Work on paper - James Oddie, Benefactor. the Ballarat Courier, April 21, 1890, Ballarat Philanthropists, April, 1890

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James Oddie, Benefactor. the Ballarat Courier, Monday, April 21, 1890.

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James Oddie, Benefactor. the Ballarat Star, Monday, April 21, 1890, (original).

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James Oddie, Benefactor. the Ballarat Star, Monday, April 21, 1890, (transcription).

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Jame Oddie - Ballarat's Founding Father. The News, Wednesday, April 20, 1983, page 8.

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Historical information

James Oddie had returned from travels abroad and gave a speech at the Ballarat Art Gallery concerning the pleasure and importance of being a benefactor during one's lifetime in the light of Christian beliefs.

Significance

The article indicates the esteem in which Oddie was held and notwithstanding other benefactors' contributions to Ballarat. Even if they were not as wealthy, their contributions were not forgotten.

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Two pages of small black and white print in columns.

Inscriptions & markings

Bottom of the page, "Courier" is written in blue biro

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Identifier

JGC F3 002

Date made

April, 1890

Production methods

newsprint

Materials

1A4 sheet of white photocopying paper

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Work on paper - James Oddie, Benefactor. the Ballarat Courier, April 21, 1890, Ballarat Philanthropists, April, 1890

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