Collection of records of Bendigo and District Old Peoples Welfare Society Inc/ green file folder - written in black Texter pen I.W.C. died 30/12/70 ( Ivy Winifred Chamberlain ) / Units & Chamberlain Estate contents include a copy of a Will, Savings Account Passbook for Bendigo Permanent Building Society BENDIGO AND DISTRICT OLD PEOPLES WELFARE SOCIETY Special Account and Chamberlain Residences Accountdocument, ivy winifred chamberlain

Coloured photograph of Walker Park, Whitehorse Road, Mitcham showing Cricket match in progress with the grandstand in background. Photographed from Dunlavin Road wing (eastern side) looking towards the city. The grandstand is the second on the site which was previously by a timber grandstand - burned down in late 1940's. Photograph also shows location of Nunawading Youth Club now known as Nunawading Gymnastics and Sports Club inc.walker park, cricket, grandstands

BHS CollectionSt Laurence Court (Bendigo) Inc. -Special Edition "Court Circular" V.P. Day front Cover 10 page newsletter to celebrate the 50th anniversay of Victory in the Pacific Day. Page 1 From CRJ (Bob) Layton Page 2-5 Some thoughts for our residents Page 6-7 Photos of V.P. Day celebrations Page 8-10 Some thoughts for our residents history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, st laurence court bendigo, aged care, benetas residential aged care, victory in the pacific vp day

History of Vermont, Victoria - including interviews and photographs dating from European settlement circa 1830, compiled from research over four years to 1987 by Tim Shambrook.Author's note includes acknowledgement to Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. (previously Nunawading). First published 1987; first reprint 1989; second reprint 1994. This is a revised edition printed in 2010.

Established in 1945, the Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division Inc. has a proud history of over 70 years of catering for all who have an interest in the railway history of Victoria. It has a membership of over 500 members throughout Australia and overseas. This item was donated at the Centenary of the Orbost - Bairnsdale Railway exhibition held in Orbost April 2016. This item is a record of the the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. A magazine/booklet titled, NEWSRAIL. It is Vol. 44 Issue 4 dated April, 2016. There is an article on 'Orbost Railway Bridges. The magazine has a cost of $9.50. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of a train passing over the Wairewa trestle bridge on the Bairnsdale - Orbost line.

The Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Inc. is a not for profit charitable organisation providing accommodation for elderly people. It manages a 27 Home retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove Ballarat. Accommodation is offered at significantly below market rates. It has been providing low cost accommodation to the elderly since the 1920s. The Association Council overseas the running of this facility on a voluntary basis. OLD COLONISTS' ASSOCIATION OF BALLARAT. (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) BALLARAT, WEDNESDAY. This association, which was founded in August, 1883, and at first known as the Old Identities' Association, now has a roll of 450 members. The objects of the association are "to aid and assist indigent or suffering old colonists ; to raise a fund, by the voluntary subscriptions of the members and the aid of outside donations, for the purpose of relieving members in sickness and old age; for assisting those in extreme distress, to provide the shelter of a home for old and indigent pioneers of the gold fields, their widows, or anyone connected with the association, and in the event of the death of any member to have his remains decently buried, the association defraying the expenses of the funeral (providing that no funds or property are left by the deceased), and to attend the funeral if so desired by the relatives." The qualifications for member ship are good character and repute, and residence in the colonies for a quarter of a century. For some time the association had no property except the regular subscriptions, but about a year ago they obtained from the Minister of Lands the grant of a very valuable block of land in Lydiard-street, the Crown grant of which they received last week. This block has a frontage of 66ft to Lydiard street, worth at least £100 a foot. The ground was given to the association as a site for them to build a hall upon, and with so valuable an asset they had no difficulty in borrowing at 7 per cent, enough money to construct a hall. For revenue purposes the ground floor of the building has been made into four shops, and the rental from these, judging from the rentals of shops in the vicinity, will not only pay all the interest on the borrowed money, but over £200 a year towards clearing off the principal. The officers of the association are Messrs J. P. Murray, President; J. W. Graham and T. Stoddart, vice presidents; D. Fern, treasurer; and J. Fraser, secretary. The Old Colonists' Hall is an elegant looking building in Lydiard-street, lying between the newly-opened mining exchange and the Commercial Club house, and a few doors north of the Post Office. The style of the facade is classic. The lower portion of the front is constructed of Waurn Ponds stone, forming piers, and the upper portion of brick and cement, the background being tuckpointed. The centre bay is carried by two three quarter columns with Ionic cups, which support a pediment on which is set a cast of the Ballarat coat of arms. The four other bays are supported by pilasters with Corinthian caps mid partly fluted. The entrance is through a spacious circular headed doorway, the keystone of the arch of which bears a sculptured head, in marble, representing that of the president of the Old Colonists' Association here, Mr. John P. Murray. An ample vestibule leads to a wide stone staircase which ends at a spacious landing. The landing has a dome over the centre, with cornice and enrichments, and is lighted from above. The walls round the landing are panelled with marble slabs, which are to be appropriately inscribed in the future. On the first door are the rooms appropriated to the association. The principal of these is a hall 44ft x 33ft and 17ft high. This room is well ventilated and lighted from the back of the building with large windows, and the walls are finished with Keene's cement. The other rooms are committee room, 14ft x 16ft; secretary's, 14ft x 17ft, 6in; kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, &c. The front portion of the first floor is arranged so that it may be let for offices, or utilised for club purposes. Suitable provision has been made throughout for lighting, ventilation, and means of egress. The architect for the edifice is Mr A. G. Legge, of this city, and the contractors are Messrs. Whitelaw and Atkinson, Irving and Glover, Reynolds, and J. Donaldson. The total cost of the building when completed, which will be in a few weeks, will be about £4,000. (The Argus, 10 May 1888)ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, old colonists' association

Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne on 13th October 2023. Torchbearers were supplied with a white uniform, socks and hat to wear during the relay. These are additional commemorative socks produced by the Torch Relay committee (organised by Legacy Australia Inc) and given to Melbourne Legacy.An important part of Legacy's history was the commemoration of its centenary.White socks with Legacy 100 on them and the Torch emblem.torch, relay, centenary

The materials used to build the colonial cupboard have been gathered from various sources and recycled. In those days, it was normal to keep all manner of items 'just in case' they could be repurposed for another item. The brand "Laurel" on one of the wooden panels is from the Mobil Oil company's kerosene. There In the words of the donor, Betty Stone, "Made by Ellis Dale of Latrigg Wangoom, Warrnambool c 1890. The cupboard consists of packing cases stamped with original brand names. One drawer made from a gelignite packing case is of special significance as the Dale family owned a bluestone quarry known as The Dale Bluestone Quarries at Wangoom situated about three miles east of Warrnambool. Ellis Dale, second son of William Dale and Elizabeth (nee Chamberlain) Dale, was born in Wangoom, Warrnambool on 21 November 1860. His father, William Dale, a quarryman from Saddleworth, Yorkshire migrated to Australia in 1852; seven years later - in 1859- he purchased the quarries on twenty acres of land situated in Wangoom at the corner of what is now known as Dales and Aberline Roads. Later, when his two eldest sons, William Jnr and Ellis, reached ten or eleven years of age they worked with their father in the quarries. The work was arduous and dangerous as gelignite was used to blast the bluestone. In 1890 Ellis Dale married Ann Lees, daughter of Lees and Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees of Wangoom, Warrnambool. Initially Ellis and Ann Dale resided in a two roomed bluestone cottage which Ellis built a little further up the hill from his parents' home on the Dale family property. A few years later, in order to accommodate their growing family, additional rooms were added making a spacious, comfortable weatherboard home situated in Dales Road which they named Latrigg. Ellis Dale constructed this cupboard soon after he and Ann first set up home in their little stone cottage in 1890. When the home was rebuilt, the home-made cupboard was moved into the larger kitchen, and although Latrigg was well furnished, it remained in the corner between the kitchen door and the large wood stove where it served its purpose very well as it was used for storing ironing utensils. The lower compartment with the hinged drop-door was designed to store the flat irons which were heated on the wood stove, while the ironing blanket and cover, iron holders and other items were stored in the drawers. The Dale quarrying and contracting business existed in Wangoom, Warrnambool for over eighty years as after William Dale’s death. Ellis Dale together with his son lvor, continued on until he died in 1940. (Note: For additional information please refer to Betty Stone’s book “Pioneers and Places - A History of three Warrnambool Pioneering Families” i.e. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Families)This item is associated with families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the "Pioneers' Register" for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch.Cupboard, rare example of a Colonial Cupboard, wooden. Made by Ellis Dale from packing cases; several brand names are evident inc. Gelignite and Laurel. Cupboard is lined with newspaper and wallpaper. Panels on left side are braced by attaching a metal scraper. Comprises four compartments, three have round wooden handles, lower compartment has a hinged, drop down door. (From the Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Collection)Brands on wooden panels of cupboard include "Gelignite" and "Laurel" (Laurel is a brand of kerosene)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chamberlain, dale, lees, stone, betty stone, warrnambool pioneers, dale bluestone quarries, wangoom, cupboard, colonial cupboard, furniture, gelignite, packing crate, ellis dale, laurel

