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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: GROUP OF MEN RECLINING ON DECK OF SHIP
Black and white photograph: group of men dressed in uniform, with white hats, reclining on deck of ship.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, world war 1. -
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Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: MEN IN MESS HUT
Sepia photograph: Group of men dressed in uniform,- six seated around table, six standing. Appears to be a mess hut, coats and clothing hanging on hooks on wall, bedding ( ? ) stacked against walls. 20 signatures on back of card.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, world war 1 -
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Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: THEMISTOCLES - LARGE SHIP, 1.7.1919
Black and white photo: large ship moored at wharf. Cranes on wharf side, people on wharf dressed in coats and hats. Handwritten on photo bottom 'Themistocles' handwritten on side of ship '304 Cape Town 1.7.19'.W. Fisher, Camp Road, Koeberg Road, Cape Townperson, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly, world war 1, ship, cape town. themistocles. -
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Book - EPSOM PRIMARY SCHOOL CENTENARY 1881-1981, 1981
Epsom Primary School Centenary 1881-1981. Photographs, illustrations and map. 80 pages. With Indexschool, centenary, epsom, education primary school centenary epsom history scholars teachers mothers' club honor roll 1914-1918 war township epsom salts, hotels, progress association, ww1, ww2, vineyards, palm trees, store, ascot park, local families, businesses, sports -
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Book - THE VICTORY BOOK, 1945
Commemorating the end of World war 2 and detailing progress of the war from start to finish with photographs, illustrations and maps. 327 pages, published by Odhams press ltd London.event, war -
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Book - MONIER ARCH BRIDGES OF BENDIGO, October 1997
'Monier Arch Bridges of Bendigo'. The Early Engineering Work of Sir John Monash, Prior to World War One.bendigo, history, city history -
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Photograph - PORTRAIT OF MALDWYN LESLIE WILLIAMS, 1914 - 1918
Sepia photograph: male portrait, man is dressed in uniform, wearing tie and Sam Browne belt across chest. Badges on both shoulders. Short haircut, with moustache. Written on back in print: ' to the memory of our friend Maldwyn Leslie Williams, Lt. Col. MBBS, who died of wounds received in France, March, 3rd. 1917.' See Research field for more information.Bartlett Bros.person, individual, m.l. williams, williams, maldwyn leslie. medical practitioners. bendigo base hospital. world war 1. bartlett bros. -
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Book - HARD TO GO BUNG, 1992
Hard To Go Bung.World War II Soldier Settlement in Victoria, 1945 - 1962. This is the story of Australia's most successful soldier settlement scheme.Rosalind Smallwood.history, australian, soldier settlement scheme victoria. -
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Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: GROUP OF THREE MEN
Black and white photo: faded, three men in military uniform.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, soldiers -
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Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: LANDSCAPE VIEW BIESMES
Black and white photo: landscape view of Biesmes. Church spire in centre of town. Lady in foreground.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection. france, biesmes -
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Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - JOURNAL 'ELECTRIC TRACTION', February 1964
Journal of Australian Electric Traction Association, Volume XIX, No. 2, February 1964, 16 pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Collection'. Cover picture of a recent addition to the Brisbane tramcar fleet, No. 550 passes pre-war drop centre 335 on the passing loop before Bardon terminus.Pub: Australian Electric Traction Associaion, Printer: O'Loughlin Bros. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, NSWdocument -
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Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: New arrivals
1. Rev Harry George Mackay (30/5/1914 - 9/9/1988) was born in Sheffield, Tasmania. He served part time as a chaplain during WW2 (V517227) After the war he married Thelma Muriel Phillips (10/6/1920 - 13/7/2008) in 1946. They are both buried at the Mornington Cemetery. 2. Mr John Brown Hamlett was born in England. In 1951 he married Audrey Sommerville in in Scottsdale, Tasmania. Their first son, David was born in Tasmania in 1952. In 1954, John was preaching in the Launceston Methodist circuit.Bendigo Advertiser from 02/02/1962 and 05/02/1964. Two articles introducing three new families who have moved to Bendigo. These are the family of H.G. Mackay minister of the Wesley church in Forest Street, Rev, Baldwin of the Arnold Street circuit and Rev. J.B. Hamlett in charge of the Eaglehawk Methodist Circuit.bendigo advertiser, rev. hamlett, minister mackay, rev. baldwin -
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Print - Ration Cards and Tickets, 1946-48
Rationing regulations for food and clothing were gazetted on 14 May 1942. Rationing was introduced to manage shortages and control civilian consumption. It aimed to curb inflation, reduce total consumer spending, and limit impending shortages of essential goods. The broad reasoning behind the introduction of rationing was to ensure the equitable distribution of food and clothing. It was also hoped that a cut on consumer spending would lead to an increase in savings, which in turn could be invested in war loans. Australians were never as short of food nor rationed as heavily as civilians in the United Kingdom. Rationing was enforced by the use of coupons and was limited to clothing, tea, sugar, butter, and meat. From time to time, eggs and milk were also rationed under a system of priority for vulnerable groups during periods of shortage.Motor Spirit Ration Tickets and Clothing Ration Cards: Three of tickets, Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board, Issued under National security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations, Valid only until 30th Sep. 1946. 2 of Clothing Ration Cards, 56 tickets issued to Emily Hall, 112 Collins Street, N17 and 56 tickets issued to John Hall of the same address. Also a Clothing Ration Card for Child Under 6 Years issued to Ian Hall at the same address.history, bendigo, ration cards -
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Ephemera - Rectangular brass / tin box
Rectangular brass / tin box issued to allied servicemen Christmas 1914, organised by Princess Mary (daughter of King George V). the tin was presented to all the troops at War for Christmas containing a photo of King George and Queen Mary, a Christmas card tobacco or chocolate. Initially to seamen at sea and soldiers at the front but widened as many thought they missed out. Funding the Christmas boxes were organised by public donation.Tin lid impressed with a female head in profile encircled with a wreath, and two "M". The tin is dated Christmas 1914. Around the edges the names of the allied countries are noted including France, Russia and Japanchristmas box, christmas 1914 -
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Book - POST OFFICE GALLERY - BENDIGO ENLISTS - THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-18, 2014
28 page soft cover booklet. Post Office Gallery Exhibition 'Bendigo Enlists: the First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W and colour photos including some Bendigonians who enlisted. Exhibition dates Dec 2014 to June 2015. Published 2014 by the Bendigo Art GalleryRoss McMullin -
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Document - SWEENEY COLLECTION: SOUVENIR BOOKLET YMCA SERIES THE CAMP, WW1 Era
Six page booklet, green cover with red highlights, 'Souvenir of The Camp.' (YMCA Series) Contains photos which show different aspects of a large camp: Post and telegraph office, Entertainment at 'The Palace', General office, officers' mess, camp hospital, tennis ground, and the Salisbury cathedral. 3480.17a Front Cover 3480.17b Last Photo inside back cover Inside the back cover - 'Wishing Pa, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 1918-19.' (The signature is indistinct)military, world war 1 -
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Memorabilia - SWEENEY COLLECTION: SOLDIER'S PAY BOOK, 1941
A.M.F. Soldier's Pay Book for F.C. Sweeney 14/3/41 to 30/10/41. Includes rates of pay, next of kin, vaccinations, two passport type photos on the inner back coverW. H. Robinson Photo Bendigomilitary, world war 2, soldiers pay book -
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Document - SWEENEY COLLECTION: PROGRAM, 1920
Program for welcome home to returned soldiers who enlisted from Richmond 18/8/1920 at Richmond Town Hall. Four page program insid e a card cover.Bound with brown and gold cord.military, world war 1, welcome home program -
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Photograph - SWEENEY COLLECTION: ARMY DRIVING LICENCE, 1942
World War 2 Army Driving Licence issued to Frederick Charles Sweeney 20/11/1942. Heavy trifold board cover.military, world war 2, ww2 driver's licence -
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Document - BHS RE-ENACTMENT COLLECTION: TELEGRAM
Brown telegram envelope, on the front: Urgent…..His Worship the Mayor Town Hall Bendigo. Inside a copy of a telegram: 7. Melbourne Collins Street East 6th. His Worship the Mayor Town Hall Bendigo. England has declared war stop await further advice stop God Save the King stop Secretary of the Premier.bendigo, history, centenary of ww1 -
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Document - BHS RE-ENACTMENT COLLECTION: AUGUST 6 1914-2014
Eight pages reproduction of the Bendigo Advertiser from 6 August,2014. The centenary of the day Bendigo woke to news of war. August 6, 1914-2014. A centenary of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo district RSl centenary of ANZAC initiative.bendigo, history, centenary of ww1 -
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Document - SWEENEY COLLECTION: RECEIPTS, 1926-1929
A brown manilla envelope containing five Safe Custody Receipts for War Bonds held by the 'Bendigonians Society in Melbourne'. The receipts indicate the amount, interstt rate, and maturity dates (1958 - 1960). Bonds taken out 1943 - 1944. Members contributing o the Debentures are listed on the back of the envelope.photograph -
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Postcard - SWEENEY COLLECTION: WW1 POSTCARDS, 1918
WW1 Postcards Front depict a coloured embroidered patch 'God be with you till we meet again' Rear - Carte Postale - Post Card. Writing Wishing Dad a merry Xmas and Happy New Year from David 24/10/18postcard, photograph, world war 1 -
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Photograph - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE
Black and white photograph, copy, of the North Deborah Gold Mine poppet head, possibly taken in the 1940's. The trestle way and sky shaft used to convey ore to the landing brace are visible. Poppet head legs are metal and painted white. Corrugated iron sheds on right and in background. Air raid sirens on the top of the poppet head were used during World War 2 to warn the good citizens of Bendigo of any impending attack.bendigo, mining, north deborah gold mine -
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Document - POSTER '' WERE YOU THERE THEN''
Australian First World War recruitment poster printed in 1916 most likely referencing the Gallipoli Campaign. It features the image of a woman in a white dress standing in front of a tattered Australian flag against a yellow background. She is pointing to it with her left hand as if asking the viewer if they were there when the flag was damaged. It appeals to the guilt of the viewer that they had not enlisted to help defend Australia at Gallipoli and to their sense of patriotic duty to enlist. The image is in the upper half with the text beneath both set against a red background. Facsimile published by the Australian, November 1968 from the original in possession of the Mitchell Library, Sydney NSW. Printed by W.A. Gullick Government printer, Sydney.military, world war 1, poster -
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Document - POSTER '' THE TRUMPETS CALLS''
Large poster with inscription in red above coloured drawing . Drawing feature a soldier in khaki with a bugle to his mouth, looking over his right shoulder. He wears a slouch hat and ammunition belt. Four soldiers lie beneath him, each with a firearm. One has a bandaged head. Behind the bugler there are shadowy figures of civilians, including a stockman, surfer, labourer in leather jerkin and a well dressed middle-class couple. Signed by Norman Lindsay. Facsimile published by the Australian, November 1968 from the original in possession of the Mitchell Library, Sydney NSW. Printed by W.A. Gullick Government printer, Sydney.military, world war 1, poster -
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Document - LARGE POSTER - WAR MEETING ROSEVILLE HALL
White and brown/red poster. Under the face of Lord Kitchener the words: War Meeting - Roseville Hall - Thursday, September 23, 1915 at 8 o'clock. Speakers: Captain Kane from the Dardanelles (wounded); Mr. E.J. Loxton MA, KC; Private Coates, deputy registrar general of NSW (leaving for the front); Rev. S.J. Hoban 9 a witty and eloquent Victorian). Rally round the Flag.military, world war 1, poster -
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Photograph - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE POPPET HEAD
North Deborah Gold Mine steel poppet head, Breen Street, Golden Square. Image shows a steel poppet head, winding wheels on top with ore bins on right hand side. Not visible on top of poppet head are two air raid siren horns, installed during World War 2. Fig tree growing near shaft.Kay MacGregor 2012bendigo, mining, north deborah gold mine -
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Photograph - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE BENDIGO MINING PLAQUE
Metal plaque, gold writing, erected at the site of the former North Deborah Gold Mine when the brick chimney was restored by Bendigo Mining NL. The plaque reads: 'The North Deborah Gold Mine, 1937-1954. The North Deborah Gold mine was established on this site on the 28th May 1937. For an initial cost of 2,000 pounds to erect the plant, plus capital of 37,500 pounds, the North Debnorah proved to be the most abundant and profitable of all the post Second War mines in Bendigo. The North Deborah produced 128,000 ounces of gold from 1937 to its closure on 23rd December 1954. When mine manager E.J. White closed the doors that day he signaled the end to a great story of gold discovery and production. The North Deborah was the last mine to operate on the Bendigo goldfield during the initial golden era. It was not until the new century that gold mining would return. This historic chimney was restored by Bendigo Mining Limited in 2006. Along with the poppet head. It is the only visible surface remains of the original North Deborah Mine.' The mine site is situated off Breen Street in Golden Square.Kay MacGregor 2012bendigo, mining, north deborah mining company -
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Ephemera - GUINEY COLLECTION: VARIOUS BADGES
Six badges: Women's Club 3BO,Central Deborah Gold Mine Bendigo, B.U.F.S, Dispensary Mcrae Street Bendigo,Bendigo Band CarnivalRailway Picmic September 12 1918, Bendigo Easter Fair 1930 April 19-22 1930 - For Charity Saturday Carnival 3967, War Fund Organisation.ephemera, mementoes, badges