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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ELAINE ROBB COLLECTION: MITCHELL STREET, BENDIGO
Hand coloured postcard: view of Mitchell Street, looking towards Pall Mall. "General View of Mitchell Street, Bendigo printed across top. Image shows tram in foreground, poles and line down centre of road. 'Sandhurst Coffee Palace' on banner outside two storey building with verandas and ornate pediments, on right hand side, 'The Living Centre' printed on the side of a shop on left side. Possibly late 1890's ? On rear of card: Post Card (W.T.P in ornate diamond shape) .W.T. Pater -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: RE GWENYTH DAVIDSON, NOW BANNERMAN
Handwritten letter from Glenys Davenport, 25 Pitt St., Ashburton, Victoria, September 25th '1998 requesting that information regarding the 125th. Celebrations be sent to her mother, Gwenyth Davidson, now Bannerman, aged 87 and living in Castlemaine. She attended Golden Square PS from 1917 - 1924. Her sisters are Doiraine Hart and Zoe Bell.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, hart, bell, davidson, bannerman, golden square primary school laurel street: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: CREEK STREET, BENDIGO, 1930
Herbert Allan Unwin (1898-1958) lived at 171 Creek Street in 1928. In 1924 he had been listed as living at 78 Gladstone Street. After selling the Creek Street property, he moved to 629 Hargreaves Street. Herbert was a labourer who married Caroline Struggell in 1920.Black and white photographs (2) mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, curved verandah roof, trellis at ends of verandah, 2 canvas blinds on verandah, woven crinkled wire fence. On back of photo ' Unwin, Creek Street, £420 plus sewer' Date stamp 11 April 1930.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigobendigo, business, t c watts & son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: MONUMENTS TO HISTORY
Bendigo Advertiser from 02/08/1996. Two articles on the same page on two people involved in preserving our history at Bendigo's cemeteries. The first article ''digging graves for a living'' describe the work of Bendigo Cemeteries trust gravedigger Ron Lobb. The second ''Monuments to history'' describe the work of stonemason Ray Miles.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, bendigo cemeteries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Printed declaration from John Silverlock of Long Gully Sandhurst, Laborer, declaring that he is under the age of 30 years and that his wife does not exceed 40 years and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated 3 July 1864. Printed by Bro Graham Berry, at The 'Observer' Office, Collingwood. Attached is a white piece of paper - John Silverlock age 29 Born in Chichester England now living in Long Gully Sandhurst. Occupation General servant married. Wifes ? Age 39 / 3 Children. Signed by J. Davidson and R ONeil.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john silverlock, h l atkinson, j davidson, r oneil, graham berry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LETTERS RE JOHN LYNCH
Documents (2) pinned together Messages dated .28.3.1892, 1.4.1892 and 31.3.1892 Memo to Const. Meager seeking information re John Lynch, late of Terrick Terrick, said to be a relative of the Lyhnches residing at Mitiamo. On rear of memo ' John Lynch brother to Matthew and Patt Lynch has notyet returned to this colony. He is supposed to be living in the dist of Dubbo N.S.W., signed C.F. Major, Const. 2908, Kerang' Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop response attached re information enclosed above.business, legal, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, john lynch, terrick terrick, mitiamo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JACK PERRY COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER BACHELORS ON THE GOLDFIELD
Newspaper article, Bendigo Weekly, re loners on the goldfield, particularly at Jackass Flat, Eaglehawk. Discusses three of these gentlemen: Dick Kennedy, Jim Frayle, and George who lived in Jobs Gully - and their eccentricities and way of living - which was very austere.bendigo, history, kennedy, frayle, bachelors, loners, jobs gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: LETTER R. HUDDLE RE COST OF LIVING FIGURES
Document: letter to R. huddle, A.F.U.L.E., from C. Collins, General Secretary, dated 27th. October, 1939. re cost of living figures and index figure for the five towns in Victoria. Basic wage for the coming quarters 13/2 per day.organisation, union, a.f.u.l.e., huddle, collins, cost of living, wages, victorian railways, a.f.u.l.e. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Education kit - Nott Street Primary School, Port Melbourne copies of material relating to teaching English as a 2nd language, c.1975
A special Migrant Education building was erected at Nott Street Primary School in the mid 1970's to cater for migrant children living in Port Melbourne. The collection includes Victorian Education Department publications as well as a book 'Learning English in Australia Teacher's Book Part 2" which were used by the donor at the school.Nott Street Primary School copies of material for teaching English as a second languageeducation - primary schools, nott street primary school, migrant education -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Domestic object - Infant feeding bottle associated with 'Auntie' Maud Pepper
