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Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryVase, Bessie Biggs, 1981c
This vase was gifted to the Faculty by Dr Walter Wyndham Biggs upon his retirement from the Faculty Board in 1981. Dr Biggs was the first flying anaesthetist of the Flying Surgeon Service based at Longreach in central Queensland. The vase is hand painted by Dr Biggs mother, Bessie Biggs. The manufacturer of the vase, Furstenberg, is one of oldest and most renowned porcelain makers in Europe since 1747. Made in West Germany, the makers mark is found at the base of the vase marked with a blue under glaze symbol of a crown, script F and a number 9. Porcelain vase of bulbous form and narrow neck with gold trim on lip. Black and white hand painted scene of flying geese above a body of water surrounded by reeds.[hand written on base in black ink] Handpainted / by / Bessie Biggs / 1981 [embossed on base] 7405/30 [Blue under-glaze on base] symbol of crown / cursive script F / 9 / FURSTENBERG / SEIT 1747 / WEST GERMANY [Artist signature on painted surface] B BIGGSdr walter biggs, furstenberg, porcelain -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Tall version of "Shurle" Doll loaned by Beverly Biggs -- 2 Photos -- Coloured
Two Coloured photos of Tall version of "Shurle" Doll loaned by Beverly Biggsstawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS, 27/4/1970
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from H. Biggs, Treasurer to Mr. Leggo, Public Works Dept. dated 27/4/1970-. In the letter Mr. Biggs is describing the damage. He is applying for funds on behalf of the Bendigo Historical Society to restore the Barracks.H. Biggsorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS, 2/7/70
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from H. Biggs to Mr John Newton dated 2/7/70 in which Mr Biggs on behalf of the Bendigo Historical Society agrees to the Police Barracks being used by Mr John Newton for his purposes but only on certain conditions.H. Biggsorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Photograph of Army Nurse Ethel Maud Biggs
Rectangle Black and White photograph (mounted) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS, 19/6/70
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from Mr Biggs to Mr Serpell, Director of Public Works, dated 19/6/70 replying to earlier 5th June letter. Mr Biggs is asking for permission to secure the building with barriers temporarily & to place proper wire mesh over the windows & doors. He assures him he will carry out the work in accordance with local regulations & that funding won't be a problem.H. Biggsorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection. old police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: A LETTER FROM H BIGGS TO EDITOR OF BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 29/4/1970
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. H. Biggs, 121 King St. Bendigo 29/4/70. Sent a letter to the Editor of the Bendigo Advertiser asking if he would publish 'the following' in the paper. In the article he congratulates the Bendigo Advertiser for a well balanced view presented in its leading article 'It's worth the effort'. Mr Biggs in the article is stressing the importance of time & money being spent on such projects as the Joss House, Police Barracks, Central Deborah Mine, Victoria Hill Project, Eaglehawk Logs, Museum & Chinese Project in Bridge Street.H. Biggsorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, a letter from h biggs to editor of bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS, 5/6/70
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from H. J. S. Biggs to The Hon. R. H. Trethewey MLA dated 5/6/70. He is thanking him for the efforts he has made on behalf of the Bendigo Historical Society and hoping the City Council succeed in obtaining the Old Police Barracks for Civil Defence purposes to avoid their being demolished.H. Biggsorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Pamphlet - THE GRAYTOWN GOLDRUSH, Hammond, Joyce, 1977
A short history of The Graytown Goldrush. Includes Photographs 12pA short history of The Graytown Goldrush. Includes Photographs 12pgold mining, graytown, pioneers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, K Gregory, B Pearson, W Stewart et al, From Protectorate to Smaller Town, 1985
2nd book. L3518. Incorporating 125 years of education and achievement Murchison Primary School 1860-1985. Booklet for "Back to Murchison" 18-20 October 1985.Yellow soft cover booklet. Green test and 2 pictures on front. Top on of river scene. Lower scene of street buildings. Aerial scene of town on back cover. 79 pages -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Gate of the Golden Years, 1976
Printed to celebrate a century of patient care. Mooroopna Hospital 1876-1976.Yellow cover. Title and authors name in navy. Copy of badge of Mooroopna and District Base Hospital, Red Cross on front cover.mooroopna hospital centenary -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Brochure, Come to Tatura, 1950's - 1960's
Issued by the Tatura Chamber of Commerce, Shire of RodneyBrochure. Green border, cream photo of Hogan St, including clock & Criterion Hotel in background. Four pages promoting Tatura as a holiday destination (possibly in 1950's)tatura, tatura chamber of commerce, tatura tourism -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Programmes, Biggs Printing, Shepparton, Land of Smiles, 1978-1979
1 of 3 programmes of Turaton Musical Company Productions in 1978, 1979 and 1995. Each programme of 8 pages with synopsis and photographs of players. Introductions to principal artists. Some history of the group and credits. Two other programmes L0596 and L0597Musical productions local groups -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Programmes, Biggs Printing, Shepparton, The Gondoliers, 1978-1979
1 of 3 programmes of Turaton Musical Company Productions in 1978, 1979 and 1995. Each programme of 8 pages with synopsis and photographs of players. Introductions to principal artists. Some history of the group and credits. Two other programmes L0595 and L0597Musical productions local groups -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Programmes, Biggs Printing, Shepparton, Voice of Victory Concert, 1978-1979
1 of 3 programmes of Turaton Musical Company Productions in 1978, 1979 and 1995. Each programme of 8 pages with synopsis and photographs of players. Introductions to principal artists. Some history of the group and credits. Two other programmes L0595 and L0596Musical productions local groups -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: FROM BRISTOL TO EAGLEHAWK
Newspaper. Harry Biggs Collection. A newspaper account of a small group of pioneers who travelled from Bristol, England on the ship 'Chesterholm' to eventually Eaglehawk. They were Jane Biss & her son Charles 19 years & Mrs Harris & her 3 children from 11 to 8 years. The newspaper account is titled 'It was a long way to Eaglehawk'.Mr H. Biggsnewspaper, harry biggs collection, from bristol to eaglehawk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Marriage Certificate - Adam Howlett, 1/03/1910 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Marriage of Adam Howlett, dairyman, and Ivy Septina Biggs at St. John's Church, Blackburn.Certificate of Marriage of Adam Howlett, dairyman, and Ivy Septina Biggs at St. John's Church, Blackburn.Certificate of Marriage of Adam Howlett, dairyman, and Ivy Septina Biggs at St. John's Church, Blackburn.howlett, adam, biggs, ivy septina -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Marriage Certificate. Robert Stanley Meadows, 9/11/1910 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Marriage of Robert Stanley Meadows, mechanic, and Daisy Biggs at St. John's Church, Blackburn.Certificate of Marriage of Robert Stanley Meadows, mechanic, and Daisy Biggs at St. John's Church, Blackburn.Certificate of Marriage of Robert Stanley Meadows, mechanic, and Daisy Biggs at St. John's Church, Blackburn.meadows, robert stanley, biggs, daisy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - THE BENDIGO TRUST COLLECTION: VARIOUS MISCELLANEOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED
Various miscellaneous documents related to the Bendigo Trust: Application for Membership (Bendigo Advertiser 1/12/1971); Description of Bendigo Trust - one page signed H Biggs, Sec. ; Roster for Kangaroo Flat Tourist Reception Centre (Oct. 1974); Form of Meeting (no date but reference to meeting being adjourned to 13/12/1971); Information on sheet relating to potential activities to be publicized on ABC (3LO - ''Out and About Today'' programme); number of various handwritten pages.M. Biggs, Bendigo Advertiser,organization, club/society, bendigo trust -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, C. Hewitt Stawell Photographic Co, Thelma Philips nee Raitt as a baby in a cane pram c1900
The photograph of the baby in the cane pram is Thelma Phillips nee Raitt. The donor of the photograph was her daughter Mrs. Beverley Biggs.Sepia photograph of a baby seated in an elaborate cane and seagrass pram. The pram has metal wheels. The baby is dressed in a fluffy overcoat and bonnet with a broach pinned to the bib. c1900Stawell Photographic Co., Main Street Close Railway C. Hewitt, Manager printed on the front. On the back is hand written Mrs. Biggs mother Mrs. Thelma Phillips nee Raitt, Nana. Also the stamp of the Stawell photographic Co.stawell portrait -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORIC GUIDE TO BENDIGO
Historic Guide to Bendigo. 5401 has Four(4) loose slips of paper at the front. Maps are in the back.The map of the goldfields shows Streets, Lines of Reef, and Principal shafts. Recommended for tourists, students, prospectors and historians. Produced by the Bendigo Branch of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria, which was compiled from material supplied by members, and edited by H. J. G. Biggs.Produced by the Bendigo Branch of The Royal Historical Society of Victoria, which was compiled from material supplied by members, and edited by H. J. G. Biggs.bendigo, history, city history. the goldfields. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - EAGLEHAWK BOROUGH COUNCIL, 100 YEARS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT - 1862 - 1962, 1962
100 Hundred Years of Local Government, Eaglehawk Borough Council, 1862 - 1962H. J. G. Biggseaglehawk, history, eaglehawk borough council, eaglehawk council history, bendigo history. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - 100 YEARS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1862 - 1962, 1962
Eaglehawk Borough Council 100 years of local government 1862 - 1962. Printed by Bolton Bros Bendigo, 27 pages with B&W photographs. White soft cover.H J G Biggseaglehawk, history, eaglehawk borough council, eaglehawk, local government, eaglehawk organizations. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Men's Dress Shirt
Welmar was formerly Welch Margetson Co. Pty. Ltd, men's outfitters and converted to a public company in 1945. There main factory was in Melbourne with a second site opening in Bendigo. In 1949 the Chairman was Mr A Mee.Cotton dress shirt. Brand "Mens Wear by Welmar". Size is undetermined. Laundry mark on collar appears to read "Bigg". Starched waffle pattern bib panels and large cuffs with allowance made for cuff links. Front opening with button holes. Buttons missing.Collar laundry mark. "Biggs"formal wear, dress shirt, welmar -
Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolPhotograph (item) - Carey Baptist Grammar School foundation staff and scholars, 1923, 12 February 1923
Back Row: A. Locke, H. Owen, H. Swanton, R. Phillips, unknown, H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer, A. Barber, D. Kinloch, E. Pearson. Second Row: L. Bills, D. Pascoe, A. Mathias, M. Wain, R. Wain, F. Biggs, A. Knell, A. Dempster, H. Thompson, B. Graham, R. Bills, B. Bethell, J. Seymour, R. Lethbridge. Third Row: C. Webb, S. Doery, E. Stevens, L. Hicks, S. Stewardson, G. Allpress, K. Patterson, K. Rees, H. Tranter, R. Booth, N. Howie, R. Fraser, W. Holdsworth, G. Chapman, R. Moore. Fourth Row: D. Evans, A. Patterson, S. Cameron, W. Culbert, C. Rees, Mr. J. Bills (B.A.), Mr H. G. Steele (M.A., Dip. Ed. (Headmaster)), Mrs H. V. Corkhill, Mrs L. Hickman, C. Beasley, H. Buxton, A Spicer, R. Woolcock. Front Row: C. Booth, C. Mathias, S. Swanton, D. Buxton, R. Biggs, D. Nash, L. Hughes, N. Cartwright, M. Bills, R. Robertson, A. Mellor, F. Spry, H. Spry, R. Coutts, F. Pascoe.Back Row: A. Locke, H. Owen, H. Swanton, R. Phillips, unknown, H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer, A. Barber, D. Kinloch, E. Pearson. Second Row: L. Bills, D. Pascoe, A. Mathias, M. Wain, R. Wain, F. Biggs, A. Knell, A. Dempster, H. Thompson, B. Graham, R. Bills, B. Bethell, J. Seymour, R. Lethbridge. Third Row: C. Webb, S. Doery, E. Stevens, L. Hicks, S. Stewardson, G. Allpress, K. Patterson, K. Rees, H. Tranter, R. Booth, N. Howie, R. Fraser, W. Holdsworth, G. Chapman, R. Moore. Fourth Row: D. Evans, A. Patterson, S. Cameron, W. Culbert, C. Rees, Mr. J. Bills (B.A.), Mr H. G. Steele (M.A., Dip. Ed. (Headmaster)), Mrs H. V. Corkhill, Mrs L. Hickman, C. Beasley, H. Buxton, A Spicer, R. Woolcock. Front Row: C. Booth, C. Mathias, S. Swanton, D. Buxton, R. Biggs, D. Nash, L. Hughes, N. Cartwright, M. Bills, R. Robertson, A. Mellor, F. Spry, H. Spry, R. Coutts, F. Pascoe.carey baptist grammar school, 1923 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - VICTORIAN HOUSE: SAMUEL BARTLETT'S
Black and white photo of weatherboard house with picket fence , corrugated iron roof, bull nose verandah with painted striped roof. At left single fronted addition with gable roof , bow window, finial, extensions at left side at back. Lattice arch at left, 3 chimneys visible. Lattice enclosure at right. J. Lerk ( 5.11.1999 ) 'Samuel Bartlett's house, Job's Gully, Eaglehawk' On back of photo in pencil ' home of Sam Bartlett, Manager of South New Moon Mine 'rephotographed by H.J.G. Biggs ( J. Lerk 25.8.2000 )buildings, residential, samuel bartlett -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)Photograph
Black and white photograph of two women standing at a table covered by children's drawings.Written on back of photo: Carmel Chammings (now Biggs) and mother. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Headwear - Brass Band Cap Plume
Eaglehawk Brass band was established in 1884. At Christmas 1885 the band appeared in their new uniforms of which this hat plume was a part. The uniform was made by Mr William Cameron, tailor. These were the first uniforms to be made locally in this district. The band wore them again at the Myers Flat Boxing Day Sports event.Borough Brass Band 1896. Red horse hair plume 20cm long attached to a four pronged metal holder with screw attachment. A photo of a band member holding a trombone. Written beneath the photo, "Borough Brass band 1896." Has a tag attached. On tag there is a name on the back H.J. G. Biggs Health Inspector.brass bands bendigo, cap plume, horse hair, brass band photo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: LETTER TO HARRY BIGGS FROM, Tuesday 15th
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter to Harry Biggs (envelope included) from D Oakley 264 Gaffney St. Pascoe Vale 3044 dated Tuesday 15th. It is signed 'Lone Doss'. It contains information about their family.person, family, personal portrait, harry biggs collection, letter to harry biggs -
Clunes Museum
Document - RECEIPT
THE AMOUNT OF THESE RECEIPTS ARE EACH FOR 9 POUNDS 7 SHILLINGS AND 6 PENCE4 RECEIPTS .1 31/3/1885 - FROM THE TRUSTEES WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES, BEING PAYMENTS FOR CLEANING ETC. TO MR. SAML BIGGS. .2 30/6/1885 - FROM THE TRUSTEES WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES, BEING PAYMENTS FOR CLEANING ETC. TO MR. SAML BIGGS. .3 30/9/1885 - FROM THE TRUSTEES WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES, BEING PAYMENTS FOR CLEANING ETC. TO MR. SAML BIGGS. .4 31/121885 - FROM THE TRUSTEES WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES, BEING PAYMENTS FOR CLEANING ETC. TO MR. SAML BIGGS.DATE- AMOUNT ECT.local history, commerce, book keeping, churches - wesley
