In 1853, Bendigo Miners protested against the 30 shilling miners licence the had to pay the government. They wore red ribbons to show their protest and shopkeepers hung red ribbons outside their premises in support. Thousands of miners signed a petition to Governor LaTrobe to no avail. A protest gathering in Pall Mall marched to the Government camp on Camp Hill but this was a peaceful event again to no real avail.Various documents. The topics are: 4029.1 Public donations and organised charities in Bendigo (1850's to 1900's by Carol Holsworth. 4029.2 The spirit of Bendigo R711 and the loco driver on the return trip from Bendigo by Rod Giri, also several photographs of the train. 4029.3 Diary of a new chum - Johnny Greenfield Gill. 4029.4 Family history by Pat Hocking. 4029.5 The story of the Gaylards as told by Ella Gaylard. 4029.6 Journalism- History first draft by Wayne Gregson. 4029.7 List of residents of Thistle Street, Bendigo approx. 1950's compiled by Cynthia Stringer. 4029.8 Sandhurst club history by David Cotton. 4029.9 Sandhurst boys centre compiled by Brian Dillon. 4029.10 Lily Street Walk 24/04/2018 notes by Jim Evans. 4029.11 Document - All things Bendigo, wine food and music fest. 4029.12 White Hills Sandhurst copies of maps and two pages of district directory1908. 4029.13 Draft report of interview with Noel Smith of 5 Summit Drive, Kennington. 4029.14 Three brothers from Scotland by Rae Alexander Anderson. Also, seven newspaper articles by James Lerk on William, Alexander Rae and John Rae. 4029.15 St. John Presbyterian church, Bendigo. Historical record. 4029.16 Journal of Thomas Llewellyn Raston. 4029.17 Recollections of Sandhurst in the 1850's - Joseph Anderson Panton, 22 segments from Panton manuscript by Terry Davidson. Also, a photographs of a portrait of Joseph Panton. 4029.18 Photocopy of letter of Chinese storekeepers, miners and residents to Joseph Anderson Panton esquire, resident warden of Bendigo dated August 28th, 1858, with transcription and the reply from Esquire Panton dated 29 August, 1858. 4029.19 View street reborn, tours of inspection ''welcome to View Street'' view Street properties part of stage 1 of the project: National Trust Chambers, Temperance Hall, Art Gallery Annexe, Trades Hall, Bendigo Regional Arts Centre, Bendigo Regional Performing Arts Centre, Dudley House. 4029.20 View Street early 1900's in between and now. From handwritten notes by Mr. Bob Carr written in 1989. The handwriting has been transcribed by Beverly Ellis. 4029.21 Transcription of ''Diary of a voyage to the colony of Victoria and back'' June1856-September 1858 by Charles Groves. 4029.22 Adelaide Vale historic homestead built by Cr. John Harney. Tour notes prepared by the Central Victorian Branch of the National Trust. 4029.23 Four pages essay titled Spanish Tomato Growers. 2440.29. Eight pages of notes compiled by Leonard Henderson title: Trade token issuers of Bendigo district. The issuers mentioned are: Grieve, Hodgson, Stead and Williams. 4029.25 City of Bendigo tourist promotion Committee. Eight pages document describing the formation of committee for the promotion of tourism in the City of Bendigo. 4029.26 Article ''The Birdman of Bendigo'' Bendigo Advertiser 17th January 1968 detailing the life of Mr. Redvers James Eddy. 4029.27 Speech presented by Miss Margaret Brennan on the occasion of the Drechsler family reunion, Sunday 5th April 1987. 4029.28 Robert Gray Ford - A man before his time! Talk by James Lerk to the Bendigo Historical Society 3 February 2006. 4029.29 Copy of an article from The Bendigonian Annual from November 16, 1910. The demand for good music, how a Bendigo firm has met it. The article is about the life of Oscar Flight. 4029.30 Five photocopies of the Bendigonian masthead showing the changes through the years, plus the notice of the final issue on April 8th, 1920. 4029.31 The red ribbon rebellion & the Bendigo petition, a proposal to commemorate a significant event in Bendigo. Also three different sizes poster for the August 26, 2016 re-enactment and two invitations to join the red ribbon agitation memorial. 4029.32 Two handwritten pages of notes on the red ribbon rebellion. 4029.33 Three pages of typewritten notes on the Creeth and Howie families. 4029.34 An Australian Edward Medallist - Joseph Davies honoured by Paul Street. 4029.35 A. H. Chisholm obituary. 4029.36 Catalogue auction sale of the entire collection of antique furniture, objects d'art etc of Mr. and Mrs S. Cragg. 4029.37 Two coloured photographs of Cherry Tree Hotel in Melbourne Road just north of Tuckerman's lane, Big Hill. Photos taken March 2000 by Joan Paynter. bendigo, red ribbon rebellion

Various documents in plastic folders. The topics are: 4028.1. The Myer story - articles on the history of the Myer family and business. 4028.2 The history of the Bendigo Railway and memoirs of early train travel by Bob Carr. 4028.3 Victorian history of railway and Bendigo, linking a state. 4028.4 A brief history of steam locomotives R711 and R766. 4028.5 Bendigo Advertiser article: coming of the railway with 4 photos. 4028.6 Celebrating 150 years of rail in Bendigo brochure plus postcard and Bendigo Railway Museum newsletter. 4028.7 Phoenix FM radio interview 13th September 2011. interviewer John Hall, guest: Garry Long, Convenor friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore rail trail. 4028.8 Mail by rail by Tom Luke and Railway history Leo Hogan. 4028.9 Document on the Red Ribbon Movement. 4028.10 Document - Sport in Bendigo in the early days. 4028.11 History of the Girton Church of England Girls' Grammar School with a list of prominent students. 4028.12 Bendigo's loss-Chinese secret society's gain? Talk given by Carol Holsworth. 4028.13 Document - Bendigo in the fifties. 4028.14 Jones, Miller & Co. history. 4028.15 Transcript of an audio tape by Cyril Michelsen, black and white photo and newspaper article. 4028.16 A garden history by Ken Maes. 4028.17 Document - Marsh and Scholten Coach builders. 4028.18 Notes from the diary of Thomas Ninnes, newspaper articles on the restoration of the Ninnes grave. 4028.19 Sandhurst 1853-54 The Southern world Rev. Robert Young. 4028.20 Correspondence from Cobb & Co. Royal Flying Doctor Service 1963 coach run and the 1963 coach run itinerary. 4028.21 Various newspaper clippings on Rosalind Park. 4028.22 Rosalind Park discovery walk brochure and heritage mosaic Rosalind Park lookout brochure. 4028.23 Camp Reserve, Rosalind Park, used and abused by James Lerk, also newspaper articles by James Lerk about Rosalind Park and various other documents relating to the Park. 4028.24 Rotary Club History - A bulletin from 1971 and two cards in the name of Albert Richardson. 4028.25 History Lives: Bendigo east's Anzac Avenue photographs and documents. 4028.26 Short biography of John Walker. 4028.27 Restoring our heritage - The Beehive story. 4028.28 Documents about the Bendigo Advertiser, including historical notes by Carol Holsworth and notes given in 2005 by Leanne Younes. 4028.29 Document - National Trust of Australia: City of Bendigo abattoirs (form, 47 Lansell Street. 4028.30 The Alexandra Fountain by Lucy Williams also newspaper clippings and a document from the RHSV. 4028.31 Newspaper clippings and correspondence on the demolition of the A.N.A. building.bendigo, businesses, buildings, heritage

Various documents in plastic folders. Topics are: 4027.1 Rocky Vale Villa in Maiden Gully built by William Beebe Snr, historical information and significance assessment. 4027.2 The powder magazines of Bendigo and Eaglehawk. Talk given by Ralph Birrell. 4027.3 Ralph Birrell obituary. 4027.4 Early Surveyors on the Bendigo goldfields 1852-1860 three pages essay by Ralph Birrell. 4027.5 History of Eaglehawk courthouse and log lock up with four photographs. 4027.6 Submission from the National Trust regarding Bendigo Pottery. 4027.7 Fistcuffs, Diamonds and Lace synopsis of a novel by Ann Rayner on the boxer Abednego Thompson after whom the name of the City of Bendigo is said (by same to be derived. 4027.8 Historical facts and dates on Bendigo by the Royal historical society of Victoria, Bendigo branch. 4027.9 Arcades of Bendigo, by Tom Luke. 4027.10 Benedict Branch family history with picture. Benedict invented a Miners Safety cage in 1883 and was awarded a medal, photos of the cage and medal included. 4027.11 Burke & Wills 150 years on pamphlet, Jim Evans newspaper article, notes and photos of the monument at the Bendigo cemetery. 4027.12 Marlborough House document on the history of this house. 4027.13 Codicil to the last will and testament of William Beebe of Inglewood Road, Sandhurst. 18th September 1891. 4027.14 Document outlining the life of Sister Jessie Aitken 4027.15 Document - W. Anderson and Sons business in Mitchell Street 'Fancy goods'' history of the family. 4027.16 Handwritten notes on Florence Anderson. 4027.17 Document family history of Hamlet Smart Appleby. 4027.18 Document - Amy Castles ''The Little Bendigonian singer'' 4027.19 Quentin Clifford (Cliff Binks words in remembrance, Bendigo Monday 23rd November 2015. 4027.20 Background report on Vahland drinking fountain, list of William Vahland buildings, copies of photos of Vahland descendants and two brochures celebrating Vahland. 4027.21 Blank invoice for the Taraxdale Brewing Co. of Golden Square - G. A. Pethard, manager.bendigo, buildings

65-page soft cover brown cover booklet 'Snippets of Bendigo History' by Edith Lunn Illustrated with colour and B&W photos including colour photos of the author on pages iii and 65 Brief biography of Edith Lunn on page iii. Born 1907 Foreword by Daryl McClure Sept 2008 Printed by BMP Sept 2008 - this edition 500 copies.Handwritten in pen on title page 'Donated to Specimen Cottage' bendigo history, edith lunn

Victoria Hill, accessed from Marong Road, was one of the richest areas on the Bendigo goldfields and was the beginning of reef mining as opposed to alluvial mining. Between 1853 and 1861 there were 16 claims registered on Victoria Hill. Between 1908 and 1910 it was the site of the world's deepest shaft (1365-1406 meters)Today it provides interpretive walks that include sites such as an open-cut mine (1850's), poppet head, quartz crushing battery (1930's) and the foundations of George Lancell's 180 mine. It is registered as a site of historical significance.Clear plastic cover spiral bound booklet of 25 pages. 'Victoria Hill'. A historical background of Victoria Hill and the surrounding area. A colour photo of a poppet head on front. Original story written by Albert Richardson in 1971. This is a revised edition by Philip Wilkin in 2012. Illustrated with colour and B&W photos. Pages 13 to 25 have been inadvertently inserted upside down. A single page A4 leaflet 'Victoria Hill Self Guided Tour' has been put inside after page 1Handwritten in ink on front page 'Donated to Specimen Cottage'victoria hill, gold mine

Water colour painting of the Chinese camp, framed under glass. Painted by Mr.John Hall. Missing from Specimen Cottage 8.12.22John Hallartwork, water colour, chinese