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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Progress Press, Don't miss this show!, 1991
... victorian college of agriculture and horticulture... principal victorian college of agriculture and horticulture Page 3 ...Page 3 from Progress Press (an eastern suburbs newspaper), October 2, 1991. A short article about the centenary celebrations with a photo of the principal, Dr Greg Moore sitting alongside a sculpture of a man sited in the Native Garden. The caption reads: "Manager of the VCAH Greg Moore with one of the 40 sculptures celebrating the college's centenary."dr greg moore, vcah, centenary, progress press, sculpture, principal, victorian college of agriculture and horticulture -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white photocopy, Types at Burnley, 1932
... of portrait studies of girl students at Burnley Horticultural College... from left. female students burnley horticultural college ...The original newspaper cutting was lent by Dorothy Baker/Barker (1933) in 1991 and returned in February 1992, who is 4th from left.Photocopy of a newspaper article in 3 sections, of a wide photograph of 8 female students in a line.The inscription reads, "Types at Burnley.-A series of portrait studies of girl students at Burnley Horticultural College this week, when the new term began after the holidays."female students, burnley horticultural college, dorothy baker ( barker) -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Making Girl Gardeners, 1931
... the herald students burnley horticultural college students ...Newspaper cuttings of an article and accompanying photo in "The Herald" December 9, 1931. The photo is of four students carrying pitchforks of oats, with the caption: "Girl harvesters at Burnley Horticultural School see plenty of the practical side of farming. They are carrying the last sheaves of an oats crop stacked yesterday." The accompanying article, "Burnley's Long Career," describes the students activities and the history of the school. It discusses the changes in the girls' uniforms over the years and the types of girls who take the course: those wanting a career as gardeners, those wishing to make 'pin money' from part-time gardening and those who regard gardening as a domestic hobby. Research and writing are also mentioned as potential careers.the herald, students, burnley horticultural college, students working outside, oats, careers, uniforms -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Down on the farm - at Burnley, 1931
... students female students burnley horticultural college ...(1) Two students sitting on straw and holding a bucket. (2) Seven female students with a horse and cart. One student is sitting on the horse and the caption reads: "New recruits at Burnley Horticultural School drove in rustic state to gather the maize crop yesterday. So popular has the school course become that there are no more vacancies for students this season. These beginners tackled a tall job, for the maize produced in the school paddock is 10 to 11 feet high."students, female students, burnley horticultural college, maize, students working outside, horses, draught horses -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Twins at Work and Doing Time, 1930-1940
... burnley horticultural college female students pruning a.w ...Two newspaper cuttings. 1. two female students with a horse and cart, with the caption: "Twins at work - Pruning at the Burnley Horticultural School." 2. a story about egg production at the College, featuring a hen called Matilda Jane, and with an interview with Mr AW Jessep, with the sub-titles "Doing Time" and" Utopia."burnley horticultural college, female students, pruning, a.w. jessep, poultry, egg-laying competition, horses, students working outside, draught horses, orchard -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Horticulture for Women - at the Burnley Gardens, 1928
... horticultural college course description careers for women uniform ...Describes classes available to women at Burnley, the gardens, the curriculum, practical activities, uniform, excursions and demonstrations. Also discusses potential salaries for gardeners after graduation. Cutting from The Age, Page for Women. Horticulture for Women. At the Burnley Gardens", February 7, 1928.the age, horticulture, female students, burnley horticultural college, course description, careers for women, uniform, salary, burnley gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Students ShowThat The Pruning Season Is Here, 1929
... burnley horticultural college apple trees pruning orchard students ...Newspaper cutting from The Sun News-Pictorial, July 23, 1929. Photo of 12 students pruning apple trees, with a close-up of secateur technique. The caption reads: "Daughters of Eve among the apple trees at Burnley School of Horticuture are still lending their support to the apple-a-day adage first advocated in the Garden of Eden. They are shown pruning the apple trees in the orchard, which is in the charge of Mr AW Jessep. Inset is the correct method of cutting to an external bud on the tree. There are 34 girl students being trained at the school for professional positions as agriculturists. Many former students have won good posts in Australian States. The agricultural course occupies two years and carries a special certificate."the sun news-pictorial, students, female students, a.w.jessep, burnley horticultural college, apple trees, pruning, orchard, students working outside, secateurs -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Woman Students at Burnley School of Horticulture, 1941
Cutting from The Leader, March 29, 1941. Includes six photos of students working at Burnley. Captions are: (1) "Miss C. Allen working with a microscope in the classroom." (2)"A ride back to the college buildings in a dray is much more fun than walking." (3) "Miss Margaret Bowron with a pumpkin grown in the vegetable garden." (4) "The theoretical side of horticulture, is too, important - and interesting, to judge by the expression on the faces of these students." (5). "Miss Joan Hamborg disbudding begonias." (6)"Miss Joan Harrison is here seen among the rhubarb in the vegetable garden."the leader, c. allen, margaret bowron, microscope, cynthia allen, joan harrison, vegetables, rhubarb, orchard, students working outside, students in class, pumpkins, begonias -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Weekly Times, Burnley Gardens To Be Utilised For Scientific Research and Experiments, 1928
... . mullett burnley horticultural college Plant Research Institute ...The article describes the need for scientific research by the Agricultural Department into plant diseases and the advantages of performing research at Burnley in the new laboratories. The research is directed by the Superintendant of Agriculture, Mr HA Mullett.Newspaper cutting from "The Weekly Times", September 8, 1928. the weekly times, laboratories, superintendant of agriculture, h.a. mullett, burnley horticultural college, plant research institute, plant research laboratory, plant diseases -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Australasian, Students at the Burnley (V) Horticultural College, 1931
... the australasian students burnley horticultural college ...Newspaper cutting from "The Australasian," No. 4305.-Vol. CXXXI. July 11, 1941. A photo of five students sitting on a fence.the australasian, students, burnley horticultural college, 1931 student group, female students, uniform -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Women Gardeners are sought after - some mow lawns - and not just because husbands won't, 1927
... students burnley horticultural college careers salaries Newspaper ...Newspaper cutting from "The Herald", September 15, 1927. "Women Gardeners are Sought After." Features interviews with AW Jessep and FJ Rae who comment on the demand for women gardeners and the salaries they can earn. Also mentions Edna Walling.the herald, a.w. jessep, f.j. rae, edna walling, female students, burnley horticultural college, careers, salaries -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, "Barn" Social, Unknown
... dance. barn students burnley horticultural college social ...The end-of-year "Barn" social was held by second-year students completing their courses at Burnley. Visitors were met at the gate by a horse and dray and transported to the hall for a barn dance.Newspaper clipping about the end-of-year "Barn" social.barn, students, burnley horticultural college, social activities -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, The Burnley School of Horticulture "Board" Hampered Management, 1899
... horticultural society of Victoria burnley horticultural college board ...Photocopy of an article in "The Leader" 22 April, 1899 by Our Horticultural Reporter." Discussion of how the Board of Management was hampering C. Bogue Luffmann's running of the educational establishment as they were still trying to run it like it was under the R.H.S.V. (Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria.)the leader, charles bogue luffman, rhsv, c b luffmann, royal horticultural society of victoria, burnley horticultural college, board of management -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, The Modern Girl Puts Her Hand To The Plough, 1930
... the sun news-pictorial burnley horticultural college ...Newspaper cutting with 3 photos (2 copies) from "The Sun News-Pictorial", October 15, 1930. (1) Student ploughing with a cart horse, with the caption: "Guiding the plough at Burnley Horticultural Gardens, a girl student prepares a plot for potatoes. Truly, the modern woman has entered the field of industry!" "Happy students at Burnley Horticultural Gardens thoroughly enjoy the hard work associated with the assimilation of farming and gardening lore. Ploughing, planting, pruning, and all the multitude of tasks in horticulture, come within the practical range of their studies." (2) 5 students walking in formation, with the caption: " A bevy of girls returning to lunch after their morning's work yesterday." and Two students in the orchard with flowering fruit trees, with the caption: "Examining the apple blossom for the implacable foe of the orchardist - thrip. The gardens are kept singularly free of pests."the sun news-pictorial, burnley horticultural college, students, female students, ploughing, horses, students working outside, orchard, apple blossom, thrip, draught horses, potatoes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Burnley College - Displays, 1931
... burnley horticultural college students female students ...Newspaper clippings of 4 photos.Captions are: (1) "A dainty basket of dahlias arranged by a girl student at Burnley Horticultural School yesterday for the Royal Horticultural Society's display of autumn blooms in St. Kilda Town Hall." (2) "Miss Freda Lette arranging a basket of Madame Edouard Heriot roses for Mrs. J. S. Oliver at the National Rose Society's show in Melbourne Town Hall." (3) "Gardening girls (pupils at the Burley Horticultural School) taking in their dahlia exhibits at the Royal Horticultural Society Show at the St. Kilda Town Hall today." (4) " Floral Beauty and a fair admirer at the Royal Horticultural Show - Miss Jean Scott, of Burnley Horticultural School, with three choice specimens of gladioli, champions in their class. Left: Emile Aubrun variety, grown by Mr. G. Swensen, Ballarat. Also see B99.1046. (5, 6) Charlemagne and Sunnyside varieties, grown by Mr. R. Hayes, Ballarat."burnley horticultural college, students, female students, burnley horticultural gardens, freda lette, madame edouard heriot roses, mrs j.s. oliver, national rose society, flowers, dahlias, jean scott, royal horticultural society, royal horticultural show, g. swensen, r. hayes, national rose society show, gladioli -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Girl Gardeners - Pupils Taught at Burnley Farm, 1937
... the herald burnley horticultural college students female ...Newspaper cutting from "The Herald", April 30, 1939. The article discusses the course syllabus and potential jobs after graduation. There are two photos, one with a girl ploughing, pulled by two cart horses and the second of a girl surrounded by grape vines and grapes, with the caption: " 'Burnley' girls are ready for any gardening emergency."the herald, burnley horticultural college, students, female students, syllabus, careers, horses, students working outside, orchard, grapes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, The March of Spring Takes No Account of Snow, 1935
... the sun news-pictorial burnley horticultural college ...Newspaper cutting from "News-Pictorial", August 7, 1935. The photo shows two female students admiring blossom on plum trees at Burnley, with the caption: "Flowering plum blossom in Burnley Horticultural Gardens tell the time of the year, irrespective of the cold climate. The students..." the sun news-pictorial, burnley horticultural college, students, female students, burnley horticultural gardens, orchard, plum blossom -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Girl Farming Students at Burnley Horticultural Gardens, 1932-1934
... students female students burnley horticultural college ...3 photographs from a group of 5 in a newspaper. Caption: Girl Farm Students at Burnley Horticultural Gardens are busy harvesting this week. They undergo two years' practical and theoretical training in many branches of farming work. (3) A happy group on the way to reap a crop of oats. (4) A reaping mower going round the crop. (5) Miss Thelma Johnson (1934) who drives old Don and the mower." Also see B99.1078.students, female students, burnley horticultural college, students working outside, harvesting, oats, reaping mower, thelma johnson, don, draughthorse -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Bringing in the Sheaves, 1932-1934
... students female students burnley horticultural college ...Newspaper photographs.(1) From B99.1077 series. "Hay forking by the weaker sex." (2) "The last of the harvesting." (3) "Haymaking is in full swing." (4) "Dwarfed by a 10 ft. crop, a girl student at Burnley Horticultural School had a tough task reaping these tall stalks of maize."students, female students, burnley horticultural college, students working outside, maize, hay making -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesNewspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Australian Garden Lover, The Burnley Gardens, October 1926
On cover pages are 6 photographs of Burnley College and the heading "An Australian Horticultural School Enterprise at Burnley,Vic". The 4 photos on the lower half of the cover page were used in "Green Grows Our Garden", by A.P Winzenreid, Hyland House (1991) p. 52. A.P Winzenreid described the photos as: Top left (photo 3): Espaliered fruit tree on fence, established and trained by George Russ and continued as a feature of interest into the 1950s. Located in old nursery area. Top right (photo 4): orchard spraying. Bottom left (photo 5): View of pavilion. Note Luffmann's pond and Pinus radiata planted in 1860s and removed by G. Manley and A. Tylee (1951-53). Bottom right (photo 6): A.W. Jessep (principal) and E.E. Pescott (lecturer) outside Principal's residence. (Photos 1 and 2 on the cover of the Garden Lover were not reproduced in "Green Grows Our Garden". The Australian Garden Lover, vol. 2 no. 7, October 1, 1926, p 266-7. Cover and two pages.the australian garden lover, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenreid, george russ, espaliered pear, old nursery, orchard, spraying, pavilion, ponds, pinus radiata, a. w. jessep, e. e. pescott, principal's residence, gardening publication, horticulture newspaper, 20s gardening -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Horticultural Notes, 1891
... horticultural college subjects costs students department of agriculture ...Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 2 May, 1891 p14. Description of arrangements made by the Secretary of Agriculture for receiving students at the Horticultural Gardens now under the control of the Agricultural Department. Subjects taught and costs.the leader, secretary of agriculture, horticultural gardens, horticultural college, subjects, costs, students, department of agriculture -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Horticultural Notes, 1891
... the leader horticultural board meeting horticultural ...Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 21 March, 1891 p 14. Description of the first meeting of the Horticultural Board constituted to supervise the working of the new school.the leader, horticultural board, meeting, horticultural college, new school -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Horticultural Notes, 1891
... the leader applicants horticultural course horticultural ...Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 30 May, 1891 p15. List of applicants for the Horticultural course rapidly filling up.the leader, applicants, horticultural course, horticultural college -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan (Item), Pavilion, Horticultural Gardens, Burnley
... pavilion Burnley Gardens Burnley Horticultural College Plan ...pavilion, burnley gardens, burnley horticultural college -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, Horticultural Notes, 1890
... horticultural college government acquisition government funding school ...Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 1 November, 1890 p15. Description of a special meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria to submit proposals made by the committee to the Government to take over the society's property and administer it. The Government to pay all liabilities and establish a Government School of Horticulture. Composition of committee of management.the leader, rhsv, royal horticultural society of victoria, horticultural college, government acquisition, government funding, school of horticulture, committee of management -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, The Richmond Horticultural Gardens and School, 1890
... the leader keilor teachers horticultural college fees costs ...Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 25 October 1890 p15. Correspondence from Pro Bono Publico, Keilor, 20th October. States that necessary teachers are already available for the new college. Various bonuses for agricultural production already in place and fees would cover costs.the leader, keilor, teachers, horticultural college, fees, costs -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPlan, D.C. Bradbury, Student's Amenity Block Burnley Horticultural College, 1971
... 28.7.1971. Student's Amenity Block Burnley Horticultural College ...Site Plan First Floor Elevations by D.C. Bradbury, Public Works Department Building Division, Victoria 28.7.1971.students, amenities -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPlan, Fooks Martin Sandow Pty. Ltd, Victorian College of Agriculture & Horticulture Burnley Campus New Workshop, Equipment Store, & Landscape Construction Facilities, 1996
... Victorian College of Agriculture & Horticulture Burnley... College of Agriculture & Horticulture Burnley Campus New Workshop ...Plans by Fooks Martin Sandow, August 1996. Scale 1:200. (1) New Mechanics Workshop, New Equipment Store, etc. and Landscape Construction, with Elevations. (2) Layout of Equipment Store - where each piece of equipment to be placed.vcah, fooks martin sandow, equipment store, landscape construction -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Colour print, A.P. Winzenried, Diploma Certificate 1894, 1894
... Burnley Horticultural College A. E. Bennett a p winzenried Colour ...First diploma certificate of Royal Horticultural School Burnleydiploma certificate, royal horticultural school burnley, burnley horticultural college, a. e. bennett, a p winzenried -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print, Burnley Horticultural College Magazine, Recreation Activities, 1966
... and white print Burnley Horticultural College Magazine ...Appears as an illustration in the College Magazine Vol. 3,1966, 75th Anniversary Edition. Collage of 14 photographs of students engaged in recreation activities at Burnley and on excursions and sojourns. Collage of 14 photographs of students engaged in recreation activities at Burnley and on excursions and sojourns.1966college magazine, 75th anniversary, students, recreation, excursions, anniversary edition 1966
