The Australian Historical Records Society existed in Ballarat between 1896 and 1906. They were one of Australia's first historical societies, and were in the position to still be able to talk to early pioneers. They invited such pioneers to either submit letters or memoirs, or to address the Society's meetings, where their reminiscences were taken down in shorthand and later typed up. The Society also attempted to preserve memorabilia from Ballarat's early days, but on the disbanding of the group in 1906, materials were stored at the Ballarat Town Hall and were later lost. It is not known how the papers made their way to the then Ballarat Municipal Library, but they have been part of the Library's collection for many years.Notes from a lecturette given to the AHRS by James Oddie, and recorded by Mr Coulthard, the Recording Secretary. James Oddie was born in England and arrived in Geelong with his wife and daughter in 1849. The gold lured him to Ballarat, where he witnessed the Eureka uprising. He was the first chairman of the Ballarat Municipal Council, and because of his many philanthropic activities and community involvement, is thought of as "the father of Ballarat."larpent (ship), eureka stockade, goldrush, ballarat, immigrant experience, immigrants

Glass ornamental tower designed on The Pearl Tower in Shanghai, China. Presented to the SGSC from businessman Mr. Poo, Jinshan Community in China. The tower features a tall spire with two large faceted balls and three smaller balls fixed to a glass base. Chinese writing around the edge of base. Under the base is round mirror which creates a multicoloured effect through the base of the tower.

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/2/1970 about the plans of 80 year old Mr. Bill Roff to save the trams in Ballarat. Former Councillor, twice succeeded in the past by persuading council to reject the move. This time the Mayor has agreed. Mentions Country Party, the recent cut to services (20 mins to 30 mins due to staff shortages), losses incurred by the trams.In pencil in right hand edge "12/2/70"trams, tramways, sec, closure, bill roff

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 9/6/1977 of the recovery and planned resurrection of Ballarat tramways' horse drawn overhead platform wagon by the Junior Group of the Ballarat National Trust. Has two photos of the recovery of the vehicle at Sovereign Hill lookout the previous Saturday. Quotes the President of the group, Mr. Geoff Hendy about their plans, including donation to the BTPS at a later date.trams, tramways, overhead, horse drawn vehicle, national trust, tower wagon

Documents, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Swimming Club, correspondence from City of Bendigo from 4/2/1958 - 9/2/1966, Re: His Worship the Mayor and the Mayoress, Cr. And Mrs.R.A.Rae have very much pleasure in accepting the invitation of the President, Mr. A.L.Nelson and committee to attend the Opening of the New Swimming Pool on Saturday 15th December 1962 at 2.15 p.m.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Two pages, advertisements from Bendigo Advertiser, 26.8.1967 and 10.6.67, glued on. Articles detail open days of Historical & Mining Museum, next Eaglehawk Town Hall, bus tour ' Bendigo Mining' (Houlden's Bus Tours) and a Bendigo gold mining areas tour. Mr. R.W. Birrell is mentioned as a speaker at the monthly meeting in July 1967, speaking on the history of the Bendigo School of Mines.Bendigo Advertiserbendigo, mining, bendigo historical society

Hardcover book with blue front cover and brown spine. On the spine a red square with gold letters "Letter Book''. The book has an alphabetical index at the beginning without any entry. Five hundred pages of very thin paper complete the book, only four pages have writing with letters dated 1898 and 1899. The letters are from Mr. Abbott relating to business orders.business, letters, abbott

Memo 8 March, 1984 to D.F. Evans re mining lease 496 and Jetsew Pty Ltd.. Discussion between R. Wright and Arthur Holt, a principal of Whirrakee Mining Pty Ltd, is described. Whirrakee Mining under option to Jetsew until 17 March 1984. Four mining leases held by Whirrakee Mining. George Ham of Dunolly and Mr Just are principals of Jetsew.bendigo, gold mining, whirrakee mining, bendigo, mining, goldfield, whirrakee mining, jetsew, george hamm, mr. just

Photocopy of p.vii of "The Australasian" dated 17.06.1916 showing scenes from Burnley College. (1) "Miss Holttum giving instruction in rose pruning." (2) Planting out a shrub." (3) "Mr. E.E. Pescott illustrating the habits of growth of the Jonathon apple-tree." (Miss Holttum at left end of front row.) (4) "Turning over the soil." (5) "Cleaning up the garden beds." the australasian, burnley college, miss holttum, planting, shrubs, e.e. pescott, apple trees, garden beds, rose pruning, students working outside, outside classes

Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of COG Bendigo 2011 - 2012. These name badges would have been worn during official events, such as council meetings. Three name badges worn by Alec Sandner while serving on the Shire of Strathfieldsaye Council. All three badges are metallic with the circular Shire coat of arms above a rectangle name plate. The coat of arms are represented in full colour, name and titles are printed in black. 0146.1 Mr. Alec Sandner 0146.2 Cr. Alec Sandner 0146.3 Cr. Alec Sandner / Shire Presidentsandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, city of greater bendigo mayor

Black and white image featuring Mr Whalebone's bicycle shop, the post office and the Poultry Auction Centre along Nepean Highway, Moorabbin. In front of the shops is a telephone booth. There is a bike leaning against the front window of the post office and between the post office and the poulty auction shop is a picket fence with a gate, and two boys are coming through the gate, one of them wheeling a bike.Black printed ink on a round white sticker on reverse: 160

Black and white postcard showing slab bark house belonging to Northrope family. Photograph shows Mr Northrope sitting in front reading a newspaper, Mrs Northrope sitting in a chair, young mother and baby in doorway, boy with dog on grass. Climbing rose over window. Bark roofing overhanging wall held down with logs. All glass windows. Lake Bunga VictoriaThe Homestead Lake Bunga Vicgenealogy, historic site, houses, settlement

Black and white photograph which was copied from the Presbyterian Church "Diamond Jubilee" booklet (see Registration no. 1645). Photograph shows members of the Linton Presbyterian Church choir with their conductor, Mr Maddock. The photograph includes the caption from the original publication. This identifies members of the choir by their surnames only. Additional names, including first names, were provided at the time the photograph was copied for LDHS.presbyterian church choir, choirs, gertrude cox, jean cox, cassie mcbeath, alex mcbeath, george bennett, mary hitchins (née rankin), miss johnston, miss gascoigne, miss maddock, miss wishart, mr maddock [choir conductor]

The Bendigo Choral Society, Season 1927 Third Concert, 37th Grand Concert Town Hall, Bendigo, Wednesday, November 23rd, 1927 . Mr. W. C. Frazier A. R. C. O. Conductor. Artists: Miss Victoria M. Anderson, Miss Gwen Prockter, Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains A. T. C. L. Programme - Three pence. Cambridge Press Bendigo.event, entertainment, music, the bendigo choral society 37th grand concert, mr w c frazier, miss victoria m anderson, miss gwen prockter, miss eileen hains, cambridge press

Ironbark Gold Mining Company No Liability to Miss G. Alice Jones. Re Stock Exchange. Pink paper dated March 5, 11, 26, 28 and June 1925 and 20/7/25. Costs for attending Mr. Stanfield. Instructions for copy Rules for Stock Exchange. Also, for Sydney and Adelaide Stock Exchanges. "Posted 7/7/25" written in the top left corner.miss g. alice jones collection - account, ironbark gold mining co n l, mr stanfield, sydney stock exchange, adelaide stock exchange

Five page copy of a broadcast titled 'More About Hydroculture' dated 17 September, 1937. Heading - Chemistry of Today. Mentioned is the growth of plants, carbon - diamond and graphite, animal life and some plants that a Mr. Franklin D. Underwood of Harwich, Mass. Had grown using the growing salts. Typed on paper with printed letterhead and has Broadcast (3) written at the top of the page.sciences, bill ashman collection - correspondence, chemistry of today, john seaverns, more about hydroculture

New Oswald Gold Mining Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Oct. 2 to 4 1929 and 18 Nov 1929. Account details work involved in the issue of a new script in place of Mr. R T. F. Oswald's lost Script. Cost £1.11.6. R Delivered 18/11/1929 written in the top left corner.commerce, miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, new oswald gold mining co n l, mr r t f oswald

Back row from left: David Sturni, Brendan Greenbank, Terry Grigg, BARBARA NEWELL, Sally Birnie (nee Caldow), JANINE STONEY, CATHERINE DEAN, LEN/ GARY TURNER NEXT LINE: GLENDA CLUFF, BARBARA OLDAM, ELIZBABETH DARK, JUNE JACKSON, MAYBE A MATTHEWS, KEVIN UREN, GEOFF CHING. NEXT LINE: RICKY LAWSON, COLIN STONEY, GAVIN STURNI, ROBERT JACKSON, GARY MATTHEWS, GERARD WILKIE, PETER GRIGG. FRONT ROW: JANET UREN, ELIZABETH CHING, SHERYL MCDONALD, DEBBIE CHENERY, JEANETTE JACKSON, SANDRA CHING, ANNE MCDONALD, FELICITY DEAN ON THE END.Enlarged copy of black and white photograph, mounted on white card. Pupils and teacher are shown outside the new school building, opened in 1969 to replace the original building which had been declared unsafe. Teacher was Mr V. H. Reynolds, who was Head Teacher 1969-1971, and taught grades 4-6. Pupils were identified in 2022 by Sally Birnie, née Caldow.linton state school no. 880

Single page advertisement for auction of 13 home sites on Saturday 30th November (1957?) with map of subdivsion, terms of sale, and reference to brick covenant. Subdivision includes Yallamba Place, The Boulevard, and Anne Court, Heathmont. Agents - Heathmont Estate Agency, 103 Canterbury Road, Heathmont (Telephone) WU6808, and C.E. Carter & Son, 126 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, WU6024. Auctioneer - Mr. A. Carter."This Estate is subject to a covenant that all homes to be erected must be a minimum of 12-1/2 squares and are to be of brick or brick veneer construction, thus ensuring owners of preserving their value for the future."

BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, Federation wooden house return veandah with cast iron lace work. Canopies over R.H. front window and side L.H. window Small room with door on end of return. Written on back of photoboard ' Mr. L. Taylor 'Graceline' Beech Street, Golden Square, £1250' 2012 photo of house is attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree Photo Bendigoresidential, t.c. watts and son, beech street bendigo

Victorian Railways Memorandum, dated 23 April 1962, on VR printed form TN - H 228, that Senior Clerk Mr. C. Craig of Ivanhoe had passed the necessary examination and was competent to perform ticket checkers duties. Signed under the stamp of the Chief Traffic Manager. Has been completed using a form with a perforated edge on the left hand side. Form No. 9954.trams, tramways, victorian railways, personnel, tickets

Printed Press Release or Media Release, titled "A Century of Electric Trams in Melbourne", dated 5/5/2006 giving details of the event, the forthcoming weekend and quotes Mr. Dennis Cliche. Gives details of forthcoming events, and that Yarra Trams is celebrating its second anniversary of Yarra Trams taking responsibility for Melbourne's entire network. Included a flyer - same as Reg 841 - but included with this item.trams, tramways, yarra trams, centenary, 100 years of electric trams, st kilda, essendon, nmetl

Report - 10 A4 pages, was stapled, titled "The Sir Robert Risson Era - An enduring legacy" looking at the achievements of Mr Risson, his army service, the use of buses in Melbourne, Bourke St, Brisbane tramways, unions, the management of the MMTB, possible closure, knighthood, his community involvement, his legacy in relation to the Melbourne tramways and public transport. Has a list of acknowledgements, References and Bibliography.trams, tramways, brisbane, melbourne, closure, history, reports, tramways, mmtb, chairman, unions

Two handwritten pages, and typed copies of same, addressed to Mr J. J. Stanistreet, Commonwealth Bank Chambers, Bendigo. Notes mention the gross weight, moisture content and net-dry weight of Pyrites Lot no 68, Slimes or Strakes Lot No 67 and Blanket Sand Lot no 66. Assay results are also mentioned. The share for Tributors is also tabled. Albert Richardson Collection. document, gold, north deborah gold mining co n. l., north deborah gold mining co n. l., assay results for north deborah gold mining co n. l., mr j j stanistreet, school of mines, victor leggo & co

BHS CollectionFour handwritten pages. Copy of correspondence from Thompsons (Castlemaine) Limited to Mr McCann, Manager, North Deborah Mine, Bendigo re the setting of the valves in the Roberts Winding Engine. As they have not got any records of the design of the machine, they suggest dismantling part of the machine so that a reasonable setting can be determined and a chart made to which the fitters will have to adjust the Valves. Albert Richardson Collection.document, gold, the north deborah gold mine co, north deborah mine, letter from thompsons (castlemaine) ltd, mr mccann, john g burnell, roberts steam winding engine, north deborah mining company no liability, mr j g browne, j j stanistreet

Black and white photo of Edwards Shop on cnr Whitehorse Road and Alexander Street, Mitcham. Built 1923. Mr. Edwards bought 5 acres running from Whitehorse Road to Victoria Street Mitcham in 1915 for 118 pounds. Alexander Street was surveyed in 1949 later. originally accommodating a mixed business and later the local Mitcham newspaper. It currently houses a take-away food shop.edwards, william alexander

Gold coloured document, black print. On top North Virginia Gold Mining Company, Commonwealth Bank Chambers, Charing Cross. No. 3860. Receipt issued to Mr. C. Pieper, for two pounds, ten shillings. Dated 11 May 1937. Signed J.J. Stanistreet, Manager. See Pieper family portrait catalogue number 10641.60, in which Carl Pieper is a young boy.mine, gold, north virginia gold mine, north virginia mining company

E.E. Pescott no longer Principal in 1927, did part-time teaching at Burnley Horticultural College. Had a strong interest in native flora. Excursion to Boronia probably to study flora under EEP's guidance. Such excursions were a feature of the Certificate Course. eg. Ringwood, Heathmont, Greensborough, Frankston-Langwarren, Beaumaris ones under Charles French Jnr, Bill Nicholl and myself." E.B. Littlejohn.Collection of photographs donated 1991. Sepia and black and white prints (1) "First outing with hair up." "Burnley H.S. Boronia picnic 1927." (2) "Mr. E.E. Pescott? At Boronia-1927." (3) Lunch at Boronia as newspaper clip 1927 E. Chalmers." Also photographs of B91.112, B91.113, B91.114, B91.273(1, 2), B91.377, B91.384, B91.399, B91.405, B93.713, B93.716, B98.1036, B98.1037 catalogued separatelyboronia, picnic, 1927, e.e. pescott, ella chalmers (née fry), principal, burnley horticultural college, ella chalmers, ella fry

La Trobe University, Sir John Quick annual lectureSir John Quick Bendigo Lecture - "The Murray Darling Basin Imitative: A Case Study in Integrated Catchment Management". Presented by Mr. Don Blackmore, Executive Officer Murray Darling Basin Catchment, on 22 November 1995 at 6:45 PM; in the McKay Lecture Theatre, La Trobe University. B&W printed booklet with green light card cover. Includes invitation to the lecture.sir john quick annual lecture, mr. don blackmore