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The Eureka Flag hanging in the Old Colonists' Hall is an exact replica of the Eureka Flag that flew over the Eureka Stockade. It was copied from the original flag that was in the possession of the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Exact measurements were taken from the flag and the replica made by the Ballarat firm George Lemke and Co. It was decided to made the replica because of the fragile condition of the original flag. At the time the original flag was beyond being displayed and it was felt steps should be taken to obtain a copy before it deteriorated further. Colour photograph pf a set table, with a replica Eureka Flag on the wall.ballarat old colonists' club, entrance hall, eureka flag, george lemke

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Colour photograph of the Eureka Flag replica in the Old Colonists' Hall, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' club, eureka flag replica, dining, ballarat old colonists' hall

Cardboard cutout of Dr Blake in the Old Colonists' Hall. ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, doctor blake, doctor blake murder mysteries, billiards, pool, alcock billiard table

Colour photograph of a full sized billiard table at the Old Colonists' Hall, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, billiards, pool, alcock billiard table

Colour photograph of one of the three full size billiard tables at the Old Colonists' Hall. ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, billiards, pool, alcock billiard table

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Colour photograph of the bar at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Club.ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, bar

The Eureka Flag hanging on the wall is an exact replica of the Southern Cross flag which flew over the Eureka Stockade. It was copied from the original flag held by the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Exact measurements were taken from the flag and the replica was made by George Lemke and Co. The replica was made because the original was in fragile condition. (Ballarat Courier, 16 February 1965)Colour photograph of the Eureka Flag behind a set table in the Old Colonists' Hall, Ballarat.ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, dining, eureka flag replica, eureka flag

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Photograph of three men, the Old Colonists' Association Inc. Officer Bearers, on the occasion of signing the contract to build additional homes for elderly at Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat. Left to right: Andrew Tweedie (President), Jamie Sleep (Vice-President) and Andrew Robson (Secretary).old colonists' association ballarat, charles anderson grove, andrew tweedie, jamie sleep, andrew robson

This photograph was taken on the occasion of choosing a builder for the new units at Charles Anderson Grove, BallaratColour photographs of Council Members of the Old Colonists' Association Inc., after agreeing on the builder for the new Charles Anderson Grove Units. charles anderson grove, contract, ballarat old colonists' association

Colour photographs of boxes and a barrell in the Items in the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old identities, barrell, timber box

Colour photograph of an electric waiter call box in the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old identities, waiter

Peter Leslie (Les) Sykes was born in 1896. When 14 years of age he worked as a waite of the Old Colonists' Club. In 1911 he started an apprencticeship at Wiles and Watts, electroplaters of Armstrong Street North, which he later purchased. In later years Les was a member of the club. The Waiter's Drink Tray was one of a job lot from teh Old Colonists' Club either left behind or given as part payment (pre 1940s). Colour photograph of a silver tray used in the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old identities, silver tray, waiter's tray

The Old Identities Association was the forerunner ofThe Old Colonists' Association. This particular medal was presented to R.W. Wright who arrived in Ballarat in August 1853. It was purchased by the Old Colonists' Association in 2014. Other known medals were presented to :- * Arthur Croft who arrived in 1852 (Museum of Victoria) * Isaac Croft who arrived in September 1851 (Gold Museum) * Ben Story (Ballarat Historical Society) * John Brokenshire (Private Collection)Ballarat Old Identities medal in a box. The medal shows a gold cradle and other mining tools, and was presented to members of the Old Indentities Association. To qualify as a member you had to have arrived in Ballarat between 1851 and 1854. "Mr Welch, jeweller, of Sturt street, has just manufactured 60 medals, for issue to the members of the Old Identities' Association of Ballarat. Each is suitably inscribed and ornamented. The medals will be on view to day in Mr Welch’s window. " (Ballarat Star, 11 October 1884)ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat old identities, r.w. wright

Colour photograph of the coat of arms on the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hallold colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, coat of arms

Colour photograph of a room in the Old COlonists' Hall set up for the Old Colonists' Association President's Dinner.old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, presidents' dinner

Colour photograph of David Pratt (left) and Andrew Tweedie (President of the Old Colonists' Association, Ballarat )old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, ballarat old colonists' hall, presidents' dinner, david pratt, andrew tweedie

Colour photograph of Mary Batten."Mary Batten President Old Colonists' Club 2002-2003 Presented by the Council to the Old Colonists' Club at the Association's Annual General Meeting 20th November 2003 as a token of respect & in recognition of Mary's contribution as the first lady President of the Old Colonists' Club"old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, mary batten, club president

Colour photorgraph of the entrance Doors to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall"Mary Batten President Old Colonists' Club 2002-2003 Presented by the Council to the Old Colonists' Club at the Association's Annual General Meeting 20th November 2003 as a token of respect & in recognition of Mary's contribution as the first lady President of the Old Colonists' Club"old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, mary batten, club president

Colour photograph of the of a male with a billiard cue at the Old Colonists' Hall.ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' hall, billiards, pool

Colour photograph of the Gerald Jemzem pouring a beer at the Old Colonists' Hall.ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' hall, gerald m. jenzen

Panoramic photo of the of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Hall, including donor marbles on the wall.ballarat old colonists; club, old colonists' association ballarat, old colonists' hall, marbles

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