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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyFlyer - "Port Melbourne Botanical Gardens", 2015
... ...port melbourne botanical garden...Promotional piece purporting to be for "Port Melbourne Botanical Gardens", in Evans St Port Melbourne. ...Flyer "Port Melbourne Botanical Gardens" ...This turned up in Spring 2015, mystifying the community. Noel Turnbull noticed some of the props seen in the photos at the base of a tree in Evans Street. Much investigation into who could have produced this, and it was eventually traced to an address in upper Evans. An expensive joke never explained.Promotional piece purporting to be for "Port Melbourne Botanical Gardens", in Evans St Port Melbourne. "Beautiful blooming native flora" ; "Bewildering array of birdlife"; "dangerous native fauna"; etc. Vertical half an A4 with 11 colour photographs and persuasive promotional phrases.parks and gardens, natural environment, evans street, port melbourne botanical garden -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Black and white portrait, John William Lindt, 1870s
... John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. ...A black and white portrait of an unknown man taken by John William Lindt.A black and white portrait of an unknown man taken by John William Lindt. John William Lindt was born in Germany in 1845. At 17 he took a working passage to Australia on a Dutch sailing ship. Taking up work as an itinerant piano-tuner, he traveled amongst towns in Victoria and New South Wales before settling in Grafton in 1863 where he became assistant and apprentice to photographer Conrad Wagner. After a brief return to Germany in 1867 Lindt took over management of Wagner’s studio in 1869. He married Wagner’s daughter, Anna on 13 January 1872. Over 1873-1874, using the slow and laborious wet-plate collodion process, John Lindt produced photographs of the local indigenous people both in their environment conducting actual traditional ceremonies in the Clarence River district, and in his studio. Twelve of this series is included in his 1874 album Australian Aboriginals. John Lindt moved to Melbourne in 1876 where he worked for Batchelder & Co. before opening his own opulent studios at number 7 at the top of Collins Street opposite the Treasury, in 1877. John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. He was a welcome photographer of members of parliament and other Melbourne personalities, their society and cultural life including the theatre, and was known as a ‘rich man’s photographer’ for those whose families he grouped informally on the lawns in front of their mansions, with servants at the rails of the upstairs balconies. He continued with landscape, producing folios Fernshaw and Watt River Scenery, Victoria ( c.1878-82), Scenery on the Ovens and Buckland Rivers, Victoria (c.1878–82) and Lorne, Louttit Bay and Cape Otway Ranges (1883). Sales of his Black Spur scenery amounted to approximately 25,000 copies printed from the original negatives between 1882 and 1892. John Lindt, in collaboration with Nicholas John Caire, produced a tourist booklet on the area around "The Hermitage" in 1913.7 Collins Str. East/ J.W. Lindt/ Melbournejohn william lindt, conrad wagner, australian aboriginals, batchelder & co, nicholas john caire, anna lindt -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Black and white portrait, John William Lindt, 1870s
... John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. ...A black and white portrait of an unknown man taken by John William Lindt.A black and white portrait of an unknown man taken by John William Lindt. John William Lindt was born in Germany in 1845. At 17 he took a working passage to Australia on a Dutch sailing ship. Taking up work as an itinerant piano-tuner, he traveled amongst towns in Victoria and New South Wales before settling in Grafton in 1863 where he became assistant and apprentice to photographer Conrad Wagner. After a brief return to Germany in 1867 Lindt took over management of Wagner’s studio in 1869. He married Wagner’s daughter, Anna on 13 January 1872. Over 1873-1874, using the slow and laborious wet-plate collodion process, John Lindt produced photographs of the local indigenous people both in their environment conducting actual traditional ceremonies in the Clarence River district, and in his studio. Twelve of this series is included in his 1874 album Australian Aboriginals. John Lindt moved to Melbourne in 1876 where he worked for Batchelder & Co. before opening his own opulent studios at number 7 at the top of Collins Street opposite the Treasury, in 1877. John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. He was a welcome photographer of members of parliament and other Melbourne personalities, their society and cultural life including the theatre, and was known as a ‘rich man’s photographer’ for those whose families he grouped informally on the lawns in front of their mansions, with servants at the rails of the upstairs balconies. He continued with landscape, producing folios Fernshaw and Watt River Scenery, Victoria ( c.1878-82), Scenery on the Ovens and Buckland Rivers, Victoria (c.1878–82) and Lorne, Louttit Bay and Cape Otway Ranges (1883). Sales of his Black Spur scenery amounted to approximately 25,000 copies printed from the original negatives between 1882 and 1892. John Lindt, in collaboration with Nicholas John Caire, produced a tourist booklet on the area around "The Hermitage" in 1913.7 Collins Str. East/ J.W. Lindt/ Melbournejohn william lindt, conrad wagner, australian aboriginals, batchelder & co, nicholas john caire, anna lindt -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Black and white portrait, John William Lindt, 1870s
... John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. ...A black and white portrait of an unknown woman taken by John William Lindt.A black and white portrait of an unknown woman taken by John William Lindt. John William Lindt was born in Germany in 1845. At 17 he took a working passage to Australia on a Dutch sailing ship. Taking up work as an itinerant piano-tuner, he traveled amongst towns in Victoria and New South Wales before settling in Grafton in 1863 where he became assistant and apprentice to photographer Conrad Wagner. After a brief return to Germany in 1867 Lindt took over management of Wagner’s studio in 1869. He married Wagner’s daughter, Anna on 13 January 1872. Over 1873-1874, using the slow and laborious wet-plate collodion process, John Lindt produced photographs of the local indigenous people both in their environment conducting actual traditional ceremonies in the Clarence River district, and in his studio. Twelve of this series is included in his 1874 album Australian Aboriginals. John Lindt moved to Melbourne in 1876 where he worked for Batchelder & Co. before opening his own opulent studios at number 7 at the top of Collins Street opposite the Treasury, in 1877. John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. He was a welcome photographer of members of parliament and other Melbourne personalities, their society and cultural life including the theatre, and was known as a ‘rich man’s photographer’ for those whose families he grouped informally on the lawns in front of their mansions, with servants at the rails of the upstairs balconies. He continued with landscape, producing folios Fernshaw and Watt River Scenery, Victoria ( c.1878-82), Scenery on the Ovens and Buckland Rivers, Victoria (c.1878–82) and Lorne, Louttit Bay and Cape Otway Ranges (1883). Sales of his Black Spur scenery amounted to approximately 25,000 copies printed from the original negatives between 1882 and 1892. John Lindt, in collaboration with Nicholas John Caire, produced a tourist booklet on the area around "The Hermitage" in 1913.7 Collins Str. East/ J.W. Lindt/ Melbournejohn william lindt, conrad wagner, australian aboriginals, batchelder & co, nicholas john caire, anna lindt -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Black and white portrait, John William Lindt, 1870s
... John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. ...A black and white portrait of an unknown woman taken by John William Lindt.A black and white portrait of an unknown woman taken by John William Lindt. John William Lindt was born in Germany in 1845. At 17 he took a working passage to Australia on a Dutch sailing ship. Taking up work as an itinerant piano-tuner, he traveled amongst towns in Victoria and New South Wales before settling in Grafton in 1863 where he became assistant and apprentice to photographer Conrad Wagner. After a brief return to Germany in 1867 Lindt took over management of Wagner’s studio in 1869. He married Wagner’s daughter, Anna on 13 January 1872. Over 1873-1874, using the slow and laborious wet-plate collodion process, John Lindt produced photographs of the local indigenous people both in their environment conducting actual traditional ceremonies in the Clarence River district, and in his studio. Twelve of this series is included in his 1874 album Australian Aboriginals. John Lindt moved to Melbourne in 1876 where he worked for Batchelder & Co. before opening his own opulent studios at number 7 at the top of Collins Street opposite the Treasury, in 1877. John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. He was a welcome photographer of members of parliament and other Melbourne personalities, their society and cultural life including the theatre, and was known as a ‘rich man’s photographer’ for those whose families he grouped informally on the lawns in front of their mansions, with servants at the rails of the upstairs balconies. He continued with landscape, producing folios Fernshaw and Watt River Scenery, Victoria ( c.1878-82), Scenery on the Ovens and Buckland Rivers, Victoria (c.1878–82) and Lorne, Louttit Bay and Cape Otway Ranges (1883). Sales of his Black Spur scenery amounted to approximately 25,000 copies printed from the original negatives between 1882 and 1892. John Lindt, in collaboration with Nicholas John Caire, produced a tourist booklet on the area around "The Hermitage" in 1913.7 Collins Str. East/ J.W. Lindt/ Melbournejohn william lindt, conrad wagner, australian aboriginals, batchelder & co, nicholas john caire, anna lindt -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyLetter (Item) - Hand written letter, John William Lindt, 1903
... John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. ...A letter written to Maurice Keppel by John William Lindt in 1903.A letter written to Maurice Keppel by John William Lindt in 1903. John William Lindt was born in Germany in 1845. At 17 he took a working passage to Australia on a Dutch sailing ship. Taking up work as an itinerant piano-tuner, he traveled amongst towns in Victoria and New South Wales before settling in Grafton in 1863 where he became assistant and apprentice to photographer Conrad Wagner. After a brief return to Germany in 1867 Lindt took over management of Wagner’s studio in 1869. He married Wagner’s daughter, Anna on 13 January 1872. Over 1873-1874, using the slow and laborious wet-plate collodion process, John Lindt produced photographs of the local indigenous people both in their environment conducting actual traditional ceremonies in the Clarence River district, and in his studio. Twelve of this series is included in his 1874 album Australian Aboriginals. John Lindt moved to Melbourne in 1876 where he worked for Batchelder & Co. before opening his own opulent studios at number 7 at the top of Collins Street opposite the Treasury, in 1877. John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. He was a welcome photographer of members of parliament and other Melbourne personalities, their society and cultural life including the theatre, and was known as a ‘rich man’s photographer’ for those whose families he grouped informally on the lawns in front of their mansions, with servants at the rails of the upstairs balconies. He continued with landscape, producing folios Fernshaw and Watt River Scenery, Victoria ( c.1878-82), Scenery on the Ovens and Buckland Rivers, Victoria (c.1878–82) and Lorne, Louttit Bay and Cape Otway Ranges (1883). Sales of his Black Spur scenery amounted to approximately 25,000 copies printed from the original negatives between 1882 and 1892. John Lindt, in collaboration with Nicholas John Caire, produced a tourist booklet on the area around "The Hermitage" in 1913. Maurice Keppel, from Ireland, was one of the first landholders in the newly surveyed town of Marysville in 1864. He and his wife ran the successful Keppel’s Australian Hotel. Two of their sons, John and Jerry, established a farm and opened up the surrounding high country. The Keppel lease was one of the longest held in the high country and the Keppel Family were amongst Marysville's pioneering families.maurice keppel, keppel family, keppel's australian hotel, marysville, victoria, john william lindt, conrad wagner, australian aboriginals, batchelder & co, nicholas john caire, anna lindt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Handbook, The School Paper Grades V and VI Victoria Education Department, 1964-1966
... 1964 handbook alex ball victorian education department school paper grade v and vi hymns poetry songs short story charles kingsford smith 1965 1966 matthew flinders baron sir ferdinand von mueller patrick hannan paddy hannan charles yelverton o'connor john ridley thomas sutcliffe mort sir sidney kidman hugh victor mckay robert hoddle james simpson kirkpatrick alex mcdonell frederick h. brooks rudyard kipling victorian government house, royal botanic gardens victorian railways school broadcasts, victorian public libraries forests commission of victoria correspondence school royal mint her majesty's mail victoria police fire brigades port melbourne sid kidman cattle king cattle trade .1) , "Grade 5 Classroom Copy" and "1964" recto. ...Three handbooks with green patterns on recto and verso. Linen tape is on the spine. Paper is bound by string, connected at the top and bottom. .1)This handbook is a collection of The School Paper for grades V and VI, by the Victorian Education Department for 1964. It's contents are including by not limited to poetry and short stories submitted to the paper from a variety of authors such as "Beside the Road" by Louis H. Clark, information regarding the events of the time such as Air Force Commemoration Week, writings such as piece regarding self-control while using alcohol. and sheet music for various songs, such as "God save the queen". A history of Port Melbourne is included on page 2. A history of Australia's cattle trade is included on pages 11-12. In addition, A biography of Sid Kidman, Australia's "cattle king" is included between pages 36-37. .2)This handbook is a collection of The School Paper for grades V and VI, by the Victorian Education Department for 1965. It's contents are including by not limited to poetry and short stories submitted to the paper from a variety of authors, such as "Pit-Pony" by S.A. Bainbridge, information regarding the events of the time such as the Fig Harvest at El-Flaye, and sheet music for various songs, such as "Old John Braddleum". The short story "The ANZACS at Gallipoli" includes a photograph of James Simpson Kirkpatrick with his donkey, bearing a wounded soldier (Page 33). A piece titled "A good-bye and a welcome" on pages 50-51 details the farewell to Alex McDonell, the director of Education for Victoria from 1960 to 1965, and the welcoming of Frederick H. Brooks as the new Director of Education in Victoria. A supplement is included in regards to "Scholarships and Allowances available for further education" for July 1965. A biography of Rudyard Kipling is on pages 103-105. A monthly series titled "The Seed from which they grew" detailed the history of some of Victoria's historical institutions: Victoria's Government House, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Victorian Railways, School Broadcasts, (Victorian) Public Libraries, The Forests Commission of Victoria, The Correspondence School, The Royal Mint, Her Majesty's Mail, Victoria Police, and Fire brigades. .3)This handbook is a collection of The School Paper for grades V and VI, by the Victorian Education Department for 1966. It's contents are including by not limited to poetry and short stories submitted to the paper from a variety of authors such as "The Emu" by Joan Wise, information regarding the events of the time such as Australian Literature Week, and sheet music for various songs, such as "Potatoes"'. "The Nation Builders" was a monthy series serialised in the paper about explorers who helped to found Australia, such as Matthew Flinders, Baron Sir Ferdinand Von Mueller, Patrick ("Paddy") Hannan, Charles Yelverton O'Connor, John Ridley, Thomas Sutcliffe Mort, Sir Sidney Kidman, Hugh Victor McKay,Robert Hoddle, and Charles Kingsford Smith. A supplement is included in regards to "Scholarships and Allowances available for further education" for July 1966..1) , "Grade 5 Classroom Copy" and "1964" recto. Pages 17, 32, 81, 97,113, 129 features the text "A.J. Mathieson".Page 49 has the text "Grades 5/6 Staff Copy A.J. Mathieson". Page 17 has tick marks on lower right hand corner. Registration number written on verso bounding as "11735.1" in pencil. .2)"Grade 5 Classroom Copy" and "1965" recto.Registration number written on verso bounding as "11735.2" in pencil. .3)"Classroom Copy", "1966", "5" and a black curved line in the middle of the page recto. Page 1 has "A.J. Mathieson" on the top right hand side in red marker. In the middle of Page 35, there is some text underlined, and the comment "Quote Governor King" in green ink.Registration number written on verso bounding as "11735.3" in pencil.1964, handbook, alex ball, victorian education department, school paper, grade v and vi, hymns, poetry, songs, short story, charles kingsford smith, 1965, 1966, matthew flinders, baron sir ferdinand von mueller, patrick hannan, paddy hannan, charles yelverton o'connor, john ridley, thomas sutcliffe mort, sir sidney kidman, hugh victor mckay, robert hoddle, james simpson kirkpatrick, alex mcdonell, frederick h. brooks, rudyard kipling, victorian government house,, royal botanic gardens, victorian railways, school broadcasts,, victorian public libraries, forests commission of victoria, correspondence school, royal mint, her majesty's mail, victoria police, fire brigades, port melbourne, sid kidman, cattle king, cattle trade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''MELBOURNE'S GARDENS''
... Melbourne's Gardens edited by Crosbie Morrison, M Sc. Commemorates the centenary of the Botanical Gardens founded in 1846 at the initiation of Charles Joseph Latrobe, Supt of the Port Philip Settlement. ...BOTANICAL GARDENS CROSBIE MORRISON FLORA Crosbie Morrison Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 158 page hardcover book about Melbourne's Gardens edited by Crosbie Morrison, M Sc. Commemorates the centenary of the Botanical Gardens founded in 1846 at the initiation of Charles Joseph Latrobe, Supt of the Port Philip Settlement. ...Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 158 page hardcover book about Melbourne's Gardens edited by Crosbie Morrison, M Sc. Commemorates the centenary of the Botanical Gardens founded in 1846 at the initiation of Charles Joseph Latrobe, Supt of the Port Philip Settlement. Illustrated with many B & W photographs. Published in 1946 by the Melbourne University Press for the Maud Gibson Trust. Printed by A.E Keating & Co., Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''2178 MOR'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on the title page ''To my friend and colleague Alec Chisholm with the warm regards of Crosbie Morrison March 28, 1947.''Crosbie Morrisonbooks, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, botanical gardens, crosbie morrison, flora -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of J Kitchen and Sons site, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, early 1930s, 1930s
... Large Black and White aerial photograph on brown cardboard showing Kitchen and Sons buildings including the 1925 Administrative Building No 34 on Ingles st.Photograph taken looking North Easterly with Swanston and Barret Pty concrete works; Port Melbourne Football ground in foreground; Yarra River in top left hand corner; showing South Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens in the distance. ...Industry - Manufacturing Built Environment - Industrial J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd Large Black and White aerial photograph on brown cardboard showing Kitchen and Sons buildings including the 1925 Administrative Building No 34 on Ingles st.Photograph taken looking North Easterly with Swanston and Barret Pty concrete works; Port Melbourne Football ground in foreground; Yarra River in top left hand corner; showing South Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens in the distance. ...Large Black and White aerial photograph on brown cardboard showing Kitchen and Sons buildings including the 1925 Administrative Building No 34 on Ingles st.Photograph taken looking North Easterly with Swanston and Barret Pty concrete works; Port Melbourne Football ground in foreground; Yarra River in top left hand corner; showing South Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens in the distance. Taken in the early 1930sindustry - manufacturing, built environment - industrial, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - Two articles of civic events in Warrnambool, Kaye & Son, Warrnambool Printers, mid 20th century
... Warrnambool was founded as a port settlement to service the farming interests in the area, with the first land sales held in Melbourne in July 1847. The leaflet is a programme of the Civic Memorial Service held in the Botanic Gardens in Warrnambool in February1952 on the occasion of the death of King George VI of England. ...Warrnambool was founded as a port settlement to service the farming interests in the area, with the first land sales held in Melbourne in July 1847. The leaflet is a programme of the Civic Memorial Service held in the Botanic Gardens in Warrnambool in February1952 on the occasion of the death of King George VI of England. ...The card relates to the Official Centenary Ball held in the Warrnambool Town Hall in March 1947 to celebrate the city's Centenary in 1947. Warrnambool was founded as a port settlement to service the farming interests in the area, with the first land sales held in Melbourne in July 1847. The leaflet is a programme of the Civic Memorial Service held in the Botanic Gardens in Warrnambool in February1952 on the occasion of the death of King George VI of England. Both items came from memorabilia held by the Bamford family of 8 Monash Avenue Warrnambool and it is presumed that one or more members of that family attended the events.These items are of social significance as mementos of events in Warrnambool in the mid 20th century..1 A white card with black printing and a logo .2 A sheet of white paper folded to make four pages with black printing and a photograph of King George VI of Englandwarrnambool memorabilia, warrnambool centenary, warrnambool centenary 1947, official centenary ball. -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Phillip, St Vincent Gardens annual bedding display 1995, c. 1995
... St Vincent Gardens annual bedding display 1995 Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's [sic] Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria 1996' Produced by the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne Victoria Australia 9209 6209 City of Port Phillip logo...Albert Park St Vincent Gardens Clement Hodgkinson City of Port Phillip Parks Gardens St Vincent Gardens annual bedding display 1995 Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's [sic] Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria 1996' Produced by the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne Victoria Australia 9209 6209 City of Port Phillip logo Colour postcard (3 identical photos on each) St Vincent Gardens annual bedding display 1995 Ephemera Postcard City of Port Phillip ...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896). St Vincent Gardens is of national significance for its English style. Designed by Clement Hodgkinson in 1868 the garden reflects the Georgian era. Image description: Tree plantings are arranged in symmetrical patterns with themed plantings throughout the gardens timescale, four of which are registered with the National Trust. Message to residents on two of the postcards reads: "Dear Resident. NATURE STRIPS MOWING: The nature strips are a vital part of the streetscapes and the assistance you provide by maintaining the grassed nature strip is appreciated. The Parks team has mown your nature strip today as it was becoming quite long, however, Council encourages residents to mow their nature strip as it has limited resources. Pensioners or others unable to mow the nature strip are encouraged to advise the Parks team. Council also operates a 'Free lawn mower borrowing service' from the Albert Park Nursery, at 42 Mills Street, Albert Park. Lawn mowers are available daily 9.00am to 4.00pm except Christmas Day, Good Friday, and Anzac Day. For further information contact Parks on 9209 6672."Colour postcard (3 identical photos on each)St Vincent Gardens annual bedding display 1995 Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's [sic] Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria 1996' Produced by the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne Victoria Australia 9209 6209 City of Port Phillip logoalbert park, st vincent gardens, clement hodgkinson, city of port phillip, parks, gardens -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Phillip, St Kilda Botanical Gardens 1995, c. 1995
... City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne 'Flora of Victoria' 1996. ...St Kilda Botanical Gardens [Image title] Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's [sic] Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria 1996' Produced by the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne Victoria Australia 9209 6209 City of Port Phillip...St Kilda Botanical Gardens Alister Clark Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden St Kilda St Kilda Botanical Gardens [Image title] Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's [sic] Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria 1996' Produced by the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne Victoria Australia 9209 6209 City of Port Phillip Colour postcards, unused St Kilda Botanical Gardens 1995 Ephemera Postcard City of Port Phillip ...City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne 'Flora of Victoria' 1996. The St Kilda Botanical Gardens gardens were formally established in 1859 when a boundary fence was erected and were opened in 1861. Exotic forest trees were planted during the 1870s and Australian species were included in 1932. In 1950, the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden was created and in 1985 it was rebuilt to a sunken garden. It is the largest garden in Australia to pay tribute to this famous rosarian.Colour postcards, unusedSt Kilda Botanical Gardens [Image title] Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's [sic] Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria 1996' Produced by the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne Victoria Australia 9209 6209 City of Port Phillipst kilda botanical gardens, alister clark, alister clark memorial rose garden, st kilda -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, City of St Kilda Centenary 1990 - images collection #3, 2/12/1990
... 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....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. ...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 -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, City of St Kilda Centenary 1990 - images collection #2, 02/12/1990
... Botanical Gardens was opened that day by the Mayor, Cr. Melanie Eagle. 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....Botanical Gardens was opened that day by the Mayor, Cr. Melanie Eagle. 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. ...St Kilda was declared a city on 2/12/1890 by the Governor of Victoria The Right Hon. John Adrian Louis Hope, the Earl of Hopetoun, GCMG (28/11/1889 - 12/07/1895). This event was commemorated 100 years later, on 2/12/1990, by the unveiling of a plaque by the current Governor Dr J. Davis McCaughey AC (18/02/1986 - 22/04/1992). Also in commemoration of the centenary, a conservatory in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens was opened that day by the Mayor, Cr. Melanie Eagle. 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 town hall, governor davis mccaughey, st kilda city centenary, 1990, john callanan, j davis mccaughey, melanie eagle -
St Kilda Historical SocietyArtwork, other - Poster, Amanda Narille, City of St Kilda Centenary Festival, 1990
... 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....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. ...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.Laminated poster mounted on board depicting images of dancers, the St Kilda Botanical Gardens and the St Kilda crest and logoCity of St Kilda Centenary Festival St Kilda Botanical Gardens and St Kilda Town Hall December 2 1990 Stamped on back: Paramount Posters Mounting and Picture Framing Service (03) 531 9252 (03) 532 8339 19 Albion Street East St Kilda 3183city of st kilda, st kilda botanical gardens, st kilda garden festival, st kilda botanical gardens conservatory -
St Kilda Historical SocietyArtwork, other - Poster, St Kilda Garden Festival 1987
... 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....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. ...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.Laminated poster mounted on board depicting images of flowersCity of St Kilda Centenary Festival St Kilda Botanical Gardens and St Kilda Town Hall December 2 1990 Sticker on back: Paramount Posters Mounting and Laminating Service (03) 531 9252 (03) 532 8339 19 Albion Street East St Kilda 3183city of st kilda, st kilda botanical gardens, st kilda garden festival, st kilda botanical gardens conservatory -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Philip, St Kilda Botanical Garden view over lake to Conservatory 1995, 1995
... One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896) The postcard was used by the City of Port Phillip to send the following message to residents: "Dear Resident, RE: DUMPING OF GREEN WASTE: the Parks Department has had to remove a considerable amount of dumped Green Waste in your nearby reserve. ...Botanical Garden view over lake to Conservatory 1995. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996...Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996 Colour postcard. ...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896) The postcard was used by the City of Port Phillip to send the following message to residents: "Dear Resident, RE: DUMPING OF GREEN WASTE: the Parks Department has had to remove a considerable amount of dumped Green Waste in your nearby reserve. The dumping of any rubbish, outside of your property other than on the Council collection days is a fineable offence and can be enforced. Clean green garden waste can be left at the Port Phillip Transfer Station at no charge to residents, Corner White and Boundary Street South Melbourne. 7 days a week. Free mulch is available to take away. Should you require green waste collection outside of Councils February / March and July / August collections contact Councils 'Dial-A-Garbo' Service, for further details ph 9209 6533"Colour postcard. Four copies held, three of which have a message to residents from the City of Port Phillip on the reverse side.St Kilda Botanical Garden view over lake to Conservatory 1995. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996st kilda botanical gardens, st kilda botanical gardens conservatory -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Philip, St Kilda Botanical Garden, 1995
... Botanical Garden. Alister Clark Rose Garden 1995. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melboure, 'Flora for Victoria 1996. [City of Port Philip logo]. Produced by the City of Port Phillip melbourne...Botanical Garden. Alister Clark Rose Garden 1995. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melboure, 'Flora for Victoria 1996'. City of St Kilda St Kilda Botanical Gardens Alister Clark St Kilda Botanical Garden. Alister Clark Rose Garden 1995. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melboure, 'Flora for Victoria 1996. [City of Port Philip logo]. Produced by the City of Port Phillip melbourne ...St Kilda Botanical Garden. Alister Clark Rose Garden 1995. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melboure, 'Flora for Victoria 1996'. Colour postcard. St Kilda Botanical Garden. Alister Clark Rose Garden 1995. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melboure, 'Flora for Victoria 1996. [City of Port Philip logo]. Produced by the City of Port Phillip melbourne Victoria Australia 92096209. city of st kilda, st kilda botanical gardens, alister clark -
St Kilda Historical SocietySt Kilda Botanical Gardens postcard, City of Port Philip, St Kilda Botanical Garden
... Botanical Garden. Bedding display of ornamental vegetables 1994. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melboure, 'Flora for Victoria 1996'. [Port Philip Logo]. Produced by the City of Port Phillip Melbourne...Botanical Garden St Kilda Botanical Gardens St Kilda Botanical Garden. Bedding display of ornamental vegetables 1994. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melboure, 'Flora for Victoria 1996'. [Port Philip Logo]. Produced by the City of Port Phillip Melbourne ...Postcard of St Kilda Botanical GardenColour postcard of bedding display at St Kilda Botanical Garden. St Kilda Botanical Garden. Bedding display of ornamental vegetables 1994. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melboure, 'Flora for Victoria 1996'. [Port Philip Logo]. Produced by the City of Port Phillip Melbourne Victoria Australia 9209 6209. st kilda botanical gardens -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Phillip, St Vincent Gardens and aerial view of Sth Melbourne circa 1900, 1900
... Gardens and aerial view of South Melbourne circa 1900. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996....One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896) South Melbourne St Vincent Gardens St Vincent Gardens and aerial view of South Melbourne circa 1900. Historic gardens in the City of Port ...Foreground showing St Vincent Gardens. One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896)Postcard black and white aerial view of South Melbourne (2 copies). St Vincent Gardens and aerial view of South Melbourne circa 1900. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996.south melbourne, st vincent gardens -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Phillip, St Kilda Botanical Gardens circa 1950, c. 1950
... Botanical Garden circa 1950. Port Phillip City Collection. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, Flora for Victoria. ...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896). St Kilda Botanical Gardens St Kilda Botanical Garden circa 1950. Port ...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896). black and white postcard (2 copies)St Kilda Botanical Garden circa 1950. Port Phillip City Collection. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, Flora for Victoria. st kilda botanical gardens -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Philip, St Kilda Botanical Garden palm avenue at Blessington Street entrance circa 1950 and 1995, c. 1950 and c. 1995
... Botanical Garden. Palm Avenue at Blessington Street entrance circa. 1950 and 1995. Port Phillip City Collection. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, Flora for Victoria 1996. ...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896). St Kilda Botanical Gardens St Kilda Botanical Garden. Palm Avenue at Blessington Street entrance circa. 1950 and 1995. Port ...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896). colour and black and white postcard (2 post cards - identical)St Kilda Botanical Garden. Palm Avenue at Blessington Street entrance circa. 1950 and 1995. Port Phillip City Collection. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, Flora for Victoria 1996. st kilda botanical gardens -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, St Vincent Gardens, Sth Melbourne c1915, c. 1915
... Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. ...Gardens South Melbourne c. 1915. Historic Gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series, 1996. Showing three children St Vincent Gardens. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. ...St Vincent Gardens South Melbourne c. 1915. Historic Gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series, 1996. Showing three childrenblack and white postcardSt Vincent Gardens. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Flora for Victoria 1996. -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Phillip, The Slopes St Kilda circa 1920, c. 1920
... Port Phillip City Collection. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. ...Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. ...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896). black and white postcardThe Slopes, St Kilda c. 1920 Port Phillip City Collection. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. Flora for Victoria 1996.esplanade, st kilda, st kilda foreshore -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Postcard, City of Port Phillip, St Kilda Botanical Garden lily pond circa 1910, c. 1910
... Botanical Garden. Lily pond circa 1910 Port Phillip City Collection. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896). St Kilda Botanical Gardens On back: St Kilda Botanical Garden. Lily pond circa 1910 Port ...One of a series of postcards celebrating the launch of 'Flora for Victoria 1996', a project to celebrate the Royal Botanic Gardens of Melbourne`s 150th anniversary and the centenary of the death of its first director Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 -1896). black and white postcard (2 copies)On back: St Kilda Botanical Garden. Lily pond circa 1910 Port Phillip City Collection. Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996st kilda botanical gardens -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda, c1930, c. 1930-1931
... Historical gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne...On back: Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996 ...Historical gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne St Kilda Botanical Gardens On back: Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996 black and white postcard O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda, c1930 Photograph City of Port Phillip ...Historical gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourneblack and white postcardOn back: Historic gardens in the City of Port Phillip Postcard series celebrating the launch of the Royal Botanic Garden's Melbourne, 'Flora for Victoria' 1996 st kilda botanical gardens -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, David Boyle, 1820 -1900
... Port Phillip in 1841. In 1874 at Box Hill he exhibited a collection of 300 pencil drawings of fruits and helped with ferns etc for the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. ...Port Phillip in 1841. In 1874 at Box Hill he exhibited a collection of 300 pencil drawings of fruits and helped with ferns etc for the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. ...Port Phillip in 1841. In 1874 at Box Hill he exhibited a collection of 300 pencil drawings of fruits and helped with ferns etc for the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. ...A biography of David Boyle, horticulturist.A biography of David Boyle, horticulturist who arrived at Port Phillip in 1841. In 1874 at Box Hill he exhibited a collection of 300 pencil drawings of fruits and helped with ferns etc for the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. Included is his family tree.A biography of David Boyle, horticulturist. boyle, david, flora, ferns -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph, Entrance to Gardens, Port Fairy
... gardens Port Fairy. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne...gardens Port Fairy. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne ...Entrance to gardens Port Fairy. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. PhotographEntrance to Gardens Port Fairybotanical gardens, gate, path, dunes -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPostcard, Botanical Gardens, c.1930
... Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne...Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne ...circa 1930. The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Black and white Photograph of the botanical gardensIn The Gardens Port Fairybotanical, gardens, 1930, path, trees, hedge, griffith street -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPhotograph
... Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne...Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne ...The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Bless keep and white photograph of a circular flower gardengarden, flowers, paths, trees
