Copy of overall plan for Fortuna Villa. Plan shows entrance and garden elevations, ground plan and principal floor plan. Written on top of plan 'G Lansell Esq' 'Scale 8 feet to 1 inch'.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Plan drawn on heavy parchment 'underground survey G. Dennis' printed on top of plan. Plan shows boundary lines and peg site. P. Bonati claim marked on bottom of plan. B. Letter with plan on letterhead 'City of Sandhurst, Town Hall, July 2nd. 1873' Addressed to Mr. George Dennis, Sir, In reply to your letter of the 19th. ulto I am empowered to state that subject to the formation of the road referred to, your existing rights are conserved, and the council will undertake not to object to the renewal of your lease. The only conditions being that you shall not sink a shaft in the street or attempt to obstruct it when formed. I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant, Geo Fletcher, Town Clerk.bendigo, mining, g. dennis claim

Original hand drawn map showing lease holders along Mt. Korong Road, Sandhurst area. Names include Gold Mines Co., Hercules Co., H. Koch, Prince Alfred Co, Advance Co., J. Steane, Skeals, Abel & Co., Mounts(?) Bay co., Wellington Co., Waterloo Co., Endeavour Co., W.H. Langdon, Bridgman & Co. Written in blue pencil on top RH corner in script Syme Well, Nova Ste (indecipherable), German Aleno Co., Concord, Rae. Written on back of map in black pen 'Maps'.map, bendigo, mining leases

Folder of research material compiled by Carol Holsworth. Received at History House in July 2023. White Hills Hamlet Includes Newspaper articles including many photographs of properties in the White Hills area advertised for sale Historical information about White Hills Hamlet properties Family history information about former residents of the White Hills area Notes based on electoral rolls, local directories, and rates records MapsCarol Holsworthbendigo, history, white hills hamlet

Folder of research material compiled by Carol Holsworth. Received at History House in July 2023. Sandhurst Burial Ground (Off Bridge Street) Includes A chronological history of the Sandhurst Burial Ground Newspaper articles Research articles Correspondence Photographs.Carol Holsworthbendigo, history, sandhurst burial ground

Alexandra Fountain Letter to Mr M Butcher from Keith Oberin for the Alexandra Fountain centenery Committee. Minutes of evaluation meeting of the above committee. Balance Sheet Alexandra Fountain costume dinner ball. Hand written description of fountainbendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain

Black and white photograph of Deborah Gold Mine, Abel Street, Golden Square. Image shows large mining sheds (engine house, boiler room) with tramway and poppet head at rear. Two ore bins on RH side. Large mullock hills at RH rear of ore bins. Written on back of photo 'Deborah Reef Gold Mines NL 20.3.37' Paper with photo states:' The Deborah Gold Mine, Abel Street. The poppet head was moved from the Windmill Hill mine Long Gully. This photograph was taken in March 1937 after a further 10 heads had been added to the battery'bendigo, mining, deborah gold mines

BHS CollectionBrown cover, gold writing. On front: 'Crown Law Department, Victoria' printed around circular design, crown on top.Book contains ' a digest of the law of mining in Victoria, 1858 - 1881'. Published by Charles F. Maxwell & Son, Melbourne and sydney. 1881. Stamped in blue ink ' Law Department Victoria'.John McFarland, M.A. Barrister at law.bendigo, mining, law of mining 1858 - 1881

List of mining items catalogued in Folders 121, 122, 124, 125, 129.bendigo, mining, catalogued items

Typed and handwritten document detailing the Diamond Hill residents in the 1920. Author unknown. Names of residents: Dempster Bush Herbel, Miss Rose ( Mrs Luke Murphy) Dean, Herman Holidays (Hollidays?) 3 families Eddy, Redfern (family) Wescloh, Mrs. Augusta (postmistress) Mrs Day Schilling, Roy Ruschmeyer Residents 1981 Bush Ruschmeyer Old Post Officebendigo, gold mining, diamond hill area

10934.29a - Receipt G45 Receipt dated: 21 Sep 1945. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Norcentral Agencies." in large, bold capital letters. Norcentral Agencies were wholesale merchants and distributers. below the company name, it lists the company's: Contact Info - Phone 957 and 927, P.O. Box 77. There is a prominent blue X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in grey lead pencil. Purchased for the amount of 3 pounds, 18 shillings and 6 pence. A discount is noted if receipt is paid by October 21st 1945 for the amount of 3 pounds, 13 shillings and 6 pence. 10934.29b - Receipt G66 Receipt dated: 1 Nov 1945. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Norcentral Agencies." in large, bold capital letters. Norcentral Agencies were wholesale merchants and distributers. below the company name, it lists the company's: Contact Info - Phone 957 and 927, P.O. Box 77. There is a prominent black X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in grey lead pencil for the purchase of chor flour and lime [unknown] Purchased for the amount of 2 pounds and 6 pence. 10934.29c - Receipt G65 Receipt dated: 10 Nov 1945. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Norcentral Agencies." in large, bold capital letters. Norcentral Agencies were wholesale merchants and distributers. below the company name, it lists the company's: Contact Info - Phone 957 and 927, P.O. Box 77. There is a prominent black X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in grey lead pencil for the purchase of sugar of milk and nonpareils Purchased for the amount of 3 pounds, 1 shilling and 11 pence. 10934.29d - Receipt Y55 Receipt dated: 3 May 1948. Cream, large rectangular paper. Paper is thinner than previous receipts. The receipt header reads "Norcentral Agencies." in large, bold capital letters. Norcentral Agencies were wholesale merchants and distributers. below the company name, it lists the company's: Contact Info - Phone 957 and 927, P.O. Box 77. There is a prominent black X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in grey lead pencil for the purchase of gravox and flour Purchased for the amount of 4 pounds, 14 shilling and 7 pence. 10934.29e - Receipt Y54 Receipt dated: 24 July 1948. Cream, rectangular paper The receipt header reads "Norcentral Agencies." in large, bold capital letters. Norcentral Agencies were wholesale merchants and distributers. below the company name, it lists the company's: Contact Info - Phone 957 and 927, P.O. Box 77. There is a prominent black X through the page indicating that the receipt had been paid. Handwritten in grey lead pencil for the purchase of asparagus Purchased for the amount of 5 pounds and 16 shillings. bendigo, morton's stores, norcentral agencies

