Beautiful Bendigo 24 pages with colour photos and map. 5194 signed by Marion Heeps on front cover.David Barwickbendigo, buildings, bendigo, history of bendigo, architecture, tourism

Robert Alexander Love, goldfields architect 1814 - 1876. 113 page with photos and illustrations, maps.Mike Butcherbiography, robert alexander love, bendigo, architecture, heritage buildings, alexander love, architects

William Charles Vahland the architect of many classical buildings in Bendigo, resided in Barkly Street Michele Matthews collection - A Short History of William Vahland. Three double sided typed pages, prepared by Trevor Budge, Manager Strategy, and Dr Dannielle Orr, Heritage Planner, City of Bendigo; by Dr Robyn Ballinger, History in the Making. B&W presentation includes two B&W photographs.bendigo architecture

70-page soft cover booklet of colour and sepia photos of Bendigo past and present. Designed and set up for printing by Ken Arnold 2017. Published by Crown Castleton Publishers, 359 High St Golden Square, 3555. Printed in China by Asia Pacific Offset Ltd. Sepia and colour photo on front cover of Alexendra Fountain at View Point. M & J Qualtrough sticker on title pagebendigo, architecture

Soft cover book of 124 pages entitled Nanga Gnulle a Memoir. Colour sketch of the house by Stan Thomas on the front cover. An introduction by Mike Butcher on the back cover. The development of Nanga Gnulle, a mud brick home on several acres, is described and illustrated with numerous B&W and colour photos. Published by R.E. and M.L. Green, 9 Golden Glade, Strathdale, 3550 in 2022 Printed in Bendigo by Bart'n'Print. M & J Qualtrough sticker on title page. bendigo architecture, nanga gnulle

Newspaper feature from Bendigo Advertiser Tues January 12 2016 and image of Specimen Cottage before restoration in 1970s It was built by stonemason James Brierley for his family Is now the front of house and display centre for The Bendigo Historical Society and is arguably the oldest building in the city with 1856 shown above the front door Near the corner of Hargreaves and Mundy St The building has two parts The 1856 section is single storey with front façade of locally sourced sandstone rubble with dressed quoins and dressings to openings, side walls are of rubble the rear and interior walls are of red brick a central front door a window on either side The roof which was probably hipped, was later joined to the next wall of the 1861 section and is partly covered with Morewood and Rogers metal tiles with partly corrugated iron The 1861 section was built to match the earlier one Across the first floor of the 1861 section is an elegantly detailed cantilevered timber balcony with a hived concave roof and two French windows opening onto it Bendigo Historical Society members Barbara Poustie and Carol Holsworth have led tours of the cottage as part of the 'Summer in the parks' program A plaque on the corner of Hargreaves and Mundy indicates that there once stood the Royal Princess Hotel, also built by Brierley, Bendigo Historical Society members have continued research on the Brierley familyhistory, australian, bendigo, architecture, specimen cottage royal princess hotel built by james brierly in 1856 barbara proustie carol holsworth

The blue folder contains (i) cuttings from 'The Bendigo Advertiser' on the description of buildings in Bendigo. They are under the byline of 'Tall Storeys by Percy Everett.' Dated 1961/1962. (ii) 'Bendigo Advertiser' articles pasted on board also relating to Bendigo buildings dated from 1/2/38 - 5/3/52. There is a sketch of Specimen CottageTall Storeys of Bendigo by Percy Everett…bendigo, buildings, percy everett, lydia chancellor, collection, architecture, bendigo architecture, bendigo buildings, buildings, bendigo, specimen cottage, knipe's castle, bendigo base hospital, bendigo law courts, benevolent home, bendigo police station, bendigo post office, bendigo art gallery, bendigo library, bendigo gaol, bendigo teachers' college, flora hill high school, percy everett, 'tall storeys'

William (Bill) Victor Mitchell was a well known Bendigo Architect. He died on August 7, 2010 and is buried in the Bendigo Lawn Cemetery.Brown leather covered professionally bound album containing photographs of Bendigo buildings designed by Bendigo architect William (Bill) Victor Mitchell. Includes thirty black card pages with rice paper interleaves. The first page has a black and white photograph of Bill Mitchell. This is followed by thirty five photographs and two floor plans of buildings designed by Mitchell. Each photograph is double mounted on white and silver card. Name labels are included on each page on white card mounted on silver card. These are followed by nine pages listing 249 buildings, extensions. renovations and projects completed by Bill Mitchell. The final page has a photograph of Bill Mitchell. The album is stored in a custom made lidded black box. The album was produced by SB Libris Bookbinder & Stationer. Bound in Bendigo.Label inside back cover "LIBRIS" Bound in Bendigotui mitchell collection, architect, architecture, bill mitchell, bendigo architecture

Bendigo Historic Buildings. Publisher: National Trust of Australia. ISBN:0 9097 10 67 8. Photographs, illustrations & maps. Inscriptions: L Slate? Shale? S Lake 12/1/89 from Hilary. 180 pages.Mike Butcher & Gill Flandersbook, bendigo, buildings, historic, bendigo history, architecture

Bendigo Camera Pictures, with the compliments of the Mayor and City Councillors. 10 pages with photos and illustrations. Book has pages missing with photos cut out, and loose remnant of one pageB. Mundybendigo, history, buildings/streetscapes, bendigo, history, architecture, heritage

'Bendigo the Golden City' Bendigo - from Sheep run to Golden City. - population of Bendigo and district 40,000. Booklet contains 19 colour photograph / views of the City of Bendigo Edited by Felicity Kingerlee. Printed by Cambridge Press, Printers and publishers, Bendigo.Cambridge Press, Printers and Publishers Bendigobendigo, buildings, heritage buildings, bendigo, history, architecture, heritage

Pride of Place, the first 60 years of buildings in Bendigo and surrounds, an exhibition at the Post Office Gallery, 27 pages with photographs & maps.Bendigo Art Gallerybendigo, buildings, heritage buildings, bendigo-history-architecture-buildings

A history of the progress of the contruction of the Old Union Bank, 45 View St, Bendigo, with plans, costings, photocopies of photographs (faded) and schedule of works carried out in 1952. Spiral bound 114 photocopied pages. Also includes a history of the Union Bank of Australia and in Bendigo.D V Bick 1981bendigo, buildings, heritage buildings, union bank, bendigo heritage buildings, architecture.

So Now You See It. Publisher: National Trust of Australia. ISBN: 0 909710 84 8. Printed by D G Walker, Kangaroo Flat, Victoria. A description of some of the earliest houses in Bendigo and their current owners in 1992.Mike Butcher & Wayne Gregsonhistory, architecture, bendigo, national trust of australia, victoria

This album was owned by Linda (Belinda) Charlesworth, daughter of William and Mary Charlesworth. William Charlesworth was a grain merchant in Market Square Sandhurst.The Album of Sandhurst Views, red cover with gold lettering and embossed pattern with 20 foldout views of buildings, etc. Thirteen panels containing 21 high gloss sepia toned views of Sandhurst. Inscription in back reads L. Charlesworth Olinda Street Quarry Hill Sandhurst March 1898. bendigo, bendigo-sandhurst-history-architecture, sandhurst views, lithographs, linda charlesworth, william charlesworth

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Specimen cottage: stonemason James Brierly built the stone cottage in Hargreaves Street in 1856 as a specimen of his craft, hence the name. Permission to erect a balcony was granted in 1861. Such cantilever balconies were once a common feature in Bendigo architecture. The cottage was at one time a brothel. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Germans were the third largest ethnic group on the Bendigo goldfields in the mid-19th century, numbering 2,000–3,000 by 1860. Many were experienced miners from the Harz mountains and led the development of quartz mining at Sandhurst. Christopher Ballerstedt, a German miner, established a successful quartz mining operation and built Fortuna Villa, later sold to George Lansell. Other notable German names include Wittscheibe, Koch, Killian, Ketterer, Roeder, and Mueller, who contributed to mining and local society. German architects, especially William Vahland, played a major role in shaping Bendigo’s architecture, including work on Fortuna Villa. Germans contributed to Bendigo’s cultural life, with several daughters of German-born residents achieving international fame as opera singers. The community was active in commerce, wine production, trades, and professions (e.g., priests, chemists, mayors). Despite some families anglicizing their names during World War I, many German surnames remain prominent in Bendigo. The document advocates for greater recognition of German pioneers, suggesting Fortuna Villa as a venue for a museum or display to celebrate their legacy, inspired by the example of the Chinese Museum in Bendigo. The author urges the community to preserve and showcase the stories, artifacts, and memorabilia of all Bendigo’s pioneers, emphasizing the importance of remembering the city’s immigrant past. Beverley Carter is the author of the document and is introduced as a retired secondary school teacher, part-time journalist, reviewer, and editor. She is a member of Bendigo's Lansell family and is currently writing a comprehensive history of her family, covering their European and English origins and their role in Bendigo's development. Carter's 'Fortuna Glimpses' series focuses on the life of mining magnate George Lansell and his home, Fortuna Articles - "Time to Honour Pioneers" May 01 2009 The Bendigo Advertiser by Bevely Carter, picture by Julian Prowd This item contains the following: 11217.39a Colour Photo of Fortuna. 11217.39b Part of Page 17 - "Time to Honour Pioneers"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, beverley carter

Architect of Fortuna Villa Carl William Vahland was born in 1828 in Nienburg an der Weser, Germany. He trained at the prestigious Polytechnic Baugewerkschule in Holzminden, excelling in building and architecture. Emigrated to Melbourne in 1854, motivated by political unrest in Germany and the lure of the goldfields. Quickly he moved to Bendigo, joining other German migrants who contributed significantly to the region. Early Initially worked as a carpenter, then established himself as an architect in Bendigo by 1856. He Formed partnerships with other German architects, notably Robert Getzschmann and later his son Henry.Major. He Designed many of Bendigo’s most prominent buildings, including the Town Hall, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Hospital, Benevolent Asylum, School of Mines, Mechanics Institute, Princess Theatre, Masonic Temple, Alexandra Fountain, and several banks and churches. His firm also worked in other Victorian towns and opened an office in Echuca. Favored French Renaissance and Hellenistic Greek styles, influenced by German architectural trends. He Married Jane Barrow in 1859; they had ten children, though three died young. Became a naturalized Australian and anglicized his name to William Vahland. He Owned and developed the Charterhouse estate and vineyard at Runnymede, exporting award-winning wine to Europe. Justice of the Peace for over 40 years, city councillor, and mayor of Bendigo. Held leadership roles in the fire brigade, German Association, Bendigo Mutual Permanent Land and Building Society, and other local organizations. Active Freemason and published a book on freemasonry in Bendigo. Retired in 1900, briefly returned to the firm after his son’s death, and finally retired in 1912. Died in 1915 at age 87; his funeral was attended by many prominent citizens, and flags were flown at half-mast in his honor. William Vahland’s legacy is seen in Bendigo’s architectural heritage and his broad contributions to the city’s civic, cultural, and economic life.Fortuna Article - Plans of the Villa 1871 This item contains the following documents: 11217.81a Plan Garden Front for G. Lansell Esq. - 1 A4 Sheet 11217.81b Plan Facade 2 - 1 A4 Sheet 11217.81c Plan Facade 6 - 1 A4 Sheet 11217.81d Plan Garden Elevation and plan of Ground Floor and Second Floor with Section on line xx - 1 A4 Sheet 11217.81e Plan Basement and ground floor- 1 A4 Sheet 11217.81f Plan Basement and ground floor - 1 A3 Sheet - stamped with William C Vahland Architect Sandhurstnon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, william vahland

historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - Four architectural plans for the upgrade of the stables Gallery and Shop at the Bendigo Pottery Epsom; by Robert Herriot & Associates, Architects; dated October 1977: 3098.4A Architectural plans 423/1 - missing 3098.4B Architectural plans 423/2 - orthogonal perspective looking south 3098.4C Architectural plans 423/3 - floor plan of proposed extensions to Stables Gallery, Bendigo Pottery 3098.4D Architectural plans 423/4 - proposed south and east elevations, and plans stables gallery as existing 3098.4E Architectural plans 423/5 - site plan of gallery including entry off Miland Highwaybendigo pottery bottle kilns, bendigo pottery stables conversion to shop, architectural plans

''Review of Bendigo History'' 8 pages, with three appendices. (Published by the BHS and based on the more detailed 60-page 'Historic Guide to Bendigo'). Sections headed: Earlier Days; Discovery of Gold; Influx of Diggers; Water and Mining; Transport and Development; Building and the City; A Place of Commerce; Heritage of the Past; Further information - references; Appendix 1 - Alluvial Gold Mining in Bendigo; appendix 2 - Architectural and Heritage Features; Appendix 3 - Historical Time Line Summary (1836 - 2003). Limited number of illustrations. Attached is correspondence with Data Metallogenica re the use of this Review (date 2009). Also included are 3 pages of and email, and 2 pages of advertising Data Metallogenical.Bendigo Historical Societybendigo, history, bendigo historical society, water, mining, architectural, influx of diggers, alluvial gold mining. s. t. gill

Imagine the scene in Bendigo's Pall Mall, focus on the largely forgotten statue of George Lansell. The statue is situated near the old Post office building with its Italian Renaissance architecture in Bendigo's main street, Pall Mall. The area is busy, with people hurrying by, posting letters, waiting for transport, and taxi drivers chatting. The statue of George Lensell is mostly ignored by passersby, who rarely notice or acknowledge it. Even city records and books seldom mention George Lensell or the statue dedicated to him. The narrative highlights how public memory can fade, leaving once-significant figures and monuments overlooked amid daily urban life. The document uses the statue as a symbol of forgotten history within a bustling modern city. - quote from K. D. MolyneuxFortuna Article - Booklet titled Goldfield Colossus, the story of George Lansell by K. D. Molyneux in 1968 This item contains the following document: 11217.64a Foolscap size large booklet on George Lansell and Fortuna - many pages and photographs faded and barely recognizable. Contact BHS for further details 11217.64b First page textnon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, edith lansell, k. d. molyneux

Edith Lunn was born in Bendigo in July, 1907, and had lived all of her life in the city and its immediate environs. Edith was awarded the Order of Australia medal in 2002 for her services to, and interest in, Bendigo's history. This text records to history of Bendigo, as recalled and researched by Edith. Bendigo, formerly known as Sandhurst, grew from Indigenous lands to a major gold rush boomtown and is now a vibrant regional city with rich cultural heritage. The Bendigo region is the traditional land of the Dja Dja Wurrung (Djaara) people, who have lived in the area for thousands of years. They managed the land sustainably, utilizing the rich hunting grounds and waterways, and their cultural stories and knowledge remain deeply woven into the landscape today. European exploration began with Major Thomas Mitchell in 1836, followed by squatters establishing sheep runs in 1837. The arrival of settlers led to the displacement of the Dja Dja Wurrung people, with waves of settlement from the south in 1837 and from the north in 1845. Gold was discovered on Bendigo Creek in 1851 by Mrs. Margaret Kennedy and Mrs. Julia Farrell, sparking one of Australia’s largest gold rushes. By 1852, around 20,000 people had arrived from across the world, including Europe and China, transforming Bendigo into a booming gold-mining economy. The city was officially named Sandhurst from 1853 to 1891. The wealth generated during this period is reflected in Bendigo’s Victorian architecture, including the Town Hall and historic buildings. Gold mining continued into the early 20th century, but by 1954, mining had largely ceased. The city then shifted focus to manufacturing and regional services, experiencing renewed growth from the 1930s onward. Modern Bendigo has become a fast-growing regional centre, aided by infrastructure like the Calder Freeway linking it to Melbourne. Today, Bendigo preserves its history through museums, walking tours, and heritage sites. Key attractions include the Bendigo Art Gallery, Bendigo Joss House Temple, Central Deborah Gold Mine, and the Goldfields Track, which highlight both the gold rush era and the city’s cultural diversity. "Snippets of Bendigo History" written by Edith Lunn. Forward by Daryl McClure. Printed by Bendigo Modern Press. Soft cover book. Front and back covers are sepia with Bendigo street scene, and front cover has three inset sepia toned Bendigo scenes inserted. Title and author's name are in black text on front cover. Author's name and book title written in black on spine. Printed in Bendigo, Australia. 65 pp. This edition was 500 copies. Contents page on iv. Details about author on iii. Contains both text and black and white images. edith lunn, bendigo

A set of Architectural Railway Curves contains a multitude of different plastic curves to assist as a draughting aid in drawing long smooth curved linear features such as highways and railway lines. Curves such as this set were used extensively by members of the Royal Australian Survey Corps when Cartography (map making) was produced by analog methods (hand drawn). They fell into disuse in the mid 1970s once digital Cartography methods were introduced. .1 A set of Plastic Architectural Railway Curves. .2 A vanished wooden box that contains the set of Architectural Railway Curves. .3 A table of the sizes of each curve in the set.JGS "Greenfield", A quality Productroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt

Copy of a typed letter addressed to E.R. Field of the Technical Schools Association of Victoria regarding financial assistance to students at Technical Colleges. On the recommendation of the Universities Commission the following Victorian institutions are approved institutions for the purposes of financial assistance:- * Ballarat SChool of Mines and Industries, Ballarat * Bendigo School of Mines and INdustries, Bendigo * Footscray Technical School, Footscray Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong * Melbourne Technical College, Melbourne * Swinburne Technical College, Hawthorn Financial assistance was made available to full-time day students attending diploma courses in Engineering, Science o r Architecture. war organization of industry, ballarat school of mines, john dedman, e.r. field, technical schools association of victoria

Calendar made for the "McCallum House Appeal. Three artists were involved by producing black and white sketches of areas in Ballarat. Peter Bryan was born in Castlemaine and studied architecture. Exhibited his work and his paintings are included in private collections. William Mansel Bolitho was a full time teacher at Ballarat North Technical School. He was admitted as a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, c1980. Graham Hawley was born in Bendigo and studied at the Bendigo School of Mines and RMIT. He lectured in graphic design at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education.1983 calendar with drawings of Ballarat scenes by Graham Hawley, Peter Bryan and Bill Bolitho.calendar, mccallum house appeal, artists, pictorial ballarat, peter bryan, mansel bolitho, graham hawley, australian guild of realist artists

BHS CollectionPhotographs: collection of house photos taken by T.C. Watts & Son for advertising purposes in late 1920's/early 1930's. Houses were photographed again in 2009 by Ray Smith, member of BHS. The photos are contained in a black folder, photos presented as 'then and now' photos in individual pockets.t.c. watts & son, house, architecture

Sepia photograph. Six females and two males on footpath outside shop with verandah. Single storey building with narrow land at R. Appears to be washing on line at back of lane. Three females wearing ankle length dresses. Younger females wearing mid-calf length dresses. Inscriptions: in image - on window of shop 'M>J> Cahill & C..', 'Cloth… ..nufactur…'. On back - printed - 'NO. of photograph (1058?), R Dermer Smith. Late of Melbourne and Sydney. Landscape & Architectural. Photographer. Royal Duke Hotel, Bull Street, Sandhurst. Additional copies of this picture may obtained at any time at the above address; single copies Is. Each; 5S per half-dozen. Please enclose the No. of Photograph'.R. Dermer Smithperson, group, adults, sandhurst, history, clothing, fashion, costume, bendigo, retail, business

Built on Solid Foundations. Photographs, illustrations and plans. Author Ray Wallace. An architectural history of the Sandhurst Mechanics Institute and School of Mines, McCrae Street (Bendigo College of Tafe 1986). Printed by D G Walker Pty Ltd, Bendigo, Victoria. 'B' has Inscription/For Alan Wilkie, Best Wishes, Ray Wallace. 14/11/85. 64 pages. ISBN: 0-9588535-0-9Ray Wallacemechanics institute school of mines, sandhurst mechanics institute, school of mines, mccrae st, bendigo, ray wallace, alan wilkie, ray wallace. history, architecture, heritage buildings

Pride of Pall Mall The Post Office Building Centenary. Publisher: Australia Post. Photographs, illustrations, paintings, building designs, envelopes. 20 pages. Inscription: To June from Paul Murphy. Compiled by Paul Murphy, Aust Post, contributions: Michael Butcher & Len C Bennetts of the Royal Historical Society, Bendigo. Post Codes began in 1967. Two copies 5231.1 and 5231.2book, bendigo, post office, bendigo, australia post. bendigo post office, 51-67 pall mall (corner pall mall & williamson st. postal service, architecture

Bendigo Area Conservation Study - 192 pages with photos, illustrations and maps. Written on front page ' 133 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo. Indecipherable signature with 'Bendigo, presented to RHSV Bendigo 1978'. 255pp.Lawrie Wilson & Associatesbendigo, buildings, conservation study, conservation, planning schemes, architecture, heritage houses