Correspondence relating to 'Bendigo and Northern District Contribution Fund for Medical Benefits' a: Regulation No. M2 - Surgical Fund. Letter to past contributors to the Bendigo Community Fund, 'Circular' from the Hospital Benefits Association of Victoria, Bendigo Branch.organization, club/society, health

Black and white photograph. Stilwell's Hardware and Furniture Store, Hargreaves Street. Two story building with verandahs, iron lace. Third storey on portion of building. This storey of a different style. Horse and vehicles at front. Bath, horse trough at CF. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP16' on top RHC and top LHC. On back - 'Bendigo Historical Society (Inc)' written in ink top RHC. About 1912? - left upper park of back. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In image 'F&E Stilwell, Furniture Warehouse', 'Stilwell's Ironmongers House Furnishers', 'Hardware Stilwell's Furniture'buildings, commercial, f. & e. stilwell ironmongers

Sepia photograph. Studio portrait on hardboard of Ava Jane Hall (granddaughter) of Wootton Lansell. Ava is wearing an 1860's dress. Inscriptions: on back- 'Ava Jane Hall, eldest child of Phoebe Jane Lansell and Thomas Hall. Granddaughter of Wootton Lansell who was brother of George and William' Wearing Grandma (wife of Wootton) Ellen Lansell's frock. Would have been made in the 1860's) worn by both at Bendigo Town Hall Balls (1860-1920 or near). Round stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch.Bartlett Bros., Bendigoperson, individual, ava jane hall

Black and white photograph. James Curnow (Mayor of Bendigo) standing in a garden. Wearing a waistcoat, watch chain, hat with turned-up brim. Photo mounted on cream board. Inscriptions: on back- 'P 67', James Curnow, Councillor, Mayor of Bendigo 1902-04, 1912-13, 1919-20, 1927-28', Circular blue stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch:. History of object: James Lerk, 2000 'James Curnow, four times mayor of the City of Bendigo. Curnow was a driving force behind the introduction of the Sewerage System to the city'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 4.7.2000person, individual, james curnow

Black and white photograph. Group (outside) with building in background (under construction) and tripot/foundation stone with block and tackle in foreground. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP69', 'the foundation stone of the new Baptist Church at Eaglehawk (A. Levy, Photo). Names:: W.G. Stephens, J.P. President of Baptist Union (printed). Rev. S.G. Goble, Fred Morris, Fred Foot, Rev. Boreham (hand written in blue ballpoint pen). On reverse - Half of a photograph with inscription on statue 'to the Hon. Sir William John Clarke, Bart. LLD. MLC, Victoria's Tribute', 'RHSV stamp (GP69). History of object: Previous Acc. NO. GP69. Photograph Bendigo Advertiser 4.7.2000A Levyperson, group, baptist church, eaglehawk

Circular from the 'Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital' to members of the Hospital Benefits Association resident in Bendigo. Letter from the Hospital Benefits Association of Victoria - formal notice to cancel application for enrolment as contributor. Letter to Miss M. E. Bush from the Hospital Benefits Association of Victoria re recommendation from Annual Meeting of 29th August 1939.organization, club/society, health

Sepia photograph mounted on brown board. Seventeen adult males dressed in suits, ties and hats, arranged in three rows in front of trees. Male at R C row wearing clerical collar. Inscriptions: in image - handwritten at bottom 'Committee of School Picnic Excursion to Castlemaine Feb 8th 1928' At BR corner of mount 'of Arms, Under Royal and Vice Regal Patronage, Lorraine Pty Ltd, Castlemaine', at TR corner 'GP 72', On back TR 'GP 72', 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, circular stamp. Red ballpoint '12'.Bendigo Advertiserperson, group

