Ballarat Collection

Wertheims Sewingmachine
The sewing machines manufactured by Joseph Wertheim of Frankfurt are used by gnomes as well as by the housewives of Ballarat and Warrnambool

Sturt-Street, Ballarat, Victoria (engraving)
1626229 Sturt-Street, Ballarat, Victoria (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sturt-Street, Ballarat, Victoria)

Star of the East Gold Mine, Ballarat, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Star of the East Gold Mine, Ballarat, 1901. Ballarat on the Yarrowee River in the Central Highlands of Victoria, was transformed during the Victorian gold rush. From " Federated Australia"

Old car abandoned near Ballarat Ghost Town in the Death Valley National Park desert, California, USA

Grace
A portrait oil painting of a young lady named Grace, seated with hands folded, wearing a dark black dress. Date: circa 1922

Bird s-eye View of Ballarat (b / w photo)
5225349 Bird s-eye View of Ballarat (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-eye View of Ballarat)

Lake Wendourie in Winter (b / w photo)
2813594 Lake Wendourie in Winter (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lake Wendourie in Winter)

The Band of Hope and Albion Consols (b / w photo)
2813531 The Band of Hope and Albion Consols (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band of Hope and Albion Consols)

A Drapers Shop at Ballarat, South Australia (engraving)
2773433 A Drapers Shop at Ballarat, South Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Drapers Shop at Ballarat, South Australia)

The Red Hill Mining Companys Claim, Bakery Hill, Ballarat (engraving)
2771822 The Red Hill Mining Companys Claim, Bakery Hill, Ballarat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Hill Mining Companys Claim, Bakery Hill)

Monument erige a la memoire de l explorateur Burke (engraving)
2783297 Monument erige a la memoire de l explorateur Burke (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument erige a la memoire de l explorateur Burke)

Gold-Washing at Ballarat (engraving)
654956 Gold-Washing at Ballarat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold-Washing at Ballarat. Illustration from All Round the World, Second Series (c 1870)

The Life of HRH the Duke of York (engraving)
1062710 The Life of HRH the Duke of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of HRH the Duke of York)

Mrs Chisholms Departure for Australia (engraving)
1618923 Mrs Chisholms Departure for Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Chisholms Departure for Australia)

Australian Exploration, Monument to Burke and Wills at Ballarat (engraving)
1053367 Australian Exploration, Monument to Burke and Wills at Ballarat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australian Exploration)

View of Ballarat, Victoria (engraving)
655314 View of Ballarat, Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Ballarat, Victoria)

The Royal Colonial Tour, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Melbourne and Ballarat (b / w photo)
1593802 The Royal Colonial Tour, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at Melbourne and Ballarat (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Lal-Lal Falls near Ballarat, Australia (engraving)
1052797 The Lal-Lal Falls near Ballarat, Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lal-Lal Falls near Ballarat, Australia)

Quartz crushing battery used during Australian gold rush
The first quartz crushing battery, used during the Australian gold rush, located at the base of Black Hill, Ballarat, Victoria. The quartz had to be crushed in order to extract the nuggets of gold

Bridgend CF35 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bridgend CF35 6

Reaper & Binder Competition, Mount Blowhard, near Ballarat, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Reaper & Binder Competition, Mount Blowhard, near Ballarat, 1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Statue of Robert Burns, Ballarat, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Robert Burns, Ballarat, 1901. Eight statues of Robert Burns were erected in Australia between 1883 and 1935, this was the first. From " Federated Australia"

Fish Ponds, Ercildoune, near Ballarat, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Fish Ponds, Ercildoune, near Ballarat, 1901. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

The Weir and Fluming, Kirks Reservoir, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Weir and Fluming, Kirks Reservoir, 1901. Kirks Reservoir, built c1860-1862 on the Yarrowee River near Ballarat, Victoria. From " Federated Australia". [The Werner Company, London, 1901]

Government Notice - For Lawlor and Black, c1854, (1902). The Eureka Stockade was a miners revolt in 1854 in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II

The Eureka Stockade, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, 1854, (1886). Artist: WJ Smedley
The Eureka Stockade, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, 1854, (1886). The Eureka Stockade was a miners revolt in 1854. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol I, by Andrew Garran

Speculators On The Corner, Ballarat, Australia, 1886. Artist: William Thomas Smedley
Speculators On The Corner, Ballarat, Australia, 1886. The town of Ballarat was founded in 1852 after gold was discovered nearby

Panning For Gold. From The Book Chips From The Earths Crust Published 1894

Ballarat
circa 1930: The town hall of the city of Ballarat in Victoria, South-Eastern Australia. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Gold Miners At Ballarat
Gold miners at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, circa 1855. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

AUSTRALIA: REBELLION, 1854. The Eureka Stockade at Ballarat gold fields in Victoria, Australia, where gold diggers rebelled in 1854 against government license fees and police actions

Ballarat, Australia
Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Horse puddler used during Australian gold rush
The first horse-powered rotary puddler in use at Pennyweight Flat, Ballarat, Victoria, during the Australian gold rush. Puddling involved breaking up clay soil containing gold

Barnardos Home Boys leaving Tilbury for Australia
Barnardos Home Boys aboard the tender Ballarat at the start of their emigration journey to Australia. Date: December 1922

The Gold Fields of Australia: Ballarat, 1865

Australia, Victoria, VIC, Ballarat, Art Gallery of Ballarat tower and Sturt Street

AUSTRALIA: BALLARAT, c1870. Craigs Hotel at Ballarat in the goldfields region of Victoria, Australia, c1870

AUSTRALIA: GOLD MINE, 1900. A gold mine at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, c1900

AUSTRALIA: GOLD MINE, 1867. Ballarat. Freehold Mine. Sluicing Off. Victoria, Australia. Lithograph by Julius Hamel, 1867

AUSTRALIA: GOLD MINE, 1867. Western Freehold Mine. Chinese Keeping Clear the Tail Race of Sluice. Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Lithograph by Julius Hamel, 1867

A tram with the word DEPOT written on it

Bunya Pine (Araucaria bidwillii) habit, listed on Register of Significant Trees, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Victoria, Australia, February

Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) habit, listed on Register of Significant Trees, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Victoria, Australia, February

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Ballarat, a city rich in history and charm, holds countless stories within its borders. From the iconic Wertheims Sewingmachine to the bustling Sturt Street, it has left an indelible mark on Victoria's landscape. In this enchanting engraving of Sturt Street, we catch a glimpse of Ballarat's past. The image transports us back to a time when horse-drawn carriages traversed these very streets, and the air was filled with anticipation for what lay ahead. Australia Ballarat stands proud as one of Victoria's most treasured destinations. Its picturesque landscapes captivate visitors from all corners of the globe. Gracefully nestled amidst rolling hills and shimmering lakes, this city offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Star of the East Gold Mine tells tales of prosperity that once flowed through Ballarat's veins. This captivating photograph captures miners hard at work during 1901—a testament to their unwavering determination in unearthing precious treasures hidden beneath Australian soil. Across continents lies an unexpected connection between Ballarat and California's Death Valley National Park—the sight of an old abandoned car near Ballarat Ghost Town serves as a reminder that even in desolate places, remnants of human existence can be found. Closer to home is the Ex-Prisoner of War Memorial—a poignant tribute honoring those who endured unimaginable hardships during times gone by. It stands as a symbol not only for their resilience but also for our collective duty never to forget their sacrifices. A bird's-eye view reveals just how expansive and diverse Ballarat truly is—its beauty stretching far beyond what meets the eye at ground level. This black-and-white photo allows us to appreciate every nook and cranny that makes up this vibrant cityscape. Lake Wendourie transforms into an ethereal wonderland during winter months—a monochromatic masterpiece against nature’s canvas.