Claxton was born in 1832 in England and settled in Ballarat in 1856. He was an active member of the Ballarat community and the development of the Lake and Gardens. Claxton's contributions to the development of Ballarat were significant especially the development of the Gardens and the Lake.01 Ballarat Courier article undated with coloured photo of the monument. 02 Thumbnail sketch of Claxton's life (3 Copies) 03 Legible small print Mayor's Report 04 The Claxton Memorial (Commentary for Video) p1 2copies and half of p1. Pages 1-4 2 copies Pages 1-6 one copy.03 Written in biro across the top of the page, "Mayor William Little from Mayor's Annual Report 1890".frederick moses claxton, claxton memorial, mayor of ballarat, development of the lake and gardens, ballarat's city fathers, foundation member of civic organisations in ballarat, english cholera, webster street, restoration of the claxton memorial, death of claxton, "modesty", john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, claxton, grave, ballarat old cemetery

Botanic and Public Gardens Reserve: Early Map.This Plan shows how the Ballarat Botanic Gardens had been set out and part of the Lake Wendouree area in 1885.One large cream sheet of paper, folded in two.bottom of the page on the right in blue biro, "From: Jim Reynolds, 29.10.94".john garner collection, garner, dr, map, early, gardens reserve, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, 1885, public, wendouree parade, w. barbour.

So highly regarded was F.M. Claxton that with his untimely death, public subscription funded the Claxton Memorial Fountain in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. F.M. Claxton was dedicated to transforming the Swamp and Police Paddock in Wendouree into a beautiful Lake and Gardens.One dark coloured photograph.On back of photograph written on attached label, "Claxton Fountain, 2002".john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, swamp, police paddock, mayor, public subscription, ballarat rowing club, mechanics institute trustee., claxton, gardens, ballarat, john garner collection

F. R. Claxton died at the relatively young age of 56 years and was a civic leader and highly regarded member of the Ballarat Community.F.R. Claxton's untimely death may have been caused by food poisoning not English Cholera as noted the Death Certificate.Schedule B Death Certificate (2 copies) and one enlargement of this Death CertificateOn the back of Claxton's Death Certificate, in black biro "Obtained 22 Feb 2010 for Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group." john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, death certificate, english cholera, lake wendouree, claxton memorial, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

The Claxton monument in front of the Fernery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was made to honour a respected citizen and was erected after his death due to public subscription. F.M. Claxton was one of Ballarat's first "tourist ambassadors" and was largely responsible for developing the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.1 page of newsprint with a photograph of Claxton's bust in black and white and 4 columns of print about Claxton. Caption underneath the photograph reads: "Respected citizen: Frederick Moses Claxton's bust at Ballarat Botanical Gardens." page is folded in the middle.2 asterisks in biro, 2nd column, 2nd paragraph and 4th column, end of article.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, claxton memorial, lake wendouree, fountain, councillor, businessman, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, ballarat news

The article describes a fire incident which took place in January 1965 at Swan Lake, a water reserve at the entrance to Summerland Peninsula, Phillip Island. Due to an extremely heavy infestation of gorse (noxious weed) and natural tea tree scrub, along with poor vehicle access, the volunteer fire fighters could apparently not gauge the extent of the fire. A light plane operator visiting Cr Arthur Hamilton nearby was able to fly Phillip Island Shire Engineer, Jock McKechnie, over the lake to better direct the fire fighters. Swan Lake has many Bunurong Aboriginal middens and short-tailed shearwater rookeries, and, being not far from the Penguin Parade, a fire there posed a direct threat to the birds. The article is significant because it indicates the vulnerability of the Summerland Peninsula reserves to fire, the way the Shire Engineer, local bulldozer contractor and volunteer fire fighters tackled the fire outbreak. photocopy of newspaper cutting. Dark copying at top. Double column heading. Single column black text on white paper28-1-65 EXswan lake phillip island, summerland peninsula, bunurong aboriginal middens, short-tailed shearwaters, mutton birds, little pengiuns, penguin parade, jock mckechnie, cr arthur hamilton, fire fighters, , max stewart, jim jeffery

This ash tray was given to a member of the Wodonga community by a veteran of World War 1 who served in the Royal Navy. The ashtray was made during "spare time" on board from discarded shell casings. The veteran, Howard Nation, came to Australia after the war and worked in several rural areas including Bairnsdale, Victoria. He spent time doing general farm labouring work and also occasionally worked on fishing trawlers operating out of Lakes Entrance.This ash tray represents the ingenuity of servicemen during World War 1.An ashtray made during WW1 from the discarded shell casings.war memorabilia, world war 1

Date made August 2008Colour photograph of a vacant allotment which was the site of the old All Nations hotel, Palmers Road, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.hotels, vegetation, room display

Black and white photograph of the debris left after a disastrous fire which destroyed the shop and Cafe Francais on the Esplanade. Three chimneys standing in the ruins. Man standing in front of charred fence. This fire caused a lot of damage to neighbouring Venga Guest House. Lakes Entrance Victoria.restaurant, disasters, guesthouses

Black and white photograph of the fire damage to Venga Guest House, and the debris left after the disastrous fire to the neighbouring building on Esplanade. Three brick fireplaces and chimneys still standing. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, disasters

Relocated to make way for the RSL carpark 1980c.Colour photograph of private home, Baades Road, formerly the Kilkenny Guest House, Gray Street. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, local history

Date June 2003Colour photograph of the construction site at Number One Esplanade, showing heavy machinery and pipes. Background has Kalimna Hill, surrounding vegetation, clear view of the Historical Society and Tourist Information Centre buildings. Lakes Entrance Victoriabuilding industry, construction

Date June 2003Colour photograph of construction site for Esplanade Waterfront Resort, Lakes Entrance, Victoriabuilding industry, construction

Black and white postcard of Esplanade, showing timber sand groynes, rock wall, concrete footpath along the foreshore. Across the highway from left to right Kia-Ora House, Heyfield House, Coates Bros Garage, Robin Hood Inn, Vises Cafe, Methodist Church, Bellevue Guesthouse, Police Station, Maranui Guesthouse and Glenara Guesthouse. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLooking Along The Esplanade Lakes Entrancewaterfront, township, accommodation

Also 10 x 15 cm sepia copy, has remnants of glue of the back, little bit fadedBlack and white photograph of Esplanade, showing Maranui Guest House, Police Station, corner of Bellevue Guest House and Club Hotel in distance. Natural vegetation of Coastal Banksia on grass verge between road and waterfront, and beside Maranui Guest House. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade Lakes Entrancewaterfront, township, guesthouses, police

Name changes with change of ownership, finally Bamboo Cafe, rebuilt as Bamboo Motel 1960c by Con Coucoulos.Black and white snapshot of Vize's Cafe, showing sign for Fish Grills, over veranda, large Bushell's Tea sign on wall. Building appears to be remodelled weatherboard residence, set on a corner block, facing Esplanade. A billiard room was situated behind the cafe. Lakes Entrance Victoriarestaurant, room display

From a wallet of miniature postcards produced by H D Bulmer for sale to touristsBlack and white small format post card of Esplanade, looking west. Buildings identified are the Club Hotel, Mitcheleson's Fancy Goods, Coate Bros Garage (later Crawford's), Broomes Auto Park, John's Milk Bar, Methodist Manse. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade Lakes Entrancetownship, roads and streets, retail trade

Also black and white 9 x 14 cm copy, but not Vogt, inscription The Esplanade, Lakes EntranceBlue and white postcard showing a section of the western end of Esplanade, showing lake, foreshore, Vize's Cafe, Bellevue Guest House, Police Station, Maranui Guest House and, partially hidden by trees, residential houses. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance The Esplanadeguesthouses, township, police, retail trade

Also enlarged black and white copy 20 x 25 cmSepia toned postcard probably taken from the Boat Harbour jetty, showing a distant view of the buildings on Esplanade from Maranui Guest House westwards to the Club Hotel. Person in a rowing boat on the calm waters of the lake, known as Cunninghame Arm. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, township, waterfront

Date made August 2008Colour photograph of the Bamboo Motel which is situated on the site of Vizes Cafe on Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.motels, tourism, restaurant, room display