Two 'History Lives' articles by Jim Evans : 1. 'Abbott's invention', H.A. Abbott's invention of Barblok wire and its use in World War 11 is described. In 'Name linked to city'. Captain Abbott and Richard Hartley Abbott's link to the cultural, community and political life of Bendigo is discussed. Richard Hartley Smith Abbott was a patron of the Art Gallery and responsible for the R.H.S. Abbott prize. richard abbott, art gallery, scale-buoy, harold athelstane abbott, barblok wire, james evans, bendigo historical society, frances and harold abbott foundation