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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “A tram off the tracks”, 22/10/1977 12:00:00 AM
“A tram off the tracks” The Sun, Saturday, Oct 22, 1977 Photos and text Tram # 86 Photos of tram # 86 being transported on semi-trailer on Hume Highway at Beveridge on its way to Orange, NSW. Part of display by Bathurst-Orange Development Corporation, planning to build a new town between the two cities. Trams among the different types of transport being considered to link the proposed town to its neighbours. Tram displays “Brunswick-Moreland Rd” and route number 954.trams, tramways, displays, trucks, z class, transporting trams, tram 86 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Colour Print/s, Keith Stodden, c2010
Set of four colour prints of Melbourne trams operating in Bendigo for the Bendigo Trust, c2010. Photos not dated and assumed taken by Keith Stodden. .1 - SW5 808 at Charing Cross in a light blue livery carrying a Hume and Iser Timber and Hardware adverts. VicSig has a photo of the tram in 2007. .2 - W6, 976 as Cafe tram 976 crossing Charing Cross .3 - SW5 808 at Central Deborah mine terminus. .4 - SW6 880 at the depot.Has a $15 price label on rear.trams, tramways, sw5 class, bendigo, charing cross, tram 808, tram 976, tram 880 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Women, Ballarat School of Mines: Women of Note; Margaret Baker
Margaret Baker enrolled as student 295 on 2 August 1875 and attended seven lectures in applied magnetism and electricity. She was one of the first women to attend classes at Ballarat School of Mines (SMB). Women had only been admitted to the school for telegraphy courses in 1874. There appeared to be some concerns that the courses in magnetism and electricity were not associated with mining. They were not mentioned in the annual reports of 1875-76 which commented that: 'The objects of The School of Mines are, to provide means of instruction in all things pertaining to mining, and to examine into the qualifications of persons engaged in mining.' By 1879 the Council proposed securing the services of competent lecturers in Geology, Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism,school of mines ballarat, smb, margaret baker, applied magnetism, electricity, first woman to study electricity and applied magnetism, telegraphy courses, mining courses, women of note -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Brochure, Byways Estate Ringwood East - 4th and Final Release - 1970
Refer also to Reg. No. 5110 for Byways Estate 1965 release, and Reg. No. 5113 for Byways Estate 1967 release.Single page advertisement showing layout of the last stage of the Byways Estate subdivisionSubdivision plan includes Hume Street, Walhalla Drive and Hender Street. (Agent) C.E. Carter & Son R.E.S.I. 126 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, 3134 (Telephone) 870 2519, 870 6830, 870 6024, A.H. 723 3298, 870 4604, 870 6454 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Looking north east to the orchard at Blackjack, 1954_
Looking north east to the orchard at Blackjack. The Robinson family (left to right): James, Peter, Paul, Andrew and father Frank. The Blackjack property, house and acres of fruit orchards ran down to the Plenty River off Hume Street Greensborough and was the home of the Robinson family to late 1956. The photographs were taken as slides by Frank Robinson and digitised by his son James in 2015.Digital copy of colour photograph.blackjack, robinson family -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: January 25, 2000
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. January 25: Hume Regional office news – Julie Johnson, Carols by Candlelight wrap up – Rhonda Cleveland. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 117 November 1997
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Keith Banks: Lighthouses of Eastern Victoria • November Meeting • Christmas Function • Visitors from Eltham • Council Matters • 728 Main Road – President’s Report • Monument Hunting the Hume and Hovell Way by Diana Bassett-Smith • Irvine Green OAM 1913-1997 • The Last Cry (Mick Woiwod) • Some Other Matters The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The history of Henry Esmond
There is a Mary Bell on the school register who enrolled at Ballarat College (Girls School) in 1888. Birthday 2 March 1875 aged 13 years and 10 months. Father Alex bell. It is possible the book was donated to the Weatherly Library by this former old collegian. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians and community members or associates. Small maroon calf-bound book with gold lettering on spine and Ballarat College crest on front cover. Book plate on flyleaf: Crest / Ballarat College / Library / PRESENTED BY / Miss M Bell 1941.... -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Foodmaster Supermarket High St Charlton
Originally Luth's General Store purchased from John Flug in 1875. Renovated and enlarges several times over the years. Business sold to Wignall's in 1971, then O'Donnell's, Currans, Carroll & H?son (C&H) and Graeme Paterson purchased the building in 1986. Colour photograph of Foodmaster SUPERMARKET. Signage on the verandah reads C&H LICENCED SUPERMARKET, WOOL, HABERDASHERY. Red blinds down on verandah. Cars parked along the street in front of buildings. White two story building next door, sIgnage reads EAST CHARLTON HOTEL. Sign above building for Quality MEATS further down the street.luth's general store, john flug, wignall's, o'donnell's, curran, c&h, graeme paterson -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Book - Book. The Walsh Papers, The Walsh Papers, 1985
The former Shire of Ballan commissioned this work which ties in with the formation and early years of the Ballan Shire Historical Society. It is a collection of articles, works and memoirs written and compiled by James Henry Walsh, an early resident of Ballan, that have been edited for publication by James Turner. The book contains maps and photographs and is fully indexed. It is considered by some to be the foremost reference work on the history of Ballan.The book is significant as it is a comprehensive collection covering the history of Ballan. It is a limited edition and now out of print.A soft covered book, ivory in colour. Printed on the cover is - "The Walsh Papers. Edited: J.L.Turner. Memoirs of the early settlement of Western Victoria and, in particular, Ballan Shire: 1830 -1875. Written and compiled by James Henry Walsh (1863 -1930) of Ballan." The back cover is a full page sepia photograph of James Walsh (head and shoulders only) and the printed number "ISBN 0 95599911 1 5". Book No.106. 312 pages.The book bears the stamp of the Ballan Shire Historical Society and the handwritten marking "Receipt P.1." Book No.106 and Reg No. (VC) 00909 in pencil.walsh james henry, ballan memoirs, turner j l, ballan history -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Dress, Day dress, circa 1875-1876
This dress belonged to Ethel Nina Blundell (1876-1949), having been first made for her mother Jane Blundell (nee Burkitt, 1845-1878). Born in Dublin, Jane married James John Blundell Jr at the Black Street Congregational Church in Brighton on 16 March 1874. The Blundells were a socially prominent Brighton family who played an important role in the development of the area. James' father, publisher and bookseller James John Blundell Sr, served as a Brighton Borough Councillor between 1862 and 1867 when the local government was still in its formative years, including holding the position of Mayor in 1864. He was involved in the foundation of the Brighton Volunteer Rifle Corps and was also a strong supporter of the Brighton Ladies Benevolent Society. The Blundell family were active members of the Brighton Congregational Church and supported the construction of the Black Street church, where James Jr served as a deacon for sixty years, in addition to his work in the Crown Land and Survey Department. The dress is believed to have been made for Jane in 1875 or 1876 during her early pregnancy, likely by a local dressmaker. Jane died in 1878 when Ethel was very young, and Ethel was then raised by her father and paternal grandmother. As she never married, Ethel remained living in the family home of 'Eumana', 164 Church Street, and as an adult she assumed the role of hostess whenever she or her father had guests. On these occasions, she reportedly wore her mother's dress. The family home was sold on James Jr’s death in 1924 and Ethel was living at 52 Black Street Brighton when she died in 1949. In the 1930s, Ethel gifted the dress to a close family friend, Dr Jean Kelly. She told Jean that the garment held precious memories, perhaps due to the connection it provided to the mother she had never known. Jean donated the dress to the Merimbula Old School Museum in NSW in 1987, where it was on display for many years. The Museum donated the dress to Brighton Historical Society in 2023.This is a good example of a late nineteenth century day dress, made from two different patterns of russet brown silk brocade and featuring a lobster tail style bustle. The lack of boning combined with waist and hip measurements indicates it may have been made as a maternity dress. It is lined with beige leaf pattern cotton fabric. The princess line fitted bodice of herringbone pattern brocade has a high round neck with small 'mandarin' style collar and buttons down the front to below the waist where it forms an overskirt which is bordered with a band of coffee bean patterned brocade. The overskirt drops down to hem length at the back but from the centre front it is draped up to the back to a point below the waist level. Here it is sewn to the edge of the lobster tail style bustle which is also bordered by the coffee bean fabric. There is a concealed pocket with the opening under the right edge of the bustle. The buttons on the front of the dress have a decorative circlet of small blue flowers around a russet silk covered dome. The long sleeves are set in and slightly full with a contrasting three pleat band of coffee bean fabric with an ornamental turn back from the pleats sewn just above the wrist. The skirt section of the dress is in four 20 cm bands of alternate fabric patterns with the top and third band of coffee bean pattern slightly gathered and the second and fourth bands of herringbone forming pleated ruffles.1870s, ethel nina blundell, jane blundell, jane burkitt, eumana -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Victorian Almanacs, 1860s
These Victorian Almanacs were published from 1859 to 1916. They contained information of interest to all Victorians, especially historians, businessmen, farmers and gardeners and must have sold many copies in Warrnambool, particularly before the local Warrnambool Standard Almanacs began publication in 1875. These booklets are of interest as examples of 19th century almanacs published in Victoria. They are also somewhat similar to the Almanacs published annually by the Warrnambool Standard newspaper from 1875 to 1930. The 1869 Almanac is of particular interest as it has on the front cover the printed name of James Hider, stationer and bookseller of Warrnambool. James Hider had been a carpenter, a land agent and a rate collector before opening a shop in Timor Street, selling books and stationery and operating a Circulating Library. In 1865 Hider set up as a photographer and was still operating this business in 1878. He was active in community organizations, including the Mechanics Institute, the Fire Brigade, the National School, the Musical Group and the Benevolent Society. He was also a Councillor and a Mayor in the 1860s. It is interesting to note that his name does not appear to have been been added to the 1869 Almanac cover but is part of the original printing. These are two soft cover booklets of 60 pages each. The back covers of both are missing and the 1868 booklet has some back pages missing. The 1868 Almanac has a black and white cover with ornamental scrolls and the 1869 booklet has a red, green black and cream cover with an ornamental border and images of flora and fauna. The 1869 Almanac cover has a Coat of Arms with Advance Australia printed at the bottom of it. The 1869 Almanac also has a map of Victoria as an insert. Both almanacs contain an historical calendar, Victorian Parliamentary information, data on Victorian cities, postal regulations, farmers’ and gardeners’ guides etc. Both contain advertisements relevant to Melbourne. Both have been bound with string. victorian almanacs, annual journals, james hider, bookseller and stationer,, warrnambool. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Equipment - Seal Press
This heavy seal press would have been used to emboss impressions of the Shire of Bulla seal onto documents. This seal impressed "The President Councillors and Citizens of The Shire of Bulla" plus a central emboss and would have been used sometime between 1866-1989. Various Councils within Victoria amalgamated in the early 1990's. The Shire of Bulla amalgamated and became part of the City of Hume.A large heavy shiny black seal press.council seals, seals, shire of bulla, bulla shire council -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Labels x 2, Evans & Co, Early 20th century
The saddler and harness business of E.D. Evans and Co. in Liebig Street was prominent in Warrnambool from the 1870s to the early decades of the 20th century. Edward Evans came to Warrnambool in the 1850s, was a Warrnambool Councillor from 1875 to 1878 and from 1884 to 1888 and was prominent in racing circles in the town,These labels are of interest as E.D. Evans was a well known saddle and harness maker in Warrnambool's history..1 Light brown cardboard label, primarily rectangular with mitred corners at one end, a hole with a red reinforce sticker surrounding it. The label has black printed text and several parallel lines. Also there is a pencilled code. .2 Identical to .1 but smaller.1 FROM E. D. EVANS & CO. SADDLE & HARNESS MAKERS, WARRNAMBBO, PORT FAIRY, AND TERANG. C 1900 ( In pencil) .2 Identical to .1 edward evans, saddler, warrnambool councillor, warrnambool racing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Medallion, Won by G.W. Gunning, 1911; N.G.C., Presented by J.R. Hutchinson, 1911
Found during demolition of 'lean to' additions to Eltham Primary School Dalton Street building of mud stone 1875 construction during alterations, 21 September 1994. Paint appears to have dripped through onto medallion found on floor bearer 4" x 3"Round medallion, brass with paint on surfaces, approximately 25mm diameter and small eyelet at top for chain attachment or similar eltham primary school, eltham state school, g.w. gunning, j.r. hutchinson, medal, n.g.c., renovation, state school no. 209 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, T Nelson and Sons London and Edinburgh, Shadows on the Screen, 1883
This book bears the names of Linda Mathieson and Nullawarre State School. The Mathieson families were early settlers in the Warrnambool area at Woodford and Purnim and later in the Nullawarre district. Nullawarre State School was opened in 1875 with members of the Mathieson family being foundation pupils. It still operates today.This book is of interest because of its connection to the Mathieson families of Nullawarre and to Nullawarre State School.This is a hard cover book of 92 pages. It contains many short articles, over 80 illustrations and advertisements at the back of the book for other books published by T. Nelson and Sons. Some of the illustrations have been hand-coloured. The cover is buff-coloured with ornamental patterns and an image of a family watching a slide show outlined in dark red. The lettering on the cover and spine is in black, red and brown tonings. The inscription is handwritten in black ink. ‘Nullawarre S.S. Linda Mathieson, 14.4.23’. linda mathieson, nullawarre state school -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Klug's East Charlton Hotel c. 1892
East Charlton Hotel High St Charlton c. 1892. Proprietor C. Klug. Established by John Flug who built Charlton's first commercial building in 1875 - a slab and bark inn 100 metres to the rear of this building. Photo taken by Clark Bros, Windsor, MelbourneBlack & white photo, mounted, postcard size. Signage Klug's on top of the building, East Charlton Hotel below that. Four men standing on footpath, four women and a man holding a dog standing on the road. On the left is a horse and covered buggy with a man standing in front of the buggy. There is a boy sitting in the buggy holding the reins. On the right is an open gig with a man and two women in it.east charlton hotel, c. klug, john flug, clark bros -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - CD-ROM, Sands & McDougall, Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd, Melbourne Directory, 1860 - 1911
Melbourne Directory in CD case with white background cover .01 - 1860/1865; .02 - 1866/1870; .03 - 1871/1875; .04 - 1876/1880; .05 - 1881; .06 - 1882; .07 - 1884; .08 - 1892; .09 - 1893; .10 - 1901; .11 - 1903; .12 - 1904; .13 - 1905; .14 - 1906; .15 - 1907; .16 - 1911; .17 - 1896-1900 (2 discs). Commonly known as Sands & McDougall(Sands and McDougall)built environment - commercial, built environment - domestic, built environment - industrial, business and traders, statistics, sands & mcdougall pty ltd -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTS
James Goldsworthy Scholl had a private school in Clunes in early 1870's. He was born in Cornwall, U.K. in 1836 and married Emily Bennett in February 1857. James arrived in Melbourne on the "Agincourt" in November 1863 and Emily in July 1863 on the "Golden Land" James died in 1893 and Emily 19321. Enlarged photo of Mrs. James Goldsworthy Sholl (nee Bennett) Approx 1879 with 5 of 11 children (from left to right Albert 1875, Laura 1864, Emily Scholl, Bertha 1877, Arthur 1870, Anne 1868) 2. Original photo of Emily Scholl 3. Original photo of James Goldsworthy Scholl 4. Copy of parish map showing school location 5. Written account of family historyOn item 2. and 3. Printed gold lettering Yeoman, Paris Panel, Royal Arcade Melbournescholl, goldsworthy, private school, education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LUCRATIVE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Lucrative: the extended Hustlers Company's quartz mining claim, featuring the office, battery house and main shaft in 1875. The claim had six shafts with 144,500 tonnes of quartz mined, yielding 188,000 ounces of gold. The shaft included 4,000 feet of sinking and 16 crosscuts, giving a total of 12,000 feet in length. The mine employed nearly 200 men. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Melbourne Legacy
Artwork, other - Portrait, Mr Furat Yosip, Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 2018
Councillor Joseph Haweil spoke to a Legacy Comradeship Luncheon on 27 June 2023. Cr Haweil is Mayor of Hume City and a member of the Assyrian community in Melbourne. He spoke about the actions of Stanley Savige during World War 1 that lead to him saving over 50,000 Assyrian refugees in Persia. After the speech he presented President Kerry Jenke with this artwork by Mr Furat Yosip.The artworks shows that the Assyrian Community are grateful for the life of Stan Savige.Wooden board with burnt etching of Stanley Savige with a gold coloured plaque.Plaque says "Presented to Melbourne Legacy / In Eternal Gratitude and Remembrance of Lieutenant General Sir Stanley George Savige, KBE CB DSO MC / By the Assyrian Community of Victoria at the Assyrian Martys Day Commemoration, Coolaroo - 5 August 2018 / Artist: Mr Furat Yosip"stan savige, assyrians -
Federation University Historical Collection
book, Truth & Sportsman Ltd, Souvenir commemorating the commencement of work by the Snowy mountains hydro-electric authority, 17/10/1949
It is assumed that a member of the Ballarat School of Mines attended the commencement of work at the Snowy Mountains hydro-electric centre.Burgundy cover with gold printing. Black print, photos and diagrams on white paper (31 pages). Bound by 3 staples. The contents include the story of the Snowy. Images include W.J. McKell, J.B. (Ben) Chifley, J. McGirr, Nelson Lemmon, Hume Weir, Jindabyne valley (now flooded), Jindabyne township (now flooded), illustration of water Power, survey team at Adaminaby, Snowy Mountains Relief Plan, Horseman crossing the Eucumbene River, Mildura, Burrinjuck Dam under construction, transmission lines, W. Hudson.snowy mountains hydro-electricty scheme, snowy mountains hydro-electric authority -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE HISTORY OF ENGLAND
A damaged hard covered book titled, ''The History of England, from The Revolution in 1688, to The Death of George the Second. Designed as a continuation of Hume. By T. Smollett, M.D. Stereotype Edition. In one volume. Edinburgh: Published by Thomas Nelson. MDCCCXXXVII.'' On the inside cover are the words, ''Smollett had been a whip, but he was a Tory when he wrote his 'History of England,'' of which this volume is a part. Humes was more able but not ? Pleasing work.'' 'Smolletts Life.' On the front page of the book is the name of the owner, 'B.Fleming 1838.' 948pgs. (ill.)B. Flemingbook, books, england, history -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo, Nil, Barnes, George, Middle 20th Century
This is a photo of George Charles Barnes in his later life when he lived at Emerald, Victoria. Like most people of that time, he loved his garden. George was the 2nd son of Thomas Crockley Barnes and Frances Henrietta nee Douglas, he was born in 1875 at Learmonth, Victoria.A 6"x4" sepia photo made from photo paper. Showing George Barnes in his garden at Emerald, Victoria in his later life.Nil -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Walker photographer, Tatura Post Office 1987, 1987
The first Tatura Post Office was opened in 1875, Manager R. Currie. Angus Ross took over in 1876. W. O'Callaghan was new postmaster during 1880. A new post office was opened in 1882. Mary Friedlieb, post mistress. Tatura's present post office was opened in 1969.Photograph of post office, Tatura, 1987. Original and duplicateon back: Tatura Post Office, Hogan Street, 1987 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Sepia, Miss Tittell Brune, c1905
Minnie Tittell Brune was born in 1875 and died in 1974. She was an American actress, little known in her own country, but a major figure in the history of the Australian stage. The peak of her career coincided with an Antipodean tour from 1904 to 1909. She was brought to Australia by J. C. Williamson, A sepia postard whowing a seatedwoman in elaborate costume. She is American actress Minnie Tittle Brunechatham-holmes family collection, tittell brune, actress, theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Camp Hill State School Collections: Mother's Club Minute Book, June 1967
The Camp Hill State School is a gothic inspired building, completed in 1877, with an initial enrolment of over 1200 students. A deputation had previously been made in 1875 proposing that a school be built. As well as regular classes, night classes for boys were held at Camp Hill from 1879.Red covered Minutes Book, handwritten in ink, from June 1967 to April 1976. known as Camp Hill state School until Feb 1972 when it was changed to Camp Hill Primary School.Written on inside first page "Minute Book, Camp Hill state School, Mother's Club". Price of book $1.79 written in pencil on fly leaf.minutes, mothers'club, 1960s, camp hill state school -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Advertising book cover, Mid 20th century
This folder has been used to hold music sheets at St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Warrnambool. The folder would have been funded by the businesses advertising in the folder. St. John’s Presbyterian Church was designed by Andrew Kerr and opened for service in 1875. It was destroyed by fire in 1920 and rebuilt to a similar style. This folder is of interest as a memento of St. John’s Presbyterian Church in the mid 20th century. It also gives us information on some Warrnambool businesses at the time. This is a cardboard folder of four pages to hold music. It has space on the third page to write notes. The other three pages contain 21 advertisements for local Warrnambool businesses pasted on to the folder. The folder is blue and the printed material is in red and dark blue print on a light blue background. There are red and blue borders around each advertisement and some advertisements have illustrated material. The folder has two eyelets with metal edging for attaching the sheet music. st. john’s presbyterian church, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Foodmaster Supermarket High St Charlton c. 1987
Originally Luth's General Store purchased from John Flug in 1875. Renovated and enlarges several times over the years. Business sold to Wignall's in 1971, then O'Donnell's, Currans, Carroll & H?son and Graeme Paterson purchased the building in 1986. Part of streetscape series done for the Sire of Charlton 1987.Colour photograph showing the single storey Foodmaster SUPERMARKET building. Red, white and blue signage on the verandah reads O'DONNELL'S LICENCED SUPERMARKET, and WOOL Haberdashery ARTS & C. Three entrances and four large windows. Windows covered in advertising posters. Six cars parked in front of the building. Edge of white, two storey building on LH side of photo. Three cars in lower part of photo.luth's, john flug, wignall's, o'donnell's, curran's, carroll, graeme paterson -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Half hours with the best authors, Vol 1
According to the Ballarat College Report, Prize list and Prospectus published 1875 Miss E Rees was Dux of the school 'Ladies Department' and winner of the Mr R F Glover's Prize Essay. This book was awarded to Miss E Rees the following year by the Ballarat Ladies College associated with the ballarat Grammar School, Principal F J Thomas. Thomas had been appointed principal of Ballarat College in 1874 following the untimely death of the school's first principal Robert Oliver McCoy. However Thomas's credentials were questionable and he left the school under a cloud during 1875. Thomas established a rival college. This action had a devastating impact on Ballarat College because many students enrolled at the new college. This book is evidence of just one such transition. Ornately decorated book with calf spine and cover detail, marbled covers and end-pages, gold lettering and patterns on spine; Book plate inside front cover: Ballarat Ladies College / in association with the Ballarat Grammar School / CHRISTMAS 1878 / University Class / SPECIAL PRIZE / the gift of / the pupils of the Ballarat Gr. Sch. / for / 'the favorite girl' 2 vol. / awarded to / Miss E Rees / F J THOMAS, PRINCIPALe-rees, f-j-thomas, ballarat-ladies-college, grammar-school, 1876