The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Blue vinyl covered four ring binder containing photographs of activities of the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. The photographs are mounted (glued) on to buff coloured card from manilla folders cut in half. 61 pp with hand written numbers in top RH corner. Pages 25 and 26 Missing. The first page has an "Appreciation Certificate Awarded to the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild for Participation in Project Branchout. Presented by The Girl Guides association of Victoria. Date 25-7-87. The pages have handwritten annotations of names of people in the photographs. Includes Region Conference East Loddon 25/08/89, 7th National Gathering Stawell Tops 1985, 8th National gathering Monash university 1988 Tour of Government House Day 16th December 1989 Brittania Park labour Day Weekend 1990 A.G.M. 5th May 1990 Region Reunion Day Cohuna 19th August 1990 RR Day North Central Region 10th A.G.M. 4th May 1991 Reaffirmation of Promise 2/7/91 Gwen Derby and Fay Osborn The Chalet, Brittania Park, March Long weekend 1992 24 Hour Gathering Bendigo 15/16 October 1997 Benalla Rose Gardens 16 May 2001 Social BBQ Christmas 2001 Melbourne Cup day 1999 24 Hour Gathering Oct 1999 24 Hour Gathering Stawell 2001 24 Hour Gathering Phillip Island 2003 25th Anniversary 2006 Long Service Awards 15 Oct 2006 100 years of Guiding Christmas 2011girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild

The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Dark blue vinyl covered four ring binder containing a Friendship Book for the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. The front cover has alight brown vinyl insert attached with purple stamped lettering - THE MERLE BUSH TREFOIL GUILD BENDIGO FRIENDSHIP BOOK and an image of the Trefoil Guild logo. It includes photographs, type written documents, booklets and photocopies. The items are mounted or glued on to buff coloured card from manilla folders cut in half. 22 pp. The first page has a title label - STATE PRIZE WINNER FRIENDSHIP BOOK 1986. The pages have typed or handwritten annotations of names of people in the photographs and descriptions of the attached items and documents. Includes North central Region Map Biography of Miss Merle Bush History of Bendigo Didtrict Photographs of Trefoil Guild members Diamond Jubilee photos and ephemera The Koska sisters Typed memories of Guiding - Maud McConville. the Young family, Anne Butler Flora and Fauna of Bendigo District - photographs by Mr. Rob Watkins Map of the Whipstick Copies of "Little Mattie" the newsletter of the North Central Region Girl Guide Association Victoria. Edited y Bette McLaughlin Newspaper clippings Day Tour Program 21 Feb 1985 girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, friendship book

Letter from Western Mining Corporation to D.W. Cahill, Barrister, Bendigo dated 1st October, 1980, from J.H. Lalor, Exploration Manager, Minerals, WMC, regarding the objective of the Western Mining Corporation exploration program on the Bendigo goldfield. The major objective is to develop a long term mining operation 'which would be environmentally acceptable' It was considered that the value 'of such an operation to the local community and the Bendigo region would be substantial'. Bendigo Mining NL was planning 'to undertake a commercial mining operation using some existing facilities at the Central Deborah Gold Mine' Exploration activity was prohibited within the boundaries of the municipality of Bendigo prior to September 10th. 1980.bendigo, western mining corporation, exploration, central deborah gold mine.

SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Final Report to Victorian Minister for the Arts and to the City of Bendigo,Borough of Eaglehawk and Shires of Huntly, Marong and Strathfieldsaye on proposals to establish a Community Arts Centre for the Bendigo sub-region (25 March 1986)bendigo, history

SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Bendigo Regional Community Arts Centre Feasability Study June 1987 by Civil and Civic Pty Ltdbendigo, history

SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Registration of Interest for Project management Services for Bendigo Regional Community Arts Centre Building Committee from Pak-Poy and Kneebone Pty Ltdbendigo, history

SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Bendigo Regional Community Arts Centrre Report on Possible Renovation of the Capital Theatre and Adjacent Fire Station for Bendigo Arts centre Building Committee by Civil and Civic P/L and David Breaden (Architecht) March 1986bendigo, history

Small booklet (11 pages) from the Department of Health, Victoria titled: The problem of Tuberculosis in the community.books, technical, health

One page double sided pamphlet by the ''No tram around the lake action group'' listing the things they support and what they do not support.organisation, community, no tram around the lake

Community Award to Val Campbell from the Bendigo Zonta Club 15 Oct 2019recreations, sports, swimming

Photographs of the construction of the Golden Square Community Hall.education, secondary, golden square

Photographs of the construction of the Golden Square Community Hall.education, secondary, golden square

Photographs of the construction of the Golden Square Community Hall.education, secondary, golden square

Photographs of the construction of the Golden Square Community Hall.education, secondary, golden square

Photographs of the construction of the Golden Square Community Hall.education, secondary, golden square

Photographs of the construction of the Golden Square Community Hall.education, secondary, golden square

Photographs of the construction of the Golden Square Community Hall.education, secondary, golden square

Photographs of the beginning of construction of the Golden Square Community Hall.education, secondary, golden square

Heavy white invitation card with rounded corners and gold edge inviting Miss Keating to a ball to honour The British Community of Kobe at The Oriental Hotel on Friday 5th, May 1922. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales was also attending. Printing is black and the name is handwritten in black.document, invitations, official celebrations, document, invitation to a ball for a. keating, his royal highness the prince of wales, the british of kobe, miss a m keating

A white 4 page order of service with the words, ' Easter Sunday Celebrations. Procession of Witness and United Service of Thanksgiving in The Upper Reserve. Thank offering for Hospital and Benevolent Asylum.' Bolton's Print Bendigo. Date unknown.event, official, religion, lydia chancellor, collection, religion, event, community, church

2 laminated Bendigo Historical Society Bookmarks with floral stickers attached. 1788 Bendigo Historical Society. Australia Day 26th January 1988.organization, club/society, community, malone collection, bhs bookmarks

The Chinese Community in Bendigo a unique history an exhibition presented by the Golden Dragon Museum 56 pages with black & white and colour photographs published by the Golden Dragon Museum printed by Bart n Print.Golden Dragon Museumbook, bendigo, chinese, bendigo-history-chinese

Document. Bendigo Agricultural Show Certificate. Certificate awarded to Gertrude Perry by the Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society for First Prize for Coconut Ice School Girl any Age No 792. Printed by Bolton Bros in blue on buff card.organization, club/society, community, gertrude perry collection, bendigo agricultural show certificate gertrude perry, bendigo agricultural & horticultural society, bolton bros

Document. Bendigo Agricultural Show Certificate. 1931 Certificate awarded to Gertrude Perry by the Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society for Second Prize for Short Bread School Girl any Age No 800. Printed by Bolton Bros. in red on buff card.organization, club/society, community, gertrude perry collection, bendigo agricultural show certificate, bendigo agricultural & horticultural society, bolton bros.

Document. Certificate awarded to Gertrude Perry in 1931 by the Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society for Second Prize for Pullover Design Worked In Girl under 14 years No821. Printed by Bolton Bros. in red on buff card.organization, club/society, community, gertrude perry collection, bendigo agricultural & horticultural society, bolton bros

Document. Menu & Programme for Rotary Club of Bendigo Annual Dinner & Installation of President held at Favaloro's Café, Pall Mall, Tuesday 6th July 1954. Printed on buff card in blue & gold & listing Past Presidents on back. Performance by Gertrude Perry.organization, club/society, community, gertrude perry collection, menu & programme rotary club bendigo, favaloro's café

A box with a picture of three young women on the front. Contains cuttings from various newspaper about famous people and other people in the community. Despite the marking on the box there are no cuttings on homes and antiques. Sources include, 'The Sun,' 'The Age' and 'The Bendigo Advertiser.'HOMES AND ANTIQUES PEOPLEperson, individual, famous people, lydia chancellor, collection, famous people, people, person, individual, male, female, history

A damaged box containing cuttings from 'The Bendigo Advertiser' column 'For Women' by the columnist 'Toora.' Amy Huxtable wrote under the pen name of Toora. 1968 - 71.There is a label with the word -Amy -on the side.AMYperson, individual, amy huxtable, lydia chancellor, collection, female, person, bendigo, 'the bendigo advertiser, ' amy huxtable, women, community, 'for women'