Brown photo album with a number of photographs from the installation of Chancellor Geoffrey Blainey. Photographs include an academic procession past the Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre. It also includes a loose ticket to the event.university of ballarat inaugural chancellor, geoffrey blainey, bill pryor, david james, ann blainey

Three academics stand in Sturt Street Ballarat, in front of the Ballarat Town Hall on the occasion of the inauguration of the inaugural University of Ballarat Chancellor, Prof. Geoffrey Blainey.geoffrey blainey, university of ballarat, chancellor, inauguration, inaugural chancellor

Professor David James was the inaugural Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, a predecessor institution of Federation Uinversity Australia.Photographic portrait of University of Ballarat Vice Chancellor David James

The University of Ballarat was inaugurated on 01 January 1994. The inaugural Chancellor was Geoffrey Blainey.Framed Calligrarphic presesntation on Ballarat School of Mines letterhead.The School of Mines and Industries Ballaraty extends congratulations and best wished to teh University of Ballara i the occasion of its inauguration on 1 january 1994 [signed] Bill Gribble W.J. Gribble President of Council [signed Brian McLennan] B.C. McLennan Acting Directorballarat school of mines, university of ballarat, university establishment, inauhuration, bill gribble, brian mclennan, calligraphy, letterhead

Geoffrey Blainey was the inaugural Chancellor of the University of Ballarat. It is assumed this is the first graduation in 1995 at the Chancellor does not wear the University of Ballarat Chancellor's Academic regalia. Another possibility is when Geoffrey Blainey was awarded an honorary doctorate. Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. Two images of University of Ballarat Chancelor Geoffrey Blainey in academic regalia. .1) Coloured photograph of Geoffrey Blainey addressing the audience at a University of Ballarat Graduation Ceremony .2) Black and white image of of Geoffrey Blainey doffing his cap at a University of Ballarat Graduation Ceremonyuniversity of ballarat, geofrey blainey, blainey, chancellor, graduation

Geoffrey Blainey was the inaugural Chancellor of the University of Ballarat (later Federation University)White card invitation with the University of Ballarat logo on the front. The ivitation was to an occasional address by Geoffrey Blainey to mark the University of Ballarat TAFE 140th anniverary and the 150th anniversary of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. The address was held in the Humffray Room at the Ballarat Mechanics' Instituteuniversity of ballarat, david battersby, ballarat mechanics institute, geoffrey blainey, ballaarat mechanics' institute, 140th anniversary, anniversary

Poster on cardboard.The University Room The candle of learning was lit in this city and district by many who have been ling dead. It was lit by teachers who taught beneath bark roofs in the gold rush days, but editors of newspapers who wrote angry editorials about grievances long forgotten. the candle was lit by those who founded mechanics' institutes and their valuable libraries, but the founders of art galleries and museums, and by those who erected statues in Sturt Street. [Extract from an occasional address by Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Blainey AO, inaugural Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, at a University Graduation Ceremony on 13 May 1994.] The University of Ballarat traces its origin to the foundation of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1870, just a decade after the building of the Ballarat Mechanics' Institute. The University is committed to keeping the candle of learning burning brightly i this city and beyond. It is fitting that the University join with the Mechanics' Institute to establish its city presence in this building. The University Room at the Mechanics' Institute is dedicated to the past, present and future scholars, teachers, artists and writers of Ballarat and district. [The University Room was officially opened on 2 June 1995 by Professor BLainey in the presence of members of the University Council, members of the Mechanics' Institute COmmittee and invited guests.]university of ballarat, university room, ballarat mechanics' institute, geoffrey blainey

Michael HENWOOD This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed academic portrait of Chancellor Geoffrey Blainey, inaugural Chancellor of University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia).Signed lower left art, artwork, michael henwood, henwood, geoffrey blainey, blainey, chancellor, academic portrait

Vice Chancellor was influential in promoting University of Ballarat in becoming a central player in the Ballarat and Western Victoria region. In 1998 he oversaw the amalgamation of the University with two Tafe institutions, which created the only multi-sectorial regional university in Australia. Professor James was a formal Ballarat City Councillor, the Chairman of the Ballarat Foundation from 2001 to 2008. He was also the recipient of the Centenary Medal in 2003 – an award created by the Centenary of Federation, which recognises the achievements of a cross-section of the Australian community, by honouring people who have contributed to society of government in Australia. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Framed academic portrait of inaugural Univesity of Ballarat Vice-Chancellor David James.Lower RHS M. Henwood 01art, artwork, michael henwood, henwood, david james, vice chancellor, academic portrait, portrait, academic regalia