Bottles in Australian collections, by James A. Lerk. Soft cover. Publisher Cambridge Press, Bendigo. ISBN: 0 95996061 9 . 1971 60 pages. Markings/Inscriptions: $5. Potographs & illustrations.James A Lerkbook, bottles, james a lerk. james a lerk, bottles, bottle collecting

Blue soft cover book of 140 pages. Titled 'Thomas Carpenter 1832-1882' Inter-Colonial Assayer, Mineral Processor, Inventor, Self-Promoter - A Successful Failure? Author - James A Lerk OAM Illustrated with colour and B&W photos, sketches and newspaper excerpts. Published by JA & ERS Lerk, 8 Mackenzie Street West, Golden Square, Victoria 3550 Printed by Bart 'n' Print, 2024 Bookmark inside front cover with photo of James LerkSigned on title page in ink 'Bendigo Historical Society' 'James A Lerk 3 August 2024'thomas carpenter, goldfields, bendigo

DVD. James Lerk's Bendigo Weekly Articles. 13/02/1998 - 24/02/2012. Donated by Rita Hull.bendigo weekly, james lerk

Bendigo Advertiser article: Medal of the Order of Australia awarded to Bendigo historian James Lerk.james lerk, bendigo history

Four pages of coloured photographs of the unveilling of the Hungarian Memorial. Two photos on each page. Page 1 has a man leaning on the memorial and being photographed with a crowd looking on. The second photo shows the crowd and the Memorial before the unveilling. The Australian and Hungarian flags in the background. Across the street is the Foundry Arms Hotel and Safeway Supermarket. Written on the back is: 2 November 2002 Photographed by James Lerk, (written on the back of the four pages). Bendigo Advertiser Photographer Bill Hawkings posing the Hungarian Ambassador. Page 2 shows a litle girl in national dress laying some flowers at the base of the Memorial and a little boy looking on. The second photo is the unveilling. Page 3 shows the plaque on the left and on the right is the Memorial and standing behind it are 6 men, Rod Fyffe is on the left. The two flags behind them. Page 4 shows some children, 2 in national dress, the flowers at the base of the memorial and the men and flags behind them. The second photo is a close up of the side of the Memorial and children in national dress, the flowers and some of the crowd. The inscription reads: On this site Hungarian Officers and Soldiers sought their luck as gold miners after the suppression of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution. In Memoriam. The Melbourne Hungarian Community Centre and the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr Istvan Gyurk Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary. Beside the inscription is an emblem. Included is a page from the Memorials Australia website.hungarian memorial, james lerk, bendigo advertiser, bill hawkings

Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine The Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine was a significant site in the history of gold mining in Victoria, Australia. It operated from 1861 to 1913 and was considered the second most important gold mine in Victoria, behind the Port Phillip Company at Clunes. The mine utilized steam power for quartz mining, which required pounding the quartz to sand to extract gold. The mine's engine and battery foundations are remnants of this historical activity and are of great archaeological and scientific importance to the State of Victoria. The mine played a crucial role in the development of Victorian manufacturing industry and is a characteristic example of an important form of gold miningThree documents relating to the Catherine Reef United Claimholders Gold Mine, Eaglehawk. 1. Bendigo Mining, one page Information Sheet regarding the history of the Catherine Reef United mine site. Text is an extract from 'Bendigo's Deborah Gold Mine and its Era' by James Lerk. 2. Bendigo Mining Heritage News, - The Catherine Reef Eaglehawk Mine. Double sided one page information sheet. Images of archaelogical remains at Catherin Reef are featured on the front page. Emma Farrell and Mark Andrews question/answers featured on back page. 3. A3 photocopy of map of Catherine Reef United mine site and a list of archaeological remains found. bendigo mining n.l., bendigo, mining, gold, kangaroo flat, james lerk, catherine reef united claimholders gold mine, eaglehawk, archaeological dig, mining heritage, bendigo amalgamated goldfields, poppet head

This article by James Lerk provides a historical overview of blacksmithing in Bendigo, focusing on Thomas Pearce's life and contributions: Blacksmiths worked with iron and steel, shaping metal using heat, anvils, and various tools to create both practical and decorative items. The process involved heating metal to a bright cherry red and shaping it on an anvil, which included features like a flat table and a horn for different shaping needs. Thomas Pearce was born in Cornwall in 1850, the son of a blacksmith, and married Mary Sobey in 1871. He also ran the Five Pilchards Inn, according to the Cornish Census. Like many Cornish people in the late 19th century, Pearce migrated for mining opportunities, arriving in Bendigo in 1889. Pearce worked as a blacksmith at various mines in Bendigo upon arrival.In 1898, he became the blacksmith at Fortuna, a prominent estate owned by George Lansell. Pearce is best known for creating the ornate iron entry gates at Fortuna, showcasing his skill and creativity.It is noted that he began crafting the gates without formal drawings, relying on his vision and expertise. Pearce retired from Fortuna in 1923 at age 73.He and his wife celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in 1931, marking a long and accomplished life.Fortuna Articles - "Ironwork to test the mettle" Sept 25 2009 The Bendigo Weekly Discover Bendigo by James Lerk This item contains the following: 11217.48a Black and white photo of the Fortuna metal gate in Chum Street 11217.48b Black and white photo of Thomas Pearce , blacksmith, in 1931 at the time of his diamond wedding 11217.48c Part of Page 18 - Fortuna Articles - "Ironwork to test the mettle"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, james lerk, thomas pearce blacksmith

This article details the construction and significance of the 222 mine's poppet head in Bendigo, Australia, during the late 19th century. George Lansell, known as the 'Quartz King,' commissioned the tallest poppet legs in Australia for the 222 mine to transport ore to his crushing battery. Local carpenter George Fauckner, experienced but new to such a scale, led the construction. The mine was named '222' after Lansell's 222-yard lease along the New Chum reef. Ten years after acquiring the land, Lansell planned the substantial plant and poppet head. Lansell initially proposed a steel tube leg to serve as a boiler flue, but engineers rejected the idea. The poppet head needed to be 39 metres tall (much higher than the typical 23 metres) to accommodate an elevated tramway connecting the mine to the battery. The first landing brace was 24.3 metres above ground; legs were raised using manually operated geared crab winches.Stringy Bark timber from Ballarook Forest was used, with eight large logs forming the four legs.Steel fittings were custom-made and riveted by blacksmiths. Harkness Foundry built Bendigo's largest winding plant for the mine, with 1.5-metre stroke cylinders. Two boilers powered the engine and compressor, with a flue connected to a brick chimney resembling Cleopatra's Needle. Gin wheels on the top brace were 3.5 metres in diameter. The 222 poppet head remained the tallest in Bendigo into the 20th century, unmatched by other mines. The article references a photograph from the 1890s showing the mine and its surroundings.Fortuna Articles - "Discover Bendigo - Lansell erects Australia's tallest poppet head" Dec 31 1998 The Bendigo Weekly by James Lerk This item contains the following: 11217.53a Black and white photo of the poppet heads 11217.53b Part of Page 3 - Fortuna Articles - "Discover Bendigo - Lansell erects Australia's tallest poppet head"non-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, james lerk, george fauckner, 222 mine, new chum reef, ballarook forest, harkness foundry

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection Vol 5?? No.?? July 1978.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection Vol 5 ??No. 2?? April ??1978. Article on Frederick George Beard - bottles and mention of locations behind Australasian Hotel, White Hills and Arnold & Bridge St corner. Moved to Guilford, Castlemaine and Campbells Creek; Article on the Bendigo Chinese Association with summary of history of Chinese in Bendigo/Easter Fair/dragons/Loong 100 Committee.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection Vol 3 No. 4 1978.One page has a photo and article about Gasogenes or Seltzogenes -aerated water machinery.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection Vol 3 No. 3 One page has photos and notes about J.H. Abbott & Co Pall Mall Sandhurst -Leather belting, boots, shoes and labels from Bendigo United Brewery.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection Vol 3, No. 2 1977. Article on the Maldon Brewery & Mr. C J Bryant 1856-1898.The Newsletter also contains an article and examples of China's Mystical Motifs - which were used on pottery etc.; together with a photo of a list of Essences, Drugs, etc.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection Volume 3 No. 1 (1977) One page has an article - A Century of Boots (the chemist). The back cover has a photo and notes on Howard's Patent Wiring Machine.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection June/July? 1977. Reference to history of Dunolly and residents Robert William Whittacker and Joseph Whittacker and their businesses.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection April/May??/ 1977. Article on ''Highlights on Breweries and Beer in Bendigo Area'' - spirits, sly grog and names of some of the early breweries in the area; article on Graytown with first para re history of the area; article on the life and work of George Duncan Guthrie - founder of the Bendigo Pottery (some details of contemporary situation of the Pottery); short article on the Ramage family and their business as tailors and mercers in Bendigo. One page has a copy of an advert which appeared in the 1862 Bendigo Mining Register -Mining Versus health offering Doctor consultation via mail for the price of one pound.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection. January 1977 (Dec76/Jan77). Article on Cohn Brothers Limited - Magnus Cohn & a history of the company from 1856; brief mention of Fawns Brewery, Golden Square and London Brewery; article of J (James) Steward, Albion Brewery, Sailors Gully (from article written in mid 1890s).bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (Feb/March 1977 by deduction). Reference to 'Rex' bacon and smallgoods products/factory in Golden Square 1870 - 1960s. - various owners with Foggitt Jones buying business in 1913 (one of largest operating businesses in Bendigo); short article on ''A brief history of the Bendigo Preserving Co'' (originally known as the Bendigo Fruit Growers Cooperative Society), in Garsed St from 1902.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (October/November 1976) Reference to John O'Connel (sic) O'Connell? And his involvement in W Bruce's Brewery/their Cordial & Aerated Waters Manufacturer/own factory in Chapel Street/ sons of his kept factory going until late 'fifties' (1950s).bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (August/September 1976).bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (June /July 1976). Article on ''Old Inglewood'' (by Ken Arnold) - information on 1858 - 1860s with sketch map of gullies in area; Reference to bottle of T R Jones, Chemist of Bendigo (Pall Mall, near Allans Walk); list of some other bottle manufacturers in Bendigo.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (April 1976 by deduction). Reference to William Brude store owner/wine and spirit merchant. Involved in partnership in London Brewery and owned Norfolk Brewery - includes list of various bottles owned and used by William Bruce. Reference to Sheepwash being once a main thoroughfare to Bendigo (with sketch map) and information on two of the seven vineyards in area by 1855 - A. Derivan (sic) De Ravin and William Jones, Wine Merchant; article on Bendigo Breweries - reference in it to Albion Brewery, Phoenix Brewery (Pheonix sic), Lucan St Brewery, Thunder & Co, Thunders Sandhurst Brewery, A Thunder & Co, Tankard Malting Co, Bendigo Cognac Distilling Coy, Norfolk Brewery, BB Brewery, Union Brewery, Dublin Porter Brewery, Hindmarsh Brewery, Liverpool Brewery, Edinborough Brewery, Adelaide Brewery, the City Brewing Co, Anchor Brewing Co, Kent Brewery, Alpine Brewery, Sandhurst Brewery; Page listing know Bendigo aerated water manufacturers who used the Hamilton Patent - W Bruce, J Heffernam (sic) ,Hefferman?, G Pritchard, Hunter Bros, J Wharton, F G Beard, A Phillips, T Davies.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (late 1975/early 1976 by deduction). Reference to F G Beard 'torp' bottle soda-lemonade. Beard only operated in Bendigo for a short while 1852- 1860. Reference to Saunders Healing Ointment - Saunders was a local of Bendigo.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (ca. October 1975). Inside is a bottle price list.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (Sept. 1975? By deduction). Short reference to dissentry (sic) i.e. dysentery; scurvy and use of vinegar among diggers.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection. ''Merry Xmas'' Edition (1974?). Includes article on 'Goldfield Oil Bottles' with drawing and brief descriptions of 18 pre-1860 bottles showing variety of shapes of these bottles. Short article on the Chinese and the lack of bottles in their camp areas - also information on opium pipes.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection, Vol 7. No. 6 (ca. June/July1982) Sketches of bottles - Jones Miller & Co. Cordial manufacturer, Bendigo, W Bruce & Sons - Patent Aerated Waters, Sandhurst; reprint article from ''Bendigo and Vicinity'' (1895) re W Bruce & Sons, Brewers, Bendigo with biographical details and description of brewery.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection, Vol. 7, No. 5 (ca. April/May 1982). Includes: Sketches of bottles - C J Glover, Union Cordial Works (D Egan) Bendigo, Reed Bros - Crystal Cordial Works, Bendigo; 3-page article on G D Guthrie and Company (Bendigo Pottery) with some illustrations; article (reprint?) re ''The Adelaide Brewery'', Lucan Street, (Messrs Pritchard & Chamberlain with biographical information re these men.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection, Vol. 7, No. 4 (ca. March/April 1982). Includes: Sketches of Charcoal one-gallon Filter (G D Guthrie, Bendigo Pottery; bottle T R Jones, Chemist, Bendigo; A Simpson & Son, Eaglehawk; Union Cordial Works, D Egan Prop. A Simpson & Son, Eaglehawk; McKenzie & Co. Wine and Spirit Merchants, Sandhurst; reprint from ''Bendigo and Vicinity'' (1895) re T R Jones, Chemist, Hargreaves St; One page has a photo of James Lark receiving congratulations from a bottle Judge.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection, Vol 7, No. 3 (ca. Jan/Feb 1982) Includes: one-page reproduction of invoice from Conrad Dumerth (General Cooper and Cellarman - Sandhurst Cooperage, Williamson St) ca. 1920s; reprint from ''Bendigo and Vicinity'' 1895 re business and life history of Mr. T. Davies (Messrs. T Davies & Co) - aerated waters and cordial makers, 110 High St.; sketches of bottles - Charlie Runtings, Bendigo and Peters Chemist, Pall Mall, Bendigo.bendigo central bottle club, newsletter, james lerk