Typed notes on the Bendigo Valley. Notes include early Bendigo, gold discovery, The 'Dascombe' nugget of 332 ozs, proclamation of the Municipality of Sandhurst, First Mayor, Formation of the Bendigo and District Branch of the Royal Historical Society and their museum at Mechanic's Institute, Eaglehawk.document, memo, victoria hill, the bendigo valley, the 'dascombe' nugget, municipality of sandhurst 1855, city of sandhurst 1871, city of bendigo 1891, cr j h abbott, mr george lansell, the bendigo and district branch of the royal historical society of victoria, mechanic's institute eaglehawk

Contains full colour photographs of Australian - Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Bendigo, Valley Heights, Brisbane. Includes photo of a cable tram trailer and a Steam tram.Demonstrates production of calendars featuring Australian tram photographsWall Calendar - heavy card covers, 28 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2012" with a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use.tramways, melbourne, adelaide, sydney, brisbane, bendigo, valley heights, steam trams, cable trams

Black and white photo (copy) . Image shows poppet head centre, poppet heads visible in far background. Two mine chimneys and large mullock heaps. Mine road way in front. Unnamed site but possibly New Chum mine in foreground. Hill visible in background. Taken looking towards easterly direction over Bendigo valley.

black and white photo : View from Foggitt Jones looking towards Bendigo 1930. Houses in foreground, poppet head left side mullock heap behind, Bendigo valley in background. (Situated in the Wade Street -Maple Street area of Golden Square. EST 1910)Sacred Heart Cathedral and St Paul's Catedral can been seen in the distance. Physical description: unmounted black and white photo.Edwin G Adamson, A>R>P>S Charters House, 165 Collins St, Melbourne, Tel. F 6330organization, business, small goods

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection, Vol Vii, No. 2 ca. Nov 1981. Short article on ''History of D Danson & Sons'' Kangaroo Flat 1934- 1948, tomato products. (''Bendigo Valley Products'' and ''Bendigo Best'')Included is a page showing documents from Albion Brewery signed Miss K Sullivan - Bot .of J Steward dated 1.10.1896 and Kent Brewery 18.6.1907.

Black and white photo: landscape view of Bendigo valley looking towards One Tree Hill in distance. Great Extended Hustlers timber mine buildings, chimney and poppet head in foreground, trees middle ground, One Tree Hill in background. On back 'Mng10' In pencil - 'Great Extended Hustlers Freehold looking south, Moore St., just north of mine'. James Lerk ' From Hustlers Hill looking over Bendigo to One Tree Hill' late 19C, early 20C ?bendigo, gold mining, great extended hustlers, great extended hustlers mine, mining, one tree hill, camp hill primary school

