Albert Steane was born at Sandhurst (now known as Bendigo) in 1877. He attended the Gravel Hill State School until the fourth class, then transferred to the Central School 1876 where he gained the Merit Certificate. The monitor system of teacher training had been introduced and he passed fourth, third, second and first class pupil teacher. At about 16 years of age he was appointed a teacher monitor at 12 pounds per annum. Albert Steane was awarded the Teachers' Certificate of Competency in 1897. The teaching of woodwork in Victoria began in 1901 and Steane was chosen, among 18 others for the inaugural training course at Queensberry State School in Melbourne. Steane was known for the teaching of Sloyd or woodwork, which was an important point in his career. He opened the Sloyd (woodwork) Centre in 1902 at the Ballarat East Art School (later known as the Ballarat East Free Library) at the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat (SMB). In 1913 Albert Steane, the young head of the East Ballarat Sloyd Centre, was appointed to establish a junior technical school in Ballarat becoming the first headmaster of the Ballarat Junior Technical School. Steane's lifelong interest in gymnastics brought him as much fame as his reputation as a headmaster. He organised the Education Department's gymnastics display at Bendigo's Golden Jubilee Exhibition in 1902. He played a major role in the establishment of the Ballarat Y.M.C.A. and from 1906 responsible for evening classes in physical culture. In 1968, aged 91, he was made a Life Member of the Association. Steane was in complete command of his school, his staff and students. It must be remembered that schooling was not as permissive, tolerant and informal as today. A.W. Steane retired in 1942 after 29 years as Headmaster of Ballarat Junior Technical School. Many visible memorials are evident of his time and influence on the growth of the Junior Tech. A good school also lives on in the memories and affections of its old boys. Many remained in touch to talk about "the old days". A simple lesson he taught was "Win Through". No matter what path was chosen by the students, many were true to his teaching. On his retirement, Mr Jeffery was appointed the new Headmaster. On 19 March 1942, a farewell meeting was held presided over by Mr Jeffery. Those present included A.F. Heseltine, G. Netherway (representing the Old Boys' Association), N. McHuthchinson (District Schools' Inspector), G.A. Simcock (High School), E. Youlden (Pleasant Street State School), and J.A. Ewins (Citizens' Representative). The following presentations were made: G Netherway - nickel-plated smokers' stand with the Old Boys' badge A. Robinson - an illuminated scroll (B&W photograph above) C. Jeffery - lounge room clock with inscribed silver plate Steane died, aged 93 years, on 13 July 1970, at Sydney, leaving his widow Grace Elliott Steane and children Eric and Violet. Black and white image of an illumination for the retirement of Albert W. Steane. Written in calligraphy and signed by the President and Secretary of the Old Boys' Association. Dated March 19th 1942 .1) Framed colour illumination with ribbons in School coloursSignatures of H. Daykin, President and Alan Robinson, Secretary of the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys' Association. Dated March 19th 1942.albert steane, sandhurst, bendigo, gravel hill state school, teacher monitor system, teaching certificate, sloyd, ballarat sloyd centre, gymnastics, y.m.c.a., ballarat junior technical school, n. mchutchison, a heseltine, george netherway, c jeffery, old boys' association, illuminated scroll, h. daykin

This blazer was worn by Tom Hill in 1947. He was educated at Digby Primary School and Hammilton High and was appointed principle of Paschendale P.S. and Kannagulk P.S. at the age of 17 before he entered the College at Dana Street. He graduated in 1948 and was appointed to the Myrtle Creek school. At the time of his retirement in 1986 he was principle of Bacchus Marsh P.S. The Ballarat Teachers' College was established after the Victorian State Government and the State Education Department decided to establish two provincial teachers' colleges, at Ballarat and Bendigo. On 04 May 1926 W.H. Ellwood (Principal), Miss A. Bouchier, and Mr A.B. Jones, welcomed the first enrolment of 61 students to undertake the one year course. In 1927 the College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, which was remodelled for their use. It closed in December 1931 due to the Great Depression. In 1946 Ballarat Teachers' College reopened and relocated to the Dana Street State School. It was originally planned to open as a women's college, for whom the residence at 130 Victoria Street was purchased, but the decision was made to admit resident men from Ballarat. Mr T.W. Turner was appointed as Principal in 1951 and directed the introduction of a two year course for the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate. The former one year course was terminated at the end of 1951. In 1958 the College was relocated to a custom built facility at Gillies Street, in close proximity to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Numbers increased with the introduction of the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate course under the guidance of Mary Egan. With the introduction of a three year Diploma Course in 1968 accommodation became cramped. The introduction of the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) led to the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate being discontinued in 1969, and the end of the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate in 1969. Secondary Art and Craft students began studies at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1969 under Mr Ted Doney. In 1971 Mr D. Watson was appointed Principal. The State College of Victoria was proclaimed by Order in Council on 24 July 1973, and Ballarat Teachers' College became a constituent college of the State College of Victoria, and was known as State College of Victoria, Ballarat. By 1975 the College moved to Mount Helen as part of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Pre service teachers currently undertake their studies on the Mount Helen Campus of Federation University. ("Ruffians Attempted to Carry of the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat", 1974, p73-4.)Blue satin lined, wool gabardine Ballarat Teachers' College blazer with embroidered pocket. The jacket has two plain silver coloured buttons at the frontEmbroidered emblem of the Ballarat Teachers College.ballarat teachers' college, blazer, tom hill, thomas hill, costume, uniform, embroidery, textiles

This collection of items belonged to Emma Eliza Jane Watson's (bPhillips) son and daughter-in-law, John Richard and Edith Emma Watson (b Yung). Emma married Thomas William Watson at St Paul's Anglican Church , 11/11/1865.They lived in Sebastapol, Ballarat North and lastly at "Gracedale" Yendon - a small farm. They had 10 children and also brought up three grandhildren. .7 Emma Eliza Jane Phillips was born on 25th April 1844 in Barrabool (Geelong), the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Anne Phillips (b Goodenough). Sometime in the 1850"s after the death of Richard and the breakup of her marriage to Anthony Beck, Elizabeth moves to Ballarat with her children. The eldest boy Richard William Phillips would have been in his late teens. Elizabeth died on 4th August 1858 (aged 42?) before any of her children married. Emma married Thomas Watson in Ballarat. .1 Black memorial card with gold ink for Henrietta Tierney who was the wife of Daniel Tierney of the Victorian Police. Henrietta died April 28, 1905, aged 25 years. .2 Black and white photographic post card of two girls (Florence and Esma) addressed to Mrs Watson from Maurice H. It was sent from Mascoffs, High Street, Rushworth. c 1910-1915. .3 Black and white photograph of two children (Alma and Ida Watson) sent as a 1920 Christmas Greeting to Auntie Edie and Uncle Jack (Watson) from Ted and Jean Watson. Sent from "Kia Ora", Olinda Court, Bendigo. .4 Embossed presentation folder containing a black and white photo of two women and a man who is in an air force uniform. Inscription - "With love to mother from Bill 6th May '42" (possibly Beatty family NSW - connection through Richard Henry Watson's wife Margaret Alison Pike. Richard (Harry) was the son of this collection's owner Edith Emma Watson) .5 Post Card addressed to Jack and Edith .6 Sepia photograph of Ethel, 1890 .7 Sepia photograph of a small child sitting on a cushion . G.L. Massingham. Geelong. Frank Lauder (Hand written in biro) Verso: Gran Emma Eliza Jane Watson b Phillips in Geelong (Barrabool) .8 Two army officers seated on rocks between large cactus plants, possibly overseas in WW1. .9 Black and white photograph of three sisters .10 Black and white photograph of Reverend Stubbings, Mrs Stubbings and their daughter Jackie Stubbings.watson, emma eliza jane phillips, elizabeth anne goodenough, richard phillips, g.l.massingham, geelong, barrabool, reg. g evans, post card

Blue coloured document, trifold. Self Guided Tour No. 7 of Chinese Section, White Hills Cemetery, Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries 2-001 - 2002. Theme 'A hundred years after Federation' Map with numbered grave sites, with descriptions e.g. Louey Ah Pon, passenger involved in a fatal car accident with a bus on High St., a market gardener of Golden Square. Chung Fook Jao, committed suicide in his hut on the New Chum Mine site where he had worked the tailing for many years.Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries 2000bendigo, cemetery, white hills cemetery tour

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Riding high: young Marion Riley atop 'Daddy' in 1931. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, May 13, 2002. On a high note: Bendigo High School Choir of 1938. Back row: June O'Hoy, Joyce McLean, Joyce Ellson, Nanette Sewell, Peggy Browning, Beth Hay and Beryl Ack Hing. Second row: Elaine Emmerson, Elsa Appelt, Val Stammers, Jill Hardeman, Norita Bell, Betty Cockayne, Nita Jacka and Kath Lawry. Third row: Ida Farnel, Margaret Meagher, Joyce Hoepper, Pat Westcott, Rennis Gundry, Betty Butters, Leonie Schenck and Jessie Dean. Front row: Carleen Hill, Shirley Kidd, Verna Goldsworthy, Delma Pain, Shirley Stockdale, Joyce Cowling, Joyce Wilkinson and Lorna Breuchert. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. School sports: the Bendigo Senior Secondary College athletes of 'Z' team in 1941. ? Kent, G. Salathiel, Cardwell McQuillan (teacher), West ?, Ron Warren, Gavin Semmens, Alf Morris, Mr. J. Muntz (teacher), Bill Simmie, Eric Paynter, Reg Schleiger (captain), Jeff Shelton, Bob Smith, Lionel Murray, Jack Meagher, Robert Taylor. Mr. Schleiger won the 100 and 200 yards and broad jump championship events, and his high jump record stood for 20 years. Last Saturday 's Bendigo the way we were photo was incorrectly dated 1926 rather than 1936. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Star athletes: Bendigo High's 'A' athletic champions in 1939. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. School days: Eaglehawk High School's sixth form in 1925. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' the way we were'' from Monday, January 7, 2002. Fine form: Eaglehawk High School's form two class; circa 1921. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Calf length, waisted purple dress of synthetic crepe fabric with elbow length sleeves. U shaped neckline at front. High rounded neckline at back with centre 8 cm opening fastened with two hooks and eyes. Decorative beading at centre of bodice. Flower and leaf patterns. Bodice has two small pleats at waistline on each side . Padded shoulders. Side opening at waist on LHS with 20 cm metal zipper. Same fabric belt with 4 cm fabric covered buckle of different purple colour. Front of skirt has eight gored panels from the waistline. Back of skirt has three panels. Dress unlined.costume, female, calf length purple dress

Mouat Collection - Farming in the Wimmera. 2 large silos & 2 smaller silo, the smaller one have W T Thomas & Son PLI LTD Wheat Silo. 1 shed on road side and 2 larger sheds out the back, one with a square chimney. And what looks like a square water tank on a high stand. Markings; Flour Mill Warracknabeal. Used as a teaching aid.kodakfarming

Contract of sale dated 17th November, 1958 between Mr. J.S. Henderson (seller) and Mrs. A. Smith (buyer). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. For Property No.579 High Street, Golden Square, being Crown allotment 16 section 13A land described in certificate of title volume 1190 folio 879, together with all linos, inside and outside blinds, curtains, lamp shades, gas stove, gas copper and electric bath heater. Price 1,600 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Photocopy of a newspaper article titled Still in Use. Photo shows two Eaglehawk High School students, Ian Coyle and Geoff Lindrea inspecting a granite horse trough at the corner of Bennett Street and Havilah Road. The boys are sitting on their bikes, one with his foot resting on the end of the trough.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - still in use, eaglehawk high school, ian coyle, geoff lindrea, granite horse trough

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 11th November, 1941 between H. Muir (seller) and C.E. Stokes & Mrs. J. Stokes (buyers) for land situate No. 718 High Street, Golden Square, together with 4-roomed weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry. Also all vendor's right title and interest in and to the adjoining land with a frontage to High street, and as fenced across the rear of the residence area land. Price 400 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Humble beginnings: Hazeldene's chicken farm in High Street, Kangaroo Flat, September 1946. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Contract of sale issued by Hyett, Willis & Hyett Solicitors and dated 30th November 1949 between the executors of W.H. Hammond Estate (seller) and G.A. Risstrom (buyer). Sale of freehold property situate at 11 Vine Street, Bendigo and all that piece of land on the western side of Vine Street about 118 links southerly from High Street with a frontage of 68 links by a depth of 80 links and a width at the rear of 31 links described in right to occupy a residence area No. 4796 in the books of the Land Department together with all improvements. Price 500 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 25th April, 1925 between M. J. Buchanan and F. C. Neivandt for land situate at 343 High Street described in certificate of title volume 3263 folio 652436, together with remains of 4-room brick and weatherboard house. Price 40 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 11th May, 1925 between F. C. Neivandt and M. Hogan for land situate at 343 High Street described in certificate of title volume 3263 folio 652436, together with remains of 4-roomed brick and weatherboard house. Price 75 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Camisole. Round neck,edged with cut work lace. V shaped panel below the neckline, made with alternating bands 2.5cm wide, of cut work and woven lace five on one side , four on the right hand side. Cotton high neck. Deep Vee lace front 5 buttons, metal, covered with fabric(one missing). Bodice gathered onto a waistband at front, three back panels join waistband at back. Hand stitched button holes.costume, female, underwear

Camisole. Cream coloured fine cotton. High V neck. Fine lace insert at neckline front and back. Short lace sleeves. Peach coloured ribbon threaded around neckline and around sleeves. Front opening. Two buttons. Small peplum. Cotton tape tie around waist.costume, female, underwear

Clothing. White cotton camisole with short sleeves. Round neck edged with lace (4 cm). High round neck at back. Scoop neck at front. Front opening with five 1 cm plastic buttons. It has a covered placket with lace to conceal the button holes. It has a gathered 10 cm peplum. The front bodice on both sides has two vertical lace inserts to the edge of the peplum. There are five rows of pintucks between the lace inserts. There are four rows of pintucks on the left and right sides of the lace inserts. The back has a centre lace insert to 3 cm below the peplum with four rows of vertical pintucks on either side. Short sleeves have 6 cm lace edged.costume, female, underwear

Black and white photo of Benjamin and Emily White (nee Moyle) and their children Benjamin, William and Hazel Circa 1908. Benjamin is wearing a three piece suit, Emily a white high neck top, long sleeves. Children wearing elaborate white lace collars over dark suits, baby in long dress, in mother's arms. One boy sitting on wooden horse.

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Land Bill - The main purpose of the Bendigo Land Bill was to authorise the sale of land at the corner of Mitchell and High streets for 9000 Pounds. In 1870 the site was a gold mine on which a Bendigo councillor, Dr Boyd, had erected buildings, one of these buildings was the City Club Hotel. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Parade: Sunday school parade, Charing Cross, circa 1900. The Alexandra Fountain stands at the intersection of Mitchell and View streets and Pall Mall and High street, formally known as Charing Cross. Charing Cross has been an important landmark and meeting place for visitors and residents of Bendigo and is a pick-up point for the talking tram tour. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Drapes: a drapery business was established at Victoria House', 429 High Street, Golden Square, by George Bisset in 1868. By 1906 Bisset had moved to 61 Bull Street as a manufacturers agent. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Fortuna villa: originally a resplendent villa of two storeys comprising six rooms in the ground floor and five on the second. It was situated beside the New Chum line of reef and was of 350 square metres. In 1887 Fortuna was enlarged with the addition of a mansard between the billiard and music rooms. The entrance hall was demolished and replaced with the hall which stands today. Work continued until 1904 by which time Fortuna was three storeys high. The building was befitting any prince, and soon became an entertainment centre for notable visitors to Bendigo. The spacious gardens adorned with a Pompeii-style fountain and three lakes made Fortuna an idyllic mansion. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Eaglehawk: High Street, circa 1900. The council marked the boundaries of the Borough in 1863. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. On the move: workers line up outside the Morrison and Sanneman carriage factory in 1900. The factory was built at 230-234 Williamson Street in 1893. The business produced high-quality buggies, dog and goat carts and phaetons. The partnership was dissolved in 1908. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Bank of Victoria: located on High and Napier Street, Eaglehawk, the building was originally built as a single-storey bank in 1865. The building is a good example of popular architects - Smith and Johnson - who also designed the Supreme Court in Melbourne. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were