Historical information

Due to the Covid19 Pandemic and associated lockdowns the time capsule was not opened in 2022.

Physical description

Ballarat School of Mines Time Capsule buried for posterity

Inscriptions & markings

The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat
Est. 1870
This plaque commemorates the planting of a tree and placing of a
time capsule by Dr Ron Wild, the last serving Director of SMB,
together with staff to mark the end of the institution prior to its merger
with the University of Ballarat and the Wimmera Institute of TAFE
19 December 1997
Time capsule to be opened in 2020
SMB