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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Folder set, Colorscans Richmond, "Ballarat Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree", c1980
... "Ballarat Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree"... of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree. Made by Colorscans... in an envelope of views of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and Lake ...Set of ten colour photos with title photo of Begonias, in a strip suitable for posting in an envelope of views of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree. Made by Colorscans of 123 Dover St. Richmond. Folded so that they form a group that could be posted in a standard envelope. Has a note on the area on a small folding strip at the top. On the inside of the strip: 1. Statue Pomona and Begonia House in the Botanic Gardens 2. The Sarah George Ferry on Lake Wendouree 3. Lake Lodge at dusk 4. Adam Lindsay Gordon's Cottage, Botanic Gardens 5. The Prime Ministers Avenue, Botanic Gardens On the rear 1. Title photo set with Begonias in the Botanic Gardens 2. Vintage tram on the Botanic Gardens Tourist Tramway (No. 27 - in SEC colour scheme with Tram Rides sign). 3. Benzonis 'Flight from Pompeii' 4. Wishing Well in the Botanic Gardens 5. Black swans on the Lake 6. The Mosaic crown at the Shell House (By C.A. Pickford) Photographs by George Hurdes. See Tram 27 repainted by Museum to a different colour scheme in 1983/84. trams, tramways, lake wendouree, wendouree parade, botanical gardens -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Printed Paper Bag, Milldean Press, "Ballarat Tourist Tramway / Botanic Gardens - Ballarat /, c1975
... "Ballarat Tourist Tramway / Botanic Gardens - Ballarat /... Tourist Tramway / Botanic Gardens - Ballarat / on the western..., "Ballarat Tourist Tramway / Botanic Gardens - Ballarat ...White paper bag printed on side with green ink, "Ballarat Tourist Tramway / Botanic Gardens - Ballarat / on the western shore of Lake Wendouree" in capitals. Bag has serrated edges top and bottom, folded and glued joins. Hole in one corner for string connection (not used). Also printed in old style logo of tram 31. Image added 20-12-2016.trams, tramways, commerce, sales, btm, btps -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Print - Photograph by Herb Richmond, Ballarat Botanic Gardens, entry pagoda
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens, entry pagoda... Gardens Pagoda Old semi-gloss print Ballarat Botanic Gardens ...Ballarat HistoryOld semi-gloss printballarat, ballaraat, botanical, gardens, pagoda -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Glass Slide, The Fernery, Ballarat Botanic Gardens
... The Fernery, Ballarat Botanic Gardens... Fernery was built in 1884. The Fernery, Ballarat Botanic Gardens ...Previously unknown image of Ballarat. The set and its subjects indicate these images were produced to promote Ballarat and were perhaps aimed at tourists.The large Fernery was built in 1884. -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Statuary Pavillion, Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1930
... Statuary Pavillion, Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1930.... Statuary Pavillion Botanic Gardens ballarat Statuary Pavillion ...Statuary Pavillion, paths, topiary.statuary pavillion, botanic gardens, ballarat -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Photograph, The Statuary Pavilion, Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1890s
... The Statuary Pavilion, Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1890s.... Gardens statues The Statuary Pavilion, Ballarat Botanic Gardens ...Children look at a statue near the Statuary Pavilion at the Botanic Gardens.statuary pavilion, botanic gardens, statues -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, The Statuary Pavilion & Keel Glasshouse, Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1910
... The Statuary Pavilion & Keel Glasshouse, Ballarat Botanic... Ballarat East goldfields ballarat botanical gardens statuary ...ballarat botanical gardens, statuary pavillion, keel glasshouse, garden, building, public building -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1910
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1910... Ballarat East goldfields ballarat botanic garden william wallace ...ballarat botanic garden, william wallace statue, lion statues, garden, public, statues -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Clive Brooks, Queen Victoria Memorial Rotunda, Ballarat Botanic Gardens, 19/07/1993
... Queen Victoria Memorial Rotunda, Ballarat Botanic Gardens... Rotunda, Ballarat Botanic Gardens Photograph Original B/W ...Built by public subscriptionB/W photograph of Queen Victoria Memorial Rotunda in the Buninyong Botanic Gardens, opened 1901.buninyong, queen victoria, rotunda, botanic gardens -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Clive Brooks, Queen Victoria Memorial Rotunda, Ballarat Botanic Gardens, 18/09/1993
... Queen Victoria Memorial Rotunda, Ballarat Botanic Gardens... Rotunda, Ballarat Botanic Gardens Photograph Original B/W ...Built by public subscriptionB/W photograph of Queen Victoria Memorial Rotunda in the Buninyong Botanic Gardens, opened 1901.buninyong, queen victoria, rotunda, botanic gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Who's Who amongst the Greek Heroes, Greek Heroes and the Statues in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens
... Greek Heroes and the Statues in the Ballarat Botanic...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, statues, greek, heroes -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Statues and Sculptors, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, The Statuary Pavilion
... for the Robert Clark Centre, Ballarat Botanical Gardens...Ballarat Botanical Gardens logo, top right hand corner...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Article probably written by John Garner in the 1990's for the Robert Clark Centre, Ballarat Botanical GardensA valuable thumbnail sketch1 sheet, printed both sidesBallarat Botanical Gardens logo, top right hand cornerjohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, pavilion, "suzanne". "burke and wills" statuemelbourne. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Victoria Fine China, Botanical Gardens Ballarat Souvenir Cup
... The Ballarat Botanical Gardens were established in 1858... Botanical Gardens..... Office goldfields The Ballarat Botanical Gardens were established ...The Ballarat Botanical Gardens were established in 1858 and cover 40 hectares and are one of the most celebrated cool climate gardens in Australia. Colour photograph of a souvenir cup depicting Ballarat Botanical Gardens..ballarat botanical gardens, souvenir ware -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statues, Fencing and Fernery Reconstruction, Public Meetings, 22/09/2003, 16/9/2003
... This letter was sent to Friends of the Ballarat Botanical... and Ballarat Botanical Gardens logo in green....Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This letter was sent to Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Committee Members, in this instance.This letter indicates that it has taken the first 21 years of the 21st century for the Fernery to be almost completed which attests to its importance as part of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.1 sheet of paper with heading and dates in bold print and Ballarat Botanical Gardens logo in green.Ballarat City Council letterhead; signed in blue biro by Ian Rossiter, Manager, Lake Wendouree and Botanical Gardens.john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, statues, fencing, fernery, reconstruction -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Wollemi Pine, Some selected facts, Unknown
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... Botanic Gardens....Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Wollemi Pine is an iconic tree found in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.The Wollemi Pine was thought to be extinct until 1994. It is the world's oldest and rarest tree species belonging to a 200 million year old plant.One sheet of paper with information in point form in a box.None.doctor, ballarat botanic gardens, wollemi pine, sydney botanic gardens, 1994, iconic trees., wollemia noblis., david noble, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanical Garden Concept, Masterplan and Management Strategy, Unknown
... Ballarat Botanical Garden Concept...Ballarat Botanic Gardens... and management of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens ...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This map is important in terms of the planning and management of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens The Map adds to our understanding and knowledge of the history of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens 1 page of a map in black and white. the number 44 is circled in pencil on the top righthand corner of the back of the page.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanic gardens, maps, masterplan, management strategy, john patrick, landscape consultants, ballarat city council, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - What is a Botanic Garden and the Future of Provincial Botanic Gardens, John Hawker, Heritage, Victoria, 1999, 15/4/1999
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...This article is directly relevant to the Ballarat Botanical...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This article is directly relevant to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens as significant provincial Botanic Gardens.This article enables comparisons to be drawn between various Australian Provincial Botanic Gardens. 2 pages printed on both sides2 of the 4 short paragraphs in the "Conclusion" of this article have been marked with blue biro.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanic gardens, john hawker, heritage victoria, a botanic garden, provincial botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Botanist, Politics and the Purchase of Sonder's Herbarium, 1988
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... in the establishment of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and at the School of Mines...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Baron von Meuller played an important role in the establishment of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and at the School of MinesDespite von Mueller's eminent reputation in Europe, the short-sightedness of some Victorian Parliamentarians inhibited the great work he achieved that was later universally acknowledged.2 pages. p.1 is printed on both sides and on the lefthand side of p.1 is a black and white picture of Baron von Mueller. on the back of p.1 is a black and white picture of a specimen from Sonder's herbarium on the lefthand side. On p.2, the print includes many quotations and there is an advertisement righthand bottom corner.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, baron ferdinand von mueller, national herbarium of victoria (mel), government botanist, otto sonder botanist, sonder's herbarium, algae, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens 24/9/1998, Gardens Report from Helen Todd
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens 24/9/1998, Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens 24/9/1998, Gardens Report from Helen Todd.john garner collection, ballarat botanic gardens, 1998, gardens, ballarat -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, The Garden's Pavilion or 'Lake Lodge' Ballarat 1932
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. This photograph was taken 5th April 1832.... is located opposite the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. This photograph ...The Garden's Pavilion or Lake Lodge is located opposite the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. This photograph was taken 5th April 1832.garden's pavilion, lake lodge, ballarat botanic gardens, building, commerical, cannons -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Plans for Fencing the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 2002, Problems With Vandalism and Theft, March, 2003
... Fencing of Ballarat Botanical Gardens, because of problems... with Ballarat Botanical Gardens superimposed and by Lake Wendouree below...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Fencing of Ballarat Botanical Gardens, because of problems with vandalism and theft. The reasons for the fencing of the Botanical Gardens are stated along with the aim to have the fencing appropriate to the style of the Gardens.2 pages. p.2 has plans on both sides of the page. Wendouree Parade fencing, p.2 and Proposed Fencing Scheme, p.3.The three pages have the Begonia logo in black and white with Ballarat Botanical Gardens superimposed and by Lake Wendouree below in smaller print.john garner collection, garner, dr, fence, vandalism, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, theft, proposed fencing scheme, wendouree parade fencing, elevation detail, adam parrott, ballarat city council, local law no.6, south gardens boundary, lych gates, elevation detail. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Wellingtonia, Autumn 2014, Tree of the Month, Autumn, 2014
... in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens....p.4 of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens periodical...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This page gives historical information of Gondwana found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.These families of plants are confined originally to Australasia and South America and at least 15 are to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardensp.4 of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens periodical, The Wellingtonia. This is a printed page with 2 maps of the Globe, right-hand side of the page.None.john garner, doctor, doctor john garner, tree of the month, gondwana trees in the ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, history group, conifers, bunya bunya pine, monkey puzzle, wellingtonia, araucaria, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Jim Brehaut and his children, Ballarat 1928
... of the 'Flower Basket' ornamental flower bed at the Ballarat Botanical... at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. jim brehaut jimmy brehaut june brehaut ...Jim Brehaut and his children, Jimmy & June, stand in front of the 'Flower Basket' ornamental flower bed at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.jim brehaut, jimmy brehaut, june brehaut, ballarat, botanic gardens, garden, costume -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Listing of Wetland Plants, Ballarat Botanical Gardens Wetland Plants, Unknown
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... of these plants are to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...While there are drawings of wetlands' plants and the classification of each plant, it is not clear as to how many of these plants are to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, at this time.As the Wetlands, in the northern section of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens are an important and unique section of the Gardens today, it is important to know something of the flora in that area.3 double sheets with black and white drawings of plants on the left hand side of each half page with the classification for each plant.Joan Garner is written in blue biro on the back of the first sheet.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanic gardens, north garden reserve, wetlands, wetlands' plants, drawings of wetlands plants, classification of wetland plants -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Tilly Thompson nee Matilda Louise Clennell 1871-1959, A Short Biography, 26/2/2008
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens....Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Tilly Thompson played a notable role in the Ballarat firm of E. Lucas and Co. The Tilly Thomson Garden is to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Tilly Thompson was a pioneer who was awarded an MBE in 1941 and who contributed in many areas of Ballarat Life.2 pages, 1 and 1/4 of print with short paragraphs. The last line on p.2 is in Italics.None.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, guiding friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, tilly thomson, matilda louise clennell, e.lucas&co., tilly thomson garden, australia's first female commercial traveller, arch of victory, jubilee methodist church, tom toop curator, bill greville., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Car sticker, "Ballarat Vintage Tramway - Botanic Gardens"
... "Ballarat Vintage Tramway - Botanic Gardens"... - Botanic Gardens" on the outside printed in green ink on a yellow... in the centre and the words "Ballarat Vintage Tramway - Botanic Gardens ...Demonstrates the style of sales item produced by the BTPS.Circular adhesive label or car sticker with an image of tram 27 in the centre and the words "Ballarat Vintage Tramway - Botanic Gardens" on the outside printed in green ink on a yellow background. Has a removable piece of paper on the rear. tramways, trams, btps -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Cartoon by Jeff, Gough Whitlam's Statue, 1975
... Ministers' Avenue, in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.... Council workers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens published...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The bust of Gough Whitlam had gone missing from the Prime Ministers' Avenue, in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.The Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is unique and the Ballarat community are proud to have this commemoration of Australian Prime Ministers. In 1975, there was great concern expressed about the missing bust. Also, the Whitlam Government lost office amid a constitutional crisis in 1975.Black and white cartoon depicting the busts of two Prime ministers, William McMahon and Gough Whitlam and two Ballarat Council workers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens published in the Age? newspaper, Melbourne. Vic.In faint pencil, right hand bottom of page, 10/10/75the bust of gough whitlam, prime ministers' avenue, vandalism to statues, prime ministers' busts in the ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat News, 8/10/1997. Butters, Peter, "Claxton Honoured.", October 8 1997
... in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was made to honour a respected citizen... Claxton's bust at Ballarat Botanical Gardens." page is folded...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Claxton monument in front of the Fernery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was made to honour a respected citizen and was erected after his death due to public subscription. F.M. Claxton was one of Ballarat's first "tourist ambassadors" and was largely responsible for developing the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.1 page of newsprint with a photograph of Claxton's bust in black and white and 4 columns of print about Claxton. Caption underneath the photograph reads: "Respected citizen: Frederick Moses Claxton's bust at Ballarat Botanical Gardens." page is folded in the middle.2 asterisks in biro, 2nd column, 2nd paragraph and 4th column, end of article.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, claxton memorial, lake wendouree, fountain, councillor, businessman, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, ballarat news -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, N.L. Harvey Photographers, All that Glitters ... :The Growth of Ballarat Victoria, c1966
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... Botanic Gardens,M.B. John, Sebastopol Technical School, reservoirs... house Ballarat Botanic Gardens M.B. John Sebastopol Technical ...Red, blue and gold soft covered booklet. Images include the Ballarat Town Hall, The Eureka Monument, Begonia house, Ballarat Botanic Gardens,M.B. John, Sebastopol Technical School, reservoirs, Ballarat Base Hospital, Calembeen Park, Ballarat Industrial Estate, Lal Lal Falls, Buninyong Golf Course, Mayne Nickless, Firth Cleveland Plant, Bendix Mintex, Bunge, (Aust.) Pty Ltd, Martin's Stoneware, Sunshine biscuits, Timken, M.B. John and Hattersley Limited, Ballarat Gas Company, Ballarat Paper Mills, Ballarat Woollen and Worsted Mills, Eclipse Motors, E. Lucas and Co, Milk Processors Pty Ltd, Eureka Valves, Paddle Bros., George Farmer Pty Ltd, Sebastopol technical School, Burrumbeet and Windermere Co-Operative Society Ltd .greater ballarat association, develop victoria council, ballarat, begonia queens, yvonne arstall, carol penrose, wendy longmore, lal lal falls, ballarat town hall, the eureka monument, begonia house, ballarat botanic gardens, m.b. john, sebastopol technical school, reservoirs, ballarat base hospital, calembeen park, ballarat industrial estate, buninyong golf course, mayne nickless, firth cleveland plant, bendix mintex, bunge, martin's stoneware, sunshine biscuits, timken, m.b. john and hattersley limited, ballarat gas company, ballarat paper mills, ballarat woollen and worsted mills, eclipse motors, e. lucas and co, milk processors pty ltd, eureka valves, paddle bros., george farmer pty ltd, yvonne arsrtall, wendouree, shire of wendouree, guncotton factory, regina glass fibre -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Wallace Anderson, Arthur William Fadden (Prime Ministers' Walk) by Wallace Anderson, c1940
... ballarat botanic gardens... of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat... of the Prime Ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical ...Arthur William Fadden served one term at Prime Minister of Australia, 29 August - 7 October 1941. The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of bronze bust portraits of the Prime Ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The Prime Ministers' portraits are commissioned after the incumbent term of each Prime Minister by the City of Ballarat. The City of Ballarat has taken responsibility for commissioning the busts after funds set aside by politician Richard Armstrong Crouch were exhausted in 2014. Crouch originally donate money to pay for six busts, the first of which was unveiled in 1940. The collection of prime ministers' busts are unique in Australia, representing the only sculptural portrait collection of all past Australian Prime Ministers. The different styles used reflect the unique artistic practices of the selected artists; textures, sizes and features and proportions are used by the artists to interpret the characteristics of each of the subjects. The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBronze bust cast on granite and concrete plinthArthur William Fadden Prime Minister 1941 prime minister, arthur william fadden, ballarat botanic gardens, australian portrait