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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Grant, Malcolm et al, Wheels in Victoria, 1824-1984 : a record of wheeled transport through a century and a half of technological change, 1988
a record of wheeled transport through a century and a half of technological change528 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), facsims., ports. indexnon-fictiona record of wheeled transport through a century and a half of technological changemotor vehicles, vehicles, automobile industry and trade, history of automobiles -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Bradley, Harold et al, War memorials of Victoria : a pictorial record, 1994
x, 240 p. : ill. (some col.) ; includes index. CIP confirmed. Bibliography: p. 233.non-fictionwar memorials, victoria -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Jones, Pauline et al, Beginnings of permanent government, 1981
Victoria, ca 1851-ca 1901xv, 570 p. : ill., ports. non-fictionVictoria, ca 1851-ca 1901 politics, government, victoria history -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Bates, Weston, Haphazard quilt [kit] : poems of the Mornington Peninsula, 2006
Contents: Imara -- Imaretta -- Tortise head -- Foxey's hangout -- Near Shoreham -- Golfers at Flinders --- Banksias -- Bittern cottage -- Somers. "Original music from cellist Richard Vaudrey"-- front cover CD. Recorded and produced by Owen Armour.Book with a CDfictionContents: Imara -- Imaretta -- Tortise head -- Foxey's hangout -- Near Shoreham -- Golfers at Flinders --- Banksias -- Bittern cottage -- Somers. "Original music from cellist Richard Vaudrey"-- front cover CD. Recorded and produced by Owen Armour.poems, mornington peninsula -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Sellers, Travis M, The murder victims : fate's wicked child : a record of those buried at the Cheltenham cemeteries, Melbourne, Victoria, who were tragically murdered, 2011
A record of those buried at the Cheltenham cemeteries, Melbourne, Victoria, who were tragically murdered.200 p. : ill. (some col.), ports.non-fictionA record of those buried at the Cheltenham cemeteries, Melbourne, Victoria, who were tragically murdered. cheltenham pioneer cemetery, cheltenham cemetery, murder victims, epitaphs, cheltenham -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Sellers, Travis, The centenarians : life's quiet sunset : a genealogical record of those who reached the grand old age and lie buried at the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria ...and those who just missed out /, 2010
A genealogical record of those who reached the grand old age and lie buried at the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria ...and those who just missed outxi, 172 p. : col. ill., ports. (chiefly col.) Includes bibliographical references and index.non-fictionA genealogical record of those who reached the grand old age and lie buried at the Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria ...and those who just missed out centenarians, cheltenham cemetery, cheltenham, cheltenham pioneer cemetery -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Latch, before 1890
In Flagstaff Hill’s collection are items associated with the Ancient Wreck, (also called the Gold Ship, Mahogany Ship or Ancient Vessel). Three relics were located in 1890, due to the ‘interest of a public works inspector, James Gilroy, who dug in the ship’s remains’. One of the relics was a heavily oxidated ‘quantity of ironwork’. The other two, now part of Flagstaff Hill’s collection, are - an iron latch probably from a galley oven door or fireplace - a bronze bolt (spike or pin) Both of these relics are listed on the same page in the records of the Old Warrnambool Museum, found by K.A.G. (or H.A.G.) on the site of the Ancient wreck in 1890. Interestingly, another item in these records is ‘Notes on Ancient wreck, near Gorman’s Lane’. Gorman’s Lane is just inland from the sand dunes of the Coastal Reserve at Tower Hill. The current location of these Notes is unknown. Another item thought to be a relic from the Mahogany Ship was the amphora or jug, also in Flagstaff Hill's collection. It was found in 1934 on a local property and donated in 1985. The Museum opened in 1886 and continued until 1963, when it was closed by the Warrnambool City Council and the whole collection was put into storage. The council then transferred items to various places including Flagstaff Hill and the current Warrnambool Art Gallery. Flagstaff Hill’s early Accession Records book lists the items as being received from the Old Warrnambool Museum collection; the Latch is record 152 and the Pin is record 153. An article, ‘Birthplace of our History’ by Don Dean, is on file in the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. It was published in the Australian POST, on March 17, 1955. This article describes the finding of the items going back to 1890, along with other information about sightings of what has come to be known as the Mahogany Ship. The mystery of the Mahogany Ship began in 1836 when two shipwrecked sealers discovered the remains of an “ancient vessel” in the sand dunes about four miles west of Warrnambool. Since the last recorded sightings in the 1880’s the true origin of the Mahogany Ship has remained one of Australia’s most famous historical mysteries. One of the more recent theories is that the vessel was one of the Portuguese ships exploring the Australian coast in 1522. For over one hundred years searchers have attempted to locate and identify the wreck. The search continues for the tangible evidence which will once and for all establish the Mahogany Ship’s place in Australia’s History. The latch has local historic significance as it was found in the sand dunes of Warrnambool in 1890. The latch is also significant for being part of the original 1886 Warrnambool Museum's collection. The latch is significant for its possible link to one of Victoria’s and Australia’s maritime mysteries, the Mahogany Ship (also known as the Ancient Wreck). It is one of very few known relics that could give evidence of the existence and history of the vessel. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register S438 as it is one of Victoria’s oldest recorded shipwrecks. The identity of the vessel has the potential to change Australia’s history.Latch, iron. Flat iron latch tapers inward from loop handle to narrow end with prongs. Handmade. warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, mahogany ship, latch, relic, old warrnambool museum, ancient vessel, ancient wreck, oven latch, fireplace latch, galley oven, gold ship, gorman's lane, coastal reserve, tower hill -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Bolt, before 1890
Flagstaff Hill’s collection has items that are thought to be relics from the Ancient Wreck, (also called the Gold Ship, Mahogany Ship or Ancient Vessel). Three relics were located in 1890, due to the ‘interest of a public works inspector, James Gilroy, who dug in the ship’s remains’. One of the relics was a heavily oxidated ‘quantity of ironwork’. The other two, now part of Flagstaff Hill’s collection, are - an iron latch probably from a galley oven door or fireplace - a bronze bolt (spike or pin) Both of these relics are listed on the same page in the records of the Old Warrnambool Museum, found by K.A.G. (or H.A.G.) on the site of the Ancient wreck 1890. Interestingly, another item in these records is ‘Notes on Ancient wreck, near Gorman’s Lane’. Gorman’s Lane is just inland from the sand dunes of the Coastal Reserve at Tower Hill. The current location of these Notes is unknown. Another relic is thought to be the amphora, discovered in 1934 on a local property. The Museum opened in 1886 and continued until 1963, when it was closed by the Warrnambool City Council and the whole collection was put into storage. The council then transferred items to various places including Flagstaff Hill and the current Warrnambool Art Gallery. Flagstaff Hill’s early Accession Records book lists the items as being received from the Old Warrnambool Museum collection; the Latch is record 152 and the Pin is record 153. An article, ‘Birthplace of our History’ by Don Dean, is on file in the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. It was published in the Australian POST, March 17, 1955. This article describes the finding of the items going back to 1890, along with other information about sightings of what has come to be known as the Mahogany Ship. The mystery of the Mahogany Ship began in 1836 when two shipwrecked sealers discovered the remains of an “ancient vessel” in the sand dunes about four miles west of Warrnambool. Since the last recorded sightings in the 1880’s the true origin of the Mahogany Ship has remained one of Australia’s most famous historical mysteries. One of the more recent theories is that the vessel was one of the Portuguese ships exploring the Australian coast in 1522. For over one hundred years searchers have attempted to locate and identify the wreck. The search continues for the tangible evidence which will once and for all establish the Mahogany Ship’s place in Australia’s History. The bolt has local historic significance as it was found in the sand dunes of Warrnambool in 1890. The bolt is also significant for being part of the original 1886 Warrnambool Museum's collection. The bolt is significant for its possible link to one of Victoria’s and Australia’s maritime mysteries, the Mahogany Ship (also known as the Ancient Wreck). It is one of very few known relics that could give evidence of the existence and history of the vessel. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register S438 as it is one of Victoria’s oldest recorded shipwrecks. The identity of the vessel has the potential to change Australia’s history.Bolt, also referred to as spike or pin. Bronze bolt, round body with head on one end that has straight sides, tapers to a point at the other end.warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, mahogany ship, relic, pin, spike, old warrnambool museum, nail, ancient vessel, ancient wreck, portuguese ship, gold ship, gorman’s lane, coastal reserve, tower hill -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson Publisher: George Routledge & Sons. Date: Further Information: Routledge's Popular Library of Standard Authors. These include Essays, First and Second Series Representative Men. Society and Solitude English Traits. The conduct of Life Letters and Social Aims, Poems, Miscellanies embracing Nature, Addresses and Lectures. The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 814 EME Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, works of ralph waldo emerson, ralph waldo emerson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: RECORD ATTEMPT
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, October 21, 2002. Record attempt: in this photograph, Sunstar and rider attempt to break a jumps record at the Bendigo Show. The picture is believed to have been taken in 1918. This record attempt was made at a jump of seven feet six-and-a-half inches. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Document - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: THE VALUE OF HISTORY 2
A brown folder titled "The Value of History 2". A teaching plan with which to teach the contribution of history to students. From the files of Mr. L.J. Pryor former Principal of Bendigo Teachers' College. Donated to Education resource Centre for archival use in 1992. Also included is a small booklet titled "Record of Lessons" with the name Fred East Past Lecturer, Bendigo Teachers' College.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, teaching, teachers, history, history - study and teaching, mr. l.j. pryor, male, individual, person, education resource centre, curriculum -
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Book - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CASH BOOK
Green business Cash Book. The book has 189 pages and covers the period from March 1934 till October 1938 . For each months all the cash transaction are recorded and reconciled with trust A/c.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594. -
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Book - H.A & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CASH BOOK
Green business Cash Book. The book has 191 pages and covers the period from November 1955 till October 1966. For each months all the cash transaction are recorded and reconciled with trust A/c.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594. -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SHAMROCK HOTEL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Shamrock Hotel: in May 1855 this room was lighted with gas - the first record of the introduction of this illuminant. The Shamrock Hotel in 1861 hosted the sole survivor of the ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition, John King, on his return to Melbourne after his rescue. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Photograph - GOLDEN DAYS HISTORICAL EXHIBITION COLLECTION: EDISON 1890 GRAMOPHONE MODEL
Black and white photograph: image shows Edison gramophone 1890 model. Large silver horn, wooden box, record cylinder visible.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: METHODISM : THE STORY OF A GREAT REVIVAL
A book titled ' Methodism: the story of a Great Revival. A concise and faithful record of the Establishment of Wesleyan Methodism.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 113 - 128 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, methodism, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, historical series, history, christianity, religion, methodism, penny books, wesleyan methodism, methodist church, book , books, advertisements, english history, protestant church -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: INDIA'S AGONY: THE STORY OF THE SEPOY MUTINY OF 1857
A book titled ' India's Agony : the story of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. A record of the splendid heroism of British soldiers under terrible trials,' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 33- 48 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's ' Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, india, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, india, indian history, the sepoy mutiney of 1857, mutinees, british history, british history, book, books, advertisements, anglo-indian empire -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FREE-TRADE AND PROTECTION: THESTORY OF THE ANTI-CORN-LAW LEAGUE
A book titled ' Free-Trade and Protection : the story of the Anti-Corn-Law League. A record of the efforts made and the difficulties conquered, in obtaining a '' cheap loaf'' for the Nation.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 1-16 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, anti-corn-law league, corn laws, british history, english history, england, sir robert peel, book, books, penny books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE BEGGAR'S REVOLT: THE STORY OF THE FREEDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
A book titled ' What Came of The Beggars' Revolt : the story of the Freedom of the Netherlands. A splendid record of the Rising of a People against Tyranny and Oppression.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 625 - 640 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the netherlands, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, biographies, history, the netherlands, book, books, advertisements, willliam of orange, european history -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE MUTINIES AT SPITHEAD AND THE NORE
A book titled ' The Mutinies at Spithead and The Nore. A Stirring record of the Sailors' Great Rebellion.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 385 - 400 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, english fleet, english history, british history, england, penny books, book, books, advertisements, rebellions, european history -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE CRIMEAN WAR
A book titled ' From ALMA to Sebastopol: the Story of the Crimean War. A stirring record of the bravery of British Troops.' Publlished London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 129 - 144 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, the crimean war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, from alma to sebastopol, the story of the crimean war, the crimean war, britain, british history, english history, war, advertisements, book, books, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PHOTOCOPY OF SANDHURST AND EAGLEHAWK ANNUAL LICENSING COURT 1886
Photocopy of Sandhurst and Eaglehwk Annual Licensing Court 1886 record indicating the applicant, Barrow, John, the name of the Hibernia Hotel and the amount of the fee due, £60 (pounds)bendigo, history, buildings/streetscapes -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE STORY OF KING CHARLES'S FOLLY
A book titled ' The Arrest of the Five Members: the Story of King Charles's folly. A record of the stirring events which led to the Great Civil War.' Publilshed London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 689 - 704 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, history, the arrest of the five members:the story of king charles's folly, civil war, england, english history, advertisements, book, books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FROM THE BLACK HOLE TO PLASSEY
A book titled ' From The Black Hole to Plassey: The Story of England's supremacy in Bengal. A record of that momentous epoch when the vast empire of India was won for England.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 273 - 288 pgs. (ill.). This book is one of a series of ' 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series. Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, india, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for thepeople, historical series, history, england, english history, india, indian history, from the black hole to plassey, advertisements, book, books, the story of england's supremacy in bengal, book, books, penny books -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HIGH JUMP
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. High Jump: Miss G. Waugh on Snowflake clears a record breaking two metres at the 1915 Bendigo Show. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Document - BARBARA MAMOUNEY COLLECTION: COPY OF PRINTED PAGE
Photocopy of a published page, marked as Eightieth Anniversary, relating to records as showing Golden Square as the first place in the Bendigo area at which the gospel was preached. On arriving from South Australia in 1852, attracted by the news of gold in the area James Jeffrey widely known later as Jimmy Jeffrey, a preacher who noticed that the sanctity of the Sabbath was being ignored, with normal chores and entertainment being the order of everyday. In short, little regard was shown for religion and there were no ministers. With a tree stump as his pulpit Jimmy began service by singing a Methodist hymn heartily, attracting a band of diggers to listen, with continuous services in Golden Square taking place ever since. Jeffrey continued with similar activities with increasing interest and attendances. Beginning with a tent surrounded by a fence a disused shed was bought and relocated to the site and was the finest building in the district. Late in 1852 the first real Church was erected in place of the shed and the tent. Enthusiasm and numbers of attendees swelled and in 1859 Reverend Joseph Dare and Robert Lisle and other church leaders purchased land (for 30 pounds) and had the foundation stone for a new Church building was laid by Reverend Daniel J.Draper on19th of April 1859 with Divine Service and Public Worship conducted from 11th December that year by Reverend Mr Draper. A collection on the day raised 262 pounds. The foundation stone for the present Church was financed by Richard Allingham laid on 5th January 1870. The first minister who went to the district was Reverend Mr Symonds who was stationed at Forest Creek near Castlemaine. Reverend Richard Hart was the first minister stationed at Golden Square. Embedded in the article is an image of Jimmy and Mrs Jeffrey. On the reverse of the article is a copy of a drawing by Reverend Aswel Aptel circa 1853.fra margolden square methodist church, wesleyan church, mamouney, church, richard allingham reverends jimmy jeffrey, william robert lisle robert draper, william taylor, symonds, j dare, chapman, hilson t raston, richard hart, wm shaw. g a pethard, robert saunders. reverse side a sketch of the church circa 1853 by aswel aptel. james cox (sec) mrs foot (teacher). -
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Newspaper - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 25/03/1995
Bendigo Advertiser Saturday, March 25, 1995. Full page article ''New office a part of continuing service'' Opening of newly constructed customer service centre in Golden Square. On the back an article on Bolton Bros 110 years record service.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, gas and fuel -
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Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: MAINS LAYNG RECORDS, 1975-1977
Mains Laying Records 1975-1977. 34 pages of hand written records detailing dates, location, type of pipes, meters laid and costs over a two years period.business, retail, gas and fuel -
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Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: GRAPH OF MAIN LAYING COSTS, 1957
Graph of main laying costs per yard as from October 1957. on the horizontal (X axis) the length of main in yards is recorded, on the vertical (Y axis) the unit cost correcting factor is recordedbusiness, retail, gas and fuel -
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Document - BENDIGO HOSPITAL CONTRIBUTORY FUND CARD, 1935
Bendigo Hospital contributory fund card: For Miss M.E. Bush. Blue in colour with no. 6114. In black print is a circular logo with a man holding a bag and the words *As Ye Sow* and Contributory Fund. Around the circle the words 'Bendigo & Northern District. For Public & Private Hospitals. Name: written in blue ink is 'Miss M.E. Bush, the address 251 View Street. Bendigo. Head Office, (Secretary), Base Hospital Grounds Entrance. Bendigo Phone 1200. Also Castlemaine information. Inside the Card records payments to the fund, Rules and Benefits. Commencement date of the fund contribution is 11th May 1935. Box 625bendigo, institutions, hospitals, bendigo hospital contributory fund card. m. e. bush