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Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Report, Turning the Sod at Mount Helen Campus, 1967, 10/1967
... Turning the Sod at Mount Helen Campus, 1967...turning the sod... for the ceremony of "Turning the First Sod" at Mt Helen Campus... to the turning of the sod for the Mount Helen campus, and a one page ...The first sod at Mt Helen Campus was turned in 1967, and the campus opened to students in 1970..1) One page of information relating to the turning of the sod for the Mount Helen campus, and a one page diagram of the seating and car parking arrangements. .2) Suggestions for the ceremony of "Turning the First Sod" at Mt Helen Campus by the Governor Generalballarat institute of advanced education, university establishment, e.j. barker, jack barker, turning the sod, mt helen campus, phil law, a.e. stohr, m.g. beanland, e.j. tippett, j. goodall, j.v. robertson, murray bryne, w.f. stephen, m.b john, winsome barker -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photo, Noel L. Harvey & Son, Turning of the Sod at Mount Helen, 1967, 19/10/1967
... Turning of the Sod at Mount Helen, 1967...turning the sod... of Advanced Education. The turning of the sod for the first buildings...A set of black and white photographs of the turning... of Advanced Education. The turning of the sod for the first buildings ...The Mount Helen site was selected for the tertiary division of the Ballarat School of Mines, known as the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. The turning of the sod for the first buildings took place on 19 October 1967 By Lord Casey.A set of black and white photographs of the turning of the sod ceremony at Mount Helen. mount helen, ballarat institute of advanced education, ballarat school of mines, john, casey, trudinger, barker, turning the sod, mt helen campus opening, lord casey -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - correspondence, Correspondence Cencerning the Turning of the Sod at Mount Helen Campus, 1967, 1967
... Correspondence Cencerning the Turning of the Sod at Mount...Turning the sod... M.L.A.concerning the turning of the sod at Mount Helen Campus.... the turning of the sod at Mount Helen Campus. Correspondence ...Correspondence from E.J. Barker from Willia Stephen M.L.A.concerning the turning of the sod at Mount Helen Campus.turning the sod, mount helen campus, e.j. barker, william stephen m.l.a. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, Turning of the Sod and Official Opening of the Mount Helen Campus, 10/1967 and 10/1970
... Turning of the Sod and Official Opening of the Mount Helen...turning the sod....1) Invitation of teh turning of the 1st sod... BIAE turning the sod Mount helen campus bill durant heather ....1) Invitation of teh turning of the 1st sod in the development of the new Mount Helen Campus - made out to staffmembers Heather and Bill Durant. .2) Programme of the official opening of Mount Helen Campus (Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education). ballarat school of mines, ballarat insitute of advanced education, biae, turning the sod, mount helen campus, bill durant, heather durant -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Turning the Sod at Mount Helen Campus, 1967, 1967
... Turning the Sod at Mount Helen Campus, 1967...Black and white photograph of the turning of the sod... of the turning of the sod at Mount Helen Campus. Turning the Sod at Mount ...Black and white photograph of the turning of the sod at Mount Helen Campus. mount helen campus, tunring the sod, geoff biddington, bill llewellyn, alan webb, len betts, alf mckenzie, bill mcdonald, doug wright, morrell aston, zig plavina, lia plavina, verna barry, arthur burrow, alan howard, rex holyoake, p.j. smith, ann tippett, geoff barrell, hugh allnut, ken flecknoe, june thursfield, lee shannon, harvey hooper, irene hooper, geoff fairhill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Invitation, Invitation to Students to the Opening to the Turning of the Sod for Mount Helen Campus, 1967
... Invitation to Students to the Opening to the Turning of the...Turning of Sod...Invitation to Students to the Opening to the Turning... Helen Campus Turning of Sod Invitation to Students ...Invitation to Students to the Opening to the Turning of the Sod for Mount Helen Campusmount helen campus, turning of sod -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Speech, E.J. Barker's Speech on the Occasion of the Turning of the Sod at Mt Helen Campus, 1967
... E.J. Barker's Speech on the Occasion of the Turning of the...turning of sod...Jack Barker's Speech on the Occasion of the Turning... of Advanced Education mount helen campus turning of sod speech E.J ...E.J. (Jack) Barker was the Director of the Ballarat Institute of Advanced EducationJack Barker's Speech on the Occasion of the Turning of the Sod at Mt Helen Campus.mount helen campus, turning of sod, speech, e.j. barker -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Turning the sod for the redevelopment of Kelaston, April 1, 1998
... Turning the sod for the redevelopment of Kelaston...7 x colour photographs of the first sod turning... turing the sod. 7 x colour photographs of the first sod turning ...Rex Hollioake, Appeal Chairman, turns the sod for the redevelopment of Kelaston, whilst long-term resident Mary Tiernan and her family look on. A workman pulls down a fence post bordering the site for the redevelopment.7 x colour photographs of the first sod turningMary Tiernan - resident with daughter + 2 granddaughters Sara (6) and Olivia (4) Rex Hollioake - Appeal Chairman turing the sod.association for the blind, rex hollioake, mary tiernan, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Introduction of Dignataries at the Mount Helen Campus Turning of the Sod, 19/10/1967
... Turning of the Sod... Helen Campus turning of the sod... at the Mount Helen Campus turning of the sod Introduction ...Photograph of an informal group of dignataries at the Mount Helen Campus turning of the sode.j. barker, m.b. john, morgan b. john, winsome barker, lord casey, governor of victoria, a.e. stohr, e.j. tippett, anne tippett, mount helen campus -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Turning of the Sod on Mount Helen Campus, 31/10/1970
... Turning of the Sod on Mount Helen Campus...Turning of the Sod on Stage 1 Buildings on Mount Helen.... barker jack barker nigel bowen Kaye Barry Turning of the Sod ...Turning of the Sod on Stage 1 Buildings on Mount Helen Campus by The Hon. Nigel Bowenmount helen campus, stage one buildings, morgan b. john, m.b. john, e.j. barker, jack barker, nigel bowen, kaye barry -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - colour, Turning the sod at the University of Ballarat Technology Park, 1989, 03/08/1989
... Turning the sod at the University of Ballarat Technology...); Stephen Elder M.L.A.; John Mildren M.H.R. Turning the sod ...University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. A number of people watch David White, Minister for Industry, Technology and Resources turn the first sod of Ballarat's Technology Park. Left to right: David White; John Sharpham (Director, Ballarat University College); John Beaumont (Director, Ballarat Technology Park); Stephen Elder M.L.A.; John Mildren M.H.R.ballarat technology park, southern region data centre, university of ballarat technology park, federation university technology park, david white, john sharpham, john beaumont, stephen elder, john mildren, turn the sod -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Turning of the first sod for the Association for the Blind's Ballarat home, 1954-1956
... Turning of the first sod for the Association for the...Turning of the first sod for the Association... Turning of the first sod for the Association for the Blind's ...Turning of the first sod for the Association for the Blind's Ballarat home for the elderly, later known as Kelaston.1 x black and white photographassociation for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Melbourne Water
Photograph - Turning Of The First Sod, 1908
... Photograph - Turning Of The First Sod...The 19th of May marks the anniversary of the turning... to the history of Melbourne in the turning of the very first sod ...The 19th of May marks the anniversary of the turning of the first sod of the outfall sewer. In 1888, a Royal Commission into Melbourne’s public health led to an ambitious plan to construct a sewerage system of underground pipes, sewers and drains to carry sewage from homes and factories to a sewage treatment farm. The commission also supported the establishment of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), the authority that would build the sewerage system and manage Melbourne’s water supply. This photograph is from The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Water Supply, Sewerage, and etc Photographic Views, 1908This photograph is in excellent condition and provides a detailed insight into Board personnel of the MMBW. It is of historical importance to the history of Melbourne in the turning of the very first sod.Black and white photographphotograph, mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water, historic, turniing of the first sod, book, sewerage, water -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Cermony for turning of the first sod, Eltham War Memorial Infant Welfare Centre Building, 18 Jul. 1950
... Cermony for turning of the first sod, Eltham War Memorial... attending a school in the district) at the ceremony of turning... of turning the first sod for the Eltham War Memorial Infant Welfare ...Major Frank D. Stevens, RSL President and school boy Albert Feldbauer (youngest child of the children of the soldier fathers attending a school in the district) at the ceremony of turning the first sod for the Eltham War Memorial Infant Welfare Centre Building. Major Frank Stevens was later the Scout Commissioner of Heidelberg City Scout Groups from Fairfield railway gates to the intersection of Main Road at Hurstbridge.Eight original prints (21.5 x 18 cm - plus three duplicated) and one 10 x 15 cm colour print reproduction from a negative taken of original printalbert feldbauer, ceremonies, eltham, eltham war memorial building, fred griffiths, cr. fred squire, main road, major frank stevens, memorials, mrs dave lyon, mrs rains, war memorials, eltham infant welfare centre -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph - gelatin silver photograph, Ceremony of Turning the First Sod at Martin Street Subway, 1927
... Ceremony of Turning the First Sod at Martin Street Subway... of Turning the First Sod at Martin Street Subway Photograph gelatin ...gardenvale, train, subway, ceremony, mayor, brighton, martin street, transportation, cr. h.a. abbott -
Merbein District Historical Society
Photograph, Turning the First Sod", unknown
... Turning the First Sod"... Turning the First Sod" Photograph ... -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WC FOULKES
... COUNCELLOR W.C. FOULKES TURNING THE FIRST SOD AT THE FUTURE...BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. W.C. FOULKES TURNING... W.C. FOULKES TURNING THE FIRST SOD AT THE FUTURE CLUNES ...COUNCELLOR W.C. FOULKES TURNING THE FIRST SOD AT THE FUTURE CLUNES SWIMMING POOL.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. W.C. FOULKES TURNING THE SOD AT CLUNES FOOTBALL OVAL IN PREPARATION OF MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOLlocal history, photography, photographs, sport, swimming -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
... Ceremony for turning the first sod for the railway 1887...Sepia Photograph of Ceremony for turning the first sod... Photograph of Ceremony for turning the first sod for the railway 1887 ...Ceremony for turning the first sod for the railway 1887Sepia Photograph of Ceremony for turning the first sod for the railway 1887events, civil, ceremony, railway -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Sewerage Project -- Turning of the First Sod Ceremony 1949
... Stawell Sewerage Project -- Turning of the First Sod... Project -- Turning of the First Sod Ceremony 1949 Photograph ...Men in front of earthmoving machinery. Turn of the First Sod for Stawell Sewerage. 1949.stawell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Letter concerning the visit of the Governor General to Mount Helen Campus, 1967, 12/10/1967
... turning the sod... Helen Campus turning the sod governor general visitors 12/10 ...Letter from Government House concerning the visit of the Governor General to Mount Helen Campus to turn the sod mount helen campus, turning the sod, governor general, visitors, 12/10/1967 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, August 1967 - January 1969
... turning the sod at smb... association formed turning the sod at smb testing gas engine professor ...Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period from 15/08/1967 to 01/06/1968.Book with deep red and white cover back and front, spiral bound. college of advanced education, new concept in education, smb computer costs, tenders for new buildings at mount helen, inter college sports, smb win l f j hillman salver, mr g rance of broken hill co.ltd, u s campus planning expert, staffing advertisements, handling bhp's oil boom, rural university should come here, victorian rural university association formed, turning the sod at smb, testing gas engine, professor emeritus sir kerr grant, more powers for colleges institute, $5000 microscope, tenders for new school, year for quiet progress for city of ballarat, smb prepares for student increase, washing goal, painting fairyland, artists from new zealand, donations for yooralla, lake relay, drought-made art "studio", swimming sports, first stage of smb project, layouts of braking systems, apprenticeship must have a good image, smb building rises steadily, craftsmanship certificate presentations, seven aspects of apprenticeship, local courses for art teachers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Booklet, 'Breaking New Ground: Outlining the Origins of the University of Ballarat' by Jack Barker, 2014
... turning the sod... college victoria ballarat john dawkins turning the sod history ...E.J. Barker was the Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, and the first Director of the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. In one booklet, a letter from 6th February 2014 states that this copy has been forwarded to Ex-Staff Association Members from Verna Barry, secretary of BESA.Booklet outlining the memories of E.J. Barker, the first Director of the Federation University Mt Helen Campus (then Ballarat College of Advanced Education). Two booklets, each 28 pages. Bound with plastic comb binding, has thicker card for back cover. One booklet has a typed paper letter taped in the back.e.j. barker, jack barker, mount helen, mount helen campus, ballarat school of mines, ballarat institute of advanced education, melbourne college of advanced education, alf reed, martin committee, mount clear, ray bell, lord casey, sir zelman cowen, 1870s founders hall, peter karmel, state college victoria ballarat, john dawkins, turning the sod, history, verna barry, ex-staff association, breaking new ground, university of ballarat -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph - Photograph/copy
... Turning first sod for the raillway in Port Fairy 1887... and boys inn semi circle celebrating the turning of the first sod... Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Turning first sod ...Turning first sod for the raillway in Port Fairy 1887black and white photographic copy of 62.20.042 group of men and boys inn semi circle celebrating the turning of the first sod of soil in the building of the railway line to Port Fairytransport, rail, road, first sod, port fairy, train -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Ballarat News, "Tram Service Ends", 1981?
... an item (pastoral) on turning first sod for Ballarat's Historical... (pastoral) on turning first sod for Ballarat's Historical Park ...Yields information about tram 14 and a charter at the time of the closure of the Ballarat system.Newspaper Clipping reporting the hire of tram 14 by the Apex Club on Sept. 19, 1971 for a farewell tour. On rear has an item (pastoral) on turning first sod for Ballarat's Historical Park - Sovereign Hill.On rear "The Way we were" supplement - Ballarat News - 9/12/?1trams, tramways, ballarat trams, closure, apex club, tours -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Mount Helen Campus Buildings Administration Under Construction, 1988, 1988
... Turning of the Sod on Stage 1 Buildings on Mount Helen... helen campus buildings administration building Turning ...Turning of the Sod on Stage 1 Buildings on Mount Helen Campus by The Hon. Nigel Bowen.mount helen campus, buildings, administration building -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, John Addie at Yarran Dheran
... Coloured photo of John Addie turning the first sod... and reserves Coloured photo of John Addie turning the first sod ...John Addie, then of Wattle Valley Road , Mitcham was made citizen of the year for the City of Nunawading for his leadership role in liaising with Nunawading Council re the formation of the Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve. Coloured photo of John Addie turning the first sod at a ceremony to mark the beginning of Yarran Dheran project in early 1970s.addie john, yarran dheran, parks and reserves -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph Album, Diamond Valley Community Hospital. Redevelopment Program 1990/91. Vol 1, 06/03/1990
... such as 'Turning the Sod' and many photos of buildings under construction..., and includes functions such as 'Turning the Sod' and many photos ...The Diamond Valley Community Hospital was established in 1942 in Grimshaw Street Greensborough. This album records the redevelopment/building program in 1990-1991, and includes functions such as 'Turning the Sod' and many photos of buildings under construction. Due to financial circumstances, the hospital closed in 2000. This collection of photo albums is from the 1990s and was collected by staff. Photographs include staff, patients, buildings and functions held for the hospital. Photographs are not named. Albums may be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. This volume is numbered 6. As the Diamond Valley Community Hospital is now closed, this collection of albums records some of the people involved. Many of the old hospital buildings in Grimshaw Street are still in use as medical rooms and it is interesting to see them being built in 1990.Photo album with dark blue cover. 56 pages, 253 photographs of varying sizes. Title handwritten and pasted on front cover.diamond valley community hospital, greensborough, dvch -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Geoff Foletta, Bulla Community Centre, 17th September 1987
... and 'turning the first sod' at the beginning of the upgrade work... Councillor Pauline DeLuca was driving the grader and 'turning ...Councillor Pauline DeLuca was driving the grader and 'turning the first sod' at the beginning of the upgrade work that was done on the Bulla Community Centre. She was the councillor who represented that area in the former Shire of Bulla. The upgrade work on the local community centre provided a more modern facility for the town's growing population'A non-digital coloured photograph of a lady driving a grader on a work site at the Bulla Community Centre with two sedan cars in the background.bulla community centre., cr. pauline de.luca, shire of bulla, bulla, greene street -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Ceremonial Shovel, City of Greater Bendigo, c. 1999
... and sod turnings by the City. Plastic handle with silver rectangle.... Hand shovel currently in use for ceremonial plantings and sod ...Neilma Gantner, 7th November 1922 - 15 June 2015 was an author and the daughter of Merlyn (née Baillieu) and Sidney Myer. Her father Simcha Myer Baevski, was born in present day Belarus and began his retail dynasty with his brother Elcon Myer, establishing a small drapery shop in Bendigo and growing the business in the subsequent years to Myer Ltd 1925.Hand shovel currently in use for ceremonial plantings and sod turnings by the City. Plastic handle with silver rectangle head. Inscribed on the back.7th AUGUST, 1999 / TREE PLANTED IN ROSALIND PARK BY / MRS NEILMA GANTNER / TO COMMEMORATE / THE SIDNEY MYER CENETENARY CELEBRATIONS. myer, baillieu, gantner, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, city of greater bendigo events -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM COLLECTION: INVITATION
... the turning of the first sod ceremony for the Golden Dragon Museum.... Jane Kingerlee to attend the turning of the first sod ceremony ...Bendigo Chinese Association Museum Inc. The President and members cordially invite Mrs. Jane Kingerlee to attend the turning of the first sod ceremony for the Golden Dragon Museum Project on Saturday 25th February 1988 at 9.00am.bendigo, chinese, bendigo chinese association