The Ballarat School of Mines was the earliest site of technical education in Australasia.Ballarat School of Mines from Lydiard Street South. From left to right - the Ballarat School of Mines (Former Wesleyan Church), New Classrooms and Adminsitration Building, Former Circuit Court (site of the first classes in Education in Australia.)ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines museum, former ballarat circuit court, former wesleyan church, lydiard street south

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first site of technical education in Australiasia.Ballarat School of Mines from Lydiard Street South. From left to right - the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building, ans Ballarat Technical Art School.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines museum, lydiard street south, ballarat technical art school, administration building, a building

The Ballarat School of Mines was estabished in 1870, making it the first site of technical education in Australia. Ballarat School of Mines from Lydiard Street South. From left to right - the Ballarat Uniting Church, School of Mines Museum (Former Wesleyan Church), New Classrooms and Administration Building, Ballarat Technical Art School, Gaol Governor's residence.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines museum, former wesleyan church, lydiard street south, ballarat technical art school, governor's residence

Former Wesleyan Church (now School of Mines Ballarat) Lydiard St South. In the 1920s this building was given a new Art Deco facade.Photographic copy of the former Wesley Church (now Ballarat School of Mines) Lydiard St South.photograph, former wesleyan church, wesleyan church ballaarat, ballarat school of mines museum, ballarat, buildings, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, photography

In 1900 this building was described as 'handsome in design, well lit, well ventilated, commodious - containing Council room, office, chemical laboratory, mineralogical laboratory, students room and six lecture rooms. Postcard of the original hand coloured plan on linen of the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms (from 2014 known as the Federation University Australia SMB campus Administration Building). The plan shows the front elevation, section on line, ground and 1st floor plan. ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, architectural plans

Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building from Lydiard Street South.ballarat school of mines, lydiard street south, administration building, a building, illuminated sign, painted building

Framed Ballarat School of Mines Electrical Engineering Certificate awarded to Richard James Young The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Ballaarat Victoria No 166 This is to certify that Richard James Young has obtained the Diploma in Electrical Engineering and has been admitted as an Associate of the School of Mines Ballaarat Dated this 10th day of December 1926 J.B. Robinson W.H. Middleton Registrar President of Council F. Maxwell Vice President ballarat school of mines, electrical engineering, certificate, associate, j.b. robinson, w.h. middleton, f. maxwell, r.j. young, r.j. young scholarship, richard james young, seal, associateship

Colour photograph showing students undertaking classeslibrary, audio visual, canteen, computer centre, student centre, counselling, typing, canoeing, pottery, woolclassing, bricklaying, welding, biology, motor mechanics, ballarat school of mines, alumni

This plan was printed in the Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report were Ferdinand Krause was a professor.Printed plan showing iron ore deposits at Lal Lal.lal lal ore, moorabool river, ferdinand krause

Former students of the Ballarat School of Mines during their reunion.Ballarat School of Mines Reunion of the class of 1964-5, held in the Amenities building at SMB Campus.ballarat school of mines, alumni, reunion, frank fleming, gerald jenzen, kelly haseloff, pam sutcliffe, lee crosbie

Three black and white photographs of the Ballarat School of Mines Rally.ballarat school of mines, rally, student activities

A black and white photographs of the Ballarat School of Mines Ball. A woman and Ray K. sit at a table. ballarat school of mines, student activities, ballarat school of mines ball

A black and white photograph of four Ballarat School of Mines students.ballarat school of mines, student activities, elections, student representative council, src

Four black and white photograph of four Ballarat School of Mines students indertaking inititiation.ballarat school of mines, student activities, initiation

Two black and white photograph of fourBallarat School of Mines students inder taking at an afterparty after the review.ballarat school of mines, student activities, ballarat school of mines review

Ablack and white photograph of Ballarat School of Mines students indertaking inititiation. Some hold candles. ballarat school of mines, student activities, initiation

A black and white photograph of Ballarat School of Mines students on stage during the Ballarat School of Mines Review. ballarat school of mines, student activities, ballarat school of mines review

A black and white photograph of a number of young adults at a long table at the Ballarat School of Mines Ball. ballarat school of mines, student activities, ballarat school of mines ball

A black and white photograph of a three Ballarat School of Mines students. Left to right: John Reid, Frank Fleming, Ray Koenig. ballarat school of mines, student activities, frank fleming, ray koenig, john reid

A black and white photograph of Phil Day and a woman at the Ballarat School of Mines Ball. ballarat school of mines, student activities, phil day

A black and white photograph of two Ballarat School of Mines students eating lunch. Left to right: Rob Lea, Garry Olver.ballarat school of mines, student activities, rob lea, garry olver

A black and white photograph of two Ballarat School of Mines Metallurgy students on the Ballarat Technical Art School Steps.. Left to right: Geoff Bell, Frank Fleming.ballarat school of mines, student activities, geoff bell, frank fleming, metallurgy

A black and white photograph of a man and woman at the Ballarat School of Mines Ball. ballarat school of mines, student activities, ballarat school of mines ball, ken f.

A black and white photograph of two Ballarat School of Mines Principal, Harry Arblaster. ballarat school of mines, harry arblaster, principal

A black and white photograph of three Ballarat School of Mines students around a battered volkswagon. ballarat school of mines, harry arblaster, principal

A black and white photograph of Ballarat School of MInes buildings along Lydiard Street South. ballarat school of mines, lydiard street south

A black and white photograph of Ballarat School of MInes buildings along Lydiard Street South. ballarat school of mines, lydiard street south, ballarat gaol, h.m.prison ballarat, e.j. tippett hall, former ballarat wesleyan church

This telescope was used at the Ballarat School of Mines, and used to be located on the roof of the Ballarat Technical Art School (Gribble Building) at the Ballarat School of Mines. The telescope was reconditioned by former staff member Graeme Hood. Black telescope with 9 inch mirror and large counterweight. On the back of the mirror are the following words "G M Riley Sunshine 1922"telescope, observatory

This sign was originally fixed to the Administration Building in Lydiard Street South. The Ballarat School of Mines Council Minutes of 19 August 1953 records that the quotation of Claude Neon Signs (Victoria) for five pounds 15 shillings. Colour photograph of an illuminated sign used at the Ballarat School of Mines. In 2020 it is displayed in 'The Workshop' cafe in the SMB Campus Flecknoe building.The School of Mines and Industriesballarat school of mines, illuminated sign, neon sign