Indenture document number 10878, Vol 317 Folio 35044. Foolscap 4 pages including a map, dated 2nd September, 1936, between King Edward VIII (Crown land) and Monument Hill Consolidated (Bendigo) No Liability 'carrying on operations in the Parish of Sandhurst, to occupy and use the land demised as a site for machinery buildings and offices to be used in connexion with 'mining purposes' ' Document signed by Right Hon William Charles Arcedeckne, (Baron Huntingfield) and J. Stanistreet, Manager, affixed with the Common Seal of Monument Hill Consolidated (Bendigo) No Liability. Map drawn on dark buff paper, and fixed to document. Map shows lease 10878 in the Mining District of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo. N.Area 2.2.24 ( 2 acres, 2 roods, 24 perches ) Lease site on Rowan Street, bordered by Ophir Street. Coloured in purple on plan with small red area. On bottom: ' Note Red Areas Excised. Scale 4 chains to 1 inch, M.M. Var. 8 degrees 32' E. On lease site, New Chum Gully marked, W.B. House, and Permanent Occy. marked on red area. On last page ownership of lease details from 1937 to 1942.bendigo, mining, monument hill consolidated, common seal of monument hill consolidated, nell gwynne mine, south nell gwynne gold mining company, bendigo mine, ophir street, rowan street, mackenzie street.indenture vol 317 fol. 35044. j stanistreet.

Buff coloured map. On top of map 'plan of area applied for on lease no. 10423, under the mining leases regulations, by John G. Stanfield, mining district of Bendigo. Map shows lease coloured in red, see record 2205.821b for letter pertaining to map. Street on map: Rowan St., Shamrock St., Mackenzie Street, Old High St., High Street, Ophir Street, Booth Street.bendigo, business, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet

This business was owned by father and son, Henry Archibald Wilkinson and Samuel Ronald "Ron" Wilkinson. Henry (1882-1954) was born in Shepparton and died in Bendigo. He was married to Grace Hovendon in 1908. Samuel Ronald "Ron" (1914-1995), Henry's son, was married to Florence Jean McKerlie in 1937.Conditions of sale by private contract dated 23rd June, 1930 between R. Rigby (seller) and T. Trahair (buyer) for land situate 62 Ophir Street, Golden Square described in certificate of registration as residence area No. 31146, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 342 pounds 10 shillings.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Four page Mining lease No 3538 PP [private property] between Booth and Ophir street centred either side of Mackenzie St Bendigo dated 21st December 1897 issued to W J James of Bendigo. Among numerous stipulations of lease was the exemption of mining between 400 feet of the surface. One of five related documents. Unknown donor.bendigo, gold mining, w j james

David Lanyon undertook many aspects of mining progressing to become the underground boss of the New Chum United Mine. In 1894 he became a member of the Bendigo Stock exchange and a successful speculator. He then moved into a new home, "Raelwa" in Beech St., GoldenSquare. This substantial home was designed by architect, Mr William Beebe10563.3a David & Augusta Lanyon outside their (Miner's Cottage) home in Ophir Street, Bendigo. Later after his success with investments he built a home in Beech Street which he named "Reawla" after his village in Cornwall. 10563.3b photocopy of Mr. David Lanyon, who made a fortune speculating ion the Bendigo Mines From undated photographsdavid lanyon, reawla, miner's cottage

Pale blue waxed paper plan. Written on back of plan ' Monument Hill Battery site, area desired by Bendigo Mines (Nell Gwynne) for disposal of mullock. Plan shows Ophir Street, Rowan Street, Written on bottom RH corner 'Bendigo Mines Ltd., surface plan, vicinity Nell Gwynne Shaft, Scale 1" = 40' Magnetic north marked, sand dumps and contour lines.bendigo, business, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 10th January, 1948 between Mrs. E. L. Gunn (vendor) and Mr. K. C. Turner (purchaser). Property: land situate No. 90 Ophir Street corner Rowan street, Bendigo, at present occupied by Mr. Sharp as tenant, being allotment 20 section 22S Parish of Sandhurst City of Bendigo land described in right to occupy residence area No. 4873, together with 6 roomed weatherboard dwelling, all sundry outbuildings on said land, except any of such outbuildings belonging to the tenant. Price: 450 pounds. Attached 3 hand written notes and 1 typed detailing repairs done to the property.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

