In 1905 Richard Squire was manager of the West Berry Consols at Allendale, and developed an improved system of mine ventilation, which was supported in "The Age."[4] He was successful in combating and remedying the gas and ventilation troubles of the Deep Mines of Creswick and Allendale Districts after all had failed. MINE MANAGERS’ ASSOCIATION. Ballarat Branch. ... Mr R. B. Squire, manager of the West Berry Consols, at Allendale, submitted a paper detailing what he had done tor the betterment of ventilation in the alluvial mines of Smeaton and Mary borough districts- Members gave Mr Squire every credit for the results that he claimed to have effected; the adoption of his ideas had testified to their value to mine-owners. It was painted out, however, that for want of a thorough debate of the subject with experienced men the author had unwittingly included some general statements that required modifying in some points and extending in others, in justice to other workers among the earlier and the present day managers of mines. It was decided to invite the author to meet a sub-committee on this subject!Various papers relating to Richard Squire Mines including telegrams, reports, receipts, letters and newspaper clippings. .1 Souvenir Telegram .2 Telegram .3 Telegram .4 Telegram .5 Telegram .6 Telegram .7 Telegram .8 Telegram .9 Telegram .10 Telegram .11 Telegram .12 Telegram .13 Telegram .14 Telegram .15 Telegram .16 Newspaper article Mt Mercer Lease 8109, Ballarat .17 Report on the Southern Extension of Main Ballarat Goldfield .18 Letter from Harwood & Pincott Solicitors and Notaries re: Agreement .19 Ballarat Deep Leads Extensions .20 Leigh River Tunnel Syndicate Voucher x 4 .21 Debt Collector Letter .22 HY. W. Pearson Account .23 William Barrett Mining and General Blacksmith Quote and Account .24 Letter from Department of Mines, Melbourne dated 5th December 1934 .25 Letter from Mines Department, Melbourne dated 27th August 1937 .26 Documentsrelating to the purcghase of a wreath for R. Woolley .27 Prospectus of the Southern Leads .28 Propsal prospectus of Leigh River .29 Letter to Tom Squire from his brother Jim .30 Letter to Mr Squire from C Hayes regarding wages owed .31 3 copies of report on mine 8th August 1935 .32 Letter regarding unpaid account .33 Contributary causes of Collapse at Mt Mercer .34 Letter from D. Crawford re payment for timber .35 Letter from John McLeod apologising for not sending cheque .36 Letter from Department of Mines regarding Neil Cameron purchases of portions 64, 65. 66 and 71 .37 3 Letters from Department of Mines granting an extension of time to pay overdue rent. .38 Letter from Department of Mines regarding Mining Lease No. 8217 .39 Letter from Department of Mines regarding Lease Rents .40 Letter from the Department of Mines regarding further boring at Mt Mercer .41 Letter from E.R Hodge requesting that Richard Squire meet with Board members of Glenfine South .42 Letter from G Brown regarding Leases not being paid for .43 Letter from daughter Judy .44 Newspaper article regarding Berry United Deep Leads .45 Envelope addressed to R.T Squire Box 2 Tresco .46 Letter to Richard Squire from A.L. Read Date stamps richard squire, tom squire, jim squire, reports, contributary causes, account, c. hayes, proposal, prospectus, leigh river, southern leads, una cooperative society ltd., wreath, r. woolley, department of mines, e. woodlock, a.l. read, geo brown, hy. w. pearson, william barrett, ballarat deep lead extension, harwood & pincott, edmund woodlock, leigh river tunnel syndicate, federal debt collecting coy, the southern extension of main ballarat gold fields, telegram, received telegram, mt mercer lease, souvenir telegram, mining

