Handwritten coloured certificate presented to Mr. John Ellison expressing gratitude for his work in establishing a Water Trust for the town of Axedale. Signed by John A Colvin and W J Burns on behalf of the Axedale Progress Association. Includes illustrations of Axedale and the bridge over the Campaspe River. Undated. removed from frame for storage. Certificate enclosed in a cardboard frame (3 cm) Aileen and John Ellison Collection.john ellison, axedale progress association, axedale water trust

Soft cover booklet entitled ' Bendigo, Camera Pictures - Victorian Centenary Issue 1934-1935'. 20 pages of B&W photos of Bendigo's buildings, parks and gardens, statues etc. Text by B. Mundy. Illustrates the progress of the City of Bendigo from 1857 to 1934. Produced and published by The Campbell Press and Bolton Bros, Bendigo. Handwritten on front cover 'Mrs Arthur Chambers, Ravensthorpe, WACampbell Press, Bolton Bros, B.Mundy

Document. Greeting Cards. Beige coloured card with Best Wishes at the top. The B & W are red, getting darker as the colour goes to the bottom. Rest of the letters are black, All are edged ing gold. On the lower left is a country scene with a house, sketched in black. On the right is Christmas Greetings and all Good Wishes for a Happy New Year from (printed in black) Mr & Mrs Martin (written in black ink.)Raphael Tuck & Sonsperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards, mr & mrs martin

Document. Malone Collection. Small greenish card with a gold frame with holly on the surface. There are two bells with holly and a little brown & orange bird at the top and two more little birds flying away from the bells. There is a gold rope hanging from the top of the frame and looped beneath the bell. Underneath is printed: Winged Wishes (The W's are printd in red.) On the left is a light olive coloured ribbon tied in a bow.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated Sept 19 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Wm. Rowe or Bearer the sum of £8/10/0 for Sect. Salary Com? 166 4/2 ? On account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed RE? Wm. Rowe 19/9 77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, james w long, wm rowe

Formal photograph of four rows of school children sitting and standing upon stools with centre bottom row child holding blackboard reading 'Golden Square State School, Grade 4. One of nine photo's relating to WG Dahl. Biro caption 'Bottom Row Uncle Cyril' is not contemporary with photograph and probably refers to W G Dahl relative . Early 20 th century approx date.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Scythe Blade. Remains of two yellow paper labels. One label contains 'Trade Mark W.A. TYZACK & CO LTD. SHEFFIELD' The other contains 'PATENT UNBREAKABLE POINTED SCYTHE' This scythe has an advantage over any other scythe, as The Point cannot be broken in stony or rough ground' An embossed stamp on The scythe has the words 'W. A. TYZACK & Co. Ltd. Stella Works, Sheffield.

Four pinned Union Bank of Australia payment slips dated 17th June 1926 issued to Norman Howell, E M W Watson, & Mrs Harriet E Richmond. Also pinned One Bank of Australasia Melbourne payment slip dated Jun 1926 for credit of Francis Investment Co Pty Ltd. Covering handwritten note states, re 77th Divi 16 /7/ 26bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, norman howell , e m w watson, mrs harriet e richmond. cohns 77th dividend.

1st Quarterly Bulletin produced of Kimberley Region stories and events in Victoria of the time. Bulletins produced until Distribution to This is the 1st Bulletin produced by Victorian Section relating to Corporate and historical significanceSmall 12 page A5 printed book. Journal articles from President, Annual meeting, Obitiuary Malcolm Moore,Guest Speaker W. A. Minister, Admiralty Gulf - Mitchell Plateau, Wyndham-Kununurra, RFDS Operations in the Kimberley,Man Lost on Drysdale River, Profile A.S. McLaughlan, Country Women's Association/ West Kimberley Air Branch, Donations 01/10/69-31/01/70 bulletin, newsletter, rfds victorian section, kimberley region, donations

Music book - blue cloth cover with black embossed leaf pattern on the top and bottom. Text on cover: Choral Praise - 217 Tunes and Anthems. Edited by John Burnham, Complete Volume. First and third lines printed in gold, second and fourth lines printed in black. Text on spine: Choral Praise - Complete Volume. The publisher is W. Nicholson & Sons, LTD. The book is constructed from cardboard and paper.

