The Ballarat Arch of Victory is a World War One memorial.Colour photograph of the Rising Sun on the Ballarat Arch of Victory.ballarat arch of victory, rising sun

Trees planted in Avenue of Honour to remember all Ballarat men & women enlisted in WW1. Planting started in June 1917. The Prince of wales opened the Arch of Victory it on 3rd June 1920.24 page soft cover book. Cover features stylised picture of soldier in slouch hat & knight riding horse. Includes numerous photos including Ballarat Arch of Victory, Opening of the Arch, the Prince of Wales, Eleanor Lucas, Lucas girls at work, Ballarat Avenue of Honour and Armistice Day.ballarat arch of victory, ballarat avenue of honour, word war one

Colour photography of the Ballarat Arch of Victoryworld war, world war one, ballarat arch of victory, ballarat avenue of honour

Colour photograph of the Ballarat Arch of Victory.ballarat arch of victory, world war one

Colour photograph of Ballarat Arch of Victoryballarat arch of victory

Colour photograph of the Ballarat Arch of Victory.ballarat arch of victory, ballarat avenue of honour

Colour photograph of the Ballarat Arch of Victory.ballarat arch of victory

Colour photograph of the Creswick Lighthorse at the Ballarat Arch of Victory.ballarat arch of victory, creswick lighthorse, ballarat avenue of honour

Colour photograph of wreath laying at the Ballarat Arch of Victory in ANZAC Day in 2011.wreaths, anzac day, ballarat, ballarat arch of victory

Colour photograph of three members of the Creswick Lighthorse on horsback at the Ballarat Arch of Victory. ballarat arch of victory, creswick lighthorse, armed services, aif, war memorial

Samuel Johnson is riding around Australia on a unicycle in an attempt to break a world record and raise money for the Garvan Institute (breakthrough medical research) . (www.loveyoursister.org) The Ballarat Courier (18/02/2013) reported: "Actor Samuel Johnson was humbled by the turnout and support in Ballarat for his epic unicycle ride about Australia. After an emotional farewell with sister Connie, who is terminally ill with cancer, Johnson reached Ballarat on day two of his Love Your Sister Ride – an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most distance travelled on a unicycle (15,000 kilometres), raise a million dollars for breast cancer research and spread the word for early detection."A unicylist in pink shirt travels under the Ballarat Arch of Victory at the entry to the Ballarat Avenue of Honour. The unicyclist is actor Samuel Johnson.ballarat avenue of honour, ballarat arch of victory, samuel johnson, love your sister, unicycle, cycle

Arch of Victory with wreaths commemorating Anzac Day.arch of victory, sturt street, monument

View west from Gillies Street along Sturt Street to Arch of Victory. Sheep can be seen grazing in the future Ballarat High School grounds.sturt street, arch of victory, streetscape, public, vehicle

Pamphlet - 12 page centre stapled DL size, centre stapled titled "The Ballarat Arch of Victory and Avenue of Honour" describing both the Arch and the Avenue, its history, tree species, the plaques, the trees and how to find them, and the Garden of the Grieving Mother. Published by the City of Ballarat during 2017.trams, tramways, avenue of honour, arch of victory, ballarat, sturt st, western highway

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

A grand cement rendered masonry structure of a single central arch flanked by wide piers 20metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18 metres high. Crowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch. Erected in 1920, the Arch marks the beginning of s 22 kilometre stretch of 3728 trees, each one a memorial to men and women in order of enlistment for World War 1. On 2 June 1920, the Prince of Wales opened the Arch and was presented with a pair of silk pyjamas embroidered with Australian emblems. Each of the 500 'Lucas Girls' had put in a stich. The Arch of Victory, located at the entrance to the Avenue of Honour Ballarat, was erected in 1920 as a memorial to the people of the Ballarat and the surrounding district who enlisted in World War I. The Avenue of Honour, with the Arch of Victory, was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 3rd June 1920. The single central arch is flanked by wide piers 20 metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18metres high. The monument is of historical significance to the people of BallaratCement rendered masonry arch structureCrowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch.arch of victory, avenue of honour ballarat, australian commonwealth military forces, world war i, prince of wales, lucas girls

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, arch of victory, 1923

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, arch of victory builders

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, arch of victory, night

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, family, arch of victory

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. ballarat, arch of victory, sailors, 1960s

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Colour photograph of a group at the Ballarat Arch of Vcictory.ballarat arch of victory

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Four views of the Ballarat Arch of Victoria, the entrance to the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.architecture, world war one, ballarat arch of victory, ballarat avenue of honour

The plate was made exclusively for R. Tunbridge & Sons, BallaratColour photograph of a souvenir plate depicting the Ballarat Archof Victory.tunbridge & sons, arch of victory

Colour photograph of the Ballarat Arch of Victory.ballarat arch of victoria, ballarat avenue of honour

Colour photograph of the Ballarat Arch of Victory with an Australian flag flying in the foreground.ballarat arch of victoria, ballarat avenue of honour, australian flag