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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FOYER, FORTUNA VILLA
... BUILDINGS Residential fortuna villa W Ninnis Black and white ...Black and white photograph of hallway decorated with many paintings, statures, chairs, etc. Decorated ceiling. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Quartz King George Lansell's portrait hangs over the marble overmantle of the fire place in the foyer of 'Fortuna Villa'The bronze incense urns are now in the Bendigo Art Gallery collection'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisbuildings, residential, fortuna villa -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: CONSERVATORY, FORTUNA VILLA
... BUILDINGS Residential fortuna villa W Ninnis Black and white ...Black and white photograph. Large room board lined ceiling. Arch openings each side. Decorative windows, potted plants, folding chairs, tables, stone? Floor. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Fortuna ville' conservatory with its Venetian glass windows. The glass has recently been re-furbished and re-set in the frames. Phtoograph by W Ninnis'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisbuildings, residential, fortuna villa -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: TABLE SET FOR CELEBRATION, FORTUNA VILLA
Black and white photograph. Room showing table set for celebration. Walls with many paintings, a clock, arched doorway with patterned glass. History of object: James Lerk 2000 - 'Preparations for festivities at 'Fortuna Villa' the hub of the privileged segment of Bendigo society's social life. Photograph by W Ninnis. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisplace -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: GEORGE LANSELL'S BEDROOM, FORTUNA VILLA, c1900
... ', Fortuna Villa, Chum Street, Bendigo. Ornate furnishings... Lansell 'The Quartz King', Fortuna Villa, Chum Street, Bendigo ...Black and white photograph of George Lansell's bedroom at Fortuna villa. History of object: George Lansell 'The Quartz King', Fortuna Villa, Chum Street, Bendigo. Ornate furnishings of a bedroom of period showing half of room. Note ornate wardrobe and mirror on marble topped table next to marble fireplace. Note use of ornaments and pictures.W Ninnisplace, residential -
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Document - VICTORIA HILL - QUESTION 5 ON VICTORIA HILL
Handwritten notes and carbon copy titled Question 5. Notes refer to Victoria Hill being opended up by Theodore Ballerstedt and his son early in 1854. Theodore Ballerstedt left for Germany having sold his home, crushing battery and mine to Mr Geo Lansell. He called the mine the '180'. Next mine north to the '180' was the Victoria Quartz. Also contains notes on machinery, geological formations and earning from the mines.document, gold, victoria hill, victoria hill, question 5 on victoria hill, theodore ballerstedt, mr geo lansell, fortuna villa, commonwealth survey regiment, the 180, ballerstedt's original open cut, bendigo south rotary club, john wybrandt, north old chum coy, victoria quartz, victoria reef quartz company, mr william rae, a roberts & sons united ironworks, australian mining standard special edition 1899, bendigo advertiser 10/2/1897, a harkness & coy, bendigo advertiser 30/6/1910 page 5, rae's open cut, e j dunn, bendigo saddle reefs, wittscheibe's 'jeweller's shop', roberts & frost, ashley noy & coy, grant & co, woodward & son, couth allen and co, taylor gould and co, crawshaw & co, roberts & co -
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Document - FORTUNA COLLECTION: POSTER - 50TH ANNNIVERSARY - ARMY SURVEY REGIMENT (FORTUNA), 1992
Poster - 50th Annniversary - Army Survey Regiment (Fortuna), 13/3/1992. Cermonial Parade, QEO; Open Day - Fortuna Villa; Australian Army Band in Concert - Fortuna Lakeside. Logo and background Fortuna 'sketch' plus details of above activities.organization, military, army survey regiment (fortuna) -
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Document - FORTUNA COLLECTION: POSTER - FORTUNA GARDEN FETE 1964, 1964
... BUILDINGS Residential fortuna villa Double-side Poster - Fortuna ...Double-side Poster - Fortuna Garden Fete 14/11/1964 Description of stalls, raffles, afternoon tea and children's entertainnment. Other side (reverse) has map of grounds with location of activities, toilets, St.John's Ambulance.buildings, residential, fortuna villa -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VISION SPLENDID BENDIGO, 1986
Vision Splendid Bendigo. Cream coloured paper 56 pages, with line drawings of landmark buildings of Bendigo. Drawings by Jan Neil. Vision Splendid Introduction, Wesleyan Church Golden Square, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Central Deborah Mine, Marlborough House, Fuse factory, Goldmines Hotel, Fortuna Villa, Bon Accord, Heinz Butcher Shop, Long Gully State School, California Gully State School, Stone cottage Harvey Town, Eaglehawk Town Hall, Caradon, Eaglehawk State School, Victoria Hotel, Bendigo Pottery, Eucalyptus Distillery, St Luke’s, Lake Weeroona, Joss House, Benevolent Home, Lansellstowe, Kaithness, Malmo Valentine Street, Dudley House, Rifle Brigade Hotel, Fire Station, Masonic Hall, Temperance Hall, Old Post Office, Wesley Church, St. John’s Church, Alexandra Fountain, Commercial Bank View Point, State Bank, St Paul’s Cathedral Railway Station, National Bank, Town Hall, Post Office, Shamrock Hotel, Camp Hill State School, Police Barracks, Law Courts, Specimen Cottage, Technical College, St. Kilian’s Church, Tram Depot, St. Aidan’s OrphanageJan Neilbendigo, buildings, heritage buildings, heritage, heritage buildings, bendigo. -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA, c1920s
... BUILDINGS Residential fortuna villa Bartlett Bros. Bendigo Black ...Black and white photo. The hall at Fortuna Villa. Bottom left of a fire place with plants and deer sitting in it, on either end of the mantle are statues of ladies sitting reading, in the centre is a man holding up a disc shaped object. Along the wall there are a number of paintings one is of Sir George Lansell, others are landscapes. Also along the wall standing on the floor is a collectors cabinet on beautifully carved legs. A lady crouched down with an elbow on her knee, she is sitting on a pedestal. On the right of that is a cabinet is what appears to be a kerosene lantern then a Fire place screen. Markings/Inscriptions: Bartlett Bros. Bendigo. Sticky label on front centre bottom; 338 ST 83buildings, residential, fortuna villa, bartlett bros. bendigo -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: OLD CHUM MINE AND FORTUNA
Black and white photograph of Old Chum Mine and New Chum Hill and Lansell's Fortuna with villa and lake. Lake in foreground.place, mining site, new chum -
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Photograph - Fortuna Bendigo mine
Large black and white photograph of Fortuna villa showing a lake with two boats, five poppet heads and several chimneys can be seen around. There are two copies of this photo, the second one in a folder. Also. a negative is enclosed.fortuna, mining -
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Booklet - Fortuna Villa Tour Guide, abt 2013
... fortuna George Lansell Fortuna Villa Tour Guide, seven pages ...In 1871, the Villa and the associated ‘180 Mine’ on the New Chum Reef was bought by George Lansell who had become successful in his gold mining interests and investments. With his continuing success in deep mining, Lansell undertook major extensions to his home, and in fact continued this expansion and decoration of Fortuna until his death almost 40 years later. Fortuna Villa remains remarkably intact as a house even though it has served as a busy workplace for 65 years. Stained glass, elaborate ceilings, grand cedar and blackwood staircase, solid marble baths, extensive acid-etched glasswork (conservatory) are some of the architectural features that contribute to the outstanding ‘feel’ of the structure. The Fortuna grounds cover some 7.57 ha. and feature an ornamental lake, garden, a ‘Roman-Bath’ and the ‘Pompeii Fountain’. The original quartz-crushing battery building, stables and coach house remain close to the main villa. The magnificent villa itself is the aspirational centerpiece to this remarkable property. It is set in botanic-style gardens featuring established trees. George Lansell’s historic talisman has hosted some iconic characters itself, including leaders and diplomats, Dame Nellie Melba and even HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh.Fortuna Villa Tour Guide, seven pages - Photos, History and guide with description for each room or aspect. Chronology on back cover.history, bendigo, fortuna, george lansell -
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Postcard - POSTCARD. FORTUNA VILLA, LANSELL'S FAMILY HOME, BENDIGO C. 1910
... POSTCARD. FORTUNA VILLA, LANSELL'S FAMILY HOME, BENDIGO C...Postcard. Fortuna Villa, Lansell's Family Home, Bendigo C... Postcard. Fortuna Villa, Lansell's Family Home, Bendigo C, 1910 ...Postcard. Fortuna Villa, Lansell's Family Home, Bendigo C, 1910. -
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Postcard - POSTCARD. FORTUNA VILLA, HOME OF THE LANSELL FAMILY, BENDIGO C. 1900, 1900
... Postcard. Fortuna Villa, Home of the Lansell Family, Bendigo C 1900 ...Postcard. Fortuna Villa, Home of the Lansell Family, Bendigo C 1900. Photo of lake and house in background. Two men in rowing boat, one rowing. -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA VILLA
Black & white photo showing part of building on right side with fountain, path with rose garden & statue in foreground. Matt finish photo -
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Drawing - WES HARRY COLLECTION: ELEVEN BLACK PEN ART WORKS BY JAN NEIL 1972
eleven art works in black pen sketches of Bendigo by Jan Neil dated 1972- 1977 156A Bendigo Pottery, Bottle Kiln, Epsom 1972 156B Gold Mines Hotel, Bendigo 1972 156C Bendigo Post Office 1972 156D National Bank 1973 156E Birney Car & Central Deborah Mine 156F Law Courts 1973 156G Law Courts 1980 156H Bendigo Town Hall 1972 156I Shamrock Hotel 1972 156J Fortuna Villa, Chum Street1980 156K Fortuna Villa 1977Jan Neil -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH FORTUNA VILLA AND MINES
Black and white photograph of Fortuna Villa mining sites, showing on foreground water dam, poppet head and chimney, Victoria Hill on the left. There are two copies one sepia colour.bendigo, mining, fortuna mine sites -
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Photograph - AERIAL PHOTO FORTUNA VILLA
Large black and white aerial photo taken looking north, foreground Fortuna Villa, on right side site where now is St John hospital, top left garden gully oval. There are three copies (one sepia colour).bendigo, streetscape, aerial view -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA VILLA AND MINES
Black and white photograph ( copy) showing Lansell's Fortuna Villa in centre, lake in front. Elaborate gardens and steps leading to lake. On left hand side, mining chimney and elevated tramway leading to sheds. Large chimney on LH side. RH side of image: poppet head, tramways and mining chimneys (needle). Three poppet heads visible in background.bendigo, mining, fortuna mine sites -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FRONT ENTRANCE FORTUNA VILLA
Sepia coloured line drawing of Fortuna entrance. Image shows ornate cast iron on verandah, steps to entry. Dome at rear. Written on bottom of drawing ' Principal Entrance Front Fortuna Villa Sandhurst. G. Lansell Esq. Proprietor' -
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Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH OF FORTUNA VILLA
Colour aerial photograph of Fortuna Villa, with Victoria Hill visible in background. Chum Street in foreground of image. Many cars parked in areas around Fortuna Villa, probably indicating that his photo was taken during the occupation of Fortuna by the Cartographic Division of the Department of Defence.bendigo, streetscape, fortuna -
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Book - LANSELL'S FORTUNA, 1988
36 page soft cover booklet entitled 'Lansell's Fortuna' being a history of Fortuna Villa with B&W and colour photos. Compiled and produced for the Committee of Management Fortuna Historical Tours and Restoration Fund by Dennis McCarthy Sept 1988. Printed by the Army Survey RegimentDennis McCarthy -
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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 -
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Book - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA BENDIGO 1986, 1986
... pictures of Fortuna Villa with two pages of history about George ...A calendar for the year 1986 showing twelve B & W pictures of Fortuna Villa with two pages of history about George Lansell and Fortuna villa.buildings, house -
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Book - NORM HARRIS COLLECTION: FORTUNA VILLA BROCHURE
Stapled , cream paper -NORM HARRIS COLLECTION FORTUNA villa brochure .11 pages -front cover shows a front view of the plans for the proposed entrance hall .The Title at the foot of the page says Lansell's Fortuna. The centre of the brochure has glossy colour photos of the Villa.book, bendigo -
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Document - EARLY IMAGES OF CENTRAL VICTORIA
1. National Trust 2005 calendar titled 'Early Images of Central Victoria' . 2. A4 sized Deidre Chesney correspondence to Jim Evans thanking him for inclusion of two BHS donated photographs. 3. Order Form. Calendar images in consecutive order 1. Bicycle Race Bendigo c1930. [BHS] 2. First Locomotive leaving Thompson's Foundry Castlemaine. 3. Portrait of Five Sisters. 4. Hanging Rock Races 1890. 5. Heath's Grocery Store. 6. Bendigo Women's Sewing Circle for the Boer War held in Fortuna Villa. 7. The Corner 'Ballarat first Mining Exchange'. 8. Clunes Children in Fancy Dress. 9. Walking Group ,Trentham Falls 1920. 10. Motorcyclists outside the Dunn & Allan store Ararat 1920. 12. Daylesford Lacrosse Team, 1910.bendigo, history, early images -
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Document - ARMY HEADQUARTERS SURVEY REGIMENT, BENDIGO, 10 May, 1964
... BUILDINGS Residential fortuna villa Army Headquarters Survey ...Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Bendigo. Public Inspection at 'Fortuna', 10 May 1964. Donation 2/-. Includes photos of the Entrance Hall, Music Room and Villa. 3 army photos. In 1942 the mansion was occupied by the Australian Survey Corps and 'Fortuna' became the site of the base map production plant of the Australian Army for the remainder of the war years. During this period approximately sixteen million maps of Australian Territories and theatres of operation in the South West Pacific Area, were produced for use by the Allied Services. This function was continued as a peace time role in the post war years, and in 1951 ''Fortuna'' was purchased by the Commonwealth Government. As the largest unit of the Royal Australian Survey Corps, AHQ Survey Regiment carries out mapping in all parts of the Commonwealth and Territories including Papua and New Guinea. The Regiment is not only capable of doing its own field surveys but is responsible for the drawing and printing of map compilations from Royal Australian Survey Corps units in all States. . . . Includes map of grounds.buildings, residential, fortuna villa, army headquarters survey regiment, bendigo. public inspection at 'fortuna', 1964. photos of the entrance hall, music room and villa. mansion was occupied by australian survey corps and 'fortuna' site of the base map production plant australian army war. sixteen million maps australian territories and theatres of operation in the south west pacific area, were produced for use by the allied services. 1951 ''fortuna'' was purchased by the commonwealth government. royal australian survey corps, ahq survey regiment mapping commonwealth and territories including papua and new guinea. royal australian survey corps units in all states. map of grounds -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GRAND TIMES
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Grand times: Fortuna Villa, circa 1910.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Textile - FORTUNA COLLECTION: RUG USED IN FORTUNA VILLA
Rug believed to have been used in Fortuna Villa. 1.27cm x 1.96cm. Fringed ends. Possibly silk and jute materials. Multi coloured, predominately blue, yellow with pink and black. Intricate floral design.textiles, domestic -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FORTUNA VILLA
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Fortuna Villa: George Lansell pursued the deep reef mining industry and bought the rich 180 mine at Victoria Hill, after which he became known as the Quartz King. Within weeks of purchasing the mine he had recovered his outlay. After making so much money, he built Fortuna Villa, a resplendent building of two stories - six rooms on the ground floor and five on the second floor. Later the Lansell family enlarged the villa into three stories and furnished it suitable for any price, whereby it became an entertainment centre for notable visitors to Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were