Francis Gordon Davis is the only student from the Ballarat Junior Technical School who died during World War One. Back L-R: Francis Gordon Davis 1899-1919, Alfred Ernest Davis 1891-1968, Herbert Arthur Davis 1892-1964, Edward Henry Davis 1896-1958 Front L-R: Violet Isabel Davis 1894-1962, Alfred Ernest Davis 1858-1933 Copied courtesy of the Davis Family.francis davis, aif, australian infantry force, alfred ernest davis, herbert arthur davis, edward henry davis, violet isabel davis

Francis Gordon Davis was born in Ballarat on 09 August 1899. He is the only former student of the Ballarat Junior Technical School who was killed on service during World War One. Davis enlisted into the Australian Flying Corps, Laverton, on 12 April 1918 at which time he was 18 and 8 months and served as a second class Air Mechanic. His service number was 3310. He died accidentally from shock resulting from an accident resulting from skidding a Leyland Motor Lorry at Leighterton, Tetbury, Gloucester, England on 28 January 1919 and is buried in Grave 6 in the Soldiers Corner of the Leighterton Cemetery. Francis Davis was accorded a full military funeral, firing party, bugler and pallbearers. The coffin was draped in the Union Jack and surmounted in several beautiful wreathes sent from his brother 2/A.M. E.H. Davis (A.F.C Leighterton), officer of the A.F.C. Leighterton, Gloucester, Cadets of A.F.C. and many other personal friends of the deceased. The "Last Post" was sounded at the graveside, and the Rev. Major K.D. Norman C. of E. A.I.F. officiated. The grave was to be turfed and an oak cross erected by the A.I.F. London. Administrative Headquarters A.I.F. London were represented at the funeral. (http://bih/index.php/Francis_G._Davis) In June 1922 Alfred Davis, the father of Francis Davis, planted a tree in the grounds of the Ballarat Junior Technical School in honour of hos son. It was the first tree of six planted in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines on Arbor Day 1922. Speaking of the planting of the tree by Mr Davis the Chief Secretary (Mr M. Baird M.L.A.), said he trusted the memory would ever remain green at the school. Had he and others not given their lives nothing that we could have done to-day could have retrieved the time. Australians had indeed done splendidly, but they should take a wider outlook than Australia, and reading the history of the Genoa Conference he had been struck by what had been done ... We should honor such men as he in whose memory that tree was planted, and the schools that sent them out to fight for us. He hoped the empire would always be able to produce such men, so that the Empire would always be able to lead the World's struggle for the benefit of humanity. The last post was then sounded by Mr. H. Green. ... (Ballarat Courier, 19 June 1922)A number of photographs of a tree and marble plaque in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines. It was a memorial to Francis Davis, a former student of the Ballarat Junior Technical School, who died on active service during World War One.ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior secondary school, world war one, memorial, marble plaque, marble memorial, tree, memorial tree, davis, francis davis, centenary

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SMB was established on the area on the area of the Ballarat Gaol. The Gaol has been demolished but the Brewery still stands. Hillman Recreation Centre is under construction. The tennis courts are still evident, now the site of the M B John Building.Timber frame with silver/red paint, pale blue and dark blue mount board with glass.ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, hillman recreation building, tennis courts, m b john, brewery

Poster made to celebrate the centenary of technical education in Australia. This specifically names The School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat.Poster in black frame. Poster mounted onto wood.ballarat school of mines, technical education, centenary, poster, anniversary

Ronaldson and Tippett were two well known families in the district,Two framed posters advertising products made by Ronaldson and Tippett .1 Engines and farm machinery. .2 Engineering worksronaldson, tippett, farming, machinery

Wayne Muir was a former head of the University of Ballarat Aboriginal Education UnitMounted and framed photograph of Wayne Muir in academic regaliawayne muir, education, aboriginal, aboriginal education centre

Pamela Davies was the first female president of the Ballarat School of MInes School Council. She was a member of the Council from 1989 to 1996 and then became the President from 1996 to 1997.Framed coloured photograph on canvas of Pamela Davies in a red dress and pearlsBrass plaque attached to frame: "Pamela Ruth Davies Member SMB Council 1989-1996 President 1996-1997"pamela davies, president, ballarat school of mines, pam davies, university women

Kenneth Flecknoe was president of the Ballarat School of MInes School Council. He was a member of the Council from 1975 to 1988. He was the President from 1981 to 1988.Framed coloured photograph on canvas of Kenneth Flecknoe in a suitBrass plaque attached to frame: "Kenneth Joynson Flecknoe Member SMB Council 1975-1988 President 1981-1988"president, ballarat school of mines, kenneth flecknoe

William Gribble was president of the Ballarat School of MInes School Council. He was a member of the Council from 1988 to 1996. He was the President from 1996 to 1996.Framed coloured photograph on canvas of William James Gribble in a suitBrass plaque attached to frame: "William James Gribble Member SMB Council 1988-1996 President 1992-1996"president, ballarat school of mines, school council, william gribble

Kerrie Cross was president of the Ballarat School of MInes School Council. She was a member of the Council from 1985 to 1992. She was the President from 1988 to 1991.Framed coloured photograph on canvas of Kerrie Lynette Cross in a white outfitBrass plaque attached to frame: "Kerrie Lynette Cross Member SMB Council 1985-1992 President 1988-1991"president, ballarat school of mines, kerrie cross, school council, available, university women

Plan for a timber bridgetimber bridge, j. calisto, geoff biddington

Handwitten report"The Principal of the Technical Art School (Mr HH Smith) states that application for admission to the Girls' Preparatory Technical School have quite come up to his expectation and it is anticipated that the school will have a very successful opening next year. In order to give students who are undergoing examination for qualifying or merit certificates an opportunity of joinng, it has been decided to extend the date for receiving applications."ballarat technical art school, girls' preparatory technical school, ballarat school of mines, h.h. smith

Metal plaque with white writing.This building was officially opened on 4th July, 1978 by E.J.T. Tippett, M.B.E. in whose honour the library is named thus commemorating dedicated serviced since 1934 as a member of the Council of The School of Mines and INdustries Ballaratballarat school of mines, library, ballarat school of mines library, e.j.t. tippett library, tipppet library, e.j. tippett

The Orsat was returned to the Historical Collection by Len Taylor, former staff member of SMB. For a period of time it was with Gary Price who rebuilt the Orsat to working order. Gary used a similar apparatus at Sidchrome and Ballarat Heat Treatment Pty. The Orsat apparatus is used to measure volumes of Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, and Carbon Monoxide within a fixed volume of a sample of gas.Timber box with lift up front revealing a number of valves, pressure measure and glass container of red liquid attached to hose. Gas analysis apparatusorsat, len taylor, gary price, carbon dioxide, oxygen, carbon monoxide, gas, measure, apparatus

Ford Motor Company opened a factory in Eureka Street in 1947.Black and red fibreglass mould for a car door, thought to be used by Ballarat School of Mines Automotive and Panel Beating classes. It is possibly a front door for a 1940s Ford car. ford motor company, ballarat, car door, automotive, panel beating

John Berrill & Sons pigment grinder was patented in NY c1860. It was used to grind down pigment to mix with linseed oil, to make paint, before commercial paints became availableCast Iron pigment mill. "J. Berrill, Mfg. Waterville, NY"pigment grinder, painting, painting and decorating, trades, tools, j. berrill, john berrill and sons

Boxed 250 gram balance - Microidchandial Model, registered number 830303. 250 gram.balance, scientific instrument, microidchandial, griffin and tatlock ltd

Used at the Ballarat School of Mines in Surveying classes. It was used in conjunction with Item 04129 - Collapsible leg surveying instrument, tripod, and at times with Item 4127 - Tripod location chains.A wooden platform used in surveying equipped with a 2.7 cm diameter dowel at each end that would hold the charts/papers in position. A spherical mount on the underside, designed to match the receptacle on top of the tripod - Item 04129.Manufacturer's stamp underneath.plane table, surveying, w. & l.e. gurley, scientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, tripod, location chains

Stained timber box to be attached to a wall by brass fittings. The lid opens to provide a small table for a time book. The plywood back appears to be a later addition/repair.staff, time book, furniture, ballarat school of mines

This item was used at the Ballarat School of Mines. Francis Abbott was a watchmaker from Manchester. He arrived in Tasmania as a convict in 1845, and was granted a ticket of leave in 1849. He died in 1883.A theodolite in a timber boxEngraved Abbott Hobart Town Varley Londontheodolite, scientific instruments, francis abbott, abbott hobart town, varley london, convict

Cream plastic cases with clear plastic cover over dials Four knobs on each indicating strength of voltage or amperes