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Unions BallaratMudeye: An Australian boyhood and beyond, Dowling, Bary, 1995
... history - ballarat... the time of the Second World War. Explores family history, profiles... of the Second World War. Explores family history, profiles Ballarat ...Autobiographical and historical book, starting around the time of the Second World War. Explores family history, profiles Ballarat and war time issues. Local (Ballarat) history.Paperback; book; 266 pages. Front cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; title and author in black lettering; sticker - NSW premier's literary awards 1996 shortlisted. Back cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; black lettering; excerpts from reviews.None.ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - ballarat, autobiography - bary dowling, war - world war ii, history - family, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Weston Bate, "Life after Gold - Twenthieth-Century Ballarat", 1993
... Book looks at the Social and industrial history of Ballarat... and industrial history of Ballarat in the 20th century. See Reg Item 3380 ...Details the history of Ballarat following the 19th century gold discoveries and how Ballarat changed its industry and social life in particular after the 1st and 2nd world wars and the change of Government policies in respect of trade and social welfare.Book - 240 pages + end papers + hard covers + dust jacket titled "Life after Gold - Twenthieth-Century Ballarat" Dust jacket printed in colour, sewn sections, end papers glued to cover. Has table contents, list of illustrations, list of maps, acknowledgements, table of conversions, an index, appendices, abbreviations, notes, bibliography. non-fictionDetails the history of Ballarat following the 19th century gold discoveries and how Ballarat changed its industry and social life in particular after the 1st and 2nd world wars and the change of Government policies in respect of trade and social welfare.ballarat, local history, 20th century social history, social history -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Print - Image, The Mining Registrar's Office, c1887
... . Withers 'History of Ballarat'.... 'History of Ballarat'. Ballarat Mining Registrar's Office Old ...The Old Colonists' Hall is built on the site of the former Mining Registrar's Office, and the bluestone was reused in the foundations. This image was reproduced in the 1887 edition of W.B. Withers 'History of Ballarat'.Drawn image of the Ballarat Mining Redistrar's Office in Lydiard Street.ballarat mining registrar's office, old colonists' hall, bluestone -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Handbook, 2004, 2004
... White two ringed folder with an image of the Ballarat... a history of the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, courses ...The Ballarat School of Mines was a predecessor institution of Federation University. It was established in 1870 through initiatives of the Ballarat Mining Board which felt there was a need for such a institution because of the declining number of mine managers for the goldfields. Classes i Surveying, Mathematics and Chemistry began in 1871. With the decline in goldmining in the early part of the century, the direction of the College changed and broadened. The Art School was established in 1907, and in 1912 trade classes commenced in carpentry, fitting and turning, plumbing and telegraphy. In 1913 the Ballarat Junior Technical School became part of SMB. In 1970 the tertiary sector of the college was formed and became Ballarat College of Advanced Education when it separated from SMB in 1976. In the same year SMB became a regional College of Technical and Further Education (TAFE).White two ringed folder with an image of the Ballarat School of Mines on the cover. It contains a history of the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, courses, apprenticeships, and further information. handbook, ballarat school of mines, trades, apprentices, tafe, ron sutton, julie schmock, ann mccaffrey, alister heighway, david flintoft, mary molloy, mark bevelander, rocky hazlett, colin mccurry -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesNewspaper - Newspaper article, A Matter of Inequality, 2003
... IS HISTORY By Peter Butters, Ballarat Historian...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post ...A series of newspaper articles were written by three Ballarat historians in the segment titled The Rest is History. Newspaper clippingWeekend Features, A Matter of inequality THE REST IS HISTORY By Peter Butters, Ballarat Historianwomen, female, goldfields, gold, withers, peter butters -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMemorabilia - Event Materials, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society / 21st Celebrations", 5/07/2005 12:00:00 AM
... details of the history of Ballarat's trams and the details...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, The Cocky Farmer, 1907
... and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well... and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well ...Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874–1956) was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. A paper back book with 146 pp.written by Nathan Spielvogel. On the front cover is a drawing of a farm-house in a green paddock. The book is about school life and farming at Sale, Stawell, and the Wimmera district. the-cocky-farmer spielvogel-nathan literature -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Gazette, Education Gazette and Teachers' Aid. General Course of Study for Elementary Schools 1934, 1949
... Relates to the history of the Ballarat Teachers College... to the history of the Ballarat Teachers College victoria education ...Relates to the history of the Ballarat Teachers CollegeGazette is made of ink on white paper with some yellowing, for the year 1949victoria education gazette and teachers' aid, minister of public instruction, english, courses of study, vacancies, visual aids, secondary schools, horticulture, calendar, music, spanish, history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Gazette, Education Gazette and Teachers' Aid. General Course of Study for Elementary Schools 1934, 1934
... Relates to the history of the Ballarat Teachers College... to the history of the Ballarat Teachers College victoria education ...Relates to the history of the Ballarat Teachers CollegeGazette is made of ink on white paper with some yellowing, revised sections spelling out elementary school grades and subjects for 1934 M Bennett, Ballaratvictoria education gazette and teachers' aid, minister of public instruction, elementary school, english, mathematics, social studies, science, health education, art, music, domestic science, courses of study -
Unions Ballarat
Life after gold : twentieth-century Ballarat, Bate, Weston, 1993
... A social history of Ballarat after the decline in gold... history of Ballarat after the decline in gold mining. Includes ...A social history of Ballarat after the decline in gold mining. Includes analysis of population, decline in the local economy and restoring financial fortunes through tourism. Discusses effects upon Ballarat as a result of WWI and WWII.Significant to the history of the Ballarat and the effects of gold mining, tourism and war upon the fortunes of the region. It is a companion to Weston's earlier book, "Lucky City".Book, paper. Cover: yellow background, colour drawing of Sturt Street, Ballarat.Front cover: title and author.social history, economy, ballarat, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, gold mining, population, tourism, world war i, world war ii, resources, sovereign hill, ballarat historical park, bate, weston -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Dianne Campbell, Lawyers, Publicans & Women on the Ballarat and Central Victorian Goldfields 1851-1886, 2013
... of Family History Organisations (VAFHO) Conference, Ballarat, 2013... campbell goldfields lawyers collection lawyers ballarat legal ...A conference paper prepared for the Victorian Association of Family History Organisations (VAFHO) Conference, Ballarat, 2013dianne campbell goldfields lawyers collection, lawyers, ballarat, legal, central victoria, maryborough, stawell, maldon, chiltern, otago, pyrenees, ararat, carisbrook, day, daylesford, court houses, pleasant creek, beaufort, creswick, golden plains, avoca, tarnagulla, alexander fraser, alan fraser, william rainy, raffaello carboni, butler cole aspinall, edward john lewis, richard ireland, richard davies ireland, charles gavin duffy, robert molesworth, edward fitzgerald, nicholas fitzgerald, maurice mcdonough, james william dunbar, robert walsh, joseph henry dunne, redmond barry, eureka stockade, michael walsh, family history, genealogy -
Unions Ballarat
Book - Letters from a miner in Australia
... Relevance to Victoria's goldrush and local history... Relevance to Victoria's goldrush and local history (Ballarat ...An account of Melbourne and the Victorian goldfields during the 1950s gold rush. The book includes experiences as a miner, as a storekeeper in the goldfields and, briefly, as owner of a French cafe in Melbourne.Hardback with dustjacket; yellow background; black lettering; 105 pages. An account of Melbourne and the Victorian goldfields during the 1950s gold rush. The book includes experiences as a miner, as a storekeeper in the goldfields and, briefly, as owner of a French cafe in Melbourne.gold mining, gold rush, fauchery antoine, btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, correspondence, australian history-1950s, ballarat, photography, travel -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams may return to streets", 20/09/2001 12:00:00 AM
... of the tramway, "History of Ballarat's trams". Photo with article... a very potted history of the tramway, "History of Ballarat's ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Thursday 20/9/2001, page 15, titled "Trams may return to streets", about the 30th anniversary of the closure of Ballarat Tramways, the possible return, and the feasibility study also being undertaken. Also has a paragraph giving a very potted history of the tramway, "History of Ballarat's trams". Photo with article is of 31 at Main and Victoria streets, in Bridge St. Written by Leonie Barlow,closure, ballarat, tram revival -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, George Robertson & Co, The Gumsucker At Home, 1914?
... and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well... and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well ...Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Spielvogel taught at Orbost for at least a year and this book reflects that time. Spielvogel was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. He has an association with the history of Orbost having spent a year as a teacher at Orbost. The book also has an association with J.W. Bird an early auctioneer and estate agent in Orbost.A small 124 pp book with a pink, white and red cover with an illustration of a fisherman at a river. It is titled "The Gumsucker at Home" by N. F. Spielvogel.inside cover - J. W. Birdspielvogel-nathan the-gumsucker-at-home australian-literature -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Digital Document, Alan Bradley, "Ballarat Hotels - Past and Present - notes by Alan Bradley, 2000?
... at the history of Ballarat's hotel from a licensing viewpoint - see Reg... at the history of Ballarat's hotel from a licensing viewpoint - see Reg ...Digital copy of handwritten notes prepared by Alan Bradley on the document or paper or research report by John Hargreaves, titled "Ballarat Hotels - Past and Present", dated January 1943 looks at the history of Ballarat's hotel from a licensing viewpoint - see Reg Item 6379. Alan summarises the paper and looks at particular elements of Hargreaves work and some of the well known hotels from a Ballarat Tramway viewpoint. See digital documents btm6380e.pdf for the image file.hotels, ballarat, alcohol -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Warren Perry, A History of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat 1870-1982 by Warren Perry, 1984
... Green hardcovered book covering the history of the Ballarat... ballarat school of mines warren perry history staff photograph end ...Green hardcovered book covering the history of the Ballarat School of Mines. The back board covers features a photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines on the back stairs of the Administration Building. A key to the names of the photograph is attached.ballarat school of mines, warren perry, history, staff photograph, end papers staff photograph, key to end papers staff photograph, technical education -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Ballarat School of Mines Background Information, c1983, c1983
... ballarat school of mines history...Foolscap photocopied book outlinng the history... was opened. ballarat school of mines ballarat school of mines history ...Printed before the E.J. Tippett Library was opened.Foolscap photocopied book outlinng the history and development of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1905
... of the history of Ballarat Tramways... Chapter 3 of the history of Ballarat Tramways Photograph Black ...B&W photograph of the interior of the Wendouree Parade power station boiler house of ESCo, at the time of its opening. Photo shows boilers and furnaces, pipe work, coal hoppers and some control equipment. The print for this photograph made from a copy negative of page 454 of the Australasian, August 19, 1905 in 1993. Print includes caption "BOILERS AND FURNACES". See Reg, Item No. 763. See Alan Bradley, draft Chapter 3 of the history of Ballarat Tramwaystramways, trams, esco, power station, boilers, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, William. F. Scott, 'Ballarat Vintage Tramway", 1983
... of Society's vehicles, and photographs. Included is a brief history...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Booklet 16pp, with paper cover, printed, with description of Society's vehicles, and photographs. Included is a brief history of Ballarat Vintage Tramway, Ballarat Tramway's. Revised by William F. Scott from the original editions by Campbell Duncan, when published as "Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Project" 1973 and 1976. 155.1 - printed by Baxter and Stubs 155.2 - printed by J. A Hoskins & Son 155.2 is printed on heavier paper both cover and inside sheets. Record updated and images added 19/8/2013.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat, museum -
Unions Ballarat
Love Your Feet More : The Oliver Story, Roberts, Phil, 2012
... The history of a Ballarat footwear manufacturing firm... The history of a Ballarat footwear manufacturing firm, Oliver's Shoes ...The history of a Ballarat footwear manufacturing firm, Oliver's Shoes - over 125 years of business.Relevant to history of manufacturing industries in Ballarat. The Oliver's Shoes worksite is the only known TCFU site currently operating in Ballarat.Paper; book; 194 pagesbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, shoes, manufacturing, oliver's shoes, tcfu, oliver family, footwear, history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Report, "Celebrating 120 Years of Nursing Education" 1888-2008 - Ballarat Base Hospital (Health Services), 2008, c2008
... to the history of nursing education in Ballarat. ... with inserts relating to the history of nursing education in Ballarat ...The University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Pink covered display book with inserts relating to the history of nursing education in Ballarat. nursing, ballarat base hospital, florence nightingale, shirley ogden, shirley falkinder, de neeve, robert pinnock, ballarat district hospital, royal trained nurses' association, salaries, off duty ours, centenary, anniversary, florence nightingale committee australia, margaret stevens, nursing targets, ballarat health services, matron shirley ogden -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, George Robertson & Co Prop. Ltd, A Gumsucker on the Tramp, 1910?
... of books about the history of Ballarat. ... of books about the history of Ballarat. Spielvogel was a teacher ...This is the second edition. The letters were written by Nathan Spielvogel, a country school teacher for the 'Dimboola Banner'. It cost one shilling. Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. As well as his stories he published a number of books about the history of Ballarat. Spielvogel was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. He has an association with the history of Orbost having spent a year as a teacher at Orbost.A small brown soft covered booklet of 108 pages, titled "A Gumsucker on the Tramp" in black print. On the front cover is an illustration of It contains an Australian's impression during a lengthy trip to Europe.literature spielvogel-nathan gumsucker-on-the-tramp -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Byron
... for the centenary - A history of Ballarat College 1864 - 1964. ... for the centenary - A history of Ballarat College 1864 - 1964. Example ...Old Collegian Graeme Mein was the son of W G Mein & Alma (Catbush) Mein (O/C1928); wife Margaret (Yelland) Mein (O/C1959) and brother of Russell, Phillip & Jocelyn. W Gordon Mein, former staff member (1954 - 1964), compiled a history of the college for the centenary - A history of Ballarat College 1864 - 1964. Example of ongoing old collegian support of school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians.Plain black covered book with gold lettering on spine. Book plate inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / W G Mein Esq. / 1958.... -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1905
... of the history of Ballarat Tramways... Chapter 3 of the history of Ballarat Tramways Photograph Black ...B&W photograph of the interior of the Wendouree Parade power station of ESCo, at the time of its opening. Photo shows the switchboard on the left side, with its elaborate handrail and the DC current generating equipment on the right hand side. Also shows the travelling gantry crane. The print for this photograph made from a copy negative of page 454 of the Australasian, August 19, 1905 in 1993. Print includes caption "ELECTRIC - POWER HOUSE". See Reg, Item No. 763. See Alan Bradley, draft Chapter 3 of the history of Ballarat Tramwaystrams, tramways, esco, power station, ballarat "a" power station, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Ballarat News, "Ballarat's love of trams lingers", 26/01/2000 12:00:00 AM
... , giving a brief history of the Ballarat Tramways and BTM... of the BTM, giving a brief history of the Ballarat Tramways and BTM ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat News of 26/1/2000 featuring an item on the 25th anniversary celebrations of the BTM, giving a brief history of the Ballarat Tramways and BTM. Features a photo (very old) of tram 27 crossing tram 33 at the loop."Ballarat News 26/1/2000" on rear in top right hand corner in pencil and ink.trams, tramways, btm, 25th anniversary -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Print (item) - Photograph by Percy Hartman, "Sunways" house, Ballarat, 1939
... Ballarat History... Ballarat goldfields Ballarat History ballarat ballaraat sunways ...Ballarat History"Sunways" Ballarat. Home of Mrs Thompson. 30/10/39. Overlooking Lakeballarat, ballaraat, sunways, thompson, hartmann -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Print (item) - Photograph by Percy Hartmann, Eureka Stockade, Ballarat, 1939
... Ballarat History ... Ballarat goldfields Ballarat History Ballarat History ballarat ...Ballarat History Ballarat HistoryEureka Stockade, Ballarat, 30/09/39ballarat, ballaraat, eureka, stockade, hartmann -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Slide (item) - Photograph by Herb Richmond, 1973 Ballarat 21st Begonia Festival
... Ballarat History... Ballarat goldfields Ballarat History Historic Ballarat 21st Begonia ...Ballarat HistoryHistoricballarat, 21st, begonia-festival, ballaarat -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Slide (item) - Photograph by Herb Richmond, Ballarat War Memorial date ca??
... Ballarat History... Ballarat goldfields Ballarat History History Ballarat War Memorial ...Ballarat HistoryHistoryNoneballarat, war, memorial, ballaarat -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)Film (item) - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Ballarat Unknown building - front view
... Ballarat History... Ballarat goldfields Ballarat History Ballarat Ballaarat None 35mm B ...Ballarat HistoryNoneballarat, ballaarat
