The federation of the Australian Colonies was a turning point in Australian history and as such its achievement was celebrated in a range of ways. A major step towards achieving Federation was the referendum of July 1899 which saw five of the six Australian colonies vote in favor of Federation, with Western Australia later voting in favor in 1900. This certificate was part of the Centenary of Australian Federation Exabition in the basement of the Bendigo Post Office 2001.A framed Printed poster sized document certifying that Robert J Laird voted in a referendum of Victorian electors on 27th the July 1899 on the question of an Australian Federal Constitution. The body of the certificate text is surrounded on three sides by captioned photographic portraits of the Premiers of the six Australian Colonies. A British coat of arms is at the top of the certificate and at the bottom is an image of Parliament House in Melbourne, which includes a Dome, which was a projected feature of the building which was never actually added to the Victorian Parliament building. Across the top of the certificate: 'Australasian Federal Referendum July 1899'. In the centre: 'This is to certify that the question of an Australian Federal Constitution was submitted to the Electors of Victoria on the 27th day of July 1899 and that out of a Poll of 103,783 votes 152,653 were cast in favor of such Australasian Federal Constitution and further that Robert J Laird, voted at the said election'. Signed, [George Turner], Premier. At bottom: 'Robt. S. Brian, Government Printer, Melbournemichele matthews, australasian referendum certificate, centenary of australian federation exabition bendigo

Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.Twelve coloured photographs taken by Michele Matthews when she attended the 1993 Corowa Conference commemorating the 100 years anniversary of the first Corowa Conference held in 1893. (see 11045.17, 11045.19, 11045.20). These include delegates at the Centenary dinner, the Corowa Court House, the Federation Museum at Corowa, advertising signs and commemoration plaques. Also included is the ticket issued to the delegates to attend the Centenary Dinner during the Conference. The photographs have been glued on to sheets of white paper with handwritten description below each photograph.federation, corowa conference, paul keating, sir ninian stephen, mr tim fischer mhr, corowa court house, corowa federation museum

Documents re first attempt to establish an archive centre/museum in Bendigo, from 25/04/1988 to 12/12/1988Michele Matthews collection - documents re first attempt to establish an archive centre/museum in Bendigo, from 25/04/1988 to 12/12/1988 25/04/1988 - handwritten and typed letter from Michele Matthews iniating an opinion to have a Bendigo Archives 21/04/1988 - letter for meeting of the Bendigo Archives / Museum Core Group on Wednesday June 1st at her home, 18 Kirby Street, Golden Square 16/05/1988 - letter signed by 20 members of the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies "in full support of the proposed archives"

150 years celebration of the Anne Caudle CentreMichele Matthews collection - 12-page supplement - Anne Caudle Centre celebrates 150 years - Advertiser Saturday 13 October 2007 Colour supplement, with advertisements, has photographs and texts on the history of the centre from the Benevolent Home to Anne Caudle Centre

La Trobe University, Sir John Quick annual lectureMichele Matthews Collection - 2000 Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture - "Referendum - The Australian Way". Presented by The Rt Hon Sir Ninian Stephen on Wednesday 11 October 2000 in the McKay Lecture Theatre, La Trobe University, Bendigo. Copy of lecture with red light card cover, and program.sir john quick annual lecture

mayoral links City of Greater BendigoMichele Matthews collection - Advertiser Saturday 3 July 1993 - A Century of the Mayoral Chain, City of Greater Bendigo In 1893 Mayor Cr J.H. Abbott conceived the idea of a mayoral chain, a hundred years past. There are 18 links in the chain with the name and date of office. The chain now weighs 1.2 kg.mayoral names and dates of office

History of the Vahland family from Germany and Australia; notably of William Vahland the architect of several classical buildings in Bendigo.Michele Matthews collection - twenty-five page typed history of the Vahland family from Germany and Australia; notably of William Vahland the architect of several classical buildings in Bendigo.

237 pp black covered manuscript being the Thesis by Michele Matthews M.A. Submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The School of Historical Studies, The University of Melbourne - May 2007 Table of contents includes Abstract, List of Tables, List of Illustrations, Abbreviations, Acknowledgements and Bibliography. Access for research purposes only.Handwritten in ink on title page "With the Author's compliments to BHS. M.S. Matthews 04/06/2024"the great depression, bendigo & district

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.A list of historically significant dates and events, relevant to Sir John Quick, to highlight or celebrate during the following decade. Prepared by Michele Matthews. Two handwritten sheets of lined paper. sir john quick, federation

La Trobe University, Sir John Quick annual lectureMichele Matthews Collection - 2002 Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture - "Footprints on the Sands of Time: Bendigo 's Citizens, the 1909 Bendigonian Annual and Community History". Presented by Professor Jeff Brownrigg, Head of Research and Outreach, Screen Sound Australia, Canberra. The ninth Sir John Quick Bendigo lecture, held on 2 October 2002.sir john quick annual lecture

William Charles Vahland the architect of several classical buildings in Bendigo, migrated from Nienburg, Germany in 1854. History of the Barrow / Vahland family connection. Jane Barrow married WC Vahland in 1859. Six typed page history of WC Vahland's family Michele Matthews collection - "he Children of Henry Barrow". Jane Barrow married William Charles Vahland (architect of several classical buildings in Bendigo) in 1859. Six typed pages of family history

La Trobe University, Sir John Quick annual lectureMichele Matthews Collection - 2001 Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture - "150 Years of Gold". Lecture presented by Mr. Peter McCarthy, Managing Director & principal Engineer, Australian Mining Consultants Pty. Ltd. at 6:45 PM Wednesday 26 September 2001 in the McKay Lecture Theatre, La Trobe University, Bendigo. Lecture note, invitation and flyer.sir john quick annual lecture

La Trobe University, Sir John Quick annual lectureMichele Matthews Collection - 2003 Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture - "Alois Alzheimer - Gone but not forgotten". Presented by Associate Professor Tony Snell, consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine, Bendigo Health Care Group at 5:45 PM Thursday 2 October 2003 in the McKay Lecture Theatre, La Trobe University, Bendigo. Invitation, agenda and lecture notes provided. sir john quick annual lecture

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played. 1. Agenda for meeting 12.2.1992 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 12.2.1992. Additional members appointed: Michele Matthews, Rev. Lindsay Faulkner, Mr. Peter Tangey. Mr. N. B. Reid MHR to attend when available. 3. Letter of reference for Michele Matthews (issued to all members of the Committee as an introduction)and Minutes. (17.2.92) 4. A list (30.3.1992) issued by the Committee of planned events to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick. (22.4.1992).sir john quick, federation

Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.Seven handwritten sheets of lined paper stapled together. The article was written by Michele Maslunka-Matthews for the 1993 Bendigo Advertiser Supplement. The article followed Corowa Conference held from July 31 - August 1 1993 to commemorate the 100 years anniversary of the first Corowa Conference held in 1893. The article contains an examination of the background to the 1893 Corowa Conference, it's historical significance and the activities that were organized for the 1993 commemoration Conference. Includes references to photographs taken by the author during the 1993 Conference (11045.18).sir john quick, federation, corowa conference

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Five invitations to Michele Matthews for Sir John Quick Committee events Commemoration of birth of Sir John Quick - 2000, 2002. 2003 (April 14). Commemoration of death of Sir John Quick - 2001, 2002 (June 17).sir john quick committee, sir john quick death, sir john quick birth

La Trobe University, Sir John Quick annual lectureMichele Matthews Collection - 1999 Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture - "Confronting Ageism - Towards a Society for all ages". Presented by Delys Sargeant AM, BSc (Hons) WA, Med (LaT) Chair, National Coordinating Committee (United Nations International Yera of Older Persons) Australian Coalition '99. The lecture commences at 6:45 PM at the McKay Lecture Theatre, La Trobe University, Bendigo. Invitation, program and flyer for the lecture.sir john quick annual lecture

gold discovery in VictoriaMichele Matthews collection - Research reveals a goldfields pioneer - Dr Georg Hermann Bruhn - Advertiser Saturday 23 July 1988. Official histories credit one James Esmond as being the first to discover gold in Victoria at Clunes on July 1, 1851. A letter from the Secretary of the Mines Department to the Clunes Town Clerk dated May 26, 1950, said the records showed Bruhn was the first to discover gold and had been offered a small reward.

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played. 1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 17.2.1993. 2. Copy of an article prepared by Michele Matthews for the Constitutional Centenary Council newsletter. "Sir John Quick (1852 - 1932): A Missionary For Federation. Published March 1993. 3pp. sir john quick, federation

Documents re first attempt to establish an archive centre/museum in Bendigo, from 25/04/1988 to 12/12/1988Michele Matthews collection Four newspaper articles re inaugural meeting, and the push for Archive Centre / Museum; in the Bendigo Advertiser 1988 7/05/1988 - Museum pleads for Govt funds - Bendigo Chinese Association draft submission to develop The Bendigo Chinese Museum 17/05/1988 - comment from Robert Owen - "why doesn't Bendigo have a museum of its own?" 18/05/1988 - Bendigo takes a step towards a safer history 11/06/1988 - First Steps for proposed Bendigo Museum, by Wayne Gregson

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Copy of a newspaper article published in the Bendigo Advertiser Supplement "Bendigo: Birthplace of a Nation". Two-page article written by Michele Matthews - "FEDERATION. One community's response". The article explores the role of Sir John Quick in persuading Bendigo to support federation of the Australian States. Published on September 23rd, 1992. sir john quick, federation

William Charles Vahland the architect of many classical buildings in Bendigo, resided in Barkly Street Michele Matthews collection - A Short History of William Vahland. Three double sided typed pages, prepared by Trevor Budge, Manager Strategy, and Dr Dannielle Orr, Heritage Planner, City of Bendigo; by Dr Robyn Ballinger, History in the Making. B&W presentation includes two B&W photographs.bendigo architecture

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Sir John Quick Committee members and contact details for years 1997 and 1998. wo printed pages on pink paper. members included John Balsillie, George Ellis, Charles Fahey, David Lea, Michele Matthews, Bruce Reid MHR, Professor Richard Sneddon, Peter Tangey, Terry Templer, Les Roberts.sir john quick, sir john quick committee

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Agenda for meeting 6.11.1992 2. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 6.11.1992. Items discussed: A list of historically significant dates prepared by Michele Matthews The naming of the Quarry Hill Golf Clubhouse after Sir John Quick. The planned Corowa Convention. Promotion of Sir John Quick in local Schools. .sir john quick, federation

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 7.7.1998. List of Committee members attached, dated 3.8.1998. Two typed pages on white paper. Items discussed New Committee members nominated - Beryl Armstrong and Thomas Patrick Stewart Attendance of John Balsillie and Michele Matthews at Coming Commonwealth Convention 19 - 21 Junesir john quick committee, coming commonwealth convention

Thomas Jefferson Connelly played an important role in role in seeking support for the movement towards federation of the Australian colonies. Connelly was the first Bendigo born Mayor of Bendigo, and the youngest Mayor of Bendigo. He died in 1892 aged just 34. The portrait was painted by Robert William Bugg from a Bartlett Bros. photograph. It was unveiled in the ANA Hall in View Street by Alfred Deakin on October 18, 1893.1. Invitation to Michele Matthews to attend the re-enactment of the unveiling of a portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly at the Bendigo Art Gallery on 5.11.1993. Invitation includes Sir John Quick Committee letterhead on the invitation. 2. Three newspaper articles from the Bendigo Advertiser reporting on the upcoming Centenary of the unveiling of the Thomas Jefferson Connelly portrait at the Bendigo Art Gallery.sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, robert william bugg, alfred deakin, paul boromeo

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Bendigo Advertiser article (9.11.91) announcing the inaugural meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee. Letter to Michele Matthews accepting membership of the Committee and Minutes of the first meeting (30.10.91) Members attending inaugural meeting. Committee: Cr John Balsillie (Chairman), Cr. Daniel Mulqueen, Professor Richard Sneddon, Dr. Charles Fahey, Mr George Ellis, Mr. P. Frost. sir john quick, federation, john balsillie

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Press release and newspaper cuttings re commemoration of death of Sir John Quick. Wreath laying ceremony at grave site - Mayor John Balsillie and La Trobe University Bendigo pro-vice Chancellor Lyn Gow. Bendigo Advertiser 18.6.1994. 2. Handwritten letter to the editor and published article submitted by Michele Matthews correcting inaccuracies published in previous article.sir john quick, bendigo university

La Trobe University, Sir John Quick annual lectureMichele Matthews Collection - 1997 Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture - "The Myth of the Level Playing Field". Presented by Dr John White, Global Chief Executive, Visy Industries, on Monday 15 September 1997 at 6:45 PM; in the McKay Lecture Theatre, La Trobe University. B&W printed lecture booklet and program with blue light card cover; and invitation.sir john quick annual lecture, dr john white