Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - St. John Ambulance Association to certify that Gertie Perry has received elementary instruction in the principles of First Aid and Home Nursing on 14/12/1931. Miss Perry was awarded a Credit for successfully passing the examinations on both subjects; and is signed by the President, Instructor and Examiner.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, st. john ambulance association

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - International Fund for Animal Welfare 1998 Certificate of Appreciation presented to Miss G.E. Perry, dated 1 March 1998: for your support and leadership to protect animals from cruelty. The certificate is sent in the hope for a further contribution to the IFAW - not taken up by Miss Perry.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, animal welfare

Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Letter format from the International Fund for Animal Welfare to Miss G.E. Perry, dated January 1999; seeking a contribution to assist the IFAW to further it causes of animal protection programs.physical culture class, fitness, exercise, animal welfare

The black and white A4 sheet of paper is titled P.S 3893 Bendigo East School Profile. It highlights the school guiding principles, curriculum, resources and facilities, as well as future plans. The introduction gives a brief history of the school's early days. The green 8-page booklet titled Bendigo East Primary School N0. 3893 1916-1998 has a grainy photograph of the school on the front cover. Inside the cover is a brief history of the school from 1916 to 1998. The brochure mentions the school closure and amalgamation with White Hills Secondary College. There are four photographs in the brochure and a list of headmasters/principals.bendigo east state school, bendigo schools, gemma starr collection