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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA COLLECTION: INVITATION TO HISTORICAL MUSEUM
... of the City of Bendigo.... and logo of the City of Bendigo. Document ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY ...Six brochures. You are invited to visit The Royal Historical Society of Victoria - Bendigo Branch. Historical Museum in Mechanic's Institute, Eaglehawk. Week days 10.30 am- 4.30 pm. Weekends by contacting the Secretary. This exhibition will be open during the afternoons of Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Yellow outline of a poppet head and logo of the City of Bendigo.eaglehawk, history, historical museum -
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Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: INVITATION TO MAYOR CURNOW, 05/03/1902
... , Bishop Langley, in All Saints Church. City of Bendigo emblem... Lordship, Bishop Langley, in All Saints Church. City of Bendigo ...White card with rounded corners. The Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. J. R. Hoskins,) inviting Cr. J. H. Curnow & Mrs Curnow to a luncheon at All Saints Parish Hall, Bendigo, on Wednesday, March 5th, 1902, after the Installation Service of His Lordship, Bishop Langley, in All Saints Church. City of Bendigo emblem at the top of card.document, invitations, luncheon, document, invitation to reception of the bishop of bendigo, cr j r hoskins, cr j h curnow & mrs curnow, bishop langley -
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Document - ADDRESS GIVEN AT THE ART GALLERY - BENDIGO
... . Campbell, the councillors of the City of Bendigo, the Mayor... of the City of Bendigo, the Mayor of Eaglehawk, dr. Eric Westbrook, Mr ...Four pages address given by a member of the committee of the Bendigo Art Gallery detailing the work of the art gallery up to that point in the acquisitions of art works. The speech was given at the presence of the Premier of Victoria Mr. Hamer, the Mayor Cr. Campbell, the councillors of the City of Bendigo, the Mayor of Eaglehawk, dr. Eric Westbrook, Mr. Don Webb and Mr. Dennis Colsey.bendigo, entertainment, art gallery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 7 AUGUST 1951
... of Bendigo in 1925, City By- laws, the school site for deaf children.... Vains (Mort), Mayor of Bendigo in 1925, City By- laws ...The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Fifteen pages of typed notes headed Mayor's Report 7 August 1951. In the format used for his talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Additions in blue ink. Topics include : death of Mr E. M. Vains (Mort), Mayor of Bendigo in 1925, City By- laws, the school site for deaf children, the traffic lights, road traffic code, the Mayor's Blanket Fund, and the end of the municipal year.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. school for deaf children. vains, e. m. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... ). Property: land being Crown allotment 19 section 15B City of Bendigo... Crown allotment 19 section 15B City of Bendigo Parish ...Contract of sale of land dated 10th July, 1952 between Mrs. E. P. M. McDonald (vendor) and Mrs. Threlfell (purchaser). Property: land being Crown allotment 19 section 15B City of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst, land comprised in certificate of title volume 2567 folio 513352, together with all buildings thereon. Price: 900 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
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Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... ). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 10 section 100C City... of Crown allotment 10 section 100C City of Bendigo Parish ...Contract of sale of land dated 11th October, 1951 between Mrs. G. M. Wicker (vendor) and Mrs. O. A. Torpy (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 10 section 100C City of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst land described in certificate of title volume 6160 folio 1231986, together with all buildings thereon. Price: 1,000 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
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Book - BENDIGO URBAN AREA HERITAGE STUDY BRIEF, 1990
... funded by the City of Bendigo, Borough of Eaglehawk, the Historic..., Study Brief. A joint project funded by the City of Bendigo ...Bendigo Urban Heritage Study, Study Brief. A joint project funded by the City of Bendigo, Borough of Eaglehawk, the Historic Buildings Register and the Victoria National Estate Committee. Inside front cover are:1 loose sheet (17 Dec 1990) and a 3 page document stapled together (18 Dec. 1990) scoping the study to be carried out Mar 1991 to May 1992.bendigo, history, urban heritage study -
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Document - PIANO RECITAL MARTA ZALAN, CITY HALL, 8 April, 1964
... Piano Recital Marta Zalan, City Hall, Bendigo. Presented... Marta Zalan City Hall. Music Advancement Society of Bendigo ...Piano Recital Marta Zalan, City Hall, Bendigo. Presented by the Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, First Concert 1964 series. Wednesday, 8th April, 1964 at 8.15 pm. President: J Bright, Hon. Secs. Madge Edgar, Elsie Flanagan. Programme One Shilling. Programme listing. Advertisements: Edgars', Bendigo. Allan's, Bendigo. F J Every, Bendigo.Boltons Print., Bendigo.program, music, music advancement society bendigo, piano recital marta zalan, city hall. music advancement society of bendigo, first concert 1964 series. 8 april, 1964. president: j bright, hon. secs. madge edgar, elsie flanagan. programme listing. advertisements: edgars', bendigo. allan's, bendigo. f j every, bendigo. -
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Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: COMMONWEALTH YOUTH SUNDAY MARCH 1965 COUNCIL LETTER
... with City of Bendigo letterhead, titled and dated : British... - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. One typed page with City of Bendigo ...The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. One typed page with City of Bendigo letterhead, titled and dated : British Commonwealth Youth Sunday 2nd May, 1965. Announcing the march to take place from the Town Hall to Rosalind Park. Letter signed by A. J. Watts, Town Clerk.bendigo, council, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. british commonwealth youth sunday. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Accidents", c1919
... on trams for both Ballarat and Bendigo, statistics for each city... the Ballarat and Bendigo systems operated by ESCo and the accidents ...Yields information about the Ballarat and Bendigo systems operated by ESCo and the accidents during the second decade.Report - quarto and two double foolscap or folio sheets, carbon copy, titled "Accidents". Gives details of the accidents on trams for both Ballarat and Bendigo, statistics for each city, insurance premiums, impact of Fare Box tramcars, Details accidents and incidents for each year between 1911 and 1918, tramcars used, wages for both Motormen and Conductors and services operated with number of tramcars.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, accidents, fare boxes, operations, esco -
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Document - Invitation to re-opening of the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo
... for the official opening ceremony for the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, on 30th...Date stamped in green: City of Bendigo, Received 30 Mar..., although date stamped City of Bendigo. Letter signed by S.J ...One page, lemon coloured paper, letter with 'The Shamrock Hotel' letterhead, dated on Tuesday 14th April 1981. On top of letter: 'Opening Programme', letter content describes format for the official opening ceremony for the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, on 30th March 1981. No addressee on letter, although date stamped City of Bendigo. Letter signed by S.J. Stoddart, Managing Director. Date stamped in green: City of Bendigo, Received 30 Mar, 1981. shamrock hotel, invitation -
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Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... section M at Eaglehawk, Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo, land..., Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo, land described ...Contract of sale of land dated 12th August, 1954 between Mr. D. G. & Mrs. E. Sumbler (vendor) and Mrs. H. Sutherland (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 150 section M at Eaglehawk, Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 5922 folio 213 and situate corner Wallen and Stone Streets, California Gully. Also all that piece of land being part of Crown allotment 150 section M at Eaglehawk, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 1092 folio 240 and adjoining the above mentioned land situate corner Stone and eagle Streets, California Gully, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings and all linos. Price: 1,680 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
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Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO A ''REGIONAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS''
... 2/8/74''; City of Bendigo - Consultants Brief in connection... 2/8/74''; City of Bendigo - Consultants Brief in connection ...Various combined documents related to a regional Centre for the Performing Arts - comprises Draft letter from ''Bendigo Branch of A.C.A.'' sent to all councillors of Bendigo, Huntly, Marong, Strathfieldsaye, Bendigo Trust and Members of Parliament (with handwritten annotations/unsigned); Notes on the Arts Council Theatre Project (''this office has been engaged on this project since June 1972 and working on the proposal to use the present site since September 1973'' (with handwritten annotations); ''Thoughts of Robert Herriot and Jack Cannon about the possibility of engaging a Community Arts Promotion Officer for Bendigo'' (with handwritten annotation from Bob H referring to''tape made in the car in Canberra 2/8/74''; City of Bendigo - Consultants Brief in connection with the preparation of a report of own Planning problems and solutions in the central business area of the City of Bendigo (''submissions in accordance with this brief by 30th April 1974''). -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, State of Victoria, Charing Cross Bendigo with three trams, 1908
... Photograph of Charing Cross Bendigo with three trams...Photograph of Charing Cross Bendigo with three trams ...Photograph of Charing Cross Bendigo with three trams in the view and a number of horse drawn cabs. Has Town Hall and other buildings in the background. Title of the postcard is "City of Bendigo, Victoria" In corners "State of Victoria" and "Australia" On rear of postcard are the words "The Commonwealth of Australia, Victoria Welcomes, The American Fleet Postcard", with the State of Victoria seal/symbol, place for a stamp, correspondence and address. Issued for the visit of the Great White Fleet, USA, 1908. See Google for the timing of the visit. See item 9081 for a similar photograph with a different crop.Demonstrates an item produced for the visit of the American fleet in 1908.Printed black and white postcard divided back unused.trams, tramways, bendigo, the great white fleet, charing cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
... between the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Bendigo... and Citizens of the City of Bendigo and J. Eathorne of Bendigo ...Memorandum of Agreement made the ninth day of January 1903 between the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Bendigo and J. Eathorne of Bendigo. The Council agree to let to said tenant the building situated in Market Square, Bendigo, known as the old fire depot occupied by the exhibition committee at the weekly rent of 1 pound. Seal of the City at the bottom, signed by the Mayor, two councillors, the Town Clerk and the tenant.government, local, memorandum of agreement -
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Document - ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA COLLECTION: DEAN BACKHAUS CENTENERY CELEBRATIONS
... Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch - Dean Backhaus... stump'' Programme, City Hall, Bendigo Saturday, 4th September ...Cream coloured folded card. On the front : Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch - Dean Backhaus Centenery Celebrations German Masked Costume Ball. At the centre a drawing of a wooden chair and underneath the words ''Chair used by Dean Backhaus hwen from a tree stump'' Programme, City Hall, Bendigo Saturday, 4th September, 1982. On the inside the programme with listing 16 songs.entertainment, dance, rhsv bendigo victorian ball -
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Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT MAPS, 21-8-1972
... of McIvor, City of Bendigo, Shire of Marong, Shire of Maldon, Shire...-1972, Shire of Huntly, Shire of McIvor, City of Bendigo, Shire ...Map. Shire of Strathfieldsaye Locality Plan. Scale 1 inch=1 mile. Drawn by M.Higgs 21-8-1972, Shire of Huntly, Shire of McIvor, City of Bendigo, Shire of Marong, Shire of Maldon, Shire of Metcalfe, Lake Eppalock, Axedale Township, Strathfieldsaye Township, Melbourne to Bendigo Railway Line, Big Hill Tunnel, Mt.Herbert 1596. (number 398 in map cupboard 1)M.Higgs 21-8-1972map, bendigo, locality plan -
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Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH REEF GOLD MINING COMPANY HISTORY OF LEASE, June 1911
... lease of allotment 49C City of Bendigo and the residence area...Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...2 copies of document, 1original, 1 copy. Information re lease of allotment 49C City of Bendigo and the residence area adjoining. Mentioned in document: sale of Deborah Reef Gold Mining Company's plant and machinery sold by tender to Cameron and Sutherland on the 18th day of May, 1920. Deborah Reef Company's solicitor was the late Mr. F.D. Jones and Miss G. Alice Jones.business, mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet collection:, mining, allotment 49c, deborah reef gold mining company. -
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Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: ATHLETICS
... Boxing Day 130 Yards & 41/4 Yard Handicap race. Bendigo.... Bendigo Advertiser description: Castlemaine City 6/3/94 Cyril ...Black and white photograph, athletics. photograph of an elderly man named Cyril 'goldie' Heath in 1994 wearing his old victory gear that he earned in the Castlemaine Athletic Club 1936 Boxing Day 130 Yards & 41/4 Yard Handicap race. Bendigo Advertiser description: Castlemaine City 6/3/94 Cyril "Goldie" Heath won the gift 1936recreations, sports, athletics -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Tracks over bridges, culverts etc.", Aug. 1957
... for repairs - SEC or City of Bendigo. Letter from Dooley and Breen... or City of Bendigo. Letter from Dooley and Breen Solicitors ...Yields information about the correspondence that was involving damage to the Charing cross bridge in Bendigo and responsibilities for repair.Memo with attached letter dated 1/5/191, titled "Tramways - Tracks over bridges, culverts etc." regarding repairs to the Bendigo Creek Bridge at Charing Cross and responsibility of costs for repairs - SEC or City of Bendigo. Letter from Dooley and Breen Solicitors, dated 26/4/1951 regarding responsibilities, refer to original agreements. Was pinned the top left hand corner.Has initials in ink.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, pmg -
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Document - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BENDIGO EAST SWIMMING CLUB, 1958 - 1966
... Club, correspondence from City of Bendigo from 4/2/1958 - 9/2... Collection, Bendigo East Swimming Club, correspondence from City ...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 -
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Plan - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO PROJECT CONCEPT PLAN, 1993
... BENDIGO PROJECT Concept Plan City of Greater Bendigo Rosalind... PROJECT Concept Plan City of Greater Bendigo Rosalind Park ...MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO PROJECT Concept Plan City of Greater Bendigo Rosalind Park Cascade Surrounds Concept Plan number GB095 Sheet 1 of 2 Level Book 365, Backup No Tape 01, Computer File No. ROS QEO. Large Sheet which shows the location of utilities, vegetation, drains, embankments etc. June 1993 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1990
... , such as the Freedom of Entry to the City of Bendigo Parade, an Open Day..., such as the Freedom of Entry to the City of Bendigo Parade, an Open Day ...These four photographs were taken during a 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo probably in 1990. Although the reason for their visit is unknown there were several events held at the time commemorating the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps, such as the Freedom of Entry to the City of Bendigo Parade, an Open Day, visits by the Prime Minister Hon. RJ Hawke and the Chief of the General Staff, the opening of the new printing press building Wayzgoose Hall on Corps Day and formal Officer and SGTs Mess Dinners.These four photographs were taken during a 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo probably in 1990. The black & white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1990, unidentified 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums Sergeant-Major .2) - Photo, black & white, c1990, unidentified 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums personnel .3) - Photo, black & white, c1990 L to R: RSM WO1 Neville Stone, CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums Sergeant-Major. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1990, L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, unidentified 2/4 RAR Pipes and Drums Sergeant-Major .1P to .4P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Shire of Strathfieldsaye Chain with President medallion, unknown
... City of Greater Bendigo Ceremonial item..., and, along with the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk...City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection Bendigo Town ...Strathfieldsaye was first incorporated as a road district on 20 August 1861, and became a shire on 17 September 1866.Strathfieldsaye Council was suspended on 20 July 1993, with a commissioner appointed, after allegations of the council being divided and unworkable.On 7 April 1994, the Shire of Strathfieldsaye was abolished, and, along with the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk, the Rural City of Marong and the Shire of Huntly, was merged into the newly created City of Greater Bendigo. (source Wikipedia). Strathfieldsaye was divided into three wards, each of which elected three councillors; Axedale Ward, Mandurang Ward, Strathfieldsaye Ward. The Shire of Sthrathfieldsaye President's chain was manufactured by P. Blashki and Sons in Stirling silver with a 22ct gold plated finish. Consisting of 20 links, the centre piece depicts the Australian Coat of Arms and drop features an enameled Shire of Strathfieldsaye coat of arms. President / Shire of Strathfieldsaye / Victoria / 1866 / Dieu et mon droit / PROGRESS / 1866city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire -
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Book - BENDIGO CAMERA PICTURES VICTORIAN CENTENARY ISSUE 1934-1935
... . Mundy. Illustrates the progress of the City of Bendigo from 1857... of the City of Bendigo from 1857 to 1934. Produced and published ...Soft cover booklet entitled ' Bendigo, Camera Pictures - Victorian Centenary Issue 1934-1935'. 20 pages of B&W photos of Bendigo's buildings, parks and gardens, statues etc. Text by B. Mundy. Illustrates the progress of the City of Bendigo from 1857 to 1934. Produced and published by The Campbell Press and Bolton Bros, Bendigo. Handwritten on front cover 'Mrs Arthur Chambers, Ravensthorpe, WACampbell Press, Bolton Bros, B.Mundy -
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Document - MENU FOR OFFICIAL DINNER LORD STONEHAVEN 1926
... . On front : 'City of Bendigo, Official Dinner in honor of the visit... : 'City of Bendigo, Official Dinner in honor of the visit of His ...Dinner menu bi-fold: cream colour, gold and red text. On front : 'City of Bendigo, Official Dinner in honor of the visit of His Excellency Lord Stonehaven, Governor General of Australia. Tendered by His Worship the Mayor, Councillor J.A. Michelsen on Thursday November 25th 1926 at 7.30 p.m. H.C. Ingleton, Town Clerk.' Inside: List of menu items and toast list. Favaloro's Caterers.Cambridge Press Printbendigo, council, dinner lord stonehaven -
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Magazine - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: 'EMBERS' 1970 AND 1971
... in 1970 and includes an introduction to the city of Bendigo... in 1970 and includes an introduction to the city of Bendigo ...Seven copies of 'Embers' magazines published in 1970(6 copies) and 1971. They include the red magazine titled 'Embers calendar 19.' This is an orientation edition for new students in 1970 and includes an introduction to the city of Bendigo. There is a Shakespeare themed edition which has an orange cover. The remaining magazines all reflect the attitudes and issues of the times with cartoons, photographs and other contributions from those enjoying life on the college campus.bendigo, education, embers, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, students, staff, bendigo teachers' college, history, photos, photographs, cartoons, magazine -
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Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: DOCUMENTS RELATED TO PIANO
... , Latrobe University Jan. 1995; b. Letter from City of Bendigo Oct... University Jan. 1995; b. Letter from City of Bendigo Oct 1984 to AB ...Various documents related to Piano: a. draft/unfnished/unsigned letter re ''Bluthner Grand Piano'' to Dr I McBean, Latrobe University Jan. 1995; b. Letter from City of Bendigo Oct 1984 to AB re Grand Piano asking for advice on Grand Piano and attached ''Outline of suggested presentation for obtaining first class piano'' - one page AB response with 'Background' and 'Suggestion'. -
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Document - MUSIC ADVANCEMENT SOCIETY THIRD CONCERT
... presenting Societa Corelli, City Hall Bendigo Thursday 25th August...Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the third concert 1960 series by arrangement with Musica Viva Society presenting Societa Corelli, City Hall Bendigo Thursday 25th August 1960. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar and Mary Stanistreet. Included within the folder is a sheetby Bendigo Repertory Society's production 'The Desperate Hours' at Girton College Hall Wednesday 31st August untill Saturday 3rd September.entertainment, theatre, city hall & girton college -
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Award - HARKNESS COLLECTION: FRAMED SHIELD
... has the emblem of the City of Bendigo and the inscription... the emblem of the City of Bendigo and the inscription: presented ...Large shield in wooden frame and under glass. The shield itself comprise two parts. On the larger, covered in blue material, the pictures of Abraham Harkness and nine other councillors. To the right we have J.H Abbott, A.S. Bailes, D.B. Lazarus, H.M. Marks, H.S. McGowan, W. Honeybone, S. Ryan, J.P. Carolin, J.R. Hoskins. The picture are oval in shape in a silver frame. Mayor Harkness is at the top. The picture are on a blue material and around a wodden shield, this shield possibly silver has the emblem of the City of Bendigo and the inscription: presented to Councillor Abraham Harkness by the Mayor, Councillors and citizens to mark their appreciation of the satisfactory manner in which he filled the high and honourable position of mayor of the City of Bendigo for the years 1897/8 and 1898/9. S.H. McGowan (Mayor) W. Honeybone (Town Clerk). Town Hall, Bendigo December 20, 1899. F.N. Prescott, Bendigo.bendigo, history, mayor harkness, from dudley house. stored at bendigo art gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023