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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens from Albert Street, 29/07/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden...Colour photograph of buildings, stairs at the Botanical... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Colour photograph of buildings, stairs at the Botanical Gardens at the Ballarat School of Minesballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden, flecknoe building, stairs, albert street -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden... Botanical Gardens showing a bell shaped tree.... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.(.1) Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens showing stairs leading to a brick building (Administration Building). (.2) Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens showing a bell shaped tree.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden -
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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 13/08/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden...Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens looking towards Albert Street. ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Postcard, Forest Scene, Botanical Gardens, Ballarat, 1908
... into a botanical garden near Yuilles Swamp (Lake Wendouree). George Longley...Forest Scene, Botanical Gardens, Ballarat Elaine 30-11-08... was converted into a botanical garden near Yuilles Swamp (Lake Wendouree ...In 1857 the Ballarat Police Horse Paddock was converted into a botanical garden near Yuilles Swamp (Lake Wendouree). George Longley was appointed the first curator living in a tent near where the Robert Clark Centre is today.postcardForest Scene, Botanical Gardens, Ballarat Elaine 30-11-08ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat police horse paddock, yuille's swamp, lake wendouree, george longley, robert clark centre. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 15/08/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden...Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens Looking down hill towards o Building.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden, o building -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 15/08/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden...Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens Looking down hill towards P Building.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 13/08/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden...Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens showing stairs leading to a brick building (Administration Building). ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard, Entrance to Gardens, Port Fairy
... Pedestrian entrance to the Botanical Gardens. The Port... to the Botanical Gardens ... to the Botanical Gardens. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed ...Pedestrian entrance to the Botanical Gardens. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Black and white photograph of the pedestrian entrance to the Botanical Gardens gradens, botanical, path, gates, entrance -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
... Entrance to Port Fairy Botanical Gardens. The Port Fairy...Sepia landscape of the gates to the Botanical Gardens... Botanical Gardens. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed ...Entrance to Port Fairy Botanical Gardens. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Sepia landscape of the gates to the Botanical Gardens (taken on a slant)Post card - correspondence-Addressbotanical, garden, park, griffith street, gates -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Christmas Party 1993, 1993
... at the Stapley Pavilion in the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. It was 11... in the Botanic Gardens in 1993.... at the Stapley Pavilion in the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. It was 11 ...Photos of a Christmas Party held for the Junior Legatees at the Stapley Pavilion in the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. It was 11 December 1993. There was a performance by a clown and a visit by Santa Claus. A record of the activities and experiences that Melbourne Legacy provides for the children in their care.Colour photo x 8 of a junior legatee Christmas Party in the Botanic Gardens in 1993.Date is shown in the photos as 11 December 1993.junior legatee outing, christmas -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Programme, Bill Ryan, Centenary of the Establishment Botanical Gardens 1879-1979, 1979
... . In 1879 a Botanical Garden was established in the grounds... of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens. ... a Botanical Garden was established in the grounds of the Ballarat ...The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1879, making it the first site of Technical Education in Australasia. In 1879 a Botanical Garden was established in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines, and was used for the teaching of Materia Medica, Botany, and related subjects. An A4 folded booklet produced for the centenary of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens. ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, botanical gardens, george porter day, john noble wilson, materia medica, james oddie, francis usher, emil gutheil, botany, jessie knox smith, norfolk pine, parks and gardens -
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. -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard, Botanical Gardens, c.1930
... circa 1930. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed...Black and white Photograph of the botanical gardens... Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest ...circa 1930. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Black and white Photograph of the botanical gardensIn The Gardens Port Fairybotanical, gardens, 1930, path, trees, hedge, griffith street -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph (black & White), Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 15/08/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden...Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens Looking down hill towards Grant Street and showing o Building.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden, o building -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Rough Tree Fern in the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 29/07/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden... Australis Cyatheaceae) in the Botanical Gardens at the Ballarat... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Colour photograph of very tall Rough Tree ferns (Cyathea Australis Cyatheaceae) in the Botanical Gardens at the Ballarat School of Mines.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden, cyathea australis cyatheaceae) -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
... Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one...Photograph of People picnicing in the Botanical Gardens... groups of people. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed ...Gardens Port Fairy, showing groups of people. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Photograph of People picnicing in the Botanical Gardensgardens, group, family, people, botanical -
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 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The "Q" Theatre Guild, Blossom Time, 1959
... in the Royal Botanical Gardens to promote The "Q" Theatre Guild's... the following underneath the photograph: "Jeanette Rayment, Botanical... Rayment, Botanical Gardens, promoting Blossom Time." Faded ...The "Q" Theatre Guild was formed out of the Kew Light Opera Company in 1957. It marked the transition of the company that had initially been directed by Lance Nicholls to one directed by Beatrice Oakley. It continued to perform in the Kew Recreation Hall, but, with its demolition in 1960, and the opening of the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road, moved its productions to that venue. Productions of the "Q" Theatre Guild included The Geisha (1957), Maritana (1958), They All Do It (1959), Blossom Time (1959), Love's A Luxury (1959), There And Back & The Bohemian Girl (1960), Die Fledermaus (1960), Gay Rosalinda (1961), The Land Of Smiles (1961), Kisses For A Kid & Hansel And Gretel (1961), Die Fledermaus (1962), Monsieur Beaucaire (1964), Macbeath or The Beggar's Opera, and So To Bed.The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Faded photograph of Jeanette Rayment in full costume in the Royal Botanical Gardens to promote The "Q" Theatre Guild's performances of Blossom Time during the Moomba Festival of 1959. The performances took place in the Alexandra Gardens. Rayment played the role of Therese in the production.Marion Tilley, the creator of the scrapbook, wrote the following underneath the photograph: "Jeanette Rayment, Botanical Gardens, promoting Blossom Time."performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, 'q' theatre guild, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria, kew recreation hall -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Robert Scott, Port Fairy Gardens
... The curved path through the Botanical Gardens at Port Fairy... beds of the Botanical Gardens... the Botanical Gardens at Port Fairy. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens ...The curved path through the Botanical Gardens at Port Fairy. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Black & white panoramic landscape of the paths and garden beds of the Botanical GardensPort Fairy Gardens W. Scottbotanical, garden, paths, trees -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph - Photographic copy
... Original gates to the Botanical Gardens. The Port Fairy... to the Botanical Gardens with people and dog ... to the Botanical Gardens. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed ...Original gates to the Botanical Gardens. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. A visual description of earlier Port FairyBlack & white landscape of the gates at the entrance to the Botanical Gardens with people and dog botanical, garden -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Pomegranite in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens, 23/04/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were... in the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a pomegranite in the Pomegranite tree in the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, pomegranite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Pomegranite in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens, 26/03/2017
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were... in the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a pomegranite in the Pomegranite tree in the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, pomegranite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Plaque in the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, c1990
... School of Mines Botanical Gardens...1879-1979 These botanical gardens were established in 1879... Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens materia medica ferdinand ...Photographe of a metal plaque located in the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens1879-1979 These botanical gardens were established in 1879 in connection with the materia media course of the Ballarat School of Mines. They were inspired bu Baron Ferdinand von Mueller K.C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S., who examined students in Botany from 1880 - 1888. Early lecturers were J.F. Usher and E. Guthiel, M.D.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, materia medica, ferdinand von mueller, botany, j.f. usher, emil gutheil -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Oral History - Williamstown Botanic Gardens - Loris Wood, 5 August 2014
... to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic... memories of Williamstown Botanic Gardens...Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council Cnr ...The interview is one of a series recorded in 2013-2014 to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens Loris was born and grew up in Williamstown. She lived across the street from the Gardens at 122 Osborne Street with her parents and siblings. A primary source of information on memories of the Gardens from the 1950s until the time of the interview.CD and transcript of interview with Loris Wood about her memories of Williamstown Botanic Gardenswilliamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, fish pond, cannons, aviary, adam lindsay gordon, pinetum, fearon reserve, band platform, clarke statue, ernie anderson, osborne street, weddings, horses, gardeners cottage, curators lodge -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Oral History_Williamstown Botanic Gardens_Sue Murray, 4 July 2013
... to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic... on the founding of the Friends of Williamstown Botanic Gardens and her...Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council Cnr ...The interview is one of a series recorded in 2013-2014 to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic GardensA primary source of information on memories of the Gardens from 1945 to the present (2013) and the founding of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens Friends Group by Sue Murray, who is the inaugural President CD and transcript of interview with Sue Murray on the founding of the Friends of Williamstown Botanic Gardens and her memories of the Gardens from her childhood through to adulthood.sue murray, friends of williamstown botanic gardens, cannons, mr anderson, gates, horses, jessie sims (nee faichney), hobsons bay city council -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard, In the Gardens, Port Fairy
... The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making...Black and white photograph of a path through the Botanical... and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne ...The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Black and white photograph of a path through the Botanical GardensIn the Gardens Port Fairygardens, botanical, path, griffith street, trees -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Garden bed around statue, Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1900
... Botanic Gardens.... in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. Ballarat Botanic Gardens Garden Statue ...A man in a Pith Helmet looks at a statue in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.ballarat botanic gardens, garden, statue, person, public -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Lily pond, St Kilda Botanical Gardens, c1910, c. 1996
... series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens...On back: Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip... of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne On back: Historic gardens ...Historical gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourneblack and white postcard, unmounted, original, good conditionOn back: Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda, c1930, c. 1930-1931
... series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens...On back: Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip... of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne On back: Historic gardens ...Historical gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourneblack and white postcardOn back: Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996