Booklet - A Guide to Maldon, 1983

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

Description: Soft covered booklet featuring an aerial view of the town of Maldon on the cover.
Size: A4
Object Registration: 21043
Keywords: heritage, tourism, maldon, mining, streetscape, townscape, gardens, quartz reef mining, geology, maldon goldmines, maldon hospital, kangaroo hotel, architecture, conservation and planning, cast iron, forests, mount tarrangower, nuggetty ranges, beehive
When Made: 1983
Made By: Wendy Morris (Maker)
Last updated: 12 Feb 2019 at 11:54AM

Plan - Contour Plan of the Canadian Rifle Range Ballaarat, 1906

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

Copy of a contour plan of the Canadian Rifle Range, on the outskirts of Ballarat. The Rifle Range was in close proximity to the former Canadian Railway Station.

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Booklet - To Punish and to Protect: A History of the Ballarat Gaol, 2018

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

Grey soft covered booklet with an old black and white image of the front of the Ballarat Gaol on the cover.

Historical information

This work is an undergraduate essay submitted for the capstone subject 'Making history' at the University of Melbourne in 2018. The primary objective of the project was to research and write a local history for a public audience.

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Costume - Ballarat School of Mines Windcheater

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

This orange coloured cotton knit windcheater has a built-in v-shaped rib fabric inset at the top front. The rib is also at the round neck, cuffs and waist. On the front is printed in black, the crest with the words 'School of Mines' around the crest and 'Ballarat' underneath.

Historical information

This windcheater was worn by John Barker who was the son of E J Barker who from 1949-1960 was a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB). Then from 1960-1964 was Vice Principal at SMB and was Principal of SMB from 1964-76. Then from 1976-1987 was Foundation Director of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) until his retirement. The Library at Federation University was named in honour of E J Barker. John completed a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education and a few years later a Bachelor of Engineering. John was a keen sportsman particularly enjoying hockey and sailing. He died as a result of an accident on 16 June 1994.

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Costume Accessories - Ballarat School of Mines Scarf

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

This acrylic knitted bottle green scarf with gold stripes has green and gold fringing on both ends and the crest of the Ballarat School of Mines embroidered on one end.

Historical information

This scarf was commissioned by Ben Mountford who was part of the Collaborative Research Centre in Australian History (CRCAH) based at the Federation University SMB Campus (former Ballarat School of Mines). Ben now works at Australian Catholic University, but before that he held a lectureship at Federation University Australia as well as research fellowships at La Trobe University and the Huntington Library, and a lectureship at the University of Buckingham. From 2008-15 he was at Oxford University. Up to eight scarves were made in the Ballarat School of Mines colours for various staff members for the 2016 Australian History Association Conference which was held in Ballarat. This scarf was a gift to John McDonnell and was donated when clearing his office in 2018 after finishing in the position of Dean of Education at Federation University.

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Book - Love your feet more: The Oliver Story

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

Black hard-covered book on Oliver boot makers titled, Love Your Feet More:The Oliver story, donated by Phil Roberts

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Booklet - The theory and practice of ventilation in mines.

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

52 page booklet, Includes chapters of meteorological instruments, theory of mine ventilation, third law of mine ventilation, extraction of cube root.

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Book - Gippsland east: its geology & mining development

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

Soft brown covered book of 45 pages about East Gippsland mining and development. Includes map of Gippsland East, Lakes Entrance. Includes Lakes Entrance, Metung, Beng Worden, Bairnsdale, Longford, Torquay.

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

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Newspaper Supplement - The Courier: Ballarat 1900-2000

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

98 page newspaper supplement celebrating the century 1900-2000

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Electrical Appliance - Philips Portable Valve Radio - Model 111F; 1950s

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

Silver metal with black bakelite sides. Mesh panels at front and back for sound. Panel (shutter) on front folds back to reveal the radio stations in Australia. Stations use the old format - 3LO instead of 774. Right hand side has knob that changes the station, left side has one to change the volume

Historical information

Philips Australia: Radioplayer 111F. Portable radio - valves.

Inscriptions & Markings

Philips badge on front

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Clipping - The Ballarat Bonanza in Parade, September 1956

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

A two page article on Ballarat from the magazine 'Parade'

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Signs - The Wooden Desktop Signs with Gold Lettering

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

Wooden desktop signs with gold lettering and stands

Historical information

The three signs were used at Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, possibly during the time Harry Arblaster was the Principal - 1959 - 1964. They would have come from the Science and Engineering Departments.

Inscriptions & Markings

Gold lettering: .1) METALLURGY; .2) PURE SCIENCE; .3) CIVIL

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Costume Accessories - Ballarat University Collage Lapel Pin

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

This metal and enamel lapel pin has a long pin with a cap. The design features the name in metal and four stars in green enamel with a maroon enamel background. 2 sizes.

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Costume Accessories - School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Tie Pin

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

A small card folder with printed information and a green and gold enamelled tie pin. Some folders have the pin attached and some pins are separate in packets.

Historical information

The tie pin was used to celebrate the amalgamation of the University of Ballarat with the Wimmera Institute of TAFE on 1 January 1998 and was attached to a small folder with this information. They were given away or sold for $1.90 each.

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Book - The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy: Constitution and By-Laws and List of Members (with topographical Index), 1913

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

Buff soft covered book.

Historical information

W. Poole and J.W. Tank from Ballarat is listed as members, as is J.W. Sutherland from Boulder.

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Book - The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy: List of members (with topographical index, etc., 1923

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

Buff soft covered book.

Historical information

Ballarat School of Mines graduate, Reginald Brooks, is listed as a member from Melbourne. Also J.V. Lake from Ballarat, J.W. Sutherland from Boulder, John Adam from Gwala

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Scientific Instrument - Electric Calculator: Sharp Compet 361P

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

Desk-top electric calculator with 16 digit electronic display; 4 memories; operations controlled by keyboard. Type: Sharp Compet 363P; Serial No. 11110811

Historical information

Used in the Physics Department at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education.

Inscriptions & Markings

Metalic adhevise strip label: "Ballarat C.A.E. PHYSICS"

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Booklet - Education Department Victoria Technical Schools Register for Classes in Carpentry and Joinery, 1982

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

Blue hard covered book with red tape. Instructor was Jeff White. Includes a sheet on mathematical competencey.

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Booklet - Education Department Victoria Technical Schools Register for Classes in Carpentry, 1982

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

Blue hard covered book with red tape. Instructor was John Tobin. I

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Booklet - Education Department Victoria Technical Schools Register for Classes in Upholstery c1982

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

Blue hard covered book with red tape. Instructor was G. Dunne. Includes some student payment receipts. It also includes a brochure on the Fitting and Machining Department at the Ballarat School of Mines.

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Booklet - A Guide to Maldon, 1983

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