Contract of sale of land issued by H.A. Wilkinson and dated 15th August, 1952 between Mrs. L.M. & Mr. K. J. Monti (sellers) and Mr. W.J. Rielley for land being Lot 3 on plan of subdivision lodged in the office of titles in red ink No. 5062838 and being part of Crown allotment 20A section 16, City of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo and situate in Napoleon Crescent, White Hills, together with 6-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 2,850 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 20th April 1925 between G. A. Pethard as seller and H. A. Wilkinson as buyer. Contract issued by George Pethard Auctioneer for sale of land situate in Elizabeth Street Nyah West being lot 100 on plan of subdivision No. 6415 lodged in the office of titles and being part of Crown Allotment 11 Parish of TynTynder West County of Tatchera described in certificate of title volume 4642 Folio 928297, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling. Price 518 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Typed Addendum for Page 9. Mentioned is the initials of Captain Truscott who was officer in charge of the Long Gully Fire Brigade from 1919 to 1920 was A T Tony. Next is after the brigade was deregistered the station was demolished and rebuilt at Haggar St Eaglehawk for use as a bakery. It traded under the name of Dingle's Modern Bakery. After World War 2 it was taken over by a bedding company, then later RAOB Buffalo Lodge Hall. Cornish humour and dialect is also mentioned. They prefaced a number of words with a H.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - addendum page 9, captain truscott, long gully fire brigade, a t tony, mr h p (harry) dingle, dingle's modern bakery, world war 2, raob buffalo lodge hall, cfbb

Black and white photograph of SEC tram No. 20 standing in the northbound track at Gardens Loop, c1960, photo taken after tram has been fitted with dash canopy lights, but not with enlarged white band under lighting. Photo taken looking at rear of tram, with a family walking away from the tram towards the Gardens Pavilion (Lake Lodge in 1997). Has two ads beneath the drivers windows, one about the dancing, the other cannot be read. See Reg Item 3847 for another print of the same photograph.trams, tramways, ballarat, gardens loop, sec , tram 20

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. The first nutcracker tow at Falls Creek was the Nissen Tow. Operated by Toni and Skippy St. Elmo, it had a capacity of five people at one time and cost 6/- day in 1951. The Nissen Tow was powered by a Buick engine and operated from 1951 until 1960. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. In 1981 he graduated in sport psychology and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is connected to one of the early ski tows established in Falls Creek.A woven hessian belt with leather and metal buckle. The metal fork enabled the skier to attach to the rope tow. A display card is included. On card: Item No. 115 Nutcracker - Nissen Rope Tow - 1950sgeorge shirling, nissen lodge

Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance.The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.Three minute books for the Orbost Aero Club. Inside are loose copies of correspondence, statements and accounts. They are mostly hand-written with some typed and glued in. 2406.1 has a grey mottled cover and is dated 1969-1975. 2406.2 has a green cover and is dated 1976-1977. 2406.3 has a red/white/blue striped cover and is dated 1991-1997.2406.1 - cover : ORBOST AERO CLUB 20/9/69 Minute Book 2406.2 has a price sticker 2.55 2406.3 - cover : ORBOST AERO CLUB P.O. BOX 415 ORBOST 3888 in black texta : Lodge Annual Return to A.S.C. within 1 month after A.G.M. Obtain Audit before A.G.M. orbost-aero-club

This register list the Board Members of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society from 1902 until the early 1980's. The register also includes the Auditors, Executive Director/Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Director Welfare Services, Senior Welfare Officer, Welfare Officer, Social Worker, Lakeside Lodge Matron, Hostel Housekeeper, Secretary, Welfare Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Welfare officer, Welfare officer, Principal, Blackburn Superintendent, Blackburn Matron and Housekeeper.Signifacant as a record of some of the key personnel of the Adult Deaf Society Victoria over a 80 year time span.Green foolscap folder with typed pages

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map]. 12-20, Parishes of Keelbundora 2856, Municipalities of Diamond Valley 257 and 228. Shows street names, easement sizes, lot numbers, lodged plan numbers, names of prominent features, contour values, creek or river names. Watsonia Railway Station and environs. Prominent streets: Watsonia Road, Elder Street, Morwell Avenue and Nepean Street. Includes former Watsonia Technical School and Gresswell Rehabilitation Centre sites.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, watsonia - maps

Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Yarra 2500 [base map]. 12-22, Parish of Keelbundora 2856, Municipality of Diamond Valley 257. Shows street names, easement sizes, lot numbers, lodged plan numbers, names of prominent features, contour values, creek or river names. Watsonia Railway Station and environs. Prominent streets: Grimshaw Street, William Street and Macorna Street. Includes former Institute of Social Welfare (now Loyola College) Lines Reserve and Binnak Park.MMBW Map in 1:2500 [scale] series. Cream parchment with green tape reinforcing on edges and punched holes on left edge.mmbw, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, shire of diamond valley, watsonia - maps, bundoora - maps

Organisations such as 'Friendly Societies' were set up to protect and care for their members and communities at a time when there was no welfare state or National Health Service. The aim was and still is, to provide help to members and communities when they need it. The friendly societies are non-profit mutual organisations owned by their members. All income is passed back to the members in the form of services and benefits. The Oddfellows are also fundraisers for local and national charities; lodges raise money for local causes, and the society as a whole raise significant amounts for charities. Invitation for Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Banquet. Half fold printed in purple ink on cream card. Scalloped edging. Menu listed in centrefold. Toast listed on back cover.Front cover: Bendigo District M.U.I.O.O.F. / A.M.C 1910 / Banquet / in honor of the / Officers and Deputies / town Hall, Bendigo / Wednesday, 15th March, / 8 o'clock p.m. / HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF THE CITY, / COUNCILLOR D. ANDREW, WILL PRESIDE making a nation exhibition, bendigo town hall, councillor david andrew, mayor andrew, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo community groups

A part of a yearly marketing magazine program promoting Falls Creek ski region for the winter holidays. It includes 28 pages of comprehensive information and maps describing resort facilities, different runs and access to the snow. Available accommodation is explained with the inclusion of tariffs for 25 different venues in both lodges and apartments for 1992. Transport, ski hire, other village services and insurance and booking agents are also explained. This issue was published for the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Victorian Tourism Commission.This item is important as it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortMagazine titled "Falls Creek 1992 For The Best Snow Falls". It is a comprehensive guide to activities, accommodation and services in Falls Creek.falls creek marketing, accommodation falls creek, facilities falls creek, falls creek chamber of commerce

Samuel Bolton of 244 Union Road, Surrey Hills in his 'Druid's Collar' in 1950. Samuel and his son-in-law Patrick Burns were staunch Druids. The Lodge met monthly in the Rechabite Hall in Canterbury Road. The United Ancient Order of Druids (UAOD) was founded in Victoria around 1862. An account is included in Ken James' book 'Surrey Hills Friendly Societies'. This is based on Box Hill Reporter articles and material in relevant files at PROV. Summary: The Surrey Hills Lodge was established in 1890. The trustees were Ernest W Opperman (newsagent), James H Corstorphan (grocer) and Thomas White (plasterer). Opening night was 27 November 1890 and early meetings were held in Br Corstorphan's home in Canterbury Road on Tuesday evenings. By 1891 the ledge had 80 members. Samuel (1978-1951) was a butcher who came to Surrey Hills from Euroa some time between 1926-1931. His shop was at the Mon Albert terminus. After he sold it, it became part of the supermarket on the north side of Whitehorse Road. He was married in 1879 to Elizabeth Beatrice Maker (1881-1963).A black and white photograph of a man with regalia collar around his neck.(mr) samuel bolton, union road, surrey hills, druids, rechabite hall, clothing and dress, united ancient order of druids, druid's regalia, regalia, friendly societies

Contract of sale dated 26th September, 1957 between Mr. W.B. Nicholls (seller) and Mr. G. Stekelenburg (buyer). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bull Street, Bendigo. For lot 34, Alamein Court, Golden Square being lot 34 on plan of subdivision lodged in the office of titles No. A389550 being part of Crown allotment 7 section 31A, being land described in Crown grant volume 8113 folio 731. Price 3,850 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Bendigo Advertiser '' the way we were'' from Monday, November 25, 2002. Golden days: Eaglehawk Lodge No. 55; circa 1950. Back row from left: E. Bright, E. Grecott, W. R. Jamiesen, R. N. Smith, J. H. Davey, M. J. Powell, A. L. Jenkins, J. D. Cox, F. K. Kitch. Front row F. T. Snell, A. C. Ebden, J. L. Truscott, P. H. Richardson, H. L. Russell, C. W. Parker. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Jubilee celebration: Officers of the Zenith Lodge No. 52 in 1926-27. Back J. Michell, W.P. McLean, T. R. Doble, W. Currie, A. Truscott, W. T. Patten, W. Taylor, F. R. Sydes, J. D. Andrew, W. A. Draper, P. H. Seeber. Front: W. J. Parry, C. R. J. Friswell, E. J. Nuttall, L. A. Sonnenberg, W. H. Perrin, W. J. G. Bloomfield, F. Cambridge and A. Dunstan. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black and white image mounted on cream board. Group of 35 men, 4 rows, standing in a tiered arrangement in front of a brick building. Building has dark (red ? ) bricks, archway, with cream brick surround, over entrance, with wooden infill, doors. Men are wearing three piece suits, hats, one man on Right hand side of front row is wearing a Scottish outfit. Men have a ribbon attached to their lapels. Could be a Lodge ? Early 1900 ? Stamped on back of board ' W.H. Robinson, Photographer, Mundy St., Bendigo'W.H. Robinson, Bendigoperson, group, lodge ?, bendigo, males. photographer , w. h. robinson, mu8ndy street, bendigo.

Contract of sale of land dated 9th February 1955 between Mr. R. J. Sanderson (vendor) and Mr. L. A. Pitson (purchaser). Property: Lot 55 on plan of subdivision No. 16998 lodged in the office of titles, having a frontage to Burrell Street of 50 feet by a depth of 140 feet, being part of Crown allotment 432 section H Parish of Sandhurst County of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 7314 folio 636 and situate Burrell Street, Bendigo, together with the fencing thereon. Price: 425 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Object. A 5 cm long brass pin at rear, to attach to a uniform. A clasp .75 cm deep, 4 cm long is in navy blue enamel, with gold lettering 'LIFE GOVERNOR'. From this clasp a 5 cm long light blue grosgrain ribbon holds a brass clasp or suspender, from which hangs a circular medal, with five star points. On a circle shape of dark blue enamel are the words:FREEMASONS HOMES OF VICTORIA.In the centre on a light blue enamel background is the Lodge Symbol of Compass and Square. On the back of the medal is engraved: J.E.Harper 1852.organisation, masonic lodge, life governor medal

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) of a photograph of No. 17 entering Gardens loop, with the Destination of Mt Pleasant. Has the Gardens Kiosk, Lake Lodge in the background. Photo taken 9/1971. One of a set of 20 slides made by the Association of Railway Enthusiast Provincial Tramways film strip. Reference Item 2560 details the ARE Film Strip and provide references to other slides. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 25-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes. "BAS 63" in pencil.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 17

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 11-2-97, P14 COUNCIL BRIEFS Candidates for the Maroondah Council elections must lodge their nominations with the returning officer before 4pm, February 12. Fees will increase at various Council leisure facilities. Ringwood Lake and Croydon Park have been declared alcohol-free zones for the duration of the Festival of the Foothills on February 15-16. Various other council issues of minor sectional interest are included in this article.`

Map showing residential allotments numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4, on Wilson Street and Braeside Avenue, Ringwood East, Victoria.Signed and dated 1/12/1961. Rubber stamped Kirkpatrick & Webber, Licensed Surveyors, Civil Engineers & Town Planners, 225 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, Telephone 870-0321. Ref 3438C. "Note: Lot 4 is to be transferred to the Registered Proprietor of Lot 2 on Lodged Plan 23477 and is to be consolidated therewith." Map also includes handwritten Estate Agent notations.

Contract of sale dated 13th June, 1957 between Mr. J.E. Preece (seller) and Mr. H.G.B. & Mrs. I.M. Swan (buyers). Solicitor for vendor: Mr. H.E. Every, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. E.S. Cahill & Son View Street, Bendigo. For property in Mahon Avenue, Bendigo, being lot 14 on plan of subdivision No. 31961 lodged in the office of titles and being part of allotment 111 described in certificate of title volume 8121 folio 404, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains and lamp shades. Price 2,900 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 19th July, 1937 between Mrs. M. Ebbott (seller) and Trustees of the loyal Gold Miner's Pride Lodge M.U.I.O.O.F. (buyers) for land situate No.430 High Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotments 1 & 2A section 38A described in certificate of title volume 3645 folio 728944. Also all the vendor's right, title and interest in that piece of permissive occupancy land described in permit to occupy No. W.54098, together with all buildings on the above mentioned land.. Price 306 pounds and 5 shillings.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002: Leaders: Lodge No. 52 Centenary officers - Back: R. G. Barby, V. J. Simpkins, I. L. Arbuckle, C. G. Watson. Middle: A. J. Ermel, J. C. Campbell, J. C. Chamney, A. E. Mallalieu, G. McCormick, R. C. Watt, A. H. Johnson, F. R. Boys. Front: N. J. Oliver, J. V. Horton, I. M. Campbell, E. H. Bush, R. L. Campbell, G. K. Allen, R. J. Longstaff. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Contract of sale of land dated 24th February, 1956 between Mrs. D. I. Smith (vendor) and Mr. A. W. & Mrs. N. Pulfer (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: E. C. Cohen. Solicitor for purchaser: Hyett, Willis & Hyett. Property: land being lot 13on plan of subdivision No. 21180 lodged in the office of titles, being part of Crown allotment 457 section H Parish of Sandhurst described in certificate of title volume7793 folio 150 and situate No. 3 Margaret Crescent, Bendigo, together with brick veneer dwelling and all sundry. Price: 5,500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 16th December, 1957 between Mr. L. A. Pitson (vendor) and Mr. P. W. & Mrs. E. R. Tieman (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: E. C. Cohen, Victoria Lane, Bendigo. Property: Lot 28 Specimen Hill Road, Bendigo being lot 28 on plan of subdivision no. 40766 lodged in the office of titles and being part of Crown allotment 32 section 61. Price: 275 pounds. Attached: statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Photograph 11: Sepia photograph of View as seen from the Camp Hill, near the Lodge. Noted in print below photo: 'Shamrock Hotel', Camp Hill Rotunda', Bank of Australasia', 'City of Sandhurst Claim', Williamson Street, St James' Hall, St Paul's Church, Welch Type, J W Forbes, Agent. History of photo: written in blue ink on back: 'See photo 1959/198 taken from same spot before St Paul's spire was erected. W Davey? 24.10.59. Purple stamp of RHS of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. 1959, 156. Nicholas CaireN J Caireplace, landscape view, bendigo

Share register, 123 pages, dark green fabric cover, brown leather bindings on corners and spine.On cover on buff label ' New Chum & Bellevue, Ex Tribute Co No 2' Stuck to inside of front cover is a memorial lodged with the Court of Mines Sandhurst for the New Chum and Bellevue Extended Tribute Company on the 29th day of September, 1871. Journal contains alphabetical list of names of shareholders 1871 - 1872 and financial transactions. Journal has been overwritten and has text and pencil diagrams drawn on pages that seem to relate to a plumbing business, date mid 1960's.bendigo, mining, new chum and bellevue extended mine