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Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF INSIDE OF BOOK COVER, 13th December, 1961
Colour Photograph showing the inside of a book cover. Red page edges. Inside reads: Presented to Mr S.N. Takasuka by the Huntly Shire Council on the occasion of Naturalization Ceremony at the Shire Hall, Huntly on the 13th December 1961 J H Hay President.photo, individual, mr s. n. takasuka -
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Book - HELEN MACPHERSON SMITH TRUST ANNUAL REPORT 2007
Forty-four page dark red covered report with a red shaded photo/drawing of a young man on a skateboard, titled Storm Sequence (2000) by Shaun Gladwell. In the front of the book is a loose letter mentioning the 2007 annual Report, covering their activities of the Trust for the year. Titles in the book are: About Our Founder and Her Legacy; Trustee's Report; Grants Overview; Grants Approved in 2006-2007, which are Aged Care, Arts, Culture & Heritage; Community Support; Disability Care & Support; Education; Employment & Vocational Training; Environment; and Health; Investments and Grants - An historical perspective, Financial Summary and An Historical Insight: The Smiths in Australia. Most chapters have information.Helen Mcpherson Smith Trust Annual report 2007helen macpherson smith trust annual report 2007, helen macpherson schutt (nee smith), darvell m hutchinson am, j barry hutchins oam, frances h awcock am, keith b smith, anthony baird, darren mcconnell, liz gillies, sarah bartak, pamela beech, lonia catalano, beolite village, bundji bundji, odyssey house victoria, macpherson smith community alliance, brotherhood of st laurence, dolphin research institute, howard florey institute, the jean hailes foundation for women's health, historical insight - the smiths in australia, shaun gladwell -
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Document - HERITAGE REPORT: FORMER POLICE STATION AND QUARTERS: CALIFORNIA GULLY
Seventeen page Heritage Place Report on the Former California Gully Police Station at 15 Thorpe Street, California Gully. It is the former police station and quarters, former timber stables and timber cottage residence demolished and horse paddock on separate title. Report includes a Statement of Significance, Place History (History of the Area), Policing California Gully Goldfields, History of the Buildings, Chronology of Ownership, Rate Books 1858, - 1867 - 1868, 1895 Borough of Eaglehawk Rates, 1922 Voters Roll, 1952 & 1962 Sands & McDougall Directory Thorpe St California Gully, Comparable Examples, Secondary Sources, Description Conservation Policy Guidelines (Specific), Physical Conditions, Physical Description 1, Map of Early Photo Location, Bendigo Parish Plan circa 1870, Certificate of Title 1950 & 1960. Pge 14 has plans, maps and an aerial photo of 15 Thorpe Street. Page 15 has an aerial photo of 15 Thorpe Street, California Gully with Allotment Size. Page 16 & 17 has photos.heritage, heritage report - former police station and quarters - california gully, city of greater bendigo, wilson & ass, butler, amanda jean, johnson reef shafts no 1 & 2, rose of denmark, princess dagmar, bendigo amalgamated goldfields company, captain frederick standish, royal irish constabulary, e thorpe, campbell, taylor, watson, brown, hosken, mckowne, mcqualter, parker, hicks, eaglehawk municipal council, victorian police force, d bannear, historic mining sites in the sandhurst eaglehawk and raywood mining divisions, department of conservation and natural resources, joshua thorpe, thorpe & co, johnson & co, william thorn, michael thomas, james murdock, edward c brown, francis youlden, gold escort, water police, mounted police, city police (melbourne), geelong police, gold fields police, rural bench constabulary, the people's force, robert haldane, n wild, streets of the borough of eaglehawk, police registration act, william henry mitchell, camp hotel, j o c nieman, j m catarach, g w hosken, margaret hosken nee mckown, majorie alice mcqualter, kellie anne mcqualter, adam joseph doolan, mr hicks, sands & mcdougall, hill george, meeking howard, mcewan frank a, jinks stanley, mccaig mrs eleanor, gordon john l, mcqualter mrs adeline, maher william l, raynor robert, flack john p, whitehead miss a, sang george t, linddsay john p, dyer henry, jackman george a, tibbetts mrs s a, hosken mrs margaret winifred nee mckowne, chaplin frank w, wilson c e, wright george, miller g a, sheyhill basil hugh, marshall r, miles j h, parker w b, barkla w g, nicholls les, cartledge clifford william, cole charles basil, farmers citizens trustees co, bev hanson -
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Document - THE RESTORATION OF THE BENDIGO GASWORKS BOILER HOUSE COMPLEX
The Restoration of The Bendigo Gasworks Boiler House Complex, A Community Jobs Project March 2002 - June 2002. Final Report. Researched, compiled and written by: Fiona Gust and Simone (Mona) Krause. Front cover is purple, back cover is black and some inside pages are red or yellow. Topics in the book are: History of the Gasworks, How a Gasworks Works, Heritage Requirements, The CJP Crew, Crew Profiles, Initial Condition of the Boiler House Complex, O, H & S, Work Begins - Asbestos Removal, Clean-up, Iron Removal and Glazing. Artifact Cataloguing, where artifacts and where they were found were cataloged. On Going Discoveries. Exhauster ad Tank Room Ceilings, Pipes, Oil Spray Tower, Skillion over the Amenities Block, Posts, Beams along the Exhauster Room Wall-NE side, Beams on the SW side of the gable .. The join between the skillion and gable roof, Donuts on the Exhauster Room Wall - NE side, Trusses, Gutters and down pipes, Paint and Whitewash, Brickwork, Iron Fittings, Internal Fixtures, Generator Room/Compressor Room, Floors and Conclusion. The Captains Last Words by Peter Roberts. Acknowledgements. The coloured pages in the back are Edition One - 19.4.2002, Edition Two and Edition 3 of Combustible News which gives a progressive account of the work.buildings, gas company, the bendigo gasworks, the restoration of the bendigo gasworks boiler house complex, fiona gust, simone (mona) krause, city of melbourne gas and coke company, the bendigo mercury, the gas and fuel corporation, central deborah, community jobs project, peter roberts, chrysalis constructions, cvgt industrial training center, rod mclaughlin, allan fox, david gilroy, glen slater, aaron ott, ron whitford, daniel keogh, paul atkins, nick pearson, leigh williams, des leahy, anthony jennings, heritage victoria, the bendigo shire, central deborah, david bennear, david wright, deborah simm, community jobs unit, james thompson, mac booth, mine, tramways, discovery centre, mandy cooper, delwyn douglass, cindy tassie, helen yorston, brenda stanley, greg o'connell, kym smith, darren hutchesson, julie cain, john bullen, joe slaviero, mario joh;ns, norm harris, paul green, len cutting, jim morrissy, melissa tuddenham, fiona beckwith, leo trainor, gary anquetil, helen lynch, abbotts supply, action auction, garry floyd, bendigo trailers and hardware - matt, ron & jack, brennans - butch & robbie, bunnings - evan, brett crapper, hip pocket, jason kiel, country victorian scaffolding, paint right bendigo, alan gladman, deborah simms, graeme jennings, hugh ward, leigh williams, paul eccles, peter sporn, barb & mal krause, peter & shirley turner, bendigo copy centre -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY
Pale yellow auction catalogue for a sale of Unserviceable or Obsolete Stores no longer required for Government purposes on 2nd July, 1953 Under Instructions from Department of Supply. Columns on the right side of the page to write in the sale price. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - department of supply, j h curnow & son pty ltd, hedges & bell pty ltd -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - GISBORNE GOLD MINE
Two green covered auction catalogues with dark blue printing for an auction held on the 25th February 1937 of Mining Machinery, 5 Head Battery, Complete Cyanide Plant and Equipment, Buildings, Lease No. 7480, et. Sale held at the Gisborne Gold Mine No Liability, Bullet-proof Forest, Gisborne. Catalogues have descriptions of lots and sale prices written in the columns at the right side of the page. A Special Notice at the front of the catalogue mentions the plant will be first offered as a whole, with a view to recommencing operations. Yield is also mentioned.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - gisborne gold mine no liability, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, bolton bros pty ltd -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - WARANGA RESERVOIR
Two pale green auction catalogue with black printing on the cover for a sale on the 15th August, 1934 at the Duplication Works, Waranga Reservoir, Rushworth Depot and the Depot, Waranga Reservoir, by order of The State Rivers & Water Supply Commission. For sale is Mining Plant, Buildings, Machinery, Rolling Stock, Timber, Tanks, Harness Sundries, etc. Some notes and prices written in one catalogue. Catalogues have columns on the right of the page for £, S & D to be noted.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - waranga reservoir, the state rivers & water supply commission, j h curnow & son, boltons print bendigo -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - THE STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION
Red covered auction catalogue for a sale held on the 26th February, 1936 by Order of The State Rivers and Water Supply Commission at Clyde and the Main Depot at Narre Warren. For sale was Dredging,Mining and Contractors' Machinery, Plant and Equipment, Steam Winches, Boilers, Rails, Roadmaking & Farmers' Implements, Scrap Iron, Rolling Stock, Harness and Sundries. Columns to write prices on the right side edge of the pages. Hand written Supplementary List for Narre Warren Depot machine sewn inside the back cover. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers and the catalogue was printed by Boltons Print, Bendigo.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - the state rivers and water supply commission, j h curnow & son, boltons print bendigo -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - COSTERFIELD SMELTING AND REFINING CO WORKS
Three Auction catalogues with greenish covers for a sale on 3rd July, 1941 at the Costerfield Smelting and Refining Co. Works, Costerfield of Machinery, Plant & Equipment comprising - 4 Diesel Engines, Jaques Crusher, 2 Boilers, Chilian Mill, Huntington Mill, 2 Steam Engines, Blast and other Furnaces, Exhaust Fan, Lighting Plant, Cyanide Plant, Pumps, Buildings, Piping, Tools, etc. One copy has 'Marked Catalogue' written across the top of the front cover. Some of the lots have the price written beside them, some have a note and some prices are written on the right side of the page. Signed at the end - J. H. Curnow & Son 21/7/41. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers and the Cambridge Press were the printers of the catalogue.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - costerfield smelting and refining co works, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, the cambridge press -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - COMMONWEALTH DISPOSALS COMMISSION
Three Auction catalogues for a sale on 28th March, 1946 of Extensive Surplus Equipment including Perspex, Rubber and Amoric Hose, Paint, Micrometers, Vices, Mess Canteen Plant, Excellent Tools and Miscellaneous Equipment at Commonwealth Disposals Commission, No. 1 Auction Depot, Garden City, Port Melbourne. Columns for £, S and D on the right side of the page. Contains descriptions of some lots. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers. The Prahran Telegraph Printing Co. were the printers of the catalogue.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - commonwealth disposals commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, w g wedd, the prahran telegraph printing co, park orchards, dept. of navy -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - ADELONG DREDGE & LEASES AND BRIGHT VALLEY DREDGE
Two red covered catalogues for auction sale of Machinery, Engineers Workshop & Plant, Stores, Tools & Costly Equipment of the Adelong Dredge, Smoko, Vic. & Leases No. 8057 and 7976 and also the Bright Valley Dredge, Bright, Vic. Sales held on the 9th and 10th February, 1943. Sale conducted by permission of the Director of Machine Tools and Gauges under Regulation 59 of the National Security (General) Regulations. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers. Catalogue contains descriptions of the dredges and larger machinery. First page has black and white photos of the Adelong Dredge and the Bright Valley Dredge.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - adelong dredge & leases, bright valley dredge, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, bright red cross, the cambridge press -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - TALBOT ALLUVIALS NORBURY'S NO. 2 SHAFT
... and machinery. One catalogue has half a page cut out. J. H. Curnow... and machinery. One catalogue has half a page cut out. J. H. Curnow & Son ...Two red covered auction catalogues for a sale of electrical mining machinery, plant, buildings, Lease No. 6152 and extensive equipment held on 5th May, 1941 at Talbot Alluvials Norbury's No. 2 Shaft near Talbot. Catalogue contains description of buildings and machinery. One catalogue has half a page cut out. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - talbot alluvials norbury's no 2 shaft, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, the cambridge press -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - WHITE SWAN RESERVOIR
Three auction catalogues, two with red covers and the third is missing the cover. Sale of Earth Moving Machinery. Spare Parts, Machine Tools, Motor Trucks, Engineering Plant, Concrete Mixing and Batching Plant, Air Compressor Plants, Buildings, Stores and Costly Equipment on 31st March to 5th April 1952 (inclusive) at the White Swan Reservoir, Ballarat, Victoria. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers. Included in the catalogue is a Locality Plan showing location of lot areas - access roads, etc. Page 4 has a black and white photo showing Super c Tournapull, Lot 63 and Tractor hauling 12-15 cub. Yd. capacity scoop. Page 9 photo is Lot 209, a Sheep's Foot Roller, Page 12 photo is Lots 258, 259 & 260 - Class 1 tractor hauling two 12-15 c yd Te Tourneau Scrapers, and page 68 has a black & white photo of Lot 2377, the Concrete Batching Plant.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - white swan reservoir, the ballarat water commissioners, j h curnow & son pty ltd, prahran telegraph printing co -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - THE GOLDEN DUKE GOLD MINING CO
Auction catalogue with cream cover and black printing of Mining Machinery and Equipment of The Golden Duke Gold Mining Co. (Blackwood) N. L. on 20th October, 1938. Catalogue has columns for £, s & d down the right side of the page. Items include tools, portable steam engine, Stamper Battery, pump, buildings and poppet legs. J H Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - the golden duke gold mining co (blackwood) n. l., j h curnow & son -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - NEW GLENFINE GOLD MINING CO
Blue covered Auction Catalogue for a sale held on 17th December 1940 at the New Glenfine Gold Mining Co. N. L. at Pitfield Plains (Vic.)Front page has a black and white photo of a Ruston Diesel Electric Generating Set - Similar to Lot 129. For sale was Electrical & Steam Mining Machinery, Plant, Buildings & Extensive Equipment. There are descriptions of many lots and where they are situated. J. H. Curnow & Son were the Auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - new glenfine gold mining co n l, a e llewellyn, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, the cambridge press -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - WATTLE GULLY GOLD MINE
Red covered Auction Catalogue of Electrical Machinery, Milling & Treatment Plant, Mine Buildings, Extensive Stores, Piping & Costly Equipment and Staff Homes for an auction held at Wattle Gully Gold Mine, Chewton, Vic. On 19, 20, 21 and 22nd October 1970. Pages have been pasted into the catalogue.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - wattle gully gold mine, a m horsburgh, f c dyett, l c osborne, c hill, t apps, bolton bros pty ltd -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - LAURISTON RESERVOIR
Two red covered auction catalogues for an Auction Sale at Lauriston Reservoir, Lauriston (Near Kyneton) on 16th and 17th September, 1941. Sale consisted of Well-built Workmen's Homes, Corrugated Iron Buildings & Storerooms for Removal, Collection of Timber, Stores, Rails, Tools, Scrap Iron, and Contractors' Machinery and Equipment By Order of The State rivers & Water Supply Commission, Melbourne. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Son. Contains description of buildings. Has a loose page of Additional Plant to be sold at the Lauriston Reservoir Auction on 17/9/1941. Also has two black and white photos, the first one of the Lauriston Reservoir showing the concrete bank during construction and the other, a Section of Residential Area. In the background is the bank and a tower each side of the bank.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - lauriston reservoir, state rivers & water supply commission, j h curnow & son, j l jamieson & co, r g knight, e d shaw, h h c williams, hon a a dunstan, cambridge press -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE
Auction catalogue with bright yellow front page with brown tape binding. Sale is due to the completion of works on the Australian National Animal Health Laboratory (A.N.A.H.L.), John Holland (Constructions) Pty. Ltd. They sold surplus Construction Equipment and Site Buildings. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue, john holland (const) pty ltd, australian national animal health laboratory, j h curnow & son pty ltd -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION - ROCK ART INTERNATIONAL
Two page catalogue and information about the Shona Sculpture made by the Shona people in the heart of Zimbabwe. The auction was held at the Shamrock Hotel on Sunday 28th June, '98 by Curnow Dyett, Auctioneers of Bendigo. A picture of two giraffes is on the front page. The second page has information about the Sculptures and Steve Davies who procured the art directly from the Shona people. There are pictures of the sculptures on this page. Page 3 has the lot numbers and their name. Page 4 is a yellow copy of page 1.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction - rock art international, curnow dyett, ian dyett, shona sculpture, steve davies, rock art international, rockefellers, rothschilds, prince charles, bob hawke, janet jackson -
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Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - COMMONWEALTH DISPOSALS COMMISSION
Two copies of Auction Catalogue for an auction sale of Machine tools, pressed, electric furnaces and General equipment at the No. 2 Store, Cordite Avenue Maribyrnong held on Thursday, 27th June, 1946. Page 1 contains a Special Notice. Page 2 Conditions of Sale Pages 3 to 16 contains photos of presses and lots up to 103. There are five photos of presses. £, S, & D columns down the page beside the lot numbers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - commonwealth disposals commission 27/6/1946, j h curnow & son pty ltd, j l jamieson & co, w g wedd, prahan telegraph print -
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Document - St Augustine's Church of England Inglewood 1864-1964, 14/06/1964
St Augustine's was consecrated in June 1864 and the first minister was Rev. H. C. M. Watson.16 Page Booklet celebrating 100 years of the church 1864-1964, program of events, Foreward by the rector, history of the church.religion, lydia chancellor collection, history, church -
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Document - Gair's Melbourne Canvas Goods Catalogue, October 1933
Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.Price List from Gair's Melbourne Canvas Goods Manufacturers 36 Pages: All types of canvas bags and buckets; saddle bags; tents and flys; grass catchers; umbrellas; dust covers; blinds, curtains and awnings; wagon and lorry covers; tennis nets; capenters' aprons; hoses; hammocks; swings; chairs; quoits; sleeping bags; pennants; flags; etc.history, bendigo, abbott collection, gair's melbourne canvas manufacturers -
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Document - F. Collins and Co. Wholesale Price List, 1903
Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.F. Collins and Co. Wholesale Price List 1903; Sporting Equipment/Wear. 4 pageshistory, bendigo, abbott collection -
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Document - The Tanners and Curriers' Journal and Shoe Trade Review, 1/5/1884
Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.The Tanners and Curriers' Journal and Shoe Trade Review London May 1st 1884, Cover and two other pages of the document; wanted Ads; latest trade news. 32 pageshistory, bendigo, abbott collection -
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Document - Francis Chapman, Sons and Deekes - Monthly Circular - Current Prices and Shipping List, 1926
Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.Francis Chapman, Sons and Deekes - Monthly Circular (34th Year of Issue; No.397 - Current Prices and Shipping List January 1926, Castlereagh House, Castlereagh Street Sydney; Australian, New Zealand, South African and General Overseas, Buying Shipping, insurance and Chartering Agents. 35 pageshistory, bendigo, abbott collection, francis chapmen sons & deekes -
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Document - The Australasian Trade Review, Mercantile Shipping Gazette and Manufacturers' Journal, 1887
Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.The Australasian Trade Review, Mercantile Shipping Gazette and Manufacturers' Journal - 60 pages - Front and internal pages shown.history, bendigo, abbott collection, australian trade review -
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Document - The Eagle and Globe Steel Co Ltd Melbourne Stock List, 1924
Joseph Henry Abbott founded the business in 1853 with a store that supplied everyday essential items to those seeking their fortune on the goldfields. The timing and choice of store ensured that he would become a prominent part of the Bendigo business scene. Abbott's next venture was to establish the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street. In 1876, the leather business of T Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J H Abbott & Co.Booklet from the Eagle and Steel Melbourne Stocklist sent to Abbott Supply in 1923; 20 pageshistory, bendigo, abbott collection, eagle and globe steel -
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Document - 257 & 267 View Street Two Terrace house
A miner from the Hustler's Hill mine struck a rich vein of gold and suggested George Lansell should buy all available share and enter into a partnership with him. The resulting fortune allowed the miner to build these substantial cottages of bluestone and named them Mt Pleasant House and View Hill House. They were later known as Bellyache Terrace. No 267 was eventually sold to G H Tatchell, solicitor. It was then bought by his son Charles Tatchell and remained in the family until 1939.A paper detailing the history of the two terrace house at 257 & 267 View Street. 1 Page. view street, house, goldfield -
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Administrative record - The Land Act 1869
The Victorian Parliament passed Land Acts in 1860, 1862 and 1869, which offered settlers land within defined agricultural areas. Settlers paid for half of an allotment on selection at a uniform price of £1 per acre and paid rent on the other half for usually 7 years. By the end of the period, to obtain title to the land, settlers would have had to pay the balance of the purchase price and make certain improvements. (from Wikipedia)Blue book missing front cover, some loose pages. The book contains amendments to the land act 1869. throughout the book there are handwritten notes with names and localitiesRed pen mark at the front Land(?) 869. some of the nameswriten are: Sanderson, O'Brien, H. Jackson, R. Wharton, W. Porter, J. Stewart, Foley and Mortonland act, victorian legislation -
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Administrative record - Prescription Book
Large prescription book, green and red cover. The book has 489 pages. At the front an alphabetical index with the names of the patients and the page number where the prescription is recorded. The main part of the book records the name and number the copy of the prescription and the price. Also 48 scripts dating from the 1940's from various medical practices. Some of the names are: Edgar H. Brotchie Town Hall Pharmacy, Dr J.L.W. Sharland, Dr. John Long, Dr. Philip Goodman.Prescription book on the spine.medical, prescriptions