The modern mine is accessed via the Swan Decline, which commences at the Kangaroo Flat site on the southern outskirts of Bendigo and progresses in a north easterly direction between the Deborah and Sheepshead anticlines, reaching a depth of almost 1000 m below the City of Bendigo. Development of this decline commenced in 1998. Swan Decline closed and history preserved In a major rehabilitation milestone at Kangaroo Flat, the Swan Decline Bendigo’s primary gateway to underground mining, was permanently closed in December 2022. Important parts of Bendigo’s gold rush history were also preserved from the onsite office buildings with 19 boxes of records, and 1350 old photos being scanned and provided to the local historical societies and the Goldfields Library Corporation. A volunteer from the Bendigo Historical Society, Kay MacGregor, also scanned approximately 40 bookshelves of newspaper clippings to assist with recording and preserving geological drilling locations.Black and white photocopies of photographs of Swan Decline, showing some stages of underground construction. Eleven images on 3 pages, dated 16/4/2000 (10 a.m.) show decline walls, rock bolts and markout of tunnel shape. One image shows a utility in the tunnel. Final three images on one page, have notations on the photos: 'opposite SP18 LHS decline', 'just up from previous 3 box positions' and 'just up from tank, same side' On bottom RH side 'spots for scale attention, IT required, all lower decline.' All three images dated 12/6/2000.goldmining, kangaroo flat gold mine, western mining corporation, unity mining, swan decline

Printed DL three fold form, printed in green ink on off white paper, titled "W2 Tram Tour of Bendigo 12th November 1989". Details the date, the trams proposed to be used, booking form, fares and timetable. Trams proposed with a short history in Bendigo; W2 421, 441, 456, 470, 275 and standby car - bogie SEC No. 5, with a photo of each. Operated by Tervelka Pty Ltd - Tramway and Light Rail Contractors.trams, tramways, w2 class, bendigo, tours

Randall Collection - One page article re Bendigo in Argus Week-End Magazine May 1st, 1948. ''Historic Bendigo faces New Future'', written and illustrated by Rupert Charlett. Illustrations (small B&W line drawings/fine quality) of St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Central Deborah mine and View of the Post Office (through archway of the Soldiers' Memorial. Text covers aspects of the history of Bendigo with introduction and brief speculation as to future (''industrial development'')

Family History - William Warboys BATSON 1815-1907. Mention in text of research being done at the Bendigo Library and cover of document has 'Mr Batson 9th? Bendigo Bowling Club; Family History etc.' handwritten. Otherwise, there appears to be no reference to Bendigo in the text of this document. Family settled in Geelong area with children later at Nhill and Clifton Hill. Account of journey to Australia in the 'Travancore' (1849) - one of three ships with immigrants settled by Dr. John Dunmore Lang. Location:person, individual, william warboys batson, william warboys batson. dr john dunmore lang. travancore.

Magazine - SEC News May 1972 No. 157. Has an article, Bendigo "Trammies Rode into history", on the Trammies of Bendigo following the closure of that system in April 1972 and an article about what was believed to be the last gas lit house in Sebastopol, that was converted to electricity. Features photographs of Bendigo trammies, Jack Hogan, Harold Tueno, Alec Moss, Steve Rowe, Phil Knight, Barry Hopgood, Keith Townsend. Article notes those with over 30 years service with the SEC. The item, "End of the Gaslight Era" about the connection of electricity to a house in Sebastopol features photos of Minnie and Pansy Carnegie, SEC Mechanic Peter McCutcheon and Home Services advisor Gloria Reilly.Yields information about the closure of the Bendigo tram system and the last gas lit house in Ballarat.Magazine - 12 pages, black and white photographs and news items, centre stapled.sec news, secv, bendigo, closure, gas lights, electrical equipment, electricity supply, ballarat, trammie

Manuscript titled "A brief history of the Tramways of Bendigo", prepared by Keith Kings during 1965 based on the text in the last paragraph. Was to be a joint effort with Wal Jack, notes Wal's death in 1964. Provides a short history of Bendigo, the construction and operation of the battery and steam tram system, the take over and construction of the electric tramways by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria. Includes the takeover by the SEC, replacement tramcars, the North Bendigo extension, exchange of cars with Ballarat, Geelong, attempts to close the system and operations during the mid 1960s. The material in this manuscript would have formed by the basis of a booklet published by the ARHS/TMSV at the time of the closure of the SEC operated tramways in 1971.Yields information about the history of Bendigo Tramways written in 1965. Has a strong association with the author who prepared a larger work when the tram system closed in 1971.Manuscript titled - The Tramways of Bendigo - 31 quarto typed pages, carbon copy.Has a number of corrections to the text.trams, tramways, manuscript, history, esco, sec, tramcars, steam trams, bendigo tramways

Black and white image, cut from paper or magazine. Glued onto cardboard. Group of men, some in sports uniforms, others in suits. Above image in front 'J Maru, winner Kirkwood trophy'. Below image: 'group of Bendigo and Eaglehawk Harriers: 'A Levy, photo), 'H Grey, second'. On back circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' x 2. History of object: Previous Acc No. 'GP / 70' James Lerk 10 Mar 2000 'Photograph from ''The Bendigonian' newspaper'organization, club/society, bendigo and eaglehawk harriers

Black and white photograph of mine site. Mullock heap in background with various mine buildings. Chimney stack and corrugated iron buildings on right. Mine shaft holes in foreground. Whims centre back. Hand written on back 'Gold Mines Bendigo. Probably New Chum Hill. Looking North. Phoenix, later Old Chum Mine at summit. JB Lazarus' claims in foreground. RT. 'Johnsons No. 2' on back - Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. Circular stamp. History: Prev. ACC. No. MNG 2Batchelderplace, mining site, new chum

Joan O'Shea Collection. Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo. Promotional material. Chronological History, Poppet legs and shaft, Change Room, Caretakers or rag pickers room, Drying room, first aid room, carbide light room, Underground, carpenters shed, ore bins and loading bays, stamper battery, wilfley table, berdan pans, laboratory, display room, boiler, stroke hold, winding engine, boiler feed pump, electric driven compressor, steam driven compressor, blacksmith's shop.Photograph Courtesy Philip Beer.mining, marketing, central deborah mine.

MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO PROJECT PAMPHLET Pathway to History Bendigo Creek Linear Park Inside pages - Graphic image of the Linear Park from Alexandra Fountain to the Botanical Gardens, includes Rosalind Park, Golden Dragon Museum, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Gas Works, Chinese Joss House, Chinese Tea House, Lake Weroona, Wetlands, White Hill Cemetary and mine sites. On outside pages, cover, historical notes on Bendigo and Notes on the Bendigo Creek Linear Park. Notes on the back cover: A joint project of the City of Greater Bendigo and the Department of planning and development. Production by the Publick Affairs Branch, Department of Planning and Development. Printed in Bendigo June 1993 4360/93.

Newspaper clipping. 4/11/1961. 'Women's World', More About Trams. Our Cameo from the Past, dealing with a souvenir tram ticket issued in 1905 to commemorate a Railway Picnic has evoked many memories and given rise to some very interesting sidelights of Bendigo's early tram days. A short history of Bendigo trams from information supplied by Basil Miller. On reverse: Pills And The Breathalyser. Melbourne Police scientists have found and readily available pills or other commercial products that can nullify breathalyser tests to detect drinking drivers.organization, business, bendigo trams

black and white photograph: St, Mungo and Devonshire Group of Mines, looking south, California Gully Primary School in the background. Mng 25 ( black pen ) also in black ball point pen ' The St. Mungo and Devonshire group of Mines, Eaglehawk, looking south 1888. Foreground left - cab, windlass, whip and whim. Left to right, Old St. Mungo, Sadova, Background, The Deveonshire mines . At rear, Califronia Gully State School. View from Snob's Hill, in foreground. St. Mungo and Sadowa with the Lady Barkly in the distance, whilst to the right of the Lady Barkly is the joint battery of the South St. Mungo and Lady Barkly Companies, then follows the South St. Mungo mine, The Uinicorn, and the Phoenix, and in the background, the Devonshire Group ( as identified by J. Lerk in Bendigo's Gold Mining History 1851 - 1954 )organization, business, st. mungo and devonshire mines

MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO NEWSPAPER ARTICLES 3858.9a Young boy holding a board of mosaic tiles probably at a workshop. Article begins: A unique mosaic pavement is to become part of the tapestry of the restored Rosalind Park. Students from three of Bendigo's central primary schools are taking part in the project. Photo Caption reads ART at work: preparing to create the unique mosaic pavement in Bendigo's Rosaling Park is eight year old St Killians Primary School student, David Nicholds. 3858.9b A newspaper coloured photo from the poppet head of two young people standing on and looking down on the mosaic at the lookout. Caption reads: Passing students take a keen interest in the new-look base of the Rosaling Park poppet head. The mosaic was created through an Art Bendigo project. LEAP workers helped install the five sections using stone tiles made by local primary school students. Depicting the saddle reef formations in the area the work has been designed and created by Bendigo artise Maery Hall. Picture: Peter Hyett. 3858.9c A photo from the poppet head lookout looking down at a worker with a broom, sweeping the mosaic. 3858.9d Two women crouching on the ground viewing the work done on the mosaic. One woman holds books and papers; in the far background over the car-park is the Sacred Heart Cathedral, the Bendigo Art Gallery and the Capital Theatre. 3858.9e Newspaper article along with coloured photo of the poppet head lookout in Bendigo's Rosalind Park. In the foreground are two young people arranging the mosaics. The article begins: Mosaic pavements began taking shape at the base of the Rosaling Park poppet head lookout yesterday. The pavement will cover about 130 square metres, in five sections, and have been designed as a memorial to Bendigo's mining history and traditions. 3858.9f Newspaper article July 29, 1997 entitled 'Bendigo Paving the Way' - photo of artist Maery Gabriel at the official opening of the heritage mosaic. Pictures: Tania Bond. Photo of Maery taken from the poppet head looking down on the mosaic. Als a smaller photo with details of the mosaic design. Opening paragraphs of the artical: Arts Bendigo and the City of Greater Bendigo are paving the way to an improved Rosalind Park with the official opening of the 'Bendigo Heritage Mosaic'. The mosaic is more than 100 square metres of decorated pavement sections surrounding the poppet head lookout at the park. The paving was designed by mosaic artist Mary Gabriel and depicts Bendigo's mining history and colour throughout.

Sepia photograph. Group photo on grey mount. 'Employees picnic Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Co. Ltd. Male figures of various ages, dressed in three piece suits of the day. Various styles of head-wear and most figures with watch chains on their vests. Inscriptions: Printed on mount at front 'Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Co. Ltd, Employees Picnic, held at 'Cherry Tree' opn Saturday 7th March, 1903. On back - 'Royal Historical society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' - Circular stamp. History of photograph: previous Acc. No. GP 22, 'Committee' see 2001-202.01W H Robinson, Bendigoorganization, business, cohn bros. limited

Black and white photograph of councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye Shire early 1900's. Photo shows eleven adult males, five seated. Four visible watch chains, two floral buttonholes, brick walled building in background. Lapel badge on gent, back row, 2nd from left is similar to 1914 - 18 WW1 badge therefore photo is later. Inscriptions - on back: Stamp printed 'F Harrison, Photographer, 151? Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo'. In blue ballpoint ink 'Strathfieldsaye Shire Council from Mrs Lowndes, McIvor Road. Inclusions: typed caption 'Councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye Shire early in the twentieth century. If any reader can assist in identifying these men it would be appreciated. Photographed by F Harrison, Bendigo Historical Society. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'GP 42'F Harrisonperson, group, councillors strathfieldsaye

Merle Hall Collection: Rosalind Park Creative Village Bendigo Project Pamphlet for Rosalind Park Lookout - two copies. One side of the pamphlet has a layout image of the five sections of the mosaic and the poppet head base. The sections are numbers 1 to 5 Section 1: A stylised representation of the main Bendigo Goldfield based on a geological plan (Publish in 1992). It shows the lines of reef, including the famous Hustlers, Garden Gully and New Chum. Section 2: A typical cross section of the Bendigo Goldfields Section 3: The mine layout shown in this design features part of the Garden Gully line of reef. Section 4: Shown here is the Iron Bark mine on the Sheepshead reef. It has an interesting pattern of drives, stopes and winzes. Section 5: In this section the artist uses gold as her inspiration. The larger mosaic shows quartz veins winding through the earth containing gold in its various forms. The smaller mosaic represents the atomic structure of gold. It shows the the nucleus, the six shells of the atom, their electrons and orbits. The other side of the pamphlet describes the background of the community arts project, the artist, and volunteer workers, also notes mentioning the Bendigo community history. It also lists the donors for funding and business's that supported the project, with special thanks to Eric Wilkinson - Geolpogical advoser, the students and staff from Camp Hill, St Killians and Violet Street primary schools. BRIT and La Trobe University, bendigo.

In 1853, Bendigo Miners protested against the 30 shilling miners licence the had to pay the government. They wore red ribbons to show their protest and shopkeepers hung red ribbons outside their premises in support. Thousands of miners signed a petition to Governor LaTrobe to no avail. A protest gathering in Pall Mall marched to the Government camp on Camp Hill but this was a peaceful event again to no real avail.Typed notes on The Bendigo Petition and the Red Ribbon Movement. Amongst the petitioners were two women, Florence Foley and Sarah Williamson. Others include J H Abbott, Theodore Ballerstedt, Robert Benson, Captain Brown, W D C Denovan, William Froomes, Henry Holyoake, Doctor Jones, Frederick Ladbury and George Thomson. Also mentioned is how the petition was resolved. Further reading mentioned is: Frank Cusack's book 'A History of Bendigo entitled 'Red Ribbons in the Rain', and Geoff Hocking's book 'The Red Ribbon Rebellion - The Bendigo Petition, which contains names of those who signed the Petition. Written by the Bendigo Historical Society Inc.event, the bendigo petition and the red ribbon movement 1853, governor la trobe, florence foley, sarah williamson, j h abbott, theodore ballerstedt, robert benson, captain brown, w d c denovan, william froomes, henry holyoake, doctor jones, frederick ladbury, george thomson, george edward thomson, anti-license movement, sanders, william dixon campbell denovan, city of bendigo, back creek (bendigo) cemetery, white hills cemetery, joseph henry abbott, the diggers advocate, frank cusack, gold license fee, diggers' banner, william dexter, commissioner panton, commissioner wright, a history of bendigo, frank cusack, geoff hocking, the red ribbon rebellion - the bendigo petition, bendigo historical society inc

Black and white photograph of group posed in garden outside verandah brick building (iron lace) and sign 'Toorak' over central entrance. Palm trees on either side of path and group. Group composed of 29 men in suits (mostly young), twelve women and two children. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP68, WH Robinson, Photo Bendigo'. On back - 'Boarders 'Toorak' July 1914 Bendigo', RHSV stamp'. History: Prev. Acc. No. GP68. H Mainka (18/11/1999): 'Toorak' Boarding House in Mollison St between Mitchell & Williamson St (railway side). Neville Stilwell owned and Bev Stilwell may still own it. (informants - Norma Cowling, May Macauley. Previous owner Susan Eleanor McMahon, age 88, died at 135 Mollison Street, Bendigo. Cemetery RC 2nd interment. Last interment 24/8/1936. Burial 19/1/1948 at 2.00pm.WH Robinson, Bendigoperson, group