"Mr D. Danson is one of the leaders of the industry around Bendigo. His property is at Kangaroo Flat, and besides being a grower, he has a factory for the manufacture of pulp and tomato sauce. Mr Danson was engaged in dairying in the Gippsland hill country at Thorpdale, but 14 years ago went to Kangaroo Flat with the object of being near a big centre where there were better facilities for the education and employment of his family. He converted the property of 20 acres at Kangaroo Flat into a dairy farm and established a milk round at Bendigo. The limited area, however, proved a drawback, and attention then was given to tomato growing. After having concentrated on the production side, he installed a plant for the treatment of his own tomatoes, and those of other growers. The fruit is converted into pulp and tomato sauce, for which a good demand is being experienced, orders for pulp being received from New South Wales and Queensland." https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/223202556?searchTerm=D%20Danson%20tomato%20sauce10934.32a: A small, aged sheet of brown paper with two clean punch holes on the left side. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Bendigo Valley Tomato Sauce bought of D. Danson & Sons, Kangaroo Flat - Bendigo. Sauce and Pulp manufacturers. The receipt is handwritten in grey lead pencil. Dated 5 Sep 1938. Below the header is neat, ruled lines for listing items with prices listed in British Pounds, totaling 13 pounds 16 shillings. In the bottom left corner, a bright red 24 is printed. There is also a Victorian 2 pence stamp duty stamp printed in yellow ink. 10934.32b: A small, aged sheet of brown paper with two clean punch holes on the left side. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Bendigo Valley Tomato Sauce bought of D. Danson & Sons, Kangaroo Flat - Bendigo. Sauce and Pulp manufacturers. The receipt is handwritten in grey lead pencil. Dated 12 Dec 1938. Below the header is neat, ruled lines for listing items with prices listed in British Pounds, totaling 8 pounds 8 shillings and 3 pence. In the bottom left corner, a bright red 4 is printed. There is also a Victorian 2 pence stamp duty stamp printed in yellow ink. 10934.32c: A small sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Bendigo Valley Tomato Sauce bought of D. Danson & Sons, Kangaroo Flat - Bendigo. Sauce and Pulp manufacturers. The receipt is handwritten in grey lead pencil. Dated 21 July 1938. Below the header is neat, ruled lines in red ink for listing items with prices listed in British Pounds, totaling 12 pounds 3 shillings and 9 pence. There is also a Victorian 2 pence stamp duty stamp printed in yellow ink. 10934.32d: A small, aged sheet of brown paper with two clean punch holes on the left side. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Bendigo Valley Tomato Sauce bought of D. Danson & Sons, Kangaroo Flat - Bendigo. Sauce and Pulp manufacturers. The receipt is handwritten in grey lead pencil. Dated 25 Feb 1939. Below the header is neat, ruled lines for listing items. In the bottom left corner, a bright red 16 is printed. The receipt is crossed out in red ink with a credit notation. 10934.32e: A small, aged sheet of brown paper with two clean punch holes on the left side. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Bendigo Valley Tomato Sauce bought of D. Danson & Sons, Kangaroo Flat - Bendigo. Sauce and Pulp manufacturers. The receipt is handwritten in grey lead pencil. Dated 26 April 1939. Below the header is neat, ruled lines for listing items and their price totaling 31 pounds, 9 shillings and 4 pence. In the bottom left corner, a bright red 24 is printed. The receipt is crossed out in pencil. 10934.32f: A small sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Bendigo Valley Tomato Sauce bought of D. Danson & Sons, Kangaroo Flat - Bendigo. Sauce and Pulp manufacturers. The receipt is handwritten in grey lead pencil. Dated 25 Feb 1939. Below the header is neat, ruled lines in red ink for listing items with prices listed in British Pounds, totaling 18 pounds 1 shillings and 11 pence. The receipt is crossed out in red ink.d danson & sons, bendigo valley tomato sauce, ac morton

DVD. Trains. Three Discs. a. Staem Rail Victoria. b. Bendigo includes Diamond Valley. c. Railways Changing 86's.

Agenda for Regional Branch Day 8 October 1996, Regional Reports from Ballarat, Central Gippsland, Geelong Branch, Murray Valley and Bendigo Branch. Also a Regional Branch Day Report.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch regional branch day, mavis carne, gwen harvey, may price

Deed of Covenant between Mr. J.B. Davies to T. Luxton Esq., dated 5 August 1892. Pale blue two page document between John Bartlett Davies of Happy Valley Bendigo formerly called Sandhurst, gentleman, land registered in Office of Titles number 101598.cottage, miners, j.b. davies, happy valley road, thomas luxton, bendigo, sandhurst, deed of covenant

William Rae (1823-1887) was born into a farming family in Scotland and came to Australia in i852. After coming to the Bendigo area, he established a puddling machine in American Gully. He then bought a claim on the Victoria reef and was quite successful. Subsequently he bought a steam engine and three batteries to begin crushing quartz. This was such a boon that he moved to a more convenient location in Happy Valley, where he set up a crushing battery with 35 heads.Sketch of a crushing works. Printed underneath is: Wm. Rae's Crushing Works, Happy Valley, Bendigo. Written on the back is: Happy Valley Rd. South side below Wells St. Picture shows a crushing works building with a tall chimney and some smaller outbuildings. On the hill in the background are poppet legs, other mine structures and some trees. There are heaps of mullock and in the foreground are a number of people.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - wm rae crushing works, george ellis

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, February 7, 2005. Long load: truckie Eric Finch hauls a load of logs to the Williamson's Box factory in Happy Valley Road, Bendigo West, in the early 1950s. This photograph was taken in Union Street, Bendigo West.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Letter dated Oct 5/66 mentioning that at a meeting it was resolved that the Court be shifted from the present place to the Camp Hotel Eaglehawk. The reasons that it was more central and that it would save 5/- per meeting which they paid as rent and requested that at the next meeting be good enough to sanction the removal. Signed Chas Letheh? Court Seal: Court Happy Valley Bendigo A.O.F. 3544 Eaglehawk. A to H folded together along on edge.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court happy valley, camp hotel, chas letheh?

The house was designed in 1924 by Harold Desbrowe Anneal and described as ahead of its time. Born in Happy Valley, Bendigo, Victoria in 1865, Desbrowe Annear was the elder son of James Annear, mining contractor, and Eliza Ann (née Hawkins). In 1883, Desbrowe-Annear was articled to Melbourne architect William Salway and during this time his interest and knowledge of architecture grew extensively. In 1889 he chose to pursue a practice of his own having already received recognition for his architectural sketches and papers delivered to the Victorian Institute of Architects. Source Wikipedia.Letter from National Trust to new owner re the Design of the House and its importance.history, national trust bendigo collection, bendigo, harold desbrowe anneal

Account/receipt written on the back of a piece of memo paper with the Court Happy Valley name and logo on the back. Dated 19/10/86. Dr. To Court Happy Valley 3544. To Surgeons Fees Year ending Sept 30 1886. Surgeons Fees J. Stephens 4 Quarters £1.2.0 and ? Fisher 4 Quarters £1.2.0. Total £2.4.0. Settled 3/12/86 signed E. Richards. In the bottom left corner is a round impression:- Court Happy Valley. Bendigo and in the centre:- A.O. F. 3544 Eaglehawk.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - account/receipt, court king of the forest, court happy valley 3544, j stephens, ? fisher, e richards

Copy of photo: image shows substnatial building in foreground, large chimney on Lh side. Trees in gully in background, in distance poppet heads and mine workings. Printed on bottom of photo: Wm. Rae, Crushing Works, Happy Valley Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. On back of photo written in blue biro: Rae's 35 hd. Crushing battery, Victoria Hill in background, Wm. Rae's early home - top right. Courtesy Mr. Rae Anderson, 133 McKenzie St. Bendigo ( grandson Mr. A. Rae ) On RH side ' A. Richardson 29 Harrison St, Bendigo.bendigo, mining, rae's crushing works, mining, happy valley road, wm. rae, crushing works, bendigo, sandhurst

Maori's Crown (The Contender Imp P 1.54.0 - Maori Mara Vic Tr 2.9.2 (Bravado Hanover)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1995 (9th Foal). Breeder/Owner: R McD Healy & Co Pty Ltd. Trainer R McD Healy. Maori's Crown raced from 1998 (2yo) through to 2001 (5yo). Career: 8 wins 1 second 5 thirds 32 starts $57,060 2.06.2 Winning Drivers: BR Gath (4) BR Healy (3) MN Wishart (1). Won on 4 Tracks: Moonee Valley (5) Bendigo (1) Maryborough (1) Ballarat (1)1998 Vancleve Trophy for 2yo Trotting Filly of the Year won by Maori's Crown. 2yo Season record: 5 wins 0 seconds 1 third 6 starts $44,150 2.6.2 Edgar Tatlow Memorial 2yo Trotters / Heat & Final Vicbred Super Series 2yo Trotters / Heat Breeders Crown 2yo Trotters (3rd in Final.Globe shaped1998 / Australian Harness Racing Award / Vancleve Trophy / 2yo trotter of the year / Maori's Crowntrophy, 1998, trotter, maoris crown, vancleve trophy, australian harness racing award, ric healy, br healy, bryan healy, br gath, brian gath, b gath, r healy, b healy, r mcd healy

