Printed notes titled Batteries. Mentions crushing batteries and stampers, how the gold was extracted and how gold was recovered. Disposal of the sand is also mentioned and the great areas of sand dumps around the mines. Some sand areas mentioned are the Bih Blue area, Carlisle area and the Moon, Virginia and Catherine areas.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - batteries, crushing battery, windmill, whiffly tables, big blue area, carlisle area, moon area, virginia area, catherine area, bendigo goldfield

Black and white copy of an Allan Doney photo some houses, poppet legs, vacant land and bush. Foreground is uneven ground. Printed titled stuck on the bottom of the photo is: Before the Long Gully Estate was built. Handwritten along the left side is the name of the mine which is illegible, Allan Doney photograph - Courtesy of James Lerk.Allan Doneybendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - before the long gully estate was built, allan doney, james lerk

Black and white photocopy of a photo of a Kerosene Street Lamp and Stand. The lamp is on top of a round decorative pole. It has a cross arm just below the lamp. the lamp has a square gable roof with a decorative piece where the four sides of the gable meet. the square base of the lamp angles out to meet the wider roof. There is a garden and house behind the lamp. Alan Crossley is standing beside the lamp. Much of the detail of Alan and the garden is too black to see the detail. Power lines across the top of the photo. Written of the back - Kerosene lamp & Stand. Photo taken in Mr & Mrs Lindsay Birchmore Garden, Daniel Street Long Gully. Alan Crossley is taken with this Lamp. St Just Point before Electricity arrived had 4 only of the Lamps & Stand on Photo to light up Street Corners in St Just Point (Long Gully Area). May 1987bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - kerosene lamp & stand, mr & mrs lindsay birchmore, alan crossley

Black & white photocopy of a photo of the Township of Long Gully. Print has a decorative frame around it. Photo taken by N J Caire, Sandhurst, which is printed just inside the frame. A Carey & Wenborn's Print, printed on the left under the frame, then Iron Bark Hill, in the distance. Victoria Hill, in the distance. Main Street Long Gully. Forbes & Holmes, Agents. Photo shows a road and a picket fence in the foreground with houses, mine chimneys, poppet legs and mine buildings in the background. On the left horizon an area has been drawn around. Written on the back is: 1857 Started Methodism on the Site of the Present St Mathews. 1853 Methodism Started services were held open air. St Mathews Church Built 1883. Sunday School 1896 Long Gully Methodist Church 1877 Sunday School 1871 Kindergarten 1905 Long Gully Post Office Built Early Methodist Church Built Creeth St & Eaglehawk Rd was a Wooden Building got burnt down. (Ethel Leggo) Another copy of this photo 11010.44N J Cairebendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - township of long gully, n j caire, carey & wenborn, iron bark hill, victoria hill, main street long gully, forbes & holmes, st mathews, long gully methodist church, long gully sunday school, long gully kindergarten, long gully post office

Photo of a newspaper article titled Water Continues to Rise in the Victoria Quartz by James Lerk. Article mentions William Abraham who was the mining inspector, who played a significant role in the flooding problem. Water levels had risen dramatically. Water flowed from one mine to another where they were connected. Article also mentions Abraham's birthplace, his early start to work at the age of 10 as a tin dresser at Ashburton, Devonshire, England and his working life after he migrated to Australia at the age of 19. His career in Australia is also mentioned. The article is accompanied by a photo of Abraham with his horse.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - water continues to rise in the victoria quartz, james lerk, william abraham, new chum reef, matthew stevens, south bellevue, new chum and victoria mine, lazarus mine, new chum drainage association, william abraham snr, mary kane, lady miltoa (ship), cricket reserve gold mine, ballarat freehold company, wallaby mine, richard grenfell, bendigo advertiser, bendigo school of mines, confidence extended mine

Black and white photocopy of the Hercules/Energetic Mine. The photo shows the poppet legs, mine building and brick chimney. There is also heaps of tailings. In the foreground is a dam, with what looks like ducks/geese on it. Written on the back: One of the mines that Sir John Quick worked in. He used to drive a Horse Whim. Hercules / Energetic Mine. Energetic Mine first then amalgamated to H/E.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - hercules/energetic mine, sir john quick

