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Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Hudribras, 1859
Book prize awarded to J J Chalmers for excellence in English, Geography and History. Awarded during R O McCoy's principalship 1864 - 1874. J Chalmers was Dux of College in 1870 but this prize was awarded in 1871 suggesting that he completed an extra year while awaiting university entrance. Social significance being one example of the prizes provided by R O McCoy as his own gift. From 1969 these prizes were obtained through special order in London and were uniformly bound in full calf with the College seal and motto embossed on the cover. (see Mein p.10)Full calf binding with raised bands and gold embossed printing on spine; decorative markings on spine, gold borders printed around front and back covers and decorative markings on edges of cover; marbled -edged pages; college crest embossed in gold on front cover.Book plate on verso of front cover: Ballarat College crest / 2nd PRIZE / English Geography & History / AWARDED TO / J J Chalmers / CHRISTMAS 1871 / R O McCOY, M A PRINCIPALj-j-chalmers, r-o-mccoy, ballarat-college, 1871, book-prize, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Wonders of the physical world: the glacier, the iceberg, the ice-field and the avalanche, 1875
Book prize awarded to Newton Wanliss for excellence in History by William Henderson Chair of Council. Newton subsequently donated the book back to the school for inclusion in the Weatherly LIbrary in 1937. Accession number 1812. The book was catalogued and call number 910.12 painted on spine. Socially significant item due to signature of William Henderson, founder of the school. Prizes were usually given in the name of the Headmaster. During Headmaster McCoy's time (1864 - 1874) the prizes were given in his name and at his expense. The school was between principals at Christmas 1876, hence the signature of William Henderson. Dark blue calf binding with gold borders to front and back covers, raised bands on spine with six compartments and gold title lettering; marbled endpapers; book plate on front cover verso; library plate on right endpaper; pages gilt-edged; black and white illustrations; left side of back endpaper missing; Book plate inside front cover; Ballarat College crest / 1st Prize for / History / AWARDED TO / N Wanliss / Xmas 1876 / W Henderson, Chairman. Book plate on right endpaper: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Mr Newton Wanliss 1937 newton-wanliss, william-henderson, 1876, book-prize, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The works of Lord Bacon, moral and historical
Book prize awarded to John Tanner for excellence in English. Maroon card binding with black detail to front and back covers; spine missing; crest and motto embossed in centre of front cover; marbled page edging and end pages; Book plate inside front cover: Ballarat College crest / English / First prize / Fourth form / Awarded to / J Tanner / Christmas 1884john-tanner, 1884, ballarat-college, book-prize, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Frederick Warne and Co, Half hours of English history: from James the first to Queen Victoria
Book prize awarded to John Tanner for excellence in Scripture in the third form; accompanying volume awarded as first prize for History in the third form (000096)Mid-brown calf binding with decorative black embossing on cover and spine; gilt title and publisher statements on spine and school crest on front cover; book plate on front cover verso; plain green endpapers; pages gilt-edged and sight foxing; black and white frontispiece;Book plate front cover verso: Ballarat College crest / Scripture / First prize / Third form / Awarded to / J Tanner / Christmas 1884john-tanner, ballarat-college, book-prize, 1884; scripture. history, first-prize -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Frederick Warne and Co, Half hours in English history: from the Roman period to the death of Elizabeth
Book prize awarded to John Tanner for excellence in History in the third form; accompanying volume awarded as First Prize for Scripture in the third form (000095)Mid-brown calf binding with decorative black embossing on cover and spine; gilt title and publisher statements on spine and school crest on front cover; book plate on front cover verso; plain green endpapers; pages gilt-edged and sight foxing; black and white frontispiece;Book plate in front cover verso: Ballarat College crest / History / First prize / Third form / Awarded to / J Tanner / Christmas 1884john-tanner, 1884, ballarat-college, first-prize, history, book-prize -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Samuel G. Green, The painters of Florence: from the thirteenth to tthe sixteenth century, 1914
Book prize awarded to Ralph Tanner (1921) for excellence in English in Form Vb; prize presented by Mrs R Crawford (possibly wife of Robert C Crawford, Dux of School 1881)The book plate notation that the prize was presented by Mrs R Crawford, presumably a member of the wider school community, has social significance. It gives evidence of the degree of social connectedness maintained by former students throughout their lifetime and that of their immediate family members. Red calf binding with gold embossing and borders to front and back covers; raised bands on spine with 6 compartments and gold title lettering and ornate decorations; marbled endpapers and page edges; book plate on front cover verso; school crest embossed on front cover; black and white illustrations and frontispiece;Book plate on front cover verso: Ballarat College and crest / Awarded to / R Tanner / Form Vb / Prize for English (?) / (Presented by Mrs R Crawford) / A S M Polson / Principal / Christmas 1918ralph-tanner, 1918, ballarat-college, r-crawford, book-prize, english, a-s-m-polson -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, John Bunyan, The pilgrim's progress and other works, c1890
Personal property of Miss Elinor Morcom, pianist and school piano teacher 1957 - 60, 66-70. Two volumes of the works of John Bunyan, including Pilgrim's Progress, The Holy War and To the Chief of Sinners beautifully illustrated with graved plates. Bound in half leather with gilt lettering and decoration; inter-leaved engraved plates and numerous in-text illustrations. With an engraved frontispiece and title page. Condition: The binding is generally tight and firm. The hinges are just starting but still generally firm. There is light browning and background foxing. Handwritten on flyleaf of volume one: E Morcom, 424 Creswick Road, Ballaratelinor-morcom, music-teacher, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Oxford University Press, The Holy Bible: containing the Old and New Testaments, c1896
Donated by Principal David Shepherd in 2012 as part of a dispersion of property following the death of his motherLeather bound with red page edges; poor condition; loose binding; front flyleaf unattached; sections of cover border missing;david-shepherd, holy-bible, 1896, 2012 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Mrs E Burrows, Tuppy; or, the autobiography of a donkey, 1868
Book prize awarded to T Boyd (enrolled 1873) for excellence in Writing by Principal F J Thomas in 1874. The book was donated to the school by Sheila (Campbell) Edwards who purchased it from a secondhand dealer in Melbourne.During these early times book prizes were ordered from London where they were specially bound and embossed with the College crest. F J Thomas had an illustrious career at Ballarat College. During his tenure as Principal it was discovered the BA after his name stoold for Bonn Academy (Germany) not, as may have been implied, Bachelor of Arts. Once discovered he left the State under 'not too dignified circumstances' as Mein records in the 1964 History of Ballarat College, p. 19. Light brown calf binding with gold borders to front and back covers; raised bands on spine with six compartments, gold lettering and decoration; school crest embossed on front cover; book plate inside front cover;black and white sketches on frontispiece and throughout book;Book plate inside front cover: Ballarat College crest / PRIZE / FOR / Writing / Awarded to / T Boyd / 1874 / F J THOMAS, B.A.PRINCIPALshelia-edwards, thomas-boyd, 1974, book-prize, ballarat-college, f-j-thomas -
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, Charles Lamb, Lamb's essays
Book prize awarded to Minnie Monteith for second class honours in her sixth form year. Minnie went on to obtain Dux of the school in the following year. Minnie was both Dux of the school and Head Prefect in her final year at CPLC. This book is signed by Principal Elspeth Carson who lead the inaugural year of Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College (previously Clarendon Ladies College). Dark blue calf bound book with school crest embossed on front cover; gold embossed title and decoration on front cover and spine; binding generally firm; some soiling and edge wear; gilt page edging and marbled end-pages; book plate inside front cover.Book plate inside front cover: Schhol crest / Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies' College / Ballarat / Form VIa / Prize 2nd in form / Second class honours / Awarded to / Minnie Monteith / E Carson / Principal / December 1920minnie-monteith, elspeth carson, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, 1920, book-prize, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The poetical works of John Keats, 1917
Book prize awarded to Minnie Monteith for excellence in Violin by Elspeth Carson in 1920. Book donated to the school by Minnie's nephew R H McCarthy of WA in 2013. Minnie went on to achieve Dux of the school during her final year (1921). She also held the role of Head Prefect in 1921. The book prize was provided by Miss Refisch (possibly S Rehfisch who entered the school in 1902.)Minnie was both Dux of the school and Head Prefect in her final year at CPLC. This book is signed by Principal Elspeth Carson who lead the inaugural year of Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College (previously Clarendon Ladies College).Dark green padded and textured calf binding with gold printing on front cover and spine; gold detail to inside edge of cover; marbled end-pages and gilt edge; hinges generally firm; book plate inside front cover; quote from Psyche handwritten on verso of frontispiece; Book plate inside front cover: school crest / Clarendon presbyterain / ladies' College / Ballarat / Form VIa / Prize Special - Violin / Gift of Miss Rehfisch / Awarded to / Minnie Monteith / E Carson / Principal / December 1920minnie-monteith, elspeth-carson, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college. 1920, rehfisch, book-prize, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book prize, Poems of Robert Browning, 1919
Book prize awarded to Minnie Monteith for excellence in Violin by Elspeth Carson in 1921. Book donated to the school by Minnie's nephew R H McCarthy of WA in 2013. Minnie also achieved Dux of the school in 1921 and held the role of Head Prefect in 1921. The book prize was provided by Miss Refisch (possibly S Rehfisch who entered the school in 1902.) This book also displays the crest of the Presbyterian Book Room embossed onto its front cover. Minnie was both Dux of the school and Head Prefect in her final year (1921) at CPLC. This book is signed by Principal Elspeth Carson who lead the inaugural year of Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College (previously Clarendon Ladies College). Dark green padded and textured calf binding with gold printing and decoration on spine; embossed school crest and bookroom crest on front cover; gold detail to inside edge of cover; marbled end-pages and gilt edge; hinges loose; book plate inside front cover; Book plate inside front cover: school crest / Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies' College / Ballarat / Form VII / Prize Special / Violin / Awarded to / Minnie Monteith / E Carson / Principal / December 1921 / Gift of Miss Rehfisch / minnie-monteith, elspeth-carson, rehfisch, 1921, book-prize, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, presbyterian-book-room, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The poetical works of Robert Burns, 1921
Memorial Prize awarded to former CPLC student Minnie Monteith (Dux of school and Head Prefect 1921) by the Melbourne Shakespeare Society for excellence in the 1922 society examination. Item provides intriguing detail to Minnie's academic pursuits following her years of schooling at Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies' CollegeDark blue padded and textured calf binding with gold printing and borders on front cover and spine; gold detail to inside edge of cover; marbled end-pages and gilt edge; hinges generally firm; book plate inside front cover; two pages of handwritten notes included in volume;Book plate inside front cover: Crest of the Melbourne Shakespeare Society / Examination 1922 / E Toynbee Stevens Memorial Prize / Awarded to / Minnie Monteith / Signed by President Long and Secretary Daleyminnie-monteith, melbourne-shakespeare-society, e-toynbee-stevens, book-prize, 1922, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The poetical works of Longfellow, 1921
Memorial Prize awarded to former CPLC student Minnie Monteith (Dux of school and Head Prefect 1921) by the Melbourne Shakespeare Society for excellence in the 1923 society examination. Item provides intriguing detail to Minnie's academic pursuits following her years of schooling at Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies' College Black, padded and textured calf binding with gold printing on front cover and spine; gold detail to inside edge of cover; marbled end-pages and gilt edge; hinges generally firm; book plate inside front cover; Book plate inside front cover: Crest of the Melbourne Shakespeare Society / Examination 1923 / The Toynbee Stevens Prize / Awarded to / Miss M Monteith / Signed by President Long and Secretary Daley minnie-monteith, melbourne-shakespeare-society, e-toynbee-stevens, book-prize, 1923, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Half-hours with the best authors in four volumes
Four volume set awarded to Catharine S Procter in 1879 as Dux of Ballarat College (girls school). Catharine was 16 when she received this prize. During 1877 - 1891 Ballarat College accepted enrolments from female students. The school holds the original register of this period and notes that Catharine Procter entered the school in 1878 when she was 15. Further detail regarding Catherine proctor has been supplied to the school by researcher Nicola Cousen.Set of four volumes half-calf bound and marbled card covers; school crested printed in gold on front cover; raised bands on spine with six compartments; gold lettering and decorations on spine; marbled end pages and edges; binding generally tight but hinges broken in fourth volume; Inside front cover of all books: Ballarat College crest / Dux Prize / Form / Awarded to / Catharine S Procter / Christmas 1879catharine-s-procter, ballarat-college, 1879, dux -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Gall & Inglis, The poetical works of Edward Young
Prize awarded to George G Morrison (birthdate 3/2/1862) for excellence in Algebra and Geometry in the first form; George entered the school 23/8/1877 and left less than a year later on 1/7/1878.Very early example of an academic prize awarded by Principal John Garbutt (1877 - 1909). no date of publication but c1866, xxiv + 502 pages, bound in elaborate embossed maroon cloth binding, with lacquered illustration and college crest in gilt on front cover, decorated spine; in very poor condition through mould and wear; illustrated with steel engravings, each page of text with red lines at margins, all edges giltBook plate inside front cover: Ballarat College crest / Algebra and geometry / First form / First PRIZE / Awarded to / G Morrison / CHRISTMAS 1877 / JOHN GARBUTT, M A PRINCIPALgeorge-g-morrison, ballarat-college, john-garbutt, 1877, book-prize -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Robert Routledge, Discoveries and inventions of the nineteenth century, 1877
Awarded to Robert Crawford for excellence in French at the Third form; Robert (BD 14/3/1865) entered the school on 9/7/1878 and left 31/12/1881. He was Dux of Ballarat College 1881. Four generations of descendants have attended the school. Green cloth cover with ornate gilt decorations and black pictorials on cover and spine; gilt edges; binding breaking but overall fair condition; black and white illustrations throughout; Book plate inside front cover; Ballarat College crest / French / Third from / First PRIZE / Awarded to / R Crawford / CHRISTMAS 1878 / JOHN GARBUTT M A PRINCIPALrobert-crawford, 1878, ballarat-college, john-garbutt, book-prize, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Homeri Ilias: Tome I & II, 1839
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
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, If, & what? Lectures on Theism by W. Henderson, Ballarat, 1882
This book was authored by Rev William Henderson, founder of Ballarat College. It was donated to the College by Keith Hofmaier (PY1944) who had received it from Rev Sid A Goddard, former Ballarat College and Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College council member and chair. The book affirms the strong theological convictions, training and qualifications of the school's founder. The book is accompanied by two letters. The first from Sid Goddard on the occasion of his presentation of the book to St Andrews Kirk. The second from Keith Hofmaier advising the inclusion of the book among the 'meagre collection of Henderson relics at the college'. Book has social significance for the college community because of its association with both William Henderson and Sid Goddard. Black binding with gold lettering on cover' damaged spine;green endpapers; various letter included; Gummed label fixed inside front cover: Edward Ford MAsid-a-goddard, william-henderson, keith-hofmaier, 1992, theology, ballarat-college, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Those holy fields, Prior to the book prize presented on Christmas, 1878
This book was awarded to Mary Annie Frances Proctor in 1878 for first prize in needlework in the third form. Mary, (D.O.B. 5/8/1860), entered the Ballarat College with her sister, Catherine, on the 23rd January, 1878. They resided at 83 Windemere Street South. Mary left the school in Christmas of 1878. Catherine left the Christmas of 1879.During 1877 - 1891 Ballarat College accepted enrolments from female students. The school holds the original register of this period and notes that Mary Proctor entered the school in 1878 when she was 14. Historic significance for its connection with one of the few female students of Ballarat College prior to 1900 and its expression of the value of classical education of its time.Green cloth cover with ornate gilt decorations and black pictorials on cover and spine; gilt edges; binding breaking but overall fair condition; black and white illustrations throughout; 223 p.Book plate inside front cover: school crest/Needlework/third form/first prize,/Awarded to/Mary Proctor/CHRISTMAS, 1878.mary-annie-frances-proctor, 1878, girls-school. -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, French pictures, Prior to the book prize presented on Christmas, 1878
This book was awarded to John Thomas Good for first prize in English in the fifth form. John enrolled at Ballarat College in April of 1878 at the age of 12. Parent/Guardian listed in the register is Mrs. H.J.Murch.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Green cloth cover with ornate gilt decorations and black pictorials on cover and spine; gilt edges; binding breaking but overall fair condition; black and white illustrations throughout; college crest on back cover, 212 p.Book plate inside front cover: college crest/ English/ Fifth form/ First prize/ Awarded to/ J.T.Good/ CHRISTMAS, 1878.john-thomas-good, ballarat-college, 1878, mrs-h-j-murch. -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Memoirs of the court of England
Donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library in 1952 by former student William (Bill) Jeffrey Bainbridge Elliot House | Head prefect | School Captain 1948 | Magazine editorRed cloth bound book with gold lettering on cover; black library binding around spine. call number fixed to base of spine and white lettering.Inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College / Library / PRESENTED BY / W Bainbridge 1952 etcweatherly-library, ballarat-college, william-j-bainbridge, 1939 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
book, The Search for the SYDNEY, 2009
Hard cover binding, printed on heavy gloss,,,264 pagesBook written by David L Mearns On the 19th November 1941 a battle unprecedented in the.annals of naval warfare took place in the Indian Ocean This book is dedicated to the memory of the 645 men from HMAS SYDNEY and 79 men from HSK Kormoran who perished as a result. It took two generations before Sydney's resting place was found and her crew laid to rest -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book - RAAF Tutorial lessons, Instructional Course for Air Crew Reservists (Mathematics and Physics) Lessons 1 to 21, c 1940
Beige cover with blue fabric bindingnon-fictionmathematics and physics -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Text book for trainee navigators, Standard Notebook for Initial Training Schools
Foolscap size, buff coloured cardboard cover, with printed paper pages and string binding.For Official Use Only. R.A.A.F Publication No 15 (Latest Edition, August 1942) ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE STANDARD NOTEBOOK FOR INITIAL TRAINING SCHOOLS.training manual, bertram, navigator, text book -
Bendigo Military Museum
Journal - Cartographic Mapping Precis - WO2 R C Andrews Mapping Precis Folder, Circa 1960
This is a compilation of Precis about cartographic mapping procedures to produce a map, compiled by WOII RC Andrews, Technical Warrant Officer Cartographic Squadron, retired 1975.Book with 2 x "chicago" screws, cardboard cover- brown, green cloth tape along binding edge"WO II R. C. ANDREWS PRECIS FOLDER"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Royal Australian Survey Corps - Annual Report 1990/91, Royal Australian Survey Corps, Late 1991
Annual Report detailing the status of Australian mapping, charting and geodesy for the period 1 Jul 90 - 30 Jun 91A4 soft covered book, glossy paper pages and plastic pockets containing maps. Plastic ring bindingTop right hand corner "2IC Tech WO"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - MANUAL, Dept of Veteran's Affairs, "Story Writing and Art Project 1986", 1986
Owner and donor details - see Cat. No. 5836.3. The idea was to provide ex -service men and women in hospital with a form of occupational activity.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, pink colour, black print on front cover. Illustrated with square with geometric shapes. Facsimile document. 107 pages - cut, plain white paper. Illustrated - colour artwork, black and white posters. Binding - plastic binding comb.books, military history, veteran's affairs, story writing, art