''The Loddon Land Swindlers'' - chapter from Research Paper, Graduate Diploma - Regional Studies (History), LaTrobe University College of Northern Victoria (Mark Ritchie, 1992). Research Paper is titled ''Masters, Mediums, Mortals and Mysia - A Regional Study of Land Settlement'' - the first chapter - 21 pages - is titled ''The Loddon Land Swindlers''. Appendix is 'poem' (''The Charge of the Dirty Three Hundred'' (not by Tennyson). Described in the accompanying note to the B.H.S by the author as ''a fascinating event in The History of Bendigo''. It relates to the Amending Land Act of 1865 (known as the 'Grant Act') and to details of the July 1865 involvement of Bendigo people - 200 men - in the Inglewood Land Selections. Reference to 'mediums' and 'dummies'. References to reports of the time in the Bendigo Advertiser.Mark Ritchieinglewood, history, land settlement, amending land act of 1965, james macpherson grant, shamrock hotel, cobb & co, inglewood advertiser, henry byron moore, mr grant minister of lands, dummies, belle-latrobe, inglewood

Cotton wall hanging made by Grade 3 & 4 students from Bendigo North Primary School. Quilt made of 28 panels (21 cm X 21 cm) each bordered with dark green strips (3 cms) bordering each panel. Backed with wadding. Across the top of the wall hanging are five hanging loops of dark green fabric (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm ). Hand stitched in place.Machine stitched except for top edged that has been hand sewn after padding inserted. Panels are decorated with textas and fabric paint. Children have drawn pictures and written dates of scenes and icons illustrating different icons and times in the history of Bendigo.handcrafts, tapestry, wall hanging

Nine page loose-leaf typewritten (draft) paper re history of Theatre in Bendigo - no author given (has handwritten annotation -''Was this the talk given by Pat Lyon to RHSC - ask James Lerk ''. Pages 12 to 19 are numbered and the is an accompanying unnumbered page with annotation ''who compiled this?'' which seems to relate to theatre in Dunolly, rather than Bendigo. Detail of history of theatre in Bendigo incl ref to: Lyceum Theatre; Theatre Royal; Marsh Troupe; Lyster Opera Co.; proposal to build an Opera House; St James Hall; Royal Princess Theatre; James Cassius Williamson; itinerant lecturers; various performing companies by name (page 15); various 'smash hits of the day' (page 15); in detail - the shows in Sandhurst for the year 1894 , month by month; the Masonic Theatre; Bendigo Dramatic Society; Bendigo Glee Club; Bendigo Orchestra; Bendigo Liedertafel; Alice Crawford (Shakespearian actress); Bindley's Conservatorium of Music with list of talented artists from there; Austral Competitionsentertainment, theatre, history, royal prinecss theatre. masonic theatre. austral competitions. lyceum theatre, theatre royal, bendigo glee club. bendigo dramatic society, alice crawford. crowley. billy heffernan. st. james hall.

Black and white photograph of Bendigo Arcade or Abbott's Arcade (as it was known). Northern end of Arcade. Inscriptions: in image - 'E J Brown's Bookshop and Circulating Library', 'Glory Box, Chinese Handwork, Sunray Pleating, Spoke stitching, Phone', 'Prices, the Watch People'. On back - 'TLC No. 55', Bottom LHC in ink 'Bendigo Arcade, A Doney'. History of object: Historic arcade opened c.1892. Demolished c.1960. James Lerk 2000 'EJ Brown's Bookshop and Circulation Library (CL) further down on left 'The Glory Box'. Opposite Brown's 'Prices jewellers and watch repairs' Interesting photo. Uncluttered as compared to other photo (531). Was arcade modelled on Royal Arcade Melbourne? (Charles Murray 16.2.2001).Alan Doney - Bendigoplace, arcade, bendigo arcade, see also 2001.021.01

Yields information about the final day of the Bendigo tramways and some of the tramcars used.Three double sided sheets from "The Walkabout" magazine, October 1964, titled "The Road to Bendigo". Five printed pages featuring photographs of Bendigo, its buildings, its history stories, gold mining days and other information, including three illustrations containing trams. .1 - Charing Cross with bogies and single trucker - taken early 1960's. Photo by A. Doney. Features the intersection, with Ezywalkin store. Note the "Jeffrey's bread" roof advertisement on the single trucker. .2 - Bogie tram on the Eaglehawk route prior to any nearby housing development - reclaimed mining land - has Castrol roof advertisement - photo by Claver P Carroll. .3 - No. 6 outside The Beehive stores - 3BO - photo by Claver P Carroll. bendigo, eaglehawk, charing cross

Bendigo Advertiser December 23, 1970 - Museum For Bendigo Proposal. Bendigo Museum Society plans to establish a museum of applied science and natural history in Bendigo, and hopes the City Council will provide a building for such a museum. President Dr. W. Straede and Secretary Mr. E. Wilkinson explain their plan to council. Mr Wilkinson, a geologist with the Mines Department , who formerly worked at the National Museum in Melbourne believes Bendigo would readily support such a museum providing a building was supplied by council for the venture to go ahead. Cr A.E. Galvin asked if the Bendigo Museum Society had any particular building in mind and an expression of interest in the Temperance Hall was raised. Cr. J.C.M. Jeffrey suggested the society apply for an area in the City Hall instead once council occupied its new administrative offices.bendigo, tourism, bendigo museum proposal

Black and white photograph. Single storey building with verandah. Two storey brick building at L. At least 12 adult males standing under verandah. L foreground wooden bridge / walkway. Photographer's car CF. In image on building 'Finlay & Co/Jackson's Gold Office, H Jackson'. On cart in image 'Photographer, Pall Mall'. Inclusion in envelope - typewritten is 'Henry Jackson, gold buyer of View Point, Charing Cross where Aussie Disposals are now operating. On the right is the first building of the Bank of New South Wales. The railing marked where the creek then meandered. Photograph by Batchelder, taken in 1861. (Bendigo Historical Society Inc.) History of object James Lerk 28.2.2000 Batchelder photo (copy) 1861, View Point. See Mosaic 1228 for further information.buildings, commercial, henry jackson, gold buyer

Notes for Aug. 1973 RHSV Bendigo Branch Newsletter ''Bendigo Memories, 1860 -80'' by G Meudell, author of ''The pleasant reflections of a spend thrift and his later reflections'', article submitted by Mr R Buick - continuation of this article in the Nov 1973 issue (see Mosaic #6544) - reference to George Lansell; Baranet Lazarus; William Hunter; Joseph Hunter; Robert Hunter; Burnewang Park; William Moffat; Andrew O'Keefe; David Grant; Thomas Luxton; James Vickery; James Taylor; Jim Maddox; Cocky Brown (caretaker of Camp Reserve); W D C Donovan; Eureka Stockade. 2. Article entitled ''Looking Back'' by Joch - re Historical Societies of Bendigo - mention of a long list of Bendigo names involved with the early Society and a call for readers of the article to research and record the History of Bendigo!!!document, names of bendigo pioneers, bendigo

Presentation by James Lerk to BHS 7th July 2000: ''Camp Reserve -Rosalind Park, used and abused''. First line: ''This short paper has no pretension in giving a complete synopsis regarding a slice of land which cradles a great deal of the history of Bendigo''. References to Commissioner Gilbert; Bank of Victoria; Bendigo Bank; powder magazine; post office; Survey Office; Court of Petty Sessions; Police Barracks; Supreme Court; Gaol; Temperance Society; Robert Strickland residence; tenements on Reserve; Mac's Track; Orderly Room; Cascades; Corporate High School; Temperance Fire Brigade; Masonic Hall; Central School Camp Hill; Fernery; ''The Willows''; Conservatory; Parade Ground; Sandhurst Club; Police Station; Grandstand in Upper Reserve; High School; Soldiers Memorial Insitutute; Lookout (poppet head - Garden Gully United); Advance Bendigo and North League crèche; Sound Shell; Olympic Swimming Pool. Two printed copies.James Lerk.bendigo, streetscape, camp reserve, rosalind park, bendigo creek