Historical information

Conrad Heinz (1846-13/2/1896) was born in Germany and came to Australia aged 15. He married Franziska Ingelfinger in 1866. He established the Happy Valley Butchers shop in 1872 with his two brothers. This continued to expand and eventually moved to Korong Road. He was patron of the Bendigo Athletics Club and was elected unopposed to the Barkly Ward of the Bendigo council in 1892 and served as Mayor and Chief Magistrate in 1894. He died of cancer of the knee after preferring Chinese traditional medicines rather than the advised amputation.

Physical description

Address to Mrs. C. Heinz. Dear Madam. We are directed by the members of the Bendigo Athletic Club to express to you their deepest sympathy in the great loss you have sustained by the death of your late beloved husband the late Mayor. Councillor Heinz. Signed by President. Treasurer. Secretary. Bendigo May 1896. Sketch of Cricket Gear. Rugby Player. 2 Runners. Pennyfarthing bike. Weeping Willow tree. Gilt frame. By curtesy of Mr & Mrs.A.Hufer. DP 553. F.Fearn.

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F.Fearn ?