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Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Plans for Fencing the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 2002, Problems With Vandalism and Theft, March, 2003
Fencing of Ballarat Botanical Gardens, because of problems with vandalism and theft. The reasons for the fencing of the Botanical Gardens are stated along with the aim to have the fencing appropriate to the style of the Gardens.2 pages. p.2 has plans on both sides of the page. Wendouree Parade fencing, p.2 and Proposed Fencing Scheme, p.3.The three pages have the Begonia logo in black and white with Ballarat Botanical Gardens superimposed and by Lake Wendouree below in smaller print.john garner collection, garner, dr, fence, vandalism, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, theft, proposed fencing scheme, wendouree parade fencing, elevation detail, adam parrott, ballarat city council, local law no.6, south gardens boundary, lych gates, elevation detail. -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Clare Gervasoni, Norfolk Island Pine in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens, 23/04/2020
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a norfolk island pine in the botanical garden sat the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, norfolk island pine, alfred mica smith -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Silver Birch in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Black and white photograph of the garden at the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building. In central position is a Silver Birch.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupPhotograph - Digital image, Curator's or Caretaker's cottage, unknown
This is the original Caretakers or Curators cottage which was built for the first Botanical Gardens curator, George Longley (1858 - 1899) and his family. George and his family, after being made Gardener, moved to the Surveyors Camp where they lived in a tent. Historic significance associated with original Gardens Curatorb/w view of the Caretakers cottage in the Botanical Gardens showing George Longley, Curator (1858 - 1899) with wife and child.b/w, victorian cottage exterior, young family, curator, george longley -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Anderson, Adam
... Gardeners ...Photocopy of a letter of reference for Adam Anderson, Head Gardener at Ripponlea by Julia Sargood Photocopy of 8 page pamphlet ‘Portrait of a Gardener: Adam Anderson” by Richard Heathcote includes photographs and diagrams dated circa 1996 Photocopy of article from “Weekend” dated 21/09/1996 About Adam Anderson at Ripponlea includes photographs of him and his descendant Malcolm Anderson Photocopy of article from “Port Phillip/Caulfield Leader” date 23/09/1996 concerning Adam Anderson his descendant Malcolm Anderson and the exhibition at Ripponlea about Adam Anderson which ran from 30/8/1996 to 30/11/1996anderson adam, sargood frederick sir, sargood julia, mansions, ripponlea, gardeners -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Colour Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 13/08/2020
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens showing stairs leading to a brick building (Administration Building). ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesCertificate, Melbourne City Council 1939, 1939
Certificate issued by Melbourne City Council inscribed, 'This is to Certify that School of Horticulture Burnley Exhibited Cultivated Native Flowers at "Garden City," Treasury Gardens, Melbourne during the period 23rd October to 18th November, 1939, Town Hall, Melbourne. Signed by A.W. Coles, Lord Mayor of Melbourne.Certificate issued by Melbourne City CouncilCertificate issued by Melbourne City Council inscribed, 'This is to Certify that School of Horticulture Burnley Exhibited Cultivated Native Flowers at "Garden City," Treasury Gardens, Melbourne during the period 23rd October to 18th November, 1939, Town Hall, Melbourne. Signed by A.W. Coles, Lord Mayor of Melbourne.certificates, melbourne city council, flowers, plants, exhibition, treasury gardens, a.w.coles, 1939 -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Arbor Week celebration, 26th - 29th April 1989
The students along with the teachers at Bulla Primary School were celebrating Arbor Week in April 1989 by working in the school garden and planting more native trees in the surrounding area.The Arbor Week activities helped to give the children an appreciation of the environment and the importance of trees in our daily lives. A non-digital coloured photograph of six children and an adult planting trees in a gardenarbor, bulla primary school, tree planting, gardening -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide, A. Pout, C95, 1949
The Mabs Younger Slide Collection is made of 20 envelopes containing 24 35mm Kodachrome colour slides. The photographs were taken in December 1949. Photographer A. Pout - Burnley School, W. Pattinson - Melbourne Conserc. C102 1 & 2, A. Pout - Botanical Gardens C99. Labelled and typed list. The collection was donated to the Archives by Mabs Younger on the 16 November 1990."Gardens - Shrubbery Corner Red Hot Poker in centre & Tamarisk in background."gardens, shrubbery, mabs younger, slide collection, a. pout, kodachrome, burnley school, w. pattinson, botanical gardens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Aerial View Sydenham Gardens Estate Circa 1972
The Sydenham gardens were set up in 1854 to provide an area of relaxation for diggers. A German, Mr Kraemer, made extensive plantings of ornamentals and fruit trees. The area expanded to 11 acres in 1865 and 25 acres in 1916. T O Hunter owned the gardens from about 1896 and initially it was used for many types of entertainment including, picnics, festivals and sporting events. It was situated off Holdsworth Road in what is now Jackass Flat. T O Hunter was a cordial manufacturer in Macrae Street, who was prominent in many sporting areas. He was President of the Bendigo Coursing Association and raced both dogs and horses. By the time he sold the gardens in 1936 to Mr Muir, he was using the gardens as grazing for his horses.Photograph: aerial view of Sydenham Gardens Estate Circa 1972 , as noted on photo Colour photo, A5 sizephoto sydenham gardens estate, aerial photo -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, The Log Cabin, Marysville, Vic, 1913-1967
A black and white postcard of the lily pond and garden in front of The Log Cabin in Marysville.A black and white postcard of the lily pond and garden in front of The Log Cabin in Marysville. The Log Cabin was built by Thomas Henry Branchflower who had arrived from England late in 1921. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist. This postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.the log cabin, thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, marysville, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, rose series postcard, p. 2437, rose stereograph co, postcard, souvenir -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Mount Beauty Houses circa 1947
A photo of Beauty Avenue houses looking south. A good example of the garden's created very early in Mount Beauty's history. Photo circa 1947These houses were built for the workers and their families during the construction phase of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.Large coloured photograph with mountains in the background, houses,and SEC poles in the centre, and gardens in the foregroundOn the back in pencil 13411mount beauty housing, kiewa hydro electric scheme, mount beauty gardens, mount beauty township -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Roseneath', 37 Pakington Street, 1979
In 1979, a series of photographs of significant gardens in Kew (Victoria) were taken during a tour by Peter Watts, Historic Gardens Coordinator of National Trust Victoria. These were later purchased to add to the collection. In the case of each photo the colour had badly degraded over time. Original colour (degraded) positive photograph of the coach house of 'Roseneath', 37 Pakington Street Street, Kew.Annotated in ink reverse: "Coach House Roseneath / Peter Watts National Trust Historic Gardens Coordinator / Donated by Mavis Rolley"gardens -- kew (vic.), pakington street -- kew (vic.), roseneath -
Vision AustraliaPlaque - Object, Louise Zalay plaque
Located in the garden at Kooyong, at the intersection of the path to Talbot Crescent and the path leading to the Club house, this plaque marks the contribution of Louise Zalay. Louise worked in the library area and was a familiar figure at Kooyong until her unexpected death in 2015. This plaque was unveiled by CEO Ron Hooten, with Louise's parents and many of her colleagues in attendance, and was accompanied with the planting of a rose bush.Metal plaque with inscription embedded in garden bed.In memory of Louise Zalay A friend and colleague for 20 years 1995-2015vision australia, nameplates -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mrs Ede Sowden in the Raitt garden in Upper Main Street Stawell
Portrait of lady in garden beside chair. Noted Aunty Ede passed away 1940. Mrs Ede Sowden was taken in the Garden of the Raitt home upper Main Street.Lady dressed in a dark coloured suit, white high-necked blouse with brooch at centre, standing beside a chair in the garden. Picket fence is in the background.on the back: Nov '83 Lemon tree has just been removed at property of Mrs Raitt , Upper Main Beverley Biggs (possibly Briggs) has the chair - this is her grandma's sister. Family home brought from Creswick by bullock dray. On the front: Auntie Ede passed away 1940stawell -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPostcard, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, c1908
"Within six years of its first land sales in 1852, founder members had challenged council over horticultural decisions and Ballarat's main thoroughfare contained fences squares, trees and flower beds. The major works that projected the Garden City image were the street plantings, parks and botanical gardens ..." Reference: Michael Taffe, Growing a garden City: Ballarat Horticultural Society 1859-2009, BHS Publishing, 2014, p. 10.This postcard shows how the botanical gardens in Ballarat, famous for being a Garden City.Coloured postcard Forest Scene, Botanical Gardens, Ballarat printed in red at bottom of card. Elaine 30-11-08 handwritten in black ink underneath.botanical gardens, ballarat, forest scene, gardens, botanical, -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Elsie M Dicker, Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens c1940's
gathering of Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens 26th JanuaryFour Panoramic photographs of Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens. One dated 1943. one 1948 and two dated 1940'sSent by E.M. Dicker 170 Auburn Rd Auburncelebrations -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter - Photocopies and photograph, 1927-1930
1200 2 pages of Notes, written by C French Senior to the Jessep Esq. Starting with Royal Horticultural Society 1855, in Survey Paddock. Purpose of establishment of this enterprise; Committee men: The planting by C French of Taxodium Sempervirens: a great flood and its destruction of the Burnley Gardens: this letter is handwritten. A note from C French, dated 23/5/1929, adds further information to the notes. States that Burnley Gardens were laid out by M Lynch and W Harbison as curator. 1201 Handwritten letter by C French to Charlie, thanking him for sending a copy of an article from The Sun. He comments on omissions from the article, provides names of men involved in the first years of the development of the B Gardens, says a good deal about G Neilson. 2 pages. 1202 Letter addressed to Director Botanical Gardens. Refers to a W. Ward, a horticulturalist and the willow tree Huntingdon Willow - Salix Alba (coerulea) Letter written by Charles French. States that willows were sent to Bot Gardens by Sir Joseph Hooker of Kew. The use of this for cricket bats. Willows being setn to Victorian nurseries in 1850s from England. CF States that he planted the first tree Taxodium sempervirens, in Burnley Gardens. Tree presented by JJ Rule of Richmond. 2 pages. 1203 Letter to Charlie from Charles French, signed also Dad This letter is said to be accompanying notes on the B Gardens (Burnley or Botanic?) 1204 Letter to Jessep from Charles French. Mention of "Sequoia" sempervirens Endlicher the red wood planted at Burnley. 1 page5 letters from Charles French about early history of Burnley gardens- Refer to paper cataloguecharles french, gardens, sequoia, redwood, willow tree, use of willow for cricket bats, willow cricket bats, cricket, huntingdon willow, flood burnley gardens -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print and negative, Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Student and Staff Group, 1968
G. Toyne Field Instructor Market Garden. A. Farrance Biological Sciences.Black and white photograph. 8 students with 2 staff members standing and seated in the Ornamental Garden. What they represent is unknown.On reverse, "L-R Phil Clancy, Peter Moody, Phil Kenyon, Keith MacDonald, Peter Lalor, Geoff Humphrey, Front Richard Gardner, A.J. Farrance, Jack Russell, Geo. Toyne. 1968," and, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1341."students, staff, phil clancy, peter moody, phil kenyon, keith macdonald, peter lalor, geoff humphrey, richard gardner, a.j. farrance, jack russell, geo. toyne, field instructor, publicity -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, Claire Pitts, Burnley Gardens - an experimental success, 1990
Photocopy of article in Garden Journal. Advertisement for Centenary Celebrations at end. Claire Pitts, author, focuses on some of the very diverse areas within the gardens that tare the horticultural centre of Victoria and describes how they have been modified over time. Article by Claire Pitts, Australian Garden Journal, Vol.10, No. 2, Dec,1990/Jan.1991 - Another copy at B94.813claire pitts, australian garden journal, burnley centenary, burnley gardens centenary celebrations, burnley gardens 100 year anniversary, burnley gardens over time -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City CouncilOral History_Williamstown Botanic Gardens_Chic Wyatt (nee Anderson), 27 December 2013
The interview is one of a series recorded in 2013-2014 to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic GardensA primary source of information on memories of the Gardens. Chic is the daughter of Ernie Anderson who worked at the Gardens from the age of 15 until he retired at 65. Ernie’s full name was Ernest Rupert Cyril Anderson. Chic verified from her Mother’s bible that her Father was born 19th June 1895. The Anderson family moved into the Curator’s Lodge in the grounds of the Gardens in 1938 following the death of the previous Curator, William Joseph Crowe. CD and transcript of interview with Chic Wyatt (nee Anderson) and her memories of the Gardens from her childhood through to adulthood. The purpose of the interview is to discuss a collection of photos she lent to the Gardens for copying (registration no. 2013.001) and to recall memories of her Father, Ernie Anderson and of living in the grounds.chic anderson, chic wyatt, anderson, fish pond, ornamental lake, gates, curator, horse, army camp, americans, world war 2, cannons, williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, william joseph crowe -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Feeding the Kookaburras at Mountain Grange
Unnamed woman, most likely one of the Hand Family, feeding four kookaburras in the garden at Mountain Grange Homestead..Sepia photograph of women crouching to hand feed four plump kookaburras in a garden with a railing fence behind.mountain grange -
Kew Historical Society IncPlaque, Town of Kew, The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew, 1910
Kew became a separate municipality in 1860.The plaque commemorates that event. It was once located on the rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew.Important commemorative plaque signifying an important event in Kew's history.Brass plaque, originally attached to the first rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew, commemorating the Jubilee of Kew in 1910.Erected by / Public Subscription to Mark / The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew / Opened by Sir Thos. Gibson Carmichael / Bart. K.C.M.G / Governor of Victoria / 8th Decr. 1910. / H.H. Harrison, Town Clerk / J.F. McCrae, Mayorjubilee of kew, rotunda, alexandra gardens, kew
