B/W photo of Stawell R.S.L. Memorial Hall "Oban" with cannon on front lawn and after verandas had been removed. The hose was built by Edward Simmons. Edward and his brother W.E. were the largest share holders in the Oriental Mine. Edward Simmons was one of the first Trustees of the School of mines, also Shire President 1890-1891. This building was used by many people as a home after World War 2. It became the club rooms for the Stawell Branch RSS & AILA still remails so. The initial first and second floor balconies with balustrade are now demolished.Black and white photo of two storey building with artilary piece to the left of the photo.R.S.L. Memorial Hallstawell houses

2 Coloured photos of Mitcham R.S.L. Memorial Hall, north eastern corner Whitehorse Road and McDowall Street. The Hall is comprehensively documented in the society's archives. See also NP1068. War Memorial in foreground Buildings shown to left of hall occupy a vacant block that reached almost to Mitcham Road. Barrie Gracie's Milk Bar and Mr. Holly's shoe repairs filled the remaining space. The large vacant space was used for impromptu cricket and football games and was akso the location for the circuses the regularly visited Mitcham.mitcham memorial hall, war memorials, soldiers memorial, mitcham

Self guided heritage tour information produced by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society for 1978 Eltham Community Festival of 36 locations each numbered on accompanying map. Locations and detail provided current to 1978: 1. ELTHAM SHOPPING CENTRE Whilst very little remains in the centre of historical importance, this area has interest as the "village" which developed over many years following the opening of the railway from Melbourne in 1902. Previously the shopping centre had been spread out over a long length of Main Road to the south. Shops have been continuously demolished or remodelled and the majority of buildings date from the 1950's or later. The recently erected Post Office replaced the "old" Post Office opened on the same site only in 1958. 2. WOOLWORTHS ELTHAM VILLAGE Part of the site of this modern shopping development was occupied by the former Eltham Shire Offices and Hall. The hall was paid for by public subscription whilst the Council raised a loan for the offices. The combined building was opened in 1941. It served as office and Council meeting place until 1965 and as the hall until its demolition in 1970. 3. ELTHAM WAR MEMORIAL The complex of buildings adjoining the present Shire Offices were financed by public subscription as a Memorial following World War II. Their construction and for many years their operation was organised by the now disbanded Eltham War Memorial Committee. The original buildings were the; Infant Welfare Centre, Children’s Library (now War Memorial Hall and Dental Clinic) and Kindergarten. In later years the Elderly Citizens Club was built at the rear. 4. ELTHAM SHIRE OFFICES These offices were opened in 1965 and extended in 1971 to provide additional office accommodation and the Eltham Library. They represent the last of a long line of offices and meeting places of the Eltham Shire Council and its predecessor the Eltham District Road Board. The building occupies the former site of Shillinglaw Cottage. The three tall cypress trees which stood in front of the Cottage have been retained as a feature of the office surrounds. 5. OUR LADY'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL The Catholic Church and School complex opposite the Shires Offices shows a number of stages in the development of Eltham township. The recently constructed church adjoins its predecessor (now the parish centre). Many years ago the Catholic Church was located opposite Wingrove Park and the present central site follows the northerly drift of the township. 6. SHILLINGLAW COTTAGE The Cottage was built in 1859 by George Stebbing, a local builder who was responsible for a number of other prominent buildings in the area. Its removal from the site of the Shire Offices and re-erection on the present site was financed by public subscription. It is built of handmade bricks laid in Flemish Bond with an unusual design featuring burnt "leader" bricks over the whole facade. The Cottage is occupied by Eltham Fleececrafts and will be open during the Festival and at other times during weekends. It is classified by the National Trust. 7. RAILWAY BRIDGE The timber trestle bridge over the Diamond Creek was built in 1901. Whilst all of its timbers have been replaced at various times over the years the only change to its character has been the addition of pylons and wiring for electric trains in 1923. It is one of very few similar bridges remaining in the metropolitan area. In 1976 a proposal to replace the bridge with an earth embankment and large culvert pipes was abandoned following community protests. The bridge, however, remains under threat because of the necessity for future deuplication of the railway line. 8. ELTHAM CENTPAL PARK The area between the railway and the creek has for many years been used as a park which included Eltham' s main football oval. The access road, Panther Place is named after Eltham's team playing in the Diamond Valley League. In recent years a large area extending to Bridge Street and locally known as the Town Park has been landscaped and added to the area. The excellent blending of the park with the natural landscape of the creek valley has earned a National Trust Landscape Classification. 9. OLD BAKERY On the southern corner of York Street and Main Road is an old house with a shop front which was for many years the local baker's shop. The brick bakery at the rear is of somewhat later vintage than the house. 10. BRIDGE STREET CUTTING Before reconstruction of Main Road this intersection had deep cutting embankments on all four corners, forming a distinctive feature of the entrance to Eltham. Roadworks and private development have levelled the land on the low side of the road. A memorial to the Eltham soldiers of World War I which was located at the north-western corner is now situated at the Eltham R.S.L.   11. HILLTOP MILK BAR For many years this was the site of the Eltham Post Office under the control of the Hunniford family and later their descendants the Burgoynes. It was transferred to this site in 1855, although at that time the building apparently fronted Bridge Str e et. The site contained Eltham's first telephone exchange. The post office was relocated in 1954 but the shop was operated until recently by the Burgoyne family who still own the surrounding land. 12. UNITING CHURCH and former C.B.A. BANK The former Methodist Church was built in 1880 by George Stebbing. The Sunday School extension was built in 1929 and there have been more recent extensions. The adjoining opportunity shop was built as a bank in 1874 and purchased by the Methodist Church in 1954. 13. R.S.L. HALL, TELEPHONE EXCHANGE These relatively recent buildings occupy the site of a row of shops forming part of the early ribbon of business development along Main Road. In front of the R.S.L. building is the World War I Memorial relocated from the corner of Bridge Street and Main Road. 14. ELTHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Australia's first mudbrick "community building" was opened in April this year. Part of the site of the building was purchased in 1856 by Henry Dendy (of Brighton fame). At the rear of the land near the creek was a steam flour mill whilst Dendy's house was at the Main Road frontage of the land. His purchase totalled about 2 Ha (5 acres) and included land on the opposite side of Maria Street (Main Road). Dendy became a prominent member of the Eltham community and served one term as President of the Eltham District Road Board. In 1867 Dendy sold his land and business to William Ford of Malmsbury and shifted to Walhalla. The avenue of trees leading past the Community Centre to the creek may well have bordered the track to the mill. 15. ELTHAM HOTEL The original part of this hotel was built in 1927 following the burning of the former Watson's Eltham Hotel on the same site. The car park on the opposite side of Main Road was also the site of a hotel variously known over the years as; the Fountain of Friendship, the Fountain and the Evelyn Arms. As the Fountain of Friendship it was the first meeting place of the Eltham District Road Board in 1856. 16. ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH, PITT STREET In 1860 Henry Dendy was appointed Chairman of a committee to establish a church of England in Eltham. He donated part of his land in Pitt Street and in 1861 the church was opened. It was built by George Stebbing and remains in a well preserved state today. Th adjoining old vicarage is now named Dendy Hou se. A new mudbrick church hall is under construction on the site. The church and Dendy House are now listed on the Register of Historic Buildings. 17. NO. 86 PITT STREET Cottage built by George Stebbing and believed to be his home for some years in the 1850s. 18. LIVING AND LEARNING CENTRE The house was built in the 1850s with the kitchen at the front being added about 40 years later. By the creek below the house a number of early Eltham industries were located. These included a tannery and a brewery. 19. ELTHAM COURT HOUSE A Court of Petty Sessions was established in Eltham in 1858 and the present building dates from 1860. It is the oldest public building remaining in Eltham. In its early days the building was used as the meeting place and office of the Eltham District Road Board and as an overflow classroom for the local school. The Court House has been classified by the National Trust. The citation states that it is an example of the simple form of early brick Court House with gabled roof and porch. 20. LANDS DEPARTMENT OFFICE This building is the former police station and is probably of about the same age as the Court House. The lockup at the rear has been demolished but the old stables remain as garages. A licence was first granted for a police station at Eltham in 1856. 21. JARROLD COTTAGE The old Cottage opposite Dalton Street was formerly owned by the Jarrold family. Early records indicate that this was the building leased from the Jarrolds as a temporary police station prior to construction of the building on the corner of Brougham Street. The small building on the corner of the property was used as a boot repairer's shop. The elevated studio at the rear is a more recent construction by the present owners. 22. STATE SCHOOL RESIDENCE Erected in 1891 23. WINGROVE COTTAGE This building fills an important place in the history of Eltham and is now used as a medical clinic. It was built in 1858 for Charles S. Wingrove who was Secretary to the Eltham District Road Board and Shire Council from 1858 to 1904. During part of this period he was also Shire Engineer and was Secretary to the Heidelberg Road Board. The house was used as the office of the Board and Council for many years. Wingrove is buried in the cemetery at St. Helena.   24. WINGROVE PARK The parkland opposite Wingrove Cottage has been named after Charles Wingrove. The old Manna Gums are an outstanding feature of the park. 25. ELTHAM FRI.MARY SCHOOL NO. 209 The school first opened in the slab building in 1855 and operated from the present site since 1857. The oldest part of the present school is the stone building erected in 1876. The first school teacher, David Clark remained at the school until 1888. This school is the government township and has always been known as the Eltham School. An earlier school (no.371) known as Little Eltham School operated in Swan Street from 1853 to 1872. 26. "SHOESTRING" This house was built for school teacher David Clark. It has been extensively extended in recent years but the extensions do not detract from the character of the older part of the building. 27. ELTHAM CEMETERY The cemetery contains the graves of many of the district's pioneers . 28. MONTSALVAT This unique complex of buildings was commenced in 1935 by the late Justus Jorgensen and its development has extended over many years. Montsalvat has exerted a significant impact on Eltham The earth and stone construction of many of the buildings has influenced local architecture to a great extent and it has served as a "nerve centre" of the local artistic community. Montsalvat is open to the public for a small charge. 29. MAIN ROAD BRIDGE This location has been the main crossing of Diamond Creek since the earliest days of settlement. The present concrete bridge was erected in 1925 .and was preceded by a number of timber bridges. 30. ELTHAM LOWER PARK This park, being an unusually large flat area for Eltham, was originally the local racecourse. Horse races were held here from 1855 and the area was gazetted as a reserve for a racecourse and recreation reserve in 1857. The park is well known as a venue for school "bird days" and more recently as the site of the Diamond Valley Railway. This miniature railway features scale models of modern and old locomotives and rolling stock and has operated on this site since 1961 . Before that the railway operated at Chelsworth Park, Ivanhoe.   31. FALKINER HOUSE Frederick Falkiner was one of the earliest settlers in the Eltham township area and occupied a substantial leasehold prior to the first land sales. Early records show that Falkiner was the subject of a number of complaints from his neighbours but he has nevertheless been considered a prominent enough citizen to have a street named for him. This house was the home of Evelyn (Ely) Falkiner a member of Frederick's family. 32. WEST HOUSE Behind the large house on the hill is an early house built by the West family. This was relocated from a site near the front of the land by the present owner Mr. Fabbro. 33. FALKINER HOUSE This very old house is believed to have been the home of Frederick and may have been Eltham's first post office. Falkiner was the first post master for a short period. in 1854/55. 34. WITHERS HOUSE This house was the home of famous artist Walter Withers who shifted here from Heidelberg in 1903. 35. ELTHAM HIGH SCHOOL This school celebrated its jubilee this year, having commenced as the Eltham Higher Elementary School 50 years ago. 36. DIAMOND CREEK FOOTWAY If returning from the High School to the town centre the footpath by the bank of the Diamond Creek provides a pleasant route to finish your walk. The creek is a major tributary of the Yarra River. Together with its own major tributaries Arthurs Creek and Running Creek it commences on the southern slopes of the Dividing Range at Kinglake. It gives the name Diamond Valley to an area extending well beyond its actual drainage catchment.Recognition of the significance of various landmarks to the history of the Eltham community as of 1978‘shoestring’, 1978, bridge street cutting, burgoyne store, c.b.a. bank, diamond creek trail, eltham cemetery, eltham central park, eltham community centre, eltham community festival, eltham court house, eltham festival, eltham high school, eltham hotel, eltham lower park, eltham primary school, eltham railway trestle bridge, eltham shire offices, eltham shopping centre, eltham state school no. 209, eltham village, eltham war memorial, falkiner house, heritage trail, hilltop milk bar, jarrold cottage, lands department office, living, living and learning centre, main road bridge, montsalvat, old bakery, our eltham artistic recollections, our lady help of christian’s church, our lady help of christian’s primary school, pitt street, post office, r.s.l. hall, shillinglaw cottage, st margaret’s church, state school residence, stebbing cottage, telephone exchange, uniting church, west house, wingrove cottage, wingrove park, withers house, woolworths

POSTCARD SENT TO MRS L. MCLENNAN CLUNES. FROM US. MARYBOROUGH, ROCKHAMPTON QUEENSLANDSTREET SCENE OF FRASER STREET CLUNES. BURNS HOTEL, E.S.A.BANK BUILDING (NOW R.S.L. HALL) AND STATE SAVINGS BANK. ALSO VISIBLE IS SEVEN STARS HOTELCOMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON FROM ALL AT MARYBOROUGH, ROCKHAMPTON QUEENSLAND MS.postcard, e.s.a. bank now r.s.l. building, greeting card

In the 1960s the R.S.L. hall was used for plays, infant welfare, dancing classes for children and the like, also for use with parties and weddingsEarly black and white photograph of the Mitcham R.S.L.. Telegraph poles on left and right. Demolished in the 1980s.mitcham returned servicemens league, returned servicemens league

Black and white photograph: written on back in blue pen: 'Golden Days Historical Exhibition' 12th to 17 August, 1960' At R.S.L. Hall, Bendigo. Ned and Dan Kelly's Armour. Image shows armour manufactured by Kelly gang. Appears to be the original armour. Unknown where it was borrowed from for the Exhibition.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Copy of black and white photograph (taken from a newspaper). Written on rear of backing sheet: "Bought to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Methodist Church in Ringwood 1929." Typed under photograph: "Methodist Church Jubilee Hall. Now R.S.L. Hall (at rear)- Station St, 1935." Image shows a building with 'Jubilee Hall' written on the front. Picket fence at front with two ladies standing in front of building.

Yellow paper, brown text, advertising flyer for the Royal Historical Society of Victoria , Bendigo and District Branch, Golden Days Historical Exhibition at R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Pall Hall Bendigo 12th to 17th August 1960.bendigo, entertainment, bhs exhibition 1960

2 x copies of Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch Golden Days Historical Exhibition R.S.L. Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo 1960. Official Badge. Gold Cardboard With Royal Blue Ribbon.bendigo, history, bendigo historical society

Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch Golden Days Historical Exhibition R.S.L. Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo Programmes August 12 -17 1960. Copies 2. One Gold Coloured Paper, One Green Coloured Paper.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Minutes Of Ordinary Meeting 23rd November 1976 Subsidy for proposed indoor heated swimming pool Construction of Neale Road Maribyrnong R.S.L. lease Hall committees' annual statements of receipts city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, neale road, deer park

Postcard - black and white. Pall Mall, Bendigo. Written on back - Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch. Hustlers Royal Reserve. Locality Pall Mall, Bendigo. R.S.L. Memorial Hall now occupies site. Added a colour photo/postcard, Pall Mall Bendigo, photo exactly the same.place, streetscape, pall mall, hustlers royal reserve. pall mall bendigo.

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black and White Photograph View Point from R.S.L. Soldiers Memorial Hall, Bendigo 1940. In the foreground Queen Victoria statute and surrounding gardens in the background the City Family Hotel and Cahill's Solicitors on the opposite corner.bendigo, tourism, soldiers memorial halll-view point, http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/organisations/bendigo-rsl-memorial-military-museum/

A yellow catalogue published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo & District Branch. It is presenting the ' Golden Days Historical Exhibition ' at the R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Pall Mall, Bendigo 12th to 17th August 1960. The categories of exhibits are antiques, bush ranging, coins and tokens, documents, fashions, firearms, geology, gold mining, pioneers, postal history, prints and photography, shipping and sport. Within the catalogue are Bendigo Advertiser July and August cuttings relating to the exhibition.history, australian, exhibition, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, australia, royal historical society of victoria, exhibits, bendigo city council

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black and White Photo Queen Victoria Gardens Bendigo 1940. Image taken looking towards the R.S.L. Soldiers Memorial Hall, Queen Victoria Statue and surrounding gardens take up prominence in the foreground whilst in the background the top of the old Post Office now a gallery can be seen.bendigo, tourism, queen victoria gardens bendigo

Original and copy of original: (10410a) golden coloured A5 program. On top of front page 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo and District Branch presents Golden Days Historical Exhibition, R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Pall Mall,Bendigo, 12 to 17th August 1960. Hours 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 3/- children 6d.' Inside, program lists major displays: antiques, bushranging, coins and tokens, documents, fashions, firearms, geology, gold mining, pioneers, postal history, prints and photography, shipping, sport.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photo Charing Cross and Pall Mall Bendigo 1940. Alexandra Fountain in the foreground and behind that the Queen Victoria Gardens. Image taken looking west towards the Shamrock Hotel and the Old Post Office. Beside the R.S.L. Soldiers Memorial Hall is the Military Museum. The law Courts are then beside the Old Post Office Gallery.bendigo, tourism, charing cross and pall mall bendigo

Proposed Lease Tottenham Technical School House Duke Street Lease Italo-Australian Co-Operative Social Club Land Acquisition Everlast Stee Products Western Avenue Pre-school and Infant Welfare Centre Diamond Avenue Development of land between Devonshire Road and Dickson Street adjacent to the R.S.L. Scout Hall Dempster Park reimbursement of part of the sewer works cost Sunshine High school oval maintenance Easement drainage bounded by Robinsons Road, Ballarat Road, Orma Street, Doherty Street and Quinn Street city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, tottenham technical school, south road, braybrook, italo-australian co-operative social club, furlong road, st. albans, pre-school and infant welfare centre, diamond avenue, albanvale, western avenue, sunshine, scouts, dempster park, phoenix street, sunshine north, sunshine high school, ballarat road, robinsons road, orma street, doherty street, quinn street

Proposed Lease Tottenham Technical School House Duke Street Lease Italo-Australian Co-Operative Social Club Land Acquisition Everlast Stee Products Western Avenue Pre-school and Infant Welfare Centre Diamond Avenue Development of land between Devonshire Road and Dickson Street adjacent to the R.S.L. Scout Hall Dempster Park reimbursement of part of the sewer works cost Sunshine High school oval maintenance Easement drainage bounded by Robinsons Road, Ballarat Road, Orma Street, Doherty Street and Quinn Street city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, tottenham technical school, south road, braybrook, italo-australian co-operative social club, furlong road, st. albans, pre-school and infant welfare centre, diamond avenue, albanvale, western avenue, sunshine, scouts, dempster park, phoenix street, sunshine north, sunshine high school, ballarat road, robinsons road, orma street, doherty street, quinn street

Photocopy mock up of original booklet of The Bendigo Historical Society Inc. 'City of Bendigo Historical Walk' containing photographs of historic buildings to be seen on the walk. Front cover Queen Victorian Gardens, Town hall, Mechanics Institute/School Of Mines and Industry, H. M. Prison Bendigo, Camp Hill Police Barracks, Sandhurst Corporate High School, Central State School No. 1976, The Cascades, District Lands Office (Dudley House), Masonic Temple and Hall, Sandhurst Volunteer Rifle Brigade Orderly Room, Bank of Victoria, Henry Jackson's Store View Point,Alexandra Fountain, Beehive Store/Mining Exchange, Colonial Bank. Hustlers Royal Reserve NO. 2/R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Post Office 3rd 4th and final, Bendigo Law Courts, Shamrock Hotel 2nd and another view. Important Bendigo Dates; 1851, April gold discovered at Golden Square by Margaret Kennedy,1851 Approx. 200,000Troy oz. of gold found in Bendigo, 1852 475,857 Troy oz. Gold for the year, 1853 November 31st Bendigo Hospital admits first patient,1853 December 9th Bendigo Advertiser first issue printed, 1854 First Land Sales and streets are surveyed and named for the first time, 1854 Census of Bendigo showed 15,480 residents plus 4,000 Chinese, 1855 Sandhurst Municipal District formed, 1861 Sandhurst Proclaimed a Town. 1862 Railway to Melbourne opened, 1867 Visit by His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, 1871 July 21st Sandhurst proclaimed a City, 1881 Population of Sandhurst 14,577 residents, 1882 First telephone communications introduced, 1890 Electric trams (battery) commenced running, 1891 May 18th City of Sandhurst changes its name to City of Bendigo.book, bendigo, buildings, historic

The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria was active by the 1930s, engaging in industry management and lobbying.The Commercial Egg Producer's Association (CEPA) had branches in Bendigo, South Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Wedderburn, Murrabit and Euroa.CEPA Commercial Egg Producer's Association (Bendigo Region) correspondence, for the year 1985. This item includes the following documents: 8504.41a 8504.41a Egg Farmers of Victoria 1984-1985 Report 26 pages 8504.41b This document is an official invitation from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board, dated July 2, 1985, addressed to Mr. K. Fitzgibbon. Meeting Location and DateThe Board's August meeting is scheduled for August 21, 1985, at the Bendigo Municipal Offices, as the area is expected to be free of quarantine issues by then. 8504.41c The Board postponed the Bendigo meeting due to farm quarantines, which was later confirmed as a responsible decision. 8504.41d The document is a formal response from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to the Commercial Egg Producers Association regarding poultry industry services in northern Victoria. 8504.41e Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria is asked to submit a panel of at least three and not more than five qualified growers for consideration. 8504.41f Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The Governor in Council has made new appointments to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board.Details of these appointments are provided in an enclosed statement (not included in the summary). 8504.41g Here are the key points from the Crystal Egg Company letter addressing complaints from the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria:Response to Complaints:The company disputes all points raised in the association's letter, stating there are no grounds for the complaints.The author expresses confusion about the complaints and suggests direct communication (phone or in-person) to resolve issues quickly. 8504.41h Egg Farmers of Victoria. The document outlines correspondence regarding legislative changes and quota levy arrangements for the Victorian egg industry 8504.41i From Egg Farmers of Victoria; the document outlines proposed amendments to the Marketing of Primary Products Act, focusing on the egg industry in Victoria. 8504.41j The document details the new Producer Agent Contracts for egg producers, outlining two contract types and their key requirements 8504.41k The document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria addressed to Mr. David Kennedy, M.L.A. The Association asks Mr. Kennedy to arrange a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Evan Walker, to discuss issues related to transporting country eggs to Melbourne.Proposal for Egg Board Composition: 8504.41l Letter to the Egg Farmers Association of Victoria's letter. The Association opposes the Board's recommendation to phase out dockage subsidies, viewing it as discriminatory against country egg producers and those outside metropolitan areas.They argue that industry costs should be shared equally across all sectors; also Concerns About Public Health Statements 8504.41m Letter to Bruce Reid MLC regarding the Egg Industry Stabilization Amendment Act 1985 8504.41n Letter to David Kennedy MLA regarding the Egg Industry Stabilization Amendment Act 1985 8504.41o Letter to Bernie Dunne MLC regarding the Egg Industry Stabilization Amendment Act 1985 8504.41p To Evan Walker MLC The document is a formal letter expressing protest and concern regarding the misrepresentation and misuse of confidential correspondence about the Egg Farmers of Victoria's 5-year plan. 8504.41q To the Egg Farmers of Victoria. The document is a formal letter expressing concern and protest over the misrepresentation and misuse of correspondence related to the Egg Farmers of Victoria's 5-year plan. 8504.41r This document is a formal letter to the General Manager of Egg Farmers of Victoria, addressing clarifications and proposed changes to marketing and quota schemes for egg producers in Victoria and New South Wales. 8504.41s This document is a formal letter from the Secretary of CEPA, dated July 30, 1985. The key points are:The letter notifies members about a resolution regarding the incorporation of the Association. 8504.41t Disappointment with Egg Farmers of Victoria Board's Actions Producers. 8504.41u The document is a formal letter from the secretary of CEPA to the manager of Crystal Egg Co., highlighting several concerns about the company's egg grading service 8504.41v Notice of Annual Conference Announcement. The Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association will hold its Annual Conference.Date and Time: Wednesday, 19th June 1985 at 6:00 p.m.Location: R.S.L. Hall, Kangaroo Flat. 8504.41w Notice of AGM Meeting Date and Time:Thursday, 27th June 1985 at 7:00 8504.41x This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of CEPA, addressed to Mr. C. L. Jefferson, Secretary of the Egg Farmers of Victoria. Request for Meeting:The association is requesting a deputation with the entire Board of the Egg Farmers of Victoria in Melbourne.The purpose of the meeting is to discuss proposed changes affecting the egg industry. 8504.41y CEPA is submitting nominations for the Producer Member position on the Victorian Egg Marketing Board.T hree candidates are nominated: Peter Carpeneeer: Retiring member, served the past two years, praised for his representation, nominated for another term. Ron Robins: From Harcourt. Gary Robertson: From Lockwood South. The letter is addressed to Mr. E. Walker, Minister of Agriculture, and sent by K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of the association. 8504.41z The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg & Producers Association of Victoria addressed to Mr. Michael John, M.L.A., congratulating him on his recent election to Parliament. 8504.41aa This document is a congratulatory letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria to Ken Wright, marking his election to Parliament. 8504.41ab This document is a congratulatory letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria to David Kennedy, marking his election to Parliament. 8504.41ac This document is a formal letter from the Secretary of CEPA to the Minister for Agriculture. The key points are:Request for Meeting. The association is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture at the earliest convenience. The main topic is to discuss the future of the poultry industry in the state. 8504.41ad This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of CEPA addressed to Mr. C. L. Jefferson, Secretary of the Egg Farmers of Victoria. Request for Meeting:The association is requesting a deputation (meeting) with the entire Board of the Egg Farmers of Victoria in Melbourne. 8504.40ae The document is a letter from the Bendigo Branch of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria expressing concern about proposed changes to Department of Agriculture services for the poultry industry. Key points include. The letter opposes the recommendation to transfer Greg Parkinson (a poultry industry officer) to Melbourne and review Bendigo's poultry services after 12 months. 8504.41af This document is a membership directory for the C.E.P.A. Bendigo Branch, listing members' names and addresses. Contains a table of members with their names, addresses, and membership numbers. Some members are noted as 'Life Members', indicating special status (e.g., D.T. Dixon, J.D. Oakes). 8504.41ag The document records the executive meeting of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria held on April 25, 1985 8504.41ah The Central Council Executive Meeting held on 30th May 1985 Minutes 8504.41ai The executive meeting minutes of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, April 1985 8504.41aj CEPA Annual Conference Minutes June 1985 8504.41ak Egg Farmers of Victoria Newsletter, four pages, March 1985 8504.41al This document outlines proposed quality standards and sampling procedures for egg freshness, focusing on Haugh Units, to be included in a 5-year plan 8504.41am Notice of Annual CEPA Meeting June 1995 8504.41an This document is an invitation from the Commercial Egg Producers Association (CEPA) to its members in the Bendigo and South Bendigo branches. Monthly MeetingsMeetings are held on the second Monday of each month at the R.S.L. Hall, Kangaroo Flat, at 8:00 p.m. 8504.41ao This document contains a series of correspondence between the South Bendigo Branch of the Commercial Egg Producers Association, government officials, and members of parliament regarding the aftermath of a fowl plague outbreak in Victoria, Australia. There was significant concern among egg producers about delays in receiving compensation for losses due to the fowl plague outbreak. 8504.41ap This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association Co-operative Limited, dated October 7, 1985. The letter informs the recipient about the status of subscription payments. It confirms that two members, Popple E. and Somerville R., have paid their subscriptions through the Co-operative.Action Requested: The secretary recommends that the recipient notes these payments for their records. 8504.41aq This document is a formal letter from the Department of Agriculture, Victoria, addressing the potential transfer and replacement of a poultry officer in the Bendigo area. 8504.41ar This document is a formal letter from the Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs addressing the status and future of poultry industry services in the Bendigo region 8504.41as Letters between CEPA and members of parliament re docking charges 8504.41at This document is a formal letter from Ernie Dunn, a Member of the Legislative Council and Leader of the National Party (Council), addressed to Mr. J. Heard, Secretary of the South Bendigo Branch of the Commercial Egg Producers Association. The letter informs Mr. Heard about comments made in the State Parliament regarding the replacement of the Poultry Officer in the Bendigo region. Ernie Dunn has enclosed a copy of his parliamentary comments for Mr. Heard's information.Communication: The letter serves as an official communication to keep the poultry association informed about parliamentary discussions relevant to their interests. 8504.41au This document is a formal letter from Tom Austin, MP, addressing concerns about the proposed removal of the egg transport subsidy. 8504.41av This document is a formal notification to CEPA Secretary Mr. R. Broadbent regarding the appointment of industry representatives to two Poultry Industry/Department working parties, from the Department of Agriculture 8504.41aw This document is a letter from Bernie Dunn, Member of the Legislative Council and Leader of the National Party (Council), addressed to Mrs. Joan Heard, Secretary of the South Bendigo C.E.P.A. Bernie Dunn acknowledges receipt of Mrs. Heard's letter regarding concerns about additional dockage (freight charges) for egg transport between Bendigo and Melbourne. 8504.41ax Letters between CEPA and Members of Parloiamnet. The document outlines the Victorian Egg Board's plan to phase out transport subsidies in the egg industry by 1989. Since 1937, transport costs for moving eggs from grading floors or depots to market or processing plants have been covered by an equalization fund, financed by a levy on all eggs produced.In 1984/85, subsidies totaled $710,000 (1.44 cents per dozen); by 1985/86, this was estimated at $800,000 (1.6 cents per dozen). Rising transport costs have increased the subsidy burden and associated levies.The shift of egg production from metropolitan to country areas has hidden the true cost of transport for some producers.No other primary industry subsidizes transport to market, and Victoria is the last state to do so after NSW removed its subsidy.egg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association

The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria was active by the 1930s, engaging in industry management and lobbying.The Commercial Egg Producer's Association (CEPA) had branches in Bendigo, South Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Wedderburn, Murrabit and Euroa.CEPA Commercial Egg Producer's Association (Bendigo Region) correspondence, for the year 1986. This item includes the following documents: 8504.42a Egg Farmers of Victoria annual Report 1985-1986, 30 pages 8504.42b This document is a formal letter from Michael John, M.P., State Member for Bendigo East and Secretary to the Shadow Cabinet, addressed to Mr. Kevin Fitzgibbon of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria. Acknowledgement of Correspondence: 8504.42c This document is a formal correspondence from John Brumby, the Federal Member of Parliament representing Bendigo, Australia; Press Relase from Paul Keating the Australian Treasurer; inquiry into the table chicken industry. 8504.42d The document is a letter from Ken Wright, a Legislative Council member, addressing concerns raised by the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria regarding the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. 8504.42e The document discusses reducing the quota/levy age for hens from 26 weeks to 18 or 22 weeks, as considered by various Australian states.South Australia has already moved to a 22-week quota age; New South Wales is considering 18 weeks. 8504.42f This document outlines proposed changes by the Victorian Egg Marketing Board regarding producer agent contracts and related marketing administration arrangements. 8504.42g Paper on the industry. Egg Production Practices. Only about 6% of Victorian hens are housed in controlled environment sheds; most producers use high-rise sheds with blinds.Controlled environment farms keep hens under artificial lighting, stacked four layers high, which poses challenges for monitoring all hens and raises animal welfare concerns.The document argues against being forced into this type of shedding system. 8504.42h To the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. The document is a protest letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria addressing proposed regulations for egg receival locations. 8504.42i To the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. Letter regarding proposed regulations to amend egg weights to three grades 8504.42j The document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association expressing concerns about the South Australian Government's decision to phase out the South Australian Egg Board. 8504.42k To the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Protest letter regarding the Prices Commissioner's Report on Victoria Egg Prices 8504.42l This document is a thank-you letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria to Mr. Greg Parkinson. The Council thanks Mr. Parkinson for his support and interest during his tenure at the Bendigo Diagnostic Centre. 8504.42m This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of CEPA, addressed to Mr. David Kennedy, M.L.A. The association has sent a letter to Mr. Walker, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, regarding industry price changes.The Secretary is requesting Mr. Kennedy to arrange a deputation with the Labour Party Rural Committee to discuss these price changes.The request for the deputation is considered urgent and the association would appreciate it being arranged as soon as possible. 8504.42n This letter to the Egg Farmers of Victoria addresses concerns about discrimination against country egg producers and its impact on their business viability. 8504.42o To John Cain Premier of Victoria. Points outline the main concerns regarding egg levies, regional financial impacts, and the perceived inequity in charges for Victorian egg producers. 8504.42p This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of CPA, addressed to Mr. David Kennedy, M.L.A. The Association requests Mr. Kennedy to arrange a meeting (deputation) with Mr. Cain during his visit to Bendigo on June 18, 1986. 8504.42q The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria to the Premier of New South Wales, highlighting concerns about illegal egg sales and price undercutting by a producer 8504.42r This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of CEPA, addressed to Mr. C. L. Jefferson, Secretary of Egg Farmers of Victoria. The letter serves to clarify communication and ensure all relevant correspondence is shared for Board consideration. 8504.42s This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria addressed to Mr. David Kennedy, M.L.A. The Association is requesting Mr. Kennedy to arrange a meeting between the Rural Committee of the Labour Party and their Association as soon as possible. 8504.42t This letter is to Ken Wright, National Party Offices, Kerang, from the association's secretary, The association met with the Victorian Egg Marketing Board to present their submission, but found the meeting unsatisfactory as they failed to convince the Board.The main concern is the potential withdrawal of the Dockage scheme, which the association believes would have a disastrous effect on country egg producers. 8504.42u The document is a formal notice regarding the Annual Meeting of the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. The Annual Meeting will be held at the R.S.L. Hall, Kangaroo Flat on Thursday, 19th June, 1986 at 6:00 p.m. 8504.42v This document is a formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary of CEPA, addressed to Mr. C. L. Jefferson, Secretary of Egg Farmers of Victoria. Expression of gratitude for the invitation to attend a Board Meeting. The association appreciates being invited to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 7th May, 1986. 8504.42w The document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, highlighting several key concerns. The Association asks the Public Bodies Review Committee for an interim report on evidence regarding the operations of the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. 8504.42x The letter nominates three candidates for the position of Producer Member on the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. Contact the BHS for more information. 8504.42y The Association's secretary formally requests an interim report from the Public Bodies Review Committee regarding evidence about changes to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board 8504.42z The document is a formal letter from the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria addressed to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The Association is seeking a deputation with the Minister to discuss urgent issues affecting the egg industry. 8504.42aa Producers Association of Victoria's Central Council submission to the Public Bodies Review Committee regarding egg industry management 8504.42ab Newspaper Article. Concerns about Market Dominance. The poultry industry is dominated by two major companies: Amatil and Inghams. These companies control almost 80% of the dressed chicken market through vertical integration. 8504.42ac The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers Association to the Liberal Party Rural Committee, expressing concerns about potential changes to the Australian egg industry policy. 8504.42ad The document advocates for maintaining poultry extension services in northern Victoria, was sent to tge Director General, Department of Agriculture and Rural affairs. 8504.42ae CEPA Annual Conference Minutes July 1986 8504.42af CEPA Executive Meeting Minutes April 1986 8504.42ag This document details official correspondence and decisions regarding poultry industry operations and the phasing out of egg transport subsidies in the Bendigo area of Victoria, Australia. Relocation and Operations of Allied Poultry BreedersAllied. Poultry Breeders relocated their breeding stock from Melbourne to Huntly, replacing an existing facility. The Huntly farm operates under a breeder permit, producing fertile eggs for sale as cross-bred chicks to commercial egg producers. 8504.42ah CEPA Application for membership Form 1986 8504.42ai Notice of Annual Meeting June 1986 8504.42aj The document outlines the Victorian Farmers & Graziers Association's (VFGA) position regarding the inclusion of sensitive information, specifically about chemical use, in the Agricultural Census. The VFGA recognizes that some individuals are concerned about Section 16 of the Agricultural Census, which requests information that could potentially be used to criticize agricultural practices. 8504.42ak Second reading speech in Parliament (Egg Industry Report) 8504.42al This document outlines the Victorian Egg Marketing Board's position on proposed changes to dockage charges and the phased removal of transport subsidies for egg producers in Victoria. 8504.42am Nine page report. This document is an official report detailing the operations and activities of the Poultry Farmer Licensing Committee for the financial year ending June 30, 1985. It was prepared in compliance with Section 57 of the Egg Industry Stabilization Act 1983 and presented to both Houses of Parliament in Victoria. The report provides an overview of the committee's regulatory and administrative functions related to poultry farmer licensing during that period. 8504.42an This document is a formal letter from the Victorian Ministry of Transport addressed to Mr. J Heard regarding the Road Safety Bill. 8504.42ao Notice of Annual Conference June 1986egg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association

This Bendigo Cup Sweep fund raiser was last conducted by Jack Barnes OAM in 2004, he was Secretary of the Bendigo RSL/Bendigo District RSL for 43 years. The letters L.S.R being reversed meaning R.S.L..1) - .8) Envelopes cream colour with the front stamped in blue, rear is blank."L.S.R Memorial Hall, Bendigo Cup - Cash and butts in the envelope - return by - Envelope No"brsl, smirsl, cup sweep

The HMAS BENDIGO (1) was a Bathurst type Minelayer/Corvette. It was made in Australia. Launched 1 MAR 1941 and paid off 27 SEP 1946. The ship had a normal complement of 85 hands. The ENSIGN is the standard pattern Royal Navy ensign in use at the time by The Royal Australian Navy. The Ensign has five written names including the Captain and has 85 autographs. All but two have been identified. Referring to the sailor's service cards, the signing probably occurred between OCT 1945 to FEB 1946. Post WW2, the Ensign was presented in gratitude to the City of Bendigo where it was on display in the Old Town Hall for decades. The City then gifted the Ensign to the Bendigo and District R.S.L. After some time the RSL lodged the Ensign with the Soldier's Memorial Institute Military museum for safe keeping.The main part is of a strong open weave white cotton. The flag is divided by a bright red cross vertically and horizontally. In the top left quadrant is the Union flag of the U.K. The left side has a strong canvas spine in which is mounted the sisal rope. The rope has a small length with loop at the top and a longer length with loop at the bottomThe bottom right quadrant, has these words stencilled on it..."In Appreciation from HMAS BENDIGO". The other two quadrants have a large quantity of signatures.corvettes ww2, hmas bendigo