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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - NEVILLE KING COLLECTION: MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION, ADVANCE BENDIGO AND THE NORTH LEAGUE, 1920
Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association of Advance Bendigo and the North League. The booklet has 16 pages and was printed in 1928 by Bolton Bros Pty Ltd Printers, Bendigo. 16 page bookletclubs, social, advance bendigo and the north league -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CENTENARY GRADUATION BALL
Invitation card. On the front picture of several couples dancing, printing in green and white. Underneath in black: Bendigo Institute of Technology Centenary Graduation Ball; Saturday, June 20, 8pm to 1am. Double. O n the back: table 4 in blue pen and the number 57 printed.event, social, graduation ball -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH BUCHRABANYULE HALL 1909
Photograph Buchrabanyule Hall 1909 Rear hand written note: the Gillies family attended social functions at this hall damaged print with purple hue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - NORM GILLIES COLLECTION: COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH GLENLOTH HOTEL
Coloured photograph Man & wonan at old Glenloth Hotel, closed rear of photo notes the hotel was the site of : Gillies social gatherings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - HANRO COLLECTION: BADGE, 1958
Gold like metal, Hanro Badge with single clasp at the back and makers name. Green centre with Hanro printed in gold. Below Hanro on a black background is the year 1958. In the yellow surround printed in gold is "Hanro Social Club"Stokes, Melbbusiness, retail, hanro social club badge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - HANRO COLLECTION: BOOK
2 x Blue and cream cover with Hanro News, by the staff - for the staff written on the front cover. No dates. The booklet is filled with information to the staff including awards, new committee members, recipes, Social Club notes. Messages from the managers, picnic day, mannequin parade, annual meetings etc.Hanro Staffbusiness, retail, hanro staff -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of two people hanging their heads out of a train window. One is a woman who has one arm partially extended and the other a man. The words Social Trip - Steam Train to Echuca Wayne Friswell and Judy Daniel have been handwritten on the bottom edge of the border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of a table with a blue tablecloth against a wooden set of doors. On the table are many wine bottles, glasses, bowls of olives and bowls of crackers. The words Wine and cheese social Copper Pot have been handwritten on the bottom edge of the border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of a group of people in a restaurant. Five males and one female are standing with glasses in their hands. One female is seated at one of two tables in shot. The words Wine and cheese social Copper Pot have been handwritten on the top edge of the border. The words Ken Lindrea, Ian Scott, Gary Gately, Narena Lindrea have been handwritten on the bottom edge of the border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of two people amongst a group in a restaurant. The male is smiling standing dressed in pants and a checked jacket, white shirt and neck scarf. The female is standing slightly behind him, smiling and holding onto his right upper arm. The words BIT Social Wine and cheese at Copper Pot Judy Daniel Ken Lindrea have been handwritten on the bottom edge of the border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of two people amongst a group in a restaurant. The male is standing dressed in pants and a leather jacket, holding up a wine glass in his right hand. The female is standing next to him,with her right arm across his shoulders and holding a glass up to his mouth. She is wearing a purple top and grey pants. The words Wine and cheese social Copper Pot Wayne Briswell and Anne Sutherland have been handwritten on the bottom edge of the border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Facts Myer Emporium Limited and its Associated Enterprises 1962
Development and expansion of the Myer CompanyTen pages of single-sided typed notes detailing the development of the Myer Emporium and Associated Enterprises, dated 1962. The history details the development of the Myer empire from the first store in Bendigo and the expansion of the company. Notes are in portrait format single sided typing on foolscap pages and are stapled on upper left-hand corner.social history, myer store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Myer Bendigo cashier
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...B&W photograph of the attire of a Myer Bendigo cashier. Undated. A studio photo."Yours truly Win" signed on the photographsocial history, myer store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Myer Bendigo Staff Easter Parade 1920
... social history Myer Store B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo ...B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo staff and float for the Easter Parade 1920. Photo shows seven female staff. The float is decorated with lattice and balloons. Several staff in costume.social history, myer store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Shirley Mainstone, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionNotes of Chat with Shirley Mainstone - There was no taped interview.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, shirley mainstone -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Myer Bendigo Staff of Country Order Department
... social history Myer store B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo ...B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo staff of the company's "Country Order Department". Undated the photograph shoes two males and seven female employees.social history, myer store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Interview List, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionTwo pages of Interviewee List.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Myer Bendigo showroom staff circa 1908
... social history Myer Store B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo ...B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo "Bendigo showroom" staff. Undated the photograph shows six female employees.social history, myer store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Site of original Myer Bendigo shop in Pall Mall
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...B&W photograph of the first Myer store in Pall Mall Bendigo circa 1901.social history, myer store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Myer World War I Honour Roll, Employees Bendigo
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...B&W photograph of the Myer "Great European War" (World War I) Roll of Honour for employees of Myers Bendigo. Colour photograph recording fifty three names of Myer Bendigo employees. social history, myer store, wwi, honour roll -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Myer Santa Tram November 1991
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Colour photograph of the Myer Santa tram November 1991. The tram is decorated with tinsel. The male driver is standing bedside the door.social history, myer santa tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Myer staff photograph showing 23 male staff, undated, studio photograph
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...B&W Myer staff photograph, showing 23 male staff in suit and ties Undated studio photosocial history, myer, department store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - B&W photograph of the intersection of Pall Mall, View & Mitchell Streets, Bendigo, early 1900s
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Early 1900s streetscape of major intersection in Bendigo Landscape format. B&W photograph of the intersection of Pall Mall, View & Mitchell Streets, Bendigo, early 1900s. Three electric trams, cars and pedestrians social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - B&W photograph of a "float" for the Myer Store for the Bendigo Easter Fair
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Early 1900s streetscape of major intersection in BendigoLandscape format. B&W photograph of a "float" for the Myer Store entered in the Bendigo Easter Fair, undated early 1900s photograph. Four people representing Myer on the floatsocial history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - B&W photocopy of Myers' Womens Basketball Team 1945
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...sporting team 1945Photocopy of a B&W photograph of the Myers' Womens Basketball Team 1945, with nine players (L to R): Top row standing: Joan Roberts, Val Grenfell, Nancy Silvester, Lola Nutall & Joan Shippard Bottom row kneeling: Barbar Thompson, Norma Nuttall & Rita Halladaysocial history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Legal Power of Attorney between Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909
legal Power of AttorneyLegal Power of Attorney between Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909. Probably made to enable the business to continue as normal while Sidney Myer took an overseas buying trip. Messer. Collett & Meagher were long term employees of Sidney Myer. Brown envelope and legal Power of Attorney signed and sealed by both parties.social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newsletter - Single A3 photocopy of page 2 of the "Myer Store News", undated
Staff newsletter for employees of the Myer StoresSingle A3 photocopy of page 2 of the "Myer Store News", undated. Newsletter provides an update to staff on social issues and activities. Undated newsletter.social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Undated photocopy of a newspaper article on the expansion of the Bendigo Myer Store; probably from the Bendigo Advertiser
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...newspaper article/clippingUndated photocopy of a newspaper article on the expansion of the Bendigo Myer Store; probably from the Bendigo Advertiser. Expansion of "the Myer L-shaped store (frontages to Williamson Street and Pall Mall) includes construction of a third floor.social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Letter - photocopy of a reference for Gladys Stevenson leaving the employ of Mr. Sidney Myer dated 19/01/11
Handwritten reference from Mr. Sidney Myer for Miss. Gladys Stevenson dated 19/1/11Photocopy of a reference for Gladys Stevenson leaving the employ of Mr. Sidney Myer dated 19/01/11 reading: The bearer Mrs. Stevenson has been in my employ for the last four years. She has always given me utter satisfaction, as splendid letter writer, intelligent and has always written my huge business correspondence. Honest and straightforward, and leaving ....... to become ....... to the Meteorology. I can consciously recommend her to anybody requiring her services. Sidney Myer Bendigo 19/1/11 includes a small B&W photo of Mrs Stevenson dated 14/6/1910social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - photocopy of a B&W photograph of the interior of the Myer Bendigo Store haberdashery section 1912, with four male staff attending
interior of Myer store, haberdashery section, dated 1912photocopy of a B&W photograph of the interior of the Myer Bendigo Store, haberdashery section, dated 1912, with four male staff attending.social history
