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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Benefactors of Statues, Withers, W.B. History of Ballarat
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Statues presented by two benefactors, Stoddart and ThompsonWritten by John Garner using Withers as a referencestatues, benefactors, ballarat botanical gardens, doctor john garner, thomas stoddart, james russell thomson, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Talking notes for FBBG, Statues In and Around the BBG
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Origin of the Stoddart statues and the unveiling ceremony in 1884,p.1. Brief notes on each statue and cleaning method used,p.2. Other features of the Gardens and biographies of notable contributors.Ballarat Art Gallery founded at the same time (1884) and special area for statues was omitted as a result of Stoddart's gift.12 white A4 pages printed on one side, photocopy of typed notes. Copy of pp.1&2. Author, J.A. Chisolm and top left hand corner of page 1, 354/5/1, JAC:djw 1983john garner collection, garner, dr, talking notes, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, fbbg, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart 1828-1905, The Stoddart Statues 1884, August, 2010
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Comprehensive summary of statues in BBG and benefactor.example of brochure produced in 2010 by Jennifer Burrell, funded by The Ballarat Foundation.Brochure, printed on both sides in black and white. 2 photocopiesAugust, 2010 in biro on one copy.john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, stoddart, brochure, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Future Plan, The Stoddart Statue and the Future of the Collection, c 2010
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Author unknown. Significant in detailing a plan for the future of the Statue Collection C 2010.2 photocopies of a pamphlet, printed on both sidesPrinted logo of Clark Conservatory in black and white, by"Lake Wendouree" and words "City of Ballarat".john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, thomas stoddart, the stoddart collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Sturt Street Statues, Ballarat's Historic Statues Walking Trail
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Pamphlet made for the Ballarat Visitor Information CentreExcellent pamphlet in pictures and information attractive format.Pamphlet of 2 connected A4 pages printed on both sidesVisit Ballarat with a circular logo Bjohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, sturt st, information centre, visitor, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, walking trail -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - 1952 Mayor's Report, Monuments and Statues of Ballarat
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Article written by N.F. Spielvogel, President, Ballarat Historical Society. Noted author and educatorMayor's Report on Monuments and Statues in Ballarat2 pages photocopied, photo of statue 'The Flight of Pompei' on left hand side, p.1. In longhand, p.1 1952 Mayor's Report. Colin Holmesjohn garner collection, garner, dr, spielvogel, monuments, statues, report, mayor, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Clothing of Statues in BBG, Greek and Roman Clothing
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Stoddart and Thomson statues in the BBG appear to be dressed in ancient Greek dress and to have Roman names.Adds to the history and appreciation of the statues.3/4 of an A4 sheet, printed in black with names of clothes in red.Comment initialed J.G. 4/13white A4.details of ancient roman and greek clothing and origin of statues' names., john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, clothing, roman, greek, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper, Uncompleted Hercules Statue
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...How the Hercules Statue came to be incomplete.Why the Hercules statue is incomplete5 short points very likely written by John Garner. Nonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, hercules, incomplete, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - 1885 Marble Statue, Perseus Statue
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Acquired by the NGV and on loan to City of Ballarat from 1943.How Perseus came to be moved aroundinformation in 5 points (2 copies)nonemarble statue, john garner collection, garner, dr, perseus, statues, granari, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Stoddart and Thomson, Ballarat's Statuary
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Biographies of Stoddart and Thomson.Excellent thumbnail sketches of the 2 men.2 copies of a photocopy None and no date or reference.2 notable ballarat benefactors, ballarat's statuary, john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, stoddart, thomson, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Newspaper - The Statuary at the Botanic Gardens, Presentation of Statues to the Citizens of Ballarat
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Nineteenth century reports of the Unveiling of the Stoddart Statues in the BBG.Exactly what happened by a firsthand observer.10 pages of photocopied newspaper articles from 2 Ballarat newspapers1. The Courier, May 24, 1884. in pencil. Beginning of article dotted in green. 2. Courier, Monday, May 26,1884. 3 pages. p.2, 2 asterisks in biro.p.3, 1 asterisk in biro. 3. Courier, Monday, May 26, 1884. From the Ballarat Municipal Library, Sept. 2003. 1 asterisk in biro. 4.3pages.The Ballarat Star, May 26, 1884. 2names in biro, Sue McKeegan and Peter Mansfield. 5. The Ballarat Star, 26/5/84, p2. in biro, 2 copies. john garner collection, garner, dr, presentation, statues, citizens, 1884, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Interview with Bill GREVILLE by John Garner, 20 March 2007, Twenty-Two Years a Gardener in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Interview, 20 March 2007, Written account March 1985
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Interview taken by John Garner March 2007. (002a) Written document by Bill Greville March 1st 1985A very detailed account of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, their development and upkeep; the propagation of plants and personnel employed.17 white sheets of paper clearly typed.All visiblejohn garner collection, garner, dr, greville, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, bill greville, gardener, nursery man, tom toop, begonias, harry coulter, war service 1940-44, bill lindsay, zoo, the maze, the fernery, tom beaumont, statues, tilly thompson, gardens staff 1944. glasshouses. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Manager, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, City of Ballarat, Interview with Ian ROSSITER by John Garner, 26 May 2006
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Ian Rossiter, City of Ballarat, Manager of Strategy Development and Corporate Projects& Ballarat Botanical Gardens, interviewed by Doctor John Garner for the Friends of the Botanical Gardens Oral History Project.The interview is valuable in giving information and insights of the Manager of the Gardens over fourteen years.All visiblejohn garner collection, garner, rossiter, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, doctor, ian rossiter, horticulture, robert clark centre, fernery, prisoner of war memorial, sequoias, master plan, wetlands, curator's house, statues -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Director of Parks and Gardens, City of Ballarat, Interview with Bob WHITEHEAD by John Garner, 07 February 2007, 7th February 2007
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Bob Whitehead, Director of Parks & Gardens for the City of Ballarat. 1978-1989The interview is valuable in terms of the development of new techniques in the Gardens and the establishment of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.All visible. Clear grey and white photograph of Bob Whitehead, front page. 2nd front page coloured photograph of Bob Whitehead.None.john garner collection, garner, whitehead, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, doctor, horticulture, kevin heinze, melbourne city council, modern techniques, fernery, sequoias, conservatories, establishment of the friends of the ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - An Expert Explains, Guns in the Gardens - John's Jottings, July, 1949
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Historical information about the "Guns in the Gardens".George Prideaux joined the Victorian navy in 1897 and served as an armourer. He was able to provide expert information on the Guns in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens One page and a quarter in both accounts about the Guns in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and in an article for the Friends of the Gardens' newsletter.Nonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, guns, gardens, john's jottings, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, george prideaux, muzzle loading guns, cerberus., "big gun", "nelson" -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - City Father, George SMITH died 1896, Ballarat Star, 1st August 1896, page 4, 1 August, 1896
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...George Smith was a noted nurseryman and seedsman who founded the Royal Exotic Nurseries at Lake Wendouree. He gave technical advice in the laying out of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, the planting of street trees and in advancing numerous municipal works around Ballarat.George Smith advanced the interests of Ballarat and its inhabitants in numerous ways, especially in agriculture and horticulture. He was also instrumental in making Ballarat famous in the other Colonies as well as overseas. Three pages of photocopied newsprint in heavy black print. National Library of Australia reference number at the bottom of each pagejohn garner collection, garner, dr, smith, ballarat star, newspaper, 1896, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, george smith j.p., city father, baron von mueller, kew gardens, goldfields, city councillor, magistrate -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Sculptor, Responsible for the Reconstruction and Renovation of BBG Statues, INTERVIEW WITH MS JUDE SCHAHINGER, 5 December, 2006
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...FBBG Oral History Project. Important contributors to the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. Ms Jude Schahinger was responsible for the reconstruction and renovation statues within the Gardens.Statues are a significant part of the BBG heritage and Ms Jude Schahinger was important in preserving that heritage.6 pages of verbatim interview edited by John Garner, in bold, font 14. Page 7 Half of the page gives the history of the damage and repair of the Stoddart Statues.At the bottom of each page, "20061205 Schahinger Jude-INTERVIEW, fbbg oral history project, reconstruction and renovation of bbg statues. sculptor. restorer, vandalism of statues, interview by john garner. ms jude schahinger, condition of statues, methods of restoration of statues., doctor john garner, oral history, historical account of stoddart statues., john garner collection, garner, dr, schahinger, sculptor, restoration, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Statue Valuations, Insurance Valuations of Public Sculptures, fountains and Monuments for the City of Ballarat, 1994, 11 April, 1994, 9/5/94 and 2012
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Insurance valuations of public sculptures, fountains and monuments for the City of Ballarat: attention Ian Rossiter. (Town Clerk) valuations prepared by John Jones, Historian, Consultant, Valuer in Australian Art. Print--out contains valuations of the Statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens only and the criteria used for updating valuations. Unsigned though very likely written by John Garner.Important in knowing a valuation of each statue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 1994.2 faxes, 1. 1page only. 2.7 pages and 1 copy of 3 pages,(Prime Ministers' busts). 1 page print- out and a copy Fax 1. 11 April 1994. Fax 2. is water damaged. Printed across the top of this fax 94-05-09 11:20 Fax No 6622400. Two folder ring marks on the left hand of each page of the faxes. Fax 2 is signed John Jones on p.6. No marks on print-out. statue valuations, statues of prime ministers, john jones, valuer, city of ballarat, ian rossiter, valuation criteria, value of the statues in the ballarat botanical gardens. total value of ballarat statues in 1994. lists of ballarat statues, sculptors, dates of when the statues were made, marble, slate, granite, bronze, sandstone, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Charles Robert Rooney, Gardener, Son of Tom Rooney, Curator, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, p.1 Computer print-out - 21/11/2016. p3. 9/7/1915 p.4 11/4/1917. p.5. 22/10/1915
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Charles Robert Rooney was born 1894 and worked as a gardener at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens until joining the Army in July 1915, aged 21 years. Charles was recorded as "Killed in Action" on 26th November 1917. Charles was the son of Tom Rooney, curator at the gardens until 1914. Little is known of Charles Rooney's contribution to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, as he was only twenty-one when he enlisted and went to War and was reported "killed in action". All visible. 2 copies. Copy 1, 1 page and a quarter. Copy 2 half of page 1.p. 3. Enlistment form filled in longhand in black ink, with blue ink numbers superimposed and crossings out in red. p.4. Statement of Service form filled in longhand in black, blue and red ink. p.5. Will typed with "Soldiers' Pay section'" stamped and signed, top of the page.john garner collection, garner, dr, charles rooney, rooney, gardener, ww11, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, tom rooney, curators, first world war, war service. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
John LINGHAM's father, Stephen LINGHAM who died 23rd August 1909, Ballarat Star notices x 3
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...John LINGHAM's father, Stephen LINGHAM who died 23rd August 1909, Ballarat Star notices, personal, death and funeral transcriptions.john garner collection, garner, dr, stephen lingham, john lingham, lingham, ballarat star, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Renowned Landscape Gardener, Hugh LINAKER, Argus Newspaper, death notice, Tuesday 11 October 1938, page 2 - Transcription & Original
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Hugh LINAKER, born in Ballarat 1872 to Thomas & Catherine Linaker (nee Gibson). Hugh LINAKER, died 1938, death details in Argus Newspaper, Tuesday 11 October 1938, page 2.john garner collection, garner, dr, linaker, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, landscape gardener, gardener -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Tom Beaumont, Curator, (Superintendent) Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1947-1971. Founding member, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Thomas (Tom) BEAUMONT, Courier, Special Publication, December 1999 - research by Roy Mosman, 1999
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Article for December 1999 Ballarat Courier, about Tom Beaumont and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, researched by Roy Mosman and summary of article, November 1999.Tom Beaumont was pre-eminent amongst the Curators of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens as a grower and propagator of many plants, especially tuberous begonias and many trees to be found in the Gardens today. He achieved a national and international reputation and yet remained a humble man.All visibleAll visiblejohn garner collection, garner, beaumont, mosman, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, curator, superintendent, thomas toop, begonias, blackmore and langdon, begonia festivals, ballarat horticultural society -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - 150 Years of Service to the Ballarat Community, Ballarat Base Hospital - History, C. 2006
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Ballarat Base Hospital - History - 150 yearsAn informative brief history of the Ballarat Hospital over time. Doctor John Garner, as a medical doctor had strong associations with the Hospital over many years.2 A3 pages. First page has two black and white photographs of Ballarat Hospital, one large and one smaller with captions, left hand side of page. Second page, one sepia photograph with caption, right hand side of page.Nonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat base hospital, hospital, 150 years, history, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, ballarat hospital buildings, the queen victoria woman's ward -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Adam Lindsay Gordon, 2000-2017
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...01 gives a biography of Adam Lindsay Gordon. 02 provides a short history of the Cottage.Provides evidence of the Ballarat link with the famous poet, Adam Lindsay Gordon and with one of two historic cottages in the Gardens which is a popular tourist venue.3/4 of a page in point form of biographical information about Adam Lindsay Gordon (2copies) and 1/3 of a page in point form about his cottage. None.adam lindsay gordon, australian poet, gordon's residence in ballarat, biography of adam lindsay gordon, adam lindsay gordon cottage, cottages in the ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat crafts council, history of the adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat City Council Correspondence Outgoing, Queries Relating to Sculptures and Plaques in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1979-1997
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Ballarat City Council Correspondence Outgoing 1979-1997 from H.G. Wright, Assistant Town Clerk and I.C.Smith, acting CEO.The care with which queries from the general public were answered indicates the value placed on the statues by the Ballarat City Council and the need for repairs and acknowledgement of work done in the form of plaques.two pages. p.2 contains three lines. Transcription of John Garner's notes taken from Ballarat City Council correspondence, printed 20/1/ 2009None.ballarat city council correspondence outgoing. statues, fraser bust, thomas edward rooney, gough whitlam bust, plaques in the ballarat botanical gardens., restoration of statues in the gardens., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
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
... 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 - Thomas Stoddart 1828-1905, A Short Biography by Jennifer Burrell, 22/3/2010
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...A reasonably detailed account of Thomas Stoddart's life as of March, 2010.Thomas Stoddart was a generous benefactor who played a major role in "aesthetically enhancing [Ballarat's] colonial society."5 pages with black and white photos on pp.1,2,4 and photograph of new Stoddart plaque, p.5.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, thomas stoddart, stockbroker, miner, t.m.antcliffe, mining exchange, stoddart and binnie, ballarat art gallery, sporting clubs, ballarat philharmonic society, statues, james russell thomson, grave restoration, jennifer burrell -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart, Stockbroker, Mining Shareholders Index 1857-1886, Not given
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Clear evidence is given in this document of Stoddart's business activities.The Mining Shareholders Index indicates how Stoddart became a wealthy benefactor2 pages, 8 columns per page.Nonedoctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, thomas stoddart, stockbroker, statues, mining shareholders index, benefactor, stoddart and binnie, mining exchange, occupation, miner, john garner collection, gradens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Opening of the Zoo in the Gardens, Extracts from the Ballarat Courier, April 4th and 5th, 1917
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens.The Courier articles clearly show the importance of the opening of a Zoo in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens with the Premier of Victoria and other official visitors attending the opening ceremony.one page of transcribed extracts from the Courier, with some words highlighted in bold dated 16/2/2010.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, the opening of the zoo, the zoological gardens, birds and animals, mr ben jahn's bequest, northern gardens reserve, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch, b1868, Prime Ministers' Busts, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 5/4/2010
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...R.A. Crouch gave generously in the form of gifts and bequests to the Ballarat Art Gallery and the city of Ballarat. Perhaps his most significant gift were the first busts of Australian Prime Ministers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. His legacy, enabled the making of subsequent busts which came to form the Prime Ministers' Avenue.The Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens has taken on national significance over time and is seen as an important place to visit.One short paragraph and a coloured photograph of a Crouch family grave dated 5/4/2010Nonedoctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers avenue, richard armstrong crouch, politician, prime ministers' busts