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Photograph - Fentongove, California Gully
... Fentongove, California Gully...California Gully..."Fentongove" is situated at 3 Staley Street, California...10563.1a Fentongove, California Gully, former home of Long... "Fentongove" is situated at 3 Staley Street, California Gully ..."Fentongove" is situated at 3 Staley Street, California Gully. The home was built in 1867 for Mr Richard Williams who was the mine manager for the Johnsons Reef Mining Company for 36 years.10563.1a Fentongove, California Gully, former home of Long serving Cornish Mine Manager Richard Williams. Residence under restoration (date unknown). 10563.1b photocopy of Mr. Richard Williams, former mine manager and owner of Fentongove, California Gullyrichard williams, mine manager, fentongrove, california gully -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY FOOTBALL
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY FOOTBALL... California Gully State School... teams of California Gully Colonials and California Gully State... California Gully State School California Gully Colonials Football ...Sheets of foolscap paper with the hand written football teams of California Gully Colonials and California Gully State Schools. C1901.recreations, sports, football, lydia chancellor, collection, football, sport, california gully state school, california gully colonials football club, bendigo -
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Newspaper - BENDIGO SCHOOLS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY NATIONAL SCHOOL
... BENDIGO SCHOOLS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY NATIONAL...california gully...Newspaper article titled: California Gully National School.... SCHOOL History california gully Newspaper article titled ...Newspaper article titled: California Gully National School.school, history, california gully -
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Newspaper - JACK PERRY COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER MIDWINTERS OVAL CALIFORNIA GULLY
... JACK PERRY COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER MIDWINTERS OVAL CALIFORNIA... California Gully... England at the MCG in 1878. He lived in California Gully, where... California Gully Newspaper article, Bendigo Weekly, regarding William ...Newspaper article, Bendigo Weekly, regarding William Midwinter. Midwinter played in the Australian test team against England at the MCG in 1878. He lived in California Gully, where the oval is situated, bounded by Butler, Bailey and Thorn Streets, California Gully.person, individual, jack perry, william midwinter, cricket, test match, california gully -
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Photograph - POLICE STATION, THORPE STREET, CALIFORNIA GULLY
... POLICE STATION, THORPE STREET, CALIFORNIA GULLY...california gully police station... Street California Gully, Bendigo, prior to demolition. Timber... ORGANISATION Government california gully police station Bendigo ...colour photo : image shows former police station Thorpe Street California Gully, Bendigo, prior to demolition. Timber house, verandah surrounding, iron roof. Building is surrounded by security fencing.organisation, government, california gully police station, bendigo, sandhurst, police station, thorpe street, california gully, demolition -
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Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY BATHS
... HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY BATHS...California Gully baths... looking at the California Gully Baths. In the background... PLACE Water baths California Gully baths Photograph of two small ...Photograph of two small boys seated on a wooden railing looking at the California Gully Baths. In the background is a brick building (church ?)place, water, baths, california gully baths -
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Photograph - BENDIGO SCHOOLS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY
... BENDIGO SCHOOLS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY...california gully...Sepia coloured photograph of grade 5/6 California Gully... SCHOOL History california gully Sepia coloured photograph ...Sepia coloured photograph of grade 5/6 California Gully in 1919. Under the photo W. Edmends, photographer 168 Donald Street Brunswick.school, history, california gully -
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Document - HERITAGE REPORT: FORMER POLICE STATION AND QUARTERS: CALIFORNIA GULLY
... : CALIFORNIA GULLY... - California Gully... California Gully Police Station at 15 Thorpe Street, California Gully... - California Gully City of Greater Bendigo Wilson & Ass Butler Amanda ...Seventeen page Heritage Place Report on the Former California Gully Police Station at 15 Thorpe Street, California Gully. It is the former police station and quarters, former timber stables and timber cottage residence demolished and horse paddock on separate title. Report includes a Statement of Significance, Place History (History of the Area), Policing California Gully Goldfields, History of the Buildings, Chronology of Ownership, Rate Books 1858, - 1867 - 1868, 1895 Borough of Eaglehawk Rates, 1922 Voters Roll, 1952 & 1962 Sands & McDougall Directory Thorpe St California Gully, Comparable Examples, Secondary Sources, Description Conservation Policy Guidelines (Specific), Physical Conditions, Physical Description 1, Map of Early Photo Location, Bendigo Parish Plan circa 1870, Certificate of Title 1950 & 1960. Pge 14 has plans, maps and an aerial photo of 15 Thorpe Street. Page 15 has an aerial photo of 15 Thorpe Street, California Gully with Allotment Size. Page 16 & 17 has photos.heritage, heritage report - former police station and quarters - california gully, city of greater bendigo, wilson & ass, butler, amanda jean, johnson reef shafts no 1 & 2, rose of denmark, princess dagmar, bendigo amalgamated goldfields company, captain frederick standish, royal irish constabulary, e thorpe, campbell, taylor, watson, brown, hosken, mckowne, mcqualter, parker, hicks, eaglehawk municipal council, victorian police force, d bannear, historic mining sites in the sandhurst eaglehawk and raywood mining divisions, department of conservation and natural resources, joshua thorpe, thorpe & co, johnson & co, william thorn, michael thomas, james murdock, edward c brown, francis youlden, gold escort, water police, mounted police, city police (melbourne), geelong police, gold fields police, rural bench constabulary, the people's force, robert haldane, n wild, streets of the borough of eaglehawk, police registration act, william henry mitchell, camp hotel, j o c nieman, j m catarach, g w hosken, margaret hosken nee mckown, majorie alice mcqualter, kellie anne mcqualter, adam joseph doolan, mr hicks, sands & mcdougall, hill george, meeking howard, mcewan frank a, jinks stanley, mccaig mrs eleanor, gordon john l, mcqualter mrs adeline, maher william l, raynor robert, flack john p, whitehead miss a, sang george t, linddsay john p, dyer henry, jackman george a, tibbetts mrs s a, hosken mrs margaret winifred nee mckowne, chaplin frank w, wilson c e, wright george, miller g a, sheyhill basil hugh, marshall r, miles j h, parker w b, barkla w g, nicholls les, cartledge clifford william, cole charles basil, farmers citizens trustees co, bev hanson -
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Map - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: MAP OF LONG GULLY/CALIFORNIA GULLY AREA
... /CALIFORNIA GULLY AREA...The Long Gully History Group - Map of Long Gully/California... Gully/California Gully Area. It shows Eaglehawk Road from Craig... The Long Gully History Group - Map of Long Gully/California Gully ...BHS CollectionTwo copies of a map, printed on yellow paper, of the Long Gully/California Gully Area. It shows Eaglehawk Road from Craig Street then Mr Korong Road,to the Murray Valley Highway to just past Avenue Street. Sandhurst Road and Holmes Road are to the right. To the left is California Gully Road. Water Supply Purposes Reserve, Mental Hygiene Authority, Comet Hill State School Reserve, Agricultural Showgrounds and Recreation Reserve, Rubbish Reserve and two un-named State Schools are shown. Some contours are also shown.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - map of long gully/california gully area -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, WW2, California Gully Mechanics Institute, c1946
... " by the "Citizens of California Gully"....California Gully Mechanics Institute... of California Gully". Certificate - appears to be an original ...Presented "In Appreciation of Service/ rendered in the/ Second World War 1939-45".Certificate - appears to be an original certificate on thick paper which has been laminated. Red and dark blue print on beige background surrounded by colour illustrations - red, white, and blue flag, the Australian Coat of Arms; Navy, Army and Air Force badges, laurel leaves and scroll work.Certificate presented to "LAC E.R. Bassett" by the "Citizens of California Gully".certificate, ww2, raaf, lac e.r. bassett -
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Ephemera - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: PENNANT CALIFORNIA GULLY PRIMARY SCHOOL
... GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: PENNANT CALIFORNIA GULLY PRIMARY...California Gully...: California Gully Primary School No. 123, white five points star, Bell... SCHOOL Centenary California Gully Green school pennant ...Green school pennant with a safety pin. Words in white: California Gully Primary School No. 123, white five points star, Bell topper Hill Centenary Year july 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. 1883-1983. In the white box at the bottom the signature, Gertrude Perry.school, centenary, california gully -
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Photograph - MECHANICS INSTITUTE, CALIFORNIA GULLY, c1890
... MECHANICS INSTITUTE, CALIFORNIA GULLY...California Gully Mechanics Institute committee...Sepia photo. California Gully Mechanics Institute Committee...Education mechanics institute A G Levy California Gully ...Sepia photo. California Gully Mechanics Institute Committee, 1890. Front row: 2 men sitting on floor. Second row 5 men sitting on chairs. Back row: 5 men standing. All men dressed in suits. Markings/Inscriptions: A. G. Levy, Photographer, Eaglehawk.A G Levyeducation, mechanics institute, a g levy, california gully mechanics institute committee, eaglehawk -
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Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY STATE SCHOOL, 1905
... HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY STATE SCHOOL...California Gully State School.... On the reverse is written: California Gully State School about 1905, Neg... PERSON Group school California Gully State School Photograph ...Photograph of a large group of children posed in front of a brick building. There is some decorative brickwork visible in the façade. On a small blackboard in front of the children is what appears to be the Roman Numeral for 2 (II) followed by two dots. On the reverse is written: California Gully State School about 1905, Neg. A102'person, group, school, california gully state school -
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Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: KIDD'S STORE, CALIFORNIA GULLY
... HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: KIDD'S STORE, CALIFORNIA GULLY... California Gully... photo in front of Kidd's Store, California Gully. A lady... California Gully Grocer Ironmonger Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection ...Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 2 copies - A group photo in front of Kidd's Store, California Gully. A lady with a bicycle & a gentleman in a horse & buggy. Two children & 3 men also & a lady on the veranda. Two copies are not as close as the first include another store to the left. Excellent photo of the store front veranda & veranda posts & the store windows.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, kidd's store, california gully, grocer, ironmonger -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, R. Dermer Smith, California Gully, Eaglehawk Methodist Church. Sunday School Teachers and Officers c1900, c1900
... California Gully, Eaglehawk Methodist Church. Sunday School...California Gully, Eaglehawk Methodist Church. Sunday School... School California Gully, Eaglehawk Methodist Church. Sunday ...Sepia photograph with a card mount of a group in front of the exterior of the Sunday School.California Gully, Eaglehawk Methodist Church. Sunday School Teachers and Officerseaglehawk methodist church sunday school -
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Photograph - SLOYD CLASS, CALIFORNIA GULLY, 1901-1902
... SLOYD CLASS, CALIFORNIA GULLY... California Gully State School...Sepia photograph of 'Sloyd Class' California Gully... EDUCATION Secondary boys Bendigo California Gully State School Bell ...Sepia photograph of 'Sloyd Class' California Gully. Photograph on light brown board and taped to brown cardboard. 21 boys in woodworking aprons holding various articles sitting in rows in front of verandah. One male adult standing. Boy in centre of middle row holding a small blackboard. Inscriptions: some faint pencil writing on board. On front - circular blue stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. TR GP83.On back - circular blue stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' x 2. On mount board names faintly written include '.. Bennett', 'Howard Heath', 'Frank Wallis', 'Les Wilcox', 'Billy Grille', 'Tom Rogers', 'Harley Tozer', 'Les ..', 'Clarrie .. Most names illegible. 'GP83. History: Previous Acc. No. California Gully (Bell Topper Hill) State School. Howard Heath, instructor. Names of students attached?education, secondary, boys, bendigo, california gully state school, bell topper hill state school, bendigo schools, schools, education, bendigo -
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Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY FOOTBALL TEAM, 1900
... HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY FOOTBALL TEAM...California Gully Football Team... of this is written Eaglehawk photo, about 1900, California Gully Football... PERSON Group football team California Gully Football Team ...Photograph of a group of men dressed in a uniform in front of a brick building, there is an ornate verandah post visible in the centre of the group. They are wearing light coloured three-quarter length pants with long socks, most of then have lace - up vests over a long sleeved garment. On the back of this is written Eaglehawk photo, about 1900, California Gully Football team in front of Johnson Reef Hotel, (Rhodes shop 1980?). 2. Close-up of the sign on the wall of the Hotel which reads 'Dr. Jones may be consulted here every Monday at 3.30 PM. If not required no delay will be made'. 3. there are also two small proof photos of the team.person, group, football team, california gully football team, johnson's reef hotel, rhodes shop, dr. jones -
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Photograph - CALIFORNIA GULLY PRIMARY SCHOOL 1901, July 1901
... CALIFORNIA GULLY PRIMARY SCHOOL 1901...california gully p.s....sepia photograph: California Gully State School pupils... ORGANIZATION Education california gully p.s. sepia photograph ...sepia photograph: California Gully State School pupils of Grade 4. Class board shows ' No. 125, G IV' Photo shows two adult males ( Head teacher and assistant) . Four rows of students. Names of many pupils are noted in ballpoint ink on surface of the print together with the two teachers names. In grey lead pencil ' Belltopper Hill S.S. 1901' G.P. 84 in ink top RH corner. Written on back in ball point ' taken July 1901 ( I was 10 years of age ) prev. no. 2000-561-01 Names of students printed on photo: Abercrombie H.T., Millie Ferguson, Lily Cresswell, Laura Carter, Florrie Herbert, Florrie Lewis, Bertha Walter, Warren Anr, White, Schilling, Mable Trewarther, Nelly Neerhot, McKerliek Tom Hutchison, Gam Richards, Les Ennor,Bill Palmer, Bob Sporle, Christie, Bob Merrifield, Merriefield, Alice Cruse, Bodilly, McKerlie, Les Martin ( killed in mine ) Sam Jury, Elksie Ennor, Herb Pearce, Maude Christie, Reeves, Jack Hills, Bob Sporle, T. Hill, E. Collier, Valentine, Lily Jackson, Jack Nills, Les Mathews, Claude Hocking, Norm Evely, Paynting, Reg Miller, C.A. Searby ( later Principal of Melbourne Boys' High School )organization, education, california gully p.s. -
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Photograph - CALIFORNIA GULLY MECHANICS INSTITUTE
... CALIFORNIA GULLY MECHANICS INSTITUTE...Cal Gully Mechanics Institute, California Gully... Gully Mechanics Institute, California Gully Photograph ...Cal Gully Mechanics Institute, California Gully -
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Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - invitation from California Gully P.S. No 123 to Centenary 1983 July 1, 2 & 3
... Gertrude Perry Collection - invitation from California...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her...Gertrude Perry Collection - invitation from California...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her ...Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - invitation from California Gully P.S. No 123 to Centenary 1983 July 1, 2 & 3; Belltopper Hill 1883. invitation has green print on beige card, folded with the activities over three days printed inside. Card invites Miss Perry. Five items have been ticked to attend over Sat. and Sun. Portion of card is missing probably a RSVP section to inform the committee of Miss Perry's intention to attend the \School's Centenary.Internal invitation is made to Miss Perry to attend. Five items have been ticked to attend.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
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Photograph - JOHN HALL COLLECTION: COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH - CALIFORNIA GULLY MINE,MOUNTED
... JOHN HALL COLLECTION: COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH - CALIFORNIA...Coloured photograph - California Gully mine John Hall... Hall, artist Coloured photograph - California Gully mine John ...Coloured photograph - California Gully mine John Hall - artist Photograph mounted with green borderJohn Hall, artist -
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Photograph - JOHN HALL COLLECTION: PHOTO OF THE ORIGINAL WATER COLOUR PAINTING: DUCHESS TRIBUTE MINE CALIFORNIA GULLY
... PAINTING: DUCHESS TRIBUTE MINE CALIFORNIA GULLY... PAINTING: Duchess Tribute Mine California Gully Written... Mine California Gully Written on the rear: Duchess Tribute ...JOHN HALL COLLECTION: PHOTO OF THE ORIGINAL WATER COLOUR PAINTING: Duchess Tribute Mine California Gully Written on the rear: Duchess Tribute Cal Gully Water colours by John Hall (dec) EaglehawkJohn Hallartwork, water colour, gold mines -
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Artwork - JOHN HALL COLLECTION: WATER COLOUR PAINTING: DUCHESS TRIBUTE MINE CALIFORNIA GULLY, 2013
... TRIBUTE MINE CALIFORNIA GULLY...: Duchess Tribute Mine California Gully. Signed in bottom LH... COLOUR PAINTING: DUCHESS TRIBUTE MINE CALIFORNIA GULLY ...JOHN HALL COLLECTION: Original WATER COLOUR PAINTING: Duchess Tribute Mine California Gully. Signed in bottom LH corner by John Hall. Dated 2013. Written in pencil at top Devonshire group of Mines. Snob's Hill and Mungo Mines in the background. Written on bottom edge Duchess Tribute, South Devonshire]West United Devonshire, Phoenix, Duchess of Edinburgh, United Devonshire.John Hallartwork, water colour, gold mines -
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Photograph - MINING LANDSCAPE BENDIGO - CALIFORNIA GULLY AREA
... MINING LANDSCAPE BENDIGO - CALIFORNIA GULLY AREA...: Golden Square. (is not Golden Square view but California Gully... BENDIGO - CALIFORNIA GULLY AREA ...Sepia image: mounted on board, shows mining landscape with numerous poppet heads and mining chimneys visible. In forefront of image: Shed with 'Duchess Tribute' written on front, small cottage alongside, poppet head on LH side and another immediately behind, various sheds. Written on bottom of photo in blue pen: Golden Square. (is not Golden Square view but California Gully on New Chum Line of reef )bendigo, mining, landscape view, sandhurst, bendigo, duches tribute, poppet heads, chimneys -
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Document - INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES, COBDEN TENT, CALIFORNIA GULLY, JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS 1865 - 1915
... INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES, COBDEN TENT, CALIFORNIA... Tent I.O.R. California Gully, Jubilee Celebrations 1865 - 1915... ' Cobden Tent I.O.R. California Gully, Jubilee Celebrations 1865 ...Buff coloured document, printed on front is a photo of a group of men and women, some wearing ceremonial collars. Printed on bottom ' Jubilee group of adult members and members of Myrtle Junior Tent (Girls) No. 400' On back of document ' Cobden Tent I.O.R. California Gully, Jubilee Celebrations 1865 - 1915, will be conducted from Sunday August 22 to Wed., August 25 in the California Hill, Methodist Church and Schoolroom'. Program of events is then described.bendigo, clubs, rechabites -
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Map - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: MAP OF LONG GULLY
... California Gully...Copy of a street map showing Jobs Gully, California Gully... Group - Map of Long Gully Jobs Gully California Gully Long Gully ...Copy of a street map showing Jobs Gully, California Gully, Long Gully, St Just's Point and Iron Bark.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - map of long gully, jobs gully, california gully, long gully, st just's point, iron bark -
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Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: BELL TOPPER THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL
... california gully... of education and the community of California Gully, soft cover, 115... SCHOOL History california gully Bendigo-Schools-California Gully ...Bell Topper The School On The Hill, a chronicle of education and the community of California Gully, soft cover, 115 pages with black and white photographs & maps.Ruth Hopkinsschool, history, california gully, bendigo-schools-california gully -
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Photograph - BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, CALIFORNIA GULLY, c.1900
... BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, CALIFORNIA GULLY... BUILDINGS Church bible christian church cal gully Black and white ...Black and white photograph of brick church with buttresses. Ornate pattern to Centre of wall at top. Two porches left and right. Wooden fretwork to gable on roof. Picket fence surround. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Bible Christian Church, Upper Road, Californian Cully, now St. Jude's Anglican Church'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001buildings, church, bible christian church, cal gully -
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Document - NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY STATE SCHOOL, 1980-1985
... NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY STATE SCHOOL... COLLECTION: CALIFORNIA GULLY STATE SCHOOL ...Califronia Gully State School National Trust memorandum 11/9/1980 from the secretary, Building Committee to the secretary Victorian Branch re roofing problems. Letter from Sandra M. Bunn to Mrs Hawker re roof of school Letter from S.R. Birch to Mrs S.F. Morton re classification of the school. Newspaper article Bendigo Advertiser 24/9/1985bendigo, buildings -
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Newspaper - Newspaper articles - North Central Loddon Region
... California Gully... and contributed to the welfare and advancement of the California Gully... in California Gully. ... and advancement of the California Gully community. Following his death ...8375a: The Victorian soldier settlement scheme created in 1917 to lease farming land to soldiers and nurses returning from WW1. The Scheme was heavily criticised. Some reasons for this were the settlers' lack of capital, the size of the land allocated, and the prices of agricultural products both purchased and sold by the farmers. In the wake of WW2, the soldier settlement scheme was refined and, under the supervision of the Soldier Settlement Commission, was re-established. The Yarraberb Settlement was one of the settlements established in 1948. 8375b: Archibald Edmund "Archie" Robertson was born in Eaglehawk in 1884 to Martin Robertson and Anna Margaretha/Hannah Marguerita (nee. Weseloh/Wesloah). Robertson was a commissioned officer during WW1 and contributed to the welfare and advancement of the California Gully community. Following his death in 1922, following a fall from his bike, the community honoured Robertson with a memorial seat in 1923.A3 colour photocopies of newspaper articles pertaining to the North Central Victoria Region. Date of photocopy unknown. Location of original paper unknown (likely the Eaglehawk Times, unable to confirm). Both articles were cut from a larger paper. Article 8375a briefly describes the Yarraberb Solider Settlement. Article 8375b recounts the dedication of Archie Robertson's seat in California Gully. newspaper, eaglehawk heritage society, yarraberb soldiers settlement, soldier settlement commission, archie robertson, california gully, ww1, ww2