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Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Dumpy Level, 05/1950
Used for surveying classes at the Ballarat School of Mines.Telescope with cross hairs and stoidia wites. Internal focussing. Vertical tilt adjusted with vernier mocrometer screw mirror lid longitudinal bubble level. Pea bubble level on plate. Housed in wooden storage carry box. Fits tripod cat. no. 4118Serial number 67543 On box lid in white paing "L 6". In yellow paing "59". Inside box lid - Manufacturers label; grades table label, calibration label reading "instrument No 67 543, date 13.5.50" (ink faded) constant: +0.19 ft"dumpy, level, surveying, scientific instrument, e.r. watts & son ltd, ballarat school of mines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, K.H. Fraenkel, Manual on Rock Blasting Vol 2, 1953
School of Mines and Industries is a predecessor of Federation UniversityThe School of Mines and Industry Ballarat was established as a school to teach about mining in 1870, this book would have been a good example of the information taught at the school.Manual in a hard covered ring binder. The manual is written in English and Swedish. Includes illustrations.rock blasting, mining, compressed air supply, compressor plants, rock drills, explosives, electrical firing, short delay blasting, ventilation -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Object, Scales
Used at Ballarat School of Mines / University of Ballarat2 pound weigh scale; yellow gold gunmetal base, brass pans. Black pointer indicates balance."AVERY" and "TO WEIGH 2LB MADE IN ENGLAND".scales, brass, avery, england, weight, weigh, ballarat school of mines, university of ballarat, school of business, office equipment -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, 1 Letter from A.W. Lynch requesting a Leave of Absence. .2 Reply to A.W. Lynch from F.E. Ferguson, 31st May 1949
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation University.1 Letter from A.W. Lynch requesting a Leave of Absence. due to an overseas trip. .2 Reply to A.W. Lynch from F.E. Ferguson advising that he will take it to the next School Council Meeting.ballarat school of mines, a.w. lynch, f.e. ferguson, correspondence, i & r morley pty ltd, leave of absence -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, 1 Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia .2 Reply to Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia, 1 14th September 1949, .2 19th September 1949
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation University.1 letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia asking for confirmation of information regarding Mr Ronald Thomas Spence. .2 Reply to The Institute of Engineers, Australia confirming the information. from R.W. Richardsballarat school of mines, institute of engineers australia, w.e. ball, r.w. richards, ronald thomas spence, correspondence -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, C.H.D. Harper, Secretary, Institute of Engineering, Australia, Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia, 10th October 1949
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityLetter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia regarding the Sixth Engineering Drawing Competition. ballarat school of mines, institute of engineers australia, sixth engineering drawing competition, correspondence, c.h.d. harper -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, 1 Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia .2 Reply to Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia, 1 14th January 1949, .2 19th January 1949
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation University.1 letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia asking for confirmation of information regarding Mr Herbert Charles Jones. .2 Reply to The Institute of Engineers, Australia confirming the information. from R.W. Richardsballarat school of mines, institute of engineers australia, w.e. ball, r.w. richards, herbert charles jones, correspondence -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, 1 Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia .2 Reply to Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia, January/February and May 1949
Ballarat School of Mines was a predecessor of Federation University. .1 Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia requiring conformation of information regarding Alfred Thomas Henry Adams. .2 Reply to Letter from The Institute of Engineers, Australia confirming informationthe institute of electrical engineers, school of mines ballarat, w.k. brasher, r.w. richards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Letters Regarding Mr John Skuja, 1954
Ballarat School of Mines was a predecessor of Federation University.1 & .2 Letter of recommendation from Principal R.W. Richards for John Skuja including student results that were available at the time. .3 Letter from F.E. Ferguson pertaining to John Skuja accepting Australian Citizenship.ballarat school of mines, f.e. ferguson, r.w. richards, john skuja, letter of recommendation, australian citizenship, results, alumni -
Federation University Historical Collection
Print - Image, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, c1953, 1953
School of Mines Ballarat Botanical Gardens print.A page torn out of 1953 Prospectus, with black and white printed image showing rear of administration building and SMB Gardens.smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, smb botanical gardens, smb administration building, botanical gardens, prospectus, a building -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - correspondence, Letter to Charles B. Herbertson from L. Austin, 1915
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation University.Letter written to Charles B. Herbertson of North Brighton informing him that he has been selected to succeed Mr A.M. Lilburne as Master of the Technical Art School, Ballarat charles b. herbertson, herbertson, master of technical art school, correspondence, letter, lancelot austin -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Receipts - Blank, Three blank receipts for apparatus from Ballarat School of Mines
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityThree blank receipts for a deposit on Apparatus for Practical Work in Chemistry, receipts are number 1 to 3. ballarat school of mines, receipt, apparatus receipts, chemistry, three receipts, blank receipts -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - digital, Arthur Elton Tandy
Arthur Tandy studied at the Ballarat School of Minestandy, arthur tandy, arthur elton tandy, tunnelling, world war one, australian mining corps, ballarat school of mines, world war -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph (item) - Digital Image
Clear Creek Tin Mine, c.1931mines, mining, tin, tin mining, steam, engine, men, miners, machinery, clear creek, el dorado, eldorado -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell School of Mines' laboratory 1902
Stawell School of Mines Laboratory taken in 1902stawell education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, R.W. Richards, Education Department Victoria to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1953
Correspondence between D.H. Wheeler of the Victorian Education Department and Richard W. Richards, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines. The correspondence related to classes at the Creswick Forestry School.ballarat school of mines, letterhead, victorian education department, d.h. wheeler, r.w. richards, dick richards, creswick forestry school -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photo, Two Ballarat School of Mines students, c1964, 01/08/1966
A black and white photograph of two Ballarat School of Mines Metallurgy students on the Ballarat Technical Art School Steps.. Left to right: Geoff Bell, Frank Fleming.ballarat school of mines, student activities, geoff bell, frank fleming, metallurgy -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Lifes Handicap
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Lifes Handicap Author: Rudyard Kipling Publisher: MacMillan & Co Ltd Date: 1948 Further Information: Life's Handicap being Stories of mine own peopleThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC KIP Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, lifes handicap, rudyard kipling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Image - black and white, Ballarat School of Mines, Ballarat School of Mines Magazine Committee, 1905
SMB Magazine Committee, 1905. Standing : Edgar J. McConnon (Mining Engineering); C. Macginnis (Hon. Treasurer); S. Hepburn (Hon. Treasurer); G. Evans (Metallurgy); William Figgis (Geology & Sports Editor); J. Grant (Electricity); G.V. Anderson (Chemistry). Sitting L-R: H. Eklund (Metalurgy), N. Buley (Business Manager); J.R. Reid (Editor), J. Adam (Editor); P. Pratt (Sports)(Cat.No.5754) According to the report on the Students' Annual Re-Union, 1905, (p. 13) "The annual smoke-night and presentation of prizes won at the sports took place at Craig's Hotel on May 14th. Although the attendance was not as large as on former occasions, the function passed off very successfully, under the presidency of Professor A. Mica Smith, who was supported by Mr. F. J. Martell, and several members of the staff, including Professor G. J. Dawbarn, Mr. H. R. Murphy and Mr. E. J. McConnon. Mr. E. McConnon gave a rollicking rendition of "The Three Jolly Smiths" during the night. E. J. A. McConnon was a sub-editor, along with W. Figgis, G. Evans, H. Eklund, V. G. Anderson, J. Grant, P. Pratt and L. Seward. J. A. Reid and J. Adam were editors of the magazine, while C. McGennis was treasurer and N. Buley the business manager. The Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine was published about the middle of each term. Subscriptions were two shillings per year or two shillings and threepence posted. A single copy was sixpence. Scan of image of the committee and officers of the "Students Magazine" Ballarat School of Mines, showing 5 men sitting and 7 men standing. All men are wearing hats. smb magazine committee, smb, ballarat school of mines, mcconnon, macginnis, s. hepburn, evans, figgis, grant, anderson, eklund, buley, reid, j. adam, pratt, gln evans, h. r. murphy, e. j. mcconnon., f. j. martell, william figgis, j. grant, g.v. anderson, p. pratt, j.r. reid, n. buley, h. eklund, alfred mica smith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Students at the R.A.A.F. Station, 1961
The RAAF retained the Ballarat airfield as its Radio School until 1961. The then-Shire of Ballarat negotiated with the Department of Interior to become the civil operator of the airfield and sought the maintenance on site of the hangars and other structures, however a majority of the P Huts were sold by the Commonwealth. (Wikipedia) Sir William Hudson was a New Zealand-born engineer who headed construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme for hydroelectricity and irrigation in Australia from 1949 to 1967, when he reluctantly retired at 71. The scheme was completed in 1974, under budget and before time. (Wikipedia)A car with the registration plates HFP949 is stopped by a number of male students from the Ballarat School of Mines. It is a reception for Sir William Hudson at the RAAF station (Ballarat airport). Verso: R.A.A.F. Station 1961. See Magazine Reception for Sir William Hudson Visit. ballarat school of mines, raaf, ballarat airport, students, william hudson, sir william hudson, raaf bas, student activity -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, William H. Rees, Correspondence on Ballarat Centenary Celebrations Letterhead, 1938, 30/03/1938