Victorian Folk Music Club Inc. Calendar 1987, printed on yellow paper. Has dates of dances and workshops for June, July and August, Club Venues, Folk News-Club Items for Sale, date, item and place for a Woolshed Ball, application for membership form, aims of the V.F.M.C. Also contains information on workshops, Dances and Woolshed Balls, Singabout Club, Publications & Reordings, Billabong Band, Other Bands and Membership.clubs, music, bush dance & music club of bendigo, peter ellis collection, victorian folk music club inc calendar 1987, peter ellis, billabong band, elma gardner

The Edison Fireside Phonograph Combination Type A model phonograph was an open horn model. This machine was produced around 1909, just after the introduction of 4-minute record cylinders in 1908.; the selection lever on the front was either 4 or 2-minute choice. This Fireside model has a fluted octagonal horn that attaches to the reproducer on the machine and is suspended by on ring by a horn crane attachment. The phonograph machine is powered purely by mechanical means, winding the crank handle on the side of the machine to start the belt-driven, spring-loaded motor inside. The sound comes from a pre-recorded, vertical cut record cylinder, which slides over the Mandle, a smooth rotating drum. The reproducer, an all-in-one needle, amplifier and speaker, is lowered onto the cylinder, the needle picks up the sound and plays it on the speaker and the attached horn amplifies the sound. The phonograph machine was invented by Thomas Alva Edison in the late 19th century. Edison adopted the idea from the technology of the telegraph machine. He patented the phonograph in early 1878. It was able to record sound and play it back. This amazing invention opened up a whole new world of entertainment, where wax cylinders of pre-recorded sound could be purchased with a wide variety of music and played over and over. The first wax cylinders were white and used a combination of bees' wax and animal fax or tallow. By 1892 Edison was using 'brown wax' cylinders that ranged from cream through to dark brown. The Edison Phonograph Company was formed in 1887 to produce these machines. He sold the company in 1855 to the North American Phonograph Company but bought that company in 1890. He then started the Edison Spring Motor factory in 1895, and the National Phonograph Company in 1896. In 1910 the company became Thomas A. Edison Inc. In 1898 Edison produced the Edison Standard Phonograph, the first phonograph to carry his own trade mark. He began mass producing duplicate copies of his wax cylinders in 1901 using moulds instead of engraving the cylinders. The wax was black and harder than the brown wax. The ends of the cylinders were bevelled so that the title's label could be added. The last phonograph machine to use an external open horn was produced in 1912 due to the much more robust round records being invented. In 1913 Edison started producing the Edison Disc Phonograph. The company stopped trading in 1929.This Edison Fireside Phonograph model is significant for being one of the last models to have an external horn. It is also significant for its connection with the invention of the phonograph, which made music and sound available for domestic enjoyment. It was used for entertainment and education, even teaching languages. It signalled a new era of music that could be reproduced and played anywhere. It is also significant for its short time span of popularity, just a few decades, due to the growing use of records, which gave a much higher quality sound and were more robust.Phonograph; Edison Fireside Phonograph, Combination Type, Model A. It is in a wooden case with a domed lid, metal catches on each side and a folding wooden handle. It has a metal drum and a reproducer mechanism. The metal and wood crank handle starts the machine’s motor. A sliding lever at the front selects the speed for four- or two-minute cylinders. The inscribed plate has the maker, serial number, patents and other information. The reproducer also has an inscription. It has a curved metal open horn attachment. Made in Orange, New Jersey in c.1909. NOTE: the fluted octagonal horn is catalogued separately.Case front, in script, Edison’s early ‘banner’ decal “Edison” On the front of the machine “Thomas A Edison TRADE MARK” On the maker’s plate; "Edison Fireside Phonograph Combination Type" Serial number “14718” Around sound outlet; “C 4076” “REPRODUCER LICENCED FOR USE ONLY ON EDISON PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD BYT.A. EDISON INC.” At the front edge “4 MINUTES 2flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, gramophone, phonograph, music player, entertainment, audio equipment, edison, thomas a edison, horn, phonograph horn, amplifier, audio, sound recording, sound playback, phonograph machine, phonograph cylinder, external horn, edison phonograph company, wax cylinders, sound reproduction, edison spring motor factory, national phonograph company, thomas a. edison inc, crank-operated motor, open horn phonograph, 4 speed, 2 speed

