William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Two printed documents, attached. Front document 'The Naming of Bendigo, compiled by H. Biggs'; document details the founding of Bendigo, gold extraction history and the naming of Bendigo. Second document is a photocopy of an article in the 'Australian Ring, January February 1962' detailing the life of William Thompson 'Bendigo' 'who it is popularly believed but not proven, gave his name to Victoria's city, Bendigo.' Document contains an image of William Thompson, with fists up in boxing position, and his grave at St. Mary's Cemetery, Nottingham, which has a lion sculpture on top. abednego thompson, william thompson, bendigo, boxer

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)One page typed document, headed 'Bendigo - an Invented Word'. Document is typed on the back of a letter sent to Mr. Harold Curnow, Public Accountant, View Point Bendigo, 24th February 1970, from G.P. McGowan and Associates Pty Ltd. Albury. The document details the naming of Bendigo from the 'nickname' Bendigo, of the former Cornish miner, William Langdon. Langdon 'settled arguments with his fists and understandably got his nickname from William 'Bendigo' Thompson. Annotations in blue and red biro. On left hand side margin: ' If we want to delve a little deeper we only have to look at William Sanders/Sandbach ? ....? not reported in first one after Annals of Bendigo to see that Thomas Myers gave the name of Bendigo to the local man of punches ? and the nickname stuck. Thomas Myers came out to Australia on the same ship as Bendigo'. Annotation on bottom of page ' around the time gold was discovered', in red pen. 'Madron Register' on margin, left hand side. abednego thompson, william thompson, bendigo, boxer, naming of bendigo, thomas myers, harold curnow

''Bendigo-Cum-Sandhurst-Cum- Bendigo - The 'Bold Bendigo' Theory. Naming of Bendigo in a 9 page document (possibly one or more pages missing?) Unknown author and date. Detail of life and and times of William Adednego 'Bendigo' Thompson of Nottingham. Reference to poem of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1911) and quoted here in this document.bendigo, history, naming of bendigo, william adednego 'bendigo' thompson. sir arthur conan doyle, mr charles sherrard, mt.alexander run, bendigo creek, messers fenton and gibson, s.t. gill, commissioner's camp, sandhurst military college.

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Newspaper article, Bendigo Advertiser, Tuesday November 10th, 1964. 'New Theory on Bendigo's Name'. Newspaper is yellowed. Article discusses the possibility that Bendigo was named after an English racehorse. Sections of the text have been underlined in red pen.abednego thompson, william thompson, bendigo, boxer, naming of bendigo, racehorse

George Mackay was the Bendigo Advertiser's accomplished editor for decades and guided it to become one of the leading newspapers in regional Victoria. Born in 1860, George was absorbed from an early age in journalism, politics and cricket. His father, Angus, had acquired the Advertiser at the height of the gold rush, and as editor and proprietor transformed it from an embryonic publication to a journal of substance. After a comprehensive grounding at the paper, George became its editor in 1889. He was well equipped for the role. His expertise in history, politics and literature complemented his familiarity with the mining industry that remained crucial to Bendigo's prosperity.One A3 page on which are photocopied newspaper articles pertaining to the naming of Bendigo and the story of William (Bendigo) Thompson. First article on left hand side of page is a copy of a letter written to the 'Bendigo Advertiser' by George Mackay on 31st March, 193, regarding various theories on how Bendigo Creek and 'Bendigo' were named. Second article, in three sections, dated 28.3.3, relates the story of William Thompson, after whom Bendigo was allegedly named. No author attribution. Written in red pen, two crosses, within which is written 28.3.31, in pencil. B.A. written in script in pencil on top of article. 'Pugilist' is written in red pen underneath the article name 'Bendigo'bendigo, george mackay, william (bendigo) thompson

James Mouat's obituary: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/174256697. James claimed only a few days before his death in June 1893 that 'Bendigo was named after a bullock driver, Jack Langdon, to whom was given the name of 'Bendigo' because he was constantly talking about the pugilistic celebrity and also fancied he was a bit of a 'Bendigo' himself'. (Obituary 13 June, 1893) Two foolscap typed pages recounting James Mouat's recollections of how Bendigo was named. Pages have been taken from a lined journal. On top right hand corner of pages, '252' and '250', respectively. Typed recount has black and red pen alterations. On top of page '252' is typed 'James Mouat'. Author un-named. charles sherratt, jack langdon, james mouat, bendigo, picanniny creek, ravenswood run, mount alexander north run

Benjamin Heape and Richard Grice, with Charles Sherratt occupied a run of about 118,900 acres, called the Mount Alexander North Run. They set up their head station at what is now Lockwood South on the Bullock Creek and was in the centre of the run. ('Ravenswood Run 1839 - 2002', Rita Hull)One page photocopy of newspaper article 'Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney 1870 - 1907) Saturday 21st September, 1878, page 17: article headline ' Origin of the name Bendigo', regarding a letter from Mr. Grice stating that Bendigo was named by Tom Myers, Heap and Grice's overseer. ravenswood run, heape and grice, sherratt, bendigo, origin of bendigo name

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Front cover of forty-two page magazine: pink heading with 'Australian Ring' inscribed in black text. Jan-Feb 1962 and 2/6 in top right hand corner. Photo of two boxers fighting below title, which contains an article on William Thompson, listed on the front page as 'Bold Bendigo'. Article regarding William Thompson ' Did Boxer Give Name to Victorian City?' by James G. Harrison, President Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo and District Branch, on page 28 and 29, details Thompson's boxing story and allegedly, how his fighting name came to be the name of the city of Bendigo. The text is annotated in dark blue biro, refuting some of the claims made in it regarding the early days on the field, and particularly in relation to Tom Myers. Copy of article attached to foolscap lined paper, with brown adhesive tape, enclosed with magazine. On bottom of page 28, in pen, 'This is in conflict with Richard Grice's letters of the early 1840's. Thos Myers did not employ anyone. Myers worked for Heape and Grice who brought him out from England with them in 1839' ( arrow pointing to text where it is stated that a 'sailor abandoned his calling and followed him....after working for Myers for a year or two') Second annotation in right hand margin: ' An extraordinary confusion of facts! According to James Mouat, a reliable witness of the period, Thos Myers built Bendigo's hut (about early 1840) for Sherritt when he (Myers) was still Heape and Grice's overseer'.abednego thompson, william thompson, bendigo, boxer

Red and white covered booklet titled 'Naming Bendigo evolution of a city's identity 1836 - 1891. It has a sketch map of Bendigo and Golden Square in 1851. It has a number of photos of early paintings, postcards and objects. The Foreword is written by Cr Rod Campbell, Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo and the Introduction is written by Karen Quinlan, Director. The chapters are titled: Naming Bendigo evolution of a city's identity 1836 - 1891; The Gibson brothers soon renamed the run a popular choice in the 19th century; and to direct that the said place shall be called and known as Sandhurst; endeavoured to ascertain from what source, and at what time, the name of Bendigo arose: "The diggers...at Bendigo are recherché as to names;" and the Exhibition Checklist.event, exhibition, naming bendigo, naming bendigo - evolution of a city's identity 1836-1891, post office gallery, bendigo art galery, studio round, bambra, sandra bruce, karen quinlan, ian hill, national library of australia, city of greater bendigo, elaine harrington, vic lane, reg and judy macdonald, dennis o'hoy, sandhurst trustees, phil wilkins, darren wright, eaglehawk, eppalock, epsom, flora hill, golden square, kangaroo flat, strathfieldsaye, mount alexander run (north, or no 2 - ravenswood run

Bold Bendigo A romance of the open road. A story of a boxer named Bendigo (Abednego) 314 pages printed in Great Britain by Purnell and Sons Paulton Somerset England. Published by Sampson Low Marston & Co Ltd London Dark green hard cover. Possibly origial publicationPaul Herringbendigo, history, book, bendigo-history-naming of bendigo-boxing

Dudley House at 60 View St, Bendigo was built by builders, Gretchen and Cooper for the public Works Department in 1858-59. It was originally built for the district surveyor, Richard Larritt, who designed the Bendigo street layout. One of its earliest claims to fame was the hosting of world famous singer, Jenny Lind, in 1861, when she sang to raise money for charity.A nine page document theorizing the history behind the name of the Dudley House building. Written and presented by Terry Davidson.dudley house, view street, bruhn, serah bruhn

(a) Small form with details of ' Bendigo ' Thompson written on it. (b) Photocopy of newspaper articles relating to William Thompson 'Bendigo' the prize fighter. (c) Photocopy of an article relating to the life of William Thompson, who died 23/08/1880 and contains two photos - 1 of Bendigo and secondly his grave. (d) two copies of a typed letter sent by Eric N. Turner, 45 Brighton St., Nottingham, dated 18/09/1962. It relates to the life of William Thompson, known in the ring as Bendigo. (e) Newspaper article titled 'Was Bendigo called Castleton' dated 9/06/1960. In 1853 the Government gazette has an entry that Castleton was changed to Sandhurst. (f) A small newspaper article titled Abednigo named Bendigoperson, individual, bendigo thompson, william thompson, bendigo thompson, abednigo, castleton, naming of bendigo

16-page booklet 'The Wager of Ivy's Rump' or How Bendigo got its Name. A short story by O. Spaniel Murray Illustrated with B&W photos and sketches. Hand-aged artifact in limited edition - Copy No. 47 Author's real name is Dr R Blackhurst of BendigoSignature 'O. Spaniel Murray' written in ink inside front cover.naming of bendigo, william thompson

Notice from the Colonial Secretary's office proclaiming that from the 18th January 1853 Castleton would be known as Sandhurst.Colonial Secretary's Officegovernment, colonial secretary's office, castleton, sandhurst, naming of bendigo

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Photocopy, on parchment coloured paper, of two articles regarding how Bendigo was named. Top on page, underneath article: 'Note, refers to Thomas O'Callaghan, Commissioner of Police and also President of the RHSV'. Bottom article, a copy of a letter written to the Bendigo Advertiser by Henry Jackson, View Point, Bendigo on February 21st. 1899, titled 'How Bendigo was Named'. Top left hand corner of page '... unclear, please return to Jim Harrison' written in pencil.abednego thompson, william thompson, bendigo, boxer, thomas o'callaghan, henry jackson, naming of bendigo

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Two page flimsy document. Front page, handwritten record of racehorse 'Bendigo' runs from 1883 to 1885, from the Australian Turf Register. Document attached to letter written to Mrs. A. Rothacker, Serpentine, Vic. December 17th, 1968 and signed by Harold Curnow. Red text carbon copy, thanking Mrs. Rothacker for information regarding the racehorse 'Bendigo'.abednego thompson, william thompson, naming of bendigo, harold curnow, rothacker

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Trifold document, handwritten on blue paper: research related to William Abednego Thompson, born 11/10/1811, died 1880. abednego thompson, william thompson, naming of bendigo, harold curnow

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Two letters addressed to Harold Curnow from J. Hughes-Onslow, The Field, 8 Station Street, London, November 14, and December, 1968. First letter, two pages, regarding photograph of racehorse Bendigo. Second letter addresses the fact that the first letter 'may have gone surface mail or got held up in the Christmas rush'.. Attached to back of letters is a carbon copy (red text) of a letter sent to Mr. J. Hughes- Onslow, from Harold Curnow, December 13th. 1968, regarding the horse 'Bendigo' and its ownership. Curnow's letter copy is printed on the back of an advertising flyer 'Accountancy Practices For Sale'. Postcard attached behind letters addressed to Harold Curnow P.O. Box 96, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. from The Field, 8 Stratton Street, W.1. Handwritten on postcard ' 18 February. Any hope of a photograph of Bendigo?.abednego thompson, william thompson, naming of bendigo, harold curnow

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Red text carbon copy of letter sent to Lady N. Jackson, Great Posbrooke, Titchfield, Fareham, Hampshire, W.E. by Harold Curnow, December 20th, 1969. Letter details information regarding the racehorse 'Bendigo'. Harold discusses a photograph of an oil painting of the horse 'Bendigo' that Lady Jackson plans to send to him. abednego thompson, william thompson, naming of bendigo, harold curnow, lady jackson, racehorse

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Two letters: red text carbon copy of letter sent to Secretary, Victoria Racing Club, 418 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, February 17th, 1968 by Harold Curnow. Harold discusses the original print of the racehorse 'Bendigo', that he found 'between the pages of a set of old history books that belonged to my late maternal grandfather, John G. Sauerbray, of Bendigo'. Second letter from Victoria Racing Club, Melbourne to Mr. Harold Curnow, P.O. Box 96, Bendigo. Vic. regarding 'Bendigo' the racehorse and his inability to identify the horse in question. Written in pencil on fleft hand side: 'Question for B'go Ad?'abednego thompson, william thompson, naming of bendigo, harold curnow, racehorse

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)Three letters: red text carbon copy of letter sent by Harold Curnow to (a) The Jockey Club, Newmarket Suffolk England, November1st 1968 (2 letters) and (b) to Mr. B.W.R. Curling, Public Relations Officer, Joint Turf Authorities, 42 Portman Square, London., December 12th., 1968. Fourth letter address to Harold Curnow, Esq., Public Accountant, Colonial Mutual Building, View Point, Bendigo, with information on the racehorse 'Bendigo'. The lithograph of the racehorse 'Bendigo' is mentioned in the letter. One airmail envelope attached to above letter is addressed to Mr. Harold Curnow. Handwritten on back of airmail envelope in blue pen 'The Great Encyclopaedic Dictionary 1965, p 1573, racing calendar, official weekly publication of the Jockey Club and the National Hunt Committee, giving racing new, details of race meetings and future fixtures'. Written on bottom of envelope 'A.G. Doney, 200 Eaglehawk Rd, Long Gully, 32668.'abednego thompson, william thompson, naming of bendigo, harold curnow, racehorse

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)One page carbon copy on pale blue paper, of a letter addressed to Editor, 'The Field' 8 Stratton Street, London., from Harold Curnow, regarding the print of the racehorse 'Bendigo' that Harold Curnow plans to have photographed and sent to the Editor. Copy of letter is printed on the back of a form ' Remittance by Group Employer, Commonwealth of Australia'. abednego thompson, william thompson, naming of bendigo, harold curnow, racehorse

William Abednego Thompson (11 October 1811 – 23 August 1880), also known as Bendigo Thompson, was an English bare-knuckle boxer who won the heavyweight championship of England from James Burke on 12 February 1839.[3] He was inducted into The Ring magazine Hall of Fame in 1955, the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991[3] and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011. His nickname of "Bendigo" lives on in the name of a city and creek in Australia. (Wikipedia)One page letter from Nottingham Evening Post, Nottingham, to H. Marks, c/- Australia and New Zealand Bank Ltd., 15 Great Cumberland Place, London., 28th November, 1962, re 'enclosed of Bendigo' (presumably print of Bendigo, the racehorse) from Denison, Librarian. Written in pen on left hand side 'reply 2/12/62'.abednego thompson, william thompson, naming of bendigo, harold curnow, racehorse

Typed notes about a query about the name of Bendigo on the South Coast of Natal, South Africa.document, bendigo - natal, mr l bennetts, mr c c w johnn

A black and white photograph of adults and students. Group and names unknown. Bendigo August 1st, 1929. See 3320.100.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, photography, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, fashion, costume, clothing

Given the names of "Lansell & Adams" on the tickets this most likely after WW1 as names are Bendigo people.Art Union Trench Comforts Fund Raffle ticket No 751, yellowish paper, all type in blue print, ticket No's in black stamp, nothing on rear.Main Marking, "5 (Pounds) note, the gift of Mrs Horace Lansell"art union, tickets, trench comforts fund

Item relates to R T PHILLIPS VX113093 early in the CMF, refer Cat No 3239P for his service details.Small black & white portrait of an Australian Soldier wearing peaked cap, no rank evident. Rising Sun on his lapels & hat. The colour patch on his left shoulder is a square with a dividing line top right to bottom left. Dark on left, light on right. Photo is held in a simple tin frame painted gold.Small print at bottom: Photographic company name "Vincent Kelly - Bendigo"photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, military history-army

HMAS BENDIGO Sailor's Hat. White top, black rim, 3 names written inside crown, navy chin strap - 1 end stitched & 1 end pinned on with rusty safety pin. Name HMAS BENDIGO in gold lettering.“G V GRIFFITHS” “JAMES BURNS” “Coby Prigg”uniforms - navy, costume - male headwear