In 1900 this building was described as 'handsome in design, well lit, well ventilated, commodious - containing Council room, office, chemical laboratory, mineralogical laboratory, students room and six lecture rooms. Postcard of the original hand coloured plan on linen of the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms (from 2014 known as the Federation University Australia SMB campus Administration Building). The plan shows the front elevation, section on line, ground and 1st floor plan. ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, architectural plans

In 1900 this building was described as 'handsome in design, well lit, well ventilated, commodious - containing Council room, office, chemical laboratory, mineralogical laboratory, students room and six lecture rooms. Original hand coloured plan on linen of the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms (in 2014 known as the Federation University Australia SMB campus Administration Building). The plan shows the front elevation, section on line, ground and 1st floor plan. Copy in black frame with cream mount.ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, architectural plans, a building

The foundation stone of the New Classrooms was laid on 14 April 1899. In 2014 the building is part of the Federation University Australia SMB Campus and is known as the Administration Building Sepia photograph showing the laying of the Foundation Stone for the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms in Lydiard Street, Ballarat.ballarat school of mines, lydiard street, new classrooms, federation, masonic, freemasons, foundation stone, administration building, gas lamp, gauge tower

The foundation Stone of the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms was laid on 14 April 1899. The building is now the Federation University Australia SMB Campus Administration Building. Also see cat no 3504 and 491.Black and white photograph showing a building in the course of construction, with scaffolding erected and brickwork underway. Builders are evident in the foregroundballarat school of mines, administration building, new classrooms, scaffold, builders, a building

2 copies on paper: .1) Admin buildings .2) Admin buildingsballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration b, zeek

Hand drawn plan with coloured shading on paperballarat school of mines new classrooms, buildings, architectural plans

Framed original plan of the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms (later called the Administration Building). The plan includes a front elevation, a gound floor plan, first floor ground plan, and a section on line. ballarat school of mines, architectural plan, administration building, new classrooms

The new classrooms at the Ballarat School of Mines were started in 1899 and completed in 1901. In 2014 this building is known as The Administration Building on the Federation University Australia SMB Campus.Framed print of original plans for new double storey classrooms at the Ballarat School of Mines. The plans include the front elevation and a side section.ballarat school of mines, buildings, administration building, new classrooms, prov, plans, architecture, architectural drawings, a building

This building on the Federation University SMB Campus is now known as the Administration Building or Building A.Two pink invitation cards cards for the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines new classrooms by C. Carty Salmon, Minister of Education. ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, c. carty salmon, buildings, conversazione, administraiton building

Architectural plan for the New Classrooms at the Ballarat School of Mines, later known as the Administration Building.ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, a building, architectural plans

Architectural plan for the New Classrooms at the Ballarat School of Mines, later known as the Administration Building.ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, a building, architectural plans

Hilliard and Thomason was established in Birmingham, and closed in 1908.Sterling silver presentation trowel in blue leather hinged presentation trowel with blue suade and satin lining. The trowel handle is silver plate and can be screwed off the trowel, and is hollow. The trowel is hallmarked H&T = Hilliard and Thomason - Sovereign Head/Duty Stamp = 1784 - 1890 - Lion passant guardant = silver quality- Anchor = Birmingham - b in oval = 1876Engraved into the trowel "Presented by the President & Council School of Mines Ballarat to the Hon. A.J. Peacock Minister of Public Instruction on his laying the Foundation Stone of New Buildings April 14th 1899hilliard and thomason, silver, presentation trowel, ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, buildings, andrew peacock, andrew j. peacock, silversmith, a building

Blue plan of the front and ground electation of the Ballarat School of Mines Administratoin Building (later Administration Building).ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, buildings

Twenty three invitations for the Ballarat School of Mines Conversazione celebrating the opening of the new class room by the Minister of Education C. Carty Salmon. The inivitations are made out to: * Mr Eyres and Lady * Mr R.W. Baxter and Lady * Mr and Mrs Blayney * Mr J.Y. McDonald and Lady * Mr and Mrs Foster * Mr and Mrs Elston * Mr Cornell and Lady * President of the Amalgamated Miners Association and Lady * Mr and Mrs Aicher * Cr and Mrs Pearse * Mrs Irwin * Mr and Mrs Aikins * Dr Hardy and Lady * Mr Sutherland and Lady * Mr Ross and Lady * Mr and Mrs Webb * Mr and Mrs Treloar * Dr Vale * Mrs Bendelack * Chairman Stock Exchange and Lady * Cr and Mrs Elsworth * Mr Middleton and Lady * Chairman Water Commission and Lady * Cr and Mrs Shoppeeballarat school of mines, new classrooms, c. carty salmon, buildings

This image was reproduced in the Ballarat School of Mines Calendar 1901-2. The students would be overlooking the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens/Students of the Ballarat School of Mines pose for a group photograph behind 'The New Classrooms' which were opened in 1901. (later called the Administration Building). Students include Harold Alston, Sydney Adamson, Thomas Davies, Victor Nichol, William Playford, Donald Urquhart, Samuel Walmsley, Herbert L. Krause, Lionel Lambert, John Dickenson, Roy Inglis, Frank Lush, Reginald C. Stewart, Harold Irwin, William Tucker, Vere F. Barton, Alexander Andrew, Hendley Bruant, Sim, Arthur Atkins, Victor Nicolballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines students, new classrooms, administration building, krause, lambert, urquhart, playford, adamson, davies, inglis, lush, irwin, barton, andrew, bryant, sim, grieve, giles, elder, gibson, atkins, nicol, alston, walmsley, student activity, class photograph

This leadlight window was originally over the door of the Administration Building on SMB Campus. Colour photograph of a stained glass window in the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building (Building A).ballarat school of mines, administration building, new classrooms, stained glass, lydiard street south, ballarat, architectual features, a building

The former Ballarat Circuit Courthouse was used as the first site of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1870.Black and white photograph of two buildings at the Ballarat School of Mines. The one on the right is the former Ballarat Circuit Court House which was demolished to make way for the Ballarat Technical Art School (Gribble Building). The building on the left was orginally known as the New Classrooms and were opened in 1901. It is now known as the Administration Building (A-Building).ballarat school of mines, administration building, new classrooms, ballarat circuit court house, lydiard street south

Plan of Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building plan with coloured shadingballarat school of mines, administration building, new classrooms, percy e. everett

The Ballarat School of Mines was the earliest site of technical education in Australasia.Ballarat School of Mines from Lydiard Street South. From left to right - the Ballarat School of Mines (Former Wesleyan Church), New Classrooms and Adminsitration Building, Former Circuit Court (site of the first classes in Education in Australia.)ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines museum, former ballarat circuit court, former wesleyan church, lydiard street south

The framed photographs were presented to University of Ballarat to commemorate 140 years of Technical Education. The Ballarat School of Mines was the first site of technical education in Australasia.Framed photographs of two views of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building. The first was was taken c1901 and shows the former Ballarat Circuit Couthouse (now demolished) and the original front of the former Ballarat Wesleyan Church. The second photo was taken in 2010 and shows the former Wesleyan Church, the Administration Building and the Ballarat Technical Art School. Presented by the City of Ballarat in recognition of 140 years of Technical Education in Ballarat.ballarat school of mines, administration building, new classroom, ballarat circuit court, ballarat wesleyan church, a building, anniversary, available

The Ballarat School of Mines was a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. This photograph was taken during the Covid19 lockdowns. Double storey brick building built as the 'New classrooms' of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat school of mines, a building, administration building

This photograph was taken during the Covid19 PandemicDouble storey red brick building built as new classrooms for the Ballarat School of Mines.ballarat school of mines, adminsitration building, a building, covid19

Colour postcard of the Ballarat School of Mines from Lydiard Street South. From left to right the Ballarat School of Mines Museum (Former Wesleyan Church, Administration Building, and former Ballarat Circuit Court (First building of the Ballarat School of Mines)Miss M. Foster C/o Mrs Ruffin 41 Wellington St Geelong West Dear Millie ? your pretty p.l. No. I was not vexed at your not answering my letter. I knoew you had plenty to do. Had a scrummy time at the dance. Weill keep news til later, so as my heart is on fire send me a kiss by wire love to all none to yourself because you are no good. ballarat school of mines, wesleyan church, methodist church, buildings, new classrooms, administration building, ballarat school of mines museum, former ballarat circuit court, m. foster, museum

The Ballarat School of Mines was estabished in 1870, making it the first site of technical education in Australia. Ballarat School of Mines from Lydiard Street South. From left to right - the Ballarat Uniting Church, School of Mines Museum (Former Wesleyan Church), New Classrooms and Administration Building, Ballarat Technical Art School, Gaol Governor's residence.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines museum, former wesleyan church, lydiard street south, ballarat technical art school, governor's residence

The flag on the flagpole was flown at half mast for staffmember Phil Collins who died suddenlyColour photograph of the double storey red brick building built as 'New Classrooms' for the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat school of mines, administration building, phil collins, half-mast flag, lydiard street south

Mounted photocopy of plans for 1899ballarat school of mines, plan, front elevation, new classrooms, administration building, a building, architectural drawing