Handwritten notes mentioning sign posts at Victoria Hill, Mine Workers' Wages, a note asking Father Stockdale if it would be possible to type a copy of the 'History of the Victoria Hill' for Rotary Club of Bendigo South', Notes on the Sacred Heart Cathedral and mentions The Wesley Methodist and St Johns Presbyterian Churches and All Saints Pro Cathedral, Bradmill, Bendigo Creek, Shamrock Shaft, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Girton College, Horwood's Foundry and the History We Have.document, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, miscellaneous notes on victoria hill, old chum shaft, ballerstedts first open cut, mine workers' wages, father stockdale, rotary club of bendigo south, bradmill, bendigo creek, shamrock shaft, central deborah, gold mine, girton college, horwood's foundry, sacred heart cathedral, lansell's big 180, flying fox at cent blue, len bennet, wesley methodist church, st johns presbyterian church, all saints pro cathedral, mr derham, national trust day, bendigo potery, h biggs, clark jeffrey, city council b & d t a

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. School sports: the Bendigo Senior Secondary College athletes of 'Z' team in 1926. Bruce Tuff, ? Serpell, Allan Heightmann, Heinz Tonn, Tom Northway, Bert Mayberry, Keith Owen, Bruce Sayer, John Rutherford, Howard Jasper, Ern Niemann, Theo Moss, Maurie Hocking, Barney Spruhan, bill Smith, Max McCallum and Reg Schleiger. The clip is in a folder. The date on this photo should read 1936 not 1926.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Map and plan of the Fortuna Hustler's Mine on the Hustler's Line of Reefs. Bulletin No 33, Plate No 1. Plan gives depth of the different levels. Bendigo Railway Station is on the map and also a number of the streets. Carpenter Street is called Cemetery Road. Also on the Hustler's Line of Reef is the Summer Hill Shaft. Shown is the Hustler's Royal Reserve No 2 Lease. Map has the Geological Survey of Victoria crest. It is signed by H Whit ? an Underground Survey Office Bendigo, September 1913. map, fortuna hustler's mine, hustler's royal reserve no 2 lease, summer hill shaft, hustler's line of reef

Grey & white postcard showing poppet legs and buildings at the Great Extended Hustlers Mine. Printed on the back: 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch. Great Extended Hustlers Locality: Hustlers Hill, Nth. Bendigo Formed 1865 - Last production 1921 Depth of shaft - 3,470 feet Poppet Legs - Steel, 70 feet high Winding Engine: First motion, 8 ft. Drums. Gold Very Rich Total yield - 300,000 oz. Dividends 675,000 Poundsmine, gold, great extended hustlers mine, hustlers hill nth bendigo

Letter to Miss June Parry, Secretary of the Royal Historical Society, Bendigo Branch, from V. G. Robson, Secretary of The Bendigo Trust. The letter refers to a filing cabinet and historical documents which were in the hands of the late Mr. Albert Richardson. Mrs. Richardson and her eldest son requested that Archdeacon Sheumack and Mr. D. O'Hoy take custody of the documents until the executor of the late Mr. Richardson's will was in a position to give written direction as to the disposal of any property belong to Mr. Richardson.document, letter, letter to miss june parry, royal historical society bendigo branch, the bendigo trust, miss june parry, v g robson, mr albert richardson, mrs richardson, archdeacon scheumack, mr d o'hoy, bendigo historical society, mines department

On 17th April 1919 a stock train travelling north crashed head-on with a goods train coming in the opposite direction. The driver thought he had been given the all-clear to proceed into Sunbury and it was only when the train was approaching the Macedon Street bridge that he saw the red light and it was too late. The accident caused damage to rolling stack and disruption on the Bendigo and Maryborough lines. The train coming from Bendigo smashed onto the platform at Sunbury. The driver of the stock train was thrown under the van and suffered a broken arm and facial injuries. The fireman was thrown clear of the tracks. A local Sunbury doctor treated them before they were taken by a casualty train to hospital. A crew from Melbourne came to Sunbury to repair the damage. The track was cleared by that afternoon.This rail crash is one of a number that have happened in and near Sunbury over the years.A black and white photograph with a cream border, of a goods train smash at a railway siding. The carriages have 'jack-knifed'. Four men are on the tracks looking at the damage while a number of onlookers are surveying the damage from a footbridge. There are boxes of rabbit carcasses in crates stacked in the foreground.rail crashes, sunbury

Originally designed in 1857 and extended to the further designs by Bendigo Architects Vahland and Getzschmann, Emil Mauermann and William Beebe the original two story house expanded over time as Lansell's fortune increased and the subsequent mansion was built adjacent to the New Chum Reef and mine from which most of his wealth was yielded. Fortuna remained in the Lansell family for twenty nine years after George died and was sold by auction for demolition in 1934 only to be saved to become a reception house. In 1942 the Army acquired a lease for wartime mapping and occupied the site until 2008. It is now in private hands with the surrounding land being divided for housing. George Lansell was commonly known as 'Australia's Quartz-King' and director of thirty-eight mines with some link with almost every mine in Bendigo.A4 size tour booklet outlining the history, use and architectural features of Fortuna Villa which was purchased by George Lansell in 1860. mayor william beebe, george lansell

The Queen's Baton Relay has been the traditional curtain-raiser to the Commonwealth Games since 1958. It symbolises the gathering of people from across the Commonwealth. On 14 March 2005 Her Majesty placed a message in the baton at Buckingham Palace, signalling the start of a journey of almost 180,000 kilometres. The baton's journey to the opening ceremony took exactly one year and one day, arriving at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the opening ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games on 15 March 2006. It was the first baton relay to visit all 71 nations of the Commonwealth. Athletes and non-athletes alike shared the privilege of carrying the baton. In Bendigo two sites were chosen for events. Bendigo Stadium: Basketball and Wellsford Rifle Range: Full Bore Shooting.Baton in display box. Reproduction of actual object. Front panel has 36 inserts, base is narrower than top. Queens message button near top which unlike the original is not removable. Top is gold coloured, back is dark green. Box is black with black inner liner.Top of box: Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games / Queen's Baton Relaycommonwealth games 2006, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo sport

When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Ted Rankins was the last Post Master at the Bendigo Post Office and a long term telegraph volunteer post his retirement. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about the daily workings of the Post Office up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life. This sign was issued to Ted during his time working at the Post Office and is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of Ted. Yellow plastic desk plate. Made from one piece of plastic which has been folded to make the 'A' frame shape. Name printed on front.MR. E. RANKINSted rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection

Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE, JP. Jack as he was known enlisted in the Australian Army near the end of WWII No 31224 age 16 years. He then served in Malaya 1959 - 1961then Vietnam with the rank of Captain with 1st Aust Task Force HQ Light Aid Detachment (LAD) 7.5.1969 - 7.11.1969, HQ Aust Force Vietnam Army component 8.11.1969 - 7.5.1970. He retired with the rank of Major in 1985 after 40 years plus. He was awarded an MBE in 1969 for his services to the Australian War Memorial. Elected to Committee Bendigo RSL 1988 - 1993 with Snr Vice President 1989 - 1993, re-elected 1999 - 2000. Re-elected again in 2002 as Snr Vice President. He was elected to Bendigo City Council 1990 - 1993 serving as Mayor in 1993. .1) Bush hat, floppy, khaki canvas, belonged to Major J BALSILLIE. .2) - .4) Gauze wound dressing in brown cotton pack, 2 rolls per pack. .5) Neck cloth, green cotton..1) Inside hat: Maj J Balsillie. .2) - .4) Labelled: First Field Dressings.headwear, medical dressings

Items saved by Maurice Anthony BYRNE RAAF. Refer Cat No 215.9 for service details.Documents pertaining to welcome home ceremonies for returning troops; concert, sports, presentationscivic welcome events, bendigo, documents - events/address

Minute book of Augustonian Fair 1934- 1939 (40b) Starting with announcing those present a 7.30 pm on Wednesday June 27 1934. Contains newspaper clippings relevant to activities held by the committee.bendigo, church, golden square methodist church

Black and white photograph: large set of gold scales on display at: Golden Days Historical Exhibition 1960.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photograph: clothing display, dresses on models. Children in foreground.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photograph: image shows Edison gramophone 1890 model. Large silver horn, wooden box, record cylinder visible.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photograph: blacksmith's anvil. Written on back of photo in blue pen 'Golden Days Historical Exhibition' 12 to 17 August, 1960. Reputed to be the anvil on which The Welcome Stranger (210 lbs) nugget was cut up on Dunolly 1869. Present owned (1960) Mr. Noel Gray, Backhaus Street, Long Gully, Bgo.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white image : Bob Pratt talking to Alfred Rutland at the Golden Days Historical Exhibition 1960. Man on left is wearing a gabardine overcoat, scarf, shirt and tie, - man on RH side, sports coat, jumper, collar and tie. Men are standing in front of displays - photos, penny farthing. On back of photo in blue pen: Bob Pratt talking to Mr. Alfred G. Rutland of Chewton re Alf's model ships and paintings 12th - 17th August 1960.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

black and white photograph: bare 3 masted sailing ship model, in glass case. No name visible on ship.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photograph: large wooden spinning wheel. Photo display behind.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photograph: image shows clothing on display at the Golden Days Historical Exhibition 1960. Children in foreground. Poor quality image.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photograph: three boys looking at a spinning wheel at the Golden Days Historical Exhibition, 1960. Small statue of lady in foreground, in background display board with 'Department of Mines' in large print, above a display of images and interpretive material.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photograph: framed painting of three masted sailing ship, on display at Golden Days Historical Exhibition, 1960. Name on bottom of painting 'Sobraon' See http://www.aberdeenships.com/single.asp?offset=2360&index=100160 for further information on ship's history.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photograph: image shows framed items on wall, models of ships in glass cases, on display at Golden Days Historical Exhibition, 1960. Model ships and paintings belonged to 'Mr. Alfred G. Rutland of Chewton' (see inscription on back of photo 8096.14)bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Photo folder. Written on front 'Prints from Kodak' Handwritten in black ink Bob Pratt, photos Golden Days Historical Exhibition held 12th to 17th August 1960. In pencil on top RH corner, Pratt 17/-. Photos from folder are catalogued in this collection.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Black and white photo of eight swimmers at the Mr. amd mrs. A.H. Graham Junior Classic. Back row: Neale Graham (third), Robert Davies (second), Anthony Ryan, Rhonda Forbes. Front row: Cheryl McLelland, Des Malchioni, Dianne Payne (winner), Noelene Davies.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Black and white photograph of the Devonshire Group of mines. One building has the name Cuchess Tribute on the side. There are six poppet heads in the photo, and numerous buildings. There is one tall chimney and a smaller to the right, there are two much smaller chimneys in the background. Numerous mulloch heaps can be seen in different parts of the photo. Left front there appear to be tracks? Along the bottom of the photo the mines directly above those mines are named; Duchess Tribute, south Devonshire, west United Devonshire, Phoenix, Duchess of Edinburgh, and United Devonshire.bendigo, mining, mining leases

Photocopy of Pall Mall looking north. To the right can be seen a small portion of the Beehive building, further along on the right can be seen the Shamrock Hotel at the corner of Williamson Street and Pall mall. There are three dark figures to the right. A street gas light on the left side. There appears to be buildings of some sort further along on the left side, although not very clear.bendigo, streetscape, pall mall

Photocopy of Sandhurst and Eaglehwk Annual Licensing Court 1886 record indicating the applicant, Barrow, John, the name of the Hibernia Hotel and the amount of the fee due, £60 (pounds)bendigo, history, buildings/streetscapes