Historical information
The Ballarat School of Mines was opened to student in 1870. It was the first School of Mines in Australia. It is now a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.
Physical description
Two black an white photos of the Ballarat School of Mines Centenary Cake being cut at the Centenary dinner on 08 August 1970.
.1) E.J. Barker, principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, assists Albert E. Stohr, Vice-President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council, to cut the Centenary Cake
.2) Candles on the Centenary Cake are blown out. Standing is A.E. Stohr. Seated Left to right: Mrs M.B. John, Mrs E.J. Tippett, Sir Douglas Menzies.
