Nikola Tesla once said “Let the future tell the truth and evaluate each one according to his work and accomplishments” In his lifetime Henry Sutton not only helped shape Ballarat’s history but also that of Australia and the world. Very few people have crossed as many scientific fields as Henry Sutton. His life’s work spanned all avenues of science and engineering and he stands alone in history as one of Australia’s first true men of science and innovation. Based on previously unavailable personal papers as well as articles and letters published in journals worldwide, this book captures the personal triumphs and tragedies of this remarkable Australian. By age 26 Henry Sutton had won world acclaim and graced the world stage among the giants of the scientific world. Henry Sutton stood as an equal alongside such men as Alexander Graham Bell, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. Although applauded around the world in his day for his remarkable achievements, Henry Sutton went largely unnoticed in Australia by his peers and the public. It is not until you begin to document, in one place, his enormous body of work that you start to gain the true picture and depth of his remarkable achievements. It is a national travesty that these achievements have slipped largely unrecognised between the pages of Australian scientific history for over a century. Henry Sutton’s inventions and contribution to science has been a part of the evolution of many inventions, including the light globe, telephone, battery, television and wireless technology all of which are now part of our everyday lives. Henry Sutton’s contribution to Australian and world innovation has been methodically researched and documented in this book and is the first fully documented account of this forgotten and unrecognised extraordinary Australian.Hardcovered book of 397 pages. The cover features a black and white image of Henry Sutton. Gift of Lorayne Branch (author)lorayne branch, henry sutton, ballarat school of mines, former sutton's music store, innovation, inventions, scientist, microscopy, cycle agency, automobile club of victoria, wireless telegraphy, anne tattie, anne sutton, sutton autocar, photography

photocopy Dr Karl Compton leading U.S. scientist visits Sanctuary.1940s

Advertisement for job in CSIRO, Qld.csiro, pasture evaluation, tropical pastures

Black and white photograph of male scientist (Kahanine) working on graphic design.On front of image in ink: “31” On back of image in pencil: “No. 31 Kahanine’ On back of image in ink: “31”

Black and white photograph of two scientists at work (A.C. Goodwin and Peter Law).On front of image in ink: “9” On back of image in pencil: “No. 9 A.C. Goodwin Peter Law” (L to R) On back of image in ink: “9”

Black and white photograph of two scientists (J.B. Willis and P.G. Law) at work on microscopeOn front of image in ink: “31A” On back of image in pencil: “31A J.B. Willis, P.G. Law ” (L to R) On back of image in ink: “31A”

First day cover showing stamps of famous Australians including Thomas Laby, Scientist.Printed: “ Australia postcover Famous Australians Stamps and Cover Design Bruce Weatherhead”. Postmarked: “Philatelic Sales Centre Melbourne 3000 First day of issue - 10 November 1976”

An expedition of scientists to the Aboriginal Reserves of Arnhem Land and to islands north of Darwin to gain knowledge and understanding of the Australian Aboriginal people of those regions, illustrated.aboriginals

An outline of the life of Alfred William Howitt explorer scientist public servant produced to complement the 'Howitt and Gippsland'exhibition at Sale Regional Arts Centre in December 1980.bibliography, explorers

Descriptions of the new building to be erected and a history of the Burnley Gardens and College.(1) Article in "The Herald" May 9, 1928 "Quarters for Scientists-Building in Burnley Gardens." (2) Article in "Richmond Guardian" 10.11.1928 "The Swan Street Improvements." plant research laboratory, the herald, burnley gardens, plant science laboratory, insectorium

A description of James Cook's three voyages to the uncharted southern hemisphere in the Endeavour. Well illustrated and indexed. Contains personal details of Captain James Cook and some of the scientists and naturalists on the voyages, Joseph Banks, Fraexplorers, cartography, natural history

William Blandowski was an explorer, natural scientist and artist who led a Victorian government expedition to the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers from 1856 to 1857. This is the first publication in English of his nineteenth century illustrated encyclopaedia of Aboriginal life.b&w illustrations, mapswilliam blandowski, pictorial works