'Whitehall' Cenotaph in Charing Cross. It was the idea of Colonel Sir George Lansell who approached Lady Emily Lutyens - trustee in the estate of her late husband, Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed the Whitehall Cenotaph - requesting permission to erect a monument on similar lines in Bendigo, and outlining the reasons. Permission was readily granted. It was a replica constructed in Stawell stone and is the only replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph to be erected in any part of the world. It was unveiled by the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Sir Edmund Herring, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., K.St.J., D.S.O., E.D., M.A., D.C.L. Oxon., Q.C. on Sunday June 2.memorials, cenotaph, world war monument, r.s.l. bendigo collection - bendigo's 'whitehall' cenotaph, colonel sir george lansell, hon sir john lienhop, lady emily lutyens, sir edwin lutyens, whitehall cenotaph, charing cross, sir edmund herring

Buff coloured document titled ' A New Link is Forged' : document outlines the history of the inception of a Bendigo Cenotaph, 'built to perpetuate the memory of Australian servicemen ,,,, and to cement 'the ties of Empire'. Sir George Lansell, World War 1 veteran and President of the RSL, conceived of the idea of erecting the Cenotaph. Written in italics on document: "In Bendigo's Charing Cross, a wide expanse in the heart of the city, this monument now stands completed. Constructed in Stawell stone, it is a faithfuly, impressive reproduction to scale of the magnificent London memorial; unique, in that it is the only replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph to be erected in any part of the world' Sir Edmund Herring unveiled the Cenotaph on Sunday, June 2 ( no year given)bendigo, buildings, cenotaph, george lansell, edmund herring, cenotaph, whitehall, charing cross bendigo, world wars 1 and 2.

It is believed that is item was constructed by a veteran in the 1920s. An identical cenotaph to that in Whitehall, London was constructed outside Parliament house in Spring st Melbourne,Australia.This model could be an engineering model for our Spring st version. please contact Caulfield RSL if you have more information. A highly accurate well detailed brass scale model,22 cm high of the original first world war memorial the "Cenotaph" at Whitehall London the UKs national war memorial. An identical cenotaph was constructed outside Parliament house in Spring st Melbourne, Australia.The design is made up of a rectangular base a broad pillar and the cenotaph or coffin on top of the pillar. 3 wreaths also feature, 2 on the narrower sides of the pillar with the years 1914 and 1918 and one wreath on top of the coffin. It has 2 coats of paint on it the second(exposed) being a poor uneven coat of, off white gloss enamel, possibly just house paint.No makers marks or date can be found on the exterior of the model. Visible are the words " THE GLORIOUS DEAD" on each of the narrow sides of the model above each wreath is a year in Roman numerals.One side side for the beggining of world war one "MCMXIV" 1914 and "MCMXIX" 1919 for the official endcenotaph, whitehall

Coloured booklet of various scenes and buildings in and around Bendigo, titled Bendigo Victoria's Golden City. The front cover has a scene of Charing Cross looking towards Pall Mall. Inside the front cover is a very brief history and some Historical Buildings are mentioned. They are: Fortuna, Shamrock Hotel, Gold Mines Hotel, City Hall, Post Office, Law Courts, the Home for the Aged, Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Paul's, Specimen Cottage, Log Lock-up and the Chinese Joss House. The coloured pictures inside are: The Central Deborah Gold Mine, Fortuna, Miner's Cottage, The Gold Mines Hotel, Victoria Hill, Bendigo Law Courts, Eaglehawk Log Lock-up, Look-out Tower Rosalind Park, Alexandra Fountain - Charing Cross, Conservatory Gardens with Law Courts in background, Inside the Conservatory, Bendigo Home & Hospital for the Aged - Victoria's 'White House', Sacred Heart Cathedral, Chinese Joss House, Chinese Joss House - Interior of the Main Temple, Bendigo Pottery - Potter at work, Bendigo Municipal Offices, Bendigo Institute of Technology at Flora Hill, Mt. Alvernia Hospital, Cobb & Co Coach, R Class Locomotive, Bendigo Tramcar, Lake Weeroona and Lake Eppalock Pumping Station. Some more attractions are mentioned inside the back cover. On the back cover is the Cenotaph - the only scale replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph - and Alexandra Fountain by night.Nucolorvue Productions Pty Ltdbendigo, tourism, photographs of bendigo icons, bendigo - victoria's golden city, fortuna, shamrock hotel, gold mines hotel, city hall, post office, law courts, home for the aged, victoria's 'white house', sacred heart cathedral, st paul's, specimen cottage, log lock-up, chinese joss house, charing cross, cenotaph, alexandra fountain, centra deborah gold mine, army cartographic unit, miner's cottage, harvey town, victoria hill, look-out tower rosalind park, conservatory gardens, conservatory, bendigo pottery, bendigo municipal offices, bendigo institute of technology, mt alvernia hospital, cobb & co coach, r class locomotive, bendigo railway station, bendigo tramcar, lake weeroona, lake eppalock pumping station, art gallery, historical museum eaglehawk, melville's caves, whitehall cenotaph, nucolorvue productins pty ltd, national library of australia

This plan of the proposed Bendigo Cenotaph was drawn on either Mylar, Acetate or Astra Foil material. Refer Cat No 8295.14 for the details of this collection and history.Plan of the proposed scale model of the Whitehall Cenotaph on special format material, all print is in black. Scale is "1/2 inch to 1 foot"brsl, smirsl, plans, cenotaph, lansell

The card is from Sir George Lansell requesting the pleasure of the Company (blank) at the Official unveiling of the Bendigo scale replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph in London by the Hon Sir Edmund Herring Lieut Governor of Victoria. Refer Cat No 8295.14 for the lead up and history of the unveiling. .1) Card, of white colour, rounded corners, print is in all black, blank space included for name to be added, details of the unveiling of a Cenotaph. .2) Envelope, cream colour, blank front and back.brsl, smirsl, centoaph, lansell, invitation

.1) This view of the Bendigo Cenotaph close up appears to be in the final stages of completion. .2) This view on a more postcard size shows the scale replica of Whitehall Cenotaph completed with a view of the surrounds with the Fountain behind. Refer Cat No 8295.14 for the details re this collection and history..1) Photograph, B & W of the Bendigo Cenotaph showing a close up view. .2) Photograph B & W of the Bendigo Cenotaph with a broader view of the surrounds.brsl, smirsl, cenotaph, lansell

.1).2) Both these works give an outline of the history and the lead up to the unveiling of the scale replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph to be unveiled on June 2nd at 3.pm 1957, particularly Sir George Lansells involvement. Refer Cat No 8295.14 for the lead up history to this event..1).2) Flyer, cream colour, all print in black.brsl, smirsl, centoaph, lansell

.1) The article shows Sir Edmund Herring Governor of Victoria unveiling the new scale replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph in Bendigo on June 2nd 1957. It was a proud moment for Bendigo citizens and Sir George Lansell. .2) Article in newspaper from London appearing to criticize the decision of Sir George Lansell to have this Cenotaph erected in Bendigo. After the unveiling and Dedication, the Cenotaph was officially given to the Citizens by Sir George Lansell and accepted by the Mayor of Bendigo Cr A.S. Craig, on behalf of the Citizens of Bendigo. Refer Cat No 8295.14 for the details re this collection and history..1) Newspaper article with a B & W photo central with text at top and bottom, at top "Bendigo Gets its Cenotaph". .2) Newspaper article, All text in black, the heading quotes, "Bendigo Errs in taste."brsl, smirsl, article, cenotaph, lansell

The work starts with a city in Victoria having a population of 38,000 that now has a half size replica of the Whitehall cenotaph in London, Bendigo the proudest City in the Commonwealth on June 2nd 1957. Unveiled by Sir Edmund Herring. The happiest man in Bendigo was Sir George Lansell, his vision to erect a suitable monument to those Australian Servicemen who paid the supreme sacrifice. In attendance at Charing Cross were thousands of people , ex Servicemen, Army and navy units, Parliamentarians, Members of the Diplomatic Corp who listened to stirring addresses by Sir Edmund Herring, the Mayor of Bendigo Cr A.S. Craig and Sir George Lansell. The Chaplain General of the Armed Forces the Right Rev, C.L. Riley, former Bishop of Bendigo, travelled from Perth WA to perform the Dedication. Refer Cat No 8295.14 for the details and the history..1) Two A4 sheets yellowed, pinned together, all typing in black. .2)Newspaper article glued onto a sheet of paper, all print in black.brsl, smirsl, cenotaph, lansell

These documents came in as part of the collection relating to the building of a replica of the Cenotaph in Whitehall London unveiled in Bendigo on June 2nd 1957. Refer Cat No 8295.14 for full details.Card board brown folder containing stapled sheets regarding the conduct of Services at the Cenotaph in London in 1957.brsl, smirsl, cenotaph, london

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. City hub: the Bendigo Cenotaph, in Charing Cross next to the fountain, is a replica to scale of the famous Cenotaph in Whitehall, London and was the brainchild of Bendigo's own Sir George Lansell. It was unveiled on Sunday, June 2, 1957, by the then Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Sir Edmund Herring.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A photo of Legatee Philip E Potts at The Cenotaph in Whitehall London after a wreath laying service. The date is shown as 1 June 1928. The photo was in an album of newspaper clippings and photos compiled to thank Legatee Philip E Potts when he was leaving Melbourne in March 1928. L/ Potts was president of Legacy in 1927-28. The album was compiled by Legatee Frank Doolan.A record of a visit of a past president to the Cenotaph in London.Black and white photo of Legatee P E Potts in 1928.Handwritten on bottom 'Memories of good ___ / Mr Thompson / Ballarat' in black ink and '1/6/1928' in blue ink.philip e potts, past presidents, london, cenotaph

A photo of an Anzac ceremony near the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London in 1959 from a Comradeship photo album. The label identifies the Agent Generals (representatives) from Australian states in London at the time, one of whom is Legatee Bill Leggett. This photo and several others (see 01029 - 01032) of Anzac services in London are part of a photo album of Comradeship activities (from 1930 to 1977) see items 01027 to 01036. The Comradeship committee gathered photos of events and compiled them in a Comradeship photo album for Legatees to look through.The Comradeship photo album was put together by the Comradeship committee and records events that Legatees did and places they lived or visited. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Black and white photo of Anzac Day in London in 1959.Handwritten in the border: Anzac Day London 1959 / L/Bill Leggatt. On the back: "Anzac Day Cenotaph London / Anzac Day 1959 / Agents Generals - L to R / D.J. L __ A/G Queensland / Sir William Leggett A/G VIC / P.F. Buckley A/G NSW / Howard Greenham CBE A/G Sth A / Hon E.K. Hoar A/G W. Aust / Hon A. J. White A/G Tasmania"anzac day, comradeship

A photo of an Anzac ceremony near the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London in 1957 from a Comradeship photo album. The label identifies Sir Eric Harrison who was Australian high commissioner in London at the time and the NZ dignitary Sir (Thomas) Clifton Webb the New Zealand High Commissioner. This photo and several others (see 01029 - 01032) of Anzac services in London are part of a photo album of Comradeship activities (from 1930 to 1977) see items 01027 to 01036. The Comradeship committee gathered photos of events and compiled them in a Comradeship photo album for Legatees to look through.The Comradeship photo album was put together by the Comradeship committee and records events that Legatees did and places they lived or visited. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Black and white photo of Anzac Day in London in 1957.Handwritten in the border: Anzac Day London 1957 / Sir Eric Harrison. On the back: "Anzac Day 1957 Cenotaph London / Sir Eric Harrison / Sir Griffin Webb NZ (with his AIDE) / __ Fregher VC" in pencilanzac day, comradeship, london

The photo shows Legatees Pat Hanna (left) and Frank Doolan (right) with a wreath at a war memorial on Anzac Day in 1936. The wreath was an interesting design with a torch to resemble the Legacy logo. From the pencil note on the reverse it was thought it might be the cenotaph in Whitehall, London. Pat Hanna lived in London for a number of years. It might also be the cenotaph that was in Spring St, near Parliament house, until the Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated in 1937. (see photo at 01371). The two were very similar in design as the Victorian one was a half size replica of the London one. Pat Hanna (born George Patrick Hanna; 18 March 1888 in Whitianga, New Zealand) was a New Zealand-born film producer ; he was a soldier of the First World War who entertained postwar audiences with the stage show 'Diggers', that was adapted to a film of the same title in 1931.An early Anzac day ceremony with a Legacy laying a wreath. Frank Doolan and Pat Hanna were founding members of Legacy. Frank Doolan was one of the archive committee that attempted to record the history of Legacy.Black and white photo of two Legatees laying a wreath.Hand-written on reverse: 'Pat Hanna and self with Legacy wreath / Anzac Day 1936' in navy ink. 'Legatee Frank Doolan' written in pencil near the word 'self'. 'London ?' written in pencil. Stamped 'W2259' in black ink.anzac day, wreath laying ceremony, founding legatee, hanna, frank doolan

