Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.'Black and white original photographs (3) mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, return verandah with crossed wooden balustrade.4 chimneys. Garden with small palm tree. On back : Mr. Taylor.. 'Tirrannie', Golden Square, £ 2100 , inc. billiard table, linos, overmantle, 4 1/2 acres. 'April 1929' written faintly on back of one image. On front a sticker attached ' April 1929 ' Tiirannie' Golden Square, £2500 - 4 1/2 acres' ( possibly a later attachment for display purposes ) Used by Estate Agent T.C. Watts & Son to show potential purchases in 1929. Previous Reg. No. 'MP 5'. See also Reg. No. 2000.006.01Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential

Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.'Black and white original photographs (2) mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard and roughcast, tiled roof, porch, wooden fence, 1 chimney, small paned windows with lead lights, 'Beware of the dog' sign. House name 'Loloma' Car in back in driveway on left. On rear of photo : 454 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. A. Lienhop, £2500. 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffries Bendigo Vic.place, building, residential

Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white original photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard, corrugated iron roof, gableroof LH side, bullnose verandah, wooden fence, one chimney. On back of photo ' Ferguson, 21 Russell Street, Bendigo.£ 500. ' £525 for house, and £600 for whole of land through to Houston St. 24.7.34' Stamped with T.C. Watts & Son. Sticker attached to bottom of photo board ' April 1929, 21 Russell Street, Bendigo. £750'Frank A. Jeffree, Photo, Bendigo Victoria.place, building, residential, t c watts, real estate

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

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

A Bendigo Advertiser article titled, 'Driver Education - A Challenge to Bendigo'. This article refers to Bendigo Teachers' College lecturer and racing car driver Mr. Brian Reed's introduction of a driver education course elective as an alternative to sport at the college. This article includes a photograph of Mr. Brian Reed in his car. Bendigo Advertiser, Friday, February 2, 1973.bendigo, education, driver education, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, driver education, driving, bendigo teachers' college, mr. brian reed, bendigo advertiser, tertiary education, teacher training, students

Colour photograph. Unveiling plaque to open Hargreaves Mall 13 May 1982. Portion of Mayor of Bendigo Cr. C D Stoltz visible at L. Inscriptions: in image, on plaque - 'Hargreaves Mall City of Bendigo by His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo Cr C D Stoltz JP', in ballpoint pen on back 'AAZ-3'.place, hargreaves mall, see also 2001.063.01, 2001.065.01, 2001.066.01, 2001.067.01, 2001.069.01

Coloured photograph. Mayor of City of Bendigo Cr. Chris D Stoltz unveiling plaque to open Hargreaves Mall 13 May 1982. Adults and children in background. Inscriptions: in image, on plaque 'Hargreaves Mall City of Bendigo …by His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo Cr. Chris D Stoltz, JP'. On back - in ballpoint pen 'AAZ-4'.Shirley Stone (bought from her by Felicity Kingerlee)person, individual, mayor of bendigo, see also 2001.064.01, 2001.065.01, 2001.066.01, 2001.067.01, 2001.066.01

Black and white photograph of Foundation Stone. Inscriptions: on back - 'V or W 31C thu'. In image 'Bendigo Total Abstinence Socitey, founded 1857, Free library founded 1864. This stone was laid by His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo, DB Lazarus Esq MLA, December 18th, 1895. James Blair, Architect'.topic, objects, foundation stone

Black and white photograph/postcard of His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent. Inscriptions: Printed in white on front bottom left corner number 5059 and title 'His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent'. Reverse: Postcard, for communication, address, this is a real photograph. Square top right corner (39-1) inside.person, individual, duke of kent

Black and white photograph attached to paper. Sandhurst Football Club. Sandhurst 'Runners Up' 1922 football team. Players in white shorts and dark jumpers. Coaches etc. in white tops. Club officials in suits, collars and ties. Inscriptions: Football inscribed - Sandhurst Runners Up 1922. Selection of names from top to bottom: '2nd row from RHS Leonard Ward. 3rd row, 4th from RHS Mr Cocking, owner of a big drapery store in the Mall. 3rd row, 1st on the row, Roy Bockhold, his son is a solicitor in Geelong. 2nd row, Leonard Ward's father was Charlie Ward who had a hairdressing shop in Bull Street. Pixie Odges is in 1st row, 3rd from RHS. Probably a nickname but this is the name remembered by mother in law of writer'. 'Leonard Ward' in indelible lead.person, group, sports team

Black and white photograph with large red stain (faded). Photograph of men and small boys at laying of a foundation stone (elevations of building barely visible in framed print at back centre of building). Mounted on grey board. Inscriptions 'GP10' top LH corner. 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' Circular stamp on rear of photo. Inscription on stone in image 'This stone was laid on 9th day of January 1903 by His Worship the Mayor JH Curnow Esq'. History: Previous Acc. No. GP10. Helen Mainka 20.7.2001 from Annals of Bendigo 1903 'Laying of Foundation Stone at the Market Buildings:. See photo p 13 Bendigo Fire Brigade 100 years by George A Ellis at building in background. Building in R background is very similar to the building in Market Square occupied by the Sandhurst City Brigade.person, group

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

Black and white photograph showing rear view of miner in underground drive illuminated ahead of him by his lamp. Air supply? Lines fixed to upper right of drive. Reflections or light from lamps in background. Inscriptions: on back - in grey lead 'Miner walking along drive at Central Deborah - 1951' On back - TL '42'. TL front '42'.mine, gold, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, mines and mining, individual, person, place, gold mine, mine opening, mining

sepia photo: homestead, shingle roofed with couple standing in front. Garden and trellacing in foregound. On front MP 103/41 Mr. Jonathan Harris, Senr. And Mary his wife, his residence, Benalla, Victoria, Year 1876.buildings, residential, homestead

black and white photo: brick residence, corrugated iron roof cladding, two chimneys, brick construction with brick gable ends, stucco ? Entrance decoration along verandah spout line. Batchelder standing by his handcart, similar features to male leaning on front fence and male standing by front entrance. Front fence has brick base, cast iron rails and posts with woven wire covering. Bow windows. Decorative wooden gate. In grey lead on back '9' In image on cart 'Batchelder, Photographer/Pall Mall'Batchelderbuildings, residential, brick house

Black and white photo: copy of an original by Batchelder held by State Library of Victoria. Depicting the retort house of the Bendigo Gas Company's works at Irish Town looking south east towards White Hills. The building was commissioned in 1860. The octagonal chimney behind the retort house was the tallest on Bendigo when constructed. Gas holder on the right of the building. Photographer Batchelder with structed gas holder on the right of the building. Photographer Batchelder with his handcart standing in front of the picket fence. No. 43 on observe side, signed by Photographer Batchelder, bottom right hand corner.atchelder, photographer, Pall Mall ( Sandhurst ) , Bendigobuildings, gas company

Copy of black and white photo: Bridge Street streetscape near site of the present Chinese Museum. Showing Bendigo Hotel at left,. 'Crossingham & Goodman, Saddlers ' ' J. Holdsworth', 'Glass and Chines Warehouse'. 'Batchelder, Photographer, Pall Mall' handcart in foreground. 3 storey weatherboard building with 3 males at door, 2 males and photographers cart in front of fence. Row of single storey buildings with verandahs, some with business signs. 2 storey building at back. Deep gutters with foot bridges over. On back in grey lead '12' Note: Batchelder and his assistant are standing at the hardcart' ( James Lerk 22.9.2000 }Batchelder, Pall Mallplace, streetscape, bridge street

sepia studio study with some hand tinting shows upper body of young female adult. Plaid skirt, leather gloves, purse ? Floral spray, tinted. Pale buttoned blouse, hip length fur. Collared long sleeved jacket, floral decorated stgraw hat atop curled hair. Image is mounted on stiff card with commercial details theron. In gold lettering on lower front, coat of arms, ' Charlemont, Sydney, by appointment to his excellency, Lord Carrington.Charlemont & Co., Grosvenor Studioes, Royal Arcade, Sydneyperson, individual, female portrait

black and white hand coloured photo, mature female in floral frock, against garden greenery, tap and hose to right of photo. Cement path. 'From Viola Togno, Mandurang' in ink. Xmas 1936. 'To johnnie from his mum ( faint black lead pencil ) Written in ink on back : To Mr and Mrs Dowsey, with fond love from (smudged) Auntie May, 19.11.06unknownperson, individual, female - violet togno, dowsey, with fond love from ….. (smudged ) auntie may

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Six typed pages, stapled, undated. Mentions that his successor as Mayor will be Cr Turner. R. F. (Dick) Turner was Mayor 1965-66. Individuals mentioned in this speech : Mr R. R. Anderson (City Engineer), Mr H. A. Moors (Bendigo Sewerage Authority), Mr A. J. Watts (Town Clerk) and wife, Miss B. Liddell (staff), Douglas Anderson (Victorian Promotion Committee), Mr Sidney Morrell (New York), Mr Brian Harrison (MP of London), Sir Norman Martin (Victorian Inland Meat Authority), Mr Evans (Department of Immigration), Lindsay Thompson (MLC and Minister of Housing). Mr Sid Mellis and Mr J. Jeffrey, both retired Hargreaves St businessmen, have been associated with the Mayor's Blanket Appeal.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian promotion committee. victorian inland meat authority. mayor's blanket appeal.

Letter dated 13.1.1934 from W. E. Elliott General Secretary to J. H. Badham informing him of his Examination success. Pen and ink sketch of the Institute.W E Elliott General Secretarydocument, memo, railway, w e elliott general secretary

Two letters from General Secretary (C. Collins) to Mr. J. Badham regarding his actions which were discussed at the executive meeting. His actions appear to have contravened the Commissioner's directions. One dated 7th July 1937, other dated 22nd July 1937.C. Collins, Secretaryperson, individual, j. badham, australian federated union of locomotive enginemen, railways, badham, c. collins

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Two copies of a 111 page soft cover book by Edgar Beale of an analysis of Edmund B Kennedy's exploration in 1848 of Cape York Peninsular with transcripts of parts of his journal. Published by Wollongong University College in 1970. Catalogue stickers ''2252.1 BEA'' and ''2252.2 BEA'' on spines. Handwritten notations in ink on the flyleaf of each copy as follows - Copy 93a ''Alec H Chisholm Esq. In gratitude for many favours. This is an entirely unreadable companion to my Life of Kennedy which should appear any time now. Kindest regards, Edgar Beale.'' Copy 93b ''For Alec Chisholm, with gratitude and a friendly warning - don't even try to read this ! From the author, Edgar Beale''Edgar Bealebooks, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, edmund b kennedy, exploration, edgar beale

Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 40 page booklet of a series of tributes to Miles Franklin by some of her friends. Forward by J. K. Moir. Limited to 550 copies. Published by the Bread and Cheese Club, Melbourne in 1955. Printed by J. Roy Stevens, Melbourne. List of contributors on page 5. Contributor J. K. Moir has personally signed his name on page 8. B & W photo of Miles Franklin on first page. Catalogue sticker ''2153 VAR'' on front cover.Variousbooks, collections, tribute, alec h chisholm collection, miles franklin, j.k.moir

Consists of an envelope with inscription (see below) and folded paper inside envelope with six dark-red rose petals. Inscription (on various parts of front of envelope) as follows: 9th January 1860 Rose leaves from Melbourne sent by my Dear (& well??) Beloved Husband ? Buick. To his wife Eliza. Written on paper surrounding petals: 'Rose leafs' (sic).person, family, buick family collection

Hand tinted photo: taken from top of valley, looking down towards lake in background of photo. Man sitting on edge of rock ledge with his back to camera.F.T. Kennedyplace, landscape view, valley