100 Hundred Years of Local Government, Eaglehawk Borough Council, 1862 - 1962H. J. G. Biggseaglehawk, history, eaglehawk borough council, eaglehawk council history, bendigo history.

Eaglehawk Borough Council 100 years of local government 1862 - 1962. Printed by Bolton Bros Bendigo, 27 pages with B&W photographs. White soft cover.H J G Biggseaglehawk, history, eaglehawk borough council, eaglehawk, local government, eaglehawk organizations.

Eaglehawk Borough Council 100 Years of Local Government 1862-1962. Publisher Bolton Bros Pty Ltd, 25 pages. Photographs and illustrations.eaglehawk, history, eaglehawk borough council, eaglehawk borough council, 100 years of local government, town halls, early trading, high street, trams, police, railways, fire brigade, businesses sports clubs and venues, school, church, mining, hotels, banking the future

Page with the titled City of Bendigo includes when the County was created, proclaimed a Borough, then a City and a name change, the area, population, swellings and Mayoral Allowance. Darling Ward Councillors were: Cr R L Campbell, The Mayor, Cr N C Jeffrey, and Cr J Pearce. Sutton Ward Councillors, Cr M Petersen, Cr R F Turner, and Cr C Stoltz. and Barkly Ward Councillors, Cr P T Tomkinson, Cr C Davies and Cr P Mansell. Bendigo Sewerage Authority Members: T R Flood, C Stoltz, P Tomkinson, R Campbell, R F Turner, A L Roy, K Houlahan, E Knight, J Bowles, M Brennan, H A Moors and V F Moyle. Also mentioned is the Origin of the name Bendigo. There is a small map of Bendigo Outlet roads and another map with services, attractions, churches, etc.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - city of bendigo, cr r l campbell, cr n c jeffrey, cr j pearce, cr m petersen, cr r f turner, cr c stoltz, cr p t tomkinson, cr c davies, bendigo disposals, cr p mansell, bendigo sewerage authority, t r flood, bendigo city council, a l roy, borough of eaglehawk, k houlahan, shire of strathfieldsaye, e knight, shire of marong, j bowles, shire of huntly, m brennan, h a moors, v f moyle, abednego, john wesley, abednego thompson, battling bendigo, richard sherratt, thomas myers, castleton, sandhurst, military college of sandhurst england

Notes on Eaglehawk compiled by H Biggs mentions early settlement, discovery of gold, separation of Eaglehawk from the Marong District Roads Board, Nominations for Council and Newspapers. Noted Events compiled by June Parry mention events from 1839 to 1876 and some in 1928. These included early settlement, gold discovery at The Rocks, Churches, hospital, Bendigo Advertiser, Theatre Royal, Police Office, Post Office, Census, First Council Works, Telegraph, Mining Company, Mining Board, Public Market, various buildings built, Rates, Schools, and very early trams.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - eaglehawk & noted events, h biggs, june parry, james mouat, joseph crook, marong district roads board, camp hotel, charles sherratt, mt alexander north run, grice and heape, ravenswood, gibson and fenton, mrs john kennedy, mrs patrick farrel, mr j a paton, mr lachlan mclachlan (bendigo mac), bendigo hospital, bendigo advertiser, theatre royal, lieutenant governor sir charles and lady hotham, harney's bridge, e j ennor, sandhurst fire brigade, mr townsend, bendigo water works, cornish & co, post office, bendigo pottery, bendiog agricultural society, benevolent asylum, bendigo gas company, cattle yards, coliban water supply scheme, cr w v simons, j mouat, sir henry barkly, sandhurst borough, eaglehawk borough, cr john mcintyre, duke of edinburgh, latham and watson's mine, galatea (model ship), st paul's church of england, rev g p despard, bendog rifle association, strathfieldsaye shire hall, corporate high school, bendigonian society, richard andrews, easter fair, g aspinall, j burnsides, viscount canterbury (sir h manners sutton), beehive stores, mining exchanges, annual waverley prize, bendigo water works, city fire brigade, city family hotel, bendigo united friendly society medical institute and dispensary, jewish synagogue, masonic hall, school of mines, j h abbott, australian natives association, temperance hall, royal princess theatre, albion hall, central state school, high school, gravel hill state school, early trams, electricity commission

Copy of a newspaper article titled Three-year battle to get lights. Paper dated September 19, 1984. Article mentions there will be an installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Eaglehawk Rd and Creeth St. after a three year campaign. The intersection would cater fully for pedestrians and make it a lot safer for the school children.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - three-year battle to get lights, long gully primary school, the road construction authority, mr ted coleman, bendigo city council, rite-way

Copy of a newspaper article titled three-year battle to get lights printed on yellow paper. Date written at the top is September 19 - 1984.Photo shows Eaglehawk Rd with a man crossing the street and a car going past. A tractor is on the corner. The accompanying article mentions that residents have been campaigning to get the lights for over three years.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - installation of traffic lights eaglehawk rd/creeth st, long gully primary school, the road construction authority, ted coleman, bendigo city council, rite-way

Copy of a Bendigo Advertiser Feature, dated April 13, 1972 titled Bendigo says Good-bye to the Trams. Article mentions the battery, steam and electrical powered trams. The main article mentions the history of the trams in Bendigo, the farewell Bendigo had for the trams and some happenings along the routes. There are some photos of trams on the page. There is also a poem titled 'The Trammies" by R. L. Harrowfield.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - good-bye to the trams, bendigo advertiser 13 april 1972, the electric supply company of victoria, state electricity commission of victoria, bendigo cemetery, cr d e elliott, city council, bendigo trust, sandhurst and eaglehawk tramway company, bendigo tramway company, r l harrowfield

Photograph - postcard - sepia. A photo of a 2 storey house. Written on back 'Caradon' Borough of Eaglehawk's Municipal Offices. Built for a Doctor in the late 1890's. Later purchased by Mining Magnate John Hooper and still occupied by his descendents when bought by the Council in 1981. From Barry.buildings, government, eaglehawk municipal offices., 'caradon' borough of eaglehawk's municipal offices.

Black and White Photo of meeting of Eaglehawk Borough Council in council chambers with large audience of women. Photos of mayors visible on wall, mounted on card, markings on rear of photo read 'J.R. Oswald 53 Pegleg Road Eaglehawk'organization, government, eaglehawk council, eaglehawk council, council meetings

historic significant post verandahsNational Trust - three letters regarding the retention of the verandah to the M.U.I.O.O.F. Hall High Street Eaglehawk 3097.11A 11/08/1969 signed letter to National Trust of Australia, Bendigo Branch from Borough of Eaglehawk advising the Shire could not agree to exempt the verandah to the Hall from Council's By-Law 3097.11B 21/09/1971 letter from the National Trust of Australia, Bendigo Branch to the Secretary of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Hall advising that an inspection by the Trust considers the "verandah with its unique cast iron decoration is well worth preserving". 3097.11C 2/11/1972 letter from the National Trust of Australia, Victoria Branch to the Secretary of the M.U.I.O.O.F. Hall advising that the Shire is on the point of enforcing it ByLaw requiring the verandah to the Hall be removed and suggesting further action is required to protect this verandah cantilever verandah, heritage, cast iron verandah, eaglehawk council, national trust

Bendigo tramways conditions of operation including fares for a range of trips.Modified agreement between the City of Bendigo, the Borough of Eaglehawk, and the Shire Council of Marong, and the Bendigo Tramway Company - for the operation of a tramways service on two routes (rail station to Eaglemark Town Hall and Kangaroo Flat to White Hills Botanic Gardens Six-page agreement, unsigned or sealed by five nominated parties. Document is generally in a fair condition, bound with a light cover and stapled

Auction flyer for Eaglehawk Borough Council. One page with title, map and land particulars on rectangular paper which is coloured light brown. One-page, light weight paper written by hand in black ink. eaglehawk borough council, auction, streets

Chinese society on Bendigo Goldfields Bendigo Joss HouseNational Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop 3219 A -letter 3 Jul 1968 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, noting the retention of the tramcar for historical purposes is under consideration 3219 B - 9 Feb 1971 - article from the Bendigo Advertiser, noting that the Bendigo City Council and the Eaglehawk Borough Counicl will request that one tram from Eaglehawk and one from each type for Bendigo be retained of the Bendigo Depot for five years following removal of the tram service 3219 CA - 23 March 1971 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Victorian Branch, concerns proposals for the preservation of a section of the electric tramway systems at both Ballarat and Bendigo 3219 CB - 9 Mar 1971 - letter from the National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, seeking advice and clarification on the extent to which the State Electricity Commission would be involved in the preservation of segments of the tramways system in Ballarat and Bendigo. 3219 D undated, foolscap typed sheet from The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd. entitled "You wish to help part of Victoria's Tramway History", covering Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong tramways system 3219 E - 3 June 1971 - correspondence from NT Victoria and, referencing 23/03/1971 letter and Tramways flyer; noting a "forlorn hope" that retention of trams in Ballarat and Bendigo will not occur due to maintenance costs and operating costs being the "killers". 3219 F - 29 March 1971 - letter from the between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, to SEC noting the retention of the historic trams in Bendigo and Ballarat will be taken up by the NT Branches in these areas. 3219 G - 30 Sept 1982 memorandum from National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, requesting to be notified of the Trust's Council on the decision regarding the tram stopover at the Bendigo Joss House 32198 H - 11 Oct 1982 - heritage Week 1983 / Joss House Trams, Bendigo 3219 I - 26 Oct 1982 - Note for file: The Central Victorian Branch seeks clarification in regard to the problem between the Bendigo Trust and the Bendigo Branch of the National Trust over the stopping of the "talking" tram at the Joss House 3219 J - 18 November 1982 - file note: discussions with Daryl McClure re trams. Discussions "were not very conclusive". 32198 K - Bendigo Advertiser 19 November 1983 - The Bendigo Trust to meet with the NT Central Victorian Branch to resolve issues preventing vintage tram stopover at the Chinese Joss House 3219 L - 4 Mat 1988 - The Bendigo Trust resolved to meet with three representatives of the NT Central Victoria Branch at the next meeting on 23 May 3219 M - undated pie charts of attendance statistics for the Chinese Joss House, Bendigobendigo joss house, chinese on the bendigo gold fields

Document. Three white bi--fold history brochures: a. ''Welcome to Eaglehawk''. What to see and what to do in Eaglehawk 1968. Published by Eaglehawk Borough Council and Eaglehawk Trader's Association. b. ''St. Augustines' Church, Myers Flat 1965''. Brief history of Myer's Flat and the Church, Includes an invitation to a special mass to commemorate pioneers of the area. c. Brief history of the First Government Built Post Office and the anniversary of the Incorporation of the Sandhurst Trustees Company 1968.document, memo, three white bi-fold history brochures

BHS CollectionThe Australian High Commissioner's Visit to Cornwall. Information supplied by Tom and Libby Luke. Mentioned is the visit by the Australian High Commissioner Mr Michael L'Estrange to Trevessa Farm, Cornwall, the birthplace of Sir John Quick. The Cornish Association placed a plaque on Trevessa Farm in 2002. Margaret Bigg, one of the owners of Trevessa Farm can claim to have relatives of the Ellis Family here in Bendigo. On the back is a copy of a Bendigo Advertiser article titled Cornish to honour their patron saint. It was dated March 4, 1992. Article contains some information on St Piran, the patron saint of miners. Also mentioned is the birthplace of Sir John Quick.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the australian high commissioner's visit to cornwall, tom and libby luke, michael l'estrange, trevessa farm, sir john quick, camborne pool redruth urban regeneration company, dr tim williams, cr graeme hicks, cornwall county council, adrian and margaret bigg, the cornish association, john bolitho, ellis family, bendigo advertiser 4 mar 1992, st piran's day, tin mining, the cornish association of bendigo and district, eaglehawk town hall, eaglehawk dahlia and arts festival, max goldsworthy

John McLay (2/4/1832 - 17/4/1907)came to Bendigo in the early 1850's and after spending a couple of years at Eaglehawk, he took up farming at "Meadow Bank", Leichardt. He had been a member of the Marong Shire Council for 20 years including one term as President. In 1850 he married Mary Forbes (1826-1887)Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Machinery: McLay's chaff cutter, pre 1900. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

James Semmens was born in Cornwall. He married Elizabeth Ann Marks. In 1895 he lived at McIntyre Street, Long Gully; 1901 Mt Korong Road and 1905 Crn Bond and Creeth Streets, Long Gully. By the time he left Bendigo (approx 1915) he also had a store in View Street, Bendigo. He served on the Bendigo Council as a representative of the Barkly Ward and as the Mayor 1906/7.Black and white photocopy of a photo of J. Semmens, Grocer, Draper, and General Storekeeper, Long Gully, Bendigo. Photo shows the store with the name, J Semmens, Grocer, Draper, Boot and Shoe Warehouse. In front of the shop is a number of people and two horse drawn vehicles. Written under the photo is: Cr was Bond Street & Creeth Street Long Gully, now Eaglehawk Road & Creeth Street, Long Gully. Note - Kerosene Light or Gas Light at Corner.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - j semmens, j semmens draper

Daniel Oswald (1876-1947) married Louisa Trgonning (1878-1955) in 1902. They had the following family:- Lorna (1904-1920); David Sinclair (1905-1988); John Reginald (1909-1973); Daniel Dallas (1910-1966) and Dugdale (1919-1980)Daniel's father John was a codial maker and when Daniel came to Bendigo c. 1898, he initially worked in a cordial factory owned by Mr Simpson before he started his own factory in Peg Leg Rd., Eaglehawk, c.1902. As well as aerated drinks Oswalds also produced tomato sauces. Daniel served on the Eaglehawk council for 26 years including three terms as MAyor. When he retired the business was taken over by his son John Reginald.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, December 2, 2002. History: this photo acknowledge the 100th wedding anniversary of Daniel and Louisa (Tregonning) Oswald in Bendigo on December 4. The family will be celebrating with a family reunion this weekend. This photo is one of the teams which took part in a football match between Dr. A. Lyons and D. Oswald in 1928. Included in the letters page is the transcript of an article on the match which appeared in the Bendigo Advertiser on Monday, October 22, 1928. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Honoured members: the official Sandhurst Council photographed in the Eaglehawk Lodge Room on November 16, 1967. Front row (from left): A. K. Martin, P. H. Richardson, A. A. Loxton, J. L. Truscott, R. F. Holland, F. R. Greenway and W. J. McLay. Back row (from left): F.C. Coulson, R. A. Johns, J. Brown, F. A. Turpie, A. F. Thomas, G. A. Guest and L. I. Warner. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

11 page document: on front 'Order constituting the Greater Bendigo City Council and abolishing the municipal districts of the City of Bendigo, the rural city of Marong, the Borough of Eaglehawk, the Shire of Hunty and the Shire of Strathfieldsaye.' Order made by the Governor in Council on 22 March, 1994 and published in the Government Gazette on 7 April 1994.bendigo, council, city of greater bendigo

BHS CollectionCopy (2 pages) of a Bendigo Advertiser Feature dated Thursday, April 13, 1972 titled Bendigo Says. Good-bye to the Trams. Article contains photos of trams, a photo of a conductor assisting an elderly lady with a shopping jeep and a photo of trams and people at the Alexander Fountain. The article mentions Four Eras of Trams, a poem titled 'The Trammies' by R L Harrowfield, some men who worked on the trams and tasks they did, some accidents, local identities, and some of Tom Griffiths memories.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo says good-bye to the trams, the electric supply company of victoria, state electricity commission of victoria, cr d e elliott, the city council, bendigo trust, sandhurst and eaglehawk tramway company, bendigo tramway company, battery trams, steam trams, electric trams, r l harrowfield, tom griffiths, baby health centre, miss tavenor's sweet shop, needle mine, the robbie burns hotel, eaglehawk wine saloon, town hall hotel, hooley's dress fabrics, kevin anstee, bert knight, bendigo curtain service, graham o'donahoo, john henderson, the english electric traction company, princess theatre, upper reserve, five lions, hercules mine, needle loop (needle mine), jim collins, arch robinson's seat, st liborius church, virginia mine, upper reserve (qeo), bendigo tram history, gibson's, blum's, powney's, view point newsagency, city offices, hopetoun hotel, ?ob & dorothy mills' concern, gillies bros pty ltd

One page. Borough of Eaglehawk regulation No.4 for stands of carriages, route for Borough stage carriages, times and succession for the starting and running of Borough stage carriages. Passed this 20th day of march,1877. Confirmed this 1st day of May, 1877. Joseph Harris (Mayor), H.E. Tolhurst (Town Clerk).eaglehawk, history, eaglehawk borough council

Two copies of a prospectus of the Eaglehawk Borough loan of 5,000 pounds. By order of the council, John Highmore (Mayor) William Cook (Town Clerk). Also Notice of motion no.788 dated 14/12/1897, Cr. Kneebone move that the town clerk advertise the intention of the Council to borrow the sum of 5,000 pounds for erecting a new town Hall. Also included Voting Paper. Four pages of handwritten notes with names and amounts for tenders working on the Town Halleaglehawk, history, prospectus

"Article compiled by Joan McEwan, great-granddaughter, researched by James Tibbett, great, great grandson." Richard Williams was born in St. Blazey, Cornwall in 1831 to James and Ann Williams. Married to Mary Thomas with whom he had 12 children: Eliza Ann "Lou" Thomas, Sarah Mary "Molly" Williams, Margaret "Peg" Williams (born 1858), Ellen Williams (1859-1860), George Williams (b. 1861), Richard Williams (b.1862), John Williams (1863-1866), Ellen Williams (b.1865), Stephen John Williams (b.1867), Albert James Williams (b. 1868), Michael Thomas Williams (b.1871) and Laura Williams (b.1872). Worked in the Cornish mines until he was 21 and sought work in America. Landed in Melbourne on 20 December 1857 in search of gold. Was given supervision of the work conducted in the 1864 Cinderella Claim belonging to Geroge Lansell, among others. Williams was later named manager of all of Lansell's mines. Williams later opposed Lansell in favour of better working conditions for miners. Williams was then in charge of the Johnson Reef Company until his retirement. He worked on the administrative council at the Bendigo School of Mines, was named Justice of the Peace and was a founding member of the California Hill Methodist Church. Williams died in Eaglehawk in 1903. Additional articles further narrate the history of Eaglehawk BoroughA3 colour photocopies of the 18 February 2005 edition of the Eaglehawk Times newspaper. Date of photocopy unknown. Location of original paper unknown. Page 12 contains the biography of Richard Williams, aka Cap'n Dick. The article was compiled by Williams' great-granddaughter, Joan McEwan, and 2 x Great Grandson, James Tibbett. The article shows significant discolouration, rips and tears, folds and cuts. Unknown page number contains articles written about the history of Eaglehawk borough.richard williams, cap'n dick, newspaper, eaglehawk times, lansell mines, biography, johnson reef company, eaglehawk heritage society, allan james, ian glanville, noelene wild, sailors gully mission hall

Eaglehawk was declared a municipality 22/7/1862. It was to be made up of a council of seven, constituted as follows:- 1 councillor from Peg Leg Gully, 1 from Sailor's Gully, 1 from Myers Flat, 2 from California Gully and 2 from Eaglehawk proper.Yellow folder titled Eaglehawk centenary 1962 and other items. Inside several newspaper articles all relating the Eaglehawk centenary in 1962.eaglehawk, centenary, 1962

64 page soft cover book 'The Golden Offering - Recollections of the Parish of St. Liborius, Eaglehawk. History and memoirs of St Liborius with a picture of the church on front cover. Opened Jan 31st 1869. Illustrated with B&W photos of parishioners and clergy. Printed by Sloans Printery, BendigoSt Liborius Parish Pastoral Councilst. liborius, eaglehawk

The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Industry was constituted in 1886 with the vision to be the single voice for the business community across greater Bendigo. ‘Be.Bendigo’ is the trading name of the organisation ‘Bendigo Business Council’ which was formed in 2008 as a merger between two Bendigo business organisations: The Bendigo Chamber of Commerce and Central Victorian Business Network (CVBN). Upon the merger, Bendigo Business Council continued the functions of both the Chamber and CVBN by providing advocacy, networking and events to members and partners.Large minute book/journal - 366 pages of hand-written minutes of meetings of the Bendigo, Eaglehawk and District Chamber of Commerce and Industries. First entry 15 December 1986. Last entry 11 November 1904. Includes newspaper cuttings pasted onto pages and a letter from Barkly Hyett agreeing to act as solicitor for members of the Chamber. (dated 11 August 1891).Secretary's Copyhistory, bendigo, bendigo chamber of commerce collection

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Eaglehawk: High Street, circa 1900. The council marked the boundaries of the Borough in 1863. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. New centre: the Eaglehawk Town Hall just after its completion in 1901. Designed by Wilkinson and Permewan, who also designed the Castlemaine Town Hall, the building replaced a single-storey structure designed by Henry Tolhurst and finished in 1864. Before 1864, council meetings were held in Garby's Camp Hotel. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were