Contract of sale dated 1st April, 1955 between Mr. C. S. Trewhella (vendor) and Mrs. D. L. Putman (purchaser). Property: allotment 5 section 54C Parish of Sandhurst city of Bendigo being land described in certificate of title volume 3239 folio 714 and situate 49 Barkly Place, Bendigo, together with 6 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, also all blinds, electric light fittings and shades with the exception of the one in the hall, all floor coverings with the exception of the carpet and material under the carpet and the carpet in the hall. Price: 3,900 pounds.

Contract of sale of land dated 16th April 1955 between Mr. W. C. & Mrs. J. G. Philp (vendor) and Mr. C. S. Trewhella (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 14 section 101C Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, being land described in certificate of title volume 6547 folio 246, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also all electric light fittings and shades, wall to wall carpet in hall, lino in kitchen, bathroom and washhouse and electric stovette. Price: 3,600 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

1. The Bendigo Gas Company formed in 1859, established the Bendigo Gas Works and became an incorporated company in 1860. It produced coal gas for the community until it was liquidated and delisted as a company in 1959. 2. The Colonial Gas Association was incorporated in 1888, selling shares for 5pounds and 10 pounds. It was originally formed in London with the aim of raising investment capital for the construction and maintenance of gas works across the cities and towns of Australia and New Zealand. Its original name was the Australasian Gas Association and this changed to the Colonial Gas Association in 1893.The Bendigo Gas Company notice of annual general meeting of shareholders for the years 1947 to 1952. The meeting to be held at the company registered office at 49 Pall Mall, Bendigo. Directors: Rex F. Hyett (Chairman), J.S. Wilson, H.N. Butt, S. Proud, F. Levy. Manager and secretary W. Pain. Also, The Colonial Gas Association Limited notice of annual meeting for the years from 1949 to 1953 to be held at 360 Collins Street, Melbourne. Directors: C.F. Broadhead (Chairman and managing director), James M MacFarlane, Robert Weir, Gerald L. Patterson.bendigo gas comany, the colonial gas association, shareholders

Forty pages programme for May 1902 of the Bendigo Austral Society. At the front the names of the officers: President: Mr. M. J. Stapleton - Vice President: Mr. E. S. Cahill - Treasurer: Mr. T. Butcher. Committee: Messrs. T. Byrne, C. E. Welch, Luke Murphy, J. Dunn, W. Honeybone. Hon Secretary: Mr. Frederic A. King. Mr. J. H. Bryan, Sole Hon. Accompanist. - Furnishings kindly supplied by Messrs. Henderson & Goodisson. And Lipp piano by Messrs. Flight & co,. Bendigo T. Cambridge, printer, publisher, engraver Market Square - 1902.entertainment, theatre, bendigo austral society

An off-white soft covered booklet titled, ' Back to Numurkah 23rd to 29th March, 1951. Official publication and programme.' Published by Hartshorne-Waller Publicity, 48a Begonia Road, Gardenvale, Vic. XM 2710 (Copyright). Printed by The Endeavour Press, 381 High Street, St. Kilda, S.2. LA 9181. Advertisements relative to the times are of note. 56 pgs. Photos. Also included is a steel cylinder with a one penny stamp addressed to Mrs Chancellor Golden Sq. Bendigo. It also has the words photo only on it. Inside is a photo of the people who attended the 'Back to Numurkah.'civic mementoes, numurkah, lydia chancellor collection, collection, numurkah, collection, victorian country towns, reunions, event, programme, program, civic mementoes

Bitters / lamplough's pyretic saline /Thomas Smith and sons Established 1848 / collin's cordial cephalic snuff / Keatings insect powder Keatings cough lozenges. Inside is a Musical clipping which gives a current date of 27.5.1850 The book may be dated 1856 - 'One of the last great facts recorded among the memorabilia of the year 1856 ….Floral patterned cloth - covered book Circa late 1800's ? ''DR LIVINGSTONE - HIS LIFE AND ADVENTURES'' (BELONGING TO G D HARRIS - AXEDALE 62 pages.the front and back covers contain adverts on pink coloured paperperson, individual, harris

