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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Myer Bendigo Staff of Country Order Department
... social history Myer store B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo ...B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo staff of the company's "Country Order Department". Undated the photograph shoes two males and seven female employees.social history, myer store -
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Document - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Interview List, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionTwo pages of Interviewee List.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes -
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Document - The 1930s Depression Tapes - List of Questions for the Interview to follow and prompts, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionQuestions, Notes and Prompts for the interviews.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Myer Bendigo showroom staff circa 1908
... social history Myer Store B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo ...B&W photograph of the Myer Bendigo "Bendigo showroom" staff. Undated the photograph shows six female employees.social history, myer store -
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Photograph - Site of original Myer Bendigo shop in Pall Mall
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...B&W photograph of the first Myer store in Pall Mall Bendigo circa 1901.social history, myer store -
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Photograph - Myer World War I Honour Roll, Employees Bendigo
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...B&W photograph of the Myer "Great European War" (World War I) Roll of Honour for employees of Myers Bendigo. Colour photograph recording fifty three names of Myer Bendigo employees. social history, myer store, wwi, honour roll -
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Photograph - Myer Santa Tram November 1991
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Colour photograph of the Myer Santa tram November 1991. The tram is decorated with tinsel. The male driver is standing bedside the door.social history, myer santa tram -
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Photograph - Myer staff photograph showing 23 male staff, undated, studio photograph
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...B&W Myer staff photograph, showing 23 male staff in suit and ties Undated studio photosocial history, myer, department store -
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Photograph - B&W photograph of the intersection of Pall Mall, View & Mitchell Streets, Bendigo, early 1900s
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Early 1900s streetscape of major intersection in Bendigo Landscape format. B&W photograph of the intersection of Pall Mall, View & Mitchell Streets, Bendigo, early 1900s. Three electric trams, cars and pedestrians social history -
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Photograph - B&W photograph of a "float" for the Myer Store for the Bendigo Easter Fair
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Early 1900s streetscape of major intersection in BendigoLandscape format. B&W photograph of a "float" for the Myer Store entered in the Bendigo Easter Fair, undated early 1900s photograph. Four people representing Myer on the floatsocial history -
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Photograph - B&W photocopy of Myers' Womens Basketball Team 1945
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...sporting team 1945Photocopy of a B&W photograph of the Myers' Womens Basketball Team 1945, with nine players (L to R): Top row standing: Joan Roberts, Val Grenfell, Nancy Silvester, Lola Nutall & Joan Shippard Bottom row kneeling: Barbar Thompson, Norma Nuttall & Rita Halladaysocial history -
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Document - Legal Power of Attorney between Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909
legal Power of AttorneyLegal Power of Attorney between Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909. Probably made to enable the business to continue as normal while Sidney Myer took an overseas buying trip. Messer. Collett & Meagher were long term employees of Sidney Myer. Brown envelope and legal Power of Attorney signed and sealed by both parties.social history -
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Newsletter - Single A3 photocopy of page 2 of the "Myer Store News", undated
Staff newsletter for employees of the Myer StoresSingle A3 photocopy of page 2 of the "Myer Store News", undated. Newsletter provides an update to staff on social issues and activities. Undated newsletter.social history -
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Document - Undated photocopy of a newspaper article on the expansion of the Bendigo Myer Store; probably from the Bendigo Advertiser
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...newspaper article/clippingUndated photocopy of a newspaper article on the expansion of the Bendigo Myer Store; probably from the Bendigo Advertiser. Expansion of "the Myer L-shaped store (frontages to Williamson Street and Pall Mall) includes construction of a third floor.social history -
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Letter - photocopy of an offer to buy and restore an early model "Myer" delivery tray truck with photos attached and Myer decline letter dated 26 October 1995
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...newspaper article/clipping10772.19a photocopy of an offer to buy and restore an early model "Myer" delivery tray truck with photos attached (five dark photos of the truck needing restoration); and 10772.19b Myer decline letter dated 26 October 1995.social history -
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Letter - photocopy of a reference for Gladys Stevenson leaving the employ of Mr. Sidney Myer dated 19/01/11
Handwritten reference from Mr. Sidney Myer for Miss. Gladys Stevenson dated 19/1/11Photocopy of a reference for Gladys Stevenson leaving the employ of Mr. Sidney Myer dated 19/01/11 reading: The bearer Mrs. Stevenson has been in my employ for the last four years. She has always given me utter satisfaction, as splendid letter writer, intelligent and has always written my huge business correspondence. Honest and straightforward, and leaving ....... to become ....... to the Meteorology. I can consciously recommend her to anybody requiring her services. Sidney Myer Bendigo 19/1/11 includes a small B&W photo of Mrs Stevenson dated 14/6/1910social history -
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Photograph - photocopy of a B&W photograph of the interior of the Myer Bendigo Store haberdashery section 1912, with four male staff attending
interior of Myer store, haberdashery section, dated 1912photocopy of a B&W photograph of the interior of the Myer Bendigo Store, haberdashery section, dated 1912, with four male staff attending.social history -
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Document - photocopy of a business article on the Bendigo Myer Store from the 50 years local Government Anniversary Book 1905
interior of Myer store, drapery section, dated 11905Photocopy of a business article on the Bendigo Myer Store from the 50 years Local Government Anniversary Book 1905; includes a photograph of the interior of the Myer store taken by W. Vincent Kelly. Article referenced as: Myer's Drapery Establishment, Pall Mall, A Big Bendigo Business. An example of rapid business progression.social history -
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Photograph - Myer share issue - blank
Myer (Bendigo) Proprietary Limited blank share issue, undated.Photocopy of Myer (Bendigo) Proprietary Limited share issue - blank No 210 issue. Authorised Capital - 200,000 shares for one pound each. Undated document.social history, myer business history -
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Ephemera - Photocopy of both sides of a fan, 'with compliments from..... Myers, Bendigo Busiest draper"
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Myer ...Myer advertising fanPhotocopy of both sides of a fan produced to advertise Myer Bendigo. First side has a photo of two duck hunters and their dog. The rear has 'with compliments from..... Myers, Bendigo Busiest draper", wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year, undatedsocial history, myer business history -
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Ephemera - "Marvel Darner & Fancy Worker" cottons belonged to Ivy Kennedy, who was employed at Myer Melbourne in the 1920s
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Myer ...Myer advertising fan"Marvel Darner & Fancy Worker" cottons belonged to Ivy Kennedy, who was employed at Myer Melbourne in the 1920s. The referenced "Marvel Darner" could not be located. Three card silken lisle mercerised mending threads produced for Myer Emporium Ltd. Melbourne included. social history, myer business history -
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Letter - Letter from Myer Melbourne to Mr. G. Brown of Bendigo providing details of Myer "East Credit System"
correspondence from Myer Emporium Melbourne.10772.26a Letter from Myer Emporium Melbourne to Mr. G. Brown of Bendigo providing details of Myer "East Credit System" for the purchase of a "Valencia" cycle, dated 31st January 1936. Letter signed by the Credit Manager (not clearly legible). 10772.26b provides details of the Myer credit plan to paya off the purchase of the cycle.social history, myer business history -
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Letter - Letter from Mr. S. Baillieu accepting invite to Mr. J.F. Mahoney's Farewell Dinner on Wednesday 28th January 1970
correspondence from Myer Emporium Melbourne.Letter from Mr. S. Baillieu dated 14th January 1970 accepting invite to Mr. J.F. Mahoney's Farewell Dinner to be held at the Hotel Shamrock on Wednesday 28th January 1970 at 6:30pm.social history, myer business history -
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Letter - Invitation to past and present members of the Myer 25 Year Club to Celebrate with Dame Merlyn Myer her Sixty Years Association with our Company
Myer 25 year club invitationInvitation to past and present members of the Myer 25 Year Club (presented on Myer 25 Year Club letterheaded paper) to "Celebrate with Dame Merlyn Myer her Sixty Years Association with our Company". Event to be held on Saturday 2nd February 1980 in the Mural Hall from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM.social history, myer business history, myer 25 club -
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Letter - Mayor of Bendigo accepts invitation to attend a dinner on the 28th January 1970; at the Shamrock Hotel on the occasion of his retirement of Mr. JF Mahoney as manager of Myer Bendigo
City of Bendigo mayoral acceptance of invitation for Myer manager.Mayor of Bendigo, Cr. JCM Jeffrey, accepts the invitation of the Management and Directorate of Myer Bendigo to attend a dinner on the 28th January 1970; at the Shamrock Hotel in honour of the occasion of his retirement of Mr. JF Mahoney as Manager of Myer Bendigo. Acceptance on the City of Bendigo letterhead, written 12th January 1970.social history, myer business history -
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Letter - Invitation to Myer's Christmas Party 1947
invitation to Myer Christmas Party 1947Invitation from Mr. A H Lawrence to Miss D Bulbeck and Mr. J Snell to Myer's Christmas Party to be held at the YMCA Hall on Monday December 22nd 1947 at 8 PM. Crimped edge on card.social history, myer business history -
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Letter - Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney
James Ferguson Mahoney was born in Bendigo in 1901. He enlisted in the RAAF in 1941 and was dicharged in 1945.Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney (assistant manager at Myer Bendigo) dated 26th June 1941 for admission to RAAF. Reference is on Myers, Pall Mall & Williamson Streets, Bendigo letterhead. Cream coloured paper. social history, myer business history, james ferguson mahoney, myer, reference -
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Letter - letter from Kenneth Myer to Jim Mahoney on the occasion of his retirement
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...social history of Myer business operationsletter from Kenneth Myer to Jim Mahoney on the occasion of his retirement, dated 10 February 1970. Letter handwritten on his Bourke Street, Melbourne letterhead.social history -
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Financial record - Financial record of purchases and payments made by Mrs. W. Gray, 3 Skene Street, Bendigo, circa 1959
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...social history of Myer business operationsFinancial record of purchases and payments made by Mrs. W. Gray, 3 Skene Street, Bendigo, circa 1959. 10772.34a financial transactions listing purchases and payments. 10772.34b invoices for purchases October 1959.social history -
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Financial record - Financial record of purchases and payments made by Mrs. Hicks, Myrtle Street, Bendigo
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...social history of Myer business operations and records.Financial record of purchases and payments made by Mrs. Hicks, Myrtle Street, Bendigo. Purchasing goods ranging from clothes and food, dated 1944 - 54.social history