Historical information

Valerie Lovejoy is writing a comprehensive history of the Army Survey Regiment as part of her Master's degree at La Trobe University. The project was initiated with support from the Ex-Fortuna Survey Association.

The Bendigo community has contributed about $19,000 towards the writing and publishing of the book. Additional funding came from a scholarship, a $3,000 community grant from the City of Greater Bendigo, and support from the Army's Officer's, Sergeant's, and Soldier's messes.

Lovejoy conducted over 80 interviews and distributed questionnaires to former regiment members.Interviewees expressed enthusiasm and pride in their work and the friendships formed during their service.

The Army Survey Regiment, based at Fortuna in Bendigo since June 11, 1942, was the largest unit in the surveying corps.The regiment played a significant role in the development of Bendigo and Australia, particularly through mapping efforts.

The writing of the book is being officially launched by the Mayor of Greater Bendigo at Fortuna.The book is expected to be completed by March 1999.

Physical description

Fortuna Restoration Article - "Gold and Governors" - Bendigo Advertiser Sat 05 July 1997- Author Susan Turpie

This item contains the following:

11217.4a Colour Photo of author Valerie Lovejoy, centre, with Gary Wamest from the Ex-Fortuna Survey Association and City of Greater Bendigo Mayor Barry Ackerman on a verandah at the steps of the grand old mansion.

11217.4b Part of page 2 - Story Mapped Out - Book Writes new chapter in Hisotry

Publication type

non-fiction