Black and white photograph of stone archway and pathway, Fortuna gardens.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Double-side Poster - Fortuna Garden Fete 14/11/1964 Description of stalls, raffles, afternoon tea and children's entertainnment. Other side (reverse) has map of grounds with location of activities, toilets, St.John's Ambulance.buildings, residential, fortuna villa

Black and white photograph of pool in Fortuna gardens. Shallow pool with tall Doric column at one end. Roman style structure at far end.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Faded and slightly discoloured sepia toned photograph of a garden? Setting, with lots of tree ferns in evidence. Wes Harry has written on the back, possibly Fortuna gardens 1880's or the Fernery in Rosalind Park.place, public gardens, fernery, rosalind park, fortuna garden, fernery in rosalind park

Fortuna Villa was owned from 1855 to 1871 by Christopher and Theodore Ballerstedt, Australia’s first mining magnates. In 1871 it was purchased by George Lansell (The Quartz King) being one of Australia’s most successful and adventurous nineteenth century gold mine owners and speculators. Lansell made numerous alterations and extensions to the building and it remained in the Lansell family until 1935. Plan for construction of Fortuna Villa, Sandhurst Title: Garden Front, Fortuna Villa, Sandhurst for G. Lansell Esq. Dated: 3rd July 1871 Coloured plan and elevation Condition: water damage and paper tearsfortuna villa, george lansell, c & t ballerstedt, building plans

2 copies of plans. 1. Smaller plan; written on plan Principal Entrance Front Fortuna Villa Sandhurst, G. Lansell Esq, Proprietor. Plan shows front entrance elevation, also floor plan of vestibule and verandah. 2. Large plan: written on plan Garden front, Fortuna Villa Sandhurst, G. Lansell, Esq. Proprietor dated July 3rd. 1871. buildings, house, fortuna villa

Colour photo: Fortuna gardens, large pine trees, corner of residence on LH side. Written on back 'Fortuna Gardens Bendigo 1990'bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Colour photo: spire at Fortuna on RH side, garden on LH side. On back of photo ' Fortuna garden 1990'bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Handwritten notes mentioning Bendigo Mines. Four mines, Garden Gully United, South New Moon, Hustlers Reef and Catherine Reef United have some information about them. Others listed are: Catherine Reef United, Carlisle, Clarence United, Central Ellesmere, Collman & Tacchi, Confidence Extended Cornish United, Ellenborough, Extd South Devonshire, Eureka, Fortuna Hustlers, Garden Gully United, G G Consolidated, Geribaldi, Great Southern, Gt Northern, Gt Extended Hustlers, Gt Central Victoria, Golden Age, Golden Pyke, Goldfields North, Goldfields Consolidated, North Johnsons, Pearl, Princess Dagmar, Phoenix, Railway Prince of Wales, Shamrock, St Mungo, Sadowa, Sea, Specimen Hill Sth St Mungo, South New Moon, South Devonshire, Suffolk United, United Devonshire, Unity, United Hustlers & Redan, United Ulster, Victoria Consols, Victoria Quartz, Pansora, Virginia, Victoria Proprietory, Williams United, Hustlers Reef, Hustlers Royal Reserve, Hercules & Energetic, Ironbark, Johnsons Reef No 1, Hustlers Royal Reserve, Ironbark, Johnsons Reef, Johnsons Extended, Kochs Pioneer, Lazarus New Chum, Lady Barkly - Lightning Hill, McDuff Amalgamated, Morning Star, New Chum Consolidated, New Chum Railway, New Chum & Victoria, New Blue Consolidated, New Hopefu, New St Mungo, New Argus, New Moon, New Victoria Catherine, New Chum Goldfields, North New Moon and North Argus. Document from Albert Richardson Collection of mining history.document, gold, bendigo mines 1906, bendigo mines 1906, catherine reef united, carlisle, clarence united, central ellesmere, collman & tacchi, confidence extended cornish united, ellenborough, extd south devonshire, eureka, fortuna hustlers, garden gully united, g g consolidated, geribaldi, great southern, gt northern, gt extended hustlers, gt central victoria, golden age, golden pyke, goldfields north, goldfields consolidated, north johnsons, pearl, princess dagmar, phoenix, railway prince of wales, shamrock, st mungo, sadowa, sea, specimen hill sth st mungo, south new moon, south devonshire, suffolk united, united devonshire, unity, united hustlers & redan, united ulster, victoria consols, victoria quartz, pansora, virginia, victoria proprietory, williams united, hustlers reef, hustlers royal reserve, hercules & energetic, ironbark, johnsons reef no 1, hustlers royal reserve, ironbark, johnsons reef, johnsons extended, kochs pioneer, lazarus new chum, lady barkly - lightning hill, mcduff amalgamated, morning star, new chum consolidated, new chum railway, new chum & victoria, new blue consolidated, new hopefu, new st mungo, new argus, new moon, new victoria catherine, new chum goldfields, north new moon, north argus, bgo library 'healthy golden bendigo' - 1906

Colour photo of small, ornate Roman style building in Fortuna gardens, tall Doric style column separate to building on LH side, adorned with statue on top. 1990 image.bendigo, hotel, fortuna villa

Handwritten notes, with typed copy, listing 14 reports on mines and locality plans. If it was decided to have postcards of some famous mines, there is a suggestion of how they could be set out. Also a paragraph thanking the Mine's Dep't, Miss Parry and Mr. E. Jackman for work they have done.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, report on mines dec 1st 1966, carlisle united, central nell gwynne, central red white and blue, fortuna hustlers, garden gully united, gt extended hustlers, lady barkly, new argus, new chum railway, new chum syncline, new moon, new red white and blue consolidated, south new moon, united hustlers and redan, mine's dep't, miss parry, mr e jackman

Handwritten notes on Bendigo Mines. Notes include the number of ounces of gold obtained up to 1954 when the mines closed, total dividends paid, average production per ton, number of shafts The Mines Dept, made safe, notes on the South New Moon, Garden Gully United, New Chum Goldfields and the Catherine Reef United.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, notes on mines, carlisle, central blue, central nell gwynne, fortuna hustlers, garden gully united, lady barkly, new argus, new red white & blue consol, south new moon, mines dep't, garden gully united, healthy golden bendigo, south new moon, roberts & sons, new chum goldfields, catherine reef united

Negative of view of Old Chum mine, taken from rear of Fortuna. Garden in foreground. Poppet head and chimneys in background. Inscriptions: 'Negative', 'Old Chum Mine from rear of Fortuna, probably early 1900's', 'per survey regiment'.topic, mining, old chum mine

Colour photograph. Lake. Mansion. Balcony iron fretwork. Trees. People on Lawn. Lily pads. Palm tree. Blue spruce tree in centre. Fortuna (?) written on back of photo.photo, garden, fortuna

Handwritten list by Albert Richardson, with typed copy of same, of some Bendigo Mines and their Legal Managers, as at September 30th, 1906. Document is part of the Albert Richardson Collection. document, gold, miner's right, mining reports, list of legal managers, j h craig, j h mccoll, g a petrie, h birch, b crofts, h y north, h kirkwood, s h mcgowan, g j keogh, c moore, w g blackham, w b walker, j humming, g h green, catherine reef united, carlisle, clarence united, central ellesmere, collman & tacchi, confidence extended, cornish united, daly & westons, don, ellenborough, extended southdevonshire, eureka, fortuna hustlers, fosterville, garden gully united, g g consolidated, garibaldi, great southern, great northern, great extended hustlers, great columbian, great central victoria, golden age, golden pyke, goldfields north, goldfields consolidated, hercules & energetic, hustlers reef, hustlers reef no 1, hustler's royal reserve, ironbark, johnson's reef, johnsons extended, koch's pioneer, lancashire, lazarus new chum, lady barkly, lightning hill, mcduff amalgamated, morning star, new chum consolidated, new chum railway, new chum & victoria, new red white & blue consolidated, new hopeful, new st mungo, new argus, new moon, new prince of wales, north lady brassey, new victoria catherine, new chum goldfields north new moon, north argus, north johnsons, pearl, princess dagmar, phoenix, railway prince of wales, shamrock, st mungo, sadowa, sea, stewart's united specimen's hill, south st mungo, south new moon, south devonshire, suffolk united, south prince of wales, spring gully junction, true blue, thomas united, united devonshire, unity, united hustlers & redan, united ulster, victoria consols, victoria reef quartz, victory and pandora, virginia, victoria proprietory, williams united

This is a set of four photographs of students and staff attending Initial Employment Training (IET) Photographic Technician and Subject 4 Sergeant (SUB4 SGT) courses held in Lithographic Squadron the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 18th of September 1989 and September 1990. The photos were taken in Fortuna’s gardens and the Printing work areas. Although these photos are not annotated most personnel are positively identified. This is a set of four photographs of students and staff attending Initial Employment Training (IET) Photographic Technician and Subject 4 Sergeant (SUB4 SGT) courses held in Lithographic Squadron the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 18th of September 1989 and September 1990. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1989, SUB4 SGT Back row students L to R: CPL Peter Swandale, CPL Terry King, CPL Penny Knott, CPL Daryl South, CPL Roy Hicks. Front row instructors L to R: SGT Peter Imeson, SGT Gary Kerr. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1989, IET Photo Tech Back row students L to R: unidentified, SPR Andrew Morrison-Evans, SPR Michelle Withers, unidentified, SPR Gavin Craggs. Front row instructor: SSGT Alan Virtue. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1990, L to R: unidentified, SGT Russ Mollenhauer in front of ‘Old Heidelberg’ printing press. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1990, L to R: LCPL Mark McCulloch, SGT Gary Kerr in front of Heidelberg Speedmaster printing press.No personnel are identified. ‘IET & SUB4 18/9/89’ and ‘SEP 1990’ annotated on negative sleeves.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, litho

Despite a report suggesting otherwise, tours of the historic Fortuna house in Bendigo will not cease when the Army Topographic Support Establishment (ATSE) takes over from the Army Survey Regiment. Both Army representatives and ATSE management confirm that public access and tours will remain unchanged. A mistaken news story led to a surge in tour attendance, with numbers tripling as people rushed to visit before the supposed closure. Recent tours have seen up to 70 visitors, including interstate travelers and descendants of the Lansell family. Fortuna is a 140-year-old house with deep ties to Bendigo's history.Originally owned by Christopher and Theodore Ballerstedt (1855–1871), it is most famously associated with the Lansell family, particularly George Lansell, a prominent gold mine owner known as the "Quartz King." The Army initiated tours 20 years ago to connect with the local community and showcase the building and the regiment's work.The tours provide an opportunity for the public to interact with soldiers and learn about their activities. After the death of George Lansell's wife, a symbolic procession with an empty coffin protested poor mine ventilation and miners' health conditions, highlighting social issues of the time.The document shares anecdotes from tours, such as Lansell's purchase of goats from local children, illustrating his character and the community's relationship with him. The homestead includes notable features like a grand entrance hall, glassroom, main staircase, Pompeii fountain, and a Roman bath.The house is known for its eclectic Victorian architecture, with many styles incorporated based on Lansell's preferences. Guided tours cover the complete history of Fortuna Villa and the Lansell family, lasting about three and a half hours on Sundays.Bookings are available by phone.Recent Military UpdatesThe Army will remain at the Fortuna site, though the military side will move out and soldiers will be reassigned or enter the workforce.Fortuna Restoration Article - "Fortuna Opens its Doors" - Bendigo Advertiser Sat Mar 30 1996 - Author Nicole Ferrie This item contains the following: 11217.2a Black and White Photo of one of the tour guides - Lance Cpl Richard Arman in the Fortuna Gardens 11217.2b Black and White Photo of one of the tour guides - Lance Cpl Richard Arman on the balcony 11217.2c Part of page 2 - Fortuna Open its Doors 11217.2d Part of page 2 - Fortuna Open its Doorsnon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, army tropographic support establishment

This set of nine photographs was taken at Fortuna Villa’s garden next to the lake at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in October 1991. The Defence Force Service Medal was presented to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service.This is a set of nine photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in October 1991. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 2400 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, MAJ Peter Jensen. .2) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, MAJ Graeme Wastell. .3) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, WO1 Bill Jones. .4) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, WO2 Mick Hogan. .5) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, SSGT Bob Bright. .6) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, Unidentified SSGT. .7) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, SGT Ian Fitzgerald. .8) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, SGT Paul Hopes. .9) - Photo, colour, 1991. L to R: CO LTCOL Rene van den Tol, SGT John Reid..1P to .9P – There are no personnel identified. ‘National Medal/Clasp Presentation, Oct 1991’ annotated on film negative sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

Document. Manila folder & 4 letters, 1 map The 4 letters pertain to an application by the Commonwealth of Australia to the lands Depart. For sale of an area of 8 acres 0 roods 31 perches now comprising the garden of Fortuna to unlimited depth.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc, south nell gwynne, gold mining, dept of mines

George and Edith Lansell returned to Sandhurst (Bendigo) in 1887, initiating major renovations to Fortuna Villa to accommodate their growing family and staff. Significant architectural additions included a three-storey extension, master bedroom suite, indoor bathrooms, central heating (the first private home in Victoria to have it), and a grand picture gallery/billiard room. The house saw continuous expansion: a mansard attic (1890), new entrance hall and bay window (1893–1895), extended eastern front (by 1900), decorative plasterwork and metal ceilings (by 1904), and the iconic 'candle snuffer' roof feature. The grounds were beautified with trees, rose gardens, marble statues, and removal of industrial elements. The Lansell family grew to include six children, with the house and grounds providing ample space for play and family gatherings. The extended Lansell and Bassford families were closely involved in social events at Fortuna. Fortuna Villa became a center for social life in Bendigo, hosting vice-regal visits and large family occasions. George Lansell contributed to civic pride, donating a gold Mayoral chain to the Bendigo Council and previously to Margate, Kent.Music and cultural events were prominent at Fortuna, reflecting the vibrant community life. Lansell celebrated Bendigo's pioneers and the town's development, notably hosting a dinner for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 for notable local citizens.The document highlights the transformation of Sandhurst to Bendigo and the area's role in broader Australian history.Fortuna's Age of Growth Article - The Bendigo Advertiser Monday Sept 08 2008 by Beveley Carter, Photo by Julian Prowd This item contains the following: 11217.17a Coloured photo of the impressive Fortuna Villa and surrounding gardens 11217.17b Part of page 8 - Article "Fortuna's Age of Growth"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, edith lansell

This is a set of eight photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations by LTCOL Peter Eddy, the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 8th of November 1982. On this occasion the Defence Force Service Medal was presented to LT Keys (ARES), SGT Alan Timcke (ARES), SSGT L. Davidson and WO2 Kevin MacQuire for 15 years of efficient remunerated service in the Australian Army. LTCOL Peter Eddy was the CO of the Army Svy Rgt from 1981 to 1982. The photos were taken next to the flagpole in Fortuna Villa’s front garden.This is a set of eight photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations by the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Defence Force Service Medal Bendigo on the 8th of November 1982. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) & .2) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to LT Keys (ARES). .3) & 4) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to SGT Alan Timcke (ARES). .5) & .6) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to SSGT L. Davidson. .7) & .8) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to WO2 Kevin MacQuire. .1P to .14P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