This Document is the first in several plus photos and an article following the restoration of the Bendigo Cenotaph (Replica of the Cenotaph in Whitehall London). The letter is from the City of Bendigo Municipal Offices Lyttleton Terrace Bendigo is dated 13th April 1984 from the Building Surveyor Mr P.W. Phillips to Mr J.K. Barnes Secretary Bendigo RSL Sub Branch P.O.Box 449 Bendigo. Letter states that the Surveyors Report was adopted by Council on 21st November 1983 and would then be considered at Estimates later in the year. The Surveyors Report pages 2/3 gives a background report back to 1976 re its condition by the Building Surveyor at the time Mr R.H. Chellow and that an offer to fund at no cost was offered. Unfortunately this did not proceed. Council had approved funds for Stone work etc in the 1976/77 Estimates. The report is under several headings “Restoration of Cenotaph” being the history to this point. “Nature of Repairs Neccessary” - in brief, Extensive repairs, Granite structure is good, Sandstone needs 90% replacement, brick core in good order. “Estimate of Cost” A price of $30,000 for Budget purposes but could be as low as $25,000. “Recommendation” That Restoration be referred to the 1984/85 Estimates for consideration, copies to Bendigo RSL and State President RSL.Document 3 pages stapled together, front page is A4 and the pages 2/3 is Foolscap.Front page has a top section in blue, on the left is a depiction of a Mine Poppet Head, on the right is a Coat of Arms. The letter section is in black type, signed at the bottom in blue pen. Pages 2/3 are all black print.Page 1 points, Coat of Arms, “City of Bendigo - Progress”. “1968/84” - PWP:LT 32.7.1”. Page 2/3, “Building Surveyors Report - 21st November 1983 - B42/83 - (32.7.1)”brsl, smirsl, cenotaph, restoration

This is the first in a series of Catalogue No’s relating to the erection of a smaller scale replica of the Cenotaph in Whitehall London. All other Cat No's will refer to this Cat No 8295.14. These items were held by the Bendigo Archive Centre and transferred to the Bendigo Military Museum in December 2023. Col Sir George Lansell, WW1 Veteran, President of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch conceived the idea to erect in a central location a cenotaph to perpetuate the memory of Australian Servicemen who had given their lives in Battle. With the assistance of the then Agent General for Victoria in London the Hon Sir John Lienhop Sir George approached Lady Emily Lutyens - trustee in her late Husbands estate, Sir Edwin Lutyens who designed the cenotaph for permission to erect a monument on similar lines in Bendigo. Permission was readily granted. .1) Letter dated 15.12.1953 from John Lienhop Agent Genereal for Victoria - Victoria House London to Colonel Sir George Lansell CMG, VD, JP. .2) Airmail letter dated 16.2.1954 from John Lienhop to Sir George Lansell. .3) Letter dated 19.2.1954 to the Hon Sir John Lienhop from Sir George Lansell. .4) Letter dated 9.3.1954 to the Hon Sir John Lienhop from George Stewart F.R.I.B.A Herne Bay Kent. .5) Letter 12.3.1954 to Sir George from John Lienhop Agent General for Victoria. .6) a. Letter dated 26.6.1956 to the Hon Henry Bolte M.L.A from Sir George Lansell. b. Letter dated 26.5.1956 to Col the Hon W.W. Leggatt DSO, MC from Sir George Lansell .7) Letter & Copy dated 25.3.1957 to General the Hon Sir Edmund Herring K.C.M.G, K.B.E, K.St.J, DSO, MC, ED, QC. .8) Letter Dated 8.4.1957 to the Chairman State Electricity Commission from Sir George Lansell. .9) (a) Letter dated 28.1.1957 from K Newis to Colonel Leggatt. (b) Letter dated 30.1.1957 from from Col Leggatt to Sir George. .10) Letter dated 9.4.1957 to J.J.C Curtiss to Sir George Lansell. .11) (a) Letter dated 8.5.1957 to Mr R Guidice Lyric Theatre Bendigo. (b) Letter dated 13.5.1957 to Mr R. Pitt 20th century Fox Film Corp (Aust) Reply to Mr R Guidice. .12) Notes x 3 dated 1.5.1957 re Women’s Weekly and a photograph of the Cenotaph. .13) Notes x 3 dated 2.5.1957 re the Flags on Cenotaph and the lettering MCMXXXIX & MCMLV. 14) Notes x 2 dated 8.5.1957 re Sir Frank and Lady Budge and Mr W.J Bushwaller. A series of letters, notes different sizes, colours, from numbers of people relating to the erection of a cenotaph in a central position in Bendigo Victoria from 1953 - 1957. brsl, smirsl, cenotaph, lansell

Photos of wreaths at the old war memorial after an Anzac Day service. A war memorial/Cenotaph to the 1914-1918 war was originally erected in Spring Street outside the Victorian Parliament. It was a flimsy half-sized replica of the London Symbol of Remembrance in Whitehall built of timber and fibro cement and was only meant to be temporary. Anzac Day services were held at this memorial in the 1920s and early 1930s. These photos were taken before the Shrine of Remembrance was erected and dedicated in 1934 as the National War Memorial of Victoria. It is possible that the stamp on the reverse, '4 24', means April 1924, also see a similar photo at 01371. Items were in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different School Student ceremonies. Labelled S15 in red pen it was part of an old archive numbering system (S=Shrine), that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history. From articles in Trove: The temporary cenotaph was the original first world war memorial until the Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated in 1937. The cenotaph was a half size replica of the London Symbol of Remembrance in Whitehall. It was made from timber and plaster and was initially meant to only last for the 1926 Anzac day service and be removed. With annual upkeep it remained until at least 1934 when ex-service men proceeded from the incomplete Shrine to the cenotaph on the steps of Parliament House on Anzac day.A record of an Anzac Day ceremony at the old temporary war memorial in Spring Street.Black and white photo x 3 of wreaths laid on ANZAC Day at the old First World War memorial in Spring Street.Stamped with a round stamp 'Printed by Harringtons" in grey ink, stamped '4 24' in blue ink. Handwritten 'ANZAC DAY' in blue pen on one photo.anzac day, wreath laying ceremony

A newspaper photo of returned servicemen and nurses marching past the original First World War memorial during an Anzac Day march in 1928. It was published as a centre page spread on 5 May 1928 in the The Weekly Times. '25,000 Returned Soldiers, Headed By Their Leader, Sir John Monash, Marched Past The Cenotaph On Anzac Day.' A war memorial to the 1914-1918 war was originally erected in Spring Street outside the Victorian Parliament Building (at that time it was the being used by the Australian Federal Parliament, from 1901-1927 when it moved to Canberra). Anzac Day services were held at this memorial in the 1920s and early 1930s. Items were in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different items relating to the Shrine of Remembrance - including discussions on its location and design. Labelled 'Shrine of Remembrance S1 - S14' it was part of an old archive numbering system (S=Shrine), that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history. From articles in Trove: The temporary cenotaph was the original first world war memorial until the Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated in 1937. The cenotaph was a half size replica of the London Symbol of Remembrance in Whitehall. It was made from timber and plaster and was initially meant to only last for the 1926 Anzac day service and be removed. With annual upkeep it remained until at least 1934 when ex-service men proceeded from the incomplete Shrine to the cenotaph on the steps of Parliament House on Anzac day.A record of an Anzac Day ceremony at the old First World War memorial in Spring Street in 1928. Not many photos are available of the original memorial. The size of the march past (reported as 25,000 soldiers) points to the enormous number of Victorians who served in the First World War. Black and white newspaper article about ANZAC Day at the old First World War memorial in Spring Street in 1928.Title: '25,000 Returned Soldiers, Headed By Their Leader, Sir John Monash, Marched Past The Cenotaph On Anzac Day.' Caption: " Scene at Parliament House, Melbourne, where the Governor, Lord Somers, took the salute, as returned Soldiers and Nurses passed, on they way to the Commemorative Service at the Exhibition.'anzac day, wreath laying ceremony

The photo shows the cenotaph on the steps of Parliament House in Spring St after a wreath laying ceremony. There was a picket fence around the area which was erected for occasions (see the newspaper clipping from Anzac Day in 1928 copied from item no 01204). It is possible that the stamp on the reverse, '4 24', means April 1924, also see similar photos at 01203. From articles in Trove: The temporary cenotaph was the original first world war memorial until the Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated in 1937. The cenotaph was a half size replica of the London Symbol of Remembrance in Whitehall. It was made from timber and plaster and was initially meant to only last for the 1926 Anzac day service and be removed. With annual upkeep it remained until at least 1934 when ex-service men proceeded from the incomplete Shrine to the cenotaph on the steps of Parliament House.An early Anzac day ceremony held at the cenotaph in Spring St, Melbourne, before the Shrine of Remembrance was built.Black and white photo of the cenotaph in Spring St, Melbourne.Stamped '4 24' in blue ink and 'Printed by Harringtons' in black ink in a circle.anzac day, wreath laying ceremony