Electrical telegraphs were point to point text messaging systems primarily used from the 1840's until the late 20th century. It was the first electrical telecommunications system and were sent by an operator or telegrapher using Morse code. Social telegrams were also encouraged and special pictorial forms and envelopes were designed such as the special purple form and envelope which was used when conveying condolence details during World War 2.(fn. Powerhouse https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/163103). There was a brief resurgence in telegraphy during World War I but the decline continued as the world entered the Great Depression years of the 1930s.  Although telegraph lines continued to play an important part in distributing news feeds from news agencies post World War 2, the rise of the internet in the 1990s and the widespread installation of the telephones in homes saw the need for telegrams to greatly decline. 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 situated on Pall Mall was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering telegrams and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about telegraphic services and the development of this unique form of communication up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life, coupled with the death Ted Rankins (the last Post Master and a long term telegraph volunteer at the Post Office). This satchel was used by Junior Postal Workers in Bendigo to carry telegrams which were delivered by bicycle in the early years and is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of Ted. Small, dark coloured rectangle, leather satchel with attached belt and ornate buckle. Satchel is made of four pieces of leather: two side pieces, one piece which is folded to create the front, bottom, back and flap and one piece for the central strap. The central strap has a single hole through which a metal toggle is inserted to secure the flap closed. Stitching is evident around the side seams, around the metal toggle and inside flap where strap is attached and has been reinforced. Satchel has four metal tabs to secure the top front to the top sides and an internal pocket on inside. The leather belt is attached to the back outside of the satchel with four metal press studs. The left side buckle also has reinforced stitching. Both sides of the buckle have decorative elements with the words Post Office / Communications/ Australia on the left side around outer circular edge. Underside of right side of buckle end has the words AROS pressed into it. Inside flap of satchel; Australia / Post / Telegram / Boys written in marker. Buckle; Post Office / Communications / Australia. Underside of right side of buckle end; AROS Internal; Gold address sticker with Ted Rankins contact details.ted rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection

Telegram envelope to J Badham, small paper front of envelope stamp removed.document, memo, railway, envelope to j badham

Telegram to J. Badham depot foreman loco shed bellana - small paperdocument, memo, railway, telegram. j badham. foreman loco shed benalla.

Copies of telegram sent on the 9th of January, 1886 reporting constable Ryan was missing.document

Cards, letters and telegrams received on the occasion of the marriage of Mary Elizabeth Holmes to Philip Chatham.mary elizabeth holmes, philip chatham, marriage, cards, letters, telegrams, wedding invitation, chatham-holmes collection

Telegram from Queen - 100th Birthday of Miss Annie Lansell, Barkly Place, Bendigoperson, individual, lansell family

Bendigo Music Lovers' Club 40th Anniversary Program contains telegrams and letter inside envelope within book. 8 pages in book. Name on telegram ' Miss Webster, 2 Eaglehawk Road, Bendigo.' Book celebrates 40th. Anniversary of club and the history of the club.W R Werryclubs, music, bendigo music lovers club, bendigo, bendigo music lovers club. 40 th. anniversary program.

Various cards, letters and telegrams received by Mary Elizabeth Holmes on the occasion of her engagement to Philip Chatham in 1956.mary elizabeth holmes, philip chatham, engagement, cards, telegrams, letters, 1956, ascot, launchley

Piece of paper dated 12/8/1905, signed by Bridget Flood. Written on the back of half a Telegram form.business, stockbroker, kelly & alsop, kelly & alsop collection - bridget flood, alsop

Note written on part of a telegram form and signed by Eliza J. Berti. Has a green 1d duty stamp attached.business, stockbroker, kelly & alsop, kelly & alsop collection - eliza j berti

Document. 3 telegrams sent to Gertrude Perry congratulating her on her performance in a musical performed at the Capitol Theatre Bendigo.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, congratulatory telegrams for gertrude perry, capitol theatre bendigo

1848 Autograph Telegram by Queen Alexandra- Typed and original. This item is a part of ex-teacher Ian Marryatt's travel collection

Telegram sent to Joseph Davies, Goldfields Consolidated, Diamond Hill, Bendigo, thanking him for his heroic and self-sacrificing conduct in rescuing and shielding your mate John Allan in a situation of great personal danger. Telegram printed in red on buff paper. Signed by John Quick, Post Master General.person, mining, joseph davies, bendigo, joseph davies, john quick, john allan, goldfields consolidated mine

Note written on part of a telegram form, dated July 29 1896. Note mentions W. Wood, advance 5000 Divs.business, stockbroker, kelly & alsop, kelly & alsop collection - w wood

Note written on part of a telegram form dated 18/3/1905. Paper has name,date, a number and an amount of money.business, stockbroker, kelly & alsop, kelly & alsop collection - arthur palmer

Document. Gertrude Perry's 21st items. 4 Congratulatory Telegrams plus card & cutting for Gertrude Perry's twenty first birthday.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, gertrude perry's 21st birthday items

Black leather look binder containing information, letters, diagrams, plans, drawings, graphs, telegrams & photographs all relating to Scalebuoys.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bendigo-inventions-scalebuoys-bendigo electronic co-abbott

Brown telegram envelope, on the front: Urgent…..His Worship the Mayor Town Hall Bendigo. Inside a copy of a telegram: 7. Melbourne Collins Street East 6th. His Worship the Mayor Town Hall Bendigo. England has declared war stop await further advice stop God Save the King stop Secretary of the Premier.bendigo, history, centenary of ww1