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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Folder, John Marsh, Articles by John March
Three articles including: Perilous Summer - Thin Edge of the Wedge at Eltham - Eltham A lifestyle in peril published in "The Age" 21/08/1976 All articles thought to be from "The Age" in the 1970s. Written by John March. This was the pen name of former Kangaroo Ground resident Bill Baly. They relate to the people of Eltham and its hinterlands, their problems with planning, rates and politicians and thier artistic inclinations. 14 pageseltham, bushfires, lifestyle, green wedge, bill baly -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Newspaper articles, Christmas Day Storm, 2011
A severe storm with damaging hail, rain and flooding impacted Melbourne on 25 December 2011 with particular damage to Eltham and Hurstbridge areas. The storm caused destablisation of parts of the Hurstbridge railway line. Wild day's trail of destruction, by Reid sexton, The Age, Tuesday, December 21, 2011, p4 Storm toll sparks rail safety fear, Reid Saxton, The Age, Tuesday, December 21, 2011, p52 newspaper articlesstorm, floods, flooding, christmas day, hurstbridge railway line -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, The Age et al, Centenary of the Eltham to Hurstbridge Railway extension, 2012
In 2012 local community groups acknowledged the centenary of the extension of the Railway line from Eltham to Hurstbridge which took place in 1912. Newspaper article: Automatic system signals the end of the station's tradition, The Age 20 June 2012. Material produced by Nillumbik Historical Society advertising centenary celebrations and providing history with photographs of the Eltham to Hurstbridge extension. The Heidelberg Historian newsletter of the Heidelberg Historical Society No 279, December 2013 (14 pages) including an article by David Watson "Prince's Bridge to Hurst's Bridge".29 pages, newspaper articleharry gilham collection, hurstbridge railway line, centenary celebrations, eltham railway station -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Newspaper article, More flats for aged at Judge Book Village, 11 August 1961
... melbourne Article published in The Age, Friday, August 11, 1961, p12 ...Article published in The Age, Friday, August 11, 1961, p12 as part of the "In the Churches" column by Beatrice Neilson describing the plans for expansion by Melbourne City Mission for the Judge Book Memorial Village at Eltham. Includes image of the architect's sketch. Article also refers to plans or new sites by the Mission at Kilsyth, Hawthorn, Sandringham and East Brunswick. In 2021 Judge Book is now known as St Vincent's Care Services, Eltham.judge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, beatrice neilson, the age, sister mildred greenwood, rev r h barnes, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, judgebook -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Newspaper article, Diamond Valley News, Judgebook sale off, 13 August 2008
... care melbourne city mission seniors nursing home aged care ...Article by William Jackson published in the Diamond Valley News. Melbourne Citymission has dropped plans to sell Judgebook village retirement centre. In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services, Elthamjudge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, chris white, william jackson, judgebook -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Newspaper article, Diamond Valley News, Safety first at village, 23 September 2009
... village aged care melbourne city mission seniors nursing home aged ...Monterey Cypress Trees have been removed from along Diamond Street, Eltham at the site of the Eltham Retirement Centre (formerly known as Judge Book Village). In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services Eltham. judge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, judgebook, monterey cypress trees, tree removal, robert weller, ken patterson -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Article, Eltham Town Community News, The Changing face of Judge Book, [2009]
... care melbourne city mission seniors nursing home aged care ...Article by Judy Lewis published in the Eltham Town Community News [2009] page 10 describing the history of the property known as Judge Book Villlage / Eltham Retirement Centre operated by Melbourne CityMission as the Centre is placed on the market for sale. The detailed article includes a table of milestones including in 1956 when Prime Minister Robert Menzies laid the foundation stone. Includes colour photos. In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services Eltham. judge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, judgebook, ken patterson, willandra, judy lewis -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Work on paper - Booklet, St Vincent's Care Services, Building on strong foundations, 2015
Booklet produced by St Vincent's Care Services presenting a timeline of Eltham Retirement Centre 1955-2015 when it was purchased by St Vincent's Health Australia. Also includes Sisters of Charity Heritage timeline 1815-2015. Eltham Retirement Centre was previously known as Judge Book Village. judge book memorial village, judgebook, st vincent's health australia, timeline, chronology, sisters of charity, eltham retirement centre, aged care services -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper clipping, Young Rider to Judge at Show, The Age, Wednesday, April 17, 1957, p8, 1957
1957 was the ninth show held in aid of the Eltham War Memorial Trust.Newsprinteltham easter gymkhana 1957, eltham war memorial trust, helen harvie, horse show -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Deirdre Squire (right), age 11, representing Briar Hill School Empire Day March held at Eltham, 1953, 1953
Deirdre Squire with parents, Cr. Fred Squire and Hazel Squire in Pryor Street.Black and white printcr. fred squire, deirdre squire, eltham, eltham produce store, empire day, hazel squire, main road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Basil Hall, 1999
Original newspaper article from "The Age" May 11, 1963. Place with a view at Kangaroo Ground by Basil Hall about the construction of the War memorial. The Hall family resided at "Fairview" Panton Hill in the 1920s. Hall was a Eltham Shire Councilor in the 1920s and was associated with the Eltham Shire war Memorial Tower Bulding Committee from 1924 to 1926. Photocopies from "The Road to Gundagi" by Graham McInnes (Hamish Hamilton, 1965), Chapter 9 pages 132 - 153 an autobiography in which the author reminiscences about visiting the Hall family at "Fairview" in Panton Hill as a child. References also to Watson's Creek where MacPherson Robertson ("The Chocolate King") had a summer home, the Shannons, Shanhun and McLaughlin familes. Includes description of the day that Hurstbridge was declared a township (May 26th, 1924), a ralway journey, picnics and rabbiting. McInnes' reminiscences about the periods of his childhood spent visiitng the Hall family in Panton Hill in the 1920s are a rare first hand glimpse into the recreational, social and municipal life in the 1920s within the this rural area within the Shire of Eltham. "Road to Gundagi" was the first of three widely acclaimed autobiographies.Original newspaper article Photocopies, 12 pages.HG Booklet 36basil hall, click here to add keywords, cr. basil hall, eltham war memorial, graham mcinnes, harry gilham collection, hurstbridge, kangaroo ground tower building committee, macpherson robertson, mclaughlin family, panton hill, picnicing, rabbiting, reminiscences, shanhun family, shannon family, shire of eltham war memorial, war memorial tower, watson's creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Census information, 1983
Report of population and dwelling characteristics from the 1971 Census relating to the Shire of Eltham. Comparative population statistics about the Shire of Eltham, August 1983. Historical population growth for the Shire of Eltham 1871-1981 Comparison of 1976 and 1981 populations by age group, population by urban area, age structure, number of dwellings, family type, households and more Part of Folder 75 from Harry Gilham Collection 4 A4 pages (photocopies), 2 printed A4 pages and 2 printed maps (A3) folded. 5 pages headed September, 1983population, statistics, census, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham High School, 1955; Teacher, Mrs Betty Erickson (nee Carrucan), 1955
Lew Howard's first year, age 11 Back Row: Murnane (far left), Brian Heard (3rd from left), Grant (5th from left), Lew Howard (2nd from right) Second Row: Pat Masefield (4th from left), Mrs Betty Erikson (nee Carrucan), Walter McLaren, Peter Brock (7th from left)Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loangrant, murnane, brian heard, eltham high school, lew howard, lew howard collection, pat masefield, peter brock, walter mclaren, elizabeth (betty) erickson (nee carrucan) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Grave of Sarah Jane Taylor (nee Bunker) (1855-1898), Margaret Taylor (1852-1915) and William John Taylor (1853-1921), Eltham Cemetery, Eltham; 3 August 2018, 3 Aug 2018
In Loving Remembrance of SARAH JANE The dearly bloeved wife of WILLIAM J. TAYLOR Died 9th Oct. 1898 Aged 43 years and 8 months. Dearest loved one we have laid thee, In the peaceful grave's embrace. But thy memory will be cherished, Till we see thy heavenly face. Also his loving wife MARGARET Died 17th Sept. 1915. Aged 63 years. Also our loving father WILLIAM J. TAYLOR Died 4th Aug. 1921, Aged 68 years. Our loved ones at rest.Born digital image (qty 4)eltham cemetery, graves, margaret taylor, sarah jane taylor (nee bunker), william john taylor -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Card, The Australian Memorial Card Co, Memorial Card for Mary Ann Anderson who died May 14, 1914, aged 82 years, 10 months, 1914
Buried in Eltham Cemetery.Memorial cardeltham cemetery, mary ann anderson, memorial card -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, A walk through the cemetery at Kangaroo Ground, Diana Bassett-Smith, 1 October 2001, 2001
The grave of Ewen Cameron MP of Pigeon Bank, who contributed much to the district in the early days and whose grandaughter Vera, an original Fellow of the College of Nursing Australia, [ Later RCNA] Who married Watershed Jackson, They lived at Pigeon Bank before moving to Albury. Another headstone that of Houghton, Ned's daughter Jessie and I were at Tintern junior school together, she is now Jessie Bull. No one knew where Kangaroo Ground was, but us for ages. A brief collection of reminiscences by Diana Bassett-Smith of locals who are buried at Kangaroo Ground Cemetery along with 17 photographs following a visit on 1 October 2001.Colour photograph print1983 bushfire, air vice marshall wackett, ambrose erswell, barry roach-pierson, bill pelling, billy roach-pierson, birrarung, bourchiers road, ca 13, crichton, david grant, diamond street, diana bassett-smith, donald grant, donaldson road, dorrie bourchier, duff, early settlers, elizabeth cottee, ewan cameron mp, grey house, helen kohn, isabella grant (nee stevenson), jack bourchier, james balfour, james wilson, jean stewart, jessie bull (nee haughton), jimmy cook, jocelyn, joseph stevenson, judge book village, judith furphy, kangaroo ground cemetery, kay roach-pierson, keith jocelyn, kraft foods, lacey, lloyd stuart, louise grant (nee gordon), mardi crocker, marion erswell, ned haughton, nursery, pam chevallier, passiona, peter bassett-smith, pigeon bank, rath, ricketson, robinson, ruth boyd, steven crawford baes, tintagell, tosch, vera jackson, wackett trainer, watershed jackson, willandra poultry farm, zac crocker -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Take a seat in history, Alistair Knox Park, Eltham; Celebrating Children's Week 2000, 2000
Postcard as part of a series produced by Shire of Nillumbik for a children's photo project "Nillumbik Naturally" developed by FOCUS FORCE cleebrating Children's Week 2000. Words and photo by Janelle Chambers (Age 13). The logo for the Nillumbik Tourism Assocation Inc is stamped on the front of the postcard. This seat was placed in Alistair Knox Park in commemoration of the end of the Shire of Eltham after Victorian Council amalgamations with the words "Shire of Eltham 1871-1994" included on the back wooden plate of the seat. A similiar seat was placed in the Montmorency Shopping Centre referencing the west riding of the Eltham Shire, which incuded Montmorency. Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes. Also physical postcard (used) alistair knox park, beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, janelle chambers, nillumbik tourism association, wattle, seat, children's week, commemoration -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jock Read on 'Popeye', Ersilac Parade, Main Road, Eltham, c.1960, 1960c
Jock Read riding 'Popeye' south along Main Road approaching Bridge Street. Jock acquired 'Popeye' just before the outbreak of WW2. As he was already in the Royal Australian Navy, Jock named the horse after Popeye the Sailor Man. Popeye was a dapple grey, then went white as he aged. Digital file only (Wes's 35mm)don muir collection, eltham, ersilac, ersilac parade, jock read, main road, popeye (horse) -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
New Testament in hand made webbing case, The New Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ together with the Book of Psalms, unknown
This book was carried in France and possibly Gallipoli by Sig. H. C. Roussac and the insert "d/0291" was of a Chaplain who obviously had a profound affect on the ownerDemonstrates the religious convictions of some soldiers in WWIBlack leather bound bible with the first page removed by a clean cut. The bible the name of Signaller H. C. Roussac. 25th Battalion A.I.F. and the date Sept 11th 1917. There is a further inscription "Carried through Action "Battle of Ypres" Sept 20th 26th Oct 4th, 9th and 12th consecutively- Wounded Oct. 12th 17- signed H. C. Roussac. There is also what may be an autograph Pt. ? Frogg Masfr??? The bible also contained a lithograph, probably cut from a paper of Chaplain-Captain F. H. King in Egypt The book is contained in a hand stitched khaki webbing case secured by a metal ?uniform button Signaller H. C. Roussac. 25th Battalion A.I.F. and the date Sept 11th 1917. There is a further inscription "Carried through Action "Battle of Ypres" Sept 20th 26th Oct 4th, 9th and 12th consecutively- Wounded Oct. 12th 17- signed H. C. Roussac. There is also what may be an autograph Pt. ? Frogg Masfr???new testament, bible, rev. f. h. king, roussac, ypres, the age, egypt -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Painting Roy Longmore, RoyLongmore
Longmore set aside his life as a farm-hand in Geelong, Victoria, when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at age 21. Private (Pte) Roy Longmore, 3rd Reinforcements, 21st Battalion, of Bannockburn, Victoria enlisted on 13 July 1915; and he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Anchises on 26 August 1915.[2] After training in Egypt, was sent to the Battle of Gallipoli where he was a tunnel digger with the 2nd Division, burrowing underneath the Turkish positions and laying mines. After evacuation from Turkey, he fought at Pozières, Armentières, and Villers-Bretonneux.[1] He was wounded three times in France and was momentarily given up for dead when he was shot as the Armistice in November 1918, approached. He later recalled, "We were patrolling in a gully when suddenly half a dozen Germans appeared over a hill armed with machine guns and opened fire. Jerry riddled me, knocking me flat on my back, and the last I heard was 'Longy's had it, they got him.'" Fortunately, his fellow soldiers saw him move and rescued him.[3] Lance Sergeant (LSgt) and returned to Australia on 16 March 1919 as a member of the 2nd Pioneer Battalion.[2] Civilian life[edit] After returning to Australia in 1919, his injuries made returning to farm work impossible, so he drove a taxi in Melbourne. Another change caused by the war was more telling. Before, he had hunted rabbits; but he later explained that when he returned home, he no longer had an appetite for firing at anything alive.[3] Longmore married and had one son, Eric.[1] The one-time LSgt Longmore died peacefully in his sleep at a Burwood Nursing Home aged 107 on 21 June 2001. He was the second last Anzac to die.[2] At his death, Australia honored him one final time with a state funeral.[3] Australian "legend"[edit] In 2000, Longmore was recognized as one of the "Australian Legends." His name and photograph were honored as part of an annual series of commemorative postage stamps issued by Australia Post since 1997. The stamps commemorate living Australians "who have made lifetime contributions to the development of Australia's national identity and character".[4] Longmore lived to fully enjoy this honor.[3] Longmore's 45-cent Legend stamp displays the soldier's portrait as a young man, photographed just prior to his departure for Gallipoli. Formal photographs of the other two ANZAC centenarians complete this stamp set. In addition, a fourth stamp features the 1914-15 star medal which was presented to all those who fought in campaigns during those war years.[5] These stamps, designed by Cathleen Cram of the Australia Post Design Studio, commemorate the story of events and people shaping contemporary Australia.[6] The Longmore stamp honors him as an individual and as a representative of all 68,000 soldiers at Gallipoli whose actions affected Australia's evolving self-image.[7] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_LongmoreFramed painting of Roy Longmore wooden frame glass fronted -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Memorial, Commonwealh of Australia et al, Family Memorial case for deceased veteran son, post World War One
The War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal, Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King George honouring the Service of L/Cpl Chester George Mather on the other. L/Cpl Mather enlisted on 8th of June 1915 and embarked for France on HMAT Anchises on the 26th Augest 1915. He was killed at Polygon Wood, Zillebrook near Ypres in Belgium on 4th October 1917 aged 25.Double sided wooden and glass display caseOn one side are the Sons Medals (War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal), Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King Geaorge honouring the Service of "L/Cpl Chester George Mather of the 22nd Battalion AIF" on the otherworld war one, medal, military, ypres, badge, plaque, polygon wood -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 20; February 1987 to May 1987
