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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - PALL MALL, BENDIGO
Postcard, color. View looking north towards Post Office along west side of street. War Memorial on LH side, garden in front, iron fencing along footpath. On back of card: Bendigo, Victoria, Looking to the Post Office, Pall Mall, from Charing Cross.'Nu Color Vuebendigo, streetscape, pall mall, bendigo, post office, war memorial, pall mall -
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Postcard - QUEEN VICTORIA STATUE, BENDIGO, VICTORIA
black and white photo: view of Rosalind Park gardens alongside RSL war museum, showing Queen Victoria statue. On bottom of photo: The Rose Series P. 2867, Queen Victoria Statue , Bendigo, Victoria.place, public gardens, queen victoria statue, queen victoria statue, bendigo -
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Photograph - BAND TUG OF WAR TEAM : EAGLEHAWK, 1895?
Sepia photo, on cream board, of band of tug of war team Eaglehawk. Man in suit in centre with fob chain and bowler hat. Competitors in trousers with stripes, belts with motif. Flannel like shirts. Trophy in centre with rope coiled underneath. Inscriptions (on front (H.J.G Biggs Eaglehawk, right bottom. Eaglehawk, left bottom.) 'Royal Historic Society of Victoria / Bendigo Branch' circular stamp.organization, club/society, band tug of war eaglehawk, prev, acc no. g.p. 36.(24 red ballpoint cross out.) -
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Photograph - ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, 1960's
Hand tinted photo: view of Alexandra Fountain and cenotaph looking north on Pall Mall. Photo includes War Memorial on left hand side, Beehive Building on RH side, Post Office clock is visible above trees on LH side. Tram proceeding southward along Pall Mall.F.T. Kennedyplace, streetscape, alexandra fountain -
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Photograph - PHOTO OF EAGLEHAWK BAND TUG OF WAR TEAM, 1900
Black and white photo of 10 men of Eaglehawk Band Tug of War team, with trophy on stand. Man in middle in black suit, white shirt, bow tie, white handkerchief in pocket, watch chain on inside pocket, coiled rope in centre. See also identical unframed photo in Box 3, No 710.person, group, sports team -
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Photograph - PORTRAIT, MAN, c1900
Black and white photo. Photo of gentleman with waxed moustache. Probably prior to first world war. Eyes, Tie, lapel, left arm seam of jacket , left ear, hair, eyes and right eyebrow have been detailed. Green colouring has been added to tie. Gentleman is wearing a pocket watch and handkerchief in pocket. Markings/Inscriptions: Sticker on back, Photo 3.person, individual, portrait male -
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Photograph - GROUP OF EIGHT WOMEN AT WAR MEMORIAL KANGAROO FLAT, 1961
Black and white photograph of eight women wearing coats standing in front of the Kangaroo Flat War Memorial. Inscriptions: on back - 'Front Mrs Browning, Mrs V Jackson, Mrs Pearson President, Mrs Vinicome Sec, Miss Alan. Back Mrs Glaire, Mrs Freestone, Mrs BarberHerald Suncottage, miners -
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Book - WOMEN AT THE BENDIGO ORDNANCE FACTORY, 1982
Women at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory. During World War 2, with a critical look at the Oral History Technique.Lynette G. Cassar.bendigo, industry, ordnance factory - females -
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Photograph - OLIVE PELL COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, 1947 on photo
Newspaper clippings and a photograph. Death notices for THOMPSON, Edward (Ted) Colton, died 15/12/1988, formerly of Bendigo, husband of Queenie and a photo of Ted, dated 1947. Newspaper clippings of 'Chemistry Teacher dies', Mr Richard Gaston Walker, died 14/01/?? A chemistry instructor, 50 years of teaching, he was known world wide, during WW1, he was given an important post in England handling chemistry projects in the war effort. On his return to Australia, he became attached to the Bendigo Technical College,(known as the School of Mines) for more than 40 years. On file there is a Richard Gaston Walker died 1965, aged 72, Death Reg.No.1953). Newspaper photo of Richard's son, David G.Walker, Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours List. Also newspaper cutting of Two student members of the Faraday Club gave a lecture at the School of Mines.person, group, olive pell collection. edward(ted) colton thompson. richard gaston walker. -
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Photograph - BUSHS STORE, c1902
Black and white photograph: 'Bush's Store' Cnr Williamson & Myers Sts, Bendigo. Probably June 1902 staff during peace celebrations for the Boer War (or Coronation of King Edward VII, August 1902). Commonwealth flag, Union Jack and Australian flags visible. Map on front of store displays Australia prior to Northern Territory being formed in 1911. 2 photocopies of photograph both smaller scale. Physical description: cardboard mounted. Inscriptions/Markings: W. H. Robinson Photographer, Mundy St., Bendigo.W H Robinson, Photographer, Mundy St. Bendigo.buildings, commercial, bushs store -
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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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Document - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: 3 ENVELOPES
Robert Denis Kelly Collection. Document: 3 envelopes, buff coloured, printed with Regimental No. rank and make, Infantry brigade, company, battalion. On bottom of envelope, 'On active Service' 'A.I.F.' On top right, 'affix stamp, 1d every 1/2 oz. copyright' enclosed in red rectangle.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, world war 1 -
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Document - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: MAP OF ELECTRIC RAILWAYS OF LONDON
Document: map of the electric railways of London. Buff coloured document, printed in black, white and red on front cover. Folds into 9 x 14 map. Details include tourist destinations, descriptions of costs etc.Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd. London.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, london, underground, electric railway -
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Document - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: FOLDER
Document: holder for leave passes, other documentation. Covered with brown coloured material.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection. france, leave pass holder -
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Document - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: LEAVE PASS
Document: two sheets, pinned in upper LH corner. Top sheet : Pass, No. 10874. Kelly, RD permission to be absent from his quarters from 8th. December '17 to 15th. December '17 to Paris. On back stamped ' all men on leave in Paris must be in their quarters by 11.30 p.m. daily' Second sheet: Imperial London Hotels, Ltd. Russell Square, London, date 18.3.1918, stating that R.D. Kelly is a resident of the hotel for a week or more.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, leave pass -
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Document - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: LEAVE OR DUTY RATION BOOK, 1919
Document: leave or duty ration book, soldier or sailor. Pale yellow coloured booklet, printed with holder's name, unit and leave details. Ration tickets include meat, lard, jam, butter, sugar and tea.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, ration book, leave book -
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Document - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: LUGGAGE LABEL
Document: label showing details of Robert Denis Kelly's field unit, (22nd. A.A.S.C.), transport (Themistocles), Pay Book No. 101095, specimen signature and Reg. No. 10874. Rank Sergeant.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, themistocles. -
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Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: BRIDGE TO SOUS LE BOIS
Black and white photo: bridge over river, bridge is collapsed in middle. Written on back 'Bridge to Sous Le Bois'.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, bridge, france, sous le bois. -
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Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: GROUP OF MEN IN MILITARY UNIFORM
Black and white photo: 9 men standing in rubble of brick building, damaged wall behind. Men dressed in military uniform, some in leather knee high boots.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, soldiers -
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Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: GROUP OF MILITARY MEN
Black and white photo: group of men in military uniform.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, world war 1 -
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Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: ZEPPELIN SHED
Black and white photo: faded, Zeppelin shed. On back , 'Zepp shed Maubeuge'.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, zeppelin, manteuge -
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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: MAUBEUGE BRIDGE MINED
Black and white photo: Maubeuge bridge, (indistinct). Written on back of photo 'Maubeuge bridge mined'.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, bridge, manteuge