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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANNE CAUDLE THE LADY 1812 - 1865
Anne Caudle The Lady 1812 - 1865, the wife of one Bendigo's pioneer Medical Practitioners, her life, her community, her family. Soft cover with 154 pages, black & white plus some colour photographs & maps.Betty May Jackmanbook, bendigo, anne caudle, bendigo-history-hospital-anne caudle -
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Clothing - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECRTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE CHARM, 06-02-1960
Large horse-shoe, covered in 5 cm wide ribbon. A 55 cm loop of cream 1.0 cm wide nylon ribbon for hanging, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a spray of waxed orange blossom - two flowers, four buds, and two fabric leaves.To Merle, wishing you a married life of Happiness and Joy. With love from Bartina.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: TABLE SET FOR CELEBRATION, FORTUNA VILLA
Black and white photograph. Room showing table set for celebration. Walls with many paintings, a clock, arched doorway with patterned glass. History of object: James Lerk 2000 - 'Preparations for festivities at 'Fortuna Villa' the hub of the privileged segment of Bendigo society's social life. Photograph by W Ninnis. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisplace -
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Photograph - TRAM, CHARING CROSS, c.1965
Black and white photograph of tram at Charing Cross, Bendigo, Colonial Mutual Life Building in background, people (passengers) in foreground.Inscriptions: in photo. Various advertisements plus 'Colonial Mutual Life Building'.Notes of James Lerk: (17/12/1999). Maximum traction car No. 2 at Charing Cross, Bendigo. For details of this tram see 'Bendigo's Talking Trams' - Alan Doney, Photo c.1965Alan Doneyplace, streetscape, charing cross -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: T&G CORNER, GEELONG - POSTCARD
Sepia postcard showing T & G Mutual Life Assurance Society, Geelong Victoria. On back 'Rose Series P.816'.person, individual, basil miller -
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Document - MINING REPORTS - MINING RECORD FEB., 1862
Photocopy of pages 2, 3, 4, 6 to 10 of The Mining Record, Feb., 1862. Items mentioned are:- Epsom and Huntly Leads, Pottery Flat, & c, Parliamentary Intelligence, Deep Sinking On Quartz Reefs, The Comet Company (Formerly Cooper's Little Redan), Hustler's Reef Quartz Mining & Drainage Company, Sailors' Gully Quartz Mining Company, Star Reef, Sailor's Gully, Bendigo, Star Reef Quartz Mining Company's Claim, Wilson & Co's Claim, Murdoch and Co's Claim, Hollick and Co.'s Claim, Cook and Co.'s Claim, Coote and Co.'s Claim, Sailor's gully quartz Mining Company's Claim, Garden Gully Reef, Knobel & Co.'s Claim, Ladams and Co.'s Claim, Southern Cross Company, The Rainbow Company, Barry and Co.'s Claim, Union Company's Claim, Winterbottom and Co.s Claim, Jury and Co.'s Claim, Piles and Co.'s Claim, Steers and Co.'s Claim, Watson and Co.'s Claim, Coles and Co.'s Claim, James and Co.'s Claim, Morgan, Kirchner and Co.'s Claim, Boyd and Co.'s Claim, Shanks and Co.'s Claim, Day and Co.'s Claim, Brown and Co.'s Claim, St. Mungo Quartz Mining Company and the Nelson Reef Quartz Mining Company.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, mining record feb 1862, bell's life, wellington hotel, botanical gardens, mitchell gardens, bird-in-hand, independent co, ballarat co, perserverance co, north star co, all england co, macleod co, mather and co, gold washing co, bendigo valley co, robey and co, hobbs and co, taylor's, lewis and co, henwood and co, bullock and co, davey and co, webb and lathlean, the welshman's, bon accord, john thomas's, caledonian co, webster, hrdy bros, mcewen and co, the big engine co, epsom huntly and ironstone hill co, 'the thames' steamer, whitely and co, cambridge co, victoria co, dower m'intosh and co, thomas and davies, aurora co, brett's, thomas bros, mitchell brothers, ballarat co, north star co, all england co, mr b g davies, mr ramsay, dr evans, tarrangower times, mr humffray, clunes co, mr courtin, mr lawrence, port phillip and colonial gold mining co, mr bland, r brough smith, john s mcnair, john mathieson, mr r o smith, joseph millen, thomas kaye, john basset, william cook, james cousley, john hill, robert hollinger, thomas houston, george loudon, william manning, john matthews, john mcewen, thomas milligan, john moorhead, robert moorhead, david murdoch, andrew murdoch, joseph nevin, edward o'malley, wm newton paul, james reid, samuel robinson, jesse selwood, james shand, william woods, catherine united claimholders, star reef co, sailor's gully co, churchill davidson, wm wilson, john jervis, james patterson, john carmont, george m'naughten, alexander wiseman, james houston, m'lennan, clark, thomas hollick, james alfred bowles, john lampert, francis palmetser, nichols, little pumping engine co, m'niely, morrison, waight, john coote, robert hamilton, william wilson, john jervis, southern cross co, ladam's claim, knobel, bird, philip ladams, james anderson, cordon, ashley, godwin, burkamp, john lomasney, james bryant, matthew langridge, benjamin exley, j r finlayson, wormold, mccartney, schrade, schumacher, george barry, james patten, peter speares, thomas caley, shadbolt, john lomasney, peat, kenely, mcgenely, egan, exwell, james winterbottom, john winterbottom, william jury, jonathan laidman, john pile, simon howard, peter morris, bignall, charles robison, ferguson, thomas steers, adolphe witts, albert berchdolt, richard urand, thomas watson, klemm, boyd, abbot, peterson, taylor, henry day, walter wallan, brown, grennan, day, young, mr beckwith, joseph thomson, nelson reef quartz mining co -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''KENNEDY WORKBOOK'' BY EDGAR BEALE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Two copies of a 111 page soft cover book by Edgar Beale of an analysis of Edmund B Kennedy's exploration in 1848 of Cape York Peninsular with transcripts of parts of his journal. Published by Wollongong University College in 1970. Catalogue stickers ''2252.1 BEA'' and ''2252.2 BEA'' on spines. Handwritten notations in ink on the flyleaf of each copy as follows - Copy 93a ''Alec H Chisholm Esq. In gratitude for many favours. This is an entirely unreadable companion to my Life of Kennedy which should appear any time now. Kindest regards, Edgar Beale.'' Copy 93b ''For Alec Chisholm, with gratitude and a friendly warning - don't even try to read this ! From the author, Edgar Beale''Edgar Bealebooks, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, edmund b kennedy, exploration, edgar beale -
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Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE LIFE AND TIMES OF C J DENNIS'' BY ALEC H CHISHOLM
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 224 page hardback biography of C. J. Dennis by Alec H Chisholm. Published in 1982 by Angus & Robertson. Printed in Australia by Hedges & Bell. A photo of Alec Chisholm with C J Dennis appears on page 169. Dust jacket illustrated and designed by Lynda Christie.Alec H Chisholmbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, c j dennis -
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Postcard - VIEW POINT, BENDIGO
black and white photo: View Point, Bendigo. Alexandra Fountain on Rh side, View Street , Armstrong Tyre Service, Australian Mutual Provident Society, Colonial Mutual Life Building, Greyhound Racing buildings in streetscape. Cars parked along kerb. ? Late 1930's early 1940's. On bottom of photo: View Point, Bendigo. No. 14. On back ' Valentine's Post Card, sending you greetings, for address only.Valentine's Post Cardplace, streetscape, view point, view point, alexandra fountain, view street, armstrong tyre service -
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Photograph - TORNADO AT MARONG, 27 Sept 1911
Copy of black and white photograph of tornado at Marong. Dark sky above with funnel to ground. Printed on cream card with printed border. Inscriptions: on front - below image 'Australian Tornado at Marong, loss of life and destruction of property. Photo taken by C Hosken, three miles distant. Sept. 27, 1911. On TR corner 'MP106'. On back - circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', '2nd of 2 copies' hand written in ink.topic, natural disaster -
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Photograph - TORNADO AT MARONG, 27 Sept 1911
Copy of black and white photograph of tornado at Marong. Dark sky above with funnel to ground. Printed on cream card with printed border. Inscriptions: on front - below image 'Australian Tornado at Marong, loss of life and destruction of property. Photo taken by C Hosken, three miles distant. Sept. 27, 1911. On TR corner 'MP106'. On back - circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', '2nd of 2 copies' hand written in ink.topic, natural disaster -
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Photograph - TORNADO AT MARONG, 27 Sept 1911
Copy of black and white photograph of tornado at Marong. Dark sky above with funnel to ground. Printed on cream card with printed border. Inscriptions: on front - below image 'Australian Tornado at Marong, loss of life and destruction of property. Photo taken by C Hosken, three miles distant. Sept. 27, 1911. On TR corner 'MP106'. On back - circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', '2nd of 2 copies' hand written in ink.topic, natural disaster -
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Document - SHOWCASE CARD - RE HUGH MCCOLL
Showcase Card for museum display?)- re Hugh McColl. Comprises (inside folded card) - a photo/portrait of Hugh McColl and biographical details supplied: bdm; life's work and politics etc.person, individual, mccoll, hugh -
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Document - LEAFLET FOR YOUTH RALLY - 'THIS IS LIFE', 1952
Leaflet for Youth Rally - 'This is Life'. Concert and Youth Rally held on 21st June 1952, Temperance Hall, Bendigo. Presented by 'Campaigners for Christ', Melbourne.organization, club/society, religious -
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Book - MELVA MASON - HER LIFE, 1924 - 2004, 2005
Melva Mason - Her Life, 10/02/1924 - 13/04/2004 History of the firm W. D. Mason Pty Ltd, founded in 1894. Seven pages, no photos, soft coverBette McLaughlan.bendigo, history, geneaology w. d. mason -
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Book - JAN VENNIK THE DUTCHMAN AT EUREKA
Jan Vennik, The Dutchman at Eureka follows the story of Jan Vennik's life on the goldfields of Central Victoria before and after the Eureka Rebellion, he lived in Bendigo for a number of years. Soft cover, 48 pages with colour photographs and illustrations.Yvon Davishistory, australian, victoria. -
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Document - PROOF SHEETS - CHARLES FLETCHER (BOOK)
Proof sheets - Charles Fletcher (book) a. & b. 8 pages of proof (4 pages on front/4 pages on back of sheet) with some music, some words and some history. (Presumably a title of book related to music/life of Charles Thatcher)person, individual, thatcher, charles -
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Book - THE PASTORAL PATTERSONS, 1977
The Pastoral Pattersons - 236 pages with illustrations and photographs and pull out maps. History of the Patterson family in pastoral life. Myles Patterson arrived in Hobart in 1822. First edition limited copies 775. Signed by J.O. Randell, copy number 325.J.O. Randellbiography, family, patterson, patterson, myles patterson, farming, agriculture -
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Book - PASTORAL SETTLEMENT IN NORTHERN VICTORIA VOLUME TWO CAMPASPE DISTRICT
Book: PASTORAL SETTLEMENT IN NORTHERN VICTORIA VOLUME TWO CAMPASPE DISTRICT - 602 pages with photos, illustrations, and pull out maps. History of stations and runs in the region.J.O. Randellhistory, agriculture, northern victoria - campaspe, farming, pastoral life, farming life, northern victoria. agriculture -
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Document - PETHARD COLLECTION: ADDRESS TO G.A.PETHARD. ESQ, 13 December 1920
Address to G.A.Pethard. Bendigo Hospital. Life Governor. We certify that -- G.A.Pethard. ESQ was duly elected a life governor of the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital Incorporated. This 13th day of December 1920. Signed by - President. Vice President - Treasurer - Secretary. Charity is the greatest of all Virtues. Red Stamp Seal of Hospital. Markings: U1 602. Deframed 2022.person, individual, certificate -
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Document - CERTIFICATE EBENEZER NEILL, 1872
Recommendation Certificate. Ebenezer Neill. Bendigo Gold District General Hospital. Life Contributors Recommendation Certificate. This certificate entitles Ebenezer Neill. D.C.R.A.D.F. to recommend on patient for admission during the current year January 1872. Signed .. John Stewart. Treasurer.G.Young. Printer. Sandhurst.document, certificate, hospital -
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Book - MEMOIRS OF REG AND MURIEL PAYNTER 1925 - 1990, 1990
'Memoirs of Reg and Muriel Paynter 1925 - 1990' Memoirs of the Paynter's life spent in various parts of the State while in the service of the Education Dept. of Victoria. 40 pages with photos.Reg and Muriel Paynterautobiography, reg and muriel paynter, bendigo, arnold, strathfieldsaye, education, school. -
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Book - MAYORAL REPORT, BENDIGO 1987 - 99, 1987 - 88
Mayoral Report Cr. C.M. Nankervis JP. Bendigo the Golden Heart of Victoria. Striving for excellence in quality of life, for our community. 24 pages with photographs.Dr. C.M. Nankervis JPbendigo, council, report, bendigo, council, report, c.m. nankervis -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: EPHEMERA
Ephemera from Original Box 313; This is not a catalogued description of the contents but a broad-brush overall description. a. Book with 'Ledger' on cover; has newspaper cuttings re stage and screen on 8 of 94 pages (remaining, mostly blank); b. Gordon & Gotch - Sample Calendar No. 3 1935.( 61 cm x 50 cm) x2; c. Gordon & Gotch - Sample Calendar No. 2 (61 cm x 50 cm) x 2; d. Victorian Act of Parliament No 3041 (amending the Law relating to Public Health, 1919, 176 pages; e. Victorian Act of Parliament -(amending the Sewerage District Acts No 3437, 1925, 5 pages ; f. Scrapbook with cuttings from papers relating to Australia's history, scenery, flora and fauna, Farming, Industry, Rodeo, Horse Racing, Rural, Surf Life Saving, Religion, Federation, Explorers, Gold, Birds, - some loose cuttings in back; g. Land Tax Act, Schedule L 1910 (blank sheet); h. Commission of Public Health - three day tour of Western District (Warrnambool, port Fairy, Colac) from Melbourne; i. Collection of cuttings, envelopes; j. Newspapers - Argus, Advertiser pages late 1930s; (not scanned) k. Collection of newspaper cuttings; l. Collection of Public Health Regulations, 7 parts; m. Act of Parliament, Victoria No. 2632 - Law relating to Amendment of the Constitution; n. Folder containing issues of The Bendigo Church News, 25 parts 1930s-1950s; o. Collection of book lists/catalogues; p. AA (Automobile Association) Members Handbook 1963; q. Collection of varied sheets and pamphlets; r. Articles of Association - Ocean Salt Company; s.. Sydney Symphony Orchestra program 1953; t. Queen Mary's Message to the people, Jan 1936; u. various notices for display of historical items (BHS Collection)ephemera, mementoes -
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Book - THE END OF AN ERA, LIFE IN OLD EAGLEHAWK AND BENDIGO, c1995
The End Of An Era, Life in Old Eaglehawk and Bendigo. Publisher: J 7 E Lerk, Golden Square. ISBN: 0 646 25864 8. 124 pages. Photographs & illustrations.William Perrybendigo, history, gold rush era -
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Book - KINDLY LIGHT, THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ADOLPHUS SUMMER CLOUD JAMES, 1999
Kindly Light. The Life and times of Adolphus Summer Cloud James. THIS BOOK IS A GIFT FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE BENDIGO CEMETERY, October, 2001.David Jamesautobiography, adolphus simmer cloud james -
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Book - ORDNANCE FACTORY BENDIGO - A DECADE OF LEAP YEARS, 2007
A decade of leap years, recollections of a working life at the Ordnance factory Bendigo from 1943 to 1982, 104 pages with black and white photographs. Published by Cohuna & District Historical Society copywright Jean Strachan Cohuna.Edgar John Harveyorganisation, industry, ordnance factory, bendigo, industry, ordnance factory. -
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Book - EDINBURGH TANNERY - SHEEPWASH CREEK, 1981
Edinburgh Tannery - Sheepwash Creek, Mandurang. The story of the Hon. J. H. Abbott, MLC, J.P. Compiled by W. B. Kimberly.Compiled by W. B. Kimberly.autobiography, life and businesses of , . h. abbot -
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Book - 'BENDIGO DISTRICT MINE MANAGER'S ASSOCIATION SOUVENIR 1910', 1910
Bendigo District Mine Manager's Association Souvenir book. Contains many photographs of Bendigo, including photographs of many mine manager's, including short descriptions of their life and the mines which they managed.bendigo, mining, association of mine managers. -
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Book - SONGS OF LIGHT, 1935
... VICTORIA History poems of life in the early years. Life and times ...Songs of Light. Newspaper clipping, from the 'Tiser' 14/10/1935, pasted in the front of the book along with a photo of the author. Contains a list of songs sorted for months of the year. The Author was blind from the age of seven.Tilly Aston.victoria, history, poems of life in the early years., life and times opf the era put to poetry.