Letter written by Leslie C Garner, Head Master, to Dr Ursula Hoff, Keeper of the Prints at the National Gallery of Victoria, with a postal note for six shillings being cost of cartage for returning prints from the school. Yellow paper typedballarat junior technical school, leslie garner, head master, dr ursula hoff, keeper of the prints, national gallery of victoria, postal note, cartage costs

THIS GAZETTEER CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VICTORIAN CITIES, TOWNS, BOROUGHS, SHIRES & VILLAGES, IN 1888, THE COUNCILLORS AND OFFICE BEARERS AND HISTORY OF EACH TOWN, SHIRE & BOROUGHS. POPULATION, AREA, ANNUAL RATES, TRANSPORT & REVENUE, ALSO MEDICAL & POSTAL NOTES, ETC. CLUNES BOROUGH PAGE 137THE VICTORIAN MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY AND GAZETTEER FOR 1888.local history, document, municipal directory, history, shire

Letter from Ursula Hoff, Keeper of Prints at the National Gallery of Victoria regarding cartage payments. Postal notes paid by the school will be returned and it is necessary for the receipt No 59932 be returned to the Gallery.Schools are no longer required to pay us for the cartage of school prints. Payment now directly to the railways for cartage.Cream sheet of paper, typed Letterhead - National Gallery Victoria Signature of Ursula Hoff - penballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, national gallery of victoria, cartage payments, postal notes, receipt no 59932, ursula hoff, keeper of prints

Maiden Gully is a distinctive community located on the western edge of Bendigo, known for its spacious living and strong local identity. Properties are typically no smaller than one acre, with most homes situated on even larger plots, offering residents ample space and privacy. The area features a variety of architectural designs, including neo-Colonial, neo-Victorian, neo-Federation, neo-Edwardian, and modern ranch-style homes, reflecting a blend of historical and contemporary influences. Residents strongly identify Maiden Gully as a separate community rather than a suburb of Bendigo, valuing its blend of country lifestyle and urban conveniences. The community includes heritage sites such as Pratty's Patch, a stone cottage over 130 years old, and a name rooted in the area's gold rush history. Maiden Gully offers a modern school with over 200 pupils, a central shopping area with essential services (general store, post office, take-away, bottle shop, service station), a conservation-focused public hall, and a leafy caravan park.Natural Setting. The community is set among rolling hills and ironbark forests, providing a scenic and tranquil environment.Maiden Gully combines the best aspects of rural and urban living, making it a unique and self-sufficient district on Bendigo's outskirts. Maiden Gully is described as a peaceful, close-knit community with a strong sense of identity, distinct from nearby Bendigo. Residents value the area's spaciousness, natural beauty, and welcoming atmosphere. The town's center is defined by its school and a central shop, with additional businesses like transport services and a modern sports complex. Leon and Kim Holt, who run the postal agency, note the demanding nature of their business but appreciate the supportive community. While the postal agency serves about 300 people, the actual population is believed to be much higher, stretching from West Bendigo stadium to Marong. The area has seen growth, with new housing developments and an expanding community. Residents like Lyn and Lorna Wilkinson have deep family ties to Maiden Gully, appreciating both its history and its evolving character. Gerard and Carol Kelly, owners of a historic stone cottage restaurant, share their positive experiences and ongoing investment in the community, including renovations and a new tavern-style license. Many residents express a strong sense of belonging and attachment to Maiden Gully, often contrasting it with previous places they've lived. Overall, the document paints Maiden Gully as a growing yet tight-knit suburb where community, history, and personal connections are highly valued.Small Towns With Big Hearts Maiden Gully. Series of photos and information about Maiden Gully. Pictures by Bill Hawking. Written by Wayne Gregson. This item contains the following documents: 8091.601k Part of Page 36, the Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday October 27 1993 8091.601l Part of Page 36, the Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday October 27 1993 8091.601a Black and White photo of the General Store, Post Office and Takeaway taken from the playground opposite. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601b Black and White photo of Left to Right: Hayley Wilkinson (2 Years), Lorna Wilkinson and Lyn Pearce; all next to the Post Box. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601c Black and White photo of Front: Hayley Wilkinson (2 Years), Karina Wilkinson (4.5 years) and Right: Devin Pearce (4 years). Contact BHS for Details 8091.601d Black and White photo of Carol and Gerard Kelly owners of Pratty's Patch Restaurant. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601e Black and White photo of typical house and street scene. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601f Black and White photo of Carol and Gerard Kelly owners of Pratty's Patch Restaurant with stone workers. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601g Black and White photo of the Calder Highway. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601h Black and White photo of the playground opposite the General Store. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601i Black and White photo of Leon and Kim Holt, owners of the Maiden Gully shops. Contact BHS for Details 8091.601j Black and White photo of the Maiden Gully Primary School. Contact BHS for Detailsnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, maiden gully

A 69 page bound history of the McConchie family who occupied Dalkeith. Mention is also made of the Lade family who had associations with the McConchie family and Dalkeith. The book includes numerous stories and memories concerning places, residents and locals from areas where the McConchie and Lade families holidayed and lived. The book also includes copies of marriage certificates of the family, family photographs, birth certificates, newspaper articles relating to the McConchie family, relevant correspondence, a hand drawn plan of the Dalkeith property, school records and some other relevant extracts. The file also includes a one page hand drawn family tree and one page of handwritten research notes.mcconchie william, dick agnes, elsternwick, dalkeith, kooyong road, caulfield, davis street, bootmakers, staniland grove, saddleries, glenhuntly road, orrong road, carre street, charles street, hopetoun street, mcconchie harry, mcconchie alan, mcconchie don, grocers, caulfield citizen band, st johns presbyterian church, hawthorn road, caulfield methodist church, crocket mr, mcconchie janet, mcconchie agnes, mcconchie annie, lade family, lade ruth, lade marjorie, mcconchie thomas, blacksmiths, murray street, weatherboard buildings, st mary’s, glen eira road, bands, hopetoun gardens, elsternwick station, hansom cabs, tin lizzie vans, postal services, brighton cemetery, cemeteries, grange road, ripponlea, mcconchie david, caulfield state school

A typed copy of correspondence from Brighton Historical Society, dated 29/11/1988, detailing the history of residents from construction of 7 Oak Ave, Elsternwick in 1888 through to 1974. The letter also details the names Leongatha and Corpach, giving a brief history on the name Corpach. The second document is handwritten working notes with the same details as the correspondence.oak avenue, wimble h (mrs), hazard f.a., elsternwick, cuthbert kingston, weymuss charles, leongatha, cuthbert e (mrs), cameron william c., corpach, teague maggie, gardener hugh (rev), mcnaughton james, teague j.h. (mrs), sabelberg thomas, crawford edward, cameron margaret, platt james w, platt ellis. r, anderson a. m. (mrs), bullock h. (miss), landells rosalind., postal workers, depression 1890s, anglican church

Book. Diary. My Engagements For The Year. 1 Page for Personal Notes: Name, Address Watch No., Season Ticket No., Telephone No., Motor Car No., Motor Licence No., Height, Weight, Birthday. Page for Phone Numbers. Each month there is 1 page for the month which also lists sunrise, sunset, moon stages and eclipses opposite page for notes. Also listed are St David's Day, St Patrick's Day, Good Friday etc. 4 pages detail Postal and General Information (Postal Rates in force at time of going to Pres. 1 page at rear for Addresses. Printed by: Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London, Paris and New York. Publishers to Their Majesties The King and Queen and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. Printed in England. 1 staple in centre. Decorative cover in browns, reds, orange, green and gold.Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd., London, Englandbook, diary, diary. engagements for the year. personal notes: name, address watch no., season ticket no., telephone no., motor car no., motor licence no., height, weight, birthday, phone numbers. each month there is 1 page for the month which also lists sunrise, sunset, moon stages and eclipses opposite page for notes. also listed is st david's day, st patrick's day, good friday etc. 4 pages detail postal and general information. postal rates in force at time of going to pres. 1 page at rear for addresses. printed by: raphael tuck and sons ltd., london, paris and new york. publishers to their majesties the king and queen and h.r.h. the price of wales. printed in england. 1 staple in centre. decorative cover in browns, reds, orange, green and gold.