Two newspaper cuttings from the Bendigo Advertiser, no date. One cutting refers to the fourth annual meeting and mentions the officers re-elected. The second one mentions office bearers elected, and the success of their trading tables.Bendigo Advertiseressential services, red cross, ephemera, john jones collection - st paul's red cross circle, mrs e h pickford, mrs a l beischer, miss hobson, mrs f jones, mrs m webster, mrs w i jones, mrs a j secombe, mrs w webster, mrs e vains, mr w b murdock, mrs allot, mrs sanson, mrs smith, mrs b f pidgeon, mrs a w nankervis, mrs a e brown, mrs r wallace, mrs a m bush, miss wooltorton, miss w hobson, miss barbara marsh, mrs m jenkin, mrs wright, canon e h pickford, mr t hall, mrs k emonson, marea, bendigo advertiser

Rev. Edward Selwyn Chase (1864-1950), son of Canon Chase was Curate at St John's Anglican Church, Healesville 1895-1902. He then transferred to Yarraville Anglican Church 1902-1904.. In 1907 he became Vicar for the parish comprising the Anglican churches St Matthew, Panton Hill, Queenstown, Hurstbridge and Kinglake where he serrved for 18 years. This is a copy of the valedictory address given on the eve of his departure from the parish, 21 November 1925 and was signed on behalf of the parishioners by the secretaries and treasurers of each district. A copy of the address was reproduced in the Advertiser, Friday, December 4, 1925, p4 THE ADDRESS. (1925, December 4). Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. : 1922 - 1939), p. 4 (AFTERNOON). Retrieved November 23, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56659141Advertiser (Hurstbridge, Vic. : 1922 - 1939), Friday 4 December 1925, page 4 ________________________________________ THE ADDRESS. The following is a copy of the address : REV. EDWARD SELWYN CHASE. On the eve of your departure after 18 years of faithful service as Vicar of this parish, comprising the Anglican churches St. Matthew, Panton Hill, Queenstown Hurstbridge, and Kinglake, we, your parishioners and friends, united in one body, desire to express our heartfelt appreciation of your good works, both spiritual and social, during your long sojourn in this parish. Your generous aid and spiritual ad-i ministration have always been at the service of those in want or lying on beds of sickness. By relieving their necessities and soothing their afflictions you have earned our heartfelt gratitude. "That best portion of a good man's life, that little, nameless unremembered act of kindness and of love." --Wordsworth. You have always taken a practical interest in foreign and home missions, and your labor of love amongst our black brethren in Northern Australia, until your health was undermined, is typical of your sincerity in things that are "more excellent." "When we consider the deep interest you have taken in the welfare bf. our children, striving by precept and example to mould the characters of our future citizens, particularly may we mention the boy scouts, and religious instruction in our schools, we feel that we are greatly indebted to you. May we also be permitted to link with your name that of your worthy wife, Mrs Chase, whose earnest work as superintendent of the Sunday school and Ladies' Guild has learned our warmest approval. "As ye sow so shall ye reap." During your many years of Divine ministration you have shown your great love of God, King, and Empire, and as a citizen you have been exemplary in the discharge of your civil duties, and have always taken a keen interest in the progress of our district. We feel, therefore, that it is good for you to. know that your work among us has found appreciation throughout the parish, and even beyond, and we all join in wishing both you and Mrs Chase God speed and success in the work God has allotted you. May you enjoy good health and long be spared to labor in the Master's vineyard, for we have found you a workman approved by the Great Architect, that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth. "I know thy works and charity and service and faith, and thy patience and thy works, and the last be more than the first." On behalf of the combined churches of -the parish, and friends of the district, .we hereto affix our signatures. The address was signed on behalf of the parishioners by the secretaries and treasurers of each district.hurstbridge, kinglake, panton hil, queenstown, reverend edward selwyn chase, st andrews, st matthew's church

Legal document. On front 11th day of July, 1877. Mr. James Penistan to Mrs Anne Penistan. Land referred to: Allotment 10 of section 80. On bottom of front page : Thomas Crabbe, Solicitor, Sandhurst.bendigo, land sales, allot 10, sec 80

Document. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop. Legal papers. 1 - 1871 - Requisitions on the Title of Messrs O'Keefe Edward, Harney John & Hollow 1909 Edward, trustees for the time being of the St Patrick's Benefit Society. Registered under The Friendly Socys Act to Allot 7 of Sec 13C Sandhurst. Mentions Wolfe James and Wolfe Henry and Rymer John (Smith, Snaith?) (Solicitor). 2 - 1909 - Richardson James C/- Exchange Hotel, Pall Mall Bendigo. Accounts concerning Shelbourne property, sale of Barr Park, Doyle Mrs, re Kortum to Doyle, re transfer of licence Kortum Mr to you, re you, Thompson & Ors.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, o'keefe edward, harney john, hollow edward, st patricks benefit society, wolfe james, wolfe henry, rymer john smith /snaith, richardson james, doyle mrs, kortum mr, thompson & ors

Both images are associated with Ellie Campbell. James and Bridget Martin were early settlers at Spring Hill. All their children attended the Ballarat School of Mines..1) A black and white image of Spring Hill near Creswick, glued into a thick card with a gold gilt edge. .2) Martin family house at Subiaco Hill, Western Australia. Brick house built by Corby Statford Cambell, Elly Campbell's father. .1) Written in blue pen on front of photograph 'Spring Hill near Creswick - Victoria' Taped onto back 'Farmland allotted to James George Martin in c1849. He took his bride, Bridget Hyde (19 years old) by bullock dray from St James Church, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne to this new allotment - 10 children born there - William, Robert, Samuel, Elizabeth, Ellen, Emily, Mary (died 2 months old mother also died). J.G.M. moved to Ballarat - attended Dawson Street Baptist Church. Here he married a widow with 2 sons, Mrs ____. Her 2 sons were born, George and Charles (was in USA) . Children all attended School of Mines, Ballarat .2) On yellow sticky label with photo - "Family home Subiace Rd Subiac WA. Builtby Statford Campbell, Elly's fayher. Now Coppin St.ballarat school of mines, william martin, james martin, bridget martin, bridget hyde, samuel martin, elizabeth martin, ellen martin, mary martin, george martin, charles martin

Legal document: On front No. 29869, Mrs. C. Richards to the Commissioners of the State Savings Bank of Victoria, dated 21st Feb 1921, for amount of 250 pounds, for land 33 7/10 perches allotment 10, section 80, City of Bendigo.bendigo, land sales, allot 8, sec 80

gold rush era cottage, lost.Colour photo, 1850's Weatherboard cottage, Warrenheip St. (section 44, Allot.8A,9) formerly owned by Mrs Skelton, being demolished in 1996.buninyong, cottage, mrs. skelton

gold rush era cottage, lost.Colour photo, 1850's Weatherboard cottage, Warrenheip St. (section 44, Allot.8A,9) formerly owned by Mrs Skelton, being demolished in 1996. View from north.buninyong, cottage, mrs skelton

gold rush era cottage, lost.Colour photo, 1850's Weatherboard cottage, Warrenheip St. (section 44, Allot.8A,9) formerly owned by Mrs Skelton, being demolished in 1996. (close up, front)buninyong, cottage, mrs skelton

The Royal Mail Hotel was first recorded as a Hotel 1863 and it was noted as a Stage Coach Office for Cobb and Co in 1863 in the “Victorian Gazetteer”. The Hotel was located on Allot. 21 Sec. 2 on the corner of Peter and Alberts Streets, Golden Point, Blackwood. James Millyard was the first known Hotel Keeper. The Hotel was nearly destroyed by fire in 1878 when most of the shingle roof was burnt. The next recorded owner was Colin McLennan in 1879 until 1889. Frederick Cotton was owner from 1890 until1893. Mrs. Mary Linnehan was Hotel Keeper until 1899 when it was bought by William Byres (2nd). The Byres family owned and operated the Royal Mail Hotel, which was also a stage coach office in the early days. The Byres family had arrived in Australia in 1857 and were first recorded as having a house with sod walls and a calico roof and had a store. Mr. Byres had the hotel until his death in July 1913, and it was relicensed on December 31, 1913. From then on it was run by his wife, Annie Byres and her daughters as a Guest House where they took in guests and was classed as a Temperance Hotel until 1924.

The Cat No 8290 pre this is the Minute book related to "The Kangaroo Flat Soldiers Memorial fund project". These letters, documents, name lists, sketches, quotes all revolve around the project to build a Memorial. They are dated from 31.10.1917 to 12.4.1921. This also includes documentation to have a "War Trophy(s)" on the site. At this time in history Kangaroo Flat was part of the Marong Shire not Bendigo. .1) 1917. These two letters are addressed to Roderick Coutts who was the Secretary of the Memorial Committee. .2) 1918.These letters & documents are broken up into 14 groups (a - n) all re the Kangaroo Flat Memorial. (a) Shire of Marong x two dated 7.6.1918 & 4.10.1918. (b) J.B. Wilson Monumental Sculptures x three dated 2.5.1918 to 9.10.1918. (c) J. Harris Monumental and General Masons dated 6.5.1918. (d) P Finn & Co General Masons dated 21.5.1918. (e) W & R Quinn General Masons dated 21.5.1918. (f) A. M. Irwin Builder & Contractors x two dated 10.11.1918 & 18.11.1918. (g) Herbert Keck & Sons Nurseryman and Orchardist dated 18.9.1918. (h) Department of Public Works x three dated 13.5.1918 - 24.9.1918 - 27.9.1918. (i) Education Department Melbourne x six re State School No 981 Kangaroo Flat dated 6 .3.1918 to 29.8. 1918. (j) Letters x two re R Coutts dated 6.2.1918 & 4.3.1918. (k) Kangaroo Flat & District Soldiers Memorial Fund x one Coutts to Okey. (l) McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet Legal Managers & Accountants x one dated 5.12.1918. (m) Snowden, Neave & Demaine Solicitors & Co x two dated 24.1.1918 & 7.8.1918. (n) Auditors report x one dated 16.12.1918. .3) 1919. Letters x two from "Myr - Nong" Elsternwick to Mr Okey dated 19.3.1919 & 31.3.1919. .4) 1920. Letters x two from the "Prime Ministers Department & Australian Military Forces 3rd Military District" dated 4.3.1920 & 8.3.1920. .5) Six miscellaneous items, only one has a date. (a) Short note re a donation to the Memorial. (b)Price list for Soldiers Memorial works. (c) Sketch in pencil re "Cyclone Spring coil". (d) Letter in Pencil, has a date "Wed April 10th" regarding the final site of the Memorial either, a block of ground in front of the Methodist Church or a block of ground in front of State School. Both fronted the Main Road. Mrs Allen donated the block in front of the School, this offer was accepted. (e) Sketch plan in pencil and red ink showing a proposal of how the site would look with the Memorial on. (f) Two sections of paper pinned together, one in ink, one in pencil. The ink piece is name listed 1 - 65 and some names have notations written next to and is double sided. The notations are "Returned or Killed". The pencil listing has a list of 18 names with "Killed" next to. The other part has 45 names. On the rear of this one is some pencil notes, a sketch and re a meeting on "June 5th". .6) Newspaper cuttings x 2. one relates the site chosen for the Kangaroo Flat Soldiers Memorial being the block in front of the school and donated by Mrs Allen. The other relates to the Repatriation Commission and the costing of local Memorials. .7) War trophy documents & correspondence. (a & b) Dated 10th & 17th December 1918 re application for War trophies replied by the State Parliament House Melbourne. (c) Dated 24 the October 1919. From the Australian War Museum - Wool Exchange King Street Melbourne. (d & e) Dated 22.10.1919 & 8.10.1920. From the Victorian State Trophy Committee and State Parliament. (f) Dated 17th April 1921. From the Victorian State Trophy Committee re allotment of a War trophy. (g) Double sided correspondence with "V98a" at top details the process of allotting War trophies, the Committee, conditions, town size and what is allotted per size. Stamped in purple is "One Machinegun". .1) 1917.Two letters, white paper, ruled lines with black ink hand writing, dated 31.10.1917 & 5.12.1917, the October letter has pencil notes on the rear. .2) 1918. Twenty six letters, documents, quotes either hand written in black pen, pencil, black & purple typed, Business names re letter heads some with images dating from 24.1.1918 ot 30.12.1918. .3) 1919. Two letters all in black pen, one has two pages, both letters have same heading stamp at the top in purple. Dated 19.3.1919 & 31.3.1919. .4) 1920. Two letters typed in black, both have a letter head, dated 4.3.1920 & 8.3.1920. .5) Items. Six miscellaneous items, letter, lists, prices, sketches of the proposed memorial site. .6) Articles. Two Newspaper clippings, yellowed black print, one has been found being 18.4.1918. .7) War trophies. Seven letters and documents, six have a date relating to "War Trophies", black and purple print, dates are 17.2.1918 to 12.4.1921. Sizes vary from note pad size to Foolscap.brsl, smirsl, kfsmf, letters