When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Ted Rankins was the last Post Master at the Bendigo Post Office and a long term telegraph volunteer post his retirement. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about the daily workings of the Post Office up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life. This sign was issued to Ted during his time working at the Post Office and is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of Ted. Yellow plastic desk plate. Made from one piece of plastic which has been folded to make the 'A' frame shape. Name printed on front.MR. E. RANKINSted rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection

Electrical telegraphs were point to point text messaging systems primarily used from the 1840's until the late 20th century. It was the first electrical telecommunications system and were sent by an operator or telegrapher using Morse code. Social telegrams were also encouraged and special pictorial forms and envelopes were designed such as the special purple form and envelope which was used when conveying condolence details during World War 2.(fn. Powerhouse https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/163103). There was a brief resurgence in telegraphy during World War I but the decline continued as the world entered the Great Depression years of the 1930s.  Although telegraph lines continued to play an important part in distributing news feeds from news agencies post World War 2, the rise of the internet in the 1990s and the widespread installation of the telephones in homes saw the need for telegrams to greatly decline. When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and situated on Pall Mall was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering telegrams and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about telegraphic services and the development of this unique form of communication up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life, coupled with the death Ted Rankins (the last Post Master and a long term telegraph volunteer at the Post Office). This satchel was used by Junior Postal Workers in Bendigo to carry telegrams which were delivered by bicycle in the early years and is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of Ted. Small, dark coloured rectangle, leather satchel with attached belt and ornate buckle. Satchel is made of four pieces of leather: two side pieces, one piece which is folded to create the front, bottom, back and flap and one piece for the central strap. The central strap has a single hole through which a metal toggle is inserted to secure the flap closed. Stitching is evident around the side seams, around the metal toggle and inside flap where strap is attached and has been reinforced. Satchel has four metal tabs to secure the top front to the top sides and an internal pocket on inside. The leather belt is attached to the back outside of the satchel with four metal press studs. The left side buckle also has reinforced stitching. Both sides of the buckle have decorative elements with the words Post Office / Communications/ Australia on the left side around outer circular edge. Underside of right side of buckle end has the words AROS pressed into it. Inside flap of satchel; Australia / Post / Telegram / Boys written in marker. Buckle; Post Office / Communications / Australia. Underside of right side of buckle end; AROS Internal; Gold address sticker with Ted Rankins contact details.ted rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection

Judy Rankin is the new typist clerk at the Ecumenical Mission Office of the Victorian Synod. Her father is Reverend Joe Rankin.Waist length B & W photograph of Judy Rankin."Judy Rankin Pic Credit and $20 to L Carey C&N 13/3/1985 p.13"rankin, judy

When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility the nation's mail and telephone services fell on local Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office was designed by Public Works architect George W Watson and constructed between 1883 and 1887. The two story brick structure with basement has unpainted rendered facades and a 43m high clock tower complete with 6 bell carillon. The facades are elaborately decorated with Corinthian pilasters, balustrading, lions' heads and the state mansard roof with cast iron ridging and finials. (VHR #4739). Situated on Pall Mall it has always been called the Bendigo Post Office even though it was not until 1891 that the name Bendigo was given to the town. The Bendigo Post Office housed much more than just postal services and the building contained many early government departments and services needed for a growing district. The building celebrated its centenary on the 30th September 1987 to much fan fare with Ted Rankins, the then Postal Manager planning many of the week long events including tours of the post office, a grand parade with cake and staff in period costume, a ball at the Shamrock and a barbeque in Rosalind Park. The Post Office ceased providing postal services in 1997 after the privitisation Australia Post and Telstra but continues to play a central role for the community, providing important services to visitors and locals alike. Currently it is occupied by Bendigo Tourism and includes two exhibition spaces including the Living Arts Space and Djaa Djuwima a dedicated and permanent First Nations Gallery. Activities at the Post Office are supported by City of Greater Bendigo staff and a dedicated group of volunteers. These items are part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of the last postal manager at the Bendigo Post Office, Ted Rankins. 0364.1: Single sided printed 'Order of Proceedings' flyer; Outlines the running of events for the celebrations on Wednesday 30 September, 1987 at the Post Office with the centenary logo centre top in crimson ink. 0364.2: Single sided, four-colour printed, DL size invitation for celebrations marking the centenary of the Post Office on Wednesday 30 September, 1987. 0364.3,.4,.5,.6,.7: Printed cake bag with centenary logo and image of Bendigo Post Office printed on front in crimson ink. 0364.8,.9,.10,.11: Square note paper with centenary logo and border printed in crimson ink. 0364.12 Envelope: Australia Post envelope with Bendigo 100th anniversary images. Date stamped and addressed to Mr Edmondston Postmaster, Elmore. bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection, ted rankins collection, city of greater bendigo volunteers

Electrical telegraphs were point to point text messaging systems primarily used from the 1840's until the late 20th century. It was the first electrical telecommunications system and were sent by an operator or telegrapher using Morse code. Social telegrams were also encouraged and special pictorial forms and envelopes were designed such as the special purple form and envelope which was used when conveying condolence details during World War 2.(fn. Powerhouse https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/163103). There was a brief resurgence in telegraphy during World War I but the decline continued as the world entered the Great Depression years of the 1930s.  Although telegraph lines continued to play an important part in distributing news feeds from news agencies post World War 2, the rise of the internet in the 1990s and the widespread installation of the telephones in homes saw the need for telegrams to greatly decline. When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and situated on Pall Mall was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering telegrams and continued to deliver communication and postal services until 1997. Now a Visitor Centre, dedicated volunteers at the Post Office continued to demonstrate and educate the public about telegraphic services and the development of this unique form of communication up until 2019 when Covid 19 disrupted every day life, coupled with the death Ted Rankins (the last Post Master and a long term telegraph volunteer at the Post Office). This satchel was used by Junior Postal Workers in Bendigo to carry telegrams which were delivered by bicycle in the early years. Small, rectangle, leather satchel with attached shoulder strap and buckle. Satchel is made of five pieces of leather: two side pieces, one piece which is folded to create the front, bottom, back and flap and two small pieces to hold strap ring. The flap has a single hole through which a metal toggle is inserted to secure the flap closed. Satchel has four metal tabs to secure the top front to the top sides and an internal pocket on inside. The leather strap is attached to the top of the side seams of the satchel with circular metal rings and two metal press studs. Inside flap: Sticker with '540B'bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, making a nation exhibition, post office collection

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Prospectus of Nell Gwynne Reef NL. 10 pages. Published by McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Charing Cross, Bendigo. Booklet soft cover. October 1940.McColl Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, mining, nell gwynne reef nl, prospectus of nell gwynne reef nl. mccoll rankin & stanistreet, charing cross, bendigo 1940.

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Prospectus of Red White & Blue Extended Gold Mining Company NL, Sheepshead Reef, Bendigo. Published by McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Charing Cross, Bendigo.McColl Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, mining, red white & blue extended gm nl, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, prospectus red white and blue

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Prospectus of Deborah United Gold Mining Company NL. Book soft cover. 6 pages & 1 diagram sheet. Published by McColl Rankin & Stanistreet Charing Cross, Bendigo.McColl Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, mining, deborah united gold mining nl, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, prospectus deborah united gold mining company no liability

One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie Rankine McHaffie (John Rankine McHaffie) 1st cousin to Noel Wemyss McHaffie, both grandsons of John David McHaffie (first permanent European settler of Phillip Island). Enlisted WW1 as sapper in Field Company Engineers (service number 19907) and embarked from Melbourne in ship HMAT Nestor A71 on 21 November 1917.Sepia photograph of Rankin McHaffie, the son of Quinton McHaffie.On back: Rankin McHaffie - son of Quinton McHaffie.rankin mchaffie, mchaffie family, quinton mchaffie, n mchaffie

Rankin's Complete Catering Service was established in 1985 by Chef Glen Rankin and his wife Noel. It was initially a mobile catering service for the Bendigo district. Rankins Catering Bendigo Advertiser Article - half a page article entitled "Gloom to Boom" (Highlighting booming Bendigo); subtitle "Catering veteran gives Bendigo a sample of his experience." Contains photos of Greg Rankin working in his kitchen and the Rankin family staff in front of their catering van. The article describes how Greg built up his Eaglehawk mobile catering van business and also his customer base.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, rankins catering

Photograph taken at the Tasmanian Synod.Head and shoulders photograph of Reverend Joe Rankin and Reverend Rob Kirwood."Rev. Joe Rankin & the ex Moderator 1984"rankin, joe, kirwood, rob

FRANCIS AND JANE CLARK (NEE RANKIN). FRANCIS BORN IN NAIRN, SCOTLAND. HE ARRIVED IN CLUNES 1855, AGED 15 YEARS. DIED IN CLUNES APRIL 1921. JANE DIED IN MAY 1921.PHOTOGRAPH OF FRANCIS AND JANE CLARKE (NEE RANKIN)local history, photography, photographs, clark family

Document. McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Central Nell Gwynne GMC. Pages containing list of names & no. of shares held. Share application forms.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, shares

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L Minute Book, Dark green book with red cloth binding.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, minutes of meetings

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L Form Applications for Shares. Buff F/C card folder.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, shares

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L. E. S & A Cheque Book Beige cardboard bound with red cloth.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, cheque book

Mary Jane Rankin was born in 1884 to parents Ewen and Anna Rankin (née Woods). She was a pupil teacher at Linton State School, and later was Head Teacher at Happy Valley State School. She played tennis, sang in the Presbyterian Church choir and was involved in community organisations such as the CWA throughout her life. In 1918 Mary Rankin married Ed Hitchins, the manager of the Linton branch of the Bank of New South Wales. "Mrs Mary (Molly) Hitchins, formerly a school teacher, who drove a mad headed grey horse in a gig some two or three miles to the local hall, was our Sunday School teacher. Although she was Presbyterian, she arranged and taught all Protestant denominations, and left a wonderful heritage of dedication to all those who came under her influence. She had married after many years as a school teacher, and had no children of her own." Jack Fletcher, in 'My Early Days' - recollections in Fletcher family file.Mary Hitchins, née Mary Rankin, 1884-1971mary rankin, mary hitchins

FRANCIS AND JANE CLARK (NEE RANKIN). FRANCIS BORN IN NAIRN, SCOTLAND. HE ARRIVED IN CLUNES 1855, AGED 15 YEARS. DIED IN CLUNES APRIL 1921. JANE DIED IN MAY 1921.PHOTOGRAPH OF FRANCIS AND JANE CLARK (NEE RANKIN) C.1880local history, photography, photographs, clark family

Document. McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L, Profit & Loss & Ba;ance Sheets, Buff f/c folder and paper.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, financial statements

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetm Deborah United GMC N/L, Journal book, dark green cardboard book with maroon cloth binding and maroon labelMcColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, journal

Document. McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L List of Payments not authorised by the Directors Green cardboard bound book with red leather binding.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, list of payments not authorised by directors

Book; hard cover (blue) containing paper pages with miscellaneous items of interest to McColl Rankin 7 Stanistreet. Eg. Plant purchases prospective share applicants etc.MCCOLL RANKIN STANISTREETorganisation, industry, mines & mining, mccoll rankin stanistreet

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Prospectus of Napoleon Reef Gold Mining Company NL, Napoleon Line of Reefs, Bendigo. 8 pages, book soft cover, 2 diagrams.McColl Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, mining, napoleon reef gold mining co nl, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, prospectus of napoleon reef gold mining company nl, napoleon line of reefs, bendigo

Document. McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet. Central Nell Gwynne GMC N L Sundry papers. Manilla folder, loose pages, company ledgers, directors reports, receipts.Mcoll, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwyyne mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, company ledgers, directors reports, receipts

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L Blue, white and brown exercise book containing list of items stored at Nell Gwynne for Deborah United GMCMcColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, list of mine stores

Document. Bundle of blue cheques of New Monument Gold Mining Company Distribution Account. (Extras)Commonwealth Bank Chambers Charing Cross Bendigo McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet - Legal Managers and Accountants.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, new monument gmc n/l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, new monument gmc n/l, gold mining, cheques

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L - Wages Book Listing Employees & Hours Worked & Number of Dependants, Dark green cardboard wages book with red cloth binding.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, wages book

Central Deborah Gold Mining Co. N.L. Cash Book from McColl Rankin & Stanistreet Duration: 7 dec 1939 to 16 Jan 1941 34 double pages (balance pages of book removed)McColl Rankin & Stanistreetmccoll rankin & stanistreet, central deborah mine

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L, Receipts accounts for Deborah United. Receipts accounts enclosed between two ppieces of light masonite (2 sheets) and tied together with string.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, receipts accounts

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L, Copy of Companies Act 1938 - Rules and Regulations of Deborah United GMC N/L, 3 stapled buff f/c folders.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, companies act 1938 - rules & regulations of deborah united gmc n/l