The Shamrock Mine was located close to the Bendigo Creek, near the former Golden Square Fire Brigade building. Nearest intersection Ophir and Old High Streets.Hand drawn plan on light tan paper. On top of Plan: Shamrock Shaft, scale 40 ft to 1 inch, 1911. Plan shows shaft and levels. Plan forms part of the Margaret Roberts Collection of mining records. bendigo, margaret roberts, gold, shamrock mine, shaft, 1911

This business was owned by father and son, Henry Archibald Wilkinson and Samuel Ronald "Ron" Wilkinson. Henry (1882-1954) was born in Shepparton and died in Bendigo. He was married to Grace Hovendon in 1908. Samuel Ronald "Ron" (1914-1995), Henry's son, was married to Florence Jean McKerlie in 1937.Conditions of sale by private contract dated 12th July, 1935 between J. Thompson (seller) and W.T. Treloar (buyer) for land situate corner Ophir and Rowan Streets, Bendigo being land described in certificate of registration as residence area No. Together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 325 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Collection of photographs of Bendigo homes with Cornish connections: a. ''Helston'' - home of Richard Jennsion at Long Gully (with separate Obit. Attached - faded (over-exposed?) photo of front/side of house; b. ''Reawla'' - front of wooden house with very prominent palm trees behind picket fence - annotation in writing: '' named after Cornish village (now gone)'' (meaning??); c. front/side photo of ''Fentongrove'' California Gully - former home of Richard Williams - has separate portrait of bearded gent - no name but presumably Richard Williams? D. front/side photo of former home of John Harvey, Golden Square on un-named street corner (accompanied by copy of head & shoulders portrait of Mr John Harvey (poor quality); e. ''Cambourne'', brick home of Ambrose Dunstan, Long Gully with heavily treed garden. Accompanied by a copy of poor quality (newspaper) photo of ''The late Mr A Dunstan (taken when he was Mayor)''; f. front of brick home ''St Leonards'', Don Street, home of Charles Perry; g. copy of photograph of David Lanyon and wife Augusta in front of their miners cottage, Ophir Street. Some printed detail re the couple attached to photo copy.bendigo, history, historical homes

Set of 6 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 22/5/1971. 1171.1 - Tram 33 at Sebastopol terminus, showing destination of Lydiard St. Nth, with Royal Mail Hotel in the background and three parked cars. Tram has "Twin Lakes" sign on front dash. 1171.2 - as for 1171.1 but taken from other side of tram, has hotel in part of photo. Shows arrangement of tram terminus signs on a pole in the background. 1171.3 - Tram 26 just after arrival at the Lydiard St. terminus, with passengers getting off and driver about to swap ends. Destination has been changed to Sebastopol. Has Lydiard St. shelter in the right edge of the photo. 1171.4 - as for 1171.3 - but with pole turned and looking back along street towards city. Shows the undulating nature of the street. 1171.5 - Tram 26 outbound in Albert St. for Sebastopol, crossing the street near Ophir St. Has a motor cyclist stopped for tram and shows tram stop on the west side of the road. 1171.6 - Tram 26, close up of tram at the Sebastopol terminus with two cars parked along side. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. Nth.1171.1 - "No. 33 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.2 - "No. 33 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.3 - "No. 26 at Lydiard St. North terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.4 - "No. 26 at Lydiard St. North terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.5 - "No. 26 crossing from left side of Albert St. Sebastopol to right side near Ophir St." and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.6 - No. 26 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. All slides have date stamp of "22 May 1971" in purple ink and Kodak developing date of "Jun 71M7" in red ink. tramways, trams, sebastopol, lydiard st nth, royal mail hotel, tram stops, tram 33, tram 26

Black And White Photograph of the Ophir Left Background. Torridon Middle. 253 mm X 202 mm Sh 243 Ships M - Rflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, ophir, torridon

Map:Part of Sandhurst City streets, showing west side of High St. between Ophir St. and View Place. Parish plan. Older unidentifiable map on the reverse side.map, bendigo, city streets, bendigo city streets, sandhurst city streets

