a. 546 page ledger book for a General Produce Merchant. No identification but could be Albert Bush? Alphabetical index at front. Approx half the pages are blank. Entries in black ink & Date from Feb 1909 to 1920. Sticker inside front cover with Reference Number - No 154 - 11/9/1902 and the name of the printer Andrew Jack & Co.,347 and 349 Flinders Lane Melbourne. Book has a brown leather cover with a red sticker with gold printing and border and the name Ledger printed on it. Inside the front and back covers is a dark blue, lighter blue and red marble pattern. b. Deposit slip but from The National Bank of Australasia Limited, stamped Bendigo in purple for a deposit of £50 and signed S A Bush. Receipt for Debentures left for Safe Custody, Bairnsdale Branch, due 1923 and 1927. Has description, numbers on Debentures and Total Face Value typed on Receipt. Not signed or dated. Also an unsigned and undated form that the Bank incurs no liability whatever in the event of destruction, theft, miscarriage or loss of the documents in transfer from Bairnsdale to Melbourne. Description of document, their number, value and due date are typed on the form.business, retail, bushs, bush collection - ledger no 154 - 11/9/1902, aust jam coy, bairnsdale district farmers' co-op coy ltd, berry henry, blogg bros, brockoff & coy, bush albert, bush s a, bush f w, bush a estate, bendigo residence 251 view st, bush amy, cordan & co, crosby & co, cannon j e, cockatoo preserves ltd, drevermann & co, dudgeon and arnell, dyason prop ltd, eclipse soap & candle co, felton grimwade & co, fisher j and coy, groves mcvitty & co, gans de saxe coy, harper and co, hagemann j, hawkins a, jack & co a, jefferson miss, kitchen and sons prop ltd, king bros, lewis and whitty, long and coy, levy bros & coy, mitchell and coy, maffra sugar factory, macrobertson, mckenzie j f and coy, mclintock and co a, mcleod's soap coy, noske bros, national bank, peterson and coy, phoenix biscuit coy, power patrick joseph, parsons bros & co, parkin a c and co, potter a, robur tea coy, ross bros, russo bros, ryan w, reid bros james, sutherland & sons, swallow and ariell, saunders a, sniders i & b, sargood bros, sims j & co, k vogt, victoria soap & candle coy, united soap and perfumery co ltd, mcleod's soap coy, war bonds, yates and coy a, yeates jas, the national bank of australasia limited bendigo, commonwealth treasurey bonds

Two receipts. One from the State Savings Bank of Victoria acknowledging receipt of 10 pounds from Ada Baggaley for purchase of Commonwealth govt. treasury bonds, the second for advance subscription to Commonwealth loan received from the estate of Charles Baggaley the sum of 300 pounds.

Set of 9 notices and other documents concerned with the issuing of "Tramway Board War Loan 5% Bonds, Repayable in 1927". by the Commonwealth Government. Signed W. O Strangward Secretary. .1 - Notice - setting out the conditions, the need, payments - dated 26/2/1918 - 2 copies held. .2 - Notice - application notice - dated 6/3/1918 giving conditions - 2 copies held. .3 - Memo dated 11/4/1918 - on half foolscap, carbon copy, address to all stations regarding extension of the closing date. .4 - Gestetner printed notice dated 27/2/18, forwarding copies of the notices and conditions of the loan and documents. .5 - Quarto printed sheet - Memorandum of Agreement for the employee to signed, giving conditions and signature lines. .6 - Sheet, headed "Tramway Board Melbourne Commonwealth 5% War Bonds" - for each car or power house, listing the names, number of bonds, applicants signature and the amount paid. Double sided, Nos. 104 and 105 .7 - Poster or notice - printed foolscap sheet - advertising the Bonds, and conditions and asking employees to consider. .8 - Memorandum to the Officer in Charge of a particular location, dated 19/9/18, advising of the war loans and associated paperwork. Two copies held. .9 - Form to record payments for the war loans for a particular person, three copies, numbered 496, 497 and 500. Pink cloth back recording the location, name and application number - form No. 530. See also Reg Item 3924 for other documents.trams, tramways, tramway board, world war 1, finances, bonds

The British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park ran for two years from 1924 to 1925. It was designed to strengthen the bonds of Empire, stimulate trade and demonstrate British achievements in industry and commerce. The exhibition made Wembley a household name and the 1923 FA cup was held at the newly completed Wembley Stadium. 56 of the 58 'territories' that comprised the Commonwealth attended the exhibition which attracted 27 million visitors and was the largest ever staged.British white ensign with the Union Flag in the top 1st quarter; South African coat of arms in the 2nd quarter; Royal Coat of Arms in bottom 3rd quarter and Australian Coat of Arms (very early) in bottom 4th quarter. In the centre of the flag is the 'Star Of India'.australia, flag, british ensign, south africa, royal coat of arms, australian coat of arms, british empire exhibition, star of india

Document, W.D.Mason Collection, Receipt from The Bank of Australasia, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Australian Consolidated for Treasury Bonds to the value of Ten Pounds on account of Walter David Mason.Dated 6.4.1945.Sands & McDougall Pty., Ltd., Printers, Melbourne.business, retail, w d mason

Document, W.D.Mason Collection, Receipt from The Bank of Australasia, Commonwealth Bank of Australian Consolidated , Treasury Bonds to the value of ten pounds on account of Walter David Mason.dated 11.10.1945.Sands & McDougall Pty. Ltd., Printers, Melbourne.business, retail, w d mason

Uncompleted application form to purchase Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds and mark the application 'credit City of St Kilda'. The bonds, which would mature with interest after the war, were administered by the Commonwealth War Loans Organisation. Twelve major Government war loans (called Liberty, Austerity, Special or Victory loans) were offered during World War II. The Fourth Liberty Loan was launched in October 1943 to support war expenditure.Grey coloured card printed in browncommonwealth war loans organisation, city of st kilda, liberty loan bonds

Uncompleted pledge to purchase Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds from a representative of the Commonwealth War Loans Organisation or through a bank, stockbroker or post office. The bonds would mature with interest after the war. Twelve major Government war loans (called Liberty, Austerity, Special or Victory loans) were offered during World War II. The Fourth Liberty Loan was launched in October 1943 to support war expenditure.Pink coloured card printed in browncommonwealth war loans organisation, liberty loan bonds

Uncompleted application form to purchase First Victory Loan Bonds and mark the application 'credit City of St Kilda quota'. The bonds, which would mature with interest after the war, were administered by the Commonwealth War Loans Organisation. Twelve major Government war loans (called Liberty, Austerity, Special or Victory loans) were offered during World War II. The First Victory Loan was offered on 28th March - 9th May 1944, with a target of 150 million pounds.Yellow coloured card printed in brown on both sides.commonwealth war loans organisation, city of st kilda, victory loan bonds

Australia, like many countries involved in both the First and Second World Wars realised that they would need more funds to resource their campaigns, so war loan programs were developed. These programs encouraged the population to purchase government war bonds which would be repaid with interest at a later time while immediately assisting the war effort. Post WW2 the government continued to encourage citizens to save money in an attempt to curb inflation. Security loans formed part of this countries economic program from the 1940's onwards. Districts were allocated a quota for which they encouraged citizens to subscribe and pennants were awarded for the highest per capita payment amongst the town population. In 1946 Bendigo was the first country city in Australia to record a quota success for the Second Security Loan, raising £260,480 from 1953 subscribers. Triangle felt screen printed pennants, various colours with two ties along left side. Pennants range in date from 1942 until 1963. 253.1 Blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Gold printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms, cream printed text and one star top left of crest. Dimensions: 1010mm W x 355 H x 3mm 253.2 Blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Gold printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms, printed cream, red and blue coloured text . One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 985 W x 367 H x 3mm 253.3 Blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Gold printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms, printed cream, red and blue coloured text . One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 955W x 355 H x 3mm 253.4 Green felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Gold printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms, printed cream, red and green coloured text . One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 970 W x 367 H x 3mm 253.5 Green felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Gold printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms, printed yellow, pink and green coloured text . Two cream coloured printed stars top left of crest. Dimensions: 975 W x 370 H x 3mm 253.6 Red felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side and remnants of bronze ribbon stapled to long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms, printed white, yellow, cream and light blue text . Two cream coloured printed stars top left of crest. One light blue star centre right. Dimensions: 1055 W x 355 H x 3mm 253.7 Light blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side and bronze ribbon stapled to long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms, printed red, white and dark blue text . One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 966 W x 355 H x 3mm 253.8 Green felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms, printed pink, white and yellow text . One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 970 W x 350 H x 3mm 253.9 Red felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side and remnants of bronze ribbon stapled to long side. Yellow, blue, red and cream printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with printed black, white and light blue text. Additional text on long side of pennant adjacent to ties. Three cream coloured printed stars top left of crest. Dimensions: 965 W x 350 H x 3mm 253.10 Blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side and remnants of bronze ribbon attached to ties. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with printed dark blue, cream and red text. Two cream coloured printed stars top left of crest. Dimensions: 930 W x 365 H x 3mm 253.11 Red felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow, blue, red and cream printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with light blue and cream text. Three cream coloured printed stars top left of crest. Dimensions: 1025 W x 355H x 2mm 253.12 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with light blue text. Additional text on long side of pennant adjacent to ties. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 920 W x 338 H x 3mm 253.13 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with maroon text. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 930 W x 360 H x 3mm 253.14 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with yellow text. Two cream coloured printed stars top left of crest. Dimensions 910 W x 345 H x 3mm 253.15 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with light blue text. one cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 905 W x 345 H x 3mm. 253.16 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with brown text. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 930 W x 360 H x 3mm 253.17 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with blue text. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 915 W x 350 H x 3mm 253.18 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with blue text. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 950 W x 355 H x 3mm 253.19 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with blue text. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 950 W x 355 H x 3mm 253.20 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with cream text. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 965 W x 360 H x 3mm 253.21 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with blue text. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 950 W x 365 H x 3mm 253.22 Dark blue felt triangle pennant with two ties on long side. Yellow printed Commonwealth of Australia Coat of Arms with cream text. One cream coloured printed star top left of crest. Dimensions: 940 W x 365 H x 3mm 253.1 Austerity /War Loan / Nov - Dec 1942 / Honour Pennant 253.2 Second / Security Loan / Oct - Nov 1946 / Honour Pennant 253.3 Third / Security Loan / April - May 1947 / Honour Pennant 253.4 Fourth / Security Loan / Oct - Nov 1947 / Honour Pennant 253.5 Fifth / Security Loan / April - May 1948 / Honour Pennant 253.6 Seventh/ Security Loan / March – April 1949 / Bendigo 253.7 Eighth / Security Loan / Sept – Oct 1949 / Honour Pennant 253.8 Ninth / Security Loan / March 1950 / Honour Pennant 253.9 Special Award / Tenth / Security Loan / August 1950 / City of Bendigo 253.10 Eleventh/ Security Loan / Nov-Dec 1950 / Honour Pennant 253.11 Special Award / 12th Security Loan / may- June 1951 / City of Bendigo 253.12 Sixteenth / Security Loan / Nov-Dec 1952 / Honour Pennant 253.13 Eighteenth / Security Loan / Sept – Oct 1953 / Honour Pennant 253.14 Nineteenth / Security Loan / March 1954 / Honour Pennant 253.15 Commonwealth / Security Loan / August 1954 / Honour Pennant 253.16 Commonwealth / Security Loan / august 1954 / Honour Pennant 253.17 Commonwealth / Security Loan / August 1956 / Honour Pennant 253.18 Commonwealth / Security Loan / August 1957 / Honour Pennant 253.19 Commonwealth / Security Loan / May 1960/ Honour Pennant 253.20 Commonwealth / Security Loan / September 1960/ Honour Pennant 253.21 Commonwealth / Security Loan / February March 1961/ Honour Pennant 253.22 Commonwealth / Security Loan / February 1963 / Honour Pennant commonwealth loan scheme, city of greater bendigo awards