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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, University of Ballarat Town and Gown Display, c2001
Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. An academic regalia display at the Ballarat North Football club for the University Town and Gown Dinner.town and gown, academic regalia, ballarat teachers, college, costume -
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Booklet, The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries 1870-1920 Jubilee Booklet, 1920 (estimated)
The first school of Mines in Australia was established at Ballarat in 1870. At the time of its jubilee (1930) the following people were members of the School Council: W.H. Middleton (President), W.T. Humphreys (VP), J.S. Vickery (VP), F. Barrow, Col. W.K. Bolton, William Baragwanath, A.E. Cutter, J.N. Dunn, G. Fitches, W.H. Fleay, F. Herman. W.D. Hill, T. Hurley, K. Kean. J. Kelly, L. Lederman, Mayor of Ballarat, Mayour of Ballarat East, D. Maxwell, M. Martin, R. Maddern, D. Ronaldson, F. Saunders, R. Stephenson, A.O. Stubbs, R.E. Tunbridge. The School Staff in 1920 comprised: Herbert H. Smith, Walter Rowbotham, Reginald L. Cutter, M.C. Young, Hilda Wardle, M. Wiliamson, P.S. Richards, L.H. Archibald, J. Woods, Ken Moss, W. Kenneth, Mrs McIlvena. B. Robinson, S. Rowe, E. Hope-Jones, Miss Abrams, L.St.G.P. Austin, Alfred Mica Smith, J.R. Pound, Herbert R. Murphy, N.H. Junner, Maurice Copland, L.H. Archibald, E.J.A. McConnon, Newton King, D.m. Hull, T.R. Gordon, John M. Sutherland, T.K. Jebb, Dick Richards, C. Tonkin, A.W. Steane, J. Paterson, H.W. Malin, R.V. Maddison, S.M. Mayo, F.A. King, W.H. Steane, T.R. Gordon, T.A. Williams, H. Waldron, G. Black, E.J. McConnon, R.V. Duncan. R. Cutter, E.G. Vawdrey, Hilda WardleWhite stapled booklet - landscape format - 20pp + soft covers with blue writing. Includes an historical sketch of the Ballarat School of Mines. Contains images of the school from around 1920. The history outlined in the booklet follows: 'Ballarat has helped to influence the life and destinies of Australia in many ways, the recital of which would perhaps prove tedious to the citizens of less favoured localities! However, it can be said, without much fear of contradiction, that only less known thought Australia than its fame as a gold field is the reputation won for it by its school of Mines, ... Ballarat was still quite a new place when the School was founded, but a very propserous and popular place all the same, with a go-ahead lot of citizens brim full of the spirit of enterprise which seemsto animate mining populations generally. Money was plentiful, and they launched out into ventures, which later, were to develop and take the place of the gold mines, while what is more to the point, they understood the value of education. the old digging days were passing away. So far as Ballarat itself was concerned the day of the cradle and tin dish had already passed into an antiquity "as dead and distant as the age of the Tubal Caon," said dir redmond Barry on declaring the School open. Mining had become a serious business, and the mining engineer, the metallurgist, and the geologist had become a power in the land. In these circumstances the suggestions to found a School of Mines met with ready acceptance. The late Mr James M. Bickett had the honor of bringing forward the proposition at a meeting of the Ballarat Mining Board in October, 1869. it was agreed to, and the Government, having been approached for assistance, granted a lease of the old Supreme Court buildings at a nominal reantal. A modest sum, including 100 pounds from the Borough Council of Ballarat West, was subscribed by a number of sympathisers, and on the 26th October, 1870, the inaugural address was delivered by Sir Redmond Barry, the first President of the School. Classes were commenced on the 23rd January, 1871. The students at first were mostly adults. They were chiefly men emloyed at the mines, who had the wisdom and energy to devote their spare time to study, and, though their attendance was somewhat irregular, they made very good progress. Old prints which have been preserved show them at work at furnaces, big bearded men of the old-fashioned type of miner. It is interesting to note that among those who gave evidence and encouragement was Sir Roderick Murchison, who many years before had advised Cornish miners to emigrate to Australia to search for gold, and who in 1848 was in possession of gold ore sent from this country. Sir Roderick sent a parcel of books for the library, and gave useful advice as to the curriculum which should be adopted. The Museum, which now contains a most valuable collection of minerals, was one of the first things attended to, and the reports presented to the Council from time to time speak of additions being made from all parts of the world. New equipment was constantly being added to the School, a good deal of assay work was done, and some specimens were sent from the East Indies for examination as far back as 1873. By this time there was a difficulty in providing accomodation for the students who wished to enrol, and the number of instructors had grown from two to four. In 1882 the first building was being erected on what was then part of the gaol reserve. A little more than