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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir - Album, Bolton Brothers Printers, Bendigo
A large souvenir publication containing photographic images depicting key attractions around Bendigo. Each photograph is surrounded by a decorative art nouveau style border. The Bolton family founded a printing business in Bendigo in 1885. Benjamin Bolton was a prominent businessman and on this death in 1901 William Bolton (Mayor 1936 -37) and his brothers took over the business. Bolton's remains a well known office and printing suppliers in Bendigo today.Sixteen page publication with black and white photographs of buildings, parks and gardens, statues and gold mines around Bendigo. Album has a green front and back cover. Title printed in gold ink.Bendigobolton brothers printers, city of bendigo tourism, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo commerce, city of bendigo mayor, mayor bolton -
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
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 - Lake Wendouree by Thomas Thompson 1873, Restored for the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery 2007, 2007
This painting of Lake Wendouree gives an accurate idea of activities at the Lake in 1873.This newspaper print of the painting is historically important in giving a clear idea of the environs, recreational activities and the people visiting Lake Wendouree in1873.1 large sheet in colour of a painting, oil on canvas entitled Lake Wendouree, by Thomas Thompson.Lefthand corner, to celebrate the Ballarat Courier's 140 years. Righthand corner, restored for the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, thomas thompson, ballarat fine art gallery, ballarat courier, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative, Koori Art Poles - Western Bed by Koori Artist Tom Clarke
... Gardens Ballarat Koori Art Poles - Western Bed by Koori Artist Tom ...Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative. Koori Art Poles - Western Bed by Koori Artist Tom Clarke.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, aboriginal, koori artist, tom clarke, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - Digital image, John Lingham, Ballarat Botanical Gardens Curator, 1899-1912
Sepia photographballarat botanical gardens, curator, john lingham, richards & co art studio -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Coloured photo of marble statue, Flight From Pompeii, c 1990's
To provide an image of the central marble statue in the Gardens' Statuary Pavilion, '"Flight From Pompeii".Clear image of significant central item in the Statuary Pavilion and Sculptor recorded as Giovanni Maria Benzoni. 1809-1873.Photographed marble statue. Clearly delineated in copy of photograph Heading on Photograph: Giovanni Benzoni, Italian, 1809-1873. Flight From Pompeii, 1873Possibly photocopied on paper already used. Background lettering Art Institute, Chicagojohn garner collection, garner, dr, flight from pompeii, photo, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, benzoni, statuary pavilion, benefactor -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - SCULPTURES, ART WORK IN BALLARAT, 1997
On one side of the page a list of all the statues in Ballarat from 1863 to 1940. On the other side, there is a thumbnail biography of Richard Armstrong Crouch who gifted statues of Prime Ministers of Australia in the BBG.Comprehensive list of all statues around Ballarat including names of "artwork", sculptor, date and description and benefactor of the Prime Minister's AvenuePhotocopied page, printed on both sides'Ballarat Botanical Gardens' Information, page 28 - 5/06/97 friends/statues.docjohn garner collection, garner, dr, art, sculptures, statues, sculptors, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Talking notes for FBBG, Statues In and Around the BBG
Origin of the Stoddart statues and the unveiling ceremony in 1884,p.1. Brief notes on each statue and cleaning method used,p.2. Other features of the Gardens and biographies of notable contributors.Ballarat Art Gallery founded at the same time (1884) and special area for statues was omitted as a result of Stoddart's gift.12 white A4 pages printed on one side, photocopy of typed notes. Copy of pp.1&2. Author, J.A. Chisolm and top left hand corner of page 1, 354/5/1, JAC:djw 1983john garner collection, garner, dr, talking notes, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, fbbg, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Statue Valuations, Insurance Valuations of Public Sculptures, fountains and Monuments for the City of Ballarat, 1994, 11 April, 1994, 9/5/94 and 2012
Insurance valuations of public sculptures, fountains and monuments for the City of Ballarat: attention Ian Rossiter. (Town Clerk) valuations prepared by John Jones, Historian, Consultant, Valuer in Australian Art. Print--out contains valuations of the Statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens only and the criteria used for updating valuations. Unsigned though very likely written by John Garner.Important in knowing a valuation of each statue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 1994.2 faxes, 1. 1page only. 2.7 pages and 1 copy of 3 pages,(Prime Ministers' busts). 1 page print- out and a copy Fax 1. 11 April 1994. Fax 2. is water damaged. Printed across the top of this fax 94-05-09 11:20 Fax No 6622400. Two folder ring marks on the left hand of each page of the faxes. Fax 2 is signed John Jones on p.6. No marks on print-out. statue valuations, statues of prime ministers, john jones, valuer, city of ballarat, ian rossiter, valuation criteria, value of the statues in the ballarat botanical gardens. total value of ballarat statues in 1994. lists of ballarat statues, sculptors, dates of when the statues were made, marble, slate, granite, bronze, sandstone, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - History of Ballarat's Botanical Gardens, Celebrating the Sesquicentenary. Why the Tree? Courier newspaper, 3 December 2007, 3 December 2007
History of Ballarat's Botanical Gardens. Why the Tree? Courier newspaper, 3 December 2007The article indicates the importance of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens to the people of Ballarat.1 sheet of newsprint with a yellow background on a white sheet, folded twice. Left margin, written in black biro "Courier 3/12/07john garner collection, garner, dr, history, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, trees, exhibitions, ballarat fine art gallery. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Peter Blizzard, sculptor, 1940-2009, Obituary. "Inspired and Admired Artist", C 2009
The centre piece of the Ex-PoW memorial is Peter Blizzard's work in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Obituary written by Gordon Morrison, Director, Ballarat Art Gallery.The Ex-PoW Memorial is a significant landmark in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and many visitors come to pay their respects.Newspaper Article from the The Ballarat Courier with three coloured photographs. No precise date given; sometime in 2009.None.peter blizzard sculptor, peter blizzard obituary. pre-eminent australian sculptors, peter blizzard biography. blizzard's work in the ballarat botanical gardens, stone gardens journey. ex-pow memorial., blizzard, sculptor, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Our Ballarat Heritage, James Oddie, Ballarat's founding Father. The News, April 20, 1983, 1983
... Gardens Railways Ballarat Art Gallery John Garner Collection ...James Oddie is an archetypal example of the young men of British origin who came to the Ballarat diggings hoping to make their fortune during the Gold Rush and stayed on to establish the foundations of the regional centre that became the modern city of today.James Oddie witnessed the Eureka Stockade and played a significant role in the formative years of Ballarat's development.Part of a single newspaper sheet, folded, yellow with age.Nonechartists, eureka stockade, geelong, buninyong, doctor lang, foundry business, storeman, licences, estate agent, benefactor, ballarat benevolent asylum, rachel riding, female refuge, ballarat bank, mount pleasant observatory, electric light, trams, ballarat botanical gardens, railways, ballarat art gallery, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Oddie, Benefactor. the Ballarat Courier, April 21, 1890, Ballarat Philanthropists, April, 1890
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...James Oddie had returned from travels abroad and gave a speech at the Ballarat Art Gallery concerning the pleasure and importance of being a benefactor during one's lifetime in the light of Christian beliefs.The article indicates the esteem in which Oddie was held and notwithstanding other benefactors' contributions to Ballarat. Even if they were not as wealthy, their contributions were not forgotten.Two pages of small black and white print in columns.Bottom of the page, "Courier" is written in blue birojames oddie, benefactor, ballarat art gallery, ballarat botanical gardens, the ballarat courier, thomas stoddart, james russel thomson, frederick moses claxton, wealthy citizens, christian example, ballarat star, ballarat courier, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, oddie -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart 1828-1905, A Short Biography by Jennifer Burrell, 22/3/2010
A reasonably detailed account of Thomas Stoddart's life as of March, 2010.Thomas Stoddart was a generous benefactor who played a major role in "aesthetically enhancing [Ballarat's] colonial society."5 pages with black and white photos on pp.1,2,4 and photograph of new Stoddart plaque, p.5.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, thomas stoddart, stockbroker, miner, t.m.antcliffe, mining exchange, stoddart and binnie, ballarat art gallery, sporting clubs, ballarat philharmonic society, statues, james russell thomson, grave restoration, jennifer burrell -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch, b1868, Prime Ministers' Busts, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 5/4/2010
R.A. Crouch gave generously in the form of gifts and bequests to the Ballarat Art Gallery and the city of Ballarat. Perhaps his most significant gift were the first busts of Australian Prime Ministers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. His legacy, enabled the making of subsequent busts which came to form the Prime Ministers' Avenue.The Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens has taken on national significance over time and is seen as an important place to visit.One short paragraph and a coloured photograph of a Crouch family grave dated 5/4/2010Nonedoctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers avenue, richard armstrong crouch, politician, prime ministers' busts -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography, 2/2010
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 - The Will of James R. Thomson, Dated 1886, c May, 1886
Thomson made his WIll not long before he died. The Will testifies to his wealth, generosity and strong bonds with other gentlemen in Ballarat. In particular, the purchase of statues is detailed.Importantly, the Will details Thomson's instructions and names the Trustees for the purchase of Statues for the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.4 pages of Thomson's WIll photocopied. Handwriting on grey copy.Two stamps, p.1 which read "Master in Equity Office", Melbourne. The 2nd stamp is dated 22/6/1886. p.2 Handwriting in the left hand margin.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, james r.thomson's will, statues, john noble wilson, thomas stoddart, horatio arthur sewell, thomas drummond, ballarat art gallery, ballarat club, david wilson, j.r. thomson's estate., j.r. thomson's family members., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat Star. Three Reports, May 1886, J.R.Thomson, Death, Funeral and Will, May 27, 29, 1886
The Death, Funeral and Will reported in the Ballarat Star indicate the importance and high regard in which J.R. Thomson was held as one of Ballarat's pioneers. J.R. Thomson left a generous bequest for the purchase of Statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Three photocopies of Articles from the Ballarat Star. the first photocopy is a column in length and is headed "Death of Mr J.Russell Thomson.The second contains a paragraph half way down the page about the funeral, without a heading and the third, a paragraph, 2nd half of the page about the Will; no heading.p.1 written vertically down the page in pencil, the Star, May 27 1886, p.3 written in pencil in the 1st column, The Star, p.2, May 29.doctor john garner, j.r. thomson, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, ballarat star, miner, eureka stockade., duncan gillies, ballarat art gallery., ballarat club., benefactor, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, banquet, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography by John Garner, 2/2010
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...J.R.Thomson was one of Ballarat's notable pioneers.J.R. Thomson left a generous bequest for the purchase of statues for the Botanical Gardens2 sheets of white paper with 1 &1/4 pages of printingIn italics, p.2 "Jg 2/10john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, miner, ballarat art gallery, eureka rising, benefactor., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949, War Service Records, 3/1915 - 4/1916
R.A.Crouch is remembered in Ballarat for his Ballarat Fine Art Gallery bequests and initiating the Avenue of Sculptures of Australian Prime Ministers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Richard Armstrong Crouch is a significant figure in Ballarat's history having started the Prime Minister's Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens which has become a famous landmark in the city.6 pages of photocopies, grey in colour, with ring folder holes, left hand side of each page.P.5 4 lines of notes in blue biro written by John Garner concerning dates of Crouch's War Records. john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers' avenue, bequests, ballarat fine art gallery, war service, barrister and solicitor, protectionist, labor party, philanthropist, benefactor., politics, central gardens, john garner collection, crouch, gradens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949, Notes on his life by John Garner
Richard Armstrong Crouch initiated the Avenue of Sculptures of Australian Prime Ministers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. R.A.Crouch is mainly remembered for initiating the Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. 1 white sheet of paper; half a page of print. (3 copies)Nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, avenue of australian prime ministers, benefactor, ballarat fine art gallery bequest, politician, labor party, barrister and solicitor, protectionist, war record., lt colonel, richard armstrong crouch, crouch, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Crouch, Richard Armstrong (1868-1949), Benefactor, Soldier and Politician
... Ballarat Botanical Gardens Ballarat Fine Art Gallery benefactor ...Richard Armstrong Crouch is remembered for initiating the Avenue of Prime Ministers' busts in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and as a politician.R.A. Crouch was known for his gifts to Ballarat institutions and sporting clubs and as a politician.2 pages with a photograph of R.A.Crouch top right hand corner.Australian National University Logo and Melbourne University Press Logo at end of article.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat fine art gallery, benefactor, prime ministers' avenue, war service, politician, barrister and solicitor, protectionist, writer., crouch, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949. Historical Society, 14/12/1971 by McCallum, R.A, Colonel the Honorable R.A. Crouch, solicitor, parliamentarian, soldier and public benefactor, 14 December, 1971
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This article gives an analysis of R.A. Crouch the person as well as an account of his achievements.R.A. Crouch is often remembered for beginning the Prime Ministers' in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.6 pages of typing on grey photocopy. (draft copy?)p.1 at the top of the page, "Historical Society by R.A. Mc Callum 14 Dec. 1971". Bottom of page 1, See also, Deed Box 150. Col.R.A.Crouch.john garner, doctor, richard armstrong crouch, politician, solicitor, soldier, benefactor, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat fine art gallery, prime ministers' avenue, prime ministers' busts -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949. Last Will and Testament, Benefactor - Prime Ministers' Avenue, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 30/10/1948 and 8/12/1949
