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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE GREAT REFORM BILL OF 1832. THE STORY OF A NATIONAL VICTORY
A book titled ' The Great Reform Bill of 1832. The story of a National Victory. A great Crisis in England's life, when the people won their right to vote for members of parliament.' London : Ward, lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 337 - 351 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, english history, history, 1832 reform bill, politics, british politics, english politics, elections, the right to vote, voting, book, books, advertisements, penny books -
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Document - BARBARA MAMOUNEY COLLECTION: A4 POSTER OF RELAY FOR LIFE VARIETY CONCERT
Black and White photocopy of poster for Variety Relay for Life Concert. Featuring Anne Conway, David and Jessica Chalmers, Meryl Wilkinson, Penelope Somerville, 'Rusty Divas'. Sunday 28th March Golden Square Uniting Church (crn Laurel and Panton Streets) 2pm-4.30pm. Admission: Adults $8, Concession $6, Family $20, Children U13 free. Enquiries: Christine 54423934 - All proceeds to Bendigo South Uniting Church 'Relay for Life' Team.anne conway; david & jessica chalmers; meryl wilkinson; penelope somerville 'rusty divas' ; golden square uniting church; -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LIFE ON THE LAND
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Life on the land: the Stewart's house at Fosterville about 1895. Four-roomed mud brick house is pictured along with the dairy to its right. A blacksmith shop and chicken run are right of the dairy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Document - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: DOCUMENT DESCRIBING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
... Pool. In 1963 he was made a Life Governor of the Bendigo Base... was made a Life Governor of the Bendigo Base Hospital ...Documents describing his achievements and contributions on behalf of the Bendigo East Progress Association and Bendigo East Swimming Club, beginning in 1949 until 1982. In 10972, Bendigo City Council renamed the Bendigo East Pool the Bert Graham Swimming Pool. In 1963 he was made a Life Governor of the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home; In 1979 he received a Community Service Award from Develop Victoria Council, and in 1986, the Order Of Australia (O.A.M.)bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association -
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Book - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: ADVANCED BOOK-KEEPING
Hemingway and Robertson's Correspondence Schools - Accountancy Course - Advanced Bookkeeping Series 2. The topics are: Partnerships Articles or Agreement - Quasi Partners - Commencement of Partnership - Continuance of Partnership - Admission of a new Partner - Death or Retirement of a Partner - Where Books are kept by Single Entry - Special Partnership Problems - Home work exercise. The book is 75 pages in total. On the back a quote from Disraeli ''The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for opportunity when it comes''books, technical, accounting -
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Book - WITHOUT EXCUSE, 1925
Book, Les Gillies Collection. A blue & orange hard covered book titled, ''Without Excuse'', by Sherman A. Nagel. A sympathetic examination of some of the excuses which often are made when the spirit beckons men on to a Christian Life. 179 pages.Pacific Press Publishing Association, Mountain View, California.religions, christian -
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Book - SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT, 1918
Book, Ships that Pass in the Night, Les Gillies collection, by Beatrice Harraden. A Gray hard covered book, with a scene on the front. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. MCMV111, 220 pages. Giadys Christie, August 1923. ''Like driftwood spars meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean main, So on the sea of life alas, Man meets man, hears, and leaves again. Matthew Arnold.Beatrice Harradenbook -
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Photograph - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: MARLENE HAZELDENE, 1958 POPULAR GIRLS
Photocopies of photos. On front written in pencil 1962 Marlene Hazeldene (now Llewellyn) has originals, has framed life governorship Home and Hospital, have originals both hospitals annual reports. Image on front shows Triumph sports car with women sitting up high on seat, in Easter Parade. Presumably Marlene Hazeldene. On back, photo of 4 women, one man. Women dressed formally in suits, dresses and hats. One woman has Mary Keating written on sash. Man in suit. In pencil '1958'. And Bendigo Advertiser.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, 1958, 1962 popular girls -
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Slide - DIGGERS AND MINERS. DIGGERS AND MINERS, 1900s
Diggers and miners. Diggers and Miners. Unit 6 LIFE AND WORK AT THE DIGGINGS Section I DIGGERS AND MINERS Markings: 1 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
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Ephemera - CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD
Christmas Greeting Card: Embossed Flap style greeting Card with white and blue flowers. Blue lace work at either side of the card. Inscription 'Joys brightest blossoms ever strew Your happy road in life. Inside blue lace with white Ivy and Á happy Christmas with a poem. Hand written To: Emily From: her loving another. Box 625ephemera, mementoes, christmas cards, christmas greeting card -
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Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: E. VAINS, HONORARY LIFE GOVERNOR, 13th June, 1945
