Early photocopy of a letter to G.O.C., A.I.F. from James B. Close, of London, dated 6 October 1919. He mentions that he hopes Captain Abbott will be able to get his discharge in England as he needs his assistance with the development of the Pottery Machine. They are doing their utmost to get the machines in operation before countries where cheap labour is employed. Printed letterhead.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, close brothers & co, captain abbott, pottery machine, british empire, james b close

Typed letter from richard Hartley Smith Abbot, dated 21 February, 1939 seeking an extension of his re-entry permit to the United States.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scott's hotel melbourne, richard hartley smith abbott, c s bird, scalebuoy, mariposa, abbott supply company

Account for T. Canning for rates paid on his behalf 1/1-/-. 11.10.1902business, legal, t. canning, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, t. canning

Document, Copy, Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver for Robert Strugnell. Dated 27.9.1888 The left corner shows the crest of Victoria with a rampant Lion and Unicorn. The back of the certificate shows Robert's date of birth as 1.11.1859 at Eaglehawk Victoria together with his signatureBoard of Examiners for Engine Driversdocument, certificate, mines

Document, Copy, Certificate of Service as Engine Driver to Robert Strugnell dated 26.11.1884 The left corner shows the crest of Victoria with a rampant Lion and Unicorn. The back of the certificate shows Robert's date of birth as 4.11.1859 at Eaglehawk Victoria together with his signatureBoard of Examiners for Engine Driversdocument, certificate, mines

Letter written on a piece of white paper and dated 19 Dec 1872. Letter is from Oliver Penfold mentioning tha the has been requested to receive Phal's nmae on his list and he has accepted it.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, phal, oliver penfold

Letter written on white paper and dated December 1872. Letter mentions that Detlef is still under treatment for injury to his eyes. Unreadable signature.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, detlef

Letter written on blue paper and dated April 15th/72 from G. Pooler saying he has removed his residence opposite side o the road next to Mrs. ?orduroy Store.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, king of the forest lodge, mrs ?orduroy store, g? pooler

Letter written on white paper and dated March 11th/72. Joseph French had written to Mr. W. B. Evans asking him to come to his place tomorrow as he wished to see him (Court business) as he is unable to come down.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, w b evans, joseph french

Letter written on white paper and dated 12th/72. C. A. Woess has written that he sent a 10/- Post Office order towards his contribution and he hopes that when Mr. Evans comes to Melbourne that he will not forget to come and see him.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, c a woess, mr evans

Letter written on white paper and dated Mar,/4. 1872. Letter from Nicholas Langdon mentioning that he was about to leave the Colony and doesn't know where he is going, but when he gets to his destination he will write again and forward his Contribution.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, nicholas langdon

Letter written on white paper and dated march 28th /72. Letter to Mr. Evans from C. A. Wolfs asking him to accept one pound in post office order towards his contribution.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr evans, c a wolfs

Letter written on blue paper with A.O.F. B.U.D. Emblem and dated April 6th 1872. A brother of Court Victoria, Owen Owens, is desirous of having his name placed on the Surgeons List of Court King of the Forest. Light impression of Court Victoria stamp on top of letter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court victoria, owen owens, j g rowe, w b evans, court king of the forest

Letter written on blue watermarked paper and dated July 5 1872. Letter from J Wall apologising for returns. He had written Felton and now hands Court King of the Forest the necessary certificate which he was under the impression he had done as his letter states he had been passed. Signed J Wall. Letter has Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society heading and emblem. Also Court Royal Oak A.O.F.3197 White Hills impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court royal oak, felton, j wall, w b evan

Letter written on blue, watermarked paper with Ancient Order of Foresters heading and emblem. Dated June 20th 1872. John Felton, a brother of the Court Royal Oak, White Hills, would like his name transferred to the Surgeons list of Court King of the Forest, Long Gully. Court Royal Oak A.O.F.3197 White Hills Impression stamp at the top of page.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court royal oak 3197, john felton, j wall, court king of the forest

Letter written on blue paper and dated 15th Mch 72. Writer has enclosed five shillings for the surgeon quarterly fees. He also says he has not improved his condition much by change.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, alfred adams

Letter written on blue paper and dated August 3 72. Writer says he was instructed to state that this Court has granted his request and quite agrees with the proposal in reuniting the Contribution less the doctors Fee. He quotes the fees. Impression stamp:- Court Tuaggra AOF No. 4274 Maryborough.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, w b evans, mildren

Letter dated 8 Decemberr 72. Writer says his leave cannot be granted and he has sent a post office order. He has given a return address and says where he will be at the next move. Signed C. a.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, holl

