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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesLetter - Photocopies and photograph, 1927-1930
1200 2 pages of Notes, written by C French Senior to the Jessep Esq. Starting with Royal Horticultural Society 1855, in Survey Paddock. Purpose of establishment of this enterprise; Committee men: The planting by C French of Taxodium Sempervirens: a great flood and its destruction of the Burnley Gardens: this letter is handwritten. A note from C French, dated 23/5/1929, adds further information to the notes. States that Burnley Gardens were laid out by M Lynch and W Harbison as curator. 1201 Handwritten letter by C French to Charlie, thanking him for sending a copy of an article from The Sun. He comments on omissions from the article, provides names of men involved in the first years of the development of the B Gardens, says a good deal about G Neilson. 2 pages. 1202 Letter addressed to Director Botanical Gardens. Refers to a W. Ward, a horticulturalist and the willow tree Huntingdon Willow - Salix Alba (coerulea) Letter written by Charles French. States that willows were sent to Bot Gardens by Sir Joseph Hooker of Kew. The use of this for cricket bats. Willows being setn to Victorian nurseries in 1850s from England. CF States that he planted the first tree Taxodium sempervirens, in Burnley Gardens. Tree presented by JJ Rule of Richmond. 2 pages. 1203 Letter to Charlie from Charles French, signed also Dad This letter is said to be accompanying notes on the B Gardens (Burnley or Botanic?) 1204 Letter to Jessep from Charles French. Mention of "Sequoia" sempervirens Endlicher the red wood planted at Burnley. 1 page5 letters from Charles French about early history of Burnley gardens- Refer to paper cataloguecharles french, gardens, sequoia, redwood, willow tree, use of willow for cricket bats, willow cricket bats, cricket, huntingdon willow, flood burnley gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesCertificate, Melbourne City Council 1939, 1939
Certificate issued by Melbourne City Council inscribed, 'This is to Certify that School of Horticulture Burnley Exhibited Cultivated Native Flowers at "Garden City," Treasury Gardens, Melbourne during the period 23rd October to 18th November, 1939, Town Hall, Melbourne. Signed by A.W. Coles, Lord Mayor of Melbourne.Certificate issued by Melbourne City CouncilCertificate issued by Melbourne City Council inscribed, 'This is to Certify that School of Horticulture Burnley Exhibited Cultivated Native Flowers at "Garden City," Treasury Gardens, Melbourne during the period 23rd October to 18th November, 1939, Town Hall, Melbourne. Signed by A.W. Coles, Lord Mayor of Melbourne.certificates, melbourne city council, flowers, plants, exhibition, treasury gardens, a.w.coles, 1939 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Talking notes for FBBG, Statues In and Around the BBG
... Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens ...Origin of the Stoddart statues and the unveiling ceremony in 1884,p.1. Brief notes on each statue and cleaning method used,p.2. Other features of the Gardens and biographies of notable contributors.Ballarat Art Gallery founded at the same time (1884) and special area for statues was omitted as a result of Stoddart's gift.12 white A4 pages printed on one side, photocopy of typed notes. Copy of pp.1&2. Author, J.A. Chisolm and top left hand corner of page 1, 354/5/1, JAC:djw 1983john garner collection, garner, dr, talking notes, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, fbbg, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, Claire Pitts, Burnley Gardens - an experimental success, 1990
Photocopy of article in Garden Journal. Advertisement for Centenary Celebrations at end. Claire Pitts, author, focuses on some of the very diverse areas within the gardens that tare the horticultural centre of Victoria and describes how they have been modified over time. Article by Claire Pitts, Australian Garden Journal, Vol.10, No. 2, Dec,1990/Jan.1991 - Another copy at B94.813claire pitts, australian garden journal, burnley centenary, burnley gardens centenary celebrations, burnley gardens 100 year anniversary, burnley gardens over time -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print and negative, Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Student and Staff Group, 1968
G. Toyne Field Instructor Market Garden. A. Farrance Biological Sciences.Black and white photograph. 8 students with 2 staff members standing and seated in the Ornamental Garden. What they represent is unknown.On reverse, "L-R Phil Clancy, Peter Moody, Phil Kenyon, Keith MacDonald, Peter Lalor, Geoff Humphrey, Front Richard Gardner, A.J. Farrance, Jack Russell, Geo. Toyne. 1968," and, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1341."students, staff, phil clancy, peter moody, phil kenyon, keith macdonald, peter lalor, geoff humphrey, richard gardner, a.j. farrance, jack russell, geo. toyne, field instructor, publicity -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Elsie M Dicker, Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens c1940's
gathering of Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens 26th JanuaryFour Panoramic photographs of Ex Stawellites at Fitzroy Gardens. One dated 1943. one 1948 and two dated 1940'sSent by E.M. Dicker 170 Auburn Rd Auburncelebrations -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City CouncilOral History_Williamstown Botanic Gardens_Chic Wyatt (nee Anderson), 27 December 2013
The interview is one of a series recorded in 2013-2014 to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic GardensA primary source of information on memories of the Gardens. Chic is the daughter of Ernie Anderson who worked at the Gardens from the age of 15 until he retired at 65. Ernie’s full name was Ernest Rupert Cyril Anderson. Chic verified from her Mother’s bible that her Father was born 19th June 1895. The Anderson family moved into the Curator’s Lodge in the grounds of the Gardens in 1938 following the death of the previous Curator, William Joseph Crowe. CD and transcript of interview with Chic Wyatt (nee Anderson) and her memories of the Gardens from her childhood through to adulthood. The purpose of the interview is to discuss a collection of photos she lent to the Gardens for copying (registration no. 2013.001) and to recall memories of her Father, Ernie Anderson and of living in the grounds.chic anderson, chic wyatt, anderson, fish pond, ornamental lake, gates, curator, horse, army camp, americans, world war 2, cannons, williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, william joseph crowe -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Roseneath', 37 Pakington Street, 1979
In 1979, a series of photographs of significant gardens in Kew (Victoria) were taken during a tour by Peter Watts, Historic Gardens Coordinator of National Trust Victoria. These were later purchased to add to the collection. In the case of each photo the colour had badly degraded over time. Original colour (degraded) positive photograph of the coach house of 'Roseneath', 37 Pakington Street Street, Kew.Annotated in ink reverse: "Coach House Roseneath / Peter Watts National Trust Historic Gardens Coordinator / Donated by Mavis Rolley"gardens -- kew (vic.), pakington street -- kew (vic.), roseneath -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Feeding the Kookaburras at Mountain Grange
Unnamed woman, most likely one of the Hand Family, feeding four kookaburras in the garden at Mountain Grange Homestead..Sepia photograph of women crouching to hand feed four plump kookaburras in a garden with a railing fence behind.mountain grange -
Kew Historical Society IncPlaque, Town of Kew, The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew, 1910
Kew became a separate municipality in 1860.The plaque commemorates that event. It was once located on the rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew.Important commemorative plaque signifying an important event in Kew's history.Brass plaque, originally attached to the first rotunda in the Alexandra Gardens in Kew, commemorating the Jubilee of Kew in 1910.Erected by / Public Subscription to Mark / The Jubilee of the Municipality of Kew / Opened by Sir Thos. Gibson Carmichael / Bart. K.C.M.G / Governor of Victoria / 8th Decr. 1910. / H.H. Harrison, Town Clerk / J.F. McCrae, Mayorjubilee of kew, rotunda, alexandra gardens, kew -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Christmas Party 1993, 1993
Photos of a Christmas Party held for the Junior Legatees at the Stapley Pavilion in the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens. It was 11 December 1993. There was a performance by a clown and a visit by Santa Claus. A record of the activities and experiences that Melbourne Legacy provides for the children in their care.Colour photo x 8 of a junior legatee Christmas Party in the Botanic Gardens in 1993.Date is shown in the photos as 11 December 1993.junior legatee outing, christmas -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ellis Collection, 1950
Yields information about the appearance of the Gardens Crossing Loop and tram 19.Black and white photograph of No. 19 at Gardens Loop, as the tram leaves for Mt Pleasant, 1950. Tram stop pole has the stop, section and timetable boards. From the ARHS Archives, 2/2006, Ellis Collection. See Reg Item 7207 for neg and laminated print.On rear printed on label in blue ink " 19 Gardens Loop 1950 Ellis Collection ARHS Archive"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 19 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Mactier Gardens, Hogan Street, Tatura
Shows picture of Mactier Gardens, Hogan Street, Tatura, looking east towards Court House.Colour photograph showing Mactier Gardens, Hogan Street, Tatura. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, mactier gardens tatura, tatura court house -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.5 Photographs of the Garden of Remembrance. 466-10 - Garden of Remembrance sign 466-11 - On the 8th November 1990, two Life Members of the League, Mr Eddie Patton and Mr Ken Lang, planted a young seedling from the original Lone Pine from Gallipoli in the Memorial Garden 466-12 - The Returned Servicemens League placed a Flagpole and Granite Stone in the Memorial Garden in memory of the fallen 466-13 & 14 - Garden of Remembrance Plaquesphillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Happy birthday Den, 1984
Article on C.J. Dennis, born in 1876 it would have been his 108th birthday.Article on C.J. Dennis, born in 1876 it would have been his 108th birthday. An early photo of Dennis in his garden at Toolangi.Article on C.J. Dennis, born in 1876 it would have been his 108th birthday. dennis, c.j. -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPostcard, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, c1908
"Within six years of its first land sales in 1852, founder members had challenged council over horticultural decisions and Ballarat's main thoroughfare contained fences squares, trees and flower beds. The major works that projected the Garden City image were the street plantings, parks and botanical gardens ..." Reference: Michael Taffe, Growing a garden City: Ballarat Horticultural Society 1859-2009, BHS Publishing, 2014, p. 10.This postcard shows how the botanical gardens in Ballarat, famous for being a Garden City.Coloured postcard Forest Scene, Botanical Gardens, Ballarat printed in red at bottom of card. Elaine 30-11-08 handwritten in black ink underneath.botanical gardens, ballarat, forest scene, gardens, botanical, -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Open Air Campaigners, Garden City Reserve, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, c.1970
An Open Air Campaigner entertains a group of children at Garden City reserve. Behind him, the inland ship navigation Beacon is on the left and the BO building to the right. This building was used for several years in the 1980's as the location for the Port Melbourne Library.B & W photograph of Garden City Reserve with Open Air Campaigner.built environment - industrial, built environment - recreational facilities, beacon, open air campaigners, port melbourne free library -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City CouncilPhotograph - Williamstown Botanic Gardens - Aidrian White, 1961/2
The photos provide a snapshot into the way the Gardens have been used over the years for play by children. They are evidence that the cannons were in the Gardens in the early 1960s. Black and white images of small boy playing in the Gardens. He is wearing a knitted jumper with three light coloured buttons on the front. The boy is on the grass border of the main palm avenue looking into the camera. His hand is blurred by movement. Aidrian White / (formerly The Esplanade) / (1961/2?) / Photo donated by / Mrs White Sept 2012 / Williamstown Botanic Gardenswilliamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, 1961, aidrian white, cannons, fence, pinetum -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Arbor Week celebration, 26th - 28th April 1989
The children at Bulla Primary School were celebrating Arbor Week in 1989 by improving the school garden. Three boys are digging a hole for a pole which will support a sign while their teacher Mr. Jolly is holding the post in an upright position. During that week the children worked on various parts of the school garden.A non-digital coloured photograph of three children digging in a garden with four others looking on and an adult supervising thew work.arbor week, mr. jolly, gardens, bulla primary school -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Methodist Sunday School Pupils 1912
Methodist kindergarten Sunday School Pupils in a garden c 1912. It was custom to take the kindgarden Sunday School children (Methodist) before the older senior Sunday school. The picture was taken beside the Anglican church in Dr. Aitkens Garden. Dr. Aitkens dwelling later became the Anglican Manse now demolished and replaced by a new Manse. Adult center back row. Left to Right Triss Phillips (Later Mrs. Mac Neil) Back row Ruby Peart, XX Shepherd, Fred Smit, Jean Smith, Jean and Win Langsford, Vernon Hill, Jean Tomlinson, Mary Moulden, Phyliss Wood, Richards (Female), Kit Wilson, Jim McLeod, Eric Phillips, Ann Leyshon, Wilfred Waters. XX Female Phillips, Female Collins, Amy Lewis, Thelma Williams, XX Williams, Muriel Shepherd, Bob Phillips. Black & white photograph depicting a group of children in a garden.stawell religion -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, 'Strathmore' 75 Victoria Crescent, Mont Albert
‘Strathmore’ Victoria Crescent (dem.) Joseph Sutton Crow and his wife Jessie (nee Temby) bought this property which had belonged to the Purbrick family in 1924. Sutton was an amateur ‘planner and landscape designer’ and had much pleasure in planning the use of their garden of 100 feet by 400 feet. While part remained rural with sheep, an orchard and vegetable garden, he laid out sweeping designs for the front garden which Jessie enjoyed converting into a garden worthy of display and which did gain prizes in the Herald Garden competitions of the 1930s. They entertained friends and often had as guests University Conservatorium staff and visiting musical personnel. They also opened the garden for local church fund-raising functions. Children, Jean and Ray, had areas set out for their recreation with pets and activities areas. The donor was their daughter. A black and white photograph of a Californian Style weatherboard house, painted in a dark colour. There is a well established garden in front. There is a bay window at one side of the house.house names, californian bungalow style, weatherboard, victoria crescent, surrey hills, (mr) joseph sutton crow, (mrs) jessie sutton crow, purbrick family, 1924, herald garden competitions, 1930-1939, (miss) jean sutton crow, (mr) ray sutton crow, 'strathmore' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mr. William Tilson's home, 1/06/1969 12:00:00 AM
Mr William Tilson worked an orchid and market garden on this site. It was developed for housing and is known as Vermont Village.B/W photo of a cabbage garden at the home of William Tilson, on Canterbury Road, near Vermont State School.vermont state school, no. 1022, tilson, william. -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH KNITTING MILL EMPLOYEES
GROUP OF KNITTING MILL STAFF IN GARDEN.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF WORKERS OF CLUNES KNITTING MILL TAKEN IN GARDENS. PALM TREE IN BACKGROUND - STONE BUILDING. THREE POT CHIMNEY ON ROOF."GRAN KENZIE" - NEE L. ROBERTSON STANDING SECOND IN FROM RIGHT HAND SIDE.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, knitting mill -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - National Trust of Australia (Vic), Register of Significant Trees. Ballarat Botanical Gardens. c1983, Unknown
This National Trust Register of Significant Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is an important part of Ballarat's history. Unfortunately, since 1983, some of the trees listed have died or been removed.The Ballarat Botanical Gardens has a unique collection of trees which testify to the knowledge and enthusiasm of the Curators, City fathers and Gardeners in their development of the Gardens in earlier years, especially in the nineteenth century.1 sheet of paper with three lists of the trees and the number of them in the Gardens. (1 copy)Draft printed in red under main heading. In black biro, written on the first entry, "no on map". 10th entry (Sierra Redwood) number scribbled over and "outside gate" written. 14th entry (Horizontal Elm) "3 on list, 1dead". 15th entry (Horizontal Elm) "W of 17". ballarat botanical gardens, national trust of australia (vic), register of significant trees, trees, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Rupertswood Gardens
The gardens in the photograph were designed by William Sangster. When they were first constructed a tennis court, croqued lawns and an underground fernery were included in the landscape.A non-digital black and white photograph with a cream border of a long winding pathway in a garden setting. gardens, trees, salesian college, rupertswood battery, sir william john clarke, lady janet clarke
