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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JOHN JONES COLLECTION: PROCESSION AT THE FOUNTAIN
... JOHN JONES COLLECTION: PROCESSION AT THE FOUNTAIN...John Jones Collection - Procession at the Fountain ...Photograph taken at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross. Photo shows a crowd of people watching a procession of soldiers? Which have come along Pall Mall and are turning up View Street. Some trams are in the picture. Three horse drawn vehicles are in the foreground. One building has Henderson & Doolsson ?? Furniture & Drapery painted on the side. The soldiers are marching with reversed arms indicating a Mourning event .place, bendigo, charing cross, john jones collection - procession at the fountain, alexandra fountain, henderson & doolisson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: THE OTHER FOUNTAIN, 2023
... RESEARCH PAPERS: THE OTHER FOUNTAIN ...The Temperance Society was formed in 1857 and in 1862 the foundation stone was laid for a public drinking fountain and reading room in View Street, Bendigo. In 1864, building additions saw the inclusion of a free library. The fountain, made of Buckeye Creek granite, featured 4 or more taps with drinking cups attached by chain. In 1895 further extensions on the site resulted in the current façade, leaving no room for the fountain. In 1896 the fountain was moved to its current site in Rosalind Park between the sound shell and the school.Newspaper detailing the history of Bendigo's oldest fountains.fountains, temperance hall, malcolm fraser, d buchan -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - The Claxton Fountain, Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888, Respected Civic Leader in Ballarat, 2002
... The Claxton Fountain ...So highly regarded was F.M. Claxton that with his untimely death, public subscription funded the Claxton Memorial Fountain in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. F.M. Claxton was dedicated to transforming the Swamp and Police Paddock in Wendouree into a beautiful Lake and Gardens.One dark coloured photograph.On back of photograph written on attached label, "Claxton Fountain, 2002".john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, swamp, police paddock, mayor, public subscription, ballarat rowing club, mechanics institute trustee., claxton, gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROB UPSON COLLECTION: THE FOUNTAIN (BENDIGO VIC )
... ROB UPSON COLLECTION: THE FOUNTAIN (BENDIGO VIC ) ...Rob Upson collection small black and white photo - The fountain (Bendigo Vic) Early 1900's photo showing the fountain. In the background is a large sign Morley Johnson Carpets Linoleum -Mitchell St, another sign Matthews Bros. The lower half of the photo is clear of traffic or pedestrians. Two horse troughs are shown near the fountain. Cars are parked near the buildings.photograph, building -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard - Willliamstown Botanic Gardens
The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The fountain is located on the southern side of the ornamental lake and was erected to celebrate the jubilee of the municipality (17 March 1906). Controversy surrounded the commission for the design and construction of the fountain, as it was originally assigned to a contractor in Carlton. Williamstown residents insisted the fountain be designed and constructed locally, and on December 1906 the fountain was tendered by local firm Bliss and Sons and opened for public use in 1906. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of fur granite columns supporting a granite canopy and is fully operational following restoration work in 2013. The idea for the fountain came from an elderly resident of Williamstown who suggested the council follow the example of Ballarat’s gardens with its many statues and monuments. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. The significance of the fountain is its reflection of how Williamstown people felt for their Gardens and the importance placed on investing in locally operated business. It was noted in the Brief Jottings column of the Williamstown Chronicle, February 24 1906, the fountain is a “We favor the erection of the jubilee fountain in the Giffard-street (Williamstown Botanic) Gardens. Ornaments of that kind there will make that beauty spot even more attractive.” Sepia scene of a fountain situated on paths bordered with rocks. The fountain in on a plinth with a plaque. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of four granite columns supporting a granite canopy. High stumps of trees are just behind the fountain with larger trees in the background to the right and left of the image.Postcard, Gardens, Post-Card, Williamstown-Botanic-Gardens, Hobsons-Bay-City-Council, Jubilee-fountain, fountain drinking-fountain, granite, Bliss-and-Sons, Madeleypostcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, jubilee-fountain, fountain drinking-fountain, granite, bliss-and-sons, madeley -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Image, The Fountain, Front Garden, Methodist Ladies' College, 2020
... The Fountain, Front Garden, Methodist Ladies' College ...Digital copy made from a photograph from an album belonging to Judith Scurfield, with permission.Digital image copied from a photograph album of the Fountain in the front Garden of the Methodist Ladies' College, Kewmethodist ladies' college, fountains -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Unveiling of the Fountain, 1935