Ballarat celebrated its centenary in 1938. Typed letter on Ballarat Centenary Celebrations Letterhead to A.F. Heseltine of the Ballarat School of Mines. The letter is signed by William H. Rees. The letterhead lists the centenary events. ballarat, ballarat centenary, ballarat centenary pageant, william h. rees, j.h. trekardo, h. brann, aborigines, aboriginal, museum -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Ballarat Junior Technical School Plan - Ballarat Gaol Reserve, 1934
Coloured plan of the Ballarat Junior Technical School and where is was situated in relation to the Ballarat Gaol and its walls, and the Ballarat School of MInes grounds, battery and tennis courts.ballarat gaol, ballarat gaol reserve, ballarat junior technical school, plans, dodge ball court, ballarat school of mines battery, model mine, ballarat school of mines model mine, ballarat junior technical school rifle range, ballarat junior technical school cricket pitch, ballarat junior technical school tennis court, rifle range, albert street, grant street, mining battery, tennis court, ballarat gaol wall, bicycle shed, ballarat school of mines mining battery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Ledger, Ballarat School of Mines Council Minute Book, 1880-1883
Hardcovered quater leather bound minute boook with handwritten minutes relating to the Ballarat School of Mines Council. The minutes include: 1880 - Ballarat Gaol Reserve Proclaimedballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, minutes, ballarat school of mines council, shells, ballarat gaol reserve, ferdinand krause shell collection, eugene von guerard shell collection, william barnard, william barnard resignation, smb patent grinder -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Paul Mensch, Miriam Gould and Pat Guy observe a pot
Two women look at a ceramic pot in the M.B. John Building at the Ballarat School of Mines. They are Miriam Gould and Pat Guy, the donor of the Adrienne Guy Award.12ceramics, pottery, adrienne guy award, miriam gould, pat guy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat University College Proposal for Recognition as a University, 1993, 07/1993
In 1889 an affiliation agreement was signed between the University of Melbourne and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, with Ballarat University College commencing on 01 January 1990. In December 1992 Ballarat University College proposed to the Minister for Tertiary Education that it be recognised as a University. The University of Ballarat was established in 1994. Blue A4 report including future directions and recommendations. The appendices include the affiliation agreement between Ballarat University College and the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Limited.strategic plan, university, ballarat university college, recognition of universities, tertiary education in ballarat, tafe, ballarat school of mines, merger, affiliation agreement, haddon storey, robert h.t. smith, university of ballarat establishment -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Science Building and Workshops Extension, 1912-13, 1912-1913
The Science Building and Workshops were built by J. and W. Souter in 1913.Documents relating to the building extensions to the Ballara SChool of Mines Science building and workshops. Includes correspondence from the Victorian Education Department and progress payments on both projects. ballarat school of mines, science building, workshops, j. souter, w. souter, j. & w. souter, h. armour, hugh armour -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, R.W. Richards, Dick Richards to Jack Barker, 1972
Two letters on Dick Richards letterhead to Ballarat School of Mines Principal Jack Barker. The letters are in response to Richard W. Richards being awarded the George Cross.r.w. richards, dick richards, point lonsdale, e.j. barker, jack barker, george cross medal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Ledger, Ballarat School of Mines Museum Register of Donations, 1887-1891
Leather covered ledger with thin copies of handwritten details relating to donations to the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. The book has been written by curator Ferdinand Krause.ballarat school of mines museum, curator's donation book, museum donations, james oddie, ferdinand krause, rivett henry bland, w.h. bacchus, w. corbould, a. doepel, c. flude, j. fussell, m. gould and co, hugh gray, w. little, w. lapslau, r. menz, madame berry mine, r.m. sergeant, d.w. spence, willaim bramwell withers, m. zwar, moonta, william corbould, william little -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 1., March 1901, 03/1901
Grey soft covered magazine on 11 pages. Contents include: Testing Explosives, Inverell, Drawing Instruments, annual examinations, New Students, Coolgardie Mines Bonnievale.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines students' magazine, explosices, drawing instruments, coolgardie, bonnievale, inverell, f.c. futter, l.c. alford, a. harris, w.j. meldrum, h. kingbury, j. dickinson, m. dobie, victor fleming, f.l. cooper, w. playfor, nash, c. elliott, a. mcburney, j. mcfarlane, c.w. whyte, r. stewart, d. lilley, r. inglis, j. vincent, s.g. adamson, f,c, ross, a. roy, kerr grant, a.b. reid, vial, c.l. nash, alf johnston, boer war, gilbert mcintyre, w. cairncross, t.f. fleeetwood, j.a. reid, h.l. giles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat University College Proposal for Recognition as a University, 1993
Green A4 report including future directions and recommendations. The appendices include the affiliation acreegment between Ballarat University College and the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Limited.strategic plan, university, ballarat university college, recognition of universities, tertiary education in ballarat, tafe, ballarat school of mines, merger, affiliation agreement