Historical information

The Ballarat School of Mines was established to educate in the branches of the science related to mining. The aim was to 'make the School thoroughly practical and accessible to all parties' by establishing both day and evening classes with the resident master assisted by Professors, Lecturers and Examiners of the highest scientific attainments.

Physical description

A number of documents and letters relating to the Ballarat School of Mines in 1873.

.34) Letter from Gavin Duffy accepting the office of Governor of the Ballarat School of Mines, 12 April 1872.