Prue Forster believes this to be the bottle given to her by 'Auntie' Maud Pepper, for Frank Forster's collection. Prue met her when she was working for the Aboriginal Health Service (1980-1993). 'Auntie' Maud Pepper was living in Preston at the time but had come from the Western District. The bottle was her own and she told Prue how fine material was used over the mouthpiece instead of a rubber teat. 'Auntie' Maud Pepper was a founder of ACES (the Aboriginal Elders Residence & Convalescent Home.) Additional sensitive notes on file.Glass boat-shaped feeding bottle with one end flattened and a spout at the other. There is a larger opening with a lip on the top surface. There is a small chip on the flattened end.infant feeding, infant care -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALICE MCGREGOR POSTCARD COLLECTION: ALBUM, 1900 - 1920
Postcard Album of Alice McGregor. Postcards stored in Folder 81. 23 pages. Brown linen look cover with red and green embossed spray of flowers. Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcards stored in Folder 81 (86 postcards).postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LIVING IN THE SEVENTIES
... JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LIVING IN THE SEVENTIES...). Newspaper JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LIVING IN THE SEVENTIES ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, June 18, 2005. Living in the seventies: Comet Hill Primary School 1D class of 1970. Among the students are, back row: John Milic (2nd from left, John Peterson (4th), Lee Henderson (7th). Middle row: Brett Burrows (2nd), Donna Huff (3rd), Peter Varker (5th). Front row: Christine Billett (2nd) Joanne Ermel (3rd) and Trevor Vincent (4th).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Gables, Girders & Glorious Gold, 2003
BHS CollectionSoft cover booklet of 88 pages. Coloured sketches on front and back covers. Titled 'Gables, Girders & Glorious Gold' The Illustrated Living History of Clunes, Talbot and Surrounding Districts. Illustrated with colour and B&W sketches of buildings by David Williams. 'M & J Qualtrough' sticker on front cover.clunes, talbot, ascot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SEVEN PAINTERS
A grey soft covered book titled 'Seven Painters. An Introduction to Pictures by A. C. Ward.' On front cover book titled 'Seven Painters.' The seven painters are - Jan Van Eyck, Leonardo Da Vinci, El Greco, Vermeer, Constable, Whistler and Cezanne. Oxford University Press. Series titled 'Living Names.' 82pgs., photos, ill.artwork, lydia chancellor collection, collection, art, artwork, history, painters, education, drawing, male, individiual, painting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CORNER RESIDENCE CIRCA 1900
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Corner residence circa 1900: Swedish born Karl Van Damme arrived on the Bendigo diggings in about 1852 and established himself as a tobacconist at 85 Pall Mall, next to the Shamrock Hotel. Although he had been living at the corner of View and Valentine streets in Sandhurst as early as 1883 it was not until 1898 that William Beebe designed a Queen Victoria style building erected by G.A. Davey for Van Damme. By 1905, van Damme, recorded as a tobacco merchant and importer, had established a branch at 143 Pall Mall, near Mitchell street. He sold the business at 85 Pall Mall in 1909, but remained at number 143 until the early 1920s. By this time it was known as Pikes Buildings. The business was sold in 1924newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: JOHN JEWELL
Five typed pages outlining the life of John Jewell from his birth in Cornwall to his marriages, immigration to Australia and his living in Ballarat, North Queensland and then to Bendigo where he worked at the Kentish Mine and was later the Manager. He also managed the Carlisle and Unity Batteries, was involved in a number of organisations and lent large sums of money to the Methodist Church in McIntyre Street Bendigo. There is a photo of John in his later life, one of his houses, John surrounded by 7 of his Grandchildren. and his headstone.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - john jewell, richard jewell, charity jewell (nee tippett), history of jewell family in cornwall, mrs frieda lee (nee jewell), sarah jewell, elizabeth tozer, john tippett jewell, henry tozer, nanny odgers, 'cadeueus', william john jewell, elizabeth jewell, john jewell, richard james jewell, kentish mine, george henry jewell, sarah ann clark, frederick albert victor jewell, william leslie norman jewell, mr j b watson, carlisle company, john jewell junior, carlisle battery, unity battery, the bendigonian 6/7/1909, long gully imperial football club, mining managers association, star of eaglehawk i.o.o.f., hopetoun band, carlisle mine cricket club , bell's reef co maldon, long gully fire brigade, dr simmonds, lanner, white hills cemetery, r bennetts, j cox, w arkinstall, w steen, g cox, t delchuray, mr a hicks mlc, mr w verece, messrs norris and son, passby mine, ah poo & co (workers of the sand), mr w farmer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BETTER RURAL LIVING
... AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BETTER RURAL LIVING... BOOKS Magazines Weekly Times Better Rural Living from March 22 ...Better Rural Living from March 22, 1961 a supplement to weekly Times. On the cover: a man with rifle taking aim, he is standing near a lake, a car is parked nearby and a female is setting a picnic next to him. The magazine has 47 pages.books, magazines, weekly times -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK
Copy of a blackand white photo of an old man leaning on his walking stick. Printed beside the photo is: Happy Birthday Jack Lockett, Bendigo's living treasure reaches 109 years. Food for Thought Page 9.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - happy birthday jack -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
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. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - WINIFRED JENNINGS COLLECTION: HEADLINE MOMENTS OF THE PAST
A collection of two news stories detailing the flooding of Bendigo CBD in 1949 and a story about living through the great depression as a teenager in 1931 by Mary Poulter.great depression, winifred jenning, flooding, cbd. -
Winchelsea and District Historical Society
Collection photos, J W (Jack) McClelland, Circ.1915
A series of photos taken in the Otways circ. 1915 showing aspects of the logging operations The actual logging operations are show including logging , transport and mill operations. Also shown are views of the forest at that time including scenic attractions. The life style of the workers is covered showing both the working and living environments. The photos were taken by J W (Jack) McCleland on glass and copies were made available to the Winchelsea Historical Society by a descendant. The collection shows the working and living environment of workers in the timber industry in the early 1900'sSeries of 70 photos from glass plates showing logging by Hendy & Sons near Mt Sabine and views of the Otways. Taken around 1915Nilotways, timber, henry, sabine mcclelland, rail, photo, -
Clunes Museum
Book, MCPHERSON'S PRINTING GROUP, FIELDS OF GOLD - COLLECTED WORDS
A COLLECTION OF STORIES AND VERSES BY CLUNES RESIDENTS, FROM THE VERY YOUNG TO THE ELDERLYA COLLECTION OF STORIES BY CLUNES RESIDENTS COLLECTED BY RHONDA FAWCETT WHICH COVERS MANY SUBJECTS AND EXPERIENCES FROM THE VERY YOUNG TO THE ELDERLY. GIVING A WIDE INSIGHT TO THE LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING IN A SMALL HISTORIC COUNTRY TOWN. DARK RED COVER WITH GOLD WRITING non-fictionA COLLECTION OF STORIES AND VERSES BY CLUNES RESIDENTS, FROM THE VERY YOUNG TO THE ELDERLYfields of gold- collected words, rhonda fawcett -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcards and Photos, 1914-1918
The cards and photos eventually became the property of someone living in Australia despite most being sent to English addresses. This denotes the probable emigration of the family to Australia.a collection of 75 postcards and photos sent and relating to the first world war. Most are English. A few are Australian and Canadian. Several are sent from France by a soldier serving there. Two are group photos of soldiers.Personal letters are written on the backs of some. Pictures of towns or district have location.postcards -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Girgarre Living History, Girgarre. Girgarre Living History, 2016
Girgarre - an extraordinary history, closer settlement, soldier settlement and family stories.Tells of the history of Girgarre, with information obtained from a collection of stories and extensive research into the Closer and Soldier Settlement of the districtRectangular shaped book ,aerial photo of the township and environs of Girgarre, on Market Day, September 2013. Photo extends over front & back covers, highly colourful cover. 251 pages. B/W photos and maps of local families and local scenes.girgarre, family histories, soldier settlement -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Girgarre Living History, Girgarre. Girgarre Living History, 2016
Girgarre - an extraordinary history, closer settlement, soldier settlement and family stories.Tells of the history of Girgarre, with information obtained from a collection of stories and extensive research into the Closer and Soldier Settlement of the districtRectangular shaped book ,aerial photo of the township and environs of Girgarre,on Market Day, September 2013. Photo extends over front & back covers, highly colourful cover. 251 pages ,B/W photos and maps of local families and local scenes.girgarre, family histories -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, "Wheels", William Curtis, Swagman
William Curtis, known as "Wheels", was a swagman and a local eccentric. He was an obsessive collector of wheels and towed them round the country-side, living from his cart and adding to his collection as he went.swagman, curtis, wheels -
Ruyton Girls' School
Literary work - Ruyton Prize Book, Geoffrey Cumberlege Oxford University Press, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, No date
This book contains a collection of literary works written by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely esteemed as the foremost writer in the English language and the world's premier dramatist. Often hailed as England's national poet, his surviving works comprise around 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three lengthy narrative poems, and a handful of other verses, some of which are of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are staged more frequently than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential figure in English literature, with his works persistently reinterpreted and reimagined. Ruyton Girls' School has a long tradition of awarding prizes to students at annual "Speech Night" events. Speech Night at Ruyton is an extraordinary occasion. It is a time when we gather to celebrate both the year just lived and the contribution of our Year 12 girls to the life of our School. It is a night of stirring student speeches, acknowledgement of student endeavour and excellence and awe-inspiring performances by School choirs and ensembles. The record has strong historic