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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: BENDIGO TOURISM BOARD NEWSLETTER
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: BENDIGO TOURISM BOARD...bendigo tourism board...Twelve pages newsletter published by the Bendigo Tourism... BENDIGO Tourism bendigo tourism board Twelve pages newsletter ...Twelve pages newsletter published by the Bendigo Tourism Board in 1991. Winter in Bendigo, where to go and what to see. Listing what's on in June, July and August. Inside listings of' Bendigo tourist attractions, Potteries, Galleries, Markets, Wineries, A walk around Bendigo, Dining, Entertainment, sporting, Gardens, Surroundings.bendigo, tourism, bendigo tourism board -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: BENDIGO THE GOLDEN HEART OF VICTORIA
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: BENDIGO THE GOLDEN... BENDIGO Tourism brochure Small brochure titled ''Bendigo ...Small brochure titled ''Bendigo ….the Golden Heart of Victoria''. On the cover arial view of Bendigo. Inside short chapters on: the discovery of gold, sporting facilities, accomodation, art, Easter fair, Bendigo. Please note; 2 photos attached to the bottom of each page have note been scanned.bendigo, tourism, brochure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: VARIOUS BROCHURES
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: VARIOUS BROCHURES... BENDIGO Tourism brochure Five small brochures: ''What to see ...Five small brochures: ''What to see at Bendigo'', ''See Bendigo by Calder coaches'', ''Sandhurst Town for a good old time'' ''Welcome to Bendigo and district Victoria'', The gold rush country''.bendigo, tourism, brochure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: MAP OF BENDIGO AND EAGLEHAWK
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: MAP OF BENDIGO AND...Bendigo Tourism Brochures... DOCUMENT Memo Bendigo Tourism Brochures Document. Orange covered ...Document. Orange covered booklet containing fold-out Street Map of Bendigo and Eaglehawk. Four page index of street names pasted inside back cover. Printed on front cover 2/6, ''Bolton Bros. Printers- Bendigo.document, memo, bendigo tourism brochures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: TOURISM BROCHURES, 1970's
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: TOURISM BROCHURES...Bendigo Tourism Brochures... DOCUMENT Memo Bendigo Tourism Brochures Document. Six single sheet ...Document. Six single sheet leaflets; Hartland's Eucalyptus Factory and Historic Farm. Bendigo Tramway's. Bendigo Pottery. Central Deborah Gold Mine. The Chinese Joss House. (2). One bi-fold brochure Central Deborah Gold Mine and Talking Tram. Tri-fold brochures; Bendigo and District Tourist Guide (x2). Welcome to Bendigo and District Victoria. Bendigo Victoria, Australia. One multi-fold brochure ''Gold ! - Bendigo Gold !''.document, memo, bendigo tourism brochures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOAN O'SHEA COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT TOURISM ASSOCIATION
... JOAN O'SHEA COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT TOURISM...Bendigo and District Tourism Association - Chairman's... BENDIGO Tourism bendigo and district tourist association Bendigo ...Bendigo and District Tourism Association - Chairman's reports for 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991/92. Also various letters to the Bendigo Advertiser, Newspaper clippings and other correspondence.bendigo, tourism, bendigo and district tourist association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - TOURISM BENDIGO ARTICLES
... TOURISM BENDIGO ARTICLES... Bendigo Advertiser, 1971, related to tourism, the Bendigo Trust... BENDIGO Mining tourism bendigo trust Bendigo Advertiser April 10th ...Bendigo Advertiser April,19716 newspaper articles from Bendigo Advertiser, 1971, related to tourism, the Bendigo Trust, tourist influx to Bendigo, Pioneer Coach tours to Bendigo, what to see in Bendigo at Easter time, merger of Tourist Association and Trust, funding for Bendigo Trust.Bendigo Advertiser April 10th 1971.bendigo, mining, tourism, bendigo trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THE MOHAIR FARM
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THE MOHAIR FARM... in action. Document BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THE MOHAIR ...Four pages coloured brochure. Bendigo Mohair Farm - Mill and Stud. The world's finest fibre in action.bendigo, business, the mohair farm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THE MOHAIR FARM
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THE MOHAIR FARM... the Mohair farm conducted tours from 10 am Document BENDIGO TOURISM ...Three fold brochure: Visit the Mohair farm conducted tours from 10 ambendigo, business, the mohair farm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THE MOHAIR FARM
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THE MOHAIR FARM... to the finished products. Document BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION ...Three fold brochure advertising the Mohair Farm. Complete Mohair production at one location, from the rearing of purebred Angora goats through all processes to the finished products.bendigo, business, the mohair farm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: LEAFLET ADVERTISING
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: LEAFLET ADVERTISING... McLAREN St, Bendigo. Document BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION ...Document. Single page white advertising ''Photographic & Motion Picture Historical Museum'', 54 McLAREN St, Bendigo.document, memo, leaflet advertizing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THREE WHITE BI-FOLD HISTORY BROCHURES, 1960's
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THREE WHITE BI-FOLD...Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Document. Three white bi--fold history brochures: a. ''Welcome to Eaglehawk''. What to see and what to do in Eaglehawk 1968. Published by Eaglehawk Borough Council and Eaglehawk Trader's Association. b. ''St. Augustines' Church, Myers Flat 1965''. Brief history of Myer's Flat and the Church, Includes an invitation to a special mass to commemorate pioneers of the area. c. Brief history of the First Government Built Post Office and the anniversary of the Incorporation of the Sandhurst Trustees Company 1968.document, memo, three white bi-fold history brochures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THREE SINGLE SHEET TOUR BROCHURES, 1960's
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THREE SINGLE SHEET.... Document BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: THREE SINGLE SHEET ...Document. Three single sheet tour brochures with maps printed on the Reverse, Published by the Bendigo and District Tourist Association. a. Yellow brochure ""Golden Tour''. Outlines a two hour driving tour of Bendigo and White Hills. b. White brochure outlining ''a Walking Tour'' along Pall Mall and through Rosalind park. c. Blue brochure " Blue Tour''. Outlines a driving tour around Eaglehawk.document, memo, three single sheet tour brochures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION:ORANGE BI-FOLD BROCHURE
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION:ORANGE BI-FOLD.... Document BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION:ORANGE BI-FOLD ...Document. Orange bi-fold brochure with a History of the Oriental Bank Building in Eaglehawk housing the Oriental Bank Restaurant.document, memo, orange bi-fold brochure oriental bank -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: WHITE BI-FOLD BROCHURE, 1979
... BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION: WHITE BI-FOLD... to the City of Bendigo. Document BENDIGO TOURISM BROCHURES COLLECTION ...Document. White bi-fold program for the presentation of the ''Royal Navy White Ensign form H.M.A.S. Bendigo'', from the Bendigo Girl Guides to the City of Bendigo.document, memo, white brochure for a presentation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO VICTORIA'S GOLDEN CITY TOURISM BROCHURE ?1960S, ?1960s
... BENDIGO VICTORIA'S GOLDEN CITY TOURISM BROCHURE ?1960S...Bendigo Victoria's Golden City Tourism Brochure Postcards... BENDIGO Tourism postcard Bendigo Victoria's Golden City Tourism ...Bendigo Victoria's Golden City Tourism Brochure Postcards 1960's. Charing Cross and Pall Mall looking north to the Post Office, Central Deborah Gold Mine and Vintage Tram, Chinese Joss House Emu Point Finn Street Bendigo, Charing Cross looking towards the Post Office Pall Mall Bendigo, Bendigo Vintage Tram Pall Mall Bendigo, Royal Tour Tram No. 30 Pall Mall Bendigo, Lake Eppalock at the Bendigo Yacht Club, Dusk Alexandra Fountain Pall Mall Bendigo, Sacred Heart Cathedral From High Street Bendigo, Central Deborah Gold Mine, Shamrock Hotel.bendigo, tourism, postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO ADVERTISER ARTICLE 03/12/1968 B & D TOURISM ASSOC MINING PROJECT, 1968
... Bendigo Advertiser Article 03/12/1968 Bendigo & District...BENDIGO Tourism mining project and restoration Central Nell ...Bendigo Advertiser Article 03/12/1968 Bendigo & District Tourism Association Mining Project. Potential Mining Museum.bendigo, tourism, mining project and restoration, central nell gwynne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LESLIE JOHN BAGUST COLLECTION: THE CONSERVATORY GARDENS, 1940
... The Conservatory Gardens Bendigo 1940 Tourism Postcard Collection Series... BENDIGO Tourism the conservatory gardens bendigo http ...Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photo The Conservatory Gardens Bendigo 1940 Tourism Postcard Collection Series. View south west through the gardens towards Bull Street and the Bendigo Law Courts.bendigo, tourism, the conservatory gardens bendigo, http://www.bendigo.ws/bendigo-attractions/bendigo-gardens/conservatory-gardens.html -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LESLIE JOHN BAGUST COLLECTION: VALENTINE BENDIGO POSTCARDS, 1940
... Town Hall Bendigo 1940. Tourism Postcard Souvenir Set. In 2005...BENDIGO Tourism bendigo town hall Valentine Publishing Co ...Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White photograph Town Hall Bendigo 1940. Tourism Postcard Souvenir Set. In 2005 the first clock was installed in the tower at the Bendigo Town Hall. Vahland had made provision for the clock when he originally redesigned the town hall but it wasn't until the Rotary Club of Bendigo and the Bendigo Advertiser.Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. Melbournebendigo, tourism, bendigo town hall -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir - Bendigo Post Office Centenary Ephemera, Ted Rankins, 1987
... Bendigo Tourism... by Bendigo Tourism and includes two exhibition spaces including... it is occupied by Bendigo Tourism and includes two exhibition spaces ...When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility the nation's mail and telephone services fell on local Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office was designed by Public Works architect George W Watson and constructed between 1883 and 1887. The two story brick structure with basement has unpainted rendered facades and a 43m high clock tower complete with 6 bell carillon. The facades are elaborately decorated with Corinthian pilasters, balustrading, lions' heads and the state mansard roof with cast iron ridging and finials. (VHR #4739). Situated on Pall Mall it has always been called the Bendigo Post Office even though it was not until 1891 that the name Bendigo was given to the town. The Bendigo Post Office housed much more than just postal services and the building contained many early government departments and services needed for a growing district. The building celebrated its centenary on the 30th September 1987 to much fan fare with Ted Rankins, the then Postal Manager planning many of the week long events including tours of the post office, a grand parade with cake and staff in period costume, a ball at the Shamrock and a barbeque in Rosalind Park. The Post Office ceased providing postal services in 1997 after the privitisation Australia Post and Telstra but continues to play a central role for the community, providing important services to visitors and locals alike. Currently it is occupied by Bendigo Tourism and includes two exhibition spaces including the Living Arts Space and Djaa Djuwima a dedicated and permanent First Nations Gallery. Activities at the Post Office are supported by City of Greater Bendigo staff and a dedicated group of volunteers. These items are part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of the last postal manager at the Bendigo Post Office, Ted Rankins. 0364.1: Single sided printed 'Order of Proceedings' flyer; Outlines the running of events for the celebrations on Wednesday 30 September, 1987 at the Post Office with the centenary logo centre top in crimson ink. 0364.2: Single sided, four-colour printed, DL size invitation for celebrations marking the centenary of the Post Office on Wednesday 30 September, 1987. 0364.3,.4,.5,.6,.7: Printed cake bag with centenary logo and image of Bendigo Post Office printed on front in crimson ink. 0364.8,.9,.10,.11: Square note paper with centenary logo and border printed in crimson ink. 0364.12 Envelope: Australia Post envelope with Bendigo 100th anniversary images. Date stamped and addressed to Mr Edmondston Postmaster, Elmore. bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection, ted rankins collection, city of greater bendigo volunteers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - PICTURES AND ATTRACTIONS OF BENDIGO: BEAUTIFUL BENDIGO
... . Published in association with the Bendigo and District Tourism... BENDIGO Tourism guide Tramways George Lansell Gold Mines Hotel ...Booklet (18 pages) ''Beautiful Bendigo'' - coloured pictures of Bendigo and attractions with one page foreword. Published in association with the Bendigo and District Tourism Association, 1987. Includes city map at back of booklet.Printed in Singapore by Toppan Printing Company. Published by Robert Brown & Associated (Aust) Pty Ltd.bendigo, tourism, guide, tramways, george lansell, gold mines hotel, specimen cottage, queen elizabeth oval, secred heart cathedral, camp hill primary school, public library, conservatory gardens, school of mines. central deborah mine. dai gum san wax museum, kwan gung joss house, bendigo's sun loong dragon. sandhurst town, map of bendigo. -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceramic - Painted souvenir plates, Bendigo Pottery, 2010
... City of Greater Bendigo Tourism... after it initially closed, Bendigo Pottery remains one... Tourism Bendigo Pottery Faye Brady artist 0408.1 Front: FCC-A JU ...Established by George Guthrie in 1857 (about 5km north of its current site) and then again seven years later in 1864 after it initially closed, Bendigo Pottery remains one of the most influential and longest running Pottery’s in Australia. Over the years the Pottery has contributed to the growth and development of the district through both its products including building products, table ware and decorative and commemorative war as well as artistically, being responsible for training and supporting many potters locally. The City of Greater Bendigo has had a long history of partnering with Bendigo Pottery to produce tourism tableware and the Civic Collection holds a number of important items within its collection.Two plates produced by Bendigo Pottery with hand painted designs depicting iconic Bendigo landmarks. 0408.1 Front: FCC-A JU HUI (To get together) / Bendigo 2010. Verso: Stamped Bendigo Pottery Est 1858 / Australia, signed FB (Faye Brady). 0408.2 Front: Bendigo / Australia. Verso: Stamped Bendigo pottery Est 1858city of greater bendigo tourism, bendigo pottery, faye brady artist -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DAWN SMITH COLLECTION: PHOTOS OF BENDIGO, c1929
... Black & White Photograph Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo... BENDIGO Tourism alexandra fountain bendigo Black & White ...Black & White Photograph Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo Souvenir Tourism Set Rose Collection Series c1929. Alexandra Fountain is regarded as one of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia's most prominent landmarks and monuments. The fountain is located in Bendigo's "Charing Cross", the intersection of View Street and Pall Mall. Haring Cross effectively stands at the centre of the city and is one of Bendigo's busiest and most prominent intersections. The fountain stands opposite to the main entrance of Rosalind Park. Alexandra Fountain was funded from the proceeds of the Bendigo Juvenile Industrial Exhibition (1879), a £500 gift from George Lansell and a further £700 from the Sandhurst City Council (now the City of Greater Bendigo). The fountain was designed by W. C. Vahland,] a local architect responsible for some of the cities most prominent buildings.The fountain was named in honour of Alexandra, Princess of Wales and the grand opening (5 July 1881) was attended by her sons Prince Albert and Prince George.bendigo, tourism, alexandra fountain bendigo -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Domestic object - Water Monkey, Bendigo Pottery, 1880 - 1910
... City of Greater Bendigo Tourism..., Bendigo Pottery remains one of the most influential and longest.... Bendigo Pottery George Gutherie City of Greater Bendigo Tourism ...Vessels for storing water such as these are common throughout the ages and evident in the pottery of the middle east, Mediterranean and Africa. Between 1880 and 1910 Bendigo Pottery produced these as part of their terracotta ware range. Established by George Guthrie in 1857 (about 5km north of its current site) and then again seven years later in 1864 after it initially closed, Bendigo Pottery remains one of the most influential and longest running Pottery’s in Australia. Over the years the Pottery has contributed to the growth and development of the district through both its products including building products, table ware and decorative and commemorative war as well as artistically, being responsible for training and supporting many potters locally. The City of Greater Bendigo has had a long history of partnering with Bendigo Pottery to produce tourism tableware and art pieces and the Civic Collection holds a number of important items within its collection.Polished terracotta water holder with saucer and stopper. Globular body with rounded base. The shoulders taper into long cylindrical neck, no handle or pouring spout. Surface is undecorated expect for two rings at base of neck. This is the smaller of the two. 0430a stopper; 0430b vessel; 0430c saucerNone foundbendigo pottery, george gutherie, city of greater bendigo tourism -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Domestic object - Water Monkey
... City of Greater Bendigo Tourism..., Bendigo Pottery remains one of the most influential and longest.... Bendigo Pottery City of Greater Bendigo Tourism George Guthrie ...Vessels for storing water such as these are common throughout the ages and evident in the pottery of the middle east, Mediterranean and Africa. Between 1880 and 1910 Bendigo Pottery produced these as part of their terracotta ware range. Established by George Guthrie in 1857 (about 5km north of its current site) and then again seven years later in 1864 after it initially closed, Bendigo Pottery remains one of the most influential and longest running pottery’s in Australia. Over the years the Pottery has contributed to the growth and development of the district through both its products including building products, table ware and decorative and commemorative ware, as well as artistically, being responsible for training and supporting many local potters. The City of Greater Bendigo has had a long history of partnering with Bendigo Pottery to produce tourism tableware and art pieces and the Civic Collection holds a number of important items within its collection.Polished terracotta water holder with saucer and stopper. Globular body with rounded base. The shoulders taper into long cylindrical neck, no handle or pouring spout. Surface is undecorated except for two rings at base of neck. This is the larger of the two. 0431a stopper; 0431b vessel; 0431c saucerNone foundbendigo pottery, city of greater bendigo tourism, george guthrie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO IN 74 THE TOURIST CENTRE OF VICTORIA, 1985
... BENDIGO Tourism guide 1974 Bendigo tourism Bendigo Jaycees Bendigo ...'Bendigo in 74, the tourist centre of Victoria. 48 pages, with illustrations and maps. Compiled as community service by Bendigo Jaycees.Bendigo Jayceesbendigo, tourism, guide 1974, bendigo, tourism, bendigo jaycees -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Uniform - Telegram Satchel
... Bendigo Tourism... Post Office Bendigo Tourism City of Greater Bendigo Tourism ...Electrical telegraphs were point to point text messaging systems primarily used from the 1840's until the late 20th century. It was the first electrical telecommunications system and were sent by an operator or telegrapher using Morse code. Social telegrams were also encouraged and special pictorial forms and envelopes were designed such as the special purple form and envelope which was used when conveying condolence details during World War 2.(fn. Powerhouse https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/163103). There was a brief resurgence in telegraphy during World War I but the decline continued as the world entered the Great Depression years of the 1930s. Although telegraph lines continued to play an important part in distributing news feeds from news agencies post World War 2, the rise of the internet in the 1990s and the widespread installation of the telephones in homes saw the need for telegrams to greatly decline. When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and situated on Pall Mall was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering telegrams and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about telegraphic services and the development of this unique form of communication up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life, coupled with the death Ted Rankins (the last Post Master and a long term telegraph volunteer at the Post Office). This satchel was used by Junior Postal Workers in Bendigo to carry telegrams which were delivered by bicycle in the early years and is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of Ted. Small, dark coloured rectangle, leather satchel with attached belt and ornate buckle. Satchel is made of four pieces of leather: two side pieces, one piece which is folded to create the front, bottom, back and flap and one piece for the central strap. The central strap has a single hole through which a metal toggle is inserted to secure the flap closed. Stitching is evident around the side seams, around the metal toggle and inside flap where strap is attached and has been reinforced. Satchel has four metal tabs to secure the top front to the top sides and an internal pocket on inside. The leather belt is attached to the back outside of the satchel with four metal press studs. The left side buckle also has reinforced stitching. Both sides of the buckle have decorative elements with the words Post Office / Communications/ Australia on the left side around outer circular edge. Underside of right side of buckle end has the words AROS pressed into it. Inside flap of satchel; Australia / Post / Telegram / Boys written in marker. Buckle; Post Office / Communications / Australia. Underside of right side of buckle end; AROS Internal; Gold address sticker with Ted Rankins contact details.ted rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Uniform - Telegram Satchel
... Bendigo Tourism... in the early years. Bendigo Post Office Bendigo Tourism City of Greater ...Electrical telegraphs were point to point text messaging systems primarily used from the 1840's until the late 20th century. It was the first electrical telecommunications system and were sent by an operator or telegrapher using Morse code. Social telegrams were also encouraged and special pictorial forms and envelopes were designed such as the special purple form and envelope which was used when conveying condolence details during World War 2.(fn. Powerhouse https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/163103). There was a brief resurgence in telegraphy during World War I but the decline continued as the world entered the Great Depression years of the 1930s. Although telegraph lines continued to play an important part in distributing news feeds from news agencies post World War 2, the rise of the internet in the 1990s and the widespread installation of the telephones in homes saw the need for telegrams to greatly decline. When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and situated on Pall Mall was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering telegrams and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about telegraphic services and the development of this unique form of communication up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life, coupled with the death Ted Rankins (the last Post Master and a long term telegraph volunteer at the Post Office). This satchel was used by Junior Postal Workers in Bendigo to carry telegrams which were delivered by bicycle in the early years. Small, rectangle, leather satchel with attached shoulder strap and buckle. Satchel is made of five pieces of leather: two side pieces, one piece which is folded to create the front, bottom, back and flap and two small pieces to hold strap ring. The flap has a single hole through which a metal toggle is inserted to secure the flap closed. Satchel has four metal tabs to secure the top front to the top sides and an internal pocket on inside. The leather strap is attached to the top of the side seams of the satchel with circular metal rings and two metal press studs. Inside flap: Sticker with '540B'bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, making a nation exhibition, post office collection -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Manual, Post Master General's Department, Telegram Delivery Instructions, 1967
... Bendigo Tourism... Tourism City of Greater Bendigo Tourism Post Office collection ...Electrical telegraphs were point to point text messaging systems primarily used from the 1840's until the late 20th century. It was the first electrical telecommunications system and were sent by an operator or telegrapher using Morse code. Social telegrams were also encouraged and special pictorial forms and envelopes were designed such as the special purple form and envelope which was used when conveying condolence details during World War 2.(fn. Powerhouse https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/163103). There was a brief resurgence in telegraphy during World War I but the decline continued as the world entered the Great Depression years of the 1930s. Although telegraph lines continued to play an important part in distributing news feeds from news agencies post World War 2, the rise of the internet in the 1990s and the widespread installation of the telephones in homes saw the need for telegrams to greatly decline. When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and situated on Pall Mall was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering telegrams and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about telegraphic services and the development of this unique form of communication up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life, coupled with the death Ted Rankins (the last Post Master and a long term telegraph volunteer at the Post Office). This book was issued to Junior Postal Workers in Bendigo to guide them in the delivery of telegrams and designed to fit into their delivery satchels and carried while on the job. In the early years telegrams were delivered by bicycle and this manual is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of Ted. Small, blue, vinyl covered manual. Contains thirty printed pages covering all aspects of how to correctly deliver telegrams. Topics include 'Loss of telegram', 'Undelivered Telegram', 'special Delivery' and 'Beware of Dogs'. Bound with two ring metal clip. Front cover; Australian Post Office / Telecommunications Division / Telegram / Delivery / Instructions / Headquarters / 1962 Various annotations and updates throughout. ted rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Manual, Post Master General's Department, Postmen's Manual, 1964
... Bendigo Tourism... Rankins Collection Bendigo Post Office Bendigo Tourism City ...When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and situated on Pall Mall was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering telegrams and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about the daily workings of the Post Office up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life and Ted Rankins, the last Post Master and a long term telegraph volunteer at the Post Office, died. Manuals were issued to postmen to guide them in the delivery of letters and parcels and were small enough to be carried with them. This manual was used by the Bendigo Post Office postmen and is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of Ted Rankins,. Small, creamed coloured cloth covered manual. Contains forty four printed pages and two blank end pages covering all aspects of how to correctly deliver the post. Topics include 'Behaviour', 'Deceased Persons' and 'Bicycles' amongst many others. Book is bound and contains many extra additional paragraphs stuck in on appropriate pages noting changes and amendments. Additional amendments in handwritten red pen also occur on pages 28, 29 and 36.Front cover; Postmen's Manual / Australian Post Office Various annotations and updates throughout. ted rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection