Black and white sketch on cream paper mounted on light board Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute "This lady had no idea that our books were so interesting until the LIBRARIAN handed her one to read" Reader try one quarter 2/6 (two shillings sixpence subscription) Drawn by James Staines Abbott 1890James Staines Abbott 1890eaglehawk mechanics institute, eaglehawk library, 1890

Eaglehawk is a hilly district, eight kilometres beyond central Bendigo, with many quartz lodes. The origin of its name is uncertain. It may have been named by a shepherd who killed an eaglehawk which attacked sheep, or by an early goldminer who observed an eaglehawk. Gold was discovered at Bendigo (Sandhurst) in October, 1851, and the gold-bearing land extended several kilometres north-west of Bendigo beyond Eaglehawk. One well-known goldfield was Eaglehawk Gully, dating from 1852. The community at Eaglehawk soon began to develop. On 29 July 1862 the Borough of Eaglehawk formed and in 1865 a Town Hall opened. By 1871 the population of Eaglehawk was 6,590. In 1887, when George Willan was Mayor, the Borough issued medals for Queen Victoria's jubilee (NU 20204-5 ), and in 1897, when E.C. Brown was Mayor, it again issued medals for Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee (NU 20453). The same year moves began to build a new Town Hall, but it took until 1901 for funds to be raised and construction to be completed. Further growth occurred in both the community and social institutions, and by 1903 the the population was 8,130. By then Eaglehawk was connected to Bendigo by steam tramway, and boasted post and money order facilities, three banks and a telegraph office. It had 'numerous hotels', three state schools, two private schools, nine churches, a court of petty sessions, a police station, two mechanics institutes, several organised societies and a park 'hansomely laid out with flower beds and shrubs'. The 'model borough' had 1,862 houses, and streets lit partly with gas and partly with kerosene. By 1947 the decline in gold mining had caused the population to fall to 4,090. Bendigo became more dominant as an employment centre. However, Eaglehawk still had nine hotels and as well had acquired an electric tram and public baths. The population reached its turn-of-the-century level again in 1991. On 7 April 1994, the Borough of Eaglehawk was united with the City of Bendigo, the Shires of Huntly and Strathfieldsaye, and the Borough of Eaglehawk, parts of the Rural City of Marong, the Shires of McIvor and Metcalf to form the City of Greater Bendigo. By then the borough had become physically joined with suburban Bendigo. Much of Eaglehawk's historic built fabric has been retainedNational Trust Identification Data Forms and Photos for the Eaglehawk Court House and Mechanics Institutes, July 1977. National Trust Survey. This item contains the following 10 documents: 3084.39a National Trust Survey form for the Eaglehawk Court House 1977; from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) used to collect detailed historical and structural information about buildings or properties. 3084.39b Photo of Eaglehawk Court House 1977 3084.39c Photo of Eaglehawk Court House 1977 3084.39d National Trust Survey form for the Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute 1977 3084.39e Photo of the Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute 1977 3084.39f Photo of the Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute 1977 3084.39g Photo of the Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute 1977 3084.39h Photo of the Eaglehawk Post Office 1977 3084.39i Photo of the Eaglehawk Post Office 1977 3084.39j Photo of the Eaglehawk Town Hall 1977history, national trust bendigo collection, eaglehawk court house, eaglehawk mechanics institute, eaglehawk post office, eaglehawk town hall, bendigo

Black and white photocopy of a photo of a house beside a building with A. Connell. Baker above the veranda. The edge of the veranda has Alex Connell. Bread. Biscuits painted above the veranda poles. Title pasted under the picture is Eaglehawk Road next to Mechanics Institute.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - eaglehawk road - mechanics institute, alex connell

1. Mechanics Institute:- this building was built in 1883 and designed by H E Tolhurst. It included a library, reading room, museum, billiard room and mineral collection. 2. Town Hall:- the current building was built in 1901 on the site of an earlier Town Hall. The architects were Williamson& Permewan of Melbourne. 3. Cannons:- were recovered from HMVS Nelson, a wooden steam ship that was one of the first of the colonies warships when it was on permanent loan from Britain from 1867. It ws then broken up in 1929. 4. Symbester Coach House:- this house and the adjacent ginger beer factory (now demolished) were built in 1859 for William Bruce (1834-1916) a publican and manufacturer of aerated drinks.Scenes around Eaglehawk - Photographer unknown This item contains the following nine coloured slides: 4403.2a - exact location unknown 4403.2b Eaglehawk - exact location unknown 4403.2c Former Coach house - Symbester Crescent Eaglehawk 4403.2d Mine Poppet Head - Eaglehawk - exact location unknown 4403.2e Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute 4403.2f Mine Poppet Head - Eaglehawk - exact location unknown 4403.2g Eaglehawk Town Hall with the Post Office on the left and mechanics institute on the right 4403.2h Mine Poppet Head - Eaglehawk - exact location unknown 4403.2i Eaglehawk Cannon with the post office behindhistory, bendigo, eaglehawk, symbester house eaglehawk, eagelhawk town hall, eaglehawk mechanics institute, eaglehawk post office, poppet head

Newspaper article, , on Mechanics Institutes and 'solid little building in a prominent position in the town' Refers to school in Cal Gully becoming a Mechanics Institute.bendigo, buildings, mechanics insitute, mechanics institute, eaglehawk, long gully

Newspaper cutting of a report of presentation made to Mr J.S.Abbott upon his retirement from the position of Librarian of the Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute after 18 years service.newspaper, bendigo, s.j.abbott

Glass Bowl / Saucer (previously #92 from Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute) Glass bowl / saucer with raised decorations including holly, roses, scotch thistles, clover. 19cm diameter.cottage, miners

Base for a boot scraper from the Glasgow Arms Hotel. Made by by T. L. Smith The stone contains a shallow basin at the top of the stone. Previously #24 from Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute"Glasgow Arms" "T. L .Smith" Carved into the stone.cottage, miners

Viewed from High Street (Loddon Valley Highway) looking northwest from near Napier StreetDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybendigo, bendigo tramways no. 2, eaglehawk, eaglehawk mechanics institute, eaglehawk town hall, george coop collection, high street, loddon valley highway, milk bar, quarry hill, sailors gully road, tram

Looking northwest across High Street, Eaglehawk at the intersection with Victoria Street. The Victoria Hotel is the present day New Victoria HotelDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencybendigo, bendigo tramways no. 2, eaglehawk, eaglehawk mechanics institute, eaglehawk town hall, george coop collection, high street, loddon valley highway, milk bar, street new victoria hotel, pub, quarry hill, sailors gully road, tram, victoria hotel

Grass Bottle covers. Previously #142 from Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute. Set of three grass cones to cover bottles. 2 x 37cm long, 1 x 45 cm longdomestic equipment, containers, bottles covers

Black and white photograph. Tram in front of Eaglehawk Town Hall. Two workmen in white overalls - one at each end of tram. Town Hall clock shows 11 o'clock. Portion of Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute on R.H.S.Allan Doneyplace, streetscape, tram

Screwdriver - Wooden Handle Approx 35cm (Previously in Box $45 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk)tool, workman

Thread die Stock (Previously in Box $45 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk) Approx 35cmbusiness, mining

Winding Clamp- Two Handled, Approx 15cm (Previously in Box 45 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk)cottage, miners

HAND CLIPPERS 'A MARTIN AND CO.' Approx 25cm (Previously in Box #45 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk)cottage, miners

Star Drill. Large Metal Punch (Previously in Box #45 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk) Approx 30cmgold mining, miners' safety cage

Footwarmer : Ceramic with Cork 23 cm x 14cm Previous label #133 Ex Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk

Candle Mould. Each with previous label from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk #132. Tin mould for 12 candlescottage, miners, candle making

Brown Ceramic bottle with McWilliams cork. 25 cm high Previous label #134 Ex Mechanics Institute Eaglehawkmcwilliam, bottle

'Lightning' Winding Mechanism for Butter Churn. 4 Qt' Embossed on the mechanism (Previously in Box $45 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk)domestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen

Adjustable Spanner, Twisted Rope Style Handle. Approx 20cm in size (Previously from Box #45 Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk)gold mining, miners' safety cage

Silver Coated Ladle. (Previously #94 from Mechanics Institute, Eaglehawk) Stamped with A1 hallmark 'M T R Crown Crown A1'M T R Crown Crowncottage, miners

Cheese Press (previously #41 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk) Two piece cast iron with screw down mechanism. 15cm diameter 18cm highdomestic equipment, cheese manufacturing

Long Wooden Handle with wooden Threaded end and round threaded nut. Approx 60cm long. Previous label # 140 Ex Mechanics Institute Eaglehawkcottage, miners

Ceramic Snuff Jar (Previously # 90 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk ) Ceramic jar decorated with 'Taddy and Company, Wholesale Manufacturers of Tobacco and Snuff. For Exportation, 45 minories, London' Label attached H.J.G.Biggs , Eaglehawktobacco, taddy and company

Photograph. The Eaglehawk Town Hall and Mechanics Institute. Designed by Henry Edmeades Tolhurst in 1864. The building opened on the 1st of February 1865. Officially opened by Mayor Cr. George Loundon on August 14, 1901 with a ribbon ceremony.eaglehawk, history, town hall

Pewter Tankard. (previously #100 from mechanics Institute Eaglehawk) Damaged upper rim. 16cm high, inscribed ' James Yates' QUART. See research tab. Also impressed into side Crown, E 7, VIC.domestic equipment, food consumption, tankard

Ceramic Jug (Previously #145 from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk ) Orange Handle and stripes. 3 green stripes 1 red stripe. Approx 35cm x 20 cm. label tied to handle, unable to read.cottage, miners

Hand-coloured postcard, depicting Eaglehawk Town Hall, Mechanics' Institute, Post Office, electric tram, gas lamp, tram tracks, overhead tram wires. Passengers standing on tram running boards. Trees Inscriptions/markings: on front - 'Town Hall, Eaglehawk'. On reverse - 'Love and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. E.M. Heath, 1917buildings, town hall, eaglehawk