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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Teachers' College Staff, 1947, 1947
This copy was made by the class of 1947, probably for use at a Ballarat Teachers' College ReunionBlack and white photograph showing the staff of the Ballarat Teachers' College. The photograph is taken in the grounds of Dana Street Primary School. Standing left to right: ?, ?, ?, Alan Sonsee Sitting left to right: ?, Mr Lord, Monica Millerballarat teachers' college, dana street primary school, lord, sonsee, miller, monical miller, dana street state school -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Waller and Chester, Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Ballarat: The Art School, c1948, c1948
Entrance requirements for a full-course student was an Intermediate Certificate of equivalent. The Certificate of Art was a two year course of basic study to enable students to undertake a further two years of specialised training in a chosen field of art. The Diploma of Art was a two-year course of specialised training available to students, who have passed the Certificate of Art Examination or its equivalent. Candidates of the examination must be at least 19 years of age, must have completed two years' full -time training or not less than three years' part-time training, and must present for the Matriculation examination for English Expression. Part-Time classes at the Ballarat Technical Art School c1948 were: Day: Dressmaking, Weaving, Leatherwork, Pottery, Metalwork, Painting, Sculpture, Junior Art. Evening: Dressmaking, Weaving, Leatherwork, pottery, Metalwork, Painting, Sculpture, Ticket Writing, Lettering, Figure Drawing. Two fold, 6 page information flyer on classes held at the Ballarat Technical Art School. The Art school offered Diploma of Art, Certificate of Art and Part-time classes.ballarat technical art school, art, diploma of art, certificate of art, part-time classes, syllabus, design, scholarships, diploma of art in pottery, diploma of art in advertising, art education, dressmaking, weaving, leatherwork, pottery, metalwork, painting, sculpture, junior art, dressmaking, weaving, leatherwork, pottery, metalwork, painting, sculpture, ticket writing, lettering, figure drawing -
Federation University Historical Collection
Flyer - Ballarat Tourist Flyers, Waller & Chester Printers, Golden City Ballarat and Ballarat You'll like it here, 1 1970s & .2 1980s
Ballarat institute of Advanced Education and Ballarat College of Advanced Education whih a featured in these flyers are both predecessors of Federation University .1 White flyer with images of Ballarat, yellow block colour with green, yellow, black and red text. .2 White flyer with images of Ballarta with black and orange text golden city ballarat, ballarat, you'll like it here, ballarat institute of advanced education, ballarat college of advanced education, tourist information, waller and chester, baxter and stubbs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) and The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Tramways", Aug. 1962
Yields information about the visit of the Minister to the City of Ballarat, the SEC Chairman and notice to abandon the tramway, including a note on the Chairman's visit to Russia., Yields information about the visit of the Minister to the City of Ballarat, the SEC Chairman and notice to abandon the tramway, including a note on the Chairman's visit to Russia..1 - Memorandum, typed onto a light green sheet with rounded corners, dated 14/8/1962, titled "Ballarat Tramways" sending a sheet of press clippings following the Minister of Electrical Undertakings visit to Ballarat on 12/8. .2 - Ruled foolscap sheet with four newspaper cuttings glued to the sheet, from The Courier, Saturday 11-8-1962: a - Report of the Minister's visit regarding the possible closure of the tramway system, met with the Mayor Cr. A Mason and Mr. W. H. Connolly SEC Chairman b - photo of the Mayor, Minister and Chairman c - Report of the Civic Reception - discussing tramway matters, also attended by Tom Evans, MLA, Mr Linaker of the SEC, and Cr. Wilson of Sebastopol. d - "Russians Advanced in Electrical Fields:" - report on Mr Connolly's presentation following his visit to Russia the previous year. trams, tramways, closure, civic reception, minister for electrical undertakings -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Original x-rays, X-rays from pioneering Ballarat Demonstrations, 1896, 1896
