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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: HERCULES/ENERGETIC MINE
Black and white photocopy of the Hercules/Energetic Mine. The photo shows the poppet legs, mine building and brick chimney. There is also heaps of tailings. In the foreground is a dam, with what looks like ducks/geese on it. Written on the back: One of the mines that Sir John Quick worked in. He used to drive a Horse Whim. Hercules / Energetic Mine. Energetic Mine first then amalgamated to H/E.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - hercules/energetic mine, sir john quick -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY METHODIST CONCERT PARTY
Typed piece of paper titled Long Gully Methodist Concert Party (Approx 1960). Typed names are - Back Row L to R - Ida Trewarne, Maude Moore, Ethel Genadini, Carole Crossley, Gwenda Meredith, Vivian Mercer, Joyce Trewartha, Beverly Leggo, Jan Collins, Annette Trewartha. Centre Row L to R - Mavis Grenfell, Lynette Straub, Joan Rosewarne, Joyce Staley, Marg Read, Ethel Leggo, Mavis Rayner, Fernie Thomas, Margaret Trahair, Nell Straub. Front Row L to R - Ruth Crossley, Gladys Crossley, Beryl Wearne, Stella Meredith, Dot Williams, Essie Harvey, Gwen Rowe, Pat Thomas. Glenda Moore (absent) Photo by Leo Hughes. (no photo)bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully methodist concert party, ida trewarne, maude moore, ethel genadini, carole crossley, gwenda meredith, vivian mercer, joyce trewartha, beverly leggo, jan collins, annette trewartha, mavis grenfell, lynette straub, joan rosewarne, joyce staley, marg read, ethel leggo, mavis rayner, fernie thomas, margaret trahair, nell straub, ruth crossley, gladys grossley, beryl wearne, stella meredith, dot williams, glenda moore, leo hughes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: INVOICE - G A ELLIS
Invoice No 14387 and Statement from Walker Printing in the name of G A Ellis. Statement is dated 30/6/00 for Invoice No 14387 for $3153.00. Invoice No 14387 is for 300 Copies of Book titled A Brief History & Reminiscence of Long Gully. Total $3153.00. (2 copies).bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - invoice & statement - g a ellis, walker printing, d g walker pty ltd, a brief history & reminiscence of long gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: PLAQUE HONOURS MINERS
Newspaper cutting titled Plaque honours miners. A plaque commemorating the contribution Cornish and German miners made to the Bendigo region was unveiled by Member for Bendigo West, Bob Cameron. The ceremony was held in New Chum Reservebendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - plaque honours miners, bob cameron, german heritage society, bendigo cornish association, lorna erwin, the long gully history group, the city of greater bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: REPORT OF FIRE AT DISUED PUBLIC WEIGHBRIDGE LONG GULLY
Photocopy on cream paper of a CFA Report of Fire or Alarm No 65 for a fire which occurred at a disused Public weighbridge in Wilson Street, Long Gully. Weighbridge and building completely burn out when brigade arrived. Date 4 March 1973. Fire Brigade Members were - S/S/O S Knight, Staff S/F F Gannanay, S/F W Wright, Frmn G Ellis, M Ellis, R Wee-Hee, R Delves, B Brooks, R Boland and E Carruthers.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - report of fire at disused public weighbridge long gully, s knight, f gannanay, w wright, g ellis, m ellis, r wee-hee, r delves, b brooks, r boland, e carruthers, council -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: CARLISLE UNITED MINE
Black and white photocopy of a photo of the Carlisle United Mine. Bendigo's richest mine at the corner of Duncan ad Bennett Sts, Long Gully. Photo shows the poppet legs and buildings. Other detail is too dark. Photo is stuck to a page of the Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre Inc, dated 7 February 2005, a letter to Mr John Henderson of Henderson's Marble and Gra from George Ellis.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - carlisle united mine long gully neighbourhood centre inc, mr john henderson, henderson's marble & gra, george ellis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: PROPOSED: HERCULES & ENERGETIC MINE PROJECT
Letter to Barry Secombe, Manager Community Services, from George Ellis, for the Proposed: Hercules & Energetic Mine Project. Letter dated 21 June 2005 and printed on a brown Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre Inc letterhead .Mentioned in the letter, The History Group wish to install a plaque on the Linear Park walking track near Creeth Street Long Gully to acknowledge the site (not the Shaft) of the Hercules and Energetic Mine formally the Energetic Mine. It is also mentioned that Sir John Quick once worked at this mine before he went to University. There is a suggestion of where the plaque could be located.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - proposed: hercules & energetic mine project, long gully neighbourhood centre inc, barry secombe, city of greater bendigo, the long gully history group, energetic mine, sir john quick, bendigo evening news, prof geoffrey blainey, melbourne herald january 2nd 1986, george ellis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: DEMOLITION OF UNITY MINE CHIMNEY
Two black and white photocopies of the Unity Mine Chimney. The one on the right shows the tapered chimney standing. It has a paler spiral pattern coming down the height of the chimney and a wider piece at the very top. The photo on the right shows the chimney falling. The top piece has gone and it has a bend and crack near the top. Written in the top right corner is: Unity Mine Chimney. Demolition. Bricks in Garage? 30' & House next to George on Downside. Ben Hodges bought bricks.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - demolition of unity mine chimney, ben hodges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: GEORGE ELLIS & DARYL MCCLURE
Photocopy of a black and white photo of George Ellis and Daryl McClure. George is receiving a $1,000 cheque from Daryl McClure for History Group. 2000/2001.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - george ellis & daryl mcclure, long gully history group -
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Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: VICTORIA HILL
Three pages numbered 18/19, 20/21 and 22/23 titled Victoria Hill. First page has some information on Victoria Hill, a sketch of W Rae's Home and Rae's Open cut. The second page has a map of the Victoria Hill Area showing streets and the New Chum Anticline, a sketch of Ballerstedt's Open Cut and a Key to Victoria Hill Area Map. The third page mentions the Victoria Quartz mine, Tributors and quartz roasting. It also has sketch of a 20 Head Crushing Battery, Victoria Hill.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - victoria hill, gold mines hotel, christopher ballerstedt, theodore ballerstedt, ballerstedt's open cut, lansell's 180 mine, little 180 mine, new chum syncline battery, victoria reef quartz mining co, victoria quartz, new chum drainage scheme, a roberts and sons, tributors, william rae's bon accord mine and open cut, william rae, adventure and advance open cuts, central nell gwynne, heinz butcher shop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: ROWCLIFF THOMPSON
Newspaper cutting titled Farewell for a Bendigo digger. Article mentions Rowcliff Thompson who served with the AIF during World War 1. Mentioned is his life before and after the War, his interests, and his honors and awards. A photo is included in the article.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - rowcliff thompson, ww1, ron thompson, quarry hill primary school, meuerer and sons, 38th battalion, 10th brigade, 3rd division of the australian imperial force, passchendaele, school of mines, bendigo rowing club, ymca -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: NEW PLAYGROUND FOR LONG GULLY
Newspaper cutting titled New Playground for Long Gully. Eaglehawk Times Nov 99 written at the top of the article. The playground was a community project at the New chum Reserve in the Sparrowhawk, Estate. Mentioned is the organisers, who gave funds for the works and the young people who worked on it. Also mentioned is some early problems they had.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - new playground for long gully, eaglehawk times nov 99, eaglehawk secondary college, new chum reserve, long gully community house, central victorian group training (cvgt), city of greater bendigo, the department of human services, the rotary club of bendigo/sandhurst, lt lukes, russell roberts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION:LONG GULLY STATE SCHOOL PHOTOS 1933 AND 1936
Photocopy of two photos on a page. The first is 1 & 2 Class 1933 Long Gully State School taken outside a brick building. Two boys in the front row are holding a black board with Long Gully School Grades I & II written on it. The Second photo the 3 & $ Class 1936. L. G. S School 2120. Two boys in the front row are holding a black board with Long Gully School Grades III & IV 1936 written on it. the photo is very dark.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully state school photos 1933 and 1936 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: TWO HOUSES