Large cream, brown, green and beige certificate awarded to Miss M Foster for Piano Solo (under 14) at the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Seventh Annual Musical, Elocutionary, and Literary Competitions. Bendigo, 1903. Certificate has 2 angels at the top, 1 with a harp and the other writing. At each side and at the bottom are ladies dressed in robes. There is decorative scroll work and leaves at the top & bottom. Certificate is signed by E. S. Cahill, President and Frederic A King, Hon. Sec. On the mounting board is a label: D. G. Coope & Son Fine Art Gallery Mitchell Street, Bendigo.document, certificate, music, foster & wilson collection, piano certificate, miss m foster, austral literary and debating society, e s cahill, frederic a king

Document. Malone Collection. Small white card with raised outer edge. On the left is a gold ship's mast with rigging lines. One line has 9 small flags, grouped in 3's attached to it. The flags are various combinations of white, blue, red and gold. Another line has two flags on it, the top one is larger and is white with a red cross with the Union Jack in the top left corner. The lower one is smaller and has 3 red and 2 white vertical strips. Printed on the front in gold: We'll meet the future full of Faith and Hope. (signalled.) A Happy Christmas.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Documents relating to various sub-committees of the Bendigo Trust and meeting of the Publicity, Promotions and Tourist Industry Group (3/10/1974); b. Meeting of the Women's Committee (16/9/19740; c. Sub-Committee appointed to make preliminary review of possible projects (Memorandum of Discussion) 11/1/1971; d. Sub-Committee appointed to investigate status of Central Deborah Mine and possibility of opening the mine to the public by Easter 1971, 10/1/1971; Progress Report on Central Deborah Mine - addressed to members of Bendigo Trust, signed A S Roy 21/9/1971.organization, club/society, bendigo trust

Digital image of 1862 engraving by Arthur WILLMORE, showing Railway and Town Piers in Sandridge. The original engraving is held by the State Library of Victoria, Acc No H13196, and is based upon an illustration by S T GILL. The same view had also been photographed from the Sugar Works by Antoine Fauchery in 1858 and the original of that photo is also held by the State Library of Victoria, Acc No H84.167-20. Between Railway Pier and Town Pier are smaller piers, the largest being Donaldson's jetty. Steam and sailing ships are shown at Railway Pier and horse drawn carts are shown on the foreshore.built environment, piers and wharves - railway pier, piers and wharves - town pier, maritime, transport - shipping, arthur willmore, s t gill, piers and wharves - donaldson's jetty, antoine fauchery

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, June 22, 2005. Premiers: Kangaroo Flat 1955 premiership football team. Back row: G. Harding, R Potter, R. Lee, G. Tonzing, K. Nankivell, N. Brooks, T. Martin. Centre: J. Pell, N. Millar, R. Kelsey, (captain), Ron Lee (coach), A. Langley, N. Hindson, G. Dodson, K. Cairns. Front: R. Wilson, T. Bowery, S. Wild, K. Place, T. McCurdy, L. Kelly. Trainers: J. Wild and W. Spark.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Printed black and white photographic postcard. Image is of a rocky gorge with a suspension bridge across the river below. A small wooden gatehouse is at one end and people are walking or standing at various points across the bridge and on the path in the distance. A white blank space is in the upper left hand corner of the image. A symbol of a diamond shape with the letters S C entwined, followed by the words No 76 Photoprint A Flood The Alexandra bridge. Cataract Gorge Launceston Tas are printed in white across the bottom edge. The numbers A10659 in white are printed in the lower left hand corner. The reverse is blank.Diamond shape with SC entwined No 76 Photoprint A 10659 The 'Wynphotoprint' Series published by Selwyn Cox Launceston Taspostcard

