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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Certificate - Document, Certificate of Burial 1890, c1880
James Jones was the son of Philip Jones, a Chairmaker, and Ann Jones who settled in East Brighton after the sale of land c1852 in the area of the Henry Dendy Special Survey of 1841. Mary Ann Moore was the daughter of Thomas Moore, a Gardener, and Sarah Harris who also settled in Brighton c1852. James and Mary Ann Jones settled and raised their family in East Brighton now Bentleigh. Mr John Herron resided at 4 Vickery St Bentleigh until 1989. Sadly Martha Jones born 1888 died in 1890 and James Jones had to purchase this plot at Brighton General Cemetery for her burial. A further 2 children were interred in 1893 and 1900 then Mary Ann in 1903 and James in 1940 James Jones and Mary Ann Moore were born in Brighton c1857 and c 1859 into pioneer market gardener families in the area of the Dendy Special Survey of 1841. They married in 1883 and raised their family in East Brighton, now Bentleigh. Sadly infectious diseases took the lives of many infants throughout the Colony of Victoria due to the poor state of water supply and sewerage disposal and locally the swamps of the Elster Creek were a constant breeding ground.An original paper Certificate of Right of Burial in The Brighton General Cemetery signed and dated by the Trustees of the Cemetery upon the application of James Jones of East Brighton, Victoria, 22nd April 1890. A plot , Register No. 2844, of 4 feet in width and 8 feet in depth in the Wesleyan Section, No. 199, compartment G in the Brighton General Cemetery. would be supplied upon payment of Two Pounds two shillings and receipt of same is acknowledged. Certificate of Right of Burial / IN THE / BRIGHTON GENERAL CEMETERY. Application of Mr James Jones of East Brighton for a plot to be supplied upon payment of Two Pounds and 2 Shillings and receipt of same acknowledged. Signed by the Trustees of the Cemetery, (4 signatures) in presence of S. Simmonds, dated twenty- second April 1890 Reverse side Dated 22nd April 1890 / Certificate of Right of Burial / IN THE / BRIGHTON GENERAL CEMETERY/ Mr James Jones ( hand written) / DENOMINATION Wesleyan / Compartment G / No. 199 Hand written on right side 3454 (signed) S Simmonds / 4797 (signed) S Simmonds / 36897 20/ 11 / 40 melbourne, brighton, moorabbin, water supply, pioneers, bentleigh, dendy henry, market gardeners, early settlers, jones mary ann, wesleyan church, jones james, vaccination, typhoid, dendys special survey 1841, infectious diseases, elster creek, jones martha, brighton general cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE SEA GOLD MINING AMALGAMATED COMPANY N. L. - NOTES ON THE SEA GOLD MINING
Carbon copy of notes on The Sea Gold Mining Amalgamated Company N. L. on the Garden Gully Line of Reef. Notes include size of lease, office, locality of shaft, sill and depth of shaft, plant, first & last crushing, Prominence, call and dividends, gold yield, best gold and underground connections. Signed by A Richards. Written at the top of page: Original to Mr R Leach, Manager, Allan's Music W'house.document, gold, the sea gold mining amal coy n l, the sea gold mining amalgamated company n. l., notes on the sea gold mining amalgamated company n. l., mccoll & rankin, mines dept plan 1937, annals of bendigo mining sections, g brown bendigo goldfield 1936, wood & mcnair s'brokers 1912, v pabst bendigo goldfields central area 1917, mines dept records, a richardson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - OLD CHUM MINE - NOTES ON THE OLD CHUM MINE
Two copies of notes (one in black pen and one in blue pen) on the Old Chum Mine. Notes include name of company, depth, years, Dividends,ozs of gold, Authority and remarks. Names include: Early Workings, William Gunther, Pioneer Coy, Phoenix Co (South), Formerly Pioneer Co North, Old Chum Co, Old Chum Tribute, Endeavour Co Tribute and Burrowes & Sterry Tribute.document, gold, old chum mine, old chum mine, notes on the old chum mine, early workings, william gunther, pioneer coy, phoenix co (south) formerly pioneer co north, old chum co, old chum trib, endeavour co trib, burrowes & sterry trib, dickers, bendigo goldfield history and production page 108 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: NEW CHUM REEF MINE STATS
Copy of a page titled New Chum Reef (Continued). Listed is the name of Mine, Depth, Production, Dates, Plant, Machinery, Comments and Position. Mines listed are:- Little Chum, Young Chum, Craven, Garibaldi, Ellesmere, South Old Chum, New Chum Consolidated, North Ellesmere, New Chum United, Abraham Lincoln Battery, Lansell's 222, Fortuna Battery, Lansell's Fortuna, Lazarus, Lazarus, West End and Pioneer,bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - new chum reef mine stats, little chum, young chum, craven, garibaldi, ellesmere, south old chum, new chum consolidated, north ellesmere, new chum united, mt alvernia hospital, abraham lincoln battery, lansell's 222, fortuna battery, fortuna, private tunnel, lansell's fortuna, lunt, lazarus, chum hill, lazarus, west end, army survey unit, pioneer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: SHAFTS ALIENATED AND SITES RESERVED BY THE MINES DEPARTMENT
Handwritten one page table of information. On top of page ' Ref. derelict land in the City of Bendigo copied 17.4.62. Shafts alienated and sites reserved by the Mines Dept' List of mines, dates, depth of shaft, receiving body. For example: Londonderry, 1957, 2900 feet, Kindergarten. Reference: 'Derelict Land in the City of Bendigo' P.J. Rimmer and R.J. Johnston. Published jointly by the Dept of Geography, University of Sydney and The Geographical Society of NSW.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, derelict land reused -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - UNDERGROUND SECTION OF 3 MINES
Underground section of three mines - Shaft No 94, New Chum United Co, Cross Section No 89 - Shaft No 93, Lansell's 222 (DENIS), Cross Section No 87 - Shaft No 92A (New Shaft), Lansell's 222, Cross Section No 86. Map shows depth of cross sections below the sill and stone encountered. Poppet legs are drawn at the top of the shafts. Lansell's 222 Shaft No 92A has measurements pencilled in.mining, parish map, new chum united, lansell's 222 (denis), lansell's 222 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - HUSTLER'S REEF & HUSTLER'S REEF NO 1 MINES - PLAN OF THE HUSTLER'S REEF & HUSTLER'S REEF NO 1 MINES
Plan of the Hustler's Reef & Hustler's Reef No 1 Mines on the Hustler's Line of Reefs, Bendigo Bulletin No 33, Plate No XVI. Plan shows the two shafts and the levels in relation to it. No 9 Level 896 feet 9 inches connecting No 10 Level at 867 feet 2 inches. Plan shows depth of levels and geographical features. Signed by H A Whitelaw, Underground Survey Office, Bendigo. Geographical Survey of Victoria emblem.mining, parish map, hustler's reef & hustler's reef no 1 mines, hustler's line of reefs, plan of the hustler's reef & hustler's reef no 1 mines, h a whitelaw, underground survey office bendigo, geographical survey of victoria, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CARLISLE MINE - GOLD PRODUCTION
2 hand written sheets of paper, titled Anticline Garden Gully - Reef or Mine Carlisle. Has the name of companies, depth of shaft, years, calls, Divs, Tons, Ounces, Authority & Remarks. Dates from 1860 to 1918. Reference: Production Statistics Bendigo Mines N. L. Bendigo Goldfields, History & Production. General Index. Companies & Reefs. Pages 196 & 197. Mines Dept. Bendigo Office.mine, gold, carlisle, carlisle mine, gold production, mines dept. bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LANSELL'S BIG 180 MINE - CONDENSED HISTORICAL RECORD OF LANSELL'S BIG 180 MINE
Two handwritten and three typed copies of a Condensed Historical Record of Lansell's Big 180 Mine on the New Chum Line of Reef. Notes include location, shaft, first worked, size of lease, plant, engine house, boiler rooms, mullock heap, early history, Prominent, best gold, underground connections, pressurised hot water, diamond drill bores and a table with depths and the increase in temperature with the depth (in Fahr).document, gold, lansell's big 180 mine, lansell's big 180 mine, condensed historical record of lansell's big 180 mine, wittscheibe, ballerstadt, ernst mueller, theodore ballerstadt, george lansell, north old chum, victoria quartz, mines dept special edition 'australian mining standard' 1/6/1899, mines dept booklet 'bendigo goldfield' 1936, quarterly reports, lansell's 180 mine 'transverse sections, annals of bendigo mining sections, a richardson's observations from old photographs and measurements of mining plans, measurements taked from caleb thomas' report mines dept 1875, 'report on observation of underground temperature at bendigo' james stirling government geologist 1899, a richardson -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Rabbit Bait Layer
Tri wheeled Construction with single furrow plough blade,adjustable from the operators seat set between the rear wheels. The operator controlled the depth of the plough blade from this position. The front wheel used for levelling of the assembly. It also provided the operator control direction of the Bait Layer. There was a mechanical mechanism driven by the reR left wheel of the assembly. This mechanism forced bait into the furrows left by the plough. The rate of feed controlled by the operator No 1733 Pearsons patent Cohoe &Walster Makers. Junee -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Minutes, Minutes of meeting of Steering Committee (Future of Residences)
Minutes of the meeting held on 20 June 1974 to discuss the in-depth study authorised by the Board of Management. Items considered included the development of plans, forward planning, and funding of the project to look at options for Blamey House, Stanhope and Harelands. See also Cat Nos. 01689 and 01690. Further investigations were called for. Gives an insight into Legacy thinking about the way in which the residences should be used.White foolscap photocopy, with black type. Two holes punched for filing. Double sided.Page 2: 'L/tee H.C.G. Rodgers' hand written in blue biro.residences, review, blamey house, harelands, stanhope -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 24th April 1930 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and R. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Vinton Street, California Gully being such parts as lie above the depth of fifty feet below the surface and being Crown allotment 589 section M borough of Eaglehawk described in Crown grant volume 3293 folio 658581, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 85 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 24th April 1930 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and R. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Vinton Street, California Gully being such parts as lie above the depth of fifty feet below the surface and being Crown allotment 589 section M borough of Eaglehawk described in Crown grant volume 3293 folio 658581, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 85 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 20th May, 1943 between A.E. Cowling (seller) and H. Rice (buyer) for land situate Wood Street, Long Gully having a frontage of 150 links to Wood Street by a depth of 200 links and being the land described in right to occupy residence area title No. 4719 due 23/08/1943, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 225 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SOUTH NEW MOON MINE - PRODUCTION FROM THE SOUTH NEW MOON MINE
Handwritten notes on the South New Moon Mine. Notes include depth of shaft, years, Calls, Dividends, Ounces of Gold, Authority and Remarks. Names mentioned:- Beavis (Beavis & Co), Paul & Co (Pahl), Bassett's Claim, J. P. Graham, South New Moon Co, South New Moon Trib West Line, Hart's Moon Reef Trib, Ashman's Trib East Line, South New Moon and Protectin Co.document, gold, south new moon mine, south new moon mine, beavis (beavis & co), paul & co (pahl), bassett's claim, j p graham, south new moon co, south new moon trib west line, hart's moon reef trib, ashman's trib east line, south new moon, protection co, garden gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 18th November, 1947 between Mrs. A. A. Goodisson (vendor) and Mr. A. E. Stirton (purchaser). Property: land situate Lucan Street, Bendigo having a frontage of 33 feet by a depth of 165 feet, being part of allotment 35 section E, Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo, land described in conveyance No. 487 book 561, together with building and fence thereon. Price: 155 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: SILK EMBROIDERY ON SILK, Mid 1800's
Artwork. A square of silk fabric, finished on the four sides with a .8 cm fringe of the fabric. A border of blue stitchery 2 cm from inside the fringe surrounds a floral design of three variegated pink flowers, one variegated blue flower, and soft green leaves. In one corner is a butterfly with soft pink wings, dark body, and long antennae. Burgandy satin stitch buds, and centres in two of the flowers add depth.artwork, doyley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: INDENTURE GOLD MINING LEASE 9201 BALLAARAT
6 page document plus map: indenture, gold mining lease dated 9th August 1960, between the Crown and North Deborah Mining Company, carrying on operations in the Parish of Moorarbool West . Key on map indicates depth to which land may be excised. On map: Mining District of Ballarat, County of Grant, Parish of Moorarbool West. Total area: 285 acres 1 rood, 20 perches. Vol 334, Fol 202.bendigo, mining, deborah gold mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - View of Hustler's mine
Named after Thomas Hustler who purchased the lease in 1854. It was an opencut mine at this stage and Hustler patented a quartz crushing machine. HE later sold the mine to the Hustlers Reef Mining and drainage Co. and by 1865 the Great Extended Hustler's was operating 31 levels at a depth of 1053meters. The mine ceased operation in 1921.A4 copy of an original photograph, sepia toned print. View of hustler's Mine facing Barnard Street, Bendigohustler's, barnard street, james brierley -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, The Complete Home, 1879
Mrs. Julia (McNair) Wright was an American author and writer of temperance tales. She was born in Oswego, New York on May 1, 1840 and died on Sept. 2, 1903. "The Complete Home" sold over one-hundred-thousand copies. It is an encyclopædia of domestic life and affairs. It takes an in-depth look at the household of the 1870's.This book is a contemporary in-depth look at the household of the 1870's. It reflects the role of women in the Late 19th and early 20th century society.A thick hard back588 pp book with an ornately designed dark brown leather cover. It is a decorative gilt embossed cloth binding. All edges are gilt. There are illustrations of various domestic scenes in gold. Below the title, " The Complete Home" is a sketch of the birth place of Howard Payne. Below this is a sketch of the hearthstone of the author of Home Sweet Home.At the foot of the cover is a banner with "God Bless Our Home" and copyright details. it contains chromolith plates, some in black & white, some in color.inside cover - " Presented by Uncle & Aunt Horne to Catherine Isabella Horne - 10 May 1893 as a token of our affection"julia-mcnair-wright the-complete-home domestic-science-late 19th-century -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Wonder Co, Greetings from Marysville, Vic, 1960's
A vintage Lenticular (3D) postcard by Wonder Co. The postcard was printed using a Lenticular process which produces images with an illusion of depth, or the ability to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles. The postcard was made by the Wonder Co., Tokyo, Japan. and distributed by Asahi Trading Co. in New York as a souvenir Marysville in Victoria.A vintage Lenticular (3D) postcard by Wonder Co. The postcard was printed using a Lenticular process which produces images with an illusion of depth, or the ability to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles. The postcard was made by the Wonder Co., Tokyo, Japan. and distributed by Asahi Trading Co. in New York as a souvenir Marysville in Victoria.GREETINGS FROM/ Marysville, Vic. CSP - 2 C WONDER CO. TOKYO/ PAT591219 MADE IN JAPANmarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, wonder co -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Olinda State School In Snow, 1951
The photograph held by the Historical Society is a copy of the original. A former pupil of Olinda State School contacted the Society with the following information: The photograph was taken in 1951. The teacher is Keith Curley who was Head Teacher from 1951 - 59. The depth of the snow that year was 9 inches out in the open and the photo was taken either by The Age or the Sun. Snow at Olinda Primary School 1951. Children playing in school ground.olinda, snow, olinda school, school, school children, keith curley -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Album - Collection of memorabilia from Alec Sandner's time as President of Strathfieldsaye Shire, Alec and Helen Sandner, 1986
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. This album provides at in depth understanding of the many responsibilities of a Shire President and partners. The newspaper articles, mostly collected from the Bendigo Advertiser, provides commentary on the key issues of the times. Fifty page photo album containing invitations, photographs, newspaper cuttings and event memorabilia dating from 7th August, 1985 to 20th February, 1986 documenting events attended by Alec and Mollie Sandner during Alec's time as Strathfieldsaye Shire President. Contents are arranged chronologically and the album begins with Alec's election as Shire President and includes letters of congratulations and provides an extensive overview of the breadth of events and activities a role such as Shire President and Lady are involved in. Highlight of the first six months include attending a State Reception for the Prince and Princess of Wales (28th October, 1985). Front cover: Shire of Strathfieldsaye emblem. Throughout: Many letters are annotated as either accepted or declined. sandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, city of greater bendigo administration item, president of strathfieldsaye shire, shire of strathfieldsaye -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Album - Collection of memorabilia from Alec Sandner's time as President of Strathfieldsaye Shire, Alec and Helen Sandner, 1986
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. This album provides at in depth understanding of the many responsibilities of a Shire President and partners. The newspaper articles, mostly collected from the Bendigo Advertiser, provides commentary on the key issues of the times. Fifty page photo album containing invitations, photographs, newspaper cuttings and event memorabilia dating from 6th March - 6th August 1986, documenting events attended by Alec and Helen Sandner during Alec's time as Strathfieldsaye Shire President. Contents are arranged chronologically and provides an extensive overview of the breadth of events and activities a role such as Shire President and Lady are involved in. Highlights include Invitation to Government House Melbourne to meet Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh ( 6th March, 1986) and initial plans to amalgamate Shire's across Victoria including Strathfieldsaye Shire with the City of Bendigo.sandner collection, helen sandner, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, strathfieldsaye shire council, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo community groups -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Partial copy of Certificate of Title Vol 7635 Fol 096 Lot 29, 44 Sunbeam Avenue Ringwood East, Victoria
Black and white photocopied page with added notations in blue pen.Ellen Elizabeth Stanton, Married Woman of 35 Bell Street Richmond is now the Proprietor of an estate in Fee-simple, subject to the Encumbrances notified herunder in the surface down to the depth of fifty feet below the surface of the pie of land delineated and colored red purple and blue on the map in the margin, being Lot 29 Parish of Ringwood. Plan of Subdivision No. 12150. (undated). -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - B&W Photo of the MILLEETA, Photo of the 2 masted schooner MILLEETA under sail, unknown
the schooner MILLEETA under sailMarconi rigged schooner MILLEETA under sailBlack & white photo of the MILLEETA under sail.Reverse " MILLEETA / schooner, auxiliary, 141 tons gross, 74 tons nett, built Lurang Hammel Warden 1909, Owners MarshallImport & Export Co. Marshall Islands signal letters KNGF 93 ft length BP x 22.1 ft x 9 ft 9 in depth wide Engines GM 6-287A, 500 hp "historical references -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 3rd December, 1953 between Mr. W.B. Nicholls (seller) and Mr. A.R. Reddie (buyer) for that piece of land that lies above the depth of 50 feet below the surface of lot 12 on plan of subdivision lodged at the office of titles in red ink No. 5394259 dated 19/1/1953 and being part of allotment 12 section 10 township Kangaroo Flat, together with all improvements thereon. Price 2,850 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 19th October, 1942 between D.R. Hay (seller) and H.A. Stirton (buyer) for land situate corner Creek and Hamann Streets, Bendigo, having a frontage of 85 links to Hamann Street by a depth of 134 links to Creek Street and adjoining allotments 6 and 4, and described in right to occupy residence area title No. 5429, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 270 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 23rd July, 1940 between R. Rigby (seller) and Miss B.E.M. Tancock (buyer) for land situate corner Violet and Queen Streets, Bendigo, having a frontage to Queen Street of approx. 71 links by a depth of approx. 137 links to Violet Street, being land described in right to occupy residence area no. 4868, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 155 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DRAINAGE PROBLEMS - DRAINAGE PROBLEMS VICTORIA QUARTZ
Handwritten copy of Bendigo Advertiser report 22/6/1910. 'Victoria Quartz. At time of inrush of water on Tuesday night, the shaft had reached a depth of 4,614 feet. Water has since risen in the shaft to above the 4,154 ft. plat and the large workings at 4,254 feet and 4,154 feet have also been filled. As there are no reef workings from 4154 feet to 3,424 feet, the waters will no doubt rise rapidly until that level is reached'.document, gold, drainage problems, new chum drainage association - drainage problems victoria quartz, bendigo advertiser 22/6/1910 page 7, victoria quartz