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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart, Stockbroker, Mining Shareholders Index 1857-1886, Not given
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Clear evidence is given in this document of Stoddart's business activities.The Mining Shareholders Index indicates how Stoddart became a wealthy benefactor2 pages, 8 columns per page.Nonedoctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, thomas stoddart, stockbroker, statues, mining shareholders index, benefactor, stoddart and binnie, mining exchange, occupation, miner, john garner collection, gradens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography, 2/2010
... John Garner Ballarat Botanic Gardens Statues Miner Eureka ...This summary of Thomson's life and work by Doctor John Garner is more comprehensive than other accounts. It contains information relating to his work as a miner and his character. J.R.Thomson played an important role in the nineteenth century history of Ballarat.2 pages. 1 and 1/4 printed and 1 copy.Signed p.2 JG 2/10doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, statues, miner, eureka stockade, art gallery, thomson's grave, j.r. thomson's estate., ovens diggings, redan mines, d.gillies, thomas stoddart., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Will of James R. Thomson, Dated 1886, c May, 1886
... for the purchase of Statues for the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Doctor John ...Thomson made his WIll not long before he died. The Will testifies to his wealth, generosity and strong bonds with other gentlemen in Ballarat. In particular, the purchase of statues is detailed.Importantly, the Will details Thomson's instructions and names the Trustees for the purchase of Statues for the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.4 pages of Thomson's WIll photocopied. Handwriting on grey copy.Two stamps, p.1 which read "Master in Equity Office", Melbourne. The 2nd stamp is dated 22/6/1886. p.2 Handwriting in the left hand margin.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, james r.thomson's will, statues, john noble wilson, thomas stoddart, horatio arthur sewell, thomas drummond, ballarat art gallery, ballarat club, david wilson, j.r. thomson's estate., j.r. thomson's family members., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat Star. Three Reports, May 1886, J.R.Thomson, Death, Funeral and Will, May 27, 29, 1886
... Botanical Gardens Statues Ballarat Star Miner Eureka Stockade ...The Death, Funeral and Will reported in the Ballarat Star indicate the importance and high regard in which J.R. Thomson was held as one of Ballarat's pioneers. J.R. Thomson left a generous bequest for the purchase of Statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Three photocopies of Articles from the Ballarat Star. the first photocopy is a column in length and is headed "Death of Mr J.Russell Thomson.The second contains a paragraph half way down the page about the funeral, without a heading and the third, a paragraph, 2nd half of the page about the Will; no heading.p.1 written vertically down the page in pencil, the Star, May 27 1886, p.3 written in pencil in the 1st column, The Star, p.2, May 29.doctor john garner, j.r. thomson, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, ballarat star, miner, eureka stockade., duncan gillies, ballarat art gallery., ballarat club., benefactor, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, banquet, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography by John Garner, 2/2010
... Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statues miner Ballarat Art Gallery ...J.R.Thomson was one of Ballarat's notable pioneers.J.R. Thomson left a generous bequest for the purchase of statues for the Botanical Gardens2 sheets of white paper with 1 &1/4 pages of printingIn italics, p.2 "Jg 2/10john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, miner, ballarat art gallery, eureka rising, benefactor., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, thomson -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Victor Greenhalgh 1900-1983, Famous Sculptor from Ballarat, John Garner's notes, 2009
Greenhalgh sculpted the heads of 6 Prime Ministers' heads in the Prime Ministers' Avenue, Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Victor Greenhalgh became a famous Australian sculptor whose work is highly regarded, especially in Ballarat and Victoria.1 sheet of notesNonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, victor greenhalgh, greenhalgh road., school of mines, prime ministers' avenue, prime ministers' busts, rmit scholarship., national gallery, george v statue, deakin university (mt clear) dick richards bust, centennial medal. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanical Gardens - Plaques, Location, Name and Item, c 2005
Each plaque is listed whether it is naming a sculpture, statue, lawn, tree, seat, garden, or pond. The plaques are important not only to those who are directly associated with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens but as important information available to the general public.Three pages, 21/2 of print in three columns.Noneballarat botanical gardens, plaques, location, name, item, john garner collection, garner, dr, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Queen Victoria Statue, Sturt St, Ballarat
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...john garner collection, garner, dr, queen victoria, statue, sturt st, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statues, Fencing and Fernery Reconstruction, Public Meetings, 22/09/2003, 16/9/2003
... Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statues, Fencing and Fernery ...This letter was sent to Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Committee Members, in this instance.This letter indicates that it has taken the first 21 years of the 21st century for the Fernery to be almost completed which attests to its importance as part of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.1 sheet of paper with heading and dates in bold print and Ballarat Botanical Gardens logo in green.Ballarat City Council letterhead; signed in blue biro by Ian Rossiter, Manager, Lake Wendouree and Botanical Gardens.john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, statues, fencing, fernery, reconstruction -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Two Talks by Peter Butters, Yuille's Swamp and Our Botanical Gardens
Both articles give valuable brief histories of Lake Wendouree and Ballarat Botanical Gardens.These 2 articles explain how Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens came to be highly regarded for leisure time activities, for the study of flora and fauna and the parks and gardens.The 1st article, Yuille's Swamp is 31/2 pages of print with Peter Butters name added on p.4. The 2nd article, Our Botanical Gardens, is also 31/2 pages of print with Peter Butters name added on p.4.With the 1st article "Roy and then Peter Butters Talk, Guiding Group, 24/9/97" is written in blue biro, top righthand corner. Nothing is written in longhand on the 2nd article.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, yuille's swamp, lake wendouree, black swamp, tourism, eugene von guerard, gnarr creek, ballarat water supply, gong reservoir, view point, trams, fry's mill, .mining, english birds, acclimatization society, fish, carp, cormorants, reeds in lake wendouree, acquatic sports, steam boats, george longley, marble statues, trees, fernery, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Story of Ballarat's Botanical Gardens and its Statues, From Bush to Begonias
... The Story of Ballarat's Botanical Gardens and its Statues... The Story of Ballarat's Botanical Gardens and its Statues Work ...The Story of Ballarat's Botanical Gardens and its Statues. "From Bush to Begonias". Front page.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Statuary Pavilion in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, The Thomson Statues
... The Statuary Pavilion in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens... Botanical Gardens Statues Thomson Gardens Ballarat ...The Statuary Pavilion in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, the Thomson Statues.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, thomson, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Archival, Notes from PROV 1856-1900 by John Garner, Statues and Botanical Gardens History
... Garner. John Garner Collection Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statues ...Statues and Botanical Gardens History. Archival, Notes from PROV 1856-1900 by John Garner.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, statues, history, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Three Statues by John Garner, The Extraordinary Lives of Hercules, Mercury and Leda
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Coloured photo of marble statue, Flight From Pompeii, c 1990's
To provide an image of the central marble statue in the Gardens' Statuary Pavilion, '"Flight From Pompeii".Clear image of significant central item in the Statuary Pavilion and Sculptor recorded as Giovanni Maria Benzoni. 1809-1873.Photographed marble statue. Clearly delineated in copy of photograph Heading on Photograph: Giovanni Benzoni, Italian, 1809-1873. Flight From Pompeii, 1873Possibly photocopied on paper already used. Background lettering Art Institute, Chicagojohn garner collection, garner, dr, flight from pompeii, photo, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, benzoni, statuary pavilion, benefactor -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Details of Inscriptions, Inscriptions on the base of the statue, "Flight of Pompeii"
... Statues Flight from Pompeii inscription Ballarat Botanical Gardens ...Details of inscription on base of "Flight from Pompeii" statue.john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, flight from pompeii, inscription, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Temporary Location of Statues Indoors, "Fancy Seeing You Here", Courier, Monday 22nd July, 2002
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Temporary indoor home for the Stoddart Statues. "Fancy Seeing You Here", Courier, Monday 22nd July, 2002, front page & page 2.BBG statues valued and conserved against further vandalism after 120 years outdoors.Half page coloured photograph of Statues indoors in the Robert Clark Centre, BBG., with brief caption.Picture by Lachlan Bencejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, vandalism, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, courier -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Newspaper report on Stoddart Statues, "Lock Them Away" by Andrew Eales, City Council Reporter, Courier, Wednesday 10th July 2022, Page 1 & 2
... garner dr Vandalism statues Courier Ballarat Botanical Gardens ...So many attacks on the Stoddart statues over the years. "Lock Them Away" by Andrew Eales, City Council Reporter, Courier, Wednesday 10th July 2022, page 1 & 2.Importance of the statues to the Ballarat community. and the costs involved.pp.1-2 of the Courier newspaper in colour.john garner collection, garner, dr, vandalism, statues, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Statue Vandalism, 3 newspaper articles from the Courier, October 2022
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...1. "Two Charged." pp. 1-2, April 16, 2002. 2. "Council steps up security." pp.1-2, April 18, 2002. 3. "Sentenced." pp.1-2, October 23, 2002. Statue vandalism had become a matter of serious concern3 articles in colourNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, vandalism, statues, protection, sentence, ballarat botanical gardens, council, ballarat, gardens, courier -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Newspaper - FBBG Celebration, Centenary of Stoddart Statues
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Photo of FBBG members at the Centenary in 1984. Centenary of Stoddart Statues, Courier, Friday 25th May, 1984, page 10. History of the FBBGLaminated yellow page of the Courier newspaper, May 25, 1984, p.10. left bottom corner missing.None.john garner collection, garner, dr, stoddart, statues, centenary, courier, fbbg, mayor, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Interview with George Seddon by John Garner, 24 April 2006, Gardener and Foreman at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 24 April, 2006
George Seddon, Gardener and Foreman, Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Carole Townsend, daughter of George Seddon at opening of the "Faces in the Street: Portraits of Ballarat Lives" exhibition at the Gold Museum. Courier newspaper. Also Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1954. Also snow in the gardens, November 1949 at 7.30am, matron and nursing sisters from the Ballarat Base Hospital.Firsthand account of a Gardener and Foreman of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens for 25 years, c.1952-1977.All visibleAll visiblejohn garner collection, garner, dr, seddon, gardener, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, interview, townsend, courier, newspaper, gardens, foreman, tom beaumont, keel house, quarantine, begonias, statues, ballarat city council, changes in the ballarat botanical gardens over time., queen elizabeth, mayor, 1954, snow, nurses -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Cartoon by Jeff, Gough Whitlam's Statue, 1975
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The bust of Gough Whitlam had gone missing from the Prime Ministers' Avenue, in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.The Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is unique and the Ballarat community are proud to have this commemoration of Australian Prime Ministers. In 1975, there was great concern expressed about the missing bust. Also, the Whitlam Government lost office amid a constitutional crisis in 1975.Black and white cartoon depicting the busts of two Prime ministers, William McMahon and Gough Whitlam and two Ballarat Council workers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens published in the Age? newspaper, Melbourne. Vic.In faint pencil, right hand bottom of page, 10/10/75the bust of gough whitlam, prime ministers' avenue, vandalism to statues, prime ministers' busts in the ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Curators and Benefactors, Visit to Ballarat Old Cemetery, September 2007, September, 2007
... to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Ballarat Botanical Gardens Doctor John ...A number of Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens investigated the graves of 8 notable Ballarat citizens in 2007 and found Thomas Stoddart's grave to be in a deplorable state. Plans were made by John Garner and Jenny Burrell for the restoration of Thomas Stoddart's grave and the addition of a plaque noting his significant donation of 12 Carrera marble statues to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Two pages of typing. p.2 (2 copies). Page 1 and last paragraph of p.2 scanned as one page, to avoid repetition.None.ballarat botanical gardens, doctor john garner, jenny burrell, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, graves, thomas stoddart, george longley, john lingham, thomas rooney, david ham, j.russell thomson, edward morey, ballarat old cemetery, benefactors, curators, plaque, restoration., 12 carrera marble statues., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, courier -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Deaths in the District of Ballarat, Third Schedule, Death of Thomas Stoddart 1905, 1905. Copied 22/2/2010
... Ballarat citizen. Thomas Stoddart Ballarat Botanical Gardens Doctor ...Particulars of Thomas Stoddart's death registered.The Death Certificate gives further perspective on this renowned Ballarat citizen.One page divided into sections with printed headings at the top of the page and listings down the page written in longhand. To be read horizontally.Printed, longhand, top righthand corner, Thomas Stoddart 1905. On the back of the sheet, written in longhand "Obtained 22 Feb, 2010 for FBBG, History Group. thomas stoddart, ballarat botanical gardens, doctor john garner, 10 carrera marble statues, death certificate, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, sharebroker, miner, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, stoddart -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Restored grave of city benefactor unveiled c2010, James Russell Thomson, c 2010
... Ballarat Botanical Gardens Gold Mining Benefactor Statues Eureka ...J.Russell Thomson made his fortune from gold mining and was one of Ballarat's great benefactors.While J.Russell Thomson left a generous bequest to be spent on statues in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, it is claimed that he played an active role in the events of the Eureka Stockade.A narrow wide piece of newsprint with a coloured photograph with caption, left hand side, folded and dog-eared right hand side.None. Very likely cut out of the Ballarat Courier newspaper, c2010.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, gold mining, benefactor, statues, eureka stockade, grave restoration, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, trustees, scottish miner., gardens, ballarat, thomson, courier, john garner collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - Photograph of Thomas Stoddart's Grave, Old Ballarat Cemetery, Thomas Stoddart grave, March, 2007
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Thomas Stoddart was greatly respected and remembered by Ballarat people as can be seen in the commissioning of a bust and marble tablet in his memory.Thomas Stoddart was the first great benefactor of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.1 coloured photographLabel on back, printed in blue biro, "Thomas Stoddart, Grave BOC, March 2007."john garner, doctor, thomas stoddart's grave, old ballarat cemetery, ballarat botanical gardens, benefactor, stoddart collection of classical statues, john garner collection, gardene, ballarat, stoddart -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Planting of Two New Caledonia Pine Trees and Stoddart Statues Greeting Cards, Ballarat Botanical Gardens 150th Anniversary, Courier 27/9/2007, 27/9/2007
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...Both articles were written to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Ballarat Botanical GardensThe Ballarat Botanical Gardens provide "a microcosm of the world's flora" according to the Professor de Kretser, Governor of Victoria, whereas the Stoddart statues are testament to the generous benefactors who saw to the adornment of the Gardens. A newspaper clipping with a coloured picture on each side, print on the right and left side of pages 1&2 respectively.Written in blue biro at top of p.1 Courier 27/9/2007john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat courier newspaper, 150th anninversary of the ballarat botanical gardens, governor of victoria, new caledonia pine tree, stoddart statues greeting cards, professor david de kretser, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Interview with Mr Ian Smith, Ballarat City Council Town Clerk, Subject: Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Interviewer: Doctor John Garner, 6/3/2007
Doctor Garner interviewed Ian Smith on behalf of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens oral history programme.According to Doctor Garner, Ian Smith played a significant role in the history of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and as a member of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.8 pages with bold type for names all in font 12 and one page with a coloured photograph of Mr Ian Smith. 1 copy without photograph.Some underlining of text in blue biro, pp.2,4,5, &6.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, oral history programme, mr ian smith, town clerk, ballarat city council, local government, frank rogers, tom beaumont, peter hetherington, bob whitehead, jessie scott, prime ministers' avenue, queen victoria statue, roy mosman, jack chisholm, fernery, lindsay gordon cottage, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat Botanical Gardens' Statue of Leda, A Displaced Queen, Unknown
... The Ballarat Botanical Gardens' Statue of Leda. Work ...Up to the present, Ballarat citizens have been proud to welcome members of the British Royal Family to their city.Some members of the British Royal Family visited the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the various memorials to commemorate their visits can be found today.1 white sheet of paper printed in point form.Nonedoctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, british royal family, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Statues Tour, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, FBBG Guides' Tours of Statues
... Statues Tour, Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Work on paper ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, statues