Letter written on white paper to the Chief Ranger, Court King of the Forest from Matthew Burke and dated January 31/1872. Matthew had been accused of being illegally on the Court funds. He wrote the letter saying he was being treated by the doctor. The doctor told him to go on the funds as he was not fit for work. He also says he has never been bad on the books yet. Court King of the Forest A.O.F. No. 3770 Sandhurst impression stamp at the top of the letter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, matthew burke

The Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery printed letterhead handwritten note dated 14 th August 1895 to Edward P Hastings re: kind wishes signed Magnus Cohnbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Eighteen typed and handwritten pages, with a title pages 'Graduation of Nurses - speech' written in blue pen. The following thirteen pages are typed, the rest in blue pen. The typed speech appears unfinished. Speech in a sequence of notes dated 1964. The speech deals in detail with the history of the nursing profession.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. nursing.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71.One typed page dated 16 January, 1965. Bendigo Advertiser letterhead. Letter addressed to Mr Oliver from Amy Huxtable, thanking him for the slides of Dawn Fraser he had sent to her. Rec. 18. 1. 65. with initials written in blue pen in the bottom left corner.bendigo, council, amy huxtable, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. amy huxtable (bendigo advertiser)

Correspondence (1973) re O'Keefe family, Adelaide Vale. Reply mentions a number of O'Keefe's in Bendigo (eg Edward O'Keefe). Reference to a cheese factory (mentioned in obituary notice page 153 of ''Annals of Bendigo''.person, individual, o'keefe family

Correspondence( 1980) re O'Donnell family (Dr. O'Donnell). Reply refers to a Mr R O'Donnell (Huntly. Farmer, landowner and mining investor) No further information re Dr O'Donnell.person, individual, o'donnell family

Handwritten paper re Osterfield family by Verna Doak '' the Depression 1929-35; The Osterfield Family and Remembering of a Depression Prospector''' Frederick Osterfield; Roderick Roy Osterfield. Mention of Dukes Flat and Burnt Gully (photographs) and details of primitive mining techniques. Mention of successful clay pit at Axedale.Verna Doakperson, individual, osterfield family, depression protector, dukes flat, burnt gully, clay pit axedale.

Correspondence (2011) re Haire/Heire/O'Hehir/Ohaire/Hare/Heir/ family (various spellings). Various genealogical reports supplied to enquiry. Reference to the Telegraph Hotel, Numurkah.person, individual, o'heire family

Newspaper cuttings (1968) re grave of Maria Ninnes, Maiden Gully (Robin Hill Farm). Research done by a Mrs Edith Checcuci on the family of Maria Ninnes (died 1852), wife of Thomas Ninnes. Grave also the grave of two daughters, Grace and Jane.person, individual, maria ninnes

Correspondence re Niemann family - reference to a ''Niemann'' mentioned in Frank Cusack's book. Mention of F C Niemann, councillor and mayor of Bendigo (ca. 1930s).Reply from BHS mentions a Miss Niemann (amateur dramatics). Date of correspondence - 1980.person, individual, niemann family

Correspondence re Charles Newman and William Reed to BHS. Some information in reply re Charles Denis Newman (married Mary Spurling) and hotel (South Victoria Hotel, Gladstone St). No information on William Henry Reed (married Lydia Turner) supplied by BHS. Date of correspondence 1981.person, individual, charles newman

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71.Three typed sides of two pages, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Previous pages? Appear to be missing. Calculations in pen on reverse of the second page. Topics include: visit from Mr Keddie of the Social Welfare Dept., the Music Lovers Club, and a reception for the Freemasons.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71.Three typed pages, with Dec 18 1964 written in pencil on the left margin, and in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include: Christmas functions at the McDonald Oral School, Catholic Men's Dinner Club, the Ordnance factory and T.P.I., and the Golden Square High School Speech Night.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages, with Dec 11th written in red ink across the top, but in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include: various Christmas functions, Easter Fair Society and financial problems, and the success and economic importance of the Bendigo livestock market.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two typed pages, Dec 5/ or 51? Written in red ink, but in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include: Victorian Promotion Council.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian promotion council.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages, Nov 28 written in red ink across the top, and in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include: Easter Fair Committee, Post Office careers school, Survey Regiment Fair at Fortuna, 6th Battalion reunion, Victorian Master Bakers banquet, and Marong Centenary and the historic home of Mr Ron Andrews in Maiden Gully.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. marong centenary.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Report suggests November. Topics include: rate rises, Cancer Appeal, naturalisation, opening of the Dobell Exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery, and the naturalisation ceremony.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. anti cancer council.

