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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A STORY OF PROGRESS, THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER
'A story of progress' produced by the Bendigo Advertiser and The Bendigonian - their history and how they are produced - with the Proprietors' Compliments. 8 pages with photographs.Bendigo Advertiser and Bendigonianbendigo, newspapers, bendigo advertiser, bendigo advertiser, bendigonian, newspapers, george mackay, robert mackay, angus mackay. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - ACCOUNT BOOKS BRSL, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, 1962 - 1974
Income and Expenditure Account books for the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) This is listed under three Acc's for the years 1962 - 1965 General Acc, Relief Acc and Club Building Patriotic Acc. .2) This is listed under four Acc's for the years 1966 - 1970. General Acc, Relief Acc, Club Building and Repatriation Acc. .3) This is listed under four Acc's for the years 1971 - 1974. General Acc, Relief Acc, Club Building and Repatriation Acc..1) Book, grey cover with blue lines like a jigsaw puzzle, ruled blue lines with vertical red and blue lines, entries are a mixture of blue and red pen. Inside the front cover is a list of 6 people who have been issued keys to the office. .2) Book, green covers, ruled blue lines with vertical red and blue lines, entries in blue pen, minimum in red. On the inside cover is a list of 6 people who have been issued with keys to the Bendigo RSL Office (6) and safe(3). .3) Book, red covers, blue ruled lines with red and blue vertical lines, entries are in blue pen, minimum in red pen. Inside the front cover pasted in a large yellow envelope with the following. Two A4 typed copies of the "Presidents Annual report for 1973". One A4 typed copy of the "Presidents Annual Report for 1974" Eleven hand written notes on medium sized paper re "Treasurers report for 1974" Account book sheets folded containing 5 pages written on for the year1973. Account book sheets folded containing 2 pages written on for the year 1973. Three sheets typed regarding Bonds with ANZ Bank. Measurements are an average of the three. .1) On the front Cover, "Graphic Analysis Book, 32 sets". .2) On the front cover "Collins Analysis Book 700 series".brsl, smirsl, account -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Mathieson family photographs and history - Ringwood circa 1950's & 1960's
Typed document -2 pagesLife history of Stanley Thomas Mathieson written 17 August 2008 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Harley R. Dadswell, Dadswells of Dadswells Bridge - Dadswell Family History, 1990
Green card Cover with black line border.Dadswell Family History Dadswells of Dadswells Bridge Harley R Dadswellstawell -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Country Victoria's Own -150 Year History of the 8th/7th Battalion
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Ian R. Delahoy, The Long Voyage - Delahoy Family History - Previously Cat No 3654, 2012
White (4) Four ring binderThe Long Voyage. Delahoy family History. Ian R. Delahoy - 2012stawell, family history, delahoy - holdsworth -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Ballarat and Bendigo Abandonment", 15/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the method of advising SEC staff about possibly reducing expenditure to a minimum., Yields information about the method of advising SEC staff about possibly reducing expenditure to a minimum.Memorandum to the Manager from the Engineer and Manager, dated 15/2/62, on departmental foolscap letterhead with rounded corners, titled "Tramways - Ballarat and Bendigo Abandonment". Notes the need to possibly curtail un-necessary expenditure, eg motor rewinding, pending the closure of the tramway, however discretion and caution is needed in the case of an accident.trams, tramways, maintenance, finances, sec, ballarat, bendigo, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ballarat and Bendigo tram systems, 1960's or 1970's
Yields information about the extent of the Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems and possibly has a strong association with the work of Tom Murray.Set of two hand drawn maps of the Ballarat and Bendigo tram systems, showing loops, terminus, depots and rail lines, including out of use loops and reserved track. Possibly made during the 1960's or early 1970's. Drawn on lined foolscap paper - have been torn from a pad.trams, tramways, map, drawings, ballarat, bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Anita Bagley, BTM - Bendigo - Bylands Tour - 6/12/1998, Dec. 1998
Paper ticket printed onto light yellow paper with decorative border for the Ballarat Tramway Museum social group tour to Bendigo and Bylands tramway museums on 6/12/1998. Has a sketch of No. 11, side on elevation. Gives date, fare, departure time. Has been punched or cancelled by the trolley pole.trams, tramways, ticket, ballarat, bylands, bendigo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet and article, Diamond Valley Local History Tour 2019, by Yarra Plenty Regional Library, 22/10/2019
