Correspondence about how European birds were introduced to Ballarat to complement the introduction of European trees and to remind early settlers of home.Reasons given for the transportation of European birds to Ballarat and details of the birds and how they were brought to Ballarat.4 pages. p.1 1/2 a page entitled Ballarat Birds. p.2 almost 1/2 page, Mr Appleby from Clunes wrote to the Ballarat Town Clerk, 12 December,1891. p.3, 4, entitled The Gardens' Birds. Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat birds, birds in ballarat botanical gardens, james oddie, white swans, charles summers, black swans, mr longley, transportation of european birds, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

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

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker was the leading botanist of the 19th century and director of one of the world's great botanic gardens, Kew. He was a friend of Charles Darwin and became famous through his numerous publications after extensive explorations.Joseph Hooker's last publication covered all the known members of 200 plant families and was the basis for the ordered arrangement of species for 130 years until it was replaced by a DNA-based one.2 pages and a small paragraph on p.3. On p.1, there is a black and white photograph of Joseph Hooker halfway down the left column of the page. On the second page, there is a coloured photograph of Magnolia campbellii halfway down the left column and another coloured photograph of Rhodendron thomsonii almost halfway down the right column. p.3 has 2 coloured photographs and news of the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens.None.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, sir joseph dalton hooker, botanist, charles darwin, plant hunter, kew gardens, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Clusius's early work relates to some of the plants in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens today, for example, tulips. Carolus Clusius was a pioneering botanist and one of the most influential 16th century scientific horticulturists.2 pages with a photograph labelled Charles de l'Ecluse on the left of p.1 and a drawing of a Nymphaea on the lefthand side of the page. p.2 has a list of the works of Charles de l'Ecluse, bottom half of the page. Nonedoctor john garner, john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, 16th century, carolus clusius, charles de lecluse, l'escluse, pioneering botanist, scientific hoticulturist, tulips, alpine plants, genus clusia, european flora, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

This article gives a useful introduction to European plant hunters and their work in compiling plant lists and establishing gardens with many new species.Unusual new species discovered by plant hunters and introduced to European gardens, eventually, in the nineteenth century, became important in the establishment of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. Many new plants were imported especially from Britain. 2 pages, (pp.3-4.) The print is arranged in columns. In the top lefthand corner is a colored representation of Queen Hatshepsut and opposite, in the righthand column is a picture of Carolus Clusius. On p.2 (p.4), top lefthand corner is a framed portrait of John Tradescant the Elder reproduced in colour. and another portrait in colour of John Tradescant, the younger in the lefthand bottom corner. There are references and further reading middle of the right hand column.None.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, john tradescant, carolus clusius, botanic gardens, plant hunters, plant collections., gardens, ballarat, john garner collection

Wardian cases made it possible for plants and seeds to be transported long distances and to be in good condition on arrival.Without Wardian cases, it would have been impossible to plan and implement the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in the Gardenesque style that we see today.p.1 is headed "A Wardian Case" and is a little over 1/2 a page. p 2. is headed File: Wardian Cases and has pictures of 4 styles of wardian cases. p3. is entitled Wardian case and has a small picture on the lefthand side of a wardian case. p.4. has 1/2 a page of print and another small picture of a wardian case on the lefthand side of the page with References at the bottom of the page. Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, wardian cases, styles of wardian cases, thomas rooney, george longley, mr duthie, robert fortune, doctor nathaniel bagshaw ward, joseph dalton hooker, kelway and son somerset england, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Baron von Meuller played an important role in the establishment of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and at the School of MinesDespite von Mueller's eminent reputation in Europe, the short-sightedness of some Victorian Parliamentarians inhibited the great work he achieved that was later universally acknowledged.2 pages. p.1 is printed on both sides and on the lefthand side of p.1 is a black and white picture of Baron von Mueller. on the back of p.1 is a black and white picture of a specimen from Sonder's herbarium on the lefthand side. On p.2, the print includes many quotations and there is an advertisement righthand bottom corner.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, baron ferdinand von mueller, national herbarium of victoria (mel), government botanist, otto sonder botanist, sonder's herbarium, algae, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

p2 provides some history of the development of Ballarat and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. p.3 gives lists of Councillors and Presidents of the Shire of Ballarat.The Ballarat Botanic Gardens and Lake Wendouree, as described, became "the inspiration for the city's cultural development."3 pages. p.1 is the front page of this work with a large black and white picture of a ferry with passengers at the edge of Lake Wendouree, top half of the page and the title and sub-title below.. p.2 3 blurred pictures of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens interspersed in 2 columns of print. p.3 consists of 3 lists of names.A business card is stapled to p.1 with "Gt. Grandson of George Longley" written in blue biro and "13.12.93 Visit" written at the bottom of the card. Underneath the main title is written in blue biro "& Jubilee Methodist Church 100 years 1860-1960" with an arrow "S.Selmon", underlined,"mentioned as a Trustee in 1908." p3. "Shire of Ballarat" is written, lefthand top corner in biro.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, yuille's swamp, lake wendouree, george longley, reg.t.jones, jubilee methodist church, s.selmon, presidents of the shire of ballarat, ballarat councillors, curator, fernery, railway to ballarat, importation of plants, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Both articles give valuable brief histories of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens.These 2 articles explain how Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens came to be highly regarded for leisure time activities, for the study of flora and fauna and the parks and gardens.The 1st article, Yuille's Swamp is 31/2 pages of print with Peter Butters name added on p.4. The 2nd article, Our Botanical Gardens, is also 31/2 pages of print with Peter Butters name added on p.4.With the 1st article "Roy and then Peter Butters Talk, Guiding Group, 24/9/97" is written in blue biro, top righthand corner. Nothing is written in longhand on the 2nd article.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, yuille's swamp, lake wendouree, black swamp, tourism, eugene von guerard, gnarr creek, ballarat water supply, gong reservoir, view point, trams, fry's mill, .mining, english birds, acclimatization society, fish, carp, cormorants, reeds in lake wendouree, acquatic sports, steam boats, george longley, marble statues, trees, fernery, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Little has been researched or written about Victoria Park, by comparison with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.Based on the information given here, the author's conclusion is that Victoria Park is, in many ways, "the poor relation of the Botanical Gardens."2 pages of mainly short paragraphs. p.1 is blank, 2/3 of the page down.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, victoria park, george longley, city night soil, the mulloch heap, trees, 2nd world war, american servicemen., gardens, ballarat, john garner collection

Useful facts and figures about Lake Wendouree are contained in this website. Lake Wendouree is an important landmark in the history of Ballarat and a famous site for leisure time activities.3 pages of print. p.1. small coloured picture of Lake Wendouree, top righthand corner. p.2. 3 small coloured pictures of Yachts and No swimming sign on righthand side of the page and Dry lake bed on the bottpm lefthand side.None.lake wendouree, lake history, wildlife, transport, recreation, references, external links, facts and figures, john garner, doctor john garner, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Victoria Park is associated with gold mining in the 1860's, military manoevres in the late 19th century; as an army base during World War 2 and a recreation area.Victoria Park is a "landmark cultural landscape" in the city of Ballarat. This parkland established 1890-1910, was modelled on English country estates and London Parks. It demonstrates the civic pride of Ballarat citizens and is an important parkland for the local community. There is a collection of exotic and early planted native trees and areas of native grasslands.6 pages of print. p.1. is a front page with a map and Victoria Park marked in purple with a bibliography on p.4 and footnotes on p.6.None.john garner, victoria park, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, heritage overlay, gold mining, parkland, late nineteenth century, native grasslands, exotic and native trees, royal park, mullock heap, mount holled-smith, arbor day, messrs clegg&nicholls, william guilfoyle, w.o.allen, significant tree register, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Tilly Thompson played a notable role in the Ballarat firm of E. Lucas and Co. The Tilly Thomson Garden is to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Tilly Thompson was a pioneer who was awarded an MBE in 1941 and who contributed in many areas of Ballarat Life.2 pages, 1 and 1/4 of print with short paragraphs. The last line on p.2 is in Italics.None.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, guiding friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, tilly thomson, matilda louise clennell, e.lucas&co., tilly thomson garden, australia's first female commercial traveller, arch of victory, jubilee methodist church, tom toop curator, bill greville., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Details are given of the establishment of the Avenue of Honour and the Arch of Victory, the opening of these by H.R.H. Prince of Wales 2/6/1920 and the making of a pair of yellow silk pyjamas, by the Lucas girls for the Prince, latterly, Duke of Windsor. The Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour are important landmarks in Ballarat of which citizens of Ballarat are justly proud.2 pages of typed notes. p.1, quotations from 2 references are cited at the bottom of p.1 and on p.2, there is a poem entitled "The Royal Pyjamas."None.john garner, doctor john garner, lucas girls, arch of victory, avenue of honour, h.r.h. prince of wales, duke of windsor., r.selkirk, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat