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The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. W.H. Ellwood was former Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College.
A invitation card to the Ballarat Junior Technical School Speech Night in 1954, which was held at Alfred Hall. The guest speaker was W.H. Ellwood.
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The aims of the School was "To provide a Technical Training which will prepare girls for their future life's work. This school provides a continuity of study between the Primary and Senior Technical School (School of Mines) classes. This supplies a long felt want in giving a preliminary training for Technical Art, Craft, Commercial, and Industrial Education. It must, however, be distinctly understood that these Preparatory Classes do not fully qualify girls in any of the subjects, but rather discover their aptitude for some line of technical work and thoroughly prepare the to specialise in that particular branch.
Prospectus for girls technical education at the Ballarat School of Mines and the Ballarat Technical Art School
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A student production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.
39 Colour Photographs of a Student Production of Joseph At Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat c. 1990s .1) Len Bauska on a red ladder .2) Len Bauska .3) Unknown Student .4) Unkown Student .5) .6) Rehearsals in Progress .7) Students in Dressing Room .8) Two students .9) .10)Rehearsing in Orchestra Pit .11) Rehearsing In Orchestra Pit .12)Rehearsing in Orchestra Pit .13) Set Design .14)Student .15) Two Students .16) Green Room at Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat .17) .18)Len Bauska with Disco Balls .19)On set with ladder .20)Rehearsals .21) Making the Technicolour Dreamcoat .22)Making the Technicolour Dreamcoat .23) Student making costume .24)Students making costumes .25) .26)Students making costumes .27)Making costumes .28) Students making costumes .29) students making costumes .30) Younger members of the cast .31) Hair and Makeup .32)Preparing for a performance .33)Male cast members .34) Three cast members .35) Male cast members in dressing room .36) Student on phone .37)Student on phone .38) Courier poster announcing 6 more nights .39) Promotional banner for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
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Colour photograph of the brew tower associated with the former Ballarat Brewing Company. It is now a part of the Federation University SMB Campus
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Prospects Training Restaurant on the ground floor of the Former Ballarat Junior Technical School Building.
Prospects Training Restaurant on the ground floor of the Former Ballarat Junior Technical School Building.
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This image was on a CD-ROM which was placed in a time capsule in December 1997, just before the Ballarat School of Mines merged with the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). The time capsule should have been opened in 2020, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but was postponed due to successive lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic. The time capsule was opened in 2022.
The Ballarat School of Mines File Server Room on the top floor of the Brewery Building, Room 2-1. The communications cabinet in the File Server Room serviced the whole of the Breery Building.
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This image was on a CD-ROM which was placed in a time capsule in December 1997, just before the Ballarat School of Mines merged with the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). The time capsule should have been opened in 2020, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but was postponed due to successive lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic. The time capsule was opened in 2022.
The Ballarat School of Mines Dot Matrix Printer used to print internal and external assessment sheets from the student record system SMBSMART for the student records department. It was located in the SMB Brewery Building.
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This image was on a CD-ROM which was placed in a time capsule in December 1997, just before the Ballarat School of Mines merged with the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). The time capsule should have been opened in 2020, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but was postponed due to successive lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic. The time capsule was opened in 2022.
Ballarat School of Mines Manager of Information Technology, John Dixon, in his office in the Brewery Building.
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This image was on a CD-ROM which was placed in a time capsule in December 1997, just before the Ballarat School of Mines merged with the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). The time capsule should have been opened in 2020, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but was postponed due to successive lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic. The time capsule was opened in 2022.
Ballarat School of Mines Manager of Information Technology, John Dixon, in his office in the Brewery Building.
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This image was on a CD-ROM which was placed in a time capsule in December 1997, just before the Ballarat School of Mines merged with the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). The time capsule should have been opened in 2020, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but was postponed due to successive lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic. The time capsule was opened in 2022.
Top floor corridor in the Former Ballarat Junior Technical School Building. Ini 1997 the ground floor of this building housed Prospects Training Restaurant.
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This image was on a CD-ROM which was placed in a time capsule in December 1997, just before the Ballarat School of Mines merged with the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). The time capsule should have been opened in 2020, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but was postponed due to successive lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic. The time capsule was opened in 2022.
Classroom on the Top floor of the Former Ballarat Junior Technical School Building
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Prospects Training Restaurant on the ground floor of the Former Ballarat Junior Technical School Building.
Prospects Training Restaurant on the ground floor of the Former Ballarat Junior Technical School Building.
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Prospects Training Restaurant on the ground floor of the Former Ballarat Junior Technical School Building.
Prospects Training Restaurant on the ground floor of the Former Ballarat Junior Technical School Building.
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The Ballarat School of Mines merged with the University of Ballarat in 1998. In December 1997 the staff buried a time capsule, to be opened in 2020, the 150th anniversary of establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines. Due to Covid19 lockdowns the time capsule was not opened until 2022/
Video of the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines video in 2022.
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This image was on a CD-ROM which was placed in a time capsule in December 1997, just before the Ballarat School of Mines merged with the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). The time capsule should have been opened in 2020, the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but was postponed due to successive lockdowns during the Covid19 pandemic. The time capsule was opened in 2022.
Three men in the Information Technology Room in the top floor of the Brewery Building at the Ballarat School of Mines. Greg Eames is in the foreground with his back to the camera. Nicholas Dore stares towards the camera, and Ballarat School of Mines Information Technology Staff Phil Brokenshire works at the back bench. The pipe leading to the roof connects to a portable air conditioner. The top floor rooms were very hot.
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Letter from W.J. Scala concerning bringing his studies up to date and meeting the requirements for a Diploma of Electrical Engineering.
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Many mining companies sought staff from the Ballarat School of Mines.
Typed letter on Northern Hercules No Liability letterhead asking for a qualified assayer to work at the Pine Creek Gold Mine 160 miles south of Darwin. The letter was responded to by R.W. Richards, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines
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Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Ballarat College of Advanced Education had been trying for approval of a PG1 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management during 1976 and 1977. This last application was 1978. They were hoping to introduce it in 1979. Present at this meeting held on Tuesday 8th August 1978 were representatives from: EAC Subcommittee; W J Robertson (Convenor), Dr K B Brown (Medical Officer}, Dr A J Christophers (Chief Industrial Hygiene Officer, Dept of Health, E O'Keefe (Secretary to the Committee) Ballarat CAE Course Advisory Committee; W Jinkins (Safety Engineer, Gas & Fuel), E Wigglesworth (Injury Research Unit, Royal College of Surgeons) Ballarat College of Advanced Education; D J Woolley (Head of School of Engineering), T D Norwood (Head of Dept Mechanical Engineering), D Viner (Course Co-ordinator}, G Fernandez (School of Business} Recommendation that the proposed course for the award of PG1 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management at Ballarat College of Advanced Education be approved for introduction in 1979 at first year level. This still needs approval from the Tertiary Education Commission for the purposes of the expenditure of funds under the provision of the State Government.
Ten A4 pages - typed. Four correspondence and six the Draft of course for the application
Letterhead of Victoria Institute of Colleges and the Prime Minister, Canberra Signature: R I Viner - Minister assisting the Prime MInister in Public Service Matters Elizabeth O'Keefe - Secretary to the Academic Committee in Engineering, V.I.C.
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Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge Memo from Dennis Else to E J Barker, Director of BCAE outlining the support externally for a Health and Safety Centre in Ballarat. The Chief Inspector of Factories in Victoria has also discussed the implementation of a Data Bank to allow input of solutions to various problems discovered on inspections. A detailed document for the case for developing the centre at Ballarat prepared by Dr Dennis Else, Visiting Fellow. He suggests a meeting with Derek Woolley, Head of Engineering and other Heads of School be held.
Seven A4 pages, typed - some with hand written notations
D S (Dennis Else)
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Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge Letter had been sent to the National Safety Council of Australia informing them of the recipient of their trophy for 1983. Council's reply form Gordon Lewis, addressed to Dennis Else, says they will obtain the trophy from previous winner and inscribe new winner's name on it and replica. Suggestion is that the trophy be kept at the College and displayed. This practice is followed at other Colleges. The Federal President Mr Clive Peterson to make the presentation. Derek Woolley replied and explained the College was in an interim period between Dennis Else and Derek Viner. Invited Gordon Lewis to attend the presentation.
Two A4 page typed. .1 Cream coloured
Letterhead of National Safety Council and Ballarat College of Advanced Education
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Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge Letter from the Department of Defence to Dennis Else looking at the possibility of Ballarat College of Advanced Education conducting a short course in occupational health and safety for RAAF hygiene personnel. It would teach the fundamentals of occupational health and environmental monitoring and control. Better use of the practical time allocated is needed. Noise induced hearing loss is the most widespread occupational health risk in the RAAF. Industrial chemicals used and hazardous industrial procedures in the repair and maintenance of aircraft are an issue needing resolution. Existing terminal objectives for basic hygiene inspectors course in occupational health and safety are provided for comment. Information provided by K R Stone, Flight Lieutenant for Director General of Air Force Health Services.
Eight A4 pages,typed. Handwritten note top left corner
Letterhead of Department of Defence - Air Force Office.Signature of K R Stone
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Used at the Federation Univeristy SMB science laboratory
100 ml glass syringe with luer lock and metal tip
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Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge The newly-formed Australian College of Occupational Medicine was formed in 1983 in Parkville Victoria. The Chief Censor was David Ferguson. He was requested by the Council to develop training programs for future Fellows of the College. The College does not expect to conduct courses or examinations at present, but may do so in the future. It is interested to know what courses are or likely to become available throughout Australia. As Ballarat College of Advanced Education offers courses in occupational health/hygiene/safety/ergonomic, the College maybe interested in offering courses. If so, details of the courses should be forwarded for for consideration. The College is anxious to identify and promote courses that meet the College's needs and standards. Derek Woolley forwarded the relevant information to the Chief Censor, Dr David Ferguson for consideration.
Four A4 pages typed.
Letterheads - The Australian College of Occupational Medicine and Ballarat College of Advanced Education
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Used at the Ballarat School of Mines Chemistry Labratory, which was closed and dismantled with TAFE Cuts.
Wooden test tube holder with teh capacity to hold six test tubes
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The Chemistry laboratory was closed after large cuts to the TAFE sector. The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.
Small brown bottles with white plastic lids
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The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor insttution of Federation University Australia
Metal Tongs
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The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor insttution of Federation University Australia
7 glass test tubes
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Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The Director of the Women's Bureau, Ms Jenni Neary spoke on Federal Initiatives in Occupational Safety and Health at the Newcastle Working Women's Centre. She emphasised the importance of including women's groups in the consultations being held around Australia. This was a significant recognition of the specific health and safety problems faced by women in the labour force.
A4 page printed both sides
Barbara Fergusson
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The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor insttution of Federation University Australia
% glass test tubes
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The Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor insttution of Federation University Australia
Two concave glass disks, and one smaller one
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