th Battalion, A.I.F pt address Etonia, Coorigil Road Murrumbeena Victoria" 3. "These are the sergeants of A company of our battalion" 4. "This is B company sergeants of our battalion. The three in front came over on the boat with me" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm

A.N.A at Wycheproof opened November 24,1885. Later it became Australian Unity.Photograph with brown timber frame. 1929-1932 twenty-six Australian Natives' Members: Bill Dawson, Jim Carlyon, George Arnel, Ernie Dawson, Les Williams, Herb McCoy, George Sanger, Bob Ramage, Das. McKellar, Charlie Payne, Alf Poole, Bill McGillivray, Bill Jones, Les Parker, Bob Reade, Con Taylor, F.Mannix , Bert Locke , Fred Golder, Clem Rogers, Jim Robertson , Eric Taylor, Keith Pym, Harold Harbour, George Atkinson, Angus Brown.

1985 GR 1: Back Row: Stewart Brown, Stuart Rowley, Brian Donald, Tony Aravanis, Paul Tsiokis, Alex Dinic, Jess Sinclair, Paul Eldridge 2nd Row: Ben Collinson, Joanne Gibson, Michelle Rigg, Adele Matthews, Krista Terzioski, Jasmina Pavlov, Christie Attwood, Carly White, Paul Constellis Front Row: Samantha Weaver, Carly Pryke, Naomi Terrell, Rebecca Rogers, Tara Barker, Melanie Warby, Emily Sykes. Teacher J. Smith

Contract of sale dated 23rd May, 1961 between G.H. Bush as Executor of of the will of E.M. Muir deceased (vendor) and Mr. P. J. Sutton (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Comen Kirby & co. Solicitor for Purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: Allingham Street Kangaroo Flat, being Crown allotment 71 section D township of Kangaroo Flat described in certificate of tilte volume 6613 folio 483, together with all buildings and erection thereon. Price 300 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 27th February, 1961 between Mr. L. J. Neivandt (vendor) and Mr. A. Simmonds (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Hogan& Hogan, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: 9 Allingham Street, Golden Square land described in right to occupy residence area No. 032 together with all linos, window blinds, electric light fittings and shades and cupboard in vestibule as inspected. Price 2,000 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 15th April, 1965 between Mrs. E. Keily (vendor) and Mr. A. L. & Mrs. A. K. Stringer (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Mr. H. E. Every, Dispensary Walk, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, View Point, Bendigo. Property lot 18 Collins Court, Kennington being lot 18 on plan of subdivision no. 25138 being part of allotment 129 described in certificate of title volume 8297, folio 335. Price 1,200 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 12th November, 1964 between Mr. M. J. Brown (vendor) and Mrs. D. M. Samson (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. E. S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, View Point, Bendigo. Property 136 Mollison Street being Crown allotment17 section 5C land described in certificate of title volume 3174 folio 787 together with floor coverings. Price 3,100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 11th June, 1964 between Miss B. Dunn (vendor) and Mr. E. T. Simmonds (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Schleiger & Smalley, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: 49 Hamlet Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 9, section 108C land now remaining in Crown Grant volume 1576, folio 142. A copy of the certificate of title is enclosed with the contract. Price 1,100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land dated 27th February, 1964 between Mr. Edward John Hynam (vendor) and Mr. M.F. Sexton (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: E.S. Cahill& Son, View Street, Bendigo. Property 51 King Street, Bendigo, land being part of Crown allotment 22 section 52C land comprised in certificate of title volume 4445 folio 974 including floor coverings, curtains and blinds. Price: 1,800 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate