Zelda Martin was a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne.[.1] 4th item in light blue display book titled Research Approach/Overview of Chapters/Confirmation of Canditure/Chapters1,2,3&4 of proposed thesis. *Twenty-seven page article on Victorian goldfields towns titled: Central Victorian Goldmining Towns - Boom Towns or Ghost Towns. The article was written during the author's PhD study. It outlines the context methodology, and resources and the chapters of the proposed thesis: (1) Central Victorian Goldmining Towns - The Context (2) Contemporary Views of the Factors Necessary for Town Growth (3) Outward Manifestations of Town Growth (4) The Trappings of Government (5-9) The Main Towns and Their Hinterland. [.2] 5th item in Light Blue display book as above item. *Chapter 1 of proposed thesis titled 'Pick, Shovel and Tin Dish Mining.' Covers in Section A: Central Victoria - Pre 1851: Aborigines in Central Victoria, Squatters, and Government. Section B: The years 1851-1854: The Early Gold Rushes, Government Reaction, Township Surveys, Legislation, Town Development, Local Government and Early Settlement. [.3] 6th item in Light Blue display book as above item. *2A of proposed thesis titled 'Contemporary Views of the Factors Necessary for Town Growth'. Similar information to Chapter 1 plus extra re towns and maps. Sections: Introduction, Context of Place - Geographical Towns Listed, The Context of Time - Pre1851 Aborigines, Governance of Port Phillip, The Squatters, The Villages of Central Victorian Highlands, Conclusion, Condensed Version of Chapter2B. [.4] 7th item in Light Blue display book as above item. *Chapter2B of proposed thesis. Sections: Area of Research, Schools, Banks, Newspapers, Progress Association, Town Development - Sandhurst (Bendigo), Ballarat, Castlemaine,, Maryborough, Ararat and Stawell. [.5] 8th item in Light Blue display book as above item. *Chapter 3 of proposed thesis titled 'Outward Manifestations of Town Growth'. Sections: Introduction, Contemporary Writing, Educationalists, The Bankers, The Townsfolk, Current Theory, General Theories of Urban Development, and Conclusion. [.6] 9th item in Light Blue display book as above item. *Chapter 4 of proposed thesis titled 'Trappings of Government' Sections: Introduction, Early Government Attitudes to Mining and Town Development, Law and Order, Township Surveys, Legislation, Local Government, Transport and Communication, The People and Lobbyists. [.7] 10th item in Light Blue display book as above item. *'The Rise and Fall of Central Victorian Goldmining Towns'. Includes a map showing main Goldfields, a table showing towns and villages at two points in time - 1857 and 1871; a Bibliography of Primary and Secondary Sources. [.8] Resource No1. Black display book titled Local Towns 1 : Alma: *Brief history *Directory *Maps Amphitheatre / Mountain Hut: *Brief History Post Office Directory Ararat: *Brief History *Post Office Directory 1869 - Alphabetical Listing by Occupation *Ararat - Prominent Citizens of 1858 *Langi-Morgala Museum Avoca: *Brief History *Excerpts from 'Avoca The Early Years', Margery and Betty Beavis; pg1 - Beginnings; pg11 - The Midas Touch; pg25 - Local Gold Escorts; pg27 - A Town is Born; pg51- The Administration of Justice; pg53 - The Ways of the Law; pg61 - News of the Day; pg65 - A Time to Play; pg72 - Land Ownership *Post Office Directory (Bailliere's) 1869 *Tourism Map and Information of area *Historic Avoca - A 5.5km Tour *Avoca & the Pyrenees Region - information pamphlet Ballarat: *Early History of Ballarat - Ballarat Historical Society, Publication No.1: origin of the name; Ballaarat - the Beginning; Fabulous Yields from the Ballaarat Goldfield; *Streetscape Lydiard Street. *Hand drawn map showing Leigh River, Old Portland Bay Road, plaque on road to Colac; etc. *Newspaper article re 'The Theatre Royal' ( which stood in the vicinity of the current Owen Williams store) - 'The News'15/04/1998 *Article - 'Ballarat's Mechanics' Institute Lives On' Ballarat Courier, 14/09/1985 *Article - Standing the Test of Time' The News 17/11/1993 re The Mechanics Institute & picture of the Reading Room *'Ballarat a Study of a City, Phyllis Reichl, pub. Nelson, 1968; no.3 place, time and people field studies series *Investigator Vol.33 No.2, 1998 Geelong Historical Society. Article on pg75 describes Ballarat in 1861 *Folded poster - 'Ballarat 100' a history of telegraph communication, pub. Telecom. Beaufort (Fiery Creek): *Brief history *Post Office Directory [.9] Resource No.2 Black Folder Titled Towns cont.No2 Bendigo (Sandhurst): *'Family & Local History at the Bendigo Library - 1851-2001 150 years of gold'. *Bendigo Government Camp in 1853 illustration; key to sketch and names of Government officers stationed there *Excerpts from 'Bendigo and Vicinity' Adolph Haman *The Bendigo Goldfield Registry - pgs 1-7 Introduction *Excerpt: 'Breaking the Grip' *Excerpt: The Most Go-Ahead Place *Excerpts from 'History of Bendigo' - anti license agitation; laying out of town; proposed railway; gold calls and dividends; the Sandhurst Municipality; journalism *Bibliography Blackwood: *Excerpts from 'Aspects of Early Blackwood - The Goldfield, the Landmarks, the Pioneers' Alan J Buckingham and Margaret F Hitchcock, JG Publishing,1980 Buninyong: *A Brief History *Investigator Vol1 No.2 Feb 1966 Geelong Historical Society. Pg3 - Article re gold escort route - Mt Alexander to Adelaide - (see a simple monument on the Western Highway a few miles out of Horsham. Pg 15 - Ballarat Excursion - re the finding of gold. *Three articles published by Buninyong and District Historical Society Inc: (Magpie Exploration; Finding Gold In The Green Hills; Magpie Exploration; Burnt Bridge to Cargarie to Mt Mercer) *Copies of newspaper articles/items *Buninyong Street Directory Carisbrook: *In the Beginning There Was Carisbrook *The History of the Carisbrook Racecourse Carngham / Snake Valley: *Brief History *Directory Castlemaine: *Directory 1865-1866 - Alphabetical and Street *Poster - Castlemaine A Contemporary Guide "The Great Centre" 1866 - A Contemporary Guide to the Fascinating Past *Pamphlet - Castlemaine District Community Hospital *Map - Castlemaine, Maldon & Surrounding Districts *Map and Information - The Dry Diggings Track - a 55kl walk among historic goldfields relics ( Castlemaine Fryerstown Vaughan Mt Franklin Hepburn Daylesford) *Postcard - Former Court House *Directory 1867 - Alphabetical, Trade [.10] Resource No.3 Grey folder Titled Towns 3 Creswick to Maryborough Creswick: *Brief History *Booklet - "Creswick Cemetery Walk" *Booklet - The Buried Rivers of Gold Heritage Trail Creswick *Creswick Historical Museum Information Sheet *Chronological History of Creswick *Alphabetical Directory of the Borough of Creswick *Creswick's Creek Directory 1856 *Historic Creswick Walking Tour *A Brief Account of the Schools of Creswick - Past and Present *100 Years of Railway Travel in Creswick *The Berry Deep Leads *The Spence Home at Jackass Gully in the Creswick State Forest ( William Guthrie Spence - Pioneer) *The New Australian Mine and the 1882 Disaster *Creswick District News, Issue 7, July August 1999 *The Creswick Miners Walk - Information and Map *Maps Chewton: *Brief History *Directory Clunes: *Brief History *Clunes Street Directory Daylesford: *Brief History *Notable Bushfires in Daylesford District Over More Than a Century - "Black Thursday" 1851; 1862; 1899; the Disastrous Hepburn Fire of 1906; 1939; 1944; 1969. *Post Office Directory -Daylesford and Hepburn Dunolly / Inkerman: *Brief History *Directory *Pamphlet - Goldfields Historical Museum *Pamphlet - Historic Dunolly - Victoria's Best Kept Secret *Map of Gold Workings at Dunolly Area - showing where the main gold rushes occurred *Brief History - Inglewood *Directory - Inglewood - Name Occupation, Dwelling Kingower: *Brief History *Directory - Name / Ocupation / Dwelling Linton / Happy Valley / Piggoreet: *Brief History *Directory - Lintons McIvor: *"A History of the Shire and the Township of Heathcote" by J.O. Randell Majorca: *Brief History *Official Post Office Directory 1869 - Name / Occupation/ Address Maldon (Tarrangower): *Brief History Part 1 *Brief History Part 2 *Post Office Directory *List - Alphabetical Order by Names plus Business and Trade (Tarrangower Times Oct/1858) *List - Alphabetical Order by Trade plus Name and Business *Directory - Name / Occupation / Dwelling Maryborough: *Worsley Cottage - built by Arthur Worsley, a contractor in stonework in 1894 [.11] Resource No. 4 Blue Display Book titled Towns 4 Moliagul to Stawell Moliagul: *Brief History *Moligul Legislative Assembly (Voting?) List - Names and Occupations *Moliagul Victorian Post Office Directory 1868 - Name / Ocupation / Address / Comments *"The Welcome Stranger" gold nugget *The Sunday School *The Welcome Stranger Discovery Walk - information and map Moonambel (Mountain Creek) Redbank *Brief History *List of names extracted from advertisments of the Pioneer and Mountain Creek Advertiser 16/02/1861. *Bailliere's Directory 1869 - Alphabetical List of Name / Occupation / Place St Arnaud: *Brief History Sebastapol: *Brief History *Directory 1869 - Alphabetical by Name; plus occupation and address. Browns and Scarsdale: *Brief History *Browns Street Directory - Name and Occupation Smythesdale: *Brief Description *Smythesdale Street Directory -Name and Occupation Stawell (Pleasant Creek) *Brief History *Victorian Official Post Office Directory - Name /Occupation / Dwelling *Chronology - 1841-1920 *Production of gold statistics - 1879 - 1900 *Big Hill *Extracts from "The Golden Years of Stawell". Chapt 1 - Stawell's Coming Out. Capt. 2 - The Gold Rush. Caapt.3 - Cradle of Democracy. Chapt.4 - The Reefs Becomes Stawell. Chapt. 5 - Rushing In. Chapt.6 - The Pioneers. Chapt 7 - The Decade of Optimism. [.12] Resource No. 5: Blue Display Book titled 'Towns Steiglitz to the The Golden Triangle. Steiglitz: Brief History Victorian Post Office Directory 1869 *Map of Steiglitz *List of maps relevant to Steiglitz history *Information 6 tables of data from "Reports of Mining Surveyors Talbot (Back Creek) Brief History Taradale: Post office Directory 1869 - Name/Occupation/Street. Also list in alphabetical order by Occupation Taradale *Chronological Reference to Taradale Mines *Water - The Coliban System of Waterworks *Joseph Brady *The Syphon Tarnagulla (Sandy Creek) *Brief History *Tarnagulla Businessmen Cameos to give depth to advertisments in 'The Tarnagulla Courier' various issues 1864-1871 *Directory - Name/Occupation /Address *List - Name/Business/Trade Wedderburn (Koorong) *Brief History *List - Name/Occupation The Golden Triangle: *The Early Rushes - Wedderburn / Moliagul / Sandy Creek - Tarnagulla / Jones Creek - Waanyarra / Kingower / Dunolly - Goldsborough / Inglweood *Census of 1857 - Population / Occupations *1858-1871 - A Time of Consolidation- Wedderburn / Moliagul / Sandy Creek- Tarnagulla / Arnold *Census 1871 - Population *Information gleaned from the census data - Demographics / Population / Occupations / marital / Birthplace / Religion / Literacy/ Occupation and Housing Cameos *Graphs - Birthplace of settlers /Male-Female Ratio / Married males / Children under 15 as Percentage of Population / Religion *Census 1857 - Statistical data *Maps *Bibliography [.13] Resource No. 6 - Black Display Book Information and Research in Central Victoria including: *Banking - Research from ANZ Bank Archives *Institutions - also includes articles listed from the Ballarat Times Newspaper *Australian mining History Association - A.M.H.A. Bibliography *Australia's Mining History * Bibliography - Land Surveys Victoria - *1853 Administration (Statistics and Other) includes: schools / ministers of religion / police / military / local administration / licences for sale of spirits / distances between various Victorian gold fields. * Victoria Government Gazette (Copy) - N0. 116, 12/12/1854 includes: Gold Felds Commission of Enquiry & No. 85, 15/09/1854 - Addresses presented to the Lieutenant Governor (Sir Charles Hotham) during his tour through the Gold Fields of Victoria,1854. Addresses on behalf of : the people of Bendigo; Members of the Church of England, Bendigo; Members of the Wesleyan Church on the Bendigo Gold Fields; Bendigo Gold District General Hospital; the Bendigo Prospecting Association; Committee of the Bendigo Local Exhibition; Bendigo District Medical Association; Coloured Americans Resident at Bendigo; German Inhabitants of Bendigo; Landowners, Inhabitants, and Miners of Castlemaine; Inhabitants of Forest Creek; Inhabitants of Heathcote and Gold Miners of McIvor; Residents and landholders of the District of Bacchus Marsh; Inhabitants of Kilmore and Vicinity. *Gold Fields Correspondence 1853: letter from Lieutenant Colonel Valiant, (Officer commanding the Troops in Victoria) to the Lieutenant Governor re threatened disturbance at Sandhurst (Bendigo) regarding the Gold License Fee. * Extracts from a book "Victoria" re Gold Fields Commission of Enquiry involving mainly Ballarat and Castlemaine and a chapter titled 'A Tour to the Victorian Gold-Fields' *Lists of central Victorian newspapers - listed by date published 1851to 1874; by first date available to State Library. *A list of cities and towns showing County, population in 1861 &1871, and municipal status. [.14] Resource no.7. Black display book. *Reference: Papers presented to Parliament Victoria - 1859-1860 4 volumes - relevant sections copied. Contains information on Branches of Government. General / Finance / Gold / Gazette / Commission and Warrant / Statistic. *Gold Fields Act. In accordance with the Act the gold fields are divided into six districts - Ballaarat, Castlemaine , Sandhurst, Avoca, Ararat, and Beechworth.. Official staff in each gold district consists of a Resident Warden, Wardens, Wardens' Clerks, Bailiffs, Chinese Protectors, Chinese Interpreters, and Mining Surveyors. *Gold Receiver *Gaols *Police magistrates and Clerks of Petty Sessions, etc. *Field Branch *Immigration and Emigration Overland - Chinese - 1859 *Population on the Goldfields *The Geological Survey - The Government Geologist is assisited by staff from four branches - the office Branch; the Publishing Branch; the Field Branch and the Museum Branch. *Commission to Enquire Into Sludge dated 10/02/1859 (Some sections copied) - Report to the Honorable Chief Commissioner of Public Works, Melbourne re the mode of carrying the sludge from the puddling mills in Sandhurst without interfering with the drainage of the town and the roads in the neighbourhood. [.15] Resource No.8: Camel display book titled Resource No. 8. Aborigines *Lists of book titles - +"Readings in Victorian prehistory" +"The Aborigines of Port Phillip" +Aboriginal languages and clans" +"A History of the Port Phillip District" +"Langi Ghiran 1: Aboriginal Rock...." +"Koorie History: sources for aboriginal studies in the State Library of Victoria", ed. Tom Griffiths, Melb. Friends of the State Library, 1989 +"The Public Lands of Australia Felix"; settlement and land appraisal in Victoria1834-91 with special reference to the Western Plains", J.M.Powell, Melb. Oxford University Press 1970 +*Bibliography of the Victorian Aborigines' from the earliest manuscripts to 31st December 1970, Massoa, Aldo, Melb. Hawthorn Press, 1971 +"Aborigines in Colonial Victoria, 1836-1886", M.F. Christie, Sydney University Press, 1979 +"Urban and Industrial Australia: readings in Human Geography" ed J.M. Powell, Melb. Sorrett Pub. 1974 *Extracts: -Processes of Pioneer Settlement - The Squatting Occupation of Victoria, 1834-60. J.M. Powell -Areal Variations in the Class Structure of the Central-Place Hierarchy. P. Scott - Volume1 and Volume 2: Notes Relating to the Habits of the Natives of Other Parts of Australia and Tasmania. Compiled from various sources for the Government of Victoria by R Brough Smyth. John Curry, O'Neil, Melb. 1st pub. Melb. 1876. p31-45 - Numbers and Distribution of the Aborigines in Victoria -Victorian Aborigines 1835-1901 - A Resource Guide to the Holdings of the Public Record Office, Victoria; published by the Government Information Centre 1984. *History of the Aboriginal Artefacts Displayed in the Daylesford Museum. F. G. Powell (4 page pamphlet) *Letter to Zelda Martin from Peter Lovett, Cultural Officer, Ballarat & District Aboriginal Co- Operative, 05/02/1997 *Map: Ian Clarke Victorian Tribunal Boundary Map - Clans of Central Victoria. *Victorian Rock Art and Mythology - Article about Mount Langhi Ghiran and myths of the Tjapwarong people. *Two Aboriginal myths relating to the Grampians - 'The Monster Emu' / 'The Aquisition of Fire', by the Aborigines in the Grampians Areas *Article titled (chapter 8) Ballarat - information re camping sites in the region. Lake Wendouree / Lake Burrumbeet (includes a myth) / Mt Bunninyong / Lal Lal / Pitfield / Mount Elephant / Mount Egerton / Meredith / Lake Goldsmith / Lake Learmonth / Ercildoune *Notes on the Aborigines of the Wider Ballarat Region plus European names=Aboriginal names. John Morris 26/07/1995 *Role of Aborigines in Town Development in Central Victoria. Mentions Native Police Force est. in Port Phillip 1842 and Central Board for Aborigines est. 1860 *The Grave of King Billy. (Frank Wilson) Pamphlet. *Camping Places in Central and Northern Victoria. Article re Lake Burrumbeet site. *Programme for the Unveiling of Memorial Cairn for Edward Stone Parker 1802-1865. Note portrait not accurate. Accurate portrait is available in the book "A Successful Failure A Trilogy The Aborigines and Early Settlers", Edgar Morrison, Graffiti Publications, 2002. * Large envelope addressed to Mr G Netherway containing newspaper cuttings regarding the life of Edward Stone Parker, the unveiling of the Memorial Cairn as mentioned above, articles titled 'Episodes from Our Early Days' (Edgar Morrison, Yandoit)- The Black's School, A School At Last and The Final years. Also a typed page titled 'Historical Background to E.S.Parker's Career. Includes an interesting tale titled 'When the cat lay doggo' re laying power leads for the unveiling ceremony at the memorial site. [.16] green display folder titled 'Research Aids' *List of references to Commissioners' & W'ardens' Reports (formerly held at La Trobe Library Archives, now at Public Records Office [PRO]). Indicates town referred to / date of report / name of camp if different to town. * Archive information re Anglican Records *Movement around the Goldfields - Miners and Storekeepers - usefulness of newspapers in providing information - areas covered - Castlemaine, Maldon, Ararat, Stawell, Tarnagulla, Dunolly. *Port Phillip /Victoria Directories 1839/1867 - Chronological list of Directories included in this series. *"Notes on the History of Local Government in Victoria" A.W. Greig Melb. University Press 1925 - Photo-copied extract p5-p40. (Source - Deakin University Library) - Introduction by W.Harrison Moore. Section 1 - Development in New South Wales Before Separation. Section 2 - Development in Victoria After Its Separation from New South Wales. Hand written notations: 'roads, markets, and local government 1855 on' ;'opportunity of squatters in parliament' and 'opportunities of matters in parliament p33' * Notes on the Establishment of Surveyor General's Department 1851and Commissioner of Crown Lands and Survey. * Newspaper articles from The Argus, 1849, re the discovery of gold in the Pyrenees region. * Excerpt - a report on schools - A.B.Orlebar, Inspector; re the need for permanent school buildings rather than tents. *Excerpt from - 'Approaches to Urban History', Sean Glynn: The Case for Caution * Except from - 'The Urban Sprinkle', Weston Bate: Country Towns and Australian Regional History *Reference- 'The History of Land Tenure in the Colony of Victoria', John Quick. References the Haines Land Bill, land tenure and Land Leagues. [.17] Light blue envelope folder titled 'Birtchnell's Ballarat, etc. Directory 1862 *Contains various directories for Smythesdale, Buninyong, Clunes, Brown's and Creswick. [.18] Red envelope folder no.2 titled Victorian Gazetteer *Selected pages from 1869 Victorian Gazetteer on A4 paper (with a handwritten note questioning if some pages are from 1868 Victorian Gazetteer as appears to be different sizes - A3 pages.) Information includes locations and descriptions of towns, hotels, banks, communications and populations. (Does not include names, residences and occupations) [.19] Red Envelope folder titled Bailliere's Official Post Office Directory 1868 (or1869 or a mixture of both?) *Preface *Contains a selection of pages of towns highlighted in yellow in the the index *Work on this directory was commenced in 1867. *Information includes: Municipalities - mayors and councilors; lists of towns naming male inhabitants and their occupations. [.20]Yellow manila folder titled Post Grad Seminar Presentation 1996 *Gives some background to Zelda Martin's proposed thesis and why she chose the topic Gold Mining Towns Boom or Bust [.21] A3 display book - No. 1A * A list of 'Relevant Newspapers collected: The Tarrangower Times and Maldon Advertiser (first published 1858) Includes dates 1858-1867. The Mount Alexander Mail. Includes dates 1854-1866 The Tarnagulla Courier. Includes dates from1864-1871 Dunolly and Burnt Creek Express. Includes dates from 1862-1871 * Selection of newspaper pages from The Mount Alexander Mail 1854 to 1856, mostly showing advertisements for businesses and services provided to that community. [.22] A3 display book - No. 1B * Selection of newspaper pages from The Mount Alexander Mail 1857 to 1866, mostly showing advertisements for businesses and services provided to that community. [.23] A3 display book -No. 2 * Selection of newspaper pages from The Tarnagulla Courier 1864 to 1871, mostly showing advertisements for businesses and services provided to that community. [.24] A3 display book - No. 3 *Selection of newspaper pages from The Tarrangower Times (and Maldon and Newstead) Advertiser 1858 to1867, mostly showing advertisements for businesses and services provided to that community. [.25] A3 display book - No.4 * Selection of newspaper pages from The Dunolly and Burnt Creek Express; and The Dunolly and Betbetshire Express 1862 to 1871, mostly showing advertisements for businesses and services provided for that community. [.26] A3 display book - No.5 Includes: * Bryce Ross's Diggings Directory. Includes instructions for using this directory. This directory was used by "all persons having connexion or desiring to communicate with 'working parties, private friends, or Stores at the Diggings." As a directory for each area wwas completed it was published in each month's issue of Bonwick's "Digger's Magazine." Years c1852/1853. This Directory commences first at the head of Forest Creek. Includes a directory for Bendigo and Ballarat. Of interest at the end of the Bendigo and Ballarat directory is a list of the number of storekeepers, butchers, doctors, smiths, eating houses, lemonade sellers and chapels. * The Castlemaine Directory and Book of General Information Comprehending Glass's Model Calendar for the Two Years 1862 and1863. 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Australia's first Myer department store opened in Bendigo's Pall Mall 125 years ago, in 1900, 11 years before the doors swung open at its flagship Melbourne Bourke Street base.Photocopy of a business article on the Bendigo Myer Store from the 50 years Local Government Anniversary Book 1905; includes a photograph of the interior of the Myer store taken by W. Vincent Kelly on 11.9.1905. Article referenced as: Myer's Drapery Establishment, Pall Mall, A Big Bendigo Business. An example of rapid business progression.myer bendigo, sidney myer, retail

The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria was active by the 1930s, engaging in industry management and lobbying.The Commercial Egg Producer's Association (CEPA) had branches in Bendigo, South Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Wedderburn, Murrabit and Euroa.CEPA Commercial Egg Producer's Association (Bendigo Region) correspondence, for the year 1982. This item includes the following documents: 8504.38a This document is a formal request from K. & L. Thomas Hatchery to the Secretary of C.E.P.A., seeking an opportunity to address egg industry representatives about concerns related to replacement laying stock. 8504.38b This agreement outlines the relationship between Crystal Egg Company and local egg producers regarding egg supply, grading, and service charges:Crystal Egg Company's Role:Acts as agent for the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, handling receipt, grading, selling, and disposal of eggs. 8504.38c This document outlines a research proposal focused on optimizing the production cycle of laying hens to maximize profitability and improve egg quality. 8504.38d This document outlines a preliminary proposal for a project focused on enhancing the nutritional value of triticale for poultry feed in Australia. 8504.38e This document presents a preliminary research proposal focused on the effects of dietary trace elements—specifically chromium, magnesium, iron, and zinc—on egg albumen quality and storage characteristics in laying hens. 8504.38f Crystal Egg Company letter to the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria which highlight the company's efforts to implement new working hours, accommodate producer needs, and foster industry collaboration. 8504.38g Agenda Items for a meeting 8504.38h The document details an investigation into Bartter's Enterprises' sale and distribution of shell eggs in Victoria, prompted by concerns that their sales were significantly exceeding authorized volumes. Concern Over Excess Sales:Bartter's Enterprises was reportedly selling more shell eggs and pulp in Victoria than the offset load of approximately 27,000 dozens per week permitted by the Egg Marketing Board. 8504.38i Poultry Newsletter - nine pages No 24 Sept 1982 8504.38j This document is a letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board to the Commercial Egg Producers' Association, dated August 17, 1982. Request for Feedback on Financial StatementsThe Board has been asked by producer organizations to present its income and expenditure statements in a clearer, more understandable format.The goal is to enable publication of these statements in the association's newsletter, keeping producers informed about both egg production/disposal statistics and the Board's financial position. 8504.38k Victorian Egg Board Reminder to Producers June 1982. This document serves as a formal reminder and invitation for Victorian egg producers to participate in the annual competition, highlighting its importance for industry standards and consumer promotion. 8504.38l The document is an official notice from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, dated August 13, 1982. Immediate Suspension of Producer Agent ContractsThe Board will not issue any new producer agent contracts from this date forward. 8504.38m The Victorian Egg Marketing Board invites the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to a meeting.The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 23rd September 1982 at 2:30 p.m. at the Board's premises in Keysborough. 8504.38n The document is a formal letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board to the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria, outling a Media Training Initiative: The Council of Egg Marketing Authorities of Australia has appointed Professional Public Relations Pty. Ltd. to conduct media training as part of an animal welfare workshop in Hobart, scheduled for April 1983 8504.38o This document is a formal letter from the Minister of Agriculture, Eric Kent, addressed to Mr. K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. Notification of Appointments:The letter informs Mr. Fitzgibbon that, as of June 22, 1982, the Governor in Council has made various appointments to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. 8504.38p This document is a formal letter from the Minister of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, addressing wheat stock management during drought conditions. 8504.38q This document is a formal letter from the Minister of Agriculture addressing concerns about hen quota transfers in Victoria 8504.38r This document is a formal letter from John Bourchier, Member for Bendigo, addressed to Mr. K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers of Victoria. The letter acknowledges receipt of concerns raised by the Commercial Egg Producers regarding wheat imports and the possibility of importing corn from America. 8504.38s This document is a formal letter from David Kennedy, a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Bendigo, addressed to Mr. K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of the Association of Victoria Commercial Egg Producers. Acknowledgement: David Kennedy thanks Mr. Fitzgibbon for sending a copy of a letter addressed to the Minister of Agriculture regarding farm grading and packing of eggs. 8504.38t Thank you Letter from David Kennedy MLA 8504.38u The document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria's Central Council. The letter is sent to the Industrial Relations Board in response to prior communication regarding Dennis Oakes.Resolution: At a recent conference held at City Hall, Bendigo on June 18, 1982, the Central Council resolved to seek official recognition with the Industrial Relations Board. 8504.38v Recognition of Associations - The Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria was officially recognized by the Industrial Relations Commission of Victoria under the Industrial Relations Act 1979.Recognition covers persons employed in farm work related to egg production and poultry breeding for trade or sale. 8504.38w News Review newsletter from the Victorian Egg Producer. Points highlight recent leadership changes, operational challenges, and strategic adjustments in quota and packaging policies within the Victorian egg industry. 8504.38x The Association is formally requesting the Department of Agriculture to retain a Poultry Officer at the Diagnostic Centre in Epsom. This is to ensure continued support for poultry farms in North Central Victoria, which remain numerous and require ongoing service. 8504.38y This document is a formal letter sent by K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary, to Mr. Alan Harrison, General Manager of the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. Notification of Spokesperson:Mr. Peter Farley of the Poultry Advisory Council is designated as the spokesperson on animal welfare issues. 8504.38z This document is a formal letter from the association addressed to a Member of Parliament, Mr. J. Bourchier. Expression of Gratitude. The association thanks Mr. Bourchier for his efforts supporting their members and the egg industry. 8504.38aa Letter sent by the egg producers' association to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board:Request for Experimental ReportThe association asks for a copy of the report on a recent experimental trial involving brown eggs in the Gippsland area. 8504.38ab This document is a letter addressed to the Australian Wheat Board expressing concerns about wheat importation and local grain supply. Concern about imported wheat: The author is worried that imported wheat is only suitable for feed mills. 8504.38ac This letter from K. Fitzgibbon to Mr. David Kennedy outlines several key issues for consideration ahead of the CEPA local agriculture conference: 8504.38ad The document is a letter from CEPA to MP J. W. Bourchier, highlighting three concerns. 8504.38ae This letter expresses concern from the association regarding the transfer of hen quotas out of North and Country Victoria. 8504.38af Notice of The Half-Yearly Conference is scheduled for Friday, 3rd December 1982 at 1:00 p.m. in Bendigo. 8504.38ag This document is a formal letter from CEPA to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Eric Kent. The letter is signed by K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary, and reflects the Association's concern for industry stability and desire for ongoing communication with the government. 8504.38ah The Victorian Egg Marketing Board is formally notified that four representatives from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria will attend the upcoming industry meeting scheduled for 23 September 1982. 8504.38ai This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Minister of Agriculture, highlighting urgent concerns about local grain storage for pig and poultry producers near Bendigo due to drought conditions. 8504.38aj The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association to the Minister of Agriculture, outlining key concerns and recommendations regarding the egg industry in Victoria: 8504.38ak The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria is renewing its affiliation with the Federal Council of Poultry Farmers' Associations of Australia for the 1982-83 period.A cheque for $300.00 is enclosed as the affiliation fee. 8504.38al This document is a formal letter from the secretary of CEPA to the manager of Crystal Egg Co. The association's executive met on July 27, 1982 and decided to request a written proposal from Crystal Industries regarding the future of the egg grading floor in Bendigo. 8504.38am The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria (Central Council) held a conference at City Hall, Bendigo on June 18, 1982.During the conference, the Association resolved to seek formal recognition with the Industrial Relations Board.Mr. J. D. Oakes was appointed as the Association's representative for any future negotiations with the Board.The letter communicates this decision to Mr. A. Dowling of the Industrial Relations Board, confirming Mr. Oakes's role and the Association's intent. 8504.38an This document is an application submitted by the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria seeking official recognition as an association under the Industrial Relations Act 1979. 8504.38ao The document is a formal notification sent to the Victorian Trades Hall Council regarding the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria's application for recognition under the Industrial Relations Act 1979. 8504.38ap This document is a formal notification from the Secretary of the Australian Workers Union regarding the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria's application for recognition under the Industrial Relations Act. 8504.38aq This document is a formal notification to the Victorian Hatcherymen's Society regarding the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria:The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria has applied for recognition as an Association under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 with the Industrial Relations Commission of Victoria.Mr. J. D. Oakes has been appointed as the Association's representative for this application. 8504.38ar This document is a formal notification to the Secretary of the Victorian Farmers Graziers Employers Association regarding an application for recognition by the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria. 8504.38as This document is a formal notification sent to the Victorian Employers' Federation regarding the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria's application for recognition under the Industrial Relations Act 1979. 8504.38at The document is a formal letter to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board's secretary addressing industry concerns raised by an association. 8504.38au This document is a formal request from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary, to the Director General of the Department of Agriculture. 8504.38av This document is a formal letter from CEPA to the Minister of Agriculture, advocating for changes to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. 8504.38aw Mr. David Kennedy is being formally invited to attend the CEPA's Annual Conference, scheduled for Friday, 18th June, 1982 at 1 p.m. at Bendigo City Hall. 8504.38ax The document is a notice regarding the upcoming annual meeting of the Egg Producers' Association of Victoria's Central Council. The annual meeting will be held at City Hall, Bendigo, on Friday, 18th June 1982 at 1:00 p.m. 8504.38ay The document is a formal letter from CEPA addressed to the General Manager of the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. The association expresses concern that it was not invited to a deputation meeting with the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. 8504.38az This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association, dated April 30, 1982, addressed to the Minister of Agriculture, Eric Kent. Request for Meeting:The Association is seeking a deputation (meeting) with the Minister at a convenient time and place. 8504.38aaa The document nominates candidates for the Producer Member position on the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, submitted by an association to the Minister of Agriculture. 8504.38aab To Consumer Affairs Council. Criticism of Government Reports. The Association believes the Committee of Inquiry's reports on egg marketing were biased and reflected the opinion of Mr. McArthur rather than the evidence presented.They claim the reports were shaped to fit the Minister for Agriculture's preferences, taking four months to find committee members who would deliver the desired outcome. 8504.38aac CEPA Central Council Half Yearly Conference Minutes Dec 1982 8504.38aad CEPA Central Council Annual Conference Minutes June 1982 8504.38aae Certificate of Recognition under the Industrial Relations Act 1979 8504.38aaf Handwritten latter to CEPA Secretary Joan Heard thankyou for "my apointment to the Egg Marketing Board" from Don Foster 8504.38aag Business paper for the CEPA Annual Conference Dec 1982egg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association

The document highlights the challenges faced by Mandurang South, a small rural school, in the face of government education reforms and potential closure. Mandurang South was considered an easy target for closure under new government 'quality provision' guidelines. Despite demonstrating a strong curriculum and experienced leadership, the school faced severe staffing reductions: from two teachers plus specialist support to just 1.4 teachers for 32 students. This would require one teacher to manage 31 children across seven grades in a single classroom, raising concerns about educational quality. Parents and teachers collaborated intensively to prepare a submission proving the school's quality, hoping to meet government criteria for survival. Some parents, including former students, expressed willingness to close or merge the school if educational standards could not be maintained, while others wanted to keep it open. The school community was holding a referendum to decide its stance for an upcoming taskforce meeting. Mandurang South and its neighboring school, Mandurang Primary, originated from a split in 1875 due to the distances children had to travel. The school has a rich history, with its original weatherboard building and a notable stand of century-old trees, making it a model for rural education and a point of local pride. The most likely option discussed was merging with Mandurang Primary, which would be ironic given their historical split over a century ago.Mandurang South's situation serves as a test case for the broader impact of educational 'rationalisation' policies on small rural schools. Mr. Balmer was Head Teacher in 1875. Heintervened to stop residents from cutting timber on school grounds, preserving a notable stand of eucalypts and conifers.The school grounds are recognized for their natural beauty, attracting visitors and providing students with daily exposure to native wildlife and nature-based activities. The school offers standard facilities (oval, courts, shelter) and unique curriculum elements like "bush cooking," making learning relevant to its rural setting. Mandurang South School is valued at $50,000–$70,000, but faces closure due to economic constraints and potential staff reductions.There is concern that closure could lead to further school consolidations in the Mandurang valley, as part of a broader government education reform. The possible closure is seen as a loss to the community’s heritage and educational landscape, with uncertainty about the future of other local schools.Schools searching for a Future. Series of photos and information about Mandurang Primary School No. 1628. Pictures by Lisa Honeychurch. Written by Owen Davies. This item contains the following documents: 8091.602a Part of Page 11, the Bendigo Advertiser Friday August 13 1993 8091.602b Part of Page 11, the Bendigo Advertiser Friday August 13 1993 8091.602c Black and White Photo of four kids playing cricket on the oval besides the school - Contact BHS for Details 8091.602d Black and White Photo of Grade Four student Gary Wilkins sitting under a pine tree, possibly reading - Contact BHS for Details 8091.602e Black and White Photo of Grade Four students "Bush Cooking" around a camp fire Left to Right: Travis Singe, Tristian Gillies, Gary Wilkins, Bill Riddell - Contact BHS for Details 8091.602f Black and White Photo Front of Mandurang South School - Contact the BHS for Details 8091.602g Black and White Photo Front of Mandurang South School - Contact the BHS for Details 8091.602h Black and White Photo Two men and three kids in front of the school sign. Left to Right: Brian Murdoch, Brian's daughter Ebony, John's son and daughter, Roger and Erin, and John Murdoch - Contact the BHS for Details 8091.602i Black and White Photo of Mrs Bess Coghill, the former Post Mistress at Mandurang South - Contact the BHS for Details 8091.602j Black and White Photo of the school sign - Contact the BHS for Detailsnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, mandurang south, primary school

This Article outlines the history, community role, and current challenges facing Muskerry East School, a rural Australian school. The school has existed on the same site since 1878, originally sharing a building with the Methodist church. The current weatherboard building was relocated in 1926 after the closure of Weston school. The school has experienced multiple closures due to low enrolment: from 1902–1922 and 1945–1951. Muskerry East is considered a true "neighborhood school" despite its remote location, with families like the Hicksons, Roulstons, Burkes, and Tuoheys attending for generations. The school serves as the central gathering place for the local farming community, especially for women who rely on school drop-offs and pick-ups for social interaction.It is now the only school remaining in a large area between Heathcote and Elmore, with others having closed. The Directorate of School Education is considering closing the school due to low enrolment (currently 15, projected 16–21), despite community guarantees of future students. Recent policy changes require at least 21 pupils for "non-remote" schools to remain open, putting Muskerry East at risk. The community feels the government has shifted requirements, making it harder for small schools to survive. Parents and community members are actively fighting to keep the school open, emphasizing its importance to local identity and cohesion.There is frustration that bureaucratic decisions may sever long-standing community ties and traditions. Muskerry East School stands as a symbol of rural resilience and community, now threatened by changing educational policies and declining rural populations.Schools searching for a Future. Series of photos and information about Muskeery East Primary School No. 2108. Pictures by Lisa Honeychurch. Written by Owen Davies. This item contains the following documents and Photos: 8091.604a Part of Page 11, the Bendigo Advertiser Friday August 20 1993 8091.604b Black and White Photo. Left to Right: Alma and Ron Hickson, Catherine Hamblin (attended 72 years ago), Beryl Roulston (husband was a student and both children attended the school), Joyce Moroney (student 69 years ago), Nancy Roulston, (Teacher) - Contact the BHS for details 8091.604c Black and White Photo. Left to Right: Beryl Roulston (husband was a student and both children attended the school), Joyce Moroney (student 69 years ago) - Contact the BHS for details 8091.604d Black and White Photo. Centenary Plaque (100 years of the school 9th Dec 1878 - Contact the BHS for details 8091.604e Black and White Photo. Joelene Morrissey (Grade 5) and Linda Hickson (Grade 4) - contact the BHS for details 8091.604f Black and White Photo. Ron Hickson (attended in 1927) and his grand children, L to R: Lauren Tuohey (Grade 4) Rowan Hickson (Grade 2) and Linda Hickson (Grade 5) - contact the BHS for details 8091.604g Black and White Photo. Catherine Hamblin (former pupil 72 years ago, when the school was in the old Methodist Church) - contact the BHS for details 8091.604h Black and White Photo. In the class room on the last day of school for the year 16 Dec 1993 - contact the BHS for details 8091.604i Black and White Photo. In front of the school, pupils, parents and community members - contact the BHS for detailsnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, primary school, muskerry east

The Federal Government has not released a promised study on the future of the Fortuna property, despite it being due by year-end. Steve Gibbons, Bendigo MHR, is campaigning against the sale of Fortuna and is seeking assurances that the ATSE mapping operation, which employs 150 people, will remain in Bendigo. Gibbons emphasizes the importance of these jobs and the operation's support for regional businesses, highlighting potential negative effects on the local economy if the operation is moved or closed. Gibbons urges Defence Minister John Moore to clarify the government's intentions for Fortuna and to inform the Bendigo public about the economic and employment implications.Pending Government Study:The government had previously indicated a study would be conducted to evaluate alternatives for the property's future, but Gibbons notes that time is running out and the study's findings have not been shared.Fortuna Article - "Fortuna sale not on: Gibbons" - The Weekender Dec 07 2009 This item contains the following: 11217.27a Part of page - Article "Fortuna sale not on: Gibbons"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, steve gibbons