Contract of sale of real estate dated 16th April, 1966 between Mr. A. E. Ash C/- Home & Hospital for the Aged, Barnard Street, Bendigo (vendor) and Mr. D. P. & Mrs. J. Sherman (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor Mr. H. E. Every. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. H. E. Every. Property 60 Carpenter Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 34 & 35 section 104C land described in certificate of title volume 3820 folio 63811 having a frontage of 83. 3/10 links to Carpenter Street and a depth of 308 links through to Reginald Street together with blinds, curtains, floor coverings and light fittings. Price 7,000 dollarsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Coloured photograph of floral arrangement paintingSECOND PRIZE Awarded to - Mrs D M Holloway Signed by Mayor - A G Lavis. President of Horticultural Society - J Kirby. Town Clerk - Alfred Kelly. Date - 23rd March 1957 Organised by the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society

Coloured photograph of floral arrangement paintingSECOND PRIZE Awarded to - Mrs D M Holloway Signed by Mayor - A G Lavis. President of Horticultural Society - J Kirby. Town Clerk - Alfred Kelly. Date - 23rd March 1957 Organised by the Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society

Original standard Clearance form.CLEARANCE No 1608 The Committee of the Sunshine Ladies Bowling Club hereby grant Mrs D. Jones a clearance to the Ringwood Ladies Bowling Club. Dated 23rd September, 1959. Signed- A Mann, Hon Secretary, Sunshine Ladies Bowling Club.

Photograph taken at The Narrows Rookery on Phillip Island. Field Naturalists' Club Excursion to Phillip Island to see Mutton Bird Egging.Mutton Bird Egging on P.I. about 1905mutton bird egging. the narrows phillip island. the narrows rookery. j. gliddon. a.d. hardy. v. mchaffie.

Three copies of program for an art exhibition August 7 until August 11, 1972. Those associated with the exhibition are: City of Bendigo, The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Central Victorian Branch, Mutual Permanent Building Society, Mrs D. I. Nolan and the Australian Galleries. The brochure names the twelve paintings, on exhibition by Sidney Nolan and Portrait of Sidney Nolan, by Christine Backhaus. There is also a short biography on Sidney Nolan. Handwritten in the top right corner of one copy is: Bush 1972.art, document, art of sidney nolan, city of bendigo, the national trust of australia (victoria) central victorian branch, mutual permanent building society, sidney nolan, cr d e elliott, colonel s r birch o b e, australian galleries, christine backhaus, the age, sidney henry nolan, dora irene nolan (sutherland), mrs l sweet, mrs m goslin, brighton technical school, raymond nolan, malcolm goslin, prahran technical school, national gallery art school, serge lifar, icarus, colonel de basil, kelly gang, unesco gallery paris, paradise gardens, her majesty the queen, arts centre st kilda road, prince phillip, lord snowdon, rev. fr. j p stockdale, mr a j watts, rosalind landells, feargus niall, mari mullins, brian mcgrath, bush

Catalogue card reads, 'Ringwood Bowling Club, 1959. Opening of the bowling green. Left to right Mr. D. Leigh, President, Mrs. Leigh, Mrs. Manson, Mr. J. Manson M.L.A., Mrs. G. Aird, Mr. Gil Aird'.

Group of Salvation Army Songsters 1966, photograph taken pre-Perth & Adelaide trip. In October 1966 the group travelled to Perth and Adelaide many miles were covered by the Songsters in the course of their mission of bring blessing and enjoyment per medium of music. Since 1960 when a visit was made to Hawthorn and Melbourne Spring Festival, over 5,500 miles have been travelled by this group. After the Perth trip a further 4,000 miles covered. Personnel of the Stawell Citadel Songster Brigade. Songster leader: L.G. Brown. Men: left to right - J. White, G. Watson, C. Jocob. C. Bailey (Capt.), A. Perry, D. Reeve, P. Tyler (Absent), L. Brown (S.L.). Women: 2nd row - Mrs. J. White, Mrs. D. Reeve, Miss B. Reeve, Miss D. Tyler, Miss H. Bastick, Mrs. L. Brown, Mrs. Capt. Bailey, Miss M. Reeve (Absent). Mrs. D. Symes (Absent). Women: Front row - Mrs. A. Perry, Miss A. Brown, Mrs. G. Watson, Miss B. Crute, Mrs. A. Folkes, Miss E. Crute, Mrs. A. Collins, Mrs. T. Collins. Black and white photograph of a group of people, male & females in uniform. They are standing on steps in front of a tree with a building in background.Songsters 1966. Ern McLean Studios Horsham (from notes in folder)stawell religion

Contract of sale of land issued by H.A. Wilkinson and dated 8th October 1952 between Mrs. Ruby Knopp (seller) and Mrs. D. Richards (buyer) for land situate 10 Sandhurst Road Corner Collins Street California Gully, being south east of and adjoining allotment 566 section M, Borough of Eaglehawk having a frontage of 199 links by a depth of 305 links described in right to occupy residence area No. 5036, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,520 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of land issued by H.A. Wilkinson and dated 8th October 1952 between Mrs. Ruby Knopp (seller) and Mrs. D. Richards (buyer) for land situate 10 Sandhurst Road Corner Collins Street California Gully, being south east of and adjoining allotment 566 section M, Borough of Eaglehawk having a frontage of 199 links by a depth of 305 links described in right to occupy residence area No. 5036, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 1,520 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale of real estate dated 12th November, 1964 between Mr. M. J. Brown (vendor) and Mrs. D. M. Samson (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. E. S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, View Point, Bendigo. Property 136 Mollison Street being Crown allotment17 section 5C land described in certificate of title volume 3174 folio 787 together with floor coverings. Price 3,100 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Refer to Cat No 7029 - Memo book, Picture of Little boy. Refer Cat No 7028 for all the items.1. Copy of a letter about junior Fund Raiser, Ian Desmond Giblin, to Red Cross Junior competition, Town Hall, Bendigo = from D.M. Guest. Secretary. 2. Letter and receipt for 750 pounds to Mrs Guest, Bendigo Town Hall from Army HR Melbourne. 3. Red Cross Society, Melbourne Letterhead, dated 23 Aug 1943, to Miss MacKay, Bendigo from Philadelphia N Robertson, Director, Red Cross. 4. Borough of Eaglehawk letterhead, dated 27 Aug 1943 to Mrs D. Giblin from Robert Watson, Mayor of Eaglehawk. 5. C of A, House of Reps letterhead dated 29 July 1943 to Mrs D M Guest, Town Hall Bendigo from G. Rankins On the back of this sheet is a list of organisations with one pond one shilling written beside them. 6. Victorian Railways Patriotic Fund letterhead dated 26-8-43 to Mrs Guest - The Organiser, Red Cross Junior, Bendigo from S.C. Ellis, Hon Sec Vic Railways Patriotic Fund. They donated 100 pounds.red cross fundraising, ww2

Contract of sale of land dated 12th August, 1954 between Mr. D. G. & Mrs. E. Sumbler (vendor) and Mrs. H. Sutherland (purchaser). Property: land being part of Crown allotment 150 section M at Eaglehawk, Parish of Sandhurst, City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 5922 folio 213 and situate corner Wallen and Stone Streets, California Gully. Also all that piece of land being part of Crown allotment 150 section M at Eaglehawk, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 1092 folio 240 and adjoining the above mentioned land situate corner Stone and eagle Streets, California Gully, together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings and all linos. Price: 1,680 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Grampians House Changes Hands Grampians House in the centre of Hall's Gap township and one of the biggest guest houses in the area has been sold to Mr and Mrs Hudousek of St. Kilda Mr and Mrs Hudousck will take over Grampians House as from November 17, and Mr and Mrs D Matthews who have conducted it for the past ten years will come to Stawell to make their home here. Mrs Matthews has been actively associated with organisations at Hasll's Gap and is secretary of the current Wildbower (sic) Show. She has retained here interests in Stawell and is president of the Stawell High School Welfare Union. Typed extract from Stawell News 8-10-1958media, newspaper articles, guesthouses, grampian house

Contract of sale of land dated 24th February, 1956 between Mrs. D. I. Smith (vendor) and Mr. A. W. & Mrs. N. Pulfer (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: E. C. Cohen. Solicitor for purchaser: Hyett, Willis & Hyett. Property: land being lot 13on plan of subdivision No. 21180 lodged in the office of titles, being part of Crown allotment 457 section H Parish of Sandhurst described in certificate of title volume7793 folio 150 and situate No. 3 Margaret Crescent, Bendigo, together with brick veneer dwelling and all sundry. Price: 5,500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Contract of sale dated 1st April, 1955 between Mr. C. S. Trewhella (vendor) and Mrs. D. L. Putman (purchaser). Property: allotment 5 section 54C Parish of Sandhurst city of Bendigo being land described in certificate of title volume 3239 folio 714 and situate 49 Barkly Place, Bendigo, together with 6 room weatherboard dwelling and all sundry, also all blinds, electric light fittings and shades with the exception of the one in the hall, all floor coverings with the exception of the carpet and material under the carpet and the carpet in the hall. Price: 3,900 pounds.

Essendon champion, John Coleman, was sensationally suspended before the 1951 VFL Grand Final. Many believe this cost Essendon the premiership.The letter is significant because it is one of the few hand-written letters by John Coleman held by the Hall of FameSheet of cream writing paper with pale blue lines and buff envelope; handwritten letter (VEF 2230.2.1) in dark blue ink from John Coleman to Mrs Geary thanking her for her kind words over his suspension against Carlton and subsequent missing of the Grand Final. Letter is dated 16/10/51 and address in top right corner is 13 Belmont Avenue, Kew. Envelope (VEF 2230.2.2) is addressed to Mrs D. Geary / 463 Dryburgh Street / North Melbourne and has a blue Australian 3 ╜ pence stamp in top right corner. essendon football club; john coleman; victorian football league; grand finals

This cocktail cabinet is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.A beautifully hand carved ornate wooden cocktail cabinet featuring two female carved busts, carved mythical beasts on the front, sides and two doors of the cabinet underneath the drop down mirrored shelf. The shelf is attached by two gold linked chains screwed onto the sides. Two drawers at the top are elaborately decorated. The cupboard doors at the bottom open to show a shelf inside. This cabinet is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of handcarved items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection.On the top shelf, carved into the relief panels at the back is 'WELL BEFALL' and 'HEARTH HALL'bar equipment, cocktail cabinets, cabinets, furniture

This card table is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.A handmade square wooden card table featuring an ornately patterned inlaid top of lighter coloured woods. It has a beautifully carved four legged base with a shelf at the bottom above the four clawed feet. The top lifts up to reveal a storage box below which is attached with screws to the base. The lid is attached with brass hinges and screws.furnitue, tables, card tables

This magazine holder is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.A highly decorated wooden hand carved rectangular magazine holder. The back of it is plain. functional objects, magazines, magazine holders

Contract of sale of real estate dated 18th December, 1962 between Mr. J. Coco & Mr. M. Storti (vendor) and Mr. E. A. & Mrs. D. J. Sprigg (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: E. S. Cahill & Son, View Street, Bendigo. Property: Lot 2 McKenzie Street West, Golden Square being lot 2 on plan of subdivision No. 56256 land described in certificate of title volume 8375 folio 655. Price 4,000 pounds. Attached 5 letters between the parties and tradies detailing jobs to be done on the property.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

The Nunawading Council produced commemorative First Day Covers showing First Day of issue stamp for Australia Day during the years 1981 - 1992Two First Day Covers, each with 39 cent stamp captioned 'Australia Day 1989 Federation speech Sir Henry Parkes Tenterfield 1889' and picture of Henry Parkes. Stamped 'First Day of Issue 25 Jan 1989 Nunawading Vic 3131'. At left, drawing of woodcutter and charcoal burners at work below logo and 'Nunawading Australia Day Family Festival 26 January 1989 Civic Centre Nunawading'. One envelope numbered 197; the other addressed to Mr & Mrs. D. & E. Sloan, 42 Ashwood Drive, Nunawading, Vic. At back, history and description of charcoal making .Municipal Offices Nunawading Vic 3131philately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs

This hand carved framed mirror is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.An elaborately carved wooden framed mirror with two carved kookaburras, one with a lizard in its beak as well as some Australian flora - eucalyptus leaves, flowers and gumnuts around the edges of the frame.mirrors, functional objects, wall mirrors, objects

This hand carved framed mirror is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.A rectangular beautifully carved wooden framed mirror featuring a gold painted carved lion head at the top and gold painted crest shaped ornamentation around the edges of the frame.mirrors, functional objects, wall mirrors, objects

This hand carved framed mirror is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.An ornately hand carved rectangular wooden framed mirror with a shelf at the bottom and a carved ancient Egyptian style head in the middle of the frame at the top. There are two carved gargoyles on each top side. The mirror glass is shaped.mirrors, functional objects, wall mirrors, objects

These hand carved framed wooden pictures are part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.Two hand carved Indigenous busts in wood frames.1: A mother wearing a headband and striped gold, white blue and pink painted clothes draped over a baby. Only the face of the baby is depicted. 2: A father's upper body bust also has clothes draped over the baby he is holding. Both are framed using natural sticks which are painted brown on a white backfround.wood carvings, carvings, portraits, artworks, objects

This lockable wooden inlaid box is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Hilda Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.A lockable rectangular handmade lidded wooden box with inlaid patterned wood panels on each side and the lid. It has red velvet lining inside the lid and inner base. There is a lift our red velvet lined wooden tray. The lid is attached with brass hinges. Keys for the inlaid cabinet in the same room are stored in the tray in this box.L W is written in grey pencil on the base of the box.boxes, objects, containers, storage boxes

This nursing chair is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Hilda Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable. An ornately hand carved dark wooden heavy nursing chair with a carved figure of a child and gargoyles on the front of the back rest. The seat is highly patterned too. The back and front legs are carved in one enclosed piece of wood with a gargoyle face and spirals on them.chairs, nursery furniture, nursing chairs, seating furniture

Bright orange card printed for BTPS membership card for year 1977-1978. On front of card are the details of the membership, the holder of the card is entitled to free travel on the Society's public services and the word "Ballarat Tourist Tramway". The card has been made out to Mr. W.A. Doubleday, member No. 85. 2nd copy added - made to Mrs. C. D. Dean 42 - typed on front of card. 3rd copy added - = copy issued to P.Winspur 76.Typed " Mr. W. A. Doubleday 85" ditto for "Mrs C. D. Dean 52"trams, tramways, btps, membership cards

Contract of sale of real estate dated 18th September, 1963 between Mr. A. J. & Mrs. D. M. Wright (vendor) and Mr. M. W. & Mrs. C. J. Smith (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: Kirby Street, Golden Square being lot 10 on plan of subdivision No. 52827 lodged in the office of titles being part of Crow allotment27 section 58B at Bendigo, together with all floor coverings, blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, gas stove and electric heater in kitchen. Price: 4,300 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate