Historical information

This photo is assumed to be science (mining) students at the Ballarat School of Mines. The building they stand in front of is the first building used by the Ballarat School of Mines, and was the abandoned Ballarat Circuit Court House.

Physical description

Staff and students of the Ballarat School of Mines are photographed in front of the former Ballarat Circuit Court House (now demolished). Staff are seated in the second row from the front, and are (from left) Daniel Walker , ? , Alfred Mica Smith, Dawburn, Thomas Hart, ? , ?, [Charles Fenner?].

Inscriptions & markings

Some names of students have been handwritten onto the mount card and include: Harry Longford, Philburn, Hepburn, Wallin, Blayney, Grey, Futter, Young, and Kingsbury