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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Certificate - Certificate of discharge, photocopy, Ministry of War Transport: continuous certificate of discharge: George Winfield Duncan, 1943
This card together with a log book was a vital record of service for any seaman serving on a Merchant vessel that had been commandeered for War transport work and needed to be validated to ensure eligibility to be taken on as qualified member of the crew. G.W. Duncan appears to have specialised in engine room and mechanical maintenance. He appears to have served aboard a number of vessels including merchant vessels commissioned into wartime service in WW2.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. small grey blue printed single fold seaman's photo identity card with printed guidelines and conditions of association / membership.stamped on front cover oval ribbon insignia surrounding roses and surmounted by crown with lettering : Ministry of War Transport Printed at lwr edge: Continuous / certificate of discharge. Inside left cover: seaman photo, name reg number and official stamp with date Inside right page: notes and information.war transport, ww2, merchant navy, merchant seamen, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), g.w. duncan -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Login, George Winfield Duncan: Mariner's Engine Manual, Early - mid 20th century
This detailed handwritten documentation was made by the owner Mariner, G W Duncan for use in his role as a member of the engineer crew.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Commercially printed ledger book with marbled board covers originally spine bound with red cloth ribbon tape (now detached see condition report). The book is designed to be used as a handwritten detailed reference and manual for use by engine room and maintenance supervisor (see image 2) Handwritten content in blue ink. mariner manuals, ship engines, ship maintenance, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Manual - Handbook, Austin Lifeboat Engine, 1986
The website: austinmemories.com provides a list of extracts from the Austin Motor company archive and makes mention that in WW2 some 3,500 lifeboats were provided for ships. In the link above there is also reference to airborne lifeboats. It seems that the Austin 8HP so-called lifeboat motor was very often re-used by boating enthusiasts which would account for the publication or e-issue? of this manual in 1986. It seems likely that this temperamental engine was still of interest to people like ship's engineers.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Commercially printed well handled small handbook or manual with rounded corners; for an Austin 8 HP engine for a lifeboat.see image for front cover mariner manuals, lifeboats, manual, motors, austin, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Manual, Crompton Atmospheric Silent Ash Hoist Installation Patents
Relates to management by engine room firemen of Ash and soot and clinker in the engine room of a steam ship. Hoists were used to discharge accumulated ash at the end of shifts. Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Pale blue soft cover commercially printed manual or handbook relating to patents for Crompton Atmospheric Silent Ash Hoists. Features small diagram of figure pulling on a chain and view of ship silhouette on horizon seen through a porthole.see attached imageship engines, ship maintenance, ash hoists, coal, clinker, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Brochure, The Jointless firebrick Company: PLIBRICO, mid 20th
Found in the G. W. Duncan collection donated to the Mission to Seafarers in 2017 see also comments on manufacturing history. This particular company was associated with the use of asbestos.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. White cover multipage commercially printed promotional brochure or booklet with ochre line graphic and black printing on white ground. Features small logo integrated with lettering between Jointless and Firebrick. There is a typed name and address of recipient / owner in lower left corner.Typed address: G.W. Duncan esq / Fifth Mechanical Engineer / ...Docks / Liverpoolplibrico, firebricks, coal fired engines, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic, liverpool -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Education kit - Text Book, Questions in Practical Mathematics for Ministry of Shipping Examinations with Answers, early to mid 20th Century
As the previous owner, a marine engineer and donor of this textbook was based in Liverpool for some years it is possible that he may have studied for the Ministry of shipping exam at the former College of Marine Engineers, Liverpool in the early - mid 20th C. Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Text book with dull grey brown cover with black printing and simple line border.See image attachedmarine engineer training, engineers, mathematics, ministry of shipping, liverpool, exams, mariners, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Manual - Manual, Ship engineering, Ruston TA Gas Turbine, mid 20th
Found amongst the collection of material donated by Mr G W Duncan. This book dates approx to period 1960s-70s. Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display in the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Commercially printed light blue centre stapled soft cover bookletpromotional description down right side of front cover and diagrams of the turbine engines, white outline, on back blue covergas turbines, manual, ruston, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Manual - Manual, Ship engineering, PLIBRICO, Plibrico Modern Boiler Settings, 1960s
Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. A stapled book with black cover and the word PLIBRICO in ochre printed at top centre.mariner manuals, manual, boilers, maintenance, engineers, engine rooms, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Souvenir - Menu, Shaw Savill Line, Shaw Savill Line SS Athenic, Maiden Voyage, 30/8/1947
This menu appears to have been produced for the 1947 Maiden Voyage of the S.S. Athenic travelling between London and New Zealand via Curacao and Panama. This was possibly the first voyage on this vessel early in his career for engineer G. W. Duncan and therefore a souvenir. The commander of the vessel was D. Aitchinson. Also of interest given that the UK was still very much governed by post WW2 rationing, is the range of food available for the farewell dinner listed.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Single fold card menu cover with typed paper menu listing adhered to inside cover. The cover features an imaginary asian design featuring water lilies , willow leaves and a misty sun, colours are gold green pink.see images 1 and 2 attachedmenu, ss athenic, shaw savill line, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), sailors, seafarers, passenger ships, ship engineer -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and White, mid 20th C
Appears to have been taken mid 20th C. the trig point is similar to those found around Australia but location yet to be confirmed.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. small b & w photograph depicting male figure in casual shirt and trousers standing next to a Trig point on rocks near a coast. ID of figure tbc.trig points, navigation, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer - Souvenir, late 20th Century
The SS Athenic was one of 2 vessels of the Shaw Savill Line. One became a whale factory ship and the second a passenger ship built and launched by Harland and Wolff in1944 and had maiden voyage 1947 between London and New Zealand. Donor of this document Mr GW Duncan sailed on the maiden voyage and has also gifted sample menus from that trip.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Double sided colour flyer with 'collaged' arrangement of various reproduced photographs of SS AthenicAt lower right edge on one side: " SS Athenic launching on November 6th, 1946 / From the Harland & Wolff Archive"shaw savill line, ss athenic, harland and wolff, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, 1946 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Souvenir - Menu, Shaw Savill Line SS Athenic, Christmas 1948, 25/12/1948
Included in the G W Duncan collection this item of memorabilia from 1948 may have been acquired quite early in the donor's career as a ship's engineer. The menu provides a glimpse of shipboard diet and especially celebratory food.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Single fold heavy card menu with colour cover featuring birds of Australia: King parrot, Rifle bird, Leadbetter's cockatoo. Inside cover typed sheet of paper with menu listing adhered to card.see imagesmenu, birds, australian, christmas, ss athenic, shaw savill line, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - CAULFIELD LADIES’ BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
This file contains two items about this organisation: 1/Original copy of document titled ‘48th Annual Report for year ended 30061998’. The report was presented in the Mayoress’ Reception Room, Caulfield City Hall on 11/09/1978. Document outlines the activities undertaken by the Society during the aforesaid year, ie. assistance given and donations received. A statement of receipts and payments is included with this item. The statement includes names of donors. 2/Original copy of document titled ‘50th Annual Report. Year ended 30061980’. The report was presented in the Mayoress’ Reception Room, Caulfield City Hall on 29/09/1980. Document mainly describes some of the events from the past 50 years where the society has been able to assist and also the names of those volunteers who have served for many years.caulfield city hall, caulfield ladies’ benevolent society, caulfield voluntary workers’ shop, caulfield community service, elsternwick club, caulfield city council, caulfield c.w.a., caulfield country womens’ association, walters yvonne, community services, local government, community services, voluntary workers, fyfe vera, bridges mrs., pullman eileen, macgowan mrs., donald wyn, green mrs., cornall mrs., hedley vera, machin mrs., sinclair mrs., tyers mrs., aihlen mrs., nelson harold, nelson pauline, cornall john j., mayor, councillors, v.a.b.s., caldwell mrs., blairs mrs., alfred felton estate, felton bequest, alfred edments trust, edments trust, trudy and florence williams trust, a. felton estate, state treasury, victorian association of benevolent societies, mayoress -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Statement of Receipts and Expenditure, 1913, 1913