X-Rays were first discovered on 08 November 1895. By 18 July 1896 staff members of the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB), were experimenting with the exciting new discovery. The history of x-rays began on 08 November 1895 at the University of Wurzburg in Bavaria. The discovery was officially announced on 25 December 1895. The first radiographs in Ballarat were taken at the School of Mines in July 1896 according to the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) Annual Report. Frederick J. Martell, the Registrar of SMB arranged for the importation of tubes, while John M. Sutherland, an electrician, conducted most of the experiments giving 6 inch, 12 inch and 16 inch sparks respectively. In a short time brilliantly successful results were obtained, with some SMB Roentgen negatives taken at this time still in existence today. Samuel Ernest Figgis, H. R. W. Murphy, D. McDougall, and Frederick J. Martell carried out experiments at the SMB on Saturday evening 18 July 1896, producing 'perfect' negatives of a hand and wrist. A Roentgen Tube and an induction coil giving a two inch spark, the coil being sparked by the SMB's dynamo, were used to obtain these results. The Courier reported that 'the exposure of five minutes was ample' but concluded that 'the length of the exposure will be shortened as experiments proceed.' The Ballarat Courier reported on 20 July 1896 that: "Thanks to the energy of the staff of The School of Mines, Ballarat, and particularly to Messers F.J. Martell and D. McDougall, the assistance of Rontgen X-rays will soon be available, for the relief of suffering humanity, at this institution." Martell was an ardent amateur photographer, and Duncan McDougall's experience as an electrician has enabled the two gentlemen to carry their experiments on to a perfectly successful issue. At first these gentlemen, together with Professor Purdie and Mr W. Huey Steele, conducted a series of experiments by the aid of a Bonetti glass-plate induction machine which had been constructed by Mr McDougall. The results were very good, the various bones of the hand being distinctly visible. The following people were among those who witnessed the first X-ray experiments to be carried out in Ballarat. Andrew Anderson, President of the School of Mines, a large number of ladies and gentlemen, the medical profession Dr Edward Champion (1867-1929) Dr Gerald Eugene Cussen (1888-1943) Dr William Edward Davies (1868-1928) Dr Charles William Henry hardy (1861-1941) Dr Edward Kenneth Herring(1864-1922) Dr Joseph Lalor (1859-1907) Dr James Thomas Mitchell (1856-1945) Dr Edward Graham Ochiltree (1857-1896) Dr Robert Denham Pinnock (1849-1902) Dr Joseph Francis Usher (c1832-1909) Dr Grace Vale (nk-1933). The staff of SMB Professor Alfred Mica Smith Professor D. J. Dawbarn Mr. F. J. Martell. (http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/is/library/collections/art_history/honour-roll/honourroll_X-Ray_pioneers.shtml) "Seven patients of the doctors who were present were treated. In each case the patient was suffering from the effects of an old wound or some other injury to other a hand or foot. One patient, a boy had a finger broken some years earlier and when xray plate of the injury was developed it indicated plainly the fracture on one of the joints of the third finger. In another case a woman had a foot had a foot X-rayed and the photograph revealed the seat of an earlier imjury to it. Likewise an injury to the bones of a hand of an elderly man was revealed by an x-ray photograph. Every X-ray photograph that evening showed the importance of this new development in electrical science and the doctors present agreed the "the results of the experiments on their patients, by showing the exact seat of the injury and its present condittion, would materially assist them iin supporting cures." (Warren Perry, The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, p 146.)A number of photographic xrays as taken by the Ballarat School of Mines in 1896. The xrays include bones, hands, feet, shoes and more. ballarat school of mines, scientific equipment, x-ray, xray, photography, foto, roentgen tube -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Typography: As interpreted by students of the Printing Class at the School of Mines, Ballarat, 1933, 1933
Albert E. Dorling was the Instructor in Printing at the Ballarat Technical Art School in 1933. The art school was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. The objectives of Typographical Instruction at the Ballarat Technical Art School was to develop an appreciation of art in printing; to create and foster a wholesome respect for books; to develop a justifiable pride in persona achievement; to broaden the educational and social outlook; to broaden the field of vocational choice; to prepare for effective entrance into the printing trade; to give mastery of many of the principles of design; to help in forming habits of accuracy, thoroughness, neatness and industry; to give opportunity to turn out a product of use, beauty and value; to cultivate appreciation of the value of co-operation and service; to aid in mastery of other school subjects,particularly English; to provide an appropriate instructional medium for pupils whose constructive instincts desire this method of expression; to provide experience which will show the practical application and value of academic subjects.Coloured soft covered book bound with a brown ribbon. It is a book of specimens of work by the students attending the Typography Classes at the Ballarat Technical Art School under the instruction of Albert Dorling. Illustrations include: Ariel [sic] View from Art School by Fred Longhurst, 1932 Other work includes Bickart's Diamond Shop, Lydiard Street Methodist Choir, South Street Competitions, Allambee Guest House, Buninyong Lodge, Ballarat Journalists' Association, Thornton Studios, Harry Davies, Harry Brown & Co., Nautilus Corsets, Toti dal Monte, Symmons Flower Shop, Ritz Club, Ballarat Symphony Orchestra, Ladies' Art Associationtypography, printing, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, bickart's diamond shop, lydiard street methodist choir, south street competitions, allambee guest house, buninyong lodge, ballarat journalists' association, thornton studios, harry davies, harry brown & co., nautilus corsets, toti dal monte, symmons flower shop, ritz club, ballarat symphony orchestra, ladies' art association, typography, ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, printing, albert dorling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines Cricket Team, 1941, 1941
This photograph is reproduced on page 19 of the 1941 Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine. The 1941 Cricket team had a successful season, but owing to the weather and conflicting arrangements only three matches were played. Scores: Ballarat School of Mines 130 defeated Ballarat High School 114 Ballarat School of Mines 53 defeated Ballarat Church of England Grammar School 34 Ballarat School of Mines 102 defeated Ballarat Church of England Grammar School 101 Eric William Goon was the son of Chinese Herbalist F.S. Goon of Peel Street, Ballarat Black and white photograph of 11 young men dressed in white. The photo depicts the Ballarat School of Mines Cricket team, 1941. Back Row: Eric Goon, D. Eltringham, K. Richard, L. Evans, I. McLachlan, Philip Kempe. Front Row: M. Laurence, J. Elliott, J. Gibbs (capt), Gordon Hale (vice-captain). W. RoweOn back in pencil "1941"eric goon, d. eltringham, k. richard, l. evans, i. mclachlan, philip kempe., m. laurence, j. elliott, j. gibbs, gordon hale, w. rowe, ballarat school of mines, cricket -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, James Michael Morris, Ballarat Begonia Festival Parade, 1955
Established in 1953 the Ballarat Begonia Festival was inspired by Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival. From 1953 to1993 the Ballarat Begonia Festival hosts the Queen of Begonias competition. A judging panel would select one woman to become the annual Queen of Begonias. Her role was to promote the festival and appear in the parade. The official opening of the first Begonia Festival on Saturday 8 March 1953 was marked by the symbolic arrival of a Cobb & Co coach, completing a trip from Ballarat to Melbourne and Geelong then return. Colour images of the Ballarat Begonia Parade, with Beverly Coles as Begonia Queen.begonia festival, ballarat, begonia queen, floats, james michael morris -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, F.E. Ferguson, Correspondence between Robert Reid & Co. Limited and Ballarat School of Mines, 20/05/1958 and 29/05/1958
Robert Reid & Co. Ltd was a textile, clothing and footwear retailer between 1919-1966. The company was bought be Joseph Pickles and Son in 1936. The Ballarat School of Mines began in 1870, and gradually developed to become an education institution. F. E Ferguson was the registrar at the time. The letter concerns the acquirement of the fabric Actil "Fasco" No. 49, which was out of stock and instead a sample of No. 57 was sent. This was not suitable for intended purpose. Two letters between Robert Reid & Co. Limited and Ballarat School of Mines. Both have pen annotations and signatures. The Robert Reid & Co. letter enclosed a piece of fabric, Actil "Fasco" No. 57Secretary marks include "Not suitable" Signatures from Registrar F. E Ferguson at Ballarat School of Mines and J. Pickles and Son of Robert Reid & Co.robert reid, robert reid & co. limited, ballarat school of mines, ballarat, j. pickles, j. pickles and son, f. e. ferguson, registrar, fabric, actil "fasco" no. 49 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, The Ballarat Star, 10 May 1885, 19/05/1885
The Ballarat Star was an early Ballarat broadsheet newspaper.6 pages, middle page is missing half a page, pages yellowing, folded in two volume XXX number 117ballarat, ballarat star, john noble wilson, old white hart hotel, calcutta exhibition, john hickman engineer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Richards & Co, Ballarat Junior Technical School - Tennis Team 1938, 1938
Sport and available playing areas were important and every effort was made to provide this for the students when they moved into the new building in 1921. The terraces leading down from the gaol wall were terraced and clearing areas of rubble to provide playing areas for football and cricket was done by the students. In November 1922, a tennis court was opened in the Battery Paddock. It was designed by Syd Chambers and constructed by Les Waller, former students of the Ballarat School of Mines. A new tennis court was built and opened in 1934, in the same area. This photograph is of the 1938 Tennis Team - Ballarat Junior Technical School. The boys standing are L to R: D. Eltringham and J. Burt. Seated on the left is W. Rowe and W. Edwards on the right. They are with Mr J. Hosie - staff member 1938-41. Donald Eltringham was Dux of the school in 1938. He obtained a Diploma in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from the School of Mines Ballarat - 1944/47A formal group of four boys in tennis outfits with racquets and one adult male.Photographer's stamp embossed on front with rubber stamp on back "Richards & Cc - photographers - Ballarat. In pencil - "Jun Tech" and "1938"tennis court, battery paddock, syd chambers, les waller, ballarat school of mines, 1938 tennis team, ballarat junior technical school, eltringham, burt, rowe, edwards, j. hosie, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering -
Federation University Art Collection
Drawing - Artwork - Drawing, Lamb, Evelyn, Ballarat Technical Art School Folio by Evelyn Lamb, 1900
Evelyn Lamb was a student at the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. Ten drawings by Evelyn Lamb of the Ballarat Technical Art School. .1) triangle and circle .2) vase .3) Jonquils .4) Drawing from Plaster (with technical art school number) .5) Drawing from Plaster .6) Drawing from Plaster .7) Drawing from Plaster .8) Drawing from Urn .10) plantevelyn lamb, drawing, ballarat technical art school, drawing from plaster, folio, alumni -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Honour Board, Herbert Henry Smith, Ballarat Junior Technical School World War I Honor Board, c1921
The Ballarat Junior Technical School (BJTS) was the junior division of the Ballarat School of Mines.The honor board was unveiled on 17 June 1922 by Sir Alexander Peacock, the Minister for Public Instruction. it was witnessed by a large gathering of parents, friends, students, past student, Albert Steane (Headmaster) and the president, Council and Staff of the Ballarat School of Mines. At the conclusion of the ceremony the junior Technical School was opened for public inspection and afternoon tea was provided by a ladies committee. The Honour Board contains 28 names and of these only one lost his life on active service. this was Francis G. Davis. After the unveiling his father, A. Davis, planted a tree in the grounds of the Junior Technical School in memory of his deceased son. The following names are on the Honour Board Adair, S.H. Allen, W.I Bennett, H.G Bernaldo, Allan Borradale, Robert Brittain, C.C.. Burge, A.A. Burrow, B.C. Carmichael, N.C. Carnegie, G Collins, H.A. Crick, R.J Cunningham, C Davis, Francis G (killed) Edwards, S.F. Frank, P.C. Gilbert, J.H. James, J.F. Leech, G.J. McGrath, D.G. McNab, J.C. Parkin, R. Paterson, W.J Ronaldson, L.A. Shannon, G.O. Steele, S.L. Terry, W.R. Townsend, S.H. A timber honour board with names written in gold. The board was designed by H.H. Smith, Principal of the Ballarat Technical Art School. A central case holds a copy of the Victorian Education Department War Service Book. The Photorgraph was taken when it was in the SMB A Building. C1923 it was taken to J Building - the former Ballarat Junior Techncial School. world war one, ww1, ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, alexander peacock, world war 1, world war i, honour roll, hh herbert, francis davis, frank davis, s.h. adair, w.i. allen, h.g. bennett, allan bernaldo, robert borradale, c.c. brittain, a.a. burge, b.c. burrow, n.c. carmichael, g. carnegie, h.a. collins, r.j. crick, c. cunningham, s.f. edwards, p.c. frank, j.h. gilbert, j.f. james, g.j. leech, d.g. mcgrath, j.c. mcnab, r. parkin, w.j. paterson, l.a. ronaldson, g.o. shannon, s.l. steele, w.r. terry, s.h. townsend -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Sign, Ballarat Railway Precinct, c2016
Colour photograph of a Ballarat sign at the Ballarat Railway Station.ballarat railway station, signal box -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Extra Muros 1956, Teachers' College Ballarat, 1956
Editorial, Our Principal, Second Year Staff and Students', First Year Students', Main Events of '56, Hostel Highlights, Sporting World, Sports Awards. December 1955 Ballarat Teachers’ College held its first Graduation Ceremony. The words of the Graduation Hymn were written by Mavis Canty. (BTC Handbook 1965) July 1956 Tenders were called for the first section of the new Ballarat Teachers’ College to be built in Gillies St. (BTC Handbook 1965)Light blue cover (cream inside cover) with dark blue and yellow titles. Soft covered magazine of the Ballarat Teachers College. Title page states Vol. 2. No. 3.btc, ballarat teachers college, n. l. harvey, t. w. h. turner, john pianta, d. stanley, b. parker, j. hutchings, n. ruddick, b. poole, r. arthur, e. w. doney, f. golding, a. hutchings, j. hammet, d. wyley, m. hutchinson, i. burt, y. davey, p. mcconville, m. ryan, h. miller, p. wiltshire, d. wright, m. hyndman, v. goodwin, k. reither, h. weeks, r. delbridge, n. freeman, b. pointer, w. taylor, g. mcrae, l. dugdale, b. robson, e. o. walpole, r. j. croft, e. constable, j. brown, j. dugdale, ian burt, heather sparkes, g. whitelaw, e. major, ruth ray, ron bunn, w. j. taylor, shirley a. mclay, d. henderson, a. gleeson, p. utber, a. rutter, i. erdmanis, e. phillips, i. mckinley, a. stalker, m. spencer, c. rodger, r. ross, l. jenkins, j. m. blair, j. kirk, m. odd, b. dahlenburg, m. cattanach -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Event Materials, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society / 21st Celebrations", 5/07/2005 12:00:00 AM
A5 photocopied sheet with details of the 21st Celebrations of the closure of the SEC Tramway System, held on 26/9/1992. Gives brief details of the history of Ballarat's trams and the details of the event on the day by the BTPS. Trams ran to the SEC timetable from 6.30am to 11.15pm., including a tram and vintage motor car cavalcade at 1pm. On the rear of the sheet are the names and logos of the various sponsors. Five copies held.trams, tramways, tramways, 21st anniversary, cavalcade, festival program -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Staff Event at Prospects Restaurant, c1995, c1995
Prospects is the training restaurant of the Ballarat School of Mines. Prospects was formerly the building of the Ballarat Junior Technical SchoolColour photograph showing nine staff members of the Ballarat School of Mines behind a set table in Prospects Training Restaurant. Standing left to right: Betty Collier, Faye Hunt, Jan O'Toole, Val D'Angri Siting left to right: Heather Durant, Sonia Turner, Kieran Jones, Carole Seymour, Anne Fennelballarat school of mines, prospects, collier, hunt, o'toole, d'angri, durant, turner, jones, seymour, fennell, m13875 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams could be our future", 21/1/2017
Article by Michael Pollock reporting on a letter to the City of Ballarat about a proposal by Mr Jeff Moran of AWTY Transort Consultants about building a light rail system to serve Ballarat growth areas. Outlines possible routes. Was supported by Mr Bob Lever of the local PTUA. Has photos of a large crowd joining bogie trams outside the Provincial Hotel and two photos of tram accidents. along with a map of the SEC System.Yields information about a proposal to provide light rail to Ballarat.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/1/2017 titled "Trams could be our future".trams, tramways, tram revival, light rail, ballarat, tramway proposals -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Lisa Gervasoni, Stained Glass window at the Ballarat School of Mines, 2006, 30/06/2006
The Ballarat Technical Art School building was opened in 1915. It is not known when the stained glass was put into position.Colour digital photograph showing the stained glass detail on the entrance door to the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School building. The design features three tools associated with mining, the miners lamp and two hammers. ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, stained glass, miners lamp -
Federation University Historical Collection
Badge, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Shire of Ballarat badge
Ballarat was no longer a Shire with the amalgamation of smaller Shires into Cities during the early part of the 1990s.ballarat, shire, chatham-holmes collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Teachers' College, Gillies St, 1960, 1960
Framed photograph of the Ballarat Teachers' College in Gillies Street, Ballarat. Ballarat High School at the top right corner. ballarat teachers' college, ballarat high school, gillies street, education, teacher education -
Unions Ballarat
Flyer - Save TAFE Monster Meeting - flyer, 2012
This flyer was modelled upon the "Monster Meeting" notice that was held at the time of the Eureka Stockade. The Save TAFE flyer was produced to advertise a meeting regarding Victorian State government cuts to the TAFE education system in 2012. The group remains a subcommittee of Ballarat Trades Hall. The initial meeting (monster meeting) was produced to encourage community engagement in the Save TAFE campaign. The writing on the flyer reads thus: "No taxation without education! Education is anathema to conservatism! For an educated person will not be a slave! ON Sunday July 8th At Two o'clock A MONSTER MEETING Of the Ballarat Community & all who will attend at the People's Trades Hall Camp St, Ballaarat To form a committee of interested and passionate persons to advocate for affordable and equal access to quality education and training. Down with the attack on Public Education and Training TAFE Cuts, VET Cuts, VCAL cuts, EMA cuts and attacks on students and teachers. Authorised by: Jeremy Smith, NTEU UB Branch President and Brett Edgington, BTLC President The reduction of TAFE courses and change in fee structure had particular impact upon the Ballarat community in terms of training, employment and future services available. There were several successful rallies in the Ballarat CBD, showing a great demonstration of community and union organising. The group played a pivotal role in the demise of the Ballieu/Napthine government.Jpeg copy of flyer.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, tafe (victoria), baillieu, ted, premier (victoria), education - tafe, national tertiary education union, australian education union, union campaigns, political campaigns -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, GAL - BUC Graduate Association of Librarianship, Ballarat University College - Constitution and Rules, "1990's"
