Photograph - Colour - Installation of the Fourth Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, 2005

From the Collection of Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre) Federation University Australia E.J. Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen Victoria

Description: Framed colour photograph of Vice-Chancellor Kerry O. Cox (Vice-Chancellor), Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria Lady Southey A.M. (centre), and Chancellor Robert H.T. Smith (right).
Size: 19.5 x 30.0 cm (sight); 36.0 x 45.0 cm (frame)
Object Registration: 26401
Keywords: kerry cox, robert h.t. smith, lady southey
When Made: 10/05/2005
Last updated: 13 Jul 2018 at 5:36PM

Image - Education Department Record of War Service Frontice Piece

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Fronticepiece illlustration for the book 'Education Department Record of War Service'.

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Photograph - Ballarat School of Mines Football Team, 1920

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Twenty four members of the Ballarat School of Mines Football team pose for a photograph. Seated third from left: Douglas Rex (Peter) Evans

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Photograph - Black and White - Ballarat School of Mines Atheletics Team, 1926

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Black and white photograph of eight members of the Ballarat School of Mines Atletics team, winners of the Herald Shield for the fourth successive year. Standing left to right: Ned Roberts, Herb Morris, Jock Sutherland. Sitting left to right: Bob Collins, Fred Ewert, Les Evans, Lindsay Hillman, Oliver Roberts

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Architectural Plan - Ballarat School of Mines Gauge Tower Architectural Plan

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Original framed architectural plan for the Ballarat School of Mines Gauge Tower. The plan includes sections and elecation. Some areas have been coloured, and the drawing is at a scale of four feet to one inch.

Historical information

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first of its type in Australia. The Albert Street frontage was the 'working end' of the campus with the mining laboratory, gauge tower and caretakers cottage. All the structures in the foreground have been demolished to make way for the Flecknoe Building and the M.B. John Building. The gauge tower is also depicted in the 1881 Annual Report.

Inscriptions & Markings

Verso in ink "Gauge Tower School of Mines"

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Architectural Plan - Ballarat School of Mines Gauge Tower Architectural Plan

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Printed copy of an architectural plan for the Ballarat School of Mines Gauge Tower as printed in the 1879 Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report.

Historical information

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first of its type in Australia. The Albert Street frontage was the 'working end' of the campus with the mining laboratory, gauge tower and caretakers cottage. All the structures in the foreground have been demolished to make way for the Flecknoe Building and the M.B. John Building. Harry Brew, the well known Ballarat School of Mines caretaker, lived in the small weatherboard building to the right of the photograph. He was appointed to the staff at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1936.

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Photographs - Ballarat Photographs, 1967

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Black and white photographs of Ballarat buildings .1) Spiral Staircase .2) Union Hotel, Ballarat .3) Queen Victoria statue, Sturt Street .4) St Patrick's Cathedral gates .5) Shingle roof in Ballarat .6) Bluestone laneway .7) St Alipius', Ballarat East

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Correspondence - Ballarat Children's Home to Ballarat School of Mines, 1968

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Correspondence from the Ballarat Children's Home concerning the the progress of a student at the Ballarat Junior Technical School.

Historical information

Kevin Murray was the Principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School.

Inscriptions & Markings

The name "Ballarat Orphanage" has been crossed out the the words "Ballarat Children's Home" has been stamped at the top of the page.

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Correspondence - Ballarat Children's Home to Ballarat School of Mines, 1969

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Correspondence from the Ballarat Children's Home concering the potential enrolment of a student at the Ballarat Junior Technical School in preparation for an apprenticeship in joinery.

Historical information

Kevin Murray was the Principal of the Ballarat Junior Technical School.

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Plan - Plan of the Ballarat Children's Home

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Copy of a plan of the Ballarat Children's Home (formerly Ballarat Orphanage) in Victoria Street. The plan names each building, and identifies the oval, tennis courts, playground and farm. The hall, dining room and school have been highlighted in orange. The 'Blue Birds' building has an orange question mark over it. WGS 84 37degrees 33' 35" S 143 degrees 53' 10" E

Inscriptions & Markings

Written in blue "Board meeting next Wed"

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Photographs - Ballarat University College, School of Business formal occasions

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Series of photographs of various people associated with the School of Business .1-5) People attending the Walter Robson Graduate Dinner 1986 .6-14) People attending the Graduate Dinner 1987 at the Bell Tower .7) Gerry .8) Bev Sparks lecturer Admin .9) Garry Carnegie lecturer Acc's .11) Director .15-21b) G. Holmes Farewell 1986 .22-24) Graduation Dinner 1985 .25) Brian West 1986 .26) Bev Sparks 1986 .27) Barry Davis 1986 .28) John Wotsko 1986 .29) Mark Brookes 1986 .30) Ron Kemp 1986 .31) Gerry Anderson (Math) 1986 .32) Cathy Mason 1986 .33) Ken Morris, Barry Davis, P Oppenhiem, R Kemp & D Shanahan 1986 .34) Management game team 1986 .35) P Oppenhiem 1986 .36) Gerald .37-44) Staff Conference Learmonth Nov 1986 .37) Bus to Learmonth .38) Doug Thac .39) Lunch Conference .40) Working Hard- P Oppenhiem & D Shanahan .41) Walter Robson Centre .42) Ron Jelleff, Doug Thac, Brian West, Adrian Smith .43) L-R - Ron Kemp, Walter Robson, Gary Carnegie .44) Ron Kemp .45) Feb 1987, B Trudinger .46) Cathy, Jan 1987 .47) Ron Jelleff 1986 .48) Andrew Keay 1986 (Feb-Dec) Law .49) 10th Anniversary Ball, 31 Oct 1986 .50) Ball - Dennis Shanahan .51) Ball - Barry Davis .52-55) Launching Management Competition at Craig's Hotel 1987 .56) Susan Parks 1987 (exchange with D Thac) .57) Pat Hope 1987 .58) Pauline (part time) 1987 .59-61) Launching of the Faculty of Business Newsletter (July 87) .62-63) Susan Parks her last working day at BCAE 1987 .64-66) Management Competition 1987 .67-75) Student Awards 1987 .76) Student Awards winning group MANSYM 1987 .77-89) Awards for Excellence 1988 .77) Graeme & Alison King 1988 .78) Alison King 1988 .79) Craig Ower (right) 1988 .80) Director & Jodie Lunn 88 .90) Farewell Bev & Barbara .91 Business & Librarianship Nov 1988

Historical information

These photos came from Mary Hollick when she retired in 2017. Mary worked for more than 30 years and was a senior lecturer in Tourism at what is now Federation University's School of Business. These photos were taken over four years at various events including the Graduation Dinners for the School of Business, conferences and awards ceremonies.

Inscriptions & Markings

On First page written in blue pen - Walter Robson Graduate Dinner 1986 Under the next 4 photos - Graduate Dinner 1986 On following page - Graduate Dinner 1987 Bell Tower

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Photograph - Colour - Graphic Design Student Portraits

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Three CD-ROMS of Colour photographs of young adults thought to be Graphic Design students at Ballarat. If you can identify any of the photographs please use the comments link below.

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Photograph - Colour - Art Tram by Ballarat University College Student, 1991

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Colour photographs of an art tram by Mark Lycette, a Graphic Design Student at Ballarat University College. The tram includes the words "Crime Prevention - A Shared Responsibilty"

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Photograph - Colour - "RAAF 70th Anniversary" Art Tram, 1991

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Black and white photograph of an art tram with the words "RAAF 70th Anniversary" on it.

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Photograph - Colour - "Melbourne Now" Art Tram

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Photograph of an art tram with the words "Melbourne Now" on it.

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Photograph - Black and White - Ballarat Teachers' College: Victorian Teachers' Union Representatives, 1969

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Black and white photograph mounted on heavy card

Historical information

Professional photograph of students posed sitting and standing.

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Photograph - Black and White - Ballarat Teachers' College: Trained Infant Teacher's Certificate Students, 1969

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Black and white photograph mounted on heavy card

Historical information

Professional photograph of students posed sitting and standing.

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Scientific Object - Scales

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

2 pound weigh scale; yellow gold gunmetal base, brass pans. Black pointer indicates balance.

Historical information

Used at SMB / UB

Inscriptions & Markings

"AVERY" and "TO WEIGH 2LB MADE IN ENGLAND".

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Scientific Instrument - Quadrant letter scales

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Set of Quadrant Letter Scales, black metal legs with brass platform and pendulum, scale to 18oz

Historical information

Used in admin office to weigh parcels

Inscriptions & Markings

On dial - "Concav"

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CD-ROM - University of Ballarat Graduation Images, 2009

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Four CD-ROMs with photographs of the University of Ballarat graduations for 2009. It include Honorary Doctorates (Christine Nixon, Steve Bracks, mace bearers and granduands)

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Report - Report of Visit to Pumped Storage and Other Installment in Germany, 1959

Federation University Australia Historical Collection (Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre), Mount Helen

Typed report by Graham H. Beanland. Includes original photographs, and the following sites that were visited - Geesthact, Schluchsee, Brauweiler, Rommerskirchen, Fortuna, Birsfelden, Geesthact Pumped Storage Station. A coloured map of Baden-Wurttemburg is included.

Historical information

Graham Beanland is a former Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines. The report was prepared as the result of an overseas scholarship

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Photograph - Colour - Installation of the Fourth Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, 2005

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