Article - An Analysis of Gold Production Data for Victorian Reef and Deep Lead Mines

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: 18 pages typed copy.
Size: A4
Object Registration: 21045
Keywords: gold production, deep lead mines, statistics, quartz reefs
Last updated: 12 Feb 2019 at 12:22PM

Object - Ballarat School of Mines Pennant

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

A green felt pennant with Ballarat School of Mines Coat of Arms and yellow writing.

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Photgraph - Black and White - William Henry Middleton, Esq., c1940

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

Photographic portrait of W.H. Middleton in a timber frame.

Inscriptions & Markings

On mount "W.H. Middleton, Esq. President of School Council 1912-1940

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Report - SMB: Review Survey of Buildings and Grounds, July 1985

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

Spiral bound book - dark blue cover. 15 pages of written information plus 3 pages of photographs.

Historical information

Report of the detailed review of The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Limited undertaken by Alexander & Alexander in 1985. Previous reports were done in 1982 and 1983. The report covers all areas of the school - buildings and grounds. Some sections/buildings are still being completed. Report contains written evaluation, maps/diagrams and photographs.

Inscriptions & Markings

Gold lettering on from cover "Alexander & Alexander" Signature "J W Elliott" on page 10 (Loss Control Surveyor

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Programme - SMB: Book Launch: "A History of the School of Mines and Industries, 1870-1982"

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

Card - yellow and black outside with printed information inside

Historical information

To celebrate the 112th year of The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, a book launch was held on 12th April 1985. The book to be launched was "A History of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat" written by Warren Perry MBE. Professor Geoffrey Blainey A O officially launched the book.

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Leaflet - School of Mines Ballarat: Offer of Education for Farmers

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

Light fawn paper with dark brown print

Historical information

Pamphlet offering support to "men of the Land" who wish to extend their education. Help offered with mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, blacksmithing and woolclassing, husbandry and pasture improvement. This offer was extended by the Council of The School of Mines.

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Card - Blank - School of Mines Ballarat: Christmas Card

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

White card with school emblem and name on front Inner fold of paper Green, yellow and blue silk thread through fold

Historical information

Card printed to send to appropriate businesses, etc. There is no date with greeting so can be used any year.

Inscriptions & Markings

Cover: School of Mines Ballarat and school badge Inside:"With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year"

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Souvenir Ware - Lantian Jade Reproduction of Bronze Chariot-and-Horses

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

Boxed souvenir from University of Post and Telecommunications

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Photograph - Ballarat School of Mines Rules and Regulations to be Observed in the Laboratories, 1876

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

Photograph of a poster that was hung at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1879.

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Plans - Ballarat Gaol Plans, Watchtowers, Soil Tank, Elevations of walls, Ground Plans, etc

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

Seven copies of of ground floor and first floor plans of Ballarat Gaol, including aerial vier

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Promotional Booklet - University of Ballarat Pocket Statistics, 2008-2017

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

Statistics relating to the University of Ballarat and Federation University Australia.

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Object - Glass - Commemorative Glass for Nursing Students

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

Glass tumbler with gold etching around upper edge and gold emblem and writing on side

Historical information

Glass produced for graduates of the Nursing course at Ballarat College of Advanced Education, 1988

Inscriptions & Markings

Ballarat C.A.E. Diploma of Applied Science Nursing 1986-1988

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Object - Glass Desk Ornament: Paper Weight

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

Heavy glass with etching on two sides and hologram of clasped hands in base

Historical information

Shenzhen Polytechnic was founded in 1993. It is a senior academy with three campuses in China and co-operative relationships with 40 universities outside mainland China. It has been ranked first among China's vocational colleges.

Inscriptions & Markings

Circular emblem of Shenzhen Polytechnic - 1993 on one side. Opposite side has University of Ballarat Australia

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Photographs - Black and White - Private Residence of Townsend MacDermott

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

Copy of a black and white photograph purchased from the State Library of Victoria c1980. It shows a bluestone house with a number of women and girls on the verandah.

Historical information

The residence was designed by architect Henry Richards Caselli.

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Object - Glass Shelf Ornament: Shunde Polytechnic

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

Glass object with etching of a building and name of institution.

Historical information

Shunde Polytechnic is in district of Guangdong, Chine. District has an age-old tradition of being the centre of trade, textile industry.

Inscriptions & Markings

Chinese writing: Shunde Polytechnic in English. Symbol of institution.

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Object - SMB: 50 Years-On Reunion Medallion

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

Front: Gold coloured medallion with key ring attached. White centre section with school emblem Back: Building engraved in centre section. Brown box with red lining - insert section for medallion.

Historical information

Item made for students celebrating the 50th year since they attended the School of Mines.

Inscriptions & Markings

School of Mines and Industries around edge on front. 50 Year-On Reunion 1965-2015 around edge on back. SMB Reunion 2015 in gold on lid of box.

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Photographs - Colour - Federation University Camp Street Campus, 2016

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

Colour photographs by Trav Munro of buildings at the Federation University Camp Street Campus, including the former Ballarat Post Office (now Post Office Gallery), Former Law Courts (State Offices), New South, New North

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Booklet - Federation University Geoscience and Mining Group Annual Report, 2018

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

Blue and white soft covered report. A pdf of this report is available with this record.

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Booklet - Gippsland Campus External Study Guides, 1978-1991

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

Fourteen booklets with information of prospective students and external students at the Churchill Campus. Each book includes photographic images of students. .1) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education External Studies, 1978 .2) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education External Studies, 1979 .3) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Guide to External Studies, 1981 .4) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education External Studies, 1983 .5) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1983-84 .6) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1984 .7) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1985-6 .8) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1986-1987 .9) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Guide to External Studies 1987 .10) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Information Booklet 1987-1888 .11) Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education Guide for Prospective Students 1987-1888 .12) Gippsland Institute Guide to External Studies 1989 .13) Monash Gippsland Guide to External Studies 1987-1888 .14) Monash Gippsland Guide for Prospective Students 1991-1991

Historical information

The Churchill campus became a part of Federation University Australia in 2014.

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Document - Furniture and Equipment for Ballarat School of Mines Fitting and Machining Department, Stage 2 Development, 1985

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

A large folder of correspondence and documents relating to the Ballarat School of Mines Fitting and Machining furniture and equipment.

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Photograph - Black and White - Review Panel for Ballarat University Status, 1993

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

Black and white photograph of three men. Two are shaking hands in front of a portrait of a woman. Left - right: Cr James Cogland (Mayor, City of Ballarat), Bill Gribble, Dr William Pryor

Historical information

The University of Ballarat was established in 1994. It later became Federation University Australia.

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Article - An Analysis of Gold Production Data for Victorian Reef and Deep Lead Mines

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