Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustlers Hill in 2014. Six page copy of research document, describing the history and geology of the Great Extended Hustlers Mine and the Great Extended Hustlers Reef Q.M. Co.. Topics include: general overview of history, mines along the Hustlers line, characters of the saddle reefs, gold occurrences, effect of pitch, influence of faulting, payable reefs and saddle reefs and spurs. Mine overview researched by Mr. Albert Richardson. great extended hustlers, goldmining, hustlers consols, united hustlers and redan, k.k. mine, comet, hustlers reef no. 1, hustlers reef, hustlers royal reserve co., park shaft, hustlers royal reserve no. 2, city shaft, fortuna hustlers

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustler's Hill in 2014. Seven page photocopy of Department of Mines, Bulletin, Geological Survey of Victoria, Hustlers Line of Reef, Bendigo, No. 33 by H.S. Whitelaw. Includes plan of Hustlers Royal Reserve No. 2, (main shaft) showing location on Pall Mall, and location of Post Office and Law Courts; plan of location of Hustlers Royal Reserve No. 2 (Park Shaft) showing Jail (sic), Camp Hill State School, two 'lagoons' in between tennis court, croquet court and bowling green; a plan of the Great Extended Hustler's Shaft and two copied images of Hustler's Hill showing mining buildings, poppet heads and chimneys. Comet, K.K., Hustler's No. 1, Old Comet and United Hustler's and Redan Mines are shown in the images. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, quartz, mining, k.k. mine, comet mine, hustler's line of reef, old comet, united hustler's, redan

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustler's Hill in 2014. One page photocopy of plan of mining leases on the south portion of the Hustlers Line of Reef. Written underneath plan 'Wood & McNair, Sharebrokers, Beehive Chambers, Bendigo'. Fortuna Hustlers Co., Hustlers Royal Reserve No 2; Great Extended Hustlers Co., Hustlers Reef Co., Hustlers Reef No. 1 and United Hustlers & Redan Co. showing shares held and length of lease are listed on page. great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1873

Seven men were killed at the Great Extended Hustler's mine disaster on 2nd May 1914 by an explosion of dynamite occurring as the men were waiting at the plat to ascend the mine at the end of their shift. No blame was attached to anyone in the findings of the inquisition. It was unknown what caused the dynamite to explode. This document formed part of the research done at the time by Bendigo Historical Society, of the 100 years commemoration of the mine disaster, held at Hustler's Hill in 2014. Two page photocopy of article on the Great Extended Hustler's Reef Q.M. Co. Company formed in 1865 and area known as 'the first spot in Bendigo at which quartz had been systemically mined for gold'.great extended hustlers, goldmining, accident, 1873, david bannear, quartz, mining

Twenty four colour photographs of Red Ribbon Re-enactment performed by members of the Bendigo Historical Society and students from Bendigo schools. Re-enactment started in Rosalind Park, near plaque commemorating the movement and proceeded through the Park to a point outside the Bendigo Art Gallery. Photos show various stages of the re-enactment and participants including Jim Evans, Norm Harris, Phyllis Harris.bendigo, history, red ribbon agitation

Letter, dated 6 December 2016 to the Bendigo Historical Society from Jan Grose in reference to her donation of a framed ceramic plate with the 'Flame of Friendship' painted on it. Mentioned in the letter is a brief history of the Flame of Friendship. Also mentioned in the letter is Jan has enclosed her Mother's Eulogy as presented by her on the day of her funeral and also enclosed the Eulogy given by The Inner Wheel of Bendigo South.bendigo, clubs, inner wheel club south bendigo, inner wheel club south bendigo: letter from jan grose, mrs heather mcleod, mrs elsie twitt, flame of friendship

Photograph of four policemen leaning against a fallen tree with the words Kelly's log painted on the tree. One of the men is holding a gun and another has a sword at his side. There is a post and Rail fence visible in the background with bush land behind. A deputation from the Bendigo Historical Society presented a copy of this photo to the Beechworth Museum. They did not have it in their colllection. Reference: Newspaper article, Bendigo Advertiser, dated 26.3.1969person, group, policemen, kelly's log

On May 2nd 1914, 7 miners were killed in a dynamite explosion in the Great Extended Hustler's Gold Mine. It was Bendigo's worst mining disaster and although an inquest found it was an accident, no cause for the explosion was found.Advertising flyer for an event held on May 3-4 2014, to mark the centenary of the mine disaster that killed 7 minersat the Great Extended Hustlers mine. Other activities included a Specimen Cottage exhibit; guided walks around the Hustlers Reef Reserve; displays on site and talks by various speakers on the mine disaster and mining technology. Event was organised by the Bendigo Historical Society in conjunction with the Hustlers Reserve committee.

Blackand white photograph of a group of men in front of a stone building (Possibly Bendigo Town Hall). 33 men dressed in 3 piece suits, most wearing a ribbon on their jackets. All expect three men are wearing hats. Possibly members of a Lodge. Inscription: B.R. 'W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St Bendigo'. On Back: 'To Bendigo Historical Society with compliments of 'The Horsham District Historical Society''.W.Vincent Kelly/Mitchell St/Bendigo

Borough of Eaglehawk Rate Book 1865 (1996) compiled by Noelene Wild. Eaglehawk Heritage Society Inc. Printed on paper with card cover, stapled with black spine tape. 48 pages. Marks: "German Heritage Society Bendigo Inc." stampeaglehawk, history, rates

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Pages of history: a program from the 1925 Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society's grand national show. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Business reference dated 8th June, 1916 for Miss L. Prout from the Bendigo Co-operative Distribution Society signed by H. Kennedy, Manager. The letter is in an envelope.person, individual, employee

Blue paper/black print flyer - folded to form four pages. Bendigo & District Royal Historical Society of Victoria "Golden Years of Eaglehawk" 9 September 1962an exhibition of goldminimg tools, equipment and implements.

Official invitation to Bendigo Historical Society from The Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Citizens Council and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. A large cream coloured card printed with the following words in black script: In the distinguished presence of His Excellency Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe Governor of Victoria and Lady Delacombe and The Honourable R J Hamer Premier of Victoria and Mrs Hamer, The Chairman Sir John Holland and Members of the Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Citizens Council in association with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria requests the pleasure of the company of Bendigo Historical Society at "Flinders 200"A multi-media historical entertainment of song, dance, film and narration at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Sunday 24th March 1974 at 7:30pm. In the lower left hand corner is printed Admission Free to the lawns. Reserved seats at $2 available at the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau 276 Collins St Melbourne 3000 From 4th March.event, entertainment, anniversary

The century-old paintings of Bendigo gold mines made the long journey home from Western Australia in 2012. The paintings of the Great extended Hustler’s Mine, Bendigo, and Koch’s Pioneer Gold Mine, Long Gully, were painted by C.G Robertson in 1901.For years the paintings sat in the Perth house of Charles and Grace Strue; however Ian and Katinka Napier, the grand-daughter of Mr and Mrs Strue, donated the paintings to the Bendigo Historical Society.DVD. Hustler's Gold. Hustlers Reef paintings. artist C G Robertson 1901, for one painting. Second Hustler Extended Bendigo.bendigo, mining, c. g. robertson artist

Copy of raffle ticket. The Bendigo Easter Fair Society to aid Bendigo Hospital and Asylum. Motor Car Raffle, gift of W. Corrie Esq and business men of Hargreaves Street. Tickets 1/- . Chevrolet Tourer 1935 model, valued at 282 pounds.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, raffle ticket 1935

Collection of Accounts - Bendigo United Friendly Societies Dispensary, McCrae St Accounts for Rent. One account is on printed account sheet - other records for the period 1909-1911 are handwritten on torn-out pages from a small accounts book. Stapled together.business, retail, pharmacy

Bendigo United Friendly Societies' Medical Institute and Dispensary (established 1872, Amalgamated February 6th 1888). Annual report and balance sheet for the year ending June 30th, 1909. Four pages report. Also for the year ending June 30th 1910.organization, club/society, friendly societies

A booklet titled ' Private Lives, Public Heritage.' An exhibition of Historic Photographs presented by Bendigo Art Gallery in conjunction with the Museum of Victoria. Sponsored by the Bendigo Advertiser and the Bendigo Building Society. Cambridge Press Bendigo.1988. bottom left corner of front cover has a number sticker, 0124 THO Original copy not in this box.MOSAIC number unrelated to items in Box 147 Found copy added to box 16.20.2023. BPbendigo, history, photographs, exhibition, photography, photographs, history, bendigo, bendigo history. bottom left corner of the front cover has a number sticker, 0124 tho.

Black and white photograph of large group of men, outside, at back of buildings. Men dressed in suits, some holding hats. At top, four people (head and shoulders) looking from a window. Downpipes on L. Inscriptions: on front - GP87. On back - 'Bendigo Historical Society,' ' From E Woolcock, Long Gully, Now Geelong, Beehive Exchange 1893.' Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch',person, group, employees

A Lady's Visit To The Gold Diggings Of Australia In 1852-53. Written on the spot by Mrs. Charles Clacy Introduced by Patricia Thompson. Publisher Lansdowne Press, Tattersall's Lane, Melbourne. Edition: Second. 160 pages. One illustration.. Inscriptions/Markings: underlining in red and black on many pages, some notes. Harold Curnow 19/8/64 written in the front. Bendigo Historical Society stamp in front and back covers.Mrs. Charles Clancybook, gold diggings of australia, gold diggings

Recital, City Hall, Bendigo. The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo Presents First Concert 1969 Series, Ronald Farren Price, Piano. Tuesday, 15th April, at 8.15pm. President: E Beilharz. Joint Hon. Secs. Madge Edgar, Emily Bright. Programme 20 cents. Advertisements: Perkwick Antiques, City Family Hotel Building. Edgar's Toy Shop, Hargreaves St. Allan's Music, Fountain Plaza.Boltons Print., Bendigoentertainment, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, recital, city hall. music advancement society of bendigo first concert 1969 series, ronald farren price, piano. 15th april, 8.15pm. president: e beilharz. joint hon. secs. madge edgar, emily bright. programme. advertisements: perkwick antiques, city family hotel building. edgar's toy shop, hargreaves st. allan's music, fountain plaza.

Copy of a photograph of a large group of men in formal dress, all holding bouquets. On the side of the photo there is written : 'Note from Alex H. Stone, probably a photo of the local? Club of the Melbourne Druids Lodge. They would distribute toys and sweets to the children of St. Aidens Orphanage and then take ____? ______? Home on the train? ( The handwriting is very hard to decipher). This photo was sent to the Bendigo Historical Society by D. McFarlane, 5W Water St. Cairns.W. H. Robinson Bendigoperson, group, druids, druids, alex h. stone, st. aidens orphanage, d. mcfarlane