Letter written on white folded paper dated August 10th 1872. Letter of thanks from Joseph French, thanking the Court for their kindness in giving him a donation which was very acceptable in his present condition.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo hospital, court king of the forest, joseph french

A blue hard covered book titled, ''The Life and Times of Sir George Grey, K.C.B. By William Lee Rees and Lily Rees. New Zealand : Printed and Published by H. Brett, of Lake Takapuna, at his General Printing Office, Shortland and Fort Streets, Auckland. 1892.'' 496 pgs. (ill.)William Lee Rees and Lily Reesperson, individual, sir george grey, book, books, biography, biographies, people, person, sir george grey, history, new zealand, australia, public library of eaglehawk

A damaged hard covered book titled, ''The History of England, from The Revolution in 1688, to The Death of George the Second. Designed as a continuation of Hume. By T. Smollett, M.D. Stereotype Edition. In one volume. Edinburgh: Published by Thomas Nelson. MDCCCXXXVII.'' On the inside cover are the words, ''Smollett had been a whip, but he was a Tory when he wrote his 'History of England,'' of which this volume is a part. Humes was more able but not ? Pleasing work.'' 'Smolletts Life.' On the front page of the book is the name of the owner, 'B.Fleming 1838.' 948pgs. (ill.)B. Flemingbook, books, england, history

Pethard collection,Hard cover book Canadian Pictures by the Marquis of Lorne K.T. A book of history & life in Canada. Brown cover with gold lettering & scenes, published by the Religious Tract Society London. Black and white illustrations drawn with pen and pencil printed by R.Clay sons and Taylor printers London. Contains fold out map in colour. Presentation certificate inside front cover reads, presented to Mr.G.A.Pethard by the members of the Mount Pleasant Glee class on his leaving Ballarat for Warragul, as a small token of esteem. Ballarat 20th May 1887. Some of the items in the Pethard Collection were donated by Barbara Bessley. The donor worked for the trustee for the Pethard Estate and to prevent the material being disposed of, she retained it. George Pethard, in his role as Mayor of Bendigo, was active in community organisations and was a member of a contingent which travelled overseas to promote Victoria. The items in this collection help to illustrate some oof Pethard's work for Bendigo and the State of Victoria.Marquis of Lorne K.T.books, albums, canada

RAILWAYS COLLECTION -Colour Photo of Elphinstone Tunnel (a similar photo was used by Jim Evans in his booklet -Melbourne to Bendigo Railway 1862-2012 and quotes the Photographer as Geoffrey Russell). The photo is printed on quality paper showing an entrance to the tunnel which is in fair condition with bricks and stone on the face and has two train tracks running through.Geoffrey Russellphotograph, landscape

Letter written on cream paper and dated 18 June 1872. Writer has sent post office order for 10/- to cover his contribution. He says if there is any money left over to give it to the youngsters to buy lollies. Signed by Alfred Adams. He has written across the letter asking to let him know if the money was received all right.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, alfred adams

Letter written on paper with vertical and horizontal lines watermarks and dated Sept 24th/72. Writer has left the district for a time and may not return. In the meantime he says his daughter will pay his contribution and to excuse his non attendance when the roll is called. Also to send summonses? To his daughter's residence until further notice. Signed Jno McDonald.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, jno mcdonald

Note written on cream paper and dated Sept 25 1872 certifying that Bro George ? Was still unable to follow his employment and he was progressing favourably. Signed James Eadie, Surgeon.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, george ?, court perseverance, james eadie

A blue hard covered book titled Randolph Spencer-Churchill, as a Product of his Age. Being a Personal and Political Monograph.'' By T. H. S. Escott, M.A. London, 1895. Hutchinson & Co. 34 Paternoster Row. 408 pgs. (ill.)T.H.S. Escottbooks, biography, randolph spencer-churchill, book, books, person, randolph spencer-churchill, history, biography, politics, england, mechanics institute california gully sandhurst

Printed declaration from James Trotter of Bendigo declaring that he is under the age of 36 years and that his wife does not exceed 36 years and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated Oct 20 1863.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, james trotter, h l atkinson

Printed declaration from John Trotter of Long Gully declaring that he is under the age of 38 years, Widower, and his Children and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated 21 Sept 1866. Printed by Bro. Graham Berry, at the 'Observer' Office, Collingwood.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john trotter, h l atkinson

Printed declaration from John Cain of Long Gully declaring that he is under the age of 37 years and that his wife does not exceed 27 years and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated 4th Augt 1866. Printed by Bro. Graham Berry, at the 'Observer' Office, Collingwood.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john cain