Historical information
It is though this image was taken not long after Harry Arblaster became Principal at the Ballarat School of Mines. There were very few occasions when staff were required to wear an academic gown.
The five unknowns in the back row are likely to be Ballarat School of Mines science and engineering staff.
Physical description
Thirteen men in academic regalia.
Standing left to right - Hector Yates, ? , ? , ? , Eric McGrath, Bill Durant, Geoff Biddington, Oral (Sp?) [Dusty] Miller.
Seated left to right - E.J. Barker, ?, Harry Arblaster, Lindsay Hillman, Harold Trudinger
