In 1884 Mrs Aherne and Mrs Mrs Willward founded Girton and named it after the first residential college for women at Cambridge University in England. It was controlled by the Anglican Church. By 1992 the church could no longer afford to run the school and announce its imminent closure. A group of parents and citizens formed the "Friends of Girton" and with massive plans and fund raising they managed to reopened the school in 1993 as an independent school with no gap in classes.Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday March 28, 1964. Girton's "goodly heritage" 80 years of educational leadership.girton, education

BHS CollectionGreen folder titled: back to Golden Square November 20-21-22, 1964. The folder contains many newspaper articles relating to the celebrations that happened in Golden Square in November 1964. Also, a two pages handwritten report. A back-to-school pass issued to Lydia Pethard, two lists of names and a programme of celebrations at the Golden Square Methodist Church. Lydia Chancellor collection.golden square, back to golden square, 1964

Originally a parish church, St Paul's became a cathedral in 1981 when Bendigo was declared a separate diocese. The church, designed by Robert A Love, was dedicated in 1868, with the bells being added in 1873 and the organ in 1883. It was closed in 2009 due to safety concerns and after extensive restoration and renovation was reopened in 2016.Green folder: centenary of St. Paul's Bendigo 1868-1968. On the front a black and white photograph ot the cathedral under the title "sentinel of faith". inside the folder newspaper articles relating to the celebration of the centenary.bendigo churches, st. paul's, centenary

The Sutton grange Congregational Church was built in 1865. Original services were held in the home of Mr James Grey who served the church for 50 years. The Bendigo Congregational church originally operated out of the Mechanics Institue building before moving temporarily to the Church of England school room. In May 1858, a meeting was held to establish a permanent building and tenders were called in September 1858. Land was purchased in Forest Street from the estate of Mr WIlkinson and the new brick structure was opened 28/11/1858.Manilla folder titled: Congregational Church Bendigo and district. Centenary of congregationalism in Bendigo 1859 to 1959, 14-15 March 1959. Centenary of congregational church and state school at Sutton Grange, 27-28 March 1965. Also, press reports in the Bendigo Advertiser.sutton grange, congregational church, centenary

The 8 diatonic scales bells were cast in London and arrived in Bendigo in 1873, being rung for the first time at Easter 1876. However due to the unsafe nature of the bell tower the bells could only be chimed rather than rung from 1880. In 1963 they were returned to London for recasting and on their return they were installed at a lower level of the bell tower. They were rededicated by the Bishop of Bendigo in 1964Yellow folder titled: Bendigo's St. Paul's bells. Inside many newspaper articles relating to the bells of St. Paul's cathedral in Bendigo.bendigo churches, st. paul's, bells

Land was first selected at Murphy's Flat in 1865. The first Wesleyan church was built in 1866 and from 1869 this was used as State School 149. A purpose built school, No. 1311 opened mid 1876. The areas name was changed to Murphy's Creek in 1915.A blue and white exercise book. Attached within are various subscription receipts in the front and back, including the "Australian Home Journal," "Singer Sewing Machine Company," and an "Annual Audit of Depositors' Pass-books by the State Savings Bank of Australia. Also included in approximately half the book are handwritten record of correspondence notes in blue ink, many regarding sewing from 1949-1956.The Shell Exercise Book. Name: M. Symons (Handwritten Blue Ink). Grade: Murphys Creek. School: Via, Tarnagulla, Victoria (Handwritten Blue Ink). Receipts, Etc.(Handwritten Blue Ink), Approved by the Education Department. Shell Series. On the back is printed Arithmetic Tables and a Multiplication Tableexercise book, receipts, tarnagulla

BHS CollectionThe Book of Common Prayer and administration of the Sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland. Published in London in 1847. The Book has a brown hardcover with a flowery decoration. The book has a metal latch to keep it closed. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.On the spine embossed in gold "Church service"church of england, prayer book, religion

Postcard. A happy New Year. Photo fo a church on a hill.

Camp Hill State School Building citation National Trust memorandum re return of data form Letter to Mr R Walker re classification of school National Treust data form Report from Mr Neville Drummond re early history. Article from the Bendigo Advertise 24/9/1985 re future of four primary schools. Black and white photo of the school Sketch of the school Balck and white photos of the school Bendigo Advertiser article 27/6/1981 re $50,000 facelift.bendigo, churches

Advertising material. Use this blotter with the compliments of George Prowse, the quality butcher. Where your money goes further and where you can rely on quality meat and strict attention to orders. Our shops situated at: Pall Mall and Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, tel 798. On the left a copy of a painting titled ''Evening Splendour'' by H. Henderson showing a country landscape with a small lake, trees and vegetation, the top of a church in the distance.bendigo, business, george prowse

Small black and white photograph of the Royal George Hotel. Two men and a boy are standing at the front. On the back: photographed by Chevalier, Pall Mall Sandhurst, branch establishment. High Street, Eaglehawk, opposite church of England. The negative plate from which this photograph was printed being retained, similar copies can at any time be obtained.buildings, hotel, royal george

Newspaper clipping from bendigo Advertiser. Four churches on the Hill

Black and white photograph. Choir of McKenzie Street Methodist Church 1899. The photo was taken outside. Lillian Gray, future wife of Gordon Hanley in front row 3rd from right. This is a copy made by Jim Goodwin in March 1992religions, christian, methodist

Black and white copy of a photograph. McKenzie Street Methodist Church Choir circa 1940. The photo was taken inside the church, a sign reading Love never Faileth, God is love above the choir. Frank Hanley third row third from left. Frank's wife Ettie (nee Collins) in white hat in 2nd row fourth from left. The photo was copied by Jim Goodwin in March 1992.religions, christian, methodist

Black and white photograph of the 1955 choir of All Saints Cathedral, Bendigo. Back row left to right: l. Rawlings, Jim Osborne, Barry Hawley Peter Monotti, Ernest Mueller, Lola Vincent, Win Morley, Elsie Monotti, Bert Spiller. Centre Standing: Brain Hawley (crucifer), Malcom Tulloch, Annette Wilson, Evelyn Morgan, Graham Turk, Penelope Wallace, Jill Angwin (hidden), Ian Morley, Elsie Hamilton, Judy Wright, Tony Rawlings, Pat Hancock, Sue Redfearn, Rev. Alex McKenzie, Pat Brown, Rev Charles Hulley (Dean), Mrs. Hurry (musical director), Mollie Hall, Mrs. Clark, Walter Redfearn, Bob Qualtrough, Maurice Pratt, Barry Harrison (server). Front: Ian Turk, Ian Monotti, Arthur Harrison, Don Reddrop, Gilbert Tipple, Geoff Monotti, Unknown, George Ind.church, history, all saints

Small booklet, seven pages, on the history of the Golden Square Methodist Church. On the front cover a black and white photo of the Church, with the words above the photo: Praise God from whom all blessings flow and under the photo: Golden Square Methodist Church 1872-1972.church, history, methodist

Small drawing of St. Andrew's Uniting Church in Myers Street, Bendigo. The drawing in is a green frame. On the back: St. Andrew's Uniting Church in Myers Street, Bendigo, Australia by Bendigo artist Keith Ross, www.keithrossartist.com The year 2004 marked 150 years of worship on this site. The first services were held in a tent, then in a more substantial building which was replaced in 1930 by the present one. Architects were G.D. Garvin and G. Eathorne. October 2004 saw the celebration of this important sesquicentenary.church, history, st andrew's

Black and white photograph of Golden Square Methodist Church.church, history, methodist

Three small pamphlets: 1) The Presbyterian Church in Bendigo our Scottish roots, our Australian Identity. 2) The Presbyterian Church, its roots in Scotland and Europe. 3) Presbyterian Churches in Bendigo and beyond.church, history, presbyterian

Booklet. St John's Presbyterian Church, Forest St. Bendigo. Dedication of Rats of Tobruk Association Memorial Window, Palm Sunday April 12th, 1987. A sketch of the church on cover left hand side and on the right the emblem of the Rats of Tobruk Association. On the back a drawing by Ivor Hele ''Study for the disembarkation from Greece 1941''church, history, st. john presbyterian

Ten pages booklet titled St. Andrew's Axedale 1868-1968. A black and white photo of the church on front page.church, history, st andrew's axedale

Twelve pages booklet titled St. Martin of Tours - Muskerry. The 140th Anniversary of the Blessing and Consecration of the Church. Sunday, 28th August 2016church, history, st martin of tours muskerry

Eight pages booklet titled Chum Street Uniting Church Official Opening. Sunday, June 29, 2003.church, history, uniting church chum street

Tickets of membership for Anthony and Elizabeth Hall. Six from 1884, eight from 1885, eight from 1886, ten from 1887, seven from 1888, eight from 1889, three from 1890 and two from 1891. On all tickets the words First camp meeting held March 1807, first class formed. 1810church, history, primitive methodist

Twenty seven pages document. Parish profile for Holy Trinity Parish, Bendigo. Involving: Holy Trinity, Flora hill - Christ Church, Bendigo East - St. Stephen's, Emu Creek.church, history, anglican church

Eleven pages document titled: Anglican Church of Australia Parish-South east Bendigo. Christ Church 100 years (cnr Strickland road, Barr and Fox Streets) Special centenary service Sunday 21 September 1997 at 10-30 am.church, church of christ, centenary

Photocopy of a four pages typewritten document. St. Andrew's Church, Bendigo, April 1964. A brief account of the activities and achievements during the first decade of the second century of our congregational life.church, history, st. andrew's bendigo