Both photos were taken at Strathdale Park in Bendigo, one on 7.3.1999 & 12.3.2000 at the Annual Sandakan Commemoration Service. The first year it was held was in 1999, a memorial with names had been erected in the park. .1) The men in white shirts are Norm Smart and Jack Barnes. Refer Cat No's 8131.2P, 8040. .2) The two men are Jack Barnes and Jim Disken (James Cecil VX151742)Two colour photographs relating to the Bendigo RSL Sandakan commemoration. .1) Shows two men in white shirts with several others in the background park setting. .2) Shows two men standing in the park with a brick building in the background..1) On rear in blue pen, "Sandakan Commemoration Sund 7.3.1999". .2) On rear in blue pen, "Strathdale Park Bendigo Sandakan Commemoration service 12.03.2000 - L - R John K Barnes OAM Sec Bendigo RSL - Jim Disken. Both late of Kerang". brsl, smirsl, sandakan,

Belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson 418447 RAAF. Refer 1959 for his service history.Wood frame block with six (6) instruments, round shape set in the wood frame. The 6 instruments all different all represent a replica of a standard "sperry flight instrument panel". These parts were fitted to most RAF and RAAF aircraft. "M Matheson 87 Reservoir Road Strathdale Bendigo" (Label on rear).instruments, equipment, raaf

"K" Plaque from Sandakan Memorial at Crook Street, Strathdale. The sign was vandalised and this letter was found nearby. A new letter was installed on the memorial.Letter "K" - brass. Some traces of adhesive noted on rear of letter.memorials, sandakan

Photograph of a Lancaster bomber on a bombing mission. Bombs released by the aircraft are visible. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Photo, black & white, white border, aerial photograph of an aircraft dropping a stick of bombs over a target. Ground target partially visible through clouds.On back, handwritten in blue ink: "I.M. Davey Pres. C.W.A. Strathdale. 'Stick of bombs going down'".bombing run, photography, ww2

F.G. Davey - Front row, 3rd from the left. Photograph of Fred Davey and his Lancaster bomber crew. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.410533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Photo - Black & white, of a group of airmen in front of a Lancaster heavy bomber.On back, handwritten in blue ink "I.M. Davey Pres. Strathdale C.W.A." Handwritten in pencil "Lancaster. Fred and crew"lancaster, crew, raaf

Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service history. RAF Pocket Book 1937, AP 1081 Stamped inside cover M L MATHESON, 87 Reservoir Strathdale Bendigo 3550. Orange vinyl colour with inside pocket containing copy of appendix V Booklet.On Book Plate “M MATHESON”books reference, military history - airforce, raf

Document. State Funeral of Mr John Henry 'Jack' Lockett OAM, 22 January 1891 to 25 May 2002. Order of Service, Strathdale Community Centre YMCA Crook Street, Bendigo.Thursday 30 May 2002.document, memo, state funeral of jack lockett

Bendigo Performance of Victorian String Quartet - Bendigo Series (8 - 7 ie. 1987??) Concert 3. Strathdale Community Centre Program and separate page of Cvs of performers. Part of the Bendigo Musician Teacher Pilot Project ( a joint Ministry for the Arts and Ministry of Education initiative (described).

Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. Annual brass competitions, solos Saturday 25th May Bendigo City Hall. Brass bands Sunday 26th May Strathdale Community centre. Program $1.00. White cover with drawings of a lyra, the logo of the V.B.L. a French hornet and a trumpet. Eight pages.entertainment, music, bendigo competitions

Small booklet. Strathfieldsaye Brass presents: ''Concert 'n' Cabaret''. Strathdale Community Centre. Friday, December 1st, 1989. Musical Director: Mark W. Ford, Compere: Mal Meikle. Programme $1.00. Grey cover with red ribbon tiyng the pages. Logo of the Strathfieldsaye Brass at top centre.entertainment, music, strathfieldsaye brass

Small booklet. Strathfieldsaye Brass presents: ''An evening with Denis Walter'' in Concert 'n' Cabaret. Strathdale Community Centre. Friday, November 16th, 1990. musical Director: Mark Ford, Compere: Mal Meikle. Grey cover with red ribbon tying the pages. Logo of the Strathfieldsaye Brass at top centre.entertainment, music, strathfieldsaye brass

Typed booklet titled The National Council of Women Victoria Inc Bendigo Branch 50th Annual Report 1999. List of Office Bearers 1998 on page 2. Items mentioned are: Objectives, Office Bearers, President's Report, Secretary's Report, Organisations, Associates and 1998 Balance Sheet. On the back is an advertisement for Strathdale Word Processing.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women victoria inc bendigo branch 50th annual report 1999, gwen harvey, marie l lock, strathdale word processing, jill bruinier

Bendigo Competitions Society in conjunction with Bendigo Bands Group under V.B.L. patronage and rules. Brass band contest, Sunday 18th June 1989 at 9am at the Strathdale community centre. Adjudicators: Mr. Wilf Dyason, Mr. Arthur Withers and Mr. Ken MacDonald (A,B,C and D grades). Mr. Wayne Bowden (Junior/School and Unclassified. One page documententertainment, music, bendigo competitions

Bendigo Competitions Society in conjunction with Bendigo Bands Group under V.B.L. patronage and rules. Bendigo City Hall, Saturday 16th June 1990, solo and parties sections. Adjudicator: Mr. S. Sokolowski. Strathdale Community Centre, Sunday 17th June, brass band contest. Adjudicators: Mr. D, Trottman, Mr. K. Morgan, Mr. W. Dyason, Mr. S. Sokolowski. Four pages.entertainment, music, bendigo competitions

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Black / white photo postcard featuring an aircraft with RAAF markings.Printed in black below photo: DEFENCE SERIES No 140 "WACKETT" TRAINER: THIS STURDY TRAINER, DESIGNED AND BUILT IN AUSTRALIA IS NOW IN PRODUCTION FOR USE IN RAAF ELEMENTARY FLYING TRAINING SCHOOLS. Handwritten in blue in on back: Mrs I Davey Pres CWA Strathdalephotography, cards, raaf, training

.1) & .2) Copies of original photos - see Reg No 3899.3P. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details..1) Black / white photo of 2 men dressed in RAAF uniform standing in front of a building. .2) Black / white photo of 3 men dressed in RAAF uniform standing in front of a building..1) Handwritten in blue ink: Mrs J Davey Pres, Strathdale CWA. Fred on right in battle dress. Ted Forman (Navigator) on left). My husband Fred was a Flying Officer 410533 who won the DFC for 35 trips over occupied territory., photography, raaf

These 25 photographs of softball team and sports action were taken on Flag Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment (ASR) and the School of Military Survey (SMS), at Bendigo in circa 1977. This event was held at Beischer Park, Strathdale. The two RA Svy units took turns each year to host the event. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash softball, tennis, rifle shooting, touch football, tug-of-war and volleyball. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and snooker. See item 6025.15P for photos of golf, sailing, rifle shooting and squash teams and sports action taken on the day. This is a set of 25 photographs of softball team and sports action was taken on Flag Day, Army Survey Regiment (ASR) versus the School of Military Survey (SMS), at Bendigo in circa 1977. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The 35mm positive photographic proofs were scanned at 600 dpi. .1) & 2) - Photo, black & white, c1977, ASR Softball Team - L to R: Tracy (Beckwith) Phillips, unidentified, Gary Ames, Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, Verity Dixon. Front row L to R: Sue (Nilon) Marner, Chris (Modrow) Stewart, unidentified, Di Chalmers, Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1977, SMS Softball Team: unidentified participants. .4) & 5) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: unidentified participants. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action L to R: unidentified (x2), Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, Chris (Modrow) Stewart, unidentified (x3), Tracy (Beckwith) Phillips. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action L to R: unidentified, Di Chalmers. .8) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action background L to R: unidentified, Ian Belmont, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Chris Carter. .9) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action, Chris (Modrow) Stewart. .10) to 12) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: unidentified participants. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: L to R: unidentified (x3), Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .14) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: unidentified participants. .15) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: L to R: unidentified (x2), Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .16) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: L to R: Sue (Nilon) Marner, unidentified, Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith, unidentified. .17) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: unidentified participants, spectators L to R: unidentified, Peter Dew, Trevor Pearson, Alan Staley, Gavin Neilson, Ian Belmont, unidentified, Chris Carter. .18) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: unidentified participants and spectators. .19) & .20) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: unidentified participants, catcher Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .21) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action L to R: unidentified (x2), Chris (Modrow) Stewart, Tracy (Beckwith) Phillips, Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .22) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: unidentified participants. .23) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action L to R: Frank Lenane, Di Chalmers, Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith, Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, unidentified (x2). .24) & .25) - Photo, black & white, c1977, Softball action: unidentified participants..1P to .25P –No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, school of military survey, fortuna, asr, flag day

