This depiction of Perseus in marble, was Presented by James Chapman in 1885 to the National Gallery of Victoria. It was de-accessioned and transferred to Ballarat in 1943 where it joined other Victorian-era statues acquired in the 1880s and later. It was located outside the first Ballarat Library in Camp Street and moved to an indoor location at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 2013 due to ongoing vandalism.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble statue, standing naked male with small wings on helmet.Perseusperseus

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The Daylesford Hospital opened in 1862.Photograph of a painting of a double storey building - Daylesford Hospital in Hospital Street, Daylesford.daylesford hospital, daylesford, painting

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.Framed watercolour of a treed view of Ballarat.art, artwork, j. fowler, mount pleasant, ballarat, landscape, watercolour

Eva J.VOLVY Born Czech Republic Eva Volvy was Bachelor of Art (Visual Art) and graduate Diploma of Visual Art student at the Gippsland Centre for Art and Design.This sculpture is based on a folktale of the Sea Islanders 'The Bull and the Eagle'. artwork, artist, sculpture, eva volny, gippsland campus, alumni

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. We are seeking information on this artist who attended the Ballarat Technical School in the 1930s. If you are able to assist please make contact via the comment link below.art, artwork, j. hopwood, colpin avenue, posters, ballarat technical art school

John Wilson Younger was the proprietor of J Younger & Co Warrnambool, which was a former branch of Melbourne Cash Stores. The Youngers store operated in Liebig St Warrnambool until the 1980’s as a department store James Younger died in 1939 and the store was operated by his son in law, Carlos Gordon for many years. John Younger was involved in many areas of social and community life in Warrnambool. In 1903 he lived at Riccalton 3 Darling St, Warrnambool. He was a director of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill and was Mayor around 1910 for two terms. He purchased the property Dwarroon and divided it among his four children.A common item which provides a link to one of Warrnambool’s largest and longest running businesses.Wooden hangers with rounded corners and metal hooks. Printed names engraved and painted in black with business name.J Younger & Co Warrnamboolwarrnambool, youngers, j younger warrnambool