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 23 February 1987 to 21 May 1987. . Book with green cover, front. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, health and safety, jim goulding, australian academy of hypnotic science, community officer, hamlet has wide appeal, paul tolton as hamlet, pottery work chosen for melbourne exhibition, tax hits enrolments, call to scrap fees, colleges oppose fees, john sharpham next bcae head, arts mean tourist dollars, courses professionally recognised, janet rubin theatre expert, exercise to music, mike whitesideand secret tunnel, joint showing of local artista, rick calvert civil engineering, sino-australian relations, enrolments, new orchestra ready for first night, adrian thomas, bso concert a success, paul tolton, the lost generation, john sharrock, david lance - winemaker, degrees herald future, karen bibby engineering medal, jack's final degree ceremony, 'full tertiary fees', college will give nurses 'merited new status', mathews defends library $2m cut, rodney brown wins geology award, royal australian nurses' federation, irene bolger - secretary, education changes, stayers and sprinters compared, koji hoashi - ceramics, paul mason community arts officer, "barefoot in the park" -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Newspaper Cuttings, January to December 1989
Newspaper cuttings collected from various sources. - Ballarat Courier, The Australian, Warrnambool Standard, The Age, The Standard, The News, Ballarat News, East Gippsland News. The items are from 7 January to 14 December 1989. Many articles relate to the renaming of BCAE. A proposal for the College to merge with another facility was put forward. This became a battle for independence. Letters to the Editor highlighted some of the concerns. The merger proposition was debated between Deakin University in Geelong and Ballarat College of Advanced Education for six months. BCAE became Ballarat University College in 1990. It was affiliated with the University of Melbourne. White A4 two ring folder. Divided into months by coloured dividers. ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, merger proposal, deakin university, geelong, ballarat university college, melbourne university, 1989 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat University College: Newspaper Cuttings, January to December 1991 and January to December 1992
Newspaper cuttings collected from various sources. - Ballarat Courier, The Australian, Warrnambool Standard, The Age, The Standard, The News, Ballarat News, East Gippsland News. The items are from 26 January to 20 December 1991 and 11 January to 12 December 1992. Institutions in rush to beat merger date - Victoria's education dilemma. University of the Third Age plan for coming year. Protests over the Government's remarks over Ag Department move. Caution urged by MLC Dick de Fegely. Land rehabilitation program centre at BUC. New university must not be thwarted. $24000 grant provided for specialist lectures. Tertiary education faces crisis as student numbers boom. Lack of student accommodation means some students are living in local hotels. BUC and Melbourne Uni given $500000 grant. It will be used to develop a Masters in Engineering Science (Hydrogeology) course, the first of its kind in Victoria. BUC has opened the F M Krause Broken Hill Mineral collection. Students bring weekend of music to BUC. Nicky Taws and Rob Plowright to represent Australia in the World Orienteering Championships. White A4 two ring folder. Divided into months by coloured dividers. Folder has black marks from previous use.ballarat university college, australia day honor to jack barker, institutions and merger date, university of the third age, protests to government, dick de fegely, buc, land rehabilitation, rmit and merger, student accommodation shortage, masters in engineering science, hydrogeology, krause collection on show, music at buc, nicky taws, rob plowright, orienteering championships, australian women's cricket, development squad camp at buc -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Media items, Newspaper items related to University of Ballarat and Federation University: 2003 to Present Day
Items related to the University of Ballarat and Federation University that have appeared in the print media. Ballarat Courier major source with Melbourne and other country publications - The Age, The Australian, Herald/Sun, Daylesford and Gippsland. The articles are grouped by year and in reverse order - 2003 to present day. Not all years have items.Black two-ring lever folder. Items grouped in to years - reverse order. Coloured dividers.university of ballarat, federation university, the age, the australian, herald-sun, ballarat courier -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Claus Gronn, Erindringer fra Sö og Land (Memories from Sea and Land), 1906
From the age of 23, Claus Gronn kept a diary/account book to record his daily events and expenditures. In his old age, he used his diary to compile a book, all written in Danish, for his family detailing his many adventurers as a sailor and a gold-digger and his visits to his home-town of Mels as an old man. Eleven copies were printed, one for each of his surviving children. The book was later translated and published by Claus' grand-daughter, Cora McDougall, in the book "Gold, Gold! Diary of Claus Gronn, A Dane on the Diggings". Claus Grönn (1832-1909) was born in Mels, Oksbol Sogn, Schleswig (then still a part of Denmark), the son of blacksmith Claus Mathiesen Gronn. He married Mary Ann Priestley Horsfall at Newstead, Victoria, in 1856. Claus was sent to sea at the age of 14, returning two years later when he took part in the first Schleswig war between Prussia and Denmark as a cadet in the Danish Marine Service. He spent the next four years at sea sailing to Iceland, Russia, Spain and British Guinea. Adopting an anglicised name, Charles Edward Sinclair (which he used until his marriage in 1856 when he resumed his own names), Claus' last voyage was destined for Australia. On June 10, 1854, on board the Koh-i-noor, Claus arrived in Sandridge (now known as Port Melbourne), Victoria. Deciding to try his luck in the goldfields Claus Gronn hoped to earn enough money to be able to return to Denmark with a certain wealth. He purchased some basic tools, he walked 100 km to the Mount Alexander goldfields, trying his luck at Campbell's Creek. He went into partneship with another Dane, Peter Hansen. On 30 September 1909 Claus Gronn died aged 77, at his farm "Leavoldston" located north of Oakleigh, and is buried in the Burwood Cemetery.Green hard covered book. Plate 1 is a signed image of Claus Gronn. Another plate depicts Claus Smed, and Dr Preshaw's tent in Castlemaine. With the book is some cutting, including 'Cuttings from various journals about Claus Gronn and HIs Memoirs by Jens Lyng, as well as hair samples from Margaret Billyeald, Gladstone Procter's second wife. There is also a family tree, and a copy of the details on the Horsfall family from the family bible. non-fictionFrom the age of 23, Claus Gronn kept a diary/account book to record his daily events and expenditures. In his old age, he used his diary to compile a book, all written in Danish, for his family detailing his many adventurers as a sailor and a gold-digger and his visits to his home-town of Mels as an old man. Eleven copies were printed, one for each of his surviving children. The book was later translated and published by Claus' grand-daughter, Cora McDougall, in the book "Gold, Gold! Diary of Claus Gronn, A Dane on the Diggings". Claus Grönn (1832-1909) was born in Mels, Oksbol Sogn, Schleswig (then still a part of Denmark), the son of blacksmith Claus Mathiesen Gronn. He married Mary Ann Priestley Horsfall at Newstead, Victoria, in 1856. Claus was sent to sea at the age of 14, returning two years later when he took part in the first Schleswig war between Prussia and Denmark as a cadet in the Danish Marine Service. He spent the next four years at sea sailing to Iceland, Russia, Spain and British Guinea. Adopting an anglicised name, Charles Edward Sinclair (which he used until his marriage in 1856 when he resumed his own names), Claus' last voyage was destined for Australia. On June 10, 1854, on board the Koh-i-noor, Claus arrived in Sandridge (now known as Port Melbourne), Victoria. Deciding to try his luck in the goldfields Claus Gronn hoped to earn enough money to be able to return to Denmark with a certain wealth. He purchased some basic tools, he walked 100 km to the Mount Alexander goldfields, trying his luck at Campbell's Creek. He went into partneship with another Dane, Peter Hansen. On 30 September 1909 Claus Gronn died aged 77, at his farm "Leavoldston" located north of Oakleigh, and is buried in the Burwood Cemetery.claus grönn 1832-1909, leavoldston, claus gronn, peter hansen, campbell's creek, peter skjellerup, mary ann horsfal, sandon, dr preshaw, claus smed, ship, immigraion, family history, danish, biography -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, 1869 (exact); Made prior to November 1869
This medal is one of only a few medals donated by a group of generous gentlemen as tokens of their appreciation of the talent and industry of high achieving students in the years 1869 - 1870. The medal was awarded to Charles J Henderson when he completed his Matriculation Examination at the very young age of 13 years. The 1869 College annual report states that this examination, which granted entry into Melbourne University, was held in Ballarat for the first time in 1869. Candidates had to pass in at least six of the nine possible subjects in order to pass. Charles Henderson (born 3/02/1856) was the eldest son of the Rev. William Henderson of St Anderw's Kirk, Ballarat, distinguished founder of Ballarat College. Charles was only the third student enrolled at Ballarat College in July 1864. The Ballarat College annual report 1869 states the medal was awarded in appreciation of his 'success in passing so creditably the Matriculation examination at the age of thirteen years'. This medal has historic significance because it dates from the first decade of the history of the College. It has social significance because the recipient was the third student enrolled at Ballarat College, the eldest son of the founder of the College. The medal is unique and is one of only a few privately donated between 1869-1870 by a group of gentlemen affiliated with the college.This gold-plated round-shaped medal has front embossed with Minerva head, name of school and school motto. The rear of the medal is inscribed with names of medal donors. There is a straight metal pin hinged to the right side of the rear of the medal. There is a small catch attached to left side of the rear of the medal. The side edge of the medal is inscribed with name of the recipient and title of the award. The medal is housed in a rectangular cardboard box and nestled in cotton wool.The box has a blue lid and white base.Embossed around inner edge of medal front "Studiis Claritudo Venit. Ballarat College". Inscribed on rear of medal 'Presented by T. Cowan Esq.. G. Duncan Esq.. / A. Smith Esq.. W. P Martin Esq.. / J. Bell Esq..J. williamson Esq.. / S. Pike Esq..'; Maker's mark stamped below rear side inscription 'J.T.S'. Inscribed around circumference of medal 'C. J Henderson Matriculation Examination, Nov 1869'.medal, minerva, matriculation, 1869, c j henderson, thomas cowan, james willliamson, gilbert duncan, adam smith, w p martin, john bell, s pike, matriculation examination, gold medal, ballarat college school motto, ballarat college, school motto, studiis claritudo venit -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Media items, Media Releases and Newspaper Cuttings for BCAE, 1990 and BUC, 1992
Items related to Ballarat College of Advances Education for February, March and April of 1990 and Ballarat University College from January to December of 1992.that have appeared in the print media, radio and TV. Ballarat Courier major source with Melbourne and other country publications - The Age, The Australian, Herald/Sun, Daylesford and Gippsland. The articles are grouped by month and in reverse order.White 2-ring binder with coloured dividers for months. 1990 covers February, March, April. 1992 covers January to December. Items are in reverse order.ballarat college of advanced education, ballarat university college, 1990, 1992, media releases, newspaper items, february to april, january to december -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Media items, Media Releases and Newspaper Cuttings for Ballarat University College, 1993
Media Releases and Newspaper Items are related to Ballarat University College for January to December 1993.These have appeared in the print media, radio and TV. Ballarat Courier major source with Melbourne and other country publications - The Age, The Australian, Herald/Sun, Daylesford and Gippsland. The articles are grouped by month and in reverse order.White 2-ring binder with coloured dividers for months. Media Releases and Newspaper Cuttings relate to Ballarat University College for 1993. They are in reverse order. Coloured dividers used to separate months.ballarat university college, media releases, newspaper items, january to december, 1993 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Media items, Media Releases and Newspaper Cuttings for University of Ballarat, 2002
Media Releases and Newspaper Items are related to University of Ballarat for January to December 2002.These have appeared in the print media, radio and TV. Ballarat Courier major source with Melbourne and other country publications - The Age, The Australian, Herald/Sun, Daylesford and Gippsland. The articles are grouped by month and in reverse order.White 2-ring binder with coloured dividers for months. Media Releases and Newspaper Cuttings relate to the University of Ballarat for 2002. They are in reverse order. Items are in reverse order.media releases, newspaper items, january to december, university of ballarat, 2002