Work on paper - An Expert Explains, Guns in the Gardens

Historical information

Historical information about the "Guns in the Gardens".

Significance

George Prideaux joined the Victorian navy in 1897 and served as an armourer. He was able to provide expert information on the Guns in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Physical description

One page and a quarter in both accounts about the Guns in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and in an article for the Friends of the Gardens' newsletter.

Inscriptions & markings

None

Subjects

john garner collection,
garner,
dr,
guns,
gardens,
john's jottings,
ballarat botanical gardens,
ballarat,
george prideaux,
muzzle loading guns,
cerberus.,
"big gun",
"nelson"

Identifier

JGC F4 008

Date made

July, 1949.

Production methods

Computer print-out

Materials

2 A4 white sheets

Contact the collector

If you want to ask a question, or you have information that you wish to share about this item, please contact Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group.

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https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/628347424c50ff2668cb45ba

Accessed 28 August 2026

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Work on paper - An Expert Explains, Guns in the Gardens - John's Jottings, July, 1949

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Work on paper - An Expert Explains, Guns in the Gardens - John's Jottings, July, 1949

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