The ground floor of "Denderah" was built in 1880 for Mr D White. In 1910 the upper floor was designed by architect William Beebe for George Victor Lansell, son of George Lansell. When George Victor died in 1958, the house was incorporated into Catholic College, Bendigo. It was renamed Coolock House after a property in Ireland by the same name, that was inherited by Catherine McCauly enabling her to begin her charitable work educating and finding work for the poor in Dublin. It is now on the Victorian Heritage Register.Coolock House View Street Bendigo, formerly Denderah. Photo of Coolock House and letters re citation from the National Trust BendigoOn rear of photo: Bendigo Regional Photographic Library for private and research purposes only.history, national trust bendigo collection, coolock house

Coolock House, on the corner of View and Valentine Streets in Bendigo has a rich history marked by notable ownership and varied uses. Acquired in 1908 by George Victor Lansell, son of Bendigo's famous "Quartz King" George Lansell, as a home for himself and his bride, Edith Florence Gwendoline (Gwen) Frew. The couple named the house "Denderah" after a village and temple in Egypt they visited on their honeymoon. After Sir George's death in January 1959, the property was auctioned and renamed "Coolock House." It Served as a convent for the Sisters of Mercy and as a venue for meetings. The original "Coolock House" name is also associated with a Sisters of Mercy house outside Dublin. Currently, Coolock House is used as classrooms for Catholic College students in Bendigo. The building retains elegant historical features such as hand-carved mahogany fireplaces, leadlight and stained glass windows, wrought ironwork, and a sweeping mahogany staircase. A notable anecdote is that Lady Lansell would watch guests arrive from a small bay window at the top of the staircase. Coolock House remains a significant heritage building, blending its storied past with ongoing educational use. 1959 AUCTION The auction catalog (24 pages) and sale notice for the estate of the late Sir George Lansell, held at his residence "Denderah" in Bendigo on April 7th and 8th, 1959. The auction was conducted by Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees Limited and Agency Company Executors, as executors of George Victor Lansell's will. The property and its contents were offered for sale over two days, with viewing available the day before. The freehold property was specifically offered at 3 p.m. on April 7th. Highest bidder for each lot is the purchaser; disputes resolved by the auctioneer.25% deposit required immediately after winning a lot; full payment and removal by April 10th. The catalog lists hundreds of lots, including: Fine furniture (antique satinwood, mahogany, walnut, oak, Chippendale, French Buhl, etc.) Artworks (oil paintings, watercolors, prints, miniatures) Decorative items (marble sculptures, ormolu, cloisonné, porcelain, silverware)Household goods (rugs, curtains, carpets, kitchenware, linen, glassware) Collectibles (books, musical instruments, clocks, sporting goods, firearms) Garden and outdoor items (garden seats, pot plants, tools)Staff quarters and utility items (beds, wardrobes, kitchen equipment) Several pieces by renowned makers (Waring and Gillow, London) Unique items such as an exhibition French ornamental bedroom suite made for the Paris Exposition of 1880, and items from the "Fortuna" collection A wide range of silver and crystal tableware, antique carpets, and rare collectiblesStructure and Organization The catalog is organized by room and area (Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Bedrooms, Hall, Yard, Kitchen, Staff Quarters, etc.), with each lot described in detail.Coolock House - A brief History and Auction This item contains the following document: 11217.59a A black and white brochure of Coolock House in 1991 with a brief history and a sketch of the house 11217.59b The auction catalog (24 pages) and sale notice for the estate of the late Sir George Lansell, held at his residence "Denderah" in Bendigo on April 7th and 8th, 1959. The auction was conducted by Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees Limited and Agency Company Executors, as executors of George Victor Lansell's willnon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, coolck house, denderah, denderah auction, george victor lansell, edith lansell, edith frew, catholic college, sisters of mercy

Five typed, green pages of the history of View Street and its buildings and How Bendigo got Its Name. Some of the buildings are described. Unsigned. Notes forwarded to BHS from Dymocks booksellers, Alice Plaza, Alice Springs.bendigo, history, view street, a view street viewing, how bendigo got its name, ravenswood pastoral run, battling bendigo thompson, messrs heape and grice, richard larritt, rosalind park, the ogg & co of bendigo, a n a hall, princess theatre, art gallery, alexandra fountain, princess alexandra, edward vii, w c vahland, former bank of new south wales, the c b c of sydney (former bank of victoria), state register of historic buildings, the old post office (now sandhurst trustees), former union bank (later a n z view street branch), bendigo branch of the national trust, temperance hall, vahland and getzschmann, james blair, dr harry atkinson, the masonic hall and temple, the bendigo fire station, william beebe, denderah (now called coolock house), convent of mercy, sir george v lansell, the bendigo advertiser, george lansell snr, fortuna, a h q survey, malmo, carl van damme, residence no 10 valentine street, brick residence 282 view street, dudley house, bendigo branch of the royal historical society, wm honeybone, bendigo sports centre

Artwork, on thick cream coloured paper Print,Catholic College Bendigo by W Beasley '90 Building name is 'Coolock.'W. Beasleyartwork, print, building