historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - Bendigo Pottery (Epsom) Pty Ltd - two letters concerning the operation of the Bendigo Pottery Kilns * 1 Sept 1987 - from the National Trust, conservation officer, reporting that the kilns are being researched by David Maloney, to have a detailed knowledge of the kilns and development on site * two-page letter from the National Trust Administrator, dated 1 December 1987, written to the Chairman of the Pottery, referencing an article in the Bendigo Advertiser reporting on the Bendigo Pottery's plans for future production, noting that tourism will play an important part in plans for the pottery's futurehistory of kilns/pottery operations in bendigo, operation of the bendigo pottery

historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - Bendigo Pottery (Epsom) Pty Ltd - newspaper article The Age, 23 July 1987, reporting on the sacking of 80 staff at the pottery; due to the loss of a contract to make mugs for the Bicentennial Authority. The article refers to Mr. IAn Preston who was sacked / laid off after 33 years' service. history of kilns/pottery operations in bendigo, operation of the bendigo pottery

historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - Bendigo Pottery (Epsom) Pty Ltd - Media Release (two pages on yellow paper) from the Melbourne office of the National Trust noting that "while the Bendigo Pottery kilns will now be legally protected, their preservation cannot be ensured". The media release is in response to the Government's decision to list the Bendigo Pottery kilns on the Register of Historic Buildings.history of kilns/pottery operations in bendigo, operation of the bendigo pottery

Maroon cover, gold print and trim, 1138 pages. On front of book 'Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne, 1888-9 Official Record' Patrick Payes, Mayor of the City of Sandhurst (Bendigo) was a member of the Commission and listed with other members of the Commission. The International Exhibition of Works of Industry and Art at Melbourne was held to commemorate the centenary ' of the founding of the first Colony of Australia' Some Bendigo exhibits include: Page 631: exhibit 1797, Harry J., Knape Street, American Gully, Sandhurst, Victoria - working model of a gold mine. Exhibit 1810, Percy and Hunter, Wattle street Sandhurst, Victoria - safety fuses for blasting operations. Exhibit 1811, Plainbeck, Hermann, Sandhurst, Model of a mine. The wine exhibits: page 304 - 317 A. Bruhn, EmuCreek page 305 - 306 F.Grosse, Strathfieldsaye page 307 W. Jones, Mandurang, page 309 H. Meyer, Mandurang, page 309 E. Schroeder, Castlemaine, page 310 F.K. Shaw, Goornong, page 310 A. Trinkaus, Muckleford, page 311 Albert Bruhn listed in competitors for Burgoyne Prize Bendigo Pottery Co, page 606.australia, history, centennial international exhibition

historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - four-page copy on the operation of typical downdraft kilns, includes a site plan of the Bendigo Pottery Page 1 - Paul A Scholar, Bendigo Pottery, Lowden Publishing6. 1979 Kilmorebendigo pottery bottle kilns, operation of a downdraft kiln

historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - two pages regarding the history of pottery and the future of the Bendigo Pottery, July & August 1987 3098.8A attributed to the Bendigo Advertiser and dated 28 May1873 noting the history of pottery making from Chian, Japan, Babylon, Egypt and Roaman pottery making. Article stamped received 30 Sep 1987and is incomplete as second page is not attached. 3098.8B undated typed history of pottery making in Victoria and in Bendigo in particular (article has damage in upper LH cnr. and has been folded above the last paragraph).3098.8B has scribbled notes and a basic sketch on the rear noting meetings with Sir Henry Bolte, Mr. Hamer, John Bull and ring Andrew bendigo pottery bottle kilns, history of kilns/pottery operations in bendigo

historic significant of Bendigo Pottery physical assets National Trust - two documents referencing: 3098.9A Two-page, investigation for possible inclusion of the Bendigo Pottery on the Register of Historic Buildings, by the Historic Buildings Council; noting a meeting on Wednesday 28 October 1987for interested parties to attend. 3098.9B Single page, the classification of the Bendigo Pottery by the National Trust of Australia in August 1987. The NT strongly supports the inclusion of the Bendigo pottery on the Register of Historic Buildings.history of kilns/pottery operations in bendigo, classification of the bendigo pottery

Early photocopy of a letter to G.O.C., A.I.F. from James B. Close, of London, dated 6 October 1919. He mentions that he hopes Captain Abbott will be able to get his discharge in England as he needs his assistance with the development of the Pottery Machine. They are doing their utmost to get the machines in operation before countries where cheap labour is employed. Printed letterhead.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, close brothers & co, captain abbott, pottery machine, british empire, james b close