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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CORRESPONDENCE: (1984) JOHN GRIMSON LETTER 1856, 1984
Correspondence (1984) re John Grimson letter 1856 from Doreen and Douglas Ward, Suffolk Genealogy Society, England. Correspondence relates to reaction to the Wards publishing request for help in Geelong Advertiser re descendants of Grimson. Reference to this being only one of other letters that were presumably in the hands of the Ward family at that time. Correspondence is addressed to 'Dear Sir' and envelope to 'The Archivist' ''Dudley House''. See 2770.2Doug Wardperson, individual, grimson, dudlley house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: LETTER FROM W. MCKEAN & CO, 11 May 1967
Letter from W. McKean & Co. to Mrs. Wilson with reference to some furniture sold on behalf of the Estate of Mrs. McKinnon. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Wilson, Flat 2, 95 Grey St., St. Kilda. Return address on the front corner W. McKean & Co, Stock and Station Agents, 53 Bull Street, Bendigo.document, foster & wilson collection, mrs wilson, w. mckean & co., mrs mckinnon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CORRESPONDENCE RE: DERWENT (DERWENT) GULLY, 1974/75
Correspondence between Geelong HS and BHS 1974/1975 re Derwent (Darwent) Gully. 1. Letter from W J Morrow (GHS) dated 2/8/1974 re the name Derwent Gully (or Derwent street or other Bendigo place-name) being originally Darwent - on basis of claim of Joseph Darwent in a letter copied from Sheffield, England (details in GHS letter). Mention of the possibility that township of Eaglehawk be connected with Joseph Darwent/s reference to his finding a nugget ''in the form of an Eagle Hawk'' when working in ''Gowlers Gulley''. 2. Attached tracing of gullies and associated townships; 3. Reply dated 5/5/1975 stating that only references that can be found relate to 'Derwent'.eaglehawk, history, gowlers gully, derwent gully, gowlers gully, josseph darwent, long gully township -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CORRESPONDENCE TO BHS RE: CROCKER FAMILY
Correspondence to BHS re Crocker family - lived in Bendigo 1869 - 1912. Manager - Hustlers Reef mine. Reply from BHS: ''1891 - Mr Crocker was a member of the Mining Board''. A bracketed comment makes reference that the Mr. Crocker referred to in this letter may not have been the to which you refer. The reply make reference to a Mr. Crocke who attended the opening service of the Wesleyan School-house, situated at View Point Sandhurst.person, individual, crocker family, james thomas croker, king edwards, hustlers reef mine, mining board, wesleyan school-house, view point sandhurst. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - TRANSCRIPT: LETTER FROM JOHN CATO (CATA/CATER?)
TRANSCRIPT - LETTER FROM JOHN CATO (CATA/Cater?)- a transcription of a letter which is 'in the Society's care'. Dated 'Ashburton Sept 13 or 15th - ca. 1855/56. To 'Dear Brothers and Sisters'. Mention in letter of 'many about to leave Ashburton for Sydney' with a Mr Eales, otherwise family and local information of no obvious reference to Bendigo or Australia.person, individual, john cato -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CHARLES GEORGE DARVALL LETTER, 21/11/1976
... would supply a 'short history' on GDV. Reference in letter... history' on GDV. Reference in letter to the Society having in its ...Charles George Darvall (letter re him from Mrs Margaret Stevens, great grand-daughter). Reference to painting of Darvall being at Dudley House, Bendigo and that author stated that she would supply a 'short history' on GDV. Reference in letter to the Society having in its collection 'two examples of C G Darvall's illumination work'. This painting was evidently presented in November 1976 (newpaper article re this evidently - Advertiser??).Margaret Stevensperson, individual, george darvall, charles george darvall mrs margaret stevens, dudley house. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - GRANT DAVIS COLLECTION: ALBUM OF CUTTINGS RE PLAYS , CYCLING ETC
GRANT DAVIS COLLECTION -ALBUM OF CUTTINGS RE PLAYS , CYCLING ETC String-bound brown paper .Damaged Loose Hard cardboard covers .Front cover has the word Album with decorations above and below in silver .The first page has a photo of Franklyn (Frank ) Joseph Davis.4.2.1868 -4.6.1952 . Also written is Frank Davis, Perth St Prahran.The second page has The Tattler - The Rose -scented handkerchief - a play written by a Melbourne lady - two photos are shown of play Actors . There is a letter from the Queensberry Cycling Club .Other pages have references to plays , Elocution competitions , the Melbourne Shakespeare Society - Programme dated 1902.book -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written on paper with printed letterhead and emblem, dated June 22 1866. Letter is from G. Emerson, Sec. to Mr. J. T. Holl, Secretary of Court King of the Forest, Long Gully, in reference to the account of Brother Salter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court foresters home no 4278, royal hotel moonta, bro salter, g emerson, j t holl, court king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ''HISTORY OF BENDIGO SALEYARDS''
''History of Bendigo Saleyards''. This document is comprised of a paper titled 'Going, Going, Gone'' and as a history of the saleyards, appears to have been written /authorized by Mr John Quinlan (Convenor, Historical Field Day Committee, Department of Agriculture) see covering letter from C C Campbell, City Engineer. Covers history from 1861; reference to abattoirs on site; railway spur; Country Roads Board; Wellsford Forest site; Marong site. Other part of document is a list of various dates with short description of activity for that year from 1861 to September 1984 - this list is by M (Malcolm) Styles of City Engineers Department. Reference to Bendigo East Bowling Club; Bendigo East Swimming Pool.Mr John Quinlanbendigo, business, bendigo saleyards, mr a.m. lloyd, bendigo east bowling club, bendigo east swimming pool. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter, written in German dated 9 September 1877 in reference to Detlef Moeckalmann, who was blinded by an explosion of gunpowder. The letter has a red seal and also a stamped mark:- Konigl? Kirchspielvog?ei zu Kellinghusen.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, detlef moeckalmann -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Seven letters dated between 1/10/1940 and 20/12/40 from F. Gifford of Gifford's Hotel, Mount Gambier, S.A. and Stevenson Bros. and The Bendigo Electronic Co. in reference to installing Scalebuoys in the hot water service at Gifford's Hotel. First letter from F. Gifford has printed letterhead with name, address and facilities in dark blue printing.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, gifford's hotel, stevenson bros, bendigo electronic co, f gifford, d dept -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: LETTER
Letter written on paper with letterhead and crest and dated July 24 1877. The writer says the accompanying letters were read and he was entrusted to return them and state that if the Auditors of the Court will examine the accounts of late Bro Weylance and find him financial at the time of his decease you can obtain certificate of death and forward the usual declaration to this Sistrict. Also a reference to General Law 23. He also says he will return certificate of death of late Bro Luffsman to be filled in by the Surgeon - Cause of Death. Signed John Waller. Bendigo United District impression stamp on the paper.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - letter, court king of the forest, weylance, luffsman, john waller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - PAPER ON: ''WESLEY CHURCH, FOREST STREET (UNITING CHURCH) BENDIGO''
'Fourteen paged Paper on ''Wesley Church, Forest Street (Uniting Church) Bendigo'' by Eva Wilson, Dated May 1981. Seven pages emphasizing the early years of the church; two pages of ''Agenda'' (references); ''A Sheaf of Stories'' , extracts from Irving Benson's ''A Century of Victorian Methodism'' (2 pages); Memorial Windows and Plaques (detail); copy of 1872 letter re: forthcoming Anniversary Services and call by Trustees for funds to lengthen the church; page with detail of Trustees in various years.Eva Wilsonchurch, history, wesleyan church, eva willson. memorial windows. plaques, wesley church forest street. rev. william butters. jimmy jeffrey. rev thomas raston. the argus. rev. t. raston. rev. joseph dare. james bickford.rev. daniel draper. forest street bendigo. rev. william hill. . -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - PAPER ON: ''THE GROWTH OF METHODISM DURING 1850'S - 1890'S' ON THE (BENDIGO) GOLDFIELDS''
Fourteen paged Paper on ''The Growth of Methodism during 1850's - 1890's' on the (Bendigo) Goldfields'' by Lyn Barnes, Bendigo Tech College student 1980. While the Specific Interest Area is highlighted on page 1 as ''Mackenzie Street Church'' the paper covers a variety of topics - General comments about Methodism during the Gold Era (approx 2 pages); The Cornish Contribution (approx, 1 page); A Cornish man of particular note - James (Jimmy) Jeffrey (approx. 1 page); The Sandhurst Circuit (approx. 3 pages); Sandhurst Chinese Mission (approx. 1/2 page); Mackenzie Street Church (approx. 2 pages); Extract from letter from Rev William Butters to Rev W B Boyce, London (approx. 1 page); portraits of four Methodist Pioneers (1 page); ''Statistical Pages (1 page); Reference List (1 page).church, history, methodist, george eisfelder. rev john orchard, golden square wesleyan church, bible christian church long gully, rev w h hoskens, miss beryle buley. mr graydon grey. rev. william butters. mr walter powell. "california" taylor. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyLetter - To Rev F C Platts, Vicar, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Sandridge from parishioners suggesting he remove "to some other sphere of labour", David Thomas, 16 May 1868
This 1868 letter was kept by unknown persons until 100 years later, it was then forwarded to Holy Trinity Secretary F.A.W. ('Skip') SHORT. The persons not signed but listed at closing of the letter were all prominent citizens including various Councillors. A copy of letter in The Age, 16 May 1868, p1 lists 27 parishioners (giving better identification of the people ie first names or initials) plus 73 others. In both the handwritten letter and the printed copy in The Age the names CURTISS and Henry Chas. CURTISS are listed. While this could be the correct spelling we have used Henry Charles CURTIS which is the much more common reference to him in newspapers. He was a surgeon and Sandridge Councillor (8 Aug 1867 - 4 Feb 1873).Small handwritten letter to the vicar of Holy Trinity Rev F.C. PLATTS, 1868, suggesting he remove "to some other sphere of labour" - from 25 listed parishioners "and 73 others!"religion - anglican (holy trinity), public action campaigns, david thomas, george trodd, thomas swallow, william morley, james ker beck plummer, william richardson tarver, henry dando, frederick charles platts, william garside, robert mulford, james elsworthy, r g banner, richard j barlow, william james barlow, thomas clay, mrs cane, mrs mason, william arnold, thomas slater, william cook, john sharples, s bentley, e stevens, george kentish, thomas ripkey, c earnshaw, george carnaby, henry charles curtis, f a w 'skip' short -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - RSSAILA re Voyager appeal, 1964
Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998. Note reference to this appeal in editorial in The Record 9.5.1964 p.2, 'A Voyager Reflection'Framed RSSAILA letter regarding Voyager Appeal, set in mount.handlettered 'the largest amount raised in Victoria' (i.e. by Port Melbourne sub Branch in conjunction with Port Council)Tiny pencil marking back upper left '15/-'societies clubs unions and other organisations, charities and appeals, returned services league, rsl, hmas voyager -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - File, Port Melbourne Leading Lights, c. 1995
Found in Pat Grainger's archivesFile of photocopies prepared for Angela Wallace in the early days of the City of Port Phillip, as reference for commissioning public art installation re the Leading Lights - - extracts from heritage study done about 1990 ;letter to Angela;piers and wharves, leading lights, arts and entertainment, beacons, angela wallace, leading lights -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Correspondence, Town Clerk, E C Crockford, Edward C Crockford, Town Clerk, 1906 - 1908
Letter book containing tissue copies of Town Clerk E.C. Crockford's correspondence from May 1906 to February 1908; some handwritten, some typed; pages numbered and referenced alphabetically by correspondentIndexed in fronthealth - general health, local government - town of port melbourne, communication, transport - tramways, industry, industrial disputes, built environment - civic, sport - recreational grounds, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Correspondence, Town Clerk, E C Crockford, Edward C Crockford, Town Clerk, 1902 - 1906
Letter book containing tissue copies of Town Clerk E.C. Crockford's correspondence October 1902 to March 1906; some handwritten, some typed; pages numbered and referenced alphabetically by correspondentIndexed in fronthealth - general health, local government - town of port melbourne, communication, transport, industry, built environment - civic, sport - recreational grounds, industrial disputes, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CONNOLLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: INVOICES
... : Lane the second reference Oatway and a cover letter dated 18th..., Bendigo. First Reference: Lane the second reference Oatway ...Two statements dated 16th. September, 1957 to Mr W.E. & Mrs. V.M. Rivett of 25 Grattan Street, Bendigo. First Reference: Lane the second reference Oatway and a cover letter dated 18th September, 1957.business, legal, connelly & tatchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Letter - photocopy of a reference for Gladys Stevenson leaving the employ of Mr. Sidney Myer dated 19/01/11
... /1910 Letter photocopy of a reference for Gladys Stevenson ...Handwritten reference from Mr. Sidney Myer for Miss. Gladys Stevenson dated 19/1/11Photocopy of a reference for Gladys Stevenson leaving the employ of Mr. Sidney Myer dated 19/01/11 reading: The bearer Mrs. Stevenson has been in my employ for the last four years. She has always given me utter satisfaction, as splendid letter writer, intelligent and has always written my huge business correspondence. Honest and straightforward, and leaving ....... to become ....... to the Meteorology. I can consciously recommend her to anybody requiring her services. Sidney Myer Bendigo 19/1/11 includes a small B&W photo of Mrs Stevenson dated 14/6/1910social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Letter - Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney
... coloured paper. Letter Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney ...James Ferguson Mahoney was born in Bendigo in 1901. He enlisted in the RAAF in 1941 and was dicharged in 1945.Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney (assistant manager at Myer Bendigo) dated 26th June 1941 for admission to RAAF. Reference is on Myers, Pall Mall & Williamson Streets, Bendigo letterhead. Cream coloured paper. social history, myer business history, james ferguson mahoney, myer, reference -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Reference letter
... Reference letter... collection. Administrative record Reference letter ...Two letters of reference issued by the Shire of Arapiles to Mr. John Ellison. The first dated 18th September 1941, the second 23rd September 1941. Mr. Ellison worked for the shire for nine months as assistant and acting secretary in a capable and courteous manner. Signed by John T. Head (President), W.G. Grant (Councilor), William Sinclair (Secretary). Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.local government, shire of arapiles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: BENDIGO ELECTRIC COMPANY LETTER & BOOKLET
Booklet on Alfloc water treatment service along with a one page letter from H.B.Selby & Co Pty Ltd to Bendigo Electric Company of Aust Pty Ltd with reference to Scalebuoys.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HANRO COLLECTION: COLLECTION OF LETTERS - ESTATE OF CHARLES HANDSCHIN
A collection of letters in reference of the Estate of Charles Handschin. Letters are dated 24 February 1934 from Farmers and Citizens Trustees Company which mentions Shares, Dr Veit-Gysin, Mrs Handschin and heirs; 10 January 1934 from Allgemeine Treuhand A G Re Shares, Two letters dated 24 March 1933 from Alice Handschin Re Shares, Letter from Allgemeine Treuhand A G, dated15 January 1934 mentioning Shares; a copy of a letter from Mr E F Granger, a list of letters and Certificates; a letter from E F Granger, dated 27 January 1932 which mentions liquidation and shares; and a letter from Dr Veit Gysin, dated 22 March 1933 to The Manager of the Farmers and Citizens Trustees Cohanro, clothing, share register, hanro collection - collection of letters - estate of charles handschin, farmers and citizens trustees company, r a rankin, hanro (aust) knitting mills pty ltd, alice handschin, hanro consortium, mr tredinnick, allgemeine treudand a, dr veit-gysin, mr e f granger, dr a veit-gysin, dr eugen meier, dr manfred veit -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: BUSINESS REFERENCE DATED 1916
Business reference dated 8th June, 1916 for Miss L. Prout from the Bendigo Co-operative Distribution Society signed by H. Kennedy, Manager. The letter is in an envelope.person, individual, employee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - L. PROUT COLLECTION: BUSINESS REFERENCE DATED 1909
Business reference dated 12th July, 1909 for Miss L. Prout from The Bendigo Co-Operative Distribution Society. The letter is signed by C. H. Carter, General Manager. The letter is in a red envelopeperson, individual, employee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CONSTABLE RYAN COLLECTION: LETTER TO AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL LIBRARY
Letter dated 12th August, 1993 sent by John Hall of Eaglehawk to the Australian National Library, Asian Collection in Canberra asking if they have any reference in their Chinese collection of events in Bendigo in 1886 regarding the disappearance of Constable Ryandocument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - INNER WHEEL CLUB SOUTH BENDIGO COLLECTION: LETTER FROM JAN GROSE
Letter, dated 6 December 2016 to the Bendigo Historical Society from Jan Grose in reference to her donation of a framed ceramic plate with the 'Flame of Friendship' painted on it. Mentioned in the letter is a brief history of the Flame of Friendship. Also mentioned in the letter is Jan has enclosed her Mother's Eulogy as presented by her on the day of her funeral and also enclosed the Eulogy given by The Inner Wheel of Bendigo South.bendigo, clubs, inner wheel club south bendigo, inner wheel club south bendigo: letter from jan grose, mrs heather mcleod, mrs elsie twitt, flame of friendship -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1896
Documents. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop . 1 - 1896 - Letter from Mitchell, Nevett & Robinson, Solicitors, Ballarat. 2 - 1896 - Letter from Richardson, Muir & Co, Auctioneers Kerang. Mentions Smith Patrick. 3 - 1896 - Letter from Jones H, Gobarup?. 4 - 1896 - Memo from Kerang Office to Bendigo Office re Ferguson to Curnow. 5 - 1896 - Letter from Rogers E, Kyabram. 6 - 1896 - Letter from James John for James Edward, Wychitella. 7 - 1896 - Memo from Kerang Office to Bendigo Office re Scriven Bros - Harry. 8 - 1896 - Letter from Cameron W, Norwood Park, Boort. 9 - 1896 - Letter from Ladson George, Mincha West. 10 - 1896 - Letter from Swan Hill Office to Bendigo Office re Court and re Morris v Dehne. 11 - 1896 - Letter from Melbourne Office to Bendigo Office re Fuffe to Tatchell. 12 - 1896 - Letter from Dennis William, Long Gully, Bendigo regarding character reference of Palmer James re Clerk position.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, mitchell, nevett & robinson, richardson, muir & co, smith p, jones h, ferguson curnow, rogers e, james j, james e, scriven bros, harry, cameron w, ladson g, morris, dehne, fuffe, tatchell, dennis w, palmer james
