Black and white image of Ballarat's Sturt Street looking towards the Ballarat Town Hall.ballarat, sturt street, ballarat town hall, pepetual mutual society, berry anderson, allan brothers

The time capsule includes newsletters, photos, a menu, medallions, a computer disk and a copy of the Ballarat Courier. The capsule was buried in a sealed PVC cylinder wrapped in plastic. A photograph of Pam Davies, Ballarat School of Mines Council President, about the release ballons at the 'SMB Final Party' which took place before the merger of the Ballarat School of MInes and the University of Ballarat. merger, pam davies, ballarat school of mines, party, time capsule, ballarat school of mines merger, council president

First curator's cottage, was built in the gardens early 1860's, later moved to 1414 Gregory St, now relocated back to the Northern Gardens and used by the "Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens" for meetings and Botanikids activities.The Cottage is important as an early structure in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. It is one of the early works of the Ballarat pioneer architect, Cassini. Its removal from Gregory Street back to the Gardens is testament to the generosity and enthusiasm of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Its renovation was funded by the Ballarat City Council and the Friends of the Botanic Gardens as an important landmark from the past. It is now visited, used and enjoyed by the community. Many original features of the Cottage are intact with a modern extension.Blurred photograph in parts especially lower half of the photograph.Back of black and white photograph in biro, longhand print, "North Lodge - Geo.Longley First Curator- Residence. From 1863 to 1867 Gardens Cottage Built." Now located at 1414 Gregory Street. In faint print, THORNTON RICHARDjohn garner collection, garner, dr, george longley, longley, curator, curator house, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, north lodge, cassini, architect, northern gardens, longley family

The Old Chemistry Building on the Federation University Australia SMB campus is one of the earliest remaining buildings used at the Ballarat School of Mines.Digital copies of refurbishment plans for University of Ballarat's refurbishment plans for the Old Chemistry Building, Ballarat School of Mines Campus.ballarat school of mines, old chemistry building, refurbishment, smb campus

Yields information about the arrival back in Ballarat of No. 13 from Lake Goldsmith, prior to unloading.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of No. 13 unloaded at BTM depot (left-right) Peter Winspur, Garry Wood, Peter Allen, Warren Doubleday. Photo taken 5/12/1983, published 6/12/1983. See Reg Item 825 for the newspaper clipping the photograph was used in and further details.. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. .1 - Duplicate print of the same photograph.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." and a label with "Front cover, 6 5/8" x 4 1/2". .1 - stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." on rear.tramways, trams, tram recovery, 13, btps, tram 13

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Coloured photograph of Ballarat Ladies' Highland Pipe Band marching. xladies pipe band, ladies highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, drum major, marching, ballarat ladies' highland pipe band

The pocket is from a Ballarat School of Mines Honor Blazer. Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University AustraliaGreen blazer pocket embroidered with the Ballarat School of Mines Heraldic Device.ballarat school of mines, blazer, pocket, stitchery, embroidery, coat of arms, colours

This list of rocks, minerals, etc. from Victoria was complied and forwarded by the School of Mines, Ballarat, to the Calcutta International Exhibition. At the end of the exhibition the items were to be presented to the Geological Survey of India. One Hundred items are listed. Pages 4 and 5 also show diagrams relating to the land formations and sections. Places in Victoria are named indicating where items were found. List compiled by Professor Ferdinand Moritz Krause. He joined Ballarat School of Mines in 1880 and lectured in Mineralogy and Geology. He was also the Curator of the Ballarat School of Mines Museum.6 pages, handwrittenSignature of F M Krause Dated 30th August 1883ballarat school of mines, rocks, minerals, calcutta international exhibition, geology survey of india, victoria, professor ferdinand moritz krause, mineralogy, geology, curator, ballarat school of mines museum

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in AustraliaA black and white photograph of a cornet player depicted in uniform. He wears a medal and holds a cornet. The person depicted is Frank Wright who was the winner of the Champion Cornet Solo at the Ballarat CompetionsPersonal marking "Truly Yours Frank Wright 1/1/1920". Enscription - Ballarat Competitions, 1919, Champion Cornet solo-F.Wright, 1st, Besson"New Creation" Cornetcornet player, frank wright, ballarat competitions, south street competitions

Traditionally the Ballarat School of Mines has fielded a strong Australian Rules Foootball team. This team includes Danny Frawley. Frawley went on to play and coach Australian Rules Football at the highest level. He was the longest serving captain of the St Kilda Football Club and enjoyed a career from 1984–1995. He was inducted into the Saints' hall of fame in 2007. (Wikipedia)The Ballarat School of Mines Football team with Colin McCurry as coach. The team wore yellow shorts and green jumper with yellow 'V'. Standing left to right: Craig Curran (Jex), Tony James, Craig Curran, ? Graham, Peter Carey, Danny Frawley (Spud), ['Specs' (nickname)]?, Michael Hickman (Bacchus Marsh), 9?, Sandy Blythe (Derrinallum), 11?, 12?, Fred Messamaker? Seated left to right: Mark Sculley, Kevin Searle (Carngham Linton), [Stewart Brogden?], Colin McCurry (Coach), Marcus Furlong (Buninyong), Col Baker (Rokewood- Corindhap). Front: ?ballarat school of mines, football, herald shield, mccurry, frawley, danny frawley., australian rules football, vfl, afl

The University of Ballarat is a predeessor institution of Federation University Australia. A number of html files are held on the external drive.University of Ballarat Higher Ed Handbook handbook, university of ballarat

The former Carlton and United Breweries, Ballarat was located in Lydiard Street South, opposite the Ballarat School of Mines. It was later purchased by the School.Four colour photographs of the former Ballarat Brewery site after demolition.carlton and uninited breweries ballarat, cub, ballarat brewery, lydiard street south', ballarat school of mines brewery building, chimney, brew tower, telstra tower

The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. The terrace garden was created under the direction of Albert W. Steane. Colour photographs of the former Ballarat Junior Technical School Terrace Gardenballarat junior technical school, ballarat school of mines, terrace garden, albert w. steane

An example of a Spanish Mission house in Ballarat.dana street ballarat, ballarat, architecture, spanish mission

The house is named Dobron.Colour photographs of miner's cottage in Ballarat.dawson street south, ballarat, architecture, miner's cottage

An example of a Spanish Mission house in Ballarat.dana street ballarat, ballarat, architecture, spanish mission

Reid’s Coffee Palace was constructed in 1886 and designed by architecture practice Tappin and Gilbert, with extensions designed by Tappin, Gilbert and Dennehy built in 1888. Advertisement for Reid's Coffee Palace, Ballarat,.ballarat, hotels, reid's palace, reid's coffee palace

This is an original policeman’s helmet, known as a ‘Wolsley’. The design was in use by Victoria Police from 1877 to 1947 then replaced by more suitable caps. The helmets were made in Ballarat by the Victoria Police's official supplier, A W Sudweeks. Some of these helmets were re-sold at Stokes and Sons in Melbourne and would carry that company’s name. This Victoria Police helmet represents an early era in its uniforms, from 1877 to 1947, when the design was based on the English versions. The design was later replaced by head wear that better suited the local climate and conditions. Helmets of a similar shape to this one were worn by the local Volunteer Corps.Policeman’s helmet, Victoria Police. The black, stiffened canvas hat has a high crown and a leather chin strap. The five panels of stiffened canvas are stitched together. The helmet has a metal ventilation dome at the top. The two small holes at the front are for the officer’s identification badge. The helmet has a leather sweatband, and the brim and sweatband are lined with beige fabric. The helmet’s brim is wider at the front. A maker’s label in the shape of a shield is attached inside the helmet, which is made by A.W. Sudweeks of Ballarat. "A. W. SUDWEEKS / MANUFACTURER / BALLARAT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, police, victoria police, police uniform, policeman's hat, helmet, policeman's helmet, wolsley, law and order, victorian government, bobby, stokes and sons, official supplier, government supplier, a w sudweeks, ballarat

The University of Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation Univertity Australia. A calico bag with a flag and the words 'University of Ballarat Australia' on it. university of ballarat, bag

The library was built on the footprint of the former Ballarat Gaol.Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines E.J. Tippett Library ballarat school of mines, library, e.j. tippett library, e.j. tippett learning resource centre

The listing of books in the Ballarat School of Mines library begins with No 1 and ends at No 1465. This book is identical to Library Catalogue No 00007, but isonly numbered to No. 921. Redmond Barry, Robert Broigh Smyth, Ferdinandy Von Mueller, the Victorian Geolofical Survey and many local illuminaries donated to the Ballarat School of Mines. Black cloth covered exercise book with handwritten lists of books in the Ballarat School of Mines Library dating from 1870 to 1896. The pages have been divided into columns with the following headings: Reg. No; Title; Author; Vol.; Issue; Donor, Receipt. Some of the books are as follows: 1. Memoirs of Geological Survey of Great Britain, Vol 1., 1846, Donated by Her Majesty's Government, 16/03/1870 19. Prospectus of the School of Mines, 1869, Donated by Her Majesty's Government, 16/03/1870 44. The Steam Engine, Rankine, purchased, 09/03/1871 72. Melbourne University Calendar, 1859-1860, donated by Sir Redmond Barry, 14/04/1871 85. Maps of County of Anglesey, donated by Minister of Mines, 23/05/1871 107. Electric Telegraph, R. Sabine, purchased, June 1874 356. Organic Constituents of Plants and Vegetable Substances, Dr. G.C. Willstein, donated by Ferdinand Von Mueller 375. The native Plants of Victoria Succinctly Defined, Baron Von Mueller, purchased, 1879 569. Platur's Manual of Qual and Quan Analysis with the blowpipe, donated by Henry Sutton, May 1884 738. German Bible, donated by R. J. Litton, 21.05.1886 802. Essays of Addison, J.R. Green, 18/06/1887, donated by Bella Guerin 803. Rec De Planches Dur Les sciences Les Arts Liberaux et les Arts Mechaniques, Vol VI, 1875, Donated by Theo William, 01/07/1887 Excel spreadsheet attached (incomplete)ballarat school of mines, library, books, ballarat school of mines library, william laplau, dr bunce, james oddie, bella guerin, j.f. usher, r.m. sergeant, redmond barry, robert brough smyth, cosmo newbery, john noble wilson, joseph flude, commissioner of patents, henry sutton, w.n. wooster, theophilus taylor, rivett henry bland, ferdinand von mueller, c.c. shoppee, william luplau, ferdinand krause, william wooster

Geoffrey Blainey was the inaugural Chancellor of the University of Ballarat. It is assumed this is the first graduation in 1995 at the Chancellor does not wear the University of Ballarat Chancellor's Academic regalia. Another possibility is when Geoffrey Blainey was awarded an honorary doctorate. Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. Two images of University of Ballarat Chancelor Geoffrey Blainey in academic regalia. .1) Coloured photograph of Geoffrey Blainey addressing the audience at a University of Ballarat Graduation Ceremony .2) Black and white image of of Geoffrey Blainey doffing his cap at a University of Ballarat Graduation Ceremonyuniversity of ballarat, geofrey blainey, blainey, chancellor, graduation

Colour photograph of Her Majesty's Theatre, Ballarat, 2020her majesty's theatre, ballarat, lydiard street south

Photograph published in the Melbourne Punch of George Hotel, Ballaratballarat, george hotel, hotels

Originally called the George Inn, this hotel was established in 1853.Three storey hotel in Lydiard Street North, Ballaratballarat, george hotel, lydiard street north

This property is known as Maremail.'Maremaul' inLyons Street South, Ballarat under renovation. ballarat, maremaul, 210 lyons st south

This property is known as Sunny South.'Sunny South, 223 Lyons Street South, Ballarat. ballarat, sunny south, lyons street south

Ballarat Horticultural Society, Double Diamond Jubilee, Courier newspaper, Saturday October 20, 1979, page 33The Horticultural Society was one of the oldest societies in Ballarat and some of the longstanding and eminent members played an important role in the establishment and development of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and other public gardens especially in Ballarat. 1 sheet with large photograph in black and white, top half of page, 2 Certificates of Merit, bottom half of page with print left hand side and middle of the page. Folded page.Printing in black biro on the left hand side of the page concerning John Ross and Andrew Anderson.john garner collection, garner, dr, horticultural society, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, jubilee, society, double diamond jubilee, gardening, roy mosman, henry shaw, john ross, t.b.toop, geo longley, blue gums, pollarding scheme, trees in victoria park, test gardens, roses, gladioli, public gardens