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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Teachers' College: Girls of Victoria Street Hostel, 1951, 1951
... for the Ballarat Teachers' College. When Ballarat Institute of Advanced...' college ballarat institute of advanced education ballarat school ...!30 Victoria Street Ballarat was built for Joseph Phillips in 1888. It was originally named "Ellaville". It was a family home until it was sold to the Education Department in 1945/46 and became a hostel for young ladies, later becoming a residence for the Ballarat Teachers' College. When Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education and the Ballarat Teachers' College merged in 1976, the Victoria Street residence became availablefor use by the Ballarat School of Mines. Today 130 Victoria Street is used as a student residential facility attached to Federation University.Black and white photograph mounted on beige card. Photo information written in black with brown and blue highlightsPhotographers namevictoria street ballarat, joseph phillips, "ellaville", education department, hostel, ballarat teachers' college, ballarat institute of advanced education, ballarat school of mines, federation university, women -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsletter, Ballarat University College Newsletter, Nos 1-9, 1990
... of Advanced Education, and later became the University of Ballarat... of Melbourne. It was previously Ballarat College of Advanced Education ...Ballarat University College was affiliated with the University of Melbourne. It was previously Ballarat College of Advanced Education, and later became the University of Ballarat. John Sharpham was the Director of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1991 the college had an enrolment of over 4,200 people.Nine four page newsletters of the Ballarat University College. .1) Steve Moneghetti interview and picture, Chianti, Pat Hope biography, Platypus Survical Study, Halls of Residence. .2) John Sharpham, Pat Hope, National rankings, Mount Helen Library extensions, Student accomodation, H. Troon Pty Ltd, Brett Edgington, Melissa Graham, Michael Ransom, Department of Conservation and Environment, Land rehabilitation, Ron Kemp, Richard Steep, Rodger Fernandez, francoise Jewell, Petrus Spronk, basketball. .3) Literary Essay Wards, Meg Tasker, John Sharpham, Garry Kinnane, Town and Gown, Keving Livingston, Bruce Garner, Sports Performance unit, Director's Medal winners - Paul Davidson and Belinda Collins .4) Derek Woolley, John Sharpham, Assistant Director, Scott barber, nursing, Thoshan Ruberu .5) Ian Brain, Brotherhood of St Laurence, John Sharpham, Nina McKay, Koorie Bridging Course .6) John Sharpham, Taiwan, Dennis Else, Trevor Hastings, Leanne Phillips, Cinnamon Francis .7) Derek Woolley, Asian Studies, Carolyn Blackman, Rober Sharrock, Cari Dowing, Jodie Hawkin, Mary Hickey, Nigel McCallum, Kevin Livingston .8) John Sharpham, Mary Hickey, Mohammad Hilmi, Bin Yusof, Bill Pryor, Ross ramsat, Clare Cummins, Extra Muros, Anne Rowe, Mary Egan, Vicki Shelton .9) John Sharpham, Garry Kidd, Peter BlizzardElaine d'Esterre Ian hemingway, Parking, Kerry Daniell, Denis Shanahan, trevor hastings moneghetti, student accomodation, mt helen student accommodation, ballarat university college, hope, chianti, platypus, jewell, kemp, steep, spronk, petrus spronk, tasker, kinnane, garner, livingston, town and gown, ruberu, barber, else, phillips, collins, francis, wooley, livingston, mccallum, hickey, sharrock, dowing, hawkins, egan, shelton, pryor, ramsay, hilmi, yusof -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, A.H. Ramsay, The Development of Tertiary Education In Victoria 1963-1972: Report and Recommendations of the Committee for Development of Tertiary Education in Victoria, 1963, 08/1963
... Withdrawn from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education... Withdrawn from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Library ...Withdrawn from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Library.Beige soft covered book of 178 pages. The report was known as the Ramsay Report,ramsay report, tertiary education, university, teachers' colleges, statistics, entrance standards, technical colleges, state colleges, junior colleges, film, radio, costs, enrolment projectuis, enrolment -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Bernard Keith Hyams, Teacher Preparation in Australia: A History of its Development from 1850 to 1950, 1979, 1979
... Withdrawn from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education... Withdrawn from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Library ...Withdrawn from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Library.Soft covered book of 161 pages. teacher education, pre-service teachers, teachers' college, education, schools -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Rigby Publishers Ltd, Ballarat Sketchbook, 1982
... Graham Hawley lectured in Design at the Ballarat College... Hawley lectured in Design at the Ballarat College of Advanced ...Hard covered book of 56 pages, with an orange dust jacket. The book includes information and sketches such as the Ballarat Town Hall, Lake Wendouree, Sovereign Hill, St Andrew's Kirk, St Patrick's Cathedral, Warrenheip, former Ballarat Gaol, Arch of Victory, Old Colonist' Hall, Ballarat Post Office. 2 Copies .1 & .2ballarat, architecture, building, drawings -
Federation University Historical Collection
Artwork, Artwork by students of Togane Junior High School, Japan
... College of Advanced Education by visiting guests. ... These works were most probably gifted to the the Ballarat College ...These works were most probably gifted to the the Ballarat College of Advanced Education by visiting guests. Artwork by students of Togane Junior High School, Japan.togane junior high school, japan, artworks, painting -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Physical Education - Do It Daily, 1981
... Ballarat College of Advanced Education lecturer Peter Fryar... Ballarat College of Advanced Education lecturer Peter Fryar ...Ballarat College of Advanced Education lecturer Peter Fryar was involved with this publication as President of ACHPER Victoria. norman lacey, physical education, vic swim, achper victoria, peter fryar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Booklet, 'Breaking New Ground: Outlining the Origins of the University of Ballarat' by Jack Barker, 2014
... (then Ballarat College of Advanced Education). Two booklets, each 28... (then Ballarat College of Advanced Education). Two booklets, each 28 ...E.J. Barker was the Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, and the first Director of the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. In one booklet, a letter from 6th February 2014 states that this copy has been forwarded to Ex-Staff Association Members from Verna Barry, secretary of BESA.Booklet outlining the memories of E.J. Barker, the first Director of the Federation University Mt Helen Campus (then Ballarat College of Advanced Education). Two booklets, each 28 pages. Bound with plastic comb binding, has thicker card for back cover. One booklet has a typed paper letter taped in the back.e.j. barker, jack barker, mount helen, mount helen campus, ballarat school of mines, ballarat institute of advanced education, melbourne college of advanced education, alf reed, martin committee, mount clear, ray bell, lord casey, sir zelman cowen, 1870s founders hall, peter karmel, state college victoria ballarat, john dawkins, turning the sod, history, verna barry, ex-staff association, breaking new ground, university of ballarat -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, NASA Presentation, 1990, 1990
... College of Advanced Education by Atlanta astronaut Pierre J. Thuot... College of Advanced Education by Atlanta astronaut Pierre J. Thuot ...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.A mounted Australian flag and NASA crew patch flown aboard the Orbiter Atlanta, STS-36, on 28 February to 04 March 1990. These items were presented to the students of faculty of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education by Atlanta astronaut Pierre J. Thuot. The mounted presentation includes images of the spacecraft and views from space. art, artwork, nasa, national aeronautics and space administration, atlantis, australian flag, atlanta crew patch, piere j. thuot, space -
Federation University Art Collection
Drawing, Ian Page, Self Portrait by Ian Page, 1977
... Teachers' College, and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education... Teachers' College, and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education ...Ian PAGE Ian Page was an Art Lecturer at the Ballarat Teachers' College, and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Both are predecessor institutions of Federation University Australia. Ian Page presented John Mildren with this portrait, they had work together at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. 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.Black and white pen and ink self portrait of Ian PageIan D. Page, 77available, ian page, self portrait, staff member -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, John Barker, Internal Combustion Engine Driven Heat Pump, 1983
... Engineering at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education... at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, and completed his final ...John C. Barker, the son of E.J. Barker , studied Mechanical Engineering at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, and completed his final year in 1983..1 - Internal Combustion Engine Driven Heat Pump project report .2 - Final Year Engineering Degree Projects 1983 (Full catalogue) .3) Four-figue mathematical tables.On .3 "John C. Barker Ballarat College" in handwriting on the front cover.john c. barker, engineering, heat pump, combustion engine -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - sepia, Former Premier of Victoria Steve Bracks
