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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The First Curator, George LONGLEY'S Achievements Revisited by Stephanie de Boer, Wellingtonia Summer 2018-19 edition
George LONGLEY'S Achievements Revisited, Remembering Our Garden's Founder, by Stephanie de Boer, Wellingtonia Summer 2018-19 edition.This is a thumbnail sketch of the first curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and his great contribution towards this Ballarat landmark and horticulture in Ballarat.One sheet of white paper with blue surround and a black and white photograph of George Longley in the top righthand corner.Nonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, longley, wellingtonia, founder, curator, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, george longley, ballarat horticultural society, baron von mueller. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Curator's Monthly Reports, George Longley's Reports x3 to Ballarat City Council, 1871
George Longley's Reports to the Mayor and Members of the Ballarat City Council, 17 January, 14 February and 12 April 1871. Description of work carried out at the Botanic Gardens.These Reports give a clear and detailed idea of the hard and varied work of the Curator at this time.2 pages of reports typed from longhand transcription from records held at PROV. None.john garner collection, garner, dr, longley, curator, city council, 1871, ballarat botanical gardens, bal, larat, gardens, mayor, prov., sydney botanic gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat City Council Correspondence Outgoing, Queries Relating to Sculptures and Plaques in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1979-1997
Ballarat City Council Correspondence Outgoing 1979-1997 from H.G. Wright, Assistant Town Clerk and I.C.Smith, acting CEO.The care with which queries from the general public were answered indicates the value placed on the statues by the Ballarat City Council and the need for repairs and acknowledgement of work done in the form of plaques.two pages. p.2 contains three lines. Transcription of John Garner's notes taken from Ballarat City Council correspondence, printed 20/1/ 2009None.ballarat city council correspondence outgoing. statues, fraser bust, thomas edward rooney, gough whitlam bust, plaques in the ballarat botanical gardens., restoration of statues in the gardens., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart 1828-1905, A Short Biography by Jennifer Burrell, 22/3/2010
A reasonably detailed account of Thomas Stoddart's life as of March, 2010.Thomas Stoddart was a generous benefactor who played a major role in "aesthetically enhancing [Ballarat's] colonial society."5 pages with black and white photos on pp.1,2,4 and photograph of new Stoddart plaque, p.5.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, thomas stoddart, stockbroker, miner, t.m.antcliffe, mining exchange, stoddart and binnie, ballarat art gallery, sporting clubs, ballarat philharmonic society, statues, james russell thomson, grave restoration, jennifer burrell -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Thomas Stoddart, Stockbroker, Mining Shareholders Index 1857-1886, Not given
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 - The Grave of J.Russell Thomson, Box 67, August 1891, The Request of the Trustees of Mr J.R.Thomson's Estate, 2010
J.Russell Thomson left a bequest which provided for six marble statues and the Pavilion in the Ballarat Botanical GardensJ.R.Thomson was a generous benefactor whose contributions remain a valuable part of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens today.One page and a half of transcription from Council of Ballarat records, Box 67.Comments printed in italics, p.2.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, j russell thomson, marble statues, statuary pavilion, benefactor, grave, trustees, j.r. thomson's estate., ballarat council -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography, 2/2010
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 - James Russell Thomson 1818-1886, A Short Biography by John Garner, 2/2010
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 - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949, War Service Records, 3/1915 - 4/1916
R.A.Crouch is remembered in Ballarat for his Ballarat Fine Art Gallery bequests and initiating the Avenue of Sculptures of Australian Prime Ministers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Richard Armstrong Crouch is a significant figure in Ballarat's history having started the Prime Minister's Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens which has become a famous landmark in the city.6 pages of photocopies, grey in colour, with ring folder holes, left hand side of each page.P.5 4 lines of notes in blue biro written by John Garner concerning dates of Crouch's War Records. john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers' avenue, bequests, ballarat fine art gallery, war service, barrister and solicitor, protectionist, labor party, philanthropist, benefactor., politics, central gardens, john garner collection, crouch, gradens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Richard Armstrong Crouch. 1868-1949, Notes on his life by John Garner
Richard Armstrong Crouch initiated the Avenue of Sculptures of Australian Prime Ministers in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. R.A.Crouch is mainly remembered for initiating the Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. 1 white sheet of paper; half a page of print. (3 copies)Nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, avenue of australian prime ministers, benefactor, ballarat fine art gallery bequest, politician, labor party, barrister and solicitor, protectionist, war record., lt colonel, richard armstrong crouch, crouch, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
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 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Guide to the Prime Ministers Avenue Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Waugh, Peter - The Prime Ministers, Unknown C1995
The booklet gives a short biographical sketch of each of the first 25 Prime Minister and other contributors to the Prime Minister Avenue.The Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens attracts many visitors as these people have played an important role in shaping Australia. 17 pages of a bookletp.5 John Garner has brief notes against some Prime Minister's namesjohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers, r.a crouch, author, peter waugh, ken palmer, peter nicholson, vic greenhalgh, wallace anderson, edmund barton to paul keating, prime ministers' avenue, the prime ministers' busts in the ballarat botanical gardens, sculptors, greenhalgh, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
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 - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888, A Thumbnail Sketch of His Life and Work, Unknown
Claxton was recognized by his contemporaries as being largely responsible for the development of Lake Wendouree and the GardensThe Claxton Memorial was erected in 1890 by public subscription to acknowledge Claxton's work in the development of Lake Wendouree and the Gardens. 1 page, 1/3 of print.(5 copies)None.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, frederick moses claxton, philanthropist, claxton memorial fountain, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Claxton Memorial, Commentary for Video, Unknown
The Commentary includes new information about the restoration of the Claxton Monument, the cause of Claxton's death and a newspaper report of Claxton's death. Ballarat Star, March 14th, 1888.Claxton was responsible for the development of Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.5 pages. 41/4 pages of print.At the top of p.1 is written Press Release in biro.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, restoration of the claxton memorial, lake wendouree, english cholera, public subscription, mayor of ballarat, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Obituary for Councillor F.M. Claxton 4th August 1888, Mayoral Report Book, 1888. Mayor W. Collard Smith, 4th August 1888
Mayor W.Collard Smith records a brief obituary to F.M.Claxton in his report.The Obituary is evidence of the esteem in which Claxton was held in the "Municipal life" of Ballarat.one page, half of it printed.The word Obituary is highlighted in green texta and at the bottom of the page in blue biro is written john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, claxton memorial fountain, lake wendouree, obituary, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888. Research by R.D. Mosman 25/5/95, Mayor's Report, 1890, Mayor's Report, 1890. Transcribed longhand by R.D. Mosman. 25/5/1995
The Mayor's report1890, confirms that the Claxton Memorial was erected by public subscription during William Little's term as Mayor.F.M. Claxton was instrumental in the development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.One page of printed transcriptionIn biro under "Mosman", 25.5.1995. Printed logo, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, top centre of page.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, fernery, frederick moses claxton, mayor's report, claxton memorial, lake wendouree., claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
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
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Trees, Flowers and Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Chisholm, J.A. 1977, 1977
This summary gives detailed information of the trees, flowers and gardens in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 1977.Details given not only of location of flora but historical details of why the trees, flowers and gardens were planted.2 pages of grey photocopy with information typed in point form indicated by asterisks. The last line of the last point, p.1. has been cut off.None.doctor, trees, flowers, gardens, j.a.chisolm, 1977, location of flora, john garner collection, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Delavay's Oak, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 2014, May, 2011 and June 2014
There is a short biography in point form of Pere Jean Delavay after whom the oak tree is named, a description of the tree and a brief history of how it came to be in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Delavay's Oak is a rare tree planted in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens to celebrate the centenary of the Sisters of St John Of God Hospital in Ballarat.2 pages of typed information.Nonedoctor, ballarat botanical gardens, oak trees, delavay's oak, quercus delevayi, pere jean devalay, yunnan china, 1995, sisters of st john of god, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Wollemi Pine, Some selected facts, Unknown
The Wollemi Pine is an iconic tree found in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.The Wollemi Pine was thought to be extinct until 1994. It is the world's oldest and rarest tree species belonging to a 200 million year old plant.One sheet of paper with information in point form in a box.None.doctor, ballarat botanic gardens, wollemi pine, sydney botanic gardens, 1994, iconic trees., wollemia noblis., david noble, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Loss of a 117 year old Weeping Elm in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, City of Ballarat Community Magazine, September, 2007, September, 2007
Age and decay caused the loss of the Scotch Weeping Elm which was listed on the National Trust (Vic) Significant Tree Register.This large Scotch Weeping Elm was one of the oldest trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.1 sheet of white paper printed on both sides with headings in green and coloured photographs. The sheet p.29 is torn out down the left hand side.nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, scotch weeping elm, ulmus glabra 'horizontalis'. national trust (vic) significant tree register, gall formations, imbalanced canopy, ballarat woodworkers guild, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Letter to Mr Ford from Doctor Ferdinand von Mueller 28/7/71, Topping the Blue Gum Tree, 28/7/71
This letter was written by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Melbourne Botanic Gardens to Mr Ford, Ballarat Town Clerk and is evidence of the advisory role von Mueller played, especially in the 1880's, in terms of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Doctor von Mueller was a valuable contributor to the development and planning of Ballarat Public Gardens. He visited Ballarat regularly and was also examiner for the Botany course at the Ballarat School of Mines.Photocopy of the original yellowed letter on two white sheetsPhotocopied letter written longhand in black ink. Left hand side in faint handwriting underlined, "Dr. Mueller, Topping the gum tree, 28/7/71".john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, melbourne botanic gardens, baron ferdinand von mueller, doctor von mueller, doctor mueller, mr ford town clerk, blue gum trees, botany course school of mines, george longley, benevolent home gardens, director melbourne botanic gardens, victorian government botanist., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - "Hello Wolly". The Wollemi Pine, Brisbane Botanics, Ancient Plants Edition, December, 2006, December 2006
There is a Wollemi Pine in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.The Wollemi Pine is a survivor from dinosaur times and is much prized today. It was discovered in 1994 by David Noble in the Blue Mountains.Page 1 of Brisbane Botanics periodical, black print on white paper.None.john garner, doctor, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, brisbane city botanical gardens, brisbane botanics, wollemi pine, wollemia nobilis, dick date., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Pere Jean Marie Delavay and Delavay's Oak, Position in Botanical History, 1999-2011
Adrien Franchet praised Delevay's collections and published Plantae Delavayanae in 1889-1890.Delavay's Oak can be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens today. Background is given here about the explorer who the tree is named after.Half a white sheet of paper torn across the bottom, printed with blue subject headings, notably "The French Missionaries" at end of the page.None.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, plantae delavayanae, adrien franchet, pere jean marie delavay, delavay's oak, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, china, 1895, yunnan province., ballarat botanical gardens, botanist, priest, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Druids Oak 1870, A Poem - Mary Melcherts, Unknown
There are two Druids Oaks in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, planted in 1870 with the founding of two local Druid Lodges in Ballarat.The Druids Oaks have a most interesting history in terms of these trees' association with the Ancient Order of Druids and Freemasonry. One photocopied sheet, printed in black.p.13, righthand corner.john garner, john garner collection, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, druids oak, freemasonry, the ancient order of druids, quercus robur, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Our Two Druid Oaks: Ballarat Botanical Gardens, A Thumbnail Sketch, [c 2009]
The two Druid Oaks in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens are an important part of Ballarat's history.The two Druid oaks planted in the Gardens relate to the Ancient Order of Druids and the lodges established in Ballarat in 1870. Three sheets of paper, printing in black with key words in red in large print.1. is circled in black biro, top righthand corner.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, druid oak, the ancient order of druids, quercus robur, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, druid lodges., druid friendly society, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat Druids, and Two Oak Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 7/2009, 22/1/2010
The relevance of the oak trees is related to the ancient traditions of the Druids and the Druids Friendly Society in Ballarat.There were two active Lodges in Ballarat until the late 1980's involved in good works and community health.2 pages, 1and1/4 pages of print in note form.Nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, druid oaks, the ballarat druids, quercus robur, druid friendly society, gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Wellingtonia Avenue Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Sequoiadendron Giganteum Trees, June 2009
Wellingtonia Avenue is an important of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens' History dating from 1863-1874.The future of Wellingtonia Avenue is questionable particularly concerning the advisability of replanting Sequoias in a less than favourable environment.1 page with 4 copies in note form.None.john garner, doctor, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat botanical gardens, wellingtonia avenue, sequoiadendron giganteum, sequoias, heritage victoria, register of significant trees, drought tender, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat