Black and white photograph. Large room board lined ceiling. Arch openings each side. Decorative windows, potted plants, folding chairs, tables, stone? Floor. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Fortuna ville' conservatory with its Venetian glass windows. The glass has recently been re-furbished and re-set in the frames. Phtoograph by W Ninnis'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisbuildings, residential, fortuna villa

Black and white photograph. Room showing table set for celebration. Walls with many paintings, a clock, arched doorway with patterned glass. History of object: James Lerk 2000 - 'Preparations for festivities at 'Fortuna Villa' the hub of the privileged segment of Bendigo society's social life. Photograph by W Ninnis. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisplace

Black and white photograph Eight persons in costume. Four females in floor length dresses and bonnets. Four males: one boy dressed as Aboriginal, one as soldier, two men panning for gold. Tent in background. Inscriptions in image: '2nd Settlers' Camp'. On back, purple circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society at Victoria, Bendigo Branch', '1960', '218', '97', '264', '5', 'MP 187'. History of object Acc. No. 'MP 187' James Lerk? 'Centenary of Bendigo?'. On back: 'Copyright Bendigo Advertiser'. 'Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service, for re-order quote CD 264'person, group, centenary ?, see also 2000.511.01, 2000.512.01, 2000 513.01, 2000.514.01, 2000.515.01, 2000.516.01, 2000.517.01, 2000.519.01, 2000.520.01, 2000.521.01, 2000.522.01, 2000.523.01, 2000.524.01

Black and white photograph. Four young males in costume, two goats - one being milked, one male sitting on jinker with wood wheels. Crowd of people watching in background. Trees at back in park. Inscriptions: on back 'MP' 186', circular purple stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. '1960', '97', 269A'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 186'. James Lerk 'Centenary of Bendigo?' On back - 'Copyright Bendigo Advertiser', 'Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service' . 'For re-order quote CD 269A'Bendigo Advertiserperson, group, centenary ?, see also 2000/511/01, 2000.512.01, 2000.513.01, 2000.514.01, 2000.515.01, 2000.516.01, 2000.517.01, 2000.518.01, 2000.519.01, 2000.520.01, 2000.521.01, 2000.522.01, 2000.523.01, 2000.524.01

Black and white photograph. Six young males mounted on horses and ponies. Dressed in costumes. On pathway in park (Rosalind Park?). People in background. Inscriptions: On back 'MP 183', Circular purple stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', '1960', '218', '269'. Also on back: 'copyright Bendigo Advertiser', 'Bendigo Photographic Service, for re-order quote CD 269'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 183'. James Lerk 'Bendigo Centenary?'Bendigo Advertiserperson, group, centenary, see also: 2000.511.01, 2000.512.01, 2000.513.01, 2000.515.01, 2000.516.01, 2000.517.01, 2000.518.01, 2000.519.01, 2000520.01, 2000.521.01, 2000.522.01, 2000.523.01, 2000.524.01

Black and white photograph. Three females in costume. Floor length dresses, hats, standing on grass in park with large crowd behind. Inscriptions 'copyright' Bendigo Advertiser' Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service. For re-order quote CD 266. On back, purple circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' '1969', '218', '97', 'MP 181'. History of object - previous Acc No. 'MP 181'. James Lerk 'Bendigo Centenary?'. Helen Mainka 17/11/2000 'Female at L - Norma Young?'person, group, centenary, see also 2000.511.01, 2000.513.01, 2000.514.01, 2000.515.01, 2000.516.-01, 2000.517.01, 2000.518.01, 2000.519.01, 2000.20.01, 2000.521.01, 2000.522.01, 2000.523.01, 2000.524.01

Shows date of death. Who delivered eulogy for Dennis O'Hoy. Obituary Advertiser Thursday 6th September 2001. Names Greta Balsillie, James Lerk, June Killian.person, individual, basil miller

Bottles in Australian collections, by James A. Lerk. Soft cover. Publisher Cambridge Press, Bendigo. ISBN: 0 95996061 9 . 1971 60 pages. Markings/Inscriptions: $5. Potographs & illustrations.James A Lerkbook, bottles, james a lerk. james a lerk, bottles, bottle collecting

Bendigo's Mining History 1851 - 1954. Introduction and overview of gold and mining by the pioneers in the Bendigo area. Contains photographs, Illustrations and Maps. Page 1 has a letter of thanks from James Lerk to the Bendigo Historical Society for use of material in their collection. Autographed by author on 22 July 1991James A. Lerkhistory, mining

BHS CollectionSix pages biography of William A. Delecca compiled by James Lerkwilliam delecca, biography, james lerk

Bendigo Weekly from Friday, 4 February, 2000. Article by James Lerk in the series ''Discover Bendigo'' titled: John Rae is required to move, Rae's ironbark School was demolished in August 1900.school, history, ironbark hill school

Bendigo Weekly from Friday, 21 January, 2000. Article by James Lerk in the series ''Discover Bendigo'' titled: Ironbark Hill School of John Rae.school, history, ironbark hill school

One page transcription of an article by James Lerk published in the Bendigo weekly 25/10/2013 titled: Cohns of Bendigo. Also a black and white photograp of Cohn Brothers workers at the Cherry Tree Hotel in 1905 and a close up black and white photograph of the Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Co. ltd registred office Bridge Street, Bendigo with the signature of Marc Cohnbendigo, business, cohn bros

Document. Copy of Eulogy delivered at Funeral Service of Gertrude Perry at the Crematorium, Eaglehawk. 14th April 1999. Copyright James A. Lerk.James A. Lerkperson, individual, personal, gertrude perry collection, gertrude perry eulogy, the crematorium eaglehawk, james a. lerk

A light blue soft covered book titled, ' Bendigo High School Song Book.' Published Bendigo, Cambridge Press Unit, 1933. This item is part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.education, secondary, bendigo high school, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo high school, music, singing, songs, schools, song book

2 copies of a white booklet titled, 'Bendigo's Riches.' This is a reprint of a series of articles printed in 'The Argus' on the potential wealth of the water supply, soil, and sunshine of the Bendigo district. Published Melbourne, Wilson and Mackinnon, Printers, Collins St. Melbourne. 15 pgs. ph. 1909. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.rural industry, agriculture - cultivation, bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, the argus, bendigo resources, resources, agriculture, farming, mining

An orange soft covered booklet titled, 'Mayoral Dinner Ball.' Published City Hall, Bendigo, Friday 7th. June, 1968. The Debutantes are Margaret Ham, Marilyn Parr, Sharon Pang, Alana Grant, Robyn Fitzgerald, Elizabeth Michell, Elizabeth Williams, Kerry Dewhirst, Meta Goodrich and Kay Marwood. Partners are Malcolm Lundberg, Ross Holmes, Terry Harrington, Rodney Pike, Don Kerr, Howard Osborne, David Harries, Graham Burt, Roger McGauchie and Ian Johnson. Trained by Mr. L. Johns. The Debutantes were presented to Cr. R. W. & Mrs. Cambridge Mayor & Mayoress of the City of Bendigo. The menu for the evening is also included. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.civic mementoes, presentations, debutantes, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, debutantes, menu, bendigo city hall, entertainment, program, photo

A box of 28 photographic slides containing various views of Bendigo. Included are buildings and streetscapes. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.slide, bendigo, buildings, ken hesse collection, collection, photographs, bendigo, buildings, history, place, streetscape

A gray soft covered book titled, 'Presbyterian Church of Victoria Department of Stewardship and Promotion.' This is a teaching manual for those who are members of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. 167 Collins Street, Melbourne. 23 pgs. C1960. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, religion, christianity, organisation, manual, handbook, stewardship

A black and white pamphlet titled, 'Progressive Stewardship, 1963. Build for the Church of Tomorrow.' An added statement on the title page is 'The Church is People.' This programme provides guidelines for church stewards during the years 1963-1966. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, church, christianity, religions, organisation

A cream paper document being the 'Final Report' of the St. John's, Bendigo ''Progressive Stewardship'' Campaign. D.K.P. Miller, Campaign Director. Also included is the Annual Financial Requirement. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, church, christianity, organisation, religion, report, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church, history

A two page document which is the monthly bulletin for St. John's Forest Street, Bendigo. It covers the church calendar for October, 1964, various church activities, the monthly duty roster and a white elephant sale advertisement. It also includes the Stewardship Financial Report by the Treasurer. The Church Pastor responsible for publishing the report is H.V. Jenkin. Item is part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, christianity, religions, bulletin, history, organisation, st. john's bendigo

A black and white soft covered booklet titled, 'St. John's Presbyterian Church Bendigo. Positive Stewardship 1957.' It contains a short history of St. John's and an outline of what the needs of the Church are and what the future plans are. Through ''Positive Stewardship 1957'' the aim of the book is to encourage members to commit pledges in order for the church to achieve its aims. Cambridge Press, Bendigo, 1957. photos. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, history, christianity, organisation, religions, report, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church

A small blue soft covered book titled, 'Centenary of St. John's Presbyterian Church Forest Street, Bendigo 1872-1972.' This is an historical record of the establishment and development of the Presbyterian Church in Bendigo. Bendigo, 1972. 24pgs. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, religions, christianity, organisation, history, st. john's church bendigo, presbyterian church

A damaged brown cash note book owned by St. John's Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood. It contains the membership fees 1947- 48. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, religions, christianity, history, note book, organisation, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church

A blue soft covered document titled 'St. John's Presbyterian Church Forest Street Bendigo. Historical Record 1872 - 1948. Minister - Rev. J. Edward Smith. 76th Anniversay. May 2nd, 1948. The inside cover contains the programme for the event. It is followed by a history of the Church, recent developments and the growth of organisations connected to the Church. Bolton Bros., Printers, Bendigo. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, religions, christianity, history, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church

A Church Service programme. The front page has an illustration of a staff and some sheep and the words '....and there shall be one fold, one shepherd.' John 10:16. The two inside pages and the back page contain the outline of the service. It is Pentecost Sunday June 3rd. 1979. The service is to 'celebrate the uniting of the St. John's and Wesley congregations' at Forest Street Bendigo. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, religions, christianity, history, st. john's bendigo, prestbyterian church, programme, programece, wesley church

A gray and blue soft covered programme of a 'Dedication Service' at St. John's, Forest Street, Bendigo. Saturday, 8th September, 1951.The Order of Service is in the programme and this is followed by two pages titled 'Narrative of Proceedings.' Cambridge Press, Bendigo.1951. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, history, religions, christianity, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church, programme, program, church service