R.A.Crouch made this Will the year before he died.R.A. Crouch became famous especially for his endowment to the Prime Ministers' Avenue.3 typed pages; copy grey at the bottom of each page. p.1 bottom of page, dated 30/10/1948. pp.2&3 Inventory of Assets.Signed R.A.Crouch and in longhand below, Jean, Elva, Honey and then an illegible signature. pp 2&3, Heading "In the Supreme Court dated 8/12/1949 and witnessed.john garner, doctor, richard alexander crouch, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers' avenue, prime ministers' busts, ballarat art gallery, solicitor, soldier, politician, benefactor., crouch, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Botanist, SMB Examiner & Benefactor 1880-1888, 2010
... Gardens University of Ballarat Art and Historical Collections ...von Mueller worked closely with the first Curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, George Longley in the establishing the Gardens and in examining students at the School of Mines. von Mueller inspired and contributed to the founding of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and in preparing and training a new generation of Botanists in Ballarat.2 pages. p1. has a blue heading, tan subheading and a green portrait of von Mueller printed on the righthand top half of the page. On the lefthand bottom half of the page is an example of von Mueller's handwritten examination paper for 1882. On p.2." University of Ballarat Honour Roll" is printed in blue down the lefthand side of the page. There is a coloured print of a plaque commemorating the centenary of von Mueller's contributions in Ballarat.Nonebaron ferdinand von mueller, botanist, smb examiner, benefactor, school of mines ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, university of ballarat art and historical collections, federation university, di campbell, clare gervasoni, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, smb botanical gardens, plaque, gardens, ballarat -
Mentone Grammar School
Sculpture (collection), 'Boy', 1967
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Pyrenees Shire Council
painting, Mary Newsome, Belmont by Mary Newsome, 1990
significant as a work of art by local Pyrenees artist, locally significant to the Central Highlands Region of Victoria as a representation of local landscape and/or culture print of a garden and house"signed:Mary Newsome (lower centre) editioned: 1/12 (lower left) titled: Belmonth 20.10.90 (lower right)" -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, 5 January 1984
Moorabbin, Cheltenham and Highett are suburbs in the City of Kingston with a diverse mix of development and zoning. The market gardens, farms and paddocks have gradually been sub-divided into housing and industrial estates and associated infrastructure such as schools and shopping facilities. The area includes many parks, reserves and golf courses.This aerial image covers a diverse section of the City of Kingston, taking in the suburbs of Cheltenham, Moorabbin, Beaumaris and Highett. By 1984, the market gardens of the district have been replaced by housing and factories. The Gas and Fuel state-of-the-art Scientific Services Department is visible on Nepean Highway Highett. The CSIRO Highett site can also be seen. Both sites have now been demolished and have undergone remediation. The Southland site is visible and yet to be redeveloped by Westfield. This image portrays the diversity of development in the City of Kingston with a mixture of green spaces, housing and commercial and industrial features.Aerial photograph of Cheltenham, Beaumaris, Moorabbin and Highett within the City of Kingston. The area depicted in the 1984 aerial view includes Eden Street and Edward Street, Cheltenham (top left), Weatherall Road and Reserve Road, Cheltenham/Beaumaris (top right), Turner Road and Chesterville Road, Moorabbin (bottom left), Nepean Highway (left section), Graham Road and Middleton Street, Highett (bottom right). A large section of this image includes Cheltenham Park and Victoria Golf Club.White text: 3831-219 Lens information [indecipherable] RINGWOOD M/S 7922-3 RUN 15 Clockface image 5,300' ASL VIC DLS© 5-1-84cheltenham, highett, industrialisation, urbanisation, moorabbin, beaumaris -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Robertson & Mullens, In the Botanic Gardens : their history, art and design, with stories of the trees, 1944
... in Melbourne Ill, p.52. In the Botanic Gardens : their history, art ...A history and description of the Royal Botanical Gardens in MelbourneIll, p.52.non-fictionA history and description of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourneroyal botanical gardens - history, royal botanical gardens - description -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, Lifting Dahlia Bulbs, 1928
Newspaper cutting from the Argus, June 20, 1928. A photo of 4 female students and a staff member, with the caption: "Now is the time for Dahlia bulbs to be lifted, divided, and transplanted. Here is a group of girl students at the Burnley Horticultural Gardens being instructed in the art by Mr G. Russ, plant propagator."female students, dahlias, george russ, student outside class, dahlia bulbs