... Steve Bracks was President of the Ballarat College... Bracks was President of the Ballarat College of Advanced ...Steve Bracks was President of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education Student Union. This image was used on the Federation University Distinguished Alumni Wall in the Albert Coates Centre.Portrait of former Premier Steve Bracks.steve bracks, premier, alumni, student union -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat Symphony Orchestra Inaugural Concert, 1987 (exact); The concert was held on 11 April 1987
... Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor... Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor ...Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor organisation of the University of Ballarat. Founders Hall is located on the University's Mt Helen Campus, and is now within the Caro Conference Centre. The Ballarat Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to the performance of fine music at the highest level possible, and was formed in order to provide both a performance opportunity for musicians in Ballarat and District and also to enrich the cultural life of the community. The home of the ensemble was at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, and it was intended that the orchestra serve the needs of both education and the community.White, soft coloured programme. Conductors were David Forrest, Adrian Thomas and Graeme Vendy. The soloist was Kevin McFerrandavid forrest, adrian thomas, graeme vendy, kevin mcferran, ballarat college of edvanced education, founders hall, ballarat symphony orchestra -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Warren Tiller and the All Purpose Band Graduation, c1995
... , with the Ballarat College of of Advanced Education weaving in the background. ..., with the Ballarat College of of Advanced Education weaving in the background ...The All Purpose Band Graduation with the conductor Warren Tiller. Lloyd Stinton is on the cornet, back row, fourth from the right.Formal grouping of students and conductor Warren Tiller. They are standing on the stage in the Mt Helen Campus Founders Hall, with the Ballarat College of of Advanced Education weaving in the background. all purpose band, warren tiller, lloyd stinton, music, band, brass instruments -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Colin B. Tonkin, Leader's Guide to Australia and Human Rights (Draft), 1978, 1978
... in Education at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education... at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The publication ...Colin Tonkin was a lecturer n the School for Studies in Education at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The publication was produced to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (10 December 1948)Draft copy of Colin B. Tonkin's draft manuscript for "Australia and Human Rights". A memo thanks students for their contribution to the work.colin tonkin, education, human rights, anniversary -
Federation University Art Collection
Drawing - Artwork, Hawley, Graeme, 'SMB Lydiard Street' by Graham Hawley, 2004
... College of Advanced Education This item is part of the Federation... in Art Education at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education ...Graham Hawley lectured in Art Education at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education 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.A drawing of the heritage listed buildings of the Ballarat School of Mines (Now Federation University SMB Campus). art, artwork, graham hawley, lydiard street south, ballarat, available, architecture, architectural drawing, ballarat school of mines, federaton university smb campus, administration building, building a, former wesley church, art deco, ballarat technical art school -
Federation University Art Collection
Drawing - Artwork, 'Former Gaol Lydiard St' by Graham Hawley, 2004
... Graham Hawley lectured in Art Education at Ballarat College... in Art Education at Ballarat College of Advanced Education ...Graham Hawley lectured in Art Education at Ballarat College of Advanced Education 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.Drawing of the former Ballarat Gaol gates, wall, Governor's Residence and Warden's Residence. The gaol building is now part of the Federation University SMB Campusart, artwork, hawley, ballarat gaol, available, graham hawley, ballarat school of mines, gaol gates, governor's residence, warden's residence -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Artwork - Painting, 'Untitled' by Johanna Lonsdale, 1987
... Student work from Graduate Exhibition, Ballarat College... Graduate Exhibition, Ballarat College of Advanced Education 1987 ...Student work from Graduate Exhibition, Ballarat College of Advanced Education 1987. 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. Oil on CanvasJ Lonsdale (verso)art, artwork, abstract, lonsdale, alumni, available, oil on canvas, oil painting -
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Photograph - Framed photographed, Ballarat Teachers' College Barkly Street
... to the Mount Helen Campus of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. ... was moved to the Ballarat College of Advanced Education at Mt Helen ...The Ballarat Teachers' College opened at Dana Street Primary School in 1926. From 1927-1931 it was conducted at the Ballarat East Town Hall. Returning to Dana Street Primary School in 1946 to 1955, and eventually was held in a costume built facility in Gillies street from 1955 to 1976. In 1976 pre-service teacher training was moved to the Ballarat College of Advanced Education at Mt Helen Campus. This image was hung in the corridor of the School of Education (Mount Helen). It most probably dates from around the time of the transfer of Ballarat Teachers' College to the Mount Helen Campus of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Framed black and white photograph with green mount. The photograph shows the Former Ballarat East Town Hall during the era it was used as the Ballarat Teachers' CollegeOn a plaque ' Ballarat Teachers' College, Barkly Street, 1927-1931, (Formerly Ballarat East Town Hall)education, ballarat teachers college, ballarat east town hall, barkly street, ballarat east gardens -
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Equipment - Object, Abacus, c.1963
... at the Ballarat School of Mines and the Ballarat College of Advanced... of Mines and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education ...Donated by Helen Burgess former lecturer in Craft at the Ballarat School of Mines and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. This abacus was purchased while Helen was visiting Asia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvsnftXXKdw Usage: check wikipediaRectangular abacus, Chinese style rosewood or blackwood with brass fittings on corners and dividing framework,13 rods, 65 lower beads, 26 upper beads. Gift of Helen BurgessManufacturing stamp on lower RHS inside frame: "1963 6" Unidentified Chinese characters on the framework behind the lower beads on both central vertical supports, on the LHS framework and on the centre portion of the lower framework.abacus, abacus chinese, rosewood stained, helen burgess, mathematics -
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Painting - Gouache, Sue Quinlan, Untitled by Sue Quinlan, 1984
... This item was purchased for the Ballarat College... for the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University ...This item was purchased for the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University Australia) by the Art Acquisition Committee. It is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed abstract painting using gouache. If you can provide information on this artist or artwork please use the comment link below.art, artwork, sue quinlan, quinlan, abstract, gouache -
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Artwork - caricature, 'Bill Durant in Neville Bunning's Chair' by Henry Moritz
... at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University... and Henry Moritz were staff members at the Ballarat College ...Both Bill Durant and Henry Moritz were staff members at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University). Neville Bunning ceremoniously presented the chair to Bill Durant in the Art Department at Neville Bunnings Retirement function. Framed caricature of Ballarat School of Mines staff member Bill Durant sitting in Neville Bunnings Chair. "Mr. Chairman"bill durant, henry moritz, caricature, available -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Robert Morrell
... Manager. He was Ballarat College of Advanced Education Business.... He was Ballarat College of Advanced Education Business ...From 1970-1971 Bob Morrell was Business Manager of the Ballarat School of Mines. From 1971-1976 he was Registrar-Business Manager. He was Ballarat College of Advanced Education Business Manager of and Secretary of Council from )1 July 1976. Photographic Portrait robert morrell, bob morrell, ballarat school of mines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Lines of Succession: The Origins of the University of Ballarat from 1870, November 2012
... of Advanced Education, Ballarat College of Advanced Education... of Advanced Education, Ballarat College of Advanced Education ...This University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Two booklets, 10 pages plus covers with full colour illustrations, with black and blue text. The book gives a brief overview of the origins of the University, including the Ballarat School of Mines, Ballarat Teachers College, State College of Victoria, Ballarat Junior Technical School, Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Ballarat University College, Wimmera Institute of TAFE, Ararat Technical School, University of Ballarat Technology Park.University of Ballarat Learn to succeed and logo on top right hand corner of cover. Lines of Succession The origins