BHS CollectionTwo letters from the City of Greater Bendigo to Mr. George Ellis. The first dated 15/8/2002 mentions the Council has considered plans and proposed site for a marker. It is mentioned to liaise with Mr. Sandy Ireland about the specific location. Signed Cr Willi Carney. The second letter, dated 6/11/2002 is an application for a building approval for a poppet Legs Monument. There are also two plans, Sheet 1 is Framing Sizes (Proposed) and Sheet 2 Base Details. Both sheets are dated July 02.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - letters, city of greater bendigo, george ellis, long gully history group, marker, sandy ireland, maurie betts, david turner

Program for the unveiling of memorial plaque at the location of the former Long Gully Fire Station on the 20th August 2000 at Creeth St Long Gully, rear of St Mathews Anglical Church. List of Dignitaries include Parliamentarians: Hon Andre' Haermeyer MP, Hon Bob Cameron MP and Ron Best MLC. Other Dignitaries: Cr Laurie Whelan, Cr Willi Carney and CFA Bill Davies and Bruce Furnell. Special Guests included Representatives of the Bendigo Fire Brigade, Long Gully Community House, Bendigo and District Cornish Association, Central Victorian Fire Preservation Society and St Mathews Church. Briefing notes include the Plaque, Long Gully and a brief history of the Long Gully Fire Brigade. Also included is a location map of the Long Gully Area.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully community house, the hon andre' haermeyer mp, long gully fire station, st mathews anglical church, george a ellis, long gully history group, bruce furnell, cr laurie whelan, greater city of bendigo, hon bob cameron mp, hon ron best mlc, cr willi carney, bill davies, country fire authority, bendigo and district cornish association, central victorian fire preservation society, mechanics institute, post and telegraph office, cfbb chief officer hennah

number in album 03555.01Black and white photograph taken at the opening of the new bowling green with a plaque to honour George Ward long time supporter and volunteer of the Bowls Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, sports

Blue paper dated Decr 5th 1870. I hereby Certify that George Blackler of Long Gully is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, george blackler, h l atkinson

1914/15 star, victory medal, George 5 Jubilee Medal, Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. J18199 FE Jamesmedals, ww1, rn

Letter dated 8 October, 2001 from Barry Secombe, Director Community Services to Mr George Ellis, Long Gully History Group acknowledging his application for funding under Council's Community Grants Program. It is anticipated that Council will consider the allocation of grants at its meeting to be held 3 December 2001 and will write again to advise if the application was successful.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - letter to mr george ellis, city of greater bendigo, long gully history group, barry secombe

Letter dated 7th May 2002 to Councillor Willi Carney from George Ellis, Long Gully History Group requesting the council to consider the site in their original application for the marker to acknowledge the achievement of underground mining Linear Park Long Gully. The allocated site is unsuitable as the ground is unstable and work to stabilise the ground to stop it from tipping could double the cost.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - letters from the long gully history group, councillor willi carney, city of greater bendigo, george ellis

George Padgett was born into a railway family in Numurkah, Victoria on 3 February 1890. He began working for the Victorian Railways as a junior clerk in Maryborough and gained his Driver’s ticket in 1914 at North Melbourne. He was based at Ararat for some time, then transferred to Dimboola in 1926. In 1927 George drove the pilot train ahead of the Royal Train between Ballarat and the South Australian border. In November 1937 when the “Spirit of Progress” made its first run from Melbourne to Albury, George was moved to Wodonga. From the train's first return trip he took over the driving. During his career, he made an average of 92 round trips a year and this article reports that he made his 1,100th round trip in 1948. By the time of George’s retirement he had travelled over 500,000 miles at the wheel of the “Spirit”. George made his last trip on the “Spirit of Progress” on 4 February 1955 prior to his retirement. He died in Wodonga on 19 February 1967. These articles are significant because they give an account of the long-serving career of a locomotive driver who lived in Wodonga.Two newspaper articles written about George Padgett, long term driver of the Spirit of Progress Article 1 - "Spirit" Driver Plays trains too" was published in The Sun News-Pictorial Sat 28 Aug 1948 on Page 8 Article 2 - "THE ENGINE-DRIVER: MR PADGETT'S engine" was published in the Melbourne Herald Saturday 24 July 1948 on page 7george padgett, "spirit of progress"

Ribbon Bar F.E. James 14-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal, King George silver Jubilee, Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medalmedals, army

Used by George Styles 3 RAR 1953 in Korea and later in Vietnam. George Styles is a long time Mooroolbark resident1903 pattern water bottle and carrier. George Styles 3RAR

Medals- Royal Navy - F.F. James 14-15 Str, War Medal, Victory Medal, King George silver Jubilee, Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medalmedals, ww1, army

Blue paper dated Octr 1st 1867. I hereby certify that George Aitkin of Long Gully is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D. Also signed at the end by Geo Aitken declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, geo aitken, h l atkinson

BHS CollectionCopy of a newspaper article titled Family saga continues at Long Gully George to the fore. A photo of George is included and printed under it it mentions that George Ellis is the new secretary of the Cornish Association of Bendigo and District. George's father, George A., is the associations long-serving president, while his mother Edna served as treasurer for many years. Sir John Quick is also mentioned. He was born in Cornwall.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - george to the fore, the cornish association of bendigo and district, george ellis, george a ellis, leanne lloyd, edna ellis, ted hocking, rob lloyd, peter mundy, cornish association of victoria, eaglehawk fire station, william trahair, st matthew's anglican church, bendigo city masonic lodge, cornish choir, corowa historical society, dr john quick, sir john quick, white hill cemetry, peter and catherine moyle

These items were donated by George Shirling, a long-term stakeholder in Falls Creek, first building and owning Koki Lodge and later owning and operating the Red Onion Lodge. The metal sledge was at Red Onion when George bought the lodge from Lauriston GIrls' School in 1974. Lauriston had owned the Red Onion for about three years. The sledge was most likely made or acquired by the Australian Alpine Club who had built there in 1963 and owned the Lodge until 1970. The suitcases belonged to George Shirling's parents who arrived in Australia from Austria in 1938. George then used this suitcase when he travelled to Falls Creek in the early 1960s.These items are significant because they were donated to the Falls Creek Historical Society by a long-standing and highly regarded member of the Falls Creek community.A sledge made from a metal frame and base plate with a rope lead attached. A leather suitcase with a silk lining and leather handles. A variety of travel stickers have been attached.george shirling, koki lodge, red onion

Yields information the employees of the SEC from about the 1960's through to closure. Not known if completely accurate.List - typed A4 sheet titled "Ballarat Tramways Employees (60's - 71)", prepared by Wayne Kell. Lists employees in alphabetical order images: .1 - jpg scan of the sheet .2 - pdf of the list in a single vertical column .3 - word document in the image files Noel Aghan Noel Allen Max Anderson Brian Anwyl Adam Balloch Ray Barrow Ian Bentley James Billman Les Bird Mick Blackman Kevin Blake Dave Blaw Brett Boddington Kevin Brookman Gary Butler Kevin Butler Marty Cahill Bob Carter Daryl Chambers R oy Courtney Steve Crosby Ray Curnow Ron Davidson Bill Davies S. Davies W. Davies T Ed Davis L. Denmead Max Devlin Austin Domaschenz Des Domaschenz T. Dunstan Ted Edmunds Allen Edwards George Etheridge D. Everett John Everett Ted Fish Vic Gill Ian Grant George Gray Max Green Ray Hall Norm Hamilton Rory Herauville Bernie Hill Colin Hill Norm Hunt Danny Irvine Allan Jeffreys Bruce Jenkins David Jones Ron Jordan Wayne Kell Alan Kellett Alf Kellett Dave Kellett Noel Klein Hec Knight Ron Knight Mick Laidlaw Ed Lake Stan Lakey Herb Lee George Long Norm Lorensini Geoff McErvale Doug McGregor Leo McMahon Alec McWilliam Bill Maes George Magee Jim Maher Mick Mahoney Andre Malins B. Mannion Les Mark Jack Marone Jackie Mason Arthur Maxwell Harold May Allan Meaney Brian Melville Jim Menzies Alf Mercer Barry Morris Robert Morris Bruce Munn Tom Nancarrow Bill Newell Les North John O’Keefe Dan O’Leary Dick Oliver Joel Owen Eric Patterson Bert Peart Ivan Pellas D. Powell Lindsay Quick Arthur Reed Bill Retallick Rex Rewell Howard Reynolds Neil Robe Ned Romeo Vin Ryan Rick Rykers Bill Segrave John Schmidt Charles Scicluna David Skewes Harry Smerdon Brian Smith Roy Smith Bill Spicer Tony Stephens Max Stephens Tom Stevenson Neil Sutherland Doug Thompson Ian Tierney Ian Trenfield John Truscott Bill Trusler Bill Tuddenham A. Turnbull Dave van Oorschot E. van Rooy Harry van Oorschot Henk van Oorschot Bill van Oorschot Gerry van Rooy Harry van Rooy Ian Wallis Lou Walker Bill Ward Geoff Ward Vin Webb Bill Wellard L. Wellard R. Williams Terry Williams Doug Wiseman Edward Wrightlists, employees, personnel, ballarat, crews

Portrait: sepia coloured photo of baby sitting on ornate cane chair. Baby is wearing white lace over over garment, with long-sleeved garment underneath. Written on back of photo in fountain pen 'Freddie Hickson Age ten months' On bottom of photo Alan Spicer Williamson Street, Bendigo. Information provided with photos: Frederick George Hickson born 1884, Toolleen, Victoria. Father Edward George, mother Lucy MaryAnne Aylett, married 1879 in Kerry. Frederick died 1942, Heathcote, aged 86. Edward George Hickson, born 1837, father James, mother Barbara Godfrey, died 1915 Toolleen aged 78. Frederick George Hickson married Rose Victoria Louise Osborne in 1913. Rose Osborne born 1889 Raywood, father Louis, mother Margaret Ann Carmen. Children of Frederick and Rose : Edward George born 1914, Long gully. Margaret Lucy born 1916 Bendigo.Sepia coloured portrait of young male adult dressed in three piece suit, wing collar and tartan print tie. On bottom of photo : D. Mendelfsohn, View St., Bendigo. Photo likely to be Frederick Hickson as a young male adult. See information on 1632.2D. Mendelfsohn, View St., Bendigoperson, individual, frederick george hickson, toolleen, hickson

Portrait: sepia coloured photo of baby sitting on ornate cane chair. Baby is wearing white lace over over garment, with long-sleeved garment underneath. Written on back of photo in fountain pen 'Freddie Hickson Age ten months' On bottom of photo Alan Spicer Williamson Street, Bendigo. Information provided with photos: Frederick George Hickson born 1884, Tooleen, Victoria. Father Edward George, mother Lucy MaryAnne Aylett, married 1879 in Kerry. Frederick died 1942, Heathcote, aged 86. Edward George Hickson, born 1837, father James, mother Barbara Godfrey, died 1915 Toolleen aged 78. Frederick George Hickson married Rose Victoria Louise Osborne in 1913. Rose Osborne born 1889 Raywood, father Louis, mother Margaret Ann Carmen. Children of Frederick and Rose : Edward George born 1914, Long gully. Margaret Lucy born 1916 Bendigo.Allan Spicer, Williamson St., Bendigoperson, individual, frederick george hickson, toolleen, hickson

This item was whittled as a continuous piece from a broomstick handle by George Lynch. George had a long career with Victorian Railways. The son of a railway man, George grew up in St Arnaud near the railway line. He watched the engines go by and dreamed of being an engine driver. He started working as a cleaner in 1907. Through hard work and further study, George worked his way up to become a locomotive driver. He moved to Wodonga in 1917. At the Victorian Railways Institute examinations, George won four gold medals for Engine Working and Westinghouse Brake In 1925 he was appointed as an Instructor. George was one of four senior drivers who in rotation drove the Sydney Limited. The other drivers were Ray Murphy, F. Hobbs and George Padgett. They all lived with their families in Wodonga. George drove the first Spirit of Progress from Spencer Street to Albury. He made railway history in 1937 when the Sydney Ltd ran non-stop from Albury to Spencer Street in 3 hrs. 25 mins, clipping 25 minutes off the previous record. He retired at the age of 65 in 1953 and died at the age of 74.This item is significance because it was made by a long-serving locomotive driver based in Wodonga.A chain made by whittling the handle of a broomstick. It is one continuous piece of wood with a variety of shapes swivels and interlinked sections. There are 13 similar sized links and 2 larger ones. The larger links have small balls inside them.whittled objects, george lynch, railways wodonga

4-page typewritten letter dated 28 May 2012 from Richard Carter (Carter Real Estate) to Mr John Close, Archivist, Yarra Valley Grammar School, Kalinda Road, Ringwood Vic 3134 detailing research findings relating to the history of the school site and previous ownership by the Larkin Family.28 May 2012 Mr John Close Archivist Yarra Valley Grammar School Kalinda Road RINGWOOD VIC 3134 Dear John. Re; The Larkin Family I read with interest the article in the Link about the history of the school site and the previous ownership by the Larkin Family. That interest was influenced, of course, by the fact that the site was acquired on behalf of the school by my father Allan Ballard Carter who was an inaugural and foundation member of the School Council. I set about undertaking my research. Crown Grant Volume 1700 Folio 927 shows that "Thomas Larkin of Ringwood" purchased 51 acres 2 roods 22 perches(about 20.9 hectares) being Crown Allotment 40 in the Parish of Warrandyte from the Crown on 9 March 1885 for 52 pounds, being the prevailing rate of 1 pound per acre or part thereof. That land fronted two government roads, now known as Kalinda Road and Plymouth Road but earlier known as Wonga Park Road and Wonga Road. The distinctive kink in the school's Plymouth Road frontage dotes from that time. Adjacent to the land, on the corner of those two roads, was Crown Allotment 40A which you identify as having been acquired by Richard Wilioughby in 1876. That title contained an area of exactly 20 acres (8.09 hectares). Larkin's Crown Grant then notes that Michael Larkin of Victoria Street Camberwell, Gentleman, and Norah Larkin of Warrandyte, Widow, took title on 22 June 1892 as Executor Executrix of the Will of Thomas Larkin who died on 10 May 1891. Norah Larkin was presumably the widow of Thomas Larkin. The address ("of Warrandyte") is significant. She might not have been living on the land. Alternatively, the North Croydon locality could easily have been referred to as "Warrandyte". Was Michael Larkin the son, brother or even the father of Thomas Larkin? The title holds a few clues. -2- The next transfer was Norah Larkin as surviving executor of the Will of Thomas Larkin. That endorsement is dated 9 August 1909, obviously after the death of Michael Larkin. Perhaps he was, indeed, Thomas' father. That endorsement immediately proceeded the transfer on the same day of the date of the title into Norah's name absolutely, and not simply as Executrix of her late husband's estate. Norah Larkin died on 5 April 1918 and probate of her Will was granted to Thomas Larkin of Wonga Road Warrandyte, Fruit-grower. We can surmise that this Thomas was the son of Norah and her late husband Thomas and that the address "Wonga Road Warrandyte" could in reality have been what would be regarded as Plymouth Road Croydon, Thus, we can surmise that Thomas Larkin was operating an orchard on the land he was living in on 1918. Thomas Larkin took title to the property in his right in 1923 and held it until his death in August 1939. Probate of Thomas Larkin's Will was granted to Eileen Molloy of Healesville Road Ringwood and title was transferred into her name on 1 December 1939. Who was Eileen Molloy? Clearly she was not Thomas Larkin's daughter (she was a spinster), The address 'Healesville Road' refers to what is now Maroondah Highway, In fact the Molloy family lived on Maroondah Highway, west of Oban Road, not far from the land. Regardless of whether she was family or merely a friend, Eileen Molloy continued to hold the land until the land was sold for development, firstly to Parkmore Proprietory Limited in about 1958 and finally to Dehay Pty Ltd on 26 October 1960. Dehay Pty Ltd was a land development company of Mr David Hains of the Portland Property Group in Collins Street Melbourne. The company had land along Kalinda Road which was later subdivided into Grayling Crescent and into Chesney Drive and surrounding streets. Clearly the intention would have been to subdivide the Larkin and Molloy lands (together with Willoughby's land) into residential allotments. -3- !t was at about this time that Mr A Robin Clarke had conceived the idea of an independent boy's school in the location and has approached my father, presumably both to select a suitable site and to serve on the school council which was about to be formed. Allan Carter was obviously aware in his professional capacity of the land and its ownership and identified it as a suitable site for a school. He approached Mr Hains with a proposal to sell and was able to secure an agreement. I recall my father some years later commenting to me that Mr Hains could well have regarded the approach as ill-conceived and an approach merely by a loose consortium with many bright ideas, hopes and aspirations but no money! It is probably a testament to the calibre of Robin Clarke and those around him that David Hains was persuaded of the greater good in selling the land and enable the school to take root. The school took title of three parcels of land, being the whole of the Larkin Land and the Willoughby Land (which had been split in two in 1890) on 13 January 1964. The entire site which totalled 71.6376 acres was purchased for a price of t52,750. The transfer was signed by David Hains as Vendor on behalf of Dehay Pty Ltd and by J B Harper & R F Hughes on behalf of the school. The rest, as they say, is history. As an aside, I understand David Hains is still alive with active business interests. As perhaps the last survivor of events surrounding the purchase of the site, it might be prudent for the school to ascertain whether he would care to detail for the record the circumstances which lead to his purchase of the Larkin/Molloy/Willoughby lands and his sale to the school. The Willoughby Land also holds some history. Richard William Willoughby held his 20 acres on the corner from the date of the Crown Grant in 1876 only until his death in 1877. His executors continued to own it until 1890 when it was split in two and the northern portion of about 10 acres sold to Hugh Ta\A4on Knight of Spencer Street Melbourne, That portion was later sold in 1897 to William George Long of Melbourne, Fruit Merchant who. in turn, in 1903 sold it to his neighbour. "Thomas Larkin of Ringwood, farmer" on 27 May 1903. It was then held by the Larkin/Molloy family until 1960 when it was sold to Parkmore Pty Ltd and then, in 1961, to Dehay Pty Ltd. -4- Meanwhile the southern portion of the Willoughby Land was sold to William George Long in 1897 (who held the northern portion) before being sold to James Maggs of Wonga Park Road (now Kalinda Road) Ringwood. It ultimately was also purchased by Dehay Pty Ltd. Yours faithfully Richard Carter

An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee James George Gillespie, a long serving Legatee, on 21st May 1987. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. The article includes a snapshot of his life and career as a surveyor and long history of service in many fields. He was a member of the RMIT Council, on the board of he Royal Women's Hospital - both of whom named building after him. He served on the Hospitals and Charities Commission, and the Nurses Memorial Centre and Greenvale Geriatric Centre. Plus many more. He enlisted in the AIF 18 months after his older brother had been killed on the first day of the landing at Gallipoli. He was in the 46th Battery, 12th Artillery Brigade as a gunner. He served in France and Belgium and was in Paris on the day the Armistice was signed. In World War 2 he was called up and was appointed Assistant-Director of Survey, with a rank of Lieut-Colonel. Jim Gillespie joined Legacy in June 1928, being nominated by Frank Doolan and seconded by Harold Peters. He filled many posts, including vice-president in 1937 and President in 1938 The article was part of an folder about of past presidents that served on the LCC in preparation for the photo board that was produced. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of some Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the life and service of Legatee Jim Gillespie. The information was published in the Bulletin and collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of 4 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee James Gillespie.Bulletin No. VAW 1209. 28.5.1987. Pages 2 to 5.vale, eulogy, past presidents, jim-gillespie

A copy of two addresses made at the funeral service for Legatee James George Gillespie, a long serving Legatee. The funeral was held on 25th May 1987 at St Stephen's Church, Caulfield. The addresses were by Rev. Vere Heazlewood (Parish Minister) and Wing-Commander Ron Austin. The article is very similar to the VALE notice published in the Bulletin and includes a snapshot of his life and career as a surveyor and long history of service in many fields. He was a member of the RMIT Council, and on the board of the Royal Women's Hospital - both of whom named building after him. He served on the Hospitals and Charities Commission, and the Nurses Memorial Centre and Greenvale Geriatric Centre. Plus many more. He enlisted in the AIF 18 months after his older brother had been killed on the first day of the landing at Gallipoli. He was in the 46th Battery, 12th Artillery Brigade as a gunner. He served in France and Belgium and was in Paris on the day the Armistice was signed. In World War 2 he was called up and was appointed Assistant-Director of Survey, with a rank of Lieut-Colonel. Jim Gillespie joined Legacy in June 1928, being nominated by Frank Doolan and seconded by Harold Peters. He filled many posts, including vice-president in 1937 and President in 1938 The article was part of an folder about of past presidents that served on the LCC in preparation for the photo board that was produced. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of some Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the life and service of Legatee Jim Gillespie. The information was published in the Bulletin and collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopy x 5 pages of the addresses made at the funeral of Legatee James Gillespie.eulogy, past presidents, jim-gillespie

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.George Lynch had a long career with Victorian Railways. The son of a railway man, George grew up in St Arnaud near the railway line. He watched the engines go by and dreamed of being an engine driver. He started working as a cleaner in 1907. Through hard work and further study, George worked his way up to become a locomotive driver. He moved to Wodonga in 1917. At the Victorian Railways Institute examinations, George won four gold medals for Engine Working and Westinghouse Brake In 1925 he was appointed as an Instructor. George was one of four senior drivers who in rotation drove the Sydney Limited. The other drivers were Ray Murphy, F. Hobbs and George Padgett. They all lived with their families in Wodonga. George drove the first Spirit of Progress from Spencer Street to Albury. He made railway history in 1937 when the Sydney Ltd ran non-stop from Albury to Spencer Street in 3 hrs. 25 mins, clipping 25 minutes off the previous record. He retired at the age of 65 in 1953 and died at the age of 74.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, george lynch snr

George Milford, a long term staff member of Thompsons Foundry Castlemaine, remembers discussing Alexander Sinclair with this son, Alex Sinclair Jnr. "When Alex Jnr was a boy, his father, a senior design engineer, was sent to Malaya to oversee the erection on site of a suction cutter dredge for Thompsons. This was an adaptation of the idea of a bucket-dredge, where gold is won from alluvial gravels. In the 1915-1920 era, the Thompsons Engineering Department designed a suction-cutter dredge, by which hydraulic suction with a revolving cutter at the end of a long proboscis would collect the alluvial soil and deliver it into the dredge for recovery of the precious metals. Export marketing was then ‘all the go’, and the tin dredges were ordered from Thompsons, using the new cutter design. The dredges were, of course, shipped to Malaya in pieces, ready to be assembled on site. A number of Thompsons employees were selected to travel to Malaya to assemble the dredges. There were fourteen men in the gang. These men sailed on 1st July 1925, their number including Delmenico, McKay and Charles Albert Hauser, an engine driver. C A Hauser died of malaria in Malaya shortly after arrival. Components for a further three of these dredges were in transit or on site when the first suction-cutter dredge was assembled and tested. The designers had failed to take into account the fact that, in the jungle floor in Malaya, many trees grow up, and fall down, in tropical conditions, and become submerged still waterlogged in the floor of the jungle, and in the tin-bearing gravels. The suction-cutter dredge was found to be inefficient in these circumstances, the price of tin had fallen and the Malayan client reneged on the contract. Faced with an outlay of over £4,000 on which no money would be received, the company went bankrupt on 25th August 1925. Alex Sinclair Snr was at that stage in Malaya, and received the news of the bankruptcy by telegram. Upon telegraphing his employers for funds to return home, he received the reply that there were no such funds available. Alex Sinclair Jnr told the story of how his father worked as a labourer in Malaya for two years, while his mother took in washing and ironing during the same period, until together they had assembled enough money to pay for his father’s return Anyone who talks about “the good old days” is talking nonsense!"Large blue printed paper plan outlining the conditions of contract for the making of a steel boiler. The Blueprint includes design drawings and written contract specifying materials, time frame and costs. Signed on front 'Alec Sinclair Consulting Engineer, 31 Queen Street, Melbourne'. Stamped on verso 'Printed by Paterson & Co, Colonial Mutual Chambers, Collins St, Melbourne'. blueprint, designs and plans, yarrawee suction dredge, conditions of contract, thompsons foundry castlemaine, george milford

'Musicians' Birthday Book' of George Liddell (music school, Long Gully?) with associated documents. A. 'The Music of the Poets - A Musicians' Birthday Book' 356 pages with music extracts and text on LH side of page; space for birthday information on RH side of each opening page. Printed by Walter Scott Ltd. London and compiled (author?) by Eleonore D'Estrerre-Keeling; 2nd Edition. Inscription on (first) page - 'To Mr. George Liddell With Jack H. Bryant's best wishes for your birthday 1905'. Also on this page (handwritten) and Title Page: Mr H Lofts 16 Tait St Footscray W11. Also (attached to back of front cover) an envelope inscribed 'For Gentlemen Only - Ladies are particularly requested not to look' (card inside!!). Attached to frontispiece (glued) is Hotel Shamrock letter-headed sheet with signatures of Ada Crossley Muecke and Francis F. Muecke. On last page is Photograph of 'Madame Ada Crossley' with signature over of Ada Crossley Muecke'. Within the book are approximately 110 names/signatures set according to date of birth date throughout year. b. Envelope and letter to Mrs Galloway, Moe from John Barry, Manager, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo, July 1985 re directing of the book to Bendigo (45 View St); c. Note; family history and information re Liddell family (researched by??); d. Note: handwritten in ink - 'for Mulke read McCachie?' and 'Liddell - Music School in Long Gully'person, individual, musician

A press release from Melbourne Legacy in 1975 which relates the story of George Knocks who joined Legacy and left a bequest that made a difference. The information was intended to be used by press and magazines etc. A longer version of the story is in the Weekly Bulletin - 29 Sept 1964. George was described as a lonely ex-seaman who migrated to Australia after the first world war. He learnt about Legacy and the work with widows and children. 'He joined up as a Legatee and from that day, the pattern of life changed greatly for George. He became absorbed in his new environment and spent most of his time with the children. The mothers founding him a rugged, but completely trustworthy friend.' When George died he was mourned by many Legacy friends. His left his property to four comrades, as trustees to use in continuing Legacy's work. As a result, a great many people in Legacy's care were helped, in all sorts of ways. One of them was Barry. Barry's father had died as a POW in a Japanese prison, and his mother had lost all her possessions in evacuating from Malaya. Barry had a disability and in time a new treatment was found, but it was expensive. Then Legacy came to aid Barry with money from the George Knocks fund. After long series of operations and treatments Barry made a wonderful recovery. While the fund ran out during the treatment, the last cost was met by The Stanley Savige Memorial Trust, which was a fund raised by the members of Legacy to honour the memory of their former leader. Barry went on to prosperous work, self sufficiency and a lovely marriage. Due partially to Legatee George Knocks, his bequest and the support of Legacy. More information on George Knocks includes his passport and a longer version of his story. See 02151 and 02152 and 02153.A record of how Legacy promoted their work in the 1970s and the story of the life of a legatee.Yellow foolscap page x 2 with black type of a press release in 1975.Title 'One Man's Legacy''press release, promotion, bequests, george knocks