Two pages document titled: The Pie - Australia's finest tradition. Written by Doris Leadbetter, researched by Garran Wilkinson, October, 1991. Also one page document titled: Cornish pasty story by Garran Wilkinson, Sales division.bendigo, business, gillies bros

The central Deborah gold mine and the crib room by Doris Leadbetter. Five pages document.bendigo, business, gillies bros

For about 40 years the corner of Hargraves and Williamson Streets in Bendigo in rural Victoria had been known for its arresting aroma. From a hole in a window wafted the smell of Gillies Brothers' meat pies.The Gillies window, along with the nearby Shamrock Hotel, ANZ Bank and Post Office, was one of the delights of Bendigo and proof that mass-produced food can still be delicious. Gillies went from strength to strength, surviving listing on the second board and a handover to a younger generation of managers.Gillies had three factories, 10 shops in rural Victoria and Melbourne. Les Gillies, one of three brothers who founded the baking business after the difficult drought years preceding 1950, admits that the company has not always been run along the most modern business methods. Change began with the preparation of a business plan subsidised by the Victorian Department of Industry, Technology and Resources in 1974. Prepared by Cruickshanks, the plan formed the basis of the company's float on the second board. Capital expanded to $4.4 million. In 1988, a second plan was produced by Chris Mason and Associates covering business, marketing, computer utilisation and human resources. This factory for Gillies pies originally opened in the 1950s, but has sadly been closed and abandoned since about 2006.CD Gillies History Photos containig 11 photos of shops, staff and factories in Bendigo.bendigo, business, gillies bros, gillies pies

Paper bag advertising Gillies famous pies. Under the Gillies logo of a boy eating a pie a list of places where to buy including: Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat, Geelong, Ballarat, Wendouree and Thomastown. Under in red ''If it's Gillies it's Good''. Donuts, cakes, pastries, yeast goods. On the back: Central Deborah Gold Mine, go 200 feet underground, Enjoy the challenge, see the gold in the quartz, learn how the miners worked, explore the surface displays. Proudly sponsored by Gillies Brosbusiness, retail, gillies

Thirteen bank statements January 1971 - December 1971 Catering Invoices - Gillies Bros, Golden City Florist,, Robyn Catering Service. Three CPA invoices.1971

Lucky Envelope insert - Bendigo Travellers' Charity Club, Easter Effort 1963. Proceeds of 50,000 Lucky envelopes going 60% to Nurses Wing No 2 Block, Bendigo Base Hospital and 40% to air-conditioning Mens Ward, Bendigo Benevolent Home. ''We are sorry you have not won a prize but we thank you for your very generous support''. Support ads printed on front and back - Coca Cola; Cohn's; Gillies.bendigo, clubs, bendigo travellers charity club, bendigo benevolent home, coca cola, gillies, cohn's, bendigo traveller's charity club, bendigo base hospital.

Document, Buy Goodness It's Gillies was the slogan for Gillies Pies and other pastries and cakes made at Gillies Bendigo.The back page has a history of Gillies pies .document, names of bendigo pioneers, gillies brothers

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

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Thursday, May 19, 2005. Hungry: this old photo shows the pie window at Gillies corner.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A4 poster, printed on one side in brown with white text ' Buy Goodness ... It's Gillies' On other side, 'The Gillies Story', an overview of the development of the Gillies' business.gillies bros., bakers, gillies pies

Black and white photograph - December 1959. Four men at the entry to the Kentucky Café (now the Gillies Famous Pie Corner). Hand written Label on the back of the photograph lists L-R Bill Thomas (Office manager) Alan Gillies, Norm Gillies, Neil Gillies. Martin - Washington The Bendigo Photographersgillies, bakehouse, café

Coloured plastic coated poster stating: Bendigo Digger Jams Tomato Sauce & Canned Fruit Are a guarantee of excellence flavor & cleanliness in manufacture Poster has plastic hanger

Norm Gillies business card holder Brown plastic and cardboard cover with clear plastic sleeves containing thirteen business cards: Gillies Bros. Pty. Ltd. - Norm Gillies FCL - Fibre Containers Limited Cardboard Containers Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd. - Graeme Edmonds SouthPak - Southern Packers O. K. Paper Bags PTL - Provincial Traders Pty. Limited - Robrert Preston Unifood Services Pty. Ltd. Refcon mechanical services Vegetable Oils (Vic.) Pty. Ltd. Cardboard Containers Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd. - Richard A. Beaurepaire PTL - Provincial Traders Pty. Limited - Robrert Preston Challenge Meats Pty. Ltd. White Wings Ltd.

Gillies Company promotional gift pocket diary 1984 - blank unused Green plastic cover, with black and brown text Diary / almanac For 1984, covering 23/12/1983 to 3/01/1985 One of two pocket diaries (1985 diary refer 11850.18)

Gillies Company promotional gift pocket diary 1985 - blank unused Green plastic cover, with blue text including coloured maps Diary / almanac For 1985, covering 28/12/1984 to 02/01/1986 One of two pocket diaries (1984 diary refer 11850.17)

Gillies Tea-Rooms menu items listed in decimal currency, ranging from 17 to 53 cents Menu undated coloured text

Gilies Bros. , Wholesale Bakers and Pastrycooks, account rendered for general stock and maintenance items Account sum £166 17s 7d over nine itemised claims Torn account in poor condition

Gillies Party Plan brochure, three fold decimal costs gloss paper coloured brochure Offers three options: Little Tackers Party Pack $4.95 per head Teeny Boppers Party Pack $5.20 per head Adult Party Pack $6.80 per head

GB pies & Pasties waxed paper pie bag Sold by Gillies Bros., made in Bendigo Baked fresh dailY Unused pie bag White paper bag, with blue & red printing

Golden Bells Jam Label - Apricot Jam - packed by Bendigo Preserving Company Fresh Fruit Jam - made from cane sugar and apricots 1 lb. 8 oz. tin damaged label highly water markedThe speciality Press Limited

Photograph Buchrabanyule Hall 1909 Rear hand written note: the Gillies family attended social functions at this hall damaged print with purple hue

Bendigo Preserving Co. Ltd.: Golden Bells: Apricot Conserve label Damaged: torn, only left hand half of label and water marked1 lb. 8 oz. net jam tin labelThe Speciality Press Limited

Photograph: Glenloth Hotel hand written note on rear: Glenloth Hotel , closed about 1940

Photograph taken at unveiling of plaque at site of former Narrewillock State School No 2204 coloured photograph Ten former pupils beside plaque

Photograph taken at unveiling of plaque at site of former Narrewillock State School No 2204 coloured photograph 25 former pupils beside plaque. Gillies family attended school.

Photograph taken at unveiling of plaque at site of former Narrewillock State School No 2204 on 17 April 1995 coloured photograph Former pupils beside plaque

Sepia Post Card: Norman Gillies, the father of three sons (Alan, Norman and Leslie) who started Gillies Pies, Bendigo rear note: Donald Gillies farmer Narrewillock Post card manufacturing notes: Eden Studios, J. Yeoman Proprietor, Melbourne Made in BelgiumEden Studios, J. Yeoman Proprietor, Melbourne Made in Belgium

Coloured photograph Man & wonan at old Glenloth Hotel, closed rear of photo notes the hotel was the site of : Gillies social gatherings

Coloured photograph of open farm land rear note: Gillies Family farmed land on this property

coloured photograph of open farm land Rear note: Donald Gillies and his brothers, sister grew up in this farmland. Donald was the father of three brothers who started Gillies Pies (in Bendigo). Alan, Norman, Leslie.