Invitation to The Chairman of the Mining Board, Bendigo Mr D H Fleming & Lady to a Conversazione in the Exhibition Building on Tuesday 7th May 1901. Invitation has native floral and animal decoration, scenes from Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart. It has the King And Queen at the centre sides and a swan in the top left corner, a lion in the top right, an aborigine and an explorer? In the bottom left, and a cross with a crown in the bottom right corner. At the centre top is a shield with a red cross with stars and a lion and at the bottom is a blue shield with the Southern Cross with a crown on the top. In the centre is a large picture of a building beside a lake. MP273 written at the top right corner. Rear of photo has impression of rubber stamp, royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, 1959, 137 written in biro.document, invitations, official celebrations, invitation, australian commonwealth celebrations, mr d h fleming, government of victoria

Invitation by the Government of Victoria to Cr & Mrs J H Curnow to a Reception in the Exhibition Building on Friday, 31st July 1925 for the American Naval Visit. Cream coloured Invitation mounted on card. It has scrolls and lamps at each side with ribbon. Behind each lamp are flags, one American and the other with a star on it. Centre top is an emblem with the Southern Cross with a kangaroo above it and a lady on each side. The printing is sepia colour.document, invitations, official celebrations, invitation, american naval visit, cr & mrs j h curnow, united states fleet

Illuminated invitation To have the Honour of Meeting The Prince of Wales requesting the pleasure of the Company of His Worship the Mayor & Mayoress of Bendigo at a ball in the Town Hall on Saturday, 29th May 1920, at 8 o'clock. The invitation is from The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Councillor The Hon. J. G. Aikamn M. L. C. and The Lady Mayoress (Mrs. J. L. Stein). Across the top is God Bless the Prince of Wales with an emblem in the centre, on each side of the printing are leaves and buildings, a lion at each bottom corner with an emblem beside them and another emblem at the bottom centre. There is scrollwork at the bottom and sides.document, invitations, official celebrations, invitation, the prince of wales ball, the hon j g aikman m l c, mrs j l stein, the mayor and mayoress of bendigo, globe eng co, j shirlow del, osboldstone & co melb

An illuminated invitation to the Australian Commonwealth Celebrations to be held at Flemington on Friday the 10th of May 1901. The invitation requests the presence of The Chairman Bendigo Mining Board Mr. D. R. Fleming and Lady. At each corner are views of Flemington, at the centre left to right is the King, a soldier on foot standing beside a soldier on horseback, the printing and name, then another soldier on horseback with a blue uniformed sailor beside him, then a picture of the Queen. At the centre bottom are various flags surrounding a badge with Pro Deo et Datria Victoria around a blue circle with a red cross with white stars in its centre and at the top centre is an emblem with a lion on the left and a unicorn on the right. It has several borders of black white gold and green. Handwritten at the top right corner is: - MP272.Sands& McDoufall Limited. Melb.document, invitations, official celebrations, invitation, australian commonwealth celebrations, mr d r fleming, chairman bendigo mining board, sands & mcdougall limited melb

Bright yellow flyer of local history seminar, Saturday March 16, 1985 titled Bendigo - A Living Monument to a Golden Age, held at the Campbell Theatrette, North Central Goldfields Library, Hargreaves St. Bendigo. Has a copy of photo of Shops and Offices, H. M. Leggo & Co., High Street Bendigo. C. 1896. The photo shows a number of men outside H. M. Leggo & Co. Merchants & Importers, Wholesale Grocers. There are two horse drawn vehicles with two horses in each and some of the men have bicycles.bendigo, history, city history, flyer for local history seminar bendigo, north central goldfields library, ministry for planning and environment, history and heritage committee, victoria's 150th. anniversary celebrations, bendigo citycouncil, royal historical society bendigo, h m leggo & co, state library of victoria

Light brown envelope with purple Royal Historical Society, Bendigo Branch stamped on it three times. 1960 handwritten in stamp. Written on the envelope is: 229 Cth Parl. Admission Ticket Admission cards 9.5.1901, 3950, 3951, 6345. Commonwealth Celebrations (State Schools) 11.5.1901. 64 A. O. Foreaters 13 Anniversary Ticket 28th October 1874 Ladies Ticket. 64 Christmas & New Year Greeting Cards (Trade) John ? Whitlam Painter Mitchell St., Sandhurst (Color Prints) Envelope has English Scottish & Australian Bank Limited imprint on the envelope flap.document, envelope, commonwealth celebrations (state schools), a o foresters, john ? whitlam, royal historical society, bendigo branch, english scottish & australian bank limited

A white 4 page order of service with the words, ' Easter Sunday Celebrations. Procession of Witness and United Service of Thanksgiving in The Upper Reserve. Thank offering for Hospital and Benevolent Asylum.' Bolton's Print Bendigo. Date unknown.event, official, religion, lydia chancellor, collection, religion, event, community, church

GOLD PATTERNED FILIGREE PAPER MATERIAL FOR CAKE DECORATION PURPOSES wrapped in stained paper / note on paper - ' From the first box of Table raisins brought to Bendigo , Mrs J Pike / Mrs Morris (school view Court ? ) June 1856 Bendigo Creekephemera, mementoes, celebrations, note on paper - ' from the first box of table raisins brought to bendigo , mrs j pike / mrs morris (school view court ? ) june 1856 bendigo creek

Photocopies of documents. Two photocopies of Council Meeting extracts. (a) Typed up extract from council minutes dated 1st and 2nd July 1881describing procedures for the opening of the Alexandra Fountain by Prince's Albert and George. (b) Town Clerk's report of Council Meeting minutes dated 4 May 1981, the centenary of the fountain opening. Includes a section on the history of the construction of the fountain.Bendigo Councildocument, official celebrations, alexandra fountain, construction, opening, prince albert & george, centenary

Four Stereographic Cards, sold and Published by George Rose , Melbourne , (a) 4705, Delhi Durbar, State entry into Delhi, the Elephant Procession , (b) 4697, Delhi Durbar, View at the Military Review , (c) 2900 Duke of York celebrations, Melbourne, The Chinese Arch, Swanston Street , (d) 2911, Duke of York celebrations Melbourne, The Duke inspecting the troops at the review, Flemington.photograph, stereo cards, george rose stereo cards

Letter from James Madely,dated 13th Jany 1864 mentioning that a Special Levy of 6 pence on each Member of the Court, Financial at the end of last quarter, was payable on r before the 8th Feby next. He also requests the appointment of two Delegates to represent the Court, at a Committee to be held on 15th Feby. Preparations for the Celebration of the Anniversary of the District.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, cou;rt king of the forest, james madely

a/ Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch The President and Committee Invite With Pleasure to a Costume Ball in conjunction with Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations, City Hall Saturday 4th September, 1982 7.30pm-1am. Dress: 1882-1982, with masks (optional) Music: 'Whipstick' Country Band Sherries: 7.30pm - Dinner 9pm. Double: $36.00 Single: $18.00 R.S.V.P 20 August, 1982. Organising Secretary, Felicity Kingerlee, Dudley House, 60 View Street, Bendigo 3550. We will/will not be able . . . . b/ Poster: Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations German Masked Costume Ball 4th September, 1982 City Hall - Bendigo. Picture by Dorothy Carroll. The Mass Tent Used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo Goldfield. Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch. c/ Royal Historical Society Of Victoria Bendigo Branch Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations German Masked Costume Ball. Picture: Chair used by Dean Backhaus. Hewn from a tree stump. Programme. City Hall, Bendigo, Saturday 4th September,1982. Dance Programme.event, official, historical/educational, royal historical society of victoria bendigo branch dean henry backhaus centenary celebrations a/ the president and committee invite costume ball 4th september, 1982 7.30pm-1am. dress: 1882-1982, with masks music: 'whipstick' country band sherries: 7.30pm - dinner 9pm. double: $36.00 single: $18.00 r.s.v.p 20 august, 1982. organising secretary, felicity kingerlee, dudley house, 60 view street, bendigo 3550. we will/will not be able . . . . b/ poster: german masked costume ball 4th september, 1982 city hall - bendigo. picture by dorothy carroll. the mass tent used by dean backhaus on the bendigo goldfield. c/ german masked costume ball. picture: chair used by dean backhaus. hewn from a tree stump. programme. city hall, bendigo, saturday 4th september, 1982. dance programme.

Handwritten 13 page history of ''Choir of Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo'' - no author given. This document covers much detail incl. construction of the organ; cathedral organists over the years with details - esp. in relation to Edward Allen Bindley and family (Conservatorium and the Bendigo Conservatorium Choir); the Cathedral Choir and its performances (including first showing of ''Quo Vadis'' at the Princess Theatre; 'Congregational singing' conducted by Bindley; sacred concerts at the cathedral (including names of soloists); details of the solemn opening of cathedral ; later history of Bindley; details of the 1977 concert for the celebration of the consecration; detail re period of Mr John Hogan with details; final page has ''People to Contact'' .church, history, cathedral of the sacred heart, princess theatre, bindley, mr john hogan.

Document. Sandhurst Marriage certificate No 2271. Patrick Cooper aged 32 years and Mary Wiegard dated 30th April 1889. Marriage held at St Killians Catholic Church, by Minister Sylvestir Barry.church, celebration, australia bendigo

Programme for the Celebration Recital - Sandhurst Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 14/5/1977 Consecration and Solemn Opening. Stapled four pages within coloured paper cover with image of stained glass of cathedral on cover. Frontispiece is acknowledgements and thanks and interior two pages outlines the nine items of the concert with mention of performers. Final page details the history of the building of the church and, in particular, the construction of the organ and details of its use and the six cathedral organists to that point. Two copies. Stamped with RHSV Bendigo Branch stamp.church, history, cathedral of the sacred heart, sandhurst cathedral. cathedral organists mrs tamlyn, mr henry whitford, miss lucy sexton, miss eileen haines, mrs selby agg, mrs elizabeth evans, mr ernest wood. organ opening at sacred heart cathedral. dr crance. dr. beville. messers thomas cockram and sons. monsignor murphy. john parker. his lordship, most rev, b. stewart. architects, messers reed, tappin and smart.

A white book titled ' Centenary Celebrations. State School No. 877, Violet St., Bendigo 1867 - 1967. Commemorative Booklet.' Chairman: N. S. Trevena. Hon. Sec. L. J. Harris. Prologue by S. C. Witney Head Teacher Violet Street. 24 pgs. photographs. Photo and information regarding State School No. 323 - Rae's Hill.bendigo, education, violet street state school, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, violet street state school, state schools, primary schools, schools, photo, photos, photographs, teachers, students, history, centenary, centenaries, commemorative booklet, celebrations, advertisements, magazine

A magazine titled ' Victorian Commemoration Year-1951.' It is a programme for the Centenary of Government in Victoria, Centenary of Gold Discovery in Victoria and the Jubilee of the Commonwealth of Australia. 11th November, 1950 - 23rd December, 1951. Victoria, J. J. Gourley, Govt. Printer, Melbourne.event, entertainment, centenary, lydia chancellor collection, collection, celebrations, victoria, gold discovery victoria, jubilee, government, australia, history

27 pages booklet about the Eppalock Catchment Project - A soil conservation success story. Contents: Introduction; Before 1960; Environment; Extension; Planning and works; Implementation; Production; Eppalock-25 years on; What has the Eppalock Catchment Project demonstrated? Also with the book a 4 pages typewritten programme from the Soil Conservation Association of Victoria, Eppalock 25th Celebration, Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Sunday 13 October, 1985. at 11.45am - Mia Mia recreation Reserve.civil engineering, water supply, eppalock

Bendigo North Primary School No. 1267.Centenary Celebrations Souvenir Booklet, 1873 - 1973.education, primary, bendigo north primary school no. 1267

A gray soft covered book titled, 'Presbyterian Church of Victoria Department of Stewardship and Promotion.' This is a teaching manual for those who are members of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. 167 Collins Street, Melbourne. 23 pgs. C1960. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, religion, christianity, organisation, manual, handbook, stewardship

A black and white pamphlet titled, 'Progressive Stewardship, 1963. Build for the Church of Tomorrow.' An added statement on the title page is 'The Church is People.' This programme provides guidelines for church stewards during the years 1963-1966. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, church, christianity, religions, organisation

A cream paper document being the 'Final Report' of the St. John's, Bendigo ''Progressive Stewardship'' Campaign. D.K.P. Miller, Campaign Director. Also included is the Annual Financial Requirement. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, church, christianity, organisation, religion, report, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church, history

A two page document which is the monthly bulletin for St. John's Forest Street, Bendigo. It covers the church calendar for October, 1964, various church activities, the monthly duty roster and a white elephant sale advertisement. It also includes the Stewardship Financial Report by the Treasurer. The Church Pastor responsible for publishing the report is H.V. Jenkin. Item is part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, christianity, religions, bulletin, history, organisation, st. john's bendigo

Document. An invitation to Mr. T.R.Langdon to an evening Reception to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, during the Celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. 9th may 1901.document, memo, invitation to mr. langdon

Document. Illuminated invitation with brown paper backing. Invitation to Mr. T.R.Langdon to the Celebrations in Melbourne in connection with the Opening of Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia.document, memo, souvenir invitation

Brass Plaque. This plaque was unveiled on the 29th June. 1998 by Mr. I. H. Stevens. B.sc., B.ED. Regional General Manager of D.O.E. To commemorate the celebrations of 125 years of education 1873 - 1998. School Council President Mr. G.J. Campbell M.B.B.S.. Principle Mr. B. M. Barras B.ED. T.P.T.C.education, primary, bendigo north primary school 1267.

Buff coloured document, printed on front is a photo of a group of men and women, some wearing ceremonial collars. Printed on bottom ' Jubilee group of adult members and members of Myrtle Junior Tent (Girls) No. 400' On back of document ' Cobden Tent I.O.R. California Gully, Jubilee Celebrations 1865 - 1915, will be conducted from Sunday August 22 to Wed., August 25 in the California Hill, Methodist Church and Schoolroom'. Program of events is then described.bendigo, clubs, rechabites

Certificate of appreciation presented to Peter Ellis in recognition and appreciation of the contribution made to Australia's Bicentennial celebrations - 1988. Signed by (unable to read) on behalf of The Australian Biacentennial Authority. Dated 20 April, 1988document, certificate, certificate of appreciation

A Church Service programme. The front page has an illustration of a staff and some sheep and the words '....and there shall be one fold, one shepherd.' John 10:16. The two inside pages and the back page contain the outline of the service. It is Pentecost Sunday June 3rd. 1979. The service is to 'celebrate the uniting of the St. John's and Wesley congregations' at Forest Street Bendigo. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, religions, christianity, history, st. john's bendigo, prestbyterian church, programme, programece, wesley church