The Bendigo Miner, Thursday March 8, 2012. An article by Jim Evans, history lives: Bendigo singer hits the right note. The article details the life of Bendigo soprano Lily Sharp.newspaper, bendigo, the bendigo miner

Newspaper article from The Bendigo Miner, dated July19, 2007. Contains photo and an interview with Margaret McCluskey, a volunteer with the Bendigo Historical Society.person, individual, margaret mccluskey, the bendigo miner 19/7/2007 - margaret mccluskey, bendigo historical society

Article from the Bendigo Miner of Thursday, December 13, 2007, by Jim Evans in the series ''History Lives'' titled Mapping it out. Also attached a colour copy of a mining map of the Sandhurst goldfield in 1873.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo miner

The article references several of Bendigo's famous names including: Anne Caudle, founder of the Anne Caudle Centre (previously the Benevolent Asylum) which was established in March 1860. Sir John Quick, politician known as the Father of the Federation. James Northcott, musician who received a silver cornet. William and Richard Francis, who founded the Beehive Store. Peter Hoey Finn, who carved the bowl of the Alexandra fountain. Elizabeth Watson, the only woman to have died in a mining accident in 1863.A3 colour photocopies of newspaper articles from the Bendigo Miner, Thursday January 17, 2008. Date of photocopy unknown. Location of original paper unknown. The article was spread across two pages and has been cut from the larger paper. The article is torn, discoloured and folded. "Streets of Silence" is an article where "Rosanna Bonaccurso takes a walk through the final resting place of some of the region's most famous citizens at Bendigo Cemetery." newspaper, bendigo cemetery, anne caudle, sir john quick, james northcott, william francis, richard francis, peter hoey finn, elizabeth watson, bendigo, the bendigo miner

BHS CollectionColour photo of George Ellis, Daryl McClure, another man and a lady standing in front of the Bendigo Underground Miner Monument. The monument has a poppet leg standing on a stone base with two plaques on the side.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the bendigo underground miner monument, george ellis, daryl mcclure

BHS CollectionColour photo of the upper plaque on the Bendigo Underground Miner Monument. The plaque is dark grey with gold edge and printing. It is mounted on a marble base. The plaque reads: The Bendigo Underground Miner To acknowledge the contribution of the many hundreds of miners who lost their lives in the industry through accident and industrial disease. No dividends had they to prize, With sweat and pain they gave their lives. Many were Cornish men and their descendent. There is a shield her with fifteen holes in the shape of a triangle. The Cornish Association of Bendigo & District 2003 George A Ellis President. Robert Lloyd Treasurer. George Ellis Secretary.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the bendigo underground miner monument, the cornish association of bendigo & district, george a ellis, robert lloyd

Monument was dedicated in 2003.Colour photograph of a stone monument to the Bendigo Underground Miner. There are three men and a woman in front of the monument with two plaques on it. It has a small poppet leg on the monument. George Ellis is second from the left and Daryl McClure is second from the right.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the bendigo underground miner monument, george ellis, daryl mcclure

This monument was dedicated in 2003Colour photograph of a stone monument to the Bendigo Underground Miner. On the right of the photo is the poppet leg on the stone base. In the centre is George Ellis standing at a lecturn which has a vase of flowers on it. He is holding a microphone. On the left edge is Daryl McClure with a lady standing next to him.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the bendigo underground miner monument, george ellis, daryl mcclure

Copy of two photos on the page. The top one is a photo of the plaque with: The Bendigo Underground Miner. To acknowledge the contribution of the many hundreds of miners who lost their lives in the industry through accident and industrial disease. Many were Cornishmen and their descendants. The lower photo shows part of the poppet head with the plaque and another one below it. There are two men standing on one side of the plaques and a lady and a man on the other side.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the bendigo underground miner, teh cornish association of bendigo & district, george a ellis, robert lloyd

''The true life story of this old Bendigo miner'' W (Bill) A Langley. Seven typewritten pages of reminiscences of various types of (laboring) work. As provided by author,21/4/1967, aged 82 years. Mention of breweries in Bendigo (Bruce; Pritchard; Chamberlin; Cohn Bros; Hunter Bros; Stewards (Eaglehawk); Italian contractor - G. Vanosio (Back Creek); George Edwards (skin buyer, Market Square); Hercules and Energetic mine; Hustlers Reef mine; Prices of various things purchased in late 1890s; costs of various entertainments at that time.W.A. Langleyindividual, w. a. langley, new chum railway mine, mr charles rowe, chinese camp at ironbark and bridge street, bob lewis, jim scobie, bob lewis, bruce brewery, pritchard and chamblin, cohn bros, hunter bros, illingsworth and stewards brewery, george edwards, harry hoy, g. svanosio, back creek, hercules mine, energetic mine, sea company mine, hustlers reef mine, jim mcdonald, bendigo pottery, beehive exchange., white hilles cemetery

Newspaper article (Bendigo Miner 17/11/2011) re Henry Seymour (Seymour's Grocery Shop, Eaglehawk) ca. 1888 photo. Mention of wife Emma. He later moved his business to the premises known as Star and Gaiter Hotel. The new business was named London tea Warehouse.The Bendigo Minerperson, individual, henry seymour, henry seymour, eaglehawk, high street, eaglehawk cemetery, star and gaiter hotel.

The Bendigo Miner from Thursday, June 7, 2012. Article titled: for whom the meal bell tolls by Dianne Dempsey describing the Bendigo Historical society search for a new home. Picture of Ray Smith with a bell.bendigo, newspapers, the bendigo miner

''Newsletter of Australasia'' -1860 (Letter of John Reed to family on very light paper with etching from photograph of View Point, Sandhurst on front page). Four pages printed and published by the ''Herald'' and sub-titled 'A Narrative to send to friends'. The original presented to the BHS by Richard Guy. Text of the handwritten letter is within the accompanying 'History Lives' (Jim Evans) article in the Bendigo Miner, 21/10/2010.The Herald, 9 Bourke Street, East Melbourne. Bendigo Minerperson, individual, john reed, view point sandhurst. john reed, burke and wills expedition

The Bendigo Miner from Thursday, August 2, 2007. Article: no time like the present by Jim Evans part of the history lives series. The article describe the Trench Challenge Shield made and engraved by P. Prescott. The only name on the shield is that of William Crowley. The original shield is in the BHS collection as item 2075.bendigo, newspapers, the bendigo miner

Newspaper article titled 'Last Years of Mine captured in Postcard Form' from the Bendigo Miner, Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Ian Fenselau. Article mentions some history of the mine, how it got it's name, depth of the mine and it's comparison with the Victoria Reef Quartz. It also mentions the death of James Nolan when he fell down the shaft and studies of ventilation released by Dr Walter Summons. The machinery foundations are still visible in Golden Square.newspaper, bendigo, the bendigo miner, new chum railway mine, last years of mine captured in postcard form, ian fenselau, victoria reef quartz mine, james nolan, dr walter summons

Trucking company, Attcall, commissioned a mural to be painted on one of their trucks of veterans from both World Wars and the Vietnam War. Two Bendigo artists, Haiden Oswald and Darryl Maud, of Transart, painted the truck which was named Remembrance. The commissioned mural was completed in 2007.Press clippings about truck mural featuring Jack Lockett and other war veterans. News article about Jack Lockett from Underbool Press. a Article featured in 'Bendigo Miner' on 15th February 2007 about a truck mural featuring Jack Lockett and other veterans. b Article from 'Bendigo Advertiser' on February 13th 2007 about truck mural. The mural was commissioned by Sydney truck company Attcall. c Article from 'Bendigo Weekly' about truck mural on February 16th 2007. d Article from 'Underbool Press' on 25th February 2015 about Jack Lockett titled 'Soldier Stories'.a 'The Bendigo Miner, Thurs Feb 15- 2007' b 'The Advertiser Bendigo, Tues Feb 13 2007' c 'Bgo Weekly, Frid Feb 16 07'jack lockett, transart, attcall, truck mural

This document proposes the creation of a documentary about George Lansell, known as the "Quartz King" of Bendigo, highlighting his significant impact on the region's goldfields and community. Suggests strong support for a film documenting George Lansell's life, backed by local council, historical society, and parliamentary representatives. Recommends submitting the idea to organizations like Film Australia. Lansell was a prominent mining magnate with private ownership of multiple mines and investments in Australia and abroad. He was known for his immense wealth, generosity, and contributions to Bendigo's prosperity. His mansion, Fortuna, was one of the most lavish in the colony. The Big 180 mine, owned by Lansell, was the deepest in the Southern Hemisphere by 1895 and yielded significant gold output. Lansell and his partners extracted an estimated three million pounds worth of gold from the Big 180. Lansell was celebrated for his philanthropy, supporting public institutions, charities, and miners in need. Upon his death in 1906, he left shares in his mines to employees and set up a trust fund for widows and orphans of Bendigo miners. The document emphasizes the rich historical material available for a documentary, drawing from local archives and historical accounts.Fortuna Article - "Long lives the king" Bendigo Miner 13 Sept 2007 by Max Thomson This item contains the following: 11217.32a Colour Photo of Mining Man Statue: the "Quartz King, Geoge Lansell 11217.32b Part of Page 10 - Article "Long lives the king"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, quartz king, big 180 mine

Deep blue shield shaped badge with a blue ribbon at the top. Bendigo Miners' & Engine drivers Sports 1912 General Committee. James, Typ.organization, mining, entertainment, badge, bendigo miners' & enginedrivers sports 1912, james

Dark red shield shaped badge with a red ribbon threaded through a hole at the top. Bendigo Miners' & Engine-Drivers Sports Committee badge. James, Printer.organization, mining, entertainment, badge, bendigo miners' & engine-drivers sports, james

Gold medal with depictions of a mine poppet head, chimney & buildings with wording Stewards BMA (Bendigo Miners Assoc) oval with shield shape on front and name J Bodilly etched on back, with accompanying donation letter.organization, mining, miners association

(verso) c; C Douglass Richardsonsculpture, carving, plaster, bronze, goldfields, panning, gold digging, mining, bendigo, fossicker, fossicking, miner, regional victoria

Certificate of Merit presented to Mr. A. Maher Junior of Sandhurst for collection of roses and pansies by the Bendigo Miners' Association Flower Show Eaglehawk October 22nd 1888. Printed on stiff card in red and blue with a border of Art Nouveau Designs.person, individual, a maher

The Villa Fortuna Action Group, led by president Merle Hall, has received positive feedback from many council election candidates regarding the future of Fortuna Villa. The group reached out to prospective councillors, sharing their proposal and inviting responses, which were thoughtful and enthusiastic. The group is committed to keeping Fortuna Villa under public ownership for the benefit of the Bendigo community. They propose that the City of Greater Bendigo acquire the property, following Commonwealth Government guidelines for priority sale at concessional rates. The Action Group envisions developing Fortuna Villa as an arts, cultural, and heritage centre. Their model is based on other successful, self-sustaining projects in similar historic properties. Fortuna Villa was previously home to the Australian Army's map-making unit, which has since relocated to new premises nearby.Fortuna Article - "Fortuna Support Praised" - The Bendigo Miner Thursday Nov 13 2008 Picutres Julian Prowd This item contains the following: 11217.19a Colour Photos of the Villa and Gardens 11217.19b Part of page - Article "Fortuna Support Praised" - "Moves afoot at Fortuna"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, fortuna action group, merle hall

The article highlights the opening of the $52 million Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO) facility in Junortoun, Bendigo, emphasizing its strategic and economic significance The new DIGO centre is the sole provider of geospatial intelligence for Australia's defence and national interests. The facility ensures DIGO remains a world-class organization in geospatial information and services. Bendigo has been important to Australia's defence since 1942, previously hosting Defence mapping at the Fortuna site. Defence spends about $130 million annually in Bendigo on personnel, equipment, services, and facilities. The new DIGO facility is expected to promote local employment and economic growth. Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon visited Thales Australia, which designs and produces the Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle.Defence recently ordered 293 more Bushmasters, totaling 737 vehicles.Fortuna Article - "DIGO's new home opens" - The Bendigo Miner Thursday Nov 13 2008 Picutres Julian Prowd This item contains the following: 11217.20a Colour Photo of Joel Fitzgibbon 11217.20b Part of page 5 - Article "DIGO's new home opens" non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, digo, geospatial intelligence

Fortuna Villa, a prominent Bendigo landmark, will open to the public before Christmas. The Defence Department confirmed the open day will occur within the next month, though the exact date is not yet set. The opening is part of a broader community consultation process ahead of the property's eventual sale. Visitors will be able to tour the Villa and its grounds, but the level of access is still being discussed with heritage consultants. Details about the consultation process and the timeline for the property's disposal remain undecided, as site investigations are ongoing. The Villa Fortuna Action Group welcomed the announcement but expressed concern that the timing near Christmas might limit public attendance due to seasonal pressures.Fortuna Article - "DIGO's new home opens" - The Bendigo Miner Thursday Nov 27 2008 by Nino Bucci, picture Julian Prowd This item contains the following: 11217.21a Colour Photo of Fortuna balcony 11217.21b Part of page 8 - Article "Fortuna to Open Up"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, villa fortuna action group

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Family reunites: Bendigo miner Hiram Henry Dean, left, died on November 5, 1927. His wife Mary Jane (nee Mumford), below, died on August 14, 1957.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

George Victor Lansell was Born in London in 1883, eldest son of George Lansell ('Quartz King') and Edith. Educated at St Andrew's College, Bendigo, and Melbourne Grammar. Married Edith, a skiing champion, in 1910; honeymooned overseas and visited Egypt. Named his Bendigo home 'Denderah' after an Egyptian archaeological site. The house featured art nouveau architecture and a Widow's Walk for astronomy. Commissioned in the 8th Australian Infantry Regiment in 1904; captain by 1909. He served in France during World War I with the 38th Battalion; wounded but returned to service. George organized the northwest Victorian Volunteer Defence Corps in WWII; retired as honorary colonel in 1942. Served as a Nationalist Party member for Bendigo in the Legislative Council, later joined the Country Party.President of the Bendigo branch of the Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia for nearly 30 years. Led fundraising for the Soldiers' Memorial Hall and its brass honour rolls. Director of several local companies, including Sandhurst Trustees Co. and Bendigo Mutual Permanent Land and Building Society. Introduced Hanro Knitting Mills and the Australian Swiss Watch Co. to Bendigo.Acquired and merged the Bendigo Independent with The Bendigo Advertiser. Built a clinic at Bendigo Hospital with his mother; donated medical equipment and supported local institutions like the Benevolent Home, art gallery, School of Mines, and YMCA.Recognition and Legacy. Knighted in 1951.Remembered for personal generosity, especially to ex-servicemen and their families.Described as shy and retiring, but a major figure in Bendigo's history.His funeral in 1959 was one of the largest in Bendigo, reflecting his impact on the community.Fortuna Restoration Article - "Lansell's Impressive Legacy" - The Bendigo Miner Tuesday March 06 2008- Author Jim Evans This item contains the following: 11217.10a Colour Photo of The Edith and G. V. Lansell Laboratory Clinic at the Bendigo Hospital 11217.10b Part of page 23 - Lansell's Impressive Legacynon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, the edith and g. v. lansell laboratory clinic