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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
"Death of Cr. Claxton J.P." Ballarat Star, 14th March 1888, page 2 - original & transcription
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...john garner collection, garner, dr, claxton, star, death, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Trees of Ballarat, A Poem by H.E.Ramsay, Unknown. [C 1940's?] There is no reference or indication as to where the poem was originally published
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The poem "The Trees of Ballarat" places the trees within the poet's view of Ballarat.As the Ballarat trees are such a feature of the city and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, they are a treasured part of the history.1 sheet of white paper with a black and white photo of Ballarat Town Hall in Sturt Street and the poem of 5 verses on the righthand side of the picture in small black print. There is 1 copy.None. poem, "trees of ballarat", h.e.ramsay, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, trees, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, pen pictures of ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Horse Chestnuts, Notes by Sandy DeGroot, 2011. No references given
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Information about the many Horse Chestnut trees to be found in Ballarat.These notes provide additional information about the Horse Chestnut and a little of the history of these trees.One page with typing (?) just over half a page.Printed in black biro, "Sandy De Groot 2011horse chestnuts, avenue of horse chestnuts, aesculus hippocastanum, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, sandy de groot, ballarat botanical gardens, gregory street, conkers, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - Menu Gardens Pavilion, Ballarat Botanical Gardens signed by English Women's Cricket Team - Photo
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Digital imageballarat botanical gardens, gardens, menu, ballarat, pavilion, women, autographs, document, english cricket team -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The National Trust's Register of Significant Trees in Ballarat, Description and History, Unknown. No author given
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Information given here relates to descriptions of these trees, their general history as well as details of these trees in Ballarat. These trees are an important part of Ballarat's history.5 pages printed on both sides.None.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, national trust, national trust register, register of significant trees, national trust register of significant trees, oaks, bunya bunya pine, wollemi pine, elms, pines, horse chestnuts, tasmanian blue gum, swamp or bold cypress, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Druids Oaks in Ballarat, Emails May 2009, 15/5/2009, John Garner to Kerry Robinson. 22/5/2009, Kerry Robinson to John Garner
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Enquiry by Doctor John Garner to the Druids Friendly Society to try and establish when the first Druids Oak trees were planted in Ballarat.The Druids Oaks in Ballarat are part of the history of this city in terms not only of the trees but the Masonic Lodges established and the Druids Friendly Society.1 page of 2 emails in blue and black print. Italics used in the first email to indicate reference though no source given.Nonedruids oak, druids friendly society, kerry j.robinson druids, john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens history group, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Photograph of the Druids Oak Plaque, December 27th, 1870, Tree planted by the Druids of Ballarat, 1/12/2009
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The plaque in the photograph commemorates the planting of a Druids Oak in 1870.In 2009, doubt surrounds the planting of the Druids Oak tree. Was this the first Druids Oak to be planted in Ballarat? These trees make up an interesting aspect of Ballarat history.1 coloured gloss photograph of the Druids Oak plaque.Back lefthand corner of the photo written in blue biro on a white label, "Druid's Oak, 27Dec.1870, 1Dec. 2009."druids oak, druids friendly society, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, plaque, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Scene in Ballarat Botanical Gardens, January 3rd, 1883, 3/1/1883
... in Botanical Gardens, Ballarat and in the lefthand corner, January 3...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This photograph is of historic interest because it shown some of the exotic plants favoured by nineteenth century gardeners.The photograph provides a different aspect of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and provides further information about the plantings in the nineteenth century. Photocopy of a black and white photograph of palm trees, succulents and lawn. The original photo has age marks. In pencil written bottom lefthand corner, "Scene in Botanical Gardens, Ballarat and in the lefthand corner, January 3, 1883.ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor, history, scene, plantings victorian era, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - Digital image, Curator's or Caretaker's cottage, unknown
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This is the original Caretakers or Curators cottage which was built for the first Botanical Gardens curator, George Longley (1858 - 1899) and his family. George and his family, after being made Gardener, moved to the Surveyors Camp where they lived in a tent. Historic significance associated with original Gardens Curatorb/w view of the Caretakers cottage in the Botanical Gardens showing George Longley, Curator (1858 - 1899) with wife and child.b/w, victorian cottage exterior, young family, curator, george longley -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Edible Begonias, Unexpected Benefits of Begonias, the Flora of China and Medicinal Herbs, 11/2017 downloaded
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...All aspects of Begonias are of particular interest in BallaratBegonias hold a special place in the life and history of Ballarat. The people of Ballarat are justly proud of the beautiful blooms which are on show in the Botanical Gardens every year during the Begonia Festival. 4 articles on Begonias. 1. 2 pages, "Edible Begonias..", 2. 2 pages, "Unexpected Benefits of Begonia", 1 black and white picture of a begonia, top lefthand side of each page. 3. "Flora of China", 2 pages with p.2 giving Keys to species. 4. 1 page with the heading "Begonia picta." Nonebegonia, ballarat begonia festival, begonia picta, begoniaceae, qiu hai tang shu, ballarat botanical gardens, robert clark conservatory, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Robert Clark Horticultural Centre, Outline Operation Plan 1995, post 1994-1995. [Very likely 1996]
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This Outline Operation Plan was an Initial Discussion Draft (not for Broad Circulation) 1994-1995.This Outline Operation Plan shows how activities and the development of the Robert Clark Centre evolved.19 pages. 1st 3 pages are pale green. Title page has the black and green logo entitled "The Conservatory".1st page has 'Thurs. 10 Aug. 700-730pm written in biro on the top lefthand corner. Back page, top righthand corner has 43 written in biro.robert clark centre, the conservatory, robert clark horticultural centre, operation plan, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Traveller's Notes, James Herbert Veitch, A Tour Through Parts of Asia, the Australian Colonies and New Zealand 1891-1893, 1896
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...It is interesting to read of Veitch's description and views of Ballarat in 1891-1893 and other places and gardens visited in Australia.These pages selected from James Veitch's work add to an understanding of the development of Ballarat's Gardens and history.11 pages selected and a brief note on City of Ballarat notepaper.Note in the righthand margin of the 3rd page and some underlining of the 4th page. With this extract, there is a note in biro Philip Clingin, the Town Clerk to Roy Mosman, member of the Friends' History Group.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, james herbert veitch, traveller's notes, royal exotic nursery chelsea, ballarat botanical gardens, melbourne botanic gardens, geelong gardens, broken hill, botanist -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Broadleaved Trees, This England, Spring 2009, Spring, 2009
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...These 4 pages give a detailed list of broadleaved trees, useful for identification.These illustrations of broadleaved trees relate to trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.4 pages in colour of the trees, leaves and fruit.Nonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, this england, braodleaved trees, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - Digital image, Adam Lindsay Gordon's cottage, Unknown
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Cottage thought to belong to family of Adam Lindsay Gordon. The cottage was moved to the Gardens from original place near Craig's Hotel in City centre. Now used as a Craft space and for the Botanikids events. Of historic significance if the relationship with the Gordon family can be proved.Dark digital image of historic cottage; tiff 4.73 MBadam lindsay gordon, cottage -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Lindsay Gordon's Cottage, Ballarat Courier 15 August, 1934, 15 August 1934
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Australian poet Lindsay Gordon had a strong following in Ballarat half a century ago.The cottage where Gordon lived was once the sample room at Craig's Hotel and by renovating and moving it to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, it was hoped that it would become a tourist attraction.2 pages of newspaper print with one column relevant to Gordon on each page.In the top lefthand corner of p.1 15 August 1934 is written in blue biro.adam lindsay gordon, adam lindsay gordon cottage, lindsay gordon's cottage, craig's hotel, poet, ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, craft cottage, brighton cemetery, "the sick stockrider"., westminster abbey, livery stables 1867-1868, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Gordon Cottage Officially Opened, The Ballarat Courier 16 August 1934, 16/8/1934
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The official opening of the Gordon Cottage was a significant event in 1934 BallaratThis article covers not only the Vice-Regal Visit to Ballarat but the Reception at City Hall, the Unveiling of the Gordon Plaque at Craig's Hotel and the Official opening of the Adam Lindsay Cottage.2 pages of newspaper print in columnsTop righthand corner is written in blue biro, 16 August, 1934. p.1.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, craft cottage, lord and lady huntingfield, governor of victoria, adam lindsay gordon cottage, adam lindsay gordon plaque, craig's hotel, ballarat courier, gordon committee, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage, Restoration, 1989, 1989
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Ballarat Y's Mens Club Project had this leaflet printed calling for funds to restore the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage. The letter to Mr R.Whitehead, Director, Parks and Gardens from Dr.R.R. Schrieke, President of YMCA, 23/1/1989, confirms their interest in the active involvement in the restoration and management of the Cottage.The Adam Lindsay Cottage was seen as an important part of local history.1 sheet of yellow paper with printing and picture of Adam Lindsay Cottage and 1white sheet of paper with blue and red print in the heading. There is the red and blue international logo for the YMCA and the heading Y's Men"s Club of Ballarat. john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon cottage, craft cottage, craig's hotel, australian poet, ballarat y's mens club project, restoration, ymca, doctor r.r. shrieke, mr r.whitehead, director of ballarat parks and gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Poet Adam Lindsay Gordon, A Short Biography, C. 10/3/2010
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This is a short biography of the Australian poet, Adam Lindsay Gordon who lived in Ballarat 1867-1868. [It should be noted that some of the evidence available on Gordon's life is contested.]Some Ballarat citizens were proud of Ballarat's connection with Gordon, especially the Y Men's Club of Ballarat and they were actively involved in the upkeep of his cottage in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.1& 3/4 pages in green print with a blue photograph of Lindsay Gordon on the lefthand side and a snippet of his poetry in blue at the top of page 1.Nonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon, australian poet, craft cottage, adam lindsay gordon cottage, livery stables, craig's hotel, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Letter to the Ballarat Mayor and Councillors from the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee 6/10/1988, Offer of the Cottage to the Council and newspaper snippet 17/8/1976, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage", 6/10/1988
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...This letter gives detailed information about the Gordon Cottage, its past history and present situation and suggestions about its future. The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. This letter provides valuable evidence about the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and the newspaper snippet records the outstanding community work done by Cr. Roff over many years.Two pages, 1 1/2 typed pages. Heading: "The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee" in old English lettering. Below the heading lefthand side, the President, Cr.W.E. Roff and his address is crossed out as is the Hon. Secretary, Phillip Abson and his address, on the righthand side of the page. At the top of the page is written, "President M.J.Brown and his address. P.2 is signed by M.J.Brown and I.C.Smith. Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage".In the top righthand corner is written "45" and below, there is a "received stamp" dated 11 Oct. 1988, City of Ballarat. D/C is below the date, lefthand side of the page. None on newspaper article.adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, w.e. roff, ballarat turf club, racing museum, gold museum ballarat, memorial bust of gordon, w.e.roff plaque, craig's hotel, bath lane., memorial seats, gordon memorial horse, mr george netherway, ballarat historical society, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - Digital image - jpg, People viewing blooms in the Begonia house
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Tiff file; 1736 x 1074; 4.65 MBpeople, begonia blooms, flower display colour -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - Digital image, Rose Postcard - Flinders Street, Melbourne, Vic
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...rose postcard - flinders street station, postcard, flinders street, b/w buiding exterior -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - "Haunt of Gordon's" Newspaper Article pre 1934, Cottage a Treasured Reminder: A Relic of the Sixties", pre 1934
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The page gives unique information about Adam Lindsay Gordon and a picture of the Gordon Cottage in its original state.The heading and by-lines in the Ballarat Courier attest to the significance of the extract and picture: "Haunt of Gordon's. Cottage a Treasured Reminder, A Relic of the Sixties".There are three sections to the newspaper article and one picture in the centre of the page. 2 sections are on the lefthand side of the page and one section above the picture; all roughly cut out. There is the number 17 recorded on the lefthand side of the main heading. Some lines have been roughly underlined.Written in longhand, righthand corner is, Shopping area, Ballarat and underneath Courier.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat courier, adam lindsay gordon cottage, craig's hotel, bath lane, australian "horseman poet", livery stables, o'farell's horse bazaar, gardens, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Walking Guide, Lyne Reading et al, Five Easy Walks Around Ballarat, c2010
... Walking trail Ballarat Botanical Gardens Lake Wendouree ...30 page booklet withwalking trail, ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, eureka trail, eureka stockade, yarrowee river walk, nerrina wetlands -
Federation University Art Collection
work on paper - Artwork - printmaking, Celia Rosser, Banksia tricuspis by Celia Rosser, 1975
Celia ROSSER (1930- ) Born Melbourne, Victoria Celia Elizabeth Rosser is a renowned Australian botanical artist, best known for having published The Banksias, a three-volume series of monographs containing watercolour paintings of every Banksia species. She trained in Art at the Melbourne Institute of Technology In 1970, Celia was appointed Science Faculty Artist at Monash University. Four years later she was appointed University Botanical Artist, and began the project of painting every Banksia species. The project took over 25 years to complete, and resulted in the publication of a three volume monograph entitled The Banksias, with accompanying text by Alex George. Publication of the final volume in 2000 represented the first time that such a large genus has been entirely painted. In 1977 Celia Rosser was awarded the Linnaean Society of London's Jill Smythies Award for botanical illustration, and in 1995 was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. Monash University awarded her an honorary Master of Science degree in 1981, and an honorary PhD in 1999. Banksia Rosserae is the last banksia species discovered and was named after the artist. Since 2002, the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne have awarded the "Celia Rosser Medal for Botanical Art" to outstanding exhibitors at their "The Art of Botanical Illustration" exhibition. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Un-numbered limited edition offset photolithograph of Banksia tricuspis.celia rosser, banksia, botanical, gippsland campus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Annual Report, Ballarat School of Mines, Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report, 1882, 1872-1882
... ballarat school of mines botanical gardens ballarat gaol w.h. shaw ...The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report. The report includes: Ballarat Gaol Reserve and Endowment, Black Hill (F.M. Krause), Lal Lal Geology (F.M. Krause), Lal Lal Iron Ore Deposits (F.M. Krause) , Sedimentary Rocks of the Ballarat District (F.M. Krause), Skipton Lignite Deposit (F. M. Krause) The report includes the following Images: Ballarat School of Mines and Botanical Garden ballarat school of mines, ballarat court house, ballarat circuit court, skipton, coal, skipton coal, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat gaol, w.h. shaw, ferdinand krause, black hill, lal lal, lal lal ore deposits, lal lal geology, sedimentary rocks of ballarat district, skipton lignite deposit, john ditchburn, john o'malley, john thompson mckenna, george samual gawler, henry henry keast, george james, donald mcgregor, george kidd, hachin gordon illingworth, john king, josiah curnow, john james patterson, john bailey bullen, john trevan, thomas james, patrick mcloughlin, patrick murray, john hore, henry ferdinand conrad -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Plan - Survey Plan A, G. Creek, City of Ballarat Botanical Gardens
... Gardens Survey map on paper City of Ballarat Botanical Gardens ...HistoricSurvey map on papersurvey map, city of ballaarat, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Plan - Survey Plan A, G. Creek, City of Ballarat Botanical Gardens
... Gardens Survey map on paper City of Ballarat Botanical Gardens ...HistoricSurvey map on papersurvey map, city of ballaarat, ballarat botanical gardens -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Postcard, Nu-Color-Vue Productions Pty Ltd, Hymettus Historic Garden, 1986
... Historic Garden, Ballarat, Hymettus, postcard, Royal...Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat 8 Cardigan St Lake ...Hymettus Historic Garden and its cottage museum were opened to the public in 1985 after two years of garden restoration work. The interpretive work was undertaken by Mr and a team from Melbourne's Royal Botanical Gardens and the Taffe family. Plans were drawn up by Peter Lumley and Michael Looker of the Royal Botanical Gardens and the work of restoration undertaken by the family with financial assistance from Heritage Victoria and The City of Ballaarat. historic garden, ballarat, hymettus, postcard, royal botanical gardens melbourne, restoration, city of ballaarat. -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Photograph, North Lodge Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 2020
... Wendouree goldfields North Lodge Ballarat Botanical Gardens ... -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - artwork, Banksia baueri by Celia Rosser, 1987
Celia Rosser (1930- ) Born Melbourne, Victoria Celia Elizabeth Rosser is a renowned Australian botanical artist, best known for having published The Banksias, a three-volume series of monographs containing watercolour paintings of every Banksia species. She trained in Art at the Melbourne Institute of Technology In 1970, Celia was appointed Science Faculty Artist at Monash University. Four years later she was appointed University Botanical Artist, and began the project of painting every Banksia species. The project took over 25 years to complete, and resulted in the publication of a three volume monograph entitled The Banksias, with accompanying text by Alex George. Publication of the final volume in 2000 represented the first time that such a large genus has been entirely painted. In 1977 Celia Rosser was awarded the Linnaean Society of London's Jill Smythies Award for botanical illustration, and in 1995 was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. Monash University awarded her an honorary Master of Science degree in 1981, and an honorary PhD in 1999. Banksia Rosserae is the last banksia species discovered and was named after the artist. Since 2002, the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne have awarded the "Celia Rosser Medal for Botanical Art" to outstanding exhibitors at their "The Art of Botanical Illustration" exhibition. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Un-numbered limited edition offset photolithograph of Banksia baueri (Woolly Banksia)banksia, celia rosser, botanical, gippsland campus