The Alexandra Babies Home operated between 1909 and 1974.Black and white image of Alexandra Babies' Home. alexandra babies' home, ballarat east, scott parade, architecture

"Centenary of Fnrst Mass at Ballarat Friday last marked the centenary of the arrival of the first priest and the celebration of the first Mass in Ballarat. The Rev. Patrick Dunne reached the diggings on October 17, and on Sunday, October 19, 1851, in a bark hut near Brown Hill, he celebrated Mass. Worshippers had to kneel on quartz gravel. The weather had been the worst experienced in Victoria for a number of years, and most of the creeks between Melbourne and Ballarat were flowing torrents, but Father Dunne (who came from the Coburg mission), carrying the barest necessities and the sacred vestments, set out for Ballarat on horseback. He had to ford and swim his horse across the creeks. When most of his congregation left for the Castlemaine diggings Father Dunne returned to Melbourne. In August, 1852, Rev. Matthew Downing became Ballarat's first resident priest. He built a large wooden structure with a canvas roof which served as a church, but later erected at the Gravel Pits the first permanent church. This church was the largest of any house of worship on any goldfield in the colony. It cost £ 100, contributed solely by Father Downing and his flock. Soon after he got the authorities to survey a large piece of land at the back of the township as a burial ground and procured a grant of £500 for fencing it. A grant of £250 was also obtained for the improvement of the chapel and fittings of a school, where Michael Campion Carey opened the first school. Rev. Patrick Smyth succeeded Father Downing, who was followed by Rev. P. Madden, who in 1857 began to plan the erection of St. Patrick's Church. The foundation stone of this was laid by Bishop Goold on February 12, 1858, and the church was opened for the first time on November 8, 1863." (Melbourne Advocate 25 October 1951)Two colour photographs showing the St Alipius' Catholic Church flag - a blue cross and border on white. st alipius, church, ballarat east, flag

Four panoramas showing Hill Street Bridge, Yarrowee Creek, and Sunnyside Mill.yarrowee creek, hill street bridge, sunnyside mill, ballarat woollen mill

Colour photograph of a double storey brick building. former ballarat east library

Colour photograph of a stained glass window on a double storey brick building. former ballarat east library, stained glass window, architecure

Colour photograph of a stained glass window on a double storey brick building. former ballarat east library, stained glass window, ballarat public library jubilee, architecture

Colour photographs of a house at 77 Magpie Street, opposite the Ballarat Observatory. The house was demolished not long after the photographs were taken.magpie street, ballarat east, architecture

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Typed below photograph, "Wesleyan Methodist Church, Ringwood East, 1887". Written on backing sheet, "Wesleyan Methodist Church, Ringwood East, 1887. Later removed to Croydon".

Ballarat Teachers’ College commenced at Dana Street State School (No. 33). Sixty one students enrolled, and the staff consisted of Mr W.H. Ellwood, Miss A. Bouchier, Mr A.B. Jones. (The Flag, Nov 1997; The Flag, Nov 1996; BTC Handbook 1965) Ballarat Teachers’ College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, where it remained until its temporary closure in December 1931 during the Great Depression. Miss P.A. Hamono joined the staff. During 1927 the college numbers were augmented by 26 Manual Arts students, who had formerly received their training at Ballarat High School. Manual Arts students continued until 1930 when, on grounds of economy of economy, their training was concentrated at Melbourne Teachers’ College. (The Flag, Nov 1996; BTC Handbook 1965)Black and white photograph mounted on grey card. Depicts the Ballarat Teachers' College on the steps of their building (former Ballarat east Town Hall). Possibly taken during a visit of the Bendigo Teachers' College to Ballarat (See crossed flags at back)ballarat teachers college, margery brady, margery lawrey, ballarat east town hall

Scanned on 30th January, 2008 from Ida Oke's albums. Ida lives in East Ringwood and also contributed to the East Ringwood Recollections book. Wife of Bob (Robert William) Oke. Both Ida and Bob were heavily involved in the Scout movement, as were Bob's parents - Corrie and Ruby (Guides) Oke, who both lived in Old Lilydale Road, East Ringwood.

Coloured photo of the old Railway Station at East Ringwood taken from north side.

The first ten years of Ringwood East Ladies' Probus Club Inc 1995-2005

Looking East along Maroondah Highway, near the corner of Oban Road in December 1999

Parent Record for Archive collection of photographs and documents relating to East Ringwood Football Club

Black and white photograph of a Slovenian picnic ladies sack race at Wandin East in 1962.slovenian picnic, wandin east, competition, 1962

Time line of development of East Burwood Reserve 1925 - 1992. Page 41 of a report.Time line of development of East Burwood Reserveeast burwood reserve, sports grounds, basketball stadium, east burwood, velodrome, cycling club, east burwood sporting club inc.

Coloured photo of East side of former Municipal Chambers of 360 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.municipal chambers, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading, whitehorse road, nunawading, no.360

Coloured photo of East side of former Municipal Chambers at 360 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.municipal chambers, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading, whitehorse road, nunawading, no. 360

Black and White Photo of East Burwood State School, Corner Highbury and Blackburn Roads.east burwood state school, schools