The bicentenary was celebrated on the 26th of January 1988 by many Australians to mark the arrival of the 11 ships of the first fleet in Botany Bay and Sydney Cove on Bidjigal and Gadigal Country. The Australian Bicentennial Authority (ABA) was set up to plan, fund and coordinate projects that emphasized the nation's cultural heritage. State Councils were also created to ensure cooperation between the federal and state governments. Engraved pewter tankard with handle.Engraved on front; Image of tall ship with text The Australian Bicentenary / 1788 - 1988 Engraved on back; Presented to the / City of Bendigo / For it's Valued / assistance to / The Bendigo Bicentennial / Community Committee / 1988 - 89 Base; Kirra Pewter Australiacity of greater bendigo events

Based in the Wales county of Montgomery Shire, Edward and Maureen Ann Story Jones produced crafted silver plated on pewter giftware under the range name The Silver Scenes in 1984. Well made, high quality and durable they produced items from 1984 - 2005. These items were probably gifts from visiting council representatives. Desk set of magnifying glass (0447.1) and paper knife (0447.2) with ornate handle, both sides featuring grapes and vines motifs.Both pieces are signed by hand 'MASJ © 93' (?) at top of handle. Paper Knife has 'Silver Scenes' engraved on blade.city of greater bendigo corporate gift

Troy weight is a system of units of mass from an unknown origin. While the name Troi is believed to have come from Troyes in the north east of France the system used primarily in the precious metals industry and adopted in Australia originated in 15th century England. Troy weight units are the 'grain' and 'pennyweight' (24 grains), the troy ounce (20 pennyweights), and the troy pound (12 troy ounces). One troy ounce equals 31.1034768 grams. The troy ounce and grain were also part of the apothecaries' system and was long used in medicine, but has now been largely replaced by the metric system (milligrams). When the Weights and Measures Act was passed in Victoria in 1862 local inspectors were established throughout the colony to ensure accuracy particularly in the weighing of gold. By the 1870's each local council had a set of standards that were used to test the scales, weights and measures of local merchants and businesses. This set would have been de commissioned some time after 1947 and was offered back to the Borough of Eaglehawk in 1989. Hinged, lockable wooden box with brass handle, hinges, latches and lock. Remnant wax on front face of box above and below lock. Interior of box is lined with purple velvet which is worn in several places. Box houses nine troy weights ranging in size from 100oz Troy to 2oz Troy. 1oz Troy is missing. Accompanying set is a two page letter from Weights and Measures Branch of Consumer Affairs offering set back to the Borough of Eaglehawk in 1989. Troy Weights: Part a) 100oz Weight, 68 mm Diameter at base x 113 mm H b) 50 oz Weight, 53 mm D x 90 mm H c) 30 oz Weight, 45 mm D x 77 mm H d) 20 oz Weight, 39 mm D x 65 mm H e) 16 oz Weight, 37 mm D x 60 mm H f) 8 oz Weight, 30 mm D x 47 mm H g) 4 oz Weight, 24mm D x 36 mm H h) 2 oz Weight, 19mm D x 28 mm H i) 1oz missing Hinged Wooden Box: Part j)171 mm H x 300mm W x 196 mm D Typed two page letter: Part k) 295 mm H x 210 mm W x 1 mm Top Troy: Each Troy weight stamped with small symbol made up of the number 5, an image of a crown and the word STANDARD. Side Troy : Each Troy weight stamped with small symbol made up of the number 5, an image of a crown and the word STANDARD above a series of date stamps recording every time the weight was tested. Date stamps: 30.4.1866; 16.9.81, 30 12.86; 1.2.92; 10.5.97; 15.1.04; 10.2.09; 17.12.14; 20.4.20; 29.9.25; 23.1.31; 18.6.36; 14.7.41: 11.7.47 Exterior Top of Box: Remnant of paper pasted to wood. Faint printed text 'ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE'.borough of eaglehawk, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo commerce

Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of COG Bendigo 2011 - 2012. Helen Sandner served as mayoress during Alec's time on Council. Two sets of six silver spoons with Shire of Strathfieldsaye coat of arms at top of each handle. Each set in a separate red velvet presentation box. 0145.1 Presented to Helen Sandner. 0145.2 Presented to Alec Sandner. 0145.1 Presented to / Helen Sandner, / in recognition of / her services to / the Shire of Strathfieldsaye / 1988 - 1991 0145.2 Presented to / Alec. Sandner / by the Shire of Sthrathfieldsaye, / in recognition of / his 5 years service as a Councillor / with the shire of Strathfieldsaye. / 4th August. 1987sandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, city of greater bendigo mayor

Eighty one loose pages stapled together. Marong Heritage Study: Index of Heritage Sites. First three pages identifies the various sites followed by an in depth description of each sites and the recommendations for inclusion in the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.bendigo, council, heritage study

Barry Lyons owned and managed the Windemere Hotel in Kangaroo Flat along with his wife Betty. Barry was a long time member of the Lions Club of Kangaroo Flat. Barry served as a Bendigo City Councillor from 2008 to 2016, and as Mayor in 2013 - 2014. Two identical name badges owned by Mrs Betty Lyons, with magnetic holder on the rear; collected and owned by Barry Lyons of Bendigo.bendigo, barry and betty lyons, windemere hotel kangaroo flat, lions club kangaroo flat, city of greater bendigo council

Bendigo cemetery receipt: 'received from Gilbert Rule the sum of four pounds. Dated Sept 3rd. 1929'. The Rule Collection was received from Sally Routledge, who received it from Margaret Allan, City of Greater Bendigo. It is assumed that the collection was sent to the Council in the belief that Bendigo had a museum.Bendigo Cemeterygilbert rule, bendigo

The Raywood Borough was created on 17 January 1865 and was united into Marong Shire on 1 October 1915. In 1994 . In 1994 the City of Greater Bendigo was created from the amalgamation of the former City of Bendigo with the Borough of Eaglehawk, Shire of Strathfieldsaye, Shire of Huntly and parts of the Rural City of Marong and Shire of McIvor. It now includes the towns of Axedale, Elmore, Heathcote, Marong, Raywood and StrathfieldsayeDecorated hand operated cast iron embosser with 35mm stamp head attached. Gold and maroon painted decorations extend from top edge of handle including scrolls and roses. Well used showing all over signs of wear. Stamp is for the Borough of Raywood.Borough/ Raywood / Victoria / 1865borough of raywood

BHS CollectionTwo letters from the City of Greater Bendigo to Mr. George Ellis. The first dated 15/8/2002 mentions the Council has considered plans and proposed site for a marker. It is mentioned to liaise with Mr. Sandy Ireland about the specific location. Signed Cr Willi Carney. The second letter, dated 6/11/2002 is an application for a building approval for a poppet Legs Monument. There are also two plans, Sheet 1 is Framing Sizes (Proposed) and Sheet 2 Base Details. Both sheets are dated July 02.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - letters, city of greater bendigo, george ellis, long gully history group, marker, sandy ireland, maurie betts, david turner