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Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE
FIRE BRIGADE MEMBERS. L-R D. DOWIE, BILL GALLOWAY, FRANK BROWN, BOB MILGATE, TOM MITCHELL, NED SPARKS, G.MORELAND, RON MCKENZIE.SEPIA PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE ATTENDING FIRE BRIGADES DEMONSTRATION IN BALLARAT 1920.local history, photography, photographs, fire brigade. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Seat dedicated to the Memory of Vivian Bullwinkel, AO, MBE, ARRC, ED, FNM
A photograph of a seat in the Ballarat Gardens in close proximity to the Prisoner of War Memorial. it is dedicated to Vivian Bullwinkel.Plaque reads - Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE, ARRC, ED, FNM Her heroism, courage and humanitarian achievements are unique Valued member of Soroptimist International Victoria Inc -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of Original Photograph, Lindsay family, of "Marybank" Grenville, 1898, 1994
FamilyLindsay family, of "Marybank" Grenville, 1898, on veranda of family townhouse at 1313 Dana St. BallaratIdentification on reverse.buninyong, lindsay family, grenville, dana st., marybank -
Public Record Office Victoria
12 December 1854
VA 466 Governor (including Lieutenant Governor 1851-1855 and Governor's Office)Eureka Stockade:Geelong Advertiser, 12 December, 1854 report on the week in Ballarat (up to Dec 1) -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
cup, crested tea cup
Small 19th century china tea cup with crest of first Bishop of Ballarat Michael O'Connor.transfer printed overglaze crest of Michael O'Connor with motto "Quis et Dei". -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
photograph
Small snapshot of the floral carpet displayed in Ballarat's Alfred Hall for the Centenary of Gold celebrations 1951.ballarat, alfred hall, centenary of gold discovery. floral carpet. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from A.G. Blake
Quarto letter to the Ballarat School of Mines from A.G. Blake requesting three months leave.ballarat school of mines, staffmember, a.g. blake, burt, cleaner -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Rebellion Lives Here, 03/04/2019
Photograph of stencil art on an external wall at the Federation University Arts Academy, Camp Street, Ballarat.eureka flag, stencil, rebellion -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Tram man's miracle escape", mid 1990's
Newspaper reports and photographs of the collision between tram No. 37 and a semitrailer carrying bailed hops at the corner of Drummond Sth and South Streets the previous day. Refer to Reg Item 4045 for further details. The article gives details of the accident, the SEC crews involved (Dave Kellett and Herb Ward), and the truck driver. Also gives details of the recovery work. See item 6313 as well. Collected by Alan Bradley from State Library - see note on Reg Item 4045.Yields information about tramway accidents in Drummond St Ballarat, during the SEC era, particularly in 1954 when a tram was in a collision with a semi trailer. The quality of the photocopy reduces significance but gives the source details.Series of three photocopies of photographs and an article that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat newspaper of 17/4/1954.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, drummond st -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph of Capping of old Crown goldmine, deSoza Park, June 1997, Capping of old Crown goldmine, deSoza Park, June 1997
HistoricColour photo, Capping of old Crown goldmine, deSoza Park, by City of Ballarat, June 1997.desoza park, crown mine -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Victoria Park, Ballarat, A Brief History, Unknown
Little has been researched or written about Victoria Park, by comparison with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.Based on the information given here, the author's conclusion is that Victoria Park is, in many ways, "the poor relation of the Botanical Gardens."2 pages of mainly short paragraphs. p.1 is blank, 2/3 of the page down.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, victoria park, george longley, city night soil, the mulloch heap, trees, 2nd world war, american servicemen., gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Tablet, A Committee to Select the Statuary
Three Ballarat notables were appointed by Mr Thomson to select the Statuary for the Botanical Gardens after his death.The tablet is significant in recording the benefactor and those responsible for the selection of the statuary. Also, the tablet testifies to the high esteem in which Mr Thomson was held.Brass tablet. Coloured photograph photocopied.Nonemr w.d. thomson, j. noble wilson, horatio arthur nevett, thomas stoddart, committee to select the statuary, statuary in the ballarat botanical gardens, benefactors, tablet., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 18/05/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of No. 25 promoting Made in Australia week during 1956.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 25 at the Victoria St terminus, carrying banners for Made in Australia Week. Tram has a sheet with an Australian flag painted onto it, with holes made for the lights on the front of the tram, and three panels that have been fixed to the side of the tram. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. Photo by Wal Jack 18-5-1956 - see also Reg Item 5347. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No.25 done up with calico posters "Made in Australia" week, Victoria St terminus 18/5/56" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T237" written in.trams, tramways, victoria st, advertisements, made in australia week, tram 25 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Catalogue package, Creativity Released, Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design, 2010, 2010
Unprinted, forme-cut black folder, triangular window, sealed with triangular sticker containing a suite of A5 (148 x 210mm) cards promoting works of University of Ballarat, Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (2 years) students. Contains 15, two-sided A5 cards, most featuring student work. Reverse of first card lists 12 graduates for 2010. Introduction by Paul Mah (co-ordinator / teacher). Teaching staff listed as Sam Harmer, Jill Hyatt, Slena Shillito, Travis Price, Ben Sanders, Anthony Woodward, Paul Mah, Alister Heighway, Peter Lambert, James Baker. Printed by Sovereign Press. Pack by Bennet-Meyer Packaging. One card features supporting sponsors Unprinted, forme-cut black folder, triangular window, sealed with triangular sticker containing a 15 A5 cards promoting student work.Promotional catalogue (pack of A5 cards) for graduating students of the University of Ballarat (TAFE), Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design. Unprinted, forme-cut black folder, triangular window, sealed with triangular sticker containing a 15 A5 cards promoting student work.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, tafe, advanced diploma, arts academy, camp street campus -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bromide of a b/w photograph, set of 2, Richard Gilbert, c1971
Yields information about the use of the trams on the Sebastopol line and their use by school children.Bromide of a black and white photograph of Ballarat trams 41 and 42 crossing at the Grey St. Loop, Albert St. Sebastopol, c1970. School children are boarding No. 41, which is inbound with the destination of Lydiard St. North. No. 42 is southbound, or outbound with a destination of Sebastopol. Richard Gilbert photo. Bromide made c1994 for possible publication, but not used, though may have been used in another publication. Print of the actual photograph added 27/1/2019 - see image i1. Richards notes that came with the photograph "Near the end of school term, students use the trams for the last few days of the closing school term. When the next terms commenced, the trams had been replaced". See image i2. Photograph has a sticker on the rear with "9" written on it and "Both these cars were transferred to Ballarat in 1956 from Geelong after that system closed. They were originally from Melbourne" and "Richard C Gilbert 1970". trams, tramways, grey st., sebastopol, albert st, crossing loop, schools, tram 41, tram 42 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Greg Triplett, Tramway signage at Lydiard St Nth terminus, 19-9-1971
Tram stop signs on a pole at the Lydiard St North terminus - comprising a "Cars Stop Here", timetable board giving first and last cars for Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays and an End of Section sign. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about tram stop signage at Lydiard St North.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, lydiard st north, tram stops, signs -
Clunes Museum
Document - PHOTOGRAPH
THELMA ANNEAR WAS AN OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE CLUNES COMMUNITY FOR MANY YEARS. DURING HER LIFETIME SHE HAD BEEN PRESIDENT OF C.W.A, GOLF CLUB, CLUNES BOWLING CLUB, MOTHERS' CLUB, INDOOR BOWLS, AND A MEMBER OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY, R.S.L WOMEN'S AUXILIARY, CLUNES SHOW AUXILIARY. SHE WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN MEALS ON WHEELS, SWIMMING CLUB, YOUTH GROUP AND WAS FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF EWING HOUSE FOR DEAF CHILDREN IN BALLARAT..1 COPY OF A COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE LATE THELMA ANNEAR .2 COPY OF OBITUARY FROM THE BALLARAT COURIER PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY JUNE 19, 1996 FOR THE LATE THELMA ANNEAR .3 COLOUR BROCHURE OF THE HEPBURN SHIRE CELEBRATION WOMEN'S DAY AND HEPBURN SHIRE WOMEN'S HONOR ROLL 7 MARCH 2006 THELMA ANNEAR APPEARS ON THE HEBPURN SHIRE WOMEN'S ROLL local history, photography, photograph -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Doug Colquhoun, May. 1969
Yields information about Ballarat's trams in the early 1970's and the street scape around Lake Wendouree.Black and white print of Ballarat 35, northbound in Drummond St North (check on this ). Tram has the destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth" and SEC roof advertisement "Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen. Two copies. Photo by Doug Colquhoun, 5/1969. Note the conductor standing on the footstep on the wrong side (for traffic operation) of the tram - could have been a posed photograph. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1 "SEC Ballarat / 39 /Sturt St East / 5/1969 3743 / D.A. Colquhoun" and "75" in the top right hand corner. Copy 2 "DAC" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, conductors, drummond st nth, tram 39 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Decal designs for machinery, ZILLES COLLECTION: Decal stencils for parts of a cutting machine
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Stencil has sections relating to various parts and functions of a cutting machine. These labels / decals would be placed at appropriate parts for the safe operation of the machine.Frosted sheet with black labelled sectionszilles printers, ballarat, machine, labels, decals, cutter height, choke, cutter, park brake, transmission, throttle, turn right, turn left -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Daily Mail War Pictures, Helping an Ambulance Through the Mud, c1917
Ernest William Dark was born at Ballarat East. Before his enlistment on 10 April 1915, aged 19, Dark was a boot salesman. His next of kin on the enlistment papers was his mother Sarah Dark of 40 Bridge Street, Ballarat East. Ernest Dark was a very early World War One enlistment with the regimental number of 19A. He was a member of the 6th Field Ambulance. Black and white photograph of soldiers pushing an ambulance through the mud during World War One. The scene is most probably in France. Verso: "Dear Miss Holmes, I am sending this P.C. to thank you for a pair of sox which I received from the red cross, (sic) with a note inside on which was your your name and address. My unit, the 6th Aus. Field Ambulance, had received quite a lot of red cross goods from the Ballarat district, and I am writing to let you know how much the boys appreciate them. Please accept my best thanks. Yours sincerely. Pte E.W. Darkchatham, chatham family collection, ernest dark, dark, world war one, world war i. world war 1, ambulance -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - BTPS Vintage tramway, mid 1990's?
Large button badge, featuring a photo image of No. 14 in the centre of the badge. Has a spring pin on the back. Made by Perfection plate, same image on Reg Item No. 3454. Has words "Ballarat Vintage Tramway" and "Ballarat Victoria" around the edge of the badge.tramways, trams, btm, sales, badges, ballarat vintage tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
Has strong association with the event of the official opening of the BTPS in 1975 and the people who spoke at that event.Black and white photograph of the opening ceremony of the Ballarat Tramway Museum's Ballarat Vintage Tramway on 1st Feb 1975. Either the Mayor, Sir Arthur Nicholson or Mr Charles Trethowan SEC Chairman speaking. Also on stage Maurie Calnin and Clyde Croft.tramways, trams, opening, btps, ballarat vintage tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Mar. 1939
Yields information about Ballarat 's 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival and its appearance and its use and publicity.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph featuring the 1939 Floral Tram, Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival in Sturt St, note the four SEC hostesses standing in the doorways. See image i2 for rear of photograph.trams, tramways, floral tram, decorated trams, sturt st, tram 29 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 14/02/1944 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Drummond St Sth and Ballarat trams during the mid 1940's.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Ballarat No. 26 north bound in Wendouree Parade, nearing St Aidans Drive, with Fairly land in the background. Photo by Wal Jack 14-2-1944. See image i2 for rear of photograph.In ink on rear "No. 26, 14-2-44" and "W. Jack stamp " in bottom left hand corner with "Copyright" crossed out - may not be a Wal Jack photo.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
Yields information about the Mt Pleasant route and Main St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 30 outbound to Mt Pleasant in Main St Ballarat, Humffray St. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 30 Bridge and Main"trams, tramways, main st, mt pleasant, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Set of 8 colour 35mm slides of Ballarat Trams May 1971, Noel J Simons, 24/5/1971
Shows a sample of photographs taken about 3 months before the Ballarat Tramway system commenced to close.Yields information about various Ballarat Trams and the streetscape at the time prior to closure in August and September 1971Set of 8 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 24/5/1971 1172.1 - Tram 27 in Wendouree Parade, near Barrett Ave., with destination of Victoria St., passing a tram stop, with a seat and "Warning Oncoming Trams" sign mounted on the pole. Tram has a Twin Lakes advertisement on the front dash and a unknown roof advertisement. See also Reg. Item No. 1174.3 for a later photograph. 1172.2 - No. 32 entering Bridge St. from Sturt St. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has Woolworths and Dickins stores in the background, and many motor vehicles. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant 1172.3 - No. 13 in bound along Sturt St. West, near Alfred St. looking west along Sturt St. West. Has destination of Mt. Pleasant. 1172.4 - as for 1172.3, but closer up. 1172.5 - No. 17 west bound along Sturt St. passing the Town Hall, with Myers and Queen Victoria's statue in the background. Taken from the north side of Sturt St. through the median strip. 1172.6 - No. 13 at the City terminus, on the south side of Sturt St. with the National Mutual and other buildings up to the Town Hall in the background, including the fountain and the city terminus shelter. 1172.7 - Bogie tram at the city terminus, on the south side of Sturt St. looking from the central median strip, westwards. Has Town Hall in background along with other buildings. 1172. 8 - as above but with Scrubber car behind a bogie tram. Shows fountain and ESCo control box by a pole.wendouree parade, •tram stops, •bridge st, •sturt st. west, •murray st., •sturt st, •town hall, •scrubber tram, tram 27, tram 32, tran 13, tram 17, ballarat, tramways, trams -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Crouch, Richard Armstrong (1868-1949), Benefactor, Soldier and Politician
Richard Armstrong Crouch is remembered for initiating the Avenue of Prime Ministers' busts in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and as a politician.R.A. Crouch was known for his gifts to Ballarat institutions and sporting clubs and as a politician.2 pages with a photograph of R.A.Crouch top right hand corner.Australian National University Logo and Melbourne University Press Logo at end of article.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat fine art gallery, benefactor, prime ministers' avenue, war service, politician, barrister and solicitor, protectionist, writer., crouch, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Lilian Butler, No. 39 and D3 671 at Brown's Waterhole Park Lismore, c1972
Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 39 at Lismore after being placed there.Set of two Colour 27 x 27 mm slides in Agfachrome blue and white plastic mounts of Ballarat tram No. 39 and D3 671 at Brown's Waterhole Park Lismore c1972. Note: The locomotive is showing remaining at the park during 2009 - see vicsig.net accessed 15-9-2016 Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. See also Reg Item 6605 for another set of photographs after the tram has had a shelter built over it.ballarat, tramways, trams, preserved trams, lismore, railway locomotives, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, Harvey Studios, 19/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat tram system and the people involved.Set of three black and white photographs of tram 40 entering the depot area on the night of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system - 19/9/1971. Taken by N. L. Harvey & Son. 1864i1 - Front of 40 with Lew Walker at controls and two others (? and ?) alongside. 1864i2 - 40 about to break streamers at the depot gate with families of employees alongside. 1864i3 - After entering the depot area and breaking the streamers. For other photographs of the event see Reg Item 6425 and 6426.trams, tramways, ballarat, closure, depot, last tram, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, 29/10/1962 12:00:00 AM
Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC tram No. 40 in Barkly St., Ballarat, Mt. Pleasant line. Side on view of the tram going up a slight hill, looking across a vacant block of land. Photo taken 29-10-1962. Ron Fluck collection. Has "Eureka Roofing Tiles" and SEC "Electricity Best for Cooking" advertisements on the roof of the tram. High Res scan of negative added 17/1/2019.tramways, trams, mt pleasant, barkly st., ballarat, 40, tram 40