Donald Clark Collection. A monochrome photograph depicting Cormack Lowther and Sam James at the cyanide plant on Poverty Hill, Tarnagulla. Copy photograph. mining

Donald Clark Collection.Two typed documents, each of several pages. One is a transcript of part of the diary of James Cheetham during the time of his voyage from Liverpool, England to Tarnagulla, Australia. The other connected document is a typed account by amateur historian Donald Clark with the title 'Early History of Sandy Creek and Tarnagulla Goldfields'. It was 'transposed' by him in 1997 from a manuscript written in 1928 by the wife of James Cheetham, Dulcie. Her manuscript was compiled from the contents of original diaries she had which had been written by James Cheetham and Ed Peters when they lived in Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla during the towns early years.

Donald Clark Collection.A typed transcript of part of the diary of James Cheetham. Relates to his journey from Liverpool, England to Hobson's Bay, Australia (June 23rd to September 4th, 1857).

Jonathan Falder was considered the founder of Wesleyan Methodism in Tarnagulla. He was said to have preached in 1858 from a tree stump near the Poverty Reef. This letter was written less than a year after the opening of the large Wesleyan Church which still stands, albeit without its roof which was destroyed in a fire in 2000 . James Cheetham was both secretary of the Shire of Bet Bet and a councillor for the Borough of Tarnagulla. He was the Mayor of Tarnagulla for four years. James also entered the Victorian parliament and was the MLA for the Dunolly Electorate from 1 April 1889 to 1 June 1890. This meant he was holding three positions at the same time. James died in 1890 from injuries received in a buggy accident. Donald Clark Collection.A photocopy of a letter from Jonathan Falder to James Cheetham, both of whom were residents of Tarnagulla. Transcript of contents attached.

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Part of a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegram Office, to Edwin Davis at William James, View Place, Sandhurst (Bendigo).

Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from Thomas Bakerg to James Dunbar, Solicitor, Inglewood. Text reads "Have you obtained injunction Len ________ against Specimen Hill Company'.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from William Supper or Suppen to Manager, Telegraph Station, Sydney. Text reads 'has telegram 22 march to James Creeliman been delivered.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from William McDonald to James Henderson, Clerk, S.M. Herald Office, Sydney.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from Newman & Burstall to James Robertson, Labour Office, Barker Street, Castlemaine. Text reads 'Don't engage a man for us if you have not done so. reply immediately I will pay'.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from Thomson & Comrie to James McKean, Carisbrook. Text reads 'Send one Pound ____ Six (6) Boys ________. Immediate.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph Office from James Hargreaves to Joseph Hargreaves, in care Mr Pendleton, Mitchel St, Sandhurst. Text reads 'I got the Box. I send all By George Turner Sunday morning'.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek Telegraph Office from William Supper to Mr James Crulman (?), 467 Pitt St, Sydney. Text reads 'Sent draft on tenth March addressed Post Office Sidney'.

A large lot of papers, including this note and many telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. A handwritten note, probably a draft for a telegram sent from Tarnagulla Telegraph/Post Office. From John Green to James Fries (?), Manager, North Poverty G. Mi. Co., Greman's (?) Chambers, Sandhurst Message reads 'Revoke proxy to R. Rook. Appoint Robert Church'.

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph & Post Office. From Willie / Nellie Coulter to H.A. Henty Esq, James Henty c/o Melbourne. Message reads 'Cannot move. _____. Push to off in town. but not quite'.

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten letter (or draft text for a telegram) sent from Tarnagulla, from C. Rigg (?) to James McKean Esq, Carisbrook. Message reads 'Send two loads of flour to ________ with some ham (?)'

A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph Office. From Geo. Rigg to James McKean Esq, Carisbrook. Text reads 'Send Thompson (incorrect spelling) & Comrie seventy tons Fl___ (page torn - 'flour'?)

A large lot of papers, including this and many other telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Certificate to Authorise The Issue of a Publican's License. Issued to James Trowbridge for his house at Orville in the Shire of Korong. Signed by _____ Carr, M. Irvine and Albert Summers.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Birth form for: Child's name: James John Tregiillis Date of Birth: 2nd July 1872 Place of birth: Llanelly Father: James Tregiillis Mother: Catherine Tregillis (nee Heffern)

Williams Family Collection. Probably filled out at Tarnagulla Post Office. A postal money order for funds (one pound) sent from George Holyoak of Laanecoorie to James Pearce in Thornbury, Gloucester, England.tarnagulla, laanecoorie

Williams Family Collection. Probably filled out at Tarnagulla Post Office. James Tregillis lived in Llanelly. A postal money order for funds (two pounds) sent from James Tregillis to Mary Nichol, General Post Office, Sydney. tarnagulla

A monochrome photograph depicting a group of people at the first 'Back To' event at Tarnagulla School, 1931. Persons depicted: (standing) Murray Comrie, Nell Wragg, _____ , Jack Duggan, ______ , Violet Clark. (Seated) George Foers, Claude James, Betty Radnell.

Monochrome photograph. Cormack Lowther and Sam James at Poverty Hill, Cyanide Plant, Tarnagulla.

A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Registration of Birth form for: Child's name: William Joseph James Date of Birth: 21st November 1871 Place of birth: Jones Creek (Waanyarrra) Father: Joseph James Mother: Annie (nee Barns)