Black and white photograph of Whim at Central Red, While and Blue Mine. Whim in foreground, poppet head to right of picture. Corrugated iron roof in foreground. Picket fence full length of photograph. Inscriptions: In image at BR corner in black 'Central Red, White and Blue Whim'. On back- '27' in blue biro. 'Eadie's Whim with Central Red, White and Blue. Mine to the right. Probably taken about 1910'. '3 copies', 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' stamp on rear. Written on back in black ballpoint 'A. Richardson, 29 Harrison St, Bendigo'.place, mining site

Black and white photograph of Whim at Central Red, White and Blue Mine. Whim in foreground, poppet head to right of picture. Corrugated iron roof at right. Picket fence full length of photo. Inscriptions: On front - 'Central Red, White and Blue Whim' in black bottom L corner. On back - '27', 'MNG 20', 'Eadies Whim and Central Blue Mine'. '3 copies', 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Stamp on rear.place, mining site

Black and white copy of Whim at Central Red White and Blue Mine. Whim in foreground, poppet head to right of picture. Picket fence full length of photograph. Corrugated iron roof in foreground. Inscriptions: Front - Central red, white and blue Whim in black, bottom L corner. Front - typewritten - 'Central Red, White and Blue - poppet legs right. Mine very rich. 1910-14' across front top of photo. On back- blue circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. 'MNG 20' 3 copies black ink. History of object: Eadies Whim and the Central Red White and Blue Mine taken from Lilac Street between Old Violet and Honeysuckle Street, Bendigo. (Bendigo Historical Society Inc.)topic, mining

Sepia photograph of the Bendigo Gaol looking across from Barnard Street, Mining dam in foreground. . Conifers along Northern bank of creek with gaol buildings in the background. All buildings are of masonry. Inscriptions: '37' in red ballpoint ink top RH corner. On back of mount: stamped in circle 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' In blue ballpoint ink above circly '1959' In red ballpoint ink above circle '37'. In blue ballpoint ink in one corner '1880'. Inclusions in storage envelope: Bendigo Gaol, J Lerk, 28/02/2000. The Bendigo Gaol looking across Commissioner's Gully c1880. The grey granite cell blocks contrast with the red brick exterior walls. Photograph courtesy Bendigo Historical Sociery (No. 136, texta on back). Machine printed inclusion worded as above entry. Another inclusion written in pencil states ' Bendigo Gaol about 1880. Granite from Big Hill was used to construct the cell blocks about 1860. Prisioners did not have heating, beds, seats or eating utensils. A public meeting in 1862 called for the debtor's quarters at the gaol to be lit with gas, handsomely furnished throughout and that inmates be provided with a bottle of wine, one bottle of brandy daily and tobacco and pipes availabe at liberty. (from Butcher, 'Annals of Bendigo 1862, Vol. 1, 76B).buildings, government, watch house, sandhurst

Black and white photograph of Central Nell Gwynne Mine on boundary of Ironbark and Moonta. This was one of three gold mines marked for assistance to commence the mining revival. This steel poppet head previously stood over the Lightening Hill Mine and firstly over the Virginia Mine. Bendigonians can access the site from Coath Street. Inscriptions: On back - 'MNG 53', 'Nell Gwynne' in lead pencil, 'Central Nell Gwynne' in black ink', 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular blue stamp. History of object: previous Acc. No. MNG 53place, mining site

Black and white photograph showing Pall Mall with Beehive Building, Shamrock Hotel, Alexandra Fountain, Parade (military?). Crowd watching, some in horse drawn vehicles. Trams at Fountain. Flags at half mast. Inscriptions on back 'MP 254'. Circular rubber stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History of object: Commemorative service for death of Queen Victoria, early 1901, which was held in Rosalind Park following parade.Bendigo Advertiserplace, streetscape, pall mall, see also 2000.539.01

Black and white photograph. View overlooking mining area from New Chum Hill in the early 1870's showing four poppet legs and at least nine chimneys (small chimneys and poppets at L distance). Golden Square Methodist Church, Laurel Street C distance. Inscriptions on back: 'MNG 21' and round 'Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' stamp. Typed on front: 'Looking South from New Chum Hill in early 1870's. The rich 'Lazarus New Chum' in foreground. Other rich New Chum Mines in background'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MNG 21', James Lerk, 26.11.1999, N.J. Caire, photograph 1875'.N.J. Caireplace, mining site, see also 2001.004.01

