Statues presented by two benefactors, Stoddart and ThompsonWritten by John Garner using Withers as a referencestatues, benefactors, ballarat botanical gardens, doctor john garner, thomas stoddart, james russell thomson, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat, gardens

Director of Gardens M/s Claire Nailer nee Williams is asking for information about a Blue Gum dedicated to her Great Grandfather, Robert Williams. She is also asking whether a new plaque could be made also including her grandfather and father. This correspondence refers to the history of the Blue Gums in the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, the issue of dedication plaques missing and the lack of funds for replacements. Insight is also given into Philip Clingin's assiduous work. pp.1,3 & 4 are printed on City of Ballarat notepaper with City Logos and address in blue. p2 is a photocopied letter written in longhand.There is a note in longhand stapled to the right top corner of p.1.john garner, john garner collection, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, curator, philip clingin, claire nailer nee williams, robert williams, major-general robert earnest williams, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, blue gums, williams family papers, weston bate, dedication plaques, director of gardens and parks, roy mosman, 1991, eucalyptus globulus, gardens, ballarat

There are two Druids Oaks in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, planted in 1870 with the founding of two local Druid Lodges in Ballarat.The Druids Oaks have a most interesting history in terms of these trees' association with the Ancient Order of Druids and Freemasonry. One photocopied sheet, printed in black.p.13, righthand corner.john garner, john garner collection, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, druids oak, freemasonry, the ancient order of druids, quercus robur, gardens, ballarat

A brief though useful chronology of Victoria ParkVictoria Park has featured in the history of Ballarat since 1861.1 page of large print in point form with a bullet for each point.Nonevictoria park, ballarat council, mining companies, arbor day, trees, clegg and nicholls, guilfoyle, f.w.niven, pinus radiata, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor john garner, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat

Article probably written by John Garner in the 1990's for the Robert Clark Centre, Ballarat Botanical GardensA valuable thumbnail sketch1 sheet, printed both sidesBallarat Botanical Gardens logo, top right hand cornerjohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, pavilion, "suzanne". "burke and wills" statuemelbourne.

The Statuary Pavilion and Statues6 photocopiesNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, gardens, pavillion, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat

Researched and copied by John Garner from Ballarat Council Records (PROV). Preparations for Installation of Statues in Statuary Pavilion, base for "Flight from Pompeii".Trustees of the Pavilion and Statues writing to BCC Town Clerk, Geo Perry concerning the installation of Statues in Pavilion2 copiesNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, satues, pavillion, flight from pompeii, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

Researched and copied by J.Garner from Ballarat Courier newspaper for project on statues in BallaratClear and very detailed description of the Gardens statuary pavilion and contractors employed1 copyNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, pavillion, original description, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

To provide information about the Gardens' Statuary Pavilion for the general public written by the Friends of the GardensOne of the first information sheets which comprehensively covers the Statuary Pavilion, the statues, the sculptor with a small photo showing Pavilion in Gardens c1990's.1 sheet, 2 sides. One side, 2 boxes, left and right ,space mid page. Side 2, 3 columns of printNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, pavillion, statuary pavillion, tourist, information, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, brochure

Statuary Building - Original Description, Courier, Saturday 4th August, 1888.Researched and copied by John Garner from the Courier newspaper for project on statues in the City of Ballarat.1 copyNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, courier, statuary pavillion, 1888, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, dsecription

The Statuary Pavilion Brochure, Ballarat Botanical Gardens by Lake Wendouree.john garner collection, garner, dr, statuary pavillion, brochure, lake wendouree, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

To be read in conjunction with Ballarat Botanical Gardens Information Notes. Written by Raoul DixonInformation for FBBG GuidesWork on paperNonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, statuary pavilion, biography, susannah, ruth, rebekah, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

Summaries on Ruth, Rebekah and Susanna, article possibly written by John Garner for a presentation.Useful thumbnail sketcheslarge print on white paperjohn garner collection, garner, dr, statues, ruth, rebekah, susanna, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

The statues have been degraded and repaired over the years and moved to secure premises. Statues are an important part of Ballarat's heritage and play an important role in BBG history and in the Gardens today. 1 sheet, white paper, print bold, Font 14. 1 copy.Ballarat Botanical Gardens by Lake Wendouree; heading superimposed on floral logo, black backgroundstatues, ballarat botanical gardens, bequest, vandalism, thomas stoddart, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat, gardens, stoddart

On one side of the page a list of all the statues in Ballarat from 1863 to 1940. On the other side, there is a thumbnail biography of Richard Armstrong Crouch who gifted statues of Prime Ministers of Australia in the BBG.Comprehensive list of all statues around Ballarat including names of "artwork", sculptor, date and description and benefactor of the Prime Minister's AvenuePhotocopied page, printed on both sides'Ballarat Botanical Gardens' Information, page 28 - 5/06/97 friends/statues.docjohn garner collection, garner, dr, art, sculptures, statues, sculptors, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

Nineteenth century reports of the Unveiling of the Stoddart Statues in the BBG.Exactly what happened by a firsthand observer.10 pages of photocopied newspaper articles from 2 Ballarat newspapers1. The Courier, May 24, 1884. in pencil. Beginning of article dotted in green. 2. Courier, Monday, May 26,1884. 3 pages. p.2, 2 asterisks in biro.p.3, 1 asterisk in biro. 3. Courier, Monday, May 26, 1884. From the Ballarat Municipal Library, Sept. 2003. 1 asterisk in biro. 4.3pages.The Ballarat Star, May 26, 1884. 2names in biro, Sue McKeegan and Peter Mansfield. 5. The Ballarat Star, 26/5/84, p2. in biro, 2 copies. john garner collection, garner, dr, presentation, statues, citizens, 1884, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens

Origin of the Stoddart statues and the unveiling ceremony in 1884,p.1. Brief notes on each statue and cleaning method used,p.2. Other features of the Gardens and biographies of notable contributors.Ballarat Art Gallery founded at the same time (1884) and special area for statues was omitted as a result of Stoddart's gift.12 white A4 pages printed on one side, photocopy of typed notes. Copy of pp.1&2. Author, J.A. Chisolm and top left hand corner of page 1, 354/5/1, JAC:djw 1983john garner collection, garner, dr, talking notes, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, fbbg, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

Comprehensive summary of statues in BBG and benefactor.example of brochure produced in 2010 by Jennifer Burrell, funded by The Ballarat Foundation.Brochure, printed on both sides in black and white. 2 photocopiesAugust, 2010 in biro on one copy.john garner collection, garner, dr, statues, stoddart, brochure, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

Firsthand accounts of the unveiling of the Russell-Thomson Statuary in the GardensImportant in the History of Ballarat and in the adornment of the Botanical Gardens in the nineteenth century. The first newspaper article, p.2 from the Ballarat Star, 3/8/1888. The second article, 2 pages from the Ballarat Star, 4/8/1888. The third article, three pages from the Ballarat Courier, 4/8/18881st Article, 1st line underlined in green marker pen and bottom of page in biro and in green marker pen, 3/8/88. p.2. The 2nd Article, date and 1st line of the article underlined in green marker, no page number. the second page, 4/8/88. p.2 Star is written in biro and underlined in green vertically, left hand side of page with the 1st line of the article underlined. 3rd article, no markings. james russell thomson, statuary, unveiling ceremony, bequests, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, friends of the botanical gardens, nineteenth century, benefactors

Interview taken by John Garner March 2007. (002a) Written document by Bill Greville March 1st 1985A very detailed account of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, their development and upkeep; the propagation of plants and personnel employed.17 white sheets of paper clearly typed.All visiblejohn garner collection, garner, dr, greville, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, bill greville, gardener, nursery man, tom toop, begonias, harry coulter, war service 1940-44, bill lindsay, zoo, the maze, the fernery, tom beaumont, statues, tilly thompson, gardens staff 1944. glasshouses.

Ian Rossiter, City of Ballarat, Manager of Strategy Development and Corporate Projects& Ballarat Botanical Gardens, interviewed by Doctor John Garner for the Friends of the Botanical Gardens Oral History Project.The interview is valuable in giving information and insights of the Manager of the Gardens over fourteen years.All visiblejohn garner collection, garner, rossiter, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, doctor, ian rossiter, horticulture, robert clark centre, fernery, prisoner of war memorial, sequoias, master plan, wetlands, curator's house, statues

Bob Whitehead, Director of Parks & Gardens for the City of Ballarat. 1978-1989The interview is valuable in terms of the development of new techniques in the Gardens and the establishment of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.All visible. Clear grey and white photograph of Bob Whitehead, front page. 2nd front page coloured photograph of Bob Whitehead.None.john garner collection, garner, whitehead, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, doctor, horticulture, kevin heinze, melbourne city council, modern techniques, fernery, sequoias, conservatories, establishment of the friends of the ballarat botanical gardens

Historical information about the "Guns in the Gardens".George Prideaux joined the Victorian navy in 1897 and served as an armourer. He was able to provide expert information on the Guns in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens One page and a quarter in both accounts about the Guns in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and in an article for the Friends of the Gardens' newsletter.Nonejohn garner collection, garner, dr, guns, gardens, john's jottings, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, george prideaux, muzzle loading guns, cerberus., "big gun", "nelson"