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Four copies of an article reprinted from Smith's Weekly, November 30, 1940 titled Magic Mercury Bulb Does Many Marvellous Things. It mentions the inventor, Hartley Abbott, the use of the scalebuoy by the Victorian Railways. There is a brief explanation of how the scalebuoy works. It was used to treat hard water and was claimed to have certain health benefits. The inventiveness of the Abbott family is also mentioned.
Dark green booklet, records of medical dispensary bottles supplied to Mr. E.J. Jackson, 1946-1952, handwritten entries
medical dispensary record, bendigo united friendly society
Bendigo Easter Fair Charity Carnival 1948 Pink Raffle ticket No. 17406
London, 32 Thompson St, Ormond SE14
raffle ticket, easter fair 1948
Second class, Paper pass No. 39076, E.J.Jackson, issued 1/12/1923
victorian railways, travel pass
gb (Greater Bendigo) Spring magazine Sept - Oct 2024, contains articles on Bendigo proposed low line, E-scooter, missing link beneath Charing Cross, Bendigo and Strathfieldsaye Community Hub, Rod Fyffe. Colour printed 36-page seasonal magazine produced by Greater Bendigo Council.
history, spring 2024 bendigo activities
Coloured postcard Breheny Bros Brewery, horse drawn dray with barrels in front of building, man on dray, seven men standing, cart, four trees.
breheny bros brewers, postcard
An airmail envelope marking the centenary of Gold Discovery in Bendigo (1851 - 1951), an official Philatelic Exhibition cover, unused. Blue printed standard air mail envelope.
history, gold discovery bendigo (1951 -1951) centenary
Eaglehawk Fire Brigade Rules and Regulations (undated). Booklet is highly damaged with defaced scribble on front cover, and wear on the three open edges, also has been bound with sticky tape on the remaining edge/spine.
history, eaglehawk fire brigade
Taraxale Brewing Co blank invoice
taraxale brewing co, invoice
A collection of clothe brushes that have no identifying marks. A shaving brush that has a screw cap on its base. molded into the base is- PAT NOS 396846 & 524281 STERILIZED Culmark(in cursive script) PURE BRISTLE MADE IN ENGLAND
clothe brush, shaving brush
"Dainty Dishes" for Children, Invalids and Convalescents, Fourth Edition (undated). For Mothers and Nurses also used as a textbook for Nurses' Cookery Certificate. The booklet contains 48 pages of recipes, with a light brown card cover.
history, social event, nursing
McKenzie Family Collection
Official Souvenir of the Back to Eaglehawk Celebrations October 20th - 28th 1928. The booklet covers the "History of Perseverance, Eaglehawk 1852 - 1928", and includes the history and development of Eaglehawk. The booklet has black and white text and photos enclosed in a light blue cover. McKenzie Family Collection.
history, social event
Souvenir Centenary Sisters of Mercy Bendigo 1876-1976, pale green booklet cover, 55 pages,
sisters of mercy, centenary 1876-1976, catherine mcauley college
McKenzie Family Collection
Black and white photograph of steam ship R.M.S. Marmora. The photo has been mounted on card which has many signatures. The photo is credited to the Exchange Studios, 47-49 Pitt Street, near Circular Quay, Sydney. McKenzie Family Collection.
Rear notation 28.9.1916
history, social event
Maroon hard cover minute book, buff binding on spine and corners of cover. "Minute Book' printed in gold on spine. Two hundred and seventy pages, of which seventy seven are used to record minutes. Written in faded pen on front page: Wilson's Hill G.M. Coy N.L.'. Minutes date from 25th March 1898 to 13th March 1903. Inserted in Minute Book, the following documents: 1. Letter, typed, from Wilson Hill G.M. Co. to Secretary for Mines, Melbourne, re transferring lease to Mr. William Wallace of Bendigo. 2. Letter, typed, from N. Howell, Manager, The Union Bank of Australia Limited, 11th January 1900, re unwillingness to extend overdraft on Wilson Hill account ' it has been in our books sometime'. 3. Letter, from Registrar-General's Office, 4th April 1998, memorial of registration ' acknowledging receipt of the document names in the margin in connexion with the Wilson's Hill Gold Mining Coy, N.L.,' 4. Three copies of blue proxy form to 'appoint S.G. Gadd to act and vote as my proxy at a half yearly general meeting of shareholders of the Wilson Hill Gold Mining Company N.L.,' 1903..
bendigo, mccoll and rankin, margaret roberts, wilson's hill gold mining company, s. gadd
McKenzie Family Collection
Family group photograph of parents and six children of Harvey Town, near Eaglehawk. Photograph has been donated as part of the McKenzie Family Collection. Purported to be of the Harvey Bray family, which is yet to be confirmed. Sepia photograph mounted stiff card. Photograph taken by John Lay, Eaglehawk.
history, social event
McKenzie Family Collection
Employees of Mr. G.W. Jenkins (tailors) of Eaglehawk on a float erected, on a wagon, for Empire Day 24th May (year unknown). Photograph credited on the card mount to W. H. Robinson, Bendigo. Black and White photograph
history, social event
BHS Collection
Formal sepia photograph of a wedding party with bride and groom, two bridesmaids and best men; and two young girls; unknown date. Photograph credited on the card mount to W. William Kelly, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. McKenzie Family Collection.
history, social event
BHS Collection
Photograph of an unknown man; the oval print has been mounted on card. Photo is credited to W. William Kelly, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. McKenzie Family Collection.
history, social event
Dark green hardcover register, buff binding on spine and corners, two hundred and seventy pages. 'Minute Book' written in gold print on spine of book. Written in blue pen on inside front page: ' The Great Columbian Mining Company No Liability' Minutes entered date from 30th March 1904 to 6th September 1911. Documents inserted in minute book, additional to minute content: 1. List of unpresented cheques (no date on list) 2. Petition by John William Allen, Manager, Bank of Victoria, View Street, Bendigo to 'wind up' the Great Columbian Mining Co. Dated 18th September, 1911. 3. From Great Columbian Mining Co., Inglewood, Butler and Sons account 4. List of Great Columbian Mining Company N.L. shareholders 5. Mine Manager's Report half year ending 6th September 1911 6. Directors' Report, 6th September 1911 7. Two letters from Fred. Douglas Jones, Barrister and Solicitor, Albion Chambers, Bendigo regarding cheques 'being returned unpaid' by Bank 8. Judgement from County Court Bendigo, 19th September, 1911, against the Great Columbian Mining Company, defendant. Plaintiffs, George Victor Lansell; George Wooten Lansell and Richard Hartley Smith Abbott 9. McColl and Rankin, Legal Managers, Accountants, invoice to Great Columbian Mining Co., 31st December 1911. 10. Letter, J. Stagg, Inglewood to McColl and Rankin, re settling up of accounts for the Great Columbian Mining Co., Inglewood 11. Great Columbian liquidation, Ingleoowd, Feb 19th. 1912 to R.A. Rankin Esq., re sale catalogue articles. Enclosed Mr. Butters charge for hire of horse and dray ((not in book) Signed J. Cavanaugh 12. Invoice from McColl and Rankin to the Great Columbian Co., for cash advances, 31st December 1912 13. Great Columbian Mining Co., statement of having received 'one receiver and mountings in good condition' signed McCulloch Carrying co., L. Lee, 5/2/12 14. Account Richard Linton, Manufacturers Agent, Queen Bridge Square, Melbourne to Great Columbian Mining Co., Inglewood
bendigo, mccoll and rankin, margaret roberts, great columbian mining company, inglewood,
McKenzie Family Collection
Group photograph of the staff of G.W. Jenkins (a tailor of Eaglehawk) who participated on aa float Empire Day (date unknown). The group photograph of (3) men, (7) women and (9) children of a presentation in support of Australia on Empire Day at Eaglehawk. The group is supporting the Australian Army, Navy and Airforce, each man dressed in support of one of these services, children dressed as an individual character, while the women each dressed in white street clothes and hats. A sepia print mounted on card; no photographer is credited with the photograph. Refer 10824.18 a photo of the store's float showing support of the empire.
