Work began on the Library construction in 1968. This was when it was known as Ballarat College of Advanced Education - Mount Helen. The Library started on the ground floor in 1970. In 1971 a contract for a four-storey library was drawn up and construction began the same year. The building opened in 1973, occupying two stories of the current building. The library grew and with Commonwealth Grants was able to develop its collection. In 1987 the library achieved an annual budget of over $1 million. The Teachers Resource Collection was added and by 1989 the library expected to occupy the top three floors plus the lower ground floor. A flexible study area on the top floor was introduced 1990-1991. 2010 saw the completion of a new stage in the history of the library. It now includes new study and research areas including the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre with access to the University's Art and Historical Collection. The E. J. Barker Library is named after a former Principal of the School of Mines Ballarat who then became the first Director of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, now Federation University. Jack Barker played an active part in education and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. After retirement in 1987, the College Council decided to name the Library after him in recognition of his achievements.Colour photograph of the ground floor of the E.J. Barker Library showing the front desk and automatic book check out. e.j. barker library

The Ballarat Observatory was established by James Oddie. It was later given to the Ballarat School of Mines, then the City of Ballarat.A number of Miners' Rights made out to James Oddie of Ballarat, for a block of land in Magpie Street, Mount Pleasant, used as the Ballarat Observatory. The red 1995 Miners' Right includes land at Dana Street with red writing over it regarding its transferal. The Observatory Registration in No 19578 with the situation of residence area being 'Magpie Street Mount Pleasant 209 feet x 52 feet" The District and Division is Central D Ballarat. The red Miners' Right includes the Magpie Ste Address and "Dana Street allot 3 Sec 52 40 feet and 140 feet in Ballarat Central D". In red ink over the address in written (Ressarell) transferred in favor of Susan Watson 7/1/95 C.H. Stevenson Asst M.R. miner's right, james oddie, ballarat observatory, magpie st, mount pleasant, f. bell, w.a. christy, dana street

This cape may have belonged to RAN Telegraphist Norma Ashton Kilfoyle, however the date of her service is not consistent with the style of the article (which has buttons which suggest this cape was issued post 1952 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II). It is possible, though not confirmed, that this cape was worn by Norma Kilfoyle in a later role after the Second World War.Black thigh-length nurses cape with red satin lining. Fastened along centre with four gold buttons and one press stud at chin (second button from the top is missing). Two slits at waist height on both left and right allow arms through from the interior to the front. Embroidered manufacturer’s label on interior at base of neck, below which there is an ink inscription. Sewn in fabric swatch on interior right.Handwritten inscription reads “KILFOYLE”. Manufacturer’s label reads “[Australian coat of arms]/A Quality Garment/BY/Australian Government Clothing Factory”. Interior sewn in label reads “33643/Kilfoyle/Cloak F Bara/[indiscernible characters]”. Buttons read “[Queen Elizabeth crown over the Navy anchor]/AUSTRALIA” and on interior “STOKES/MELB”cape, second world war, world war two, world war ii, navy, royal australian navy, ran, women, telegraph, communications

This can opener was from the Vietnam War era. Utensils like this were issued with every ration pack to all servicemen and women.Utensils like this have social significance due to the ubiquity of their use in the field, therefore many Vietnam era veterans may have memories of their use. This item is in good condition and as such, is a representative example of a tool that was widely used. Spoon and blade opener, attached via a turned over piece of metal fashioned into a hinge below which there is a curved cut out with a point which attaches to the side of the can. Handle has two ridges presumably to aid handling of utensil. Punched hole (3 mm across) at end of handle possibly to attach via a string. Inscription on top of handle.Inscribed on top of handle "1966 CARR D[broad arrow]D/7330/66/010/0931"vietnam war, 1960s, utensil, ration, food

According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse.Brown leather cylindrical shaped legging with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a press stud. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the legging and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/NB", the size "15" is also stamped.legging, uniform, world war ii, second world war, world war 2

According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse.Brown leather cylindrical shaped legging with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a press stud. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the legging and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/AG", the size "15" is also stamped.legging, uniform, world war ii, second world war, world war 2

DOUGLAS GEORGE PHILLIPS enlisted No 3449 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 14.7.1915 aged 18 years 2 months in Bendigo. He embarked for Eygpt on 18.12.1915. Promoted to Corporal 1.3.1916. Embarked for France 26.3.1916. Promoted to Sergeant 10.8.1916. Hospitalised with trench feet on 6.11.1916. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant 3.3.1917. Hospitalised with haemoptysis 20.7.1917. Promoted to Lieutenant 30.9.1917. WIA 4.10.1917 and remained on duty. Awarded the Military Cross for the same days actions. Discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919. He enlisted again on 28.9.1939 as V80050. At discharge on 12.3.1945 he was a Captain serving in No 12 Australian Garrison Coy. Ornate wood frame with glass over a brownish background. Inset at top is a sepia tone photo of an Officer in uniform. Centre is a description of service and award of an "MC". At the bottom is a mounted medal set, group of (5) re Lt D.G.Phillips MC. At base of the frame is a brass plaque.Brass plaque "CAPTAIN Douglas George Phillips MC"medals, bravery, framing, photograhy

The 4 pages where written over 2 days, 4.7.18 & 8.7.18 by Horace "Swag" LONG No 437 to his sister Trixie, also referred to in the letter as Beat. In other letters / photos she is referred to as Beat. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details.1) - .4) Four pages of hand written letters on yellowed paper, pen and ink from Swag to his sister, Trixie..1) Top right: Some where along the Jordan 4/7/18documents, letters, correspondence

Membership badge for Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No 92.2 for service details, other 88, 89, 90, 91.2. Badge RSL, metal, centre depicts 3 figures, crown at top with a clip over with the number 97. This denotes a financial member of the RSL in 1997. Rear has metal attachments for fixing.On front: Returned Soldier's, Sailors and Airmen, Imperial Australia League On rear: Badge No 56258 V Property of the Leaguebadges, rsl membership

Silver & blue enamel New Zealand Military Police badge. Middle is circular with a crown on top & a stylized banner underneath the circle. Two loops on badge rear are in a bent over position.Centre of circle in large letters: “MP” Around outer circle: “Royal New Zealand Military Police”badge, nz, military police.

From the Introduction: Our Victorian First Contingent comprises some 6700 officers and men, and this booklet is issued as a souvenir of Victoria's complement and to serve as a record and momento ......Soft cardboard cover, glossy finish. White background with red / blue / white print over a red / white / blue flag. Cover & pages stapled centre fold. Pages unnumbered, cut, plain, white, illustrated black / white photos. Booklet appears to be a facsimile of a souvenir booklet with the introduction dated 1914. Printed on cover: “For Empire, Australia's Rally to the Dear Old Flag. Victoria's First Expeditionary Force to the Motherland. Roll of Honour” Price: “One Shilling” Handwritten inscription 1st page top L in blue ink. “Peter Ball”booklet, contingent, victoria

24 x Regimental & memorial badges mounted on red velvet over white cardboard backing & covered in clear plastic. Badges mounted in 4 horizontal rows. Mounting screws in top LHS & RHS corners. Written in red biro on white sticker RHS front bottom: “PBT 4 CAB 26” In pencil on back: “634BT - CAB 26”badges, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) - .6) & .8) These seven cards are from J.H. Robertson No. 4895, enlisted 20/09/1915 aged 25 years, embarked with 15th Reinforcements 6th Bn on 07/03/1916, transfers to the 59th Bn. Discharged medically unfit in 1918. The cards are all addressed to "Violet" and signed off "Jack". .3) dated 29.8.1916 .4) dated 7.12.17 ,7) This card is from "Bert to Violet" dated May 1916, and is possibly from Violet's brother. Robertson was married to "Sarah". No other information re "Violet". She could have been a friend or even a daughter..1) Post Card, silk, colour, Rising Sun, flags and shields. .2) Post Card, silk, colour, basket of flowers with "Fondest Love" in light blue. .3) Post Card, silk, colour, with pocket, shows flags and flowers, inside pocket small card with "Greetings from France". .4) Post Card, silk, colour with Rising Sun,flag and "Honour to Australia" in light blue. .5) Post Card, colour showing 8 flags, under "With all Good Wishes from Wareham". .6) Post Card, colour with flowers over a horse shoe, at the top "Best Birthday Wishes", at the bottom a small four line poem re birthday. .7) Post Card, black & white showing roses down one side, flags and ships at top. Main heading at top "Goodbye to my Dear Sister". Under a poem re leaving England for France. .8) Card, folding, colour, front has gold Rising Sun at top, bottom xmas decoration with "From one of the Australian Expeditionary Force". Inside a small poem and then xmas wishes. postcards, silk, 6th

Khaki painted metal casing with space for battery. Carry handle on top with on & off switch also on top. Front has globe & reflector with glass front and blackout cover which can be lowered over light. A belt clip is attached to back of lamp.Stamped on belt clip D↑ most wording unreadable ----No-------Thorne - 44lamp, army equipment

.1) & .2) green painted metal lamps with carry handle at top, on/off switch on top with reflector and globe at front with black out cover that lowers over globe area, battery space inside, belt clip fitted on rear off housing..1) & .2) On belt clip, “D (arrow up) Lamps electric No 1 kemp Thorne Aust 1944”lamps, electric

Items issued to Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details..1) & .2) Dark blue background with white wings over, centre has a light blue wreath, RAAF centre and a crown at the top. The wings are attached to an aluminium plate on the back off. .3) This is the same as .1) & .2) except no aluminium backing.“RAAF”uniforms, insignia, military

.1) & .2) Addressed to R C ALLARDICE who spent leave time with the people in Somerset. The letter is signed off: Lillian & George. .3) Addressed to R C ALLARDICE 418577 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3627.5 for his service records & collection..1) & .2) 2 page letter, off white, red letterhead, handwritten in blue ink, written on both sides. .3) Envelope, off white, blue postage stamp, stamped Somerset..1) Printed in red top L: Train symbol, Taunton: ELECTRICITY Electricity symbol: BUCKLAND Phone symbol: ST MARY 223 Printed in red top R: BUCKLAND HOUSE BUCKLAND ST MARY CHARD SOMERSET .3) Handwritten in blue ink: R Allardicefriends visiting, war over soon

Wall plaque of timber with reddish brown stain & glass finish on front. Metal emblem on front has gold & red crown on top of the Rising Sun badge covered in centre with white over red colour patch. A black & gold boomerang is underneath with 2/8 AUST INF BN within.Makers label: “Made to approved specifications by LEGA 13 Hinkler Road Mordialloc, Victoria, 3195 Australia Phone: (03) 98871433” Fax: (03) 9580 9301military history - souvenirs, plaques, 2/8th, passchendaele barracks trust

Bayonet Frog, brown leather, rectangular shape, leather doubled over to allow attachment to waist belt. Open ended pouch on front with leather strap & metal buckle on front of pouch. Top stitching & 4 metal studs to secure.Stamped into leather on front: “D [up arrow] D M 1” Stamped into leather on back: “F S Ltd 1943”military equipment, trades-leatherworking, bayonet, frog, passchendaele barracks trust

Soft covered booklet, 32 pages, black & white print. Front cover has an image of an airman tuning a radio transceiver. Airman is wearing a headset & is in an aircraft in flight. Top section of front cover shows a globe of earth with a transmitting tower over it. The booklet is illustrated with cartoons & electrical circuits. books - manuals/military/eduction/education, radio, training

Soft cover booklet, white with red maple leaf images scattered over. Illustrated with black & white photos, four pages with a statistic card at end of the various air force involvement RCAF, RAF, RAAF, RNAT. 50th Anniversary of air training scheme.Black bar at top: Reprint: “Commonwealth Air Training Plan” Bottom: “Image Canada”training, booklet, canada

.1) One star denotes one son serving overseas. .2) 2/8 th Batt AIF association badge .3) Made from a one shilling piece, the centre colour patch inlaid made from tooth brush handles..1) Female relative badge WW 11 Circular Floral design, crown at top, map of Australia centre, suspended by 2 links a bar with one star attached. .2) Badge, round metal centre has white over red colour patch, gold writing around, small clip on section has letters "L M" denoting "LIFE MEMBER" .3) Badge, round metal centre has a white over red colour patch with light blue surround 2/8 th Bn A.I.F..1)" To the women of Australia" on rear "issued by C/Wlth govt A8193" .2) "2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion"passchendaele barracks trust, badges, 2/8th, female relative

This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A video and photograph showing snow falling Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.snow, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, covid19, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens

This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A video and photograph showing snow falling Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.snow, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, covid19, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, p building

This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A photograph looking towards Albert Street, showing snow falling Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.snow, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, covid19, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, m.b. john building

This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A photograph looking towards A building showing snow falling Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.snow, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, covid19, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, a building, administration building

This footage was taken during lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic.A photograph looking towards the M.B. John building showing snow falling Snow Falling Over the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.snow, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, covid19, ballarat school of mines botanical gardens