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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Rae Alexander Anderson Family, Bendigo Hospital Photos, 1935
... Rae Alexander Anderson Family, Bendigo Hospital Photos...bendigo hospital... Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo Hospital. Rae... Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo Hospital. Rae ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - St Paul's Church of England, Bendigo, 1935
... bendigo hospital... Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo Hospital. Rae... Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo Hospital. Rae ...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.Fifteen Photos of the St Paul's Church of England and an unknown dam. 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.
Photograph - Rae Alexander Anderson Family, Bendigo, 1935
... bendigo hospital... Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo Hospital. Rae... Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo Hospital. Rae ...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.
Book - BENDIGO HOME & HOSPITAL FOR THE AGED REPORT
... BENDIGO HOME & HOSPITAL FOR THE AGED REPORT...bendigo home & hospital for the age... ' Bendigo Home & Hospital for the Aged (Incorporated) 100-104... BENDIGO Institutions bendigo home & hospital for the age Bendigo ...(1) One orange soft covered book titled ' Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged (Inc.) Founded 19th October, 1857, Incorporated 10th January, 1876, 114th Annual Report of the Committee of Management with Financial Statements for twelve months ended 30th June, 1972.' 32 pgs. (11) One yellow soft covered book titled ' Bendigo Home & Hospital for the Aged (Incorporated) 100-104 Barnard Street, Bendigo, Vic. 3550.' This is the 116th Annual Report dated 1974. 32 pgs. (ill).bendigo, institutions, bendigo home & hospital for the age, bendigo home & hospital for the aged, bendigo, hospital, aged care, nursing, institution, health, reports -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: LIFE GOVERNOR CERTIFICATE MARLENE HAZELDENE, 30th June, 1962
... , by Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital, 30 June, 1962.... Hospital, 30 June, 1962. Document BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION ...Copy of certificate issued to Miss Marlene Hazeldene, by Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital, 30 June, 1962.person, certificate, marlene hazeldene -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; MANNEQUIN PARADE
... Bendigo Base Hospital... Parade Programme arranged by Bendigo Base Hospital. Frocking... programme Bendigo Base Hospital A programme on cream paper ...A programme on cream paper with burgundy print. On the front cover is a picture of a bride and the words, 'Mannequin Parade Programme arranged by Bendigo Base Hospital. Frocking by Courtesy of G. Best & Co. Pty. Ltd. Accessories by Courtesy of FK'S Salon (Mr. F.K. Leech) Wednesday and Thursday. August 20th, 21st, 1952 Programme, 6d. Proceeds Bendigo Base Hospital.' Inside the cover is the program and sponsor acknowledgements. On the back cover is a list of the mannequins, the names of the compares - Margaret Meagher and Des Nichols, and the provider of the music - Bob McGarity. Also on the back cover is a list of firms who helped sponsor the parade. W.A. Swift, Printer, Arcade, Bendigo.cottage, miners, mannequin parade, lydia chancellor, collection, fashion, costume, clothing, mannequin parade, parade, event, program, programme, bendigo base hospital -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO PSYCHIATRIC CENTRE
... Centre. The Bendigo Psychiatric Centre, a forty bed hospital... BENDIGO Hospital psychiatric centre Copy of copper bas reliefs ...Copy of copper bas reliefs - Capricorn and Aquila. Made by patients of the Bendigo Psychiatric Centre as part of their inpatient therapy activities. The bas reliefs represent the constellations Capricorn and Aquila. Once completed, they were used to identify the Aquila and Capricorn patient areas at the Psychiatric Centre. The Bendigo Psychiatric Centre, a forty bed hospital, opened in 1970 and closed in the 1990's. It was replaced by the Alexander Bayne Centre at the Bendigo Hospital and the John Bomford Centre, Kennington, named in honour of Dr. John Bomford. Dr. Bomford was a pioneer of Bendigo psychiatric services. He practised as a psychiatrist in Bendigo from 1964 until December 1970, when he retired.bendigo, hospital, psychiatric centre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: RAFFLE TICKET 1938
... The Bendigo Easter Fair Society to aid Bendigo Base... Society to aid Bendigo Base Hospital and Asylum. Ticket no. 34321 ...The Bendigo Easter Fair Society to aid Bendigo Base Hospital and Asylum. Ticket no. 34321. Prize Chevrolet standard 6 cylinder sedan valued at 360 pounds. Motor car raffle, 1938, gift of W. Corrie Esq. and the associated business men. Tickets 1/ proceeds for charity.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OPENING
... : the Bendigo Base Hospital's private and intermediate block, Kurmala... '' The way we were'' from 2002. Opening: the Bendigo Base Hospital's ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Opening: the Bendigo Base Hospital's private and intermediate block, Kurmala, was opened on June 8, 1935. Pictured is an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Griffiths to attend the opening, alongside Australian Governor-General Sir Isaac Isaacs. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JOAN O'SHEA COLLECTION: A DIFFERENT VIEW OF BENDIGO POEMS, 1985
... Hospital to Bendigo's Chinese Heritage, Gold Detecting, Highland... Hospital to Bendigo's Chinese Heritage, Gold Detecting, Highland ...Joan O'Shea Collection. A Different View of Bendigo. Dorothy Owen. Illustrated Book of Poetry 60 Pages. Written by Local Author. Contains a map of the region of Bendigo and Surrounds along with 39 poems about Bendigo's History covering topics as diverse as How Bendigo received its name, renowned Bendigo icons such as Alexandra Fountain, The Shamrock Hotel, Hargreaves Mall, The Law Courts, Charing Cross and the Bendigo Base Hospital to Bendigo's Chinese Heritage, Gold Detecting, Highland Bands, The Dragon and Bendigo's People.Dorothy Owen Published by Bendigo Modern Press 1985bendigo, history, city history local poetry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: SILVER TROWEL, 11/12/1963
... of Bendigo's Home & Hospital for the Aged. Mr A. Mayne showing... of Bendigo's Home & Hospital for the Aged. Mr A. Mayne showing ...Newspaper. Harry Biggs Collection. Newspaper article from Bendigo Advertiser telling of the discovery of a silver trowel at the Kyabram tip. This trowel was used to lay the memorial stone of the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. A photo shows Administrator of Bendigo's Home & Hospital for the Aged. Mr A. Mayne showing it to the Assistant Administrator Mr A. G. Lacy.Bendigo Advertiserorganization, institution, bendigo beneolent asylum, harry biggs collection, silver trowel, bendigo benevolent asylum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: BENDIGO & NORTHERN DISTRICT BASE HOSPITAL LIFE GOVERNOR CERTIFICATE, 12/5/1941
... GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: BENDIGO & NORTHERN DISTRICT BASE... Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Life Governor...Document. Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Life... Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Life Governor ...Document. Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Life Governor Certificate. Life Governor Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry 1941 by Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital. Printed on heavy buff coloured paper with Hospital's Red Seal. With signatures of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary. Printed by Bolton Bros. Bendigo.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, bendigo & northern district base hospital life governor certificate, bolton bros -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FACTORY
... recap tyres at the Bendigo Motor Tyre Hospital in the 1950s....Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Factory: Les Kenyon, Bob Marwood and Ernie Schinkler recap tyres at the Bendigo Motor Tyre Hospital in the 1950s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 1949-1971
... . The speech is asking for contributions to the Bendigo Base Hospital... is asking for contributions to the Bendigo Base Hospital Christmas ...The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Six pages of typed notes untitled and undated. In the format he used for his talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. In a sequence of speeches from 1951. The speech is asking for contributions to the Bendigo Base Hospital Christmas appeal.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FIRED UP
... Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, April... boiler at the old Bendigo Base Hospital, after the hoppers ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, April 30, 2005. Fired up: staff load a truck with briquettes for fuel to light up the steam boiler at the old Bendigo Base Hospital, after the hoppers at the new boiler house at Anne Caudle caught fire and had to be closed down. The picture was taken in the 1950s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sixteen pages of memories compiled by Bev Stapleton (nee Todd) of attending NDSN, PTS 41 & 42, commencing in 1959
... Scott (4.2.1918 - 5.3.1998) six pages of documents for Bendigo... - 5.3.1998) six pages of documents for Bendigo Base Hospital ...The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Sixteen pages of memories compiled by Bev Stapleton (nee Todd) of attending NDSN, PTS 41 & 42, commencing in 1959: two pages of memories of NDSN lister House seven pages of photographs of fellow nursing graduates one obituary for Marjorie Scott (4.2.1918 - 5.3.1998) six pages of documents for Bendigo Base Hospital Graduation ceremonyall documents were regarding the compilation of the ndsnga inc. book "the first of its kind" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO GOLD DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL LIFE GOVERNOR CERTIFICATE, 1874
... BENDIGO GOLD DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL LIFE GOVERNOR... by the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital. Signed by Hospital... with a seal. Document BENDIGO GOLD DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL LIFE ...Life Governor certificate awarded to George Lansell in 1874 by the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital. Signed by Hospital administrators and affixed with a seal.person, individual, george lansell -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ephemera, Bendigo Easter Fair, Bendigo Easter Fair Raffle Ticket, 1915
... Bendigo Hospital...; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. The fair... was to raise funds in aid of two local charities; The Bendigo Hospital ...The first Bendigo Easter Fair was held on 10th and 11th April, 1871 and remains one of Australia’s longest running annual community events taking place over the Easter long weekend. Its purpose was to raise funds in aid of two local charities; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. The fair features events throughout the City with celebrations culminating in a parade on Easter Sunday. The parade features a variety of commercial and community groups including a large processional dragon which has been an integral part of the annual parade since 1892. The three principal golden dragons featured over the past 130 years are Loong (1892–1970), Sun Loong (1970–2019) and Dai Gum Loong (2019–present) which are housed at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo. Fundraising for charities remains a large part of this event and this raffle is an example of the types of prizes you could expect to win in 1915 with 1st prize being a Horse, Gig and Harness.Printed ticket on card. Double sided. Includes advertising for local businesses. Front covered in text describing the twenty one prizes to be won. Reverse; advertisement for Cohn Bros Beer.bendigo easter fair, bendigo hospital -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: CONSECRATION AND OPENING OF CHAPEL OF ST FRANCIS, 1971
... and Opening of Chapel of St. Francis at Mounta Alvernia Hospital...Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Aulsebrook Collection: Pamphlet for: - Solemn Consecration and Opening of Chapel of St. Francis at Mounta Alvernia Hospital Bendigo. 27th March, 1971 -A5, white, typed, 33 pages, -music, prayers and lines for those involved -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Financial record - Annual report, Bendigo Hospital, Bendigo Gold District General Hospital, 1898
... Bendigo Gold District General Hospital...The Bendigo Base Hospital was established in 1853...Bendigo Hospital... The Bendigo Base Hospital was established in 1853 as the Bendigo Gold ...The Bendigo Base Hospital was established in 1853 as the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital. This forty second Annual Report provides a detailed account of finances, building and maintenance works. The report also provided information on the number of people admitted, their occupation, residence area, operations undertaken. The largest number of patients were listed as those doing domestic duties (522), with labourers (333), miners (264) and school children (220) making up the top four from a total of 1886. James Buick was the Resident Surgeon during this year and his report states that the number of in-patients by far exceeded any previous years with the Hospital at full capacity most of the time. A typhoid and a measles epidemic added to the strain on resources. Printed annual report with brown paper cover. city of greater bendigo health services, councillor mcgowen, councillor h m marks, councillor j h abbott, james buick -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, 1942 - 45
... Detachment (VAD) Bendigo Military Camp Hospital (Lansellstowe) 1940... Detachment (VAD) Bendigo Military Camp Hospital (Lansellstowe) 1940 ...Attached list of those present in photo.Copy of black & white photo, Aid Detachment, group of females. Brown plastic frame with gold trim & glassAt bottom of photo: “Unit 352 (Bendigo) Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) Bendigo Military Camp Hospital (Lansellstowe) 1940 - 1945” (Mrs K Proud on back of mount) photography - photographs, frame accessories, medicine - hospitals, vad’s lansellstowe, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - David Anderson Chemist Certificate of Registration, Dec 20 1888
... ) was connected to St Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo...) was connected to St Paul's Church and a pharmacist at the Bendigo ...In 1891 to 1983 there were three chemists near View Point Bendigo; they were A. Collins, 9 View St and Pall Mall; G. M. Dorman at 25 View St; E. L. Holdsworth, 9 Charing Cross and J. Holdsworth at 15 Charing Cross and Pall Mall. On the 20 June 1892 David Anderson (1861-1937) took over from A Collins as Chemist and Druggist at 9 View Street, opposite the Bank of Victoria. He had been manager for the three previous years. In 1895 to 1908 the David Anderson Chemist was at View Point. David Anderson's father William (Willie) died on the 7th April 1901 at View Place. David Anderson was married to Jeanette (Jessie) Riviere, Ironbark. David's nephew 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.Certificate of Registration (Pharmacy Act of Victoria, No 558}; for David Anderson, Sandhurst. The original certificate has been pasted to cardboard and possibly had been framed. It was found under a house after a sale in 1984.bendigo history, sandhurst victoria, david anderson chemist, collins, dorman, holdsworth -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: NURSES' QUARTERS
... ' quarters: Bendigo's first hospital was a wood and canvas structure... designed a hospital built on Rowan Street, Bendigo. This part ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Nurses' quarters: Bendigo's first hospital was a wood and canvas structure erected on a two-acre site at the top of Short Street. Eventually architect W.C. Vahland designed a hospital built on Rowan Street, Bendigo. This part of Sandhurst remained a fashionable area with some of the city's finest homes at the time erected there. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - AERIAL VIEW BENDIGO, 1995
... on skyline. Bendigo Base Hospital centre on skyline. ( Noelene Wild.... Anne Caudle centre left on skyline. Bendigo Base Hospital ...Black and white photo: Bendigo skyline from St. Pauls, bottom left corner of Williamson St. and Myers St., Williamson St. across centre of photo. Anne Caudle centre left on skyline. Bendigo Base Hospital centre on skyline. ( Noelene Wild - 7.2000 ) In image ' Bruce's Discount Store ' ' Nissan Symes Motors ' ' Furniture Warehouse' Bendigo Bulk Carpets' The Carpet Giants 'Peter Hyettplace, aerial view of bendigo -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Certificate, Bendigo Easter Fair Charity Carnival, 1939
... local charities; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo...; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. In the first ...The first Bendigo Easter Fair was held on April 10th and 11th 1871 and remains one of Australia’s longest running annual community events. Its purpose was to raise funds in aid of two local charities; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. In the first year the event raised 2,560 pounds which was split between the two charities, each receiving f 1,280. A fundraising event called the Popular Girl was held from 1930 to 1996 in which well-known local young ladies raised money for charity. The woman who raised the largest amount of money was crowned as Miss Popular Girl. The competition is no longer held. The 2010 parade contained a section in which a number of past Popular Girls paraded once again. The Popular Girl contest was preceded by the Queens' competition from about 1916 to 1929. The winner was selected by receiving the most votes which translated to funds raised for their respective charities. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bendigo_Easter_Festival Lorna Dorothy Stevens (Jamieson) born in Eaglehawk in 1910 d 2000 in South Australia, daughter of William Eccles Jamieson and Emma Jane Jamieson.Printed certificate featuring gold on cream coloured paper. Text is printed inside pattered boarder. In 1939 is was presented to Lorna Jamieson for fund raising one thousand and one pounds for the Bendigo Easter Fair. 1939 / Bendigo Easter Fair / Charity Carnival / Mitchell St. / Popular Girl / Miss Mena Bailie / Presented to / Lorna Jamieson / in appreciation of services / rendered and to commemorate / the citory of the Mitchell St. / Popular Girl (Miss Mena / Bailie) with the record sum of / One Thousand and One / Pounds / For and on behalf of the / Mitchell St. Popular Girl Committee / H. Muller, Pres / Geo. A. Wright, Treas. / M Hammill, Sec.city of greater bendigo easter fair, city of greater bendigo tourism, making a nation exhibiton, city of greater bendigo community groups, city of greater bendigo events -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Poster, Bendigo Easter Fair, 1943
... ; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. The fair...; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. The fair ...The first Bendigo Easter Fair was held on 10th and 11th April, 1871 and remains one of Australia’s longest running annual community events taking place over the Easter long weekend. Its purpose was to raise funds in aid of two local charities; The Bendigo Hospital, and The Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. The fair features events throughout the City with celebrations culminating in a parade on Easter Sunday. The parade features a variety of commercial and community groups including a large processional dragon which has been an integral part of the annual parade since 1892. The three principal golden dragons featured over the past 130 years are Loong (1892–1970), Sun Loong (1970–2019) and Dai Gum Loong (2019–present) which are housed at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo. The Bendigo Easter Fair Society is custodian of the Bendigo Easter Fair and continues to support the City of Greater Bendigo’s largest festival. Each year the City produces a poster to advertise the upcoming fair and this one from 1943 reflects the war time sentiment which existed by featuring service men and women as well as the Chinese dragon. Commercially printed colour poster advertising the Bendigo Easter Fair featuring a woman riding a chinese dragon on the left hand side of print with two smaller images, one of service man in uniform bottom left and woman factory worker top right. The title appears in red lettering at top with details of the events appearing in the centre and lower sections on the right.Bendigo Easter Fair / 1943 / Carries On / and again invites all to keep smiling in the Nation's testing time, as all unite to aid its Charities. / Easter Saturday / April 24th / Monster Spectacular Street Carnival / and Popular Girl Contest / Easter Sunday / April 25th / Attend the specially patriotic Band gathering / in the upper reserve / See the unique oriental awakening / of the dragon at the Chinese Quarters / Patriotism, Pageantry, Music, and / Special Features throughout the Fair city of greater bendigo easter fair, mayor michelsen, bendigo chinese dragon, city of greater bendigo tourism, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo events -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flyer - Nurses' Graduation Ceremony program
... Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital...The Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Nurses... Base Hospital The Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital ...The Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Nurses' Graduation Ceremony Program, City Hall Bendigo, 4th May 1960. Contains the names of Graduates on the back page.nurses' graduation ceremony program, bendigo & northern district base hospital -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Plaque - Commemorative
... in 1901. He was the treasurer of the Bendigo Hospital, a senior... in 1901. He was the treasurer of the Bendigo Hospital, a senior ...The Boer War took place from 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902. Also known as the Anglo–Boer War, or the South African War, the conflict was fought between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State) over the Empire's influence in Southern Africa. As part of the British Empire, the Australian colonies offered troops for the war. Samuel McGowan was born in North Ireland in 1845, immigrating to Australia in 1870. He arrived in Bendigo 1871 and having worked in a large engineering works at home was quickly able to find management work in foundries, later opening a legal manager's office growing this into one of the largest of its type in Bendigo. Samuel McGowan was elected a member of the City Council in 1883 and was elected Mayor in 1885 and again in 1899, resigning as a councillor in 1901. He was the treasurer of the Bendigo Hospital, a senior member of the Zenith Lodge and president of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Samuel McGowan and Kate Goyne from Epsom married on 29th August 1874. Samuel died in 1921 aged 76 and Kate in 1930 aged 78. This plaque was probably attached to a commemorative board such as an honour board, however its whereabout are unknown. Engraved plaque in the shape of a flag and flag pole. Four small holes indicate that it was previously attached to a larger commemorative board.Flag; Special functions by / Mayor & Mrs McGowan / entertainment and distribution of Comforts to the / Bendigo Soldiers Contingent prior to their / departure for the Boer War. / Reception at the Town Hall / Ball to the Citizens. / Entertainment of distinguished visitors, etc.etc.etc / Flag pole; F. Prescottmayor mcgowan, councillor s h mc gowan, mayoress mcgowan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BENDIGO EASTER FIAR SOCIETY HOUSE FURNITURE RAFFLE TICKET, 1946, 24/05/1946
... Bendigo Base Hospital... is to aid the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home. Tickets... Bendigo Base Hospital Benevolent Home Cr A truscott Cr Geo Pethard ...Beige ticket with a green top right corner. Ticket is to aid the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home. Tickets cost 1/- and prize value £100 consisting 5 piece bedroom suite, lounge suite, 6 piece dining room suite and kitchen setting. Ticket no 1229 and drawn publicly Friday, May 24th, 1946. Goods donated and supplied by Beehive Stores, Myers, Maples, Morley Johnsons and L. A. McKenna.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, raffle ticket 1946, document, the bendigo easter fair society house furniture raffle ticket 1946, bendigo base hospital, benevolent home, cr a truscott, cr geo pethard, e g ham, victoria chambers, beehive stores, myers, maples, morley johnsons, l a mckenna, bendigo advertiser, cambridge press -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LUCKY ENVELOPE INSERT: BENDIGO TRAVELLERS' CHARITY CLUB, 1963
... Bendigo Base Hospital....% to Nurses Wing No 2 Block, Bendigo Base Hospital and 40% to air... Bendigo Base Hospital. Lucky Envelope insert - Bendigo Travellers ...Lucky Envelope insert - Bendigo Travellers' Charity Club, Easter Effort 1963. Proceeds of 50,000 Lucky envelopes going 60% to Nurses Wing No 2 Block, Bendigo Base Hospital and 40% to air-conditioning Mens Ward, Bendigo Benevolent Home. ''We are sorry you have not won a prize but we thank you for your very generous support''. Support ads printed on front and back - Coca Cola; Cohn's; Gillies.bendigo, clubs, bendigo travellers charity club, bendigo benevolent home, coca cola, gillies, cohn's, bendigo traveller's charity club, bendigo base hospital.