The Certificate relates to The Bendigo RSL/Bendigo District RSL being 100 years old on 28th September 2016. The certificate talks about the Objects of the League and changes over the years. The League itself was formed in 1916. Refer Cat No’s 8000.2, 8019, 8020, 8073P. This item is on display in the Foyer entrance to the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road.Framed Certificate, frame is light brown timber, certificate has a white overlay, the certificate is white background with all print in black, there is a faint background section of the RSL Badge in colour on the left hand side, bottom RH side is a red seal. Certificate is signed and dated.Main heading is, “The Returned & Services League of Australia”. Signed by the National President of the RSL, “Greg Melick AO - 13 April 2021”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, certificate, 100 years

The typewriter was owned by John Stephens, a grocer at the J. Mann & Sons General Store in Wodonga from 1971. John purchased the typewriter in the 1940s. He died in 1990. The maker of the machine, Royal Typewriter Company Inc. was founded in New York City in 1904 by Edward B. Hess and Lewis C. Myers. The company was purchased by Italian typewriter and computer manufacturer Olivetti in 1986. John Stephens typewriter forms part of a collection of objects from the J. Mann & Sons General Store held by the Wodonga Historical Society, and reflects the social history of the city. Black metal typewriter in black leather caseMaker logo "ROYAL" embossed on the face of the typewriter above the keys in silver, and on the back of the machine under paper tray. Serial number engraved on the back left inner corner of the typewriter reads J37338typewriter, social history, wodonga, commerce, mann, j. mann & sons

A history of the Big River valley and the townships of Enoch's Point and Darlingford, VictoriaPaperback. Cover has a photograph of a group of men sitting and crouching for a group photograph. There are trees in the background.for Doug - / With best wishes,/ John Pilkington / January 2000 To the memory of my parents,/ Ralph and Florence Pilkington Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779enoch point, darlingford, big river, victoria, australia, history, john keith pilkington

The Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild Inc. entered "The Afternoon Tea Party" , designed by Val Ingeme, into the "Five Articles" Section of the Melbourne Sheep and Woolcraft Show c.1992. To qualify, the entry needed to be from a group of five people and be able to demonstrate a number of wool crafts in at least five different items. "The Afternoon Tea Party" was loaned to the NWM for display and was subsequently donated in 2003.agricultural shows textile art handicrafts, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., crochet, felting, ingeme, mrs val, agricultural shows, textile art, handicrafts

The Disability Resources Centre Inc. (DRC) is a membership-driven organisation managed & staffed by people with disabilities. They provide individual advocacy for adults with disability. They also work on systemic issues and conduct and support campaigns, which aim to provide long-term benefits for many people. From time to time, they hold public forums to discover the issues that matter most to people with disabilities. Membership of the DRC is free.Significant as a record of the year's events for1990 of the Disability Resources Centre29cmHx21cmW, 34 pagesdisability resources centre

Note from Deb to Bernadette mentioning the new system account numbers as the old ones are not valid any more. Accounts include Market Dues, Agents Fees, Truck Wash, Branding Fees, Sheep Dip and Sundries including Telephone Accounts. Sticky taped to the back are some addresses. They include Clarrie Scott, Oakey Holdings, Steven Lang, Brian Braden, Smorgons Consolidated Inc, Arnbrook, D & P Meats and Safeway.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - new account numbers, clarrie scott, oakey holdings, steven lang, brian braden, smorgons consolidated inc, arnbrook, d & p meats, safeway

Canvas to Campus. A History of the Bendigo Institute of Technology. (1973). Frank Cusack. Printed by The Hawthorn Press Pty Ltd. Melbourne. SBN 7256 0097 7 Includes b/w photographs Yellow paper jacket. Green hardback. 24.5X16cm. 146 pages. Markings – Bendigo Historical Society Inc. stamp front and back Copy signed by author on title page. Inscription reads “Dear Denis- from ***ther and Hilary with love 21.4.1973”Frank Cusackbendigo, education, mechanics institute school of mines

'the Parthian Shot ' Newsletter for the Golden City Collectors Association Inc. July 1996 / A4 stapled paper sheets / first page shows Official Logo / 54th Edition /Po Box 66 , California Gully Bendigo /-one of the aims of the Association -To preserve and collect firearms of interest to members of both historical and antique nature. / Includes the Association's submission to the Minister of Police Emergency services regarding the proposed changes to the current Firearms legislationorganization, club/society, golden city collectors association inc, the golden city collectors association inc /

Tour pamphlet or brochure for the Rail Tourist Association Inc. visit to the Ballarat Tramway Museum and the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association site at Haddon. Printed on A4 sheet, green paper, features a photo of Ballarat tram 14 on the front cover. Tour date - 15 January 2000. Gives details of the proposed tour arrangement, refreshments, fares and booking along with a booking form. See Item in January 2000 Fares Please! for report on the trip.trams, tramways, rail tourist association, btm, mtpa, excursions

Place Mat used at the celebratory dinner of the BTM at the Sebastopol Bowling Club - 24 September 2005. Produced by the Bowling Club. Has words "Tram Museum / 100 years / On behalf of Sebastopol Bowling Club Inc we hope you have a wonderful day!", with Bowling club logo. Features photos of No. 31 at Victoria St. terminus and No. 26 c 1960 at intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St. North". Two copies held.trams, tramways, btm, 100 years of electric trams, sebastopol

Book - "Issued to mark the fourth Anniversary of the departure from Australia of the 17th Australia Infantry Brigade for Active Service".Soft cover book. Soft cover, cardboard. Gold and cream print on front cover. Burgundy coloured background. Front cover illustration -0 military coat of arms with the words 'IN WHICH WE SERVE" . 144 pages, paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black & white photographs, maps and illustrations. Book binding cloth tape on spine and stapled. Inscriptions - two on title page.Title page - handwritten, black ink " Estate/Mrs J. Crosbie" - Owner's stamp, black ink BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552.books, history, ww2, 1939-1944

Manila folder containing set of related documents.Documents included in folder: Report to Committee of Management dated April 1995 Minutes of meetings of the Management Restructure Subcommittee. Copy of the Bundoora Bowling Club Inc- Statement of Purposes and Rules, Issued May 1993.