Cream coloured flannelette baby nightie with long sleeves. Gathered at waist. Long ties attached at waist with an insert band with pink and blue embroidered flowers. Back opening at neck with cotton ribbon ties. Edges at sleeves and neckline have crocheted edges in silk thread.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, cotton flannelette baby nightie

Cream coloured cotton flannelette nappy.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, flannelette nappy

Cream coloured cotton flannelette nappy.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, flannelette nappy

Cream wool hand knitted square necked dress. Small balloon sleeves, short cream satin ribbon tie at waist. Yolk has an open pattern, while skirt is stocking stitch, with a band of diamond shaped patterning 13 cms wide, and a bottom band of garter stitch. This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby dress

Cream coloured hand knitted baby jacket with long sleeves. Fold back collar in zig zag pattern. Body of jacket with vertical zig zag pattern. Sleeves with zig zag pattern. Front opening. Collar, cuffs and hem have crocheted edges in silk thread. Cream satin ribbon tie at neck.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

Cream coloured long sleeves hand knitted woollen baby coat with collar. Stocking stitch with three rows of diamond pattern on yolk, on lower skirt and on sleeves. Front opening and hemline edged with moss stitch. Fastened at neck with one pearl button. Cream satin ribbon tie at waist.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby coat

2 page document, photocopied. Document details Geo Mackay's development of Annals of Bendigo, referring to Bendigo as part of Ravenswood Run. Mentions, Captain Charles Hutton who occupied Wild Duck and the McIvor Creeks and the Campaspe as far as Barnadown. Charles Sherrard ( Mt. Alexander North) Coliban system, Hallas' band later Northcote band and gold seeking and production. First Easter Fair in 1871 is discussed. Unknown author and no date. On top of first page late 1940's in pencil.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, easter fair society

Photocopied 20 pages from Annals of Bendigo that relate to the Bendigo Easter Fair, dating from 1871 - 1950bendigo, bendigo easter fair, annals of bendigo

2 photocopies of Easter Fair photos. A. Floats rounding corner of Pall mall and View Streets, approx 1940's. B. Photo of float, flat tray carriage with box type structure on top, models of horses and men and stone type house, on top. 'KF' on side of float.(Kangaroo Flat) 4 men dressed in uniform, jacket and pants, logo on top of arm (indecipherable) and small hats. - could be fire brigade. Very early image, copy only and poor quality.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, parade

Photocopy of Bendigo Advertiser photo: image shows float in Easter Parade ( 1950's?) Written on end of float '6th Bendigo' and on side 'steps to citizenship' Appears to be scouting or guides float. Poor quality copy.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, float in parade

1 page photocopied document. Bendigo Easter Fair Results financial report detailing monies paid to following organisations. three columns, Hospital, Benevolent Home, Total. Years from 1871 through to 1941.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, financial report

3 page document, typed, photocopy. History of Bendigo Easter Fair - includes reference to G. Aspinall and Mr. J. Burnside, Geo Mackay's father, Hallas's Premier City Band later Northcote Band, Chinese, Emu Point, Ordnance factory site, Joss House, Popular Girl 1930, Document approx 1948, unknown author.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, easter fair society

2 page handwritten letter, signed Ema Pitson ( nee Werry?) 61 Raglan Street, White Hills, Bendigo, dated 21st March, 1991, regarding the Easter Fair Popular Girls. Letter includes reference to Red Emporium in Hargreaves Street, Matthews Bros., Ern Matthews. Ema worked at the Red Emporium in Hargreaves Street, the busiest shop in town. It was Mr Ern Matthews who brought forward the idea of having a Popular Girl competition on Easter Saturday.Ema Pitsonbendigo, bendigo easter fair, popular girls competition

Photocopy of photo of George Sumner holding the halter of a cow. On document in writing photo taken of George Sumner in 19444, at the old Bendigo showgrounds at Easter. The cow was raffled, for the Bendigo Easter Assn. Tickets were a shilling, the prize was 10 pounds or the cow. All proceeds, to the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum, St. Luke's Toddlers Home, in later years tickets went to two shilling a ticket, the prize was then 20 pounds or the cow. F. Sumner, 74 Neale Street, Bendigo, 41 2382.

1 page document, original. Document attributed to article written by David Horsfall. Written on bottom in pen - James Thompson, Bendigo Trust, 76 Violet Street, Bendigo 3550. Mr. Craig Tweed, Tweed Sutherland Pty Ltd., 52 Mitchell Street, Bendigo, Vic, 3550.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, first easter fair

2 page document, photocopy. 'The First Bendigo Easter Fair' written by David Horsfall. Page 17 and 18, extracts from book. Sandhurst Trustees logo on bottom.David Horsfallbendigo, bendigo easter fair, the first easter fair

A history of Westgarthtown, German and Wendish immigrants first settled at Westgarthtown in March 1850, situated 16 Kilometres north of Melbourne this land now forms part of the suburbs of Thomastown and Lalor. Soft cover 36 pages with black & white and coloured photographs,maps & illustrations. Published by the Heritage Council Victoria and the City of Whittlesea.victoria, history, german, victoria-history-german-westgarthtown

8 page document 'Project on the Bendigo Easter Fair' handwritten, photocopy of original. Document details early anecdotes relating to the running of the Fair. Includes reference to Favaloro's Vienna Café; popular girl competition; railway transport to the Fair; Morley Johnson's; humorous entries including a horse dressed as a bride. Written by Violee Davey ( Myers) August 22nd 1989. In 1993, Violee (Victoria) Davey received an Order of Australia for services to the communityViolee Daveybendigo, bendigo easter fair, violee davey

2 page document outlining the history of the Bendigo Easter Fair. On top of document 'Australia's Oldest Festival' Mentions Sun Loong, the Tea House and influence on Bendigo's culture. Written on top in pencil sent to Denis Chung, Mt. Eagle Publications, PO Box 84, Heidelberg 3084. with Tea House and wining dragon photo: 30.6.92bendigo, bendigo easter fair, oldest festival

5 page document, on cover 'The Bendigo Easter Fair Parade' with Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Fair logo. Document details a brief synopsis of the history of the Easter Parade. Could be extract from larger booklet?bendigo, bendigo easter fair, easter parade

Application form with conditions of entry to Rotary Club of Bendigo Easter Fair Art Show 1994. The first Bendigo Easter Fair Art Show was held in 1968 and every year since. In past 10 years more than 12,000 paintings have been exhibited. on back of form - other history of art show details price range of painting sold.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, rotary art show

Tabor Lutheran Church Tanunda S.A. 1849 - 1999, published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the congregation 19th September 1999, soft cover 56 pages with black and white photographs, printed & designed by Barossa Printmasters.Clemens G Schmidtreligions, christian, lutheran, south australia- tanunda- religion - lutheran

Tracking Ancestors a beginners guide, soft cover 176 pages with black and white photographs.Anne Laversbooks, technical, genealogy, genealogy-family history

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby dress. Square neck at front with shoulder opening on each side, fastened with a pearl button. Short puffed sleeves. All over lacy ribbed pattern. Ribbed edging on neck, sleeves and hem.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby dress

Wilhelma Chronic, commemorating the founding of the Templer settlement Wilhelma in 1902 in Palestine.This book tells the short history of a little German village in Israel. The Friends of Jerusalem, a small group expelled from the Protestant Church in Germany called themselves Templers with the official name of Temple Society sought to establish settlements of small communities in Palestine. Soft cover 173 pages with black & white photographs, maps and illustrations.Kurt Beilharzreligions, christian, german, religion-german-templers-palestine-wilhelma

Cream coloured crocheted woollen baby jacket. Yolk with fold down collar- stitched down. Long sleeves. Front opening. Fastened at neck with twisted woollen rope tie.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby jacket

Machine knitted woollen short baby pants. Cream coloured. Hemmed at waist and legs. Fine lacy pattern all over. Side opening. RHS fastened with one button.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby pants

Cream coloured hand knitted woollen baby vest. All over ribbed pattern. Crocheted edge around neck and sleeves. Cream coloured satin ribbon tie at neck.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, baby vest

Hand knitted salmon pink coloured ladies woollen bed jacket with set in long sleeves. All over feather and fan pattern with rib pattern on yolk. Fold over collar. Front opening. Pink satin ribbon tie at neck. Apricot coloured ribbon ties at cuff.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, female, ladies bed jacket

Diggers and miners. Diggers and Miners. Some of these fields were the scenes of remarkable rushes, comparable with the great rushes of 1851 and1852. For example, it was unofficially estimated that there were 50,000 on the Maryborough field in 1854, over 50,000 at Fiery Creek (Beaufort) in 1855, 40,000 to 50,000 at Dunolly in 1856, 60,000 at Ararat in 1857, and, in the last of the great rushes of the' fifties', 30,000 at Back Creek (Amherst) in 1859. Markings: 15 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields