Photographic Album - 19th Century Portraits. This album is in a handsome leather tooled cover with brass ring clasp - pages have gold edging to match the gold tooling on front cover.This album comes from ''Old Box 94'' which generally contains ephemera from Merle Bush. However, this album has no identifying inscriptions (but see the following notes). There are approx 44 portraits of children, males, females, mixed groups taken by a range of studio photographers (Sandhurst, Melbourne, Stuttgart and possibly from other cities?) There appear to be no inscriptions on the reverse of these photos - but not all have been removed for checking. One photograph (R Dermer Smith, Sandhurst has a photograph Number #753 on reverse and show a man/boy?, woman and child on the front verandah of a house. There are 6 loose cards within the book which may give some indication as to the family connection; 1. Mr W Tainsh - Echuca; 2. Frau Pastor Leypoldt - Lutheran Parsonage, Bendigo; 3. Miss H Janie Schleiger; 4. Citizens' Life Assurance Co Ltd - Represented by A A Brooker(?); 5. Card with inscription in German below print of ? Luther) and handwritten text in German on reverse (difficult to read), date 11/11/83; 6. black bordered card ''In Memoriam'' (no name).cottage, miners

Black and white photo : image of young woman standing, leaning on tree stump. Woman is dressed in long dark skirt, buttoned jacket with frills on sleeves. Image is edged in black with gold line. On back of image: 'Bijou Portrait Parlors, View Place, Sandhurst ( negatives kept ).' Below the photo are the words Artist, Atkinson, Photo.Atkinsoncottage, miners, bendigo, sandhurst, atkinson

Black and white image, black border around photo. Portrait of young woman seated dressed in long dress, hat with ruched underneath, cameo brooch at neck of dress. On back of photo, Photographers Miniature and Portrait Painters, Bartlett Bros View Place Sandhurst.Bartlett Bros., Sandhurstcottage, miners, bartlett bros., bendigo, sandhurst, woman

Typed copy of the Bendigo Gold Fields , collected and arranged by V. R. Dwyer, 1968. On front cover: Australian Gold Production Bendigo Gold Field. Image of tin dish washing. Cover has an image of two people tin dish washing. Notes include a brief history of gold in Australia, Bendigo Goldfield yields, Bendigo Gold Nuggets, Victorian Nuggets, gold prices, yield for the years 1851 to 1890, lines of reef, mine shafts and depth, location, public buildings and organisations and mines listed for each reef. Typed copy of this document is held in Folder 130, number 3621.18.cottage, miners, mining in bendigo, bendigo gold fields index, v r dwyer, strzelecki, edward hargreaves, thomas hancock, henry frenchman, wittscheibe, ballerstedt, fortuna villa, george lansell, the rocks, victoria nugget, dascombe nugget, welcome stranger, welcome nugget, canadian nugget, sarah sands, lady hotham, maryborough, heron nugget, blanche barkley, vicount canterbury, precious nugget, poseidon, gold prices, gold yield 1851 - 1890, location of shafts, mechanics institute, old masonic hall, court, st killians, forrest st methodist church, hospital, baptist church, bendigo gas company, st andrews presbyterian church, bendigo benevolent home, railway, st marys church of england, bendigo m p building society, st pausl church of england, high school, city family hotel, fire brigade, b u f s dispensary, synagogue, beehive store, school of mines, bendigo miners association, st marys convent, dr backhaus, st mathews long gully, salvation army, post office, art gallery, sacred heart cathedral, eaglehawk town hall

Black and white image mounted on buff board Man is dressed in formal suit, white wing collar, white bow tie. Woman dressed in dark dress, lace sleeves, jet necklace. Man wearing glasses, woman horn rimmed glasses. Written on bottom on board ' Vincent Kelly, Bendigo' in handwriting.cottage, miners, man and woman portrait. photographer vincent kelly bendigo.

Partly used cheque book - Derbyshire Mine 1865-1867 approx 65 cheque butts with details of cheque. Bank of Victoria, Sandhurst./Eaglehawk.cottage, miners

Small Oak Foot Stool. Approx 30cm x 10cm x 5 cmcottage, miners

Iron Hooks: Hand Forged. One 40cm long with eyelet. One 30cm long has curved hook on both ends. Cast Iron.cottage, miners

Brass Plates: curved. Each plate has three screw holes. When held together the sign 'Mde Fuchs' is created from lettering painted in script. Each plate is approx 30cm long by 5cm wide.cottage, miners

Black and white reproduction: street scape view showing two storey building, ornate wrought iron balcony. On side of building : H. & C. Holmes, ironmongers & iron merchants, agricultural implements, oils, paints & paperhangings. Single storey building on RH side, timber above single doorway, paned windows either side. On front 'Bendigo rifle caller' (?) Dirt road at front, four men standing on footpath. Wooden fence on right hand side, small chimney behind. Batchelder written on bottom right hand side.Batcheldercottage, miners, bendigo, sandhurst, h. & c. holmes, ironmongers, agricultural, rifle

Small cash register receipt from redmond Fuss, Chemists, 657 George Street, haymarket, Ma 5071, dated Dec 13 for -01-5-0.cottage, miners

Gold washing Cradle - used on Central Victorian Gold Fileds. Previously on loan to National Museum of Australia. Wooden Construction. Circa 1860. On Display at Specimen Cottage 2014. Donated by r. E.T. Waterman, 17.4.75cottage, miners

Kibble- Bucket for lifting rock and Gold ore from a shaft. Previously on loan to Australian National Museum for Goldmining display. Used on Central Victorian Goldfields On Display at Specimen Cottage. 2014cottage, miners

A yellow programme with the following words on the front cover, ' Freemasons' Reception to His Excellency The Governor Rt. Wor. Bro., the Earl of Stradbroke, Tuesday, November 15th, 1921. Masonic Temple, Bendigo. On the inside front page are the words, 'On the occasion of the November Regular Meeting of the Zenith Lodge, No. 52. ' Bolton's Print, Bendigo' is printed on the back cover. A red and white bow in cord is attached to the front cover.cottage, miners, lydia chancellor, collection, freemasons, freemasonry, reception, programme, organisation, club, society, program

Black and white image mounted on cream board : image shows group of men, women and children, picnicking in bushland. People are standing, sitting in front of a rectangular white tablecloth on which are placed four bottles of champagne, some with bush cuttings in them. One man is pouring a glass of beer ? For another man . Appears to be same group as in 3801. Picnic at Ravenswood ? Stamped on back of board ' W.H. Robinson, photography, Mundy St., Bendigo.W.H. Robinson, Bendigocottage, miners, bendigo, bush picnic, ravenswood. photographer, w. h. robinson, photography, mundy street, bendigo.

Black and white image mounted on cream board : image shows large group of men, women and children, sitting, standing and reclining on grass. Eucalyptus trees in background, horse grazing. Man at rear of group is seated on a horse. Man behind horse's head is pouring a bottle into a glass. Circa late 1800's ? Potentially picnic is at Ravenswood. Appears to have Big Hill range in background, road with white posts running across background. On bottom of image on board ' W.H. Robinson, photo, Bendigo'W.H. Robinson, Bendigocottage, miners, bendigo, picnic, family, ravenswood. photographer w. h. robinson, bendigo.

Saucer : China Previously #93 from Mechanics Institiute Eaglehawk) Small cracked white handpainted. Flower pattern with One Yellow and One Pink Flower, blue leaves. Approx 16cm diametercottage, miners

Glass Bowl / Saucer (previously #92 from Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute) Glass bowl / saucer with raised decorations including holly, roses, scotch thistles, clover. 19cm diameter.cottage, miners

Silver Coated Ladle. (Previously #94 from Mechanics Institute, Eaglehawk) Stamped with A1 hallmark 'M T R Crown Crown A1'M T R Crown Crowncottage, miners

Set of 14 graduated tin tubes (conical shape). Each tube fits inside the other inside a tin case with a remoable lid.. Approx 16cm in overall size.Previously #99 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk. Possibly a set of measuring implements.cottage, miners

Mercury Thermometer (previously #95 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk). Mercury Fahrenheit Thermometer. Copper surrounds 'Made in England for DOBBIE Bros.' Melbourne. Approx 42cm long. Small Container surrounding mercury bulb at base. 'Freeze' written on the scale at 32 degrees. Maximum temperature 135 degrees. Minimum temp. 5 degreescottage, miners

Cheese platter and cover made of China. (previously #91a,b from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk ) Rectangular shape with fluted edges, decorated with pink and floral painting, approx. 20 x 27 x 15cm. Top slopes left to right with square shaped, dipped handle.cottage, miners

Ceramic Jug (Previously #145 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk ) Orange Handle and stripes. 3 green stripes 1 red stripe. Approx 35cm x 20 cm. label tied to handle, unable to read.cottage, miners

Cheese Platter - Ceramic (previously #89a and b from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk). Wedge shaped plate and cover decorated with trail of leaves, flowers and vine. White, brown and silver. Approx 30cm x 20cm x 10cm . Makers Mark appears under plate. Two eyes with mouth. See Image 064-DSC_1009.jpgtwo eyes with mouthcottage, miners

A programme on cream paper with burgundy print. On the front cover is a picture of a bride and the words, 'Mannequin Parade Programme arranged by Bendigo Base Hospital. Frocking by Courtesy of G. Best & Co. Pty. Ltd. Accessories by Courtesy of FK'S Salon (Mr. F.K. Leech) Wednesday and Thursday. August 20th, 21st, 1952 Programme, 6d. Proceeds Bendigo Base Hospital.' Inside the cover is the program and sponsor acknowledgements. On the back cover is a list of the mannequins, the names of the compares - Margaret Meagher and Des Nichols, and the provider of the music - Bob McGarity. Also on the back cover is a list of firms who helped sponsor the parade. W.A. Swift, Printer, Arcade, Bendigo.cottage, miners, mannequin parade, lydia chancellor, collection, fashion, costume, clothing, mannequin parade, parade, event, program, programme, bendigo base hospital

Unused postcard. Queen Victoria Memorial & Charing Cross BendigoValentine's & Sonscottage, miners

'Peter Pan' Cadbury Bourneville Cocoa Card. Pencilled reverse, from M HerringIssued by Cadbury , Bourneville , Engcottage, miners

SIGN BENDIGO ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS (B.U.D.A.O.F)Timber hand painted sign with Initials B.U.D.A.O.F with the picture of a staghead between BUD and AOF. Sign is approximately 1000mm wide and with a hand carved scroll approximately 250mm high. All lettering and picture of Staghead is in gold paint on a back ground of reddish/cedar brown.cottage, miners

Princess Theatre glass projector slides. 1. Purse lost in theatre. 2. Childrens Matinee ever Saturday morning.Cameron's Slide Specialistcottage, miners