On 19 May 1999 Peter Fryar (Physical Education) and Derek Woolley were made Honorary Fellows of the University of Ballarat. They are former staff members of Ballarat College of Advanced Education..1) Colour photograph of two men standing in academic gown and red floppy hat. They are (L-R) Derek Woolley and Peter Fryar. They are standing near the University of Ballarat Council Room, Mt Helen Campus. .2) Handwritten page of updates on Derek Woolley post retirement. university of ballarat, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, peter fryar, fryar, derek woolley, woolley, honorary fellow, fellow, physical education

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Letter from Dr Silalahi in Jakarta, Indonesia to Derek Woolley at Ballarat College of Advanced EducationTwo A4 sheets, typed. .1 Blue border with name and address .2 Letter from BCAE.1 Signature of Dr Silalahi .2 Signature per D Woolleyviosh, victorian institute of advanced education, derek woolley, dr silalahi, indonesia, ballarat college of advanced education

Bookplate featuring an open book with a clarinet "Ex Libris DAVID WOOLLEY"david woolley, bookplate, clarinet

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Derek Woolley was a speaker at the Third World Conference on Cooperative Education, held in Melbourne, 21-25 February 1983. This model of education was the basis for the VIOSH program at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Tables of statistics were included to support the course development. Page 4 has a Bibliography, List of the External Advisory Panel and Seminars and Short Courses attended - 1977-1980. Four A4 pages type written - top section hand written. Two columns per page.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, third world conference on cooperative education, melbourne, ballarat college of advanced education, external advisory panel, seminars and short courses, occupational hazard management, derek woolley, head of school of engineering, derek viner

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Letter was sent to students of the 5th Intake and 6th Intake. It enclosed a list of approved dissertation topics for the 5th Intake showing internal and external supervisors known.Two A4 sheets - typed. Ballarat College of Advanced Education letterheadDate D J Wooley - Dean of Engineeringviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, derek woolley, ballarat college of advanced education, dissertation topics, external supervisors, internal supervisors

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The letter concerns the possibility of writing a history of the first ten years of the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management. He outlines the estimated time-line to produce the history, that it be done by the Injury Research Project and the costing for the project. Half of the costs (at a reduced rate) would be given back to the University for the Wigglesworth OHM prize fund.Three A4 sheets - typed. Letterhead for sender and Received stamp for Dean of Engineering OfficeDate: 1990. Eric Wigglesworth letterhead and signature.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, graduate diploma in occupational hazard management, first ten years, eric wigglesworth, ballarat university college, injury research project

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. This letter to OHM Staff outlines the delay in the re-accreditation of the Grad Dip in Occupational Hazard Management course due to the need to appoint a specialist to the staff in this area. Dr Dennis Else of the University of Aston was appointed but not due to arrive until October 1984. Programme would proceed once he arrives.One page letter - typedLetterhead of Ballarat College of Advanced Educationviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, graduate diploma in occupational hazard management, derek woolley, dennis else, re-accreditation, university of aston

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The letter details the hosting of the Tertiary Institutions Coordinating Committee to be held in Ballarat. The Committee is an advisory steering committee for a National Commission of Occupational Health and Safety initiative to try to co-ordinate the strengths available in different tertiary institutions in Victoria. Dr Tony Brown has been appointed to co-ordinate the initiative. He is the son of Dr Keith Brown, Occupational Physician at Ballarat and been a significant member in developing and teaching the course in OHM.Three pages type written. Letter with letterhead of BCAE. Two different printsLetterhead and signature of Dennis Else - Chairmanviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, tertiary institutions co-ordinating committee, national commission of occupational health and safety, dr tony brown, co-ordinator, dr keith brown, occupational physician

Retirement of staff member Dave JelbartThree Ballarat College of Advanced Education Staff Members. Left to right: Derek Woolley, Dave Jelbart, Jack BarkerVerso "Thanks jack, for everything and especially for the manner in which the family was included in the big finale. Daveballarat college of advanced education, bcae, mt helen, mount helen, jelbart, dave jelbart, barker, woolley

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Reply to application by P Silbiger for lecturer in Occupational Hazard Management. This reply by Derek Woolley, Head of the School of Engineering, BCAE. Explains that positions at this time are being covered by staff on sabbatical from the University of Aston. Shortly there will be more permanent positions advertised and suggestion he should apply again. It would be a tenured position eligible for superannuation. Derek could meet him personally when he is in England in mid April.Single page letter, typedSignature of Derek Woolley. Letterhead of BCAEviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, derek woolley, p silbiger, occupational hazard management, ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, bristol england

White painted Wooden Cross, Knitted Poppy, Australian FlagWoolley, Ivan Alfred A118435cross, australian flag

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Request for preliminary approval from Ballarat College of Advanced Education for Proposed Masters Degree in Risk Engineering (Occupational Hazard Management). Outlines the Course Aims, Outline of the Course - Sessions, Mode of Presentation, Relationship to other Courses, Enrolment Levels, Justification for Introduction of the Course. Over the years the College has engaged a number of recognised authorities and people who work in the area of occupational hazard management to work as visiting lecturers. Professor P Compes from the University of Wuppertal, Germany Professor D Klein (Fulbright Scholar) from Michigan State University E Wigglesworth, Executive Director, Menzies Foundation, Melbourne Professor R Vernon from Texas A&R University Dr D Else from University of Aston, Birmingham, UK Five A4 pages -m typed.Signature of Derek Woolley on first pageviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, proposed masters degree risk engineering, occupational hazard management, course aims, outline of course, justification for course, professor p compes, university of wuppertal germany, professor d klein, fulbright scholar, michigan state university, e wigglesworth, menzies foundation, director, professor r vernon, texas a&r university, dr d else, university of aston birmingham

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Ballarat College of Advanced Education invited Professor Peter Compes of Germany to conduct a Seminar on the subject "System Safety Management by Risk Assessment". This was to be held over two days in February 1980. Registration to attend was no later than 8 February 1980. Prof Compes was Professor of General Safety Science, University of Wuppertal, Federal Republic of Germany. The seminar was to look at current experiences with accidents and disasters and future projections. The moral. legal and economic need for change and the need for a system safety concept.Five A4 pages - one with news article Signatures of Derek Viner and Derek Woolley. Dates 1977 to 1980.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, derek viner, derek woolley, professor peter compes, professor of general safety science, federal republic of germany, system safety management by risk assessment, seminar, university of wuppertal, school of engineering

Comment from Sue Jacques 8/2/2019: My mother was Julienne Martin, middle row, she was 17 and her Deb partner for the ball Norman Woolley, Each Deb had to hand make their own pearl coronet for the occasion.Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Mail 6/8/1953. Ringwood C.W.A. Ball. Presentation of 13 debs. Standing from left: E. Harris, L. Walker, N. Skurrie, B. Hegarty, D. Grant, J. Martin, S. Bonsack, B. Skurrie, N. Parnell, P. Conlan, J. Allsop. Seated: R. Storey, Mrs. Pittle, Mrs. Giles J. Hodgson. The partners were: V. Wilton, W. Miller, B. Young, J. Moore, E. Reidy, R. Ingamells, J. Wilton, N. Woolley, P. Burns, J. Orr, R. Ham, E. Beggs, R. France."

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. BCAE was submitting a proposal to the Victoria Institute of Colleges (VIC) for acceptance of the course in Occupational Hazard Management and the approval of the Federal Government Tertiary Education Committee for this course. If approval was received, after many submissions and adjustments, the course planned to start in January 1979. This was the First Intake of the course of VIOSH.Two type written pagesLetterhead of Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Signature of Derek Viner - Course Co-ordinator, School of Engineering. Hand written - Derek (Woolley)viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, submission, victoria institute of colleges, federal government tertiary education committee, first intake, derek viner, derek woolley

Colour slide in a mount. Sydney Skyline from Potts Point, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Note Australia Square (1967), designed by Harry Seidler is nearing completion, and the State Office Block (1965), designed by Ken Woolley appears to be complete.Made in Australia / 19 / MAR 67M3 / Encircled 2 (Handwritten)sydney, slide

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The Australian College of Occupational Medicine outlined the requirement and provided the syllabus of coursework required for Associateship to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. They were concerned that the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management did not meet requirements. It was indicated to the ACOM that a number of students have been medical practitioners and a number of units coincide with the subject areas of the course work requirements. The units on occupational health at BCAE taught by Dr Keith Brown. The Planning Group would discuss it at their June meetingTen A4 sheet - type writtenLetterhead of The Australian College of Occupational Medicine. Signature of David Ferguson, Professor, MD Letterhead of Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Signature of Derek Woolley, Head School of Engineeringviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, australian college of occupational surgeons, associateship to college, derek wooley, keith brown, david ferguson, chief censor, school of engineering

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Details of the short course to be offered through Hawthorn Institute of Education. designed for Departmental and Area Safety Co-ordinators and School Safety Officers. The course outlines the role of safety officers, course dimensions and focus, general aims, course format, staffing, certification and assessment, course fees, course outline, seminar outline and contacts. An application form provides the dates the sessions will be conducted and costs applicable. Seven A4 sheets, typed. Comments in pen on introductory letter. Letterhead for Hawthorn Institute of Education. Signature of Peter Brereton, Assistant Director. Note from J B (Jack Barker). Note from Derek Woolley to Dennis (Else)viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, hawthorn institute of education, departmental safety co-ordinators, area safety co-ordinators, school safety officers, peter brereton, assistant director, jack barker, director, derek woolley, dennis else, short course

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, November 13, 2004. The best: while many people will remember 1956 as the year the Olympics came to Melbourne, Kennington Football Club supporters will rememberit as the year of Kennington winning the Bendigo Football Association premiership. Team members were: Back - Peter Floyd, Ken Mannix, Alan Somerville, Graeme Worme, Ron Woolley. Centre - Ken Johnson, Bill Caldwell, Ron Nalder, Neville Johnston, John Fern, John Hammill, Paddy Holey, Stan Rose, Rex Nancarrow. Front - Bruce Jones, Fred Woolley, Jack Hargreave, Alan Nakler, Eric Nalder, Kevin Boucher.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Diamond Creek author Colleen Woolley has high-lighted injustices such as policewomen having to resign when they married, in the second edition of her book Arresting Women, to celebrate 100 years of women in the Victoria Police.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.colleen woolley, victoria police, arresting women, police, policewomen, joy murphy, diamond creek police

Black and white class photograph of Blackburn State School 1961 Class 6B. Students E;inor Scambler, Annette Todd, Bronwyn Meaby, Gail Cockroft, Heather MacDonald, Susan Woolley, Bronwyn Thiele.Black and white class photograph of Blackburn State School 1961 Class 6B.blackburn state school, 1961, class 6b

Roy Keith House (1895-1979) married Veronica Ruwoldt in 1917. Their children included sons, Roy Lewis (1920 - 1984) who married Dorothy Woolley in 1941 and Harold Keith (Keith) (1921 - ) who married Amy Jennings in 1943.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, December 6, 2003. Building an empire: Bendigo builders Keith House, Roy House and Roy House Senior cut a striking pose in this photograph, date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This is a full page article on disparate views on architecture - as a piece of sculpture or buildings which need to fulfill their purpose. Several Australian architects and their differing philosophies are featured, including Robin Boyd, Roy Grounds and Harry Seidler, Ian McKay and Ken Woolley.A full page feature with photographs.robin boyd, roy grounds, harry seidler, ian mckay, ken woolley, walsh st library

Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education is a predecessotr institution of Federation University Australia .Black and white photograph showing five staffmembers of the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (later Federation University Mt Helen Campus). Left to right: Tom Norwood (Head of Mechanical Engineering); Robert P. (Bob) Martin (Head of Civil Engineering); Brian M. Lees (Head of Electrical Engineering Department); E.J. (Jack) Barker (Director, Ballarat Institute of Technolog); Derek Woolley (Head of Engineering).A handwritten note on the back (from Jack Barker) states that the photo marks the Engineering Degree Approval by the Victorian Institute of Colleges. The Engineering degree course started in 1974.e.j. barker, jack barker, engineering degree, ballarat institute of advanced education, engineering, tom norwood, bob martin, brian lees, derek woolley, mechanical engineering, civil and mining department, electrical engineering

The Ballarat Technology Park is associated with Federation University Australia. The first stage commenced on 03 August 1989 when the first sod was turned by Hon, David White, Minister for Industry, Technology and Resources. John Beaumont was the Director of the Ballarat Technology Research and Development Park in 1989.Twenty items relating to the History of the Ballarat Technology Park as collected by John Parkin. .1) Handwritten notes by John Parkin on the history of the Ballarat Technology Park .2) Letter from A.E. Helyar (Shire of Buninyong Secretary), 08 March 1988 .3) Shire of Buninyong Minutes 07 June 1988 .4) Development of High Technology Activity by Jack Barker .5) Definition of a Technology Park by Derek Woolley .6) Shire of Buninyong minutes 28 June 1988 .7) Shire of Buninyong minutes 19 July 1988 .8) Invitation to a reception to commemorate the inauguration of the Ballarat Technology Park (John Parkin) by Shire of Buninyong President Cr Judith Coull to be held on 03 August 1989. .9) Invitation to a reception to the Ballarat Technology Park (John Beaumont) .10) Ballarat Courier article 04 August 1989 .11) Draft letter to Professor Geoffrey Blainey from John Parkin .12) Letter to the Editor from John Parkin, 18 December 2000 .13) University of Ballarat Development Appeal, 04 November 1994 .14 & .15) Invitation to installment dinner to celebrate the installation of Professor Geoffrey Blainey as Chancellor of the University of Ballarat to be held in the Union Building (now Albert Coates Building), Mt Helen campus .16) Letter to the editor from John Parkin .17) Letter from John Beaumont, 25 November 1994 .18) Invitation to the opening of the ISSC Southern Region Data Centre to be held on 24 November 1995. .19) Letter from Barry Traynor, 13 December 1995 .20) Planning Scheme information relating to the LaTrobe Research and Development Zone. .1) 2nd May 2005 History of Technology Park (I.T. centre) The history of the Technology Park started back in the mid-1980s. At the time I was a Buninyong Shire Councilor and as such I was Buninyong's representative on the then Ballarat Development Committee. At one of our meetings we received a request for information on a suitable site for a technology park. The requirements were for a site adjacent to a tertiary institution, secluded for security purposes and large enough to contain such a development. The next morning I contacted our Shire Engineer at the time, Newell Barrett and we drove around the area we both agreed that the current site was the most suitable we saw to meet the requirements. At the time it was owned by George Morrison. however the original enquiry to the B.D.C. came to nothing but the Shire Council and the B.D.C. decided to investigate the possibility of the site becoming a technology Park and information was collected. At about this time Mr Morrison put the property on the market and it was bought by a Ballarat builder, Mr John Beaumont, with the idea of developing it as a residential area. Council then arranged a meeting with Messrs Morrison and Beaumont to discuss the matter. I remember Mr Morrison saying he did not care what was done with it he just wanted to sell it and move down to the coast. Mr Beaumont, on the other hand, said he wasn't ready to retire yet and the idea interested him. As a result a committee consisting of the B.C.A.E., B.D.C. and Buninyong Shire Council (and Mr Beaumont) was formed to plan the development and rezone the area to technology park. It was previously zoned residential land and would seem to have been suitable for sub-division and residential development - its close proximity to the College being a major factor in its favour. The point of this is if Mr Beaumont had insisted on pursuing his original plan and had opposed the rezoning, I am quite confident he would have won an appeal at the A.A.T . (Administrative Appeals Tribunal - forerunner of V.C.A.T.) and the I.T. centre would not have got off the ground and the area would be covered with houses. But Mr Beaumont did go into the project with enthusiasm and the first stage was commenced on the 3rd August 1989 when the first sod was turned by Hon. David White, the Minister for Industry, Technology and resources (See the Courier 4th August 1989) Mr Beaumont went overseas to study similar parks and look for tenants. Unfortunately government did not support the project as they have now and apparently Mr Beaumont was ahead of his time for the private sector so Mr Beaumont could not continue the development and the site eventually passed to the College. I personally think more could have been done ... The work done by the Buninyong Shire Council and Ballarat Development Committee seems to have been forgotten as according to the Courier December 21, 2000 we are told the Park opened in 1995 as a joint venture between the City and the University. As a former Councillor said to me on the day "What happened to the plaque David White unveiled in 1989!" If there is any other information you want, please contact me. You may use my file for reference. Kind regards John Parkin PS I always felt a bit guilty that I encouraged John Beaumont and he was left in the lurch. ballarat technology park, parkin, john parkin, helyar, barker, woolley, shire of buninyong, beaumont, blainey, geoffrey blainey, southern region data centre, greenhill enterprise centre, stan jeffrey, jeffrey, john beaumont, david white