The booklet comprises of a series of papers published in the Ballarat Star, with some revisions. The Administrative Council hoped the publication would increase interest in Technical Education, especially the Art of Mining. He would also hope the public would recognise the Ballarat School of Mines as an institution adapted to supply technical education. The Ballarat School of Mines Council listed at the front of the book includes: Redmond Barry (President and Trustee), Judge Rogers (Vice-President), Somerville Livingstone Learmonth (Trustee), Rivett Henry Bland (Trustee), Charles Gavan Duffy, John A. MacPherson (MLA), William McLellan (MLA), Duncan Gillies (MLA), F. McCoy (University of Melbourne), John I. Bleasdale, W.H. Barnard, James M. Bickett, Henry Richards Caselli, P. Chauncy, J.M. Davey, Joseph Flude, R.F. Hudson, Robert Lewis, James Oddie, Robert M. Serjeant, J. F. Usher, John Walker, J. Williamson, Mayor of the City of Ballaarat, chairman (for the time being) of each of the seven Mining Boards of Victoria. The President of Examiners was Judge Rogers, and the Honorary Auditor was Richard Ford.Stapled, brown soft covered booklet of 48 pages. Section I outlines the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, the buildings and land used by the school, describes in detail the former Ballarat Circuit Court and describes the lecture rooms. Section II describes the Ballarat School of Mines Museum, including a description of exhibits. Section III describes the lecture hall, and the apartments on either side of the hall, including the office of the registrar W.H. Barnard, mathematical classroom, chemical laboratory, and metallurgical laboratory. Section IV outlines the subjects offered by the Ballarat School of Mines, including Mathematics taught by John Victor of Grenville College, who had been educated at Trinity College Dublin. Mining and Land Surveying was taught by C.W. Thomas. Mr Croll taught mechanical drawing, followed by Jonathan Robinson of the Union Foundry, and finally S. Keast. It then lists some text books used in the school. Section V mentions the School Council, lack of funds, future directions, mining laboratory. Vi- Describes the land and out buildings, and the proposed building for metal and wood turning, brass foundry, blacksmith, working engine, etc. This section describes some large donations to the school - 50 pounds from the Misses Meglin of Melbourne, 10 pounds 10 shillings to the 'Pyrites fund' by the Walhalla and Long Tunnel Companies in Gippsland. Section VII covers the teaching of chemistry by Joseph Flude. Section VIII outlines the metallurgy classes and the process of assaying. Section IX covers telegraphy taught by Mr Bechervaise Section X describes the examination process at the Ballarat School of Mines. Examiners in mathematics were G.J. Russell (Buninyong) and John Lynch (Smythesdale), mining and land surveying John Lynch and P.C. Fitzpatrick (Ballarat), Principles and Practice of Mining R.M. Serjeant (Band and Albion Consols), Mechanical Engineering John Lewis (New North Company Clunes, Mineralogy and Geology G.H. F. Ulrich, Assayign and Chemistry J. Cosmo Newberry, and Telegraphy R.L.J. Ellery (government astronomer) and Sam W. Macgowan. Underground managers and captains in quart mining was examined by Henry Rosales (Walhalla Company), and alluvial mines by Messrs Bockett, Kent, Martin and Mitchell. Engineers and Engine driving was examined by W.H. Keast,Peter Matthews, Jonathan Robinson and J.M. Troup. Section XI - Covers Annual reports of the school, and honorary correspondents of the school including: John Day (Geelong); R. Evan Day (London); W.W. Evans, M.J.C.E. of New York; J.Y. Fishburne, M.B. of Ararat; Felice Giordano, Inspector of Mines, Italy; Julius Von Haast, Ph. D.F.R.S., Government Geologist of Canterbury; James Hector, M.D., F.R.S., Government Geologist of Wellington, New Zealand, W.F. Hopkins (Grant); Charles A. La Trobe, C.E. (Engineer-in-Chief International Railway Plant, London); Archibald Liversidge, F.G.S. (Professor of Mineralogy and Reader in geology at Sydney University; J.J. Macgregor, M.D. (Creswick); J.T. McKenna (1st class of SMB underground management - Northern Territory); Henry Rosales, M.E. and M. (Walhalla); Harrie Wood (SMB founder and Under-secretary for Mines, Sydney); John Walthew (Stockport, England) .2) Signed 'E.J. 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Form prepared for those students who have obtained their Diploma. Provision made for name of Student, course they studied, signatures of Principal, Registrar, President and Vice President of the Council. States that they have been admitted as an Associate of the School of Mines and Industries, Ballaarat.Certificate on thick paper with deckled edges. Black printing.Badge of the School of Mines diploma, associate of the school of mines and industries

52 page booklet, Includes chapters of meteorological instruments, theory of mine ventilation, third law of mine ventilation, extraction of cube root. mines, ventilation, meteorological instruments, cube root, extraction

The medal was won by Allan Bernaldo who studied Art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. The President of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1916 was William Henry Middleton.Gold (15ct) round medal with a shield shape in the centre, and a gold jump link on the top, housed in it's original blue box. It is the Ballarat School of Mine's President's Medal for most meritorious art student and was awarded to Allan Bernaldo. The medal is housed in its original blue velvet box with the following stamped in gold in the inside lining "H.F. Hutton & Co. The jewellers. Ballarat."Hand engraved into the medal: Front:"School of Mines & Industries Ballarat. President's medal 1916 W.H. Middleton" Verso: "Most meritorious student Art School won by Allan Bernaldo". "Hutton & Co 15 ct"ballarat school of mines, allan bernaldo, bernaldo, ballarat technical art school, middleton, numismatics, award, medal

The model mine was assoicated with the earliest days of the Ballarat School of Mines, and provided hands on practical experiences.Black and white photograph of the watervilled remains of the Ballarat School of Mines Model Mine Shaft, which was uncovered in August 1980.ballarat school of mines, model mine, battery, mine shaft, mining laboratory

The Ballarat School of Mines circulated their annual reports to a number of collecting organisations.Foolscap correspondence to the Ballarat School of Mines, on letterhead from the Australian Museum. The majority of the letter is printed, with dtaes, signature and recipient handwritten. "The Australian Museum Sydney Oct 31st 1898 Sir I a instructed by the Trustees of the Australian Museum to acknowledge the receipt of the Publications named on the following page [Annual reports for 1896 and 1897], which you have been pleased to present to them and I am further directed to convey to you the expression of their grateful acknowledgement and best thanks for the same. I have the honor to be Sir Your most Obedient Servant S. Sinclair Secretary & Librarian. To The Secretary School of Mines Ballarat"ballarat school of mines, australian museum, s. sinclair, sinclair, annual report, mythical, myth, folklore

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first School of Mines in AustraliaColour photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines campusballarat school of mines

The Ballarat Technical Art School was part of the Ballarat School of Mines. In 1915 the Principal of the Ballarat Technical Art School was Harold Herbert.Rough Correspondence in blue pen on white paper (now cream) to Hilda Wardle from Ballarat School of Mines, 1915. SMB 2.8.1915 Miss Hilda Wardle Technical School, Daylesford Dear Madam, I have pleasure in informing you that at the meeting of the Council of the school of Mines held on Friday last, you were appointed a full time day teacher at the Technical Art School, Ballarat, at a salary to be paid at the rate of 100 pounds per annum. You are requested to report for duty as soon as possible. Yours faithfully L St G P Austin Registrarballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, wardle, hilda wardle, l st g p austin, lancelot austin, lancelot george piercy austin, ballarat school of mines, harold herbert, herbert, appointment, staff, daylesford technical school

The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870. The first enrolments took place in 1871 making this group of documents historically important.Paper documents relating to the advice being sought by the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute from Ballarat School of Mines in relation to starting a School of Mines at Bendigo. .8) Correspondence to the Ballarat School of Mines from Joseph Phillips of the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. The letter seeks advice on setting up a School of Mines in Bendigo. The correspondence was dated 01 January 1871, was signed by Joseph Phillips, and was answered on 04 January 1871. .14) Ballarat School of Mines Council Agenda, 20 January 1871. Signed by James Baker, secretary. .18) Letter from R.M. Serjeant to the Ballarat School of Mines dated 09 January 1871. .22) Letter from prospective student A. Ansaldi regarding starting at the Ballarat School of Mines. .24) Letter from prospective student James Hore regarding starting at the Ballarat School of Mines. .26) Memorandum during the Mechanics' Institute Sandhurst requesting information concerning teachers. Dated 25 April 1871. .27) Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute & Free Library requesting information from the Ballarat School of Mines in relation to numbers of pupils, number of paid staff, number of honorary staff, salary of head master and whether the school was a success. It is dated 19 April 1871 and is signed by Joseph Phillips. .35) My dear sir If it will suit youor convenience I take the liberty of appointing Friday the 2nd of June for my lecture on Geology at the School of Mines. You expressed a wish to assist me in any diagrams that it might be possible to obtain. In am very anxious to have a large map of the solar system. One that might be clearly seen from any part of the Hall. It will be of great importance to my lecture. [ ? ] diagrams I will find it necessary to prepare myself. I am most faithfully H. B. de la Poer Wall R.W. Newman Esqr Vice President PS as the whole of my lecture depends on the hearing the early part it might be well to put in the Advt at 8.00 punctually. In announcing my name it might be well to put ex-Fellow of the Royal Geological Society. Asking your pardon for these suggestions. Sebastopol June 14th 1871 Gentlemen, I am desirous of joining the classes of Surveying, drawing, &c in your valuable Institution.i am 16 years of age, and been through the 1st first book of Euclid, Decimals &c. Trusting to meet with your approbation. I am gentlemen, Yours obedietly A. Ansaldi To the Administrative Council School of Mines Ballarat Darling Streetl Ballarat July 1871 To the secretary of the School of Mines Ballarat. Sir, I called on Monday but you were not present but I saw Mr Phillips and he informed me that I might commence at once, and that my nomination &c might be going on in the mean time. If there be any objection to my joining the classroom Monday night, will you be good enough to let me know. Yours &c John Hore. Sandhurst April 25 1871 To The secretary School of Mines, Ballarat, Please let me know what subjects your paid instructor teachersl JP By Jas Philipsballarat school of mines, bendigo school of mines, sandhurst school of mines, sandhurst mechanics' institute, bendigo, sandhurst, joseph phillips, phillips, hore, john hore, james phillips, ansaldi, ballarat school of mines establishment, robert borugh smyth, robert m. sergeant, james baker, de la poer wall, warrington rogers, h.b. de la poer wall, r.w. newman, lecture, royal geological society, a. ansaldi, mechanics' institute sandhurst, r.m. sergeant

Letter from Douglas Scott to the Ballarat School of Mines concerning safe delivery of certificates. Correspondence on New Rietfontontein Estate Gold Mines Limited letterhead to the Ballarat School of Mines.new rietfontontein estate gold mines limited, letterhead, douglas scott, frederick martell, the rand, alumni, transvaal, south africa, rietfontein

The Stawell School of Mines was established in 1890.Former Stawell School of Mines stawell school of mines, schools of mines

School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten Letter from S. Radcliff Bairnsdale District School of Mines to F. J Martell Ballarat School of Minesf j martell, s. radcliff, bairnsdale school of mines, school of mines ballarat

Standard issue item used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A discoloured booklet written in Vietnamese and English describing the mines & booby traps used by the Viet Cong. Front cover yellowed cardboard with shield with sword. Star on wings over anchor.booby traps, mines, viet cong, australian army

School of Mines Ballarat was a predecessor of Federation University. .1 Letter from N.A. Crouch Accountant at M.B. Ltd to School of Mines Ballarat regarding employees who have completed their 2nd term studies asking for subjects taken and fees paid. .2 A letter from R. Clelland to Ballarat School of Mines asking to see a book on machine design and outlining some issues experienced.school of mines ballarat, m.b john ltd., n.a. crouch, f.e. ferguson, correspondence

Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Two plans showing the Ballarat School of Mines Old chemistry Building and the Ballarat Technical Art School Building. It also shows the location of the Ballarat School of Mines Model Mine, Battery House, etc.ballarat school of mines, model mine, battery, old chemistry building, ballarat technical art school, laboratory, plan, architectural plans

Janet Copland is the granddaughter of former Ballarat School of Mines principal Maurice Copland.Janet Copland and the Ballarat School of Mines Honour Book in Founders Room in the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.. janet copland, world war one honour roll, world war one honor book, ballarat school of mines, founders room, maurice copland

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first of its type in Australia. The Albert Street frontage was the 'working end' of the campus with the mining laboratory, gauge tower and caretakers cottage. All the structures in the foreground have been demolished to make way for the Flecknoe Building and the M.B. John Building. Harry Brew, the well known Ballarat School of Mines caretaker, lived in the small weatherboard building to the right of the photograph. He was appointed to the staff at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1936.Printed copy of an architectural plan for the Ballarat School of Mines Gauge Tower as printed in the 1879 Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report.henry caselli, henry richards caselli, architectural plan, ballarat school of mines, gauge tower

The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870 and was the first school of mines in Australia. A notice relating to examinations to be held at the Ballarat School of Mines in January 1874. ballarat school of mines, barnard, william henry barnard, examinations, captain of shift, undergrand managers, engineers, engine-drivers, exams, donald mcgregor

From the Ballarat School of Mines.Copper Specimens from Moonta and Wollaroo Minesrocks, copper specimens from moonta and wollaroo mines, moonta, wollaroo