Seven typed pages and one page of additions titled 'Anecdotes' read at the RHS Convention held in Bendigo at 'Dudley House' on 9/10/1076. Notes mention what it was like in the early days, things that had happened, buildings in View Street, open-air theatres, musicians, and characters that roamed the streetsdocument, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo & eaglehawk anecdotes, arblaster's powder factory, annals of bendigo, latham and watson's mine, gray, bendigo advertiser 1858, dr harry leigh atkinson, ravenswood property, a. n. a. hall, sir john quick, princess theatre, the tiv, mr frank cusack, pederewski, lyric photo plays, oscar flight, tiny coupe, fedder duster, overcoat charlie, bayonet, benevolent home, sydney myer, myer stores, robert harkness, nubby bux, j bruce, henry john king, louis williams

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 239 page hardcover biography of Charles Haddon Spurgeon by the Rev. James J. Ellis. C. H. Spurgeon was born in 1834 at Kelvedon in Essex and was a teacher and author. B & W photo of C. H. Spurgeon is opposite title page. Published c1900 by James Nisbet & Co. London and printed by Ballantyne, Hanson & Co. A pink presentation slip is pasted inside front cover. In part it reads ''Presented to Alex Chisholm by the Maryborough Presbyterian Sabbath School 10 March 1902'' Catalogue sticker ''2215 ELL'' on spine.James J Ellisbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, charles haddon spurgeon, james j. ellis, biography, school prize.

Invitation to Mr & Mrs J B Young to a reception at Exhibition Building Melbourne in celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia 1901 to meet their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York. Paper mounted on card under glass in an ornate gold frame. Printers mark Julian & Howard Ashton Del.1 & framers label on back reads, D.G.Coope. New Lead, Mitchell St Bendigo.event, official, civic

Letter to A. Allsop Esq. from J. D. Chathan, dated 14/11/1901. Letter written on paper with Thomson and Comrie, Merchants, letterhead, and originated from Tarnagulla. Writing is very difficult to read. Paper has R. Turner Chatford Mills watermark.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - letter to a allsop esq., j. d chathan, thomson and comrie, r turner chatford mills

Merle Hall Collection - Arts Bendigo AGMs: Notice of Mtg, President's Reports, Minutes of Mtg. a. Informal report of the AGM held on 19/10/1982 (and brief Committee discussion which followed); b. Minutes of fourth AGM 29/10/1985; c. Minutes of AGM 27/10/1988; d. President's Report 13/10/198; e. President's Report 30/10/1990; f. Minutes of AGM 15/10/1991; g. President's Report 22/10/1993; h. Minutes of AGM 22/10/1993; i. Minutes of AGM 22/10/1993 with pencilled annotations to list of office bearers; j. Notice of Meeting 1994 AGM 27/10/1994; k. 'invitation' sheet for 1994 AGM; l. 'promo' sheet for 1994 AGM; m. 'promo' sheet for 1994 AGM; n. President's report 1994; o. President's Report 1999; 'invitation' to 2000 AGM; q. Notice of Meeting 2000 AGM 20/10/2000; r. Minutes of 2000 AGM; s. president's Report 2000 AGM; t. Notice of meeting 2001 AGM; u. ' invitation' (''Please take time to read this'') sheet re 2001 AGM; v. Agenda for 2001 AGM; w. President's Report 2001 AGM; x. Handwritten notes for the Minutes of the 2001 AGM; President's Report 21/10/1998; z Copy of Annual Report as presented by President for Annual General Meeting 16/10/1984 (John F Hogan, President) - with appended half-page ''Explanation'' - M D Hall (Secretary); aa. Notice of Meeting for the Fourth Annual General Meeting (29/10/1985; ab agenda for AGM 1994 (with Social Evening) - guest speaker Derk Guille and entertainment by Youth String Trio

School Correspondence to BHS re Joseph & Mary Cadogen and school at Spring Gully - information supplied to writer (Mr Willliams, Schofield NSW) 1971 re the school.. Location: First record available dates from the beginning of 1856. It is the Denominational School Board record from the Rev. J. D. Brennan of the Church of England. The record reads: School was conducted by Joseph Cadogen in the church hall which was used as a Sunday School of the wesleyan Chapel about the beginning of 1856. Records of the 1857 show that the weatherboard building - with a canvas roof and wooden floor , cost £100(pounds). Head teacher was Mr. J. Cadogen who was assisted by Elizabeth Hunt, (January-March), Jane Greenehame (april-May, and Mary Cadogen. This extract from 'the Valley of the springs' was compiled by Jack Hattam who advised me of no other mention or information re J. Cadogen.cottage, miners

Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival Art & Craft 1981. Stafford Ellison Art Prize & McKern Manufacturing Company Craft Award. 20c. Section A - Painting or Drawing: L Lockett, J miles, R Ellis, C Williams, J Hughes, D Dempsey, S Hartwell, D Hopgood, M Hartney, D Donaldson, B Clemson, P Wright, L Ovens, P Bonne, M Bailey, D Owen, P Crothers, R Johnson, C Smart, S Fitzgibbon, J Thorne, G Gallaway, J Babbage-Mlekuz, D Leggo, D Harris, S Thomas, R Pearce, B Goddard, M Byrne, L Bennell, S Hill, J B Perry, S Lawson, I Williams, G Tavener, G Paynter, W Williamson, I Glanville, G Thompson, T Lambert, H Bennett, B Harding, G Sparks, G Stocks, J Lai, H McKean, J Kerr, M Roberts, J Scown, C Holland, A Evans, R Winderlich, B Read, V Trevean, R Morse, K Powell, D Kemp, U Bourke, J York-Moore, P York-Moore, G Rutherford, P Costello, M Hartwell, R Lenton, R Green, M Penno, S Denham, B John, H Mathiske, A Clarkson, L Clarkson, O Atkinson, C Cola, B Butcher, G Rowe. Section A Weaving: J Grimmer, W Junghenn, M Tweeddale, J Thorne, A Ebsworth, R Pearce, A Denham, A Letts, R Lenton, F Clancy. Section C Any Other Media: L Lockett, G Kairn, N Canobie, J Tebb, R Pearce, J Van Zanten, M Van Zanten, T Henty, N O'Donnell, T Duckett, T Duvoisin, D Healy, R Seipolt, S Fyfe, M Hartwell, R Green, M Penno, S Denham, U Rawlins, M Schofield, M Clemson, C McKern. The Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Committee thanks all it's patrons who have helped to make this year's exhibitions so successful. All entries are for sale. . . Can be collected at end of show 22 march or . . .event, exhibition, eaglehawk dahlia & arts festival, eaglehawk dahlia & arts festival art & craft 1981. stafford ellison art prize & mckern manufacturing company craft award. 20c. section a - painting or drawing: l lockett, j miles, r ellis, c williams, j hughes, d dempsey, s hartwell, d hopgood, m hartney, d donaldson, b clemson, p wright, l ovens, p bonne, m bailey, d owen, p crothers, r johnson, c smart, s fitzgibbon, j thorne, g gallaway, j babbage-mlekuz, d leggo, d harris, s thomas, r pearce, b goddard, m byrne, l bennell, s hill, j b perry, s lawson, i williams, g tavener, g paynter, w williamson, i glanville, g thompson, t lambert, h bennett, b harding, g sparks, g stocks, j lai, h mckean, j kerr, m roberts, j scown, c holland, a evans, r winderlich, b read, v trevean, r morse, k powell, d kemp, u bourke, j york-moore, p york-moore, g rutherford, p costello, m hartwell, r lenton, r green, m penno, s denham, b john, h mathiske, a clarkson, l clarkson, o atkinson, c cola, b butcher, g rowe. section a weaving: j grimmer, w junghenn, m tweeddale, j thorne, a ebsworth, r pearce, a denham, a letts, r lenton, f clancy. section c any other media: l lockett, g kairn, n canobie, j tebb, r pearce, j van zanten, m van zanten, t henty, n o'donnell, t duckett, t duvoisin, d healy, r seipolt, s fyfe, m hartwell, r green, m penno, s denham, u rawlins, m schofield, m clemson, c mckern. all entries are for sale. . . can be collected at end of show 22 march or

Caption of photograph reads 'Taken at the Epsom School in 1913.' Reverse ditto but includes 20th Dec 1913. Jess 6, Rene 8 1/2 , Dorrie 13 1/2. Mrs J Kane c/o Mrs I Rowe Epsom. Enclosed in envelope addressed to Trevor Parsons postal dated 2010 from 'Kernan Group' 403-405 Mount Alexander Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032. Covering letter dated 19th February 2010 enclosed from Damien Jenkyn to Kerry Mc Guffe principal of Epsom Primary School relating to 'Shelter Shed' pictured in photograph. Photo taken by W.H. Robinsonbendigo, education, epsom primary school

a/ Cover reads: Seasonal Greetings, The 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment (A.I.F.) Association 1964. Cover also has 2 rectangles one red and one blue (Corp/regiment colours) Inside reads: The same old Season's Greetings hasn't changed a bit, But neither have the friendly thoughts That always go with it. A Merry Christmas to you all and a Happy New Year News of members at all times appreciated President: C. Edwards 108 Malpas St., Preston Phone 47 7414. Written in black pen is 'John Grylls 113 Panton St Golden Square.' And underlined. b/ Receipt of membership to the RSL . Victorian Branch Consecutive C No. 75938 'Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (Victoria) Kangaroo Flat Sub Branch. Received from J Grylls. Address 113 Panton St, Golden Square. Regt. No. 418 Unit 4th Light Horse. Front or Sea on which served France. The sum of One Pound, being subscription for the year ending 31st December, 1965 For the above branch Signed . . . 9/1/65arms, materiel, 4th australian light horse regiment, a/ seasonal greetings, the 4th australian light horse regiment (a.i.f.) association 1964. cover also has 2 rectangles one red and one blue (corp/regiment colours) a merry christmas to you all and a happy new year president: c. edwards malpas st., preston phone 47 7414. b/ receipt of membership to the rsl . victorian branch consecutive c no. 75938 'returned sailors, soldiers & airmen's imperial league of australia (victoria) kangaroo flat sub branch. received from j grylls. address 113 panton st, golden square. regt. no. 418 unit 4th light horse. served france. subscription 1965 branch

A citation board regonizing Colonel John Arnold Warr DSO 1926 - 1999. Under a black and white photograph reads Commanding Officer of the Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Vietnam 1966 - 1967. Under the black and white photograph of the DSO reads: The Distinguished Service Order. Citation of the Distinguished Order. Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Warrlt col warr, dso, 5 rar, distinguished service order, 5th battalion, citation board

The 1979 staff photograph of teachers at Nott Street Primary School, Port Melbourne. One staff member is named but not identifiedColour photograph with 3 rows of teachers. The sign in front reads Nott Street Primary School Port Melbourne 1979.On reverse side J Oweneducation - primary schools, nott street primary school, j owen

Donated by Professor F.J. Browne's widow, Dr Grace Cuthbert Browne. This clock used to be in the President's room, but stopped working in 1992.Art Deco mantlepiece clock that belonged to F.J. Browne. Attached brass plate reads "To Professor F.J. Browne /In Remembrance of many kindnesses/ Christmas 1934/ J.G.M"' Clock has an electric lead, but there is a 'not working'l tied to lead.

Small card printed by Frank Every's book & stationary centre, Bendigo. Ornate and flowery edges with a bigger blue flower at bottom right. It reads: Epsom Methodist Sunday School, First prize awarded to Elsie Collins, first girls class. A.E. Jenkin Supt. - R. Sargeant Ser. dated July 15, 1937bendigo, church, epsom methodist

Hand written letter titled 'The graves beside the swamp at Boort.' dated November 1962. Two of the headstones lie broken on the grass covered graves. On the granite slab at the right is the inscription 'In memoriam. George F. Campion of Exeter Devon, England, who departed this life, May 31st 1851. Aged 19 years. The 2 month old baby boy of 'John and Jane', married couple on 'Boort', died the same day and was buried beside Campion. There is nothing to mark his grave. Both were buried by the Station men. Mr J. R. Godfrey read the burial services for both. On the marble slab at the left can be deciphered the inscription sacred to the memory of George Bertram, fourth son of Henry and Mary Godfrey, Born 18th November 1858. Died 11th April 1860. On the headstone still standing can be read the inscription Sacred to the memory of Samuel C. Sutlee, who died April 1st 1871, aged 2 years 4 months. He is not dead - but sleepeth. This child was the son of a married couple 'on Boort', after the Godfrey family had left 'Boort'. Note - My nephew Russell Coutts of 'Dunbar', Boort, (formerly 'Boort' Station) is erecting a fence around the graves. His son, Peter took these photographs. I wrote the verses 'Beside the Swamp' after my first visit to them in 1957. I always take flowers and place them on the graves whenever I visit 'Dunbar' Selina M. Deravin 1962Russell Coutts and his son Peter have restored the graves beside the Lake at 'Dunbar' and erected a graveyard. This photograph was taken by Peter and the flowers placed on the graves by his mother Wilma who helps to care for them. They also discovered a fifth unknown grave there when erecting the fence and re- erecting the broken and fallen headstones. S. M. Deravin.Selina M. Deravinmemorials, graveboards, boort cemetry, russell coutts, 'dunbar', peter coutts, george f. campion, boort cemetery, samuel c. sutlee?.

Wooden shield. Plaque on top of shield reads: ‘ B.N.P.S. Stamp Club Tappe Perpetual Shield Oct 1979’ Three small silver shields fixed underneath are engraved with the names of the winners in 1980, 1981 and 1982. 1980: T. Purdon, Y. Bergmeir. 1981: J. Bake, J. Barrington, N. Lee. 1982: K.Sanders, M. Huthnance.bendigo, education, bendigo north primary school

A limited edition poster produced for the re-opening of the Shamrock Hotel printed on thick off white paper and showing a black & white illustration of Shamrock Hotel by Michael Muter above a shield in mushroom tone and border of same. Reads: 'The grand re-opening the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, Victoria. This poster was specially produced for the official re-opening of the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo by the Premier The Hon. R. J. Hamer E.D. M.P. on Tuesday April 14th, 1981. This limited edition poster has been personally signed by the Premier.' Produced by Steam age Australia. Designed and Illustrated by Michael Muter. 237/500.place, building, shamrock hotel

Two photographs (proofs 64 and 65) No. 64, A traction Engine driving a chaff cutter?, threshing machine? Via a very long flat belt. Behind the machine is a large pile of hay with several men standing on the heap. To the right of the machine there is another group of men and bags of grain and several bag trucks are visible. Under this photo in very faded writing is: Threshing, Chaff Cutter, Chaff Factory Collingwood, Mrs. J. Collins. 65. A working Traction Engine, cutting or threshing, there are groups of men standing on a pile of hay and also near the machine. A sign on the roof of the machine reads 'Marshalls Gainsborough'topic, farming, threshing, chaff cutter, thresher, chaff factory collingwood, mrs. j collins, marshalls, gainsborough

Black and White Photo, The 'Beehive Chambers', Signs and advertising read - 'Café + Restaurant', 'Henderson & Goodisson', 'Ezy Wakin', 'Beehive Stores', Markings on back of photo read Mining Exchange, Pall Mall, Sandhurst. Three horse carriages with driver and passenger. T. H. Henderson. J. H. Goodison.buildings, commercial, beehive building, beehive stores, beehive, beehive chambers, pall mall, mining exchange, henderson & goodisson, t.h. henderson, j.r. goodisson

Pink Manilla Folder containing: General Correspondance Letters to and from suppliers of machinery and parts e.g. Electricity Supply Departments, Fred Milne & Son (Engineers), Thompsons Engineering & Pipe Co.Ltd, Miller & Co Machinery Pty Ltd, Alfred J Jorgenson, Bingle Machinery Co, The Richardson Gears Pty Ltd, Buckell & Jeffrey Pty Ltd, Commercial Union Assuarance Company Limited, Bendigo Machinery & Trading Co Pty Ltd, Ronaldson Bros & Tippett Pty Ltd (including a picture of a drawlift pump), J.G. Bloomfield, Ronaldson - Tippett list of 4583 Machines in Victoria & addfor crude oil engine, A.H McDonald & Co Pty Ltd & ad for crude oil engine, E Treliving letter & list of second hand materials for sale, J. Edwards-Retallack Machinery Manufacturers Representative, Hume & Iser Pty Ltd Timber & Hardware Merchants, Bendigo Timber Co Timber & Hardware Merchants, markings read 'Cent. Napoleon G.M.Co N.L Machinery', Correspondance dating from 16 July 1934 - 26 October 1950.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon

"The fine structure of St. Peter's, with its prettily-decorated interior, which holds crowded congregations at Holy Mass on Sundays, is alone an eloquent testimony of the piety and devotion which permeates the whole parish. Attached to the church is a circulating library, and Catholic papers and other literature are distributed at the church door. Branches of the H.A.C.B. Society and Catholic Federation are doing much good work. (Melbourne Advocate, 17 January 1914) "OPENING AND CONSECRATION OF THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. PETER’S, DAYLESFORD Cross on St. Peter'sNotwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the opening of the new Catholic Church of St. Peter’s, yesterday (Sunday), attracted a crowded congregation. Although the rain, which has poured almost incessantly for some days past, had left our roads and streets in the condition for which Daylesford is celebrated in winter weather, and although he storm and rain seemed to increase as the hour announced for the ceremonies approached, the church was filled by a large congregation, comprising all sects and denominations of Christians in and around the district. The beautiful edifice, erected mainly through the zeal, liberality and energy of the respected pastor, presented a most imposing appearance, and reflects infinite credit upon the Rev. Mr. Slattery, and the flock committed to his charge. The church was commenced in November 1863 and has been in the hands of the workmen up to the present time, work being uninterruptedly carried on. On commencing the foundations, it was necessary to excavate until solid clay was reached, which in consequence of the deep rich chocolate soil on the site of the building, had to be carried down to an average depth of 6 feet 6 inches. The foundations were laid with massive stones in courses of 12-inch, and four feet thick, reducing to 3 feet below the floor line. The style of the building is decorated Gothic, and consists of a nave, 80 feet by 30 feet in the clear, and a chancel 18 feet high; from floor line to apex of roof, 47 feet, which is elegantly constructed, consisting of six spans or frames with puncheons resting on carved corbels, low down between the windows. The north side consists of a handsome entrance, near the north-west angle, approached by nine steps of cut stone, and four bays of windows on nave, and a small door on side of chancel, intended as an entry from the sacristy. The south side presents a very handsome view to Victoria street, a beautiful porch entrance giving access to the building on the south-east end of nave; and on the south-west angle a handsome octagonal spire, terminating in an iron cross, with gilt floriations; the height of top of cross, from floor line, is 88 feet. A stone stairs gives access to the organ gallery and the belfry. The whole of the windows are of a handsome geometrical design, and carved in stone, with mullions and tracery, and glazed with amber-tinted glass, the chancel window being 15 feet high, and 8 feet wide. The chancel arch is unusually large, 27 feet St. Peter's interiorhigh and 18 feet wide, and handsomely moulded, and presents a fine appearance from the body of the church. The roof is stained a rich oak, with heavy cornice, and all the walls are smoothly plastered, and colored peach color, giving the amber-tinted glass a beautiful soft cathedral appearance to the interior. The altar is of a very chaste design, the panels being moulded with Gothic heads, and finished in white and gold; the altar rail was not completed, but is intended to be of polished cedar, with carved pillars. The interior fittings will be proceeded with immediately, and to complete the design, an organ gallery, with sittings for about 100 persons besides the choir, will be constructed on the west end. It is intended also to place pillar gaslights on each side of the main entrance, for lighting during vespers in winter. The style of architecture has been strictly carried out, and in the best and most substantial manner. The building has been erected under the superintendence of the architect Mr. John Townsend Brophy, a member of the congregation, and who has discharged his duty with great ability and care. The hour of half-past eleven has scarcely passed when from the sacristy entered His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Gould, Bishop of Melbourne, preceded by the Very Rev. Dean Hayes (Sandhurst), the Rev. P. J. Slattery, and a number of boys dressed in white surplices. The Right Reverend Prelate proceeded to the foot of the altar, the Very Rev. the Dean on his right, and the Rev. P. J. Slattery on the left. The prayers usual upon the occasion were read by the Bishop. A procession was then formed, and went around the church in the following order. Several youths bearing wax candles first, next the Very Rev. the Dean, then the Bishop and his train bearers, and following were the Rev. Mr. Slattery and acolytes. Having returned to the altar in the same order, the Deacon (Dean Hayes) and Sub-Deacon (Rev. P. J. Slattery) proceeded to robe his Lordship, who had taken his seat at the epistle side of the altar, for the solemn High Mass, at appropriate times wearing his mitre and bearing his crozier. The mass, which was chanted by the Bishop with touching simplicity and earnestness, was then commenced. The choir, under the direction of Mr. Meunsch, organist, was full and most effective. Mrs. Testar, of Melbourne, having generously offered her valuable services, took the leading soprano solos, and it is scarcely necessary to add, rendered them with exquisite taste and feeling – her beautiful voice being heard with great effect throughout the entire building. The choir consisted of the following ladies and gentlemen who volunteered to aid in the ceremonies upon this most interesting occasion. Ladies: Mrs. Tresar, soprano; Mrs. J.J. McCormick, alto; Miss Julia Conry, soprano; Mrs. Vincent, soprano; Mrs. Aitken, soprano. Gentlemen: H. Guthiel, tenor; Master John Murphy, tenor; James Knox, bass; J. M. Murphy, bass; Mr. Staunton, baritone; Mr. Sourby, alto; Mr. Short, bass. The chant, “Let us adore,” during the procession, was given by Mrs. Vincent with considerable power. The selection of the “Imperial Mass” (Haydn’s No. 3) was felicitous, and the highly artistic and finished manner in which the different parts were sustained, demonstrated that great and persevering care must have been bestowed on the preparation for “the opening day.” The “Kyrie” was given with the full strength and power of the choir. The swelling of the voices in complete harmony, and the pealing of the organ in the midst of incense and prayer, produced a most marked effect upon the congregation. In the “Gloria,” the solos of Mrs. Testar were really beautiful and Mrs. McCormick rendered the alto solos with considerable merit. Mr. Knox sang the part commencing with the words “Qui tolles” with much taste and power. The “Credo” than which we believe there is not a more magnificent piece of sacred music extant, was most successful in its rendering, nor do we ever remember to have heard anything more touching than the manner in which the line “Vetam Venturi in Seculi,” was given by Mrs. Testar. The offertory hymn “Come unto Me all ye that labor,” was given by Mrs. Testar with the most thrilling effect. The “Sanctus” having been sung, in which Mr. Sourby ably rendered an alto solo, the “Agnus Dei” was commenced with a solo by Mrs. McCormick and was given with great taste and feeling, Mrs. Testar, at the conclusion of the “Agnus,” taking up the soprano part. Mass being concluded, the Very Reverend Dean Hayes ascended the altar and proceeded to preach the opening sermon, taking as his text Second Paralipomenon [Chronicles II], 7th chapter and 16th verse – “For I have chosen and have sanctified this place that My hand may be there for ever, and My eyes and My heart may remain there perpetually.” St Peter's manseAt the close of the sermon a collection was made by the very reverend preacher, assisted by John Egan, Esq., Corinella, on behalf of the church, and about fifty pounds were contributed. When it is remembered that 500 tickets had been issues at 10s each, and the inclemency of the weather taken into consideration, the collection may be regarded as a large one. Benediction was sung by the Rev. P. J. Slattery, assisted by Dean Hayes, the choir singing the “O! Salutaris Hostia” and “Laudate.” Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus was sung at the termination of the ceremonies. The vestments issued at Benediction, as well as at the Mass, were of the most gorgeous and beautiful character. When the Benediction was over, the Rev. P. J. Slattery, standing at the front of the altar said– “I wish to say one or two words before the congregation leave. I feel most deeply indebted to all of you who have attended here today for the honor and glory of God, not withstanding the difficulties you had to encounter from this most inclement season. I am truly delighted at such a manifestation of feeling, and will not easily forget it.” The rev. gentleman having disrobed, thanked the members of the choir for their kindness in assisting at the ceremonies, and more especially Mrs. Testar, who had braved all the storm and rain to be present at, and give the advantage of her great musical abilities on, the “opening day.” (Daylesford Mercury, 15 May 1865.)A number of photographs of St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford, taken at the 150th anniversary celebration. st peter's catholic church daylesford, decoration, altar decoration, anniversary, daylesford, religion, painting, interior, slattery, gough, d'alton, mcmahon

Hand written letter from serving Soldier in Vietnam to his wife in Brisbane. Original letter very hard to read with a legible typed copy of letter. Copy of envelope on foolscap paper in black ink.From CPL V J Sheen 3791844 To Carol Sheen 5/11/1970letter

A citation board regonizing Colonel Colin Khan DSO 1926 - 1999. Under a black and white photograph reads Commanding Officer of the Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Vietnam 1969 - 1970. Under the black and white photograph of the DSO reads: The Distinguished Service Order. Citation of the Distinguished Order. Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Warrcol. colin khan, dso, 5 rar, citation board, distinguished service order, 5th battalion

A remarkable, fascinating read. An unbelievably candid yet credible account of the tortured U.S. / Vietnam relationship and the incompetence and corruption of many of the senior Vietnamese leaders.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnam (republic) - politics and government.