Between 2021 – 2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical photographs of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The original photographs were sourced from a range of collections that are acknowledged for each photograph. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on his boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo.

Original and three detail images of Bendigo in the 1860s colourised from the original black and white photo by from the Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales – Image ID FL1249143, Panoramic view of Bendigo, taken from St. Paul's tower. Creator, American & Australasian Photographic Company 1870-1875.

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Between 2021 – 2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical photographs of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The original photographs were sourced from a range of collections that are acknowledged for each photograph. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on Malcolm’s boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo.

Original and onedetail image of Bendigo in the 1860s colourised from the original black and white photo by from the State Library of Victoria – VIEW TAKEN FROM ST. PAUL'S TOWER, LOOKING SOUTH. Author / Creator Caire, N. J., 1837-1918, photographer. Date ca. 1875.Identifier H32513/40

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Between 2021 – 2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical photographs of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The original photographs were sourced from a range of collections that are acknowledged for each photograph. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on Malcolm’s boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo.

Looking from the Post Office tower up along Pall Mall, the Quartz Hill and Mines along Thistle Street in the top right. Original and one image of Bendigo in the 1860s colourised from the original black and white photo by from the State Library of Victoria – Image ID FL1249143, Author / CreatorVictorian Railways, photographer. Date ca. 1945-ca. 1954 Identifier H91.50/761

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Between 2021 – 2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical photographs of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The original photographs were sourced from a range of collections that are acknowledged for each photograph. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on Malcolm’s boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo.

Original and one detailed image of Bendigo in the 1890 colourised from the original black and white photo by from the Museum Victoria Collections – Item MM 3935 Bendigo Sports Depot. S. Keam and Co. Importers and Manufacturers. Repairs neatly and promptly done. Sports Depot, Bicycles. Creator: W H Robinson Studio Source: Museums Victoria

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Between 2021-2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical Photos of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on his boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo.

Interior of a buffet car - Original and one detailed image of the interior of a buffet car colourised from the original black and white photo by from the State Library of Victoria – Victorian Railways, photographer. Date ca. 1920-ca. 1950 Identifier H92.301/57

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Between 2021 – 2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical photographs of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The original photographs were sourced from a range of collections that are acknowledged for each photograph. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on Malcolm’s boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo.

Three original and three detailed images of of a tram travelling in McCrae Street Bendigo on the corner of Mundy Street, thsecond picking up passengers at Charing Cross on it's way to Golden Square; the third picking up passengers at Charing Cross on its way to Quarry Hill. Colourised from the original black and white photo by from the State Library of Victoria – Author / Creator Smith, Alan, 1945 August 1- photographer. Date December 1966.Identifier H83.156/365 and Dec 1966 - Feb 1967 H83.156/260, H83.156/271

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Between 2021 – 2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical photographs of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The original photographs were sourced from a range of collections that are acknowledged for each photograph. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on his boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo. The Qualtrough's mostly immigrated from the Isle of Man during the mid 1800s, and Malcolm grew up surrounded by old mining dumps and surrounding bush, in Bendigo, during the 1950s and 60s. Malcolm attended schools at Gravel Hill, Golden Square State School and Golden Square High School. His family attended church at St Andrews, St Marks and Specimen Hill. Malcolm embraced technology when he worked as a technical officer on the Extra High (500 kV) Voltage Power Grid in Generation and Transmission. Over 43 year he worked for various companies where he maintained and commissioned switchyard and power station equipment. Malcolm saw many advances in technology as equipment eveloved from electro mechanical to microprocessor and PLC controlled. Malcolm is a life member of Volleyball Victoria and a Past District Governor of Lions International. He works as a volunteer for the Bendigo Historical Society.

Colourised Black and White Digital Images of Bendigo and Surrounds - A short introduction. Select the Malcom Qualtrough link below to see the collection.

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Between 2021 – 2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical photographs of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The original photographs were sourced from a range of collections that are acknowledged for each photograph. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on Malcolm’s boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo.

Three originals and three detailed image of: The Lewis and Nickinson's crushing battery at the Balaclava Mine, Whroo, The Baud and Bazeley's Balaclava Store on the north side of the Balaclava Hill, Whroo, and Balaclava Hill, Whroo, from the north. All colourised from the original black and white photos by from the State Library of Victoria – Author / Creator Unknown Date1858-1859 Identifier(s) H39206, H39204, H3205

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Between 2021 – 2024 Malcolm Qualtrough colourised a selection of black and white historical photographs of Bendigo and surrounding towns. The original photographs were sourced from a range of collections that are acknowledged for each photograph. The photos were painted using CODIJY software. Photo restoration was done using Pixelmator Pro, and enhancement with Topaz AI. The colours are interpretive and are based on Malcolm’s boyhood memories of growing up and living in Bendigo.

One original and one detailed image colourised from the original black and white photo from the State Library of Victoria Gunbower Wood Day for Echuca Hospital. Author / CreatorBoyle, Fred, 1914-1995., photographer.Date 2 April 1954.Identifier H2009.88/18

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