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Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 10; September 1974 to December 1974
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 18 September 1974 to 18 December 1974. Book with yellow cover, front. Spiral bound.ballarat institute of advanced education, biae, employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, a question of management, biae joins admission scheme, social development council, multi-storey car parks, src increases fees, librarianship may be added to biae studies, student numbers drop -metallurgy and geology, prince charles to visit ballarat, ann leverett charity queen, student allowance increase, ballarat metallurgist gains london degree, kevin foo, `books from usacity child care needs, govt control of media dangerous, nucleus of community college in ballarat, biae conference, graduation at state collegebiae seminar centre for brewing men, school places stress on development of individuals, brother artists studied at smb, zivco and domenico micich, edward pope receives award -
Federation University Historical Collection
Pamphlet - Librarianship Course Information, Graduate Diploma in Librarianship Course Information 1980s, 1980s
Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor of Federation University .1 White flyer with black writing and two tone green checkerboard pattern on the front .2 White Flyer with green panel and black writing .3 Apricot flyer with image of books and black writing .4 Lavender flyer with black writing .5 Green covered flyer with image of librarians on the front and black writing 1984 .6 Green covered flyer with image of librarians on the front and black writing 1983 .7 Yellow flyer with outline drawing of people and buildings with black writing .8 Beige Flyer with outline drawing of people and buildings with black writing 1981 .9 Beige booklet with maroon writing and image .10 White booklet with green and yellow image and green writing .11 Lavendar booklet with grey, lavendar and balck checkerboard pattern..10 has Thelma R written on the front and notations througout.thelma rungkat, librarianship, graduate diploma, ballarat college of advanced education, bachelor of arts, mark english, jackie cartledge, sharon van den brule, peter ryan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Flyer, Suttons Student's timetable and practice guide
Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.Tan two sided card titled Suttons Student's timetable & practice guide suttons, student timetable and practice guide, jan to dec 1928, ideal music books -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, John Drinkwater, Outline of Literature, c1940
Red cloth covered book with red leather spline and marbled papers.non-fictionballarat school of mines library, literature, homer, book of the dead, first books, bible, sacred books of the east, greek mythology, roman, renaissance, william shakespeare, john milton, marvill, walton, john bunyan, pepys, john dryden, samuel dryden, pierre corneille, charles perrault, alexander pope, daniel defoe, samuel richardson, henry fielding, tobias smollett, maria edgeworth, samuel johnson, edmund burke, jean mielot, edward gibbon, robert burns, james hogg, french revolution, goethe, schiller, lessing, wordsworth, southey, coleridge, hood, thomas moore, william blake, byron, shelley, keats, walter scott, aleandre dumas, victor hugo, charles lamb, alfred tennyson, william morris, edward fitzgerald, charles dickens, william thackeray, anthony trollope, edward lytton, wilkie collins, charles read, charles kinglsey, bronte, george eliot, charlott yonge, mark rutherford, ralph emerson, nathaniel hawthorne, edgar allan poe, mark twain, george sand, balzac, james froude, george borrow, richard jeffereis, winston churchill, nietsche, hans anderson, lewis carroll, may sinclair -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Invoice
The invoice issued by Clarendon ladies College details the sundry expenses of a girl's boarding education in 1905, including tuition and boarding fees, books & music and disbursements. The invoice is socially and historically significant because it provides comment on the economics of education in the early 1900's. Photocopy of official invoice issued by Clarendon Ladies College to T. Fawcett Esq on May 16, 1905. A4 sheet single-sided. Also photocopied receipt issued by the Old Ballarat Collegians Association to W.T Fawcett for payment of Life member's Subscription 3/12/1912. Invoice bears a stamp duty stamp dated 10/06/1909 Receipt bears the Ballarat College crest -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Furniture, Chair
This librarian's chair was given to the school by the family of Joy Chapman who had died during 1948. The chair was part of a number of furnishings supplied by donation for the new library which was opened in 1949. These included blackwood shelves, tables and chairs and a new set of Encycopedia Britannica supplied by the Parents and Friend's Association, a grooved periodical table given by Old Collegians Younger Set, a librarian's desk supplied by the E M Bell estate and more than 200 books supplied by the Old Collegians. (see 'A lamp burns brightly' p. 61). This item is a significant example of the degree to which the school relied on donations from the community to develop the school during the post-war years. Solid wood chair with high solid back and solid arm rests. Carved CPLC crest attached to neck rest. Padded seat. Bronze plaque at front of seat. Plaque: In memory of / JOY CHAPMAN / 1947 - 1948 - The Gift of Her / Father, Mother & Ruthc-p-l-c, younger-set, parents-and-friends-association, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, library, joy-chapman -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, George Routledge and Sons, The Crofton boys
Book prize awarded to David Wilson (1885) for excellence in conduct and general proficiency. Book donated back to school after purchase in a junk shop. Handwritten inscription reveals details of family tree. Significant to the school social history because it was awarded by F J Thomas who led the school for a brief period during 1874 - 1875 and left under undignified circumstances (see Mein's history p. 19). Small calf bound novel with gold detailing on covers and spine; college crest embossed on front cover; marbled endpapers; colour frontispiece with interleave; book plate on front cover verso.Book plate inside front cover: College crest / Prize / for / Good conduct and general proficiency / awarded to / D Wilson / Second class / Chrostmas 1874 / F J Thomas BA, Principal. Handwritten inscription on back of title page: To Alexander (Lal) Wilson (my Godson) from your Uncle Alex Wilson as a keepsake from your father David Wilson, who pressed me to take a book from the first collection of books acquired from your grandfather David Wilson of the (?) Hall Hotel, Armstrong St Ballarat. But as (?) knew he had attended this school and that it was his own merited book received as a prize. I took it in preference to any other of the (?) books he offered me. This gift (/) just previous to his passing away and it was the last time I was priveledged (sic) to see him alive. It might interest you and yours to know that he died as a Christian Gentleman. I have that on the word of the Rev Frank (Menzies?), presbyterian Minister. Being sent by favour of Stewart Wilson. f-j-thomas, ballarat-college. book-prize, 1874, david-wilson -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, William Makepeace Thackeray, The works of William Makepeace Thackeray
... Six volumes of a 12 volume set of calf-bound books...Ballarat Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat ...12 volume set awarded to Robert Crawford in 1881 as Dux of Ballarat College. Six volumes of a 12 volume set of calf-bound books with the Ballarat College crest embossed on front cover; gold detailing to spine and covers; six raised bands on spine with author/volume on second compartment and title on third compartment; marbled endpapers and page edges; book plate inside front cover; Book plate inside front covers: Ballarat College crest / Dux of school / Awarded to Robert Crawford / Christmas 1881robert-crawford, dux, ballarat-college, 1881, book-prize, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book prize, W H Davenport Adams, The Valley of the Nile: its tombs, temples and monuments, 1867
Very early example of academic prize awarded to student J H Jessup only 5 years after the school commenced. At this time books were specially ordered from London where they were bound and embossed with the College crest. Significantly early example of prize awarded by Principal for academic excellence. When this Prize was donated to the school we were unaware of J H Jessup existence as a student of the school. Light brown calf binding with gold lettering and decoration on covers and spine; six raised bands on spine with gold lettering on second compartment; College crest embossed on front cover; marbled endpapers and page edges; soiled and worn; book plate inside front coverBook plate inside front cover: College crest / PRIZE / FOR / Geography / AWARDED TO / J H Jessup / CHRISTMAS 1896 / R O McCOY M.A. PRINCIPALj-h-jessup, ballarat-college, book-prize, 1869, r-o-mccoy, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Homeri Ilias: Tome I & II, 1839
... Ballarat Latin Language Library, including school text books... Ballarat Latin Language Library, including school text books ...This copy of Homeri Ilias Tome I & II published in 1839 and belonged to Reverend William Henderson, founder of Ballarat College. Collected by K C Hofmaier (1963) by purchase of a library at Gembrook (Vic) which contained a number of books from the old Ballarat Latin Language Library, including school text books and theological works formerly the property of the founder of Ballarat College, Rev William HendersonHigh social significance due to connection with founder of the school Rev William HendersonMarbled card cover with calf binding and corners; raised bands on spine with six compartments; gold lettering on red-dyed title compartment; very worn; black and white illustrations at head of each chapter; Handwritten inscription on title page: W Hendersonwilliam-henderson, ballarat-college, keith-hofmaier, 1839, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, McHutchison & Campbell, If, & what? : twelve lectures on the foundations of christian theism, 1882
... of books from the old Ballarat german language library with school... Ballarat german language library with school text books... of books from the old Ballarat german language library with school ...Part of a collection obtained by K C Hofmaier 1963 by purchase of a library at gembrrok (Vic) which contained a number of books from the old Ballarat german language library with school text books and theological works formerly the property of the founder of Ballarat College Rev'd Wm Henderson. William Henderson was Minister of St Andrews Kirk at the time of writing. The very strong Presbyterian roots of Ballarat College were a legacy of this man. Socially significant for school community because of its authorship - William Henderson founded ballarat College. Black calf binding with damaged spine; gold lettering on front cover; dark green endpapers; gilt page edges;Handwritten inscription on front endpaper: by Wm Henderson / founder of Ballarat College Handwritten inscription on back of endpaper: Collected by K C Hofmaier 1963 by purchase of a library at gembrrok (Vic) which contained a number of books from the old Ballarat german language library with school text books and theological works formerly the property of the founder of Ballarat College Rev'd Wm Henderson.william-henderson, keith-hofmaier, 1882, ballarat-college, theology. -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Set of three books donated to the Ballarat College... goldfields Set of three books donated to the Ballarat College ...Set of three books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library by Mr W Kilpatrick in 1946 and from the Kilpatrick Estate in 1947. Mr W Kilpatrick was BC School Captian 1924. He attended Ballarat College 7/6/1921 - 31.12.1924.. Previously of Castlemaine High School. Son of Dr W Kilpatrick, Dux of Ballarat College 1880. Set of 4 books leatherbound with goldleaf on spinesBook plate inside cover: Ballarat College LIbrary / PRESENTED BY / Mr W Kilpatrick 1946 / PLEASE REPORT ANY LOOSE LEAVES, ETC. Book plate inside cover: Ballarat College LIbrary / PRESENTED BY / Kilpatrick 1947 / PLEASE REPORT ANY LOOSE LEAVES, ETC. Book plate inside cover: Ballarat College LIbrary / PRESENTED BY / W Kilpatrick Estate / PLEASE REPORT ANY LOOSE LEAVES, ETC -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Four books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly... goldfields Four books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly ...Four books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library in 1954 possibly by Keith Hargreaves Price. The Price family lived in Dumbarton from 1918. Ballarat Colleg bought the Dumbarton property in 1954. Example of community generosity to the establishment of Ballarat College facilities and appointments.Set of four booksBook plate inside front covers: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Mr K H Price 1954 / PLEASE REPORT ANY LOOSE LEAVES, ETC keith-hargreaves-price, dumbarton, ballarat-college, weatherly-library, 1954 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library... goldfields Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library ...Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library by Graeme Dowling in 1939, Graeme attened Ballarat College in the 1890s. He was a Ballarat College council member1909 - 1939Example of the various ways old collegians continued to contribute to the school with generosity throughout their adult lives. Five books various covers and editionsBook plates inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Graeme Dowling Esq 1939 / Books may be kept for one week only, but may be renewed / PLEASE REPORT ANY LOOSE LEAVES, ETCgraeme-dowling, ballarat-college, weatherly-library, 1939, council-member, ballarat-college-council -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire: 8 Vols, 1848
... Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library... goldfields Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library ...Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library by W L Meinhardt in 1942. William (Bill) Meinhardt attended Ballarat College 1935 - 1945.Example of ongoing old collegian support of school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians.Set of eight volumes leather bound with gold patterning on spine and cover and marbled endpapers.Book plates on flyleaf: Ballarat College crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / W L Meinhardt 1942.... Book plates inside front cover: St Aidan's Clergy Trainign House Ballaratwilliam-meinhardt, ballarat-college, weatherly-library, 1942 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Three books donated to the Ballarat College to the New... goldfields Three books donated to the Ballarat College to the New ...Three books donated to the Ballarat College to the New Weatherly Library in 1971 by then Principal R M Horner. Mr Horner was Principal of Ballarat College 1967 - 1973 and Ballarat Clarendon College 1974 - 1986. Three volumes, blue cloth bound; various sizesBook plates inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / R M Horner / July 1971.... Book plate on flyleaf: Ex Libris / R M Horner (signature in ink)r-m-horner, ballarat-college, new-weatherly-library, 1971, ballarat-clarendon-college -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... goldfields Books presented to the new Weatherly Library at Ballarat ...Books presented to the new Weatherly Library at Ballarat College in 1971 by Mrs Gladys Dalziel MacKenzie.The new Weatherly Library was opened in 1971 and its collection continued to be augmented by donation or bequest. Mrs Mackenzie Gladys Dalziel Weatherly was married to Eng-Cdr Harold Ponsonby Mackenzie, former Ballarat College school council member 1925-1946.. Her son, Alastair J Mackenzie was a member of the Ballarat College Council 1957-73 & Ballarat Clarendon College Council 1974-80. Alastair was significantly involved in the purchase of 1415 Sturt Street. This property was extensively renovated and opened as the Elsie Morison Creative Arts Centre in 1985. Four books cloth bound; various sizesBook plate on flyleaf: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / G D MacKenzie / June 1971.....g-d-mackenzie, h-p-mackenzie, ballarat-college, ballarat-college-council, new-weatherly-library, gladys-dalziel-mackenzie, 1971 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Books presented to the ballarat College Weatherly Library... goldfields Books presented to the ballarat College Weatherly Library ...Books presented to the ballarat College Weatherly Library by former student R H S Ewins. Russell Herbert Sydney Ewins attended Ballarat College from 1923. Example of the various ways old collegians continued to contribute to the school with generosity throughout their adult lives.Ten books, including six volume set; various sizesBook plates inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY/ R H S Ewins 1951....r-h-s-ewins, russell-ewins, 1951, ballarat-college, weatherly-library -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Eight books donated to ballarat College from old collegian... goldfields Eight books donated to ballarat College from old collegian ...Eight books donated to ballarat College from old collegian Laura McRae. Ballarat College enrolled female students 1877 - 1892. The school holds no further record of Laura McRae's enrolment. It may be relevant that a Peter and Alexander McRae, brothers from Carngham Station, attended the school in 1880s. Significantly this donation occurred prior to the establishment of the Weatherly Library in 1936. Significant example of the various ways old collegians continued to contribute to the school with generosity throughout their adult lives.Eight books variously titled and sizedBook plate inside front cover: ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Miss McRae (An Old Girl Collegian) 1932....laura-mcrae, alexander-mcrae, ballarat-college, ballarat-college-girl-students, peter-mcrae, 1932 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Ballarat Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat ...Twenty-five books donated by old collegian Francis Tweedie and possibly his sister Miss E M Tweedie. Francis Tweedie entered Ballarat College in 1889. He was the son of Mrs Tweedie 60 Doveton St, and attended with his brother Alec. The school holds no record of Miss E M Tweedie's attendance. Some of the books contain the signatures of Andrew Anderson and May Anderson. Their connection to the donors is unknown at this point. Example of ongoing old collegian support of school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians.Twenty-five books variously titled and sized including The History of England (8 vol) , Taine's History of English Literature (2 vols), and Hallam's History of England (3 vols)Book plates inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Miss E M Tweedie and Mr F Tweedie / 1947.... Illustrated book plate inside cover of 'Longfellow's poetical works': Weatherly Library / Ballarat College / Miss E Tweedie / Mr F Tweedie 1947e-m-tweedie, francis-tweedie, weatherly-library, ballarat-college, andrew-anderson, may-anderson -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... goldfields Books donated to the Weatherly Library at Ballarat College ...Books donated to the Weatherly Library at Ballarat College from old collegian J J McGowan in 1939. Jack entered Ballarat College in 1882. (Family Links) Son of Sam McGowan 15 Webster St, brother of Arthur.Twelve books of various titles and sizes, including a four volume set of The Waverley NovelsBook plates inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / J J McGowan 1939.... Handwritten on flyleaf of Waverley novels: To dear Jack / From his Sisters / January 1st 1886j-j-mcgowan, jack-mcgowan, weatherly-library, ballarat-college, 1939, arthur-mcgowan -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Three books presented to Ballarat College new Weatherly... goldfields Three books presented to Ballarat College new Weatherly ...Three books presented to Ballarat College new Weatherly Library in June 1971 by G M Turnball and John McNeil Turnball. John attended ballarat 1908 - 1913. [School Involvt] Dux of School 1913 Presented photo of 1913 group to school(Family Links) Son of I? H Turnbull Colonial Bank; Prev Hamilton College Left BC Dec 1913. G M Turnbull's connection with the school is undetermined. Three books varying titles and sizes, including two volume work 'Don Quixote'Book plates inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / J McN Turnbull / June 1971...john-macneil-turnbull, g-m-turnbull, new-weatherly-library, library, ballarat-college, 1913, 1971 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Two books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library... goldfields Two books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly ...Two books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library in its opening year 1936 by Graeme Newton Bell (PY1940). Graeme entered Ballarat College in 1935. Son of Alexander Bell & stepson of Crawford (Swayne PY1918); Brother of Neil Bell (PY1944); One copy of Byron's poetical works donated to Ballarat College Library by Mrs A Bell, Graeme's stepmother in 1935. Three books of varying titles and sizesBook plates inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / G N Bell 1936... Book plate inside front cover of 'Byron's poetical works': Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Mrs A Bell 1935graeme-newton-bell, ballarat-college, weatherly-library -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Ballarat Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat ...Two books donated to the Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies' College by old collegian Miss C H Stewart in 1954. The school holds no record of C H Stewart's attendance. Two books of varying title and sizeBook plates on flyleaf: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies' College / Ballarat / Crest / Presented by / Miss C H Stewart / Old Collegian / 26/4/54c-h-stewart, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, library, 1954 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Books donated to the Ballarat College Library by Dr W R... goldfields Books donated to the Ballarat College Library by Dr W R ...Books donated to the Ballarat College Library by Dr W R and Mrs Griffiths, Dr W R Griffiths and John Garland Griffiths. These are all members of the one family. John Garland griffiths entered ballarat College in 1938. [Family Links] Son of Mr W R & Dr Mary Skewes | [Family Links] Brother of Bruce, Margaret & David | [General] Previously at Winton College to Gr 4. Two books were donated in 1941 and a third in 1957. Three books of varying title and sizew-r-griffiths, dr-mary-skewes, john-garland-griffiths, ballarat-college, weatherly-library, 1941, 1957 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library... goldfields Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library ...Books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library in 1942 by Dr N A Longden. James (Jim) Norman (Prefect) attended Ballarat College 1933 - 1946. He was the son of Dr N A Longden 5 Errard St Nth. Example of community support of College development. Two books of varying title and size, including illustrated edition of Alice in Wonderland and through the looking glassBook plates on flyleaf: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Dr N A Longden 1942...n-a-longden, j-n-longden, weatherly-library, ballarat-college, 1942 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Mary Kent Hughes, "Matilda Waltzes on", 1954 First Edition
Hard cover with dust cover and plastic book cover. Hard cover - cardboard, orange colour buckram. Dust cover - paper, light orange background with red print on front and spine. Front and back illustration ered print in silhouette of women, plane and luggage. Plastic cover - clear plastic. 174 pages - cut, plain, off white paper illustrated - black and white photographs. Front end paper - handwritten names and owner's stamp.Front end papers - owner's name, handwritten blue ink "Alison Lohmann/ Ballarat/ 1954 Donor's name - "Donated by Frank O'Connell" Front and back end papers - Owner's stamp - BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552.books, military history, ww2, women -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK - facsimile, Facsimile of book - final edition of original book created June 1919, "Lucas's Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men", June 1919
From Title Page - "The/Avenue of Honour/ Ballarat/ A Living Monument to all Loyal Citizens/ of Ballarat who volunteered for Active Service/ Abroad.".Soft cover book - facsimile. Cover - light cardboard, black print front and back. Illustrated - front -. Memorial Arch Illustration, back soldier. Cloth tape binding. 108 pages - paper, cut, plain, white. Facsimile. Illustrated - black print copy on white paper, photograph and illustrations. Front cover top - owner's stamp and handwritten mark.Front cover top - owner's stamp, black ink "MR W. J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ P.O. Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/ VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA" Handwritten in gray lead pencil "$15-".books, history, ww1 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Exercise, E J Barker: Footscray Technical School Diploma Course; Exercise Books for 1942, 1943, 1944
Collection of exercise books used by E J (Jack) Barker when he attended Footscray Technical School. He studied Diplomas in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering - three year course - 1942-1944. Prior to this he had attended Williamstown North State School then Williamstown High School. He changed to Footscray Technical School as he was less interested in the academic subjects and more interested in technical subjects. He chose Engineering as it gave access to Diploma Courses and tertiary studies. This enabled him to enter the University of Melbourne and do a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering - 1945, 1946, and 1947. In 1948 he did a Diploma in Education at Melbourne University. From this path he was able to follow a career in teaching and his first appointment was at the School of Mines in Ballarat, (SMB) 1949. He became the first Vice Principal of SMB in 1960 and then Principal in 1964 to 1976. From 1976 to his retirement in 1987, he was the Foundation Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE). The Library building at Mount Helen Campus is named after him.Lined and Graph exercise books. 1942 - 12 books 1943 - 11 books 1944 - 14 booksBooks labeled with subject name. e j barker, jack barker, footscray technical school, melbourne university, williamstown north state school, williamstown high school, engineering, diploma of mechanical engineering, diploma of electrical engineering, school of mines ballarat, smb, diploma in education, vice principal, principal, foundation director, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, bachelor of mechanical engineering, library, mount helen campus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Sepia Postcard, Henry Smerdon Holmes, c 1915
HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. According to his Soldier's Pay Books (Cat. No. 20112) Holmes Registration number was 7983. He was Catholic and enlisted in the Third Military District on 17 September 1915, and embarked on 8 November 1915. Holmes was in the 18th AASC Unit with the rank of Driver at that time. On 15 November 1918 Holmes was promoted to Lance Corporal. He received leave on: * 3 August 1917 - London (10 days) * 19 February 1918 - Paris (10 days) * 27 August 1918 - London (14 days) In 1922 Harry married Edith Pickford of 'Yeovil', Clunes, and they lived at 'Sauchieburn' with Henry's brother Willie. In 1933 Harry and Edith built a new timber home 'Launchley' (Ascot) on the rise east of 'Sauchieburn' on the Ballarat - Maryborough Road. The home was built by Con Zilles to the designs of Clegg and morrow. In 1938 Harry and Edith purchased a property at Derrinallum, Victoria and called it 'Launchley Park' on their first son's return from World War 2. In 1953 Harry purchased William and Charlotte's portion of 'Sauchieburn' for his son, Bill, and daughter-in-law Margaret. (Unpublished notes by Jane Dyer)Black and white photograph of an Australian World War One in uniform and standing in front of a tent in a studio. The soldier is Henry S. Holmes.Verso in pen "The boys say this isn't to (sic) bad so it will show you any changes. Heaps of love to all. Harrychatham, chatham family collection, holmes, harry holmes, henry holmes, smerdon, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one., tent, recruitment camp, studion photograph