Printed pages showing the Ballarat School of Mines Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year ending 30 September 1913. The registrar was Frederick Martell, the auditors were David Walker and W. Nixon. ballarat school of mines, accounts, statement, serjeant scholarships, stewart bequest, david walker, w. nixon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Ledger, Ballarat School of Mines Minute Book, 1894-1909, 1894-1909
Hard bound ledger, quarter leather bound and 279 pages containing the handwritten minutes of the Ballarat School of Mines Council ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council, dr pinnock, alfred mica smith, university affiliation, university of melbourne, andrew anderson, james bickett, howrwood resignation, frederick martell, ferdinand krause, r.j. vale, samual r. figgis, david ham, w.e. clare, theo williams, george williams, dawbarn, john rowe resignation, george zilles, wanliss, h.a. nevett, r.g. middleton, regulation, discipline, thomas bath bequest, colonel williams, kerr grant, richard hosking, millinery classes, r. maddern, clegg, building construction, state school science classes, j.j. bothroyd, g. buchanen, f. herman, j. lonie -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Report, Ballarat School of Mines Principal's Report, C1958, c1958
This may be the last Principal's report by Dick Richards before his retirement.Eleven page hand written report on lined foolscap paper by Ballarat School of Mines Principal Dick Richardsdick richards, r.w. richards, richard w. richards, ballarat school of mines principal's report, d.j. evans bequest, stewart bequest, mica-smith bequest, corbould bequest -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Documents, Ballarat School of Mines Council Monthly Minutes, 2015
Handwritten minutes.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council, ballarat school of mines council minutes, w.h. middleton, j.h. brown, j.m. bickett, f. barrow, col. w.k. bolton, william baragwanath, g. buchanan, j.j. brokenshire, a.e. cutter, j.n. dunn, g. fitches, w.h. fleahy, j.w. gower, f. herman, w.t. humphreys, t. hurley, jj. kean, d. maxwell, r. maddern, j.y. mcdonald, d. ronaldson, r. stephenson, a.o. stubbs, r.e. tunbridge, j.s. vickery, j.d. woolcott, r.e. williams, r.w. richards appointment, returned soldiers association, staff classification, stewart bequest, trade board, admission form, ball-pointed pens advertisement, bicycle shed, a.j. peacock, opening of new art buildings, gribble buidlign, ballarat technical art school, s.e. figgis resignation, roayal australian naval college entrance examination -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK - BENDIGO ART GALLERY 84TH ANNUAL REPORT
Small booklet, Bendigo Art Gallery 84th Annual Report. ON the front cover is a copy of a painting called 'Tree & Earth' by Albert Tucker. 'Bush' is handwritten in the top right corner. Inside the book is a list of Life Members and Members 1970 - 1971. Office bearers and Committee 1970 - 1971: W B Bolton, A Coulson, R Stanistreet, B Andrew, C Michelson, L R Cohn, W Delecca, I M Hall, Dr A L Newson, E B Thomas, F Courtis, E Ainsworth, W V Mitchell, John S Henderson, Geoff Paynter, D T Andrew, Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees and Executors and Agency Company Limited. Also a President's Report for the Year ended 30-6-71 and Statement of Receipts & Expenditure for the Year ending 30th June 1971. On the back is a list of Hon. Secretaries (1887 - 1947) and Presidents (1887 - 1953). Printed by Bolton Bros. Printers, Bendigo.book, bendigo, bendigo art gallery, book, bendigo art gallery 84th annual report, albert tucker, w b bolton, a coulson, r stanistreet, b andrew, c michelson, l r cohn, w delecca, i m hall, dr a l newson, e b thomas, f courtis, e ainsworth, w v mitchell, john s henderson, geoff paynter, d t andrew, sandhurst and northern district trustees and executors and agency company limited, miss ivy chamberlain, alex & evelyn hamilton bequest, sir arthur streeton, town hall, bendigo bas hospital, bendigo home and hospital for the aged, mirridong home, dennis o'hoy, v l smythe, j chamney, h lober, mr sandiford, mr collis, bendigo advertiser, radio station 3 bo, b c v 8, commercial bank of australia, r h s abbott, c h davies, f d jones, g h bush, t m williams, wm m bolton, p hayes, jacob cohn, chas cohen, w davis, angus mackay, j s wilson, g a pethard, w v kelly, j p hutchinson, r k stevenson -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Carlo Benzoni, The Flight From Pompeii, Circa 1885
The Flight from Pompeii was designed by Professor Carlo Benzoni and carved by Charles Francis Summers, one of five white marble statues housed in the Statuary Pavilion, Ballarat Botanical Gardens.The Pavilion and its statues were unveiled in 1888 by Premier Duncan Gillies, a former colleague of James Russell Thompson whose bequest to the City enabled the purchase, in Italy, of the statues. The Flight from Pompeii and the four accompanying statues are housed in the Statuary Pavilion in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. The Flight from Pompeii, in the centre, was designed by Professor Carlo Benzoni and carved by Charles Francis Summers while the four accompanying statues were all designed and carved by Charles Francis Summers. The octagonal Pavilion was specially designed by T.E. Molloy in 1887 to house the statuary. The five statues and Pavilion are believed to be unique in Australia. The Flight from Pompeii, Modesty, Rebekah, Ruth and Susannah are aesthetically significant as they