Historical information
The FBBG History Group found in their research at the Public Records Office of Victoria that the Trustees of Thomson's Estate arranged for the City of Ballarat to undertake the care of Thomson's grave following the transfer of 10 pounds. However, the grave needs restoration and it was found that the Council still bears responsibility for its upkeep.
Significance
James Russell Thomson had been a generous benefactor to the City but as a bachelor, he had no descendants to care for his grave, which had fallen into disrepair. It was found that the Ballarat City Council still had responsibility for the upkeep of this grave.
Physical description
A one page letter to the Mayor, Councillor Verlin, Ballarat City Council from FBBG and 2 pages of
black and white photographs of Thomson's grave and headstone and a coloured photograph of the Thomson tablet at the Town Hall plus a quotation for work needed on the grave.
Inscriptions & markings
3 corrections in biro to the letter, 2nd and 2nd last line.
Subjects
- doctor john garner,
- ballarat botanical gardens,
- friends of the ballarat botanical gardens,
- ballarat city council,
- james russell thomson,
- noble wilson,
- public record office of victoria,
- benefactors of the gardens and their graves,
- old ballarat cemetery,
- john garner collection,
- gradens,
- ballarat,
- thomson
