The Australian poet Lindsay Gordon had a strong following in Ballarat half a century ago.The cottage where Gordon lived was once the sample room at Craig's Hotel and by renovating and moving it to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, it was hoped that it would become a tourist attraction.2 pages of newspaper print with one column relevant to Gordon on each page.In the top lefthand corner of p.1 15 August 1934 is written in blue biro.adam lindsay gordon, adam lindsay gordon cottage, lindsay gordon's cottage, craig's hotel, poet, ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, craft cottage, brighton cemetery, "the sick stockrider"., westminster abbey, livery stables 1867-1868, gardens, ballarat

The official opening of the Gordon Cottage was a significant event in 1934 BallaratThis article covers not only the Vice-Regal Visit to Ballarat but the Reception at City Hall, the Unveiling of the Gordon Plaque at Craig's Hotel and the Official opening of the Adam Lindsay Cottage.2 pages of newspaper print in columnsTop righthand corner is written in blue biro, 16 August, 1934. p.1.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, craft cottage, lord and lady huntingfield, governor of victoria, adam lindsay gordon cottage, adam lindsay gordon plaque, craig's hotel, ballarat courier, gordon committee, gardens, ballarat

This is a short biography of the Australian poet, Adam Lindsay Gordon who lived in Ballarat 1867-1868. [It should be noted that some of the evidence available on Gordon's life is contested.]Some Ballarat citizens were proud of Ballarat's connection with Gordon, especially the Y Men's Club of Ballarat and they were actively involved in the upkeep of his cottage in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.1& 3/4 pages in green print with a blue photograph of Lindsay Gordon on the lefthand side and a snippet of his poetry in blue at the top of page 1.Nonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon, australian poet, craft cottage, adam lindsay gordon cottage, livery stables, craig's hotel, gardens, ballarat

This is a brief though reasonably comprehensive account of Adam Lindsay Gordon's life; with brief mention of the time, he spent in Ballarat. Adam Lindsay Gordon was a well-known Australian poet who lived in Ballarat for a brief time and whose work was revered by Ballaratians.1 yellow sheet of paper with small print in 2 columns and a sketch in black of Gordon's Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical GardensNonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, adam lindsay gordon, australian poet, ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon cottage, the y men's club of ballarat, craft cottage, livery stables, craig's hotel., friends of ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat

This letter gives detailed information about the Gordon Cottage, its past history and present situation and suggestions about its future. The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. This letter provides valuable evidence about the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and the newspaper snippet records the outstanding community work done by Cr. Roff over many years.Two pages, 1 1/2 typed pages. Heading: "The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee" in old English lettering. Below the heading lefthand side, the President, Cr.W.E. Roff and his address is crossed out as is the Hon. Secretary, Phillip Abson and his address, on the righthand side of the page. At the top of the page is written, "President M.J.Brown and his address. P.2 is signed by M.J.Brown and I.C.Smith. Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage".In the top righthand corner is written "45" and below, there is a "received stamp" dated 11 Oct. 1988, City of Ballarat. D/C is below the date, lefthand side of the page. None on newspaper article.adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, w.e. roff, ballarat turf club, racing museum, gold museum ballarat, memorial bust of gordon, w.e.roff plaque, craig's hotel, bath lane., memorial seats, gordon memorial horse, mr george netherway, ballarat historical society, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat

Letter includes details of the marriage certificate of William Joseph Malone and Mary Canny 1870 and family and business information.canterbury, canterbury road, canterbury club hotel, malones hotel, canterbury mansions, maling road, sutherland street, wattle valley road, canterbury theatre, theatre place, camberwell council, williams> allan (dr), malone family

Black and white post card of Canterbury Gardens c1908.canterbury, canterbury gardens, canterbury mansions, hodgens hotel, canterbury railway station, canterbury public library, footbridges, trees

Real estate brochure for the sale of a limited number of recently restored 2 bedroom apartments in Canterbury Mansions c.1889. Includes a coloured photograph of the exterior of the building an interior view of the staircase, a lead light window, and a black and white drawing of the building on the back.canterbury, canterbury road, maling road, wattle valley road, canterbury mansions, malones hotel, italianate style, stairs, lead lights, flats

The submission on behalf of the Canterbury Mansions contains; 1. Building description; 2. The building and registration guidelines; 3. Historical significance; 4. History of the building; 5. Summary of significance.canterbury, canterbury mansions, canterbury club hotel, historic buildings council, royal historical society of victoria, mcconville> chris (dr.), temperance movement, canterbury road, wattle valley road

Miles Lewis comments on the proposed redevelopment of 208 Canterbury Road Canterbury, based on a set of six drawings by Collective Design Pty Ltd. ( this should consist of 2 pages but only 1 remains}canterbury, canterbury club hotel, lewis> miles, canterbury mansions, canterbury road, maling road, wattle valley road

Black and white photograph, and sepia copy, of the Canterbury Gardens from Canterbury Road, 1908, canterbury, canterbury road, canterbury gardens, balwyn road, malones hotel, canterbury station, canterbury library, footbridges

Murray Comrie Collection. A single page of The Advertiser (Maryborough) newspaper of August 7, 1981 with article about formation of the Tarnagulla Recreation Parks Committee and Hall Committee tarnagulla, committees, parks, recreation reserve, tennis courts, victoria park, poverty mine monument, public hall, victoria hotel and theatre, working bees, volunteers, volunteering, community management

Don Clark Collection. An article (across two clippings) from the Bendigo Advertiser newspaper of June 4,1988 titled 'A Promise Of A Golden Rebirth Rekindles Fire And Hope In The Aging Heartbeat Of The Old Tarnagulla'. Discusses Western Mining returning to mine Poverty Reef and hopes it will revitalise the town of Tarnagulla. Images of Les Williams, John Lavery, Chris Williams, Don Shipston and Bill Goltz. tarnagulla, mining, western mining, revitalization, people, golden age hotel, lochcarron