Letter to Mr Alex J Hamilton from Frank S Wright requesting elocution lessons for the son of Mr W Baldwin of Castlemaine. Envelope addressed to Alex J Hamilton, Elocutionist, Bendigo. Envelope has two ink drawings on the front 1. A comical man in a top hat 2. A bearded man in a battered hat. The envelope has a red 1d stamp in the top right hand corner.

Early panorama of Daylesford circa 1900 with views of Wombat Hill from Western Avenue. Taken by J. J. Crawford of Mitiamo late resident of Daylesford.A unique early view of Daylesford showing large areas of vacant land pre modern development.2 B&W photos forming panorama of Daylesford township, looking South East to Wombat Hill & beyond with many buildings clearly visible. 3 women/girls in foreground. Circa 1900. Mounted on 2 pieces of cardboard, stuck together by sewing red fabrick onto mounting boards. Taken at western Avenue by J. J. Crawford of Mitiamo Victoria photographic studio a late resident of Daylesford. J.J. Crawford Mitiamo (Stamp) Donated to Daylesford & District Historical Society by (J.J. Crawford Mitiamo) (late of Daylesford) D13wombat hill, town views, clothing

Leather bound book. The cover is sculpted cardboard with burgundy leather, heavily gilt embossed with pictures and text. The edges of the front and back covers are bevelled and gilt embossed. Silk endpapers at front with marbled endpapers at back. Numerous coloured illustrations, b/w illustrations. Bi-lingual in English and German. Abridged Bible text, as it is a travelling saleman's copy. Some blank ruled pages for subscribers details.Numerous family Births and Deaths noted, from 1850 to 1977. Various photos and tokens under the 'Family Portraits' pages at the rear.bible, family bible, saleman, travelling representative, family history, births, deaths, register, gilt embossing

Mr and Mrs Chamings nee Eliza Harris Great Western B/W photo Studio Ornate arches and pillars background chairs and fire screen. Left Mr Chamings Wearing a three piece suit. Corsage in lapel. Fob watch chain across waistcoat. Mrs Camings wearing dark travelling dress. flat beribboned hat. drop necklace. belt. Heart bar brooch. hold folded umbrella in gloved hand both posing in front of chair.Front: Stawell Photographic Co., Main Street, Close Railway. C. Hewitt, Manager. Reverse: Mr and Mrs. Chamings nee Eliza Harris. Stamp Stwell Photographic Co. Close Railway Station C. Hewitt, Manager.stawell

B&W photo of Australian champion steeplechaser, Mosstrooper, with his owner and trainer, Robert Gustavius "Gus" Powell, in the saddle. Gus is wearing a pale hat and a light-coloured suit and is carrying a whip. He has a pipe in his mouth. He was a personal friend of William Hermon Snr. The photo may have been taken in Lysterfield. There is a large cleared area with what appear to be low hills in the background.

Yields information about damage to tramcars from the use of electrical braking., Yields information about damage to tramcars from the use of electrical braking.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Manager Ballarat to the Superintendent with a copy to the Depot Foreman, titled "Tramway - Motor Pinions". Concerned about recent damage to pinions, due to "unwarranted use of electrical means of braking". Should only be used in training, emergency. Examples of damaged pinions to be shown to motorman. Dated 22-8-1961 Signed H W Linakertrams, tramways, motormen, motors, damage, training, repairs, braking

Yields information about the type of lights or lamps used in trams., Yields information about the type of lights or lamps used in trams.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Branch Manager to Works Superintendent with a copy to the Depot Foreman, titled "Tramcar Lighting" dated 15/6/1960. Reports on the conversion from 6 lamps in series to 5 lamps and the use of 100V lamps was giving a greatly reduced life. Proposing to use only 110V lamps from now on. Signed H W Linakertrams, tramways, tramcars, lights, electrical equipment

Item in the Melbourne Herald Sun newspaper, 25/1/1996 that the State Government had pledged excess W class trams to a planned Ballarat Tramway. Reports on the public meeting on the previous Tuesday, comments on proposals. Notes comments by Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner City of Ballarat, Public Transport Minister Alan Brown. Written by Claire Heaney. Has the newspaper details and date taped alongside item.trams, tramways, feasibility study, w-class trams, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Photo of SEC Ballarat Tram No. 31 at Grenville St. and Sturt St stop. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Sturt St. W". Photo shows the MMTB style shelter at this stop, with Thomas Jewellers shop in the background and other buildings along the south side of Sturt St. Note the two trams in the City Loop. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses August 1971.On back of slide in blue ink "N31 Ballarat / Lower Sturt St. " and in bottom left hand corner in black ink "P. Moses".tramways, trams, sturt st, grenville st, shelters, tram stops, tram 31

Yields information about Ballarat tramways financials during the 1950's.Letter, typed on one quarto sheet, from SEC Ballarat Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 13/12/1961, providing a print of old Bendigo trams - toast rack and combination trams and providing information on annual losses for Ballarat for the years 1950 to 1961 and the passengers carried. Has the initials HWL:LRT, signed H. W. Linaker as Manager. The paper has a Burnie Bond watermark. trams, tramways, tramcars, ballarat, financial statements

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of 26 in Moorabool St, Geelong. Tram has the destination of North. Printed on Kodak Velox paper. No date given, but c1940. In the background is building for W. T. Wiggs Pty Ltd sports store, F. G. H Ritchie Queensland Insurance and Berger's Paints On rear in ink "Geelong Tramways No. 26, Ex M&MTB made into 1 man car, 3 in service 24, 25, 26"trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, tram 26

Bendigo Competitions Society in conjunction with Bendigo Bands Group under V.B.L. patronage and rules. Bendigo City Hall, Saturday 16th June 1990, solo and parties sections. Adjudicator: Mr. S. Sokolowski. Strathdale Community Centre, Sunday 17th June, brass band contest. Adjudicators: Mr. D, Trottman, Mr. K. Morgan, Mr. W. Dyason, Mr. S. Sokolowski. Four pages.entertainment, music, bendigo competitions

Wooden racquet with a blue painted throat, and a yellow painted stem. Inscription featured across both sides of the racquet: HAWTHORNE/MEDALIST/M/W/SPEED FLEX/FIBRE FACE. Inscription around the inside of the base of the racquet head: MADE IN BELGIUM. Decal inscription across the crown on obverse: STRATA-BOW. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ribbon, Fibreglass, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis

A Wilson Speed Flo racquet, with 'SUPER-FLEX SHAFT', red painted throat and shaft, black-painted shoulder undersides, perforated black leather grip, and white cloth butt cover with red-stitched 'W' trademark. Inscription: WILSON/SPEED FLO/SPEED FLEX/FIBRE FACE. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Adhesive tape, Paint, Ink, String, Cloth, Ribbontennis

A Wilson Famous Player Series, Don Budge Super Stroke tennis racquet. Shaft features a decal head and neck illustration of Budge. Base of head features Wilson logo in banner device behind 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features four-leaf clover perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Adhesive tape, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Plastic, Paint, Stringtennis

A Wilson 'T2000' metal tennis racquet, with double shaft; yellow plastic shaft casing and silver whipping. Handle wrapped with grey non-original grip tape. Net anchored to metal wire wrapped around head frame. Yellow plastic butt cap with white label featuring 'W' logo in red. Materials: Metal, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylon, String, Adhesive label, Rubbertennis