Photo: white painted house, verandah in front with iron lace. Two people standing on Lh side of verandah. Paper with photo says ' Smalley's ( W. Ellis ). Two people on verandah.buildings, residential, smalley, smalley, family history, house

Photo: coloured photo off farm (?) building. Building has stone base, brick walls and timber and iron roof. In front of photo, post and rail fence with iron gate.buildings, farming, stone building, architecture, heritage

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two typed pages, with Nov 14 written in red ink across the top, but in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include: visit of U.S Consul, availability of labour for proposed meat industry developments, possibilities surrounding the future demand for office equipment, result of City Council estimates meeting, the need for replacement of mechanised equipment, and Lake Weeroona improvements.bendigo, council, report, councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo.

Information re Oswald Theodore Nitschke of 24 Wallan St, Cal Gully. Handwritten notes mentioning Mr Busst (1/4/38) and Extended Puddling Claim; New Zealand Gully Rd (east of Pecock's house- known as ''Alice Springs'' claim. Some erasures at bottom. No author or date.person, individual, oswald theodore nischke, extending pudding claim, pecocks house known as 'alice springs', certificate of protective registration, new zealand gully road.

Information re E Neill on card with handwritten note:''This is the earliest Record of Neill I have at present'' (signature?) In three columns - Date; Subject and Remarks; viz: Date 1872-3; Subject: Neill. E; Remarks: Langston St - Esler, Hugh Sharebroker. Davis, J.F. Sharebroker; Neill, E. Mining Speculator. Boundry St. (Note addressed to Rae Anderson?)person, individual, e. neill

Photo: Note on back of photo states Öutside the Magazine '- coloured photo of three men standing in front of corrugated iron shed. Description attached reads' all the explosives for the mines in this area were stored here. A formed track runs to the door with earthworks all around to guard against blast. A trolley ran from each building on a wooden track. Wheels were copper. Two buildings formed the magazine, one in front of the other. This was to store caps and other explosives. Inside the magazine are numerous racks. Externally buildings were provided with copper lighting arrestors, later removed by vandals. Still to be seen are tracks in asphalt where woollen ( wooden ? ) rails ran. A good metal road ran right to magazine ( gravel) In front of the magazine building is botanical gardens area ( between it and Simpsons Road ). A cricket pitch also in the area more to the rear of Fitzpatrick's Hotel. Eaglehawk's first golf course is said to be in this area. Magazine keepers house still stands next to McLelland ( water bailiff )eaglehawk, powder magazine, eaglehawk, powder magazine, magazine, simpsons road, botanical gardens.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two typed pages, undated but in sequence labelled 1964.Topics include: upcoming City Council estimates meeting and rate issues, address by the Chairman of the Anti Cancer Council 1965 Appeal, visit of Dawn Fraser, and the urgent need for accommodation to attract 200 meat workers to Bendigo.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Five typed pages, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include: visit of Mr Douglas Anderson, director of the Victorian Promotional Committee, visit of Mr Duncan of Swifts meat works at Newport, CEBS (Church of England Boys Society) sports day, Ladies Carpet Bowls concert, the Combined High Schools sports day, problems with Oak St railway crossing, and an invitation to citizens to attend the annual meeting of the Industrial Expansion Committee on October 30th.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian promotional committee. swifts meat works (newport). church of england boys society (c.e.b.s.). industrial expansion committee. bendigo ladies carpet bowls.

Page from White Hills Cemetery Register re McConnichee family children - James; Stillborn (un-named) and Henry W. 1876- 1899.person, individual, mcconnichee family

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Five typed pages, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Corrections in pencil. Recent event and date mentioned is September 25th. Topics include: visitors from the National Trust, opening of Bendigo Bowling Club, visit of a Japanese trade mission to Bendigo (associated with the meat industry), Save the Children Fund activities, Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged Committee Annual Meeting and mention of present projects, death of Mr Que O Hoy and mention of James Denton, death of Mr Albert Bush, and the fluoridation of the water supply.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo bowling club. national trust of victoria. que o hoy. albert bush. james denton.

dEnquiry re miner Gillespie (''Archie'') McDonell and wife, Mary. Names of nine children given. Ca. 1880. No reply.A.G. Mac Donaldperson, individual, archie mcdonell, archie mcdonell, gillespie mcdonell

Correspondence re McIntosh family between Mrs K King, Otago, NZ and Town Clerk, Bendigo re ancestor. Five children of Robert Miller McIntosh and Helen Kirkland McIntosh (nee Fraser) were born in Bendigo after 1853. Family went to NZ (date not mentioned or who?) No information supplied in reply.Mrs K.K. Kingperson, individual, mcintosh family

Photo: copy of photo of first Bendigo Post Office and Survey Office, located corner of Mitchell and Pall Mall. Building constructed by John Pyke, land purchased for 1800 pounds in first land sales. Source of information: Dr. Ralph Birrell. This reproduction is the property of the National Library of Australia, and is not for reproduction in any form apart from for research.bendigo, buildings, post office and survey office