Printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that Charles Heller is unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated Nov 24/1864. Printed by Bro. Clarke, 84, Moor Street, Fitzroy. Attached to certificate is a handwritten letter from Carl Heller declaring himself off the Sick fund of the Court as he considered himself able to follow his employment. Dated 10th December 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, carl heller, h l atkinson

Letter from Alfred Clear, dated June 23. He has requested information about how his account stands with the Court and also that in the future he will forward his contributions direct to the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr fowler, court sherwood, b evans, high court, alfred clear

Printed declaration from Joseph Harry of Long Gully, declaring that he is under the age of 53 years and that his wife does not exceed 55 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 May 12 1864. Printed by Bro Graham Berry.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, joseph harry, h l atkinson

Printed declaration from John Silverlock of Long Gully Sandhurst, Laborer, declaring that he is under the age of 30 years and that his wife does not exceed 40 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 3 July 1864. Printed by Bro Graham Berry, at The 'Observer' Office, Collingwood. Attached is a white piece of paper - John Silverlock age 29 Born in Chichester England now living in Long Gully Sandhurst. Occupation General servant married. Wifes ? Age 39 / 3 Children. Signed by J. Davidson and R ONeil.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john silverlock, h l atkinson, j davidson, r oneil, graham berry

Printed declaration from Richard O Neil of Happy Valley, Restaurant Keeper, declaring that he is under the age of 31 years and that his wife does not exceed 28 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 February 17th 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, richard o neil, h l atkinson

Printed declaration from John Brogey of New Chum Gully declaring that he is under the age of 33 years and that his wife does not exceed 28 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 13 Feb 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john brogey, h l atkinson

One sheet of four cheques with cheque butts and one single cheque with cheque butt attached. Cheque is printed in grey and black. Printed at the top in large print is Foggitt Jones Limited. On the left is a pig sitting on his hind legs and a crown on its shoulder. Rex Brand printed across the pig and Hams & Bacon printed underneath. The National Bank of Australasia Limited, Bendigo is printed in the centre. Dateline with 192-.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, foggitt jones limited, the national bank of australasia limited

Aerial photograph, Bendigo Town Hall, in centre of picture. Sign on top of Town Hall 'Bendigo Drome 7 miles' Also in photo, Sandhurst Hotel; Public Offices under-construction; the Metropolitan Hotel; the Market, another hotel .The photo was taken by Sir Raymond Garrett around the late 1920s early 1930s. His daughter, Ann Kelly, donated the photo.Sir Raymond Garrettphotograph, aerial, bendigo

Small section of single strand barb wire. Wire found at home in Strathfieldsaye, near Bendigo. Wire is high tensile and has a slight kink under the barbs which locks them in position. Item donated by Elaine Swanson, Strathfieldsaye, whose father purchased most of his fencing materials from Abbott Supply, Bendigo. The wire matches the design outlined in Abbott's patent application attached.rural industry, fencing, barbed wire, abbott, farming material, fence wire

Bev Wild donation May 8th 2012. Bendigo Operatic Society Theatre programs commencing with .1 'The Chocolate Soldier' 1953, . 2, 'Floradora' 1954, . 3 'The Maid of the Mountains' 1954, . 4 Sinbad the Sailor', 1955, .5 'Dick Whittington and His Cat' 1956, . 6 'The Desert Song' 1957, .7 'No No Nanette' 1957, .8 'Jack and the Beanstalks' 1958, . 9 'You're in Love' 1958, .10 'The Student Prince' 1958, [duplicate] .11 'Rose Marie 1960,[duplicate], . 12 'Chu Chin Chow' 1961, .13 'South Pacific' 1962, .14 'Oliver' 1973, .15 'Fiddler on the Roof' 1975.bendigo, clubs, operatic society

Seven pages of Bye Laws of 1865 of Court King of the Forest written on blue, watermarked paper. Laws mentioned are: Management, Business, C.R., S.C.R., Treasurer, Secretary, Death of a Brother or his Wife, Woodwards, Surgeon, Terms of office for the Court Surgeon, Trustees, Auditors, Delegates, Committees, Sub-Secretary, General Business, Absence, Neglect of Order, Neglecting to give notice of change of address within 14 days, Members summoned to vote on expenses over £3 except for regular Court Expenses, Members from othe rCourts, Meetings, Money held by the Secretary, Members on Court Funds and no Law to be amended or repealed except by a Committee appointed for the purpose. Printed on paper with printed letterhead and crest.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, commercial hotel, woodwards, joseph king smith, henry hattam, christian slopplebein, jas thos holl, geo ? murray, charles smith, john laselles, bye laws of court king of the forest

Framed Certificate (Powell Collection)- Certificate presented to Mr A L Powell 16th April 1937 with 19 signatures attached on the occasion of his 80th birthday and presentation of a Cup. On the reverse side there is a small label indicating the name of W. Moore picture framer, Views St., Bendigo, late D. G. Coope & son.

Printed form dated 26 August 1865. Declaration made by Richard Luke of Long Gulley that he was under the age of 29, married and that the age of his wife did not exceed 22 years and that they didn't have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Signed by Richard Luke and also by H. L. Atkinson mentioning that he had examined the above candidate.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, richard luke, h l atkinson

Printed form dated 31 August 1865. Declaration made by Henry Bollman of Sandhurst that he was under the age of 23, married and that the age of his wife did not exceed 22 years and that they didn't have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Signed by Henry Bollman and also by H. L. Atkinson mentioning that he had examined the above Candidate.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, henry bollman, h l atkinson

Letter from the Auditors of the accounts of Court King of the Forest dated Oct 5th 1863. They were pleased with accounts and congratulated them on the number of initiations. The Balance sheets are mentioned. Also proposed a note of thanks to the Secretary for the efficient and neatness of his accounts. Signed by John Charles, Geo. Jas. Murray and Hugh Brown. Paper has an elaborate watermark.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john charles, geo jas murray, hugh brown

Three pieces of paper glued together. Blue Doctor's Certificate, dated August 24/65 certifying that William Schlemme was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. The second is a declaration by William Schlemme declared himself on the funds of the Court as he was unable to follow his usual occupation. Signed by William Schlemme and dated August 24/1865. The third is a declaration by William Schlemme that he declared himself off the funds of the Court as he was able to follow his usual occupation Signed by William Schlemme and dated Sept. 2nd 1865. also signed by H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william schlemme, h l atkinson

Printed declaration by William Finnissy of Paddy Gully, Sandhurst that he was under the age of 30 years, that he was married, and that the age of his wife did not exceed 31 years. A further declaration that they had no infirmity like to shorten the natural duration of life. Signed by William Finnissy, date April 17th 1866.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william finnissy?, graham berry, 'observer' office

Letter from Robert Coulthard, dated 24 Dec 1877. He enclosed a Post Office Order for 13/-, the amount of his last quarters subscription due on the 27 inst. He also wanted to know if he could get into the Lodge at Emerald Hill as it was unlikely that he would live on Sandhurst again. He asked for a reply. Signed by Robert Coulthatd.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, palmerston hotel, w rowe, forresters hall, robert coulthard

Translation of letter referring to Detlef Mackelmann who lost his eyesight through an explosion of gunpowder.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, detlef mackelmann, german club, d brinckmann, schmidt

Three pieces of paper glued together. The top one is blue. It is a Doctor's certificate certifying George Nicholson is unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon. Dated April 12/66. The middle one is dated April 12th. It is from George Nicholson declaring himself on the funds of the Court as he is unable to follow his usual occupation. The last one is from George Nicholson declaring himself off the funds of the Court being able to work. Also signed by H. L. Nicholson and dated April 26/1866.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, george nicholson, h l atkinson, bro clarke

Taylor collection - Handwritten letter in French from Robert Taylor dated ( December 1845 to his sister Mademoiselle Taylor to practice his French. Written in black on buff coloured paper embossed with Dobbs insignia, large watermark reading J Whatman.person, individual, taylor

Letter from the Auditors. They mentioned that the Sick pay was much heavier than usual, they mention the finances and that they examined about eighty of the pence cards which they found kept in a very correct manner and they proposed a vote of thanks for the efficient manner in which he discharged his duties. Signed by Charles Smith, Carl Mueller and S. Haylett?societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, commercial hotel long gully, charles smith, carl mueller, s haylett?

Taylor collection - Poem written in 1868 titled ' A Farewell ' written by James Taylor in memory of his deceased wife Jane, handwritten on blue paper.James Taylorperson, individual, female

Letter, dated April 10/1866 mentioning a draft enclosed for £2/13/4 being the amount Brother Salter? As received as Sick Pay, contributions subtracted from £3/3/6. Also that any Brother employing any Doctor other than the one employed by the Court to which he belongs has to do so at his own expense. He wants a full explanation about the affair in the next letter. Signed George Emerson, Secretary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court foresters home, bro salter?, george emerson, thos hall

Cream paper dated Kyneton June 26th 1(piece missing)6. Mr. Mattheeus Moss is ill and unable to follow his usual occupation. Signed (unreadable)societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, mattheus moss

(a) A white sympathy card from Mr. & Mrs. Hobson To Mrs. O'Brien & family. Has a cotton tassel. (b) A white and silver wedding invitation. Mr. James McDonnell is requesting the pleasure of Mr. & Mrs. J. Wilson at the marriage of his youngest daughter Elizabeth to Mr. M.J. O'Halloran at St. Patrick's Church, Marong on Saturday, January 24th, 1925, at 1 pm. Is a stamped invitation. © The front of a sympathy card.Mr. & Mrs. Hobson, Mr. & Mrs. J. Wilsonephemera, mementoes, cards, lydia chancellor, collection, cards, sympathy card, wedding invitation, corrospondence, communication

Floral impressed Souvenir Programme for a Musical Social Evening given by Mr S Myer to his Bendigo staff, Thursday June 11th 1914 at the Masonic Hall Bendigo at 8pm printed on cover. Inside folded card contains printed program items with names of singers and accompanists. Names listed are Miss S. Jennings, Mr. W. H. Wales,Miss M. Kershaw, Misses C. & W. Ronan, Miss G. Rogers, Mr. EH. Collett, Miss M. Court, Miss E. Boldt, Miss E. Jackson & Mr. E. H. Collett, Miss. C. Ronan and Mr. G. Wilkinson. Accompanists - Mrs Johnson and Miss E. Hyett. Selections by Mr. G.Bruhn's Orchestra.bendigo, industry, bendigo myer store

Three page letter, dated January 5, 1947, to Dr. Abbott from Dr. Otto Wulfrath. In the letter Dr. Wulfrath mentions his circumstances after the War and the difficulty of avoiding misunderstandings with the different languages. He also mentions Dr. Abbott's brother. He also says he was willing to answer all questions within the limits of his possibilities and that he was prepared to co-operate in any scheme found to be convenient and useful to the cause.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, dr otto wulfrath, dr abbott, 'the electrical factor in metabolism', dr fairclough, sci

Letter, dated February 17, 1948 from Robert Pagel of the Midwest Extraction Co. Rockford, Ill. To Mr. Frank A. Stevenson. He would like more information on the Scalebuoys and is interested in obtaining two units, a tap unit and a vest pocket unit. He also mentions Dr. Abbotts book and the difficulty of obtaining a price with the variation in foreign exchange. He would also like to know about household units as the water in his country is hard.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, midwest extraction co, frank a stevenson, dr abbott, robert pagel

Letter, dated November 13, 1935 to Mr. Eric Zachau from J. O. Matteson relating the improvement of the water in the radiator of his vehicle. Letter has printed letterhead of The Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. At the centre is an eagle with outstretched wings and rays all around it. Printed across the centre is 'Monarch Cushion'.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, the brunswick-balke-collender co michigan, eric zachau, j o matteson