Wilma Hall (later Hobbs) wore this blazer while studying at the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1954-55. The college was established after the Victorian State Government and the State Education Department decided to establish two provincial teachers' colleges, at Ballarat and Bendigo. On 04 May 1926 W.H. Ellwood (Principal), Miss A. Bouchier, and Mr A.B. Jones, welcomed the first enrolment of 61 students to undertake the one year course. In 1927 the College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, which was remodelled for their use. It closed in December 1931 due to the Great Depression. In 1946 Ballarat Teachers' College reopened and relocated to the Dana Street State School. It was originally planned to open as a women's college, for whom the residence at 130 Victoria Street was purchased, but the decision was made to admit resident men from Ballarat. Mr T.W. Turner was appointed as Principal in 1951 and directed the introduction of a two year course for the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate. The former one year course was terminated at the end of 1951. In 1958 the College was relocated to a custom built facility at Gillies Street, in close proximity to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Numbers increased with the introduction of the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate course under the guidance of Mary Egan. With the introduction of a three year Diploma Course in 1968 accommodation became cramped. The introduction of the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) led to the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate being discontinued in 1969, and the end of the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate in 1969. Secondary Art and Craft students began studies at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1969 under Mr Ted Doney. In 1971 Mr D. Watson was appointed Principal. The State College of Victoria was proclaimed by Order in Council on 24 July 1973, and Ballarat Teachers' College became a constituent college of the State College of Victoria, and was known as State College of Victoria, Ballarat. By 1975 the College moved to Mount Helen as part of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Pre service teachers currently undertake their studies on the Mount Helen Campus of Federation University. ("Ruffians Attempted to Carry off the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat", 1974, p73-4.)Blue unlined, woollen Ballarat Teachers' College blazer with embroidered pocket. The jacket had three buttons at the front although two are missing. The edges are all bound with tape including the pocket and the sleeve binding is 12cm from the cuff edge. The seam edges are either turned back and stitched or cut with pinking shears. There is a small panel on either side of the inside between the side seam and the facing which reinforces the pockets.Embroidered emblem of the Ballarat Teachers College and woven makers patch - The Myer Store for Menballarat teachers' college, blazer, wilma hall, wilma hobbs, textiles, costume, embroidery, uniform

Both this students stick pin and Ex Students' Association stick pin were owned and worn by Helen Veitch who was a student at the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1948. The Ballarat Teachers' College was established after the Victorian State Government and the State Education Department decided to establish two provincial teachers' colleges, at Ballarat and Bendigo. On 04 May 1926 W.H. Ellwood (Principal), Miss A. Bouchier, and Mr A.B. Jones, welcomed the first enrolment of 61 students to undertake the one year course. In 1927 the College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, which was remodelled for their use. It closed in December 1931 due to the Great Depression. In 1946 Ballarat Teachers' College reopened and relocated to the Dana Street State School. It was originally planned to open as a women's college, for whom the residence at 130 Victoria Street was purchased, but the decision was made to admit resident men from Ballarat. Mr T.W. Turner was appointed as Principal in 1951 and directed the introduction of a two year course for the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate. The former one year course was terminated at the end of 1951. In 1958 the College was relocated to a custom built facility at Gillies Street, in close proximity to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Numbers increased with the introduction of the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate course under the guidance of Mary Egan. With the introduction of a three year Diploma Course in 1968 accommodation became cramped. The introduction of the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) led to the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate being discontinued in 1969, and the end of the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate in 1969. Secondary Art and Craft students began studies at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1969 under Mr Ted Doney. In 1971 Mr D. Watson was appointed Principal. The State College of Victoria was proclaimed by Order in Council on 24 July 1973, and Ballarat Teachers' College became a constituent college of the State College of Victoria, and was known as State College of Victoria, Ballarat. By 1975 the College moved to Mount Helen as part of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Pre service teachers currently undertake their studies on the Mount Helen Campus of Federation University. ("Ruffians Attempted to Carry of the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat", 1974, p73-4.)Two gold coloured stick pins with the Ballarat Teachers' College Shield, featuring a blue enamelled background with the letters in gold. 1). has Ex Students Assoc'n in gold with blue enamelled background at the bottom of the shield. 2). has Extra Muros in gold coloured relief at the bottom of the shield and a safety chain and pin attached.BTC shield ballarat teachers' college, stick pin, student stick pin, ex student association stick pin, helen veitch

The pennant was part of the collection owned by Helen Veitch when she was a student at the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1948. The Ballarat Teachers' College was established after the Victorian State Government and the State Education Department decided to establish two provincial teachers' colleges, at Ballarat and Bendigo. On 04 May 1926 W.H. Ellwood (Principal), Miss A. Bouchier, and Mr A.B. Jones, welcomed the first enrolment of 61 students to undertake the one year course. In 1927 the College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, which was remodelled for their use. It closed in December 1931 due to the Great Depression. In 1946 Ballarat Teachers' College reopened and relocated to the Dana Street State School. It was originally planned to open as a women's college, for whom the residence at 130 Victoria Street was purchased, but the decision was made to admit resident men from Ballarat. Mr T.W. Turner was appointed as Principal in 1951 and directed the introduction of a two year course for the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate. The former one year course was terminated at the end of 1951. In 1958 the College was relocated to a custom built facility at Gillies Street, in close proximity to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Numbers increased with the introduction of the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate course under the guidance of Mary Egan. With the introduction of a three year Diploma Course in 1968 accommodation became cramped. The introduction of the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) led to the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate being discontinued in 1969, and the end of the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate in 1969. Secondary Art and Craft students began studies at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1969 under Mr Ted Doney. In 1971 Mr D. Watson was appointed Principal. The State College of Victoria was proclaimed by Order in Council on 24 July 1973, and Ballarat Teachers' College became a constituent college of the State College of Victoria, and was known as State College of Victoria, Ballarat. By 1975 the College moved to Mount Helen as part of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Pre service teachers currently undertake their studies on the Mount Helen Campus of Federation University. ("Ruffians Attempted to Carry of the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat", 1974, p73-4.)lBlue wool felt pennant with a yellow felt edge with 2 loops stitched to the side edge. The pennant is printed in yellow with the words 'Ballarat Teachers' College' and Coat of Arms.Printed - Ballarat Teachers' College & Coat of Armsballarat teachers' college, pennant, helen veitch

Monica Miller was a greatly loved music lecturer at the Ballarat Teachers' College lecturer Monica Miller. The Ballarat Teachers' College was established after the Victorian State Government and the State Education Department decided to establish two provincial teachers' colleges, at Ballarat and Bendigo. On 04 May 1926 W.H. Ellwood (Principal), Miss A. Bouchier, and Mr A.B. Jones, welcomed the first enrolment of 61 students to undertake the one year course. In 1927 the College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, which was remodelled for their use. It closed in December 1931 due to the Great Depression. In 1946 Ballarat Teachers' College reopened and relocated to the Dana Street State School. It was originally planned to open as a women's college, for whom the residence at 130 Victoria Street was purchased, but the decision was made to admit resident men from Ballarat. Mr T.W. Turner was appointed as Principal in 1951 and directed the introduction of a two year course for the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate. The former one year course was terminated at the end of 1951. In 1958 the College was relocated to a custom built facility at Gillies Street, in close proximity to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Numbers increased with the introduction of the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate course under the guidance of Mary Egan. With the introduction of a three year Diploma Course in 1968 accommodation became cramped. The introduction of the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) led to the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate being discontinued in 1969, and the end of the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate in 1969. Secondary Art and Craft students began studies at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1969 under Mr Ted Doney. In 1971 Mr D. Watson was appointed Principal. The State College of Victoria was proclaimed by Order in Council on 24 July 1973, and Ballarat Teachers' College became a constituent college of the State College of Victoria, and was known as State College of Victoria, Ballarat. By 1975 the College moved to Mount Helen as part of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Pre service teachers currently undertake their studies on the Mount Helen Campus of Federation University. ("Ruffians Attempted to Carry of the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat", 1974, p73-4.) A copy of hand written sheet music for the song 'Extra Muros' by Ballarat Teachers' College lecturer Monica Miller. Copy of Monica's sheet music of anthem 'Extra Muros'. Gift of teh Rawlings Family to the Fortyniners. 1994. ballarat, ballarat teachers college, monica miller, extra muros, music, sheet music, ballarat teachers' college

The Ballarat Teachers' College was established after the Victorian State Government and the State Education Department decided to establish two provincial teachers' colleges, at Ballarat and Bendigo. On 04 May 1926 W.H. Ellwood (Principal), Miss A. Bouchier, and Mr A.B. Jones, welcomed the first enrolment of 61 students to undertake the one year course. In 1927 the College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, which was remodelled for their use. It closed in December 1931 due to the Great Depression. In 1946 Ballarat Teachers' College reopened and relocated to the Dana Street State School. The building used by the Teachers' College was the original bluestone building facing Doveton Street South. It was originally planned to open as a women's college, for whom the residence at 130 Victoria Street was purchased, but the decision was made to admit resident men from Ballarat. Mr T.W. Turner was appointed as Principal in 1951 and directed the introduction of a two year course for the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate. The former one year course was terminated at the end of 1951. In 1958 the College was relocated to a custom built facility at Gillies Street, in close proximity to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Numbers increased with the introduction of the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate course under the guidance of Mary Egan. With the introduction of a three year Diploma Course in 1968 accommodation became cramped. The introduction of the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) led to the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate being discontinued in 1969, and the end of the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate in 1969. Secondary Art and Craft students began studies at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1969 under Mr Ted Doney. In 1971 Mr D. Watson was appointed Principal. The State College of Victoria was proclaimed by Order in Council on 24 July 1973, and Ballarat Teachers' College became a constituent college of the State College of Victoria, and was known as State College of Victoria, Ballarat. By 1975 the College moved to Mount Helen as part of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Pre service teachers currently undertake their studies on the Mount Helen Campus of Federation University. ("Ruffians Attempted to Carry of the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat", 1974, p73-4.)Framed photograph of the staff and students of the Ballarat Teachers' College taken outside the outside of the Ballarat East Town Hall. teachers training college ballarat, ballarat teachers' college, w.h. ellwood, a.b. jones, a.r. hamono, monica miller, a.j. colo, n. larkin, k. henderson, v. mckenzie, prudence hamono, ballarat east library, ballarat east town hall, r.g. bowman, univesity women

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. All class: the grade 5 class at Quarry Hill State School gave big hearty smiles for their annual photo in 1960. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, July 29, 2002. School's in: Kangaroo Flat State School grade 5, 1961 (?). Top row: left to right: Rodney Pearce, Alan Woodman, Steven Grace, Ken Atkinson, Graham Wild, Greg Smith, Bruce Lowe, Ken Daniels, David Bruce and Steven Huzar. Third row: Janet Lacy, Meredith Miller, Susan Bipson, Elspeth McKay, Heather Varker, Dianne Williams, Rhonda Ogilvie, Marilyn Hickey, Jenifer Whttle, Helen Haywood. Second row: Vivian Charlton, John Bacon, Peter Hayes, Eric (??), Robert Griffin, Robert Johanson, Brian Watson, David Taylor,Rodney Tuckerman, Phillip Hartley, Phillip Holden. Front row: Dianne Austin, Annie Bigins, Robin Dunn, Patricia Hurford, Judy Pearce, Shirley Pitson, Julie Browning, Heather Mole. Teacher Mr. Peterson. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. The roos: Kangaroo Flat State School's 1962 premiership football team. Back l-r: Steven Huzard, Vivian Charlton, Ret Murray, John Fisher, Douge Carter, Bruce Lowe, Ken Daniells, Alex Angove, Steven Cirace. Second row: Garry Burton, Garry Salaithiel, Allan Woodman, Graham Wild, Phillip Holden, Garry Place. Front: John Bacon,Peter Hayes, Robert Griffin, Robert Johanson and David Torr. The clip is in a foldernewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2002. Happy days: grade four pupils of Violet Street State School in 1964. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Turn of the century: pupils at Rai's Hill State School in Ironbark. The photo was taken between 1900 and 1905. The student in the top right-hand corner is George Eisfelder, the young male teacher on the left is Mr C. H. Jess. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, February 18, 2002. Memories: this photo relating to the Maypole Dances and Bar Bell displays by state school children was a souvenir of the Bendigo Easter Fair of 1909. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. All together: teachers and students of Newbridge state school in 1919.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo advertiser '' the way we were'' from 2002. Happy days: Marong State School No. 400; circa 1942. Back row from left: L. Symons, B. Millington, R. Andrews, Mr. Redford (head teacher), K. Hayes, B. Cockeral, S. Rule. Second row: H. Keating, A. Smith, B. Rule, D. Donaldson, ? Talbart, P. Hills, M. Knapping, R. Steel. Seated: M. Yates, N. Rule, E. Andrews, M. Rule, B. Millington. Front: P. Keating, M. Elvey, G. Beasy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' the way we were'' from 2002. Champs: Eaglehawk State School football club premiers in 1966. Back row from left: Mr. J. McCartney (coach), Michael Clarke, Peter Lockett, John Wilson, Wayne Davis, Greg Wright, Barry Harwood, Mr. Doble (assistant coach). Centre row: Barry Hayes, Dennis Boyd, Duncan McInnes, Kevin Hughes, Cliff Fletcher, Stephen Benbow, Greg Ellis, Ray Griffiths. Front row: Garry Singe, Des Nelson, Bruce Turner (vice captain), Robert Wallace (captain), Rod Ashman, Terry Hopley, Trevor Benbow. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Sitting pretty: grade 6 pupils of Violet Street State School (No 877), date unknown. Back row: Russell Burton, John Absalom, Graeme Gibbs, Brian Leed, ? Holden, Brian Grendell, John Grose and ? Lock. Middle row: Billy Nabbs, ??, Neil Plimm, Ron Martin, Don Roberts, Jim Howarth, ??, Arthur Weston and ? Campbell. Front row: Rosemary Turley, Nola Grose, ??, Elizabeth Esposoto, Janice Lindrea, ??, ??, ??, ? Nankervis, ??, ?? And Jan Botrill. Seated: Bob Svanosio and Stan Speechley. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, August 12, 2002. We were the champions: Kangaroo Flat State School footballers in 1962. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Tuesday, March 16, 2004. Top class: Marong State School, early 30s. Back Lorna Nankivell, Lily Filcock, Betty Genardini, Iris Hill, Ethyl Filcock, Alice Symons, Betty Ball, Gwenda Herbert, Beryl White and Jean Winzar. Centre: Doris Hill, Violet Andrews, Hugh Guthrie, Norm Cocks, Arnold Symons, Norm Thomas, Neville Carter, Jack Bray and Beryl Herbert. Front: Billy Bray, Albert Hollingworth, Harold, Andrews, Keith Symons, Ken Tracey and Leo Pacholli. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, March 15, 2004. All together: the 1912 class of Bagshot State School. Front row, from left: Stan Pollard, Roy Martin, Harry Clay, Bartholomew Burke, James Pitson, A. Martin, Sis Pitson. Second row, from left:: Tommy Burke (standing), Ned Stanley (standing). Third row, from left: James Peatling, Les Whatley, Tommy Pitson, Mary Pitson, Doris Clay, Sarah Burke. Fourth row, from left: Aggie Keating, Harold Pitson, teacher Mr. Murphy, Alf Pitson, Robert Clay, Muriel Peatling, Jean Pitson. Back row, from left: A. Martin, Norm Clay, Walter McGauche, unknown, unknown, Molly Reilly. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Learning: Inglewood state school, circa 1920. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Institution: State School No. 981, Chapel Street, Kangaroo Flat. The eastern end of the school was opened in 1870 and led by John Hamilton (teacher), his wife Mabel (assistant) and Emma McColough (pupil teacher). Within a fortnight there were 130 children. The first additions to the school were made in 1873, following the proclamation of the Education Act. Other additions were made in 1875 and 1883 and a general remodelling took place in 1916. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Bendigo fire brigade: the photo was taken in 1904. The number one fire brigade was established in May, 1855, with its station in Pall Mall on the present site of the post office. After the tragic Beehive fire of 1871, another two brigades were formed. The tower at the Camp Hill state school was used as a lookout for many years until a reliable phone service was established. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. School days: Mitiamo State School grades one to four, 1939. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Youth: students and teachers at Bridgewater State School pose for their school photograph. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. At the Kangaroo Flat State School. 1924. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Say cheese: students and teachers from the Marong State School pose for their annual photograph. The date of the photo is not known but it is believed to have been taken in the 1940s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Educated: Teachers and students at the Raywood State School, built in 1877. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Variety: State schools agricultural exhibits at the Bendigo Show in 1919. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Happy faces: grade 2B pupils of Golden Square state school on June 6, 1966. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were