of the University of Ballarat from 1870 in middle of front cover. Developed for the University of Ballarat November 2012. Timeline at the bottom of pagesuniversity of ballarat, ballarat, university, 2012, 1870, ballarat school of mines, smb, lines of succession, 1994, school of mines ballarat, mining education, education, mining, technical art school, university of melbourne, mt pleasant observatory, observatory, teaching, chemistry laboratory, workshops, mining museum, gardens, gauge tower, flude, usher, smith, guerin, ballarat junior technical school, bjts, heseltine, richards, barker, arblaster, ballarat technical school, ballarat school of industries, biae, mt helen, tafe, ballarat teachers' college, btc, bcae, smb tafe, ballarat brewery, ballarat university college, university of ballarat act, 1993 -
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Document, Zig Plavina, The Evolution of Mechanical & Civil Engineering Laboratories of the Ballarat School of Mines Between 1960 and 1990, 07/2004
... at the Ballarat School of Mines and Ballarat College of Advanced Education... at the Ballarat School of Mines and Ballarat College of Advanced Education ...Zig Plavina worked as a technician and tutor in Engineering at the Ballarat School of Mines and Ballarat College of Advanced Education (predecessor institutions of the University of Ballarat). Zig was also a long term volunteer with the University of Ballarat historical Collection and organised a number of reminiscences of former staff members,Seven page printout of the reminiscences of Zig Plavina on The Evolution of Mechanical & Civil Engineering Laboratories of the Ballarat School of Mines (and Ballarat College of advanced Educaition) Between 1960 and 1990 -
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Equipment - Computer related, Punch cards and print out, 18/04/1980
... Barker while he was a student at Ballarat College of Advanced... was a student at Ballarat College of Advanced Education, a predecessor ...The computer cards and printout were completed by John Barker while he was a student at Ballarat College of Advanced Education, a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. The punch cards were used in the RMIT computer centre. John Barker was the son of E.J. and Winsome Barker.A number of punch cards and the related print out .punch cards, computer, computer print out., john barker, fortran -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat University College Proposal for Recognition as a University, 1993, 07/1993
... the University of Melbourne and the Ballarat College of Advanced... and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, with Ballarat University ...In 1889 an affiliation agreement was signed between the University of Melbourne and the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, with Ballarat University College commencing on 01 January 1990. In December 1992 Ballarat University College proposed to the Minister for Tertiary Education that it be recognised as a University. The University of Ballarat was established in 1994. Blue A4 report including future directions and recommendations. The appendices include the affiliation agreement between Ballarat University College and the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Limited.strategic plan, university, ballarat university college, recognition of universities, tertiary education in ballarat, tafe, ballarat school of mines, merger, affiliation agreement, haddon storey, robert h.t. smith, university of ballarat establishment -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, Cate Whitehead, [Untitled] by Cate Whitehead, 2000
... a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Scupture) at the Ballarat College...) at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education beween 1986 and 1988 ...Cate WHITEHEAD (1955- ) Cate Whitehead undertook a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Scupture) at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education beween 1986 and 1988. 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.Framed drawing art, artwork, drawing, stawell campus, cate whitehead, alumni -
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Document - Documents, Ken Clements (BCAE Registrar), Academic Registrar Information, 1972-1988
... of Advanced Education and Ballarat College of Advanced Education... Institute of Advanced Education and Ballarat College of Advanced ...The collection of material was collected and compiled by Ken Clements, Academic Registrar.A grey cardboard file box with information compiled by Ken Clements, the first Academic Registrar at Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education and Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation Univeristy). The information includes: 1. Ballarat School of Mines advertisement for the Academic Registrar Position 2. Details of Position 3. Ballarat Institute of Advanced Educaton information for Lectureship applicants 4. Copy of Ken Clements application for the position. 5. Principal's Recipt of application note 6. Request to and reference from R.F. Colbourne 7. Request to attend for interview from Deputy Principal 8. Principal's receipt of appointment advice from Ken Clements 9. Ballarat Courier Photo of January 1972 - Deputy Principal H. Trudinger, Principal E.J. (Jack) Barker, Academic Registrar Ken Clements. 10. Plans for storage and operation of student records with Electronic Data Processing 11. Memo to Heads of Departments for current enrolment data, with Academic Registrar duties statement attached for information 12. Subject COding Scheme first draft. 13. "The Developmen of Tertiary Education in Ballarat" a report to the Victorian Minister of Education 14. Director's Advice of change of classification for Ken Clements 15. "Professional Experience Program Report: Ken Clements 1980 16. Sample commuinuicaiton re Registry Stadd traditional end of year function 17. Sample Enrolment Manual 18. Copy of application for La Troe position 19 CAEnews, April - Produced for Registry as an information service for Ballarat College of Advanced Education Staff. Includes infromation on the northwest access to the Mount Helen Campus. Photos include roadworks on Greenhill Road, a rehearsal for the play "Little Malcom", John Langer, Jayne Wilkins, Ian Gomm, Gary Gorman 20. Part of Notes for participants in Conferring Ceremony 21. Ken Clements notes re admission to tertiary education 22. Letterhead re Ballarat College of Advanced Education 23. Memo re 1988 Admission process 24. Staff Club Activities Survey 25. 1988 Enrolment Manual 26. Sundry cards used by registry for public and internal communication, 27. Listing of Ken Clement snad B. Coldwell duties March 1988 28. Docuemnts and memos re classifications of Ballarat College of advanced Education Staff, most are to do with the Academic regsitrar position 29. Notes re Ken Clements leaving Ballarat College of Advanced Education in 1988 30. Ken Clements notes for University of Ballarat Retired Staff Association Newsletter 1997 31. Ken Clements data in Ballarat University College "Biographical Archive of Retired Staff, 1996 32. Listing of some projects undertaken by Ken Clements as a volunteer at the University of Ballarat art and Historical Collection. ken clements, john langer, ian gomm, gary gorman, leslie clements, jayne wilkins, academic registrar, retired staff association, staff club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Letters to and from Nina Steane - 1973, 1973
... of Ballarat College of Advanced Education. (copy) .3 Type written... of Ballarat School of Mines and later Director of Ballarat College ...Nina Steane was the daughter of Sydney Carroll. He was the son of John Whiteman and Alice Cornwall, born in Melbourne in 1877. After a short marriage his parents separated and he chose to live with his father. Alice resumed her maiden name and became successful in the Mining Industry in Ballarat. She owned the Midas Mine on the Dowling Forest Estate, Victoria. She was known as Madame Midas. Returning to London her business thrived and her company the 'British Australasian Mining Investment Company' was floated in London in July 1889. It is said she became a millionaire at 30. Sydney Carroll was born George Frederick Carl Whiteman (1877-1958). Sydney was heavily involved with the theatre and was manager of a number of London theatres. He founded the Open Air Theatre in 1933. A new complex was been built on the site in 1975. He was part-author of several plays, published a book on dramatic criticism as well as being a drama critic. Nina Steane (Carroll) was born in 1932 and studied Art at the Cheltenham School of Art. She then went to Oxford University where she studied Literature. After Oxford she married John M Steane and they had three children. They lived in Southport, Kettering where she exhibited her art until the mid 1970s. In 1976 John became Oxfordshire's County Archaeologist and so moved to live in the area. Here Nina showed her art as well as in London and other parts of the country as well as abroad Nina died in 1990, aged 57. .1 Type written letter on white paper. Addressed "Dear Sir" and signed "Nina Steane" (copy) .2 Type written letter on white paper. Addressed "Mrs Steane" and signed by "E J Barker" Principal of Ballarat School of Mines and later Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education. (copy) .3 Type written letter on white paper. Addressed "Dear Mr Barker" and signed "Nina Steane" (copy) .4a Copy of hand written information on The Midas Mine .4b continuation of information.1 Signature of Nina Steane. Dated July 6th 1973 .2 Signature "EJB". Dated 20th July 1973 .3 Signature of Nina Steane. Dated July 26th 1973midas mine, nina steane, sydney carroll, alice cornwall, john whiteman, melbourne, madame midas, british australasian mining investment company, millionaire, london, drama, open air theatre, cheltenham school of art, oxford university, literature, john m steane, oxfordshire county, archaeologist, exhibition