In 1922 the Numismatic Association of Victoria decided not to have a medallion struck to commemorate the opening of the first passenger railway in Australia, Melbourne to Sandridge. Two members of the Association, Alfred CHITTY and William Alfred HALL subsequently designed a medallion and created a private issue of 50 pieces produced by Stokes & Sons.Bronze medallion commemorating the opening of the Melbourne to Sandridge railway 12 September 1854 also early Victorian railways - Melbourne to Geelong, 1857; Melbourne to St Kilda, 1857; Melbourne to Williamstown, 1859; Melbourne to Essendon, 1860. The design on the front of the medallion is based on S T Gill's drawing "The City of Terminus of the M. & H.B. Railway Co. 1854" with the initials of the creators at the bottom "A.C." - Alfred CHITTY, "S & S" - Stokes & Sons and W.A.H. - William Alfred HALL.alfred chitty, stokes & sons, william alfred hall, transport - railways, melbourne & hobsons bay railway

Spectators, possibly watching a cycling race, line Grenville Street in front of Alfred Hall.alfred hall, grenville street, building, persons, public, sport

The Ballarat School of Mines often exhibited student work during Apprenticeship WeekBlack and white photograph of Ballarat School of Mines Student work exhibited at Alfred Hall, Ballarat. The display features (bottom left to right) a 34 inch vice, a swivel based machine vice, a drilling machine and a 3 ton screw jack. ballarat school of mines, tools, apprentice, jack, vice, alfred hall

The Alfred Hall was situated in Grenville Street. Timber for this building was sawn in the Bullarook Forest by Anderson Bros for the 1867 Royal Visit. Two motor trucks are parked out the front.alfred hall, ballarat, grenville street, building, public, vehicles

Cutting titled "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall" - reports on the event to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War funds. Reports on Mrs. Mitchell, and gives details of the programme including names of artists. Date of cutting to be researched.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card from the cover of an Exercise book.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, concerts, alfred hall

Demolition appears to be under way in this image of the Alfred Hall. It was built in 1867 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

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, alfred, hall, 1956

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, inside, alfred, hall

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, inside, alfred, hall

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, inside, alfred, hall

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, alfred hall, grenville, curtis st

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, children, alfred hall 1867

Photograph of students attending Apprenticeship Week at Alfred Hall. In view is the showcase for electrical trades.ballarat school of mines, trades, apprentice

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Hall decorated for Loyal Liberal Soiree. alfred hall, grenville street, building, persons, public, celebrations

Sign reads 'Floral Carpet 1/-'. Hall was built in 1867 and demolished in 1956.alfred hall, windmill, building, vehicles, public

Ernest J. D. Abraham spoke and gave practical illustrations of the language of gesture. The meeting and entertainment washeld for the purpose of drawing public attention to the work being done by the Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission among the Deaf in Victoria.An example of the work done in the early part of the 20th century by the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria; particularly the work of Ernest J. D. Abraham on his lecture tours to promote and raise funds for the Society.12.5cmHx17.5cmW; 4 pagesernest j. d. abraham, alfred hall, ballarat, deaf, rock of ages, gesture

Scan of a brochure for Gem Pictures 'Quo Vadis' at Alfred Hall, Ballarat.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, quo vadis, alfred hall ballarat

Buff card with black and green type The AGM was to be held on Thursday 10th September 1981, at the Ringwood Library meeting room at 8pm

Small snapshot of the floral carpet displayed in Ballarat's Alfred Hall for the Centenary of Gold celebrations 1951.ballarat, alfred hall, centenary of gold discovery. floral carpet.

The Ballarat Teachers' College was established after the Victorian State Government and the State Education Department decided to establish two provincial teachers' colleges, at Ballarat and Bendigo. On 04 May 1926 W.H. Ellwood (Principal), Miss A. Bouchier, and Mr A.B. Jones, welcomed the first enrolment of 61 students to undertake the one year course. In 1927 the College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, which was remodelled for their use. It closed in December 1931 due to the Great Depression. In 1946 Ballarat Teachers' College reopened and relocated to the Dana Street State School. It was originally planned to open as a women's college, for whom the residence at 130 Victoria Street was purchased, but the decision was made to admit resident men from Ballarat. Mr T.W. Turner was appointed as Principal in 1951 and directed the introduction of a two year course for the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate. The former one year course was terminated at the end of 1951. In 1958 the College was relocated to a custom built facility at Gillies Street, in close proximity to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Numbers increased with the introduction of the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate course under the guidance of Mary Egan. With the introduction of a three year Diploma Course in 1968 accommodation became cramped. The introduction of the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) led to the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate being discontinued in 1969, and the end of the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate in 1969. Secondary Art and Craft students began studies at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1969 under Mr Ted Doney. In 1971 Mr D. Watson was appointed Principal. The State College of Victoria was proclaimed by Order in Council on 24 July 1973, and Ballarat Teachers' College became a constituent college of the State College of Victoria, and was known as State College of Victoria, Ballarat. By 1975 the College moved to Mount Helen as part of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Pre service teachers currently undertake their studies on the Mount Helen Campus of Federation University. ("Ruffians Attempted to Carry of the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat", 1974, p73-4.) Two pink cards with blue writing for the Ballarat Teachers' College grand Concert in the Alfred Hall Ballarat on 28 August 1947.ballarat teachers' college, concert, alfred hall, ballarat, herbert's

The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. W.H. Ellwood was former Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College.A invitation card to the Ballarat Junior Technical School Speech Night in 1954, which was held at Alfred Hall. The guest speaker was W.H. Ellwood. ballarat junior technical school, w.h. ellwood, speech night, alfred hall

Yields information and demonstrates Ballarat's development from a Melbourne newspaper viewpoint in 1953 and what it's view on the city was.Centre page of Melbourne Sun, pp15-18, 15/4/1953, photos of Sturt St. from Town Hall, looking east, Town Hall, Arch of Victory, Alfred Hall, Eureka Stockade and Begonias. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, street views, alfred hall, eureka

Yields information about the demolition of the Alfred Hall, in the mid 1950's - a once important part of Ballarat's community facilities.Newspaper article titled "Temporary Hall? Just silly says wrecker" on the demolition of Ballarat's Alfred Hall in The Courier, Dec 18, 1956. Photo of building with roof partially removed. On rear is an advertisement for Owens (Toys) of Ballarat - not complete. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, alfred hall, ballarat, demolition, buildings

AW Hall, Ringwood Town Clerk 1972 - 1983

Ellwood was the Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College. Ballarat Teachers’ College was opened on 04 May 1926, at S.S. 33 Dana Street, with an enrolment of 61 students. Its original staff consisted of the Principal, Mr W.H. Ellwood, M.A., M.Ed. (Chairman of the Teachers’ Tribunal from its inception in 1946 until 1954), Miss A. Bouchier, B.A., and Mr A.B. Jones, BA., (lecturers). In 1927 Miss P.A. Hamano joined the staff. In 1927 the college moved to the old Ballarat East Town Hall (remodelled for their use) in Barkly Street. During 1927 the numbers in the College were augmented by 26 Manual Arts students, who had formerly received their training at Ballarat High School. Manual Art students continued till 1930 when, on grounds of economy, their training was concentrated at Melbourne Teachers’ College. During the four succeeding years, approximately 60 students annually entered the primary course. Inclusive of Manual Arts students, and private fee-paying students, exactly 400 trainees passed through the College in its brief span of life (1926-1931). Five per cent of each year’s students were granted an extension of their studentship to enable them to proceed to Melbourne Teachers’ College, and to take the first year’s course for a University degree. With the advent of the economic depression of the ‘thirties, Ballarat Teachers' College closed its doors in December, 1931. Fourteen years were to pass before the College opened again on February 2nd, 1946. The college re-commenced at SS Dana Street, under the guidance of Mr W.F. Lord, M.C., M.M., B.A., Dip. Ed., (acting, later Principal 1946-1950) and a staff consisting of Miss E.B. Hughes, B.A., Dip. Ed., Mr C.B. Bryan, B.A., B. Com., Dip. Ed., Miss Monica H. Miller, L.Mus.A., and Miss G. Kentish, Dip. Phys. Ed. The opening ceremony was performed by the Minister of Education at that time, the Hon. F. Field, M.L.A., accompanied by the Hon. T.T. Hollway, M.L.A., and the then Director of Education, Mr J.A. Seitz. It was originally intended to cater for women students only but, at the last moment, men resident in Ballarat were also accepted. A co-educational college was thus set up instead, and it has continued as such. 1951 saw the introduction of the two-year course, successful students being presented with the Trained Primary Teacher’s Certificate at the final College Assembly each year. In December 1955, College held its first Graduation Ceremony, with its own Graduation Hymn, the words of which were written by Miss C.M. (Mavis) Canty of the staff. Lord remained as principal until 1951 when he transferred to establish a teachers' college at Toorak. Tom William Turner was Lord's successor. A highlight of his term was the construction of new college buildings at Gillies Street with the students commencing their lessons there in February 1958. Turner retired in 1970, having overseen a period of substantial growth in the institution. In that year alone more than one hundred and forty students completed their primary teaching qualification to meet a severe shortage of teachers. Doug Watson commenced as principal in 1971. In 1973 Ballarat Teachers' College became the State College of Victoria at Ballarat. Three years later Ballarat College of Advanced Education was formed and the teacher education students moved to the Mount Helen Campus. In 1990 Ballarat College of Advanced Education became Ballarat University College, an affiliated college with the University of Melbourne. The University of Ballarat was formed in January 1994.Yellow folded card programme for the Ballarat Teachers' College Grand Concert held at Alfred Hall Ballarat on Thursday 28 August 1947. Student Teachers from the 1947 class performed, including Jessie Batson, Ruth Tozer, Joy Love, N. Kerr, Arthur Lelean, D. Cooper, John Collins, Ann McKinnnon, Peg Purdue, Lindsay Harley.ballarat teachers' college, education, alfred hall

Photograph of a postcard - titled "Panorama of Ballarat East Vic. The Rose Series Postcard No. P 3164. Two ESCo trams are in the west end of Bridge St at Grenville St. Photo looks east from the Post Office tower, has the Alfred Hall, the Drill Hal and many other major buildings in the view. Wal has dated the photo in ink in the bottom right hand corner 1928, and about 1930 on the rear and 1929 in his album notes. For rear of postcard - see image i2.Yields information the buildings, and the general scene from the Post Office looking over Ballarat East towards Mount Warrenheip.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album.trams, tramways, esco, ballarat east, alfred hall

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 5 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system May 1962. All from The Courier. 1 - Report 3-5-62 re the Question in the House by Tom Evans - trams unsuitable and the SEC will see that there is an appropriate bus service. 2 - "Perpetuating an evil" - 3-5-62 - about primary industries and issues with the Common Market in Europe 3 - "Tram Deputation" - 9-5-62 - planned deputation to Premier Bolte to be delayed to after his return from OS 4 - "Save the Trams" - 12-5-62 - Wendouree Progress Association, re trams and favoured an inquiry 5 - "Look well ahead with car park plans" - 17-5-62 (spread over two separate items) - proposal to roof the Alfred Hall car parking site through a Lease, re SEC letting the tracks deteriorate, a bus terminal and car park development. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, car parking, alfred hall, buses, x class

The newspaper was produced to celebrate the 100th year of the Ballarat Courier.96 page newspaper celebrating 100 years of publishing the Ballarat Courier Newspaper. Stories and images include: Robert Clark, Ballarat history, Sturt Street, Selkirk Bricks, Ballarat Industry, Thomas Bath, Royal Hotel, hotels, Begonia Festival, James Smith, Hollways, Myers, Ballarat Orphanage, Nazareth House, Lake Elsworth, Batches, libraries, Timken, Sunshine Biscuits, M.B. John, AMCAST, reservoirs, Ballarat Council,, Morsheads, Civic Hall, Alfred Hall, Art Gallery, Christies, 3BA, Paddle Bros, South Street, BTV 6, Memorial Theatre, Her Majesty's, Whitelaw-Monier, Coltman, costume, Messer and opie, politics, Dudley Erwin, Bill Stephen, Vance Dickie, Tom Evans, Murray Byrne, McKay - Macleod, Crockers, Ballarat Shire, Sovereign Hill. St Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, Ballarat School of Mines, Mt Helen Campus, Ballarat Girls School. Ballarat North Technical School , Burke and Wills Memorial, Joe White Maltings, Ballarat Airport, Sunicrust, architecture, women, trams, transport, Faulls, Franklin Caravans, Olympics, football, history of Sunshine Biscuits robert clark, clark, ballarat, sturt street, selkirk bricks, industry, thomas bath, royal hotel, hotels, begonia festival, james smith, hollways, myers, ballarat orphanage, nazareth house, lake elsworth, batches, libraries, timken, sunshine biscuits, m.b. john, amcast, reservoirs, ballarat council, morsheads, civic hall, alfred hall, art gallery, christies, 3ba, paddle bros, south street, btv 6, memorial theatre, her majesty's, whitelaw-monier, coltman, costume, messer and opie, politics, dudley erwin, bill stephen, vance dickie, tom evans, murray byrne, mckay - macleod, crockers, ballarat shire, sovereign hill. st patrick's cathedral, christ church cathedral, ballarat school of mines, churches, mt helen campus, ballarat girls school. ballarat north technical school, burke and wills memorial, joe white maltings, ballarat airport, sunicrust, architecture, women, trams, transport, faulls, franklin caravans, olympics, football, bray raceway, coliseum motors, schoools, education, craig bros, dayelsford, clunes, beaufort, linton, skipton, heinz bors, villiers, flecnoe, jones, robertson, cowles, bulless, cronn, matthews, ballarat library, cowley's eureka iron works, john hollway and sons, ken webb, mayoral chain, ken flecknoe, a.e. flecknoe, bath's hotel, eureka stockade memorial park