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C1869
New Mechanics’ Institute at Ballarat, Victoria.
Early engraving of the Mechanics’ Institute, Ballarat made at the time of its completion. In early 1859 the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute was established and in September 28, 1860 the foundation stone of the back section of the Institute was laid. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
New Mechanics’ Institute at Ballarat, Victoria.
Date:
C1869
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
215mm
x 165mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1869
Description:
Early engraving of the Mechanics’ Institute, Ballarat made at the time of its completion.
In early 1859 the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute was established and in September 28, 1860 the foundation stone of the back section of the Institute was laid. Designed by the architect Charles Boykett, the cost of the building was to be around £3400. The lecture hall on the first floor was not finally completed until 1864. By 1868 the Institute was running out of space, so the Committee boldly decided to erect the existing, grand three-storey fronting Sturt Street. The design of architect J.H. Jones, of Ballarat, was chosen in mid 1868 and the front section was completed in July 1869 at an approximate cost of £6,000.
From the original edition of the Illustrated Sydney News.
Collections:
State Library New South Wales: F8/39-40
State Library Victoria: Library NSM Sydney
O.R.C. - Oswald Rose Campbell (1820 - 1887)
Campbell was an artist born in the Channel Islands, arrived in Melbourne in October 1852. He then moved to Sydney for brief period and returned to Melbourne in 1864. On Thomas Clark's retirement, Campbell applied again for appointment as drawing-master at the School of Design, claiming that for the past twelve years he had been drawing on wood, chiefly figures for the illustrated papers. He was appointed on 1 December 1876 at a salary of £250.
