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Document - Preservation proposal
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Fortuna Villa was initially commenced as a modest single storey home in 1861 next to the 180 Mine by Theodore Ballerstedt, who sold the mine and house to George Lansell in 1869. Lansell already owned the adjacent Fortuna Mine, and through deeper mining techniques greatly expanded the mine's operation, his personal wealth, and the house and grounds. Lansell was soon known as the 'Quartz King', Australia's first gold mining millionaire and credited as the driving force behind much of Bendigo's prosperity. He continuously added to and expanded the villa, decorating it extravagantly with the finest of artworks and materials, into a sprawling mansion with extensive landscaped grounds, to create a house and grounds of a size and grandeur with few rivals in Australia. After his death in 1907, his second wife Edith carried on with improvements, creating a house and grounds developed over 50 years. The attached mine also contributes to its significance, being one of the richest mines in Bendigo, and at one stage probably the deepest gold mine in the world at 3176 feet. The 1875 crushing works are attached directly to the mansion, and the mine's tailings and settling ponds (turned into ornamental lakes) represent a direct link between George Lansell's wealth and its source. Fortuna was compulsorily acquired by the Commonwealth in 1942 as the Cartographic Headquarters of the Australian Survey Corps during World War II, and many ancillary structures were added while preserving the main house and ornamental grounds. Victorian Heritage Database Report https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/68334/download-reportProposal for the formation of a Fortuna Commission to ensure the preservation of Fortuna Villa. Written by Daryl McClure. May 2012fortuna villa, preservation, daryl mcclure -
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Flyer - Auction Sale
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...PROPERTY MARKET Fortuna, Bendigo The Bendigo mansion property, Fortuna, for many years the home of the late Mr George Lansell, will again be offered for sale by auction. Some few years ago the property was purchased by Gold Mines of Australia Ltd., and it was used for a time for the offices of Bendigo Mines N.L. The company now has no further use for the building. As a last effort to retain this historic 52-room mansion, it will be offered as it now stands, with the spacious grounds which contain three lakes, a terrace, a rose garden, a swimming-pool, and a Roman fountain. It is hoped that it may be purchased by some organisation for use as a school, hospital, or other institution. If a sale is not effected the building will be sold immediately for demolition. This should arouse much interest as it con-tains many cedar and mahogany fittings, parquetry floors, central heating and hot-water plants. The auction sale will be held within the next few weeks by J H Curnow and Son of Little Collins street and Bendigo. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11158857?searchTerm=fortuna%20auction%20sale Demolition Auction Sale Flyer for Fortuna under instructions from Bendigo Mines. Dated 29th and 30th June 1930. Auctioneers J H Curnow and Son. Black ink on yellow paper.fortuna villa, auction, bendigo mines -
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Photograph - Spargo's Pyrites, Specimen Hill
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Historic photo of mining at Specimen Hill. After crushing ore, the sand pyrites remaining could be treated to extract even finer gold. The sand was placed in large brick ovens to be roasted, which freed the sand of arsenic, sulphur etc, with the fumes containing these elements released into the atmosphere via a large chimney. Spargo's Pyrite Company operated from about 1870. It closed when there became a shortage of workers during WW1 and appears to have not restarted after the war.8527 Spargo's Pyrites, industrial buildings with open tank and drums. date unknownspargo's, pyrites -
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Magazine - Alex Gill, June 17, 1985
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Bendigo Pottery was established in the 1850s, when Scottish migrant George Duncan Guthrie stumbled upon a local clay deposit and created a successful pottery business. Soon, it would rival the great Staffordshire potteries of 19th century England. It opened to tourists in 1971. Alex Gill began working at the Bendigo Pottery inn 1935 at the age of 13. Six months later he began an apprenticeship at the pottery and retired in 1986 as a Master Potter.Alex Gill works his potter's magic in Bendigo, Woman's Day Magazine Article by Heather Waby. The article is on Alex Gill about the 50 years that he began when he was 13 years old. It contains photos of Alex working at the pottery and some of his speciality products.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, alex gill bendigo pottery -
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Photograph - Sand mining at the Whipstick
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Old Tom mine included quartz mining and open cut mining. Today the remains of the battery site, cyanide plant, hydrolic sluicing and a 1930's puddler can be seen. It was operating in August 1874 and was taken over in 1897 by an English syndicate, J. R. Syndicate. By 1899 the mine had reached 500 feet in depth . The mine closed c. 1901.8529 Sand mining at Old Tom mine the Whipstick, Eaglehawk. O'Halloran's team of nine men and two horses and carts. Two men with horse and carts; and seven men on top of the sand deposit. A4 copy of 1513 Box 25sand mining, whipstick, old tom mine -
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Photograph - Bendigo Conservatory and gardens
