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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Tourist Information about Statuary Pavilion, Ballarat Botanical Gardens: by Lake Wendouree (The Statuary Pavilion), c 1990's
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...To provide information about the Gardens' Statuary Pavilion for the general public written by the Friends of the GardensOne of the first information sheets which comprehensively covers the Statuary Pavilion, the statues, the sculptor with a small photo showing Pavilion in Gardens c1990's.1 sheet, 2 sides. One side, 2 boxes, left and right ,space mid page. Side 2, 3 columns of printNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, pavillion, statuary pavillion, tourist, information, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, brochure -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Description of Pavilion, Statuary Building - Original Description, Courier, Saturday 4th August, 1888, 4/8/1888 Excellent detailed description of Gardens Statuary Pavilion and contractors who worked on it
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Statuary Building - Original Description, Courier, Saturday 4th August, 1888.Researched and copied by John Garner from the Courier newspaper for project on statues in the City of Ballarat.1 copyNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, courier, statuary pavillion, 1888, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, dsecription -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Coloured photo of marble statue, Flight From Pompeii, c 1990's
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...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 - Details of Inscriptions, Inscriptions on the base of the statue, "Flight of Pompeii"
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Details of inscription on base of "Flight from Pompeii" statue.john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, flight from pompeii, inscription, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Print - Information on 3 statues in BBG Statue House, Summaries on Ruth, Rebekah and Susanna
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Summaries on Ruth, Rebekah and Susanna, article possibly written by John Garner for a presentation.Useful thumbnail sketcheslarge print on white paperjohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, ruth, rebekah, susanna, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Benefactors of Statues, Withers, W.B. History of Ballarat
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Statues presented by two benefactors, Stoddart and ThompsonWritten by John Garner using Withers as a referencestatues, benefactors, ballarat botanical gardens, doctor john garner, thomas stoddart, james russell thomson, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Talking notes for FBBG, Statues In and Around the BBG
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...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 - Thomas Stoddart 1828-1905, The Stoddart Statues 1884, August, 2010
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Comprehensive summary of statues in BBG and benefactor.example of brochure produced in 2010 by Jennifer Burrell, funded by The Ballarat Foundation.Brochure, printed on both sides in black and white. 2 photocopiesAugust, 2010 in biro on one copy.john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, stoddart, brochure, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Future Plan, The Stoddart Statue and the Future of the Collection, c 2010
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Author unknown. Significant in detailing a plan for the future of the Statue Collection C 2010.2 photocopies of a pamphlet, printed on both sidesPrinted logo of Clark Conservatory in black and white, by"Lake Wendouree" and words "City of Ballarat".john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, thomas stoddart, the stoddart collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Sturt Street Statues, Ballarat's Historic Statues Walking Trail
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Pamphlet made for the Ballarat Visitor Information CentreExcellent pamphlet in pictures and information attractive format.Pamphlet of 2 connected A4 pages printed on both sidesVisit Ballarat with a circular logo Bjohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, sturt st, information centre, visitor, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, walking trail -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - 1952 Mayor's Report, Monuments and Statues of Ballarat
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Article written by N.F. Spielvogel, President, Ballarat Historical Society. Noted author and educatorMayor's Report on Monuments and Statues in Ballarat2 pages photocopied, photo of statue 'The Flight of Pompei' on left hand side, p.1. In longhand, p.1 1952 Mayor's Report. Colin Holmesjohn garner collection, garner, dr, spielvogel, monuments, statues, report, mayor, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Options for Long Term Placement of statues, Stoddart Collection to be Moved Indoors_Courier, Thursday 11th July 2002, page 4
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Proposal to relocate the Stoddart collection of Statues indoors after vandalism. "Stoddart Collection to be Moved Indoors"_Courier, Thursday 11th July 2002, page 4.Impact of vandalism on the statues over the yearsHalf page article with photo of Statue, Leda in the BBG, taken 1884.The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday, July 11, 2002. Author: Andrew Eales, City Council Reporterstoddart collection, vandalism, statues in the ballarat botanical gardens, statue of leda., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, courier -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Temporary Location of Statues Indoors, "Fancy Seeing You Here", Courier, Monday 22nd July, 2002
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Temporary indoor home for the Stoddart Statues. "Fancy Seeing You Here", Courier, Monday 22nd July, 2002, front page & page 2.BBG statues valued and conserved against further vandalism after 120 years outdoors.Half page coloured photograph of Statues indoors in the Robert Clark Centre, BBG., with brief caption.Picture by Lachlan Bencejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, vandalism, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, courier -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Newspaper report on Stoddart Statues, "Lock Them Away" by Andrew Eales, City Council Reporter, Courier, Wednesday 10th July 2022, Page 1 & 2
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...So many attacks on the Stoddart statues over the years. "Lock Them Away" by Andrew Eales, City Council Reporter, Courier, Wednesday 10th July 2022, page 1 & 2.Importance of the statues to the Ballarat community. and the costs involved.pp.1-2 of the Courier newspaper in colour.john garner collection, garner, dr, vandalism, statues, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Statue Vandalism, 3 newspaper articles from the Courier, October 2022
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...1. "Two Charged." pp. 1-2, April 16, 2002. 2. "Council steps up security." pp.1-2, April 18, 2002. 3. "Sentenced." pp.1-2, October 23, 2002. Statue vandalism had become a matter of serious concern3 articles in colourNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, vandalism, statues, protection, sentence, ballarat botanical gardens, council, ballarat, gardens, courier -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Clothing of Statues in BBG, Greek and Roman Clothing
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Stoddart and Thomson statues in the BBG appear to be dressed in ancient Greek dress and to have Roman names.Adds to the history and appreciation of the statues.3/4 of an A4 sheet, printed in black with names of clothes in red.Comment initialed J.G. 4/13white A4.details of ancient roman and greek clothing and origin of statues' names., john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, clothing, roman, greek, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper, Uncompleted Hercules Statue
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...How the Hercules Statue came to be incomplete.Why the Hercules statue is incomplete5 short points very likely written by John Garner. Nonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, hercules, incomplete, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - 1885 Marble Statue, Perseus Statue
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Acquired by the NGV and on loan to City of Ballarat from 1943.How Perseus came to be moved aroundinformation in 5 points (2 copies)nonemarble statue, john garner collection, garner, dr, perseus, statues, granari, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Newspaper - FBBG Celebration, Centenary of Stoddart Statues
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Photo of FBBG members at the Centenary in 1984. Centenary of Stoddart Statues, Courier, Friday 25th May, 1984, page 10. History of the FBBGLaminated yellow page of the Courier newspaper, May 25, 1984, p.10. left bottom corner missing.None.john garner collection, garner, dr, stoddart, statues, centenary, courier, fbbg, mayor, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Stoddart and Thomson, Ballarat's Statuary
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Biographies of Stoddart and Thomson.Excellent thumbnail sketches of the 2 men.2 copies of a photocopy None and no date or reference.2 notable ballarat benefactors, ballarat's statuary, john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, stoddart, thomson, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Newspaper - The Statuary at the Botanic Gardens, Presentation of Statues to the Citizens of Ballarat
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Nineteenth century reports of the Unveiling of the Stoddart Statues in the BBG.Exactly what happened by a firsthand observer.10 pages of photocopied newspaper articles from 2 Ballarat newspapers1. The Courier, May 24, 1884. in pencil. Beginning of article dotted in green. 2. Courier, Monday, May 26,1884. 3 pages. p.2, 2 asterisks in biro.p.3, 1 asterisk in biro. 3. Courier, Monday, May 26, 1884. From the Ballarat Municipal Library, Sept. 2003. 1 asterisk in biro. 4.3pages.The Ballarat Star, May 26, 1884. 2names in biro, Sue McKeegan and Peter Mansfield. 5. The Ballarat Star, 26/5/84, p2. in biro, 2 copies. john garner collection, garner, dr, presentation, statues, citizens, 1884, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Newspaper - Three Accounts of the Unveiling of Russell Thomson Statuary in the Botanical Gardens, The Ceremony of Unveiling the Russell-Thomson Statuary
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Firsthand accounts of the unveiling of the Russell-Thomson Statuary in the GardensImportant in the History of Ballarat and in the adornment of the Botanical Gardens in the nineteenth century. The first newspaper article, p.2 from the Ballarat Star, 3/8/1888. The second article, 2 pages from the Ballarat Star, 4/8/1888. The third article, three pages from the Ballarat Courier, 4/8/18881st Article, 1st line underlined in green marker pen and bottom of page in biro and in green marker pen, 3/8/88. p.2. The 2nd Article, date and 1st line of the article underlined in green marker, no page number. the second page, 4/8/88. p.2 Star is written in biro and underlined in green vertically, left hand side of page with the 1st line of the article underlined. 3rd article, no markings. james russell thomson, statuary, unveiling ceremony, bequests, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, friends of the botanical gardens, nineteenth century, benefactors -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Interview with Bill GREVILLE by John Garner, 20 March 2007, Twenty-Two Years a Gardener in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Interview, 20 March 2007, Written account March 1985
