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Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller, Iconography of Australian Species of Acacia and Cognate Genera by Ferdinand Von Mueller
... Iconography of Australian Species of Acacia and Cognate Genera by Ferdinand Von Mueller......von mueller...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. ...Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. ...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. During that era he was active in donating related items to the School. When the Ballarat School of Mines Council agreed to introduce pharmacy and botany classes in 1879, it was apparent students would require access to botanical specimens in order to further their studies. Council members, who were inspired by the work of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, authorised development of an area along the School's northern boundary, fronting Lydiard Street South, and oversaw the establishment of the new Botanical Gardens. Baron von Mueller took a practical role the development of SMB's Botanical Gardens from the beginning. He became a generous benefactor who 'donated collections of seeds and leguminous fodder plants, including valued grasses of interest and use to agriculturalists and graziers generally' to SMB over many years. Ferdinand von Mueller's entry on the University of Ballarat Honour Roll can be found at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_von_mueller.shtml Large format, brown, soft covered books with beautiful line drawings. Set contains 6 of 13 parts, Part 1 covers the fourth decade, Part 2 the fifth decade, Part 3 the eight decade, Part 4 the ninth decade, Part 5 the tenth decade and Part 6 the eleventh decade.botany, ferdinand von mueller, von mueller, botanic illustrations, government botanist, acacia -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Alan West, Ferdinand Von Mueller, 10/1994
... Ferdinand Von Mueller...ferdinand von mueller...Ferdinand Von Mueller came to Australia at the age of 22 arriving 15/12/1847 with his two sisters in Adelaide. ...Large Black & White photograph of grave and monument of Ferdinand Von Mueller in St Kilda Cemetery....Handwritten on the bottom of the photograph: "Grave/Monument St Kilda Cemetery. Ferdinand Von Mueller. Photographer: Alan West Oct. 1994....Ferdinand Von Mueller came to Australia at the age of 22 arriving 15/12/1847 with his two sisters in Adelaide. ...Ferdinand Von Mueller came to Australia at the age of 22 arriving 15/12/1847 with his two sisters in Adelaide. He started work as an assistant chemist and in his spare time investigated the local vegetation. In 1852 he moved to Melbourne. From 1853 - 1896 when he died, he was the Victorian Government Botanist and Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. He went on a series of expeditions to parts of Victoria including Mount Buffalo and Wilson's Promontory. He travelled all over Australia in various expiditions. In 1863 he was engaged to Euphemia Henderson for 6 months. Euphemia was a wildflower artist and painted bunches of flowers for Mueller. They allocated specimens at Phillip Island (1863) - one named Nematolepis euphemiae F Muell was named for her. Euphemia's sister was Gergianna who married John David McHaffie of Phillip Island. Euphemia lived with the McHaffies on Phillip Island. Her Wildflower art has been adapted for a range of plates and mugs produced in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens and Maxwell & Williams, called the Euphemia Henderson Collection.Large Black & White photograph of grave and monument of Ferdinand Von Mueller in St Kilda Cemetery.Handwritten on the bottom of the photograph: "Grave/Monument St Kilda Cemetery. Ferdinand Von Mueller. Photographer: Alan West Oct. 1994.ferdinand von mueller, baron ferdinand von mueller, miss euphemia henderson, georgianna mchaffie, john david mchaffie, alan west -
Federation University Historical Collectionillustrated book, John Ferres, Iconography of Australian Species of Acacia and Cognate Genera by Ferdinand Von Mueller, 1887-8
... Iconography of Australian Species of Acacia and Cognate Genera by Ferdinand Von Mueller......ferdinand von mueller...Six books Iconography of Australian Species of Acacia and Cognate Genera by Ferdinand Von Mueller. All books feature beautiful black and white botanical line images. .1) Fourth Decade, published 1887 .2) Fifth Decade, published 1887 .3) Eight Decade, published 1887 .4) Ninth Decade, published 1888 .5) Tenth Decade, published 1888 .6) Eleventh Decade, published 1888......Ferdinand von Mueller...acacia botany ferdinand von mueller john ferres r. graff c. troedel steam litho government printing office Six books Iconography of Australian Species of Acacia and Cognate Genera by Ferdinand Von Mueller. ...Six books Iconography of Australian Species of Acacia and Cognate Genera by Ferdinand Von Mueller. All books feature beautiful black and white botanical line images. .1) Fourth Decade, published 1887 .2) Fifth Decade, published 1887 .3) Eight Decade, published 1887 .4) Ninth Decade, published 1888 .5) Tenth Decade, published 1888 .6) Eleventh Decade, published 1888acacia, botany, ferdinand von mueller, john ferres, r. graff, c. troedel, steam litho government printing office -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ferdinand Jakob Heinrich Von Mueller
... Ferdinand Jakob Heinrich Von Mueller...von mueller...Ferdinand Von Mueller was born in 1825 and died in 1896. ...Black and white image of Ferdinand Von Mueller. ...Ferdinand Von Mueller was born in 1825 and died in 1896. ...Ferdinand Von Mueller was born in 1825 and died in 1896. He was appointed government botanist by Lieutenant Governor Charles La Trobe in 1853. Von Mueller was an examiner in Botany at the Ballarat School of Mines from 1880 to 1883.Black and white image of Ferdinand Von Mueller. von mueller, ferdinand von mueller, botany, ballarat school of mines -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Botanist, SMB Examiner & Benefactor 1880-1888, 2010
... Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Botanist...Baron Ferdinand von Mueller...von Mueller worked closely with the first Curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, George Longley in the establishing the Gardens and in examining students at the School of Mines. ...2 pages. p1. has a blue heading, tan subheading and a green portrait of von Mueller printed on the righthand top half of the page. ...von Mueller worked closely with the first Curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, George Longley in the establishing the Gardens and in examining students at the School of Mines. von Mueller inspired and contributed to the founding of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and in preparing and training a new generation of Botanists in Ballarat. ...von Mueller worked closely with the first Curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, George Longley in the establishing the Gardens and in examining students at the School of Mines. von Mueller inspired and contributed to the founding of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and in preparing and training a new generation of Botanists in Ballarat.2 pages. p1. has a blue heading, tan subheading and a green portrait of von Mueller printed on the righthand top half of the page. On the lefthand bottom half of the page is an example of von Mueller's handwritten examination paper for 1882. On p.2." University of Ballarat Honour Roll" is printed in blue down the lefthand side of the page. There is a coloured print of a plaque commemorating the centenary of von Mueller's contributions in Ballarat.Nonebaron ferdinand von mueller, botanist, smb examiner, benefactor, school of mines ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, university of ballarat art and historical collections, federation university, di campbell, clare gervasoni, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, smb botanical gardens, plaque, gardens, ballarat -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Letter, Letter from Baron Von Mueller to Miss Euphemia Henderson
... Letter from Baron Von Mueller to Miss Euphemia Henderson...baron von mueller...Von Mueller, one of Australia's greatest botanists and contributor to the early development of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. ...Letter from Baron Von Mueller to Miss Euphemia Henderson [ sister of Mr J. ...Von Mueller, one of Australia's greatest botanists and contributor to the early development of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. ...Von Mueller, one of Australia's greatest botanists and contributor to the early development of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. He had a home on Phillip island and was engaged to Euphemia Henderson. 5 pages. One typed sheet from Mrs V. McHaffie and 4 photocopied handwritten pages of letter. Letter from Baron Von Mueller to Miss Euphemia Henderson [ sister of Mr J. D. McHaffie of Phillip Island]. Mrs V. McHaffie. 8 August 1973 Melbourne Botanic Garden, Sunday 22 February 1863baron von mueller, miss euphemia henderson, letters, mrs v. mchaffie -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Ferdinand Von Mueller, Iconography of Australian Salsolaceous Plants, 1889 and 1890
... ...ferdinand von mueller...Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. ...Three volumes of a book by Ferdinand Von Mueller (First, Third, and Fifth Decade). ...Ferdinand Von Mueller...Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. ...Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. He was an early examiner in Botany at the Ballarat School of Mines. Three volumes of a book by Ferdinand Von Mueller (First, Third, and Fifth Decade). The soft cover is brown, and the book includes text and black and white illustrations.botany, ferdinand von mueller, ballarat school of mines, eucalypts, botanist, bookplate -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Von Mueller, 12/10/1985
... Von Mueller...Von Mueller...Article from The Age , bust of Von Mueller unveiled at Royal Botanic garden....Von Mueller Ferdinand Article from The Age , bust of Von Mueller unveiled at Royal Botanic garden. ...Article from The Age , bust of Von Mueller unveiled at Royal Botanic garden.von mueller, ferdinand -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Key to the System of Victorian Plants, 1887 - 1888
... von-mueller-ferdinand botany-victoria plants-victoria grove-carl...Ferdinand von Mueller was born at Rostock, Germany, on 30 June 1825 , died at Melbourne, Australia, on 10 October 1896. ...inside cover - "To Carl Grove from Baron Von Mueller March 1896"... Von Mueller, Ferdinand ...Ferdinand von Mueller was born at Rostock, Germany, on 30 June 1825 , died at Melbourne, Australia, on 10 October 1896. ...Ferdinand von Mueller was born at Rostock, Germany, on 30 June 1825 , died at Melbourne, Australia, on 10 October 1896. He studied pharmacy and took his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Kiel in 1847. He came to Australia in 1848 for health reasons and became a great botanical collector and writer. He was Victorian Government Botanist from 1853, and for a time Director of the Botanic Gardens. He travelled widely in Victoria and was on the A.C.Gregory expedition to northern Australia in 1855-57. He supported botanical exploration and collecting throughout the colonies. Charles Henry [Carl] Grove died on 17/4/1938 at Box Hill at the age of 88 and was buried in Orbost. Prior to coming to the Snowy River district, Carl worked as overseer on Buchan Station. In 1880, he selected land at Newmerella after first coming here in 1874 with early selector James A Robertson. He married Annie Robertson in 1876. Carl was a farmer, hop and seed grower and nurseryman. He was an elected Councillor of the newly formed Tambo Shire in 1882, and then in 1892 to the Orbost Shire where he served for many years filling varioius public roles. In 1911, he shifted to Queensland, but later returned to Victoria and died at Box Hill. (Ref. Nov 2014 Newsletter) Mueller was one of the first people to take a scientific interest in Victorian forests, and argued against indiscriminate clearing of land. This item is a useful research tool. It is associated with Carl Grove, a prominent early resident of Orbost.A black book with the title "Key To The System of Victorian Plants 1" in gold print.inside cover - "To Carl Grove from Baron Von Mueller March 1896"von-mueller-ferdinand botany-victoria plants-victoria grove-carl -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Letter to Mr Ford from Doctor Ferdinand von Mueller 28/7/71, Topping the Blue Gum Tree, 28/7/71
... Letter to Mr Ford from Doctor Ferdinand von Mueller 28/7/71......Doctor von Mueller...This letter was written by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Melbourne Botanic Gardens to Mr Ford, Ballarat Town Clerk and is evidence of the advisory role von Mueller played, especially in the 1880's, in terms of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens....This letter was written by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Melbourne Botanic Gardens to Mr Ford, Ballarat Town Clerk and is evidence of the advisory role von Mueller played, especially in the 1880's, in terms of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. ...This letter was written by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Melbourne Botanic Gardens to Mr Ford, Ballarat Town Clerk and is evidence of the advisory role von Mueller played, especially in the 1880's, in terms of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Doctor von Mueller was a valuable contributor to the development and planning of Ballarat Public Gardens. He visited Ballarat regularly and was also examiner for the Botany course at the Ballarat School of Mines.Photocopy of the original yellowed letter on two white sheetsPhotocopied letter written longhand in black ink. Left hand side in faint handwriting underlined, "Dr. Mueller, Topping the gum tree, 28/7/71".john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, melbourne botanic gardens, baron ferdinand von mueller, doctor von mueller, doctor mueller, mr ford town clerk, blue gum trees, botany course school of mines, george longley, benevolent home gardens, director melbourne botanic gardens, victorian government botanist., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Documents, Ballarat School of Mines Examination Papers, 1873-82, 1870-1882
... ...ferdinand von mueller...The Ballarat School of Mines located specialist examiners, such as Ferdinand von Mueller for Botany....Ferdinand von Mueller...Ferdinand von Mueller...The Ballarat School of Mines located specialist examiners, such as Ferdinand von Mueller for Botany. ballarat school of mines chemistry engine drivers telegraphy captains for quartz mines ferdinand von mueller botany Hand written and printed exam papers with answers for examiners markings, instructions. ...The Ballarat School of Mines located specialist examiners, such as Ferdinand von Mueller for Botany.Hand written and printed exam papers with answers for examiners markings, instructions. Examinations include Chemistry, Engine Drivers, Telegraphy, Captains for Quartz Mines and Botanyballarat school of mines, chemistry, engine drivers, telegraphy, captains for quartz mines, ferdinand von mueller, botany -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - A HISTORY OF BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER , 1825-1896
... A HISTORY OF BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER , 1825-1896...BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER ...A Chronological HISTORY OF BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER, 1825-1896 -typed on A4 paper born at Rostock, Germany History compiled by A.G. ...DOCUMENT BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER 1825-1896 A Chronological HISTORY OF BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER, 1825-1896 -typed on A4 paper born at Rostock, Germany History compiled by A.G. ...A Chronological HISTORY OF BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER, 1825-1896 -typed on A4 paper born at Rostock, Germany History compiled by A.G. Baston Member of Historical Society June 1981document, baron sir ferdinand jakob heinrich von mueller , 1825-1896 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''FERDINAND VON MUELLER'' BY ALEC H. CHISHOLM
... ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''FERDINAND VON MUELLER'' BY ALEC H. CHISHOLM...... FERDINAND VON MUELLER...Reference made, on page 25, to a porcelain vase presented to von Mueller and later acquired by Bendigo citizen, A. ...BOOKS Collections biography ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION FERDINAND VON MUELLER BIOGRAPHY ALEC H.CHISHOLM BENDIGO ART GALLERY Alec H. ...Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 30 page booklet on the life of the botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, by Alec H Chisholm. 'Great Australian Series, published in 1962 by the Oxford University Press, Sydney and printed by the Halstead Press, Sydney. Illustrated with six B&W photos. Catalogue sticker ''2220 CHI'' on front cover. Stamp of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch on the title page and inside back cover. Reference made, on page 25, to a porcelain vase presented to von Mueller and later acquired by Bendigo citizen, A. T. Woodward, and then sold to the Bendigo Art Gallery in 1926.Alec H. Chisholmbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, ferdinand von mueller, biography, alec h.chisholm, bendigo art gallery -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Botanist, Politics and the Purchase of Sonder's Herbarium, 1988
... Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Botanist...Baron Ferdinand von Mueller...2 pages. p.1 is printed on both sides and on the lefthand side of p.1 is a black and white picture of Baron von Mueller. on the back of p.1 is a black and white picture of a specimen from Sonder's herbarium on the lefthand side. ...Politics and the Purchase of Sonder's Herbarium Work on paper Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Botanist ...Baron von Meuller played an important role in the establishment of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens and at the School of MinesDespite von Mueller's eminent reputation in Europe, the short-sightedness of some Victorian Parliamentarians inhibited the great work he achieved that was later universally acknowledged.2 pages. p.1 is printed on both sides and on the lefthand side of p.1 is a black and white picture of Baron von Mueller. on the back of p.1 is a black and white picture of a specimen from Sonder's herbarium on the lefthand side. On p.2, the print includes many quotations and there is an advertisement righthand bottom corner.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, baron ferdinand von mueller, national herbarium of victoria (mel), government botanist, otto sonder botanist, sonder's herbarium, algae, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPostage Stamps, Von Mueller collection 4, 1885o
... Von Mueller collection 4...ferdinand von mueller...Envelope front with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, and First Day Cover 1948. Upper image, 1 x 2 pence mauve Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on February 2, 1885. ...Von Mueller collection 4 Postage Stamps ...Envelope front with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, and First Day Cover 1948. Upper image, 1 x 2 pence mauve Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on February 2, 1885. Lower image, First Day Cover of Commemoration of Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller, Issued 13th September 1948; and addressed to Durban, Natal, Africa and postmarked at Lewisham NSW on 13th Sept 1948. Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896) was born in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1847.He was the Victorian Government Botanist (from 1853) and Director of the Botanical Gardens (1857-1873). These envelopes and stamps are from correspondence addressed to him.Front of envelope with address and postage stamps, and one first day cover enclosed in black stamp folder.ferdinand von mueller, postage stamps, first day envelopes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan - Photocopy, 1. [Botanic Gardens] upon the retirement of Baron Von Mueller from the Directorship, 1873. 2. Botanic Gardens, 1909, showing alterations and additions effected since 1873. By W.R. Guilfoyle. Director, c.1873-1909
... [Botanic Gardens] upon the retirement of Baron Von Mueller from the Directorship, 1873. 2. Botanic Gardens, 1909, showing alterations and additions effected since 1873. ...Ferdinand von Mueller...Photocopies. (1) 2 copies, "[Botanic Gardens] upon the Retirement of Baron von Mueller from the Directorship, 1873." Source unknown, addition of 30 acres in 1875 noted. (2) 2 copies, "Botanic Gardens, 1909, showing alterations and additions effected since 1873 by W. ...Ferdinand von Mueller W.R. Guilfoyle Photocopies. (1) 2 copies, "[Botanic Gardens] upon the Retirement of Baron von Mueller from the Directorship, 1873." ...Photocopies. (1) 2 copies, "[Botanic Gardens] upon the Retirement of Baron von Mueller from the Directorship, 1873." Source unknown, addition of 30 acres in 1875 noted. (2) 2 copies, "Botanic Gardens, 1909, showing alterations and additions effected since 1873 by W. R. Guilfoyle, Director." Source unknown. Shows grid lines.ferdinand von mueller, w.r. guilfoyle -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPostage Stamps, Von Mueller collection 1, 1885o
... Von Mueller collection 1...ferdinand von mueller...Envelope fronts with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. Upper image, 2 x 1penny yellow/brown Victoria Stamp Duty, postmarked at Melbourne on Sept 29, 1894. ...Von Mueller collection 1 Postage Stamps ...Envelope fronts with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. Upper image, 2 x 1penny yellow/brown Victoria Stamp Duty, postmarked at Melbourne on Sept 29, 1894. Lower image, 1 x 2 pence orange, South Australia, postmarked at Adelaide GPO on March 25 1900. Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896) was born in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1847.He was the Victorian Government Botanist (from 1853) and Director of the Botanical Gardens (1857-1873). These envelopes and stamps are from correspondence addressed to him.Front of envelopes with address and postage stamps, enclosed in black stamp folder.ferdinand von mueller, postage stamps -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Ferdinand von Mueller, Introduction to Botanic Teachings at the Schools of Victoria, 1877, 1877 (exact)
... ...von mueller...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. ...Ferdinand von Mueller...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. ...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. During that era he was active in donating related items to the School. When the Ballarat School of Mines Council agreed to introduce pharmacy and botany classes in 1879, it was apparent students would require access to botanical specimens in order to further their studies. Council members, who were inspired by the work of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, authorised development of an area along the School's northern boundary, fronting Lydiard Street South, and oversaw the establishment of the new Botanical Gardens. Baron von Mueller took a practical role the development of SMB's Botanical Gardens from the beginning. He became a generous benefactor who 'donated collections of seeds and leguminous fodder plants, including valued grasses of interest and use to agriculturalists and graziers generally' to SMB over many years. Ferdinand von Mueller's entry on the University of Ballarat Honour Roll can be found at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_von_mueller.shtml A light brown, hardcovered book of 152 pages. Chapters include Eucalyptus Trees; Wattles or Acacias; Casuarinas or Sheoaks; Cypress Pines or Sandarac trees; Exocarpos trees of Natice Cherry trees; Mistletoes; Native Honeysuckles or Banksias; Bellflower, Lobelia and Goodenia; Heaths; Correas; Mallow; Buttercups and Clematis; Cruciferous Plants; Mints; Orchids; grasses; ferns. The book has numerous botanical line drawings, and a comprehensive index.Inside front cover "J. Clement Souter M.D."victorian, schools, botany, ferdinand von mueller, von mueller, botanic illustrations, j. clement souter -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Ferdinand Von Mueller, Introduction to Botanic Teachings at the Schools of Victoria, 1877
... ...von mueller...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. ...Ferdinand Von Mueller...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. ...Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. During that era he was active in donating related items to the School. When the Ballarat School of Mines Council agreed to introduce pharmacy and botany classes in 1879, it was apparent students would require access to botanical specimens in order to further their studies. Council members, who were inspired by the work of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, authorised development of an area along the School's northern boundary, fronting Lydiard Street South, and oversaw the establishment of the new Botanical Gardens. Baron von Mueller took a practical role the development of SMB's Botanical Gardens from the beginning. He became a generous benefactor who 'donated collections of seeds and leguminous fodder plants, including valued grasses of interest and use to agriculturalists and graziers generally' to SMB over many years. Ferdinand von Mueller's entry on the University of Ballarat Honour Roll can be found at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_von_mueller.shtml Also See Cat. No. 12062A light brown, hardcovered book of 152 pages. Chapters include Eucalyptus Trees; Wattles or Acacias; Casuarinas or Sheoaks; Cypress Pines or Sandarac trees; Exocarpos trees of Natice Cherry trees; Mistletoes; Native Honeysuckles or Banksias; Bellflower, Lobelia and Goodenia; Heaths; Correas; Mallow; Buttercups and Clematis; Cruciferous Plants; Mints; Orchids; grasses; ferns. The book has numerous botanical line drawings, and a comprehensive index.Inside front cover "Botanist, Teacher, researcher. My you make your mark like the baron. Best wishes for your birthday 1999 Martin"victorian, schools, botany, ferdinand von mueller, von mueller, botanic illustrations, flora, change number -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newsletter - Newspaper Cutting, Baron von Mueller, Australian Indigenous Plants, 02.09.1892
... ...baron von mueller..."Australian Indigenous Plants - Lecture by Baron von Mueller," delivered at the Horticultural Gardens on 02.09.1892. ...Baron von Mueller...Australian Indigenous Plants Newsletter Newspaper Cutting Baron von Mueller The Argus ...argus, australian indigenous plants, australian plants, horticultural gardens, royal horticultural college, horticultural college, baron von mueller, lecture -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPostage Stamps, Von Mueller collection 2, 1885o
... Von Mueller collection 2...ferdinand von mueller...Envelope fronts with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. Upper image,1 x 1 penny brown/rose, Victoria Stamp Duty, postmarked at Melbourne on Feb 4, 1890. ...Von Mueller collection 2 Postage Stamps ...Envelope fronts with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. Upper image,1 x 1 penny brown/rose, Victoria Stamp Duty, postmarked at Melbourne on Feb 4, 1890. Middle image, 2 x 1penny yellow/brown, Victoria Stamp Duty, postmarked at Yackandandah on May 11, 1891. Lower image, 1 x 2 pence blue, New South Wales Postage stamp, postmarked at Sydney on April 14, 1885. Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896) was born in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1847.He was the Victorian Government Botanist (from 1853) and Director of the Botanical Gardens (1857-1873). These envelopes and stamps are from correspondence addressed to him.Front of 3 envelopes with address and postage stamps, enclosed in black stamp folder.ferdinand von mueller, postage stamps -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPostage Stamps, Von Mueller collection 3, 1885o
... Von Mueller collection 3...ferdinand von mueller...Envelope fronts with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. Upper image, 1 x 1penny yellow/brown Victoria Stamp Duty, postmarked at Melbourne on April 27, 1892. 2nd image, 1 x 2 pence blue, New South Wales Postage stamp; postmark illegible. 3rd image, 2 x 2 pence red, New South Wales Postage stamp; postmark illegible. 4th image, 1 x 1 penny green Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on December 8, 1882. 5th image, 1 x 2 pence mauve Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on October 15, 1898. ...Von Mueller collection 3 Postage Stamps ...Envelope fronts with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. Upper image, 1 x 1penny yellow/brown Victoria Stamp Duty, postmarked at Melbourne on April 27, 1892. 2nd image, 1 x 2 pence blue, New South Wales Postage stamp; postmark illegible. 3rd image, 2 x 2 pence red, New South Wales Postage stamp; postmark illegible. 4th image, 1 x 1 penny green Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on December 8, 1882. 5th image, 1 x 2 pence mauve Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on October 15, 1898. Lower image, 7 x 1d mauve Great Britain Postage and Inland Revenue stamps, 1 x ½ penny Great Britain orange Postage and Revenue stamp. Postmarked at London on December 2, 1891. Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896) was born in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1847.He was the Victorian Government Botanist (from 1853) and Director of the Botanical Gardens (1857-1873). These envelopes and stamps are from correspondence addressed to him.Front of 6 envelopes with address and postage stamps, enclosed in black stamp folder.ferdinand von mueller, postage stamps -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, John Ferres, Government Printer, Eucalyptographia : a Descriptive Atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and Adjoining Islands, 1883-4, 1883 and 1884
... ...ferdinand von mueller...Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. ......Ferdinand Von Mueller...Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. ...Ferdinand Von Mueller was the Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria. He was an early examiner in Botany at the Ballarat School of Mines. The book was donated to the Ballarat School of Mines by the Melbourne Public Library. The Bookplate in the front states the book is number 1278 in the Ballarat School of Mines Library and was presented on 02/12/1892.Two books (ninth and tenth decade) with soft cover and blue tape spine. Includes text and black and white images relating to Eucalypts .1) includes a bookplatebotany, ferdinand von mueller, ballarat school of mines, eucalypts, botanist, bookplate, melbourne public library, state library of victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newsletter - The Grapevine Cuttings by Rob Upson - 'Ferdinand von Mueller', Oct 2007
... The Grapevine Cuttings by Rob Upson - 'Ferdinand von Mueller'......Ferdinand von Mueller...Newsletter The Grapevine Cuttings by Rob Upson - 'Ferdinand von Mueller' ...Rob Upson became a volunteer at the Bendigo Visitor Centre in 1998. The Staff produced a monthly newsletter called ‘The Grapevine’. Being reasonably new to Bendigo, Rob became interested in its history and began writing articles to share with the volunteers. He called them ‘Grapevine Cuttings’ under the pen name of ‘Merlot’. Rob wrote about 90 articles over a period of 12 years until ‘The Grapevine’ was finally pruned and shutdown. Rob is a valuable volunteer for the Bendigo Historical Society.Article 84 of 65 Newsletters in PDF format from the Grapevine collection. history, bendigo, grapevine cuttings, ferdinand von mueller -
Kilmore Historical SocietyBook, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller et al, EUCALYPTOGRAPHIA. Third Decade, 1879
... Part three of a series written 1879-84 by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria...Baron Ferdinand von Mueller...Book Baron Ferdinand von Mueller Barob Ferdinand von Mueller C. Troedel & Co. ...A descriptive atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islandsLight card cover, creased top right front, tearing at bottom, with faded and worn blue cloth backstrip to spine. Backstrip torn at top and separated from body of book. Several pages missing at the front. Moisture stains on cover. Minor insect damage to some pages. Foxing throughout. Poor condition.non-fictionA descriptive atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islandsbotany, eucalypts, australia -
Kilmore Historical SocietyBook, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller et al, EUCALYPTOGRAPHIA. Ninth Decade, 1883
... Part nine of a series of ten written 1879-84 by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Government Botanist for the State of Victoria....Baron Ferdinand von Mueller...Book Baron Ferdinand von Mueller Baron Ferdinand von Mueller C. Troedel & Co Steam Litho Gov Printing Office John Ferres ...A descriptive atlas of the eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islands.Light card cover, some staining, discoloration due to light exposure. Light vertical crease probably due to folding. Blue cloth back strip on spine, some wear at top and bottom. Light foxing throughout. Minor insect damage to rear endpaper. Binding intact. Good condition.non-fictionA descriptive atlas of the eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islands.botany, eucalypts, australia -
Kilmore Historical SocietyBook, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller et al, EUCALYPTOGRAPHIA. Seventh Decade, 1880
... Part of seven of a ten part series written 1879- 1884 by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Government Botanist for Victoria....Baron Ferdinand von Mueller...Book Baron Ferdinand von Mueller Baron Ferdinand von Mueller C. Troedel & Co. ...A descriptive atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islandsLight card cover, mould and mildew staining, discoloration from light exposure. Minor insect damage to top right front cover. Mould staining front four pages. Mildew & fluid stains through out. Some foxing throughout. Blue cloth backstrip on spine, worn at top and bottom. Binding intact. Fair condition.non-fictionA descriptive atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islandsbotany, eucalypts, australia -
Kilmore Historical SocietyBook, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller et al, EUCALYPTOGRAPHIA. Sixth Decade, 1880
... Part six of a series of ten written 1879-84 by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Government Botanist for the State of Victoria....Baron Ferdinand von Mueller...Book Baron Ferdinand von Mueller Baron Ferdinand von Mueller C. Troedel & Co. ...A descriptive atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islands.Light card cover with some mildew & other staining back & front. Discoloration from light exposure. Blue cloth backstrip on spine with minor wear top & bottom. Mildew & moisture staining throughout, light foxing. Binding intact. Fair condition.non-fictionA descriptive atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islands.botany, eucalypts, australia -
Kilmore Historical SocietyBook, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller et al, EUCALYPTOGRAPHIA. Fifth Decade, 1880
... Part five of a ten part series written 1879-84 by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Government Botanist for the State of Victoria....Baron Ferdinand von Mueller...Part five of a ten part series written 1879-84 by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Government Botanist for the State of Victoria. ...A descriptive atlas of the eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islands.Light card cover with blue clothe backstrip on spine. Mildew staining top left front cover, small stains elsewhere. Minor insect damage top left back cover. Slight tearing top of backstrip. Moisture staining throughout with some mildew stains. Foxing on some pages. Binding intact. Fair conditionnon-fictionA descriptive atlas of the eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islands.botany, eucalypts, australia -
Kilmore Historical SocietyBook, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller et al, EUCALYPTOGRAPHIA. Fourth Decade, 1879
... Part four of a ten part series written 1879-84 by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, Government Botanist for the Colony of Victoria....Baron Ferdinand von Mueller...Fourth Decade Book Baron Ferdinand von Mueller Baron Ferdinand von Mueller C. Troedel & Co. ...A descriptive atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islandsLight card cover with worn blue cloth backstrip, tearing at top and bottom. Widespread moisture, mildew and fungal staining throughout. Small patches of insect damage to cover. Poor conditionnon-fictionA descriptive atlas of the Eucalypts of Australia and the adjoining islandsbotany, eucalypts, australia
