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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MUSIC SHEET 'FOR AULD LANG SYNE'
... corner in pen the name of the owner S. Barker, California Gully.... the name of the owner S. Barker, California Gully. Document MUSIC ...Music Sheet: "For Auld Lang Syne! Australia Will Be There" The greatest chorus song ever produced in Australia. Written, Composed and Sung with phenomenal success by Skipper Francis. Accepted as the march of the Australian Expeditionary Forces. At the top right corner in pen the name of the owner S. Barker, California Gully.performing arts, music, music sheet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... : Stone Street, California Gully being that piece of land..., California Gully being that piece of land described in Right ...Contract of sale dated 17th March, 1958 between Mr. J. W. R. McClelland (vendor) and Mr. C. B. Peters (purchaser). Property: Stone Street, California Gully being that piece of land described in Right to Occupy Residence Area no. 7613. Price: 125 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: GERTRUDE PERRY'S AUTOGRAPH BOOK, 1930's - 1940's
... , Brown Street, California Gully, Bendigo 19/8/31.... Perry, Brown Street, California Gully, Bendigo 19/8/31. Document ...Book. Gertrude Perry's Autograph Book. Faux red leather cover with brown paper wrapping. Autographs 7 drawings dating 1930's & 40's. Name inside front cover Gertrude Eva Perry, Brown Street, California Gully, Bendigo 19/8/31.person, individual, autographs, gertrude perry collection, gertrude perry's autograph book -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
... . Howard of California Gully is unable to follow his usual... certify that W. H. Howard of California Gully is unable to follow ...Blue paper dated Dec 12th 1867. I hereby certify that W. H. Howard of California Gully is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D. Also signed at the end by W. H. Howard declaring himself on the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, w h howard, h l atkinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
... that Joseph Kelteur of California Gully is unable to follow his usual... Certify that Joseph Kelteur of California Gully is unable ...Blue paper dated February 9th 1871. I hereby Certify that Joseph Kelteur of California Gully is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end Joseph Kelteur, his X mark, declaring himself on the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, joseph kelteur, h l atkinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
... . H. Howard of California Gully is able to follow his usual... certify that W. H. Howard of California Gully is able to follow ...Blue paper dated Decr 18th 1867. I hereby certify that W. H. Howard of California Gully is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D. Also signed at the end by W. H. Howard declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, w h howard, h l atkinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - MUNGO AND DEVONSHIRE GROUP OF MINES, EAGLEHAWK 1888, 1888
... centre. The California Gully State School. Mid distance left.... The California Gully State School. Mid distance left to right ' Old St ...Black and white photo: on bottom of photo ' The Mungo and Devonshire group of mines, Eaglehawk 1888. Looking south. At rear centre. The California Gully State School. Mid distance left to right ' Old St. Mungo' and 'Sadowa' Mines. Foreground left to right, four wheel cab, a windlass, a whip and a whim ( Eastwoods )organization, business, mungo and devonshire group of mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: RELIGION
... : Bible Christian Church, Upper California Gully Road and Taylor..., Upper California Gully Road and Taylor Road, was built in 1864 ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Religion: Bible Christian Church, Upper California Gully Road and Taylor Road, was built in 1864 for the Bible Christians. The Bible Christians were later absorbed into the Methodist Church. In 1952 it became the Anglican Church and is nopw known as St Jude's Anglican Church.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: GOLD MINING LEASE, 1937
... California Gully Road. Sheaf of 5 letters attached to inside.... Map adjoins Upper California Gully Road. Sheaf of 5 letters ...Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: document - gold mining lease document, 3 pages with map. Map adjoins Upper California Gully Road. Sheaf of 5 letters attached to inside of document with pin. Lease between Herbert Jackson Leed of Bendigo and State of Victoria. No. 10901, Vol 320 Fol 35364.organization, mining, gold mining lease, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: herbert jackson leed, gold mining lease -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage MuseumSouvenir mug, 2002
... the 40 year anniversary of California (Cal) Gully kindergarten... of California (Cal) Gully kindergarten (1962-2002) Souvenir mug ...Cream ceramic mug with gold rim and lettering. Celebrates the 40 year anniversary of California (Cal) Gully kindergarten (1962-2002) The names of 57 children enrolled in 2002 plus the teacher (Julie Lebkowski) and assistant (Pauline Coburn) are inscribed on the mug. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Long Gully Uniting Church - Cornish Heritage Order of Service 25 March 1990, 23/02/1986
... of whom there were large numbers in Long Gully and California... there were large numbers in Long Gully and California Gully. Religion ...The initial Methodist Church at Long Gully was a slab hut and in 1855 the first brick building was erected. This was replaced in 1865 by a brick church designed by architects Vahland and Getzschmann. In 1877 the present church, designed by the same architects was built, with the 1865 building becoming the Sunday school. A large part of the congregation was Cornish miners of whom there were large numbers in Long Gully and California Gully.A4 Sheet printed both sides of page, sketch of Long Gully Uniting Church on the front cover.religion, lydia chancellor collection, history, church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOT BREAD
... : Excelsior Bakery, California Gully, circa 1900. The bakery..., California Gully, circa 1900. The bakery was established by W.H. Reed ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Hot bread: Excelsior Bakery, California Gully, circa 1900. The bakery was established by W.H. Reed in 1890 to supply bread to residents of Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The bread was so popular Mr. Reed extended the bakehouse and opened another store. In 1901 he was employing 17 people.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newsletter - St Laurence Court History, 1968-1998
... was acquired in Upper California Gully and the first flats were... was acquired in Upper California Gully and the first flats were ...An initial meeting between the Bendigo Catholic Diocese and the Brotherhood of St Laurence took place in September 1966. Land was acquired in Upper California Gully and the first flats were occupied by August 1968. In 1989 a thirty bed hostel was opened in Wesley Street, Kangaroo Flat and this was extended to 50 beds in 1993. Constant extensions on both sites have allowed for more flats, hostel beds and emergency units.St Laurence Court (Bendigo) Inc. - A Short History B4 Newsletter consisting of 7 pages: Cover: St. Established by the Anglican Diocese of Bendigo, compiled for the 30th Anniversary Celebrations on Sunday, 9th August, 1998. Page 1 First meeting, land purchase and stages of building. Page 2-3 Present Accommodation and Board Members. Page 4 Merchardising, Volunteers and Residents. Page 5 Administration Staff. Page 6 Mission Statement and Values. Page 7 Vision Statement. history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, st laurence court bendigo, aged care, benetas residential aged care -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA LINES OF REEF - PLAN OF NEW CHUM & VICTORIA LINES OF REEF
... to California Gully. Location of the Manchester Arms, British... Street to California Gully. Location of the Manchester Arms ...Two pages of a Plan of New Chum & Victoria Lines of Reef, compiled by G. W. Hart. Taken from J. N. Macartney's G'Fields Registry for 1871. Plan shows leases from High Street to California Gully. Location of the Manchester Arms, British & American Hotel and the Quartz Miners Arms are shown. Townships of Long Gully and Ironbark are shown.map, goldfields, new chum & victoria lines of reef, plan of new chum & victoria lines of reef, victoria catharine g m coy, thornton & co, extd victoria reef g m co, ural tribute compy, nil desperandum compy, koch, north victoria g m co, danger hill coy, north endeavour coy, wheadon & co, pilot co, north energetic co, energetic compy, endeavour company, hercules co, victoria gold mines compy, iron duke g m co, golden fleece united, ballerstedt, alfred co, confidence co, prince alfred co, canterbury co, advance co, wells, humboldt co, adventure co, try me well, sterry & co, gibbs & ballerstedt, handy andy, wells?, south adventure co, w rae, victoria reef quartz m co, myra co, jackson, wybrants, burrows & sterry, new chum & victoria tribute, old chum co, ballerstedt, lazarus, watson, koch & hildebrand, lansell & hunt, dennis, abe lincoln co, bonati & co, ellesmere co, moore late menzies, british co, british tribute co, garibaldi, c c co, new chum trib, dobson & co, young chum co, little chum co, old chum co, new chum trib, little chum trib, g w hart, j n macartney's g'fields registry for 1871, manchester arms, british & american, quartz miners arms -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES COBDEN TENT NO 39, 1865-1915 JUBILEE
... in California Gully, with 11 members, in 1865 'built on the solid... in California Gully, with 11 members, in 1865 'built on the solid ...Buff coloured document, printed on front is photo of 'Jubilee group of Cobden Junior Tent (Boys) No. 16 and Superintendents'. 6 rows of boys and men, some wearing ceremonial collars. On back of document is an overview of the IOR organisation in Bendigo and tells of the founding of the Cobden Tent of Rechabites in California Gully, with 11 members, in 1865 'built on the solid foundation of sobriety and virtue'bendigo, clubs, rechabites -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... corner Wallen and Stone Streets, California Gully. Also all... and Stone Streets, California Gully. Also all that piece of land ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Gertrude Perry Collection - certificate of appreciation for Miss Perry and her donation of two hours service to the 24 Hour National Freecall Crisis Line
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - certificate of appreciation for Miss Perry and her donation of two hours service to the 24 Hour National Freecall Crisis Line and the Margaret and Shane Foundations Inc.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, volunteer public service -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: GERTRUDE PERRY OBITUARY, 1999
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Document. Gertrude Perry Obituary. Copy of Obituary from Bendigo Advertiser, Thursday April 29 1999 of Gertrude Perry. Gertrude died on April 9.person, individual, gertrude perry collection, gertrude perry obituary, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Black leather wallet marked in gold Commissioners of the State Savings Bank of Victoria, with initials G.E.P
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Black leather wallet marked in gold Commissioners of the State Savings Bank of Victoria, with initials G.E.P. Leather wallet is bi-fold with one pocket for notes.banking -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Advertiser Certificate of Appreciation for the delivery of the newspaper at home for 44 years
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Advertiser Certificate of Appreciation for the delivery of the newspaper at home, 16 Burrows Street Golden Square, for 44 years, dated 22/10/1996. Certificate by Bendigo Advertiser and signed by the General Manager and the Editor.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Gertrude Perry Collection - St. John Ambulance Association to certify that Gertie Perry has received elementary instruction in the principles of First Aid and Home Nursing on 14/12/1931
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - St. John Ambulance Association to certify that Gertie Perry has received elementary instruction in the principles of First Aid and Home Nursing on 14/12/1931. Miss Perry was awarded a Credit for successfully passing the examinations on both subjects; and is signed by the President, Instructor and Examiner.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, st. john ambulance association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Gertrude Perry Collection - International Fund for Animal Welfare 1998 Certificate of Appreciation presented to Miss G.E. Perry
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - International Fund for Animal Welfare 1998 Certificate of Appreciation presented to Miss G.E. Perry, dated 1 March 1998: for your support and leadership to protect animals from cruelty. The certificate is sent in the hope for a further contribution to the IFAW - not taken up by Miss Perry.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, animal welfare -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Certificate - Gertrude Perry Collection - Letter format from the International Fund for Animal Welfare to Miss G.E. Perry, dated January 1999
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Letter format from the International Fund for Animal Welfare to Miss G.E. Perry, dated January 1999; seeking a contribution to assist the IFAW to further it causes of animal protection programs.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, animal welfare -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - invoice for Miss G E Perry of an Austin Freeway Saloon registration HNV 727 on 3/7/1962 from A. W. Pulfer Motors Pty Ltd
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - invoice for Miss G E Perry of an Austin Freeway Saloon registration HNV 727 on 3/7/1962 from A. W. Pulfer Motors Pty Ltd. Miss Perry traded her Lancer GYP 308 (500 pounds) for the Austin Freeway Saloon HNV 727 and cash transaction of 658 pounds 9 shillings. Austin car full price 1.140 pounds. Attached receipt for cash sum by Pulfer Motors dated 6/7/1962 on blue paper with stamp duty of three pence. physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo advertiser notices and typed order of service for Carols by Candlelight Ladies Service on 12/12/1954 at Golden Square Methodist Church
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Three Bendigo Advertiser notices and a typed order of service for Carols by Candlelight Ladies Service at Golden Square Methodist Church on 12/12/1954physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Programme - Gertrude Perry Collection - Victorian Badminton Association Programme Victorian Badminton Championships 1948
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Victorian Badminton Association Programme Victorian Badminton Championships 1948. Held at Exhibition Buildings Melbourne, Saturday August 21, at 7:45pm. Souvenir programme price six pence. Programme has been marked in pencil of games witnessed and the scores. Australian Championships and Interstate Matches, Exhibition Buildings September 21 - 30, with finals of the championships at the Melbourne Town Hall on Saturday 2nd October.scores marked on inside of cardsport, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Black leather luggage tag, noted address G. Perry Golden Square
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Black leather luggage tag, noted address G. Perry Golden Square. travel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Home & Hospital for the Aged (inc.) re admittance of Mrs. Evaline Rosa Perry on the waiting list for the Home
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Home & Hospital for the Aged (inc.) re admittance of Mrs. Evaline Rosa Perry on the waiting list for the Home, addressed to Miss Gertrude Perry.Signed by W. de Lisle, Social Welfare Officer for the Bendigo Home & Hospital for the Aged physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Letter - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Easter Fair Society letter
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Easter Fair Society letter and envelope, dated 15th May 1941, inviting Miss Perry to join an official inspection of the Bendigo Base Hospital to aid the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home on Saturday 24th May 1941. Workers associated with the recent Bendigo Easter Fair; afternoon tea will be provided. The envelope is addressed to Miss G. Perry, c/o Coles, Mitchell Street, Bendigo.Signed by E G Ham, secretary of the Bendigo Easter Fair Societyphysical culture class, fitness, exercise, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Letter - Gertrude Perry Collection - The Star (newspaper) invitation to Miss G. Perry to attend a lunch as a "Miss Bendigo" as part of the Bendigo Easter Fair Society 1935. A separate invite refers to 1939 Bendigo Easter Fair
... Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - The Star (newspaper) letter and invitation to Miss G. Perry to attend a lunch as a finalist in the "Miss Bendigo" as part of the Bendigo Easter Fair Society on Friday (??) 1935 at one o'clock. The invitation is separate to the letter as it is for the 1939 Bendigo Easter Fair Charity Carnival, no date is specified on the invitation. Miss Perry raised the "record sum of One Thousand and One Pounds" Signed by the sales manager of The Star (newspaper)physical culture class, fitness, exercise, bendigo easter fair
