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-reportPreliminary report of Structural assessment of Building 16 Fortuna Complex, Chum Street, Bendigo. Four page preliminary report finding the building is structurally safe as at Wed 19 December 2007 with three recommendations. Prepared for DIGO by Structural Engineers - Terry Stevens Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd.fortuna, structural assessment

Rae Alexander Anderson OAM (1903-1986) was connected to St Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo Hospital. Rae was the organist and choir master of the parish church of St Paul, Bendigo, 1931 - 1965. Rae's son Stuart Anderson from the Balgownie Winery 1969-1999; had also been a pharmacist. Rae Anderson was a former President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch; now the Bendigo Historical Society. Rae died on the 8th. February, 1986 aged 82 years. He was a dedicated pharmacist; an outstanding musician; choir master and organist at St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral; a craftsman who loved to fashion things in wood and brass; interested tn the preservation of our heritage. Rae established "the Anderson Library" at the Society for reading and research.Ten Photos from the Anderson Family. They were restored from a box of glass plate negatives found under a house in Mckenzie Street, Bendigo,.when it was sold. The photos are assumed to be taken by Rae Alexander Anderson and were processed through his pharmacy. One of the slides was marked 1935.bendigo history, sandhurst victoria, david anderson chemist, collins, dorman, holdsworth, rae anderson, st paul's church of england bendigo, bendigo hospital, stuart anderson

Specimen Cottage in Hargreaves Street Bendigo was built by stonemason James Brierley in 1856. He purchased the land at the first land sales in 1854. It is possibly the earliest building still standing in Bendigo. Further information "Written in Stone - The Story of pioneer Bendigo Stonemason James Brierley and his family" Written by Barbara Poustie. Published in 2017. Printed by Bendigo Historical Society.Bendigo advertiser from 04/10/1969. Article titled: Nat. Trust rates this 113 years old lady a "C" details the history of Specimen cottage. In red pen Bendigo Advertiser 4-10-69bendigo building, specimen cottage, james brierly, national trust

Buff coloured invoice issued by J.H. Abbott & Co., tanners, boot and shoe manufacturers and importers, Market Square, Bendigo to Mr. J.J. Guiney. Invoice dated November 1922, for 1 pair ladies shoes, 25/-. On top of invoice, image of elephant with harness pulling a shoe, which is attached firmly to a tree trunk. ( indicating strength of product ?) Underneath 'registered trade mark' Abbott's stores listed as being in 'Market Square, Bendigo, High Street, Echuca, High Street, Eaglehawk'.bendigo, business, j.h. abbott & co

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Fertiliser: Bone Mills and Asphalt Works, circa 1900. Alfred Day opened the this business in Day Street, East Bendigo in 1882. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 30th. April, 1927 between F. C. Neivandt and D. G. Thompson for land situate corner Lily and Rowan Streets, Bendigo certificate of title volume 4355, folio 870999 together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling for the price of 270 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Views of Bendigo. No. 5 of a series of sixteen photographs of Bendigo. Nos. 6 and 7 in the series are missing. No. 5 is written in the bottom left corner. Black and white photograph, undated, of View Point from Mitchell Street, Bendigo. This name is written in the bottom right corner. Vehicles in photo suggest the 1920s.bendigo, streetscape, mitchell street, charing cross, view point, bendigo. mitchell street, bendigo. view street, bendigo. alexandra fountain.

Event, Demolition Auction Sale of the Magnificent Brick Mansion Home ''Fortuna''.Under instructions from Bendigo Mines No Liability on Wednesday and Thursday, 29th and 30th June, 1938.Commencing at 10.30 a.m. Sharp each day on the Property.J.H.Curnow & Son, Auctioneers Mitchell Street, Bendigo. On reverse is ''Fortuna'' pictured.event, official, fortuna auction

Account rendered issued by Denton Bros., Haters and Mercers, Bendigo to Mr. K. Guiney, Sternberg Street, Bendigo, for £14/15/6. Rectangle with blue infill with 'Suited by Denton Bros, the tailors, Mitchell St Bendigo' with man drawn wearing suit and top hat, in top LH of letterhead.bendigo, business, denton bros hatters and mercers

Black and white photo on blackboard of group of decorated horse drawn vehicles in front of two story brick building and house with large tree. Three males seated in two vehicles. One female in back vehicle. Inscriptions: on front - BL printed 'W Vincent Kelly, Mitchell Street, Bendigo'.W Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigoperson, group, easter procession?

Indentures between 23a Dated 27/10/1927 between Charles Arthur & Arthur Baggaley for business partnership of Fruiterer and confectioner at 255 Mitchell Street, Bendigo. 23b Indenture dated 02/05/1933 between Ada Baggaley (widow) and Arthur Baggaley as executors of the Will of Charles Arthur Baggaley

Women's clothing: pink boned corset. Garment is patterned with flower motif. Suspenders attached to bottom of corset. Corset is laced up the back through eyelets. Item donated by Mrs. J. Mannix, 54 Bannister Street, Bendigo. On inside of garment 'Beauty's Contour, 148, Type ABD U.B.'female, corset, women's clothing, corset

Letter paper printed in dark blue on cream paper. Printed letterhead, W. J. G. Bloomfield, Machinery & Hardware Merchant, City Family Buildings, 51 High Street, Bendigo. The left edge of the page lists the merchandise available and Local Agent for Ingersoll-Rand (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, w j g bloomfield, city family buildings, ingersoll-rand (aust.) pty ltd

Martin Washington 311 Williamson Street Bendigo, 3550, Ph 43-5626 invoice for $2.50 for negatives. Portraiture, Wedding, Commercial, Sporting, Motion Pictures, Colour Specialists. Members Institute of Australian photographers. Allan Martin, A.I.A.P. Private 7435-- Eric Washington, A.I.A.P Private 3-6449

James Bennett Pty Ltd 4 Collaroy Street, Collaroy, N S W 2097 invoices [a b] addressed to Bendigo Historical society , 107 Wills Street, bendigo, Victoria 3550. a, dated 17th March 69, b, 26 th February 69. Pink colour document.organization, club / society, bendigo historical society

Colour photo: two storey cream brick police headquarters building, tile roof. Situated alongside Court House building in Bull Street, Bendigo. Parked in front of building 'Arvee Demolitions' tray truck. Men on roof of police building, removing tiles. Building in early stages of demolition.organisation, government, police

Marriage certificate between Frank Martin and Emma Baker in the Methodist Church. Frank was a boot maker and Emma a waitress. Certificate dated 7th October, 1902. The certificate was found under floor lino (75 Carpenter Street, Bendigo) in a house built in 1938, now lived in by Helen Attrill, the donor.

A small blue soft covered book titled, 'Centenary of St. John's Presbyterian Church Forest Street, Bendigo 1872-1972.' This is an historical record of the establishment and development of the Presbyterian Church in Bendigo. Bendigo, 1972. 24pgs. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, religions, christianity, organisation, history, st. john's church bendigo, presbyterian church

social history of Myer business operations and records.Financial record of purchase and payment made by Mr. A. Hall, c/- Morley Johnsons, Mitchell Street, Bendigo; of a carved table for three pounds fifteen shillings and seven pence (includes ten percent discount); dated 1 May 1936. Includes pink slip wit stamp duty attached. social history

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, January 3, 2005. Saucy: employees of the H. M. Leggo and Co take a break outside the factory in 1924. The factory, which manufactured pickles and sauces, was located in High Street, Bendigo, in the area now occupied by McDonalds. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

An illustration of a mountain scene on light wood. Originally there was a calendar hanging from the scene. Above the illustration are the words - 'With Compliments from K.P. & A.M. Robertson. Your Family Butcher. 81 View Street, Bendigo Phone 3 6028. Friendly Service - Top Quality Meat - Orders Delivered Free.'bendigo, business, butcher, lydia chancellor collection, collection, k.p. & a.m. robertson, industries, business, bendigo, butcher

Photograph black & white, Bert Graham Collection, 2 people dressed to the hilt at a function at the Hall, they are surrounded by a lot of others. On the reverse are the names ; Alwyn Nelson, Horrie Lowe, ?.Recorder No. A25/27. KIWI CANDID PHOTOS, Town Hall Pharmacy, 226 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, Phone 1467.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress carpet bowls

Colour image of Rising Sun Hotel, 84 Barnard Street, Bendigo. Hotel has brown paint, white lettering. 'Rising sun' over doorway, with image of sun beneath print. 'Rising Sun Hotel' written on side in script. White window frames., white pediment on top of building.bendigo, hotel, rising sun hotel

Dawn Smith Collection Black & White Photograph down Mitchell Street towards View Street Bendigo c1929. Looking South back towards the Morley Johnson Store. Single Bogey electric tram is travelling West, two pedestrians and one car travelling West past Railway Place.bendigo, tourism, mitchell street c1929.

Small (thirty-five pages) book titled: song book. Bendigo High school. Cream colour cover with black writing. Logo of a lion above a scroll with the words: qui patitur vincit. Published by Cambridge press, 214 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo in 1963. Aileen and john Ellison Collection.P. Ellison 1b on the cover and P. Ellison 3E BHS on first page.songs, music, bendigo high school

Ethel Pattison Testimonial on Guest's Automotive Sales & Service, cnr Mundy & Hargreaves Streets Bendigo on letterhead paper dated 10/4/54. Signed A.W.Pulfer. The writer was Manager of Kia Ora Products for ten years. Ethel worked for Kia Ora for approximately five of those ten years.pattison, ethel pattison bendigo history, personal reference, bendigo, guests automotive bendigo

Track racing commenced at Canterbury Park in 1936. Prior to this racing was held at Epsom and was Plumpton (open field)style racing. At Canterbury Park racing was held over a 340 yard track and up to 20 bookmakers attended. In 1978 the club moved its operations to Lord's Raceway at Junourton.Fourteen pages programme. Bendigo Eaglehawk speed coursing club, greyhound racing at Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk, Saturday, April 16, 1938 at 8.15pm. The programme details the nine races with the names of the dogs runners. Authorized by E.A. Old (Secretary), 102 King street, Bendigo. Printed by C.W. Seymourbendigo greyhound racing, 1938, eaglehawk

Rae Alexander Anderson OAM (1903-1986) was connected to St Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo Hospital. Rae was the organist and choir master of the parish church of St Paul, Bendigo, 1931 - 1965. Rae's son Stuart Anderson from the Balgownie Winery 1969-1999; had also been a pharmacist. Rae Anderson was a former President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch; now the Bendigo Historical Society. Rae died on the 8th. February, 1986 aged 82 years. He was a dedicated pharmacist; an outstanding musician; choir master and organist at St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral; a craftsman who loved to fashion things in wood and brass; interested tn the preservation of our heritage. Rae established "the Anderson Library" at the Society for reading and research.Sixteen Photos of the St Paul's Church of England. They were restored from a box of glass plate negatives found under a house in Mckenzie Street, Bendigo,.when it was sold. The photos are assumed to be taken by Rae Alexander Anderson and were processed through his pharmacy. One of the slides was marked 1935.bendigo history, sandhurst victoria, david anderson chemist, collins, dorman, holdsworth, rae anderson, st paul's church of england bendigo, bendigo hospital, stuart anderson