Note attached, "Provan 42/43 No 3/20." This photograph is from one of his batches of black and white slides from this period. Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Photo taken from front of Principal's Residence."2 copies black and white photograph. View along pathway towards the Luffmann/Lily ponds. People standing beside the ponds.Caption on one copy, "Title: Burnley Gardens."burnley gardens, principal's residence, j.l. provan, principal's house, luffmann ponds, lily ponds, garden view

Black and white photograph. Garden bed with large Eucalypt in the background.garden bed, eucalyptus, garden view

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "The tree was prepared for felling by Geo. Manley and Andy Tylee in the early 50's." (Also see B91.262.) This area is still known as the Cypress Bed.Black and white photograph. Large Cypress tree with lower limbs removed.geo. manley, andy tylee, cypress tree, cypress bed

(a) Note by T.H. Kneen, "Interested observors are: Joseph Cade (Agrostology Branch), Rosemary Hamley 1951, Alison Howie 1951, students, one not identifiable. (b) Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "The operator is George Manley - note the equipment - crow bar, crosscut saw, axe, sledgehammer, power driven crosscut saw."Black and white photograph. (a) Huge root ball with 4 people standing beside it. (b) Man working on large trunk of fallen tree. Chainsaw on wheels stuck? in the tree trunk, man holding a sledgehammer.(c) George Manley (Stockman) standing beside root ball.root ball, joseph cade, agrostology branch, rosemary hamley, alison howie, students, george manley, crow bar, crosscut saw, axe, sledgehammer, stockman, cypress tree, power driven crosscut saw

Possibly from J.L. Provan's photograph collection. Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "View is from Botany room entry, east of main entry to Pavilion."Black and white photograph. View from corner of the Pavilion towards the Summer House. Tree in blossom in the foreground.j.l. provan, botany room, pavilion, garden view, summer house, shelter shed, blossom tree

Black and white photographs. (1) Ref. No c.1695C, 3 students learning how to spray with equipment on tractor. Wearing protective apparel. Instructor not wearing protective gear. (2) Ref. No. c.1695D (also enlargement). (3) Ref. No. c.1995L.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture" protective apparel, spraying, students working outside, orchard, tractor, fruit trees, instructor, publicity

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Operator on tractor could be Alan McLennan (Garden Instructor 1954-1969.) The citrus planting was established by Ray Harding (Dec 1958) therefore 1954-58. Students (3) not clear." Appears in article by T H Kneen (1964) B93.655 with caption "A general view of the orchard and vegetable garden at Burnley. The grass sward in the foreground is controlled by mechanical mowing and chemical weedicides."2 copies black and white photograph, one an enlargement. 3 students working in the Citrus Block of the Orchard. One is spraying from a backpack, one is mowing using a tractor and one is pruning.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D572B."alan mclennan, garden instructor, ray harding, burnley gardens, citrus trees, students working outside, orchard, tractor, spraying, mowing, pruning, publicity

Puts it as same date as B91.265 but note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Mower operator looks like Philip Oppenheim (1967)." (?) Very similar photo appears in article by T H Kneen (1964) B93.655.2 copies black and white photograph. 2 students working in the Ornamental Gardens. one is using a mower and the other is sweeping the path. Wide view taken from the roof of the Administration Building looking over the lawns, Luffmann/Lily Ponds and Emily Gibson beds. Principal's Residence seen in the background.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D572.C.philip oppenheim, students working outside, emily gibson beds, principal's residence, mowing, principal's house, sweeping, luffmann ponds, lily ponds, publicity

Black and white photograph. View of the Ornamental Gardens taken from the Administration Building looking towards the Emily Gibson beds and the Luffmann/Lily Ponds behind. @ female students, wearing dresses, are seated on a bench in the foreground near a labelled tree, a Ginkgo.On reverse, "Ginko" (sic) and, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. C.1769.C."gingko, garden view, emily gibson beds, luffmann ponds, lily ponds, students, garden bench

Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Included in photo: Chief Veterinary Officer of D of A Mr. Talbot seated with walking stick. Second from his left Bill Macauley, Curator Egg-Laying Competition. On his right T.H.K. and kneeling third from right Bill Stanhope Poultry Expert D of A."Black and white photograph. Large group of men, women and children outside the Administration Building. N.U.P.B.A. Field Day (National Union of Poultry Breeders). Also see B91.430.On reverse, "Poultry Field Day 1954 27.2.54." and, "Fred M. Day Press & Commercial Photographer 10 Ailsa Grove Ivanhoe Phone JX 1944."administration building, poultry, chief veterinary officer, bill macauley, curator, egg-laying competition, bill stanhope, poultry expert, mr talbot, field day, main building, public day

Black and white photograph. Summer House with large willow tree and Luffmann/Lily Ponds in the foreground. Dahlias on the right willow tree, ponds, luffmann ponds, lily ponds, summer house, shelter shed, dahlias

Black and white photograph. Winter view of reflection in Luffmann/Lily ponds. Basket/Crack Willow coppiced. Pavilion in background.On reverse, "Provan 1942/3."ponds, pavilion, j.l.provan, garden view, luffmann ponds, lily ponds, basket willow, crack willow

Black and white photograph. 2 students working near glasshouseglasshouse, students working outside, nursery

All donated by Ella Chalmers (nee Fry) (1928).(1) Sepia photograph and Newspaper Cutting. Photograph of an illustration from a Newspaper article in the Sun-News Pictorial, Tuesday, September, 27, 1927, "Back from the sweet fragrance of the bush with armfuls of wildflowers for the exhibition of wildflowers to be opened by Lady Somers at St. Kilda Town Hall today. These girls had a happy time at Ringwood yesterday." (2) B/w photograph cut from a journal with the caption, "Students of the Burnley Horticultural College (who started the new term last Tuesday) with Mr. Russ (Practical Demonstrator), Mr. A. Jessep (Principal) and Mr. Harrison (Science Master)." and, "1927." Group of students standing, seated on benches and seated on the lawn in the Ornamental Garden.ella chalmers (née fry), burnley horticultural college, george russ, a.w. jessep, principal, mr. harrison, science master, student group, lady somers, st kilda town hall, exhibition of wildflowers, students, wildflowers, newspaper cutting

Donated by Helen Dudley.Black and white photographs. (1) 2 copies. 5 girls and a boy posing by the Potting Shed wearing ballet clothes. (2) 2 girls and a boy posing by the ponds. (3) 2 copies. Several girls dancing by the ponds. (4) "1945 Break up Ballet in progress with final act of Les Woolcock being thrown in the pond by the girls of the ballet."(1) On reverse, "1945 Break up 2nd Year students Ballet Group. L to R Rhonda Shaw, Helen Dudley (at rear), Jane Collingwood, Les Woolcock, Pauline Macaboy at rear, Mary Hume, Helen Hanna outside Potting Shed used for dressing room." Alma Rigg may be in it too. (2a,b) "1945 Break up Ballet in progress."helen dudley, female students, ballet group, rhonda shaw, jane collingwood, les woolcock, pauline macaboy, mary hume, helen hanna, potting shed, dressing room, alma rigg, ponds, ballet, students, break up, final assembly 1945, luffmann ponds, lily ponds

Photographs donated by James Leslie (Les) Provan. (1) Note by T.H. Kneen 6 May 1992, "James Leslie Provan went to Melbourne University - graduated B. Agr. Sc-and later 1942 became Principal Burnley and 1946 Principal Dookie Agricultural College."Black and white photographs and negatives. (1) 2 photographs and negative. Les Provan reclining on the ground infront of a Kentia palm and part of the pavilion behind. (2) Includes negative. Les Provan and another male student seated on the lawn. (3) Note attached, "English lad, Fred ?, ?, Jack Allen." 4 male students seated on the lawn in front of the Pavilion. (4) Male student with calf. (5) 3 male students squatting on the lawn in front of the pavilion, one holding a football. Note by E.B. Littlejohn 6 May 1992, "Student on left is R. Fred Gillespie ? Jack Allen (centre) was later on staff as an Instructor. (6) Mrs Kneen and two children walking through the Administration Building under construction. (7) 4 men standing next to Dahlias judging them. (8) Student walking along path between ponds and Pavilion.(1) On reverse, "Student Les Provan 1922 &1923. Dux 1923. Background is Kentia Palm & the Chemistry classroom of the old Pavilion. (2) On reverse, "Les Provan & ? 1923." (3) On reverse, "Group of male students 1922 or 1923." (4) On reverse, "? name an English lad, student 1922 or '23." (5) On reverse, "The Football Team L to R. Fred---Jack Allen & ? 1923." (6) On reverse, "The new College building in course of construction early 1946. Mrs. Kneen & children." (7) On reverse,"Judges in trial Dahlias Burnley 1943. Left to right Jack Reid, Castell, Charlie Stone, Geo. Russ, Norm Scable." (8)) On reverse, "June Bishop-student," and, "Athol Shmith Studio Illustrative Photography 125 Collins Street, Melbourne C.1. Cent. 27. No 10383 Position J." Note by E.B. Littlejohn 4 March 1992, "June Bishop standing at junction of paths one of which leads to main entrance to Pavilion."les provan, kentia palm, chemistry classroom, pavilion, james leslie provan, dookie agricultural college, jack allen, r. fred gillespie, dahlias, jack reid, castell, charlie stone, geo. russ, norm scable, june bishop, cows, student group 1922-1923, football team 1922-1923, administration building construction, mrs kneen, kneen children, athol shmith, garden view, dux, calf, main building construction

Black and white photograph. F. J. Rae standing on lawn in front of Pavilion with a small child. Note attached, "Principal F.J. Rae & his son Douglas."pavilion, principal, f.j. rae, douglas rae

Black and white photograph. Group of 5 students standing and seated on the lawn in the Ornamental GardenOn reverse, "1922-23 Group of Students Jean Borrett, ?, ?, Fred, seated Dorothy Allender."j.l. provan, jean borrett, dorothy allender, student group 1922-23, r. fred gillespie

Black and white photograph.Les Provan as a student holding a Friesan bull wearing a stall, in a paddock.On reverse, "Student Les Provan with (Sp?) Inka Seiges Pietijer shown in in the Melb. Show 1922 & 1923 Herdsman-George Hudson."bull, j.l. provan, inka seiges pietijer, george hudson, herdsman, melbourne show 1922-1923, paddock, friesan

Bull probably from Burnley dairy herdBlack and white photograph. large Friesan bull in bull paddock with a ring in its nose and wearing a stall.j.l. provan, bulls, bull paddock, friesan

Possibly member of staff with Les Provan, smartly dressed, on the left and another young man on the right. Pavilion in the background. Rounded corners denote possibly professional photographer, possibly Graduation DayBlack and white photograph. 3 men, Les Provan on the left and an older man in the middle, arms around each other. pavilion in the background.j.l. provan, graduation day, 1923, groups staff and students, pavilion, student

Black and white photograph. Student and member of Staff each holding a calf in a paddock, probably Les Provan and perhaps George Hudson, the Stockman. students, staff, calf, j.l. provan, george hudson, feriesan, stockman, paddock

Black and white photograph. 2 female students sitting on the lawn.students, j.l. provan, jean borrett

Black and white photograph. Gentleman holding a small leather case standing on lawn at Burnley. A distinguished guest?burnley gardens, lawn, men, j.l. provan.

Black and white photograph. Woman wearing a splendid hat and full length fur coat standing on lawn in front of the Pavilion at Burnley.women, hat, fur coat, lawn, burnley gardens, j.l. provan, pavilion

Black and white photograph. George Russ, Head Gardener, standing in the Old Nursery. Also see B91.317 another copy.potting shed, george russ, head gardener, old nursery

Black and white photograph. 4 students working in the Ornamental Garden, one holding a hose.. Note attached, "Student.-...McCormick," may not belong to this photograph.j.l. provan, students working outside, ornamental garden

Black and white photograph. Group of students standing beside a flower bed holding exercise books (plant identification?).students, flower beds, j.l. provan, student outside class

Black and white photograph.View across the lawn to the Californian Redwood and Jacaranda.lawns, californian redwood, jacaranda, j.l. provan, trees, garden view

Black and white photograph. Garden view looking towards the Californian Redwood from the Pavilionj.l. provan, garden view, trees, californian redwood