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Domestic Object - JAMES TAYLOR COLLECTION: TAYLOR WRITING BOX
Taylor collection - Wooden writing box with mother of pearl inlay, purple velvet covered writing slope, compartments for pens, ink bottles, etc, brass lock & hinges.Contains 3 wooden pens with nibs of assorted sizes, a small cardboard box with sticks of coloured waxpersonal effects, containers, writing box -
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Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Account from William mann to Court King of the Forest, dated Jany 30/72, for writing name on Respect Board 7/6 and on Scarf 8/0. Total 15/6. Received ? Mann written across the paper.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william mann -
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Domestic Object - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: LEAD WRITING PENCIL
Propelling lead writing pencil nickel plated top, bottom and pocket clip. Ainslie Whiskey in gold writing impressed on side. Bakelite body. Provenance Cohns Bros Victoria Brewery Bendigo. Estimated age 1920.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
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Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Account from William Mann,dated July 18th/71 for writing name on respect Board 7/6. Signed by Thomas Exeter, C.R.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william mann, thomas exeter -
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Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written in purple ink and dated June 7?/77. Letter refers to Doctors Fees. A lot of illegible writing. Signed by Alfred Clear.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court sherwood, alfred clear -
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Document - GRANT DAVIS COLLECTION: EDWIN DAVIS BIOGRAPHICAL TIMELINE
GRANT DAVIS collection -Edwin Davis Biographical Timeline.Foolscap pages x 8 .Black and white photo of Edwin ? On the front page with writing in Biro - .Edwin Davis born Shoreditch Middlesex London 4.3.1830 Died White Hills 1.10.1874 .He was one of a family of ten children .and sailed to Australia in 1852 on board the Roxburgh Castledocument -
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Photograph - BENDIGO HOSPITAL 1975: CONSTRUCTION
black and white image: shows semi-circular pit, brick walls held up with metal uprights and braces. Brickwork appears to be very old. Two men standing on LH side of image, at bottom of pit, wearing hard hats, overalls. Bottom of pit has concrete floor ( new ? ) on LH side. On back of image: 30 May 1975. Unabkle to read writing : Wr, Y,C, ?bendigo, buildings, hospital, bendigo, hospital -
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Document - JAMES TAYLOR COLLECTION: TAYLOR ASSORTED ITEMS
Taylor collection - assorted items including embroidery patterns, envelopes, letter seals, lease agreement found in wooden writing box along with other papers relating to Taylor family.person, individual, taylor -
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Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Account written on a piece of blue paper, dated April 24 1872 for writing 3 letters on window over letter Box. Cost 2/-. Signed - Settled Geo Palmer 10/10/72.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, aof society, geo palmer -
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Book - ON TARGET, 1943
Hard cover book with dustjacket titled On Target, written and illustrated by men of the front line forces with the American and Australian Ack-Ack brigade in N.Guinea. Grey cover with yellow dustjacket and red writing showing illustrations of artillery guns and logo of American Australian brigade, containing black and white photographs and cartoons. Published by Angus and Robertson Ltd Sydney printed by Halstead Press Sydney.books, military, australian -
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Book - THE SUNDAY AT HOME, 1898
Pethard collection, hard cover book of short stories titled The Sunday at Home, published by the Religious Tract Society London, printed by William Clowes & Sons London, green cover with gold plate & black writing, contains black & white plus some colour illustrations. Inscription inside front cover reads, to Mr G.A.Pethard from the children of the Kyneton Wes Sunday School ? Blencowe Superintendent H.H.Reeves Secretary Nov 15th 98Religious Tract Society London, printed buy William Clowes & Sons London.books, albums -
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Photograph - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: RAILWAY TUNNEL SINGLE LINE
RAILWAYS COLLECTION -black and white Photo of the entrance to a Railway Tunnel (appears to be the Big Hill Tunnel) single line -writing on the back states -North Side.photograph, landscape -
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Memorabilia - Commemoration Mug
"Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense :- This is the motto of the Order of the Garter. In the Anglo-Norman dialect of Old Norman French, this motto translated means, "Shame on anyone who thinks evil of it". This in turn is accepted as meaning to think good and positive thought about others because negative thoughts will have a negative effect on yourself.White mug with blue writing - The Commemoration of the 60th year of the reign of Queen Victoria 1837 - 1897 written above Photo of Queen Victoria in center famed by Honi- Soit- Qui-Mal-Y-Pense. Written On back - Born May 24th 1819. Ascended the throne June 20th 1837 Married Feb 10th 1840 Completed the Longest reign June 20th 1897.CTM Trademark Estab 1762queen victoria, queen victoria 60th year -
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Card - Twinning Bush Trefoil Guild
The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.White rectangular Card with red border and blue and black writing- ISGF - AISG - Record of Twinning- Merle Bush Trefoil Guild Victoria Australia is twinned with Canadian Trefoil Guild South Shore 1986girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, canadian trefoil guild south shore 1986, isgf, aisg, twinning -
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Education kit - GOLDEN SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: SCHOOL WRITING SLATES
Two wooden edged school writing slates. [a] Cracked example without evidence of use. [b] R C Hadderton roughly inscribed into wooden edge of slate. Lines scratched across slate. Numerous letters inscribed into wooden edge.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school -
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Book - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: POLICY & CURRICULUM
Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Policy & Curriculum. Light blue/grey cover with black printing and black picture of the school. Part A. Subjects covered are: Organization and Procedures; Visual Perception - Preparatory Year; Word Structure; Preparatory Written Expression; Writing; Reading Program; Art/Craft Program; Science, and Social Studies; Bound copy of 63 pages.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no 1189 policy & curriculum -
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Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: EXAMINATION REGISTER 1920
Examination register 1920, school no. 1189, Golden Square, Grade 6. Contains description of exams given to grade 6 students, with comments regarding the overall curriculum program and marks of the students in reading, writing, arithmetic and history.Education Department Victoria, A.C. Brooks Government Printer Melbourne.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, golden square grade 6, school 1189 -
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Book - PAINTED WORDS, 2006
2006 Painted Words, an anthology of work by professional writing and editing students at Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, soft cover book of 126 pages with black and white illustrations, printed by Griffin Press.books, collections, art & literature -
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Document - LITERATURE
Lydia Chancellor, collection,various Newspaper clippings tennis,/ 3CV Tennis -envelope with black and white photos regarding the of medical equipment by the 3CV Tennis Association Bendigo -Lydia Chancellor -Hon -Sec - / A paper covered booklet containing Sonnets ( printed in Durban ) titled - 'A Passing Cheer,-( Second Crop ) - For the Aussies of The Second World War -From the Long-Ago 'Durban Signaller ' ( Dated 15.3.1942 ) There is a fountain pen note on the front page as follows 'To the Members Golden Square Branch ( R.S.S. & L.T.A.?) - greetings & best wishes from Ethel Campbell dated 1942 ( The Durban Signaller' Writing name for: Ethel Campbell ) The back page has a Sonnet and a note to -Diggers visiting Durban giving Ethel's address . / Included is a 1942 brown coloured paper covered booklet of Sonnets titled - 'When the diggers touched at Durban 1915 - 1920,' ANZACS, this includes literature, poetry, Australian poetry,The booklet was printed in Durban . Written in ink on the front is -'Cheerio ! To the last war Digger Golden Square Branch // There are four four poem cards with illustrations on the front and back - the artist appears to be Dennis AdamsPOETRY AND ARTICLESaustralia, culture, literature, lydia chancellor collection, collection, tennis, 3cv tennis association bendigo, war, world war ii, soldiers, world war i, 'second brigade monthly notes, ' 'a passing cheer, ' 'when the diggers touched at durban 1915 - 1920, ' anzacs, literature, poetry, australian poetry, current affairs, news, photos, entertainment, writing -
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Photograph - W.G. DAHL PHOTO SERIES
Formal photograph of five rows of children with centre bottom row child holding writing slate reading GS 1189 (Golden Square Primary School 1189) underlined roman numeral '5' . Biro caption 'Middle row 8th Mum' not contemporary with photograph exposure and probably refers to W G Dahl relative.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
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Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LETTER FROM A. COMMANS
Lettercard, grey with red writing, one penny stamp image printed thereon, from A. Commans, Bald Rock, 7/2/93, re cheque being posted on Friday or Saturday. Red one penny stamp image at the top of the document .business, legal, a. commans -
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Book - LOYAL DARLING LODGE
Foolscap size cardboard covered book with blue lined pages. Inside front cover handwritten calligraphic writing 'Loyal Darling Lodge' Wesleyan School Room, California Gully. Handwritten minutes of meetings dating from April 24th 1872- 75.bendigo, institutions, loyal darling lodge -
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Book - LOYAL DARLING LODGE CASH BOOK 1880-92
Faded red leather bound grey cardboard cover book with faded gold printed lettering 'Cash Book' on binding. White lined foolscap size pages. Handwritten calligraphic writing on inside page. Loyal Darling Lodge Juvenile Order of Odd Fellows. Opened at the Wesleyan School Room ,California Gully September 28th 1880. Birth dates of young members with names. Entry dates range from 1880- 92.bendigo, institutions, loyal darling lodge -
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Book - LOYAL DARLING LODGE MINUTE BOOK 1875
Leather bound book with Minute Book printed in gold lettering on binding. Calligraphic ink writing on front page states 'Minute Book of the 'Loyal Darling Lodge' March 10th 1875. 1883 last entry.bendigo, institutions, loyal darling lodge -
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Document - CAMBRIDGE PRESS COLLECTION: WRITING PAD
Writing pad with white cover and blue monogram on the front. The monogram is oval (vertical) with a T inside a C and printed around the edge is: Per Ardua Ad Astra. Bendigo. Writing pad contains a blotter and the pages are line with a margin on the left. Each page has the monogram printed at the top. Paper is watermarked.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, writing pad -
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Machine - CHECKWRITER: PROTECTOGRAPH
A Mechanical Cheque Writing Machine. A Brand label on the machine includes 'The PROTECTORGRAPH CHECKWRITER' manufactured by TODD PROTECTROGRAPH Co. , Rochester , N.Y., USA. There is a RED Number included with the figures 657908.. It is approximately 45cm long and 12 cm high made of cast metal? It has a handle that rotates a set of rollers to apply ink to 'checks' as they progress through the machine In a cardboard Box with the words 'Les Gillies Collection' written on itTODD PROTECTORGRAPH Co. Rochester. NY, USAcommerce, office equipment -
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Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SHORT STORIES
A cardboard folder covered with gift paper with pictures of dogs. Inside are cuttings from magazines which are all dog stories. Magazines include 'The Australian Journal,' 'Mother and Home,' 'Housewife,' 'Homes and Gardens' and 'Modern Woman. 1948-1959.recreations, amusements, short stories, lydia chancellor, collection, short stories, animals, dogs, magazines, literature, recreations, writing, ephemera, entertainment, amusements -
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Domestic Object - DEMI JOHN
Demi John previous catalogue number 83. The upper section is tan in colour and has the words ''PIERCE & PERRY WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BENDIGO'' stamped into the surface. A Bendigo Pottery manufacturer's stamp also appears on the side near the neck. It contains the words ''Bendigo Pottery Co. Epsom.'' The manufacturers' stamp also contains indistinguishable writing that may be the Potter's name? The base daimeter is approximately 15 cm and the height is approximately 25 cm.''PIERCE & PERRY, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BENDIGO'' ''Bendigo Pottery Co. Epsom.''food technology, bottling, demi john -
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Functional object - BOTTLES COLLECTION: HARPER & CLIMAS
Harper & Climas Bottle. Clear glass bottle with neck broken off and missing. Base is 8 cm in diameter. Height is 23 cm. A large amount of writing is moulded into the bottle along with a pictorial representation of a poppet head. The word ''Registered '' is superimposed on the poppet head. Written vertically on either side of the poppet head are the words ''HARPER CLIMAS'' and across the top and below the poppet head are the words ''This bottle is the property of the ALPINE BREWING & CORDIAL COMPANY BENDIGO. Any person using this bottle will be prosecuted.'' On the base of the bottle is a Capital M.''ALPINE BREWING & CORDIAL COMPANY BENDIGO'' ''HARPER CLIMAS'' ''REGISTERED'' ''M''food technology, bottling, cordial bottle -
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Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: TREES
A box with a picture of trees on the front.(Writing on back of box states 'Trees of Williamsburg U.S.A. by Michael Frome .This tree grew when Jesus was born'(from Look Learn 11.8.62 article .Mountain lake in Alberta Canada .Strand on the green near London ). It contains pictures of, and articles about, trees. Sources include, 'The Sun,' 'Illustrated London News,' 'The Australian Women's Weekly' and 'The Australasian Post.' 1937 - 1968.TREESsciences, general, trees, lydia chancellor, collection, natural history, place, trees, botany, sciences