In 1923 the Ballarat Zoo was open 2-5pm daily and 10-5 on Saturday. The entrance fee was 3 pence. When Ballarat pioneer citizen, Ben Jahan, died he left his fortune of nearly 11,000 pounds to the City of Ballarat for the purpose of establishing a zoo.Black and white image of the Ballarat zoo which was situated in the north-west corner of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Reserve.ballarat zoo, ballarat zoological gardens, ballarat botanical gardens, ben jahn, parks and gardens

Born: Uxbridge, Middlesex, England 1872; Arrived: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia c.1914; Lived and worked: France 1905-1913, Australia: 1908 and 1913, Europe, Middle East and Asia 1916- c.1936; Died: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1952ImpressionismLedger Gift, 1980Garden setting with flowers, trees and small figures running down a path. Bronze brushed carved timber frame.Recto: Signed "CARRICK FOX" in deep navy oil in l.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledpainting, garden, figures, flowers, children, trees, path

On 22 June 1994 the City of Kew ceased as a municiplity and was absorbed into the City of Boroondara as a result of local government restructuring. The City of Kew has a rich history as a commnity based local government and was widely revognised as a leader in the provision of local government services. Colour photograph of a plaque showing the names of the City of Kew Chairmen and Mayors plaque at the entrance of Alexandra Gardens, Kew.kew, alexandra gardens, city of kew, kew municipality, council amalgmation, h.e. wiltshire, ivan wade, l.f.i. hawkins, jack ryan, j.d. ryan, gerrie petrie, dick cremin, r.j. cremin, alan hutchinson, p.n.v. wallinga, noel whiting, martin solomons, j.l. mccue, john hogan gervasoni, kaye cole, s.k. o'brien, r.e. saunders, phyllis hore, joe ormando, j.l. tutt, a.a.b. martin, m. montalto, d.g. oldaker, r.a. streeton, t. indovino, f. barnard, s.s. argyle, j.l. carnegie, f.r> ratten, a.j. mcconchie, jack gervasoni, j.h. gervasoni, s. kellett

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.A black and white commercial postcard, part of the Rose Series P 1704 depicting The Conservatory in the Fitzroy Gardens, MelbourneThe Rose Series P. 1702conservatory -- fitzroy gardens, postcards -- melbourne, postcards -- the rose series, christian-washfold collection

Found behind fixed shelves at "Hoyles Creek", Mannibadar.Original black & white photograph of Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Photograph depicts lady in long dress, with two children.ballarat botanical gardens

This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A photograph looking towards A building showing snow falling Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.snow, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, covid19, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, a building, administration building

Tracing paper copy, Construction details for student gardens. Dated1 9.09.1990. By JK (Jill Kellow) . Scale 1:100.student gardens, burnley, vcah burnley, jill kellow

The 2 cannons in the gardens were acquired by Mr Arthur Brookes, popularly known as 'Empire Brookes'. They were from a British vessel used during the Crimean War and were originally placed in the grounds of the Guildford Road Recreation Oval. The Dimmick Gateway was erected in 1950 by the citizens of Camberwell in memory of Cr William Dimmick, JP, Mayor of Camberwell, 1935-1936 and a Councillor from 1934-1947. There is a photo of him in Mayoral robes in the City of Boroondara Library Service collection. Cr Dimmick was commonly called Roy.Black and white photo of the Dimmick Gateway in Surrey Gardens. The gateway is built as if it was designed to have a fence attached but there is none. There are 2 tall central pillars and an arched bridge to 2 smaller pillars. It appears to be constructed from a variegated slate material. There is a light on the top of each of the tall pillars and also a plaque. To the RHS of the photo is part of the Surrey Shrine, skirted by 2 cypress trees. A canon and the Memorial Cross can be seen between the gateway pillars and to the LHS of the photo the wooden bandstand can be seen.dimmick gateway, surrey gardens, surrey shrine, boer war, bandstand, parks and reserves, cr william dimmick, roy dimmick

Written on back of photograph, "8.4.82. Looking east across Staley Gardens from Market St. at the old Charter St. corner."

Colour photographImage shows members working on development of new garden. Note under photograph- Autumn 1990- The transformation is well under way.

The Ballarat Y's Mens Club Project had this leaflet printed calling for funds to restore the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage. The letter to Mr R.Whitehead, Director, Parks and Gardens from Dr.R.R. Schrieke, President of YMCA, 23/1/1989, confirms their interest in the active involvement in the restoration and management of the Cottage.The Adam Lindsay Cottage was seen as an important part of local history.1 sheet of yellow paper with printing and picture of Adam Lindsay Cottage and 1white sheet of paper with blue and red print in the heading. There is the red and blue international logo for the YMCA and the heading Y's Men"s Club of Ballarat. john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon cottage, craft cottage, craig's hotel, australian poet, ballarat y's mens club project, restoration, ymca, doctor r.r. shrieke, mr r.whitehead, director of ballarat parks and gardens, gardens, ballarat

Garden path edged with palms in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.ballarat botanic gardens, public, landscape

This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A photograph looking towards Albert Street, showing snow falling Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.snow, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, covid19, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, m.b. john building

Black and white photo showing one of the last Market Gardens in the district. Blackburn Road between Canterbury and Burwood Roads, 1971.market gardens, blackburn, 1971

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Plate 54 Black Photo series.ballarat botanic gardens, gardens, public

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