These 35 photographs were taken at an Army Survey Regiment Open Day at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo on the 24th of February 1990. This occasion was one of several events held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. Although historical tours of Fortuna occurred on a regular basis, this was the first technical open day since 1972. The Royal Australian Survey Corps recognised that an Open Day was the best way for the local community in Bendigo to gain an insight into the unit’s important role as Defence’s map production agency, its technical equipment, and its economic importance to Bendigo. It also gave them an opportunity to tour through historic Fortuna Villa. This occasion is covered in more detail in page 143 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. Refer to items 6434.27P and 6436.18P for more photos of the Open Day taken inside Fortuna, the garden areas and production areas of Lithographic Squadron. Photo prints of some of these photos were scanned and catalogued in items 6247.30P and 6291.6P.These 35 photographs were taken at an Army Survey Regiment Open Day held at Fortuna, Bendigo on the 24th of February 1990. The 35mm colour and black & white negatives photographs were scanned at 96 dpi and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1990. CPL Neale ‘Tex’ Houston with visitors in Aerotriangulation Section. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1990. L to R: MAJ Peter Clark and WO2 Neil ‘Ned’ Kelly with visitors in Aerotriangulation Section. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1990. SGT Bruce Hammond with visitors in Aerotriangulation Section. .4) - Photo, colour, 1990. SGT Bruce Hammond with visitors in Aerotriangulation Section. .5) - Photo, colour, 1990. SGT Steve Gloster with visitors in Aerotriangulation Section. .6) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: CPL Noel Brinsmead and CPL Darren Wilkinson with visitors in Aerotriangulation Section. .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. L to R: CPL Noel Brinsmead with visitors in Aerotriangulation Section. .8) - Photo, colour, 1990. MAJ Peter Clark with visitors in Aerotriangulation Section. .9) - Photo, colour, 1990. CPL Mark Lander with visitors in Plotting Section. .10) - Photo, colour, 1990. SSGT Andy Boath with visitors in Plotting Section. .11) - Photo, colour, 1990. SPR Stuart Bowd with visitors in Plotting Section. .12) - Photo, colour, 1990. CAPT Roger Hancock with visitors in Plotting Section. .13) & .14) - Photo, colour, 1990. AUTOMAP 2 - CPL Peter Peterson with visitors. .15) - Photo, colour, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - L to R: SSGT Graham Johnston, SPR Grant Davis with civilian visitors. .16) - Photo, colour, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - L to R: CPL Steve McGuiness, SSGT Graham Johnston with civilian visitors. .17) - Photo, colour, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - civilian visitors. .19) - Photo, colour, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - L to R: unidentified, SPR Tony Jackson, CPL Mark Westbrook, SSGT Bob Bright, with civilian visitors. .20) - Photo, colour, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - L to R: WO2 Adrian ‘Charlie’ Creedy, CPL Mark Westbrook, SPR Mick Duggan with civilian visitors. .21) - Photo, colour, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - L to R: SPR Mick Duggan, CO LTCOM Rene van den Tol, SSGT Bob Bright, CPL Mark Westbrook with civilian visitors. .22) - Photo, colour, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - L to R: SPR Damien Nolan, unidentified, SPR Peter Smyth with civilian visitors. .23) - Photo, black & white, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - L to R: SPR Peter Smyth, CAPT Steve Hledik, SGT Martin Evans, MAJ Neil Taylor with civilian visitors. .24) - Photo, black & white, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 - L to R: SPR Mick Duggan, CPL Mark Westbrook with civilian visitors. .25) - Photo, black & white, 1990, AUTOMAP 2 – LCPL Sandy Winn with civilian visitor. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Display of digital storage media. .27) & .28) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartography - SPR Ian Baldwin with civilian visitors. .29) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Cartography - SPR Ian Baldwin with civilian visitors. .30) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Cartography - SGT Sherri (Dally) Burke with civilian visitors. .31) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartography - L to R: SGT Sherri (Dally) Burke, SSGT Dennis Learmonth with civilian visitors. .32) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartography – SGT Barry Hogan with civilian visitors. .33) & .34) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartography – CPL Dan Cirsky with civilian visitors. .35) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cartography – L to R: SPR Jeanette (Lane) Dury-Lane, CPL Diane (Thomas) Soutar with civilian visitors..1P to .35P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, automap 2

These 18 photographs were taken at an Army Survey Regiment Open Day at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo on the 24th of February 1990. This occasion was one of several events held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. Although historical tours of Fortuna occurred on a regular basis, this was the first technical open day since 1972. The Royal Australian Survey Corps recognised that an Open Day was the best way for the local community in Bendigo to gain an insight into the unit’s important role as Defence’s map production agency, its technical equipment, and its economic importance to Bendigo. It also gave them an opportunity to tour through historic Fortuna Villa. This occasion is covered in more detail in page 143 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. Refer to items 6434.27P and 6435.35P for more photos of the Open Day taken inside Fortuna, the garden areas and Map Production areas of Air Survey and Cartographic Squadron. Photo prints of some of these photos were scanned and catalogued in items 6247.30P and 6291.6P.These 18 photographs were taken at an Army Survey Regiment Open Day held at Fortuna, Bendigo on the 24th of February 1990. The 35mm colour and black & white negatives photographs were scanned at 96 dpi and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990. Print Troop – WO2 Rob Bogumil with visitors. .2) - Photo, colour, 1990. Print Troop – L to R: SPR Ross Anza, LCPL Janet Murray with visitors. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Print Troop – L to R: LCPL Janet Murray, MAJ Bob Coote, SPR Gary Lord with visitors. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Photo Troop – L to R: WO2 Keith Fenton RE UK Exchange, SGT Steve Burke with visitors. .5) - Photo, colour, 1990. Photo Troop – SGT Steve Burke with visitors. .6) - Photo, colour, 1990. Photo Troop – L to R: unidentified, SGT Steve Burke with visitors. .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. Print Troop – L to R: CPL Peter Breukel, WO2 Keith Fenton RE. UK Exchange with visitors. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Photo Troop - WO2 Keith Fenton RE. UK Exchange. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Print Troop - civilian visitors. .10) - black & white, Print Troop, 1990. - L to R: civilian visitors, SSGT Ian Nichols, CPL John ‘Flash’ Anderson. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Print Troop - L to R: SSGT Ian Nichols, CPL Dale Hudson, Planeta printing press, with civilian visitors. .12) - Photo, colour, 1990. Print Troop - L to R: SSGT Ian Nichols, CAPT Roger Hancock with civilian visitors. .13) - Photo, colour, 1990. Print Troop - LT Marty Lyons with civilian visitors. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Print Troop - L to R: LT Marty Lyons, unidentified with civilian visitors. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Orthophoto Mapping Section - L to R: SSGT Peter Imeson, SGT Bob Garritty with civilian visitors. .16) - Photo, colour, 1990. Optronics raster scanner - WO2 Adrian ‘Charlie’ Creedy with civilian visitors. .17) - Photo, colour 1990. Outside Photo Troop office - L to R: SSGT Rhys De Laine, WO2 Rob Bogumil. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1990. Photo Troop - civilian visitors..1P to .18P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho sqn

This photograph was most likely taken circa 1975 in the front garden of Fortuna Villa, during an Australian Army General’s visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1975. As there are no annotations on the photo, the names of the General, the aide de camp officer and guests are unknown. LTCOL Ridge was the CO of Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1972 to 1973 and continued as the CO of the renamed Army Survey Regiment from 1974 to 1975. He handed over to LTCOL Peter Constantine AM, who commanded the unit from 1975 to 1976.This is a photograph taken on the occasion of an Australian Army General’s visit to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1975. The black and white photograph was printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographic print was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1975. L to R: CO LTCOL Donald Ridge, unidentified dignitary, guests and personnel.‘Visit by Gen??? 1973-1977’ annotated on cover sheet.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna

This is a set of 14 photographs taken at the Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Mess Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment (ASR), Fortuna Villa circa 1990. Photos of personnel and their guests was taken during the dinner and social mingling outside the SGT’s Mess. The Ball and Dinner was held in the gardens of Fortuna Villa and in temporary 20’ x 30’ Army tents set up on the roadway in front of the transport compound. Australian Army Catering Corps staff provided the catering. Refer to item 6454.24P for additional photographs taken at the Summer Ball. An additional 21 photos of less historical value have been scanned but not published.This is a set of 14 photographs taken at the Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa circa 1990. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner preparation in SGT’s Mess kitchen. .2) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet presentation inside 20’ x 30’ Army tent. .3) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet. L to R: June Danger, WO1 Gary Warnest, Terry Danger, Judy Warnest, RSM WO1 Graham Ragless, unidentified guest. .4) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner buffet. Unidentified guests and Australian Army Catering Corps staff. .5) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. Unidentified members and guests. .6) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: members and guests (x3), SSGT Doug Carswell, unidentified guests (x4). .7) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. SSGT Paul Davis and his partner Julie. Unidentified guests in background. .8) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: SSGT Dennis Learmonth, unidentified guests (x3), MAJ Ray Redman, unidentified guests (x9). .9) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. SGT Trevor Clark with his partner. .10) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: unidentified guests (x3), WO1 Allan Virtue with his partner, unidentified guests (x6). .11) - Photo, colour, c1990. Dinner. L to R: unidentified members and guests (x4), SSGT Steve Hill CSM, unidentified guest. .12) - Photo, colour, c1990. Unidentified steward serves drinks at SGT’s Mess bar. .13) - Photo, colour, c1990. L to R: SSGT Noel McNamara, SGT Peter Peterson unidentified guests (x2) at OR’s Mess bar. .14) - Photo, colour, c1990. L to R: unidentified guest, WO1 Barry Lutwyche OAM, SSGT Noel McNamara, unidentified members and guests (x3), SGT Peter Peterson, unidentified guests (x2) outside SGT’s Mess..1P to .14P – There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This is a set of 24 photographs taken at the Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Mess Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment (ASR), Fortuna Villa circa 1990. Photos of personnel and their guests was taken on their arrival in locations inside Fortuna Villa and its surrounding gardens. The Ball and Dinner was held in the gardens of Fortuna Villa and in temporary 20’ x 30’ Army tents set up on the roadway in front of the transport compound. Australian Army Catering Corps staff provided the catering. Refer to item 6455.14P for additional photographs taken at the Summer Ball. An additional 21 photos of less historical value have been scanned but not published.This is a set of 24 photographs taken at the Warrant Officer and Sergeant’s Summer Ball held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa circa 1990. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, c1990. WO2 Tom Pattison with his partner. .2) - Photo, colour, c1990. WO2 Tom Pattison (at rear) with his partner and guests. .3) - Photo, colour, c1990. Terry Danger with his partner June. .4) - Photo, colour, c1990. L to R: unidentified guests (x2), Terry Danger and his partner June. .5) - Photo, colour, c1990. WO1 Brett Van Leeuwen with his partner Juana. .6) - Photo, colour, c1990. SGT Graham Hales with his partner April. .7) - Photo, colour, c1990. SGT Graham Hales with his partner April. .8) - Photo, colour, c1990. WO2 Phil Smalley with his partner Donna. .9) - Photo, colour, c1990. SSGT Peter Imeson with his partner. .10) - Photo, colour, c1990. Unidentified SGT with his partner. .11) - Photo, colour, c1990. SGT Steve Drummond with his partner Helen. .12) - Photo, colour, c1990. RSM WO1 Graham Ragless with his partner. .13) - Photo, colour, c1990. WO2 Mick Flynn with his partner Carol. .14) - Photo, colour, c1990. WO1 Steve Hansen with his partner. .15) - Photo, colour, c1990. WO1 Wayne Rothwell with his partner Karen. .16) - Photo, colour, c1990. SSGT Steve Hill CSM with his partner. .17) & .18) - Photo, colour, c1990. SSGT Noel McNamara with his partner. .19) & .20) - Photo, colour, c1990. SGT Gary Kerr with his partner. .21) - Photo, colour, c1990. WO1 Allan Virtue with his partner. .22) - Photo, colour, c1990. SGT Brian Paul with his partner. .23) & .24) - Photo, colour, c1990. Unidentified SSGT with his partner..1P to .24P – There are no annotations.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This is a set of nine photographs of medal presentations at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. In photos .1P to .8P, the Defence Force Service Medal was presented to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for each further 5-year period of service. The photos were taken on four separate occasions. Photos .1P to .3P were taken on the parade ground. LTCOL John Nolan was the CO of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1965 to 1969. He was subsequently promoted to COL and was the Director of Military Survey from 1972 to 1975. MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID was subsequently promoted to LTCOL and was the CO of the unit from 1969 to 1970. Photos .4P to .7P were taken in circa mid-1970s and Photo .8P was taken on Friday 21 October 1976. Photos .4P to .8P were taken next to the flagpole in Fortuna Villa’s front garden. This is a set of nine photographs of medal presentations at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1960s-1970s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, LT Jack McNeale. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, WO1 Jack Gore. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1967. L to R: MAJ Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger MBE, MID; unidentified visiting General, CO LTCOL John Nolan, WO2 Bob McGaritty. .4) & .5) - Photo, black & white, c1976. L to R: WO1 Don Taylor, BRIG Jim SHELTON DSO, MC, MID. .6) & .7) - Photo, black & white, c1976. L to R: SGT Syd Davis, Brigadier Jim SHELTON DSO, MC, MID. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1976. L to R: SSGT Gordon Haswell, WO1 Marj Knight, MAJGEN John Williamson AO, OBE GOC FF COMD. .9) - Photo, black & white, c1976-1980. L to R: unidentified (x2), WO2 John McCulloch, unidentified, WO1 Darby Munro, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified visiting General..1P to .9P – no annotationsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Group of five photographs mounted on card: (a) Exhibit at Melbourne exhibition, probably 1888, for James Taylor Monumental Works; photo by 'Bent' Pall Mall Sandhurst. (b) Family group( two adults, Four children) in front of a Victorian home, the home has a bay window and ornate stonework. (c) Workers posed in front of an unnamed Brewery, High St. Golden Square. This photo is by R. Dermer Smith, Bull St. Sandhurst. (d) Royal Hustlers Mine (1150), Barnard St. Bendigo, adjoining the old upper reserve dam (now the Olympic pool). Photo taken in the early 1870's looking north. (e) In the garden of Fortuna, with George Lansell? In the foregroundR. Dermer Smith, Bentphotograph, bendigo area, george lansell, fortuna, royal hustlers mine, brewery golden square, james taylor monumental works, r. dermer smith. bent sandhurst