Report - typed original, four foolscap pages, "Report of Enquiry re alleged breach of the Rules & Regulations by Conductor Bennett (Prahran & Malvern) held at Head Office of the Tramways Board.". Held 26/10/1921, with Mr Dix, Chief Manager in the chair. Parties involved were: Mr. Barnes (MMTB), Mr Abfalter (Union), Mr Hilton (witness), Mr Banks (witness), Miss Relph. The enquiry was into Conductor Bennett in relation to handling lost property - a purse lost by Miss Relph. He was found guilty and discharged.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, conductors, behaviour, lost property, rules, malvern depot

Memorandum - 3 quarto ruled sheets + part of a former poster with a cover note, dated 20/10/1921.   Written in ink to Mr. J. W. Duncan General Superintendent by William Pollock Acting Supt. about the issues at the Toorak Road Engine House regarding poor coke, recording the times of the fireman and trimmer, and problems in keeping up the power required due to the high percentage of breeze.  Looks at the use of staff to fire and maintain supplies. Handwritten cover note was written on a torn poster from the Brunswick line noting a complaint from Thomson Fireman at the engine house about the lack of assistance.   Was pinned to the three-page note and written in pencil."date stamped 20/10/21trams, tramways, boilers, power house, winding houses, personnel

Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. Ltd Rules and Regulations by which all operational staff were to abide by. Provides separate sections of rules for Gripmen and Conductors, with Special rules for both roles, collection of fares and use of Bell Punch, transfer and check tickets, Collectors (Conductors acting as collectors on the dummy or grip car), signalmen and shunters. Printed by Sands & McDougall. Date of issue has been damaged by silverfish - Mr H A Wilcox was appointed Secretary in 1909, becoming General Manager in the Tramway Board which succeeded the private company in 1916. Rule 76, page 21 allows for the wearing of the Australian Tramway Employees Association union badge. The Union was recognised by the Company in August 1912 and the wearing of Union badges on watch chains was permitted. A possible date for the document is 1912. See item 6340 for the MTOCo / AETA agreement that was reflected in these rules.Demonstrates a MTOCo cable tram rule book and requirements of its employees.Book - 68 pages + card covers covered in a dark grey cloth, centre stapled.tramways, cable trams, conductors, tickets, grip men, signalmen, shunters, fares, operations, rules

The hearing of the case of John T. Burns, retired railway employee, of Buckley Street, Essendon v. Philip Cooney, licensed victualler, was concluded in the Supreme Court of Victoria (Bendigo) in June 1921. John sued the defendant for a specific performance of contract regarding the sale of ingoing furniture, etc., of the Limerick Castle Hotel, in Williamson Street, Bendigo. He also claimed the profits of the business from 21 February last to the date of possession. Burns also applied for an injunction restraining the defendant from disposing of the lease, licence and furniture of the hotel and premises to anybody else. The defence was that no agreement had been made between defendant and plaintiff for the sale of the hotel lease, although several attempts had been made to bring them to an agreement. Mr Cooney had authorized Mr. J. F. Kelly to sell the ingoing for £750. Burns had offered £650, but the defendant refused to accept that sum. The jury returned a verdict in favour of plaintiff. Judgment was deferred, pending an appeal, it was again heard by the High Court (Melbourne) and the onto the High Court of Australia (Sydney) on a point of law. The legal principle determined by this appeal is of great importance to buyers and sellers of landed property establishing the rule of law: that a house and land agent cannot, safely sell such property without the authority of the owner in writing, signed by such owner. It appears that the hotel-owner's agents had organised a sale to of the hotel along with furniture etc. to John Burns. The owner of the hotel Philip Cooney then objected to the sale of the furniture, although at some stage John Burns offered him 650 pounds to cover the items. The appeal came up for argument before the High Court at its Melbourne sittings on February 20 1922 the hearing extending over four days. Mr. Charles Gavan Duffy (instructed by Messrs. Quick and Luke Murphy) appeared for the appellant, and Messrs; Cohen and Robertson (instructed by Messrs. Macoboy and Taylor); for the respondent. The last court of appeal, the High Court in Sydney reserved its decision, as follows: The Appeal was allowed, with, costs. Judgment to he entered for the defendant Philip Clooney. The Deposit of £50 to be returned to the defendant.48 Pages - A Court Case involving the Limerick Castle Hotel in Williamson Street, Bendigo - Transcript "on appeal from the Supreme Court of Victoria at Bendigo to the High Court of Australia. 1921 No. 4 between Phillip Cooney (Appellant) and John Thomas Burns (Respondent). Quick and Luke Murphy, Chancery Lane, Solicitors for the Appellant. The Document contains seven sections: 1. Statement of Claim 2. Defenant's request for further particulars under the statement of claim 3. Plaintiff's further particulars 4. Defence 5. Reply 6. Judge's notes of evidence taken at the trial 7. Plaintiff's Exhibits - "A" lease, the Trustees, Executors and Agency Company Limited to Appelant "B" Notice of Application to Transfer Licence of Hotel to Responent, testimonials by Messrs. H. Donovan and J. K. Byrne "C" Assignment of Lease, Appelant to Responentbendigo, limerick castle hotel, john burns, philip cooney

