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City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Miss Carol Penrose, Queen of Begonias (back) Ballarat Begonia Festival, circa 1956
... gifted to the Ballarat Library....City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...This slide shows the 1956 "Queen of Begonias" in Ballarat, on her float during the Begonia Festival street parade. Miss Carol Penrose, who was crowned by the Prime Minister Robert Menzies, is shown in the background. The runners up that year were Janet Saunders and Hillary Richards, otherwise known as "Princesses", one being pictured here, in front of the Begonia Queen. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.begonia festival, festival, queen of begonias, ballarat, parade -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Flat Ornament: A Pattern Book Of Designs of Textiles, Embroideries, Wall Papers, Inlays, Etc
... Stamped " Ballarat School of Art Library: Bookplate... with leather spine. Stamped " Ballarat School of Art Library ...Large brown hardcovered book with leather spine.Stamped " Ballarat School of Art Library: Bookplate of the Ballarat Technical School Library R/5art, pattern book, designs, textiles, embroideries, wall papers, inlay, bookplate -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Lorenzo Roccheggiani, Raccolta de Cento Tavole, 1804
... ballarat technical art school library...This book was part of the Ballarat Technical Art School... Technical Art School Library. ballarat technical art school library ...This book was part of the Ballarat Technical Art School Library.Large book, without cover, with copperplate engraved plated. A collection of 100 plates representing religios, civil and military costume of ancient Egypt, Etruscan, Greek and Roman drawings on all the ancient monuments for use of teachers of art. Designed and cut in copper by Lorenzo Roccheggiani. Includes terminology and index.ballarat technical art school library, greek art, roman art, etruscan art, egyptian art, costume, helmuts, uniform, classical antiquities -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Styles of Ornament, 1910
... ballarat technical art school library...This was Book 12598 in the Ballarat Technical Art School...Ballarat Technical Art School Library Book Plate R598... Library Book Plate R598 This was Book 12598 in the Ballarat ...This was Book 12598 in the Ballarat Technical Art School Library.Blue cloth covered book of 647 pages. Many illustrations.Ballarat Technical Art School Library Book Plate R598ballarat technical art school library, ornament, ballarat technical art school, alexander speltz -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, H.J. Dennis, Third Grade Perspective, c1880
... ballarat technical art school library...This book was used in the Ballarat Technical art School...Inside front cover is a Ballarat Technical Art School... Library bookplate R/157 This book was used in the Ballarat ...Book with black cover and leather spine. non-fictionballarat technical art school, prespective, ballarat technical art school library, bookplate, examinations -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork - Temporary, Pauline O'Shannessy- Dowling et al, Lead On Mural (decommissioned 2020), 2013-2020
... in a carpark at the Ballarat Library from 2013-2020. Art Streetz...City of Ballarat The Phoenix 25 Armstrong Street South ...A temporary artwork by Lead On Ballarat was installed in a carpark at the Ballarat Library from 2013-2020. Art Streetz Murals was an initiative of Lead On Ballarat’s, “Take Back the Streets” art program and the City of Ballarat. The project was funded under the Graffiti Prevention and Removal Grants, part of the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program. The aim of the project was for the young people involved to develop their skills, ideas and designs with assistance from the ‘Lead Artist’ Pauline O'Shannessy-Dowling. The artwork was created through a number of workshops, planning and design sessions. The final design received approval from the City of Ballarat and was painted by the lead artist and collaborators from April – May 2013.The artwork is of aesthetic and social significance to the people of Ballaratpainted mural lead on ballarat, take back the streets -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Post Office Building, Ballarat
... in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. The former Post Office building in Ballarat now houses the Art School, Federation University These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006.post office building, lydiard street north, sturt street, federation university -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Former Freemasons Hall, also known as Electra Hall
... in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006. Erected 1872-74, this building now houses The Lost Ones Gallery.freemasons, camp st, ballarat, greek revival -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Gold discovery centenary monument, Albert Street Ballarat, circa 1950s
... relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. ...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...The Gold Discovery centenary (1851-1951) monument in its original position in Albert St, Ballarat facing Sturt St, with the original public toilets behind. The monument features a replica of the Welcome Nugget, found in 1858 and the world's largest at that time. The monument also lists the weight of gold removed from the large "deep lead" mines, with a model of surface buildings of a mine sitting on top. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. ballarat, vintage bus, gold mining, welcome nugget -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Christmas Decorations, Myer Store, corner Sturt Street and Armstrong St Ballarat circa 1956
... to the Ballarat Library. ...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...The Myer store, at the south west corner of Armstrong and Sturt Streets, with the 'new' cantilevered verandah (and evidently still some building renovations happening). This building has had many tenants and occupiers, but has always been a department store, originally constructed 1869-71 for R.J. Mitchell. The architect was noted Ballarat architect H.R.Caselli. A replica of the 1901 verandah was built in the late 1980s. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. sturt street, myer store, christmas lights, christmas decorations, verandahs, ballarat, olympic games -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Olympic Games Decorations, Post Office Building, Ballarat 1956
... husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...The first section of the Ballarat Post Office was built in 1864, the second (including the tower and offices in Lydiard St) in 1885. The original design had the arched windows on the ground floor (facing Sturt St) forming a colonnade, but these were soon filled in to provide more internal space. Here the Post Office is decorated for the 1956 Olympic Games, when the rowing and canoeing events were held on Lake Wendouree. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. post office building, olympic games, lydiard street north, sturt street, federation university, illuminations -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The plays of Shakespeare Vols I-III
... Book plate on flyleaf: Literature / Crest / Ballarat...: Literature / Crest / Ballarat College / Library / Presented by / Mr ...Presented to the school by Mr Adam Scott. An Adam Scott, son of Adam Scott of Bridge Street, entered the school 1896. The books may have been donated by the son or the father. Adam Scott of 19 Bridge St is also listed as parent of Eliza Scott, Dux of Ballarat College Girls School 1884. Example of ongoing commmunity support of the school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians and members of the college community and associates.Large cloth-bouth books with black border illustration on cover and gold lettering and illustration on spineBook plate on flyleaf: Literature / Crest / Ballarat College / Library / Presented by / Mr A Scott 1954.... Handwritten on flyleaf: Alan Scott / 27-29 Bridge St / Ballarat -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, McHutchison & Campbell, If, & what? : twelve lectures on the foundations of christian theism, 1882
... of books from the old Ballarat german language library with school... Ballarat german language library with school text books...Ballarat Clarendon College 1425 Sturt Street Ballarat ...Part of a collection obtained by K C Hofmaier 1963 by purchase of a library at gembrrok (Vic) which contained a number of books from the old Ballarat german language library with school text books and theological works formerly the property of the founder of Ballarat College Rev'd Wm Henderson. William Henderson was Minister of St Andrews Kirk at the time of writing. The very strong Presbyterian roots of Ballarat College were a legacy of this man. Socially significant for school community because of its authorship - William Henderson founded ballarat College. Black calf binding with damaged spine; gold lettering on front cover; dark green endpapers; gilt page edges;Handwritten inscription on front endpaper: by Wm Henderson / founder of Ballarat College Handwritten inscription on back of endpaper: Collected by K C Hofmaier 1963 by purchase of a library at gembrrok (Vic) which contained a number of books from the old Ballarat german language library with school text books and theological works formerly the property of the founder of Ballarat College Rev'd Wm Henderson.william-henderson, keith-hofmaier, 1882, ballarat-college, theology. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Art/Sculpture Scrap Book, c1880
... ballarat technical art school library...This book was number R453 in the Ballarat technical Art... technical Art School library. ballarat technical art school library ...This book was number R453 in the Ballarat technical Art School library.Green cloth covered scrapbook with photographic images from antiquity glued onto the pages, and handwritten descriptions.ballarat technical art school library, art, sculpture, arch of titus, temple of jerusalem, roman forum, foro romano, colosseum, palatine hill, rupe tarpeia, piazza de popolo, st peter's, rome, arch of constantine, trevi fountain, fontana di trevi, castello s. angelo, tomb of hadrian, ponte s. angelo, augustus caesar, julius caesar, commodus, dacian captine, posidippo, discobulus, discus thrower, the dying gladiator, demosdthenes, sophocles, pudicizia, fortuna, cerene, calliope, erato, enterpes, flora, sala agrippina, sala de'filosoti, pompei, pompei forno, skull, tre fontane, rome, leaning tower of pisa -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Adeline's Art Dictionary, 1891
... ballarat technical art school library...This book was part of the Ballarat Technical Art School... of the Ballarat Technical Art School Library (R84)) ballarat technical art ...Black half leather bound book of 422 pages. Many line illustrationsnon-fictionballarat technical art school library, book plate, art -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Franz Meyer, A Handbook of Ornament, 1924
... ballarat technical art school library...This book was part of the Ballarat Technical Art School... Library (R443) ballarat technical art school library book plate ...Green hardcovered book of 548 pages. non-fictionballarat technical art school library, book plate, art, ornament, lion, mouldings, metal objects, frames, jewellery, charges, heraldry, lettering, ornamental letters -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Buildings, Lydiard Street North
... in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These four buildings, originally all banks, were designed by Leonard Terry, all erected early 1860s. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006.terry, leonard -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Victoria House, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat
... in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006. This building once stood on the angled corner of Lydiard Street North and Doveton Crescent, diagonally opposite the railway station. victoria house, lydiard street north -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Lake Wendouree circa 1950s
... to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library....City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...A view from the "Fairyland" area of the Wendouree Lake showing Mount Warrenheip in the background. Lake Wendouree is often considered the soul of Ballarat according to advertisements from the early 1900's saying "Sydney may have it's Harbour, Melbourne, it's bay but Ballarat has Lake Wendouree." This may have been Mrs.Strange's favorite spot to photograph the Lake, another image in this series captures the same area in a different mood. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.lake wendouree -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The English School of Painting, 1885
... ballarat technical art school library...This book was part of the Ballarat Technical Art School... Library (P/29) ballarat technical art school library english ...Green hardcovered booknon-fictionballarat technical art school library, english school of painting, pre-raphaelites, caricature, watercolour, reynolds, gainsborough, john linnell, john leech, f. holl, a. hopkins, john gilbert, f. walker, g.f. watts, r.w. macbeth, edwin edwards, j.e. millais, j.m.w. turner, john constable, r.p. bonington, old masters, w. hogarth, c.r. leslie -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Robert Burns statue, Sturt St, Ballarat
... in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006. Australia’s first monument to a poet is a statue of the Scot, Robert Burns with his dog, carved from marble in Italy by sculptor John Udny, unveiled in 1887.robert burns, ballarat -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Rear of Lydiard St North warehouses, Ballarat
... in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006. The rear of the architecturally important warehouses in Lydiard Street North has long been a site for signwriters and advertisers to promote their wares. The warehouses were erected in 1861-2.s. flohm signwriter, j.j. coller merchants, warehouse, bluestone -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, Alfred Hall, corner Curtis and Grenville Streets, Ballarat circa 1950s
... to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. ...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...Demolition appears to be under way in this image of the Alfred Hall. It was built in 1862 for the visit of Queen Victoria's son Prince Alfred the Duke of Edinburgh, across the Yarrowee (which formed the municipal boundary) apparently because the municipalities of Ballarat and Ballarat East could not decide who should have the honour! The Alfred Hall held many of the city's events over 89 years, but was symbolically locked up the day the Civic Hall in Mair Street was officially opened, in August 1956. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. alfred hall, curtis street, holden cars, ballarat -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35mm Slide, R.A.A.F Missile on parade, Ballarat Circa 1956
... to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library....City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...Part of a parade on Creswick road, showing the R.A.A.F Wireless Air Gunner School no.1's (WAGS) float. The display shows a missile and a few of the Cadets aboard. The location of this photograph was easily identifiable by the large chimney in the background along with Coltmans (presently Aldi) The missile though fake looking is in fact a real missile known as the Red Dean, and was supposed to be the largest air to air missile developed by Britain but was never fully developed and all work on it was cancelled in the 1950's Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.millitary, raaf, r.a.a.f, wags, parade, ballarat, missile, red dean -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Japanese Art Book, The Floral Art of Japan, 1899
... Ballarat Technical Art School Library... from original woodblocks Ballarat Technical Art School Library... woodblocks Ballarat Technical Art School Library book plate British ...Green hard bound book 14 Coloured Plates are ink impressed from original woodblocks Ballarat Technical Art School Library book platenon-fictionfloral, arrangement, flowers, illustrations, japanese, artists, flora, ballarat technical art school library, josiah conder, japan, kimono, arrrangement -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
... Book plates inside front cover: Ballarat College Library... plates inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / R M Horner ...Three books donated to the Ballarat College to the New Weatherly Library in 1971 by then Principal R M Horner. Mr Horner was Principal of Ballarat College 1967 - 1973 and Ballarat Clarendon College 1974 - 1986. Three volumes, blue cloth bound; various sizesBook plates inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / R M Horner / July 1971.... Book plate on flyleaf: Ex Libris / R M Horner (signature in ink)r-m-horner, ballarat-college, new-weatherly-library, 1971, ballarat-clarendon-college -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, St Andrew's Kirk, Sturt St, Ballarat
... in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006. St Andrew's Kirk, Sturt St, Ballarat, is part of an outstanding group of churches in the western part of the city. The nave was erected in 1862-64, the spire in 1884, and the transepts in 1889. church, baby's pram, perambulator, street scene -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Thomas Moore statue, and Town Hall, Sturt St, Ballarat
... in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006. Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, the inspiration for this statue coming from the Irish people of Ballarat, soon after the Robert Burns statue was erected by the Scots. Sculpted by George Grant in 1889moore, thomas, begonia festival -
City of Ballarat Libraries
35 mm Slide, Statuary Pavilion, Ballarat Botanical Gardens circa late1950s
... feature of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, and unique in Victoria...City of Ballarat Libraries Eureka Centre Eureka Street ...James Russell Thompson (1818-1886) a successful mining investor and stockbroker of the Ballarat Stock Exchange, gifted the pavilion and the statues within, as a 10,000 pound bequest to the City in his will. The pavilion, designed by architect T.E. Molloy on an octagonal plan with a convex curved roof, was constructed in 1887, and houses the statues Flight from Pompeii, Rebekah, Susannah, Modesty and Ruth. The pavilion is a major feature of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, and unique in Victoria. It is a favourite subject for photographers, and Mrs Strange has captured it surrounded by massed small begonias. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library. botanical gardens, lake wendouree, james russell thompson, statuary pavilion, weighing machine -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - E.J. Barker Papers, Papers collected by E.J. Barker Related to School of Mines Ballarat and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education Merger
... Ballarat and the Library at the Mt Helen Campus is named after him... Ballarat and the Library at the Mt Helen Campus is named after him ...E.J. Barker is a past principal of the School of Mines Ballarat and the Library at the Mt Helen Campus is named after him. School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityCorrespondence, Reports, Plans, Newspaper articles, Newsletters, notes and other papers from various institutions and Government departments relating to the merger school of mines ballarat, e.j. barker, merger report, approach to a merger, merger, d. woolley, scv/vic joint committee, scv, vic, ballarat institute of advanced education, state college of victoria, education advisory committee, minster for education, councils of colleges, academic committee, the age, uni must employ surplus staff, university boycott campaign, committees of council, enrolments, master plan soon for new state college, new principal for state college, bendigo advertiser, early decision expected on amalgamation, b.i.t and state college will be merged, f.j. rogers, j.a. chisholm, state college will build, tertiary planning in state of chaos, phone message, victoria institute of colleges, t. swanson, j. ryan, r. mcmullen, r. hinkley, commission on advanced education, newsletter, bendigo institute of technology, dr. law, r.w. birrell, colleges head for merger, mr mcdonnell, tender recommended, k.g. scarrott, r.w wirrell, r.e parry, enrolment forecasts, monash reporter, mt helen campus plan, notes, submission to the minister, report, choice of umbrella body, education merger sound, city of ballarat, i.c smith, australian universities commission, education department, ballarat institute of advanced education staff association, k.l jennings, multi-campus institutions, corporate nature of councils, future development, comments on merger, umbrella organisations