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Formerly known as Honeybee News. Imperfect holdings. Volume 3 (2), 2002 to Volume 6 (2), 2005 only.honeybee, news, nsw, apiarists', association, beechworth honey

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1 volume, various pagings.publication, conference, notes, north, eastern, apiarists, victoria, beechworth honey

1 volume, various paginations.

1 volume, various paginations.

1 volume, various paginations.

1 volume, various paginations.

1 volume, various paginations.

1 volume, various paginations.

1 volume, various paginations.

1 volume, various paginations.

1 volume, various paginations.

Small Hardback book with faded red material cover with black writing. Inside front cover is a black & white photo of the New Zealand Government Apiary, Ruakura 288 pagesIsaac Hopkins was the former Chief Apiarist to the NZ Government

9 pages.

9 pages.

Black and white photograph of Mick Camilleri Apiarist and Earth Moving Contractor of Tostaree Victoria Australiabusinesses

Used by local apiarist J Laidlaw until the 1980s.Bee smoker consisting of a metal cylinder with a hook, attached bellows, and a hinged lid enclosed in a wire cage. The lid has a spout for puffing the smoke into the hive, and a covered air vent. Fuel is placed in the cylinder and ignited. A triangular wedge-shaped bellow with wooden sides and a leather insert is attached.laidlaw, apiaries, apiarists, beehives, hive smokers, allansford

Typed reference letter. Personal reference for William Robinson, a foundation member of the association and a recognised pastoralist and beekeeper in the Beechworth District, written by Linton Briggs, secretary of North-Eastern Apiarists' Association (Victoria).personal, reference, beekeeper, robinson, beechworth honey

Digital Photo taken from glass slide by Geoff McMillan, Cooper Street Stawell and reproduced as a photo - printed at Stawell Historical Society 2019Black & White Photo taken at Best's property at Great Western where apiarist Mr Charles Best was hosting a Beekeepers Field Day in January 1911. Around 100 beekeepers attended including a fair sprinkling of ladies.

Honey tins were made to industry standards, and beekeepers bought tins from manufacturers. One of the largest manufacturers was Pender Bros, based in Maitland NSW. When a customer had emptied a tin, they returned it to the beekeeper when they went to buy more honey.Metal honey tin. Front label; "Pure Honey Produced and Packed by [no association label]" "Product of N.S.W" "6 LB NET" Back Label; "Honey The Commercial Apiarists Association of N.S.W Member" Also on the back label is a pseudo coat-of-arms. Tin has no lid.old, honey, tin, honey tin, beechworth honey

Grey cover leather bound alphabet tabbed Forest Commission record book handwritten title 'Bee Ranges' 141. Numerous entries under various names date from around 1/8/06 indicating commencement of bee-site issue in Victoria. Last dated entry around 1963. Bee-ranges issued include name and address of apiarist along with allotment, parish, district and area size. Districts include Bendigo, Lyal, Walmer, Inglewood, Murrabit, Tarnagulla, Rheola, Bullarto.bendigo, history, bee-keeping, apiary

Many farming families in the district kept bees as a source of honey for home consumption. This item was made for use on the family farm. Most of the equipment used in the local industry was homemade.During the early to mid 20th century bee keeping was a significant rural industry in Dunkeld and surrounding districts. It is believed that there were nearly twenty apiarists operating in the area. Honey in large quantities was railed to Melbourne for sale.Homemade bee smoker consisting of a copper cylindrical firebox and rectangular bellows constructed of wood and leather. Components are assembled with rivets, scrap wire, sheet metal, nuts and bolts and nails.