This letter gives detailed information about the Gordon Cottage, its past history and present situation and suggestions about its future. The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. This letter provides valuable evidence about the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and the newspaper snippet records the outstanding community work done by Cr. Roff over many years.Two pages, 1 1/2 typed pages. Heading: "The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee" in old English lettering. Below the heading lefthand side, the President, Cr.W.E. Roff and his address is crossed out as is the Hon. Secretary, Phillip Abson and his address, on the righthand side of the page. At the top of the page is written, "President M.J.Brown and his address. P.2 is signed by M.J.Brown and I.C.Smith. Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage".In the top righthand corner is written "45" and below, there is a "received stamp" dated 11 Oct. 1988, City of Ballarat. D/C is below the date, lefthand side of the page. None on newspaper article.adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, w.e. roff, ballarat turf club, racing museum, gold museum ballarat, memorial bust of gordon, w.e.roff plaque, craig's hotel, bath lane., memorial seats, gordon memorial horse, mr george netherway, ballarat historical society, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat

Letter from L Garner, Head Master to Mr Keith, Honorary Secretary of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage Committee. It thanks them for the donation of a bursary to the school. The winning student is Joy Henderson.1 page, typed.ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, j keith, honorary secretary, adam lindsay gordon cottage, bursary, joy henderson

Letter to Mr Keith thanking the Adam Lindsay Gordon Committee for their letter re the annual bursary. Winner is Elaine McMeekin. School would be happy if a member could present the bursary at assembly on Monday 5th November Cream sheet of paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, mr keith, adam lindsay gordon committee, bursary, winner, elaine mcmeekin, school assembly, presentation

Murray Houghton compiling a biography of Angela and James Booth of Warrandyte in the 1920s and 30s stated that they had a close connection with Julius Grant, who among other things was prominent member of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Committee in the 1920s.30 typed pages plus letter about Julius Grant, resident of North Ringwood in 1930s, and 12 pages about Julius Grant when he was a councillor in Warrandyte, with 9 pages about Julius Grant of "Lorma Larna" +Additional Keywords: Grant, Julius / Booth, Angela / Booth, James / Houghton, Murray

Letter written by Leslie C Garner, to Mr J Keith of Ballarat. Letter conveys the thanks of the school to Mr Keith and Committee for once again providing the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Scholarship. This year it was won by Lynette Reynolds and presented by Mr L J Buchanan. Yellow paper typedballarat junior technical school, leslie garner, head master, j keith, adam lindsay gordon memorial scholarship, lynette reynolds, l j buchanan

The official opening of the Gordon Cottage was a significant event in 1934 BallaratThis article covers not only the Vice-Regal Visit to Ballarat but the Reception at City Hall, the Unveiling of the Gordon Plaque at Craig's Hotel and the Official opening of the Adam Lindsay Cottage.2 pages of newspaper print in columnsTop righthand corner is written in blue biro, 16 August, 1934. p.1.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, craft cottage, lord and lady huntingfield, governor of victoria, adam lindsay gordon cottage, adam lindsay gordon plaque, craig's hotel, ballarat courier, gordon committee, gardens, ballarat

5 points are made about Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage concerning the 'reservation of land, responsibility for the Cottage, restoration of the Cottage and notification of Council approval.This document is proof of Council's approval for the responsibility and restoration of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage in 1989.1 page of typingDate 20/2/1989 stamped righthand top corner. 2 sections 1.4 and 1.6 crossed out diagonally. "Delegation and an illegible word written above item 1.5.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon cottage, ymca, y's men's club, gordon cottage committee, australian poet, restoration of the adam lindsay gordon cottage, ballarat city council., ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat