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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Victoria Park Precinct, City of Ballarat, Notes on the Parkland in the Nineteenth Century, Unknown
This page gives information about Victoria Park essentially from 1884-1894.Some idea is given here of Victoria Park back in history and plans for the planting of trees.1 page headed Victoria Park with a rough sketch of the Parkland area. There is an unfinished sentence at the bottom of the page and no page to follow.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, weston bates, george longley, curator, ballarat botanical gardens, night soil, ballarat council parks and gardens committee, gum trees, pines, victoria park, history friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Victoria Park, Ballarat, A Brief Chronology 1861-1929, Unknown
A brief though useful chronology of Victoria ParkVictoria Park has featured in the history of Ballarat since 1861.1 page of large print in point form with a bullet for each point.Nonevictoria park, ballarat council, mining companies, arbor day, trees, clegg and nicholls, guilfoyle, f.w.niven, pinus radiata, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor john garner, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Lucas Booklet, 1921. Souvenir, Ballarat Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour, 7/2009
Details are given of the establishment of the Avenue of Honour and the Arch of Victory, the opening of these by H.R.H. Prince of Wales 2/6/1920 and the making of a pair of yellow silk pyjamas, by the Lucas girls for the Prince, latterly, Duke of Windsor. The Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour are important landmarks in Ballarat of which citizens of Ballarat are justly proud.2 pages of typed notes. p.1, quotations from 2 references are cited at the bottom of p.1 and on p.2, there is a poem entitled "The Royal Pyjamas."None.john garner, doctor john garner, lucas girls, arch of victory, avenue of honour, h.r.h. prince of wales, duke of windsor., r.selkirk, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Research and Talk by Roy D, Mosman, FBBG. 24/2/2000, The Life and Work of Tilly Thomson, 24/2/2000
Mrs Thompson was highly regarded and well-known for her work especially at E.Lucas and Co. and with Ballarat's Avenue of honour and the Arch of Victory.Mrs Thompson's contributions to the Ballarat community were significant in terms of her humanity and business acumen.4 typed pages headed "The Life and Work of Tilly Thompson".These 4 pages all have retyped written at the top of the page in black biro. This draft has been edited with some amendments throughout.john garner, doctor john garner, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, e.lucas and co., avenue of honour, arch of victory, "the golden threads", matilda louise clennell, matilda louise thompson., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Tilly Thompson nee Matilda Louise Clennell 1871-1959, Last Will and Testament, 15/12/1956
This is the Last Will and Testament of Matilda Louise Thompson known for her valuable contributions to life and work in the Ballarat community.Mrs Thompson is remembered to this day, by many people in Ballarat for the work she did as a businesswoman and humanitarian, evidenced by the memorial garden in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.5 pages in all. pp.1&2 are the actual Will and pp.3-5 list Mrs Thompson's property. The first 2 pages are grey photocopies. The WIll is signed and dated and the last 3 pages initialed.john garner, doctor john garner, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, matilda louise thompson., avenue of honour, arch of victory, lucas&co., methodist church, tilly thompson garden, ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Australian Dictionary of Biography, Thompson, Matilda Louise (1871-1959), 1990. Accessed 26/9/2013
Matilda Thompson was a noted Ballarat businesswoman and philanthropist.Tilly Thompson came to be known especially for her philanthropy after World War 1.1 page. Headings are in blue. Author and title in brown with a select bibliography and citation details at the end of the article.None.john garner, doctor john garner, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, tilly thompson garden, ballarat botanical gardens, avenue of honour, arch of victory, methodist church, e.lucas &co pty.ltd, john garner collection, garner, ballarat -
![Work on paper - Photograph of Matilda (Tilly) Thompson, After Retirement, Unknown. [Prior to 1959]](/media/collectors/604ff8fe21ea670e4806523f/items/641aacbcba61d7c39acee027/item-media/643aa42dbb29badd165c35ea/item-fit-380x285.jpg)
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Photograph of Matilda (Tilly) Thompson, After Retirement, Unknown. [Prior to 1959]
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 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour, Important Landmarks in Ballarat, Unknown
These notes provide important details about the Arch of Victory and the Avenue of Honour.The planning and completion of the Arch of Victory and the Avenue of Honour played a significant role in Ballarat's early twentieth century history.One page in note form with 2 quotations from 2 histories at the bottom of the page.None.john garner, doctor john garner, arch of victory, avenue of honour, e.lucas &co pty.ltd, lucas booklet 1921, matilda louise thompson., tilly thomson, tilly thompson garden, ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Heritage Information Guide, The Ballarat Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour, 7/2007
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 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Vandalism At Gardens. Ballarat Courier, 2/2/1940, Prime Minister's Bust
1 sheet of newspaper copied in heavy black print and divided into 3 columns.The relevant small snippet of information has a blue biro line around it. john garner collection, ballarat, gardens, bust, prime minister, vandalism, courier, 1940 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - From James Scullin to John Howard, Australian Prime Ministers' Busts and the Sculptors. 5/6/1997
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Prime Ministers Avenue, History, The Sculptors and The Prime Ministers, 1997
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - WIkipedia, 7/2/2010, Prime Minister's Avenue, Ballarat
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Victor Greenhalgh 1900-1983, A Short Biography by John Garner
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Prime Ministers Avenue, A tale of two PM's and four heads by John Garner 6/2009
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Prime Facts 51, Australian Prime Ministers Centre
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Governor Unveils Busts of Prime Ministers, Ballarat Courier 1 March 1940
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Ballarat Begonia Festival 6-15 March, 1998, Souvenir Program. The Ballarat Courier, 4 March, 1998
Ballarat Begonia Festival 6-15 March, 1998, Souvenir Program. The Ballarat Courier, 4 March, 1998.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, courier, begonia festival -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Chas Walker & Co., Auctioneers and General Agents, Receipts.1928,1931, Monies Paid by Mrs Charlotte Beaton, relative of Mrs Ruth Beaton, who occupied North Lodge, BBG
Chas Walker & Co., Auctioneers and General Agents, Receipts.1928,1931. Monies Paid by Mrs Charlotte Beaton, relative of Mrs Ruth Beaton, who occupied North Lodge, BBG.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, beaton, north lodge, chas walker, auctioneer, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative, Koori Art Poles - Western Bed by Koori Artist Tom Clarke
Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative. Koori Art Poles - Western Bed by Koori Artist Tom Clarke.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, aboriginal, koori artist, tom clarke, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - William Charles Almeida by Dorothy Wickham, A Short Article, Ballarat Heritage Services
William Charles Almeida by Dorothy Wickham. A Short Article, Ballarat Heritage Services.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, almeida, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Northern Gardens and the Cutting of Grass, The Use of the Northern Gardens by the Mental Hospital for Grazing Cattle
The Northern Gardens and the Cutting of Grass. The Use of the Northern Gardens by the Mental Hospital for Grazing Cattle.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, metal hospital, grass, northern gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Menu for the October 1891 opening of the Lake Pavilion. PRC, VPRS 2500, Unit 67, The Lake Pavilion Now Piper's at Lake Wendouree
Menu for the October 1891 opening of the Lake Pavilion. PRC, VPRS 2500, Unit 67. The Lake Pavilion Now Piper's at Lake Wendouree.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, pavillion, piper's, 1891, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Changing Conservatories in the Gardens, From Keel House to the Robert Clark Conservatory
The Changing Conservatories in the Gardens. From Keel House to the Robert Clark Conservatory.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, conservatories, keel house, robert clarke, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Guns in the Gardens, Notes and Correspondence, John Garner
Guns in the Gardens. Notes and Correspondence, John Garner.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, guns, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Draft Commentary re Documentary Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Annotations to the Commentary and Pictures
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Mr Longley's Services. Ballarat Courier 13/10/1894, A Public Tribute
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Rules for the Regulation of the Botanical Gardens, Ballarat Courier, 16/9/1859, Bye Law No.21 of the Western Municipality
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Our Lake and Gardens. Ballarat Courier, 12/12/1894, Abundance of Water and Beautiful Flowers
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Four Short Articles, Ballarat Star, Pollution 19/91881, Sparrows 13/2/1882, Dangers 22/2/1882, Platypus, 6/2/1882 at Lake Wendouree
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