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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - PALL MALL, 1950 - 60's
Black and white photo of No. 20 Tram picking up passengers in Pall Mall, destination Golden Square. Post Office tower in background. Sign 'Cohns Drinks Quench' on front of tram. People boarding and leaving tram. Women's clothing indicates photograph possibly taken in 1960's. unknownbendigo tramways, pall mall bendigo, basil miller -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - BENDIGO TRAMWAYS, unknown
No. 11 tram departing North Bendigo terminus, steam train on railway line on right hand side of tram with steam issuing forth, following carriages barely visible. 'Bendigo' destination sign on tram. Mining chimney visible on left hand side behind tram.Claver P. Carroll, 79 Eaglehawk Road, Eaglehawk, Victoria. Tr - 20basil miller, bendigo tramways, north bendigo, steam train, claver carroll -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - BENDIGO TRAMWAYS
Two trams, side by side. No. 2 and 30. C 1964. Larger tram on left hand side of image has 'Quarry Hill' on front. Advertising sign on side 'Electric Cooking, Matchless'. Smaller tram on right hand side has 'special' on front. '3/64' on rear side of photo.basil miller, bendigo tramways, quarry hill tram -
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Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 454 HARGREAVES STREET, BENDIGO, c.1928
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.'Black and white original photographs (2) mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard and roughcast, tiled roof, porch, wooden fence, 1 chimney, small paned windows with lead lights, 'Beware of the dog' sign. House name 'Loloma' Car in back in driveway on left. On rear of photo : 454 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. A. Lienhop, £2500. 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffries Bendigo Vic.place, building, residential -
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Book - CANVAS TO CAMPUS, 1973
Canvas to Campus. A History of the Bendigo Institute of Technology. (1973). Frank Cusack. Printed by The Hawthorn Press Pty Ltd. Melbourne. SBN 7256 0097 7 Includes b/w photographs Yellow paper jacket. Green hardback. 24.5X16cm. 146 pages. Markings – Bendigo Historical Society Inc. stamp front and back Copy signed by author on title page. Inscription reads “Dear Denis- from ***ther and Hilary with love 21.4.1973”Frank Cusackbendigo, education, mechanics institute school of mines -
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Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 15th December, 1955 between Mrs. B. J. Meehan (vendor) and Mrs. M. C. Thomson (purchaser). Property: that piece of land being part of Crown allotment 12 section 125C Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land being described in certificate of title volume 084 folio 756 and situate No. 37 Garsed Street Corner Edward Street, Bendigo, together with 6 roomed brick dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also all blinds, all linos with the exception of lino in the lounge, all electric light fittings and shades with the exception of those in the hall and gas griller. Price: 2,300 pounds. Attached 2 copies of letter signed by Mrs. B. J. Meehan giving Mrs. Thomson the option to purchase the property for the sum of 2,350 pounds until 6PM Wednesday 14th December, 1995, the letter is dated 12th December, 1955.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
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Document - PIEPER COLLECTION: NORTH VIRGINIA GOLD MINING COMPANY RECEIPT
Gold coloured document, black print. On top North Virginia Gold Mining Company, Commonwealth Bank Chambers, Charing Cross. No. 3860. Receipt issued to Mr. C. Pieper, for two pounds, ten shillings. Dated 11 May 1937. Signed J.J. Stanistreet, Manager. See Pieper family portrait catalogue number 10641.60, in which Carl Pieper is a young boy.mine, gold, north virginia gold mine, north virginia mining company -
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Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 9th June, 1948 between Mrs. E. Howie (vendor) and Mr. L. Thirlwell (purchaser). Property: land situate in Golden Square, having a frontage of approx. 99 feet to Chum Street by a depth of approx. 100 feet, held under residence licence 0588/129, together with 2 roomed wood and cement sheet dwelling and all sundry outbuildings. Price: 160 pounds. Attached letter dated 13th July, 1948 and signed by Mrs. Howie instructing solicitors Williams, Watson& James to pay Messrs. Hume and Iser the sum of 75 pounds, 12 shillings and 3 pence from sale of property.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
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Photograph - PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES, 1983
Coloured photograph showing HRH Prince Charles and HRH Princess Diana signing Visitor's Book. HRH Prince Charles in grey suit, pale shirt, dark striped tie, red buttonhole. HRH Princess Diana in white and turquoise detailed suit, turquoise hat. History: Visit to Bendigo 1983. Photos at Shamrock Hotel - James Lerk 18.2.2000 'Prince Charles and Lady Diana visit to the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo 1983'.person, family, husband and wife -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
Steam tram No. 2 with carriage, showing sign Bendigo Tramways Co. Inscription on bottom front: Bendigo's steam tramway at the close of last century.person, individual, basil miller -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: CERTIFICATES (BOUND IN BOOKLET FORM), 1884
Leather-bound certificates for the degree of M.B. (Bachelor of Medicine) for studies of S. Albert Bush, University of Melbourne. Three third year certificates signed; remainder incomplete and unsigned. Note: Last page relating to certificates for extra three months (Hospital Surgical Practice) BUT these are unsigned. Inscriptions: 'University of Melbourne Certificates for the Degree of M.B. S. Albert Bush'.organization, education, university of , university of melb. -
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Book - BUSH COLLECTION: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY UNION MEMBER'S TICKET ( A. BUSH) MEMBERSHIP CARD (BOUND), 1884
Leather-bound membership card for 'Melbourne University Union' ('Member's Ticket') issued to S. A. Bush, Esq. 1884 signed by Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Sec. of Union. Opens to two pages inside the bound cover. Inscribed: 'M.U.U.' in gold lettering on front of bound cover.medicine, education - university -
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Photograph - ABBOTT & CO BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS, c.1900
Sepia toned photograph of two story building. Cast iron supports to verandah and balcony. Ornate cast iron trim. New Times sign on parapet. Various sale signs on windows and front doors. Hitching post? In front of shop. Bags of grain, two males, 1 femal figures, four adolescents in front of building. Brick gutter. Wooden case on right. 'Abbott's & Co. Pall Mall Bendigo Boot and Shoe Store' . Check directories for dates of occupation. James Lerk 17/12/1999. History of object: The very flamboyant front for Abbott & Co Boot and Shoe Manufacturers. Abbotts conducted a tannery at Sheepwash - a wonderful example of an industry 'adding'. Photos. C1900. James Lerk caption.buildings, commercial, abbotts boot & shoe manufacturers -
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Photograph - COHN BROS. DRAY AND TWO HORSES
Black and white photograph. Horse drawn vehicle - dray and two horses. Hay on cart with sign on side. Sitting dray - 3 adult men and 5 children - 2 boys, 3 girls, all in costume. Men drinking from tankards. Also on dray. Barrel and wickedred demi johns. Inscriptions: in image - sign on horse drawn vehicle, 'The Cohn Bros arrive in Bendigo 1857'. On back - 'MP 214'on top R corner. 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch',, 'Reg V Brock Studios' (rubber stamp). History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 214'.Reg V Brockperson, group, centenary ?, 2000.525.01, 2000.526.01, 2000.527.01, 2000.528.01, 2000.529.01, 2000.530.01, 2000.532.01 -
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Photograph - COHN BROS. MACHINE WITH PARTS DISPLAYED
Black and white photograph. Machine with parts displayed on floor in front.'(Australia) Pty Ltd, 18-24 Allen Street, Pyrmont, Sydney' (oval rubber red stamp), 'Received 14 Sep. 1950), (rectangular rubber purple stamp). 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', (circular rubber blue stamp). On back - T L&R corners 'MP 205', 'B 220, 20, 2'. Inscriptions: in image 'Cohn Bros, E 637' on white rectangular sign. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 205'.topic, objects, machine, 2000.525.01, 2000.526.01, 2000.527.01, 2000.529.01, 2000.530.01, 2000.531.01, 2000.532.01, 2000.533.01 -
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Photograph - WOMEN GOLD PANNING, 1951
black and white photograph: Re-enactment of finding of gold in Bendigo ? 2 women in costume with gold panning dish. Tent in background under trees. Broken picket fence on RH side. Sign on fence 'Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Farrelly's Camp' Ref. also 2000.511.01 - 2000.524.01 inclusive. On back 'Copyright Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service, for re-order quote CD280'Bendigo Advertiserperson, group, centenary -
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Photograph - GENERAL SMITH & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER
Sepia photograph mounted on fawn board. Vertical board building and skillion. Two gable roof - open end under one gable. Large double doors (painted) under other gable. Small doors and windows with lift up shutters along side. Vehicles, wheels and 8 men in front of building. Small painted weatherboard building to L. Sign on front of building. Inscriptions: in image - 'Watkin Walker? & Treacy General Smith and Agricultural Implement Maker'.buildings, commercial -
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Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: MISSION CARD, 1921
'Memorial of the Mission' issued to Merle Bush, Parochial Mission, St. Paul's Church, Bendigo. Signed by H. R. Haynes, Rector and (indecipherable signature), Missionary.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMWAY RECONSTRUCTION
Two black and white photographs of bridge/road works being undertaken next the the Alexandra Fountain. Each photograph has been taken from opposite sides of the tram shown in the photograph. Both views are looking up Mitchell St. 'Ezywalkin' signs above shop on left corner. Photograph 'b' has large white area on left side. Reverse: 'a' 'C922' stamped in black , bottom edge. 'b' 'C922' stamped in black bottom edge. Both photographs have a 'Kodak paper' printed in grey at angle across back..person, individual, basil miller -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
Black and white photograph of two(2) trams, No.18 bogie and another at Charing Cross. Old car at right angle to smaller tram, tram official at left rear of 'Bogie' car. Two girls leaning against Fountain fence on far right. Sign for 'Plaza' theatre can be seen in centre background.person, individual, basil miller -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHRAING CROSS 1962
Black and white photograph of Four(4) trams lead by 2 'Birney' cars, in view street about to enter Charing Cross. Holden car to right of front tram. Armstrong Tyre Service to left side. Caltex sign (freestanding). Goodyear sign on front of building. Reverse: Stamped in purple ink K. S. Kings No. N(y)(14) (handwritten in blue ink). Copyright reserved. Paper brand name 'Ilford' stamped in black in numerous places at and angle across the bak. Written in Blue ink, Bendigo A.R.H.S. convoy 'B' - 28, 30, 21, 7, 19, Charing Cross 20/10/1962.person, individual, basil miller -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE ITEM, 1953
Letter to Miss Bush (M. Bush re thanks for help at recent Senate election - signed by J. G. Gorton; Guy Wedgwood; (+indecipherable name).person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
Black and white photo of tram. 'Waratah' in destination sign. Inscriptions on reverse: Written in blue ink (19) in top left corner. Stamped in purple L. B. Manny collection Photo. No. 42(written in blue ink). Pencil line above the name Manny.person, individual, basil miller -
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Photograph - BENDIGO ARCADE
black and white photograph: demolition site with brick walls of adjoining buildings with supporting props. Machinery on site. At end of site sign over doorway. J.H.ABBOTT & C0Alan Doneyplace, arcade, bendigo arcade -
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Document - PROTESTANT ALLIANCE SOCIETY 1912 CERTIFICATE TO MABEL. M. GOODRIDGE, 23-11-1912
The Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia registered under the friendly societies statue. Grand council Victoria. Presented to past mistress sister. Mabel. M. Goodridge of Loyal Red Rose Lodge. No 18. On the 23rd day of november 1912. Signed by. Ella Price - WM. G.Biggs - WGM. Bella Rolls - DM. Ernest.W.Edmonds - DGM. Jane Miller - Sec. John Callaghan - Gen Sec. Top centre. Holy Bible. Large eye. 2 angels each side. Black & white photos of Luther. Galvin. Knox. Cranmer. Bottom left and right. Crown on book. 1. This we will maintain. 2. Let brotherly love continue.Picture frame manufacturers. The Fine Art Gallery. Mitchell street Bendigo. ( 1871 )person, individual, female -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: LETTER
Typewritten letter to Basil Miller from the Manager of the Northern Branch of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Supply Department. Letter announcing the retirement of Mr H Watkins, Branch Tramways Superintendent after 43 years of service to the tramways. A subnote details changes to Basil Miller's roster. Letter dated: Friday 22 March 1963. Signed by 'A. C. Sandowy'.person, individual, basil miller -
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Photograph - BENDIGO CEMETERY: CARPENTER STREET, 1861
black and white photo: stone building at left with central porch, 1 chimney, large sign '.. Cemetery' Tall dead tree at rear. Graves with headstones, treed hill at back. 2 bullocks with chain at front right. At left near gate, 2 children, adult male. In image B.R. Batchelder.Batchelderplace, cemetery, bendigo cemetery, carpenter street -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM AT CHARING CROSS
Black and white photograph of Bogie car entering Charing Cross from View Street. Note S.E.C. colour scheme of tram and sign in right of photo detailing works being undertaken on Charing Cross 'culvert' and the affect on the tramways. Inscribed in pencil on back of photo '7/12/2595'.person, individual, basil miller -
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Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: NUMBER 19 TRAM, DRIVER AND SENIOR OFFICIALS
Black and white photograph of Number 19 tram, Conductor standing on tram, driver is on extreme right. Four others appear to be Senior Tramways Officials, note double breasted jackets, tram is destined for Golden Square. On front bottom right corner signed 'P.Basil Miller' 284 King Street Bendigo.Percy Pinderperson, individual, basil miller -
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Photograph - NORFOLK BREWER: SAYER BROS, 1861
Black and white photo: Norfolk Brewery, Sayer Bros. on sign over entrance, brick industrial building with 2 storeys at right with 2 chimneys, 2 gables with louvred arched openings. Weatherboard building with bark roof at right. Stacks of wood at left. Picket fence at front. Horse drawn vehicles in yard. Batchelder photogapher cart at front left, cart with barrels in gateway. Gateway with sign and barrels above,.Batchelderbuildings, commercial, norfolk brewery