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Photograph, Boer War Veteran Alfred G. Johnston
Alfred G Johnston was a former Ballarat School of Mines student who was killed in action at Rhenosterkop, Middleburg district, Transvaal, South Africa, on 7 May 1901, aged 29 years. A letter of condolence was sent to his parents (see S.M.B. Council Meeting 31-5-1901).An image from the original black and white photograph showing the torso of a man in military uniform - Alfred G Johnston who served in the 5th Regiment of the Victorian Mounted Rifles. The uniform (the forerunner of the uniform of the Australian Light Horse) includes a slouch hat. Also see: Photograph of Alfred G. Johnston as S.M.B. student, 1899. Catalogue number 00414. A photograph of the memorial that Ballarat School of Mines put up in his honour is Catalogue number 00531.Verso: AUTHENTICATION REQUESTED Photographic portrait of LIEUTENANT ALFRED GRESHAM JOHNSTON (with handwritten note - or Gersham) 5th Regiment V.M.R. (late student of S.M.B.) Killed in action at Rhenoster Kop. South Africa, May 7, 1901 S.M.B. Council Meeting (31-5-1901) - - - letter of condolence to parents. Please return to W.T. Ryan, c/- School of Mines, Ballarat. 3350boer, boer war, south african war, south africa, volunteer regiments, alfred johnston, a g johnston, johnston, ballarat school of mines, victorian mounted rifles -
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Photograph, Boer War Memorial to Alfred G. Johnston, c1901
Former Ballarat School of Mines mining student Alfred Johnston was the son of Charles Johnston of Cork, Ireland, and Elizabeth Jameson, the family owning a large furniture store in Fitzroy. Alfred joined the Fifth Victorian (Mounted Riffles) contingent at the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn. The October 1901 Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) Students Magazine reported 'Alf. Johnston's gone. The news came as a shock to all of us at the school. He who was with us a few short months ago, in all strength of sturdy manhood, has met a soldier's death in South Africa, and we sincerely mourn his loss…. His heart was in the school, and he did his best to further its interests … His last act on leaving Australian shores was to send a telegram from Albany to Prof. Mica Smith, to whom he was warmly attached, wishing the School and all connected with it "Good-bye". In his short, all to short, life of 29 years, he had more adventure than falls the lot of most men, and possibly the spirit of adventure, and also, of duty, prompted him to throw in his lot with the "colors," and leave for the front. The news of his death comes to us with added weight of sadness when we remember that he was one of the organisers of the School entertainment last year to help swell the fund for the erection of a statue to fallen Victorian soldiers.' The SMB Annual Report of 1901 recognised the loss of one of their students: 'Mr Johnston was, until the date of his leaving for active military service in South Africa, one of our students. While here besides being regarded as a general favourite for his urbanity and manliness, he was noted as a faithful, diligent, and most successful student. The news of Lieutenant Johnston's death cast quite a gloom over the school and it was early decided that in addition to a letter of condolence sent to his parents a bronze tablet, suitably inscribed, be erected to his memory in some prominent part of the school. On the 4th November last the ceremony of unveiling the memorial tablet was performed by Professor A. Mica Smith in the presence of several members of the late Lieutenant A.G. Johnston's family, the President and Members of Council, the Staff and Students of the School, and a number of prominent citizens. Lieut. Alfred Johnston was killed on 7 May 1901 at Rhenosterkop, Middleburg district, Transvaal. When the news reached Ballarat the students wrote 'Alfred Gresham Johnston has passed away, and his passing has left many a sorrowing heart amongst his troop of friends everywhere. Outside of his home circle, none will miss him more than his old friends - Professors and students alike - of the Ballarat School of Mines. Farewell, Alf., a long farewell.' Alfred Johnston is buried in an unlocated grave. His SMB friends decided to erect a tablet at the school to the late Lieutenant Johnston. An appeals for donations was made, the SMB students magazine reporting that it had 'met with a handsome response from past and present students.' The SMB Council augmented the fund, and the memorial was dedicated with great reverence. (See http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/is/library/collections/art_history/honour-roll/honourroll_Johnston,%20Alfred.shtml) Black and white image of a Boer War Memorial to Alfred G Johnston. The memorial includes a marble and brass plaque, flag and flower. boer war, alfred johnston, ballarat school of mines and industries, rhenoster kop, transvaal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument, Ballarat Junior Technical School Bass Drum, Early 20th Century
The Ballarat Junior Technical School was opened in 1913. Originally situated at the Dana Street Primary School, it was relocated to a custom built school in 1921 in the grounds of the School of Mines Ballarat. The building is now used as the Prospects Restaurant (2012). The drum was one of the BJTS school instruments and seems to have been signed by the many students who played it over period that the school was in operation. This drum appears to be the same one as is shown in a 1913 photograph of the whole school although the skins have been replaced and one of the oldest signatures on the current skins is dated 1939. A large brown bass drum with blue, green and white trim. The sides have a rope binding with leather ties.School crest painted on side. "BJTS / Win through". Signatures with class or year written on both skins. ballarat junior technical school, bass drum, school band, school of mines ballarat, musical instrument -
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Photograph, Ballarat Junior Technical School at Dana Street, c1913
In February 1913 the Ballarat Junior Technical School opened its doors to its 86 pupils. The old bluestone building in the grounds of the Dana Street Primary School became their temporary for eight years. In its early years the school offered only a two-year course. The first year was of a general nature giving a thorough grounding in Mathematics and Instrumental Drawing, and introducing students to the various branches of trade work. The second-year students studied for the Junior Technical Certificate and specialized in a course of their choice - either a trade (Woodwork or Fitting and Turning) or a course leading to higher studies at the School of Mines. The photograph shows the students outside the school building. Musical instruments, trophy and shield are shown. When World War 1 began, the school formed a 16 piece Bugle Band. A squad of Junior Cadets led by Mr A Williams and later Mr H Wakeling competed at the South Street contests. Mr A Steane (the Headmaster) is shown to the right of the bass drum.Black and white copy of original photograph that is mounted on brown card. Photograph shows the students and staff outside the bluestone building at Dana Street Primary School - first location of the Ballarat Junior Technical School. Drums, a shield and a trophy are located in the foreground. The Headmaster, Albert E. Steane is seated in the centre front row. ballarat junior technical school, bass drum, steane, drum, dana street primary school, bluestone, albert steane, a steane, dana st, world war 1, south street contests, junior cadets, williams, wakeling, bugle band, junior technical certificate, mathematics, instrumental drawing, woodwork, turning and fitting, dana street state school -
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Photograph, Installation of university of Ballarat Chancellor David Caro, 28/10/1998
The Installation of the Chancellor Professor Emeritus David Edmund Caro, AO, OBE as the second University of Ballarat Chancellor took place on 28 October 1998 at the Lydiard Street Uniting Church, corner of Lydiard and Dana Streets, Ballarat.Nine colour photographic prints taken at the installation of the second University of Ballarat Chancellor, Professor Emeritus David Caro, AO, OBE. .1) Governor Sir James Gobbo greets David Caro .2) Father Rupert O'Down in blue hood .3) Michael Ronaldson in suit, Mary Akers in grey hood behind man in red. Gabrielle McMullan in blue and pink gown (left) .5) Vice Chancellor David James (left) speaks to Governor Sir James Gobbo .6) Academic Procession in Lydiard Street, Ballarat .7) University of Ballarat Mace followed by David Caro and Sir James Gobbo. (Bill Pryor on far right) .8) Chancellor David Caro and Mace holder .9 Janet Dawe stands with Bagpipe players outside the Ballarat Club. caro, david caro, gobbo, james gobbo, governor of victoria, chancellor, university of ballarat, william pryor, michael ronaldson, gabrielle mcmullin -
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Certificate, Ballarat School of Mines Competency as a Geologist Certificate, o1/06/1911
William Baragwanath became Victorian Government Geologist. Cream coloured vellum certificate with blues Ballarat School of Mines Crest and red seal. It is a Ballarat School of Mines Certificate of Competency as a Geologist made out to William Baragwanath in 1911. The Certificate of Competency included passing examinations in Geology, Mining geology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Mine Surveying and Chemistry.Signed on left 'W. Baragwanath'ballarat school of mines, geology, petrology, mineralogy, surveying, chemistry, baragwanath, martell, frederick martell, maddern, geology alumni, william baragwanath -
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Document, James Oddie, Mine Haulage, 22/08/1885
Emily Martin was a student of Telegraphy at the Ballarat School of Mines..1) Cream foolscap paper with blue Ballarat School of Mines logo and handwriting. The memorandum is signed by Registrar Andrew Berry and Vice-President James Oddie and concerns Emily Martin's Certificate of Competency in the Art of Telegraphy. .2) Letter from Ballarat School of Mines registrar, Andrew Berry, to Emily Martin of 31 Grattan Street, Prahran.Handwritten "Memorandum this is to certify that Emily Martin passed the examinations at this institution held in April 1875 and on the recommendation of the Examiners was awarded a Certificate of Competency in the Art of Telegraphy by the Council of the School. Certificate No. 80. Received by Miss Martin 15th April 1875. James Oddie Vice President Andrew Berry Registrar 22.8.1885"ballarat school of mines, telegraphy, emily martin, oddie, james oddie, andrew berry, mine haulage -
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Poster, Public Meeting at Ballarat to Fight TAFE Cuts, June 2012
In October 2011 the Ballieu Government announced funding cuts to public and private technical training organisations as a cost saving measure. The government reduced funding for seven subject areas including business and clerical, finance and hospitality, totaling $300 million across the state. During a visit to Ballarat on 15 June 2012 Premier Ted Ballieu was met by hundreds of protestors angry at the TAFE cuts. It was expected that the Ballarat TAFE sector would be cut by $20million (or 40%), and up to 60 TAFE programs would be cut. A report in 'The Australian' on 01 June 2012 projected the TAFE cuts would result in the loss of almost 2000 jobs across the state. 'If the projections are correct, Victorian college redundancies would dwarf those in manufacturing and aviation, matching the worst predictions of job losses across Australia's entire banking sector.' Ballarat's National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and the Ballarat Trades and Labor Council (BTLC) are following up their earlier protest campaigns with a monster meeting to be held at Ballarat Trades Hall, Camp Street on Sunday 8 July. The monster meetings will take place in close proximity to Bakery Hill where over 10,000 diggers protested against an the gold license system in 1854. .1) A brown and black Monster Meeting poster based on the Eureka Monster Meeting poster. The post uses text similar to the 1854 Eureka Poster to advertise a meeting to fight TAFE cuts as announced by the Victorian Government led by Premier Ted Ballieu. .2) A white hand flier with red text calling on the people of Ballarat to attend a meeting at Ballarat Trades Hall to fight TAFE cuts. Both items are authorised by Jeremy Smith NTEU UB branch President and Brett Edgington BTLC President.university of ballarat, national tertiary education union, jeremy smith, monster meeting, brett edgington, ballarat trades and labour council, tafe, trades hall, ballarat trades hall, eureka, eureka stockade, union -
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Poster, Reward Poster for the capture of Frederick Vern, 11/12/1854 (original)
After the storming of the Eureka Stockade on 03 December 1854 a number of reward posters were posted for the capture of rebellion leaders. Frederick Vern was born in Hanover. A reward of 500 pounds was offered for his reward. This was the greatest of all the reward posters (ie a reward of 400 ounds was offered for Lalor and Black). It is not known why Vern was targeted with the high reward value, but it was probably something to do with the fear of the preceived foreigners at the time. The poster gives a description of Vern: "Tall, about 5 feet 10 1/2 inches, long light hair falling heavily on the side of his head, little whisker, a large flat face, eyes light grey or green and very wide asunder. Speaks with a strong foreign accent. A Hanoverian by birth, about 26 years of age."Printed copy of the post Eureka Stockade reward poster for the apprehension of Frederick Vern. The posters were reproduced in the 1887 edition of Withers 'History of Ballarat'.ballarat, eureka, eureka stockade, vern, frederick vern, robert rede, john foster -
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Poster, Reward Poster for the Capture of Peter Lalor and Black (copy), c1987
After the Eureka Stockade the government offered a reward for the leaders of the rebellion. Peter Lalor's name is incorrectly spelt 'Lawlor' in the poster, which suggests the correct pronunciation of Lalor.A Eureka Stockade reward poster as reproduced in Withers 'History of Ballarat'. The poster is black on white and relates to a 400 pound reward offered for Peter Lalor and Black after the Eureka Stockade. Peter Lalor is described as 5 feet 11 inches in height, age 35, dark hair, whiskers dark brown and shaved under the chin, no moustache, long face, rather good looking, and is a well made man. Black is described as over 6 feet tall, straight figure, slight build, bright red hair worn in a general rather long and brushed backwards, red and large whiskers, meeting under the chine, blue eyes, large thin nose, ruddy complexion, and rather small mouth.ballarat, eureka stockade, peter lalor, lalor, lawlor, black, william haines, haines, ballarat reform league, reward poster -
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Photograph - Images, Images relating to the History of Ballarat and the Eureka Stockade
Charles Hotham was Governor of Victoria at the time of the Eureka Stockade (03/12/1854).Unbound images (29) used in the in the History of Ballarat by W.B. Withers, including posters associate with the Eureka Stockade , including a black and white Government poster distributed after the Eureka Stockade (as published in Withers 'History of Ballarat'). The poster calls for Social order after the events at Ballarat. eureka stockade, reward posters, charles hotham, w.b. withers, john alloo, eureka stockade monument, s.t. gill, f.w. niven, s.d.s. huyghue, history of ballarat, di chambrillon, frederick vern, reward poster, french, golden point -
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Document, Miner's Right issued to James Oddie, 1903 - 1910
James Oddie was a prominent early settler of Ballarat. It is is thought this is the Miners' RIght for the Ballarat Observatory, Seven paper Miner's Rights issued by the State of Victoria. All are issued to James Oddie of Ballarat and relate to Registration Number 19578 Magpie Street Ballarat East. The original date of registration was 09 October 1890. The Miner's Rights are printed with handwritten inclusions. .1) Book no 720. No, 23. 23 September 1899. Signed F. Bell Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .2) Book no 1307. No, 194. 12 February 1903. Signed (W.G. Ogden?) Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .3) Book no 1329. No, 228. 13 February 1904. Signed F.B. Bell Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .4) Book no 1594. No, 2. 5 February 1907. Signed D.P. Mannix, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .5) Book no 1594. No, 2. 12 February 1908. Signed F.B. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .6) Book no 1936. No, 234. 12 February 1909. Signed F.B. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed L. Tong, Registrar .7) Book no 1958. No. 117. 10 February 1910. Signed F. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrarballarat, james oddie, oddie, mining, miner's right, bell, christy, tong, mapgpie street, mannix -
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Photograph, Solomon and bardwell, Holmes Family
The Coghills were early settlers in the Ballarat district, with Coghill's Creek being named after them. .1) Three men pose for a studio photograph taken in Melbourne. From left to right the men are: Willie [Lawrence's son William Henry Carter Holmes (1867 - 1928)]; Edward Carter Holmes (1822 -1886); Lawrence Carter Holmes (1829 - 1935). .2) A man sits in a studio photograph taken in Ballarat. The man is Robert Reid who married Adelaide Helen Holmes in 1857. Adelaide was the sister of Catherine Dorothy Holmes who married William Coghill and lived at Coghill's Creek near Ballarat. .1) Verso: "Willie, Uncle Teddy and Father" .2) "I think this could be the same person as the one designated "Uncle Teddy" on the other photo. What do you think?" Photographer: Solomon and Bardwell. No.4938.holmes family archive, coghill, ballarat, william carter holmes, edward carter holmes, lawrence carter holmes, robert reid -
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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 -
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Letter, Frank Tate, 1 Letter from Frank Tate of the Victorian Educatition Department & .2 Letter from School of Mines Ballarat to Mr Robinson, 07/07/1910
Typed letted on Government of Victorian Education Office letterhead. The front page is bordered in black for mourning after the death of King Edward VII. The letter related to an exhibiton being held in Ballarat which was to be visited by Frank Tate (Director of Education) and Ponsonby Carew Smyth (Art Inspector). Another handwritten letter from H.H. Smith to Mr Robinson highlights the possible visit to the Ballarat School of Mines Art and trade Exhibition. frank tate, victorian education department, coat of arms, letterhead, ponsonby carew smith, exhibition, mourning, h.h. smith, robinson -
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Photograph, Collection of Promotional Photogrpahs from School of Business, 2010
University of Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityCollection of Promotional Photogrpahs from School of Business on CDpromotional photographs, university of ballarat, school of business, students, lecturers -
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Letter, Letter Concerning the Ballarat State School Teachers' Literary Society, 28/06/1910
The Ballarat Teachers' Literary Society was established in 1895.Handwritten letter Concerning the Ballarat State School Teachers' Literary Societyballarat state school teachers' literary society, eleonor finlayson, teachers' club room, dana street primary school -
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Document, Documents and Photographs Relating too PERA Conference 2008 at University of Ballarat, 2008
University of Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityDocuments and Photographs Relating too PERA Conference 2008 at University of Ballarat on CDschool of mines, university of ballarat, campus, pera conference, documents, photographs, brewery building, sculptures -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Photographs from Awards and Alumni University of Ballarat
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Photograph, Photgraphs of School of Business University of Ballarat Staff Awards
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Photograph, University of Ballarat and SEAMEO RETRAC Cooperation and Exchange Signing
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Photograph, University of Ballarat, School of Business Staff Awards 2011
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Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat Technical Art School, 2022
Double storey brick buildings at the Ballarat School of Mines Campus of Federation University.ballarat technical art school, gribble building, a building, administration building, lydiard street south, ballarat school of mines -
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Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building, 2020, 28/09/2020
This photograph was taken during the Covid19 PandemicDouble storey red brick building built as new classrooms for the Ballarat School of Mines.ballarat school of mines, adminsitration building, a building, covid19 -
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Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat School of Mines, 2022
Double storey brick buildings, and former Ballarat Gaol buildings and walls, at the Ballarat School of Mines Campus of Federation University.ballarat technical art school, gribble building, a building, administration building, lydiard street south, ballarat school of mines, baballarat, "aal" pitzen -
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Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Former Ballarat Gaol, later Ballarat School of Mines, 2022
Bluestone gaol gates and Governor's and Warden's Residences. gribble building, lydiard street south, ballarat school of mines, baballarat, ballarat gaol, gaol gates -
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Photograph, Opening of the Ballarat School of Mines Time Capsule, 2022
The Ballarat SChool of MInes Time Capsule should have been opened in 2020 for the 150th anniversary since the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the associated lockdowns it was not opened untll 2022.time capsule, ballarat school of mines -
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Photograph - Laminated Photograph - Colour, VIOSH: Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety; Intake 16, January 2000
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Students of Intake 16, January 2002 for Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety.Colour photograph - laminated. Names shown below viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, certificate iv, health and safety, january 2000, belinda binnington, henry bleeck, jonathon caputo, anthony corkhill, steven domotor, peter earle, alan miller, patrick mineely, gerard parkinson, sonia parsons, david phillips, colleen purcell, madeleine reed, lawrence thomas, carissa van staden, caylene vincent, gary wagstaff, cameron watson -
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Photograph, University of Ballarat, School of Business Photographs 2012
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Document, Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Instructor's Report Blanks
The Ballarat School of Mines was the first school of technical education in Australasia.Printed foolscap sheet to guide Ballarat School of Mines instructors to prepare a monthly report. ballarat school of mines, instructor