HISTORY OF THE BALLARAT OLD COLONISTS' ASSOCIATION HOMES AT CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE, LAKE GARDENS One of the original objectives of the Association was “to provide the shelter of a house for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years.” While the first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925 the Association had previously provided relief for needy pioneers from the time it was formed in 1883. Relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas boxes of groceries to deserving pensioners and in some cases payment of burial costs. Records indicate that in September 1922 three of the pensioners being assisted by the Association were accepted as residents in the newly erected Hassell Homes in Gillies Street (now demolished-opposite the High School). The first site for an Asylum for Indigent Members of the Old Colonists' Association was temporarily reserved from sale in October 1891. The site was approximately 28 acres in area in Mt Clear nearly opposite Midvale Shopping Centre in Main Road. The site was heavily timbered and when cleared over 260 tons of wood was sold to the Woah Hawp Gold Mining Company. A set of gates were erected but no homes built, although a plan for this reserve was drawn which showed twenty buildings ranging from one to four unit per building. The reserve was revoked in November 1909. The second site temporarily reserved in November 1909 as an Asylum was in Alfredton and consisted of some 7 acres and was adjacent to land reserved for an Abattoirs for the Ballarat Council. The reserve was revoked in February 1912 as it was deemed more appropriate to be added to the Abattoir site. Council suggested four (4) other sites in exchange for this land and they were inspected by the President, Vice President and Secretary on 22 December 1912. The first site inspected was land on the west side of Creswick Road opposite the brick kilns (now occupied by the showgrounds and oval). The land was described as being good quality, well fenced, no trees, good drainage and ample acreage but some distance from trams. The second site was Perry Park which was described as being good land, well fenced, having frontage to Gillies Street, good drainage and about 26 acres (but subsequently reduced to 10 acres). It was closely planted with Pinus Insignias and Wattle and had easy access from the Botanic Gardens tram. The third site was the North West portion of Victoria Park (corner of Sturt and Gillies Street) and was described as good land, well fenced and drained and well located. The fourth site was the South West corner of Victoria Park and known as Pound Paddock (corner of Winter Street and Gillies Street). It was considered to be low lying and too close to the Abattoir, and was also a considerable distance from trams. While the third site was recommended as the most suitable for the erection of homes it was considered unwise from the point of view as citizens to reduce the acreage of the park and therefore it was recommended that the Perry Park site be asked for as the most acceptable to the Association for the building of homes. The site was eventually temporarily reserved for an Asylum for Indigent Members of the Association in April 1914 with the gates from Mt Clear having been removed to the site a year earlier and eventually erected in 1917 for £12.10.0. In the same year the first 290 pine trees were advertised for removal in July and sold for £16. A sign indicating that the site was reserved for the erection of cottages was erected in September 1917. Stripping of the wattle bark (for tanning) and the cutting of the wood occurred in November 1918 with the land then being leased until it was required for the construction of the first homes in 1924. While the site was the third to be reserved it was the only one which was used for its intended purpose. It was named as Charles Anderson Grove in honour of Charles Anderson who joined the Association in 1918 and was President of the Association from 1942 to 1944. A number of cottages in the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village of Gillies Street, Ballarat.charles anderson grove, old colonists' club, ballarat, old colonists' association, old colonists' homes, retirement village

This statue of Hebe standing tall in Sturt Street is a religious reference to the youth. She holds aloft the cup of youth while the flask or jug of knowledge hangs in her fallen arm. Both Hebe and Ruth as iconic figures face each other across their garden beds forming a part of the sculptural vista of Sturt St. Hebe, Greek Goddess of Youth and the biblical figure Ruth, were the gift of wealthy local benefactor John Permewan, who owned carrier firm Permewan & Wright. He commissioned Charles Summers to sculpt both of the women figures. The artwork is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of Ballarat.Marble sculptural depiction of the Greek goddess Hebe Presented to The City Council of Ballaarat by John Permewan J.P. 1899/ Unveiled 3 April 1889. / This wealthy gentleman of the firm of carriers Permewan & Wright, was also an investor.hebe

ir Charles Gavan Duffy KCMG, Irish-Australian nationalist, journalist, poet and politician, was the 8th Premier of Victoria and one of the most colourful figures in Victorian political history. The suburb of Duffy in the Australian Capital Territory is named after him.(Wikipedia)Image of Charles Gavin Duffy. young ireland, charles gavin duffy, premier of victoria, gavin duffy

Margaret & Charles Grayden owned blocks 33 & 34 from 1868, near George Ames Drive to Churchill Island. Sepia photograph of Margaret & Charles Grayden, possibly at Newhaven.margaret & charles grayden, bernard grayden

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. Charles Gardner, Mayor of Kew 1895-6. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Charles Gardner, Mayor [of Kew] 1895-6mayors of kew (vic), cr. charles gardner, australian photographers - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

At THe Base of the Headstone is another Stone which reads "This graves was renovated 1922 by residents of surrounding disctricts." IN MEMORY OF THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER IN THE WIMMERA WHO DIED HERE.2 Colour Photgraphs: 7097 Charles Creswicks Grave and Headstone, with iron Border 7097a A Closeup of thetop portion of teh Headstones showing the inscription.Sacred to the Memory of Charles Creswick who departrf this life May the 4th 1847 Aged 28 Yearscharles creswick

Charles Hunt Smith (Court House Residence). This photograph taken around 1914 belongs to the Smith Family. Donated to the society by Mr. Bill Smith. The photo is of his father who was a builder and lived at Pleasant Creek Court house.Photograph of an elderly man dressed in jacket, waistcoat & tie. He is standing in front of a brick building and below 3 steps. The original photo is a sepia colour and cut down just to include the gentleman with an enlarged black and white copy on card with the photo.Dad's father Charles Hunt Smith.stawell

Photo of Cr Charles Edmonston. This photo was taken while Charles Edmonston was the President of the Ballarat Shire. 1893-1894.Section of Original Historical photograph of the Councilors,covering the financial year 1893 to 1894.Sepia Photo of Charles Edmonston,Ballarat Shire President,1893/1894. Located in the centre of a photo of all councilors for that year.Section of a photo from Councilors of the Ballarat Shire. 1893/1894.shire, president, ballarat, edmonston, charles, 1893 1894

Charles Partington and his family were pioneer farmers in the Greensborough area. This document lists the final will and testament wished of Charles Partington.A photocopy of the will of Charles Partington 1903. Black and white. Original handwritten. Copied on to A4 paper.partington family, charles partington

Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr Charles F Bradley, Mayor of Kew, Mayor 1867-8. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Charles F. Bradley, Mayor [of Kew] 1867-8mayors of kew (vic), cr. charles f bradley, photographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection

Colour portrait of Prince CharlesColour portrait of Prince Charles with Brown and gold wooden frame Charles is wearing a short red welsh guards coat with gold aguilettes and a blue sash on the back og the frame with black sharpie " Presented to 1 RVR Sergents mess by LT Col Blanksby ED August 1982"" Presented to 1 RVR Officers mess by LT Col Blanksby ED August 1982" 1 of 2 5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess

Photograph of Charles Treleaven ob the cover, 372 pagesnon-fictionThere's no doubt that Charles has had an interesting life. Born in England during the Depression, he experienced the Blitz on London, the Flying Bombs, and then the V2 rockets. From the age of sixteen Charles spent the next 24 years travelling the world aboard British, New Zealand, Fijian, and Australian ships, then settled ashore in Melbourne to start his own packaging business. He was later asked to work with the U.N. in Jordan, based in Amman for some time. On his return to Melbourne, he was appointed CEO for the continued restoration of the award winning sailing ship Polly Woodside, now the pride of our City. Whilst there, Charles initiated the construction of the ship "Enterprize" replica. Finally, he used his knowledge as a navigator to excite over 800,000 Victorian school children with the basics of Science and Astronomy. Charles decided to retire after teaching for 23 years, at the tender age of 82. It is quite a Lifetime. It is quite a story !charles treleaven, polly woodside, seamen, ww2, entreprize, melbourne, britain, merchant navy, cosmodome, maritime heritage association of victoria, mhav, starlab, blitz, saint gregory, interest group

PRIVATE GEORGE THOMAS SPEEDY no. 21718, Army Medical Corps, General reinforcements, RTA 6/9/1919. PRIVATE CHARLES EVERETT SPEEDY, No 3936, 22nd Infantry Battalion, wounded at the Battle of Somme, RTA 21/7/1918.Memorabilia - framed story of two brothers, in colour, using memorabilia of the soldiers and their lives. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.GEORGE T, SPEEDY / CHARLES E. SPEEDYframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

Colour portrait of Prince Charles presented by former Co olour portrait of Prince Charles with Brown and gold wooden frame Charles is wearing a short red welsh guards coat with gold aguilettes and a blue sash on the back og the frame with black sharpie " Presented to 1 RVR Officers mess by LT Col Blanksby ED August 1982"" Presented to 1 RVR Officers mess by LT Col Blanksby ED August 1982" 2/2officer's / sergeant's mess, 5/6 rvr, portrait, prince charles

The party of the British surveyor Charles Grimes were the first Europeans to view the River Yarra, as it was later to be named. Members of the party reached the area now known as Studley Park in 1803. This local re-enactment commemorated 175 years since that event.Charles Grimes, Re-enactment, Yarra River, Kew, 1978. Inscription on reverse: "Trinity Grammar School students taking part in Grimes' journey up the Yarra, 1803. Re-enactment Historical Society Kew contribution to the 1978 Festival of Kew."charles grimes re-enactment, trinity grammar school, cr whiting -- mayors -- kew (vic.), yarra river, andrew allen, kew historical society

The party of the British surveyor Charles Grimes were the first Europeans to view the River Yarra, as it was later to be named. Members of the party reached the area now known as Studley Park in 1803. This local re-enactment commemorated 175 years since that event.Charles Grimes, Re-enactment, Yarra River, Kew, 1978. Inscription on reverse: "KH-191. Grimes' party in boat on Yarra 1978. Re-enactment organised by Kew Historical Society. Actors Trinity Grammar boys. Mrs Argyle's History class." Sticker on back: "771. Standard News. WHS. Festival. 4 cols. May 3. [Page] 5."charles grimes re-enactment, yarra river (kew) 1978, cr whiting (mayor of kew), andrew allen, trinity grammar school, kew historical society

Camp 4 Commandant Major William Charles Scurry MC mounted on a magnificent horse.Black and white photograph of Camp Commandant Major William Charles Scurry MC mounted on a magnificent horse.has number 484B on backcamp 4 officers, major scurry, william charles scurry, army horses

Son of Abraham Rooks, (17/8/1824-1/9/1889) who emigrated from England, 1857 on board the 'Grand Trianon' with wife Sarah, and three children (John, Edward and Edmund). Charles, son of Abraham was elected to Council, 1940. Representing West Central Ward when he died, 1959. Mayor, City of Nunawading 1946-47 and 1955-56.Sepia photograph taken in mayoral robes with hand resting on ornamental chair. Birth registration as Charles Frederick Rooks afterwards known as Charles Francis Rooks.rooks, charles francis

Details the family of Charles Partington and Ellen Whatmough, From Colston and Wenck GenealogyCharles Partington is a pioneer of the Greensborough district, arriving in Greensborough c1840,3 x A4 pages detailing the children of Charles Partington (c1825-1905) and Ellen Whatmough (c1829-1903)charles partington, ellen whatmough, partington family, family trees

Death notice and funeral details clipped from The Age newspaper 18th January, 1962 following death of Charles Edward Lyndhurst Wedge in his 90th year on 17/1/1962.Loved husband of the late Emily Isabella Wedge, loving father of Charles (deceased) and John, father-in-law of Doris.

Charles Joseph Clarke (1890 - 1920), is the son of Robert and Helen (nee Ross) Lundy-Clarke is the brother of Agnes Clarke, James Ross Clarke and John Lundy-Clarke.Black and white studio portrait of man in WW1 army uniform. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Charles Joseph Clarke. Son of Robert Lundy-Clarke and helen nee Ross. Married Stella Kay 1913. Father of Jock Andrew Charles Edward Stellacharles clarke, robert lundy-clarke, helen lundy-clarke, helen ross, agnes clarke, james clarke, john lundy -clarke, stella kay

Wooden framed World War 1 memorial - Two Men Went Forth From This Home - Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. To fight for the preservation of Australia's nationhood. Titled - 1914 The World War . 1918. Photo inserts of Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. Grey colored title band. Green wreath encircling with a stylized Australian Soldier with rifle and bayonet.Memorial for Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. Two men went forth from this home.

In 1906 , Jessie May married Charles Ernest Barrie in the Methodist Church Melton on the 23rd August. They lived in the newly built house beside the Chaff Mill on the corner of Station and Brooklyn road Melton South. Black and white photograph of Charles Ernest Barrie and Jessie May Lang [Barrie]local identities

Charles Henry Uebergang was the grandfather of Ray and Joyce Uebergang and this diary was acquired as part of the Uebergang Collection. The diary notes items about business and family.Photocopied booklet of Business Diary of 'Charles Henry Uebergang of Cudgee' held together with one staple.allansford, uebergang, charles henry, cudgee

This memorial commemorates the ideas of mateship through using the legend of the Pikeman’s Dog. According to the legend, the Pikeman's Dog 'Wee Jock' stayed by his masters side during the Eureka rebellion and stood guard over his body and grave. The dog was awarded a Purple Cross by the RSPCA for service to humans in 1997 and a bronze life-size sculpture commemorating him was unveiled on December 3rd 1999 at the Anniversary of the Eureka Stockade Rebellion, in Ballarat, Victoria. The bronze Irish Terrier has an expression of his sadness with his his head turned towards the place where once his master stood. This statue was relocated from inside the Eureka Centre to a more prominent position within the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park when the Museum of Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E) was constructed. The new memorial was unveiled at a ceremony on December 3, 2014 - the 160th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. The new memorial consists of 22 large golden stockade posts – representing the number of diggers killed in battle – erected in a triangle behind the statue of Wee Jock, the work could be viewed from the cafe area of the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka. The triangular shape of the monument is metaphorically symbolic. The V shape can be interpreted as symbolising victory, and the 22 golden posts represent the 22 diggers who were killed. At the time of awarding the building the new memorial in July, the sculpture artists Charles Smith and Joan Walsh-Smith were quoted: “This ‘new incarnation’ will be a much more significant memorial than the original, and much more accessible to the public,” they said. “We have set the golden stockade post/poles in a graphically precise angle to each other, which both leads the eye to the dog and the pike, while, at the same time, creating a sense of controlled visual ‘unease’. Essentially, the impression is one of ‘controlled collapse’ while suggestive of purpose and final victory.”The memorial is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratA small bronze dog surrounded by gold-coloured metal polespikemans dog, eureka stockade