Newspaper cutting from the Melbourne Sun 30/9/69. It refers to the auditors report. The company hasn't complied with certain of its rules and had not made a provision for depreciation for mine leasehold, mine and battery plants, machinery and buildings and mobile prospecting plant. Cutting is stapled onto a piece of notepaper. Albert Richardson Collection.newspaper, sun news -pictorial, auditors report, the north deborah gold mine co, newspaper article on north deborah, mr i. p. cornelius, nixon, watt and co

Bendigo Operatic Society ''The Geisha'' at the Capital Theatre, View Street, Bendigo for Five Nights Commencing 21st June 1968. Producer: Mr. Cid Ellwood - Musical Director: Max O'Loghlen - Assistant Producer, Ballet and Wardrobe Mistress: Madge Welch - Society Pianist: Gwen Grose. Cast in Order of Appearance: Peg Green as O Kiku San (Chrysanthemum Geisha) - Maria Cariddi as O Hana San (Blossom Geisha) - Margery reed as O Kinkoto San (Golden harp Geisha) - Patricia Lyon as Komurasaki (Little Violet Geisha) - Ferd Lorenz as Wun Hi - John Boquest as Lt. Reginald Fairfax - John Cannon as Lt. Bronville - Max Rule as Lt. Cunningham - Peter Lelean as Lt. Grimston - Ian Unmack as Mr. Midshipman Stanley - Carol Mils as Juliette - Henry Johnson as Takemini - Bert Donovan as The Marquis Imari - Joan Crane as Lady Constance Wynne - Rhonda Osborne as Miss Ethel Hurst - Ann Ball as Miss Marie Worthington - Carol Crane as Miss Mabel Grant - Valerie Broad as O Mimosa San - Bill Craddock as Lt. Katana - Patricia McCracken as Miss Molly Seamore - Pauline Speedy as Namiprogram, theatre, bendigo operatic society

This reference book would be used by sea merchants when trading in cargo.The book is significant for its association with reference information for sea merchant traders. Book, tall and narrow, with index tabs on the side edges of the pages. FULL Title: The Seaman and Merchants Complete Expeditious Measurer: The Seaman and Merchants Complete Expeditious Measurer; containing a set of tables which show at one view the solid contents of all kinds of packaging and casks, according to their several lengths, breadths and depths; also rules for determining the contents of all sorts of casks in wine and beer measure, according to the Imperial Standard. Author: Mr J W Norie (John William Norie) Date: 1853 Publisher: Charles Wilson Printer: Bateman and Dennis, 95 Leadenhall Street, London, England 1853 The front end paper has an inscription. It refers to the Schooner, Rose Anna, Melbourne, 1857.Hand written script: "Rose Anna / Schooner, Melbourne, 1857"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the seaman and merchants complete expeditious measurer, book, sea merchants, cargo, calculations, measurements, sea trade, maritime book, sea transportation, cargo rate calculations

Printed extract from the Victoria Government Gazette, No. 155, dated 17th March, 1948. Regulation details the Code of Signals to be Used in Mines. Signals covered are: Signals for Winding, Firing Signal, Interplat Signals, Signals for Capstan and Pumping Engine and Signalling Rules. Albert Richardson Collectiondocument, gold, mining reports, mining reports, mines acts code of signals, victoria government gazette no 155 17th march 1948, mr hollway, mr oldham, mr byrnes, the fhonorable john herman lienhop, j c macgibbon, j j gourley

10954.1a Hartley's sporting goods store, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. One page flyer of a range of sporting and miscellaneous items suggested for Christmas shopping. 10954.1b Flyer offering a bicycle to one successful shopper, based on no competition, no rules, person will be selected by Hartley's. 10954.1c Receipt for Mr. H Cornell of Elmore for one cycle cap, paid cash, 10/6, 4/05/1939. Hartleys Bendigo (J L Shoosmith). Yellow with black and green print.hartleys, sports goods, bicycles

The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' The silver trowel was used for the laying of the foundation stone of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall. It was donated to the Old Colonists' Associaiton in 1906. The Old Colonists' Association minutes noted 'Mrs Murray handed to the Secretary the silver trowel presented to the late President on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the Hall.' "THE OLD COLONISTS' HALL. The foundation-stone of the building to be erected by the Old Identities’ Association, in Lydiard street, was next laid with the usual ceremonies. This was immediately adjoining the foundation-stone of the Mining Exchange building. Mr J. Graham presented Mr Murray with a silver trowel, bearing the following inscription:—“ Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. Presented to J. P. Murray, Esq., president of the Old Colonists’ Association, on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of their new hall, Ballarat, 21st June, 1887.” Mr Graham said he thought the pioneers of such a city were quite right in erecting a building that would be a home for them while they lived, and a memorial of them when they were no more. Mr J. Fraser, secretary, read the followin'- report:— “Mr Chairman, ladies, and gentlemen,—The bottle about to be deposited under this foundation contains documents in which are written particulars of the founding of the Old Colonists' Association at Ballarat; its financial and numerical position at the present time, the names of its officers and committee of management for the current term: a complete list of the names of its members, a copy of the rules and regulations of the association: copies of The Star, Evening Star, Courier, and Ballarat Advertiser newspapers, programme of to-day's proceedings as far as they relate to the laying of the foundation-stone, together with a brief summary of the aims and objects of this philanthropic institution. That the nature of these objects are considered worthy of encouragement and support is amply proved when we see on the Association's roll of membership the names of so many of our most prominent citizens and public men, "and from the fact that the Government of the colony have recognised the just claim of the old colonists'of Ballarat to be placed in possession of this valuable and central site, upon which to erect a building that will, be a credit to them and an ornament to the city, and which will enable them to still further extend the sphere of their benevolence and usefulness iu this district. The following is a copy of the signed and sealed memorial document:—*The foundation-stone of the hall of the Old Colonists’ Association of Ballarat; was laid on Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Jubilee Day,- Tuesday, 21st June, 1887, by John Paul Murray, Esq., J.P., president of the association. Under the foundation stone is deposited a copy of the constitution and rules of the association, the names of the officers, and a complete list of the names of ail the members to date; also a copy each of The Star, Courier, Evening Post, and the Advertiser, local newspapers. At this date the association numbers 319 members—accumulated funds, £203 10s 3d. The land upon which the hall is to he erected was granted by the Government to the association for that, purpose. (Signed) John P. Murray, President; W. B. Perry, Samuel Delpratt, Vice-presidents; Daniel Fern, Treasurer; John Fraser, Secretary. Committee—J. W. Graham, J. W. Lee, James M'Merkin, Andrew Lister, James Ward. Trustees—J. W. Graham, Wm. Irwin, John M'Cafferty ” Mr Murray said he was proud to lay the foundation stone of this building. The association was started in I883, and he might say they were a purely philanthropic institution. They formed an association whose creed was to assist one another in every shape and form. They had now 319 members, and were daily increasing in number.-. They were very fairly off as regarded their financial position. With respect to the objects of the association, they were to form a bond of brotherhood among those whose past experience in commercial or in mining pursuits so intimately associated them with the early history of the goldfields; men, to whose indomitable energy and perseverance Ballarat and other mining centres in the colony were so largely indebted for their development and commercial prosperity. Some of whose names were also closely identified with the memorable and sanguinary struggle 'for freedom and constitutional liberty in 1883. Their object was, further, to gather together within one fold those who survive those stirring times, to meet occasionally in friendly and social intercourse; to relieve their brethren who were overtaken by sickness or affliction; to provide the shelter of a home for those Pioneers of the goldfields whom the reverses of fortune had deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years; to assist the widow and succor the orphan; to mutually cheer and support each other in their temporary troubles and vicissitudes as they journeyed onward to the grave; and lastly, to tender a tribute of respect to the memory of a departed brother, by following his remains to their final resting place. Such were some of the principal objects of the “ Old Colonists' Association.” It was an institution for the good of their fellow man, and he hoped it would be successful, he hoped that the young people who came after them would appreciate what the Old Colonists had left them. He hoped they would all assist in making the institution one that would he worthy of the place. He would hand a small donation to the secretary, and hoped others would do the same. (Cheers.) The secretary, amid cheering, announced that the cheque handed over by Mr Murray was for £2O. Archdeacon Julius, who was asked to speak, said nothing could have been more fitting than the laying of the foundation-stone of the Old Identities’ Association on the Queen's Jubilee. They were a link between the past of 50 years gone by and today. Many of them remembered well enough perhaps the time when it took a man five and twenty minutes to light his pipe with tinder and steel, and when the small boys went, up the chimneys to sweep them. (Laughter.) They were building something now that people would look upon in years to come, and speak of in connection with the Old Colonists, if the young men were' half as good as their fathers they would be uncommon good fellows, and he did not think they would be. (Laughter, and interjection.) ''An old fellow said it was very true, and he knew it. (Laughter.) The Old Identities would agree with him to a man. (Laughter.) If the young men walked in their steps Ballarat in another 50 years would be 50 percent, better than it was now. There was not a man there that wished that more strongly, than 'he’ did. The Old Identities were laying this stone on the jubilee day of Her Majesty, and there never sat on the throne a worthier or nobler Queen than she who held her jubilee that day. There was not a man present, whatever his views of government may be, who did not say “God bless our Queen.” (Cheers.) The proceedings closed with the singing of the National Anthem and cheers for the Queen. (Ballarat Star, 23 June 1887)Silver trowel used during the laying of a foundation Stone for the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association building in Lydiard Street North, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, trowel, silver trowel, foundation stone, mrs j. murray, william bennett, j. fraser, john murray, w. lee, william irwin, john m'cafferty, john mccafferty

J A Eden (Clothier) was first listed in Pall Mall in 1895. The Surprise Shop was located on the third block Pall Mall Bendigo, next to the Lyceum Store. John A Eden (Draper) listed at the corner of Bath Lane and Mitchell Street from 1898. J A Eden retired from business in 1904. A sale of men's clothing, hosiery, hats, underwear and general clothing of every description was conducted by Mr J H Curnow on the premises in Eaglehawk. Gilbert Rule's second wife was Louisa Kate Eden.Sepia photograph on card. Pictured is a man wearing a suit standing in front of a clothing shop. Sign above the shop front "J.A.EDEN". Vertical sign on LHS "The SURPRISE"j a eden, clothing, surprise shop.

Town Hall, Young Men's Christian Association of Bendigo Orchestral Society. Orchestral Concert, Town Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, 30th, 1923, at 8pm. Conductor: Frank Grose. Assisted by: Lily Jackson, Soprano. Edith Lansell, Contralto. Muriel Boldt, Pianiste. William Cahill, Baritone. Mabel McGauchie, Accompaniste. Orchestral Society. Hon. Sec.: Thos. Shambrook. Pirates of Penzance: Romanza Scenza, Arabesque No. 2, Air De Ballet, Death and the Maiden, Sapphic Ode, Let me Love Thee, Russian Boatman Song. William Tell: O love from Thy Pow'r, Scherzo in Bb Minor, Abide with Me, Rock of Ages, Time was I Roved the Mountains, Eyes that used to Gaze in Mine, Invitation Vocal Valse, Coronation march. Bendigo YMCA Orchestral Society. First Violins: Miss Myrtle Knight, Agnes McNair, Olive Hannaford, Winnie Pithie, Louise Bolton, Louise Downie, Ruth Spier, Alison Smalley. Mrs. Grant, Swift. Second Violins: Mr. J E Fitt, A Richardson, Rex Matthews, Miss Lily Campbell, Elsie Stemmer, Myrtle Phillips, Alma Doxford, Evelyn Miles, Elva Hesse, Winnie Hobson, Master T Challen, J Watts. Cellos: Madame Dorothy Duval, Miss Maisie Field, Mr. E Minotti, W Ellis, G L Verey. Basses: Mr. J H Melrose, J Lavacombe, R Rule, W Jackson. Flutes: Mr. A E Sayer, R Crawford, Dilworth, Moon. Piccolo: Mr A E Sayer. Oboe: A B Challen. Clarinets: Mr. A B Challen, J Bowman, J McEwan. Horns: A Johnston, H Hilderbrande, J Tredinnick, L Rundle. , Trumpets: Mr. B Bowater, P Reed, N Banfield, A Old. Trombones: Mr. D Collier, H Bolton, W Pain. Euphonium: W Ketterer. Tubas: Mr. A Hoking, W Ketterer. Sassoon: Mr. T Francis. Timpani: Mr. J McLoughlin. Percussion: Mr. J Osborne. Organist: Mr. F C Stuart. Pianist: Miss Mabel McGauchie. Conductor: Frank Grose. President: Barkly Hyett. Treasurer: G W Lansell. Librarian: W J Wearne. Honorary Secretary: Thos. Shambrook. Three concerts per year will be given by the society. Next two concerts in August and November 1923. Subscribers Tickets are 1 pound 1 shilling. This ticket entitles holder to two booked seats for each concert. Picture of Harp with music book, laurel and bird on cover. 4 pages.F. H. Sparkman, Arcade Press, Bendigo.program, music, town hall, ymca of bendigo orchestral society. orchestral concert

Digital image of a photocopy of the Agreement dated 23-8-1912 between the Australian Tramway Employees Association with the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Company Limited and a supplemental agreement dated 12-8-1913. The agreement was the first between the Union and the Company which had long resisted unionism. The Victorian Branch of the ATEA was formed in November 1910. The agreement was the result of an Arbitration hearing before the Commonwealth Conciliation Commission. Frank Brennan & Rundle represented the Union and Louis Waxman the Company. The agreement covers wages for all the Companies employees, working days, rostered days off, travelling time, meal breaks, rosters, Sunday work, exchange of shifts, public holiday rates, training of students, accident reports, ability to wear their union badge on their watch chains, disputes re revenue, trackmen, ropemen, the establishment of a Board of Reference, dispute resolution, breach of the agreement and expiry - 30 June 1916, the day the Company Franchise ended. See item 7361 for a copy of the MTOCo employee rules that reflect this agreement. Signed by L L Hill Union President, A C Warton Union Secretary, H A Wilcox Company Secretary, and W G Sprigg, one of the Company Directors. The supplemental agreement - has a long introduction to the dispute regarding workers being represented on the grounds of alleged misconduct. Notes the name of the Court President, Mr. Justice Higgins. Provides the process for representation of any man who is accused of misconduct, discipline, and proof of the charge. Notes the use of the company's private (detective) staff - known as spotters. The wearing of union badges was the cause of a large General Strike by tramway men and others during 1912 in Brisbane. See item 8472 for a book containing the agreement and annotations for each section.Yields information about the first agreement between the Melbourne cable tram operator and the Union that represented the workers. Digital Image of the 1912 Agreement between MTOCo and the ATEA and a supplemental agreement of 1913tramways, trams, unions, atea, mtoco, cable tramways, employment conditions, agreements, cable trams, disputes, discipline, spotters