... Unveiling of the Fountain ...Invitation to the unveiling of Edward O'Donnell fountain in the O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda, at 3pm on 18 August 1935. The gardens and the fountain are named after Edward O'Donnell, a St Kilda Councillor and businessman who was elected to the St Kilda Council in 1888 and served continuously for 44 years. During that time he was mayor on six separate occasions, including the war years. Following his death in 1933, a fountain was commissioned to perpetuate his memory in the centre of the gardens that had, by then, already started to be known by his name. The fountain was unveiled in 1935. It was designed and built at a cost of £750 by Modern Art Co. Pty. Ltd. Of the art deco style, it is 4.5 metres high and 5 metres in diameter. The fountain’s plaque says his ‘record of municipal and community service will always be an example of true manhood and ideal citizenship’.Cream coloured card printed on one side in dark blueedward o'donnell, edward o'donnell fountain, edward o'donnell gardens, o'donnell gardens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS PASS THE FOUNTAIN
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS PASS THE FOUNTAIN ...Black and white photograph 'Birney Car' Number 28, and 'Bogie' tram. Alexandra Fountain in foreground, 'The Beehive', Café, W.M.I Jones Chemist, Ezywalkin shoe shop in background.Inscription on reverse: Stamped in blue ink, 'Photo by A. Doney Bendigo'.person, individual, basil miller -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Pleasant Creek Hospital with Nurses grouped around the fountain c1915
... the fountain c1915 ...Stawell Pleasant Creek Hospital Nurses around fountain in front of hospital. c1917 Includes May Booth later Chapman. Standing from left to right Nurse Palmer, Sister Wren, and myself (May Booth) Sitting Nurse Taylor, Williams, Baines, Singleton Sitting in front Matron Lang. stawell medical, hospital, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JORDAN COLLECTION: PHOTO OF CHARING CROSS WITH THE ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, 1930-1940's
... JORDAN COLLECTION: PHOTO OF CHARING CROSS WITH THE ...Black and white photo of Charing Cross with the Alexandra fountain centre foreground. To the left is the City Club hotel. Behind the fountain is the City Family hotel, and a truck to the right. A small number of people standing beside the fountain. Late 1930's to 1940's. On back of photo in pencil Alexandra Fountain Bendigo, Hotel,Fish & chip shop corner ( cosy corner) Johnny's Diner near Bank opposite corner, late 1930's - 1940's' Lyric theatre 1912.bendigo, streetscape, charing cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INFORMATION RELATING TO: THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, 5th July, 1881
... INFORMATION RELATING TO: THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALEXANDRA ...Information relating to the construction of the Alexandra Fountain (no date or origin for these two pages - headed 'Alexandra Fountain'). Details of committee discussions from 1880 and 1881. Reference to the involvement of W C Vahland, funding sources; opening (5th July 1881). Also contains reference to a horse drinking fountain at the eastern end of Pall Mall, approximately where the Gold Monument now stands.bendigo, streetscape, alexandra fountain -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Charing Cross Bendigo during White Night Bendigo, Featuring the Alexandra Fountain, 2018, 01/09/2018
... the Alexandra Fountain, 2018 ...Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Charing Cross Bendigo during White Night Bendigo, Featuring the Alexandra Fountain, 2018, 01/09/2018
... the Alexandra Fountain, 2018 ...Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Charing Cross Bendigo during White Night Bendigo, Featuring the Alexandra Fountain, 2018, 01/09/2018
... the Alexandra Fountain, 2018 ...Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Charing Cross Bendigo during White Night Bendigo, Featuring the Alexandra Fountain, 2018, 01/09/2018
... the Alexandra Fountain, 2018 ...Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Charing Cross Bendigo during White Night Bendigo, Featuring the Alexandra Fountain, 2018, 01/09/2018
... the Alexandra Fountain, 2018 ...Charing Cross buildings illuminated during White Night Bendigo, and featuring the Alexandra Fountain.white night bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain, bendigo -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard - Williamstown Botanic Gardens, c1900-1920
The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The fountain is located on the southern side of the ornamental lake and was erected to celebrate the jubilee of the municipality (17 March 1906). Controversy surrounded the commission for the design and construction of the fountain, as it was originally assigned to a contractor in Carlton. Williamstown residents insisted the fountain be designed and constructed locally, and on December 1906 the fountain was tendered by local firm Bliss and Sons and opened for public use in 1906. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of fur granite columns supporting a granite canopy and is fully operational following restoration work in 2013. The idea for the fountain came from an elderly resident of Williamstown who suggested the council follow the example of Ballarat’s gardens with its many statues and monuments. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. The significance of the fountain is its reflection of how Williamstown people felt for their Gardens and the importance placed on investing in locally operated business. It was noted in the Brief Jottings column of the Williamstown Chronicle, February 24 1906, the fountain is a “We favor the erection of the jubilee fountain in the Giffard-street (Williamstown Botanic) Gardens. Ornaments of that kind there will make that beauty spot even more attractive.” Sepia scene of a fountain situated on paths bordered with rocks. The fountain in on a plinth and the postcard shows the plaque and two of the four drinking stations. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of four granite columns supporting a granite canopy. Front: VALENTINE’S, M.355 THE FOUNTAIN, WILLIAMSTOWN GARDENS MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. REAL PHOTO. Reverse: vertical on left side of card and underlined: ‘Published by the Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd. / Queen St, Melb’. Top centre of card: Contains logo of ‘VALENTINES / REAL PHOTO SERIES’. The postcard is addressed to ‘Dear Agnes’ from ‘Una’. Marked in pencil on to right hand corner ‘1920 / $8’ believed to be put on the postcard by the vendor. postcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, jubilee-fountain, fountain drinking-fountain, 1920, granite, bliss-and-sons, 1906 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bay Street with Fountain Inn & Quinn's Council Club Hotel, c. 1878
Brothers John Edward and Edward James CROCKFORD were wine and spirit merchants and publicans and, in 1861, E J CROCKFORD built the Fountain Inn (now the Cornerstone) at the junction of Bay Street & what is now known as Crockford Street.The ground floor dates from 1861 while the top floor was-re-modelled in 1888 to the design of John GRUT. Quinn's Council Club Hotel was built by Michael QUINN in 1874. It closed in 1923.Photograph of Bay Street looking towards the Fountain Inn at the intersection of Bay & Crockford Streets.On reverse 'Bay St Quinn's Council Club Hotel Fountain Inn Looking towards Melbourne'built environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, fountain inn, john edward crockford, edward james crockford, john grut, quinn's council club hotel -
Mont De Lancey
Pens
Two Parker fountain pens - one maroon with gold lid, one blue with gold lid One grey unbranded fountain pen with silver lid, and three nibbed pens. Parker brand on Fountain Pen lidsfountain pens, writing equipment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, Valentines Series Postcard, No 6 of the Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo
... Valentines Series Postcard, No 6 of the Alexandra Fountain ...Black and White postcard contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Valentines Series Postcard, No 6 of the Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo. Charing Cross. Has a single trucker in the photo with the destination of Eaglehawk. In the back ground is the Australian Mutual Provident Society Building, Colonial Mutual Life building and Armstrong tyre service building. On rear of card is Valentine's name with space for written notes and stamps. Has a handwritten message to Wal Jack from Roy Field of Sydney, dated 21-6-1949 and 1d and 1/2 stamps. trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain, tram 22 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, The Edward O'Donnell Memorial Fountain, 1935
... The Edward O'Donnell Memorial Fountain ...Notice of the unveiling of the Edward O'Donnell Memorial Fountain on 18 August 1935 at Edward O'Donnell Gardens. Invitation to the unveiling of Edward O'Donnell fountain in the O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda, at 3pm on 18 August 1935. Edward O'Donnell was a St Kilda Councillor and businessman who was elected to the St Kilda Council in 1888 and served continuously for 44 years. During that time he was mayor on six separate occasions, including the war years. Following his death in 1933, a fountain was commissioned to perpetuate his memory in the centre of the gardens that had, by then, already started to be known by his name. The fountain was designed and built at a cost of £750 by Modern Art Co. Pty. Ltd. Of the art deco style, it is 4.5 metres high and 5 metres in diameter. The fountain’s plaque says his ‘record of municipal and community service will always be an example of true manhood and ideal citizenship’White paper, discoloured with age, printed in blue on one side.edward o'donnell, edward o'donnell fountain, edward o'donnell gardens, o'donnell gardens -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object - Matchbook, Fountain Inn, 1960 - 1996
Matchbook with coloured picture of Fountain Inn on front cover. Reverse side has "Fountain Inn * Restaurant * Spitroast 12 Noon onwards * Portside Bar * Club LoungeFountain Inn, Crockford Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria 645 2503built environment - commercial, fountain inn -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Athletic Club Memorial Fountain in the Gold Reef Mall in Upper Main Street Stawell built of Grampians Freestone
... Athletic Club Memorial Fountain in the Gold Reef Mall in ...Athletic Club Memorial Fountain - Gold Reef Mall Main Street Stawell built of Grampians Freestonestawell streetscape -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Athletic Club Memorial Fountain in the Gold Reef Mall in Upper Main Street Stawell built of Grampians Freestone -- Coloured
... Athletic Club Memorial Fountain in the Gold Reef Mall in ...Colour photo of Athletic Club Memorial Fountain - Gold Reef Mall Main Street Stawell built of Grampians Freestonestawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Alexandra Fountain Souvenir Plate
Alexandra Fountain is a fountain in the Australian city of Bendigo, Victoria. It is regarded as one of the city's most prominent landmarks and monuments The fountain is located in Bendigo's Charing Cross area at the intersection of View Street and Pall Mall. Charing Cross effectively stands at the centre of the city and is one of Bendigo's busiest and most prominent intersections. The fountain stands opposite the main entrance of Rosalind Park. Alexandra Fountain was funded from the proceeds of the Bendigo Juvenile Industrial Exhibition (1879), a £500 gift from George Lansell and a further £700 from the Sandhurst City Council (now the City of Greater Bendigo). The fountain was designed by William Vahland (1828–1915), a local architect responsible for some of the city's most prominent buildings. The fountain was named in honour of Alexandra, Princess of Wales. Its grand opening on 5 July 1881 was attended by her sons Prince Albert and Prince George.White shallow bowl with transfer of Alexandra Fountain in centreMade in Japanalexandra fountain, bendigo landmarks -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Domestic object - Fountain pen, 20th century
No specific information is available for this object. However, fountain pens originated in France in 1827, with the first patent attributed to a Parisian student named Romanian Petrache Poenaru. The fountain pen typically has a fine stainless-steel tip that is filled with ink via an ink well. Widespread production of fountain pens occurred from 1857, with new designs having improved filling techniques. Fountain pens became popular with professionals, such as barristers, professors, doctors, and accountants for over 100 years. The only downside to using fountain pens was their tendency to sometimes leak onto documents, so in the 1950s, they were made with disposable cartridges. The cartridges made the pens more popular, especially with university students. For this reason, in the early 1960s, fountain pens were renamed cartridge pens and were deemed the best writing instrument in most schools.This object is an example of the use of fountain pens in domestic households and professional workplaces since 1827.A solid and complete black patterned fountain pen.There is black decorative patterning on the body.pen, fountain pen, ink, france, chiltern athenaeum museum, victoria -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Burke and Wills Memorial Fountain
Ballarat son Robert O’Hara Burke and his good mate William John Wills are commemorated in the Burke & Wills Fountain. This memorial to the famous explorers also features the names of those who assisted their ill-fated crossing of Australia. The fountain was once lit with gas and stocked with goldfish and tortoises.The fountain is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBluestone and cast metal fountain Robert O'Hara Burke, Leader, Died 30th June, 1861. William John Wills, Second, Died 39th June, 1861. Ludwig Becker, Naturalist, Died 29th April, 1861. Charles Grey, Assistant, Died 17th April, 1861. John King the only survivor of the EXPEDITION Died at St Kilda January 13th 1872. In Memory of the explorers who perished while crossing the Australian Continent in the year 1861. Erected by the Inhabitants of Ballarat. burke & wills, robert o’hara burke, william john wills, ludwig becker, charles grey, john king -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph
Camp 13 gardens and fountain.Black and white photograph of a fountain in a well established garden with 2 shrubs almost opposite each other. 6 gum trees, one behind the fountain camp 13, camp gardens, camp fountain -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Kodak, Charles Wilson Memorial Fountain, 1990
Colour photograph of Charles Wilson Memorial. Charles was an early pioneer of Tatura. Born 1855, died 1901 . He was a J.P.Colour photo of Charles Wilson memorial fountain in Tatura in Tatura Bowls garden. On back of photo, The Charles Wilson memorial fountain situated at the Tatura Bowls club. -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Domestic object - Fountain pen, 20th century
No specific information is available for this object. However, fountain pens originated in France in 1827, with the first patent attributed to a Parisian student named Romanian Petrache Poenaru. The fountain pen typically has a fine stainless-steel tip that is filled with ink via an ink well. Widespread production of fountain pens occurred from 1857, with new designs having improved filling techniques. Fountain pens became popular with professionals, such as barristers, professors, doctors, and accountants for over 100 years. The only downside to using fountain pens was their tendency to sometimes leak onto documents, so in the 1950s, they were made with disposable cartridges. The cartridges made the pens more popular, especially with university students. For this reason, in the early 1960s, fountain pens were renamed cartridge pens and were deemed the best writing instrument in most schools.This object is an example of the use of fountain pens in domestic households and professional workplaces since 1827.A solid and complete green and gold patterned fountain pen.There is green shimmer-like decorative patterning on the body with gold-coloured veining.pen, fountain pen, ink, france, chiltern athenaeum museum, victoria