T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo, on corner of Forest Street. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo: 1. Item of correspondence. Letter headed Ballarat, December 6th, no year, regarding the recommendation of two workmen who would be willing to come to Bendigo. The letter is from: Thomas Stewart, Tinsmith, Plank Road, Ballarat East, Post Office to be collected for. The letter is two columns on either side of the paper. There is a calculation written on the third side. 2. Two page double sided, typed document, family history of Thomas James Connelly and Elizabeth Hosking. Black pen on top of first page of family history: ' From John L. Hamilton, G.G. Grandson of T.J. plumbing, connelly, hosking, thomas james connelly, forest street, high street, tinsmith, diggers emporium, sandhurst fire brigade,

Thomas James Connelly started in business with E.L. Smith as a general storekeeper at the Digger's Emporium in 'Camp Street' (probably later Pall Mall). When the buildings along the Bendigo Creek were ordered to be demolished, Connelly opened the Bendigo Tin Shop at the corner of Pall Mall and Mitchell Street. In 1860, he moved his shop to the corner of High Street and Forest Streets, Bendigo. In 1877 he built a new store on the site, designed by William Vahland.Two page, double sided document outlining the family and business history of Thomas James Connelly and Elizabeth Hosking. See also 3722.11Written on top of first page: 'From John L. Hamilton, G.G. Grandson of T.J.'bendigo, pall mall, t.j. connelly, e. hosking, bendigo tin shop