Maori's Crown (The Contender Imp P 1.54.0 - Maori Mara Vic Tr 2.9.2 (Bravado Hanover)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1995 (9th Foal). Breeder/Owner: R McD Healy & Co Pty Ltd. Trainer: R McD Healy. Maori's Crown raced from 1998 (2yo) through to 2001 (5yo). Career: 8 wins 1 second 5 thirds 32 starts $57,060 2.06.2 Winning Drivers: BR Gath (4) BR Healy (3) MN Wishart (1). Won on 4 Tracks: Moonee Valley (5) Bendigo (1) Maryborough (1) Ballarat (1)Maori's Crown won the 1998 Vicbred Super Series Final 2yo Trotters at Moonee Valley over 1940m at a mile rate of 2.10.7. Driven by BR Gath. Defeating Claes 2nd and Mad Azz 3rd.Gold and Silver Trophy on a Wooden BaseVicbred / Super Series / Final / 2yo Trotters / Moonee Valley / Saturday 11 July 1998 / Won bytrotting, maoris crown, moonee valley, vicbred super series, 1998, ric healy, r healy, br healy, bryan healy, br gath, brian gath, b gath, b healy, r mcd healy

Maori's Crown (The Contender Imp P 1.54.0 - Maori Mara Vic Tr 2.9.2 (Bravado Hanover)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1995 (9th Foal). Breeder/Owner: R McD Healy & Co Pty Ltd. Trainer R McD Healy. Maori's Crown raced from 1998 (2yo) through to 2001 (5yo). Career: 8 wins 1 second 5 thirds 32 starts $57,060 2.06.2 Winning Drivers: BR Gath (4) BR Healy (3) MN Wishart (1). Won on 4 Tracks: Moonee Valley (5) Bendigo (1) Maryborough (1) Ballarat (1)Maori's Crown won the 1998 Edgar Tatlow Memorial 2yo Trotters at Moonee Valley over 1940m at a mile rate of 2.06.3. Driven by BR Gath. Defeating Heza Joule 2nd and Kellybrooke 3rd.Glass plaqueVicbred /Edgar Tatlow Memorial / 2yo Trotters / Moonee Valley 23 May 1998 / Won by / Harness Racing Victoria Designed and Handcrafted / in Australia by / Renown Silverwaretrotting, edgar tatlow, moonee valley, 1998, ric healy, r healy, br gath, brian gath, br healy, bryan healy, b gath, b healy, r mcd healy

Account/receipt written on memorandum paper from A.O.F., B.U.D. Court Happy Valley No. 3544 and dated Oct 10 1890. Paper has logo at the top left side. I beg to forward account of Surgeons fees for 12 months ending Sept 30 1890 as under Court King of the Forest. Dr. To Court happy Valley. To Bro J. Stephens 4 Quarters @ 5/6 £1.2.0. To Bro H. Fisher 4 Quarters @ 5/6 £1.2.0. total £2.4.0. An early reply will oblige. Yours Fraternally E. Richards. Sec. Paid 31/10/90 and signed E. Richards. Has an impression stamp in the bottom left corner. Court Happy Valley Bendigo and in the Centre - A.O.F. 3544 Eaglehawk.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - account/receipt, aof bud court happy valley no 3544, court king of the forest, mr w rowe, j stephens, h fisher, e richards

Sumthingaboutmaori (Pine Chip Imp Tr 1.51.0 - Maori Princess Vic Tr 2.45 (Entrepreneur)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1998 (4th Foal). Breder/Owner: R McD Healy. Trainer BR Healy. Sumthingaboutmaori raced from 2001 (2yo) through to 2006 (7yo). Career: 31 wins 8 seconds 8 thirds 75 starts $461,499 2.00.9 Winning Drivers: Gavin Lang (26) BR Healy (3) DK Douglas (1) JJ Caldow (1). Won on 9 Tracks: Moonee Valley (10) Bendigo (5) Maryborough (5) Kilmore (3) Geelong (3) Shepparton (2) Cranbourne (1) Horsham (1) Globe Derby SA (1)2000-2001 Victorian Square Trotters Association 2yo Trotter of the Year Trophy won by Sumthingaboutmaori. 2yo Season record 4 wins 1 second 2 thirds 8 starts $14,505 2.05.4Glass plaqueVictorian Square Trotters Association 2000-2001 / 2yo Trotter of the Year / Winner / Sumthingaboutmaori / Donated by Victoria Harness Racing Clubtrotting, harness racing, sumthingaboutmaori, 2yo trotter of the year, victorian square trotters association, 2000-2001, award, trophy, gavin lang, g lang, br healy, bryan healy, r healy, ric healy, b healy, r mcd healy

Pamphlet - 8 pages, centre stapled, full colour printed on heavy paper, titled "Fast Rail Links to Regional Centres", dated February 2002, outlining the Fast Rail to the regions, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Latrobe Valley by the Labour government as part of its "Linking Victoria" program. Has a image of the proposed Velocity of the front cover Has a forward by Steve Bracks, Peter Batchelor. Covers journey times, benefits, statement by David Vendy, Mayor of Ballarat, train services, benefits, land requirements safety and timetable for construction and contacts. Made by the Rail Projects Group of the Department of Infrastructure.trams, tramways, ballarat, railways, timetables, vline

Sumthingaboutmaori (Pine Chip Imp Tr 1.51.0 - Maori Princess Vic Tr 2.4.5 (Entrepreneur)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1998 (4th Foal) Breeder/Owner: R McD Healy & Co Pty Ltd. Trainer BR Healy. Sumthingaboutmaori raced from 2001 (2yo) through to 2006 (7yo). Career: 31 wins 8 seconds 8 thirds 75 starts $461,499 2.00.9 Winning Drivers: Gavin Lang (26) BR Healy (3) DK Douglas (1) JJ Caldow (1). Won on 9 Tracks: Moonee Valley (10) Bendigo (5) Maryborough (5) Geelong (3) Kilmore (3) Shepparton (2) Cranbourne (1) Horsham (1) Globe Derby SA (1)2004 Vancleve Award for Australian Trotter of the Year and Aged Trotting Mare of the Year won by Sumthingaboutmaori. Season 2004 record 6 wins 1 second 0 thirds 10 starts $261,782 2.00.9 Heat and Final Interdominion Trotting Championship / SA Trotters Cup / Australian Trotting Grand PrixGlobed shaped trophy2004 / Australian Harness Racing Award / Vancleve Awards / Australian trotter of the year / Aged trotting mare of the year / Sumthingaboutmaoritrotter, vancleve trophy, trophy, australian harness racing award, sumthingaboutmaori, gavin lang, g lang, br healy, bryan healy, r healy, ric healy, b healy, r mcd healy

South New Chum Syncline South New Chum Syncline Gold Mines, N.L., has been floated with a capital of £27,500 in 55,000 shares of 10/ each. Forty thousand have been issued at 1/,10,000 fully paid shares go to vendors, and 5000 will be held in reserve. - Messrs. Savage and Nicholas report that the issue was heavily over-subscribed. The property is situated in the central portion of the Bendigo field, adjoining such former producers as the Victoria Quartz. Lansell’s Big 180, North Old Chum and New Chum. (Bendigo Advertiser, 29th September 1932).Green hard cover book, maroon binding on spine, 284 pages of which 94 are used. 'Minute Book' on front cover. Written in pencil across top of name ' South New Chum Syncline'. Inside front cover affixed to page, document 'Registrar-General re Notice of Office and of Manager, filed 23.10.32 in connection with South New Chum Syncline Gold Mines N.L. Minutes in book date from 5th October 1932 to 23rd August 1935. First minutes of meeting describes the Company as having 55,000 shares of ten shillings each. Final two pages have documents affixed that relate to the closure and sell-off of the free-hold property and mine equipment in 'Happy Valley Road, Bendigo for the sum of not less than Two Hundred and fifty pounds and that out of the proceeds thereof the following amounts be paid', An amount of 120 pounds, thirteen shillings and two pence are listed. Minute Book is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. bendigo, gold mining, south new chum syncline gold mine, j.j. stanistreet, legal manager, margaret roberts collection,

Three pages of research by Rita Hull on Friendly Societies. Includes name of Society, when established, the number of Members, and the years 1865,1875, 1881,1891, 1895 and 1907 (an asterisk if they were still operating). Listed are the Society names and the different Court, Lodge, etc. under the name. They are: Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows M.U.I.O.O.F. - Loyal Bendigo Loyal Gold Miners' Pride, Loyal James Roe, Loyal Strangers' Refuge, Loyal Heart of Friendship, Loyal Albert, Loyal Sir Henry Barkly, Loyal Catherine, Loyal Darling and Earl of Hopetoun. Ancient Order of Foresters A.O.F. - Court Royal Oak, Court Queen of the Forest, Court Pride of the Forest, Court Happy Valley, Court Bendigo, Court Banner of Hope, Court Sherwood, Court King of the Forest, Court Alexandra, Court Victoria and Court Star of Bendigo (Women). Independent Order of Oddfellows I.O.O. - Loyal Sandhurst Lodge, Court Weeroona and Golden Star Rebekah. Independent Order of Rechabites I.O.R. - Tent Star of Bendigo, Tent Refuge, Tent Cobden, Tent Olive Branch, Tent Laurel, Tent Sutton and Tent Herald of Peace. Sons and Daughters of Temperance - Royal Diadem Division, Ark of Safety, Royal Septre, Hope of Sandhurst (Ladies), Princess Beatrice (Ladies), Lady Loch (Ladies) and Laurel (Ladies). Grand United Order of Oddfellows G.U.O.O.F. - Lodge Star of Eaglehawk, Lodge Sandhurst, Lodge Pride of Bendigo, Lodge Olive Branch and Lodge Belvidere. United Ancient Order of Druids U.A.O.D. - Lodge Quartzopolis, Lodge Eldorado, Lodge Caractacus, Lodge Bendigo and Lodge Sandhurst. Order of St Andrew (Scottish Constitution) - Bendigo Lodge No 1. Order of St Andrew (All Nations) - Lodge Sandhurst and Lodge Unity. Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes R.A.O.B. - Provincial Grand Lodge No 1, Prairie Lodge, Forest Lodge and Southern Cross Lodge. The Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society H.A.C.B.S. - St Kilian's No 4 and Eaglehawk Branch. Independent Order of Good Templars - Lodge Bendigo, Lodge Guiding Star, and Lodge Hope of Golden Square. Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria - Lodge William Lodge and Loyal Governor Bowen (Pride of Eaglehawksocieties, order of .., list, list of friendly societies, rita hull, manchester unity independent order of odd fellows m.u.i.o.o.f., ancient order of foresters a.o.f., independent order of oddfellows i.o.o., independent order of rechabites i.o.r., sons and daughters of temperance, grand united order of oddfellows g.u.o.o.f., united ancient order of druids u.a.o.d., order of st andrew (scottish constitution), order of st andrew (all nations), royal antediluvian order of buffaloes r.a.o.b., the hibernian australasian catholic benefit society h.a.c.b.s., independent order of good templars, loyal orange institution of victoria, australian natives association a.n.a.

File sizes Review ideal file sizes for photos http://www.tennishistory.com.au/equipment/vintage-racquets/racquet-retailing.html Extract - Born in Bendigo in 1905, Albert Brewer came to Melbourne in 1920 to commence work as a furniture factory machinist at Rojos Pty.Ltd. in Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catgut Catgut is a type of cord[1] that is prepared from the natural fiber in the walls of animal intestines.[2] Usually sheep or goat intestines are used, but it is occasionally made from the intestines of a hog, horse, mule, pig or donkey. The name neither implies nor derives from any association with cats. The word catgut may have been an abbreviation of the word "cattlegut". Alternatively, it may have derived by folk etymology from kitgut or kitstring -- the word kit, meaning fiddle, having at some point been confused with the word kit for little cat. According to legend, string makers of the 17th century deliberately misled people to believe that the strings were made of cat intestines in order to protect their industry, as any association with cats was superstitiously believed to be extremely bad luck, and to be avoided at all costRacket or Racqet. A teardrop shaped wooden frame with tight interlaced network of strings. The strings are made of Cat-gut, several are broken. See narrative on Cat gut.The racket is branded Colt at the base of the tear drop and Designed for Young Players. Made by Brewer Australia. Maker of the Worlds famous style,is printed on the handle on both sides. The frame is made of laminated wood. The paint is in poor condition.The racket has a leather grip, the grip is is worn and stained. .Powerhouse Museum Collection Thesaurus Light bats consisting of a network of cord or nylon stretched in an elliptical frame, used chiefly in playing ball games like tennis, badminton, etc.Colt. Made by Brewers Australia. Maker of the Worlds Famous style leader. Designed for young playersball, sport, leather, game, racquet, racket, colt, cat gut, strings, young players, brewer, handle, grip

The photo with the stage is most likely for the "Gracie Fields" show for the troops in Borneo in 1945. It is unclear where the other photos were taken.WW2 Asian Theatre five photos.Black and white photos of various sizes. 1. Photo of Allied Navy ship at dock. Union Jack flag and Navy Personnel at bow. 2. Photo of temporary stage set up with seating set in a small rural valley. 3. Photo of Airfield with town in background and at least 12 fighter planes lined up in formation. 4. Photo of Allied soldiers resting under thatched roof and palm trees in a casual setting. 5. Photo of crashed Bomber or Transport US Aircraft, partially stripped of parts.airfield operations, ww2, photos

Photos of fields and towns of Japan taken during the occupation of Japan by BCOF in the late 1940’s. Items in the collection of "Richard William McGILVERY" RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards,Black and white original photos. 1. Picture of 5 large buildings in the foreground and bar in background. 2. Photo taken from the hills looking down into a valley with a town in background. 3.& 4. Same photo of view from hills looking down upon an industrial city/town. 5. High view down on a town in the valley. 6. Ground level picture of fighter planes lined up at an airfield with hangar in background. 7. High picture looking down on fields and town in the background.bcof, japan

Label inscription - 'H.M.A.S. BENDIGO PORT. To commemorate the granting of Freedom of Entry/ to the City of Bendigo for H.M.A.S. BENDIGO/ 12.11.86/ 75TH Anniversary/ R.A.N."Amber glass bottle containing a liquid with metal screw top and one paper label adhered to side of bottle. Volume 750ml. Label has dark brown print on a beige background. Illustrated with City of Bendigo crest and HMAS Bendigo crest.Label inscription - “H.M.A.S. BENDIGO PORT. To commemorate the granting of Freedom of Entry/ to the City of Bendigo for H.M.A.S. BENDIGO/ 12.11.86/ 75TH Anniversary/ R.A.N."souvenir, anniversaries, bottles, hmas bendigo