Three R.A.F Lancaster bombers preparing for take-off from an airfield during WWII. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.460533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Photo, black & white, of three aircraft on a runway preparing to take-off.On back, hand written in blue ink: "Mrs I. Davey Pres. Strathdale CWA. Lancasters ready for take-off. On back, - two stamps in purple ink: 1 "Certified by Central Press Photos Ltd. As passed by censor. Press and Censorship Bureau". 2 "Exclusive Central Press Photo. Made in England".lancasters, bombers, raaf

THE VINEYARDS OF BENDIGO IN 1864 - FROM THE BENDIGO ADVERTISER. 51 PAGES. Published by Holland House for the Bendigo District Winegrowers. Written on front page ' J.Evans,2003' THE VINEYARDS OF BENDIGO IN 1864. (2000) by "Our Special Correspondent'' Letters to the Bendigo Advertiser form 25th May to 28 July 1864. Re-arranged and annotated by Mike Butcher Copyright Mark Butcher (2000) First published by Holland House Publishing, Strathdale, Victoria Printed in Bendigo by Bendigo Modern Press 51 PAGES. Published by Holland House for the Bendigo and District Winegrowers Asscociation. This is an annotated edition of a series of seventeen articles that appeared in the Bendigo Advertiser, between 25 May and 28 July 1864, describing the vineyards around Bendigo.edited by Mike Butcherbendigo, hospital, vineyards and wine making., bendigo, vineyards, winegrowers, 1864

Bendigo Old Time Dance Club Inc. President F. Richter, Hon Secretary Mrs L.L. Taylor. Printed on yellow paper with green letters. Top right hand side: ticket No. 340. Under the heading on the left: thank you for attending this, our endorsed Bicentennial Old Time Ball held at Strathdale Community Centre, Bendigo Saturday, June 11th, 1988. Continuous dancing to music by Premiers Orchestra and Organist Leon McGlashen. Dancing 8 pm to 1.30 am. Sashes: four sections of Bicentennial Sashes, Matron, Junior Matron, Star and Belle. Best Lady - Best Gent. Prize for the Beau of the Ball. On the right hand side the Programme from: Foxtrot, Swing Waltz, Progressive Barn Dance, Lucille Waltz, Merrylin, Tracy Leigh, Tangoette, Le Gaye Waltz, Foxtrot M.C., Alpha, Gypsy Tap, Melba Blues, Twilight Waltz, Joyette, Dorothea, Carousel.entertainment, dance, bendigo old time dance club

White card. Red writing. Bendigo Senior High School Debutante Balls The Debutantes were presented to His Worship The Mayor of Bendigo Cr. M. Currie and Mrs. Currie at 9 p.m. Strathdale Community Centre Thursday and Friday June 25th and 26th, 1987. Thursday, June 25th Debutantes Partners Yvonne Bergameier, Geoff Campbell, Sonya Broadbent, Greg Lyon,, Leanne Cooper, Darren Curnow, Kylie Ennis, Jason Tully, Kerry Lukeis, Adrian Kalms, Siri Lill Mannes, Leigh Johns, Sally Morshead, Roy King, Jodi O'Shea, Scott Wilson, Ingrid Panknin, Gerald Honeychurch, Naomi Peacock, Graeme Beagley, Dale Rilen, Craig Swift. Chaperone Mrs. Norma Cook Master of Ceremonies Mr Colin Silk Announcers Mrs. Dianne Jakubans Mr. Brian Armstrong Tutors Mr. Peter Ellis Mrs. Mary Smith Flower Girls Prue & Bree Hamilton, Page boys Jarrod Keetelaar & Andrew Whalen Stage, Mrs. Esme Turner Pianist Mrs D Grotto. Friday, June 26th Debutantes Partners Rachel Baker Robert Musk Anita Blandford Tony Jinks Kerri Bond Richard Bishop Natalie Boromeo Scott Harbridge Alison Brown Brad Plant Brigitte Dole Mark Perini Gillian Dumont Tim Jenkyn Joanne Eames Craig Abbott Janelle Hester Andrew Cameron Angela Horne Jason McGregor Andrea Lee Luke Stow Michelle Lucas Adrian Lock Susan Martin John Maber Deanne Martin John McInerney Nicole Mattingley Warrick Higgins, Katherine Neil,l John Killcullen, Carmel Smith, David Robinson, Amanda Steen, Justin Stent, Sharon Tung, Jason Martin, Sueanne Walker, Darren Field. Presentation Dance The First Set of Quadrilles Commencing with a Grand March. The Ball Committee wish to thank you sincerely for your support. The proceeds will be donated to charity. We wish you all the best for the future and hope this occasion is one to remember. Neville Sharpe Norma Cook.person, individual, peter ellis oam

Bendigo Easter Fair Festival Program, 26-31 March, 1997. Festival Features, Evening of Art & Classical Music, Rotary Club of Bendigo. VicHealth Easter Fest, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation & Bendigo Community Health Services. Fine Food Fest. Free Stage. Free Evening Concert & Fireworks, Zaire. Torchlight Procession, sponsored by Prime TV & Coca Cola, Bendigo Market Place. Fireworks Spectacular, Sponsored by Bendigo Market Place & Prime TV. Street Fiesta, sponsored by Arts Victoria. Street Extravaganza, Coca Cola Carnival, Sponsored by Coca Cola. Star for a Day, Power Audio Visual & Prime Television. Handcraft Bazaar, Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst Art & Craft Market. Cosmopolitan Street Café, Arts Victoria. Awakening of the Dragon, Bendigo Chinese Association. Gala Parade, Prime Television & Coca Cola. Firewalking by the Australian Skeptics, Discovery Science & Technology Centre. Up In Flames, Discovery Science & Technology Centre. Barry Kenny's Country Roundup, Nadort Promotions. School's Day. Teddy Bear's Picnic, Dragon City Marshals. Fire Brigades Children's Carnival. Family Event, Bendigo Minister's Fellowship. Bendigo Easter Antique Fair. Historic Photographic Exhibition, Burt Sargent Circa 1900. Open Garden at Nanga Gnulle (''nanga nully''). A parade of Quilts, Strathdale Bendigo Quilters Inc. Tasting the Life, Gail Tavener Studio. Snakes Alive Dangerous Australians, BRIT. Y's Men's Club of Bendigo Book Fair, YMCA. Bendigo Camera Club, BRIT. Bendigo Woodcraft Exhibition, Woodturners Bendigo Inc. Autumn Bonsai, Bendigo Bonsai Club. Convocation, National Trust Bendigo. Arms & Collectables, Golden City Collectors Assoc. In. Rotary Art Show. Rotary Pottery Exhibition. Women's Vision For The Church, Provincial Council of Mothers Union. Historic Toorak House, Lioness Club of Golden City Bendigo. White Hills Cemetery. Bendigo Cemetery. Festival of Flowers, Craft & Garden, Bendigo Jockey Club. Shannons Corporation Motorfest, City Drive Through, Static Display, Motorkhana, Time Trial. Bendigo Bank Dragon Mile. Volkswagen Car Show, a part of the 28th National Bug-In. Repco Cycles, Australian Veteran Cycling Council Inc. Championships. Under 17 Australian Badminton Championships. Palm Sunday, Bendigo Symphony Orchestra. Way of the Cross, Bendigo's Combined Churches. The Easter Story, Kangfluca Music. Sunrise Church Service, Bendigo Ministers' Fellowship. Map of CBD Advertisements: Bendigo Easter Antique Fair. Austar. Bendigo Art Gallery. Bendigo Visitor Information Centre. Prime. Golden Dragon Museum Inc. Bendigo Heritage Tours. Discovery Science & Technology Centre Bendigo. Sponsors: Sandhurst Trustees, Prime, Vic Health, ABC Radio, Arts Victoria, Coca Cola, Events Bendigo, City Of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Community Health Services, Shannons., Morris Design PH 5448 8777Morris Designevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo easter fair festival program, 26-31 march, 1997. festival features, evening of art & classical music, easter fest, . fine food fest. free stage. free evening concert & fireworks. torchlight procession. fireworks spectacular, street fiesta, street extravaganza, coca cola carnival, star for a day, handcraft bazaar, art & craft market. cosmopolitan street café, awakening of the dragon. gala parade, firewalking australian skeptics, discovery science & technology centre. up in flames, barry kenny's country roundup, nadort promotions. school's day. teddy bear's picnic, fire brigades children's carnival. family event, bendigo minister's fellowship. antique fair. photographic exhibition, burt sargent circa 1900. open garden nanga gnulle a parade of quilts, strathdale bendigo quilters inc. tasting the life, gail tavener studio. snakes alive dangerous australians, brit. book fair, ymca. bendigo camera club, brit. bendigo woodcraft exhibition, woodturners bendigo inc. autumn bonsai, bendigo bonsai club. convocation, national trust bendigo. arms & collectables, golden city collectors assoc. art show. pottery exhibition. women's vision for the church, provincial council of mothers union. historic toorak house, lioness club. white hills cemetery. bendigo cemetery. festival of flowers, craft & garden, bendigo jockey club. motorfest, drive through, static display, motorkhana, time trial. dragon mile. volkswagen car show, national bug-in. repco cycles, australian veteran cycling council inc. championships. under 17 australian badminton championships. palm sunday, bendigo symphony orchestra. way of the cross, bendigo's combined churches. the easter story, kangfluca music. sunrise church service, bendigo ministers' fellowship. map of cbd advertisements: antique fair. golden dragon museum inc. bendigo heritage tours. discovery science & technology centre bendigo. sponsors: sandhurst trustees, vic health, abc radio, arts victoria, coca cola, events bendigo, city of greater bendigo, bendigo community health services, shannons., morris design. prime tv. austar. bendigo art gallery. bendigo visitor information centre. prime, victorian health promotion foundation, zaire, sponsored by bendigo market place & prime tv, sponsored by arts victoria, sponsored coca cola, power audio visual, rotary club of bendigo sandhurst, bendigo chinese association, y's men's club of bendigo

Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012.Bound, fourteen page 'sticky' photo album with yellow vinyl cover containing thirty six black and white commercially produced photographs capturing activities and events attended by Alec Sandner during his time as Councillor and Shire President with the Shire of Strathfieldsaye. Each photograph has handwritten annotation with details including date, event and people present. Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012.0135b Alec – planting a tree at / Flora Hill High School – Arbor Week / 12th April, 1984 0135c Alec – Michael John / May 7, 1984 0135d Mr Sinclair, Jeff Kennett, Michael John and Alec / inspecting Sinclair Foundry / May 17, 1984 0135e Alec – christening ‘Eugene Sandner’ scull / Bendigo rowing Club / Sunday, June 24, 1984 0135f Alec (standing) with Micahel John, / Andrew Peacock – Marisa D’Agnostina / Bendigo – Thursday August 2, 1984 0135g Bruce Reid, Alec, Jeff Kennett and Michael / John. Bendigo Wednesday August 8, 1984 0135h Mr Alan Hunt M.L.C, Michael John, Bill Ebery and alec / Sunday Sept 9, 1984 0135i t; Alec – Prue Sibree, Castlemaine, Oct . 84 m; Jeff Kennett, Alec and Bill Ebery / 1984 l; Belinda John, Mr Hunt, Alec & Bruce Reid 0135m Max Drechsler, Alec, David Wright / Statutory Meeting / Strathfieldsaye Shire Wed 7th August / 1985 0135n Wendy Drechsler, Helen / Statutory Meeting / Strathfieldsaye Shire / Wed 7th August / 1985 0135o Doug Stevenson, Alec, Joan Kirner, David Kennedy / Strathdale Community Centre / Thursday 8th August 1985 0135p Alec with members Bendigo Pony / Club – Spring Gully / Saturday 17th August 1985 0135q Alec / Opening Strathfield -/ saye bowling / Club / Sunday October 13, / 1985 0135r Honor Walters and Helen (President / Laura Clarke Auxiliary / Tuesday, October 29, 1985 0135s Mirridon Christmas Part 1985 / Aux. L to R Tilly Aston, Bendigo, Laura Clarke. / Mirr. Social Club, Strathfieldsaye, Huntly, Mc Ivor 0135t Alec presenting Atsuko Yajima / with spoons. / Bendigo Advertiser, Mon Jan 27, 1986 0135u Alec with Thomas / Bendigo Advertiser / Fri June 27, 1986 0135v Alec & Helen with / Emma Kelcher – Hannah Every / Flower Girls / Shire Presidents Ball / June 20, 1986 0135w Alec & Cr Ron Alexander, adressing (sic) / Public Meeting, Sat 19th July, 1986 0135x Alec, Wendy Drechsler & Helen / Red Cross Centre, July 1986 0135y t; Alec – Final Council Meeting / July 1987 0135z Alec – Merv Trimper / Shire of Strathfieldsaye / March 20, 1988 sandner collection, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, alec and helen sander