Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, c1979, c1979

Physical description

Three images depicting features of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.

.1) Colour photograph of the refurbished Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, showing the centenary plaque.

.2) Plaque on the Norfolk Island Pine which was in the possession of Jessie Knox Smith for 22 years (she was the sister of Professor Alfred Mica Smith). It was transplanted in memory of Professor Alfred Mica Smith.

.3) View of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens

Inscriptions & markings

.2) 'Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria Excelsa)
This tree was in the possession of Miss Jessie Knox Smith, sister of Professor Alfred Mica Smith for 22 years.
Transplanted in memory of his long membership
Past Students Association"

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