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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - A Guide to the Prime Ministers Avenue Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Waugh, Peter - The Prime Ministers, Unknown C1995
The booklet gives a short biographical sketch of each of the first 25 Prime Minister and other contributors to the Prime Minister Avenue.The Prime Ministers' Avenue in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens attracts many visitors as these people have played an important role in shaping Australia. 17 pages of a bookletp.5 John Garner has brief notes against some Prime Minister's namesjohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers, r.a crouch, author, peter waugh, ken palmer, peter nicholson, vic greenhalgh, wallace anderson, edmund barton to paul keating, prime ministers' avenue, the prime ministers' busts in the ballarat botanical gardens, sculptors, greenhalgh, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Victor Greenhalgh 1900-1983, Famous Sculptor from Ballarat, John Garner's notes, 2009
Greenhalgh sculpted the heads of 6 Prime Ministers' heads in the Prime Ministers' Avenue, Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Victor Greenhalgh became a famous Australian sculptor whose work is highly regarded, especially in Ballarat and Victoria.1 sheet of notesNonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, victor greenhalgh, greenhalgh road., school of mines, prime ministers' avenue, prime ministers' busts, rmit scholarship., national gallery, george v statue, deakin university (mt clear) dick richards bust, centennial medal. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888, A Thumbnail Sketch of His Life and Work, Unknown
Claxton was recognized by his contemporaries as being largely responsible for the development of Lake Wendouree and the GardensThe Claxton Memorial was erected in 1890 by public subscription to acknowledge Claxton's work in the development of Lake Wendouree and the Gardens. 1 page, 1/3 of print.(5 copies)None.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, frederick moses claxton, philanthropist, claxton memorial fountain, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Claxton Memorial, Commentary for Video, Unknown
The Commentary includes new information about the restoration of the Claxton Monument, the cause of Claxton's death and a newspaper report of Claxton's death. Ballarat Star, March 14th, 1888.Claxton was responsible for the development of Lake Wendouree and the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.5 pages. 41/4 pages of print.At the top of p.1 is written Press Release in biro.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, restoration of the claxton memorial, lake wendouree, english cholera, public subscription, mayor of ballarat, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888, Death Certification, 1888
F. R. Claxton died at the relatively young age of 56 years and was a civic leader and highly regarded member of the Ballarat Community.F.R. Claxton's untimely death may have been caused by food poisoning not English Cholera as noted the Death Certificate.Schedule B Death Certificate (2 copies) and one enlargement of this Death CertificateOn the back of Claxton's Death Certificate, in black biro "Obtained 22 Feb 2010 for Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group." john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, death certificate, english cholera, lake wendouree, claxton memorial, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Obituary for Councillor F.M. Claxton 4th August 1888, Mayoral Report Book, 1888. Mayor W. Collard Smith, 4th August 1888
Mayor W.Collard Smith records a brief obituary to F.M.Claxton in his report.The Obituary is evidence of the esteem in which Claxton was held in the "Municipal life" of Ballarat.one page, half of it printed.The word Obituary is highlighted in green texta and at the bottom of the page in blue biro is written john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, claxton memorial fountain, lake wendouree, obituary, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Ballarat News, 8/10/1997. Butters, Peter, "Claxton Honoured.", October 8 1997
The Claxton monument in front of the Fernery in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was made to honour a respected citizen and was erected after his death due to public subscription. F.M. Claxton was one of Ballarat's first "tourist ambassadors" and was largely responsible for developing the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.1 page of newsprint with a photograph of Claxton's bust in black and white and 4 columns of print about Claxton. Caption underneath the photograph reads: "Respected citizen: Frederick Moses Claxton's bust at Ballarat Botanical Gardens." page is folded in the middle.2 asterisks in biro, 2nd column, 2nd paragraph and 4th column, end of article.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, claxton memorial, lake wendouree, fountain, councillor, businessman, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, ballarat news -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888. Research by R.D. Mosman 25/5/95, Mayor's Report, 1890, Mayor's Report, 1890. Transcribed longhand by R.D. Mosman. 25/5/1995
The Mayor's report1890, confirms that the Claxton Memorial was erected by public subscription during William Little's term as Mayor.F.M. Claxton was instrumental in the development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Lake Wendouree.One page of printed transcriptionIn biro under "Mosman", 25.5.1995. Printed logo, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, top centre of page.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, fernery, frederick moses claxton, mayor's report, claxton memorial, lake wendouree., claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Restored F. M. Claxton Monument, The Re-opening of a Significant Memorial, 15th August, 1997
... Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...The Claxton Memorial consists of a white marble bust and pedestal set on a cement rendered base with pressed cement dolphins, the whole being set on a basalt plinth in a rendered brickwork pond surrounded by a wrought iron fence.The F.M. Claxton Memorial is a significant memorial structure and is of primary significance to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. It is one of the relatively few sculptures which recognise the work and dedication of one of Ballarat's leading figures in the nineteenth century.A coloured gloss photograph of the F.M Claxton MonumentOn the back of the photograph in blue biro is written, "Claxton Monument and Fountain. Photo taken by R.M (R.Mosman, very likely) after extensive restoration work and reopening on 15.8.1997.john garner, doctor, frederick moses claxton, ballarat botanical gardens, claxton memorial, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, public subscription, restoration, jude schahinger, george seddon., claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - "Claxton Monument is back to its best." Ballarat Courier, 15/8/97 and the launching of a computerised labelling system of trees and plants in the Gardens, The Recommissioning of the Monument in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the Engraving of the first tree label, 15/8/1997
The Claxton Monument and Fountain in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens was recommissioned in 1997 after extensive renovations and a computerised engraving system was purchased for the labelling of plants.The Claxton Monument is an important part of Ballarat Botanical Gardens historic statuary. And the new labelling system would help preserve part of City's history.I page (p.5) of yellowed newsprint with a large black and white photograph of the Claxton Monument to the right hand side. Cut out of newspaper at the bottom.At the top of the page, written in blue biro: "10.30 am 15/8/97 - Joan Garner - President attended by 50 Friends and Garden Staff."john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, claxton monument, restoration, frederick moses claxton, mayor, computerised labelling system, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, courier -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanical Gardens - Plaques, Location, Name and Item, c 2005
Each plaque is listed whether it is naming a sculpture, statue, lawn, tree, seat, garden, or pond. The plaques are important not only to those who are directly associated with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens but as important information available to the general public.Three pages, 21/2 of print in three columns.Noneballarat botanical gardens, plaques, location, name, item, john garner collection, garner, dr, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - National Trust of Australia (Vic), Register of Significant Trees. Ballarat Botanical Gardens. c1983, Unknown
This National Trust Register of Significant Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens is an important part of Ballarat's history. Unfortunately, since 1983, some of the trees listed have died or been removed.The Ballarat Botanical Gardens has a unique collection of trees which testify to the knowledge and enthusiasm of the Curators, City fathers and Gardeners in their development of the Gardens in earlier years, especially in the nineteenth century.1 sheet of paper with three lists of the trees and the number of them in the Gardens. (1 copy)Draft printed in red under main heading. In black biro, written on the first entry, "no on map". 10th entry (Sierra Redwood) number scribbled over and "outside gate" written. 14th entry (Horizontal Elm) "3 on list, 1dead". 15th entry (Horizontal Elm) "W of 17". ballarat botanical gardens, national trust of australia (vic), register of significant trees, trees, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Classification and Description, Unknown
A detailed list of the trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens giving valuable information for the researcher, gardener and tourist.There is a wide variety of trees in the BBG, both rare and common that are of botanical and historical interest.6 pages of grey photocopy, 5 1/2 typed pages, with the classification of trees underlined, the common name given and details about each tree. None.doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, trees, classification of trees in the bbg, information about various trees in the bbg., list of trees in the bbg., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Sturt Street Sculpture and Coffee Walk - Brochure
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Queen Victoria Statue, Sturt St, Ballarat
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Trees, Flowers and Gardens, Botanical Gardens, Chisholm, J.A. 1977, 1977
This summary gives detailed information of the trees, flowers and gardens in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 1977.Details given not only of location of flora but historical details of why the trees, flowers and gardens were planted.2 pages of grey photocopy with information typed in point form indicated by asterisks. The last line of the last point, p.1. has been cut off.None.doctor, trees, flowers, gardens, j.a.chisolm, 1977, location of flora, john garner collection, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Delavay's Oak, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 2014, May, 2011 and June 2014
There is a short biography in point form of Pere Jean Delavay after whom the oak tree is named, a description of the tree and a brief history of how it came to be in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Delavay's Oak is a rare tree planted in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens to celebrate the centenary of the Sisters of St John Of God Hospital in Ballarat.2 pages of typed information.Nonedoctor, ballarat botanical gardens, oak trees, delavay's oak, quercus delevayi, pere jean devalay, yunnan china, 1995, sisters of st john of god, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Wollemi Pine, Some selected facts, Unknown
The Wollemi Pine is an iconic tree found in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.The Wollemi Pine was thought to be extinct until 1994. It is the world's oldest and rarest tree species belonging to a 200 million year old plant.One sheet of paper with information in point form in a box.None.doctor, ballarat botanic gardens, wollemi pine, sydney botanic gardens, 1994, iconic trees., wollemia noblis., david noble, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Gondwana Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Categories and Common Features, Unknown
Part of an attempt to to categorise and identify common features of the wide range of trees in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.This material deals with the history of Gondwana trees and those represented in Australia today that relate to plants found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.4 pages. p.1 Map of Pangaea (Continents) left hand 2nd half of page. p2. Map, left hand top of page and 2 photographs of foliage, 2nd half of page. p 3. 5 small photographs down left hand side of page. p.4 no photographs or maps. none.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, gondwana trees in the ballarat botanical gardens, pangaea, trees., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, A 1983 Listing, 1983
Given climate change, the millenial drought and other developments in the Gardens, this listing contributes to assessing various changes.This 1983 listing of Trees in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens gives perspective and enables comparisons to be made with the trees in the Gardens today.3 Photocopies. One old yellowed typed copy dated 1983 and two more recent copies of 5 pages. Page 1. is missing, front page is numbered 2 and consecutive numbers from there in all 3 copies.There is inconsistent numbering on the left hand side of some items in black and annotations against some items throughout.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, trees, classification of trees in the bbg, 1983, description of trees, numbering of trees., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Heritage Trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens c2011, Details of 14 listed Trees and 15 young trees planted, Heritage Trees - 2011. Young trees - 2009, 2010
Clear and detailed descriptions for each Heritage tree in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens.Some of the Heritage trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens are rare and/or important. They are also important in terms of the development of the Gardens and the history of Ballarat.15 pages, one page for each listed tree, with botanic names in italics. Young trees are listed on one page, all in Font 11 ?, small but clear print.None.john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, trees, classification of heritage trees, heritage trees, john garner collection, policy of renewal, young trees, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Listing of Wetland Plants, Ballarat Botanical Gardens Wetland Plants, Unknown
While there are drawings of wetlands' plants and the classification of each plant, it is not clear as to how many of these plants are to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, at this time.As the Wetlands, in the northern section of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens are an important and unique section of the Gardens today, it is important to know something of the flora in that area.3 double sheets with black and white drawings of plants on the left hand side of each half page with the classification for each plant.Joan Garner is written in blue biro on the back of the first sheet.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanic gardens, north garden reserve, wetlands, wetlands' plants, drawings of wetlands plants, classification of wetland plants -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Loss of a 117 year old Weeping Elm in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, City of Ballarat Community Magazine, September, 2007, September, 2007
Age and decay caused the loss of the Scotch Weeping Elm which was listed on the National Trust (Vic) Significant Tree Register.This large Scotch Weeping Elm was one of the oldest trees in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.1 sheet of white paper printed on both sides with headings in green and coloured photographs. The sheet p.29 is torn out down the left hand side.nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, scotch weeping elm, ulmus glabra 'horizontalis'. national trust (vic) significant tree register, gall formations, imbalanced canopy, ballarat woodworkers guild, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Significant Trees of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, List and Map, c 2018
These trees planted in the nineteenth century are an exceptional collection of exotic conifers and deciduous trees.These trees classified by the National Trust means that the trees are an essential part of Australia's heritage and should be preserved for future generations.A coloured pamphlet divided into three parts, with trees and coloured picture on one side and a map of where the trees are situated on the other.Right hand corner of coloured picture, there is the logo of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardensjohn garner collection, dr, significant trees, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, map -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Letter to Mr Ford from Doctor Ferdinand von Mueller 28/7/71, Topping the Blue Gum Tree, 28/7/71
This letter was written by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Melbourne Botanic Gardens to Mr Ford, Ballarat Town Clerk and is evidence of the advisory role von Mueller played, especially in the 1880's, in terms of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Doctor von Mueller was a valuable contributor to the development and planning of Ballarat Public Gardens. He visited Ballarat regularly and was also examiner for the Botany course at the Ballarat School of Mines.Photocopy of the original yellowed letter on two white sheetsPhotocopied letter written longhand in black ink. Left hand side in faint handwriting underlined, "Dr. Mueller, Topping the gum tree, 28/7/71".john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, melbourne botanic gardens, baron ferdinand von mueller, doctor von mueller, doctor mueller, mr ford town clerk, blue gum trees, botany course school of mines, george longley, benevolent home gardens, director melbourne botanic gardens, victorian government botanist., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - "Hello Wolly". The Wollemi Pine, Brisbane Botanics, Ancient Plants Edition, December, 2006, December 2006
There is a Wollemi Pine in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.The Wollemi Pine is a survivor from dinosaur times and is much prized today. It was discovered in 1994 by David Noble in the Blue Mountains.Page 1 of Brisbane Botanics periodical, black print on white paper.None.john garner, doctor, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, brisbane city botanical gardens, brisbane botanics, wollemi pine, wollemia nobilis, dick date., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Plants as Medicines, History Part 1, Plants as Medicines Part 2
There are plants in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens that are medicinal especially in the Sensory Garden section.The background to plants used by people from earliest times is outlined, as well plants used for medicinal purposes. How these plants were used is valuable information, in terms of the plants already found in the Gardens and any future planting.Part 1 consists of 3 pages printed in black ink with green sub-headings. Part 2 consists of 8 pages printed in black ink with headings in red, sub-headings in green; in italics on gloss paper.Nonejohn garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, history of medicinal plants, medicinal plants, plants as medicines, sensory garden, types of medicinal plants, uses of medicinal plants, john garner collection, ballarat, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Death Certificates of People Associated with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens 1880-1910, Medical Diagnosis Related to Contemporary Documentation and Reports
The Death Certificates discussed are of notable people who made important contributions to the establishment and development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.The analysis of the death certificates provides insights not only to the practice of medicine at the turn of nineteenth century Ballarat but into the lives and state of health of a few important people at that time.5 typed pages of a talk in black ink.Several "typos" corrected in black biro, pp.2,3,and 4.john garner collection, garner, dr, death, certificate, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, personalities, claxton, ham, mcdonald, morey, rooney, stoddart, thomson, cause of death, statistics -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - National Trust of Australia (Vic), Tour of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens 1992-93, 1992-1993
This listing of trees at this time is important in terms of the subsequent millennial drought and in giving details of where each tree is situated in the Gardens and the condition of each tree.The Ballarat Botanical Gardens has a notable collection of trees, which are important in the history of Ballarat and for citizens and visitors to this City.4 pages printed on both sides, faint though legible grey print. 3 and 1/4 printed pages.Nonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, trees in the ballarat botanical gardens, national trust of australia (vic), trees in 1992-93, location of trees, condition of trees, botanic names of trees., friends of ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Robert Williams Blue Gum ?, Dedication Plaques in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 7-9 January 1991
Director of Gardens M/s Claire Nailer nee Williams is asking for information about a Blue Gum dedicated to her Great Grandfather, Robert Williams. She is also asking whether a new plaque could be made also including her grandfather and father. This correspondence refers to the history of the Blue Gums in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, the issue of dedication plaques missing and the lack of funds for replacements. Insight is also given into Philip Clingin's assiduous work. pp.1,3 & 4 are printed on City of Ballarat notepaper with City Logos and address in blue. p2 is a photocopied letter written in longhand.There is a note in longhand stapled to the right top corner of p.1.john garner, john garner collection, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, curator, philip clingin, claire nailer nee williams, robert williams, major-general robert earnest williams, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, blue gums, williams family papers, weston bate, dedication plaques, director of gardens and parks, roy mosman, 1991, eucalyptus globulus, gardens, ballarat