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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - A Brief History of Plant Hunters, Plant Collections and Gardens, 2013
... Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This article gives a useful introduction to European plant hunters and their work in compiling plant lists and establishing gardens with many new species.Unusual new species discovered by plant hunters and introduced to European gardens, eventually, in the nineteenth century, became important in the establishment of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. Many new plants were imported especially from Britain. 2 pages, (pp.3-4.) The print is arranged in columns. In the top lefthand corner is a colored representation of Queen Hatshepsut and opposite, in the righthand column is a picture of Carolus Clusius. On p.2 (p.4), top lefthand corner is a framed portrait of John Tradescant the Elder reproduced in colour. and another portrait in colour of John Tradescant, the younger in the lefthand bottom corner. There are references and further reading middle of the right hand column.None.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, john tradescant, carolus clusius, botanic gardens, plant hunters, plant collections., gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Major Wildlife Habitat: a unique drawcard. The Courier, Ballarat, 24/5/2001, From Marsh, to Swamp, to Beautiful Lake, 24/5/2001
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The two articles are about Lake Wendouree, the first relates to the Lake as a major wildlife habitat and the second to the development of the Lake.Not only are there details of the Lake as a wildlife habitat, there is a detailed chronology and history of developments on and around Lake Wendouree.1 page of the Courier newspaper (p.5) with 2 major headings and a " Lake Timeline", 1/2 way down the page.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, wildlife habitat, yuille's swamp, ducks, grebes, native aquatic plants, white ibis, silver gull, possums, native water rats, history of lake wendouree., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - William Cross Yuille (28/3/1819 - 19/7/1894), Life, Work and Legacy, 20/11/2011
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Black Swamp in western Ballarat frequently ca to be called Yuille's Swamp and in time, Lake Wendouree.William Yuille had a station, south of the Swamp, which became part of the gold rush settlement of Ballarat in 1838.2 pages of printNonejohn garner, doctor john garner, lake wendouree, yuille's swamp, black swamp, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, william cross yuille, grazier, explorer, pioneer, scot, horse trainer, victoria racing club, squatter, gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - "Lake was scene of both joy and tragedy". Ballarat Courier 6/5/1998, Suicide and Women's Rights, 6/5/1998
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This article highlights the popularity of Lake Wendouree for leisure time activities and the account of a suicide in 1884.Elizabeth Murphy's suicide at Lake Wendouree contrasts with the usual happy reports of activities at the Lake and was selected over 100 years later perhaps to give another perspective on Ballarat Life.2/3 of a page of newspaper print with a large black and white picture, mid- page of people paddling in Lake Wendouree in 18884Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, boating, picnicking, paddling, suicide, elizabeth murphy, william pritchard, 1884, ballarat star, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - The Black Swamp and Lake Wendouree's Water Supply. The Ballarat Courier,18/3/2006, The Lake in the Nineteenth Century and the Problems with Water, 18/3/2006
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...There is a brief history of the Lake including discussion of the problems with the water supply over the years and then in 2006 during the millenium drought.The two articles give some perspective on longstanding concerns about the water supply for Ballarat and particularly Lake Wendouree.1 page, both sides of newsprint. p.1 is entitled "Our Love Affair with the Swamp". There is a coloured picture of the Swamp, top lefthand side of the page. Overleaf, "The Lake: it's a Dry Argument". There is a coloured picture of the Lake, top lefthand side of page and the bottom lines have been cut through.p.1, top left, written in blue biro "Courier, 18/3,2006.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, francois cogne, black swamp, yuille's swamp., ballarat water supply, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography, 2/2010
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This summary of Thomson's life and work by Doctor John Garner is more comprehensive than other accounts. It contains information relating to his work as a miner and his character. J.R.Thomson played an important role in the nineteenth century history of Ballarat.2 pages. 1 and 1/4 printed and 1 copy.Signed p.2 JG 2/10doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, statues, miner, eureka stockade, art gallery, thomson's grave, j.r. thomson's estate., ovens diggings, redan mines, d.gillies, thomas stoddart., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Adam Lindsay Gordon, Australian Poet, Souvenir from Adam Lindsay Gordon's Cottage, Unknown
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This leaflet gives a chronology of Gordon's life and a photograph of him. And printed on the other side, besides the aerial view of the cottage is a paragraph about the two years he spent in the cottage, 1867-1868 three short extracts of his poetry.Documents available and newspaper extracts make it clear that some Ballarat Citizens were proud of their city's association with this poet. 1 yellow leaflet printed on both sides in blue, with a photo of Gordon on the right side of p.1 and an aerial view of the Cottage off-centre on p.2. Originally folded twice.Noneadam lindsay gordon, adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, ballarat botanic gardens, craig's hotel, australian poet, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, poet, gardens, ballarat -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPainting, Florence Tatham Mellblom, Gardens Cottage, Portland
... Portland Botanic Gardens...Female Artists Female Artist Women Portland Botanic Gardens ...Image of a stone cottage. Two windows, one either side of a green front door. There are two chimneys on a grey roof - one at either end. The right hand side of the cottage has ivy growing up the side. There are gardens to the front of the cottage. Neat bushes with flowers. The sky is blue/grey.Signed bottom left - FMell female artists, female artist, women, portland botanic gardens, curator's cottage -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPainting, Ruth Denny, Gardens Cottage Portland 1857, 1967
... Botanic Gardens... Botanic Gardens Curator's Cottage Front: Gardens Cottage Portland ...CEMA Art collectionThe painting depicts a blue stone building with green door. On either side of the door is a window and there is a chimney at either end of the roof. The side of the house closest to the viewer is overgrown with vegetation which extends up to and covers the chimney. To the right of the building is a green fence with a leaf-less tree behind. To the left of the building is a smaller green fence with several green trees behind. The work has a plain wooden frame with a mount and glass.Front: Gardens Cottage Portland 1857 Ruth Denny 1967 (black, handwritten) Back: Sticker: DEANS MU 8291 FOR FRAMING 346 LT. COLLINS ST., MELB. NO. 20438 Yellow sticker: 3033portland, female artist, female, women, botanic gardens, curator's cottage -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPainting, Tracey Gardner, Curator's Cottage, 2020
... Portland Botanic Gardens...Portland Botanic Gardens Curator's Cottage Portland ...A blue stone cottage with a green front door. A window either side. The front door has a step leading up to it. There is a green bench in front of the building. The building has two chimneys. Ivy climbs up the right hand side of the cottage. In the foreground is a small green path of grass with plants and shrubs. There is a small white dog on the lawn. A sign says - Curator's Cottage. Built 1875. The sky is a purple, pink blue colour.Tracey Gardner bottom right.portland botanic gardens, curator's cottage, portland, bluestone -
Federation University Historical CollectionPlan, Ballaarat East Town Allotments, 1891, 18/09/1891
... . The Public Park Botanic Gardens and Recreation Reserve is now Mount... Railway, Eureka Street, Ballarat East Public Park Botanic Garden.... The Public Park Botanic Gardens and Recreation Reserve is now Mount ...Ballarat East was historically a separate municipality than Ballaarat. The streets developed along gold leads and early tracks. The Public Park Botanic Gardens and Recreation Reserve is now Mount Xavier Golf Course, and Ballarat Secondary College Eastern Campus. The section with Bettle's Private Property is now Saint Francis Xavier Primary School. Elford Street now appears to be the continuation of Eureka Street.Plan of Town Allotments for a portion of Ballarat East in the County of Grant. It shows Victoria Street, Clifford Street, Finlay Street, Ryan Street, Bradbury Street, Elford Street, Fussell Street, Jones Street, Park Parade, Ballarat -Geelong Railway, Eureka Street, Ballarat East Public Park Botanic Garden and Recreation Reserve. The only allotment names is Bettle's Private Property. Gift of the Squire Family, 2014ballarat east, ballaarat east, victoria street, ballarat east botanical gardens, richard squire, squire, ryan street, jones street, bradbury street, humffray steet, fussell street, elford street -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Botanical Gardens Portland, Victoria, n.d
... entrance to botanical gardens, fron-on view... of a cannon on wooden carriage inside entrance to botanical gardens ...Black and white photo of a cannon on wooden carriage inside entrance to botanical gardens, fron-on viewBack: 'Entrance to Portland Gardens' - handwritten in black ink. Round purple stamp 'PRINTED BY M.E. ANDREWS PORTLAND' -
Federation University Historical CollectionCard - Greeting Card, Ballarat School of Mines et al, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, c1970s
... School of Mines Botanical Gardens by Graham Hopwood.... school of mines botanical gardens ballarat school of mines graham ...Graham Hopwood was a student at the Ballarat Technical Art School when he completed the sketch of the gardens. He later became a renowned secondary art teacher writing the book 'A Handbook of Art'.Eight greeting cards featuring a drawing of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens by Graham Hopwood.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, graham hopwood, centenary, materia medica, alumni -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Reclamation and Canal Work, 1959
... and canal work at southern end of Botanic Gardens.... at southern end of Botanic Gardens. Photograph Photograph ...Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: November 1959 top right, black biro. 23 1/2 top left pencil. 6c cnetre in pencil. Pencil border ruled around print.port of portland archives, reclamation, canal -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, Begonias at Ballarat, 2015, 2015
... in the Glass House in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens during the Begonia... in the Glass House in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens during the Begonia ...Colour panorama and photographs of the begonias in the Glass House in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens during the Begonia Festival.flowers, flora, panorama, begonia festival, begonias -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, William E. Roff, 27/03/2016
... Gordon Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical Garden.... ballarat botanical gardens memorial William Ernest Roff memorial ...William Ernest Roff memorial ourside the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical Garden.william roff, adam lindsay gordon cottage, ballarat botanical gardens, memorial -
Federation University Art CollectionArtwork - Marquette, 'Edward Gough Whitlam' by Victor Greenhalgh, c1975
... ballarat botanical garden.... It was used for the bronze bust in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. ... avenue victor greenhalgh sculpture bust ballarat botanical garden ...Victor GREENHALGH (1900-1982) Born Ballarat, Victoria Edward Gough Whitlam was born in Kew. In 1972 he became the first Australian Labor Party Prime Minister in 23 years, and served as Prime Minister until 1975 when the Governor-General dismissed the government. Victor Greenhalgh was born and educated in Ballarat. He was a student, then a staff member of the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. Greenhalgh was appointed head of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology's Att School in 1955. He died in 1983. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Marquette of a bust of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. It was used for the bronze bust in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. art, artwork, prime minister, gough whitlam, prime ministers avenue, victor greenhalgh, sculpture, bust, ballarat botanical garden, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, alumni -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Realia, Biscuit Barrel
... Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Fine China Biscuits written... grampians Chinaware container Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Fine China ...Ceramic Biscuit Barrel with lid. Grey Double Banding top and bottom. Rose Stem with flowers and Butterfly Grey RotundaRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew Fine China Biscuits written in Pink Rose Centifloria P.F. Rodoutechinaware container -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888. Research by R.D. Mosman 25/5/95, Mayor's Report, 1890, Mayor's Report, 1890. Transcribed longhand by R.D. Mosman. 25/5/1995
... of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, top centre of page....Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Mayor's report1890, confirms that the Claxton Memorial was erected by public subscription during William Little's term as Mayor.F.M. Claxton was instrumental in the development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.One page of printed transcriptionIn biro under "Mosman", 25.5.1995. Printed logo, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, top centre of page.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, fernery, frederick moses claxton, mayor's report, claxton memorial, lake wendouree., claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mueller's name on many plants, 1964
... with the Melbourne Botanical Gardens he was Government Botanist for 43 years... Botanical Gardens he was Government Botanist for 43 years. His name... activities with the Melbourne Botanical Gardens he was Government ...Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller.Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller. He arrived in Adelaide in 1847 (had a PhD from Kiel University). He came to Melbourne in 1853 and was appointed the State's first official botanist. He was the first white man to climb Mt Buller and Mt Buffalo. Apart from his activities with the Melbourne Botanical Gardens he was Government Botanist for 43 years. His name is found in the name of some 80 native trees and shrubs.Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller. plants, von mueller, ferdinand, dallachy, john, melbourne botanical gardens -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesSouvenir - Image from a Postcard Booklet Image, Jubilee Lake, Daylesford, c1945
... Botanical Gardens, Daylesford Vincent Street, showing Town... mineral water springs daylesford jubillee lake Botanical Gardens ...Daylesford in a tourist town with natural mineral water springs Botanical Gardens, Daylesford Vincent Street, showing Town Hall, Daylesford Vincent Street, Daylesford Glimpse of lovely Jubilee Lake, Daylesford Central Springs, Daylesford Sutton Springs, Daylesford Corner of the beautiful Botanical Gardens, Daylesford Loddon Falls, near Daylesford.daylesford, jubillee lake -
Federation University Historical CollectionFilm, Clare Gervasoni, Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 2020, 25/09/2020
... Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.... School of Mines Botanical Gardens A video and photograph showing ...This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A video and photograph 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 -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Clare Gervasoni, Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 2020, 25/09/2020
... Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.... School of Mines Botanical Gardens P Building A video ...This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A video and photograph 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, p building -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Dredging Canal, n.d
... . Botanical gardens in background. Lifeboat shed left back.... of a dredge at work on the canal. Botanical gardens in background ...Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Creek Diversion, Portland, n.d
... Black and white photo of creek diversion, Botanical Gardens... botanical gardens Portland Black and white photo of creek diversion ...Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, creek diversion, botanical gardens, portland -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork- Marquette, Nicholson, Peter, 'Robert James Lee Hawke' by Peter Nicholson
... used for the bronze bust in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. ... ballarat botanical gardens peter nicholson robert j.l. hawke ...Prime Minister Bob Hawke had a strong trade union leadership background. A member of the Australian Labor Party, he became Prime Minister after only two years in Parliament, serving in that role from 1983 til 1991. He established an "Accord" between Government, business and unions. After winning four elections he lost a caucus ballot in favour of his treasurer, Paul Keating. Sculptor Peter Nicholson was born in Melbourne in 1946. He become known for his cartoons, and in 1985 the "Rubbery Figures" TV puppets. When sculpting the busts, of Bob Hawke, Paul Keating, John Howard and Kevin Rudd he has imparted an expression of the character of the individual This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.A plaster marquette of the bust of Prime Minister Bob Hawke used for the bronze bust in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. art, artwork, bob hawke, prime minister, prime minister's avenue, ballarat botanical gardens, peter nicholson, robert j.l. hawke -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupPlan - Timber Fernery at Botanical Gardens, Architectural drawing
... of planned Fernery; Ballarat Botanical Gardens 1925...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...History of Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Technical drawingWhite paper; photocopy showing black line drawings of planned Fernery; Ballarat Botanical Gardens 1925L.H. Finch. Assoc. M. Inst. C. E. City Engineer 1 July, 1925fernery, architectural drawing -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesBook, Ballarat: The Garden City, c1951, c1951
... in the Botanical Gardens. Numerous coloured images of Ballarat locatons. ... Street Ballarat Town Hall Ballarat Botanical Gardens Glashouse St ...Coloured soft cover with photograph of Wallace Statue in the Botanical Gardens. Numerous coloured images of Ballarat locatons. ballarat, eureka stockade memorial, lake wendouree, sturt street, ballarat town hall, ballarat botanical gardens glashouse, st peter's anglican church, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, ballarat post office, ballarat orphanage, st andrew's kirk ballarat -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, c1979, c1979
... of Mines Botanical Gardens. .1) Colour photograph...ballarat school of mines botanical gardens botanical ...Three images depicting features of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens. .1) Colour photograph of the refurbished Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, showing the centenary plaque. .2) Plaque on the Norfolk Island Pine which was in the possession of Jessie Knox Smith for 22 years (she was the sister of Professor Alfred Mica Smith). It was transplanted in memory of Professor Alfred Mica Smith. .3) View of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.2) 'Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria Excelsa) This tree was in the possession of Miss Jessie Knox Smith, sister of Professor Alfred Mica Smith for 22 years. Transplanted in memory of his long membership Past Students Association"ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, botanical gardens, anniversary, centenary, norfolk island pine, alfred mica smith, jessie knox smith, past students' association, system garden -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Lilian Butler, 1/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
... , 1st February 1975, Botanical Gardens Ballarat Victoria"..., Lilian Butler, 1st February 1975, Botanical Gardens Ballarat ...Has a strong association with the formal opening day of the BTPS's Wendouree Parade tramway on 1/2/1975 and two of the volunteer workers.Colour photograph of Gavin Young and Graham Jordan standing in front of No. 26 on 1-2-1975, the day of the official opening of the BTPS tramway. Photo taken by Lilian Butler. See note re inscriptions. 2nd copy added 25/7/2010On rear in blue ink "With my compliments, Lilian Butler, 1st February 1975, Botanical Gardens Ballarat Victoria"btps, opening, ballarat tourist tramway, tram 26