are a group of statues, which are a fine example of the design of Professor G.M. Benzoni [Flight from Pompeii] and the design and carving of Charles Francis Summers. The carving of the Flight from Pompeii is both sensitive and finely done and both the design and carving of Modesty, Rebekah, Ruth and Susannah is sensitive and delicate with great attention to detail. The group is historically important as it epitomises the 'beautification' of the city in the 1880s by men who made their money from gold and who wished to give to the city money for projects such the statuary Pavilion and its contents. The Flight from Pompeii group is located in the Botanical Gardens, which were then also being developed in the Victorian style. This also illustrates the social feeling of the time in which the wealthy had made their money and were wanting to develop in a most substantial way, as well as to 'beautify' the city in which they lived. The Pavilion, designed by the major Ballarat architect T.E. Molloy, is unusual for its top-lit central lantern and curved roofs. The statues are seen to their best advantage because of the provision of all-round and top natural lighting. Classified: 03/03/2003 Victorian Heritage Database.White marble statue of a male, female and baby (family) in flight.The Flight From Pompeii by Charles Summersflight, pompeii, benzoni, summers -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Rebekah by Charles Summers, Circa 1885
Rebekah was designed and carved by Charles Francis Summers, one of five white marble statues housed in the Statuary Pavilion, Ballarat Botanical Gardens.The Pavilion and its statues were unveiled in 1888 by Premier Duncan Gillies, a former colleague of James Russell Thompson whose bequest to the City enabled the purchase, in Italy, of the statues. The Flight from Pompeii and the four accompanying statues are housed in the Statuary Pavilion in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. The Flight from Pompeii, in the centre, was designed by Professor Carlo Benzoni and carved by Charles Francis Summers while the four accompanying statues were all designed and carved by Charles Francis Summers. The octagonal Pavilion was specially designed by T.E. Molloy in 1887 to house the statuary. The five statues and Pavilion are believed to be unique in Australia. The Flight from Pompeii, Modesty, Rebekah, Ruth and Susannah are aesthetically significant as they are a group of statues, which are a fine example of the design of Professor G.M. Benzoni [Flight from Pompeii] and the design and carving of Charles Francis Summers. The carving of the Flight from Pompeii is both sensitive and finely done and both the design and carving of Modesty, Rebekah, Ruth and Susannah is sensitive and delicate with great attention to detail. The group is historically important as it epitomises the 'beautification' of the city in the 1880s by men who made their money from gold and who wished to give to the city money for projects such the statuary Pavilion and its contents. The Flight from Pompeii group is located in the Botanical Gardens, which were then also being developed in the Victorian style. This also illustrates the social feeling of the time in which the wealthy had made their money and were wanting to develop in a most substantial way, as well as to 'beautify' the city in which they lived. The Pavilion, designed by the major Ballarat architect T.E. Molloy, is unusual for its top-lit central lantern and curved roofs. The statues are seen to their best advantage because of the provision of all-round and top natural lighting. Classified: 03/03/2003 Victorian Heritage Database. White marble statue of a woman standing with left arm raised to her head and draped in cloth to form a robe tied at the front.Rebekah -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Plaques on the Community Centre at the Old Colonist's Association Retirement Village, Charles Anderson Grove, 2019, 22/09/2019
Plaques relating to the Community Centre at the Old Colonists' Association Retriement Village at Charles Anderson Grove, and previous donors.charles anderson grove, retirement village, commuinty centre, ian s. fraser, joe white bequest, hilton white estate, lancelot w. wilson estate, ian rollo currue estate foundation -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Plan - Design for Petersen Bequest, Proposed Garden and Drinking Fountain Sturt Street Ballarat
Photocopy of pencil design on paperpetersen bequest, garden drinking fountain, sturt street ballarat -
Melbourne Legacy
Domestic object - Magnet, Lest we forget, 2022
A magnet used in a direct marketing campaign in 2022. The campaign was to encourage people to consider gifting money to Legacy in their will. A sample of merchandise that encourages people to never forget the sacrifice made by the ADF.Rectangular magnet with blue background and red poppy.bequests, marketing -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Williamson, Audrey, The Airdrie Story, 1991
History of Airdrie House Society Incorporated as 'a tribute to all members of the Committee of Management of the society for the Care of Aged or Incapacitated Nurses (Victoria) through its name changes to the present day (193-1991). Includes appendices of: Profiles and Personalities, Listing of Bequests and referencesA history of Airdrie from 1931 - 1991. Includes many black and white photographsnon-fictionHistory of Airdrie House Society Incorporated as 'a tribute to all members of the Committee of Management of the society for the Care of Aged or Incapacitated Nurses (Victoria) through its name changes to the present day (193-1991). Includes appendices of: Profiles and Personalities, Listing of Bequests and referencescanterbury, airdrie, williamson> audrey, nurses, shrublands estate, anderson> joan, shierlaw> george c, sharrott house, rochester road, airdrie house society incorporated -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Newspaper - Three Accounts of the Unveiling of Russell Thomson Statuary in the Botanical Gardens, The Ceremony of Unveiling the Russell-Thomson Statuary
Firsthand accounts of the unveiling of the Russell-Thomson Statuary in the GardensImportant in the History of Ballarat and in the adornment of the Botanical Gardens in the nineteenth century. The first newspaper article, p.2 from the Ballarat Star, 3/8/1888. The second article, 2 pages from the Ballarat Star, 4/8/1888. The third article, three pages from the Ballarat Courier, 4/8/18881st Article, 1st line underlined in green marker pen and bottom of page in biro and in green marker pen, 3/8/88. p.2. The 2nd Article, date and 1st line of the article underlined in green marker, no page number. the second page, 4/8/88. p.2 Star is written in biro and underlined in green vertically, left hand side of page with the 1st line of the article underlined. 3rd article, no markings. james russell thomson, statuary, unveiling ceremony, bequests, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, friends of the botanical gardens, nineteenth century, benefactors -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Opening of the Zoo in the Gardens, Extracts from the Ballarat Courier, April 4th and 5th, 1917, 1917
The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens.The Courier articles clearly show the importance of the opening of a Zoo in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens with the Premier of Victoria and other official visitors attending the opening ceremony.one page of transcribed extracts from the Courier, with some words highlighted in bold dated 16/2/2010.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, the opening of the zoo, the zoological gardens, birds and animals, mr ben jahn's bequest, northern gardens reserve, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Restored grave of city benefactor unveiled c2010, James Russell Thomson, c 2010
J.Russell Thomson made his fortune from gold mining and was one of Ballarat's great benefactors.While J.Russell Thomson left a generous bequest to be spent on statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, it is claimed that he played an active role in the events of the Eureka Stockade.A narrow wide piece of newsprint with a coloured photograph with caption, left hand side, folded and dog-eared right hand side.None. Very likely cut out of the Ballarat Courier newspaper, c2010.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, gold mining, benefactor, statues, eureka stockade, grave restoration, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, trustees, scottish miner., gardens, ballarat, thomson, courier, john garner collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat Star. Three Reports, May 1886, J.R.Thomson, Death, Funeral and Will, May 27, 29, 1886
The Death, Funeral and Will reported in the Ballarat Star indicate the importance and high regard in which J.R. Thomson was held as one of Ballarat's pioneers. J.R. Thomson left a generous bequest for the purchase of Statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Three photocopies of Articles from the Ballarat Star. the first photocopy is a column in length and is headed "Death of Mr J.Russell Thomson.The second contains a paragraph half way down the page about the funeral, without a heading and the third, a paragraph, 2nd half of the page about the Will; no heading.p.1 written vertically down the page in pencil, the Star, May 27 1886, p.3 written in pencil in the 1st column, The Star, p.2, May 29.doctor john garner, j.r. thomson, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, ballarat star, miner, eureka stockade., duncan gillies, ballarat art gallery., ballarat club., benefactor, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, banquet, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography by John Garner, 2/2010
J.R.Thomson was one of Ballarat's notable pioneers.J.R. Thomson left a generous bequest for the purchase of statues for the Botanical Gardens2 sheets of white paper with 1 &1/4 pages of printingIn italics, p.2 "Jg 2/10john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, miner, ballarat art gallery, eureka rising, benefactor., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949, Notes on his life by John Garner
Richard Armstrong Crouch initiated the Avenue of Sculptures of Australian Prime Ministers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. R.A.Crouch is mainly remembered for initiating the Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. 1 white sheet of paper; half a page of print. (3 copies)Nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, avenue of australian prime ministers, benefactor, ballarat fine art gallery bequest, politician, labor party, barrister and solicitor, protectionist, war record., lt colonel, richard armstrong crouch, crouch, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat