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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo No. 1 - Easter Fair, Wal Jack, Easter Saturday 1941
Photograph of ESCo tram No. 1 entering Pall Mall from the Eaglehawk line, side view probably running into the depot. The tram has been modified with bracing and open saloon seats changed from cross bench to longitudinal and has been painted in SEC 1930s colours with an SEC monogram. The conductor is standing in the front saloon. Photo taken Easter Saturday 1941. See item 9100 for a similar photo. In the background are signs or buildings for J. B. Edwards Opticians and Pelaco collars, shirts and Pyjamas. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. Yields information about Bendigo 1 Easter 1941.Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.On rear in ink "T195, Bendigo / No. 1 (Original type), Pall Mall, Easter Saturday 1941. Photo W. Jack.trams, tramways, bendigo, esco, secv, pall mall, tram 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - S T GILL'S BENDIGO, BENDIGO ART GALLERY, 17 October, 1993
S T Gill's Bendigo, Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo. Until 17 October, 1993. Flyer of an exhibition of S T Gill's artwork on Bendigo and Eaglehawk gold rushes of the 1850's. The most popular artist of the Victorian goldfields. Sponsored by the Bendigo Advertiser. Indemnification for this exhibition is provided by Arts Victoria, a Division of the Department of the Arts, Sport and Tourism. Art work sketch included on brochure.Richard Cambridge Printers P/Lartwork, bendigo art gallery, s t gill's bendigo, bendigo art gallery. 17 october, 1993. flyer of exhibition artwork on bendigo and eaglehawk gold rushes of the 1850's. the most popular artist of the victorian goldfields. sponsored by the bendigo advertiser. indemnification provided by arts victoria, a division of department of the arts, sport and tourism. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - CHS, BENDIGO POTTERY, EPSOM, BENDIGO, 1978
Slide. CHS, Bendigo Pottery, Epsom, Bendigo. Moliagal General Store, weatherboard, pottery stables to the right. Date:4.78slide, bendigo, bendigo pottery, chs, bendigo pottery, epsom, bendigo moliagul general store 1978 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY, circa 1905
The Bendigo Horticultural and Agricultural Show began in 1859 when a meeting was held at the Shamrock hotel to form a committee. The first competitive event was a ploughing competition held at Lockwood in June 1859.Photograph - black and white. A group of men, sitting and standing in the Bendigo Showgrounds (now known as Tom Flood Centre) looking South. On the 30th Nov.2001 James Lerk gave his opinion that the above is correct. Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society.organization, club/society, agricultural and horticultural show, bendigo agricultural and horticultural show. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Table Cards (Sheets), State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Bendigo Trams Runs, 1940's?
Demonstrates the method of advising tram crew their shift work.Set of two Typed table card or run card, for Bendigo Trams Runs glued and varnished onto a sheet of steel Gives details for the Motorman and Conductor, starting times, meal times, relief and taken by details. Not known when made - 1940's? .1 - Golden Square to North Bendigo - Run 10 PM - has traffic instructions on rear - see images i1 and i3 .2 - Eaglehawk line - unreadable due to rust - no information on rear. See also Reg Item 3155 and 6270 for other examples and 8134 for Geelongtrams, tramways, secv, forms, timetables, bendigo, btm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Keith Kings, "The Bendigo Tramways", Feb. 1972
Yields information about the history of Bendigo Tramways and has a strong association with the closure of the system in 1972 and the author.An illustrated History of the Bendigo Tramways. 80 pages, gloss art paper, in black ink with a yellow card cover in green ink, saddle bound. Details history of Bendigo tramways, its tramcars and the involvement of the various operators. Has maps and photographs. Has been covered with a plastic covering material with a typed note "Property of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, Not transferable to any person" underlined in red ink and position underneath the plastic covering. See also Reg item 326 for other copies of this book and scans of the map pages.Notes on pages 2, 14, 35, 38, 42, 44, 48, 49, 51 - 55, 57, 58, 61 - 65, 70, 73, 76 and 79 - in pencil under the photograph captions,trams, tramways, bendigo, history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Looking down Mitchel St Bendigo Vic"
Postcard contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Rose Series Postcard No. 2868, titled "Looking down Mitchel St Bendigo Vic", from the railway overbridge. Has bogie tram No. 23 descending the hill, with the destination of Eaglehawk. Would appear the railway station entrance has been barriered off. Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. Armadale Vic, has the rose logo on the rear and a statement "A real photograph produced in Australia". No space for the stamp or address line. On rear in ink "Bogie 23" and in pencil "WJ"trams, tramways, bendigo, rose postcards, mitchell st, tram 28 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE VINEYARDS OF BENDIGO IN 1864 - FROM THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 2000
THE VINEYARDS OF BENDIGO IN 1864 - FROM THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER. 51 PAGES. Published by Holland House for the Bendigo District Winegrowers. Written on front page ' J.Evans,2003' THE VINEYARDS OF BENDIGO IN 1864. (2000) by "Our Special Correspondent'' Letters to the Bendigo Advertiser form 25th May to 28 July 1864. Re-arranged and annotated by Mike Butcher Copyright Mark Butcher (2000) First published by Holland House Publishing, Strathdale, Victoria Printed in Bendigo by Bendigo Modern Press 51 PAGES. Published by Holland House for the Bendigo and District Winegrowers Asscociation. This is an annotated edition of a series of seventeen articles that appeared in the Bendigo Advertiser, between 25 May and 28 July 1864, describing the vineyards around Bendigo.edited by Mike Butcherbendigo, hospital, vineyards and wine making., bendigo, vineyards, winegrowers, 1864 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society: The Music Man
Items were personal items retained by a lady born in Bendigo in 1919 and who lived in Bendigo all her life until her death, aged 94 years.Program for Bendigo Operatic Society's production of The Music Man, at The Capital Theatre, Bendigo Commencing Wed 12th June 1974 for 8 nights 4 pages of paper, folded in half, stapled in the middle with double sided print on each page. Program is in black print with some red ink on middle & back pages, black & white photos of cast. Small labelled envelope with contents of 2 X tickets (orange colored) for performance on Thurs 13th June 1974, Ticket No's 17MM & 18MM. souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Rocky Vale Beebe House, 2010 to 2015
The Beebe name was well-known in Bendigo in the last quarter of the 19th and the early part of the 20th centuries. From 1875, William Beebe senior, monumental mason, occupied a site in the centre on the city, in Mitchell Street opposite King Street. Death was more part of life in those days, and the Beebes were there to provide the burial monuments. Later, he took his sons into the business, which grew as Beebe and Son. Many examples of their work can be found in the local cemeteries. William Beebe senior (1830-1891) was born in Rutland, the smallest English county in 1830, to stonemason Chamberlain Beebe and Susannah Clements. William emigrated to Victoria in 1854 and after engaging on unknown works in Port Fairy, Dunkeld, and Melbourne arrived in Bendigo. His obituary records that he commenced work here on the site of the Bank of Australasia (opposite the Shamrock Hotel), which would have been no later than 1856. He took up a 13 acre selection on the site of Rocky Vale Villa in 1864 and continued to select or purchase further parcels of adjoining land until he owned some 150 acres, much of it unfit for cultivation. He was a keen gardener and had a garden and orchard around the house. William took over 20 years to build the two-story sandstone and granite house "Rocky Vale Villa". The house was constructed from sandstone sourced "from an adjacent ridge of rocks" (Bendigo Advertiser 28/9/1891). Granite from Harcourt was used for lintels and quoins. Not long before he died, William was still adding to the house. In the Codicil to his will, he states that "I have just built and completed two additional rooms to my Dwelling house situe at Inglewood Road aforesaid" (dated 19/9/1891). William died one week later on the 26th September 1891.Photographs and Historical Documents relating to Rocky Vale Villa, 7 Wicks Road, Maiden Gully, Bendigo by the Bendigo Historical Society.history, bendigo, rocky vale villa maiden gully, william beebe stonemason bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo - tram 18 - one man bogie tram
Photo shows SEC Bendigo No. 18, after its conversion in 1952 to a one-man bogie tram. It did not operate as such due to Union opposition. Originally built for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust as their No. 45 and became MMTB 45 as well.Yields information about Bendigo tram 18 after conversion to a one-man tram.Black and white photograph of Bendigo - tram 18 - one man bogie tramtramways, trams, sec tramways, bendigo, tram 18, one-man trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: ANNALS OF BENDIGO
Photocopied 20 pages from Annals of Bendigo that relate to the Bendigo Easter Fair, dating from 1871 - 1950bendigo, bendigo easter fair, annals of bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE HISTORY
An orange card with a picture of a tree on the front. Inside the card are two Bendigo Advertiser newspaper articles relating to the merger of Bendigo Institute of Technology, State College of Victoria Bendigo, Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education and State College of Victoria, Ballarat. (1) Interim Senate of State College. The interim senate will govern and administer the State College. It will co-ordinate the activities of 10 State teachers' colleges. Bendigo 'Advertiser,' 25/7/73. (11) V.I.C. to take over colleges. The Victorian Institute of Colleges will be the coordinating authority for merged Bendigo Institute of Technology and State College of Victoria Bendigo and the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education and State College of Victoria Ballarat. Bendigo 'Advertiser' 26/11/74.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, tertiary education, teacher training, bendigo teachers' college, history, ms. j.c. burnett, newspaper, merger, victorian institute of colleges, bendigo institute of technology, state college of victoria bendigo, ballarat institute of advanced education, state college of victoria ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 2 - Bendigo 6, Noel Simons, Apr. 1967
