This painting of Lake Wendouree gives an accurate idea of activities at the Lake in 1873.This newspaper print of the painting is historically important in giving a clear idea of the environs, recreational activities and the people visiting Lake Wendouree in1873.1 large sheet in colour of a painting, oil on canvas entitled Lake Wendouree, by Thomas Thompson.Lefthand corner, to celebrate the Ballarat Courier's 140 years. Righthand corner, restored for the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, thomas thompson, ballarat fine art gallery, ballarat courier, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

The two articles are about Lake Wendouree, the first relates to the Lake as a major wildlife habitat and the second to the development of the Lake.Not only are there details of the Lake as a wildlife habitat, there is a detailed chronology and history of developments on and around Lake Wendouree.1 page of the Courier newspaper (p.5) with 2 major headings and a " Lake Timeline", 1/2 way down the page.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, wildlife habitat, yuille's swamp, ducks, grebes, native aquatic plants, white ibis, silver gull, possums, native water rats, history of lake wendouree., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

This article highlights the popularity of Lake Wendouree for leisure time activities and the account of a suicide in 1884.Elizabeth Murphy's suicide at Lake Wendouree contrasts with the usual happy reports of activities at the Lake and was selected over 100 years later perhaps to give another perspective on Ballarat Life.2/3 of a page of newspaper print with a large black and white picture, mid- page of people paddling in Lake Wendouree in 18884Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, boating, picnicking, paddling, suicide, elizabeth murphy, william pritchard, 1884, ballarat star, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

There is a brief history of the Lake including discussion of the problems with the water supply over the years and then in 2006 during the millenium drought.The two articles give some perspective on longstanding concerns about the water supply for Ballarat and particularly Lake Wendouree.1 page, both sides of newsprint. p.1 is entitled "Our Love Affair with the Swamp". There is a coloured picture of the Swamp, top lefthand side of the page. Overleaf, "The Lake: it's a Dry Argument". There is a coloured picture of the Lake, top lefthand side of page and the bottom lines have been cut through.p.1, top left, written in blue biro "Courier, 18/3,2006.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, francois cogne, black swamp, yuille's swamp., ballarat water supply, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Tilly Thompson was known for her business acumen and philanthropy in Ballarat.Tilly Thompson was an energetic pioneer. For example, she was the first woman to obtain a driver's license in Ballarat and the first woman to work as a commercial traveller, Mrs Thompson was involved in many charitable organizations. 1 coloured photographNonejohn garner, doctor john garner, matilda louise thompson., tilly thompson garden, ballarat botanical gardens, e. lucas &co. pty.ltd, "the golden threads", businesswoman, philanthropist, avenue of honour, arch of victory, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

This pamphlet provides comprehensive information on Memorials around Ballarat dating from May, 1917.Avenues of Honour are unique to Australia and found particularly Victoria. The Ballarat Avenue of Honour is of national importance as the longest and earliest known memorial tree planting of its type.This is an information pamphlet printed on both sides and folded into 3 sections. The headings are written in green and there is a black and white photograph of the Arch of Victory and the Avenue of Honour on the first fold. Over the page, there is a large diagram down the middle of the page, 2 black and white pictures of the righthand side and 2 sketches on the lefthand side of the page.None.john garner, doctor john garner, arch of victory, avenue of honour, heritage information guide, matilda l. thompson, tilly thompson, e.lucas &co pty.ltd, memorial wall project, memorial rotunda and roll of honour, memorial cairn and cross of remembrance, avenue trees and memorial plaques, ballarat city council., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

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