Cover article written by Rosie Bray. In addition to YPRL booklets which have a brief history of each site visited, there are leaflets on Anglican parish of Diamond Creek; Nillumbik Cemetery; Ellis Cottage; Greensborough Cemetery and Sutherland Homes for ChildrenBooklet (2 copies) containing a brief history of sites visited on the Library's Diamond Valley Tour 2019, with 21 p. of supplementary information by various writers and 6 photographs taken on the tour.diamond valley, yarra plenty regional library, sutherland homes, st katherines church st helena, andrew yandell reserve, greensborough rsl, greensborough war memorial park, greensborough cemetery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Popinjay Australian Publications, The Moonlite Papers Volume 1, 1988
.1) Yellow soft covered booklet, and accompanying newspaper articles regarding the escape of Captain Moonlight from the 'escape proof' Ballarat Gaol. .2) Newspaper clippings relating to Captain Moonlight non-fictioncaptain moonlite, bushranger, moonlight papers, moonlite papers, ballarat gaol, wantabadgery statement -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WW2, Bendigo Ordnance Factory, 16 Jan 1956
Certificate details "William Bennetts" service at the Ordnance Factory, Bendigo. Certificate issued on the occasion of his retirement. Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.Proforma with text printed in black type. Form bears the Australian Coat of Arms. Personal details of recipient added in black type. Handwritten signature in black ink on bottom RHC.Personal details added using a typewriter with text in black. Handwritten signature in black ink.william bennetts, bendigo ordnance factory, certificate -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, The Mall Bendigo, Charing Cross, c1904
Yields information about Pall Mall Bendigo and demonstrates British printed colour photo postcards with a decorative hand painted message.Colour postcard of The Mall Bendigo, Charing Cross or Pall Mall with two trams in view, the fountain and building on the north east corner, including Henderson and Goodson's Beehive store, , J. T. Hill Tailor, Wertheims, Williams Showman, J. Donegan Dentist, Havelock Tobacco and on corner J. Koch supply store. Has many people by buildings, with well dressed ladies - and event day? Also horse and cars. On the top left hand corner in gold ink are words "Birthday Greetings" handwritten on card. In white ink in bottom left hand corner is title "The Mall, Bendigo". Rear is words "Post Card", divided back type, place for stamp included prices and "Printed in Britain" Card has not been used. trams, tramways, postcards, bendigo, pall mall, charing cross -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Kristin Otto, "Yarra - A Diverting History of Melbourne's Murky River", 2005
"Yarra - A Diverting History of Melbourne's Murky River" by Kristin Otto. History of Yarra River covering commercial and social uses."To Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society, with best riverside wishes. Kristin Otto"yarra river, kirstin otto -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Hibbins, Fahen and Askew, Local History Handbook, 1985
A guide to sources with information on people, land and buildings in Victoria, written for the amateur local history and family history researcher. Indexedhistory -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Heidelberg since 1836: a pictorial History. Text by Cyril Cummins, 1971_
A history of white settlement of the Heidelberg area. Contains historic photos and description of the growth of the area.Produced by the Heidelberg Historical Society with financial assistance from the City of Heidelberg.A history of Heidelberg compiled to mark the centenary of Heidelberg being granted 'shire' status in 1871. Covers the period 1836-1970. 5 copies. (copy 5 is not for loan and filed in FileCab:Heidelberg - this copy was the property of Frances Sheppard, Secretary to the Town Clerk and includes other memorabilia)Elsa Jones [and address] 1971heidelberg, heidelberg historial society -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Photograph - Framed photo finish, Susie Royal, Bendigo Novice Handicap 14/3/1931, 14 March 1931
Susie Royal, a trotting mare foaled in 1921 by Royal Mac from Charity's Dolly, was raced by Vic and Bill Rothacker, trained and driven in races by Bill Rothacker of Serpentine. Among her many wins were 8 at the metropolitan track at Richmond in Melbourne.Large rectangular black and white harness racing photo finish, mounted on brown and white paper and framed.In black ink: Top on brown paper: Bendigo / Novice Handicap 14/3/1931 Bottom on white paper: Susie Royal / W. Rothacker Bottom on brown paper: Hilda Voyage. / "Bluen". c.summers. / Admiral Patch. wilki Lee. Stamp at the back of the frame: Style 498 / Price £ 1414-0trotting, susie royal, hilda voyage, wilki lee, c. summers, bluen, admiral patch, 1931, bendigo, harness racing, novice handicap, wc rothacker, bill rothacker -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Bendigo Tram car Mileage (Air Brake cars)", c1972
Yields timetable information about the Bendigo tramcar mileages, though no date provided. May be at the completion.Report - typed quarto sheet, titled "Bendigo Tram car Mileage (Air Brake cars)", giving a mileage figure for each tramcar, broken down into Bogie, Truck cars (4 wheels) and Birney cars. Undated. Based on the knowledge of the compilation of the Ballarat figures towards closure this should be considered an estimate, not an accurate figure. trams, tramways, bendigo, tramcars, mileage, birney -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ensuring Link with History, 1991
