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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Burnley College - Displays, 1931
... burnley horticultural college... college students female students burnley horticultural gardens ...Newspaper clippings of 4 photos.Captions are: (1) "A dainty basket of dahlias arranged by a girl student at Burnley Horticultural School yesterday for the Royal Horticultural Society's display of autumn blooms in St. Kilda Town Hall." (2) "Miss Freda Lette arranging a basket of Madame Edouard Heriot roses for Mrs. J. S. Oliver at the National Rose Society's show in Melbourne Town Hall." (3) "Gardening girls (pupils at the Burley Horticultural School) taking in their dahlia exhibits at the Royal Horticultural Society Show at the St. Kilda Town Hall today." (4) " Floral Beauty and a fair admirer at the Royal Horticultural Show - Miss Jean Scott, of Burnley Horticultural School, with three choice specimens of gladioli, champions in their class. Left: Emile Aubrun variety, grown by Mr. G. Swensen, Ballarat. Also see B99.1046. (5, 6) Charlemagne and Sunnyside varieties, grown by Mr. R. Hayes, Ballarat."burnley horticultural college, students, female students, burnley horticultural gardens, freda lette, madame edouard heriot roses, mrs j.s. oliver, national rose society, flowers, dahlias, jean scott, royal horticultural society, royal horticultural show, g. swensen, r. hayes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - 35mm Colour slides, Garden Views and Miscellaneous, 1960-1964
... burnley horticultural college...". burnley horticultural college cow paddock plantings garden views ...18 slides 1960-1964. 1. "Pep Talk" Feb 1960 (Wilson's Promontory?) 2. "Undeveloped land (mowed) Ryde S of H 17.3.61". 3. "Burnley Hort College Feb 1962". 4. "BHC Vege Ground 1963", 5. "Cow Paddock New Plantings. 4, 6, 15, 16, 19. Orchard 1963". 3, 7-11, 13, 14. Garden views Sep 63. 17, 18. "Second Year Students 1964-Mildura".burnley horticultural college, cow paddock, plantings, garden views, students, bhc, lagoon paddock, vegetable plots, mildura camp, orchard, wilson's promontory -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Receipt, Receipt and bank books, 1932-1976
... Burnley Horticultural College Past Students Association... accounts Burnley Horticultural College Past Students Association ...Cash receipt books, State Savings and National Bank books, held in 5 cellophane bagsaccounts, burnley horticultural college past students association, national bank of australasia -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide - Colour slides, Mud Brick Hut Construction and Miscellaneous Burnley, 1980-1981
... burnley horticultural college.... burnley horticultural college bhc 1981 mcshane portable sheep ...12.16. showing construction of Mud Brick Hut "B.H.C. 1981". 1. "McShane Portable Sheep Yards A.R.C. 1100 Sheep $5,600" Oct 80. 2. "Floriculture Inst. Aalsmeer May 1980". 3. Powdery Mildew on grapes. 4, 5. "Yarra Grange Rose Pruning 1981" Aug 81. 7. "BHC SRC 81" Student Recreation Centre Aug 81. 8. Students in class.9-11. Agricultural Education display Sep 81. burnley horticultural college, bhc, 1981, mcshane portable sheep yards, floriculture, pruning, student recreation centre, agricultural education, construction mud brick hut, rose pruning, yarra grange, powdery mildew -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Making Girl Gardeners, 1931
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college students working outside oats careers uniforms ...Newspaper cuttings of an article and accompanying photo in "The Herald" December 9, 1931. The photo is of four students carrying pitchforks of oats, with the caption: "Girl harvesters at Burnley Horticultural School see plenty of the practical side of farming. They are carrying the last sheaves of an oats crop stacked yesterday." The accompanying article, "Burnley's Long Career," describes the students activities and the history of the school. It discusses the changes in the girls' uniforms over the years and the types of girls who take the course: those wanting a career as gardeners, those wishing to make 'pin money' from part-time gardening and those who regard gardening as a domestic hobby. Research and writing are also mentioned as potential careers.the herald, students, burnley horticultural college, students working outside, oats, careers, uniforms -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Down on the farm - at Burnley, 1931
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college maize students working outside horses ...(1) Two students sitting on straw and holding a bucket. (2) Seven female students with a horse and cart. One student is sitting on the horse and the caption reads: "New recruits at Burnley Horticultural School drove in rustic state to gather the maize crop yesterday. So popular has the school course become that there are no more vacancies for students this season. These beginners tackled a tall job, for the maize produced in the school paddock is 10 to 11 feet high."students, female students, burnley horticultural college, maize, students working outside, horses -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Twins at Work and Doing Time, 1930-1940
... burnley horticultural college... Horticultural School." 2. a story about egg production at the College ...Two newspaper cuttings. 1. two female students with a horse and cart, with the caption: "Twins at work - Pruning at the Burnley Horticultural School." 2. a story about egg production at the College, featuring a hen called Matilda Jane, and with an interview with Mr AW Jessep, with the sub-titles "Doing Time" and" Utopia."burnley horticultural college, female students, pruning, a.w. jessep, poultry, egg-laying competition, horses, students working outside -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Horticulture for Women - at the Burnley Gardens, 1928
... burnley horticultural college... horticulture female students burnley horticultural college course ...Describes classes available to women at Burnley, the gardens, the curriculum, practical activities, uniform, excursions and demonstrations. Also discusses potential salaries for gardeners after graduation. Cutting from The Age, Page for Women. Horticulture for Women. At the Burnley Gardens", February 7, 1928.the age, horticulture, female students, burnley horticultural college, course description, careers for women, uniform -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Students ShowThat The Pruning Season Is Here, 1929
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college apple trees pruning orchard students working ...Newspaper cutting from The Sun News-Pictorial, July 23, 1929. Photo of 12 students pruning apple trees, with a close-up of secateur technique. The caption reads: "Daughters of Eve among the apple trees at Burnley School of Horticuture are still lending their support to the apple-a-day adage first advocated in the Garden of Eden. They are shown pruning the apple trees in the orchard, which is in the charge of Mr AW Jessep. Inset is the correct method of cutting to an external bud on the tree. There are 34 girl students being trained at the school for professional positions as agriculturists. Many former students have won good posts in Australian States. The agricultural course occupies two years and carries a special certificate."the sun news-pictorial, students, apple tress, female students, a.w.jessep, burnley horticultural college, apple trees, pruning, orchard, students working outside -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Girl Gardeners - Pupils Taught at Burnley Farm, 1937
... burnley horticultural college... for any gardening emergency." the herald burnley horticultural ...The article discusses the course syllabus and potential jobs after graduation. There are two photos, one with a girl ploughing, pulled by two cart horses and the second of a girl surrounded by grape vines and grapes, with the caption: " 'Burnley' girls are ready for any gardening emergency."Newspaper cutting from "The Herald", April 30, 1939.the herald, burnley horticultural college, students, female students, syllabus, careers, horses, students working outside, orchard, grapes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, The March of Spring Takes No Account of Snow, 1935
... burnley horticultural college...-pictorial burnley horticultural college students female students ...Newspaper cutting from "News-Pictorial", August 7, 1935. The photo shows two female students admiring blossom on plum trees at Burnley, with the caption: "Flowering plum blossom in Burnley Horticultural Gardens tell the time of the year, irrespective of the cold climate. The students..." the sun news-pictorial, burnley horticultural college, students, female students, burnley horticultural gardens, orchard, plum blossom -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Weekly Times, Burnley Gardens To Be Utilised For Scientific Research and Experiments, 1928
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college Plant Research Institute The Weekly Times ...The article describes the need for scientific research by the Agricultural Department into plant diseases and the advantages of performing research at Burnley in the new laboratories. The research is directed by the Superintendant of Agriculture, Mr HA Mullett.Newspaper cutting from "The Weekly Times", September 8, 1928. the weekly times, diseases, laboratories, superintendant of agriculture, h.a. mullett, burnley horticultural college, plant research institute -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Herald, Women Gardeners are sought after - some mow lawns - and not just because husbands won't, 1927
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college careers salaries The Herald ...Features interviews with AW Jessep and FJ Rae who comment on the demand for women gardeners and the salaries they can earn. Also mentions Edna Walling.Newspaper cutting from "The Herald", September 15, 1927. "Women Gardeners are Sought After."the herald, a.w. jessep, f.j. rae, edna walling, female students, burnley horticultural college, careers, salaries -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, "Barn" Social
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college social activities ...The end-of-year "Barn" social was held by second-year students completing their courses at Burnley. Visitors were met at the gate by a horse and dray and transported to the hall for a barn dance.Newspaper clipping about the end-of-year "Barn" social.barn, students, burnley horticultural college, social activities -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, The Modern Girl Puts Her Hand To The Plough, 1930
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college students female students ploughing horses students ...Newspaper cutting with 3 photos (2 copies) from "The Sun News-Pictorial", October 15, 1930. (1) Student ploughing with a cart horse, with the caption: "Guiding the plough at Burnley Horticultural Gardens, a girl student prepares a plot for potatoes. Truly, the modern woman has entered the field of industry!" "Happy students at Burnley Horticultural Gardens thoroughly enjoy the hard work associated with the assimilation of farming and gardening lore. Ploughing, planting, pruning, and all the multitude of tasks in horticulture, come within the practical range of their studies." (2) 5 students walking in formation, with the caption: " A bevy of girls returning to lunch after their morning's work yesterday." and Two students in the orchard with flowering fruit trees, with the caption: "Examining the apple blossom for the implacable foe of the orchardist - thrip. The gardens are kept singularly free of pests."the sun news-pictorial, burnley horticultural college, students, female students, ploughing, horses, students working outside, orchard, apple blossom, thrip -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Spring Blossom, 1932-1934
... burnley horticultural college... Horticultural School." burnley horticultural college margaret dale ...Caption to photograph reads, "Spring blossom made a lovely background for Miss Margaret Dale (1934)as she plied a garden fork at the Burnley Horticultural School."burnley horticultural college, margaret dale, female students -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Australasian, A School of Horticulture Training Centre for Men and Women, 1938
... burnley horticultural college... burnley horticultural college courses past students past staff ...Article in "The Australasian" dated Dec. 10, 1938 p.34 in "Gardening Notes" by Erica. Brief history, careers for men and women. Also secondary school students and part-time classes. 3 photographs: Prize Winners, Staff and past students. See paper catalogue for names.the australasian, students, burnley horticultural college, courses, past students, past staff -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, Horticultural Soceity's Autumn Show, 1930
... burnley horticultural college.... the argus burnley horticultural college a.w. jessep royal ...2 photographs in "The Argus" dated March 26, 1930. (1) "The autumn show of the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria was opened at the Town Hall yesterday…A sectional view of the show while the opening ceremony was proceeding is given." Mr. A. Jessep second from left. (2) A bunch of dahlias held by a student.the argus, burnley horticultural college, a.w. jessep, royal horticultural society victoria, rhsv, garden show -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Australasian, Classes Resume at Burnley, 1932
... burnley horticultural college.... the australasian burnley horticultural college courses The Australasian ...Short article in the "Australasian" 06.02.1932 about the types of classes available at Burnley College, with some vacancies.the australasian, burnley horticultural college, courses -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Secrets of Seeds Their Study, c. 1953
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college e. comben j. quarry careers for girls ...Newspaper article about female seed testers for the Department of Agriculture, 2 of whom are Burnley graduates - Mrs. E. Comben and Miss J. Quarry (1952).seed testing, female students, burnley horticultural college, e. comben, j. quarry, careers for girls -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Magazine (Item), Burnley Horticulture College Magazines
... Burnley Horticulture College Magazines...Burnley Horticultural College...Magazine Burnley Horticulture College Magazines Folder ...burnley horticultural college, burnley college of horticulture, magazine, orroroo, burnley discourse newsletter, burnley student representative council -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Magazine, Burnley College of Horticulture School Magazine/Orroroo, 1938
... Burnley College of Horticulture School Magazine/Orroroo...Burnley Horticultural College...Magazine Burnley College of Horticulture School Magazine ...8 issues of magazine plus individual contributions. Refer to paper catalogueburnley horticultural college, magazine, orroroo -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Girl Farming Students at Burnley Horticultural Gardens, 1932-1934
... burnley horticultural college... female students burnley horticultural college students working ...3 photographs from a group of 5 in a newspaper. Caption: Girl Farm Students at Burnley Horticultural Gardens are busy harvesting this week. They undergo two years' practical and theoretical training in many branches of farming work. (3) A happy group on the way to reap a crop of oats. (4) A reaping mower going round the crop. (5) Miss Thelma Johnson (1934) who drives old Don and the mower." Also see B99.1078.students, female students, burnley horticultural college, students working outside, harvesting, oats, reaping mower, thelma johnson, don, draughthorse -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Bringing in the Sheaves, 1932-1934
... burnley horticultural college... at Burnley Horticultural School had a tough task reaping these tall ...Newspaper photographs.(1) From B99.1077 series. "Hay forking by the weaker sex." (2) "The last of the harvesting." (3) "Haymaking is in full swing." (4) "Dwarfed by a 10 ft. crop, a girl student at Burnley Horticultural School had a tough task reaping these tall stalks of maize."students, female students, burnley horticultural college, students working outside, maize, hay making -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Argus, Hydrangeas at Burnley, 1932
... burnley horticultural college... of the Burnley School of Horticulture. The principal (Mr. A.W. Jessep ...Photograph in "The Argus," 22 Dec 1932. Caption: "A magnificent bank of hydrangeas, 63ft. In length, may now be seen in the gardens of the Burnley School of Horticulture. The principal (Mr. A.W. Jessep), in the centre, and others are shown picking blooms to be sent to various hospitals for Christmas."the argus, hydrangeas, burnley horticultural college, a.w. jessep, orchard border, community -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, The Flowers That Bloom, 1927
... burnley horticultural college.... the leader flowers hydrangeas burnley horticultural college george ...(1) Photograph from a newspaper. Caption: "This fine show of hydrangeas was photographed at the Burnley Horticultural gardens. Not for years has there been such a fine display of these beautiful flowers." Comments from George Russ, who is probably the man in the photograph. (2) Photograph from "The Leader," September 10, 1927 of 4 female students standing with a staff member who is holding a plant, in the Gardens.the leader, flowers, hydrangeas, burnley horticultural college, george russ, female students, outside class -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun, Dobbin, 1937
... burnley horticultural college... burnley horticultural college horse dobbin female students The Sun ...Photograph in the "Sun'" December 18, 1937 p1. Caption, "Dobbin, the Burnley Horticultural School draught horse, carried happy freight back from the orchard yesterday. The school is now closed for 8 weeks' vacation."the sun, burnley horticultural college, horse, dobbin, female students -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Look at This Picture the Other Way Up, 1938
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college luffmann ponds waterlillies ...Photograph of Nell Watson (1939) in a newspaper March 23, 1938 reflected in the Lily Ponds.nell watson, burnley horticultural college, luffmann ponds, waterlillies -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Horticulture, A healthy, Outdoor Occupation, 1927-1928
... burnley horticultural college... news-pictorial female students burnley horticultural college ...(1) Photograph from the "Sun News-Pictorial" September 27, 1927 (as B91.273) with accompanying article. (2) Article in the "Sun News-Pictorial," April 9, 1928. "Careers for Women (No. 19) Horticulture, A Healthy, Outdoor Occupation." Short description of the course and career opportunities.sun news-pictorial, female students, burnley horticultural college, career oppportunities, exhibition, horticulture -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Eve Ousts Adam - Nymphs Dig at Coombe, 1927
... burnley horticultural college... horticultural college nellie melba coombe cottage graduates careers ...Article by C.A. in "The Sun News-Pictorial" 1927 about female Burnley graduate gardeners at Dame Nellie Melba's house: Coombe Cottage."sun news-pictorial, female students, burnley horticultural college, nellie melba, coombe cottage, graduates, careers