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, September 25, 2003. On track: the Victorian Railway Institute 1923 Committee. Back row: P. Davidson, W. Emmett, H. McShane, D. Patterson, A. Horbury, W. Heath, J. Martin and J. Bruce. Middle row: F. Bond, S. Ellis, W. McShane, J. Wheelock, T. Liddle, H. Murdoch, G. Ryan, J. Bishop (vice chairman) and J. Finch. Front row: A. Elliott, P. O'Neil, G. Salter, W. Ellis (chairman), A. Swann and T. Daly.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Certificate presented to Brother Leonard Bradbury Thompson from the Manchester Unity Friendly Society Independent Order Of Oddfellows 2nd July 1906 to certify that he had served the office of Grand Master in the Loyal Heart of Friendship Lodge Bendigo District of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society and in serving each office has endeavoured to promote the prosperity of his Lodge and welfare of its members, witnessed and signed by A H Keck, Geo Bennetts, C Houston, H S Ross ? framers sticker on back from D G Coope & Son Mitchell Street Bendigo.document, certificate, thompson

Paper mentions that credit for the project must go to the Long Gully History Group who have been working to install a sense of pride in the locals by highlighting the contribution the former residents made to the city. Long Gully was once known as Bendigo's Little Cornwall - the Cornish Association was asked to help. Also mentioned Long Gully in the 1870's, Gold discovery, Anthony Trollop's visit to Bendigo and his praise for Ballarat and his comments on Bendigo which were not flattering. Also mentioned was the men and their work, the miners complaint, the unrest in the mining industry and a lot of the miners leaving for West Australia.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - unveiling of mining monument at long gully, long gully history group, bendigo's little cornwall, cornish association, anthony trollop

Six pages of newspaper clippings from 'The Argus' dated in the 1800's and pasted onto card, the name of the contributor is 'A Vagabond'. Article dated 13/5/1876 relates to the writers experience as an outpatient at the Melbourne Hospital. 20/5/1876 'The Outcasts of Melbourne' whose lives are one of misery, sin, crime but little shame. A warning to the authorities to 'take heed quickly' to prevent the continuation of these vices well into the future. 27/5/1876 'Sixpenny Restaurants' . Unknown date in 1876 'Three Days in the Benevolent Society' 10/6/1876 'Three Days in the benevolent Society' part 2.newspaper, human interest, the argus

Lease Agreement between Mr. Darnlon? Watson and John Dorr for 10 years Commencing 1st January 1889 and ending 31st December 1899 and dated 3/6/1889. Also a large envelope with Documents - Presented to R. H. S. V. Bendigo Branch by Jack Malloy (now Dec.). Document has green ribbon threaded in the left margin and a green duty stamp. On the inside are two small red seals and a receipt for the lease dated 24/6/1889. Lease is for being part and portion of Allotment Number four of Section Twenty five C Town of Sandhurst.person, family, dorr family, dorr family documents - lease agreement, john dorr, darnton watson, lionel leur's, palmer, robt s brain

Black and white illustration of MMTB PCC 980 travelling west bound in Victoria Parade between Nicholson St and Spring St., possibly late 1950's. The tram showing destination of "Special". Has Penfolds Wine and Perfection ? ads on the sides of the tram. Also two ads on the front of the tram, but image not focused sharply enough to identify them. In the background is the ICI (now Orica) building. Caption on the illustration is "Efficient, Comfortable Transport. Melbourne P.C.C. equipped tram No. 980 pictured on reserved track in Victoria Parade." indicates probably from an electric traction or tramway publication.trams, tramways, pcc, mmtb, victoria parade

Three page feature article with associated advertisements of Davis Bus Lines, 50 years of services, printed in The Courier on 21/11/1980. Features five photos, including one of Bert Davis, an advertisement featuring various buses, a photo outside the original depot in Creswick Road, one of the Mobil Around Australia Economy run in 1958 and one of a decorated bus in the early 1950's. Article includes history of the bus lines, plans to move to a new depot in 1981 and taking over the tram services from the SEC. If removed for copying etc. copy to be made.trams, tramways, davis bus lines, ballarat public transport, closure

Black and white photograph of W3 669 standing (appears to have just arrived) on the entry to Nos. 1 and 3 roads at Essendon depot. The tram has a run number (E48), is showing Essendon Depot. From shadows is late in the afternoon. Date of photo taken based on the series of photos received from the ARHS as being during Oct. and Dec. 1965. On Kodak paper. W3's were not based or attached to Essendon and would thus appear to be a visiting tram, but in service due to the presence of a run number. See P.Winspur note - see data sheet for item 1418trams, tramways, w3 class, essendon depot, mmtb, tram 669

One of a group of signs that were fitted into tramcars in Ballarat, giving instructions to passengers about prams, behaviour, smoking, fare payment, talking to the motorman, instructions or information to drivers etc. Yields information about the sign manufacture, demonstrates the type of signs provided in tramcars.Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Passengers are requested not to enter into conversation with the motorman when tram is in motion". One of a number similar signs donated to the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society by the SEC following closure of the Ballarat Tramways system in 1971. Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. On the rear is part of a paper sign about mounting the sign with screws and not using nails and the name of the manufacturer "Simpson & S? Pirie Street......" (See Reg Item 4899 for the full manufacturers label) .1 - As for above, added 31/12/2010/ trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, motormen, passengers

Yields information about the storage of trams in the City area during peak periods, and the buildings on the south side of Sturt St. A copy of the newspaper cutting would add to the significance.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of No. 35 parked at Sturt St loop or City Loop, following motorists complaining it was a traffic hazard). Photo taken - 19/3/1965, published 20/3/1965. In the background are Hartley's Sports Center, The Ballaarat Gas Company buildings'. The tram, side on view, has a "Switch to Electric Cooking" Roof advertisement. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, sturt st, city loop, tram 35

Yields information about the way the trams were used in Ballarat by ladies undertaking their shopping, their clothes and the condition of the trams, reflection in the paintworkBlack and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Shoppers boarding No. 35, Sturt & Lydiard St corner, following a tram strike. Photo taken 11/02/1966, published 12/02/1966. No. 35 has an "Electric Cooking Serves you best" roof advertisement and has a Sebastopol destination. The lady shoppers (passengers) are carrying their shopping in baskets and are dressed in summer clothes. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, sturt st, strike, passengers, shoppers, tram 35

Yields information about the seemingly frequent derailment of bogie trams at this intersection although this one was an in bound tram. Also details information about the streetscape, and buildings.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - No. 39 derailed, Bridge & Main Sts corner, in bound from Mt. Pleasant. No. 11 awaiting passengers. Photo taken 25/4/1966, published 26/4/1966 Location Stones Corner. Has Bridge St buildings in the background, including Stones signs, Gear Chemist, advertisements for Astor, Turf, Pye, and Suppland. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, stones corner, bridge st, derailments, accidents, passengers, tram 39

Yields information about Ballarat's the perils of operating a tramway system in decay, derailments at a major intersection.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier, photo taken 15/7/1969, published 16/7/1969 of No. 32 derailed, Sturt & Lydiard Sts corner, after rounding the corner from Lydiard St Nth in the early evening. Tram has the destination of City. Crew members and Inspector observing the scene. The tram has a roof advertisement for Wilkinson Sword razor blades. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, derailments, sturt st, lydiard st nth, tram 32

Yields information about the incidents that can occur on a street tramway system - collisions resulting in derailments than can affect other people as well.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 20/6/1970, published 2/6/1970 of No. 13 after derailment & collision with car, Drummond St North. Shows tramcar behind in the crossing loop, Inspector talking to the police and people looking at a damaged vehicle. Note the pole is still on the overhead - hopefully the power had been turned off. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, drummond st nth, accidents, derailments, collision, tram 13

Yields information about the tramcars and the street scenes at particular locations and how the tramway fitted with its streetscape at the time with a crossing loop behind the tram.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - unpublished, probably Sept. 1971 of No. 43 in Barkly St Mt Pleasant (could have been taken on the same date as Reg. Item 3769). Has the Grant St loop in the background. On the right hand side is a shop with a "Vincent's Cold and Flu" poster. See Reg Items 2907 for the actual newspaper cuttings. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, mt pleasant, barkly st, grant st, tram 43