Black and white photograph. Forest Creek (Victoria) gold reefs crushing works. The Garfield overshot waterwheel which drove the battery at Chewton. Inscriptions on back: 'MNG 31''Garfield Mine, Chewton, J Ebbett, Manager' ( in top LHC), 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' (in circular rubber stamp). History of object: Previous ACC. No. 'MNG 31', Ralph Birrell 5.11.1999 'Garfield Waterwheel and Crushing Mill, Chewton:' Gardield overshot waterwheel which drove the Forest Creek Gold Mines crushing battery at Chewton. The foundations of this wheel can still be seen today.Bendigo Advertiserbuildings, commercial, garfield waterwheel at chewton

Black and white photograph. Conservatory, Rosalind Park, Bendigo. Inscription on back 'MP 262', Circular blue rubber stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History of object: Photo taken from upper floor of Law courts, Pall Mall, soon after the Conservatory was completed. Photo could date as late as after May 1920. A.E Sayer occupied the corner building of Howard Place from 1909 until this time. Prior to this it was Vale's Pharmacy, Beckett's, Boully's and originally Garsed's Conservatory Centenary was 1998. UK inscription inserted. Corner building now Bazzani's Restaurant.buildings, conservatory

Black and white image, cut from paper or magazine. Glued onto cardboard. Group of men, some in sports uniforms, others in suits. Above image in front 'J Maru, winner Kirkwood trophy'. Below image: 'group of Bendigo and Eaglehawk Harriers: 'A Levy, photo), 'H Grey, second'. On back circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' x 2. History of object: Previous Acc No. 'GP / 70' James Lerk 10 Mar 2000 'Photograph from ''The Bendigonian' newspaper'organization, club/society, bendigo and eaglehawk harriers

Black and white photograph of shops with verandah. One adult female looking in shop windows. Bicycle leaning against verandah post.. In image: 'Tivey Bros, RG Nixon Proprietor', 'Bushells', 'Lan-Choo Tea'. On back: 'MP 283, copy 1', '2 copies', '95', Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History of object: Previous Acc. No 'MP 283', James Lerk 10.3.2000 'Inglewood. Constance (Con) Doney on footpath. Photograph by Alan Doney'.Alan Doneyplace, streetscape, inglewood, see also 2000.555.01

Black and white photograph. Street scene showing 2 storey bank, row of shops, taken from footpath with wide verandah over. Two women and one child in image. In image, on 2 storey building 'Bank of New South Wales, Est 1817'. On shops 'Café', 'Bear in mind, Sennitt's Ice Cream', Morning and Afternoon Teas'. On back: ?MP 281'. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical; Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Hand written 'Mr Harrison' (3). Previous Acc. No. 'MP 281'. James Lerk 10.,03.2000 'Inglewood. Constance Doney with back to photographer. Edith Lunn 5.11.1999 'Bank of NSW, Inglewood'Alan Doneybuildings, bank, bank of new south wales

Black and white photograph. Brick building (corner in Inglewood). The State Savings Bank of Victoria. Car in laneway at L. On back: MP 278, copy 2, 2 copies, 93, RHSV stamp. In image: 'The State Savings Bank of Victoria' Above windows on building. On each of two windows 'The State Savings Bank of Victoria'. On pillar near door 'Guaranteed by the Government of Victoria'.Alan Doney (ref. J Lerk, (10/03/2000)buildings, bank, state savings bank of victoria

Black and white photograph. Brick building (corner in Inglewood). The State Savings Bank of Victoria. Car in laneway at L. On back: MP 278 (copy 1); , RHSV stamp, 94Alan Doney (ref. J Lerk 10/3/2000buildings, bank, state savings bank of victoria, see also: 2000.551.01 (copy), 2000.554.01

Black and white photograph. Portion of a machine, showing motor and rollers. On back TL and front BR 'MP 366'. On back: 'Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Previous Acc. No. MP 366.topic, objects, machine

Sepia photograph of group of children. Two girls, two boys on hand card. Four shields and banner decoration. Lion statue on right front. One boy in Scottish dress. One with top hat with feather. Girls with coronets. On back - 'Easter Procession Exhibit, 1890's +, probably Juvenile Fire Brigade' . On back - 3cls, p8, A feast', 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' circular stamp.person, group, easter procession

Sepia photograph of Christ Church, Swan Hill showing construction materials. Group of eight women, two men, two men on scaffold. Larger building in background. On back: stamped in circle 'Royal Hiostorical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', Indian ink: 'Church, Swan Hill, May 3rd, 1892. IG Alexandra Harris Incumbent'. Black ink' 'MP 268'. Previous Acc. No. 'MP 268'buildings, church, christ church, swan hill

Black and white photograph of lily pond at fernery, Rosalind Park On back - stamped in circle - 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In black ink '263', Blue ink smudge near stamp and fly spot?. Previous Acc. No. 'MP 263'.place, public gardens, fernery, rosalind park

Black and white photograph showing view of fountain at Charing Cross. Shopfronts (Bissets, Mannings), two hansoms at View Point. Cart proceeding north on View Street. Two pedestrians on footpath by the Camp Reserve. On back - stamped in circle - 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In black ink - 'MP260'. In image on buildings 'Geo. S. Bissett, Importer of Drapery, Clothing and Millinery', 'Manning & .. , Drapers & Tailors'. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'MP 260'. Ian Wild, June 2000 'Bendigo Fountain before tramline went to Eaglehawk - prior to 1888'.place, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Black and white photograph taken from SW. horse drawn conveyance lwr R foreground. Two couples standing along fenceline. Trees - small protected by guards. On back: stamped in circle 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In black ink -'MP 259'. Marks in grey lead across one diagonal and one long perimeter. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 259'. Ian Wild, June 2000 'Bendigo Post Office and Court House'.buildings, government, bendigo post office

Black and white photograph showing façade of Bendigo School of Mines and the Mechanics Institute from North. Gas lamp opposite front gate. Radio aerial on roof. Photo is copy of original. On back: stamped in circle 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In black ink - '257'. In blue ink - '6', 'Now, FSP, 1204', Aeritrew?buildings, commercial, school of mines

Black and white photograph: Queen Victoria memorial procession, Alexandra Fountain, Pall Mall. Parade of military and band personnel. Large crowds watching. Flags on Beehive building and Shamrock Hotel at half mast. 3 trams next to Fountain. 3 horse drawn vehicles in foreground with occupants watching parade. In image on windows ' Abbot's ' ' Henderson & Goodison/Beehive/Furniture & Drapery' ' ? Hill/Tailor/Outfitter' ' No7/Co-operative/… ? ' Yankee Doodle/…' K.W. Van Damme/Havelock' ' Melbourne Cash Store ' Clock shows '2.50 ' ' J./.Ree…..' ' Emery & Gibson' On back top right corner, 'MP 255' Pre. Acc no. MP 255. Card index ' Queen Victoria, Memorial Procession Bendigo.'bendigo, streetscape, pall mall

Sepia print showing view of Bendigo's Sacred Heart Cathedral from West. Bicycle in foreground, found children in middle ground by picket fence. Looking across Wattle Street. Showing cathedral before main steeple build. Postcard. Inscriptions: in ink on face top RH 'MP 221'. Same site, in red ink - '32', Sacred Heart Cathedral, 'Kalima Press'. On back: in stamped circle 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Red ink '32', Printed 'V.S.M. Series. Printed in Germany' (ink stain above). Stamped: 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Lines for correspondence. History of object: previous acc. No. 'MP 122'buildings, church, sacred heart cathedral