David Douglas (1799-1834) journeyed to the Pacific North-West as well as to other parts of the New World looking for new species of plants. The Royal Horticultural Society of London hoped to introduce new and exciting plants to its gardens.After Douglas's explorations in the New World, hundreds of new species became available. As a result flower beds and theme gardens with new exotic specimens and aboreta became fashionable. This information gives some perspective on the planning and development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.2 pages of print in columns. There is a black and white photograph of David Douglas halfway down the page on the lefthand side of p.1. On p.2 there is a black and white photograph of the Douglas Fir on the lefthand side of the page and lower down a photograph of Lupinus polyphyllus.none.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, david douglas, royal horticultural society, kew gardens, douglas fir, sitka spruce, radiata pine, john claudius loudon, joseph banks, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Emanated from the National Insurance Company of Australasia and was formed in 1869 in Melbourne. It expanded across Australia and amalgamated with many smaller Mutual societies. In 1983 it merged with T & G Mutual Life Society and expanded further through the Asia-Pacific area.Norman Henderson Obituary from the Bendigo Advertiser 2003 and the Victorian Railways News Letter Cover November 1962 Photocopies.history, bendigo, national mutual life association of australasia limited

Image downloaded from internet. German blockade runner "Ramses" being fitted out in Japan, c.1942. Captured in Pacific by HMAS "Adelaide", crew offloaded at Fremantle, and interned firstly at Camp 1, then following their reclassification as POWs, in Camp 13 and Dhurringile for the officers.

Letter from Sgt Jack Dihm, Pacific Islands Regiment in Port Moresby, requesting information of the standard he reached while at BJTS during the years of 1934-35. The reason being he is expecting to do further examinations for higher promotion in the Australian Regular Army..1: Hand written letter in blue ink on lined paper .2: Yellow piece of paper typed .3: Yellow paper, typed..1 Signature of Jack Dihmballarat junior technical school, l garner, head master, jack dihm, school records, period 1934-35, sargeant, pacific islands regiment, port moresby, promotion, australian regular army