The sculptor of the Shakespeare sculpture was Andor Meszaros of Kew, Melbourne. The unveiling was undertaken by Mayor Arthur W. Nicholson. The statue was presented by L.F. North, general Manager of the Fidelity Trustee Company Limited, representing the late H.P. Stevens as one of the benefactors whose generosity enabled the Statue to be erected. The "portrait statue" shows how people saw Shakespeare as he wanted to be seen; as author-actor bowing to the applause. His position implies modesty, the knowledge of his own worth; majesty. his movement is at once humble and royal. The statue was positioned so people approaching or leaving Ballarat Civic Hall will see the statue full face, and the bowing attitude enables them to continue to study the face even from a few feet distant. The base in in the form of an Elizabethan stage, and is designed so that its sides correspond to the existing angles of its position. The proposal to erect a Statue of Shakespeare in Ballarat stemmed from a movement in 1889, when a committee was formed and a meeting held to inaugurate the proposal. At the initial meeting 258 pounds was contributed to the fund, which was later built on by further donations. In 1935 the fund stood at 945 pounds. In 1939 a bequest of 100 pounds was received from the estate of the late Frank Gale. In October 1952, the Fidelity trustee Company Limited notified of an extract of the will of Harry Person Stevens, in which be bequeathed the sum of 2,000 pounds to the fund for the erection of a Statue of William Shakespeare. In 1957 it was felt the fund had accumulated to an amount sufficient to carry out the intentions of the fund. at that stage the money in hand was approximately 4,000 pounds.A small committee was appointed to further the proposal. In May 1959 a panel of adjudicators met to determine the winner of a limited competition amongst sculptors. The committee comprised Cr G.L. Scott, Cr K.C. Webb, Cr W.E. Roff, J.H. Heinz representing the Fidelity Trustee Company Limited, and R.P. Evans of the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery. Norma Redpath, the nominee of the Victorian Sculptors' Society was present in the capacity of an adviser. Four page leaflet printed for the City of Ballarat Ceremony of handing over, accepting and unveiling the Shakespeare State at the Ballarat Civic Hall. The Shakespeare sculpture is cast in bronze and sits on a Stawell stone base. stevens, fidelity trustee company, gale, ballarat civic hall, shakespeare, north, nicholson, stawell stone, andor meszaros, sculpture

Stawell Hospital Foundation Stonestawell hospital

Stawell Hospital Foundation Stonestawell hospital

From Cragg family. View in Grampians of stone piers of Stawell water supply flume. Stawell water supply Flue 1920's

Kaolin Mining (a fine white clay used for crockery) Stone Street Stawell 1914Group of men and women inspecting horse driven puddling machine.stawell

Kaolin Mining (a fine white clay used for crockery) Stone Street Stawell 1914Group of men and women inspecting horse driven puddling machine.stawell

Lodestone Service Station Cnr Seaby & Longfield Sts. Stone Cob & Co Stables in Seaby Street clearly seen in background of photo.stawell

'Whitehall' Cenotaph in Charing Cross. It was the idea of Colonel Sir George Lansell who approached Lady Emily Lutyens - trustee in the estate of her late husband, Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed the Whitehall Cenotaph - requesting permission to erect a monument on similar lines in Bendigo, and outlining the reasons. Permission was readily granted. It was a replica constructed in Stawell stone and is the only replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph to be erected in any part of the world. It was unveiled by the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Sir Edmund Herring, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., K.St.J., D.S.O., E.D., M.A., D.C.L. Oxon., Q.C. on Sunday June 2.memorials, cenotaph, world war monument, r.s.l. bendigo collection - bendigo's 'whitehall' cenotaph, colonel sir george lansell, hon sir john lienhop, lady emily lutyens, sir edwin lutyens, whitehall cenotaph, charing cross, sir edmund herring

Buff coloured document titled ' A New Link is Forged' : document outlines the history of the inception of a Bendigo Cenotaph, 'built to perpetuate the memory of Australian servicemen ,,,, and to cement 'the ties of Empire'. Sir George Lansell, World War 1 veteran and President of the RSL, conceived of the idea of erecting the Cenotaph. Written in italics on document: "In Bendigo's Charing Cross, a wide expanse in the heart of the city, this monument now stands completed. Constructed in Stawell stone, it is a faithfuly, impressive reproduction to scale of the magnificent London memorial; unique, in that it is the only replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph to be erected in any part of the world' Sir Edmund Herring unveiled the Cenotaph on Sunday, June 2 ( no year given)bendigo, buildings, cenotaph, george lansell, edmund herring, cenotaph, whitehall, charing cross bendigo, world wars 1 and 2.

Crowd Scene Stawell Hospital Laying Foundation Stonestawell hospital

Stawell Hospital Laying Foundation Stone September 3rd 1933stawell hospital

Colour Photo of Masonic Temple Skene Street Stawell Foundation Stone c 1926 Euroka Morning Star Lodge No.44.V.C. This stone was laid by Wor. Bro. C.F. Greenwood. P.C.D.C. on the 8th Day of may 1926. S.K. Mitchell. W. M. (Worshipful Master)Coloured photo of a foundation stone on a brick wall.Euroka Morning Star Lodge No.44.V.C. This stone was laid by Wor. Bro. C.F. Greenwood. P.C.D.C. on the 8th Day of may 1926. S.K. Mitchell. W. M.stawell

Stawell Hospital Relaying Foundation Stone from the old hospital at the new hospital. 1933stawell hospital

128-page illustrated soft cover book entitled 'Discover Victoria's Goldfield Heritage. Includes Ballarat, Bendigo, Castlemaine and Stawell Written by Douglas Stone and Greg Dunnett First published 1993 by See Australia Guides Pty Ltd Printed and bound by Toppan, Hong Kong Includes route maps, city and town maps, town walks, scenic drives and bike rides.Handwritten in pen PETER RYALL on title page.goldfields, bendigo, ballarat, castlemaine, see australia guides

Shire Hall 4 Colour photos. Three photos (84.10a, b, c,) showing the brick veneer addition to the Stawell Shire Hall. One photo (84.10) of the plaque bearing the councillors names. These photos were taken in 2013 and each photo shows a different view of the brick veneer addition. One view is the front of the brick addition and other 2 are of the rear view of the 1962 addition.Four colour Photographs. Three of the brick additions to the Stawell Shire Hall in 1960-1962. One photograph of the plaque bearing the councillors names.Shire of Stawell. This stone was unveiled on 8th August 1962 by Ex. Cr. C. S. Reading When this new wing was opened by the Hon. M.V. Porter M.L.A. Minster for Local Government. Councillors WEST - E. W. Giles J.P. Pres., R. McD. Perry., L. J. Campbell., EAST - G. W. N. Cox., A. G. Holden., I.F. Kilpatrick., NORTH EAST - A. E. Duxson J.P., W.B. Cameron., A.H. Ellen., NORTH - C.J. Hutchings., A. J. H. Gray., J. R. Williams J.P., Shire secretary V. C. Neilson F.I.M.A. Shire Engineer N. H. Cottman B.C.E. C.E. A.M.I.E (Aust) Originally Built 1866. Extended 1873. Remodelled 1960-62 Builders 1960-62 W.R. Willcock and J.W. Kennedy.stawell

This stone axe was given to George Nelson as a prize for winning the Stawell gift.This stone axe has a cutting edge smoothed to a sharp arc and the body of the stone has concave depressions formed by stricking during the shaping process.stone axe

Dendrites are deposits of black minerals, typically manganese oxides that precipitated from water seeping through fractures in fine-grain rocks like a sandstone or limestone. Dendrites are much less regular than plant fossils and lacks vein structures. The manganese cryztallizes through the process called 'supercooling'. Some samples of dendrites occur in volcanic rocks in the Lilydale district, east of Melbourne. Sandstones are made of tiny sand grains that may have been deposited in the sea and later formed together. Most sandstones are made of quartz which are chemically-resistant minerals. This particular specimen was donated by Alfred Selwyn in 1868 as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria. It is connected to the original 1875 catalogue on Geological Specimen with number 189 'Quartz Crystals_Quartz Crystals (two are polished)'Dendrites on sandstones This specimen is an important contribution to the geological history of Victoria, as well as its links to the 1868 Geological Survey of Victoria. This specimen is part of larger collection of significant geological specimens in the Burke Museum that was collected from around the world between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collection as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria 1852-1974. The Geological Survey of Victoria was an organisation founded in response to the Victorian gold rush to explore the geological and mineral resources and to record a detailed map of the state. It was headed by British geologist, Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn (1824-1902), who was responsible for issuing over 60 geological maps during his 17 years as director. These maps were all hand-drawn and coloured and became the benchmark for accuracy for geological mapping. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study. A hand-sized slice of light brown sandstone with dendrites formed from crystallized manganese oxide.Existing label: Not sure what / 'Slica dondrites' / means. / Sample is sandstone and original label / identifies it as from / the Grampians near Stawell. / C. Willman / 15/4/21 Other label: [illegible] / stone [ illegible] / from Grampians Stawell / 1894 /geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, dendrites, sandstones, quartz, lilydale district, geological survey of victoria, grampians, victoria rocks, minerals, rocks, manganese oxides, alfred selwyn

Colour photo pre 1983 of Powder Magazine, Church Street Stawell when roads were made either side and car parking created. Colour photo taken by Geoff Oates.Two photographs one black and white the other older coloured photo of the same brick building. The building a semi circular roof cement capped, timber door, metal hinges, stone steps.stawell mining

B/W Photo of Powder Magazine Church Street Stawell. Built 1870's at rear of shop belonging to Wright Pawsey Mitchell Hardware. The building stored explosives mainly used in mining.Two black and white photographs of a brick building. Semi circular roof with cement capped timber door, metal hinge, stone steps. Smaller photo taken 199.stawell mining

St. Patrick’s Church sanctuary under construction with priest Dean Walsh and two boys standing near workman's barrow and pile of sand. The previous sanctuary was built of wood.Black and white photograph of a stone church building. A priest and two boys standing along the construction site. stawell religion

The Sunbury War Memorial is situated on a triangular section of land which was once at the intersection of Barkly and Stawell Streets. The precinct is also the site of the Rupertswood Gun and the Starkey Fountain. All are important historical exhibits related to Sunbury's history.A black and white photograph of a front view of the Sunbury War Memorial. The memorial has been placed on 3 steps at the base with a metal tablet set in a stone surround. There is a decorative metal pole at the top of the memorial. St. Mary's Church is in the background.war memorials, village green, st. mary's church, george evans collection

The move to build the Mechanics Institute was started in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke in 1885. The Shire of Bulla took it over in 1922 to be remodelled as the Soldier's Memorial Hall.A black and white photograph of the Sunbury Mechanics Institute in Stawell Street, Sunbury. The building complete with portico sits behind a picket fence with pine trees at the front and side.memorial hall, clarke, janet (lady), william (sir), mechanics institute, shire of bulla, stawell street, sunbury, soldier's memorial hall, foundation stones, george evans collection

These are the original wrought iron gates which served as the entrance to St. Andrews Uniting Church, formerly St.Andrews Presbyterian Church. They were erected there in 1922 and were made at H.V.McKay's Sunshine Harvester foundry, at Sunshine. H.V McKay was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Sunbury. Originally the gates opened onto Stawell Street, which ran at an angle between O'Shanassy and Barkly Streets. Apart from a small area leading to the Memorial Hall the rest of Stawell Street has been incorporated in the Village Green in Sunbury.The gates were restored and erected on their original site in 2000. A scanned coloured photograph of white painted wrought iron double gates with two smaller gates on either side and supported by stone pillars. A church building is just beyond a grassed area.st. andrews church, st. andrew's uniting church, wrought iron gates

"Break O' Day". at Joel Joel - built by Cecil Hall, grandson of John Blades Hall Snr. with original bricks from old Joel Joel Hotel - Late run by son John, then his other son Ken (Gowan) & wife Val - was sold to Alister Cox. burnt down in 2008.Colour Photograph. Red tiled roof stone and Brick salvaged from hotel. Brick and metal fence.

Stone Memorial showing two miners slucing gold . a sheep on the left and a cow on the right side.On Front: Erected in memory of the Early Pioneers of Deep Lead By a Grateful public of 1986deep lead school, education

Stawell Golf/Bowls memorial Fountain dedicated Stawell Golf Club In Memory Of Don Bell Life Member Passed Away 1-9-1995Rough stone drinking fountain on Golf course.stawell