Brothers Frederick and Ernest Stillwell opened a hardware and general ironmongery in Hargreaves St Bendigo in 1895. They were later joined by Roy Stillwell. The shop further developed and advertised as selling furniture, home furnishings and HardwareA 1951 Bendigo Advertiser story on the history of the Stilwell building on the 100th centenary of the city of Bendigo.stilwell, centenary, 1951

Advertising material for Stilwell's, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. 1) four pages summer circular, Season 1937-38 items includes: garden hose, fittings and reels. Lawn mowers, blinds, outdoor furniture and fly doors. 2) Paint or perish! Advertising for various paint brands and wallpapers. 3) article from the Bendigo Advertiser January 1951 titled: the Story of Stilwell's a link with Bendigo's progress.bendigo, business, stilwell

Buff coloured Stilwell's receipt No. 3, dated 1934. Yellow duty stamp attached, signed J Stilwell and dated 7/5/4. Amount is for £2/5/-.document, w. babidge collection - stilwell's receipt, j stilwell

Document. Rams Horn Company Accounts. Page headed, Rams Horn Co., Outstanding Accounts as per last meeting. Names mentioned include W. E. Brown, Stilwell, McGowan, Purves, Tinkler, Agnew, Lance, Hyde, Harritable. Appears to be signed by A. Allison.cottage, miners, rams horn company, w> e> brown, stilwell, mcgowan, purves, tinkler, agnew, lance, hyde, harritable, a. allison.

Stilwell's Receipt: green colour no. 1700 Date 31/12/29. Received from Mr S. A. Bush. 251 View St. Stilwell's by Cash. It has a mustard 2d Victorian Stamp Duty Stamp. Box 625business, retail, house furnishings, stilwell's. mr s. a. bush

Colour front cover, title of book: 'Big Trees of California U.S.A'. This book is inscribed in the following manner: 'Fred Stilwell' on outside front cover; 'Fred Stilwell, Williamson St, Bendigo' on inside of front cover, first page.Published by the Passenger Department, Southern Pacific Company, San Francisco, California.trees of california, fred stilwell

Invoice dated 13/05/1932 from Stilwell's, Importers of Hardware, Glassware, Crockery, Carpets & Linoleums; for services and the sum of £ 2.19.06. Stilwell's, Importers of Hardware, Glassware, Crockery, Carpets & Linoleums; 281-285 Hargreavess Street, Bendigo. Ironmongers. Complete house furnishers.

A photocopy of a certificate issued by the Nosocomium Sancti Bartholomei issued in London in 1830 to Charles Stilwell. The certificate is in Latindocument, certificate, hospital

A photocopy of a certificate issued by the institut d'Afrique to Charles Stilwell. The certificate is dated 25 June 1949 and is in French.document, certificate, hospital

An original letter from C. R. Stilwell (Mr Bush's store manager) reporting to A. Bush 1896.

Black and white photograph. Stilwell's Hardware and Furniture Store, Hargreaves Street. Two story building with verandahs, iron lace. Third storey on portion of building. This storey of a different style. Horse and vehicles at front. Bath, horse trough at CF. Inscriptions: on front - 'GP16' on top RHC and top LHC. On back - 'Bendigo Historical Society (Inc)' written in ink top RHC. About 1912? - left upper park of back. Circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. In image 'F&E Stilwell, Furniture Warehouse', 'Stilwell's Ironmongers House Furnishers', 'Hardware Stilwell's Furniture'buildings, commercial, f. & e. stilwell ironmongers

Three photographs of Stilwell's Store & Staff. Approx 1935 mounted on cardboard. Staff members names are given. 1 x colour photo showing 3eeCeeVee Music - Central Victorian Radio 1071 and McArthurs shoes. The above photo is where Stilwell's Store used to be. Taken 1991.photograph, person, male/ female, stilwell's store & staff aprox 1935 / 3eeceevee music - central victorian radio 1071 and mcarthurs shoe

Copy of St Bartholomew's hospital certifying that Mr. Charles Stilwell has attended two courses on the principles and practice of midwifery; on the diseases of women and children, and on some points of medical jurisprudence. Mr. Stilwell also attended women and delivered them in real labours. Dated London 13th of March, 1830.document, certificate, hospital

Two page letter to Albert Bush (from C. R. Stilwell???) on 'Bushs' Stores' letterhead, March 18th, 1890(?)person, individual, bush collection - personal

Photocopy of certificate of discharge no.77 issued October 23, 1873for Charles Stilwell, surgeon aged 68. On the back character for ability and character for conduct is given as very good. Also a photocopy of receipt from Council of Medical Education & Registration No.14445 issued 21st November, 1862 to Charles Stilwell for the sum of 2 pounds for registration.document, certificate

Stilwell's Invoice: Cream Paper with black and red print, dated 21/12/1948. Invoice No. 2396 1. Importers of hardware, Glassware, Crockery, Carpets & Linoleums. Tel 117. P.O. Box 104. Stilwell's. 281-285 Hargreaves St. Bendigo. Ironmongers. Complete House Furnishers. Please keep these Invoices as Accounts will not be made out in detail. Box 625Pratten Bros. Pty. Ltd. Sydneybusiness, retail, house furnishings, stilwell's

Stilwell's Statement: Monthly Statement Telephone 117. Cream paper with Mr S. A. Bush, 251 View Street Bendigo. Dr To Stilwell's Complete House Furnishers, Hargreaves St Bendigo. Underneath has a logo of a circle with a house. At the bottom it states the terms are Net Cash in 30 days. 10% Interest will be charged on Overdue Accounts. Dated Nov, 1st 1929. Box 625business, retail, house furnishings, mr s. a. bush. stilwell's complete house furnishers.

Copy of St Bartholomew's Hospital Certificate issued to Mr. Charles Stilwell for attending one course of "lectures on Surgery" signed by Mr. Laurence. London 1st April 1830.document, certificate, hospital

Stilwell's Invoice: Cream in colour with Fencing and Barbed Wire, Plough Shares. Lead, Oils and colors. 281-285 Hargreaves St. Bendigo April 6th 1923. Dr. to Stilwell's. General Ironmongers, Complete House Furnishers. Phone 117. Importers of Hardware, Crockery and Glassware, Carpets, Linoleums, &cc. Addressed to Miss L. Bush for 1 drum of Carbide.(used for lamps) Hole in the center of paper. Box 625business, retail, house furnishings, stilwell's furnishers. hargreaves street bendigo

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Stilwell's prominent furniture and hardware business on the south side of Hargreaves Street. Courtesy Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Collection of approximately 11 receipts from various sources The Bendigo Choral Society, Lambeth Fuller Buckell & Jeffrey Stilwell's C. Button All issued to Miss (Merle) Bush.person, individual, bush collection - personal

Stilwell's Invoice: Pink paper with black print. Hole in the centre. No. 42 Dated 09/08/1929. 281,283 & 285 Hargreaves Street. Bendigo. Telephone 117. P.O. Box 88. Mr S.A. Bush. Credited by Stilwell's. Ironmongers, Complete House Furnishers and importers of hardware, Glassware, Crockery, Carpets and Linoleums. Invoice for 2 Chair Seats, Tacks. Please keep these Invoices as Accounts will not be made out in detail. Box 625Lamson Paragon Limitedbusiness, retail, house furnishings, stilwell's. s.a. bush

black and white photo: 2 storey building with 1st storey verandah. Lace balustrade, wooden verandah posts, parapet . F.E. Stilwell IRONMONGERS on shop front. Between storeys, 'Enamelware, cutlery, glassware, F.E. Stilwell, on shop front. Display cabinet shop fronts. Spoon drains . 8 male employees on verandah.. Woman and child at left. Tree with guard. Batchelder / 'gp 15' on back HARGREAVES STREET NOW HARGREAVES MALLbatchelder ?buildings, commercial, f.e. stilwell ironmongers

MERCHANDISE CATALOGUE - STILWELL'S, BENDIGO. 24 paged catalogue ''The Price of Satisfaction'' - Stilwell's: The Better Store, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Catalogue of ''Stilwells' Quality Furniture - dining room, lounge, kitchen & bedroom items ; baby carriages; sea grass furniture; carpet sweepers and stoves etc; with line drawing of each item. Inside front cover are details re Ordering of goods; inside of rear cover is an index of contents (items for sale) & a list of some of the 10,000 ''other Lines'' that could not be included in the current catalogue (quotes available on request). Also includes two loose pages - one with alterations to the Catalogue (two sides); other is advertising sheet ''Easter is almost here'' (inside wallpapers and outside paint).

Document, Stilwell's Complete Home Furnishers, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo , Phone 117.Here's a surprise for you---Did you ever hear of anything like this? A Beautiful Lounge Suite for 1 Pound.document, names of bendigo pioneers, stilwells home furnishers

A photocopy of a certificate from St Bartholomew Hospital issued to Charles Stilwell for diligently attending 3 courses on Anatomy and Physiology, one course on the Theory and Practice of Surgery and three courses of Anatomical Demonstrations. Dated 1830.document, certificate, hospital

A photocopy of a letter of introduction. Mr Stilwell being about to proceed to Australia has applied to me for a testament as to my personal knowledge of him. The letter is dated 27 August 1832. Unable to make out the signature.document

Business flyers for products to improve homes and gardens. Brothers Frederick and Ernest Stillwell opened a hardware and general ironmongery in Hargreaves St Bendigo in 1895. They were later joined by Roy Stillwell. The shop further developed and advertised as selling furniture, home furnishings and HardwareThree flyers for Stilwell's, a local Hargreaves Street Bendigo business, for Fly wire doors, internal house blinds and lawn mowers, Postcard sized flyers for aspects of home improvements. Flyers dated around 1950s.stilwells, window furnishings, flyers

16.5 cm x 10.5 cm Black & White photograph. Bearded head & shoulders male aged approx late 40's. Coat, beard obscuring collar. Hand written caption on reverse, 'Mr Stilwell'.photograph, person, male