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Postcard - Card Box Photographs, In the Botanical Gardens
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... Botanic Gardens Gardens Public In the Botanical Gardens. Postcard ...Plate 54 Black Photo series.ballarat botanic gardens, gardens, public -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, A Rustic Bridge, Botanical Gardens
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... Botanic Gardens Gardens Person A Rustic Bridge, Botanical Gardens ...Plate 55 Black Photo seriesballarat botanic gardens, gardens, person -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, A Pathway, Botanical Gardens
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens... Ballarat East goldfields Ballarat Botanic Gardens Gardens Public ...ballarat botanic gardens, gardens, public -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Address Delivered by Mr A.E.C.Kerr, President, Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee, 3/4/1938, To honour the Late President Mr Fred J. Martell. Photograph attached of metal plaque at Craig's Hotel entitled "Royal Hotel Stables", 3/4/1938. Photograph-date unknown
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Address in honour of the memory of the Late Fred J. Martell given 3/4/1938, President of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage was delivered by Mr A.E.C.Kerr, President of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee, Ballarat. The photograph of Craig's Hotel Stables' sign is included as Adam Lindsay Gordon held the leasehold of these livery stables in 1867.Mr Martell made valuable contributions to the Ballarat community as one of the Founders of the Ballarat Art Gallery, Registrar of the School of Mines and was "really [the] founder" of the Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage. His ashes were scattered around the Cottage.8 pages with 3 illustrations and 2 title pages. The 3 black and white illustrations are of Fred J. Martell, the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and Adam Lindsay Gordon. The photograph of Craig's Stables is high gloss in colour. Nonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, fred j. martell, mr a.e.c.kerr, adam lindsay gordon cottage, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, craig's royal hotel ballarat, craig's hotel livery stables, craig's hotel livery stables metal plaque, dougles sladen, poet's corner westminster abbey, bath lane, australian poet, adam lindsay gordon bust, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Simon Grant: Part 5 of the Explorers, David Douglas in the Land of Giants, Published 1998
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...David Douglas (1799-1834) journeyed to the Pacific North-West as well as to other parts of the New World looking for new species of plants. The Royal Horticultural Society of London hoped to introduce new and exciting plants to its gardens.After Douglas's explorations in the New World, hundreds of new species became available. As a result flower beds and theme gardens with new exotic specimens and aboreta became fashionable. This information gives some perspective on the planning and development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.2 pages of print in columns. There is a black and white photograph of David Douglas halfway down the page on the lefthand side of p.1. On p.2 there is a black and white photograph of the Douglas Fir on the lefthand side of the page and lower down a photograph of Lupinus polyphyllus.none.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, david douglas, royal horticultural society, kew gardens, douglas fir, sitka spruce, radiata pine, john claudius loudon, joseph banks, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Major Wildlife Habitat: a unique drawcard. The Courier, Ballarat, 24/5/2001, From Marsh, to Swamp, to Beautiful Lake, 24/5/2001
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The two articles are about Lake Wendouree, the first relates to the Lake as a major wildlife habitat and the second to the development of the Lake.Not only are there details of the Lake as a wildlife habitat, there is a detailed chronology and history of developments on and around Lake Wendouree.1 page of the Courier newspaper (p.5) with 2 major headings and a " Lake Timeline", 1/2 way down the page.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, wildlife habitat, yuille's swamp, ducks, grebes, native aquatic plants, white ibis, silver gull, possums, native water rats, history of lake wendouree., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - William Cross Yuille (28/3/1819 - 19/7/1894), Life, Work and Legacy, 20/11/2011
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Black Swamp in western Ballarat frequently ca to be called Yuille's Swamp and in time, Lake Wendouree.William Yuille had a station, south of the Swamp, which became part of the gold rush settlement of Ballarat in 1838.2 pages of printNonejohn garner, doctor john garner, lake wendouree, yuille's swamp, black swamp, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, william cross yuille, grazier, explorer, pioneer, scot, horse trainer, victoria racing club, squatter, gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - "Lake was scene of both joy and tragedy". Ballarat Courier 6/5/1998, Suicide and Women's Rights, 6/5/1998
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This article highlights the popularity of Lake Wendouree for leisure time activities and the account of a suicide in 1884.Elizabeth Murphy's suicide at Lake Wendouree contrasts with the usual happy reports of activities at the Lake and was selected over 100 years later perhaps to give another perspective on Ballarat Life.2/3 of a page of newspaper print with a large black and white picture, mid- page of people paddling in Lake Wendouree in 18884Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, boating, picnicking, paddling, suicide, elizabeth murphy, william pritchard, 1884, ballarat star, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Black Swamp and Lake Wendouree's Water Supply. The Ballarat Courier,18/3/2006, The Lake in the Nineteenth Century and the Problems with Water, 18/3/2006
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...There is a brief history of the Lake including discussion of the problems with the water supply over the years and then in 2006 during the millenium drought.The two articles give some perspective on longstanding concerns about the water supply for Ballarat and particularly Lake Wendouree.1 page, both sides of newsprint. p.1 is entitled "Our Love Affair with the Swamp". There is a coloured picture of the Swamp, top lefthand side of the page. Overleaf, "The Lake: it's a Dry Argument". There is a coloured picture of the Lake, top lefthand side of page and the bottom lines have been cut through.p.1, top left, written in blue biro "Courier, 18/3,2006.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, francois cogne, black swamp, yuille's swamp., ballarat water supply, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography, 2/2010
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...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 - Adam Lindsay Gordon, Australian Poet, Souvenir from Adam Lindsay Gordon's Cottage, Unknown
... Ballarat Botanic Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This leaflet gives a chronology of Gordon's life and a photograph of him. And printed on the other side, besides the aerial view of the cottage is a paragraph about the two years he spent in the cottage, 1867-1868 three short extracts of his poetry.Documents available and newspaper extracts make it clear that some Ballarat Citizens were proud of their city's association with this poet. 1 yellow leaflet printed on both sides in blue, with a photo of Gordon on the right side of p.1 and an aerial view of the Cottage off-centre on p.2. Originally folded twice.Noneadam lindsay gordon, adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, ballarat botanic gardens, craig's hotel, australian poet, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, poet, gardens, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Image, Scene in the Ballarat Zoological Gardens, c1923
... was situated in the north-west corner of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.... ballarat zoo ballarat zoological gardens ballarat botanical gardens ...In 1923 the Ballarat Zoo was open 2-5pm daily and 10-5 on Saturday. The entrance fee was 3 pence. When Ballarat pioneer citizen, Ben Jahan, died he left his fortune of nearly 11,000 pounds to the City of Ballarat for the purpose of establishing a zoo.Black and white image of the Ballarat zoo which was situated in the north-west corner of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Reserve.ballarat zoo, ballarat zoological gardens, ballarat botanical gardens, ben jahn, parks and gardens -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Business, Service & Street Directory: Ballarat, Hepburn and Golden Plains Shires, 2011
... Botanical Gardens.... the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Business, Service & Street Directory ...Soft covered directory with advertisments, maps, business listings and community services. The cover featurs the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.directory, street directory, business directory, ballarat, hepburn, golden plains -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - An Expert Explains, Guns in the Gardens - John's Jottings, July, 1949
... in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and in an article for the Friends...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Historical information about the "Guns in the Gardens".George Prideaux joined the Victorian navy in 1897 and served as an armourer. He was able to provide expert information on the Guns in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens One page and a quarter in both accounts about the Guns in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and in an article for the Friends of the Gardens' newsletter.Nonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, guns, gardens, john's jottings, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, george prideaux, muzzle loading guns, cerberus., "big gun", "nelson" -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Marquette, 'John Grey Gorton' by Victor Greenhalgh, c1970
... Botanical Gardens.... minister's avenue ballarat botanical gardens victor greenhalgh ...Victor GREENHALGH (1900-1982) Born Ballarat, Victoria John Grey Gorton served as Prime Minister from 1968 to 1971. He was a member of the Liberal Party of Australia, and alienated many with his unorthodox style of leadership. In 1971 a party vote on a motion of confidence in his leadership was evenly split and Gorton resigned. Victor Greenhalgh was born and educated in Ballarat. He was a student, then a staff member of the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. Greenhalgh was appointed head of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology's Att School in 1955. He died in 1983. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Plaster marquette of the bust of Prime Minister John Gorton. The marquette was used for the bronze bust located in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.art, artwork, john gorton, john grey gorton, prime minister, prime minister's avenue, ballarat botanical gardens, victor greenhalgh, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Marquette, Malcolm Fraser by Peter Nicholson
... produced for the bronze bust in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens... Botanical Gardens' Prime Ministers Avenue. Malcolm Fraser by Peter ...John Malcolm Fraser AC, CH, GCL (21 May 1930 – 20 March 2015) was the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia and the Leader of the Liberal Party from 1975 to 1983. Fraser's bust was originally created by Victor Greenhalgh. However, Greenhalgh and others were critical of the final casting. Following Greenhalgh's death in 1983, Peter Nicholson was asked to create a new bust for Fraser, which was completed after the bust of Fraser's successor Hawke had been installed. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. A plaster marquette of Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser produced for the bronze bust in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens' Prime Ministers Avenue.art, artwork, prime minister, prime minister's avenue, malcolm fraser -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Adam Lindsay Gordon, Australian Poet, Printed biography, Unknown
... and a sketch in black of Gordon's Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This is a brief though reasonably comprehensive account of Adam Lindsay Gordon's life; with brief mention of the time, he spent in Ballarat. Adam Lindsay Gordon was a well-known Australian poet who lived in Ballarat for a brief time and whose work was revered by Ballaratians.1 yellow sheet of paper with small print in 2 columns and a sketch in black of Gordon's Cottage in the Ballarat Botanical GardensNonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, adam lindsay gordon, australian poet, ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon cottage, the y men's club of ballarat, craft cottage, livery stables, craig's hotel., friends of ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden Plan, 2016
... Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden Plan, 2016...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanic Garden was established...A PDF of a garden plan for the Ballarat School of Mines... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanic Garden was established in 1872 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanic Garden was established in 1872.A PDF of a garden plan for the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardenballarat school of mines botanical gardens, john patrick -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888, Death Certification, 1888
... "Obtained 22 Feb 2010 for Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...F. R. Claxton died at the relatively young age of 56 years and was a civic leader and highly regarded member of the Ballarat Community.F.R. Claxton's untimely death may have been caused by food poisoning not English Cholera as noted the Death Certificate.Schedule B Death Certificate (2 copies) and one enlargement of this Death CertificateOn the back of Claxton's Death Certificate, in black biro "Obtained 22 Feb 2010 for Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group." john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, death certificate, english cholera, lake wendouree, claxton memorial, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens...Two views of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden.... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens was established in 1872 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens was established in 1872. It was used to grow plants for the Materia Medica classesTwo views of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden.ballarat school of mines, botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, materia medica, sytem garden, parks and gardens, landscape -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Friends of the Botanical Gardens, "An Eden of Loveliness - Ballarat Botanical Gardens", 2012
... - Ballarat Botanical Gardens". Provides a detailed illustrated... by the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 2012. "An Eden ...Book - 6 sections, sewn hard cover with glued face sheets, 122 pages, full colour printing, art paper with table of contents, index, sources and maps, titled "An Eden of Leveliness - Ballarat Botanical Gardens". Provides a detailed illustrated history of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Looks at the creation of the gardens, the north and south foreshores, Lake Wendouree, Friends of the Botanical Gardens, Begonias, the Heritage trees and provides a timeline of development. Has some notes on the Ballarat Tramway Museum, fish hatchery and other features of the area. Published by the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 2012.On inside of the front cover "To the Ballarat Tramway Museum, Enjoy, from the Friends of the Botanical Gardens June 2016"trams, tramways, lake wendouree, botanical gardens, btm, gardens, begonia festival, local history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat and UNESCO Historic Urban Landscape Approach, 2013