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Interview taken by John Garner March 2007. (002a) Written document by Bill Greville March 1st 1985A very detailed account of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, their development and upkeep; the propagation of plants and personnel employed.17 white sheets of paper clearly typed.All visiblejohn garner collection, garner, dr, greville, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, bill greville, gardener, nursery man, tom toop, begonias, harry coulter, war service 1940-44, bill lindsay, zoo, the maze, the fernery, tom beaumont, statues, tilly thompson, gardens staff 1944. glasshouses. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Director of Parks and Gardens, City of Ballarat, Interview with Bob WHITEHEAD by John Garner, 07 February 2007, 7th February 2007
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Bob Whitehead, Director of Parks & Gardens for the City of Ballarat. 1978-1989The interview is valuable in terms of the development of new techniques in the Gardens and the establishment of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.All visible. Clear grey and white photograph of Bob Whitehead, front page. 2nd front page coloured photograph of Bob Whitehead.None.john garner collection, garner, whitehead, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, doctor, horticulture, kevin heinze, melbourne city council, modern techniques, fernery, sequoias, conservatories, establishment of the friends of the ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Glowing Reference, John LINGHAM, letter from Council, City of Ballaarat, 1909, 5th March 1909
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...John Lingham was employed by the City of Ballaarat Council, in the Botanical Gardens, for over 30 years.John Lingham was a Curator of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens who worked with Guilfoyle and was a highly regarded consultant about other public gardens in Victoria. City of Ballarat logo, typed in the form of reference, signed by the Mayor and City Clerk with some dark shading left hand side.City of Ballarat seal in lower left hand corner.john garner collection, garner, dr, lingham, 1909, city of ballaarat, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, john lingham, floral and landscape gardening -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Information sought on gardens pioneer, Thomas TOOP, Courier newspaper, 2002
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...A letter of request in the Ballarat Courier newspaper for information about Thomas Toop from his great niece, Mrs Norah Jones of Southampton, England.Toop's grand-niece gives details about Toop's family and correspondence from Mrs Jones' family.Newspaper article darkened with ageLarge red dot stuck on the bottom of article with 1 in biro. Written on the left hand side in blue biro on small piece of newspaper attached to the article, Tom Toop died in 1957.john garner collection, garner, dr, toop, courier, newspaper, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, thomas toop, curator -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statue, Sir William "Braveheart" Wallace, 1889-2011
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The unveiling of the William Wallace Statue in 1889; biography of William Wallace; biography of sculptor, Percival Ball.The Unveiling of the William Wallace Statue demonstrates the importance and loyalty to Scottish heritage of Ballarat people in the nineteenth century. 01Small coloured photograph of the Wallace Statue. Ref: The National Trust for Scotland. Newspaper Articles: 02 Ballarat Courier 12/9/1997, "Celebration of Battle's Anniversary". 03 Chambers Encyclopedia, Vol.X., 1892, "Wallace, Sir William", 04 The Ballarat Courier, 24/5/1889, 05 The Ballarat Star,24/5/1889, 06 Ballarat Star, 25/5/1889, 07 The Ballarat Star, 25/5/1889, "The Statue of Sir William Wallace" "Unveiling Ceremony" 08 "William Wallace", Wikipedia, 2011, 09 Percival Ball, Sculptor, Wikipedia, 2011. 010 Ball, Percival, Australian Dictionary of Biography,2006-2011.Ballarat Courier newspaper article, 12/9/1997 in blue biro, top left corner. Chambers Encyclopedia, Vol X, in black biro. Research by R. D. Mosman, April, 1997, FBBG logo. Courier Newspaper article, 24/5/1889 in black biro, research by R.D.Mosman, April, 1997. Photocopies taken by the Clark Centre 19/2/2002. Transcription of articles by John Garner. william wallace, percival ball, unveiling of wiliam wallace statue, statues in the ballarat botanical gardens, statue of a scottish hero, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, statues, wallace -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
John LINGHAM's father, Stephen LINGHAM who died 23rd August 1909, Ballarat Star notices x 3
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...John LINGHAM's father, Stephen LINGHAM who died 23rd August 1909, Ballarat Star notices, personal, death and funeral transcriptions.john garner collection, garner, dr, stephen lingham, john lingham, lingham, ballarat star, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Renowned Landscape Gardener, Hugh LINAKER, Argus Newspaper, death notice, Tuesday 11 October 1938, page 2 - Transcription & Original
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Hugh LINAKER, born in Ballarat 1872 to Thomas & Catherine Linaker (nee Gibson). Hugh LINAKER, died 1938, death details in Argus Newspaper, Tuesday 11 October 1938, page 2.john garner collection, garner, dr, linaker, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, landscape gardener, gardener -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Hospital Gardener, John ROSS, Wellingtonia Newsletter, Spring 2010, page 3, Spring 2010 (newsletter), 1916 (extract)
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...John Ross arrived in Ballarat in 1863. He served as a gardener at the Ballarat & District Hospital from 1871 until 1926 when he retired at age 85 years.As John Ross's garden at the Ballarat Hospital has been replaced by new buildings, this record of his highly regarded work remains.Clearly typed and edited article and short extract.Nonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, ross, gardener, hospital, craigs, ballarat botanical gradens, ballarat, gardens, rhododendron tree, john ross, john ross son, curator, ballarat horticultural society, ballarat hospital, seedlings, george longley