Historical information

The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870,. It was the first School of Mines in Australia. The Associateship was held in high regard and recognised throughout the world.

Stanley Browning Vial is listed no the Ballarat School of Mines Associateship Roll for 1903.

Physical description

Printed certificate on vellum, with handwritten details. The certificate was made out to Stanley Browning Vial, and signed by President of Council Andrew Anderson and Vice President J.M. Bickett.

Inscriptions & markings

All names have been crossed out, the seal has been removed and hand written in red is the word 'cancelled'.