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Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "Malmsbury Township, Daffodil Plantation", Malmsbury c1991
Associated with - "M.H.S., M.A.A." Buildings - Taken From Barker St -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - HARCOURT : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 23-3-10
Map. County of Bendigo, County of Talbot, Sutton Grange, Ravenswood, Walmer, Faraday, Castlemaine, Axe Creek, Barkers Creek, Melbourne to Echuca Railway, Victorian Water Supply in Connection with Barkers Creek Reservoir. Victorian Water Supply Reserve, Mt. Alexander State Forest. Three areas reserved for Sericulture (Silkworms). Photo-Lithographed at the Dept. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by T.F. McGauran 23-3-10. Price 1/-. (number 101 in map cupboard 1)T.F. McGauranmap, bendigo, harcourt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph (black & white), Four Principals of the Ballarat School of Mines, June 1983
This photograph was taken at the presentation of a bust of Dick Richards to the Ballarat School of Mines. Dick Richards joined the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) in 1914, and soon afterwards was granted leave to join an expedition to Antartica. In 1915 he sailed from Australia with the Antartic Exploraton Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton. Dick Richards was the physicist and sled manager for Shackleton's Ross Sea Party - with the task to meet Shackleton on the other side of the continent. When Shackleton planned his transcontinental crossing he decided to use supply depots as loads of supplies were too heavy to pull. The depots would enable Shackleton's party to carry just enough to reach the Pole, relying on the depots which were to be left by the Aurora's crew every 60 miles, stowed in 2 sledge journeys in 1915 and 1916. Dick Richards spent 3 freezing years in Antarctica between 1914 and 1917. Travelling south with Sir Ernest Shackleton Richards' worst experience was when his ship Aurora, tethered offshore, was blown away in a gale leaving Richards marooned for two years with nine other men on the ice floe. The Ross Sea Party arrived in McMurdo Sound aboard the Aurora in January 1915. The going was tough on the sledging trips as the sledges were overloaded. Temperatures were as low as minus 68F. In June 1916 the party crossed on foot to Cape Evans, occupied Scott's Hut (from his Terra Nova Expedition, erected in January 1911) in May 1915, for two months. On 10 January 1917 Richards was hunting for seals when he saw a ship on the horizon. It was 'The Aurora'. Picking up the relieved survivors 'The Aurora' arrived in New Zealand on 9 February 1917 to a hero's welcome. Joyce, Wild, Hayward and Richards later won the Albert Medal for their heroic devotion to duty. Later an inlet on the Antartic continent was named after Richards. Dick Richards wrote the following years after the ordeal "To me no undertaking carried through to conclusion is for nothing. And so I don't think of our struggle as futile. It was something the human spirit accomplished." After returning to Australia Dick Richards resumed his work at SMB as Lecturer in Physics and Mathematics, and developed many pieces of experimental equipment. During World War Two he acted as a scientific adviser in the production of optical apparatus in Australia. In 1946 he was appointed Principal and twelve years later he retired after a total of 44 years service. Dick Richards has been honoured through the naming of a Ballarat School of Mines prize - The R.W. Richards Medal. This medal later became a University of Ballarat prize. It has been awarded annually since 1959 to the Bachelor of Applied Science graduate considered to have achieved the most outstanding academic performance of their course. The award was was introduced to commemerate the long years of service to tertiary education in Ballarat by Mr Richards. See http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/is/library/collections/art_history/honour-roll/honourroll_Richards,Dick.shtmlBlack and white photograph featuring 4 men who had serves as Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines. Left to Right: E.J. (Jack) Barker, Peter Shiells, Richard W. Richards, Graham Beanland.ballarat school of mines, dick richards, antarctica, ernest shackleton -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Opening of the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, 2010, 2010
Photograph taken at the launch of the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre at the University of Ballarat Library (now Federation University). L-R: E.J. (Jack) Barker, Vice-Chancellor David Battersby, Professor Geoffrey Blaineygeoffrey blainey research centre, e.j. barker library, federation university mt helen library, david battersby, geoffrey blainey, e.j. barker, jack barker -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Mount Helen Campus view of the Big Tree from the Library
Black and white image of the walkway between the E.J. Barker Library (L Building) and E Building. The tree in the distance is the tree of Knowledge, and the small wall near the walkway is a pond which has been removed. mount helen, mount helen campus, tree of knowledge, walkway, library, pond -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Phillip Law, Joint Campus Planning for Tertiary Institutions at Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong, 1973, 1973
The documents relate to changes within teacher training institution. At Ballarat, this involved the move of the Ballarat Teachers' College to the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (Mount Helen Campus) and the rename of the campus to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Later this became a campus of Federation University Australia.Correspondence between the Hon. L.H.S. Thompson, M.L.A. (Minister of Education) and Phil G. Law, Vice-President of the Victoria Institute of Colleges. Jack Barker, Principal of the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, was CCed into the correspondence.victoria institute of colleges, mount helen campus, e.j. barker, jack barker, phillip law, lindsay thompson, ballarat institite of advanced education, ballarat college of advanced education, r.w. birrell, e. szomanski, a. buchanan, fourth university -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Blazer Pocket, Thirtyniner's Association
Blazer worn by Walter Emerson Barker VX995 who served in Tobruk Navy blue blazer pocket vith the embroidered crest of the " Thirty Niners Assoc."Thirty Niners Assoc 1939tobruk, thirty niners association, walter emerson barker -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Valentine Vox
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. Valentine Vox Author: Henry Cockton Publisher: George Routledge & Sons Date: 1854 Further Information: The Life and Adventures of Valentine Fox. The Ventriloquist The label on the spine cover with typed text R.H. 823 COC The front pastedown paper has the name M Barker, 206 Napier La.., Fitzroy written in pencil Flypaper has the name M. Barker written in pencil Inside front, loose endpaper has the name Mrs. Gannson, Williamstown written in pencil. 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, valentine vox, henry cockton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1893 LETTER
Smith & Barker, Accountants , Auditors, Legal Managers letterhead note dated November 14th 1893 to The Chairman Cohn Bros Brewery Co Ltd. James Respy ' B A Smith and an illegible signature signed the note.bendigo, industry, cohn bros. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - J W SWATTON COLLECTION: J.S. BARKER ACCOUNT
Account/receipt from J S Barker for 1 secondhand Turner Mower $45.00. Dated 20/11/70. Receipted 21/11/70 by G Noble. Account has green and red printing.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, j s barker, braemar hot water units, cyclone gates, united insurance coy ltd, g noble -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN LETTER DATED 1893
Letterhead document from Smith & Barker ,Accountants, Auditors, Trade Assignees , 100 Queen St Melbourne dated 26th July 1893 Re auditing of Cohns books. Signed B W Smith Chairman.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, smith & barker auditors melbourne. b w smith. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, British and Foreign Bible Society, Holy Bible, 1920
Mrs Emily Lord gifted £1500 to the building construction which had a total cost of £2000.Soft black dimpled leather covered bible with gilt page edges. There is a calligraphic inscription in coloured ink inside the front cover."To My Friend Emily Lord in happy remembrance of Laying Of Foundation Stone Barkers Road Kew Sunday School by "Mother" November 9th 1935"barkers rd methodist church, barkers road kew sunday school, emily lord -
Federation University Historical Collection
Painting - Photo, Clare Gervasoni, S Building, Mt Helen Campus, 08/04/2018
The E.J. Barker Library was one of the earlier building on the Federation University Mount Helen campus.S Building Mt Helen campus library. brutalism, brutalist, mount helen campus, s builidng -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan - Plans, University of Ballarat Plans for the Library Refurbishment creating the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre at Mount Helen Campus, 2009, 11/2009
The E.J. Barker Library on the University of Ballarat (now federation University) campus was refurbished in 2009. Six A3 plans by Demaine of the Reading room and storage facility of the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre.university of ballarat, geoffrey blainey research centre, demaine, refurbishment, library, mt helen library, e.j. barker library, library plan, mt helen library plan, gbrc -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Letters to and from Nina Steane - 1973, 1973
Nina Steane was the daughter of Sydney Carroll. He was the son of John Whiteman and Alice Cornwall, born in Melbourne in 1877. After a short marriage his parents separated and he chose to live with his father. Alice resumed her maiden name and became successful in the Mining Industry in Ballarat. She owned the Midas Mine on the Dowling Forest Estate, Victoria. She was known as Madame Midas. Returning to London her business thrived and her company the 'British Australasian Mining Investment Company' was floated in London in July 1889. It is said she became a millionaire at 30. Sydney Carroll was born George Frederick Carl Whiteman (1877-1958). Sydney was heavily involved with the theatre and was manager of a number of London theatres. He founded the Open Air Theatre in 1933. A new complex was been built on the site in 1975. He was part-author of several plays, published a book on dramatic criticism as well as being a drama critic. Nina Steane (Carroll) was born in 1932 and studied Art at the Cheltenham School of Art. She then went to Oxford University where she studied Literature. After Oxford she married John M Steane and they had three children. They lived in Southport, Kettering where she exhibited her art until the mid 1970s. In 1976 John became Oxfordshire's County Archaeologist and so moved to live in the area. Here Nina showed her art as well as in London and other parts of the country as well as abroad Nina died in 1990, aged 57. .1 Type written letter on white paper. Addressed "Dear Sir" and signed "Nina Steane" (copy) .2 Type written letter on white paper. Addressed "Mrs Steane" and signed by "E J Barker" Principal of Ballarat School of Mines and later Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education. (copy) .3 Type written letter on white paper. Addressed "Dear Mr Barker" and signed "Nina Steane" (copy) .4a Copy of hand written information on The Midas Mine .4b continuation of information.1 Signature of Nina Steane. Dated July 6th 1973 .2 Signature "EJB". Dated 20th July 1973 .3 Signature of Nina Steane. Dated July 26th 1973midas mine, nina steane, sydney carroll, alice cornwall, john whiteman, melbourne, madame midas, british australasian mining investment company, millionaire, london, drama, open air theatre, cheltenham school of art, oxford university, literature, john m steane, oxfordshire county, archaeologist, exhibition -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph Album, Photograph Album Graduation, 1978, 1978
Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor of Federation University Brown photograph album with gold embossing, with coloured photographs from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Graduation of 1978. Includes a photograph of Morgan B John at the lecture, and E.J. Barker at the lectern, both wearing a mortar board.ballarat college of advanced education, graduation, 1978, photograph album, coloured photographs, m.b. john, morgan b. john, e.j. tippet, e.j. barker, jack barker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE - MINING EQUIPMENT
Hand written carbon copy of Mining Equipment, property of Mr. Ron Barker which was stored at 3 different sites. Equipment is listed with prices. Dated 12/11/68 and 15/11/68. Signed by A Richardson.mine, gold, central nell gwynne mine, central nell gwynne mine, ron barker, a. richardson, mining equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BARKERS CREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Photograph. Barker's Creek Primary School. B. C. P. S. has Strengthened its Commitment to P-E. this year. Jump rope for heart was focus during term 3. This Terms central activity is Swimming. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SEPTEMBER 3, 1993. BARKERS CREEK SCHOOL, 1993
Newspaper article on Barkers Creek School. Fight for its survival. Neil Norris, Stuart Barclay, 6, Lachlan Norris, Megan Rielly, 8, Amelia Rouse, 11, Alana Norris, 9, Sarah Quinton, 8. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Survey: Site 1 - Front Lawn, Main Building, 1985
Plan of Front Lawn area with legend. V.C.A.H - Burnley Horticultural Engineering Surveying Exercise dated 10.09.1985. Group Members: T. Allworth, M. Appleby, B Barker (Student: Mary Appleby). Scale 1:100.vcah, lawns -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Photo Malmsbury Primary School Students 1955, Malmsbury 1955
People - "Roll, Dawn; Rollinson, Peter; Barker; Williams; Watson" Associated with - Malmsbury Primary School -
National Wool Museum
Book, Droving days
"Droving days" - H M Barker, 1966, an historical account of droving sheep and cattle in Australia.sheep stations - history pastoral industry - history, sheep stations - history, pastoral industry - history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 143 March 2002
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; George and Esme Barker: What An Act; the story of the Little Eltham Theatre • Annual General Meeting • George and Esme Barker • ‘Escaping the Big Smoke’ • Bird Days at Eltham • The Wards of Nillumbik • What Else • President’s Report, 34th Annual General Meeting – Wednesday March 13th, 2002 The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Biscay Greetings Pty Ltd, Trams at Kew Depot, c.1991
The Kew tram depot is located on the corner of Barkers Road and High Street, Kew. It is one of eight tram depots on the Melbourne tram network. The depot opened on 8 May 1915. The main yard has 12 covered roads. There are two tracks for trams leaving or entering via Barkers Road, and a single track connecting to High Street.Postcard produced c.1991 to commemorate 75 Years of Service of The Kew Depot (1915/16-1991). The postcard shows two trams at the depot. The details are included in the information provided on the reverse.Kew Depot is ready for work W Class 892 waits for its next duty while visiting V Class 214 is ready for special work Photo by R. J. Marsh T101 Copyright Biscay Greetings Pty Ltd Telephone (03) 562 3599tramways - kew, kew tramways depot, -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Hidden Lives: war, internment and Australia's Italians, 2018
Tells the stories of those immigrants who experienced detention during World War 2 as enemy aliens in these allied nations. Some Italian families whose husbands were arrested as "security risks" were sent to internment camps such as Loveday S.A hundreds of miles away leaving their wives and families to cope alone during W.W.2Cover has colours of the Italian flag, green, white and red. Across the centre of the flag is a photo of Italian internees arriving at a camp.For our surrogate mother, Lurline Knee. Thank you for bringing the Tatura story to us. beast wishes from Claudia (Marsella) Barker may 2018.world war two, italian internees -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative Trowel, c1935
Gold plate on silver plated EPNS kite shaped commemorative trowel with a turned wooden handle with an engraved inscription. The trowel is in a blue cardboard box."Presented to Mrs Richard Lord on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the "Youth Welfare" building at Barkers Road Methodist Church. Nov. 9th 1935"mrs richard lord, barkers rd methodist church -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Association Log Book, 1959-1960
Red cloth covered book. INcludes members of each house, rennovations of the FOrmer Ballarat Court house, student parade, retirement of Ruby Loney, appointment of Ballarat School of Mines Principal E.J. Barker, conferring of Diplomas programme. ballarat school of mines students' association, e.j. barker, jack barker, ruby loney, court house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: MR. COLIN ARCHIBALD
A white envelope with ' Mr. Colin Archibald Fulbright Exchange Scholar with Mr. C. L. Barker ' written on the front. At the top in the left hand corner is the number 36. The envelope contains a proof of Mr. Colin Archhibald and a negative of same.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, male, individual, education, photograph, photo, mr. colin archibald, negative, proof, proofs, tertiary education, teacher education -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, Diamond Valley News, Mobil Service Station, Watsonia, 1973, 21/08/1973
Advertisement for Mobil Service Station (Bert Barker, prop.), corner Grimshaw and Macorna Streets, Watsonia, 1973.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.mobil service station, bert barker, grimshaw street watsonia -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Image, Ballarat School of Mines, Ballarat School of Mines Baseball Team, 1954, 1954
The image was reproduced in the 1954 Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine. The team coach and umpire was E.J. Barker. Photograph of the members of the Ballarat School of Mines Baseball Team in uniform and holding bats. Back row L-R: A. Johnson, B. Taylor, B. Matthews, R. Dunlop, B. McLennan. Front Row L-R: William Saggers, G. Ditchfield, J. Watts, M. Gillinballarat school of mines, jack barker, ej barker, baseball, williams saggers, e.j. barker, murray gillin