BHS CollectionWatercolour by John Hall. Gold frame, cream mount board. Painting shows a minescape with many poppet heads and chimneys in middleground. Mine building in foreground has 'Duchess Tribute' written on side of shed. Mine dam in immediate foreground in front of mine buildings. On back of frame, written on copy of image that painting was taken from: 'Devonshire Group of Mines, Snob's Hill and Mungo Mines in background. Written across bottom from LH side ' Duchess Tribute, West United Devonshire, Phoenix, Duchess of Edinburgh, United Devonshire, South Devonshire.'John Hall, Eaglehawkbendigo, mining, duchess tribute

BHS CollectionWatercolour by John Hall, in gold timber frame, cream mount board. Painting shows the New Chum Mine site. In foreground, open shaft with timber supports, in background mining chimneys and poppet head.John Hall, Eaglehawkbendigo, mining, new chum mine

BHS CollectionWatercolour painting of Golden Square area, framed in gold timber frame with cream mount. Painting shows poppet heads and mining chimneys in foreground, housing in background. Pasted on back of frame is copy of print showing names of some of the mines. From left to right: Lazarus Mine, Lily Street; George Lansell's 222, Chum Street; New Chum Railway Mine (one of the deepest). Names presumably written by John Hall, artist.John Hallbendigo, mining, golden square

Table of information regarding the mines situated along the Carshalton line of Reef, includes Stafford Reef mine.bendigo, mining, carshalton reef line

BHS CollectionDescription of the heritage values of the Glasgow Golconda Reef Gold Mine sites. Information taken from 'On My doorstep' website (no longer available, 10/2022)bendigo, mining, glasgow golconda

Cemeteries Series of letters re Chinese section of White Hills Data form for White Hills Letters re maintenance of White Hills Acknowledgement of nomination of Chinese Funeral Towerbendigo, cemetery, white hills cemetery

Cast Iron Collection Series of letters re photographs for cast iron report Series of letters re cast iron museumbendigo, buildings, cast iron

CBA Bank View Street Building Citation Black and White Photobendigo, banks, commercial bank

Chateau Dore Winery Data Form Letters re classificationbendigo, business, chateau dore'

Certificate of Service. First Class. Mining Manager. Department of Mines. Victoria. Awarded to John Greenfield Gill. Dated 02.11.1914. Cream coloured card. Black printing. Includes signature of John Gill.bendigo, mining manager, john greenfield gill

DVD/CD. Transcription of names from 1856 Petition from persons at Sandhurst occupying Lands under Business Licenses praying that if the intention of Govt is carried into effect, their lands may be surveyed for sale and the improvements valued.bendigo, law, land improvements

Black and white photograph of etched glass window in conservatory, Fortuna Villa. Image shows oval shaped decorated with leaves. Young girl seated in rural background inside oval.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Black and white photograph of etched glass window, conservatory, Fortuna Villa. Image shows a reclining woman in a shell, with small figure (Cupid?) with bow and arrow, left hand side.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Black and white photograph of etched glass window in conservatory ,Fortuna Villa. Image shows figures of a man and woman, on each side of image two Ionic columns.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Silver cup mounted on brown plastic pedestal base. Cup has two handles either side. Engraved on cup ' V.A.W.C. 50 kilos H'cp 1936. A Philpotts 2nd., 5 hrs. 15 mins 59 secs'bendigo, sporting clubs, v.a.w.c

Black and white photograph of main gates to entry of Fortuna Villa. Ornate iron gates with archway, supported on granite supports either side.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Black and white photograph of stone archway and pathway, Fortuna gardens.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Engraved Cup, detachable lid, two handles either side. Handles are decorated; body of cup is elaborately engraved. On one side of cup is engraved: ' 2nd Rate Junior Cup, gift of Owen and Transton 1888-9'. Engraved on opposite side: ' Won by Sheepwash Cricket Club'bendigo, sporting clubs, sheepwash creek cricket club

Black and white photograph of mine site. Metal poppet head in centre, engine room buildings on LH side. Brick chimney extreme left. Large mullock/sand heap on RH side. Mine dam in foreground, three geese floating in water. In front of poppet head, horse drawn wooden cartbendigo, mining, hercules and energetic mine