In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson orchard.In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson orchard. Its history goes back to the 1880's when established by John Fankhauser. Council plan an enviromental program on the property providing an overnight experience on the property for children.In 1988 Nunawading Council purchased the historic Matheson orchard.orchards, charles matheson, city of nunawading, matheson mary, fankhauser john -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, The National Trust Research Manual: Trace the history of your house or other places, 2004
This book is designed to help you unlock the secrets of historic places and buildings.Detailed guidance from the National Trust Team of experts makes it as easy and accurate as possible to research the history of properties and discover their heritage significance.This book is designed to help you unlock the secrets of historic places and buildings.Detailed guidance from the National Trust Team of experts makes it as easy and accurate as possible to research the history of properties and discover their heritage significance.historic sites, historic buildings, historic gardens, conservation and restoration, (ms) celestina sagazio -
Federation University Historical Collection
Painting - Artwork Plan, Birdseye View of the Ballarat School of Mines, 1915, 1915
Herbert Leslie (Les) COBURN (1891-1956) Australia This work was commissioned by the SMB Council to hang in its chambers. It envisions the new Junior Technical School building and was illustrated in the same year the Ballarat Technical Art School building officially opened. Les Coburn was a student at the Art School between 1908 and 1916. Coburn and his business partner, Percival Selwyn Richards (1865-1952), became joint instructors in architecture and building construction at the school from 1920, with Coburn continuing until 1948. Watercolour plan drawing on paper of Ballarat School of Mines showing the Museum, Administration building, Technical Art School, and proposed Junior Technical School, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, and the Ballarat Gaol Governor's Residence. ballarat school of mines museum, ballarat technical art school, ballarat junior technical school, watercolour, cr. h. l. coburn, aerial, ballarat school of mines, birdseye view, h.l. coburn, herbert leslie coburn, les coburn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE, 21 Dec 1955
Letter to W.J.L. Bennetts from the Ordnance Factory, Bendigo, officially recognising his intention to retire at the age of 65. Item in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See catalogue no. 9886P for details of his service.Foolscap sized cream coloured page. Commonwealth of Australia letterhead in blue print. Text of letter in black type. Signature of author handwritten in blue ink.Handwritten signature at bottom of letter in blue ink.william bennetts, bendigo ordnance factory, letter -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, W. P. Nimmo, Hay, & Mitchell, Women of history by Eminent Writers, 1885
The stories of 95 women from 500 BCE to 1816-55 are included in this anthology. The essays were selected of women considered to be significant in history "as set forth in the best words of the best authors". The profiles are written by various authors including Sir Walter Scott and Plutarch304 pages; gilt edged pages; includes table of contents and b&w illustrationsnon-fictionThe stories of 95 women from 500 BCE to 1816-55 are included in this anthology. The essays were selected of women considered to be significant in history "as set forth in the best words of the best authors". The profiles are written by various authors including Sir Walter Scott and Plutarchwomen, history, social history, biographies -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Set of three photographs : Bendigo Hospital, 1931
Eugene and Annie Mary (Mollie) Sibson married in 1933 and both were associated with the Bendigo Hospital. Eugene held a the position of Medical Officer for 48 years and Mollie as a paid nursing sister until her marriage in 1933, although Mollie did continue to hold an unpaid position on the Board of Management of the Hospital for many years afterwards. Eugene was first elected to council in August 1976 and elected Mayor of Bendigo for the 1978 – 79 term at which time Mollie served as Mayoress.Set of three black and white photographs, individually mounted on card. Each photograph depicts groups nurses and doctors from Bendigo Hospital onsite, posing for photograph. 0138.1; Interior of decorated hospital ward. Four nurses standing alongside beds with patients. 0138.2; Group portrait, exterior or building. Forty nine nurses and three doctors in four rows, seated and standing on lawn in front of building. 0138.3 Seven nurses and one doctor standing in front of decorated cars. Mollie Sibson is third from left, Eugene Sandner is on right. Verso 0138.3 tc; Bendigo Hospital Easter 1931 / Grace Adams?, Janet Redpath, Annie Mary (Mollie) Sibson, Mary Tatchell, Vera Chant, / Lil Turpie, Alice Downing, Dr Eugene Sandner ((Hon. Assistant Physician 1936 - 37, Hon. / Surgeon 1938 - 56, Hon Consultant Surgeon 1962 - 92).eugene and mollie sandner collection, bendigo hospital, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, mollie sibson, bendigo easter fair, mayor sandner, mayoress sandner -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Windsor Publications, Bendigo Birneys
Large print illustration of SEC Bendigo Birneys in front of the SEC Depot. Print published by Windsor Publications as their No. 7 of a series. P Features tramcars 11, 28, 29 and 30. Photo by R. Green, either late 1969's or early 1970's. Two copies held. Printed on heavy cardboard with a gloss sheet.On rear of copy 1, letters "TBT"trams, tramways, birney, bendigo, windsor publications -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Charing Cross, Bendigo, mid 1900's
Demonstrates aspects of the development of the Bendigo tramways by ESCo prior to undertaking the Ballarat system. Yields information about Charing Cross soon after the electric tramway was opened.Black and White postcard, early 1900's view of Charing Cross, Bendigo looking towards the north, Pall Mall. Has three tram cars in the view, the fountain, centre poles, horse drawn cabs and vehicles, a poppet head and building on the east side of the Pall Mall. Divided back postcard with areas for message, address, and the stamp. Has "67)" in the top left hand corner of the back of the card, a circled "13" crossed out, "early 1900's" in ink. In the top right hand corner "$8" in pencil. On the front of the card has "67)" in the top left hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 4 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, Wal Jack, "Bendigo Tramways State Electricity Commission - April 1939", 1939-1956
Yields information about the history of electric tramcars in Bendigo and their backgrounds.Eight pages of notes, listings of Electric tram stock in Bendigo - dated 1939, detailing builders, providing details, scrapping dates, updated to 1956 in relation to bogie trams. Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". trams, tramways, bendigo, sec, tramcars -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Reference, Ship to Shore - A History of Melbourne's Waterfront and its Union Struggles, 1990
Significant waterfront history out of print, purchased on eBay"Ship to Shore - A History of Melbourne's Waterfront and it's Union Struggles" By Rupert Lockwood 1990. Hale & Ironmonger 398 pp paperback, illustrated and indexed, introduction by Author, "Afterword" by Tasnor I Bull of the VOWF. Bibliography, abbreviations, etc, cover orange type on tinted historical photo of Yarra ships.In pencil on flyleaf "sale $17"piers and wharves - waterside workers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, rupert lockwood -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, More than just gumtrees: a personal, social and artistic history of the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors, 1993
Joan Richard was a speaker at the Surrey Hills Historical Society meeting in November 2013. A watercolourist, she has been a long standing member of MSWPS, Past and Recent President in 2017 and a Life Member. The Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors was founded in 1902 by women who had been students at the Art School of the National Gallery of Victoria, to provide a forum for artistic discussion and an opportunity to view and comment on each other's work. Originally named the Students' Art Club, it became "Woomballana" (meaning either 'everlasting beauty' or 'search for beauty') Art Club, The Women's Art Club, the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and finally, in 1954, the present title was adopted. The history of the MSWPS and its members’ achievements, issues of the workplace, family and art commitments, the economic survival of artists, migrant artists and prejudice against women are also explored. Much of the information in “More Than Just Gumtrees” has not been available in previous publications; it includes hitherto unpublished sources - oral history interviews, minute books, reviews, letters, early photographs. There are includes biographies of over 300 artists, with individual exhibition lists, representation in public collections etc REF: MSWPS website. Artist Mabel Pye, who lived in Surrey Hills, is one of the featured artists.A history of the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors and of the women who have belonged since 1902. Some of these women have become well-known to the art world, other have slipped by un-noticed. Incl. index, bibliography.To the Surrey Hills/Historical Society/Presented by/Joan Richard/19th November/2013melbourne society of women painters and sculptors, women painters, women sculptors, mabel pye, joan richard -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Audrey N. Steele, Freeland Family History Stawell Victoria, Clipperships, Gold & Clydesdales, 1991
History of the Freeland Family in AustraliaGrey Card with Black order Black Typed title underlined below a sailing ship and three harnessed hoses in a plowed field, Sub Title and AuthorFreeland Family History Stawell, Victoria (Underlined) Clipperships, Gold & Clydesdales. written & Researched by Audrey N.Steele. The Title Page Has a Different title Pioneering Freelands 1852 Henry & Sarah Ann On Inside Cover on white label To Stawell Historical Scy. With Compliments. From Audrey Steele 28/10/1991stawell, middleton, deep lead, freeland