Set of 2 slides made from the Association of Railway Enthusiast Provincial Tramways film strip, possibly during April 1967. 1191.1 - No. 6 heading for North Bendigo in Bridge St., just past the disused Bridge St. Loop. See item 9449 for a print of this photo. 1191.2 - Bendigo 16 and 17 in the depot. Photo taken inside the building. No. 16 showing Thorpe St., 17 - Depot.1191.1 - "No. 6 passes the disused Bridge St. loop on its path to North Bendigo" - dated with a hand stamp in purple ink "Apr 1967". 1191.2 - "No. 16 and 17 at rear of Bendigo Depot". - slide not dated - late 60's or early 70's. Details are in blue ink written onto slide mount.tramways, trams, north bendigo, bendigo, bridge st loop, depot, tram 6, tram 16, tram 17 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Rae Alexander Anderson Family, Bendigo, 1935
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 of 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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER DATED 13.11.1918 FEATURING BENDIGO ARMISTICE CELEBRATIONS
Faded, worn copy of the Bendigo Advertiser dated 13.11.1918 featuring Bendigo Armistice Celebrations including photos of ' the mayor of Bendigo at the Town Hall announcing the signing of the Armistice by Germany and 'a glimpse of the crowd at the Thanksgiving Service in the Upper Reservenewspaper, bendigo advertiser, various articles, bendigo advertiser dated 13.11.1918 featuring bendigo armistice celebrations including photos of ' the mayor of bendigo at the town hall anouncing the signing of the armistice by germany and 'a glimpse of the crowd at the thanksgiving service in the upper reserve -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO CENTENARY COLLECTION: SIX MEN ON HORSEBACK, c.1951
Black and white photograph. Six young males mounted on horses and ponies. Dressed in costumes. On pathway in park (Rosalind Park?). People in background. Inscriptions: On back 'MP 183', Circular purple stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', '1960', '218', '269'. Also on back: 'copyright Bendigo Advertiser', 'Bendigo Photographic Service, for re-order quote CD 269'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 183'. James Lerk 'Bendigo Centenary?'Bendigo Advertiserperson, group, centenary, see also: 2000.511.01, 2000.512.01, 2000.513.01, 2000.515.01, 2000.516.01, 2000.517.01, 2000.518.01, 2000.519.01, 2000520.01, 2000.521.01, 2000.522.01, 2000.523.01, 2000.524.01 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF
A black and white photograph of the staff of Bendigo Teachers' College. It was taken in the early 1950's near the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, photo, photography, photograph, staff, teaching, tertiary education, teacher training -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS BENDIGO, 1950's
Black and white view of Charing Cross, Bendigo, looking northward along Pall Mall. Two trams near Alexandra Fountain in centre of photo, baby health centre far left of photo. War Memorial, Post Office, Shamrock Hotel and School of Mines in background.Pall Mall Bendigo. V 35. Valentines Post Card on back.basil miller, charing cross bendigo, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - ESCo Bendigo tram and crew, 1908
Photograph of an ESCo Bendigo tram with its crew and a passenger. The tram has the destination lettering of Quarry Hill & Eaglehawk. Illustrates the tram appearance of 1908, showing the seating and step board arrangements which were different to that of Ballarat at the time. Also provides information about the uniforms and badges worn. Two crew named as Motorman Parkman and Conductor C Campbell. Most likely from the Basil Miller collection.Yields information about Bendigo tramcars during 1908Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.In ink on rear "Bendigo, Motorman Parkman, Conductor C Campbell, view of 1908"tramways, trams, bendigo, esco, crews -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Rae Alexander Anderson Family, Bendigo Hospital Photos, 1935
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, Valentines Series Postcard, No 6 of the Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo
Black and White postcard contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Valentines Series Postcard, No 6 of the Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo. Charing Cross. Has a single trucker in the photo with the destination of Eaglehawk. In the back ground is the Australian Mutual Provident Society Building, Colonial Mutual Life building and Armstrong tyre service building. On rear of card is Valentine's name with space for written notes and stamps. Has a handwritten message to Wal Jack from Roy Field of Sydney, dated 21-6-1949 and 1d and 1/2 stamps. trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain, tram 22 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG, WHITE ENSIGN HMAS BENDIGO, C. 1939 - 45
The HMAS BENDIGO (1) was a Bathurst type Minelayer/Corvette. It was made in Australia. Launched 1 MAR 1941 and paid off 27 SEP 1946. The ship had a normal complement of 85 hands. The ENSIGN is the standard pattern Royal Navy ensign in use at the time by The Royal Australian Navy. The Ensign has five written names including the Captain and has 85 autographs. All but two have been identified. Referring to the sailor's service cards, the signing probably occurred between OCT 1945 to FEB 1946. Post WW2, the Ensign was presented in gratitude to the City of Bendigo where it was on display in the Old Town Hall for decades. The City then gifted the Ensign to the Bendigo and District R.S.L. After some time the RSL lodged the Ensign with the Soldier's Memorial Institute Military museum for safe keeping.The main part is of a strong open weave white cotton. The flag is divided by a bright red cross vertically and horizontally. In the top left quadrant is the Union flag of the U.K. The left side has a strong canvas spine in which is mounted the sisal rope. The rope has a small length with loop at the top and a longer length with loop at the bottomThe bottom right quadrant, has these words stencilled on it..."In Appreciation from HMAS BENDIGO". The other two quadrants have a large quantity of signatures.corvettes ww2, hmas bendigo -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Ceremonial Shovel, City of Greater Bendigo, c. 1999
Neilma Gantner, 7th November 1922 - 15 June 2015 was an author and the daughter of Merlyn (née Baillieu) and Sidney Myer. Her father Simcha Myer Baevski, was born in present day Belarus and began his retail dynasty with his brother Elcon Myer, establishing a small drapery shop in Bendigo and growing the business in the subsequent years to Myer Ltd 1925.Hand shovel currently in use for ceremonial plantings and sod turnings by the City. Plastic handle with silver rectangle head. Inscribed on the back.7th AUGUST, 1999 / TREE PLANTED IN ROSALIND PARK BY / MRS NEILMA GANTNER / TO COMMEMORATE / THE SIDNEY MYER CENETENARY CELEBRATIONS. myer, baillieu, gantner, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, city of greater bendigo events -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: COURTHOUSE BENDIGO
A black and white photograph of the rear of the Old Courthouse Bendigo. 'These newer parts were added for the Bendigo Teachers' College and occupied 1929-1931'. See 3320.100bendigo, education, old courthouse, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, building, buildings, site, place, teacher training, tertiary education, bendigo teachers' college, court house, courthouse, technical school, bendigo technical school, bendigo high schoool, high school, bendigo girls' school, girls' school, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff. pryor, old courthouse, old court house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CHRISTMAS GREETINGS, HOTEL SHAMROCK BENDIGO, MENU
Document, Christmas Card Menu, Hotel Shamrock Bendigo, Menu presented by Chef Ron Callaghan & his staff. Hostess: Edna Collier. Cambridge Press Bendigo.Cambridge Press, Bendigo.cottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STUDENTS
BHS CollectionAn envelope which contained multiple copies of photos of students at Bendigo Teachers' College in 1947, the 1950's and the 1960's. on rear of photo is stamped: Geoff & Pam Pryor, "Langley" 50 Miller Street Bendigo 3550, Tel: (054) 424471. One black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in 1947 taken at the base of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo. One black and white photo of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1950's. Man in second row extreme right named as George Vincent. One black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. 15 copies of a black and white photo of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. Two black and white photos of Bendigo Teachers' College students in the 1960's. 2 copies.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, photography, photo, photographs, photograph, bendigo teachers' college, male, female, students, education, envelope, bendigo teachers' college students, bendigo, teacher training, tertiary education, history, bendigo teaches' college history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: DRIVER EDUCATION - A CHALLENGE TO BENDIGO
A Bendigo Advertiser article titled, 'Driver Education - A Challenge to Bendigo'. This article refers to Bendigo Teachers' College lecturer and racing car driver Mr. Brian Reed's introduction of a driver education course elective as an alternative to sport at the college. This article includes a photograph of Mr. Brian Reed in his car. Bendigo Advertiser, Friday, February 2, 1973.bendigo, education, driver education, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, driver education, driving, bendigo teachers' college, mr. brian reed, bendigo advertiser, tertiary education, teacher training, students -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Ceramic - Artwork - Ceramics, c1979
This work is by Ken Campbell who worked at Bendigo Pottery between Jan 1977 and 1990.Photograph of a saltglazed vessel by Bendigo PotteryBendigo Pottery KCbendigo pottery, ceramics, ken campbell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: DOG
BHS CollectionA large white envelope which contained three photos of a pet dog. Names Geoff 7 Pam Pryor "Langley" 50 Miller Street Bendigo 3550, Tel: (054) 42 4471, printed on rear of envelope. A black and white photograph of a pet dog. A black and white photograph of a dog sitting in a lounge room. A black and white photograph of a dog sitting on a chair in a lounge room.Margaret Kennedy Park Corner Studio, (Adjacent to Howard Place) Bendigo, Vic, Phone 2152.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, dog, dogs, animal, animals, pet, pets, photo, photography, photograph, photographs, bendigo teachers' college, history, ms. j.c. burnett