From the collection of the Bower Bird Museum, Heywood.Heywood Hotel guest register, 1974. Heavy cardboard covers, green, tan suede spine and cover corners. 'LODGERS REGISTER', in gold on red, on spine.heywood hotel, administrative record, local record

Various newspaper clippings and local church records circa 1922 to 1999.

Glenelg Shire Council Plan 2009-2013. Full colour booklet. Matt, full-coloured card covers, shiny full colour pages. front cover: Cape Nelson Lighthouse, shire logo. Back cover: Shire logo, contacts.Front: 'Embracing the Future 2009-2013' Printed in whiteglenelg shire, administrative record, local government, planning, strategy

Ledger, hard cover, cloth bound in green, tan leather corners and spine. Dark red rectangle in centre of front cover, with 'POUNDKEEPER'S BOOK - TOWN OF PORTLAND' in silver print. White label on fly leaf with printer's details and a repeat order no. 'A34560' in pencillocal government, administrative record, town of portland, council records

The Nunawading Council has received a $16014 grant under the community employment program to employ two people for 26 weeks to index local historical records.The Nunawading Council has received a $16014 grant under the community employment program to employ two people for 26 weeks to index local historical recordscity of nunawading, nunawading historical society

Unknown context but was accompanying a range of ledgers and registers of local records. Likely used in a Tarnagulla church, home or government agency.Small bible, probably used in Tarnagulla area.religion

Nurse training at Mooroopna and Goulburn Valley Base Hospitals. Written to coincide with the final graduation in August 1991History of local nursing, with photographic records of those who passed throughhospital, books, history, local

A large green cloth paper wavy patterned covered Norman Bros., Leger Book with burgundy tape on the spine. The end papers are blue marbled paper and the edges of the pages are marble coloured.This blank book was used by the United Berry Growers Association of Victoria as written on the front cover in copperplate writing. Inside the book on page A are three brief entries indicating which pages to see detailed accounts. Throughout the rest of the book various expenditures are listed, for example on pp. 71 and 72 is a list of General Expenses A/c. The Leger was used as a Statement of Accounts including Printing and Stationery and for other statements too. There are also two Cash Books, one with green wavy patterned covers and one with black paper hardcovers. Both have CASH BOOK stickers on the front with the name United Berry Growers Association of Victoria on one and the other has the initials U.B.G.A written in copperplate black ink. They cover the accounting details from 1923 - 1946non-fictionThese blank books, a Ledger and two Cash Books were used by the United Berry Growers Association of Victoria to record the account details for Cash and Contra entries. Contra entries represent the deposits or withdrawals of cash from bank or vice versa. Contra indicates transactions that affect both cash and bank.account books, accounts, business accounts, business records, documents, account records, financial records

Lists libraries, local historical societies, council records and the Public Record Office with information on records held and access information.Lists libraries, local historical societies, council records and the Public Record Office with information on records held and access information.local history, city of whitehorse

SMALL BOOK BY PETER DONOVAN, TO ASSIST IN WRITING LOCAL HISTORY.HISTORY IN THE COMMUNIYT IS THRIVING. UNFORTUNATELY, SOME OF WHAT PASSES FOR POPULAR HISTORY IS ILL-INFORMED, UNCRITICAL AND UNRELECTIVE AT BES, AND SPURIOUS AT IT'S WORSElocal history, book, reference, history

A compilation of information regarding the murder of the stores keeper and his wife at Bulumwaal Victoria, taken from newspaper reports Police records and local history publications. Illustrated with photographs and sketches.law, crime

Produced by "Back To" Committee to record the local progressBlue cover, black printing, decorative surround on frontmooroopna shire of rodney, fruit growing, mooroopna hospital, irrigation, glover ian, rodney shire, shire of rodney, tatura

Various newsletters and local church records circa 1894 - 1969, including: Sunday School Anniversary Services programme, March 1894 Baptism card - Alice Sanders, August 1902 Collage of handwritten notes and newspaper clippings, 1898-1919 Photocopies of handwritten notes for historical walk - 5 pages Typewritten summary of early history of St. Paul's Church of England, Ringwood Handwritten notes and newspaper clippings on 10th birthday in 1962 of East Ringwood Holy Trinity Church of England Ladies' Guild 3779b Newspaper clipping - Lunch is on St. Paul's - Ringwood Mail 24 August 1994 (George Lawson)

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Directory of Addresses in Bendigo and surrounds This item includes the following document: 8672.34a The document is a 71-page scanned historical directory of the Bendigo district in Victoria, Australia. Rather than being a narrative document, it is an alphabetical directory listing residents, businesses, organisations, and localities. Because it is a scanned historical source, very little text can be extracted automatically, but the page images clearly show that it functions as a telephone or commercial directory for Bendigo and the surrounding district. The directory contains alphabetical listings of individuals and businesses, generally providing names, street addresses or localities, and telephone numbers where applicable. It covers Bendigo as well as numerous surrounding towns and communities, including places such as Benambra, Eaglehawk, Kangaroo Flat, Maiden Gully, White Hills, and many other regional localities. Throughout the directory are advertisements from a wide range of local businesses and organisations. These include insurance companies, banks, breweries, land agents, manufacturers, retailers, and other commercial enterprises that were operating in the region at the time. The advertisements provide valuable insight into the businesses and services available in Bendigo during the period in which the directory was published. Many pages also contain handwritten notes, coloured highlighting, underlining, and circled entries. These annotations suggest that the directory has been used as a working research document, with particular people, businesses, or addresses marked for reference or verification. The annotations add another layer of historical interest by indicating previous research activity within the directory. Overall, the document serves as a valuable historical resource for genealogical, local history, and community research. It provides a detailed snapshot of the Bendigo district's residents, businesses, and commercial activity at the time of publication, making it useful for tracing families, locating historical addresses, and studying the social and economic landscape of the region.bendigo, michele matthews collection, bendigo directory

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Interlectual Property Agreement This item includes the following document: 8672.33a The Student Researcher Deed is an agreement between The University of Melbourne and the student researcher, Ms Michelle Matthews, who is participating in a research project funded by Bendigo Bank Limited as an industry partner - contact BHS for detailsbendigo, michele matthews collection

Dr Michele Matthews has been a local and social historian for nearly three decades since she first used correspondence held by the then Bendigo City Council for her Honours thesis. She is an ardent advocate for the use of local history records to tell Victorian and Australian history from a grassroots perspective. Michele’s MA thesis, ‘A forgotten “Father” of Federation: Sir John Quick 1852‑1911’ (2003), and her PhD thesis, ‘Survivors, schemes, Samaritans and shareholders: the impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925‑1935’ (2007), both drew heavily on Bendigo and district records. Michele Matthews Collection: PHD Research - Bendigo Soldiers' Memorial Opening Booklet This item includes the following document: 8672.36a The document is a commemorative booklet produced for the opening of the Bendigo Soldiers' Memorial Hall (later the Soldiers' Memorial Institute) on 15 November 1921. It celebrates the completion of the memorial building, honours the service and sacrifice of Bendigo soldiers in the First World War, and outlines the role of the Returned Soldiers' Association (RSA) and associated community organisations. The booklet also includes the opening ceremony programme, photographs of officials, a concert programme, and advertisements from local businesses supporting returned servicemen. The opening message explains that the Memorial Hall was built by the citizens of Bendigo as a permanent tribute to local soldiers who served in the Great War. More than simply a meeting place, it was intended as a lasting monument to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and died, while also serving as a practical centre for returned servicemen. The building, erected at considerable public expense, was designed to stand as a reminder to future generations of the cost of freedom and the gratitude owed to those who served. The booklet describes the hall's extensive facilities, noting that its rooms were furnished through donations from patriotic organisations and comfort funds throughout Bendigo and Victoria. These included committee rooms, reading and writing rooms, billiard facilities, lounges, and a large public hall capable of seating approximately 500 people. Responsibility for maintaining and developing the building was entrusted to the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA), ensuring it remained a centre for veterans' welfare and community life. A detailed programme outlines the official opening ceremony. Events included the Governor of Victoria inspecting the guard of honour, speeches by civic and military leaders, the formal presentation of the hall keys, patriotic music performed by schoolchildren, and inspections of the building. The ceremony concluded with a band performance and afternoon tea, highlighting both the ceremonial significance of the occasion and the community's involvement in celebrating the new memorial. Several pages are devoted to the history and achievements of the Returned Soldiers' Association. Founded during the First World War to support wounded and returning servicemen, the Association expanded into a powerful advocacy organisation, helping veterans secure pensions, land settlement opportunities, employment, and other government entitlements. The booklet stresses that the League was non-political and non-sectarian, encouraging comradeship among former soldiers while protecting their interests and supporting their families. It also lists the office-bearers of the Bendigo branch and describes its ongoing welfare work. The publication also highlights the work of the Diggers' Business Association, established to promote businesses owned by returned servicemen and encourage the public to support them. Beyond commercial advocacy, the Association organised charitable fundraising events, concerts, exhibitions, and visits to returned soldiers' homes, demonstrating its commitment to both economic assistance and community service. The booklet praises its energetic leadership and encourages public support for its activities. In addition to historical information, the booklet contains photographs of prominent RSA officials and office-bearers, reflecting the leadership behind the memorial project and veterans' organisations in Bendigo. A programme for an evening concert performed by the Ballarat Diggers' Band illustrates the celebratory nature of the opening festivities, while numerous advertisements from local businesses—many owned by returned servicemen—show the strong connection between the memorial, the local economy, and post-war community rebuilding. Overall, the booklet serves both as a historical record of the opening of the Bendigo Soldiers' Memorial Hall and as a statement of the city's commitment to remembering the sacrifices of its servicemen. It reflects the broader post-war movement across Australia to create memorials that honoured the fallen while providing practical support, fellowship, and opportunities for returned soldiers as they reintegrated into civilian life.bendigo, michele matthews collection, rsl, soldiers' memorial institute