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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - VIEWS OF BENDIGO : NO. 3 : THE CONSERVATORY GARDENS, BENDIGO : UNDATED, 1900's
... VIEWS OF BENDIGO : NO. 3 : THE CONSERVATORY GARDENS... BENDIGO Parks and gardens conservatory gardens Conservatory ...Views of Bendigo. No.3 of a series of sixteen photographs of Bendigo. Nos. 6 and 7 in the series are missing. Black and white photograph, undated, of the Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo. This name is written in the bottom left corner. A view of the Law Courts is shown in the photograph. No. 3 is written in the bottom right corner.bendigo, parks and gardens, conservatory gardens, conservatory gardens, bendigo. bendigo historic buildings. bendigo law courts. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Valentine's Bendigo Snapshots, abt 1940s
... No 3 The Conservatory Gardens... The Conservatory Gardens No 4 The Swimming Pool No 5 View from Mitchell... Town Hall No 3 The Conservatory Gardens No 4 The Swimming Pool ...BHS CollectionValentine's Bendigo Snapshots Packet for Photos - Printed on the front of the envelope is "Valentine's Snapshots Bendigo, Vic., No. 1. Eight real Photographs for your album, Hand Coloured Published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Melbourne" Photos of: No 1 Alexandra Fountain No 2 Town Hall No 3 The Conservatory Gardens No 4 The Swimming Pool No 5 View from Mitchell Street No 8 Queen Victoria Gardens No 9 King George 5th memorial, Conservatory Gardens No 10 Queen Victoria Gardenshistory, bendigo, valentines photos, alexandra fountain, no 2 town hall, no 3 the conservatory gardens, no 4 the swimming pool, no 5 view from mitchell street, no 8 queen victoria gardens, no 9 king george 5th memorial, conservatory gardens, no 10 queen victoria gardens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 6 March 1857
... Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957... Gardens 6/3/1957. in the Conservatory gardens a mother her son ...Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957. in the Conservatory gardens a mother, her son and daughter.Kodakbendigo, parks and gardens, consevatory gardens, bendigo conservatory gardens 6/3/1957. in the conservatory gardens a mother, her son and daughter. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: JUDO FAMILY
... in Conservatory Gardens. Attached to back, Advertiser description: Tanya... and white photograph, 3 children pictured in Conservatory Gardens ...Black and white photograph, 3 children pictured in Conservatory Gardens. Attached to back, Advertiser description: Tanya, 14, Matthew, Is, and Jerome (12) Leonaro prepare for their upcoming competition.recreations, sports, judo, judo, martial arts, conservatory gardens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Photos of Bendigo
... . The Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo with Law Courts in background. 4... Fountain. 2. Town Hall Bendigo. 3. The Conservatory Gardens ...Collection of nine photographs of iconic Bendigo locations. Cards are hand coloured and written on bottom of each is the name of the image and number of the photo. Photos are: 1. Alexandra Fountain Bendigo, looking up Mitchell Street towards Railway Station, behind Fountain. 2. Town Hall Bendigo. 3. The Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo with Law Courts in background. 4. The Swimming Pool, Bendigo commonly called the Municipal Baths. 5. View Point from Mitchell Street, Bendigo - Alexanadra Fountain in foreground, 1930's vehicle on left hand side of image. 8. Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo - Queen Victoria statue in foreground. 9. King George Memorial Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo - statue of King George in middle of image, palm trees on left hand side. 10. Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo, looking up Pall Mall, Baby Health Centre on left hand side. bendigo, law courts, conservatory gardens, queen victoria, prince edward, alexandra fountain, mitchell street, view street -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard - Folder set, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Bendigo Photographic Booklet", 1940's
... . Conservatory Gardens 4. Shamrock Hotel 5. The Lake, Upper Reserve... are: 1. Mitchell St 2. The Lookout Tower 3. Conservatory ...Set of 9 black and white views of Bendigo printed on a folded strip, glued within a light grey colour light weight cardboard folder, titled "Bendigo Photographic Booklet". Booklet printed with an address area with title and kookaburras. Produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne & Sydney The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. Pictures are: 1. Mitchell St 2. The Lookout Tower 3. Conservatory Gardens 4. Shamrock Hotel 5. The Lake, Upper Reserve 6. The Pall Mall 7. Civic Buildings 8. Soldiers Memorial Hall and Post Office 9. Alexandria Fountain, Bendigo with a single trucker, M class type tram, prior to alterations, but in SEC colour scheme of the mid 1930's Made during 1940, with photographs of the 1930's as well given motor cars in the photo. Has "D. Gilbert" in ink on cover.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, mitchell st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard - Folder set, Rose Stereograph Co, "Rose Series Picturesque Views of Ballarat Australia", c1940
... . "The Conservatory" 4. "The gardens and Town Hall, Sturt Street" 5.... "The Conservatory" 4. "The gardens and Town Hall, Sturt Street" 5 ...Set of 12 views of Ballarat printed with six photos on either side of a folded strip of paper contained within a heavy brown paper folder. Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. of Armadale Vic., titled "Rose Series Picturesque Views of Ballarat Australia". Front cover has address area, stamp position, a drawing of roses and publishers details. 1. "The Town Hall and Sturt St. " with two trams eastbound in Sturt St. The first tram is a Sebastopol type tramcar. (see image 4) 2. "Eureka Memorial" 3. "The Conservatory" 4. "The gardens and Town Hall, Sturt Street" 5. "Panorama of " Sturt St. from Town hall, looking east 6. "Avenue of Honour Arch" 7. "The Flight from Pompeii - The Gardens" statue 8. "Bridge Street" - showing an SEC single truck tram in the street (see image 5) 9. "The Statuary Pavilion, Botanical Gardens" 10. "Sturt St." 11. "Lake Wendouree" 12. "Sturt St." (from Grenville St.) - with two ESCo trams in photograph (see image 6) (See also Reg. Item 2268 for a single postcard using this image.) All have words "Ballarat Vic." after the caption. Images 1 of front cover, 2 and 3 are of the object itself. Date of photos seem to be varied over time from early 1930's through to 1940's given the different motor cars in the photographs. On front cover in pencil in stamp area "G $7-"trams, tramways, ballarat, rose postcards, sturt st, bridge st, gardens, esco -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 6 March 1957
... Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957... Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957. A couple looking att he flowers ...Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957. A couple looking att he flowers at the conservatory.bendigo, parks and gardens, bendigo conservatory, bendigo conservatory gardens 6/3/1957. a couple looking att he flowers at the conservatory. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 6 March 1957
... Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957... Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957. Conservatory building in photo 2 statues ...Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957. Conservatory building in photo and 2 statues.bendigo, parks and gardens, bendigo conservatory, . bendigo conservatory gardens 6/3/1957. conservatory building in photo 2 statues. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - CONSERVATORY GARDENS, BENDIGO
... . On bottom of photo: Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo. No. 3 On back... PLACE Public gardens conservatory gardens. Conservatory Gardens ...Black and white photo: Conservatory Gardens Bendigo. Row of palm trees on LH side of photo, Law Courts in background. On bottom of photo: Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo. No. 3 On back : Valentine's Post Card, a genuine Photograph.place, public gardens, conservatory gardens., conservatory gardens, bendigo. law courts, valentine's -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - VIEWS OF BENDIGO - FOLD OUT PHOTOS IN FOLDER
Sepia coloured folder, enclosing photos of Bendigo. On front 'Beautiful Views in Color of Bendigo Vic.' Photo of Alexandra Fountain on LH side. 3 1/2d stamp on top RH corner. Folder addressed to Miss Diane Gordon 5A Warwick Street, Hobart, Tasmania. Colour photos include : Alexandra Fountain, The City Hall, The Botanic Gardens, Hargreaves Street, The Conservatory Gardens, Rosalind Park, Pall Mall, The Upper Reserve Lake and The Conservatory Gardens. Photos appear to be from the 1940's. Enclosed letter states that the donor's grandfather 'mailed them me during his visit to your city in what appears to be 1953. Diane Palmer'Valentine Publishing Co Pty Ltdbendigo, tourism, post card folder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO - CONSERVATORY GARDENS
... ). Printed on photo No.3. Photograph BENDIGO - CONSERVATORY GARDENS. ...Photograph - black and white. Photograph of Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo ( back of Law Courts at rear of photo). Printed on photo No.3.place, bendigo, conservatory, bendigo. conservatory gardens. back of law courts. -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, City of St Kilda Centenary 1990 - images collection #3, 2/12/1990
St Kilda was declared a city on 2/12/1890. In commemoration of the centenary, a conservatory in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens was opened on 2/12/1990 by the Mayor, Cr. Melanie Eagle, at a Garden Festival. Four years later, in 1994, the City of St Kilda was amalgamated with the cities of South Melbourne and Port Melbourne to form the City of Port Phillip.Colour photographst kilda, st kilda botanical gardens, st kilda centenary, st kilda botanical gardens conservatory, st kilda botanical gardens glass house, st kilda garden festival, garden festival 1990, malaysian women's group, st kilda greek senior citizens social group, mayor melanie eagle, cr melanie eagle, glasshouse, 1990, john charlton -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard - Folder set, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Beautiful Views in Color of Ballarat Vic", Early 1950's
Shows views of Ballarat city, tourist attractions, Lake Wendouree in the 1950's, with some distance views of the trams in the streets. Demonstrates production of souvenirs of the era - folded postcards.Set of 9 coloured views of Ballarat printed with all photos on one side of a folded strip of paper glued within an colour printed light card folder. Published by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd of Melbourne and Sydney., titled "Beautiful Views in Color of Ballarat Vic". Front cover has a image of the Arch of Victory on the left hand side with space for title, address area and stamp. Rear of Cover has printer name and a slit for the envelope to be closed over and sealed. 1. The Avenue of Honor and the Arch of Victory 2. The Eureka Stockade Memorial 3. The Old Curiosity shop 4. Town Hall Sturt St. (with trams in distance views, note Myers verandah still there) 5. Sturt St showing Mt. Warrenheip in the distance 6. Picturesque scene in the Gardens 7. The Boat shed and basin, Lake Wendouree 8. Sturt St. (from Greville St and large Robur Tea advertisement on building) 9. The Conservatory in the Gardens. From the motor vehicles in the photograph would say early 1950's. trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sturt st, bridge st, gardens, grenville st, lake wendouree -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard - Folder set, Murray Views, "Pictorial Souvenir of Ballarat - Views in Colour", 1940's
Demonstrates pictorial souvenir strips of photographs of Ballarat, both colour and black and white and yields information about Ballarat c 1940.Set of 10 small colour and 5 large black and white views of Ballarat printed on a folded strip, glued within a light brown colour light weight cardboard folder, titled "Pictorial Souvenir of Ballarat - Views in Colour". Booklet printed with an address area with title in red and kookaburras. Produced by Murray View, Gympie Queensland. The rear has a slit surrounded by red dashes on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. Pictures are: Colour: 1. Statutory Pavilion 2. Sturt St looking west - with a tram in the bottom of the photograph 3. Victory Arch 4. Queen Elizabeth Benevolent home 5. Queen Victoria Memorial Gardens 6. Swans on Lake Wendouree 7. The Conservatory 8. Avenue of Fame (Prime Ministers) 9. Eureka Stockade 10. Cnr Sturt and Lydiard St, with a bus in the view Black and White 1. The State Building 2. Panorama from Black Hill 3. Old Curiosity Shop 4. Reflections - Botanical Gardens 5. Sturt St looking east - has a tram in the view, with 1930's SEC colour scheme. trams, tramways, sturt st, town hall, lake wendouree, memorial arch avenue of honour, memorial, gardens, lydiard st, eureka, tram 19 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - A SOUVENIR OF BEAUTIFUL BENDIGO 12 SELECTED VIEWS IN FULL COLOUR
A Booklet of 12 views of Bendigo posted to NSW . A 3d stamp of King george VI. Photo 1 Entering Bendigo from the North. - Photo 2 Overlooking a Section of Bendigo - Photo 3 Baths and Park Bendigo - Photo 4 Garden and Post Office Bendigo - Photo 5 A Typical Mining Scene - Photo 6 Rosalind Park - Photo 7 Pall Mall - Photo 8 Law Courts and Conservatory - Photo 9 One of Bendigo Many fine Churches - Photo 10 Overlooking Portion of Bendigo - Photo 11 Charing Cross and Pall Mall - Photo 12 Section of Conservatorypostcard, photograph, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 1957
... Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957.... Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957 Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo ...Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957. Female statue in forground.bendigo, parks and gardens, bendigo conservatory, bendigo 1950s. bendigo conservatory gardens 6/3/1957 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 6 March 1957
... Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957..... Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957. Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo ...Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Conservatory Gardens 6/3/1957.bendigo, parks and gardens, bendigo conservatory, bendigo 1950s. bendigo conservatory gardens 6/3/1957. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Newspaper Articles and letters to the Bendigo Art Gallery, 1985 - 1988
Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Newspaper Articles and letters to the Bendigo Art Gallery 2808.9a First Article: Bendigo Advertiser article 18/12/1985 on "two of Bendigo's noted daughters , Ola Cohn and Amy Huxtable" Describes the restoration of the Ola Cohn drinking fountain in Rosalind Park, and the installation of the Amy Huxtable Memorial Seat in the Conservatory Gardens. Second Article: Bendigo Advertiser Letters to the Editor Column 30/12/1988 paragraph entitled "Credit where it is due: "A special tricentennial council effort would be to restore the paths, kerbs and sculpture by Ola Cohn, J H Curnow Fountain, the Bob Brothers Memorial and the Chain of Ponds" (Rosalind Park) 2808.9b Seven Pages of letters: 1. To Mrs Thelma Dingle from Doug Hall, Bendigo Art Gallery Director 30/1/1986 regards the Amy Huxtable committee funding the restoration of the Ola Cohn Fountain by sculptor Mr Marc Clark. 2. From the Amy Huxtable Committee 24/3/1986 back to the Art Gallery explaining that the committee leftover funds be given to the art Gallery to go towards the restoration of the Oal Cohn Fountain. 3. From the Art Gallery to Miss N D young, Amy Huxtable Committee 3/4/1986 thanking the committee for the funds. 4. From the committee to the Mayor and Councillors, Bendigo City, 4/2/1987 asking for an update on the project. 5. Copy of above letter. 6. From the City of Bendigo to the Committee 17/2/1987, advising of progress on the restoration of the fountain. 7. From Norma Young to the Bendigo Advertiser Letters to the Editor, advising of progress on the Ola Cohn Sculpture and the J H Curnow Fountain restoration. history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, bendigo conservatory gardens, ola cohn, j h curnow fountain -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Reports from Meeting, 1981
Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Reports from Meeting - five pages of report and letters. 2808.10a Bereavement Card - thanks from Ruth Lockwood to the committee on the death of her husband Douglas Lockwood, Chairman of the committee. 2808.10b Rear of above card. 2808.10c * Report of the Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee 29/1/1981 held at the office of Miss N. Young * Letter to Andrew Taylor, Superintendent Bendigo City Parks and Gardens, 4/3/1981, in regards to the memorial seat in the Conservatory Gardens. * Reply to above letter from the acting Superintendent Rod Sweetnam, 6/3/1981. * Further letter to Andrew Taylor advising that the seat construction is underway, 13/4/1981 2808.10d * Updated committee signature form to the ANZ Bank, 5/5/1981 history, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, bendigo conservatory gardens, douglas lockwood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Correspondence, 1981-90
Amy Huxtable was born at Cheltenham in 1918, to Robert Henry Huxtable and Violet A Dagg. Her father was an installer for an oil company and travelled the State. taking his family with him. She completed her education at the Bendigo High School and later attended the Bendigo Business College, becoming an expert shorthand writer. Her first position was as a copy writer with Radio 3BO, in the mid 1930s. She worked with an advertising agency in Melbourne and then with the Age,newspaper. In 1953, Miss Huxtable was appointed temporarily to succeed Miss E B Millane as social editress of the Bendigo Advertiser, during the latter's absence abroad. In 1956, Amy travelled abroad and on her return in 1957 was appointed permanently as Women's editor, a position she held for twenty-three ears. During her early years with The Advertiser she wrote under the name Toora, but in later years her own name became widely known. Miss Huxtable was well known both in her professional capacity and through a interest and involvement in community activites. She was life governor of the Bendigo Hospital, the Bendigo Home for the Aged, and Mirridong Home for the Blind, she was a member of Soroptimist International and the Business and Professional Women's Club. Amy was also a tireless worker for the spastic society and a strong supporter of the YWCA. When Amy Huxtable died at Mt AJvernia Hospital on 16 January 1980 Mayor Campbell ordered the city flag to be flown at half-mast. "Lowering the flag is the least we can do for such a lady" Cr Campbell said. Douglas Lockwood, editor of the Bendigo Advertiser said, "She was a devot d colleague who gave her craft and her newspaper the kind of service which identified a rare and generous spirit." She was a true professional who decided to make Bendigo her home. More than 300 people packed St Paul's Church for her funeral ervice the bell tolled as the casket was carried from the church. At a ceremony in the Conservatory Gardens on No ember 22 1981 The Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee presented to the City of Bendigo, a garden seat in memory of the late Miss Huxtable. This Bendigo manufactured seat was a fitting tribute to one ofBendigo's most loved and esteemed citizens. All Miss Huxtable's Advertiser articles were microfilmed and presented to the Library by the above committee. Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee - Correspondence - 18 Pages Page 1 Letter to Andrew Taylor, Superintendent, Bendigo City Parks and Gardens 2/6/1981 re siting of the Memorial Seat. Page 2 Reply to the above letter 2/7/1981 Page 3-4 Letter to the Council suggesting the seat be placed in the Conservatory gardens 7/7/1981 Page 5 Letter from the committee to Denis O'Hoy thanking them for supplying clay and plaster for the prep work 7/7/1981 Page 6 Letter from Andrew Taylor, Bendigo City Council 22/7/1981 advising the committee that the council has approved two seats and a vandal proof sign be placed up against the Conservatory facing the Bendigo Advertiser offices. Page 7 Letter 14/8/1981 from the committee to the council re the plaque design Page 8 To the Bendigo council 8/9/1981 suggesting a date and time for the handover of the seat. Page 9 From the council 12/10/1981 thankyou letter from the Mayor agreeing to the time of the memorial seat handover. Page 10 Letter back to the Mayor on 10/7/1981 from the committee with a suggested program for the afternoon. Page 11-13 Letter from the committee to BCV TV Channel 8 10/11/1981, asking them to advertise the event on their community noticeboard, the wording enclosed; and also an article for the news. Page 14-15 The wording on the plaque Page 16 Letter to the Bendigo Council 16/8/1984 asking for some repairs to be done to the seat due to weathering. Page 16 Letter back from the council 23/8/1984 advising the committee that it is on the list of maintenance for later in the year. Page 17 Letter from the Bendigo Regional Arts Centre to the committee 28/6/1990 adising receipt of $1000 for seats ion the re-vamperd Capital Theatre; seat inscription to be "Donated by:- Amy Huxtable Memorial Committee In Memory of :- Amy Huxtablehistory, amy huxtable, bendigo, amy huxtable memorial committee, bendigo conservatory gardens, capital theatre, bendigo regional arts centre -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Edible Begonias, Unexpected Benefits of Begonias, the Flora of China and Medicinal Herbs, 11/2017 downloaded
All aspects of Begonias are of particular interest in BallaratBegonias hold a special place in the life and history of Ballarat. The people of Ballarat are justly proud of the beautiful blooms which are on show in the Botanical Gardens every year during the Begonia Festival. 4 articles on Begonias. 1. 2 pages, "Edible Begonias..", 2. 2 pages, "Unexpected Benefits of Begonia", 1 black and white picture of a begonia, top lefthand side of each page. 3. "Flora of China", 2 pages with p.2 giving Keys to species. 4. 1 page with the heading "Begonia picta." Nonebegonia, ballarat begonia festival, begonia picta, begoniaceae, qiu hai tang shu, ballarat botanical gardens, robert clark conservatory, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Robert Clark Horticultural Centre, Outline Operation Plan 1995, post 1994-1995. [Very likely 1996]
This Outline Operation Plan was an Initial Discussion Draft (not for Broad Circulation) 1994-1995.This Outline Operation Plan shows how activities and the development of the Robert Clark Centre evolved.19 pages. 1st 3 pages are pale green. Title page has the black and green logo entitled "The Conservatory".1st page has 'Thurs. 10 Aug. 700-730pm written in biro on the top lefthand corner. Back page, top righthand corner has 43 written in biro.robert clark centre, the conservatory, robert clark horticultural centre, operation plan, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard - Folder, Rose Stereograph Co, "Picturesque Views of Melbourne", mid 1930s
Comprises 12 photos of Melbourne, mid to late 1930s. Produced by Rose Stereograph of Armadale. 1 - Botanical Gardens and Government House Melbourne. - 2 - The MacRobertson Fountain Melbourne - Both the Fountain and the Shrine of Remembrance were completed in 1934. Government House tower features in the background. Also note the absence of any mature trees. See reference - completed 1934. 3 - Flinders Street Railway Station with a "W" class tram in Flinders Street and "Y" class tram in Swanston Street in the view 4 - St Kilda Road Melbourne - Looking south with the Queen Victoria Gardens in the left of the photo. 5 - Collins Street Melbourne - Showing the Regent Theatre, Manchester Unity Building and the Town Hall. 6 - Princes Bridge and city Skyline Melbourne - Shows; Princes Bridge, Yarra River, Excursion Ferry, Princes Walk, Flinders Street Railway Station, the Nicholas and Manchester Unity Buildings in Swanston Street and the Sargood Gardner building in Flinders Street. 7 - The Conservatory, Fitzroy Gardens Melbourne - 8 - The Cathedral Corner Melbourne - shows; Young & Jacksons Hotel, St Paul's Cathedral, The Gas & Fuel building, Ball & Walsh Department store and The State Theatre plus several "w" class trams in Swanston Street. 9 - St Kilda Road Melbourne - Looking south from Nolan Street. Note trees still present at the entrance area to the Shrine of Remembrance. 10 - Looking across Princes Bridge to St Kilda Road Melbourne - Looking south from the roof of the Nicolas Building showing; Princes Bridge, St. Kilda Road, The Shrine of Remembrance and the Victoria Barracks in the distance. 11 - Parliament House Melbourne - in Spring Street 12 - Captain Cook's Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens Melbourne - Erected in the gardens in 1934. Yields information about Melbourne city views and new attractions mid 1930s. Paper envelope folder with 6 photos on each side of a foldout section titled "Picturesque Views of Melbourne" melbourne, photo folders, postcards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Views of Bendigo
Set of eight photographs, views of Bendigo. 1. Alexandra Fountain, Bendigo; 2. Town Hall, Bendigo; 3. The Conservatory, Bendigo; 4. The Swimming Pool, Bendigo; 5. View Point from Mitchell Street, Bendigo; 6. King George V Memorial Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo; 7. Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo; 8. Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - SPECIMEN COTTAGE HARGREAVES STREET, BENDIGO
3 photos: Colour photo of Specimen Cottage, taken from footpath looking northwards. Image shows student on LH side walking on footpath, trees in leaf either side of building. Cottage is built from sandstone, wooden balcony. Colour photo of the conservatory and gardens taken from an elevated position. Colour photo Golden Dragon Museum. All Photos taken in April 2001. Piece of paper in the pocket identifies Gordon & Wendy Willa, of deakin St Lockington 3563, and email: gordon&[email protected], buildings, specimen cottage, sandhurst, bendigo, specimen cottage, hargreaves street, building, brierley