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Fifty nine acres of land was reserved for a park in1861, and the first gardener began setting out the gardens in 1870. The conservatory was built in 1897 and is the last building of its type in a public park.The conservatory was designed by Mr G. Minto, city surveyor at the time. The building is 72 feet long and 24 feet wide. The walls re twenty two feet high and are topped by a lantern roof, adding a further six feet. It was built at a cost of between 700 and 800 pounds.B&W photograph with view over the Bendigo Conservatory and gardens with a line of twelve horse drawn cabs on Bridge Streetconservatory gardens, bendigo -
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Newsletter - St Laurence Court History, 1968-1998
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...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 -
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Photograph - Bendigo United Cricket Club
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...The Bendigo United Cricket Club was initially called the "District Club" at its inception in 1853. Its name changed to Bendigo United in 1861. The "Upper Reserve was so named 1897-1953 when its name charged to the Queen Elizabeth Oval.Copy of sepia photograph of a cricket match. Bendigo United Cricket Club at play on the Upper Reserve Bendigo.upper reserve, cricket -
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Photograph - Charing Cross and Pall Mall
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...View of Charing Cross and Pall Mall Bendigo, featuring the Alexandra fountain still under construction. The fountain was jointly funded by the Bendigo Juvenile Industrial Exhibition in 1879, a 500 pound donation by George Lansell and a 700 pound grant from the Sandhurst City Council. The fountain was designed by William Vahland and was opened 5/7/1881. The fountain is 28 feet tall and sits in a 2 feet deep pond that is 50 feet in diameter. It was built with 22 tons of Harcourt granite, cast iron and painted stone.8531 A4 B&W photograph of Charing Cross and Pall Mall, Bendigo, in the late 1800s (prior to automobiles); taken from the City Family Hotel. Photograph shows work underway on the Alexandra Fountain at Charing Cross. Photo shows three trams, pedestrians and some horse drawn vehicles. Pall mall shows Post Office, Shamrock hotel and TAFE towers.charing cross, post office -
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Photograph - View of Hustler's mine
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Named after Thomas Hustler who purchased the lease in 1854. It was an opencut mine at this stage and Hustler patented a quartz crushing machine. HE later sold the mine to the Hustlers Reef Mining and drainage Co. and by 1865 the Great Extended Hustler's was operating 31 levels at a depth of 1053meters. The mine ceased operation in 1921.A4 copy of an original photograph, sepia toned print. View of hustler's Mine facing Barnard Street, Bendigohustler's, barnard street, james brierley -
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Booklet - Cohn Bros Ltd 115 years of service (1856-1971)
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...74-page printed historical record of growth and development of Cohn Bros Ltd of Bendigo. Entitled '115 years of Service'. Includes 6-page Index insert of hotels, people and businesses. Preface by J.M.Cohn , Managing Director, June 1971Handwritten inscription inside front cover by Jack Cohn dedicated to Mrs. Bovairdcohn bros, hotels, bendigo -
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Book - 'Bendigo Gold' a novel by Heather Smith
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...204-page paperback novel by Heather Smith entitled 'Bendigo Gold' Published by Shedels Ireland 2015 Inside front cover is a 'Thank You' card from the author to Carol Holsworth for helping with background Bendigo information. Address of author given as 'Mount Eagle' Mitchelstown Co. Cork Ireland bendigo, gold, fiction -
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Magazine - 'Australiana' Researching, Preserving, and Collecting Australia's Heritage
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...59-page magazine entitled 'Australiana' Includes a 2-page chapter on the Australiana Society Tour of Bendigo and Castlemaine with 10 colour photos. Featuring Fortuna Villa, Shamrock Hotel, Valentines Antiques. Publication by the Australiana Society, Bondi Junction, NSW. Printed by Fast Proof Press Feb 2023bendigo, castlemaine, australiana society -
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Newspaper - Rankins Catering Bendigo, 27 April 1985
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Rankin's Complete Catering Service was established in 1985 by Chef Glen Rankin and his wife Noel. It was initially a mobile catering service for the Bendigo district. Rankins Catering Bendigo Advertiser Article - half a page article entitled "Gloom to Boom" (Highlighting booming Bendigo); subtitle "Catering veteran gives Bendigo a sample of his experience." Contains photos of Greg Rankin working in his kitchen and the Rankin family staff in front of their catering van. The article describes how Greg built up his Eaglehawk mobile catering van business and also his customer base.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, rankins catering -
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Document - Wedding Invoices, 1953
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Wedding Invoices for Mrs J. A. Symons, Murphys Creek Account from Bolton Bros Bendigo for printing of invitations, a draper at Ballarat for the wedding dress (Homes Drapers) and a letter from St Augustine's Church at Inglewood, Rector Keith G. Madin enclosing the wedding licence.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, st augustines church inglewood, murphys creek -
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Document - Correspondence, 1956-1963
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Letters to Mrs Merle Lummis (Murphys Creek) from solicitors Louis S. Lazuras, Melbourne; from solicitor Herring, Bathurst and Bruce re money she inherited and a letter back to them. Also a letter from and to Mr A. Astbury. solicitor, Avoca.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, murphys creek, louis s. lazuras solicitor, herring, bathhurst and bruce solicitors, a astbury solicitor avoca -
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Document - Various passes and tickets
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Sandhurst and Electric Tramways Company introduced the first trams to Bendigo in June 1890. These were battery operated trams but it soon became obvious that the battery life was unable to copy with Bendigo's hilly terrain. The trams were converted to steam in 1892. In 1899 the tramways were sold to the Electric Supply Company of Victoria and in 1903 the trams were converted to electricity. After WW1 the SEC was formed and took over the running of the trams. With the increased usage of cars, patronage of the trams began to drop off after WW2. In 1972 the tramways closed as a commuter service. The Bendigo trust then restored trams and infrastructure and began the tourist/talking trams.State Electricity Commission of Victoria Provincial Tramways: 2 x single parcel tickets Nos 024004 and 024005, 1 x single Scholars Monthly ticket, 1 x single Blind persons pass, 1 x transfer with image of by holding sign with quote "Electricity makes life easier!". Also stapled together 1 x Scholars Monthly ticket, 1 x Blind persons pass and 2 x parcel tickets. Parcel tickets have orange print on thin paper. Monthly ticket and Blind persons pass have black print on cardboard. Transfer is on original brown cardboard.provincial tramways, tramways, tickets, passes, electricity -
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Administrative record - Tramways student passes
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Sandhurst and Electric Tramways Company introduced the first trams to Bendigo in June 1890. These were battery operated trams but it soon became obvious that the battery life was unable to copy with Bendigo's hilly terrain. The trams were converted to steam in 1892. In 1899 the tramways were sold to the Electric Supply Company of Victoria and in 1903 the trams were converted to electricity. After WW1 the SEC was formed and took over the running of the trams. With the increased usage of cars, patronage of the trams began to drop off after WW2. In 1972 the tramways closed as a commuter service. The Bendigo trust then restored trams and infrastructure and began the tourist/talking trams.State Electricity Commission of Victoria Provincial Tramways: student passes One box containing various types of tram tickets. Bottom of box is red. Top of box has a mottled pattern with a stripe across the length with the words "SAVON TWEED LENTHERIC". 1 separate bundle of 10c paper tickets with cardboard backing and whitestripe where tickets are stapled together. Tickets are a beige color with black print. Bottom of box has a blue sticker with white typeface - "JW Jones Chemist Hargreaves St. Bendigo" 13/6 is written in the middle of this sticker with pencil.On back of separate ticket bundle is blue pen with OCT 1972 crossed out and 16.4.1972 Trams Finishedprovincial tramways, tramways, tickets, passes, electricity -
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Book - Molassine Blotter, 1910
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Molassine was created in 1900 to exploit a secret formula for animal fed. The formula had been brought to Britain by Arthur Stein ‘a mid European probably hailing from one of the Balkan States’. At first the feed was made up by Henry Tate but in 1908 they began work in Greenwich. The molasses was bought locally from Silvertown and Plaistow refineries and the company built the first steel tanks for molasses bought from Danks, Steam Boiler Manufacturers, between 1910-1914. Their main product was a molasses based feed for horses - this consisted of sphagnum moss mixed with both beet and cane molasses and a ‘soupcon of maganesium calcum carbonate’. In the First World War this feed was considered antiseptic and soldiers used it as a plaster for wounds.Molassine Blotter Book published by the Molassine Company Limited, Tunnel Avenue, East greenwich, London, S.E. Red covered, it contains information Calendar for three years and information on domestic animals - how to keep them when ill, also an English Dictionary, Atlas, ready reckoner, address book, at home days diary etc.history, james lerk collection, molassine blotter -
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Memorabilia - Bendigo Tramways Badge
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...1 circular badge with cream background, red tram image, wording "Bendigo Tramways" red with blue highlight. Wording "The Bendigo Trust" and symbol in blue.provincial tramways, tramways, bendigo trust, bendigo tramways -
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Book - School Hymn Book
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...North Bendigo State School Hymn Book Small book covered in mottled pastel coloured paper. 32 pages. Dark brown binding.Illegible note on bottom RHS of front cover. First page has "JB" written in blue pen.hymn book, state school, north bendigo, school -
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Medal - Music Award
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...From attached paperwork: 2 medals awarded to Doreen Hooley by the London college Music for Pianoforte Playing 1924 and 1927. Housed in black boxes with blue velvet lining. Marked JA Restall Jeweller Silversmith and Medallist 82 Cambridge St. Birmingham. Doreen St Clair Hooley b Eaglehawk 1912 Father Chas Wood Hooley Mother Margt Helena McMahon Reg No 29117. Married Anthony Taylor Mutton 1940 Reg No 3223. See The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) http://nla.gov.au/nlanews-page440306 Doreen Hooley Music Award: Medal awarded by the London College of Music for piano playing 1924 Medal encased in blue velvet in square box. Medal is circular with personalised inscription and musical instruments on front. The words "London College Music" and an image of a female kneeling are on the back of the medal. The inside cover of the box has printed "J.A.Restall Jeweller Silversmith and Medallist 82 Cambridge St. Birmingham". Medal is attached to blue velvet within the box by a metal loop. The box has a metal rod and hook fastener to open and close.medals, music, piano, london college of music, restall jeweller -
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Medal - Music Award
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...From attached paperwork: 2 medals awarded to Doreen Hooley by the London college Music for Pianoforte Playing 1924 and 1927. Housed in black boxes with blue velvet lining. Marked JA Restall Jeweller Silversmith and Medallist 82 Cambridge St. Birmingham. Doreen St Clair Hooley b Eaglehawk 1912 Father Chas Wood Hooley Mother Margt Helena McMahon Reg No 29117. Married Anthony Taylor Mutton 1940 Reg No 3223. See The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848-1954) http://nla.gov.au/nlanews-page440306 Doreen Hooley Music Award: Medal awarded by the London College of Music for piano playing 1927. Medal encased in blue velvet in square box. Medal is circular with the words "London College Music" and an image of a female kneeling on front. There is a personalised inscription and musical on the back of the medal. The inside cover of the box has printed "J.A.Restall Jeweller Silversmith and Medallist 82 Cambridge St. Birmingham". Medal is attached to a faded ribbon with fancy metal scroll at the top and bottom of the ribbon. The top metal scroll is attached to blue velvet within the box. The box has a metal rod and hook fastener to open and close.medals, music, piano, london college of music, restall jeweller -
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Accessory - 1950s Ladies Cigarette Holder
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Cigarette holders were particularly popular in the 1920's-50's before the widespread availability of filtered cigarettes and became a fashion statement. Selling points were that they protected fingers and gloves from staining; saved teeth from staining, and prevented smoke from irritating the eyes.1950s Ladies cigarette holder. Gold type metal on one end and black plastic on the othercigarette, smoking instrument, fashion -
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Sign - Round Sign
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...New Zealand 1859 Chinese symbols Circular metal sign with 4 small holes on edge. Lettering and symbols in gold. Edge and canter circle in red. Back has a copper look to it.signs, symbols, chinese, new zealand, 1850s -
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Banner - Flora Hill Secondary College
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Small banner for the Flora Hill Secondary College. Yellow letters on blue background. A plastic rod with ropes for hanging at the top and an ornate pattern at the bottom. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.flora hill, flora hill secondary college -
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Book - M.A. Mackay music book
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Brown cover book with the name M.A. Mackay in gold letter on the front. Index of songs handwritten on second page. The songs included are: Ever and ever mine, the dear homeland, The daily question, The old countree, the clang of the wooden shoon, home dearie home, The carnival, Last night, A creole love song, an old garden, for all eternity, The valley by the sea, Call me back. Aileen and John Ellison Collection."No. 17" on first page. Stamp of Evans and Crock, Bendigo on several pages.music, mackay -
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Book - German Bible
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...There was a large influx of German miners to the Bendigo gold fields and they mainly focussed on deep quartz mining. German enclaves existed at Diamond Hill, New Chum Gully, Victoria Hill, Ironbark and in the Whipstick area. The first Lutheran Church was built in 1865 and there were also two German schools. Small bible with hard cover, possibly bakelite/plastic. The cover has an image of Jesus with and angel above each of his shoulders and plants at the bottom of the image. Pages of bible have gold edging. There is a metal clasp to lock. The back is plain and a creamy color.german, bible, religion -
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Equipment - Blotter
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Rocker style blotters with replaceable blotting paper allow even blotting of ink from fountain or calligraphy pens. Curved bottomed ink blotter with protective cover. Blotter made of leather with wood handle on flat top and stitching around edge. Cover is folded cardboard.business, tools -
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Book - Reader Recipes
... Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...The Bendigo Advertiser began a reader's recipe section in 1954. It was so popular that readers asked that some of the recipes were produced in book format. The first edition (this item) was published in 1955. By 1980 a third edition had been published.The Bendigo Advertiser Reader Cookbook Seventy two Page cookbook, includes black and white illustrations. Dated July 1954 Used Cookbook, torn cover, repairs by masking tape, aged yellow pages, with red and yellow print gloss cover. Stored in a plastic display book, includes newspaper cuttings and index of contributors to the book.Donated by Judith Randall July 2014bendigo advertiser, recipes