2 blue printed pages outlining regulations of the VICTORIAN Institute of Architects plus 4 handwritten pages of specifications of stairs = turret as proposed to be erected in addition to Fortuna Villa Sandhurst, the residence of G. Lansell. Introductory comments in the specification state: 'The Contractors attention is hereby drawn to the fact - at the outset - that the whole work is to be composed of the very best materials as hereafter detailed, and to be done by the best workmen in the best manner'. Issues covered in the specification include excavation, removal of earth, schedule price for digging and stonework, pressed bricks, pugged mortar, joints, neck, dome roof (diagram of roof included) .bendigo, buildings, fortuna villa

Small pamphlet. Stapled softcover. 23 unnumbered pages. 11cm x 16cm. Contains photographs and cover illustration. BMDHS Location: AR/SU5 Pamphlets Box 4.non-fictionThis pamphlet outlines the early history of the house constructed for William Bacchus in 1846-1847 and briefly describes its condition as it was in 1957. William Bacchus was one of the first European colonists to live in the area in which a township (Bacchus Marsh) was later named after him. He arrived on land occupied by the Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung peoples in 1838 and established a large sheep farm. Between 1846 and 1847 he contracted builders and other skilled workers to construct a large brick and stone two storey house. William Bacchus died in 1849. His son Henry Bacchus sold the house in 1851. For many years it was owned by the Crook family. When this pamphlet was published in 1957 the house was owned by the Lifeguard Milk Company of Bacchus Marsh. By this time the property had become derelict and was almost demolished. Around this time the Young Mens Christian Association Club in Bacchus Marsh became involved in efforts to help preserve this historic property. This pamphlet was part of those efforts. PUBLICATION DETAILS: Y's Mens Club Bacchus Marsh, Bacchus Marsh, Vic., 1957. Text written by Ronald G. Westood. william bacchus, bacchus family, henry bacchus, bacchus marsh, manor house bacchus marsh, houses bacchus marsh, historic buildings bacchus marsh

Victorian government signs $1.85 billion with French manufacturer Alstom to build 100 trams in Melbourne. Trams to be known as G class and will replace some of A, B and Z models with higher floors. Yields information about the contract for the next Generation of Melbourne trams - G classNewspaper clipping from the Age titled: "Andrews defends higher cost of new trams"trams, tramways, new trams, alstom, g class tram

Timothy Gorman of Linton, was appointed dog inspector for the west riding of the Shire of Grenville on September 30th 1907.Foolscap size, handwritten agreement with red wax seal dated September 30th, 1907. Agreement made between Timothy Gorman and the Shire of Grenville.shire of grenville, timothy gorman, employment contracts, dog inspector