Photos of two houses on a piece of paper. The top photo is a white house with a portico and steps at the front door, a window at each side and a striped blind at the edge of the portico. Decorative brick work at spout level. A concrete path is along the front of the house and leads out to the front and side. A vase with a flower and a statue on the corner of the path. there is a table and chairs beside the house. The garden is very black. The lower photo is a brick house with a door, a tall window that is rounded at the top and three small windows just below the spout line. There are some plants in front of the house and trees around it. parts of the garden are dark.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - two houses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: GREG AND BRENTON SMITH
Newspaper article titled History just keeps motoring on. Bendigo Advertiser 21/7/97. Photo shows Greg Smith, his son Brenton and friend Doug Clarkson making their way in an International Motor Buggy to a Bendigo Veteran and Vintage Car Club meeting which was held at the Bendigo Chinese Gardens Museum. The motor buggy has large buggy type wheels and has no cabin. The number plate is 246. Written below the photo is: There was the same Motor Buggy in St Just Point owned by Tyson Family. Written on the back is: Red Plate 246.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - greg and brenton smith, doug clarkson, bendigo advertiser 21/7/97, peter hyett, bendigo veteran and vintage car club, bendigo chinese gardens and museum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 4th April, 1955 between Mrs. M. Phillips (vendor) and Mr. R. J. Pentland (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor and purchaser: Hyett, Willis & Hyett. Property: Land situate in Albert Street, Long Gully described in right to occupy residence area No. 5469 also all vendor’s right. title and interest in land adjoining the above land being land described in permissive occupancy No. W63435, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price: 1,600 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
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Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 16th September, 1953 between Miss. S. E. Thomas (vendor) and Mr. A. Truscott (purchaser). Property: all that piece of land being Crown allotment 275 section A, at Long Gully Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo being land described in certificate of title volume 236, folio 132 and situate Nos. 4 and 6 Duncan Street, Long Gully, together with 2 weatherboard dwellings and sundry outbuildings, subject to existing weekly tenancy of No. 6 Duncan Street, Long Gully. Price 1,000 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
Black and white photograph of 'Birney Car' Number 29 indicating 'Depot' in destination indicator. Heading uphill towards the poppet head of the 'Iron Bark Mine' in Long Gully. Inscription on reverse: Photo by A. Doney Bendigo stamped in blue. Birney car climbs the hill past the the Iron Bark Mine.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY METHODIST CHURCH, c.1890
Sepia photograph mounted on fawn board. Interior of church decorated for harvest festival, showing pipe organ, balcony, pews. Inscriptions: on back handwritten in pencil 'Long Gully Methodist Church'.buildings, church, methodist church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - KOCK'S PIONEER QUARTZ CRUSHING PLANT
Black and white photograph. View of large mining plant and associated chimneys. Open (waste) area in foreground. Low hill in background. Inscriptions: on front 'Kock's Pioneer Quartz Crushing Plant, Long Gully', Perserverance United Windmill Hill in background'. On back - 'A Richardson, 29 Harrison St, Bendigo'.mining, crushing & milling, kock's pioneer quartz crushing plant, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, mine, mining, crushing plant, landscape, mining landscape, quartz, perserverance united windmill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: HAND WRITTEN NOTE AND CHURCH SERVICE ORDER CARD
Two pieces: hand written note in blue ink: In memory of Mr Doddard, accidentally drowned 7/1/91 his kindness and respect we can't forget inserted by Mrs Miller and family. Card: Long Gully Uniting Church - Order of Service.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CARLISLE MINE LONG GULLY, 1925
black and white photo of poppet head with brick building. Large tank in foreground. Mng 59 on back. Carlisle Mine, Long Gully 1925 written on back in pencil., stamped on back ' printed by A W McGibbony London Pharmacy, 117 Pall Mall, Bendigo. 'organization, business, carlisle mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - IRONBARK MINE: LONG GULLY, 1976
black and white photo: poppet head, On back Ironbark Mine, Long Gully. 'The legs just as they fired the last shots 1976'.organization, business, ironbark mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - STREETSCAPE: LONG GULLY
Black and white copy of streetscape photograph. Wooden railings in foreground, ' P. Pentreath' visible above verandah of shop in middle ground. Long Gully looking north along backhaus Street ( James Lerk 5.11 1999 ) Long Gully looking north along Backhaus Street. Copied by Allan Doney.original copied by Allan Doney ( J. Lerk 5.11.1999 )place, streetscape, long gully -
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Photograph - MEMBERS OF BENDIGO STOCK EXCHANGE?, 1900
Black and white photograph of sketch which contains miniature photos of head on bee bodies 'possibly members of Bendigo Stock Exchange', 'as the donor's father was associated with the Exchange (J Lerk, palms, beehive, poppet head, chimney and clock tower 9/11/1989.) Inscriptions: in image - 'J Gribble'. On back - 'Donated from Mr E Woolcock, Long Gully, now residing in Geelong' (W Meggs 21/9/2001), 'Historical, Bendigo Historical Society'. Circular stamp 'RHSV, Bendigo Branch 1959 ', '144'.person, group, employees -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO STOCK EXCHANGE EMPLOYEES, 1893
... Historical Society,' ' From E Woolcock, Long Gully, Now Geelong.... On back - 'Bendigo Historical Society,' ' From E Woolcock, Long ...Black and white photograph of large group of men, outside, at back of buildings. Men dressed in suits, some holding hats. At top, four people (head and shoulders) looking from a window. Downpipes on L. Inscriptions: on front - GP87. On back - 'Bendigo Historical Society,' ' From E Woolcock, Long Gully, Now Geelong, Beehive Exchange 1893.' Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch',person, group, employees -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 'MUSICIANS' BIRTHDAY BOOK' OF GEORGE LIDDELL, 1897-1985+
'Musicians' Birthday Book' of George Liddell (music school, Long Gully?) with associated documents. A. 'The Music of the Poets - A Musicians' Birthday Book' 356 pages with music extracts and text on LH side of page; space for birthday information on RH side of each opening page. Printed by Walter Scott Ltd. London and compiled (author?) by Eleonore D'Estrerre-Keeling; 2nd Edition. Inscription on (first) page - 'To Mr. George Liddell With Jack H. Bryant's best wishes for your birthday 1905'. Also on this page (handwritten) and Title Page: Mr H Lofts 16 Tait St Footscray W11. Also (attached to back of front cover) an envelope inscribed 'For Gentlemen Only - Ladies are particularly requested not to look' (card inside!!). Attached to frontispiece (glued) is Hotel Shamrock letter-headed sheet with signatures of Ada Crossley Muecke and Francis F. Muecke. On last page is Photograph of 'Madame Ada Crossley' with signature over of Ada Crossley Muecke'. Within the book are approximately 110 names/signatures set according to date of birth date throughout year. b. Envelope and letter to Mrs Galloway, Moe from John Barry, Manager, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, July 1985 re directing of the book to Bendigo (45 View St); c. Note; family history and information re Liddell family (researched by??); d. Note: handwritten in ink - 'for Mulke read McCachie?' and 'Liddell - Music School in Long Gully'person, individual, musician -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - UNKNOWN FAMILY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Photograph - black and white. Tram tracks being laid. Also bluestone blocks are used. On back on photo is the word 'Long Gully ?'. Park on left of photo then a building in middle of photo says 'A.Cornwell, Baker'.W.H. Robinson, Mundy Street, Bendigo.place, transport, tram, tram tracks. long gully. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PROGRAMME FOR LONG GULLY METHODIST CHURCH CENTENARY, 1957
Programme for Long Gully Methodist Church Centenary, 1857 -1957. For the period 28.9/57 to 6/10/57. Includes program of activities, historical review and Ministers of the church 1857 -1957. J. C. Adamthwaite, Pastor; W. J. Werry, Trust Secretary. Printer: Hocking & Sloanorganization, church, bendigo churches -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HORSFIELD, TAYLOR ENGINEERING WORKS, LONG GULLY, c1900-1910
Sepia photo of engineering workers and possibly Foundry owner/managers. 5 rows of men in front of Foundry building, 41 men in photo. Parts manufacturer. Address: 420 Backhaus Street, Long Gully (Now known as Eaglehawk Road). Ref: Sands & McDougall's Bendgio Directory 1901-1908. Physical Description: Mounted on grey cardboard. Inscriptions/Markings: 'Horsfield's Foundry, Long Gully' hand written on back.organization, business, foundry