Ballarat University College ran various Librarianship courses in the 1990's, this booklet is from the Graduate Association of Librarianship course.1) Blue booklet of Constitution and Rules, Black tape the length of the spine, white internal pages .2) Graduate Association of Librarianship, President's Report 1992, white pages with Ballarat University College logoballarat university college, library, librarianship, consititution and rules, report, librarian -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Sunnyside Mill Bridge over the Yarrowee, Hill Street, Ballarat, 2016, 17/09/2016
"A joint meeting of city and town ratepayers, convened by Messrs Francis Jago and Henry Johns, interested in the formation of a cart bridge in Hill street, over the Yarrowee Creek, was held on Saturday evening, in the Societies Hall, corner of Skipton and South streets, with the view of taking united action in the matter. Mr Morris was voted to the chair, : and about 60 persons were present. The chairman stated that the object of the meeting was that united influence should be brought to bear upon the City and Town Councils, so that a cartbridge should be erected. He said that Mount Pleasant would no doubt be thickly populated in a few years, and the bridge would prove a great boon to the inhabitants of the locality. By means of a cart bridge drays, would be enabled to save on their journeys to and fro between the mount and the batteries, at least a mile and a half each time. He hoped that the councillors for the south ward would assist them in this matter. Mr Jago, as one of the conveners of the meeting, said that united action on the part of both eastern and western ratepayers was requisite, so as to exert a strong pressure upon the City and Town Councils, in order that the work should be carried but. Mr Grainger moved the first resolution as follows;—“ That the construction of a cart bridge over the Yarrowee Creek at Sunnyside, to facilitate communication between the residents of the city and town, is urgently necessary, and that in the interests of both municipalities the two councils be asked to at once jointly carry out the work. In doing so he said that the necessity of a cart-bridge for the residents of Mount Pleasant would be apparent when the number of batteries, tanneries, and also the Woollen Mill, in the district were considered. The place was of growing import ance, and ready communication should at once be established. Another reason was that an immense saving in time would be effected. It was quite a common occurrence to see one, two, or three drays stuck in the bed of the creek which had gone that way to make a short cut. Now, what with the horses floundering about and breaking their harness, it seemed a wonder to him that life had not been destroyed before now, just through the want of a cartbridge. Mr Johns seconded the resolution. Mr Robert Calvert supported the resolution, and said that it was disgraceful action on the part of the representatives of the south ward that the work had not been executed long ago. They should come together like men and demand that the work should be done, and if not done they should not pay rates until it was. (A voice—“But they’ll make us.” Laughter.) The wooden footbridge across the creek was “only a wooden fabric, not fit for a Christian to walk across, and steps should be taken to remedy this also. Mr Blight, a resident of Mount Pleasant, said that, in common with others, he had been opposed to the erection of the bridge two years ago, but his views had since been altered. Cr. Morrison, who was present, said that the fault of the cartbridge not being erected over the Yarrowee at Hill street lay not with the City Council, but with their neighbors, who had always been opposed to its erection there. In 1874 a motion was carried at a meeting of ‘the City Council" by which the sum of £5OO had been voted to carry but the work. As the bridges over the Yarrowee were joint undertakings of the city and town, they had, by the provisions of an act of Parliament, called upon the Town Council to assist them in the erection of the bridge. In consequence, a conference of the two corporate bodies had taken place, when a motion was moved by Cr Howard, the representative of the south ward, and seconded by Cr Turpie, of Ballarat East—“ That the bridge should be erected at Hill street.” The motion was rejected, principally through the eastern representatives, who wanted the bridge lower down. Since then the two councils had often met to consider, the question of bridges over the Yarrowee Creek, but nothing had been done at the meetings, as the Eastern Council wanted the bridge in one place and the City Council in another. He had himself, when first elected to the council, given notice of motion affirming the desirability of a bridge, at the place now fixed upon. The Woollen Company was growing in importance, and a direct, road to its works would greatly advance its interests. For the working, expenses of each ward £400 was annually, appropriated; and this amount would not be sufficient carry out the work. They would have to obtain a special grant of about £900, as Hill street would require a culvert to be erected therein, as now it was virtually an open drain which carried the drainage of the western plateau to the Yarrowee. He advised that strong pressure should be exerted, specially upon the Eastern Council, and then the work might be carried out. He thought that if the foot bridge was repaired, and large stones thrown into the creek, it would do until the bridge could be erected. The chairman then put the resolution, and it was unanimously carried. Mr Hamilton moved the second resolution— “That Messrs Fern, Greenwood, Peirce, and Jago be deputed by the meeting to wait upon the City and Town Councils and present the first resolution; also that petitions in its favor be signed by all ratepayers interested.” Mr Haigh seconded the resolution, which was carried. Votes of thanks to Cr Morrison for his attendance, and to the chairman for presiding, were passed, and the proceedings terminated." (Ballarat Star, 9 August 1881, page 3) "WOOLLEN MILL BRIDGE YARROWEE IMPROVEMENTS Though brief the official ceremony of opening the bridge across the Yarrowee Creek, near the Sunnyside Woollen Mills, was of an interesting character. It took place at noon yesterday in the presence of the Mayors and councillors of the City and Town. Hon. F. Hagel thorn (Minister of Agriculture).Hon Brawn. M.L.C., Lt-Col Morton (Acting City Clerk). Mr J. Gent (Town Clerk of Ballarat East), Mr A. Farrer (City Engineer), Lt. L. Finch (who is about to leave for the Front, and who assisted Messrs A. Farrer and G. Maughan in carrying out the project, Mr W. Hurdsfield (Clerk of Works) and others. An apology was received from Mr J. McClelland, contractor for the work. Mayor Hill expressed pleasure in Introducing Mr Hagelthorn, who had at great personal sacrifice and inconvenience come from Melbourne to perform the opening ceremony of that beautiful bridge, which was of great improvements that had been effected.When Mr Hagelthorn was Minister of Pubic works he visited Ballarat specially to see the condition of the creek, which at that time was in a disgusting state from a sanitary standpoint. After viewing the position, and realising the justice of the claim. Mr Hagelthorn made strong representations to the Government of which the was a member with the result that it voted £17,000 for the work. That action had been the means of turning a plague spot into a thing of beauty. They therefore owed a deep debt of gratitude to Mr Hagelthorn and the Government of which he was a member, and they were particular grateful to Mr Hagelthorn for coming to Ballarat to perform the open ceremony. Mayor Levy said he could bear testimony to the good work Mr Hagelthorn had always done for Ballarat. In him Ballarat and district always had a good friend. He thought Mr Hagelthorn would feel amply gratified at seeing the good work that had been done. It would serve as some reward for the expenditure, on behalf of the residents of Bal larat, of the amount of money made available through Mr Hagelthorn's instrumentality for the two municipalities. Otherwise the City and Town councils would not have been able to carry out so necessary and so beneficial a work. There was a great amount of work yet to be done, and when the financial market became low stringent Mr Hagelthorn would no doubt be pleased to take the necessary steps to have money provided for further works which could not be undertaken at the present time. The adjacent woollen mill was a standing monument to what was being done in Ballarat, and what ever the City and Town Councils or the Government could do to encourage such manufacturing enterprise should be done, and he was glad to be able to say that was being done as far as finances would permit. He concluded by presenting Mr Hagelthorn with a gold mounted pocket-knife with which to cut the ribbon stretched across the centre of the structure as a bar to traffic. The Hon. F. Hagelthorn, who was greeted with applause said before him was a good work well done in the interests of the public. Real prosperity could only be achieved by a movement carried out by the people to increase natural productiveness. Most of them had been made aware, on account of the war par tiularly, that the people who were best equipped, the industries that were best organised, and the Governments that were most intelligently controlled would get the most of this world's goods and some of its luxuries that Would be denied other people less efficient. Any thing the Government could do to promote industry and to increase the reward of those engaged in it, both employer and employee, would be done. Most Governments would do but little in that regard. ... " (Ballarat Courier, 13 September 1916, page 4)Bluestone and iron bridge over the Yarrowee River at Hill Street, Ballarat.sunnyside mill, sunnyside woollen mill, ballarat woollen mill, bridge, yarrowee creek, francis jago, mount pleasant, yarrowee river, robert calvert -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Ballarat Plan Showing Ballarat School of Mines Campuses
A3 plan showing the location of Ballarat School of Mines Campuses,ballarat school of mines, location plan, hickman street, community resource centre, brick laying school, rural studies centre, ballarat school of mines boat shed, barkly street, lake bolac tafe centre -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Digital, Geoff Little, Ballarat Gaol Under Demolition, 1968, 1968
The Ballarat Gaol was one of the earliest gaols. Building commenced in 1856 and was completed in 1862. It provided accommodation for 74 prisoners - male and female. The materials use to build the gaol were locally quarried basalt combined with local bricks. At that time there were about 14 brick making plants in Ballarat. 1870 saw the opening of the School of Mines, Australia's third oldest tertiary institution. The purpose of the school was "to impart instruction in the various branches of science relating to mining engineering. It is proposed, as soon as practicable, to extend the operation of the school so as to impart instruction in those branches of technical science which may be considered most likely to exert a beneficial influence on the prosperity of Victoria." School was in a disused Circuit Court House in Lydiard Street South. Sir Redmond Barry was first President of the School of Mines Council.Seven black and white and sepia photographs of the Ballarat Gaol under demolition. Progressive demolition showing rubble and machinery used. Gift of photographer. ballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, gaol, basalt, local bricks, prisoners, circuit court house, mining engineering, sir redmond barry, lydiard street, tertiary institution, geoff little -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat Teachers' College Student outside the Ballarat East Town Hall, 1928, 1928
The Ballarat Teachers' College was established in 1926 and operated at the Ballarat East Town Hall from 1926 to 1931.A group of young adults, students of the Ballarat Teachers' College, are phoptographed outside the Ballarat East Town Hall. ballarat teachers' college, ballarat east town hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Band, Ballarat, 1948, 1948
A photograph from the collection of the historian Dorothy Rogers, donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The photographs were taken for the historian to assist in research for her historical works on Kew, published as separate volumes such as Lovely Old Homes of Kew (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or articles on local history for suburban papers. In many cases the photographs contain numerous annotations by Mrs Rogers. While the resource has intrinsic importance, it has additional significance due to it forming part of the research library of the historian Dorothy Rogers. The Rogers Collection is the largest collection within the Kew Historical Society's archives. There vast majority of items in this collection were created by or for the author.Photograph of the Kew Band which was competing in competition at Ballarat in 1948.Kew Band at Ballarat 1948. They won G Grade. Kew City Band at Ballarat, 1948kew band, dorothy rogers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, University of Ballarat Annual Report, 2013, 2013
On 01 January 2014 University of Ballarat became Federation University Australia. The 2013 University of Ballarat Chancellor was Dr Paul Hemming, and the Vice-Chancellor was Professor David Battersby. The Manufacturing Technology Training Centre (MTTC) was opened at the SMB Campus, and the Science and Engineering Building, as well as the Sports and Recreational Centre were completed at the Mount Helen Campus. Members of the 2013 University of Ballarat Council were Mashelle Parrett, George Fong, Michael Ryan, Peter Wilson, Tony Stone, Steve Davies, Warwick Spargo, Meredith Doig, Rowena Coutts, Deborah Spring, Karen Douglas, Paul Hemming, David Battersby, and Kim Dowling.52 pages soft covered annual report. Contents include the University charter, highlights of 2013, University of Ballarat Foundation, Sustainability, About the University, Council Members, Industrial relations, public information and financial statements.mashelle parrett, michael ryan, george fong, peter wilson, tony stone, steve davies, warwick spargo, meredith doig, rowena coutts, deborah spring, karen douglas, paul hemming, david battersby, kim dowling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letters between School of Mines Ballarat and Education Department, 1945, 1945
School of Mines Ballarat is now a part of Federation Universtiy.Numerous correspondence between School of Mines Ballarat and Education Department. .3 -National Emergency Employment - 1945 .5 - Employment of Taylor Kellock .6 - Technical Scholarships 1945 .7 - Weaving Looms .8 - Employment of John S. Johnson plus moreballarat school of mines, education department, scholarships, f.e. ferguson, taylor kellock, john. s. johnson, weaving looms, emergency employment, letters, correspondence