A book titled 'The life of Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Moliere comic dramatist and satirist. Most witty and humorous of dramatic authors; the glory of the French stage; painter of manners and satirist of hypocrisy.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 81 - 96 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, jean baptiste poquelin de moliere, lydia chancellor, collection, jean baptiste poquelin de moliere, de moliere, the life of jean baptiste poquelin de moliere, male, individual, person, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, satire, writing, comedy, theatre, philosopher, france, famous people, advertisement

A book titled ' The Life of Horatio Nelson the victor of the Nile and of Trafalgar. The gallant sailor. The commander who did his duty. The patriot who upheld the honour of England, and secured her naval supremacy in the most tremendous struggle of any age.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 225 - 240 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, horatio nelson, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of horatio nelson, horatio nelson, person, male, individual, penny books, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, english history, english naval history, biographies, advertisements, biographical series

A book titled 'The Life of William Wallace the Hero of Scotland. A warrior and a patriot, who in a period of lawlessness and wrong manfully maintained the principles of justice, and stood forward in defence of the rights and liberties of his native land.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 497 - 512 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, william wallace, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of william wallace, william wallace, male, individual, person, famous people, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, biographical series, biographies, scotland, scottish history, advertisements

A book titled 'The Life of Her Majesty The Queen.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 769 - 784 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, queen victoria, lydia chancellor, collection, the queen, queen victoria, the life of queen victoria, female, person, individual, british royalty, royal family, british history, england, famous people, penny books, english history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, biographical series

A book titled 'The Life of John Knox. The Great Scottish Reformer.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 689 - 704 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, john knox, lydia chancellor, collection, john knox, the life of john knox, person, individual, male, scotland, scottish history, history, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographies, biographical series, penny books, advertisements

A book titled 'The Life of Socrates. The Great Grecian Philosopher. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 657-672 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, socrates, lydia chancellor, collection, socrates, the life of socrates, person, male, individual, philosophy, philosopher, famous people, greeks, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, advertisements, biograpahical series

Illuminated address enclosed in a brown leather folder, embossed with gold leaf pattern. Letter on RH page, photo of Mr. Joseph Davies (The hero), photo of Goldfields Consolidated Mine, and diagram of mine shaft showing location of rescue on left hand page of address. Address to Mr. Joseph Davies, resolution moved by Sir John Quick, congratulating him on his heroism in saving the life of his mate, Mr. J. Allan, at the Goldfields Consolidated mine last Friday, Dated 14th October, 1909.person, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, illuminated address, sir john quick, mining, goldfields consolidated gold mine

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 32 page soft cover booklet by Ian F. McLaren. A brief biography of the Australian author C. J. Dennis and his works. Includes a list of publications by Dennis. Published in 1961 in Melbourne and printed by Hall's Bookstore, Prahran. Catalogue sticker ''2171 MCL'' on front cover.Ian F. McLarenbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, ian f. mclaren

A green programme with black print. On the front cover is a border and inside it are the words, ' Direction J. & N. Tait The Orchestra of The State Conservatorium of Music New South Wales Musical Festival Programme Conductor: Henri Verbrugghen Price 6d. Sydney W. A. Gullick, Government Printer.' On the inside is a photo of Henri Verbrugghen, a history of his life and the programme. October 1920. 11 pgs.program, music, orchestra, lydia chancellor, collection, music, orchestra, concert, programme, program

Newspaper clipping mounted on brown cardboard which has broken down the centre -' The Celebrated Representative cricket match . England v Australia played at Kennington Oval , London 1880 from Bell's Life in London- donor Dot Michelsen.newspaper, the celebrated representative cricket match . england v australia played at kennington oval , london 1880/bell's life in london

Typed account of the entertainment in Bendigo in the early days. People made their own entertainment and from 1853 theatres and concert halls became a part of life on the goldfield. Singers and musicians came to perform. There was also processions, race meetings and sporting events.bendigo, entertainment, gold fields, entertainment on the gold fields 1850 - 1890, m dixon, lola montez, amy castles, charles thatcher, bendigo advertiser, the theatre royal, yates, royal exchange restaurant, shamrock hotel, merchant of venice, othello, hamlet, lady of lyons, royal victoria theatre, bendigo histrionic club, the old curiosity shop, benevolent asylum, shakespearean society, criterion theatre, w howitt, land labour and gold, frank cusack, bendigo a history, the bendigo advertiser centenary edition, r ward, the australian legend, the shamrock concert hall, royal princess theatre, j c williamson, maggie moore, ilma de murska, easter fair, jim crilly, annals of bendigo, gilbert and sullivan, dick davey's pub, g mackay, mackay & co, sandhurst bee, m clark, a short history of australia, r lacour-gayet, a concise history of australia, jack hattam

Typed notes mentioning Diamond Hill area, advertisements in the three local papers and further sources for research.document, newspaper, community life, bendigo advertiser, sandhurst bee, bendigo independent

Handwritten account of the life and work of Captain Matthew Flinders R. N. Note on the front to Felicity from Ian. Also a Bibliography on the next page.document, captain matthew flinders r n, the sixth continent, arthur scholes, the discovery of australia, a sharp, the voyage of the investigator, k a austin, my own destroyer, s j baker, mornington - in the wake of flinders, l moorhead, matthew flinders 1774-1814, j d mack, in strangeland: pioneers of australia, t carter, the voyages of matthew flinders, m colewell, the discovery and exploration of australia, e h g & g ee feeken, the victoria historical magazine december 1943 & june 1953

Pearce Collection: Printed note from The Mutual Life & Citizens' Assurance Co Ltd addressed to R an Eldridge Esq. Re payment of arrears. Return envelope included.document, certificate, life assurance

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 95 page soft cover booklet by William Henry Hudson on the life and poetry of John Keats. Contains a selection of poems, some in part only, with an accompanying discussion on each. B & W image of John Keats opposite title page. Published in 1911 by George G. Harrap & Co., London and printed by Ballantyne & Co., London. Catalogue sticker ''2260 HUD'' on spine. Signature ''A. H. Chisholm'' inside front cover. Seven newspaper articles relating to Keats, loose inside front cover. (a) Argus 4-5-40 Poet who died young. (b) Sydney Morning Herald 9-4-67 Keats seen again as Shakespeare's heir. (c Age 26-7-58 Keats's Ode to a Nightingale. (d) Age 3-11-63 Keats's Ode to a Nightingale (e) Age 4-5-63 Keats's Legend of St Agnes. (f) Age 17-5-58 Keats's Ode to a Grecian Urn. (g) Unknown paper and date Two new sonnets (by Keats).William Henry Hudsonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, john keats, poetry, william henry hudson

Glass Slide Negative, Brigham Young and his wives showing Brigham Young in the centre surrounded by 21 wives - Young was a polygamist /// Brigham Young was perhaps the most famous polygamist of the early Latter Day Saint movement, marrying a total of 55 wives, 54 of them after becoming a Latter Day Saint. [1] He stated that upon being taught about plural marriage, "It was the first time in my life that I desired the grave."[2] By the time of his death, Young had 57 children by 16 of his wives; 46 of his children reached adulthood. [3].Johnsons Portrait Collectionphotography, processing equipment, negative

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 225 page paperback collection of by Adam Lindsay Gordon with a prefatory sketch of his life. Published in 1918 by N.S.W. Bookstall Co. Ltd, Sydney. Printed by John Sands Ltd, Sydney. Sketch portrait of A. L. Gordon on front cover and a Sunlight Soap advert on back cover. Catalogue sticker ''2059 GOR'' on front cover.Adam Lindsay Gordonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, adam lindsay gordon, poetry

Four page pamphlet re the life of Dr Oliver Penfold and ''Penfolds Fine Arts Gallery'' (32 View St, Bendigo). - covers the following topics: Early Life, Medical career, Marriage and family, a musician of note, the Bendigo School of Mines and ''One of the finest and noblest 'Bendigonians' ''. Compiled by three grand-daughters of Oliver Penfold.person, individual, oliver penfold, dr oliver penfold, osmaston, dorothy penfold.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three pages of typed notes titled Mayor Speaks. The date, 6/2/65, is written in pen across the top. There is some scribbled calculations in blue pen on the first page. Topics include : traffic infringements, classes in life saving for school children, cemetery management, and the Country Swimming Championships.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo.

