Copy of black and white photo: Bridge Street streetscape near site of the present Chinese Museum. Showing Bendigo Hotel at left,. 'Crossingham & Goodman, Saddlers ' ' J. Holdsworth', 'Glass and Chines Warehouse'. 'Batchelder, Photographer, Pall Mall' handcart in foreground. 3 storey weatherboard building with 3 males at door, 2 males and photographers cart in front of fence. Row of single storey buildings with verandahs, some with business signs. 2 storey building at back. Deep gutters with foot bridges over. On back in grey lead '12' Note: Batchelder and his assistant are standing at the hardcart' ( James Lerk 22.9.2000 }Batchelder, Pall Mallplace, streetscape, bridge street

Documents re first attempt to establish an archive centre/museum in Bendigo, from 25/04/1988 to 12/12/1988Michele Matthews collection Four newspaper articles re inaugural meeting, and the push for Archive Centre / Museum; in the Bendigo Advertiser 1988 7/05/1988 - Museum pleads for Govt funds - Bendigo Chinese Association draft submission to develop The Bendigo Chinese Museum 17/05/1988 - comment from Robert Owen - "why doesn't Bendigo have a museum of its own?" 18/05/1988 - Bendigo takes a step towards a safer history 11/06/1988 - First Steps for proposed Bendigo Museum, by Wayne Gregson

Germans were the third largest ethnic group on the Bendigo goldfields in the mid-19th century, numbering 2,000–3,000 by 1860. Many were experienced miners from the Harz mountains and led the development of quartz mining at Sandhurst. Christopher Ballerstedt, a German miner, established a successful quartz mining operation and built Fortuna Villa, later sold to George Lansell. Other notable German names include Wittscheibe, Koch, Killian, Ketterer, Roeder, and Mueller, who contributed to mining and local society. German architects, especially William Vahland, played a major role in shaping Bendigo’s architecture, including work on Fortuna Villa. Germans contributed to Bendigo’s cultural life, with several daughters of German-born residents achieving international fame as opera singers. The community was active in commerce, wine production, trades, and professions (e.g., priests, chemists, mayors). Despite some families anglicizing their names during World War I, many German surnames remain prominent in Bendigo. The document advocates for greater recognition of German pioneers, suggesting Fortuna Villa as a venue for a museum or display to celebrate their legacy, inspired by the example of the Chinese Museum in Bendigo. The author urges the community to preserve and showcase the stories, artifacts, and memorabilia of all Bendigo’s pioneers, emphasizing the importance of remembering the city’s immigrant past. Beverley Carter is the author of the document and is introduced as a retired secondary school teacher, part-time journalist, reviewer, and editor. She is a member of Bendigo's Lansell family and is currently writing a comprehensive history of her family, covering their European and English origins and their role in Bendigo's development. Carter's 'Fortuna Glimpses' series focuses on the life of mining magnate George Lansell and his home, Fortuna Articles - "Time to Honour Pioneers" May 01 2009 The Bendigo Advertiser by Bevely Carter, picture by Julian Prowd This item contains the following: 11217.39a Colour Photo of Fortuna. 11217.39b Part of Page 17 - "Time to Honour Pioneers"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, beverley carter

Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Festival. The aim of The Bendigo Easter Festival is to increase awareness of, and attendance at the Bendigo Easter Festival amongst regional, intrastate, and interstate audiences by 2006. Bendigo Easter Festival - Australia's oldest festival ... .... .. Gold, gold, gold. The year of 1871 was a great year for Bendigo. Parks were laid out, trees lined the streets. Although acknowledged as starting in 1869 the Easter Festival was considered an annual event by 1871. Under brilliant illumination the whole of the Camp Reserve (now Rosalind Park) was filled with a bewildering variety of groups, exhibits and individuals all eager to be involved in such a worthwhile cause. There were sports meetings, theatricals, bazaars and instrumental items as well as dancing and carnival rides. On Easter Monday, as it is today, there was a grand procession that included a variety of bands. 1871 also marked the first year that the Chinese joined in the festivities. Originally the Chinese participated in the procession by dressing in richly embroidered costumes, and carrying colourful banners in all shapes and sizes, which were specially made for them in China. In 1889, the Chinese were given their traditional place in the Parade, the end. They created a wonderful spectacle with their colourful costumes, banners and flags, and in 1892, Loong, the dragon appeared. The Bendigo Easter Festival had been fortunate in that it bad such a lively Chinese community in its midst. At the time of course, Bendigo was known as Sandhurst, and it was not until twenty years after the first Easter Festival that the town was known as Bendigo. These days with sponsorship from the Sandburst Trustees, the Festival is known as the Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Festival. 132 years later, the Sandburst Trustees Bendigo Easter Festival has had many changes. But loyal followers have never been disappointed. This year people saw the traditions upheld with family entertainments and not Loong, but Sun Loong, meaning new dragon, a 100m long Imperial Dragon who was created to take the place of the aging Loong. Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Festival Administration Documents - Annual Reports This Item includes the following Documents: 11213.5a1 2001-2003 Booklet Cover 11213.5a2 Annual Report Booklet 2001-2002 - 12 pages 11213.5b Annual Report 2003 - 16 pages 11213.5c Annual Report 2003-2004 - 16 pages 11213.5d Financial Management Report 2003-2004 - 8 pages 11213.5e Event Review 2003 11213.5f Parmalat Gala Parade Entrants and Commentary 15 pages 2003 11213.5g About the Bendigo Easter Fair Festival and Membership Drive for 2004-2005 11213.5h Marketing Plan November 2003 11213.5i The document outlines the planning for a Chinese Autumn Festival event at the Chinese Museum in Bendigo, designed to precede the Awakening of the Dragon ceremony during the Bendigo Easter Fair. Sunday 20th April 2003 11213.5j A summary of the relocation process, access logistics, and contact protocols for using the Bendigo Easter Festival storage at the Bendigo Advertiser Building in 2004 11213.5k Reports, feedback and requests for Sponsorships 2005 11213.5l This four page document outlines sponsorship opportunities for the Coliban Water Day at Lake during the Bendigo Easter Festival for 2005-2006. 11213.5m Bendigo Easter Fair 2003 Professional MC Plan - April bendigo easter festival, bendigo easter fair

1. Jacket, Khaki wool/polyester fabric. Service Dress style. Gold colour plastic buttons with shank and metal split ring. Buttons have raised emblem - Rising Sun Emblem. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets with button down flap. Left sleeve - oval patch Rising Sun Badge, patch crossed Rifles, patch Australian Coat of Arms - Warrant Officer. Right sleeve - patch - Parachute Wings, patch, Australian Coat of Arms - Warrant Officer, 1st Class. Khaki colour polyester fabric lining with white cotton manufacturers label inside left side. 2. Trousers, khaki wool/polyester fabric. Service Dress Style, with fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with button down flap. Plastic buttons, metal zipper fly, Khaki colour polyester fabric waist and pocket lining. White manufacturers label back pocket. 3. Shirt, Khaki colour cotton/polyester fabric, long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap. Plastic buttons. White cotton manufacturers label, back, below collar. 4. Necktie - khaki colour wool/polyester fabric with polyester fabric lining tie. Two manufacturers labels - black and white cotton with black ink print. 5. Belt - black webbing with brass buckle and keepers. Emblem on reverse sides of buckle. Manufacturers Information on label - black ink print. 1. ADA/MADE IN CHINA/ OCT 2016/ CC30BK/ ^/ NSN: 8405 66 162 6289/ SIZE 105S/ NAME:/ PM KEYS NO:/ OUTER 60% WOOL/ 40% POLYESTER/ LINING/ 100% POLYESTER/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ DO NOT WASH/ IRON UNDER DAMP CLOTH/ WARM IRON". 2. As above with NSN: 8405 66 162 6077" 3. 'ADA/100M/ NSN 8405 66 088 7104/ SIZE??/ NAME/ SERVICE NO./65% POLYESTER/ 35% COTTON/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 4. "ADA" ADA/ MADE IN CHINA/ MAY 2016/ 60% WOOL/ 40% POLYESTER/ DRY CLEAN ONLY" 5. Etched emblem on buckle "^". uniform, army, service dress

1. & 2. Shorts, black coloured nylon fabric with black colour polyester cotton lining, inside fob pocket, elastic and draw cord waistband. Yellow, red and black embroidered "Rising Sun Badge" with lettering "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY" on lower left leg. White colour cotton/polyester fabric manufacturers label - inside back waistband.Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. 1. & 2. "afw/afw pty ltd/ Size: XX Large/Nylon outer/ Polyester Cotton Lining/ CC? CVC/ NSN; 8415-66-139-3924/ Apr. 2016/ Made in China/ Care Instructions/ Nylon Outer/Polyester Cotton Lining/ Warm hand wash/ Do Not Bleach/ Warm Rinse/ Drip Dry in Shade/ Warm Iron".uniform, army, physical training shorts

Item relates back to Cat No 4316.4.Form - Paper, cream coloured, red print.Chinese or Japanese characters SIONG TJONG TJAN MERAUKE ZUID NIEUW GUINEASform, asian country

Currency issued to Citizens of occupied countries by Japanese Government to maintain economic control and to reduce Western influence. Items in collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his Service details, photos and awards.1. One Yen currency note. One side No.1 in two corners. Picture of elderly Chinese man in middle and some Chinese writing characters. Predominately black and "No.49" imprinted in red. On other side picture of building and some Chinese characters. Also 9 names written in black pen. 2. One Yen currency note. One Yen written in corner. Picture of more modern man on one side and a crowing rooster in bottom middle. Predominately black on white paper other side blue on white paper and Chinese Symbols and One Yen.Some in Chinese. One side No.1 in corners. On other side picture of building and lots of names scribed (including McGilvery) and date 3/5/47. 2. One side "1 Yen" and No.1. Second side "1 Yen" and Chinese symbols.bcof, japanese currency

Set of four medals. 1. Original - USA Distinguished Service Cross. 2. Original - USA China Relief Expedition Medal 1900 (Navy). 3. Original - USA Antarctica Service Medal Wintered over Clasp. 4. Original - Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt196to199, bob english collection, medals, usa

Lee Palfrey collection. Refer Cat No 10263. These under garments were for fragmentation protection. This apparel issued to L.Palfrey during Op Catalyst - Iraq. Aug 2005 - Feb 2006.Black garment - under wear, elastic waist, elastic legs at end.Makers printing: “Unisex Pelvic Protective, Anti-microbial Drawers. Main material: 95% Polyester 5% Elastane. Reinforcements 100% silk. Country of Origin: China” “PO No: 05242” Supplier ID No.: J20.lee palfrey, clothing, under garment, protection

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. Army of India Medal 1803-1826, 2. Cabul Medal (Inscribed Cabul 1842 on reverse side.) 3. Jellalabad Medal, (inscribed Jellalabad V 11 April, 4. India General Service medal North West Frontier Clasp. 5. Second China War Medal, Taka Forts and Relief of Peskin Clasp. 6. New Zealand Medal 1869.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt345to350, bob english collection

Currency of this type was issued by the Japanese occupiers of the Dutch East Indies between 1942 and 1945. In addition to the 5 cent note, notes to the value of 1 cent, 10 cents, half guilder, 1 guilder, 5 guilder and 10 guilders were issued.Rectangular currency note with blue printing front and back. Front features both Dutch and Chinese writing with the numeral five on top LH & RH corners. Back features the numeral five printed in each corner and the centre. Notes value printed in the centre of front in Dutch. Scroll work decorates both front and back of the note.Printed in blue ik on front of note; “DE JAPANSCHE REGEERING VIJF CENT, SI”.currency, japanese currency, dutch east indies, ww2

Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details.Five various receipts from Businesses, Church's all different sizes, size noted is the average. .1) Red, blue and yellow colours with English, Chinese writing, stamped centre at the bottom. .2) Pink colour, print in black, entries in blue and dated. .3) White colour, print and images in black, entries in blue pen, dated. .4) White colour, print in black, entries in blue pen. .5) White colour, print and images in black, double sided showing prizes, stamped in purple..1) "Malaya Gold Smith" .2) "Hok Kong Radio Service - Malacca - 23.3.68" .3) "Souvenir Store - Singapore - $284.00" .4) "The United Church of Northern India - Pte G. Jones - $1.00" .5) "Sacred Heart Convent - Lottery Permit No 5/68 - Malacca - Drawn 7th July 1968" receipts, mallaca, singapore, ga jones

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Womens Army Corps Service Medal (WW2). 2. USA - Army of Occupation Medal Japan, Germany clasps. 3. USA - Army China Campaign Medal. 4. USA - Philippine Congressional Medal. 5. USA - Spanish Campaign Medal. 6. USA - Spanish War Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, 501to506, bob english collection

Miniature medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - West Indies Campaign Medal. 2. USA - Indian Campaign Medal. 3. USA - Navy China Campaign Medal. 4. USA - Philippine Campaign Medal. 5. USA - Navy Cuban Pacification Medal. 6. USA - Mexican Service Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt513to518, bob english collection

Miniature medals, all original court mounted. 1. Replica - Waterloo medal 1815. 2. Original - Jelabad medal 1842. 3. Original - Scinde medal 1842. 4. Original - China War Medal 1842. 5. Original - Sutlej Medal with Aliwal clasp. 6. Original - Punjab medal 1849.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt201to206, bob english collection, medals

Miniature Medals, al original court mounted. 1. Original - 2nd China War Medal with Peking and Takuforts 1860 Clasps. 2. Original - Abyssinian War Medal 1869. 3. Original - Canada General Service Medal with Fenin Raid 1866 Clasp. 4. Original - Afghanistan Medal with Rabul and Mustid Clasps. 5. Original - Kabul to Kandahar Star 1881. 6. Original - Egypt Medal 1882-1889 with Sauakin 1885 Clasp.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt213to218, bob english collection, medals

Miniature Medals, all original court mounted. 1. India General Service medal with Afghanistan North West Frontier Clasp. 2. Khedive's Sudan 1896-1908. 3. Quenn's South Africa Meda Cape Colony, Transvaal and South Africa 1901 Clasps. 4. China War Meda 1900 Relief of Pekin Clasp. 5. Transport Medal inscribed A. McKay in Command. 6. Ashanti Medal (Edward VII)A. McKay in Command.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt231to236, bob english collection, medas

Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for service details. This edition was the first version of a newly resurrected Newspaper "8 Ball" in June 1968 which is the 8th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. It contains mostly humorous accounts of events like the "Anzac Day Ant Race". attending the RAP, do's and don'ts for new reinforcements, drinking Chinese wine plus the cartoons that go with. Newspaper, paper 17 pages includes handrawn cover, cartoons and typed articles, all print in black, held together by 2 metal staples.newspaper, 8rar, 8 ball, malaya, ga jones

Raincoat - olive green colour, nylon - PVC fabric with dark green colour plastic buttons. Long length, with collar, long sleeves and five button front opening with cover placket. Two inset side pockets and short back opening. Manufacturer's labels - two - light green and white PVC fabric - back below collar.Manufacturer's information - black ink print. Green label - "AGMER DRYWEAR/ AUSTRALIA/ 2004/ 8405-66-051-8342/ SIZE L/ MADE IN CHINA" White label - "CARE INSTRUCTIONS/ DO NOT IRON/ DO NOT DRYCLEAN/ DO NOT MACHINE WASH/ DO NOT USE DRYER/ HAND WASH 40"c/ USE MILD SOAP SUDS/ RINSE THOROUGHLY/ CONTENT NYLON - PVC".uniform, army, raincoat

Souvenir from England in WW1. Part of the collection of "Capt. Fred Baxter MC". Refer Cat No. 4219 for his service history.porcelain model of British soldier riding a motor bike. on side of front wheel is the shield emblem of Welwyn, a town in England. There is a hole in the bottom.on bottom is the stamp of a swan around which is written 'Swan China'. At bottom is written "Model of Despatch Rider" and a code number.baxter collection, fred baxter mc, souvenir, ceramic model, ww1

Silk maps were produced as "Escape Maps" as they were easily folded and compressed to carry. They were often sewn into the jackets of aircraft pilots..1P Photograph of a Silk map of Indo China Map No 44K covering Siam (Thailand) and part of Vietnam and Cambodia at a scale of 1:1million. The map has contours (heights) and legend panel information. .2P Photograph of the reverse side of a Silk map of Indo China Map No 44J covering Siam (Thailand) at a scale of 1:1million. The map has contours (heights) and legend panel information. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt

Collection includes 15 model planes, various scales and including a folder with booklets. 1. SPITFIRE MKII, 2. HARRIER II, 3. HURRICANE MK II, 4. MESSERSCHMITT Me-109. 5. FOCKE-WULF 190, 6. JU 87 STUKA, 7. SPITFIRE, 8. F -4U CORSAIR, 9. JU 87B-2 STUKA, 10. 1941 HAWKER HURRICANE MK IIB/ 1:72/ UNITED KINGDOM. 11. 1941 SUPARMARINE SPITFIRE MK Vb/ 1:72/ UNITED KINGDOM 12. 1982 BAE SEA HARRIER FRS1/ 1:72/ UNITED KINGDOM. 13. 1944 NORTH AMERICAN P-51B MUSTANG/ 1:72/ USA. 14. 1942 MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109F-4/ 1:72/ NAZI GERMANY. 15. 1944 MESSERSCHMIDT Me262A Scwalbe/ 1:72/ NAZI GERMANY. 16. Folder - with coloured cover, Titled "AIRCRAFT OF THE AGES/ MODELS" containing fact sheets and booklets pertaining to the models. 1.-6. Made of alloy on plastic stand. 7.- 9, Made of plastic on plastic stand. Imprint on plastic stand - Made in China.collections, model planes, booklets

It is not clear if this is actually Army issue or not.1. This is a simple green nylon poncho with a hood. To clip it together flexible silicone press studs are used. 2. Green nylon bag to hold the poncho. It has two silicone press studs.On the Manufacturer's tag is written in texta, the name "Scott Passalick".accessory, poncho

The Grinton Collection. Life after 1919. Bert Grinton DCM, Jacks brother carves roast dinner. Bert Grinton DCM refer Cat No 1320P for his service details. Refer Cat No.1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph - Framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a dining room scene. Table with tablecloth, cutlery, china plates and bowls of food. Male person dressed formally - appears to be "carving a chicken". Sideboard in background. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing." Group 6: Life after 1919". "D. Bert Grinton (carves chicken)".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Army mess of various units would have own issued crockery and cutlery sets for use by NCO's and Officers. Refer Cat 638P for service details of Geoff Murray No.3411521.1. Small china side plate, white in colour with blue Rising Sun emblem. 2. Small china saucer, white in colour with small blue Commonwealth Govt emblem. 3. Small coffee cup with handle with blue Rising Sun emblem. 4. China teacup with handle with small blue Commonwealth Govt emblem.1. Back says "Bristile Hotel China" - made for Australia. 2. Back says "Steelite" Made in England. 3. Bottom says "Bristile" 10/82 Made in Australia. 4. Bottom says "Bristile" Made in Australia - Hotel Chinacrockery, china, tea set

These relate to the past service of SQLDR Victor James in 1946. His interpreter friends appear to have been Mr. & Mrs Lo. Miss Vera Wong, typist. There are some photos of Chinese Nationalist Army soldiers, The photos of surrendering Japanese Army Soldiers appears to have been taken by a trained photographer.This photo album is a maroon dimpled cover. It used to be bound with two screws on left side. The cover flexes about 3 cm from the left. The rear cover is of the same material. Embossed on front cover is an image of a leaping horse in a circle with the words "Photo Album" below. Inside are a large quantity of B & W photos of the Japanese surrender of Hong Kong and Kowloon. Photos of Chinese interpreters and families. Scenes from Kowloon - new territories. Photos of Japanes War Criminals.RAF Personnel Photos. There are numerous types or written captions throughout the Album.ww2, 1946, liberation of hong kong & kowloon

Relates to the service of R.A.F. SQNLDR VMK James, in Hong Kong 1946.Seven Black and white photos. 1. Japanese war criminals lined up with RAF guards 8 Sep 1945. 2. Pix of a building Pan Yuen (Officers Mess). 3. Pix of three men, two Europeans, one Chinese. 4. Pix of bogged "Blitz Truck" on beach. 5. Pix of UK Soldiers in font of Japanese truck. 7 Sep 1946, looking for an American Airman. 6. Portrait of Chan Chung Hang given to SQNLDR VMK James. 7. Pix of Chinese children at a Christmas party.ww2, hong king, kowloon