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News clipping: A Story Without Names, A Story Without Names, June 29, 1966
Murray Comrie Collection. A page from People newspaper, of June 26, 1966 with article titled 'A Story Without Names' by Tom O'Mara. Describes a story (myth?) supposedly well-known in Tarnagulla. The story is about a child which was disfigured by her father who was being held in a lockup. He was said to have reached between the prison bars and bitten her face in retaliation for being betrayed to police by the child's mother. The author notes that no-one can verify the story or provide names of the participants. (A similar tale has been told elsewhere in which these events happened in Castlemaine Gaol). tarnagulla, lock up, lockup, crime, myths, stories -
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News clipping: Tarnagulla Ball for Dunolly Hospital, Tarnagulla Ball for Dunolly Hospital, September 16, 1964
Murray Comrie Collection. A page from The Weekly Times newspaper, of Sept 16, 1964 with article titled 'Tarnagulla Ball for Dunolly Hospital'. Images of Tarnagulla & district residents including Henry and Arthur Dyer, Mr & Mrs James, Mr & Mrs Hurford, Alex Freckleton and Robert Ousley (both of the Tarnagulla Hall Committee), John Shay, and others. tarnagulla, dunolly, murphys creek, maldon, people, hospital, fundraisers, hall, public hall, hall committee -
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Copy of news clipping: The Riches of Poverty Reef, The Riches of Poverty Reef, July 15, 1964
Murray Comrie Collection. Photocopy of a page from People magazine, of July 15, 1964 with article titled 'The Riches of Poverty Reef'. Explains the history of the name of Poverty Reef Mine in Tarnagulla, and stories relating to the mine's operation. tarnagulla, poverty reef mine, names -
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News clipping: History Is Part of Lorna's Life - But Far From the Only Part, History Is Part of Lorna's Life - But Far From the Only Part, March 12, 1988
Murray Comrie Collection. Page from The Bendigo Advertiser, of March 12, 1988, with article titled 'History Is Part of Lorna's Life - But Far From the Only Part'. Discusses the museum established by Lorna Goltz in the former Masonic Lodge building in Tarnagulla. tarnagulla, lorna goltz, museums, history work -
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News clipping: An exciting era of Church history, An exciting era of Church history, June 24, 1972
Murray Comrie Collection. Page from The Bendigo Advertiser, of June 24, 1972, with article titled 'An exciting era of Church history'. Discusses the construction, opening and dedication of St. Saviour's Church in Tarnagulla and other Church of England churches in the region (Inglewood and Newbridge). tarnagulla, st saviours, church of england, churches, religion, st johns, newbridge, st augustines, inglewood -
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Telegram: Fahy to Dunolly, 21st January 1864
Murray Comrie Collection. A telegram sent from a Bill (?) Fahy in Tarnagulla to a recipient in Dunolly on 21st Jan 1864. Notifies recipient that 'contractors men arrived'. Author says 'i do not know the site. Contractors men leaving material on supposed site near Reservoir'.tarnagulla, post office, telegrams, chief secretary, fahy, construction, reservoir, recreation reserve, workers, work -
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Telegram: Mayor of Tarnagulla to the Minister of Mines, Melbourne, 22nd February 1865
Murray Comrie Collection. A telegram sent from James Ray, Mayor of Tarnagulla to the Minister for Mines, Melbourne on 22nd February 1865. Reads: "On behalf of the people of Tarnagulla I have to ask that the permission granted to two miners to draw off water from the Public Reservoir be suspended until a petition now in course of signatures by the miners can be forwarded. The public here have no other water supply within five miles."tarnagulla, post office, telegrams, minister mining, mining, water, reservoir, recreation reserve, resources -
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Telegram: R. Tyler to Mrs Tyler, 8th September 1872
Murray Comrie Collection. A telegram sent from R. Tyler in Tarnagulla to Mrs Tyler at Union Tavern St. Arnaud on 8th September 1872. Reads: "Arrived Safe half past seven. Hope alls well."tarnagulla, post office, telegrams, travel, family, st arnaud -
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Post Office Order: to Mary Williams, 29th July 1867
Murray Comrie Collection. A Post Office Order made out to Mary Williams, payable at Maryborough from a Thomas Crago (?)tarnagulla, maryborough, post office, money -
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Post Office Order: to Lyell Gowan, 26th July 1867
Murray Comrie Collection. A Post Office Order made out to Lyell Gowan, payable at Melbourne from a H. William or McWilliam (?)tarnagulla, post office, money -
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Post Office Order: to Edward Wilson, 30th July 1867
Murray Comrie Collection. A Post Office Order made out to Edward Wilson, payable at Collingwood from a William Schofieldtarnagulla, post office, money -
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Post Office Order: to David Jones, 30th July 1867
D.W. Evans was Leaseholder of The Kohinoor Gold Mining Co. on 22. 1.1870. Floats Tappit Hen Co with D Davies on 24. 7.1886 . Murray Comrie Collection. A Post Office Order made out to David Jones, payable at Glenmorganshire, NSW from a David Waid Evans.tarnagulla, post office, money, miners, mining, evans -
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Label from Pierce's Southern Cross Store Tarnagulla, Bot of J. Pierce Wholesale Grocer Wine and Spirit Merchant, c. 1860s
Murray Comrie Collection. A bottle label for goods from J.Pierce's Southern Cross Store in Tarnagulla. Unused. A handwritten note on reverse reads: 'Mrs Fred Harwood left a couple of chickens in fridge, Ross See you sometime this afternoon if possible. Left about quarter to twelve. Key to the till will be with Keys to the Garage on table'.tarnagulla, pierces southern cross store store, j. pierce, pierce, stores, commerce, food, wine, businesses, harwood -
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Advertisement: Tarnagulla Presbyterian Church Jubilee, 1913
Murray Comrie Collection. An advertisement from the Supplement to the Tarnagulla & Llanelly Courier for a special service and celebration for the Jubilee of the Presbyterian Church, Tarnagulla on Sunday May 4th, 1913.tarnagulla, churches, religion, presbyterian, community celebrations, jubilee, rev paton, girls mission band -
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Order of Service: Tarnagulla Presbyterian Church Jubilee, 1913
Murray Comrie Collection. Order of Service for a special service and celebration for the Jubilee of the Presbyterian Church, Tarnagulla on Sunday May 4th, 1913.tarnagulla, churches, religion, presbyterian, community celebrations, jubilee, rev paton, girls mission band -
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Playbill: The Evening Strollers, 1919
Murray Comrie Collection. A playbill for a performance titled 'The Evening Strollers' held at the Victoria Theatre, Tarnagulla on Saturday June 28, probably 1919. States that performance will raise money for 'Combined Public Peace Celebrations'. Performers include: Miss F. Norwood, Reg Smith, Daisy Jackson, Alf Radnell, Dorrie Bock, Rachael Clark, Dolly Comrie, Mr. C.G.Wright, Mr. S. Taylor, Mr. W. Jackson and Mr. H. Turnley.tarnagulla, victoria theatre, public hall, entertainment, music, performance, war, fundraising, world war one, veterans, peace celebrations -
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Playbill: The Evening Strollers, Gadsby's Girls & The Digger's Lawn Party, 1919
Murray Comrie Collection. A playbill for a performance titled 'The Evening Strollers' and subtitled 'Gadsby's Girls & The Digger's Lawn Party', held at the Victoria Theatre, Tarnagulla on Saturday October 4, probably 1919. States that performance will raise money for 'Soldiers Memorial Stone; Mechanics Library and Strollers Club'. Performers include: Miss F. Norwood, Mr. H. Turnley, Bertha Currier Porter, Reg Smith, Mr. S. Taylor, Mr. C. Wright, Mr. W. Jackson, Dolly Comrie, Daisy Jackson, Rachael Clark, Alf Radnell and Dorrie Bock.tarnagulla, victoria theatre, public hall, entertainment, music, performance, war, fundraising, world war one, veterans, soldiers memorial, mechanics institute, strollers club -
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News clipping: History, Hotels and Cricket, 27th January 1968
Murray Comrie Collection. A newspaper clipping, being a letter to the editor (The Age, 27/01/68) from the President of the Morwell Historical Society, L. T. Maddern with title: 'History, Hotels and Cricket'. Relates to Charles Napier Hotels in Inglewood and California Gully and a cricketer named Midwinter. -
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News clipping: Tarnagulla Caravan Park and Holiday Centre, Tarnagulla Caravan Park and Holiday Centre, 13th March 1981
Murray Comrie Collection. A newspaper clipping, from the Maryborough Advertiser 13th March 1981, with title: 'Tarnagulla Caravan Park and Holiday Centre'. Relates to a new caravan park to be built in Tarnagulla by Joe Clarke, who was born in Tarnagulla.tarnagulla, caravan park, clarke -
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News clipping: A Happy & Gorgeous _______ - Renewal of Old Friendships, A Happy & Gorgeous _______ - Renewal of Old Friendships, 1930s
Murray Comrie Collection. A newspaper clipping in two fragments (unknown publication & date) with title: 'A Happy & Gorgeous _______ - Renewal of Old Friendships'. Discusses a week of celebrations by Old Tarnagullians probably the Back To Tarnagulla of 1930s. Describes several events, special train arriving, singing in the Hall, shooting melons, war veterans march, costume competition, procession by Dunolly-Tarnagulla Brass Band to the Rec Reserve and Maryborough Band playing at the Rec Reserve, a Back to School event on the Monday at which C. Bock took photos.tarnagulla, back to tarnagulla, old tarnagullians, community celebrations, community events, reunions, school, recreation reserve, public hall -
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Handwritten statement: District boundaries, Boundaries, unknown
Murray Comrie Collection. A handwritten statement on lined paper relating to boundaries of the Special Licensing District of the Northern Circuit (court). Note on lower section states that the statement 'was pasted on cover of License Register Petty Sessions Sandy Creek 1860'.tarnagulla, court, petty sessions, licensing -
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Letter: Old Tarnagulla-ites, 1973-74
Murray Comrie Collection. A typed letter from W. Harwood and Leo Fitzgerald of the Old Tarnagulla-ites Association. Appears to be a standard letter sent to all members regarding an Annual Reunion to be held on February 9th 1974 at The Palms, Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne. Mentions an article about street lighting written by Murray Comrie and fundraising for restoration of the Methodist Church.tarnagulla, old tarnagulla-ites, old tarnagullians, reunions, methodist church, comrie, harwood, fitzgerald -
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Article: For Sale - One Smithy's Shop, For Sale - One Smithy's Shop, April 18, 1974
Murray Comrie Collection. One page of The Age with article titled 'For Sale - One Smithy's Shop' about Stan McNamee's Blacksmith shop in Tarnagulla being sold. tarnagulla, blacksmiths, stan mcnamee, buildings, commercial road -
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Booklet: The Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve and Reservoir, The Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve and Reservoir, 1990
Donald Clark Collection. Booklet: The Tarnagulla Recreation Reserve and Reservoir. News clipping stapled inside cover.tarnagulla, recreation reserve, reservoir -
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Stack of circulars & notices, Sandy Creek Post Office, 1860-1880
Donald Clark Collection. A stack of circulars, letters and notices pertaining to post office operations which was used at Sandy Creek Post Office, most dating to the 1860s and 1870s. Contents relate to rates and fees, rules for correspondence and other regulations. Bound together at top by a piece of twine.tarnagulla, sandy creek, post office, postal regulations, correspondence -
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Stack of receipts from Tarnagulla businesses (all dated 1898), 1898
Donald Clark Collection. A stack of receipts from Tarnagulla businesses (all dated 1898). Businesses include Burstall Wholesale Butcher, Thomson & Comrie Grocers and Wine & Spirit Merchant and H. Pearson Grocer and Wine & Spirit Merchant. Bound together at top right corner by a metal clip.tarnagulla, businesses, stores, commerce, food, drinks, grocers, butcher, burstall, thomson & comrie, pearson, receipts, dockets, commercial records -
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1872 Almanac (calendar) - J.F. Newman, Tarnagulla, 1872
Donald Clark Collection. A brown-toned poster, being an 1872 Almanac (calendar). Name and advertisement for J.F. Newman, Grocer, Draper & Ironmonger of Tarnagulla at centre.tarnagulla, businesses, stores, commerce, food, drinks, grocers, drapers, ironmongers, newman, almanac, calendar -
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Newspaper excerpt - article: Fatal Buggy Accident, Death of Mr. James Cheetham M.L.A, Fatal Buggy Accident, Death of Mr. James Cheetham M.L.A, July 5, 1890
Donald Clark Collection. Excerpt from the Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier newspaper of Saturday July 5, 1890 with article 'Fatal Buggy Accident, Death of Mr. James Cheetham M.L.A.'. Original, not copy.tarnagulla and llanelly courier, james cheetham, death, transport, accidents, politicians, people -
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Breach notice from Postmaster General to Postmaster, Sandy Creek (1860), 23rd February, 1860
Donald Clark Collection. Breach notice sent from Postmaster General to the Postmaster of Sandy Creek (Tarnagulla) regarding information to be included in monthly statements. Original, not copy.tarnagulla, sandy creek, postmaster, post office, postal regulations -
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Breach notice from Postmaster's Secretary to Postmaster, Sandy Creek (1860), 19th April, 1860
Donald Clark Collection. Breach notice sent from Postmaster's Secretary to the Postmaster of Sandy Creek (Tarnagulla) regarding taking of money and provision of adequate postage stamps. Original, not copy.tarnagulla, sandy creek, postmaster, post office, postal regulations