Newspaper cutting re Jim Purdy (Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser - no date, but handwritten on page is ''1980's''. Section called 'Profile' giving the life story of Jim Purdy as ''Jim's Memories''.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, jim purdy

Printed declaration for freedom of any infirmity like to shorten the natural duration of life for Richard Ivey and his wife. Dated January 27th 1864. Also signed at the end by the Court Surgeon (illegible signature.)societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, richard ivey

Printed declaration for freedom of any infirmity like to shorten the natural duration of life for John Ward and his wife. Dated January 27th 1864. Also signed at the end by the Court Surgeon (illegible signature.)societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john ward

Official Opening of the Bendigo Urban Fire Station and Northern Zone Complex by Mr R M Greenwood, M.Eng.Sc., B.E.E., Dip.E.E., Dip.M.E., F.I.E.Aust., Chairman of Country Fire Authority. Saturday, March 23rd, 1985. Northern Zone Complex Staff: Assistance Chief Officer: A Graham. Regional Officers: W Walker, R Morrall. Deputy Regional Officers: D Barber, J Ray. Typist Clerks: H Harrison, A Connelly. Bendigo Urban Fore Brigade: Station Officer in Charge: M Gray. Station Officers: J Chapman, J Clark, R Ellis, S Knight, R Langridge, K Pinner, D Vecht, E Walder. Volunteer Officers: Chairman: Geoff Flack. Foreman: J Turner. Apparatus Officer: P Sheers. Secretary: L Rodda. Senior Firefighters: J Absalom, R Allott, L Anglin, P Brereton, P Brown, B Cole, A Dennis, G Ellis, J Griffiths, A Harrington, R Lindsay, A Hartland, J Meagher, G Monro, T Nolan, W Watters, J Wellard. Firefighters: R Barry, A Boromeo, A Crosthwaite, A Hand. Volunteer Firefighters: P Bouwmeester, M Bracey, E Carruthers, D Dunlop, G Ellis, M Ellis, I Ellis, George Flack, I Johnson, C Lapsley, P Mundy, G Nadort, M Nabbs, J Phillips, T Rosewall, R Schintler, B Sandlant, G Watson, R Watt, R Wee Hee. Reserve Firefighters: D Anderson, P Barker, P Chapman, C Clayton, S Guest, D McCarroll, A Maes, S Pearson, M Ruff, N Wastell, G Wilkinson, D Dean, A Rogers. Life Members: Perc Terrill, Max Ellis, George Ellis, Ron Wee Hee, Stan Price, S/O Vin Lapsley (retired). Ladies Auxiliary: President: Mary Dillon, Secretary: Ruth Turner, Treasurer: Karen Watt. J Clark, T Graham, M Gray, M Gray, Y Yore, M Letts, J Nadort, J Vecht, M Lapsley, D Dunlop, A Flack, L Graham. Junior Brigade Members: M Graham, G Hore, T Hore, D Spiers, A Hore, P Holloway, S Turner. Short History on the Bendigo Fire Brigade which was established on 1st May 1899, taking the form of an amalgamation of the 3 Fire Brigades in existence in Bendigo. . . Back cover 2 photographs original Bendigo Station and new Bendigo Station.event, official, country fire authority, official opening of the bendigo urban fire station and northern zone complex by mr r m greenwood, m.eng.sc., b.e.e., dip.e.e., dip.m.e., f.i.e.aust., chairman of country fire authority. march 23rd, 1985. staff: assistance chief officer: a graham. regional officers: w walker, r morall. deputy regional officers: d barber, j ray. typist clerks: h harrison, a connelly. bendgio urban fore brigade: station officer in charge: m gray. station officers: j chapman, j clark, r ellis, s knight, r langridge, k pinner, d vecht, e walder. volunteer officers: chairman: geoff flack. foreman: j turner. apparatus officer: p sheers. secretary: l rodda. senior firefighters: j absalom, r allott, l anglin, p brereton, p brown, b cole, a dennis, g ellis, j griffiths, a harrington, r lindsay, a hartland, j meagher, g monro, t nolan, w watters, j wellard. firefighters: r barry, a boromeo, a crosthwaite, a hand. volunteer firefighters: p bouwmeester, m bracey, e carruthers, d dunlop, g ellis, m ellis, i ellis, george flack, i johnson, c lapsley, p mundy, g nadort, m nabbs, j phillips, t roasewall, r schintler, b sandlant, g watson, r watt, r wee hee. reserve firefighters: d anderson, p barker, p chapman, c clayton, s guest, d mccarroll, a maes, s pearson, m ruff, n wastell, g wilkinson, d dean, a rogers. life members: perc terrill, max ellis, george ellis, ron wee hee, stan price, s/o vin lapsley (retired). ladies auxiliary: president: mary dillon, secretary: ruth turner, treasurer: karen watt. j clark, t graham, m gray, m gray, y yore, m letts, j nadort, j vecht, m lapsley, d dunlop, a flack, l graham. junior brigade members: m graham, g hore, t hore, d spiers, a hore, p holloway, s turner. short history bendigo fire brigade established 1st may 1899, amalgamation of the 3 fire brigades in existence in bendigo. . .2 photographs original bendigo station new bendigo station.

Railways Collection--Bulletin 727 article May 1998 - A Job For Life - by Graham Thomas. 13 x A4 loose pages photocopied from 'The Bulletin' - In this article Jack Thomas records his memories of Bendigo North Workshops during 31 years he was employed there as a boilermaker's assistant and the events that led him to seek permanent employment with the Victorian Railways in 1946. Black and white photos include The South Nell Gwynne mine, various photos of the workshops, the original D3 658, D3 619, K171, J Class and R727 steam locomotives, There is a photo of a Coffee Pot crane Locomotive.Graham Thomas.magazine

Information re Angus McKay on single sheets a. ''Angus McKay - Annals of Bendigo'' with list of mentions of him in the Annals by page, year and the item of interest from 1853 to 1886; b. half page summary of the life and activities of Angus McKay. Both are typewritten by unknown author (carbon copies).person, individual, angus mckay

Article (8 pages) titled ''Mackay, of Bendigo - a requiem for an Anzac'' (Major Murdoch Mackay) by J G Harrison. Life story of Mackay who died at Pozieres, France in WW1. Contains extracts from letters from the front by Mackay. Mackay was articled (1911) to Messrs Cohen, Kirby and Woodward of Bendigo. Joined Citizens Forces in 1911 - rose to rank of Lieutenant. Further military details.J.G. Harrisonperson, individual, major murdoch mackay

Talk about the life of Irene Mitchell (to BHS by Charles Murray?) Irene Mitchell took part in Bendigo Competitions prior to successful acting career (detailed in talk). Her grandfather was Nat Ellis who had a cornet band in Sandhurst before going to Princess Theatre in late 1880s. (Details provided on page 1 of talk. Two copies of talk and covering letter from author.Charles Murrayperson, individual, irene mitchell, actress, nat ellis, cornet band, princess theatre.

Details of life (and invention) of Anthony George Maldon Mitchell (talk to Bendigo BHS by Derek Ravenscroft). Mitchell was born in London but given the name of Maldon because of the family's association with that town. ( Mitchell invented important compact bearing for steam/warships).person, individual, anthony george maldon mitchell, mitchell invested important compact bearings for steam/warships.

Victorian Railways advertising brochures x 12. Glossy fold-out map and collage of old railway photos (without notations). Articles include 'growing Victoria and various aspects of Railway life, celebrating 150 years of the Victorian Railways C 2004.books, magazines, v/r advertising

Information re W C Vahland: a. typewritten copy of text from ''Bendigo and Vicinity (1896) providing life details to that point (copy date 1975); b. In Memoriam card for R. Wor. Bro. W.C. Vahland ''Inhumatus July 21st, 1915'' - Golden and Corinthian Lodge of Bendigo. Card has the Funeral Hymn 4 verses printed out.person, individual, w.c. vahland, vahland, bendigo building society, bendigo cognac distillery co., bendigo gas works, school of mines and mechanic's institute, golden and corinthian lodge.