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Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, William H. Wooster at the Ballarat Observatory, Mount Pleasant
... Wooster at the Ballarat Observatory, Mount Pleasant......observatory...Wooster was associated with the Ballarat Observatory. ...Wooster with the telescope at the Ballarat Observatory. .2) Head and shoulders of W.H. ...Wooster was associated with the Ballarat Observatory. ballarat observatory observatory wooster w.h. wooster portrait mount pleasant .1) Photograph of W.H. ...W.H. Wooster was associated with the Ballarat Observatory. .1) Photograph of W.H. Wooster with the telescope at the Ballarat Observatory. .2) Head and shoulders of W.H. Woosterballarat observatory, observatory, wooster, w.h. wooster, portrait, mount pleasant -
Federation University Historical CollectionDrawing - Artwork, Ballarat Observatory, 1969
... Ballarat Observatory...The Ballarat Observatory is located at Mount Pleasant....Mounted drawing of the Ballarat Observatory....The Ballarat Observatory is located at Mount Pleasant. ballarat observatory ballarat technical art school alumni Mt PLeasant Mount PLeasant Mounted drawing of the Ballarat Observatory. ...The Ballarat Observatory is located at Mount Pleasant.Mounted drawing of the Ballarat Observatory.ballarat observatory, ballarat technical art school, alumni, mt pleasant, mount pleasant -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Observatory, Mount Dandenong, early 1900s
... Observatory, Mount Dandenong...Postcard showing the rock walled base of the Observatory and Trig Point on Mt Dandenong on the RHS and a roofed picnic shelter on the LHS. ...Front of postcard: Observatory, Mount Dandenong. On back of postcard: Mason, Firth & McCutcheon, Printers, Melbourne....Farndons Community Hall 42 Falls Road Mt Dandenong yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges mt dandenong mt dandenong observatory trig point Mason, Firth & McCutcheon Front of postcard: Observatory, Mount Dandenong. ...Postcard showing the rock walled base of the Observatory and Trig Point on Mt Dandenong on the RHS and a roofed picnic shelter on the LHS. There are 6 men seated or standing on the rock base.Front of postcard: Observatory, Mount Dandenong. On back of postcard: Mason, Firth & McCutcheon, Printers, Melbourne.mt dandenong, mt dandenong observatory, trig point, mason, firth & mccutcheon -
Federation University Historical CollectionLetter - Correspondence, V.F. Armstrong et al, Ballarat Observatory Letter to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1964, 1964
... Ballarat Observatory Letter to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1964...At one time the Ballarat Observatory was a campus of the Ballarat School of Mines. ...Two letters to the Ballarat School of Mines on Ballarat Municipal Observatory letterhead, and one carbon response from the Ballarat School of Mines. ...Ballarat Observatory Ballarat Municipal Observatory Mount Pleasant E.J. ...At one time the Ballarat Observatory was a campus of the Ballarat School of Mines. Two letters to the Ballarat School of Mines on Ballarat Municipal Observatory letterhead, and one carbon response from the Ballarat School of Mines. The correspondence relates to the availability of Ballarat School of Mines lecturers who may be available to present at the Ballarat Observatoryballarat observatory, ballarat municipal observatory, mount pleasant, e.j. barker, v.f. armstrong, letterhead -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Ballarat Observatory Stained Glass Windows, Ballarat Observatory window presented by the Sebastopol Cambrian Society and Welsh Residents of Ballaarat, 05/-7/2007
... Ballarat Observatory Stained Glass Windows, Ballarat Observatory window presented by the Sebastopol Cambrian Society and Welsh Residents of Ballaarat...In 1885, at the instigation of James Oddie, the Government reserved three acres (about 1.2 hectares) for an observatory in Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant, originally known as the Ballarat School of Mines Observatory. ...Six colour photographs of the stained glass windows in the Ballarat Observatory. The first stained glass window was installed from around 1915-16, and were probably associated with John Brittain. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields In 1885, at the instigation of James Oddie, the Government reserved three acres (about 1.2 hectares) for an observatory in Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant, originally known as the Ballarat School of Mines Observatory. ...In 1885, at the instigation of James Oddie, the Government reserved three acres (about 1.2 hectares) for an observatory in Cobden Street, Mount Pleasant, originally known as the Ballarat School of Mines Observatory. In March 1886 a committee was appointed for the care, protection and management of the reserve. Captain Baker, a retired sea captain, was invited to become the first Superintendent of the Ballarat Observatory. Six colour photographs of the stained glass windows in the Ballarat Observatory. The first stained glass window was installed from around 1915-16, and were probably associated with John Brittain. By 1929 sixteen stained glass windows had been installed. most the work of Ballarat craftsman William James Robson stained glass windows, sebastopol cambrian society, welsh, ballarat city council, ballarat teachers' college, ballarat local preachers methodist centenary, independent order of ordfellows ballarat, ballarat freemasons, freemasons, masonic, architecture, mount pleasant, john brittain, william james robson -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, "Observatory," Dandenong Mountains (Vic.), early 1900s
... "Observatory," Dandenong Mountains (Vic.)...Postcard showing the Trig Point Observatory on Mt Dandenong. Two women and a man are standing on the rock base. ...Printed on front of postcard: "OBSERVATORY," DANDENONG MOUNTAINS (VIC.) Printed on back of postcard: Photographed by ERASMUS B. ...Farndons Community Hall 42 Falls Road Mt Dandenong yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Mt Dandenong Trig Point Mt Dandenong Observatory Erasmus B Allan Printed on front of postcard: "OBSERVATORY," DANDENONG MOUNTAINS (VIC.) ...Postcard showing the Trig Point Observatory on Mt Dandenong. Two women and a man are standing on the rock base. Early 1900s.Printed on front of postcard: "OBSERVATORY," DANDENONG MOUNTAINS (VIC.) Printed on back of postcard: Photographed by ERASMUS B. ALLAN, Fitzroy ASK FOR Allan's "Guide to the Dandenong Mountains." Published Shortly. Price 1/- HUTCHINSON'S Lit. Collins Street Melbourne.mt dandenong, trig point, mt dandenong observatory, erasmus b allan -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Car Park. 1953, 1953
... View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Car Park. 1953......Observatory...View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Carpark (now Sky High Restaurant) taken in August 1953. ...Farndons Community Hall 42 Falls Road Mt Dandenong yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Mt Dandenong Observatory Mt Dandenong Observatory On back of photograph: From Mt Dandenong Aug 53 View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Carpark (now Sky High Restaurant) taken in August 1953. ...View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Carpark (now Sky High Restaurant) taken in August 1953. Large tree on LHS with sign reading 'LADIES'. Two old cars parked. Photograph taken by Sydney Walter Jackson.On back of photograph: From Mt Dandenong Aug 53mt dandenong, observatory, mt dandenong observatory -
Federation University Historical CollectionLetter - Correspondence, E.J. Barker, Letter relating the the Ballarat Observatory, 1966, 1966
... Letter relating the the Ballarat Observatory, 1966...The Ballarat Observatory is situated at Mount Pleasant....Correspondence relating the the Ballarat Observatory. .1) Robert J. Strange, Secretary of the Ballaarat Astronomical Society, writes to E.J. ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields The Ballarat Observatory is situated at Mount Pleasant. ballarat school of mines jack barker e.j. barker ballarat observatory bert strange robert f. strange telescopes dick richards r.w. richards heather durant mount pleasant Mt Pleasant Correspondence relating the the Ballarat Observatory. .1) Robert J. ...The Ballarat Observatory is situated at Mount Pleasant.Correspondence relating the the Ballarat Observatory. .1) Robert J. Strange, Secretary of the Ballaarat Astronomical Society, writes to E.J. Barker (Principal, Ballarat School of Mines) regarding ownership of telescopes. .2) E.J. Barker (Principal, Ballarat School of Mines) writes to Bert Strange concerning ownership of telescopes .3) Bert Strange writes to Jack Barker with details of the telescopes, including references to James Oddie. The telescopes in question were three Newtonian reflectors, one Cassegrainian focus reflector and one "Calver" telescope on altazimuth mounting. .4) Former Ballarat School of Mines Principal, Dick Richards, writes to Jack Barker regarding the telescopes. Mention is made of John Brittain's ten inch mirror on a metal tube, stored on the penthouse on the roof of the Art School. .5) Ballarat School of Mines librarian, Heather Durant, writes to Jack Barker . .6) Simple timeline relating to the Ballarat School of Mines .7) Extracts for the Ballarat School of Mines Annual Reports relating to the Ballarat Observatory, the James Oddie donation, and the transfer of the Observatory to the Ballarat East Town Council. 8)Two quarto typed pages from Jack Barker to Bert Strange outlining the research undertaken to report that the telescopes were not in the possession of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat school of mines, jack barker, e.j. barker, ballarat observatory, bert strange, robert f. strange, telescopes, dick richards, r.w. richards, heather durant, mount pleasant, mt pleasant -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Ballarat Observatory, c1915
... Ballarat Observatory...In 1913 the Council of the Ballarat School of Mines handed over the Observatory to the Ballarat East Town Council. ...Middle left is a stained glass window at the observatory (donated by the Ballarat Courier), middle right is 'fire mist'; lower left shows Saturn, and lower right is 'in pleiades'....Ballarat Observatory Photograph ...In 1884 the Ballarat School of Mines Council reserved a three acre site on a spur of the White horse Ranges known as Mount Pleasant. The Vice-President of the Ballarat School of Mines, James Oddie undertook at his own expense (said to be 4,000 pounds) to erect and equip the observatory. By 1886 seven rooms, a workshop and a cottage had been erected. The first large telescope built in Australia, the Baker Telescope, opened 1888. In 1913 the Council of the Ballarat School of Mines handed over the Observatory to the Ballarat East Town Council. A number of images as depicted in a newspaper. The top image shows the Carlver Equitorial Telescope. Middle left is a stained glass window at the observatory (donated by the Ballarat Courier), middle right is 'fire mist'; lower left shows Saturn, and lower right is 'in pleiades'.ballarat observatory, telescope, stained glass window, jelbart telescope, equalateral telescope, meterological apparatus, john brittain -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Miner's Right, Colony of Victoria, Miner's Right for the Ballarat Observatory Land in Magpie Street, 1890-1899
... Miner's Right for the Ballarat Observatory Land in Magpie Street...The Ballarat Observatory was established by James Oddie. It was later given to the Ballarat School of Mines, then the City of Ballarat....The Observatory Registration in No 19578 with the situation of residence area being 'Magpie Street Mount Pleasant 209 feet x 52 feet" The District and Division is Central D Ballarat. ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields The Ballarat Observatory was established by James Oddie. It was later given to the Ballarat School of Mines, then the City of Ballarat. miner's right james oddie ballarat observatory magpie st mount pleasant f. bell w.a. christy dana street A number of Miners' Rights made out to James Oddie of Ballarat, for a block of land in Magpie Street, Mount Pleasant, used as the Ballarat Observatory. ...The Ballarat Observatory was established by James Oddie. It was later given to the Ballarat School of Mines, then the City of Ballarat.A number of Miners' Rights made out to James Oddie of Ballarat, for a block of land in Magpie Street, Mount Pleasant, used as the Ballarat Observatory. The red 1995 Miners' Right includes land at Dana Street with red writing over it regarding its transferal. The Observatory Registration in No 19578 with the situation of residence area being 'Magpie Street Mount Pleasant 209 feet x 52 feet" The District and Division is Central D Ballarat. The red Miners' Right includes the Magpie Ste Address and "Dana Street allot 3 Sec 52 40 feet and 140 feet in Ballarat Central D". In red ink over the address in written (Ressarell) transferred in favor of Susan Watson 7/1/95 C.H. Stevenson Asst M.R. miner's right, james oddie, ballarat observatory, magpie st, mount pleasant, f. bell, w.a. christy, dana street -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat Observatory Stained Glass Windows, 2007
... Ballarat Observatory Stained Glass Windows...Seven photographs of a number of stained glass windows at the Ballarat Observatory...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields stained glass window ballarat observatory Ballarat Teachers' College Seven photographs of a number of stained glass windows at the Ballarat Observatory Ballarat Observatory Stained Glass Windows Photograph Photograph Clare Gervasoni ...Seven photographs of a number of stained glass windows at the Ballarat Observatorystained glass window, ballarat observatory, ballarat teachers' college -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, OBSERVATORY, Mt Dandenong, Early 1900s
... OBSERVATORY, Mt Dandenong...Postcard showing Mt Dandenong Trig Point Observatory on the RHS and a covered shelter on the LHS. ...Early 1900s. OBSERVATORY, Mt Dandenong Photograph ...Postcard showing Mt Dandenong Trig Point Observatory on the RHS and a covered shelter on the LHS. Early 1900s.On front of postcard: OBERVATORY, MT DANDENONGtrig point, mt dandenong, mt dandenong observatory -
Federation University Art CollectionArtwork - Drawing, Observatory Mt Pleasant, 1969, 1969
... Observatory Mt Pleasant, 1969...The building is the Ballarat Observatory at Mount Pleasant. ...The building is the Ballarat Observatory at Mount Pleasant. Observatory Mt Pleasant, 1969 Artwork - Drawing ...Ink sketch with ochre and white chalk highlights of a domed building surrounded by trees, mounted onto cream card. The building is the Ballarat Observatory at Mount Pleasant. ballarat observatory, mt pleasant, mount pleasant, wilson, alumni -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Car Park. 1953
... View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Car Park. 1953...Photograph taken from the Observatory car park at Mt Dandenong in 1953. ...View from Mt Dandenong Observatory Car Park. 1953 Photograph ...Photograph taken from the Observatory car park at Mt Dandenong in 1953. Now the site of the Sky High restaurant. House in foreground. Photograph taken by Sydney Walter Jackson.On back of photograph: Mt Dandenong Country Aug53mt dandenong, mt dandenong observatory -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, William H. Wooster at the Ballarat Observatory, Mount Pleasant
... Wooster at the Ballarat Observatory, Mount Pleasant......observatory...And laid the Foundation of the fine Municipal Observatory, in a long series of "Astronomical" and other "Scientific Notes", published in the Ballarat Courier and Ballarat Star, & occasionally in another Newspaper, which roused much public interest in Astronomy. ...Wooster at the Ballarat Observatory, Mount Pleasant Photograph ...An image of W.H. Wooster with telescope, and a page copy of his handwritten notes outlining his achievements.7707.2 "Notes Grandpa has lectured scores of times in the Sch. of Mines, sometimes for one of the Professors who was ill. Also Lectured in the City Fire Brigade, Ballarat E Fire Brigade, Barkley St Wesn chap., Lydiard St. Wes. Chapl, St Peter's Church of England, Mt Pleasant Wes. Chapl., Baptist Church; & many other places. Preached i the Neil St. Wes. Chapels at Brown Hill, the Gong, Ltl Bendigo, Golden Point, Macarthur St., Mnt Pleasant, the Bible Christian Chppl., and many others. Too photos of most of the places shown in these "Ballarat Views", and many others. And laid the Foundation of the fine Municipal Observatory, in a long series of "Astronomical" and other "Scientific Notes", published in the Ballarat Courier and Ballarat Star, & occasionally in another Newspaper, which roused much public interest in Astronomy. The present official astronomer, Mr John Brittain, is my pupil in Astronomy and Microscopy, and calls me his Father in Science. W.H. Wooster."w.h. wooster, ballarat observatory, microscope, microscopy, churched, preaching, lay preacher, ballarat school of mines, ballarat field naturalists club, observatory, telescope -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Articles on the former Observatory, 2024
... ...observatory...The observatory was built by architect John Beebe and is on the storm damaged property part of "La Rocca" house. ...Bendigo Advertiser and the Herald sun: five articles on the former astronomical observatory at 55 Condon Street in Kennington....Newspaper Articles on the former Observatory ...The City of Bendigo asked for a heritage overlay over the site of a private Kennington observatory. It was once used for for the City's official meteorological readings. The observatory was built by architect John Beebe and is on the storm damaged property part of "La Rocca" house. Council approved $2 million for preservation of the site which will be integrated into a contempory complex boasting seven childcare rooms for 144 children.Bendigo Advertiser and the Herald sun: five articles on the former astronomical observatory at 55 Condon Street in Kennington.bendigo, observatory, john beebe -
Save the Dandenongs League Inc.Archive (item), Save the Dandenongs League Incorporated, Mt. Dand - Obs. [Mount Dandenong Observatory Reserve]
... [Mount Dandenong Observatory Reserve]...[Mount Dandenong Observatory Reserve] Archive Save the Dandenongs League Incorporated ... -
Save the Dandenongs League Inc.Archive (item), Save the Dandenongs League Incorporated, Mt. Dandenong Ob. [Mount Dandenong Observatory] Site - 'Sky High'
... [Mount Dandenong Observatory] Site - 'Sky High'...[Mount Dandenong Observatory] Site - 'Sky High' Archive Save the Dandenongs League Incorporated ... -
Horsham Regional Art GalleryPhotograph, Jane BROWN, Remains from the 2003 bushfire, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, 2012, 2013
... Remains from the 2003 bushfire, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, 2012...Horsham Regional Art Gallery 80 Wilson Street Horsham grampians Remains from the 2003 bushfire, Mount Stromlo Observatory, Canberra, 2012 Photograph Jane BROWN ...Purchased through the Horsham Art Gallery Trust Fund, 2013 -
Moorabbin Air MuseumManual (item) - The Air Almanac - May-August 1970, US Naval Observatory & HM Stationery Office
... The Air Almanac - May-August 1970, US Naval Observatory & HM Stationery Office...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne The Air Almanac - May-August 1970, US Naval Observatory & HM Stationery Office Manual The Air Almanac - May-August 1970, US Naval Observatory & HM Stationery Office ... -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph
... Observatory...The SkyHigh restaurant is on the site of the Observatory....The SkyHigh restaurant is on the site of the Observatory. Observatory Trig Point SkyHigh Mt Corrhanwarrabul Black and white photograph showing a stone base topped with a wooden structure. ...The Observatory on the high point of Mt Corrhanwarrabul was used to take trigonometrical readings from as early as 1850. The area became very popular with tourists as a place to walk and drive to. The SkyHigh restaurant is on the site of the Observatory.Black and white photograph showing a stone base topped with a wooden structure. Two women are posed below the wooden structure.observatory, trig point, skyhigh, mt corrhanwarrabul -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - John Beebe's Observatory Bendigo, Peter Anderson's article 2020
... ...observatory... Four page collection of research on the observatory built by John Beebe at his residence at 55 Condon Street, Kennington. ...At end of article a colour photo of the observatory with the heading 'John Beebe's observatory in Condon Street under threat of demolition'. ...John Beebe was born in Sandhurst (Bendigo) in 1866. In his earlier years, John and his brother William operated a stonemason's business in Bendigo, designing and making monuments. John graduated as an architect in 1900 . By 1910, John was in sole practice in Bendigo, when he was appointed as architect for the Anglican Diocese. His churches from this period include St. Paul's bluestone church in Axedale and St. John's in North Bendigo. He moved to Brisbane in 1916, possibly for health reasons. He died on 15 December 1936 and is buried in the Lutwyche cemetery in Brisbane in an unmarked grave. Four page collection of research on the observatory built by John Beebe at his residence at 55 Condon Street, Kennington. Articles are: one page brief biography "John Beebe's Observatory in Condon Street'; includes mention of how he acquired the telescope that was built into the brick observatory at Condon Street. "the building is a very rare survivor and an important relic of late 19 century scientific endeavour in Bendigo and should be placed on the Victorian Heritage Register'. Second article: two pages 'John Beebe, Architect, owner of East Bendigo Observatory. His later life in Queensland 1916 - 1936, by Peter Anderson April 2020. Article includes family history; John Beebe earlier life' John's brother William and his son Wilfred John Beebe; John's career in Bendigo; Astronomy in Bendigo; Fellowship of the Royal Astronomical Society and the move to Brisbane, Queensland and speculation upon the reasons. Third article: 'Our heritage in danger - amazing observatory comes to light' by Mike Butcher. Article addresses the significance of Beebe's observatory building ' and is representative of the city's early endeavours into scientific research'. At end of article a colour photo of the observatory with the heading 'John Beebe's observatory in Condon Street under threat of demolition'. john beebe, william beebe, observatory, 55 condon street kennington, stonemason, architect, st. pauls axedale, st. john's north bendigo, heritage significance -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph
... Observatory...The structure shown is the Mt Dandenong Observatory, also the Trig Point at the top of Mt Dandenong. ...Farndons Community Hall 42 Falls Road Mt Dandenong yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges The structure shown is the Mt Dandenong Observatory, also the Trig Point at the top of Mt Dandenong. ...The structure shown is the Mt Dandenong Observatory, also the Trig Point at the top of Mt Dandenong. It was a popular viewpoint and walking destination. The SkyHigh Restaurant now stands on this location. The photograph was taken by Ivy Child in the late 1920s.Sepia coloured photograph showing two people standing on top of a stone work structure below a wooden pyramid structure.Written below photograph in album - OBSERVITORY 2700FT.observatory, mt dandenong, trig point, ivy child -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument, Captain Baker with his Telescope
... Telescope at Ballarat Observatory...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Ballarat Observatory telescope Captain Baker Telescope at Ballarat Observatory Captain Baker with his Telescope Document Document Mollie Jardine ...Telescope at Ballarat Observatoryballarat observatory, telescope, captain baker -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Sheet of 12 contact prints - Various historic Portland buildings and Landmarks, c. 1970
... Identifying numbers 5724 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) First jetty and immigration depot (b) National School (c) Observatory Hill (d) 'Kenley" Res. George Crouch, First Post Master (e) Old Library (f) Union (ANZ) Bank (g) Lighthouse and Keepers Cottage (h) 'Blainslie' (i) View from Whalers Bluff over Bay (j) Percy Street, view from Henty Street (k) Portland Jail (l) Flagstaff and Light Keepers quarters...Front: (a) Henty Beach (b) Portland State School (c) Old Library (f) ANZ Bank (i) View of Whalers Point (k) Portland Jail on Observatory Hill...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Front: (a) Henty Beach (b) Portland State School (c) Old Library (f) ANZ Bank (i) View of Whalers Point (k) Portland Jail on Observatory Hill Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs. ...Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs. Identifying numbers 5724 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) First jetty and immigration depot (b) National School (c) Observatory Hill (d) 'Kenley" Res. George Crouch, First Post Master (e) Old Library (f) Union (ANZ) Bank (g) Lighthouse and Keepers Cottage (h) 'Blainslie' (i) View from Whalers Bluff over Bay (j) Percy Street, view from Henty Street (k) Portland Jail (l) Flagstaff and Light Keepers quartersFront: (a) Henty Beach (b) Portland State School (c) Old Library (f) ANZ Bank (i) View of Whalers Point (k) Portland Jail on Observatory Hill -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumInstrument - Sextant in wooden box
... Examined by National Physical Museum Kew Observatory Richmond Surrey Eng 1901...Queenscliffe Maritime Museum 2 Wharf St Queenscliff geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Sextant used by Bill Virtue, an apprentice on the Adelaide Steamship Co. ship 'Manoora' in 1957 Label on the book indicates that the sextant was examined by the National Physical Museum Kew observatory, Richmond Surrey England in 1901 sextant Navigation 'Manoora' Adelaide Steamship Co Bill Virtue Examined by National Physical Museum Kew Observatory Richmond Surrey Eng 1901 Sextant in timber box made around 1901 in the UK. ...Sextant used by Bill Virtue, an apprentice on the Adelaide Steamship Co. ship 'Manoora' in 1957Label on the book indicates that the sextant was examined by the National Physical Museum Kew observatory, Richmond Surrey England in 1901Sextant in timber box made around 1901 in the UK.Examined by National Physical Museum Kew Observatory Richmond Surrey Eng 1901sextant, navigation, 'manoora', adelaide steamship co, bill virtue -
Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, The Oddie-Baker Bulletin: Journal of the Ballarat Astronomical Society, Jan/Feb 1986, 1986
... Blue soft covered centenary edition of the newsletter of the Ballarat Observatory. ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields james oddie henry baker ballarat astronomical society ballarat observatory graeme hood ballarat municipal observatory centenary anniversary john brittain alexander g. caird neville graham barry jones jelbart dome philip greenbank halley's comet Blue soft covered centenary edition of the newsletter of the Ballarat Observatory. ...Blue soft covered centenary edition of the newsletter of the Ballarat Observatory. james oddie, henry baker, ballarat astronomical society, ballarat observatory, graeme hood, ballarat municipal observatory, centenary, anniversary, john brittain, alexander g. caird, neville graham, barry jones, jelbart dome, philip greenbank, halley's comet -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, Former Talbot Library, c2014
... Colour photograph of the brick Talbot Library. Talbot Observatory seen in the background. ...Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields Talbot Library Talbot Court of Petty Sessions Colour photograph of the brick Talbot Library. Talbot Observatory seen in the background. Former Talbot Library Photograph ...Colour photograph of the brick Talbot Library. Talbot Observatory seen in the background. talbot library, talbot court of petty sessions -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph, c. 1970
... Image shows Bartons Beach in foreground, Observatory Hill with lighthouse in backgroud....Image shows Bartons Beach in foreground, Observatory Hill with lighthouse in backgroud. ...Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows Bartons Beach in foreground, Observatory Hill with lighthouse in backgroud. -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, 77 Magpie Street, Ballarat East, 2012, 20/08/2012
... Colour photographs of a house at 77 Magpie Street, opposite the Ballarat Observatory. The house was demolished not long after the photographs were taken....Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields magpie street ballarat east architecture Colour photographs of a house at 77 Magpie Street, opposite the Ballarat Observatory. The house was demolished not long after the photographs were taken. 77 Magpie Street, Ballarat East, 2012 Photograph Photograph - Colour Clare Gervasoni ...Colour photographs of a house at 77 Magpie Street, opposite the Ballarat Observatory. The house was demolished not long after the photographs were taken.magpie street, ballarat east, architecture
