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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: COHNS CLEAR GLASS SOFT DRINK BOTTLE
A clear glass Cohns 26 Oz soft-drink bottle. The Bottle has a painted Red and white label on the neck as well as on the body. The neck label says 'Drink Cohns Cold'. The main label has a Logo with a Kangaroo head under a crown and slogan 'Quick to Quench' wavers across a red shield containing the words Cohns, Since 1857. Underneath the main label is ,26 Fl. Oz.' Housed in wooden Cohns Soft-Drink crate Item # 7322Cohnsfood technology, bottles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GEORGE WILLIAM KNIGHT BIOGRAPHY
Eight page Photocopy of George William Knight [1832-1923] of Bendigo brief biography once probably delivered as address to BHS. Horticulturist once owning nurseries at Epsom, Back Creek, and Williamson Street as well as Florist business in Hargreaves Street Bendigo. Genealogical data sheet showing family history. Five Photocopied photos of nurseries and giant rose bush named 'Cloth of Gold'. Catalogued by Rob Upson 2/3/ 2010 and donated by Carole Winter descendant.bendigo, history, autobiography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: SELF GUIDED TOUR NO.3 DOCUMENT
Green trifold document: Self Guided Tour No. 3 of the Bendigo Cemetery. On front, headstone image of William Roy Leach. Map of cemetery with numbered graves described e.g. Lady Jane Lamsey, honoured by Emperor of Chinese , Oscar Flight, Flight's Band 80 years dedicated to music. On back fold: this tour takes you past graves of some of Roy's old friends, as well as neglected graves, some bearing family names still found in the business directories of BendigoFriends of the Bendigo Cemeteries Inc. 1 May 1994.bendigo, cemetery, bendigo cemetery tour -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WHO'S ON FIRST
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Who's on first: Provincial's under-17 baseball team 1954. The team won the lightning premiership in 1953 as well as the premiership proper in 1953 and 1954. Standing from left: coach Jack Griffiths, Wal Boyd, Dennis Mc Intyre, Alan Broadbent, Mal Dillon, Fred Hunt and Joe Connors. Seated: captain Frank Griffiths, Ken Firth, Dennis Heritage and Bill Gilmore. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: THE MINE FLOODING CRISIS - FINALE OF THE VICTORIA QUARTZ
Photocopy of a newspaper article titled Discover Bendigo by James Lerk titled The Mine Flooding Crisis - Finale of the Victoria Quartz. Soon after the flooding of the mine commenced in June 1910, tributers worked the upper levels. By 1913 the Company found it was uneconomic to allow tributers to continue working in the upper levels. Four Bendigo men, Ernest Smith, David Holden, Jack Harrison and David Patullo worked the mine during the Depression. They did well. A photo of David Patullo is in the article.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the mine flooding crisis - finale of the victoria quartz, james lerk, victria quartz, brough smyth, bendigo advertiser 1912, great depression, ernest smith, david holden, jack harrison, david patullo, government battery eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BAGSHOT SCHOOL 1920
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Friday, March 12, 2004. Bagshot school 1920: Back row: Wally Clay, Len Clay, Norman Clay, Herb Clay and Ernie Stanley. Middle row: Alma Clay, Bell Clay, Bessie Wells, Bessie Reilly, Kath Reilly and Ethel Peatling. Front row: Grace Pollard, Edna Whatley, Harry Clay, Cyril Peatling and Albert Whatley. Teacher: Eric Baker. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF SIR WALTER SCOTT
A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Scott Novelist, Poet and Historian. One of the greatest and brightest of the sons of Scotland; whose genius ennobled his century, while his private virtues shed a lustre on the country he loved so well.' Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 401 - 415 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter scott, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter scott, the life of sir walter scott, writers, poets, poetry, history, historians, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward, lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biography, male, individual, person, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - SIGNED CRICKET BAT
Well used cricket bat. It was taken by Rohan Morosi, then 12, at the Queen Elizabeth Oval in December 1977 for a game of the newly created World series Cricket between West Indies versus World XI. The young Rohan gathered as many signatures from players as they left after batting. The signature of Clive Lloyd, Ajif Labal, Mushtag Mohammed, Dennis Amiss, Eddie Barlow, Andy Roberts, Bob Woolmer, Barry Richards, Imran Khan andJoel Garner.recreations, sports, cricket -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DIAMOND HILL, GOLDEN GULLY COSERVATION AREA
Map of Golden Gully conservation area comprising Glasgow and Golconda Consolidated, Glasgow Reef Company (Golden Gully) and New Napoleon. The area is significant because it contains the 'best evidence for hydraulic sluicing on the field as well as several early reef mining sites' On top of page 'Eaglehawk & Bendigo Heritage Study, Significant areas' Mines marked on page: Goldfields Extended shaft South Concord shaft Concord shaft Morning Light shaft Hansel and Mundy shaftbendigo, mining, golden gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOUNDERS OF AUSTRALIA: ALFRED E. WALLIS OF BENDIGO
Photocopy mentioning the work of Mr Alfred E. Wallis of Bendigo. He was born at Lockwood. After his education he joined a firm of auctioneers. He later started his own business, bought a well-known Mathoura Station, kept some of it and divided the rest up for farming. He later had interests in many firms. He was an active member of the Rochester Brass Band when he was younger and had an active interest in cycling, foot and horse racing.document, names of bendigo pioneers, founders of australia, founders of australia - alfred e wallis of bendigo, john wallis, alice e wallis, l macpherson & co, sternberg brothers of rochester, macpherson sternberg & co, john watson & co, alf e wallis & co, the alf e wallis finance and investment coy pty ltd, bendigo lyric picture theatre, farmers' and citizens' trustee company limited of bendigo, bendigo base hospital, bendigo agricultural society, bendigo auto-finance company ltd, catling roberts pty ltd, excelsior washed sand coy, rochester brass band -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY AWARDS - ALEXANDER JOHN HAMILTON, 1901 - 1903
HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1901. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Dialogue Miss A Lyons and A J Hamilton Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: AUSTRAL LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY ALEXANDER JOHN HAMILTON, 1901 - 1903
HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificates awarded to Mr. A. J. Hamilton as prizes in various categories of the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary and Literary Competitions Bendigo in 1903. Printed in black on card with illustrations of cherubs, maidens and flora in shades of pink and green. Humorous Duet (Open) Messrs Hamilton and Bradley Alexander John Hamilton (1874 - 1964) was a well known amateur performer,and teacher of elocution in Bendigo. As a young man he entered many compettions with great success.performing arts, elocution, awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: MULTIPLE SCALEBUOY
Four scalebuoys stacked above each other in a metal frame one with a copper turbine arrangement on top. An electromagnetic apparatus containing mercury, promoted for its ability to convert ordinary tap water in the home into therapeutic bathing and drinking water with healing powers related to a wide range of medical conditions. The scalebuoy was also sold for a remarkably diverse list of other uses and benefits. Invented by Richard Hartley Smith Abbott, a well known Bendigo businessman following World War 1.Bendigo Electronic Coy Patd A.C. Scalebuoysciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bendigo-history-inventions-business-abbott -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY COLLECTION: THE Y.P.. ANTI-SMOKING AND GAMBLING LEAGUE
Document. The Salvation Army, Blood and Fire, The Y.P.Anti-Smoking and Gambling League. Believing Cigarette and Tobacco Smoking and Gambling among lads to be most harmful to their moral and bodily well-being, I hereby enlist in this Legion, promising , by the help of God, to do all that Iies in my power to persuade others from using Tobacco, and from Gambling in any form; also to have nothing to do w th the habits myself. Signed................. Date................ Form No.111. 20m---12-09.organisation, community, abstinence society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PROUD STORY ; THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND
A hard covered book with sleeve containing a coloured illustration of war jeeps with driver on the front. The book is titled 'Proud Story ; The Official History Of The Australian Comforts Fund.' A Commonwealth-wide voluntary organisation accredited to the Royal Australian Navy, The Australian Military Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force and charged with the duty of caring for all fit and well members of the Australian forces during the Second World War, 1939-1945. F. H. Johnston Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, 1949.C.O. Bradham Jacksonaustralia, military, history, lydia chancellor collection, collection, lydia chancellor, world war two, australian comforts fund, australian history, history, w.w.ii, war, royal australian navy, royal australian air force, the australian military forces -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - MEN ON BUILDING SITE
Postcard: men on building site. Brick wall in background. 6 men standing, all wearing hats, berets Written on back' how do you like dad on this I think he looks very well, it was taken on the job at Aldershot only a little while ago. The dog with Charlie is Bessies grandson. We still have Peter the cat. When Topsy comes again we will see if we can get a snap of him. Fond love from Mum.photo, person -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHILDRENS BOOK COLLECTION
Childrens Books Collection. The prize for Girls and Boys. Childrens hard cover book containingtwelve issues of the "Prize for Boys and Girls, January 1898 - December 1898. (164pages). Includes a list of books for sale at the back, (24 Pages). Orange cover with Title and black patterns. Black and white and coloured illustrations. Written inside "madge. Christmas 1898" (2) " Madge Kelly Wills St Bendigo. Published for the proprietors by Wells , Gardner, Darton, & Co 3 Paternoster Buildiings.books, children's, the prize for girls and boys -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LANSELL'S BIG 180 MINE - MR ERNST MUELLER
Handwritten notes on the death of Mr Ernest Mueller. Extract from the Bendigo Advertiser July 25th 1910, Page 5. He purchased property on behalf of Mr G Lansell. One of his biggest transactions was in Mr Ballerstedt and Son's properties, the 180 Mine, the Fortuna Battery and equipment and house on the site where Fortuna Villa now stands, which he purchased on behalf of the late George Lansell for 30,000 pounds. He was well rewarded with good commissions.document, gold, lansell's big 180 mine, lansell's big 180 mine, mr ernst mueller, bendigo advertiser july 25th 1910, ballerstedt & sons, fortuna battery, fortuna villa, mr george lansell, wittscherbie, mr dyason, mr carl ballerstedt, mr thodore ballerstedt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA LINES OF REEF - PRODUCTION OF GOLD (OUNCES)
Hand written notes with production of gold from some of the mines. Some have the number of ounces per ton and the average per ton of ore. Mines mentioned are Lazarus, Old Chum 7 Early Grou?, New Chum & Victoria, North Old Chum, Lansell's 180, Victoria Quartz, Gt Central Victoria, Victoria Colsols, South Adventure Group, Adventure, Advance, Try - Me - Well, Prince Alfred, Alfred Co, Ironbark Co, Herc & Energetic.document, gold, new chum & victoria lines of reef, new chum & victoria lines of reef, production of gold (ounces), lazarus, old chum & early grouy?, new chum & victoria, north old chum, lansell's 180, victoria quartz, gt central victoria, victoria consols, sou;th adventure group, adventure, advance, try - me - well, prince alfred, alfred co, j r evans, ironbark co, herc & energetic -
Port of Echuca
Coloured Postcard, W.T.P Post card, Original photograph probably taken late 1890's Postcard c. 1908 (postcard appears to be dated 08)
P. S. Adelaide was a logging steamer operating between Echuca and Barmah forest. It was built in 1866 by G. Linklater, Echuca. Original owner J. G. Grassie, Poon Boon Station & S. H. Officer, Murray Downs Station. In June 1891 she was purchased by Murray River Sawmills and spent most of her working life on the Barmah Forest run. In 1960 she was purchased by Echuca Apex Club and steamed to Echuca. Installed on a bed of cement in Hopwood Gardens, Echuca before being restored to be refloated as a significant addition to the Port of Echuca maritime fleet (Parsons, R. Ships of the Inland Rivers. 2005. p.46)The P.S Adelaide is extremely significant as it it the oldest known wooden hulled paddle steamer in the world. She was built in Echuca in 1866 and still operates on the Murray River today. She has worked in the Wool Industry, the Timber Industry and the Tourist Industry.Colour (hand painted?) postcard and colour negative f P. S. Adelaide towing an outrigger barge. Three men can be seen on the lower deck and one on the top deck.on the front of the postcard:". Log barge & steamer Echuca" On the bow of the steamer: "Adelaide". On reverse of postcard, in blue pen:" PORT 16.3.82 COL NEG 13x18x1." In black pen encased in a square:"396.1" In blue fountain pen. Letter addressed to "Mrs. J. Robertson 37 Roxburgh St. Ascot Vale." " Your letter to hand(?) Sat. I am much better since my trip away. Was sorry to hear Jess(?) was not well. Hope she is better again. Hoping all are well. Love to all H." Postcard stamped: "Echuca Victoria Ap 6 08" Printed in green "Post W.T.P. Card". In has a red one penny postage stamp in top right hand corner.p. s. adelaide, echuca, port of (riverboats), echuca - history, post cards, echuca, paddle steamers, timber barges -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Geology, Chemical, Physical, and Stratigraphical, 1886
These books were added to the library of the School of Mines Ballaarat in 1889. The author was Joseph Prestwich, who was a Professor of Geology at the University of Oxford.Two brown hard cloth covered books, Vol 1 & vol 2 with gold printing on the front cover and on the spine. .1) has a coloured fold out map of the World opposite the title page .20 has a coloured fold out map of Europe..1) A label is attached to the inside front cover with The School of Mines Ballaarat and the no. 955 and date purchased 14/3/89 (1889) as well as the institutions stamp in several places throughout the book. .2) As above but with no. 956 and on the inside fly is written in pencil 'Stamped in Error' with a Ballarat School of Mines Student Library stamp crossed out.geology, bookplate, library plate, ballarat school of mines library, joseph prestwich, geological map of the world, geological map of europe, hieropolis thermal springs, rockss, ice, volvanoes, earthquakes, metallurgy, shakespeare's cliff dover, wapley, gloucestershire, redruth mining district, fossils, reptilian footprints, chalk, london clay -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Framed photograph, The Krait on Sydney Harbour, Photo taken in 1964
Cdo Assoc Victoria presented it to Exmouth Heavy AA Assoc. This was because the Krait left Exmouth on the successful Opn Jaywick raid on Japanese occupied Singapore Harbour in 1943. Exmouth Heavy AAA has now disbanded and daughter of a foundation member donated it back to the (post-WW2) Vic Cdo Assoc in July 2012.The former Japanese fishing boat, as MV Krait left Exmouth on the successful Opn Jaywick raid on Japanese occupied Singapore harbour in 1943. The vessel was partly restored, and motored into Sydney harbour in 1964 with former Z Special members on board, including the Jaywick operatives Berryman, Carse, Jones and Young. Black wooden frame with gold-painted border. Photo has large white borders. Black and white photograph of the WW2 Krait of Operation Jaywick fame, on Sydney Harbour in 1964 with crew members and four former Jaywick operatives on board - Berryman, Carse, Jones and Young. Legend: October 1972 Presented to EXMOUTH HEAVY ANTI AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION by the VICTORIAN COMMANDO ASSOCIATION. Four original crew members standing at forward well deck 1964. L to R Moss Berryman, Horrie Young, Ted Carse & Joe Jones. Brass plate on frame: "KRAIT." On back: "Barilyn Images 59 85 4666."japanese fishing boat mv krait exmouth operation jaywick singapore harbour z special berryman carse jones young. -
Koroit & District Historical Society
CWA Commemorative Key, 1954
This cardboard key commemorated the 21st birthday of the Koroit CWA in 1954 and was signed by all members as well as members from neighbouring branches.This is the only artefact at the society that clearly states who the Koroit members were in 1954. Cardboard Key with signatures 1933-1954Title "1933-1954 / CWA / Koroit" followed by numerous signaturescwa, koroit, women's organisations, country women's association. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Correspondence - Email messages, Anne Paul, Springthorpe Project, 23/09/2016
A report on the Springthorpe and La Trobe Local History Project. Gives details of themes and activities as well as contact for Project team members.3p., black text and images.Word document of email from Anne Paul.springthorpe project -
Federation University Historical Collection
Painting - Illumination, john Sands Limited, Illuminated Address Presented to William Crabb of the Beacon Gold Mine, 1899, 05/1899
William Crabb was later a well respected manager of the Victoria United GMC, Ballarat after leaving the Bucca Bucca region in Queensland.Digital copy of an illumination presented to William Crabb, mine manager at Beacon Gold Mine, Bucca Bucca. We also wish to record our appreciation of the interest you have always shown in the progress of the District, and more particularly the Mining industry. As a Mine Manager, we have found you to be equitable and just to your Employees, whilst at the same time faithfully serving our Employers. We know that you have always had the welfare of your men and the District at heart, and we are as heartily sorry at our loss, which your departure necessitates." (signed) William S Bryce James Demming Thos. G. Fraser, A. Griffith, A. Moncrieff, John Parry, N. Danvers Power, H Skinner, G. Strathen, Trevor W. Alley, William Peter J.P., James Marles, Joseph Smith and 45 others.illumination, william crabb, victoria united gold mine, beacon gold mine, upper bucca bucca, william s. boyce, james dennings, thomas f. fraser, a. griffith, a. moncrieff, john parry, n. daery-porter, h. skinner, c. strather, trever w. alley, william peter, james marles, joseph smith -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Kodak, May Connors, 1920's original
Former resident of Tatura, member of well known Connors family. May Connors later married Martin Ransom and moved to Melbourne.Original sepia photograph of May Connors outdoors. Hedge, trees in background. Beautiful dress. c 1920's.on back: Mayconnors family, may connors, martin ransom -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Report, The Remnant Vegetation of the Shire of Stawell, 1990
Study of what remains of Native Vegetation towards conserving what remains on Public and Private land as well as revegetation through shireBound PaperThe Remnant Vegetation of the Shire of Stawell by John Miller. School of Biological and Chemical Sciences Ballarat University Collage -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University.Murgatroyd Photograph CollectionF Murgatroyd Sellerstextile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills, collins bros mill pty ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University.Murgatroyd Photograph CollectionF Murgatroyd Sellers Sellerstextile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills, collins bros mill pty ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills -
National Wool Museum
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Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University.Murgatroyd Photograph CollectionF Murgatroyd ASC Sellerstextile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills, collins bros mill pty ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills