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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORICAL GUIDE TO BENDIGO
Five copies of 'The Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch Historical Guide to Bendigo. Including Self Tours of Bendigo's Famous Goldfields.' Revised Edition. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo 1968. photos, maps, illustrations. Two copies only have WITH FREE MAP stamped on the front cover.bendigo, history, gold mining, book, books, bendigo, history, royal historical society of victoria bendigo branch, gold, goldfields, victoria, victorian history, gold mines, gold, australian history, gold discoveries, mining. sticker bottom left front cover of two copies only 0064.5 par. 0064.6 par -
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Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO TREE LINED STREET
Photo of a tree lined street, on the left a 2 story brick building on the right a blue stones building, that has been described as an old flour mill, located in Kyneton Victoria. At the corner of Piper and Ebden Streets.Agfaplace, streetscape, unknown -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS OF BENDIGO STREETSCAPE, Unknown
Two Black & White Early Photographs of Bendigo. (Photograph 1) Panorama is taken from the Masonic Hall location with the Rifle Brigade Hotel on the corner of Rowan and View Streets and Knipe's Folly in top right of image. (Photograph 2) An early photograph of the Bendigo Goldfields the suburb of Ironbark taken from the vicinity of Mt. Korong Road, overlooking Victoria Street and Quick Street. Image shows Knipe's Castle in Boundary Street ''on the Ironbark Ranges'' top right.bendigo, streetscape, rowan & view st, mt korong rd -
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Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1851
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and miners. After 1861, many new fields were discovered - e.g., Walhalla (1863), Landsborough (1864), Alexandra (1867), Rheola (1868), Turton's Creek (1872; and new diggings were established on some of the older fields - e.g., Cathcart (near Ararat) in 1864, and at Fiddler's Creek (Avoca) in 1868. But these rushes do not belong to the gold era proper. And both before and for many years after 1861, there were scores of small diggings - after 1861, there were scores of small diggings - too numerous to mention - in Victoria. Markings: 16 994:LIF I. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: LANDMARKS AND MILESTONES:THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FM
Two copies of the booklet titled "Landmarks and Milestones: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the FM Courtis Collection". Bendigo Art Gallery 5 July - 10 August 2008. Education Faculty Bendigo, La Trobe Universiy Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Victoria 3550, Australia. Published 2008. On the front of the booklet is a photo of an outdoor scene with children flying kites. Within the book is a type written article describing the art collection.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, art collection, person, male, individual, fm courtis collection, bendigo art gallery, art works, artist, catalogue, art catalogue, exhibition, art education, art history, landscapes, mr. f. m. courtis -
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Newspaper - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: MICRONEGATIVES OF NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, 9th September,1991
Envelope containing 'micronegatives of newspapers' written on front. Inside, pink docket 'copying service order' from the Council of the State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Order relates to previous entry 10599.34 entry on copies of newspapers. Lists the Weekly Advertiser and Bendigo Independent as being copied. Ordered by Ms Cousins, PO Box 36 Bendigo. Telephone 054 439191 Dated 9 September 1991.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, negatives of newspaper articles -
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Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: WESTGARTHTOWN
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...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 -
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Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: VIOLEE DAVEY PROJECT ON EASTER FAIR
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 -
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Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: THE PENNYWEIGHT KIDS
The Pennyweight Kids 1852 1857, why did more than 200 children die at Forest Creek, Victoria and who were they ? 1830 The Ancestors - The Descendants 1930, soft cover 116 pages with black and white photographs & illustrations.A R McMillanplace, cemetery, castlemaine, history-victoria-castlemaine-children-cemetery -
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Slide - DIGGERS AND MINERS. DIGGERS AND MINERS, 1852
Diggers and miners. Diggers and Miners. Ko. W. Mal. R. Am. T. H. A. C. B. Y. Br. O. G.R. Goldfields established in Victoria, 1852-1854. Markings: 12 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
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Slide - DIGGERS AND MINERS. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1851
Diggers and miners. Diggers and Miners. Map of Victoria shows Bgo. Mt. A. (C'maine) Cl. Ba. B. A. Creek. Goldfields established in Victoria 1851. Markings: 11 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
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Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: THE HERITAGE OF FAITH
The Heritage of Faith, a story of the early Pioneers of the Pyramid Hill district including the Old family, soft cover, 257 pages, signed by the author 6/9/1973 with photo of him on front cover.J M Oldhistory, australian, pyramid hill, history-victoria-pyramid hill- old family -
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Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: CIRCULAR RE WORK VALUE INCREASES FOR TRADESMEN
Yellow circular, dated 16/10/1980 in reference to Work Value Increases for Tradesmen. Reasons are given regarding the non-payment of the Increase. Although Tradesment are not entitled to the Municipal Employees' Work Value Increase they have, in most cases, received a Work Value Increase which are detailed in the circular. Circular from Paul Slape, Acting Secretary.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - circular re work value increases for tradesmen, federated municipal and shire employees' union of australia - victoria division, paul slape -
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Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: EARLY PIONEERS IN & AROUND CLUNES
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Early Pioneers in & around Clunes, soft cover 155 pages with black & white photographs and illustrations.May Townsendvictoria, history, clunes, victoria-history-clunes -
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Memorabilia - THEATRE TICKETS, 1986
Theatre Tickets. On the front in blue pink and red is printed J.C. Williamson Int'l. presents Happily at the State ME & MY GIRL, for Wednesday 12th February 1986 at 2.00pm. Ticket no's 42 & 43. On the back in blue print is the conditions of sale. Sold in Victoria by BASS. Box 625performing arts, elocution, melbourne state theatre. -
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Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: AMENDMENT TO POUNDS ACT 1978
Copy of a letter to The Municipal Clerk from J D Fagan, Secretary with an amendment to the Pounds Act 1978. It includes increases in trespass rates (clause 5) and a new responsibility (clause 4) where an owner seizes cattle trespassing on his land requiring him to notify the owner if he can ascertain the owner's identity.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - amendment to pounds act 1978, municipal association of victoria, pounds (amendment) act 1978, j d fagan -
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Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: HISTORY OF SHELLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
History of Shelley Memorial Hospital A'Beckett Road, Bunyip 1930 - 1991, soft cover 66 pages with black & white plus some coloured photographs, printed by Drouin Commercial Printers.Denise M Nestmedicine, nursing, hospital, victoria-bunyip-hospitals -
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Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE KAMAROOKA DISTRICT
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...A Brief History of the Kamarooka District, soft cover with 80 pages compiled by Geoff Pedersen edited by Barry Cail printed by D.G.Walker Printers with black and white photos & a map.Geoff Pedersenhistory, australian, kamarooka, victoria-history-kamarooka -
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Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, 1850s
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. The Bank of Victoria, which purchased most of the gold from the Walhalla mines, is estimated to have handled £10,000,000 worth of gold. Markings: 56 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
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Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: REQUIREMENTS OF AGENTS FOR CATTLE ENTERING VICTORIA
Letter from John T Harkin to Stock Agents regarding the Requirements of Agents for Cattle Entering Victoria dated 29 August 1995. Letter to Mr Ron Laird from Greg Robinson, Project Officer, Animal Health Operations Branch, dated 14/12/1995 mentioning he has enclosed 100 Interstate cattle ear tags and their requirements. Agriculture Victoria logo in top right corner, A V on a green background.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - requirements of agents for cattle entering victoria, agriculture victoria, bendigo agriculture centre, john t harkin, ron laird, ian mckenzie, greg robinson -
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Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, 1850s
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. Here is a gold escort leaving the Bank of Victoria for Melbourne. Next to the Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. Picture shows 2 mounted escorts alongside a small wagon being hauled by 4 horses. There are approximately 30 members of the public watching on. The Mechanics Institute is weatherboard and the Bank of Victoria appears to be stone. Markings: 55 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
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Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR R DUIMOVICH
Pink copy of a letter to Mr R Duimovich from T H Williams, dated 20/6/1979. It was ruled that a dispute existed within the Industry and ordered the parties concerned into a Conference to attempt to conciliate, as much as possible, all aspects of the Log of Claims presented in the Courts.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - letter to mr r duimovich, commissioner connell, arbitration court, the municipal association of victoria, t h williams -
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Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR J RICHMOND
Letter from R Coles, General Secretary of the Federated Municipal and Shire Employees' Union of Australia - Victoria Division to Mr. J Richmond referring to a list of Members' deductions from Bendigo. He has requested Mr Richmond to send the necessary receipts for the Members so he can send his Commission. List of employees attached. They are: Rogers A M, Christensen B E, Holahan T P, Dingfelder W H, Diss W T, Braine C G, Chinn A E, Deveraux K W, Dowsey S T, Jones R C, Mangan L J, Bush A A, Howarth D L, Brandreth G J, Lowndes L, Cocks G E, Harvey G R, Richmond J A, Kerwin E G, Webb D G, McKindley S C, Lees D A, Downing T R, Boorn M A, Jobling R L, Muir W H, Callanan L F, O'Neill S F, Rasmussen P D, Barkla P J, Donnellan M D, Wilson DL, Weaver H N, Holliday J Lenaghan P S, Taylor R J,Kane M J, Kyriakakis A, Brauman K C, Lundberg R J, Purden D, Ramage K, Barber L H, Billet W J, Jackson R J, Cutting N A, Dutton W J, Hopcott W R, Fowler W T, Clarke R D, Gray R J, Hannan D J, Hoggan V J, Homewood J N, Duimovich R J, Comer J L, Jones D W, Kelly P L, Fitzpatrick B T, Leach L R, Lonsdale J E, Lummis L H, McGuane J F, Edwards W A, Morgan K G, Penhall J T, Roberts M A, Smith I B, Spoors R S, Tannock C F, Threlfall K J, McCarthy B F,Walker A F, Cain R J, Miller P R, Dutton D B, Naylor P L, Pollard G D, Pendlebury P F, Price A G, Strahan A H, Mundy K J, Young D J, Young G J, Chaplin L I, Roberts R D, thomas G A, Binns G W, Whitfield A C, Tranter J E, Tranter N J, Lonsdale P A, Taylor C J, Barton G C, Hayes J L, Oates D J, Calentine G R, Read W G, Hearps R M, Denham P G, Burke D M, Stokes H A, Harrington P M, Tranter G S, Asher K W, Fisher S A, Bruce D W, Kingdom C J, Watts M J, Freeman E S, Winzar J O, Jones R C and Browell R E,bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - letter to mr j richmond, federated municipal and shire council employees' union of australia - victoria division, commonwealth conciliation and arbitration act, r coles, city of bendigo, rogers a m, christensen b e, holahan t p, dingfelder w h, diss w t, braine c g, chinn a e, deveraux k w, dowsey s t, jones r c, mangan l j, bush a a, howarth d l, brandreth g j, lowndes l, cocks g e, harvey g r, richmond j a, kerwin e g, webb d g, mckindley s c, lees d a, downing t r, boorn m a, jobling r l, muir w h, callanan l f, o'neill s f, rasmussen p d, barkla p j, donnellan m d, wilson dl, weaver h n, holliday j lenaghan p s, taylor r j, kane m j, kyriakakis a, brauman k c, lundberg r j, purden d, ramage k, barber l h, billet w j, jackson r j, cutting n a, dutton w j, hopcott w r, fowler w t, clarke r d, gray r j, hannan d j, hoggan v j, homewood j n, duimovich r j, comer j l, jones d w, kelly p l, fitzpatrick b t, leach l r, lonsdale j e, lummis l h, mcguane j f, edwards w a, morgan k g, penhall j t, roberts m a, smith i b, spoors r s, tannock c f, threlfall k j, mccarthy b f, walker a f, cain r j, miller p r, dutton d b, naylor p l, pollard g d, pendlebury p f, price a g, strahan a h, mundy k j, young d j, young g j, chaplin l i, roberts r d, thomas g a, binns g w, whitfield a c, tranter j e, tranter n j, lonsdale p a, taylor c j, barton g c, hayes j l, oates d j, calentine g r, read w g, hearps r m, denham p g, burke d m, stokes h a, harrington p m, tranter g s, asher k w, fisher s a, bruce d w, kingdom c j, watts m j, freeman e s, winzar j o, jones r c, browell r e -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON TRACK
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. On track: the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Provincial Tramways - Bendigo division, on April 16, 1972. Back row: B. Hopgood, N. Brockley, S. Palmer, T. Hulls, P. Knight, J.Shaw, R. Kurzke, S. Gregory, K. Caughlan, J. Williams and A. James. Middle row: G. Dole, M. Picker, E. Threfall, W. Hope, L.R. Brown, R. Nickson, A.Reed, D. Perdon, H. Harvey and E.R. Pollard. Front row: J. Evans, J. Wirth, A.J. Harrison, F.T. Wilson, H. Tueno, G.C. James, A. Moss, D. Hester, R. Writh, J. Hogan, G. Sang, K. Grenfell and J. Boston. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Medal - GEORGE V CORONATION MEDALLION, 1911
George V Coronation Medallion: Inner circle has coat of arms with two ladies leaning on a banner with kangaroo holding a crown on top of banner with an inscription above VICTORIA. Underneath inscribed in a ribbon is 'PEACE & PROSPERITY' Outer circle inscribed 'TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 * 1911' One the back is a picture of the King and Queen in ceremonial dress with the inscription 'KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' Box 625.numismatics, medals - commemorative, george v coronation. commemorative medal. -
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Accessory - CADET CORPS VOLUNTEER HAT BADGE VICTORIA, 1900-1916
Cadet Corps Volunteer Hat Badge: Cross with outer circle has inscription 'VOLUNTEER CADET CORPS' surrounded by a wreath with Crown on top. At the bottom is the motto 'PRO DEO ET PATRIA' and VICTORIA. Box 625numismatics, badges - military, hat badge, volunteer cadet corps victoria -
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Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, 1800s
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. A copper mine, the only one in Victoria, which operated in 1875 with little success, was reopened in 1910. Picture of the copper mine. Markings: 43 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
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Medal - VICTORIA JUBILEE MEDAL - EAGLEHAWK, 1887
Victoria Jubilee Medal: Issued by the Borough of Eaglehawk for Victorias Jubilee, on the front is a picture of Queen Victoria with the inscription 'Victoria's Jubilee 1887'. On the back is the Eaglehawk crest with the inscription 'George Willan * Mayor. The crest has a lion and horse against a shield which has a crown above. The motto 'Dieu Etmon Droit' sits above the Eagle which has buildings either side. A hole is punched at the top of the Medal. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, eaglehawk crest, queen victoria's jubilee -
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Medal - QUEEN VICTORIA 60 YEARS COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION X 2, 1837-1897
Queen Victoria 60 years Medallion: Two Medallions issued by the borough of Eaglehawk for Queen Victoria's 60th year of Reign, 1837-1897. Has a picture of Queen Victoria on one side with inscription 'Queen Victoria's 60th Year of Reign 1837-1897' On the back it has the Eaglehawk crest with the motto 'Diet Etmon Droit' inscribed around the crest is Eagle * Hawk .C. Brown Mayor 1897. Both medallions have a small hole punched at the top. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, eaglehawk mayor e.c. brown. queen victoria 60th year reign. eaglehawk crest. 1897 -
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Medal - FEDERAL PARLIAMENT MEDALLION, 1901
Medallion: Opening of Federal Parliament Medallion. Shield shaped medallion with crown on top. Pictures of King Edward and Queen Victoria, Duke and Duchess of Cornwall with inscription. Issued to commemorate opening of 1st Federal Parliament by Duke and Duchess at Melbourne Exhibition Building, 1901. Box 625Opening of the first Federal Parliament T.R.H. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwell and York. Melbourne May 1901. Aust. Commonwealth est 1st Jan 1901 63D of Victoria R.I. First Parliament opened May 1901 1st of Edward V11 W.A. TAS. NSW. SA. QLDnumismatics, medals - commemorative, 1901.1st federal parliament opening. king edward. queen victoria.