Researched, written and designed by PMHPS members.The cover of the 2024 "Historic Port Melbourne - Dignitaries and Dreadnoughts" produced by members of the Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society focuses on visits to Port Melbourne by naval shipping and dignitaries including Royal ambassadors. hmas franklin, armed services - navy, shenandoah, koln, idzumo, yakumo, sawagiri, hamayuki, hms hood, hms delphi, duke of york, duchess of york, royal yacht ophir, hms renown, hmas australia, uss seattle, uss nevada, uss oklahoma, great white fleet, hmas canberra, hmas sydney, hmas yarra, piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - station pier, duke of gloucester, hms sussex, prince alfred, hmcss victoria, hmas lonsdale, hmas perth, anzac squadron, hms king george v

1970 National Bank painting reproduction Fitzroy Bar, at the junction of the creeks by G.F. Angas 1851 Below the picture title the words - Reproduced by the National Bank in 1970 from the lithograph by courtesy of Dr. E. Graeme Robertson , Melbourne .At the foot of the painting are the words Gold Washing and Fitzroy Ophir diggingspainting, watercolour, g.f. angas 1851/

Photograph. The Patricia Coles (nee McLean) Collection. Golden Square Football Club Committee 1935. Original committee. Copy of a black and white photograph of 14 men, 5 seated, posed outside a timber building. Named as follows : Standing from Left - Unknown, Joe Schotterlein (employed Bendigo Advertiser), Laurie Ryan (hairdresser Golden Square), Sam Rance, Tom Brasier (Constable, Golden Square Police), Tom Whitlock (storekeeper, the old premises still stands on corner of Ophir / McKenzie?), S. Rolls, Unknown, William George Turner (Bill) (Captain Golden Square Fire Brigade, Chairman for 2 years of Country Fire Authority, Golden Square ALP, died 8/11/1943 age 47). Seated: Herb Hamill (Secretary for many years), E. Jones (Jones Hay &? Corn store, Laurel St.), Dr E. W. Turner (President), Dr P. Goodman (Vice President), Tom McLean (Vice President, Hotelier United Kingdom Hotel Golden Square). The above are named in a letter dated 7 March 2013 from John Turner, son of Bill. ** Note: there is a discrepancy between Patricia Coles and John Turner re. Names of those seated. From John's letter: 'Dad always dreamed of a team in the Bendigo League. Called some influential citizens and called a meeting at GS Fire Brigade which resulted in team being formed. First coach Alan (Snodger) Arthur. First game v Kyneton at Golden Square on April 27 1935. Possibly won a game or two in 1935 + 1936. 1937 in the Four, and 1938 Premiers (under Ree? Ford).. .. The Annual Report 1935 shows - President - Dr E W Turner, Vice Presidents - Dr P Goodman, T McLean, J McCabe, J Potter, A ? Cook (MLA) J Dutton, S Nixon, W Matthews Committee - W Turner, F Wilson, L Ryan, T? Bond, T Whitlock, W Henderson, W White, J Christopher, J Schotterlein, S Rance. Player Reps - A Arthur (coach), R Lee, C Rowe, T McMahon, G Whiteside. Time Keeper - J Harper. Surgeons - Dr Turner, Dr Goodman. Dentist - Mr W Batchelder. Solicitor - Mr E Hynam. Auditor - J J Potter, E Hynam. Treasurer - Mr E Jones. Assist Sec - Constable Tom Brasier. Secretary - Herb Hammill.' See also Jim Evans article in Bendigo Advertiser, February 28 2013, a copy of which is included in the collection.clubs, football, golden square football club, golden square football club.

Yields information about tram operations and the street views on the Sebastopol line.Set of 4 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams on the Sebastopol line in Albert St. .1 - No. 35 outbound to Sebastopol, in Albert St passing Eclipse motors. .2 - No. 35 inbound near Ophir St about to cross Albert St with a grader alongside. .3 - ditto with the church in the background - Holy Trinity .4 - view looking along Skipton St with a large tree in the foreground.trams, tramways, sebastopol, albert st, ophir st, anglican church, skipton st, tram 35

Yields information about tram operations and the street views in the area of the crossing Albert St, Sebastopol.Photographs taken on 10/8/1971 by Campbell Duncan of No. 42 crossing Albert St, Sebastopol at Ophir St, with the destination of Lydiard St North. The person on the right hand side appears to be Bill Jessup.trams, tramways, albert st, sebastopol, ophir st, tram 42

Yields information about the traffic and appearance of Albert St Sebastopol during the 1950's and the buildings on either side of the street.Set of two black and white photographs of trams Photo possibly early 1950's of No. 27 travelling to Sebastopol in Albert St. .1 - crossing the roadway near Ophir St with the Trinity Church in the background. .2 - Tram at the Sebastopol Terminus with the new housing on the left side of the roadway and the Royal Mail Hotel. Both photos by Charles Craig trams, tramways, albert st, sebastopol, ophir st, tram 27

Yields information about the appearance of Albert St where the tram crossed at Ophir St, Sebastopol. Black and White photograph of a single trucker tram, with a Twin Lakes sign crossing Albert St, near Ophir St en route to Sebastopol. Shows the street scene at the time. Photo by Charles Craig - during 1971. trams, tramways, albert st, sebastopol, ophir st

Membership Register for the Ophir Lodge May 1859 to December 2010This object is significant because it records all members of this lodge from its consecration to its closure, listing freemasons in Ararat Victoria.Bound BookRegister /Ophir Lodge Ararat No 423/. Supplied by Evans Bros Bookbinders Next to Bath"s Hotel Lydiard Street Ballaaratararat, ophir lodge, lodge of ophir, membership register, members, freemasons, freemasons victoria

Associated with Burgoyne's winery (Mt Ophir)Photograph of Mt Ophir cellar and surrounding country side. Printed on photographic paper (sepia) on cardboard mountOn small board near centre of picture: "Burgoynes Australian Wine"mt ophir, burgoyne's winery, mount ophir

Black & white photograph, unframed but pasted to cardboard album page. A greetings postcard showing small scenes of the township, Mt Ophir vineyards, Garabaldi Mine, Swans and Great Southern Mine"The Season's Greetings From Rutherglen"mt ophir, garibaldi mine, great southern, winemaking, mining, gold mining, mount ophir

View across Mt Ophir vineyards to CellarsBlack & white photograph, unframed but pasted to pages of an album. Mt Ophir Vineyards, Rutherglen"Mt Ophir Vineyards Rutherglen"mt ophir, mount ophir, vineyards, winemaking

Black & white photograph, unframed but pasted to pages of an album. Mount Ophir Vineyards, Rutherglen"Mt Ophir Vineyards Rutherglen"mt ophir, mount ophir, vineyards

Centre section of building was built by the original owner, who was of Scottish decent. The two side sections were added by the Burgoynes (later owners), who were French. The different styles of architecture showing the influences of the owners origins.Photograph of Mt Ophir Cellars. The red brick building is in three sections. Five arched double doors. Arched windows. Ventilator on Roof. Pine tree in background. Car in front. mt ophir cellars, mt ophir winery, burgoynes winery

Booklet contains photographs of: THH the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York; Earl of Hopetoun, Governor General, and Countess; Commonwealth Ministry; The Royal Party at Government House Melbourne; TRH the Duke and Duchess Landing at St Kilda Pier; The Mayor of Melbourne Welcoming His Royal Highness at the entrance to the City; Procession Passing down Bourke Street; Presentation of War Medals to Victorian Soldiers; The Duke of York and his Staff; St Kilda and Prahran Arch; City Arch; Procession passing Princes Bridge; Opening Ceremony at First Federal Parliament; Citizens' Arch; Queen Victoria Arch; Royal Yacht Ophir; Warships Gromoboi (Russian) and Brooklyn (USA); German Arch; Chinese Arch; State School Fete at Exhibition Building; The University Commencement; Group of Fijian Constabulary; Laying Foundation Stone, Soldiers' Memorial Ballarat; Visit to South Star Gold Mine, Ballarat; Illuminations at Princes Bridge and Flinders Street Station; Illuminations at Parliament House and Treasury; Illuminations at Town Hall and City ArchGold coloured paper cover embossed and tied with gold thread. Contains 16 pages of cream coloured paper printed in black, some with blue decorative margins.Handwritten inscription on title page: 'For the Boy from Grandfather in memory of a very happy time we spent together May 1901'duke and duchess of cornwall and york, royal visits, 1901, opening of parliament, federation arch, st kilda and prahran arch, city arch, german arch, chinese arch

Menu card for a dinner for the Inauguration of the New Winery at Mt Ophir Vineyards on Thursday 4th February 1904On back of card: "J Gibbs"mount ophir, mt ophir winery, wineries, opening ceremonies