Mrs Strange has captured the Gardens looking their leafy best, probably early Autumn, in this slide featuring colourful garden seating once a feature of the Gardens. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.botanical gardens, lake wendouree, statuary pavillion, william wallace statue, garden furniture

An interesting night exposure. Unfortunately it is not known what event these fireworks were supporting. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.fireworks, lake wendouree

A view from the "Fairyland" area of the Wendouree Lake showing Mount Warrenheip in the background. Lake Wendouree is often considered the soul of Ballarat according to advertisements from the early 1900's saying "Sydney may have it's Harbour, Melbourne, it's bay but Ballarat has Lake Wendouree." This may have been Mrs.Strange's favorite spot to photograph the Lake, another image in this series captures the same area in a different mood. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.lake wendouree

Steamer landing wharf on the western side of Lake Wendouree.lake wendouree, steamer

The Paddle Steamer Shed was located on the eastern side of Lake Wendouree.lake wendouree, paddle steamer, boat shed, building

Thomas Gill Boat Builder and Golden Steamer Boat Shed. thomas gill, golden steamer, boat sheds, lake wendouree, commerical, manufacturing

Ian Wilson astride the cannon during the Cannon Centenary Celebrations at View Point, Lake Wendouree in 1938. Lollipop tiered light poles lit up red, green and yellow lights.garden, celebrations, cannon, view point, lake wendouree, centenary, ian wilson

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The jetty and boatshed are no longer standing but the fountain is still operational. This location is on the south east corner of the lake.vehicle, building, recreation, lake wendouree, fountain

People play tennis on the courts at 'Raasay'. Lake Wendouree is in the background.raasay, ballarat, tennis, lake wendouree, sport, recreation

Boat race held on Foundation Day. One of the yachts is the Accrospire 2 sailed by W. Wheeler, Bevan John and Bill Allen.yachts, boat, lake wendouree, foundation day, accrospire 2, w. wheeler, bevan john, bill allen, ballarat

The Lake View Hotel is located on Wendouree Parade. The proprietor was R. Taylor. The advertisement also shows the hire of sailing and rowing boats. lake view hotel, wendouree parade, r. taylor, advertising, boatshed, vehicle, boats, ballarat

Appears to be a full scale replica of the Endeavour sailing on Lake Wendouree.endeavour, lake wendouree, vehicle, ship

Shows crew in 4 racing shell. One of the rowers is Ted Morgan.lake wendouree, rowing regatta, sport, people

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Evening Shadows, Fairy Land, Lake Wendoureefairy land, lake wendouree, boating, vehicle, people

The last day on the lake for the Enterprise.paddle steamer, enterprise, lake wendouree, vehicle, public

In the background is the Redemptorist Monastery.boat shed, lake wendouree, redemptorist monastery, building, vehicle, garden

The Gill children are on the upstairs veranda. J. Allen's horse drawn omnibus, plied their trade between the Lake and Victoria Street.lake view hotel, j. allen, building, hotel, vehicle

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Valentine Series 1650the point, lake wendouree, public

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15+ people in a wagon drawn by 4 horses appear to be preparing to participate in a procession. Note the drum and banner.lake wendouree, gardens, vehicle, persons, costume

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Chuck Photo series.boat harbour, lake wendouree, public, boats

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Boat Builders, Sailing and Rowing Boat Hire. All Kinds of Bait. Plates 291 & 292.r. taylor, lake wendouree, boat shed, lake view hotel, buildings, commerical, hotel

Photograph of the Lord Roberts boat on Lake Wendouree at a location known as Fairylandlake wendouree, fairyland, lord roberts