... Botanical Gardens on the cover. Anne Beggs Sunter is in a red... with a photograph of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens on the cover. Anne ...Full colour booklet with a photograph of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens on the cover. Anne Beggs Sunter is in a red jumper on the first page, under the verandah of the Buninyong Cake Shop. unesco, historic urban landscape (hul), league of historical cities, urban heritage, ron van oers, burke and wills time capsule, ballarat heritage award, peel st story, landscape -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden...(.1) Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.(.1) Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens showing stairs leading to a brick building (Administration Building). (.2) Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens showing a bell shaped tree.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, 13/08/2020
... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden...Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical... The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870 ...The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Garden was established in 1870, and was used by students of Materia Medica and Botany.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens looking towards Albert Street. ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, materia medica, system garden -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Two Sepia Photographs, The Fernery, Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Eureka Stockade, Ballarat, Unknown
... 2 sepia photographs. The Fernery, Ballarat Botanical...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Both photographs are of historical interest in Ballarat.The Fernery photograph is of particular interest especially since the Fernery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was rebuilt. The Eureka Stockade gives perspective on the changes that have taken place in more recent years.2 sepia photographs. The Fernery, Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Eureka Stockade, Ballarat. The titles are printed at the bottom of each photograph. The Eureka Stockade has a fold mark down the centre of it.The Fernery photograph is part of "The Rose Series" P1807 which is written in the bottom lefthand corner and on the back is written at the top of the card, righthand side, "A Real Photograph produced in Australia". On the lefthand side is written, "published by the Rose Stereograph, Armadale, Victoria". With the Eureka Stockade photo, "Valentine Series No.1560 is written in the bottom lefthand corner. On the back, righthand side is written, "Valentine Publishing Company Co., Melbourne and Sydney".john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, the fernery, eureka stockade, ballarat, gardens -
Federation University Historical Collection
Frank wright with two young boys [nephews?], 1940s?
... (possibly the Ballarat Botanic Gardens) with two young boys on his... the Ballarat Botanic Gardens) with two young boys on his lap. The man ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man sitting in a park (possibly the Ballarat Botanic Gardens) with two young boys on his lap. The man is Frank Wright and the boys could perhaps be his nephews.frank wright, conductor, brass band, park -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s - set of 4, Judith Bailey, 22/9/2007, 23/9/2007
... , Ballarat, 150 years of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, September 23..., Ballarat, 150 years of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, September 23 ...Set of four colour photographs / prints taken on either the occasion of the special tram for the Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Ballarat, 150 years of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, September 23, 2007 or setting up the tram the previous day. All on Fujifilm Crystal Archive paper. Taken by Judith Bailey, Secretary, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. .1 - On the tram, Jeremy Bannister, Stephen Butler .2 - on the tram with Roger Salen .3 - one of the kids who made the flowers .4 - Putting the flowers on 40 - Daniel Edwards 150 years of the gardens, friends of the botanic gardens, wendouree parade, flowers, tram 40 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Gardens Fernery, Ballarat Botanical Gardens
... Gardens Fernery, Ballarat Botanical Gardens....Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Gardens Fernery, Ballarat Botanical Gardens.john garner collection, fernery, gardens, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - "Hello Wolly". The Wollemi Pine, Brisbane Botanics, Ancient Plants Edition, December, 2006, December 2006
... There is a Wollemi Pine in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens....Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...There is a Wollemi Pine in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.The Wollemi Pine is a survivor from dinosaur times and is much prized today. It was discovered in 1994 by David Noble in the Blue Mountains.Page 1 of Brisbane Botanics periodical, black print on white paper.None.john garner, doctor, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, brisbane city botanical gardens, brisbane botanics, wollemi pine, wollemia nobilis, dick date., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Bunya Pine, Unknown. No reference or page number given. [Research very likely done by Doctor John Garner C 2011.]
... There is Bunya Pine in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...There is Bunya Pine in the Ballarat Botanical GardensThis is another example of an important Australian native to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens1 photocopied page taken from a book. Print on lefthand side and coloured picture on righthand side with sketches of seed and cone beneath.Nonebunya pine, araucariaceae, subtropical softwood, john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, trees in ballarat, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat