Historical information

This minute book records the reformed Science and Field Naturalists Club of the Ballarat School of Mines. Such a club had existed in 1888 and 1889. Final recorded meeting took place on 17th November 1918, resolved that "there would be no further meeting of the Club until further notice was given." (Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report of 1888, p.17. Also mentioned in Annual Report 1889, p.195)

Physical description

Dark blue hard-cover minute book with dark red spine. 186 numbered lined pages with left hand margin. Last entry on p.128.

Courier Newspaper article 'Victorian National Park: Our Fauna and Fauna' by Charles Hoadley published 16/06/1915

Inscriptions & markings

Included: State Savings Bank of Victoria account booklet No. 128.155, issued to School of Mines Science and Field Naturalists Club.