"The Leader" July 30, 1952 pp 19-22 compiled by John Redrup. Special supplement. Acknowledgement that much of the material based on Vic Dept. of Agriculture information and thanking the Department - especially the staff of the School of Horticulture at Burnley.the leader, john redrup, burnley school of horticulture, gardening advice, burnley horticultural college

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 24 April, 1886 p15. Description of a meeting of the Council of the Agricultural College with a view to acquiring land for an agricultural college near Melbourne.the leader, agricultural college, council meeting

This photograph was produced in 1987 as a press image for The Leader Newspaper Group and references the City of Broadmeadows, a former local government area in metropolitan Melbourne. The image reflects late 20th century local government identity and community representation prior to the 1994 municipal amalgamations in Victoria.This photograph is significant as a visual record of the City of Broadmeadows during the late 1980s and as an example of local press photography produced by The Leader Newspaper Group. It contributes to the historical understanding of municipal identity, civic pride, and local media representation in Broadmeadows prior to council amalgamation.Black and white photographic print. The image shows a person leaning over a sign reading “CITY OF BROADMEADOWS” in hand lettered capital text. The photograph is outdoors, with foliage visible in the background. The image is composed as a press-style portrait. The verso is blank apart from handwritten notes, a copyright stamp, and an adhesive reference label.Verso, handwritten in blue ink: “Antoinette Abela / pic Bill McAuley / 1987” Verso, printed rubber stamp (faded): “THE LEADER NEWSPAPER GROUP PHOTOGRAPH / COPYRIGHT / reproduction without written authority is prohibited / 160 WHITEHORSE RD., BLACKBURN” Verso, adhesive label: “PH 1546”city of broadmeadows, municipal government, local government identity, press photography, suburban melbourne, community representation, civic signage, urban history, the leader newspaper group, 1980s victoria

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 30 May, 1891 p15. List of applicants for the Horticultural course rapidly filling up.the leader, applicants, horticultural course, horticultural college

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 18 July, 1891 p14. Description of damage the recent flood had done to the Horticultural Gardens. Deemed to have done more damage than the 1863 flood.the leader, horticultural gardens, flood, damage to gardens

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 28 December 1895 p 13. List of prize takers at the School of Horticulture.the leader, school of horticulture, prizetakers, students

Copy of article in "The Leader" dated 23.12.1899 p. 9 by Our Horticultural Reporter. Prize giving - lists women's names identified by Miss or Mrs.the leader, female students, prizes, students

Article in "The Leader" December 17, 1932 pp 12-13 describing a detailed history of the Gardens and College.the leader, burnley gardens, burnley horticultural college, history of burnley gardens, history of burnley horticultural college

Copies of articles in "The Leader'" 05.10.1867 pp. 9, and 12.10.1867 p10. Article about Mr. Robert Hepburn's, Upper Hawthorn orchard (Corner of Auburn and Burwood Roads.)the leader, robert hepburn, orchards, fruit trees, cultivation of fruit trees

Copy of article in "The Leader" 18 July, 1863 p15. Description of Special Meeting of the Horticultural Society of Victoria. Donations of plants listed.the leader, horticultural society of victoria, special meeting, donations of plants, burnley gardens

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 11 October, 1890 p14. Description of how the gardens are to be taken over and administered by the Agricultural Department. Existing buildings to be used to establish a school of horticulture.the leader, gardens, school of horticulture, department of agriculture victoria, pavillion

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 21 March, 1891 p 14. Description of the first meeting of the Horticultural Board constituted to supervise the working of the new school.the leader, horticultural board, meeting, horticultural college, new school

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 9 April 1892 p 10. Description of condition of Orchard after the earlier flood and finally water obtainable for irrigation.the leader, orchards, floods, irrigation, orchard

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 7 January, 1893. Yan Yean water supplied to Burnley Gardens.the leader, yan yean, reservoir, irrigation, burnley gardens

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 17 May, 1890 p15. Description of meeting of the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria regarding the proposed establishment of a horticultural college on the society's grounds. The Government to redeem their debts of £1000 and members to retain their privileges.the leader, rhsv, royal horticultural society of victoria, horticultural college, debts, government funding

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 25 October 1890 p15. Correspondence from Pro Bono Publico, Keilor, 20th October. States that necessary teachers are already available for the new college. Various bonuses for agricultural production already in place and fees would cover costs.the leader, keilor, teachers, horticultural college, fees, costs

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 23 May, 1891 p 14. Description of improvements and alterations to the Horticultural Gardens. An extra 2 acres of orchard added. Students commenced work on 18 May, 1891.the leader, orchards, horticultural gardens, improvements, alterations, students commencement of teaching

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 24 October, 1891 p 14. Description of meeting of the Board of Horticulture on 16 October, 1891. Annual prizes, equipment purchase and other costs and fines for students.the leader, board of horticulture, prizes, fines, students, equipment purchases

Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 2 December, 1895 p 9. Description of meeting of the Horticultural Board of Advice, exam results and prizes. Several names listed (new to archive records).the leader, examinations, students, student names, exam results, horticultural board of advice

Copy of a letter in "The Leader" (Melbourne) on 6 March, 1897 p14 by "One Who Can Graft as Well as Bud" (a former student). Defends the complaints against Mr Neilson saying that the fault is more likely that the students were not suited to the course.the leader, school of horticulture, mr neilson, students, letter, complaint

Photocopy of an article in "The Leader" 22 April, 1899 by Our Horticultural Reporter." Discussion of how the Board of Management was hampering C. Bogue Luffmann's running of the educational establishment as they were still trying to run it like it was under the R.H.S.V. (Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria.)the leader, charles bogue luffman, rhsv, c b luffmann, royal horticultural society of victoria, burnley horticultural college, board of management