Typed piece of paper titled Long Gully Methodist Concert Party (Approx 1960). Typed names are - Back Row L to R - Ida Trewarne, Maude Moore, Ethel Genadini, Carole Crossley, Gwenda Meredith, Vivian Mercer, Joyce Trewartha, Beverly Leggo, Jan Collins, Annette Trewartha. Centre Row L to R - Mavis Grenfell, Lynette Straub, Joan Rosewarne, Joyce Staley, Marg Read, Ethel Leggo, Mavis Rayner, Fernie Thomas, Margaret Trahair, Nell Straub. Front Row L to R - Ruth Crossley, Gladys Crossley, Beryl Wearne, Stella Meredith, Dot Williams, Essie Harvey, Gwen Rowe, Pat Thomas. Glenda Moore (absent) Photo by Leo Hughes. (no photo)bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully methodist concert party, ida trewarne, maude moore, ethel genadini, carole crossley, gwenda meredith, vivian mercer, joyce trewartha, beverly leggo, jan collins, annette trewartha, mavis grenfell, lynette straub, joan rosewarne, joyce staley, marg read, ethel leggo, mavis rayner, fernie thomas, margaret trahair, nell straub, ruth crossley, gladys grossley, beryl wearne, stella meredith, dot williams, glenda moore, leo hughes

Invoice No 14387 and Statement from Walker Printing in the name of G A Ellis. Statement is dated 30/6/00 for Invoice No 14387 for $3153.00. Invoice No 14387 is for 300 Copies of Book titled A Brief History & Reminiscence of Long Gully. Total $3153.00. (2 copies).bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - invoice & statement - g a ellis, walker printing, d g walker pty ltd, a brief history & reminiscence of long gully

Newspaper cutting titled Plaque honours miners. A plaque commemorating the contribution Cornish and German miners made to the Bendigo region was unveiled by Member for Bendigo West, Bob Cameron. The ceremony was held in New Chum Reservebendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - plaque honours miners, bob cameron, german heritage society, bendigo cornish association, lorna erwin, the long gully history group, the city of greater bendigo

Photocopy on cream paper of a CFA Report of Fire or Alarm No 65 for a fire which occurred at a disused Public weighbridge in Wilson Street, Long Gully. Weighbridge and building completely burn out when brigade arrived. Date 4 March 1973. Fire Brigade Members were - S/S/O S Knight, Staff S/F F Gannanay, S/F W Wright, Frmn G Ellis, M Ellis, R Wee-Hee, R Delves, B Brooks, R Boland and E Carruthers.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - report of fire at disused public weighbridge long gully, s knight, f gannanay, w wright, g ellis, m ellis, r wee-hee, r delves, b brooks, r boland, e carruthers, council

Black and white photocopy of a photo of the Carlisle United Mine. Bendigo's richest mine at the corner of Duncan ad Bennett Sts, Long Gully. Photo shows the poppet legs and buildings. Other detail is too dark. Photo is stuck to a page of the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre Inc, dated 7 February 2005, a letter to Mr John Henderson of Henderson's Marble and Gra from George Ellis.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - carlisle united mine long gully neighbourhood centre inc, mr john henderson, henderson's marble & gra, george ellis

Letter to Barry Secombe, Manager Community Services, from George Ellis, for the Proposed: Hercules & Energetic Mine Project. Letter dated 21 June 2005 and printed on a brown Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre Inc letterhead .Mentioned in the letter, The History Group wish to install a plaque on the Linear Park walking track near Creeth Street Long Gully to acknowledge the site (not the Shaft) of the Hercules and Energetic Mine formally the Energetic Mine. It is also mentioned that Sir John Quick once worked at this mine before he went to University. There is a suggestion of where the plaque could be located.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - proposed: hercules & energetic mine project, long gully neighbourhood centre inc, barry secombe, city of greater bendigo, the long gully history group, energetic mine, sir john quick, bendigo evening news, prof geoffrey blainey, melbourne herald january 2nd 1986, george ellis

Two black and white photocopies of the Unity Mine Chimney. The one on the right shows the tapered chimney standing. It has a paler spiral pattern coming down the height of the chimney and a wider piece at the very top. The photo on the right shows the chimney falling. The top piece has gone and it has a bend and crack near the top. Written in the top right corner is: Unity Mine Chimney. Demolition. Bricks in Garage? 30' & House next to George on Downside. Ben Hodges bought bricks.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - demolition of unity mine chimney, ben hodges

Photocopy of a black and white photo of George Ellis and Daryl McClure. George is receiving a $1,000 cheque from Daryl McClure for History Group. 2000/2001.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - george ellis & daryl mcclure, long gully history group

Three pages numbered 18/19, 20/21 and 22/23 titled Victoria Hill. First page has some information on Victoria Hill, a sketch of W Rae's Home and Rae's Open cut. The second page has a map of the Victoria Hill Area showing streets and the New Chum Anticline, a sketch of Ballerstedt's Open Cut and a Key to Victoria Hill Area Map. The third page mentions the Victoria Quartz mine, Tributors and quartz roasting. It also has sketch of a 20 Head Crushing Battery, Victoria Hill.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - victoria hill, gold mines hotel, christopher ballerstedt, theodore ballerstedt, ballerstedt's open cut, lansell's 180 mine, little 180 mine, new chum syncline battery, victoria reef quartz mining co, victoria quartz, new chum drainage scheme, a roberts and sons, tributors, william rae's bon accord mine and open cut, william rae, adventure and advance open cuts, central nell gwynne, heinz butcher shop

Newspaper cutting titled Farewell for a Bendigo digger. Article mentions Rowcliff Thompson who served with the AIF during World War 1. Mentioned is his life before and after the War, his interests, and his honors and awards. A photo is included in the article.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - rowcliff thompson, ww1, ron thompson, quarry hill primary school, meuerer and sons, 38th battalion, 10th brigade, 3rd division of the australian imperial force, passchendaele, school of mines, bendigo rowing club, ymca

Photocopy of two photos on a page. The first is 1 & 2 Class 1933 Long Gully State School taken outside a brick building. Two boys in the front row are holding a black board with Long Gully School Grades I & II written on it. The Second photo the 3 & $ Class 1936. L. G. S School 2120. Two boys in the front row are holding a black board with Long Gully School Grades III & IV 1936 written on it. the photo is very dark.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully state school photos 1933 and 1936

Photos of two houses on a piece of paper. The top photo is a white house with a portico and steps at the front door, a window at each side and a striped blind at the edge of the portico. Decorative brick work at spout level. A concrete path is along the front of the house and leads out to the front and side. A vase with a flower and a statue on the corner of the path. there is a table and chairs beside the house. The garden is very black. The lower photo is a brick house with a door, a tall window that is rounded at the top and three small windows just below the spout line. There are some plants in front of the house and trees around it. parts of the garden are dark.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - two houses

Newspaper article titled History just keeps motoring on. Bendigo Advertiser 21/7/97. Photo shows Greg Smith, his son Brenton and friend Doug Clarkson making their way in an International Motor Buggy to a Bendigo Veteran and Vintage Car Club meeting which was held at the Bendigo Chinese Gardens Museum. The motor buggy has large buggy type wheels and has no cabin. The number plate is 246. Written below the photo is: There was the same Motor Buggy in St Just Point owned by Tyson Family. Written on the back is: Red Plate 246.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - greg and brenton smith, doug clarkson, bendigo advertiser 21/7/97, peter hyett, bendigo veteran and vintage car club, bendigo chinese gardens and museum

Black and white photograph of 5(five) men in front of vine covered wall. Inscription on reverse: 'The Last of the Moakins' in blue ink. Stamped in blue 'Oliver's , late. Stamped in blue oval 'Barker Chemist'. Written in pencil PM 936 Date stamped in blue 10 May 1939. Signature of Basil Miller 'B. Miller'.person, individual, basil miller

Black and white photograph of 12(twelve) uniformed Australian Soldiers.Inscription reverse: Stamped in black a circle with the words 'Printed by livers'. Number 06 in pencil.person, individual, basil miller

Black and white photograph. Male in evening wear standing next to grand piano. Pictures on wall. Mats on wooden floor. Inscriptions: on back - handwritten in pencil 'Anthony Strange at Lansdowne May 31, 1949'. Blue circular stamp : 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History of Object: Edith Lunn 5.11.1999 'Anthony Strange at Lansdowne House, home of Albert Bush, Williamson Street'. Previous Acc. No. P669.person, group, portrait

Black and white photograph. Printed onto cream paper showing six directors of New Moon Company. Photograph image has rounded corners and a dark border. This studio study is then within a double-line border. Sketch of New Moon leases shown on back as part of report. Inscriptions: names of directors shown as: Joseph Lanfranchi, WB Walker, Daniel Murdoch, John Green, Alexander Hay, Edward Brightperson, group, new moon company

0.1 Black and white photograph of Frederick Angus Prior in football outfit, wearing medals, beside trophy. 0.2 Prize cup with boat engraving. 0.3 Watch chain. Inscriptions: 0.1 on back - 'Frederick Prior commenced playing at age 16. Photo taken 1888, aged 20. F Prior had bootmakers shop opposite turnstyle at QEO'. On front - 'Bartlett Bros 1888, Sandhurst'. 0.2 on back - watch chain presented to Frederick Prior by football club. 0.3 on back - Prize cup won by Frederick Prior from Bendigo Rowing Club. Used to row at Bendigo, Ballarat, Albert Park', 'F Prior'.0.1 Bartlett Bros, Sandhurstperson, group, portrait

Black and white photograph . Enlargement of illustration of original Temperance Hall, View St. Building with four column portico. Groups of people gathered in foreground (street and footpath) and LHS mid-ground (spare block). History of object: James Lerk March, 2000. Illustration of the Bendigo Temperance Hall designed' in 1860 by Vahland and Getzschmann. The Warden's Court is on the left. This section (minus the portico) is still in situ'.buildings, temperance hall

Black and white photograph attached to paper. Sandhurst Football Club. Sandhurst 'Runners Up' 1922 football team. Players in white shorts and dark jumpers. Coaches etc. in white tops. Club officials in suits, collars and ties. Inscriptions: Football inscribed - Sandhurst Runners Up 1922. Selection of names from top to bottom: '2nd row from RHS Leonard Ward. 3rd row, 4th from RHS Mr Cocking, owner of a big drapery store in the Mall. 3rd row, 1st on the row, Roy Bockhold, his son is a solicitor in Geelong. 2nd row, Leonard Ward's father was Charlie Ward who had a hairdressing shop in Bull Street. Pixie Odges is in 1st row, 3rd from RHS. Probably a nickname but this is the name remembered by mother in law of writer'. 'Leonard Ward' in indelible lead.person, group, sports team

Black and white photocopy of photograph on board. Oval shaped image. Beehive Building. Large group of men standing at front. Inscriptions: In image - on verandah 'James Buick & Co. Beehive Stores'. On building below parapet 'Beehive Chambers, James Buick & Co, Beehive Chambers'. On windows 'Bee Hive, Billiard Saloon'. 'H? Birch, Legal Manager'. 'CW Bell, Legal Manager'. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'James Buick's Beehive Store & Mining Exchange, Pall Mall Bendigo. Legal Managers staff and speculators are standing on the roadway' Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001.buildings, commercial, beehive building

Sepia photograph. Horse drawn float with barrels with four males and one child outside Cohn's Brewery. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP30', 'Bros. Limited'. 'Pageant at Easter Fair Procession, 1893'. 'W.H. Robinson Photo Bendigo'. On reverse - RHSV stamp, BHS.W.H. Robinson, Bendigoperson, group, cohn's brewery

Black and white photograph. Group (outside) with building in background (under construction) and tripot/foundation stone with block and tackle in foreground. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP69', 'the foundation stone of the new Baptist Church at Eaglehawk (A. Levy, Photo). Names:: W.G. Stephens, J.P. President of Baptist Union (printed). Rev. S.G. Goble, Fred Morris, Fred Foot, Rev. Boreham (hand written in blue ballpoint pen). On reverse - Half of a photograph with inscription on statue 'to the Hon. Sir William John Clarke, Bart. LLD. MLC, Victoria's Tribute', 'RHSV stamp (GP69). History of object: Previous Acc. NO. GP69. Photograph Bendigo Advertiser 4.7.2000A Levyperson, group, baptist church, eaglehawk

Black and white photograph of councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye Shire early 1900's. Photo shows eleven adult males, five seated. Four visible watch chains, two floral buttonholes, brick walled building in background. Lapel badge on gent, back row, 2nd from left is similar to 1914 - 18 WW1 badge therefore photo is later. Inscriptions - on back: Stamp printed 'F Harrison, Photographer, 151? Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo'. In blue ballpoint ink 'Strathfieldsaye Shire Council from Mrs Lowndes, McIvor Road. Inclusions: typed caption 'Councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye Shire early in the twentieth century. If any reader can assist in identifying these men it would be appreciated. Photographed by F Harrison, Bendigo Historical Society. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'GP 42'F Harrisonperson, group, councillors strathfieldsaye