Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and is designed to encourage tourism. In 1982 - 1985 Bendigo was named Victoria's Premier Town and an official dinner was held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on October 5, 1985.Two large gold coloured medals manufactured to promote the awarding of 'Premier Town' to Bendigo from 1982 - 1985. 0349a,b; Front face is has raised image of poppet head and text, reverse is blank. Front face; Premier Town Advancement Award / Bendigo / Premier Town / Victoria 1982 - 1985city of bendigo, city of bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo awards, city of greater bendigo community groups, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of bendigo premier town 1982-85

Photograph. Carwardine collection, Bendigo Advertiser black and white photograph of Bendigo Easter parade, showing Chinese Dragon Loong circling Alexandra fountain. Written on back 17.7.1947 The Chinese Dragon Bendigo Easter Fair procession held on Easter Monday 1946.Bendigo Advertiserphotograph, streetscape, easter fair, bendigo-history-chinese-easter fair

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Early Days: Hargreaves street, Bendigo. (Photo-Painting supplied by Bush's stores circa 1909). The clip is in a foldernewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Joan O'Shea Collection. Buff Coloured Booklet City of Bendigo. 150th anniversary of Bendigo 1850s to 1950s. Image on cover coat of arms for City of Bendigo underneath word progress, left hand side horse, right hand side bullock. History of Bendigo: From Sheep Run to Provincial City in 100 years. Map of Bendigo and Surrounds Railways, Water Courses & Storage, Power, Municipal Boundaries & Land Available for Industry. Municipal District Creation 1855, Borough Proclamation 1863, Proclaimed City 1871, Area: 7992 Acres Population as of last census City of Bendigo 28,722, City of Bendigo and adjacent Urban Areas 36,909. City of Bendigo Map, The Past Prior to 1850. Icons of Bendigo The Bendigo base Hospital,Law Courts & Post Office, Primary Schools, Housing, Industry including Butter Production, Poultry Farming, Livestock Sales & Tomato Growing, Slaughter House & ordnance factory. The Present Recreation Photos: Bendigo Bowling Club, Queen Elizabeth Oval, Municipal Lawn Tennis Courts The Future of Bendigo, Bendigo Photographs From The 1950s,Cambridge Press Bendigobendigo, history, progress of bendigo 1850s on.

Plaques were held by Bill Jeffers VX52782 (Rat of Tobruk) Bendigo Sub Branch. Donated to the Soldiers Memorial Museum Bendigo by his wife Jean after he passed away. Refer 147 for Bills service details.Rats of Tobruk Association commemorative plaques. .1) Rats of Tobruk Assoc. Bendigo plaque, copper relief of kangaroo with banners above and below with crown above. .2) Battle of Tobruk 50th anniversary plaque, copper relief, same design as .1..1 "Rats of Tobruk 1941 Association Bendigo Vic" .2 "50th Anniversary Sydney NSW April 1991"societies-service clubs, military history, tobruk

On the 29th July 1962 at about 2.30am fir broke out at the Bendigo Advertiser building. It was two hours by the time the fire was noticed and as a result the building, all its equipment, paper stores and files were beyond saving. In all its history the "Advertiser" had never missed an edition and this was no exception. An emergency edition was printed in Echuca and other regional papers assisted with printing until the "Advertiser" equipment could be replaced.Copy (excerpt) of Bendigo Advertiser newspaper, dated Monday 30th July 1962 8 pages Main article on Page 1 concerns a fire at the plant & premises of The Bendigo Advertiser newspaper, bendigo advertiser

Newspaper cutting (Bendigo Advertiser 13/12/2011) re retirement of Dean Peta Sherlock from St Paul's Bendigo. Includes coloured photo.Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, peta sherlock, st pauls anglican church

In 3098.1 from L-R are John Pritchard and Graeme Rodier. Jeff Wilson is in 3098.2. Both photographs are connected to Adult Learning TAFE and CEP. These photographs were taken at the Curriculum and Technology in Schools workshop held in Bendigo, Victoria in October 1987. Eighty rural primary schools were involved including many from East Gippsland. From the Snowy River Mail; " A large number of technologies was......demonstrated at the conference. Participants were given hands on experience with audio and computer conferencing, CD Rom. an Invicon booth ( individual video console (INVICON) enables any teacher to produce short, relevant teaching videos for individual pupils without assistance), packet radio, videodisk, robotics and many more...." This is a pictorial record associated with education in Orbost.Two black / white photographs of two men seated at a desk with computers. The man on the right is holding a phone.education-east-gippsland tecnology

Newspaper article from Bendigo Advertiser, August 2nd. 2014, regarding outbreak of World War 1 centenary and overview of Murrray Poustie's book 'The First Contingent'. The City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo District RSL, Chris Earl, Terry Karamaloudis Cliff Richards.Bendigo Advertisermilitary, world war 1, declaration of war

Black & white photograph of Camp Hill primary school, Gaol and Bendigo High school taken from poppet head by Bendigo Advertiser. From Carwardine collection. Carwardine.W.H. Soap & Soda Crystal works Charleston Road Bendigo (Sands& McDougall 1907-1908)Bendigo Advertiserphotograph, streetscape, bendigo, bendigo-history-gaol-schools

Newspaper cutting (Bendigo Advertiser 'Weekender' 25/5/2002) re Jayne Sutherland. Jayne born Bendigo; schooled at Epsom Primary and Flora Hill High before Bendigo Senior Secondary School (1990/910. Works in biological sciences (details in article).Bendigo Advertiserperson, individual, jane sutherland, epsom primary, flora hill high school

Bendigo Birney tram No. 30 leaving Charing Cross for Quarry Hill, taken after tram has passed, on 3-12-1961. Tram fitted with lights and warning stripes. Passing Ezywalkin stores. Shows stone sets in pavement. Has Quarry Hill destination. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on 'K.S.Kings etc.' and in blue ink, 'K(k)(359), 1/250 f4, 3/12/61, Bendigo Birney 30, Charing Cross'tramways, trams, bendigo, birney, tram 30

Two pages, advertisements from Bendigo Advertiser, 26.8.1967 and 10.6.67, glued on. Articles detail open days of Historical & Mining Museum, next Eaglehawk Town Hall, bus tour ' Bendigo Mining' (Houlden's Bus Tours) and a Bendigo gold mining areas tour. Mr. R.W. Birrell is mentioned as a speaker at the monthly meeting in July 1967, speaking on the history of the Bendigo School of Mines.Bendigo Advertiserbendigo, mining, bendigo historical society

Portrait: sepia coloured photo of baby sitting on ornate cane chair. Baby is wearing white lace over over garment, with long-sleeved garment underneath. Written on back of photo in fountain pen 'Freddie Hickson Age ten months' On bottom of photo Alan Spicer Williamson Street, Bendigo. Information provided with photos: Frederick George Hickson born 1884, Toolleen, Victoria. Father Edward George, mother Lucy MaryAnne Aylett, married 1879 in Kerry. Frederick died 1942, Heathcote, aged 86. Edward George Hickson, born 1837, father James, mother Barbara Godfrey, died 1915 Toolleen aged 78. Frederick George Hickson married Rose Victoria Louise Osborne in 1913. Rose Osborne born 1889 Raywood, father Louis, mother Margaret Ann Carmen. Children of Frederick and Rose : Edward George born 1914, Long gully. Margaret Lucy born 1916 Bendigo.Sepia coloured portrait of young male adult dressed in three piece suit, wing collar and tartan print tie. On bottom of photo : D. Mendelfsohn, View St., Bendigo. Photo likely to be Frederick Hickson as a young male adult. See information on 1632.2D. Mendelfsohn, View St., Bendigoperson, individual, frederick george hickson, toolleen, hickson

These five photographs of the Komori Newkoni Printing Press were probably taken circa 1980s in Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. The photos are not annotated except for .4P. The Komori Newkoni Printing Press was a four-colour offset press. It was one of the replacements for the George Mann Printing Presses, however improvements to productivity were not realised as it was unreliable, was very cramped between decks and there were safety concerns for the operators. This lithographic printing machine built by Komori Printing Machinery Co., Ltd in Japan. The press was in service at the Army Svy Regt from 1975 to the 1980s.This is a set of photographs of the Newkoni Komori Printing Press operational at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1980s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Terry Winzar, Lithographic Squadron .2) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Roy Hicks, Lithographic Squadron .3) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, L to R: unidentified, Kim Reynolds, unidentified (x3), John ‘Flash’ Anderson, Lithographic Squadron .4) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, Per Andersen, Lithographic Squadron .5) - Photo, black & white, c1980s, John ‘Flash’ Anderson, Lithographic SquadronInscriptions and markings .1 to .5 – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, printing, litho

Bendigo's Cenotaph by Dacre Smyth 1988. Bendigo's War Memorial in the city centre is a half size replica of the famous Cenotaph in London. Some 4-1/2 metres high, the Bendigo RSL President described it as the best country Memorial in Australia during its rededication just before ANZAC Day 1988 following its extensive refurbishment. It had first been dedicated in June 1957 and it is normally flood lit at night. It is not known for sure when the painting was donated to the Bendigo RSL but it was hanging in the Foyer years before the Soldiers Memorial Institute became a Museum in 1998. Frame - Light timber, gold trim, no glass. Original coloured oil painting of the Cenotaph, Bendigo in foreground with Charing Cross buildings & fountain in the background. Label black print on gold bottom centre: "Bendigo's Cenotaph" Rear of painting hand written in black felt pen & black ink: "History of the Cenotaph by Dacre Smyth, 1988" cenotaph, bendigo, painting, brsl, smirsl

Those bagdges were produced for the 1991 Centenary. Large badge (3) produced for the 1991 Centenary.centenary, burnley college, 1991

A box with a picture of men and women on the front. It contains 2 folders of newspaper cuttings. (1) A series of 'Bendigo Advertiser' newspaper cuttings under the heading of 'Woman on Bendigo' 1956-1957. Also contains a few cuttings all relating to Bendigo 1932 - 1960 and from 'Bendigo Advertiser' and 'Table Talk.' 1932 - 1960. (11) 'Press pictures of Bendigo Women and their Work.' 'Bendigo Advertiser,' 1956 - 1967.Women on Bendigo and Paper Snapsperson, individual, women, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo, women, 'women on bendigo, ' 'paper snaps, ' pioneer women of bendigo, ' female, individual

Refer to Service of Harry Burrell "MM". Cats 290, 297.2P, 298.4.This is four pages of glossy paper folded and bound with two staples. It has photos and historical articles. The front cover has a purple and red vertical stripe on RHS. Top centre is the Crest of City of Bendigo. The words printed in blue - City of Bendigo presents an "Address of Honor to the Northern Victorian Regiment, 38 inf Battalion. There is the badge of 38 Bn at bottom followed with words: - Queen Elizabeth Oval Bendigo 24 August 1958.38th battalion, bendigo, souvenir

Original cardboard backing board of photos on the Beehive Honour Roll 1914-1919. Refer Cat No 4978P for the restored Beehive Bendigo Honour Roll.Eight (8) cardboard backing of photos on original Beehive Honour Roll, various sizes.ww1, photographs, beehive stotre

Plans drawn up by architects Keogh and Austin of Bendigo in 1906 for the Catholic church St Arnaud. The church was completed without its tower and spire. st arnaud, catholic church, architectural plan.

These photographs were most likely taken in 1965, on possibly two separate occasions of an Australian Army General’s visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. As there are no annotations on the photos, the exact date and the names of the Generals are unknown. Some RASvy personnel are positively identified. The technical tour included the photogrammetric and printing areas of the Regiment. The newly introduced Wild B8 stereo plotter featured in photo .2P and the M.A.N. Ultraman 3 Offset printing press probably featured in the background of photos .3P and .5P.This is a set of photographs of a visiting Australian Army General’s technical tour of the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) Photo, black & white, c1965. L to R: unidentified General, CAPT Carol Castor .2) Photo, black & white, c1965. L to R: unidentified, unidentified General, Director Survey - COL Don Macdonald AM, CO – LTCOL Frank Buckland OBE .3) Photo, black & white, c1965. L to R: 2LT Dennis Puniard, unidentified, unidentified General, CAPT Reg Smith, MAJ Don Ridge, WO1 Aub Harvey .4) Photo, black & white, c1965. L to R: CAPT Reg Smith .5) Photo, black & white, c1965. L to R: WO2 Ken Rich, unidentified General, MAJ Bill Howarth.1 to .5 - annotated “Visit by General”royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, printing, air survey

The presentation was from The Bendigo Council to the Northern Victorian Regiment - 38th Infantry Battalion in relation to it's 100th Anniversary of being formed. It was at the Queen Elizabeth Oval on 28th Aug 1958. 16 page white booklet. On front is the Bendigo City emblem, document titles, Regiment Emblem, Date and location. Booklet is a souvenir program. Red and Purple line (Council colours) running down the side of the page. Contents include list of Councillors, Description of Event, Order of Ceremony, History of Regiment, Battle Honours and a brief history of Bendigo.Cover has City of Bendigo emblem and the words "Presents "An Address of Honor" to the Northern Victorian Regiment, 38th Infantry Battalion.38th battalion, 100 year anniversary

Black, white, sepia prints & orange promotional brochure for Bendigo Seven folds brochure front - "Bendigo --- the Golden Heart of Victoria" - six local attractions reverse - "Bendigo --- City of Industrial Potential" - six of the city's assetsCambridge Press - Bendigo

General district street, business and services directory aimed less at the tourist market and more at the Bendigo and Eaglehawk population. Includes advertising. Index is extensive and includes services such as child care centres, cemeteries, theatres and schools.Thirty two page, printed and bound street and business directory for Bendigo, Eaglehawk and district. Grey card front cover with grey cardboard back cover. Printed in red and black ink. Includes Index for trades, streets and services such as banks, baths, sporting clubs and police stations. Majority of content is text and advertising and the only map included in the publication is printed inside the back cover.The Street Finder / for the municipalities of / Bendigo, Eaglehawk / & District. city of greater bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo community groups, city of greater bendigo tourism, borough of eaglehawk, making a nation exhibition