ten years afterwards a buildnig formerly serving as a Methodist Church was absorbed, while later on, the demand for accomodation increasing, the attack upon the gaol was renewed. The School continued to grow in reputation and size, and became the science centre of the district, and in 1889 a learge new building was opened by Sir Alexander Peacock. Students came from over seas as well as from all the States of Australia, and after going through their courses they took with them the name and fame of the old School to all parts of the globe. School of Mines boys have played a great part in developing the mining fields of Western Australia, South Australia, and africa, while old students who have made a name in their profession are constantly dropping in to see how the old place is getting along. It was not to be expected, however, that the Ballarat School would be left without rivals, its very success inspiring competition. Mining Schools were started in other parts of Australia, and, at the same time, Victoria ceased to hold first place as a mining state. On the other hand there was a great advance in manufacturing, and the demand for technicaly trained men became a great and as insistent as ever it had been for trained mining men. The Council was quick to adapt the school to the new conditions, and the result is seen in the institution, which is one of Ballarat's proudest possession. Instruction is given in all branches of technical work, and the classes are filled with students who are building up for Ballarat a reputation as an industrial centre, which promises to equal that which it formerly held as a mining town. Owing to its bracing climate, its abundant opportunities for recreations, and its accessibilty, Ballarat as a city is an ideal place for educational purposed, and is yearly becoming more and more appreciated throughout the State. The chairman of one of Ballarat's biggests industries claims that the workman can do twice the day's work here that he can do in Melbourne. he was a little enthusiastic over it, perhaps, but it is a well-known fact that the healthy and invigourating Ballarat climate is conducive to both physical and mental activity, and the records of the School provide ample proof of it. One of the most interesting and successful branches of the School of Mines and Industries - if the name be enlarged with the enlargement of its scope - is the Technical Art School. "The City of Statues" has from its earliest days been a stronghold of art. Art schools have flourised here, and in 1905 the Education Department came to the conclusion that the best thing to do with them was to place them under the management of the School of Mines Council. A magnificent new Technical Art School was built at a cost of some 12,000 pounds on the site of the old Supreme Court building, and was formally opened on the 23rd July, 1915. The results have not only been justified but surpassed all anticipations. The most comprehensive list of subjects is taught, and this list is constantly added to. Students have flocked to the art School, which may be said to occupy a unique position in Australia, and its record of success is really astonishing. Its students supply art teachers for the newer schools that are being built, and many occupy leading positinos in important business houses. So well is its reputation known that orders are constantly being received, not only from Victoria, but from other States, for honor boards and challenge shields to be designed and made. The most recent addition to the School of Mines and Industries is the Junior Technical School, for which a new building is now being erected on a portion of the gaol site, transferred to the School of Mines Counci by the Government. At the present moment temporary quarters are being occupied. Some students after passing through the Junior School go straight to employment, continuing perhaps to attend the evening trade classes, while others move on to the senior School. In a review of the work of the School of Mines mention must be made of a series of industrial research carried out under supervision of the Principal. One in particular, regarding the suitability of the local ores for the manufacture of pigments attracted much attention, while the experiemtns on the manufacture of white potery from Victorian clayes were considered of sufficient importance by the Federal Advisory Council of Science and Industry to warrant the appointment of a special investigator. The results of these have been most encouraging, and may have far-reaching consequences. The vocational training of returned soldiers also should not be overlooked. The work was taken in hand from the first, before the Repatriation Department gave assistance, and now with the help of the department of the School has become one of the largest vocational training centres in Victoria outside of Melbourne. The soldiers, trained in a variety of occupations, have made remarkable progress, and already considerable numbers have found employment in local workshops and factories. To sum up, the School is divided into the following departments, each well staffed and equipped: - The School of Mines, science, and Engineering; the Techncial Art School, the Boys' Junior Technical School, the Girl's Preparatory Technical Classes, Trade Classes, and the Commercial School. The school of Mines, science and Engineering, comprises the following branches: - Mining, Metallurgy, Geology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Chemistry, and Pharmacy. Battery treatments, Cyanide Testing, Smelting, Assays, and Clay Testing from a regular part of the School's work. Students gaining qualifications obtain concession in their courses at the university, should they proceed there to continue their studies. The technical Art school curriculum includes training in all branches of pictorial and applied art, an Architectural Diploma Course, a Draughtman's Course, technical Art teachers' Course, Photography,Ticket Writing, Art Metal Work, Woodcarving, Needlework, and Leather work. The Trade Classes give instruction in Telephone Mechanics, telegraphy, Carpentry, Cabinet Making, Plumbing, Blacksmithing, Fitting, Electric Wiring, and Printing. Numerous Scholarships are offered every year, and altogether students will find few places to equal the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries as a training place for their life's work. One of the first in the continent to be established, its Jubilee finds it still in the front rank, keeping pace with the times, and offering to the youths of this country the means of taking advantage of Australia's teeming opportunities. william, battery, smith, herbert, drawing from the antique, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, redmond barry, alfred mica smith, james bickett, museum, dick richards, ballarat junior technical school, s m b, ballarat school of mines and industries, ballarat technical art school, model mine, james m bickett, j m bickett, roderick murchison, vocational training rooms, wesley church, methodist church, alexander peacock, lathes, repatriation, repatriatin department, war service, school council, baragwanath, gold mining, mining laboratory, plaster cast, r.w. richards, anniversary, jubilee -
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Work on paper - Calligraphy, University of Ballarat Inauguration, 1993
The University of Ballarat was inaugurated on 01 January 1994. The inaugural Chancellor was Geoffrey Blainey.Framed Calligrarphic presesntation on Ballarat School of Mines letterhead.The School of Mines and Industries Ballaraty extends congratulations and best wished to teh University of Ballara i the occasion of its inauguration on 1 january 1994 [signed] Bill Gribble W.J. Gribble President of Council [signed Brian McLennan] B.C. McLennan Acting Directorballarat school of mines, university of ballarat, university establishment, inauhuration, bill gribble, brian mclennan, calligraphy, letterhead -
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Photograph - Colour photograph, University of Ballarat Graduating International Students, 1997
Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. Colour photograph of University of Ballarat International Students and staff in academic regalia. international students, alumni, academic regalia, graduation, graham hood, gwenda mcmanus -
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Programme, Invitation and Programme for the Naming Ceremony South Wing of the Education Building T Ian Gordon, 1995, 1995
Ian Gordon played a prominent part in both the development of the Mt Helen Campus and in the progress the Institution made prior to becoming a University on 01 January 1994; In 1973 he was appointed President of the Council of hte newly created State College of Victorian at Ballarat (SCVB) which absorbed the former Ballarat Teachers' College. As President, he led the merger of the SCVB with Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (BIAE), the tertiary division of the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat. Out of the merger the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) was established on 01 July 1976. Ian Gordon, a partner in the Ballarat law firm Heinz and Gordon, became the first Vice-President of the new Council and was involved with the plan to transfer the former SCVB to the Mt Helen site. In June 1981, Ian Gordon became President of the Council of BCAE and held that position until June 1989. He remained a member of the Council of the BCAE (later Ballarat University College) unti l31 December 1993, the eve of the creation of the University of Ballarat. He was the only person to remain a member of the BCAE and the BUC Councils for the whole of their existence. Mt Helen T Building wzs erected to house the major part of teh State College of Victorian at Ballarat when it moved to the Mount Helen Campus.Folded programme and invitation for the Naming Ceremony of the South Wing of the Education Building T "Ian Gordon".ian gordon, ballarat college of edvanced education, state college of victoria at ballarat, t building, ballarat institute of advanced education, david james, verna barry, building name, mt helen campus -
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Film - MP4 Video, Mt Helen Library 50th Anniversary Staff Virtral Reunion, 2020, 30/10/2020
Various files relating to a virtual reunion held on 30 October 2020 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mount Helen Library. These include: * A MP4 video of the 2 hour virtual reunion held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mt Helen Library. * video presentation by E.J. Barker * 70s themed food competition (current library staffmembers) * Video presentation of Dulcie Brooke Video Presentation of Deb Lord, Rose Council and Julie mt helen library, mt helen campus, e.j. barker library, dulcie brooke, sue owen, e.j. barker, university women -
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Photograph, State College of Victoria, Ballarat Final Meeting of Council, 24/06/1976
Final meeting of SCVB CouncilFive men in suits stand beside each other. Left to right: Dr Phillip Law (Vice-President of SCV), Bob Croft (Vice-President of SCVB), Ian Gordon (President of Council), Michael Selway (Academic Registrar of SCV), Dr Graham Trevaskis (Princiapl of SCVB)ballarat teachers' college, state college of victoria at ballarat, state college of victoria, bob croft, phillip law, ian gordon, michael selway, graham trevaskis -
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Document, Ballarat School of Mines Council Notes
Notes taken by E.J. Barker including the Ballarat School of Mines - Ballarat University College relationship; and support for recommending Public Service Medal for Carole Seymour. .e.j. barker, jack barker, ballarat school of mines, carole seymour, ballarat university college -
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Book - Municipal Directory, Arnall & Jackson Pty Ltd, Victorian Municipal Directory 1970, 1970
Red hard cover book which is a state guide to Victorian municipal councils and water supply record. It incorporates part of Southern New South Wales. The directory lists the areas that make up the municipality, the names of councillors and officers, and gives descriptions of towns and cities. Lists of parliamentary departments and officers are also included. non-fictionmunicipal directory, council, towns, water supply, sewerage, members of parliament, alumni -
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Book - Municipal Directory, Arnall & Jackson Pty Ltd, Victorian Municipal Directory 1976, 1976
Blue hard cover book which is a state guide to Victorian municipal councils and water supply record. It incorporates part of Southern New South Wales. The directory lists the areas that make up the municipality, the names of councillors and officers, and gives descriptions of towns and cities. Lists of parliamentary departments and officers are also included. non-fictionmunicipal directory, council, towns, water supply, sewerage, members of parliament, alumni -
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Photograph, Kerry Cox and a Doctoral Graduand
Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. Colour photograph of University of Ballarat Vice-Chancellor Kerry Cox and a Doctoral Graduandkerry cox, phd, doctorate, graduation, academic regalia -
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Book, Columbia University Bulletins of Information Catalogue 1900-1901, 02/02/1901
Columbia University is in New York. 539 page book with brown cover. INformation includes the University Council, Advisory Committee on Art, Admission of women, fees, Library, Gymnasium, Subjectscolumbia, columbia unversity -
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Book, Ballarat School of Mines Invoices Scrapbook, 1870-1875
Large charcoal black covered scrapboook with brown leather sping. Invoices to the School of Mines are pasted in and numbered relating to Ballarat School of Mines Council approval. Spine has 'Gold Vouchers' on it. ballarat school of mines, scrapbook, invoices -
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Document, 1970
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Letter, Correspondence from the Secretary of the Ballarat School of MInes Council, 03/1969
Four lettersballarat school of mines, e.a. bald, ballarat school of mines council, e. condon, registrar -
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Booklet, Maurice Harris, Community Education: The Implementation of T.A.F.E in the Ballarat community, c1976
Orange covered book.non-fictiontafe, ballarat council of social service, community education, maurice harris -
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Magazine, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1962, 1962
Black yellow and grey soft covered school magazine. ballarat school of mines, ian weit, gordon johnson, kerry penna, kevin oscar rogers, robert coutts, graeme waller, anita bitans, noel kelly, john davis, tony brauer, sue davies, stanley white, harry arblaster, richard d. richards medal, dick richards medals, john boermans, harry goldsmith retirement, j.r. pound, microliths, stone tools, ross gray, harold yates retirement, eric mcgrath award, students' representive council, student union, kevin o. rogers, ballarat asian society, m. moissinac, b.c. gan, b. tanthiem, l.k. oh, b. eng, austral-asian relationships, colombo plan, treatise on rugby, beat generation, university in ballarat, civil defence, ross sea shore party, hester darby retirement -
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Photograph, A Social Gathering, 10/1973
An informal group of 4 men at Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education on the occasion of the V.T.C. council meeting in October 1973.phil law, plillip law, ray murray, willis connely, a. rizzoli -
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Letter, Letter to J.R. Pound, 1949
Letter to J.R. Pound wishing him a speedy recovery7th June 1949 Dr J.R. Pound Dana Street Ballarat Dear Dr Pound, On behalf of the President, School of Council and Staff, I desire to tender you sincere sympathy on your serius illness and to wish you a speedy and complete recovery. With kindest personal regards and best wishes, Yours faithfully F.E. Ferguson Registrarballarat school of mines, j.r. pound, f.e. ferguson, illness -
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Book, Ballarat School of Mines Council Minutes 1913-1919, 27/06/1913-28/10-1919
Dark blue hard covered ledger with dark grey spine and lined pages. Entries are made in pencil with subsequent annotations and corrections in ink. Appears to be draft minutes from which the official version was produced. ballarat school of mines council, minutes, rough minutes, lancelot austin -
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Book, Ballarat School of Mines Council Rough Minutes, 1927-1928
Black cloth covered minute book with red spine used to record rough minutes at the Ballarat School of Mines Council.ballarat school of mines, rough minutes -
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Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Council
Fourteen men and a woman .ballarat school of mines council, tome wiseman, ric dunlop, john sullivan, bryan crebbin, brian mclennan, barbara hughes, rex hollioake, neil crouch, lin hillman, ken flecknoe, bruce muir, peter shiells, bob lovett, steven mendelson -
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Photograph, University of Ballarat Academic Procession
Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. University of Ballarat Academic Procession at Mount Helen Campus, led by Rowena Coutts (University Lawyer).academic procession, mount helen campus, rowena coutts, academic regalia, graduation -
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Photograph, Official Naming of the W.B. Gribble Building, 15/09/1999
The W.B. Gribble was custom built as the Ballarat Technical Art School.This building was officially named the W.J. Gribble Building by the Council of the University of Ballarat 15 September, 1999 in recognistion of his extensive service to the University and its predecessor institutions Memor of Council 1988-1996 President of Council 1992-1996 Professor Emeritus David Caro, AO OBE Professor David james Chancellor Vice-Chancellorballarat technical art school, w.b. gribble building, plaque -
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Photograph, W.B. (Bill) Gribble, 15/09/1999
The building built at the Ballarat Technical Art School was officially named the W.J. Gribble Building on 15 September, 1999 in recognition of his extensive service to the University and its predecessor institutions Member of Council 1988-1996 President of Council 1992-1996ballarat technical art school, w.b. gribble building, council, council president -
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Photograph, Student Representative Council Representatives, 1988, 1988
Colour photograph of four Student Representative Council Left to right: Steve O'Neil (Vice-President), Nicole Baldark (President), Teresa Hartson (Secretary), Stephen Hughes (Assistant Secretary)student union, student representative council, steve o'neil, nicole baldark, teresa hartson, stephen hughes, student association -
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Photograph, Robert Wilson, 1993
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Framed colour photograph of Robert Wilson recieving the 1993 Ballarat School of Mines Award for Excellence and the Elizabeth Thomas Prize from School Council President Bill Gribble. ballarat school of mines, alumni, awards, roberta wilson, bill gribble, award for excellence advanced certificate in office administration, elizabeth thomas prize -
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Ceremonial object, 125th Anniversary Presentation Tray, 26/10/1995
Framed silver coloured tray engraved ot recognise the 125th anniversary of the Ballarat School of Mines.Engraved "Presented to the President and Members of Council of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Limited by the State Traiing Board Victoria on the occasion of the Institute's 125th annivesary. Warwick Bisley, Chairman Staste Training Board 26 October 1995.anniversary, 125th anniversary, ballarat school of mines, tray, warwick bisley, state training board -
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Letter - correspondence, Letter from the Student Representative Council, 23/10/1974
Letter to E.J. Barker, Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education, from Ralph Burr, Secretary of the Students Representative Council.ballarat college of advanced education, e.j. barker, ralph burr, student representative council -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph, Evelyn Scott, 26/07/1999
Colour photograph of the Horsham and Hinsmarsh mayors with Evelyn Scott of the Aboriignal Reconciliation Council.evelyn scott, reconciliation council, aboriginal reconciliation council, daryl argall, bernie dunn, aboriginal education centre