Rooflines and buildings from the top of the Ballarat Trades Hall in Camp Street Ballarat.ballarat trades hall, camp street, sturt street, ballarat, aerial

Three academics stand in Sturt Street Ballarat, in front of the Ballarat Town Hall on the occasion of the inauguration of the inaugural University of Ballarat Chancellor, Prof. Geoffrey Blainey.geoffrey blainey, university of ballarat, chancellor, inauguration, inaugural chancellor

Black and white image of the 8 hour day march in Sturt Street Ballarat.eight hour day, 8 hour day, ballarat eight hour day march, sturt street ballarat

Colour photographs of the Burke and Wills Fountain in Sturt Street Balllarat.Plaque "Robert O'hara Burke, Leader. Died 30th June, 1861. William John Wills, Second. Died 30th June, 1861. Ludwig Becker, Naturalist. Died 29th April, 1861. Charles Grey, Assistant. Sied 17th April, 1861."burke and wills, burke and wills memorial, sturt street, ballarat, explorers, john king, robert o'hara burke

Colour photograph of a Christmas tree and a plaque dedicated to the Pioneer Women of Ballarat. sturt street ballarat, christmas tree, pioneer women, ballarat, plaque

Pittock family photographs dated 1912 Ballarat Albert Earnest Pittock, Annie H. Pittock, Albert R.E. Pittock & Clarence Roy Pittock. Photograph taken by H. Owen, 411 Sturt Street, Ballaratphotographer: H. Owen, 411 Sturt Street, Ballarat

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 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.A black and white photograph of two women seated on a park bench. The women are Mrs Wright and her daughter Laura Wright. They are seated in the Sturt Street gardens. Ballarat Town Hall is in the background.Written in pen - Mrs Wright & Laura. Taken in Sturt St Gardens, Ballarat. 16/10/22, F.W.(au)frank wright, mrs wright, laura wright, ballarat, sturt st gardens, ballarat town hall

The former Sutton's Music Store later became the Gas and Fuel Shop, Origin Energy, followed by Portico on Sturt. The store was started by Richard Sutton, and was later run by his sons, including inventor Henry Sutton. Views of the former Sutton's Music Store in Sturt Street Ballarat, including stained glass windows, interior detail, exterior views and nearby buildings including the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute.sutton, sutton's music, henry sutton, ballarat mechanics' institute, richard sutton, stained glass

Typed letter on Kiel and Loveland letterhead (features a photograph of a driver in a car and Art Nouveau design). The letter relates to the closure of the bicycle business in Sturt Street, Ballarat and is signed by C.E. Kiel.Typed onto the letterhead: 'Dear Sir, Having disposed of our Motor Department we now beg to inform you that we are disposing of our Bicycle Business in Sturt Street so as to balance the books and terminate our partnership. We now take the opportunity of thanking you for your esteemed patronage to us during the past 14 years, and trust that our endeavours to please you have met with success. We would ask your assistance in clising down the books by an early remittance of all monies now due to us by your good self. again thanking you for past favours, We beg to remain, Yours faithfully, C.E. Kiel (overstamped 'Kiel and Loveland)bicycle, cycle, kiel and loveland, kiel, loveland, vulcanising, magneto, accumulator, motor cars, ferro engines, motor cycles, sporting goods, car duplicates, art nouveau, letterhead

Bookseller H.J. Summerscales were located in Sturt Street Ballarat.Summerscales letterhead with information written in ink relating to the cost of ink.summerscales, h.j. summerscales, letterhead, frederick j. martell, ink

The Federation University RoadNats Championships held in Ballarat from 03-07 January 2018. The event attracts riders from around the world. Colour photographs of cyclists participating in RoadNats in Sturt Street Ballarat riding in front of a Federation University banner. roadnats, cycling, federation university, cycling australia, ballarat, sturt street ballarat, bicycle

St Patrick's Day is celebrated on 17 March. A St Patrick's Day March was held in Ballarat. According to the Ballarat Courier of 03 February 1916 a festival was organised in Ballarat to celebrate St Patrick's Day: "ST PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL - There was an excellent attendance last night at St. Patrick's Hall to make a rangments for the annual celebration of St. Patrick's Day Festival. Mr A. W. Hager occupied the chair. The date allotted by the V.R.C. committee, Friday, 24th March, was accepted, and the festival will take place on that date, with the usual race meeting on the Miners' Racecourse, and entertainment at Her Majesty's Theatre in the evening. The secretary was instructed to appeal for the hearty co-operation of the different societies, and to ask for a holiday on 24th March. The amount of stakes and the racing programme were left in the hands of racing committee, whose report will be dealt with at the next meeting. The following officials were appointed to carry out the celebrations:--Chairman, Very Rev. Father Kennelly; vice-chairmen, Rev. Father Henneberry, T. J. O'Loughlin, and A. W. Hager; general manager, Mr M. Newton; Secretary; Mr F. T. Kierce; treasurer, Mr William White; collecting secretaries, Revs. Fathers Kennelly and Henneberry; entertainment. Mesers D. J.Ward, J. Morrisey, Fraser Hussy, Chris Hager, Shelly, Dr Spring, Dr Kelly, J.J. Coglan, P. Thornton, Jasper Coghlan, Jas Early; finance committee, Revs. Kennelly, Henneberry, Messrs White, T. Foley, Dr Spring, Brophy, Shelley. All present with power to add wore appointed a general committee. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the meeting."Black and white photographic reproduction of the 1916 St Patrick's Day March in Sturt Street, Ballarat. A band leads the parade, a horse drawn float carries a banner "Unity of Peace & War" with hundreds following as part of the parade. ballarat irish, st patrick's day, st patrick's day march, ballarat, hager, kennelly, henneberry, o'loughlin, kierce, white, ward, morrisey, fraser, hussy, shelly, kelly, spring, coglan, foley, brophy

Sixteen page soft cover booklet covering fees, general art course, technical art course, architectural course, modelling course, painters' and decorators' course, Art Needlework course, Bi-manual training course, and art teachers' course. art gallery association, art gallery association technical art school, art gallery of ballarat, ballarat fine art gallery, course, syllabus, wood carving, clay-modelling, painters and decorators, reposse, metalwork, art needlework, photography, photo-proces work, art teachers' course, life drawing - costume model, life drawing, drawing from ornament, drawing from antique, colour, architecture, clay, ceramics, coach painting, house painting, needlework, woodcarving

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Stone milepost, painted white, and indication the number of miles to Melbourne - "M".milepost, stone mile post, sign

Colour photograph of a sign for 'The Courier' newspaper.ballarat, the courier, signs

Colour photograph of a horse team in the main street of Sovereign Hill, Ballarat.sovereign hill, horse and carriage

A series of photographs showing a street parade, it may be an early Begonia Festival Parade. Because of the bunting, Union Jacks, and crowns, it may be dated to 1954 when Queen Elizabeth II visited Ballarat at the time of the Begonia Festival. This float may be the float of the Queen of Begonias. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. parade, sturt street, royal visit

A series of photographs showing a street parade, it may be an early Begonia Festival Parade. Because of the bunting, Union Jacks, and crowns, it may be dated to 1954 when Queen Elizabeth II visited Ballarat at the time of the Begonia Festival. Unfortunately it is not clear which band this is, if you have any further information please comment below. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.

Paterson Laing & Bruce Cab Rank in the median strip of Sturt Street which is still yet to be formed with few trees. Notice the flag at half mast.sturt street, post office, town hall, cab rank, paterson laing

Cnr of Lydiard & Sturt Street circa 1870-1880 from the Premier Album of Ballarat Views.post office, free library, streetscape, ballarat, sturt street, lydiard street north, premier album of ballarat views

The photos show Verna Coombs and John Forrest sitting on seating at the Median Gardens of Sturt Street. In the background can be seen Craig's Grocery and Hoskins Stores.public, gardens, median gardens, sturt street, commerical, craig's grocery, hoskins stores, verna coombs, john forrest

Taken from Sturt Street, this photo shows Cobb's Corner and Craig's Hotel.lydiard street north, ballarat, sturt street, streetscape, cobb's corner, craig's hotel, streetlamp, buildings

North east view of Sturt Street from Doveton Street North. You can see both electric trams and horse drawn cabs. Verandas with decorative balustrades. In the garden in the middle of the street are seats with sun shades.sturt street, postcard, streetscape, garden, building, commerical, vehicle

Taken from Doveton Street North looking west. The George 5th Statue, St Andrews Kirk, St Patrick's Cathedral and the Alexandra Bandstand can be seen.doveton street north, sturt street, king george 5th, st andrews kirk, st patricks cathedral, alexandra bandstand, gardens, public, statue, commerical, church

Photo was taken from the Town Hall tower. Both St Andews Kirk and St Patrick Cathedral can be seen.sturt street, town hall, streetscape, commerical, church, st andrews kirk, st patricks cathedral, vehicle, garden

The photo was taken from the Town Hall tower. The dome of the National Mutual building is clearly visible.sturt street, town hall, streetscape, national mutual building, commerical, public, vehicle, garden

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This photo was taken from Doveton Street North looking down Sturt Street to the south east.sturt street, doveton street north, streetscape, gardens, commerical, public, trams, vehicle