Jenkins Taylors EAG, Ma x Bray (McKenzie) second from right back row.
history, social event
Blue hard cover minute book, buff binding on spine and corners of cover. 'Maxwell' printed on front of book along binding on spine. 'Minute Book' on spine on red background. Minute book for the Maxwell's Gold Mining Company N.L., Inglewood. Two hundred and seventy pages. Dates of minutes from 28th July 1903 to 10th February 1911. First meeting minuted: preliminary meeting of shareholders. Affixed to first page of minutes: newspaper clipping advertising the preliminary meeting of shareholders in the City Chambers, 28th July 1903. McColl, Rankin Manager.
bendigo, mccoll and rankin, margaret roberts, maxwell's gold mining co. n.l.
Green hard cover minute book, buff binding on spine with 'Minute Book' on spine on red background. Three hundred and sixty three pages of which one hundred and thirty seven pages are used. Dates of minutes from 8th February 1911 to 25th October 1920. Three documents inserted in back page of Minute Book: 'Gold Producers Association,, 48 Queen Street, Melbourne 10th January 1921 (circular to shareholders) 'North Bendigo Gold Mining Company No Liability' stamped in purple ink on top of page; The Chamber of Mines of Victoria, Australia, Inc. to the Manager, North Bendigo Co., N.L., levy made on 25/11/20 of 1 pound per 1000 pounds paid in wages; affixed to inside back cover 'Bendigo Mine Owners' and Managers' Association, City Chambers, Bendigo, December 8th 1912., detailing 'resolutions which were carried unanimously', signed G.A. Petrie.
bendigo, mccoll and rankin, margaret roberts, north bendigo gold mine n.l.
Green Glass Bottle. molded into the glass the words ''WM WHITTAKER & SONS.'''DUNOLLY'' an image of a coat of arms with an emu, a shield and a kangaroo. DUNOLLY LEMONADE. Diameter 6cm x Height 23 cm.
food technology, bottling, softdrink bottle?, dunolly lemonade
Blue soft cover book of 140 pages. Titled 'Thomas Carpenter 1832-1882' Inter-Colonial Assayer, Mineral Processor, Inventor, Self Promoter - A Successful Failure? Author - James A Lerk OAM Illustrated with colour and B&W photos, sketches and newspaper excerpts. Published by JA & ERS Lerk, 8 Mackenzie Street West, Golden Square, Victoria 3550 Printed by Bart 'n' Print, 2024 Bookmark inside front cover with photo of James Lerk
Signed on title page in ink 'Bendigo Historical Society' 'James A Lerk 3 August 2024'
thomas carpenter, goldfields, bendigo
Joseph Anderson Panton migrated to Sydney in 1851 and went to the Port Phillip District. After farming briefly at Mangalore, he tried for gold without success at Mount Alexander. In 1852 Panton was appointed assistant commissioner at Kangaroo Gully, near Bendigo, senior assistant commissioner at Bendigo in 1853 and senior commissioner in 1854. Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/panton-joseph-anderson-4362
268-page soft cover book titled 'Man of Stature' J.A.Panton Law, land & service 1831-1913 A biography by Terry Davidson. Light brown covers with a B&W sketch on front cover of J A Panton standing next to desk . Illustrated with colour, B&W photos, sketches and maps. Printed in Melbourne, Australia by Caidex Communications, 2024. ISBN: 978-0-6458646-8-7
j a panton, law, goldfields, joseph panton, gold commissioner
A Thirty-five pages book titled "Leaves from Grey Wolf's scrap book" by Elma W. Wells A.C.C. Cubs - Bendigo County and Akela leader.
elma wells., bendigo cubs and scouts
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.
Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400. Colour photo of Whitby Rigg Mill in a forest. Water wheel and mill building beside a stream with small waterfalls.
Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria Australia Sender - Miss R M Billing, 12 Strand St., East London, West S. Africa. Undated
postcard, collector, alice mcgregor
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.
Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400. B&W photo of Miss Marie Studholme wearing a large bonnet - dated 1913
Addressed to Miss Anne Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Sender - Ethel, 108 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park Undated
postcard, collector, alice mcgregor
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.
Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400. Colour photo of Miss Marie Studholme wearing a large yellow and blue bonnet and white fur stole.
Addressed to Miss Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Sender - G.C. Dated St Kilda 14.11.06
postcard, collector, alice mcgregor
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.
Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400. Colour photo of 6 Arab Peasants with 4 Camels. World's Fair, St Louis
Addressed to Miss Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Sender - A.M. Dated 25.4.05
postcard, collector, alice mcgregor
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