A. Honorary Life Governor certificate issued to Miss E. Vains, 13.6.1945 from Bendigo Benevolent Home. B. Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital Life Governor certificate issued to Miss Elaine Vains, 21 May 1945. ( documents are photocopies of originals )person, certificate, e.m. vains -
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Newspaper - SHAMROCKHOTEL: JOYCE SMITH DEATH
copy of newspaper articles photocopied on one page, overlapping: a. ' Our Joycie gave Bendigo a lot' Article discussed the life and death of Joyce Smith, former licensee of the Shamrock Hotel from 1952 to 1973. Joyce Smith was a charitable woman, who gave freely to less advantaged people and organisations in Bendigo. She was 66 at the time of her passing. She and her husband, Gerald, first saw the Shamrock whilst on their honeymoon. B. 'Our Joyce, City says Farewell' discussed Joyce Smith's retirement from the Hotel Shamrock. Articles not dated. See history of Shamrock online: www.hotelshamrock.com.au/bendigo, hotel, shamrock hotel -
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Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: A LIFES HISTORY
Small booklet, A Lifes's History of the late Henning Rathjen of Colbinabbin, compiled and written by Alfred E Rathjen, 15 pages with black and white photographs.Alfred e Rathjenperson, individual, henning rathjen, history-victoria-colbinabbin-rathjen -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: COUNTRY LIFE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Country life: scene across the Kinypaniel Cree, Cathcart, circa 1890. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS
A book titled 'The Life of Charles Dickens the Great English Novelist. The fearless denouncer of meanness, tyranny and wrong. The eloquent advocate of gentleness, justice and right, who could unite with genial mirth the deepest lessons of wisdom and truth.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 513 - 528 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, charles dickens, lydia chancellor, collection, charles dickens, the life of charles dickens, person, individual, male, english literature, literature, writer, novelist, author, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biography, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON
A book titled 'The Life of Napoleon Emperor of France. The greatest of modern conquerors; offspring and subduer of a revolution; soldier, statesman, emperor and exile.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Sallisbury Square, E.C. 17 - 32 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, napoleon emperor of france, lydia chancellor, collection, famous people, person, individual, male, france, french history, history, napoleon, the life of napoleon, war, soldier, ' ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF DANIEL O'CONNELL
A book titled 'The Life of Daniel O'Connell the Irish Liberator. The fearless champion of justice to Ireland. The advocate of his countrymen's rights through evil and through good report. The brave and fearless politician.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 209 - 224 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note. 2 copies.books, biography, daniel o'connell, lydia chancellor, collection, daniel o'connell, the life of daniel o'connell, male, person, individual, ireland, irish history, history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF PETER THE GREAT
A book titled 'The Life of Peter the Great Czar of Russia. The founder of a mighty power; a working king; sparing neither his country, his people, nor himself, in the effort to regenerate his empire.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 385 - 400 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, peter the great, lydia chancellor, collection, peter the great, the life of peter the great, person, individual, male, russian history, russia, czars, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF SIR WALTER RALEIGH
A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh Statesman, Soldier, Traveller and Historian. The typical man of the Elizabethan Age; explorer of Guiana and founder of Virginia; court favourite and political martyr.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 1 -15pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter raleigh, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter raleigh, the life of sir walter raleigh, person, male, individual, soldier, traveller, historian, penny books, history, guiana, virginia, united states of america, american politics, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF SIR WALTER SCOTT
A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Scott Novelist, Poet and Historian. One of the greatest and brightest of the sons of Scotland; whose genius ennobled his century, while his private virtues shed a lustre on the country he loved so well.' Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 401 - 415 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter scott, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter scott, the life of sir walter scott, writers, poets, poetry, history, historians, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward, lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biography, male, individual, person, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON
A book titled 'The Life of The Duke of Wellington the Iron king. The upholder of discipline and order, the victor of Assaye, Vittoria and Waterloo, the valiant servant of his king and country, who shielded England by his valour while his watchword was DUTY.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 273 - 288pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the duke of wellington, lydia chancellor, collection, the duke of wellington, iron duke, the life of the duke of wellington, person, individual, male, english history, british history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF DR. JOHNSON
