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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FRIENDS OF WHITE HILLS CEMETERY COLLECTION: LETTER, 3 June 1996
Document. Letter to Carol Holsworth from Robert Bruce, Australian Heritage Commission RE nomination of Chinese Funeral Tower at Bendigo Cemetery for the register of the National Estate. Letter dated 3 June 1996. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FRIENDS OF WHITE HILLS CEMETERY COLLECTION: REPORT, 3 June 1996
Document. Acknowledgement of Nomination of the Chinese Funeral Tower, Bendigo Cemetery to the register of the National Estate Database. Two pages, Nominated by the Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries. Dated 3 June 1996.document, memo, report -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: CLOTHES BRUSH, MAKE-UP BRUSH, HAIR COMB, 1920's
Objects. Clothes brush is oval in shape, with a polished wooden base, and black bristles. Shaped to a rounded point at each end. Bristles 2.5 cm long. Nine rows of bristles. Make-up brush bears Chinese writing on the handle, 23.5 cm long with 6.5 cm long white hairs forming the brush. Hairs are held in an ebony cup shape fitting, attached to the handle. An ebony top-knot completed with a red silk ribbon loop finishes the top of the handle.Hair comb: Tortoise shell, with three 7 cm long teeth, which unfortunately are broken from the fan-shaped decorative top. The fan-shaped top of the comb, has an art-deco type flowing floral design-1920's.Chinese lettering - six characters.costume accessories, female, clothes brush, make-up brush, hair comb. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: TOURISM BROCHURES, 1970's
Document. Six single sheet leaflets; Hartland's Eucalyptus Factory and Historic Farm. Bendigo Tramway's. Bendigo Pottery. Central Deborah Gold Mine. The Chinese Joss House. (2). One bi-fold brochure Central Deborah Gold Mine and Talking Tram. Tri-fold brochures; Bendigo and District Tourist Guide (x2). Welcome to Bendigo and District Victoria. Bendigo Victoria, Australia. One multi-fold brochure ''Gold ! - Bendigo Gold !''.document, memo, bendigo tourism brochures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Bendigo Easter Fair
The first photograph is of the Bendigo Easter Parade making its way down Mitchell Street towards High Street and Pall Mall. This photograph shows the Bendigo Chinese Association walking as part of the parade, spectators along the side of the street and shows some of the shops along Mitchel Street. The second photo is taken from a similar position and shows various lions and a drum in the foreground, with Sun Loong weaving down the street behind them. There are two army vehicles following behind Sun Loong, with spectators crowding the street behind.bendigo chinese association, sun loong, chinese dragon, bendigo easter fair, bendigo easter parade, parades., mitchell st -
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Container - CHINESE FOOD BASKET, 1890s
Large round rattan Chinese food basket with lid and handle (6.5 cm).Double layer of woven can and bamboo, inner section in herringbone pattern and outer layer in horizontal pattern. Red and green decoration around the basket and on the handle.domestic equipment, food storage & preservation, chinese -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BELARDINELLI COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S CENTURY A SUPPLEMENT TO THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER
Bendigo's century a supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser volume eight: 1970-1979. On the front picture of Chinese dragon Sun Loong.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, centenary supplements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION - CHINA SWAN VASE
Large China vase made in England in the shape of a white Swan with black and lemon detailing. Contains card with wording - This Swan ornament is from Taraxville Golden Square, the home of Lydia Chancellor who said it had been a wedding present to herself and her Husband.Made In England No4ornaments, ceramic, vase -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION - CUP SAUCER PLATE
Trio of Cup, Saucer & Plate which belonged to Lydia Chancellor, off white china with green, yellow & orange decoration and gilding around edges.Phoenix Ware made in England T.F & S.Ltddomestic equipment, food consumption, cups, dr 340.1.2.3 -
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Domestic Object - CUP AND SAUCER
White china cup and saucer with pink banding and gold stars & bands on cup.domestic equipment, food consumption, cups, k188 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - INVALID FEEDING CUP
White china invalid feeding cup with spout and handle with gilt decoration and grey & black leaf design on top.89 or 8Ymedicine, nursing, feeding, k224 -
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Functional object - SMALL CHINA VASE
Small china lustre vase with two containers in shape of flowers on top of leaves with a small Cherub on top in tones of blue and green.ornaments, ceramic, vase, di517 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - CHINA MEAT PLATTER
Large oval shaped white china meat platter decorated with a floral and berry design in sage green.domestic equipment, food consumption, meat platter, di501 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - CHINA MEAT PLATTER
Large white china meat platter decorated with pink floral design.196 England & anchordomestic equipment, food consumption, meat platter, di484 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - LARGE CHINA JUG
Large white china jug with scalloped top, decorated with relief of wheat & vines. Shown on base makers marks showing a sun with wording J & G Meakin 50L Ironstone China Reg Limited 43758 Hanley England.J & G Meakindomestic equipment, ablutions, water jug, k110 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GREATER BENDIGO PHOTO COLLECTION: CHINESE DRAGON LOONG
Photograph. Chinese dragon Loong. In 1970 the replacement Sun Loong makes the first appearance.bendigo, chinese, chinese dragon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - VEGETABLE TUREEN
White china vegetable tureen with lid and decorated with green flowers and vines, lid with handle and bowl with 2 handles.Tokio 1790 K&Co B Late Mayersdomestic equipment, table setting, tureen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - VEGETABLE TUREEN
White china vegetable tureen, part of dinner set, decorated with flowers and vines in green, lid with handle & bowl with 2 handles.Tokio 1790 K&Co B Late Mayersdomestic equipment, table setting, tureen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - CHINA GRAVY BOAT
White china gravy boat/jug with flower and vine decoration in green, striped handle & serrated rim, part dinner set.Tokio 1790 K&Co B Late Mayersdomestic equipment, table setting, jug -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - SIDE PLATES X 3
Three white china side plates part of dinner set decorated with green flowers and vines.Tokio 1790 K&Co B late Mayersdomestic equipment, table setting, plate -
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Domestic Object - CHINA DINNER PLATES X 4
Four white china dinner plates part of dinner set decorated with flowers and vines in green.Tokio 1790 K&Co B Late Mayersdomestic equipment, table setting, plate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - STAR THEATRE, EAGLEHAWK OPENING NIGHT THEATRE TICKET, 17 September 1999
Objects. This ticket was issued to Ken Stringer, on the Opening night of the Star Cinema, at Eaglehawk Town Hall. The projectors ordered from China, did not arrive in time and Ken loaned the Owner two projectors from his own collection. It was quite a few weeks before the projectors ordered from China arrived! Two pink tram tickets issued by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria - ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DEPARTMENT. 1d for specific section destinations as printed.Tram tickets A233962, Electricity Supply Department Provincial Tramways. This ticket is issued subject to the By-Laws. 1d.Eaglehawk star Cinema Admit Two. You are invited to attend the opening night celebrations and films on 17th September 1999, RSVP for catering purposes. Theatre ticket: 1999. Tram Tickets: pre decimal currency in 1966.theatre, eaglehawk star cinema -
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Clothing - LONG SLEEVED EMU CREEK BUSH BAND WIND - CHEATER, 1990's
Clothing. Long- sleeved grey cotton wind-cheater, with a printed blue. yellow and black,shield-shaped logo on the front, featuring the caricature of an emu's head and the words, ''The Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band''. Long sleeves with a 4 cm deep cuff,high round neckline with a 3 cm deep neckband, 7 cm deep splits at the hemline of each side seam, and a 4 cm deep cuff, at the lower edge of the set-in sleeves.Worn by Peter Ellis, OAM, founder and leader of the celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band, circa 1990's.JEANS PLUS, Made in China. 100% cotton, and washing instructions.costume, male uniform, civilian, wind-cheater -
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Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: 1852 - 1950'S
Two hand written pages with year dates and what took place at that time. Dates range from 1852 to 1950's. 1950's - mining stopped in Long /G. 1926 - First Teachers training College established. Taylor Horsefields Engineering works - Horsefield a genius. Pioneered local production of compressed air driven roak-drills, specialized in rock bores and drills exported them throughout the world. Harvester - for f/ter in Harvest equipment. 1856 - Anglican School opened held church as well as school. Manchester Arms, Admiral Arms both has pretentious music halls attracted large crowds. 1862 - Ironbark, Long Gully sought annexation by the Municipality of Sandhurst. 1872 - Long Gully Fire Brigade was formed. Keen rivals. 1850 - recognised Chinese camp. ? Long Gully - due to the sinking deeper and the rewards generally richer, became the heart of 'Little Cornwall' - Cornish people. * Tent Church services held in 1862. Long Gully Mine opened April 1852. On the back of the first page is written - Mines - Reefs. mines mentioned are New Chum Hill, the New Chum and Victoria, The Victoria HIll Ironbark, The North Old Chum, Lansell's Big 180, Ballerstadt's Open-Cut, and the Victoria Quartz Mine.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - 1852 to 1950's, first teachers training college, taylor horsefields engineering works, anglican school, manchester arms, admiral arms, municipality of sandhurst, long gully fire brigade, chinese camp, little cornwell, long gully mine -
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Container - LARNA MALONE COLLECTION: CHINA POMADE POTS
Three small china pomade pots part of dressing table set, with lids and floral decoration on white china.domestic equipment, containers, toiletries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER SEPTEMBER 23, 1992 - BIRTHPLACE OF A NATION
A special from the Bendigo Advertiser on birthplace of a Nation' issued Wednesday, September 23, 1992. This special issue has 100 pages. On the cover a colour photograph of the monument erected by citizens of Australia to honour the memory of Sir John Quick LLD 1852-1932. Lawyer, Statesman, Judge. Qui Patitur Vincet. Cover story: Sir John Quick (pages 2/26) - The Arts (pages 30/31) - Tourist Time (page32) - Water of Life (pages 38/40) - Snaps in Time (pages 45/56) - The Chinese (pages 62/65) - Education (pages83/89) - The Aged (pages 94/100).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, centenary supplements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - PAIN COLLECTION: ANSONIA BOBBING DOLL CLOCK
Ansonia Clock Company, Bobbing Doll Clock, Jumper No1, silver plated case and stand with ornate decoration, drum clock with time only Ansonia movement, hand wound from back, white paper dial with black Roman numerals, black spade hands and a subsidiary seconds dial and Ansonia brand with Patented Dec 14th 1886 & printed across bottom Ansonia Clock Co Sole Manufacturers New York USA. Spring driven brass movement is driven by a bouncing bisque china figure of a Cherub on a swing suspended from a spring, inside the back cover is a paper label which reads " I started to wind this clock on the 17th October 1922 Doug Pain" the clock was used in the shop window of Pains watchmaker corner of Pall & Victoria Lane Bendigo, Bruce Pain (Donor) was apprenticed to his Father Doug.Ansonia Clock Co New York USAhorology, clocks, ansonia -
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Photograph - LYDIA COLLECTION COLLECTION; LIFE IN OTHER LANDS
A green tin with a pictures of trees on the lid. The words 'Autumn Glory' are also written on the lid - 1. Series 1 - 12 'Life in other Lands.' A set of six photographs in each envelope. From pictures painted by E .S. Hardy. The All-British Picture Company Ltd., The Sunday School Union, 57/59 Ludgate Hill. London, E.C.4. 2. One envelope containing beautiful coloured reproductions of the paintings by E. Stuart Hardy. Titled 'Early Saints of History.' A.B. Shaw & Co., Ltd. 3, Creed Lane, Ludgate Hill, London, E.C.4. 3. Four black and white postcard size photographs of the process of making Guinness in a plain envelope.place, tin, lydia chancellor collection, collection, tin, photograph, photo, photos, photographs, guinness manufacturing, history, early saints of history, saints, st. columba, st. patrick, caedmon, st. augustine, st. benedict, st. francis, life in other lands, china, japan, africa, eskimos, inuits, south seas, india, geography, person, people, e. s. hardy, art, artwork, painting, place, societies -
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Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: CONCERT FLYER, 1905
Document. Apricot concert flyer advertising Methodist Chinese Mission, ''Annual Tea and Concert'' Schoolroom, Forest Street, November 1905.Mr. A.J.Hamilton included in program.performing arts, elocution, concert -
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Domestic Object - CHINA CUP AND SAUCER SET
White china Tennis set, cup, saucer and plate combined. Decorated with a blue and yellow crested bird perched on stems of pink blossom with gilding around rim and edges.domestic equipment, table setting, cups