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Carol Holsworth Collection: Bendigo the Golden City Booklet, 14 pages which feature text and sketches of 'Bendigo The Golden City of Tree-lined streets and parks and gardens.' Published by Frank J. Every's Bok and Stationary Centre Bendigo, printed by John Sands Pty Ltd, Druitt Street, Sydney NSW.
A wooden construction of three pieces. The lower piece is eleven centimetres square and two centimetres high, there's a one centimetre right angle edge then angled two centimetre long and rising one centimetre section, then there's half centimetre high and seven centimetre square flat section. The middle piece nineteen centimetres high and four centimetres square at the bottom tapering to three centimetres square at the top, each side has two eleven centimetre groves in it that start and finish four centimetres from each end. The upper piece is a smaller inverted copy of the lower piece, it has four centimetre square attached to the middle piece and an eight centimetre flat square on top. It has a clear coating applied to it which is deteriorating.
woodwork, small display pedestal
Two small identical wooden tables that are 17 centimetres high, 34 centimetres long and 21 centimetres wide. One is painted green, the other has a clear timber finish. The legs are two and a half centimetre square at the top tapering to one and a half centimetre. Pieces of wood one centimetre by three centimetres secure the legs to the underside of the table. A one centimetre by a half centimetre wooden bead is attached to the underside of the table between the legs and the edge of the table.
woodwork, small table
Eighteen pages yearbook for 1977. It has a brown cover with the title "Golden Square High School 1977" in gold letters and a faint rectangular frame also in gold. The book has two punch holes through and a rope to tie the pages together.
golden square high school, 1977
Large photograph of Mrs. Jennifer Izard acting principal of Golden Square Secondary College in 2008
On the back in pencil Mrs. Jennifer Izard acting principal G.S.S.C. 2008
golden square secondary college, acting principal, 2008
Large photograph of Ms. Amanda Hubber acting principal of Golden Square Secondary College in 2007
On the back in pencil Ms. Amanda Hubber acting principal G.S.S.C. 2007
golden square secondary college, 2007, acting principal
Large photograph of Mr. Phil Britton principal of Golden Square Secondary College from 1991 to 2002-2006
On the back in pencil Mr. Phil Britton principal G.S.S.C. 2002-2006
principal, golden square secondary college, 2002-2006
Large photograph of Mr. Graham Bastion principal of Golden Square Secondary College from 1991 to 1999-2001
On the back in pencil Mr. Graham Bastion G.S.S.C. principal 1999-2001
principal, golden square secondary college, 1999-2001
Large photograph of Mr. Russell Lewis principal of Golden Square Secondary College from 1991 to 1997.
On the back in pencil Mr. Russell Lewis principal G/S Secondary College 1991-1997
principal, golden square secondary college, 1991-1997
Large photograph of Mr. Ken Jonhson principal of Golden Square High School from 1983 to 1990.
On the back in pencil Mr. Ken Johnson principal Golden Square High School 1983-1990
principal, golden square high school, 1983-2000
The purchases and services recorded indicate that the user was an ironmonger. Origin of ledger unknown.
Early business in Sandhurst in 1860s.
An account ledger used to record the purchases and services made for a business. Records date from 1860. The ledger is covered with brown leather with decorative edges. There are alphabetical tabs at the front of the book with lists of names. Individual customers are allocated a double page entry. Pages are ruled and numbered. The book is in very poor condition having obvious signs of water and insect damage. The writing in the first quarter of the book is barely legible, remaining pages can be read. Some names - Durant, Watson, Mollison, Harris, Neale, Cahley, Bannerman, Larritt, Cranshaw, Gripe, McLachlan, Burrell, O'Loughlin, Cameron Rogers, McLevey, Nicholas Eliad?, Crago, Hopsell, Grant, Bird, Cahill, Harker, Parker S McKinlay, Fletcher, Birch, Cruikshank, Municipal Council, Heffernan and Crawley, Buckley Bros, John Harney, Bywater and Brother, Goulding, Casey, Reynolds English, McKenzie, Knight, David Mackay.
"LEDGER" on the spine. Label inside "Sands and Kenny. Account Book Manufacturers. Stationers and Printers Melbourne"
bendigo businesses, ironmonger
Photographs of Golden Square Secondary College students. The year covered is 2006 Classes: 7A-7B-7C-7D-7E-7F/ 8A-8B-8C-8D-8E-8F/ 9A-9B-9C-9D-9E-9F-9G-9H / 10A-10B-10C-10D-10E-10F-10G-10I Two photos of staff.
students' photographs, golden square secondary college
Containers like these were used to hold water for miners working underground. In mines the word "crib" refers to a meal break time. A crib tin would have accompanied the crib bottle. The word "crib" is probably of Cornish origin.
A metal container 38 centimetres high and 16 centimetres wide made in three sections with a half centimetre thick metal handle that extends ten centimetres above the container. the bottom section is an oval shape 16 centimetres by 12 centimetres and is 18 centimetres high it is reinforced with two two centimetre wide straps crossing the bottom and extends six centimetres up the sides and is secured with rivets. The next section is a conical shape that extends for eight centimetres and finishes forming a four centimetre circle. A four centimetre tube extends for 12 centimetres.The handle is a 27 centimetres high loop of half centimetre round metal and is attached to the conical section of the container.
metal container, crib bottle, miner's water container
TDK compact disc labelled photos 2005. On the CD several folders containing photos relating to the students at the college in 2005
golden square secondary college, 2005
Photographs of Golden Square Secondary College students. The year covered is 2004 Classes: 7A-7B-7C-7D-7E-7F-7G-7H-7I / 8A-8B-8C-8D-8E-8F-8G-8H8I / 9A-9B-9C-9D-9E-9F-9G-9H-9I / 10A-10B-10C-10D-10E-10F-10G-10T One photo of staff
students' photographs, golden square secondary college
Photographs of Golden Square High School students. The year is 2003 Classes: 10C - 10D - 10E - 10F - 10G.
students' photographs, golden square high school, 2003
Photographs of Golden Square High School students. The year covered is 2002 Year 7 students. junior sub school coordinator: Sally Rule. Year coordinators: Kim Saddler, Sheryl Retallick. Year 8 students. junior sub school coordinator: Sally Rule. Year coordinators John Murray, Kate Rantall. Year 9 students. junior sub school coordinator: Rod Schober. Year coordinators: Phil White, David Graham. Year 10 students. junior sub school coordinator: Rod Schober. Year coordinators: Jillian Kerr, Lynn Roder. The photos are in blue folders, two photos for each year.
students' photographs, golden square high school, 2002
Colour photograph of the teachers and staff of the Golden Square Secondary College in the year 2001. Principal Graham Bastian, Assistant Principal Jennifer Izard. The photograph is glued to piece of paper.
golden square secondary college, teachers and staff, 2001
Photographs of Golden Square High School students. The year covered is 1981 classes: 7W-8R-8W The photos are glued to a piece of paper.
All names listed on the back
students' photographs, golden square high school
Photographs of Golden Square High School students. The year covered is 1974 classes Form 1B and Form 1C
All names listed on the back
students' photographs, golden square high school
Red cover booklet of 157 pages typed and copied. A history of the Scarlett Family that migrated from England in the mid 19th Century. Settled in Victoria, Melbourne and Ballarat. 12 pages of descendant names given at the back. Illustrated with B&W photos, family trees, Birth, Deaths and Marriage extracts. Prepared by Patricia Hocking, 1997
scarlett, hocking, family history
29-page spiral bound booklet with plastic front cover. Typed and copied pages. 'My Book of Memories' by Mary Hazeldene dated February 1984. Divided into 3 sections. Book No. 1 Childhood, Book No. 2 untitled, Book No.3 My Memories of Lockwood.
Handwritten in pencil on front cover 'Mostly country live in wider district'
mary hazeldene, family history
Photo of flautist Derek Jones on top half of newspaper article and title "Symphony of Sound to delight Bendigo" across lower section with story.
bendigo symphony orchestra, derek jones, flute
A3 size promotional page - Bendigo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Daniel Herbert - Palm Sunday Concert 2006. Forest scene with brown forefront and blue green sky.
bendigo symphony orchestra, st pauls cathedral, palm sunday
Black and white photo of the Golden Square High School female basketball team from 1962. eight players are in the photo, the one in the middle is holding the ball.
1962, basketball. ten inches X four and a half (crossed out), 100#, G.S.H.S.
basketball team 1962, golden square high school
Photograph was donated with a Bendigo Symphony Orchestra program but is unknown if items are related
Black and White photo of male and female playing violins
violin, bendigo symphony orchestra, orchestra
Yellow covered booklet of 36 typed and copied pages entitled 'Project for Environmental Education Resources Development. THE EPPALOCK CATCHMENT Sub-Catchment What's Up the Creek? A Resource for Teachers. Includes a diagram of the Water Cycle, 2 maps of the Pohlman's Creek Catchment and Soil Studies. Also includes Pre-Excursion, Excursion and Post- Excursion Activities as well as Record Sheets for Excursions.
The name 'Dr W.N.Holsworth' is stamped on the front cover and the date 29 April 1981
lake eppalock, catchment study, teachers' resource
Large photograph of Mr. Jim McAdam principal of Golden Square High School from 1970 to 1975. Mr. Nelson is portraited in his principal robes.
On the back Mr. Jim McAdam principal Golden Square High School 1970-1975
principal, golden square high school, 1970-1975
The Bendigo Symphony was founded in 1981 as a result of the Music 81 project of the Victorian Government and was the successor of the Bendigo Concert Orchestra which had played for some 30 years.
The Lions Club of Tongala Millennium - Classics on the Goulburn - Kyabram Club - Program of The Bendigo Symphony Orchestra - Pianist with a grand piano on front.
bendigo symphony orchestra, bendigo, bendigo concert orchestra
Photographs of Golden Square Secondary College students. The year covered is 2000 Classes: 7A-7B-7C-7D-7E-7F-7G-7H / 8A-8B-8C-8D-8E-8F-8G-8H / 9A-9B-9C-9D-9E-9F-9G-9H / 10A-10B-10C-10D-10E-10F-10G-10H One photo of staff
students' photographs, golden square secondary college
Photographs of Golden Square High School students. The year covered is 1978 classes Form 1 Blue-1 Green-1 Maroon-1 Red- 1 Yellow and one unknown form
students' photographs, golden square high school
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