A book titled 'The Life of Dr. Johnson moralist, essayist, poet and scholar. The most conspicuous figure in the London literary life of the last century ; powerful writer, eminent lexicographer ; a great and good man.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 97 - 112 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, dr. samuel johnson, lydia chancellor, collection, dr. johnson, the life of dr, johnson, dr. samuel johnson, male, individual, person, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, london, english literature, poets, poetry, writer, biographies, penny books, advertisements, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JOAN OF ARC
A book titled 'The Life of Joan of Arc the Warrior Maid who freed France from foreign oppression.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.785 - 800 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, joan of arc, lydia chancellor, collection, joan of arc, female, person, individual, france, french history, the warrior maid, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF VICTOR HUGO
A book titled ' The Life of Victor Hugo the great French poet, Statesman, Novelist, and Dramatist.'London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 721 - 736 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one pennyThere are also advertisements of note.books, biography, victor hugo, lydia chancellor, collection, victor hugo, the life of victor hugo, french history, france, poetry, novels, writing, authors, poets, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's historical series, male, penny books, individual, person, biographical series, famous people, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JULIUS CAESAR
A book titled ' The Life of Julius Caesar the great Roman Emperor. The greatest genius of the Roman world ; warrior, statesman and ruler; conqueror of the most famous Roman General, and the founder of centuries of Imperial rule.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.417 - 432 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, julius caesar, lydia chancellor, collection, julius caesar, roman history, italian history, rome, individual, person, male, penny books, biographical series, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, biographies, the life of juliius caesar -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THOMAS A'BECKET
A book titled ' The Life of Thomas A'Becket The Martyr of Canterbury. The fearless champion of the position and dignity of the Church, against the influence of hostile nobles and the power of a king.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salilsbury Square, E.C. 337 - 352 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Biographical Series.' Price one penny.There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, thomas a'becket, lydia chancellor, collection, thomas a'becket, british history, english history, person, individual, male, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, the martyr of canterbury, advertisements, book, penny books, historical series, biographical series, the lifeof thomas a'becket, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT
A book titled ' Alexander The Great King of Macedonia. The mightiest of conquerors and chiefs; one who spread Greek civilisation and culture throughout distant nations. The most consummate General and Commander of the Ancient World.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Sallisbury Square, E.C. 577 - 592 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Locks Penny Books for the People' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, alexander the great, lydia chancellor, collection, alexander the great, greece, macedonia, greek history, ancient world, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, male, person, individual, advertisements, biographical series, penny bopoks, the life of alexander the great -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ALFRED THE GREAT
A book titled ' The Life of Alfred The Great King of Wessex. The illustrious Anglo-Saxon ruler. The darling of the English people. Neither elated by prosperity nor depressed by adversity, but doing his duty in both.' London : Ward, Locke & Co., Salilsbury Square, E.C. 625 - 640 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, alfred the great, lydia chancellor, collection, alfred the great, king of wessex, the life of alfred the great, english history, anglo-saxons, book, books, person, male, individual, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, penny books, advertisements, biographical series -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS
A pink book titled 'The Life of Gustavus Adolphus the Heroic King of Sweden. The greatest character of the Thirty Years' War. The champion of an oppressed people; called by his contemporaries The Lion of the North, and the Bulwark of the Protestant Faith.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 641 - 656 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of notes.books, biography, gustavus adolphus, lydia chancellor, collection, sweden, swedish history, scandinavia, gustavus adolphus, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, male, individual, person, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHARLOTTE BRONTE
A pink book titled 'The Life of Charlotte Bronte. The famous Authoress of Jane Eyre.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 817 - 832 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, charlotte bronte, lydia chancellor, collection, charlotte bronte, female, individual, person, english literature, lilterature, book, books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, jane eyre, biographical series, the life of charlotte bronte, penny books, famous people, advertisements