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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat School of Mines Invoice Book, 1870 - 1875
Scrap book containing invoices relating to accounts to be paid by the Ballarat School of Mines between 1870 until 1875. The School of Mines at Ballarat was the first school of Mines in Australia and was established in 1870. The works done to the former Ballarat Circuit Court House were overseen by Robert Davidson (architect and Surveyor) with the contractor being James Williams. Large book, green leather with red binding, numerous original invoices pasted onto the pages. The first pages of the scrapbook includes correspondence relating to the refurbishment of the former Ballarat Court House which was used as the Ballarat School of Mines from 1870. The building was demolished c1913 to make way for the Ballarat Technical Art School (still standing). * 23 August 1870 - Bateman, Clark & Co, The Ballarat Courier * August 1870 - Klug Bros. Furniture and Bedding Warehouse * April 1870 - J. Armstrong * Statement of Receipts and Expenditure from 23rd Aug. 1870 to 19 January 1871 * W. Gooch, * 1870 - William L. Mullen, Ballarat Stationery Warehouse & Printing Office, * 31Jany. 1871 - A.H. King, Iron Merchant, * 1 February 1871 - Richard Tunbridge, Timber Merchant, * January 4th 1871- Henry Gough, * 8th March 1871 William Murfet, * March 1871- Maxwell Morrow, * 1 February 1871- James Curtis, Caxton Steam Printing Works, * May 4th 1871 - William Blomeley, Iron and Brass Founder, * 4 May 1871 - Thomas Rogers, Draper, Milliner, Haberdasher & c. * May14 1871- George Shannon & Co, Importers of China, Glass & Earthenware, * May 31st 1871, Wreford & Co, Machine Printers, *1st July 1871 William McCulloch & Co,( late Reynolds and English) General Carriers to all parts of the Colony, * 1871- J.J. McDonald, Plumber and Gas Fitters, * August 29th 1871 - Eyres Brothers, Furnishing and General Ironmongers, * 1st August 1871, Frank Pinkerton,H Ben. Franklin Printing and Stationary House 18, Armstrong Street, Ballarat. * 12TH July 1871 J. Donovan, * 10th August, 1871 - Edward Rand, Wholesale Druggist & Importer, *11 Nov 1871 - Matthew Hamilton, * October 2nd 1871 - C.B. Retallack, Engineer and General Smith, *December 8 1871 - James Harrington, * June 1871 - Wayne, Wholesale Druggist * 21st Nov. 1871 - Smith Brothers, Timber Merchants. * 5 January 1872 - T. Eggington, Carpenter, * 12 January 1872 - James Fayle, Plumbers & Ironwork * January 26th 1872 - S. Stansfield, * August 10th 1872 - John H. Hammond Wholesale and Retail, Bookseller, Commercial and General Stationer, etc. etc."VOUCHER" inscribed on spine in gold Each invoice pasted into the scrapbook has a number written onto it. The numbers are in chronological order at start at 1 in each calendar year. ballarat school of mines, redmond barry, hugh gray, henry richards caselli, henry caselli, joseph flude, ballarat court house, harrie wood, clock, invoice book, robert davison, james williams, ballarat circuit court house, old ballarat court, emanuel steinfeld, j.t. sleep, c.b. retallack, john phillips, eyres bros, ballaarat gas company, national insurance company, broadbent bros, charles evans, niven and co, william johnson, william ford, george robertson, william vale, m.d. hamilton, plumbago crucible company, morgans crucibles, h.r. caselli, henry richards caselli, george evans, bateman, clark & co,, klug bros., j. armstrong, w. gooch,, william l. mullen, a.h. king, richard tunbridge, henry gough,, william murfet,, james curtis, william blomeley,, thomas rogers, george shannon, wreford, william mcculloch, j.j. mcdonald, frank pinkerton, ben franklin printing and stationary house, j. donovan, edward rand, matthew hamilton, c.b. retallack,, james harrington, smith brothers,, james fayle,, maxwell morrow,, s. stansfield, walhalla, brunswick house, t rogers -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Allwood, Hurstbridge, 1905
Allwood, Hurstbridge, 1905. Hurst/Gray family in the garden in front of the Victorian style Allwood house with lace iron work on the verandah. Left to Right: Whittaker, Mrs. Catherine Hurst, Frederick George Hurst (at rear), Hurst Gray, Mrs. Frances Ellen Gray (nee Hurst), William (Bill) George Gray, Sylvia Gray (later Birch). Frederick and Catherine Hurst relocated this Victorian style weatherboard home from an inner Melbourne suburb to its present site on their Allwood property. Mr Charles Verso, builder and farmer, reassembled and refurbished the home for the Hurst’s. In 1897 Frederick and Catherine’s daughter, Frances Ellen, married William (Bill) George Gray of Cottlesbridge and the newlyweds moved into the new house. Frederick and Catherine Hurst moved into a little cottage, ‘Mia Mia’, on the other side of the Diamond Creek. William and Frances Gray established Allwood Nursery and by 1900 most of the Allwood property was under orchard, largely apples, pears, cherry plums and peaches. They also developed an extensive nursery, growing seedling stock for supply to other local orchardists and the overseas market. Cross Ref: Sepp_1018 Source: Mrs. Ferguson, Hurstbridge This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg Print 20 x 25 cm (x2)shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, hurst family, sylvia gray, hurst gray, whittaker, allwood house, allwood, frederick george hurst, gray family, mrs. catherine hurst, mrs. frances ellen gray (nee hurst), william (bill) george gray -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Conditions of contract for Horse work Tramway Department, C1881
In 1858 a tramway was constructed to move goods between Warrnambool township and jetty on Lady Bay which was over a mile away The terminus was established on the southern side of Merri Street. and the track went around the edge of Lake Pertobe reserve. Large stores were also built near where the present railway station is situated to hold produce and carriages. According to these documents , the horses were required for many different tasks in the operation of the tramways including the moving of freight, removal of sand from the area, shunting of trucks and ballasting and repairing lines when necessary.The contractors had a list of conditions imposed including the provision of six horses of strong working ability and sufficient finances. The contract period was for 1 year and payment was monthly in arrears and hours of operation were from 7 am to 6 pm. These handwritten documents provide an insight into the type of work done in the early days of Warrnambool and the working conditions at the time. Five folded grey paper with red lines around edges. Written in black ink. Only front page of each piece has writing on it. 001262.1 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Specification of Duties Contractor for Horse Work Signed William Bell 28/09/1881 001262.2 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Conditions of contract for Horse Work. Signed Daniel Gallagher 20/09/1881 001262.3 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Specification of Duties Contractor for Horse Work Signed Daniel Gallagher 20/09/1881. 001262.4 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Specification of Duties Contractor for Horse Work Signed Michl Daly 5th September 1878 crossed out 001262.5 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Conditions of contract for Horse Work Signed William Bell 28/09/1881warrnambool, warrnambool tramway, horse work, tramway contract -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Richard Martin
Huttley - MartinB/W: Studio Portrait. Bespectacled gentleman seated receeding harline with mutton chops 3 Piece suitOn Reverse: Please quote this No 32969 when ordering copies. ( Printed in ink) Richard Martin Born June 7th 1807 Died Dec. 4th 1883 William Heath Optician & Photographer 24 George Street Plymouth (written in ink) ?.G Bullingham Photo Father of Abbott ( My great grandfather) Madges'huttley, martin -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Honour board, c1916
Honour board to the Colvin Brothers, inscription and decoration in white, on brown timber boards."Presented by James & Elizabeth Colvin | In Memory of their Beloved Sons | Lieut. William Colvin. | Killed in Action in France July 26, 1916, Aged 23 years. | Private George Colvin. | Died of illness Sept. 22, 1916. Aged 23 years. | Bravely they answered their Country's Call. | And gave their best, their lives, their all."woods family, george colvin, william colvin, james colvin, elizabeth colvin, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1905
Yields information about Blackpool electric tramways in the 1880's, a system that was offered to the City of Ballarat by tender.Black and White photograph of ESCo Ballarat No. 1 in Ballarat, soon after opening in 1905, destination sign placed over front dash canopy. Has the driver (Rupert Bowd) at the controls. Has the destination of "Lydiard St Nth". (Rupert should be Robert - see page 138 of Alan Bradley's book, The Golden City and its Tramways) - at the Gregory St terminus. Two copies See Reg Item 6974 for another copy and details of the driver/motorman.Copy 1 - in ink "220) and Ballarat Tramways (Company) along the top edge and a "William F Scott" address label and "WFS Collection" in the bottom right hand corner. Copy 2 - in ink "220) and Ballarat Tramways (Company) along the top edge and "Driver Rupert Bowd B1872, Skipton St. Ballarat".trams, tramways, esco, opening, gregory st, tram 1 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, HORNBY - CLUNES, MEMBERS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL, 1915
PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL OCTOBER 1915ORIGINALPHOTOGRAPH OF PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL 1915PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL INCLUDING J.S. COOK, F. HARRIS, L. RANDEL,WILLIAM BARKELL MEMBERS OF PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL STANDING AT FRONT DOOR OF ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TWO COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH. 1 ONE SEPIA .2 ONE BLACK AND WHITE .3 PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARDlocal history, churches, presbyterian, sunday school -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, JAPANESE OCCUPATION
Japanese Govt in occupied countries issued their version of their own local currencies so able to better control their economies. Abolish all traces of Western influences. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.1. Japanese issued occupation currency to the Phillipines. A 500 peso note predominantly grey in colour. On one side written "The Japanese Government" and "500 pesos", with No. 500 in each corner and picture of a cenotaph in the middle. Other side has No. 500 in each corner and "Five Hundred Pesos" in middle. 2. Japanese issued Occupation currency to Indonesia. A 5 Gulden note, predominantly green in colour. No's and description on one side and just no's on other side. 1. Has No. 500 in each corner on both sides "500 Pesos” in writing and one side has "The Japanese Government". 2. One side has "5" in each corner and other side has No. 5 across note 3 times. In middle on one side says "De Japansche Regeering Betact AAN Toonder VIJF Gulden" Letters SG stamped twice.occupational currencies, japan, richard william mcgilvery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SILK POSTCARD, C.1917
The card belonged to William Cather Somerville, enlisted No 3462 in 9th Reinforcements 58th Bn age 39 years, embarked for England 16.7.1917, embark for France 20.5.1918, detached to Grave Registration Unit 24.3.1919, embark for Australia 25.10 1919, discharged from the AIF 24.11.1919.Silk Post card, cardbaord backing with embroidered to show 1917 consisting of flags of Allied Nations, flowers and lettering. The rear is blank.“1917 To the Victory”cards, silk, -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Slouch hat, Hat, khaki, fur felt, 1940, 1940
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant). Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Slouch hat with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge; cotton puggaree with 2/5 Battalion unit colour patch (Rectangle, black over red). Inside: hand-written name (W. A. HARRISON) Size 6 7/8, 1940 Maker's name stamped on leather lining (CORONET FELTS Pty [Ltd]) -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Bandage Case
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant).Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Brown vinyl case with silver coloured clasp at front and cotton stitching around edgingTo W.HARRISON From S & L Staff June 1940 -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Belt, Patt. '37 W.E, 1937 Khaki Webbing Belt, 1940
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant). Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Khaki Pattern 1937 Webbing belt minus its two rear brass buckles. hand-written name ("W. A. HARRISON") and service number (VX41478) Carrier PLN 2/5 Bn S^ ME Co 1940 -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Gaiter, Patt. '37 W.E, Gaiter, 1942
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant). Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Gaiter webbing, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Hand-written name ("W. A. HARRISON") and service number (VX41478) JJ 1942 size 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Annie May Medhurst 2, 1905c
Photograph of Annie May Medhurst. Born 1884, Annie was the daughter of David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943).who moved to Greensborough around 1898 and ran a store in Grimshaw Street. Annie May married William Partington in 1905.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.annie may medhurst, annie may partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, George Stock and family 1909, 1909_
George Stock and family 1909 (left to right) Jane Finn and son George, George William Stock. House in Main Street near bridge over river. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, george willam stock, jane stock (nee finn), george stock -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Beatrice Alice Chapple, Greensborough Cemetery, 14/07/1922
Grave of Beatrice A Chapple (died 1922) in Plot# G15 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 2009. [Caption by Bruce McDowell: Beatrice Alice Chapple was the daughter of William McDowell & Susan McDowell (nee Poulter) - who are both also buried at Greensborough Cemetery]Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.beatrice chapple, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Unknown, Greensborough Hotel, 1900c
Photograph of group outside the original Greensborough Hotel situated in Church Street Greensborough. The man in the rear right holding a child has been identified as William Rank. The Rank family came from Heidelberg and it was common practice to drive horse and carriage to Greensborough for a gathering or picnic.Sepia photograph mounted on brown board. Some damage to photo and mount.rank family, william rank -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough District Honour Roll, 1914-1918
This photograph of the Greensborough and District Honour Roll was taken on a visit to Greensborough RSL in 2012. [Caption by Bruce McDowell: The name of R H McDowall as shown on the board is incorrectly spelt - it should be R H McDowell - son of William McDowell & Susan Elizabeth McDowell (nee Poulter)]The Honour Board features the names of the Greensborough residents who fought in World War 1 and is located in Greensborough Primary School.A coloured photograph of a Great War 1914 - 1918 Honour Roll. Nilgreensborough, the great war, world war 1, military service -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Alfred Mapleton, Maberly Ellis, Ann Mapleton and Frederick Ellis, St Helena Cemetery, 14/07/1879
The Grave of Alfred Mapleton, aged 4 months (died 14/07/1879), Maberly Ann Ellis (died 14/10/1883), Ann Mapleton (died 24/12/1884) and Frederick William Ellis (died 28/09/1890), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, mapleton family, ellis family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Great Pulteney Street, Bath
Great Pulteney Street is a grand thoroughfare that connects Bathwick on the east of the River Avon with the City of Bath, England via the Robert Adam designed Pulteney Bridge. Famous former residents of the street have included the novelist Jane Austen and the anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce.A black and white postcard showing Great Pulteney Street in Bath. The street is lined with triple storey building. A fountain and small shelter is located in the foreground.This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham-holmes family collection, bath, gret pulteney street, fountain -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Furniture - Iron Cot, Belonging to the Box family, 19thC
This Cot was used by the family of William 1834-1902 and Elizabeth Box 1835- 1912 who in 1868 purchased 2 Lots of 10acres of the land that was part of the 'Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841' They established a market garden and raised 12 children while living in Box Cottage. William and Elizabeth Box established a flower garden on 2 lots of the 'Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841' and raised their family living in Box Cottage . A wrought iron cot with spaced vertical bars and with clamps on one side to secure when lowering and raising. The steel mesh base can be removed and wheels are attached to the base of the 4 postswilliam box, box cottage, moorabbin -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Photograph, 1910 Mr W Harvey, 1910 Mr W Harvey, 1910
1910: Mr W. Harvey and Family of Cheltenham. In 'Moorabbin a Pictorial History1862 - 1994' by John Cribbon, William Harvey, is shown in the 1862 Rate Book, to be the owner occupier of a paling house in Argus Road valued at 15 Pound. This person may be related to the W Harvey in the photo.Photograph is black and white. In this photograph their is a father and mother, and their five children. The mother and the children are all dressed in their best dresses. The father is wearing a suit with a waistcoat and a white shirt that has a winged collar but no tie The mother and father are both sitting on separate chairs, mother to the left and the father on the right. The mother has the baby on her lap and the father has a small child on his lap. Three girls are in the middle of the mother and the father.Front of Mount :Yeoman Co 287 Chapel St. Prahran Victoria. Back of Mount : W. Harvey & family / pheteonham / about 1910mr w harvey, 1910, family of cheltenham, argus road, cheltenham, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin shire, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham, dendy's special survey 1841, two acre village, cribbon john, dairy farmers, poultry farmers, -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Klink and Kazenwadel at Museum, c.1997
Photo taken by A. Knee. Photo of ex Camp 3 internees c.1997 visiting Museum. Walter & Marianne Klink & Gerda Kazenwadel. Gerda was the first donor to the Wartime Camps section of the Museum, donating the two large theatre posters "William Tell" & "The Broken Jug".Colour photograph of a man and two ladies outside the Museum. Photograph has been laminated.walter klink, marianne klink, gerda kazenwadel, camp 3 internees ww2 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1890
William Henry Dallinger (1839 - 1909), Wesleyan minister and scientist. Born at Faversham, Kent. Entered the Wesleyan ministry in 1861. Appointed Principal of Wesley College, Sheffield in 1881. Founded the Wesley Scientific Society. President Royal Microscopy Society. President Glasgow Microscopical Society.Sepia toned seated studio portrait of Rev. Dr Wiliam Henry Dallinger.william henry dallinger, wesleyan, minister, scientist, microscopy, wesley college sheffield -
Clunes Museum
Book - FAMILY TREE, Kaye Green, 1986
40 page spiral bound booklet completed in 1986 by Kaye Green noted as 'The Children and Grandchildren of John and Ann Spark'. It details each of their five children; John, William, Ann, James and George Spark. Their eldest son had a butcher shop on Fraser St in Clunes. FAMILY HISTORY OF THE SPARK FAMILY, A4 SIZE SPIRAL-BOUNDSPARK FAMILY HISTORYlocal history, documents, family tree, spark family -
Unions Ballarat
The Paraguayan experiment, Wilding, Michael, 1984
A fictional account of the New Australia Movement, founded by William Lane in 1892. The group sought a socialist utopia and their chosen site was Paraguay. The pathway for the new community was not smooth, but the colony is still in existence. Some people formed colonies elsewhere and others returned to either Britain or Australia.Relevant to the history and development of left-wing politics and socialism in Australia.Paper; book. Front cover: white and yellow text on red background; dominant image is of the settlers amongst flowers with a hut and palm trees in the background.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, lane, william, socialism, paraguay, utopia, new australia movement, nueva australia, politics, collective settlements, new australia co-operative settlement association -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Early settler William Farndon built 'Callum House' and it became a guest house. This photograph is taken in 1911 and shows guests and members of the Farndon family. The coach is a Campbell's Coach. Callum House later became 'Bonvenu' and then 'The Oaks'. The building is still standing today on Farndons Road.Black and white photograph showing a group of adults and children eithing standing or leaning on a fence in front of a wooden house. A white horse is hitched to a buggy with driver at the reins on the rhs. Tall, dead trees can be seen behind the building.william farndon, farndon, callum house, bonvenu, the oaks, campbell's coach -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile, 68 Eglinton Street, Kew, 1980-2000
Framed embroidery, 68 Eglinton Street Kew. Undated. Home of the Bogle family during the First World War. Thomas Bogle Reg No. 479 Church of England, Single, Labourer, Father William Bogle (same address), enlisted 1915 29th Battalion B CompanyNoneSmall framed tapestry of 68 Eglinton Street, a single-fronted weatherboard cottage in Kew.68 EGLINTON STREEThouses - eglinton street - kew (vic), tapestries -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - State Ballroom: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. The slide is significant as it represents the decoration and furnishings of the State Ball Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the entrance to the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Coffered Ceiling of the State Ballroom: Government House Victoria, John T Collins, 1979
Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. The slide is significant as it represents the decoration of the State Ball Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the coffered ceiling of the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins