This book contains information on all known Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes were organizations formed originally to improve the education of working men and to instruct them in their various trades. The first Institutes were established in London and Manchester in the 1820s and in Australia the first Institutes were set up in New South Wales and Tasmania in the late 1820s, with the first one in Melbourne in 1839. Mechanics’ Institutes were set up in Victorian country towns, in many cases, soon after the settlements were founded. This book is of some importance as a reference book as it gives information on all known Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria and there were many in the Warrnambool region. The Mechanics’ Institutes were important centres for local adult education and recreation. The book will therefore be of great use to readers of local history and researchers. This is a hard cover book of 704 pages. It has many photographs, mostly black and white, and other images related to Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. It has a Contents page, Foreword, Dedications, a story entitled ‘Dingo Flat’, Preface, Introduction, Acknowledgements and articles on hundreds of Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria, whether closed or still existing. The front cover has two black and white photographs and the title and the back cover has images from two Mechanics’ Institutes. The authors are Pam Baragwanath and Ken James.Front Cover: ‘These Walls Speak Volumes’, ‘A History of Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria, ‘Pam Baragwanath and Ken James’mechanics’ institutes in victoria

This stamp was used by an Independent Order of Oddfellows organization – the Loyal Warrnambool Lodge. The Independent Order of Oddfellows is a benefit society, founded in the U.S.A., offering medical and employment benefits for its members. Its motto is ‘Friendship, Love, Truth’. A branch was first established in Melbourne in 1846 and the Loyal Victoria Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows was established in Warrnambool in 1860. The Oddfellows Hall in Warrnambool (building still existing) opened in 1869. It is likely that the Loyal Warrnambool Lodge has been established from this original Loyal Victoria Lodge. This stamp is of interest as it has been used by the Loyal Warrnambool Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Benefit societies such as this one have been influential and important in the social and economic history of Warrnambool. This is a stamp for the Loyal Warrnambool Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. It has a circular wooden handle, a metal base and a round rubber stampLoyal Warrnambool Lodge,Warrnambool I.O.O.F., No 181 F.L.T. loyal warrnambool lodge, independent order of oddfellows, stamp

These two stamps were for use by an Independent Order of Oddfellows organization – the Loyal Warrnambool Lodge. The Independent Order of Oddfellows is a benefit society, founded in U.S.A., offering medical and employment benefits for its members. Its motto is ‘Friendship, Love,Truth’. A branch was first established in Melbourne in 1846 and the Loyal Victoria Lodge was established in Warrnambool in 1860. The Oddfellows Hall in Warrnambool opened in 1869 (building still existing today). It is likely that the Loyal Warrnambool Lodge has been established from the original Loyal Victoria Lodge.These stamps are of interest as they have been used by the Loyal Warrnambool Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Benefit societies such as this one have been influential and important in the social and economic history of Warrnambool.These are two I.O.O.F. stamps. One has a black plastic handle, a rectangular wooden base painted red with a small indent on one side and a rubber stamp. Part of the rubber stamp has been cut off on one side. The other stamp has a rounded black plastic handle, a wooden base and a rubber stamp. Stamp one: ‘The Grand Secretary, I.O.O.F. of Victoria, 380 Russell Street, Melbourne, 3000’ Stamp two: ‘Loyal Warrnambool Lodge’ loyal warrnambool lodge, independent order of oddfellows, warrnambool, stamp

Invitation issued to Miss Hewitt of the National Council of Women, Victoria to attend a morning tea at St Kilda Town Hall on 3 March 1958 during the 1958 visit by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. The event was hosted by the Government of Victoria in association with the Women's Organizations of Victoria. The Queen Mother was in Australia over the period 14 February – 7 March 1958 to attend the British Empire Service League Conference in Canberra and visit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide and Perth, and various provincial and country areas. White coloured card, discoloured with age, printed and edged in gold, with a blue Victorian Coat of Arms. Annotated in handwriting, in blue ink, with the name of the invitee.Miss Hewittroyal visits, queen elizabeth the queen mother, queen mother, national council of women of victoria

German Heritage Society Bendigo, Visit to Tatura Sunday 14th November 1993, 3 parts, with black & white photographs and maps.organization, club / society, german heritage, victoria-history-tatura-ww2-german

Receipt and copy dated 14th September, 1966. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 10463 for $17.10, dated September 1st,, 1966, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by 'Unreadable' (for Miss F. James). The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Receipt and copy dated 13th April, 1966. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 9979 for 5 pounds 17 shillings and 0 pennies ($11.70), dated February 1st,, 1966, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by 'Unreadable'. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Receipt dated 24th May, 1957. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 2801 for 10 pounds 4 shillings and 0 pennies, dated February 1st,, 1957, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by 'Unreadable'. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Receipt dated 12th July, 1957. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 2734 for 4 pounds 15 shillings and 0 pennies, dated December 29th, 1957, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by L. M. Manning. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Receipt dated 22 February 1956. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 2136 for 5 pounds 4 shillings and 6 pennies, dated January 1st, 1956, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by D.L. Smyth. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Original and copy of receipt dated 1st, October 1954. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 1322 for 11 pounds 12 shillings and 9 pennies, dated August 2nd 1954, , made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by E Plant. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594

A copy of receipt dated 12th February 1948. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. Henry Archibald Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 613 for 23 pounds 16 shillings dated February 2nd 1948, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by someone called Brown. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

A copy of a receipt dated 31st July 1954. under the date the words: rs. E. Plant, 83 Sternberg Street Bendigo. Possibly for rent due by McKerlie, L. I. period 24/06/1954 to 29/07/1954 6 pounds 5 shillings and Walkerdon, R. A. period 28/06/1954 to 26/07/1954 6 pounds. A deduction of 12 shillings 3 penny is applied to bring the total to 11 pounds 12 shillings 9 penny. The document is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Advertisement book covering the period from 14/11/1984 to 16/11/1985. The book has 162 pages.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Advertisement book from 01/10/1983 to 10/11/1984. The book has 159 pages. This book contains photos of "Lansellstow" and "Vahlands" , two historic Bendigo homes situated in Barkly Place, that were due to auctioned on Wednesday, March 14, 1984.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Green business Cash Book. The book has 189 pages and covers the period from March 1934 till October 1938 . For each months all the cash transaction are recorded and reconciled with trust A/c.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Green business Cash Book. The book has 191 pages and covers the period from November 1955 till October 1966. For each months all the cash transaction are recorded and reconciled with trust A/c.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594.

Appleby Signs Invoice 823 dated 31/10/1956 for auction board 15 shillings. The invoice is stapled to statement 280 dated November 1956. A receipt is attached acknowledging receipt of the 15 shillings, the receipt is dated December 1956 No. 210. The document is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

6 receipt from the Bendigo and Eaglehawk Star Permanent Building Society The receipt are dated 05/03/1931 - 10/04/1931 - 08/05/1931 - 30/05/1931 - 18/06/1931 - 30/06/1931. Received from Wilkinson for rent Wright property. The amounts are: 2 pounds, 3 pounds, 2 pounds, 1 pound 7 shillings, 2 pounds, 1 pound 15 shillings 9 penny. The receipt are in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

Clearads Process Engravers invoice No. A 533 dated 08/10/1954 to H.A. Wilkinson for 1 h/t block Mrs Andrews house newspaper advertisement 1 pound 6 shillings. Stapled to invoice receipt 3504 dated 28/10/1954 for payment received. The receipt in in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

Appleby Signs invoice no. 452 dated 06/03/1957 issued to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson for an auction board. At the bottom the words paid cash and a signature. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

Edgars' Newsagency invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 28/10/1954 for 1 pound 19 shillings 8 penny. Attached there is receipt 552c for payment received on the 08/12/1954. The receipt in in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 27/03/1957. The invoice has five entries ''sale account Gardner'' for a total of 20 pounds 9 shillings 0 penny. A receipt n. 2376 dated 28/03/1957 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 06/12/1956. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Jones'' for a total of 8 pounds 14 shillings 8 penny. A receipt n. 23840 dated 10/12/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 16/11/1956. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Reed'' for a total of 23 pounds 14 shillings 0 penny. A receipt n. 23402 dated 23/11/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 13/11/1956. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Bradley'' for a total of 10 pounds 6 shillings 3 penny. A receipt n. 23275 dated 16/11/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 08/11/1956. The invoice has five entries ''sale account Greasley'' for a total of 10 pounds 13 shillings 11 penny. A receipt n. 23106 dated 12/11/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 09/11/1956. The invoice has four entries ''sale account Andrews'' for a total of 6 pounds 3 shillings 1 penny. A receipt n. 23104 dated 12/11/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 3 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595.

Bendigo District Cricket 1853-1990, John Harris and Ken Wust, soft cover 95 pages with black & white photographs, lists of officials & players, printed by D.G.Walker Pty Ltd Bendigo.John Harris & Ken Wustorganization, club/society, cricket club, bendigo-sport-cricket

COLLECTION OF RIGHT TO OCCUPY A RESIDENCE AREA -LAND (RESIDENCE AREAS ) Act 1935 / thick cardboard book -cloth and string binding / written on front in texter '1936' / numbers 401 to 500 / inside - stubs of documents showing Granted to , of, period, Date of Right , Description of Land , Allotment, Section, City, Town, Borough, Township of, Parish of, Authorised Person . Rubber stamps show The interest of this Right has been transferred to / note on Bendigo Historical Society Catalogue Sheet dated 12.6.2008 All buts completed and original application forms removed. Note -forms were originally in triplicate on one page with serrations for removal of two parts; butts remain. Residence areas in Central Goldfields / form for butt 454 is included.Bendigo City Council - Acquisition 1990organization, government, bendigo land office, right to occupy a residence area -land (residence areas ) act 1935