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Kilmore Historical Society
WHAT SHALL I BE OR A BOY'S AIM IN LIFE, 1881
Red hardboard cover with gold and black embossing detail 'What shall I be or a boy's aim in life' 191 pages ; 18 cmHandwritten inscription first page 'Kilmore Diggings S School, Prize awarded to Herbert Chapman Jan 1883' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'chapman, kilmore diggings state school, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
ON HEROES AND HERO - WORSHIP, On Heroes and Hero-Worship, 1840
Red hardboard cover with gold writing on spine 'On Heroes and Hero - Worship' and black writing and embossed details on front and back cover 'On Heroes and Hero - Worship' Loose back cover 235 pages ; 18cm Handwritten inscription on first page '99' & '114' '920 R 86' '113' '43' Stamp on multiple pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
A Group of Noble Dames, 1891
Novel. Colonial Edition.Green cloth-covered hardback book. Title & author printed in gilt on front cover & spine. Decorative embossed design on rear cover. Cover worn at corners with some staining on front. Binding loose, front cover has detached from body. 270 pp. Fair condition.'1214' underlined on flyleaf.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Mont De Lancey
Book, W.Gilhespy et al, Birds and Beasts at Home. Nelson's Bumper Books series, Unknown
A collection of birds and beasts at home fiction stories for young children. Clem Thiele presumably owned the book indicated by the stamps inside with his name.Children's hardcover collection of Birds and Beasts at Home stories by W. Gilhespy. The cover has a coloured picture of a squirrel sitting on a branch of a tree and a mother bird feeding her babies in a nest. The title is printed in blue. The spine has the title and an illustration of a dovecote, along with the publisher Nelson written below. A coloured plate is at the front and throughout there are black and white illustrations. A child has stamped birds and other pictures here and there.Clem Thiele Doncaster is stamped four times on the endpaper at the front with stamps of a gentleman and his dog too.children's fiction, animal stories, bird stories -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Grace Beaumont, Aunt Judith - the story of a loving life, 1889
A pretty tale of a wilful schoolgirl, Winnie Blake. Her brother Dick is mischievious and loveable. They both come under the benign influence of Aunt Judith, who is an author of books for girls and a happy Christian woman and learn some valuable lessons which help them in later years.Small blue hardcover with title and author written in gold lettering in a decorated linear square - Aunt Judith by Grace Beaumont. A blue and brown floral pattern is featured at the top and bottom of the from cover and spine. The title and publisher on the spine is written in a gold box. There are are black and white illustrations on pages at the front of the book. 220p.fictionA pretty tale of a wilful schoolgirl, Winnie Blake. Her brother Dick is mischievious and loveable. They both come under the benign influence of Aunt Judith, who is an author of books for girls and a happy Christian woman and learn some valuable lessons which help them in later years.children's fiction, religious stories, school life fiction -
Mont De Lancey
Book, A.M. Irvine, The Two J.G's - A Story for Boys, early 1900's
A story about two teenager boys who swap identities to fool a long term older man who has kindly offered to take them in to his care to tutor them due to the boys' family and behaviour problems.A red cloth hardcover book The Two J.G's - A story for Boys by A.M. Irvine with a black outline of a boy reading at the top of the front cover. The spine has the title, author and publisher in black lettering. The frontispiece has a black and white illustration of a man and boy rescuing a boy from a river. 96p.fictionA story about two teenager boys who swap identities to fool a long term older man who has kindly offered to take them in to his care to tutor them due to the boys' family and behaviour problems. fiction boys, family life, friendship stories -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Land Title, 162 Canterbury Road Canterbury, 2018
History of the ownership of the land corner of Canterbury Road & Keats Street Canterburysoldiers' memorial hall, keats street, canterbury road, logan> margaret, logan> michael, malone> william, mcgee> peter rev., balloch> john, balloch> robert johnston, hay> james, hoskin> william thomas, salvation army, gates> william fleming, coghill> george -
Truganina Explosives Reserve Preservation Society Inc (TERPS)
Digitised Oral History – Truganina Explosives Reserve - Tape 7 Cliff Gibson, 2018
The interviews were recorded in 2000 by Bronwen Gray and Alan Young for the production of Unreserved, Stories from Truganina Explosives Reserve, animated stories from past residents, workers and interested people of the Reserve (subject to copyright 2004). Cliff Gibson, a Williamstown resident, discusses the handling and shipping of explosives in the Port of Melbourne between 1863 to 1962 and the establishment, development and history of Truganina Explosives Reserve. In the interview he mentions the names of the Lighters and Ships used to transport the explosives to and from the Truganina Explosives Reserve. A primary source of information on memories of the Truganina Explosives Reserve and Altona,Victoriaexplosives, lighter, sailing lighters, the brig martha, deer park, australian chemical company, nobel explosives company, ici, james scott and company, jacks magazine, william wardell, george thomas chirnside, 1897, 1901, pier, bill grant, james mullins, 2 foot gauge tramway, explosives trucks, explosive magazines, railway explosives vans, queen street, richard rendle holten, ports and harbours, the lighter truganina, the lighter george stone, rose, mary jane, tarniet, derrimut, boonah, deutgam, naval dockyards williamstown, charlie curry, powder barges, cargo net, alma doepel, huia, wongalla, joseph sims, argonaut, maryland, pirie, lady isobel, taranui, point wilson, failee, captain dyson, hector pirie -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Bequest of 12 Statues, The Stoddart Statues, After 2002
The statues have been degraded and repaired over the years and moved to secure premises. Statues are an important part of Ballarat's heritage and play an important role in BBG history and in the Gardens today. 1 sheet, white paper, print bold, Font 14. 1 copy.Ballarat Botanical Gardens by Lake Wendouree; heading superimposed on floral logo, black backgroundstatues, ballarat botanical gardens, bequest, vandalism, thomas stoddart, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat, gardens, stoddart -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Benefactors of Statues, Withers, W.B. History of Ballarat
Statues presented by two benefactors, Stoddart and ThompsonWritten by John Garner using Withers as a referencestatues, benefactors, ballarat botanical gardens, doctor john garner, thomas stoddart, james russell thomson, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart 1828-1905, The Stoddart Statues 1884, August, 2010
Comprehensive summary of statues in BBG and benefactor.example of brochure produced in 2010 by Jennifer Burrell, funded by The Ballarat Foundation.Brochure, printed on both sides in black and white. 2 photocopiesAugust, 2010 in biro on one copy.john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, stoddart, brochure, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Future Plan, The Stoddart Statue and the Future of the Collection, c 2010
Author unknown. Significant in detailing a plan for the future of the Statue Collection C 2010.2 photocopies of a pamphlet, printed on both sidesPrinted logo of Clark Conservatory in black and white, by"Lake Wendouree" and words "City of Ballarat".john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, thomas stoddart, the stoddart collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Tom Beaumont, Curator, (Superintendent) Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1947-1971. Founding member, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Thomas (Tom) BEAUMONT, Courier, Special Publication, December 1999 - research by Roy Mosman, 1999
Article for December 1999 Ballarat Courier, about Tom Beaumont and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, researched by Roy Mosman and summary of article, November 1999.Tom Beaumont was pre-eminent amongst the Curators of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens as a grower and propagator of many plants, especially tuberous begonias and many trees to be found in the Gardens today. He achieved a national and international reputation and yet remained a humble man.All visibleAll visiblejohn garner collection, garner, beaumont, mosman, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, curator, superintendent, thomas toop, begonias, blackmore and langdon, begonia festivals, ballarat horticultural society -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Tablet, A Committee to Select the Statuary
Three Ballarat notables were appointed by Mr Thomson to select the Statuary for the Botanical Gardens after his death.The tablet is significant in recording the benefactor and those responsible for the selection of the statuary. Also, the tablet testifies to the high esteem in which Mr Thomson was held.Brass tablet. Coloured photograph photocopied.Nonemr w.d. thomson, j. noble wilson, horatio arthur nevett, thomas stoddart, committee to select the statuary, statuary in the ballarat botanical gardens, benefactors, tablet., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat City Council Correspondence Outgoing, Queries Relating to Sculptures and Plaques in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1979-1997
Ballarat City Council Correspondence Outgoing 1979-1997 from H.G. Wright, Assistant Town Clerk and I.C.Smith, acting CEO.The care with which queries from the general public were answered indicates the value placed on the statues by the Ballarat City Council and the need for repairs and acknowledgement of work done in the form of plaques.two pages. p.2 contains three lines. Transcription of John Garner's notes taken from Ballarat City Council correspondence, printed 20/1/ 2009None.ballarat city council correspondence outgoing. statues, fraser bust, thomas edward rooney, gough whitlam bust, plaques in the ballarat botanical gardens., restoration of statues in the gardens., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Oddie, Benefactor. the Ballarat Courier, April 21, 1890, Ballarat Philanthropists, April, 1890
James Oddie had returned from travels abroad and gave a speech at the Ballarat Art Gallery concerning the pleasure and importance of being a benefactor during one's lifetime in the light of Christian beliefs.The article indicates the esteem in which Oddie was held and notwithstanding other benefactors' contributions to Ballarat. Even if they were not as wealthy, their contributions were not forgotten.Two pages of small black and white print in columns.Bottom of the page, "Courier" is written in blue birojames oddie, benefactor, ballarat art gallery, ballarat botanical gardens, the ballarat courier, thomas stoddart, james russel thomson, frederick moses claxton, wealthy citizens, christian example, ballarat star, ballarat courier, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, oddie -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart, Stockbroker, Mining Shareholders Index 1857-1886, Not given
Clear evidence is given in this document of Stoddart's business activities.The Mining Shareholders Index indicates how Stoddart became a wealthy benefactor2 pages, 8 columns per page.Nonedoctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, thomas stoddart, stockbroker, statues, mining shareholders index, benefactor, stoddart and binnie, mining exchange, occupation, miner, john garner collection, gradens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography, 2/2010
This summary of Thomson's life and work by Doctor John Garner is more comprehensive than other accounts. It contains information relating to his work as a miner and his character. J.R.Thomson played an important role in the nineteenth century history of Ballarat.2 pages. 1 and 1/4 printed and 1 copy.Signed p.2 JG 2/10doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, statues, miner, eureka stockade, art gallery, thomson's grave, j.r. thomson's estate., ovens diggings, redan mines, d.gillies, thomas stoddart., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Will of James R. Thomson, Dated 1886, c May, 1886
Thomson made his WIll not long before he died. The Will testifies to his wealth, generosity and strong bonds with other gentlemen in Ballarat. In particular, the purchase of statues is detailed.Importantly, the Will details Thomson's instructions and names the Trustees for the purchase of Statues for the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.4 pages of Thomson's WIll photocopied. Handwriting on grey copy.Two stamps, p.1 which read "Master in Equity Office", Melbourne. The 2nd stamp is dated 22/6/1886. p.2 Handwriting in the left hand margin.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, james r.thomson's will, statues, john noble wilson, thomas stoddart, horatio arthur sewell, thomas drummond, ballarat art gallery, ballarat club, david wilson, j.r. thomson's estate., j.r. thomson's family members., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Scarlet Oak, Ballarat Botanical Gardens 1863 and Ballarat Avenue of Honour (World War1), 5/6/1997 and 2015
By 1863, the Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) was part of the primary exotic tree collection in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. The Scarlet oak was also found amongst the varieties of trees in the Avenue of Honour.The Scarlet Oak is part of the early planting of exotic trees in the development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. A new scarlet oak sapling was planted in 2015 at the northern end of the Gardens.1 page printed on both sides with headings and pictures in colour.Nonescarlet oak, quercus coccinea, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, avenue of honour, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, donna thomas, gardens, ballarat -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Map, Important Subdivisional Sale at Bacchus Marsh, Wednesday 28 February, 1912, 1912
In the later 19th century and early 20th centuries Thomas Cain was a major farmer in the Bacchus Marsh district and a significant participant in community life and affairs. The sale of some of his most significant properties towards the end of his life generated wide interest in Bacchus Marsh and beyond.Paper. 33cm x 21cmnon-fictionIn the later 19th century and early 20th centuries Thomas Cain was a major farmer in the Bacchus Marsh district and a significant participant in community life and affairs. The sale of some of his most significant properties towards the end of his life generated wide interest in Bacchus Marsh and beyond.land sales, thomas cain, landholders -
Friends of St Brigids Association
Book - Some of the Fruits of Fifty Years : Ecclesiastical Annals of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, the Diocese of Sandhurst, the Diocese of Ballarat, the Diocese of Sale, since the Erection of Each, Carr, Thomas Joseph. 1897. Some of the Fruits of Fifty Years : Ecclesiastical Annals of the Archdiocese of Melbourne, the Diocese of Sandhurst, the Diocese of Ballarat, the Diocese of Sale, since the Erection of Each. Melbourne: A.H. Massina
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Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Journal, Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourner Bleter / Melbourne Chronicle June/July 1981, ADD DATE
Journal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.100 pages, A4, Softbound, Paper covers. non-fictionJournal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.moshe ajzenbud, serge liberman, susan ivany, shirley thomas, felix rosenbloom, michael small, lysbeth cohen, judith rodriquez, yvonne fein, roslyn kopel gross, mal morgan -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Journal, Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourner Bleter / Melbourne Chronicle November/December 1983, ADD DATE
Journal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.40 pages, A4, Softbound, Paper covers. non-fictionJournal published by the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library, Melbourne. Contains essays, reviews, fiction and poetry in both English and Yiddish.moshe ajzenbud, serge lieberman, hilary l. rubinstein, irving howe, manfred jurgensen, shirley thomas, gedaliah shaiak, lilian bentata, leo h. astete, michael danby, beryl halinbourg, margaret stockley, anne wroby, lisa kremer -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Programme, The Dybbuk; 1991
S. Anski's play directed by Barrie Koskydovid herman theatre, thomas wright, elisa gray, michael kantor, yoni prior -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Document - Sheet Music for Quartet, Thomas Edward Bulch et al, Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind, On Board & In the Lonely Vale of Streams, Circa 1910
Set of three quartets for brass instruments including "Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind", "On Board", and "In the Lonely Vale of Streams". parts are available for: 1st Cornet, 2nd Cornet, Eb Tenor and Euphonium. These arrangements were published by T.E. Bulch Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind - This Ballad was composed by Richard John Samuel Stevens (1757-1837) and it lyrics are words from the play "As you like it" written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). On Board - composed by Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826). We have been unable to ascertain which piece this is but it appears to be an allegro piece. In the Lonely Vale of Streams - composed by John Wall Callcott (1766-1821) an eminent English composer.Set of three quartets for brass instruments including "Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind", "On Board", and "In the Lonely Vale of Streams". parts are available for: 1st Cornet, 2nd Cornet, Eb Tenor and Euphonium. These arrangements were published by T.E. Bulch Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind - This Ballad was composed by Richard John Samuel Stevens (1757-1837) and it lyrics are words from the play "As you like it" written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). On Board - composed by Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826). We have been unable to ascertain which piece this is but it appears to be an allegro piece. In the Lonely Vale of Streams - composed by John Wall Callcott (1766-1821) an eminent English composer.non-fictionSet of three quartets for brass instruments including "Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind", "On Board", and "In the Lonely Vale of Streams". parts are available for: 1st Cornet, 2nd Cornet, Eb Tenor and Euphonium. These arrangements were published by T.E. Bulch Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind - This Ballad was composed by Richard John Samuel Stevens (1757-1837) and it lyrics are words from the play "As you like it" written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616). On Board - composed by Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826). We have been unable to ascertain which piece this is but it appears to be an allegro piece. In the Lonely Vale of Streams - composed by John Wall Callcott (1766-1821) an eminent English composer.richard john samuel stevens, rjs stevens, william shakespeare, carl maria von weber, john wall callcott, cornet, euphonium, tenor horn, quartet, thomas edward bulch, te bulch -
Kilmore Historical Society
History of Civilisation in England, History of Civilisation in England, Vol.3 of 3, 1867
Brown cloth-bound hardcover book. Small embossed central design on front & back covers. Worn and faded on spine with breakdown of cloth at corners. Binding a bit loose. 548 pp. Fair condition.On flyleaf, Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp.history, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
History of Civilisation in England, History of Civilisation in England, Vol.1 of 3, 1867
Brown cloth-bound hardcover book. Small embossed central decoration on front and back covers. Faded & worn spine, marks/ stains on back & front covers. Some foxing. 505 pp. Fair - good condition.Flyleaf, Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp. First title page '110', crossed out/'142' in red ink & underlined.history, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Practice of Divine Love, 1840
The Practice of Divine Love; Being an exposition upon the Church Catechism: to which are added directions for prayer.Green cloth-bound hardcover book, embossed decoration to front and back covers. Cover totally detached from body, tear to spine. Foxing throughout. 140 pp. Fair condition.On 2nd flyleaf, 'Mrs. Hanniford/With Walter's, Best and/Kindest Wishes/May 25, 1859'.religion, mrs. hanniford -
Kilmore Historical Society
Twice Told Tales, Twice Told Tales, Vol.2, 1900
Short stories with an introduction by Katharine Lee Bates. Red cloth-bound hardcover book. Gilt decoration on cover 'HANDY VOLUME CLASSICS', 'LABOUR ET HONOR'. Loss of cloth on spine, fading & staining on spine. 270 pp. Good conditionOn flyleaf, '83', handwritten & circled, 'Kilmore M.I.'adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library.