significance as it was awarded to a former notable student, Helen Gordon (maiden name Cole). Helen started at Little Ruyton in Prep 1940 and finished Year 12 in 1952 as School Captain, Bromby Captain, Form Captain for Matric, Tennis Captain, Hockey Captain, Swimming Vice Captain, and an award for Best All-Round Girl. She also played baseball for Victoria. After finishing school, Helen went on to graduate from the University of Melbourne as a physiotherapist in 1956. Her first position at age 19 involved setting up clinics with the Victorian Health Department Poliomyelitis Rural division. Helen’s strong ties to Ruyton continued when she held the position of President of the Old Ruytonians’ Association from the start of 1966 to the end of 1967. In 2019, Helen received an Order of Australia Medal for service to community health as a physiotherapist. She was also the recipient of the 2022 Victorian Senior Achiever Award at Parliament House. This historic significance is further enhanced by Ruyton's bygone "Shakespeare Night" tradition. A celebration of ‘culture’, and a chance to enjoy some ‘fun and games, cakes and ale’, were the motivation behind Ruyton’s annual Shakespeare Night party, led by longstanding Principal Miss Hilda Daniell. In her book, "The History of Ruyton 1878-1956", she describes how the yearly tradition began in 1915, just two years after she took over the role of Principal. That first Shakespeare Night, the senior girls and other guests gathered in the School’s chrysanthemum-filled dining room for music, games and supper. Such fun was had that the festivities became an annual event and was one of the coveted privileges of being one of Ruyton’s older girls. The Night was always held as close and possible to April 23rd, which is the date of William Shakespeare’s death, and the approximate date of his birth. Senior girls and some staff and parents would be invited to a party in the School. There, Shakespearean songs were sung, his poetry recited, and scenes from his plays were acted. Sometimes a competition was held to see who could recognise the largest number of quotations. In other years all the attendees would dress as Shakespearean characters. In a nod to a minor character from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’, Senior teacher Miss Dorothy Derham famously came disguised as a lion one time, and no one knew who it was until she dramatically removed her mask at the end of the evening. Whatever the programme, the Night always drew to a close with a delicious supper that included a spectacular birthday cake especially in honour of the Bard. (Accompanying it may have been the ‘ale’ of Miss Daniell’s description, though of course it was presumably of the ginger rather than the alcoholic variety.) The evening was complete when ‘God Save the King’ and ‘Auld Lang Syne’ were sung. Shakespeare Night was held almost without interruption from 1915 to at least the mid 1950s. Only in 1919, with the threat of Spanish Flu, did the Night get cancelled. Later, fear of Japanese invasion in the Second World War years, and the consequent black-out restrictions, turned the ‘Night’ into an afternoon event. Thankfully, Miss Daniell notes, "from 1944 the programmes could be given as usual", though as we now know, it was a School tradition that eventually faded away. The record's significance is also supported by its strong provenance, having been produced by Ruyton Girls' School and donated to the Archives by a familial connection.Navy leather hardcover bound book with gold detailing on front cover and spine. 1,164 pages.Front Cover: R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / RUYTON / Spine: SHAKESPEARE'S / COMPLETE / WORKS / OXFORD / Inside Cover: R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / RUYTON / PRIZE / AWARDED TO / Helen Cole / FOR / Latin / VB / H. Daniell. / 9th Dec. 1949 / Katie Alsop Memorial Prize /ruyton girls' school, school, students, prize, speech night, poetry, lord tennyson, queen victoria, senior school, high school, ruyton, old ruytonians' association -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book with CD, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Voices of Australia : 30 years of the Racial Discrimination Act : 1975-2005 : a collection of real-life stories about Australians living together, 2005
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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1980s
Goonawarra Primary School was opened in the early 1980s to accommodate children who were living in the Goonawarra Housing Estate. Prior to development this area was known as Goonawarra Farm and John McMahon grazed his dairy cattle on the land.A coloured photograph of the Goonawarra Primary School and main gate with school children leaving the grounds. A girl dressed in a pink tracksuit is at the gate.state education, schools, goonawarra primary school, goonawarra housing estate, goonawarra farm, ministry of education, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, early 1980s
Goonawarra Primary School was opened in the early 1980s to accommodate children who were living in the Goonawarra Housing Estate. Prior to development this area was known as Goonawarra Farm and John McMahon grazed his dairy cattle on the land.A coloured photograph of the recently completed Goonawarra Primary School. A lady and little boy are walking along the footpath in front of the building. There is an expanse of lawn between the path and the building.state education, schools, goonawarra primary school, goonawarra housing estate, goonawarra farm, ministry of education, george evans collection