Plan on paper: on top of plan 'plan showing the position of the underground & surface workings in the claim of Mr. Ballerstedt Victoria Hill' Signed by Thomas Forbes, Mining Surveyor, 22nd. April 1868' Attached to plan is a letter report accompanying plans on the underground workings in (illegible) Ballerstedt & Sons, Victoria Hill (ink blot covering writing RH side) Text of letter begins : the underground level southwards from the shaft is 4ft 6' x 6 ft wide as shown on the plan; and is at a depth of (illegible) from the surface; along the (illegible) of which the timbering both upright and cap-pieces; are now in as good condition as when the work was being proceed with; with the exception of the uprights and one cap-piece which are slightly crushed from the general settlement of the mullock. The timbering of the drives is still standing in the same position though upwards of 12 months has elapsed after the slip in the open cutting had taken place, showing very clearly in my mind that the slip could not be attributable to the insufficient timbering of the underground workings; but rather to the action of the weather in this particular part of the cutting. The probably quantity of mullock that was detached or slipped from the west side of the cutting; would be (from careful enquiry and observation ) about 1500 loads at least; enough to crush the whole of the timber in the levels, if it had not been of the most substantial character and I think yours to prove that the fall was not caused by any defective timbering but from the cause already stated. I may state that I have inspected the underground workings generally in the mine, and the timbering is of the most substantial characterbendigo, mining, victoria hill

These items come from the estates of Dorothy and Agnes Ardlie of Warrnambool. Dorothy Ardlie (1910-1993) and her sister Agnes (1915-1993) were the daughters of law clerk Arthur Ardlie and his wife Ethel, the granddaughters of the prominent Warrnambool lawyer, William Ardlie and his wife Mary and the great granddaughters of John and Mary Ardlie, pioneer settlers in Warrnambool. All of the documents relate to St. Ann’s Convent/School in Warrnambool. The Sisters of Mercy established St Mary’s Wyton school in 1872 and the name was changed to St.Ann’s in 1888. Dorothy and Agnes Ardlie would have been particularly interested in the convent building established around the original building of Wyton as this building had been the home of John Ardlie and had been sold to the Sisters of Mercy by their grandfather, William Ardlie. Dorothy and Agnes Ardlie had been pupils at St. Ann’s School. Some of the documents relate to the orphanage established at St. Ann’s in 1881 when an extension was added to the convent for that purpose. The orphanage was closed when a similar institution, Nazareth House, was opened in Ballarat. Thes items are of minor interest as material compiled by the Ardlie sisters, Dorothy and Agnes, residents of Warrnambool in the 20th century. .1 A sheet of paper containing a letter handwritten in black ink and an envelope with the address handwritten in black ink .2 A sheet of paper containing a letter handwritten in blue ink .3 A black and white photograph of St. Ann’s Convent .4 Two sheets of blue paper with rough plans of St. Ann’s building interior .5 A sheet of paper with a black and white sketch of St. Ann’s Convent .6 A sheet of white paper with photocopies of two newspaper cuttingsardlie family, warrnambool, st. ann’s convent

These items are part of the collection belonging to the Misses Dorothy and Agnes Ardlie of Warrnambool. Dorothy Ardlie (1910-1993) and Agnes Ardlie (1915-1993) were the daughters of the Warrnambool law clerk, Arthur Ardlie and his wife Ethel, the granddaughters of the prominent Warrnambool lawyer William Ardlie and his wife Mary and the great granddaughters of the Warrnambool pioneer settlers, John and Mary Ardlie. ‘Aroona’ was the name of the family home in Princess Street, Warrnambool. These items are of minor interest as part of the collection of items belonging to the Misses Ardlie of Warrnambool in the 20th century. The Ardlie family was prominent in Warrnambool throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. .1 A piece of grey-coloured paper folded in two to make four pages. The edges are rough. There is blue printing on the first page. .2 A pink-coloured card with serrated gold edging, the Rotary logo, blue printing and handwriting in blue ink. .1 Aroona Warrnambool Phone 235 .2 Rotary Club of Warrnambool ardlie family, rotary club of warrnambool

The certificate was presented to Mr Hughes after he had helped to collect 500,000 pounds for various charities, including St Vincent's Hospital. The certificate is accompanied by a letter from the item's donor which summarises the achievements of Mr Hughes.Certificate is printed on paper which has been glued onto thick card. Certificate is printed in grey, cream, yellow and dark blue and featuring black and white photographs of St Vincent's Hospital. The names of the recipient and Mother Rectress have been written in black ink. The certificate has been broken into two separate pieces down the centre.St. Vincent's Hospital / Melbourne / Life Governor's Certificate / It is hereby Certified that / Mr. William Walter Hughes. / has been appointed an / honorary Life Governor of the Institution / M. Alphonsus O'Doherty / Mother Rectressst vincent's hospital melbourne, fundraising, certificates

Various documents in plastic folders. The topics are: 4030.1 – 4300.25 Various documents in plastic folders. Various documents in plastic folders. The topics are: 4030.1 Photocopy of an article titled Saunders' Victoria House. Also a map of the Saunders residence in High Street. 4030.2. Article titled What I saw in gaol July 1889 (written by Gilbert Rule.. 4030.3. Eleven pages essay: H. M. Prison Bendigo after a short history of the prison there are details of several criminal cases. Also brochure H.M. Prison Bendigo 1861-2006, Official decommissioning ceremony 5 January 2006. 4030.4. The Temple Builders, talk by Alex H. Stone 10th May, 1998. 4030.5. The German contribution to early Bendigo by Frank Cusack. 4030.6. Children's games played during and prior to the great depression, Interviews conducted by James Lerk. People interviewed are: Stella Banfield, Mary Pickles, Geoff Newman, Vel Newman, Joan O'Donahue, Peg Schlotterlein, James Gallagher, Jack Larkin, Ken Maes. 4030.7. Email from Hans Tracksdorf to Andy Walker and Ana Hilson updating on the Charlton Building at 60-62 Mundy Street, June 2015, several coloured photos attached. 4030.8. Notes on the family of Elizabeth Ann Butler. 4030.9. The Amy Castles story, a narrative on the life of the singer Amy Castles. Also a booklet ''I lived for the art'' The story of Amy Castles concert program. 4030.10. Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre ''Granite houses of Faraday and Harcourt'' by George Milford, March 2010. 4030.11. The story of Knipe's castle and the man who built it, John Hanlon Knipe. A paper presented by Mrs. Edith Lunn 2nd April, 1987. Also some photographs of graves and various documents. 4030.12. Report: Victorian Heritage database place details 15/07/2014 former Kahland winery and cellars. Also two coloured photographs from Tony Robinson' s walk around Bendigo, Kahland street - Lynden house built 1873 wine cellar. 4030.13. several letters from James and Dinah Jeal to their parents detailing their travels on the goldfields dates from 1855 to 1865. 4030.14. Photocopy of a six pages hand written letter to a Walter Edis (?. in England from a J. Wharton (?. from Woodstock on Loddon, detailing his boat trip to Melbourne and the train trip to Marong where he is working. Letter dated July 9th, 1923. 4030.15. The history of T.C. Watts & Son, real estate agents in Bendigo by Edith Lunn. September 30th, 2000. 4030.16. Medals created by Messrs Joseph and Co. Pall Mall, Sandhurst and Melbourne with special reference to ''Champion Medals'' created for the Bendigo Rifles and other Victorian forces. 1858 to 1885. Compiled by Angus Pearson December 2012. 4030.17. Talk by Jim Evans at September 202 meeting of the Bendigo Historical Society. The Inimitable Charles Thatcher, colonial minstrel. 4030.18. Six pages typewritten document titled: C.R. Thatcher, the local songster. Date and author unknown. 4030.19. Music sheet. The Chinaman. Thatcher's colonial songs as written and sung by Charles Robert Thatcher during the goldrushes in the Shamrock hotel, Bendigo. 4030.20. Heidi Teague young historian award two pages detailing the criteria for the award, a newspaper obituary for Heidi Teague and a twenty five pages transcribe interview of Heidi Teague, Heidi was interviewed by Ines Tyson and transcribed by Carol Woolman in 2009. 4030.21. Photograph of Richard Bertram Taylor in military uniform, Richard was killed in action in WWI. Also a brief family history 4030.22. Six pages typewritten letter from John Stuart, Assistant Surgeon Royal Navy to chief Secretary The Honourable C. Haines dated Sandhurst 27th May, 1857 regarding Chinese protectorate. 4030.23. Eight pages biography with photos of Sister Clara Stewart. 4030.24. Two pages biography on John Boyd Watson (and sons. by Rob Upson 4030.25. History of Alick Wilkinson & other grocers 1930 onwards. Compiled by Vernon and Garran Wilkinson.